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2009 Great Northern Cup Winner:   Kelly Lee, Johnson Creek, WI

The Great Northern Cup acknowledges a Holstein Exhibitor at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair
that excels in Sportsmanship, Showmanship, Fellowship, Leadership & Herdsmanship.
Pictured above are Paula & Rick Bovre making the presentation on
behalf of Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc.
        


 

Great Northern 689th Sale  ~ February 9, 2010

            Despite Mother Nature’s snowy presence on February 9, 2010, a nice crowd of interested buyers made the trek to the Great Northern Sales Arena.   Upon arriving they found the barn filled with several impressive registered cows as well as a large number of good uddered, low SCC fresh cows ready to add lots of milk to their bulk tanks!  Lauber Farm consigned seven lovely, deep pedigreed young registered cows.  The sale topper came from this group.   Selling for $3,600 was a VG-86 Falcon three year old milking 98 lbs. and backed by a 2E-90 GMD 31,460 Mason.   The second high at $3,000 was her Damion sister, a 2 year old milking 92 lbs.   Prices were steady with the majority of the fresh young cows selling in the $1600 - $2300 range.   The top price for bred heifers was $1500.   This came on 3 different heifers:  a big grade Aspen springing to Integrity; a registered Dante springing to Binky from a 25,280 Encore and a Garrison due to Abraham (sexed semen) from a 23,907 dam.
 
Great Northern-688 ~  January 12, 2010

            Prices were steady throughout the January Dairy Production Sale on January 12th.   The bidding was active but it was also apparent that everyone has a limit they do not want to exceed.  Several fresh cows sold in the $2,000 range with a top of $2,400.  This came on a Ready daughter milking well over 105 lbs. in her third lactation after making 34,250 at 3-01.   The top selling springing heifer was a big, strong Roy granddaughter with outstanding udder promise.  She sold due later in February to Aaron and is backed by a VG-85 24,430 Derry then a 2E-93 GMD DOM gr’dam.  She commanded a final bid of $1,950.
 
Great Northern-687 ~ December 16, 2009

            The December Dairy Production Sale was held at the Great Northern Sales Arena on December 16, 2009.   Old man winter cast an extreme cold blast on the area, but those in attendance were definitely there to buy and the line-up included many nice young cows in full flow of milk.   The top price of $2,550 came on a VG-86 Rubens daughter milking 115 lbs. in her third lactation.    A lovely uddered Le-O daughter fresh with second calf after making 27,170 at 1-11 sold for $2,150.   The top price of $1,825 for springing heifers came on an *RC Joyboy due to Reality-Red.

 
Holiday Fashions at the Northern ~ December 10, 2009

            Despite a big winter storm halting all activity the day prior, the Holiday Fashions at the Northern was held December 10, 2009 at the Great Northern Sales Arena.   101 lots sold for an average of $3,006 with cattle going to buyers in Wisconsin, California, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Kentucky and Massachusetts. 
            Topping the sale at $13,000 was the first choice of Goldwyns due in December from Long-Haven Durham Randi-ET EX-93 2E from Long Haven Farms, Clayton, Michigan.  This full sister to the undefeated, Long-Haven Gold Rochelle-ET VG-89 EX-MS, sold to Mitch Hockett, Durham, North Carolina.  
The sale included 29 lots from Kingsmill Farm II LLC, Durham, North Carolina with a majority of these coming from the Tri-Day Ashlyn family.   The second high price of the day came on the silky, black Mac daughter of Ashlyn, Kingsmill Ashlyns Bigmac-ET.  This October, 2008 model was chosen by Long-Haven Farms, Clayton, MI for $8,000.  
            A 2009 Junior All-American nominee claimed the third high price of $6,800.   Pyramid Aspen Whistle-ET sold bred to Maxwell-Red which makes her a promising milking yearling prospect for 2010.  Consigned by Chelsea Abbott, Fairfield, Vermont, and backed by an EX-90 34,050 show winning Roy, Whistle was purchased by Daniel VandePol, Escalon, California.
            The June 2009 Lightning daughter of Ashlyn, Kingsmill Ashlyns Asmita-ET, had a lot of admirers.   Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wisconsin paid $6,200 to add her to their premier breeder herd. 
            The sale was a joint effort between Chris and Jen Hill of MD-Hillbrook and Rick and Paula Bovre of Great Northern.    Chris handled the auctioneer duties while Norman Nabholz gave the pedigree credentials.   Rick Bovre, Robert Yeoman, Perry Phend and Kevin Jorgensen  were ringmen while Kelli Cull & Jerry Jens presented the animals in the ring.
 
