New and re-invented Brown Swiss sale sets record in Maryland

Pictured from left to right: Karlie Supplee, Hannah Gingrich, Katie Shultz, Dylan Fry, Billie Jo Rhodes, Jenna Lenhart, Jeff Hubbard, Kylie Younkins, Rachel Van Buren on the halter of Lot 9, (Peach Kist C Tampa ETV), Jonathan Hubbard, Chris Hill, Jake Hushon, Ellie Widerman on the halter of Lot 31, (Clearview Daredevil Bonnie), Michael Bosley, Joy Widerman, Kyle Welk, Hannah Myers, Cole Nickerson and Ashlyn McDougan.

Farmshine, Friday, April 4, 2025

FREDERICK, Md. — The new and re-invented Maryland Brown Swiss Sale greeted Spring on Friday, March 21, at the Frederick Fairgrounds with a record-setting average for this sale series.

Featuring a new sale committee, sale force, date, time, and logo, this continues a long tradition as the 51st annual sale.

After many years under the outstanding leadership of Cindy Warner, the torch was passed to the new sale committee consisting of Joy Widerman of Gettysbyurg, Pa.; Jenna Lenhart from Thurmont, Md., Billie Jo Rhodes of Churchville, Va. and Dylan Fry of Chestertown, Md. The sale also featured Jake Hushon’s pedigree debut, and was auctioned by Chris Hill of MD-Hillbrook Sales.

A sizeable crowd was on hand to appreciate the high-quality offerings, which featured a special line-up of heifers of all ages. The crisp March day was filled with enthusiasm and energy from the crowd, as well as fervent on-line bidding via Cowbuyer.

The ignition of spirit from quality consigners and satisfied buyers led to the in-demand heifers commanding a final average of $3243 on 34 live lots; the highest in sale history. There were also six embryo packages offered from breed-leading cows across the country, with an average of $495 each. A diverse group of buyers hailed from nine states, Canada, and Italy.

This popular Spring sale continues to produce high quality show animals, with numerous sale alumni earning honors in the Bell Ringer and All-American contests. Among the many highlights, the top three individuals were:

High seller: $9000 – Peach Kist C Tampa ETV, a December ’24 Collapse daughter from the famed family that produced Peach Kist Total Tango (3E-95). Consignor: Jenna Lenhart of Maryland; purchased by Kyle Johnson of Pennsylvania.

Second high seller: $7800 – Cripple Creek Diego Wicked, a September ’24 Doboy daughter of Top Acres Diego Wizer (EX-91), Reserve All-American ’23, hailing from the Wizard family. Consignor: Lukas Foote, N.Y.; purchased by Paige Knott of West Virginia.

Third high seller: $7300 – Clearview Daredevil Bonnie, a springing senior 2-year old sired by Daredevil from generations of Clearview breeding that is sure to be one to watch at the shows this year. Consignor: Kyle Kucas of Pennsylvania; purchased by Ashlyn McDougal, W. Va.

Additional consignments selling for over $5000 were:

Blessing Garbro K Pasadena (Kickstart x All-Glo Carter Popsicle (3E- 94) selling for $5800 to John Schilling of Louisiana and Empire

HT Lexi (Harts Thunder x Empire DD Lexy (VG-88) selling for $5600 to Peter Vail of New York.