2023 August - Producer Connection

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TPPA’S MISSION

“Education. Advocacy. Promotion. The Texas Pork Producers Association is dedicated to the advancement of a sustainable and profitable pork industry.”

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President - Josh Krohn, Lamesa

President Elect - Peter Baumert, Dalhart

Vice President - Cory Rains, Fredericksburg

Executive Member - Todd Beyers, Abernathy

Executive Member - Charles Hodde, Burton

Executive Member - Robbie Harkey, Hale Center

Immediate Past President - Doug Schaefer, Garden City

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Coby Berger, Giddings

Chance Waldrip, Dalhart

Shelby Padgett, Amarillo

Luke Lindner, Comfort

Jeremy Rounsavall, Purdon

Doug Alderson, Marion

Carrie Brockman, Montgomery

Jason Foote, Lubbock

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MEET YOUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

COLBY FERGUSON

My three passions are Family, Swine and Advocacy. My family has been a passion since my early days growing up on my grandparent’s farm in south central Oklahoma. Growing up on a cattle and hog farm allowed me to understand the value of family and working together for a common goal. When my grandfather passed away when I was young, our family came together to keep the farm going, teaching me the value of family and the need for it. Those roots established a foundation that I use today with my wife and kids.

The swine industry is another passion of mine. Early on, I knew swine was my favorite of the livestock species. Spending days in the barn early in life with my dad, then working at the Oklahoma National Stockyards sorting and selling hogs later in my teenage years, are times I still remember today. It wasn’t until my high school years that I got the opportunity to raise and show pigs. My experience in FFA and showing at local, county and state shows, furthered that passion for the industry. I loved the process of going and finding the next year’s show barrow, while also trying to raise one at the same time. Meeting breeders around the state and learning from them helped increase the value of that experience. I was able to expand my passion for swine and

the livestock industry through livestock judging. My success in FFA livestock judging afforded me the opportunity to judge in junior college at Eastern Oklahoma State College. That experience fueled my passion for the swine industry and helped me make the decision to refine my college major to Animal Science/Biotechnology when I transferred to Oklahoma State University. At OSU, I judged on the livestock judging team and got the opportunity to work at the OSU swine barn. After graduation, I was given the opportunity to work on my masters in swine genetics while coaching the North Carolina State livestock judging team.

Shortly after my move to North Carolina, I met my wife while judging her county fair in Maryland. After making many trips between the states, we married in 1996 and began to start our own family in Maryland. We knew from the beginning that we wanted to make sure our kids were raised on a farm, and got same opportunity to raise livestock as we did. We focused on show pigs and after a couple of years of buying them to show, we decided to start raising a few. We grew the operation to around 10 sows quickly and was held there until our oldest graduated high school and went off to college. Without his help, we could no longer keep the number of sows. With our family no longer raising hogs,

we began building our relationship with breeders while purchasing show hogs from around the country. We were able to take the kids all over the country to regional and national shows where we met so many great families. However, it was the days of being in the barn and exercising pigs that will always be my favorite times. I watched our family grow and our kids learn to be strong willed, dependable, and independent. Skills they don’t teach in school anymore. Our kids have that passion for agriculture because of the love for it within our family.

Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked on my third passion, advocacy. Early on, it was working as the agriculture business development specialist in my county economic development office. There, I learned to advocate for the farmer that was looking to expand their farm and needed permits and zoning approvals while also helping with financing and other needs. Seeing farmers, young and old, take their dreams and turn them into reality was worth more than the salary I was making. After doing that for 10 years, I got the opportunity to take my passion for advocacy to the state level, as the director of government relations for Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB). As the lead lobbyist for MDFB, I was the voice for the Maryland farmer, and worked to keep them viable and profitable.

Taking on and killing legislation that would put farmers out of business, while also working on and passing good legislation to help the farmer diversify and grow was what made the advocacy such a passion. It was exhausting, but very rewarding in the end when farmers and legislators would come up and thank you for a job well done. I’ve always loved raising pigs and having a farm of my own, but when I’m also able to help my fellow farmers keep theirs, that’s the icing on the cake.

With our kids now in Oklahoma, as my son is an Ag. Teacher and my daughter a Senior at Oklahoma State University, we have wanted to move closer to them. When I was given the opportunity to accept the Executive Director position with the Texas Pork Producers Association (TPPA), it was a sign from God that it was time to make that move. Allowing us to move closer to our kids and me focus on advocating for the swine industry in Texas, it was the perfect fit.

Family, Swine, and Advocacy, passions that I will use to make sure I do what is needed to ensure TPPA has the voice in both Texas and Washington D.C. that the swine producers deserve. Thank you all for this honor to lead an association of such importance for the swine producers and youth exhibitors here in Texas.

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Capitol report

California Proposition 12

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California Proposition 12. Proposition 12, as written:

1.Bans the sale of pork from the offspring of sows kept in pens that do not meet its prescribed dimensions of 24 square feet per sow.

2.Prohibits breeding pens that provide a safe postpartum space for sows to recover from their previous litter without the stress of fighting and establishing dominance in the herd. Today’s typical sow farm offers a comfortable 16-18 square feet per sow.

3.Applies to any uncooked pork sold in California, whether raised there or outside the state’s borders. It specifically applies to bacon and other cuts of meat that have been cured, preserved, or flavored but not cooked. It does not apply to combination products such as sandwiches, hot dogs, pizzas, or other prepared foods that are comprised of more than pork meat and seasonings. California has also said it will not apply to ground or comminuted pork such as that found in sausage.

California has nearly 40 million residents which accounts for approximately

15 percent of the U.S. pork market. Proposition 12 will dramatically reduce the pork supply for Californians and raise prices that will disproportionately affect low-income households.

According to a University of Minnesota study, the conversion of sow barns to group pens would cost between $1.9 billion and more than $3.2 billion. With California’s mandate to also eliminate the use of breeding stalls will also contribute to significant increases of industry costs.

For more information and current status on the issue, visit www.nppc.org/ ca-prop-12/.

Protecting the Safety of the Food Supply in the Farm Bill

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) board officers and experts discussed the pork industry’s current priorities at a policy panel at the 2023 World Pork Expo.

“Advocating for reasonable public policy, expanding exports, protecting our animals from foreign animal diseases and defending efforts to restrict what we do all help keep our farms successful,”

said NPPC President and fifth-generation pig farmer Scott Hays of Missouri. “Despite facing economic headwinds, pig farmers have always prevailed in difficult times to put safe and affordable food on the table.”

Andrew Bailey, NPPC legal counsel,

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Andrew Bailey, NPPC legal counsel, science and technology, discussed how the renewal of key farm bill programs addressing animal disease prevention and management of foreign animal disease (FAD) risks are vital to protecting the U.S. pig herd, which include: National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures, Bank National Animal Health Laboratory Network, National Animal Disease Preparedness, and Response Program National Veterinary Stockpile.

Dr. Anna Forseth, NPPC director of animal health, shared the industry’s progress on six priorities to prepare for a FAD. These include – harmonizing state and federal response, on-farm preparedness, surveillance, U.S. SHIP indemnity and international trade.

“Pork producers are facing an increasing threat from foreign animal disease, such as African swine fever, and the potential impacts cannot be overstated,” said Hays.

“Farm bill

programs and funding support critical prevention and preparedness measures to protect producers and consumers by minimizing risks to the U.S. pork supply.”

Active Trade Agenda Supports Producers and the U.S. Economy

U.S. pig farmers have built a reputation for providing high-quality, affordable, and safe pork products globally. Maria C. Zieba, NPPC vice president of international affairs, highlighted the importance of international markets for the industry. Opening new and expanding existing markets through trade agreements, investment framework agreements and market access deals is vital to its success.

NPPC is focused on bilateral market access negotiations in Southeast Asia, and its inclusion in the IndoPacific Economic Framework, which encompasses 13 countries and 1.5 billion consumers and through the U.S.Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.

Visa Reform Needs to Address the Labor Shortage

Christina Banoub spoke about the ongoing labor shortage negatively impacting all links of the food supply chain, particularly in the pork industry. NPPC supports expanding the H-2A visa program that will allow access to year-round labor for agriculture, including pig farming.

Despite higher wage offerings and competitive benefits, pig farm employment has declined since 2021. As a result, the U.S. pork industry is dependent on foreign-born workers, but current visa programs fail to meet the workforce needs of farmers. We are in dire need of expansion of the H-2A visa program.

NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys commented that recent policy successes and disappointments will impact

producers for years to come. With the Supreme Court’s decision upholding California Proposition 12, another NPPC priority is working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to ensure a smooth transition for farmers and consumers who want to continue buying pork at California grocery stores and restaurants.

“As our industry faces challenging economic conditions, producers need certainty and peace of mind in other areas of their businesses.,” said Humphreys. “As the global voice for the U.S. pork industry, NPPC speaks up to shape policy that will allow producers to focus on what they do best – provide consumers with the safest and the most wholesome and nutritious pork products found anywhere on the planet.”

Policy papers and additional resources are available at www.nppc.org/wpxmedia for more detailed information.

Market

The market remains highly uncertain. Bellies have been and continue to be a major drag for the wholesale index, accounting for about half of the decline in wholesale prices. With large inventories and expected lower California demand, the price upside risk for bellies is lower than in previous years.

Enforcement of Prop 12 law in California will commence in July but California officials are saying that product already in inventory will continue to be sold after July 2.

Retail pork demand has been mixed. Pork shoulder has benefited from the high price of beef, and it is currently trading near a year ago. Pork loins, however, are facing more competition from chicken and are down almost 20% y/y.

For a more detailed report, visit www.porkcheckoff.org/markets/.

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Private Property Rights

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruled on May 25 in Sackett v. EPA that EPA clearly overstepped its authority under the Clean Water Act by restricting private property owners from developing their land despite being far from the nearest navigable water.

“The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court is a tremendous victory for private property rights and for farmers and ranchers in Texas and across the nation. The EPA overstepped its authority,” said Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening. “This case represented blatant overreach by a federal agency that willfully disregarded the property rights of landowners in its application of the Clean Water Act. This issue has been a focus for many years, and it’s gratifying to see the rights of landowners protected and the authority of government reined in by the Court’s decision.”

Right to Farm Act

Texas voters can provide important protections in the Texas Constitution for everyday farming and ranching after the passage of a proposed right to farm and

ranch constitutional amendment by the Texas Legislature.

The committee substitute for HJR 126 by State Rep. DeWayne Burns of Cleburne was approved May 4 by the Texas Senate, 31-0. State Sen. Charles Perry of Lubbock sponsored the amendment in the Senate.

The committee substitute for HJR 126 had been previously approved on April

production, horticulture, or wildlife management practices on real property they own or lease.

“Texas continues to rapidly increase in population, and it’s critical that farmers and ranchers be able to grow food, fiber and fuel for our state and nation as more and

10 by the Texas House of Representatives, 144-0.

The measure now heads to the Nov. 7 statewide ballot.

“The constitutional amendment isn’t about protecting the past. It’s about ensuring Texans’ access to safe and affordable food in the future. We’re grateful for the leadership and efforts of Rep. Burns and Sen. Perry in securing passage of this very important constitutional amendment,” said Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening of Poth.

The constitutional amendment specifies people have the right to engage in generally accepted farm, ranch, timber

more agricultural areas are impacted by development and population growth. The time is right for this constitutional amendment,” said Boening, who testified twice at the state Capitol in support of HJR 126.

Farming and ranching are vital components of a healthy Texas, contributing over $115 billion to the state economy.

Emergency Relief Assistance

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) assistance to crop and livestock producers who sustained losses due to a qualifying natural disaster event in calendar year 2022. USDA is sharing early information to allow producers time to gather documents in advance of program delivery.

Through distribution of remaining funds, USDA is also concluding the 2021 ELRP program by sending payments in

the amount of 20% of the initial ELRP payment to all existing recipients.

“U.S. agricultural producers nationwide endured crippling natural disaster events in 2022 including a megadrought, Hurricane Ian, epic flooding and catastrophic wildfires. To say these events were costly is an understatement,” Vilsack said. “We are designing payment factors that ensure the fair, equitable and efficient delivery of program benefits to help as many producers as possible offset the significant financial impacts resulting from these ongoing and widespread natural disasters.”

To learn more, visit usda.gov.

WOTUS Decision

On March 19, a district judge ruled to block the Biden administration’s Water of the United States (WOTUS) rule from going into effect in two states, Texas and Idaho.

The WOTUS rule was finalized at the end of 2022 and clarified which bodies of water fall under federal jurisdiction under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Act. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Jeffery Vincent Brown comes after a lawsuit filed by a coalition of industry groups and business groups, including the Texas Farm Bureau and the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.

The lawsuit argued the rule would expand federal jurisdiction to include ditches, ephemeral streams and other water bodies that are not traditionally considered navigable waters.

“The court agrees with the defendants that federally regulating some interstate waters may be necessary to

carry out Congress’s intent to protect the nation’s waters, but the court is not convinced that the Act’s text supports unrestrained federal jurisdiction over all interstate waters,” the decision read.

“Farmers and ranchers need rules that don’t require a team of attorneys, environmental consultants and engineers to interpret,” said Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening in a statement. “These legal challenges are important. They send a clear message to EPA that it should rewrite WOTUS to limit its scope to navigable waters.”

Foreign Land Purchases

The Biden administration proposed to expand the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to include foreign purchases of real estate within 100 miles of U.S. military bases.

After a spy balloon was spotted roaming over the United States and a Chinese company, Fufeng, planned to build a milling plant 12 miles from an Air Force Base in North Dakota, the issue of foreign land purchases gained national attention.

Under the proposed rule, the U.S. government would need to approve any attempt by foreign firms or individuals to purchase property within the vicinity of military bases. Additionally, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. would be granted greater authority.

About 40 million acres of U.S. agricultural land are owned by foreign investors, according to USDA. Texas has the largest amount of foreign-owned acreage at 4.7 million acres, mostly owned by Canadian investors.

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While the Lubbock summer heat swelters outside the conference center, national and Texas pork industry leaders gather for a series of educational sessions and networking opportunities. With notepads out and the first cup of coffee finished, producers quiet their conversations as Dr. Brett Kaysen begins to present the answer to the question: Why Texas? As a Senior Vice President of Producer and State Engagement from National Pork Board, Kaysen represents all producers across the country, but he challenges Texas producers to consider their assets on a larger scale.

ZOOMING IN AND OUT

Scales are very important to the pork industry in the state of Texas. Thousands of exhibitors hope to cross the scales at major pig shows. Producers strive to send lean product down the carcass scales at the processing plant. Kaysen explained that no matter the scale of a pig farm in Texas, the impact on the pork industry is huge.

“The state that we’re in has a lot of livestock shows, and these are huge components of the pork industry,” Kaysen said. “If you just zoom out and look at

the state of Texas as just a general supply chain piece, that component to the pork industry is huge.”

On the largest scale at the National Pork Board, Kaysen explained how he works for the producers of the country. National Pork Board is consumer focused, and producer led. Without consumers, producers do not exist; therefore, he said it is important to remember that any scale of producer, whether their focus is generating show pigs or not, is in the food business.

FARM TO FORK

Kaysen said a third of the population of the U.S. lives in five states. Those five states are: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida. In efforts to increase demand and pork consumption, the National Pork Board has identified key markets where the households are buying more fresh pork products, and they are focusing on retail partner relationships. Texas’ population is a prime target for marketing strategies.

“What you have in Texas is you have a lot of people.” Kaysen said. “The other part of this is that you have a re -

ally interesting demographic and it’s ever changing.”

In Texas, 40% of the population is Hispanic in nature. The Hispanic preference today often consists of ground pork combined with vegetables. The African American community in Texas is more focused on processed products. Younger generations are contradicting previous trends with current healthy diet trends and advertising tactics in conjunction with meatless protein products. Kaysen said the fresh pork franchise might be the answer.

Kaysen said every Texas pork producer can be an entrepreneur with pork products through the production chain or with non-select show pig marketing. He said the local food market is real and growing. By focusing on nutrition, ethical treatment of people and animals and sustainability, Texas producers can be trusted and verified by consumers by showing pork is raised by real people coming from real farms that really care about their animals’ welfare.

“THAT SHOW PIG IS A JUST A VEHICLE FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS.”

PASSIONS

Kaysen describes himself as a supporter of the producer. He said he believes in advocating for those who fund the Pork Checkoff, and he argues that without showing pigs growing up, he might not be in the position he is in currently.

“If [kids] show a pig, but they become a lawyer or something else outside of the pork industry, do you think they’ll still be an advocate for it? They better be, or we screwed up,” Kaysen said.

Confidence and sportsmanship can be instilled in young people through the competitive Texas show pig industry, but Kaysen said he believes these principles need to be examined on a larger scale.

SUPPLY CHAIN PIECE

Zoom out to the overall domestic scale, and Kaysen said Texas’ contribution to pork exports is an opportunity to grow. In the United States, 25-27% of pork products including those from Texas are exported.

“Does Texas have any kind of water around it?” Kaysen asked. “If you’re from Pampa, you say no, but if you’re from Galveston, you say, yes. That’s important. Does Texas have a lot of cold storage available? You stack a lot of meat. Yes. Do you have a heck of a rail system? Absolutely. Do you have a great road system? Yes, you do. You’re a huge part of this

whole supply chain.”

The international pork export market is currently largely dependent on exports to Japan and China. The goal of the National Pork Board is to diversify international markets which can impact Texas producers.

The biggest threat to this venture is African Swine Fever. If an outbreak were announced, all exports shut down.

“The number one key to success to prevent any foreign animal diseases from happening, is don’t let it happen,” Kaysen said. “I would ask us all to play a role in Texas. It’s essential business for all of you in the room. You and our other colleagues in the show business can be part of the solution. Step one is your premise identification. Step two is hope.”

“What I worry about at times with the show enthusiasts is we see each other as competitors, and we don’t think about what the true competition is,” Kaysen said. “We may compete pig versus pig in the ring, but the true competition is competition for time, resources, and other passions.”

He said his passion is to make sure Texas producers know the Pork Checkoff is committed to all pig farmers around the country.

With the population, demographics, infrastructure, and show pig production, Kaysen described why Texas can be incredibly valuable to the pork industry on a national scale. He challenges the smallest to largest producers to zoom out and consider the pork business at a domestic and state level, and ask the question: Why not, Texas?

“I still think the greatest asset you have in your state is something you’re really going to want to hold on to that is really important, and it’s talent,” Kaysen said. “You produce a ton of young talent in the show pig sector. At the end of the day, that show pig is a just a vehicle for developing young leaders.”

PROMOTION, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PORK CHECKOFF AT ITS CORE:

National Pork Board builds trust in and adds value to the U.S. pork industry through strategic research, education and promotion efforts. With priorities set by producer leaders, like their 15-member board of directors and task forces, the organization uses real insights to deliver solutions for on-farm operations, consumer-focused demand development and sustainability.