Rotesown Dispersal ~ December 1, 2009

            Brandon & Courtney Rote, Orangeville, Illinois dispersed their big, framey, homebred Rotesown herd on a beautiful December 1st day at the Great Northern Sales Arena.   A nice crowd of fellow Illinois breeders as well as Wisconsin dairymen were on hand to participate and add some Rotesown breeding to their own breeding establishments.  Lot number 1 commanded the top price of the day at $9,000.   Rotesown Dundee Roberta-ET is a big, well balanced, walk-up-hill Dundee currently scored VG-88 and making 30,000 in her second lactation.   She sold bred to Atwood & due back in July, 2010.   Backed by two Excellent dams, this impressive  young cow is certain to make it three generations of Excellents for her new owners, Glen & Julie Lyford, Davis, IL.   Roberta’s June, 2009 Sanchez was a favorite amongst the younger heifers in the sale and sold for $4,600 to Kevin Wendling, Altamont, IL.   The Rotesown herd offered a large number of big, wide rumped bred heifers all with outstanding udder promise!   Claiming the top price amongst this group was a September, 2007 Goldwyn due later in December to Shottle.   Her VG Dundee dam has 23,640 at 2-02 with the next three dams Excellent and over 30,000M.   This tall, long heifer sold for $8,000 to Crystal Rote, McConnell, Illinois.   At day’s end 124 lots had passed through the sale ring for an average of $1982.  
            The sale was jointly managed by Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. and Tom Morris Ltd.   Tom Morris and Rick Bovre handled duties in the sale box while Scott Courtney, Creighton Barker, Kevin Jorgensen and Perry Phend fielded bids.
 
Great Northern-684 ~ November 19, 2009

             The increase that dairymen are seeing in their milk checks was clearly evident at the November Dairy Production Sale on November 19, 2009. The buyers were very appreciative of the outstanding group of young, fresh cows that were milking extremely well. More than 75% of the cows surpassed the $2,000 mark with the top price of $3,250 coming on a super uddered Altasphinx 2 yr old just fresh and milking 85 lbs. Her pedigree includes 10 EX and VG dams from the Hope family at Springhill Farms, Big Prairie, OH. Another exceptional 2 yr old, this one by Toystory, commanded $3,000. Milking 80 lbs., this big, tall heifer also hailed from Springhill Farm’s Hope family. The top price of $3,050 for springing heifers came on a fancy Airraid due to Active. Her udder promise was awesome and she’s backed by a GP-82 21,940 Gap then 7 generations EX and VG dams.
 
Thimmig Complete Dispersal – November 3, 2009

             On a beautiful, sunny November 3, 2009, Gary & Kim Thimmig, Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin dispersed their 125 head Holstein herd at the Great Northern Sales Arena.    The Thimmigs were dispersing their herd due to the acquisition of their farm by the Wisconsin DOT for the four lane expansion of Highway 23.   Over the past 10 years the Thimmigs had worked with the Holstein Association to identify and register their entire herd with many of cattle at the 87%RHA-NA level or higher.  The current rolling herd average on their Goldenslope Holsteins stood at 22,067 3.7 % 819 3.0% 665 with an SCC average of 169 for the year.   A large crowd was on hand and bid actively on this 100% homebred herd.   The top price of $3,100 came on a tall, silky, black Boss Iron 3 year old milking 98 lbs. and backed by a VG-86 23,949 Durham.   Classified Good Plus-80 as a 2 year old, this young cow is sure to pick up several points next classification.
             A beautiful uddered Man 3 year old milking 80 lbs. and serviced to Damion sold for $2,700 while a Marion with 26,957 at 1-11 and due to Onyx also sold for $2,700.   The high selling bred heifer for the day was a snappy Laurin springing to Baxter.   This big, open ribbed heifer sold for $2,500.   The 125 cows and heifers (of all ages)  sold for an average of $1,650 to buyers throughout Wisconsin.
 
Great Northern-682 – October 20, 2009

            Prices were steady at the October Dairy Production Sale on October 20th at Great Northern.   The top price on fresh young cows was $2,400.   This came on a two year old Final Cut daughter milking over 75 lbs. with an SCC of 13.   A registered cow, she is backed by a GP-84 20,280 Durham then 2 EX dams.
Several springing heifers sold with the top price of $2,100 coming on a Mr Regancrest Dex-ET daughter springing to Sanchez.   Her dam is a VG-87 Outside with 24,360.
 
