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CKL Korn Shucker Lost N Found x Walk This Way Hottest Spot sire in the Southwest last spring! Three grand champions overall reported at Oklahoma shows—he can compete with the crosses! He is one impressive specimen. We have a pair of Summer Type Conference prospects sired by this guy who are as good as we have assembled. Look them up at Summer Type. CKL SIRES All boars $100/dose anytime, any day Monday - Thursday Check our CKL Facebook for info • CKL Korn Shucker • CKL Back Road • CKL Louie • CKL Timeless • CKL Bumper Krop • CKL Hollywood Row • BURKE Excuse Me
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Always Right for the Times RSR SupeR SpoRt 3-5 This home-raised Casino x Assault son was long anticipated. Combining an attractive front end with bone, mass, muscle, and soundness with great feet and angles has been our goal from DAY ONE. Super Sport epitomizes all the hard to duplicate traits into one incredible animal and does it in a stress negative package. Semen Available - $125/dose • Free AI Certificate Stress Negative His first progeny are incredible!
RSR WAR CRY 8-2 Combining heaviness of skeleton, undeniable muscle, a huge body cavity with foot, forearm, and true power, War Cry 8-2 (Sitting Bull x One Look) will see heavy use in Velma, Oklahoma. With one of the best sows ever to work at Rice Polands, his mother gives us even more confidence in his siring ability. We are all in on WAR CRY. Semen Available - $125/dose • Free AI Certificate Stress Negative
RSR FuLL StRut This time-tested legendary Poland China boar (Kankles x Muscle Milk) has simply checked every box needed to be called an elite sire. He makes incredible, hard working, functional and predictable females (show ring and farrowing house) and show barrows that compete in any arena, with numerous State Fair Champions to his credit. MR. PREDICTABLE as some like to call him, he will fix feet and legs, give them impeccable look and balance and provide all the muscle, structure and power you will ever need. Semen Available - $125/dose • Free AI Certificate
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Volume 25, No. 4
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BERKSHIRE, CHESTER WHITE, HEREFORD, POLAND CHINA and SPOTTED SWINE ASSOCIATIONS
BREEDERS DIGEST JUNE 2020
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BERKSHIRE, CHESTER WHITE, HEREFORD, POLAND CHINA and SPOTTED SWINE ASSOCIATIONS
Herd Sire Issue FAMILY STORIES
BERKSHIRE HERD SIRE LISTING
Features CHESTER WHITE • Mixing Two Careers with Fire and Passion Maness Family, Lexington, Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 22 HEREFORD • Herefords of Course are the Focus Bope Family, Bremen, Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 80 POLAND CHINA • A Program Constructed for the Right Reasons Schulz Family, Dalton, Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 72 SPOTTED • A Century of Progress Within the Spotted Breed Fee Family, Ackworth, Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. 28 General
Yo u r G u i d e t o t h e Fu t u r e o f P u r e b r e d S w i n e
Cover images: Berkshire - Deep Water, Harlan Reid Berks, Missouri; Chester White - Bon Voyage, Hi Point Genetics, Illinois; Hereford - Rumble, Southern Gold Sires, Indiana; Poland China - Culprit, ASI Showpigs, Illinois; Spotted - New Generation, Armstrong Genetics, Illinois.
Editor & CPS Chief Executive Officer: Jack Wall Office phone (309) 691-0151 Cell phone (309) 945-3312 E-mail: jack@cpsswine.com Managing Editor & Website Coordinator: Julie Olson Cell phone (815) 303-2666 E-mail: julie@cpsswine.com Promotions Director: Jeff Morris Cell phone (608) 346-9561 E-mail: jeff@cpsswine.com Breeders Digest Box 9758 Peoria, IL 61612 Street Address (for UPS only) 612 West Glen Ave. Peoria, IL 61614 E-mail: 4breedersdigest@gmail.com Phone: (309) 691-0151 Fax: (309) 691-0168 Refer to the Association News Notes, page 15, for association contact information and a complete list of the breeds’ board of directors. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Certified Pedigree Swine and/or Berkshire Assoc. at Box 9758, Peoria, Illinois, 61612-9758. The Breeders Digest (ISSN 1082–6920) is published seven times per year by the Chester White Swine Record Association, the National Hereford Hog Association, the Poland China Record Association and the National Spotted Swine Record, Box 9758, 612 West Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614; and the American Berkshire Association, 2637 Yeager Rd., West Lafayette, IN 47906. Periodicals postage paid at Peoria, IL 61612-9758 and additional mailing office.
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ABA Viewpoint .................................................................................................................. 32 Association News Notes ......................................................................................................14 Breed Board of Director Candidates Announced ............................................................. 78 Breeders Digest Advertising Contract ................................................................................. 62 CPS Top Litter Recorders .................................................................................................. 77 CPS Viewpoint by Jack Wall .............................................................................................. 20 DNA Stress Labs ................................................................................................................ 71 Index to Advertisers ......................................................................................................... 101 National Barrow Show® Schedule and Entry Blank ........................................................ 75 National Show and Sale Dates ........................................................................................... 99 STARS Maternal Performance Program for CPS Breeds ............................................... 61 State Fair Dates ................................................................................................................... 54 Summer Type Conference Schedule, Health Regulations and Entry Blank .................. 63 Team Purebred Viewpoint by Kristi Smith ......................................................................... 56 The Alternative .................................................................................................................... 27
B Berkshire
2019 Litter Recordings and Transfers ............................................................................... 50 Association Thanks ............................................................................................................. 60 Breeders Directory .............................................................................................................. 66 Director of Berkshire Operations Job Description ........................................................... 33 Online Bill Pay Available ................................................................................................... 71
CW Chester White
Breeders Directory .............................................................................................................. 84
H Hereford
Breeders Directory .............................................................................................................. 84
PC Poland China
Breeders Directory .............................................................................................................. 84
S Spotted
Breeders Directory .............................................................................................................. 84
TP Team Purebred
National Junior Show Schedule .......................................................................................... 63 News Notes ........................................................................................................................ 58 Queens of the Spring Thank You........................................................................................ 57 BREEDERS DIGEST
UNLIMITED POTENTIAL
to come from these powerhouses The majority of our spring and summer litters are sired by these three boars. Give us a call!
THE DARK KNIGHT Slump Buster x Full Circle x Never Mind STRESS NEGATIVE BRED BY TUCKER’S POLANDS Owned by A&D Polands, Illinois Housed at Center Prairie Genetics, Illinois Call Tom at (815) 303-4625 to book semen.
POKER FACE Casino x Kankles STRESS NEGATIVE Housed at Premium Blend Genetics, Indiana
HIGH NOON Midnight Rider x First Sight STRESS NEGATIVE Housed at Hi Point Genetics, Illinois
Look us up at the summer and fall shows. Look us up at the Summer Type Conference in Springfield, Illinois, and the ® Breeding stock and showShow pigs available year round. National Barrow in Austin, Minnesota.
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TUCKER’S POLANDS
19536 180th St., New London, IA 52645 Bill (319) 367-5228 • Cell (319) 209-0305 E-mail: tuckerfarms@live.com Alden tucker (319) 209-1127 • E-mail: awtucker@live.com
DWT -- THE HERD MARK OF SUCCESS
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BUILT TO DO THE HEAVY WORK
Major Move When analyzing the success of any herd boar, we let the progeny be our true guide. When viewing and appraising his first litters this spring, MAJOR MOVE (Hit The Road Jack x Salary Cap) is truly a dominant sire of muscle, width, balance, foot size, skeletal correctness with ideal frame size and look from any angle—boars, barrows or gilts, it doesn’t matter. It was time to put some pure punch and structure into the hogs and MAJOR MOVE has provided that in one generation. In these uncertain times, Major Move is more critical than ever. We know the consistency, structure, soundness, muscle and look should never go out of style. We invite your inquiries in MAJOR MOVE. He will do the heavy work for you. Semen Available
Al & Kandy Schminke 6641 24th Ave., Van Horne, IA 52346 (319) 223-5352 (217) 257-3513 - cell 6
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Show pigs and breeder-quality boars and gilts always available!
Amen
Bigger scaled Berkshire boar who will generate Huge structure. Huge legs. Huge feet. Huge toes.
High Horse x Juice It
Absolutely perfect hip and hind leg set Big-bodied boar with a big top and rib
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8086 Marion Rd., Newark, OH 43055 Randy (740) 745-2911 • Cell (740) 404-5048 • Toll Free (866) 376-8986 www.shipleyswine.com • Facebook at Shipley Swine Genetics
The BEST Around
Holy Hell High Horse x Juice It
Big footed and heavy boned Packed full of muscle Square made, attractive package
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Jungle Juice Juice It x Boardwalk 20-8
Perfect package to replace Juice It Naturally tall fronted, long necked and clean fronted Super flexible with big feet and wide-spread toes
Boars Open Gilts • Bred Gilts Show Pigs
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Power with Extreme Look is Guaranteed ROYAL GUARD
2020 SWTC 2nd Class 1 Boar Honor Guard x Loud Mouth
This stress negative boar was our SWTC entry, selling to Rudy Glingle, Indiana. We purchased back into him for his incredible soundness, design, maturity, balance, eye-appeal and awesome pedigree. We have semen available on ROYAL GUARD that will “POWER” your way to a bright future. Thanks to Rudy for his continued support of our program and we are tremendously excited to share in the usage and promotion of ROYAL GUARD.
STORM WARNING 2019 Indiana State Fair Reserve Champion Boar Jump Start x Downtown
When this one hit the ring in Indianapolis last August, we attempted to devise a plan so we could be a part of this “BEAST”. Owned and housed with Showtime Sires, Illinois, we have great confidence that this breed improver will be a prominent and potent sire in years to come. We love his stoutness, flexibility, body mass, muscularity and comfort level. His pigs look awesome. Come be a part of history in the making.
ALL THAT
Take That x Real Life Bred by the Gibson Girls and purchased at the 2018 National Barrow Show®, ALL THAT is one dominating, truly impressive, powerful Berkshire breeding boar. Combining stoutness, muscularity, width, proper frame size, bulk and eye appeal all in one package is truly unique for any sire and breed. We are proud to own All That. Pigs with power, build and look.
Showing at: • • • •
SUMMER TYPE CONFERENCE OHIO STATE FAIR INDIANA STATE FAIR NATIONAL BARROW SHOW®
Pierce & O’Dell Swine Farm 9681 W. Markley Rd. • Laura, OH 45337 Ron Cell: (937) 546-5364 • Ron Home: (937) 547-6299 • Jeff Cell: (937) 694-7776 BREEDERS DIGEST 8 repierce@bright.net JUNE 2020
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TRF ESSENTIAL 213-3 • SPI: 111.87
WBS HOWE COME 1-4 X TRF FROG PARTY 37-2
Essential for show pig power and look!
Essential for sustainability! 213’s Dam/2nd Litter
Essential to meet the challenge!
Semen for sale from 213-3 and 20+ ESSENTIAL herd sires of the Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Hereford, Poland China, Spotted, Tamworth and Yorkshire breeds. S ON
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CHESTER WHITE CHESTER WHITE
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2019 TP National Junior Show Grand Champion Barrow Overall
2019 TP National Junior Show Grand Champion Gilt Overall
2019 TP The Exposition Champion Overall TP Gilt
2019 TP The Exposition Reserve Champion Overall TP Gilt
2019 TP National Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion Overall Gilt
2019 TP The Exposition 5th Overall Purebred Barrow
SHOW RING
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THE BREED THAT DOES IT ALL
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NEW GENERATION
Check our website for a complete list of boars. Thanks to our spring pig buyers. We wish everyone the best of luck this summer. SELFISH AMBITION
AMBITIOUS “Knowing something doesn’t change your life. Doing something does.”
12495 Shiloh Church Rd., Huntsville, IL 62344 www.armstronggenetics.com armstronggenetics@gmail.com
J.R., Ali, Taylor, Mitch & Levi (217) 440-7768 Bob & Rhonda (217) 667-2762 Kristy, Kendall, Clayton & Logan
Renewing our commitment to: 1. Sow Productivity 2. Soundness of Structure 3. Growth and Appetite 4. Show Ring Acceptance These home-raised boars exemplify these ideals
WET9 Rocketman 11-1 Nubbin x Game Changer
WET8 Phantom 19-1 Nirvana x Icon
WET9 School’s Out 10-3 Nubbin x Speed Dial
Semen available on the sires above and LOOS Caboose
Offering:
Several February - May Spot litters available sired by: Caboose, Nubbin, Jump Start, Role Model, Scorpion, Equal Opportunity and Lampoon
Kevin Wetovick 47761 State Hwy. 14 • Fullerton, NE 68638 (308) 550-0965 - cell • (308) 536-2731 - home
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Isn’t that interesting?
RS1 Anna 92-5
Over thirty years ago we repopulated our farm with SPF hogs from one of the largest seedstock operations in the country at that time. We closed our herd and there hasn’t been a live hog introduced since then. All new genetics are brought in via AI. The registered pedigrees from this herd were a combination of letters and numbers that were in code—I didn’t think that was much fun. When I registered the offspring of these sows, I started with the alphabet and gave them a name: Anna for A, Brenda for B, Carla for C, etc. After my herd mark and year they are born, I have a space and a letter for the 6-month period they were born. A for July 1 to December 31 and B for January 1 to June 30, etc. I’m on the second time going through the alphabet. The number next to that letter is the number of generations that I’m on since repopulating. I want to be able to see, at a glance, how many generations I have had since starting over. Then comes the name and ear notch. With this naming scheme, no animal will have the exact same name. Back to the names. I went through the alphabet over 1.5 times to Sally for S, on a litter born, 6-6-93. I had the potential to have 45 sow families— now follow me. In March 1999, I registered the last Nancy litter. At that time, there were only Anna, Helen and Flora’s in the herd. Today’s 120+ registered Chester White sows and gilts are virtually all Annas with very few Floras. Isn’t that interesting? At the 2019 Summer Type Conference, the Chester White Association honored RBC Chesters with the Distinguished Service Award. I was listening to Jack Wall read the information about the Conrady family. When he told about them making the trip in 2006 to Williamsburg, Iowa, and buying six Chester White gilts from Randy Schmidt, it gave me goose bumps. Those gilts were credited for making the difference and virtually all of RBC Chesters go back to gilts I sold them. Dave and Ross came back in July 2007 and bought six more Chester White gilts and 13 F1 gilts. I could see that Ross, then a teenager, had a passion for the Chesters. When it came time to transfer them onto their trailer, I remember looking at one gilt in particular and saying, “I probably shouldn’t be letting that one go.” Ross just smiled. In February 2008, a tragic accident took Ross’s life. At the 2008 Illinois State Fair, Ross’s family showed two gilts that Ross was planning on showing. Judge Bill Range bought their reserve champion. Bill also bought the other gilt as a “come-along gilt” for $200. That gilt lasted 10 litters and had lots of good pigs for Bill. At the 2011 Illinois State Fair, Bill bought two more of the RBC gilts, as well as buying some from them off the farm. I’ve been to national shows where over 25% of the Chesters there had Anna in their pedigrees. Most of the credit goes to RBC and Range Chesters and a few other breeders who I’ve sold boars and gilts. Isn’t that interesting? Anna 92-5—Picture was taken in 1994. She is buried by the windbreak on our farm. She had 15 litters with a 146-day farrowing interval. She was AI’d 13 times and never repeated. She was mated to 13 different boars. Two sons, RS Poems and RS Powercell have been NBS® Super Sires. Her EPDs were +.05 litter size, +3.66# litter wt., -.00 BF, -.71 days to 250#. Unless someone else has registereed their gilt as Anna, all the Anna’s in the Chester White breed goes back to this sow. Isn’t that interesting?
Randy & Becky
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Our Chesters, Durocs, Yorks and 31/32 Berkshires represent many generations of the best AI boar stud bloodlines. We have excellent Chester F1 gilts and all of our hogs are free of the stress gene. If you want Chesters with SPF health, EPDs, and from someone who has the leadership to put more Chesters in progeny tests than anyone else, give us a call. You’ll do business with the person who bred the sow, farrowed and weighed the pigs and watched them grow. We’ll do our best to make you a satisfied customer.
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Association News Notes Obituary Joe Don ( J.D.) Ray, 83 of Roff, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at a Madill medical facility. He was born February 4, 1937, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Dan C. and Ina Hudson Ray. Mr. Ray married Mary L. Scott on August 31, 1953, and had four children. J.D. is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; two sons, Danny Ray and wife Hallie of Ada, Oklahoma, and Anthony Earl “Scooter” Ray and wife Karen of Ravia, Oklahoma; two daughters Sharon Thompson and husband Waylen of Cumberland Cove, Oklahoma; Theresa Ray and husband Lonnie of Roff, Oklahoma. One sister, one brother, and 12 grandchildren. Mr. Ray commercial fished on Lake Texoma and Lake Eufaula in the 1960s and 1970s until the lakes were closed to commercial fishing. In 1973 he moved his family back to Roff where he had been reared and began raising registered Chester White hogs. J.D. won many championships across the nation with his stock. He was instrumental in promoting genetics with more meat and less fat in the pork industry. He competed at the National Barrow Show® in Austin, Minnesota, San Antonio Livestock Show, Houston Livestock Show, Ft. Worth Livestock Show, and the Denver Stock Show as well as many other shows. Even though his specialty was to perfect and promote breeding stock, he was no slouch in fitting a champion barrow. He bred and raised the grand champion barrow at the Denver Stock Show in 1983. 14
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In 1974, Mr. Ray set a new world record with his Chester White boar “Timber” at the National Barrow Show® Sale. Timber sold for $9,700 to Hank Fretter of Missouri. J.D. held that record for five years. This accomplishment of course was the highlight of his career even though it would take pages to list everything that he won with his Chesters. In the hog industry he was nicknamed “Cowboy” by Auctioneer Butch Young, because J.D. always wore a cowboy hat. After Mr. Ray retired from the hog business, he raised emus and ostriches for a short time. Following that he raised Quarter Horses, specializing in Red and Blue Roans and Paints. J.D. truly enjoyed all types of livestock. Obituary Randy Lynn Byford was born March 5, 1959, in Duncan, Oklahoma, and died May 9, 2020, in Ninnekah, Oklahoma. He was 61 years old. He is survived by his wife, Robin Byford; daughter, sonin-law and grandson, Abby, Chris and Ford Foshee; son, John Byford; mother, Evelyn Byford; brother and sisterin-law, Ronnie and Tina Byford; nephews, Dustin, Jason and Brandon Byford and their families. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Byford. Randy attended the Liberty and Comanche Schools, and following his graduation from Comanche High School, he attended Oklahoma State University. He was active in both 4-H and FFA, and subsequently carried a life-long loyalty for these programs. During his lifetime, he supported dozens of young people who were raising their
show animals. Growing up on a purebred swine operation near Duncan, Randy was passionate about agriculture and seemed destined to serve in the industry. So, after college, he first worked for Purple Circle magazine, then as a field representative for both the Chester White Association and the Duroc News magazine. In 1983, he became a car salesman at Bob Moore Cadillac in Oklahoma City. The next year, he was the company’s top salesperson, quickly moved into a managerial position earning the honor of Master Manager of Distinction in 1989, and eventually became a partner. In 2005, he purchased his first auto dealership in Lawton, Oklahoma, and has since expanded his enterprise to become the owner of Byford Auto Group in Oklahoma City, Fairview, Elk City, Chickasha and Duncan. Randy was committed to giving back to the things that mattered to him. And, this generous philanthropy was acknowledged, in part, when he received the okPORK Ambassador Award from the Oklahoma Pork Council in 2015. He was also presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the OSU Department of Animal Science in 2014. Then, in 2016 he was the recipient of the distinguished DASNR Champion Award from the OSU Division of Agriculture. Additionally, Randy was a lifetime member of the OSU Alumni Association and was a member of the OSU Foundation Board of Governors since July 2014. Randy was grateful for those relationships formed through the hog business and
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the car business . . . they meant the world to him. Contributions may be made to the Comanche FFA, the Comanche 4-H program, or to the Randy Byford Memorial Fund at the OSU Foundation. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. whittfh.com. ABA Annual Meeting The American Berkshire Association has scheduled to hold their annual meeting during the 2020 Summer Type Conference. The meeting will take place on July 9 at 7 p.m. in the cattle sale ring on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa. 2020 Annual Meetings Postponed With a unanimous vote of the CPS Executive Committee and dialogue with the individual breeds’ board of directors, it has been decided that the 2020 CPS, Chester White, Poland China, and Spotted Annual Meetings will be postponed until a later date. Reasons for these postponements include the uncertain health status around the country, a busy 2020 Summer Type Conference schedule, and staff obligations that the 2020 events necessitate. The meetings were originally scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa, as part of the Summer Type Conference. The current breeds’ board of directors will continue to manage the affairs of their respective breed associations, as well as the Certified Pedigreed Swine Executive Committee will continue to manage its business. This decision is in accord with the individual breed bylaws. Additionally, the listed slate of board candidates
CERTIFIED PEDIGREED SWINE
Chester White, Poland China, Hereford, Spotted Associations Chief Executive Officer: Jack Wall Box 9758, Peoria, IL 61612 Street Address (for UPS, FedEx only): 612 West Glen, Peoria, IL 61614 • Phone (309) 691-0151 • Fax (309) 691-0168 E-mail: cpsswine@cpsswine.com • Website: www.cpsswine.com Chief Executive Officer — Jack Wall • (309) 945-3312 Executive Committee — President: Greg Norman (217) 822-2506 • Vice President: Jerry Masters (479) 970-0031 • At Large: Dale Miller (651) 895-4342 Board Members — At Large – Grant Norman; Chester White – Dale Miller and Thomas Titus; Hereford – Brian Behrends and Roy Flach; Poland – Jerry Masters and Raymond Rice; Spotted – Greg Norman and Greg Hartman Managing Editor & Website Coordinator — Julie Olson • Promotions Director — Jeff Morris • (608) 346-9561 • Office Staff —Peggy Davis, Amy Naughton, Kassie King
CHESTER WHITE SWINE RECORD ASSOCIATION Executive Committee — Thomas Titus - President Clay Pruet-Vice President Dale Miller-At Large Board of Directors — Term expires 2020 Dale Miller, Hampton, MN (651) 895-4342 Thomas Titus, Elkhart, IL (217) 254-2666 Term expires 2021 *Clay Pruet, Danville, IN (317) 997-1097 Dustin Bauer, Mazon, IL (217) 778-4487 Term expires 2022 Todd Beyers, Abernathy, TX (806) 252-5204 Jon Maness, Lexington, TN (731) 614-8515 Ray Michou, Weatherford, TX (817) 304-2335 *Indicates serving 2nd term
NATIONAL HEREFORD HOG ASSOCIATION
POLAND CHINA RECORD ASSOCIATION
Executive Committee — Brian Behrends - President Roy Flach - Vice President Jim Bope Board of Directors — Term expires 2020 *Jim Bope, Bremen, IN (574) 209-2266 Adam Hendricks, Anderson, IN (765) 610-1485 Brian Behrends, Clifton, IL (217) 304-1510 Term expires 2021 *Luke Edwards, Oakland, IL (217) 218-1169 Pat Albright, Coldwater, MI (989) 429-5215 Roy Flach, Oakley, IL (217) 972-8407 Term expires 2022 Derek Barker, Edison, OH (419) 560-0914 Jason Corya, Commiskey, IN (812) 525-4412 Cindy Grady, Gallatin, MO (970) 620-5669 *Indicates serving 2nd term
Executive Committee — Jerry Masters - President Raymond Rice - Vice President Derek Stayton - At Large Board of Directors — Term expires 2020 Randy Huseman, Nazareth, TX (806) 346-4852 *Raymond Rice, Velma, OK (580) 467-4163 Term expires 2021 James Horton, Shattuck, OK (254) 736-0080 Derek Stayton, Carlinville, IL (217) 556-6240 Term expires 2022 Wes Biddle, Sheridan, IN (317) 918-8619 Dennis Croy, Gallatin, MO (816) 800-1234 *Jerry Masters, Dover, AR (479) 970-0031 *Indicates serving 2nd term
AMERICAN BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATION 2637 Yeager Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone (765) 497-3618 • Fax (765) 497-2959 Website: www.americanberkshire.com
Staff — Macie Wippel • E-mail: office@americanberkshire.com Executive Committee — Greg Smith - President • Steve Stassen- Vice President • Neil Knobloch Board of Directors —
Term expires 2020 *Vance Aldridge, Elmore City, OK (405) 527-4945 *Neil Knobloch, Wolcott, IN (765) 421-1456 Jan Allen, Homer, IL (217) 202-9273
Term expires 2021 Allen Conover, Baxter, IA (515) 491-8078 Steve Stassen, Kerkhoven, MN (320) 905-5306 *Jeff Wippel, Orient, OH (740) 404-1148
Term expires 2022 Pete Brummer, Millerstown, PA (717) 877-4000 *Matt Ritter, Fortville, IN (317) 485-0113 *Greg Smith, Roggen, CO (970) 443-5527 *Indicates serving 2nd term
will remain on the ballot until the meetings are conducted. The breed membership will receive ample, advanced notice of the date, time, and location of the respective annual membership meeting details. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support of this decision. Contact the CPS office or individual board members if you have any questions.
Poland China news The Poland China Swine Record Association and its Board of Directors are committed to uphold and protect the integrity of its breeders and animals. With an effort to document the ancestral integrity of its animals, the PCRA has begun random testing of sires and dams recorded within its breed. Through this random testing it has been discovered
that Registration # 48945006 (EN 222-6) did not match her pedigreed sire and other alternative sires submitted. Through Board of Directors rulings, #48945006 (EN 222-6) and two littermate sisters also serving in the breed #48945002 (EN 222-2) and Registration # 48945005 (EN 222-5) have also been voided from the registration system. The PCRA values each and every member and
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NATIONAL SPOTTED SWINE RECORD ASSOCIATION Executive Committee — Greg Norman - President Scott Neanen - Vice President Bob Listen - At Large Board of Directors — Term expires 2020 Dustin Feldman, Ionia, IA (319) 231-2438 Greg Hartman, Sayre, OK (580) 423-0971 Scott Neanen, New Madison, OH (937) 423-9294 Term expires 2021 J.R. Armstrong, Huntsville, IL (217) 440-7768 Term expires 2022 *Taylor Farrer, Royal Center, IN (574) 727-5610 *Bob Listen, El Reno, OK (405) 519-5209 *Greg Norman, Sidell, IL (217) 822-2506 *Indicates serving 2nd term
TEAM PUREBRED
Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China, and Spotted Junior Organization Contact Kristi Smith Director of Junior Activities P.O. Box 9758, Peoria, IL 61612 (309) 645-7885 E-mail: teampurebred@teampurebred.com Website: www.teampurebred.com
will continue to work professionally with all of them. At the same time, they value the accuracy and integrity of every pedigree assuring breeders they are utilizing the genetics they were intending to. Please do not hesitate to contact any Board of Director or Association Executive about the testing procedures used.
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The last few months have been quite different for all of us. High school seniors had their year cut short, missing out on some of the best moments in their life and college students missed out on the opportunities which help them prepare for their careers. Supporting our youth is now more important than ever. The Foundation’s Board of Directors would like to thank all of those who applied for the scholarship and are happy to announce we will be giving out four scholarships this year.
Congratulations to the 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Each recipient will receive $1,000 upon satisfactory completion of their first semester of college. They will be recognized during the open Berkshire show at Summer Type Conference and the National Barrow Show® along with at the Annual Berkshire Meeting in Ames, Iowa. Check out the Foundation page on the ABA website for full biographies on these outstanding young breeders. • Gavin Branderhorst (in memory of Phyllis Conover) from Prairie City, Iowa, will be attending Des Moines Area Community College to study agricultural business. • Adrienne Lipinski from Eden Valley, Minnesota, will be attending South Dakota State University to study agricultural communications. • Eric Schafer (in memory of Gene & Marge Wakeland) from Owaneco, Illinois, will be attending Butler College-El Dorado, Kansas, to study animal science. • Ian Shofner from Weyauwega, Wisconisn, is attending Iowa State University and studying animal science.
Support Young Berkshire Breeders by Contributing
◆ Cornerstone Donor – Program allows you to strengthen the Foundation
and support the future of Berkshires and animal agriculture. We have two options: 1) Pledge $100 for 10 years; or 2) One-time payment of $1,000.
◆ General Donation – Every $1 will help support young breeders continuing their education. ◆ State Basket – Auction held annually right before the sale at Summer Type Conference and National Barrow Show®. The majority of the items will be auctioned off during the annual ABA meeting at Summer Type Conference. ◆ 1% Voluntary Donation – Check the box on your entry form for Summer Type Conference, National Barrow Show®, Fall Classic, and Southwest Type Conference. ◆ Shop Amazon Smile – Under American Berkshire Foundation Inc. (smile.amazon.com) ◆ Endowment/Will – Please contact Kim Neumann if you would like to set something up.
We operate as a tax-exempt, not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation under the laws of the State of Indiana. For questions, comments or suggestions contact Kim (Stassen) Neumann at (320) 220-3626 or email the board at foundation@americanberkshire.com
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Brice Conover BERKSHIRES
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BTC Berkshires can do it all!
A typical BTC Berkshire litter at weaning.
Top BTC females available.
Large selection of boars, gilts and bred gilts available. A herd built with the most productive Berkshire sows in the business.
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Call today for your seedstock and show prospects. Box 427 • Baxter, IA 50028 (515) 979-3890
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IT’S ALL HAPPENING . . . in Indianapolis this summer!!!
2020
indiana state fair breeding stock shows & sales indianapolis, indiana
~ NEW SCHEDULE ~ Friday, August 21 • 8 A.M. Show Order East Ring – Poland China, Chester White, Spot West Ring – Hereford, Tamworth, Berkshire
Sale Order — 30 Minutes after Last Show Ends Hereford, Tamworth, Poland China, Berkshire, Chester White, Spot
CHESTERS • POLANDS • SPOTS
BERKSHIRES • HEREFORDS • TAMWORTHS
Judge: Justin Rodibaugh
Judge: Chad Day
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS ALL Poland China & Spotted entries in the open show at the 2020 Indiana State Fair MUST have known stress status on each pig. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in not being able to show and sell. NO EXCEPTIONS All Spotted entries will be classified for breed character prior to the show.
~ SHOW & SALE CONTACT INFORMATION ~ BERKSHIRE Matt Ritter (317) 331-2854
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CHESTER Steve Jordan (219) 689-5808
HEREFORD & TAMWORTH Tom Shanafelt (317) 345-2153
POLAND Wes Biddle (317) 918-8619
SPOT Jason Corya (812) 592-0210
Sale Day Contact Information: CPS Representative – Jack Wall (309) 945-3312 State Fair Swine Barn (317) 927-1461
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2019 indiana state fair chaMpions
2020 Shows & Sales On Walton Webcasting entries dUe: JUlY 1 www.indianastatefair.coM BREEDERS DIGEST
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CPS Viewpoint
Vintage message still applicable today Byline: Jack Wall
CPS Chief Executive Officer
As I sat on my back porch thinking about an editorial for this herd sire issue, a framed print that my wife had given me, caught my eye. This piece was written in 1913 by Herbert Mumford, a University of Illinois professor of animal husbandry. When I re-read the message I couldn’t help but be reminded of how applicable the words still are today. In these unusual circumstances and trying times of the world’s current situation, I encourage you to keep in mind your role as a stockman as described below. ‘A Tribute to the Stockman’ by H.W. Mumford
Whose devotion to his animals is second only to his love of God and family. Whose gripping affection is tempered only by his inborn sense of the true proportion of things. Who cheerfully braves personal discomfort to make sure his livestock suffer not. To him there is a rhythm in the clatter of the horse’s hoof, music in the bleating of the sheep and in the lowing of the herd. His approaching footsteps call forth the affectionate whinny of recognition.
Behold the Stockman! Artist and Artisan. He may be polished, or a diamond in the rough—but always a gem.
In these unusual circumstances and trying times . . .
His calm, well-modulated voice inspires confidence and wins affection. His coming is greeted with demonstrations of pleasure, and his going with evident disappointment. Who sees something more in cows than the drudgery of milking, more in swine than the grunt and squeal, more in the horse than the patient servant, and more in sheep than the golden hoof. Herdsman, shepherd, groom—yes, and more. Broad-minded, big-hearted, and whole-souled: whose life and character linger long after the cordial greeting is stilled and the hearty handshake is but a memory: whose silent influence forever BD lives. May his kind multiply and replenish the earth.
2020 Summer Type Conference and Team Purebred National Show July 6-11 • Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa CPS and ABA are pleased to announce that the National Swine Registry and NJSA will join us at this event. Watch the CPS Bulletin Board and Facebook page for up-to-date information. As of the publication of this magazine, the event is still a GO! Online entries are available on the ABA, CPS and Team Purebred websites. 20
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Boars To Make a Difference in 2020 Culprit – Statin’ Facts x First Sight 2020 SWTC Purchase
Bearcat – Sledgehammer x Sugar Ray 2019 Poland Hog College Boar Housed at Jerry Masters
Buzz Saw – Show Nuff x Law and Order 2020 SWTC Purchase
We will have summer litters sired by this foursome. Keep us in mind when you are selecting pigs for the fall and winter shows.
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Sundown – High Noon x Big Deal Home Raised Boar
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We would like to thank the buyers of our SWTC entries as well as all of those that have supported our program. BREEDERS DIGEST
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* LEXINGTON, TENNESSEE Front row, from left: Jon, Shelley, Addison, Kenley and Danielle. Back row, boyfriend to Addison, Tanner Teague; boyfriend to Kenley, Lane Clendenion; and Danielle’s husband, Tyler Rogers.
Mixing
TWO CAREERS
with fire
AND PASSION
Byline: Jack Wall
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Learning a craft of excellence takes lots of history lessons, repeatability, an open mind and the willingness to succeed—no matter the obstacles. In a Chester White family, located at Lexington, Tennessee, Jon D. Maness, representing JDM Genetics, has possibly studied Chester White bloodlines as deeply as any breeder. Ask him what lines are the most maternal, what lines are the fastestgrowing or which boar and sow line might put you in the championship gilt drive the easiest. I would put my wager on Jon Maness’s thoughts fairly quickly. He knows pedigrees and he knows quality. There may not be any national show champion banners in the Maness house but there are lots of satisfied customers who will give Maness Chester White genetics a strong ovation for superior show genetics and high-quality pork with a wonderful eating experience. With the first purchase of Chester White hogs in 1988 from Ivy Hog Farm in Decaturville, Tennessee, Jon saw the need for practical, sound, healthy and most importantly, productive and consistent animals. Extreme phenotypes did not excite him much. The son of Danny and Beverly Maness, Jon has built the family’s farming enterprise to 300 acres of row crops consisting of corn and soybeans and 50 sows of which about 15 of BREEDERS DIGEST
these being purebred Chester Whites and the balance being Chester crosses. Jon’s father, Danny, is a huge help with the farming and the hogs. The original Chester White purchases started Jon in the hog business which was basically a farrow-to-feeder-pig operation. He sold feeder pigs through most of the early ‘90s until a neighbor bought a slaughterhouse/locker. Jon then started finishing out all of their hogs and sold them through this process. This pork ended up at local meat markets and restaurants for barbecue. Customers were quality conscious and asked for more of what they were getting—Maness-bred Chester pork. This market was no doubt a blessing for Jon and his family as the feeder pig markets were closing down in the area. This pork market option remained solid until 2012. In 1992, before Jon graduated from high school, he got the nerve up to talk to this “special young lady” at the school. As Jon says, “We hit it off.” In October 1995 Jon and Shelley were married. Shelley graduated from cosmetology school and they own Southern Styles in Scotts Hill, Tennessee. In November 1996, the first of three daughters was born with Elizabeth Danielle born on November 12. Kenley Grace was born October 3, 1999, and then Lindsey Addison came along on December 11, 2001.
time necessitated the building of a new fire station and this is when four new firefighters, including Jon, were hired. Through the years, he worked his way up through the ranks making lieutenant and captain. In 2017, Jon accepted the assistant chief position. Lots of education and training have come along with all of his positions and his duties today of assisting the chief, the day-to-day operations, the maintenance of equipment, and employee scheduling. Jon has a couple of interesting stories that involve the great fellowship of Chester White people. At the 1992 Winter Type Conference, Jon and his father were eating at a restaurant near the motel headquarters. Chester White Executive Secretary Dan Parrish was eating by himself at that same restaurant, saw Jon’s Chester White cap he was wearing and got up from the table and introduced himself to them and welcomed them into the breed and to the type conference. It was also at this event he was humbled to have met
2015 Tennessee River Ag Expo: Kenley, Danielle and Addison.
The girls’ first pig show in 2006. Pictured with Jon, from left: Kenley, Addison and Danielle.
Danielle with the 2013 Dyer County Fair Champion Chester White Gilt. It’s a family affair when it comes to pig shows.
