18 Aug 2015

More News from the Iowa State Fair 8/18/2015

By Mindy Williamson

DeWitt Dairy Farm Earns Top Title in Iowa State Fair Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Top dairy farms competed for honors in the Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Lee-Anns Swiss of DeWitt showed the Grand Champion Female and received the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder titles. Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins of Hillsboro received the Reserve Grand Champion Female banner and Uluru Swiss Acres of Clermont were named Honorable Mention.

Goodman Dairy Farm of Rose Hill claimed the Reserve Premier Exhibitor title and Fick Swiss of Boyden claimed the Reserve Premier Breeder title.

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

BROWN SWISS

Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - May 31, 2015

1) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Jongluer Ida, 3/2/2015, 840003012584224

2) Brylie Volker, Sumner, Onword Mooner Vill, 3/1/2015, 68167256

3) Dandee Swiss, Dewitt, Tanbark Wine ET, 3/11/2015, 000000068168306

4) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Lizzie Landry ET, 3/17/2015

5) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, USA C Saffron, 3/1/2015, 68166908

6) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Ferrari Opal, 3/12/2015, 00000006819214

7) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Martini Pieka, 3/15/2015, 68168890

8) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, Devore Martini Pheona, 3/14/2015, 68168889

Winter Heifer Calf -- Dec. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Victor Cricket, 12/15/2014, 68169408

2) Brylie Volker, Sumner, Onword Brookings Viante, 12/20/2014, 68167253

3) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Lucious Lucy, 1/2/2015

4) Jo-Lane Dairy, Monona, Jo-Lane Mooner Jupiter, 2/6/2015, 73278682

5) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Olivia Okay, 12/30/2014, 68166109

6) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Goodman Durham Alert Avery, 12/7/2014, 68169230

7) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

8) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Lee-Anns Jongleur Gift, 12/24/2014, 000000068166116

9) Four-M Swiss, Crawfordsville, Four-M Jackpot Junifer, 12/3/2014, 68167486

10) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, Devore Martini Tayla, 1/11/2015, 68168888

11) Eberling Dairy, Postville, KE Sahar Kannon Snickers, 12/6/2014, 68168025

Fall Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2014

1) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Denver Pharoah, 10/24/2014, 68169177

2) Jo-Lane Dairy, Monona, Jo-Lane Cartel Jazzy, 10/30/2014, 73278662

3) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Olson Tanbark Carol Carly, 9/11/2014, 68163053

4) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Lola Lookout, 9/1/2014, 68162658

5) Four-M Swiss, Crawfordsville, VoGrin Four-M Safari ET, 9/2/2014, 68166075

6) Jo-lane Dairy, Monona, Jo-Lane Cartle Mae, 10/30/2014, 73278663

7) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Power Line Nibbler, 9/26/2014, 68166247

8) Jim Hammerand, Epworth, OLD MILL JONG DOMINICA ETV, 9/9/2014, 840003014650119

9) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, KE Saga Pepper Shannon, 9/10/2014, 68163968

10) Greg Bedwell, New Virginia, Triangle Acres Pro Poise, 10/27/2014, 68163341

Summer Yearling Heifer -- June 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Four-M Swiss, Crawfordsville, Kruses Four-M Fireball, 7/8/2014, 68163472

2) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Tanbark Ivy, 6/18/2014, 840003012584225

3) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Ferrari Francky, 6/2/2014, 68166149

4) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Sun-Made Bosephus Pebbles, 7/23/2014, 840003014589960

5) Jordan Kalenske, Fairbank, Miss Annalies A Game ET, 6/29/2014, 68169226

6) Sean Kinney, Dewitt, Viking Valley Whirlwind Sora, 6/9/2014, 68160253

7) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Titus Paige, 6/3/2014, 68160249

8) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores GoldRush Rebellion, 6/13/2014, 68163537

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - May 31, 2014

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Total Whistle, 3/9/2014, 68161274

2) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Georgie Grace, 3/20/2014

3) Eberling Dairy, Postville

4) Natalie, Mitchell,Wesley & Gabriel Hanson, La Porte City, LeeAnns Gib Gracie, 3/15/2014, 68161277

5) Dandee Swiss, Dewitt, Obsession Lady Luck, 4/7/2014, 840003012196617

6) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, Onword Brookings Voyage, 5/29/2014, 68162218

7) Four-M Swiss, Crawfordsville, Four-M PPJ Play, 3/2/2014, 68159254

Winter Yearling Heifer -- Dec.1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Dandee Swiss, Dewitt, Achen My Temtation, 12/14/2013, 68156923

2) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, CNJ Java Kandi, 12/4/2013, 68158525

3) Natalie, Mitchell,Wesley & Gabriel Hanson, La Porte City, Grunders SS P Lady, 12/3/2013, 68157745

4) Luitjens Farms, Ashton, Cutting Edge HP Ruffet ET, 12/1/2013, 68158867

5) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Cozy Valley Hotrod Firefly, 12/1/2013, 68159673

6) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVore Total Dawn, 12/8/2013, 68160715

Fall Yrlg. Heifer (not in milk) -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2013

1) TWIN-ELMS-VU, Readlyn, TWIN ELMS VU JAVA BREE, 9/9/2013, USA 69618354

2) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Tnbark Snapple, 9/28/2013, 68159695

3) Natalie, Mitchell,Wesley & Gabriel Hanson, La Porte City, LeeAnns Zach Flirt, 9/16/2013, 68157503

4) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Cutting Edge B Belinda, 9/2/2013, 68156060

5) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Prime Time Titanium Barbie ET, 9/3/2013, 68157344

6) Sean Kinney, Dewitt

7) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Dominator Tanya, 10/29/2013, 68160246

Junior Best Three Females

1) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth

2) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

3) Fick Swiss, Boyden

4) Jo-Lane Dairy, Monona

5) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

Junior Two Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2013

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Terra Rose A Salena ET, 3/10/2013, 68149001

2) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, Onword Vindication Viago, 5/21/2013, 68157021

3) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Olsons Dutch TID Treese, 7/17/2013, 68156425

Senior Two Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro, R&S Type Wise Citori, 9/6/2012, 68147095

2) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Thunder Ruby, 12/23/2012, 68150871

3) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Omni Bonanza Olivia, 9/14/2012, 68144808

4) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Faust Vixen, 12/11/2012, 68147844

5) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, CODYZ Payssli Dalyla, 12/5/2012, 71767651

6) Natalie, Mitchell,Wesley & Gabriel Hanson, La Porte City, LeeAnns Raven Prancer, 12/4/2012, 68147843

7) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Jasmine Janet, 9/9/2012, 68144806

8) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores GoldRush Piper, 9/1/2012, 68152121

9) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, CIE Cozy Valley Dutch Vinilla, 11/2/2012, 68165965

10) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Total Pheonemon, 1/13/2013

Junior Three Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Apache Buick, 4/19/2012, 68147819

2) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Royal - lind Suprm Phoenix Et, 3/2/2012, 68139374

3) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, Onword Temtation Voyeur ET, 6/14/2012, 68162217

Senior Three Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Cadillac Wishful, 1/2/2012, 68138359

Cow Four Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2010 - Aug. 31, 2011

1) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Top Acres M W Sunny, 3/2/2011, 68130958

2) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Sun-Made HP Denver Pippa - ET, 6/1/2011, 68132693

Cow Five Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2009 - Aug. 31, 2010

1) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, Stevbers George Pheobe, 4/9/2010, 68122071

2) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro, Bridge View Mich JJ Jewel, 12/2/2009, 68115913

3) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Misty Midnight, 8/20/2010

4) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Pilot Payton, 6/25/2010, 68127745

5) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, To-Bram Parker Roz, 5/13/2010, 68150098

Aged Cow -- Before Sept. 1, 2009

1) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Scenic Ridge Agenda Mayme, 7/12/2007, 960034

2) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVore Victor Rena, 7/18/2008, 68111510

Lifetime Production

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's P Surge Carnival ET, 3/9/2009, 68112292

2) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Anns Madison Victory, 9/15/2007

Best Three Head

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

2) Fick Swiss, Boyden

3) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth

4) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

Best Four Head

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

2) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

3) Fick Swiss, Boyden

4) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth

Junior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Twin-elms-vu, Readlyn, Twin Elms Vu Java Breeze

Reserve) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Jong Iver

Honorable Mention) Four-M Swiss, Crawfordsville, Four M Fireball

Intermediate Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Blue Skies Swiss & Holsteins, Hillsboro, Blue Skies Swiss and Holsteins - Citori 140

Reserve) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

Senior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Anns Carnival 156

Reserve) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Uluru Sunny 147

Honorable Mention) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVore Pheobe 151

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Farms from the Midwest Earn Top Titles Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Show at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Top dairy farms competed for honors in the Ayrshire Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Bushman Dairy of Calmar showed the Grand Champion Female and Caitlyn Cull and Brent Thompson of Melbourne received the Reserve Grand Champion banner.

Yarrabee Farms of Brooklyn received an Honorable Mention for the Grand Champion Female and also claimed the Premier Exhibitor title. Ridge View Farm of Lancaster, Mo. received the Reserve Premier Exhibitor title and the Champion Premier Breeder title. Lazy M Farm of Stitzer, Wis. claimed the Reserve Premier Breeder spot.

