AUDIO: Laurin Dilly (2 min. MP3)
AUDIO: Troy Sloan (3 min. MP3)
The Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions attracted a standing room only crowd Saturday and enriched not only those young people who showed winning livestock, but also those who will benefit from scholarships. The livestock exhibitors keep 70 percent of the sale price of the winning animals, while 30 percent goes to Youth in Agriculture, which funds scholarships for Missouri college students studying agriculture related fields.
The Grand Champion Steer was shown by nine-year-old Laurin Dilly (above) of Nevada, Missouri. The 1,300-pound animal was the event’s top seller at $21,000, which Dilly can add to her own education fund. She wants to be a veterinarian, she told Brownfield Ag News Saturday before she entered the sale ring.
“Because I like being with animals every day and like working with animals and having fun with animals, and making them feel happy,” said Dilly, keeping a loose grip on her steer’s lead rope.
It was also a good State Fair for Troy Sloan, who in his final year of eligibility for junior livestock shows, landed three animals in the Sale of Champions.
“It’s been a really fun ride,” said Sloan, before the sale began Saturday. “We actually had champion and reserve in the market lamb show and the next day we ended up having the champion overall barrow, so it’s been one heck of a year for us.”
In total, Sloan’s three animals sold for $44,000.
Following is a complete list of the Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions results.
The opening lot was the Grand Champion Steer exhibited by Laurin Dilly, a member of the Clayton 4-H Club. The 1,300-pound steer brought $21,000, purchased by Edward Jones & Associates (Roger Bennett, Trenton; Matt Peiter, Boonville; Lance Reynolds, Boonville; and Matt Kueny, also of Boonville; John Skinner, Blue Springs; Kevin Brown, Bowling Green; Lon Luckert, Brookfield; Carl Simpson, Butler; Mark Harrison, Chillicothe; and Jim Bonderer, also of Chillicothe; Dennis Sieger, Clinton; Ann Echelmeier, Columbia; J. R. Lawless, Columbia; Joe Edde, Columbia; and Bill Fretwell, also of Columbia; Brian Yarbrough, Excelsior Springs; David Reid, Higginsville; Cliff Jones, Independence; Doug Hammer, Independence; Mark Kliethermes, Independence; and Adam Kliethermes, also of Independence; Patrick Goodknight, Joplin; and Bill Hudson of Kansas City; Paul Kissick, Kirksville; Cole D. Merrill, Macon; Diane Dudenhoeffer, Marshall; Ryan Beumer, Marshall; David Clapp, Mexico; Shane Adrian, Moberly; Mark Saunders, Monroe City; Tom Hissink, Nevada; Bill Phillips, Ozark; Travis Bartlett, Peculiar; Joe Fluty, Sedalia; and Virgil McDonald, also of Sedalia; Michael Bode, Shelbina; Mark Matthews, St. Joseph; Rich Lawson, Warrensburg; Alan Kimbel, Warrenton; George Morse, Harrisonville), and Pattison Family Foundation-C, Phillip and Mary Jane Pattison, Weston.
Additional funds for the Grand Champion Steer were contributed by Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The steer was donated to the University of Missouri-Columbia Livestock Judging Team.
The Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Troy Sloan of Cameron. The 263-pound hog sold for $19,000, purchased by BTC Bank-Bethany and the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The hog was donated to the FFA Leadership Fund.
Troy Sloan of Cameron also exhibited the 146-pound Grand Champion Market Lamb (above) that was purchased for $14,000 by the Missouri State Fair Concessionaires and Commercial Exhibitors (Allen Dennis Concessions, Inc.; BK’s; Brick Front Grill; Budweiser Stage/Mark’s Brothers; Chuck & Dee’s; Creamy Rich; Exclusive Home Products; Good Time Charlie’s; Jackson’s; Kim-Laine Fun Foods, LLC; The Last Glue; M & M Concessions; McKinney Food Services; Mid-America Ice; Mid-MO Feed/Livestock Grooming Supplies; My Pillow; N D P Enterprise; Shallow Concessions; Signs by L & J; Subway; Versa Products; W C Foods; Webster Products; and Westmoreland Concessions), and Lewis Hybrids (Scott Lewis, Ursa, IL; A & W Dealership, Odessa; BJ Scott Enterprise, Appleton City; Brooke Seed Services, LLC, Braymer; Bruce Buck, Rothville; Paul Burkemper, Old Monroe; Central Elevator, Inc., Silex; David Copeland Dealership, Miami; Darrell Aldrich Dealership, Excelsior Springs; Davis Creek Stock Farm Dealership, Higginsville; Donald Finkeldei, Corder; Gastler Seeds, Martinsburg; Hans Hill Top Farms, Inc., Jonesburg; Ronald Hoffman, Lexington; Humphrey Feed & Seed, Monticello; JBM Agronomics, Marshall; KMT Services, LLC, Adrian; Charlie Riechers, Rush Hill; Saunders Farms, LLC, Shelbina; Scot Boschert Dealership, Wentzville; and Dick Shively of Shelbyville), along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
The Grand Champion Pen of Meat Rabbits was exhibited by Brayde Adam of Lathrop. The rabbits were purchased for $2,200 by the MU Sigma Alpha Sorority and American Family Insurance, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The rabbits were donated to the University of Missouri-Columbia Livestock Judging Team.
