26 Aug 2013

4-H Awards Given at the Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)

4-H Youth Earn Ribbons in Breeding Swine Show at Iowa State Fair

Erica Chapman of Tipton exhibited the Champion Purebred Gilt in the 4-H Breeding Swine Show judged August 12, at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. The gilt was first named Champion Berkshire Gilt.

The Champion Yorkshire Gilt exhibited by Drake Jehle of Durant won Reserve Champion Purebred Gilt honors.

Breed champions included:

Champion Berkshire Gilt: Erica Chapman, Tipton

Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt: Kennie Orr, Elgin

Champion Chester White Gilt: Ethan Fetzer, West Branch

Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt: Tyler Saunders, Manilla

Champion Duroc Gilt: Tyler Wellman, West Point

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt: Jacob Sterle, Roland

Champion Hampshire Gilt: Owen Newton, Gilmore City

Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt: Erica Chapman, Tipton

Champion Spotted Gilt: Tyler Swenson, Montezuma

Reserve Spotted Gilt: Nathan Lauterbach, Van Meter

Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Drake Jehle, Durant

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Tyler Hartman, Wilton

Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Creigh Rourke, Iowa City

Reserve Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Kaitlin Orr, Elgin

Champion Commercial Gilt: Drake Jehle, Durant

Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt: McKenna Brinning, Keota

Hartley Exhibitor Wins 4-H Breeding Beef Show at Iowa State Fair

Payton Vogel of Hartley exhibited a Hereford heifer to capture the Supreme Breeding Heifer banner in the 4-H Breeding Beef Show August 13, at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Ben Weis of McIntire won the Reserve Supreme Breeding Heifer banner with his Champion High Percent Maine-Anjou. Third Place Overall went to Noah Snedden of Grand Junction and his Champion Maintainer. Avery Bennett of Richland took Fourth Place Overall and Champion Shorthorn Plus honors. Chyann Smith of Storm Lake received Fifth Place Overall with a Champion Commercial Heifer.

Additional results below:

Champion Angus: Courtney Younge, Ventura

Reserve Champion Angus: Sterling Kriegel, Brooklyn

Champion All Other Breeds: Mara Anderson, Garner

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds: Karly Biddle, Walcott

Champion Charolais: Garrett Stalcup, Prescott

Reserve Champion Charolais: Kiley Elder, Pella

Champion Charolais Cross: Kade Killmer, Perry

Reserve Champion Charolais Cross: Jaynie Ferrari, Dayton

Champion Chianina: Ben Weis, McIntire

Reserve Champion Chianina: Abi Henderson, Ogden

Champion Hereford: Payton Vogel, Hartley

Reserve Champion Hereford: Blake Solsma, Sanborn

Champion Limousin: Derek Anderson, Garner

Reserve Champion Limousin: Emily Puck, Muscatine

Champion Maine-Anjou High Percent: Ben Weis, McIntire

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou High Percent: Kenton Lain, Corydon

Champion Maintainer: Noah Snedden, Grand Junction

Reserve Champion Maintainer: Madison Conrad, Bennett

Champion Red Angus: Chloe Van Vliet, Otley

Reserve Champion Red Angus: Kevin Tlach, Britt

Champion Shorthorn: Libby Moel, Olin

Reserve Champion Shorthorn: Payton Vogel, Hartley

Champion Shorthorn Plus: Avery Bennett, Richland

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus: Violet Lapke, Logan

Champion Simmental: Kiley Elder, Pella

Reserve Champion Simmental: Grace Greiman, Goodell

Champion Foundation Simmental: Kiersten Jass, Garner

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental: Ryan McConahay, Corydon

Champion Commercial Heifer: Chyann Smith, Storm Lake

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer: Wyatt Pryor, Woodbine

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair's 4-H Market Beef Show

Maggie Ferguson of New Sharon captured the highly coveted Grand Champion Market Beef banner with her Champion Crossbred Division 2 steer in the 4-H Market Beef Show August 14 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef honors went to Alex Alliger of Gowrie for his Champion Maine-Anjou.

Alexis Hanson of Gowrie exhibited a Champion Charolais steer which won the Third Place Overall banner. Fourth Place Overall went to the Champion Simmental steer exhibited by Taylor Duckett of New Liberty while Fifth Place Overall was earned by the Champion Chianina steer shown by Kennedy Core of Pleasantville.

The Champion Market Heifer was shown by Courtney Shalla of Kalona. Trace Ticknor of Bridgewater exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Heifer. The Third Place Overall Market Heifer was shown by Garrett Stalcup of Prescott.

Additional results below:

Champion Angus: Emma Troyer, Kalona

Reserve Champion Angus: James Garner, Mechanicsville

Champion All Other: Kaden Dewey, Shell Rock

Reserve Champion All Other: Kelli Wicks, Rockford

Champion Charolais: Alexis Hanson, Gowrie

Reserve Champion Charolais: Kori McLaughlin, Mediapolis

Champion Chianina: Kennedy Core, Pleasantville

Reserve Champion Chianina: Tori Freeman, Allerton

Champion Hereford: Kaylee Miller, Lacona

Reserve Champion Hereford: Austin Deppe, Maquoketa

Champion Limousin: Molly Tiernan, Woodward

Reserve Champion Limousin: Evan Bodermann, Granger

Champion Shorthorn: Autumn Schott, Alden

Reserve Champion Shorthorn: Cooper Kabela, West Branch

Champion Shorthorn Plus: Jacob Donohoe, Parnell

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus: David Roberts, Dunlap

Champion Simmental: Taylor Duckett, New Liberty

Reserve Champion Simmental: Colton Suhr, Dunlap

Champion Maine-Anjou: Alex Alliger, Gowrie

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou: Justin Donohoe, Parnell

Champion Crossbred Division 1: Chloe Goretska, Corydon

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 1: Kaden Wilson, Anita

Champion Crossbred Division 2: Maggie Ferguson, New Sharon

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 2: Bryton Voss, Dexter

Champion Crossbred Division 3: Bret Cunningham-Ganfield, Cascade

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 3: Keegan Vander Molen, Pella

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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26 Aug 2013

Suffolk Breeders Compete for Top Honors at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)-- Highpoint Suffolk of Janesville, Wis., exhibited the Grand Champion Ram and Ewe in the Suffolk Sheep show Saturday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Tom Burke of Platt City, Mo., was awarded the Reserve Grand Champion Ram and Ewe banners. The Missouri farm was also awarded Premier Exhibitor honors.

Jerry and Rex Quam of Wanamingo, Minn. placed second in the Premier Exhibitor competition.

In the Junior Show, Benda Suffolks of Jackson, Minn., exhibited the Grand Champion Ram while Damman Suffolks of Melbourne exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Ram. Benda Suffolks also placed third in the Premier Exhibitor competition.

