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Meat Judging Nationals

Congratulations to the 2016 Iowa State University Meat Judging Team for a strong finish at the National Championship in Dakota City. In divisions, the team was 2nd in beef grading, 4th in overall beef, 6th in placings, 9th in specifications, and 10th in lamb judging and pork judging. The team finished in 7th place. Michael Stender, Aurelia, had a great day in the cooler and was 3rd High Individual Overall Contest. He was 2nd in beef grading, 4th in overall beef, and 8th in placings. Zack Peppmeier, Shannon City, was 8th in beef grading. Also competing were: Austin Egolf, Dillsburg, PA; Michaella Fevold, Story City; Paige Whitney, Ida Grove; Rachel Wynn, Bedford, IN: and Laura Yoder, Kalona. These young men and women have represented our program very honorably all season...and we wish them well in their future endeavors.