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MANESS FAMILY LEXINGTON TENNESSEE Jack Rodibaugh from Indiana. The 1992 Summer Type Conference and Annual Membership Meeting were the first national events that Jon attended. Being in the same arena with so many elite and prominent breeders was indeed humbling. It was also humbling when after the membership meeting, Coy Farmer from Oklahoma came over to introduce himself and tell Jon how good it was to see young breeders take an interest in the breed and attend this meeting. A new friendship was formed that still exists today. Newman Ivy may have started the passion and genetics for JDM Genetics’ successful herd today but Jon also credits J.D. and Jeff Rudasill, Randy Schmidt, Tom Rake, the Rodibaugh family, Al Schminke, Neil Albertson, Bob Armstrong, Ronnie Perry, and Jeff Wingo as mentors and friends he has relied on for guidance. There is no doubt that Kelly Prater from McMinnville, Tennessee, has also played an integral part in today’s Maness success. Kelly has taught Jon a great deal of hog knowledge and breeding techniques that have advanced the operation. Kelly assisted Jon in starting to collect boars and the two operations have exchanged boar semen numerous times. Clay Prater and Danielle are the same age and have lots of fun, friendly battles in the show ring. In 2013, Jon made connections with a local barbecue business in which to sell his hogs. The venture was a success with the ability to supply all of the hogs the business needed and comments were received that the Chester Whites and Chester White crossbreds that Jon supplied were, “The best they have ever had.” Nearly continued on next page
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In the fall of 2005, Jon and Shelley thought it was time for some new Chester genetics as Danielle would be old enough to show the following year. Calling around for availability of Chester White bred gilts, they found what they were looking for with a third parity Freight Train sow, bred to The Best, at Rodibaugh Genetics in Indiana. The sow had a tremendous March litter that allowed Danielle to start her show career. Success was had at the shows and a boar and several gilts were retained from this litter. Many show ring success stories at local county fairs, the Tennessee State Fair and Mid-South Fair have been accumulated since that purchase In 1993, Jon was hired by the city of Lexington as a full-time firefighter. This has been an extremely rewarding career and one he is rightfully very proud of. The 24-hour-on, 48-houroff shifts have worked well for Jon as he also had to keep up with his hog and row crop duties. The growth of the city at this
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400 head per year are supplied by JDM Genetics. Chester White and Maness quality comes through again. Listing Bone A Fide 4-1, bred by John Robb, Illinois, and a Sparkplug son selected from the Prater herd, have been two of the influential boars used by Jon and his family. JDM 1 SKY Smoke Sis GR 1-2 is a sow called “Super Sow” at Lexington, Tennessee, and she and her daughters check all of the boxes for longevity, quality, production, and breed progress—they never miss. When there is a pig show going on and Jon is attending, you can bet on him to volunteer every time to grab a hurdle, run a gate or ask to help in any manner. Currently serving on the board of directors of the Chester White
The Maness girls with their show winnings.
Swine Record Association, Jon offers common-sense ideas, understands the importance of pig shows on all levels but also realizes the need for a quality product, consistent genetics and a productive sow. Mixing those traits is what JDM Genetics studies hard and works even harder to attain. The Maness kids are growing up fast as the oldest, Danielle, was married to Tyler Rogers on August 5, 2018, and on April 9, 2020, presented Jon and Shelley with their first grandbaby, a girl named Elizabeth Avery. Jon now undertstands why they are called “grand”. Danielle is a registered nurse. Middle child, Kenley, is attending the University of Memphis to be a child life specialist. Addison is a senior in high school and an outstanding softball player, and unfortunately due to COVID-19, had her senior season interrupted. Making
a positive out of this situation, she has signed to play ball at Dyersburg State in Dyersburg, Tennessee. To make industry-friend Ernie Barnes proud, she is hoping to then transfer to Mississippi State and obtain an ag degree. This truly is a success story of several chapters. Here is a young man who had the desire to raise pigs, breed purebreds, travel the country to seek out genetics and people who matched his philosophy and incorporate production hogs with show ring appeal with the practical implication in the butcher shops and on consumer’s plates. Being true to his beliefs, helping others and valuing the reason of his existence while managing a busy farm and family and a firefighters’ paperwork and knowledge is remarkable and truly describes this BD gentleman.
Kenley showing her Chester White gilt at the Tennessee State Fair.
Danielle with her 2006 Mid-South Fair Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt. Addison with her reserve champion Chester White gilt at the 2013 Dyer County Fair.
Avery Rogers, the first granddaughter for Jon and Shelley Maness, born April 9, 2020, to Danielle and Tyler Rogers. Danielle at the 2007 Summer Type Conference and Team Purebred National Junior Show in Springfield, Illinois
A typical Chester White sow at JDM Genetics.
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Focused on the Future
Not Sure Pistol x Ruby Blues x Power Pak Bred by Barker Family Farms Contrary to his name, NOT SURE, we are for sure about the quality that this boar has produced this spring for us!!! Stout, thick ended, square, and still has a killer design from the side. He was named champion boar at the 2019 Ohio State Fair, his mother was 4th overall Spot at the 2018 Ohio State Fair, and his granddam was reserve Spot gilt at the 2016 Ohio State Fair. He has a stacked pedigree! We are now sure that he can do positive things for your herd. Call today to schedule semen!
Thank you to all of our customers that purchased from us this spring!! We still have pigs available out of the following sires: Spots Used
Is What He Is
Chesters Used
• Is What He Is
• Bon Voyage (Hi Point)
• Turn Me Loose
• Man Power (Hi Point)
• Not Sure
• Impersonator (Hi Point)
• Keep Dreaming (Top Cut)
Bon Voyage
Man Power 7242 E. 2700th Rd., Sidell, IL 61876
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(Showtime Sires)
• Out Cold (Top Cut)
• DW (Top Cut)
Turn Me Loose
• Mountain Mike
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With the cancelation of 2020 The Exposition, CPS and ABA have teamed up to host an online auction for breeders to highlight and merchandise their animals who were originally entered in The Exposition.
Virtual Preview on Walton Webcasting Sunday, June 7, 8:30 a.m. EST Online Auction Showpig.com Wednesday, June 10 BREEDERS DIGEST
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* Eric and Rod Fee pictured with their premier exhibitor and reserve premier sire banners at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.
A century
OF PROGRESS
within the
SPOTTED BREED
Byline: Jack Wall
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It was February 22, 1919, Presidents’ Day. Ralph A. Fee and Jessie Noe were married. Times were tough back then and a neighbor had nothing for a wedding present but a little weanling Spotted gilt. From that time forward, Spots have been a part of what today is Fee Farms. One of Ralph Fee’s sons, Rod, has early memories of a trip with his dad to the train depot in the late ‘40s to pick up a Spot boar shipped in by rail from the popular Gates herd in Missouri. The Fee’s first venture in the show ring was at the Iowa State Fair in 1950. Since then they have missed only one year—due to a widespread pseudorabies outbreak. They’ve also been competitive at shows from Minnesota to Texas and Nebraska to North Carolina. They have exported hogs to Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, and South America. The first areas of focus for the Fee Spotted herd were large numbers for commercial seedstock and to participate in test stations in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. One early test station accomplishment was a record-gaining boar at Lisbon, Iowa, gaining 3.11 lbs. per day from 50 lbs.—and may still be the record. They also raised a few Simmental cattle during this time. Early bred sow purchases from the Listers, John Zurel and E.W. Raasch started Rod’s 4-H career. In 1954 Rod showed the champion barrow overall at the Warren County Fair. That same
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barrow went on to be champion Spot in both the 4-H and open shows and a weight division overall champion at the Iowa State Fair. Immediately after that, Rod was stricken with nonparalytic polio. Fellow Iowa State Fair exhibitors and industry friends during the early years when the Fees showed were Shorty Anderson, Willard Merryman, McElroy Bros., Bill Hemm, Elmer Mordhorst, Eddie Bros., Niehauses, Listers, Curtis family, Caltriders, Triggs, Fullers, Olsons and many others. An interesting fact that Rod shared was it was not unusual for pig classes at the Iowa State Fair to be 60-plus head and even aged-boar classes that took two rings to show. Many exhibitors showed a full string of March through aged-animals, both boars and females. Tents were even set up to house all of the entries. In the 1960s the Fees were lucky enough to exhibit both the champion and reserve champion boars at the Summer Type Conference (STC) in Peoria, Illinois. Those littermate boars went to the Doak and Hessicks herds in Ohio and the Melzer firm in Minnesota. In the early ‘70s when the emphasis on carcass came to the forefront, the Fees were prominent participants in the certified litter program. In times when 4-inch loin eyes were the norm, they qualified one litter with a then unheard of 7.11-inch loin eye. In the early ‘70s
1967 marriage of Rod and Teresa.
head and were thrilled with that price. At the height of production on the Fee farm, as many as 2,000 head a year were farrowed and nearly 250 boars were annually sold—mostly Spots but a few Durocs and Yorks and F-1s were also included in the herd numbers. Following high school, Rod attended Iowa State College (ISC). He became a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, was named to Freshman Honor Fraternity and Alpha Zeta. He was an officer in Block and Bridle, All Ag Council, and Little International. During his four years, he participated on the dairy, meats, livestock, and wool judging teams for ISC, winning many honors. He graduated in 1963 with a degree in animal science. Following a brief stint as a farm broadcaster for WHO, his next career endeavor was being an extension youth assistant, then a marketing specialist with the Iowa Department of Ag. He followed those positions with being a livestock representative with Tama Pack. In 1966 he became a livestock editor for Successful Farming magazine where he stayed for 22 years—less a short break to manage the family’s hog operation. During his time with
SPOTILICIOUS, a foundation sow from Wetovick Swine Farm, Nebraska, and dam of the 2019 Spotted Hog College Boar.
National champion feeder pig load over all breeds and crosses at First National Feeder Pig Show in 1973.
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S T O R Y
FEE FAMILY ACKWORTH IOWA Successful Farming, he was privileged to do stories on farms in 42 different states as well as Canada, Mexico, South America, United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan. He also received The American Ag Editors Association’s Writer of the Year award for his story on the influence of fast food on livestock production. In addition, he was honored by the Washington Press Association and received many other story and photographic awards from the National Association of Livestock Journalists. In 2008 he entered the political arena and ran for the Iowa House of Representatives. Rod was married in 1967 to Teresa Kopriva. Their children are Dr. Danielle Fee who was tragically killed in an auto accident in 1999; Rachelle Kjellberg, a salesperson and journalist; and Eric Fee, an inventory control manager with Tones Spices. With the show pig blood still in his veins, Eric has taken over the swine operation in recent years. Eric was also an athlete as a track, football and baseball player—playing football at Drake University his freshman year. He was thrilled to qualify for and run in the prestigious Boston Marathon. With only a few Spot sows and crossbreds in the herd now, Eric has still managed to produce multiple show pig winners each year. Rod now serves as head gopher, delivery boy, assists with marketing and consulting and occasionally, farrowing-barn sitter. Over the years, the operation has focused on sound, durable, fast-gaining, and lean hogs. Ralph Fee always kept that his goal and seldom wavered or chased the change in types that came and went every three to four years, saying if you stay in the middle of the road, your customers will always stick with you. continued on next page
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they won the Roy Springer Trophy, named in honor of one of the early breed promoters of carcass superiority. It was during this time that they also bred Jet Set CL CMS who went to work in the Melzer herd and Handy Andy Jr CMS for the Schwecke herd. It was also during that time that Rod served the National Spotted Record Association as vice president, with the office located in Bainbridge, Indiana. Those were financially difficult times for the breed and a decision to merge the Spotted and Poland breeds was made. Opinions on that merger ran deep and strong but in the end may have saved both breeds. On-farm sales for the Fee’s purebred swine herd began in 1970 and grew to as many as four sales per year. Their specialty was winter bred sow sales. At times, as many as 200 sows were bred a season—all from hand breeding as this was before the use of artificial insemination. Their very first sale came at a time when hogs were selling for $3/cwt and a snowstorm, just 48 hours before, left them with eave-deep drifts around the sale barn. Thanks to neighbors the sale went on. They sold several pens of commercial gilts, 10-12 at a time, for an average of $32.50 a
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A Century of Progress
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Rod mentions Dr. Kirby Joy, Bill Farrer, Marvin Ridgeway, and Al Christian (whom he worked for at the Iowa State College as an employee) as mentors or advisors throughout the years. He confided in these gentlemen to seek advice and to bounce things off of to assure that he would not stumble off the deep end. He considers each of them, and many more Spotted and purebred breeders, as dear friends and associates. Some of Fee Farm’s best-known boars and gilts influencing the breed over the years, other than the two mentioned above, include Brutus, the $5,000 boar from Hansen at an STC (maybe one of the breed’s heaviest boned boars ever); Home Run, tracing back to the famous Circulator at Raasch Farms; Spiro (a Don Lang-bred boar); a boar called Stardust (a little known
outcross boar raised by an FFA boy in remote Texas); and Hi Test, a Spot boar with an elite test record. On the female side of the herd was Sugar Girl, a member of the champion pair of gilts at the STC and herself an Iowa grand champion from Wilkinson; and of late, the “Pink” sow, from Pink Genetics and also an Iowa grand champion mother of Get Down who is now standing at RAR Genetics; and Spotilicious plus the Ruby sow who was an STC champion bred gilt which you’ll hear more about this summer. An avid Iowa State Cyclone fan, Rod loves all sports and watching grandsons Jakob and Noah and granddaughter Ella who are active in everything—good students, awardwinning musicians and competitive dancers and runners. And most of all, Rod enjoys traveling to national shows—whether competing or not—to swap stories with old friends
from all over the country and watching young showmen achieve their goals. You’ll often see him with long-time friend Kirby Joy who’s dad and his dad, grew up as competitors and friends. The Spotted breed is honored to recognize Rod and his family as our 2020 featured family. There is no doubt that the century-long dedication, loyalty and leadership provided by the Fee family has improved the Spotted breed genetically and also aided in building a better purebred swine industry. I encourage you to sit down with Rod and talk to him about the past, and I would bet your mistakes in the future will be a lot less if you take some of his advice. Thanks Rod for your support, leadership and friendship with all of the Spotted breeders over the years. I am confident we will see the Fee influence continued in the next decade or two. BD
Pink, a foundation sow, and dam of Get Down, the sire of the 2019 Hog College Boar and 2016 Iowa State Fair Champion. A changing of the guard. Eric and Rod with the 2019 Spotted Hog College Boar at the National Barrow Show®. Danielle and Rachelle with the Springer trophy at the 1972 Summer Type Conference. Daughter Dr. Danielle Fee
Double D’s, a home-raised son of Alias and a 1,100 lb. pet at Fee Farms.
Rod and Ralph with the 1960 Iowa State Fair Grand Champion Sow.
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Eric and wife Jenny celebrate their Scottish Heritage at KC Ball.
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We wish all of our spring show pig customers good luck this summer. Let us know how you do!
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ABA Viewpoint
American Berkshire Association update
from the American Berkshire Association Board of Directors
The purpose of this editorial is to update you on a number of important American Berkshire Association (ABA) topics. Director of Berkshire Operations: The job description was updated and posted on April 26 to indeed.com and the ABA website (see “About” tab and “Careers”) and is printed on the opposite page. We already have several intriguing candidates who have submitted their resumes. The ABA Board will begin interviewing candidates in June, and we hope to have the new Director in place by the 2020 Summer Type Conference (STC). Please help us get the word out and if you know of any good candidates, please pass their names along to Greg Smith. Office Administration: The ABA thanks Katie Brummet for her years of service to the Association. She has decided to pursue other opportunities. Katie has been a tremendous asset to the ABA team and its membership with improved efficiencies of our office and pedigree services. We wish her the very best in her ventures. Katie has been training Macie Wippel to assume a full-time role with the ABA through early August. Macie is a former ABA intern with several years of experience in the ABA office. We welcome her to the team. She can be reached at office@americanberkshire.com or at the ABA office phone number.
Your Board of Directors has been and will continue to listen to industry leaders, government officials and to you, the membership of the ABA. 2020 The Exposition and STC: As many of you may have heard, The Exposition has been canceled per the Indiana State government’s guidelines. COVID-19 has effected us all in many ways and the purebred swine industry is no different. The ABA, CPS and NSR have teamed up to host a joint event for July 7-11 in Des Moines, Iowa. We anticipate this will be one of the largest hog shows in history and should be very exciting! More details will be forthcoming. 32
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Online Sale: All three organizations have approved an online sale to be held in June 2020. The ABA understands in this difficult time of social distancing, an online event might fit the needs of many of its breeders. More information has been posted on the ABA website and on social media. Team Purebred: 2020 is proving to be a very difficult year for the commercial swine industry. We are starting to see the impact of this on Team Purebred sponsorships and donations. Team Purebred is one of the most important functions of the American Berkshire Association and needs your support. If you are able, please make sure and donate to this great cause (https://teampurebred.com/donations/)! 2020 ABA Progeny Test: The 2020 ABA Progeny Test started on April 11 in Terre Haute, Indiana. We are thrilled to have 16 pens on test with entries from Fly’n K Berkshires (6 pens), AJC Berkshires (5 pens), Pete Brummer and Family, England’s Berkshires, Dallas Kuper, Phenotypic Acres, and Lonnie Ploeger. A big thank you goes out to these breeders for their industry leadership! Experience Berkshire Magazine: The ABA Board recently approved three more issues of the Experience Berkshire magazine to be mailed directly to ABA members. The purpose of this magazine is to tell the story of the Berkshire breed and to promote the superior eating quality traits of Berkshire pork to a wider audience that includes retailers, restaurants and chefs. The May 2020 issue is now available for your review (https://issuu.com/experienceberkshire/docs/ may_2020_experience_berkshire_). Direct to Consumer Marketing: The ABA Board is creating a direct to consumer Berkshire Pork Marketing program for ABA-registered pigs. Under this program, ABA members will be able to purchase registered Berkshire pork promotional materials and meat stickers at the ABA’s cost, to enable ABA members to promote registered Berkshire pork direct to consumers through farmer markets or onfarm freezer meat sales. Please watch the ABA website and Facebook for updates! It is the goal of this Board to provide more marketing opportunities for your Berkshire hogs, genetics and pork. The Future: The old cliché of “The only thing that remains constant is change” applies to the swine industry and to agriculture as a whole. The same rings true for the American Berkshire Association at this point in time. We have seen several changes and we anticipate several more in the coming months and years. Your Board of Directors has been and will continue to listen to industry leaders, government officials and to you, the membership of the ABA. It is our intention to respond to the dynamics of the world around us. If you have any questions, please call Greg Smith at BD (970) 443-5527 or any of your ABA Board members.
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American Berkshire Association Director of Berkshire Operations
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Director of Berkshire Operations for the American Berkshire Association (ABA) is a unique position that encompasses leading the employee team, marketing, communications and member services. This position will be responsible for increasing revenue and building relationships with members and industry partners. The Director will be responsible for increasing the demand for Berkshire genetics via awareness of Berkshire meat quality; all association sponsorships and partnerships; and presenting ideas to increase nondues and registration revenue. The Director will develop solutions for breeders and associated agribusinesses to elevate their level of success with the help of programs and relationships offered by the ABA. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES • Champion the progressive movement of the breed via the direction given by the Board of Directors. • Identify and act on opportunities to solidify ABA’s reputation in the industry by representing the association and its subsidiaries at breed association events, and serve as the ABA representative on the National Association of Swine Records. • Responsible for increasing dues and non-dues revenue for the association. • Manage relationships with agribusiness, livestock markets and seedstock producers by contacting key players on a monthly basis. • Work closely with members and clients to identify core needs and create new opportunities. • Introduce creative solutions to develop revenue-generating projects and initiatives. • Effectively manage brand relationships. • Communicate weekly with the Board, provide monthly financial statements to the Board, attend ABA Board meetings, record all meeting minutes and report meeting minutes within 5 days of the respective board meeting. • Develop thorough briefing documents for all opportunities including comprehensive timelines and production schedules. • Work closely with ABA’s committees. • Solicit retail and wholesale sector involvement to the ABA’s Berkshire pork component. • Advance breed improvement among Berkshire members and breeders by promoting the available cutting-edge technology. • Supervise, motivate and serve as a team leader of the ABA employees. • The Director of Berkshire Operations is responsible for carrying out the duties of the ABA Breed Secretary/Treasurer as outlined in the Constitution & Bylaws and Employee Handbook. REQUIREMENTS: • Strong entrepreneurial skills and a natural ability to identify business opportunities for revenue generation. • Resourceful and responsive to change. Highly motivated with a passion for driving operational business change. • Highly organized, follow-through, attention to detail, prioritization, target-driven and results-focused. • Excellent stakeholder management skills and an ability to communicate complex business ideas, including excellent verbal and written communication skills, and presentation skills. • Excel in management, teamwork, sales, and marketing skills. • Serve as the personnel team leader with excellent managerial and motivational skills. • Proven knowledge of multi-platform media and marketing. • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. • Budget-focused mindset. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment. • Knowledge of the Berkshire breed and/or the swine industry (preferred). EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree required. • Relevant industry sales/marketing/distribution experience. • Relevant knowledge of the livestock and animal protein industry. • Preference for at least 3 years of experiences in management and advanced organizational leadership skills working for a company within the industry or similar business. • Preference for experience at operating at board level in organizations of similar size. Director of Berkshire Operations is a salary-based position with a commission-based incentive program. This incentive program is heavily weighted on building revenue for the association. The successful candidate will enjoy a benefits package including health insurance and phone compensation. This position is considered full-time with travel and weekend work required. The American Berkshire Association is the nation’s first swine registry dating back to 1875. The association registers over 6,000 litters annually and currently has more than 750 members. The Association’s goal is to promote the Berkshire breed and maintain breed purity through the registration of purebred Berkshires. The Association is comprised of the parent company, the American Berkshire Association located in West Lafayette, Indiana, along with its two subsidiaries: American Berkshire Association Foundation and the Berkshire Meat Products, LLC. The American Berkshire Association is an EOE. To Apply: Send a cover letter; resume; salary requirements; and references to the American Berkshire Association President: Greg Smith, Phone: (970) 443-5527, wachtelstation@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed starting June 1, 2020. BREEDERS DIGEST
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Missouri State Fair Sedalia, Mo. Contact one of the following members for filling your Spotted pig needs. Randy & Conner Derr Mound City, Mo. (816) 262-5104 Eugene Hinnah Family Gilliam, Mo. (660) 784-2454 Jett’s Spot Farm Ash Grove, Mo. (417) 461-4205 Oaks Livestock Harris, Mo. (660) 359-7973 Raasch Farms & Miller Show Stock Bogard, Mo. (660) 3292044 Wehner Farms Rossville, Kan. (785) 224-6881 Whitehead-Thomas Show Pigs Ash Grove, Mo. (417) 496-2513
Attention Juniors Two $250 Scholarships will be awarded to Missouri Spot junior members in 2020—the Fred Lovercamp and Missouri Spotted Association Scholarships. Applications may be obtained at the fair or contact Karson Thomas at (417) 988-3411.
SHOW Aug. 18 — 8 a.m. SALE Aug. 18 — 6 p.m.
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S & W O SH For further information, contact: Garett Reid – sale committee chairman– (660) 460-0485 Karson Thomas – sale committee secretary – (417) 988-3411 Jack Wall – sale day – (309) 945-3312 Sale Guidelines • Judge, sale chairperson and CPS representative will be responsible for selecting the hogs for the sale and determining the sale order. • Approximately 35% of the animals will sell; twice as many gilts as boars will be selected for the sale. • Sale commission will be 12%. Settlement for full purchase price will be required on every animal at the conclusion of the sale. • Other breeds are welcome to sell and will be charged a base fee of 12% commission on the sale floor price if the animal consigned does not sell. • Animals of all stress statuses are eligible to sell. Stress status on boars should be known and documented on the registration paper. If not known, boar will be sold as negative. If buyer tests and the result is a carrier or positive, the seller is responsible for any and all adjustments.
Spot Breeders Picnic and Meeting Monday, August 17 • 6 p.m.
The Missouri Spot Breeders Association will offer $100 to the Grand Champion Junior Spot Barrow. Awards will be given to the 4-H and FFA champion boar and gilt, also the reserve champion 4-H and FFA boar and gilt. To be eligible for these awards, the exhibitor must be a member of the Missouri Spot Breeders Association by July 30, 2020. Dues are $5 for juniors and $35 for senior members.
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2REV6 Drinking Class 54-3 AJC2 Power Up 2-9 AJC3 Skyl Warhorse II 9-2 AJC3 Warhorse 9-3 AJC4 Trojan Horse 9-2 AJC4 Warhorse 20-4 AJC5 Loose Change 33-2 AJC6 Galileo 19-1 AJC6 Trojan Horse 3-2 AJC6 Warhorse 12-5 AJC7 Dancer 11-1 AJC7 Trojan Horse 3-1 AJC8 Diamon Lad 5-4 ASF6 I Do 2 11-4 AUST8 Barstool 20-6 AUST9 Leadoff 15-1 BA8 Dream Boy 1-1 BRIC9 Identitiy Crisis 15-4
BTC6 Diamond Lad 52-1 BTC6 Game On 90-4 CCV0 Stallion 16-4 CER7 Buckshot 10-5 CSV5 Shotgun 58-2 FKB5 B787 Dreamliner 89-6 FKB5 Texs Gold 38-9 FKB7 Nutty Porfessor 46-3 FKB7 Swamp Donkey 40-7 FKB8 Lancelot 50-4 GNK4 Wheels Up 1-9 HBSP9 Balcklist 7-8 HH5 Back Home 74-1 JWL8 Non Stop 10-3 KASFA8 Juice 32-10 RAKE5 Sasquatch 211-1 RAKE9 Blackberry 214-4 RAKE9 Buffalo 31-4
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B BERKSHIRE Herd Sire Listing RAKE9 Dr Class 234-1 REM9 Hawkeye 7-4 SDH8 Fence Post 3-1 SDH8 High Horse 21-1 SDH9 Amen 26-3 SDH9 Elivs 56-1 SDH9 Holy Hell 26-2 SDH9 Jungle Juice 66-2 TSS5 Hollywood 13-3 TSS7 Big Tex 5-7 WACH6 Wachtel Merger 14-5 WAT5 Blackwater 6-1 WKF3 TEX 4-5 WPF8 Night Hawk 30-2 WPF8 Street Fighter 11-3 WTX TX 94-2
Note: Boars are listed above in alphabetical order. On the following pages, boars are grouped by the boar owner who submitted the herd sire listing.
Herd Sire Listing Contact Information High Point Genetics Chrisman, IL Office (877) 247-3636 Highpointgenetics.com
Shipley Swine Genetics Newark, OH (740) 745-2911 Shipleyswine.com
Tom Rake Waunakee, WI (608) 219-7467 rakegenetics.com
Team HB Show Pigs Walnut Grove, MN Dave Bloch (507) 220-0680
Brice Conover Baxter, IA (515) 979-3890 conovershowpigs.com
Chuck Real Marion, TX (210) 827-7351 Realhogfarm.com
Fly’N K Berkshires Lance Knobloch Alvord, IA (605) 366-4385 Flynkberks.com
Seybold Berkshires Wilcox, NE Troy Seybold (308) 627-3362
UW Platteville & Gill Platteville, WI Brandon Gill (608) 732-6175 Alicia Adams (608) 642-6982
Andrew Foster Owosso, MI (989) 307-1119 AJC Berkshires Adam & Al Conover Baxter, IA (515) 491-8078 ajcberkshires.com
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CCV0 Stallion 16-4
AJC Berkshires
PROGENY TESTED
Deceased. The boar that America knows! Words can’t describe the impact this sire has had on the swine industry! The best swine breeders have acclaimed “Stallion” the greatest boar they ever laid eyes on. Stallion’s legacy is well documented and continues to grow … meat quality supreme! Soon his mounting will be on display in the Berkshire House, “Home of Stallion” in Baxter, Iowa.
AJC6 Galileo 19-1
AJC Berkshires
AJC6 Galileo 19-1 is from the first litter by WAT5 Wheels Up “Black Water” 6-1, which we purchased at the 2015 NBS® from Gene Waters, Kan. Black Water’s pedigree is intensely full of AJC genetics. His sire, GNK 4 Wheels Up 1-9, was bred by Knoblock Family Berks, Ind. 1-9 sired the #3 meat quality pen which was tested by Fly’n K Berkshires, Iowa. We believe in AJC6 Galileo 19-1’s genetics and see him taking a major role in future high meat-quality Berkshires.
AJC3 Warhorse 9-3
AJC Berkshires
PROGENY TESTED
Deceased. Sired by the #1 Meat Quality Boar at the 2013 NBS Progeny Test. A boar that comes around once in a lifetime. Warhorse 9-3 is a purebred breeder’s dream. He combines all the fundamentals: stout skulled, unbelievably heavy structured, incredible toe spread and even toes, while yet impeccably sound. Sired our 2014 Progeny Pen. They were the fastest growing Berkshire pen. He was the #4 Super Sire and a top sire for meat quality.
AJC3 Skyl Warhorse II 9-2
AJC Berkshires
Sired by the #1 Meat Quality Boar at the 2013 NBS® Progeny Test. 9-2 is a littermate to AJC3 Warhorse 9-3 and like his littermate, he combines all the fundamentals: stout skulled, unbelievably heavy structured, incredible toe spread and even toes, while yet impeccably sound. We retrieved him as a mature boar after we saw the value in this sire line and heard the good reports from his owner in Wisconsin.
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AJC4 Warhorse 20-4
AJC Berkshires
Pigs by this boar look awesome! He is a son of AJC3 Warhorse 9-3 and is rugged, heavy boned and heavy structured. He combines two of the great sows that left a mark at AJC: AJC1 Sterling Lady 5-9 and his own dam, AJC2 Hustle Belle 2-11. We believe the combination of these AJC brood sows will assure this young boar’s breeding program. This boar’s maternal grandam is an own daughter of AJC6 Baxter 1-1, the original foundation meat-quality sire of AJC Berkshires.
AJC6 Warhorse 12-5
AJC Berkshires
Our newest addition to the Warhorse boar battery! This young sire has excited us since first look. A son of AJC4 Warhorse 20-4, he offers tremendous flexibility and ruggedness. Stay tuned for this meat-quality driven boar’s progeny at upcoming events.
AJC4 Trojan Horse 9-2
AJC Berkshires
Reach back genetics of AJC6 Baxter 1-1 x 3MLO8 Beach Boy 14-2 x CCV0 Stallion 16-4 created this meat-quality driven boar. In addition, top quality maternal strength is in this herd boar. His mother is the dam of AJC3 Warhorse 9-3 and AJC3 Warhorse II 9-2, without question, the greatest daughter of AJC5 Lion 1-2. This boar has an outstanding blend of unique genetics, complemented with an impressive phenotype of bone and structure like no other.
AJC6 Trojan Horse 3-2
AJC Berkshires
PROGENY TESTED
Al’s pick of the junior herd sires. This boar is loaded with meat quality genetics in a ruggedly designed and growth package. Stay tuned for this developing masculine sire. Our 2018 progeny pen was sired by 3-2. BREEDERS DIGEST
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AJC5 Loose Change 33-2
AJC Berkshires
Loaded with meat quality and stems from our #1 IMF boar line. His sire, AJC3 Loose Change, 3-2 goes back to 3MLO8 Beach Boy 14-2 and is double bred AJC6 Baxter 1-1. AJC2 Bonnie 10-7 is truly a sow that makes the AJC “ Hall of Fame” list, as does her mother A3C7 Bonnie 1-3, an own daughter of “Stallion” from the first litter born at A3 Co. Berkshires. A3C7 Bonnie 1-3 is a littermate to the sire of EB1 TCD Astro 1-6, the dam of the #1 individual pig, 2013 NBS® Progeny Test.
AJC7 Trojan Horse 3-1
AJC Berkshires
This herd sire is being used hard at AJC Berkshires. He is a paternal brother to AJC6 Trojan Horse 3-2, the sire of our 2018 progeny pen. Those results are in our ad on the back page of this issue. His dam, AJC3 Bonnie 1-11, is by the #1 SPI sire in the breed, KSWV1 Dream Scheme 9-12, with an SPI of 120.36. He is stacked with meat quality and all the trimmings for success.
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AJC8 Diamond Lad 5-4
Out of a litter of 19 born, this exciting prospect is from the largest litter ever farrowed at AJC Berkshires in over 30 years. His pedigree brings together special sows and boars, all with a track record of production, performance and meat quality. His paternal grandmother, AJC3 Sterling Lady 7-9, is a double bred oldline Baxter. His mother is sired by AJC5 Loose Change 33-2, who is an old-line Baxter x Beach Boy. Let’s all keep an eye on this young, upcoming herd sire.
BTC6 Diamond Lad 52-1
AJC Berkshires
Diamond Lad 52-1 has been a powerhouse here at AJC since the day we bought him. Diamond Lad was our top pick and purchase at the 2016 NBS®. His grandmother was the dam of the thrid high-individual meat quality pig in the 2013 NBS® Test.
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WAT5 Blackwater 6-1
AJC Berkshires
This herd boar was bred by Gene Waters in Kansas and his maternal grandsire’s dam traces to his first Berkshire sow, BIZ1 Sterling Lady 10-8. She was purchased at the 2001 NBS® and her grandmother was the dam of “Stallion.” His sire is also the sire of the #3 Meat Quality Progeny Pen at the 2015 NBS® and he traces back 36 times to AJC1 Profile 8-6. His first pigs are off and growing! This herd sire is rich in AJC meat-quality genetics.
AJC2 Power Up 2-9
AJC Berkshires
We brought this mature AJC power house back to AJC last year from Keith Henry in Indianola, Iowa. He was from our best litter of “Power Ups” in 2012, and out of an own daughter of AJC6 Baxter 1-1, which was out best litter of “Baxters” when we ignited the “Reach Back” program. The industry should never lose sight of what a boar like this brings. His sons and daughters will soon be front and center in our program.
AJC7 Dancer 11-1
AJC Berkshires
AJC7 Dancer 11-1 is a maternal brother to AJC6 Galileo 19-1 and AJC6 Saddler Wells 27-2 all being sons of AJC Hustle Bell 2-9, pictured on the back cover of the Jan.-Feb. 2007 Breeders Digest. He is extremely long, level and as sound as they come. He is a wide walking, deep-hamed boar that is full of meat-quality genetics. He currently is being used on a pen of BTC6 Diamond Lad 52-1 daughters.
BA8 Dream Boy 1-1
AJC Berkshires
KSWV1 Dream Scheme 9-12 Our latest herd sire addition from Bonnie Acres Farm, Tom & Shirley Conover, Holstein, Iowa. He is straight Bonnie Acres-bred and is double bred to the number one boar in the Berkshire breed, KSWV1 Dream Scheme 9-12, for SPI which has a remarkable 120.36 index. We purchased Dream Scheme from Ken and Julene Shaffner at the 2011 WPX and sold an interest to Fly’n K Berkshires. This boar’s extended pedigree, along with his extended skeleton, will be very interesting for Berkshire hogs going forward. BREEDERS DIGEST
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Fly’n K & Sioux Center Swine AI
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FKB5 Texs Gold 38-9
PROGENY TESTED
MEAT QUALITY, GROWTH, and POWER! 2018 ABA Prime Pork Sire, 2018 ABA Performance Index Sire!!! Tex’s Gold’s last son, FKB8 Twisted Tex 19-9, now has semen available at SCSAi. Twisted Tex 19-9 has added growth and is better structurally and more maternal than his sire, who is now deceased.
Fly’n K & Sioux Center Swine AI
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FKB5 B787 Dreamliner 89-6
PROGENY TESTED
#1 ACTIVE SIRE IN THE NATION FOR SPI!!! 2018 ABA Prime Pork Sire!!! Dam is the #2 sow in the nation for 21-day Litter Wt. The last living son of Dream Scheme 9-12; the boar with the highest SPI of all Berkshire boars in the nation.
Fly’n K & Sioux Center Swine AI
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FKB7 Swamp Donkey 40-7
PROGENY TESTED
Added growth, true square front end. FKB has two pens in the 2019 ABA Progeny Test out of Swamp Donkey. Swamp Donkey has both alleles for fast growth (MC4R) according to Geneseek. Swamp Donkey’s dam just had two of the best meat-quality pigs that FKB has ever had in a progeny test.
Fly’n K & Sioux Center Swine AI
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FKB7 Nutty Professor 46-3
Big boned, deep bodied, and wide with a great side profile. Sired by B787 Dreamliner 89-6, a 2018 ABA Prime Pork Index winner and the top active boar in the nation for SPI. Being used extremely hard here at FKB. Nutty Professor’s dam is the foundation sow of our Hustle Belle sow line and is the last son she had.
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Fly’n K, Ritter Family & Mull Farms
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2REV6 Drinking Class 54-3
Son of the Berkshire legend from Mauck’s: NNMS4 Drinking Class 51-1. Dam is an extremely productive Heimer Hampshire female who goes back to the popular Bar None sow. Jet level with a ton of bone and great breed character. Using him to make females who are structurally correct and maternal.
HH5 Back Home 74-1
Fly’n K, Ritter Family & Mauck Show Hogs
Sired by the Berkshire legend Non-Typical and backed by some of the top sows in the Mauck herd. FKB entered two pens in the 2019 ABA Progeny Test out of Back Home. Unique opportunity to evaluate the performance and meat quality of some of the most elite Berkshire genetics in the world. Look for Back Home sons for sale out of FKB’s proven MQ sow herd in 2019.
Fly’n K, Knobloch Family & Sioux Center Swine AI
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GNK4 Wheels Up 1-9
PROGENY TESTED
2015 NBS® PORQUE Award Sire, 2015 NBS® Super Sire, 2017 ABA Performance Index Sire!!! Paternal grandsire is Walter 14-6 who is proven to be one of the elite meat-quality sires in the Berkshire breed. Wheels Up is making very stylish females who are extremely productive and structurally correct.
