Long, Ressler place in Top-8 at HLSR commercial steer contest

Houston Livestock Show

  • Thirteen members of the Hallettsville Commercial Steer Program competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Commercial Steer Contest on March 5-7. The Hallettsville members include front from left Holly Ressler, Ashlyn Pustka and Abby Ressler. Middle row from left Jake Ressler, Macey Pustka, Jordan Whitley, Darby Phillips and Jessie Whitley. Back row from left Ryan Janak, Jett Long, Rylan Marak, Kyle Svetlik and Landon Koehne. Contributed photo
    Thirteen members of the Hallettsville Commercial Steer Program competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Commercial Steer Contest on March 5-7. The Hallettsville members include front from left Holly Ressler, Ashlyn Pustka and Abby Ressler. Middle row from left Jake Ressler, Macey Pustka, Jordan Whitley, Darby Phillips and Jessie Whitley. Back row from left Ryan Janak, Jett Long, Rylan Marak, Kyle Svetlik and Landon Koehne. Contributed photo
  • Jett Long (left) and Jake Ressler, members of the Hallettsville Commercial Steer Program finished as Top 8 finalists at the Houston Livestock Show Commercial Steer Contest held on March 5-7. The two were presented a Top 8 Belt Buckle and a $1 thousand in prize money. Contributed Photo
    Jett Long (left) and Jake Ressler, members of the Hallettsville Commercial Steer Program finished as Top 8 finalists at the Houston Livestock Show Commercial Steer Contest held on March 5-7. The two were presented a Top 8 Belt Buckle and a $1 thousand in prize money. Contributed Photo

    Information provided by Hallettsville High School Ag Science teacher and FFA advisor.

      The Hallettsville Commercial Steer Program had an exciting three days at the Houston Livestock Show Junior Commercial Steer Contest held March 5-7.  

    Each exhibitor from Hallettsville raised a pen of three commercial steer to market weight,

    In addition, they submitted a financial record book, completed a Beef Science Exam and Meat Science ID and Exam as well as participating in a formal interview process.  

    “All our exhibitors represented their community and families well,” Heath Ressler said. “We are proud of their progress and accomplishments.  

    Following the contest, Jett Long and Jake Ressler finished in the Top 8 finalists

    These two exhibitors participated in a second interview with Beef Industry professionals lasting about an hour each. 

    The topics included in the interview were on animal health, nutrition, feedlot management, financing and risk management.  

    Long and Ressler both received HLSR Top 8 Belt Buckles and $1,000 in prize money

    Also participating in the contest were Holly Ressler, Ashlyn Pustka, Abby Ressler, Macey Pustka, Jordan Whitley, Darby Phillips, Jessie Whitley, Ryan Janak, Rylan Marak, Kyle Svetlik and Landon Koehne.