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Meet the Staff
NSR Vice President of Operations, Ellen Knauth
How many years have you worked for the NSR?
I have been with NSR since July of 2014, so six years.
What is your favorite aspect of your role with the NSR?
I grew up in the swine industry and was able to make a lot of friends from across the country. In my position at NSR, it is fun for me to see those “kids” I grew up with having success at our shows.
What is one thing you wish members knew about your job?
The best part of my job is seeing members succeed and getting to be a part of making that happen. It’s tough to be the bad guy who has to make the rules and enforce them, I really just want everyone to be able to come to our events and have an easy and enjoyable time!
What is your favorite NSR [ … ]
Meet the Staff
NSR Chief Executive Officer, Clay Zwilling
How many years have you worked for the NSR?
Three
What is your favorite aspect of your role with the NSR?
Working with our membership to navigate and overcome industry challenges and to enhance the goals of their operations.
What is one thing you wish members knew about your job?
Every day is different, and making challenging decisions can be difficult, but we are here to represent the membership. If members ever have questions, ideas, or concerns, they should feel comfortable reaching out to the staff and myself. It is always better to have accurate information and perspectives. And we are here to listen.
What is your favorite NSR memory?
Last year was the first year we did a “retiring ceremony” for the Junior Board. The staff took total ownership in the making it special and watching the Junior Board retire and seeing the young NJSA members in the crowd [ … ]
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 26-29
Crossbred Boar Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
19 Boars :: Average $2,687.00
19 Sale Total :: $51,050.00
Daulton Family Showpigs, Ohio, and their Champion Crossbred Boar topped the 2020 Southwest Type Conference Crossbred Boar Sale. This son of Knockout sold to Shipley Swine Genetics, Ohio for $14,000.
KNOCKOUT x ALLIANCE
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 26-29
Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Chad Day, Ind.
11 Gilts :: Average $918.00
17 Boars :: Average $3,138.00
28 Sale Total :: $63,450.00
Premier Yorkshire Sire
LLAY7 DOMINATOR 10-1
Thompson Brothers Genetics, Ohio, Olsen Yorks, S.D., & Schenken Genetics, Texas
Res. Premier Yorkshire Sire
WGW8 TCG STRUCK A NERVE 60-4
Top Cut Genetics, Ind., & George Watson, Ky.
Nathan Klinefelter, Illinois, and his Yorkshire boar topped the 2020 Southwest Type Conference Yorkshire Sale. This son of LLAY7 Dominator 10-1 sold to DL Showpigs, Texas, for $23,000.
LLAY7 DOMINATOR 10-1 x RIY3 BONE BUZZ 87-7
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 26-29
Landrace Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
4 Gilts :: Average $550.00
2 Boars :: Average $700.00
6 Sale Total :: $3,600.00
Premier Landrace Sire
KORB8 CHANGE OF PACE 7-4
Premium Blend Genetics, Ind., Dale Wilde, Ill., McGrew Showpigs, Ill., & Maddie Fugate, Ill.
Res. Premier Landrace Sire
THAY8 THE KID 15-1
Joseph Yorks, Ohio
McGrew Showpigs, Illinois, and their Champion Landrace Gilt topped the 2020 Southwest Type Conference Landrace Sale. This daughter of JMG7 Hammer it Out sold to Matt Murdoch, Texas, for $1,000.
JMG7 HAMMER IT OUT x KORB2 REVOLUTION 12-2
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 26-29
Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
22 Gilts :: Average $1,291.00
14 Boars :: Average $4,346.00
36 Sale Total :: $89,250.00
Premier Hampshire Sire
RMF8 GRAND ENTRANCE 9-4
Hi Point Genetics, Ill., & Robert Meeker Family, Ill.
Res. Premier Hampshire Sire
CFLK6 GRUS WORLD CLASS 2-1
Shaffer’s Goldrush, Ind.
DCM Hamps and Durocs, Iowa, and their Champion Hampshire Boar topped the 2020 Southwest Type Conference Hampshire Sale. This son of MRHN8 Black Panther 5-5 sold to Premium Blend Genetics, Indiana, for $28,000.
MRHN8 BLACK PANTHER 5-5 x JGR7 REPUTABLE 32-9
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 26-29
Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
34 Gilts :: Average $995.00
16 Boars :: Average $3,275.00
50 Sale Total :: $86,225.00
Premier Duroc Sire
ABF7 LAST DROP 69-3
Crossroads Genetics, Ind.
Res. Premier Duroc Sire
JRSP8 MAD DOG 54-1
Purple Power Boar Stud, Ind.
Olsen Yorks, South Dakota, and their Champion Duroc Boar topped the 2020 Southwest Type Conference Duroc Sale. This son of CDO8 Stands Proud 21-3 sold to Premium Blend Genetics, Indiana, for $19,000.
CDO8 STANDS PROUD 21-3 x CDO7 PIONEER 6-6
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 26-29
Judge: Kelton Mason, Texas
Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 1 Winner
Daulton Family Showpigs, Ohio
KNOCKOUT x ALLIANCE
Res. Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 2 Winner
Price Livestock, Ohio
SAFE WORD x TEEN SPIRIT
Class 3 Crossbred Boar Winner
Lutz Farms, Ohio
SECRET SOCIETY x SQUARE EDGE
Class 4 Crossbred Boar Winner
Murray State University, Ky.
CAT SCAN x HIGH GEAR
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 26-29
Judge: Randal Buck, Okla.
Champion Yorkshire Boar & Class 1 Winner
Hofschulte Genetics, Okla.
NCH8 UPROAR 33-1 x RIY3 BONE BUZZ 87-7
Res. Champion Yorkshire Boar & Class 4 Winner
Murray State University, Ky.
LLAY7 DOMINATOR 10-1 x RIY5 CAPITAL GAIN 72-1
Champion Yorkshire Gilt & Class 3 Winner
Murray State University, Ky.
CDO8 LEXUS 80-2 x CDO7 WOOLLY LEGS 2-4
Res. Champion Yorkshire Gilt & 2nd Class 3
Charlie Rivers, La. | Breeder: Ricker Yorkshires, Ohio
SNKP8 ENCORE 107-10 x JGR6 READY MADE 106-9
Class 2 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Goff Select Swine Genetics, Ind.
BG8 BG SELECT FOUNDATION x LFC6 ALMOST THERE 1-6
Class 3 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Darren Felts, Kan.
LLAY7 BIG CHIEF 10-6 x CARI7 STOKED 30-8
Class 1 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Matthew Shultz, Ky.
LFC8 LADIES MAN 8-10 x RWG5 PARLAY 6-2
Class 2 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Stoller Family, Ill.
DTF7 SS PIKES PEAK 5-3 x RIY6 VISION 2020 8-2
Class 4 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Tucker Ondrusek, Texas | Breeder: Blazin 7s & Edwards Family [ … ]
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 26-29
Judge: Chad Day, Ind.
Champion Landrace Boar & Class 1 Winner
McGrew Showpigs, Ill.
KORB8 CHANGE OF PACE x CKW7 CLOCKS TICKING
Res. Champion Landrace Boar & Class 2 Winner
McGrew Showpigs, Ill.
KORB8 CHANGE OF PACE x JMG7 GREEN TOP GENERAL
Champion Landrace Gilt & Class 1 Winner
McGrew Showpigs, Ill.
JMG7 HAMMER IT OUT x KORB2 REVOLUTION 12-2
Res. Champion Landrace Gilt & Class 2 Winner
Caroline Wideman, Texas | Breeder: Curt Watson, Wis.
OTTN8 ORGANIZED CHAOS x WTX4 GOT ‘EM 14-6