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McCrammer Rakes in Beef Steer Earnings at Marshall

by Raymie Shoop

Published: Friday, July 29, 2022

The Marshall County 4-H livestock auction took place last Friday at the Marshall County Fairgrounds in Argos. The auction brought in a total of $143,354.21, with 196 lots sold. This was up from last year's total of $132,759.

The beef project had three lots sold that brought a total of $19,119.50. Izabelle McCrammer of Center Twp. exhibited the grand champion beef steer, which sold for $12,286.20. Ashley Pugh of Union Twp. exhibited the reserve champion beef steer for $4,606.

The dairy beef project brought in $21,295.25 with a total of eight lots. The grand champion dairy steer was shown by Leah Pizzuto but was not sold. Trent Conley of Bourbon Twp. showed the reserve champion dairy steer. Conley's steer went through the auction and brought $6,824.

Dairy products were represented in the auction and sold for $9,075. Brooke Kitch of Bourbon Twp. exhibited the grand champion Guernsey and sold her dairy products for $700. Parker Norris of Polk Twp. sold dairy products from his grand champion grade Holstein for $3,150.

Casen Norris exhibited the reserve champion grade Holstein. Sophia Bollenbacher, a 10-year member from Green Twp., showed the grand champion Jersey. She sold a dairy basket for $3,000. Her sister, Ellie, exhibited the reserve champion Jersey.

Kaidan Schafer of Green Twp. exhibited the grand champion registered Holstein and the reserve champion registered Holstein. However, he is taking them to the state fair and did not sell any dairy products.

Kathie Vermillion of Bourbon Twp., with the grand champion Milking Shorthorn, sold dairy products for $1,000.

The sheep project was well represented, with 21 lots sold bringing in a total of $9,168. Karlie Dickey from Union Twp. won grand champion market lamb with her Shropshire that was purchased for $1,777. Kayleigh Verhaege won the reserve champion market lamb, which did not sell.

The swine project had the largest representation of the entire auction, with 74 lots and bringing in $49,732.12. Karsen Hoffman of Union Twp. sold his grand champion barrow in the auction for $4,171.68. His father, Kelly Hoffman, was the auctioneer during his son's winning sale. Ethan Verhaeghe, 10-year 4-H member from German Twp., sold the reserve champion barrow for $2,182.07.

The dairy goat project had 14 lots and brought in a total of $7,685.25. Lena Jones of West Twp. sold her grand champion dairy goat for $2,027. Her sister, Ellie, showed the reserve champion dairy goat and brought in $1,999.

Meat goats had a total of 22 lots and raked in $18,318.75. Taylor Laudeman of Tippecanoe Twp. exhibited the grand champion wether, which brought in $2,327.50. Cailey Markley, also of Tippecanoe Twp., exhibited her reserve champion wether, which sold for $2,542.50 to her supporters. Lauren Andrews showed the grand champion market doe. Kayleigh Verhaeghe exhibited the reserve champion market doe.

The rabbit project had 35 lots that sold for a total of $ 4,315. Sarah Kline of German Twp. showed the grand champion single fryer, which sold for $200 as well as the grand champion meat pen, which brought $700. Parker Holt exhibited the reserve champion single fryer. Peyton Jones, 10-year member from North Twp., exhibited the reserve champion meat pen, which brought $350.

This year's poultry project had 15 lots and generated $4,650. Parker Wolfe of West Twp. sold his champion meat chickens for $850. Mitchell Powell exhibited the reserve champion meat chickens, which sold for $300. Hunter Schaetzle of Bourbon Twp. showed the champion ducks, which brought $100. Reese Carver showed the reserve champion ducks. Alex Dent of North Twp. exhibited the champion turkeys that sold for $300. Caleb Schaetzle's reserve champion turkeys were purchased for $200. Peyton Jones from North Twp. sold her champion geese for $1,600. Jones also won reserve champion geese in her 10th year of fair.

