Chico State Beef Unit Captures Top Honors at Red Bluff Livestock Sale

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The Chico State Beef Unit captured the Champion and Reserve Champion Calving Ease titles at the 2026 Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale, a major regional livestock event. Meanwhile, aquaculture researchers in Chico can now submit pre-proposals for FY2025 funding from the Western Regional Aquaculture Center, which offers support for a range of priority research areas.

Why it matters

The Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale is a highly competitive event that draws top livestock producers from across the Western United States. Chico State's strong performance highlights the quality of its beef program and its ability to compete at the highest levels. Additionally, the new WRAC funding opportunity provides a chance for Chico-based aquaculture researchers to secure support for projects that could benefit the local community and industry.

The details

At the 2026 Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale, the Chico State Beef Unit claimed the Champion and Reserve Champion Calving Ease titles, underscoring the program's excellence. The sale featured top bulls, horses, and stock dogs from consignors across the West, showcasing the event's regional significance. Meanwhile, aquaculture researchers and outreach professionals in and around Chico can now submit pre-proposals to the Western Regional Aquaculture Center for FY2025 funding. The call highlights ten priority research areas and provides direct contacts for proposal and technical questions, giving Chico-based applicants a clear path to compete for regional project support.

• The 2026 Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale took place in February 2026.
• The WRAC Request for Research & Outreach Pre-Proposals FY2025 is now open.

What’s next

Chico-based aquaculture researchers and outreach professionals have until the end of the year to submit their pre-proposals to the WRAC for FY2025 funding consideration.