Production, performance, lamb and wool. These are the fundamental characteristics of Targhee sheep. The Targhee breed excelled in exhibiting all of these core qualities at the 2016 National Show and Sale in Arlington, Wisconsin. As producers of high quality lamb and wool, we concern ourselves with the value of our product. As an association for 65 years, we have focused on our bottom line and yours.
The Grand Champion ram shown by Jon Beastrom & Family of Pierre, South Dakota was purchased by Kilber Family of Ipswich, South Dakota for $2800. Von Krosigk Family of Riverton, Wyoming had the Reserve Champion ram was the top selling ram which sold to Plum Creek Targhees of Lesterville, South Dakota and Allred Targhees of Fountain Green, Utah for $3000.
The Grand and Reserve Champion ewes were shown by Von Krosigk Family of Riverton, Wyoming. The Grand Champion was the top selling ewe for $1720 to Allred Targhees of Fountain Green, Utah. The Reserve Champion ewe sold to Johnson Family of Huon, South Dakota for $1650.
On 89 head of registered Targhee sheep the sale average was $739.89. Yearling rams averaged $1233.33. Yearling ewes averaged $746.97.
Champion Fleece was shown by the University of Wisconsin-Madison of Arlington, Wisconsin. The Reserve Fleece was shown by the Jon Beastrom & Family of Pierre, South Dakota.
The USTSA has always believed in and promoted the accomplishments of its young people in its Junior Show. The Grand Champion ram was shown by Jayce Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota. Reserve Champion Ram was shown by Jacob Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota. Grand Champion ewe was shown by Jonalyn Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota, with the Reserve Champion ewe shown by Tessa Kilber of Ipswich, South Dakota. Champion Senior Showman was Jonalyn Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota, Reserve Champion was Braedon Hinker of Huron, South Dakota. Champion Junior Showman was Jacob Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota, with Reserve Champion going to Tessa Kilber of Ipswich, South Dakota.
Receiving the annual designation of USTSA Premier Exhibitors was Jon Beastrom & Family. The Junior Premier Exhibitor was Jonalyn Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota. They were awarded traveling USTSA trophies for their efforts.
Source: U.S. Targhee Sheep Association
