February 2023 - Producer Connection

CHAMPIONS PULL WITH D&D.

DON’T JUST DREAM ABOUT IT, WORK FOR IT.

this show season!

TPPA’S MISSION

“Education.

President - Jay Winter, Lubbock

President Elect - Josh Krohn, Lamesa

Vice President - Peter Baumert, Dalhart

Executive Member - Todd Beyers, Abernathy

Executive Member - Charles Hodde, Burton

Executive Member - Robbie Harkey, Hale Center

Immediate Past President - Doug Schaefer, Garden City

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scot Sullivan, Robstown

Coby Berger, Giddings

Chance Waldrip, Dalhart

Cory Rains, Roscoe

Stanley Young, Lubbock

Jeremy Rounsavall, Robstown

Doug Alderson, Marion

Carrie Brockman, Montgomery

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Industry Addresses Commitment to People, Pigs and the Planet

According to Checkoff-funded research, animal welfare and responsible environmental practices are top of mind for consumers.1 This includes assurance that farmers are committed to prioritizing animal well-being, reducing their environmental footprint and contributing to the well-being of their communities.

NPB Announces Goals and Metrics

The industry has an action-based and scientific approach to set benchmarks for where the pork industry is today and creates goals for how it will continue to improve in the future. Progress will be measured on the farm and across the industry using tools to make better, data-driven decisions. Visit porkcares.org to view the 2021 Industry Sustainability Report.

Request an On Farm Sustainability Report

For decades, pork producers have been at the forefront of sustainability, embracing advancements that allow them to do more with less. The next step is to document this progress.

To help, Checkoff-funded On-Farm Sustainability Reports highlight continuous improvement efforts available to all producers. The results will be anonymously aggregated for state and national reports.

These confidential, on-farm reports offer immediate value to pig farmers, who own the report data. Current onfarm report participants used their personalized reports to make on-farm improvements for their bottom line. They shared the reports with financial institutions, suppliers and community members.

“Industry-wide, we will continue to face pressures on environmental stewardship of air, soil and water,” says National Pork Board member and Minnesota producer Dale Stevermer. “To defend our ability to operate, we need current, real-life numbers and to be advocates and educators. We need baseline numbers so we can strive for continuous improvement; that is what the industry has built itself on throughout the past 50-60 years.” The data collection process takes about two hours and can be submitted in any format. Key insights from the report may include:

• Promoting biodiversity on farms – for example, planting more trees around our farm;

• Emphasizing a commitment to the community and employment, with salary and benefits, in rural America; and

• Sharing the value of manure when applied at the right levels and soil depth to improve soil health.

Visit porkcheckoff.org to request a free On-Farm Sustainability Report.

1. Checkoff funded research with Heart + Mind Strategies, Oct 2021.

Photo credit: National Pork Board

USD USDAA’’s F s Fororeign eign Agricultur Agricultural Service al Service Allocates 2023 Allocates F Funds unds

Before the end of 2023, the U . S. Department of A griculture’s Foreign Agr icultural Service (FAS) awarded nearly $20 3 million to help expand export markets for t h e nation’s farm and food produc t s. These funds w e re awarded t o more than 60 organization s t h a t are involved w ith USDA’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Fo reign Market De v elopment Program (FMD).

$175.6 million was allocated by FAS to fiscal 2023 MAP funds to assist 67 nonprofit organizations and cooperatives that support areas such as market research and technical assistance. FAS also provided $27.1 million in the 2023 fiscal year to 20 trade groups representing U.S. agricultural producers.

According to the National Pork Producers Council, NPPC does not directly receive these funds, but continues to lobby Congress to fund each program as one of their Farm Bill priorities. In 2021, MAP and FMD programs benefitted the U.S. pork industry with a record of $8.1 billion products exported.

Agricultur Agricultural P al Prrovisions in the Government ovisions the Government Spending Bill Spending Bill

President Biden signed into law the $1.7 trillion Omnibus Appropriations bill on December 23, 2022. This spending bill funds the government until Sept. 30. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated that the “USDA is ready to hit the ground running in 2023 to keep expanding our economy

from the bottom up and the middle out and ensure that rural communities, farmers, ranchers, and producers are empowered with the tools necessary to thrive.”

The funding package will prioritize economic development in rural America. In addition, the bill included several agricultural items such as disaster assistance, livestock mandatory reporting, and foreign audits.

Wholesale P Wholesale Pork P ork Prices L rices Lower on Se ower on Seasonal Ef asonal Effects, fects, High Slaughter High Slaughter

According to Pork Checkoff, “product markets continue to hold a soft undertone, in part because slaughter at nearly 2.6 million head is near annual highs while retail demand for fresh pork has yet to kick in.” At the end of 2022, ham and pork trim prices had declined due to the holiday season. In addition, pork belly prices have struggled to gain momentum to the overstock of freezer supply.

P Prroposition 12 Update oposition 12

In 2018, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) filed a legal challenge to Proposition 12, which prohibits the sale of pork, eggs, and veal not produced to arbitrary production standards. Standards include farmers providing more space for egg laying hens, breeding sows, and calves raised for veal. Proposition 12 originally was passed by California

voters in November 2018. The legal challenge asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike Proposition 12 as it is invalid under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

In March 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the challenge in the fall of 2022. The Biden administration and others representing the U.S. economy filed amicus briefs in support of N PPC’s case. In September, California announced it finally completed the Prop 12 implementation the same day NPPC/AFBF was filed a reply brief. On October 11, 2022, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments.

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

F Final Rule of Defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Released

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a final rule defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) on December 30, 2022. The final rule will cover the waters that were initially aimed to be protected in the Clean Water Act.

With the debate over WOTUS nearly reaching 50 years, the first rule was issued during the Obama administration. This rule included navigable waters, upstream waters, and certain streams farmers use for drainage and irrigation. During the Trump administration, navigable waters were more narrowly defined with the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR).

According to NPPC, this final rule causes concern for pork producers as it may require more CWA permits, including many drainage features found in or next to farm fields.

esults: NPB Prromotes Br omotes Brand in and 2022

In a constant effort to combat the myths about pig production, National Pork Board has focused on key areas to improve the Real Pork brand. NPB has focused heavily on demonstrating that pork is the most sustainably produced meat through quantifying on-farm practices and positive environmental outcomes. As of November 2022, more than 300 operations representing 2 million pigs have been enrolled in these reports.

On-farm sustainability reports also quantify the value and impact of manure application and adopting in-field practices. Through data recorded, Pork Checkoff reported $8.6 million dollars saved.

In addition, NPB focused o n fin ding new opportunities t o grow pork sa les and creating v alue for ground pork in groc e ry stores. Through Pork Checkoff- funded projec t s, gro und pork is on t rack to surpass 2019 sales.

R Reeal P al Pork Gets R ork Reeal R al Results: NPB P

Biosecurity guidelines

Practical biosecurity guidelines that we can all follow

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

Recommended Supplies for Use at Swine Farms:

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

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

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

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

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

For Potential Buyers Visiting Swine Farms:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Shoes s hould be sanitized daily when tr aveling to farms and sales with o ne o f the r ecommended disinfectants . If you ar e stopping at multi ple farms i n the same day th en you shoul d use an aer oso l disinfectant (i e. Tek-tr o l) to spr ay down everyone’ s shoes, clothes, and bal l caps between farms .

For Swine Farm Operators:

1. Maintain a log of visitors.

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

3. Designate a parking area for visitors.

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

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

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

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

When the show ends, the real work begins:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Major Show CALENDAR

Monday, Jan. 30th

1pm to 7pm – Arrival

JUNIOR MARKET BARROWS

Judge: Seth Swenson, IL

Wednesday, Feb. 1st

9am – Dark OPB, Duroc, Hampshire, White OPB

Thursday, Feb. 2nd

9am – Yorkshire and Crossbred

JUNIOR PUREBRED & CROSSBRED GILTS

Purebred Judge: Will Hilty, PA | Associate Purebred Judge: Joe Grinstead, IN

Crossbred Judge: Brett Beyers, IL

Tuesday, Feb. 7th

12:30am to 10am – Arrival

6am to 2pm – Check-in

12pm – Swine Skill-a-thon Check- in

1pm – Swine Skill-a-thon

Wednesday, Feb. 8th

7am – Duroc, Landrace, Hampshire, Berkshire

7am – Crossbreds

JUNIOR MARKET BARROWS

Thursday, Feb. 9th

7am – Spot, Chester, Poland, Yorkshire

9am – Crossbred Sale Preview

1pm – Crossbred Sale

Judge: Doug Albright, MI (Spot, Poland, Dark Crossbred, Landrace, Crossbred)

Judge: David Korb, OH (Berkshire, Hampshire, Duroc, Chester. Yorkshire)

