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There is no doubt – it’s an election year. Even if you wanted to, it would be nearly impossible to escape the seemingly endless political propaganda making its way into every media channel out there. But, even as the presidential race heats up, there is another debate going on – one that has an effect on pork producers across the U.S. – the crate debate.
In recent months, major retailers and restaurants, including McDonalds, ConAgra Foods and Kroger, have announced plans to move toward sourcing their pork products from suppliers who raise their pigs without the use of gestation crates. This push for crate-free pork is a major concern for producers, who must not only decide if a shift to group housing is the right decision for their animals, but if it is even economically feasible for their operation.
Like any good debate, there are two sides to consider. Animal rights activists, among [ … ]
It is always a pleasure to stop through Carl’s and chat and look at good hogs. This particular stop did not disappoint. Carl is having an on-line sale with Doug Stewart, and once again both parties are offering tremendous quality. Look at the track record these two firms have compiled and study your lesson. These are breeding programs with men that understand how to put a red one together.
I like the gilt offering at Carl’s a bunch. The 10-9 gilt is pictured below. She has a littermate, 10-10, that is equally as good and there is a 5 and a 9 litter gilt that you certainly better study. I am quite confident that there will be some gilts in this set that you will hear from again.
10-9 True Blood x Meat Packer
Not a lot of barrows to be offered, but the ones that are have quality. I like these 4 young [ … ]
Champion Duroc Gilt, 2012 NSS – Sold in February BCA sale.
It’s always a great day when you get the opportunity to look at a great set of Duroc prospects, especially when it’s a set from Stewart Duroc Farm. We all know the track record of successful hogs that Doug has sold to junior exhibitors. As you study this set of hogs that Doug and Carl have put together, just keep in mind that these hogs are raised in a real world environment. They are not pampered in a chip barn with one hog per pen – they are raised on slats in large groups. They are rugged hogs that will grow and function in a wide range of environments and be successful in the show ring.
Bold Ruler x Square
This set of gilts that will be offered on Tuesday provides an opportunity to buy into elite Duroc genetics. Doug has put [ … ]
Had the opportunity to work the Wintex pig sale last evening. What an incredible set of pigs and environment. Spent the day going through little pigs that were offered in the sale and had the opportunity to run out and look at the Thompson Yorkshire boar from Summer Type and Gray hog from Indiana. What a impressive pair of hogs that are sure to complement an already impressive set of boars that have been assembled. Be sure to call if you have any questions.
Back to the little pigs. A super set of Outta Hand babies highlighted this offering. To say that many were highly anticipating this group would be a huge understatement. The pigs represent daddy and everything I thought they would be. They and an impressive set of purebred classifying hogs and a good set of pure York barrows averaged just shy of $1340 bucks. Highlighted by a [ … ]
It’s another chilly day in Oklahoma as we get started with Day 2 of the Tulsa State Fair gilt show. Brian and I will be posting updates throughout the day on the gitls that will sell later this evening.
You can also watch a live feed of the show on stockshowlive.com. Give Brian Anderson a call at 620-515-3348 if you have any questions!
DurocsChampion – Grant Wilbur, Cherokee FFA – Crown Royal x Perfect Game – bred by BrooksReserve – Chancie Cooper, Adair FFA – Buck Cherry 63-8 x Hype – bred by Hoffschulte3rd – Dylan Stieber, Lincoln Co. 4-H – Life Blood x Can’t Touch This – bred by Jackson4th – Hadley Bell, Marshall Co. 4-H – Wis Okie x Imax – bred by May
SpotsChampion – Logan Baker, Kremlin Hillsdale FFA – Time Change x Trigger – bred by HirschfeldReserve – Elizabeth Schneider, Seiling FFA – Happy Feet x Look Who’s Talkin – bred by Whittington3rd – Ellen [ … ]
Started the purebred gilt show this afternoon with Kade Hummel as our judge. A nice set of gilts to highlight day one and must say Kade is doing an excellent job of sorting a sale order and evaluating the hogs. Cooler weather and increased purebred numbers have highlighted the TSF.
I want to list the sale gilts of each breed below and will try to do the same tomorrow as we work thru the respective breeds and crossbreeds.
HampsChampion – Houston Dixon – Long Time Coming x Bear Market – bred by Hurliman BrothersReserve – Samantha Burdick – Power Broker x Vaun – bred by Adrian Brown
BerksChampion – Shelbi Gordon – Timeout x Time Bandit – bred by HoltReserve – Shelby Smith – Dead or Alive x Barkley – bred by Hood3rd – Taylor Wolff – Con Air x Time Bandit – bred by Keim
ChesterChampion – Kaylee Day – Monsoon x Vanilla Ice – bred by BoxReserve – Cobey [ … ]
This week was productive in terms of visits, I spent most of the week in west-central Illinois. Heimer Hampshires has a great set of pigs that Jesse is getting ready to sale. If you are in the market for a show hog this fall you need to look at this set. Jesse’s track record speaks for its self. Peter Farm has a really good set of September pigs they are getting ready to sort out of the nurseries. I also made stops at Blaine Olson’s and Ben Bobbel’s, if you are headed to Aspermont TX this weekend make sure you look at Ben’s set he will have at the sale. The last stop I made on Wednesday was at Hi Point Genetics give me a call and we can talk about the boars. I rounded out the week stopping at JR Fecke’s then made my way back to Iowa so [ … ]
Purdue University Animal Sciences Department shared videos from recent speakers at their annual Fall Pork Career Night that was held on Monday, Oct. 3.The career night gave students interested in the swine industry an opportunity to hear company representatives talk about potential careers and internships involving commercial production, seedstock, feed sales, processing, pharmaceutical sales, nutrition and production. To view the videos and learn more about careers within the industry visit the Purdue Animal Sciences Vimeo channel.
Champion Drive Results – Tulsa Jr Barrow Show
Grand Barrow – Whitney Jung – Sterling, Ok. – HampReserve – Hunter McKinnon – Lone Grove, Ok. – YorkCongratulations to all the exhibitors at the Tulsa State Fair Market Hog Show. The Grand came out of the Hampshire division. Shown by Whitney Jung, this Hampshire-marked barrow was sired by Mile High at Flash Farms and the barrow was raised by Flash Farms and Cooper Livestock.The Reserve Grand Barrow was shown by Hunter McKinnon of Lone Grove and was previously named the Champion Yorkshire Barrow. Hunter’s barrow was a Purebred Yorkshire Barrow raised by Dr. Mike Tripp and sired by Snowplow (Hi Point Genetics). Look for results from the pedigreed gilt show starting tomorrow evening. I will try to post sale animals from the Duroc, York and Hampshire breeds as soon as each breed is completed. If you have any questions pertaining to any [ … ]
I had the opportunity to spend 3 days with Chance helping around the farm to get ready for the upcoming sale. I think I was helping, he might tell you I was only in the way. Either way I was there. I must say that Chance has things looking GREAT!!!!! The set of hogs in this particular sale are very typical of what you would expect from a JLM offering. Chance worked really hard to get pictures of the hogs that he thought represented what they were and I must say he did a very good job. I had the privilege of writing the descriptions for this set and it was an easy set to write about I will tell you.
I know most of you expected to see lots of purebred Hampshire hogs, but they were just too young and not ready to photo. Chance is going to move [ … ]