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What’s Inside... • Friends share over 20 years of World Dairy Expo trips ................................... Pages 11-12 • Wolf’s seminar stresses importance of public perceptions ............................................Page 17 • Hansons showcase robotic systems during virtual tour ................................. Pages 22-23 • Badger Dairy Club helps make World Dairy Expo a success ............................ Pages 26-27 SECOND SECTION • Mohr is first woman to receive NDS Guest of Honor award ....................................... Page 5 • Learning about cover crops ............ Page 11
World Dairy Expo builds on last year’s 50th anniversary event New restaurant, Friday evening dance among new attractions By Ruth Klossner Staff Writer
MADISON, Wis. – The 2017 version of World Dairy Expo will build on the successes of last year’s 50th anniversary celebration, but with a few added twists. “An exciting new attraction for this year is the addition of a pubstyle restaurant on-site ,” said Kristin Olson, WDE Media Relations Manager, said. “The Tanbark will open daily at 11 a.m. on the east end of Estrumate Pavilion. It will serve as a meeting place for attendees and exhibitors to conduct business, socialize and watch show coverage.” The Tanbark will feature a specialized menu, including hot soups and sandwiches, a farm-to-table salad bar and full bar, and will offer ExpoTV, so visitors can keep up on the Dairy Cattle Show and other activities. ExpoTV will launch a fourth channel this year, titled Expo360. While channels 1-3 will continue to cover all angles of the show ring, Expo360 will feature the Trade Show, Innovation Unveiled products and two feature news programs daily. “It’s another dimension for those who aren’t able to attend, as well as those at the show,” Olson said. “Anyone with Internet access on mobile or desktop devices can view ExpoTV coverage. There will also be TV screens located throughout the grounds.” Also blending the old with the new, the WDE Welcome Reception Turn to HIGHLIGHTS | Page 3
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ConƟnued from HIGHLIGHTS | Page 1 will be held in the Alliant Energy Center’s Exhibition Hall. The 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening reception is free and open to all Expo attendees and stakeholders, from all walks of life. It will be a smaller version of last year’s 50th anniversary reception, with appetizers and refreshments. It will also be an opportunity to meet World Dairy Expo Recognition Award winners, prior to the Dinner with the Stars banquet at 7 p.m. “We’re always looking to improve and enhance attendees’ experience by having information booths and touch screen kiosks around the grounds,” Olson said. “The information booths will have daily schedules, the Expo Daily Edition newspapers, Ofcial Programs and answers to the questions people may have. The kiosks will help people nd exhibitors and animals.” The information booths will be located in the lobby of the Coliseum, New Holland Pavilion 1 and Exhibition Hall, as well as on Fairgrounds Drive. After being popular last year, text results will again be available. Cell phone users can opt in to have real-time dairy cattle show results – rst place winners of each class and champions – sent to their cell phones via text. Users can choose a specic breed or have results for all-breed shows. To use the service, text “WDERESULTS” to 727-4-WDEXPO (727-493-3976). Dairy Girl Network will again partner with WDE to provide a family lounge on the second oor of the Exhibition Hall. The lounge is a relaxing place for families with small children to rest and recharge. It will have chairs, a changing area and more. “The lounge was well received last year, and we’re excited that Dairy Girl Network is sponsoring again In 2017,” Olson said. An early tradition of WDE that was re-introduced in 2016 is being brought back Friday evening. Square dancing competitions used to be held on the Coliseum oor. While the modern-day event may not be a competitive contest, WDE will host a band and social gathering in the Tanbark. Everyone is welcome to the free event, which will feature live music and refreshments from 8-11 p.m. Expo 2016 attracted 74,572 visitors from 102 countries. As she looks forward to Expo 2017, Olson said more than 850 participating companies from 30 countries will take part in the Trade Show, in addition to the 2,500 head of cattle from throughout North America competing on the colored shavings.
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Admission includes free parking: Age: 12 and over; Daily, $12; Season, $35 Locations: (AR) = Arena Buildingg (C) = Coliseum; (EH) = Exhibition Hall; (SP) = Estrumate Sale Pavilion; (P1) = New Holland Pavilion 1 Daily: y Tuesday, y Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, y Saturday y 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Commercial Exhibits Open p 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Expo Seminars (EH) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Expo Bistro Open (EH) Noon and 2 p.m.: Virtual Farm Tours (EH) Monday, y October 2 8 a.m.: National 4-H, National Intercollegiate g & International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contests (C) 7:30 p p.m.: National 4-H Judging g Contest Awards Banquet q (EH) 8p p.m.: National Intercollegiate g and International Post-Secondary y Dairy Cattle Judging Banquet (EH) Tuesday, y October 3 7:15 a.m.: International Junior Holstein Show (C) 7:30 a.m.: International Ayrshire Show (C) 8 a.m.: FFA Judging g g Events (SP & Sheraton Madison Hotel) 1p p.m.: Expo p Seminar (EH) 2p p.m.: Virtual Farm Tour (EH) 3p p.m.: International Jersey Show heifers (C) 3p p.m.: International Milking Shorthorn Show - heifers (C) Wednesday, y October 4 7:30 a.m.: International Jersey Show cows and groups (C) 10 a.m.: Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR) 11 a.m.: World Forage g Analysis y Superbowl Awards Luncheon (EH) 11 a.m.: Expo p Seminar (EH) Noon: Virtual Farm Tour (EH) 12:30 p p.m.: International Milking Shorthorn Show - cows (C) 1 p.m.: Expo Seminar (EH) 1:30 p.m.: Dairy Forage Seminar Stage (AR) 2p p.m.: International Brown Swiss Show - heifers (C) 2p p.m.: Virtual Farm Tour (EH) 4 p.m.: Top of the World Jersey Sale (SP)
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How many years have you attended World Dairy Expo? The rst time we went was in 1990. We have not gone every year since then, but most years we try to make the trip. Going to WDE opened the door for Charlie to go to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course. He was able to visit the campus a few times to see what was offered. How many days do you go to WDE? Describe your itinerary and traditions. We usually go for one day. It is usually Saturday because that’s when we can get help for chores lined up and our kids aren’t in school. We leave by 6 a.m., and return by 11 p.m. When we get there, we go through all the inside exhibits and then check out the equipment and other exhibits. We try to catch a little bit of the show before it ends. During the day, we always have to get a grilled cheese sandwich. What are the biggest attractions for you at WDE? Commercial exhibits are the biggest attraction. We are updating or planning something on the farm, so we usually see something that catches our eye or look for a particular item. In the past, we have found a vertical lift front for our parlor, a stall groomer and a predator bird call to lessen the bird impact in our barn. These have all been good investments.
What are you most looking forward to seeing or doing at this year’s WDE? We like seeing all our friends. For Charlie, it is like a college reunion every year. What information do you hope to acquire to improve your dairy? This year, we want to be sure to check the automatic calf feeders. We are looking at them as a possibility to add to our
farm. In the past, we were able to nd our milk bar for our calves’ group feeding. Expo is where we get our calf bottle nipples every year, too. What is your favorite memory from WDE? We were invited to a hospitality room, which was fun. We won a booth’s grand prize: a box of supplies worth $500.
