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Champion Berkshire Weanling Male #105 exhibited by Pullan Show Stock
Res. Champion Berkshire Weanling Male #110 exhibited by Nation Showpigs
Champion Chester White Weanling Male #35 exhibited by Range & Theobald
Res. Champion Chester White Weanling Male #144 exhibited by Rodney Humphrey
Champion Duroc Weanling Male #377 exhibited by Stewart’s Duroc Farm
Res. Champion Duroc Weanling Male #11 exhibited by Towell Family Showpigs
Champion Hampshire Male #36 exhibited by Range & Theobald
Res. Champion Hampshire Male #31 exhibited Range & Theobald
Champion Landrace Weanling Male #77 exhibited by Jay Rulon
Res. Champion Landrace Weanling Male #130 exhibited by Flach Farms
Champion Poland Weanling Male #126 exhibited by Kaleb Sheet
Res. Champion Poland Weanling Male #127 exhibited by Kaleb Sheet
Champion Spot Weanling Male #491 exhibited by Paul McCann
Res. Champion Spot Weanling Male #469 exhibited by BJ Bellettini
Champion Yorkshire Weanling Male #451 exhibited by Steve Gray
Res. Champion Yorkshire Weanling Male #70 exhibited by Reynolds Farms
Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Male#2490 exhibited by Dustin Ham
Res. Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Male #2484 exhibited by Monty Coulson
Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Male#2594 exhibited by Lucky [ … ]
Champion Berkshire Weanling Gilt#375 exhibited by Tyler & Conner Leiphardt
Res. Champion Berkshire Weanling Gilt#546 exhibited by Russell Kneese
Champion Chester White Weanling Gilt#514 exhibited by John Engelking
Res. Champion Chester White Weanling Gilt#479 exhibited by Ashton Thompson
Champion Duroc Weanling Gilt#556 exhibited by Mappes Durocs
Res. Champion Duroc Weanling Gilt#10 exhibited by Towell Family Showpigs
Champion Hampshire Gilt#219 exhibited by George & Mike Watson
Res. Champion Hampshire Gilt#140 exhibited by S&P Showpigs
Champion Landrace Weanling Gilt#345 exhibited by Arnold Family Farm
Res. Champion Landrace Weanling Gilt#122 exhibited by Delaney & Owen Vickrey
Champion Poland Weanling Gilt#436 exhibited by Randy & Scott Huseman
Res. Champion Poland Weanling Gilt#225 exhibited by Andy Kurtenbach
Champion Spot Weanling Gilt#164 exhibited by Brett Reed
Res. Champion Spot Weanling Gilt#508 exhibited by Brinning Genetics
Champion Yorkshire Weanling Gilt#533 exhibited by Jack Rodibaugh & Sons
Res. Champion Yorkshire Weanling Gilt#505 exhibited by W.A.T.T. Livestock
Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Gilt#2037 exhibited by Heimer Hampshires
Res. Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Gilt#2349 exhibited by Lettow Showpigs
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The 2012 Fall Classic is underway! It’s a beautiful day in Duncan, Okla., and breeders from across the country are checking-in and unloading both their prospect and breeding hogs in preparation for the next three days. Enjoy these “candids” from around the barn, and check back in the coming days for results from the weanling sift, breeding show and both sales!
Sixty-five teams and 278 participants judged in the 66th annual National Barrow Show® Swine Judging Contest held Sept. 10th in Austin, Minn.
Western Illinois University of Macomb topped the senior college division; Connors State College, Warner, Okla., won the junior college division; and Tri-Point FFA #1, Cullom, Ill., placed first in the junior division.
For complete results visit the National Swine Registry’s website. Senior College Division
Western Illinois University won first place in the senior college division with a score of 3270 points out of a possible 3500 points. The Western Illinois team competed against 13 other teams in the university division. Members of this team, coached by Mark Hoge, included Brandon Davis, Blaine Evans, Cody Lamle, Blake Nickel, Rabecca Stokes, Travis Terhaar and Austin Waltz.Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, was second in the senior college division with a score of 3269 points. Coached by Mark Johnson, this team was comprised of Jamie [ … ]
The 66th NATIONAL BARROW SHOW® recognized swine breeders for outstanding entries in the 2012 National Barrow Show® Progeny Test. The highest-indexing groups received a total of 15 SUPER SIRE and 12 PORQUE awards.The following National Swine Registry members were presented awards for their winning entries in the 2012 Progeny Test.
