The Eastern National Meat Judging Contest was held October 4, 2008 at Cargill Regional Beef in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. In total, 51 contestants from 9 universities participated in the contest.
Senior Division
Top Individuals

- Mallory Emerson, Colorado State University, (1021)
- Ben Estes, Texas Tech University, (1002)
- Jace Hollenbeck, South Dakota State University, (999)
- Shanna Ward, Texas Tech University, (997)
- Eric Hogle, South Dakota State University, (991)
- Lacie Hoffman, Colorado State University, (987)
- Samantha Plaggemeyer, Colorado State University, (987)
- Haley Deitzel, Texas A&M University, (987)
- Kelly Manke, Oklahoma State University, (985)
- Tyler Radke, South Dakota State University, (984)
Top Teams
- Texas Tech University, (3957)
- Colorado State University, (3956)
- South Dakota State University. (3954)
- Texas A&M University, (3835)
- Oklahoma State University, (3832)
Texas Tech University
Individual Division Results
Beef Grading - Mallory Emerson, Colorado State University, (260)
Lamb Judging - Tyler Cowie, Texas Tech University, (149)
Pork Judging - Jace Hollenbeck, South Dakota State University, (284)
Beef Judging - Katelyn Milton, South Dakota University, (280)
Specifications - Paden Daniels, Texas Tech University, (87)
Total Beef - Mallory Emerson, Colorado State University, (521)
Total Placings - Jace Hollenbeck, South Dakota State University, (479)
Total Reasons - Ben Estes, Texas Tech University, (222)
Alternate Contest - Matthew Morales, Texas Tech University, (1012)
Team Division Results
Beef Grading - Colorado State University, (989)
Lamb Judging - Texas Tech University, (584)
Pork Judging - Colorado State University, (1061)
Beef Judging - South Dakota State University, (1082)
Specifications - Texas Tech University, (332)
Total Beef - South Dakota State University, (2027)
Total Placings - South Dakota State University, (1853)
Total Reasons - Texas Tech University, (874)
Official Committee
H Glen Dolezal, Cargill Meat Solutions - Chairman
Darrell Dowd, USDA AMS - Grading and Specifications
Kerry Smith, USDA/AMS/LS/STDZ - Beef Cuts
David Williams, Cargill - Pork Carcasses
Bucky Gwartney, National Cattlemen's Beef Association - Beef Carcasses
Jarrod Miller, Food Safety Net Services, Ltd - Pork Cuts
Chris Raines, The Pennsylvania State University - Lamb/Veal Carcasses