North Dakota State University Livestock Judging Team

BISON YOUTH REASONS JACKPOT

Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 23rd, 2026! Don’t miss the excitement, competition, cash prizes, and banners at this year’s event.

Secure your spot today! Register online at https://bit.ly/3RyDjX7 or sign up the day of the event.

Got questions? Text Jacob Klaudt at 701.970.9839.

2026 TEAM

With the semester coming to a close, we would like to officially introduce the members of the 2026 NDSU Livestock Judging Team. While you've seen them floating around social media, we hope this helps you learn more about the participants and put a name to the face.

Photos courtesy of Justin Eieler, NDSU Marketing & Communications Team.

BANQUET

Last Saturday students, alumni, administrators, parents, and program supporters gathered in the Peltier Complex to celebrate judging teams at NDSU.

Students were presented with buckles, awards, and scholarships, recognizing their efforts competing on the Meat Animal Evaluation and Livestock Judging teams at North Dakota State.

Participants took in a wonderful prime rib dinner provided by the Animal Science Education Foundation, shared memories, and even got to watch the Kentucky Derby during the meal.

We appreciate all of their continued support. The future remains bright in Fargo! Photography courtesy of team member Cora Schaunaman.

BANQUET REGISTRATION

Register for the NDSU Animal Sciences Judging Banquet by April 21: https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ljlqxNPVQ8KbNY

Dr. Paul Berg and his crew will be preparing a prime rib dinner supplied by the Animal Science Education Foundation.

BISON YOUTH LIVESTOCK JUDGING CAMP

Join the North Dakota State University Livestock Judging Team for an exciting summer camp in Fargo!

Registration is open until June 16: https://bit.ly/ndsu-ljt-youth-camp

June 30 – July 2
Ages 12+
$225 per camper (includes lodging, meals, and materials)

Participants will gain hands-on experience focused on:
- Placing priorities across all four species
- Understanding class logic
- Reasons format coaching
- Improving reasons delivery and presentation

Questions? Jacob Klaudt | 701.970.9839 | [email protected]

NDSU JUDGING TEAM BANQUET

The purpose of this event is to recognize the efforts of current judging teams at NDSU. We invite alumni to join in the celebration and reconnect with teammates.

REGISTER NOW: https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ljlqxNPVQ8KbNY

NDSU JUDGING TEAM BANQUET

Register now for the NDSU Animal Sciences Judging Team Reunion & Banquet happening on Saturday, May 2 in Fargo:

https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ljlqxNPVQ8KbNY

Enjoy a fun day sharing memories, celebrating current judging teams and the 2026 Meat Animal Evaluation crew. Questions? Contact Jacob Klaudt at 701.970.9839.

MEAT ANIMAL EVALUATION

The Bison headed back to Texas last week to compete in the 2026 National Meat Animal Evaluation Contest. Over the course of three days, students competed in market, breeding animal, communications, and meats divisions, expanding their knowledge across many stages of production in the meat animal industry.

TEAM RESULTS
10th Market Animal Division
10th Communications Division

We thank the following folks for having us through their facilities to practice:

Dan Egger & Family Feedlot
Tyson Foods at Dakota City
West Texas A&M University - Meats
Texas Tech University - Feeder Cattle

YOUTH CONTEST

Congratulations to all youth who competed in the NDSU Judging Contest at the 100th Little International! We welcomed approximately 250 4-H and FFA members to campus for a day filled with great classes, reasons, questions, and fun!

The Judging Club provided an awesome slate of awards consisting of buckles, banners, hides, chairs, backpacks, garment bags, and notebooks.

Almost 40 students, faculty, alumni, and other supporters volunteered their time to make this event possible, and we couldn’t be more thankful!

Photography: 2026 Team Member Cora Schaunaman

RESULTS

Champion Senior Team: Bowman County FFA
Reserve Champion Senior Team: Flasher FFA

Champion Junior Team: Foster County 4-H
Reserve Junior Team: Stark-Billings County 4-H