Friday, Feb. 17th

12:30am to 7am – Arrival

7am to 3pm – Check-in

Saturday, Feb. 18th

7am – Berkshire, Spot, Poland, Hampshire

Sunday, Feb. 19th

7am –Duroc, Dark Crossbred

Tuesday, Feb. 21st

2:00am to 7am – Arrival

7am to 3pm – Check-in

Wednesday, Feb. 22nd

7am –Chester, Landrace, Crossbred classes 89-100

Thursday, Feb. 23rd

7am –Crossbred classes 101-114

Friday, Feb. 24th

2 pm – Auction

TEXAS’ ELITE SHOWCASE

JUNIOR PUREBRED & CROSSBRED GILTS

Lead Judge: Andy Rash, IL | Associate/Sift Judge: Jesse Hoblyn, NE

Thursday, Feb. 9th

5pm to 11pm – Arrival

Friday, Feb. 10th

8am to 6pm – Arrival

8pm - Check-in Deadline

Saturday, Feb. 11th

9am – Purebreds, Champion Purebred Selection, Light Crossbred Division

Sunday, Feb. 12th

7am – Dark Crossbred, Champion Cross, Supreme Champion

1pm – Sale Preview

4pm – Gilts of Distinction Sale

SAN ANGELO

JUNIOR MARKET BARROWS

Judge: Russell Pedrett, CA

Monday, Feb. 13th

6am to 3pm – Wave 1 Arrival

4pm – Check-in

Tuesday, Feb. 14th

8am – Hampshire, Light Cross, Dark Cross

Wednesday, Feb. 15th

6am to 3pm – Wave 2 Arrivals 4pm – Check-In

Thursday, Feb. 16th

8am – Duroc, Light OPB, Dark OPB, Berkshire, Yorkshire

SOUTHWEST TYPE CONFERENCE - BELTON

Wednesday, March 2nd

12pm - Earliest arrival

Thursday, MArch 3rd

9am - Check-in

10am - All hogs must be in the barn

Friday, March 4th

7:30am - York show followed by Landrace, Duroc, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Crossbred boars

Saturday, March 5th

9am – York sale followed by Landrace, Duroc, Hampshire, Berkshire,

HOUSTON

JUNIOR BREEDING GILTS

Judge: Troy Sloan, MO

Thursday, March 2nd

3am to 10am – Arrival

1pm – Check-in

Friday, March 3rd

8am –Show all breeds

JUNIOR MARKET BARROWS

Judge: Miles Toenyes, IL (Duroc, Hampshire, Spot, Other Crossbred II, Yorkshire)

Judge: David Amann, IL (Berkshire, Chester, Other Crossbred I, Poland)

Friday, March 10th

5 pm – Staging lot opens

Saturday, March 11th

3 am to 10am – Arrival

1 pm – Check-in

Sunday, March 12th

8am – Hampshire, Poland, Spot

Monday, March 13th

8am – Other Crossbred I

5 pm – Staging lot opens for Wave 2

Tuesday, March 14th

3 am to 10am – Arrival

1 pm – Check-in

Wednesday, March 15th

8am – Duroc, Berkshire, Yorkshire

Thursday, March 16th

8am – Chester, Other Crossbred II

7:30pm – Grand Drive

Friday, March 17th

12 pm – Auction

RODEO AUSTIN

JUNIOR MARKET BARROWS

Judge: Troy Sloan, MO

Monday, March 20th

9pm – Staging begins

Tuesday, March 21st

7am to 2pm – Arrival 3pm – Check-In Deadline

2 pm – Swine Skill-a-thon Contest

Wednesday, March 22nd

8am – Duroc, Dark OPB, White OPB, Hampshire, Yorkshire

Thursday, March 23rd

8am – Light Crossbred, Dark Crossbred

Saturday, March 25th

10:15am – Auction

2022 WEIGHT BREAKS

2022 WEIGHT BREAKS

TEXAS’ ELITE

SHOWCASE

GILT SHOW & SALE

February 10-12

SAN ANGELO

MARKET BARROW SHOW

February 13-16

LIGHT CROSSBRED

Class 20 - 230-244

Class 21 - 245-275

Class 22 - 276-350

DARK CROSSBRED

Class 23 - 230

Class 24 - 230

Class 25 - 231-240

Class 26 - 241-249

Class 27 - 250-259

Class 28 - 260-269

Class 29 - 270-285

Class 30 - 286-303

Class 31 - 304-350

HAMPSHIRE Class 1- 250-260

Class 2- 250-260

Class 3- 261-276

Class 4- 277-290

LIGHT CROSSBRED

Class 1 – 250-258

Class 2 – 250-258

Class 3 – 259-274

Class 4- 275-290

DARK CROSSBRED

Class 1 – 250 pounds

Class 2 – 250 pounds

Class 3 – 251-259

Class 4 - 260-268

Class 5 – 269-282

Class 6 – 283-290

DUROC

Class 1- 250-252

Class 2- 253-269

Class 3- 270-287

Class 4- 288-290

CROSSBRED GILTS

Class 1 - 230-233

Class 10 - 259-264

Class 11 - 265-269

BERKSHIRE

Class 1 - 240-248

POLAND CHINA

Class 13 - 240-257

JUNIOR GILT SHOW

February 9 - 11

MARKET BARROW SHOW

February 17-23

SAN ANTONIO HOUSTON

MARKET BARROW SHOW

March 11-16

MARKET BARROW SHOW

March 21-23

Class 2 - 230-233

Class 3 - 230-233

Class 4 - 234-239

Class 5 - 240-245

Class 8 - 246-253

Class 9 - 254-258

Class 12 - 270-275

Class 15 - 278-282

Class 16 - 283-290

Class 17 - 291-304

Class 18 - 305-325

Class 19 - 326-332

Class 2 - 249-267

Class 3 - 268-290

SPOT

Class 6 - 240-241

Class 7 - 242-252

Class 8 - 253-261

Class 9 - 262-275

Class 10 - 276-290

Class 14 - 258-290

HAMPSHIRE

Class 17 - 240-243

Class 18 - 240-243

Class 19 - 244-250

Class 20 - 251-258

Class 21 - 259-264

Class 22 - 265-268

Class 23 - 269-277

Class 24 - 278-288

Class 25 - 289-290

DUROC Class 1 - 250-254

Class 2 - 250-254

Class 3 - 255-260

Class 4 - 261-265

Class 7 - 266-270

Class 8 - 271-278

Class 9 - 279-289

Class 10 - 290

HAMPSHIRE

Class 15 - 250-252

Class 16 - 250-252

Class 17 - 250-252

Class 18 - 250-252

Class 21 - 252-257

Class 22 - 258-261

Class 23 - 262-266

Class 24 - 267-270

Class 27 - 271-276

Class 28 - 277-284

Class 29 - 285-290

POLAND CHINA

Class 34 - 240-254

Class 35 - 255-290

BERKSHIRE

Class 38 - 250

Class 49 - 251-260

Class 40 - 261-272

Class 41 - 273-290

DUROC Class 1 250-250

Class 2 251-266

Class 3 267-279

Class 4 280-290

DARK OPB

Class 5 250-250

Class 6 254-265

Class 7 266-274

Class 8 275-290

WHITE OPB

Class 9 250-261

Class 10 262-290

HAMPSHIRE

Class 11 250-252

Class 12 250-252

Class 13 250-253

Class 14 255-258

Class 15 259-265

Class 16 266-275

Class 17 276-290

WHITE OPB

Class 1 - 250-264

Class 2 - 265-290

2022 WEIGHT BREAKS

DUROC

Class 34 - 240-243

Class 35 - 244-255

Class 36 - 256-264

Class 37 - 265-270

Class 38 - 271-276

Class 39 - 277-281

Class 40 - 282-286

Class 41 - 287-290

Class 42 - 287-290

BLACK OPB

Class 1- 250-265

Class 2- 250-265

Class 3- 267-290

DARK CROSSBRED

Class 51 - 240-243

Class 52 - 240-243

Class 53 - 244-250

Class 54 - 251-257

Class 55 - 258-264

Class 56 - 265-271

Class 57 - 272-278

Class 58 - 279-287

Class 59 - 288-290

BERKSHIRE

Class 1- 250-262

Class 2- 263-290

CHESTER WHITE

Class 68 - 240-254

Class 69 - 255-280

Class 70 - 281-290

YORKSHIRE Class 73 - 240-247

Class 74 - 248-256

Class 75 - 257-265

Class 76 - 266-274

Class 77 - 275-286

Class 78 - 287-290

YORKSHIRE

Class 1- 250-259

Class 2- 260-281

Class 3- 282-290

LANDRACE

Class 85 - 240-269

Class 86 - 270-290

OTHER CROSSBRED

Class 89 - 240-243

Class 90 - 240-243

Class 91 - 240-243

Class 92 - 244-249

Class 95 - 250-254

Class 96 - 255-257

Class 97 - 258-261

Class 98 - 262-264

Class 99 - 265-266

Class 100 - 267-269

Class 101 - 270-274

Class 102 - 275-277

Class 103 - 278-282

Class 104 - 283-289

Class 105 - 290

Class 106 - 290

SPOT

Class 44 - 250-254

Class 45 - 250-254

Class 46 - 255-268

Class 47 - 269-290

DARK CROSS Class 50 - 250-251

Class 51 - 250-251

Class 52 - 250-251

Class 53 - 252-256

Class 56 - 257-261

Class 57 - 262-267

Class 58 - 268-274

Class 59 - 275-286

Class 60 - 287-290

YORKSHIRE Class 65 - 250

Class 66 - 251-262

Class 69 - 263-270

Class 70 - 271-284

Class 71 - 285-290

CHESTER & OPB Class 76 - 250-254

Class 77 - 255-272

Class 78 - 273--290

OTHER CROSSBRED

Class 81 - 250

Class 82 - 250

Class 83 - 250

Class 84 - 250

Class 85 - 250

Class 86 - 250

Class 87 - 250

Class 90 - 251-254

Class 91 - 255-258

Class 92 - 259-261

Class 93 - 262-264

Class 94 - 265-267

Class 95 - 268-269

Class 98 - 270-272

Class 99 - 273-275

Class 100 - 276-279

Class 101 - 280-285

Class 102 - 286-290

Class 103 - 286-290

YORKSHIRE Class 18 250-250

Class 19 253-265

Class 20 267-287

Class 21 290-290

LIGHT CROSSBRED

Class 22 250-250

Class 23 250-250

Class 24 255-265

Class 25 266-269

Class 26 270-280

Class 27 285-290

DARK CROSSBRED

Class 28 250-250

Class 29 250-250

Class 30 250-250

Class 31 250-250

Class 32 252-255

Class 33 257-259

Class 34 260-264

Class 35 265-271

Class 36 272-276

Class 37 277-283

Class 38 284-290

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to the CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY

THE IMPACT OF THE

CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY

FOUNDATION FEMALE

scholarship & Grant

It is no secret that supporting and encouraging our youth is one of the most important actions we all can take. For more than a decade, the Certified Texas Bred Program has given back over $115,000 to youth in scholarship funds. Through the Texas Pork Producers Association Foundation Gilt Scholarship & Production Grant, the association has been fortunate enough to support the youth of Texas in their future endeavors.

The purpose of the Texas Pork Producers Association Foundation Gilt Scholarship 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. In addition, the Texas Pork Producers Association Foundation Gilt Production Grant is awarded to graduating seniors who are planning to pursue and or continue their efforts in swine production.

Association membership shares a strong commitment in recognizing youth that have been involved within the CTBR program. The TPPA Foundation Gilt Scholarship/Production Grant is funded with proceeds of the Foundation Gilt which is sold as lot 3 in the Gilts of Distinction sale at Texas’ Elite Showcase. Since the beginning of the program, 12 firms have donated the foundation female. This year, the female will be donated by Luke Lindner of Lindner Showpigs.

Since the first scho larship recipients in 2011, 4 6 students with a pass ion for t he CTBR program and swin e indu stry have been awarded t h is scholarship. Rec ipi ents have since travelled nationw ide to pursue their goals.

PREVIOUS DONORS OF THE

FOUNDATION FEMALE

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Previous scholarship recipients

Jarrot Foote grew up in Seminole, Texas, raising and showing pigs with his family. After receiving this scholarship in 2017, Foote attended South Plains College where he was a member of the livestock judging team. He then continued his education at Texas Tech University and graduated 2021 with a degree in Agricultural Education.

Currently, Foote is the ag teacher at Plains ISD and raises showpigs with his father, Dwight, as JDF Farms. JDF Farms has won several CTBR Class Champions, including a class champion at the Texas’ Elite Showcase last year.

“I believe this scholarship means more to me now than when I received it,” Foote said. “It was a great honor to receive this scholarship, but now being a breeder who believes in this program, it means just a bit more. “

Receiving the Foundation Gilt Scholarship in 2020, Adaline Utley of Levelland, Texas, has used this scholarship to pursue her career in ag policy. Utley is a sophomore Animal Science and Agricultural Communications major at Texas A&M University. When asked what this scholarship meant to her, Utley said the scholarship assisted her in more ways than one.

“ The CTBR Foundation Scholarship has relieved part of the financial burden that comes with college, so that I am able to focus on my studies and remain involved in the Texas A&M study body,” Utley said.

Last year, Utley had the opportunity to intern in Washington, D.C. with the National Association of Wheat Growers. After college, Utley plans to attend law school and become an agricultural lobbyist in Washington, D.C.

Recent scholarship recipient, Faith Geisitweidt of Fredericksburg, Texas, has recently completed her first semester of college at Texas Tech University. In the last several months, Faith has competed at the National FFA contest in Prepared Public Speaking, was accepted into the student senate at TTU, and attended the Western Leaders Summit. Faith said she plans to use this opportunity to impact the industry she was raised in.

“The Certified Texas Bred Registry Foundation Female scholarship has been a blessing to my college experience,” Geistweidt said. “ With this scholarship, I have been able to pursue my degree in Agricultural Communications with minors in International Agribusiness and Political Science. Thanks to this scholarship, I have the opportunity to chase my dreams while giving back to the industry which built me ”

THE FIRM BEHIND THE FOUNDATION FEMALE

The excitement began at a young age. Growing up around his family raising show pigs and running a feed mill, Luke Lindner has been rooted within the industry for numerous years. After discovering his passion for show pigs early on, he has since opened the door to countless opportunities for success.

In 2015, Luke began Lindner Show Pigs in Comfort, Texas, immediately following high school. Originally starting with 30 sows, his operation has now grown into a 150 sow operation mostly consisting of crossbreds, berkshires, and other minor breeds. Luke said his operation farrows yearround with a focus on Texas majors.

For as long as Luke can remember, he has had a passion for breeding and genetics. By keeping a clear mindset and focusing on his preferences, Lindner Show Pigs has had much success at many levels over the last seven years.

Luke said his father, Jason, has been his greatest role model not only in shaping him into who he is today but for crafting his mindset within the livestock industry. Jason began Lindner Show Feeds in 2001. From feeding to raising livestock, Jason has given Luke much advice on how to pursue his dream of running his own operation.

“The best advice I have ever been given is from my dad,” Luke said. ”Dad always said believe in your genetics and don’t be afraid to use your own boars.”

This advice has proven to be more than true for Lindner’s operation. In just seven years, Lindner Show Pigs has generated crossbred and berkshire-crossbred genetics that has had tremendous success across the nation. Whataberk, a boar no stranger to the show pig industry, has had a significant impact on this herd.

“I bred a berkshire sow to Wedding Night to test it out,” Luke said. “I ended up with Whataberk and his brother that was Berkshire marked. I kept Whataberk intact; however, his brother ended up Champion Berkshire barrow at San Angelo. In his first crop, Whataberk sired champions at every Texas major, OYE, and LSU. I now have way more berkshire classing sows than I ever thought I would have.”

On the other hand, the cornerstone sow for Lindner Show Pigs would be a purebred yorkshire sow, Kirby. She alone has raised the fourth overall crossbred gilt at World Pork Expo, the Reserve Grand Champion barrow at Fort Worth, the Champion Yorkshire barrow at the Hill Country District Show, multiple class winners, and numerous keeper gilts.

She is also the grandmother to ‘Disco’, the $60,000 gilt sold at the San Antonio gilt sale in 2020, the Grand Champion barrow at Rodeo Austin in 2019, and the Reserve Champion Other Crossbred barrow at San Antonio in 2022. Luke said she is still in production today and they continue to see banners out of her line each year.

Before these accomplishments, a significant part of Lindner Show Pigs started when two teenagers fell in love. Luke began dating his wife, Fallon, at ages 14 and 16. A few years later, he then began to take raising pigs seriously and started to help her and her sister, Lauren, with their show pigs. From there on, the trio’s dedication set the foundation for Lindner Show Pigs for years to come.

“We were a bunch of young kids with a passion,” Luke said. “Helping Fallon and Lauren was some of the best times of my life. My proudest moment and something I will never forget was raising and watching Lauren win Grand Overall at Rodeo Austin for her last show her senior year.”

Since then, the memories just keep getting better. Luke and Fallon got married in November 2021 and built their home on the farm. The pair continues to focus on making their firm the best that it can be. Luke said Fallon is what keeps him going and is his greatest encourager.

“My wife has been my greatest help around the farm,“ Luke said. “She is the best pig puller I have ever seen and can spot a health issue without batting an eye. I often joke that I probably wouldn’t have a live pig without her.”

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In addition, the Lindner Show Pigs family has grown tremendously. The Lindners help multiple families across the state at Texas majors. Luke said the most rewarding part of this industry would be helping these families that have invested in his operation and watching them succeed.

“I have seen firsthand that showing livestock can completely change a kid’s work ethic and attitude,” Luke said. “This industry and showing livestock teach youth responsibility, consistency, and how to be humble winners and gracious losers.”

Luke attributes the success of Lindner Show Pigs to his customers and their belief in his program. With many goals in mind for the next several years, Lindner’s focus will continue to be guiding youth and their families to success.

“The ultimate goal of our operation is to continue helping these families be successful at all levels of competition for years to come,” Luke said. “We consider them our family. I, nor my operation, would not be what we are today without them.”

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Texas Pork Leadership Camp

Who can attend?

• Ages 16-18, not in college yet

• Have a definite interest in the swine industry

• Willing to learn, grow, and become an advocate for the swine industry

Key Topics COvered

• Current Industry Issues

• Live Animal Evaluation & Carcass Fabrication

• Pork Wars Cooking Challenge

• Large Commercial Farm Tour

• Leadership & Team Building

• Pork Processing Facility Tour

• Retail Marketing

• Promotion & Media

• College Prep, Careers, & Internships

• Advocacy Training

If you’re interested in devoting five days of long hours to meeting interesting people and gaining a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the Texas and US pork industry, apply today at TexasPork.org!

