KANSAS CITY– American Royal supporters rewarded youth exhibitors with record and near-record prices for championship animals at the association’s annual Junior Premium Livestock Auction (JPLA) on October 28. The Grand Champion Market Steer was purchased for $100,000 by Neal and Jeanne Patterson with the Cerner Corporation. The Reserve Grand Champion Steer brought $55,000 and the Grand Champion Market Hog brought $32,000, representing record prices for both of these categories. The Reserve Grand Champion Steer was purchased by R. Crosby Kemper Jr. and the Grand Champion Market Hog was purchased by a group including Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder, David & Beth Fowler, Steve & Debra Frye, Rick & Nancy Hoffman – Triumph Foods, KPMG LLP, Brant Laue, Laue Ranch, Ron & Kelly Lockton, Bert & Stacy Macy, Greg & Liz Maday and David & Cynthia Savage.

American Royal supporters attended to bid on winning animals from all categories to continue the tradition of “Supporting Youth and Education since 1899.” A portion of each sale was contributed to education and scholarships. “The proceeds of this event directly benefit the wonderful young people who are focused on our country’s backbone – Agriculture. We thank the supporters at our auction that purchased, at premium prices, livestock with a sales value of $430,000. This is outstanding support from our community for these youth exhibitors. The youth who dedicate their lives to agriculture and who benefit from this auction deserve to be recognized with the support of our Greater Kansas City Community,” says Brant Laue, Chairman of the 2012 American Royal.

A total of 63 head of livestock were sold, including 23 steers, 25 hogs, 13 lambs and 2 goats. The results for Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions were as follows:

Grand Champion Market Steer

Exhibitor:          Baylor Bonham, Newcastle, OK

Sale Price:        $100,000

Buyer(s):           Neal & Jeanne Patterson

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer

Exhibitor:          Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, CA

Sale Price:        $55,000

Buyer(s):           R. Crosby Kemper, Jr.

Grand Champion Market Hog

Exhibitor:          Blake Goss, Canute, OK

Sale Price:        $32,000

Buyer(s):          Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder, David & Beth Fowler, Steve & Debra Frye,

Rick & Nancy Hoffman – Triumph Foods, KPMG LLP, Brant Laue, Laue Ranch, Ron &

Kelly Lockton, Bert & Stacy Macy, Greg & Liz Maday, David & Cynthia Savage

Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog

Exhibitor:          CJ Conner, Tuttle, OK

Sale Price:        $15,000

Buyer(s):           Greg & Liz Maday

Grand Champion Market Lamb

Exhibitor:          MacKenzie Fruchey, Fayette, OH

Sale Price:        $10,000

Buyer(s):           Saddle & Sirloin

Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb

Exhibitor:          Beth Zuber

Sale Price:        $10,000

Buyer:               Sandy Kemper

Grand Champion Market Goat

Exhibitor:          Cooper Bounds, Taneytown, MD

Sale Price:        $9,000

Buyer:               David & Beth Fowler, Brant Laue, David & Cynthia Savage

Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat

Exhibitor:          Kaylie Stone, Gurdon, AR

Sale Price:        $7,000

Buyer:               Neal & Jeanne Patterson

The American Royal thanks everyone who attended and was involved with this event that truly reflects the mission of the American Royal of supporting youth and education.

About the American Royal

The American Royal Association is a not-for-profit 501©(3) corporation that have been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. Each year more than 270,000 people attend events at the American Royal Complex. In 2011, the Royal was able to give $1.4 million in Scholarship and educational awards. In addition to its educational mission, the American Royal generates some $60 million of economic impact, $4.4 million in local tax revenues, and supports 450 jobs. For more information about the American Royal livestock shows contact Karrie Manley at 816-569-4054 or [email protected].