"Where Quality is More Important than Quantity"
815.867.7333 YALE 815.674.5384 ABBY
Young Cattle Company
We raise Hereford Cattle near Lexington, Illinois.
We "Thank You" in advance for your visit!
Young Cattle Company lexington, illinois
YCC SINCE 2002
Young Cattle Company was created with the purchase of C Ms Pure Gold 2024 (Morgan) from the Colyer Herefords in 2002. Morgan went on to be unbeaten in Illinois and Reserve National Champion at the 2003 Junior Nationals. We have sold many offspring, but have also retained four daughters in our herd. Her genetics are continually producing Champions.
- We have sold cattle in Fort Worth Stock Show, Nebraska Cattleman’s Classic , Black Hills Stock Show, and Oklahoma Hereford Association Native American sale.
- Cattle are always for sale private treaty or offered on-line sales.
- We continue to be active in the community and attend Eastview Christian Church
- Yale is on the Lexington FFA advisory committee, Illinois Hereford Association board of directors Lexington Kiwanis Club.
- Abby teaches special education in El Paso school district and is a representative for her co-workers to the union.
- Raising quality Hereford cattle while raising our family in a strong Christian home is our goal.
- We thank the Lord daily for everything he has given us and continue on a daily basis to do so. Thank you for visiting our website and contact us if you have any questions about our cattle program.
- We are located just 15 minutes Northeast of Bloomington Illinois just 8 minutes off the interstate.
- Check out our homemade Young's Maple Syrup for sale! It's a family business from our farm! Thank You
- Need Cedar Fiber. We have it available! Yale Young 815-867-7333
Yale, Abby, Addison Rose, Hattie Lin, Olivia Rae and Tillie Mae Young
The Latest News in 2026
Wednesday February 18, 2026
Breed Cattle Shows, FFA Day
Buffalo Co. Fairgrounds | 3807 Ave N. | Kearney, NE
Nebraska Classic Show February 14-22, 2026 Kearney NE
Call us for information on our 2 Two year old and Yearling bulls in the Show and Sale. 815.867.7333
Looking for a HEREFORD Bull..... Get Thursday, February 18th on your calendar! Thank you to the Hereford Breeders for committing to showcase bulls and heifers in Kearney! See you at the Classic.
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Welcome to Young Cattle Company Lexington, Illinois
Reach out to us if you are looking for a Hereford bull or show heifer or even a nice replacement heifer for your herd. Check out our bulls for the NCC in Kearney NE February 18, 2026