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

AYRSHIRE

Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - May 31, 2015

1) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, Onword Lazy M Gibbs Kaddy ET, 3/5/2015, 100702495

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Loch Denver, 3/24/2015, 100701869

3) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Sco-Lo Dreamer Miracle-ET, 3/2/2015, 73762430

4) Adrianna Lau, Shullsburg, Wis., Lazy M Eiffel Bacardi, 3/2/2015, 840003125829046

5) Brynlee Volker, Sumner, Onword Lazy M Gibbs Kaliope-ET, 3/7/2015, 100698495

6) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Remington Penny, 3/3/2015, 72481949

7) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Stillmore Dream Milena, 3/5/2015

8) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Old-N-Lazy Dream of a Diva, 3/1/2015, 840003125829056

9) Sawyer Farms, Marshalltown, Edgebrook Dreamer Nicki, 3/8/2015, 840003129745750

10) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, Onword Lazy M Gibbs Kinky ET, 3/11/2015, 100702507

11) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Dempsey Brigid, 3/17/2015, 100698271

12) Zach Eberling, Postville, Z-way Farms Drew Riddle R575, 3/3/2015, 100703571

13) Irish Hill Swiss, Dewitt, Tentinger Blaze Misty, 3/2/2015, 73760592

Winter Heifer Calf -- Dec. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M-Mueller Margarita, 12/1/2014, 840003125828954

2) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Yellow Briar Sally Ann, 1/7/2015

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View WN Emily, 12/4/2014, 100702347

4) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, Valley View Kato Cecilia, 12/8/2014, 100700251

5) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJ's Riggins Royal, 12/27/2014, 74016660

6) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-Shire Gmans Peacks, 12/8/2014, 100691078

Fall Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2014

1) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Maple-Ayr Dream Fancy, 9/1/2014, 100700288

2) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Sco-Lo Reality Missy, 9/3/2014, 840003126588193

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View DB Rascal, 9/3/2014, pending

4) Delta Acres Dairy, Earlville, Delta Acres Burdette Jesse, 9/1/2014, 72895978

5) Jo-Lane Dairy, Monona, Onword Perfect Amethyst, 9/8/2014, 73278651

6) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Maxum Ms Kay-ET, 9/7/2014, 840003125959051

7) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arthuracres Opp Alana ET, 9/3/2014, 840003012898590

8) JOSTHCA ACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE RG RAZBERRY, 9/3/2014, 840 003 012 413657

9) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJ's Power Phoenix, 9/17/2014, 70272080

10) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Maple-Dell Dreamer Destinee-ET, 9/5/2014, 71900266

11) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Stillmore Superior Ida, 9/7/2014, 840003124930748

12) Daltondale Farms, Hartland, Wis., Daltondale Dreamer Ali, 9/10/2014, 100687956

13) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Jagger Sparta, 9/5/2014, 100698244

14) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Bear-Ayr Homerun Kassidy, 9/25/2014, 100688724

15) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, KA-DA-Ayr Jurispru Pauline, 9/5/2014

16) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-Shire Stam Ada, 9/26/2014, 100690714

Summer Yearling Heifer -- June 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Old-N-Lazy Home Makin Money - ET, 6/5/2014, 840003012136646

2) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A Superior Remedy, 7/17/2014, 71692245

3) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Bear-Ayr Whammy Holly, 8/6/2014, 100687385

4) HB Holsteins, Marengo, Miss Big Bang Of Iowayside, 7/5/2014, 840003012002017

5) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Old-Bankston JC Margarita-ET, 6/21/2014, 73762405

6) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Baby, 6/10/2014, 100702141

7) Lango Dairy, Hopkinton, LD Double Barrel Sophia, 6/28/2014, 100694923

8) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, Brij-Ayr Farm Annabelle, 7/2/2014, 73880215

9) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-Shire Stam Cracker, 7/12/2014, 10069693

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - May 31, 2014

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Arthuxacres opp Albany - ET, 3/14/2014, 840003012898583

2) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Stillmore Free B Mani-ET, 4/22/2014, 100684962

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Whammy Shotski - ET, 3/4/2014, 840003012136520

4) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge DBL Barrel Preston, 3/1/2014, 71767681

5) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Edgebrook Karohot Allison, 3/16/2014, 840003129745747

6) JOSTHCA ACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE Burdett Anna, 3/30/2014, 840 003 012 413 656

7) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arhturacres Opp Avril - ET, 3/19/2014, 840003012898584 - 32

8) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Jazzy, 3/4/2014, 100683372

9) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-Shire G-Man's Echo, 5/4/2014, 100680445

Winter Yearling Heifer -- Dec. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Free Beer Annette, 1/15/2014, 840003125333296

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridg View Burdette Callie, 1/18/2014, 100683381

3) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arthuracres Predator Aero - ET, 12/11/2013, 840003012898581 - 29

4) Daltondale Farms, Hartland, Wis., Daltondale Prestige Merry, 12/1/2013, 100673469

5) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Dreamer Presly, 12/6/2013, 71767673

6) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, Valley View Princeton Sheila, 1/20/2014, 100700224

7) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-shire Gibbs Taylor, 2/17/2014, 100680481

Fall Yrlg. Heifer (not in milk) -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2013

1) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal De Nero Phanta, 9/12/2013, 65391686

2) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Yellow Briar Sally Sue, 10/15/2013, 100696019

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Dream, 9/26/2013, 100683390

Junior Best Three Females

1) Arthuracres, Oelwein

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

3) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg

Junior Two Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2013

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Calimero Red Rose - ET, 4/1/2013, 840003012136247

2) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Tri-Star Ainsley - ET, 3/17/2013, 840003012524445

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Chase Rainy, 3/11/2013, 100683439

4) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Doublebarrel Kaboom, 6/11/2013, 100679661

5) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Champ Julia, 4/12/2013, 100701908

6) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Burdette Peru, 6/13/2013, 71767661

7) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Burdette 5398, 7/21/2013, 72616234

8) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Lot Dayle, 7/12/2013, 100672280

9) Cost Farms, Long Grove, New-Ayr MisLead's Mocha, 3/23/2013, 71673461

Senior Two Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Sco-Lo Reality Mystique, 12/2/2012, 72304600

2) Fred Williams, Mabel, Minn., Bushman Burdette Dazzle, 9/1/2012, 71256932

3) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, ROSAYRE DREAMER'S CANDY, 1/8/2013, 100681464

4) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Dallas, 9/12/2012, 100663202

5) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Onword Crosby Angel, 12/24/2012, 100654859

6) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View DW Jasmine, 9/18/2012, 100663220

Junior Three Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Caitlyn Cull & Brent Thompson, Melbourne, Daltondale Prestige Sal, 6/2/2012, F100638952

2) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Nickel-Plate Distinction 878, 3/7/2012, 70920280

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Ski-Pal DBLWHMY Harley, 7/1/2012, 71702254

4) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJ's Poker Justine, 3/22/2012, 70272068

5) Lango Dairy, Hopkinton, Ski-Pal De Niro Sophie, 7/20/2012, 65391795

6) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Kar-Ayr Ramius Special, 3/13/2012, 65004545

Cow Four Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2010 - Aug. 31, 2011

1) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Onword Calimero Ariel-ET, 7/12/2011, 100624447

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Cash Nectar, 12/20/2010, 100619623

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Hummer Ruby, 11/18/2010, 69868940

4) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Burdette Harley-ET, 3/30/2011, 70257236

5) Zach Eberling, Postville, Northern Lites Riggins Calista, 3/26/2011, 100615469

Cow Five Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2009 - Aug. 31, 2010

1) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Faucher Calimero Sassy, 3/10/2010, 68653496

2) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A OB Superior Goldmine, 7/12/2010, 68847296

3) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, Valley View Shobo Virtual, 4/21/2010, 100700215

Aged Cow -- Before Sept. 1, 2009

1) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Bar - Vue BBK Goldy-ET, 3/17/2007, 62885457

2) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Burdette Hannah, 5/18/2008, 100541346

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Covey-PA Modem Reese, 5/9/2008, 66524070

4) HB Holsteins, Marengo, Miss BlackVelvet Of Iowayside, 6/2/2007, 100534203

Lifetime Production

1) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Right-Angle T Harley, 3/12/2004, 100364699

Best Three Head

1) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

2) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

Best Four Head

1) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

4) Cost Farms, Long Grove

Junior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Holsteins - 340 Albany

Reserve) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Farm 333 - Home Maker

Honorable Mention) Onword Swiss &cattle Company, Monona, Onword Swiss 296 Kaddy

Intermediate Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Caitlyn Cull & Brent Thompson, Melbourne, Caitlyn Cull & Brent Thompson 376- Sal

Reserve) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Farm 362 - Red Rose

Honorable Mention) Shawn and Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Banowetz 380 - Distraction

Senior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Bushman Dairy 388 Sassy

Reserve) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Yarrabee 394 Harley

Honorable Mention) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A Ayrshires 392

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Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Holstein Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Top dairies competed for honors in the Holstein Dairy Cattle show judged Friday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Volker-Hovden Holsteins of Maynard claimed the Grand Champion Female and Reserve Grand Champion Female banners as well as the Premier Exhibitor title. Regancrest of Waukon was named second in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

Farnear Holsteins of Farley took first in the Premier Breeder contest and Moondale Farm of Monona took second.