APPLICATION DEADLINE

APril 20th camp dates will be announced at a later date

Certified texas bred registry

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Scholarship and Production grant

April 1st applications Due

Scholarship

Over $100,000 has been awarded in scholarships since 2011

In 2022, five scholarships were awarded at $2,500 each

Production Grant

Provide financial assistance to deserving 4-H and FFA students who are continuing their involvement in swine production through establishing their own breeding program.

Minimum amount of $2,500

Premier Exhibitors

OF THE CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY

PREMIER EXHIBITORS

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THE TOP THREE EXHIBITORS OF CTBR BARROWS IN EACH CLASS AT the State Fair of Texas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston and Austin. Plus, Texas’ Elite Showcase.

Additional benefits

$100 premium, vinyl banner, and cap awarded to each CTBR class champion

$1,000 premium spread out over the Top 5 at Texas’ Elite Showcase Scholarship opportunites

Honored during the annual TPPA CONFERENCE & YOUTH SYMPOSIUM

Premier Exhibitors

KENLEY KROHN

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JENNY SULLIVAN

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KAMLYNN MASON MONTGOMERY

WESTON LACKEY

HASKELL

LEIGHTON PHILLIPS

ABILENE

KADEN MASON MONTGOMERY

OWEN SEIDENBERGER

GARDEN CITY

TEXAS PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE

Junior

Ambassador Program

For many decades, the Texas Pork Producers Association has focused on advocating, educating and encouraging the youth in Texas. The Association is driven to provide different avenues for Texas youth to grow within the industry by providing things like scholarship, the Texas Pork Leadership Camp, Youth Symposium, and more.

With efforts to continue our mission of advancing a sustainable and profitable pork industry, the Association was inspired to create a youth program that would generate visible leaders for our industry and communities. New this year, TPPA will introduce the Texas Pork Producers Association Junior Ambassador Program to begin creating current and future youth advocates.

Over the course of two years, junior ambassadors will participate in association events, youth tours, personal development training, educational sessions, and more. Junior ambassadors will encourage, educate, and serve others to help take part in actively advocating wherever they are. The program will challenge youth to want more for themselves while learning more about the swine industry.

Director of Youth and Communications, Riley Reep, said she hopes that this program will generate future leaders not only for the swine industry, but for others as well.

“When the idea of this program surfaced, I was encouraged to establish our why in implementing this program in the first place,” Reep said. “After much thought, it was simple: to create future innovators, problem-solvers, logical leaders, and selfless role models. We always say our youth is our future, but we have to ensure they are prepared to make a difference.”

How it Works

Applications for the program will be open from March 1 through May 1, 2023. For the first year, six junior ambassadors will be selected through an application and interview process. Following 2023, the association will move forward with selecting four junior ambassadors each year. Each group of ambassadors will serve a term of two years. The first TPPA Junior Ambassadors will be announced in June 2023. Junior ambassadors will be held to a higher standard as they will be expected to represent the association and our industry at many levels. It is required that junior ambassadors put forth all efforts to fulfill their duties during his or her term.

Upon selection in June, junior ambassadors will travel to the TPPA office in Lubbock, TX, for orientation and educational training. Over three days, junior ambassadors will extensively review the program, meet with association leadership, participate in public speaking/crisis communications training, learn about

the Association, expand their knowledge about the industry, as well as engage in personal and professional development activities.

In September, they will travel to Amarillo, TX for a week to tour and meet with multiple industry representatives during the Junior Ambassador Tour. The goal of the tour will be to allow ambassadors to further their knowledge of the industry while gaining valuable networking experiences with industry partners. Each year, junior ambassadors will travel to a new destination to grow their network and experience new areas of the industry.

In addition, junior ambassadors will attend and assist with multiple events such as Texas’ Elite Showcase, BBQ Austin, and the Texas Pork Industry Conference.

Application Process and Guidelines

Eligible applicants for the junior ambassador program must be ages 17-21 as of January 1 of the application year. On March 1st of each year, the application process will open. The application will be comprised of a handful of essay questions and three (3) references. At least one reference listed must be a TPPA member. Applicants must complete the application by May 1st. From there, the youth advisory committee will review all applications anonymously. Through a rubric given, applicants can earn up to 80 points. Each committee member will review and award points to each application. Once all

applications are sent in, the Director of Youth and Communications will add all points together. The highest scores will be interviewed. Applicants will be notified of their status by May 15th.

Interviews will be conducted virtually during June with the applicant, an outside group of industry professionals, and the Director of Youth and Communications. The applicant will be asked questions formed by the outside group of industry professionals.

After all interviews are completed, the interview panel will rank the applicants individually. Rankings will determine which youth members will be selected to serve as a Texas Pork Producers Association Junior Ambassador. Junior ambassadors will be announced within 24 hours of the final interview.

Each year, four (4) junior ambassadors will be selected to serve a two (2) year term. Every year during June, a new group of four (4) members be elected. For the first year (2023), we will elect six (6) junior ambassadors. Following 2023, we will move forward with selecting four (4) junior ambassadors each year.

For more information, visit www.texaspork.org or contact riley@texaspork.org.

A&M University Agricultural Sciences

At West Texas A&M University, Department of Agricultural Sciences, we are expanding our horizons within the Swine Industry! The WTAMU Research Feedlot is now home to a brand-new, state-of-the-art, swine unit.

WTAMU agriculture students also have the unique opportunity to assist with various swine events, from the Swine Skillathon at San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo to Rodeo Austin’s barrow show.

OWEN SEIDENBERGER

SEIDENBERGER YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

In the small agricultural town of Garden City, TX, you will find Owen Seidenberger, better known as “Big O.” From his family farm to his many accomplishments, it is safe to say “Big O” is a young man with even bigger goals. However, to Owen, his greatest joys in life are the opportunities that have crafted him into who he is today.

“I pride myself as a God fearing, farm boy who loves to evaluate livestock and works hard to reach my goals,” said Seidenberger. “ These goals pushed me out of my comfort zones and allowed me to build confidence in public speaking and leadership at a very young age.”

Owen is the son of Eric and Christy Seidenberger and the brother to Reed and Lacy. For many years, the Seidenberger family has been involved within the livestock industry. Growing up heavily involved in the agriculture, Owen and his siblings found their love for showing swine at a young age.

“My dad raised and showed pigs while growing up. My mom did not even know the difference in swine breeds,” said Owen. “Next thing we knew, Reed started showing pigs in third grade and our barns have not been empty since. My dad had no desire to raise show pigs in spite of the rest of us begging him frequently. My mom took the challenge of being a “Show Mom” very seriously and hauled us to multiple show pig camps so we could learn how to care, feed, and train our animals as a family.”

For over 15 years, the Seidenberger family has been purchasing show pigs from predominately breeders of the Certified Texas Bred Registry program. Owen and his siblings have showed at numerous jackpots and all of the Texas major shows, including Texas’ Elite Showcase. In 2022, Owen earned the honor as being named a Premier Exhibitor of the Certified Texas Bred Registry.

“To be recognized as a CTBR Premier Exhibitor swine showman is a dream come true,” Seidenberger said. “It is the ultimate accolade for myself and my family.”

In addition to this award, Seidenberger placed in the top 10 and made the sale at four Texas majors last year. He said his ultimate goal is to show good swine to their potential; therefore, this was proof to himself that he was on the right track.

Throughout his four years in high school, Owen has been involved in many organizations. He has served as the football team captain, a 4-H state officer, FFA officer, and more. Additionally, he has been heavily involved in the National Honor Society and his church.

Owen found his passion for evaluating livestock at a young age. Ever since, he has competed at 4-H and FFA livestock judging contests across the state. When he was in the 6th grade, he said that their county hired a young swine enthusiast, Jacob McKillip, that brought a new perspective to his family’s show stock. Although McKillip is no longer the Seidenberger’s county agent, Owen says Jacob is considered family and has helped him continue to grow his passion for the swine industry.

With great success at the 2022 Texas’ Elite Showcase, Owen found pride in his achievements and wanted to keep the genetics to raise his own swine herd. After much discussion with Jacob, he and Owen decided to fulfill their dream of raising show pigs and M&S Livestock was formed. McKillip said Owen understood the time and effort it takes to win at the highest levels; therefore, he was ecstatic when Owen wanted his help to start a herd of their own.

“After spending many years around Owen, I came to realize he not only has an incredible eye and ability to evaluate livestock, but more importantly matched my level of passion and competitive drive,” McKillip said. “When I was his age, I would have killed for someone to take me under their wing and help me get started. So when he expressed interest in raising hogs it was a no brainer to bring him into the fold.”

The best advice Owen has been given is that life isn’t always about winning or success, but more so about the memories and lessons of the road you have traveled on.

For Owen, he says his biggest challenge has not been beginning his operation, but that he lost his best friend, Ryder Gass, in a car accident in January 2022.

“My whole world flipped upside down on that night of January 5th,” Owen said. “It was a struggle to proceed with anything in life with normality as before. All of my hobbies and interests all of the sudden seemed so dull.”

Owen’s favorite bible verse is Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according

to his purpose.” Through standing firm in his faith, Owen made an effort to grow from his loss and prepare for the next chapter of life by surrounding himself with those who believe in him.