Tell us about your farm. We milk twice a day and raise our own replacements. We have high school boys and nephews who ll in. We raise sweet corn, peas, corn and alfalfa. We have been experimenting with cover crops for six years.
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MADISON, Wis. – From dairy and beef farming, to president of his county’s Holstein association, to presiding at the helm of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Ben Brancel has been involved in just about every aspect of the agriculture industry. Brancel, who served as DATCP secretary under two governors in nonconsecutive administrations until his retirement on Aug. 13, has been selected as World Dairy Expo’s Industry Person of the Year for 2017. Upon being notied earlier this year that he was chosen for such an honor, Brancel was shocked and dumbfounded. “So many people have put in extraordinary efforts for agriculture, and specically dairy, that I was shocked to even be considered for this huge honor,” Brancel said. “It takes a lot to care for a dairy cow, develop and transport a quality product, ensure that the environment can provide water and feed, and create an infrastructure that helps bring Ben Brancel access to dairy products where there hasn’t been before.” DATCP Secretary Brancel, who farms with his wife, Gail, near Endeavor, Wis., in Marquette County, served in many farm organizations and the Wisconsin state legislature before being picked by former Governor Tommy Thompson to preside over DATCP in 1997, and again by Governor Scott Walker in 2011. Between terms as DATCP secretary, he also directed the Wisconsin Farm Service Agency after his appointment to the post by President George W. Bush’s administration in 2001. “I was president of my county’s Holstein association, held roles on the board of directors for cooperatives, such as Wisconsin Dairies’ Young Farmer Association and Kilbourn Cooperative, which is now part of Allied Cooperative,” Brancel said. “I did some committee work for East Central Breeders, and have been a Wisconsin Farm Bureau member for over 40 years.” As DATCP secretary, Brancel was responsible for managing the agency and its seven divisions: agricultural resource management, animal health, food
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Long-standing tradition Friends share over 20 years of World Dairy Expo trips By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
BROWNTOWN, Wis. – The forum, the milk buds, commercial exhibits in tents, old barns and the days before the Alliant Energy Center was the Alliant Energy Center – Rob Radzwilowicz and Paul Dahle remember it all. The two friends have been attending World Dairy Expo (WDE) for years. In fact, the 2017 edition will mark the 21st year of attendance for Rob and the 32nd for Paul. Over the years, they’ve included Rob’s sons, Travis, 21, Shane, 17, and Wyatt, 12, in the tradition. “I’d heard about it, and I decided I wanted to see what it was all about,” said Rob of his rst trip to WDE. “I enjoyed it so much that I decided I wanted to go back each year.” The pair spends two days at WDE each year. They drive the hour to Madison, coming home in the evening for chores and returning the next day. Even with the drive, they stay loyal to their tradition. “A lot of things have changed in the past 32 years,” Paul said. “The genetics of the cattle, the feed, the equipment, all the innovations of the dairy industry; it’s all changed so much.” Rob agreed. “There is so much stuff out there,”
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The Radzwilowicz family – (from le�) Shane, Travis, Wya� and Rob – and friend, Paul Dalhe (right), make the hour-long trip to Madison, Wis., each year to take in all the dairy industry has to offer at World Dairy Expo. he said. “No two years are the same. It’s all different.” Rob enjoys watching the Jersey and Brown Swiss shows the best. “I love the pageantry of the Brown Swiss show with the cow bells and the yodelers,” Rob said. Travis, who attended his rst Expo in a stroller, echoed his father’s sentiments. “I really like seeing all the genetics,
especially the registered Jersey bloodlines that are exhibited,” said Travis, who works as a technician for Select Sires, Inc. “I like seeing all the technology, too. The parlors and all the new equipment.” For Shane, the trip holds special signicance. “It’s a birthday trip for me,” he said. “I love seeing the Jersey cattle.” Wyatt concurred with everyone’s
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There are no plans in the near future to abandon their yearly trek to Madison. “It’s something we look forward to every year,� Rob said. “We’re already getting excited and thinking about it.� While they enjoy everything offered by both the cattle exhibitors and commercial exhibitors at WDE, the Radzwilowicz family have a different take on the dairy industry. Rob and his sons milk 225 head of dairy goats on their Browntown, Wis., farm, just north of the Wisconsin-Illinois state line. His sons enjoy raising registered Jersey heifers, a throwback to when the family milked a herd of Jersey cows. “I always tell people we downsized,� Rob said, referring to the smaller stature of his dairy goats. Although they have traditional roots in the dairy industry, having milked Jerseys in Walworth County, the Radzwilowicz family began their Varostaw dairy
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MARION, Wis. – Lynn Harbaugh of Marion, Wis., said nothing beats the feeling of putting on a tuxedo and stepping onto the colored shavings on the oor of the coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center the rst week in October. He should know the feeling well. On Oct. 5, he will be doing exactly that for the sixth time when he will be in charge of placing the International Junior Holstein Show at the World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis. The rst time Harbaugh traded white pants for black was 10 years ago, judging the Grand International Red and White Show, a memory he won’t soon forget. “Every time judging Madison is unreal,” Harbaugh said. “But that rst time, it’s even more special.” Since then, he has placed the International Guernsey Show in 2010 and 2015; the International Ayrshire Show in 2012; and the International Milking Shorthorn Show in 2013. For Harbaugh, judging is not a recently found passion. He grew up in the 4-H dairy judging program in Vernon County and was a member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Farm and Industry #47976 1991 JD 4960, #47956 2002 JD 2210 #47951 2012 NH 8080 #43005 1997 VERMEER Short Course judging team. MFWD, PS, 1000 PTO, F.C., 37 FT, ACCUWINDROWER, 16’ 605K RD. BALER, His professional judging career began at the age 10432 HRS DEPTH, COIL HARROW PLATFORM, DLX CAB, 540 PTO, TWINE of 20, judging the Big Four Fair in Postville, Iowa. DYS $14,500 DYS $50,000 370 HRS - DYS $89,000 WAU $8,000 He has placed shows throughout the United States, 2 YEARS INTEREST FREE as well as judging the Canadian National 4-H Show at the Royal Winter Fair and the Mexican National Holstein Show. Over the years, Harbaugh has many memories he has collected from his judging experiences. Ranking near the top of the list was one that nearly moved him to tears while judging the Premier National Junior Holstein Show in Harrisburg, Pa., last fall. 46114 2012 JD 2520 45888 2009 MF 8670, 46333 1991 JD 8760, 47215 2005 JD 7420 A young girl brought her March calf into the ring for her rst-ever premier junior show. What W/ 72” MID MFWD W/SUSP. BLADE NOT INCLUDED, MFWD W/LOADER made it special to not only Harbaugh, but everyone in MOWER, 730 HRS 3386 HRS. 6862 HRS. 10,500 HRS. attendance, was that over two years before, this girl ROW $12,500 DYS $92,500 CLE $39,000 WAU $48,000 nearly died from injuries suffered in a terrible house re. “Watching her in the ring gave me goosebumps,” Harbaugh said. “Thinking about it, and all she had been through still does.” Harbaugh works as an area sales representative with NorthStar Select Sires in north-central Wisconsin. Before taking the position, he was a coowner in Wilstar Holsteins near Poy Sippi, Wis., for 45688 1984 JD 7200, seven years culminating in the herd’s 2009 dispersal. 47703 2014 JD 6105 M #43372 1983 JD 4450, 46566 2010 JD 637M Prior to that, Harbaugh held sales positions within 6 R30”, VAC, DISK, 26’, 9” W/310 LDR, 2WD, 2WD, PS, 540/1000 Sire Power and Select Sire Power, as well as working LIQ FERT SPACING AIR SEAT, 6850 HRS PTO, 9585 HRS as a dairy cattle tter. DEC $52,500 ROW $24,000 MON $49,500 WAU $30,000 Turn to HARBAUGH | Page 15