The Premier Breeder Award is given to the competitor who earns the most points for animals bred and exhibited by the entrant or others during the day's show. The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

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

HOLSTEIN

Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - May 31, 2015

1) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, KCCK McBeth, 3/5/2015, 716925292

2) LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS, Peosta, LE-O-LA CHARISMA-ET, 3/1/2015, 72608705

3) LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS, Peosta, LE-O-LA CHARM-ET, 3/1/2015, 72608706

4) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Doorman Rumchata, 3/4/2015, 74464649

5) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs AA Landmine, 3/1/2015, 8400013223530

6) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Chelios Tanysha, 3/6/2015, Applied For

7) Sawyer Farms, Marshalltown, Edgebrook Absolute Perfection-Red, 3/3/2015, 840003129745748

8) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Brokaw Starting, 3/2/2015, 840003013223535

9) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Banowetz Ashock Pleasure, 3/2/2015, 73999215

10) Royal-Review Holsteins, Colesburg, Royal-Review Exstacy-ET, 3/2/2015, 143337201

11) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM GOLD D TOKOTO, 3/12/2015, 840003014026065

12) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Applied For, 3/16/2015, Applied For

13) Quality Ridge, Coggon, Quality-Ridge Maggy P-Red, 3/11/2015, 143366911

14) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Nic-K Golden Dreams Alana, 3/1/2015

15) Ice Cream Acres, Homestead, Dina, 3/1/2015, 143280385

16) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Atwell Sassy-Red, 3/2/2015, 840003126102737

17) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Armani Dulce, 3/1/2015, 73398744

18) Tony Overmann, Earlville, Overmann Bama DeBorha - Red, 3/2/2015, 143393142

19) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Banowetz Armani Melinda, 3/8/2015, 73999219

20) Irish Hill Swiss, Dewitt, Jo-Clar Seaver Apple, 3/9/2015, 143307769

21) James Fossum, Waterville, Fossum Def Jenna 1426-red, 3/3/2015, 840003127699538

22) Eagle-View Dairy, Nashua, Eagle-View Gold Chip Mersae, 3/3/2015, USA74265206

23) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Theo Blossom - Red, 3/11/2015, 73398749

Winter Heifer Calf -- Dec. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Windhammer Clarissa, 12/20/2014, 840003129745749

2) LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS, Peosta, GOLDEN-OAKS KB LOCKETTE-ET, 12/13/2014, 840003127359495

3) KishHolm Holsteins, Monona, KishHolm Shock Em Cowgirl, 12/7/2014, 143386399

4) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Doormn Funkymonkey, 1/7/2015, 74464629

5) Schulte Bros., Watkins, SCHULTE-BROS HYDN RAMONA - ET, 12/9/2014, pending

6) John Butz, Cedar Rapids, Butz-Hill Browkaw Sid-ET, 12/3/2014, 3014494838

7) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ALX VADONNA-ET, 12/20/2014, 840003014026058

8) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen Daine MC Diamond, 1/8/2015, 73838198

9) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Crown Georgene-Red-PO, 12/2/2014, 840003126102730

10) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle G W Atwood Scott Harmony, 12/26/2014, 74464623

11) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM GOLDEN D VIOLA, 12/13/2014, 840003014026057

12) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Z-Breeze Armani Pearl, 12/2/2014, 73923630

13) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Church-Hill Equation Say It All, 12/1/2014, 840003014131151

14) Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta

15) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM SANCHEZ ANDREA, 1/3/2015, 840003014026060

16) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Hendel-Vatland Raven 4193 - ET, 12/9/2014, 3126231417

17) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, ArthurCreek Brazzle Camo, 12/2/2014, 840003125316737

18) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Anta Bella Stella-ET, 12/3/2014, 840003014494834

19) H & H Farms, Cresco, Duckett Action Lynn-Red-ET, 12/2/2014, 840003126491107

20) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Chuckies Super Nova, 12/1/2014, 73398724

21) Eagle-view Dairy, Nashua, Eagle-View GN ATWD Triple D, 12/2/2014, 74265192

22) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids, COST AIRLIFT SWEETHEART, 12/11/2014, 143321646

23) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Wedo-Ehr Colt Brandy, 12/5/2014, 143422842

24) Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta, RJR Pure 4317, 12/10/2014, 74001409

25) H & H Farms, Cresco, Duckett Action Lexi-Red-ET, 12/3/2014, 840003126491109

26) Geise Dairy, Dewitt, BLC-GEISE MICAH 420 R, 12/5/2014, 73383453

27) Ice Cream Acres, Homestead, Jordan, 1/4/2015, 143348562

28) Shana Hilgerson, Elkader, Penny-Royal Admrl Lyida, 12/22/2014, 73765317

Fall Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2014

1) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Wildrose G Dreams Chanelle, 9/2/2014, 73714951

2) LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS, Peosta, LE-O-LA ATWOOD LEANNE-ET, 9/17/2014, 72608679

3) Lyonsview Dairy Farm, West Union, DL-LYONSVIEW CANDY-RED, 9/2/2014, 63770481

4) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, LeOLa McCutchen Carisa - ET, 9/17/2014, 72608677

5) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen EQ Whiskey Sour, 9/5/2014, 73838190

6) E-Rock Dairy, Fairbank, Adeen, 9/3/2014, 840003012898591

7) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Airlift Kia, 9/5/2014, 840003126102724

8) Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta, RJR Attic 4203, 9/16/2014, 74001295

9) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Jacobs Atwood Cassil - ET, 9/4/2014, 108824215

10) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Atwood Scott Glam It Up, 10/20/2014, 74464594

11) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Buxton Asbury, 9/1/2014, 84000301223539

12) Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta, RJR Windbrook 4194-ET, 9/10/2014, 74001286

13) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, Hardwood Atwood Macy-ET, 9/1/2014, 840003125316726

14) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, St. Jacob Brazzle Hazzle-ET, 9/7/2014, 840003125613799

15) Quality Ridge, Coggon, Quality - Ridge Atwood Marty, 9/23/2014, 143197380

16) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Banowetz GC Moneymaker, 9/5/2014, 73999176

17) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Hitman Rihia, 9/1/2014, 74537684

18) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM GOLD D SPECTRE, 11/1/2014, 840003014026049

19) E-Rock Dairy, Fairbank, Nazdaq, 9/1/2014, 840003124730298

20) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Courtlane Gold Chip Beauty, 9/22/2014, 73352282

21) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids, COST AIRLIFT VIVIE, 10/25/2014, 143321637

22) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Z-Breeze Sanchez Cecilia, 10/1/2014, 73923628

23) Hanson Hilltop Farms LLC, Waukon, Hanson Hilltop Airlft Grape, 9/9/2014, 73204909

24) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Pavue Fever Lavender, 9/1/2014, 109432900

25) Bailey Martins, Luana, WILDROSE BRAWLER JARAH, 9/3/2014, USA 73714952

26) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Omanz Matilda, 9/1/2014, 59274221

27) Eagle-view Dairy, Nashua, Eagle-View M Dare Malrie, 9/4/2014, 72860327

28) Eagle-view Dairy, Nashua, Eagle-View Copnhagen Bubble, 9/25/2014, 72860343

29) Sam Hilgerson, Elkader, Penny-Royal Gilligan Nancy, 9/19/2014, 73765925

30) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Moneek Headliner Iggy-Tw, 9/14/2014, 73506244

31) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Absolute Ambrosia, 9/1/2014, 73398711

32) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Rockin-K Monroe red, 10/12/2014, 143197232

Summer Yearling Heifer -- June 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Miss Farnear Sage ET, 6/3/2014, 840003014494759

2) John Butz, Cedar Rapids, Butz-Hill Salisa DM, 6/17/2014, 3010356646

3) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Contender Atlee - Red, 6/3/2014, 84000301223536

4) Korian Holsteins, Postville, Korian Damlon Honey, 6/26/2014, 73168456

5) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ABS AURANGE-ET, 6/13/2014, 840003014026042

6) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, EK-CHF WINDBROOK ACTAVIA-ET, 6/15/2014, 840003014026043

7) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost RRT-Sol Red, 6/25/2014, 143418935

8) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, ArthurCreek GoldChip Chili, 7/16/2014, 840003125316719

9) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Grapejuice-Red, 6/28/2014, 840003126102716

10) Shawn and Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, RanJall Atwood Cadence, 6/7/2014

11) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Doorman Tonic, 6/15/2014, 72634279

12) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Hawkeye Dexter Bridgit, 6/19/2014, 840003014131139

13) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Sleek Justana, 6/4/2014

14) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Golden Maria, 6/9/2014, 73985191

15) Arthuracres, Oelwein

16) James Fossum, Waterville, MATT-DARI CLARK DIDA, 6/1/2014, 73727217

17) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Nors Brinley Hvezda Bretta, 6/9/2014, 71441009