Prime Time VI at Sherona-Hill ~ September 30, 2009

            A large crowd assembled at Sherona-Hill, Edgerton, Wisconsin on September 30, 2009 for the sixth edition of the Prime Time sale series hosted by Mike & Sheryl Deaver.   Visitors enjoyed the sunny afternoon and excellent hospitality while viewing the exciting, well presented line-up of cattle featuring key cow families from both sides of the border.  Buyers came from across the United States with cattle going to 15 states as well as 3 Canadian provinces, Denmark and Mexico.   A total of 63 lots of live animals and choice of flushes were sold for a $5,824 average.  
            The top price of $19,500 came on two different lots.    Lot 3 offered by Long Haven Farms, Clayton, MI was the first choice Sanchez or Goldwyn or second choice Shottle from 11th generation Excellent, Long-Haven Durham Randi-ET *TV 2E-93.   Claiming the right to choose a full sister to Long-Haven Gold Rochelle-ET who won the International Holstein Show Junior Two Year Old class later in the week was Ridgedale Farm & Doug Wolfe, Sharon Springs, NY.   The other individual selling for $19,500 was Ernest-Anthony Assure-ET consigned by Ernest Kueffner, Boonsboro, MD.   A fancy November, 2008 Shottle from the newest member of the 95 point club, EK-Oseeana Ambrosia-ET, Assure was purchased by Dave Rama, Delhi, NY.   
            Sale attendees couldn’t miss the fancy Dundee Junior Two Year Old on the end of the cow row!   An exceptional young cow that will claim many blue ribbons, she was consigned by Mike & Sheryl Deaver.   The final bid of $16,500 for this potential fifth generation Excellent was placed by Dobbins Farms, Rose Creek, MN.
Kenneth Pfaff, Rochester, MN  paid $13,000 for first choice female by Freddie from Regancrest Lissa-ET VG-87 EX-MS  CTPI +1984.   This tremendous opportunity for an early Freddie from the high profile Barbies was consigned by Regancrest Farms, Waukon, IA.   At the onset of the sale, Mike Deaver commented on the success of previous consignments from the Prime Time & Springfest sales, both of which have been held at Sherona-Hill.  It was a Springfest alumni which provided the next high seller at $12,700.    Morsan Damion Peference-ET is a March, 2009 Damion daughter from the VG-89-2Y-CAN Miss Paradises Presence-ET who was Reserve All-Canadian Senior Two Year Old in 2005.   This consignment from Morsan Farms Ltd., Beemer Holsteins Ltd. & Philco Group Ltd., Ponoka, Alberta sold to T&L Cattle Co., Ltd., Rosedale, BC.    The first offering in the U.S. from the only milking female from Shottle’s maternal line in the U.S. claimed the next high price of $12,000.   Angus Kennedy, Shawano, WI placed the final bid on this stylish April, 2009 Jeeves backed by a VG Duplex from Shottle’s EX-91 maternal sister.
            Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. managed the sale with Brian Craswell performing his usual fine job with the gavel.   Mike Deaver and Jeff Butler provided pedigree credentials while Rick Bovre, Raymond LeBlanc, Roger Turner, Alan Dykshorn, Wayne Glaeser, Brian Behnke, Barclay Phoenix, Tyler Doiron, Eduardo Garcia and Martin Roberge worked the crowd for bids.    Justine Kelsey and Kate Probert presented the animals in the ring and Paula Bovre clerked the sale.
 
FOND DU LAC HOLSTEIN CLASSIC – September 16, 2009


The Fond du Lac County Holstein Breeders Association sponsored the Fond du Lac Classic at the Great Northern Sales Arena on September 16, 2009.  The sale emphasized a beautiful line-up of young cows in full flow of milk.   Prices were consistent throughout the sale and the final tally showed a $2,200 average on the milk cows.   Topping the sale was Lot 1, Elm-Mound S Storm Reta-ET VG-86.  This silky September Storm consigned by Andrew & Jeff Brantmeier, Sherwood, WI had made 36,110 at 2-05 and was fresh in her second lactation and milking 124 lbs. last test.  Her VG-88 EX-MS Rudolph dam descends from the four time All-American Red & White, Renita Ranger-Red EX-94.   Brandon Smith paid $4,400 to take her to his Pulaski, WI farm.  A lovely uddered Buckeye 2 yr old milking over 90 lbs. and backed by an EX-90 40,236 Morty commanded a bid of $3,600 from Byron Bruins, Waupun, WI.  This promising young cow has a pedigree filled with big league production from the heart of the Coral family at Troy Klein’s herd, Waldo, WI. The high selling bred heifer at $3,050 was a red Logical maternal sister to the All-American, Scenic-Edge Joyful-ET EX-91. Entered in the 2011 Kingsmill Futurity, this promising 2 yr old for 2010 sold to Melvin Medeiros, Laton, CA. Consigned by Scenic Edge Holsteins, Plymouth, WI she is bred to Director-Red. The high price for open heifer was $2,700 for a fancy Pronto summer yearling backed by twelve generations Excellent and Very Good consigned by Charles Westphal and Orville Kemink, Brownsville, WI.   The sale was managed by Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. with Darrell Worden, auctioneer; Rick Bovre, pedigrees; and Kevin Jorgensen, Perry Phend and Norman Magnussen, ringmen.
 

GREAT NORTHERN-680   September 22, 2009

At the September Dairy Production Sale at Great Northern the buyers on hand were active in their bidding and top quality fresh cows commanded very good prices!  Several cows sold in excess of $2,000 with the top price of $3,250 coming on a Red Talent 2 yr old fresh and milking 88 lbs. and backed by 6 Excellent dams.  From the same cow family, but 8 EX dams, a red Red Marker 2 yr old sold for $2,700.    One group of 7 lovely uddered second lactation cows from a freestall/parlor operation averaged right at $2350.   Grade bred heifers sold up to $1700.
 
