Illinois Hosts Red and White Dairy Cattle Association 2002 Convention BELVIDERE, 111. The newly formed Midwest Red and White Dairy Cattle Association (RWDCA) hosted the 33rd convention July 29-31 in Belvidiere, 111. In the Red and Whites for Blue 2002 Show, Judge Brian Behnke of Wisconsin placed 86 Red and Whites. Both the quality and numbers of cattle registered in creased for this year’s show. Senior 3-year-old Spungold Tahoe-Red dominated the show. She was the first senior 3-year-old, interme diate and grand champion and best udder of show for breeder Dale Bendig and co-owner Richard Green. Reserve intermediate champion was Mad-About Rubens Ave-Red-TW, bred by Deeann Bauerle and exhibited by junior exhibitor Craig Blough, both of Ind. The RWDCA Land of Lincoln Convention Sale averaged $2,735 on 94 live animals and choices, the second-highest average ever in the history of the sale. In addition, 11 embryo packages totaling 48 embryos sold for an average of $334 per embryo. Topping the sale at $B,OOO was the first-choice Competitive Premiums Profit-enhancing Programs & Services For more information about the benefits of DFA membership, call 1-800-926-2667. Government Representation Industry Involvement premiums, cost-cutting services, long-term milk markets, and involvement in government matters. As the largest dairy cooperative in the country, DFA can make a significant impact on the dairy farming industry. With local programs and support, we can help secure your farm’s future. Dury Farmers o/amerka Large enough to make a difference, small enough to care. female by a mutually agreeable sire from EX-94-2E three-time All-American Renita, consigned by Car rousel Farms of Orangeville, 111. The second high-seller at $6,300 was Holbric Ali Missy-Red (VG-86), the re serve All-American junior 3-year-old in 2001, con signed by Brian and Mark Olbrich of Harvard, 111. Richard Green of- Middletown, Del., purchased both top-selling animals to add to his group of Red and White cattle. The Red and White Dairy Cattle Association was founded in 1964 to promote the breeding and develop ment of Red and White dairy cattle and has been lo cated in Crystal Spring, Pa., since 1975. ora Of The Crop 'e Love Odr if m i r' k J
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