“Thankfully, I have people in my life willing to stand by me and push me such as Jacob,” Owen said. “His willingness to partner with me in M&S Livestock has helped me in my grieving. I love to watch videos, study genetics and talk about the breeding pieces for future litters.”

The pair looks forward to raising pigs that have potential to earn awards for the families that have and will purchase show pigs from M&S Livestock in the future. Seidenberger says the most rewarding part about being involved within the industry has been the friendships and connections he has made.

Following the loss of Ryder, Jason C. Spence continuously checked in on Owen. With Spence’s help, he and Owen honored Ryder at their county stock show.

“Spence will always hold a very special place in my heart not just because he helped me raise over $58,000 for the Ryder Gass Memorial Scholarship, but for his guiding words and kind texts the days and weeks after the loss of my friend,” Owen said. “Jason never met a stranger. He spread his love for the Lord and raised countless funds for the youth of Texas.”

Owen has had many individuals that he has looked up to within the industry. He said one of his role models has been Todd Beyers because he started his herd as a young man and has since changed the caliber of the Chester breed. In addition, Owen said

he not only admires Beyers’ success within the industry, but even more so he and his family’s humble, kind and God-fearing character.

Growing up alike, Seidenberger also looks up to Marty and Zach Weishuhn. Similar in kind, the brothers come from a cotton farming family with an eye and passion for livestock. Owen enjoys their frequent conversations about genetics and improvement. In addition, Seidenberger looks up to his county agent, Cody Trimble.

In the future, Owen plans to continue his livestock judging career at the junior college level then transfer to a major university while pursuing a degree in Ag Business. Ultimately, he plans to continue his pursuit in raising livestock while being blessed enough to enjoy large game hunts around the world. With his values of honesty, dedication and hard work, “Big O” says he is looking forward for the years to come.

“I have gained resilience from raising and showing livestock,” Seidenberger said. “It takes work to be successful and you can’t give up. I know the lessons I have taken from the highs and lows throughout my four years of high school will be fundamental for later success.”

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Pantone 527 purple

You Deserve to be Recognized!

Jim McManigal / Chuck Real Outstanding Swine Volunteer Award

The Jim McManigal / Chuck Real Outstanding Swine Volunteer Award is to recognize outstanding adult volunteers who have shown excellent involvement and contributions to the FFA and 4-H swine programs on the local level. Producers are encouraged to nominate individuals for this award. All applications are reviewed and selection is determined by the TPPA Awards Committee.

Nomination Process:

• Nominations will be accepted from current members of the TPPA.

• Nominations consist of a letter of recommendation describing the level of involvement and contribution to the FFA and 4-H swine programs, in addition to the form found online. Additional letters of support or verification will be accepted and considered.

Texas Heritage Pig Production Award

Has your family been in pig production for 50 years or more? Apply now for the Texas Heritage Pig Production Award!

OWNERSHIP / PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. Pigs must have been continuously owned and produced by family members for two or more generations for at least 50 years.

2. The line of ownership from the first family member producing pigs to the current owner(s) may be through wives, husbands, children, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins. Adopted children will be recognized equally with biological children. The line of ownership and approximate dates of ownership need to be included in the application.

3. Any pig production that has been sold or is in the process of being sold or leased to a non-relative is ineligible.

4. Owner or co-owner must actively manage and direct the everyday pig operation of the farm. Absentee ownership of production does not qualify.

Applications are available at TEXASPORK.ORG Deadline: APRIL 1, 2023

Texas Heritage Pig Production and the Jim McManigal / Chuck Real Outstanding Swine Volunteer Awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet held in conjunction with the Texas Pork Industry Conference on June 17th in Lubbock, Texas.

Texas Pork producers Internship Opportunity

Texas Pork Producers Association (TPPA) is proud to represent the state’s very dynamic and unique pork industry. Texas is not only home to elite seedstock and showpig breeders and the country’s strongest youth swine program, but some of the most progressive commercial pork production farms in America are found here. As the respected and unified voice of t he Texas Pork Industry, we strive to fulfill our mission of...

EDUCATION. ADVOCACY. PROMOTION.

The Texas Pork Producers Association is dedicated to the advancement of a sustainable and profitable pork industry.

Overview

•10-12 week summer internship in Lubbock, TX

•Gain knowledge of an agriculture organization

•Learn about & assist with producer and youth programs

•Be a key leader in the Texas Pork Leadership Camp

•Develop and facilitate conference & youth symposium

•Design ads and articles for the Producer Connection Magazine

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Become certified in quality Care

The Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) curriculum enhances the educational experience for young people who show or produce livestock. The national, multi-species, science-based program for ages 8 to 21 focuses on continually improving the care of animals and provide a higher level of food safety to consumers.

The YQCA curriculum was developed through a collaboration of livestock industry professionals and educators, and it is accepted by many state livestock shows and fairs that require youth quality assurance certification. The program is an expansion of the National Pork Board’s former Youth PQA Plus program, which offered training for swine only. Visit porkcheckoff.org to learn more.

FOOD FEATURE

Wake up and smell the bacon (or sausage)!

Breakfast Casserole Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 lb of Spicy Breakfast Sausage

• 6 eggs

• 2 cups of Shredded Cheese

• (Pick your favorite)

• 1/2 package of Frozen Hashbrowns

• 2 cups of Milk

• 1 can of Rotel

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• Brown sausage in a skillet until cooked completely

• In a seperate bowl, mix eggs and milk together. Next, add rotel, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

• In a 9 x 13 baking dish, add hashbrowns and sausage on bottom. Then pour egg mixture on top.

• Bake for 45 minues covered with foil. Remove foil and cook for 10 minutes until bubbly.

Breakfast Sandwhich Bacon

Ingredients

• 3 slices of bacon

• 1 large egg

• 1 slice of colby jack cheese

• 1 hamburger bun or 2 slices of bread (your choice)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• Once heated, cook bacon throughly

• While bacon is cooking, cook your egg(s) and add salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings to taste.

• After bacon and eggs are cooked completely, toast your bread.

• Combine eggs and bacon on one slice of toast and top with cheese.

• Add the other slice of toast on top and enjoy!

in a BlanketPigs

Ingredients

• 2 cans of crecent rolls

• 1 package of mini smoked sausages

• Sliced cheese (if desired)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• Slice crescent dough into slices

• Wrap each slice around one mini smoked sausage. Add cheese in the middle if desired.

• Spray and place on a cookie sheet. Cook until dough is done.

Sausage Gravy Busicuts &

Ingredients

Buiscuts:

• 1 can of your favorite busicuts

Directions

Gravy:

• 1 lb. breakfast sausage

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil

• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

• 3 cups milk

• salt and pepper

• In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium-high heat. Remove cooked sausage to a plate and set aside, reserving fat.

• Add enough olive oil to the reserved fat to reach 3 Tbsp. and heat. Sprinkle flour on hot oil and using a wooden spoon, stir to combine. Cook stirring constantly until your desired doneness.

• Slowly add milk and stir to combine. Mixture will start to thicken. Add seasonings, salt, and pepper to taste. Add sausage back to skillet, stir to combine, and serve over hot biscuits.

CERTIFIED TEXAS BREDREGISTRY

Certified Texas Bred Registry Breeder Directory

In the 25 year history of the CTBR program, over $1 MILLION has been awarded to 4-H and FFA youth through premiums and scholarships. Buy your next showpig from a CTBR breeder.

Driven by breeders. Serving youth. Promoting Texas.

