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1 Hosted by the Missouri Dairy Association Presented by Hiland Dairy Foods

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3 MULTIMIN PROVEN IN SEVERAL UNIVERSITY STUDIES: UDDER HEALTH: Decreased Somatic Cell Counts Less Incidence of Clinical Mastitis Less Incidence of Subclinical Mastitis UTERINE HEALTH: Less Incidence of Endometritis Less Incidence of Stillbirth CALF HEALTH: Increased Antioxidant Status Less Incidence of Calf Scours Less Incidence of Ear Infection/ Pneumonia or Both CATTLE MORE RESPONSIVE TO VACCINATION: Vaccine Response Cattle Respond Earlier and More to Vaccines Vaccinated Herd More Cattle Respond to the Vaccine Study data available from MULTIMIN USA Copyright 2016, MULTIMIN USA, Inc. All Rights Reserved. A

4 DAIRY EXPO SCHEDULE DAIRY EXPO SCHEDULE Thursday, January 19, :30 p.m. Trade Show Set Up Through 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Grand Opening Buffet Reception Buffet in Trade Show 7:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar in Trade Show: How Did the Business of Milking Get to 2017 Who are We Competing With? Gary Sipiorski, Dairy Development Manager,Madison, WI, sponsored by Milk Specialities Global 8:30 p.m. Recess Friday, January 20, :00 a.m. Registration/Check-in and Trade Show Open Coffee, Milk & Pastries sponsored by Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care, Southwest Dairy Farmers and Waikato Milking Systems 9:25 a.m. Expo Welcome Ted Sheppard, Conference Chairman 9:30 a.m. Moving Ahead with Dairy Nutrition Technologies Randy Asher, Animal Science Consulting, Brookings, SD, sponsored by Alltech 10:10 a.m. Weekly Market Outlook live recording of Dr. Scott Brown, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, with Meghan Grebner Conant, Brownfield Ag News, Jefferson City, MO 10:50 a.m. Refreshment Break, sponsored by Missouri Dairy Growth Council, Missouri Trucking Association, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and Southwest Dairy Farmers 10:50 a.m. Women in Dairy Social Moment with snacks, followed by Telling Your Farm s Story on Social Media: Tips and Tools for Success presented and sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association 11:20 a.m. Feeding Strategies with 2017 Milk and Feed Prices Dr. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, sponsored by Multimin USA 12:00 Noon Pork Chop Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, and Missouri Pork Association Keynote Address: Dairy Outlook for the Next 5 Years: How to Position the Farm Financially Gary Sipiorski, Dairy Development Manager, Madison, WI, sponsored by Central Life Sciences 1:30 p.m. Managing during Tough Financial Times Producer Panel, moderated by Reagan Bluel, University of Missouri, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank 2:10 p.m. Activating Research to Drive Sales and Grow Consumer Confidence Cindy Sorenson, Sr. Vice President Business Development, Midwest Dairy Association, sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association 2:50 p.m. President s Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, F&H Food Equipment Company,Turner s Special Supply and Southwest Dairy Farmers 3:00 p.m. Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Association Annual Meeting 3:15 p.m. Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) 32nd Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session 4:30 p.m. MDA 32nd Annual Meeting adjourns 4:30 p.m. Missouri Holstein Association (MHA) Committee Meetings 5:00 p.m. Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association (MGBA) Committee Meetings 6:00 p.m. MHA pre-sale hospitality in trade show 6:30 p.m. MHA 2016 All-Missouri & Jr. All-Missouri Award Presentation and 2016 Cow of the Year Presentation 7:00 p.m. MHA State Convention Sale in Trade Show 7:00 p.m. MHA Juniors 7:00 p.m. MGBA Board Meeting Saturday, January 21, :00 a.m. Registration/Check-in and Trade Show Open Coffee, milk and pastries, sponsored by FCS Financial and Southwest Dairy Farmers 8:30 a.m. MHA Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. MHA Princess/Little Miss Interviews 9:00 a.m. MHA Annual Meeting 9:00 a.m. Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) 10:00 a.m. Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting 10:00 a.m. Missouri Holstein Junior Association Annual Meeting 10:00 a.m. Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Annual Meeting 12:00 noon Trade Show Closes 12:00 Noon Luncheon sponsored by Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives 1:00 p.m. MHA Annual Meeting and Missouri Holstein Junior Association Reconvene 1:00 p.m. Missouri Ayrshire Association Meeting PAGE 2

