OWENSVILLE, MISSOURI (December 8, 2021) - Missouri Cattlemen's Association's 2020-2021 "Top 100" Profitability Challenge came to a conclusion today with an award ceremony where Shoemaker Farms of Owensville, Missouri, was recognized for raising this year's champion steer.
Shoemaker Farms is operated by Mark Shoemaker, the fifth generation of his family to work in the business. Often working alongside him are his father, Oran, and girlfriend, Sandy. All three are pictured above with MCA President Patty Wood. Mark's children, Logan and Morgan, were also active on the farm during their years at home.
Their winning steer initially weighed in at 698 pounds, ate $606.88 of feed, was 1,687 pounds at harvest and was valued at $1,923.18, making a profit of $265.83.
Sydenstricker Genetics was recognized as Reserve Champion, McDowell Land & Cattle as Overall Third Place, Thummel Enterprises as Overall Fourth Place and Mershon Cattle as Overall Fifth Place. Also honored was Daume Farms for winning the inaugural season of the Yearling Division.
For their efforts, Mark and family received a champion jacket, a custom belt buckle, a banner, a traveling trophy and a $3,000 check.
Also recognized at the ceremony was Carrollton FFA Chapter for their highest-scoring pen of steers in the 2020-2021 FFA Fantasy Feedout. Knob Noster FFA was named Reserve Champion Chapter, Ash Grove FFA as Third Place Overall, Cass Career Center FFA as Fourth Overall and Fair Play FFA as Fifth Place Overall.
As Champion Chapter, the Carrollton FFA Chapter received champion jackets for each team member, a plaque and $2,000 for their chapter.
The 2021-2022 "Top 100" Profitability Challenge and FFA Fantasy Feedout begins December 10, 2021, and producers are encouraged to reach out to Macey Hurst at [email protected] or (573) 499-9162 ext. 235 to enroll steers by December 12, 2021, or Sydney Thummel at [email protected] or (573) 499-9162 ext. 231 to enroll a chapter for the FFA Fantasy Feedout by January 17, 2021.
The 2020-2021 "Top 100" Profitability Challenge and the FFA Fantasy Feedout were sponsored by MFA Inc., the University of Missouri, Idexx, GrowSafe Systems, Elanco and Y-Tex.