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Author Archives: Jessica Harsh

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2015 World Pork Expo Landrace Sale

By Jessica Harsh | Published June 6, 2015

NSR World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6

Landrace Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
9 Gilts :: Average $1,111.11
1 Boars :: Average $1,000.00
10 Sale Total :: $11,000.00

Premier Landrace Sire:
KYIK3 PSSS BLADE RUNNER 6-7
Owned by Prairie State Semen

Reserve Premier Landrace Sire:
KORB2 REVOLUTION 12-2
Owned by Russell Whewell

Eleanor Borba not only topped the show with her pair of Blade Runner littermate gilts but also the sale. Her champion sold for $2,100 to Cash Lehrman, Spenser, South Dakota.

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2015 World Pork Expo Hampshire Sale

By Jessica Harsh | Published June 6, 2015

NSR World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6

Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
27 Gilts :: Average $1,475.93
13 Boars :: Average $7,600.00
40 Sale Total :: $138,650.00

Premier Hampshire Sire:
BOLN3 POINT MAKER 21-10
Owned by Hi Point Swine Genetics

Reserve Premier Hampshire Sire:
JL3 SCORE 14-8
Owned by Cain Super Sires & Joe Lancaster

Korb Farms Inc., Oxford, Ohio, raised the bar during the Hampshire sale selling for a high bid of $90,000 to Upperhand Genetics and Kilmer Swine Farm.
His pedigree reads AAHH3 OUTLAW 27-3 x BOLN9 HOMEMADE 45-1.

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2015 World Pork Expo Duroc Sale

By Jessica Harsh | Published June 6, 2015

NSR World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6

Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
61 Gilts :: Average $1,081
27 Boars :: Average $4,217
Duroc Sale Total :: $179,800

Premier Duroc Sire:
ODH3 KING OF OUTLAWS 3-1
Owned by Top Cut Genetics & Laucher Durocs

Reserve Premier Duroc Sire:
MAFF4 LIFETIME 4-10
Owned by Crossroads Genetics

Meeker Durocs’ Champion Boar also topped the Duroc Sale in Des Moines, Iowa. Top Cut Genetics selected this son of King of Outlaws for $51,000.

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Reporting live from Des Moines: Walton Webcasting at WPX

By Jessica Harsh | Published June 3, 2015

This year, Walton Webcasting and the National Swine Registry (NSR) are teaming up to bring you live show coverage if you are unable to attend World Pork Expo (WPX).

Visit the webcast here.

Not only will you be able to watch live from your laptop, desktop or smartphone, but also a few hours after the show, you will be able to go back and replay the show.

There will be links posted on the NSR and Walton Webcasting websites as WPX gets closer to access show coverage directly.

This opportunity would not be possible without our sponsors. Thank you to:

Exiss/Sooner Trailers
Robin Ridge Farms, Indiana
Top Cut Genetics, Indiana
thepigplanet.com
Moyer Genetic Edge, Ohio
Crossroads Genetics, Indiana
Triple “B” Genetics, Oklahoma
GESDATE
sconlinesales.com
Natural Solutions
MoorMan’s Show Tec/ADM
Real McCoy Genetics, Ohio

Walton Webcasting will also be covering NSR Summer Type Conference and the National Junior Summer Spectacular shows in Louisville, Kentucky. There will another opportunity to serve as a sponsor of the webcast for these [ … ]

Posted in General | Tagged ADM, Crossroads Genetics, Des Moines, Exiss Trailers, GESDATE, Iowa, MoorMan's, Moyer Genetic Edge, Natural Solutions, NJSA, NSR, Real McCoy Genetics, Robin Ridge Farms, sconlinesales.com, show coverage, Show Tec, Sooner Trailers, thepigplanet.com, Top Cut Genetics, Triple "B" Genetics, Walton Webcasting, World Pork Expo, WPX | Leave a comment

WPX Preview: 10 places to visit in Des Moines

By Jessica Harsh | Published May 27, 2015

Can you believe it? World Pork Expo (WPX) is less than a week away! Most of you are probably in the “crunch-time” mode to get the final touches complete before you take your adventure to Des Moines, Iowa, in the Hawkeye state. As you finish packing your show clothes and trailers, we combined a list of some of the top places to visit while in Des Moines after the shows or in your downtime during the day. These range from museums, amusement parks, shopping and more. Safe travels to WPX, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

1. Iowa State Fairground

Lucky for us, WPX is hosted here! The Iowa State Fairgrounds is an extremely popular place in Iowa, especially during the summer. The fairground takes up approximately 450 acres and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places because of its buildings. The Iowa State Fair is consecutively ranked highly amongst the top [ … ]

Posted in General | Tagged Adventureland Amusement Park, Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, Des Moines Art Center, Iowa, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Jordan Creek Town Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Principal Park, Salisbury House & Garden, Science Center of Iowa, State Historical Museum, World Pork Expo, WPX | Leave a comment

Meet the 2015 Interns

By Jessica Harsh | Published May 21, 2015

With the spring semester completed, the 2015 summer interns began their first week with the National Swine Registry (NSR) and National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) May 18. The NSR and NJSA would like to welcome to the office and in the field – Charlie Huelsenbeck, Jessica Harsh and Matt Romoser. We sat down with them to learn more about their background and what they are looking forward to the most this summer. We hope you enjoy getting to know our interns a little more!

 

Charlie Hulsenbeck – NJSA

Q: Where are you from?

A: Churubusco, Indiana – a town north of Fort Wayne. 

Q: Where do you attend school, and what class are you in?

A: I am currently a senior at Purdue University. 

Q: What is your major?

A: My major is agricultural education.

Q: What activities are you involved in at college?

A: I was a member of the 2014 Purdue University livestock judging team, am involved in the Block & Bridle Club as well [ … ]

Posted in General, National Junior Swine Association, National Swine Registry, NSR Fieldview | Tagged Charlie Hulsenbeck, Communications, Field Staff, interns, Iowa State University, Jessica Harsh, marketing, Matt Romoser, NJSA, NSR, Purdue University | Leave a comment
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