5 DAIRY EXPO SPEAKERS Randy Asher Randy Asher is an independent Animal Science consultant focusing on nutrition and animal health. He helps troubleshoot dairies that have had or may have challenges with molds, yeasts, and mycotoxins. In addition he works with dairy producers on feedstuff and forage quality issues including the effects of molds, yeasts and mycotoxins on production. He has owned and operated his own consulting business for 15 years in Brookings, SD. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Animal Science. Randy s current research interests include fungal pathogenesis and hemorrhagic bowel syndrome in dairy cattle. Dr. Scott Brown Scott Brown is an assistant extension professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri and the state extension agricultural economist for University of Missouri extension. Brown has worked with U.S. Congress over the past two decades in determining the quantitative effects of changes in dairy and livestock policies and has testified regarding dairy and livestock policy issues before House and Senate Agriculture committees. He has worked extensively on federal and state dairy policy issues over the last three decades. Brown received his PhD degree in agricultural economics from the University of Missouri and his BS degree in agricultural business from Northwest Missouri State University. He grew up on a diversified farm in Northwest Missouri. Dr. Mike Hutjens Mike Hutjens was raised on a 313 acre, 70 cow grade Holstein farm near Green Bay, Wisconsin. From 1971 to 1979, Dr. Hutjens was extension dairy specialist at the University of Minnesota. He taught two courses in dairy cattle judging and coached the national champion team in 1978 at the World Dairy Expo. Since 1979, he has been a member of the University of Illinois Dairy and Animal Sciences Departments as extension dairy specialist. He resides in Savoy, IL, with his wife, Carol and five children (3 sons and 2 daughters) and seven grandchildren. Mike served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve ending as a specialist five with an honorable discharge. Mike retired from the University of Illinois in December, 2010 and will continue to teach part time. Gary Sipiorski Dairy Development Manager, Vita Plus Corporation Gary spent seventeen years with the Citizens State Bank of Loyal, Wisconsin, as an agricultural loan officer and worked his way up to President and CEO where he serves on the Board of Directors. He graduated from the Graduate School of Banking in Austin, Texas. He did business primarily with dairy producers. Gary joined the Vita Plus Corporation on October 1, 2008, a 400 employee owned nutrition firm based in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a meeting advisor for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin and writes for Hoard s Dairyman and many other agricultural publications. Cindy Sorensen Cindy Sorensen is Senior Vice President for Business Development with the Midwest Dairy Association (the dairy farmer checkoff program in the Midwest) and has over 30 years of experience with consumer packaged goods companies in the food industry. Prior to joining the Midwest Dairy Association, she gained industry experience while working for Nestle, and The Minute Maid Company, an operating group of The Coca-Cola Company. Her career led to positions with increasing responsibility in the areas of sales management, category management, and food broker management, with grocery, drug and mass merchandiser channel accountability. In her current role with the Midwest Dairy Association, she works in a consultative role with retailers, wholesalers and dairy product manufacturers to help them sell more dairy products on behalf of U.S. dairy farmers. Trade Show Hours Thursday, January 19, :00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 20, :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, :00 a.m. - Noon PAGE 3

6 DAIRY EXPO SPONSORS PLATINUM LEVEL GOLD LEVEL Revitalizing the Dairy Industry! SILVER LEVEL BRONZE LEVEL PAGE 4

7 ADDITIONAL DAIRY EXPO SPONSORSHIPS n Alltech Gold Sponsor n Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives Saturday Luncheon Sponsor n Barenbrug USA Program Printing n BMO Harris Bank Silver Sponsor n Brownfield News Network Gold Sponsor n Cargill Friends of the Dairy Farmer n Central Life Sciences Gold Sponsor n DairyDealer.com Program Printing n FCS Financial Saturday Morning Refreshments and Program Printing n Federal Ag Supply Silver Sponsor n F&H Food Equipment Company Friday Afternoon Refreshments n Hiland Dairy Foods Company Platinum Sponsor n Hoard s Dairyman Friends of the Dairy Farmer n MFA Inc. Silver Sponsor n Mid-West Family Broadcasting/ The Bull Gold Sponsor n Midwest Dairy Association Gold Sponsor n Milk Specialties Global Speaker Support Thursday Evening n MISCO Refractometer Program Printing n Missouri Agribusiness Association Friends of the Dairy Farmer n Missouri Corn Merchandising Council Silver Sponsor n Missouri Dairy Association Gold Sponsor n Missouri Dairy Growth Council Friday Morning Refreshments n Missouri Pork Association Bronze Sponsor n Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Friday Morning & Afternoon Refreshments, and Friends of the Dairy Farmer n Missouri Trucking Association Friday Morning Refreshments n Multimin USA Inc. Gold Sponsor n Nutriad Media Support n Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative Bronze Sponsor n Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care Bronze Sponsor and Friday Morning Refreshments n Progressive Dairyman Gold Sponsor n Protect the Harvest Lanyard Sponsor and Friends of the Dairy Farmer n Southwest Dairy Farmers Milk for Breaks n Turner s Special Supply Friday Afternoon Refreshments n Udder Tech Inc. Program Printing n Wacha Alfalfa Farms, LLC Bronze Sponsor n Waikato Milking Systems Friday Morning Refreshments and Program Printing n Wieser Concrete Bronze Sponsor DAIRY EXPO EXHIBITORS n ABS Global n Agricultural Stewardship Assurance Program n Agromatic Inc. n Albers Dairy Equipment n Alta Seeds n Animat-USA n BMO Harris Bank n Bobcat of Springfield n Brownfield News Network n Central Life Sciences n Dairy Farmers of America n Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship n Dairy Nutritions Plus, Soy Plus & Soy Chlor n DSG Equipment and Supplies,Inc. n Eagle Bank and Trust n EasyFix Rubber Products North America n Ecosyl Products Inc. n Fabick Cat n FASTRACK n Federal Ag Supply n Flory Dairy Equipment/DeLaval n Hiland Dairy Foods n Jerden Dairy Company n Jim s Motors n Jordan Essentials n Kent Nutrition Group n Kunafin The Insectary n Malden Specialty Soy n MASBDA n MFA Inc. n Mid-America Organic Association n Mid-West Family Broadcasting/105.1 The Bull n Midwest Dairy Association n Midwest Milk Products n Missouri Beef Cattle Industry n Missouri Dairy Association n Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors n Missouri Department of Agriculture n Missouri Department of Conservation n Missouri Department of Natural Resources n Missouri Holstein Juniors n Multimin USA n Mycogen Seeds n Nextire Inc. n Olmix n Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative n Paul Mueller Company n Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care n QC Moto n R&F Farm Supply n Select Sires MidAmerica n Seneca Dairy Supply n S&H Farm Supply n Soy Best n Springfield Valley Ag/CowKuhlerZ n Strong Animals n Sutter Trailers n University of Missouri n USDA-FSA n USDA-NASS n Wacha Alfalfa Farms, LLC n Wieser Concrete n Winter-Dent & Company n Zinpro Corporation PAGE 5

8 We re on Your Team! At Renaissance, we understand the challenges, opportunities, and dreams of dairy farmers across our nation. We want to be part of your farm management team, working with you every day to achieve solutions for your success! Americans depend on you for a safe, wholesome and plentiful milk supply. You can depend on Renaissance for solutions! RENAISSANCE NUTRITION Advanced Ration Formulation Techniques Expert Nutritional Consultation Farm Management Advice Superior Feeds & Ingredients Seed & Agronomic Support Inoculants & Preservatives Specialty Products Personalized Service Improved Performance Solutions for Success! We have Nutritional Consultants in over twenty- five states! Our Consultant in Missouri is Rick Adams rick.adams@rennut.com R e n a i s s a n c e for Results!

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11 Missouri Dairy Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ted Sheppard (Barbara) President 6600 Sheppard Dairy Road Cabool, Missouri / cell: 417/ District 6 Director Larry Schmidt (Carolyn) Vice President 216 Hwy JJ Laredo, MO / cell: 660/ mooocows@grm.net District 1 Director Craig Westfall Secretary 4671 Hwy H Halfway, MO / cell: 417/ District 5 Director Tom Oelrichs (Kathy) Treasurer Pacific School Road Mora, MO / cell: 660/ oelrichst@gmail.com District 4 Director Lloyd Gunter (Jane) 1148 State Hwy WW Conway, MO / cell: 417/ fax: 417/ gfswiss@yahoo.com District 8 Director Stacey McCallister (Ingrid) 8458 Hwy 38 Mountain Grove, MO / cell: 417/ S31mccallister@hotmail.com At Large Director Scott Maples (Lea) 4400 State Hwy M Clever, MO / cell: 417/ Scottmaples2998@gmail.net District 7 Director Charles Voekler (Nancy) 8229 N. Hwy 61 Perryville, MO / cell: 573/ voeklerswissfarms@gmail.com District 2 Director Norris Sloan (Annette) Route 1, Box 92 Mountain Grove, Missouri / cell: 417/ Sloan.norris6@gmail.com At Large Director David Melton (Becky) Route 1, Box 47-G Mountain Grove, MO / cell: 417/ fax: 417/ dm.1smp_mg@yahoo.com At Large Director Jay Moreland (Brenda) E. 227th Street Harrisonville, MO / cell: 816/ fax: 816/ moremom4@gmail.com District 3 Director Arlen Schwinke (Kay) Director Emeritus 155 Schwinke Hill Lane Morrison, MO / cell: 573/ arlenkay@gmail.com Dr. Scott Poock (Angie) Ex-Officio University of Missouri A331 Clydesdale Hall Columbia, MO / office 660/ home cell: 573/ fax: 573/ Poocks@missouri.edu Dave Drennan (Karen) Executive Director/Assistant Secretary 1954 Sumter Ridge Court Chesterfield, MO / office cell: 314/ fax: 636/ dairystl@aol.com Revitalizing the Dairy Industry! PAGE 9

12 Revitalizing the Dairy Industry! Organized in MDA Mission Statement: the Missouri Dairy Association, an organization of dairy producers, is committed to promote, protect and enhance the Missouri dairy industry by working to insure the profitability of dairy producers. What MDA has achieved: Sponsored the Heart of America Dairy Expo since 2013 in Springfield. Registration is free for dairy producers for the 5th Expo January 19-21, Annually co-sponsors the 5 Missouri Dairy Profit Seminars with the University of Missouri. The 2017 seminars are February 20-24, Passed landmark legislation with the Missouri Dairy Revitalization Act of 2015 (House Bill 259). The only state to do so. Secured $2.5 million in funding for the Revitalization Act in But, Governor Jay Nixon has withheld all but $200,000 of the funding. Testified in opposition to raising property taxes in The General Assembly dismissed the Missouri Tax Commission s 5% increase proposal. Sponsored for 21 years the Supreme Junior Dairy Champion Award at Missouri s local fairs with dairy cow competition. Supported Amendment 1, the Missouri Farming Rights Amendment, in 2014, which passed statewide. Supports the 4-H Dairy Judging Team and the 4-H Dairy Youth Camp. Supports full funding for EQIP with MDA representation on the NRCS State Technical Committee and the EQIP subcommittee. Supported the University of Missouri s 3 Dairy Grazing Conferences. Supported the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership (TPP) negotiations in Successfully got cheese added back into Missouri s WIC Food Program in October Cheese had been removed as a budget cutting measure. PAGE 10

13 Annually sponsors a June Dairy Month celebration with a farm tour. Hosts Missouri s Congressional delegation and state legislative leaders during legislative day at the Missouri State Fair. Manages the Gerken Dairy Center milk parlor at the Missouri State Fair. Supported the Dairy Security Act in the 2012 Farm Bill. Opposed the U.S. Department of Labor s proposed rule in 2012 dealing with children who work in agriculture vocations. The rule was withdrawn. Joined Missouri Farmers Care, formed in 2010, to oppose the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in its efforts to negatively influence livestock production in Missouri. Opposed the Prop B ballot initiative in 2011 regulating dog breeding. Supported legislative efforts to improve the Prop B ballot initiative passed in This led to a bipartisan fix later. Opposed the Missouri Department of Conservation s reintroduction of elk to Missouri in Requested USDA Secretary Vilsack to increase dairy price supports in 2010 due to depressed dairy prices which the Secretary later denied. Supported efforts in 2010 to get the Missouri Clean Air Commission to support efforts to slow down EPA s move to regulate Green House emissions from livestock operations. Supported successful efforts to appeal the Arrow Rock case to the Western District Court of Appeals in This decision reversed an earlier court decision to further regulate livestock operation construction. Supported the State Dairy Stabilization Act in 2009 (Senate Bill 254 and House Bill 658) to provide tax credits to Missouri s dairy producers. The Act was never implemented due to anti tax credit Senators. Supported dairy milking parlor grants in the State Budget in 2008 which were later stripped out in a budget conference committee. Supported the Missouri Food and Farm Preservation Act in 2007 to deal with County Health Ordinances. The Act never came up for a vote. We represent all sizes of dairies and regardless of who markets your milk. We supported the successful vote to confirm the Missouri parks and soils tax. PAGE 11