Fly’n K, White Knight & Sioux Center Swine AI
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WKF3 Tex 4-5
PROGENY TESTED
SUPREME MEAT QUALITY SIRE!!! Fly’n K Berkshires had a progeny pen out of Tex 4-5 in the 2018 ABA 100% Berkshire Progeny Test. Check out Tex 4-5’s EPDs because he is the real deal! FKB will have boars for sale in the future out of Tex 4-5 and his littermate, Tex 4-3. BREEDERS DIGEST
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Brice Conover
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BTC6 Game On 90-4
This boar has an incredible siring record and continues to do a tremendous job. Maybe the soundest, most structurally correct boar in the breed. Extremely correct and well balanced. Has sired champions at the state and national level. SEMEN FOR SALE
Brice Conover
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REM9 Hawkeye 7-4
A special and impressive herd boar who continues to get better every day. Bigger outlined, thick, and extremely heavy structured. Littermate to the 2019 Iowa State Fair Champion Berkshire Barrow that was named 5th Overall. Littermate to the 2019 Iowa State Fair Champion Berkshire Gilt in the Junior Show. SEMEN FOR SALE
WPF8 Street Fighter 11-3
Andrew Foster
Street Fighter was purchased at the 2018 NBS® from Wippel Family Berkshires, OH, and has done a tremendous job for us the last couple years. He sired some great show pigs—purebred Berkshires and crossbreds. We have retained several daughters for future generations. He sired our 2019 NBS® boar entry out of the 2018 NBS® Hog College Gilt from Kolton Knauth. He was purchased by Austin and Ken Lane, IA. Lane’s call him Sad Dog (Street Fighter x Like Me Now). Street Fighter is still the same tall fronted, heavy boned, big topped boar that I wanted the first time I saw him at the 2018 NBS® and he still continues to get the job done!
Hi Point Genetics
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BIRC9 Identity Crisis 15-4
$19,000 high-selling Berkshire from 2019 Indiana State Fair. We were pretty excited when Joe Boose called us to let us know that he had just purchased the champion at Indiana! Identity Crisis is not your usual Berkshire—paint this one any color and he’ll compete at any level! Stout skulled with some big feet and legs! He gets out and strides like a cat. The mother of Identity Crisis was the 2018 Indiana State Fair Open Show Champion Berkshire Gilt. Talking with Joe, there are numerous state fair winners in this guy’s pedigree. Great boar with a great sow base behind him!
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Rake Genetics
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RAKE5 Sasquatch 211-1
Full blood brother to Rake Imagine That 249-1, the sire of the 2017 WPX Reserve Champion Berkshire Team Purebred Gilt, shown by the Hoge Family. This stress negative Reed Sasquatch 10-2 son is part of the original Reed Family Sasquatch bloodline. An incredibly correct, large, heavy skeletoned boar who carries all the fundamentals. Sons and daughters now carry on his proven line. Sasquatch 211-1 is Niman Ranch “STAR SIRES” meat-quality program APPROVED!
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RAKE9 Blackberry 214-4
GRANDSIRE BAUR5 Blackberry 45-1 214-4 continues the Blackberry tradition of easy production and meat quality. Eight littermate boars and two keeper gilts make for this particularly super litter of pigs. Blending the proven Lady May 15-10 sow into this pedigree further documents meat quality and strong sow production. Good, old-time Berkshires here!
Rake Genetics
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RAKE9 Dr Class 234-1
DAM RAKE7 LEC Ms 7-10 234-1 is a direct son of LEC Ms 7-10 (pictured), our foundation Berkshire sow presently raising 11 stout Blackberrys. The LEC brand originated from Lechner Bros., South Dakota. Dr CLASS 230-4 is an easy-birthing boar siring piglets who come out vigorous and uniform. Unbelievable look and underline quality. Dr. Class is destined to sire feminine females. His littermate sisters are as productive as you can get. Dr Class 230-7 is Niman Ranch “STAR SIRES” meat-quality program APPROVED!
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RAKE9 Buffalo 31-4
SIRE RAKE7 Buffalo 240-2 Littermates 31-4 and 31-5 are being used hard here at Rake Genetics. Linebred BTC Landshark 51-2—a definite spike in reproduction and sustainable essentials. RAKE7 Buffalo 24-2 (pictured) is as black as night and works all day! Buffalo truly represents our Berkshire program—stout, big, fertile, and resilient. His sire, RAKE BUFFALO 239-1, is doing a great job for Team Loos in Nebraska. Customers love him! Buffalo 240-4 is Niman Ranch “STAR SIRES” meat-quality program APPROVED! BREEDERS DIGEST
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Pork Chop Ridge, UW-Platteville
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AUST9 Leadoff 15-1
2019 Exposition Champion Boar. Exciting new sire from Lanes. Semen Available at $100/dose. To order semen ,contact Alicia (608) 642-6982.
Pork Chop Ridge, UW-Platteville, Lane
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AUST8 Barstool 20-6
2018 Hog College Boar bred by Lanes. Was the 2019 Summer Type Conference Reserve Premier Sire. Consistent sire of high-selling gilts last summer. The must-use boar to make replacement gilts who will last a long time in your herd. Semen available at $100/dose. To order semen ,contact Alicia (608) 642-6982.
Pork Chop Ridge, UW-Platteville, KBE, Team HN
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HBSP9 Blacklist 7-8
Exciting young boar from Hunter Bloch. Big boned, stout made. Square and correct. First pigs out of him are looking great. Stamps that show pig look into them. Semen $100/dose. To order semen ,contact Alicia (608) 642-6982.
Chuck Real
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CSV5 Shotgun 58-2
Outstanding pedigree in an outstanding package. Easily our pick of Berkshire boars at Duncan 2015. The youngest boar at the show, but the biggest-footed, stoutest-boned and best designed. Thanks to Corner Stone Ventures for breeding a great one! Owned with Doug Schaefer. His dam was the 2014 San Angelo Reserve Champion Berkshire at the STARS gilt show. Littermate to popular Super Fly boar.
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Chuck Real
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ASF6 I Do 2 11-4
Doug Albright’s popular class winning boar at Belton in 2017. I Do 2 was our choice out of a deep set of boars at the Southwest Conference. From the ground up, he is big footed, even toed and stout structured. He has that special look from the side and combines that with an expressive top. He is exceptionally good on the move.
Chuck Real
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CER7 Buckshot 10-5
This guy was special from little on and just kept getting better and better. His grandmother was our best Willis sow and has produced many great daughters for us. He was our judge’s consignment at Duncan in 2017. Scott Sullivan of Robstown bought him and we are housing him in our boar stud.
Chuck Real
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WPF8 Night Hawk 30-2
Easily our pick at the 2019 Southwest Conference in Belton. His super athletic look with added muscle and bone has been a great addition in our herd. His pigs are exceptional and easy to sell and have done extremely well in the show ring. Bred by Wippel Family Berks. Sired the 2020 Southwest Conference Reserve Champion Berk Gilt bred by Kyle Real.
Chuck Real
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KSFA8 Juice 32-10
Bred by Smith and Shaffner, Illinois (Juice Box x Godwin). He was the 2018 National Barrow Show® Champion Berkshire Boar. An outstanding young sire who is as good in his skeleton and structure as you can get. He has excellent muscle and rib shape to go with a great look. BREEDERS DIGEST
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Shipley & Snyder
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WTX8 TX 94-2
This young Berkshire boar has a great WOW factor. Wide and square to the ground. Huge square made toes. Massive top and big square rump. The angles from his shoulder to the ground are right. His hip and hind leg set is as good as you can get. His joints are clean and his neck is long. He has a stout head and he is one heavy structured, stout made show pig sire with a huge WOW factor.
Shipley & Snyder
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SDH8 High Horse 21-1
High Horse has always hit us hard being big scaled, tall fronted, heavy boned with huge feet and big, wide-spread toes. He has extremely big back legs. One good Berkshire boar that is flat generating. Tall Fronted - Heavy Boned - Big Ribbed - Lots of Center Body - Big Back - High Tail Set - Long Necked and Freak Fronted—This Guy is Special!
Shipley & Snyder
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SDH8 Fence Post 3-1
This line bred Double Barrel boar is one unique rascal! Fence Post 3-1 is built from the ground up. He has huge feet with big, deep toes. His bones are big and flat and he has huge back legs. He is super heavy structured with big rib, a big top and is square made and wide based. Fence Post 3-1 is extremely agile off both ends with a 7-7 underline and tremendous hip and hind leg.
Shipley & Snyder
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SDH9 Amen 26-3
Amen is as good as we have ever put together here. Might be the best Berk boar we have seen in the last few years! .He is line bred to start with, which makes his gene pool smaller. His foot quality is phenomenal and his bones and joints are big and clean. He is wide based with extremely big back legs. His length of hip is special and his length of stride off his rear legs is as good as you will see. Rib is big, center body is full and base width is right. He is big bladed and clean fronted with a 7-7 underline. Amen should sire barrows, gilts and boars that are second to none.
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Shipley & Snyder
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SDH9 Jungle Juice 66-2
Jungle Juice was worth the wait—naturally tall fronted, naturally long necked, clean fronted and naturally big ribbed and big centered. Better study this one! Look at the length and hip and extra flexibility he has out of his hip and hind leg. Notice the extra range of motion with his big back foot planted firmly on the ground. He’s super square with big wide spread toes, ideal hip, ideal soundness, super strong pasterns. He has an 8-8 underline with super high-quality teats.
Shipley & Austin Lane
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SDH9 Holy Hell 26-2
Holy Hell is a littermate to Amen and has that same width and squareness to the ground. He is big topped with a big square rump. He walks wide from behind and comes at you with excellent width up front. Length of body is right and length of hip is really good. Underline is 7-7. He is clean fronted and big ribbed with plenty of body. His feet and legs are big time, his bone is heavy and his joints are clean. This is a real power hog designed to make great barrows and gilts who will compete anywhere.
Shipley & Snyder
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JWL8 Non Stop 10-3
This guy was champion class 7 Berkshire boar at the 2019 Berk Type Conference at Springfield, IL. He is sired by Shattered, the $150,000 2018 Summer Type Conference Champion. He has extra bone, extra foot size, extra rib and lots of shape down his top with a big full rump. This guy can make champion barrows and gilts. He has tons of eye appeal and look. Better study this one here, he will suit! He is square, sound, heavy boned, naturally thick and packed full of meat, end to end.
Shipley & Snyder
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SDH9 Elvis 56-1
Elvis is one tough-made, heavy-duty, fast-growing Berkshire boar from an extremely deep litter. He is big footed, flat boned and big legged. He has a big, thick, square top and a big, full, square rump. His gene pool is smaller than most which will help him sire his look and design with more consistency. This stout made Berkshire will make high-quality show barrows and gilts who can compete at a high level. He has a 7-7 underline count. He is pretty special in regards to his structural correctness, flexibility, and range of motion off all four feet. BREEDERS DIGEST
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WACH6 Wachtel Merger 14-5
Seybold Berkshires
PROGENY TESTED
Wachtel Merger 14-5 sired the high-indexing pen in both the 100% Berkshire Prime Pork Index and the 100% Berkshire Performance Sire Index in the 2018 ABA Progeny Test. Wachtel Merger is the ultimate sire. At Seybold Berkshires we are selling offspring that offer the ultimate package of growth and meat quality genetics. Boars and gilts available for sale.
TSS7 Big Tex 5-7
Seybold Berkshires
PROGENY TESTED
Big Tex 5-7 offers the superior genetics! The son of WKF1 Big Tex 3-2, the 2013 NBS® Progeny Test Super Sire, and Big Tex 5-7 on the bottom side of this pedigree, is sure to be a winner. This Tex linebreeding has produced the fastest growing Berkshires in the breed, with excellent meat quality. Boars and gilts available for sale.
FKB8 Lancelot 50-4
Seybold Berkshires
Lancelot comes to us from Fly’n K in Iowa. This B787 Dreamliner x Sterling Lady, is packed with production value. This sire has been used heavily on our female lines and we have a great crop of boars and gilts for sale.
TSS5 Hollywood 13-3
Seybold Berkshires
Hollywood 13-3 is a TSS3 Hollywood 14-4 x a AJC3 Warhorse 9-3. Hollywood is the grandson of WKF1 Big Tex 3-2, the 2013 NBS® Progeny Test Super Sire. Littermate sisters have produced the top two Prime Pork pigs in the 2018 Progeny Test. Hollywood also sired the third high-selling boar at the 2018 World Pork Expo. Genetics out of this proven sire are sure to lay the foundation for success. Breeding-age boars and gilts available for sale.
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IowaStateFair PUREBRED SWINE SHOWS & SALES See the best breeding stock in the industry, placed by nationally-known judges. Following the shows, the top boars and gilts will be sold at auction. Phone the Iowa State Fair office at (515) 262-3111, ext. 241, for more information.
THURSDAY AUG. 20
SHOWS • 8 A.M.
FRIDAY AUG. 21
SHOWS • 9 A.M.
Berkshire followed by Spot, Chester, Poland and Hereford
Hampshire followed by Duroc and Yorkshire
SALES • 3 P.M.
Hampshire, Duroc and Yorkshire
Berkshire, Spot and Chester
SALES • 3 P.M.
ALLBREEDPICNIC Thursday, Aug. 20
Starts at noon in the swine barn and goes until it’s gone! BREED CONTACTS Spot • Dustin Feldman 319-231-2438 Yorkshire • Matt Rohrig 641-344-8869 Duroc • Tom Welk 563-264-3423 Berkshire • Al Conover 515-491-8078 Hampshire • Ron Iverson 641-990-0875 Chester White • Randy Schmidt 319-668-2546 Poland China • Frank Albertson 641-751-8315 Hereford • Bart Weldon 515-460-0871
If interested in Landrace or Poland China swine, please contact the Iowa Purebred Swine Council for a Breeder Directory. BREEDERS DIGEST
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BERKSHIRE Recordings & Transfers For Calendar Year 2019
Top 15 Senior Recorders
Breeder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Top Recorders by State
Litters
Dan Helgen, IL ................................................. 298 Six Mile Farms, CO .......................................... 177 Diamond Livestock, CO .................................... 161 Melissa Larson, CO .......................................... 158 Tuthill Family Farms, IL .................................... 134 Biensen Breeding Stock, IA ............................... 132 Fly’n K Berkshires, IA ....................................... 118 Brice Conover, IA .............................................. 107 Kurobuta Berkshire LLC, MN ........................... 101 Phenotypic Acres, IA ........................................... 84 Shipley & Snyder, OH ......................................... 84 Wippel Family Berks, OH .................................. 83 Albright Swine Farms, MI .................................. 81 Austin Lane, IA ................................................... 81 Heimer Hampshires, MO .................................... 80
Top 15 Senior Transfers
Breeder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Transfers
Tuthill Family Farms, IL ................................... 297 Brice Conover, IA .............................................. 185 Shipley & Snyder, OH ...................................... 151 Fly’n K Berkshires, IA ........................................ 130 Decker Showpigs, IN ........................................ 105 Gulf Coast Genetics, AL ..................................... 94 Beck Family, IN ................................................... 91 Austin Lane, IA ................................................... 79 Heimer Hampshires, MO ................................... 73 Albright Swine Farms, MI ................................... 72 Nick & Neil Mauck, IN ....................................... 71 Melissa Larson, CO ............................................. 62 Jon, Bill & Tim Clothier, WI ............................... 56 Ben & Ethan Schmaling, IA ............................... 48 Harlan Reid, MO ................................................ 46
Top 5 Junior Recorders
Breeder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Litters
Armstrong Kids, IL ............................................. Kolton & Knox Knauth, IL ................................. Ty Jones, KY ......................................................... Brady & Braxton Gill, WI.................................... Blaze & Braxton Mock, TX .................................
Litters
Alabama – Gulf Coast Genetics ................................... 11 Arkansas – Sean Bansley .............................................. 10 California – Small Town Genetics ............................... 10 Colorado – Six Mile Farms ......................................... 177 Georgia – Kole Clark .................................................... 10 Iowa – Biensen Breeding Stock .................................. 132 Idaho – Brad & Logan Thornton .................................. 43 Illinois – Dan Helgen .................................................. 298 Indiana – Nick & Neil Mauck ...................................... 36 Kansas – Lockman Genetics ......................................... 16 Kentucky – Ty Jones ..................................................... 17 Maryland – Andrew Bauer ........................................... 10 Michigan – Albright Swine Farms ............................... 81 Minnesota – Kurobuta Berkshire LLC ....................... 101 Missouri – Heimer Hampshires ................................... 80 North Dakota – Ross Schenwald ................................. 10 Nebraska – Seybold Berkshires...................................... 21 Ohio – Shipley & Snyder ............................................. 84 Oklahoma – Regina Campbell-Crotty ......................... 10 Pennsylvania – Rattlesnake Mountain Farm ................ 48 South Dakota – Petrik Farms ....................................... 15 Texas – Wintex Farms .................................................. 30 Virginia – John M. Patterson ........................................ 47 Wisconsin – Jon, Bill & Tim Clothier ......................... 30 Top 10 States
Litters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Illinois ............................................................... Iowa ................................................................... Indiana ............................................................... Colorado ............................................................ Ohio .................................................................. Texas .................................................................. Missouri ............................................................ Oklahoma .......................................................... Pennsylvania ...................................................... Minnesota ..........................................................
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Top 5 Junior Transfers
Breeder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 50
Transfers
Kolton & Knox Knauth, IL ................................. Armstrong Kids, IL ............................................. Sydney & Chase Lowdermilk, IN ........................ Blaze & Braxon Mock, TX .................................. Haley & Madison Graf, IN .................................
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2020 American Berkshire Association Annual Meeting Thursday, July 9 • 7 p.m. Cattle Sale Ring Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa
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Incredible Prospects Made Right Sometimes matings match up perfectly and the results are incredible. The offspring from Hammer at Upperhand Genetics and the daughters of the 2018 SWTC Champion Poland Gilt that we purchased from Yates are proof of such a mating. These are the strongest and deepest litters that we have had this spring. What an impressive mating!
Hammer - Upperhand Genetics
Be watching for upcoming litters. We used him super hard for the fall.
Contact us this summer and fall for your show prospects. You won’t be disappointed with what we have to offer!
2018 SWTC Champion Poland Gilt
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New Herd Sire
TEN FOUR
Deep Water x Big Time Deep Water
Mother of Ten Four
Big Time x Creature Ultra x Non Typical We are very excited about our new herd sire Ten Four. He will sire the majority of our fall pigs. Ten Four is heavily structured, wide base front and rear with a big back and a square hip. He has an extremely big rib cage with a massive body. He has a natural high head carriage and takes an extremely long and fluid stride. When these attributes are bred into them, you do not have to manufacture or use a feed bucket to create them. We are anxiously waiting for the arrival of TEN FOUR’s offspring.
REID’S POLANDS
HARLAN REID BERKS
310 North Locust • Sweet Springs, MO 65351 Office (660) 826-7100 Cell (660) 460-0208
16 South Walnut • Sweet Springs, MO 65351 Home (660) 335-4855 Cell (660) 202-9228
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STATE FAIR Dates Open Shows
Illinois Berkshire Saturday, August 22 8 a.m. Judge – TBA
Chester White Wednesday, August 19 follows Poland China
Hereford Wednesday, August 19 follows Spotted
Poland China Wednesday, August 19 follows Hereford
Spotted Wednesday, August 19 8 a.m.
Chester White Friday, August 21 follows Poland China
Hereford Friday, August 21 8 a.m.
Poland China Friday, August 21 8 a.m.
Spotted Friday, August 21 follows Chester Whites
Chester White Thursday, August 20 follows Spotted
Hereford Thursday, August 20 follows Poland China
Poland China Thursday, August 20 follows Chester White
Spotted Thursday, August 20 follows Berkshire
Chester White Tuesday, August 18 follows Spotted
Hereford Tuesday, August 18 follows Chester White
Poland China Tuesday, August 18 follows Hereford
Spotted Tuesday, August 18 follows Berkshires
Chester White Saturday, September 5 1 p.m.
Hereford Saturday, September 5 1 p.m.
Poland China Saturday, September 5 1 p.m.
Spotted Saturday, September 5 1 p.m.
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Indiana Berkshire Friday, August 21 follows Tamworth Judge – Chad Day, Indiana
Judge – Justin Rodibaugh, Indiana
Judge – Chad Day, Indiana
Judge – Justin Rodibaugh, Indiana
Judge – Justin Rodibaugh, Indiana
Iowa Berkshire Thursday, August 20 8:30 a.m. Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Missouri Berkshire Tuesday, August 18 8 a.m. Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Nebraska Berkshire Saturday, September 5 1 p.m. Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
Judge – TBA
BD
Listed here is tentative information available to the Breeders Digest as of press time. Note that dates, times and judges are subject to change. Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin State Fairs have officially canceled for 2020. Watch social media channels and the CPS Bulletin Board for ongoing updates throughout the summer. Some states are working to host junior livestock events to help replace the state fair junior shows.
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Vice President:
Dan Naughton 2487 N 2100 E Ave. Atlanta, IL 61723 (217) 304-6502
Secretary/Treasurer: Alice Reed P.O. Box 291 Blue Mound, IL 62513 (217) 972-3039
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Marcus Miller 27612 E 1200 N Rd. Forrest, IL 61741 (815) 674-9291
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Association members 1. ASI Showpigs (ASI) Amanda Ingram Chrisman, IL (217) 822-3281 (217) 251-3281 2. Big Creek Berkshires (JBCB) Justin Howard Marshall, IL (217) 264-1556 3. Black Spring Farms, The Brinks (BSF) Highland, IL (618) 920-8656 4. Bobell’s Berkshires (KBOB) Elkhart, IL (217) 306-3853 - Jim 5. Shane, Shelly & Brandon Butcher (BSG) Blue Mound, IL (217) 433-4834 6. Jon Clothier (JON) Clinton, WI (608) 290-7032 7. Flach Farms (RNR) Oakley, IL (217) 972-8407 8. Harfst Berkshires (ERH) Ashley & Elizabeth Harfst Saunemin, IL (815) 848-4043 9. Kevin J. Hay (GKH) Warren, IL (815) 745-3702 10. Tyler, Brad & Ryan Knight (TYK) Armstrong, IL (217) 304-4482 - Tyler (217) 621-3379 - Brad
11. M.R. Hogs (MRH) Marla Behrends, Randy Zorn & William VanWassenhove Carlock, IL Randy (815) 274-4994 William (815) 674-3034 12. Joe McKenna (JBM) Capron, IL (815) 569-2584 13. Marcus & Alicia Miller (MAAM) Forrest, IL (815) 674-9291 14. Pilcher Farms (MEP) Paxton, IL (217) 377-8822 15. Pork Chop Ridge (BPG) Gill Family Platteville, WI (608) 732-6175 16. R&S Farms (RSJC) Eric Smith and Jeffery Reed Blue Mound, IL (217) 972-9340 17. RTS Genetics (RTS) Randy & Tona Smith Alexander, IL (217) 473-7234 18. Dale Rabe (DARB) Poplar Grove, IL (815) 765-2879 19. Jess Rieches (JR) Onarga, IL (815) 457-2517 20. Jeff Robb (ROBB) Farmer City, IL (309) 838-9840 BREEDERS DIGEST
21. Sandy Knoll Farms (CAAB / KANT) Walter Kant Family Amboy, IL (815) 857-2168 22. Ken Shaffner & Family (KSF) West Union, IL (217) 822-3584 23. Smith Farms (SFP) Jeff Smith Family Princeville, IL (309) 678-7678 (309) 678-8336 24. Stone Berks (SWS) Chandlerville, IL (217) 458-2864 25. Tuthill Genetics (TUT) Wyoming, IL (309) 286-5039 - Randy 26. Chad & Matt Waterman (CMW) Palmer, IL (217) 820-0151 27. Cory, Kyle & Cole Webster (CKCW) Chrisman, IL (217) 251-2392 28. Windy Acres (ADN) Dan, Amy & Reed Naughton Atlanta, IL (217) 304-6502
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Team Purebred Viewpoint
Seize the opportunities Byline: Kristi Smith Director of Junior Activities
Those of you who know me, know that I have an incredibly unique taste in music. I will listen to anything from classical music to some great hip-hop, rap, and bluegrass to Disney. Anytime I am the DJ on a road-trip, no one knows what is coming next. I heard one of my favorites a few years ago. It is a song by Shakira and was written for a great movie called Zootopia. The song is called “Try Everything.” It talks about how even though you may fail from time to time, you need to get back up and try again.
Never let the fear of the unknown stop you from doing something. When I first listened to this song, I was immediately blown away. This song was designed for a kid’s movie, yet, here it was, inspiring an adult. All my life, I have been pretty decent at participating in events and particiapting during those events. I have not really been the greatest at a lot of things (i.e. softball, or ANY kind of sport). But you do not get where you are by succeeding at everything you do. You gain experiences by trying your best and participating in as many opportunities as possible! I have learned something from each and every experience that I have collected. Never let the fear of the unknown stop you from doing something. You could hate it. But you could also have the time of your life! In Team Purebred’s case, you might even come out on the other side with a few sweet prizes, and a lot of great new friends! Be the eternal learner. Sure, you may not be the best at Skillathon but think of the things that you learn by participating.
You may not end up with the highest score, but that doesn’t matter—at least you tried (and probably scored yourself some points toward the sweepstakes competition). Maybe you could be the person who tries to make new friends at each show. Do not be afraid of thinking that you may embarrass yourself (yes, we’ve all been there) but at least you’ll have a good story to laugh at yourself on down the road. Kristi Yamaguchi who is an American former figure skater, once said, “An athlete gains so much knowledge by just participating in a sport. Focus, discipline, hard work, goal setting, and, of course, the thrill of achieving your goals. These are all lessons in life.” Kristi was talking about sports in a traditional sense; however, I have a different sport in mind. The showring is our court, our field or even our ice rink. We all have our eye on the prize. We all have goals in mind. Sometimes, our goals are not always about winning. Sometimes, our “wins” are just getting to the show and making a new friend. Sometimes, our “wins” are gaining new experience through the different contests that are offered at the show. Our “wins” do not have to be physically winning. I honestly believe that by simply participating in livestock shows and contests is a big win for everyone. Team Purebred events and activities develop young leaders who are not afraid to try, and that is a huge win! I encourage all juniors to participate in all Team Purebred events we have to offer: skillathon, judging contest, showmanship, swine issues, photography, the costume contest, pen decorating contest, as well as the barnyard Olympics, in addition to the actual pig show. NO ONE is too cool to participate! In fact, if you are not participating, you are missing out on a lot of really unique opportunities to gain knowledge and build relationships! Make sure you seize every opportunity BD that comes your way!
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SAYS THANK YOU! Team Purebred would like to thank the Queens of the Spring donors and buyers, and all who bid for 2020. Four exceptional gilts from four prestigious firms were offered. Thank you to the donors: Beaman Showstock, Stayton Farms, Zimmerman Hog Farms, and TSC Showpigs. Team Purebred appreciates these breeders for their donations, and everything they have done for the organization. Good luck to the buyers.
TAMWORTH TSC SHOWPIGS
BERKSHIRE Beaman Showstock
POLAND CHINA Stayton Farms
SPOTTED ZIMMERMAN HOG FARMS
BREEDER’ S CHOICE
BOAR STUD
At Breeder’s Choice Boar Stud, we believe in family, honesty, integrity, quality, and affordability.
Tuned In
Strong Arm
Sledge Hammer
4815 SR 753 SE • Washington Court House, OH 43160 (740) 636-8465 • (740) 606-0031 - cell
All boars $75 or less/bottle
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Team Purebred Association News Notes
This or That
Team Purebred Q&A
Team Purebred Gilts Exposition Showmanship Junior Show Judging Summer shows Train BarnyardOlympics
Favorite Breed
Barrows
Favorite Show
National Junior show
Market Open Show Skillathon Winter Shows Feed PizzaParty
Favorite memory at a show
3 Show day essentials
A goal I want to accomplish
My Show Day experience
Mood for the day
My winning face
Favorite show day song
Favorite show day food
Bingo SHOWN AT NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW
CHESTER GILT
SHOWN AT STATE FAIR
BERKSHIRE BARROW
MET A NEW FRIEND
SHOWN IN CPS OPEN SHOW
JUDGING CONTEST
SHOWN AT THE EXPOSITION
RAISE MY OWN PIGS
SKILLATHON
PHOTO CONTEST
TAMWORTH BARROW
AM A TEAM PUREBRED MEMBER
POLAND GILT
SHOWMANSHIP
HAVE FUN AT SHOWS
LOVE SHOWING
WANT TO RUN FOR JUNIOR BOARD
WATER FIGHT
SPOT BARROW
Seeing your best friends
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My show ring face
HAVE MET AN ADULT BOARD MEMBER
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COSTUME CONTEST
HAVE VOTED IN THE ELECTION
HIT BY A WHIP
PURCHASE THE PIGS I SHOW
Fun activities
TEAM PUREBRED
There are four activity sheets included on the opposite page for Team Purebred members to have some fun with. Complete the activities and compare to your friends to see if you have similar tastes. It is a great way to start a conversation with a new friend. The Bingo sheet that was printed in the April-May issue of Breeders Digest, has been updated and will now be accepted at the National Junior Show, so take it with you to Des Moines. The first 10 people to fill out the Bingo card and send a picture of their Bingo card gets a prize from the Team Purebred booth. Send Bingo card photos to Kristi Smith (teampurebred@teampurebred.com, or 309-645-7885). Take pictures of some of the activities that you get to do and tag Team Purebred on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! You may also use Snapchat!
Team Purebred show rules Make sure to review the rules before each Team Purebred show. The rules for the 2020 National Junior Show have been updated and are posted online. Be sure to review the updated schedule as changes have been made. Dates and times are always subject to change.
Amazon Smile account Team Purebred has an Amazon Smile account. Log in using Amazon Smile, and find Team Purebred! The Team Purebred organization will receive a half a percent of what you purchase from Amazon!
Team Purebred membership fees If you aren’t already, become a member at: www.teampurebred.com. Membership fees are new this year. The organization has implemented a $10 yearly fee to become a member of Team Purebred. This fee is in order that Team Purebred may provide more scholarship and leadership opportunities.
Team Purebred donations Donate to Team Purebred at www.teampurebred.com. Donations are always welcome!
Looking forward to upcoming events The Team Purebred Board of Directors is looking forward to seeing its members at the shows this summer, and cannot wait to get back into the groove of showing pigs. Team Purebred hopes everyone is staying healthy, safe, and happy. The only place happier than Disney World is attending a pig show, and Team Purebred is looking forward to see all of the smiling faces!
2020 Show Calendar July 6-9 • National Junior Show, Des Moines, Iowa Farrowed: November 1, 2019 and after August 26-30 • Eastern Regional, Timonium, Maryland Farrowed: January 1, 2020 and after September 14-15 • National Barrow Show® Junior Classic, Austin, Minnesota Farrowed: February 1, 2020 and after ( Junior Market Hogs) Farrowed: January 15, 2020 and after ( Junior Breeding Gilts) October 18-25 • American Royal, Kansas City, Missouri Farrowed: February 1, 2020 and after November 7-9 • NAILE, Louisville, Kentucky December • Arizona National, Phoenix, Arizona
Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China, and Spotted Junior Organization Contact — Director of Junior Activities Kristi Smith P.O. Box 9758 Peoria, IL 61612 (309) 645-7885 E-mail: teampurebred@teampurebred.com Website: www.teampurebred.com
Board of Directors —
2019-2020 President - Haley Schwecke, MN Vice President - Ian Shofner, WI Secretary - Sophia Lentfer, NE Lane Addison, MS Gracie Wright, KY Jenna Siegel, OH Jackie Heinrich, NE Colton Cooper, IN Allison Galindo, OK Kylie Meadows, AL Adult Advisory Board —
2019-2020
President - Taylor Farrer, IN Vice President - Jesse Birkenholz, MO Secretary - Matt Ritter, IN Rhonda Armstrong, IL Trent Loos, NE Dale Richey, IL Thomas Titus, IL Bruce Schulz, WI Luke Edwards, IL Steven Resler, MN Ben Schmaling, IA Non-voting member: Jack Wall Team Purebred Mission To provide educational and career opportunities through competition and fellowship in order to develop leadership skills and integrity in young people interested in Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China and Spotted swine. Over 3,000 juniors from 46 states across the nation are members of Team Purebred. Team Purebred offers opportunities to members ages 21 and under through national and regional junior shows, leadership events, and educational contests.
Become a Member Go to www.teampurebred.com, and click the “Membership” dropdown box. Select “Become a Member”. Members will need to pay $10 per member. This fee helps support one of the fastest-growing youth livestock organizations in the nation. Memberships will need to be updated each year by completing this process.
www.teampurebred.com Also join us on Facebook and Twitter! BREEDERS DIGEST
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American Berkshire Association says thank you The American Berkshire Association (ABA) extends a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Katie Brummet for her three years of service to the ABA membership. Katie started with the association in February 2017. Throughout the past several years with the ABA, Katie has stepped up and taken on many roles within the organization. Katie most recently served as the ABA office manager the past two years. In her duties, Katie worked closely with the Director of Berkshire Operations and coordinated the ABA pedigree department staff. Katie’s dedication to the ABA membership has been unwavering, and she always went above-and-beyond to serve ABA breeders. Katie submitted her resignation to the ABA Board of Directors on April 24, with her last day being May 8. The American Berkshire Association and its members wish Katie the best of luck in the future and thank her for her continued dedication to the Berkshire breed.
The ABA would also like to say thank you to Mrs. Rhonda Eller, for her many years of service to the ABA membership and wishes her well in her recent retirement. Rhonda started with the association in 2015, after retiring from her full-time role with the National Swine Registry. Throughout the past several years with the ABA, Rhonda has worked as a part-time employee in the ABA pedigree department. Rhonda has enjoyed working with the ABA breeders and ABA staff members. Rhonda looks forward to spending more time with her husband, Tom, and her grandkids. Rhonda submitted her retirement to the ABA Board of Directors on April 27. The American Berkshire Association and its members wish Rhonda the best of luck in the future and thank her BD for her continued dedication to the Berkshire breed.
2020 American Berkshire Association Annual Meeting Thursday, July 9 • 7 p.m. Cattle Sale Ring Iowa State Fairgrounds • Des Moines, Iowa
PHENOTYPIC ACRES, INC.
Impressive Results
One of the great thrills as a geneticist and breeder of Berkshire hogs is to be able to sell a group of gilts and then go and look over the set of gilts and along with performance records and uniform and excellent body structure, recognize they are all saleable—be it 25 or 100 head. This is the result of 50 years of genetic evaluation in our herd. With the careful genetic selection of our six genetic lines {i.e. Hulk, Machine, Abraham Lincoln, Gold Medal, History Maker (plus All You Want), and Powerline51 (plus Jesse James)}, this is what we have come to expect. The last set of a large group of gilts we sold, the client indicated one week after delivery that “all the gilts were doing great and never missed a day.” Pictured below is another one of our herd sires, PA5 All You Want 12-5, who has met all of our genetic requirements and is continuing to maintain and/or improve our standards. Please keep us in mind if we can provide you with some excellent Berkshire hogs.
When first seeing the picture of this 2019 NBS® Hog College Gilt (Hot Pursuit x Jackpot), we knew she needed to come to Illinois. It took $7,000 to win her but we do not regret that purchase one bit. We bred her to CAUGHT NAPPIN, the 2019 STC Reserve Champion Boar and we are extremely pleased with the results. There is a boar we saved out of this special litter that looks GREAT! There are also several gilts that will impress everyone as well. The $6,250 2019 STC Champion Gilt (Midnight Rider x Nirvana) has several excellent prospects. She farrowed a little later but we like her prospects a great deal.
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We Raise
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PA5 ALL YOU WANT 12-5 Trait
NBA Litter Birth Wt. No. Weaned 21 Day Wt.
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EPD
-2.66 -0.01 -0.05 0.52 0.07
Index
EPD
SPI MLI TSI
106.0 115.3 121.2
Paternal Grandsire: LIG8 All You Want18-12
SPI: 99.9 TSI: 103.2
Paternal Grandam: PA1 Ms Powerline 51 17-4
SPI: 98.2 TSI: 92.9
Maternal Grandsire: LIG8 All You Want18-12
SPI: 99.9 TSI: 103.2
Dam: PA1 Ms All You Want
SPI: 113.3 TSI: 115.6
Maternal Granddam: PA8 Ms Hulk 40-1
Genetic Consultation
Wilma Hall Mende 913 N. 45th Rd., Earlville, IL 60518 • (815) 246-9389
Trait
Days 250 Backfat Feed Efficiency Lbs. of Lean Loin Eye Area
SPI: 98.8 TSI: 112.1
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0.28 0.00 -0.04 -0.27
Sire: PA3 All You Want15-12
Give us a call. We love to talk Polands!