The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in consumer education and marketing; retail and food service marketing; international market development; production improvement; science and technology; swine health, pork safety and environmental management and sustainability. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.35 for each $100 value of hogs sold.

Promotion

A large portion of Pork Checkoff dollars are invested in marketing pork to help build consumer confidence and trust in pork products. Pork Checkoff-funded promotions are designed to increase domestic pork sales through consumer, retail and food service outreach.

The Win Bigger Blitz campaign drives demand for pork products in states consuming the most pork by volume. Texas is an important part of this marketing strategy, specifically in the Houston and San Antonio areas. During the campaign, specialty menu items are currently being sold for a limited time at specific retail stores. The campaign also targets grocery stores like HEB, Costco and Walmart to grow demand for products like ribs and pork chops, which are typically purchased during summer or holiday grilling season.

Research

Pork Checkoff-funded research is administered in all areas of pork production, processing and human nutrition to develop a higher quality and more profitable product in the competitive meat protein market. Recently, NPB completed the National Retail Benchmarking study, which aims to improve the position of pork in the market by focusing on the quality and consistency of pork, as well as various meat case metrics.

Checkoff dollars are also used to fund projects to help pig farmers prevent and prepare for foreign animal disease (FAD) outbreaks. Keeping pigs healthy is important to all producers, especially in the showpig industry. As exhibitors travel across the country and into many different barns, showpig exhibitors

Producer & Consumer Education

Providing producers access to the latest technology and information is an important objective for the Pork Checkoff. For example, the Pork Checkoff funds programs like Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus®), Transport Quality Assurance® (TQA®) and Youth for the Quality Care for Animals (YQCA) demonstrating pig farmer commitment to improve their farm. These programs and the industry-defined Good Production Practices serve as examples that pig farmers are doing what’s right for the pork industry, a key consideration for packers, foodservice, retail and other consumer-facing audiences.

Consumer education is also imperative to growing and continuing demand for pork products. Food editors, chefs, journalists, and other food trend influencers in the U.S. receive pork industry information on a regular basis. Pork Checkoff funds are also used to create information about how pork fits into a healthy diet available to health professionals, registered dietitians, teachers and others.

Sign up for the Pork Checkoff weekly email for the latest information on these programs and more at Porkcheckoff.org/email.

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Pork is the most popular protein in the world - with good reason. From the authentic, flavorful experience to its many cut varieties, pork provides an affordable and easy solution for any craving. Pork has many beneficial qualities that make it easy to incorporate into a balanced menu. The variety of options range from decadent and flavorful to lean and nutrient-rich cuts that are affordable, easy to make, and enjoyable to people of all ages. Cooking with pork is simple and beneficial. Food is an experience, and pork allows people to connect. After all, it’s the most popular protein around the world. From barbeque in the United States to paella in Spain, pork brings home a taste of the world that all can all enjoy.

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Mexican Chorizo Huevos Rancheros

-12 ounces Mexican Chorizo

-8 Corn Tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter)

- Cooking spray

-15 ounces Refried Black Beans (warmed, substitute refried pinto beans or any kind of cooked whole bean you prefer)

- Vegetable Oil

-8 Large Eggs

-15 ounces Tomato Salsa (roasted)

-Cilantro

- Avocado

-Queso Fresco

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange tortillas on 2 baking sheets, making sure they are evenly spaced and not overlapping. Lightly spray the top of each tortilla with cooking spray and then transfer the baking sheets into the oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp, but not brown.

Heat a cast iron skillet over mediumhigh heat. Once hot, stir in the chorizo,

breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it starts to cook. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until chorizo is cooked through. Remove the cooked chorizo from the skillet with a slotted spoon to let any excess fat drip off. Place the chorizo in a medium bowl and set aside.

Drain any excess fat left behind from the chorizo and in the same skillet, add 2-3 teaspoons of oil. Carefully crack 3 eggs into the skillet, evenly spaced so they have room to cook, and cook until the egg white is solid, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the fried eggs to a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat this process for remaining eggs.

To assemble, smear equal amounts of refried beans on top of each crisp tortilla, followed by equal parts of the jarred salsa. Sprinkle equal amounts of the cooked chorizo on top of the salsa, followed by one fried egg on top of each tortilla. Serve immediately.

The Other Burger

- 1 pound Ground Pork

- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

- 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Gently mix together ground pork and seasonings, shape into 4 burgers about 3/4-inch in thickness.

Place on grill over moderate-hot coals, lower hood and grill for 5 minutes; turn and finish grilling 4-5 minutes more,

Cook until an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F Serve immediately on sandwich buns if desired.

Dinner

Grilled Pork Chops with Basil - Garlic Rub

- 4 Bone-In Ribeye Pork Chops (rib, 3/4inch thick)

- 2 Cloves Garlic (peeled)

- 1 cup Fresh Basil (packed)

- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (fresh)

- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

- 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt

- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Combine minced garlic and chopped fresh basil. Add lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper to make thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil-garlic rub. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.

Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush the grate clean and oil the grate. Grill chops over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

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SCOT SULLIVAN

ROBSTOWN

DENNY BELEW

TAHOKA

MARY ENDICOTT LUBBOCK

GARY ROSENBUSCH GLEN ROSE

RODEO AUSTIN

DENNY & MARY BELEW TAHOKA LUKE LINDNER - LINDNER SHOWPIGS

intense. progressive. thought-provoking.

Texas Pork Leadership Camp is a week full of activities, tours, and presentations featuring all aspects of the pork production industry from Farm to Fork.

Each individual participating in the camp devotes five days to meeting people and gaining a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the Texas and US pork industries.

ALYNA GARCIA

Raymondville

BROOKE REININGER

St. Hedwig

CAROLINE COLTEN

Paradise

DANNI HILTON

Florence

CARSYN COX

Paradise

Texas Pork Leadership Camp

MADELINE RAKOWITZ

Temple

MALAINA BAKER

Blue Ridge

BRINDLE HARPER

Littlefield

CAMRYN CRADDOCK

Howe

CORA FORD

Weslaco

HARPER PARSON

Devine

JAMES BARKER

Shallowater

JAMES STEGLICH

Holland

KENNA SCHRAM

Sealy

KATE COOPER

Lubbock

KENLEY COX

Paradise

LAWSEN TAYLOR

Adkins

LEAH PFEIFFER

Temple

TALON LUKE

Beaumont

ANDIE SAXON Plains

KHAKI BISHOP

Shallowater

PAYTON RALSTON

Dalhart

REESE SAGEBIEL

Fredericksburg

REILLY CAMPBELL

Abernathy

PREPARING FOR AFRICAN SWINE FEVER

by Jeff Wiegert, PhD, Swine Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

• African Swine Fever is not currently in the United States, yet it has the potential to devastate Texas swine farms of all shapes and sizes when it arrives.

• An African Swine Fever outbreak in the US would lead to implementation of federal swine movement restrictions and substantial financial losses due to pig health and mortality costs.

• Enhance your farm’s biosecurity in advance of an African Swine Fever outbreak by completing a site-specific Secure Pork Supply plan.

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a disease of swine endemic to the wild pig species of sub-Saharan Africa, such as bush pigs and warthogs. The virus that causes ASF is deadly in domestic swine but does not infect humans or other animals. Symptoms of ASF in infected pigs include fever, anorexia, weakness, blotchy skin, diarrhea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, and spontaneous death, and certain strains of the virus can result in acute outbreaks with near 100% mortality.

The virus primarily spreads between pigs through direct contact with infected animals, interaction with contaminated fomite (e.g., boots, clothing, or vehicles),

USDA APHIS

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ingestion of contaminated pig tissue or pork products, and bites from certain species of ticks known to carry the virus. Despite ongoing efforts, there is currently no commercially available vaccine or treatment for ASF. Moreover, the virus is highly resilient, and can remain infectious in suitable environments for months or longer, making it extremely challenging to control or eradicate. Wild pig populations are known to harbor the ASF virus and spread it to domestic pig farms. In Texas, feral pigs outnumber domestic swine at least 3:1. The virus can survive on fresh, cured, and frozen pork, making human transportation of

food products a common mechanism of disease transmission, particularly over long distances.

Although ASF is not currently present in the United States, it is spreading worldwide and causing havoc wherever it appears. Over the past decade, the virus has emerged in Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, resulting in severe consequences for pig producers. To control the spread of the disease in these countries, producers have been forced to resort to mass culling of infected and at-risk animals, leading to significant financial hardships due to limited pig supply and elevated production costs associated with farm biosecurity, disease

surveillance, and animal health, mortality, and disposal expenses. Unfortunately, these economic conditions have disproportionately affected smaller-scale swine producers. Additionally, because the ASF virus survives in pork products, ASF infection prevents affected countries from exporting their products internationally, further burdening local pork markets and limiting producer revenue. The US would likely experience similar costs to pig health and production following an ASF outbreak. Indeed, the loss of export opportunities would pose a substantial economic challenge to the US pork industry, as greater than 25% of domestically raised pork is currently consumed internationally. For these reasons, the USDA classifies ASF as a Foreign Animal Disease, meaning that the virus will not be tolerated to exist in the United States, should it arrive.

While ASF is not currently present in the US, it is essential to consider the possibility of its arrival and to prepare accordingly. Of course, the ideal scenario will be to keep ASF out of Texas and the US indefinitely. However, this may not be realistic, and we need to shift our mindset to address the inevitable arrival of ASF. Understanding the immediate impact of ASF on US pork production and implementing the Secure Pork Supply plan to enhance swine farm biosecurity are the first steps in establishing an ASF readiness plan.

National Response to African Swine Fever Infection

The immediate goal following confirmation of an ASF outbreak will be to identify the extent of the infection, control the outbreak, and contain the virus from further spread. Initially, a federal “Stop Movement” rule will be enforced, prohibiting the transportation of live swine and semen for at least 72 hours. During this time, no pigs will be allowed on the road, and ongoing shipments will need to return to the farm of origin, proceed to the destination, or identify and utilize an intermediary stopover. This temporary halt will help determine the extent of viral presence and prevent unintended transmission across the country. The duration of the standstill will depend on the severity of the outbreak, and it should be emphasized

that 72 hours is the proposed minimum duration, not the maximum. A longer travel ban is a strong possibility. Farms with confirmed ASF infection will be quarantined, and pigs will be euthanized as humanely and efficiently as possible to eliminate the virus. Buffer zones and control areas will then be established around infected farm premises (Figure 1), with the size of these boundaries determined by the density and interconnectedness of pig farms in the area. If numerous farms are linked by the movement of pigs, people, or shared equipment, a larger surveillance boundary will be established. Farms operating within this perimeter will undergo intensive monitoring and will require permits for pig movement.

Clearly, an ASF outbreak in the US would be devastating.

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Economists estimate that it could result in nearly $80 billion in total costs to US agriculture (Carriquiry, M., A. Elobeid, and D. Hayes. 2023. Working Paper 23-WP 650. Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University). Texas producers should be aware that we are likely to face challenges similar to those being experienced in Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. However, we have the distinct advantage of being able to begin preparations now to mitigate the impact and expedite virus eradication.

Enhance Farm Biosecurity with the Secure Pork Supply Plan

The Secure Pork Supply (SPS) plan is a readiness

plan designed to maintain business continuity in the event of a Foreign Animal Disease outbreak. It consists of comprehensive guidelines and procedures developed by national health officials and industry stakeholders to ensure continuity of pork production by enabling the safe movement of pigs while minimizing the risk of disease spread. Implementing the SPS plan may enable farms located within the control area surrounding an ASF-infected premise to more quickly obtain permits for moving pigs off the farm.

In Texas, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is responsible for coordinating and approving

SPS plans. Developing a SPS plan for your swine farm is not a terribly difficult process. In fact, students in my Swine Production class at Texas A&M University can typically write an SPS plan for the TAMU Swine Unit in one lab period (less than 2 hours).

The SPS plan is multifaceted but involves three key components:

1. Obtain a Premise ID Number (PIN)

• A Premise ID Number (PIN) is a numerical code assigned to a farm by the TAHC. In the event of an ASF outbreak, swine farms will be identified by their PIN, and all movement permits and diagnostic

Figure 1. In the event of a confirmed African Swine Fever outbreak, boundaries will be drawn surrounding the infected site, and swine farms operating within the zones will be subject to monitoring and will not be able to move pigs off the farm without permitting. The scale of these zones will be dependent on the number and interconnectedness of the pig farms in the area. (Image credit: securepork.org)

sample submissions to veterinary labs will be tied to this PIN. The PIN must be associated with the geographic location of the animals; farms with pigs in multiple locations will need a PIN for each site. To obtain a PIN, contact the TAHC Animal Disease Traceability office at animal_id@tahc.texas.gov or (512)-719-0733.

2. Maintain Detailed Movement Records

• Movement records of pigs, people, vehicles, and equipment onto and off of the farm will aid virus traceability in the initial aftermath of the outbreak. These records will also be required when applying for pig movement permits. Digital record storage is preferred (for example, in a Microsoft Excel file or Google Sheet) as this will facilitate faster information transfer to animal health officials. Movement record templates are available online at the Secure Pork Supply website: https:// www.securepork.org/.

• Producers are strongly encouraged to create an account through AgView, a free opt-in technology from the National Pork Board that provides disease status updates and facilitates sharing of pig movement data with state animal health officials. More information on AgView can be found online at: https:// www.agview.com/

3. Develop Your Farm’s Enhanced Biosecurity Plan

• The Enhanced Biosecurity Plan is a written document outlining the farm’s biosecurity practices. Implementing the recommended biosecurity measures described in this plan may lessen the risk of ASF infection on your operation. Furthermore, farms that have Enhanced Biosecurity Plans approved by TAHC will be better positioned to quickly obtain movement permits and continue normal business operations. Notable components of the Enhanced Biosecurity Plans include designating a farm biosecurity manager (usually the farm owner or manager), outlining vehicle movement pathways on the premise (including feed trucks and site visitors), and establishing physical barriers around the farm (such as gates or perimeter fences). These physical barriers will be particularly valuable in Texas to prevent direct contact with potentially infected feral pigs. To be sure, a perimeter fence around the farm may not be a foolproof deterrent against feral pigs, but it is greatly preferable to having no protection at all against wild pig spread of ASF. Inspecting the fence early and often for signs of damage or breaches can also direct feral pig removal efforts.

• Assistance is available to complete the Enhanced

Biosecurity Plan.

Veterinarians at North Carolina State University have developed the Rapid Access Biosecurity app (RABapp) to standardize biosecurity templates, assist producers in creating site-specific plans, and submit the paperwork in the appropriate format to TAHC. All producer data used in plan development remains confidential and visible only to authorized staff, veterinarians, and TAHC officials. Texas swine producers are highly encouraged to utilize the RABapp resource. To begin developing your Enhanced Biosecurity Plan, contact Dr. Gustavo Machado at machado-lab@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-0781.

Conclusions

African Swine Fever has the potential to devastate pork production in Texas and US, and we must prepare for this challenge now. The Secure Pork Supply plan is an excellent first step to enhance farm biosecurity and ensure seamless business operations in the event of an ASF outbreak. I understand that this responsibility is exceptional, unique, and demanding. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns:

jeffrey.wiegert@ag.tamu.edu.

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JUNIOR AMBASSADORS

The Texas Pork Producers Association has dedicated numerous years advocating, educating, and encouraging Texas youth. With efforts to continue our mission of advancing a sustainable and profitable pork industry, the association was inspired to create a youth program that would generate visible youth leaders for our industry and communities.

Recently, the Texas Pork Producers Association Junior Ambassador Program was implemented to create current and future youth advocates. Over the course of two years, junior ambassadors will participate in association events, youth tours, personal development training, and educational sessions. Junior ambassadors will encourage, educate, and serve to help take part in actively advocating wherever they are.

The program allows TPPA to connect, shape, and grow the youth who are our future. The junior ambassador program will challenge youth to strive to want more for themselves and their surroundings while learning more about the swine industry.

In June, the first junior ambassadors were selected through an in-depth application process. The ambassadors gathered in Lubbock from July 18-21 to begin the program with orientation, plus personal and professional development training. Stay up-to-date with the ambassador program through social media and our website. We are proud to introduce our first Texas Pork Junior Ambassadors!

Brooke Reininger, from New Berlin, Texas, will be a senior at Marion High School. After graduating, she plans to attend either Texas Tech University or Texas A&M University to pursue an agricultural-related degree. She has exhibited pigs at the local and state levels since she was young, and her family raised pigs as she grew up. Becoming a Texas Pork Junior Ambassador combines her two favorite things, leadership and her love for the pork industry. Brooke is heavily involved in FFA and 4-H, and being an ambassador is another avenue to hold a leadership role while also representing the agriculture industry.

As Brooke advocates for agriculture through her ambassador position, she hopes to build connections with other producers and industry professionals and broaden her perspective of the TPPA.

This past April, Brooke coordinated a Farm to Plate Experience where she exposed people to the behind-the-scenes tasks that are vital to the final product on our plates.

Brooke enjoys watching “Friends,” the color black, and listening to “Delta Dawn” by Tanya Tucker.

MEET

LANDRY MILLER

Landry Miller from Abernathy, Texas, will attend Clarendon College in the fall to study animal science. Landry plans to earn his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and become a veterinarian while expanding his sow herd and raising show pigs.

Landry has been exhibiting Texas-bred hogs since he was two years old and is currently a Texas Pork Producer himself, managing a small sow herd of crossbred hogs. Landry wanted to become a Texas Pork Junior Ambassador to give back to the organization and hopes to meet many new people and make great friendships during his time as an ambassador.

Making his family proud is Landry’s biggest motivation in life. His parents have poured into him for his entire life, and he hopes to be the best he can be for them so their efforts do not go to waste.

In the fall of 2022, Landry was honored to lay a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. His favorite color is green, and you can find him watching “Survivor” or “Lonesome Dove” or listening to “Neon Moon” by Brooks and Dunn.

LANDRI OTTMERS

Landri Ottmers from Fredericksburg, Texas, will be a senior at Fredericksburg High School. After graduating from high school, she plans to attend Texas Tech University and major in agricultural communications with a minor in agricultural business or animal nutrition.

Landri has been showing market swine for nine years at Texas majors. From a young age she was taught to serve, advocate, and be educated in the agriculture industry. She feels the best way to continue doing so is to be a leader, and dedicate herself to encouraging the youth of Texas to do the same.

Through her ambassador experience, she hopes to gain many new relationships throughout the pork industry, and become more educated on the obstacles the pork industry faces, and how we can strive to overcome them while continuing our mission of advancing a sustainable and profitable industry.

Landri loves light pink, the tv show “Friends,” and listening to “Mockingbird” by Ruston Kelly.

