August 2020 Producer Connection

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SALE CREDIT: $250 to County/ Local Fair Grand Champions // $500 to Major Show Breed Champions $1000 to Major Show Grand or Reserve Grand Overall

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What’s in this issue On the cover New this year, an online CTBR Gilt Sale, The Future’s Elite. This sale will showcase 70+ breeders, selling elite gilts of all breeds. Breeders are eligible for the sale by breeding a gilt that was in the Gilts of Distinction Sale at the Texas’ Elite Showcase, or has placed in the top three of a class the last two years. The sale will be held on September 10th through showpig.com, see page 92 for more information.

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From showing pigs and UIL public speaking

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Going the Extra Mile

to homecoming court and being involved with the

people that encouraged me to take advantage of every

basketball team, I was constantly on the go throughout

opportunity that arose. Our teachers pushed me to

high school. Coming from a graduating class of 24

learn new things, and my friends always challenged

students, being involved in any and everything was

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nothing out of the ordinary. I was fortunate enough

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was terrified. Being a freshman at Texas Tech meant

of Lubbock that was filled with cotton farmers, Friday

huge classes, different people, and new beginnings.

night football, and churches on every corner. Just

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The Future’s EliteSales Trail How to participate in ctbr 2020

As a freshman agricultural communications

cottonseed salesman, but everyone always seemed

student at Tech, you are required to take a class that

to know what my brother and I were up to. With

introduces you to all aspects and possibilities that this

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UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2020

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 - Corby Barrett, Perryton President Elect - Doug Schaefer, Garden City Vice President - Jay Winter, Lubbock Executive Member - Stanley Young, Lubbock Executive Member - Charles Hodde, Burton Immediate Past President - Jimmy Hayes, Port Lavaca

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cody McCleery, Poolville Chuck Real, Marion Denny Belew, Tahoka Scot Sullivan, Robstown Josh Krohn, Lamesa

Peter Baumert, Dalhart Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cory Rains, Roscoe Todd Beyers, Abernathy Robbie Harkey, Hale Center

STAFF Executive Vice President Brandon Gunn bgunn@texaspork.org Director of Communications and Member Outreach Brooke Blum brooke@texaspork.org Summer Intern Riley Reep tppa@texaspork.org Magazine Contributors Sierra Stephens

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Major Show CTBR Certificates Available to Purchase

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TPPA Membership Expires

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Major Show CTBR Litter Record Due

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NJSA Southwest Regional, Woodward, OK

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State Fair Breeder Logs are Due

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State Fair CTBR Certificate Price Increases to $14

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October/November Producer Connection Ads Due

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State Fair of Texas Youth Barrow Show - Wave 1

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State Fair of Texas Youth Barrow Show - Wave 2

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October/November Producer Connection in Mail

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State Fair of Texas Youth Barrow Show - Wave 3

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NJSA Eastern Regional, Hamburg, N.Y.

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American Royal, Kansas City, MO

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Heart of Texas, Waco, TX

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The United Breeding Gilt Show, Waco, TX

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NSR Fall Classic, Duncan, OK

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Executive Message Resiliency does not come without support...

Lately the world seems to be lurching from one crisis to another. We’ve experienced a global pandemic, dramatic changes to how we conduct our daily lives, economic uncertainty, and political and social turmoil, as well as some natural disasters. Then there are personal traumas that people are also dealing with, such as the loss of a loved one, declining health, unemployment, or tragic accidents. For many us, this is a time of unprecedented struggle and upheaval.

Why do some people seem to be better able to cope in these troubling times than others? Resilience. Those in our industry have it. While everyone’s situation is different, it is true that people with resilience tend to have a higher tolerance for the emotional distress generated by hard times. The more resilient you are, the better you’re able to tolerate the feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness that accompany adversity and find a way to rebound from setbacks. Being resilient allows us to maintain a more positive outlook through even the toughest of times.

But being resilient does not mean we do not need support, that we don’t need help at times. TPPA is full of resilient individuals and the association itself has been resilient through tough times for over 130 years. We will all get through it, but we all need to band together and support one another. You need support; TPPA needs support. Support is how we have become resilient.

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting organizations and people all over the world. Many are forced to transition to remote workspaces or host online versions of their events. TPPA is no different. But when it comes to strategy and shifting focus, there is no roadmap to follow. Your leadership is working to drive progress towards our mission during these unsettling times, even though it can be difficult. Because of the pandemic and the consequent issues with packing plant, restaurant and school closures, we’ve seen prices go near record lows. The direct impact that has had on Checkoff revenue is significant. Revenues from CTBR and annual auctions that will be later in the fall need to be strong for us to continue working on our goals.

Our mission is the advancement of a sustainable and profitable industry for our members. So for 99% of our members, the major stock shows are everything. Being able to market your pigs to families and exhibitors this fall is everything. That’s why our focus is communicating with the shows and other decision-makers, and exploring all opportunities that allow youth to show their pigs. Additionally, we are continuing to expand the reach of the Certified Texas Bred Registry and will be making several announcements. The CTBR program is so important and we want this to be of great value to you breeders and youth alike.

Yet there are so many other directives that play a part in advancing our mission. Keeping this association going to serve you is vital. The tough stretches represent the time for everyone to come together and support more than ever. We all need each other to make it through this. We are much stronger when united and working towards the same goal. We need to be positive and very focused right now. We’ve seen time and time again that when we all come together, great things can happen. And now, we need great things to happen. We need that level of support on concentrated efforts. Believe in the foundation of why the organization exists. Our membership is what we care about. We all need the necessary tools and resources to be effective. We will continue to fight for you and our industry; it is what we are here for.

As always, feel free to reach out about anything, Brandon R. Gunn 14

What WE do...

At TPPA we strive to:

Provide a structure for cooperation of pork producers in Texas Encourage efficient production and marketing methods Promote the consumption of quality pork products Provide educational and networking opportunities Represent producers in legislative and regulatory matters

Membership Driven

Participate in Texas Pork Industry Conference and other TPPA sponsored events Networking opportunities to learn the most efficient practices and new concepts Our goal is to improve & increase the quality & production of the Texas swine industry

Youth Support

Scholarship opportunities Develop & enhance leadership skills through activities: Texas Pork Leadership Camp TPPA Internships Texas Pork Youth Symposium Connect with influential industry leaders

get informed

Stay current by receiving timely updates on: Stock Shows Important Issues Market Reports Activities & Events Certified Texas Bred Registry Information Subscription to Producer Connection Receive Spring Buyers Guide and Fall Sales Trail

Est. 1889

Representing the voice of Texas Swine Breeders & Agriculturalists Join Texas Pork Producers Association TODAY Annual Membership Sept. 1st - Aug. 31st

Name: Name of Business: Address: Phone: Youth $25

Email: Producer $50

Professional $50

Associate $125

TPPA Office ◆ 4514 Englewood Ave, Lubbock, TX 79414 ◆ tppa@texaspork.org ◆ www.texaspork.org

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500+ Approximate number of CTBR breeders ready to serve your needs. Save fuel – check the website for listings of sales near you!

TPPA SCHOLARSHIPS

Over $85,000 in scholarships has been awarded to students in the last six years; participation in the CTBR program is one of the key criteria!

RESULTS They speak for themselves.

Exclusive to Certified Texas Bred Registry gilts, this is the all new show and sale everyone is excited about! This youth event gave out $47k in premiums in 2020, plus had the highest sale average of any show in the state!

Learn more at texaseliteshowcase.com

PARTICIPATION = EASY

Purchase CTBR pigs, and just ask for the certificate!

LONESTAR LIDS Who doesn’t want to win and wear a CTBR Class Champion ball cap?!

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Buy pigs from a CTBR breeder and get your CTBR certificate.

Don’t forget to bring the certificate to the show ring with you!

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TPPA did not mail out forms; they can be printed off of the website OR completed and submitted online! It’s a very simple process; very user-friendly!

Complete your litter record On the homescreen of the website, hover over the CTBR tab and click Complete a Litter Record Online

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

Please list the number of litters farrowed. We understand you may not have farrowed everything yet, and that is okay! List the number EXPECTED to farrow. Click submit when finished.

Important deadlines September 1

-Litter Record due date (no fee) -Membership fees are due

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January 1

-CTBR certificate prices increase to $14 -Breeder logs due date. Any after this date will be charged a $25 late fee.

January 15

-CTBR certificate prices increase to $35

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Purchase CTBR Certificates On the homescreen of the website, hover over the CTBR tab and click Purchase CTBR Certificates Now

Select Major Show CTBR Certificate or State Fair CTBR Certificate.

Click add to cart.

In Qty, insert the number of certificates you need to purchase.

The website will calculate your total price for all certificates. Proceed to checkout to process your payment.

You membership must be current to purchase certificates!

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Complete your BReeder Certificate log

Breeder logs are mailed to you with your CTBR certificates.

You MUST fill out your log accordingly for your pigs to be in contention for the CTBR program at major shows and state fair. Email, fax, or mail to the TPPA office when completed.

You can always call or email the office with additions to your log.

Contact information: Office number: 806-705-6800 Fax: 806-503-6947 4514 Englewood Ave, Lubbock, TX 79414 tppa@texaspork.org 19

TARGET A DEDICATED AND CAPTIVE AUDIENCE At a time when social media and on-line presence is trendy, research continues to demonstrate that consumers still value and rely heavily on magazine content.

The Producer Connection is the popular TPPA publication that provides relevant news and information that our highly targeted audience wants. Whether it’s dealing with show pigs and seed stock, commercial pork production or anything in between, we deliver consistent results. Our magazine has shown to have a lasting impact with readers, so engage your customers by advertising with TPPA and let us help with your promotional needs.

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February / March

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DISTRIBUTION All Texas Major Stock Shows - Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, Austin, TPPA Membership and magazine subscription list.

February 1

January 15

April 1

April 5

All Texas FFA Chapters, All County Extension Offices, TPPA Membership and magazine subscription list.

August / September

August 10

July 25

Fall Consignment Pig Sales, All Texas FFA Chapters, All County Extension Offices, TPPA Membership and magazine subscription list.

October / November

October 1

September 15

Stock Show Edition

April / May

Spring Buyers Guide & Boar Edition

Show Pig Sales & TPPA Event Wrap-up

Show Pig Sales & National Pork Month

State Fair of Texas Livestock Show, Consignment Pig Sales, NSR Fall Classic, TPPA Membership and magazine subscription list.

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WHY YOU SHOULD ADVERTISE IN THE PRODUCER CONNECTION MOST AFFORDABLE RATES FOR A MAJOR LIVESTOCK MAGAZINE OUR FOCUS IS ON YOUR MARKET QUICKLY BECOMING THE MOST POPULAR SWINE PUBLICATION WE WORK HARD TO IMPROVE YOUR RETURN ON INVESTMENT CONTACT OUR TEAM TO DISCUSS OPTIONS AND HOW WE CAN PROVIDE TREMENDOUS VALUE TO YOUR MARKETING SCHEME. BROOKE BLUM BROOKE@TEXASPORK.ORG 21

A Few Words From your director of communications

The Power of Positivity

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Positivity is Contagious Contagious.

Promote what you Love Love.

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National News Congressmen Introduce Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act

Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Rep. Billy Long (R-MO) introduced the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act recently to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country and offset the devastating financial losses they have experienced due to COVID-19.

The legislation will provide $500 million in grant funding for agricultural fairs through state departments of agriculture to keep them functioning and preserve them for the future, according to a release.

The Agricultural Fair Rescue Grants would be administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to states or state departments of agriculture based on the loss of attendance those fairs have experienced in 2020. “County and local fairs are very important to agriculture and our communities all across our country. Fairs provide our producers with the opportunity to market their crops and livestock, and foster the next generation of farmers. They also are an economic engine and a gathering place for us to highlight and celebrate our communities. Like many institutions, fairs have been impacted by COVID-19, and we must provide them assistance if we are going to preserve these fairs for the future,� Panetta said in the release.

Agricuture a Big Part of Senate Covid Relief Package Proposal Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) recently released the initial proposal for the next COVID-19 economic recovery package, which included $20 billion for agriculture, covering both direct payments and compensation for livestock farmers for the cost of euthanizing hogs due to the COVID crisis.

NPPC appreciates that Republican leadership has included funding to compensate producers for euthanizing hogs due to COVIDrelated supply chain disruptions, and will continue to urge for wholesale inclusion of the RELIEF for Producers Act in the final relief package.

The RELIEF for Producers Act was introduced earlier this month

by Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and since then has added three more co-sponsors: Sens. Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.). The Senate COVID proposal also a) includes $245 million in additional funding for Agriculture Quarantine Inspection at U.S. borders, addressing a funding shortfall which NPPC recently highlighted to Congress (for more information, click here) and b) addresses Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) eligibility for farmers and ranchers who are sole proprietors.

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U.S. Meatpackers Test UV Air Treatment Systems in Plants Two of the world’s largest meatpackers have installed ultraviolet air cleaning equipment in some of their U.S. processing plants. The decision comes as pressure increases on food companies to protect workers from growing concerns about airborne transmission of COVID-19.

Tyson Foods Inc. said they are doing extensive research on air flow in their facilities to better understand how it might benefit team members during the pandemic. “We’re also testing numerous new technologies to include ultraviolet air treatment systems across several of our plants,” the company said in a statement.

JBS USA has said that it installed “ultraviolet germicidal air sanitation” equipment in plant ventilation and air purification systems that use a specific frequency range of light waves to kill germs. Although it is not known whether such technologies kill the new coronavirus, research is underway to discover those answers. These decisions to test UV air treatment systems underline the mounting pressure to protect workers in the U.S. meat industry, which has seen more than 16,000 plant employees in 23 states infected with COVID-19 and 86 worker deaths related to the respiratory disease.

ASF Remains Top Global Animal Protein Issue Despite the dire consequences that COVID-19 has created over the past five months for the U.S. pork industry and others, a new report by Rabobank asserts that ASF is still the major influence on global pork markets. It points to ASF’s continued impact on pig herds and pork production in China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and parts of eastern Europe as major examples for this conclusion.

While the report cites that recovery is underway in China, it predicts a further significant drop in pork production in 2020. Similarly, as the ASF situation is stabilizing in Vietnam, further reductions in 2020 production are expected. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, the disease continues to spread. As such, China and Southeast Asia should continue to increase pork imports, with the expectation that China’s pork imports will reach record levels.

Not to overlook the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the report says it adds further complications to the overall pork outlook. Rabobank’s earlier expectations of pork production increases in North America, Brazil and some parts of Europe in 2020, are now expected to be constrained. Likewise, the firm expects pork consumption to decline, largely from a reduction in foodservice channel operations. However, the report says this reduction in consumption will not make up for reduced production, resulting in relatively tight pork markets.

House Passes FY2021 Agriculture Spending Bill

In late July, the U.S. House passed a four-bill, $259.5 billion fiscal year 2021 spending package that includes $24 billion in funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.

The agriculture bill includes: $1.07 billion—$27 million above the 2020 enacted level—for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and $3.3 billion—$92 million above the 2020 enacted level—for the Agriculture Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It’s unclear when the Senate plans to address the spending measures.

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Texas Capitol Report Runoff elections The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections, along with a Texas Senate special election in Central Texas provided plenty of excitement for political junkies who have been starved of action for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent protests. One race that TPPA watched closely was the congressional runoff in the panhandle.

For U.S. Congress, former White House physician and Trump-endorsed Dr. Ronny Jackson took 55% of the vote against Josh Winegarner, the industry affairs director for the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, in the Republican primary runoff for Congressional District 13 (formerly Mac Thornberry seat). Jackson will face Democrat Gus Trujillo and Libertarian Jack Westbrook for the seat in the November general election. Trujillo won a Democratic primary runoff against Greg Sagan.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects a fiscal 2021 ending shortfall of $4.6 billion in revised revenue estimate Comptroller Glenn Hegar on July 20 offered a sobering reassessment of the state’s fiscal condition in light of the challenges Texas faces with the COVID-19 pandemic and a downturn in oil & gas markets – a net $7.5 billion turn for the worse, with the state’s current budget now $4.6 billion in the red.

Just over a year ago, in June 2019 after the Texas Legislature passed the state’s 2020-21 budget, Hegar certified the budget and estimated state had a $2.9 billion surplus.

Hegar updated his budget numbers during testimony before the Legislative Budget Board, a ten-member HouseSenate leadership committee co-chaired by Lt. Governor Patrick and House Speaker Bonnen.

Abbott hosts Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for ceremonial signing Gov. Greg Abbott on July 16 hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for the ceremonial signing of the Shared Stewardship agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Texas.

The Shared Stewardship agreement establishes a framework for federal and state agencies to improve collaboration in responding to natural resource concerns and ecological challenges in Texas. The agreement is between the USDA’s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Texas A&M Forest Service.

Abbott extends statewide COVID-19 disaster declaration On July 10, Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation extending his disaster declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Originally issued on March 13, the disaster declaration provides the state a number of resources to effectively serve Texans as the state continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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Texas Sunset Commission: Texas has a continuing need for the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has issued its reports to the Texas Legislature on two of the agencies it is reviewing during this legislative interim, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).

The Commission was created in 1977 to address inefficient, intrusive, burdensome and outdated policies in government, and also to limit government expansion by questioning the need for and the effectiveness of state agencies and their programs. State agencies are, in general, reviewed by the Commission every 12 years (on a staggered basis). The Commission can recommend to the Texas Legislature (which has the final say) that an agency be abolished or continued with changes.

Regarding the Texas Department of Agriculture, the report stated, “Sunset staff concluded TDA is well-managed, and found the department’s day-to-day responsibilities are largely removed from the politics and public attention focused on the commissioner, and recommends the department continue for 12 years. However, Sunset staff identified several opportunities to provide a firmer foundation for staff to successfully perform TDA’s multitude of functions regardless of any shifting focus at the top.”

The Legislature created the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in 1907 to foster the development of the state’s agriculture industry by researching plant diseases and pests, gathering statistical information on agricultural production, and promoting agricultural products.