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ConƟnued from HARBAUGH | Page 14 Today, in addition to his career and judging activities, Harbaugh owns and operates Bella-View Holsteins with his wife, Sara, and children Jacob, 12, Logan, 10, and Madison, 6. On their farm near Marion, Wis., the Harbaughs focus on heifers with special pedigrees, with an average of 20-25 head on the farm at all times, including some Jersey and Guernsey heifers that his children have become interested in working with as well. In addition to spending time together showing cattle, the Harbaughs enjoy attending their children’s athletic events. Special families and animals the Harbaughs are working with include descendants of industry super-stars such as Blackrose, Ashlyn, Apple and Kandie. Harbaugh has experienced his own showring success as an exhibitor and breeder. He was the co-owner of the 2000 grand champion and the co-breeder of the 2011 reserve grand champion of the Red and White Show at the World Dairy Expo. Harbaugh also bred the junior champion at the 2011 Mid-East Fall National Show. In 2013, the Harbaughs received an allAmerican nomination for their junior best three females. “Breeding an animal that someone else can go on and be successful with is pretty rewarding,” Harbaugh said. Harbaugh is also wellknown in the industry for his part in the Quest For Success sale series. Three quest sales
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Growing scrutiny alters farming practices Wolf’s seminar stresses importance of public perception By Jennifer Coyne jenn@dairystar.com
As of lately, it seems the dairy industry is overwhelmed with onfarm management policies inuenced by public scrutiny of production agriculture, and Dr. Christopher Wolf sees this trend mounting in the years ahead. For a better understanding of the impact public perception has on the dairy industry, Wolf will present, Dr. Christopher “Consumer and Wolf Public Perceptions Michigan State of the U.S. Universtiy Dairy Industry: Implications for Practices, Policy and Market Demand,” during a World Dairy Expo seminar Friday, Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. The seminar will be held in the Mendota 2 room of the Exhibition Hall. “Farmers invest a lot into facilities and the care of their animals, and it would be nancially catastrophic if they couldn’t use those practices because of public perception … this idea is only growing, and not going away,” Wolf said. Wolf is a professor of agricultural, food and resource economics at
Michigan State University with more than 20 years of experience teaching and researching topics related to farm management. Most recently, Wolf has focused on agricultural policy as it affects the dairy industry. “I’ve spent 10 years, now, looking at different aspects of farming today as it relates to sustainability – nancially, environmentally and socially,” Wolf said. Through research with consumers, Wolf has evaluated on-farm management practices and what the public thinks of them, and how those thoughts ultimately affect demand for dairy products in various retail outlets. Many of the management protocols evaluated surrounded the FARM mandated practices and alternative welfare programs. “Some of the recurring conversations have been about tail docking, dehorning, three-party verication…” Wolf said. “In greater terms, the study reviewed animal welfare and marketing terms, like local and natural.” For instance, Wolf mentioned his work with rBST in Michigan. “rBST is a perfect example of how marketing changes how things happen,” said Wolf, referring to the phase out of the synthetic growth hormone in Michigan in 2008. During the seminar, Wolf will further explain the study and how farmers can re-evaluate their farm management practices based on this research data. Wolf will also delve into the economic impact the dairy industry
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GOODRIDGE, Minn. – With each passing year, onfarm technology has become of growing interest for dairy farmers – from automated alley scrapers to robotic milking systems – and the Hanson family has been eager to incorporate the latest advancements onto their farm. “Leave it to the farmers to get innovative,” Mike Hanson said. “They’re always thinking; there’s always someone pushing the
envelope.” Mike and his wife, Linda, milk 106 Ayrshires and Holsteins near Goodridge, Minn., in Pennington County with their three sons – David and his wife, Ashley, Matthew and Steven. They also run 3,000 acres of cropland. On Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m., the Hansons will host a World Dairy Expo virtual farm tour in Mendota 1 of the Exhibition Hall, highlighting the latest onfarm technologies that have
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The Hanson family – (from leŌ) Mike, Linda, MaƩhew and Steven – are hosƟng a virtual farm tour Wednesday, Oct. 4 at World Dairy Expo. The Hansons recently built a freestall barn equipped with two milking robots and an automated feed system. Not pictured is David Hanson and his wife, Ashley.
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In the fall of 2016, the Hansons began milking with two Lely robots and feeding with a Lely Vector – one of the rst automated mixing and feeding systems in the United States. Located at the end of the 116- by 276-foot, crossventilated freestall barn is an enclosed area, aptly named the kitchen. Throughout the day and night, a robotic claw picks up the appropriate amount of forage and places it in the top of the mixing and feeding robot. At the same time, corn and protein are added to the ration traveling through a pipe system from outside bins. Once the ration is properly mixed, the robot travels along a path down the feed alley, guided by metal strips and ultrasound technology, and provides feed to the milking and dry herds. A laser is used to detect how much feed to distribute and where. Currently, the Hansons are feeding their herd 15 times in 24 hours, with every third ration mixed for the dry cows. Also, every 45 minutes, the robot returns to the feed alley and pushes up feed. The frequent feedings result in feed that is always fresh. Cows clean the bunks and the Hansons have not dealt with taking away refusals. “I never have to take feed away or push it up again,” Mike said. “This is a no brainer.” The idea of updating the dairy was rst thought of in 1994 when Mike and Linda were milking 32 Ayrshires in a 40-stall tiestall barn and feeding a dry hay and corn ration. “In the early ‘90s, we had blueprints for a new barn,” Mike said. “But I’m a perfectionist, which also means I’m a procrastinator. I was always looking at blueprints and changing them.” As the years went on, the Hansons’ sons expressed interest in being involved on the family dairy for the long haul and the plans started to solidify – more land and cattle were purchased. However, growing the herd and milking in the same facility was only a short-term solution. With competition from area industries for employees, Mike and Linda knew they did not want
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to build a parlor and worry about nding reliable labor. Instead, they opted for automation. After more than a year of touring farms and researching different facilities across North America, in January 2015, the Hansons began planning the construction on their barn, and began milking with robots on Sept. 23, 2016. Within a day, the feeding system was operable, as well. Although the Hansons experienced some setback as their herd adjusted to the automation, they have been satised with the results as they approach the one-year anniversary. “Cows were waiting in line to be milked, and then the Vector would go by with feed and the cows would head to the feed bunk,” said Mike, recalling the initial days with robots. Linda agreed. “We’ve been pleased to see cows that entered the facility milking, went through a dry period, and have now freshened again and are performing much better this time around,” she said. While the Hansons continually learn and adjust to their new set-up, they have one larger goal in mind. “We’ll look back and this will be great,” Linda said. “This is about the boys and their future – that’s why we built this.” Through their experience, the Hansons hope their participation in a virtual farm tour will provide other farmers with insight of the rewards and challenges of making such an investment.