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AUDREY RATLIFF

Audrey Ratliff, from Valley View, Texas, attends Texas Tech University, majoring in animal science. After graduating from Texas Tech, she plans to attend vet school and continue to stay highly involved in the swine and livestock industry.

Audrey grew up in the swine industry, raising and exhibiting hogs. Through her ambassador experience she hopes to expand her knowledge and involvement, alongside gaining great experience, and making connections and lifelong relationships with people of similar interests.

Her love for the agriculture industry and ambitions to one day be able to make an impact on kids as her role models did for her motivates Audrey to continue pursuing her dreams and never give up on her passions.

Audrey’s favorite color is green, she loves line dancing, the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”, and listening to “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake or “Take Me Home” by Tanner Usrey.

BRAELYN POINTER

SUDAN, TX

FRESHMAN AT TEXAS TECH

Braelyn Pointer from Littlefield, Texas, will attend Texas Tech University in the fall to major in agricultural communications. After obtaining her agricultural communications degree, Braelyn plans to work for an agricultural credit service or an agriculture-based media outlet in digital design or journalism.

In Braelyn’s first year showing at the Houston Livestock Show, she read a banner that said, “Somewhere in this barn is a little kid that wants to be just like you someday; you owe it to them to be the best you can be.” Her biggest motivation in life is to be a role model for the younger generation by setting the best example for others.

Braelyn has been involved with TPPA since third grade through showing Texas-bred barrows and gilts through 4-H and FFA. Throughout her 10 years of showing, she had five Texas-bred class champions at major stock shows.

Braelyn wanted to be a Texas Pork Junior Ambassador to learn more about the program while also being able to advocate the importance of Texas pork across the state. She hopes to become a well-rounded leader through public speaking, social networking, and agricultural advocacy during her ambassador experience.

Braelyn loves any shade of pink, gardening, Kacey Musgraves, and the movie “10 Things I Hate About You.”

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KYNNLEY HERRINGTON

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Kynnley Herrington, from Eastland, Texas, will be a sophomore at Texas A&M University, double majoring in agricultural communications and journalism and agricultural leadership. She plans to graduate with her undergraduate degrees and attend law school.

She has shown multiple projects through the CTBR program and has bought various pig projects through people who are members of the TPPA. Kynnley exhibited swine for 12 years alongside volunteering at numerous shows throughout Texas.

Kynnley wanted to become a Texas Pork Junior Ambassador for many reasons, but mainly to give back to the agriculture industry. The ambassador program provides an opportunity for her to advocate and make a lasting impact on the pork industry.

Through her ambassador experience, Kynnley hopes to gain more connections and get a deeper look into the pork industry. She hopes to improve her public speaking skills and learn how to help facilitate events.

Kynnley’s greatest accomplishment was being baptized in the eighth grade. She enjoys watching “10 Things I Hate About You” and “That 70’s Show”, listening to “Shake the Frost” by Tyler Childers, and her favorite color is blue.

JULY ‘23 - JUNIOR AMBASSADOR ORIENTATION

Ambassadors participated in public speaking/crisis communications training, engaged in personal and professional development activities, as well as learned more about issues facing the industry.

SEPT. ‘23 - JUNIOR AMBASSADOR INDUSTRY TOUR

Ambassadors will embark on a four day tour in Amarillo to meet with industry partners and grow their knowledge about how the agricultural industry works together.

JAN. ‘24 - BEGINNING OF THE YEAR PLANNING

Ambassadors will meet via Zoom to discuss industry issues, as well as plan upcoming events.

FEB. ‘24 - TEXAS’ ELITE SHOWCASE

Ambassadors will assist with the check-in process, show ring help, encouraging exhibitors, and helping wherever is needed.

‘24 - TEXAS PORK INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

Ambassadors will coordinate and facilitate the Youth Symposium, as well as connect with board members, members, and industry partners.

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OPPORTUNITY

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shoved from our classroom seats into a transitional period to the messy world called adulthood.

In order to make a decision about my future, I had to reflect heavily on where my opportunities have guided me. As a high school freshman, I walked into my first agricultural elective class and caught side-eye glances while answering my peers that I was in fact in the right room. It was apparently a shock that this outsider was just wanting to show a pig at the county fair alongside her brothers, but I could never have imagined the opportunities which spurred off the decision to show a pig.

BY CAMBRY CLINE

Opportunity. A word which makes me hear the swishing of doors open and a feeling of anticipation build in my chest. Excitement has certainly always motivated me to jump at new opportunities. My great grandfather jumped at the opportunity to flag down a car with a Texas Tech bumper sticker and a pretty girl in 1944. Since meeting my great grandmother, my family has bled red and black. In my first summer after graduating from Texas Tech, while some of my friends began their dream careers, other friends began the job search with little luck. Regardless, we have all been

This later start to showing livestock left me no other choice than to accept every chance possible to learn more about the industry once I decided agriculture is where I belong. I discovered and competed in Leadership Development Events through my FFA chapter, and I dedicated myself to my high school livestock judging team. Prior to attending Texas Tech University, an opportunity arose to continue my livestock judging career. For two years, I attended Blinn College where I learned the value of a true teammate, time management and competitiveness. After my time in Brenham, I came home to the Texas Panhandle and Texas Tech to continue my collegiate judging career, and I transferred into Texas Tech University’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communications. I had found

a place where I was surrounded by passionate individuals who held a deep sense of pride for building a foundation of a supportive community. I chose to recognize the opportunity before me to embrace my love of agricultural communications and develop a personal brand that I am proud to call mine.

Along with the professional development practices and skill training in my coursework, I continued the pursuit to discover my own way into the agricultural industry. I accepted internship opportunities with the State Fair of Texas, San Antonio Barrow Show, Texas’ Elite Showcase, National Ranching Heritage Center, Texas Pork Producers Association, and others. From these experiences, I have met incredible people, learned the importance of a passionate, supportive staff, and discovered what other opportunities I might need to explore to establish myself to successfully pursue my dream career.

The opportunity to grow my professional communications and marketing skills is something I could not pass up, and I will be pursuing a Master of Science in Agricultural Communications at Texas Tech University starting in the fall. I believe the importance of being open to new opportunities during college cannot be overstated. Life is too short to not be spirited about the work I do every day, and I would never have found my fit within the agricultural industry if not for saying yes to an opportunity.

OPPORTUNITY

It didn’t seem real until the week before it was time to move. I was so used to the familiarity of everything at home. These were the people I had grown up with and the places I had been going my whole life. Nerves clouded my mind about all the unknowns waiting for me in Texas. Loading up my car and leaving my driveway, unsure when I would be coming back, was possibly the scariest experience for me.

become the best mentors anyone could ask for. I met the people that pushed me to be the best version of myself that I could be. The person I am today, the people I know, and the life that I am living are far better than anything I could have thought of a year ago.

BY BROOKE BEYERS

Ihave been hearing ‘be scared and do it anyways’ a lot lately from some of the most influential people in my life. In the past couple of years, life has thrown me a ton of changes. I moved off to college and have been trying to find my own place within the swine industry from the other side of the show ring, which is a challenge for anyone in this stage of life.

The biggest step out of my comfort zone happened about a year ago when I moved to Lubbock. I had been planning on moving to Texas to attend Texas Tech University for a long time; however, it always seemed so far in the distance. Leaving my life and family in Illinois was a big step for me. New college, new people, a different atmosphere, and a 15-hour drive home.

I drove into Lubbock on the afternoon of August 19, 2022. For the first time, my return trip home was not planned. I followed the familiar sight of my parent’s car onto Marsha Sharp Freeway, and as I passed Texas Tech’s Jones AT&T stadium, my worries turned to excitement.

I had no idea that taking that step would lead to so many “good things” I see in my life today. Not only did I find a university that I love, but I found my people. I found those people who were excited to include me from the beginning. The people who say the most random things you will ever hear, and the people who are always ready to go get snowcones or Dutch Brothers coffee. I met the people that quickly became some of my best friends. I met the people that have

The Texas Pork Producers Association has given me a temporary place within this industry that I could not be more thankful for. Interning at the 2023 Texas’ Elite Showcase showed me not only what it means to the exhibitors to be a part of the Texas swine industry but also that there are countless roles within the industry outside of the show ring.

Interning for the Texas Pork Producers this summer has been one of the most impactful experiences of my life. The amount of knowledge I have gained in a short period of time is astounding and getting to be a part of the Texas pork industry has been an irreplaceable experience for me.

If you aren’t scared about making a change, it probably isn’t the right change to be making. Do it anyways; step out of your comfort zone, take a chance, and see where you end up. It may turn out to be one of the best decisions of your life.

CHANCES BE SCARED AND DO IT ANYWAYS.

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

KOTTON WEST

When asked what he values most, easily the virtues of loyalty and hard work came to mind. Through his impressive accomplishments at a young age, Kotton West has already started to make a positive impact not only on the swine industry, but others around him as well.

Kotton is the 15-year-old son of Keaton and Lyndi West and the brother to Bryce and Taylee. Since he can remember, Kotton has been involved within the livestock industry through 4-H, and raising his own show pig herd, KMAX Livestock.

“I started showing when I was three because my older brother was showing,” Kotton said. “My mom was teaching ag at the time and had bred a Duroc gilt to use for teaching hands on lessons. I picked up “Sally” out of the crate and she started the first of the KMAX herd ”

From there forward, Kotton has bred and raised champions at the county, state and national level. At his first major show, he raised and exhibited the Champion Chester at San Angelo. He has also raised a Reserve Duroc barrow at San Angelo and Reserve Division 1 Crossbred gilt at Expo. In 2023, he raised the Champion Lightweight York at the San Antonio barrow show. However, one of his most memorable moments as a breeder was with a barrow shown by his younger sister, Taylee.

“ My sister had the Re serve Grand at San Patricio County in 2022,” Kotton said. “ It w as the first time w e ever got a piece of our c ounty. To top thin gs off, this barrow w a s a c lass winner and a CTBR class champio n at Sa n A n tonio that year.”

As for his own show career, Kotton has been blessed with much success. In 2021, he exhibited a gilt that was Reserve Supreme Champion at Houston and won her breed, plus a $10,000 scholarship in San Antonio. He has also shown the Reserve Champion Berkshire barrow at The Alternative in 2021, the Reserve Division Hampshire barrow at Houston in 2022, as well as the Reserve Champion Duroc barrows at San Angelo in 2020 and 2022. Through his hard work, he has been honored as a CTBR Premier Exhibitor in 2021 and 2023.

Kotton said the importance of showmanship has been instilled into him from the beginning. He has earned the honors of Champion Junior and Intermediate Showmanship at the State Fair of Texas in 2018 and 2019, as well as the same honors at the Heart of Texas in 2019 and 2020. One of his greatest accomplishments to date he said was winning showmanship at a national show.

“My biggest accomplishment I have had so far is winning junior showmanship at the Arizona National in 2021,” Kotton said. “That year my parents were in the hospital with my

sister. JW & Judy Lackey hauled me up there, and it was all of my show family and friends that were there to support me.”

Kotton’s sister, Taylee, has a rare congenital heart defect. However, that doesn’t keep Taylee nor Kotton from tackling their big goals. The two can be seen at all of the major shows living life to the fullest. However, what might be the beauty in it all is the chance to watch the two work together in the show ring to not only accomplish impressive goals, but display the true value of showmanship and hard work.

Taking on the challenge of running his own operation, tending to other chores around the farm, and completing his school work is no feat for a 15-year-old kid. However, Kotton continues to excel in more ways than one. He currently is serving as a Texas Junior Livestock Ambassador and has earned his 4-H Bronze, Silver, and Rising Star awards.

It is easy to say that Kotton is dedicated to the swine industry. He said one of his biggest challenges was not being able to put the hours in at the barn that he would like to.

“Last year, I tried going to public school,” Kotton said. “I learned that I wasn’t able to put in the hours at the barn that I wanted to. Therefore, the week after Austin, I went back to homeschool to prep my barn and have a fresh start with State Fair pigs.”

One of the most rewarding parts of raising and showing livestock for Kotton has been the connections he has made. He said he has not only met some of his best friends through this industry, but many role models as well. They have shown Kotton that it is possible to crush your goals at a young age.

Jerry Haug was the first to help Kotton with pigs when he got started. He eventually retired and came to be their herdsman until he passed in 2021. Kotton said he was always there to teach him each step. From a judging standpoint, he said he has always looked up to AJ Genter and Travis Platt. However, one of his greatest mentors has been Luke Lindner.

“Luke has been my closest mentor and friend,” Kotton said. “I wouldn’t have had the successes I have had without him, both with showing and breeding.”

As for the future, Kotton has plans to complete the Whitehorse homeschool program and eventually attend a junior college for livestock judging then finish at a university. After continuing his education, he plans to come back home to help his dad farm and eventually grow to a 125 sow operation. No matter how long it may take, Kotton says he has hopes to earn a champion barrow banner from a Texas major.

Over the next few years, Kotton has hopes to attend Texas Pork Leadership and Showpig. com All-Star camps, as well as become a Texas Pork Junior Ambassador to continue his efforts in becoming a leader within the swine industry. As a role model for many, the best advice Kotton can give to younger generations is to be bold and to make the first move.

“Make connections. Make a move for the handshake,” Kotton said. “You never know what doors those hands will open.”

CRYOSIRES

Imagine having no worries when it comes time to breed sows. Knowing that you won’t have to worry about shipping, fresh semen quality, or sows coming into heat early. Frozen semen can offer the security you need.

Dustin Bauer, the owner of CryoSires, specializes in freezing swine semen. Through a careful and complex process and long hours, Bauer has found a way to transform the swine industry in a positive way.

“Out of college, I worked for Prairie State Semen and Showtime Sires and was able to gain experience in the boar stud industry,” Bauer said. “When I started CryoSires in the summer of 2018, I was able to build off of my prior employment and industry experiences to confidently start this business on my own.”

The business has grown exponentially since its start five years ago and is still growing with new producers incorporating frozen semen into their programs.

“The most rewarding calls I receive are when a potential client calls because they were referred to our business from a fellow producer who had a positive experience with us,” Bauer said.

The process requires a clear mind, steady hand, and great attention to detail. However, time has already proven the process, and Bauer’s commitment to the improvement of the industry makes it worth taking a chance on.

“We are always receiving feedback from customers on conception rates and litter sizes,” Bauer said, “Even though it varies from farm-to-farm and boar-to-boar, we are still seeing very comparable results to fresh semen.”

Bauer travels across the nation to perform demonstrations on how to properly use frozen semen to gain the maximum results, including the Texas Pork Industry Conference. During his time at conference, he answered many questions in relation to the process.

“In my opinion, shipping dependability and weather are the two biggest factors that would be a concern to Texas producers when it comes to buying fresh semen from the Midwest,” Bauer said, “So the advantage of frozen semen is that with a little pre-planning, both of those issues can be avoided.”

Not only can you have the semen there on hand at all times and avoid shipping mishaps, but you can also save money on UPS next-day air freight charges, Bauer said.

Knowing that not every producer has the capability to purchase and maintain a liquid nitrogen tank, Bauer offers a shipping system that allows producers to obtain and store their frozen semen with plenty of time before their sows go into heat.

“Shipper tanks are a great trial option for pig breeders who are new to frozen semen or for producers who are unsure about purchasing their own tanks,” said Bauer.

In addition to shipper tanks, Bauer also offers storage options to help breeders conserve room in their personal tanks.

In 2019, Bauer added an online store feature to his website. “It is a great and unique marketplace for people to be able to purchase frozen genetics from several different studs and producers all through one place,” Bauer said.

Bauer continues to invest in his lab and diagnostic equipment to ensure he is providing the best quality of product possible for his clients. Dustin and his wife Megan have three kids: Avery, Wyatt, and Waylon. Aside from freezing semen, Bauer enjoys taking care of his sows, helping his kids with their pig projects, and watching Avery and Wyatt practice their Tae Kwon Do skills.

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Premier Exhibitors

2022 State Fair of Texas Barrows

Resrve Grand Champion

CTBR Class 2 Champion - Dark OPB Cali Erfurth, Southwest FFA

Bred by: Troy Cole, LaCoste Cole Farms

Breed Champion - Dark OPB Kinlee Saxon, Plains FFA

Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart

Champion - Hamp Kate Cooper, Lubbock Co. 4-H

Bred By: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

CTBR Class 4 Champion - Duroc Dustin Gray, Van Alstyne FFA

Bred by: Chuck Cox, Royse City Cox & Sons

CTBR Class 3 Champion - Dark OPB Kotton West, Sinton FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

CTBR Class 6 Champion - Duroc Caydence Butler, Perryton FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 5 Champion - Duroc Emma Howell, Tioga FFA

Bred by: L.J. Young, Paradise All-Star Showpigs

Bred

2022 State Fair of Texas Barrows

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

CTBR Class 8 Champion - Hamp Adison Walser, Fort Elliot FFA

by: Weldon & Rodney Walser, Canadian Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics

Reserve Champion - Duroc Reagan Boswell. Randall Co. 4-H

by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

CTBR Class 9 Champion - Hamp Hunter Vallis, Montgomery Co. 4-H

by: Tatum & Shane Swenhaugen Rival Genetics, Canadian

CTBR Class 12 Champion - Berk Hannah Garcia, Plainview FFA

by: Brandon Biggs, Plainview Biggs Livestock

CTBR Class 10 Champion - Hamp Keslyn Burns, Medina Co. 4-H

by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

CTBR Class 13 Champion - Berk Roxton Stone, Martin Co. 4-H

by: Josh Vincent, Saint Jo Vincent Farms

CTBR Class 15 Champion - Dark Cross Taylor Lawson, East Central FFA

by: Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes HF Genetics, Port Lavaca

CTBR Class 14 Champion - Dark Cross Carli Cunningham, Blooming Grove FFA

by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms

CTBR Class 16 Champion - Dark Cross Klayden Powell, Farmersville FFA

by: Matt McKinley, Conroe McKinley Showpigs

CTBR Class 18 Champion - Dark Cross Tynslee Horton, Borden County FFA

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

CTBR Class 17 Champion - Dark Cross Jade Stone, Martin Co. 4-H

Bred by: Kelton Mason, Montgomery The Stud

Breed Champion - White OPB Kyla Cortese, Randall Co. 4-H

Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

2020 State Fair of Texas Barrows

2022 State Fair of Texas Barrows

Ryan Brymer, Mesquite Co. 4-H

Bred by: Clint Halfmann, Vancourt West Texas Genetics

Graci Sherman, Lubbock Cooper FFA

Bred by: Kevin Thomas, Jacksboro Thomas Showpigs

Will Philipello, Brazos Co. 4-H

Bred by: Tatum & Shane Swenhaugen Rival Genetics, Canadian

Cooper Marsh, Deaf Smith Co. 4-H

Bred by: Oliver Rusher, Hale Center Sweet Tooth Farms

Abbott FFA

Bred by: Cleve & Cooper Ford, Weslaco 4F Livestock

Keaton Fohn, Cameron Co. 4-H

Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock

Aubrey Hannah, Ellis Co. 4-H

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Echtle, Medina Valley FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Abigail Albracht, Potter Co. 4-H

