March 4, 2024 - (Show Photo Album, Sale Photo Album, Backdrop Photo Album) - The Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held the week of February 26 through March 2, 2024. Starting off the week with the new Shelby County 4-H & FFA Commercial Heifer Show.
February 26th was the beginning of the Shelby County Livestock with the first annual Commercial Heifer Show. Center Livestock Auction hosted twelve exhibitors checking in twenty-four heifers. Judging the Commercial Heifer Show was Dr. Joe Paschal and Linda Galayda. Heifers were evaluated, exhibitors were interviewed, and record books were scored. Wednesday, February 28th, heifers were auctioned off at Center Livestock Auction to the highest bidder. The sale barn was full of buyers supporting our youth.
The Speaking Contest was held on Tuesday, February 27. This was its third year at the Shelby County Livestock Show. This is a public speaking contest covering topics in agriculture and is open to all FFA and 4-H members. This project continues to grow each year.
Thursday, February 29th the Shelby County Livestock Show took place at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 100 exhibitors. The weigh-in of market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 a.m. with rabbits judged by Mrs. April Cade. Edward Schneider judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Both judges were very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation dinner and Livestock Auction was held the following Saturday on March 2nd at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.
The livestock auction premium money totaled just over $110,993 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Lane Dunn, County Extension Agent. We would like to say a special thank you to all contributors and bidders for making this year’s auction our most successful ever.
The following are the results of the show and auction:
The 19th Annual Shelby County 4-H and FFA Champions Row Represented By:
Commercial Heifer Show:
Commercial Heifer Show Grand Champion, Waylon Seale
The Grand Champion at the Commercial Heifer Show and Auction was shown by Waylon Seale of Shelbyville FFA. His pen of 2 sold to LOC for $3,400 each
The Reserve Grand Champion at the Commercial Heifer Show was Easton Parks of Shelbyville FFA. His pen of 2 sold to Keith Oswalt for $2,100
3rd place went to Lucinda David of Joaquin FFA. Her pen of 2 heifers sold to Cornerstone Construction for $5,000 each.
4th place went to Nolan Seale of Shelbyville FFA. His pen of 2 heifers sold to Keith Oswalt for $2,400 each.
5th place went to Kiptyn Phelps of Center FFA. His pen of 2 heifers sold to Keith Oswalt for $2,100 each.
6th place went to Trevor Hightower of Center FFA. His pen of 2 heifers sold to Hamilton Cattle for $2,100 each.
7th place went to Avery Metcalf of Shelby Co. 4-H. Her pen of 2 heifers sold Randy Lowery for $2,600 for 1 heifer, and to Riley for $4,700 for the pair.
8th place went to Rhett Parks of Shelbyville FFA. His pen of 2 heifers sold to Steve Oswalt for $2,400 each.
9th place went to Wyatt Foster of Center FFA. His pen of 2 heifers sold to Spartan Construction for $3,100 each.
10th place went to Grayson Hightower of Center FFA. His pen of 2 heifers sold to LOS for $5,000 each.
11th place went to Mac Lee of Shelbyville FFA. His pen of 2 heifers sold to Cole Fuller for $3,000 each.
12th place went to Carter Bell of Shelbyville FFA. His pen of 2 heifers sold to Lucinda David for $3,300 each.
Public Speaking Contest:
The Speaking Contest was held on Tuesday, February 27th. This was its third year at the Shelby County Livestock Show.
Winning the Junior Division of the Public Speaking Contest was Mac Lee of Shelbyville FFA with a speech titled, “The GOAT of the Cattle Industry”.
The Intermediate Division of the Public Speaking Contest was won by Jacie Lee of Shelbyville FFA with a speech titled, “Farmers Piloting the Agricultural World”.
Lucinda David of Joaquin FFA won the Senior Division with their speech titled, “ICSI In the Performance Horse Industry.”
Livestock Show:
Grand Champion Steer shown by Conner Nutt
Conner Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show, Conner’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $8,000 with High Roller purchasing the 1,475-pound steer.
Reserve Champion Steer honor went to Sydney Shout of Timpson FFA. Sydney’s steer was purchased by LOC International, LR Cattle Company, United Ag & Turf, Mettauer Law Firm, R&D Distributing, and CB Genetics for $4,500.
Grand Champion Market Swine shown by Irelynn Clouse
The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA with LR Cattle Company purchasing the champion hog for $9,000.
Slade Kirby of Center FFA showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Wiggins Hunting Lodge and Center Glass for $4,500.