18) Rolyn-Creek, Waukon, Ofski Armani Alice, 6/17/2014, 143032432

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - May 31, 2014

1) SteinRidgeJerseys, Lawler, OCD Gold Chip Eloise-ET, 3/5/2014, 840003013464280

2) LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS, Peosta, HAHNCREST ATW DANICA-ET, 3/15/2014, 142853605

3) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Gold Chip Jasmine, 3/17/2014, 72634248

4) Korian Holsteins, Postville, Korian Atwood Brenna - ET, 3/3/2014, 73618444

5) Tony Overmann, Earlville, Overmann Laddp Peanuts - Red, 3/2/2014, 142941098

6) Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta, RJR Sid 3983, 3/15/2014, 73247197

7) Quality Ridge, Coggon, Quality-Ridge Atwood Hiedi, 3/3/2014, 142899953

8) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids, COST AIRLIFT PAISLEY, 3/3/2014, 142889198

9) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Banowetz Lauthority Frozen, 3/15/2014, 73126710

10) Tower Ridge Farms, Anamosa, Tower Ridge Defiant Mary, 72717751

11) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Rollingriver Silver Red, 3/13/2014, 143021715

12) Shawn and Levi Banowetz, Charlotte

13) Buddenberg Farms, Decorah, Windy-Valley McCutch Raggy, 3/1/2014, 73713753

14) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Contender Kyanne - Red, 3/12/2014, 73398684

15) James Fossum, Waterville, Fossum BW Josey, 3/2/2014, 72838276

16) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Dempsey Cappucino, 3/1/2014, 73398683

17) Gav-N-View Farms, Lansing, 1661, 3/13/2014, 72822159

18) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Freeze Easter, 4/20/2014, 73398690

19) Bailey Martins, Luana, RIVER-DIVINE G LEAH-RED-ET, 3/8/2014, USA 72583941

Winter Yearling Heifer -- Dec. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Korian Holsteins, Postville, Korian Dempsey Blaze, 12/4/2013, 72084865

2) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs BN Dillon - ET, 12/3/2013, 72195590

3) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Goldwyn Gabby- ET Scott, 12/16/2013, 72634221

4) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Abbie Annetta - ET, 12/7/2013, 72596923

5) Arthuracres, Oelwein

6) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ANDROMEDA-ET, 12/9/2013, 840003014026029

7) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Braxton Tease, 12/1/2013, 73398664

8) Hanson Hilltop Farms LLC, Waukon, Hanson Hilltop Sanchez Catie, 12/2/2013, 71540648

9) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Airlift Jazz, 2/3/2014, 39210655

10) Drew Martins, Luana, Red-E-J Bradell 188-TW, 12/18/2013, USA 72926303

Fall Yrlg. Heifer (not in milk) -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2013

1) Quality Ridge, Coggon, Quality-Ridge Air Misty - ET, 9/8/2013, 142728468

2) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard, Stempfle Chelios Ginger Scott, 11/20/2013, 72634213

3) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Abbie Autumn - ETS, 9/30/2013, 72596879

4) Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta, RJR Doorman 3728-ET, 9/20/2013, 72505912

5) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen White Zinfandel, 9/3/2013, 71337166

6) Eagle-view Dairy, Nashua, Eagle-View Attic Gr-Gr-D, 11/11/2013, 72860265

7) Lyonsview Dairy Farm, West Union, WELSH-EDGE SANCHEZ ATAIN-ET, 9/11/2013, 71317015

8) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Hawkeye Atwood Dani, 9/13/2013, 8400003009829462

9) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale S Pandora, 9/5/2013, 56650997

10) H & H Farms, Cresco, Huhe Dundee Spritz, 9/23/2013, 143029946

11) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Nors Bazel Shot Beezus, 10/9/2013, 71441004

12) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville, Z-Breeze Brokaw Penelope, 10/15/2013, 73923614

13) Buddenberg Farms, Decorah, CloverhillFM Artic Freeze, 9/7/2013, 72514332

14) Rolyn-Creek, Waukon, Rolyn-Creek Windham Ciara, 9/17/2013, 71540627

Fall Yearling in Milk -- After Sept. 1, 2013

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Lindale Sid Ellen, 9/3/2013, 72064626

Junior Best Three Females

1) LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS, Peosta

2) Stempfle Holsteins, Maynard

3) Korian Holsteins, Postville

4) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana

5) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth

6) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

7) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

8) Quality Ridge, Coggon

9) Arthuracres, Oelwein

10) Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta

11) Eagle-view Dairy, Nashua

12) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids

13) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield

Junior Two Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2013

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

2) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Banberg Braxton Saltine, 3/3/2013, 72301173

3) Regancrest, Waukon, Ms Brasilias Barbara ET, 4/2/2013, 71298238

4) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Morsan Atwood Caramel, 3/16/2013, Can 11556509

5) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs AG Freestyle, 3/3/2013, 72195571

6) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Hawkeye Colt-P Erin-Red, 4/30/2013, 840003009829447

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

8) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Dalen Trix, 4/11/2013, 71341278

9) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids, COST PALERMO VOLLIE, 3/3/2013, 142384451

Senior Two Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) KishHolm Holsteins, Monona, KishHolm Clea - ET, 12/3/2012, 142494738

2) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Arolene Goldwyn Divine, 11/19/2012, Can 108140816

3) John Butz, Cedar Rapids, Jeanlu Goldwyn Gracie, 9/26/2012, 108042298

4) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, J-Volker Sid 911 - ET, 12/14/2012, 72215740

5) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Ladd Jaclyn-Red, 1/5/2013, 72165126

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

7) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Destry Trina, 9/2/2012, 72015815

8) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Braxton Amana - ET, 12/1/2012, 71298061

9) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale WH Carline, 9/27/2012, 5660978

10) Hamlett - Hill Holsteins, Arlington

11) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Hailey - ET, 10/3/2012, 71298011

12) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Ms Ainsley McAntabella - ET, 1/8/2013, 72127443

13) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway

14) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Sipka Destry Shirley-ET, 9/19/2012, 71926698

15) Sul-Mar Holsteins, Oelwein, Sul-Mar Dempsey Diamond, 9/26/2012, 56649440

16) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-del Atwood Far, 12/24/2012, 59017635

17) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Alexander J-Lo, 1/6/2013, 59017640

18) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids, COST BROKAW MISTLETOE, 12/26/2012, 72015821

Junior Three Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, E & M Acres Goldchip 450, 3/21/2012, 72292741

2) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Atwood Barby - ET, 3/21/2012, 70243022

3) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Sanchez Stacy, 7/28/2012, 56649073

4) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Rdmen Hiccup- RED, 3/3/2012, 70491713

5) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Uno Bridge Brie - ET, 6/1/2012, 71290845

6) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen Domain Dreamy, 6/1/2012, 71337110

7) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest S At Broadway - ET, 3/12/2012, 70243008

8) Velkommen Valley Farm, Calmar, Scottmore GC Maritime- ET, 3/4/2012, USA 70597484

9) Sul-Mar Holsteins, Oelwein, Sul-Mar Jordan Reno, 7/7/2012, 56649425

10) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Tammy RC - ET, 7/21/2012, 71341248

11) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Moneek Sailing Mazy, 4/30/2012, 70757519

12) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris - Del Atwood Lexus, 6/1/2012, 58684003

13) Scottmore Holsteins, Westgate, Scottmore Gold C Miracle, 3/7/2012, 70597479

14) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Atude Willow-Red, 6/1/2012, 70638733

Senior Three Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Farnear-tbr Popsicle -et, 10/7/2011, 66453865

2) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Hillpoint Aliza Red ET, 12/9/2011, 141658458

3) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Sacquitne Alxder Alex Anisa, 12/13/2011, 141720524

4) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Fever Piper, 11/5/2011, 53578093

5) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Chger Twizzler-Red, 1/27/2012, 70638727

6) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Explode China - ET, 1/17/2012, 70242918

7) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Morey Delilah, 9/16/2011, 71034821

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

9) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, Budjon - JK Atlantic Emmalee, 9/5/2011, 141476797

Cow Four Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2010 - Aug. 31, 2011

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Crisdhome Durham Crayola-et, 6/21/2011, 71225990

2) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Casino Lucky, 6/4/2011, 70638702

3) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Harmony-Ho Atwood Ryland, 8/17/2011, 70348342

4) KishHolm Holsteins, Monona, KishHolm Collette, 12/2/2010, 141255226

5) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, Miss Sanchez Lilly, 6/2/2011, 69737271

6) Velkommen Valley Farm, Calmar, Willows-Edge at Caramel, 7/18/2011, 141426756

7) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Morningview Frank Miracle, 4/10/2011, 69791847

8) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Atwood Donlee, 7/27/2011, 70242686

9) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen S Heartbreaker-ET, 9/1/2010, 69564072

10) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, KRF Aurora Sugarland, 7/7/2011, 70272105

11) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, MS Irish Land Grace, 3/1/2011, 1412971972

12) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Hawkeye Jake Blade, 1/23/2011, 840003005969699

13) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Durham Allie - ET, 4/1/2011, 141407360

14) TWIN-ELMS-VU, Readlyn, SCIENTIFIC CHINA DOLL RAE, 3/5/2011, USA 69264059

15) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Goodman Gabor Junie, 6/3/2011, 69881104