Shi-La Dispersal with Select Consignments – August 24, 2009

The Shi-La Dispersal was held August 24, 2009 at the Great Northern Sales Arena for Jim & Sheila Letter, Pulaski, WI.   The Shi-La herd consisted of 31 homebred Registered Holsteins with a DHIR-RHA of 20,779 3.9 812 3.0 624 and classification BAA of 109.9%.   The top price of the evening came on Lot 1, an EX Durham 3 yr old who completes 10 generations Excellent & Very Good in the foundation “Panda” family at Shi-La.  The final bid of $5,400 came from Amber & Kaitlyn Owen, Pulaski, WI.   The second high selling animal also came from this cow family.   Tom Murphy paid $4,200 to take Shi-La Damion Panama home to Monson, MA.    This potential thirteenth generation Excellent or Very Good sold milking 84 lbs. as a two year old and backed by an EX-90 Hi Metro.  The 31 Shi-La animals averaged $2,000.   Despite the current economic conditions, the heifers offered in the herd sold very well.   Among the added consignments of fresh cows and springing cows and heifers, the top price paid was $5,200 for a VG-86 Gibson due to Lightning.   Consigned by Elegance Futures, this potential eighth generation Excellent is a daughter of the EX-94 Budjon-JK Durham Embrace, Res. All-American 4 Year Old 2008.   She sold to Ryan Krohlow and Joe Paltzer, Black Creek, WI.    The sale staff included Darrell Worden as auctioneer; Rick Bovre on pedigrees and taking bids were Kevin Jorgensen, Perry Phend, Jay Jauquet and Bob Sabo.  As is more and more evident, the current milk price requires dairymen to closely consider purchases and evaluate the necessity and dollars spent.
 
Great Northern-677   August 18, 2009

The August Dairy Production Sale was held on August 18, 2009 at Great Northern and featured 29 head from Springhill Farms, Inc., Big Prairie, Ohio.   This group consisted of Registered two and three year olds, mostly just fresh with a few due within the next month.    This group averaged $2,000 with a top of $3,000 for a GP-83 Mainstream Magical 3 year old milking 110 lbs. & serviced to Sanchez.   This young cow looked to add several more points next classification.  Close behind at $2,900 was the Offroad junior 2 year old milking 88 lbs. and backed by 10 generations EX & VG in the Tolare Rudolph Cupid family.   Other consignments of fresh cows and springers sold with a majority of the fresh young cows in the sale selling in the $1,300  - $2,000 range.   The current economic conditions and difficulties due to the depressed milk prices do not provide dairymen any “excess” funds to use in adding replacements to their herd.  Thus they are very selective and all cattle need to be in their “prime” and trouble free.
 
Reflections of Rosedale – July 31, 2009

Holstein enthusiasts from coast to coast converged on the beautiful Rosedale farmstead on July 31st for the Reflections of Rosedale. The huge crowd was treated to exceptional hospitality by sale hosts, Mark Rueth and Nicky Reape, while touring the well-maintained, beautifully landscaped Rosedale facilities and viewing the stunning line up of sale cattle. Visitors were able to see World Dairy Expo Champions, Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red and Kinyon Linjet Ideal, along with many young stars who have the capability of developing into the next Rosedale champion! The sale cattle were impeccably prepared and show ring ready thanks to the talented fitting crew and farm staff. The crowd showed their appreciation with active bidding throughout the day. Cattle sold to 17 states from New York to California as well as Canada with the 68 females and first choice females averaging $5,854.

A late addition to the sale commanded the top price of the day at $33,000. Rosedale Golden Girl-ET *RC sold to Don Rottinghaus, Stillwell, KS. She’s the red-factor Goldwyn from Supreme Champion, Redrose, and this silky, black spring heifer calf is cut like a diamond! The only red factor Shottle from the newest 94 pt. cow at Rosedale sold for $31,000 to Jordan & Whitney Ebert, Algoma, WI. Rosedale Dream Big-ET *RC is the daughter of Rosedale Black Ruby *RC EX-94 who’s the Allegro daughter of the EX-96 Redrose. The third high price of the day was another Redrose offering. The choice of three Sanchez heifer calves born in June, 2009 from Redrose was purchased by Alicia & Jonathan Lamb, Oakfield, NY for $26,000. Recapture the Glory-Red-ET, the March ’09 Debonair daughter of Greenlea Rose-Red-ET EX-91, sold for $17,000 to Don Rottinghaus, Stillwell, KS. This fancy young lady was consigned by Rosedale, Jake Vande Zande and Steve Malin.

John Copithorne handled the auctioneer duties with Norman Nabholz adding the pedigree credentials. Fielding bids from the large crowd were Ray LeBlanc, Paul Trapp, Robert Yeoman, Jeff Woods, Pierre Boulet, Barclay Phoenix, Lynn Harbaugh, Wayne Glaeser and Rick Bovre. Presenting the cattle in the beautifully decorated ring surrounded by large statues painted in the likeness of Blackrose, Redrose, Ideal and Paradise, were Julie Duckett, Moss McCauley, Molly Florent, Jade Buchholz and Allie & Marci Walker. The evening prior to the sale, the social was sponsored by ABS/St. Jacobs and the brat lunch on sale day was courtesy of Trans-Ova.
 