14 Growing Trust and Sales on Your Behalf Through Consumer Confidence Outreach Health and Wellness Initiatives Dairy Food Business Development & Research For ideas and resources call Visit the For Farmers section of Midwestdairy.com. For monthly updates on dairy issues, PAGE 10

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16 2017 Missouri Dairy Profit Seminars February 20-24, 2017 Sponsored by the Missouri Dairy Association and the University of Missouri 9:30 a.m. Registration and visit exhibitors Coffee, milk and pastries, sponsored by Commodity Specialists Company, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Missouri Dairy Growth Council 9:50 a.m. Welcome 10:00 a.m. Making High Quality Alfalfa Bruce Anderson, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, sponsored by Multimin USA Feb , 2017 Sedalia Springfield Mt. Grove Jackson Union 10:45 a.m. Vaccination of Dairy Cattle to Prevent Respiratory and Reproductive Diseases Dr. Roberto A. Palomares, DVM, MS, PhD, DipACT, Assistant Professor, Production Medicine and Therlogenology, University of Georgia, sponsored by Multimin USA 11:30 a.m. Missouri Dairy Association Today and Sponsor Recognition Dave Drennan, Missouri Dairy Association 12:00 p.m. Lunch (Bring along a sample of your TMR and University of Missouri will evaluate) 1:30 p.m. Tips for Improving Your Milk Quality Dr. John Middleton or Dr. Pamela Adkins, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri 2:00 p.m. Making Sense of Your Financial Benchmarks Joe Horner, University of Missouri 2:30 p.m. Evaluating Forage Quality Bruce Anderson, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, sponsored by Multimin USA 3:15 p.m. Adjourn REGISTRATION Registration fee is $20.00 per person payable at each location. Lunch reservations are needed. Call the contact listed below TODAY for lunch reservations. 1. Monday, February 20, Pork Palace, State Fair Grounds, Sedalia Contact: MU Extension Office at (660) Tuesday, February 21, Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield Contact: Reagan Bluel at (417) Wednesday, February 22, MSU State Fruit Research Center, Mountain Grove Contact: Ted Probert at (417) (Hosted by Missouri State University) 4. Thursday, February 23, Cape Girardeau County Extension Office, Jackson Contact: MU Extension Office at (573) Friday, February 24, Hagie s Nineteen, 618 North Washington, Union Contact: Ken Bolte at (636) PAGE 14

17 { CAUSING } It s been proven, nuisance flies disrupt cattle comfort and spread disease, which can affect production. It has also been proven that ClariFly Larvicide can help stop flies before they become breeding, biting adults. When you add ClariFly Larvicide to feed, it passes through cattle to affect larval development in the manure where flies lay their eggs. Use ClariFly Larvicide as part of an IPMprogram that includes manure sanitation along with Bite Free Stable Fly Traps to help manage flies on your dairy operation. Learn more at centralflycontrol.com or call While one stable fl y does not cause signifi cant damage, of these blood-sucking pests occurring together with 500 horn fl ies can cause a substantial daily loss of blood. This common livestock pest situation can result in a loss of 10 20% in milk production. - Kaufman, P. E. and Weeks, E. N. I. Stable Fly (Dog Fly) Control. The Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. First published: December Revised: August Stable fl ies feed from one to three times per day depending on the climatic conditions - Anthony, Craig, Confi ned Livestock Feeding Facilities: Control of Stable Flies and House Flies. Extension Extra, South Dakota State Cooperative Extension Service, College Of Agriculture & Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University. April, Always read and follow label instructions. Bite Free is a trademark of Farnam Companies, Inc. ClariFly and ClariFly Larvicide with design are registered trademarks of Wellmark International Wellmark International.

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20 Missouri Holstein Association OFFICIAL NOTICE Annual Membership Meeting & Convention Missouri Holstein Association January 20-21, 2017 Ramada Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center - Springfield, MO. National Holstein Convention June 27 July 1, 2017 Bellvue, Washington 2017 Missouri Delegates: To be Announced 2017 DISTRICT OFFICERS Northeast Central: James Penn, president; Al Brandt, vp; Judy Borman, sec./treas.; Harlan Borman, director. Northwest: Dallas Cornelius, president; Dan Hegeman, vice-president; Debby Cornelius, sec./treas.; Kirby Hanson, director. Southwest: Nelson Hostetler, president; Janice Perry, vice-pres.; Shannon Wilson-Kleiboeker, sec./treas.; Larry Wright, director. South Central: Tommy Scrivner, president; Justin Nelson, vice-president; Andrea Scrivner, sec./treas.; Becky Durst, director. Southeast: John Schoen, president; Melinda (Schoen) Morrison, vice-pres.; Cliff Strieker, sec./treas.; Corvin Schoen, director. West Central: Jay Moreland, president; Matt Moreland, vice-president; Marilyn Moreland, sec./treas.; Ed Steele, director COMMITTEES Juniors: Shannon Kleiboeker, chm; Janice Perry, Brad & Gail Groves, Susan Brooks Sale: Jason Ewing, chm; Nelson Hostetler, Mike Wilson, Brad Groves, Larry & Jodi Wright, Tim Ewing Show & Futurity: Becky Durst, chm; John Denbigh, Eric Adkins, Janice Ling, Mike Hackman, Eric Ling Finance: Harlan Borman, chm; Larry Wright, James Penn, Jay Moreland Nominating: Alfred Brandt, Chair; Tommy Scrivner, Robert Perry Resolutions: Ed Wittorf, chm; Ed Steele, Barry Steevens History: John Underwood chm; Ann Lenz, Marilyn Moreland, SueAnn Steele Awards Committee: Roy Parsons, chmn; Dallas Cornelius, John Underwood, Marianna Thompson, Cliff Strieker Website Committee: Jodi Wright, chmn; Shannon Kleiboeker, Matt Moreland, Corvin Schoen, Candy Durst, Hope Bohannon, Hannah Jackson, Katie Wantland, Brittany Groves, Jessica Crawley, Lora & Blake Wright 2016 Progressive Breeders Registry Awards Years Qualified % Homebred BAA Milk Fat Protein Alfred Brandt, Linn , Groves-Vu Dairy, Billings , Toecky Farm, Huggins , Progressive Genetics Awards Years Qualified Cla-Cor Farm LLC, Easton Coats, James & Novalee, Mountain Grove Martin, Wilson, Memphis Purina Animal Nutrition Center, Gray Summitt University of Missouri, Columbia Average CTPI 2016 Membership Report Arkansas/Other 3 Northeast District Northwest District South Central District Southeast District Southwest District West Central District TOTAL Cow of the Year: Groves-Vu Goldwyn Barb-ET, Grove-Vu Dairy, Billings Paul Selken Memorial Herdmanship Award 2016 (State Fair): Wrightvale Farm, Verona, MO PAGE 18