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

Northern High Plains

Addison Butler

Claude (806)236-8883

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

Billy Wiggs Clarendon (806)290-3774

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

Breleigh Butler Claude (806)236-8883

Cambryn Gratz Canyon (806)678-3544

Chance Waldrip Cornerstone Ventures LLC Dalhart (806)341-5764

Charles & Greg Slough

GNC Genetics Gruver (806)736-0002

Chris Fischbacher Fischbacher Showpigs Wildorado (806)336-2162

Colby Newbrough Newbrough Showpigs Silverton (806)983-0017

Colton Bezner

TRI Genetics Dalhart (806)333-5935

Daxton Saul Quitaque (806)217-1578

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

Jenna Mayer WT Showpigs Canyon (806)789-0095

Jett Ramaekers Nazareth (806)647-7372

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

Joshua Davis JC Acre Canyon (806)316-0863

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

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

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

Kirk Saul Quitaque (806)217-1578

Kyanna Rice Mclean (806)207-0806

Kyle Butler Claude (806) 236-8883

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

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

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

Nicholas Artho Twisted SIX Genetics Stratford (806) 884-8011

Nick Albracht IDK Genetics Amarillo (806)433-1896

Scott Stedje Team Stedje Gruver (806)898-7411

Seth Ralston RALSTON HOG FARM Dalhart (806)773-6989

Shane & Tatum Swenhaugen Rival Genetics Canadian (806)202-4789

Shelby Padgett Cactus Family Farms Amarillo (806)373-2333

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

Trace McBride McBride Livestock Canyon (806)474-5167

Troy Cole Cole Farms LaCoste (210)462-6157

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

Wayne & Leslie Harman Harman Farms Perryton (806)202-2176

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

Zac Huseman Nazareth (806)647-9435

Southern High Plains

AJ Diaz 3D Showpigs Ralls (806)999-6179

Austin Moore Plainview (505)239-5913

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

Brandon & Ethan Biggs BIGGS LIVESTOCK Plainview (806) 292-6670

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

Brian Acevedo ACE Show Pigs Littleield (806) 340-2764

Brock Milloy MC Show Pigs Seminole (254) 631-3380

Chad Orum Orum Showpigs Seminole (806) 535-9144

Coby Johnson Slaton (806) 535-3206

Cody Spies BS Livestock Levelland (806) 324-7737

Collin & Courtney Kattner Kattner Farms Petersburg (806) 777-4056

Connor Meyers Greenville

Dan Patterson Littleield (806) 778-2452

Darla Heinrich M2 Livestock Tahoka (806) 778-4514

Delton & Dusti Osborn 3rd Day Genetics Justiceburg (806)559-1012

Denny Belew Belew Farms Tahoka (806)470-0969

Dustin Urbantke Muleshoe (806)638-0099

Dwight & Jarrot Foote JDF Farms Seminole (432)847-6884

Gary Patterson Gary Patterson Livestock Hale Center (806)418-0759

Greg Methvin Greg Methvin Genetics Levelland (806)638-5141

Heath Hodges LA Farms Slaton (806)782-8595

Ian & Chama Schaefer Impact Livestock Slaton (432)213-3623

Jace Baker Bakers Branch Showpigs Tahoka (806)200-0476

Jacob McKillip & Owen Seidenberger M&S Livestock Slaton (765)337-5792

Jason Foote

Foote Farms Lubbock (432)209-1020

Jason & Amanda Campbell Campbell Farms

Abernathy (806)787-9664

Jay Sprabeary Strive Livestock Lubbock (806)470-6572

Jay & Will Winter Wintex Farms Lubbock (806)438-2986

Jeff & Brennan Armes Rocking A Swine Lubbock (806)500-3311

Jerad & Bubby Nesmith Nesmith Made Livestock Levelland (303)506-8279

Jonathan Hisey Hi-Ho Genetics Lubbock (806)281-7973

Jonn Goldammer Goldammer Showstock Lubbock (956)874-8047

Josh Krohn DL SHOW PIGS

Lamesa (806)438-2916

Josh Jordan MRM Showpigs Slaton (806)781-2429

JR Reyna R&B Showpigs Levelland (806)891-8445

Kayden Gillit Lubbock (806)778-1617

Kelby&Branden O’Brien/ Hagen Montgomery Four Five Livestock Lamesa (806)200-3624

Kenley Krohn Lamesa (806)438-2916

Kenneth Thomason KT Show Pigs Spur (806)422-0054

Kerry Shain Outlaw Genetics Seminole (325)206-3615

Kevin Methvin Methvin Hog Farm Levelland (806)638-5140

Landry Miller Miller Show Pigs Abernathy

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

Meredith Couts Tribe Genetics Wolfforth (806)663-0156

Michael Therwhanger Therwhanger Show Pigs

Seminole

(806)215-0622

Morgan Boyd Boyd Family Genetics Lamesa (806)759-8463

Nathan Ashby Ashby Showpigs Hale Center (940)783-2139

Oliver Rusher Sweet Tooth Farms Plainview (806)685-1941

Payton Easter E6 Farms Post (806)441-2009

Robbie & Keith Harkey HARKEY FARMS Hale Center (806)778-7810

Roger & Jeremy Lacy Lacy Show Pigs Seminole (432)209-7082

Rowdy Huffaker Huffaker Farms Hale Center (806)292-4116

Russell & Tysha Miller 3T Show Pigs Littlefield (806)543-2769

Ryan Marricle Marricle Showpigs Muleshoe (806)566-9002

Shane Shobert RED RAIDER GENETICS Spur (806)269-1313

Shawn Brewer

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

Stan Johnson SNJ Livestock

Ropesville (817)304-3534

Steven Lopez LB Showpigs Plains (806)831-2972

Tadd, Cameron, & Scotta Knight Knight Show Pigs

Shallowater (217)653-0528

Todd and Moriah Beyers Beyers Farms, TX

Abernathy (806)252-5204

Todd Gregory & Kelley O’Brien GO Genetics

Lamesa (806)577-2400

Tyler Endicott

Twisted Edge Genetics Lubbock (806)781-4289

Warren Hatley Hatley Show Stock

Shallowater (809)789-5317

Wesley Jones

JH Showpigs

Plainview (806)778-5011

West Texas

Allen & Aiden Richburg Richburg Show Pigs

Roscoe

(325)236-5666

Annabelle Hill Early (325)864-4239

Austin Jenkins CR’Z J Livestock May (325)800-8137

Ben & Misty Cozart Cozart Family Genetics Zephyr (254)433-2201

Bennie Bible Santa Anna (325)214-4140

Billy Bob Orsagh Big Much Genetics Cisco (254)488-1053

Brad Mund Mund Livestock Wall (325)456-8430

Brandon Mitchell Mitchell Livestock Midland (432)528-1585

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

Stephenville (254) 396-4400

Bronc Fleming Fleming Livestock Hermleigh

(325) 895-5096

Burke & Cami Robinson R4 Genetics

Putnam

(325) 669-6636

Canon Harris CC Harris Livestock

Cisco (325) 450-0796

Cash Dean Ovalo (325)864-0836

Choyr Gilbert 109 Show Swine Midland (432)894-2444

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

Cody Knight 3K Showpigs Goldthwaite (325)200-2073

Colbi Sanguinet WLC Showpigs Mullin (830)220-3770

Colby Stovall Tex-Mex Genetics San Angelo (325)234-9733

Colt Caffey Bo-Pop Genetics Sidney (254)842-1046

David Bragg Bragg Farms Stephenville (254)977-4141

David Shipp Shipp Shape Genetics Roby (325)370-0102

Dawson Evans Evans Showpigs Early (325)642-6634

Delvin Shomaker Pecan Creek Showpigs San Angelo (325)374-8284

Destanay Gift Andrews (325)812-5257

Douglas Schaefer SCHAEFER LIVESTOCK Garden City (432)517-0352

Emma Polnack Polnack Show Pigs Sweetwater (325)338-3223

Garrett Stephens De Leon (254)734-5152

Gary Mills Fort Stockton (432)923-3082

Genai Lopez JBG Showpigs Odessa (432)923-3737

Harleigh Henderson H&R Showpigs Snyder (940)445-7206

Harvey Schwertner & Todd Helms

Schwertner Show Pigs Miles (432)894-5904

Hunter Mares Mares Showpigs Brownwood (325)203-1862

Ivy Cumby CF Showpigs Ovalo (325)439-8027

J. T. & Kelli Naron JT & Kelli Naron Merkel (325)660-2183

Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock Haskell (806)787-3606

Jason Evans Evans Livestock Knox City (940)203-2775

Jay & Heath Boren Rising Star Genetics Rising Star (254)334-8484

Jerry Walters Early (325)642-6092

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

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

Jody Walton Walton Show Pigs Sweetwater (325)338-5727

John, Amy, Jacob, & Lauren Lange Lange Livestock Miles (325)895-0961

Joshua Kunselman R&K Genetics Stepenville (254)485-3528

Joshua Dean Ovalo (325)864-0836

Justin Duncan 3D Livestock Bangs (325)642-2188

Keith Cook Stanton (432)661-0339

Kelby McCorkle SILVER VALLEY SHOW PIGS Coleman (325)214-4130

Ky Smith R2K2 Genetics Midland (432)634-3776

Landon Stephens De Leon (254)734-5969

Lanie Dru Allen Ovalo (325)668-0532

Leon Freeman Freeman Showpigs Lohn (325)344-5514

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

Mandy & Todd Stevenson Stevenson Livestock Hamlin (325)603-8292

Marty, Jacob & Zach Weishuhn Weishuhn Brothers Show Pigs San Angelo (325)656-2629

Mason Garner

UNDERDOG GENETICS

Lawn

(325) 439-0699

Matt & Curry Allen

Allen Farms

Ovalo (325) 668-0532

Mike Pruitt Midland (432) 296-1819

Morgan Scott Lazy S Show Pigs

Colorado City (224) 425-1596

Navy Hutchinson Hutch Farms Brownwood (325) 267-5068

Newt Lemond

Lemond Show Pigs

Odessa (432) 978-7884

Owen Seidenberger M & S Livestock

Garden City (432) 264-8090

Peyton Whisenhunt Whisenhunt Show Pigs

Cisco (325) 665-9316

Reggy Spencer Spencer/ Collier Showpigs Albany (325) 370-8990

Riley Bilbrey

Abilene (325) 370-6534

Robbie & Shannon Phillips Phillips Showpigs Roscoe (806) 891-3136

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

Shannon Barbee Shannon Barbee Show Pigs

Hamlin (325)370-4503

Shaun & Leslie Galovich Galovich Farms Tuscola (325)668-9375

Stan Creed Creed Showpigs

Sweetwater (325)864-0274

Tanner Harsh Exceed Genetics Stanton (940)631-2337

Tatum and Katie Braden Garden City (432)268-3275

Ted Merryman Merryman Show Pigs Clyde (325)669-7597

Warren & Max Tongate Tongate Showpigs Early (325)647-5200

Will, Peggy & Brenna Wallace U4 Farm Sonora (830)833-5335

Zack Bridges Bridges Livestock Tolar (229)309-9234

NORTH TEXAS

Bob, Brad, Gary Schnitker Schnitker Family Farm

Howe (806)269-1422

Brad Massey & Blake Edwards Blazin 7’s Farms & Edwards Family Genetics Mineral Wells (940)682-6355