Grand Champion Market Goat shown by Ashlynn McNutt
In the Market Goat division, Ashlynn McNutt of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. Ashlynn’s goat was purchased for $5,500 by Shelby Savings Bank, McAdams Propane, General Shelters and Campbell Portable Buildings.
The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Peyton Bilyeu of Timpson FFA. Peyton’s goat was purchased for $3,500 by Farmer’s State Bank.
Grand Champion Market Lamb shown by Luke Jousan
Luke Jousan of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s show. Hawkeye Hunting Club purchased Luke’s lamb for $5,000.
Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Jacie Lee of Shelbyville FFA. Austin Bank-Timpson, Austin Bank Nacogdoches, H&R Block (Allison & Rex Johnson), Sparks Farms, Commercial Bank of Texas, Mathews Realty, East Texas Livestock, and KL Barton & Sons Tie Company purchased Jacie’s lamb for $4,000.
The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Zoe Cline of Timpson FFA. Zoe will receive premium money in the amount of $550. Remington Hodge of Shelbyville FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. Remington will receive $500 in premium money.
Other placings in Thursday's Show were as follows:
Rabbit Show Results:
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion
Braxton Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Buck:
Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) - Grand Champion
Nakia Roland (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits – Doe Class:
Braxton Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
Braxton Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second
Braxton Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Third
AOB Breeding Rabbits – Doe Class:
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – First
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA)– Second
Madden Hays (Timpson FFA) – Third
Bailey Shadix (Timpson FFA) – Fourth
Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth
Aspen Battles (Timpson FFA) – Sixth
Avery Lawson (Shelbyville FFA) – Seventh
Cali Lout (Shelbyville FFA) – Eighth
Cali Lout (Shelbyville FFA) – Ninth
Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Tenth
Carsey Lovell (Shelbyville FFA) – Eleventh
Aspen Battles (Timpson FFA) – Twelfth
Mini Rex Breeding Rabbits – Buck Class:
Braxton Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
Braxton Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second
Shelby Freeman (Joaquin FFA) – Third
AOB Breeding Rabbits – Buck Class:
Nakia Roland (Timpson FFA) – First
Jakevion Jones (Timpson FFA) – Second
Avery Lawson (Shelbyville FFA) – Third
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Fourth
Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth
Avery Lawson (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth
Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Seventh
Carolina Warr (Shelbyville FFA) – Eighth
Cadence Shadix (Timpson) – Ninth
Market Rabbits:
Zoe Cline (Timpson FFA) – Grand Champion
Remington Hodge (Shelbyville FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion
Brooklyn Oliver (Center FFA) – Third
Braxton Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Fourth
Lamb Show Results:
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep - Ewe:
Luke Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion
Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion
Market Lambs Class 1:
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – First
Mallory McCarty (Timpson FFA) – Second
Jairo Montes (Center FFA) – Third
Brylee Ard (Timpson FFA) – Fourth
Market Lambs Class 2:
Luke Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second
Abby Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Third
Zachary Kelley (Center FFA) – Fourth
Market Lambs Class 3:
Jacie Lee (Shelbyville FFA) – First
Mac Lee (Shelbyville FFA) – Second
Eli Sanford (Center FFA) – Third
Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Fourth
Market Lambs Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:
1) Luke Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H - Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $5,000
2) Jacie Lee, Shelbyville FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Austin Bank-Timpson, Austin Bank Nacogdoches, H&R Block (Allison & Rex Johnson), Sparks Farms, Commercial Bank of Texas, Mathews Realty, East Texas Livestock, and KL Barton & Sons Tie Company for $4,000
3) Abby Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Austin Bank-Timpson, S&W Services, Cyclone Rentals, Razor Services, Hopson Cattle Company, James Ramsey Construction, and Nix Forest Industries for $3,000
4) Mac Lee, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by CSR Rentals for $4,500
5) Eli Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Veterinary Associates for $2,750
6) Adly Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Hudson Auto Parts, Johnson's Wang Dang Do, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., T-5 Construction, K.L. Barton and Sons Ranch B, Bagley Well Service, Stephenson Fencing, Constable Josh Tipton, MKO Trucking, SHS Welding Construction, and Mackey Cattle Company for $3,000
7) Caesyn Lee, Timpson FFA – purchased by Hudson Auto Parts, Johnson's Wang Dang Do, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., T-5 Construction, K.L. Barton and Sons Ranch B, Bagley Well Service, Stephenson Fencing, Constable Josh Tipton, MKO Trucking, SHS Welding Construction, and Mackey Cattle Company for $3,999
8) Landree Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Cobb Hatchery & H3 Cattle for $3,999
Lamb Showmanship Results:
In the Lamb division, Brylee Ard of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Shelby Co. Farm Bureau. Landree Jousan of Shelby County 4-H was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Shelby Co. 4-H.