21 2016 ALL-MISSOURI and JUNIOR ALL-MISSOURI AWARDS Spring Heifer Calf AM Semler Juliet Gold Dreams Brixton Tri-Day, LLC RAM C-of-O Corvette Splash Ann College of the Ozarks JAM JL-Kel-Land Lenox Harley Lila Wantland RJAM McClellan Max Dot Hope McClellan Senior 2-Year-Old Cow AM Miss Paul-Farm Chelio Britt Cassandra Iman RAM Toecky Hero Bernadette Tom Durst JAM A-Grimm DOM Hanna Kelsie Grimm RJAM Scribble Dodge Sassy Kylie Scrivner Winter Heifer Calf AM MS Oaktop Drama Queen-ET Grant Groves RAM Mik-Nels Goldsun Millie-ET Mark Chamberlin JAM MS Oaktop Drama Queen-ET Grant Groves RJAM A-Grimm Bradnick Hope Kelsie Grimm Fall Heifer Calf AM Toecky Braxton Glacier Becky Durst RAM Toecky Anna-Dell Fever Becky Durst JAM Cross-Wake Lotus Hannah Hope Bohannon RJAM JL-Kel-Land G W Atwood Lora Ellie Wantland Summer Yearling AM Wrightvale LO Durchan Nixie Lora Wright RAM U-MO Mizzou Sasha University of Missouri JAM Wrightvale LO Durchan Nixie Lora Wright Spring Yearling AM McClellan Malone Mercinary Katelyn McClellan RAM Timber-Side Airlift Vicki Jessilyn McLean JAM McClellan Malone Mercinary Katelyn McClellan RJAM Timber-Side Airlift Vicki Jessilyn McLean Junior 3-Year-Old Cow AM U-MO Bradnick Tazu University of Missouri RAM C-of-O Braxton Madeline College of the Ozarks JAM RJAM Senior 3-Year-Old Cow AM Aragorn Made You Look David Day & Tyler Dickerhoof RAM Robthom Airdrie Dempsey Janice Ling JAM C-of-O Gold Chip 1373 Blake Wright RJAM Groves-Vu Brax Brooklyn-ET Blake Wright 4-Year Old Cow AM Groves-Vu A-S Dorinda-ET Taylor,Kiera,Grant,Bailey Groves RAM Pineriver Sid Dee Brixton Tri-Day LLC JAM Groves-Vu A-S Dorinda-ET Taylor,Kiera,Grant,Bailey Groves RJAM JL-Kel-Land Cole Jezebel Katie, Ellie, Lila Wantland 5-Year-Old Cow AM Mi-Wil Crimson Mya Scott Wilson RAM Wrightvale L Ch Damion Gail Larry Wright & Cher-Own JAM McClellan Sony-P April-Red Audrey McClellan Winter Yearling AM Aragorn Star Lilly-ET David Day RAM Aeroplane Avery Atwood Dalton Smith JAM Aeroplane Avery Atwood Dalton Smith RJAM Char-Land Carson Zada Roper Voskamp Fall Yearling AM Toga Gold Chip Toystory Blake Wright RAM Toecky Gabor Traci Becky Durst JAM Toga Gold Chip Toystory Blake Wright RJAM Robthom Absolute BlingBling Audrey,Katelyn,Hope McClellan Junior Best 3 AM RAM Toecky Farm University of Missouri Dry 3 & 4-Yr-Old AM U-MO Gold Chip Passion-ET University of Missouri RAM Radine Sanchez Morgan-ET University of Missouri JAM Toecky Force Missy Jacob Scrivner Dry Aged Cow AM Shaverside GWAtwood Ary Dalton Smith JAM Shaverside GWAtwood Ary Dalton Smith Aged Cow AM Aragorn Delilah David Day RAM JAM RJAM 150,000 pound Cow Produce of Dam AM Mi-Wil Promo Miriah Scott Wilson RAM Kellogg-Bay Jasper 11-ET Blake Wright JAM Kellogg-Bay Jasper 11-ET Blake Wright Daughter - Dam AM Ducky / Dodge Jessilyn McLean RAM Ary / Avery Dalton Smith JAM Ducky / Dodge Jessilyn McLean RJAM Ary / Avery Dalton Smith Best 3 Females AM Groves-Vu Dairy RAM Robthom Farm JAM Junior 2-Year-Old Cow AM Korian Goldwyn Mariah-ET Lora Wright RAM Ms Angelina Angeni-ET Monique Turner JAM Korian Goldwyn Mariah-ET Lora Wright RJAM Ms Angelina Angeni-ET Monique Turner Dairy Herd AM Breeder s Herd Larry & Jodi Wright PAGE 19

