September 26, 2023 – Three participants in the upcoming Hopkins County Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale stopped by KSST for an interview on Tuesday. You can hear the complete interview during the KSST Morning Show later this week.
The show and sale is dedicated to FFA and 4-H members in Hopkins County. It provides a showcase for their efforts, and also provides financial benefits that can be used for higher education or to fund additional projects for next year. It aims to help keep kids in the Texas Cattle Industry.
A heifer is a female cow that has never given birth.
The cattle in saturday’s sale will be heifers. Some will be pregnant; others will just be ready. All the details, awards, genetics, etc, of each pen of 3 heifers will be given before bidding begins.
Quality heifers often fetch a premium price. Buyers get to chance decide what genetic influence to use (if they are open), and can expect a long life of production from heifers.
The term ‘Commercial Cattle’ means cross bred cattle most often sold as beef. They make up the bulk of cattle across the world. They are often marketed at local actions barns and are the engine that keeps the cattle industry going.
Of the three interviewees, two are headed to college next year. They plan to study Ag related programs. The third still has a few years of highschool to complete, but plans on pursuing Ag Business or Ag Broadcasting.
The event, at the Hopkins County Civic Center, is open to the public. Judging start in the morning and the show begins at 9AM. There is a buyer’s dinner, sponsored by CNB Sulphur Springs at 5pm. Sale starts at 6 PM.
For people that need an ag exemption or want to increase their herd, this is a great opportunity. People can buy a pen of three bred heifers, and in a few months have six cattle.
Come out and support youth involved in the Texas Cattle Industry. “Bring your checkbook; bid early, bid often.”