Specializing in the Best
EPD
SPI: 123.1 TSI: 122.7
Drs. M.P. and L.J. Hoffman & Family Ames, IA • (515) 233-3596 • www.hoffmanberks.com BREEDERS DIGEST
Maternal Performance Program for CPS Breeds
STARS
Participate in p Sign u ! today
Sow Testing and Records System
Using the CPS in-house Herdsman Record System, the CPS breeds have adopted one common recording incentive program to meet the needs of all four breeds and breeders who utilize this record-keeping system to collect sow and pig records for their herd. For breeders who use the state-of-the-art Herdsman system, there is a benefit and this is the program for you. STARS simply puts all four breeds on one common pricing and recording timetable. Additionally, it is the cheapest method to register litters that are under 90 days of age. Requirements of STARS - based on calendar year, January-December 1. Prior to enrollment in STARS, must be an active junior or senior member of your breed association with yearly maintenance fee paid. (Yearly maintenance fee only applies to senior members.) 2. Yearly STARS enrollment fee of $25 per breed per breeder. 3. Record litters within 90 days of birth, and ALL litters submitted must include 21-day litter weights. Birth weights optional. With enrollment in STARS, all of these litters are processed at $16 per litter.
STARS
ENROLLMENT FORM
Sow Testing and Records System
For 2020
Complete one form for each breed you are enrolling in. Enrollment application due in office prior to first litter recorded in 2020.
Breeder Name ___________________________________ Breeder Number _________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________State _________________ Zip _______________ E-Mail Address ____________________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________Fax ___________________________________ STARS enrollment in:
o Chester White o Hereford o Poland China
o Spotted
Enrollment fee of $25 per breed Payable to: CPS Swine, P.O. Box 9758, Peoria, IL 61612 BREEDERS DIGEST
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Official publication of the Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China and Spotted Swine Associations
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July 7-11 Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa
2020 Junior & Open Shows Schedule of Events
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Certified Pedigreed Swine & American Berkshire Association Summer Type Conferences Team Purebred National Junior Show MONDAY, JULY 6
4 a.m. National Junior Show Hogs may begin staging trailers 6 a.m. Vet check and unloading of Junior hogs begins 8 p.m. All pigs must be unloaded 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Virtual and Live Check-In Open 7:30 p.m. YQCA class, followed immediately by Adult PQA 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Virtual Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting available for viewing
THURSDAY, JULY 9
8 a.m. – until conclusion of Gilt Show: Checks from purebred barrow and gilt shows will be available at each respective Junior Show Office. Crossbred checks will only be available at Team Purebred Office. *CHECKS WILL NOT BE MAILED*
8 a.m. Purebred Gilt Show • Rings C & D: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire • Rings Tarzan (B) & Amazon (A): Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China, Spot, and Tamworth 11 a.m. All open show entries MUST be on grounds
TUESDAY, JULY 7
8 a.m. Live Showmanship • Amazon Ring (A): Seniors • Tarzan Ring (B): Intermediate • Ring C: Juniors • Ring D: Novice Noon, or TBD Crossbred Show • Rings Amazon (A) and Tarzan (B): Crossbred Barrows, Classes will be determined at the show • Rings C and D: Crossbred Gilts, Classes will be determined at the show 6 p.m. All Team Purebred Election Ballots due
All Junior Show entries are released as they finish showing.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
8 a.m. Open Breeding Stock Shows • Ring B: Hereford, Spot, Berkshire, Poland, Chester, Crossbred Gilts
SATURDAY, JULY 11
9:05 a.m. Team Purebred Foundation Female in Ring B *Following the Foundation Female will be the Website Banner Auction Open Breeding Stock Sales • Ring B: Hereford, Spot, Poland, Chester, Berkshire, Crossbred Gilts NJSA Foundation Female and Open Breeding Stock Sales in Ring A
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Checks from purebred barrow show will be available at each respective Junior Show Office. Crossbred checks will only be available at Team Purebred Office. *CHECKS WILL NOT BE MAILED*
8 a.m. Team Purebred Pen Decorating contest is Judged 8 a.m. Purebred Barrow Show • Rings C & D: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire • Rings Tarzan (B) & Amazon (A): Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China, Spot, and Tamworth *Immediately following conclusion of Champion Team Purebred Barrow in Team Purebred Ring B: Costume Contest followed by Awards Ceremony, Election Announcement, Recognition of Team Purebred Sponsors
Open Show Judges: Berkshire - Howard Parrish, OH Chester White - Brandon Yantis, IL Hereford - Brice Conover, IA Poland China - Raymond Rice, OK Spotted - Grant Norman, IL Crossbred - Kirk Swanson, IA
Junior Show Judges: Steve Rodibaugh, IN Troy Sloan, MO
Open Show & Sale Contacts: Berkshire Greg Smith (970) 443-5527 CPS Jack Wall (309) 945-3312 Jeff Morris (608) 346-9561
Junior Show Contact:
Team Purebred Kristi Smith (309) 645-7885
Barrows are released as they finish showing.
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2020 SUMMER TYPE CONFERENCE HEALTH REGULATIONS 1. EACH ANIMAL ENTERING THE IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS MUST BE LISTED ON AN OFFICIAL, INTERSTATE CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (CVI) ISSUED BY A LICENSED, ACCREDITED VETERINARIAN. THIS INCLUDES DELIVERY ANIMALS. LOADS CONTAINING SWINE WITHOUT ALL BELOW MENTIONED REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS TO THE IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS. A. All animals and original CVIs will be inspected by show veterinarian and show staff prior to unloading. B. Multiple animals may be listed on one original CVI. Photocopies of CVIs can be made during show check-in for each animal after the show veterinarian has approved CVIs upon arrival. C. CVIs must be issued on or after Wednesday, July 1, 2020. D. A permit number is not required from the Iowa state veterinarian’s office to move animals into the STC. 2. CVIs MUST BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020, WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: A. Name and 911 address of consignor (location of swine); consigned to the Summer Type Conference, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street and University Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, 50317. B. ALL SWINE being exhibited at the Summer Type Conference MUST be officially identified with an official, federally approved ear tag. The animal’s ear tag ID MUST be listed on CVI. 840 ear tags are preferred. For more information on federally recognized ear tags, visit www.cpsswine.com or www.americanberkshire.com C. Each animal shall be individually identified by ear notch and ear notch MUST be listed on CVI. D. Health status of animal, including dates of required tests and vaccinations must be listed. E. A premise ID number MUST be included on CVI. F. The cell phone number of your veterinarian who issued the CVI MUST be included on the CVI. G. ALL CVIs MUST CARRY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS – “Farm or origin of swine”: 1. Has not had pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months 2. Has not had any clinical signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days 3. Feeds no raw garbage and uses no PRV vaccine 4. Is not under quarantine for any disease condition 5. Has not had vesicular stomatitis diagnosed within 10 miles of farm or origin in the last 30 days 3. REQUIRED TESTS AND VACCINATIONS A. PSEUDORABIES (PRV) TESTING: 1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for PRV on or after Monday, June 15, 2020. i. All official identification of animal (sex, ear tag and ear notch) needs to be included on the pseudorabies test chart. ii. Animals must test PRV-negative with all results on the dated CVI. iii. The official PRV test chart must be provided along with your CVI. iv. Either the ELISA (gB ELISA), ALA or S/N tests are acceptable. Differentiable ELISA (g1 ELISA) test will NOT be accepted. v. (Even if animals originate from a pseudorabies class-free state or PRV-qualified herd, each animal MUST be individually tested for pseudorabies. However, brucellosis testing requirements, as detailed below, are different.) B. BRUCELLOSIS TESTING: 1. All animals must be individually tested for brucellosis on or after Monday, June 15, 2020, UNLESS: vi. Animals originate from a validated brucellosis free herd a. If the herd of origin is brucellosis validated, the validation numbers must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI. C. VACCINATIONS: 1. All breeding swine coming to the show MUST be vaccinated against leptospirosis (6-way) including bratislava and erysipelas. vii. The complete date of vaccination MUST be listed on the health certificate. Market animals should not be vaccinated. 2. It is required that all breeding animals are vaccinated with at least one booster for swine influenza. The vaccination date should be included on the CVI. 4. In some instances, these requirements are in addition to the state of Iowa regulations. However, they are necessary in meeting other state requirements for purchasers of open show animals through sales as animals are reconsigned to new destinations. 64
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2020 SUMMER TYPE CONFERENCE OFFICIAL OPEN SHOW ENTRY FORM
July 8-11, 2020 - Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa DO NOT mix Berkshire and other breeds on one entry form.
Exhibitor Information Name___________________________________________________Owner Number_______________ Address __________________________________ Premise ID Number (required) _________________ City _________________________________________________ State _________ Zip _____________ Phone (
) _______________________ E-mail _____________________________________________
Age Requirements: Chester White, Hereford, Berkshire & Spotted: Boars & Gilts born November 1, 2019, and after Poland China: Boars & Gilts born December 1, 2019, and after Bred Berkshire Gilts: Born May 1, 2019, and after Bred CPS breed Gilts: Born January 1, 2019, and after
Entries must be postmarked by June 15, 2020 All pen and bedding fees are part of entry fee for all entries
CPS will charge for vet and scan fees after the event CPS entries are double if postmarked after June 15; if accepted.
Berkshire
Chester White
Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Open Gilts: _____(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Open Gilts: _____(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Maternal Plus Open Gilts: (See show rules, no charge for first entry)
ABA will charge for vet and scan fees after the event ABA entries are double if postmarked after June 15; if accepted.
_________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Hereford
Poland China
Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Open Gilts: _____(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Herdsman Boars: (See show rules, no charge for first entry)
Spotted
Open Gilts: _____(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Herdsman Gilts: (See show rules, no charge for first entry)
Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Open Gilts: _____(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Herdsman Gilts: (See show rules, no charge for first entry) _________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______
_________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______
_________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Crossbred
CPS entries may be made online at www.cpsswine.com
Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Open Gilts: _____(Number of entries) x $30 = _______
ABA entries may be made online at www.americanberkshire.com
gilt entries are 7 My also entered in the
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_______________ NO REFUNDS Chester, Hereford, Poland, Spot & Crossbred entries -- make check payable to CPS Mail entire form to: CPS - Box 9758 - Peoria, Illinois 61612 Berkshire Breeding Stock Entries -- make check payable to ABA Mail entire form to: ABA - 2637 Yeager Rd. - West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
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Please check this box if this applies
DO NOT mix Berkshire and CPS breeds on one entry form. Mail entries to the appropriate breed office.
I would like to donate 1% of my Berkshire sale total to the Berkshire foundation ($10 for every $1,000 in sales).
ABA EXHIBITOR ENTRY STATEMENT: I have read and understand, and in consideration for being permitted to exhibit at this event, agree and consent to abide by the rules of competition set by ABA, including the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) National Code of Show Ring Ethics as stated in the rules of this event (available on the ABA website).
NOTE: All open show Berkshire animals must be stress identified (denoted on pedigree before show) and be stress negative. NOTE: All open show Poland China animals must be stress identifies (denoted on pedigree before show) and stress POSITIVES are not eligible. NOTE: All open show Spotted animals must be stress identifies (denoted on pedigree before show) and stress POSITIVES are not eligible. BREEDERS DIGEST JUNE 2020 65
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BERKSHIRE Breeder Directory www.americanberkshire.com
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Gulf Coast Genetics (RGCG) Robin Clark 12134 Yancey Glen Drive Mobile, AL 36695 (251) 605-3073 rclark1959@yahoo.com
Diamond Livestock, LLC (DLCO) Rodney, Tammy, Austin, Amber & Abigail Reinick 22577 WCR 55 Kersey, CO 80644 (970) 324-3369 - Austin (970) 396-1765 - Rod adreinick@yahoo.com rtreinick@yahoo.com www.diamond-livestock.com
Burnite Mill Farm (BMIL) 8135 Burnite Mill Road Felton, DE 19943 (302) 284-0705
Thornton, Brad (B&LT) P.O. Box 40 Kuna, ID 83634 (208) 284-1986 pigsfly@hughes.net www.theflyingpigfarm.net
ARIZONA Arizona Berkshires (AZBK) Vicki and Erika Trump 22332 W. Hilton Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 (623) 340-2543 - Vicki’s cell arizonaberkshires@yahoo.com
ARKANSAS Williams, Garry (GLWJ) 105 Seminole Rd. Bismarck, AR 71929 (501) 304-0779 williamsgarry7690@yahoo.com
CALIFORNIA Best Value Berkshires (BVB) James Ellis 22069 Kyle Ave. Onyx CA 93255 (760) 378-2315 leann.ellis@gmail.com
Campbell, Brien & Debbie (HADR) 12637 Sharon Bee Lane Herald, CA 95638 (916) 688-0913 hoganddogsranch@yahoo.com Golden State Genetics (GSG) Rachelle Bailey 455 S Blaker Rd. Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 277-2509 goldenstateswine@aol.com www.goldenstategenetics.com Leeman, Erica (EMCG) 6001 W 6th St. Rio Linda, CA 95673 (916) 240-6308 mcguireranch@comcast.net
Riverbank Farm (RVBF) Veronia Peterson 14668 Hwy. 160 Walnut Grove, CA 95690 (916) 796-6300 riverbankfarm14668@gmailcom www.berksontheriver.com Worden’s Berkshires (RJW) Ralph and Julie Worden 480 Horn Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 584-7806
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Diggin Dust Heritage Hogs (DDHH) Dustin Lyman P.O. Box 93 Cope, CO 80812 (970) 630-9637
Fire Oak Farms (DPR) Carrue Bailey & Demitrius Daniels 6675 Mulberry Rd Calhan, CO 80808 (719) 800-3280 (719) 800-3236 Six Mile Farm (SXML) 45004 Hwy. 59 Yuma, CO 80759 (970) 848-5237 (970) 630-3121 - cell sixmile_farms@yahoo.com
Smith, Greg & Janeanne (WACH) 46244 Hwy. 52 Roggen, CO 80652 (970) 443-5527 wachtelstation@gmail.com
Zimmerman, Rick (ZPF) 10391 3250 Road Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (970) 872-3163 zimmermanpork@tds.net
CONNECTICUT Broad Brook Acres (BBAF) Michael & Christian Swanson 408 Old Jewett City Rd. Preston, CT 06365 (603) 491-0122 broadbrookacres@gmail.com
Green Valley Farm, LLC (HDD) Daniel & Heather Driscoll 100 Ashford Rd. Ashford, CT 06278 (860) 315-7593 driscoll.h@gmail.com www.berkshireswine.com Ledyard High School (LHS) Ag Science Program 24 Gallup Hill Rd. Ledyard, CT 06339 (860) 464-9600, ext. 7128
FLORIDA Mitchell, Lisa (BFFL) Belinsky Farms, LLC P.O. Box 1508 Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 (850) 401-1488 belinskyfarms@gmail.com Second Chance Ranch (MDDR) Michael DioGuardi 6305 Estates Dr. North Port, FL 34291 (941) 629-7177 Md0821@gmail.com
GEORGIA Bennett, Lane & Laney Kay (OHK) 629 Love Bridge Rd. SE Calhoun, GA 30701 (770) 881-6138 lrbennett83@gmail.com Burgress, John & Julie Vance (CCPF) 2051 Gough Rd. Louisville, GA 30434 (305) 923-0262 juliesvance@wildblue.net
Garmon, Chris (1CLG) 32 Nunnally Rd. SE Winder, GA 30680-3316 (618) 207-7195 chrisgarmon34@yahoo.com Grizzel, Barry (GFBG) 152 Grizzel Lane Murrayville, GA30564 (678) 936-0984 grizzel41@hotmail.com
McKerlie III, Charles W. (SRCF) 1337 Edwards Mill Rd. Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 886-8371 (678) 431-1129 - cell sunraycreek@yahoo.com Parham Farms (PARF) P.O. Box 243 Royston, GA 30662 (706) 206-4433 parhamfarms@ymail.com
HAWAII Malama Farm (MAUI) David and Tina Fitch P.O. Box 1407 Haiku, HI 96708 (808) 633-3959 info@malamafarm.com
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ILLINOIS Armstrong Kids (TMLA) Armstrong, Taylor, Mitch & Levi 12495 Shiloh Church Rd. Huntsville, IL 62344 217-667-2762 armstronggenetics@gmail. com
ASI Showpigs (ASI) Amanda Ingram 18043 E 2125th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924 (217) 822-3281 (217) 251-3281 mdaingram@gmail.com www.thepigpage.com\asishowpigs Burrus, Todd (KMBP) 6930 Clark Rd. Arenzville, IL 62611 (217) 997-5511 (217) 248-0214 - cell todd.burrus@burrusseed.com
Butcher, Shane, Shelly and Brandon (BSG) (BOB) 2655 N 1800 E Blue Mound, IL 62513 (217) 676-4833 CJR Pork Farm (ROBB) Eric & Jeff Robb 1062 Friends Creek Rd. Farmer City, IL 61842 (309) 838-9840 cjrpork1@gmail.com
Countryman Family Farms (BJCP) Brian Countryman 2828 Custer Ave. Rockford, IL 61101-4207 (815) 218-7502 countrytime80@yahoo.com Flach Farms (RNR) Flach, Roger and Roy 7861 Angle Crossing Rd. Oakley, IL 62501-7105 (217) 972-8407 flachfarms@gmail.com www.flachfarms.com
Harfst, Elizabeth (ERH) 27475 E 200 N Rd. Saunemin, IL 61769 (815) 832-4023
Hay, Gary and Kevin (GKH) 8838 N Quarry Hill Rd. Warren, IL 61087-9746 (608) 330-1136 (608) 214-2392
Hay, John D. ( JHAY) 325 Chestnut St. Warren, IL 61087 (815) 297-3078 jhnhay81@yahoo.com Helgen, Dan (DZB) 214 N 15th Ave. Litchfield, IL 62056 (217) 324-6643 danjo85@msn.ccom
Knight, Tyler (TYK) 24698 N 500 E Rd. Armstrong, IL 61812 (217) 621-3379
Kruger Showpigs (2KSP) 13 N 325 Engel RD Sycamore, IL 60178 (847) 878-5496 krugershowpigs@gmail.com Lucht, Hailey, Jordin & Kirstyn (HJKL) A-List Showpigs 746 N 3000 E Rd. Milford, IL 60953 (815) 867-0529 luchtfarms@hotmail.com
M.R. Hogs (MRH) Marla Behrends and Randy Zorn 23202 N 950 E Road Carlock, IL 61725-9746 (309) 376-7003 - Randy (815) 674-3034 - William Miller & Family, George (MJR) 10385 Pit Rd. Niantic, IL 62551 (217) 963-2460
Miller, Marcus and Alicia (MAAM) 27612 E 1200 N Rd. Forest, IL 61741 (815) 674-9291 amille4@1stfarmcredit.com
Miller Farms (MYB) 1285 E 800 N Rd. Melvin, IL 60952 (217) 781-2419 - Kirk (217) 388-2419 - Bob showpig78@hotmail.com www.millerswinefarm.com
Musick, Mclayn (MCMU) 2514 N 2150th Ave. Camp Point, IL 62320 (217) 696-4893
Orris, Marc (MDO) 2066 Woodson-Franklin Rd. Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 673-5951 OrrisFarms@earthlink.net Pilcher Farms (CMP / BEP / KMP) 538 N 1300 East Rd. Paxton, IL 60957 (217) 377-8822 mjpilcher@gmail.com
R&S Farms (RSJC) Jeffery Reed and Eric Smith P.O. Box 291 Blue Mound, IL 62513 (217) 972-9340 reedracing@hotmail.com Rabe, Dale & Ben (DARB) 15270 IL Rt. 76 Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 871-4555 rasonpigs@aol.com Rieches, Jess ( JR) 1042 N 1200 E Rd. Onarga, IL 60955 (815) 457-2517
Smith Farms (SFP) Jeff and Karla Smith 11602 W. Legion Hall Rd. Princeville, IL 61559 (309) 385-2553 smittys92@gmail.com Tuthill Genetics (TUT) Ron and Randy 9768 Grain Bin Rd. Wyoming, IL 61491 (309) 286-7201 - Ron & farm (309) 286-5039 - Randy randytuthill@gmail.com
Waterman, Chad & Matt (CMW) 847 East 750 North Rd. Palmer, IL 62556 (217) 820-0151 chad_waterman@hotmail.com Wilson, Mitch (MITJ) 13280 N 350 Ave. McNabb, IL 61335 (815) 822-2580 (815) 488-2007 mitch@wilson-genetics.com
INDIANA Armand Family Farm (BARM) Brad & Luke Armand 9240 N Co. Rd. 30 W North Vernon, IN 47265 (812) 592-4146 - home barmand@decaturwb.com Arnholt, Nate (NRA) 11678 E. St. Rd. 46 Columbus, IN 47201 (812) 371-2689 narnholt@comcast.net
Beaman Showstock (BBEA) Brian Beaman 8230 N 1000 E Rd. Twelve Mile, IN 46988 (574) 206-3400 brian_beaman@andersonsinc.com Beck Purebreds (EBBP) Eric and Brooke Beck 5851 S 525 E Pierceton, IN 46562 (574) 551-1163 (574) 551-1478
Brown, Dennis (BVF) 3756 E Base Rd. Winchester, IN 47394 (765) 584-1342 (765) 546-2494 - cell brownviewseeds@rcwifi.com
Cooper, Roy & Meranda (VSP) 5474 N 600 W Galveston, IN 46932 (765) 513-4240 varsityshowpigs@gmail.com
Evergreen Hill Berkshires (EHB) Amzie Schwartz 1261 200th S Berne, IN 46711 (260) 849-2579 Fry & Family, Daniel T. (DFRY) 2275 E Co. Rd. 1000 E Roachdale, IN 46172 (765) 721-7363 frycattlehog@tds.net
Gentry Genetics (SGSP & MLG) Mike Gentry & Family 1855 N 600 W Lebanon, IN 46052 (317) 690-0820 - Mike (765) 894-7757 - Stephen mikegentry@hughes.net www.gentryshowpigs.com
Golden Dawn Farms (GDF) Stoten, Ben & Jeremy 7398 N 550 W Carthage, IN 46115 (765) 565-6312 - home (765) 561-5710 - cell
Goodnight -Egger, Tracie (TGE) 8246 W 200 S Delphi, IN 46923-9540 (219) 869-0393 tracie1087@gmail.com Harvey, Todd & Family (THFS) 1215 Holiday Dr., P.O. Box 224 Greentown, IN 46936 (765) 628-7239
Hertsel Berkshire Farm (HERT) 7524 W 900 N Nappanee, IN 46550 (574) 370-5828 Kasten, Steve (KAST) 3771 S 400 W Winamac, IN 46996 (574) 242-1093 skasten@vt.edu
Knobloch, Grant & Nelson (GNK) 6658 N 1200 E Wolcott, IN 47995 (765) 588-4201 goodtimeshowpigs@gmail.com Malcolm, Steve (SSMF) 3533 W Shoaff Rd. Huntertown, IN 46748 (260) 750-9704 spencemalccolm16@yahoo.com Michel Showpigs (MIC) 7284 E 800 N North Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 578-1066 - cell michelshowpigs@gmail.com www.michelshowpigs.com
Myers, Alivia (ADJ) 13777 N Co. Rd. 800 E Albany, IN 47320 (765) 212-8601 triplemberks@yahoo.com
Ritter Family Berkshires (2REV) Matt, Megan & Jackson Ritter 697 W 950 N Fortville, IN 46040-9736 (317) 485-0113 mattandmeganritter@gmail.com www.ritterberkshires.com Smith, Merrill & Linda (MLS) 1927 S. US Hwy. 421 Greensburg, IN 47240 (812) 525-1769 Stanley, Larry (LSF) 36 S Co. Rd. 900 E Coatesville, IN 46121 (317) 902-7544 - cell ljs@ccrtc.com
Stephenson Farms Showpigs (BTNY) Doug Stephenson 4407 S Co. Rd. 700 W Coatesville, IN 46121 (317) 358-7267 bstephenson1118@yahoo.com
Thomas, Logan & Lauren (LOG) 4654 N CR 200 W Brazil, IN 47834 (812) 249-1868 - Alan (812) 249-5583 - Garnet alanree@aol.com Thompson & Family, Kevin (KJT) 4630 W St. Rd. 44 Morgantown, IN 46160 (317) 716-7124 kevinthom61@gmail.com Torr, Ali (ALIT) 2629 N 50 East Greencastle, IN 46135 (765) 721-0858 alitorr93@yahoo.com
Watson & Fisher Genetics (WFG) Devon Fisher & Stuart Watson 9631 N Baltimore Rd Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 442-7324 watsonfisherberks@yahoo.com Wells, Ethan (EWFS) 3891 S CR 250 W Danville, IN 46122 (317) 539-2891 (317) 223-1618 ewfs@yahoo.com
IOWA 4TK Genetics (4TK) Charlie England 1730 Vail Ave. Clearfield, IA 50840 (402) 510-1710 4tkgenetics@gmail.com
A3 Company (A3C) Al Christian 1002 Arizona Ave. Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2257 - home (515) 460-4352 - cell
AJC Berkshires, Adam & Al Conover (AJC) P.O. Box 9 Baxter, IA 50028 (515) 491-8078 (816) 676-8560 ajc@partnercom.net
Biensen Breeding Stock (GKB) Kelly & Nina Biensen 2454 Binford Ave., Rt. 2 State Center, IA 50247 (641) 483-2286 - home (641) 352-0549 - Kelly cell (641) 352-0649 - Nina cell kelly@edenfarmsllp.com Biz E Acres Berkshires (BIZ) Elston J. Buls and Sons 1645 140th St. Waverly, IA 50677 (319) 276-4753
Broek Swine Genetics (BKSG) 3145 360th St. Sioux Center, IA 51250 (712) 441-1016 broekswinegenetics@yahoo.com Brown, Justin (WADZ) P.O. Box 211 Van Meter, IA 50261 (515) 249-1957
Conover, Brice (BTC) 10668 W 64th St. N Baxter, IA 50028 (515) 979-3890 barney_1124@hotmail.com www.conovershowpigs.com
Cottonwood Farm (CW) Clark and Jean Conover 5361 190th St. Holstein, IA 51025 (712) 368-2209 cotnwood@netllcwb.net
England’s Berkshires (EB) Doug England 1875 Yellowstone Ave. Clearfield, IA 50840 (641) 336-2925 englberk@iowatelecom.net
Farnum DVM, David (DFVM) 4206 200th St. Estherville, IA 51334 (515) 290-3960 - cell dfarnumdvm@icloud.com www.farnumgenetics.com
Fly’n K Berkshires (FKB) Lance Knobloch 2104 190th St. Alvord, IA 51230 (712) 473-2511 - home (605) 366-4385 - cell kance@alliancecom.net www.flynkberks.com
Gudenkaufs Berkshires (VRR) Rick Gudenkauf 2113 110th St. Edgewood, IA 52042 (563) 608-1126 (563) 928-7227 guden@msn.com
Ingels Farms & Landscaping (IFB) Chad Ingels 13298 130th St. Randalia, IA 52164 (563) 637-2367 - home (563) 920-5899 - cell ctingels@acrec.com ISU Swine Teaching (IASU) Greg Krahn, Mgr. (262) 339-6971 Jeff Hartwig, Swine Farms Mgr. (515) 290-3742 1221 Kildee Hall Ames, IA 50011 www.ans.iastate.edu/ centers/swine/ Kehrli, Ken (KK) 2721 Stewart Ave. Winthrup, IA 50682 (319) 934-3736
Kruse Brothers Genetics (KBG) 24270 New Vienna Rd. Epworth, IA 52045 (563) 744-3277 (563) 590-3015 krusefloorcovering@gmail. com Lane, Austin & Ken (AUST) 39415 82nd St. Spragueville, IA 52074 (563) 212-1999 - Austin (563) 212-5697 - Ken lane_tsi@netins.net www.terminalsires.com Marland Farms (MFC) Doug Martin 10236 K. Ave. Fayette, IA 52142 (563) 637-2703 Olson Berks (OPB) Craig Olson 7218 27th Avenue Newhall, IA 52315 (319) 223-5329 - Craig (319) 664-3956 - Tom OlsonSpotFarm@aol.com
Owen, Bill (NIBS) 3298 Hwy. 9 Riceville, IA 50466-7011 (641) 220-3787 nibs@myomnitel.com
PNJ Berks (PNJB) 3471 Redwood Ave. Sanborn, IA 51248 (712) 441-1990 bigddavelaar@hotmail.com
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continued from previous page Phenotypic Acres (PA) Drs. M. Peter & Lorraine J. Hoffman 55432 265th Street Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3596 phoffman@iastate.edu www.hoffmanberks.com Reed Family Berks (REED) 17686 143rd St. Ottumwa, IA 52501 (641) 777-1385 - Randy (641) 680-6731 - Melissa (641) 680-2990 - Brandon reedfamilyberks@gmail.com www.reedfamilyberks.com Schmaling, Ben & Ethan (B&ES) 1955 G Ave. Ogden, IA 50212 (608) 212-0618 showberks@gmail.com
Shady Brook Farm (SBF) Chris Conover and Family 719 Schueman Court Oakland, IA 51560 (712) 369-0231 cconover12@yahoo.co.in
Sioux Center Swine AI Boar Stud (DBR) Delbert Broek 3110 360th St. Sioux Center, IA 51250 (712) 722-1334 - home (507) 360-8267 - cell siouxcenterswine@gmail.com www.siouxcenterboarstud.com Stensland Show Pigs (RSSF) Ryan Stensland 10 138th St. Lisbon, IA 52253 (319) 331-9737 ryanstensland@gmail.com www.stenslandshowpigs.com
Tekippe, Ray (RTK) 1528 270th Ave. Earlville, IA 52041 (563) 923-3872 (563) 543-4267 - cell raytekippe@gmail.com www.usedswineequipment.com Watts Quality Pork (WQP) 2614 Keokuk Ave. Clarion, IA 50525 (515) 448-3021 (515) 293-0830 wattsupwl@gmail.com
White Knight Farms (WKF) Burdette & Alex Conover 2059 Faith Ave. Holstein, IA 51025 (712) 368-4481
KANSAS Flinthills Berkshires ( JWBK) 12418 NW 100th St. Whitewater, KS 67154 (316) 303-4784 flinthillsberkshires@gmail.com
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Waters, Gene (WAT) 26730 New Lawrence Dr. Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 250-0660 - home (913) 683-3318 - cell Wittkop Family Farm (WITT) Paul & Alicia Wittkop 3379 102nd St. Meriden, KS 66512 (785) 484-0148 (785) 410-8509 - cell aliciawittkop@gmail.com
LOUISIANA Bardwell, David (BARD) 525 Nation Rd. Deville, LA 71328 (318) 466-1510 - home (318) 715-1479 - cell Bayour Berks (BAYO) Jason Zeringue 11 River Park Dr. Hahnville, LA 70057 (504) 657-4294 bayouberkshires@gmail.com
Bowers Family Show Pigs (BOS) 3857 Pete Seay Rd. Sulphur, LA 70665 (337) 583-7420 (337) 794-1097 - cell bowersfamilyshowpigs@yahoo.com Evans, John (CKF) 657 Palmer Chappel Rd. Pineville, LA 71360 (318) 308-3627 - home evans.kristin@rocketmail.com
Persimmon Hill Pork Farm (PHPF) 410 Davis Rd. Oak Grove, LA 71263 (318) 669-0930 - Richie Strong (318) 974-0478 - Larry Boyte richie@persimmonhillpork.com www.persimmonhillpork.com Raising Berks Pig Farm ( JEC) John Coombs 21004 E Bell Rd. Amite, LA 70422 (985) 748-4744 imount@bellsouth.net
MAINE Littlefield, Bradford & Christina (SMFL) P.O. Box 41 Freyeburg, ME 04037 (207) 935-3195 (207) 461-4176 bradandtina@roadrunner. com
MARYLAND Vaughan, Kelly (WTV) 2837 Bradenbaugh Rd. White Hall, MD 21161 (410) 459-9780 - cell coolgirl409@msn.com
MASSACHUSETTS Duffy, Bill (LRF) 1128 Main St. Ashby, MA 01431 (978) 855-8591 laurelridgefarmma@gmail.com
Manning, Beth (BRM) 69 Taylor Rd. Shelburne, MA 01370 (413) 625-9967 - home (413) 772-9389 manning@crocker.com shinglebrookfarm.com
MICHIGAN Albright Swine Farms (ASF) Pat and Doug Albright 965 Flint Rd. Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 238-5817 (989) 429-5215 - cell pat@brightswine.com www.brightswine.com
Foster, Andrew (AFB) 2298 E Johnstone Rd. Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 845-4147 - home (989) 307-1119 - cell andrew25foster@gmail.com Hinz, Brandon (HINZ) Hinz Hog Farm 65699 Baseline Rd. South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 214-0610 Brandon@hinzhogs.com www.hinzhogs.com King, Tom (TGK) P.O. Box 522 Manton, MI 49663 (231) 824-6152 (248) 390-7055 - cell gnikmot@live.com
PleinAir Farm (PLNR) 5163 Scofield, Rd. Maybee, MI 48159 (231) 883-5961 orion1911@hotmail.com
MINNESOTA Dammann, Myron (TMF) Triple M Farm 19517 670 Ave. Elkton, MN 55933 (507) 584-6835 medtmf@frontiernet.net Hound’s Watch Farm (HWFM) Jane & Mike Mattila 23347 Boreal Rd. NW Pinewood, MN 56676 (218) 243-3299 mattila@paulbunyan.net
Ihnen, Brian & Dianne (BDIF) 35891 710th St. Round Lake, MN 56167 (507) 839-3836 bdihnen@gmail.com
Kremper, Chad (CKK) 6508 131st NW Cass Lake, MN 56633-9742 (218) 760-9473 - cell chadkremper@gmail.com Kurobuta Berkshire, LLC (KURO) 51600 295th St. Austin, MN 55912 (515) 231-1469 kurobutameats@aol.com
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Olsen, Ross & Patricia (PAT) 44783 State 92 Clearbrook, MN 56634 (218) 776-2132 (218) 368-9108 patolsen17@gmail.com
Rozeboom Farms (ROZ) 7050 100th Ave. NE Murdock, MN 56271 (320) 264-0012 Stassen, Steve (SFB) 1105 140th Ave., S.E. Kerkhoven, MN 56252 (320) 264-5932
Wipplinger, Lyle & Darla (WIPP) 4001 570th Ave. Kiester, MN 56051 (507) 294-3842 djwippli@frontiernet.net
MISSISSIPPI Pigott, John M. (MOE) 264 Ceasar Rd. Picayune, MS 39466 (985) 707-8381 boggybranchberks@gmail.com
MISSOURI Behr, John (BEHR) 4697 South 170th St. Bolivar, MO 65613 (417) 599-1867 - cell jbehr1985@gmail.com
BLR Farms (BLR) Brad, Rachel & Kendra Lawson 13150 Rt. D Centralia, MO 65240 (573) 682-3855 - cell (573) 881-5040 - Brad rlawson@mem-ins.com
Black & Gold Swine Genetics (FMMM) 23739 Pike 262 Clarksville, MO 63336 (573) 754-2202- Mike cell (573) 356-8461 - Matt cell (816) 592-0579 - Cody cell Black Tie Berks ( JCOW) 2300 Poinsetta Billings, MO 65610 (417) 988-0509 blacktieberks@gmail.com www.blacktieberks.com Bowen, Chase (CRB) 7651 NE Ridgeway Dr. Hamilton, MO 64644 (816) 288-9633 bbowen82@yahoo.com Burns Farms (WKL) Clarke Burns 20430 Hwy. M Brookfield, MO 64628 (660) 258-7389
Comstock Farms (COM) 11523 E N Hwy. Bronaugh, MO 64728 (417) 448-4315 jtcomstock@yahoo.com
Coyote Creek Ranch (YOTE) 23405 Little Buffalo Rd. Stover, MO 65078 (573) 277-2140 (573) 286-8827 coyotecreeksoaps@gmail.com
Creason Genetics (ECG) Ed & Erin Creason 3451 S Highway 13 Polo, MO 64671 (573) 823-5635 creasongenetics@gmail.com D&B Berks (D&B) Bob Street P.O. Box 36 Whiteside, MO 63387 (573) 485-7311
Dotson & Wilson (DWMO) 9339 NW Oregon Dr. Cameron, MO 64429 (515) 321-3264 dotsone@validusservices.com www.dotsonhampshires.com
Fitzwater Berkshires (PLF / RFZ / FE) Phillip and Rodger Fitzwater Kathryn Edwards 49791 E 136 St. Norborne, MO 64668 (660) 707-2917 Gerlt, Lucus (LIG) 16624 Hwy. C Versailles, MO 65084 (573) 378-7548 jwg_livestock@yahoo.com Heimer Hamps (HH) Jesse Heimer 555 Birch Lane Taylor, MO 63471 (217) 257-0138 hheimerj@gmail.com www.heimerhamps.com
Hinnah Farms (HFBF) 30348 Queens Trail Gilliam, MO 65330 (660) 631-5454 hinnahfarms@hotmail.com Howard, Greg (TGHB) 19409 County Road J Trimlbe, MO 64492 (816) 632-8035 LNK Genetics (LNK) Ted Neuner 837 County Rd. 624 Linn, MO 65051 (573) 897-4591 lnkgenetics@yahoo.com
Lindsay, Charles & James (CLL) 1461 Highway EE Winfield, MO 63389 (513) 939-7506 mlindsay0305@hotmail.com Lone Tree Berkshires (DPB) Daniel, Denise, Dalten & EeLeigh Pride 5346 Lawrence 1195 Miller, MO 65707 (417) 827-6022 (417) 207-1267 pridedan8@gmail.com
Montgomery Livestock (LM) Luke and Bill Montgomery 10734 Hwy. YY Sumner, MO 64681 (660) 963-2456 - Luke (660) 856-3618 - Bill montgomerylvstk@yahoo.com Murray Family Berks (CMFB) Dylan Murray 2417 Hwy. 215 Buffalo, MO 65622 (417) 241-0656 -Rick (417) 321-0195 - Dylan dylanmurray16@gmail.com Oram Berkshire (OBB) 36968 E 146 Hwy. Gilman City, MO 64642 (660) 876-5302 - home (660) 425-0784 - cell RA Ranch Berkshires (RAR) Ryan Anderson 4332 Old Havana Trl McFall, MO 64657 (660) 367-4608 - home (660) 726-2694 - cell r.a.ranch@live.com www.raberks.com
Reid, Harlan (HRB) 16 S Walnut St. Sweet Springs, MO 65351 (660) 335-4855 (660) 202-9228 - cell Strickland Pork Farms (STPF) Brian Strickland 245 Cedar Creek Lane Jackson, MO 63755 (573) 979-5433 Bri.strick@gmail.com
MONTANA Duke, George B. (DHR) 289 Homestead Rd. Edgar, MT 59026 (406) 670-7258 enduke@mcn.net
Wilderness Farms (WF) P.O. Box 1840 Bigfork, MT 59911 (406) 837-2597 - main office info@wildernessfarms.net
NEBRASKA Seybold Berkshires (TSS) Troy & Gina Seybold 72657 20 Rd. Wilcox, NE 68982 (308) 627-3362 - Troy (308) 627-3363 - Gina seyboldberks@gmail.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE McGovern, Harold (MBFJ) 323 Millbrook Rd. Landaff, NH 03585 (603) 838-8908 hmegovern@myfairpoint.net
