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THE MIDWEST WAGYU MEETING

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At The Bluegrass Stockyards in Lexington, KY

Come Join Us For The Midwest Wagyu Meeting
on October 10, 2025
at the Bluegrass Stockyards in Lexington, KY

The Midwest Wagyu Meeting – October 10, 2025 

The 2025 Midwest Wagyu meeting is once again teaming up with Stud Wagyu’s Super Sale, which is the biggest sale of the year in Lexington, Kentucky.  

To host our event this year, we have top speakers that will present on hot topics which will help all breeders become more successful.  This year will be one of the best line ups of speakers we have ever had.  Some of the topics will include estate enhancement planning, the use of liquid lime, grazing programs, nutrition, industry challenges, breeding for success and AWA membership updates.

We are the longest running non-association event in the USA.  The event is free and will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025.  Stick around for the Friday Night Super Oaks Plus sale!  Drinks and entertainment will be provided at the sale.  This is the event you don’t want to miss.

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SPEAKERS & TOPICS FOR 2025

Hannah Kirkwood - AWA

Hannah Kirkwood is the International Data Systems and Office Manager for the Australian Wagyu Association, located in Fort Worth, Texas. Originally from Far North Queensland and raised in rural New South Wales, she studied Business and Agriculture through the University of New England. Prior to joining AWA, she worked both on farm and in meat science, assisting with industry research projects. With nearly four years of experience at the Association, Hannah now leads its international operations and will be speaking on how AWA tools—including EBVs and the Helical database—can support your business.

Cara Wells - EmGenisys

Showcasing the proven technologies of EmGenisys. Selecting healthy embryos for transfer increases the productivity of animals and offers incomparable benefits at both the producer level and industry at large.

Mike Kerby - Buck Mountain Ranch

Feed efficiency testing and live ultrasound scans. Mike will be breaking down the data and covering ways to not only cut feed cost but shorten feed time down in the chase for prime.

Andrew Pryor - American Akaushi Association

Our passion for Akaushi. Past, Present and Future.

Josh Eilers - Ranger Cattle

Ranger Cattle was founded by Josh Eilers and is located East of Austin. Josh was a Sergeant and served as team leader in the U.S. Army’s elite First Ranger Battalion. After retiring from the military, Josh started to follow his passion for the beef industry by starting one of the first true vertically integrated Farm-to-Table Wagyu operations in the United States.  His herd consists of both Fullbloods and F1’s and is free to graze over 3000 acres in Austin Texas and supply over 40 local restaurants.  He is a pretty badass dude producing some badass beef and marketing direct to consumers via his on-farm tasting room, food trucks, and multiple concept restaurants all falling under the Ranger brand. His love for his country and producing premium beef is evident in everything he does.

Vince Berland - Bar V Wagyu

Polled cattle and high EBV scores and how to succeed with both

Blue & Co., LLC – CPA & Advisors

Agribusiness Tax & Depreciation Strategy Advisor

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