The Best of Rose-Vue with Select Consignments – July 8, 2009

Interest was high and it was evident that good typed cows are still in demand at the July 8th sale at Great Northern featuring The Best of Rose-Vue with several other select consignments of fresh young cows. Nelson Dairy, Urbana, Ohio sold 24 of their best which averaged just over $2,900. Topping this group of big, framey dairy cows with deep pedigrees was the VG-88 1391F Cousteau daughter of Shoremar S Alicia-ET “3E-97”. The bidding was active, but Hilrose Dairy, Sherwood, WI outlasted all others to claim this exciting foundation prospect for $6,000. Close behind at $5,500 was the EX-91 32,060 Outside selling bred to Damion. This third generation Excellent sold to Lloyd Williams, Waukesha, WI. Looking like a sure bet for Excellent, was the VG-87 1403F Mulan daughter from Dupasquier Starb Winnie’s cow family. She was claimed by Byron Bruins, Waupun, WI for $5,000. The top price on the group of consignments was $3,100 for a VG Stormatic fresh with her 2nd calf and milking 106 lbs. She sold to Scott Halpin, Gardner, IL.
 
2009 California National Convention Sales – June 28 & 29, 2009

CALIFORNIA NATIONALS
Despite the uncomfortable temperature of 115 degrees, convention attendees were in high spirits on June 28th at the Dixon May fairgrounds, Dixon, California for the 2009 California Nationals. Prior to the sale, everyone was treated to a delicious tri-tip and chicken barbeque and throughout the sale Alta-California provided much needed beverages for the large crowd on hand. A total of 104 lots sold for an average of $4,695. A standout in the row of impressive yearling heifers claimed the evenings top price of $26,000. Miss Hazel Advent Holly-ET sold to Hazel Futures, Hilmar, CA. This March ’08 Advent resembled her All-American, All-Canadian mother Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel “EX-95”, in many ways! The consignment of R-John Holsteins, Petaluma, CA, you’ll certainly be hearing more of this young lady! A promising Goldwyn 2 yr old consigned by Kade Harris, Richmond, UT commanded a final bid of $25,000 from Mandelyn Associates, Chilliwack, B.C. Scored VG-85 recently fresh, Farnear-TBR Goldwyn Brin-ET hails from a heavily contracted cow family. Her dam the EX Champion from VG-89 GMD Durham Bliss who is a full sister to Regancrest-PR Barbie. The 2008 All-California Jr. 2 Yr old sold due shortly to Ed, Jim and Bill Genasci, Modesto, CA. The Genasci’s paid $20,600 for this VG-86 Goldwyn with 31,360 at 2y and a CTPI +2127. Consigned by John Kisst, Ripon, CA, Cabarnet Goldwyn Sunlight-ET is the #6 CTPI cow in California. The most unique consignment, choice of the herd offered by Ocean View Farms, Windsor, CA commanded $16,000 from Jonathan & Alicia Lamb, Oakfield, NY.
CALIFORNIA FUTURES

The crowd on hand at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento on June 29th was enthusiastic about the top genetics being offered in the 2009 California Futures Sale and bid actively resulting in 48 lots averaging $10,350.
The high price of the evening came on Lot 1, the first choice female by a mutually agreeable sire from Ms Atlees Gold Abigail-ET VG-89 GTPI +2085.    This Goldwyn from the All-American, Durham Atlee EX-92 DOM, is one of the most highly-sought after young cows in the breed today!   Todd Whittier, West Sutton, MA consigned this choice taken by Frank & Diane Borba, Frank & Carol Borba, Chris & Leo Durrer and Wayne & Beth Glaeser, Modesto, CA for $66,000.   The first choice Shottle offered by the Ms Candy Apple-Red Syndicate, Escalon, CA commanded the second high price of $40,000 from the Shot of Candy Associates, Oakdale, CA.   The buyers get first choice of 7 Shottles due in Dec. ’09 & March ’10 from the exciting Red Talent daughter of the million dollar, KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET “EX-92”.   Lesperron, Burry, Quebec paid $32,500 to choose from the Jeeves daughters due in January ‘10 from Regancrest Breya-ET who ranks as #2 PTAT Cow of the Breed for Regancrest Farms & Todd & Brad Groves, Waukon, IA.
The California National Convention Sale committee was chaired by Gilbert Teixeira and Ryan Matheron with assistance from committee members Joey Airosa, Mike Martin, Ken Melvold, Matt Evangelo, Wayne Glaeser, Virgil Kronberg and Robert Teixeira.
The sales were jointly managed by California Holstein Association, MD-Hillbrook and Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc.
 
673rd Great Northern Sale – May 19, 2009

Demand was not as strong at the May 19th sale probably due in part to the many dairymen busy with spring planting. However the prices were consistent with a top price of $2,700 on a big, tall Braedale Spy with 29,590 out at 1-11 and due in July to Toystory. There were only a few springing heifers in the sale but the prices ranged from $1,900 to $2,150 on these with the top price coming on a big Morty due to Mr Sam from a 25,210 dam.
 
