The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture Saturday, with the annual Sale of Champions raising more than 271-thousand-500 dollars for young agricultural exhibitors. Reagan Rodgers of Savannah exhibited the Grand Champion Steer. Her 1,410-pound crossbred brought $42,500. The day’s highest-selling animal was the Grand Champion Barrow, exhibited by Harper Heimer of Taylor. Her 265-pound hog sold for 62-thousand-500 dollars.

<p>By: NATHAN STUEDLE</p><p>The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture Saturday, with the annual Sale of Champions raising more than 271-thousand-500 dollars for young agricultural exhibitors. Reagan Rodgers of Savannah exhibited the Grand Champion Steer. Her 1,410-pound crossbred brought $42,500. The day’s highest-selling animal was the Grand Champion Barrow, exhibited by Harper Heimer of Taylor. Her 265-pound hog sold for 62-thousand-500 dollars.</p>

Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions raises more than $271,000