Goat Show Results:
Grand Champion Breeding Goat - Doe:
Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA) – Grand Champion
Jacie Lee (Shelbyville FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion
Market Goats Class 1:
Peyton Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – First
Presley Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Second
Presley Edwards (Timpson FFA) – Third
Market Goats Class 2:
Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – First
Katelan Massey (Shelbyville FFA) – Second
Naomie Meyers (Joaquin FFA) – Third
Market Goats Class 3:
Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) – First
Kallyn Parker (Shelbyville FFA) – Second
Avery Lawson (Shelbyville FFA) – Third
Kaylin Miller (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth
Market Goats Class 4:
Ashlynn McNutt (Timpson FFA) – First
Wyatt Foster (Center FFA) – Second
Market Goats - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Sale Order:
1) Ashlynn McNutt, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, McAdams Propane, General Shelters and Campbell Portable Buildings for $5,500
2) Peyton Bilyeu, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Farmer’s State Bank for $3,500
3) Avery Metcalf, Timpson FFA – purchased by Despino’s Tire Service for $3,499
4) Wyatt Foster, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, McAdams Propane, General Shelters and Campbell Portable Buildings for $3,499
5) Kallyn Parker, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by Tech Line for $3,499
6) Presley Bilyeu, Timpson FFA – purchased by Ross Lumber, Debby and Tim Amos, 5M Gas, LLC, Bink’s Quick Stop (Timpson, Joaquin, Carthage and Tenaha), King’s Korner, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, McDonald and Sons, Hudman Floral & Gifts, Rancho Grande, Nix Forrest Industries, Inc., and Bulldog Tire for $3,000
7) Avery Lawson, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by Farmer’s State Bank, for $3,499
8) Brittany Bartee, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by Underground Supply Solutions and J.B. Raymond for $3,499
Goat Showmanship Results:
In the Goat division, Keelie McDonald of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Avery Metcalf of Timpson FFA was named Champion Junior Showman, and her buckle was presented by Farm Bureau.
Swine Show Results:
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Swine – Gilt
Slade Kirby (Center FFA) - Grand Champion
Trevor Hightower (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Swine Class 1:
River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – First
Trevor Hightower (Center FFA) – Second
Kiptyn Phelps (Center FFA) – Third
Karista Smith (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Fourth
Market Swine Class 2:
Stormie Meyers (Joaquin FFA) – First
Joshua Sanford (Center FFA) – Second
Michael Matthews (Shelbyville FFA) - Third
Market Swine Class 3:
Grayson Hightower (Center FFA) – First
Wyomie Meyers (Joaquin FFA) – Second
Baylin Phelps (Center FFA) – Third
Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) - Fourth
Market Swine Class 4:
Irelynn Clouse (Joaquin FFA) – First
Slade Kirby (Center FFA) – Second
Alaina Haley (Shelbyville FFA) – Third
Brantley Weir (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Fourth
Market Swine Sale Order:
1) Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion purchased by LR Cattle for $9,000
2) Slade Kirby, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Wiggins Hunting Lodge and Center Glass for $4,500
3) Grayson Hightower, Center FFA - purchased by Joe Bill & Connie Mettauer, RVOS Lodge 159, Sabine State Bank, Ace Hardware of East Texas, East Texas Poultry Supply for $2,750
4) Wyomie Meyers, Joaquin FFA - purchased by JML Management for $2,750
5) Stormie Meyers, Joaquin FFA - purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $3,000
6) River Williford, Shelbyville FFA - purchased by Southern Fluid Solutions for $3,500
7) Baylin Phelps, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, McAdams Propane, General Shelters and Campbell Portable Buildings for $3,250
8) Trevor Hightower, Center FFA - purchased by Borders Poultry Supply for $3,750
Highest Placing Senior Scholarship – Market Swine:
River Williford of Shelbyville FFA
Swine Showmanship Results:
Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA was named Champion Senior Swine Showman. The
trophy buckle was presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau. Center FFA presented
the Junior Champion Swine Showman buckle to Wyomie Meyers of Joaquin FFA
Beef Show Results are as follows:
Market Steer Results:
Steer Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Sale Order:
1) Conner Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H - Grand Champion purchased by High Roller for $8,000
2) Sydney Shout, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by LOC International, LR Cattle Company, United Ag & Turf, Mettauer Law Firm, R&D Distributing, and CB Genetics for $4,500
3) Cassie Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $3,750
4) Hannah Wages, Center FFA – purchased by CB Genetics for $3,500
The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Steer:
Was shown by Hannah Wages. Hannah will receive $1,000 from Farmers State Bank.