Today, the department supports and promotes the state’s nearly $25 billion agriculture industry while overseeing more than 124,000 licensees to protect the public and regulate the industry. As the third-largest agricultural producer in the United States, Texas has a vested interest in regulating and promoting the state’s agriculture industry, which includes a wide range of commodities. The services provided by the department support the state’s nearly 250,000 farms covering over 127 million acres, as well as Texas’ rural population of approximately 3.8 million.

Reviewers of the Texas Animal Health Commission wrote in the agency’s review, “Sunset staff found TAHC remains necessary and recommends continuing it for 12 years as an independent, standalone agency. However, in examining the agency’s ability to prevent, control, and eradicate animal diseases in Texas, the review found TAHC has not fully kept up with Texas’ shifting disease landscape.”

TAHC protects and enhances the health of livestock and fowl, and ensures the marketability and mobility of livestock, while minimizing risk to human health. Created in 1893 as the Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission to control cattle fever tick outbreaks in beef cattle, the Legislature has since expanded the agency’s authority.

TAHC now manages a range of animal populations including cattle, horses, poultry, goats and sheep, swine, and exotic livestock and fowl not native to the state. The agency accomplishes its mission through disease prevention, control, and eradication activities with a $16.1 million operating budget and 208 employees who work in the agency’s six regions throughout the state.

Both reports must be officially adopted by the Sunset commissioners before being forwarded to the Texas Legislature to consider adopting any recommendations in the 2021 legislative session.

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National Swine Updates NSR Purebred Influenced Crossbred Class

Beginning at The 2021 Exposition and National Junior Summer Spectacular and Summer Type Conference, NJSA members have the opportunity to show NSR Purebred Influenced Crossbreds as market (barrows) or breeding animals (gilts). Additionally, these animals would be eligible to show and be offered for sale in the respective crossbred portions of the open shows at NSR events. Requirements would include: 1. A documented parent (sire or dam) that is Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, or Yorkshire. If utilizing a purebred sow, a DNA sample must be submitted to verify parentage. The use of a purebred sire would meet the same sire requirements as members recording a purebred litter.

2. The animal(s) must be recorded in the NSR Crosscheck Verification Program and documentation provided at the time of check-in.

3. Animals eligible to show could either be sired by or farrowed by a documented purebred parent. Additionally, animals that may not meet purebred breed eligibility requirements but still maintain a pedigree would be eligible to show in this division (ie. short counting Durocs, off- belted Hampshires) Junior Awards: NJSA will offer premiums for the Top 5 Purebred Influenced Crossbred Gilts and Barrows. The award structure will be as follows: Champion- $2000 Reserve Champion- $1500 3rd Overall- $750 4th Overall- $500 (*) Champion and Reserve Gilts will be eligible to automatically enter the sale

5th Overall- $250

This new program will provide youth swine exhibitors another opportunity to show swine projects at NJSA events and enhance the value and awareness of purebreds. Furthermore, this initiative increases value and education to NSR members by utilizing purebred genetics in crossbreeding schemes and helps build the crossbred swine registry data base. These animals would also be granted the opportunity to be merchandised during the crossbred sales at NSR events.

New CEO of Certified Pedigreed Swine Announced

After a unanimous vote, the CPS Board of Directors is pleased to announce Brian Anderson as the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer/Editor of Certified Pedigreed Swine effective August 17, 2020. “I know that this is a position for someone who is secure in their knowledge of the swine industry, has their finger on the pulse of breeding and producing, and is an advocate for the value of purebreds,� stated Brian.

A well-known visionary leader and motivator, Brian Anderson joins the CPS with a lifetime of experience and knowledge in the agriculture industry. After graduating with a B.S. Degree in Animal Science Production from Kansas State University, Brian has used his knowledge to build a network of connections as an educator, evaluator, and advocate of the swine industry. His professional experience has included serving as the Southwest Field Representative for the National Swine Registry, West Lafayette, Indiana; Livestock Judging Team Coach/Recruiter/Instructor for Fort Scott Community College and Coffeyville Community College; American Royal Association Livestock Show Manager; Show Circuit Online Swine Sales Representative; and most recently Agricultural Instructor/FFA Advisor for the Caney Valley Unified School District.

He has received national recognition for evaluating livestock shows and coaching competitive livestock judging teams and has been a mentor for many.

Combined with the years of leadership, passion for the swine industry, and show pig industry knowledge, Brian is wellknown and well-respected. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two boys, Andrew and Brenden, and two girls, Lily and Nora.

Brian is looking forward to this new opportunity of moving the swine industry forward.

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Texas Pork Industry Awards

Pork Hall of Honor Jay Winter

On display in the Howard Hesby Atrium of the Kleberg animal sciences building at Texas A&M University, the Texas Pork Industry Hall of Honor is an exclusive distinction comprised of revered individuals demonstrating lifetime achievements and significant contributions and leadership to the swine industry.

This year, Jay Winter, of Idalou, becomes just the 28th inductee in the 130-year history of the Texas Pork Producers Association. Many would say this is long overdue. Everyone will say it is well-deserved!

Known for his savvy and forward thinking, Jay has attained great respect in the industry as a progressive breeder, judge and mentor of great influence to fellow breeders and association members.

Prominent breeder of all breeds, the Wintex herd has built an enviable reputation for quality, generating countless champions and breeding stock sold across the U.S.A.; the genetic impact of the WTX herdmark is everlasting.

His standing as an industry leader brought appointments to the National Swine Registry (2 terms on executive board, 2 terms on Hampshire board), National Junior Swine Association (advisory board), Team Purebred (advisory board), Texas Pork Producers Association (4 terms, current VP) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (swine commissioner). An effective and dedicated individual, Jay has been instrumental in their progression. He spurned personal gain as a board member and always kept the focus on what was best for the association.

His constructive contributions to agriculture and youth programs has been demonstrated by his unselfish roles as superintendent and advisor. He played a major role in the advancements of Texas major swine shows and contributed greatly to the establishment of Texas’ Elite Showcase.

Fierce competitor. Legacy. Forward thinker. One of the best all-around stockman of his .generation.

Producer of the Year Beyers Farms

TPPA is proud to recognize Todd and Moriah Beyers, Beyers Farms, of Abernathy, with the Producer of the Year award! Designed to honor a breeder who has shown outstanding recent achievements in production and leadership, the recognition of these two are as fitting as can be. A perennial top breeder of the Certified Texas Bred Registry, and one of the elite Chester breeders in the entire country, their efforts go beyond the barn. Todd has served on the CTBR committee for five years and the TPPA board of directors for three, while also now on the board for the National Chester White Association. Moriah plays an integral part in the planning and facilitation of the annual conference and the youth leadership camp. Going above and beyond, Beyers Farms donated the 2020 CTBR Foundation Female, a phenomenal, proven female from their Chester sow herd. This selfless act just further reinforces their passion for the industry and their emphasis on youth development. Thank you Todd and Moriah for all that you do!

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Order of the Golden Pig Barret Klein

The Order of the Golden Pig is awarded to an individual who has made significant long-term contribution to the Texas pork industry and TPPA. Barret Klein, of Boerne, serves as the state’s Swine Health Commissioner, is a former TPPA President and board member, and he continues to assist the association with our pork promotion activities.

Barret has always raised hogs, focusing mainly on purebreds. He is the former General Manager of the Tyson Wright Brand bacon plant in Vernon, and currently owns and operates Klein Smokehaus in Boerne.

Industry Service award Katie Richmond

The Industry Service award is awarded to non-producers who make a significant contribution to the Texas pork industry and TPPA. TPPA is proud of the wonderful partnership it shares with Rodeo Austin. With the leadership of Senior Manager, Katie Richmond, the barrow show is just one of the many events that has progressively grown at the conclusion of our spring major shows.

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Bayer Museum ofAgriculture The Industry Service award is awarded to non-producers who make a significant contribution to the Texas pork industry and TPPA.

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The Bayer Museum of Agricuture (BMA) is truly the definition of service to the agriculture industry. They have developed a first-class museum facility that teaches our community the importance of agriculture in our everyday lives. This is done through a growing list of interactive exhibits that focus on modern agriculture, its science and practices, creating a positive environment where museum visitors can see, hear and experience life on the farm. Always looking at how the experience can be further enhanced, the BMA is currently working towards the addition of more exhibits that have an emphasis on livestock. The efforts of the museum’s staff and leadership is second to none. The Texas Pork Producers Association has developed a wonderful partnership with the BMA, hosting several events and meetings over the years. It is our pleasure to recognize the Bayer Museum of Agriculture with the Industry Service award!

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Wintex Farms - 19

Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock

Brockman Farms - 8

Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery

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Chris Blount & Kevin Mock, Wildorado

Lackey Livestock - 14

Jason & Jackie Lackey, Haskell

Beyers Farms - 5

Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy

Berger Farms - 4

Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings

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Chance Waldrip & Bob Bailey, Dalhart

Clay Farms - 5

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major could lead you to. Each day, we would hear from department professors, alumni and other students.

Towards the middle of the semester, my instructor, Dr. Cindy Akers, talked to our class about everything you could be involved in on campus. I am not going to lie‌I was extremely overwhelmed. I was too afraid to talk to the student next to me let alone reach out to all of these organizations about what they had to offer. However, a specific organization caught my attention immediately, the Matador Institute of Leadership Engagement, otherwise referred to as the MILE program. Each MILE cohort selects 14 students representing all six of the departments within CASNR through an application and interview process. Over three semesters, these students develop personal and professional skills while learning about major issues facing all levels of agriculture. Trips to Washington D.C., Austin, and tours across different regions in Texas are all included to elevate the experience for each student. At the conclusion of the program, each student will receive a leadership certificate. I am excited to say I was lucky enough to have been selected as a member of the second MILE cohort last November.

In January, we started off the program with a weekend retreat in Cross Plains, Texas. Along with other members of the cohort and our MILE advisor, Dr. Lindsay Kennedy, we dove straight into personal development

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training. The MILE program is modelled after the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) Program, which Dr. Kennedy is an alumnus of. Therefore, behind the scenes there is a team of agricultural leaders and CASNR faculty work together to help develop all aspects of the program. One member of the committee, Jim Prewitt, joined us at the retreat for a day. He took the time to speak with each of us personally and relate with each of us about who he has met from each of our hometowns. Seeing the reach that one person could have in various places was mind blowing to me. By this conversation with Mr. Prewett, as well as other personal development training over the weekend, I immediately saw how each of us were different in our own ways. However, we shared one common goal, to make a positive impact in the industry that shaped us into who we have become.

Fast forward to the end of February where our cohort had the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet with a Polish agricultural group and TALL program current members and alumni. The Polish group consisted of industry professionals who were visiting to learn more about agriculture in the states. Throughout the night, I discovered that four members involved with the TALL program were all from my hometown of Ropesville.

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were cancelled, the fact that we had the chance take advantage of the cards we were dealt meant much more.

Therefore, we had the chance to zoom with the Chief of Staff and Chief People Officer of the Texas Tech University System to discuss the system’s strategies on handling the pandemic and personal leadership training.

Next semester may not look like normal, but I am eager to see what opportunities the MILE program will bring myself and other members of the cohort. By stepping out of my comfort zone and becoming involved in new organizations, I have found yet again a community of people who will push me to become better each day. Throughout this experience, I have learned that sometimes putting yourself out there to get involved can be hard since the past is comforting. Although the future may be unknown, you always have to trust that the best is yet to come For more information about the MILE program, please visit www.depts.ttu.edu/agriculturalsciences/mile.

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CTBR Class 24 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 25 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 26 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 27 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 28 Champion - Cross

Jaydn Boyd, Dawson Co. 4-H Bred by: Josh & Bridgette Krohn, Lamesa DL Showpigs

Socorro Rodriguez, Moore Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures, LLC.

Chloe Shelton, Potter Co. 4-H Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

Talon Luke, Hamshire-Fannett FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures, LLC.

Taylor Williams, Avery FFA Emily Muehlstein, Stamford FFA Bryleigh Beyers, Hale Co. 4-H Bred by: Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen, Canadian Bred by: Josh & Bridgette Krohn, Lamesa Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Rival Genetics Brockman Farms DL Showpigs

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Breed Champion - Cross

Cutter Bishop, Shallowater FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms 60

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s n o i t a l u t a r g n o C to the Breed Champion Hamp

Wyatt Geisweidt, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Breed Champion - Black OPB

CTBR Class 2 Champion - Black OPB

Cody Johnson, Dumas FFA Bred by: Chris Blount & Kevin Mock, Wildorado MB Genetics

CTBR Class 3 Champion - Black OPB

CTBR Class 6 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 7 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 8 Champion - Duroc

Jansen Womble, Lubbock Cooper FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Houston Koenig, Stamford FFA Bred by: Kim Baize, Stamford West Texas Boar Stud

Destiney Hopkins, Hermleigh FFA Bred by: Matt Castillo, Westbrook MK Showpigs

Lane Bodiford, Floresville FFA Bred by: Josh Powell, Jourdanton Powell Livestock

ctbr Exhibitor Premiums: $2,700

Caleb Gentry, Dawson Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

2020 Fort Worth Barrows

Judge: Travis Platt - Roanoke, IN

Grand Champion

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2020 Fort Worth Barrows

CTBR Class 9 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 12 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 14 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 16 Champion - Hamp CTBR Class 19 Champion - White OPB

Colton Rowan, New Deal FFA Bred by: Robbie & Keith Harkey, Hale Center Harkey Farms

Rilee Slaggle, Baylor Co. 4-H Bred by: Kelly Kinnibrugh, Seymour Kinnibrugh Showpigs

Raynee Schacher, Moore Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures, LLC.

Tatum Westbrook, Slaton FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

CTBR Class 20 Champion - White OPB CTBR Class 21 Champion - White OPB Kambryn Teeters, Spearman FFA Bred by: Lance Horsford, Stratford Horsford Show Pigs

CTBR Class 25 Champion - York Rylee Schacher, Dumas FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

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CTBR Class 13 Champion - Hamp Tobi Alexander, Kendall Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Erica Williams, Farwell FFA Bred by: Todd & Moriah Beyers, Abernathy Beyers Farms

CTBR Class 24 Champion - York

Evelyn Strong, Lubbock Co. 4-H Reed Seidenberger, Glassock Co. 4-H Bred by: Brandon & Ethan Biggs, Plainview Bred by: Shane Shobert & Shane Parsons, Spur Red Raider Genetics Biggs Livestock

Breed Champion - York

Kenley Cox, Haskell FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 29 Champion - Cross Caleb Jack, Anna FFA Bred by: Josh Vincent, Howe Vincent Farms

2020 Fort Worth Barrows

CTBR Class 30 Champion - Cross

Champion Lt. Wt. Division - Cross Samantha Iselt, Lexington FFA Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

Malachi Vasquez, Roosevelt FFA Bred by: Devin Blanton, Ransom Canyon Devin Blanton Showpigs

CTBR Class 35 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 36 Champion - Cross

CTBR Class 39 Champion - Cross

Kenadee Walker, Dallam Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures, LLC.

Ryan Cox, Haskell FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Trea Peterson, Garza Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

CTBR Class 40 Champion - Cross

Harrison Foster, Sweetwater FFA Bred by: Cory & Lacey Rains, Sweetwater Rains Livestock

CTBR Class 34 Champion - Cross

Weston Lackey, Haskell FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 41 Champion - Cross Henlee Wagner, Hamilton FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

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ctbr Exhibitor Premiums: $42,700 Total Sale: $332,500 Lead Judge: Todd Beyers - Abernathy, TX associate judge: David Ammann - Highland, IL

2020 Texas’ Elite Showcase

s n o i t a l u t a r g n Co to the

Supreme Champion

Champion Purebred

Blaze Mock, Kendall Co. 4-H Bred by: Chris Blount & Kevin Mock, Wildorado MB Genetics

Reserve Supreme Champion

Champion Cross

Tristanne Rasco, Briscoe Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms 64

2020 Texas’ Elite Showcase

Reserve Purebred Spot

Marla Iselt, Lexington FFA Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

Reserve Crossbred Cross

Brock Riker, Parker Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

2021 Show Dates: February 12-14 Kerrville, TX

2020 Texas’ Elite Showcase CTBR Class 1 Champion - Berk Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Reagan Maxwell Godley FFA

Clint Halfmann West Texas Genetics - Vancourt

$1,200

2nd

Owen Seidenberger Glasscock Co. 4-H

Russell Kneese Kneese Showpigs - Fredericksburg

$2,900

CTBR Class 2 Champion - Berk Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Macy Newberry Sweetwater FFA

Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy

$1,100

2nd

Kase Dickson Cayuga FFA

Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock

$500

Supreme Champion - Berk Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Supreme Champion

Blaze Mock Kendall Co. 4-H

Chris Blount & Kevin Mock MB Genetics - Wildorado

$26,000

Reserve Berk

Braxon Mock Kendall Co. 4-H

Chris Blount & Kevin Mock MB Genetics - Wildorado

$12,00

3rd

Brailey Brooks Graham FFA

Randy & Tera Finsterwald Finsterwald Showpigs - Mobeetie

$800

CTBR Class 4 Champion - Chester Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Karley Stephens Uvalde FFA

Russell Kneese Kneese Showpigs - Fredericksburg

$2,800

2nd

Brendon Bowman Littlefield FFA

Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy

$3,100

CTBR Class 5 Champion - Chester

Place 1st

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Exhibited By Preston Ralston Dalhart FFA

Bred By Seth Ralston Ralston Hog Farm - Dalhart

Sold $250

2020 Texas’ Elite Showcase Place Champion Chester

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Stetson Lewis Hale Co. 4-H

Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy

$7,000

Reserve Chester

Reed Seidenberger Glasscock Co. 4-H

Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy

$6,250

3rd

Mikaela Loerwald Florence FFA

Russell Kneese Kneese Showpigs - Fredericksburg

$500

4th

Braylee Kirkpatrick Hood Co. 4-H

Robin & Zach Vogus Vogus Family Farm - Hamilton

$2,600

5th

Brianna Acevedo Lamb Co. 4-H

Brian Acevedo Ace Showpigs - Littlefield

$3,500

Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Breed Champion - Chester

CTBR Class 7 Champion - Duroc

Sold

1st

Weston Mires Fort Bend Co. 4-H

Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock - Marion

$900

2nd

Bryar Sherrill Hockley Co. 4-H

Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms - Hale Center

$3,300

CTBR Class 8 Champion - Duroc

Place 1st

Exhibited By Payton Ralston Dalhart FFA

Bred By

Sold

Seth Ralston Ralston Hog Farm - Dalhart

Reserve Champion - Duroc Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Reserve Duroc

