Producer Connection The official newsletter of the Texas Pork Producers Association
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CTBR Results Breeder Spotlight PEDv Information Rising Star
A few words from your Executive Director... Opportunities multiply when they are seized; they die when neglected. As always, it’s been a fast paced start to the new year with all of the stock shows and so many other activities that come up along the way. It was great to be at all the shows and visit with so many people and begin the path of meeting and getting to know everyone. But it doesn’t slow down yet. With breeding season in full swing and some litters already hitting the crate, there’s no rest for the weary. As we look into the immediate future of the association in regards to events, planning for conference and pork camp are well under way. I’m very excited; both look to be great events. It’s the planning and preparation of big events like these that’s important and so we’re always looking for assistance and fresh ideas. But not just with this, there’s other things too. We must always look to the future and the forethought of what’s on the horizon and capitalize on opportunities. That’s where I believe committees come into effect and can play a significant role in our progression as an association. The office has been receiving completed surveys by many of you and I greatly appreciate that. If you haven’t yet done one, I urge you to do so. Your information and ideas will take us to the next level and continue in a positive direction. Between reading them and visiting with y’all at the shows, I’ve heard many great ideas and am very motivated about all the potential. Being able to implement these thoughts is where committees come into play by opening the discussion of ideas. In the coming weeks, we’ll be able to look more closely and get detailed information out on how to become a part of a committee. For those of you unsure about getting involved, I think it’s important to realize the value committees play in an organization. First, we have a great set of individuals that serve as your Board of Directors. With so many years of experience combined, what a great opportunity to work with and learn from them. Committees enhance the effectiveness of the board. They serve as an important link between the Board of Directors, but in order to be most effective, committees need new members. Input, involvement, and participation is a must by all. There are many benefits to participating on a committee. 1) You gain access to different perspectives from a variety of people. 2) Service on a committee allows you to promote the swine industry, along with your specific area of interest. 3) Opportunities within the committee serve as a training ground for you to become a future leader within the organization. But perhaps the greatest benefit is the fact that you can feel good about being able to make a difference and have an impact within the industry. I used to stress to my students and judging team to be active and get involved. Not doing enough has proven to be a regret many have had. Being a part of the Texas Pork Producers, you get out what you put in, same as your own operation. The association will only benefit you, and everyone, if you get involved. For us to grow and thrive, which we are very capable of, it is necessary. Committee work can be very demanding, but the potential rewards are numerous. Reap all the benefits membership can offer and become involved today.
Meet The TPPA Staff Cassidy Smith
Cassidy Smith has worked for TPPA going on 6 years now, starting as a college intern in 2009 and later being hired as the Director of Communications. Her duties range from publications, media relations, and pork promotions to meeting planning and social media. She is responsible for publishing communication pieces such as the Producer Connection newsletter, Spring Buyers Guide of Texas Show Pigs, Texas Sales Trail, event materials and all other specialized communication pieces throughout the year. She is also in charge of sending electronic communications, keeping the website current and up to date with producer and consumer information, and social media efforts. Cassidy too assists in the planning of events and activities including Texas Pork Leadership Camp and Texas Pork Industry Conference and Youth Symposium. She also answers questions on CTBR and assists with other office duties as needed.
Jo Ann Mills
Jo Ann has been with TPPA for approximately 2 years and serves as the Administrative Assistance/ Book Keeper, having 30 plus years of experience in Accounting. Her duties include clerical and administrative tasks. She processes all membership applications and CTBR orders, Litter Records and Breeder Logs. She is also responsible for operating and maintaining TPPA’s financial computer program, handles all payment transactions, invoicing, book and record keeping and running monthly financial reports and budgetary items. Jo Ann is the person that makes sure money is in the bank, bills are paid, and keeps the office straight, all in a half days work!