Bred by: Nick Albracht, Amarillo IDK Genetics

Rance York, Goldthwaite FFA

Bred by: Marty & Zach Weishuhn

Weishuhn Brothers Showpigs, San Angleo

Bred by: Kelton Mason, Montgomery The Stud

Lubbock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

CTBR Class 21 Champion - York

Reserve Champion - White OPB

CTBR Class 22 Champion - York

CTBR Class 24 Champion - Cross Latham Machac,

CTBR Class 23 Champion - York

CTBR Class 25 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 27 Champion - Cross Garrett

CTBR Class 26 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 28 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 30 Champion- Cross Mia Ruiz, Wink Loving Co. 4-H

CTBR Class 29 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 31 Champion- Cross Colter Winter,

CTBR CLASS CHAMPION SAN ANTONIO BARROW SHOW

CTBR CLASS CHAMPION SAN ANTONIO BARROW SHOW

OVERALL CHESTER GILT SAN ANTONIO GILT SHOW

Reserve Grand Gilt | San antonio ‘23

Due 7/22 to Trick Daddy

Full sibs will be available

Erin

Bred to OCD (Morgan)

12 daughters’ and a handful of grand daughters’ litters will be offered

Res. Dark Cross | Houston ‘21

Offering pigs out of 4 littermate sisters

High placing barrow

High placing barrow

Aurora Brewer, New Deal FFA

Bred by: Robbie Harkey, Hale Center Harkey Farms

JT Hodges, Lubbock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Reserve Champion - Dark OPB

Reed Schacher, Dumas FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Kendyl Burkeen, De Leon FFA

Bred by: Jim Cogburn, Colorado City C-4 Show Pigs

Breed Champion - Duroc

Maddox Mae Fleming, Ira FFA

Bred by: Maycon Stork, Hico

Keeley Shakesphere, Ropes FFA

Bred by: Kevin Methvin, Levelland Methvin Show Hogs

Henlee Wagner, Hamilton FFA

Bred by: Maycon Stork, Hico Stork Livestock

Copper Farris, Nazereth FFA

Bred by: Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry, Crowell BRS Hog Farm

CTBR Class 2 Champion - Dark OPB

CTBR Class 1 Champion - Dark OPB

CTBR Class 6 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 8 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 12 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 9 Champion - Duroc

2023 fort worth Barrows

Brooklyn Cathey

Bred by: Garrett Cox, Weatherford

Breed

Weston Lackey, Haskell FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell

Kamlynn Mason, Montgomery Co. 4-H

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms

Tynslee Horton, Borden County FFA

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Tristan Crawford, Kendall Co. 4-H

Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg

Bred by: Jarrot & Dwight Foote JDF Farms, Seminole

Mower, Jacksboro FFA

Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

Zane Humphries, Sudan FFA

Bred by: Weldon & Rodney Walser Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics, Canadian

Cambrey Wilson, Midland Co. 4-H

Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

Leighton Phillips, Abilene Wylie FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

Bred by: Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry, Crowell BRS Hog Farm

Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 13 Champion - Hamp

Reserve Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 19 Champion - White OPB

CTBR Class 16 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 20 Champion - White OPB Brenley Hatfield, Munday FFA

CTBR Class 24 Champion - York

CTBR Class 21 Champion - White OPB McCoy

CTBR Class 25 Champion - York

CTBR Class 29 Champion - Cross Mallory Emery, Shallowater FFA

Reserve Champion - York

CTBR Class 30 Champion - Cross Ty Halsell, Ford Co. 4-H

Ben Montoya, Lipan FFA

Bred by: Coby & Cliff Berger, Giddings

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Selah Salmons

Bred by: Garrett Cox, Weatherford S Squared Showpigs

Bred by: Rory Duelm, New Braunfels Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics

Brendan Gross, Grandview FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Taylee West, Sinton FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Kindal Schackelford, Sulphur Springs FFA

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Reserve Division Champion - Cross Braden Van Underwood, Idalou FFA

CTBR Class 31 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 33 Champion - Cross Rance York, Goldthwaite FFA

CTBR Class 35 Champion - Cross Benton Lunsford, Slaton FFA

CTBR Class 34 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 36 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 37 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 38 Champion - Cross

Champion Crossbred Keslyn Burns, Medina Co. 4-H

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Purebred Kynlee Wilson, Gaines Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jarrot & Dwight Foote, Seminole JDF Farms

JT Hodges, Lubbock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Ky Blount, Kerr Co. 4-H

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Colter Winter, Lubbock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Owen Seidenberger, Glasscock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

Harlie Groom, Johnson Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock

Loreli Cessna, Burton FFA

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Raley McCurdy, Aquilla FFA

Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

Kynlee Wilson, Gaines Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jarrot & Dwight Foote, Seminole JDF Farms

John Rodriguez, Post FFA

Bred by: Robbie & Keith Harkey, Hale Center Harkey Farms

Kannon Flowers, Swisher Co. 4-H

Bred by: Robbie & Keith Harkey, Hale Center

Kylie Sparks, East Central FFA

Bred by: Tim Doege, St. Hedwig Doege Showpigs

Zoe Ely, Kendall Co. 4-H

Bred by: Chris Hohmann & Charles Ely

C-C Showpigs, Sisterdale

Michael Robbins, Snyder FFA

Bred by: Robbie & Keith Harkey, Hale Center

Riley Clinard, Milam Co. 4-H

Bred by: Matt & Taylor Murdoch, Marion MT Heart Livestock

Class 2 Champion - Berk

Wintex Farms

Reserve Champion - Berk

Reserve Champion - Chester

Reserve Champion - Duroc

Champion - Chester

Class 7 Champion - Duroc

Class 9 Champion - Duroc

Harkey Farms

Class 8 Champion - Duroc

Champion - Hamp

Champion - Landrace

Harkey Farms

Reserve Champion - Hamp

Reserve Champion - Landrace

Reserve Champion - Poland

Payton Easter, Tahoka FFA

Bred by: Cole Reeves, Hico Reeves Livestock

Champion - Poland

Rylie Nash, Rogers FFA

Bred by: Jay & WIll Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Reserve Champion - Spot

Henslie Hohertz, Early FFA

Bred by: Jason Foote, Lubbock Foote Farms

Champion - Spot

Tegan Taylor, Wichita Co. 4-H

Bred by: Tegan & Bracken Taylor ET Showpigs, Wichita Falls

Luke Bohnert, Kendall Co. 4-H

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Reserve Champion - York

Landon Stovall, Tom Green Co. 4-H

Bred by: Colby Stovall, San Angelo Tex-Mex Genetics

Champion - York

Colter Winter, Lubbock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock

Wintex Farms

Champion - Light Cross

Owen Seidenberger, Glasscock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Zach & Marty Weishuhn

Weishuhn Brothers Showpigs, San Angelo

Taelynn Tatsch, Gillespie Co. 4-H

Bred by: Michael Tatsch, Harper

M. Tatsch Showpigs

Light Cross

Payton Easter, Tahoka FFA

Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

Reserve

- Light Cross

Colt Hart, Caldwell FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs

Champion- Light Wt. Dark Cross

Sir Jones, Brownwood FFA

Bred by: Johnnie Flores, Castroville F2 Genetics

Class 17 Champion - Spot

Class 20 Champion - Light Cross

Class 21 Champion -

Champion

of Distinction RESULTS 91 lots $416,400 sale gross $4,575 average

Class 25 Champion - Dark Cross Matthew Welch, Lake Worth FFA

Bred by: Dan Reed, Krum Reed Livestock

Class 24 Champion - Dark Cross Ryker Wilson, Lingleville FFA

Class 27 Champion - Dark Cross

Kotton West, Sinton FFA

Bred by: Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes, Port Lavaca HF Genetics

Class 29 Champion - Dark Cross Kooper Carson, Davenport FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Res. Champion - Middle Wt. Dark Cross Jaylin Milloy, Gaines Co. 4-H

Bred by: Brock Milloy, Seminole MC Showpigs

Res. Champion - Heavy Wt. Dark Cross Samuel Hansen, Somerset FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Res. Champion - Light Wt. Dark Cross River Jones, Brownwood FFA

Bred by: Johnnie Flores, Castroville F2 Genetics

FEBRUARY 9-11, 2024

HILL COUNTRY YOUTH EVENT CENTER | KERRVILLE, TX

Gilts of Distinction

2023 2024 Judges

91 lots

$416,400 sale gross

$4,576 average

LEAD JUDGE

JOSH CAMPBELL

SIFT JUDGE

CODY HAYES

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Early arrival 5 PM - 11 PM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Arrival 8 AM - 6 PM

ALL GILTS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 8 PM

- Gilts must have a valid CTBR Certificate

- Gilts must be farrowed

June 1st - September 10th, 2023

- Must be state validated

- December 1 ownership deadline

- Purebred gilts must have registration papers

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11

SALE PREVIEW AT 1 PM

Broadcasted by Walton Webcasting

SALE AT 4 PM

Online bidding provided by CCI.Live & Kennedy Ventures

SALE ORDER IS DETERMINED BY THE JUDGE AFTER EVERY BREED

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

SHOW STARTS AT 9 AM

Berkshire | Chester | Duroc | Hampshire | Landrace

Poland | Spot | York

Champion Purebred Selection

Light Crossbred *Whites & Blues Only*

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11

SHOW STARTS AT 7 AM

Dark Crossbred Division

Champion Dark Cross Selection

Champion Crossbred Selection

Supreme Champion Drive

CLASS PREMIUMS & PRIZES

2023 CLASS PREMIUMS TOTALED:

$43,400

- $1,000 cash guaranteed to each class spread over the top 5 placing gilts

- Additional prizes & premiums to champions and reserves of each breed, division and overall champions

GO TO TEXAS ELITE SHOWCASE FOR RULES, DETAILS, & ENTRIES

CHANGES FOR 2024

• All gilts will weigh once during check-in. The weight recorded on the official scales is the weight the gilt will show by. After this is completed, the gilt will no longer have a weigh back.

• Purebreds will not have a minimum nor maximum weight.

• Crossbreds must weigh a minimum of 220lbs, with a maximum of 350lbs Any gilts below 220lbs will be allowed one (1) official reweigh.

• The Dark Crossbred breed will be split into three divisions by check-in weight. Following the conclusion of the third division, a champion and reserve dark crossbred will be selected, prior to the champion crossbred selection.

SPONSORSHIP

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Listed on banner(s) of sponsors at the show

Listed on show catalog, hard copy and electronic

Listed on website and in magazine

Listed on banner(s) of sponsors at the show

Listed in show catalog, hard copy and electronic

Previous levels’ benefits, plus:

Individual banner space near show ring

Previous levels’ benefits, plus:

Prominent individual banner placement and promotion

Company promotion on TPPA social media platforms

Platinum

Previous levels’ benefits, plus:

Logo on all exhibitor backtags

Logo on Supreme and Reserve Supreme poppers

Prominent individual banner placement and promotion

Company promotion on TPPA social media platforms

Email blasts (3) to TPPA Membership, Subscribers, Extension & Exhibitors

Other options available for discussion, subject to approval

Name/logo displays will increase in size as levels increase.

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We will be auctioning off more than just buckles and awards. Specific sponsorships will be available such as ribbons and more! Don’t miss this opportunity to make Texas’ Elite Showcase beyond hype. TIERED

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San Antonio barrows

Audrey Price, San Saba FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Crayton Rains, Fredericksburg FFA

Bred by: Brandon Biggs, Plainview Biggs Livestock

Tristian

Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs

Emory Inman, Jacksboro FFA

Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

Chance

Bred by: Doug Alderson, Marion Alderson Farms

Karis Downs, Montgomery Co. 4-H

Bred by: Blake Edwards & Brad Massey

Blazin 7’s Farms/Edwards Family Genetics

Emry

Bred by: Lance Horsford, Stratford Horsford Showpigs

Olivia O’Brian, Wise Co. 4-H

Bred by: Steve & Alexis Hofer, Aurora Royal Crown Showpigs

CTBR Class 2 Champion - Berk

Reserve Champion - Berk

CTBR Class 6 Champion - Spot

CTBR Class 3 Champion - Berk

Crawford, Kendall Co. 4-H

Reserve Champion - Spot

CTBR Class 7 Champion - Spot

Charanza, Guadelupe Co. 4-H

CTBR Class 10 Champion - Spot

CTBR Class 9 Champion - Spot

Humphreys, Sudan FFA

Davanee Anderson, Perryton FFA

Bred by: Lance Horsford, Stratford Horsford Showpigs

2023 San Antonio Barrows

Kennedy Schatte, Lee Co,

Bred by: Coby & Cliff Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

Reserve

Poland

Bristol Biggs, Hale Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes HF Genetics, Port Lavaca

Colton Gober, Haskell FFA

Bred by: Jarrot & Dwight Foote, Seminole JDF Farms

Emma Spigener, Hillsboro FFA

Bred by: Jeremy Rounsavall, Purdon Rounsavall Showpigs

Kalie Lipham, Lake Creek FFA

Bred by: Matt McKinley, Conroe McKinley Showpigs

Emree Adamitz, Atascosa Co. 4-H

Bred by: Ben & Misty Cozart, Zephyr Cozart Family Genetics

Tessa Camancho, Goliad FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Chelby Brown, Frenship FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Jentry Locke, Roberts Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Bred by: Ben & Misty Cozart, Zephyr Cozart Family Genetics

Charlie

Bred by: Robbie Phillips, Roscoe Phillips Showpigs

CTBR Class 13 Champion - Poland

Champion -

CTBR Class 17 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 18 Champion - Hamp

4-H

CTBR Class 19 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 20 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 21 Champion - Hamp

Middle Wt. Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 23 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 24 Champion- Hamp

CTBR Class 25 Champion - Hamp

Hagen Hodges, DeLeon FFA

CTBR Class 34 Champion - Duroc

Hartman, Nolan Co. 4-H

2023 San Antonio Barrows

Landon Stovall, Tom Green Co. 4-H

Bred by: Hagen Montgomery & Kelby O’Brien Four Five Livestock

Leighton Harlos, Aransas Co. 4-H

Bred by: Josh Powell, Jourdanton Powell Livestock

Middle Wt.

Duroc

Rhett Wann, Texline FFA

Bred by: Robbie Phillips, Roscoe Phillips Showpigs

Kylie Rodriguez, Haskell FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Lane Bodiford, Floresville FFA

Bred by: Josh Powell, Jourdanton Powell Livestock

Ava Luke, Hamshire-Fannett FFA

Bred by: Cole Reeves & Brandon Smythe Reeves & Smythe

Reserve

Sage Bearden, Crowell FFA

Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

Ramsey Wall, Ira FFA

Bred by: Maycon Stork, Hico Stork Livestock

Champion Light Weight - Dark Cross

Kelly Verrips, LaVernia FFA

Bred by: Ty Baird, San Antonio TB Showpigs

Lawsen Taylor, East Central FFA

Bred by: Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes

HF Genetics, Port Lavaca

Josie Johnson, East Central FFA

Bred by: John Moyers, San Antonio Sure Success Show Pigs

Briana Walton, Sweetwater FFA

Bred by: Cory Rains, Fredericksburg Rains Livestock

CTBR Class 35 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 36 Champion - Duroc

Champion -

CTBR Class 38 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 39 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 40 Champion - Duroc

Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 42 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 51 Champion - Dark Cross

CTBR Class 52 Champion - Dark Cross

CTBR Class 54 Champion - Dark Cross

Champion Middle Wt.- Dark Cross

Syndey Miller, Abernathy FFA

Bred by: Josh Krohn, Lamesa DL Showpigs

2023 San Antonio Barrows

Reserve Champion - Dark Cross Ky Blount, Kerr Co. 4-H

Bred by: Tadd & Cameron Knight Knight Showpigs, Shallowater

Res.

Middle Wt. - Dark Cross

Dylan Muehlstein, Stamford FFA

Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

CTBR

Briar Floyd, Stephenville FFA

Bred by: Doug Alderson, Marion Alderson Farms

Champion - Dark Cross

Camryn Clift, Randall Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Halli Heinrich, Lubbock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jarrot & Dwight Foote, Seminole JDF Farms

Champion Light Wt. - York

Madisyn Price, Gonzales Co. 4-H

Bred by: Kotton West, Taft KMAX Livestock

Roxi Sherman, Lubbock Cooper FFA

Bred by: Maycon Stork, Hico Stork Livestock

- Dark Cross McKenzie Duke, Blooming Grove FFA

57

Bred by: Nick Albracht, Amarillo IDK Genetics

Reserve Champion - Chester

Rylan Pechacek, Snyder FFA

Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

Reserve Light Wt.