NEW YORK
Cecot, Daniel (HFBD) 260 Willard Rd. Massena, NY 13662 (315) 764-1914 danielcecot@gmail.com
Fairchild, Scott & Deborah (SDKB) 4188 State Hwy. 80 Sherburne, NY 13460 (607) 847-8548 befair5@yahoo.com Goologly, Robert (RJGF) 93 Emerson Rd. Castle Creek, NY 13744 (607) 765-7427 golloglyfarms@gmail.com Gunderman, Richard (GUNR) 589 Walker Rd. Endicott, NY 13760 (607) 239-5564 - home (607) 624-5663 beeeman@stny.rr.com
Hollier, Kerry (KHOL) 3856 Reed Rd. Savannah, NY 13146-9757 (315) 383-0432 kerry@teaselmeadowfarms.com www.teaselmeadowfarms.com Luckman, James Luckman Family Farms (LUCK) 8474 Seaman Rd. Gasport, NY 14067 (716) 930-9605 jluckman@rochester.rr.com Williams, Colin (ARW) Patterson Creek Farm 955 Townline Rd. Johnson City, NY 13790 (607) 427-7348
NORTH CAROLINA Copeland, Jeff (CPLD) 945 Ryland Rd. Tyner, NC 27980 (252) 297-2731 (252) 562-5566 - cell hjcopela@ncsu.edu
Nahunta Farms (NAHF) Gregory Peele 189 Nahunta Farm, Rd. Pikeville, NC 27863 (919) 922-5152 gregorypeele@gmail.com
Narrow Way Farms (NWF) 3253 Mineral Springs Church Rd. Polkton, NC 28135 (704) 272-9162 (704) 695-5202 - cell rocky@narrowway-farms.com
NORTH DAKOTA Ness, Jon & Kim (NES) 4814 76th Ave. NE Devils Lake, ND 58301 (701) 662-7957 rafternranch@gondtc.com
R Lazy S Pigs (RMCC) Ross & Michelle Schoenwald 2988 Hwy 23 Watford City, ND 58854 (701) 770-7546 rossandmichelle@hotmail.com Woodbury, Jessie (1JLW) 719 Highway 22 Killdeer, ND 58640 (701) 590-1383 jessie.woodbury@ymail.com
OHIO Brandenburg Show Pigs (SRRD) Shawn & Ryan Brandenburg 4147 Weaver Station Rd. Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 417-2951 (937) 417-0885 brandenburgshowpigs@ gmail.com Campbell Bros. (2CB) 17790 SR 339 Waterford, OH 45786 (740) 984-8769 jfcampbell@aep.com
Gibson Girls (GBSN) 4480 US Route 22 W Circleville, OH 43113 (740)477-6430 gbsngirls@hotmail.com
Huff, Dan & Family (DHF) 1403 Parrott Station Rd. Washington CH, OH 43160 (740) 335-6397 - Dan jhuff6397@gmail.com Overstake, Kayla (KDD) 5551 Franklin Rd. Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 288-9867 - home (937) 763-2078 - cell cakeface_34@yahoo.com www.overstakeshowpigs.webs.com Shipley & Snyder (SDH) 8086 Marion Rd. Newark, OH 43055 (740) 404-5048 shipleyswine@yahoo.com www.shipleyswine.com
Utendorf Farms (UTEF) Kent Utendorf 9261 Rd. Z Columbus Grove, OH 45830 (419) 306-4590 kent@utendorf.com
Wippel Family Berks (WPF) Jeff Wippel 15085 London Rd. Orient, OH 43146 (740) 869-2016 - home oink.berks@gmail.com www.wippelfamilyberks.com
OKLAHOMA Bellettini Johnnie (LBJ) 37921 County Road 1680 Colgate, OK 74538 (580) 310-4872 jbellettini@hotmail.com
Bowlin, Trent &Christina (TCSP) 16510 N Lake Region, Rd. Hulbert, OK 74441 (918) 316-2306 (918) 708-2072 bowlinchristina@yahoo.com Campbell-Crotty, Regina (RCC) 3920 S. Fairgrounds Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 743-4306 ginacbarc@gmail.com www.cbarcshowpigs.com
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Doc Roc Farms (VA) Vance Aldridge Box 301 Elmore City, OK 73433 (405) 527-4945 - Home (405) 227-8044 - Cell Higdon, Scott (HFB) 19403 Patterson Rd. Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405) 628-8588 ncgenetics@gmail.com
Jarboe Show Pigs (CJCJ) 8115 E Hwy. 7 Duncan, OK 73533 (580) 251-9505
Maggard, Darrell (DMAG) P.O. Box 209 Thackerville, OK 73459 (580) 276-6230 maggardshowpigs@yahoo.com McCasland Farms (MCF / AUMC) Rich, Jeremy and Elisabeth P.O. Box 759 Perkins, OK 74059 (405) 612-6905 (Rich) (405) 612-9623 ( Jeremy) cimarron427@hotmail.com McGee, Charles (CMG) 741 State Hwy. 7 Hennepin, OK 73444 (580) 247-0168
Mulberry Farm & Ranch (GWDB) Gary Dennis PO Box 1473 Bartlesville, OK 74005 (918) 766-2440 garywdennis@gmail.com Red, Blaine (BBRB) PO Box 621 Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 371-8450 blainered@outlook.com Rochell, Josh ( JPRH) 517 N 60th Duncan, OK 73533 (580) 252-8219 rochell@texhoma.net www.rocstockfarm.com
Smith, Brent (TSSB) 19600 York Rd. Lexington, OK 73051 (405) 401-6016 bsmith@lexington.k12.ok.us
OREGON Bruslind, Jorian (BRU) 41854 Cut-off Drive Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 451-2978 jbruslind@hotmail.com
Carter, David & Heather (TALF) 40426 Hess Rd. Scio, OR 97374 (541) 405-8471 hmcarter@hotmail.com Sandy River Show Swine (SRSS) G&R Rathjen P.O. Box 756 Sandy, OR 97055 (503) 341-9932 - cell srssrat@aol.com
PENNSYLVANIA Beck, Carl (BECK) 585 Berwinsdale Rd. Irvona, PA 16656 (814) 672-3972 becksberks@aol.com
Bennecoff, Todd Lee Jr. (TLB) 2335 Fritz Court Kutztown, PA 19530 (484) 223-9431 jbennecoff23@yahoo.com Brubaker, Roy & Julie Hurst ( JRHB) Blue Rooser Farm 1499 Route 35 South East Waterford, PA 17021 (717) 734-2082 - home (717) 808-8021 - cell royjulie@pa.net www.bluerooserfarm.com
Brummer, Ed & Pete (HBF) 316 Butchershop Rd. Port Royal, PA 17082 (717) 527-4081 - Ed (717) 589-3401 - Pete edmegs@pa.net Cornbower, Arlie (RUS / COR) 14326 Ingham Rd. New Freedom, PA 17349 (717) 515-9094 - Arlie cell
Grumbine, Dakota (2DLG) 1725 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042-4879 (717) 823-2023 18koty@gmail.com www.grumbinesberkshires.com Holloway Genetics (DCHH) 12300 Shue Ct., Glen Rock, PA 17327 (717) 235-6966 - home (717) 515-4147 - cell
Huston, Jason (CVB) Cider Valley Farm 717 Carter Hill Rd. Fairhope, PA 15538 (814) 267-3012 - home (814) 442-0996 - cell j.huston@hotmail.com www.cidervalleyfarm.com Innerst, Greg & Beth (GBI) 5140 Deer Road Red Lion, PA 17356 (717) 246-1738 (717) 880-8318 - cell
Lazarus II, Lynn (CHL3) 6710 Phillips Rd. Germansville, PA 18053 (610) 799-5593 jaycee2332@yahoo.com
Longenecker, Donald & Maria (CPFP) Creek Place Farms 286 Conestoga Creek Rd. East Earl, PA 17519 (717) 488-8090 (717) 824-2985 - cell donandmaria@creekplacefarms.com www.creekplacefarms.com
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continued from previous page McDaniel Jr., Larry E. (HEBR) Heritage Breed Farms 26 Taylor Drive York, PA 17404 (717) 266-3914 (717) 324-8341
Moore, Samuel & Melissa (SALM) 147 Braddock Rd. Ave. Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 (724) 696-3397 (724) 640-6087 moorehogfarm@gmail.com
Orchard Breeze Farm Berkshires (OBFB) James Grinder 2151 Cold Springs Rd. Orrtanna, PA 17353 (717) 642-9732 - home (717) 253-1354 - cell orchardbreezefarm@gmail.com
Parlett, James T., Jr. ( JTP) 88 Parlett Rd. Airville, PA 17302 (717) 862-3610 Pfautz, Claudia (CRPH) P.O. Box 191 Cornwall, PA 1716 (717) 821-6233
Pfautz Show Pigs (PPSP) Kevin & Megan Pfautz 341 Duke Street Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 945-2730 kevinpfautz@hotmail.com Pleasant Valley Farm (CLCF) Chambers, Curtis 6801 Ridge Rd. Mahaffey, PA15757 814-277-6224 814-577-1107 curtisc1992@gmail.com
Rattlesnake Mt. Farm (CBH) Charles & Mark Hall 362 Hall Rd. Julian, PA 16844 (814) 574-3274 Seldom Creek Farm Jason and Amy Stein 638 Kralltown Rd. East Berlin, PA 17316 (717) 292-0330 (717) 683-7591 - cell willwind@aol.com www.seldomcreek.com
States, Luke (LSTA) 1625 Winebark Rd. Rossiter, PA 15772 (724) 910-4380 marshall6290@yahoo.com
Pace, Jesse & Clinton (7SBF) 565 Little Choestoea Rd. Westminster, SC 29693 (704) 977-0624 (404) 977-7720 - cell paceproduce@yahoo.com Short, Christopher Durham (GTF) 273 Avaition Blvd. Lancaster, SC 29720 (803) 285-1274 (803) 804) 0005 - cell cdshort@g.clemson.edu
Thames, Kent & Amy (THAM) 3510 Catawba River Rd. Fort Lawn, SC 29714 (803) 789-5667 - home (803) 230-0117 - cell thamesvet@truvista.net www.thamesvetandfarm.com Wright, Kendrick L. (WRIG) The Wright Farm 973 St. Matthews Rd. Swansea, SC 29160 (803) 707-6771 klwl41@hotmail.com
SOUTH DAKOTA Petrik Farms (COP) 45251 309th St. Gayville, SD 57031 (605) 267-4130 (605) 661-7179 - cell petrikfarms@vastbb.net
Wolff Family Genetics ( JWFG) 12897 395th AVE Bath, SD 57427 (605) 881-5317 jeff.wolff@hotmail.com
TENNESSEE Fox Berkshires (AFOX) Ty Fox 41 Waterloo Rd. Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 (931) 231-6248 afox06@gmail.com Rhodes Farm (RHOD) Freddie Rhodes 125 Ridgewood Dr. Piperton, TN 38017 (972) 489-2887 frh5494418@aol.com
TEXAS Ambia Farms (AMBI) John & Thea Eubanks 256 CR 23720 Brookston, TX 75421 (831) 682-0771 thea.eubanks@gmail.com
BTZ Showpigs (BTZ) Bryce and Kristi Thompson 411 Windom St. Farmersville, TX 75442-0202 SOUTH CAROLINA (214) 585-9447 New Jerusalem Farms (NJF) bthompson@collincountytx.gov 4998 Red Oad Rd. Cottageville,SC29435 (843) 835-3365 (843) 277-5552 newjerusalemfarms@gmail.com
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Beebe, Danny & Christina (BBSF) Blackberry Spring Farm 120 Private Rd. 3814 Springtown, TX 76082 (817) 694-9895 - cell (817) 565-3082 - cell blackberryspringfarm@ yahoo.com Belew, Denny & Mike Rivas (DBFS) 2509 N 1st St. Tahoka, TX 79373 (806) 470-0969 - Denny (806) 239-9567 - Mike mbelew@windstream.net Byrd, Bert (BFS) 6936 Co. Rd. F Happy, TX 79042 (806) 292-3373
Dissler, J. Randel (ZVBB) 3601 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 (830) 703-6036 jdissler@wcsonline.net Fire Oak Farms (FOFB) Bailey, Colette 281 Calabash Creek Lane Walterboro, SC 29488 (843) 538-5801 (843) 908-1228 cbsfarm@gmail.com Hill, Peyton (PCH) 1823 CR 596 Nevada, TX 75173 (214) 364-1718 - cell pchill2@aol.com www.hillshowpigs.com
Huseman, Randy & Scott (TRH) P.O. Box 264 Nazareth, TX 79063 (806) 355-2162 - home (806) 346-4852 - cell rmhuseman@suddenlink.net www.husemangenetics.com Luepke Livestock (RLSF) Troy Luepke 3620 Cherokee Hills Selma, TX 78154 (210) 268-9200 luepkelivestocks@gmail.com
Mitrowski Ranch (ACMR) Lucina & Andrew Mitrowski 1685 Koebig Rd. Seguin, TX 78155 (281) 787-7728 cindymitrowski@comcast.net
Page, James (PAGE) 375 Peach Creek Rd. Rosanky, TX 78953 (830) 839-4810 - home (512) 332-1920 james@peachcreekfarms.us www.peachcreekfarm.us Real, Charles (CER) 15492 Real Rock Rd. Marion, TX 78124 (830) 914-2835 www.realhogfarms.com
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Scattered Rock Ranch (CSRR) Dan & Lisa Colston 10815 Co. Rd. 411 Tyler, TX 75704 (903) 520-7256 (903) 279-9070 - cell dancolston@rocketmail.com greenietx@yahoo.com
Sullivan, Scott (SWPS) S&W Swine Productions P.O. Box 1252 Robstown, TX 78380 (361) 387-9686 (361) 960-6725 (cell) ssullivan@hsconstructors.com Western Texas College (WTC) Jessica Colvin 6200 College Ave. Snyder, TX 79549 (325) 574-7920 - home (806) 777-2269 - cell jcolvin@wtc.edu www.wtc.edu Wood, Bill (DBBW) 4117 CR 123 Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 736-6943
UTAH
Paisley Farms (PSLY) 2963 N 600 E Lehi, UT 84043 (801) 766-1155 - home (801) 885-9900 - cell tim@paisleyfarms.com
VERMONT Vermont Heritage Grazers LLC (BBVT) Alethea Bahnck 2175 East St. Bridport, VT 05734-0116 (802) 758-5040 alethea@gmavt.net
VIRGINIA Cedar Shade Farm (CSHF) 140 Jennings Rd. Cartersville, VA 23027 (804) 339-7264 (804) 432-2683 ccvaden@yahoo.com www.cedarshadefarm.com
Davis, Jacob & Amanda ( JAGR) 2350 Mosby Rd. Powharan, VA 23139 (609) 215-6939 (804) 629-4660
Glass, Marshall R. (GVF) Glass View Farm 351 Hopper Creek Rd. Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579 (540) 291-1784 glassview@hotmail.com www.glassviewfarm.com
McGowan, Kevin (GALV) 436 Green Acres Farm Rd. Bumpass, VA 23024 (301) 641-8999 kevin@greenacreslouisava.com www.greenacreslouisava.com
Patterson’s Berkshires (RDMF) John, Crawford, Bill & Tom Patterson 64 Red Mill Lane Crimora, VA 24431 (540) 949-8394 - Crawford (540) 649-5760 - John redmill@newhopetel.net www.pattersonberkshires.com Radliff, David & Sandra (DRSR) 3050 Pecks Rd. Bedford, VA 24523 (717) 649-4160 bbdoc1@verizon.net Smith, Kevin (KBRF) 1734 Garden Creek Rd. Matthews, VA 23109 (757) 345-8000
WASHINGTON Knight, Russell & Nora (KVF) P.O. Box 375 Reardan, WA 99029 (509) 999-5476 - home (509) 724-3926 - cell vintageberkshires@gmail.com www.vintageberkshires.com Rusty Wheel Farm (PKF) Paul & Kim Fisher P.O. Box 35 Vaughn, WA 98394 (253) 722-9856 hawghaven9915@gmail.com Wilderness Farms (WF) 41130 305th Ave. SE Enumclaw, WA 98022 (406) 837-2597 info@wildernessfarms.net
WEST VIRGINIA Brush Camp Farms (BCFS) Michael & Jennifer Singleton 1520 Brush Camp Rd. Exchange, WV 26619 (304) 765-3356 brushcampfarms@wildblue.net Hampshire High School (HHS) Isaac Lewis HC 63, Box 1970 Romney, WV 26757 (304) 822-7100 gafwv@yahoo.com
Haynes, Adam & Robin (RAHB) 831 Williamsburg Rd. Williamsburg, WV 24991 (304) 661-1288 - home (304) 661-5838 - cell robindah@yahoo.com
WISCONSIN Baur Family, Roger (BAUR) 1752 St Hwy 107 Mosinee,WI 54455 (715) 443-3425
Clothier, Jon ( JON) 7664 Terwillinger Rd. Clinton, WI 53525 (608) 290-7639 - Bill (608) 290-7032 - Jon clothier91@gmail.com
Gill, Ben, Brandon & Bryant (BPG) Pork Chop Ridge 29770 St. Hwy. 81 E. Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-5175 porkchopridge@yahoo.com www.porkchopridge.com
Seffrood, John (FJK) W 9301 Coon Creek Rd. Browntown, WI 53522 (608) 482-0912 kendra_seffrood@yahoo.com
Ver Voort, Dustin (VRT) 4001 Shirley Rd. Depere, WI 54115 (920) 716-1097 Wehrle Farms LLC (MWRA) Mikayla Wehrle E8283 Seefeld Rd. New London, WI 54961 (920) 279-5857 - cell rickannw@gmail.com www.wehrlefarms.com
Wetzel, Max & Sam (WTZL) W4324 Drectrah Rd. LaCrosse, WI 54601 (608) 786-1090 (608) 786-5246 wetzel.dean@mayo.edu
WYOMING Shaw, Theresa & Christopher (SVFF) P.O. Box 696 Big Horn, WY 82833 (307) 674-1588 theresa@shilohvalley
Weinand, Jessica (1JLW) 2266 ST HWY 585 Sundance, WY 82725 (701) 590-1383 jessie.woodbury@gmail.com BD
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To make a correction to the directory, contact the ABA office at (765) 497-3618.
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* Front row, Loretta and Bruce Schulz. Back row, from left: Lucas and fiancé Amanda, Mariah, Mercedes and fiancé Justin Cave.
A program
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Byline: Jack Wall
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In any industry, business venture or occupation, earning the trust of potential customers, or in this case fellow purebred swine producers, is secured the long and hard way. If you work hard, have a passion for the task at hand, are not afraid to step out of your comfort zone, you ask questions, and have a strong desire to finish your task, you will be successful. The Schulz family of Dalton, Wisconsin, has successfully made a significant mark within the Poland China breed by studying pedigrees, working with a phenotype they have built, and simply working hard with honesty, integrity, and an eye for the future. Residents of Wisconsin are noted for their hard work, toughness, and enduring nature. They are also proud of their Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, their dairy industry, and their willingness to come together to help and assist others. The Schulz family is certainly a prime example of all of these traits, in addition to ambition, family unity, pride, and professionalism. The Schulz adventure into the Poland China breed was not instantaneous, for sure. It took the coaxing of the youngest daughter, Mercedes, in 2007 to convince her parents, Bruce and Loretta, that she wanted a Poland China—and they made it happen. Bruce and Loretta grew up within 15 miles from each other but each BREEDERS DIGEST
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took their own path as kids and teenagers. Bruce admits that the livestock evaluator in the early years was Loretta— some will say she still is. Growing up, she was involved in 4-H with Jersey heifers and swine as her projects. The newlyweds settled into their new environment and have built a family that has had tremendous success in the swine show ring and in their professional lives. Son Lucas attended the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh and is employed by ST Genetics. Daughter Mariah attended the University of WisconsinPlatteville and is employed by Pioneer Seeds in Iowa. Youngest daughter Mercedes attended Iowa State University and lives in Madison and is employed by Midwest Bio Ag. All three Schulz children had tremendous success in the show ring and remain an integral part of the swine operation when they get home or are able to attend the shows and sales. The farming enterprise of the Schulz farm consists of 500 acres of row crops, 50 sows representing Poland China, Spotted, Chester White, Berkshire, Hampshire, Yorkshire, and crossbreds. Bruce owns and manages Schulz Construction, a general contractor that builds homes and pole sheds. The first venture into the swine business was in 1999 with a Chester White purchase from Tom Rake at Waunakee, Wisconsin. Slowly
Mercedes and the Schulz family. There have been many highlights achieved by the Schulz family with swine all across the country. They have had breed champion Poland barrows at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show four times as well as numerous reserve champions. One of those champions was also selected as third overall. In 2014, Mercedes exhibited the champion Poland market hog at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. They have bred several bred and owned champion females at past World Pork Expos and Team Purebred National Junior Shows. The champion Poland boar at the World Pork Expo and the 2018 National Barrow Show® Hog College Boar are certainly highlights for the family. At the 2018 Summer Type Conference (STC), their herd boar named Nirvana was named premier sire and the champion gilt at the 2019 STC was bred by the Schulz family. The goals of the Schulz purebred swine herd have shifted a little since
2014 National Western Champion Poland Barrow, exhibited by Mercedes.
Mariah at the whip of a popular Summer Type Conference boar entry.
2019 Team Purebred National Junior Show 4th Place Poland Gilt and Champion Bred & Owned Poland Gilt, exhibited by Mercedes.
POLAND CHINA F A M I L Y
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the junior show careers have ended for the three kids—from breeding great show barrows to making great breeding stock. They strive to produce animals who are correct in their structure and movement along with that attractive show ring look that will go on to breed the “extra” essentials to compete at all levels. “We don’t conform to the rest of the crowd. Our hogs have a signature look that we have tried to keep since we bought our first gilt from the Denzer family,” says Bruce. Listing hunting, fishing, enjoying days on the lake boating, sports, and mentoring kids as hobbies, I suspect work and family time occupy most of the 24-hour day. They are proud members of the CPS organizations, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Bruce currently serves on the Team Purebred Adult Advisory Board and has recently served on the Poland China Board of Directors. Mercedes was an excellent director on the Team Purebred Junior Board. Helping people is what the Schulz family does. The first boar the Schulzes sold to a boar stud was actually a Duroc called Red Alert, purchased by Triple B Sires, Oklahoma, in 2001. Penny, the Wisconsin Pork Producers’ Chester White gilt from Tom Rake that was won for $.01 produced the 2005 Wisconsin State Fair Champion Chester Barrow. Poland boars, Banknote and Nirvana have taken the Schulz Poland herd to new heights. The family lists Ray and Raymond Rice, Tom Rake, the Denzer family, Alfred Graff, and Louis Salzwedel
2011 was a great state fair as the Schulz family exhibited the champion and reserve barrows.
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building up a herd that the Schulz family utilized for their 4-H projects with the challenge and goal to get a whole lot better each year was the family’s focus. There is no doubt that Lucas, Mariah, and Mercedes all have a competitive nature, and their hard work and determination more rapidly aided their success cycle. With Mercedes dead-set on a Poland China gilt, the family ventured to Bloomington, Illinois, for a pig sale that ADZ Polands (Adam Denzer) was consigned to. They liked what they saw and as competitive auctions sometimes go, they bought more than the Schulz budget really allowed. There were only two of Adam’s gilts left to sell and they came into the ring together. Another buyer was the winning bidder and took the first choice of the pair. Bruce says they took the sore-footed one so the Schulz Family took the pen mate for the same money. This 2007 purchase was named Addie and was the start of the Poland China business for
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as mentors and advisors along the way. Many additional Poland China breeders and CPS families have also added to their enjoyment in the purebred business. Building friendships and lifelong memories and acquaintances in this business are what it is all about. I will let the Schulz family put it in perspective: “Since our start with the Poland breed in 2007, we have been forever grateful to Adam and the rest of the Denzer family—we will never be
2011 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Breeding Gilt.
able to express our gratitude enough. Since that fateful sale in Bloomington, Illinois, we have been able to grow our herd in both numbers and quality. Adam’s brother, Lee Denzer, has since gotten back into the Poland breed and we are proud that he purchased Poland gilts from us as his foundation females that go straight back to Addie. Adam is with Lee, and with us, in spirit and has been since the day we got that horrible call that he passed away. Whenever we take one out into that show ring, we think and pay tribute to Adam Denzer and our humble beginnings as Poland China breeders. Though our breed moves forward and continues to grow, let’s not forget to
Mariah pictured with the 2016 Indiana State Fair Senior Champion Poland Boar.
Lucas successfully showed the 2010 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show Reserve Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Breeding Gilt.
Schulz-bred hogs also contribute in the Chester White ring.
Start them young and keep them involved is the key to a successful show career.
Mercedes collects the hardware at a national Poland China show and sale.
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pay tribute to the dynamic breeders who have done their part in bringing us to where we are today.” The staff of Breeders Digest and Certified Pedigreed Swine deeply appreciate the hard work, loyalty, and genetic and financial support the Schulz family has given the past few years. They represent what we love about American farm families who work together to see a dream and make it into a reality. A sincere thank you to the Schulz family for sharing their story with us and we wish you continued good fortune in your path to make the next 20 years and future BD generations even better.
2018 Team Purebred National Junior Show Reserve Champion Poland Gilt and Champion Bred & Owned Gilt.
Meeting the governor is always the goal on barrow-show day.
A smiling Schulz family who are true assets to the Poland breed.
74th Edition
National Barrow Show®
September 12-15 Mower County Fairgrounds • Austin, Minn. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, Sept. 12
7 a.m. Earliest entries can arrive 8 a.m. NBS® International Meats Judging Contest - AMSA Sanctioned and held at the Hormel R&D Facility 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Junior registration open 1 p.m. All junior market hogs and junior breeding gilts must be on the grounds 2 p.m. Junior Market Hog and Crossbred Gilt weigh cards due Market Hogs must have declared weight of 215-290 lbs. Crossbred gilts must have declared weight under 375 lbs. 15 lb. weigh back on all Market Hogs and Crossbred Gilts 3 p.m. NBS® Junior Showmanship Contest 5:30 p.m. Junior exhibitor pizza party
Sunday, Sept. 13
8 a.m. Collegiate Meat Contest Awards Ceremony 8:30 a.m. Junior Classic Breeding Gilt Show, immediately followed by Junior Classic Market Hog Show 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Windsor Chop Dinner at the Plager Building Noon All open show breeding stock, truckloads and open market hog show entries must be on the grounds 1-2:30 p.m. Truckloads checked in and weighed 1-3:30 p.m. Open Market Hog registration 3:30 p.m. Open Market Hog weigh cards due
Monday, Sept. 14
8 a.m. Junior college and senior college judging contest - Crane Pavilion FFA and 4-H judging contest registration, followed by contest 8 a.m. Check-in of open show breeding stock entries (scanning to follow) 1 p.m. Individual Open Market Hog Show - Truckload Show to immediately follow - Following Truckloads - Hog College® Home Run Drive - Presentation of special awards and judging contest results in Crane Pavilion
Tuesday, Sept. 15
7:30 a.m. Breeding Stock Shows begins - North Ring: CPS/ABA/Crossbred Gilts Show - South Ring: NSR/Crossbred Boars Show Breeding Stock Sales begin 2 hours after completion of the last show - North Ring: CPS/ABA/Crossbred Gilts Sale - South Ring: NSR/Crossbred Boars Sale
“The world series of swine shows” The National Barrow Show® has traditionally been recognized as the home of many great breeding boars and foundation females. Make plans to participate at this year’s event.
Sale and Show Contacts: Berkshire – Greg Smith (970) 443-5527
CPS –
Jack Wall (309) 945-3312 Jeff Morris (608) 346-9561
More Details Coming in the July Issue New for 2020 Junior and Open Market Hog Shows are NOT Terminal Market Hog Weight Ranges will be 215-290 lbs. Truckloads must be ractopamine free and exhibitors will be asked to sign an affidavit that they have not been fed ractopamine.
NOTE: Schedule and events are subject to change. BREEDERS DIGEST
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2020 National Barrow Show®
OFFICIAL OPEN SHOW ENTRY FORM DO NOT mix Berkshire and CPS breeds on one entry form. Entries must be postmarked by August 12, 2020
Exhibitor Information Name__________________________________________________Breeder Number_______________ Address __________________________________ Premise ID Number (required) _________________ City _________________________________________________ State _________ Zip _____________ Phone (
) ______________________ E-mail _____________________________________________ Entries MUST be postmarked by August 12, 2020, and appropriate fees must accompany all entries.
Breeding Stock: Born January 15, 2020 and after (Purebred) Berkshires Boars: _________ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Chester Whites Boars: _________ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Open Gilts: _____ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Open Gilts: _____ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______
maximum of 4 entries per breeder maximum of 4 entries per breeder
maximum of 4 entries per breeder maximum of 4 entries per breeder
Poland Chinas Boars: _________ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Spots Boars: _________ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Open Gilts: _____ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______
Open Gilts: _____ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______
maximum of 4 entries per breeder maximum of 4 entries per breeder
Herefords Boars: _________ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______ maximum of 4 entries per breeder
maximum of 4 entries per breeder maximum of 4 entries per breeder
Crossbred Gilts Gilts: __________ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______ maximum of 4 entries per breeder
Open Gilts: _____ (Number of entries) x $30 = _______ maximum of 4 entries per breeder
Truckloads
Crossbred Number of entries x $30/truckload = ______ Purebred Number of entries x $30/truckload = ______
You Must Provide Your Own Shavings
Open Market Hogs
Purebred Number of entries x $30 = ______ Crossbred Number of entries x $30 = ______
A copy of your PQA™ or Youth PQA™ certification must be presented at check-in for truckload, open market and junior market show exhibitors.
Junior Classic entries MUST be made online at www.teampurebred.com -- do not use this form! It is mandatory that individual market hog and truckload exhibitors complete instruction (and have certification valid through this calendar year) in either a PQA Plus™ or Youth PQA Plus™ certification program. State-sponsored youth training programs such as 4-H/ Extension Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics training will be accepted. Hogs must always be raised in accordance with the ten Good Production Practices outlined in the PQA Plus™ programs. NOTE: All open show Berkshire animals must be stress identified (denoted on pedigree before show) and be stress negative. NOTE: All open show Poland China animals must be stress identified (denoted on pedigree before show) and stress POSITIVES are not eligible. NOTE: All open show Spotted animals must be stress identified (denoted on pedigree before show) and stress POSITIVES are not eligible.
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_______________ NO REFUNDS
DO NOT mix Berkshire & CPS Chester, Hereford, Poland, Spot & Crossbred Gilt entries -- make check payable to CPS breeds on one entry Mail entire form to: CPS - Box 9758 - Peoria, Illinois 61612 form. Mail entries to the appropriate Berkshire entries -- make check payable to ABA breed office.
Mail entire form to: ABA - 2637 Yeager Rd. - West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
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I would like to donate 1% of my Berkshire sale total to the Berkshire foundation ($10 for every $1,000 in sales).
ABA EXHIBITOR ENTRY STATEMENT: I have read and understand, and in consideration for being permitted to exhibit at this event, agree and consent to abide by the rules of competition set by ABA, including the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) National Code of Show Ring Ethics as stated in the rules of this event (available on the ABA website).
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CW H PC S TOP LITTER
Recorders
October 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020
Chester White Top Litter Recorders
Junior and Senior Members Litters Name 41 RBC Chesters, IL 34 Parkison & Rodibaugh, IN 32 Armstrong Genetics, IL 26 Schminke Genetics, IA 24 Russel Kneese, TX 12 Randy & Becky Schmidt, IA 11 Flach Farms, IL 11 Albertson Genetics, IA 10 Kaufman Farms, IA
Spotted Top Litter Recorders
Ind. Trans. 365 37 256 11 291 26 188 9 241 35 82 4 106 6 76 4 86 3
Hereford Top Litter Recorders
Junior and Senior Members Litters Name 19 Gus Lanham, IN 18 Ron Haffner, IN 13 Jim and Kim Bope, IN 12 Clint High Farms, OH 10 Toad Creek Farm, NE 10 Albright Swine Farm, MI 9 White Herefords, MO 9 Greg Keyser, IL
Ind. Trans. 147 15 131 31 90 0 117 16 60 0 60 2 70 17 67 6
Junior and Senior Members Litters Name 47 Armstrong Genetics, IL 44 Team Loos, NE 21 Farrer Stock Farm, IN 19 Miller Triplets, IL 16 Triggs Show Pigs, IA 15 Lowdermilk Show Pigs, IN 13 CKL Spots, OK 13 Schwecke Genetics, MN 12 Miller Farms, IL 12 Trowbridge Farms, OH 12 Nathan Weisinger, IA 11 Raasch Farms, MO 11 Kuhlou Girls Showpigs, WI 11 Oaks Livestock, MO 10 Mike & Ron Brown, IL 10 Mays Family Showpigs, OK 10 Michaela & Scarlett Miller, MO 10 Tyler Behrmann, IL
2020 Summer Type Conference July 6-11 Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa
Poland China Top Litter Recorders
Junior and Senior Members Litters Name 28 Stayton Farms, IL 27 Vegas Show Pigs, IA 24 Shott Family Livestock, IL 23 Bruce Schulz Family, WI 19 Raymond & Sheryl Rice, OK 17 Kaufman Farms, IA 16 Lance & Mitchell Westcamp, OH 11 Earl & Lori Skaar, MN 11 Miller Triplets, IL 10 Harkey Farms, TX
Ind. Trans. 217 73 190 12 236 24 184 8 151 20 124 15 147 2 110 25 96 12 72 14
Ind. Trans. 405 25 358 26 132 28 167 29 145 32 125 49 120 54 118 5 100 18 87 8 73 16 99 3 84 1 83 0 103 0 93 22 81 0 76 13
UPDATED SCHEDULE on page 63 of this issue ABA • online entries at www.americanberkshire.com CPS • online entries at www.cpsswine.com Team Purebred • online entries at www.teampurebred.com Entry Deadline: June 15
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B C P S
BREED Board of Director
Candidates Announced
Berkshire
Poland China
The American Berkshire Association is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2020 Board of Directors’ election: Mike Fagg, Indiana Rich McCasland, Oklahoma Lance Knobloch, Iowa Cy Hawkins, California Jim Petrik, South Dakota Howard Parrish, Ohio Kirk Miller, Illinois
Poland China Record Association President Jerry Masters, Arkansas, appointed James Horton, Oklahoma; Raymond Rice, Oklahoma; and Wes Biddle, Indiana, to the Nominating Committee to seek candidates for the board of directors. Mr. Horton was selected as chairman of this committee. The following slate of candidates has been selected to seek a three-year position on the Poland China Board of Director. Candidates selected include: Mike Ingram, Illinois Tony Nye, Ohio John Rinker, Indiana Two will be elected as they will replace the expired terms of Raymond Rice (term limits) and Randy Huseman (elected not to run).
Chester White Chester White Association President Thomas Titus, Illinois, selected Ray Michou, Texas, as chairman of the Nominating Committee to select candidates to be voted on by the membership to be potential board of directors for the association, with terms running three years. Additional committee members were Robert Rasmussen, South Dakota, and Jon Maness, Tennessee. This committee submitted the following slate of candidates to have their name put in nomination. East (Elect One): David Ammann, Illinois Steve Jordan, Indiana West (Elect One): Dale Miller, Minnesota Austin Reinick, Colorado
Spotted President Greg Norman appointed J.R. Armstrong, Illinois, as chairman of the Spotted Board of Directors Nominating Committee, along with fellow members Bob Listen, Oklahoma, and Taylor Farrer, Indiana. This Committee has reported the following list of candidates have been selected and agreed to have their name placed on the ballot to seek a three-year term on the Spotted Board of Directors. West (Elect Two): Dustin Feldman, Iowa Clint Halfman, Texas Greg Hartman, Oklahoma East (Elect One): Spencer Malcolm, Indiana BD Scott Neanen, Ohio
2020 American Berkshire Association Annual Meeting Thursday, July 9 • 7 p.m. Cattle Sale Ring Iowa State Fairgrounds • Des Moines, Iowa
2020 Chester White, Poland China & Spotted Annual Meetings POSTPONED
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2020 Ohio State Fair HAS BEEN CANCELED
Contact:
Steve Mapes 99 W State St. Milford Center, OH 43045 (937) 349-8845
Check with the breeders listed below for available seedstock.
