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World Pork Expo
Des Moines, Iowa • June 1-6
Judge: Ben Bobell, Ill.
Grand Champion Yorkshire Boar & Class 4 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Chuck and Ben Olsen, Irene, S.D.
CDO3 BRUNO 273-8 x LMO1 ICE AGE 8-7
Reserve Grand Champion Yorkshire Boar & Class 1 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Ricker Yorkshires, Fort Jennings, Ohio
CDNO4 IN CONTROL 3-7 x SRF2 DOC LOGAN 7-5
Grand Champion Yorkshire Gilt & Class 7 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Cole Wilcox, Bedford, Ind.
HAF3 PANTS DOWN 18-5 x ARK0 FINAL MOVE 2-8
Reserve Grand Champion Yorkshire Gilt & Class 6 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Daniel Newnum, Kingman, Ind.
CDO3 BRUNO 273-8 x RWG0 NET WORTH 233-1
Class 2 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Final Drive Genetics, Shipshewana, Ind.
LFC3 THE JOURNEY 34-8 x SS1 ABOUT TIME 59-2
Class 3 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Causemaker Family Genetics, Atkinson, Ill.
CDNO4 SEIZE CONTROL x ARK2 FINAL MOVE 154-8
Class 1 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Braden Steidley, Claremore, Okla.
RIY3 RICOCHET 32-4 x WGW2 KING GEORGE 61-1
Class 2 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Randy Wirt & Family, Parker, S.D.
SSFS3 UNTOUCHABLE 6-1 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
NSR Weanling Pig Extravaganza
Richmond, Indiana • April 22
Sifter: Adam Beck, Indiana
Grand Champion Overall & Champion Dark Crossbred Gilt Prospect
Tag 1663 :: Shown by Triple L
Reserve Grand Champion Overall & Champion Yorkshire Gilt Prospect
Tag 629 :: Shown by Thompson Brothers Genetics
Champion Berkshire Gilt Prospect
Tag 624 :: Shown by Allison Litman
Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt Prospect
Tag 652 :: Shown by Arnold Showpigs
Champion Chester Gilt Prospect
Tag 689 :: Shown by Knick Show Pigs
Reserve Champion Chester Gilt Prospect
Tag 645 :: Shown by Chet Folck
Champion Duroc Gilt Prospect
Tag 549 :: Shown by David Martin
Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt Prospect
Tag 543 :: Shown by RAR Genetics
Champion Hampshire Gilt Prospect
Tag 646 :: Shown by McCoy Genetics
Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt Prospect
Tag 536 :: Shown by Trey & Cade Fecke
Champion Hereford Gilt Prospect
Tag 688 :: Shown by Don & Todd Michael
Reserve Champion Hereford Gilt Prospect
Tag 553 :: Shown by Schmeltz Livestock
Champion Landrace Gilt Prospect
Tag 681 :: Shown by Kyle & Jessica [ … ]
NSR Weanling Pig Extravaganza
Richmond, Indiana • April 22
Sifter: Adam Beck, Indiana
Grand Champion Overall & Champion Yorkshire Male Prospect
Tag 537 :: Shown by Ifft Yorkshires
Reserve Grand Champion Overall & Champion Dark Crossbred Male Prospect
Tag 1611 :: Shown by Mike Smith
Champion Berkshire Male Prospect
Tag 589 :: Shown by Cameron Penick
Reserve Champion Berkshire Male Prospect
Tag 603 :: Show by Brian Gottschalk
Champion Chester Male Prospect
Tag 576 :: Shown by Tice and Neal
Reserve Champion Chester Male Prospect
Tag 650 :: Chet Folck
Champion Duroc Male Prospect
Tag 500 :: Shown by Robin Ridge Farms
Reserve Champion Duroc Male Prospect
Tag 555 :: Shown by Nelson Brothers
Champion Hampshire Male Prospect
Tag 661 :: Shown by Dave Hanson
Reserve Champion Hampshire Male Prospect
Tag 530 :: Shown by C&C Showpigs
Champion Hereford Male Prospect
Tag 687 :: Shown by Todd Michael
Reserve Champion Hereford Male Prospect
Tag 648 :: Shown by Chet Folck
Champion Landrace Male Prospect
Tag 564 :: Shown by Lance & Mitchell Westcamp
Champion Poland Male Prospect
Tag 562 :: [ … ]
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28
Crossbred Boar Sale
Auctioneer: Ronnie Kreis, Ohio
36 Boars :: Average $4,592
Crossbred Boar Sale Total :: $165,300
Seth Keplinger’s Crossbred Boar topped the sale when he sold to Triple B Sires for $35,000. He’s sired by The Bandit.