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Dairy judging has been woven into the fabric of Chad Ryan’s life since his rst year eligible in 4-H. It is a core part of who he is. This year, Ryan will take part in one of his biggest dairy judging appearances to date – acting as lead judge for the International Red and White Show at World Dairy Expo. “I was very honored and humbled to be selected by my peers to do something like this. It’s a dream. I’m excited,” said Ryan, who lives near Fond du Lac, Wis., with his wife, Amy, and their two sons, Dylan, 9, and Cameron, 8. This is not the rst time Ryan has stood in center ring on the colored shavings. In 2015, he served as lead judge for the International Junior Holstein Show and in 2012 as the associate judge for the International Ayrshire Show. His interest in the skill started his
rst year in 4-H, which is also around the same time his parents started investing in registered genetics to develop their herd. Throughout his 4-H career, Ryan honed his dairy judging abilities and went on to judge during college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course. After graduation, he began judging at a local level. “It just blossomed from there,” Ryan said of the number of shows he has been in charge of placing. Along with making a dream come true, his dairy judging skills have helped Ryan in his day-to-day jobs. Ryan works at cattle sales as a ringman for sales throughout the Midwest. He also enjoys showing, exhibiting his family’s cattle and managing a large string that visits many prominent shows in the area. The majority of his time is spent farming with his mom and dad, Mark and
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During his showing career, Ryan has bred 14 all-American and 11 junior all-American nominees. He also was part owner of the 2000 grand champion of the International Red and White Show at World Dairy Expo and bred the 2014 all-American junior 2-year-old. “It was a dream for me to breed an allAmerican,” he said. Ryan has also put his skills to use helping youth in his county as the 4-H dairy judging coach for 13 years. “That experience was a lot of fun. A few kids that went through the program are doing a lot of judging at county fairs and other shows at the local level. I am proud of them for that,” he said. In October, Ryan once again get to decide the placings on show day at one of the largest dairy shows. “I love balance,” Ryan said about what he is looking for during judging. “That is the most important for me. It’s doesn’t
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MADISON, Wis. – The saying, “Many hands make light work,” applies to what goes on behind the scenes to make the World Dairy Expo (WDE) the top-quality dairy industry showcase event it is. Each year, those hands belong to student members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Badger Dairy Club (BDC). The BDC’s working relationship with WDE dates back nearly 45 years. In the early years, the club members provided nightline services for exhibitors. As the show has grown and changed, so has the role that club members have played. In recent years, the student workers log as many as 5,000 hours each year, put in by approximately 50 to 60 student workers. BDC organizes its workers into committees each headed by chair people. Committees include grounds, show ring, milkhouse, storage and signage, cheese
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Quest for growth led Van Bedafs to Canada, then North Dakota
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CARRINGTON, N.D. – The West called to Corne and Conny Van Bedaf, twice. In 2001, they sold their 50-cow dairy in The Netherlands and ventured across the Atlantic to Alberta, Canada. Seven years later, the Dutch immigrants pulled up stakes again and settled in North Dakota, where they now operate a 1,500-cow dairy. The Van Bedafs will host a virtual tour of their farm on Friday, Oct. 6 at the World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis. The presentation starts at noon in Mendota Room 1 of the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall. The Van Bedafs wanted to enlarge their business to support their sons, Piet, 26, and Dries, 24. Corne and Conny also have a daughter, Maartje, who plans to become a nurse. When their sons began showing an interest in dairying, the Van Bedafs decided to aim for more cows and more land so the farm could support three or more families. With dairying being a full-time job, the move would let the family hire labor and have time away from the dairy.
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The Van Bedafs – (front, from leŌ) Maartje, Conny, Corne and Piet’s ancée, Taryn; (back, from leŌ) Maartje’s ancé, Tasey, Dries and Piet – milk 1,500 cows and crop farm 1,000 acres near Carrington, N.D. The family is originally from The Netherlands but moved to the United States to milk more cows.
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amount of milk quota needed would have been costly. So, they looked elsewhere and decided on the Peace Garden State. Van Bedaf Dairy, LLP., is in Foster County in east-central North Dakota, with Carrington, population 2,000, the nearest commercial center. The dairy, with 18 employees, freestall barns and a double-24, rapid-exit milking parlor, sits on 1,000 acres. Corn for silage is the farm’s only crop, with alfalfa for haylage and dry hay purchased from a nearby grain farm. The dairy’s total mixed ration (TMR) also includes a variety of other ingredients. Some are commonplace, while others are exotic. They include canola meal, spent distiller’s grain, beet pulp, wheat middlings and pasta waste. The Holsteins are doing well on their nonconformist ration. Conny said the rolling herd average is higher than 29,000 pounds on threetime-a-day milking, with the fat test at 3.65 percent and the protein at 3.05 percent. North Dakota’s climate plays a role in the milk production. The barn’s curtain sidewalls are closed during part of the winter, so the temperature inside never falls below freezing. “Cows are better built to be cold than hot. We never see a drop in milk production in the summer, because we never really get very hot,” Conny said. North Dakota’s business climate is good for dairying, Conny said. The state’s dairy coalition assisted the Van Bedafs in nding land and becoming established. “North Dakota is looking to get more livestock into the state,” she said. Two semi tankers of milk leave the farm each day and are marketed through Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI) before going to Cass Clay Creamery, Fargo, N.D. Genomic testing is in use at the Van Bedaf farm. In 2009, the farm had heifers and springers purchased, so nothing was known of their pedigrees. Now, replacements are genomic tested, and the top animals are bred articially using sexed semen.