The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

Complete results below (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Yearling Ram A

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3227, 2/10/2012, 614152

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11030 RRNN, 1/19/2012, 612480

3) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 12-44, 3/6/2012, 615046

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Louie, 2/17/2012, 613876

5) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Touchdown 1215, 1/26/2012, 613281

6) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/3/2012

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-226, 2/16/2012, 614836

8) D&K Acres, Corning, WEC 12-8, 2/24/2012, 620836

Yearling Ram B

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 2/18/2012

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11015 RRNN, 9/21/2011, 612477

3) WEG AND I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/25/2012

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Dewey, 2/17/2012, 613875

5) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-215, 2/2/2012, 614834

6) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3285, 3/30/2012

7) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 12-968, 2/19/2012, 614409

Shorn Yearling Ram

1) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4479, 2/20/2012, 614028

2) D&K Acres, Corning, Skartuedt 4458 RRNN, 1/27/2012, 614031

3) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, K251, 1/27/2012, 610595

4) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 3133, 2/9/2012, 617271

5) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 2014, 2/8/2012, 615445

6) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS453, 2/25/2012, 611824

7) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, J263, 2/13/2012, 610596

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11167 QRNN, 10/20/2012, 621351

2) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quamm 11173, 10/18/2012, 621353

3) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 461, 9/6/2012, 618456

January Ram Lamb

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1303, 1/5/2013, 621494

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 13152, 1/5/2013, 621528

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1317, 1/17/2013

4) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX114, 1/24/2013

5) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11183 RRNN, 1/19/2013, 621356

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1302, 1/16/2013

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 1/31/2013

8) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, JETT, 1/18/2013

9) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, 1305, 1/22/2013

10) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Q0290, 1/25/2013, 619221

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 467, 1/11/2013, 622345

12) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, Nfs 466, 1/10/2013, 622346

13) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's, 2/7/2013

February Ram Lamb 2/1/13-2/11/13

1) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX275, 2/8/2013

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1348, 2/3/2013

3) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 13-274, 2/4/2013

4) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1312, 2/4/2013, 621643

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Jakobie, 2/5/2013

6) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Biscuit, 2/5/2013

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/7/2013

8) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4509, 2/4/2013

9) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX277, 2/11/2013, 618814

10) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 1395, 2/11/2013, 622652

11) Amber Hammes, Ankeny, Fisher 13-24, 2/5/2013

12) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 4320, 2/10/2013

13) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1091, 2/4/2013

February Ram Lamb 2/12/13-2/26/13

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1309, 2/12/2013, 620510

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1343, 2/26/2013

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11256 RRNN, 2/17/2013, 621364

4) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 13-279, 2/16/2013

5) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks 13-285, 2/12/2013, 620853

6) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11260, 2/17/2013, 621365

7) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1322, 2/14/2013, 621679

8) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13-350, 2/16/2013, 620120

9) Roger W. Davis, Osceola, Davis, 2/20/2013, 620962

10) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., "Belichick' Broehrn's Enterprise, 2/14/2013, 621003

11) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13-5038R, 2/16/2013, 620120

12) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 1391, 2/14/2013, 622650

13) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Rooster, 2/18/2013

March & After Ram Lamb

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/4/2013

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11276 RRNN, 3/1/2013, 621367

3) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 13-11, 3/4/2013

4) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13-101, 3/10/2013, 623485

5) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/1/2013

6) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 13-14, 3/5/2013

7) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1345, 3/1/2013, 621678

8) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, 13-44 (Fisher), 3/3/2013

9) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Lewey 13-08, 3/5/2013

10) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1127, 3/3/2013

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 504, 3/12/2013, 622392

Shorn Ram Lamb -- All Ages

1) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4508, 2/4/2013

2) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 2092, 3/1/2013, 622645

3) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka, 3/9/2013, 622646

4) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, J0275, 1/12/2013, 619216

5) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Martens 174, 2/3/2013, 621632

6) Garrett Peterson, Scranton, SkyFall Farms 1307, 2/16/2013, 621424

7) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, K0285, 1/23/2013, 619219

8) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 2/6/2013, 623315

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

3) Sandage Farms, State Center

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

6) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf

7) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

9) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

10) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

11) Mae Farms, Orange City

Yearling Ewe A

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Highpoint 3222, 2/25/2012

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/13/2012

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 2040 RR, 2/3/2012, 613055

4) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Stoney Patch 198-12, 2/15/2012, 621377

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, 2/16/2012, 611409

6) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 12-757E, 1/15/2012, 612557

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-230, 2/19/2012, 614839

8) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 3/14/2012, 613356

9) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 12-22, 2/6/2012, 617857

10) D&K Acres, Corning, D&K Acres 12-20 RRNN, 3/6/2012, 620831

11) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 8281, 2/19/2012, 614346

Yearling Ewe B

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/1/2012

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11029 RRNN, 1/19/2012, 612448

3) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3232, 1/29/2012

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 12207, 2/4/2012, 614630

5) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Reese, 4/27/2012, 613687

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Stoney Patch 247-12, 2/5/2012, 613785

7) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 12-50, 3/12/2012, 615061

8) Sharon Thiel, Tigerton, Wis., Stoney Patch 185-12, 3/3/2012, 611227

9) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 10/21/2011

10) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Sandage SW246, 2/16/2012, 615409

11) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 12-1004, 2/21/2012, 614419

Yearling Ewe C

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 2/10/2012

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1203, 1/7/2012, 613946

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 2082, 3/2/2012, 613065

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, 2/16/2012, 611413

5) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4474, 2/16/2012, 610867

6) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-207, 1/22/2012, 614837

7) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Claire, 4/27/2012, 613686

8) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 3/13/2012, 616928

9) Amber Hammes, Ankeny, Fisher 12-37, 2/17/2012, 614374

10) George Brothers, Deshler, Ohio, Five Star J, 3/2/2012, 613198

11) D&K Acres, Corning, Weg, 2/24/2012, 620838

Yearling Ewe D

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3205, 2/1/2012, 614151

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11090 RRNN, 2/16/2012, 612460

3) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, 2/10/2012, 611426

4) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Darla, 3/15/2012, 613685

5) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., A Masser Suffolks 276, 3/1/2012, 615433

6) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks 12-206, 2/5/2012, 613511

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/22/2012

8) Katherine Newhouse, State Center, Damman Suffolks 12-138, 1/31/2012, 610915

9) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 12-47, 2/5/2012, 614416

Shorn Yearling Ewe A

1) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 445, 2/15/2012, 614796

2) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4463, 1/29/2012, 610862

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 2032 RR, 2/1/2012, 613054

4) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 2042, 3/1/2013, 622645

5) Sharon Thiel, Tigerton, Wis., Stoney Patch 196-12, 2/18/2012, 611004

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Martens 158, 3/17/2012, 616586

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-222, 2/12/2012, 614838

8) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 4295, 2/14/2012, 614344

9) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, MADDIE, 2/6/2012, 613262

10) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, J255, 1/29/2012, 610600

Shorn Yearling Ewe B

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 4/15/2012

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1262, 3/27/2012, 613949

3) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Broehms Enterprise 51, 2/17/2012, 613352

4) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 457, 3/8/2012, 611827

5) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka 2056, 2/26/2012

6) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, 1200, 1/9/2012, 613279

7) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., MaKayla Johnson 199-12, 2/15/2012, 612620

8) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, BAILEY, 2/5/2012, 613261

9) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, K253, 1/28/2012, 610599

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis.

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

7) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg

8) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

9) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

10) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

12) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

13) D&K Acres, Corning

14) Werners Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

15) Mae Farms, Orange City

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 9/22/2012

2) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4497, 9/27/2012, 618923

3) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4496, 9/28/2012, 618922

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11178 RRNN, 10/21/2012, 621315

5) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11169, 10/18/2012, 621310

6) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, Mae Farms 12-463, 9/8/2012, 618457

7) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11172, 10/17/2012, 621313

8) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 462, 9/6/2012, 618455

January Ewe Lamb 1/5/13-1/22/13

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1304, 1/19/2013, 621502

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 1/5/2013

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1322, 1/21/2013

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 13153, 1/5/2013, 621530

5) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill. , Corson 13-6757, 1/11/2013, 620125

6) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 464, 1/5/2013, 622339

7) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 465, 1/7/2013, Appleid For

8) Ben Newhouse, State Center, Damman Suffolk 13-132, 1/17/2013, 619363

January Ewe Lamb 1/23/13-1/30/13

1) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11198 RRNN, 1/25/2013, 621324

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11197 RRNN, 1/25/2013, 621323

3) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX113', 1/23/2013

4) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Broehms Enterprise 13-57Y, 1/25/2013, 621005

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1307, 1/29/2013

6) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX121, 1/28/2013

7) Mae Farms, Orange City

8) Amber Hammes, Ankeny, Fisher 13-11, 1/30/2013

9) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Q0289, 1/25/2013, 619209

February Ewe Lamb 2/1/13-2/5/13

1) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1319, 2/5/2013, 621640

2) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 13-275, 2/4/2013

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1342, 2/1/2013

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Sweetie Pie, 2/5/2013

5) Sharon Thiel, Tigerton, Wis., 2/1/2013

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11202, 2/1/2013, 621325

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/1/2013

8) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX267, 2/1/2013

9) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks 13-230 RR, 2/5/2013, 620855

10) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 2/1/2013, 621773

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 478, 2/3/2013, Applied Fro

12) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1090, 2/2/2013

February Ewe Lamb 2/6/13-2/12/13

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 2/8/2013

2) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1314, 2/6/2013, 621504

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 13279, 2/12/2013, 621526

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11243 RRNN, 2/12/2013, 621336

5) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4517, 2/9/2013

6) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX272, 2/8/2013

7) Knutzen LLC, Edgar, Neb., 2/10/2013

8) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4513, 2/8/2013

9) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11237, 2/10/2013, 621333

10) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1315, 2/11/2013

11) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks 13-259 RR, 2/9/2013, 620856

12) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, 11225, 2/6/2013, 621329

February Ewe Lamb 2/14/13-2/26/13

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1317, 2/20/2013, 621504

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1331, 2/20/2013, 621641

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam QRNN, 2/4/2013, 621334

4) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 13-88, 2/26/2013

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, 2/22/2013

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1326, 2/19/2013

7) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 13-25, 2/18/2013, 830C

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., K Slack 1130, 2/23/2013, 621390

9) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, 1310, 2/20/2013

10) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 3155, 2/26/2013

11) D&K Acres, Corning, 13-18, 2/26/2013, x

March & After Ewe Lamb

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/2/2013

2) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 13-297, 3/13/2013

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11274 RRNN, 3/1/2013, 621345

4) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1340, 3/6/2013, 621513

5) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/5/2013

6) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 13-8, 3/5/2013

7) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13 501, 3/3/2013, 620130

8) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Dew Drop, 3/3/2013

9) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/3/2013

10) D&K Acres, Corning, 13-20, 3/8/2013, x

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 490, 3/7/2013

12) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1123, 3/2/2013

13) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 8307, 3/15/2013

Shorn Ewe Lamb -- All Ages

1) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam, 1/17/2013, 614580

2) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, 130, 2/8/2013, 620644

3) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, 134, 2/10/2013, 620647

4) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Mac0287, 1/23/2013, 619207

5) Garrett Peterson, Scranton, SkyFall Farms, 2/4/2013, 621432

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11235, 2/10/2013, 621332

7) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, K0300, 1/29/2013, 619213

8) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks, 2/23/2013, 620857

9) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Stoney Patch 1122, 2/7/2013, 621417

10) Belle Haven, Lucas, Belle Haven 138, 2/9/2013

11) Belle Haven, Lucas, Belle Haven 136, 2/7/2013

12) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 2/6/2013, 621778

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

2) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

6) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

9) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

10) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

11) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

12) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

13) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

14) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

15) D&K Acres, Corning

16) Mae Farms, Orange City

Pair of Lambs

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) Sandage Farms, State Center

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

9) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

10) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale

11) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

12) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

13) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

14) Amber Hammes, Ankeny

15) Mae Farms, Orange City

Young Flock

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

5) Sandage Farms, State Center

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

8) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

9) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

10) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

11) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

12) Mae Farms, Orange City

Flock

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

5) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

6) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

7) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

9) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

10) Mae Farms, Orange City

Senior Champion Ewe: Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3205

Senior Reserve Champion Ewe: Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

Senior Champion Ewe - Junior Show: Suffolks, Everly

Senior Reserve Champion Ewe - Junior Show: Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

Junior Champion Ewe: Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn. Sheep 1304

Junior Reserve Champion Ewe: Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

Junior Champion Ram - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

Junior Reserve Champion Ram - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

Senior Champion Ram: Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis.

Senior Reserve Champion Ram: Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

Senior Champion - Junior Show: Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

Senior Reserve Champion - Junior Show: Werners Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

Junior Champion Ram: Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

Junior Reserve Champion Ram: Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

Junior Champion - Junior Show: Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

Junior Reserve Champion - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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23 Aug 2013

Loebsack to Host Farm Bill Forum in Clinton County

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will host a Farm Bill Forum with agriculture community leaders. The forum will be held at the Clinton County Farm Bureau office in DeWitt, TUESDAY, August 27 at 3:30pm. Loebsack will discuss where the farm bill currently stands and then take comments and questions. Media are invited to attend.

Farm Bill Forum

WHO: Congressman Dave Loebsack

WHERE: Clinton County Farm Bureau

514 - 8th Street

DeWitt

TIME: 3:30pm

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20 Aug 2013

2014 Upper Midwest Regional Master Gardener Conference

By Amanda Heitz
Quad City Master Gardeners can find information for the 2014 Upper Midwest Regional Master Gardener Conference on Facebook/Growing Along the River. Updates are posted as they become available regarding speakers, tours and much more! The conference, to be held June 25-28, at the Waterfront Convention Center, is hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program.  The bi-annual conference will feature speakers, seminars, tours, vendors, a silent auction and more.  The conference is open to Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and Missouri active Master Gardeners along with one friend.

If you've ever been interested in becoming a Master Gardener, now is a good time to sign up and complete the classes in time for conference registration.  For Iowa residents, classes are starting in September. Contact the Iowa State University Scott County Extension at 563-359-7577. In Illinois, contact the Illinois State University Extension for next available classes at 309-756-9978. Trained volunteer Master Gardeners provide home horticulture information and education to the community.
20 Aug 2013

Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Holstein Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Top dairies competed for honors in the Holstein Dairy Cattle show judged August 9 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Clover-Hill Farms of Tipton showed the Grand Champion Female and Reserve Grand Champion Female Banners. Clover-Hills was also the Premier Exhibitor and tied for Reserve Premier Breeder with Le-o-La Holsteins of Peosta.

Lyons Holsteins of Castalia claimed the Premier Breeder and Reserve Premier Exhibitor titles.

Additional results below (name, hometown and animal identification):

Junior Heifer Calf - March 1 to May 31, 2013

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Fire Byhalia, 3/2/2013, 72015827

2) Quality-Ridge Holsteins, Coggon, QUALITY-RIDGE MYSTIC-ET, 3/1/2013, 142418723

3) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Nu-Wave Z-Breeze Brax Envy, 3/2/2013, 71771570

4) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, DB Extreme Amy, 3/10/2013, 72481869

5) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL BWIRE GENTRY-RED, 3/3/2013, 72165131

6) Twin Elms-VU, Readlyn, Twin Elms Vu Dancer Red ET, 3/1/2013, 69618350

7) Madren Holsteins, Redfield, Madren Heztry Lorna, 3/1/2013, 142403912

8) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, MS Farnear-TBR Aria Adler, 3/2/2013, 72437575

9) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Colt Kraisan, 3/2/2013, 71767654

10) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte, Banberg Braxton Adele, 3/2/2013, 72301171

11) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Goldwyn Courtney, 3/3/2013, 840003012524432

12) H & H Farms, Cresco, H & H Star Sanchez Maggie, 12/1/2012, 142258080

13) Quality-Ridge Holsteins, Coggon, QUALITY-RIDGE BRAXTON MEGAN, 3/2/2013, 142418688

14) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM GOLDCHIPS AHOY, 3/4/2013, 72514320

