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National Barrow Show
Austin, Minnesota • Sept. 13, 2015
Judge: Al Schminke, Iowa
Champion Intermediate Showman
1. Payton Hines, Quincy, Michigan
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman
2. Creigh Rourke, Iowa City, Iowa
1. Payton Hines, Quincy, Michigan
2. Creigh Rourke, Iowa City, Iowa
3. Cailyn Hines, Quincy, Michigan
4. Lacey Schmitz, Oakes, North Dakota
5. Dylan Cain, Chariton, Iowa
6. Lynsey Schmitz, Oakes, North Dakota
7. Mclayn Musick, Camp Point, Illinois
8. Olivea Glaser, Griffin, Indiana
9. Shambree Hagan, Princeton, Missouri
10. Madeline Heins, Center Point, Iowa
National Barrow Show
Austin, Minnesota • Sept. 13, 2015
Judge: Al Schminke, Iowa
Champion Junior Showman
Emma Garland, Danville, Indiana
Reserve Champion Junior Showman
Evan Wynne, Alexis, Illinois
1. Emma Garland, Danville, Indiana
2. Evan Wynne, Alexis, Illinois
3. Emma Coursey, Good Hope, Illinois
4. Colby Rourke, Iowa City, Iowa
5. Ryan Holmen, Lanesboro, Minnesota
6. Kyila Schiell, Shakopee, Minnesota
7. Vade Dishman, Straughn, Indiana
8. Cale Niehaus, Saux City, Iowa
9. Jamie Schiell, Shakopee, Minnesota
10. Kelly Jones, Colfax, Illinois
National Barrow Show
Austin, Minnesota • September 13, 2015
Judge: Al Schminke, Iowa
Champion Novice Showman
Sydney Cain, Chariton, Iowa
Reserve Champion Novice Showman
Olivia Vorpagel, Adams, Minnesota
1. Sydney Cain, Chariton, Iowa
2. Olivia Vorpagel, Adams, Minnesota
3. James Earnhart, Albion, Indiana
4. Brant Cope, Martinsburg, Ohio
5. Austin Cain, Chariton, Iowa
6. Max Earnhart, Albion, Indiana
7. Jovie Wirt, Lennox, South Dakota
8. Payton McGrew, Good Hope, Illinois
9. McKinley Krueger, Campbellsport, Wisconsin
10. Kalyse Hawker, Garden City, Minnesota
11. Alayna Hawker, Garden City, Minnesota
Welcome to the 2015 edition of the National Swine Registry’s National Barrow Show® Hog College Row. We are excited about this year’s lineup and look forward to showcasing each of these individuals in the 4th annual NBS® Home Run Drive on Monday, Sept. 14 in Crane Pavilion. During the Home Run Drive, a three judge panel will collaborate to select an overall “Chairman’s Choice” from the eight boars and gilts representing their breeds. Their will also be a “College Choice” award presented to the exhibitors of the highest ranking boar and gilt based on the selections of the college teams participating. Awards will be presented to a community college and university judging team that aligns the Hog College entries closest to the committee’s final decision. This provides for a great atmosphere, while showcasing elite, foundation caliber genetics at one of the most prestigious venues in the purebred swine industry.
Following an extensive search [ … ]
It’s that time of year again. Attending the county and/or state fair is a daily occurrence, sows are farrowing fall litters, and before long, grain harvest will consume almost every waking moment. Simply put, there isn’t always enough time to make it around to every boar stud and strategically plan your mating decisions for the winter and spring litters. Fortunately, I have been able to make it to a large number of boar studs in the Midwest as well as Texas and Oklahoma. So, for the next few blog posts, my aim is to share my perspective on what boars caught my attention, and hopefully, give helpful insight when it comes time to making those mating decisions.
Laird’s Premium Blend Genetics
My boar stud tour started in Arlington, Indiana, with Laird’s Premium Blend Genetics. Wow, to say I was impressed with this set would be a drastic understatement! One, I can’t argue the [ … ]
As the dust settles on another successful Summer Type Conference (STC), everyone’s focus seems to be shifting toward state fair season here in the Midwest. Definitely an exciting time, as those projects we have fed since spring are starting to come around and continue to get better every time you walk in the barn. However, before too long, it is going to be time to start thinking critically about what to breed those key sows to and start the process all over again.