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EDEN, Wis. – When it comes to dairy farming, Kurt and Sarah Loehr bring enthusiasm, passion and drive to their dairy farm near Eden, Wis. Although the Loehrs want to develop good cow families for their own herd, they are also focused on developing animals that can be successful for others. Through their breeding program and a partnership, the Loehrs have produced several animals to walk the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo and have been nominated all-American and junior allAmerican Holsteins and Red and Whites. Creating show ring animals is not the only path the Loehrs have ventured in the industry. They, as well as their daughters, Adella, 4, and Ainsley, 2, continue to grow their Forest Ridge Holsteins herd. In 2005, Sarah became a part of the farm, joining Kurt and his dad to milk the 140-cow herd. Shortly after, the Loehrs
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The Loehr family – (from leŌ) Kurt, Adella, Sarah and Ainsley – milk 78 cows on their dairy, Forest Ridge Holsteins near Eden, Wis. They have explored many niches to make dairy farming work for them and are currently downsizing their herd. looked into increasing their herd size and accommodating that by building a freestall barn and parlor. “Back then, it would have taken our debt ratio to $5,500 per cow,” Kurt said. “The banks wouldn’t loan to us because they thought the debt ratio was too risky. Now people are at debt ratios of $14,000 to $15,000 per cow. In hindsight,
though, I’m glad that didn’t go through.” The Loehrs continued with their decision to increase the herd size, taking a different path to their goal. Kurt and Sarah began milking in a different barn, while Kurt’s dad continued to milk on the home farm. Between the two locations, they were milking 250 head.
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“That worked out really well for the time,” Sarah said. “We paid down a lot of debt by milking the extra cows.” The Loehrs’ worked in that capacity for about a year before making the decision to sell half the cows and bring them back to the home farm. Kurt and Sarah were then milking a barn-full and felt ready to take on the world.
“We decided to do the show cow thing,” Sarah said. “Barn signs, tail ties, housing cows for other people. It was the whole nine yards.” Eventually Kurt decided he did not have the personality for boarding cows belonging to other people. “It always bothered me when something happened,” he said. “Making that phone call to someone, to tell them that their cow died, and then two weeks later send them a boarding bill. It’s a hard thing to do.” Despite Kurt’s hesitance to house animals for others, in 2010, an ideal partnership opportunity landed in the Loehrs’ laps. “Lynn Harbaugh approached us about housing two heifers that would be calving,” Kurt said. “We decided that it was a good t, because we each had something to bring to the table. It’s been a great partnership.” That was when the BellaRidge prex was born, and the descendants of those two heifers have gone on to do great things for the Loehrs and Harbaughs. Over 70 animals have been bred and owned by the partnership. “We sell 10 to 15 show-age calves each year from those animals, and about 25 total from the herd. It’s a great niche market to help create income,” Turn to LOEHRS | Page 2
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Kurt said. Today, the Loehrs continue to focus on breeding a marketable animal. “It’s rewarding to see people do well with our cow families,” Kurt said. “We want people to be happy with our animals.” A great deal of the herd also goes back to one of Kurt’s rst registered purchases, Stelbro Michelle Rubens-RedET EX-93. Over time as the Loehr family has grown, so has the herd size until it hit a peak of 113 this spring. The increasing workload added to the burdens of low milk prices and tightening margins, and lead to the couple feeling burned out. “It kind of started about three years ago, when about 90 percent of our calves were IVF
calves,” Kurt said. “There was so much money invested in making those calves, you were in the barn around the clock almost making sure they got here alive.” This was taking a toll on the Loehrs. It became difcult for Kurt and Sarah to both be away from the farm at the same time. “We were starting to lose our passion,” Kurt said. “We didn’t want that to happen. Holidays were getting hard. We weren’t able to go to Sarah’s parents together, unless we went between chores. We decided there had to be a better way to do things.” For the second time, the Loehrs investigated the possibility of installing robots as an option, but again determined the cost was too DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
The majority of Loehrs’ herd descends from three cow families that the Loehrs have done extensive IVF and embryo work with.
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“The amazing quality of cattle in the barns is a huge draw for us.” Travis and Brooke Behling Diamond Valley Holsteins Athens, Wis. Marathon County 75 cows How many years have you attended the World Dairy Expo? About 15 years. How many days do you go to WDE? Describe your itinerary and traditions. Usually we go one day, sometimes two if we are able to nd help with milking. If we go down for two days, we like to watch the red and white show on Friday mixed in with walking the trade show, barns, and occasionally attend the World Classic sale on Friday night. Saturday is the day that we most commonly attend. Saturday is lled with more barn and trade show time as well as popping in to watch several of the black and white cow classes. We always have to stay until supreme champ is crowned. What are the biggest attractions for you at WDE? The amazing quality of cattle in the barns is a huge draw for us. We like walking around and nding good quality cattle that we haven’t seen before. The trade show also offers
us the opportunity to see new technologies. What are you most looking forward to seeing or doing at this year’s WDE? Watching the cow show and visiting with friends. We also like to check in and see if our favorite heifers from last year make it back as a cow. It amazes us to see the animals that come back year after year and keep getting better with time. What information do you hope to acquire to improve your dairy? Each year we attend Expo with an open mind. Some years we note certain vendors that we want to revisit and get more information about something we researched in the previous year. Other years we end up making purchases because we nd a product that we were not aware of. What is your favorite memory from WDE? Seeing the “big name” cows standing in the barns for viewing. (ex. Blackrose, Apple, Tequila.) Brooke remembers seeing Blackrose in high school and immediately falling in love with her. It was a cow that we didn’t have any ties to until we started getting our own registered cattle. Now we
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More than a painting Mohr is rst woman to receive NDS Guest of Honor award By Ruth Klossner Staff Writer
GLENCOE, Minn. – Bonnie Mohr, owner and president of Bonnie Mohr Studio in Glencoe, Minn., is the rst woman to receive the National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor award. Mohr will receive the award at the National Dairy Shrine banquet Oct. 5 in Madison, Wis. The annual award recognizes a contemporary dairy leader for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the dairy industry. “If an image, or – in this case a painting – is worth 1,000 words, Bonnie Mohr has written more novels than any other person in the history of this great American dairy industry,” Corey Geiger, managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman, said of Mohr. “She inspires others through her paintings, creates ideals that we can all move toward, and encourages the next generation to enter the dairy industry.” A dairy farmer’s daughter who grew up on a Nicollet County dairy farm, Mohr (Bianchi) knew the hard work of farming and enjoyed it. “I’m a product of where I was born,” she said. “Going to the county fair to show cattle in 4-H was the highlight of our summer.” As a self-taught artist, Mohr’s career began in 1988, when Select Sires commissioned her to paint several of their most famous bulls. From that initial project, she has gone on to become one of the world’s most popular and most respected dairy artists. Her paintings now adorn the walls of dairy farm homes and
businesses throughout the United States, Canada and some 30 foreign countries. Through all of her success, Mohr has remained true to her roots and focuses on rural scenes, especially cows and farm animals. Currently, Mohr creates an average of ve to 15 original pieces of artwork each year and sells 2,000 to 3,000 reproductions annually. Highlights of Mohr’s career include painting a recreation of the famous Purina Mills Dairy Breeds of the Northern Hemisphere poster, painting the modernday Foster Mothers of the Human Race portrait for the 125th anniversary celebration of Hoard’s Dairyman, painting modern-day true type ideal model cows for four breed associations, and updating the famous Norman Rockwell County Agricultural Agent image, as well as painting and donating the original oil painting, The Beautiful Cow, to the National Holstein Foundation to fund youth and young adult programs. She has also exhibited at World Dairy Expo for 31 years. In 2015, Mohr authored her rst children’s book, “Once There Were No Cows.” For it, she created 16 oil paintings and wrote a story about the beginning of time and God’s creation of the cow. The book has sold over 5,000 copies. Over the past decade, Mohr has broadened her painting perspective to include rural American and inspirational artwork, allowing her to reach a broader customer base. “I’ve spent the majority of my career painting cows and created an identity of who I am,” Mohr said. “It’s been my staple that kept my business growing. I’m forever thankful to the people who have supported me …The way a person grows is to get out of your comfort zone. As dairy numbers have decreased … it
