Meat Judging Team Earns Champion Title

The Meat Judging Team recently earned Champion title at the Eastern National Meat Judging Contest held in Wyalusing, PA.

Additionally, while on this trip, Buffs toured packing plants in PA. including JBS Souderton, Clemens Food Group and Marcho Farms, Inc.

Team Results

• 1^st in Beef Grading
• 1^st in Pork Judging
• 1^st in Reasons
• 2^nd in Lamb Judging

Individual Results

Kale Benton

• 1^st in Specifications and Total Beef
• 2^nd High Individual
• 2^nd in Grading

Kaslyn Moczygemba

• 1^st in Beef Grading
• 1^st in Reasons
• 1^st in Pork Judging

Jozie Petit

• 1^st in Lamb
• 3^rd in Placings
• 7^th High Individual

Ryan Stricker

• 3^rd in Pork Judging
• 8^th High Individual

Morgan Thorn

• 1^st High Alternate

Congratulations Buffs!

ACS Student Chapter Receives Award for 3rd Consecutive Year

The American Chemical Society Student Chapter recently received an Outstanding commendation for their achievements in the 2024-2025 school year.

The Society Committee on Education awards this recognition to chapters who participate in service and outreach activities, as well as those who strive for professional and chapter development.

This marks the third consecutive year that WT ACS has received the Outstanding commendation.

"I am very excited for our officers to see them earn the Outstanding commendation for the third year in a row," said Dr. Nick Flynn, Professor of Biochemistry and ACS Advisor. "They put so much effort into the Chapter."

Dairy Club Hosts Guest Speaker

The WT Dairy Club hosted Mr. Jake Bettencourt from TLAY Dairy Video Sales as a guest speaker during their meeting on Sept. 18.

Mr. Jake Bettencourt discussed his experiences in the dairy industry, insights into cattle marketing and sales, and advice to students who want to get involved in the industry.



"Mr. Bettencourt encouraged students interested in gaining experience to reach out to people like himself and dairy producers," said Dr. Kayla Alward, Assistant Professor of Animal Science and Dairy Club Advisor. "He outlined numerous career opportunities, imparted life advice and shared his contact information with club members who may be interested in getting into the auction side of the dairy industry."

This marked the second meeting of the recently formed WT Dairy Club with club members electing officers for the 2025 - 2026 year, following the guest speaker.

WT Rodeo Team Competes in First Rodeo of Fall 2025 Semester

The WT Rodeo Team traveled to Portales, NM to compete at the Eastern New Mexico University "Daze" Rodeo from Sept. 18-20.

The Buffs started the rodeo season off well, as this was not only the

first rodeo of the Fall 2025 season, but the first rodeo in the newly formed college rodeo region, the Caprock region. 

Individual Results

Madison Clark

• 4^th in short round in breakaway
• 4^th in the average in breakaway

James Colvin

• 8^th in the short round in steer wrestling
• 8^th in the average in steer wrestling

Dallee Robison

• 7^th in the short round in goat tying
• 8^th in the average for goat tying

Ruy Martinez

• tied 7^th-10^th heeling in the short round in team roping
• 8^th in the average in team roping

Tori Huddleston

• 9^th in the short round in barrel racing
• 9^th in the average in barrel racing

Congratulations to the Rodeo Team!

Class Field Trip to Learn About Grazing Management

Students in the PSES 4302: Range, Forage and Wildlife course, taught by Dr. Tim Steffens, Associate Professor of Rangeland and Resource Management, traveled to Fort Sumner, NM to learn about grazing management techniques.

On this field trip, students learned from cattle rancher, Mr. Ramerez, about high density grazing, soil health and water retention in the soil.

Mr. Ramerez demonstrated how he uses Sensehub Vencel; a virtual fencing technology that makes it easier for him to rotate his cattle.

"What Mr. Ramerez has done with a pretty severely degraded ranch in the short time he has been there is truly remarkable," said Dr. Steffens. "He still has a way to go before it will reach its potential, but he is well on the way, and the innovations he has used to manage natural processes in an economical way will be an example for many to follow in coming years. To find someone so willing to share their knowledge and demonstrate how it can be applied and adapted to their own situation is a wonderful resource to have available, and I am truly grateful that I was able to finally get there, and plan to be back to see his further progress."

WT Collegiate Farm Bureau Attend Regional Meeting

WT Collegiate Farm Bureau Officers and Dr. Nate Wolf, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education and Leadership, attended the North Region, Collegiate Farm Bureau Regional Meeting, held at Texas Tech University School of Law from Sept. 20–21.

While at this meeting, students learned about careers in agriculture law, how to prepare for law school, and Texas Farm Bureau updates on legislation.

"Attending the regional meeting provided valuable insights into agricultural law and policies," said senior Agricultural Business and Economics major, Oaklynn Recker, and WT Collegiate Farm Bureau Officer. "It also highlighted the important role we as students play in advocating for, and supporting agricultural producers to ensure their voices are heard and their interests protected."

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