Future Premiums II Brown Swiss Sale ~ May 7, 2009

The second edition of the Future Premiums Brown Swiss Sale was held on May 7, 2009 at the Great Northern Sales Arena. Siegert’s Swiss, Peosta, Iowa and Random Luck Farm, Darlington, Wisconsin combined to offer 85 head of outstanding Brown Swiss with something for everyone. With thoughts of the fall shows in mind, a Victor fall yearling who is due in late August, sold for $6,000 to Elite Dairy, Copake Falls, NY. Consigned by Siegert’s Swiss, she hails from the highly regarded Whizzbang family and her full sister had recently been named Junior Champion at the Ohio Spring Dairy Expo! The 2007 Kingsmill Futurity winner garnered the second high price of the day when Almost Mine Farm, Brodhead, WI paid $4,700 to buy out partner, Siegert’s Swiss. Kruses Sieg Pre Florida-ET ‘E91’ sold recently fresh and completes four generations Excellent. This same cow family produced the fancy 4 year old Fastbreak daughter, Kruses GK Fast B Jenny, consigned by Gary & Karen Kruse & Family, Dyersville, IA.
This beautiful uddered young cow sold for $4,200 to Gus Weis, Ripon, WI. Great Northern Land & Cattle managed the sale with Darrell Worden selling the sale and Norman Nabholz adding pedigree credentials. Ringmen included Rick Bovre, Paul Trapp, Jeff Woods, Norman Magnussen, Larry Kruse & Perry Phend.
 
Great Northern -671   April 22, 2009

Demand was strong for good young cows in full flow of milk at the April Dairy Production Sale on April 22nd at Great Northern.   The top price of $3,100 came on a 2nd calf Morty milking well over 100 lbs. and just serviced to Lylehaven Lightning.   Scored 81 points as a 2 yr old, she looked to pick up several points on her next classification and was backed by a GP 33,610 1319 Fred daughter.   The top price for springing heifers was $1,900 while a group of 11 grade heifers bred 4 – 6 months, all A.I. sired and bred, averaged $1,666.
 
The Budjon Futures Sale – April 4, 2009

It was standing room only at the Great Northern Sales Arena on April 4, 2009 as dairymen from New York to California and New Mexico to Canada congregated in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for The Budjon Futures Sale.It was evident that prospective buyers appreciated the impressive lineup of 70 Holsteins and 55 Jerseys and were looking to secure their future in the dairy business with a deep pedigreed purchase from this well respected breeding establishment.   The Holsteins and Jerseys were alternated in the sale order and the tally at the end of the day showed a $6,428 average on the Jerseys with a $6,711 average for the Holsteins which combined for an overall average of $6,617 on 125 lots.

The All-American Jersey Fall Yearling in Milk for 2008 claimed high seller honors at $25,200.   Partee at Budjon Lyndsay-ET “VG-89” is due back in August to Comerica and looks to continue her winning ways in 2009 for her new owner, Buster Goff, Hobbs, NM.     The choice of two Goldwyn summer yearlings was the “buzz” among Holstein enthusiasts.    Buyers were offered the choice between Budjon-JK-Glaz-Way Endur-ET and Budjon-JK-Glaz-Way Enjoy-ET who are daughters of the promising junior three year old Dundee, Budjon-JK Fallen Embers-ET “VG-88 EX-MS”.   Look for this exciting young daughter of Reserve All-American, Storm Emily “EX-92”, to grace the show rings in 2009! When the gavel fell, Enjoy was selected by Martin Kinyon & Mike Hellenbrand, Lone Rock and Cross Plains, WI for $24,700.   This choice was offered by Elegance Futures and Wayne & Beth Glaeser.   Also selling for $24,700 was one of the first public offerings from the homebred tanbark favorite, Budjon-JK Linjet Eileen-ET “EX-96 2E”.    Buyers were offered first choice female from Fortunes, Jaspers, Laurins & Atlas pregnancies due April through June, 2009.    Tom Gretz, Jr., Mt. Pleasant, PA placed the final bid to claim his choice from this All-American!   Another pedigree laced with All-American honors was the first choice Advent selling from Budjon Redmarker Desire *RC “EX-96 2E”.    Desire’s ability to transmit her All-American type has already been proven with her All-American Red & White Spring Yearling 2008 by Advent who claimed Junior Champion honors at the Grand International Red & White Show.   Hoping to be able to repeat this success, Jeffery Sharts, Greenwich, CT placed the winning bid of $24,200.

A favorite among the impressive group of young calves was the December, 2008 Goldwyn from the VG-87 Encore Emulate who is a daughter of the premier brood cow, Elegance “EX-96 3E” GMD DOM.   This silky black heifer loaded with style was the first to enter the beautifully decorated sale ring.   The bidding was fast and furious, but it was James Buck, Mt. Ararat Farm, Port Deposit, MD who outlasted all others to claim Budjon-JK Gold Everclear-ET for $22,000.   Another member of the Elegance family that created a great deal of interest was the EX-91 Budjon-JK Stormatic East-ET.   This seventh generation Excellent Stormatic daughter of the All-American Linjet Eileen “EX-96 2E” DOM makes fancy heifers as evidenced by her $12,000 Pronto summer yearling.   With thoughts of creating more fancy young daughters, Nova Holsteins and Ralph Buhr paid $20,000 to take East to Baldwin, WI.   The 2005 World Dairy Expo Intermediate Champion Jersey, Stora of Oblong Valley “EX-93”, sold due in June with a Sultan heifer calf to the Stora Syndicate, Lomira, WI  for $20,000.  Stora had several exciting daughters sell on April 4th as well and they certainly indicated that she will be able to add “brood cow” to her list of laurels!