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Tande named National Dairy Shrine Pioneer
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Schilling brothers to receive National Dairy Shrine commercial managers award By Ruth Klossner Staff Writer
DARLINGTON, Wis. – Brothers Andrew and Brian Schilling, of Darlington, will receive the National Dairy Shrine Progressive Commercial Dairy Managers Award at the National Dairy Shrine annual reception and banquet at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. The 5:30 p.m. reception and 6:30 p.m. banquet will be held in Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall on Thursday, Oct. 5. Banquet tickets can be pre-ordered by mail or email, info@dairyshrine.org. The award recognizes outstanding dairy managers early in their careers (ages 21-50) for introducing and applying effective management and business practices to achieve a protable dairy business. Those selected are also leaders in dairy organizations and their communities. Andy and Brian Schilling milk 650 cows and crop farm 1,600 acres. They’ve been farming together since they were young. The brothers’ ofcial entry into herd ownership was forced by a tragedy when the Schilling dairy barn burned in 1999. “The re wiped us out,” Andy said. “I was 21 and Brian was only 13. We were milking 105 cows in a 70-stall barn. We had to put 20 cows down. Mom and Dad wanted to quit, but Brian and I worked hard to convince them not to.” The brothers not only had to convince their parents, but their banker as well. “We sat with the banker after the
barn burned. He didn’t think it would work. He felt we were too young. We had to prove him wrong,” Andy said. Brian was not going to give up, either. “The banker’s comments sunk in and were extra incentive for us to show everyone that they were wrong,” Brian said. Fortunately, a neighbor had built a set-up and had Brian Schilling not lled it yet, so the remaining Schilling cows were moved there. “From the February re, we didn’t milk again until September. The one-story part of the barn didn’t burn so we gutted it and got it Andrew Schilling ready,” Andy said. Although Andy and Brian’s parents were nervous about their sons’ endeavor, they did put equity towards their sons’ undertaking. “Dad has never touched a cow since, at least not to milk one,” Andy said. “He’s still active, but hasn’t milked.” When Brian nished high school in 2003, he bought in one-third; the brothers bought out their parents in 2006. The Schillings rst built for 150
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Increase land value with additional forages Friday seminar will explore the use, management of cover crops By Jerry Nelson
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BROOKINGS, S.D. – Attendees at this year’s World Dairy Expo can learn about the use of cover crops during a seminar conducted by a university expert. South Dakota State University Extension Forage Field Specialist Karla Hernandez, Ph.D., will hold an educational seminar, “Cover Crop Management for Dairy Producers.� Hernandez will give her presentation on Friday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. in Mendota 2 in the Exhibit Hall. “Dairy farmers want to know what they can get out of cover crops,� Hernandez said. “They want cover crops that Karla Hernandez can help their cattle increase production while protecting the SDSU Extension soil and increasing its biomass. Cover crops are a way to expand the value of their land by enabling farmers to grow additional forage for grazing or to be harvested as hay or silage.� Many dairy producers may want to use cover crops, but are unsure of which cover crops they could or should plant. “Which cover crop will work best for you depends upon your soils and your local moisture conditions,� she said. “There are many cover crop options available. I plan to talk about different seeding techniques, including the effectiveness of interseeding into standing corn from the air.� “Cover crops do more than protect the soil from erosion. They also speed up nutrient recycling,� Hernandez said.
“We have seen an increase in beneďƒžcial bacterial activity in soils that are planted to cover crops. In one demonstration, a pair of men’s cotton underwear were buried in a ďƒželd where cover crops had been planted while an identical pair were buried in a nearby ďƒželd that didn’t use cover crops. A year later, the underwear was dug up. In the ďƒželd where there were no cover crops, the underwear was still in pretty good condition. In the ďƒželd were cover crops had been planted, the soil microbes had totally digested the underwear.â€? Hernandez has been conducting research into the nutrient value of different crops. “Dairy producers are interested in the quality of their cover crops, including their crops’ crude protein levels and relative feed value,â€? Hernandez said. “We are gathering data on different cover crop mixes and should have some preliminary results to show producers. In general, broadleaved cover crops have more protein, but lower yields. Grasses, such as triticale, are capable of a higher per-acre yield, but have lower protein and higher ďƒžber levels. That being said, there are a variety of grasses and broadleaves that have been used very successfully as cover crops.â€? As with any crop, farmers should check their soil’s nutrient levels before planting cover crops. “The amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the soil will have a huge effect on the yield and the quality of cover crops,â€? Hernandez said. “Growing a cover crop is like growing any other crop in that you must ensure the crop’s nutrition needs are met.â€? Cover crops do more than help limit soil erosion and provide a source of fodder. “A cover crop can help protect water quality,â€? Hernandez said. “It can also suppress weeds and help break the pest cycle of a corn-soybean rotation. Cover crops add carbon to the soil and can help increase the soil’s porosity, adding to its ability to absorb water.â€? While some cover crops are planted with a grain drill after small grain or corn silage harvest, others can be seeded by air into standing ďƒželds of corn.
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“I have seen very successful cover crop seeding done by air,� Hernandez said, “But air seeding doesn’t always work so well. The success of air seeding depends on many factors including soil conditions at the time of the seeding and whether or not timely rains arrive.� Solving the puzzle of which cover crops might be right for your farm can be a daunting task. “Producers should consult with their local agronomist when choosing their cover crops,� Hernandez said. “There are so many variables and so many unknowns. Each farm and each situation is unique. What works for one farmer might not work for his neighbor just down the road.� Hernandez said that a valuable resource for farmers who are considering using cover crops in their operations is the Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC). The MCCC website, www.mccc.msu.edu,
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“I look forward to seeing the newest technologies that are available.” I just stumbled upon it. I feel I should never stop learning to be the best dairy farmer I can be. We are interested in robotic milkers and getting all our milk cows on one farm, so we will continue to watch the advancements made in that area. What is your favorite memory from WDE? When we took one of our Jersey cows in 2010 – Ensign Mor Ruby Roxy EX93. My son, Evan, had several good years of showing her and enjoyed the chance to walk the colored shavings. He got fourth junior and stood in the middle of the open class show. It was exciting for our family to have a cow we bred be good enough to compete there. I hope we have
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another great animal come along that my daughter can also have that experience. Tell us about your farm. I farm along with my husband, Gary, and my 5-year-old, Britney. My oldest son, Ethan, is a design engineer for Oshkosh Defense and my younger son, Evan, moved to his own farm in June. Evan still comes home to help us. My husband has 150 Holsteins on a separate farm and breeds cows for Northstar Cooperative. I have 26 Jersey cows and 35 head of youngstock. I use almost all sexed semen because I have a high demand for replacement animals from my herd. We do some rotational grazing and feed a TMR. We own 118 acres and rent another 38. All of our land is in hay and grazing rotation. We contract one farmer to grow our corn silage for us. We don’t own much equipment and utilize custom operators to get our hay done.