Duroc-sired entry:
Waldo Farms of Dewitt, Neb. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by WFDM0 Crimson 250-4)
Whiteshire Hamroc of Albion, Ind. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by SDF0 Grus Tug Boat 74-8)
Waldo Farms of Dewitt, Neb. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by WFD0 Equinox 74-1)
Comparts Boar Store of Nicollet, Minn. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by CBSW0 F Lloyd 40-2)
Forkner Farms/TRULINE® Genetics of Richards, Mo. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by CC0 Rover 71-3)
Waldo Farms of Dewitt, Neb. (SUPER SIRE award for entry sired by WFD0 Harvester 44-3)
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National Barrow Show
Austin, Minn. • Sept. 8-12
Crossbred Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
9 Boars • Average $1,228
Crossbred Sale Total = $11,050
Tyler Bezdicek & Family drove the Champion & top-selling crossbred boar. He sold to Doug Lusk, Jackson, Minn., for $3,500.
National Barrow Show
Austin, Minn. • Sept. 8-12
Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
14 Boars • Average $2,718
27 Gilts • Average $594
Yorkshire Sale Total = $54,100
Premier Sire
RWG0 NET WORTH 233-1Owned by Olsen Yorkshires, Irene, S.D., Grimm Quality Purebreds, Maynard, Iowa, and RW Genetics, Lometa, Texas
Reserve Premier SireTBRO0 WOW 53-4Owned by Purple Power Boar Stud, Chalmers, Ind., and Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, Rensselaer, Ind.
Nelson Brothers’ Champion Yorkshire Boar was also the top-seller. This son of RWG0 TURN TABLE 234-1 sold for $21,000 to Swine Genetics International.
Thompson Brothers Genetics Hog College Yorkshire Gilt topped the female sale. Joe Coyne of Pontiac, Ill., purchased her for $2,000.
National Barrow Show
Austin, Minn. • Sept. 8-12
Landrace Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
1 Boars • Average $750
4 Gilts • Average $500
Landrace Sale Total = $2750
Premier Sire
DOVS1 QUICK CHANGE 1-2Owned by Lean Value Sires, New Carlisle, Ohio, and Lance & Mitchell Westcamp, Groveport, Ohio
Reserve Premier SireJMG0 FALKEN 4-7Owned by McGrew Showpigs, Good Hope, Ill.
Tom Knauer & Family sold their Hog College Boar to Gunderson Farms in Raymond, Minn., for $750. Before coming to Austin, their entry won Champion Landrace Boar at the Wisconsin State Fair.
McGrew Showpigs had the top-selling gilt. She sold to Larry Scheller of Tonganoxie, Kan., for $800.
National Barrow Show
Austin, Minn. • Sept. 8-12
Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
11 Boars • Average $5,141
26 Gilts • Average $1,004
Duroc Sale Total = $82,650
Premier Sire
RWG0 RIO BRAVO 264-3Owned by Swine Genetics International, Cambridge, Iowa
Reserve Premier SireMM1 CROWN ROYAL 10-6Owned by Lean Value Sires, New Carlisle, Ohio
John Huinker of Huinker Durocs, Ltd., drives his third consecutive Champion Boar through the sale ring. His HD9 FULL BORE 68-4 son sold for $32,000 to Swine Genetics International.
Beyer Farms‘ Hog College gilt garnered top dollar at $4,000. She sold to Moores Durocs, Ill.
National Barrow Show
Austin, Minn. • Sept. 8-12
Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
15 Boars • Average $2,410
20 Gilts • Average $1,378
Hampshire Sale Total = $63,700
Premier Sire
HH0 HOME BOY 100-3Owned by Hi Point, Chrisman, Ill., and Heimer Hampshires, Taylor, Mo.
Reserve Premier SireJSE0 HUGGY BEAR 63-1Owned by Ron Warrick & Family, Gowrie, Iowa
Devin Goehring of Lowell, Wis., drove the high-selling Hampshire Boar. His RASM8 GREETER 81-2 son sold to Shaffer’s Gold Rush in Albany, Ind. They also purchased his littermate for $3,250.
The Keppy Family of of Durant, Iowa, brought the Champion Gilt and pair of high-selling gilts to Austin. They both sold to Dick & Zack Howell & Dean Stevens of Maroa, Ill., for $4,250 each.