Cow Five Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2009 - Aug. 31, 2010

1) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Courtlane Colton Lisa, 1/29/2010, 66841030

2) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Rosebush, 12/18/2009, 66625119

3) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen San Dawnette, 3/17/2010, 69564047

4) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Damion Taphee - ET, 12/12/2009, 53578550

5) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Espen, 9/7/2009, 53578537

6) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear-TBR Atwood Babes - ET, 1/29/2010, 66453852

7) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Miss Arizona-ET, 3/2/2010, 69561873

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

9) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Nor-way-pete Sanchez Stacy, 3/25/2010, 69130143

10) Larry Madren, Redfield, Madren Baltimor Milady, 4/18/2010, 140847754

Aged Cow -- Before Sept. 1, 2009

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Ouriver Goldwyn Blitz, 3/9/2009, Can 9526193

2) LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS, Peosta, LE-O-LA TALENT LIBBY, 3/15/2008, 63719919

3) Korian Holsteins, Postville, Moondale Tsudy, 1/16/2008, 53578153

4) Regancrest, Waukon, Miss Damion Microsoft, 12/21/2008, 140008380

5) Korian Holsteins, Postville, Miss Glen Magnum, 5/23/2009, 140078549

6) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest - BHS Glimmer - ET, 3/2/2009, 64943552

7) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Goldwyn Paddy - ET, 4/3/2009, 53578740

8) H & H Farms, Cresco, New-Star Adv Hillary-Red-ET, 12/7/2007, 64476314

9) Sul-Mar Holsteins, Oelwein, Sul-Mar Pronto Trixie, 7/13/2009, 55211507

Best Three Head

1) Regancrest, Waukon

2) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

3) Moondale Farm, Monona

4) Regancrest, Waukon

5) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana

6) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

7) LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS, Peosta

8) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids

Best Four Head

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard

2) Regancrest, Waukon

3) Moondale Farm, Monona

4) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana

5) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

6) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

7) COST FARMS, Cedar Rapids

Junior Champion Female & Reserve

Grand) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, McBeth

Res. Grand) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, Charisma

Honorable Mention) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Clarisaa

Intermediate Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Volker-hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Popsicle

Reserve) Volker-hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Gold Chip

Honorable Mention) Kishholm Holsteins, Monona, Clea

Senior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Volker-hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Blitz

Reserve) Volker-hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Crayola

Honorable Mention) Courtlane Holstein, Ridgeway, Lisa

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Iowa Jersey Farms Win Top Titles in Iowa State Fair Dairy Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Dairies competed for top honors in the Jersey Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

The Grand Champion Female was shown by Steinridgejerseys of Lawler and Ski Pal Farms of Epworth exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

Kunde Jersey Farm of Manchester earned first place in both the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder contests. Cinnamon Ridge Dairy of Donahue claimed second place in both contests.

The Premier Breeder Award is given to the competitor who earns the most points for animals bred and exhibited by the entrant or others during the day's show. The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

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

JERSEY

Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - May 31, 2015

1) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Applejack Sunshine, 3/8/2015, 119289174

2) Schulte Bros., Watkins

3) Swede Alley Jerseys, Hinckley, Minn.

4) Taylor Pflughaupt, Vinton, Sandridge Explicit, 3/1/2015, 000067497133

5) Taylor Pflughaupt, Vinton, Sandridge Elevate, 3/3/2015

6) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, Miss Incentive Jolene, 3/1/2015, USA 119291913

7) Irish Hill Swiss, Dewitt, Iota Hired Gun Razzle-ET, 3/6/2015, 119256666

8) Tony Overmann, Earlville, Overman Request Bee, 3/3/2015, USA 119299797

9) Luke Koepke, Denver, GCJ Embark Pilgrim, 3/16/2015, 119260863

10) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Melaar Sarina Topeka Star, 4/11/2015, 119384301

11) Natalie Johnson, Lorimor, Pocky Victor Treasure, 4/30/2015, 119386433

Winter Heifer Calf -- Dec. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Gene Henderson, Manchester, Meadowridge Granite Erica, 12/13/2014, 119198171

2) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Delight Redford of Edgebrook, 12/3/2014, 840003129783185

3) Kara Schueler, Coralville, Lyon Plus Envy, 12/30/2014, 119201040

4) Swede Alley Jerseys, Hinckley, Minn.

5) Gabrielle Klemme, Coralville, Lyon Gentry Reece, 12/2/2014, 119211216

6) Sawyer Farms, Marshalltown, Edgebrook Gunman Ashton, 12/14/2014, 840003129783187

7) Steinridgejerseys, Lawler, Trudy, 12/5/2014, 119286171

8) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arhturacres Message Gypsy, 12/15/2014, 840003130639080

9) Summit Farm, Inc., Lester, SUMMETZ VERBATIM CALEY, 12/23/2014, 067605056

10) Taylor Pflughaupt, Vinton, Sandridge Electric, 12/12/2014, 000067497129

11) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Hired Virgin, 12/11/2014, 119388716

12) Twin-elms-vu, Readlyn, TWIN ELMS VU VALENTINO WHITNY, 12/7/2014, USA 06961835

13) Luke Koepke, Denver, GCJ Vajade41 Licorice, 12/7/2014, 119260685

14) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., R&S Razor Josie, 12/20/2014, 119320293

15) C.J. Lyons, Waterloo, Toot, 12/22/2014, 119300897

Fall Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2014

1) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Verbatim Electra - ET, 9/4/2014, 119303199

2) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Premier Skyler, 9/4/2014, 840003129783181

3) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Verbatim Eureka ET, 9/9/2014, 119303201

4) Gene Henderson, Manchester, StoneyPoint Excitation Filly, 9/4/2014, 119173118

5) SteinRidgeJerseys, Lawler, Covington/SteinRidge BabyBell 2-ET, 9/18/2014, 073620643

6) Tony Overmann, Earlville, Overmann Topeka Cherry, 9/2/2014, 119216695

7) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Tequila Sunrise, 9/3/2014, 119388707

8) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Danielle, 9/3/2014, 119190043

9) Summit Farm, Inc., Lester, VHM TEQUILA SUSIE, 9/2/2014, 067255009

10) Kara Schueler, Coralville, Lyon Plus Leann, 9/5/2014, 119210813

11) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Poppy, 9/5/2014, 119248812

12) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, Oak-Ridge-K Verbatin Boots, 10/5/2014, 119126077

13) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Kunde Moon Sunny, 10/3/2014, 119201303

14) Gabrielle Klemme, Coralville, Lyon Ajack Bay, 10/14/2014, 119210916

15) JaGlo Jerseys, Central City, Metalica Sunrise, 10/22/2014, 119184983

16) C.J. Lyons, Waterloo, Purity, 10/2/2014, 119201291

17) Natalie Johnson, Lorimor, Colby Victor Leslie, 10/23/2014, 119290220

Summer Yearling Heifer -- June 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady, 6/25/2014, 11950665

2) SteinRidgeJerseys, Lawler, Avonlea KS Victoria Secret, 6/1/2014, 074158194

3) Gene Henderson, Manchester, Meadowridge Bart Kennedy, 6/7/2014, 119190883

4) David Koss, Epworth, Bushman Redford Annie Of K&R, 7/10/2014, 119048720

5) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arhturacres Excitation Navy - ET, 6/24/2014, 840003012898587 - 35

6) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Tequila Gold, 7/25/2014, 119207288

7) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Gov Envy, 6/9/2014, 119206045

8) Summit Farm, Inc., Lester, SUMMETZ BERRETTA MABEL, 6/9/2014, 067254970

9) JaGlo Jerseys, Central City, JaGlo Fancy FiFi, 8/10/2014, 119091474

10) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Fancy, 6/11/2014, 119189924

11) Natalie Johnson, Lorimor, Cheddar Iatola Penny, 7/4/2014, 119290202

12) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Sunny Grove Voyager Gi-Gi, 6/2/2014, 119159745

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - May 31, 2014

1) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Impression Mylie, 3/10/2014, 840003129783188

2) SteinRidgeJerseys, Lawler, Hawk Pond Furor Malibu, 3/2/2014, 10030510

3) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, Nabholz Duke Audi, 5/24/2014, USA 118999881

4) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Gov Lollipop, 3/27/2014, 118993205

5) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Tri-Koebel Lady Luck 3-ET, 3/1/2014, 840003013203627

6) Sawyer Farms, Marshalltown, Reich-Dale Premier Shake-ET, 3/20/2014, 118984227

7) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Schulte Bros La Bamba-ET, 3/21/2014, 118993250

8) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Applejack Delilah, 3/20/2014, 119189867

9) Sawyer Farms, Marshalltown, Edgebrook Premier Jackie, 3/2/2014, JE840003124819629

10) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Sunny Grove Tequila Lady-ET, 3/3/2014, 118937560

11) JaGlo Jerseys, Central City, Krissy, 3/25/2015, 118936091

Winter Yearling Heifer -- Dec. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Edgebrook Premier Carley, 1/15/2014, 840003124819615

2) Sawyer Farms, Marshalltown, Edgebrook Donspiracy Madalyn, 12/16/2013, JE840003124819634

3) Gabrielle Klemme, Coralville, Lyon Comerica Jazz, 12/1/2013, 118925132

Fall Yrlg. Heifer (not in milk) -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2013

1) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Tequila Courtney, 9/22/2013, 840003124819619

2) Sawyer Farms, Marshalltown, All Lynn's HP Elisa-ET, 9/1/2013, 118629821

3) JaGlo Jerseys, Central City, JaGlo Nevaeh, 9/7/2013, 118666572

4) Kara Schueler, Coralville, Lyon Renegade Budge, 9/21/2013, 118810841

Fall Yearling in Milk -- After Sept. 1, 2013

1) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Roslyn, 9/10/2013, 118775308

2) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Edgebrook Grandious Gemini, 9/3/2013, 840003124819640

3) CINNAMON RIDGE DAIRY, Donahue, HEARTLAND TOPEKA TRACI, 9/29/2013, 067182942

Junior Best Three Females

1) Schulte Bros., Watkins

2) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa

3) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo.