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1 725 Show Pigs
7874 Shime Rd., Germantown, OH 45327
(513) 594-2394 - Ryan Brunk (513) 262-2319 - Daron Tilton (937) 537-2094 - Renee Adams
2 Barker Family Farms
5510 Co. Rd. 130, Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2469 - home (419) 768-4382 - cell
barkerfarms@redbird.net
3 Brown Family Show Pigs
8801 Lock Two Rd., Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-2391 - home (419) 235-7611 - Bill
brownfamilyshowpigs@netzero.com B•CW•D•H•L•S•X
17790 SR 339, Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-8769 - home (740) 434-3251 - Joe (740) 434-3252 - Brady
campbellgenetics@gmail.com
B•CW•Herf•T•X
5 Geer & Kenney & Smith
10700 SR 73, New Vienna, OH 45159
(937) 218-1353 - Don (937) 302-0785 - Steve (740) 505-8845 - Kasey
geermccn@hotmail.com
B•CW•D•Herf L•T•Y•X
6 Bob Folck Show Pigs
6843 State Rt. 54, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044
(937) 869-2240
bob@bobfolckshowpigs.com
CW•Herf
7 Jonathan Giesige
12-923 Rd. Y, New Bavaria, OH 43548
(419) 980-0473
jjgiesige@yahoo.com
D•H•P•S•Y•X
8 Hager Spots Farm
17701 Hauss Rd., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 230-6956 - John
jchager@watchtv.net
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6920 Bear Swamp Rd., Medina, OH 44256
(330) 591-7271
howfarshowpigs@gmail.com
B•CW•D•H•Y•X
10590 Thompson-Schiff Rd., Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 394-8441 - home (937) 538-0346 - Sue (937) 538-6902 - Nick
howellfm@watchtv.net
B•D•P•H•Y•X
11 Dan Huff & Family
1403 Parrott Station Rd., Washington C.H., OH 43160
(740) 335-6397 (740) 505-4849 - cell
jhuff6397@gmail.com
B•X
12 Mikesell Show Pigs
1717 Rush Rd., New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 459-7544 - cell
d.mikesell@yahoo.com
P•X
13 Mitchem Showpigs
(740) 604-0887 - Gus 14175 Charleston-Chillicothe Rd., South Solon, OH 43153 (614) 537-7325 - Kelly
mitchemgus@yahoo.com gusifer@yahoo.com
CW•D•Herf•L•T
14 Paul Morrison & Family
2802 Weaver Station Rd., New Madison, OH 45346
4 Campbell Bros. Clint High Farms/ Families
How Far Show Pigs -
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15 Ohio Chester White Assn. 333 N. Co. Rd. 15, Ada, OH 45810 Northwest Ohio 333 N. Co. Rd. 15, Ada, OH 45810 16 Genetics
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(937) 459-0389
paulnwmdsn@aol.com
B•CW•Herf•P•S•T
(419) 233-5100
bscottchesters@gmail.com
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bscottchesters@gmail.com
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17 L. Tony Nye
4815 SR 753 SE, Washington C.H., OH 43160
(740) 606-0031 - day (740) 636-8465 - night
thenyes@ohiohill.com
Herf•P•S•Y•X
Overstake Showpigs 18 Dennis & Dixie Overstake & Kayla Dettwiller
5551 Franklin Rd., Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 288-9867 - home (937) 763-0792 - cell
dix1374@yahoo.com
B•Herf•S•T•X
19 Parrish Farms
5140 Co. Rd. J, Edon, OH 43518
(419) 553-6042 - HP (419) 553-6043 - Frank
hpfarms@frontier.com
B•D•X
20 Wendt Livestock
14730 Middleburg-Plain City Rd., Plain City, OH 43064 (419) 566-1599
www.wendtlivestock.com
B•H•X
282 Green Ave., Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 347-8615
westcampfamilyshowpigs@ gmail.com
B•D•H•L•P•T
22 Pierce, Whitesell & O’Dell 9681 W. Markley Rd., Laura, OH 45337
(937) 546-5364 - Ron
REPierce@brigh.net
B•D•CW•Herf•S
23 Jeff Wippel & Family
(740) 869-2016
oink.berk@gmail.com
B•S•X
Lance & Mitchell 21 Westcamp
15085 London Rd., Orient, OH 43146
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Kim and Jim Bope are pictured in 2018 enjoying the Christmas holidays and promoting their Hereford show pigs.
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Admittedly, there are breeders who have raised Hereford hogs for a larger period of time but few, if any, have more pride, commitment, and dedication for future success than the herd known as Bope Herefords of Bremen, Indiana. Relatively new to the scene with their first Hereford hog purchase in 2009 as a 4-H project, the fever was instantly caught and a nationally known swine herd of Hereford hogs exists today. This herd may not have taken a common path of stockmanship known by some, but an interesting mixing of two families have positioned Jim and Kim Bope as true leaders, respected adults, mentors, and Hereford ambassadors within the industry. Growing up in northern Indiana, Jim Bope and his wife, Kim, took different paths to the formation of today’s herd, but both have strong agriculture roots. Hereford cattle were in Jim’s family background as a youth and he continues to breed some outstanding Hereford cattle today. He joined the military after high school, got married, and had two daughters, Beth and Kristin. They lived in South Alabama for 18 years, so the Hereford cattle project had to wait a few years to get back on track. Kim grew up on a small commercial hog farm and also milked cows. Kim married Kent and this couple had an extensive farming background. While BREEDERS DIGEST
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raising five children, Kim managed a 200-head commercial sow operation and husband Kent was an electrician and farmed and milked cows with his father and brother. Tyler is an electrician and farmer and is married to Jill; Ellen is a school teacher and is married to Joe; Erica is a nurse and is married to Kevan; Elaine is an operations manager and married to Jordan; and son Stuart lives in Chicago and works for Rabobank. Kim’s husband died suddenly in 2007 from a heart attack and Jim was a single parent when his daughters were just 5 and 3. Jim and Kim got married 10 years ago. Success in the livestock arena and family success stories is a testament to good parenting and I would say a strong agriculture heritage. The two united families had a couple of things they agreed on for a successful reunion: Hereford cows, making hay, and Oliver tractors. The first Hereford swine purchase was a gilt selected from Bona Vista Farms in Ohio as one of the girls’ 4-H projects. They fell in love with the breed after this gilt was shown at the county fair. Hereford hogs have lots of characteristics of the Hereford cattle that the Bopes own—they have a great temperament and a true personality. The love of 4-H, FFA, and kids are what keeps the Bopes enthused for the next generation. They love going
you can share what you love with your family and friends, whether it is showing and feeding the calves, showing pigs, gathering eggs, playing with kittens, raising pumpkins, building scarecrows, taking skidsteer rides or baking cakes, sharing time and what we live is the very best. We have great faith and love of all God’s creations. It is our job to do our best with what we have been given. We are living a blessed life.” The Bopes believe in helping others and giving back. They have what they call an egg and meat ministry. They work with several local organizations providing meat and eggs to people in need. Indiana has a grant called “Hoosiers Feeding Hungry”. It pays for the processing costs of animals being donated to this non-profit. Producers who have animals who are not good enough for the sale barn or keeper gilt pen can have great worth to those who don’t have food. Many of these groups get canned goods and dry food but not protein. This is another great passion for the Bope family. Teen Challenge
Mr. Buckley, an influential sire who put the Bopes on the map for elite Hereford genetics.
Maddox assisting Jim on “his” skid loader.
Kenzie, Collins, and Beau help Grandma Kimmie navigate the 4 wheeler.
Red Velvet, the 2018 Summer Type Conference Reserve Champion boar. The Bopes were also named premier exhibitor at the show.
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BOPE FAMILY BREMEN INDIANA and Seed To Feed are two of the Bope’s favorite Missions. There have been many success stories among the Bope Hereford swine operation the past few years. Premier sire and premier breeder awards and numerous champion and reserve boar and gilt honors, top recording and transfer awards, but meeting with fellow breeders and helping out the youth and doing anything to benefit the Hereford breed is always high on their minds. They have conducted bid board sales the last eight springs to allow youth to acquire some of Bope Hereford’s best. Selling 75-80 show prospects each spring who are 100% Hereford will document their loyalty and commitment. Jim and Kim mention Chris Lanham, Indiana, and Don Geer, Ohio, as extremely influential and helpful individuals when they were getting into the CPS network. These guys worked extremely hard getting the breed to be allowed to participate in national shows and gain more exposure for the breed in the Southwest and through Team Purebred. However, it is also leadership like Jim Bope demonstrates as he serves on the Hereford Board of Directors that has helped the breed and the hospitality the Bopes offer as they have hosted multiple national Hereford shows in their farm’s arena. The first Hereford boar purchased by the Bopes was at the 2011 Indiana State Fair. Changing Lanes, bred by Doug Loof and Mr. Buckley bred by Corey Buckley have been two of the most influential boars used by the Bope family and they have sired many champions. Mr. Buckley sired great boars such as Romeo, Purple Velvet, Playboy, and King. Attending continued on next page
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to county fairs and seeing the love the kids have for their projects and animals. Everyone used to have a grandpa and grandma who had a farm to visit, however, this has been almost lost in the agriculture world of today. The growth of the Hereford breed has literally exploded. This has been a joy to see but cautions need to be given. “There have been many people that we considered influential and whom we truly respected when we ventured into the breed,” says Kim. “People like the Schulte family, Ellis Berger, and the Linneman family did the hard work to make the breed popular today.” However, as the breed dramatically gained popularity, the breed’s heritage and history possibly have been lost. “Many breeders today either do not know or care about correct markings or breed character,” says Jim. “It often is too much about winning, money, and having no responsibility for the pig after you sell them. It boils down to being educated about your breed and doing it right. Never be sorry for doing the right thing,” says Jim. Kim says, “The best thing is when
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pig shows and actually evaluating phenotype and getting first-hand knowledge of a boar and its pedigree will accelerate progress. It’s not about a banner, picture, or semen price that impresses Jim and Kim. Jim lists Terry Shaffer from Albany, Indiana, as his biggest mentor in the Hereford breed and says he has taught him many lessons about the purebred swine industry. Terry has guided the Bopes in their Hereford enterprise a great deal. Tony Nye of Breeder’s Choice in Ohio has also been a great friend and role model to them throughout the years. With 30 Hereford cows, 20
Jim, daughter Kristin and her daughter Kenzie in the fall of 2018.
Hereford sows, and almost enough hay ground and pasture land to accommodate the herds, along with chickens and bucket calves, there is never a dull moment at the farm. Kim is in her eighth year as sow manager of a 1,200 sow, farrow-to-finish operation owned by J&T Ladig Farms. Listing hobbies of watching the seven grandchildren: Jaiden, Daylana, Kenzie, Maddox, Collins, Beau, and Tate, along with loving every aspect of agriculture, attending county fairs and tractor shows as well as touring any agriculture museum they can find, they just love helping people. They have spent many days, nights, and road trips attending athletic events, including college, of a very athletic and talented
family, makes Jim and Kim extremely proud and happy. There are many successful seedstock and show pig producers within the CPS fraternity. However, you will not find anyone who loves life as much, feels that giving is part of their DNA, and who takes a personal interest in agriculture, youth, families, their Hereford livestock, and helping others. A sincere thank you to the Bopes for sharing their story with us and it was indeed my pleasure to tell a little bit about life on the Bope Farm near Bremen, Indiana. We sincerely thank them for their contributions and wish them the very best in the years ahead. We are proud to call Jim and BD Kim one of us.
Tyler and Jill’s wedding, December 21, 2019. An impressive group on a joyous occasion.
Buckeye, two-time state fair champion boar, winning Ohio and Indiana. Pictured in left photo with Judge Terry Shaffer, Shaffer’s Goldrush, who purchased Buckeye. Tate attends his first county fair at 3 weeks of age. Maddox spending time with Jim at Hoosier Beef Congress.
Romeo, a littermate to Red Velvet, was also It’s all about Herefords on the Bope farm. influential at Bopes.
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1. Black & Gold Swine Genetics Mike & Matt McCrory Cody Brock 23739 Pike 262 Clarksville, MO 63336 (574) 754-2202 - Mike (573) 356-8461 - Matt (816) 592-0579 - Cody 2. Black Tie Berkshires Joan Cowin 2300 Poinsetta Billings, MO 65610 (417) 988-0509 3. Blessing Family Berks Rt. 2, Box 212B Memphis, MO 63555 (660) 216-6842 4. Coyote Creek Ranch 23405 Little Buffalo Rd. Stover, MO 65078 (573) 286-8827 5. Creason Genetics Ed & Erin Creason 24166 Slade Ave. Gallatin, MO 64640 (573) 823-5635 6. Fitzwater Berkshire Phillip & Rodger Fitzwater 49791 E. 136th St. Norborne, MO 64668 (660) 484-3500 (660) 707-2917
7. Gerlt Livestock Jerry, Carla, Daniel, Lucas & Bethany 16624 Hwy. C Versailles, MO 65084 (573) 378-4218 8. Jesse Heimer 555 Birch Lane Taylor, MO 63471 (217) 257-0138 9. Eugene Hinnah & Family Rt. 1, Box 99A-1 Gilliam, MO 65330 (660) 631-5454 (660) 784-2454 10. Howard Berkshire Tommy & Greg Howard 301 S Dude St. Hamilton, MO 64644 (816) 284-2792 11. LNK Genetics Ted Neuner 837 Co. Rd. 624 Linn, MO 65051 (573) 897-4591 12. Lone Tree Berkshires Daniel, Denise, Dalten & EeLeigh Pride 13278 W St. Hwy. 174 Billings, MO 65610 (417) 207-1267
Let us show you our quality Berkshires in the Show-Me state! Contact a Missouri Berkshire breeder today!
13. Montgomery Livestock Luke & Bill Montgomery 10734 Hwy. YY Sumner, MO 64681 (660) 375-1949 - Luke (660) 412-4139 - Bill 14. Naros Show Pigs Doug & Hunter Naros 31676 Forest Rd. California, MO 65018 (573) 821-3787 - Doug (573) 301-1572 - Hunter 15. Oram Berkshires Ross & Ed Oram 369968 E Hwy. 146 Gilman City, MO 64642 (660) 373-0096 - Ross (660) 425-0784 - Ed 16. RKJ Booth Farms Randall & Josh Booth 16101 Cable Place Cainsville, MO 64632 (660) 893-5535 - home (660) 373-0025 - cell 17. Harlan Reid 106 Walnut Ter. Sweet Springs, MO 65351 (660) 335-4855 18. Routh Berkshires 8946-1 NE Railroad Pond Rd. Hamilton, MO 64644 (816) 583-4302
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19. D&B Berkshire Dan & Bob Street P.O. Box 36 Whiteside, MO 63387 (573) 485-7311 (573) 485-6212 20. Brian Strickland Strickland Pork Farms 245 Ceder Creek Lane Jackson, MO 63755 (573) 979-5433 21. Summerset Farms Andy Anderson P.O. Box 149 Corder, MO 64021 (816) 519-8453 22. Gene Waters 26730 New Lawrence Dr. Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 250-0660 - home (913) 683-3318 - cell 23. Rusty Williams 70378 Hwy. 50 Tipton, MO 65081 (660) 433-2137
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L&M Farms Lisa Hare 25932 US Hwy. 411 Ashville, AL 35953 (205) 601-5156
College of the Sequoias Russell McKeith 4999 E Bardsley Ave Tulare, CA 93274 (217) 649-7780
ARIZONA
CSU-Fresno Swine Unit (CSUF) Dr. Scott Williamson 2415 E. San Ramon Ave. M - S#75 Fresno, CA 93740 (559) 278-5398 - day (559) 906-7761 - night
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ARKANSAS A & L Genetics 17925 Cathcart Rd Benton, AR 72019 (501) 326-8550
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Flying T-Hereford Susan & Seth Toerpe 331 E Hettenshaw Rd. Zenia, CA 95595 (707) 574-6072
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Aubrey Genetics Jeremy Lawrence Aaron Aubrey 261 Polk 274 Cove, AR 71937 (479) 243-397
Generation X Farms (GXF) 17359 Bell Dr. Livington, CA 95334 (209) 617-7987
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HD Show Pigs (HDSP) Jeremny& Morgan Hunt Greg & Alta Davis 13711 Jack McClure, Rd. Farmington, AR 72730 (479) 236-7153 - day
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JV Ranch ( JVR) David or Tara Chaddwick 7647 Wise Rd. Auburn, CA 95603 (916) 799-7652 s
Honeycutt, Jannette P.O. Box 646 Paris, AR 72855 (918) 652-5823
One Boy Showpigs Garrett Schasteen 1025 Mountain Springs Rd. Paso Rables, CA 95470 (805) 975-5921
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Johnson, Daniel & Andra ( JHHH) 6364 N State Hwy. 23 Booneville, AR 72927 (479) 675-6650 - day
Pierce, Susan P.O. Box 740 Redwood Valley, CA 93675 (707) 357-0252
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Masters, Jerry (RJM) 625 Buck Mountain Rd. Dover, AR 72837 (479) 331-4062 - night (479) 970-0031 - cell
Rocha, Laurie 38020 Sumac Lane Squaw Valley, CA 93675 (559) 338-1169
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Slinas River Genetics (SRG)Christian Slater 4340 Ramada Dr Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 550-7431 s
Tomas, Amanda 2117 Perry St. Sutter, CA 95982 (530) 218-1968
W-D Swine Farm (WDSF) Ryan and Stacey Watje 221 W Simmons Rd. Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 604-2082 c
Zeni, Jane 30995 Fishrock Rd. Yorkville, CA 95494 (707) 895-2309 s
COLORADO Crane, Steve 13816 CR AA Pritchett, CO 81064 (719) 353-1535 s
Dever, Ben & Melissa 832 Hamilton St. Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 324-5122 s
Diamond Livestock (DLC) Rodney, Tammy, Amber, Austin, and Abigail 22577 WCR 55 Kersey, CO 80644 (970) 324-3369 - day (970) 324-3369 - night c
Friedman, Judith E. (WFHH) 965 W 154th Ave. Broomfield, CO 80023 (303) 931-8379 h
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FLORIDA Palm, Christopher 4685 Hardy Adams Rd. Holt, FL 32564 (856) 974-1734 h
GEORGIA Mullins, Sherry 2091 Crumps Bridge Rd. Martin, GA 30557 (706) 491-6557 h
Possible Dream Farms Kimberly Pohle 344 Durham Rd. Milner, GA 61065 (678) 588-9101 h
Triple Tree Farm John Miles 707 Ed Reed Rd. Lula, GA 30554 (678) 409-0910 h
IDAHO Bond, Laci & Matthew 31425 US Hwy. 30 Montpelier, ID 83254 (208) 252-2999 h
Mease, Jesse & Laci ( JALM) 1279 Henry’s Ln. Lama, CO 81524 (970) 640-1820 s
Murr, Rick 197 Blue Gravel Lane Craig, CO 81625 (970) 618-2723 - day (970) 824-1768 - night s
Pallotto, Case 26500 CR 13 Johnstown, CO 80534 (970) 744-0816 c
Wild, Jim & Brenda (WILD) 13676 Co. Rd. 3 Longmont, CO 80504 (303) 709-5930
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Nef, Dan & Amy 179 S 4000 W Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 604-3063 h
ILLINOIS A&D Livestock (ADZ2) 11602 W Legion Hall Rd. Princeville, IL 61559 (309) 385-2553 p
A&W Genetics (ANWG) Ande DeSollar & Ty Olson 1117 Lafayette St. Beardstown, IL 62618 (309) 781-0823 tyolson8364@gmail.com s
Ackerman, Larry (DAHF) 8650 Spring Creek Rd. Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 877-6465 h
ASI Showpigs 18043 E 2125th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924 (217) 822-3281 - Mike (217) 251-3281 - Diana p
Allen, Orin (ORIN) 735 CR 2800 E Homer, IL 61849 (217) 202-9273 p
Ammann, David, Daniel & Devin 735 CR 2800 E Homer, IL 61849 (217) 202-9273 p
Anderson, William (WILA) 1404 Old Trenton Rd. Highland, IL 62249 (618) 520-5165
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Arnett Bros. (ABC65) 659 N Hillview-Eldred Hillview, IL 62050 (217) 248-3105 c
Babbs, Roger (ICF) 15255 E Co. Rd. 300 N Charleston, IL 61920 (217) 345-9363 h
Barnett Farms (BFPC) 1506 State Rt. 100 Bluffs, IL 62621 (217) 248-1006 p
Bauer, Dustin (DPB) 1885 S Hadden Rd. Mazon, IL 60444 (217) 778-4487 c
Beaver Family Farm (SL’s) 9 Sycamore Ln. Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 732-1729 c
Behrends Farms 298 E 3000 N Rd. Clifton, IL 60927 (217) 304-1510 h
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Bennett, Bryan & Scott (SBP) 13507 N. Rupp Rd. Martinsville, IL 62442 (317) 382-4772 p
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Boicken & Family (ALF) Todd Boicken 9207 E 4000 N Rd. Momence, IL 60954 (815) 592-8291 c
Bolen, Brent (BOLN) 19225 N 2050th St. Chrisman, IL 61924 (217) 269-2315 p
Brockman Farms (1BRO) 4825 S. Gonnam Rd. Verona, IL 60479 (815) 252-4665 c
Brinkmeier Farms (CB) Chet Brinkmeier 11100 W Loran Rd. Pearl City, IL 61062 (815) 541-3546 h
Brown, Mike & Ron (MMB) 15716 W. Kent School Rd. Kent, IL 61044 (815) 541-1275 - day (815) 443-2459 - night s
Center Prairie Genetics (TJO) 16250 U.S. Hwy. 6 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 303-4625 (815) 866-4625 info@centerprairiegenetics.com www.centerprairiegenetics.com p
Chalus & Family (CHAL) Bob Chalus 2096 E 4th Rd. Tonica, IL 61370 (309) 310-0084 h
Corss B Hogs Thomas Bush 10691 State Hwy. 148 Benton, IL 62812 (618) 663-1097 h
Crump Farms (RCFS) 10396 E 2100 N Rd. Carlock, IL 61725 (309) 825-6743 s
CJR Pork Farm (CJR) 10620 Friends Creek Rd. Farmer City, IL 61842 (309) 838-9840 c
Dorjahn & Family, Lyle (RLD) 1525 N Co. Rd. 250 E Atwood, IL 61913 (217) 725-3565 p
Down, Brian 3848 N 1600 E Rd. Cabery, IL 60919 (217) 823-3943 s
Krueger Showpigs 13 N 325 Engel Rd. Sycamore, IL 60178 (847) 878-5496 s
Kunzeman, Micah & Family 223435 Fairgrounds St. Perersburg, IL 62675 (217) 733-7040 s
Edwards Family (LE2) Luke Edwards P.O. Box 168 Oakland, IL 61948 (217) 218-1169
Leigh Farms Jason Leigh 827 E. Maple Hoopeston, IL 60942 (765) 761-8268
Ellingson, R. J. (RJE) 15525 Rt. 76 Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 765-3025
Lessen Family 259000 Armington Rd. Delavan, IL 61734 (309) 264-0592
Flach Farms (RFL) 7861 Angle Crossing Rd. Oakley, IL 62501-7105 (217) 972-8407 - Roy cell
Linneman Don & Chris (DCL) 22684 Airport Rd. Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 739-6031
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Hidden Haven Farm (HHF) Murl Johnson 1097 Co. Hwy. 6 Stronghurst, IL 61480 (319) 759-7482 h
Howell, Dick & Zack (DZH) 8775 Little Galilee Rd. Maroa, IL 61756 (217) 935-8108 s
Hughes Show Pigs (DGLS) Douglas Hughes 1061 Co. Rd. 1800 Urbana, IL 61802 (217) 840-4045 c
Ideus, Maurice D. (MDI) 2370 N 2150th Ave. Camp Point, IL 62320 (217) 430-7029 - cell c
Jeffers, Dennis (HF) 22644 Poplar Grove Rd. Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 494-0242 s
JB Farms ( JBBF) Jim & Barb Blankenbeker 17487 E 550th Rd. West Union, IL 62477 (618) 562-8138 h
Knerrer, Billy 891 Shoal Creek Rd. Greenville, IL 62246 618-699-2311 h
Kolb, Kurtis 2126 Co Rd 1900 E Washburn, IL 61570 (309) 846-4821
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Lovgren Spots (DLM1) 30531 2000 N Ave. Lamoille, IL 61330 (815) 638-2785 s
Richey & Rincker Genetics (RRG) 421 CR 1300 E Windsor, IL 61957 (217) 246-6501
Miller, Matt & Tammy (MTMM) 30817 E. 2700 N. Road Cabery, IL 60919 (815) 674-3267 - day
Robb, John ( JC) 1806 Highwood Ave. Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 261-1379
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Miller Farms (REM) Bob & Kirk Miller 1285 E. 800 N. Rd. Melvin, IL 60952 (217) 249-2419 - Bob (217) 388-2419 - Bob night (217) 781-2419 - Kirk c
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Marten Genetics ( JKMG) Josh & Kevin Marten 20325 N. 1150th St. Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 821-6137 (217) 868-5396 - night p
Mason, Kyle (MDK) 3525 N Rt. 71 Marseilles, IL 61341 (815) 712-3443 c
Mckeon Farms 26584 E 1300 North Rd. Ellsworth, IL 61737 (309) 724-8356 s
Mende, Wilma Hall (HFP) Hyland Farms 913 N. 45th Rd. Earlville, IL 60518 (815) 246-9389 p
Meuer, Levi (CUWF) 1591 Meridian Rd. Ashton, IL 61006 (815) 718-2037 s
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Norman Bros. & Sons (NBS) 7234 E 2700th Rd. Sidell, IL 61876 (217) 887-2506 s
Norman, Grant (GN) 7234 E 2700th St. Sidell, IL 61876 (217) 887-2506 c
Ogle, Brandon (OGL) 13404 N 20th Ave. Nikomis, IL 62075 (217) 202-5381 c
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Orris, Trenton 847 Huber St. Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 370-7224 s
Parkers Farm ( JSP) 409 N Clinton St. New Athens, IL 62264 (618) 541-0629 c
Peters, Jeff & Brendan (BBPF) 113 Summitt St. Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815 742-2710 s
RBC Chesters (RBC) Dave Conrady 1101 950th St. Elkhart, IL 62634 (217) 737-8427 - day (217) 254-2666 - Thomas c
Range Farms (BJR) 6862 Fountain Oak Lane Waterloo, IL 62298 (618) 973-1070 c
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Monier-Peterson Showpigs 25576 1600 East St. Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 303-9357
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Miller, Matt 2776 CR 1300 N Rd. El Paso, IL 61738 (309) 433-3749 (309) 527-2039
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Schafer, April (ATDS) 18856 2050 N Ave. Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 303-8905 h
Schluter, Brandon 596 Co. Rd. 3200 N Fischer, IL 61843 (217) 841-2968 p
Schnitz, Casey Lee (KCS) 2016 N 46th Rd. Leland, IL 60531 (815) 252-9224 c
Schultz, Andrea 219 Root Rd. Harvard, IL 60033 (224) 325-7823 s
Seidentop, David (SIED) 2695 E Grinter Rd. Gardner, IL 60424 (815) 343-4467 p
Shott Family Livestock (SFL) 4683 State Line Rd. Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 703-0067 p
Shynk, Chris 15602 Wyanet-Walnut Rd. Wyanet, IL 61379 (815) 303-4625 p
Siedentop, David (SIED) 2695 E Grinter Rd. Gardner, IL 60424 (815) 343-4467 p
Smith, Andy (AJ’S) 11602 W Legion Hall Rd. Princeville, IL 61559 (309) 678-8336 - Andy (309) 385-2553 - Home p
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Stayton Brothers (3DS) 112 Lakeview Dr. Carlinville, IL 62626 (217) 556-6240 p
Steffens, Darrell (DSSF) 1910 1550th Ave. Lincoln, IL 62626 (217) 871-2049 s
Trogdon, Jared 8192 N 2000th St. Paris, IL 61944 (217) 251-5668 c
Twin Maple Farm (TMFS) 514 Midland Rd. Galva, IL 61434 (309) 932-2268 - Farm (309) 883-4315 - Lee (309) 883-1000 - Chris p
Twin Oaks Farm (TOF) 1548E 2200 N Rd. Ashkum, IL 60911 (815) 383-8941 - cell (815) 432-2549 - day c
Ummel Farms (UMM) 30415 E 1800 N Rd. Cooksville, IL 61730 (309) 725-3562 (309) 275-4080 - cell c
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Voigts, Alan (ALV) 13046 E 1875 N Rd. Pontiac, IL 61764 (815) 848-9848 - cell c
Voorhees, Drew & Martin (DMV) 1123 E. Cruger Rd. Washington, IL 61571 (309) 224-8953 - day (309) 224-8925 - Drew c
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Weinberg, Kane & Emily (KEMW) 15910 Sportsmen Rd. Trenton, IL 62293 (312) 560-5943 p
Widick, Jarrod ( JWSF) 1661 Co. Rd. 2200 E St. Joseph, IL 61873 (217) 469-2047 p
Yates, Kevin J. (YFSC) 13540 County Line Rd. Garden Prairie, IL 61038 (815) 378-9580 p
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INDIANA Anderson Twigg Showpigs (ATS) 1088 E 900 S Ridgeville, IN 47380 (260) 729-1819 h
Arnholt & Family, Nathan (NRA) 11678 E St. Rd. 46 Columbus, IN 47203 (812) 371-2689 c
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Beaman & Family, Brian (BBEA) 8230 N Co. Rd. 1000 E Twelve Mile, IN 46988 (574) 206-3400 h
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Beck Family Show Pigs (DBB) 1180 N 700 W Rochester, IN 46975 (574) 201-8382 s
Bearhope & Family, Channing & Carson 2150 S 700 E Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 462-5880
Bowling, Ralph (BOW) 1516 E 450 N Greencastle, IN 46135 (765) 720-5078 - cell
Crane, Ashley 1630 S Co. Rd. 300 E Paoli, IN 47454 (812) 653-3127
Eggert & Family 4829 Division Rd La Porte, IN 46350 (216) 716-0840
Brattain & Family, Kent (KTB) 263 S. CR 900 W. Greencastle, IN 46135 (765) 720-3305 - cell
Crestview Farms (CF) Dennis & Leslie Darr 10142 N Syr-Web Rd. Syracuse, IN 46567 (574) 457-6054
Emenhiser, Nicole & Dane (DNE) 21915 Ward Rd. Woodburn, IN 46797 (812) 371-6649
Brunes, Cody & Kent 3990 N CR 300 E. Danville, IN 46122 (317) 892-3603
Crumbacher, Wendell & Dale (CDY) 1507 Hwy. 68 New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 568-1920
Etsinger, Ben (BMSP) 12684 N 250 E Milford, IN 46542 (574) 309-1586
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Crumbacher & Wehmer 1507 Hwy. 68 New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 568-1920
BS Show Pigs Barry Scales 6376 S. State Rd. 25 Rochester, IN 46975 (574) 292-6910
Culp, Benjamin C 3498 W 700 S Ridgevillee, IN 47380 (260) 615-5118
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Farrer, Drew, Stacy & Chase (DWF1) 6190 W 500 N Royal Center, IN 46978 (574) 702-1310 s
Farrer Stock Farms (FSF) 6891 W. 325 N. Royal Center, IN 46978 (574) 727-0680 - Tom (574) 727-5610 - Taylor s
Buckland, Matt (MTBK) 2303 E 100 S Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 519-1747
Cummings & Family, James 6113 W CR 350 S Coatesville, IN 46121 (317) 539-4967 p
Friddle, Karl ( JKF) 8532 W 1100 N Carthage, IN 46115 (317) 509-0038
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Bill Morgan Family (BMF4) 1514 W SR 18 Brookston, IN 47923 (765) 543-2789
Bush, Lauren 627 S 350 E Flora, IN 46929 (765) 564-1582
D & H Show Stock , Robert Daily & Andy Howe (DHE) 4516 W 950 S Star City, IN 46985 (574) 581-1106
Funk Family Farm (FFF) Wayne Funk 6493 CR 17 Garrett, IN 46738 (260) 403-7217
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Bills Family 3470 E Mowrey Rd. Columbia City, IN 46725 (260) 503-5035 s
BK Showpigs 9120 W 400 N Earl Park, IN 47942 (219) 208-0203 s
Boganwright Showpigs LLC 10258 W 800 S Claypool, IN 46510 (574) 527-6211 c
Boling & Family, Lee 975 W 1550 N Covington, IN 47932 (765) 366-0867 s
Bope, Jim & Kim (BOPE) 16650 Riley Rd. Bremen, IN 46506 (574) 286-8651 h
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Christopher & Family (LLCF) Luke & Lacy 5286 S 450 E Monticello, IN 47960 (574) 870-7061 h
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Clup, Benjamin (CCS) 3498 W 700 S Ridgeville, IN 47380 (260) 615-5118 p
Corya, Jessica ( JCOR) 725 E Co. Rd. 700 S Commiskey, IN 47227 (812) 525-4412 s
Crampton, Susan 29059 Flippens Rd. Atlanta, IN 46031 (317) 443-9874 p
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Deck, Jay (5DF) 2800 W Williams Rd. Bloomington, IN 47404 (812) 360-8312 - Lori (812) 876-1286 - night
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Garrett Morris & Sarah Jones 6395 E 350 N Camden, IN 46917 (765) 480-7939 c
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Gary Perkins Family (GLPS) 9078 W Division Rd. Fowler, IN 47944 (765) 884-1137
Decker, Chad Decker Showpigs 3050 W 950 S Columbus, IN 47201 (812) 592-0118
Gibbs, Skyler 7471 W Baltimore Hill Rd. Covington, IN 47932 (765) 299-7587
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Ebert & Family, Leon (LEF) 11394 N. 550 W Frankton, IN 46044 (765) 552-9795 (765) 623-4201 - cell s
Ed Stuckwisch Family (FS) 1823 N 180 E Brownstown, IN 47220 (812) 525-8761 s
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Gilstrap, Seth 5016 E 100 S Crawfordsville, IN 47933 (765) 230-6040 p
Glingle Family, Rudy (RGFS) 26700 CR 54 Nappanee, IN 46550 (574) 535-3621 - cell (574) 773-5960 - home c
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Goetz Family Farms 202 Riggs Rd. Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 405-1879 s
Green Valley Genetics 400 Magnolia Dr. Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 267-2076 s