Amelia Balser Kerr Co. 4-H

Bobby Balser RB2 Showpigs - Kerrville

$3,750

2nd

Brenna Lewis Hale Co. 4-H

Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms - Hale Center

$400

Breed Champion - Duroc Place

Exhibited By

Breed Max Tongate Champion Bangs FFA

Bred By

Sold

Warren & Max Tongate Tongate Showpigs - Bangs

$4,250

2nd

Jayli Moenning Electra FFA

Terry Utley Utley Farms - Knox City

$2,800

3rd

Emma Howell Tioga FFA

JR Fortner Fortner Showpigs - Anna

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2020 Texas’ Elite Showcase Breed Champion - Hamp Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Champion Hamp

Parker Ralston Dalhart FFA

Seth Ralston Ralston Hog Farm - Dalhart

$3,750

Reserve Hamp

Haylee Schriber Dalhart FFA

Payton Galloway Dalhart

$3,400

Cheyenne Staples Cayuga FFA

Seth Ralston Ralston Hog Farm - Dalhart

$800

3rd

Breed Champion - Landrace Place

Breed Champion - Poland

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Champion Landrace

Savannah Johnston Troy FFA

Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock

$3,500

Reserve Landrace

Levi Henderson Springtown FFA

Kelly Kinnibrugh Kinnibrugh Showpigs - Seymour

$600

Place

Bred By

Sold

Crayton Rains Sweetwater FFA

Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock - Roscoe

$4,500

Jacee VanDerbeck Glenn Rose FFA

Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock - Roscoe

$2,000

3rd

Stephen Hewett Hamilton FFA

Kendall Lisle Heads Up Genetics - Bridgeport

$4,250

4th

Lyla Pankey Jacksboro FFA

Kendall Lisle Heads Up Genetics - Bridgeport

$3,700

Champion Poland Reserve Poland

Exhibited By

CTBR Class 14 Champion - Poland Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Brenna Lewis Hale Co. 4-H

Jason Foote Foote Farms - Lubbock

$1,900

2nd

Hailey Nicholson Dalhart FFA

Levi Canales LC Genetics - Canyon

$2,100

3rd

Bryce Harkey New Deal FFA

Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms - Hale Center

$1,400

Reserve Purebred - Spot Place

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Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Reserve Purebred

Marla Iselt Lexington FFA

Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings

$13,000

Reserve Spot

Rylie Bridgford Wall FFA

Zach, Marty & Jacob Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers Showpigs - San Angelo

$5,570

2020 Texas’ Elite Showcase CTBR Class 16 Champion - Spot Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Randen Reep Hockley Co. 4-H

Chance Waldrip $400 Cornerstone Ventures, LLC. - Dalhart

2nd

Marla Iselt Lexington FFA

Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings

Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

$600

Sold

1st

Quinnlyn Taylor Medina FFA

Quinnlyn Taylor Medina

$350

2nd

Maddy Erwin Graham FFA

Levi Canales LC Genetics - Canyon

$1,500

3rd

Riley Clinard Milam Co. 4-H

Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes HF Genetics - Port Lavaca

$450

4th

Jaylin Milloy Gaines Co. 4-H

MC Showpigs - Seminole

$3,400

CTBR Class 17 Champion - Spot

CTBR Class 18 Champion - York Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Truitt Luddeke DeWitt Co. 4-H

Glen Blount Blount Farms - Denison

$800

2nd

Kaitlyn Goree Springtown FFA

Tye Goree Tito’s Showpigs - Springtown

$300

Breed Champion - York Place

Exhibited By

Champion Mikaela Loerwald Florence FFA York Reserve York 3rd

Bred By

Sold

Brad Massey & Blake Edwards Blazin’ 7’s & EFG - Mineral Wells

$800

Adrianna Hernandez Poteet FFA

Morgan & Shelby Wagner Wagner Family Genetics - Poteet

$1,300

Tucker Ondrusek Hamilton Co. 4-H

Brad Massey & Blake Edwards Blazin’ 7’s & EFG - Mineral Wells

$1,100

CTBR Class 20 Champion - Cross Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Kodi DuBose Abernathy FFA

Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms - Abernathy

$1,600

2nd

Averi Burks Brock FFA

Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs - Jacksboro

$2,800

3rd

Hadyn Cabello Plainview FFA

Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms - Hale Center

$900 69

2020 Texas’ Elite SHowcase Champ Lt. Wt. Division - Cross Place Division Champion Reserve Division 3rd

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Claire Kieschnick Brazos Co. 4-H

Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock - Haskell

$5,500

Brazos May Graham FFA

Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry BRS Hog Farm - Crowell

$7,000

Delaney Miller Montgomery Co. 4-H

Jeff Miller & Craig Melton Double M Genetics - Waller

$500

CTBR Class 22 Champion - Cross

Place 1st

Exhibited By Taelynn Tatsch Gillespie Co. 4-H

Bred By Michael Tatsch Tatsch Showpigs - Harper

Sold $400

CTBR Class 23 Champion - Cross Place

CTBR Class 24 Champion - Cross

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Mace Mower Jacksboro FFA

Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs - Jacksboro

$2,700

2nd

Aubree Garner Jim Ned FFA

Matt & Curry Allen Allen Farms - Ovalo

$2,700

3rd

Tucker May Graham FFA

Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen Rival Genetics - Canadian

$650

Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Addie Hicks Randall Co. 4-H

Josh Campbell C Bar Livestock - Grandview

$7,500

2nd

Mack Davis Menard Co. 4-H

Frank & Nora Davis Davis Livestock - Menard

$5,000

3rd

Kenzie Short Montague Co. 4-H

Carl Kent Carl Kent & Sons - Pottsboro

$4,000

4th

Parker Ralston Dalhart FFA

Seth Ralston Ralston Hog Farm - Dalhart

$400

Res. Middle Wt. Division - Cross Place

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Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Reserve Division

Savannah Keel McLennan Co. 4-H

Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings

$3,300

2nd

Peyton Whisenhunt Cisco FFA

Mason Garner Underdog Genetics - Lawn

$500

3rd

BK Weaver Nueces Co. 4-H

Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs - Jacksboro

$3,700

2020 Texas’ Elite Showcase CTBR Class 26 Champion - Cross Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Crayton Rains Sweetwater FFA

Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock - Roscoe

$5,500

2nd

Mitchell Bailey Dallam Co. 4-H

Chance Waldrip Cornerstone Ventures - Dalhart

$1,000

3rd

Laney Dundon Graham FFA

Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms - Giddings

$400

Reserve Supreme - Cross Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Reserve Supreme

Tristanne Rasco Briscoe Co. 4-H

Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock

$8,500

2nd

Karley Stephens Uvalde FFA

Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen Rival Genetics - Canadian

$1,300

3rd

Savannah Johnston Troy FFA

Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock

$7,000

CTBR Class 28 Champion - Cross Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Kolton Mathis Graham FFA

Logan Taylor TP Showpigs - Graham

$850

2nd

Reed Seidenberger Glasscock Co. 4-H

Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock - Roscoe

$1,400

3rd

Kobe Thomas Jacksboro FFA

Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs - Jacksboro

$5,000

CTBR Class 29 Champion - Cross Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

1st

Brailey Brooks Graham FFA

Clint Halfmann West Texas Genetics - Vancourt

$1,700

2nd

Rylee Dodson Uvalde Co. 4-H

Michael Tatsch Tatsch Showpigs - Harper

$950

3rd

Selah Salmons Parker Co. 4-H

Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms - Montgomery

$2,500

Bred By

Sold

Place Reserve Division

Exhibited By Savannah Johnston Troy FFA

Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock

$10,000

2nd

Tristanne Rasco Briscoe Co. 4-H

Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock - Haskell

$9,000

3rd

Marco Carreon Sweetwater FFA

Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock - Roscoe

$3,100

4th

Valentin Ferro Royal FFA

Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes HF Genetics - Port Lavaca

$1,000

Res. Heavy Wt. Division - Cross

2020 2019Texas’ Texas’Elite EliteShowcase Showcase Reserve Crossbred

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Place

Exhibited By

Bred By

Sold

Reserve Crossbred

Brock Riker Parker Co. 4-H

Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock

$20,000

2nd

Kyla Moseley Bells FFA

JR Fortner Fortner Showpigs - Anna

$4,000

3rd

Tristanne Rasco Briscoe Co. 4-H

Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms - Lubbock

$31,000

4th

Selah Salmons Parker Co. 4-H

Brad Massey & Blake Edwards Blazin’ 7’s & EFG - Mineral Wells

$900

5th

Feli Werner Graham FFA

Garrett Henke H Squared Genetics

$1,400

Thank you!

Brandon & Ethan Biggs Biggs Livestock DONATED BY

for your purchase

Foundation

Sow

$14,500

First Take X Hill Jack X Uno This year had a little bit of a twist, Todd & Moriah Beyers of Beyers Farms donated an incredible sow!

Elite genetics, and a proven female, she is the mother of the infamous “Guyer Gilt” that won so much this last summer. 33-10’s pedigree is backed by several champions that have proven themselves in an out of the showring. “We believe her influence will be felt for many generations in the Chester breed and only her new owner will experience the same success with her that she has generated our program.”

- Todd & Moriah Beyers 73

ctbr Exhibitor Premiums: $6,500

Grand Champion Breed Champion Hamp

Samantha Iselt, Lexington FFA Bred by: Cliff & Coby Berger, Giddings Berger Farms

CTBR Class 1 Champion - Berk Grady Lowry, Troup FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Judges: Ryan sites - Tuttle, ok brandon yantis - piper city, il

2020 San antonio Barrows

s n o i t a l u t a r g n Co to the

Melissa Rodriquez, Morton FFA Bred by: Michael Deleon, Muleshoe Perfect Choice Genetics

CTBR Class 3 Champion - Berk

CTBR Class 6 Champion - Spot

Reserve Breed Champion - Spot

CTBR Class 8 Champion - Spot

Brindle Harper, Lamb Co. 4-H Bred by: Chris Blount & Kevin Mock, Wildorado MB Genetics

Talon Luke, Hamshire-Fannett FFA Bred by: Clint Halfmann, Vancourt West Texas Genetics

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CTBR Class 2 Champion - Berk

Shelby Smith, Alvin FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures, LLC.

Blake Armbruster, Royse City FFA Bred by: Burke & Cami Robinson, Baird R4 Genetics

2020 San Antonio Barrows

CTBR Class 9 Champion - Spot

Andon Usener, Fredericksburg FFA Bred by: Jarrod & Carole Usener, Fredericksburg Usener Livestock

Bryleigh Beyers, Hale Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Breed Champion - Spot

CTBR Class 13 Champion - Poland

Breed Champion - Poland

CTBR Class 17 Champion - Hamp

Reserve Lt. Wt. Division - Hamp

Champion Lt. Wt. Division - Hamp

CTBR Class 20 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 21 Champion - Hamp

Reserve Mid. Wt. Division - Hamp

CTBR Class 23 Champion - Hamp

CTBR Class 25 Champion - Hamp

Kellen Martin, New Home FFA Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs

Avery Hopson, Lampasas 4-H Bred by: Chad Hopson, Lampasas Hopson Showpigs

Mason Grady, Johnson Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Rusty Emery, Shallowater FFA Bred by: Joe Couts, Pampa Joe Couts Showpigs

Branson Warmke, Bellville FFA Ben Montoya, Lipan FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Bred by: Brian Bennett, Stephenville Brockman Farms Bennett Showpigs/High Demand Genetics

Ryan Balser, Kerr Co. 4-H Bred by: Michael Tatsch, Harper Tatsch Showpigs

Copper Farris, Nazareth FFA Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

Kourtney Gibson, Haskell FFA Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

Anna Thomas, Sinton FFA Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock

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2020 San Antonio Barrows

Champion Lt. Wt. Division - Duroc

CTBR Class 35 Champion - Duroc

Reserve Lt. Wt. Division - Duroc

Breed Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 38 Champion - Duroc

CTBR Class 39 Champion - Duroc

Madelyn McFadden, Robertson Co. 4-H Bred by: Daniel & Lance Engeling, Brenham Engeling Showpigs

Kiersten Bourquin, Lubbock Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

CTBR Class 40 Champion - Duroc Sydney Thompson, Munday FFA Bred by: Burke & Cami Robinson, Baird R4 Genetics

CTBR Class 52 Champion Dark Cross

Clayton Dorcas, New Deal FFA Bred by: Robbie & Keith Harkey, Hale Center Harkey Farms 76

Helee Blount, Yoakum Co. 4-H Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures, LLC.

Madison Henderson, Carson Co. 4-H Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

Aiden Barrera, Idalou FFA Bred by: Robbie Phillips, Levelland Robbie Phillips Showpigs

Bethany Hurst, Idalou FFA Bred by: Robbie Phillips, Levelland Robbie Phillips Showpigs

Reserve Breed Champion - Duroc Champion Lt. Wt Division- Dark Cross Selah Salmons, Parker Co. 4-H Bred by: LJ Young, Jacksboro All Star Showpigs

Madison Gonzales, Troy FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Reserve Lt. Wt. Division Dark Cross

CTBR Class 54 Champion Dark Cross

Trey Canales, Sinton FFA Bred by: Leo Canales, Odem C&P Livestock

Jay Teichelman, Jim Ned FFA Bred by: Kelby McCorkle, Coleman Silver Valley Showpigs

2020 San Antonio Barrows

CTBR Class 55 Champion Dark Cross

Kyna Hudman, Post FFA Bred by: Kelby McCorkle, Coleman Silver Valley Showpigs

CTBR Class 58 Champion Dark Cross

Cash Martin, Hale Co. 4-H Bred by: Cory & Lacey Rains, Roscoe Rains Livestock

Reserve Mid. Wt. Division Dark Cross

Kindal Shackleford, North Hopkins FFA Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms

CTBR Class 59 Champion Dark Cross

Savannah Johnston, Troy FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

CTBR Class 57 Champion Dark Cross

Alexandria Nelson, Kendall Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 68 Champion - Chester Kloc Hooker, Wilbarger Co. 4-H Bred by: Logan Taylor, Graham TP Showpigs

CTBR Class 69 Champion - Chester

CTBR Class 70 Champion - Chester Mikeala Loerwald, Florence FFA Bred by: Russell Kneese, Fredericksburg Kneese Showpigs

Tylee Bevel, Stamford FFA Bred by: Todd Gregory & Kelly O’Brien, Lamesa GO Genetics

CTBR Class 74 Champion - York

Reserve Lt. Wt. Division - York

CTBR Class 76 Champion - York

Holly Alderson, Marion FFA Bred by: Doug Alderson, Seguin Alderson Farms

Henlee Wagner, Hamilton FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 73 Champion - York

Riley Clinard, Milam Co. 4-H Cassidy Smith, Needville FFA Bred by: Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes, Port Lavaca Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery HF Genetics Brockman Farms

2020 San Antonio Barrows

CTBR Class 77 Champion - York

Halle Stone, Tahoka FFA Bred by: Marty, Jacob & Zach Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers Showpigs, San Angelo

Arianna Rosatl-Floyd, Erath Co. 4-H Bred by: Kevin Thomas, Jacksboro Thomas Showpigs

Breed Champion - York

Breed Champion - Landrace

Reserve Breed Champion - Landrace

Reserve Division I

CTBR Class 90 Champion Other Cross

Exhibited by: Parker Ralston, Dalhart FFA Other Cross Bred by: Seth Ralston, Dalhart Emily Shupak, Bellville FA Ralston Hog Farm Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms

Champion Division I Other Cross

CTBR Class 92 Champion Other Cross

Max Tongate, Bangs FFA Bred by: Warren & Max Tongate, Bangs Tongate Showpigs

Easton Pedroza, Medina Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 96 Champion Other Cross

CTBR Class 97 Champion Other Cross

Kenan Waggoner, Jim Ned FFA Bred by: Mason Garner, Lawn Underdog Genetics

Kaylee Norwood, Midlothian FFA Bred by: Chance Waldrip, Dalhart Cornerstone Ventures, LLC.

Lydia Miller, Perryton FFA Bred by: Mike Clay, White Deer Clay Farms

CTBR Class 95 Champion Other Cross

Payton Bullock, Olney FFA Bred by: Kevin Thomas, Jacksboro Thomas Showpigs

CTBR Class 98 Champion Other Cross

Tommy Smith, Travis FFA Cinch Hansen, Canadian FFA Bred by: Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen, Canadian Bred by: Josh & Carrie Brockman, Montgomery Brockman Farms Rival Genetics

2020 San Antonio Barrows

CTBR Class 99 Champion Other Cross Creed Jordan, Graham FFA Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

CTBR Class 102 Champion Other Cross

Garrett Vaughan, Grandview FFA Bred by: Weldon & Rodney Walser, Canadian Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics

CTBR Class 105 Champion Other Cross

Bryce Davis, Menard Co. 4-H Bred by: Frank & Nora Davis, Menard Davis Livestock

CTBR Class 100 Champion Other Cross

Randen Reep, Hockley Co. 4-H Bred by: Dan Young, Burkburnett Young Livestock

Breed Champion Other Cross

Banner Young, Burkburnett FFA Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

CTBR Class 106 Champion Other Cross

Brandelyn Barrilleaux, Taylor Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

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Reserve Division III Other Cross

Tobi Alexander, Kendall Co. 4-H Bred by: Jason Lackey, Haskell Lackey Livestock

Reserve Breed Champion Other Cross

Tristanne Rasco, Briscoe Co. 4-H Bred by: Jay & Will Winter, Lubbock Wintex Farms

Grand Champion Barrow ‘19 Houston Livestock Show

Congratulations

Willenborg Family!

We will sell all July -November litters off the farm! Don't hesitate to call!

