Missouri State Fair Angus Carcass Contest
PRIZE MONEY FOR PROMOTING ANGUS
Briarwood Angus Farms, (Curtis W. Long) Butler, MO and the Missouri Angus Association awards $1,000 to the Grand Champion on-the-rail overall carcass winner IF the steer is a registered, purebred Angus and exhibited by a 4-H or FFA youth exhibitor. Also awarded is $750 for the top placing and $550 for the second place, and $250 for the third place, on-the-rail carcass steers that are registered, purebred Angus and exhibited by a 4-H or FFA youth. In 2023, yet another category was introduced for the first time. The highest revenue or dollar generating Angus steer now annually receives a $250 cash prize.
Also awarded is $500 for the top placing and $300 for the second place on-the-rail carcass steers that are registered, purebred Angus and exhibited by a 4-H or FFA youth. $300 is awarded if the Grand Champion on-foot winner is a registered, purebred Angus steer and exhibited by a 4-H or FFA exhibitor. $200 is given to any 4-H or FFA junior member with a purebred Angus that enters in all three (3) classes: Angus steer, On-foot carcass steer and the Carcass contest. Must pre-register to be eligible for prize money by meeting MSF deadline and submitting a copy of registration papers and your complete entry form to Dr. Curtis Long, 2110 NW St. Rt. 52, Butler, MO 64730, by June 30. Cash Prize awards are presented at the Missouri Angus Association’s annual banquet and the exhibitors must be present to receive monetary awards. Contact: Curtis W. Long, 2110 NW St. Rt. 52, Butler, MO 64730 (660-679-3459).
2026 marked the 28th year to sponsor! The added prize money is significant for 4-H and FFA youth exhibitors for championships, as well as participation.
THOSE WINNINGS CAN REALLY STACK UP!
The rules are simple: Enter in the Youth Angus Market Steer Show and the Open Carcass Steers Live Evaluation & Carcass Contest.
Please remember, for exhibitors to be eligible for prize money, they must meet MSF entry deadline.
Trophies are awarded at the fair and the cash portion of the awards will be presented at the Missouri Angus Association’s Annual Banquet. Exhibitors must be present to receive cash awards.
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Curtis W. Long 660-679-3459
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Missouri State Fair Angus Carcass Contest
Briarwood Angus Farms, as a driving force behind youth Angus exhibitors has instituted two prestigious Angus carcass contests at the state and national levels to encourage young producers to pursue excellence.
In 1998, Doc Long established the Missouri State Fair Angus Carcass Contest. FFA and 4-H members interested in exhibiting an Angus steer in the Missouri State Fair must pre-register to be eligible for multiple cash prizes. Briarwood Angus Farms (BWF) requires junior exhibitors to enter in both Angus Steer classes – Angus Steer and On the foot Carcass Steer & Carcass Contest, to earn portions of the prize money donated by BWF.
Awards also may include director chairs, halters or other keepsakes in addition to cash prizes and ribbons. The cash portion of the awards is presented at the Missouri Angus Association’s Annual Banquet and the exhibitors must be present for the awards to be received.
Seven of the 12 steers exhibited in the 4-H and FFA shows also entered the Carcass Contest. Kye Lehenbauer from Palmyra with a 1,355 lb. steer out of class 4 won the 4-H Grand Championship and $300 in prize money. Lawson Ogle of Nevada secured Reserve Grand Champion in the 4-H Angus Steer contest with his 1,385 lb. entry. He then took Grand Champion Angus Carcass with his Hotel/Restaurant Window calf grading CH+. The carcass weighed 871 lbs, dressed at 62.9%, with BF 0.6, REA 12.9, YG 3.58, and Percent Retail Cuts at 48.39. Ogle’s total winnings added up to $1,150 in cash prizes from Briarwood Angus Farms.
Blake Fuemmeler of Armstrong and the Glasgow FFA Chapter won the FFA division with a 1,450 lb. steer out of class 6, claiming $300 in cash prizes. Addison Ward of Oak Grove led her Angus calf weighing 1,220 lbs. into the Reserve status in the FFA Angus Steer show, representing Fort Osage FFA. Ward also took Reserve Angus Carcass with her Hotel/Restaurant entry. The steer dressed at 60.0% with carcass weight of 732 lbs., YG 3.18, REA 12.5, and Percent Retail Cuts of 49.3, earning Ward a total of $950.