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How many years have you attended World Dairy Expo? We started a tradition in 2013 of going to WDE with my sister and her husband and kids (ages 6-13). How many days do you go to WDE? Describe your itinerary and traditions. We spend Saturday at Expo and then spend the night at a water park. The kids love the getaway, and it is a nice family time away from the farm. We head home late Sunday afternoon.
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What are the biggest attractions for you at WDE? Supreme champion. I think the kids enjoy it as much as us with all the lights and decorations. What are you most looking forward to seeing or doing at this years WDE? I look forward to seeing the newest technologies that are available. It’s also super neat to run into friends and neighbors two hours away from home. What information do you hope to acquire to improve your dairy? Most of the things I learn or nd, I really wasn’t looking for, instead
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Eight dairies featured in WDE virtual farm tours World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have been bringing the best dairy operations in North America to Madison for more than 15 years. The eight dairies selected this year are no exception, featuring technology and innovation, outstanding milk production and genetics, strong community ties and rst-generation immigrant farmers, top-notch cow and calf care and an expanding dairy. These tours begin with a half-hour visual presentation of the operation by the owner or herd manager, followed by time for questions and an open discussion. Tours are presented daily, Tuesday through Saturday, in the Mendota 1 of the Exhibition Hall. Following is a short biography and description of each tour. Tuesday, October 3, 2 p.m. Hosted by: Fustead Holsteins, Wausau, Wis. Highlights: 475 milking/Milk Production and Genetics Fustead Holsteins began in 1905 as a wedding gift to Brian Fust’s great-grandparents. Today, it is operated by Brian, his wife Wendy, two of their children, Jennifer and Tyler, and their spouses, Adam and Shannon, respectively. With a growing family interest in the dairy, the need to expand and welcome the next generation became apparent. In 2014, a new 400-head freestall barn was built, complete with maternity pens and a double-12 parlor. The current herd consists of 475 cows with a rolling herd average of 31,500 pounds of milk, 3.85% fat and 3.15% protein, being milked three times daily. In the last decade, the Fusts have focused on genetics and marketing by increasing E.T. and IVF work on their top animals. They are exporting embryos to ten countries including Australia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan and Spain. Fustead Holsteins has had a global impact with Fustead Emory Blitz-ET, Select Sires’ All-Time Breeding Bull, selling more than 1.6 million units of semen worldwide. For their breeding success, the Fusts were recognized with the Wisconsin Holstein Association Distinguished Breeder Award in 2012. Sponsored by: Provimi Wednesday, October 4, Noon Hosted by: Oregon Dairy Farm, LLC, Lititz, Pa. Highlights: 475 milking/Community Partners Located in Lancaster County, Pa. near the Chesapeake Bay, Oregon Dairy Farm, LLC is comprised of a herd of 525 dry and milk cows and 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans
and triticale. Each family member has an active role in the farm’s management. George Hurst is the general manager, while his daughter Maria and son-in-law Tim Forry oversee nances, employees and the dairy herd. Additionally, George’s son Chad, is the crop and forage manager. Since adding a small store to the farm in 1974 to sell milk and produce, the family has embodied the farm-tofork experience. Now, with a full-service grocery store, ice cream parlor and awardwinning restaurant, Oregon Dairy Farm has become a staple in the community for fresh products and great food. Annually, the dairy welcomes more than 15,000 visitors through various events and school tours. The farm is also committed to being strong stewards of the land with no-till practices, composting waste from the dairy with food waste from the community and operating the longest running anaerobic digester in Pennsylvania. To further protect nearby waterways, the dairy utilizes stream bank fencing to prevent erosion, decrease run-off and encourage bio-diversity. These environmental efforts were recognized in 2015 when the farm was presented with the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award. Sponsored by: Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Wednesday, October 4, 2 p.m. Hosted by: Good-Vue Farms, Goodridge, Minn. Highlights: 120 milking/Utilizing Technology Sponsored by: Lely See preview story on pages 22-23, rst section. Thursday, October 5, Noon Hosted by: Piedmont Jerseys, Lincolnton, N.C. Highlights: 250 milking/Jersey Genetics Piedmont Jerseys is one of the oldest Registered Jersey herds in North Carolina, and Corey Lutz and his family are looking forward to continuing the tradition of Jersey genetics and the family farm as the fth generation joins the business. In 1997, Corey and his wife Bridgette moved their herd from a conventional dairy facility, where their family had farmed since 1882, to a year-round intensive grazing operation in the neighboring county. Located in a horseshoe bend, the farm is surrounded on three sides by water, which led to the decision to utilize no-till management practices on the farm’s 450 acres. The herd of 235 cows is milked in a double-eight herringbone parlor and maintains a rolling herd average of 18,438 pounds of milk with 5.0 percent fat and 3.7 percent Turn to VIRTUAL TOURS | Page 20
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2445 E. Highway 11 - South Wayne, WI 53587 Powers Auction Service: (608) 439-5761
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10TH ANNUAL ROEDER IMPLEMENT INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION Saturday, November 25, 2017 @ 9:00 AM 2550 Rockdale Road - Dubuque, IA 52003 Roeder Implement: (563) 557-1184 or (800) 557-1184 20+ Farm Tractors, 10+ Combines & Heads, 15+ Tillage & Planting Equipment, 15+ Hay & Forage Equipment 10+ Construction Equipment & More!
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101 E. Murray Street - Browntown, WI 53522 Powers Auction Service: (608) 439-5761 20+ Farm Tractors, 10+ Combines & Heads, 15+ Tillage & Planting Equipment, 15+ Hay & Forge Equipment, 30+ Construction Equipment & More!