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aug Rounsavall Show piGs & TRojacek Family Genetics 1 - barns open 273 SW CR 3090, Purdon, TX | 2524 Trojacek Rd, Franklin, TX 40 litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, York Jeremy Rounsavall 903-641-2055 Dana Rounsavall 903-654-2361 Darrell Trojacek 979.777.2268

aug Real Hog Farms - Barns Open 1 15492 Real Rock Rd, Marion, TX

100 Litters • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York Chuck Real 210-827-7351 Russell Real 210-216-2688 realhogfarms.com

aug Duelm's prevailing genetics - Barns open TX 1 New Braunfels, 200 head • Berk, Cross, Hamp, York Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274 Jess Gilbert 979-255-1653

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aug West Texas Boar Stud - Barns Open FM 2834, Stamford, TX 1 1730 100+ Litters Kim Baize 512.578.9481 westtxboarstud.com

aug RW genetics - barns open 1 Anderson, TX

125 litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, York Rick Whitman 512-540-1119 rwgenetics.com

aug Bishop's Showpigs - barns open 1 21200 Melber Ln #3, Manor, TX - Call for Appointment 30 litters • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp Bob Bishop 512.751.5654 Bobbie Bishop 512.751.8650 Brooke Bishop 512.923.6338

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aug Clay Farms - barns open 22 White Deer, TX Mike Clay 806-595-4831 mikeclayfarms.com

aug Harman Farms - barns open 22 12498 CR 16, Perryton, TX

50 litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com harman-farms.com

aug Wintex Farms Virtual Bid Board 22 showpig.com All Breeds Will Winter 806-239-5859 Jay Winter 806-438-2986

aug Lange Livestock - Barns Open 24 15701 US Hwy 67, Miles, TX John Lange 325.895.0961 Jacob Lange 325.234.9526

Aug Tongate Showpigs - Online sale 25 showpig.com 10 Litters • Duroc, Cross Warren Tongate 325-647-5200 Max Tongate 325.647.5203

aug Berger Farms - Online Sale 27 sconlinesales.com Cliff Berger 979.540.7004 Coby Berger 979.716.8302

aug Lindner Showpigs - Farm Sale #1 14 Comfort, TX

Aug Beyers Farms - Fall Online Sale #1 27 showpig.com

AUG JS SHowPigs - barns open 22 Blanket, TX

aug Biggs Livestock - Online Sale #1 27 showpig.com

Luke Lindner 830.431.1183 lindnershowpigs.com

20 Litters • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, York James Spivey 325-330-2907 Austin Jenkins 325-800-8137 Facebook: jsshowpigs

Aug S&W Swine productions - barns open 22 5100 CR 42, Robstown, TX

35 litters • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Spot, York Scot Sullivan 361-960-9725 ssullivan@hsconstructors.com s-wswine.com

Aug Steele Show Hogs - Open house #1 22 4896 Creek Rd, Temple, TX

100 Head • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot Dan Steele 254-624-9708 Don Steele 254-760-2898c 254-984-2479h Jason Medlin 512.818.3745 tx7645@aol.com

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Todd Beyers 806-252-5204 beyersfarmstx.com

Brandon Biggs 806-292-6670 Ethan Biggs 806-685-0700 biggslivestock.com

Aug Thomas Showpigs - online sale 27 sconlinesales.com Kevin Thomas 940.507.0772 LJ Young 765.810.4029 thomasshowpigs.com

Aug Lindner Showpigs - Farm Sale #2 28 Comfort, TX Luke Lindner 830.431.1183 lindnershowpigs.com

Aug DL Showpigs - Barns open for july litters 28 2101 CR 24, Lamesa, TX - Call for appointment

150+ Litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York

Josh Krohn 806-759-7735

Bridgette Krohn 806-438-2916 dlshowpigs@gmail.com

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aug D2 Livestock - Open House Bid Board Sale Creek, Bandera, TX, Bid Board Open at 1pm, Close 3pm 29 202 Wagon Josh Diaz 210.334.1265 Aug The alliance pig sale 29 Hill Country Events Center, Kerrville, at 7pm Cassidy Hayes 361-920-1015

Jimmy Hayes 361-920-0964

aug Edwards family genetics - blazin' 7 farms 29 Hamilton Fair Park, Hamilton, TX at 7pm Blake Edwards 254-223-2479 Brad Massey 940-682-6355

Aug Steele Show Hogs - Open house #2 29 4896 Creek Rd, Temple, TX

100 Head • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot Dan Steele 254-624-9708 Don Steele 254-760-2898c 254-984-2479h Jason Medlin 512.818.3745 tx7645@aol.com

aug The Established TX - Preview at 11am, Sale at 1pm 29 Comfort, Jay McCormick 806.654.1244 jlmlivestock@yahoo.com

Aug West texas genetics- Open house #1 29 Vancourt, TX Clint Halfmann 402-429-4946 westtexasgenetics.com

Aug Harman Farms - Early bird open house 29-30 12498 CR 16, Perryton, TX 50 Litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com harman-farms.com

sept Rains Livestock - Online Sale 1 showpig.com Cory Rains 325-236-0593

sept Biggs Livestock - barns open TX 1 Plainview, Brandon Biggs 806-292-6670 Ethan Biggs 806-685-0700 bigglivestock.com

sept Fey Show Pigs - barns open 1 2681 CR 420, Stockdale, TX Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York Kenneth Fey 830-481-3162 Keith Fey 830-534-3755 feyshowpigs.com

sept 5M Genetics - barns open 4 Floresville, TX

Cross, Hamp, Spot, York Fabian Mutz 830-391-1783 Brandon Mutz 830-391-5850

sept Weishuhn brothers show pigs - Barns open Jarrett Rd, San Angelo, TX 4 12658Marty Weishuhn 325-234-7569 Zach Weishuhn 325-234-7547

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sept Harman Farms - The Big Event; Barrow & Gilt 4-5 Spectacular 12498 CR 16, Perryton, TX

50 Litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176 harman.farms1@gmail.com harman-farms.com

sept Steele Show Hogs - Open house #3 5 4896 Creek Rd, Temple, TX

100 Head • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot Dan Steele 254-624-9708 Don Steele 254-760-2898c 254-984-2479h Jason Medlin 512.818.3745 tx7645@aol.com

sept Bohemian Farms - farm sale #1 Branch Rd, Burlington, TX at 9am 5 1970235Cyclone Litters • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York Michael Schneider 254-721-4162 bohemianfarms@yahoo.com

sept Steglich Show Pigs - Barns open 5 Holland, TX - Call for Appointment

7 litters • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York Evelyn Steglich 254-718-4983 Robert Steglich 254-718-2961 Erin Steglich 254-718-1321 Clara Stechlich 254-718-2453

sept belew farms - Barns open TX 5 Tahoka, Denny Belew 806-470-0969 sept Wagner Family Genetics - Farm Sale Rd, Poteet, TX at 11am 5 2771 Coble Morgan Wagner 830-480-8028 Shelby Wagner 713-253-0542 wagnerfamilygenetics@yahoo.com wagnerfamilygenetics.com

sept West texas genetics- Open house #2 5 Vancourt, TX Clint Halfmann 402-429-4946 westtexasgenetics.com

sept Meyer Show Pigs - Farm Sale 6 400 Meyer Grove Rd, Harper, TX Grant Meyer 830-459-8645 Tyler Meyer 830-928-8648 Kyzar Meyer 830-928-8644

sept Up-N-Comin Sale 6 1700 CR 152, Brownwood, TX at 2pm Hunter Mares 325-203-1862 Rowdy Huffaker 806.292.4116 Zach Weishuhn 325-234-7547 Max Tongate 325-647-5203 Matt Murdoch 830.556.3942 Trey Flores 830.444.8843

sept Meyer Show Pigs - Barns Open Grove Rd, Harper, TX - Call for Appointment 7 400 Meyer Grant Meyer 830-459-8645 Tyler Meyer 830-928-8648 Kyzar Meyer 830-928-8644

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As the U.S. pork industry navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Pork Board is providing the following Farm S.M.A.R.T. tips to help you secure your farm sites. These guidelines are a collection of best practices to ensure you, your pigs and your facilities remain protected from issues that may arise during this time.

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Secure It is more important than ever to secure your operation and maintain recommended safety measures.

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Ensure all employees and family members know the steps to follow if an uninvited visitor shows up.

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Escort visitors at all times while they are at your farm. Employees should be instructed to report all unescorted visitors to the appropriate personnel immediately.

Keep animal sick pens, as well as euthanasia and disposal, separate and covered or closed off from the rest of the herd and regular farm movement/traffic.

Consider assigning an existing trusted employee or hiring an outside firm to provide security. Even having someone assigned to walk the perimeter and check building access/occupancy at unpredictable times can make it more challenging for trespassers to go unnoticed.

Maintain basic security: Remember to lock buildings, offices and cabinets.

Ensure proper lighting, alarms and cameras are installed. Post signs for restricted areas. Furthermore, shred any confidential documents and be aware of trash disposal.

Watch for red flags, such as employees coming to work unusually early or staying late and going into areas not required for their job.

Remind your employees to bring any concerns about strange or out-of-character actions to the proper individuals on your farm. Keep an open door policy and take employee concerns seriously.

Use trusted, seasoned employees to be your “eyes and ears” for anything unusual and have them report suspicious behavior to you or the appropriate security person immediately.

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Monitor the web and social media in your local area and closest metro area for possible threats, plans to protest or other activities. Also, use your industry network and state pork association to stay up to date on the latest and notify colleagues of any threats you uncover.

Report all suspicious and/or illegal incidents to the proper authorities.

Alert Make sure you have a good relationship with your local police and fire departments as well as the county sheriff’s office and state patrol, so you know who to contact in an emergency.

Alert them, even if you suspect an increased likelihood of unwelcome visitors looking to gain unauthorized access to your operation. Proactive discussions can make a considerable difference if you require assistance.

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Crisis planning is essential for any business owner. See the Farm Crisis Operations Planning Tool from the National Pork Board, available at www. pork.org/covid19, to walk through the recommended actions for your operation.

Find out what law enforcement would recommends doing if you have an issue.

Also, identify who to contact directly if an incident occurs and what steps you can take to protect your property before officers arrive.

Reach out and share your concerns with local law enforcement, citing any similar issues occurring at other local businesses. A strong background in the potential challenge will help officers understand how these activities may play out on farms, at plants and in stores and help them make recommendations or when needed, take action.

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Have a carefully structured employment application tailored to your business and the position. Require applicants to sign the application when complete.

Be familiar and comply with the most up-to-date Department of Labor guidance protecting applicants from discrimination. Your application should ask for consent to do a background check prior to administration. Consider hiring a third-party firm specializing in screening employment applications.

Check the references of applicants and complete a comprehensive Google search as well as a social media scan.

Consider adding your business mission to your application and asking applicants to verify there is nothing that would prevent them from fulfilling their duties to reach that mission.

If something doesn’t seem right, explore it further. Be vigilant in the process, even if you need to hire someone quickly.

Learn local ordinances to understand what rights you have as a property owner.

State pork associations are a good resource and can help you determine the most appropriate contacts for different services in your county.

If an unapproved visitor or photographer is on your property, politely ask them to leave. Remember to remain calm.

You do not want an angry outburst to be recorded and later used out of context. If trespassers refuse to leave, contact local law enforcement and notify your state pork association as well as the National Pork Board.

Keep your eyes on the sky and roads.

Unauthorized video of your operation could be captured by drone or via long-range lens from a car parked on the side of the road. If you see a drone or suspicious vehicle, call local law enforcement and notify your state pork association as well as the National Pork Board.

Doing your homework on every applicant may be time consuming up front, but it can ultimately save you time and trouble in the long run.

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Take Action It can be hard to step back from your day-to-day operations during normal times, and spare time is an especially rare commodity right now. However, any effort made today to take small steps toward better securing your operation will pay dividends down the road.

Consider asking a trusted employee or a family member to serve as your Farm S.M.A.R.T. ambassador and take responsibility for applying the tips above to your business. It also can help to go through the list and eliminate actions you already have taken – give yourself credit for some early wins! Then schedule 15 to 30 minutes each day to start chipping away at the additional actions you want to take.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the National Pork Board Service Center at 1-800-456-7675 or pork.org/about/contact.

Additionally, the Animal Agriculture Alliance is a good resource and helped inform many of the tips above. Visit www.animalagalliance.com to access additional resources and sign up for their newsletter.

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Pigs, People and Viruses

What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Swine Health & Biosecurity Information obtained from TPPA Webinar Series by Jeff Wiegert, Swine Extension Specialist.

Explore the parallels of the measures we as humans have taken during the pandemic and relate them back to your farm’s biosecurity practices.

Covid-19

Farm practices

the world can be a scary place

• Stay at home • Avoid high risk areas • Avoid symptomatic people

• Limit the number of visitors to the farm • Enforce mandatory pig-free downtime

if you’ve been out and about...

• Quarantine if exposed or believed to have been exposed to the virus • 14 day minimum

• Isolate every pig entering the farm for any reason.

Includes pigs that have left and are returning • Tend to those pigs last

Dilution is part of the solution

• Wash hands frequently •Sanitize physical objects

• Disinfect all physical objects that come onto the farm. Trucks, trailers, equipment, boots, etc.

Not feeling well?

• Get tested if you are feeling ill or you have been exposed

• Develop a vet-client patient relationship

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

• Vaccination will likely be necessary to stop COVID-19

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• Vaccination • Pre-breeding • Pre-farrowing • Consult with a vet for a vaccination program • Recommend a good vet client patient relationship

To view the webinars from TPPA’s Summer Educational Series and for a variety of industry resources, visit TexasPork.org/Industry-Resources.

Topics geared for both producers and youth.

Swine health, biosecurity, training your pigs, pork information, etc.

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Up N’ ComiN Sunday-september 6th 1700 CR 152 BROWNWOOD, TX

LUNCH & COLD BEVERAGES SERVED

HUFFAKER FARMS MARES SHOWPIGS MT HEART LIVESTOCK TONGATE SHOWPIGS WEISHUHN BROTHER SHOWPIGS F2 GENETICS

Bid board style | Viewing & Bids begin at 2pm |sale ends at 6pm CONTACT INFORMATION: HUNTER MARES 325-203-1862 | ROWDY HUFFAKER 806-292-4116 | MAX TONGATE 325-647-5203 ZACH WEISHUHN 325-234-7547 | MATTHEW MURDOCH 830-556-3942 | TREY FLORES 830-444-8843

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We will have 100+ litters. Barns are open year round!

Attention

We will offer a $200-$500 discount off any barrow purchased for 2021 barrow shows to ANY exhibitor that was not allowed to show at Houston, Austin, and/or OYE 2020! Although we can’t undo what is done, exhibitors can use this discount to help pay loss of feed bill in 2020. Just the WTBS way of helping our youth!

Game Changer Purchased by HiPoint and Git-R-Done Bad to the Bone x Stanky Leg x Visionary

True Power Purchased by HiPoint and Heimer Law & Order x Prime Rib

Bad to the Bone

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Cross Boar Purchased by Jumpstart Genetics Bad to the Bone x Manhattan x Best Man

Law & Order Sudden Impact x He’s the One x He’s the One

KIM BAIZE (512) 578-9481

JOSH ADAMS (325) 280-7128

1730 FM 2834 STAMFORD, TEXAS 79553 // www.westtxboarstud.com

Making Memories One Champion at a time

Supreme Champion Breeding Gilt San Antonio 2018

Champion Chester Barrow San Angelo 2019 Bred by Alderson Farms

Reserve Champion Spot Gilt San Antonio 2019

Champion Chester Gilt Houston 2019 Bred by Alderson Farms

Chester | Spot York | Cross

San Antonio York Barrow Bred by Alderson Farms

San Antonio Chester Barrow Bred by Alderson Farms

Doug Alderson | 210.296.4479 Vicki Alderson | 210.268.4128 25 litters | Seguin, TX All pigs sold private treaty

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Because integrity still matters.

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt 2020 San antonio

GRand Champion Barrow 2020 san angelo

Champion Duroc Gilt 2020 texas’ elite showcase

Champion divison I cross barrow 2020 San antonio

WARREN: 325.647.5200 • MAX: 325.647.5203 • 5615 CR 153 BANGS, TX

Upcoming Sales: Aug. 25 • Sale on Showpig.com Sept. 6 • Up n’ comin sale • Brownwood oct. 3 • North meets the south • wolfforth other sale dates tba

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Blanket, TX

Offering 20 litters

frOm sOme Of the tOp shOwpig prOducing genetics including hampshires, YOrkshires, durOcs, landraces, Berkshires and crOsses!

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2nd Annual September 12th

Farm Sale Bid Board Style

Selling 40-50 head Lunch and refreshments at noon!

Bid Board closes at 2pm Barns Open

Aug 22

James Spivey 325.330.2907

Austin Jenkins 325.800.8137 @jsshowpigs

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21 Years of Champions ELITE SHOWPIG SALE

Is This Your Year?

September 12 PARKER COUNTY 4H BARN

Weatherford, Tx

HOSPITALITY | FISH FRY - 11:30 / PREVIEW - 12:30

SALE 2 P.M. JUSTIN ROGERS 405-255-3076

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Prouodnsor Sp KING FLAKE

100% Kiln-dried pine. Made up of pure large flake shavings and easy sift fines that are double screened for a fluffy, low dust bedding experience.

Provides the maximum under foot cushion with great absorbency.

Covers 9.5 cu ft.

PINE PELLETS

100 % Pine packed dense pellet. Highly absorbent, naturally odor neutralizing & kiln dried. Pellets soften and become virtually dust free with added moisture.

CUSTOM BLEND

The perfect blend of our Curly Q flake and Easy Sift fine for the best of both worlds in bedding. Providing cushion, maximum absorption and minimal dust.

Covers 5.5 cu ft.

Proudly Serving: Texas, Oklahoma, Lousiana, New Mexico & Colorado Truckload quantities available

EASY SIFT

100% Pine easy sift fines. Easy sift shaving offer a virtually dust free, absorbent bedding that allows for rapid stall clean up.

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KANE HANGING FENCE FEEDER (KFF-18) is specially designed to prevent feed loss.

It features deep sides and back, and rounded corners.