With an absolutely incredible purebred show at Louisville, this year, I wanted to blog about some of the boars I was fortunate enough to see prior to STC, many of which went on to be exhibited at Louisville. I want to offer my opinion on where these studs may be used best. Also, if you would like some insight on STC boars I do not mention, please feel free [ … ]
Summer Type Conference
Louisville, Kentucky • July 4, 2015
Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
57 Gilts :: Average $2,064.04
26 Boars :: Average $12,128.85
Yorkshire Total :: $433,000.00
Premier Yorkshire Sire:
CDNO4 IN CONTROL 3-7
Owned by Genetic Edge & Reynolds Farms, Ohio
Reserve Premier Yorkshire Sire:
HACO2 TCG UNTOUCHABLE 153-6
Owned by Top Cut Genetics & Cobb Farms, Ind.
Doug Stewart of Stewart’s Durocs brought the top-selling Yorkshire boar to the Summer Type Conference. His Bone Buzz son sold to Moyer’s Genetic Edge for $95,000.
Ricker Yorkshires graciously donated this elite Yorkshire gilt to be the NJSA Foundation Female. All proceeds from the auction of this In Control daughter went to the National Junior Swine Association. She was purchased for $15,000 by the NJSA Premier Breeder Travis Hamilton.
After much debate, the Adam Beck family consigned daughter, Kayla Baker’s, gilt to the sale after she topped the entire junior show. She sold for $27,000 to WinTex.
Summer Type Conference
Louisville, Kentucky • July 4, 2015
Landrace Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
6 Gilts :: Average $1,483
4 Boars :: Average $1,150
Landrace Sale Total :: $13,500
Premier Landrace Sire:
KYIK3 PSSS BLADE RUNNER 6-7
Owned by Prairie State, Ill.
Reserve Premier Landrace Sire:
WCMP3 SHARK TANK 2-2
Owned by Upperhand Genetics, Ind.
Maddie Fugate’s Reserve Champion Gilt topped the Landrace sale. She sold for $2,700 to Shaffer’s Goldrush.
Summer Type Conference
Louisville, Kentucky • July 4, 2015
Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
28 Gilts :: Average $2,873
17 Boars :: Average $4,079
Hampshire Sale Total :: $149,800
Premier Hampshire Sire:
AAHH3 OUTLAW 27-3
Owned by Shaffer’s Goldrush
Reserve Premier Hampshire Sire:
JLM3 TIME TRAVELER 16-1
Owned by George & Mike Watson
Kallie Brattain’s Point Maker 90-1 daughter grabbed a banner in both rings before she topped the sale and broke the Hampshire gilt sale record. She sold for $37,100 to Platt Showpigs.
Mike Johnson and Guy Jackson of JJ Genetics brought the top-selling Hampshire boar to Louisville. He’s a Tongue Tied son. Upperhand Genetics bought him for $30,000.
Summer Type Conference
Louisville, Kentucky • July 4, 2015
Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
51 Gilts :: Average $2,409
26 Boars :: Average $7,152
Duroc Sale Total :: $308,825
Premier Duroc Sire:
SDF4 ALL SHOOK UP 6-3
Owned by Crossroads Genetics and Robin Ridge Farms, Ind.
Reserve Premier Duroc Sire:
NWEI4 IMPECCABLE 90-9
Owned by Upperhand Genetics
Bridget Halat’s Reserve Grand Champion Gilt Overall at the National Junior Summer Spectacular broke records in the open sale ring when she sold for $27,000 to Meeker Durocs. She was sired by Royalty.
Chad Day brought a pair of clone littermates to Louisville sired by BR549. 79-2 was named Reserve Champion and was purchased by Premium Blend Genetics. 79-1 (pictured) sold for $34,000 to Triple B.
Nathan Weisinger’s boar who won the youngest class topped the sale. This Generator son sold for $41,000 to Lean Value Sires.