Grimm Family Farm (GFF) Kerry Grimm 7261 N 100 W Wawaka, IN 46794 (260) 894-1239 - Ben (260) 349-8001 - cell s
Grinstead Show Team (GST) 3869 E 650 N Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 490-4727 s
Guffey & Family Showpigs, Joshua 9323 W 900 S Losantville, IN 47354 (765) 546-1463 s
H4 Farms (H4F) Brandon Haselby 3094 N 750 E Monticello, IN 47960 (574) 225-0163 s
Haffner & Family, Ronald (RHAFF) 9616 S 550 Ladoga, IN 47954 (765) 942-2712 h
Hedrick, Rick (RICK) 15111 County Line Rd. Rushville, IN 46173 (765) 561-9421 c
Hendricks, Adam (AH) 5360 W 300 N Anderson, IN 46011 (765) 610-1485 h
Heshelma, Garrett M. 7248 E 1000 N Oden, IN 47562 (812) 781-0871 s
Huseman Swine Farm (HMF) 5558 W. State Rd. 18 Brookston, IN 47923 (765) 427-6786 - cell c
Irwin Spot Farm (ISF) 12400 N 600 W Gaston, IN 47342 (765) 358-3832 s
JAM Genetics Jason Misiniec & Family 7421 N St. Rd. 159 Bicknell, IN 47512 (812) 881-90021 c
J & W Showpigs ( JWDA) Dave, Amanda, Alyvia Whitworth 8621 W 300 S Tipton, IN 46072 (765) 437-5351 h
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Jasinski & Family, Mark (MSKL) 29069 Inwood Rd. North Liberty, IN 46554 (574) 251-1449 s
Johnson Coy Genetics ( JNCY) 575 W co. Rd. 500 N Greensburg, IN 47240 (260) 609-6318 s
Jordan , Steve (LSJ) 5197 S 320 E Rensselaer IN 47978 (219) 866-8949 (219) 689-5808 (cell) c
Kercheval & Family, Kyle (KKK) 8998 N 900 E Sheridan, IN 46069 (317) 443-6088 p
Kilmer Swine Farm (DPKC) 1622 N. 900 E. Monticello, IN 47960 (219) 863-1625 c
Kimmel Showpig ( JAK1) 3250 E Baseline Rd. Albion, IN 46701 (260) 414-6497 s
L&C Polands (L&C) Mike Lambert & Jena Crone 3882 W. Hinshaw Rd. Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 418-3238 p
Lahr’s Purebreds 662 E 200 S Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 530-6062 s
Lancaster, Andrew Jon 2126 S 800 W Dunkirk, IN 473367 (765) 209-1468 s
Lane, Mike & John 661 E St. Rd. 8 Kouts, IN 46347 (219) 405-2288
Malcolm Farms (ZSM) 3533 West Shoaff Rd Huntertown, IN 46788 (560) 750-9704
Lanham, Chris & Latoya (LNHM) 4620 E 350 N Franklin, IN 46131 (317) 507-5068
Malcolm, Sam 0752 Co. Rd. 70 Garrett, IN 46738 (260) 410-2305
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Leininger & Family, Jason 925 Independence St. Windfall, IN 46076 (765) 438-9291
Marchino & Family, Patrick (CPM) 548 W CR 575 N Shelburn , IN 47879 (812) 243-2074
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Lewis & Family, Aaron T. (ARTL) 4931 Woodview Dr. Clayton, IN 46118 (317) 710-7678
McNeill , Tim & Austin (TMF) 95 E 1050 S Kouts, IN 46347 (219) 766-3214
Liberty Lane Livestock 8768 S Co. Rd. 350 W Stilesville, IN 46180 (317) 358-5133
Merley Farms (BMS) Bill Merley 8821 E. Division Rd. Akron, IN 46910 (260) 410-1847
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Linton & Family, Ashley 3804 E CR 800 N Brazil, IN 47834 (765) 655-3424 c
Linville Family (DBL) 3811 E 650 N Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 509-4823 s
Lovett, Alan, Rachel & Elizabeth 12220 E CR 50 S Parker City, IN 47368 (765) 468-3868 c
Lowdermilk Show Pigs (LOWD) 1346 S. Co. Rd. 200 E. Center Point, IN 47840 (812) 201-0268 s
Loy Stock Farm (LOY) Jason Loy 1972 W 800 S Portland, IN 47371 (260) 729-2111 p
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Lukens Farms (LUK) 8415 E 300 N. Rochester, IN 46975 (574) 353-7265 s
Lukens, Gus 7122 Ft. Wayne Rd. Akron, IN 46910 (574) 653-1246
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Michael Showpigs (MIC) Troy Showpigs 8668 N 800 E N. Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 388-5277 c
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Moore & Noel Farms 4557 W St. Rd. 246 Farmersburg, IN 47850 (812) 241-0955 h
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Morehouse, Matthew & Scott (MSM) 70333 CR 25 New Paris, IN 46553 (574) 202-3280 - Matt s
Morgan & Family, Bill (BMF4) 1514 W SR 18 Brookston, IN 47923 (765) 563-6726 p
Morris, Garrett & Sarah Jones 3468 E 700 N Frankfort, IN 46041 (765) 480-7939 s
Murphy Farms (MFKM) Kendall Murphy & Family 6557 Co. Rd. 56 St. Joe, IN 46785 (419) 572-9582 s
Myers, Alan & Mark (AMM) 29055 Flippins Rd. Atlanta, IN 46031 (317) 758-9553 c
Mullins, David & Nathan Peters (NNP) 4141 W Highway 36 Danville, IN 46122 (317) 503-2798 s
Neier, Caleb (CNEI) 2443 S CR 800 W Coatesville, IN 46121 (317) 445-1069 h
Parish & Family, Steve (SPPF) 4353 N 600 E Monticello, IN 47960 (574) 278-7852 s
Parker Show Pigs (PARK) Darrin Parker 1910 S 300 Albion, IN 46701 (260) 636-2943 c
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Patrick Brothers Showpigs (CTBP) Chase, Tanner & Brice 13589 N 500 E North Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 578-3331 s
Perry Swine Genetics 7468 E 175 N Monticello, IN 47960 (574) 870-0965 s
Peters, Nathan & Dave Mullins (NNP) 2495 S CR 400 W Danville, IN 46122 (317) 503-2798 s
Pettigrew, Jacob (BAJP) 3246 E Old Trail Road Columbia City, IN 47625 (260) 610-4719 c
Plain Vu Genetics (PLVU) Greg & Jake Rupert 10720 S 400 E 92 Roanoke, IN 46783 (260) 610-2833 p
Platt, Travis & Adrienne 10443 North Meridian Rd. Roanoke, IN 46783 (260) 410-1000 s
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Pruet Livestock 3105 State Rd. 236 Danville, IN 46122 (317) 997-1097 c
RnC Showpigs (RNC) 3576 N SR 9 Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 498-7154 (317) 498-4540 c
Rain Crow Farm (RCF) 3798 S 1100 W Kempton, IN 46049 (795) 947-0020 h
Randy & April Stearns & Family Drake & Shelby Babcock 7060 W 400 N Wolcott, IN 47995 (219) 208-0291 s
Reichart, Cody (RG) 4992 W 1050 N New Richmond, IN 47967 (765) 543-8507 c
Reiff, Jarred & Family 1839 N State Rd. 13 Pierceton, IN 46562 (574) 551-6562 c
Rhoads & Family, Keith (KLRF) 6737 South 950 East New Ross, IN 47968 (765) 376-0070 p
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Riggs & Thurston Showpigs 5197 N 100 W Anderson, IN46011 (815) 762-7246 h
Rinker & Family, John (RFYF) 10428 N. 400 E. Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 620-5974 - cell c
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Robinson, Tomas & Erin (TER) 3301 W 1200 S Romney, IN 47981 (765) 585-1392 h
Rodeffer & Family, Don (DRF) 4909 S Co. Rd. 800 E Selma, IN 47383 (765) 467-7453 c
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Rosenbaum, Jonathan 11202 West 1500 South Wanatah, IN 46390 (219) 508-0361
Smith, Cheyenne 3575 East Park Ave. N. Terre Haute, IN 47805 (812) 243-8936
Turner Bros. (TBDH) 10735 E 400 N Van Buren, IN 46991 (765) 661-2289
Rudy Glingle Family (RGFS) 26700 County Rd. 54 Nappanee, IN 46550 (574) 773-5960 Home (574) 535-3621 - Cell
Smith, Ned & Marcia (ABCS) 8762 E Co. Rd. 300 N Michigantown, IN 46057 (765) 249-2327
Twin Cedars Farm (TCF) 8418 S Co. Rd. 300 W Clayton, IN 46118 (317) 614-5284
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Schafer, Elton 17601 Shively Rd. Bremen, IN 46505 (574) 292-2143
Smith & Family, Thomas (TWS) 7471 W Baltimore Hill Rd. Covington, IN 47932 (765) 585-1393
Schambers, Dusty 10401 US Hwy 40 W Milton, IN 47357 (765) 541-0089
Smith Show Pigs 6233 West 50 South Lebanon, IN 46052 (765) 894-0248
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Secrist, Kevan (KS26) 1050 N 600 W Rochester, IN 46975 (574) 835-3807 p
Shady Grove Farms (SGFJ) 7580 East 150 North Churubusco, IN 46723 (560) 610-2833 s
Shaffer Goldrush (SSG) 12417 W 875 N Albany, IN 47320 (765) 789-8349 765-730-1031 c
Shidler & Family, Greg & Cam (SHID) 3175 S Co Rd 700 W Terre Haute, IN 47802 (812) 240-7231 s
Smith, Andy (AJS) 11602 W Legion Hall Rd. Princeville, IN 61559 (309) 385-2553 s
Smith, Brandon (BLS) 2035 E St. Rd. 28 Attica, IN 47918 (765) 476-1956 p
Smith, Cody & Rex (CS) 5817 S State Rd. 9 Fountaintown, IN 46130 (317) 557-0930 s
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Stearns & Family, Randy & April 7060 W 400 N Wolcott, IN 47995 (219) 208-0291 s
Stephenson & Family, Aaron (ANSY) 6240 E Co. Rd. 300 N Fillmore, IN 46128 (765) 720-1999 s
Stookey Showpigs (STKY) 5203 N Sawgrass Lane Leesburg, IN 46538 (574) 529-3665 s
Stuckwisch Family, Ed (FS) 1823 N 180 E Brownstown, IN 47220 (812) 525-8761 p
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Taulman, Duane (DTF) 6436 W 1600 S Remington, IN 47977 (765) 412-2318 c
The Clark Families (CFY) 10997 SE 6th Ave. Runnells, IN 50237 (515) 979-0047 s
Turmoehler Show Pigs 858 E 500 S Brownstown, IN 47220 (812) 569-2257 s
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Weaver & Family, Jeff ( JEFF) 6234 N CR Rd. 800 W Royal Center, IN 46978 (574) 727-5617 (574) 643-5775 s
Wehmer & Family, Robert 4925 Hwy. 165 Poseyville, IN 47633 (812) 459-6869 c
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Windy Haven Hereford (WHH) Josh Sharp 5815 S Co. Rd. 400 W Commiskey, IN 47227 (812) 873-9465 h
Zell Spot Farm (ZSF) 6177 W. Base Rd. Winchester, IN 47394 (765) 744-7840 - day s
Zeller & Family, Andy (AZEL) 16710 Cyntheanne Rd. Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 491-5047 p
IOWA Albertson, Neil (AC) 3247 335th St. Fremont, IA 52561 (641) 777-5552
Bangert Show Stock Zach & Nick Bangert 7531 W Kimberly Rd. Davenport, IA 52806 (563) 260-2551 s
Behnkendorf Bros. (AC1) 1608 E Lucas Algona, IA 50511 (515) 295-5901 p
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Big River Polands Bruce Griebel 1881 Cairns Rd. Ely, IA 52227 (319) 550-1234 p
Bombei & Sons Showpigs (LIBB) Luke & Jacob 18824 Zephyr Ave. Delta, IA 52550 (641) 660-5741 c
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Collins, Gerald & J.R. Reid (R&C) 2408 Pine Ct. Van Meter, IA 50261 (303) 349-2151 - cell (660) 460-0208 - J.R. cell p
Dee Family (TD) 9715 W 92nd St. N Baxter, IA 50028 (641) 227-3568 p
Eggers & Sampson Showpigs 1663 235th St. State Center, IA 50247 (515) 231-1720 c
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Albertson Brothers (TAC) Travis & Casey Albertson 3247 335th St. Fremont, IA 52561 (641) 777-5552 (641) 933-4297 - night
Fee Farms (FEE) Rodney Fee 22825 Hwy. 92 Ackworth, IA 50001 (515) 210-8573
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Four T Farms (TET) Tom Thomoson 43780 90th Ave. Thompson, IA 50478 (515) 538-0163
Marek, Macy, Makenzi, Leah (LMML) 2659 170th St. Riverside, IA 52327 (319) 330-5171
Schminke’s Genetics (SC) 6641 24th Ave. Van Horne, IA 52346 (217) 257-3513 - day (319) 223-5352 - night
Worden, Luke 1541 Hwy. 69 Belmond, IA 50421 (641) 444-3672
Hall, Bradly (BLH) 16435 175th St. Alden, IA 50006 (515) 571-8113
McDonald, Cory (MCDO) 28731 380th St. Avoca, IA 51521 (712) 355-1337
Sieren Swine Farm (SSF) Jayme Sieren 1235 210 St. Keota, IA 52248 (641) 636-2153
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Mercer, Anthony (RMF) 1537 240th Ave. Mounty Ayr, IA 50854 (641) 344-7584
Thompson, Maynard 1893 Hwy. E69 Tama, IA 52339 (641) 990-5308
Murphy, Doug & Mariah 57253 740th St. Anita, IA 50020 (712) 249-4361
Toenjes, Ryan (TOEN) P.O. Box 116 Center Junction, IA 52212 (319) 480-0395
Niehaus & Feldman Genetics (NFG) 23865 160th St. Greene, IA 50636 (319) 231-2438 - day (319) 267-2809 - night
Triggs Show Pigs (TSP) 1823 220th Ave. Mount Ayr, IA 50854 (641) 344-3653 - day (641) 344-4827 - night
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Hanson, Jeffery M. 29781-200th Dallas Center, IA 50063 (515) 480-6364 s
Hemm, Steve 607 Park Box 55 Sheffield, IA 50475 (641) 892-4690 c
Hilltop Farm (HTF) Rick & Tyler Swenson 1200 480th Ave. Montezuma, IA 50171 (641) 990-6236 s
Hook, Andy 3065 180th St. Manson , IA 50563 (515) 571-3629 s
Hurd & Family, Mark W. (MWH) 5165 H Ave. Cleghorn, IA 51014 (712) 229-1002 p
Kaufman, Bruce 3190 295th St. Crawfordsville, IA 52621 (319) 461-0569 s
Kaufman Farms (NJKN) Terry & Nathan 7173 Co. Rd. X-40 Anamosa, IA 52205 (319) 821-3244 - Terry (319) 821-3246 - Nathan c
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Leland Lane (LRL) 3582 371st Ave. Preston, IA 52069 (563) 689-6873 p
Loof, Douglas (LOOF) 3885 Young Ave. Radcliffe, IA 50230 (507) 589-0199 c
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Olson Family Chesters 16681 Highway 22 Keswick, IA 50136 (319) 461-4485 c
Olson Spot Farm (OSF) 7218 27th Ave. Newhall, IA 52315 (319) 640-7276 - day (319) 223-5329 - night s
Orr, Kennie & Katie 18449 Acron Rd. Elgin, IA 52141 (563) 880-5256 s
Pink Genetic (PGS) Mike Goehring & Brian Caves 15722 Hwy. 16 Douds, IA 52551 (641) 919-4890 s
Roguet, Brett (ROQU) 11496 310th St. Fremont, IA 52561 (641) 653-4465 s
Schmidt, Randy & Becky (RS) 2471 V Ave. Williamsburg, IA 52361 (319) 668-2546 c
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Vegas Show Pigs (KPSC) Kelly Sheets 73165 170th St. Zearing, IA 50278 (515) 290-0917 p
Walker Spots (KW) 1402 230 St. Algona, IA 50511 (515) 341-0172 s
Warren, Seth & Derek (SDDJ) 62755 Levi Rd. Glenwood, IA 51534 (712) 527-3435 c
Weisinger, Nathan 1654 320th St. Fort Madison, IA 52627 (319) 470-1071 s
Whitman & Family, Michael W. (MIWI) 2330 190th Ave. Calamus, IA 52729 (563) 579-1141 c
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Wolf Farms (WFS) Norman Wolf 1092 Turnberry Ave. LeMars, IA 51031 (712) 348-3225 s
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Cloud County Community College 2221 Campus Dr Concordia, KS 66901 (573) 291-2267 c
Cranor, Steven (SCP) 1899 5000 Rd. Chetopa, KS 67336 (620) 423-1066 s
Gleason Livestock 12410 Blazing Star Rd. Maple Hill, KS 66507 (785) 640-9390 s
Gross, Connie (CGX) 15 South Holcomb Lane Holcomb, KS 67851 (620) 271-1253 (620) 277-2440 s
Hellebust, Gary & Jeb (GAH) 13925 Galilee Rd. Olsburg, KS 66520 (785) 468-3360 (785) 565-1115 s
Leiker Livestock (NPL) Jenaya & Jordan Leiker 426 280th Ave. Hays, KS 67607 (785) 259-4076 h
Lockman Genetics P.O. Box 43 Dighton, KS 67839 (970) 397-5168 h
McFall Farms (MCFL) 3931 CR 1675 Coffeyville, KS 67337 (620) 988-0359 p
Mennefee, John (MENE) 12241 W 343rd St. Paola, KS 66071 (913) 285-2370 p
Messner Farms (MRF) 1824 Hwy. 75 Caney, KS 67333 (620) 879-2940 - day (620) 515-3940 - night s
Miranda Farms ( JAM) Jorge & Amanda Miranda 1565 3100 Ave. Abilene, KS 67410 (785) 410-8511 h
Reiss, Dakota & Garrett P.O. Box 194 Weskan, KS 67762 (785) 821-1010 s
Rummer, Bob 1239 N 100 Rd. Lawrence, KS 66047 (785) 760-5549 h
Scheller, Larry E. (LES1) 17476 Donahoo Rd. Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (913) 416-3831 p
Stinebaugh, Nathan 13788 S Paulen Rd. Carbondale, KS 66414 (785) 491-1542 s
Stone Oak Angus Ranch (SOAR) Melissa Tharp & Dean Rhodus 1923 CR 5250 Elk City, KS 67344 (574) 549-7255 (317) 364-5001 h
Thompson & Son 5305 S Sand Creek Rd. Hutchinson, KS 67501 (620) 382-5464 p
Wehner Farms (WSF1) 2944 NW 94th Rossville, KS 66533 (785) 220-6473 (785) 771-2579 c
Western Plains Genetics 534 US Hwy. 160 Satanta, KS 67870 (620) 353-0218 - day c
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Frank, Noah & Desmond Stubbs 3794 Murphy Lane Mount Eden, KY 40046 (502) 487-7349 s
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Twin Plum Farm(TWIN) Dwayne Montgomery 4801 Plum Ridge Rd. Taylorsville, KY 40071 (502) 902-1423 s
LOUISIANA Appel, William B. 101 Sena Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 578-0055 h
Bridges, Kimberly 1966 Bridges Rd. Florien, LA 71429 (318) 581-0336 h
Broussard Show Pigs (DSP) Dana R. Broussard 706 Adras Rd. New Iberia, LA 70560 (337) 207-6141 h
Richardson, Misty & Jon 13259 Hwy. 28 East Deville, LA 71328 (318) 623-2064 h
Smith, Scott 170 Merrell Rd. Lena, LA 71447 (318) 419-9462 h
MARYLAND Ernst Farm Polands (ERN) 13646 Broadfording Rd. Clear Spring, MD 21722 (301) 491-1336 (301) 842-3926 - night p
KC Farm (KWB) 1720 Gillis Rd. Woodbine, MD 21797 (301) 748-7748 p
MICHIGAN Albright Swine Farm (ASF) 965 Flint Rd. Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 238-5817-office (989) 429-5215-cell h
Birchmeier, Ernie (BIRC) 5200 N Durand Rd. Corunna, MI 48817 (517) 420-2231 s
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Carlson Brothers (CAR) 28083 160th Ave. Way Welch, MN 55089 (512) 327-6932 (651) 258-4645 - night
Ellison Spots (RES) Ron Ellison 6250 Cross Rd. Concord, MI 49237 (517) 524-6768 (517) 937-5469 - day
Country Girls Show Pigs (CGSP) 49646 Hey 56 Blvd. Kenyon, MN 55946 (507) 649-1682
Dice, Joel 4135 Birch Run Rd. Millington, MI 48746 (810) 515-4844
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Fisher, Dr Robert & Cael 180 W Chicago Rd Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 278-5992
Gibson, Melissa 2623 349th Ave. NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (612) 718-8877
Hartsell Family Show Stock (HFSS) Scott Hartsell 19806 Quaker St. Cassoplis, MI 49031 (269) 228-0028
Hartzell, Dale 115 Rustic Lane Wabasha, MN 55981 (507) 421-6149
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Hog Hill Farm (HHF) Dean Walker 12198 15 Mile Rd. Leroy, MI 49655 (231) 941-1390 h
Inniger, Lisa (IA) 6682 Rossevelt Rd. Middleton, MI 48856 (989) 289-4194 h
Knight Farm LLC (KF) Deb Robinson & Dan Kight 1634 Shaw Park Rd. Grayling, MI 49738 (989) 344-0900 h
Scully, Jeannine 11591 Hutchinson Hwy. Onaway, MI 49765 (989-619-9359 h
MINNESOTA Auburnview Farm Dan Wanous 6216 Major Ave. Glenroe, MN 55336 (320) 420-5632 p
Belgard & Hawker (SBS) 18439 US Hwy. 169 Garden City, MN 56034 (507) 546-3162 (507) 340-6934 - cell s
Beyer Genetics (BBBG) Wayne, Janet, Brian, Brady, Wade 17374 Lang Dr. Utica, MN 55979 (507) 251-1291 c
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Lange, MitchellMHL) 9142 Hwy. 7 Silver Lake, MN 55381 (612) 759-8564 h
North Star Genetics (NSG) 22400 Hampton Blvd. Hampton, MN 55031 (651) 895-4342 c
Resler, Steven (DR) 610 11th St. Owatonna, MN 55060 (507) 456-7746 s
Riverview Herefords (RVH) 30477 US Hwy. 14 Lamberton, MN 56152 (507) 220-1441 h
Schlange, Herbert 23047 Co. Rd. 8 Cold Spring, MN 56320 (320) 251-2292 h
Schwecke Genetics (ZACH) 66298 230th St. Gibbon, MN 55335 (507) 380-1369 - cell s
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BAMS Farm (BAMS) Bryan Smith & Family 266 Boyer Steiner Rd. Indianola, MS 38751 (662) 207-0558 c
Hill Country Farm (HCV) Phillip & Jana Vandevere 2748 Beale Rd. Yazoo City, MS 39194 (662) 571-9929 h
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Hogue Farms ( JH3) Jay Hogue & Family 9355 Eden Midway Rd. Yazoo City, MS 39194 (601) 906-3185 c
Shaw, Wayne (WS) 390 Allen Rd. Lamar, MS 38642 (662)252-1182 (662)544-1891 s
Swords, Kyle 1545 CR 47 New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 316-1568 h
Tate, George (TATE) 26603 Hwy. 12 Lexington, MS 39095 (601) 672-7609 c
Taylor, Denise (DETA) 171 Collins Rd. Laurel, MS 39443 (601) 422-7449 s
MISSOURI Black &Gold Swine Genetics (BGSG) Matt McCrory 23739 Pike 262 Clarksville, MO 63336 (573) 356-8461 c
Briscoe Farms (ADB) 2966 Co. Rd. 1520 Cairo, MO 65239 (660) 651-4941 c
Brotherton Farms (CMB) Chad Brotherton 9073 Hwy. 65 Chillicothe, MO 64601 (660) 973-2699 p
Skaar, Earl & Lori (ELSK) 1338 330th St. Minneota, MN 56264 (507) 828-4475 p
Brown Farms (BFC) 4698 Audrain Rd. 217 Centralia, MO 65240 (573) 682-2741 (573) 473-6657 - cell c
Skalbeck, Rodney (RSF) 80903 160 St. Sacred Heart, MN 46285 (320) 765-2542 s
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Comstock Farms (COM) 11523 E N Hwy. Bronaugh, MO 64728 (417) 922-3271 s
Creason Genetics (CG) 3451 S Hwy. 13 Polo, MO 64671 (573) 823-5635 s
Crews & Thorton Farms (CTF) 34222 E Hwy. P Slater, MO 65349 (660) 529-2928 s
Croy Herefords (CH) Dennis Croy 24166 Slade Ave. Gallatin, MO 64640 (816) 800-1234 - day (660) 663-2463 - night h
Croy Poland Chinas (CPC) Dennis, Sheri, Erin, Kyle 24166 Slade Ave. Gallatin, MO 64640 (618) 800-1234 - day (660) 663-2463 - night p
Derr Farms (DFD) 26258 Holt 180 Mound City, MO 64470 (816) 262-5104 s
Dryer, Dan 1079 State Hwy 64 Buffalo, MO 65622 (417) 733-5241 s
Feldman Farms Derrick Feldman 12431 Pike 403 Bowling Green, MO 63334 (636) 544-2692 c
Forrest, Andrea (3C) 23908 Village Dr. Richland, MO 65550 (417) 322-5166 h
Foster’s Livestock (FLMF) Mary Foster 19427 Georgeville Rd. Richmond, MO 94085 (660) 255-4550 s
Frerking Family Farm 10739 120th Rd. Concordia, MO 64020 (660) 441-0045 - day (660) 441-3350 - night s
Grady Genetics (GG) 18648 St. Hwy. Gallatin, MO 64640 (970) 620-5669 h
Heimer, Jesse (SMG) 555 Birch Ln. Taylor, MO 63471 (217) 257-0138 c
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Hianah & Family, Eugene (EH) 30348 Queens Trail Gillian, MO 65330 (660) 631-5454 (660) 784-2454 s
Howard, Greg, Tom & Braxton 19409 Co Rd J Trimble, MO 64492 (816) 632-8035 h
Howell/Akey Showpigs (HAKS) 4767 SW Mirabile Dr. Polo, MO 64671 (816) 632-8055 - day (816) 586-4202 - night c
Jett’s Spot Farm (WJS) Drew & Melissa Jett 1614 N. State Hwy. F Ash Grove, MO 65604 (417) 207-5036 s
Loveday, Steven (LILL) 20942 Pansy Lane Neosho, MO 64085 (660) 255-4550 h
Oaks Livestock Enterprises (OAKS) Justin & Kabel Oaks 17987 Ash Dr. Harris, MO 64645 (660) 359-7973 justoaks@grm.net
Reid’s Polands & J.R. Reid ( JRX) 310 N. Locust St., P.O. Box 104 Sweet Springs, MO 65351 (660) 335-4256 - day (660) 460-0208 - cell (660) 335-4653 - night
Long’s Livestock (1JLL) 97 Trails End Lane Lewistown, MT 59457 (406) 380-0878
Sheckler, Dan 3180 S 240th Rd. Urbana, MO 65767 (417) 343-3581
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Switlik Family Farm 9827 NW Old Hwy. 36 Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 284-0599 p
Team Sloan (TSSP) Troy Sloan 9811 NW Dakota Dr. Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 510-7009
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Wheaton, Aaron & Kristi 2994 Mittower Rd. Victor, MT 59875 (406) 369-1256
NEBRASKA Anderson Farms (AFM) Brian Anderson 84891 562 Ave. Hoskins, NE 68740 (402) 640-1664 - day (402) 565-4209 - night c
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Arkfeld Genetics (1ARK) Tim, Patrick & Luanne Arkfeld 461 N 46 Rd. Dunbar, NE 68346 (402) 873-2392 h
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Bose Show Pigs 43709 Hwy. 89 Oxford, NE 68967 (308) 920-2647
The Pittsenbargers Dustin, Kyndra, Maree & Charlee 33937 185th St. Kidder, MO 64649 (816) 872-4209
Circle F Farm (CIRF) Roger Fujan 2859 Co. Rd. Q Prague, NE 68050 (402) 540-6166
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Dux, Thomas (TDUX) 927 22nd St. Fairbury, NE 68352 (402) 587-0739
Palmer, Matt 12457 W Farm Rd. 48 Ash Grove, MO 65604 (417) 207-7398
White’s Hereford Hogs (DRWH) Daniel White 3553 W Junge Blvd. Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 483-3772
Gerlach-Luka-Aerostar LTD 11365 S.W. 114 Rd. Dewitt, NE 68641 (402) 228-6345
Pence - Walden Spots Charles Pence 32681 Cr 260 Carralton, MO 64633 (660) 542-6234
Waddell, Brett, Ashlee & Abbie 5235 Hwy 54 Curryville, MO 63339 (573) 470-0035
Porter Hog Farm (LP) Leroy Porter 62636 Hwy. C California, MO 65018 (660) 489-2353
Whitehead- Thomas Show Pigs (RWF/CGT) Rick & Brenda Whitehead Creighton, Karson, Kampbell, Cooper 24625 Lawrence 2030 Ash Grove, MO 65604 (417) 366-1027 (417) 491-4364
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Primmer, Thomas (KPK) 16519 Hazel Greenway Brashear, MO 63533 (660) 323-5548 h
Raasch Farms (RF) 26419 M Hwy. Bogard, MO 64622 (660) 542-8316 s
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MONTANA Bradford, Mary P.O. Box 9717 Helena, MT 59604 (406) 792-5164 h
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Hirschfeld Livestock (HSS) 1110 A Rd. 21 Benedict, NE 68316 (402) 366-6500 s
Jarzynka Farms ( JAR) 1620 RD 320 Harvard, NE 68944 (402) 984-4314 s
Joy Genetics ( JOY) Kirby, Ruth, Sarah & Laura Joy 5130 F Road Dunbar, NE 68346 (402) 873-4406 - home (402) 209-1207 - cell s
Joy Genetics & Roger Caltrider ( JOYC) 5130 F Road Dunbar, NE 68346 (402) 209-1207 - cell p
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Meadowlark Farm (MLARK) Larry W. Rauert 4767 N Quandt Rd. Grand Island, NE 68801 (308) 381-1518
Black Hill Showpigs (BHS) Buckley Family Kids 5171 St. Rt. 730 Wilmington, OH 45177 (937) 725-9957
Rademacher Swine Scott Rademacher 78347 473 Ave. Loup City, NE 68853 (308) 750-7807
Bobby C Schulz Family (BCS2) 9081 Beavers Rd. Orient, OH 43146 (614) 441-1547
Rosenbaum Livestock 11923 Co Rd. P28 Blair, NE 68008 (402) 981-4854
Brown Family, The (B&AB) William L. Brown 8801 Lock Two Rd. Botkins, OH 45306 (419) 235-7611 (937) 693-2391
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Toad Creek Farm (TCF) Mark Rauert 13906 Japp Ln. Kennard, NE 68034 (308) 383-5989 h
Wetovick Swine Farm (WET) 47761 State Hwy. 14 Fullerton, NE 68638 (308) 536-2731 - home (308) 550-0965 - cell c
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Zimmerman Hog Farms (AZ) 22398 SW 75th Rd. Beatrice, NE 68310 (402) 520-2725 s
NEW YORK Koegel Show Pigs (NKSP) 7295 Co. Rte. 112 Addison, NY 14801 (607) 329-2216 h
NORTH DAKOTA Bartholomaus, William (BAR) 3815 147th Ave. SE Wheatland, ND 58079 (701) 633-5564 (701) 633-5564 c
Daws, Karissa P.O. Box 185 Michigan, ND 58259 (701) 270-1524 h
OHIO Barker, Derek (DBB) 5510 Co. Rd. 130 Edison, OH 43320 (567) 231-9458
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Clint High Farms (CHF) Don Geer 10700 St. Rt. 73 New Vienna, OH 45159 (937) 218-1353 (937) 987-2288 h
Combs, Cathy 928 Dove Rd. Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 336-0815 s
Creager, Todd D. (TDC) 12630 D Wauseon, OH 43567 (419) 270-0648 c
Grove Swine Farm (GRO) 4405 Preston Rd. Shelby, OH 44875 (567) 303-5197 s
Hager Spot Farm (NJ) Jon Hager 17701 Hauss Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 230-6956 s
Helberg, Marcie (MJH) 5130 Orangeville Kinsman Rd. Burghill, OH 44404 (330) 772-2273 h
Henricks Preferred Stock (HPS) 8838 Rd 34 Bryan, OH 43506 (330) 772-2273 p
Heppe, Adam (AJH) 4585 Sunnybrook Rd. Kent, OH 44240 (330) 592-1644 c
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Howell & Family, Norman (NHF) 17238 Townline Kossuth Rd. St. Marys, OH 45885 (419) 302-6330 s
Howell Bros. (NRH) 10590 Thompson-Schiff Rd. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 538-6902 p
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Isla Grande Farms (IGF) Rick & JoAnn Fogle 2730 Harding Hwy. W Marion, OH 43302 (740) 225-2541 (740) 382-6448 - home s
Johnston, Derick 26609 Morris Salem Rd. Circleville, OH 43113 (740) 207-0284 h
Kenney Sisters/Clint High Farm (KNY) 592 Cox Rd. Sabina, OH 45169 (937) 302-0785 c
Kimberlin, BJ & Family 1775 Townline Rd. 12 Greenwick, OH 46837 (419) 681-3172 h
Kraft, Danyelle (DJKK) 1520 N High St. Lancaster, OH 43130 (740) 974-0819 h
Leininger, Alan 11781 Co. Rd. 23 Fayette, OH 43521 (419) 822-1776 h
Leisure & Williams (LAW) 66 Miami Trace Rd. NW Washington Court House, OH 43160 (740) 572-0503 s
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Louden, Melvin (MEL) 10190 County Rd. 2 West Mansfield, OH 43358 (937) 355-0104
Giesige, Lauren, Clay, Tessa 12-923 Rd Y New Bavaria, OH 43548 (419) 980-0476
Westcamp, Lance & Mitchell (WCMP) 282 Green Ave. Groveport OH 43125 (614) 374-8615
Magie Wonder Acres David & Kathy Magie 2764 Wildcat Rd. Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 533-7966
Pierce, Ron & Jeff O’Dell
Whitaker, Brian 1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840 (540) 808-6847
McCoy, Jim & Family Rt. 1, 1887 SR 734 N.E. Bloomingburg, OH 43106 (740) 572-0271 s
Quizz Herefords (QUIZZ) 4329 Kite Rd. St. Paris, OH 43072 (937) 215-2580
McWhinney Show Pigs (DMCW) 8958 St. Rt. 122 W Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 545-8440 - cell
Reiterman, John 13842 US Rt. 62 NE Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 (740) 572-7301
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Mikesell, Derrick (RAY) 1717 Rush Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 (937) 459-7544 - day
Reynolds Farms 9380 Emerson Rd. Wayne, OH 43466 (419) 308-6377
Mitchem, Gus L. (GLMR) 14175 Charleston Chillicothe Rd. South Solon, OH 43153 (740) 604-0887
Riddle Livestock Rob, Cole, Ryan Riddle 14950 Payne Rd. Marysville, OH 43040 (937) 243-1198
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Mull Farms 10701 CR H Delta , OH 43515 (419) 583-7792
Schlosser, Mack & Austin & Heidi Walls (HAS) 9456 Warner Rd Palm City, OH 43064 (614) 832-3863
Neanen-Meyers Show Pigs (NMSP) 256 Braffetsville N. Rd. New Paris, OH 45347 (937) 260-2212
Spitler & Family, Bob (SP3) 4899 St. Rt. 722 West Manchester, OH 45382 (937) 286-2257 - cell
Neanen Show Barrows (S&KN) 1932 New MadisonColetown Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 (937) 423-9294 (937) 467-4023 - night
Subler, Dalton & Alexis Morrison 2634 US 127 Greenviller, OH 45331 (937) 459-7027
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Nofziger, Vick 1592 Co. Rd. 16 Wauseon, OH 43567 (419) 966-3432 p
Northwest Ohio Genetics (NWOG) Bret Scott 333 N Co. Rd. 15 Ada, OH 45810 (419) 233-5100 c
Nye, Tony & Family (LTN) 4815 SR 753 SE Washington Court House, OH 43160 (740) 636-8465 p
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Thoren, William Dale 2206 Clearview Ave. Warren, OH 44483 (440) 313-8929 s
Trowbridge Farms 25988 Co. Rd. H-J Archbold, OH 43502 (419) 572-6718 s
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Coffman, Sammy & Linda (SLC) 290 Sharp Rd. Garvin, OK 74736 (580) 746-2407 - night Cole, Rhys & Kort ( JKKC) 3001 E. Wilshire El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 323-9463 c
Wippel Purebred Farms (WPF) 15085 London Rd. Orient, OH 43146 (740) 404-1148 - cell s
OKLAHOMA 3-M Showpigs (SLMN) 15651 U.S. Hwy. 283 Altus, OK 73521 (580) 471-8400 s
Alwert Show Pigs 10920 East Rupe Ave. Fairmount, OK 73736 (580) 554-1453 s
A.O.B. Showpigs (AOB) Don Alsup & Ross Burchfield 14809 Northwood Circle Choctaw, OK 73020 (405) 642-9304 p
Backroad Genetics (KDSS) Kyle Smith 22567 S 477th E Ave. Porter, OK 74454 (402) 710-9174 c
Brand, Brian (WBB) 2971 S 2940 Alex, OK 73002 (405) 694-9995 - cell c
Brown, Jonathan 3rd Generation Genetics 20692 E 185th Street S Haskell, OK 74436 (918) 430-5213 - day (918) 430-5212 - night s
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CKL Spots (CKL) Bob, Alecia, Collin, Kaylin Listen 6400 Reno West El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 509-5209
Cox, Mark ( JKKC) 107 Daisy Ln. Spiro, OK 74959 (918) 962-9091 s
Croskey Farms (CFSP) 1565 Hwy. 62 Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 320-4165 c
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Dean Farms (BDSP) 374015 Hwy. 56 Okemah, OK 74859 (918) 623-8310 s
Diamond Crest Spots Don, Phoebe & Jocelyn Rogers 12042 E 630 Rd. Hennessey, OK 73742 (580) 478-6590 c
Double A Ranch (DAJA) Jim & Alan Adkins 385041 E 1150 Rd. Weleetka, OK 74880 (918) 650-2698 p
Dodd Family Farm (OKIE) 20037 E CR 174 Olustee, OK 73560 (580) 471-2220 s
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Hanceford, Darrell P.O. Box 714 Pryor, OK 74362 (918) 864-0449 h
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Jennings, Brady, Brett & Laraby (BAJ) 16874 CR 3540 Ada, OK 74820 (580) 320-8954 s
Johnson, Cody (CRJO) P.O. Box 493 Meeker, OK 74855 (405) 919-2014
Hartman, Greg & Joni (GLH) 18332 Hwy. 152 Sayre, OK 73662 (580) 772-9796 (580) 729-0971
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Jones Family Polands ( JFP) Brady Jones 14037 ECR 1550 Lindsay, OK 73052 (405) 756-7524
Loveless Family Farm (LFFS) 21500 E Charter Oak Rd. Luther, OK 73054 (405) 317-7375 - day (405) 249-7544 - night c
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Mays Family Showpigs ( JMFS) P.O. Box 665 Cyril, OK 73029 (405) 388-3520 s
McCage Farms Charles McCage 18672 Old Towne Rd. Thackerville, OK 73459 (580) 220-1461
Kamp Family(TKKK) Rt. 1 Box 365 Laverne, OK 73848 (580) 837-5545
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KEJ Worldwide Genetics (KEJ) Jerry & Andrew Kobyluk 8501 East Wilshire Blvd. Jones, OK 73049 (405) 443-1988