Support Groups

• Grand champion beef steer (Izabella McCrammer)—Mayflower Tavern, Harmony Marketing Group, Bowen Printing, Smith Sawyer Smith Insurance, CandC Unlimited Services, Oliver Ford, Sherry and Larry Swank, Jim Anderson, Mike Anderson, Ameri-Can, Grandpa Town, Grandma Town and Lyle, Aunt Kelsey and Uncle BJ, Antique Motors, Rochester Sale Barn, Grandma and Papaw, Brad Serf, Jeff Gustafson Farms, Pilgrim Angus, Langfeldt Concrete, Hoffman Show Lambs, Campbell Lawn Care, Kuhn, Dillon Umbaugh, Hartzell Grain and Feed

• Reserve champion beef steer (Ashley Pugh)—J&J Farms, Fred Jones, Jacob and Megan Schwab, Jamye and Gene Baker, Derek Jones family, Dave and Heather Pugh, Handy Man Construction, Sean Murphy family, Sean Overmyer family, John and Kern Karrass, Wilson Fertilizer and Grain, Leeper Trucking, Fritter family, Brockey Insurance, Larry Brockey, Grandma and Grandpa Richardson, Harvey Showstock, Hoffman Show Lambs, Scott Johnson family, Sieber family, Rochester Sale Barn, Joel Fisher family, Mike and Haidee Temme, Grandma Becky Pugh, Schaller Ag Enterprises Inc., Tim Schwab family, Kopp Land and Livestock, Markley Kids Show Stock

• Reserve champion dairy steer (Trenton Conley)—The Cornerstone at Cedar, National Asphalt, Topeka Livestock Auction, Reichert and Knepp, Site Worx, Gohn AG, D-Miller Implement, PWI, Sylvus Insurance Group, Bane Welker, Lemler Backhoe, Steve and Barb Roberts, Tidewater Executive Tax Service, Shipshewana Livestock Auction, Maci and Vincent Helton, Jesse Reichert Farms, Grandma Cheryl, Bill and Penny Davis, Steve and Kathy Blackford family, Don and Becky Milliser, Lemler Oil, Parker Farms, Plumlee Dentistry, Jerry Reed Excavating, John Morris Farm Bureau Insurance, Justin and Heidi Reed family, Dan Knepp Farms, Anna Gilsinger for Riley's, Colleen and Carter, Casey and Sara Burger, Rochester Sale Barn, Lewis Salvage, Farm Fertilizers, Hoffer Lawn Services

• Grand champion dairy goat (Lena Jones)—Don and Chris Marohn, Oliver Ford, Greenmark Equipment, Jones Huff and Jones, Jeff and Amy Pugh, J&J Farms, Markley Show Livestock

• Reserve champion dairy goat (Ellie Jones)—Don and Chris Marohn, Oliver Ford, Greenmark Equipment, Jones Huff and Jones, Jeff and Amy Pugh, J&J Farms, Markley Show Livestock

• Grand champion Jersey (Sophia Bollenbacher)—Jennings Insurance (Brian and Cheryl Jennings), Farm Credit Mid-America, Ceres Solutions, Rochester New Holland, Argos Dairy Service, Dean Andreas Dairy Nutrition, Kirkdorffer Milk Transport, Hoover Feeds/Tyler Fund, Greenmark Equipment, Zimmerman Sales and Service, Louis Dreyfus, Dairyland Seed, DeLaval Dairy Service, Kelly and Mindy Hoffman, Mike and Jan Heckaman

• Grand champion grade Holstein (Parker Norris)—Ceres Solutions, Norris Tillage, Great Heart Seed, Davenport Precision, Chemserve Farm Supply, Silveus Insurance/Matt Dick, Starke County Co-op, Kokomo Grain, 1st Source Bank, Integrity Builders, Bob Casey family, Bane-Welker/Steve Blackford, Expression Dance Studio, Yoder Oil, Richard Parker CPA, Mr. and Mrs. Einhorn, Roger Parker, AFM Industries.

• Grand champion Guernsey (Brooke Kitch)—Farm Credit Services, Rochester

• Grand champion Milking Shorthorn (Kathie Vermillion)—Kathie Vermillion Support Group

• Grand champion Meat Goat Wether (Taylor Laudeman)—Lippert Components, Herculite Products Ag Curtain, Clunette Elevator, Lauderman family farm, Rod Onken, Car Quest, Amy Grove, Bope Hereford, Rochester Sale Barn, Jason Nine family, Jay Stauffer, Scott Johnson family, Bourbon Vet, OSMC, Danny Kline Support Group, Tippecanoe Lucky Clovers, Lake City Bank

