The NSR Office will be closed November 28-29th for Thanksgiving. The Texas and Arizona litter recording deadline is December 1st. Please plan accordingly.
Top Things to do in Louisville
By: Jessica Harsh
In the livestock world, Louisville, Ky., is known for those ever-popular green shavings. There is nothing better than driving your hog on those green shavings. In addition to showing, we all love going to the show and spending time with people from all across the country we typically only see at shows. Outside of the show, Louisville has a lot to offer for entertainment. Check out these top things to do and places to see while you are in town for NJSS and STC.
Louisville Mega Caverns (zip line in an underground cave)
The Louisville Mega Caverns are a fun adventure for the kids and adults! Voted as the No. 1 thing to do in Louisville, according to Trip Advisor, you will not want to miss this experience. Zip line through the caverns and experience Earth underground. You can find the caverns at 1841 Taylor [ … ]
NJSS Checklist
By: Danika Miller
Packing for a week of challenge, excitement and success at the National Junior Summer Spectacular can be quite daunting and you may find yourself worrying about what you might forget. Have no fear! I have the fix for your packing anxiety! Below I have included the top things you do not want to forget when preparing for the 2018 NJSS.
1. The paperwork!
Do not forget your health papers, pedigrees and YQCA certification/ PQA card. Triple check to make sure you are packing the correct papers for the NJSS with correct ear notches. Check out the rules and regulations page, on the NSR website, if you are not sure what you need.
2. Boots, Belts and Show Shirts
It never failed at nearly every show growing up, we would forget one of the essentials. I would get a new show shirt, belt and most often new socks at the show! Make sure [ … ]
10 Things to Know for NJSS
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and no it’s not Christmas. Its almost time for the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky! In order to get you geared up for an awesome week, we want you to know there are other events going on as well. We have made a list of 10 events you should try out while you’re at the NJSS.
The Fun Starts at Unloading!
Uh… the dreaded task of having to haul all of your tack to your pen and set up. Look at it on the bright side, you get to see your friend from across the country and maybe make some new friends with the people penned on your aisle.
Barnyard Olympics
Who doesn’t enjoy playing crazy games with their friends? You and three of your friends can compete with other teams of four for ultimate bragging rights as [ … ]
World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Crossbred Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio.
103 Gilts :: Average $2,083.98
38 Boars :: Average $6,543.42
141 Total :: Sale Total $463,300.00
David Dickmeyer, Mo., sold his class-winning crossbred boar to SGI Sires, Iowa, for $37,500. This Blurred Vision son topped the Crossbred Sale.
BLURRED VISION x WEDDING NIGHT
World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa •June 3- 9
Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
23 Gilts :: Average $2,242.39
12 Boars :: Average $7,845.83
35 Sale Total :: $145,725.00
Premier Hampshire Sire
GMW6 KEEP SAKE 8-4
Hi Point Genetics, Ill.
Reserve Premier Hampshire Sire
JL6 STRUTS 24-4
Day Hamps, Okla.
Stohlquist Showpigs, Ill., sold their Reserve Champion Hampshire Boar to Upperhand Genetics, Ind. for $32,000. This JGR5 Lethal 58-7 son topped the Hampshire Sale.
JGR5 LETHAL 58-7 x KORB4 ALL EYES 23-7
World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa | June 3-9, 2018
Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
43 Gilts :: Average $1,490.70
25 Boars :: Average $4,224.00
68 Total :: Sale Total $169,700.00
Premier Duroc Sire
RWWF6 ATTENTION 37-1
Upperhand Genetics, Ind.
Reserve Premier Duroc Sire
KTB7 SECOND TO NONE 9-3
Premium Blend Genetics, Ind.
Hirschfeld and Sons, Neb., sold their Champion Duroc Boar to Shaffer’s Goldrush, Ind., for $36,000. This CDO7 Pioneer 6-6 son topped the Duroc Sale.
CDO7 PIONEER 6-6 x NWEI3 ICONIC 13-5
World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Landrace Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio.
9 Gilts :: Average $638.89
1 Boars :: Average $900.00
10 Total :: Sale Total $6,650.00
Premier Landrace Sire
CNTM6 HE’S GOT IT 7-12
Upperhand Genetics, Ind.
Reserve Premier Landrace Sire
PCHS6 MAYHEM 21-3
Crossroads Genetics, Ind.