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Performance Index in the U.S. The combined Jersey and Holstein herd is averaging 2.7 milkings per day and has a rolling herd average of 25,000 pounds of milk with 3.75% fat and 3.30% protein. Sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture Friday, October 6, Noon Hosted by: VanBedaf Dairy LLP, Carrington, N.D. Highlights: 1,500 milking/First Generation U.S. Farm Sponsored by: Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc. See preview story on page 32, rst section. Friday, October 6, 2 p.m. Hosted by: Night Hawk Dairy, Stratford, Wis. Highlights: 900 milking/Cow and Calf Care Nearly 100 years after the Leick brothers chose to manage separate farms, their grandsons are again farming together. With both farms in need of updates, Chris and Steve Leick, and their cousins Peter and Jim Leick, began discussing options of merging their operations. Peter later opted out of the ownership group but assumed responsibility as herdsman. He plans to retire in the fall. In 2013, the freestall barn at Chris and Steve’s was expanded and converted into a tunnel-ventilated building, a double-12 parlor was built and the herds were combined to form Night Hawk Dairy, LLC. With cow comfort in mind, the holding pen also is tunnel-ventilated to maximize comfort. The transition cow barn serves as a “vacation destination” with tunnel ventilation, sand-bedded stalls, cobblestone ooring and natural light for all far-off dry cows, pre-fresh dry cows and heifers, and post-fresh heifers and cows. The transition barn features maternity pens and
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Saturday, October 7, Noon. Hosted by: Woods Hill Farms, Turin, N.Y. Highlights: 743 milking/Expansion Woods Hill Farms in Turin, N.Y. began with 134 acres and 60 cows when Ted Seaver purchased it in 1947. Three decades later, a barn re destroyed most of the buildings, resulting in the Seavers constructing a freestall barn and a double-four herringbone parlor. Since then, steady growth has been a key part of the success at Woods Hill Farms. At the turn of the century, a new freestall barn was built. A few years later, a new double-16 parlor and a second freestall barn were built to accommodate the growing herd. After numerous land acquisitions, the farm currently consists of 743 lactating cows and 1,540 acres of grass hay, alfalfa and corn. Mike Branagan joined Ted as a partner in 2008 after working on the dairy for nearly twenty years. After seven years of partnership, Ted passed away and Mike’s wife Emily and their son Corey stepped into ownership roles. The two freestall barns total 700 stalls and house a milking herd with a rolling herd average of 28,541 pounds of milk with 4.1% fat, 3.1% protein and 132,000 SCC. The calves on the dairy are cared for in group housing before moving to freestalls. Woods Hill regularly opens its doors for local and international tour groups. The farm has also developed a camping area for visitors and conservation land near their duck pond. Sponsored by CRV USA.
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LOCATION: 5974 HWY 191 • Dodgeville, WI 53533 DIRECTIONS: 4 miles east of Dodgeville on HWY 191.
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: First auction for this 3 generation farm.
TRACTORS/CRAWLER/SKID LOADER/TRAILER/TRUCK/BOAT/ATV: Ford 7600 w/cab, wf; Ford TW25 w/cab, wf; Case IH 685; IH 706 gas, 3-pt; Farmall B w/ Cult. And Narrow front; 2- IH 460 gas; Case 450 B crawler w/6 way blade; Bobcat 300 skid loader (needs work); Uni-Harvester combine w/10’ head (no tractor); Loadmax 16’ flatbed trailer; 1991 IHC 4900 grain truck w/box; Skid loader trailer; trailer frames; Aluma Craft boat w/25 HP Mercury engine & trailer; Coaster wagons; skid loader bale spear; Gas Par Car golf cart; 25,000 Watt golf cart; 91’ Polaris 400 Indy; 92’ Polaris 440 Sport; TILLAGE/PLANTING: Glencoe 5-shank soil saver; Kverneland 3-bm plow, auto reset; IH 8’ grain drill; 3 section drag; IH 314 & 311 plows; Krause 3100 soil finisher; International 475 13’ disc; Durham 10’ cult mulcher; Kverneland 316 plow; HARVESTING: NH 492 haybine; NH 256 rake w/dolly wheel; NH 144 inverter; NH 640 Round Baler; NH D1000 sq. baler; Badger blower; Round bale feeders; MC 9’ rotary sythe; 8 bale K&K bale carrier; 3 pt. bale spear; 3pt rotary cutter; Kewanee 500 40’ elevator; IH elevator; 2510 Bush Hog cutter; Bale mover; Gravity box (no gear); Pequea 806 Wagon & flat rack; CHICKEN FEEDING EQUIPMENT: Chicken fence & feeders MISC EQUIPMENT & ITEMS: 1600 Watt PTO generator; 1000 gal field sprayer; 150 gal 3-pt sprayer; Fast hitch sprayer; NH 155 spreader (very nice); 2 – Knight power boxes; 3 pt fork lift; 8’ 3-pt blade; 2001 IH loader; 3’ Shaver post pounder; JD cream separator; Log splitter; Loftness 2 stage snow blower; Battery charger; KEW power washer; 2 – LB White heaters; Knipco heater; Wagon jacks; Golf car; Barn fan; Feed cart; Hog catcher; Walking cart; Walking plow; Lawn drag; Sickle mower; Trailer chains; Snow fence; Ladders; Large amount of assorted lumber; Snow plow; Weights; Hand & power tools; Flat racks; Fencing assortment of sizes & lengths; Fencing wire; Large assortment of gates; Fencing post, Wire; Water tanks; Calf hutches; Drill press; two tool boxes; anvil; skid loader fork lift; HD Ford 3pt blade; fuel tank with pump; jig saw; stick welder; torch; air compressor; 2 wheeled trailer; pick ax; Corn dryers; steal seats; pulleys; chains; pails; farm signs; seed corn signs; Ford 903 post hole digger; old cans; motors; bottles; milk cans; gunny sacks; new tank heater; cistern pump; lanterns; hardware; Clark 500 gallon sprayer; sugar cooker; Round Oak stove; Hog Feeders; water tanks; Stihl MS chain saw new; row boat; Wood sleds & Skis; Yamaha Soprano recorder; Indian scout rifle; Daisy pump repeater; Picture frames; Oak square table; 5 wood chairs; US Army flag kit; twin bed frames; children’s chairs; pack N play; Board games; puzzles; 2 window air conditioners; stereo system; linens/ blankets; sleeping bags BEE KEEPING EQUIPMENT: DADANT separator, commercial grade; Cowermini uncapper serial# 3 ; Honey bulk tank; New jars; Protective clothing; Barrel carriers; Bee hives 150+; 400 deep hives; 700 shallow hives; OLD FARM RELATED: Hay rope; pump jacks; pump jacks; scolder;
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Olsons Driver Kate Kinsey V88/90m #3 PPR Cow / #1 Genomic tested USA 2-0 365 3x 37,460 4.2 1585 3.6 1334 Sells due 11/9 to Hampton. Her +348NM$ Empire is bred to Cadence. And Her 2E91/91m dam is due Oct. 5.
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Olsons Brinks Melody 2E92/92m 8-0 365 3x 45,450 4.0 1836 3.4 1567 She has 2 daughters, PLUS 30 family members selling. The “M” family has many sons in A.I. used world-wide! * Dairy Strength with Nice udders *
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