Junior Convention Reminders

Hello Juniors! I hope you are getting excited for Junior Convention that is coming up fast. It is January 8, 9 and 10, in Stevens Point. This year the convention will be hosted by the Wood County Junior Association. We have several contests for you to compete in as usual and the JAC’s have been busy working to make the convention a success.

Dairy Jeopardy
We will be starting Jeopardy earlier this year in order to finish in time for the farm tours. We are excited for another full, competitive contest. Check the convention schedule for complete details.

Royalty Contest
There is still time to apply for the Royalty contest. One addition the JAC’s made to the contest this year is that every princess candidate must compete in the Senior Speaking contest at convention. Applications for Royalty are due December 1st. If you have any questions contact our current royalty and they will be happy to tell you about their year.

JAC
If you are interested in running for a JA for your district contact your current JA’s in your district or Ashley Yager in the Holstein Office if you would like to put your bio up for the member to read ahead of convention. Being a JAC is a great opportunity to learn more about our association and gain valuable experiences.

WHY Award
There is still time to nominate your county leaders that have been beneficial and helped your club. Applications are due December 1st to the WHA office. This is a way to honor a friend of your county, a junior advisor, or someone who has been of great help to your county with in the past year or years. Our junior association is made of great juniors who are backed by great advisors.

2012 Convention Hosts
We are still looking for a 2012 convention host. This is a great opportunity for a county, two counties, or a district to come together and take a more active role in our Junior Holstein Association.

Looking forward to seeing you all at convention. Have a great end of the year.

Laura Elliott
SE JAC Rep

Brey Family Set to Host State Picnic

The Brey family has their farm looking fantastic and ready to roll for tomorrow's big state picnic! The event starts at 11:00 tomorrow in Sturgeon Bay, with lunch served from noon to 1:30 and a panel discussion at 1:30 p.m.

These Registered Holstein breeders from across the country will share the management strategies that have allowed them to not only survive, but thrive, in our current economy while maintaining focus and pride in their Registered Holsteins.

• Jonathan Lamb - Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, New York
Jonathan has heavily merchandised his registered Holstein herd at Oakfield Corners Dairy in recent years. The current list of ET calves available from Oakfield Corners numbers more than 400. Jonathan is also a co-owner in his family’s 4,200-cow commercial dairy herd at Lamb Farms, Inc. and serves as a Holstein USA National Director.

• Steve & Cory Gillins - Canyon Breeze, Minersville, Utah
Father and son Steve and Cory Gillins own and operate their 500 cow farm at Canyon Breeze Holsteins and were recently named Premier Breeder at the 2010 Western National Spring Show. Canyon Breeze has its own flushing program and has had over a dozen sires make the active AI lineup in recent years.

• Lance Kamm – Nova Holsteins, New Richmond, Wisconsin
Lance Kamm is a partner in Nova Holsteins with his father, Thomas, and brother, Ryan. The farm is home to 120 cows and an extensive ET program. Nova is a partner in and developer of the extremely popular UFM-Dubs Eroy and her descendants.

Following the program socialization will continue at Cycle Farm with dinner, drinks and music. All are welcome!

There will be food and fun for all! For more details, visit the WHA website at www.wisholsteins.com!


We hope to see you in scenic Door County tomorrow!

Remembering Brian Krull

Brian J. Krull, age 44 of Lake Mills passed away on Thursday August 26, 2010 in an accident on his family farm. He was born on March 11, 1966 the son of Marvin and Mildred (Wagner) Krull of Lake Mills.

Brian graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1984, and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Farm & Industry Short Course. Brian fulfilled his lifelong dream of farming at Krull Farms where he worked first alongside his father and uncles, and later side by side with his wife Cindy and their children.

Brian married Cindy Strauss on November 16, 1991 at the Moravian Church in Lake Mills. Brian and Cindy have continued the legacy of the Krull Family Farm in Lake Mills. He had an amazing passion for agriculture, and thus he taught his children values that they could learn in no other way; he knew how it could sculpt a child into a young leader and teach them lifetime lessons. After his family, there was no love more important to Brian than farming. He treasured the planting season and seeing what the labors and tillage of the soil brought to the harvest season. Brian was eagerly awaiting a 2010 record yielding soybean and corn crop. He also loved the registered Holstein cow and the Holstein industry and the many friendships he cherished because of it.

Brian, Cindy and their children have worked hard to breed and develop outstanding Holstein and Jersey cow families and have taken it to a level Brian would have never dreamed possible. Brian was so humbled and appreciative of their successes and knew those successes came from the help and support of others. He reciprocated that support and was a mentor and supporter to many other farmers and youth on the local, state, and national levels.