- York

Kinley Sheildknight, Spearman FFA

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Champion - York

Klayden Powell, Farmersville FFA

Bred by: Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes HF Genetics, Port Lavaca

Champion

Class

Champion

CTBR Class 69 Champion - Chester

CTBR Class 70 Champion - Chester

Champion

CTBR Class 75 Champion - York

2023 San Antonio Barrows

Ben Montoya, Lipan FFA

Bred by: J.R. Fortner, Anna Fortner Showpigs

Landrace Braylee Kirkpatrick, Tolar FFA

Bred by: Cole Reever & Brandon Smythe Reeves & Smythe

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Bred by: Jarrot & Dwight Foote, Seminole JDF Farms Champion

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Harrold Ray White, Hutchinson Co. 4-H

Bred by: Weldon & Rodney Walser

Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics, Canadian

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Bred by: Nick Albracht, Amarillo IDK Genetics

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman

Farms, Montgomery

Bred by: Chase Craighead, Vernon Craighead Showpigs

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

CTBR Class 77 Champion -York

CTBR Class 78 Champion - York

Tracy Schakelford, Sulpur Springs FFA

CTBR Class 85 Champion - Landrace Blair Heinrich, Lubbock Co. 4-H

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CTBR Class 89 Champion - Cross Blake Dellerin, Smithson Valley FFA

CTBR Class 90 Champion - Cross Kotton West, Sinton FFA

Reserve Div. 1 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 92 Champion - Cross Landri Ottmers, Fredericksberg FFA

CTBR Class 93 Champion - Cross Hunter Vallis, Montgomery Co. 4-H

Division 2 Champion - Cross

Kate Crownover, Wilbarger Co. 4-H

Brockman

CTBR Class 95 Champion - Cross Hadleigh Rodriguez, Crowell FFA

Reserve Div. 2 Champion - Cross Van Underwood, Idalou FFA

Bred

2023 San Antonio Barrows

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

CTBR Class 101 Champion - Cross Kloee Foster, Honey Grove FFA

Bred by: Nick Albracht, Amarillo IDK Genetics

CTBR Class 102 Champion - Cross Kendall Lowery, Plains FFA

by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 103 Champion - Cross Brendan Gross, Grandview FFA

by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 104 Champion- Cross Landrea Gonzales, Sudan FFA

Bred by: Ian & Chama Schaefer, Slaton Impact Livestock

CTBR Class 105 Champion - Cross Kenley Krohn, Klondike FFA

by: Josh Krohn, Lamesa DL Showpigs

Reserve Champion - Cross Tanner Morse, Lee Co. 4-H

by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

CTBR Class 107 Champion - Cross Macie Hansen, Canadian FFA

by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

CTBR Class 108 Champion - Cross Brandon Blackshear, Cypress Ranch FFA

by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

CHAMPION YORK | 3RD OVERALL SHOWN BY NASH WILLIAMSON SIRED BY WAM

EXCITING PROSPECTS SOLD OFF THE FARM & SELECT SALES

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RES. GRAND BARROW

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW SIRED BY QUITE FRANKLY

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RES . CHAMPION YORK PAYTON DUNCAN SIRED BY WAM

Congratulations to the

CTBR Class 2 Champion - Hamp Kenzy Morgan, Rains Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay White, Bremond White’s Farm

CTBR Class 1 Champion - Hamp Jesse Threet, Florence FFA

Bred by: Cory Rains, Fredericksburg Rains Livestock

CTBR Class 4 Champion - Hamp Madisyn Rice, Gonzales Co. 4-H

Bred by: Troy Cole, LaCoste Cole Farms

CTBR Class 3 Champion - Hamp Addison May, Peaster FFA

Bred by: Dan Reed, Krum Reed Livestock

CTBR Class 8 Champion - Hamp Kasen Wilson, Wink FFA

Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

CTBR Class 7 Champion - Hamp Kelly Anne Verrips, La Vernia FFA

Bred by: John Moyers, San Antonio Sure Success Showpigs

Reserve Champion - Other Cross I Ky Blount, Kerr Co. 4-H

Bred By: Glen & Zac Blount, Denison Blount Farms

Alayna McPhil, Bridgeland FFA

Bred by: Rory Duelm, New Braunfels Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics

2022 Houston Barrows

Bred by: Cory Rains, Fredericksburg Rains Livestock

Harper Hodde, Burton FFA

Bred by: Charlie Hodde. Burton Hodde Farms

Owen Kaminski, Needville FFA

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Jamey Haliburton, Wall FFA

Bred by: Lonnie Huesman, Lubbock Huesman Hogs

Brindle Harper, Lamb Co.

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Heaton Woodson, Montgomery Co.

Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

Grayson Ellis, Wink FFA

Bred by: Clint Halfmann, Vancourt West Texas Genetics

Keaton Crownover, Wilbarger Co.

Bred by: Heath Link, New Home Link Showpigs

Jayce

Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem

Bred by: Nick Albracht, Amarillo IDK Genetics

Bred by: Weldon & Rodney Walser, Canadian Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics

CTBR Class 12 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 13 Champion - Hamp

Res. Heavy Wt. Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 23 Champion - Poland Cole Rains, Fredericksburg FFA

Champion - Poland

4-H

CTBR Class 23 Champion - Spot

4-H

CTBR Class 24 Champion - Spot

Reserve Champion - Spot

CTBR Class 26 Champion - Spot

4-H

CTBR Class 30 Champion - Other Cross I

Kurz, Gonzales Co. 4-H

C&P Livestock

CTBR Class 31 Champion - Other Cross I Ben Montoya, Lipan FFA

CTBR Class 32 Champion - Other Cross I Koie Hill, Frendship FFA

Bred

2023 Houston Barrows

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

CTBR Class 33 Champion - Other Cross I Dallas Martinez, Shelby Co. 4-H

by: Chance Waldrip Dalhart

CTBR Class 36 Champion - Other Cross I Starlyn Schnitker, S&S FFA

by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

CTBR Class 37 Champion - Other Cross I Cooper Ovestreet, Tahoka FFA

by: Tadd & Cameron Knight Knight Showpigs, Shallowater

CTBR Class 38 Champion - Other Cross I Layton Canales, Sinton FFA

by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock

Res. Middle Wt. Champion - Other Cross I Crayton Rains, Fredericksburg FFA

by: Cory Rains, Fredericksburg Rains Livestock

CTBR Class 40 Champion - Other Cross I Brynley Becker, Geroge West 4-H

by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock

CTBR Class 43 Champion - Other Cross I Cody Smith, Brazoria Co. 4-H

by: Chance Waldrip Dalhart

CTBR Class 44 Champion - Other Cross I Kendal Brown, Lexington FFA

by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

CTBR Class 46 Champion - Other Cross I Graci Sherman, Lubbock-Cooper FFA

by: Ben & Misty Cozart, Zephyr Cozart Family Genetics

CTBR Class 47 Champion - Other Cross I Kanon Buckner, Ropes FFA

Bred by: Doug Schaefer, Garden City Shaefer Livestock

CTBR Class 52 Champion - Duroc Miles Ledbetter, Sudan FFA Bred by: Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms, Hale Center

CTBR Class 53 Champion - Duroc Lawson Canales, Sinton FFA

Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock

Brylee Lacy, Tom Bean FFA

Bred by: Justin Lacy, Sherman Lacy Livestock

2023 Houston Barrows

Jaden Nadeau, Lampasas FFA

Bred by: Rodger Herridge, Llano Herridge Showpigs

CTBR

Talynn Lowe, Archer City FFA

Bred by: J.R. Fortner, Anna Fortner Showpigs

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Bred by: Leslie & Wayne Harman Harman Farms, Perryton

Mason Orum, Seminole FFa

Bred by: Weldon & Rodney Walser Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics, Canadian

Lyla Lugo, Potter Co. 4-H

Bred by: Nick Albracht, Amarillo IDK Genetics

Tucker, Whiteface FFA

Bred by: Nick Albracht, Amarillo IDK Genetics

Leighton Phillips, Abilene Wylie FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Landon Stovall, Tom Green

Bred by: Cole Reeves & Brandon Smythe Reeves & Smythe

Bred by: Tadd & Cameron Knight Knight Showpigs, Shallowater

Reed Underwood, Idalou FFA

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

CTBR Class 54 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 55 Champion - Duroc

Class 58 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 59 Champion - Duroc Hagen Williamson, Ira FFA

CTBR Class 60 Champion - Duroc Lexie Butler, Randall Co. 4-H

CTBR Class 61 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 66 Champion - Berk

CTBR Class 67 Champion - Berk McKinley

Champion - Berk

CTBR Class 69 Champion - Berk

Co. 4-H

CTBR Class 72 Champion - York Cross Coleman, Wellman-Union FFA

Champion Light Wt. - York

Bryson Gunthman, Wharton Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

2023 Houston Barrows

Rhyder Fites, Coleman Co.

Bred by: Marty & Zach Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers Showpigs, San Angelo

Reserve

Peyton Duncan, Howe FFA

Bred by: Glen & Zac Blount, Denison Blount Farms

Isabella Noe, Van Alstyne

Bred by: Justin Lacy, Sherman

Lacey Livestock

Ellie

Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg

Wyatt Luddeke, DeWitt Co.

Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

Bred

Bred by: Rory Duelm, New

Bred by: Chance Waldrip Dalhart

Bred

Bred

Bred

CTBR Class 74 Champion - York

CTBR Class 77 Champion - York

4-H

Champion - York

CTBR Class 83 Champion - Chester

FFA

CTBR Class 84 Champion - Chester

Scott, Kendall Co. 4-H

Kneese Showpigs

CTBR Class 85 Champion - Chester

4-H

CTBR Class 88 Champion - Cross Roxton Stone, Martin Co. 4-H

by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

CTBR Class 89 Champion - Cross Scarlett Pool, Dallam Co. 4-H

Braunfels Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics

CTBR Class 90 Champion - Cross Fischer Waldrip, Dallam Co. 4-H

CTBR Class 91 Champion - Cross Mason Albus, Whiteface FFA

by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

CTBR Class 92 Champion - Cross Katelyn Burchett, Burkburnett FFA

by: Lance Horsford, Stratford Horsford Showpigs

CTBR Class 95 Champion - Cross Landri Ottmers, Fredericksburg FFA

by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Show Pigs

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

Bred

CTBR Class 96 Champion - Cross Halle Stone, Tahoka FFA

Bred by: Tadd, Cameron, & Scotta Knight Knight Showpigs, Shallowater

CTBR Class 97 Champion - Cross Kaden Mason, Montgomery Co. 4-H

by: Glen & Zac Blount, Denison Blount Farms

CTBR Class 98 Champion - Cross Macie Hansen, Canadian FFA

by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

Res. Middle Wt. Champion - Cross Kenley Krohn, Klondike FFA

by: Josh Krohn, Lamesa DL Showpigs

CTBR Class 102 Champion - Cross Kale Tabor, New Home FFA

by: Jay Spraberry, Lubbock Strive Livestock

CTBR Class 103 Champion - Cross Kinley Shieldknight, Spearman FFA

by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

CTBR Class 104 Champion - Cross Landree Cozart, Klondike FFA

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

CTBR Class 105 Champion - Cross Kathleen Arial, Victoria Co. 4-H

Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock

Top 5 Breeders of Each Breed

BERK

Lindner Showpigs

Wintex Farms

Biggs Livestock

IDK Genetics

Kneese Show Pigs

CHESTER

Kneese Show Pigs

Beyers Farms

Alderson Farms

JDF Farms

Berger Farms

Lacy Livestock

Wintex Farms

DUROC

Powell Livestock

Lackey Livestock

Clay Farms

Phillips Show Pigs

Stork Livestock

HAMP

Wintex Farms

Lackey Livestock

Brockman Farms

Lindner Showpigs

Clay Farms

LANDRACE

Harkey Farms

Reeves & Smythe

JDF Farms

MT Heart Livestock

RW Genetics

POLAND

Wintex Farms

Foote Farms

Horsford Show Pigs

HF Genetics

Rains Livestock

Reeves Livestock

SPOT

Berger Farms

Alderson Farms

Horsford Show Pigs

Chance Waldrip

Blazin 7’s Farms & EFG

Huseman Hogs

West Texas Genetics

Link Showpigs

Foote Farms

ET Showpigs

Lindner Showpigs

YORK

Brockman Farms

Weishuhn Brothers Show Pigs

Lindner Showpigs

Wintex Farms

Rival Genetics

CERTIFIED TEXAS BREDREGISTRY

DARK OPB

Lindner Showpigs

Chance Waldrip

Wintex Farms

MT Heart Livestock

Belew Farms

WHITE OPB

Beyers Farms

Kneese Show Pigs

West Texas Genetics

JDF Farms

McBride Livestock

Horsford Show Pigs

Ace Showpigs

Goree/Tito’s Showpigs

JH Show Pigs

CROSS

Brockman Farms

Lindner Showpigs

Lackey Livestock

Clay Farms

C&P Livestock

DARK CROSS

Lindner Showpigs

Lackey Livestock

Brockman Farms

HF Genetics

Wintex Farms

Grand champion

Champion - York

Kenley Krohn, Klondike FFA

Bred By: Josh Krohn, Lamesa DL Showpigs

Reserve Supreme Champion

Reserve Champion - Hamp

Rhett Stracener, Smyer FFA

Bred By: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

Champion - Duroc

Jaxon Powell, Jourdanton FFA

Bred by: Josh Powell, Jourdanton Powell Livestock

2023 Rodeo Austin

Bax Edwards, Idalou FFA

Bred by: Robbie Phillips, Roscoe Phillips Showpigs

Madeline Brymer, Atascosa Co. 4-H

Bred by: Vince Franckowiak, St. Hedwig Franckowiak Showpigs

Reserve Champion - Duroc

Casen Bice, Randall Co. 4-H

Bred by: Landon Rode, Fredericksburg W. Rode & Sons

Champion - Dark OPB

Bliss Bessire, Lubbock Co. 4-H

Bred by: Matt & Taylor Murdoch, Marion MT Heart Livestock

Colt Hart, Caldwell FFA

Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

Reserve Champion - Dark OPB

Cooper Overstreet, Tahoka FFA

Bred by: Denny Belew, Tahoka Belew Farms

Reserve Champion - White OPB

Landon Sawatzkey

Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

Garrett Echtle, Medina Valley FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort Lindner Showpigs

Champion - White OPB

Memphis Houser, Collin Co. 4-H

Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms, TX

Class 11

- Hampshire

Addison Adams, Farmersville FFA

Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs

Kailyn Keeling, Lexington FFA

Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

Class 2 Champion - Duroc

Class 4 Champion - Duroc

Class 6 Champion - Dark OPB

Class 8 Champion - Dark OPB

Class 10 Champion - White OPB

Champion

Class 12 Champion - Hamp

Kylee Rodriguez, Wylie-Abilene FFA

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock

Wintex Farms

2023 Rodeo Austin

Class 16 Champion - Hamp

Bryleigh Beyers, Hale Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock

Wintex Farms

Class 19 Champion - York

Mallory Emery, Shallowater FFA

Bred by: Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen

Rival Genetics, Canadian

Class 23 Champion - Light Cross

Kanon Buckner, Ropes FFA

Bred by: Luke Lindner, Comfort

Lindner Show Pigs

Reserve Champion - Hamp

Kenley Cox, Haskell FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Class 17 Champion - Hamp

Braelyn Pointer, Lamb Co. 4-H

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman

Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Class 14 Champion - Hamp

John Cross Utley, Knox City FFA

Bred by: Terry Utley, Knox City Utley Farms

Reserve Champion - York

Avery Mabry, Brock FFA

Bred by: John Olle & Morgan Wagner

Southern Superior Showpigs, Pleasanton

Class 18 Champion - York

Jensyn Evans, Brownwood FFA

Bred by: Marty & Zach Weishuhn

Weishuhn Brothers Showpigs, San Angelo

Champion - Light Cross

Parsons Spencer, Albany FFA

Bred by: Mike Fischer, Iowa Park Fischer Showpigs

Class 22 Champion - Light Cross

Jackson Bevers, Hillsboro FFA

Bred by: Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes

HF Genetics, Port Lavaca

Reserve Champion - Light Cross

Archer Albracht, Potter Co. 4-H

Bred by: Nick Albracht, Amarillo IDK Genetics

Class 25 Champion - Light Cross

Heaton Woodson, Montgomery Co. 4-H

Bred by: Matt McKinley, Montgomery McKinley Showpigs

Class 26 Champion - Light Cross

Callay McMonies, Martin Co. 4-H

Bred by: Heath & Jay Boren, Rising Star Rising Star Genetics

Class 27 Champion - Light Cross

Rylee McDavid, Ira FFA

Bred by: Oliver Rusher, Plainview Sweet Tooth Farms

Light Wt. Champion - Dark Cross

Cutter Hall, Wilbarger Co, 4-H

Bred by: Russell Ramsey, Oklaunion RAMAC Showpigs

Class 29 Champion - Dark Cross

Lexi Terry, Shallowater FFA

Bred by: Weldon & Rodney Walser Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics, Canadian

Class 30 Champion - Dark Cross

Cole Rains, Fredericksburg FFA

Bred by: Cory Rains, Fredericksburg Fredericksburg FFA

Class 31 Champion - Dark Cross

Weston Lackey, Haskell FFA

Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Class 32 Champion - Dark Cross

Hank Majewski, Washington Co. 4-H

Bred by: Kelton Mason, Montgomery The Stud

Res. Light. Wt. Champion - Dark Cross

Ben Montoya, Lipan FFA

Bred by: Shane Roach, Palo Pinto Roach Livestock

Champion - Dark Cross

Rylan Brashear, Sudan FFA

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Reserve Champion - Dark Cross

Adison Walser, Fort Elliot FFA

Bred by: Weldon & Rodney Walser Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics, Canadian

Class 35 Champion - Dark Cross

Kaeli Woodall, Howard Co. 4-H

Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Class

Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms, Montgomery

Bred by: Stacy Henry & Ronnie Allen BRS Hog Farm, Crowell

Class 38 Champion - Dark Cross Mason Grady, Johnson Co. 4-H

Thank you certified texas bred registry

FOR THEIR TREMENDOUS SUPPORT OF THE

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Complete a litter record online

On the homescreen of the www.texaspork.org website, hover over the CTBR tab and click on Complete a Litter Record Online.

This form MUST be completed in order to be able to purchase CTBR certificates for major shows.

On the numbers of litters farrowed, please list the number of litters EXPECTED. Click submit when finished.

STEP 2: purchase ctbr certificates

On the homescreen of the www.texaspork.org website click on the Shop TPPA tab.

In the Certified Texas Bred Registry section and click on the Major Show or State Fair CTBR certificate depending on what show you will need certificates for. In Qty, insert the number of certificates you need. Proceed to checkout to complete your certificate order.

Complete your breeder log STEP 3:

Breeder logs are mailed with your CTBR certificates. You MUST fill out your log accordingly for your pigs to be in contention for the CTBR program. Email, fax, or mail the form to the TPPA office when completed. Additions can be made to your log by calling or emailing the TPPA office.

Important deadlines

DECEMBER 15

Last day of $7 certificates. The certificate price increases to $14 after Dec. 15.

SEPTEMBER 1

Membership & litter records due. A late fee of $100 will be charged after Sept. 1.

JANUARY 1

Breeder log due. Any submitted after this date will be charged a $25 late fee

Rodeo Austin exclusive

to the CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY

2023

RES. GRAND CHAMPION

SHOWN BY: RHETT STRACENER

BRED BY: LACKEY LIVESTOCK

2024

CERTIFIEDTEXAS BREDREGISTRY

GRAND CHAMPION

2023 SHOWN BY: KENLEY KROHN

BRED BY: DL SHOWPIGS

RODEO AUSTIN

MARCH 16-18

KYNDAL REITZENSTEIN KERSEY, CO

INTRODUCING THE 2024-2025 CTBR

CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY

TITLE SPONSOR

The Texas Pork Producers Association (TPPA) is excited to announce Showpig.com as the 2024-2025 Title Sponsor of the Certified Texas Bred Registry (CTBR).

“The Showpig.com team couldn’t be more excited to partner with TPPA as the CTBR Title Sponsor for the next couple of years. Our admiration for the Texas junior livestock programs runs deep as what they provide youth is astonishing and unparalleled. As a group who places priority on relationships, service and meaningful growth, we look forward to getting to know the show pig producers and exhibitors of Texas on a deeper level and are here to support their efforts any way possible,” Kevin Wendt, owner and CEO, Showpig.com said.

Showpig.com is no stranger to the Texas swine industry or the association. Many CTBR breeders use the firm to host online auctions and marketing needs. The CTBR program has worked closely with the Showpig.com team on creating unique avenues for breeders to market their animals through online consignment sales, as well as fundraising auctions for the scholarship program and Texas’ Elite Showcase.