Ten junior exhibitors participated in the Open Carcass Show, and also entered in the 4-H or FFA Angus Steer classes. Contestants included five sets of siblings vying against one another and rooting for each other.
Duane Robertson, Russellville, Mo., judged the On-Foot Open Steer Carcass Show. When the dust settled, Clara Warfield of Butler, Mo., led her steer to the top slot as the Champion of the On-Foot Carcass Show and earned $300 for her accomplishment with her 1,370 lb. Angus steer.
For the third year in a row, Clara’s brother Luke Warfield of Butler, Mo., claimed the Grand Championship for the Angus Steer Carcass with his class-winning calf.
Eleven junior exhibitors participated in the Open Carcass Show, and also entered in the 4-H or FFA Angus Steer classes. Contestants included three brother and sister duos and one brother duo. Youth exhibitor Luke Warfield celebrated a repeat performance of 2022, taking the Grand Championship for Angus Steer Carcass and Reserve Grand Champion Over-All in the Missouri State Fair Carcass Show.
Youth steer exhibitors submitted an exceptional set of calves to the critical review of judge Matt Claeys, a national champion livestock judging coach from Fowler, In. Atley Patrick, Henry County, showed the Champion 4-H Angus Steer, Valley Oaks Primo S164, weighing 1,425 lb. Addison Ward, Jackson County, took Reserve Champion 4-H Angus Steer with her 1,350 lb. steer WB Stalker 111. Stalker came out of the Class 1D in the Lean Division of the Open Steer Carcass Show. Patrick earned $300 and Ward $200 in added prize money.
In the FFA Angus Steer show, Ella Jordan, Savannah, Mo., led a 1,300 lb. calf to the Championship spot and earned $300 extra. Payton Frank of Wentzville, Mo., stood Reserve Champion FFA Angus Steer with 1,480 lb. Wallace Big E 149, landing a $200 bonus from Briarwood Angus.
Samuel Jordan of Andrew County was selected 4-H Champion Angus Steer and Faith
Williams of Gasconade County was named 4-H Reserve Champion Angus Steer. In the
FFA show, Olivia Gerloff of Owensville FFA took the Championship and Alexis
Borgstadt earned Reserve. Each champion and reserve champion anticipates cash prizes
of $300 and $200, respectively, to be presented in February.
The Missouri State Fair announced carcass results from judge Teagan
Schnurbusch of the University of Missouri on Saturday, Aug. 21, with Jordan taking the
Grand Champion Angus Carcass and winning the title, engraved cup and $500. His 1,375
pound steer dressed at 777 pounds, graded Choice with a yield grade of 2.21, and a 14.2”
Rib Eye Area. Jordan was also the Reserve Champion Over-All MSF Carcass. For that
achievement, he earned an additional $500 from sponsor Briarwood Angus Farms.
The list of youth Angus Market Steer contenders at the 2020 MSF Youth Livestock Show included Lane Bollinger, Grace Bush, Hannah Epple, Sean Houston, Samuel Jordan, Clara Warfield and Luke Warfield. On Aug. 18, 2020, Chris Mullinix, Kansas State University Animal Sciences Instructor and head Livestock Judging Team Coach, evaluated the 4-H and FFA Angus steers.
Jordan, from Savannah, Mo., and representing Andrew County, took top honors and earned $300.00 for his Champion 4-H Steer. Clara Warfield of Butler, Mo., in Bates County garnered the Reserve title and won $200 for her 4-H steer.
In the FFA Steer Show, the Championship went to Houston of Savannah, Mo., who received $300. Bush from St. James, Mo., stood in the Reserve Champion slot with her Angus calf who earned her $200.
The Missouri State Fair announced judge Dr. Bryon Wiegand’s carcass results on Saturday, Aug. 17, with Max Alexander of Linneus taking the Grand Champion Angus Carcass and winning the title, award chair and $500. His steer dressed at 867 pounds, graded Choice with a yield grade of 2, and a 16.5 Rib Eye Area. Grace Busch won Reserve Champion Angus Carcass in the carcass show with her Reserve OnFoot steer. The winner of $200, her steer dressed at 878 pounds, graded Choice and had a yield grade 2, with a 14.2 REA.
