2018 Spring Dairy Carousel Holstein Show Judge: Chad Ryan, Wisconsin, USA There 237 head shown through the ring. Winter Heifer Calf Class 1. Beslea Doorman Lattitude, (VAL-BISSON DOORMAN-ET), Beslea Farm, Ontario, Canada 2. Maiz-N-Blu Add Lucy-Red, (MR ANSLY ADDICTION-P-RED-ET), Entourage Farm LLR, Maryland 3. Plum-Line Diamond Luster, (MR D APPLE DIAMONDBACK), Brooke Carey, Pennsylvania 4. Show-Mar Sirwood Rowdy 1438, (MATTENHOF SIRWOOD), Dylan Boy Brantner, Pennsylvania 5. PETITCLERC HIGH OCTANE SHERYL, (STANTONS HIGH OCTANE), Ferme Clemar & Andre Dion, Quebec, Canada 6. McWilliams Attic Delight, (ALLYNDALE-I ATTIC-ET), Sam McWilliams, Pennsylvania 7. ZBW Capture
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2018 New York Holstein Association Junior Holstein Spring Show
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Margin Protection Program (MPP Webinar on April 9 )
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2018 New York Holstein Convention
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November 4, 2017 | NY Holstein Harvest | Ithaca, NY
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Early Bird Extended for Calf & Heifer Congress Registration 2017
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Important Air Emissions Reporting Update – Action May Be Required
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Farm Pest Biocontrol Developed in NNY Now Sought Across U.S.
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The November issue of the New York Holstein News is now online
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November 4, 2017 | NY Holstein Harvest | Ithaca, NY
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Northern NY Research Tests Corn-Rye Double Cropping Yield, Conservation Opportunities
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October 21, 2017 | The Wall Street Dairy 10th Anniversary Sale | Mayville, NY
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PRO DAIRY e-Leader: Oct 2017
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NEDPA Seeks Candidates for Member Services Director Position
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CAFO Related Manure Storage Funding
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Schumer gives updates on Canadian dairy dispute, rural hospital funding
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Register Today – Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management Online
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NYFVI RFP: Farmer Relevant Projects Wanted. New Technology Encouraged
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Bodnar Holsteins Complete Dispersal
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PRO-DAIRY Feeder School
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Pre-Conference Symposium: The Broad Impacts of the Immune System
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PRO-DAIRY to Present the Agriservice Awards
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September Issue of the New York Holstein News is online
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PRO-DAIRY e-Leader: August 2017
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Say No To FOMO
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July 15, 2017 | The Radiance of Ransom Rail Sale | Perry, NY
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Rushville Student Named 2017 Empire State Potato Growers Scholar
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Stefanik has worked to protect dairy farms
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