Brenley Hatfield Weinert (940)203-1060

Brian Reznicek Reznicek Show Pigs Kaufman (972)965-8423

Brian Haynes Haynes Farms Vernon (940)886-7338

Bryan Hemming Hemming Farms Sherman (903)267-1192

Carl & Blair Kent Carl Kent & Sons Pottsboro (903)271-5128

Charles,Savanna, and Kiya Williams WILLIAMS SHOWPIGS Nocona (940)233-2375

Chase Craighead Craighead Showpigs

Vernon (940)887-9250

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

Cody Holaway

Heads Up Genetics Bridgeport (940)389-7921

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

Cole Phillips Phillips Livestock Bullard (903)714-5127

Crystal Robertson TCR Farms Brownsboro (903)286-4300

Dan, Ragen & Ryland Reed Reed Livestock Krum (817)706-7259

Daryl & Kyle Real Real Livestock Sanger (972)898-6657

Donald Isenburg Lone Oak (903)450-5743

Dub Stepp Twister Show Pigs Cleburne (817)517-4302

Dusty Fowler 46 Ten Showpigs Poolville (817)304-4080

Ed & Eddy Bradshaw Bradshaw Family Showpigs

Sherman (903)815-8123

Garrett Cox & Claire McCormick S Squared Showpigs Weatherford (254)652-7110

Glen & Zac Blount Blount Farms Denison (903)814-4900

J.R. Fortner FORTNER SHOW PIGS Anna (214)878-2714

James Glenn G2 Showpigs Waxahachie (462)236-2045

James French 4F Showstock Paradise (817)296-7450

Jarod Hamm Crazy H Showpigs Ennis (972)935-4136

Jessica Tate Wright Way Showpigs Sunset (469)993-4065

Josh Vincent Vincent Farms Saint Jo (903)821-8638

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

Joshua Patterson 5P Showpigs Breckenridge (325)664-7115

Justin Lacy Lacy Livestock Sherman (903) 893-4393

Kelly Kinnibrugh Kinnibrugh Showpigs

Seymour (940) 636-0433

Kendall Fisher Wylie (214) 728-3830

Kyle Real Real Livestock Sanger (940) 391-7183

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

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

Lynnleigh Read Lynnleigh Read Livestock Rhome (817) 228-3360

Marcus Phillips Ennis (214) 914-3404

Mark Pethtel Pethtel Bauwin Show Pigs Valley View (940) 367-4810

Michael Russell Sherman (903) 819-9728

Michael Cowley

Exceed Genetics Scotland (940) 636-1803

Michael Cordova

Circle C Genetics

Chillicothe (806) 632-1288

Mike Howe Howe’s Silvertex Farm Gainesville (940) 736-6398

Rick Moeller BLT Swine Weinert (940) 203-0387

Russell Ramsey RAMAC Showpigs

Oklaunion (940) 886-8866

Ryland Reed Reed Livestock Krum (817) 706-7259

Sheila Unger Rockin U Show Pigs Breckenridge (325) 665-4416

Steven & Alexis Hofer Royal Crown Showpigs Aurora (817) 875-7269

Taler Garrett Garrett Livestock Chillicothe (940) 839-7027

Tammy Bates TNT Showpigs Grandview (817) 615-0924

Tanner Hash & Michael Cowley Exceed Genetics Scotland (940) 631-2337

Teagan & Bracken Taylor ET Showpigs Wichita Falls (940)224-3695

Michael Bowman Bowman Livestock Crowell (940)655-4770

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

Heart of Texas

AJ Rexelle Double R Showpigs Charlotte (209)915-3441

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

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

Avri Wells AWE Durocs Salado (254)228-7526

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

Barrett & Baeley Allerkamp ALLERKAMP FARMS

Comfort (830)739-5631

Ben & Tricia Rush Rush Pig Farm Mart (254)652-2443

Blake Dooley Oak Valley Farm Round Top (979)421-3572

Bob Bishop Bishop’s Show Pigs Pfflugerville (512)751-8654

Bobby Balser RB2 Showpigs Kerrville (830)739-6593

Brandon Oliver KBO Livestock St. Hedwig (286)717-9244

Brian Taylor Taylor Farms Jonesboro (254)206-0879

Brooklyn Waltman Boerne (210)269-6565

Calvin Redding Jacksboro (940)229-2648

Cameron Price Price Showpigs Dublin (254)485-0998

Chad Hajda Hajda Showpigs Granger (512)423-2434

Chad Hopson Hopson Showpigs Lampasas (512)734-2122

Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann C-C Show Pigs

Sisterdale (210)887-5708

Christopher & Lori Hohmann C-C Showpigs

Boerne (210)508-2211

Chuck Real Real Hog Farms Marion (210)827-7351

Clarence Schmidt Clarence Schmidt Center Point (830)634-2117

Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms Giddings (979)540-7004

Clyde & Kathy Culver Culver Show Pigs Boerne (210)827-2258

Cole & Melissa Reeves Reeves and Smythe Genetics Hico (254)624-3080

Cory & Lacey Rains Rains Livestock Fredericksburg (325)236-0593

Dakota Hankins Hankins Show Pigs Hico (254)974-2222

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

Danika Sanchez Somerset (210)361-6336

Denny Wiatrek Wiatrek Livestock Poth (830)534-6012

Desiree Ramirez Van Ormy (210)777-2479

Diane Elrod Elrod’s Show Pigs Iredell (210)601-6164

Dillon Doyle Dripping Springs (512)638-7526

Diron Wunderlich Wunderlich Show Pigs Spring Branch (830)237-6644

Doug Alderson Alderson Farms Seguin (210)296-4479

Emily Fish Helotes (832)314-9686

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

Fabian Mutz Jr. 5M Genetics Floresville (830)391-1783

Garrett Bankston Bankston Show Pigs Del Valle (512)497-3026

Gigi Stehling

Whiskey Creek Show Pigs Sisterdale (210)445-3131

Gilbert Sullaway

Superior Choice Genetics Helotes (210)284-8686

Grant Meyer Meyer Showpigs

Harper (830)459-8645

Greg Sutherland Sutherland Farm Stockdale (210)872-2808

Greg Baethge Baethge Showpigs

Harper (830)889-0625

Hannah Kruse Fredericksburg (830)992-0249

Harvey Berckenhoff Twisted B Livestock LLC Schulenburg (979)743-6405

Hayden Lugo HCL Showpigs San Marcos (512)426-9292

Jacob & Sally Morris/ Whit & Mandy Weems Double Diamond Genetics Riesel (254)315-1754