• Reserve champion meat goat (Cailey Markley)—Clunette Elevator, Mentone Feed and Grain, 1st Source Bank of Argos, Culver's Restaurant, Lilly Bottorff, Farm Bureau Insurance, Becky Carswell family, Templin Farms, Kelly and Mindy Hoffman, Sandy Wallace and John Thomas, Uncle Ron and Aunt Peggy Smith, Barry and Diane Ostrom, Dave and Angie Jarrett, Tim and Melinda Lemler family, Devon Kauffman, Grandpa and Grandma Markley, Kelsey Manson, Grandma Becky Greer, Smith Farm Store, Tim Thompson and Jen Stults families, Tippecanoe Lucky Clovers, Pat and Melinda Pratt, Al and Donna Pontius, Kendall Koontz, Mark and Pam Lee.

• Grand champion meat chickens (Parker Wolfe)—Tim and Cherri Wolfe, Shady Lane Farms, General Partnership, Randy Matthy family, Red Hen Turf Farms, 3130 Equipment, Jennings Insurance, Floor Ag, Aldona and Rich Martin, Penni and Trent Hershberger, Nobbe Farms, Abigail Powell, Drew Kelham, Ivy Powell, Great Grandpa and Grandma Pratt

• Reserve champion meat chickens (Mitchell Powell)—Bates Auction and Realty

• Grand champion meat ducks (Hunter Schaetzle)—Marshall County REMC

• Grand champion meat turkeys (Alex Dent)—Louis Dreyfus Co.

• Reserve champion meat turkeys (Caleb Schaetzle)—3130 Equipment Sales

• Grand champion geese (Peyton Jones)—JJ Hay, GreenMark, Rochester Sale Barn, State Farm Insurance/Laure Sutter, Wakarusa Nutritional Service, Yolanda's, DC Haircrafters, DIG Excavating, All Motive Solution, CandS Outdoor Power Equipment, Mom and Dad, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and many family friends.

• Grand champion single fryer (Sarah Kline)—Jeff Gustafson

• Grand champion meat pen (Sarah Kline)—Ramco, Hoover Feed, Jeff's PWC and Marine, Markley's Triple M Auction, Turf Tenders, Nicole Kline, Scott Johnson family, Janae Kline, Josh Kline, Todd Hundt, Uncle Rich and Aunt Amy, Grandpa Miller, Grandpa and Grandma Kline, Mom and Dad, Troy Houin family, Woodies Supermarket

• Reserve champion meat pen (Peyton Jones)—Michiana Lawn/CandS Outdoor Power Equipment

• Grand champion market lamb (Karlie Dickey)—Shoshone Truckling LLC, Heartland Truckstop and Wash, Thomas Excavating, Farm Bureau (Lilly Bottorff), Kyle, Kassie, Bryson Kline, Taco Garden, Beacon Credit Union, The Original Rootbeer Stand, JB Overmyer, Mobile Tech, Ringer Golf Carts, Brockey Insurance, Terry Nelson, Co-Alliance, Rooster Ridge Farms

• Grand champion barrow (Karsen Hoffman)—Jarron Miller, Lestinsky Auction Service, Joel and Angie Fisher family, Max and Carrie Jo Bollenbacher family, Grandma and Grandpa Hoffman, Grandma and Grandpa Listenberger, Uncle Vince and Aunt Michelle, Aunt Sandy, Hoffman Cattle Co., Rochester Sale Barn, Willoughby Sales, Evan Ashley Young family, Jason and Stephanie Keller, Ted and Amy Bauer, Jacki and Arvis Simmons, Jason and Sue Young, Mike and Jan Heckaman, Angel Balsley, Bourbon Veterinary Hospital, Mike Berger, Tina Hirsch, Barry and Phyllis Lahman, Dusty and Shannon Verhaeghe, Morris family farm, Troy and Hollie Schultz, Thomas Excavating, Ryan and Denise Sieber, Dad, Mom and Kagnie

• Reserve champion barrow (Ethan Verhaeghe)—Dustin and Shannon Verhaeghe, Snyder Seed Sales, Chemserve Farm Supply, Pioneer Hi-bred, D&L Drainage LLC, Haviland Tile Supply, Kelly Hoffman family, Wagler Dairy Farm, Nutrient Management Partners, Ken and Lesa Wagler, Larry and Lori Verhaeghe

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