The NSR Office will be closed November 28-29th for Thanksgiving. The Texas and Arizona litter recording deadline is December 1st. Please plan accordingly.
A Friend Can Change Your World
By: Katie Miller, Kate Communicates
Above: Shara (left) and Kandy (right) in their hospital gowns, seeing each other in the hospital the first time since the surgery.
Scott and Shara Evans saw the worst of it. When they learned their good friend, Kandy Schminke, was taken to the hospital in late July, they boarded an Iowa-bound plane to be there for Kandy and her husband, Al. Neither family likely knew how quickly the situation would turn dire. Together, they waited for a barrage of testing to be completed – blood draws, ultra sounds and a biopsy. All of those tests culminated to a diagnosis no one was prepared to hear: End-Stage Kidney Disease from RPGN with coexist ANCA positive and anti-GBM positive.
“I kind of describe it as an out-of-person experience,” Kandy says. “I was sitting there, and you’re almost in a cloud. You have so much information [ … ]
NJSA Junior Board Feature :: Adrian Austin
What is your favorite aspect of being on the Junior Board?
For me, the National Junior Swine Association is not just about who can win a hog show. Ultimately, the banners may fade and we might forget who won a certain show, but the examples we set and how we behaved as leaders will remain. I have a desire to be that type of positive example for young NJSA members, just as past board members were for me. There comes a point in everyone’s life where they discover what their passion is, or what they are meant to do, and watching the younger members discover their purpose in the show ring is truly the rewarding part of serving on the junior board. To me, these young people are a constant reminder that competitive livestock events are meant to serve as an outlet for youth to [ … ]
2018 National Youth Leadership Conference Speakers
Brenda Dismore
Brenda Dismore is an experienced meat scientist with 25 years of experience working for some of the most recognized meat companies in the United States. She is currently the Associated Director of Product Development for Tyson Foods. Brenda earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science, with a meat science concentration from the University of Illinois, in 1993. She then earned her master’s degree from Colorado State University in animal science, with a meat science concentration, in 1995. During her career, Brenda has developed over 50 new products from concept to commercialization. She is responsible for saving more than $20 million for her companies. Among her accomplishments, Brenda launched a full line of frozen protein breakfast products under the Jimmy Dean Delights banner, as well as the Ball Park Fully Cooked Beef Patties and Jerky. Brenda is involved in numerous activities that support and promote [ … ]
Ready, Set, Judge
By: Haley Stark
There is no feeling that compares to the moment you turn around and face a class of four. You scrutinize each up and down and evaluate the good and the bad. You pace back and forth and frantically scribble down on that steno page. You decide on your placing, develop your reasoning and prepare yourself to defend your placings in the reasons room. It comes down to all the preparation and hard work you’ve invested. Whether you bust a class or come off the floor clean, this is the world of livestock evaluation.
For many hog enthusiasts like myself, the World Pork Expo is one of the most exciting events of the summer. Between walking tacos, endless pork meals, quality hogs and numerous youth member activities, there’s something for everyone at World Pork Expo, including a livestock judging contest. If you’re new to the world of livestock [ … ]
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 3, 2018
Crossbred Boar Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
32 Boars :: Average $3,532.81
32 Sale Total :: $113,050.00
Blake Edwards, Texas, sold his Champion Crossbred Boar for the sale-topping price of $24,000. He is headed to Indiana with Kilmer Swine Farm and Rodibaugh and Sons.
STRAIGHT SURVIVOR x SUNSHINE N WHISKEY
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 3, 2018
Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
36 Gilts :: Average $1,036.11
14 Boars :: Average $3,662.50
50 Sale Total :: $88,575.00
Premier Yorkshire Sire
FNKA4 PROVEN JOURNEY 1-3
Chuck and Ben Olsen, S.D.
Reserve Premier Yorkshire Sire
RIY5 CAPITAL GAIN 72-1
Moyer Genetic Edge and Ricker Yorkshires, Ohio
Carman Montgomery, Okla., and her Reserve Champion Yorkshire Boar topped the Yorkshire Sale for the price of $40,000. He is headed to Indiana with Crossroads Genetics, DJ Sanders and Jason Leigh.
TMF6 LIGHT THIS 28-8 x RWG4 THE PROPHET 4-1
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 3, 2018
Landrace Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
13 Gilts :: Average $686.54
3 Boars :: Average $3,933.33
16 Sale Total :: $20,725.00
Premier Landrace Sire
PCHS6 MAYHEM 21-3
Crossroads Genetics, Ind.
Reserve Premier Landrace Sire
JMG6 SECRETS OUT 54-6
Dale Wilde, Texas, and McGrew Showpigs, Ill.
McGrew Showpigs, Ill., sold their Champion Landrace Boar for the sale-topping price of $9,000. He is headed to Indiana with Shaffer’s Goldrush.
JMG6 SECRETS OUT 54-6 x WTX4 GOT ‘EM 14-6
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 3, 2018
Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
32 Gilts :: Average $975.00
14 Boars :: Average $2,192.86
46 Sale Total :: $61,900.00
Premier Hampshire Sire
DHS6 BARN TALK 15-3
Hi Point Genetics, Ill.
Reserve Premier Hampshire Sire
TBRO5 BUSCH LEAGUE 139-2
Drake Purebreds, Ind.
Isla Grande Farms, Ohio, topped the Hampshire Sale with their TPSP5 Believe the Hype son. He is headed to Ohio with Lean Value Sires, Boblenz Edmonstone Genetics and Sollars Farms, for the price of $11,000.
TPSP5 BELIEVE THE HYPE x IGJG3 POINT MAKER 42-1
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 3, 2018
Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
43 Gilts :: Average $940.12
23 Boars :: Average $2,582.61
66 Sale Total :: $99,825.00
Premier Duroc Sire
CDO6 HE’S IT 215-2
Chuck or Ben Olsen, S.D.
Reserve Premier Duroc Sire
NBRP5 HE’S THE ONE 15-6
Hi Point Genetics and Norman and Ripberger, Ill.
Stewart’s Duroc Farm, Iowa, sold their high-selling Duroc boar to Thompson Bros. Genetics, Ohio, for $30,000.
SDF5 HE’S THE LIGHT 60-6 x SDF4 DRIVE SHAFT 54-2
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28-March 3, 2018
Judge: John Huinker, Iowa
Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 5 Winner
Blake Edwards, Texas
STRAIGHT SURVIVOR x SUNSHINE N WHISKEY
Reserve Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 6 Winner
Newcastle Genetics, Okla.
LEGACY 5 x I’M THE MAN
Class 1 Crossbred Boar Winner
Michael Cordova, N.M.
WHAT’S THAT x COMING IN HOT
Class 2 Crossbred Boar Winner
Kilmer Swine Farm, Ind.
BIG VISION x WHEELS R TURNING
Class 3 Crossbred Boar Winner
Knight Showpigs, Texas
WEDDING NIGHT x ALL IN
Class 4 Crossbred Boar Winner
Tim Boganwright & Family, Ind.
NOTORIOUS x EARLE
Class 7 Crossbred Boar Winner
Riggs-Thurston Showpigs, Ind.
MOUSE TRAP x POINT MAKER