4) JaGlo Jerseys, Central City

Junior Two Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2013

1) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Tequila Topanga-ET, 4/19/2013, 065391803

2) CINNAMON RIDGE DAIRY, Donahue, CINNAMON RIDGE TOPEKA BEVERLY, 6/5/2013, 118526182

3) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Bachelor Lyon Tequila Enya-ET, 3/24/2013, 118481108

4) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Bambi-KCCK Tequila Elsie, 3/16/2013, 118553676

5) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Orthridge Impulse Menesh, 3/31/2013, 067571304

6) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Budjon-Vail Tequila Dream, 4/11/2013, 118592440

7) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, Schulte Bros Governor Gina, 7/4/2013, USA 118589114

8) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Darlene, 3/20/2013, 118775166

Senior Two Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) David Koss, Epworth, Zumbach Eclipse Rosa, 10/9/2012, 118335528

2) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Ratliff Denver Azaria, 1/8/2013, 118377630

3) Matt Bonert, Epwroth, Spirit Daisy, 12/17/2012, 71758283

4) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Sunny Grove Voyager Bethany, 9/4/2012, 118408190

5) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Iota Fire Sarina, 12/6/2012, 118393582

Junior Three Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) SteinRidgeJerseys, Lawler, Avonlea BC Kept Secret, 7/20/2012, JECAN000011563532

2) Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester, Zumbach Iatola Halo, 5/12/2012, 118096944

3) Taylor Pflughaupt, Vinton, Arthuracres Tequila Natalia, 6/6/2012, 119019757

4) Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester, Kunde Tequila Shony, 6/3/2012, 118097084

5) Lango Dairy, Hopkinton, Kunde Riley Bobbi, 3/8/2012, 117983894

6) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Random Luck C Jazz, 5/6/2012, 118192435

7) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Woodmohr Sultan Mahala, 7/20/2012, 118291938

Senior Three Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012

1) Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester, Zumbach Tequila Hailey, 10/30/2011, 117921939

2) Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, Donahue

3) CINNAMON RIDGE DAIRY, Donahue, ARETHUSA SUREFIRE VIRGINIA-ET, 9/6/2011, 117906798

4) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Brenbe Regency Sydney, 10/28/2011, Jecan 11338069

Cow Four Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2010 - Aug. 31, 2011

1) Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester, Kunde Nutty Lava, 10/3/2010, 117360026

2) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Yarrabee Tequila Symphony, 3/26/2011, 070257233

3) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Bambis Gibbs Excitation Susie, 10/14/2010, 117590173

4) CINNAMON RIDGE DAIRY, Donahue, SPECT MAYE, 12/29/2010, 117507935

Cow Five Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2009 - Aug. 31, 2010

1) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Reich-Dale Minister Vala-ET, 11/27/2009, 117034200

2) Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester, Iatola Emerald, 10/2/2009, 117016561

3) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Avonela Intl Dare to Dream, 6/1/2010, 10989484

4) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Rockin-K Iatola Jerzie (GR), 3/17/2010, 117117431

Aged Cow -- Before Sept. 1, 2009

1) Summit Farm, Inc., Lester, ENNISKILLEN SENIOR MAMIE, 3/3/2009, JECAN000009968633

Lifetime Production

1) Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester

2) CINNAMON RIDGE DAIRY, Donahue, JACE CHAR STACI-ET, 5/22/2007, 115477416

Best Three Head

1) Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester

Best Four Head

1) Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester

Junior Champion Female & Reserve

1) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Electra

2) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Courtney

Intermediate Champion Female & Reserve

1) Steinridgejerseys, Lawler, Secret

2) Ski Pal Farms, Epworth, Topanga

3) Ski Pal Farms, Epworth, Rosa

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07 Aug 2015

ISU Scott County Extension office Calendar late-August early-September 2015

By Amanda Heitz

August 19, 2015    Pollinators and Growing Herbs, Scott County Extension Office, 7-9 pm

August 25, 2015    Extension Council Meeting, Scoot County Extension Office, 7 pm

September 4, 2015    Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10-2 pm

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

03 Aug 2015

Secretary Vilsack and USDA and New Mexico Officials Launch National Farmers Market Week

By USDA Office of Communications

SANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 1, 2015 - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the start of the 16th annual Farmers' Market Week, which will begin tomorrow, Sunday August 2, and run through August 8. Vilsack made the announcement as Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Anne L. Alonzo and local officials launched the annual observance of National Farmers Market Week at the Santa Fe Farmers Market. New Mexico Department of Agriculture Secretary Jeff M. Witte, Santa Fe Mayor Javier M. Gonzales, and Santa Fe Farmers Market Director Paolo Speirn joined the celebration.

"Farmers Markets benefit communities by offering healthy, wholesome food while local farmers and ranchers benefit from new ways to present their products to customers," said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in Washington, DC. "People are changing how they think about farmers markets as they become community gathering points, and we have seen a 64 percent increase in customer traffic in markets open for at least two years."

In Santa Fe, Alonzo said "Farmers markets are at the heart of many towns and cities, bringing together rural and urban communities, providing Americans with fresh, healthy food, and creating jobs and opportunities for local farmers and ranchers." She continued, "USDA is proud to support farmers markets. Fifteen years ago, USDA worked with the Santa Fe Farmers Market to design this facility, and today it is one of the most successful markets in the country."

The Santa Fe Market operates three times a week and draws as many as 5,000 visitors a day during its peak season. It is also one of more than 6,400 farmers markets across the country that accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as payment. AMS and USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) work together to help farmers markets accept SNAP benefits, giving recipients access to healthy foods, expanding the customer base for farmers, and encouraging the sale of local produce.

AMS supports Farmers Markets through grants, research, and technical assistance. Last year, AMS awarded $26.6 million in competitive grants though the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, including more than $500,000 in grants awarded in New Mexico. AMS also manages the National Farmers Market Directory, one of four USDA Local Food Directories that provide customers with easy, one-stop access to locations, hours, and other information about farmers markets, community supported agriculture enterprises, food hubs, and on-farm markets.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proclaimed August 2-8, 2015, National Farmers Market Week, noting that the country's more than 8,400 farmers markets play an important role in sustaining family farms and revitalizing rural communities. Secretary Vilsack has identified strengthening local food systems - including farmers markets - as one of the four pillars of USDA's commitment to rural economic development and job creation. The Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates USDA's policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to this work.

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30 Jul 2015

Biodiesel Works for Iowa Animal Agriculture

By Iowa Biodiesel Board

Iowa event shows livestock farmers how biodiesel helps their bottom lines

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Biodiesel is known for powering vehicles across the country?but it also works for poultry and livestock farmers by powering their profitability.

That was the message today at Western Dubuque Biodiesel's plant, where soybean groups hosted a tour of the biodiesel facility and gave an economic presentation to members of the state livestock industry. The United Soybean Board, Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association hosted about 40 ag leaders to share information and answer questions on how biodiesel impacts the profitability of the livestock industry.

An increased demand for biodiesel also increases the demand for domestic soybeans to crush, growing the supply of soybean meal. This greater supply lowers the meal's price, which decreases the relative cost of it to poultry and livestock farmers.

That means in addition to soybean farmers, animal agriculture also benefits from biodiesel.

"Animal agriculture is the soybean farmer's No. 1 customer with 97 percent of soybean meal going to feed poultry and livestock," said Delbert Christensen, a soybean farmer from Audubon, Iowa and director on USB. "Biodiesel helps animal agriculture by creating demand for soybean oil, which helps lower the cost of animal feed and creates an additional market for animal fats."

Increased demand for biodiesel helps keep soybean meal prices competitive as demand for soybeans continues to rise globally.

"In the last five years, biodiesel has lowered soybean meal prices by at least $21 per ton," said Alan Weber, a National Biodiesel Board consultant and fellow farmer.

Biodiesel demand impacts more than meal costs for animal ag farmers, as animal fats and tallow can also be used to make biodiesel, adding value to their products.

For Iowa farmers, these meal savings and increased fat and tallow values really add up. Weber notes that in 2013 alone, pork farmers saved $60,802,700 and dairy and beef farmers saved $25,511,700 respectively. Those savings help strengthen animal agriculture in Iowa.

In addition, glycerin, a byproduct of the biodiesel manufacturing process, can go back into farmers' feed troughs as an additional energy source, creating a full circle.

Soybeans act as a common thread between the biodiesel and animal ag industries to fuel profitability in new and exciting ways.

"It's important for pork, poultry and other livestock farmers to understand the connection between biodiesel and increased profitability," said Christensen. "Soybean and animal farmers may wear different hats, but we all benefit from biodiesel."

The Iowa Biodiesel Board is a state trade association representing the biodiesel industry.

30 Jul 2015

Grassley Presses Justice Department to Scrutinize Proposed JBS-Cargill Merger

By Grassley Press
WASHINGTON–Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa sent a letter yesterday to the Department of Justice pressing the Antitrust Division to review JBS USA's proposed acquisition of Cargill Inc.'s pork unit.

Grassley expressed concern that the merger will increase concentration and decrease competition in the U.S. pork industry. 

"If the JBS-Cargill deal is finalized, the four largest pork processors will control roughly 71 percent of the processing capacity in the country.  Continued mergers and acquisitions in an already consolidated pork industry could reduce competition.  And, reduced marketing opportunities for farmers and independent producers, and the subsequent impact it could have on pork prices for consumers is of great concern," said Grassley. 

JBS USA and Cargill Inc. are currently the third and fourth largest U.S. pork processors respectively.  If the transaction is finalized, JBS USA will become the second largest pork processor with a daily slaughter capacity of around 83,000 head.  This equates to nearly 20 percent of U.S. daily pork processing capacity.    

Grassley has long worked to ensure such mergers are carefully reviewed by the Justice Department to ensure a competitive market.  This transaction, reportedly valued at $1.45 billion, comes almost one year after Tyson Foods purchased Hillshire Farms.

JBS USA has a plant located in Marshalltown, Iowa, and Cargill Inc. has a plant located in Ottumwa, Iowa. 

A signed copy of Grassley's letter to the Department of Justice can be found here.

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30 Jul 2015

Branstad extends bird flu disaster proclamation through August

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Proclamation was set to expire July 31; now extended until Aug. 30

 

(DES MOINES) - Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today announced that he is extending the State of Disaster Emergency in response to the avian flu outbreak through Aug. 30, 2015. This is the third extension the governor has made to the original disaster proclamation. The current disaster proclamation would have expired on July 31, 2015, without an extension from the governor.

The proclamation of disaster emergency does the following:

  1. Activates the disaster response and recovery aspect of the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department's (HSEMD) Iowa Emergency Response Plan.
  1. Authorizes the use and deployment of all available state resources, supplies, equipment, and materials as are deemed reasonably necessary by the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and Iowa HSEMD in order to do the following:

A.      Track and monitor instances of confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza throughout the state of Iowa and the country,

B.      Establish importation restrictions and prohibitions in respect to animals suspected of suffering from this disease,

C.      Rapidly detect any presumptive or confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza within Iowa's borders,

D.     Contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza within our state through depopulation, disinfections, and disposal of livestock carcasses,

E.      Engage in detection activities, contact tracking, and other investigatory work to stop the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza within our state, and

F.       Eliminate the disease in those disaster counties where it has been found and lessen the risk of this disease spreading to our state as a whole.

  1. Temporarily authorizes the Iowa HSEMD, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), other state agencies, and local law enforcement agencies and private contractors employed by the same to remove and/or dispose of live animals and animal carcasses on publicly or privately owned land when those live animals and/or carcasses threaten public health or safety.
  1. Authorizes the Iowa HSEMD, the Iowa DOT, the Iowa DPS, the Iowa DNR, IDPH, other state agencies, and local law enforcement agencies to implement stop movement and stop loading restrictions and other control zone measures as are reasonably deemed necessary, including establishing buffer zones, checkpoints, and cleaning and disinfecting operations at checkpoints and borders surrounding any quarantine areas established by the IDALS or at any other location in the state of Iowa, in order to stop the spread of this contagious disease.
  1. Authorizes state agencies to assist the IDALS in disinfection, depopulation, and livestock carcass disposal efforts.
  1. Temporarily waives restrictions to allow for the timely and efficient disposal of poultry carcasses.

7.      Temporarily suspends the regulatory provisions pertaining to hours of service for commercial vehicle drivers hauling poultry carcasses infected with or exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza or while hauling loads otherwise related to the response to this disaster during its duration, subject to certain conditions outlined in the disaster proclamation.

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30 Jul 2015

USDA Announces First Private Sector Investments through U.S. Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the first round of investments in rural infrastructure projects through the U.S. Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund. Through the Fund and its expanded public-private partnerships, USDA has facilitated the investment of nearly $161 million in private capital 22 critical water and community facilities projects in 14 states, maximizing the impact of USDA's own investments in job-creating rural infrastructure projects across the country.

"The Fund and USDA's other public-private partnership efforts help to facilitate private investment in rural businesses and infrastructure projects and maximize USDA's own record investments in rural America," said Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary and Chair of the White House Rural Council. "USDA and other agencies invest in infrastructure through a variety of federal initiatives, but our resources are finite and there are backlogs of projects in many parts of the economy. Efforts like the Fund help encourage substantial private investment in even more projects that help to grow the rural economy and support rural communities where people want to live, work and raise their families."

Strong, secure infrastructure-roads and bridges, but also internet access and community facilities like hospitals and schools-improves connectivity and access to information, moves products to market, and makes communities competitive and attractive to new businesses and investments.

Investments include 11 community facilities projects in Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota and Wisconsin, including building new nursing homes, constructing new preschool and day care facilities, constructing a new facility for a rural ambulance service that covers a 685 square mile area in South Dakota, and building or upgrading two new critical access hospitals in rural Illinois and North Carolina. In addition, the Fund invested in 11 critical water projects in California, Kansas, Mississippi, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota and Texas. Projects include upgrades to existing water systems and the construction of a new reservoir. At least 38 additional critical infrastructure projects are in the pipeline for investment.

The U.S. Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund is part of a broader effort across the Department to rethink how to best leverage private sector resources to revitalize and reenergize the rural economy. Last year, Secretary Vilsack announced the creation of a $150 million privately-funded Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC), which has already made three investments in rural businesses with high-growth potential. Earlier this year, Secretary Vilsack announced the launch of two additional new privately-funded RBICs, which will be run by Innova Memphis and Meritus Kirchner Capital. Once the capital has been raised, these companies will make equity investments in rural businesses with high-growth potential. Efforts like the Fund and the RBICs help to maximize USDA's own portfolio of investments in rural development.

CoBank, as anchor investor, agreed to commit up to $10 billion of its balance sheet capacity to lend in conjunction with the Fund, consistent with CoBank's existing authority. AgStar Financial Services, another Farm Credit institution, also made investments in the first year. Capitol Peak Asset Management manages the Fund, has developed a strong pipeline of infrastructure related projects and investments, is working to recruit additional investors, and is providing capital advisory services to companies in rural America. The USDA and other federal agencies are helping to identify rural projects that could be potential beneficiaries of financing through this new Fund and other private sources.

This announcement comes in conjunction with the second White House Rural Opportunity Investment Conference in Washington, DC, focused on building equity capital in rural America. The conference will connect senior leaders from financial institutions, fixed income funds, and other investors with rural business leaders, senior-level Government officials, economic development experts, and program sponsors to discuss the unmet need for investments in rural America-matching investments with opportunities. This year's conference builds on the work of the first-ever conference, held last year at the White House and focused on debt investments. The U.S. Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund was announced at last year's conference.

Over the past six years, USDA has made historic investments in every state to support the farmers, ranchers and growers who are driving the rural economy forward, carry out record conservation efforts, facilitate groundbreaking research, promote new markets for rural products, and provide a safe, affordable and nutritious food supply for American families. To see how USDA has invested in your state, visit www.usda.gov/results.

About the White House Rural Council

To address challenges in Rural America, build on the Administration's rural economic strategy, and improve the implementation of that strategy, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Rural Council. The Council coordinates the Administration's efforts in rural America by streamlining and improving the effectiveness of federal programs serving rural America; engage stakeholders, including farmers, ranchers, and local citizens, on issues and solutions in rural communities; and promoting and coordinating private-sector partnerships. The work of the White House Rural Council and USDA to bring investment to rural America is an example of how the Administration is creating smart partnerships with the private sector to better support Americans in all parts of the country.

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29 Jul 2015

Iowa leaders send letter to President Obama, EPA Administrator McCarthy on proposed RFS rule

By Randy Stalsberg

Comments are sent ahead of the comment deadline tonight

(DES MOINES) - Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation Paul Trombino and Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Chuck Gipp today sent a letter to President Obama and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy encouraging the administration to revise their ill-advised proposed rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and submitted comments to the EPA in support of a robust RFS. The comments were sent today, July 27, 2015, the final day the EPA will accept comments on the proposed rule regarding the RFS volume obligation levels. The comment period ends at 11:59 p.m. ET tonight. Iowans interested in commenting on the proposed rule can do so here.

