Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Awarding
Two Scholarship Opportunities
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) is pleased to announce our 2022 scholarship opportunities. NCA will again be offering two scholarships. The NCA Scholarship will be awarded to a first-year college student beginning to pursue an education within the agricultural industry. This scholarship is open to all Nevada High School graduating seniors planning to attend a community college or four-year university and majoring in an agriculture related field. The amount of this scholarship for 2022 will be $1,500!
The NCA is also pleased to announce the continuation of the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship, which is available to agriculture students that have completed their first year of college and are returning to continue working towards their degree in agriculture. The 2022 Marvel/Andrae Scholarship amount will be $2,500!
The original seed money used to fund the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship came from Agri Beef Company. This scholarship is to recognize the legacies of Tom & Rosita Marvel and Jim & Sharon Andrae and the many contributions these two Nevada ranching families have made to our ranching industry.
Eligibility & application requirements for the NCA Scholarship include:
- Applicant must be a senior graduating from a Nevada High School.
- Applicant must plan to attend a Community College or a 4-year College or University.
- Applicant must be seeking a degree in an agriculturally related field.
- Applicant must have a least a 2.5 GPA. A copy of the student’s official transcripts is required.
- Applicant must submit a typewritten essay of 1,000 to 1,500 words on any current issue involving the beef industry, including references cited.
- Three letters of reference.
Eligibility & application requirements for the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship include:
- Applicant must plan to attend or be currently attending a Community College or a 4-year College or University.
- Applicant must be from Nevada and pursuing a degree in an agricultural-related field.
- Applicant must have at least a 2.8 GPA. A copy of the student’s transcripts is required.
- Returning students that were previous recipients of the NCA Scholarship will be eligible to apply for the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship.
- Applicant should submit a cover letter outlining their background, current studies, and College or University they are currently attending and educational goals.
Students and educators interested in these two great Scholarship opportunities are encouraged to contact the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association. Scholarship application forms can be downloaded from the Nevada Cattlemen’s website at nevadacattlemen.org, or applicants can call the NCA office at 775-738-9214 or send a request to nca@nevadabeef.org for a copy.
A completed application form and required information must be postmarked by April 11, 2022 and sent to: Attn: Research & Education Committee, c/o Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, P.O. Box 310, Elko, NV 89803; or submitted by email with the subject line, “2022 NCA Scholarship Applicant (Your Name)” to nca@nevadabeef.org.
56th Annual Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale Report
On February 19, 2022, the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association held their 56th Annual Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale (FBS). Consignments arrived on Thursday the 17th. Sifting and grading of the bulls took place the morning of the 18th while the outdoor tradeshow vendors set up their displays.
This year’s sale featured bulls ranging from 16-24 months of age. Cattlemen from California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah attended the sale looking to buy their range-ready bulls for the year. Sixty-four bulls were sold this year for an average of $3,233. Breed Averages included: 48 Angus for $3,566, 10 Herefords for $1,930, 3 Brangus for $2,633, 1 Charolais for $4,250 and 2 Red Angus for $2,175
The Top Range Bull and the Angus Best of Breed were awarded to Rick and Jerrie Libby of the Flying RJ Ranch for lot #29, RJR Sunny Legacy 13. The Hereford Best of Breed was awarded to Dan Bell of the Bell Ranch for lot #97, BRS 132F 28C Buster 70H. Amador Angus was the recipient of this year’s top selling bull, Amador Stockade 7467 0464, for $5,250.
This year’s recipient of the volume buyer jacket is Steve Lucas of Lucas Livestock. A special thank you to this year’s volume buyer and all of the buyers. Whether you bought one bull or eight, your continued support of the Fallon Bull Sale is much appreciated. The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and Fallon Bull Sale Committee thank you for your participation and congratulate this year’s award recipients.
Along with the dedicated group of buyers and consignors that participate in the sale, there are several sponsors who help make the sale possible year after year and they include: Elko IFA Country Store (ear tags for the sale), Progressive Rancher and Nevada Rancher (advertisement for the sale). Along with these dedicated sponsors a big thank you to Demar Dahl, Stix Cattle Company, and Robert DePaoli for contributing a donation calf.
NCA would also like to thank the Churchill County FFA, Churchill County Cowbelles, sale ringmen, Eric Duarte (auctioneer), Dr. Randy Wallstrum (sale veterinarian), the Sifting and Grading Committees, the Fallon Bull Sale Committee members, and Fallon Livestock LLC. for all their hard work at this year’s sale. Without the support of our sponsors and volunteers, this sale would not be possible.
Last but not least, the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and Fallon Bull Sale Committee would like to recognize retiring committee member, Steve Biddinger. Steve has been involved with the Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale for 55 years as both a consignor and committee member. We wish Steve all the best and can’t think him enough for his decades of contributions to the sale.
By Martin Paris | NCA Executive Director