E365 The Kid Who Forgot His White Pants: How Bert Stewart Became Dairy’s Greatest Showman Ever

What if a single purchasing decision at age 28 could reshape an entire industry's approach to genetic evaluation and cattle preparation? In 1960, when Bert Stewart convinced Angelo Agro to spend $4,500 on a nine-week-old calf named Sheffield Climax Pansy, most thought he was crazy. That "little thing" went on to produce offspring worth millions and establish breeding protocols still used today. This episode dissects Stewart's methodical rise from a nervous teenager who forgot his show clothes to the only person in history to lead 16 Grand Champions at the Royal Winter Fair—a record that stands unbroken 45 years later. His systematic approach to cattle evaluation, genetic selection, and youth development created a competitive advantage that modern producers can apply to maximize profitability in today's volatile markets.

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