In the letter to Obama and McCarthy, Iowa leaders write, "As state leaders, we are keenly focused on helping create a business and public policy environment that drives job growth throughout the State - in communities both large and small, urban and rural. We share the concerns of many Iowans and citizens throughout the Midwest that the EPA's current proposal will undermine our shared goal of a healthy economy in rural America and abandon the various public policy benefits that flow from the RFS. For decades, the agricultural economy lurched from crisis to crisis and farmers often depended on government subsidies to stay afloat. The RFS helped brighten the future of the agricultural and biosciences sectors by providing a stable policy framework that gives value-add opportunities for various agricultural commodities, while helping reduce transportation emissions - a true win-win."

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"If the EPA's proposed rule stands, consumers across America would be limited in their choices at the pump. When consumers have choices, like they do in Iowa, they choose ethanol and other biofuels. The oil companies are preventing fuel choice in other parts of the country and consumers lose, paying much more for fuel. The Iowa Department of Revenue tracks biofuels sales and the data is clear - when given the choice, Iowans choose biofuels. Consumer purchases of E85 (85 percent denatured ethanol fuel and 15 percent gasoline) in Iowa continue to increase - growing from 9.12 million gallons in 2012 to 11.15 million gallons in 2013, to 12.08 million gallons in 2014 - a growth of nearly 33% in that period according to Iowa Department of Revenue data. Total B100 (100 percent biodiesel) sales in Iowa have expanded from 7.4 million gallons in 2010 to 33.3 million gallons in 2014. In 2010, the average blend level of biodiesel-blended gallons sold in Iowa was 3.1 percent and by 2014, the average blend level had more than tripled to 9.4 percent. Big Oil does not like competition - but American consumers deserve and demand choices at the fuel pump."

The full letter to President Obama and Administrator McCarthy can be read here.

Highlights of Iowa leaders' engagement on the RFS include :

  • State and Federal elected officials, including Gov. Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds, participated in a "Defend the RFS" event.
  • Gov. Branstad traveled to Washington, DC, joining a group of Iowa farmers and biofuels producers, to testify at the Federal government's only public hearing and met with EPA Administrator McCarthy.
  • Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds, Secretary Bill Northey and the entire Iowa congressional delegation sent a joint letter to Federal leaders advocating for the many benefits that flow from the RFS.
  • Gov. Terry Branstad and Gov. Mark Dayton (D-Minn.) penned an op-ed in support of a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.
  • Gov. Terry Branstad brought together a bipartisan group of six governors to sign on to a letter to President Barack Obama, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressing their support for a strong RFS.
  • Leaders from across the Midwest joined Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds for their "Hearing in Heartland," which was open to all interested citizens; 83 panelists from across the Midwest Region spoke from the heart about the importance of the RFS to their livelihoods and a healthy rural economy while only two individuals expressed opposition to a robust RFS.
  • Gov. Branstad, in his Condition of the State address, called on the Iowa Legislature to pass a resolution in support of a robust RFS. The Legislature unanimously passed bicameral, bipartisan resolutions calling for the EPA to reverse course and support a strong RFS. View the resolutions: House Resolution 101 | Senate Resolution 101
  • State of Iowa leaders submitted formal comments to the EPA with current data and analysis that provides Federal leaders the opportunity and obligation to revise their initial volume obligations upward.
  • Gov. Branstad and Sec. Northey testify in support of a robust RFS before the EPA's hearing in Kansas City.
  • Lt. Gov. Reynolds submits written testimony to the EPA in support of a robust RFS.
  • Lt. Gov. Reynolds rallies for a robust RFS with Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts in Blair, Neb.
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24 Jul 2015

Lt. Gov. Reynolds, Nebraska Gov. Ricketts hold last chance rally for rural America to support the RFS

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Midwest leaders including Nebraska Governor, Iowa Lieutenant Governor, Nebraska Farm Bureau and Novozymes encourage rural community to make their voice heard in support of biofuels before July 27 EPA comment deadline.

(BLAIR, Neb.) - Today Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds joined Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson and Novozymes General Manager Kyle Nixon at the company's enzyme plant in Blair, Nebraska to express the potential economic impact on Nebraska and Iowa of the pending EPA proposal to slash billions of gallons from America's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). If enacted, it would threaten thousands of jobs and the billions of dollars of investments by ethanol producers and technology providers in Nebraska and Iowa.

"Agriculture is Nebraska's number one industry, and ethanol is one of the key agricultural growth industries that have added billions in revenue and thousands of jobs over the past decade to our state," said Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts. "These efforts were undertaken in expectation that such efforts would meet the commitment of this nation to renewable fuels established by the Renewable Fuel Standard. Nebraskans have cause for concern because the EPA's proposal to slash billions of gallons of biofuels from the RFS has the potential to negatively impact the future growth of our state. The RFS is an achievable and ambitious target and must be maintained."

According to a 2015 economic analysis by Fuels America, the RFS is driving $184 billion in economic activity and more than 850,000 jobs with $46 billion in wages across America. This is the result of years of investment by the biofuel sector to bring clean, low carbon renewable fuels to market.  This activity creates a ripple effect as supplier firms and employees re-spend throughout the economy.  The local impact for Nebraska is $11.1 billion and nearly 40,000 jobs.  Likewise, the impact for Iowa is $19.3 billion and 73,000 jobs.

"A robust Renewable Fuel Standard creates quality careers, increases family incomes, reduces our dependence on foreign oil, provides sustainable renewable energy, and fosters growth in the biofuels and agricultural industries," said Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds. "Those of us in America's Heartland know the importance of a strong Renewable Fuels Standard and we hope as more supportive comments arrive before the July 27th deadline, the EPA will reverse course and partner with us to continue growing America's renewable energy sector through a strong Renewable Fuel Standard."

Today, the United States creates 14 billion gallons of home-grown biofuels for our cars, trucks and our growing military needs--more than we import from Saudi Arabia. The group that will likely feel the impact of this proposal the most is America's farmers.

"EPA's decision to not follow the intent of Congress when it developed the RFS2 in 2007 is highly disappointing to all of agriculture. Renewable fuels, more specifically corn based ethanol, has been a tremendous success story for the nation as a whole as well as to Nebraska's rural economy. The RFS has reduced our country's dependence on foreign crude oil, reduced air pollution, increased farm incomes and has provided good paying jobs within rural America. EPA's proposal is a step in the wrong direction and ignores the benefits ethanol and biofuels have provided," said Steve Nelson, president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau.

Novozymes has played a leading role in the development of the existing biofuels industry and the growing advanced biofuels industry. Enzymes from its Blair, Nebraska plant allow agricultural products like corn starch and corn stover to be converted into conventional and advanced biofuels. The enzyme plant has helped realize two of the Obama Administration's key goals for renewable energy; creating short-term construction and long-term professional jobs; and helping move the U.S. away from foreign oil and towards homegrown renewable fuel, energizing the economy and increasing domestic security.

"The RFS is not just a policy it's how we live our lives. Today Novozymes has 127 full time employees in Nebraska and Iowa--jobs that were created in large part, due to the RFS," said Kyle Nixon, Novozymes General Manager. "We care deeply for our communities and want to see benefits like jobs, worker training and tax revenues continue to grow."

Highlights of Iowa leaders' engagement on the RFS include :

  • State and Federal elected officials, including Gov. Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds, participated in a "Defend the RFS" event.
  • Gov. Branstad traveled to Washington, DC, joining a group of Iowa farmers and biofuels producers, to testify at the Federal government's only public hearing and met with EPA Administrator McCarthy.
  • Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds, Secretary Bill Northey and the entire Iowa congressional delegation sent a joint letter to Federal leaders advocating for the many benefits that flow from the RFS.
  • Gov. Terry Branstad and Gov. Mark Dayton (D-Minn.) penned an op-ed in support of a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.
  • Gov. Terry Branstad brought together a bipartisan group of six governors to sign on to a letter to President Barack Obama, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressing their support for a strong RFS.
  • Leaders from across the Midwest joined Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds for their "Hearing in Heartland," which was open to all interested citizens; 83 panelists from across the Midwest Region spoke from the heart about the importance of the RFS to their livelihoods and a healthy rural economy while only two individuals expressed opposition to a robust RFS.
  • Gov. Branstad, in his Condition of the State address, called on the Iowa Legislature to pass a resolution in support of a robust RFS. The Legislature unanimously passed bicameral, bipartisan resolutions calling for the EPA to reverse course and support a strong RFS. View the resolutions: House Resolution 101 | Senate Resolution 101
  • State of Iowa leaders submitted formal comments to the EPA with current data and analysis that provides Federal leaders the opportunity and obligation to revise their initial volume obligations upward.
  • Gov. Branstad testifies in support of a robust RFS before the EPA's hearing in Kansas City.
  • Lt. Gov. Reynolds submits written testimony to the EPA in support of a robust RFS.

About Novozymes

Novozymes is the world leader in biological solutions. Together with customers, partners and the global community, the company improves industrial performance while preserving the planet's resources and helping build better lives. As the world's largest provider of enzyme and microbial technologies, its bioinnovation enables higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits that we rely on today and in the future. www.novozymes.com
24 Jul 2015

ISU Scott County Extension office Calendar August 2015

By Amanda Heitz

August 7, 2015    Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10 am-2pm

August 19, 2015    Pollinators and Growing Herbs, Scott County Extension Office, 7-9 pm

August 25, 2015    Extension Council Meeting, Scoot County Extension Office, 7 pm

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

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