Nine participants in the Carcass and 4-H or FFA shows included Max Alexander, Linneus; Grace Busch, St. James; Jacie Carroll and Sarah Carroll, Raymore; Chase Gray, Sikeston; Sean Houston, Savannah; Larissa and Peyton Larrick, Shelbina; and Clara Warfield, Butler. Each Angus youth exhibitor will be awarded $200 in February for participating in both contests.
The Missouri State Fair announced carcass results on Saturday, Aug. 18. Angus exhibitors represented their breed well by accounting for 14 of the 70 steers in the carcass contest, and ultimately anchoring the top two slots by two first-time exhibitors. Grant Huebler of Bland, Mo., received Reserve Champion Angus and Reserve Champion Hotel/Restaurant Carcass and will receive $300 for this award in addition to $200 for showing in the 4-H show and participating in the carcass contest. His PVF Insight steer had a 744-pound carcass that graded high choice with a 2.5 yield grade. Clara Warfield of Butler, Mo., exhibited the Champion Angus, Champion Hotel/Restaurant and Champion carcass over all with her GAR Sunrise calf. The steer dressed at 848 pounds, graded high choice and had a yield grade of 2.1. She will receive $1000 for overall champion, $500 for Angus champion and $200 for participating in both shows.
NJAA Carcass Contest Endowed by Briarwood
Missouri Couple Honored for Commitment to Youth
Sep. 23, 2011
Carrie Gilliam, American Angus Association public relations intern,
Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president
Dr.Curtis and Ann Long of Briarwood Angus Farms, Butler, Mo., have been committed to not only the quality of the Angus breed but also the development of youth programs.
Because of their generosity, the Angus Foundation inducted the Longs into the Honorary Angus Foundation during the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 15 in Harrisburg, Pa.
The National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) selects Angus supporters who possess a profound dedication to Angus youth and serve as strong supportersof the NJAA.
The Longs were honored for their continued donations in support of the Angus Foundation and NJAA.
With emphasis placed on the value of carcass information, the Longs established the Briarwood Angus Farm Curtis and Ann Long Endowment Fund to provide funds for the Carcass Steer Contest awards at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS).
“We wanted to help the development of junior Angus members and help them to know the true meaning of carcass value and the Angus breed,” Dr. Curtis Long says.
The Longs first provided cash awards and other premiums to the top ten entries at the 2008 Carcass Steer Contest in Des Moines, Iowa. All carcasses that met Certified Angus Beef© standards received an additional 25% in premiums.
“The Longs set the standard in supporting Angus youth,” says Hannah McCabe, an Elk City, Kan., junior member and recipient of Long’s generosity. “I have toured Briarwood Angus Farms and know of their desire to produce functional cattle that excel in carcass traits.”
By funding the permanent endowment, the Longs hope Angus youth will become knowledgeable about all segments of the beef industry beyond the show ring.
“We continue to be extremely grateful to Dr. Curtis and Ann Long for their generous donations and commend their dedication to supporting the next generation of Angus breeders through this endowment fund that will carry their legacy in the Angus breed,” says , Angus Foundation president.
The Longs made a recent donation to the Angus Foundation, purchasing the 2011 Angus Foundation Heifer Package. All proceeds will help fund education, youth and research initiatives in the Angus breed and agricultural industry.
Briarwood Angus Farms is one of the oldest herds in Missouri and continues to produce quality genetics for the commercial cattleman.
Long says it is an honor to be a part of the Honorary Angus Foundation, and he plans to continue to support the American Angus Association and all its entities.
In 1985 the NJAA initiated the Honorary Angus Foundation to recognize those who have shown extraordinary interest and support for young members of the American Angus Association. In 1985, the NJAA board of directors honored seven Angus breeders as the first inductees of the Honorary Angus Foundation. Today, three inductees are honored annually. Any member of the Association is eligible to nominate individuals or organizations for the Honorary Angus Foundation. Visit www.angus.org to learn more or to nominate next year’s Honorary Angus Foundation inductees. The Angus Foundation was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit 501c3 organization to support Angus education, youth and research. To learn more about the Angus Foundation and the programs it supports, call the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angusfoundation.org.
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