It seems like the spring sale season is off to a crazy start. It has been wild so far and we are only a week into a long season. I wish you all the best of luck finding your next potential champions. This week’s travels started in Iowa with a snowy Monday spent on the phone and preparing for a meeting in Colorado with a group from the Colorado State Fair. The meeting was very positive and I should be able to tell you all more in about a month.
After a day in airports and meetings I made my way to Illinois for a stop at Bobell Farms. Ben has a Hill Billy Bone son headed to Southwest Type Conference that is simply outstanding. This guy is HEAVY structured, big footed, and sound. He has an ideal set to his hip and hock and can really flex and go. He is busted open underneath and has a soft and pliable rib cage in him. He should have some friends in Belton. Ben also has a great set of December born gilts and barrows that will sell this come week online, make sure to check them out.
My next stop was at Bobby Meeker’s and Tim Dare’s, they have a really good Duroc boar entered for Belton. He is sire by Meat Packer, this one is big and even in his toe size, heavy structured, and square built. He is tall fronted, great designed and flexible on either end of his skeleton. Plus he has done what red hogs are breed to do, GROW. Guys, he looked good. Good luck in Belton.
Next I had a great visit with Mitch Springer and Kelly Bowen. They both have a nice set of hogs headed to Belton, a very functional and problem free set that should be easy to sell and make the next generation better. Guys, thank you for your time and the hospitality.
Friday was filled with staff meetings in the NSR office, the field staff doesn’t make it to West Lafayette often, so when we do, Clint usually has a full agenda for us. On Saturday I stopped in and visited with Tom Olson at Center Prairie Genetics. Tom has a an interesting boar heading to Belton sire by Biscuit (RWG8 Problem Solver 197-2 x DPK6 Cold Cash 13-4) he is big footed and flexible. He’s a really sold Duroc boar that will be completive at the show. Tom the entries looked good, have a safe trip as you head south.
Then I stopped by Dan Burzlaff’s Saturday afternoon. If you are looking for a really good Duroc gilt in Belton, make sure to stop by Dan’s pen, he has one that is sire by a son of Red Draw. Plus, he has entered one of the stout made and bigger ribbed Yorkshire boar I have seen in awhile. Dan’s December and January hogs looked great, make sure you check out his online sales that will be held with Buyers Choice Auction. Here is the link http://www.nsr-buyerschoiceauction.com/ . The Tree Shaker pigs will be popular. Great set Dan, thanks for the visit.
Just a reminder that Stewart’s Duroc Farms sale will be held February 20th at www.nsr-buyerschoiceauction.com/Sales/Stewarts_Duroc_Farm.html . If you are looking for a competitive November or December born gilt, LOOK AT THIS SET!