The NSR office will be closed December 24th through January 1st. Regular office hours will resume Thursday, January 2nd.
After many miles and herd visits, the NSR Field Staff has assembled the NSR portion of this year’s NBS Hog College Row. Below are the NSR boar and gilt representatives that will be showcased in Austin next week.As a reminder, each of these individuals will be driven in the 2nd annual Hog College Home Run Drive competition on Monday evening. Judging teams will have the opportunity to submit their vote for champion boar and gilt. Winning teams in the junior and senior college divisions will recieve awards.For more information on this year’s Hog College entries, feel free to contact the NSR field staff and the breeders behind these individuals. Note: One of the two Duroc Boars pictured below will be designated for Hog College Duroc Boar. The other will be entered in the Duroc Boar show in Austin.
Hog College Duroc Boar CandidateOwner: Huinker Durocs Ltd., Decorah, IAEar Notch: 40-1DOB: 2/3/13Sire: HD2 Red [ … ]
I had a great visit with the Schroeder’s this week. The Packer pigs looked amazing. Below is a couple of pictures of the type of hogs this young sire is generating. If you are interested in visiting with me about the hogs give me a call or contact Hilman at (608) 643-6173
WinMor’s 2013 STC Champion Hampshire Boarsold for $61,000 to Lean Value Sires, OhioDam is sired by “The Judge”2006 Hog College Hampshire Boar
Record Summer
Hopefully everyone that participated in the festivities in Des Moines and Louisville has now had a chance to recover and catch their breath. We would like to thank all the exhibitors, breeders and buyers that made the 2013 summer show season one of the most successful in history. It is an exciting time to be in the purebred swine industry and we continue to see increased participation at NSR events. As we begin the State Fair season here in the Midwest, we would also like to remind breeders about the National Barrow Show® which will take place in Austin, Minn., September 8-11.
National Barrow Show® Hog College Row
“The Judge”2006 Hog College Hampshire BoarBred by Real McCoy Genetics, Ohio
Throughout the history of the National Barrow Show®, Hog College Row has showcased elite breeding hogs that have made significant contributions to [ … ]
This year the Foundation Female comes from a herd that needs no introduction to the Hampshire breed. Early in the spring Jesse Heimer of Heimer Hampshires was approached about donating a gilt to be offered as the Foundation Female. Jesse without hesitation agreed to provide this gilt, however he wanted to put a spin on things. This year the NJSA will be offering a bred gilt from the heart of the Heimer Hamshire herd.
Now during this entire process, Jesse had one stipulation that we make this about the NJSA and the kids, but I would be remiss if I didn’t say a thing or two about Jesse. Jesse was one of the instrumental individuals in developing the NJSA program. He served on the original steering committee that truly shaped the NJSA into what it is today. Jesse has continued to support youth development by sharing his time and knowledge.
Brian Anderson [ … ]
On my way home from Des Moines I can’t help but reflect on what a incredible week we had at the World Pork Expo. Not only did we have a record number of junior exhibitors but we had a one of the highest grossing sales in NSR history. If this past week didn’t get you excited about our industry then you need to check your pulse!
I wanted to take the time to not only congratulate the junior exhibitors for their accomplishments, but also praise the breeders for bringing out one of the deepest sets of breeding stock that have been exhibited and sold in recent history. I believe that we ran some true herd sires through the ring on Saturday and I can only say that the sale averages speak to the quality of this set. Be sure to check out the NSR website for full details on where these [ … ]
If you are serious about showing and raising elite Hampshire hogs you had better study this set of pigs!!!
I have traveled a lot of miles this spring and looked at thousands of pigs. This is the deepest set I have seen!!
If you would like to visit about them give me a call.
Michael Lackey 765-427-3733
Guys they have a great set of pigs selling tonight! If you are looking for a early January cross check this set out!
Julie thank you taking the time for me to stop in.
Today is the ad deadline for the seedstock edge march issue. If you have not sent your ad copy in or reserved your space please do so today!
See everyone in Belton.
I hope farrowing season if treating you all well. This is just a friendly reminder that the advertising deadline for the Spring Showpig issue is rapidly approaching. It is February 6, 2013. If you haven’t reserved your ad you can call your fieldman or NSR office.
Safe travels if you are attending, see you all in Georgia next week!!