Highest Gaining Steer Award:
Went to Hannah Wages. Hannah will receive $150 presented by Livestock Nutrition Center
Breeding Heifer Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show:
Nolan Seale (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer
Nolan Seale (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion Division
Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division
American/American Cross: Class 1
Brecken Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second
Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) - Third
American/American Cross: Class 2
Brecken Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
Samantha Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second
Brantley Weird (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Third
American/American Cross: Class 3
Waylon Seale (Shelbyville FFA) – First
American/American Cross: Class 4
Nolan Seale (Shelbyville FFA) – First
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5
Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers:
Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Division
Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1
Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2
Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:
Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Division Grand Champion
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) - Second
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First
The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Heifer:
Was shown by Baylor Kimbro of Shelby Co. 4-H. Ally will receive $750 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place County Bred Heifer was shown by Fallon Sullivan of Shelby Co. 4-H. Fallon will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant.
Bull Show Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull of Show:
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Bull: Class 1
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – First
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) - Second
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion County Bred Bull:
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Beef Showmanship Results:
In the Beef division, Camille Greer of Shelby Co. 4-H was presented with the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Cassie Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle.
We would also like to thank the following contributors: High Roller, Shelby Savings Bank, Austin State Bank, Hawkeye Hunting Club, JML Management, Deep East Texas Electric Coop, Shelby County Farm Bureau, Farmers State Bank, Despino Tire, Borders Poultry Supply, H3 Cattle & Cobb Hatchery, Raymond Construction, Mackey Cattle Company, Bagley Well Service, Boles Feed, General Shelters, L&R Timber, LOC International, K&L Contractors, CB Genetics, CSR Rentals, Underground Supply Solutions, Mathews Real Estate, McAdam's Propane, Clear Fork Midstream, Bink's Quick Stop (Timpson, Joaquin, Tenaha), Keith Oswalt Trucking, Aethon Energy, ULTRA, Klein Cattle Company, Campbell Portable Buildings, SHS Welding Construction, King's Korner, Heritage Land Bank, LR Cattle Company, First Financial Bank, United Ag & Turf, 5M Gas, LLC, Texas Materials, Link Charolais, Joe Bill & Connie Mettauer, RVOS Lodge 159, Sabine State Bank, Ward Animal Hospital, Ace Hardware of East Texas/ETPS, Rydaco, Shelby Veterinary Associates, MKO Trucking, Nix Forrest Industries, Inc., Cockrell Farms, Few Ready Mix, Livestock Nutrition Center, Mettauer Law Firm, R&D Distributing, Hudson Auto Parts, Toledo Automotive Supply, T-5 Construction, Bob & Candy Pearson, Center Glass, Elite Hair Design, Center Tire Company, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, Center Livestock Auction, Ihlo Sales, Citizens Bank, Chance Shoop Financial
Worsham's Grocery, K.L. Barton & Son's Ranch B, McDonald and Sons, Stephenson Fencing, Hardy's Machine Shop, Dr. Dixon Golden, Dairy Queen, Steel Building Supply, State Farm-Chris Mayfield, Jack's Saw Shop, Bounds Insurance, Action Credit, Judge Allison Harbison, Ross Lumber, Debby and Tim Amos, Bulldog Tire, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., Hudman Floral & Gifts, Johnson's Wang Dang Do, Rancho Grande, Constable Josh Tipton, LR Cattle Company, Wiggins Hunting Lodge, Austin Bank-Timpson, Austin Bank-Nacogdoches, S&W Services, Cyclone Rentals, Razor Services, Hopson Cattle Company, H&R Block (Allison & Rex Johnson), Sparks Farms, Commercial Bank of Texas, Mathews Realty, East Texas Livestock, KL Barton & Sons Tie Company, and Tech Line
We would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Randy Lowery of Center Livestock Auction for allowing the use of the sale barn for the Commercial Heifer Show and Auction.
The following individuals and businesses have also graciously donated time, effort, and materials to the success of our Livestock Show and Sale. We would like to take this time to personally thank them for their continued support of the youth of Shelby County:
Terry Allen, Boo Klein, Robert Griffin, Steve Waters, Ed Johnson, J.J. Ford, Scott Flowers, B.J. Muschalek, and Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and thank you to all those who donate and volunteer to make this program a huge success!
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