Brian was a member of the Moravian Church in Lake Mills. He was active in various agricultural and community organizations; the State and National Holstein Association where he served as State President and a National Delegate, a National Dairy Shrine member, President of the Farm & Industry Short Course, a lifetime member of the Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and National FFA Alumni Associations, president of two bowling leagues, and president of the Aztalan-Milford Cemetery Association. Brian was a devoted husband, father, son and brother and he looked forward to camping weekends and vacations with his family and friends.

He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Cindy Krull of Lake Mills and children Cassy ( 17), Bryce (15) and Carley (12); his mother Mildred Krull of Lake Mills; his siblings: Susan (Richard) Schultz of Chilton, Robert Krull of Nashville, Marcia Krull of Lake Mills, Julie (Kevin) Larson of Viroqua, and Jayne Krull of Sugar Grove, IL; his father & mother-in-law Jim and Kathy Strauss, brother-in-laws Bruce (Tammy) Strauss and Scot (Christine) Strauss, all of Lake Mills; aunts, uncles, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Krull.

Funeral services will he held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Moravian Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Aztalan Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Moravian Church in Lake Mills and then again on Monday morning at the church from 9:00-10:45 a.m. with services at 11:00 a.m. Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home, Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Krull children's college fund.

For online condolences see www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com/

Brey Family to Host 2010 WHA Picnic

The Brey family of Cycle Farm in Sturgeon Bay will host the annual Wisconsin Holstein Picnic on Saturday September 11th, 2010. The “Picnic in the Peninsula” is sure to be an exciting day for everyone with a packed schedule of events all through the evening. The judging contest, open barn and kids’ games start at 11:00 a.m. up until the program at 1:30 p.m.

Respected Holstein breeders Jonathan Lamb, Steve and Corey Gillins and Lance Kamm will share their thoughts in a panel titled, The Bottom Line of Registered Holsteins Across America. Steak sandwiches, sweet corn and ice cream will be served for lunch and don’t forget to stick around for the evening! A live band, The Modern Day Drifters, will be entertaining everyone for a good time with more food and drinks throughout. Check out the Modern Day Drifters on Facebook for more info. Make it a weekend in the Door Peninsula and we all hope to see you there!

A Note from the Junior Activities Committee

Wow, this summer has gone by fast. I would first like to start off by congratulating all the Juniors who participated at this year’s Championship Show in Manitowoc. It is such an honor to be able to parade your farm’s best animals against the state’s elite animals. Also congratulations to the Juniors who topped the Judging and Classification Contest, and to all who were successful at Junior State Fair.

I would like to encourage every Junior to participate in the Embryo Share Program sponsored by Tom Kestell of Ever-Green-View Holsteins of Waldo, WI. This program is designed to help juniors start or continue to build their registered Holstein herd. Tom is offering genetics from some of the Holstein breed’s elite cow families. To see a list of donor dams available or to download an application, check out the WHA website here.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the State Picnic at the Brey’s family farm on September 11.

Lee Slattery

Champions Named at WI Junior State Fair

Day 2 of the Wisconsin Junior State Fair Holstein Show concluded on Friday, August 6 with the naming of Yearling, Junior, Senior and Grand Champions of the Show. Below are results of the yearling and cow classes, as well as the big winners of the show!

Yearling Champion went to Elizabeth Sarbacker of Verona with her Summer Yearling, Fischerdale SS Excuse. Reserve Yearling Champion was Siemers Goldwyn Goldie-ET, a Winter Yearling exhibited by Jordan Ebert of Algoma. Honorable Mention went to DeForest's Justin Langer and his Summer Yearling, Comb-Haven Luck La Rouge.

Junior Champion honors went to Elizabeth Sarbacker and Fischerdale SS Excuse, while Reserve Junior Champion honors went to Calf Champion, MS Duckett Durham Beauty-ET, exhibited by Calep DeWitt of Clinton.

Senior and Grand Champion went to Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ETS, a four year old cow exhibited by Crystal Siemers-Peterman of Cleveland. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion honors were awarded to Shawn Nehls and his senior three year old, Nehls-Valley Ike Annie-ET.

