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Crowning Champions in Iowa


Hunter Aggen clips a top.

The Kalvig crew is all hands on deck before champion drive!

Mike Jones concentrates on the back leg of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal.

Tracy Goretska uses Sullivan’s White Touch Up on the Third Overall Steer.

Garrett Kietzman double fists Sullivan’s Black Powderful and Tail Adhesive on the Reserve Champion Angus heifer.

Jess Recknor dials in the third overall heifers tailhead.

Thank you to the Cole Lauterbach and crew in trusting Sullivan Supply products!

Tyler Trihus uses Sullivan’s Black Finisher on the reserve champion female!

Rhylee Rodgers concentrates on the judge during champion drive.

A big shout out to all-star volunteer Brad Hook for announcing at the Iowa Beef Expo.

Western Bonanza | Overall Progress Steers Ring B



Champion Overall Progress Steer Ring B
Sire: I Believe
Dam: Monopoly
Raised and Sold by: Brian Goettemoeller and Powers
Congratulations to Aaron Kerlee


Reserve Champion Progress  Steer Ring B
Sire: Hi Ho Silver
Raised by: Lenord Sousa
Sold by: Newton / Simon
Congratulations to Codey Sullivan


3rd Overall Progress Steer Ring B
Sire: Monopoly
Dam: Firewater Cow
Raised by: Ryan Johnson
Sold by: Rodgers Livestock / Jessie Heimer
Congratulations to Tatyana Bullock


4th Overall Progress Steer Ring B
Sire: Man Amoung Boys
Dan: Monopoly
Raised by: Stoltz Exotics
Sold by: Ward Cattle Co / Stoltz Exotics
Congratulations to Cassidy Carroll

5th Overall Progress Steer Ring B
Sire: Liquid Courage
Dam: Heat Wave
Raised and Sold by: Gladman Show Cattle
Congratulations to Joshua Albercht

Western Bonanza | Progress Black Steers Ring B



Champion Progress Black Steer Ring B
Sire: I Believe
Dam: Monopoly
Raised and Sold by: Brian Goettemoeller
Congratulations to Aaron Kerlee


Reserve Champion Progress Black Steer Ring B
Sire: Man Amoung Boys
Dan: Monopoly
Raised by: Stoltz Exotics
Sold by: Ward Cattle Co / Stoltz Exotics
Congratulations to Cassidy Carroll


3rd Overall Progress Black Steer Ring B
Sire: Monopoly
Dam: Dr Who
Raised and Sold by: Rodgers Livestock
Congratulations to Carly Wheeler

Western Bonanza | Overall Prospect Steers Ring B



Champion Overall Prospect Steer Ring B
Sire: Monopoly
Raised by: Monopoly 125
Raised by: Newton Cattle Company
Sold by: Newton / Simon
Congratulations to Megan Ashbrook



Reserve Champion Overall Prospect Steer Ring B
Sire: Lucky
Raised by: Todd Fair
Congratulations to Madison Flake


3rd Overall Prospect Steer Ring A
Sire: Made to Order
Raised by: Shane Geist
Sold by: Geist / Colby Cozzidorto
Congratulations to Joshua Sousa

4th Overall Prospect Steer Ring A
Sire: Man Amongst Boys
Dam: Walks Alone
Raised by: Dillabo Livestock
Congratulations to Colton Dillabo
No Photo Available
5th Overall Prospect Steer Ring B
Congratulations to Drew Hartill

Western Bonanza | Overall Prospect Steers Ring A



Champion Overall Prospect Steer Ring A
Sire: Made to Order
Raised by: Shane Geist
Sold by: Geist / Colby Cozzidorto
Congratulations to Joshua Sousa


Reserve Champion Overall Prospect Steer Ring A
Sire: Monopoly
Raised by: Monopoly 125
Raised by: Newton Cattle Company
Sold by: Newton / Simon
Congratulations to Megan Ashbrook



3rd Overall Prospect Steer Ring A
Sire: Business Done Right
Dam: Full Sib to Solid Gold
Raised by: Horn Livestock
Sold by: JG Cattle / Mike Rivas
Congratulations to Brian Dreyer
No Photo Available
4th Overall Prospect Steer Ring A
Congratulations to Joseph Porter

5th Overall Prospect Steer Ring A
Sire: Man Amongst Boys
Dam: Walks Alone
Raised by: Dillabo Livestock
Congratulations to Colton Dillabo

Iowa Beef Expo Excitement


Jordon Johnson is all smiles after being selected Champion Horned Hereford heifer.

Stetson Bryson uses Sullivan’s Black Finisher on the Champion Maintainer heifer before going into the ring.

Nick Andrerson and Ben Weis tag team a heifer.

Dillon  Stertzbach uses Sullivan’s Ultra White Touch Up on a back leg.

Judge Parker Henley gives Kendall Burns a high five after selecting her for Champion Mini Hereford heifer!

Cole Greiman thinks he’s really funny.

Greg Van Zee concentrates on a top.

Jeff Paulsen trusts in Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive.

Jared and Clayton Boyert spend has the brother bonding thing down.

Will Coor really, really focus’ on getting good shape to the poll.

Iowa Beef Expo | Stock Show University Clinic


Because everyone has been raving about the new Flare hoodies, there was a contest today before the clinic on who could stand on their head the longest and winner received their own hoodie!

There were eight brave participants battled it out for the hoodie. Pictured here with Master Professors, Wess Richey, Tracy Coffland and Josh Elder, along with Founder of Sullivan Supply, Stock Show University and Sullivan Farms, John Sullivan.

Master Professor, Josh Elder, explains the importance of a Sullivan’s Teflon Fluffer comb when fitting legs.

Master Professor, Wess Richey, demonstrates how to use Sullivan’s Ultra White Touch Up paint when pulling a back leg.

Master Professor, Tracy Coffland, hands out hands out giveaways at the conclusion of the clinic. Thank you to those who attended!

Stock Show University Manager, Taylor Harrison, takes time after the clinic to explain more in depth about clipping a top.

Michigan AGR | Top 5 Heifers


Grand Champion Heifer
Sire Outsider
Raised by: Wesner
Sold by: Hanewich and Mitchell
Congratulations to Blake Danner

Reserve Champion Heifer
Sire: EXAR Classen
Dam: Seldom Rest Pin Up Gal
Raised and Sold by: Seldom Rest Farms
Congratulations to Drew George!

Third Overall Heifer
Raised by: Sullivan Farms
Sold by: Richey Show Steers
Congratulations to Olivia Wood

Fourth Overall Heifer
Sire: I80
Dam: SCC Royal Blackbird
Bred by: Ethan Whiteside
Raised and Sold by: Heartfelt Farms
Congratulations to Karli Berkheimer

Fifth Overall Heifer
Sire: Classen
Dam: Reba 410
Bred and Sold by: Troy Wilson
Congratulations to Kinsee Lettinga