15) Tower-Ridge Farms, Anamosa, Tower-Ridge AT Mags, 3/2/2013, 72717747

16) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte, Banberg Braxton Saltine, 3/3/2013, 72301173

17) H & H Farms, Cresco, Huhe Alexander Lacy, 12/1/2012, 142262737

18) Mike Scott, Westgate, Luck-E Fever Joker, 3/3/2013, 69873747

19) Madren Holsteins, Redfield, Madren Destry Taz, 3/20/2013, 142403930

20) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST PALERMO VOLLIE, 3/3/2013, 142384451

21) West Grove Holsteins, Waterloo, West-Grove Ability Dawn- TW, 3/17/2013, 142406335

22) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Atwood Lanarae, 3/4/2013, 72630443

23) West Grove Holsteins, Waterloo, West Grove Chris Penni-Red, 3/14/2013, 142406371

24) Geise Dairy, DeWitt, 386 R, 3/1/2013, 72253485

25) Hawkeye Holsteins, Inc., Ruthven, Hawkeye Colt- P Ensn- Red, 4/30/2013, 8406030009829447

26) West Grove Holsteins, Waterloo, West Grove Ability Dusk- TW, 3/17/2013, 142406344

Intermediate Heifer Calf - Dec. 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Dusk Keisha, 12/3/2012, 71767649

2) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM BRXTN AFTON-ET, 12/4/2012, 70956502

3) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte, Banberg P Frosty Freeze, 12/1/2012, 71394927

4) Mohrview Farm, Inc., Omaha, Neb., Siemers Brst Jubilee-Red-ET, 12/2/2012, 840003011130080

5) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Sid Hailey, 12/16/2012, 71245706

6) John Butz Butz Hill, Cedar Rapids, Jacob's Goldwyn Last Chance, 12/12/2012, CAN 107591106

7) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Z-Breeze Dusk Rapunzel, 1/6/2013, 71771568

8) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Bigtime Tajarah, 12/4/2012, 142382570

9) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Rockin-K Sanchez London, 12/25/2012, 142303584

10) Tower-Ridge Farms, Anamosa, Tower Ridge, 12/10/2012, 72717743

11) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, MS Apples Alexa, 12/2/2012, 72227627

12) Hawkeye Holsteins, Inc., Ruthven, Redalen Windbrook Loretta, 12/5/2012, 71455369

13) Madren Holsteins, Redfield, Madren Atwood Marla, 12/1/2012, 142403903

14) Mike Scott, Westgate, Scottmore Hero Macarena, 12/5/2012, 71850663

15) Irish-Grove Dairy, Castalia, Granite Road Astroid Dea, 12/5/2012

16) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Banji Banjello, 12/7/2012, 71290955

17) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Jones Anja-Red, 12/2/2012, 72365431

18) Kris-Del Farms, Davenport, Kris-Del Atwood Far, 12/24/2012, 59017635

19) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL COLT SPARKLE-RED, 12/20/2012, 721651234

20) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST BROKAW MISTLETOE, 12/26/2012, 72015821

21) Kris-Del Farms, Davenport, Kris-Del Alexander J-Lo, 1/6/2013, 59017640

22) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST GOLD CHIP MINAJ-ET, 12/2/2012, 142277458

Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2012

1) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Le-O-La JH Goldraya-Et, 9/3/2012, 71303591

2) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Le-o-La JH Gold RAYANN- ET, 9/3/2012, 71303590

3) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL BWIRE GANESSA-RED, 9/1/2012, 70638738

4) John Butz Butz Hill, Cedar Rapids, Jeanlu Goldwyn Gracy, 9/26/2012, CAN 108042298

5) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Windbrook Glitter, 9/23/2012, 71245667

6) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST ATWOOD MANHATTAN-ET, 9/2/2012, 142238433

7) Twin Elms-VU, Readlyn, CS-Red Vae- Braxton Corky- ET, 9/8/2012, 69618349

8) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Coutlane Hero Breeze, 9/2/2012, 7130904

9) Hillview Dairy Inc., Ollie, Regwall Tommie Susan, 9/2/2012, CAN 11510540

10) Arthuracres, Maynard, Sco-ho Alex Jackpot 2003-ET, 9/3/2012, 72304573

11) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Courlane Dempsey Dish, 10/25/2012, 71309099

12) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Z-Breeze Braxton Perry, 10/16/2012, 71771561

13) ArthurCreek Dairy, Sumner, Ragnar Lauthority Liv, 9/6/2012, 71588074

14) Eldo Pries, Waverly, Milksource Comet Alison, 9/14/2012, 71251969

15) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM GOLD VINCA-ET, 9/10/2012, 70956496

16) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Rufus Destiny, 9/9/2012, 66406322

17) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, Irish-Land Chyl Corrette, 9/2/2012, 142297180

18) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Palermo Dapper, 9/24/2012, 142382600

19) Caleb Lyons, Manchester, Wildrose Lexor Jalisha, 9/1/2012, 70959547

20) Eagle View Dairy LLC, Nashua, Eagle-View Mr Callum Averi, 11/8/2012, 71935829

21) H & H Farms, Cresco, H&H Star Goldsun Macy-ET, 9/11/2012, 142258044

22) HB Holsteins, Marengo, H-Broke Chris Envy, 9/4/2012, 142444078

23) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST BROKAW TA-LEAH, 9/2/2012, 142209536

24) Bailey Martins, Luana, FRONT-ROW JVOLKER TRIXI-RED, 10/28/2012, USA 72215739

25) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Nors Dorian Hammer Darcy, 11/12/2012, 71440993

26) Geise Dairy, DeWitt, 382 R, 11/10/2012, 72253481

27) Hawkeye Holsteins, Inc., Ruthven, Sipka Destry Shirley-Et, 9/19/2012, 71926698

Summer Yearling Heifer - June 1 to Aug. 31, 2012

1) H & H Farms, Cresco, Duckett Dusk Lexus-ET, 6/1/2012, 70929599

2) Lyonsview Dairy Farm, West Union, TERRA-MCCREE CLEAR P-RED-ET, 7/1/2012, 71492764

3) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL ATUDE WILLOW-RED, 6/1/2012, 70638733

4) Nordic-Haven Holsteins, Decorah, Nordic-Haven BWR Lotto-Red, 7/3/2012, 71135264

5) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Fradon Sid Jozzy, 6/1/2012, 11251240

6) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Uno Bridge Brit, 6/1/2012, 71290844

7) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte, Butz-Hill A Missy Mile-ET, 6/1/2012, 71290832

8) West Grove Holsteins, Waterloo, West-Grove Chris Lexi, 6/9/2012, 142282236

9) Caleb Lyons, Manchester, Wildvale Clark CeCe RC, 6/18/2012, 71452543

10) Rolyn-Creek, Waukon, Rolyn-Creek Levi Beaut, 6/1/2012, 69653328

Junior Yearling Heifer - March 1 to May 31, 2012

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Atwood Swayna, 4/12/2012, 141920045

2) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Courtlane Guthrie Rose, 3/2/2012, 71309063

3) Tower-Ridge Farms, Anamosa, Tower-Ridge Dun Kandi-ET, 3/1/2012, 70456142

4) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, MS-SBK Cheryls Cute One, 5/1/2012, 141974875

5) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Sid Kristen, 3/1/2012, 71245599

6) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM HAYWIRE-RED-ET, 3/1/2012, 70956478

7) Fishersons, Edgewood, Fishersons Redman Hiccup, 3/3/2012, 70491713

8) Lyonsview Dairy Farm, West Union, DL-LYONSVIEW BUTTERFLY, 3/25/2012, 637700480

