A pair of Registered Jersey cows from California are among the breed’s highest-producing cows for 2019. JX Foothill Hobbit 21195 {5}, Very Good-84%, owned by Ahlem Foothill Farms of Turlock, produced 29,980 lbs. milk, 1,723 lbs. fat and 1,187 lbs. protein as a senior three-year-old. On a cheese yield basis, production is 4,110 lbs. The […]
Continue readingJanuary 31 is Deadline for California Youth Awards
California youth are encouraged to apply for the many junior awards the club has to offer. These include our annual scholarship, the California Jersey Queen Contest, the Youth Production Contest, and the Youth Achievement Contest. The deadline to apply for all of these is January 31st. To make the process even easier, we have moved […]
Continue readingCalifornia Jersey Breeders to Meet in February
The 2020 Annual Meeting and Luncheon of the California Jersey Cattle Association will be held Saturday, February 8th. The meeting will be held at the Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar. The activities begin at 9:30 AM with adjournment at 3:00 PM. Please join us as we hear the latest Jersey news, discuss the upcoming year’s […]
Continue readingCalifornia Spring Show Entry Deadline is April 8
California Spring Jersey Show Make plans now for the California Spring Jersey Show. Thursday, April 18 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, CA Judge: Mike Duckett, WI Heifer Show: 8 am Cow Show: 10 am (approximate) Entries Due: April 8 For complete details and online entries, visit https://caspjersey.fairwire.com/.
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California Jersey Breeders Honored
More than 60 Jersey enthusiasts gathered at the visitor’s center at the Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar, Calif., on February 9, 2019, for the annual meeting of the California Jersey Cattle Association (CJCA). Members held a brief business meeting, honored achievements and heard from industry guests. Scott Wickstrom, Hilmar, received the Senior Jersey Breeder Award. […]
Continue readingCalifornia Jerseys Shine at the 2018 All American
The 2018 All American Jersey Show, held on Monday, November 5 in Louisville, KY, was another success for many California Jersey breeders. Some highlights from the day include: All American Senior Heifer Calf: Exels Barfly Jessa, owned by Exels Jerseys, Lodi All American Winter Yearling: Beslea Vivitar Goblin, owned by Miles Price, Christian Cunningham and […]
Continue readingJunior Award Applications Due February 2
Applications for California junior awards are due February 2! Applications for each contest can be found below. Instructions for applying can be found on each document. CJCC ScholarshipCJCA Scholarship RecommendationCalifornia Queen ApplicationYouth Production Contest Youth Achievement ContestNoviceIntermediateSenior
Continue readingCJCA Annual Meeting
The CJCA Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 9, at Hilmar Cheese Company from 10 am – 3 pm. Program highlights include a presentation by Dr. Frank Mitloehner of UC Davis (Climate-Smart Dairy: Global and State Perspectives) and an awards luncheon for seniors and juniors. A program for juniors will also […]
Continue readingLifetime Production Kudos
Several California cows were recognized for production in the 2017 AJCA Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. Six cows in the herd owned by Yosemite Jersey Dairy of Hilmar ranked among the top 10 in the contest, including Yosemite Dunkirk Fanclub E15458 {6}, Yosemite Keeper Moon E16351, Yosemite Klassic Quest D13491, Yosemite Max Dunkirk E16091, Yosemite […]
Continue readingCalifornia Spring Jersey Show
Congratulations Kash-In Jerseys of Tulare for exhibiting the Grand Champion of the California Spring Jersey Show, Kash-In Plus Jamie. Daven Fame Lenna was named Reserve Grand Champion for Lourenco Pires. In the junior show, Flyin Hart Teq Flurry was Grand Champion for Hartley Silva. DeMents Dazzle Bonnie (pictured below) was Reserve Grand for Summer Parreira. […]
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