Auctioneers give voice to the National Western Stock Show

As cattle, lambs, hogs and goats weave through the show ring at The National Western Stock Show, longtime auctioneer John ...
AG Week

Montana cattle auctioneer Roger Jacobs maintains reputation as top bid taker

DAHLEN, North Dakota — Conversant about conformation, master of the chant and quick with a quip, Roger Jacobs has built a reputation as one of the best cattle auctioneers in the business. Based out of ...

From champion steer to market beef — with a ceremony along the way

Young cattle ranchers pamper, polish and train their steers dutifully before they hit the floor at the National Western Stock ...
Grand Forks Herald

Auctioneers compete for quarterfinal championships

DICKINSON, N.D. -- There is a fascination with the auctioneers -- their mesmerizing, commanding song-like chants, the hand motions that beckon the bids that make the livestock world go 'round. The ...
Farm ProgressOpinion

Auction therapy provides market clarity over industry criticism

One could’ve easily sold bred heifers and replaced with the 5-year-old breds, selling $160 value into the market and getting ...