Angus Juniors Donate to Tulsa Food Bank

Youth from across the nation contribute to community service project through the newly created Angus Impact program. The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) strives to create opportunities for its members to grow, even outside of the show ring. The NJAA has always emphasized community service, and this year a program was created specifically for this cause. The Angus Impact program aims to encourage and facilitate community service initiatives for Angus youth to partake…

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Summer Show Guidelines Announced

In order for the National Junior Angus Association to hold shows this summer amidst COVID-19 we ask our juniors, parents and spectators to please read and comply with the following rules to ensure state standards are met and that your safety is kept as the top priority. Please refer to the following rules for the upcoming National Junior Angus Show July 19-25, 2020. Summer show season changes No fit show: This will be…

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Doug Hixon Recognized as 2020 Friend of the National Western Stock Show

In recognition of his contributions to the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) and the University of Wyoming for more than three decades, the Red Meat Club of Denver has named Doug Hixon the 2020 Friend of the National Western. Hixon will be honored at the group’s annual meeting in the National Western Club on Jan. 16, 2020. “Dr. Hixon exemplifies the character and passion for the red meat industry, as well as any…

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Kansas Junior Livestock Show Features 644 Exhibitors

Winning exhibitors at the 87th Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) earned cash premiums, while others were presented scholarships for excelling academically, in community service and in 4-H/FFA. The largest youth livestock show in Kansas featured 644 showmen from 94 counties, which exhibited 1,396 head of livestock. The statewide event was held September 27-29 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Baylor Deyoe of Ulysses led the grand champion market steer, a 1,374 lb.…

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