“We are incredibly grateful to have Showpig.com as our CTBR Title Sponsor for the

next few years,” Riley Reep, director of youth and communications, said. “Their support of the association, as well as the CTBR program, continues to grow and amaze us all. We are looking forward to continuing our efforts in collaboration with Showpig.com to benefit both the breeders and youth of Texas.”

The CTBR program was established to promote Texas bred & raised pigs and support both the breeders and the 4-H/FFA youth of Texas who raise & exhibit Certified Texas Bred pigs. Through this program, stock show premiums in excess of $1 million have been awarded to Texas youth over the 27 year existence program. With the great success of CTBR, a scholarship and production grant program was developed in 2011; since its inception, $132,500 has been awarded to Texas youth.

The Certified Texas Bred Registry is continually growing and providing a great impact for all those who participate. In partnership with TPPA as the CTBR Title Sponsor, Showpig.com will be recognized through many promotional avenues beginning with the promotion of the 2024 major show season.

THREE SALES. ONE GOAL.

BRINGING ADDED VALUE

TO OUR TEXAS BREEDERS!

BREEDER ELIGIBILITY

• Bred a barrow that was a CTBR Class Champion during the previous two (2) years

• Bred a barrow that was in the top three (3) of CTBR barrows of a class during the previous two (2) years

• Recognized shows for 2022 sale series:

- State Fair of Texas (2021, 2022)

- San Antonio (2022, 2023)

- Austin (2022, 2023)

HOW IT WILL WORK

- Fort Worth (2022, 2023)

- Houston (2022, 2023)

- Austin (2022, 2023)

• TPPA will evenly split the number of eligible breeders between three sales

• Breeders will have the opportunity to participate in only one (1) online sale, consigning one weanling male pig

• Utilizing the ranked point system, breeders pick which sale they want to be in (TPPA has kept track of a point system of all CTBR breeders’ major show success)

• First choice (goes to breeders in the top third of points)

• Second choice (goes to breeders in the middle third of points)

• Third choice (goes to breeders in the bottom third of points)

• Breeders are responsible for consignment information, photo and/or video & MUST submit them one week prior

• TPPA will contact eligible breeders and inform them of their position

• TPPA will collect information and work with Showpig.com to post the lots

2022 RESULTS

71 BREEDERS PARTICIPATING

THE CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY PRESENTS

AUGUST 31, 2023

60+ Breeders All Breeds SELLING ELITE GILTS

Sale Information

WEANLING GILT SALE FOR CTBR BREEDERS

Eligibility:

- Breeder who has bred a gilt that was in the Texas’ Elite Showcase

Gilts of Distinction sale

- Breeder who has bred a gilt that placed in the top three of a class at the Texas’ Elite Showcase

- The previous two years (2022 and 2023) of Texas’ Elite Showcase will be used

Limited to consign ONE GILT PER BREEDER

Sale order will be set in the order the gilt photos, video and information are received

Submit to: Riley Reep, riley@texaspork.org

Added feature:

Gilts purchased in the sale will have entry fee to 2023 Texas’ Elite Showcase waived.

Deadline: August 22, 2023

For more information contact:

Texas Pork Producers Association

806-705-6800

tppa@texaspork.org

www.texaspork.org

JARROT & DWIGHT FOOTE SEMINOLE, TX

JDF FARMS

In an industry filled with opportunity, possibly one of the greatest is to have the chance to create long-lasting memories with those that we hold close. For Jarrot and Dwight Foote, raising show pigs together created the foundation to find value in something far greater than they imagined.

“The biggest reason we started raising pigs is because it gave us something to do as a father and a son where we get to work together and achieve our goals,” Jarrot and Dwight said.

The two have raised a handful of show pigs together for many years. However, in 2020, father and son duo began a fresh start with JDF Farms in Seminole, Texas. Their operation has grown to between 40-60 sows mostly consisting of Chesters, Durocs, Crossbreds, and recently Berkshires. The pair said their operation farrows all sows during the summer; however, they are in the early stages of breeding more in their off season to expand their market.

Prior to starting their operation, both Jarrot and Dwight pursued degrees in agricultural education at Texas Tech University. Jarrot is an ag teacher at Plains ISD, while Dwight is the buying point manager for Golden Peanut. With the two living 30 minutes away from one another,

The value of this industry can’t be put into words. You are surrounded by people that truly would do anything for each other. That is something that’s hard to find.

day-to-day management of their operation can be challenging. However, Jarrot gives his father credit for all that he does to ensure their farm continues to move in the right direction.

“My father is without a doubt the greatest help on the farm,” Jarrot said. “My dad lives on the farm and never misses a day. He is the one who takes care of daily chores no matter what and never looks for recognition. There is no way we could do this without him.”

Over the past three years, JDF Farms has had a tremendous start within the Texas major show circuit. Their initial focus was on the Chester and Duroc breeds; however, they recently had success with a Berkshire gilt at the 2023 Texas’ Elite Showcase.

“This past show season we raised a very special Berkshire gilt that we would say will be very hard to replicate,” the duo said. “This gilt ended up Champion Purebred and Reserve Overall Supreme at the Texas’ Elite Showcase. This is undoubtedly our highest achievement. For reasons other than the banners, we were able to accomplish that with a family that has been with us from the start which made that much more special.”

In addition to this accomplishment, JDF Farms has also produced the Reserve Champion Duroc gilt at the 2023 Texas’ Elite Showcase, the Reserve Champion Chester barrow at San Angelo in 2022, as well as the Reserve Champion Chester barrow at San Antonio and Reserve Champion Poland barrow at Houston in 2021. The firm has also produced several class winners at major show level.

There have been several genetic lines that have had an impact on the Foote’s herd; however, there are two operations that have not only impacted this operation, but Jarrot and Dwight as well.

“Within our Chester herd, Beyers Farms, TX genetic line is in almost all of our Chester sows. The same can be said about the Wintex genetic line on our Berks and Durocs,” Jarrot said. Both of those firms have always been there for help and advice when needed. Without their impact, JDF Farms wouldn’t be where it is today.”

Speaking of influential people, Jarrot says his greatest role models have been his father and his uncle, Jason.

“Dad is and always has been my greatest role model because he is the most selfless person I know. He always says to trust the process and everything will work out,” Jarrot said. “My uncle, Jason, has also had a huge impact on the way I look at pigs. He started hauling me to shows at a very young age and exposed me to all aspects of this industry.”

Jarrot is a prime example of the impact that this industry can have on youth. From earning a CTBR Foundation Gilt Scholarship in 2017 to helping kids achieve their goals, he said this industry has molded him into who he is today.

“This industry has taught me that success only comes from hard work, being humble, and never giving up,” Jarrot said. “The value of this industry can’t be put into words. You are surrounded by people that truly would do anything for each other. That is something that’s hard to find.”

As an up-and-coming operation, it is crucial to establish goals to help continue success in the future. The duo said starting out, one of their goals was to earn a spot as a Top Breeder within the CTBR program. With six CTBR class champions in 2023, along with their success at Texas’ Elite, the firm far surpassed this goal.

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Moving forward, the pair hopes to continue to raise pigs that will help their customers conquer their goals. However, at the end of the day, the Foote’s find their biggest value in having a part of producing the future of agriculture.

“Seeing a kid achieve success is without a doubt our biggest motivation,” Jarrot said. “There are good days and bad days in this industry, but hearing kids say ‘I never thought I could do this’ motivates us to get up every day and work harder. We know that the kids we see in the barn are the future, and to know we will have played a role in their appreciation for agriculture is what helps dad and I continue to pursue our goals.”

$1+

CHOOSE THIS FALL CTBR MILLION

Dollars have been awarded to Texas 4-H & FFA students since the beginnning of the program.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Over $133,500 in scholarships has been awarded to students in the last several years; participation in the CTBR program is one of the key criteria!

PREMIER EXHIBITORS

A points program recognizing outstanding youth who raise and exhibit Texas-bred pigs. Points captured for the top three exhibitors in each class where the CTBR program is ran.

GRANTS PRODUCTION

CTBR provides financial assistance to deserving 4-H and FFA students – at a minimum of $2,500 – who are continuing their involvement in swine production by establishing their own breeding program.

Texas’ Elite Showcase is exclusive to Certified Texas Bred Registry gilts. This youth event gave out $43k in premiums in 2023.

Learn more at texaseliteshowcase.com

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SCHEDULE

9:30AM “IN THE TRENCHES” PREVIEW - KV WEBCAST 4:00PM LIVE PREVIEW WITH COMMENTARY - KV WEBCAST SALE AT 7PM

AUG. 1

JDF - FARM OPENS FOR LEASE GILTS

Seminole, TX

Jarrot (432) 955-7270

Dwight (432) 847-6884

AUG. 3

BEYERS FARMS, TX ONLINE SALE #1

Showpig.com

Todd (806) 252-5204

AUG. 5

IDK GENETICS FARM SALE

Amarillo, TX

AUG. 5

WINTEX FARM SALE #1

WTX Sale Facilty, Lubbock, TX

Jay (806) 438-2986

Will (806) 239-5859

AUG. 5

EXCEED GENETICS - BARNS OPEN

Scotland, TX

Berks and Crosses of all ages

Michael Cowley (940) 636-1803

AUG. 6

THE OPENER

Conway, TX

AUG. 8

JDF FARMS ONLINE SALE

Showpig.com

Jarrot (432) 955-7270

Dwight (432) 847-6884

AUG. 11

HF GENETICS FARM SALE #1

652 Kemper Rd, Port Lavaca, TX

Cassidy Hayes (361) 920-1015

Jimmy Hayes (361) 920-0964

AUG. 11

4F LIVESTOCK - BARNS OPEN

Weslaco, TX

Cleve (956) 472-8088

Cooper (956) 460-3530

AUG. 12

LINDNER SHOW PIGS FARM SALE #1

Comfort, TX

AUG. 12

PRICE SHOWPIGS - BARNS OPEN

Stephenville, TX

15 Litters - Durocs, Berks, Spots

Cameron Price (254) 485-0998

Call for Appointment

AUG. 12

BOHEMIAN FARMS - BARNS OPEN

Burlington, TX

Michael Schneider (254) 721-4162

Call for Appointment

AUG. 15

RAINS LIVESTOCK - ONLINE SALE

Showpig.com

Cory Rains (325) 236-0593

AUG. 19

LACKEY LIVESTOCK FALL FARM SALE

Haskell, TX

AUG. 22

THE TEXAS-BRED SELECTONLINE SALE #1

Showpig.com

AUG. 25

LINDNER SHOW PIGS FARM SALE #2

Comfort, TX

AUG. 26

EDWARDS FAMILY GENETICS/ BLAZIN 7 FARMS FARM

SALE #1

1007 Park Road Hamilton, TX

Blake Edwards (254) 223-2479

Brad Massey (940) 682-6355

AUG. 26

CIRCLE L SWINE FARM SALE #1

Whitharral, TX

Benito (806) 893-4951

Matthew (806) 853-0226

AUG. 26

RISING STAR GENETICS FARM SALE #1

3501 FM 1849, Brownwood, TX

Heath Boren (970) 640-4443

Jay Boren (254) 334-8484

AUG. 26

THE ALLIANCE

Kerrville, TX

AUG. 26

THE ESTABLISHED

Comfort, TX

AUG. 26

BALSER FAMILY GENETICS FARM SALE #1

Kerrville, TX

Robert (830) 739-6593

Ryan (830) 739-6331

AUG. 26

S&W SWINE PRODUCTIONS - BARN OPENS

5100 CR 42 Robstown, TX

25 Litters - All Breeds and Crosses

Scot Sullivan (361) 960-6725

AUG 26 AND 27

BREEDERS CHOICE

648 FM 289 Comfort, TX

Cole Reeves (254) 624-3080

Gilbert Sullaway (210) 669-2411

Mike Charo (210) 421-1280

AUG. 28

KMAX LIVESTOCK - BARNS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT

Taft, TX

Kotton West (361) 528-9552

AUG. 29

RAINS LIVESTOCK - ONLINE SALE

Showpig.com

Cory Rains (325) 236-0593

AUG. 31

BEYERS FARMS, TX ONLINE SALE #2

Showpig.com

Todd (806) 252-5204

AUG. 31

THE FUTURE’S ELITE GILT SALE

Showpig.com

AUG. 31

WEISHUHN BROS. SHOW PIGS FARM SALE #1

11937 E. Jarratt Rd, San Angelo

Marty (325) 234-7569

Zach (325) 234-7547

SEPT. 1

SURE SUCCESS SHOW PIGS - PRIVATE TREATY ON THE FARM

San Antonio, TX

John (210) 601-3533

SEPT. 1

WUNDERLICH SHOW PIGS - BARNS OPEN

690 Wunderlich Dr., Spring Branch, TX

Diron (830) 237-6644

SEPT. 2

THE LEAD-OFF SALE

Abernathy, TX

SEPT. 2

BELEW FARMS BARNS OPEN

Tahoka, TX

Denny 806-470-0969

Robert 806-778-1901 | Jason 254-413-3848

SEPT. 2

FOOTE FARMS FARM SALE #1

Lubbock, TX

Jason (432) 209-1020

SEPT. 2

WINTEX FARM SALE #2

WTX Sale Facilty, Lubbock, TX

Jay (806) 438-2986

Will (806) 239-5859

SEPT. 2

HEFFERNAN GENETICS ANNUAL SALE

885 YOW Rd., Poteet, TX

Scott (830) 570-7540

SEPT. 2

SNJ LIVESTOCK - BARNS OPEN

Ropesville, TX

Early July Litters

Stan Johnson (817) 304-3534

SEPT. 2

JS SHOWPIGS

Commanche, TX

James Spivey (325) 330-2907

SEPT. 2

C&P LIVESTOCK - FARM SALE #1

Odem, TX

Leo Canales - (361) 877-2640

Will Petrus - (361) 319-8775

SEPT. 3

NEXT GEN SALE

Brownwood, TX

SEPT. 5

THE TEXAS-BRED SELECT ONLINE SALE #2

Showpig.com

SEPT. 9

KINGS OF THE HILL

Comfort, TX

SEPT. 9

THE SYNDICATE

Kerrville, TX

SEPT. 9

TAYLOR’D GENETICS - BARNS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT

Salado, TX

Crosses, Durcos, and Yorks

Mike Taylor (254) 228-7526

SEPT. 9

BALSER FAMILY GENETICS FARM SALE #2

Kerrville, TX

Robert (830) 739-6593

Ryan (830) 739-6331

SEPT. 9

ELROD SHOWPIGS ONLINE SALE

Showpig.com

Diane Elrod (210) 601-6164

SEPT. 10

KMAX LIVESTOCK ONLINE SALE

Showpig.com

Kotton West (361) 528-9552

SEPT. 10

MERRYMAN SHOWPIGS FARM SALE

Coleman County Expo, Coleman, TX

Ted (325) 669-7597

Rode (325) 370-1999

SEPT. 14

WEISHUHN BROS. FARM SALE #1

11937 E. Jarratt Rd., San Angelo, TX

Marty (325) 234-7569

Zach (325) 234-7547

SEPT. 16

BRED FOR THE BANNER

Perrin FFA Show Barn

Justin Rodgers (405) 255-3076

SEPT. 16

LACKEY LIVESTOCK CUSTOMER SALE

Haskell, TX

SEPT. 16

C-4 SHOWPIGS FARM SALE

1230 S. State HWY 208, Colorado City, TX

Jim (325) 242-5503

Beverly (325) 728-6226

SEPT. 16

HF GENETICS FARM SALE #2

652 Kemper Rd, Port Lavaca, TX

Cassidy Hayes (361) 920-1015

Jimmy Hayes (361) 920-0964

SEPT. 16

SANTA ANNA FFA SALE

Santa Anna FFA Barn

Bennie Bible (325) 214-4140

Brandon Smythe (325) 249-5390

Nathan Hindman (806) 445-2300

SEPT. 16

CIRCLE L SWINE FARM SALE #2

Whitharral, TX

SEPT. 16

RISING STAR GENETICS FARM SALE #2

3501 FM 1849, Brownwood, TX

Heath Boren (970) 640-4443

Jay Boren (254) 334-8484

SEPT. 16

ROCK’N U SHOWPIGS FARM SALE

3936 CR 263, Breckenridge, TX

Shelia Unger (325) 665-4416

SEPT. 17

QUEST FOR THE BEST SALE

Belton, TX

SEPT. 19

THE TEXAS-BRED SELECT ONLINE SALE #3

Showpig.com

SEPT. 23

BROCKMAN FARMS FARM SALE

Montgomery, TX

SEPT. 23

EDWARDS FAMILY GENETICS/ BLAZIN 7 FARMSFARM SALE #2

1007 Park Road, Hamilton, TX

Blake Edwards (254) 223-2479

Brad Massey (940) 682-6355

SEPT. 23

10TH ANNUAL MULLIN FFA PIG SALE

Mullin ISD, Mullin, TX 76864

Bud Day (325) 938-0634

Gage Taylor (325) 200-5259

SEPT. 30

KINGS OF THE HILL

Fort Worth, TX

OCT. 7

THE GATHERING

Lubbock, TX

OCT. 7

BELEW FARMS FARM SALE

Tahoka, TX

Denny (806) 470-0969

Robert (806) 778-1901

Jason (254) 413-3848

OCT. 7

FOOTE FARMS FARM SALE #2

Lubbock, TX

Jason (432) 209-1020

OCT. 7

WINTEX FARM SALE #3

WTX Sale Facilty, Lubbock, TX

Jay (806) 438-2986

Will (806) 239-5859

OCT. 7

THE PLAYERS

Fort Worth, TX

OCT. 7

C&P LIVESTOCK - FARM SALE #2

Odem, TX

Leo Canales - (361) 877-2640

Will Petrus - (361) 319-8775

OCT. 21

PERFECT TIMING

Lawton, TX

NOV. 1

ELROD SHOWPIGS ONLINE SALE

Showpig.com

Diane Elrod (210) 601-6164

BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES

Whether you are a 4-H/FFA member that has been at some shows or a hog breeder, please remember there are important biosecurity practices we should all follow.

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES FOR USE AT SWINE FARMS:

™ BE PREPARED by having the proper supplies. Here is a checklist of supplies that should be used by farms and/or those visiting swine farms:

3 Disposable Boots – have enough for everyone to double boot at each location in case it is necessary; purchase boots with a min. of 4 ml thickness.

3 Disinfectants - Accel, Tek-Trol (comes in both a liquid and an aerosol), 1Stroke, Environ, Virkon S, Synergize, or Chlorox; it is recommended to have both wipes and sprays.

3 Clean Tote Box – this box should house all of the “clean” supplies (plastic boots, coveralls, trash bags, sanitizer, etc.) so that they are kept separate and are sealed away from a potentially contaminated environment.