Codi Coats of Braymer sold the Grand Champion Pen of Chickens. Her Cornish Cross broilers weighed an average of 6 pounds and were sold for $2,200 to the Monsanto Company and Heimer & Associates, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The chickens were donated to the University of Missouri-Columbia Livestock Judging Team.
The Grand Champion Meat Goat was exhibited by Sara Gillum of Unionville. The 84-pound Boer meat goat was bought for $5,500 by AT&T and the Missouri Meat Goat Producers Association, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Shelby Lane of St. Catharine exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Steer. The 1,295-pound steer was purchased for $19,500 by Edward Jones & Associates and the MU Independent Aggies, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Amy McAlexander of Archie showed the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow. The 268-pound Duroc barrow was purchased for $14,500 by Elite Swine Program, Inc., the Monsanto Company, and Wheeler Auctions and Real Estate, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The animal was donated to the University of Missouri-Columbia Livestock Judging Team.
Troy Sloan of Cameron showed the Reserve Champion Market Lamb. The Hampshire lamb weighed 130 pounds and was purchased for $10,500 by Pioneer Hi-Bred and the Missouri Sheep Producers, along with Youth in Agriculture Committee and hometown supporters. The lamb was donated to the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Fund. In addition, in an unprecedented action, Troy Sloan donated $5,000 of the sale price back to the Youth in Agriculture Fund to be used for scholarships.
The Reserve Champion Pen of Meat Rabbits was exhibited by Kelby Moore of Wellsville. His rabbits sold for $3,100 to the Missouri State Rabbit Producers Association and Gunther Salt Company-St. Louis, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The rabbits were donated to the Missouri Food Bank Association.
Andrew Littlefield of Diamond showed the Reserve Champion Pen of Chickens. The Cornish cross broilers weighed an average of 6 pounds and sold for $1,500 to SOMO Farm & Ranch-Springfield, and RIBUS, Inc.-St. Louis, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters. The meat birds were donated to the Missouri Food Bank Association.
The Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat was exhibited by Gage Porter of Mercer. The 83-pound Boer meat goat was purchased for $5,200 by BTC Bank-Bethany and the Wayne Stowers Consortium: Ameristar Casino/Hotel, Kansas City; Dr. C. Phillip and Mary Jane Pattison, Pattison Family Foundation; Dr. Jeffery Jorgensen, Ellis Fischel Hospital; Mike Schneider, Drive Now Auto Credit; Sean Prideaux, C.A.R.S.; Gary Montoya, Gary Crossley Ford; Thi Bui, D.B. Hair Salon; Chris Igoe, Heartland Chevrolet; Chuck Drury, Drury Hotels; Derek Gall, Cosenewos’ Price Chopper; Allen Lane, Firestone Auto Care; Dennis Cordray, State Farm Insurance; Melissa Johnson, and Feldman’s Farm & Home, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
The last lot of the sale was the Limited Edition Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Commemorative Belt Buckle purchased by Brian Boggs, Boggs Audio-Waverly, IL, for $1,700.
Wayne Yokley, Chairman of the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Committee, and Superintendent of the Sale of Champions, said the success of the Sale is credited to the support from Youth in Agriculture sponsors. Proceeds from the Sale go to the exhibitors and Youth in Agriculture scholarships.
Since 1992, the Youth in Agriculture Committee has awarded 399 scholarships, according to a news release issued by the Missouri State Fair. Applications for the 2012 Youth in Agriculture scholarships will be available online in November at the Missouri State Fair website, with completed forms due by February 1, 2013.
A complete list of 2012 Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture sponsors.
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