These hanging feeders are easy to use, easy to hang, and they’re also stackable.

The feeders are also available with a stainless steel support strip.

Kane is your trusted source for sorting, heating, feeding and watering your pigs.

You’ll find our sorting products, heat mats, feeders and waterers nationwide and online.

888-410-4988 • www.kanemfg.com

WE BREED’ EM YOU FEED’ EM Chesters • Crosses • Durocs • Spots • Polands • Berkshires July and August Registered Gilts avaliable

High Placing Gilt 2020 San Angelo Gilt Show Congratulations Kern Family

Farm Sale: September 26th Colorado City, TX “Auction board type sale” Viewing: 1000 Sale: Board opens at 11:00 and closes at 12:00

High Placing Spot Gilt 2020 San Antonio Gilt Show Congratulations Jasmyn, Petersburg FFA

High Placing Gilt 2020 Texas Elite Showcase Congratulations Connell Family

“Will offer anything in barn after sale via private treaty”

Catch us at various sales throughout the fall!

Sires Used: C4 Show Pigs | SGI | Premium Blend | Top Cut New Castle | Brockman farms | Moyer | Armstrong west texas genetics | wintex | Upper hand

C-4 Show Pigs

Jim and Beverly Cogburn 1230 South Highway 208 Colorado City, TX 79512 325-242-5503 123

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Thank you

A relentless passion by breeders to provide the greatest experience possible for youth and their families!

A show like no other.

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THE PREMIER EVENT FEBRUARY 12-14, 2021

CTBR TITLE SPONSOR

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JOIN THE

Texas Pork Producers Association

FOR A JUNIOR SHOW & SALE EXCLUSIVE TO THE GILTS OF THE CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY FEATURING THE STATE’S BEST GENETICS SHOWCASING outstanding youth & elite CTBR GILTS

The Show...

Saturday, Feb. 13 at 10 AM Pedigreed, followed by Champion Purebred selection; White Crossbred Division

Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7 AM Dark Crossbred Divisions, followed by Champion Crossbred selection; Supreme Champion selection

Sunday, Feb. 14 Gilts of Distinction Sale Preview at 1 PM Sale at 3 PM

Lead Judge: Jason Lackey - Haskell, Texas Associate Judge: Josh Campbell - Grandview, Texas

Arrival schedule: Thursday, Feb. 11 | 5 - 10 PM Friday, Feb. 12 | 8 AM - 10 PM Check-in ends at Midnight

2021 Updates...

New this year, White Crossbred Breed added to provide youth more opportunities.

What the hype is all about...

HIGHER CLASS PREMIUMS ► $1,000 premium cash guaranteed to each class spread over the top 5 gilts. ► Premiums & prizes to champions & reserves of breeds/cross divisions, overall purebreds and crossbreds. ► $5,000 for Supreme Champion, $3,000 for Reserve Supreme, aluminum stock boxes awarded to both.

UNIQUELY CONVENIENT ► No gate passes | No car passes | Extended arrival times | No missed school | All done in a weekend DYNAMIC MARKETING ► Live broadcast by Walton Webcasting with commentary to promote youth and their gilts. ► Class catalogs featuring exhibitor, gilt, breeder and sponsor information; available online and at show. ► Gilts paint-branded to increase marketability.

People make the difference...

NOT YOUR AVERAGE VOLUNTEERS ► The passionate individuals involved are second to none! Producers and other leaders, who are invested in this industry, work together to make this show the premier event for the youth of Texas.

UNMATCHED INDUSTRY EXPERTISE ► Utilizing one of the nation’s most respected and skilled auctioneers, Kevin Wendt, The Wendt Group. ► Further enhancing the sale is CCi.Live, the most trusted online bidding platform available, in addition to Kennedy Ventures strengthening the sale promotion. ► National Swine Registry and Certified Pedigreed Swine representatives working the show and sale.

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2020 - By the numbers...

PREMIUM PAYOUTS

Over 1,750 entries, making Texas’ Elite Showcase the 2nd largest gilt show in the state!

Class & breed premiums totaled $42,700!

Approximately 750 students participating; over 4,000 Ag enthusiasts in attendance from all across the state!

The Gilts of Distinction Sale featured the most lots (86) sold at any major gilt show, grossing $332,500 for an average of $3,866 per gilt!

What others are saying...

“

Your efforts to grow this show and provide more opportunities is a great service to the youth. The organization and focus on youth was second to none.

You can feel that it is planned for exhibitor ease and comfort. The people of this show are the big differencemakers when compared to others!

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Marketing and promotion of the kids and their gilts is on another level! We really appreciated the second photo backdrop so everyone has the chance to take a picture with their project they’ve worked so hard with for the year, even if they don’t place real high.

UNLOADING & LOADING OUT

9.5

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ENTRIES PROCESS & CHECK-IN

MANAGEMENT & SHOW EFFICIENCY

9.5

Atmosphere!! The excitement; the lights; the crowd; feels big-time! The class premiums and giveaways were absolutely incredible!

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We really enjoyed the first year, but it was nice to see them send out a survey to everyone and care about families’ feedback. There were many improvements made in year two. We can’t wait to come back for the best gilt show anywhere!

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9.4 MARKETING CAMPAIGN

FACILITIES & ACCOMMODATIONS

8.9

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9.1 WEBCAST & PHOTOGRAPHY

*survey sent to all exhibitors & 4-H/FFA leaders; scored on a 1-10 scale

HILL COUNTRY YOUTH EVENT CENTER

Kerrville, Texas

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Announcing the CTBR

Foundation Female donor...

Kevin, Megan, Blaze, Braxon, & Brett

Blount

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Mock

CHris, Tiffany, Stockton & Grayson

We are extremely honored for the opportunity to support the youth of Texas through such a great program.

- The Mock & Blount families

More details soon to come...

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$92,000

Awarded to CTBR exhibitors over

10 years

The TPPA Foundation Gilt Scholarship and Production Grant Program is funded with proceeds from the sale of the CTBR Foundation Gilt during the Gilts of Distinction sale during Texas’ Elite Showcase.

The purpose of the TPPA Foundation Gilt Scholarship and Production Grant Program is to provide financial assistance to the most capable and deserving Texas FFA & 4-H members that have exhibited Certified Texas Bred Registry barrows and gilts as a youth project program.

Upcoming Seniors

The 2021 CTBR Foundation Gilt Scholarship and Production Grant will be available in January.

The application deadline is April 1, 2021.

To the past, present, and future foundation female donors...

Thank you!

Previous Donors: 2020

Beyers Farms, TX 2019

Wintex Farms 2018

Lackey Livestock 2017

Harman Farms 2016

Cornerstone Ventures, LLC. 2015

Hot Rod Genetics 2014

The Stud 2013

Daniel Schley 2012

Wintex Farms 2011

Mike Clay 2010

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Don't forget to submit your ctbr forms Certified Texas Bred Registry •Litter record• •membership form• •certificate order form • 136

Forms Found Online

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Morgan Forbes Champion Chester Barrow Cooper Allen Champion Poland Gilt

Jordan Stovall 2nd Heavy Alternative

Talon Luke- Res. Champion Spot Barrow Hunter Rogers Res. Champion Star Spot Gilt

Morgan Forbes Ch. Chester Ft.Worth

Dakota Garner 1st Jr. Spot Gilt San Angelo

Sam Lee 1st Duroc Gilt

Hunter Kelly 2nd Barrow San Angelo

SALE DATES Best of the West Sept 13 Quest for the Best Sept 18-19 I-20 Extravanganza Sept 20 Alpha Male Oct 2 Major League Oct 9-10 Farm Open House Aug 29 Sept 5 Sept 12 Oct 3

Jordan Stovall 1st Berk Gilt Roger Herridge

Emery Robertson 1st Chester Gilt

Katie Braden 1st Jr Spot Gilt

Jordan Stovall 1st Cross Gilt

Cody Knight Ch. Open Chester 3D Livestock

Cambree Schwartz 2nd Star Chester Gilt

Cooper Allen 1st Star Cross Gilt

Jeremiah Medrano Ch. Open Chester Hampton Show Pigs

Reagan Maxwell 1st Berk Gilt Roger Herridge

Brailey Brooks 1st Cross Gilt

Meyer Show Pigs

CLINT HALFMANN 402.429.4946 WWW.WESTTEXASGENETICS.COM VANCOURT, TEXAS

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Making Memories Everyday

W

ILLIAMS Selling at the Farm & Select Sales

Call anytime to visit, or look us up on Burt Williams - Spearman, 806-676-4334 Kevin Williams - Canyon, 806-683-9890

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D R A H S E K TA WORK

RODDY, DENA, ROWDY & REESE HUFFAKER 806.292.4116 A B E R N AT H Y, T E X A S

Barns open September 5th at 9am for all gilts and older barrows

farm sale October 10th Barns open at 1pm Books close at 3:30pm Denny: 806-4770-090-0969 or 806-998-4046 Tahoka, Texas 141

MERRYMAN Showpigs

Merryman Show Pigs Farm Sale Sale Location: 1015 North Neches Coleman, TX 76834

September 19, 2020 Preview at 9:00 AM Bid Board Closes at 11:30 AM

Selling Approximatetly 40 head!

Registered Berk, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, and Spot gilts will sell Preview sale pigs at the farm beginning the week of September 14th through September 18th

CHAMPION DUROC, COLEMAN COUNTY jackpot show high placing duroc, Texas’ elite Showcase Shown by- Abby Moody, Zephyr, TX

Farm Location: 6530 CR 256 Clyde, TX 79510

Texa s B red a vailable on all pigs!

Ted Merryman Cell-(325) 669-7597 merrymant@windstream.net

Rode Merryman Cell-(325) 370-1999 rmerryman@snyderisd.net

THIRD PLACE HAMP BARROW 2020 San Antonio Stock Show SHOWN BY LARAMIE HODGES- CLYDE, TX

Miles FFA Show Pig Sale “Best kept secret in West Texas”

round a g n i Sept. 27 Sell on d a e 125 h

Miles Young Farmers Show Complex Judging 12:00pm Sale 2:00pm

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Main Contact Alan Short: 325.456.1055

CONSIGNORS C/c show pigs blazin 7’s show hogs Merryman show hogs Leon Freeman Meyer Show Pigs sonny schmidt Doug tounget

west texas genetics schwertner Showpigs lange livestock Weishuhn Brothers Show Pigs silver valley show hogs Hank byrd

CTBR certificates available upon request

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Oct. 30 Nov. 13

We encourage farm visits and look forward to working with you!

Diane Elrod | 210.601.6164 | 217 CR 2141 | Iredell, Texas | ElrodShowpigs.com

meyer Showpigs BLAZIN 7’S FARM & EDWARDS FAMILY GENETICS AUG. 29 FARM SALE SEPT. 6

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CALL CLINT TO ORDER semen 402-429-4946

GRANT MEYER: 830-459-8645 | TYLER MEYER: 830-928-8648 KYZAR MEYER: 830-928-8644 | HARPER, TEXAS 143

PORK:

Good for the planet

®

U.S. pork’s sustainability keeps improving

75.9 % % 75.9Land

25.1% % 25.

1 Water

Improvements Per Pound of Pork Produced

LESS

LESS

Land

LESS

LESS

Water

(1960-2015)

7.0 % % 7.0 Energy

7.7 % % 7.7 Carbon LESS

LESS

LESS

LESS

Carbon

Energy Over the decades, America’s pig farmers have made dramatic improvements in how they raise pigs:

Over the decades, America’s pig farmers have made dramatic improvements in how they raise pigs:

Data Source: A Retrospective Assessment of U.S. Pork Production: 1960 to 2015, Univ. of Arkansas, National Pork Board, 2018.

Effective measures

combine to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and U.S. pork’s carbon footprint.

Effective measures

combine to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and U.S. pork’s How crops carbon footprint.are raised

How crops How pigs are raised are fed Enhanced protection from harsh weather and predators

Better genetics and animal care

© 2019 National Iowa USA. Enhanced protection fromPork Board, Des Moines, Better genetics This message funded by America’s Pork Producers and the Pork Checkoff.

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Improved crops to better match animals' needs

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How nutrients How pigs are recycled are fed

How nutrients are recycled

For more information, go to pork.org.

PORK:

Good for you pork is a delicious, healthy protein

24G

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEAN PORK

protein

3oz

PORK LOIN = 159 CALORIES PORK SIRLOIN = 173 CALORIES PORK TENDERLOIN1 = 122 CALORIES

EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS1

compared to other proteins

6 TABLESPOONS 11/2 CUPS OF COOKED OF PEANUT BUTTER BLACK BEANS

PRESERVES LEAN MUSCLE TO HELP MAINTAIN WEIGHT LOSS2

4 HARD-BOILED EGGS

THIAMIN, PHOSPHORUS, ZINC, SELENIUM NIACIN, B6, B12

CERTIFIED HEART-HEALTHY

564 CALORIES 1 2

342 CALORIES

312 CALORIES

SIRLOIN, TENDERLOIN

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Legacy Release, April 2018 Kim, J. E., O’Connor, L. E., Sands, L. P., Slebodnik, M. B., & Campbell, W. W. (2016). Effects of dietary protein intake on body composition changes after weight loss in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Reviews, 74(3), 210–224.

For delicious results, cook to 145°F!

Medium-Rare*

Medium

Medium-well

well

145-150°F

150-155°F

155-160°F

160°F

© 2019 National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa USA. This message funded by America’s Pork Producers and the Pork Checkoff.

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*145°F with a 3-minute rest provides the optimal eating experience and is the minimum safe internal cooking temperature provided by USDA’s Food Safety & Inpsection Service.

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No Oven Summer Can’t Take the Heat?

Grill Out of the Kitchen!

Think of the grill as summer’s best kept secret.

Why turn on your oven when you can grill delicious pork — and everything else you want to enjoy — this summer away from your kitchen!

From apricots to zucchini and everything in between, you and your grill can create balanced and delicious summer meals.

Appetizers Quick bites off the grill start any gathering or meal off right ... or can double as the meal themselves.

A delicious idea to expand your grilling expertise — Grilled Guacamole with Bacon!

Creamy avocados, smoky bacon and just the right touch of spice are a perfect way to start any meal or gathering.

Skewers/Kabobs: Grill just a few pieces for an appetizer or add vegetables and more pieces for an entrée. These handheld bites are summer on a stick.

Flatbread/Pizza: Who needs a pizzeria when you have a grill? Smaller individual pizzas enable delicious customization, and full-size pizzas are great for sharing.

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Salads and Side Dishes

The grill brings out the best of summer’s bounty.

These simple tips will keep your kitchen clean and your taste buds happy. Key to success is cooking, which adds the perfect amount of delicious flavor and color.

INDIRECT

Use the good oil: Fruits and vegetables need oil to prevent sticking and burning. Neutral oils like canola oil will do the job fine, but extra-virgin olive oil provides additional flavor. Brush on just enough to coat each side thoroughly but not so much that the fruit/vegetable would drip oil and cause flare-ups.

Season the vegetables with salt and pepper (some of it will fall off). For more flavors, marinate the vegetables at room temperature for 20 minutes to an hour in olive oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs and spices.

Better in a basket: Small fruits like berries and slender vegetables like asparagus and beans will likely fall through grill grates and cook much better in a small grill basket or in a foil packet.

Grill what’s growing at the time: Vegetables and fruits in season are riper, so they taste better. That means you can grill them simply with great results.

Determining doneness: Firm vegetables, such as onions and fennel, are often grilled somewhere between crisp and tender. The grill intensifies the sweetness of vegetables quickly, and that can lead to burning. Follow these simple guidelines from Weber Grills for perfectly grilled fruit. Timing varies due to sugar content and density.

Expose as much surface area as possible: Cut fruits and vegetables to give you the biggest area to put in direct contact with the cooking grates. The more direct contact, the better the flavors will be.

Going green: Yes, you can grill your salad.

Romaine is a very hearty green that can stand the heat and delivers a smoky flavor. Split lengthwise, brush with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill cut side down. Grill 5 minutes or until slightly wilted.

Finish with flair: Add a squeeze of lemon to greens and vegetables or a drizzle of honey to fruits for the perfect finishing touch.

Dessert

Savor the sweetness of summer from the grill.

Grilled fruits: A mixture of grilled fruits by themselves, over ice cream or with a simple sprinkle of fresh herb is a simple, colorful way to enjoy a dessert.

Your oven double … the grill: Did you know that your favorite baked dessert can also be made on the grill without ANY adaptions to the recipe, cook time or temperature? Use indirect cooking, rotating the pan halfway through cooking.

Don’t Forget the Pork!

All pork cuts are delicious off the grill!

Try a delicious new recipe from our collection on Yummly.com, season with confidence and follow pork cooking temperature guidelines for a safe, delicious meal!

For more great summer meal planning ideas, visit :

MyPlate Meal Planning

The American Diabetes Association Diabetes Food Hub

Meal Planning from the American Heart Association

Partnership for Food Safety Education

Links to Weber Grills, the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association documents used with permission. These materials prepared by the National Pork Board and funded by the Pork Checkoff. ©2020 National Pork Board

Grilling Recipes and Tips from Weber Grills

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We Care

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Ethical Principles U.S. pork producers recognize our obligation to build and maintain the trust of customers and the public in our products and our practices. To promote confidence in what we do and how we do it, we affirm the following ethical principles.

®

Food Safety: We affirm our obligation to produce safe food.

Animal Well-Being: We affirm our obligation to protect and promote animal well-being.

Environment: We affirm our obligation to safeguard natural resources in all of our practices.

Public Health: We affirm our obligation to ensure our practices protect public health.

Our People: We affirm our obligation to provide an environment that is safe and consistent with our other ethical principles.

The Communities in which we operate: We affirm our obligation to contribute to a better quality of life in our communities.

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Tips for Successfully Smoking Pork A Smoking Overview

Outdoor cooking season is upon us, which brings about dreams of delicious, smoky-flavored food. Thankfully, that craveable, smoky flavor can be achieved many ways — no special equipment required! Smoking meat can be done on a charcoal grill, on a gas grill and even indoors.