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28
Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
56 Gilts :: Average $1,142
24 Boars :: Average $2,119
Duroc Sale Total :: $114,775
Premier Duroc Sire:
NWEI3 ICONIC 13-5
Owned by A Cut Above
Reserve Premier Duroc Sire:
SDF3 LIGHT EM UP 3-2
Owned by Crossroads Genetics
Earnhart’s Crazy Eye’s son topped the Duroc Sale when he sold for $15,500 to Hi Point Genetics and Jerry McLemore.
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28
Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
29 Gilts :: Average $2,001
22 Boars :: Average $2,828
Hampshire Sale Total :: $120,225
Premier Hampshire Sire:
CFLK3 NO DEBATE 14-5
Owned by Hi Point Genetics
Reserve Premier Hampshire Sire:
KMRE3 HAYMAKER 11-5
Owned by Premium Blend Genetics
Gus Mitchem’s Champion Hampshire Gilt topped the sale when she sold for $21,000. This Revival gilt is California bound with Mark and Sandy Ottenwalter.
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28
Landrace Sale
Auctioneer: Ronnie Kreis, Ohio
6 Gilts :: Average $650
5 Boars :: Average $2,640
Landrace Sale Total :: $17,100
Premier Landrace Sire:
DOVS2 BAD CAT 9-8
Owned by Premium Blend Genetics
Reserve Premier Landrace Sire:
KORB2 REVOLUTION 12-2
Owned by McGrew Showpigs
McGrew Showpigs’ Champion Landrace Boar topped the sale when he sold to Purple Power Boar Stud for $9,000. He’s a Revolution son.
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 28
Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Ronnie Kreis, Ohio
35 Gilts :: Average $1,096
24 Boars :: Average $3,181
Yorkshire Sale Total :: $114,700
Premier Yorkshire Sire:
LFC3 THE JOURNEY 34-8
Owned by Hi Point Genetics and Lorenzen Farms
Reserve Premier Yorkshire Sire:
CDO3 TAKE NOTICE 73-8
Owned by Crossroads Genetics, Robin Ridge Farms and Heimer Hampshires
Carter and Nolan Hoge’s entry topped the Yorkshire sale. Their Moonshine son was out of the same dam as Slow Ride. Steve Cobb and Family purchased him for $20,000.
NSR Southwest Type Conference
Belton, Texas • Feb. 27
Judge: Rick Whitman, Texas
Champion Crossbred Boar and Class 3 Winner
Chumbley Farms, Howe, Texas
WALK THIS WAY x SWAGGER x WALK THIS WAY
Reserve Champion Crossbred Boar and Class 4 Winner
Ed & Brad Mortensen, Kent City, Mich.
HISTORIC x ROCK SOLID x TRUMP THIS
Class 1 Crossbred Boar Winner
Daniel Carrier, Vinton, La.
BIG MONSTER x BONE COLLECTOR
Class 2 Crossbred Boar Winner
Chuck and Ben Olsen, Irene, S.D.
JETHRO (HILLBILLY BONE SON) x BOOST
Class 5 Crossbred Boar Winner
WD Swine Farm, Turlock, Calif.
BIG AFFAIR x RATED R x BATTLE CRY