By Blake Jackson
The 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo concluded with total sales surpassing $700,000 during its 39th edition at the Kentucky Exposition Center in early March.
This year’s total sales reached $702,537, reflecting a decline of $137,143 from the previous year. However, the average sale per lot saw an increase of $695, bringing it to $3,369. The drop in overall sales was primarily due to a reduced number of lots sold - 208.5 compared to 314 last year.
“Cattle are one of Kentucky’s top livestock. As the largest beef cattle state east of the Mississippi River, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo showcases that year after year,” Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. “Although overall sales were down this year compared to last year, we were excited to see average sale prices on the rise. We predict good things in our future.”
Angus cattle led all breeds with an average price of $4,622 per lot. The highest-selling animal was a $15,000 bull from Rocking P Livestock in Maysville, Ky., and Circle M Farms in Rockwall, Texas. The event featured seven breeds and welcomed participants from 10 states, including Kentucky.
The junior show saw 266 cattle exhibited from nine states, with 192 entries from Kentucky. A new record was set in the judging contest, which featured 156 contestants.
The event’s primary sponsors were Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
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Categories: Kentucky, Livestock, Beef Cattle