Hot Smoking There are many ways to smoke meat, but the most typical is the “hot smoking” method. In hot smoking, the food is exposed to both:

HEAT

SMOKE

&

in a controlled environment. Depending on the type of food you are cooking, the temperature and time will differ (see below for details).

To add flavor, the meat is typically seasoned with a rub of:

SALT

SUGAR

VARIOUS HERBS & SPICES

Because of its tenderness, smoked pork can be served: SHREDDED

SLICED

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Because of the cooking method, hot smoked pork can be served immediately.

“PULLED” when it is often simmered in sauced.

Tips for Successfully Smoking Pork PREPARATION FOR SMOKING MEAT 1.Pick and prep your meat. When it comes to smoking meat, there many great pork choices. The best cuts of pork to smoke include:

PORK BUTT

PORK CHOPS

PORK RIBS

PORK SHOULDER

The next key step is creating flavor, which can be done through either a dry rub or a marinade.

Dry rubs typically contain a color base, a sweetener base, a flavor base, a heat base and a salt base.

Color bases include turmeric, different types of paprika, curry powder or beet powder.

MARINADE

Sweetener bases include all kinds of sugars, including white cane, turbinado, brown, corn, maple, date, demerara or coconut.

Flavor bases are only limited by your imagination. From A (anise, allspice) to Z (zests of oranges and limes) and everything in between!

Heat bases come from a wide variety of different kinds of chile powders, but also include ginger, horseradish and mustard.

DRY RUB

Salt bases can be either seasoned (e.g., onion or garlic) or have a different crystal structure (sea, kosher) or color (red, pink, black).

Some recommendations from our chefs include: Smoky Rub, Smoked Pork Roast, Carolina-Style Pulled Pork Shoulder, Mexican Dry Rub.

2. Pick your wood. Like fine wine, there are some woods that go better with certain meats. Aromatics, such as herbs, fruit peels or cinnamon sticks, also can be added to produce even more flavor. Aromatics with high oil content, like rosemary, will produce a stronger flavor.

ALDER

Smooth, delicate, slightly sweet, woodsy flavor

APPLE

Light sweet, delicate and fruity flavor

MAPLE

Sweet, subtle flavor

CHERRY

Fairly sweet and fruity

SUGAR MAPLE Sweet, delicate flavor

OAK

HAZLENUT Nutty, sweet flavor

Stronger than fruit woods, but more delicate than hickory or mesquite.

HICKORY

Sweet to strong with heavy bacon flavor

BIRCH

Gives off clean smoke, has an oily bark

PECAN

Sweet and mild.

Similar to hickory.

GUAVA

Sweet aroma flavor

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Tips for Successfully Smoking Pork Wood also comes in several different formats; which one is best for your needs will depend on your type of grill and overall cook time.

WOOD CHUNKS Wood chunks burn more slowly than chips. Often a chunk or two, about the size of an egg or weighing two to four ounces, is all that is necessary. Chunks are a slow, steady source of smoke, and are in many ways the most desirable for smoking.

WOOD CHIPS Wood chips are about the size of coins and generally easy to find. They burn quickly and you may find that you need to add them more than once during the cooking cycle. Chips work well for products that have short smoking periods (see chart on next page), but for cuts that require longer smoking times, chunks are better. Wood chips will begin to smoke more quickly than wood chunks so choose accordingly.

PELLETS Pellets are made by compressing wet sawdust into small rods, about a half an inch long.

Food-grade pellets contain no binders, glue or adhesives, and when they get wet, they revert to sawdust immediately. Some smokers use pellets as the main fuel. For both flavor and heat, pellets do well in competition barbeque because they can be fed into the fire in a very controlled manner, usually by an auger. Pellet cookers can be regulated with a thermostat, making them very controllable. They also burn very hot and clean.

3. Prep your smoking method.

SMOKING PACKET

Making a smoker packet is simple. Take a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil and put a fist full of wood chips in the center. Completely close the foil around the chips and then poke a few holes in the top with a fork to allow the smoke to escape the packet.

SMOKER BOXES

If you are a big-time smoker, you may want to invest in a smoker box. There are variety of smoker boxes, grilling chambers aluminum smoker packets and more.

Do you want to soak your wood chips?

It’s a hotly contested topic on whether or not to soak wood chips — in wine, beer or water — before using.

Wet wood takes longer to smoke. If you put chips in a pan of water, you’ll see steam before you see any smoke. If you are worried about chips catching on fire when you add them directly to the grill, make a smoke packet by wrapping the wood in foil and poking holes in the foil or switch to chunks.

If you are smoking a pork shoulder or ribs, which will take several hours, a good rule of thumb is to add a new smoker pack with a handful of wood every 30 minutes. You can also add wood chips directly to any TRU-Infrared grill. Two to three handfuls of wood chips will smoke for about an hour.

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Tips for Successfully Smoking Pork 4. Follow the cooking guidelines. How long you smoke pork will depend on the specific cut and the thickness of that cut. Consult this chart to determine the cooking time. Use a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Once your meat reaches the proper internal temperature, or close to that, you’re ready to pull it off the grill. Let it rest, and then serve! Below is a chart on pork cooking temperatures to keep handy during your cooking: PORK CUT

TOTAL COOK TIME*

SMOKER TEMPERATURE

Loin Back Ribs

3 to 5 hours

225°F

St. Louis Style Ribs

5 to 7 hours

Spareribs

5 to 7 hours

Pork Shoulder

1 hour or 15 minutes per pound

Pork Loin

1 ½ hours

Pork Chops

45 minutes to 1 hour

Pork Belly

4 hours for smoke then wrap and cook for an additional 3 hours

FINISHING NOTES

*Cook times will vary depending on thickness of the cut used.

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225°F

225°F

Cook to an internal temperature of 185°-190°F, bone will slip from the meat at this temperature.

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Cook to internal temperature of 140°F, let rest in a warm place for 20 minutes until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.

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225°F

Grill mark the chops prior to smoking, smoke until the internal temperature of 140°F is reached, let rest for 10 minutes until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.

Cook to an internal temperature of 190°F or until meat is fork-tender when pierced by a skewer.

The USDA recommends cooking chops, roasts, loins, and tenderloin to an internal temperature of 145°F, followed by a three-minute rest. Ground pork should always be cooked to 160°F. Doneness for some pork cuts, such as small cuts that are difficult to test with a thermometer or large cuts that cook slowly at low temperatures, is designated as “tender.” Pre-cooked ham can be reheated to 140°F or even enjoyed cold, while fresh ham should be cooked to 145°F.

Food Safety Tips: • When marinating or brining the meat, this process should take place in the refrigerator.

• If partially cooked meat is to be smoked, the smoking needs to take place right after the cooking.

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Tips for Successfully Smoking Pork

SMOKING PORK

The same trusty grill you use to grill meats can be used to smoke meats as well. Gas or charcoal — both are great options!

How To Smoke Meat on a Gas Grill

How To Smoke Meat on a Charcoal Grill

Some of today’s gas grills come equipped with a metal smoker box that sits on top of a dedicated burner. Just turn on the burner and add as many damp wood chips as you like. You can control how quickly they smoke by turning the knob of the burner higher or lower. Some of the boxes have a separate compartment for water, which will provide a steaming effect on the food, too.

After you have prepped your meat, here’s how to get the good stuff ready.

1. Get your grill ready. To preheat the grill, turn one side of your grill to high and leave the other off. Place the wood chips on the hot side. When they begin to smoke, turn the burners down to low then place the meat on the unlit side of the grill. Follow the temperature guidance detailed above. You can measure the heat of the grill surface with a digital probe thermometer.

2. Cook your meat. Place the meat on the cool side of the grill. Only open the lid to add more wood chips. You also will extend the cooking time every time you remove the cover. Refer to the temperature chart above for more guidance.

1. Select your coals. A chimney starter makes all the difference. It will reduce the amount of time it takes to get your charcoal burning.

2. Set up two zones. Arrange the coals for indirect cooking — you’ll want one side of the grill to be cooler than the other. Simply pour the coals on one half of the grill and leave the other half empty. Place your smoker box or packet over the coals.

3. Control the temperature. Your charcoal grill comes equipped with vents that allow you to regulate the temperature inside the grill. You want to maintain the desired temperature detailed in the chart above. The bottom vent is like your control panel. If the temperature drops too much, open it more. If it’s too hot, close it. Keep a frequent check on the temperature. If you’re cooking something that takes several hours, expect to add more charcoal.

4. Cook your meat. Place the meat on the cool side of the grill so it cooks “low and slow.” Only open the lid to add more wood chips or charcoal.

You also will extend the cooking time every time you remove the cover.

Indoor Options If you are craving the flavor of a smoked meat but are unable to use outdoor methods, liquid smoke can be added to help deliver smoked flavor! Slow cookers and instant pots are great indoor options to achieve the smoked-to-perfection flavor. We have several recipes that we recommend — check them out!

• Hawaiian No Imu Slow Roasted Pork • Low and Slow Pulled Pork • Smoked Pork Roast • Perfect Pulled Pork

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Committing to Consumers – Today and Every Day One of my favorite analogies about life is one I often tell through bacon. I’ve worked with a lot of agricultural organizations during my career, and when discussing how people engage with these groups I show a picture of a pretty typical breakfast meal: eggs and bacon (although bacon is really an any time of day food!).

With that image in front of everyone, we talk about the different ways people volunteer and engage with agricultural and community groups. They can sometimes be viewed as eggs or bacon. The point I make isn’t about the food – it’s about the animals involved in providing it. The chicken was involved… but the pig was committed!

While I use this image and story to start a conversation about the varying levels of engagement needed to keep our agricultural groups going and growing, the truth is if you’re a food producer today, you’re committed – even when in the midst of a global pandemic.

Here in Texas and around the world, most farmers, ranchers, and agri-professionals will tell you that their daily chores and efforts haven’t actually changed much since March. When you are in an industry that requires you to provide constant nurturing and care, work doesn’t stop when the rest of society has to slow down. But we are quickly reminded that beyond the farm gate there are a lot of changes and hiccups that have an impact on the families and businesses committed to raising pigs and producing pork.

At the Texas Department of Agriculture, we know you are working through these challenges and looking for new ways to promote, support, and sell pork. We also recognize that in the span of just a few months how consumers purchase pork products has shifted. So, we challenged ourselves to get creative about how we can connect Texas agribusinesses – from farms and ranches selling directly to the public to value-added companies across the full spectrum of the agriculture industry – to customers who are looking for local ways to shop and engage.

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That challenge spurred us to start the “Direct From Texas” initiative. As more people turn to digital resources to find what is available around them, we wanted to provide platforms that make it easy for customers to connect directly with local farms and businesses providing food, beverages, plants/landscaping materials, and other agricultural products.

On the Department’s GO TEXAN website (gotexan.org), you can find a link that reads “Support Local Farmers and Ranchers.” The goal is to help make it easier for Texans to find local farms and foods they can get directly from Texas farmers and ranchers. If your operation can sell directly to consumers, this is a place where we can provide your contact information and product details to get you a little more exposure. And since we’re all consumers, the directory is also a great way to find some new favorite places to shop ourselves!

Expanding on the idea behind the website, we created a Facebook group called Direct From Texas. This group is a space where Texas farms, ranches, and agribusinesses can promote their products and services while also giving consumers the ability to go online and ask about specific products or find producers in a certain region of Texas. This free service is a great way to start direct connections and conversations between food producers and our non-ag eaters!

In addition to these two online tools, we continue our efforts to promote the GO TEXAN program and encourage consumers to look for the GO TEXAN mark when shopping so they can support their neighbors in the agriculture and food industry.

There is no doubt the first half of 2020 brought about a lot of changes to our lives. But it is equally clear that all our amazing Texas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses remain as committed to this great industry as ever!

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YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

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Kyle Real The Herdsman

Senior at Krum High School Owner of Real Livestock Raises commercial cattle; Shows pigs & steers Officer of the Krum FFA Chapter and the Denton County Agricultural Leadership 4-H Club, Livestock Ambassador Member of the state qualifying livestock and meats judging teams; High Individual ‘19 state livestock judging contest; State FFA qualifying ag issues forum; participates in ag mechanics.

State finalist for numerous star awards; State qualifier in the FFA Swine Production Proficiency; Lone Star degree recipient; National Honor Society member; Top 10% of his class.

Most memorable experience: Driving the Reserve Champion Berkshire barrow at Houston Livestock Show.

Best advice received: Keep pushing because you learn more from your mistakes than you do your success.

Favorite quote: “When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.” - Teddy Roosevelt “My first showing experience was when I was two so it’s hard to remember, but i am told that it was more of a comedy show than a hog show. My mom put a bow on my pigs tail so I would know which one it was and then I chased it around the ring.”

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Third generation pig farmers. Owners of a Berkshire meat program. Members of 4-H and FFA. Highly involved high school students. Siblings. Bright young minds that are passionate about making a difference in the industry. All of these statements are just a few ways to describe Kyle and Grace Real. As a family, they own and operate Real Livestock as well as ER Bar Family Pork. Kyle and Grace are the son and daughter of Daryl and Sue Real; they also have two more siblings, Campbell and Prestynne.

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t’s easy to recognize that Kyle’s biggest influence is his grandfather, Chuck Real. Much like his Opa, the pigs come first; they are Kyle’s main focus. While the entire family works together on various aspects of their livestock operation in Krum, he considers himself the brains behind the operation...with some assistance from Daryl, of course. Kyle is primarily responsible for taking care of the sows, whether that’s breeding, farrowing or just everyday chores. The young man points to his grandfather when discussing where his drive and interest comes from. “Opa has been raising hogs for over 50 years. He started when he was my age and continued ever since. That’s what I hope to do as well. He has raised and sold breeding stock, show pigs, butcher hogs and even

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research pigs. I have learned so much from him.”

Kyle tries to spend as much time as possible at his grandparents’ farm in Marion, not just to eat Omi’s cooking, but really to work with Opa and learn as much as he can from him. “I get to spend some time each summer there where I continue to learn and pick up knowledge. During the holidays, even if being there a day, I want to be in the hog barns. I really enjoy every opportunity I get down south.”

Anyone who has been around Chuck for a few minutes has undoubtedly heard a joke or story, or maybe a dozen. Kyle is well on his way of following in those footsteps as he recalls one of his own comical experiences. “Around the time I first started breeding sows when I was about 10 years old, I went to dinner with my grandmother, who is hard of hearing, one evening. I was sitting on the other end of a long table at the restaurant and she asked what I had done that day.

When I told her that I got semen in the mail, she couldn’t hear me, so I yelled it out. At that point, everyone in the restaurant turned to our table and got dead silent!”

Fortunately, Kyle has been able to leverage the experience and knowledge of his Opa and dad. Having them certainly has helped because it has given him extra

Sophomore at Krum High School Owner of ER Bar Family Pork Shows pigs and judges livestock Officer of the Krum FFA Chapter and the Denton County Agricultural Leadership 4-H Club, Livestock Ambassador Texas State Champion and National qualifier in the FFA Agriscience Fair; Star Greenhand Winner in Agribusiness; Member of the FFA chapter conducting and quiz bowl teams.

Favorite quote: The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. -God (Psalm 23:1-3) I can’t live without… my loving and supportive parents who would go to the end of the Earth to make me happy.

At stock shows, it seems… that a child is always hanging out with me. I have been dubbed the “little person whisperer.”

If I could do anything... I would be involved in the agriculture field, pursuing a career that allows me to have interaction with others.

I’ve always looked up to… all of my grandparents.

“I have been showing for ten years, since I could say the word Livestock!”

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insight to what he needs to do for so many situations and challenges they’ve encountered over the years. For instance, getting gilts and sows bred early on was a challenge, but learning about heat cycles, semen quality and just being able to visit about different situations they have faces has allowed him to overcome the problem.

“Without Opa and Dad we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. But I’m not going to lie, it also has put a little pressure on us to do well because I do not want to let them down especially after all the time they’ve spent with us on our projects.”

Grace is responsible for their Berkshire meat program, ER Bar Family Pork, serving their community with great tasting, high quality, local pork. The meat program actually serves as Grace’s Supervised Agricultural Experience project (SAE) through FFA, It’s not every day that a 15 year old can say they successfully own and operate their own company. “ER Bar Family Pork is our Berkshire Pork operation that I focus more of my time on. The business began when my older brother, who sells Berkshire show pigs, was simply feeding out the hogs he did not sell and trading them with a local

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harvesting plant at a reduced price. I saw a business opportunity through this and had the resources readily available at my fingertips; thus my business began. I procure hogs from my brother at a reduced cost and have them processed at Fischer’s Meat Market in Muenster, which is a USDA inspected and approved facility. I then market and sell the retail cuts as locally sourced, quality Berkshire Pork.” Selling everything but the oink, ER Bar Family Pork offers; shoulder roast, bacon, spare ribs, whole hams, ham steaks, pork chops all kinds of sausage and also take custom orders on whole or half hogs. Grace says, “We have all the Berkshire pork to ‘MEAT’ your needs!”

Grace primarily utilizes Facebook to market ER Bar Family Pork, but word of mouth from repeat customers has been very positive, in addition to setting up a booth at several fair-type events. Just in the past year alone, Grace has sold product on fifteen butcher hogs.

The most sought-after cuts of their delicious Berkshire pork are chops, bacon and fully-cooked German link sausage. With strong demand, Grace has goals to expand the business but definitely wants to keep the “local” business feel to it.

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The Real family shares a passion for showing competitive barrows and gilts all across the state and nation, and the two eldest Real kids both are quick to say what they enjoy most is this ability to do what they love with their family and friends. Grace explains, “Through showing you gain an experience like no other, one that teaches hard work, discipline, and humility which are truly an everyday skill set necessary for being successful in the real world.” She has been able to build many new friendships and relationships through being a showman and wouldn’t trade those experiences for the world!

She credits that showing hogs has given her a glimpse into real life experiences, including conflicts and their resolutions.

“Whether I bring home a blue ribbon, banner, and belt buckle or nothing at all, I will never forget the lessons and knowledge the show ring has taught me and the experiences I had that helped get me there.”

For the stockman in Kyle, he brings up an additional point.

