For the third straight time in a row, the top selling steer in the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair went for $47,500. Tori Crisp's 1,339 pound Crossbred steer was purchased Wednesday evening by Kenosha Beef International. Crisp, who's from Racine County, also exhibited the grand champion market steer in 2016; and was reserve champion the following year.
Kyle Lois of Racine County exhibited the reserve champion beef animal of the show. His Crossbred steer was purchased by Meijer Supermarkets for $22,500.
Meanwhile, the top hog of the sale was sold by James Tibbits of Iowa County for $16,000 to Beechwood Sales & Service. And Wesley Berget of Iowa County exhibited the Grand Champion Lamb. His Crossbred sheep went for $12,000 on the auction block to Meijer.
Governor Tony Evers was on hand to greet the exhibitors and buyers, along with Bucky Badger and the UW-Madison Marching Band. In all, 25 animals were sold at the auction for a total of $303,800. Each exhibitor will receive 80 percent of the winning bid with the remaining 20 percent applied to youth scholarships, grants and auction expenses.
The 11-day fair continues through Sunday with more grandstand entertainment, tasty food and midway rides.
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