šš„ Celebrating a RECORD Year at the Auction of Junior Livestock Champions presented by Farm Credit š„š
A packed house in Denver filled the CoBank Auction Arena inside the new Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center for the 2026 Auction of Junior Livestock Champions, presented by Farm Credit and history was made.
š„ FIVE new records were set across the Top 8 animals
š Grand Champion Market Steer reached a record $320,000
š° Top 8 champions sold for a record $822,500, beating the previous mark by $185,000
From hundreds of junior market animals, just 108 made the sale at the 120th anniversary of the National Western Stock Show. Every bid supports the hardworking youth exhibitors who raised these animals, with a portion also funding scholarships through the National Western Scholarship Trust.
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