Chad Russell placed first in the Cattlemen's Quiz at the AJSA Western Regional on June 24-27 in Moses Lake, WA. He had the highest score on the senior-division quiz. He also placed in other non-cattle contested and earned 10th overall senior division honors.

Chad Russell of Sugar City exhibited the Champion Simmental Heifer at the CJSA field day near Ignacio. Judge Brad Fassett selected WCR Ranch Hand Y186, a Feb. 16 heifer, for the honor. Chad Russell also was re-elected CJSA president.

CJSA top prize winners are congratulated by outgoing CSA Pres. James Dilka and advisor Bruce German as they receive field day honors.

During the CJSA field day and annual meeting on June 2, Chad Russell of Sugar City, was re-elected president; with RJ and Andi Kerchal of Calhan to serve as the new advisors.

Contestants competed in a cattlemen’s quiz, which tested EPD, ration calculating and cattle industry knowledge; sales talk where youth role play with a “prospective” buyer to refine communication skills; cattle showmanship and a heifer show.

Judge Brad Fassett of Durango officiated and selected Chad Russell’s heifer as champion; with reserve champion exhibited by Keanna Smith of Ignacio. Overall winners were Tate Kerchal, novice division; Keanna Smith, junior division; and Chad Russell, senior division.

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• The Colorado Simmental Association offers a special award to Simmental-sired grand champions of market, breeding, and open show Simmental champions at your county fair in Colorado. Winners must be sired by a registered Simmental bull to qualify.
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