Emma Howell, Texas, and her Champion Landrace Gilt topped the Landrace Sale for $1,500. This CNTM6 He’s Got It 7-12 gilt is headed to Kansas with Briggs Kerr.
CNTM6 HE’S GOT IT 7-12 x 1CR2 NEXT GENERATION
World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
42 Gilts :: Average $1,301.19
21 Boars :: Average $11,676.19
63 Total :: Sale Total $299,850.00
Premier Yorkshire Sire
KORB7 LEAPS AND BOUNDS 12-8
Upperhand Genetics, Ind.
Reserve Premier Yorkshire Sire
RSY6 AMPED UP 4-1
Thompson Bros. Genetics, Ohio & Schenken Genetics, Texas
Landry Layton, Okla., sold his RSY6 Amped Up 4-1 boar to Thompson Bros. Genetics, Ohio, Schenken Genetics, Texas, and Chuck and Ben Olsen, S.D. This Champion Yorkshire Boar topped the Yorkshire Sale for $150,000.
RSY6 AMPED UP 4-1 x RIY3 RICOCHET 32-4
World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Judges: Boars- Ryan Stohlquist, Ill. & Gilts- Willie Kirkpatrick, Okla
Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 5 Crossbred Boar Winner
Michael Beard, Okla.
1/2 BAKED x BLIND LUCK
Reserve Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 3 Crossbred Boar Winner
WinMor Farms, Iowa
HOUSE MONEY x VISIONARY
Champion Crossbred Gilt & Class 8 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Jaxon Edwards, Texas
KISS MY SOCKS x ANYTHING GOES
Reserve Champion Crossbred Gilt & Class 11 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Brooklyn Skidgel, Okla.
OUTMANNED x OXYGEN
Class 1 Crossbred Boar Winner
Git R Done Showpigs, Ariz.
ECLIPSEPE x SQUARE DEAL
Class 2 Crossbred Boar Winner
Dave Dickmeyer, Mo.
BLURRED VISION x WEDDING NIGHT
Class 4 Crossbred Boar Winner
No Limit Genetics, Calif.
OUTTA BREATH x BLURRED VISION
Class 6 Crossbred Boar Winner
Matthew Conant, Calif.
UNDISPUTED x ON TARGET
Class 1 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Kotton West, Texas
BIG SEXY x WEDDING NIGHT
Class 2 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Blake Privett, Texas
MAN OF HONOR x OUTLIER
Class 3 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Larissa Becker, Minn.
PROTOTYPE x COOKIE
Class 4 Crossbred Gilt Winner
Hunter Langholff, Wis.
RED ALERT x BONE [ … ]
World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 3-9
Judge: Darrell Drake, Ind.
Champion Hampshire Boar & Class 2 Winner
Joostberns Showpigs, Mich. | Breeder: Joostberns Showpigs, Mich.
NAJO6 BLIND AMBITION x OTTN3 WEST POINT 60-3
Reserve Champion Hampshire Boar & 2nd Class 2
Stohlquist Showpigs, Ill. | Breeder: Stohlquist Showpigs, Ill.
JGR5 LETHAL 58-7 x KORB4 ALL EYES 23-7
Champion Hampshire Gilt & Class 3 Hampshire Gilt Winner
Kolton Kilmer, Ind. | Breeder: Kilmer Swine Farm, Ind.
JKK5 BENCHMARK 23-10 x CCF4 GENTRY 5-3
Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt & 2nd Class 3
Shelby Greathouse, Texas | Breeder: Cain Super Sires, Iowa
EC6 THUNDERMAN 51-5 x BJKE5 GRUS FUGITIVE
Class 1 Hampshire Boar Winner
Tegan Walker, Ind. | Breeder: Tegan Walker, Ind.
JLM5 LEGACY 10-1 x AAHH3 MEET YOUR MAKER
Class 1 Hampshire Gilt Winner
Michael St. Clair, Okla. | Breeder: Brent Bolen, Ill.
CVOE6 STATEMENT 18-1 x BOLN4 MAN AMONGST BOYS
Class 2 Hampshire Gilt Winner
Kipton Edie, Ind. | Breeder: Arkfeld Genetics, Neb.
DFH6 SKIP DAY 14-3 x BOLN4 BILLY BAD [ … ]
