Suffolk Breeders Compete for Top Honors at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/12/2016)(readMedia)-- Sandage Farms of State Center, Kansas exhibited the Grand Champion Ram in the Suffolk Sheep show judged August 20 at the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

Lansing Suffolks and Club Lambs of Ossian took home Reserve Grand Champion Ram honors.

Ruby Mountain Sheep Co LLC of Spring Creek, Nev., was awarded the Grand Champion Ewe banner and claimed first place Premier Exhibitor competition.

Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Ewe and third place Premier Exhibitor honors.

Jerry and Rex Quam of Wanamingo, Minn. received second place Premier Exhibitor honors.

The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

Additional results below (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Yearling Ram

1) Sandage Farms, State Center, Kansas, 2/21/2015, 636174

2) Lansing Suffolks and Club Lambs, Ossian, Big Ben, 2/22/2015, 636988

3) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Big Z Bar-Zel 5017, 1/10/2015, 634137

4) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., Knutson Suffolks 15-82, 2/5/2015, 635113

5) Kjeldgaard Farms, Tekamah, Neb., Kjeldgaard 15-588RR, 2/20/2015, 637827

6) Kjeldgaard Farms, Tekamah, Neb., Kjeldgaard 15-589RR, 3/10/2015, 637828

7) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4586, 1/31/2015, 634885

8) Corrie McClees, Washington, Okla., Krinsky 13, 2/5/2015, 642313

9) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, WhoDat, 5/1/2015, 636246

10) Mae Farms, Orange City, MAE Farm's 15-24, 2/2/2015, 637631

11) Bierle Suffolks, Creston, Bierle Suffolks, 9/27/2014, 636733

Shorn Yearling Ram

1) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 1504, 1/30/2015, 636803

2) Corrie McClees, Washington, Okla., Krinsky Club Lambs 141501, 9/4/2014, 636599

3) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Loverboy, 1/1/2015, 634229

4) Ginny Brown, Harrah, Okla., Krinsky Club Lambs 15518, 3/6/2015, 636598

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Dynamite, 9/18/2015, 641956

January Ram Lamb

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1601, 1/13/2016, 640338

2) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-331 RRNN, 1/2/2016, 641961

3) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 16-6757, 1/17/2016, 642941

4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Super Deal, 1/2/2016, 641965

5) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn., Benda 1612, 1/5/2016, 642227

6) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-326 RRNN, 1/2/2016, 641959

7) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1613, 1/1/2016, Pending

8) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., Cahill, 1/2/2016, 639962

9) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1611, 1/1/2016, Pending

10) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., Knutson Suffolks 16-16, 1/10/2016, 642070

February Ram Lamb

1) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., Knutson Suffolks 16-25, 2/1/2016, 642073

2) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1607, 2/16/2016, 640341

3) Sandage Farms, State Center, Snadage KA 252, 2/13/2016, 643672

4) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 16-7-2, 2/18/2016, 642942

5) Sandage Farms, State Center

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman, 2/1/2016, Pending

7) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1621, 2/1/2016, Pending

8) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb., 16-S-37, 2/29/2016, 643411

9) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn., Benda 1647, 2/19/2016, 642230

10) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 16-16, 2/22/2016, 643236

11) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Ox, 2/16/2016, 643561

12) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Stalzer 198 RR, 2/28/2016, 640613

13) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, Stewart 1608, 2/9/2016, 642281

14) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 8337, 2/27/2016, 643345

March & After Ram Lamb

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-394 RRNN, 3/1/2016, 641970

2) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1626, 3/2/2016, 640349

3) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 16-31, 3/3/2016, 643711

4) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1668, 3/4/2016, Pending

5) Mae Farms, Orange City, MAE Farm's 16-1133, 3/15/2016, 642970

6) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 16-34, 3/8/2016, 643712

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb., 16-S-39, 3/14/2016, 643412

8) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 8349, 3/14/2016, 643346

Shorn Ram Lamb -- All Ages

1) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., MacCauley, 9/7/2015, 642017

2) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb., R-633, 3/2/2016, 643410

3) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Werner, 1/29/2016, 640220

4) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 1624, 2/10/2016, 640377

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1608, 1/1/2016, Pending

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1607, 1/1/2016, Pending

7) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Werner, 1/29/2016, 640221

8) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-400 RRNN, 3/2/2016, 641971

9) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Stalzer 200 RR, 2/28/2016, 640614

10) Bierle Suffolks, Creston, Bierle Suffolks, 2/24/2016, pending

11) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 3209, 2/23/2016, 643344

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

3) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill.

4) Sandage Farms, State Center

5) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg

6) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb.

7) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D.

8) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

9) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn.

10) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

11) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla.

12) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

Yearling Ewe

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1529, 2/20/2015, 634605

2) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 3586, 2/20/2015, 637024

3) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 5-191 RRNN, 2/8/2015, 635723

4) Corrie McClees, Washington, Okla., DGD Farms 1503, 1/16/2015, 635755

5) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb., 15-J-37, 3/1/2015, 636620

6) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Que, 2/6/2015, 635092

7) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 15-42, 3/12/2015, 63872Y

8) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., Quam, 1/21/2015, 635090

9) Mae Farms, Orange City, MAE Farm's 15-49, 2/8/2015, 636142

Yearling Ewe

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 05-193 RRNN, 2/16/2015, 637029

2) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1525, 2/19/2016, 634587

3) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Annuschet G16-W706, 3/3/2015, 639380

4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Foxie, 1/6/2015, 636248

5) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, High Point 3508, 3/9/2015, 635133

6) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 15-07, 2/16/2015, 636125

7) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, Stewart 1501, 1/30/2015, 634870

8) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn., Benda 1526, 2/5/2015, 641589

9) Mae Farms, Orange City, MAE Farm's 16-724, 2/14/2015, 636143

Yearling Ewe

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Annuscheet G21-W656, 2/9/2015, 639385

2) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, Rosenboom 15-1, 1/18/2015, 636935

3) Ginny Brown, harrah, Okla., Corson 15-11-6757E, 1/25/2015, 636554

4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Soffie, 3/2/2015, 635728

5) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, Stewart 1502, 1/30/2015, 634871

6) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb., 15-P-19, 1/22/2015, 636614

7) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., Annuschat, 2/18/2015, 635290

8) Bierle Suffolks, Creston, Bierle Suffolks, 1/10/2015, 636735

9) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 4392, 3/13/2015, 636529

Shorn Yearling Ewe

1) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 1561, 3/9/2015, 643695

2) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 1551, 2/28/2015, 643740

3) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., Swingin' T Ranch, 3/24/2015, 635406

4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Millie, 2/5/2015, 636253

5) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, Rosenboom 457, 3/13/2015, 642115

6) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4613, 3/7/2015, 634898

7) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SZ237, 2/17/2015, 636146

8) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SZ330, 3/8/2015, 636162

9) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., Swingin' T Ranch, 3/5/2015, 635404

10) Bierle Suffolks, Creston, Bierle Suffolks, 1/12/2015, 638654

11) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 8328, 2/25/2015, 639256

Shorn Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., MacCauley, 9/12/2015, 640392

2) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Kimm, 12/15/2015, 641040

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

3) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

4) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma

5) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg

6) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb.

7) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale

8) Mae Farms, Orange City

9) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla.

10) Sandage Farms, State Center

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 05-303ET RRNN, 9/6/2015, 641953

2) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 05-306ET RRNN, 9/9/2015, 641952

3) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., Quam, 9/7/2015, 641948

4) Bierle Suffolks, Creston, Bierle Suffolks, 10/30/2015, pending

January Ewe Lamb

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., O WOW, 1/18/2016, 640356

2) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., Swingin' T Ranch, 1/9/2016, 643230

3) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., Knutson Suffolks 16-19, 1/26/2016, 642058

4) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn., Benda 1607, 1/2/2016, 642228

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1617, 1/6/2016, Pending

6) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11368 RRNN, 1/4/2016, 642016

7) Kjeldgaard Farms, Tekamah, Neb., Kjeldgaard 16-610RR, 1/3/2016, 640990

8) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn., Benda 1611, 1/4/2016, 642229

9) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 16-01, 1/10/2016, 642933

10) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb., 16-P-11, 1/9/2016, 643401

11) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Lucie, 1/4/2016, 641022

12) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-333ET RRNN, 1/2/2016, 641897

13) Bierle Suffolks, Creston, Bierle Suffolks, 1/7/2016, pending

February Ewe Lamb

1) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins16-32, 2/26/2016, 642169

2) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn., Benda 1645, 2/17/2016, 643815

3) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1609, 2/16/2016, 640359

4) Kjeldgaard Farms, Tekamah, Neb., Kjeldgaard 16-618RR, 2/5/2016, 640991

5) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Freckles, 2/18/2016, 641024

6) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb., 16-P-28, 2/16/2016, 643404

7) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Stalzer 199 RR, 2/23/2016, 640615

8) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 16-10, 2/26/2016, 643225

9) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-363 RRNN, 2/1/2016, 641910

10) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., Knutson Suffolks 16-26, 2/10/2016, 642053

11) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage KA266, 2/25/2016, pending

12) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, Stewart 1613, 2/9/2016

13) Mae Farms, Orange City, MAE Farm's 16-1106, 2/12/2016, 642972

14) Roger W. Davis, Osceola, Davis, 2/15/2016, 641996

February Ewe Lamb

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1606, 2/2/2016, 640358

2) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 16-501, 2/10/2016, 642934

3) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., Knutson Suffolks 16-30, 2/15/2016, 642083

4) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn., Benda 1644, 2/16/2016, 642232

5) Corrie McClees, Washington, Okla., KAD Suffolks 1642, 2/5/2016, 641697

6) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, 16-29, 2/22/2016, 643719

7) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Sho Me, 2/5/2016, 640922

8) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, Stewart 1621, 2/24/2016

9) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 05-380ET RRNN, 2/16/2016, 641917

10) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4645, 2/8/2016, 642418

11) Mae Farms, Orange City, MAE Farm's 16-1105, 2/8/2016, 642971

12) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 3210, 2/27/2016, 643341

March & After Ewe Lamb

1) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 16-37, 3/8/2016, 642170

2) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage KA339, 3/3/2016, pending

3) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1635, 3/5/2016, 640362

4) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, 16-38, 3/10/2016, 643721

5) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-419 RRNN, 3/4/2016, 641930

6) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 16-357, 3/5/2016, 642959

7) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., Knutson Suffolks 16-69, 3/1/2016, 642065

8) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Reba, 3/8/2016, 641029

9) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-470 RRNN, 3/16/2016, 641939

10) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, Stewart 1629, 3/5/2016, 642282

11) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., Kjeldgaard, 3/2/2016, 640993

12) Corrie McClees, Washington, Okla., KAD Suffolks 1650, 3/2/2016, 64090976

13) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 3213, 3/1/2016, 643343

Shorn Ewe Lamb -- All Ages

1) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 606, 2/12/2016, 639870

2) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 611, 2/13/2016, 639873

3) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla., MacCauley, 1/7/2016, 640404

4) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 06-405 RRNN, 3/2/2016, 641926

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1615, 1/4/2016, Pending

6) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Kimm, 1/18/2016, 640224

7) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Werner, 1/22/2016, 640225

8) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1612, 1/1/2016, Pending

9) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Stalzer 201 RR, 2/28/2016, 640616

10) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 3204, 2/9/2016, 643693

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

3) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn.

5) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart

6) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D.

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb.

8) Sandage Farms, State Center

9) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla.

10) Mae Farms, Orange City

11) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

12) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

Pair of Lambs

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

3) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D.

5) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn.

6) Sandage Farms, State Center

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb.

8) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale

9) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla.

10) Mae Farms, Orange City

11) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

12) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

Young Flock

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

3) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Benda Suffolks, Alpha, Minn.

5) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D.

6) Sandage Farms, State Center

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb.

8) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla.

9) Mae Farms, Orange City

10) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

11) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

Flock

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC., Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

3) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Sandage Farms, State Center

5) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Genera, Neb.

6) Swingin' T Ranch, Big Cabin, Okla.

7) Mae Farms, Orange City

Grand Champion & Reserve Ram

Grand) Sandage Farms, State Center, Kansas

Res. Grand) Lansing Suffolks and Club Lambs, Ossian, Big Ben

Grand Champion & Reserve Ram - JUNIOR SHOW

Grand) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., x

Res. Grand) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., x

Grand Champion & Reserve Ewe

Grand) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1606

Res. Grand) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 16-32

Grand Champion & Reserve Ewe - JUNIOR SHOW

Grand) Corrie McClees, Washington, Okla., x

Res. Grand) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, x

Senior Champion & Reserve Ewe

Champion) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., x

Reserve) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, x

Senior Champion & Reserve Ewe - JUNIOR SHOW

Champion) Corrie McClees, Washington, Okla., x

Reserve) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, x

Junior Champion & Reserve Ewe

Champion) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn 1606

Reserve) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 16-32

Junior Champion & Reserve Ewe - JUNIOR SHOW

Champion) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., x

Reserve) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., x

Senior Champion & Reserve Ram

Champion) Sandage Farms, State Center, SZ246

Reserve) Lansing Suffolks and Club Lambs, Ossian, 15241

Senior Champion & Reserve - JUNIOR SHOW

Champion) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., 15-82

Reserve) Corrie McClees, Washington, Okla., 13

Junior Champion & Reserve Ram

Champion) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., Knutson Suffolks 16-25

Reserve) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., x

Junior Champion & Reserve - JUNIOR SHOW

Champion) Knutson Suffolks, Centerville, S.D., x

Reserve) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, x

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