Lifestyle  Rural Lifestyle

Recap: Midland County Junior Livestock Show

Midland County Livestock Association President Brandon Mitchell reflects on another strong year for the event, including a premium sale that once again topped the million-dollar mark.

January 20, 2026 08:00 AM • 
Marion Kirkpatrick, RFD NEWS STAFF

MIDLAND, Texas (RFD NEWS) — The Midland County Livestock Show is officially in the books, marking a successful and exciting week for exhibitors, families, and organizers in West Texas. The highest-selling lot at the show was a champion white other purebred pig, which sold for $55,000.

Brent Graves with StockShowAuctions.com joined Brandon Mitchell, president of the Midland County Livestock Association, to reflect on another strong year for the event, including a premium sale that once again topped the million-dollar mark.

While the Midland County Livestock Show has wrapped up, coverage now shifts to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, which runs through February 7. Viewers can catch continued stock show coverage on Rural Evening News and Market Day Report.

Fans can also follow the livestock show circuit and stay up to date on stories impacting rural America by watching RFD-TV News and streaming on RFD-TV Now.

Related Stories
ApKnqR6J.jpg
Livestock
Pseudo-Rabies Detected in U.S. Commercial Swine Herd
Officials say the virus is not a food safety risk and does not affect humans
May 01, 2026 12:26 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
Aberdeen Angus Cattle Feeding in a Feedlot at Sunset
Livestock
First Case of New World Screwworm Detected in Coahuila, Mexico
The Texas Department of Agriculture confirmed a New World Screwworm case about 119 miles from the Texas border, near Zapata, Texas, and north and west of the Rio Grande Valley.
May 01, 2026 11:20 AM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
Set-of-various-classic-alternative-raw-meat-veal-beef-steaks-chateau-mignon-t-bone-tomahawk-striploin-tenderloin-new-york-steak.-Flat-lay-top-.-See-More-By-ricka_kinamoto_adobe-stock.png
Livestock
Cattle Market Outlook: U.S. Red Meat Production Declines as Auctions Gain Ground
Beef is leading the decline as slaughter drops and supplies tighten.
April 30, 2026 05:01 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
QV7iTWpO.jpg
Aquaculture
Texas Shrimp Association ‘Thrilled’ by USDA’s New Office of Seafood
RFD News correspondent Frank McCaffrey spoke with the Texas Shrimp Association at the Port of Brownsville about the future of the USDA’s new Office of Seafood.
April 28, 2026 12:03 PM
 · 
Frank McCaffrey
RilfzKQp.jpg
FFA Today
FFA Today: Jenks FFA Connects with Chapters Nationwide Through Pen Pal Program
“Flat FFA members” help students share life and agriculture across states
April 27, 2026 03:31 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
Lots of pigs in animal shed eating, standing and lying. Meat industry concept_ Photo by Dusan Petkovic via AdobeStock_258495612.jpg
Livestock
Pork Industry Unites Behind National Strategy to Protect the U.S. Swine Herd and Boost Profitability
Meredith Petersen joined us to discuss the National Swine Health Strategy, how it was developed through industry collaboration, potential challenges ahead, and its expected benefits for pork producers.
April 27, 2026 03:05 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
Load More

Livestock Shows Southwest
Marion Kirkpatrick
Marion Kirkpatrick
Marion is a digital content manager for RFD News and FarmHER + RanchHER. She started working for Rural Media Group in May 2022, bringing a decade of digital experience in broadcast media and some cooking experience to the team.

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Ag Economy Outlook 1280.jpg
Agriculture
Stronger Export Outlook Lifts Farmer Sentiment in November Ag Economy Barometer
Improved export prospects and higher crop prices strengthened future expectations despite continued caution about spending.
December 03, 2025 01:52 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
QwPiJ9Ri.jpg
Agriculture
USDA ‘Bridge’ Aid, Other Payments, and Key Reports Still Stuck in Post-Shutdown Backlog
While the agriculture industry hoped details on proposed “bridge” payments for farmers would be released this week, Ag Secretary Brook Rollins said the USDA is still working with the White House on the finer points.
December 03, 2025 01:36 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
1iFG2JuJ.jpg
Washington Policy
White House Backs Bayer in Push for SCOTUS Roundup Review
Federal lawyers submitted a brief this week backing Bayer’s argument that federal laws governing herbicides like Roundup should prevent lawsuits over the popular chemical.
December 03, 2025 12:08 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
YLRDhxIl.jpg
Trade
North American Ag Groups Push to Keep USMCA as Future Trade with China Remains Uncertain
China’s renewed purchases signal improving sorghum demand at a time when export markets are otherwise uneven. Meanwhile, agriculture groups across the U.S, Canada, and Mexico want to protect close trade relations.
December 03, 2025 11:51 AM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
cotton bud with the sunset_Photo by Kelli via AdobeStock_386673555.jpg
Crops
WTO Cotton Talks Center on Value-Chain Investments as U.S. Regional Chain Faces Financial and Capacity Crisis
The Cotton-4 are pushing hard for new value chain investments. Still, many U.S. cotton producers face unsustainable losses, and weakened regional textile capacity threatens the survival of the Carolina “dirt-to-shirt” supply chain.
December 01, 2025 05:03 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
SVc8YDil.jpg
Crops
Tighter Margins, Tougher Choices: Crop Nutrition Needs for Corn-on-Corn vs. Corn after Soy
Tryston Beyrer, Crop Nutrition Lead at The Mosaic Company, examines planning trends as producers weigh corn and soybean plantings for 2026.
December 01, 2025 03:27 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
Load More
Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
opry live lockup_1920x1080.png
ChrisAndTaylorMalpass_wPhotoCredit_1920x1080.jpg
251125_GR_DailyVincent0645.jpg
Penny Gilley
Mollie B
Opry Live on RFD-TV Presented by John Deere
Opry Live is the premier weekly broadcast and livestream of the Grand Ole Opry, featuring country music superstars, legends, and rising talent performing on stage in Nashville.
Malpass Brothers Show
Enjoy traditional country music from modern-day troubadours The Malpass Brothers. Each episode stars the brother duo of Chris & Taylor Malpass along with a featured celebrity guest– and loads of clever humor.
Dailey & Vincent Show
Brought to you by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms, join dynamic bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent as they welcome scores of fabulous bluegrass, country, and gospel music acts as special guests. Loads of laughs, your favorite guests galore, and lots of good times are guaranteed. Don’t miss all the fun!
Penny Gilley Show
Celebrating 16 Consecutive Seasons on RFD Network! “The Penny Gilley Show,” starring “The Sweetheart of Country Music” herself, Penny Gilley.
Mollie B Polka Party
Join popular polka performer Mollie Busta as she hosts the weekly “Mollie B Polka Party” on RFD Network! The one-hour program features the nation’s top polka bands and a wide variety of ethnic styles, recorded on location at music festivals across the country.

ALL SHOWS