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August 2, 2016

Holstein Association USA Distinguished Junior Member Contest Now Open to All Youth

Brattleboro, Vt. (August 1, 2016)…Holstein Association USA has updated the eligibility rules for the Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) award, removing the cap on the number of youth who may apply from any state. These changes will take effect for the 2017 competition.  The 2017 DJM application & forms are now available on the Holstein Association…

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District VI Show

July 26, 2016

District VI Show

  The District VI Show took place in Cannon Falls July, 2. Judge Karen Anderson placed 23 heifers and 6 cows for a total of 29 head. Judge Anderson selected the first and second place summer yearlings for junior and reserve junior champion. Apple Acres Abso Maisie-Red exhibited by Apple Acres and Saintville Josup Phlene exhibited…

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District VII Show

July 18, 2016

District VII Show

The District VII Show took place at the Kanabec County Fairgrounds July, 16. Judge Scott Ellinghuysen placed 36 heifers 21 cows fora  total of 57 head. Judge Ellinghuysen selected Sonnek Atwod Kathleen-ET as the Junior Champion exhibited by Carter Herbst. Reserve junior champion honors went to Ju-Lar Dempsey Indepence exhibited by Ethan Lindahl. The intermediate…

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July 12, 2016

Meet the newest U.S. Holstein field rep for Minnesota and South Dakota!

My name is Alan Graves. I grew up on a registered Holstein farm in Iowa. I attended Iowa State University, were I majored in Dairy Science. I have been employed with Holstein USA since 2014 where I was covering northern California. I was relocated in November 2015, back to Iowa. I now cover western Iowa, South Dakota and…

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July 6, 2016

Entries Open for 50th World Dairy Expo® Cattle Show

MADISON, WIS. – Dairy Cattle Show entries are now open for those wishing to exhibit at the 50th World Dairy Expo. Entry forms are available online through the Dairy Cattle Entry system or for print on the Expo website. Entries are due Aug. 31, 2016. Late online entries will be accepted until Sept. 11 and…

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July 6, 2016

Distinguished Junior Member Finalists Recognized at 2016 National Holstein Convention

Brattleboro, Vt. (July 5, 2016)…Holstein Association USA announced six finalists in the 2016 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition, held June 27 through July 1 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., during the National Holstein Convention. The Distinguished Junior Member recognition is the highest honor a Holstein Association USA Junior member can receive. The finalists receive annual renewed…

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July 6, 2016

Outstanding Breeders and Leaders Recognized with Top Awards at 2016 National Holstein Convention

Brattleboro, Vt. (July 5, 2016)…Holstein Association USA was pleased to honor several Registered Holstein®breeders and stand-out leaders in the industry with their coveted Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder and Distinguished Leadership Awards. They unveiled these recipients at their annual National Holstein Convention Awards Banquet on July 1 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Distinguished Young Holstein…

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July 6, 2016

Holstein Youth Compete at 2016 National Junior Holstein Convention

Brattleboro, Vt. (July 6, 2016)…The 2016 National Holstein Convention was held June 27 through July 1 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Over 400 Holstein Junior members competed in contests and participated in various other activities. Contests are designed to showcase talents and develop skills that will be useful for these young Holstein breeders’ future endeavors. Prepared…

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Beranek Brothers Field Day

July 5, 2016

Beranek Brothers Field Day

the Minnesota Holstein Association Field Day Saturday, July 23. The Beraneks invite everyone to view the brand new set-up they moved their dairy herd to just seven months ago. The entire operation will be open to walk through and family members and contractors will be on hand to answer questions. The Nicollet County Pork Producers…

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Minnesota State Holstein Show 2016

June 24, 2016

Minnesota State Holstein Show 2016

The 2016 Minnesota State Show was held at the Olmstead County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Minn. on Friday, June 24, 2016. Michael Heath was the official judge for the show and placed 94 heifers and 84 cows for a total of 178 head. Junior Champion was awarded to the first place spring yearling, Strans-Jen D Twist…

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