9) Madren Holsteins, Redfield, Madren Sanchez Lanal, 3/2/2012, 141926685

10) Eagle View Dairy LLC, Nashua, Eagle-View SID Mazaradi, 4/5/2012, 70692898

11) Quality-Ridge Holsteins, Coggon, QUALITY-RIDGE BRAXTON MARGE, 3/20/2012, 141902258

12) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Brett Torque, 3/1/2012, 141917791

13) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Z-Breeze Braxton Campaign, 3/12/2012, 71771553

14) Ander-Oaks, Clinton, Benton Dee Dora Guthrie, 3/4/2012, 142191961

15) Hanson Hilltop, Waukon, Hanson Hilltop Cadet Hottie, 3/13/2012, 69653317

16) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Nors Bryn Colt P Brelynn-ET, 3/13/2012, 69791345

17) Geise Dairy, DeWitt, 362 R, 3/8/2012, 71299107

Winter Yearling Heifer - Dec. 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Jasper Andree- ET, 12/8/2011, 141735946

2) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, DB Sid Dani-ET, 12/3/2011, 68653571

3) Coonridge Holsteins, Monticello, Sclo Coons Delle Arina, 12/3/2011, 141726892

4) Arthuracres, Maynard, Arthuracres Atwood Adele- ET, 12/4/2012, 141801294

5) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte, Banberg Clark Cranberry, 1/29/2012, 70509496

6) Caleb Lyons, Manchester, Lango Shot 1201, 1/1/2012, 141961651

7) Kris-Del Farms, Davenport, Kris-Del Sanchez Fantasy, 1/5/2012, 58683974

8) Kris-Del Farms, Davenport, Kris-Del Braxton Priscilla, 1/6/2012, 58683975

9) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Nu-Wave Sanchez Gina, 12/1/2011, 69852615

10) Rolyn-Creek, Waukon, Hanson Hilltop Ijaz Gas, 12/9/2011, 69653302

Senior Yearling Heifer (Not in Milk) - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2011

1) Moon, Adney and Ferguson, Monona, Paltzex- TP Fever Carefree, 9/4/2011, 141699363

2) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Hamlett Hill Bea-Ann-ET, 9/1/2011, 141787411

3) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Atwood Glice-ET, 11/2/2011, 70231885

4) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros KBT Razzel-ET, 9/2/2011, 141736385

5) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Le-o-La Jordan Tori, 9/2/2011, 69737284

6) Mohrview Farm, Inc., Omaha, Neb., Mohrview Atwood Tilly, 10/16/2011, 70922811

7) Quality-Ridge Holsteins, Coggon, QUALITY-RIDGE SANCHEZ MANDY, 9/20/2011, 141587048

8) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Vosberg Garret Susie, 9/11/2011, 141591731

9) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro, Blue Skies Redlnn Jacy Red, 9/30/2011, 41833934

10) Geise Dairy, DeWitt, MYA, 10/31/2011, 71686740

11) Hanson Hilltop, Waukon, Hanson Hilltop Re D Beeper, 10/8/2011, 69653286

Junior Best Three Females

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth

2) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway

3) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

4) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids

5) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard

6) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah

7) Quality-ridge Holsteins, Coggon

8) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton

9) Madren Holsteins, Redfield

10) Tower-Ridge Farms, Anamosa

11) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte

12) West Grove Holsteins, Waterloo

13) Cost Farms, Long Grove

Junior Two-Year-Old Cow - March 1 to Aug. 31, 2011

1) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL SECURE GINSENG-RED, 3/1/2011, 66937094

2) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Atwood Milli, 6/2/2011, 70639229

3) Coonridge Holsteins, Monticello, Coonridge Goidroy S515, 6/27/2011, 70346876

4) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Le-o-La Sanchez Megan, 3/2/2011, 68737255

5) Quality-Ridge Holsteins, Coggon, QUALITY-RIDGE AT MURPHY-ET, 6/3/2011, 141593041

6) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL REALITY WINE-RC, 3/1/2011, 66937095

7) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Domain Aurora, 3/3/2011, 141201861

8) Tower-Ridge Farms, Anamosa, Tower Ridge Baltimore Gwen, 3/2/2011, 66979501

9) Hawkeye Holsteins, Inc., Ruthven, Hawkeye Time Cathrin, 3/18/2011, 80003005969704

10) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte, Savage-Leigh Atwd Latoya-ET, 3/2/2011, 840003007810289

11) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro, Blue Skies Spanky Roxann, 3/4/2011, 141275079

12) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Lady Macland S Gabby, 3/3/2011, 141202116

13) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Moneek Perseus Blazer, 3/8/2011, 68853376

Senior Two-Year-Old Cow - Sept. 1, 2010 to Feb. 28, 2011

1) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ATD AZKABAN-ET, 1/10/2011, 68859009

2) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Morgan Miss Demeanour, 9/1/2010, 11099518

3) Mike Scott, Westgate, Scottmore Balt Hooligan-ET, 11/5/2010, 68976010

4) Hawkeye Holsteins, Inc, Ruthven, Pineyvale Penn-Octo Dream, 1/1/2011, 141200824

5) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ATWD AURORA-ET, 1/19/2011, 68859011

6) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, DUCKETT-SR ALEX MELODY-ET, 9/30/2010, 70292608

Junior Three-Year-Old Cow - March 1 to Aug. 31, 2010

1) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL RLY BABY CAKES-RED, 4/8/2010, 66937075

2) Mike Scott, Westgate, Scottmore Goldwyn Helga ET, 3/22/2010

3) Madren Holsteins, Redfield, Madren Baltimor Milady, 4/18/2010, 140847754

4) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ROY VILLANOVA, 6/4/2010, 68858993

Senior Three-Year-Old Cow - Sept. 1, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2010

1) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Regancrest Chanel-Et, 2/22/2010, 66625236

2) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Scha-Way Rdlou Luscious-Red, 1/8/2010, 140469615

3) Coonridge Holsteins, Monticello, Coonridge Sanchez Copzo, 9/3/2009, 70357824

4) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL RLITY 7 WINKS-RED, 12/10/2009, 66937065

5) H & H Farms, Cresco, New-Star Adv Harmony-Red-ET, 9/15/2009, 64476334

6) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Le-o-La Miss Macy, 12/2/2009, 66527781

7) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Courtlane Shottle Daisy-ET, 9/2/2009, 66841019

8) Hawkeye Holsteins, Inc., Ruthven, Royal-Ridge Aspen Audrie, 11/19/2009, 141057079

9) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Goodman Toymaker Aubrey, 10/2/2009, 66823403

10) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Herbertview Domain Domino, 9/24/2009, 106364944

11) Kris-Del Farms, Davenport, Kris-Del Laramec Lainy, 1/17/2010, 55714552

12) Hawkeye Holsteins, Inc., Ruthven, Howe-AE Emilla-Red-ET, 9/3/2009, 66481772

Cow Four Years Old - Sept. 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2009

1) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, ERNEST-ANTHONY AMORA-ET, 1/27/2009, 68659695

2) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Gibbs Jasper Abileene, 9/4/2008, 139499153

3) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Gold Banji, 4/9/2009, 66840460

4) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Croaky-Pond Bolivia Remnate, 12/23/2008, 139781379

5) Coonridge Holsteins, Monticello, Walnutt-knoll Tal Dream-et, 11/21/2008, 69550808

6) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Ms-Shottle Cameo, 4/27/2009

7) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro, Bridgeview - CA Fost Jazz - Red, 9/10/2008, 139707829

8) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro, Bridge View - CA Les Charity, 8/11/2009, 140086405

9) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Blondin Goldwyn Sweet, 5/1/2009, 105900712

10) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Moneek Talent Terabeauta-ET, 9/1/2008, 65375205

11) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Butz-Hill Goldwyn 1326, 3/8/2009, 63373213

12) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Ernest-Anthony Bellini-ET, 1/16/2009, 68659687

13) Kris-Del Farms, Davenport, Kris-Del Pronto Layken, 3/4/2009, 55508161

Cow Five Years Old - Sept. 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2008

1) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Le-o-La Talent Libby, 3/15/2008, 6371991

2) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Da-So-Burn Advent Blaze-ET, 9/18/2007, 62739545

3) Hawkeye Holsteins, Inc., Ruthven, MS Durham Rina-ET, 12/2/2007, 138789842

4) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Saquitne Granger Mol Milly, 11/25/2007, 138826248

5) Liddle Vu Acres, Tripoli, Mriah, 11/19/2007, 64555988

Aged Cow - Before Sept. 1, 2007

1) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, LYONS-DL ADVNT GENNIFER-RED, 3/3/2007, 53580016

2) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, ARETHUSA SS VALISA-ET, 9/27/2006, 138012348

3) Madren Holsteins, Redfield, Madren Dundee Maddie, 5/10/2002, 207640865

Lifetime Production

1) H & H Farms, Cresco, North Clayton Talent Hillma, 12/9/2004, 50750000

Best Three Head

1) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

2) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta

3) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro

4) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton

5) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

6) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids

7) Quality-Ridge Holsteins, Coggon

8) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway

Best Four Head

1) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

2) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta

3) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

4) Moneek View Farm, Castalia

5) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton

6) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro

7) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids

8) Quality-Ridge Holsteins, Coggon

Produce of Dam

1) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

2) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton

3) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta

4) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth

5) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids

Daughter-Dam

1) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

2) H & H Farms, Cresco

3) Moneek View Farm, Castalia

4) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton

5) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids

6) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

Junior Champion Female: Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Andree

Junior Reserve Champion Female: Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Gold Raya

Intermediate Champion Female: Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Chanel

Intermediate Reserve Champion Female: Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, Azkaben

Senior Champion Female: Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, Amora

Senior Reserve Champion Female: Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Libby

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ends today. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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20 Aug 2013

Eagle Grove Farm Sweeps Competition at Iowa State Fair Southdown Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Willwerth Southdowns of Eagle Grove earned top honors in the Southdown Sheep Show judged Wednesday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. The farm showed the Champion and Reserve Champion Rams and Champion Ewe. They also claimed first place in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

Helds Hampshires of Aurora, S.D., took Reserve Champion Ewe honors. Second place in the Premier Exhibitor competition went to Jared Gillmore of Lincoln, Neb., while Lewis Southdowns of Forest City took third place.

The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

Complete results below:

Yearling Ram

1) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 219, 3/5/2012, Z7045

2) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis 8-12, 3/10/2012, AA2823

3) Persall-Ballantyne Southdowns, Lamoni, Sink 74-P, 1/2/2012, Z3761

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, MB Genetics 12F-11, 10/4/2012, Z8987

January Ram Lamb

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 508, 1/10/2013, 29682

2) Helds Hampshires, Aurora, S.D., HBS 13-1352, 1/12/2013, Z9451

3) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, Olson 2449, 11/29/2013, Z9425

4) Anna and Tegan Ridenour, Dodge Center, Minn., 0699 RRNN, 1/19/2013

5) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, Olson 2446, 1/26/2013, 29423

February Ram Lamb

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 515, 2/2/2013, 29686

2) Daniel Smicker, DeWitt, Smicker 0523, 2/1/2013, AA 1363 Ram

3) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis 3-13, 2/2/2013, AA2821

4) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt, Martin, 2/1/2013

5) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 302, 2/16/2013, AA1440

6) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, Olson 2454, 2/1/2013, Z9426

7) Highland Hampshires, Harlan, Klug DD 13-03, 2/1/2013

March and After Ram Lamb

1) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 323, 3/2/2013, AA1441

2) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis 10-13, 3/10/2013

3) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth, 3/2/2013

4) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 338, 3/12/2013, AA1442

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove

2) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia

3) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City

4) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb.

Yearling Ewe

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 675, 1/31/2012, 29718

2) Helds Hampshires, Aurora, S.D., HBS 12-1258, 2/2/2012, Z6573

3) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 225, 3/6/2012, Z7047

4) Helds Hampshires, Aurora, S.D., HBS 12-1259, 1/18/2013, Z6574

5) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Gilmore 205, 3/2/2012, AA341

6) Amber Weltha, Baxter, 2385, 3/19/2012, Z6456

7) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt, Brandt, 3/20/2012

8) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt, 923, 1/29/2012

9) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, Olson 2383, 1/29/2012, Z3597

10) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, Olson 2366, 1/1/2012, Z3594

11) Clayton Weltha, Baxter, McGuire 2325, 3/19/2012, Z6472

12) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis3-12, 2/5/2012, Z5488

13) Highland Hampshires, Harlan, Klug DD 12-10P, 2/11/2012, 26241

14) Amber Weltha, Baxter, 4/12/2012

15) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 230, 3/8/2012, Z7048

16) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Rincker 472, 3/17/2012, Z4950

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove

2) Helds Hampshires, Aurora, S.D.

3) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt

4) Amber Weltha, Baxter

5) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb.

6) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City

7) Helds Hampshires, Aurora, S.D.

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 504, 10/12/2012, 29680

2) Helds Hampshires, Aurora, S.D., HBS 12-1334, 10/11/2012, Z9445

3) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 677, 10/7/2012, 29676

4) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, MB Genetics 12 FY92, 9/21/2012, Z8985

5) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., HBS 12-1329, 10/3/2012

January Ewe Lamb

1) Helds Hampshires, Aurora, S.D., HBS 13-1347, 1/7/2013, Z9446

2) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 513, 1/5/2013, 29684

3) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis 1-13, 1/4/2013, AA2820

4) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt, 0510 Smicker, 1/18/2013, pending

5) Anna and Tegan Ridenour, Dodge Center, Minn., 0099 QRNN, 1/19/2013

6) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, Olson 2445, 1/24/2013, 29422

7) Persall-ballantyne Southdowns, Lamoni, 1/5/2013

8) Highland Hampshires, Harlan, Klug DD 13-01, 1/22/2013, AA 1358

February Ewe Lamb

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 292, 2/23/2013, AA1609

2) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 308, 2/20/2013, AA1443

3) Daniel Smicker, DeWitt, Smicker 0528, 2/1/2013, AA 1368 Ewe

4) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, Olson 2462, 2/6/2013, Z9427

5) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia, Olson 2490, 2/16/2013, Z9435

6) Daniel Smicker, DeWitt, Smicker 0525, 2/1/2013, AA 1367 Ewe

7) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis 13-13, 2/25/2013, AA2824

8) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis 7-13, 2/20/2013

9) Anna and Tegan Ridenour, Dodge Center, Minn., 0100 RRNN, 2/15/2013

10) Highland Hampshires, Harlan, Klug DD 13-10, 2/6/2013, AA 1359

March and After Ewe Lamb

1) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 322, 3/2/2013, AA1448

2) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis 14-13, 3/12/2013, AA2825

3) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb., Gillmore 321, 3/1/2013, AA1447

4) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City, Lewis 16-13, 3/13/2013, AA2826

5) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt, 0550 Martin, 3/1/2013

6) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth, 3/5/2013

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove

2) Held Brothers Southdown's, Aurora, S.D.

3) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb.

4) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt, 0510-0550

5) Lewis Southdowns, Forest City

6) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia

7) Daniel Smicker, DeWitt

8) Anna and Tegan Ridenour, Dodge Center, Minn.

9) Highland Hampshires, Harlan

Pair of Lambs

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove

2) Held Brothers Southdown's, Aurora, S.D.

3) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt

4) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb.

5) Daniel Smicker, DeWitt

6) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia

7) Anna and Tegan Ridenour, Dodge Center, Minn.

8) Highland Hampshires, Harlan

Young Flock

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove

2) Held Brothers Southdown's, Aurora, S.D.

3) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb.

4) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt

5) Daniel Smicker, DeWitt

6) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia

7) Anna and Tegan Ridenour, Dodge Center, Minn.

8) Highland Hampshires, Harlan

Flock

1) Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove

2) Held Brothers Southdown's, Aurora, S.D.

3) Rebecca Martin, DeWitt

4) Jared Gillmore, Lincoln, Neb.

5) Lee and Cherry Olson, New Virginia

Champion Ram: Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 515

Reserve Champion Ram: Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 508

Champion Ewe: Willwerth Southdowns, Eagle Grove, Willwerth 504

Reserve Champion Ewe: Helds Hampshires, Aurora, S.D., HBS 13-1347

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ends today. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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20 Aug 2013

Top Sheep Chosen at Iowa State Fair Shropshire Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2013)(readMedia)-- WEG and I-80 Flocks of Geneva, Neb., claimed the Champion Ewe, Champion Ram and Premier Exhibitor banners in the Shropshire Sheep Show judged Thursday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

SS Shrops of Davenport exhibited the Reserve Champion Ewe and placed second in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

Anderson Farms of Macon, Mo., showed the Reserve Champion Ram. Emily Anderson of Macon, Mo., placed third in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who scores the most points based upon class placings during the breed's show.

Additional results below (names, hometowns and animal identification):

Yearling Ram

1) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown, Rueber Shrops 1224 NNRR, 2/14/2012, M448123

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/1/2012

3) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., Sugar Daddy, 3/3/2012, M445901

4) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., E. Anderson 3, 2/13/2012, M 446918

Shorn Yearling Ram

1) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., Sugar Ridge Channel Cat RRNN, 3/30/2012, M445902

2) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., E. Anderson 4, 3/12/2012, M 446926

Fall Ram Lamb

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 10/28/2012

January Ram Lamb

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 1/31/2013

2) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 1/28/2013, 449144

3) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 1/28/2013, 448758

February Ram Lamb

1) Anderson Farms, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms 220, 2/17/2012, Pending

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/28/2013

3) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., Channel Cat 07-13, 2/18/2013, M448549

4) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms 217, 2/8/2013, M 449216

5) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 2/2/2013, 448759

6) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms 218, 2/11/2013, M 449217

March and After Ram Lamb

1) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 3/2/2013, 448761

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/16/2013

3) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., E. Anderson 6, 3/15/2013, M 449208

4) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., E Anderson 7, 3/19/2013, M 449207

Shorn Ram Lamb - All Ages

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/28/2013

2) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 1/20/2013, 448757

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

2) SS Shrops, Davenport

3) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms Pair, 2/1/2013

Yearling Ewe

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/1/2012

2) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms 214, 3/2/2012, M 446915

3) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/17/2012

4) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms 210, 2/21/2012, M 446914

5) Jackson Musselman, Mabel, Minn., Brockmann 1275 NN RR, 1/18/2012, M 446205 EWE

6) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., Brie, 2/17/2012, M445896

Shorn Yearling Ewe

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/12/2012

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/1/2012

3) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 1/1/2012, 445684

4) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms 202, 2/4/2012, M 446912

5) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., Sugar Ridge Gabrielle RRNN, 3/30/2012, M445898

6) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms 203, 2/8/2012, M 446913

7) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 2/2/2012, 445690

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

2) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms, 2/1/2013

3) SS Shrops, Davenport

4) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 10/28/2012

2) SS Shrops, Davenport, Brockmann, 10/4/2012, 448125

January Ewe Lamb

1) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 1/25/2013, 448078

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 1/31/2013

3) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shromps, 1/22/2013, 448077

4) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., Sugar Ridge 01-13 RRNN Ramona, 1/30/2013, M448542

5) Jackson Musselman, Mabel, Minn., 1/3/2013, M 448241 EWE

February Ewe Lamb

1) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 2/10/2013, 448082

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/16/2013

3) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Rueber Shrops 1224 NNRR, 2/3/2013, M448124

4) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms 221, 2/10/2013, M 449215

5) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., Sugar Ridge 12-13 RRNN Ruth, 2/26/2013, M448547

6) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Barnes Lady 3007, 2/5/2013, Pending

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/28/2013

March and After Ewe Lamb

1) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., Sugar Ridge 14-13 RRNN Jewel, 3/6/2013, M448541

2) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 3/2/2013, 448752

3) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 3/10/2013, 448753

4) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/17/2013

Shorn Ewe Lamb - All Ages

1) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis., WI 1049, 3/6/2013

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/28/2013

3) SS Shrops, Davenport, SS Shrops, 1/20/2013, 448076

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) SS Shrops, Davenport

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

3) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms Pair, 2/1/2013

4) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

Pair of Lambs

1) SS Shrops, Davenport

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

3) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms Pair, 2/1/2013

4) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

Young Flock

1) SS Shrops, Davenport

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

3) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo., Anderson Farms Young Flock, 2/1/2013

4) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

Flock

1) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

2) SS Shrops, Davenport

3) Emily Anderson, Macon, Mo.

4) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ends today. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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20 Aug 2013

FFA Members Trot to Top Titles at Iowa State Fair Horse Show

By Lori Chappell
DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Meredith Williams of Hudson was named Champion High Point Exhibitor in the FFA Horse Show held Wednesday and Thursday as part of the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Amy Turner of Knoxville was named Reserve Champion High Point Exhibitor.

Williams competed with 103 exhibitors from 36 FFA chapters who showed a total of 179 animals.

Additional results below:

