Another year brought a new record-breaking sale for Missouri State University’s Journagan Ranch. The ranch hosted its Genetically Yours 35th Anniversary Sale Oct. 3 at the Darr Agricultural Center. The sale grossed $709,200, surpassing last year’s record of $650,000. Behind the numbers were months of preparation by staff and students. Record results For farm operations … [Read more...] about Journagan Ranch celebrates record-breaking 35th annual sale
Months before Missouri State University purebred Hereford cattle enter the show ring, students are behind the scenes feeding, washing and walking them. Journagan Ranch makes much of that work possible. In 2010, Leo Journagan and his family donated the 3,300-acre cattle operation to Missouri State. All show cattle are bred and raised on the ranch. Since then, the Beef … [Read more...] about Raising the steaks
Missouri State University animal science senior Reagan Pettus is proof that hard work and dedication can turn dreams into reality. Originally from Mansfield, Missouri, she started studying at Mo State in fall 2023. She chose to become a Bear because of the university’s strong pre-veterinary program and its proximity to her home. “Attending Missouri State allowed me to … [Read more...] about A calling to care for animals
Each fall, Missouri State University’s Journagan Ranch hosts Missouri’s most distinguished Hereford cattle sale. This year’s event took place at the Darr Agricultural Center on Oct. 4. It achieved a record-breaking total of $650,000, becoming the most successful sale in the ranch’s history. “This year marked our 34th anniversary sale, a major milestone for us. The … [Read more...] about Journagan Ranch hosts 34th annual sale
The Missouri State University Beef Cattle Show Team had a rewarding show season, competing at the Ozark Empire Fair (July 24-Aug. 2) in Springfield, the Missouri State Fair (Aug. 7-17) in Sedalia and the Northwest Arkansas District Fair (Sept. 14-20) in Harrison. For the team, this season was more than just about bringing home ribbons; it was about showcasing months of … [Read more...] about Missouri State Cattle Show Team shines at three fairs