22 National Junior Holstein Convention Awards 2016 Dairy Bowl Team 2016: No teams fielded National Folding Display Contest 2016: Junior: Kylie Scrivner, Ava, How Cows Digest Food National Junior Jeopardy Contest 2016: Intermediate: Blake Wright, Verona, advanced to Semi-Finals; Charles Brooks, Mountain Grove National Banner Contest 2016: Sophia Geppert, Columbia Prepared Public Speaking 2016: Intermediate Division: Blake Wright, Verona, GMO s - Are they the Farmer s Best Friend Digital Scrapbook: Lora Wright, Verona. Missouri 2nd Place Missouri State Junior Awards 2016 Spring Classic Scholarship 2016: No award presented Missouri Holstein Princess 2016: Audrey McClellan, Willow Springs Missouri Holstein Little Miss 2016: Katelyn McClellan, Willow Springs Distinguished Junior 2015-Jr Division: None Distinguished Junior 2015-Sr Division: None Kay Bacon Memorial Award (15th): Taylor Whitehead, Conway, Whitehead Brokaw Adore Me - Spring Yearling, Junior Champion 4-H/FFA State Fair Mark Highfill Memorial Award (12th): Taylor Groves, Billings, Groves-Vu A-S Dorinda-ET - 4-Yr-Old, Grand Champion 4-H/FFA State Fair 2016 Sho-Me Futurity 3-Yr Old Holstein Show 1st Place Robthom Airdrie Dempsey VG-86 Janice Ling, Springfield 2nd Place, 1st Jr & 2nd Production C-Of-O Gold Chip 1373 VG-86 Blake Wright, Verona 3rd Place, Feet & Leg Winner Robthom Timea Hero EX-92 Mark Thomson, Springfield 4th Place, 3rd Production Toecky Alexander Terri VG-86 Becky Durst, Huggins 5th Place Toecky Alexander Gussy VG-87 Becky Durst, Huggins 6th Place Nel-Rose Gold Chip Asia-ET VG-85 Larry & Jodi Wright, Verona 7th Place, 1st Production U-MO Gold Chip Passion-ET GP-84 University of Missouri, Columbia 8th Place, 2nd Junior Toecky Force Missy VG-85 Jacob Scrivner, Ava Missouri Holstein Districts The Missouri Holstein Convention Host Schedule 2017 South Central 2018 Southeast 2019 Northeast 2020 Southwest West Central 2022 Northwest Convention Notes: PAGE 20

23 Missouri Holstein Association - 100th Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, January 23, 2016, Springfield, MO, 10:00 AM, Springfield, MO Jay Moreland, President, called the meeting to order. There were approximately 40 members present. Kate Geppert moved to approve the 2014 minutes as printed, Tommy Scrivner 2nd. Passes. Jodi Wright handed out the financial report and gave the review. Jason Ewing moved to approve the financial report. Tommy 2nd motion passes. DISTRICT, STATE, AND NATIONAL REPORTS: Northwest: No report given. Southeast: No report given. West Central: Jay Moreland reported that their District show will be at the Cass County Fair again this year in July in Pleasant Hill. Southwest: Nelson Hostetler reported they had about 10 people at their District meeting in Springfield. District show was at State Fair. Nelson and Rose Hostetler will be hosting the 2016 Holstein Field Day in July and everyone is welcome. South Central: Tommy Scrivner reported that at their 2015 District show there were 41 head exhibited in June. Toecky s were Grand Champion and special junior awards were presented at a district wide picnic held later. They are going to continue this in Dates for 2016 have not been set. Northeast: Kate Geppert reported that their district show in 2015 was with the Spring Show and MU had Grand. Alfred & Sonya Brandt hosted field day. The 2016 district show will be held in Edina. Memphis dairymen have hosted two production sales this year (NEMO), one in February and October. These were successful and were going to continue. Holstein USA: Tim Ewing thanked members for opening their doors to him. He has enjoyed helping everyone. Introduced Holstein USA representative, Trevor Bodry, who works with the Enlight program at Brattleboro. Trevor gave the state of the association report and explained genomic testing. Mentioned that several of Holstein USA s rates will increase as of Feb. 1st. National dues have also increased to $40. University of Missouri Extension: Dr. Scott Poock spoke on behalf of extension. He is excited to announce that MU is forming a search committee to replace our state Dairy Extension Specialist (Dr. Barry Steevens position). It has been many years and they are excited to see this in the budget. There are many trials being conducted at Foremost farm. There will be a trial starting utilizing the heifers that were housed at the Southwest Center and moved to Foremost. This trial is not yet finalized at this time. The university is taking a team of students to the Dairy Challenge this year. The dairy club on campus has also increased in numbers over past years. Dairy Shrine: Ray Schooley talked about the Dairy Shrine. It is $50 to become a member and includes all breeds leaders and youths. He has applications and money raised goes to fund $50,000 in scholarships that are awarded. Dairy Hall of Honors: Kate Geppert said the annual banquet is scheduled for Friday, February,5th at 11:30 am at Eckles Hall in Columbia, MO. They will begin with lunch and then have the awards ceremony. Dr. Marshall has retired and Joe Horner has taken over as Executive Secretary. Those receiving awards are Ted Probert - Meritorious Service, CEO Prairie Farms Leadership, Keith Dixon Breeder, Jerry King & WH Hood Pioneer. Award nominations are due Nov. 1st It is a simple form that requires 3 letters of recommendation. Form received from Joe Horner. State Fair: Amy Jo Estes reported that all facility upgrades are being addressed and will be completed by fair time. She is working with state 4-H and FFA on the dairy youth show. They will be separate shows this coming year so youth may count them towards their projects. She is working on money for increased premiums. The focus now is on the youth, so that is where any increase in funds will go, followed by out of state exhibitors. A matching funding program for in and out of state exhibitors is also being worked on. Any updates to the rules need to occur now as the book will be published March 1st. Judges are also being secured and will be published in the premium book. An All-Breeds Committee has been formed and they are planning on meeting today to help with some of the decisions. Janice Perry commented that she liked the updates. Eric Greitens, Republican MO Governor candidate spoke briefly to the membership. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Show and Futurity: Becky Durst reported that since there is no Spring Show they recommend moving the All-Missouri awards to the state fair or have a point show at Ozark Empire Fair (in place of Spring Show). They also recommend moving the Futurity show to the state fair as well. This would eliminate the cost of the meal and finding a judge. The futurity would be shown after the Sr. 2 and before Jr. 3 classes. Jason Ewing moved that the All- Missouri show be the Missouri State Fair. Janice Ling 2nd. Passes. Larry Wright moved to have the Futurity show after the 2-Year old class at State Fair and have them eligible for Champion. Jason Ewing 2nd. Passes. AmyJo was on hand for some entry clarification. Animals will still need to be entered in the fair. You will be eligible to show in your respective class for your premium in addition to the futurity class. Animal must be entered in regular age class to receive All-Missouri and then shown additional in Futurity class to receive futurity funds. There will be no separate premiums from the State Fair for futurity, but animal may show in both classes if desire. The Southern National Spring Show is scheduled for April 9, 2016 in Stillwater, OK and the judge is Chris Lahmers. Futurity entries for 2018 are due February 1, Sale Committee: Jason Ewing reported on our 3rd Convention sale. Thanked Larry, Jodi and Tim for all of their work on the sale. Also thanked our sponsors who advertised in the catalog, which eliminated a lot of our costs. The sale averaged on 21 lots of live animals, semen, choices, and embryos: $2308. Seventeen head of live cattle averaged $2538. Next year they are looking to max out at 25 lots. Next year selections will be from in and out of state consignors. This year they cut back on advertising, but continued with CowBuyer (4 lots sold online with many contenders). Might start the sale a little earlier next year. Jay Moreland mentioned that MDA is grumbling because of the $2500 that they gave us for the sale meal. Jay wondered about the possibility of including other breeds in our sale? Mike Wilson stated that he thinks it needs to remain a Holstein sale. Janice Ling wondered who would receive the commission on the other breeds? Larry Wright stated that the other breeds can use our facilities and equipments: microphones, cow buyer, venue, etc. after we finish with our sale. But the sales should remain separate. A general consensus of the group was to keep the sales separate. The committee also asked the group if a meal was needed. Some discussion indicated that a meal wasn t really necessary. The committee will think about what to do for next year. Website: Jodi Wright discussed how the website was outdated in looks and coding. A committee of combined adults and youth has been formed to receive opinions and gain a direction for the look and functionality of the new site. Hope to have a new site this year. Suggestions are welcome. Awards: Roy Parsons reported that for the MO Distinguished Service and Master Breeder awards currently require 3 letters of recommendation. The committee suggests changing this to one (1) letter of recommendation to encourage nominations. The committee also recommends that the association PAGE 21

