Explore MNHolstein

January 23, 2018

Person of the Year Nominations

Do you know of someone who has demonstrated exemplary actions for the Minnesota Holstein Association? Does someone come to mind that shares their passion and encourages others to be involved in the Minnesota Holstein Association? If so, please take a few minutes to fill out a Person of the Year Nomination Application. Click here for the…

Read More

January 22, 2018

Congratulations to 40- and 50-Year Members of Holstein USA

Earlier this month, Holstein Association USA shared their list of 40-and 50-year members. Four members from Minnesota and one member from South Dakota are celebrating their 50th year of membership with Holstein Association USA. Seven members from Minnesota are celebrating their 40th year of membership. The members celebrating these milestone anniversaries are listed below. We…

Read More

January 19, 2018

Congratulations to High-Ranking BAA% Herds from Minnesota and South Dakota

Earlier this week, Holstein Association USA released the lists of the top Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) herds for 2017 classifications. A number of herds from Minnesota and South Dakota ranked in the list of Overall Top 200 BAA Herds for 2017. The top herd from Minnesota was Esperanza Cattle Co. with a rank of…

Read More

January 5, 2018

2018 Minnesota Junior Holstein Moos-Convention Update

The 2018 MJHA All-Breeds convention is right around the corner! It will be held on March 23-25, 2018 in Mankato, Minn. Members ages 9-21 will share in activities mixers, workshops, and speakers. In addition there will be contests such as dairy quiz bowl, dairy jeopardy, a public speaking contest, photo contest and a display board…

Read More

December 21, 2017

Minnesota Holstein Association Names New Business Manager and Marketing Manager

We are excited to announce that we have hired Amanda Bedtke as our Business Manager and Chelsey Asche as our Marketing Manager. As the Business Manager, Amanda will be the main contact person for the organization. She will manage the organization’s finances, manage membership, and coordinate events. Amanda brings 10+ years of business experience in…

Read More

November 22, 2017

2017 Minnesota Fall Harvest Sale

It was a beautiful fall day in Minnesota for the 2017 Minnesota Fall Harvest Sale, buyers and bidders from all over the state filled the bleachers at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Minn. The sale was held on Saturday, November 18, 2017. At the sale 71 lots were auctioned off and included one half…

Read More

November 21, 2017

Pedigree Analysis of 2017 National Holstein Show Winners Now Online

BRATTLEBORO, Vt., November 21, 2017 –  Holstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades at the highest levels of competition.  The Pedigree Analysis is updated each fall, following the last National Holstein Show of the year. Included…

Read More

November 17, 2017

MN Fall Harvest Update

MN Fall Harvest Sale November 18, 2017 11:00 AM McLeod County Fairgrounds Click here for Update Sheets Click here for Added Lots Click here for Sale Order  

Read More

November 15, 2017

Raffle Calves- 2017

The 2017 Raffle Calves: Sonnek Doorman Matilda – Lot1 Dam: Sonnek Damion Charlie EX-94-3E (Pictured Above) 8-07 2X 365D 32110 3.7 1185 3.2 1039 Al-Shar Sid Alice-ET – Lot2 Dam: Stockhaven Gold Alice EX-93-2E (Pictured Above) 6-07 2X 365D 30550 3.6 1111 3.2 975 Zahbulls Legend Escapade – Lot3 3rd Dam: Blue Horizon Plan Edith-ET VG-85 (Pictured…

Read More

October 11, 2017

September list for Minnesota Leader Recognition for Premier TriStar Cows

The following is the September list for Minnesota Leader Recognition for Premier TriStar Cows Congratulations to Kerwin & Kevin Siewert on Hyde-Park Jacey 4542 who placed first overall in Milk in Minnesota and 5th Nationally as a Senior two-year-old. Her lactation was 2-10 3X 365 day 52,700lbs of milk with a 3.8% fat 2007lbs and 3.4…

Read More