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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Seedstock EDGE, 2639 Yeager Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906.Mike PaulExecutive Editormike@nationalswine.com Stephen Weintraut IIDirector of Marketing & Communicationsstevew@nationalswine.comCassie GodwinSocial Media Coordinator & Editorcassie@nationalswine.comDeShea WallaceCreative Design Coordinatordeshea@nationalswine.comClay ZwillingVice President of Operationsclay@nationalswine.com20Foundation FemalesBy Mikayln WhiteEditorial StaffOn the CoverBrody Nemecek, Kan., drove his gilt to Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt honors at the 2018 NJSA Southwest Regional.FEMALE FOCUS ISSUEVOL. 25 | NO. 9EDITORIALCatching Up . . . . . . . . . 10by Clay ZwillingYouth View . . . . . . . . . . 12by Austin PueschelFueling Creativity . . . . . 14by Stephen Weintraut IIFor Your Information . . 16COLUMNSSkillathon 101 . . . . . . . .34Industry Insights . . . . . . .46From the Mic . . . . . . . . .48By The Numbers . . . . . .53Thoughts from the Word .54Women In Ag . . . . . . . . .69REFERENCESeedstock Source. . . . . .57Subscription Form . . . . .64Datebook . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Index to Advertisers . . .76MISSION STATEMENT: “Enhance the value of pedigreed swine, maintain breed integrity, and provide relevant member education and youth development experiences.”25National Picture Judging ContestDECEMBER2018SHOWSNJSA Eastern Regional . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Kansas State Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40State Fair of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Georgia National Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Tulsa State Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43American Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44SCHEDULESNJSA Western Regional . . . . . . . . . . . . 50WTC/SE Regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51NSR Southwest Type Conference . . . . . 5219NSR Policy UpdateSeedstock EDGE (ISSN 1079-7963) is published monthly except bi-monthly in February/March, April/May and October/November by the National Swine Registry (American Yorkshire Club, Hampshire Swine Registry, United Duroc Swine Registry and the American Landrace Association). Subscription rates: (U.S.) $25/yr., $60/3 yrs., $60/yr. 1st class; (Foreign) $150/yr. Offi ce of Publication is Seedstock EDGE, 2639 Yeager Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Phone: 765.463.3594. Printing is by Sutherland Companies, Montezuma, Iowa. Periodicals postage paid at Lafayette, Ind., and at additional mailing offi ces. All unsolicited articles, letters, photographs and other contributions of any type whatsoever shall become the sole property of Seedstock EDGE, which shall have the sole right to determine whether to publish any such contribution. Seedstock EDGE shall have the right to edit, as it shall in its sole discretion deem appropriate, any such contribution which it publishes. Seedstock EDGE shall have the right to refuse any photos used for promotion and advertising that show evidence of image enhancement and shall have no responsibility or obligation for the return of any such unsolicited contributions. 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CHAMPION OVERALL PUREBRED BARROW & CHAMPION DUROC BARROW 2018 NJSA EASTERN REGIONALShown by Lauren Phillips4TH OVERALL DUROC BARROW 2018 TULSA STATE FAIRShown by Kelby OttRES. CHAMP OVERALL GILT & CHAMP DUROC GILT 2018 Tulsa State FairGRAND OVERALL GILT 2018 OKLA. STATE FAIRRES. CHAMPION OVERALL PUREBRED GILT & CHAMPION DUROC GILT2018 NJSA SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Shown by Karson OsbornHIGHER STANDARDCreati ng a7DECEMBER 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGEDECEMBER 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE8REJUVENATE Sullivan’s• Non-degreasing shampoo for use on Hogs. • Contains Pomegranate extract for skin rejuvenation. • Infused with VitaSkin package: Vitamin E, Vitamin B Complex & Vitamin C. Skin Nourishing ShampooSKIN SHIELDSullivan’sDaily Conditioner with Bug Defense•Essential oils defend against flies and insects. •Natrually boosts the color of your hogs hide. •Infused with Sunflower Seed Oil and Aloe Vera. Sullivan’s new Skin Shield is a daily liquid conditioner with insect defending properties just for your pigs! This lotion enhances a shiny, smooth appearance to the skin and hair of your hogs without drying it out over time. The bug defense lotion is recommended to be used daily or weeks leading up to the show for a bright, vibrant look to the skin. Sullivan’s Rejuvenate Shampoo offers an olive oil, pomegranate extract, and Vita Skin package that leaves the skin on all species silky smooth. This makes the perfect non-degreasing shampoo. Rejuvenate cleans while leaving key natural oils in place to preserve the skin and hide. Rejuvenate and smooth up your pigs hide. Excellent Customer Satisfaction9DECEMBER 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGENext >