Darin Repp wins beef carcass contest

The Palouse Empire Fair beef carcass contest awards were presented Oct. 23 at Washington State University's Meat Science Laboratory. More than 66 animals competed for more than $3,000 in prize money sponsored by AgriBeef, Bar R Cattle Company, Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative, Palouse Empire Fair, Simplot, Tyson, WSU and Whitman County Cattlemen Association.

Grand Champion carcass winner was Darin Repp who received a trophy buckle, $1,000 and the traveling Joe Palumbo trophy. Reserve Champion carcass winner was Lyla Kjack who also received a trophy buckle and $750. Both Grand and Reserve...