Dixie Invitational Sale Concludes

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HOT. The weather and crowd in Newberry, S.C., were hot at the Dixie Invitational Sale today. But the Southeast breeders put together a great selection of cattle for bidding, the buyers were appreciative! A total of 190 head sold, both on site and in TN, for an average of $1,508.81.

The top-selling lot was #88, a milk cow. Piedmont Goose Bell {3} was offered in the sale by Corey Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., and was purchased for $2,525 by Vantress Jerseys in Xenia, Ohio.

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The second top lot was #1, a bred heifer. Will Do Chronicle Hayden{4} sold for $2,125. Consigned by Ed & Cheryl Ettinger, Kinards, S.C., she also makes her way to Ohio, to J. William & Rachel Hodge.

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Carlyle Farms, Wayne, Ohio was the volume buyer of the day with 85 head, including head in groups sold online.

In total, 13 buyers from eight different states bought today.

A great big thank you to the buyers and bidders, both in the crowd and online. We also appreciate the consignors who put their cattle in the Dixie Invitational.

Seacord Farm Dispersal – A Great Ending

Seacord Dispersal

The weather changed from a hot week for the cows and crew, to a beautiful day, with low humidity, gentle breezes, and much Jersey breeder fellowship in Greenwich, N.Y.

A standing room only crowd filled the JMS tent at the Seacord Farm Dispersal to take home a part of the herd Richard and Brian Seacord have built. Internet bidders from all around the U.S. also watched the sale with hope of being the lucky buyer on a good cow family member, a deep pedigree, or the next show ring stopper!

The cattle themselves averaged $1,918.45 on 103 head and the sale averaged $1,611.72 with the semen added into the tally, on 125 total lots.

Lot 643 was the high selling individual of the day. Lyn and Peter Vail were the buyers of this E-91% "Action" daughter who sold for $8500.
Lot 643, a favorite of many, was the high selling individual of the day. Lyn and Peter Vail were the buyers of this E-91% “Action” daughter who sold for $8500.
Lot 562 was second high selling cow of the dispersal, going to Pa., for $6400. Sam, Angela and George Colpetzer now own this matriarch show cow
Lot 562 was second high selling cow of the dispersal, going to Pa., for $6400. Sam, Angela and George Colpetzer now own this matriarch show cow

Buyers from KY, ME, MD NE, NH, NY, OH, Ontario, CAN, PA, SC, VT, WI, and WV and bid in the crowd, phone, and internet on cattle and semen.

Volume buyers of the day were Jason Nagel and Cymberly Carlson, N.Y. and Sam, Angela, & George Colpetzer, Pa.

The Seacord family and JMS thank all the buyers and bidders in today’s sale. We at JMS / AJCA sincerely wish Richard and Brian all the best as they move on to new endeavors, and appreciate them letting us work with them on selling the cattle they worked hard at breeding with great success.

Prairieland Production Sale Concludes

Prairieland BannerOn a not so spring feeling day, buyers huddled together at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union, Iowa for the Prairieland Production Sale. 85 head of milk cows, bred heifers and a baby calf sold to 13 buyers from five states for an average of $1760.88.

The high selling lot was from Ted Dement, Ill. Lot 93 – Dements Fire Pam sold to Doug Fairbanks, Iowa for $2600. Lot 38, from the Kunde family also sold to Doug Fairbanks. Kunde Plus Maci{6} sold for $2400.

Three head sold for $2300, including Lots 76, 84 and 101. Hei-Bri Perform Daffy{5} (Lot 76) was consigned by Brian & Heidi Lantzky, Iowa, and purchased by Jim Herr, Minn. Lot 84 was also from Brian & Heidi, Hei-Bri Legal Dayleo, selling to Doug Fairbanks. Doug bought Lot 101, Kilgus Iatola Lisa, consigned by Kilgus Dairy, Ill.

New York Next Generation Sale Concludes

NEW YORK'S NEXT GENERATION SALE
NEW YORK’S NEXT GENERATION SALE

The New York Next Generation Sale concluded today, at the Steuben County Fairgrounds in Bath, N.Y. This sale combines online and live lots, groups and individuals, production and type.

The sale averaged $1,494.74 on a total of 38 head.

The top selling lot was Lot 16, Latimore I Luv U, consigned by Janet Ludwig, York Springs, Pa. She is a Summer Yearling “Iatola” out of Latimore Counciller Ingrid, E-95%. “I Luv U” was sold to Jason Nagel in Panama, N.Y., for  $4,100.

The Top Seller - LOT 16 - Latimore I Luv You
The Top Seller – LOT 16 – Latimore I Luv You

Lot 46A was the second top selling lot in the New York Next Generation Sale, was Kevetta Incentive Velour-ET. This March calf from “Incentive” and out of Oakfield TBone Vivianne-ET, E-94% was bid off at $3,800 by Jack and Colleen Button of Troupsburg, N.Y. She was consigned by Kevetta Farms, Dansville, N.Y.

Also selling for over $3000 was Lot 1 – Cowbell Iatola Tater Tot, an upcoming Jr. 2-year-old consigned by Christine Sheesley Rozler. This “Iatola” bred heifer is due in June to “Blue Suede Shoes” and is out of an E-91% dam, with a long pedigree to back. Jason Nagel, Panama, N.Y., bought her for $3050.

 

 

Northeast Jersey Sale Wrap-up

The Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale wrapped up in a sunny spring day in Wallingford, Vt. Gerald and Diane Colvin opened their doors to Jersey Marketing Service and the Northeast Breeders this week, allowing cattle in their pastures and barn. 

A total of 274 head went through the ring, bringing an average of $1423.81.


The top selling lot in the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders was Lot 7, consigned by Molly Brook Farms, West Danville, Vt. She will find her new home in Touchet, Wash., with Jeff and Andrea Adams for $3750. 

Several Jersey breeders from 17 states bought in the sale (CT, IA, IN, ME, MA, MO, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, VT, WA, WI).

An Exciting Finish to the Kentucky National Jersey Sale

KyNational_CatalogTile16The Kentucky National Jersey Sale concluded with an exciting day of bidding.  A group of great consignments, along with a competitive crowd in Louisville, Ky. and on the internet, allowed the 52 head selling to average $2,138.

Top selling lot was Lot 44 – Millers Tradition Fascination, consigned by the Dick Miller Family of Indiana. She is due in June to “Showdown” and is out of the “Farrah” family. Jason Nagel of New York purchased this bred heifer for $6800.
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The second top-selling lot of the sale was the Junior Champion of the show, Lot 14 – Winterplace Look Out Glass, from Neal Smith, Ohio. This summer yearling was purchased by Jack and Kelly Baird, Taylorsville, Ky., for $4300.
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Seven lots sold for over $3000. Buyers from 14 different states purchased cattle from today’s sale.

To review, the sale cattle show against themselves and the following lots were your champions.

GRAND CHAMPION was Lot 53 - Ellies Action Response (right) and RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION was Lot 52 - Piedmont Headline Nicole (2nd Jr. 3 in class, left)
GRAND CHAMPION was Lot 53 – Ellies Action Response (right) and RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION was Lot 52 – Piedmont Headline Nicole (2nd Jr. 3 in class, left)
JUNIOR CHAMPION (right) - Lot 14, Winterplace Lookout Glass and RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION (left) - Lot 17 DKG Gunman Gail
JUNIOR CHAMPION (right) – Lot 14, Winterplace Lookout Glass and RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION (left) – Lot 17 DKG Gunman Gail