Iowa State University Livestock Judging Team

🌪️ President David Cook is a fan of the Iowa State Livestock Judging Team — are you? 🌪️

If you’re a livestock judging fan and looking to get a little practice in at the Iowa State Fair, come join us for the Youth Livestock Judging Contest!

📍 Livestock Judging Pavilion
⏰ Registration: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
⏰ Start Time: 5:00 p.m.

Class List:
Breeding Heifers
Breeding Heifers
Market Hogs
Breeding Gilts
Breeding Ewes
Market Lambs

We need your help, too! If you have livestock at the Iowa State Fair that you would be willing to let us use for a quick 10-minute exercise in the ring, please contact Will Taylor at 765-480-3920. We greatly appreciate everyone who helps make opportunities like this possible for young livestock evaluators!

Come out, test your skills, and enjoy some livestock judging at the Iowa State Fair!

👇 Full contest rules and schedule are in the comments.

As we wrap up our sponsor appreciation week, we simply want to say thank you.

The 2026 Neal & Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp reached another milestone because of the generosity of our sponsors, volunteers, and supporters.

Together we welcomed:
🏆 151 camp participants
🏆 85 contest participants
🏆 236 total student experiences

Every sponsorship, every volunteer hour, and every act of support helps us fulfill our mission of developing the next generation of livestock evaluators and agricultural leaders.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Neal & Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp our biggest and best yet.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

While financial support is essential, the success of the Neal & Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp is also made possible by an incredible team of volunteers.

Thank you to our instructors, Iowa State students, alumni, livestock providers, parents, coaches, faculty, and staff who generously gave their time and talents throughout the week. From setting up pens and sorting livestock to teaching oral reasons and mentoring students, your willingness to serve is what makes this camp so special.

We also want to extend a special thank you to Carly Dreher (CJ Creative), a current Iowa State Livestock Judging Team member, for capturing so many great moments throughout the week.

Be sure to check out the full camp photo album here: http://bit.ly/4w1f9Dz

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Neal & Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp another tremendous success.

We couldn't do it without you.

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The success of this event would not be possible without the incredible generosity of Neal & Kitty Conover.

Through their continued support, the Neal & Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp continues to provide opportunities for hundreds of students each year to learn, grow, and develop a passion for livestock evaluation.

Their commitment to youth education and the livestock industry has left a lasting impact on countless young people, and we are proud to have this camp bear their name.

Thank you, Neal & Kitty Conover, for your continued investment in the future of agriculture.

📷 Credit: CJ Creative (Carly Dreher)

Today we'd like to recognize our Class Sponsors.

These supporters helped make camp possible by sponsoring livestock classes and educational opportunities throughout the week. Their generosity directly impacts hundreds of young people who attend camp each year.

Thank you to:

• Thompson Showpigs
• Burchett Farms
• Donscheski Show Pigs
• Hild Bros. Show Stock
• Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation
• Crooked Creek Herefords
• Van & Becky Taylor
• Boone River Club Lambs
• Iowa State University Sheep Teaching Farm
• Iowa State University Beef Teaching
Iowa State Beef Teaching Farm
• Lewis Genetics
Lewis Genetics
• Smith Cattle Company

Thank you for your continued investment in youth and the livestock industry!

📷 Credit: CJ Creative (Carly Dreher)

Today's spotlight is on our Table Sponsors.

These individuals, families, and businesses provided tremendous support that helped make camp possible. Their commitment allows us to continue offering a high-quality educational experience for youth interested in livestock evaluation.

Thank you to:

• Freebairn Farms
• Sarah Richey
• Joe & Naomi Richey
• Taylor Girls Show Cattle
• Jerry & Cathy Dreher
• Brookwood Farms
• Dekalb Asgrow
• Holmes Animal Clinic
• Dunlap Livestock Auction
• Matt Lautner Cattle Co.

We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and support!

📷Credit: CJ Creative (Carly Dreher)

The first group we'd like to recognize are our Prize Sponsors.

These sponsors helped provide awards and recognition for our participants, giving students something to celebrate as they continue to develop their livestock evaluation skills.

A sincere thank you to:

• Peytin Hereth
• Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association
• KCR Cattle
• Amthauer Club Lambs
• Dan Morrical Consulting

Thank you for investing in the next generation of livestock producers and industry leaders!

Additionally, a special thanks goes to Hannah Buse who selected and ordered all the prizes!!

📷Credit: CJ Creative (Carly Dreher)

The 2026 Neal & Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp was another tremendous success thanks to the support of so many.

Over the next week, we'll be recognizing the individuals, families, and businesses whose generosity helped provide an exceptional educational experience for more than 230 youth through our camp and judging contest.

Whether sponsoring prizes, providing livestock, supporting scholarships, or investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders, each of these supporters plays an important role in the continued growth of our program.

Thank you for believing in youth, agriculture, and livestock judging!



📷Credit: CJ Creative (Carly Dreher)

Today completed the Neal & Kitty Conover Livestock Judging Camp hosted by the Iowa State University Livestock Judging Team. We would like to thank each and every student that attended the camps and contest. We would also like to thank our title sponsor, Neal and Kitty Conover. They have given generously to support the development of the Iowa State University Livestock Judging Team and the youth of Iowa. We can't thank them enough for making this event possible.

Contest Results:

High Individual Overall - Advanced
Receiving a $1000 Scholarship (Sponsored by: Neal & Kitty Conover)
Jillian Hanson

High Individual Overall - Intermediate
Receiving a $1000 Scholarship (Sponsored by: Neal & Kitty Conover)
Kason Appel

High Individual Overall - Beginner
Receiving a $1000 Scholarship (Sponsored by: Neal & Kitty Conover)
Becca Shahan

Full results can be found at:
https://www.judgingcard.com/Results/Events.aspx?ID=28843

Thank you to our officials:
Matt Deppe - Southwestern Community College
Grace Angotti - Black Hawk East College
Taylor Frank - Butler Community College
Dawson Firlus - Clipper Distribution