March 11, 2021 MACOMB, IL - In a tradition started during the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture s 100th anniversary, six alumni have been chosen as the 2021 School of Agriculture Distinguished Alumni.
Ten alumni were recognized last year: Mark McCully, Gerry Salzman, Jeff Galle, Terry Kestner, Taylor Steinburg, Gordon Roskamp, Monte Lowderman, Chris Wilson, Martin E. O Connor and Philip E. Bradshaw. The 100th year anniversary event was a huge success, said School of Agriculture Director Andy Baker. The highlight of the evening was the recognition of our 10 distinguished alumni who were honored that night. All of these individuals have achieved remarkable feats in their careers and are huge supporters of the School of Agriculture. It was great to have our current students hear about their experiences at WIU, and how these experiences provided the foundation to advance their careers in agriculture.
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According to the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association, on Mar. 9, participation is open to any four person team, which one person must be indicated as the Head or Chief Cook. Each team will submit only one entry in the required Beef Brisket division. There are also optional categories which one entry may be submitted including Pork Spare Ribs and Chicken as well as a speciality category, Jalapeno Poppers, for the title of San Angelo King Popper though these do not count in point totals.
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Jace Welborn of Jasper County, Miss., says showing livestock has taught him to work hard, be consistent and always persevere. With his time in the ring behind him, Mississippi teen Jace Welborn explains how he benefitted from livestock exhibition.
Jace Welborn insists his love for showing livestock is not just about the ribbons and plaques, although this 19-year-old from Jasper County, Miss. has certainly accumulated a great deal of them.
Four times in the last six years his entries have won the title Supreme Commercial Heifer at the Dixie National Junior Roundup Livestock Shows, a showcase for Mississippi 4-H and FFA livestock programs. He’s had multiple Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion heifers and steers, won college scholarships and a slew of other awards at livestock shows across the South. In 2020, he was named Dixie National’s Premier Beef Exhibitor.
Champion and Reserve Grand Champion animals brought top dollar Saturday evening at the premium sale of the 69th Brown County Youth Fair. Paying $11,000, Circle B Bar Ranch was the buyer of the Grand Champion Market Steer, exhibited by Ashtyn Adams. You’ll find photos of the grands and reserves in the sale ring on Brownwoodnews.com.
Grand Champion Market Steer, Ashtyn Adams – $11,000: Circle B Bar Ranch
Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer, Ethan Sanchez – $9,500: Buddy and Holly Gieb
Grand Champion Market Swine, Hayden Welch – $9,200: Circle B Bar Ranch
Grand Champion Market Lamb, Hayden Schroeder – $7,500: Ag Mart
Grand Champion Market Goat, Madden Wise – $7,500: Gary Worley/VFW Post 3278/Grimsely Electric/Grooms Seed