Dairyland Protein Sale Concludes

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The Dairyland Protein Sale was held today in Janesville, WI. This year’s sale featured the complete dispersal of the RNS Jersey herd. It was a strong day for the Jersey.

A total of 122 lots, including semen, averaged $1813.73. Cows averaged over $2100 and bred heifers averaged over $2300.

The College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO, purchased the top-selling lot of the day for $3000. Lot 16 – Dairyman Miles 2316 is due in November to “Mackenzie.” She was consigned by Hoard’s Dairyman, WI.

The second high selling lot was sold for $2900 and also was from Hoard’s Dairyman Farm. Dairyman Jupiter 2317, Lot 14, due soon to sexed “Lincoln,” was purchased by Jim DeLange, Elkhorn, WI.

A thanks to all the consignors, including RNS Jersey Dairy, for all their quality consignments. We appreciate all the buyers and bidders at the sale today.

Watch for more information in the next week as JMS moves north to the Sorenson Milking Herd Dispersal on October 8, 2015 at the farm in Pine River, WI (near Green Bay, WI).

Sorenson Reduction

Late Start, Lively Crowd at the Top of the World Jersey Sale

TOW Dairyland BannerThe Top of the World Jersey Sale was held Tuesday evening, September 29, as part of the World Dairy Expo. Waiting for a start time until after Judge Heath placed the quality heifer line-up for the International Jersey Show, the crowd piled into the Estrumate Sale Pavilion.

With lively bidding from the crowd and online, 23 lots of live cattle, embryos, choices and semen sold for an average of $3,093.91 and a gross of $71,160.

Top Selling lot of the night was Lot 24 – Ratliff Action Anita, VG-88%. She is a granddaughter of Ratilff Price Alicia, E-95%, 3x National Grand Champion. Consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, KS, “Anita” sold to Ellie McKissick, PA, for $7,400.
Lot 24 - 1st Top

Second high selling lot of the Top of the World Sale was the last heifer in the ring, Lot 21 – Mead-Manor Tequila Pryia. Due in a few weeks, she fetched a final price of $6,400 and was purchased by Ron and Christy Ratliff, KS. She was consigned by Mike Moede, Wis.
Lot 21 - 2nd Top

Holding the 3rd top selling lot status was Lot 16 – Covinton/Steinridge Babybelle 2-ET. She was consigned by Covington Jerseys and Jason Steinlage, IA and was purchased by Pat Gourley, OR for $6,100.
Lot 16 - 3rd Top

JMS would like to thank everyone for their patience with the late start, the consignors for giving up their good ones and the bidders and buyers for participating in the sale.

The Dairyland Protein Sale is Thursday, October 1, in Janesville, WI at the Rock County Fairgrounds. It will begin at 11:00 a.m. (CDT). The RNS Dispersal is part of the sale that focuses on production in the Jersey breed.

National Heifer Sale Finale

NHSThe National Heifer Sale concluded this evening as part of the 2015 AJCA / NAJ Annual Meetings in East Peoria, Ill. The 39 head that sold through the sale this evening averaged $3842.

Chris and Cheryl Sorenson consigned this "Machete" daughter from "Keylime-P." Jerseyland Sires purchased her fro $13,000
Chris and Cheryl Sorenson consigned this “Machete” daughter from “Keylime-P.” Jerseyland Sires purchased her for $13,000. She was the Top Seller of the 2015 National Heifer Sale
Lot 14 - Ahlem Isaac Charm 45339-ET - was the second high seller at $8,500. Consigned by Ahlems Farms Partnership, she was bought by Dana Metzger.
Lot 14 – Ahlem Isaac Charm 45339-ET – was the second high seller at $8,500. Consigned by Ahlems Farms Partnership, she was bought by Dana Metzger.
Lot 12 - Mount Rock Dividend Justina{4} was consigned by Mains Dairy and was sold for $8300. Sexing Technologies purchased this "Dividend" heifer.
Lot 12 – Mount Rock Dividend Justina{4} was consigned by Mains Dairy and was sold for $8300. Sexing Technologies purchased this “Dividend” heifer.

JMS thanks the consignors, bidders, buyers, and supporters of the National Heifer Sale in 2015.

 

Ohio Spring Classic Sale Concludes

Ohio Classic BannerThe Ohio Spring Classic Sale was held today at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Sidney, Ohio. JMS hosted the sale in conjunction with the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association. The sale average, on 70 lots of embryos, semen and cattle, was $2,521.80.