24 limit the award to two (2) recipients per year, but they can use their discretion. Awards do not have to be given every year. Roy moved to accept those who have been currently nominated: SueAnn Steele, Jodi Wright, Jerry King, Robert & Janice Perry; with award selections made by anonymous committee. Janice Ling 2nd. Passes. Roy moves to reduce award supporting nomination letters from 3 to 1. Brad Groves 2nd. Passes. Juniors: Lora Wright reported that she was re-elected President of the Missouri Holstein Jr Association. There were 19 members and adults present. Discussed National Convention this year in New York. The junior All-MO points will remain the same (just subtract Spring Show). State Fair 20 points and District Show 16 points. Arkansas juniors will now have their own district show (4-State Dairy Days) to be utilized for Jr All-MO Points. They are planning on a calf raffle or 50/50 drawing for a fundraiser this year at state fair. If anyone is interested in donating please contact Shannon. Looking to do another food booth at a local sale this year. Please contact Shannon with any ideas. Futurity participants will receive $25. They will pay $100 to sponsor Cow Camp and pay $500 towards the stipend for the Junior Advisor. Jrs still have a few 100 anniversary t-shirts available. New officers are: President Lora Wright, Vice President Dalton Smith; Secretary Katie Wantland; Reporters: Blake Wright, Sophia Geppert, Kylie Scrivner and Julie Griffin. History: John Underwood reported that they suggested donating some of the remaining 100th Anniversary History Books to university libraries. John is willing to pay the postage on these donations over a 2 3 year span. John accumulated over 50 boxes of reference material when he was writing the History Book. He would like to see if the Executive Committee will contact College of the Ozarks and see if they would like to receive the donation of all of his material. He would like to keep it together and send it somewhere it will be used and appreciated. Jay Moreland will contact College of the Ozarks. Nominating: Al Brandt gave the nominations for officers as President-Jay Moreland, Vice President- Brad Groves, Secretary-Treasurer- Michelle Eilenstine, and Director-At-Large-Tommy Scrivner. OLD BUSINESS: Spring Show: Jay Moreland reported that the board of directions in October voted to cancel the Spring Show for This does not mean it can t come back at a future time when it is deemed appropriate. NEW BUSINESS: By-Law Change: Article II Membership. Section 6: Add Membership dues will be due and payable postmarked March 15 of the membership year. Following March 15 members not in good standing will be removed from Holstein USA member rolls until such time as state membership has been paid. Membership dues postmarked April 15 or later will require an additional $10.00 late fee per adult member. Memberships received after June 1 will not qualify for Association sponsored awards. (Section 6 pertains to adult member dues. Therefore this addition applies to adult memberships only. Section 3 speaks to Jr. Dues). Jason Ewing moved to approve bylaws as presented. Tommy Scrivner 2nd. Passed. Field Day: Nelson Hostetler, Louisburg, invited everyone to come to their farm in July. They have recently built a new free-stall barn Finance Report: Harlan Borman reported that the finance committee prepared a rough budget. As presented below with a net loss of -$5,523. Harlan moved and Nelson Hostetler 2nd to accept budget. Passes. Harlan noted there are no new activities that the association has to raise funds. Jodi talked about how our Convention Sale is becoming successful and members need to support our Missouri sale both in consignments and in purchases before going out of state, especially to consign. INCOME EXPENSES Membership Dues 6300 Management 7800 Interest Income 442 Jr Advisor 500 Donation 500 Travel & Office 2100 Convention Sale 0 Subscriptions (MidStates) 750 Field Day 1500 Admin., Ins., Jr.dues 750 Convention Auction 1000 Printing & postage 900 Nat l Conv. Registration Program 1500 Accounting 250 Web Page 400 Scholarships, Awards, Gifts 1815 Field Day 1500 Website 800 Total Income 11,642 Total Expenses 17,165 Resolutions: Jay notes the 2015 Resolutions are printed in the convention book. Brad Groves moves to accept as printed. Jason Ewing 2nd. Passes Nominating Report: Tommy Scrivner reported that the 2015 by-law changes called for 2 At-Large directors to the acting board of directions to either come from the committee or the floor. Nominations were taken from the floor: Ed Wittorf, Tim Ewing (Respectfully declined due to position at Holstein), Mike Wilson. Ed Steele moved to close nominations and elect by acclamation. Janice Perry 2nd. Passes. These board members are elected for a oneyear term.. Larry Wright respectfully resigned as Director at Large due to a conflict of time. Tommy moves the recommend the remainder of the officer slate: President Jay Moreland, Vice-President Brad Groves, Secretary Jodi Wright. Janice Ling 2nd. Passes. SueAnn Steele nominated Tommy Scrivner for Director At Large. Ed Steele moves to close nominations and elect by acclamation. SueAnn 2nd. Passed. Harlan Borman moved the meeting be adjourned, Larry Wright 2nd, motion passed. Meeting adjourned. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Awards Presented: 2015 Cow of the Year: Groves-Vu Goldwyn Barb, Groves-View Dairy, Billings 2015 Field Day Host Alfred & Sonya Brandt 2016 Missouri Holstein Princess Katelyn McClellan 2016 Missouri Holstein Miss Audrey McClellan Past President Plaque Eric Ling 2014 MO Holstein Futurity 3rd Place Jessica Dixon Respectfully Submitted, Secretary, Jodi Wright PAGE 22