“What I love most about shows is the opportunity to not only socialize with other youth and breeders, but to also look at good stock with my dad and Opa. The time we spend evaluating other pigs and discussing genetics is awesome; we talk about what we need to do different for our own breeding program or what we have done well in so far.” And that has proved beneficial because in the short time of Real Livestock, there have been some big accomplishments that Kyle and the whole family is very proud of!

Like in most households, there is the friendly competition known as sibling rivalry. “The most memorable experience I have had in the show ring occurred about five years ago. I was showing my favorite Duroc gilt at the Krum International Showmanship Show, where I was put in the intermediate division for the first time against my brother. I had worked hard with my hog so that we did not look like fools who belonged in the junior division. She walked into the show ring

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like a champion, her head up, her strides elongated and smooth.

I had an intense look on my face like I was going to win, thinking only about how to position myself and the hog to look better. I got penned alongside two of my friends and my brother.

We quickly brushed and sprayed our hogs, making them look as perfect as possible. As the judge finished dismissing the other, un-penned showmen, I rose to see the judge walking towards my pen for questions. After all the showmen were asked questions, we were asked to come out of our pens one by one.

Finally, the judge picks up the microphone and announces my best friend as third place. As I tell her how proud I am of her, I refocus when the judge says that it came down to my brother and me. He announced me as the winner and in that moment, I knew that all the work really pays off!�

Being involved in production agriculture and one of their favorite accompanying activities of livestock judging, has taught them not only about where their food comes from and the responsibility agriculturalists hold, but it has also taught them many life skills, challenged them to use simple logic, and make quick decisions which they believe will be the most helpful down the road. This way of life is not just something to do for now. Kyle fully plans to keep a few sows and cows around even while in college, just like his Opa did so many years ago. The goal is to grow the herd to eventually make it a profitable entity that provides for his family one day. Kyle also plans to follow in his Opa and dad’s footsteps of judging livestock while in college, while both he and Grace hope to continue the proud family tradition of becoming fightin’ Texas Aggies! They both plan to continue serving the agricultural industry, and providing for those around them, whether with showpigs or locally grown Berkshire pork. These two are sure to make a lasting impact on this industry, and we here at TPPA cannot wait to watch them continue to achieve their goals in all their future endeavors.

We wish Kyle and Grace the best of luck this year on the farm, in the cooler and in the show ring!!

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We have added 13 new gilts including two elite Du roc and two Berkshi res females!

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The Certified Texas Bred Program was established to promote Texas Bred pigs, breeders and youth of Texas. In the 2019-2020 show season over $54,000 was awarded to Texas 4-H and FFA members who exhibited CTBR pigs at a major show in Texas.

Look to these breeders when purchasing your next showpig and request a CTBR Certificate!

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

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Rodney Hinkle Hinkle’s on the Hill Weatherford (817) 313-2941

Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock Haskell (806) 787-3606

Josh & Landi Campbell C Bar Livestock Grandview (817) 266-2101

Dillon Hodge Rockin D Show Pigs Valley View (615) 289-4482 (940) 736-9513

Dustin Lambert Lambert Genetics Sherman (903) 744-2437

David Chumbley Chumbley Farms McKinney (214) 491-8806

Alexis Hofer Royal Crown Showpigs Justin (817) 875-7269

Kim Baize West Texas Boar Stud Stamford (325) 665-8048

Joy Chumbley Tin Top Showpigs Granbury (817) 821-8746

Shannon Barbee Shannon Barbee Show Pigs Hamlin (325) 370-4503

Chuck Cox Cox & Sons Royse City (469) 338-9621

Chip & Shyann Holley Shy’s Durocs Wylie (214) 562-7774 (972) 442-6752

Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry BRS Hog Farm Crowell (940) 684-1836 (940) 655-4747 Brandon Anderson Crago & Anderson Showpigs Graham (325) 201-1098

Tammy Bates TNT Showpigs Grandview (817) 615-0924 Glen, James & Zac Blount Blount Farms Denison (903) 814-4900 (903) 465-9687 Dane Bonfy Bonfy & Klein Vernon (940) 357-1592 (940) 553-2755 Michael Bowman Bowman Livestock Crowell (940) 655-4770 Zack Bridges Bridges Livestock Tolar (229) 309-9234 Deborah Brownlow BC Show Pigs Quanah (940) 663-2216 Mason Burlew Burlew Showpigs Center Point (830) 459-5344 Hank Byrd Byrd and Evans Showpigs Rochester (940) 256-2214

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Terry Calhoun Chumbley/Calhoun Showpigs Sherman (903) 271-9830

Aaron Cummins Weatherford (817) 929-2434 Landon Denson Contenders Livestock Stamford (325) 669-2728 Jason Evans & Hank Byrd Byrd & Evans Show Pigs Knox City (214) 801-1410 (830) 336-3046 Mike Fischer Fischer Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 642-5653 J.R. Fortner Fortner Showpigs Anna (214) 878-2714 Rex Frank Frank Farm Showpigs Waxahachie (682) 402-8110 James Glenn & Kayla Threet G2 Showpigs Italy (462) 236-2045 Tye Goree Tito’s Showpigs Springtown (817) 597-8265

Mike Howe Howe’s Silvertex Farm Gainesville (940) 736-6398 Ryan & Laura Huebinger Granbury (979) 324-0965 Carley Jezek Tioga 9940) 367-2993 Stan Johnson SNJ Livestock Azle (817) 304-3534 Curtis Jordan Nuclear Genetics Graham (940) 550-4753

Danny Langbein Powell Feed Center Point (830) 634-7321 BIlly Leath Leath Farms Springtown (817) 901-5173 Karlie Lilley Vice Genetics Farmersville (972) 400-9950 Kendall Lisle Heads Up Genetics Bridgeport (940) 389-7921 Logan Lloyd Rockin U Show Pigs Breckenridge (325) 665-4416 Brad Massey & Blake Edwards Blazin 7’s Farms & Edwards Family Genetics Mineral Wells (940) 682-6355 (940) 325-3371

Carl Kent Carl Kent & Sons Pottsboro (903) 271-5128 (903) 786-9423

Cody McCleery McCleery Family Durocs Poolville (817) 613-6666 (817) 594-3625

Kelly Kinnibrugh Kinnibrugh Showpigs Seymour (940) 636-0433

Scott McKamie McKamie Livestock Justin (940) 390-9578

Braylee Kirkpatrick Diamond S Showpigs Tolar (817) 559-7683

Dee McLaughlin RAMAC Show Pigs Vernon (940) 839-6499 (940) 552-5035

Kaleb Koetter Kaleb Koetter Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 867-9072

Ray & Ryan Michou Michou Chester Whites Weatherford (817) 304-2335

Coleman Morrison Morrison Hampshires Tolar (817) 578-1719

Lance Sloan Sloan Ranch Rochester (324) 725-3500

Clint Winstead Winway Farms Springtown (817) 597-6559

Haylie Moss m4 Showpigs Graford (940) 329-0702

Landon Stephens De Leon (254) 734-5969

Tiffany Wooldridge T&C Genetics Mansfield (817) 991-9527

Lyla Pankey Jacksboro (940) 229-1713 William Pape Justin (817) 727-0668 Brady Peirce Peirce Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 636-2490 Mark Pethtel Pethtel Bauwin Show Pigs Valley View (940) 367-4810 Daryl & Kyle Real Real Family Livestock Sanger (972) 898-6657 Dan & Ragen Reed Reed Livestock Krum (817) 706-7259 Nick Reynolds Reynolds Showpigs Breckenridge (325) 513-6985 Brian Reznicek Reznicek Show Pigs Kaufman (972) 965-8423

Dub Stepp Twister Show Pigs Cleburne (817) 517-4302 (817) 373-2687 Ethan Stuckly & Gabe Salmons S^2 Showpigs Springtown (940) 231-9073

Dan Young Young Livestock Burkburnett (940) 631-8339 (940) 569-0119

Mark Sullivan & Montana Smith On Point Genetics Weatherford (817) 793-9946 (806) 290-6007

L.J. Young All-Star Show Pigs Jacksboro (765) 810-4029

Bobby Swan Sanger (940) 397-2071 Logan Taylor TP Showpigs Graham (940) 456-3030 (940) 550-8864 Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs Jacksboro (940) 507-0772 (940) 567-5433 Jodi Toler & Jake Toler JNJT Landrace Bowie (817) 271-1021

Ashley Riddle Stubby Acre Show Pigs Henrietta (940) 781-0085

Terry Utley Utley Farms Knox City (940) 657-4330 (940) 256-3288

Brandon Roberson Circle B Showpigs Santo (940) 659-8474

Josh Vincent Vincent Farms Howe (903) 821-8638

Travis Rogers R-House Showpigs Graford (817) 822-2013

Eric Whitaker Whatcha Got Show Pigs Breckenridge (254) 477-5901

Bob Schnitker Schnitker Family Farm Howe (903) 813-6229 (903) 476-5831

Lexi York York Family Genetics Valley View (940) 736-6127

Charles Williams Williams Showpigs Nocona (940) 736-5720

EAST Vance Aaron Aaron Family Livestock Gladewater (832) 332-6542 Laramie Dickson Dickson Showpigs Montalba (903) 721-1019 Jim Dillard Dillard Show Pigs Waskom (903) 926-4176 Jon Eubanks Ambia Showpigs Brookston (831) 682-0771 Chad Lowry Lowry Livestock Troup (903) 530-2364 John Michael Mehaffey Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches (806) 790-4330 Clark Snelson Pollok (936) 676-0140

SOUTH EAST Jason Anderson Anderson Show Pigs Dayton (979) 218-3849 Elroy Alex III Frozen Genetics Showpigs Victoria (361) 655-8084 David & Lisa Berckenhoff Berckenhoff Showpigs Hallettsville (361) 772-4392 (979) 561-6281 (979) 743-5905 Josh & Carrie Brockman Brockman Farms Montgomery (214) 733-2466 Paul Coufal C5 Showpigs Brenham (979) 451-2174 Brooke Diezi Bellville (281) 433-0098 Todd & Blake Dooley Oak Valley Farm Round Top (979) 421-3572 (832) 260-2742 Daniel & Lance Engeling Engeling Show Pigs Brenham (979) 203-8279 (979) 836-2684 Walt Fehrle KMW Show Pigs Burton (281) 682-6868 Gary Franz Franz Show Pigs Inez (361) 935-6428 Gavin Giebel Giebel Farm Bellville (979) 885-8866

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Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes HF Genetics Port Lavaca (361) 920-0964 (361) 552-4819 Garrett Henke H^2 Genetics Hallettsville (361) 772-2031

Alvin & Joe Carter Carter Farms La Feria (956) 797-1501

Clayton Oncken CEO Showpigs Navasota (936) 825-5683

Tristen Cruz & Chance Crouch CC Showpigs Brownsville (956) 238-0467

John Hill Waller (281) 254-3720

Robby Perkins Perkins Family Genetics Houston (713) 542-6934

Charles Hodde Hodde Farms Burton (979) 362-4718 (979) 289-3020 (979) 289-3115

Darryl, Teri, & Derek Ressmann Ressmann Showpigs Refugio (361) 526-9159 (361) 349-0511

Marshall Homeyer Karnes City (361) 218-6925

Colby Schindler Schindler Show Pigs Hallettsville (361) 788-3239

James Holland Holland Showpigs Cuero (361) 652-9183 Kevin Lynch Lynch Livestock Cleveland (832) 493-3099 Jeff Miller & Craig Melton Double M Genetics Waller (713) 823-2042 Robert Nagel Nagel’s Fine Swine Cuero (361) 648-3226 (361) 277-6032 Jamey Nixon Nixon Farms Woodsboro (361) 649-6712 Terry Pool & Chris Jones Freedom Genetics Splendora (936) 828-0553 (936) 647-6425 Ashley Louthan Alvin (409) 789-7337 Scott Lowry Lowry Showpigs Cedar Lane (979) 429-6112

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Kelton Mason The Stud Montgomery (217) 251-3245

Kevin Seawright Right Track Farms Pattison (832) 504-2757 Carl Shanklin 5150 Ranchito Beeville (512) 734-2764 Nolan Simmons Simmons Hog Farm McCoy (830) 570-0488 (830) 570-9488 David Taylor Superior Genetics Coldspring (936) 524-9385 Trent, Jami, Brady & Bromli Watson Watson Livestock Cuero (361) 275-4151 Henry Wood Wood Farms/Third Coast Milling Victoria (361) 571-9229

SOUTH Leo Canales C & P Livestock Odem (361) 877-2640

Gary Dominguez & Ivan Garcia G&G Livestock Mission (956) 793-0034 Chase Dugat Sandia (361) 318-3345 Johnie Flores F-2 Genetics Castroville (210) 426-9583 Cleve & Miriam Ford 4F Livestock Weslaco (956) 472-8088 Javier Garza G5 Showpigs Raymondville (956) 532-4297

Josh Powell Powell Livestock Jourdanton (210) 336-4091 (830) 214-4138 Jason Roane Jason Roane Show Pigs Campbelton (210) 508-5960 (830) 256-4716 Johnny R. Sanchez Double S Farms Poteet (210) 414-2830 Emerald Salinas Jolly Roger Show Pigs Mission (956) 905-5738 Scot Sullivan S&W Swine Productions Robstown (361) 960-6725 (361) 387-9686 Eddie Vernor Vernor Showpigs Uvalde (830) 591-8376

Zachary Gray Z Livestock Harlingen (956) 357-3025

Morgan & Shelby Wagner Wagner Family Genetics Poteet (830) 480-8028 (830) 480-4114

Tracy Graves Graves Show Pigs Three Rivers (361) 449-0900

Kotton West KMAX Livestock Taft (361) 877-5369

Scott Heffernan Poteet (830) 742-7540 (830) 570-7540

HEART OF TEXAS

Drew Hubert Drew Hubert Show Pigs Hebbronville (361) 296-4530 Richard Lewis & James DeCock Rocking L Ranches Hondo (210) 445-9212 Jorge Maldonado Rocking 45 Show Pigs La Pryor (830) 275-2106

Doug Alderson Alderson Farms Seguin (210) 296-4479 Jackson Allen Jackson Allen Livestock Cedar Park (512) 207-0038 Lance Allerkamp Allerkamp Farms Comfort (830) 739-5631 (830) 995-2930

Greg Baethge Baethge Showpigs Harper (830) 889-0625 (830) 669-2792

Courtney Clark CRC Show Pigs Centerville (281) 330-8782

Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann C-C Show Pigs Sisterdale (210) 887-5708 (210) 508-2211

Robert (Bobby) Balser RB2 Showpigs Kerrville (830) 739-6593 (830) 257-6331

Shelley & Stephen Conran Conran’s 3C Show Pigs New Braunfels (512) 789-7480

Brandon Bancroft B^2 Show Stock Red Rock (512) 988-1570

Trent Corkran BC Showpigs Seguin (830) 560-0691

Kenneth Fey Fey Show Pigs Stockdale (830) 481-3162

Cadence Bates Bates Showpigs Hamilton (254) 688-0028

Tracey Cortez Lanier FFA Swine Program Austin (512) 923-2633

Kellen Floyd Floyd Family Hog Farms Bertram (830) 613-1334

Jeremy Bellamy Cibolo (210) 722-5557 Josh Benavidez Platinum Genetics Franklin (936) 591-1469 Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms Giddings (979) 540-7004 Shaun Biela SDB Show Swine Van Ormy (210) 413-6715 Bob & Bobbie Bishop Bishop’s Show Pigs Manor (512) 751-8654 (512) 751-8650 Marvin Boeck Boeck Show Pigs Schertz (210) 414-3569 Samuel, Luke & Lilah Bohnert SLL Livestock Waring (830) 537-4647 John Brown Brown’s Durocs Bartlett (254) 541-9558 (254) 527-3844 Emaleen Cain Helotes (210) 724-6939

Clyde & Kathy Culver Culver Showpigs Boerne (210) 827-2258 Hayley Daniell YOY Showpigs Florence (512) 876-3503 Reggie Davis Washboard Farms Fairfield (903) 388-1942 Josh Diaz D2 Livestock Bandera (210) 334-1265 Tim Doege & Anthony Badillo Doege Show Pigs St. Hedwig (210) 667-9627 (830) 570-1310 Michael DuBois 4M Showpigs Troy (936) 402-0860 (936) 402-6915 Rory Duelm Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics New Braunfels (830) 608-5058 Konleigh Kaye Eben Seguin (512) 757-2553 Diane Elrod Elrod’s Show Pigs Iredell (210) 601-6164

Zachary Felux 3 Oaks Show Hogs Floresville (830) 583-5602

Avery Ford Ford Showpigs Franklin (979) 324-7268 Vince Franckowiak Franckowiak Show Pigs St. Hedwig (210) 336-9428 (210) 667-1522 Brandie Garcia & Holly Hines Senterfitt Farms Lometa (512) 734-2178 Wyatt & Faith Geistweidt WF Genetics Fredericksburg (830) 998-5233 Matt Gerstenberg 3G Livestock Buchanan Dam (830) 377-6604

Holly Hines Lometa (512) 556-2999 (512) 556-2777 Christopher & Lori Hohmann C-C Show Pigs Boerne (210) 508-2211 Alan Holt Johnson City (512) 468-6557 Chad Hopson Hopson Showpigs Lampassas (512) 734-2122 Curtis W. Houy Houy Hog Farm Fredericksburg (830) 889-8457 (830) 997-8457 Robert & Faye Huebner R&F Hog Farms Kingsbury (830) 660-7101 (830) 639-4788 J.P. Jansen Jansen Show Pigs Kyle (512) 787-2021 (512) 216-3596 Glenn Kaiser BK Genetics Center Point (830) 634-2100 (830) 739-3338 Rod & Reagan Karlin Karlin Livestock Harper (806) 736-0823

Ernest Gonzales P&G Show Pigs Nixon (210) 260-2931

Kolton Kelso Kelso Genetiks Seguin (210) 240-6710 (830) 305-2617

Chad Hajda Hajda Showpigs Granger (512) 423-2434 (512) 423-2101

Kenneth & Caroline Kensing K&C Farms Fredericksburg (830) 928-4845 (830) 997-3637