DRAFT BREEDS

Aged Horses

1) Ethan Bair, Keswick

Champion Draft Breeds: Ethan Bair, Keswick

DRAFT SHOWMANSHIP

Draft Showmanship

1) Ethan Bair, Keswick

MULE

Aged Mules

1) Mickey Dunkin, Bussey

2) Bailey Brummel, Peru

Champion Mule: Mickey Dunkin, Bussey

Reserve Champion Mule: Bailey Brummel, Peru

OTHER LIGHT HORSE BREEDS

1, 2 and 3 Year Olds

1) Makaela Rodriguez, Muscatine

Aged Horses

1) Caley Jacobsen, Clinton

2) Dustin Bigler, Decorah

3) Leslie Marvin, Bellevue

4) Kaytlin Otteson, Decorah

5) Rachel Ostrem, Radcliffe

Champion Other Light Breed: Makaela Rodriguez, Muscatine

Reserve Champion Other Light Breed: Caley Jacobsen, Clinton

PERFORMANCE

2 to 5-Year-Old Walk/Trot

1) Kim Wilson, Muscatine

2) Rachel Kelly, Parnell

3) Marah Smith, Cresco

4) Bailey Collins, Ames

5) Ashtyn Dove, Dike

Trail

1) Amy Turner, Knoxville

2) Rachel Holsteen, Yarmouth

3) Marah Smith, Cresco

5) Kendra Nemmers, Earlham

Light Horse/Pony Pleasure Driving

1) Rachel Ostrem, Radcliffe

2) Mickey Dunkin, Bussey

Pony Western Pleasure

1) Dannie Williamson, Spencer

2) Casey James, Lenox

3) Roger Kyte, Eldora

4) Alexandra Cleverley, Newton

5) Katelyn DeHaan, Otley

6) Amy Turner, Knoxville

English Pleasure

1) Amy Turner, Knoxville

2) Kylee Short, Afton

3) Caley Jacobsen, Clinton

4) MiKayla Pfab, Granger

5) Elyse Buysse, West Liberty

English Equitation

1) Kylee Short, Afton

2) Abbey Smith, Adel

3) Amy Turner, Knoxville

4) Crystal Mcgarry, Bryant

5) Leslie Marvin, Bellevue

Hunter Hack

1) Rachel Ostrem, Radcliffe

2) Caley Jacobsen, Clinton

3) Melissa Lindley, Creston

4) Jessica Hanrahan, Prole

5) Amy Turner, Knoxville

Heavy Hitch Draft Team

1) Ethan Bair, Keswick

2 to 3-Year-Old Junior Horse Western Pleasure

1) Meredith Williams, Hudson

2) Amy Turner, Knoxville

3) Lisa Jorgensen, Rockwell

4) Savanah Farrell, Saint Charles

5) Kim Wilson, Muscatine

4 to 5-Year-Old Junior Horse Western Pleasure

1) Jessica Hanrahan, Prole

2) MiKayla Pfab, Granger

3) Kylee Short, Afton

4) Makayla Johnston, Baxter

5) Shania Roush, Newton

Senior Western Pleasure

1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

2) Derek Heitland, Sheffield

3) Deven Heitland, Sheffield

4) Marah Smith, Cresco

5) Ethan Faeth, Fort Madison

Ranch Horse Pleasure

1) Emma Sunderman, Clarinda

2) Hunter McCullough, Knoxville

3) Kirk Hatfield, Leon

4) McKaila Von Rentzell, Earlham

5) Deven Heitland, Sheffield

Western Equitation

1) Crystal Mcgarry, Bryant

2) Whitney Vesey, Indianola

3) Meredith Williams, Hudson

4) Marah Smith, Cresco

5) Meredith Puls, Jewell

Reining

1) Derek Heitland, Sheffield

2) Liz Sample, Otley

3) Deven Heitland, Sheffield

4) Kendra Nemmers, Earlham

5) Kaedon Volz, Norway

Bareback Pleasure

1) James Stewart, Marengo

2) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

3) Elizabeth Welke, Boone

4) Caley Jacobsen, Clinton

5) Ceara Hudnut, Deep River

PONY

1, 2 and 3 Year Olds

1) Alexandra Cleverley, Newton

Small Aged Ponies

1) Mickey Dunkin, Bussey

Large Aged Ponies

1) Alexandra Cleverley, Newton

2) Amy Turner, Knoxville

3) Sierra Kubik, Traer

4) Jannell Huebbe, Maquoketa

5) Emily Hunt, Bussey

Champion Pony Breeds: Alexandra Cleverley, Newton

Reserve Champion Pony Breeds: Amy Turner, Knoxville

SHOWING

Showmanship

1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

2) Elyse Buysse, West Liberty

3) Whitney Vesey, Indianola

4) Crystal McGarry, Bryant

5) Lisa Jorgensen, Rockwell

SPEED EVENTS

Barrel Racing

1) Morgan Quick, Redding

2) Melissa Lindley, Creston

3) Ally Swanson, Marble Rock

4) Cassidy Leer, What Cheer

5) Jannell Huebbe, Maquoketa

Flag Race

1) Adam Drain, Danville

2) Brook Jacobsma, Orange City

3) Jenny Loving, Muscatine

4) Jannell Huebbe, Maquoketa

5) Makaela Rodriguez, Muscatine

Pole Bending

1) Amy Turner, Knoxville

2) Adam Drain, Danville

3) Emma Pullen, Clarinda

4) Hunter McCullough, Knoxville

5) Melissa Lindley, Creston

WESTERN-TYPE HORSES

Foals

1) Madison Wood, Rudd

2 Year Olds

1) Kim Wilson, Muscatine

2) Lisa Jorgensen, Rockwell

3) Jessica Beatty, Creston

4) Ashtyn Dove, Dike

5) Amy Turner, Knoxville

3 Year Olds

1) Meredith Williams, Hudson

2) Larissa Volz, Norway

3) Kim Wilson, Muscatine

4) Ashtyn Dove, Dike

Aged Mares

1) Madison Wood, Rudd

2) Leslie Marvin, Bellevue

3) Whitney Vesey, Indianola

4) Amy Turner, Knoxville

5) Jennifer Macdonald, Shenandoah

Broodmares

1) Victoria Eckley, Hedrick

2) Krista McKusker, Marengo

3) Tayler Foster, Riverside

4) Jessica Hanrahan, Prole

Aged Geldings

1) Crystal Mcgarry, Bryant

2) Cole Pohlman, Mingo

3) Elizabeth Welke, Boone

4) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

5) Elyse Buysse, West Liberty

Champion Western: Madison Wood, Rudd

Reserve Champion Western: Meredith Williams, Hudson

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ends today. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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16 Aug 2013

ISU Extension and Outreach Scott County Calendar

By Amanda Heitz

August 27, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

 

September 3, 2013 Summer Gardening Webinar, Scott County Extension Office, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

 

September 6, 2013 Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

 

September 24, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

 

Visit our events calendar at our web site: http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/

14 Aug 2013

Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Strengthen Illinois Agriculture

By Brooke Anderson

New Laws Ensure Safer Egg Products, Greater Agricultural Expertise on the Illinois Finance Authority Board, and Greater Support for Illinois Wheat

SPRINGFIELD - In honor of Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair, Governor Pat Quinn signed several bills to support the state's number one industry. The new laws will mean safer egg products, increased agricultural expertise on the state financing board, greater support for Illinois wheat and more accurate weighing and measuring systems. Today's actions are part of Governor Quinn's agenda to promote and support Illinois agriculture.

"Agriculture Day celebrates our number one industry and these new laws will help thousands of farmers across our state," Governor Quinn said. "By supporting Illinois agriculture, we can create jobs and grow our economy while continuing to feed Americans and people around the world."

House Bill 2783 was an initiative of the Illinois Department of Agriculture and was sponsored by State Representative Jim Sacia (R-Pecatonica) and State Senator Tim Bivins (R-Dixon). It allows the state to impose fines and other penalties on egg wholesalers who sell eggs to any person or business not properly licensed by the state. The legislation also allows the state to suspend the wholesale license of the offender if he or she fails to pay these penalties. This new authority to monitor the selling and wholesaling of eggs will protect public health and ensure that safe, quality eggs are being marketed in Illinois. The new law is effective immediately.

Governor Quinn also signed House Bill 2748, which requires at least two members of the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) have expertise in agribusiness or production agriculture. IFA provides access to low-cost, non-conventional financing to help businesses, farms, local governments, and hospitals get needed growth capital. Having two members with agricultural expertise will make IFA more responsive to farming needs. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Josh Harms (R-Watseka) and State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and takes effect immediately.

Additionally, Governor Quinn signed House Bill 2709 and House Bill 2273. House Bill 2709, sponsored by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) and State Senator John M. Sullivan (D-Rushville), appoints a temporary wheat development committee that will foster new markets for wheat products and provide research for wheat farming and production.

House Bill 2273, sponsored by State Representative Patrick Verschoore (D-Milan) and Senator Sullivan, clarifies the state's Weights and Measures Act as it pertains to heavy truck scales operated by agricultural grain, feed, fertilizer, chemical, or construction aggregate producers. The law takes effect immediately and requires these scales to be certified by the state to help ensure the accuracy of these devices.

Also signed today was House Bill 1272, which designates the first Saturday of every month as "Eat Local, Buy Illinois Products Day" to promote local food initiatives, agribusiness and encourage local communities to reinvest in the local economy. Sponsored by State Representative Sam Yingling (D-Round Lake Beach) and State Senator David Koehler (D-Peoria), the bill takes effect immediately.

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