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This past week, NSR hosted a group of visitors from China at the office in West Lafayette, Ind. The group, accompanied by Professor Wang of China Agricultural University, included buyers from three different Chinese companies. Throughout the visit, the buyers were escorted by George Bruns and Chuck Bastrom of Ag-World Inc., and Nicholas Zhang of China Animal Husbandry Group.
L to R: Professor Wang, Dr. Clint Schwab, & George Bruns
NSR CEO, Dr. Clint Schwab, and Director of Genetic and Technical Services at NSR, Dr. Justin Fix, hosted the meeting, which centered on the Swine Genetic and Testing Evaluation System (STAGES™). STAGES™ is a program developed by the National Swine Registry to facilitate genetic improvement through calculation of the most economically significant traits in purebred swine production. The international breeders, all customers of U.S. purebred genetics, were interested in the intricacies and daily functions of the genetic program. To learn more about STAGES™, click [ … ]
The 2012 New Year’s celebration included the addition of two new staff members to the National Swine Registry – Brian Anderson and Jen Gillespie.
Anderson joined the NSR team of field representatives and will be covering the Southwest territory (see the map below). Brian will visit breeders across the Southwestern region of the U.S. and attend NSR shows and events to promote the purebred use of Doroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire swine. You can follow Brian on the road through the NSR Fieldview blog here.
NSR CEO Clint Schwab is excited to have Anderson on board: “Brian brings to the position many years of experience in different facets of the livestock industry,” Schwab says. “He was raised in the purebred swine business, which spurred his obvious passion and understanding of the purebred swine industry. We are excited to have someone with his background and expertise joining our team and representing the [ … ]
Tune into ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition this evening at 8 EST/7 p.m. CST to try and catch a glimpse of Yorkshire breeder Jim Grimm and his boar, JGR Big Easy 12-5.
Grimm and “Big Easy” visit with some of the show’s crew. The Grimms used the opportunity to educate the public about swine production.
The Grimm family was on-site while the Extreme Makeover crew filmed this evening’s episode in northwest Iowa, and Big Easy was invited to give a cameo performance in the opening scene.
All together, more than 1,000 community volunteers, including the Grimms, helped the Gibbs family rebuild their home.
To read more about the Big Easy’s big debut click here, or visit ABC’s Extreme Makeover website to get more details on this evening’s show.
WRITE YOURSELF TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE!The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to announce the 2012 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Program administered by the National Pork Producers Council.Introduced in 1990 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Live Hog Futures, the Pork Industry Scholarship Program continues to recognize outstanding youth in the pork community. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry-talented and thoughtful students who may emerge as industry leaders someday.To be eligible applicants must:1. Be an undergraduate student in a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture;2. Write a brief letter indicating what role you see yourself playing in the pork industry after graduation;3. Submit an essay of 750 words or less describing an issue you see confronting the pork industry today or in the future – and offer your solutions;4. Obtain two letters of reference [ … ]
Jim Grimm’s proven herdsire is now a rising star. JGR9 Big Easy 12-5, made his television debut in a cameo performance on the popular show Extreme Home Makeover.
ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover builds community while building new homes for deserving families. While on location filming a show in northwest Iowa, the crew of Extreme Home Makeover invited the Grimm’s to take part in the show – by bringing some “pig power” on site. Before the show’s host, Ty Pennington, could shout his famous saying, “Move that bus,” Big Easy took part in the opening of the show.
Pennington cozies up with his “co-star,” Grimm’s Yorkshire boar, Big Easy.
The large, Yorkshire boar that lives at Grimm Quality Purebreds in Maynard, Iowa, was featured as one way the community could demolish the existing home. Although the crowd opted for a large tractor to level the house, Big Easy spent plenty of time in [ … ]
2011 NSR Fall ClassicDuncan, Okla.Nov. 16-19Crossbred Boar SaleAuctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio28 boars • Average $9,727 Crossbred Sale Total = $272,350For full sale results, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/.