3 Trash Bags – for use in throwing away disposable items after completion of the visit.

FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS VISITING SWINE FARMS:

1. COMMUNICATE with the breeder/owner prior to arriving at their farm learn their expectations. Establish what direction to enter the farm, where to park, and what to wear. Follow the wishes of what each farm owner wants. Some will have specific instructions and different requirements that may be more detailed. Just because something is suitable for one, doesn’t mean that will work for everyone. Ask the owner to detail any farm-specific biosecurity protocols that you will need to follow during the visit. Ask about the current herd health status. If the farm is undergoing a disease outbreak, it is recommended to NOT visit this farm due to the increased risk of spread to other farms that will be potentially visited.

2. PARK in the designated parking area for the farm. Obey all signage regarding access to specific areas. If no parking area exists, park as far away from the livestock barn as possible on the gravel or hard surface, or park on the edge of the public road close to the location. Avoid parking/driving in muddy areas on the farm.

3. LEAVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS in the vehicle and do not bring them onto the farm; this should include, but not be limited to whips, ball caps, jewelry, etc. (anything that manure or infected dust particles can be transported on should be avoided). If it is necessary to wear a ball cap at multiple farms then you should apply an aerosol disinfectant on it between farms.

4. Respect the LINE OF SEPARATION at each farm. The Line of Separation is defined as the line between the area that is to be used by the visitor and the area to be used by farm personnel.

5. DO NOT TOUCH any pigs while on the farm if you do not have to. People that touch hogs need to sanitize hands upon departure before getting back into the vehicle.

6. When leaving REMOVE DIRTY BOOTS next to your vehicle but before you enter the vehicle. Put trash into a garbage bag and place in a location designated by the farm or away from clean supplies. Everyone should clean hands with sanitizer or wipes before entering the vehicle. Note that you should try to keep the inside of the vehicle as sanitary as possible.

7. WASH/DISINFECT VEHICLES AND TRAILERS in between each road trip. Pay special attention to the wheel wells and undercarriage. A high temperature wash is critical. Be sure to thoroughly disinfect the inside of the vehicle between road trips. Each night during a road trip spray the inside of the vehicle with an aerosol disinfectant and wipe down the steering wheel.

8. Shoes should be sanitized daily when traveling to farms and sales with one of the recommended disinfectants. If you are stopping at multiple farms in the same day then you should use an aerosol disinfectant (ie. Tek-trol) to spray down everyone’s shoes, clothes, and ball caps between farms.

FOR SWINE FARM OPERATORS:

1. Maintain a log of visitors.

2. Establish a clear line of separation at the farm. This is a line dividing the area that is to be used by the farm for live animals (often referred to as the clean area) and the area that is outside of the live animal area (the dirty area). Only the owner goes into the pens and has contact with the pigs. Enforce no reaching into pens and zero contact with pigs by visitors. It is recommended that a separate area be used to show/view pigs.

3. Designate a parking area for visitors.

4. Traffic flow – utilize a single direction traffic flow by designating a single entrance / exit point for vehicles.

5. Foot baths – If managed correctly, provide and encourage the use of foot bath stations as people enter the farm. Refresh the solution periodically depending on level of use. However, bear in mind that a contaminated foot bath could be more detrimental than helpful. Do not rely solely on the use of a foot bath.

6. Establish a designated area away from all swine for disposable items, such as boot covers and other trash, to be collected for removal.

An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure. Dilution is part of the solution.

WHEN THE SHOW ENDS, THE REAL WORK BEGINS:

Bio-security is just as important after the show! Taking the necessary precautions is important right now to protect the health of our industry. While it may be simple to just rid the pens of sand or shavings, cleaning and disinfecting your barns, trailers and even all of your tack is an important step to ensuring the health of your next set of pigs and everyone else’s. When cleaning equipment you can’t just stop with the outside of your showbox. All showbox contents such as spray bottles, brushes, feed cups, buckets and even your whip need to be disinfected.

1. Make sure to wash everything well; disinfect with diluted Clorox, Accel, Tek-Trol or other disinfectant, and let it all sit for a period of time. It is best to do this at a location not on your farm or in an isolated area farthest away from high traffic area and animals.

2. Do not wear the same clothes, shoes or caps you wore at the show once you arrive home. Clean and disinfect as soon as possible.

3. Dispose of any unused feed that was in the barns. It is possible for virus particles to survive on feedstuffs.

4. Monitor all animals daily for illness. If you see any signs of illness alert your veterinarian immediately.

Protect the health of the swine industry by practicing sound biosecurity protocols. We are all responsible for protecting livestock health and must be held accountable.

For more information on biosecurity or health issues, please visit the following websites: www.texaspork.org/industry-resources

www.pork.org

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STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401

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IDK GENETICS FARM SALE • AMARILLO

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KINGS OF THE HILL • FORT WORTH

THE GATHERING • LUBBOCK

THE PLAYERS • FORT WORTH

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Braylee Kirkpatrick

RAISED BY RIVAL GENETICS

Mallory Emery

RAISED BY RIVAL GENETICS Hunter Vallis

RAISED BY CLAY FARMS

Macie Hansen

RAISED BY RIVAL GENETICS

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RAISED BY RIVAL GENETICS

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CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY

BREEDER DIRECTORY

DRIVEN BY BREEDERS. SERVING YOUTH. PROMOTING TEXAS.

The Texas Pork Producers Association is not split into regions. The map provided was created for convenience and ease of finding breeders near you!

Northern High Plains

Addison Butler

Claude (806)236-8883

Alabama Bohannon Bama Show Pigs Wellington (806)205-0630

Billy Wiggs Clarendon (806)290-3774

Billy Wayne, Lesa & Easton Schafer Canadian (806)217-1192

Breleigh Butler Claude (806)236-8883

Cambryn Gratz Canyon (806)678-3544

Charles & Greg Slough GNC Genetics Gruver (806)736-0002

Colby Newbrough Newbrough Showpigs Silverton (806)983-0017

Colton Bezner TRI Genetics

Dalhart (806)333-5935

Daxton Saul Quitaque (806)217-1578

Jack L. Swain, Jr. D.V.M. Swain Farms Stratford (806)753-7579

Jenna Mayer WT Showpigs Canyon (806)789-0095

Jett Ramaekers Nazareth (806)647-7372

Joe Couts Joe Couts Show Pigs Pampa (806)669-6278

Kent Tice Triple Creek Show Hogs Borger (806)898-2100

Kevin Howell Kevin Howell Hogs White Deer (806)570-2540

Kip Smith Kip Smith Showpigs Hereford (806)206-2482

Kirk Saul Quitaque (806)217-1578

Kyanna Rice Mclean (806)207-0806

Kyle Butler Claude (806)236-8883

Lance Horsford Horsford Show Pigs Stratford (806)930-3299

Levon Harman

Double Heart Hogs of Happy Happy (806)759-1890

Nicholas Artho

Twisted SIX Genetics

Stratford (806)884-8011

Nick Albracht IDK Genetics

Amarillo (806)433-1896

Scott Stedje Team Stedje

Gruver (806)898-7411

Seth Ralston RALSTON HOG FARM

Dalhart (806) 773-6989

Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen Rival Genetics

Canadian (806) 202-4789

Shelby Padgett Cactus Family Farms

Amarillo (806) 373-2333

Steve, Zach & Kyle Bradshaw Seco Land & Livestock Friona (940) 210-9692

Veronica Gray G-O Show Pigs Wellington (806) 681-5328

Wayne & Leslie Harman

Harman Farms

Perryton (806) 202-2176

Weldon Walser

Walser Farms / Hot Rod Genetics

Canadian (806) 323-2290

Zac Huseman

Nazareth (806) 647-9435

Trace McBride & Canlaes McBride Livestock/LC Genetics

Amarillo (806) 474-5167

Southern High Plains

AJ Diaz

3D Showpigs

Ralls (806) 999-6179

Aaron Carpenter Girard (806) 284-2464

Austin Moore Plainview (505) 239-5913

Benito Lopez Circle L Swine Whitharral (806) 893-4951

Brandon & Ethan Biggs BIGGS LIVESTOCK

Plainview

Brett Atkinson Atkinson Show Pigs Lubbock (806) 422-1632

Brian Acevedo ACE Show Pigs

Littlefield (806) 340-2764

Brock Milloy MC Show Pigs

Seminole (254) 631-3380

Chad Orum

Orum Showpigs

Seminole

(806) 535-9144

Coby Johnson

Slaton (806) 535-3206

Cody Spies BS Livestock

Levelland (806) 324-7737

Collin & Courtney Kattner

Kattner Farms Petersburg (806) 777-4056

Connor Meyers Greenville

Corey Gass Vintage Bloodstock Lubbock (432) 271-6705

Dan Patterson Littlefield (806) 778-2452

Darla Heinrich M2 Livestock

Tahoka (806) 778-4514

Delton & Dusti Osborn 3rd Day Genetics

Justiceburg (806) 559-1012

Denny Belew

Belew Farms

Tahoka (806) 470-0969

Dustin Urbantke

Muleshoe (806) 638-0099

Dwight & Jarrot Foote

JDF Farms

Seminole (432) 847-6884

Gary Patterson

Gary Patterson Livestock

Hale Center (806) 418-0759

Greg Methvin Greg Methvin Genetics

Levelland (806) 638-5141

Heath Hodges

LA Farms Slaton (806) 782-8595

Ian & Chama Schaefer

Impact Livestock

Slaton (432) 213-3623

Jace Baker Bakers Branch Showpigs

Tahoka (806) 200-0476

Jacob McKillip & Owen

Seidenberger M&S Livestock

Slaton (765) 337-5792

Jason Foote

Foote Farms

Lubbock (432) 209-1020

Jason & Amanda Campbell Campbell Farms

Abernathy (806) 787-9664

Jay Sprabeary Strive Livestock

Lubbock (806) 470-6572

Jay & Will Winter

Wintex Farms

Lubbock (806) 438-2986

Jeff & Brennan Armes

Rocking A Swine

Lubbock (806) 500-3311

Jerad & Bubby Nesmith Nesmith Made Livestock

Levelland (303) 506-8279

Jonathan Hisey Hi-Ho Genetics

Lubbock (806) 281-7973

Jonn Goldammer Goldammer Showstock

Lubbock (956) 874-8047

Josh Krohn DL SHOW PIGS

Lamesa (806) 438-2916

Josh Jordan MRM Showpigs

Slaton (806) 781-2429

JR Reyna R&B Showpigs

Levelland (806) 891-8445

Kane Gonzales

Lamesa (806) 200-3662

Kayden Gillit

Lubbock (806) 778-1617

Kelby & Branden O’Brien/ Hagen Montgomery Four Five Livestock

Lamesa (806) 200-3624

Kenneth Thomason

KT Show Pigs

Spur

(806) 422-0054

Kerry Shain Outlaw Genetics

Seminole (325) 206-3615

Kevin Methvin Methvin Hog Farm

Levelland (806) 638-5140

Landry Miller Miller Show Pigs Abernathy

Levi Canales

LC Genetics & Co. Sinton (806) 676-7173

Meredith Couts Tribe Genetics

Wolfforth (806) 663-0156

Michael Therwhanger

Therwhanger Show Pigs

Seminole

(806) 215-0622

Morgan Boyd Boyd Family Genetics

Lamesa (806) 759-8463

Nathan Ashby Ashby Showpigs

Hale Center (940) 783-2139

Oliver Rusher

Sweet Tooth Farms

Plainview (806) 685-1941

Payton Easter

E6 Farms

Post (806) 441-2009

Robbie & Keith Harkey

HARKEY FARMS

Hale Center (806) 778-7810

Roger & Jeremy Lacy

Lacy Show Pigs

Seminole

(432) 209-7082

Rowdy Huffaker

Huffaker Farms

Hale Center (806) 292-4116

Russell & Tysha Miller 3T Show Pigs

Littlefield (806) 543-2769

Ryan Marricle Marricle Showpigs

Muleshoe (806) 566-9002

Shane Shobert RED RAIDER GENETICS

Spur (806) 269-1313

Shawn Brewer Brewer Dry Land Farms, LLC. Lubbock (806) 239-5770

Stan Johnson

SNJ Livestock

Ropesville (817) 304-3534

Steven Lopez

LB Showpigs

Plains (806) 831-2972

Tadd, Cameron, & Scotta

Knight

Knight Show Pigs

Shallowater

(217) 653-0528

Todd and Moriah Beyers

Beyers Farms, TX

Abernathy

(806) 252-5204

Todd Gregory & Kelley O’Brien

GO Genetics

Lamesa (806) 577-2400

Tyler Endicott Twisted Edge Genetics

Lubbock (806) 781-4289

Warren Hatley Hatley Show Stock

Shallowater (809) 789-5317

Wesley Jones

JH Showpigs

Plainview

(806) 778-5011

West Texas

Allen & Aiden Richburg Richburg Show Pigs

Roscoe (325) 236-5666

Annabelle Hill

Early (325) 864-4239

Austin Jenkins

CR’Z J Livestock

May (325) 800-8137

Ben & Misty Cozart

Cozart Family Genetics

Zephyr (254) 433-2201

Bennie Bible

Santa Anna (325) 214-4140

Billy Bob Orsagh

Big Much Genetics

Cisco (254) 488-1053

Brad Mund Mund Livestock Wall (325) 456-8430

Brandon Mitchell Mitchell Livestock Midland (432) 528-1585

Brian Bennett and Ralph Stock Bennett Show Pigs and High Demand Genetics

Stephenville (254) 396-4400

Bronc Fleming Fleming Livestock Hermleigh

Burke & Cami Robinson

R4 Genetics

Putnam (325) 669-6636

Canon Harris CC Harris Livestock

Cisco (325) 450-0796

Cash Dean Ovalo (325) 864-0836

Choyr Gilbert 109 Show Swine

Midland (432) 894-2444

Clint Gross Andrews (432) 661-9868

Clint & Julie Halfmann

West Texas Genetics

Vancourt (402) 429-4946

Cody Knight 3K Showpigs

Goldthwaite (325) 200-2073

Colbi Sanguinet WLC Showpigs

Mullin (830) 220-3770

Colby Stovall

Tex-Mex Genetics

San Angelo (325) 234-9733

Colt Caffey

Bo-Pop Genetics

Sidney (254) 842-1046

Dale Schwartz

San Angelo (325)234-5206

David Bragg Bragg Farms

Stephenville (254) 977-4141

David Shipp Shipp Shape Genetics

Roby (325) 370-0102

Dawson Evans Evans Showpigs

Early (325) 642-6634

Delvin Shomaker

Pecan Creek Showpigs

San Angelo (325) 374-8284

Destanay Gift

Andrews (325) 812-5257

Douglas Schaefer

SCHAEFER LIVESTOCK

Garden City

(432) 517-0352

Emma Polnack

Polnack Show Pigs

Sweetwater

(325) 338-3223

Garrett Stephens

De Leon (254) 734-5152

Gary Mills

Fort Stockton (432) 923-3082

Genai Lopez JBG Showpigs

Odessa (432) 923-3737

Harleigh Henderson

H&R Showpigs

Snyder (940) 445-7206

Harvey Schwertner & Todd

Helms

Schwertner Show Pigs

Miles

(432) 894-5904

Ivy Cumby CF Showpigs

Ovalo (325) 439-8027

J. T. & Kelli Naron

JT & Kelli Naron

Merkel (325) 660-2183

Jason Lackey

Lackey Livestock

Haskell (806) 787-3606

Jason Evans Evans Livestock

Knox City

(940) 203-2775

Jason Swatsell

Swatsell 3

Stephenville (254) 485-2654

Jay & Heath Boren

Rising Star Genetics

Rising Star (254) 334-8484

Jerry Walters

Early (325) 642-6092

Jessica Colvin Western Texas College

Snyder (806) 777-2269

Jim & Beverly Cogburn

C-4 Show Pigs

Colorado City (325) 242-5503

Jody Walton Walton Show Pigs

Sweetwater (325) 338-5727

John, Amy, Jacob, & Lauren

Lange

Lange Livestock Miles (325) 895-0961

Joshua Kunselman

R&K Genetics

Stepenville

(254) 485-3528

Joshua Dean Ovalo

(325) 864-0836

Justin Duncan 3D Livestock

Bangs (325) 642-2188

Keith Cook

Stanton (432) 661-0339

Kelby McCorkle

SILVER VALLEY SHOW PIGS

Coleman (325) 214-4130

Ky Smith

R2K2 Genetics

Midland (432) 634-3776

Landon Stephens De Leon (254) 734-5969

Lanie Dru Allen Ovalo (325) 668-0532

Leon Freeman Freeman Showpigs Lohn (325) 344-5514

Lisa Allen Double Take Show Pigs Midland (432) 413-0035

Mandy & Todd Stevenson Stevenson Livestock

Hamlin (325) 603-8292

Marty, Jacob & Zach Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers Show Pigs

