Jensen recognized for top achievement in Steer of Merit program

Bella Jensen of Ekalaka was recently honored at the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) luncheon in Billings for placing in the top 5 of the Steer of Merit program. Her steer earned 1st place in ultrasound quality across Montana, a significant achievement given the state's competitive beef cattle industry.

The Steer of Merit program, which has been running since the 1960s, is a statewide contest that evaluates beef steers based on carcass quality, ultrasound results, and cutability. The program is managed by MSGA in partnership with MSU Extension, with winners recognized in two divisions:...