Budjon Farms and Elegance Futures, John, Mary, Tom & Kelli Cull and Joel & Missy Kietzman, hosted the sale at the Great Northern Sales Arena with Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. managing the sale.   On Friday afternoon prior to the sale Budjon Farms held an open house at their immaculate facility in Lomira, Wisconsin then sponsored drinks and hors d’oeuvres  that evening at the Sales Arena.    Saturday morning prior to the sale, guests were provided coffee, milk and donuts compliments of Budjon Farms and Elegance Futures and during the sale, the lunch was provided by Trans Ova Genetics.

The cattle were show ring ready thanks to Joel Kietzman, Matt Sloan, Nathan Thomas, Perry Phend, Cody Schultz, Ryan Krohlow, Chad Ryan and Matt Wallace.    The sale staff included Chris Hill, auctioneer;
Norman Nabholz, pedigrees; and Dan Bauer, Rick Bovre, Ken Elliott, Wayne Glaeser, Michael Heath, Jason Lamoreaux, Ray LeBlanc, Barclay Phoenix, Joel Phoenix, Reid Stransky, Jeff Woods and Mike Deaver. Presenting the cattle were Jennifer Hill, Mandy Puttkamer, Melanie Nifong, Marie-Eve Verroneau, Trevor Tuman, Gene Henderson and Steve Cull.
 
Great Northern Spring Special – March 25, 2009

The finest uddered group of cows to sell this spring were available on March 25th at the Great Northern Spring Special! Up and down the barn aisle were cows that were in bloom with beautiful udders! The nice crowd in attendance showed their appreciation of these high quality dairy cows with active bidding and strong prices throughout the sale. A feature of the sale was an outstanding group of 27 head from Kishholm Holsteins, Lone Rock, WI and this group commanded the top prices of the day. Selling for $4,600 to Byron Bruins, Waupun, WI was a big, framey EX-91 EX-MS Hi Metro fresh and milking 104 lbs. after making 27,160 1055 at 4-04. A lovely uddered Modest three year old selling just fresh after scoring GP-84 VG-MS while dry sold for $3,700 to Matthiae Dairy Farm, Inc., Marathon, WI. The Matthiae’s also paid $3,700 for a big, tall Canyon three year old fresh only 3 days after making 22,640 at 1-07 and classifying GP-83 while dry. A promising EX-90 Gibson was another selection of the Matthiae’s for $3,650. This stylish young cow sold due late May to Fortune and looks to add more points next classification! The bred heifers sold up to $2,400 with a Dundee due to Leader commanding the top price. Backed by a 2E-93 29,910 dam, she sold to Dennis Kirsch, Bonduel, WI. The 6 show-age calves and heifers sold very well with a June ’08 Aspen from Kishholm bringing $2,550. Backed by a VG-88 31,560 Hi Metro this fancy heifer sold to Christopher Vomastic, Pulaski, WI. A silky Advent winter heifer calf sold for $2,000 to Kayli & Kalista Hodorff, Eden, WI. The sale was managed by Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. and averaged $2,620 on 46 lots. Darrell Worden handled auctioneer duties while Rick Bovre added pedigree updates and Kevin Jorgensen and Norman Magnussen fielded bids.
 
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668TH GREAT NORTHERN SALE – March 18, 2009

A large crowd was on hand for the March Dairy Production Sale on March 18, 2009 at the Great Northern Sales Arena. The sale featured 10 beautiful uddered grade two year olds from Brian Brandt as well as 14 outstanding Registered Brown Swiss from the Waughtal family. Prices were strong with good demand throughout the sale. The top price of the day came on one of the lovely uddered Brandt two year olds. Selling for $2,850 was a Mr Sam milking over 75 lbs. This promising young cow and her 9 herdmates by Damion, Fortune, Lou, Aspen & Mailing averaged $2,555. The top price paid for Brown Swiss was $2,300 for a V86 Mortblessing Star Encore daughter milking 86 lbs. in her third lactation and bred back to Diablo. Pictured below are a few of the Brandt two year olds – it is easy to see why they were in high demand!
 

Photos courtesy of Gretchen Taylor
Gil-Tex Stampede  - March 7, 2009

Everyone was eagerly awaiting March 7th as it appeared to be the “unofficial” kick-off of the Holstein industry’s busy spring sale season. The Gil-Tex Stampede led the way with a spectacular sale that resulted in a $5,644 average on 111 lots. A large and active crowd was treated to superb California hospitality, Gil-Tex style, from Friday evening’s social featuring barbequed oysters to Saturday evening’s delicious steak dinner. The crowd included faces from across the U.S. with cattle going to Iowa, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, Wisconsin, Utah, Kansas, Minnesota, California, Canada and Mexico.

