Reported by David Slaughter

The 2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo Gelbvieh/Balancer Show and Sale was held March 1 and 2 in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center.  The show judge was Johnnie Moore of Fountain Run, KY.  Sale results included 14 females that averaged $4,357 and 20 embryos that averaged $407.  Also, $2,480 was raised through donated semen that was auctioned to benefit the Kentucky Junior activities in 2024.  Thank you to all the buyers and those who donated the semen.

 

The Grand Champion Balancer Female was PMFG She’s A Lady 304L (Lot 4).  She’s A Lady 304L is an April 5, 2023 born open heifer sired by SAV Bismark 5682.  She was exhibited by Pleasant Meadows Farm and sold to Skaggs Creek Farms and L & L Gelbvieh for $14,500.

 

The Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female was RLBG Haylee K010 (Lot 8).  Haylee K010 is an April 21, 2022 born bred heifer sired by DTK Hell Ya.  She was exhibited by R & D Owen Farms and sold for $8,000.

 

The Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female was PADO Ms. Rebel 222K (Lot 6).  Ms Rebel 222K is an August 30, 2022 born bred heifer sired by Rebel Yell 804F.  She was exhibited by Padon Farms and sold to Ryder Billingsly for $4,000.

 

The Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female was RDBO Ms O Grand Entry 397L (Lot 3).  Ms O Grand Entry 397L is a June 27, 2023 born heifer sired by 3G Grand Entry 933G.  She was exhibited by R & D Owen Farms and sold to Ryder Billingsly for $2,000.

 

The Grand Champion Pen Show Female was DMLF Lady Antebellum (Lot 9).  Lady Antebellum is a February 10, 2023 open heifer sired by Lil Ed.  She was exhibited by Dustin and Marlee Lanham Farms and sold to Shawn Becraft for $2,900.

 

The Reserve Grand Champion Pen Show Female was CCRC Ms CCRC Main St Ditka 595K (Lot 14).  Ms CCRC Main St Ditka 595K is a September 8, 2022 bred heifer sired by 44 Main Street 7049.  She was exhibited by Cave Creek Cattle and sold to Tiffany Robinson for $3,250.

 

Special recognition was given to AGJA member Brian Gill of Fredonia, KY prior to the beginning of the Gelbvieh/Balancer sale.  Brian was a Top 4 National Finalist in the National FFA Beef Proficiency contest with his Gelbvieh & Balancer program.  Brian was presented with a recognition award from the Kentucky Gelbvieh Association.  Congratulations Brian!

 

Gary Tilghman and family were recognized as KFB Beef Expo Consignor of the Year at the 2024 KFB Beef Expo Award and Check Presentation.  Gary has a long history of participation and support in the Beef Expo Gelbvieh/Balancer Show & Sale and his family participates in the Expo junior activities.  Congratulations to the Pleasant Meadows Farm family!