Summer Yearling - Group 1
1. Comb-Haven Luck La Rouge, Justin Langer, DeForest
2. Crave Tstry Jillian 5701840, Roseanne Crave, Waterloo

Summer Yearling - Group 2
1. Fischerdale SS Excuse, Elizabeth Sarbacker, Verona
2. Westphalia Laurin Rose Ave, Austin Moucha, Fond du Lac

Spring Yearling - Group 1
1. MS Blondin Dundee Bree, Chloe Vosters, Freedom
2. Siemers Lightning Hila-ETS, Deanna Zernicke, Bonduel

Spring Yearling - Group 2
1. Walk-Era Kite Dalayna, Kristen Broege, Janesville
2. Ar-Line Roy Sweetness, Jake Schmidt, Bangor

Winter Yearling - Group 1
1. Siemers Goldwyn Goldie-ET, Jordan Ebert, Algoma
2. Rotestown Lou Fushia, Tyler Endres, Lodi

Winter Yearling - Group 2
1. Greenlark G Jasper Lucerne, Monique Levash, Brillion
2. Homtosta Lexicon Ebony, Haley Vosters, Kaukauna

Fall Yearling - Group 1
1. Quad-R Logical Brooklyn, Tanya Smith, Monticello
2. Huibregtse Aspen Glory, Alex Huibregtse, Plymouth

Fall Yearling - Group 2
1. Hi-Lo-Valley Aspen Nikko, Amber Yager, Highland
2. Pfaffsway Aspen Breeze, Larissa Pfaff, Alma Center

Junior Two Year Old
1. Arethusa Mercedes Marcia-ET, Frank Behling, Fox Lake
2. Hartleys Toystory Magena, Hillary Hartley, Soldiers Grove

Senior Two Year Old
1. Kerry-K Goldwyn Precious-ET, Reed Holthaus, Bangor
2. Milgene Advn Jezabel-Red-ET, Brett Hildebrandt, Hustisford

Junior Three Year Old
1. Kranzdale Chelsea Marie, Cierra Ehrke-Essock, Fort Atkinson
2. Tuscobia MK Tribute Cancun, Ethan Dado, Amery

Senior Three Year Old
1. Nehls-Valley Ike Annie-ET, Shawn Nehls, Hustisford
2. Kizzys Lheros Josie-ET, Jared Buske, Brownsville

Four Year Old
1. Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ETS, Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Cleveland
2. Bohnview Skyfame Sprite-ET, Aaron Bohn, Watertown

Five Year Old
1. Woods-Line Durham Faith-ET, Cody Owen, Pulaski
2. Trent-Valley DD Bella, Justin Langer, DeForest

Aged Cow
1. Rochard-Jordan Snow-Red, Carley Krull, Lake Mills
2. Too-Keen Merchant Abigail, Danielle Brown, Dodgeville

Dry Cow
1. Diamondhead Buckeye Spirit, Shelbie Greidanus, Delevan

Junior County Herd
1. Dane County
2. Fond du Lac County

Senior County Herd
1. Dodge County
2. Jefferson County

Showmanship results from Saturday's contest will be posted soon. Congratulations to all exhibitors on a fantastic Junior Dairy Show in West Allis!

Wisconsin Junior State Fair is Underway

The first day of the Wisconsin Junior State Fair Holstein show is completed. Judge Steve White (Indiana), and his Associate Judge, Carla Stetzer (Wisconsin), watched over 250 calves parade through the ring this afternoon.

Picked as Calf Champion was Ms Duckett Durham Beauty-ET, exhibited by Calep DeWitt of Clinton. Reserve went to Siemers Goldwyn Suzy Q-ET, exhibited by Crystal Siemers-Peterman of Newton. Honorable Mention was Paige Nelson's winter Calf, Ms Nabholz Legndhlm Aqua-ET. Congratulations to these exhibitors.

Other winners of the day were:
Spring Calf:
1. Timlyn T Valiant Brenda, Ryan Smith, Monticello
2. Gen Ter-Raetion A Chablis, Paige Nelson, Ellsworth

Winter Calf, group 1:
1. Siemers Goldwyn Suzy Q-ET, Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Cleveland
2. Katrinas De Sahara Rae, Katrina Nunes, Chippewa Falls

Winter Calf, group 2:
1. Milksource Dundee Lovin, Kara Vosters, Freedom
2. Indianhead Golden Mist-ET, David Pintens, Dallas

Winter Calf, group 3:
1. Ms Nabholtz Lgndhlm Aqua-ET, Paige Nelson, Ellsworth
2. Milksource Laurin Dakota, Haley Vosters, Kaukauna

Fall Calf, group 1:
1. Siemers Laramie Sunnie-ET, Jordan Siemers, Newton
2. Mt Elgin Just Iching, Austin Schmidt, Cascade

Fall Calf, group 2:
1. Ms Duckett Durham Beauty-ET, Calep Dewitt, Clinton
2. Ryan-Vu Sanz Extacy-ET, Brad Warmka, Fox Lake

Fall Calf, group 3:
1. Ridge-Place Tstory Skittle, Jackie Meyer, Unity
2. Pfaffsway Aspen Titanium, Larissa Pfaff, Alma Center


Friday's show starts bright and early at 8:00 a.m. with all yearling classes. Holstein cows will show starting about 2:30 p.m. with selection of Supreme Champion following all the breed shows.