Newcastle Genetics, Okla., drove the top-selling crossbred boar at the NSR Fall Classic. The belted, Gotham son brought $150,000. He sold to WinTex Farms, Texas.
Forsyth Brothers’ Reserve Champion Crossbred boar sold to Purple Power Boar Stud, Ind., for $30,000.
2011 NSR Fall ClassicDuncan, Okla.Nov. 16-19Yorkshire Boar & Gilt SaleAuctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.19 boars • Average $1,750 • Total $33,25045 gilts • Average $872 • Total $39,250Yorkshire Sale Total = $72,500For full sale results, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/.Premier SireWGW9 THE GRIZZ 38-8Owned by Shipley Swine Genetics, OH
Reserve Premier SireJRSP0 TCGO TCG COMMITTED 44-1Owned by Top Cut Genetics & Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, IN
Shipley Swine Genetics, Ohio, had the winning Yorkshire gilt. The Grizz daughter sold to J.P. Parrish, Ind., for $5,000.
2011 NSR Fall ClassicDuncan, Okla.Nov. 16-19Duroc Boar & Gilt SaleAuctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio16 boars • Average $2,959 • Total $47,35035 gilts • Average $814 • Total $28,475Duroc Sale Total = $75,825For full sale results, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/.Premier SireDANM9 GRIZZLY BEAR SSP 22-1Owned by Swine Genetics International, IA
Reserve Premier SireTPSP9 EINSTEIN 18-2Owned by Upperhand Genetics, IN
The Palmer Family, Okla., drives the Grand Champion Duroc boar. Weldon Walser, Texas, purchased his entry for $10,000.
2011 NSR Fall ClassicDuncan, Okla.Nov. 16-19Hampshire Boar & Gilt SaleAuctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio8 boar • Average $1,053 • Total $8,42516 gilts • Average $918 • Total $13,625Hampshire Sale Total = $22,050For full sale results, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/.Premier SireJSE0 MAKE MY DAY 28-2Owned by Steve & Dereck Earnhart, IN
Reserve Premier SireDMP0 Frozen In Time 31-2Owned by Swine Genetics International, IA, & Wes Barone, CA
Shane Brinning of Brinning Genetics, Iowa, drives the Grand Champion Hampshire boar. Karan Janes, Texas, purchased his entry for $2,600.
2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Gilt Sale Results
Nov. 16-19
Duncan, Okla.
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio312 gilts • Average $722 • Total $225,400
Champion Overall & Champion Berkshire Gilt
Lot 105, Russell Kneese, 12-7
Sold for $4,750
Top-Selling, Reserve Champion Overall & Champion Dark Cross Gilt
Lot 2608, Heimer Hampshires, 44-7
Sold for $12,500
Reserve Berkshire Gilt
Lot 158, Nation Show Pigs, 6-7
Sold for $1,200
Champion Chester Gilt
Lot 37, Aimee & Lynsee Shaffer, 10-3
Sold for $1,500
Reserve Chester Gilt
Lot 492, S&D Showpigs, 12-1
Sold for $800
Champion Duroc Gilt
Lot 30, Tom Thompson, 87-6
Sold for $1,000
Reserve Duroc Gilt
Lot 217, Bryan Funk, 9-2
Sold for $1,600
Champion Hampshire Gilt
Lot 239, Mike Murphy Farms, 11-5
Sold for $500
Reserve Hampshire Gilt
Lot 82, Range & Theobald, 22-13
Sold for $700
Champion Landrace Gilt
Lot 478, Small Town Genetics, 44-7
Sold for $800
Reserve Landrace Gilt
Lot 479, Small Town Genetics, 35-9
Sold for $450
Champion Poland Gilt
Lot 125, Todd Boicken, 12-3
Sold for $700
Reserve Poland Gilt
Lot 179, [ … ]