The Oklahoma Junior Shorthorn Association was a hit with their giveaways.

The South Dakota Junior Shorthorn Association played a ball.

Group pictures started off the night.

Jaxon Schrag during the livestock judging contest.

Marshall Allison and Riley Francis during an eventful opening ceremonies.
Maddie Knudsen taking a phone call before opening ceremonies.

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston capturing some Shorthorn Snapshots.

Another great day in Grand Island for the National Junior Shorthorn Show.

Exhibitors were excited to receive their Sullivan Supply goody bag shown here with Gabby Glenister, Assistant Dean of Stock Show University

Tony Marthaler uses Sullivan’s Clear Choice to wash a heifer.

Lyn and Leah Cotter of Arkansas found some shade on this warm Nebraska day.

Jennifer Bedwell and Jacob Raper from Oklahoma blowing out calves this morning.

Kolby Berg and Cody Vogel having a conversation across the fence.

Clayton Boyert using a Sullivan’s Roto Brush to work hair on his heifer.

John Reasor working in the stalls.

Dylan Kiepe and Trey Kunze walking their calves to tie outs.

Youth Conference #1 is underway!

Adrianne Trennepohl and Allison Nichols of Indiana stopped by the red carpet at the Sullivan Supply booth in the show ring!

A very busy day in Grand Island has seen the Shorthorn breed slide into the barns for a fun-filled week at the National Junior Shorthorn Show!

Trailers lined the barns at Fonnor Park to unload the calves.
Jeff Bedwell washing calves on a warm day.

Ron and Lori Moore took a little break after setting up stalls.

Mackenzie Cash, AJSA Board Member checking her phone after a busy day in the barn.

Garrett and Brooke Pearson and other members of the Nebraska Junior Shorthorn Association blowing out calves.
American Shorthorn Association staff members, Gwen Crawford, Director of Junior Activities, Jake Alden, Director of Field Services/DNA/Shows and Montie D. Soules Executive Secretary/CEO. 
 

As American Junior Shorthorn Association members from across the country head to Grand Island they have been sending in their pictures to the AJSA Facebook page. Here are a few of our favorites.

Mitchell and Miller Smith along with Autumn Robison and Allie Rabb.
Members of the Morrison and Beckstrand families.
The Ostersdays along with Colin Geppert.
Megan and Allison Dragstrem
Darci Cash, current National Lassie Queen and family.
Stock Show University master professor, Jeff Sargent along with daughter Harley.
AJSA Board Member Tyler Pierson and his dad!

We are so excited to be covering the National Junior Shorthorn Show, take a look at some of the things you can expect from the week, and don’t miss complete coverage from the event on The Pulse.

Saturday, June 20
Cattle allowed in the barns.
2:00 pm Junior board meeting
5:30 pm State advisor meeting
Sunday, June 21
8:00 AM – All Cattle Must be in Place
8:00 AM – Cattle check-in begins – all animals must be weighted
9:00 AM – Contest and project registration begins
12:00 PM – All projects, juniors and cattle checked in
1:00 PM – Judging of arts, poster, graphic design, photography and state projects – Swine Building
1:00 PM – Youth Conference I
1:30 PM – Shorthorn SideKicks 1
3:15 PM – Judging Contest
5:45 PM – Line up for state photos
6:45 PM – Opening Ceremonies
Monday, June 22
8:00 AM – Showmanship
8:00 AM – Live Broadcast starts by LiveAuctions.TV
1:00 PM – Youth Conference II
1:30 PM – Shorthorn Sidekicks 2
2:00 PM – Beef Cook-off
3:00 PM – Junior board interviews
3:30 PM – Team Sales
5:00 PM – Stock Show University Clinic
6:00 PM – Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Wounded Warrior Bootcamp
Tuesday, June 23
8:00 AM – Speech Contest
9:00 AM – Golf Outing
10:00 AM – Lassie Princess Hour
11:00 AM – Youth Conference III – Voting Delegates Only
11:30 AM – Lassie 101/Lassie Social
12:00 PM – Quiz Bowl
3:00 PM – Team Fitting Contest
5:00 PM – Free Night
Wednesday, June 24
8:00 AM – Bred & Owned Heifer Show, Bred & Owned Cow/Calf Show, ShorthornPlus Steer Show, Bred & Owned Bull Show, ShorthornPlus Heifer Show & ShorthornPlus Cow/ Calf Show, Market Steer Show
8:00 AM – Live Broadcast starts by LiveAuctions.TV
6:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
Thursday, June 25
8:00 AM – National Junior Shorthorn Heifer & Cow/Calf Show
8:00 AM – Live Broadcast starts by LiveAuctions.TV
12:00 PM – Release of all Arts Etc., Posters, Graphic Design, etc.
All cattle released following show. All cattle and tack must be out of barns.
Make sure you find some time to stop one of these great faces of Sullivan Supply and Stock Show University this week and let them tell you about all the exciting things happening with the company.


Throughout our first week in Grand Island we had time to try several restaurants in the area and these are our picks for must-eat places!
Texas TBone Steakhouse
It might be a steak house but their Create-Your-Own salad must be on your order. Huge salads with your choice of all the toppings you could want.
Address: ‪1201 S Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801-8292 ‬‬
Phone Number: 308-382-9474

Napoli’s
Real authentic Italian food, from the moment you enter the door you are immersed in Italian culture.
Address: ‪3421 Conestoga Drive, Grand Island, NE ‬‬
Phone Number: 308 675 1771

La Cabana
A great Mexican choice close to the facilities.
Address: ‪1201 South Locust St. Ste A, Grand Island, NE 68801 ‬‬
Phone Number: (308) 675-0043 ‎

Looks like another warm, wet week in Grand Island!


Here is our picks for the hot songs of the summer!!

We are very excited to serve as a title sponsor this year at the National Junior Shorthorn Show! We love all of our Shorthorn customers and can’t wait to spend the week with them!