James Holder R&J Showpigs

China Spring (254)205-9971

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

Jason Roane

Jason Roane Show Pigs

Campbellton (210) 508-5960

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

Jeremy Walter WG Showpigs La Vernia (210) 823-5424

Jhett Lyons Kyle (512) 771-8735

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

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

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

Josh Diaz D2 Livestock Bandera (210) 334-1265

Joshua Nors Nors Showpigs Abbott (254) 715-1520

Josie Kessler 5K Farms La Vernia (210) 995-1421

Kally Meyer Meyer Swine Farm Lott (254) 654-7123

Kase Kelso Seguin (210)240-1215

Kelly Voight Lexington (979)324-8097

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

Kerby Knaupp KERBY KNAUPP SHOWPIGS INC. Fredericksburg (830)459-4826

Kevin Thomas THOMAS SHOWPIGS Jacksboro (940)507-0772

Kinsey Gardner Gatesville (254)224-9010

Kolton Kelso Kelso Genetiks Seguin (210)240-6710

Lacey Swearingin Swearingin Family Livestock Valley Mills (254)420-7107

Landon Rode W.Rode & Sons Fredericksburg (830)456-4357

Lilah Lyons Kyle (512)771-8735

Lizzie Harkins Liberty Hill (512)689-1516

Logan Taylor TP Showpigs Graham (817)851-8324

Luke Lindner Lindner Showpigs Comfort (830)377-0969

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

Mark Johnston MJ Livestock Troy (254)624-8341

Marvin Boeck Boeck Show Pigs Converse (210)414-3569

Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock Marion (830)556-3942

Matt and Samuel Gerstenberg 3G Livestock Comfort (830)377-6604

Maycon Stork Stork Livestock Hico (254)485-4056

Mayson Schulze SCHULZE SHOWPIGS Seguin (830)433-0486

Michael Walker Atascosa (512)293-3953

Michael Tatsch

Michael Tatsch & Family

Showpigs

Harper (830) 370-2127

Michael & Lizzie Harkins

Squealin-N-Dealin Show Pigs

Liberty Hill (512) 689-1516

Michael & Mason Taylor

TAYLOR’D GENETICS

Salado (254) 947-8490

Mike Schneider

Bohemian Farms Show Pigs

Burlington (254) 721-4162

Mike Parsons & Hannah Snyder

EZ Farms - IBEX Genetics

Albany (325) 762-4018

Nash Waltman

Boerne (210) 269-6565

Patrick & Kyle Spinn

Spinn Farms

Holland (254) 913-6284

Robert York Point Enterprise Show Pigs

Mexia (254) 292-3508

Robert Loyd

Loyd Livestock

Troy (254) 493-1839

Robert & Faye Huebner

Robert and Faye Huebner

Kingsbury (830) 660-7101

Rod Karlin

Karlin Livestock

Harper (806) 736-0823

Roger Herridge Herridge Showpigs

Llano (512) 809-1297

Roibin & Zach Voges

Vogus Family Farms

Hamilton (254) 223-2379

Rory Duelm

Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics

New Braunfels (830) 608-5058

Russell & Jamie Kneese

Kneese Show Pigs

Fredericksburg (830) 456-3298

Shelley & Stephen Conran

Conran’s 3C Show Pigs

New Braunfels (512) 789-7480

Thomas Krueger

1-1 Pig Farm

San Antonio (210) 846-7890

Tim Doege

Doege Show Pigs

St. Hedwig (210) 667-9627

Tracey Cortez

Lanier FFA Swine Program

Austin (512) 923-2633

Trent Williams

Shaded W Show Pigs

Giddings

(979) 540-9722

Troy Cole

Cole Farms

LaCoste

(210) 462-6157

Ty Baird

TB Showpigs

San Antonio

(210) 216-1661

Ty Clark

Buda Berks

Buda (512) 351-6749

Vince Franckowiak

Franckowiak Show Pigs

St. Hedwig (210) 336-9428

Zoe Ely C-C Show Pigs

Sisterdale (210) 887-5708

EAST Texas

Bentley & Pippa McDonald

McDonald Polands

Heath (903) 456-7987

Chad Lowry

Lowry Livestock

Troup (903) 530-2364

Colton Mullins

Rockin CM Showpigs

Gilmer (903) 841-0930

Courtney Clark

CRC Show Pigs

Centerville (281) 330-8782

David & Lisa Berckenhoff

Berckenhoff Showpigs

Hallettsville

(979) 743-5905

Garrett Henke

H Squared Genetics

Hallettsville

(361) 772-2031

Hailey Gibson

KDG Showpigs

Cookville

(903) 651-3848

Jayden Levrets Striped Shadow Showpigs

Flint

(903) 780-0997

John Michael Mehaffey Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches

(806) 790-4330

Kenzy Morgan

Diamond M Genetics

Point

(903) 268-1211

Laramie Dickson Dickson Showpigs

Montalba

(903) 721-1019

Madi Mills

Mads Genetics

Montalba

(903) 724-1019

Michael Bowman Bowman Livestock

Crowell

(940) 655-4770

Monty and Jennifer McGill

McGill Show Pigs

Buffalo

(903) 338-1897

Ollie Simpson O. C. Show Pigs

Princeton

(469) 450-2257

South East Texas

Adrian Austin

Q&A Showpigs

Brenham

(618) 315-2040

Avery Ford Ford Showpigs

Franklin (979) 324-7268

Chad Lewis

H&L Showpigs

Somerville

(979) 277-4041

Charles Hodde HODDE FARMS

Burton

(979) 251-4718

Chris Finke

Navasota

(936) 825-2107

Christian Fridye Fridye Livestock

Brenham

(979) 277-8059

Clayton Schram Schram Livestock

Sealy

(979) 627-5665

Corey Atchison Atchison Show Hogs

Rosharon (713) 839-5775

Cortney Jones

CCJones Genetics

Conroe

(936) 446-0494

Daniel & Lance Engeling

DANIEL & LANCE ENGELING SHOW PIGS

Breham

(979) 203-8279

Darrell Kieke

DK Farms

Burton (979) 451-3441

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Harold (Choppie) White

Lone Star Super Hogs

Bryan (979) 777-4180

Hunter Erwin PFC Showpigs

Natalia (316) 253-5805

Jacie Hoyt Twisted H Showpigs

Silsbee (409) 781-0954

Jason Knight 4J Genetics

Alvin (832) 877-1890

Jeff Miller Craig Melton Double M Genetics

Waller (713) 823-2042

John Olle

Southern Superior Show Pigs

Pleasanton (830) 570-1331

Johnny R. Sanchez

Double S Farms

Poteet (210) 414-2830

Josh & Carrie Brockman

Brockman Farms

Montgomery (214) 733-2466

Joshua Slott

Slott Show Stock

New Waverly

(936) 661-7146

Kastin Wilde

AnJo Farms

Santa Fe

(432) 940-6333

Kelton Mason The Stud Montgomery (936) 232-2124

Kevin Lynch LYNCH LIVESTOCK Cleveland

(832) 493-3099

Larry Pape

Brenham

(979) 277-8806

Matthew McKinley McKinley Show Pigs

Conroe

(936) 203-4258

Megan & David Hoyt

Twisted H Showpigs Silsbee (409) 781-0954

Morgan & Shelby Wagner Wagner Family Genetics

Poteet (830) 480-8028

Rick Whitman RW Genetics Anderson

(512) 540-1490

Ricky Schroeder

Schroeder Genetics Anderson

(936) 825-1390

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

Scott Heffernan Heffernan Genetics

Poteet (830)570-7540

Trent Corkran BC Showpigs

Pleasanton (830)560-0691

Walt Fehrle KMW Show Pigs

Burton (281)682-6868

South Texas

Bromli Watson Watson Livestock Cuero (361)275-4151

Caleb Waggoner Gonzales (830)832-2728

Chad, Carly, Harper, Yancey & Briar Parson P5 Show Swine

Devine

(210)219-2241

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David Solomon Pigs From 662 Devine

(210)232-5260

Drew Hubert

Drew Hubert Show Pigs

Riviera (361) 296-4530

Elroy Alex III

Frozen Genetics Showpigs

Victoria (361) 655-8084

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

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Jasmine Duve

Atascosa (512) 293-3953

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Raymondville (956) 532-4297

Jay Longino ML4 Showpigs Cotulla

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Robstown (903) 641-2055

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Powell Livestock

Jourdanton (830) 214-4138

Kotton West KMAX Livestock

Taft (361) 877-5369

Kristen Tyk

Tyk Agros

D’hanis (210)422-4690

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

Leodoro Martinez ML4 Showpigs Cotulla (830)457-4702

Modesto Gonzalez Jolly Roger Show Pigs Mission (956)905-5738

Noe Santana Santana Genetics Alamo (956)685-9403

RJ Martinez

South Bound Genetics Edinburg (956)533-6022

Ron Clark Clark Genetics Odem (361)765-9126

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Scot Sullivan

S&W Swine Productions Robstown (361)960-6725

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Trevor Pichotta George West (936)524-0805

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WINTEX FARMS

CHAMPION DUROC

REAL HOG FARMS

RES. CHAMPION DUROC

HARKEY FARMS

CHAMPION HAMP

STANLEY YOUNG

RES. CHAMPION HAMP

IMPACT LIVESTOCK

CHAMPION DARK CROSS

WINTEX FARMS

RES. CHAMPION DARK CROSS

SCOTT SMITH

CHAMPION DARK OPB

WINTEX FARMS

WINTEX FARMS

CHAMPION WHITE OPB

BEYERS FARMS, TX

RES. CHAMPION DARK OPB

RAINS LIVESTOCK

CHAMPION YORK

RED RAIDER GENETICS

RES. CHAMPION YORK

DL SHOWPIGS

CERTIFIED TEXAS BREDREGISTRY

RES. CHAMPION WHITE OPB

ALDERSON FARMS

CHAMPION LIGHT CROSS

WINTEX FARMS

RES. CHAMPION LIGHT CROSS

SCHAEFER LIVESTOCK

Grand Champion

Reserve Grand Champion

GMW9 MASTERMIND 1-4 (MASTER PLAN X PRIME TIME)

Bred by Mike Watson, IN and owned with Watson and McLemore. Tremendous genetic package including two shots of JGR Lethal. 100% Breed Purity test! The power boar at the 2020 Southwest Conference in Belton. . Easily the most popular boar in our boar stud with many doing repeat matings. He was Premier Sire at SWTC Belton 2021. Sired three class winners, including Reserve Champion Boar and Reserve Champion Gilt. Also sired the Reserve Champion Hamp Gilt at TPPA Elite Gilt Show in Kerrville 2021. He was the grandsire of Watson’s Champion Boar at SWTC ’22 that sold for $60,000.

TMLA BREAKOUT

10-9 (3 AMIGOS (UNBREAKABLE) X BLACKOUT)

Popular boar at ‘22 SWTC, Belton. Littermate gilts were 1st and 2nd in their class at SALE Jr. Gilt Show. Another littermate was Champion of the Mississippi Show Circuit Series.

Owned with S&W Swine (Sullivan)

CDO2 MAIN EVENT

33-1 (MAIN CHARACTER X HEIST)

SHAMELESS 1-3

Champion Cross Boar at ‘22 SWTC. Bought from Big Much Genetics. Unashamed (Bred by Brockman - Cruel Intentions at Moyers x Dirty Secret) x On Target (bred by Travis Platt and was Res. Champ weanling gilt ‘19 Fall Classic, Duncan). Owned with 4L Show Pigs and Boeck Show Pigs. (Stress Negative)

Purchased from Chuck and Ben Olsen at the 2022 Fall Classic. The most unique boar at Duncan with a tremendous show ring look and impeccable structure. We are using him heavy.