A bidding war among Californians ended at the $32,500 mark when Chris Hill struck off Lot 2 to Joseph Borba, Hilmar, CA.   Savage-Leigh PS Lona-ET consigned by Chip Savage, Knoxville, MD sold in absentia with over $13,000 in embryo contracts.   Lona is the first public offering from the EX-92 HHM All-American Leona!   A very attractive May ’08 Mac from Ms Kingstead Chief Adeen claimed the second high price of $26,500.   Consigned by Butler & Kingstead, Damascus, MD she now resides in Modesto, California with Durrer Dairy and Frank & Diane Borba joining forces to make this purchase.   Glaz-Way Enterprises and Gil-Tex Holsteins, Oakdale and Turlock, CA teamed up to purchase the first choice Alexander from Regancrest G BeDazzle-ET, the VG-87 CTPI +2127 Goldwyn from Regancrest-PR Barbie-ET.   This consignment from Siemers Holstein Farms, Inc., Newton, WI   sold for $20,500.  Selling for $14,100 was Regancrest Mac Irlanda-ET PTPI +1995.    This potential 13th generation EX or VG by Mac is backed by a VG-86 Goldwyn with 5 sons contracted.  Uwe Riebensahm, Germany purchased the heifer with consignors, Regancrest Farms, Waukon, IA retaining an interest.

The much talked about full sisters to Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel EX-95 and 2X All-American commanded a final bid of $10,000 from Adam Hodgins, Kincardine, Ontario.   Adam will choose between Hazel’s two September ’08 sisters consigned by R-John Holsteins, Petaluma, CA.   Also selling for $10,000 was the first animal to enter the sale ring.   Greenlea SS Missy-ET VG-86 was offered by sale host, Gil-Tex Holsteins.   This September Storm maternal sister to All-American, Greenlea Rub Marlene-Red –ET EX-92, sold recently fresh to William Hageman, Fond du Lac, WI.

The Teixeira family, Gilbert, Linda, Robert & Lindsey were excellent sale hosts.   The sale staff of Chris Hill, Norman Nabholz, Raymond LeBlanc, Scott Courtney, Wayne Glaeser, Hank Van Exel, Ken Melvold, Mike Deaver, Kevin Jorgensen, Perry Phend, Ryan Matheron, and Todd Pierson kept everyone informed and involved in the sale.  Presenting the cattle were Lindsey Teixeira, Jennifer Hill, Doris Pierson, Joseph Coleman and John Erbsen.   The cattle were expertly fitted by Matt Sloan, Nathan Thomas and Pat Conroy.  The sale was managed by Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc., Rick & Paula Bovre, owner/mgrs
 
666th Great Northern  - February 17, 2009

A good crowd was on hand for the February Dairy Production Sale at Great Northern on February 17th.   The top cows sold in the $2400 to $2750 range with the top price of $2,750 coming on a first calf Dundee daughter milking 85 lbs. a day.  Her pedigree included a GP-82 dam then 7 generations of Very Good and Excellent dams.  Selling for $2,550 was a fine uddered Lutz-Brookview Burt 2 yr old milking 85 lbs.  Her dam had a 29,860 2y record while the granddam had records to 45,180.    The top price of $1,700 for springing heifers came on a Penn-England Garrison springing to Matson and backed by a VG-88 25,240 Aeroline.  Four very nice  6 – 7 month old heifer calves sold with the top price of $750 coming on a fancy Granger from a 21,234 Trademark.  There appears to be a fair amount of interest from dairymen looking to buy cows and prices seem to have settled in a realistic range.
 

665th Great Northern Sale - January 13, 2009

Despite the difficult economic times we are facing and an extreme stretch of record breaking cold temperatures, the January Production Sale had good activity with interest from several dairymen looking to add cattle to their herds. The prices have declined some, but the nice uddered, good typed young cows in full bloom still sold quite well. Topping the sale at $2,500 was a Damion 2 yr old milking 83 lbs. and bred back to Sanchez. Bringing $2,425 was an Oman 2 yr old milking 86 lbs. and backed by a 30,000 lb. dam. The springing heifers averaged right at $1,800 with a top of $2,200 on a Ricecrest Moon daughter due any day to Pontiac and backed by a 1054F Progess.
 

Archived Sales
 

The 2008 Celebration Sale – December 12, 2008
664th Great Northern Sale – December 2, 2008
FALL JERSEY HARVEST SALE – November 15, 2008
662nd Great Northern Sale – October 21, 2008
CLEAR CREEK JERSEYS MILKING HERD & BRED HEIFER DISPERSAL October 15, 2008
Prime Time V at Sherona-Hill October 1, 2008
Great Northern-659 September 23, 2008
Fond du Lac Holstein Classic – September 17, 2008
Quality Ridge Milking Herd & Bred Heifer Dispersal With Guest Consignments from Friends & Neighbors September 13, 2008
656TH GREAT NORTHERN SALE ~ August 19, 2008
655th Great Northern Sale July 22, 2008
654th Great Northern Sale June 17, 2008
GREAT NORTHERN 27th ANNIVERSARY SALE featuring FROZENE FARMS SHOWCASE – May 17, 2008
Mill Wheel Farm Milking Herd & Show Heifer Sale – May 3, 2008
651st Great Northern Sale – April 23, 2008
650th GREAT NORTHERN SALE - March 18, 2008
649th GREAT NORTHERN SALE - February 19, 2008
BAIL-MIK BROWN SWISS DISPERSAL - February 14, 2008
GREAT NORTHERN-648 January 15, 2008

 

  


     
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