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Knickle, Tony P.O. Box 808 Colbert, OK 74733 (903) 263-9197
Miller, Wade (XWM) 29102 CR 1190 Minco, OK 73059 (405) 966-2546 (405) 201-4030
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Lackey & Peck (LAPE) 9418 N. Hwy. 34 Hammon, OK 73650 (580) 821-0718
Horton, Joshua & James ( JNH) 180046 E Co. Rd. 59 Shattuck, OK 73858 (254) 736-0080
Lang Show Pigs (H&CL) Heath, Tucker, Cheyanne and Tatum 2002 West Main Cushing, OK 74023 (918) 306-1550
Holt Family (HOLT) P.O. Box 33 Hobart, OK 73651 (405) 973-4777
Latta, Rob (RDL) Rt. 2, Box 150 Woodward, OK 73801 (580) 254-1741
Humphrey, Rodney (RHCW) 30018 Co. Rd. 1150 Minco, OK 73059 (405) 313-6638 - day (405) 352-0226 - night
Leiphardt, Barton & Conner (BTL) 610 Daniels Mountain View, OK 73062 (580) 821-6025 - cell
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Jennings, Alan (AJ) 4200 W 56th St. Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 880-3539
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Listen & Spears 6400 W OKC Reno St. El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 519-5209 p
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Moore Poland Farm (MPF) Dustin Moore 66205 N 2170 Rd. Taloga, OK 73667 (580) 532-8531 p
Mosier Show Pigs 2160 S McLoud Rd. McLoud, OK 74831 (405) 833-0723 c
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Moss, Buddy (MOS) 29018 N Co. Rd. 3172 Elmore City, OK 73433 (580) 788-2322 (580) 504-0837 p
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Murrow, Ross R (RMSP) 1137 8th St. Alva, OK 73717 (580) 829-2211 s
Nation, Randy (RNN) 45524 Jackson Rd. Alva, OK 73717 (580) 430-6271 s
Outlaw Genetics (OLAW) 4124 County St. 2990 Lindsey, OK 73052 (405) 756-6584 c
Spur W Genetics Darwin & Darin Whisenhunt 114007 New Texanna Rd. Checotoh, OK 74426 (918) 689-2981
Perry, Ronnie (RPS) 1330 W. Royal Oaks Rd. Pauls Valley, OK 73075 (405) 238-4382 - cell (405) 238-3041 - home
Stidham, Tom (ABCJ) 15707 E 146th St. S Bixby, OK 74008 (918) 693-2518
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Pot Genetics P.O. Box 512 Newcastle, OK 73065 (405) 613-0642 s
Pullan, Randy L. (RLP) 7391 CR 530 Aline, OK 73716 (580) 603-0801
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Taylor Farm Genetics P.O. Box 604 Woodward, OK 73802 (580) 216-4577 s
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Reaves, Ronald 10601 W 268th St. S Porum, OK 74455 (918) 484-2351 - day (918) 685-8998 - night
Todd, Gary 22102 S 445 E Ave. Porter, OK 74454 (918) 361-9905
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Richey Livestock (RLS) 2608 Apache Pass Altus, OK 73521 (580) 467-2657 p
Rockin’ M Farm Naomi Bass & Alvin Morris 8740 S 360th W Ave Mannford, OK 74044 (918) 766-1688 h
Sharber Family (WVS) 23715 Indian Meridian Pauls Valley, OK 73075 (405) 207-8884 p
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Sites Livestock (SLCW) P.O. Box 1200 Tuttle, OK 73088 (580) 695-0429 c
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Triple B Hog Farm (BUC) 410483 E 1160 Rd. Eufaula, OK 74432 (918) 689-3290 s
Twister Genetics 915 N Marion Hinton, OK 73047 (405) 929-9799 p
Waitman, Tyler, Korri, Seth & Ryder 21271 Fir Lane Purcell, OK 85349 (405) 595-9205 c
Waits, Jim ( JWP) P.O. Box 212 Park Hill, OK 74451 (563) 210-7045 p
Ward Genetics P.O. Box 1224 Pauls Valleyl, OK 73075 (405) 207-6514 s
Webster Swine Farm (1WSF) Danny & Sandy P.O. Box 282 Maysville, OK 73057 (405) 596-8600 p
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Wingo, Jeff & Margaret (TPH) 25590 Turkey Pen Hollow Rd. Henryetta, OK 74437 (918) 521-4251 c
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OREGON Buickle, Lowell (LJB) 3624 New Hope Rd. Grants Pass, OR 97527 (541) 218-1228 s
Burke, Walt & Gayle & Sons (WGB) 34231 SE Homan Rd. Gresham, OR 97080 (503) 663-6758 c
Carter Hereford Hogs Jeremy & Brandi Carter 3648 Broadway St. Baker City, OR 97814 h
Grace Ranch 4980 Hyline Rd. Ontario, OR 97914 (208) 739-6899 h
Mount Hope Heritage Farm 39317 Mount Hope Dr. Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 619-5307 h
Mount Hope Heritage Farm 39317 Mount Hope Dr. Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 619-5307 h
Sandy River Show Swine George & Rhonda Rathjen P.O. Box 756 Sandy, OR 97055 (503) 341-9932 c
Sugar Maple Swine(SMSOR) P.O. Box 1868 Sandy, OR 97055 (503) 949-4157
PENNSYLVANIA Bankert, Rodger (RB) 2055 Smith Station Rd. Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 632-4722 h
Bennecoff, Justine Ann ( JABS) 2335 Fritz Ct. Kutztown, PA 19530 (610) 844-1870 s
Bennecoff, Todd (TB) 2335 Fritz Ct. Kutztown, PA 19530 (484) 223-9431 h
Bennecoff, Todd (TB) 2335 Fritz Ct. Kutztown, PA 19530 (484) 223-9431 h
Benner Homestead Farm (BHF) Susan & Heidi Benner 230 Benner Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-1769 p
Hancock, Douglas (HSH) 269 Hancock Lane Honey Grove, PA 17035 (717) 734-3619 c
Hilltop Sunrise Farm Brian Smith 3030 Brown Hill Rd. Youngsville, PA 16371 (814) 563-4905 s
Lazarus Family (LLB) 5542 Memorial Rd. Germansville, PA 18053 (484) 547-7936 c
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Mason, CJ. 559 Herrods Run Rd. New Freeport, PA 15352 (724) 255-3116 c
Mowry, Brittany 130 E Simpson St. Bedford, PA 15522 (814) 623-9538 s
Mullin, Sarah 130 Barners Rd. Liverpool, PA 17045 (717) 554-0371 s
Paradise Hog Farm (L575) 553 Hideway Rd. Brockport, PA 15823 (814) 265-2677
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Petroski, Zack (PNL) 422 Bonnieville Rd. Stillwater, PA 17878 (570) 309-2480
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Robinson & Family, Larry (LRS) 1323 Lay Rd. Delta, PA 17314 (717) 456-5445 s
Rusty Acres (RA) Russell & Ginger 2309 Briar Valley Rd. Bedford, PA 15522 (814) 623-8981 s
Smay, Eric (EDS) 493 Tonkin Rd. Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 422-6788 h
Settlemyer, Brandon 3760 Game School Rd. Brockway, PA 15824 (814) 328-2261 h
Strawbridge, John C. ( JCS) 4290 Bridge St. Whitehall, PA 18052 (484) 547-7936 p
Swamp Grass Acres (SGA) Dennis, Janet, Meghan & Alex Farmery 2642 Johnsonburg Rd. Rossiter, PA 15772 (814) 427-8688 s
Wetzel, Ken & Family (KWF1) 2319 Porterfield Rd. Rossiter, PA 15772 (814) 845-2181 c
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Wilson Farms (WWY) Scott & Russ Wilson 1675 Sadlers Church Rd. New Freedom, PA 17349 (717) 683-4401 h
SOUTH DAKOTA Eilertson, Jonathan ( JEIL) 22923 459th Ave. Wentworth,, SD 57075 (605) 480-3179 c
Lechner Brothers Chesters (LEC) 23953 451st Ave. Madison, SD 57042 (605) 270-1951 c
Vanhull, Cody 28847 461st Ave. Centerville, SD 57014 (605) 201-7302 h
Wirt Farms (WIRT) 27811 455 Ave. Parker, SD 57053 (605) 366-2864 s
Wolff Family Genetics (WFG) 12897 395th Ave. Bath, SD 57427 (605) 881-5317 s
TENNESSEE Clark, Jerry & Tarah 132 Miller Rd. Summertown, TN 38483 (615) 483-6412 h
Jenkins, Nathan (1JSP) 470 Willette Rd. Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150 (931) 319-5489 c
Ligon’s Polands (LPF) 13836 Lebanon Rd. Old Hickory, TN 37138 (615) 758-0806 p
Maness, Jon D. ( JDM) 2755 McCall Rd. Lexington, TN 38351 (731) 614-8515 c
SOUTH CAROLINA Five Forks Sustainable Farm LLC 1094 Taxahaw Rd. Pageland, SC 29728 (828) 719-0640 h
Phillips, Genie (RGP) 12 Watusi Dr. Ira, SC 29655 (864) 314-4442 h
Round About Livestock 108 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Westminister, SC 29693 (864) 804-7310 s
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Prater Show Pigs (C1YP) 785 Bethany Rd. McMinnville, TN 37110 (931) 224-6307 c
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TEXAS Alex III, Elroy (FGSP) 8612 US Hwy. 87 S Victoria, TX 77905 (361) 655-8084 s
All Star Showpigs 500 Easter Lane Jacksboro, TX 76458 (765) 810-4029 c
Allen, Jackson 162 Highridge Dr. Brureville, TX 76630 (512) 207-0038 p
Allerkamp, Brittni & Barrett P.O. Box 1108 Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-2930 s
Baize Farms (RBZ) P.O. Box 208 Stamford, TX 79553 (325) 665-8068 p
Bancroft, Branddon & Amy B Squared Show Pigs 440 FM 812 Red Rock, TX 78662 (512) 988-1570 s
Benefield, John ( JBF) 2001 Stafford Rd. Weatherford, TX 76088 (817) 597-5427 s
Bennett Show Pigs 5655 CR 253 Stephenville, TX 76401 (254) 396-4400 s
Berger, Cody 1011 PR 8038 Giddongs, TX 78942 (979) 540-7004 s
Berry, Blake 6382 Peppergrass Lane Abilene, TX 79606 (325) 280-2875 s
Big-Car Genetics P.O. Box 205 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 494-1280 c
Biggs Livestock Brandon & Ethan 1408 Amarillo St. Plainview, TX 79072 (806) 292-6670 s
Blanton, Devin (BSP) 10 Arapaho Rd. Ransom Canyon, TX 79366 (806) 781-2722 c
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Blazin 7’s Farm P.O. Box 1270 Mineral Wells, TX 76068 (940) 682-6355 c
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Blount, Geln 3044 Desvoignes Rd. Denison TX 75021 (903) 814-4900 c
Bonfy & Klein (B&K) 622 Sisterdale Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 (940) 838-8300 - Barret p
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Boyett, Laci Jade 648 Hill St. Albany, TX 76430 (254) 433-3209 s
Burbank FFA Mark Bindseil 1002 Edwards St. San Antonio, TX 78204 c
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C-C Show Pigs (CELY) Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann 250 Marquardt Rd. Sisterdale, TX 78006 (210) 508-2211 c
Camp Creek Hog Farm (CCHF) Box 278 Calvert, TX 77837 (979) 828-4554 s
Campbell Farms 1357 CR 325 Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 787-9664 h
Carter, Chane (HHOT) 6864 FM 2494 Athens, TX 75751 (930) 681-7261 h
Clark, Courtney P.O. Box 1179. Centerville, TX 75833 (281) 330-8782 s
Clay, Mike (CLAY) 1843 Co. Rd. BB White Deer, TX 49097 (806) 595-4831 c
Cogburn, Jim ( JCOG) C-4 Show Pigs 1230 South State Hwy. 208 Colorado City, TX 79512 (325) 242-5503 s
Conrad, Clay P.O. Box 365 Claude, TX 79019 (806) 683-5293 p
Conran’s 3C Show Pigs (C3SP) Shelley & Stephen Conran 5475 Wegner Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78132 (512) 789-7480 c
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Cornerstone Ventures (CSV) P.O. Box 367 Dalhart, TX 79022 (806) 335-5132 s
Couts, Joe (COUT) 2125 N Christy Pampa, TX 79065 (806) 663-1630 s
DL Showpigs (UNO) Donald Love & Josh Krohn 2101 CR 24 Lamesa, TX 79331 (806) 759-7735 c
Darby Valley Genetics (DVG) P.O. Box 273 Abernathy, TX 79311 (740) 207-1814 c
David Show Pigs (DAVI) P.O. Box 47 Bartlett, TX 76511 (512) 922-5888 c
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Davis, Brian & Jan P.O. Box 183 Hico, TX 76457 (254) 485-3427 p
Five Gables Farm (FGF) 4300 West State Hwy. 29 Georgetown, TX 78628 (512) 203-3694 c
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Howe, Mike (HST) 2566 CR 147 Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 736-6398
Koltermann, Ryan (ARK) 113 Oak Hollow Dr. LaVernia, TX 78121 (210) 844-7484
Howell, Kevin (KH) 1967 FM 2386 White Deer, TX 79097 (806) 570-2046
LA Farms Heath Hodges 8602 CR 3600 Slaton, TX 79364 (806) 782-8595
Flanagan, Wendell 14540 CR 188 Bullard, TX 75757 (903) 539-0747
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Harman, Levon (DHH) P.O. Box 145 Happy, TX 79042 (806) 759-1890 (806) 558-4081 - night p
Harman Farms (W&LH) Wayne & Leslie Harman 12498 CR 16 Perryton, TX 79070 (806) 202-2175 - Wayne (806) 202-2176 - Leslie www.harman-farms.com c
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Hill, Chad, Misty & Tucker 1916 CR 6000 Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 433-7787 Hopkins Farms (HOP1) 2277 Co Rd. 215 Crowell, TX 79227 (915) 261-9488 - day (940) 655-8642 - night
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EZ Farms & Ibex Genetics Mike Parsons P.O. Box 2242 Albany, TX 76430 (325) 762-4018 (325) 762-2547
Horsford, Lance P.O. Box 1041 Stratford, TX 79084 (806) 930-3299
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Faull Show Pigs 709 E Murchison Ave. Eldorado, TX 76936 (325) 124-3295
Hot Rod Genetics 9555 CR 10 Canadian, TX 79014 s
Draper, Heath (DCB) DCB Show Pigs 3288 FM Rd. 101 Ranger, TX 76470 (254) 433-2677 c
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Edwards, Will 7703 Woodrow Rd. Wolfforth, TX 79382 (806) 786-1670 s
Elm Farm Purebreds Charles & Matt Lager 15760 Hwy. 317 Moody, TX 76557 (660) 541-4100 s
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Jeffreys, Scott P.O. Box 53836 Lubbock, TX 79453 (806) 548-1490
Hideaway Farm (HDAW) P.O. Box 652 New Waverly, TX 77358 (936) 232-6841
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Huber Farms (HUH) Randy Harris & Brian Hubbard 3091 Fisher Rd. Levelland, TX 79336 (806) 543-8579 - day (806) 891-6726 - night
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Kent & Son, Carl P.O. Box 62 Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 271-5129 Kirkland, Glenn (MGKM) 37 FM 37 Hale Center, TX 79041 (806) 292-8620 Knaup, Kerby (KK1) 767 Knaupp Mohr Rd. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 459-4826 - day (830) 685-3355 s
Kneese, Russell (RKK) 211 W. Mulberry Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 456-3298 s
Knight, Cameron 503 Avenue R Shallowater, TX 79363 (806) 832-1896 Koetter, Greg. W. (GRDE) 4180 St. Hwy. 148 S Henrietta, TX 76365 (940) 882-9556
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Lenz Farms P.O. Box 143 White Deer, TX 79097 (806) 570-4023 c
Link , Heath (LINK) P.O. Box 389 New Home, TX 79383 (806) 241-4850 s
Lopez, Steven P.O. Box 537 Plains, TX 79355 (806) 831-2972 s
McCleery, Cody 351 W Seaberry Ave. Poolville, TX 76487 (817) 613-6666 s
McCoy Hog Farm (MHF) 161 State Rd. 2130 Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 234-2654 (806) 777-7680 - cell s
McDonald Polands (RPM) 266 Brooks Trail Heath, TX 75126 (465) 748-0405 p
Meyer, Kally (MSF) 112 County Rd. 389 Lott, TX 76656 (254) 654-7123 c
Meyer Show Pigs 400 Meyer/Clover Rd. Harper, TX 78631 (830) 459-8645 c
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Mills, Gary P.O. Box 432 Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 923-3082 s
Mote Farms (MOTE) Benny, Darryl & Ronnie Mote 7325 Co. Rd. F Tulia, TX 79088 (806) 764-3513 (806) 627-8211 - cell s
MT Heart Livestock 570 Santa Clara Loop Marion, TX 78124 (210) 413-7907 c
Najera, Joshua 6017 FFA Lane Dumas, TX 79029 (806) 922-1144 c
Naron, J.T. & Kelli ( JTPN) 1139 CR 401 Merkel, TX 79536 (325) 928-5425 c
Next Level Genetics (MFC) Chris Fischbacher 2001 Westline Rd. Wildorado, TX 79098 (806) 336-2162 s
Orum, Chad 351 CR 302 Seminole, TX 79360 (806) 535-9144 s
Outlaw Genetics P.O. Box 804 Sonora, TX 76950 (325) 206-3615 c
Perkins, Robby 13201 Vicksburg Houston, TX 77015 (832) 488-3433 - day (713) 542-6934 - night c
Pethel Bauwin Showpigs 3601 W FM 922 Valley View, TX 76272 (940) 368-7162 s
PH Genetics (PHG) Luke Parr 1226 CR 699 Farmersville, TX 75442 (972) 740-2048 s
Phillips, Marcus (MP) 1104 Shoreview Dr. Ennis, TX 75119 (214) 914-3404 (972) 875-4710 - night c
PoChan Showpigs 2485 FM 216 Iredell, TX 76649 (254) 918-1844 c
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Reeves, Cole 1835 FM 219 Hico, TX 76457 (254) 624-3080 p
Royal Crown Showpigs (RCSP) Alex Hofer 141 Vista Ridge North Decatur, TX 76234 (817) 773-6649 p
S&W Swine Productions (SWP) Scot Sullivan P.O. Box 1252 Robstown, TX 78380 (361) 960-6725 - day (361) 387-9686 - night c
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Schaefer, Douglas 2901 CR 130 Garden City, TX 79739 (432) 517-0352 - day (432) 354-2564 c
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Schulze, Mayson (MWSC) 2635 Longhorn Trail Seguin, TX 78155 (830) 660-8192 s
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Slough, Nicholas P.O. Box 1097 Gruver, TX 79040 (806) 736-0106 s
Spenrath, David & Carolyn (DC5) 134 Flat Rock Creek Rd. Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-3990 c
Spivey, James 9830 Co. Rd. 197 Breckenridge, TX 76424 (325) 330-2907
Stansell Showpigs 1051 Opossum Hollow Rd. Fluvanna, TX 79517 (432) 528-7684
W2 Showpigs P.O. Box 507 Roscoe, TX 79545 (325) 829-8528
Starr, Paul 1121 W Louisa Iowa Park, TX 76367 (940) 631-7086
Weems, Jerry & Lisa 4344 FM 177 E Troup, TX 75789 (903) 842-4083
Steele Farm (DPSF) Don & Dan 4896 Creek Rd. Temple, TX 76501 (254) 984-2479
Weishuhn Brothers Show Pigs 12658 Jarratt Rd. San Angelo, TX 76905 (325) 656-2926
Stephens’ Shires Farms Samantha Taylor Stephens 570 Santa Clara Loop Marion, TX 78124 (210) 413-7907
West Texas Genetics (HMAN) P.O. Box 34 Vancourt, TX 76955 (402) 429-4946
Stephens, Brian K (INSS) 11129 FM 391 Hearne, TX 77859 (254) 217-0965
Whisenhunt Show Pigs P.O. Box 177 Cross Plains, TX 76443 (325) 665-9316
Stevens, Scott P.O. Box 182 Nursery, TX 77976 (361) 648-7181 - day (361) 572-8868 - night
Whitefield, Mitch 11 W North 1st Roby, TX 79543 (325) 236-1509
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Terrill Family Chesters 8129 S Foster Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 (210) 269-4398 c
Thomas Farms (TTF) Heath Hodges 1535 West Crosby Slaton, TX 79364 (806) 782-8595 p
Tounget, Doug (TFP) 500 Ditmore Lane Bronte, TX 76933 (325) 656-9874 s
Twister Show Pigs (DSME) Dub Stepp & Cheyenne Fenn 2233 E FM 916 Cleburne, TX 76031 (812) 373-2687 s
Utley Farms (USSP) Terry Utley 207 SE 5th Knox City, TX 79529 (940) 256-3288 c
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Williams Showpigs (SWSW) Savanna Williams 307 Arkansas Street Nocona, TX 76255 (940) 736-5720 c
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Winter, Will 7506 E Hwy. 62-82 Idalou, TX 79329 (806) 239-5859 s
Wintex Farms (WTX) Jay Winter 8102 E CR 6300 Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 892-3089 (806) 438-2986 -cell c
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Woodward Farms (WFWD) P.O. Box 301 White Deer, TX 79097 (806) 279-0019 s
Wooldridge, Tiffany 7835 Dick Price Rd Mansfield, TX 76063 (817) 991-9527 s
Woolery, R.C. & Stacy (RSMW) 1121 Double File Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 801-3838 s
York, Robert 564 LCR 498 Mexia, TX 76667 (254) 292-3508 s
UTAH Hogans Hereford Hogs Jon Hogan 2108 West Deer Run Drive Stockton, UT 84071 (435) 840-0140 h
VIRGINIA Zook Polands William Zook 14250 Shirley Rd. Unionville, VA 22567 (540) 656-3520 p
WASHINGTON J&J Livestock ( JJJ) John & Teresa Jonasson 38760 S.R. 20 Concrete, WA 98237 (360) 826-4703 - home (360) 770-9570 h
Mittan, Jacqueline (WRH) 15224 Martinson Rd. SE Yelm, WA 98597 (253) 315-9989 h
Tokima Woodlands Todd & Kristen Maser 2414 W Mason Rd. Deer Park, WA 99006 (509) 251-8719 h
Tom Toth’s Pig Farm (TTPF) Tom & Darci Toth 9574 Marchs Pt. Rd. Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 770-7792 s
WISCONSIN Aho Acres (AA) Nonnie Aho 6494 S Leggate Rd. Superior, WI 54880 (218) 591-0090 h
Baur, Roger (RBFC) 1752 State Hwy. 107 Mosinee, WI 54455 (715) 443-3425 c
Bailee Grob Sydney Bailey E13541 Fairfield Rd. Baraboo, WI 53913 (608) 393-0293 s
Beck, Dylan 33604 Karcher Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 210-5232 c
Brewer & Family, Todd (TBF) N 6801 Cty. X Albany, WI 53502 (608) 862-3165 (608) 214-1760 c
Travis Brown & Alaina & Sadie Kunes (FRBN) W 7209 Kettle Moraine Dr. Whitewater, WI 53190 (262) 215-8064 c
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Ibeling, Raymond 11610 E Lakeshore Rd. Clinton, WI 53525 (608) 676-4589 s
J&M Acres 4414 S Odling Rd. Darien, WI 53114 (608) 713-2631 h
J&M Genetics, LLC ( JD) 4110 Britton Rd. Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 206-4908 s
Kahl Spot Farm (KAHL) 19541 Gould Hill Rd. Blanchardville, WI 53516 (608) 484-3400 s
Fowlers Polands (WJF) John, Victoria, Rebecca 3089 Alt Rd. Cuba City, WI 53807 (608) 744-2439 p
Gilster, Michael (MNG) W2614 US Hwy. 16 Bangor, WI 54614 (608) 790-1261 c
Holst, George (GH2) 26929 116 St. Trevor, WI 53179 (262) 862-2746
K&L Livestock (KJL) Scott, Larlene, Mckingley, Brooklyn Krueger N 1925 Drumlin Dr. Campbellsport, WI 53010 (920) 517-0782 s
Kreuscher, Craig (KSF) 5205 Vandenboom Rd. Kansasville, WI 53139 (262) 206-7656
Kuhlow Girls Showpigs (LPI) 407 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 (608) 676-4497 s
North Branch Farms (ONBF) Joshua Ott N 8638 Harvestore Rd. Hibert, WI 54129 (920) 371-2071 h
Rake, Tom (TRF) 6840 Schumacher Rd. Waunakee, WI 53597 (608) 849-7458 - day (608) 219-7467 - night dianerake@aol.com www.rakegenetics.com c
Reinhardt Mini Ranch (REIN) Brent Reinhardt N 768 Center Rd. Merrill, WI 54452 (920) 216-5929 h
Roth, Jacob ( JPP) N 8360 Blue Bird Rd. Eland, WI 54427 (715) 881-0301 s
Schuldt, Jenna 75 2nd Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 (715) 651-1470
Watson, Curt (WATS) 2198 Stebbinville Rd. Edgerton, WI 53534 (608) 201-1859
Schulz, Mercedes(GWP) W6778 Gillette Dr. Dalton, WI 53926 (920) 394-9337 (920) 229-4337
Nyreen & Family, Brent 2088 Hill Top Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 (715) 645-0249
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Strathman, Sarah (STMN) W 660 Stateline Rd. Broadhead, WI 53520 (815) 985-4667 s
Walstra Family, Robert (RWSF) W 8578 Lake Emily Rd. Waupun, WI 53963 (920) 763-3131
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K-lynn Hereford Connie Lavis Box 665 Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0 (780) 512-8010 h
Thunberg, Murray 339 Kossuth Rd., RR21 Cambridge, ON N3C 2V3 (647) 880-8019 h
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XWM5 Rock 23-4 #148428004 4 Stone Cold 22-3 x XWM1 Tankaska 1-2
Listed below are the CPS office e-mail accounts. Office procedures, national shows, breeder concerns, or executive decisions, contact: Jack Wall — jack@cpsswine.com
WIG6 XWM Texas 8-2 #151283002 TABB2 Bonecrusher 84-5 x JIM9 Bulls Eye 5-1
Chester White, Poland China, Spotted litter recording questions, rates and fees or generic office questions, contact: Peggy Davis — peggy@cpsswine.com
XWM9 XWM Texas 15-2 (Little Texas) #154985002 WIG6 XWM Texas 8-2 x AG6 XWM Cracker Jack 24-5
Breeders Digest questions, advertising needs, pictures, graphics, contact: Julie Olson — julie@cpsswine.com Accounting, billing, etc., contact: Amy Naughton — amy@cpsswine.com
I invite your inquiries into a deep set of quality Chester Whites.
Hereford pedigrees or general office questions, contact: Kassie King — kassie@cpsswine.com
WADE MILLER
Breeding stock, show pigs, industry trends, national shows and state fairs, contact: Jeff Morris — jeff@cpsswine.com Not sure who you should contact? Send a message to: cpsswine@cpsswine.com
29102 CR 1190 Minco, OK 73059-9638 (405) 966-2546 • (405) 201-4030 cell
Great, proven genetics at reasonable prices. Call today.
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IOWA STATE FAIR Berkshire Open Show & Sale OVER $3,000 IN Swine Barn PREMIUMS PAID OUT Iowa State TO IOWAFairgrounds, 4-H Des Moines, Iowa and FFA BERKSHIRES Thursday, August 15, 2019
Premiums top 5ring placing market and Show: 8 paid a.m.to- east breeding Berkshires, with a stress negative Judge: Greg Smith, Colorado pedigree. Sale: 3 p.m. Auctioneer: Alanimals Conover, Iowa To be eligible must be bred or owned by an Iowa Berkshire Sale Contacts: Association Member.
Brandon Reed (641) 680-2990 • Charlie England (402) 510-1710 Chris Conover (712) 369-0231
To be eligible forBerkshire premiums, Association purchase your Members 2019 state fair pigs Iowa from these Iowa Berkshire Association members!
CN 4TK CN & & Family Family Showpigs Showpigs 4TKGenetics Genetics Cale Charlie Cale Niehaus Niehaus CharlieEngland England Sac Clearfield, Sac City, City,IA IA 50583 50583 Clearfield,IA IA50840 50840 (712) (402) (712) 660-0114 660-0114 (402)510-1710 510-1710 Cornhusker AJC Cornhusker Genetics Genetics AJCBerkshires Berkshires Bryce Adam Bryce Martin Martin and and Family Family Adam&&AlAlConover Conover Grand Baxter, Grand Junction, Junction, IA IA 50107 50107 Baxter,IA IA50028 50028 (816) (816)676-8560 676-8560 Cottonwood Cottonwood Farm Farm Clark Aaron Clark && Jean Jean Conover Conover AaronHoffman Hoffman Holstein, Ida Holstein,IA IA 51025 51025 IdaGrove, Grove,IA IA51455 51455 (712) (712) (712) 368-2209 368-2209 (712)364-4429 364-4429 Beinsen David Farnum Farnum BeinsenBreeding BreedingStock Stock David Estherville, Kelly Estherville, IA IA 51334 51334 Kelly&&Nina NinaBiensen Biensen (515) State (515) 290-3960 290-3960 StateCenter, Center,IA IA50247 50247 (641) (641)352-0549 352-0549 England England Berkshires Berkshires Ben & Doug England England Ben &Ethan EthanSchmaling Schmaling Doug Clearfield, Prescott, Clearfield, IA IA 50840 50840 Prescott,IA IA50859 50859 (641) (608) (641) 336-2925 336-2925 (608)212-0618 212-0618 Biz Fly’n KK Berkshires Berkshires BizEEAcres AcresBerkshires Berkshires Fly’n Lance Elston Lance Knobloch Knobloch ElstonBuls Bulsand andSons Sons Alvord, Waverly, Alvord,IA IA 51230 51230 Waverly,IA IA50677 50677 (605) (319) (605) 366-4385 366-4385 (319)276-4753 276-4753 Four Brice Four Generation Generation Berkshires Berkshires BriceConover Conover Clint Baxter, Clint Conover Conover Baxter,IA IA50028 50028 Ida (515) Ida Grove, Grove, IA IA 51445 51445 (515)979-3890 979-3890 (712) (712) 371-3590 371-3590 Casey CaseyConover Conover Grimm Council Grimm Family Family Farm Farm CouncilBluffs, Bluffs,IA IA51503 51503 Chad (712) Chad Grimm Grimm (712)880-2728 880-2728 Keosauqua, IA IA 52565 52565 Keosauqua, CJLFarms Farms CJL (319) 677-0785 677-0785 (319) Clark&&Casey CaseyConover Conover Clark CouncilBluffs, Bluffs,IA IA51503 51503 Council (712)880-2728 880-2728 (712) 9858 JUNE 2020 2019 MARCH
KBE KBE Showpigs Showpigs Brent Brent Egger Egger Linden, Linden, IA IA 50146 50146 (816) (816) 808-4090 808-4090 John John Hanson Hanson Villisca, Villisca, IA IA 50864 50864 (712) (712) 542-8736 542-8736 Long Long Family Family Clint Clint Long Long Cedar, Cedar, IA IA 52543 52543 Ploeger Showpigs Lonnie Ploeger Pearson, IA 51048 (712) 375-5932 Meister Family Ron Meister Kingsley, IA 51028 (712) 378-3160 Miller Acres Shannon Miller Harcourt, IA 50544 (515) 351-0654 MPT Farms Tod Wilson Sloan, IA 51055 (712) 212-1213 Pink Genetics Mike and Cody Goehring Douds, IA 52551 (319) 288-0706
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Phenotypic Acres Acres Phenotypic Drs. Pete Pete & & Lorraine Lorraine Hoffman Hoffman Drs. Ames, IA IA 50010 50010 Ames, (515) 233-3596 233-3596 (515) Ray Tekippe Ray Tekippe Earlville, IA IA 52041 52041 Earlville, (543) 563-4267 563-4267 (543) Reed Family Family Berks Berks Reed Ottumwa, IA IA 52501 52501 Ottumwa, (641) 777-1385 777-1385 -- Randy Randy (641) (641) 680-6731 - Melissa Brandon (641) 680-2990 - Brandon Rourke Sisters Genetics Genetics Rich & Mandy Rourke Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 594-0071 Ryan Morningstar Tiffin, IA 52340 (319) 231-0125 Seybold Berkshires Troy Seybold Wilcox, NE 68982 (308) 627-3362 Shady Brook Farm Chis Conover Oakland, IA 51560 (712) 369-0231 Stensland Farms Ryan Stensland Lisbon, IA 52253 (319) 331-9737
To become become aa member, member, To contact: contact: President –– President Lance Knobloch Knobloch Lance (605) 366-4385 (605) 366-4385 Secretary/Treasurer –– Secretary/Treasurer Melissa Reed-Appel Reed-Appel Melissa (641) 680-6731 (641) 680-6731 Or send send an an e-mail e-mail to to –– Or iowaberkshire@gmail.com iowaberkshire@gmail.com
Thompson Show Show Pigs Pigs Thompson Jim Thompson Thompson Jim West Branch, Branch, IA IA 52358 52358 West (641) 485-8217 485-8217 (641) Toenjes Show Show Pigs Pigs Toenjes Ryan Toenjes Toenjes Ryan Center Junction, Junction,IA IA 52212 52212 Center (319) 480-0395 480-0395 (319) Voyles Showpigs Showpigs Voyles Reggie Voyles Voyles Reggie Sac City, City, IA IA 50583 50583 Sac (712) 660-1157 660-1157 (712) Weinkoetz Farms Farms Weinkoetz Terry Weinkoetz Weinkoetz Terry Afton, IA IA 50830 50830 Afton, (641) 202-0141 202-0141 (641) West Valley Valley Farms Farms West Casey Conover Conover && Dan DanWhitten Whitten Casey Whiting, IA IA 51063 51063 Whiting, (712) 880-2728 880-2728 (712) White Knight Knight Farms Farms White Burdette Conover Conover Burdette Holstein, IA IA 51025 51025 Holstein, (712) 368-4481 368-4481 (712) Williamson Brothers Brothers Williamson Ray Williamson Williamson Ray Eagle Grove, Grove, IA IA 50533 50533 Eagle
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NEBRASKA A Cut Above ............................................ 8 OHIO www.thewendtgroup.com Breeder’s Choice ................................... 56 Ohio Berkshire Association................... 24 Ohio Chester White Association ........... 24 Ohio Poland China Association............. 24 Ohio Spotted Association ...................... 24 Pierce Swine Farm................................. 18
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Ray & Ryan Michou 4682 Dennis Rd. Weatherford, Texas 76087 817-304-2335 Ray 817-565-9956 Ryan
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Indiana Berkshire, Chester, Hereford, Poland, Spot & Tamworth Associations .......................... 18-19 Southern Gold Sires .................... 103
Wetovick Swine Farm .................... 11
ARKANSAS Masters, Jerry ............................... 102
ILLINOIS ASI Showpigs ................................ 21 Armstrong Genetics........................ 11 Hyland Farm, Wilma Mende ......... 60 Illinois Berkshire Association ......... 55 Norman Farms ............................... 26 Smith Farms .................................. 31
IOWA AJC Berkshires ...................... 25, 104 Conover, Brice ................................ 17 Iowa Berkshire Association ............ 98 Iowa Purebred Swine Council ....... 49 Phenotypic Acres ............................ 60 Schmidt, Randy & Becky .............. 12 Schminke Genetics .......................... 6 Tucker’s Polands................................ 5
MISSOURI Missouri Berkshire Association ...... 83 Missouri Spot Breeders Association .................................. 34 Reid Berks, Harlan.................... 52-53 Reid’s Polands ........................... 52-53
OHIO Breeder’s Choice ............................ 57 Ohio Breeders - All Breeds ............ 79 Pierce & O’Dell Swine Farm ........... 8 Shipley Swine Genetics ................... 7
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OKLAHOMA CKL Spots ........................................ 2 Miller, Wade ................................... 97 Perry Chesters ...............................100 Rice, Raymond & Sheryl ................. 3
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THE MOST POWERFUL RESULTS ARE ALWAYS BLACK AND WHITE!
Jerry Masters
Semen Available on all Herd Sires – Bearcat – Sugar Daddy – MasterPlan All Boars priced at $100 per dose Buy 2 get the 3rd dose free!!
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579 Buck Mountain Rd. Dover, AR 72837 Home (479) 331-4062 Cell (479) 970-0031
The excitement runs high on this great herd sire. He was named the 2020 Southwest Type Conference Reserve Champion Boar. MasterPlan is sired by Fear Factor and his dam is the foundation 3-4, Turn Up the Heat sow, who is also the dam of Fan The Flame!!! When you breed true breeding hogs, you build them from the ground up and MasterPlan is a perfect 10 on feet and legs. MasterPlan is big legged, opened up front to rear with a big, deep rib and center body. MasterPlan is attractive fronted and this guy has shag! He has a beautiful, rich hair coat that will be noticed by the most critical judges. MasterPlan will make his mark in the Poland Breed. Our very top sows are bred to MasterPlan for July, August and September litters. Call today and reserve your Southwest Poland show projects to get in the winner’s circle!
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