LOT 31 - CROSSBROOK EXCITATION DANICA-ET - High Seller of the Ohio Spring Classic Sale. Consigned by John Prokop of Middleburgh, NY, this "Excitation" summer yearling sold to Kyle Vanderfeltz, Penn. for $9,600
LOT 31 – CROSSBROOK EXCITATION DANICA-ET – High Seller of the Ohio Spring Classic Sale. Consigned by John Prokop of Middleburgh, NY, this “Excitation” summer yearling sold to Kyle Vanderfeltz, Penn. for $9,600
LOT 8 - CLOVERFIELD GOLDHAMMER GRACE is an Intermediate Calf from Craig Martin, Charlotte, MI. With a final bid of $5,100, Phil Gordon, Ind., was the final buyer.
LOT 8 – CLOVERFIELD GOLDHAMMER GRACE is an Intermediate Calf from Craig Martin, Charlotte, MI. With a final bid of $5,100, Phil Gordon, Ind., was the final buyer.
LOT 60 - NORSE STAR TOPEKA MIDNIGHT-ET, VG-87%. This 12/2012 genomic tested "Topeka" daughter was fresh in December and was served to "Citation A." Consigned by International Genetics, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, she sold to Steve Rowley, Miss., for $4,900
LOT 60 – NORSE STAR TOPEKA MIDNIGHT-ET, VG-87%. This 12/2012 genomic tested “Topeka” daughter was fresh in December and was served to “Citation A.” Consigned by International Genetics, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, she sold to Steve Rowley, Miss., for $4,900

Thank you to the sale staff that helped put this sale together, the Ohio Jersey Breeders for their help at the fairgrounds, and the consignors, bidders and buyers of the Ohio Spring Classic Sale.

JMS Sale Week Wrap-Ups: Wisconsin State Sale / Prairieland Production Sale

This week was busy with Jersey Marketing Service. We had two mid-west sales this week, in Iowa and Wisconsin!

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Tuesday, May 12 marked the closing of the Wisconsin State Jersey Sale, hosted on Jersey Bid. The sale, featuring production, genomics, individuals and groups, cows and heifers. Bidding opened with the online sale host site, JerseyBid.com on May 4 with final bidding on Tuesday.

A total of 24 live head were purchased online, including four Badger Treasure calves for junior members. The average was $2,604, with buyers from Kansas, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The top selling lot was Lot 1 – Jessie James Nikon Trudy 8705-P, consigned by Jim & Jessica Engel of Kewaunee, Wis. The October polled, genomic tested heifer had Heartland Nathan Texas-ET as her 3rd dam. Heartland Jerseys out bid the competition to own the heifer at $2,700.

Heartland Nathan Texas-ET, E-95% 3rd Dam of Lot 1
Heartland Nathan Texas-ET, E-95%
3rd Dam of Lot 1

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New York Next Generation Sale Concludes

New York Spring SaleThe New York Next Generation Sale combined live and online bidding to have a total of 91 head sell for an average price of $1,618.96.

Lot 23 - Meadow Winds I Venus sold for $5600. Consigning this stylish Sr. Calf was Roger & Elizabeth Czadzeck, Clyde, NY. (pictured on the left of the heifer) Sara Barlass, AJCA Area Rep (back) represents the buyers, Sam, Angela, George Colpetzer, Greenville PA, Grace Stroud is on the halter
Lot 23 – Meadow Winds I Venus sold for $5600. Consigning this stylish Sr. Calf was Roger & Elizabeth Czadzeck, Clyde, NY. (pictured on the left of the heifer) Sara Barlass, AJCA Area Rep (back) represents the buyers, Sam, Angela, George Colpetzer, Greenville PA, Grace Stroud is on the halter
Lot 15 - Underground C-Mamie Caramel-ET, consigned by Underground Genetics, Pitcher, NY. They are represented by Sara Barlass on the left. The buyer, Jamie & Petra Black, Constable, NY is represented by Becky Ferry. The Black family bought the heifer for $3,600. On the halter is Breana Scribner.
Lot 15 – Underground C-Mamie Caramel-ET, consigned by Underground Genetics, Pitcher, NY. They are represented by Sara Barlass on the left. The buyer, Jamie & Petra Black, Constable, NY is represented by Becky Ferry. The Black family bought the heifer for $3,600. On the halter is Breana Scribner.
Lot 21 - Dreamroad Joel Chloe was consigned by Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, NY and was purchased for $3,100 by Jack & Colleen Button. Jack is smiling on the left, with Becky standing next to Meghan Chittenden on the halter
Lot 21 – Dreamroad Joel Chloe was consigned by Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, NY and was purchased for $3,100 by Jack & Colleen Button. Jack is smiling on the left, with Becky standing next to Meghan Chittenden on the halter
A huge thank you to the New York Jersey Breeders for all their planning, consigning, clipping and cattle care during this week at the fairgrounds!
A huge thank you to the New York Jersey Breeders for all their planning, consigning, clipping and cattle care during this week at the fairgrounds!

Consignments were on the fairgrounds and also online for pre-bidding from their homes.

Lynn Lee, Smyrna, TN was the volume buyer of the day, buying 23 head.

Thank you to all the consignors, bidders and buyers (on the internet, phone and in the crowd!)