25 2016 RESOLUTIONS MISSOURI HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting, Saturday, January 21, 2017 Springfield, MO The committee met and recommends the following resolutions for your consideration at the 100th annual convention of the Missouri Holstein Association. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere appreciation to the MDA and Dave Drennan for their work and organization of the 2017 Heart of America Dairy Expo. Be it resolved: That Sue Ann Steele, Mid States News editor; Kate Geppert, managing editor, Jodi Wright, website manager, secretary-treasurer be commended for their hard work and diligent efforts. Be it resolved: That the Missouri Holstein Association expresses thanks to Nel-Rose Dairy, Nelson Hostetler and family, for hosting the 2016 Field Day. Whereas the Missouri Holstein Association is sincerely interested and considers itself a vital part of the dairy industry in the State of Missouri, be it resolved that the members individually and the corporate associations pledge support and offer its leadership and appreciation to the following: 1. Mark Witherspoon, General Manager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Mid-South Dairy Records. 2. Dave Drennan, Executive Secretary Missouri Dairy Association. 3. Sean Cornelius, President Missouri Dairy Industry Alliance 4. Missouri State Department of Agriculture, under the direction of director Richard Fordyce and her staff, including the animal health department, director of the Missouri State Fair and Amy Jo Estes, dairy superintendent. 5. The University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: The Commercial Ag Program, and dairy extension team. 6. The 4-H and FFA youth organizations through their educational and leadership building experiences. 7. The Midwest Dairy Association with special commendation to Ron Grusenmeyer and Stacy Dohle. Be it further resolved that our Association continue to underwrite, support, and encourage participation in the district shows, futurity, field day, and the Missouri State Convention Sale. A special thanks to Robthom farm for hosting Cow Camp and for the juniors, understanding that the future of our organization, breed and industry is dependent upon interest, training, and leadership development of our youth. Be it resolved that our association continue to support and encourage the Missouri Junior Association for the excellent job they are doing. Congratulations to the juniors who competed at the 2016 National Convention: - Folding Display Contest: Junior: Kylie Scrivner, Ava How Cows Digest Food - Dairy Jeopardy: Intermediate: Blake Wright, Verona advanced to Semi-Finals; Charles Brooks, Mountain Grove - Banner: Sophia Geppert, Columbia. - Public Speaking Intermediate Division: Blake Wright, Verona GMO s - Are they the Farmer s Best Friend - Digital Scrapbook. Lora Wright, Verona. Missouri 2nd Place. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Shannon Kleiboeker, junior leader and Robert and Janice Perry, assistants on their outstanding job as junior committee leaders, and all those who helped them. Be it resolved: A special thanks to Becky Durst for chairing the Futurity/Show Committee and the Missouri State Fair for hosting the 2016 Futurity. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses special thanks to this years officers, for their many hours of work and dedication to the cause of Registered Holsteins in the State of Missouri: President, Jay Moreland ; Vice president, Brad Groves; Director at large, Tommy Scrivner; and Jodi Wright, secretary-treasurer. Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association commends Sara Parker Pauley for her dedication as Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and wishes her the best as Director of the Missouri Conservation Department Be it resolved: The Missouri Holstein Association expresses its sincere sympathy to all the families who have lost loved ones during the past year. Be it resolved that in recognition that the education of present and future generations of producers is vital to the growth and well being of the dairy industry in Missouri. The Missouri Holstein Association strongly urges the University of Missouri administration to fund and staff the Dairy Nutrition and State Dairy Extension positions. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates all of this year s inductees into the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors. Be it resolved: Missouri Holstein Association congratulates Groves-Vu Dairy for receiving the 2015 Cow of the Year Award; Groves-Vu Goldwyn Barb-ET, Groves-Vu Dairy, Billings, Missouri. Respectfully submitted: Ed Wittorff, chairman; Ed Steele, Barry Steevens PAGE 23

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