This year’s show comes at a time with beef prices at record highs. That’s because, in large part, the U.S. cattle population is at a 75-year low.

Bowman Livestock Marketing, Bowman, ND Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar Averages:3 Yearling Hereford Bulls average $35,00091 Two-Yr.

Of the thousands of junior market animals that compete at the National Western Stock Show each year, only 96 qualify for the Auction of Junior Livestock Champions. A majority of the winning bid price ...