Dakota Hankins Hankins Show Pigs Hico (254) 974-2222 Roger Herridge Llano (512) 809-1297

Barrett Klein Bonfy & Klein Boerne (940) 838-8300 (830) 537-4200 (830) 249-8063

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Kerby Knaupp Knaupp Showpigs, Inc. Fredericksburg (830) 459-4826 (830) 685-3355 Russell Kneese Kneese Show Pigs Fredericksburg (830) 456-3298 Thomas Krueger 1-1 Pig Farm San Antonio (210) 846-7890 Jeff Langemeier Langemeier Livestock Marion (830) 708-5930 (830) 708-8600 Chad Lewis H&L Showpigs Somerville (979) 277-4041 Otto Luensmann Coyote Creek Genetics Seguin (210) 723-3896

Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock Marion (830) 556-3942 Fabian Mutz Jr. 5M Genetics Floresville (830) 391-1783 Bart Parker Parker Showstock Harper (830) 998-777 (830) 669-2487 Weston Pierce Pierce Showpigs Seguin (214) 908-3359 Charles Raley Raley Show Swine Crawford (254) 716-2055

Michael Schneider Bohemian Farms Burlington (254) 721-4162 (254) 985-2249

Matthew Sullaway Superior Choice Helotes (210) 284-8686 (210) 669-2411

Mayson Schulze Schulze Showpigs Seguin (830) 433-0486

Greg Sutherland Sutherland Farm Stockdale (210) 872-2808

Dustin Shuffler Shuffler Show Pigs Kempner (254) 394-4475

Michael Tatsch Michael Tatsch & Family Showpigs Harper (830) 370-2127

Kyndal Sligh Red Barn Genetics Moody (254) 717-1967 Bradley Smith Braylyn Farm Floresville (512) 757-5597

Hayden Lugo HCL Durocs San Marcos (512) 426-9292 Donald Marsh Marsh Show Pigs Adkins (210) 649-2139

Cole & Melissa Reeves Reeves Livestock Hico (254) 624-3080

David Soloman Pigs From 662 Bandera (210) 232-5260

Nicholas & Jimbo Maxwell Maxwell Showtime Show Pigs New Braunfels (830) 660-0079

Brady Reid Rockin’ R Showpigs Wimberley (940) 636-1330

Autumn & Kayzen Lassere KAL Ranch Somerset (210) 374-0958

Kally Meyer Meyer Swine Farm Lott (254) 654-7123 Grant Meyer Meyer Showpigs Harper (830) 459-8645 (830) 864-5064 Mike Mikeska Mikeska Showpigs Rogers (254) 624-2283

Wayne Rode W. Rode & Sons Fredericksburg (830) 997-2540 (830) 990-8206 Jeremy Rounsavall Rounsavall Show Pigs Purdon (903) 641-2055 (903) 673-2748 Ben & Tricia Rush Rush Pig Farm Mart (254) 652-2443 (254) 875-2387 Clarence Schmidt Center Point (830) 634-2117

Brian Stephens IN-Sanity Showpigs Hearne (254) 217-0965

Ricky Schroeder Schroeder Genetics Anderson (936) 825-1390

Chuck Real Real Hog Farm Marion (210) 827-7351 (830) 914-2833 (830) 456-6176

Jason Medlin Medlin Farms Salado (512) 818-3745 (254) 947-0716 (254) 718-6133

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Jeffrey Morphis Cedar Park (512) 934-3147

Dennis Snow Snow Show Pigs LaVernia (210) 219-3984 (830) 779-2254

Patrick Spinn Spinn Farms Holland (254) 913-6284 (254) 657-2472

Timbo & Michelle Tatsch Tatsch Livestock Yancey (832) 385-6071 (830) 426-7660 QuinnLyn Taylor Medina (830) 460-0820 Michael & Mason Taylor Taylor’d Genetics Salado (254) 947-8490 (254) 228-7526 Craig Terrill TB Showpigs & Craig Terrill San Antonio (210) 269-4398 Jesse Threet 3T Farms Florence (512) 350-0306 Thomas Trout Moody (254) 290-0866

Dan & Don Steele Steele Hog Farm Temple (254) 984-2479

Andrew Tucker Tucker Showpigs Mexia (254) 625-2417

Erin & Clara Steglich Steglich Show Pigs Holland (254) 718-2961 (254) 718-4983

Jarrod & Carole Usener Usener Livestock Fredericksburg (830) 992-1040

Gus & Gigi Stehling Whiskey Creek Show Pigs Sisterdale (830) 537-5372 (210) 445-3131

Jerry VanDamme VanDamme Showpigs Hondo (830) 426-1250

Jacque Vantroostenberghe Mezquite Acres (254) 931-0204 Will, Peggy & Brenna Wallace U4 Farm Blanco (830) 833-5335

Brian Bennett Bennett Showpigs and High Stephenville (254) 396-4400 Jay Boren Rising Star Genetics Rising Star (832) 536-2284

Dawson Evans Evans Showpigs Early (325) 642-6634 Michael Faull Faull Showpigs Eldorado (325) 234-3385

Duane Braden Garden City (432) 397-2233

Leon Freeman Freeman Showpigs Lohn (325) 344-5514

Colton Jack Werner Comfort (830) 995-3525

Matt Castillo MK Show Pigs Westbrook (325) 242-5122

Mason Garner Underdog Genetics Lawn (325) 439-0699

Harold (Choppy) White Lone Star Super Hogs Bryan (979) 777-4180 (979) 774-2288

Jon-Paul Chavarria TX-Mex Genetics San Angelo (806) 292-3337

Clint & Julie Halfmann West Texas Genetics Vancourt (402) 429-4946 (325) 340-0232

Cheyanne Waltman C and J Livestock Boerne (210) 269-6565

John & Amy Lange Lange Livestock Miles (325) 895-0961 (325) 468-2233 Tim Levrets M.T. Levrets Farm Abilene (325) 695-1250 Genai Tatyana Lopez JBG Showpigs Odessa (432) 923-3737 (432) 360-8030 Hunter Mares Mares Show Pigs Brownwood (325) 998-6668 Kelby McCorkle Silver Valley Show Pigs Coleman (325) 214-4130 (325) 625-2830

Jay White White’s Farm Showpigs Bremond (979) 450-3020

Jim & Beverly Cogburn C-4 Show Pigs Colorado City (325) 242-5503 (325) 728-6226

Rick Whitman RW Genetics Anderson (512) 540-1490

Jessica Colvin Western Texas College Snyder (806) 777-2269

Micheal Hampton Hampton Show Pigs Gorman (254) 734-5848

Evan Whitmire San Antonio (210) 426-2517

Ben & Misty Cozart Cozart Family Genetics Zephyr (254) 433-1961

Dale & Caylee Harris CC Harris Livestock Cisco (325) 450-1817

Stan Creed Creed Showpigs Sweetwater (325) 864-0274

Tanner Hash Exceed Genetics Stanton (940) 631-2337

Clayton & Ivy Cumby C&I Farms Ovalo (325) 439-8027

Shea Hester Hester Show Pigs Big Lake (325) 226-5662

Ronnie & Josh Daniel Daniel Family Genetics Santa Anna (325) 726-8226

Justin Hopkins Pigs in a Blanket Blanket (325) 642-6148

J.T. & Kelli Naron Naron Show Pigs Merkel (325) 660-2183 (325) 928-5425

Frank & Nora Davis Davis Livestock Menard (325) 396-2988

Sidney Hunter Early (903) 617-7608

Julio Narvaez Sr. F.T.W.S. Genetics Eldorado (325) 340-2031

R.C & Stacy Woolery Woolery Show Pigs Liberty Hill (512) 801-3838 Robert York Pt. Enterprise Show Pigs Mexia (254) 747-0408 (254) 292-3508 Tim Zigmond Zigmond Showpigs Adkins (210) 216-4944 (210) 649-2203

WEST WE ST Matt & Curry Allen Allen Farms Ovalo (325) 668-0532

Tooter Draper DCB Showpigs Ranger (254) 433-2677 Justin Duncan 3D Livestock Bangs (325) 642-2188

Jamy & Josey Halliburton San Angelo (979) 204-0372

Ray Johns Stephenville (254) 431-8228 Cody Knight 3K Showpigs Goldthwaite (325) 200-2073

Ted Merryman Merryman Show Pigs Clyde (325) 669-7597 (325) 893-1562 Brandon & Jarred Mitchell Midland (432) 528-1585 Rylan Mohon KRB Genetics De Leon (254) 842-9693 Brad Mund Mund Livestock Wall (325) 277-7228 (325) 456-8430

Cade Parker Eldorado (325) 234-9446 Dale Partin 4P Show Pigs Priddy (325) 451-0370 (325) 966-3744 189

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Brady Pendleton Stephenville (254) 396-3004 Matthew & Emma Polnack Polnack Showpigs Sweetwater (325) 338-3223 (325) 235-4642 Mike Pruitt Midland (432) 296-1819 (432) 570-1120 Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock Roscoe (325) 236-0593 Allen & Aiden Richburg Richburg Showpigs Roscoe (325) 236-5666 Cody Robertson Home Creek Genetics Santa Anna (325) 430-2747 (325) 214-4140

Malcham Williams Mirrored M Showpigs Imperial (432) 202-6145 (432) 208-4095

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

Noah Williams Circle 33 Showpigs Early (325) 998-4122

Levi Canales LC Genetics & Co. Canyon (806) 676-7173

Brandon Spinks BS2 Genetics Menard (830) 285-1621

Kolby Yonker Yonker Show Pigs Mason (325) 347-2750

Mike Clay Clay Farms White Deer (806) 883-4831 (806) 595-4831

James Spivey & Austin Jenkins JS Showpigs Comanche (325) 330-2907

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Joe Couts Joe Couts Showpigs Pampa (806) 669-6278

Kyler Shelton AK Show Pigs Goldthwaite (325) 938-0171 Jerry Sheppard Sheppard Farms Brownwood (325) 998-1295 (325) 642-5152 (325) 752-6173

Warren & Max Tongate Tongate Show Pigs Bangs (325) 647-5200 Kylie Waddle May (325) 642-7991

Gary Mills Mills Family Showpigs Fort Stockton (432) 923-3082 Eric Vazquez V5 Show Pigs Fort Stockton (432) 940-7361

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Brett Dunn Poor Boy Livestock Tulia (806) 290-4927 Randy & Tera Finsterwald Finsterwald Show Pigs Mobeetie (806) 203-0152

Burke & Cami Robinson R4 Genetics Baird (325) 669-6636

Jennie Wann W-2 Showpigs Roscoe (325) 829-8528 (325) 766-3807

Adam Roemisch Double T Show Pigs Westbrook (325) 574-4343

Russell Webb Simple Life Showpigs Gouldbusk (512) 831-9850

Nick Albracht IDK Genetics Bushland (806) 433-1896

Jace Francis Francis Farms Silverton (806) 292-1848

Douglas Schaefer Schaefer Livestock Garden City (432) 517-0352 (432) 354-2564

Jacob, Marty, & Zachary Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers San Angelo (325) 234-7565 (325) 656-2629

Jordyn Altman Memphis (806) 475-2247

Kinzley Frische Dalhart (806) 340-4491

Nicholas Artho Twisted SIX Genetics Stratford (806) 844-8011

Veronica Gray & Marcie Orr G-O Show Pigs Wellington (806) 681-5328 (806) 681-0575

Erwin Schwartz, Jr, Schwartz Livestock San Angelo (325) 234-5206 (325) 651-5206 Harvey Schwertner Schwertner Showpigs Helms Miles (432) 894-8273 (325) 468-5501 Michael & Hannah Sebring Sebring Show Pigs Sweetwater (325) 933-9076

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Peyton Whisenhunt Whisenhunt Showpigs Cross Plains (325) 665-9316 (325) 665-9313 Doug Widener Widener Livestock Clyde (325) 660-0561 Dale E. Wilde Wall (325) 450-3401 (325) 651-9453 (915) 651-7050

Brayson Berend Berend Farms Hereford (806) 344-5917 Chris & Tiffany Blount Kevin & Megan Mock MB Genetics Wildorado (806) 681-4246 Alabama Bohannon Bama Show Pigs Wellington (806) 205-0630

Chris Fischbacher Fischbacher Showpigs Wildorado (806) 336-2162

Addie Guest Dumas (806) 898-8172 Levon Harman Doubleheart Hogs of Happy Happy (806) 759-1890 Wayne & Leslie Harman Harman Farms Perryton (806) 202-2176

Lance Horsford Horsford Show Pigs Stratford (806) 930-3299 (806) 366-2219 Kevin Howell Kevin Howell Hogs White Deer (806) 570-2046 Grace Huseman Nazareth (806) 240-1253 Scott & Randy Huseman Huseman Genetics Nazareth (806) 346-4852 Ruth Jones Follett (806) 653-2326 Bryan Kirk 4-K Showpigs Darrouzett (806) 886-8340 (806) 624-2199 Jimmy Maddox MTM Genetics Briscoe (806) 375-2277 (806) 255-3553 Levi McCormick M2 Livestock Lazbuddie (806) 324-9875

Billy Wayne Schafer Canadian (806) 217-1192 Greg & Charles Slough GNC Genetics Gruver (806) 736-0002 Kip Smith Kip Smith Show Pigs Hereford (806) 206-2482 Jack L. Swain Swain Farms Stratford (806) 753-7579 (806) 396-5839 (806) 396-5579 Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen Rival Genetics Canadian (806) 202-4789 (806) 217-1093 Kent Tice Triple Creek Show Hogs Borger (806) 898-2100 Chance Waldrip Cornerstone Ventures, LLC. Dalhart (806) 341-5764

Joshua Najera Najera Showpigs Dumas (806) 922-1144

Weldon & Rod Walser Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics Canadian (806) 323-2290 (806) 323-6006

Clint Newbrough Newbrough Showpigs Memphis (940) 475-1662

Ronnie Ward Doe Creek Showpigs Wellington (806) 898-3015

Seth Ralston Ralston Hog Farm Dalhart (806) 384-3059 (806) 773-6989

Wade Wiles Wiles Show Pigs Memphis (940) 733-7426

Jett Ramaekers Nazareth (806) 647-7372 Jackson Riggins Stud Horse Genetics Spearman (806) 644-9663 Andrew C. Sanchez Sanchez Show Pigs Fritch (806) 857-0122

Kevin & Burt Williams Williams Livestock Spearman (806) 676-4334 (806) 683-9890 (806) 659-3680

SOUTH PLAINS PLA INS Brian Acevedo ACE Show Pigs Littlefield (806) 340-2764 Jeff & Brennan Armes Rocking A Swine Lubbock (806) 500-3311 Nathan Ashby New Age Genetics Anton (940) 783-2139 Denny Belew Belew Farms Tahoka (806) 470-0969 (806) 998-4046

Ricky Carstensen & Clint Bigham Big-Car Genetics Lockney (806) 494-1280 (806) 652-3459 Meredith Couts Tirbe Genetics Wolfforth (806) 663-0156 Micheal Deleon Perfect Choice Genetics Muleshoe (806) 315-0058 Brice & Payton Easter E6 Farms Post (806) 441-2009 Tyler Endicott Twisted Edge Genetics Lubbock (806) 781-4289

Todd & Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms, TX Abernathy (806) 252-5204

Bronc Fleming Fleming Livestock Hermleigh (325) 895-5096

Brandon & Ethan Biggs Biggs Livestock Plainview (806) 292-6670

Jason Foote Foote Farms Lubbock (432) 290-1020

Wyatt Bigham Lockney (806) 983-1058

Michael Gaydos HD Showpigs Slaton (806) 549-0074

Henry Bishop Lone Star Genetics Brownfield (806) 438-6928 (806) 559-6305 Devin Blanton Devin Blanton Show Pigs Ransom Canyon (806) 773-0090 (806) 829-2732 Scott & Brandi Brooks Field of Dreams Micro Dairy O’Donnell (806) 439-6316 Jason Campbell Campbell Farms Hale Center (806) 839-3160 (806) 787-9664

Todd Gregory & Kelly O’Brien GO Genetics Lamesa (806) 577-2400 Miguel Guerrero Lockney (806) 549-1951 Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms Hale Center (806) 778-7810 Randy Hathorn Hathorn Farms Shallowater (806) 778-7801 Chad & Misty Hill Chad Hill Durocs Lubbock (806) 433-7787

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Collin Kattner Kattner Farms Petersburg (806) 667-3469 Glen Kirkland K&K Farms Hale Center (806) 292-8620 Tadd & Scotta Knight Knight Show Pigs Shallowater (217) 653-0528 Josh & Bridgette Krohn DL Show Pigs Lamesa (806) 759-7735

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Congrats McCoy Scott!

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PRIVATE TREATY AVAILABLE STARTING EARLY SEPTEMBER MOST GILTS SOLD OR LEASED OFF THE FARM

UPCOMING SALE DATES LINDNER FARM SALE #1 AUGUST 14 • COMFORT

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SEMEN ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON BARROW MAKING SIRES PIGS AVAILABLE AT BOTH FARMS STARTING EARLY AUGUST PUREBRED REGISTERED GILTS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE NEW BRAUNFELS FARM || CALL RORY FOR AN APPOINTMENT

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strong and courageous,

Be and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you.

1 Chronicles 28:20

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LOOK AT A STONE CUTTER HAMMERING AWAY AT HIS ROCK, PERHAPS A HUNDRED TIMES WITHOUT AS MUCH AS A CRACK SHOWING IN IT. YET AT THE HUNDRED-AND-FIRST BLOW IT WILL SPLIT IN TWO, AND I KNOW IT WAS NOT THE LAST BLOW THAT DID IT BUT ALL THAT HAD GONE BEFORE. -JACOB RIIS

To our show family, KEEP POUNDING THE ROCK

UPCOMING SALES

65 LITTERS BORN JUNE-SEPT OF ALL BREEDS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM STARTING AUGUST 1

SEMEN AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES

THE ALLIANCE LINDNER FARM SALE BREEDER’S CHOICE AUG 29 • KERRVILLE

AUG 14, 28 • COMFORT

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