Category: Ohio Holstein Association

March / April Ohio Holstein News Issue

If not already, the March / April Issue of the Ohio Holstein News should be showing up in everyone’s mailbox! This issue highlights all the honors and tours at the Ohio Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting, as well as the meeting information.

Many ads highlight the consignments that are selling in the Ohio Holstein Spring Sale, being held on April 17, 2026 in Sidney, Ohio.

Be sure to check out the latest issue HERE and enjoy the feature story about Mr. Paul Haskins, Senior Buckeye Breed Builder.

 

Holstein Reigns Supreme at Spring Dairy Expo

The 2026 Spring Dairy Expo Supreme Champions were chosen late last week by judges Steve Wagner & Callum McKiven.
Congratulations to the Supreme Champion Cow – Holstein
Famipage Lambda Clandestine (Delta-Lambda), Jay Ackley, Jim & Valerie Spreng & Bill Lund, East Liberty, OH
AND Junior Show Winners…
Supreme Champion Cow (Junior Show) – Holstein
BlackNCherry Parfect Winter (Parfect), Galen, Simon & Hazel Ruprecht, Butler, OH
Reserve Supreme Champion Cow (Junior Show) – Red & White
Fay-West Stop It-Red-ET (Unstoppable), Lilly Elsass, Wapakoneta, OH
Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer (Junior Show) – Holstein
Kingsway Major Trophy (Major), Oscar Trbovich & Lily Elsass, Wapakoneta, OH
Find high resolution images of the from the side bar (plus more from each class) on the DAT SmugMug Page.

Spring Dairy Expo Results can be found HERE!

 

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Ohio Holstein Spring Sale Links and Updates

2026 OHIO HOLSTEIN SPRING SALE – Catalog HERE

Important Information and Updates

****ATTENTION JUNIOR MEMBERS****
6 Junior Member vouchers for $250 each will be offered at the Ohio Spring Sale on Friday, April 17th, in Sidney to paid Ohio Junior members. When Ohio Junior members get a buyer’s number, their name will be put into the drawing. Just before the sale begins, we will draw 6 names, and those juniors will get $250 off the purchase price of their animal that day.
These vouchers are exclusively for the 2026 Ohio Spring Sale. If unused, they are not valid for any other Ohio sale. The vouchers are non-transferable – used only by the junior whose name is drawn (in case of partnerships, as long as the drawn junior is included in the junior partnership, it is allowed).
Not a junior member? You can sign up for membership at the sale!
THANK YOU to our voucher sponsors!
Miley Holsteins
Ohio District 3
Crimson Lane Holsteins
Silvermist Holsteins
Plainfield Farms
Hart Communications

Ohio Holstein Sale UPDATES Ohio Holstein SALE ORDER

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2026 OHA Spring Sale Flysheets

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Consignor Ads from the March / April Issue of the Ohio Holstein News.

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Lawrence W. Whiteleather Partial Herd Dispersal

Lawrence W. Whiteleather Partial Herd Dispersal

March 7, 2026 – starting at 1 p.m. | Online Only Through Cowbuyer

Cattle Location: 8208 BAYARD RD, Minerva OH, 44657

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
– 110 Head Of Quality Registered Holsteins
– Partial Herd Dispersal
– Selling All Ages From Calves Through Cows
– Approx. 55 Milk Cows
– 50 Heifers
– Several Red & White
Bidding will start to close from 1 pm to 1:02pm if any lots receive a bid in the last minute of bidding they will extend bidding on that specific lot for an additional 1 minute. Once 1 minute have lapsed without any bidding activity, then those lots will close in catalog order.

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National Futurity Payment Due

70th Futurity Entry Form

Individuals
• 1st payment of $3.00 or Full Payment of $30.00 due on or before
Oct. 20, 2024
• 2nd payment of $6.00 due on or before Jan. 20, 2026
• 3rd payment of $10.00 due on or before April 20, 2027
• 4th payment of $15.00 due on or before June 20, 2027 (last one)

Anna “Ann” Lou Knoop Obituary

Anna “Ann” Lou Knoop Obituary – January 26, 1937-January 14, 2026

Anna “Ann” Lou Knoop, 88 of Fletcher, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 26, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to Ralph and Bernice (Fielder) Prince.

After graduating from high school, Ann attended The Ohio State University. She was deeply involved in 4-H, a passion that shaped much of her early life. She was crowned the first Champaign County 4-H Queen and later named Ohio Holstein Queen in 1958.

Ann had a deep love for nature and animals, especially her beloved cat, Lady.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Hugh Knoop; her daughter, Dede Knoop; her sons, Jeff (Kathy) Knoop, Alan (Rhonda) Knoop, and Scott (Glee) Knoop; ten grandchildren, Jamie (Jennifer) Knoop, Josh (Erica) Knoop, Kyle (Whitney) Knoop, Jake (Cassidy) Knoop, Jarret Knoop, Brandon Knoop, Whitney (Chris) Calland, Taylor Knoop and Adam Roberts, and Derrick and Logan Smuzok; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her mother and father-in-law, John and Velda (Staley) Knoop.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in SUBER, SHIVELY & VERNON Funeral Home, Fletcher, Ohio.

Funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 P.M in the funeral home with Pastor Tina Fox officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedar Point Cemetery, Pasco, Ohio

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Fletcher Fire Department (6605 OH-589, Fletcher, OH, United States, 45326) or Ohio’s Hospice (3230 N. County Rd. 25A, Troy, OH 45373)

Condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.vernonfh.com.

2026 Judges Conference – Registration

Registration for the 2026 Judges Conference is NOW OPEN!
The conference is designed to sharpen participants’ judging skills, deepen their understanding of Holstein cattle evaluation, and promote consistency in the show ring.
What to expect:
📚 Classroom session led by experienced judges
🐄 Linear evaluation discussion
🎤 Practice placing classes & giving reasons
The Holstein Association USA Judges Conference aims to establish a trusted network of qualified judges for shows of all sizes. To remain on the National or Approved Judges List, judges must participate in a judges conference and submit a judges list application every five years.
Click the link below for details and register today!