San Angelo (325) 656-2629

Mason Garner

UNDERDOG GENETICS

Lawn

(325) 439-0699

Matt & Curry Allen

Allen Farms

Ovalo (325) 668-0532

Mike Pruitt

Midland (432) 296-1819

Morgan Scott

Lazy S Show Pigs

Colorado City (224) 425-1596

Navy Hutchinson

Hutch Farms

Brownwood (325) 267-5068

Newt Lemond

Lemond Show Pigs

Odessa (432) 978-7884

Owen Seidenberger

M & S Livestock

Garden City (432) 264-8090

Peyton Whisenhunt Whisenhunt Show Pigs

Cisco (325) 665-9316

Reggy Spencer

Spencer/Collier Showpigs

Albany (325) 370-8990

Riley Bilbrey

Abilene

(325) 370-6534

Robbie & Shannon Phillips Phillips Showpigs

Roscoe

(806) 891-3136

Ronnie & Josh Daniel

Daniel Family Genetics

Santa Anna (325) 726-8226

Sam Morton Morton Livestock

Early (325) 998-6805

Shannon Barbee

Shannon Barbee Show Pigs

Hamlin (325) 370-4503

Shaun & Leslie Galovich

Galovich Farms

Tuscola (325) 668-9375

Stan Creed Creed Showpigs

Sweetwater (325) 864-0274

Tanner Harsh

Exceed Genetics

Stanton (940) 631-2337

Tatum and Katie Braden

Garden City (432) 268-3275

Ted Merryman Merryman Show Pigs

Clyde (325) 669-7597

Warren & Max Tongate

Tongate Showpigs

Early (325) 647-5200

Will, Peggy & Brenna Wallace

U4 Farm

Sonora

(830) 833-5335

Zack Bridges

Bridges Livestock

Tolar

(229) 309-9234

NORTH TEXAS

Bob, Brad, Gary Schnitker

Schnitker Family Farm

Howe (806) 269-1422

Brad Massey & Blake Edwards

Blazin 7’s Farms & Edwards

Family Genetics

Mineral Wells (940) 682-6355

Brian Reznicek

Reznicek Show Pigs

Kaufman (972) 965-8423

Brian Haynes

Haynes Farms

Vernon (940) 886-7338

Bryan Hemming

Hemming Farms

Sherman (903) 267-1192

Carl & Blair Kent

Carl Kent & Sons

Pottsboro (903) 271-5128

Charles,Savanna, and Kiya

Williams WILLIAMS SHOWPIGS

Nocona (940) 233-2375

Chase Craighead

Craighead Showpigs

Vernon (940) 887-9250

Chuck Cox

Cox and Sons

Royse City (469) 338-9621

Cody Holaway Heads Up Genetics

Bridgeport (940) 389-7921

Cody McCleery McCleery Family Durocs

Poolville (817) 613-6666

Cole Phillips Phillips Livestock Bullard

(903) 714-5127

Crystal Robertson

TCR Farms

Brownsboro

(903) 286-4300

Dan, Ragen & Ryland Reed Reed Livestock

Krum

(817) 706-7259

Daryl & Kyle Real Real Livestock

Sanger (972) 898-6657

Donald Isenburg

Lone Oak (903) 450-5743

Dub Stepp Twister Show Pigs

Cleburne

(817) 517-4302

Dusty Fowler 46 Ten Showpigs

Poolville

(817) 304-4080

Ed & Eddy Bradshaw

Bradshaw Family Showpigs

Sherman (903) 815-8123

Garrett Cox & Claire McCormick S Squared Showpigs

Weatherford (254) 652-7110

Glen & Zac Blount Blount Farms

Denison (903) 814-4900

J.R. Fortner FORTNER SHOW PIGS

Anna (214) 878-2714

James Glenn

G2 Showpigs

Waxahachie (462) 236-2045

James French 4F Showstock

Paradise (817) 296-7450

Jarod Hamm

Crazy H Showpigs Ennis

(972) 935-4136

Jessica Tate Wright Way Showpigs

Sunset (469) 993-4065

Josh Vincent Vincent Farms

Saint Jo

(903) 821-8638

Josh & Landi Campbell C Bar Livestock

Grandview

(817) 266-2101

Joshua Patterson 5P Showpigs

Breckenridge (325) 664-7115

Justin Lacy Lacy Livestock

Sherman

Kelly Kinnibrugh Kinnibrugh Showpigs

Seymour (940) 636-0433

Kendall Fisher

Wylie (214) 728-3830

Kyle Real Real Livestock Sanger (940) 391-7183

L.J. Young All-Star Show Pigs

Paradise (765) 810-4029

Lexi York York Family Genetics

Valley View (940) 736-6127

Lynnleigh Read

Lynnleigh Read Livestock Rhome (817) 228-3360

Marcus Phillips

Ennis (214) 914-3404

Mark Pethtel

Pethtel Bauwin Show Pigs

Valley View (940) 367-4810

Michael Russell

Sherman (903) 819-9728

Michael Cordova

Circle C Genetics

Chillicothe

(806) 632-1288

Mike Howe

Howe’s Silvertex Farm

Gainesville (940) 736-6398

Rick Moeller BLT Swine

Weinert

Russell Ramsey

RAMAC Showpigs

Oklaunion (940) 886-8866

Ryland Reed Reed Livestock Krum

(817) 706-7259

Sheila Unger

Rockin U Show Pigs

Breckenridge (325) 665-4416

Steven & Alexis Hofer

Royal Crown Showpigs

Aurora (817) 875-7269

Taler Garrett Garrett Livestock

Chillicothe (940) 839-7027

Tammy Bates

TNT Showpigs

Grandview

(817) 615-0924

Tanner Hash & Michael Cowley

Exceed Genetics

Scotland (940) 631-2337

Teagan & Bracken Taylor ET Showpigs

Wichita Falls (940) 224-3695

Michael Bowman Bowman Livestock Crowell (940) 655-4770

Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry BRS Hog Farm Crowell (940) 655-4747

Heart of Texas

AJ Rexelle Double R Showpigs

Charlotte (209) 915-3441

Alan Shipp Two Ton Showpigs Bertram (512) 557-9531

Alex Fuentes FB Livestock Center Point (830) 329-7337

Avri Wells

AWE Durocs Salado (254) 228-7526

Barret Klein Bonfy & Klein Boerne (940) 838-8300

Barrett & Baeley Allerkamp

ALLERKAMP FARMS

Comfort (830) 739-5631

Ben & Tricia Rush

Rush Pig Farm Mart

(254) 652-2443

Blake Dooley

Oak Valley Farm Round Top (979) 421-3572

Bob Bishop

Bishop’s Show Pigs

Pfflugerville (512) 751-8654

Bobby Balser

RB2 Showpigs

Kerrville

(830) 739-6593

Brandon Oliver

KBO Livestock

St. Hedwig (286) 717-9244

Brian Taylor Taylor Farms

Jonesboro (254) 206-0879

Brooklyn Waltman Boerne (210) 269-6565

Calvin Redding

Jacksboro (940) 229-2648

Cameron Price

Price Showpigs

Dublin (254) 485-0998

Chad Hopson

Hopson Showpigs

Lampasas (512) 734-2122

Chad Hajda

Hajda Showpigs

Granger (512) 423-2434

Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann

C-C Show Pigs

Sisterdale

(210) 887-5708

(210) 508-2211

Chuck Real

Real Hog Farms Marion

(210) 827-7351

Clarence Schmidt Center Point

(830) 634-2117

Cliff & Coby Berger

Berger Farms

Giddings

(979) 540-7004

Clyde & Kathy Culver

Culver Show Pigs

Boerne

(210) 827-2258

Cole & Melissa Reeves Reeves and Smythe Genetics

Hico

(254) 624-3080

Cory & Lacey Rains

Rains Livestock

Fredericksburg

(325) 236-0593

Dakota Hankins

Hankins Show Pigs

Hico

(254) 974-2222

Dan & Don Steele

Steele Hog Farm Temple

(254) 984-2479

Danika Sanchez

Somerset

(210) 361-6336

Denny Wiatrek

Wiatrek Livestock

Poth

(830) 534-6012

Desiree Ramirez

Van Ormy (210) 777-2479

Diane Elrod

Elrod’s Show Pigs

Iredell (210) 601-6164

Dillon Doyle

Dripping Springs (512) 638-7526

Diron Wunderlich

Wunderlich Show Pigs

Spring Branch

(830) 237-6644

Doug Alderson

Alderson Farms

Seguin

(210) 296-4479

Emily Fish

Helotes

(832) 314-9686

Emily Felty

Helotes

(210) 886-7851

Erin, Clara & James Steglich

Steglich Show Pigs

Holland

(254) 718-4983

Fabian Mutz Jr.

5M Genetics

Floresville

(830) 391-1783

Garrett Bankston

Bankston Show Pigs

Del Valle

(512) 497-3026

Gigi Stehling

Whiskey Creek Show Pigs

Sisterdale

(210) 445-3131

Gilbert Sullaway

Superior Choice Genetics

Helotes

(210) 284-8686

Grant Meyer

Meyer Showpigs

Harper (830) 459-8645

Greg Baethge

Baethge Showpigs

Harper (830) 889-0625

Greg Sutherland Sutherland Farm Stockdale (210) 872-2808

Hannah Kruse

Fredericksburg (830) 992-0249

Harvey Berckenhoff

Twisted B Livestock LLC

Schulenburg (979) 743-6405

Hayden Lugo

HCL Showpigs

San Marcos (512) 426-9292

Jacob & Sally Morris/ Whit & Mandy Weems

Double Diamond Genetics

Riesel (254) 315-1754

James Holder

R&J Showpigs

China Spring

(254) 205-9971

Jarrod & Carole Usener

Usener Livestock

Fredericksburg

(830) 992-1040

Jason Roane

Jason Roane Show Pigs

Campbellton (210) 508-5960

Jay White White’s Farm Showpigs

Bremond (979) 450-3020

Jeremy Walter WG Showpigs

La Vernia (210) 823-5424

Jhett Lyons

Kyle (512) 771-8735

Jimbo Maxwell Maxwell Show Time Show Pigs New Braunfels (830) 221-6983

John Moyers

Sure Success Show Pigs San Antonio (210) 601-3533

Johnnie Flores F-2 Genetics Castroville (210) 596-3024

Josh Diaz D2 Livestock Bandera

Joshua Nors Nors Showpigs

Abbott (254) 715-1520

Josie Kessler

5K Farms

La Vernia (210) 995-1421

Kally Meyer

Meyer Swine Farm Lott (254) 654-7123

Kase Kelso Seguin (210) 240-1215

Kelly Voight Lexington (979) 324-8097

Kenneth Fey

Fey Show Pigs

Stockdale (830) 481-3162

Kerby Knaupp KERBY KNAUPP SHOWPIGS INC.

Fredericksburg (830) 459-4826

Kevin Thomas THOMAS SHOWPIGS

Jacksboro (940) 507-0772

Kinsey Gardner

Gatesville (254) 224-9010

Kolton Kelso Kelso Genetiks Seguin (210) 240-6710

Lacey Swearingin Swearingin Family Livestock

Valley Mills (254) 420-7107

Landon Rode

W. Rode & Sons

Fredericksburg (830) 456-4357

Lilah Lyons Kyle (512) 771-8735

Lizzie Harkins

Liberty Hill (512) 689-1516

Logan Taylor

TP Showpigs

Graham (817) 851-8324

Luke Lindner Lindner Showpigs

Comfort (830) 377-0969

Luke & Lilah Bohnert SLL Livestock Waring (830) 537-4647

Mark Johnston MJ Livestock

Troy (254) 624-8341

Marvin Boeck

Boeck Show Pigs

Converse (210) 414-3569

Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock

Marion (830) 556-3942

Matt and Samuel Gerstenberg 3G Livestock

Comfort (830) 377-6604

Maycon Stork Stork Livestock

Hico (254) 485-4056

Mayson Schulze

SCHULZE SHOWPIGS

Seguin (830) 433-0486

Michael Tatsch

Michael Tatsch & Family Showpigs

Harper (830) 370-2127

Michael Walker

Atascosa (512) 293-3953

Michael & Lizzie Harkins

Squealin-N-Dealin Show Pigs

Liberty Hill (512) 689-1516

Michael & Mason Taylor TAYLOR’D GENETICS

Salado (254) 947-8490

Mike Schneider

Bohemian Farms Show Pigs

Burlington (254) 721-4162

Mike Parsons & Hannah Snyder

EZ Farms - IBEX Genetics

Albany (325) 762-4018

Nash Waltman

Boerne (210) 269-6565

Patrick & Kyle Spinn

Spinn Farms

Holland (254) 913-6284

Robert Loyd

Loyd Livestock

Troy (254) 493-1839

Robert York Point Enterprise Show Pigs

Mexia

(254) 292-3508

Robert & Faye Huebner

Kingsbury

(830) 660-7101

Rod Karlin

Karlin Livestock

Harper (806) 736-0823

Roger Herridge Herridge Showpigs

Llano (512) 809-1297

Roibin & Zach Voges

Vogus Family Farms

Hamilton (254) 223-2379

Rory Duelm

Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics

New Braunfels (830) 608-5058

Russell & Jamie Kneese

Kneese Show Pigs

Fredericksburg (830) 456-3298

Shelley & Stephen Conran

Conran’s 3C Show Pigs

New Braunfels (512) 789-7480

Thomas Krueger 1-1 Pig Farm

San Antonio (210) 846-7890

Tim Doege

Doege Show Pigs

St. Hedwig (210) 667-9627

Tracey Cortez

Lanier FFA Swine Program

Austin (512) 923-2633

Trent Williams

Shaded W Show Pigs

Giddings

(979) 540-9722

Troy Cole

Cole Farms

LaCoste (210) 462-6157

Ty Clark

Buda Berks

Buda (512) 351-6749

Ty Baird TB Showpigs

San Antonio (210) 216-1661

Vince Franckowiak

Franckowiak Show Pigs

St. Hedwig (210) 336-9428

Zoe Ely

C-C Show Pigs

Sisterdale (210) 887-5708

EAST Texas

Bentley & Pippa McDonald

McDonald Polands

Heath (903) 456-7987

Chad Lowry Lowry Livestock Troup (903) 530-2364

Cheyenne Swor

Pine Cone Showpigs

Diboll (936) 465-0309

Colton Mullins

Rockin CM Showpigs

Gilmer (903) 841-0930

Courtney Clark

CRC Show Pigs

Centerville (281) 330-8782

David & Lisa Berckenhoff

Berckenhoff Showpigs

Hallettsville

(979) 743-5905

Garrett Henke H Squared Genetics

Hallettsville

(361) 772-2031

Hailey Gibson

KDG Showpigs

Cookville

(903) 651-3848

Jayden Levrets

Striped Shadow Showpigs

Flint (903) 780-0997

John Michael Mehaffey

Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches

(806) 790-4330

Kenzy Morgan Diamond M Genetics Point

(903) 268-1211

Laramie Dickson

Dickson Showpigs

Montalba

(903) 721-1019

Madi Mills

Mads Genetics

Montalba

(903) 724-1019

Michael Bowman

Bowman Livestock

Crowell

(940) 655-4770

Monty and Jennifer McGill

McGill Show Pigs

Buffalo

(903) 338-1897

Ollie Simpson

O. C. Show Pigs

Princeton

(469) 450-2257

South East Texas

Adrian Austin

Q&A Showpigs

Brenham

(618) 315-2040

Avery Ford Ford Showpigs

Franklin

(979) 324-7268

Chad Lewis

H&L Showpigs

Somerville

(979) 277-4041

Charles Hodde HODDE FARMS

Burton

(979) 251-4718

Chris Finke

Navasota

(936) 825-2107

Christian Fridye Fridye Livestock

Brenham

(979) 277-8059

Clayton Schram Schram Livestock

Sealy

(979) 627-5665

Corey Atchison

Atchison Show Hogs

Rosharon

(713) 839-5775

Cortney Jones

CCJones Genetics

Conroe

(936) 446-0494

Daniel & Lance Engeling

DANIEL & LANCE ENGELING SHOW PIGS

Breham

(979) 203-8279

Darrell Kieke

DK Farms

Burton

(979) 451-3441

George & Michelle Hofauer

H-5 Hog Farm

Falls City (210) 394-4292

Harold (Choppie) White

Lone Star Super Hogs

Bryan (979) 777-4180

Hunter Erwin PFC Showpigs

Natalia (316) 253-5805

Jacie Hoyt Twisted H Showpigs

Silsbee (409) 781-0954

Jason Knight 4J Genetics

Alvin (832) 877-1890

Jeff Miller Craig Melton

Double M Genetics

Waller (713) 823-2042

John Olle

Southern Superior Show Pigs

Pleasanton

(830) 570-1331

Johnny R. Sanchez

Double S Farms

Poteet

(210) 414-2830

Josh & Carrie Brockman

Brockman Farms

Montgomery

(214) 733-2466

Joshua Slott Slott Show Stock

New Waverly

(936) 661-7146

Kastin Wilde

AnJo Farms

Santa Fe (432) 940-6333

Kelton Mason

The Stud

Montgomery

(936) 232-2124

Kevin Lynch LYNCH LIVESTOCK

Cleveland

(832) 493-3099

Larry Pape

Brenham

(979) 277-8806

Matthew McKinley

McKinley Show Pigs

Conroe

(936) 203-4258

Megan & David Hoyt Twisted H Showpigs

Silsbee

(409) 781-0954

Morgan & Shelby Wagner

Wagner Family Genetics

Poteet

(830) 480-8028

Rick Whitman

RW Genetics

Anderson

(512) 540-1490

Ricky Schroeder

Schroeder Genetics

Anderson

(936) 825-1390

Robby Perkins Perkins Family Genetics

Houston

Scott Heffernan

Heffernan Genetics

Poteet

(830) 570-7540

Trent Corkran BC Showpigs

Pleasanton (830) 560-0691

Walt Fehrle KMW Show Pigs

Burton (281) 682-6868

Austin Feltner Bedias

(936) 223-6338

Thomas Kaminski

Kaminski Show Pigs

Needville

(979) 709-2233

South Texas

Bromli Watson

Watson Livestock

Cuero

(361) 275-4151

Caleb Waggoner

Gonzales

(830) 832-2728

Chad, Carly, Harper, Yancey & Briar Parson

P5 Show Swine

Devine

(210) 219-2241

Cleve and Cooper Ford 4F Livestock

Weslaco (956) 472-8088

Darryl, Teri Derek & Kelli

Ressmann

Ressmann Showpigs

Refugio (361) 526-9159

David Solomon Pigs From 662

Devine (210) 232-5260

Drew Hubert

Drew Hubert Show Pigs

Riviera

(361) 296-4530

Elroy Alex III

Frozen Genetics Showpigs

Victoria (361) 655-8084

Gary Franz Franz Show Pigs Inez (361) 935-6428

Jamey Nixon Nixon Farms

Woodsboro (361) 649-6712

Jasmine Duve

Atascosa (512) 293-3953

Javier Garza

G5 Showpigs

Raymondville (956) 532-4297

Jay Longino

ML4 Showpigs

Cotulla

Jeremy Rounsavall

Rounsavall Show Pigs

Robstown

(903) 641-2055

Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes

HF Genetics

Port Lavaca

(361) 920-1015

Josh Powell Powell Livestock

Jourdanton

(830) 214-4138

Kotton West

KMAX Livestock

Taft

(361) 877-5369

Kristen Tyk

Tyk Agros

D’hanis

(210) 422-4690

Leo Canales

C & P Livestock

Odem

(361) 877-2640

Leodoro Martinez

ML4 Showpigs

Cotulla

(830) 457-4702

Modesto Gonzalez

Jolly Roger Show Pigs

Mission

(956) 905-5738

Noe Santana

Santana Genetics

Alamo

(956) 685-9403

RJ Martinez

South Bound Genetics

Edinburg

(956) 533-6022

Ron Clark

Clark Genetics

Odem

(361) 765-9126

Samantha Barber

Barber Hog Farm

Devine (830) 741-0300

Scot Sullivan

S&W Swine Productions

Robstown

(361) 960-6725

Thomas & Rhonda Burell

Triple Burell Showpigs

D’hanis

(210) 216-8656

Timbo, Michelle, Tatum & Grace Tatsch

Tatsch Livestock

Yancey

(832) 385-6071

Trent & Jami Watson

Watson Livestock

Cuero

(361) 275-4151

Trevor Pichotta

George West (936) 524-0805

Tristen Cruz

Los Fresnos (956) 238-0467

Tanner Hoskins

Victoria (361)571-1418

Jason Mendez

Sebastian (956) 245-2572

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