April 2014
Happy 125th Anniversary TPPA
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL
15th ~ TPPA Internship Application Due to Office 22nd - 23rd ~ NSR Weanling Pig Extravaganza, Richmond, IN
Celebrating the past while embracing the future! TPPA Mission Statement “The mission of the Texas Pork Producers Association is to help our members produce and market pork for a profit.” Producer Connection is the official publication of the Texas Pork Producers Association and is published by the Texas Pork Producers Association. All inquiries should be directed to the TPPA office. Advertising Information To place an ad or for advertising rates and guidelines, please contact Texas Pork Producers Association at (512) 453-0615 or communications@texaspork.org
25th - NSR World Pork Expo Entry Deadline
MAY 15th ~ NSR Summer Type Conference Entry Deadline 23rd ~ Texas Pork Leadership Camp Application Deadline
JUNE 2nd ~ TPPA/CTBR Foundation Gilt Scholarship/Grant App Due 4th - 7th ~ World Pork Expo, Des Moines, IA 9th - 14th ~ Texas 4-H Round-up, College Station 15th - 20th ~ Texas Pork Leadership Camp 30th - July 5th ~ NSR Summer Type Conference, Louisville, KY
JULY 3 - 7 ~ TJLA Belt Buckle Bonanza, Waco rd
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11th - 12th ~ TPPA Industry Conference & Youth Symposium, Kerrville 14th - 18th ~ Texas State FFA Convention, Fort Worth
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Programs are made available to pork producers without regard to race, color, sex, religion or national origin. TPPA is an equal opportunity employer.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF
President - Kenneth Kensing, Fredericksburg
Lorenzo Devora, Pipe Creek Rory Duelm, New Braunfels Mike Gruber, Dalhart Kurt Kelso, Seguin David Kempen, San Angelo Barret Klein, Boerne Cody McCleery, Weatherford Robert Peffley, Miami Chuck Real, Marion Ewrin Schwartz, Jr., San Angelo Stanley Young, Lubbock
President Elect - Kyle Stephens, Amarillo Vice President - Jimmy Hayes, Port Lavaca Immediate Past President - Melton Harms, Springtown Executive Member - Corby Barrett, Perryton Executive Member - Denny Belew, Tahoka Executive Member - Jay Winter, Lubbock
Executive Vice President Brandon R. Gunn bgunn@texaspork.org Director of Communications Cassidy Smith csmith@texaspork.org Administrative Assistant Jo Ann Mills tppa@texaspork.org
fort worth Barrow show TPPA Certified Texas Bred Results Black OPB
Title Sponsor: Lindner Feed & Milling, Inc.
ClassPlace 1 RES. BREED CHAMPION 2 2nd 3 8th
Exhibited by Carson Reed Bobby Clark Dempsey Collums
Club / Chapter Wise Co. 4-H Potter Co 4-H Sherman FFA
Breeder, Farm Name Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms Billy Wiggs Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics
Hometown Perryton Clarendon Amarillo
6 7 8 9
Klaire Irwin Carter Adams Madlyn Baker Lexi Villarreal
Gruver FFA Gruver FFA Stanton FFA O’Donnell FFA
Walser Farms Walser Farms Wintex Farms Luther Hill
Canadian Canadian Lubbock Lamesa
Duroc
2nd 2nd RES. BREED CHAMPION BREED CHAMPION
Champion Duroc
Reserve Champion Black OPB
Hampshire 12 13 14 15 16
2nd 4th 3rd 1st 3rd
White OPB
Cara Paschall Ashton Tibbetts Cade Comett Cameron Duvall McKenzie Hicks
Dickens Co. 4-H Coleman FFA Stephens Co. 4-H Perryton FFA Randall Co. 4-H
Reserve Champion Duroc Jeremy Cabler, Cabler Farms Kevin Thomas Woodward Farms Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Dan Young, Young Livestock
Spur Jacksboro Skellytown Montgomery Burkburnet
19 20 21
5th 3rd 3rd
Kara Beth Jones Lamb Co. 4-H Emily Stancell Parmer Co. 4-H Cody Paige Audrain Stratford FFA
Todd & Moriah Beyers Milton Marrow, Marrow Farms Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms
Abernathy Levelland Amarillo
24 25 26
RES. BREED CHAMPION 1st BREED CHAMPION
Garrett Cox Hope Halfmann Tyler Endicott
Daniel Schley, Schley Scott Halfmann Wintex Farms
Fayetteville Garden City Lubbock
Yorkshire
Valley Mills FFA Glasscock Co. 4-H Lubbock Co. 4-H
Champion Yorkshire
Crossbred
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
4th 3rd 3rd 2nd 4th 2nd 1st 6th
Sawyer Jones Hallie Conklin Jake Toler Derek Wleck Jordan Pohnert Cameron Knight Tristan Canales Hannah Wilbanks
Spearman FFA Potter Co. 4-H New Home FFA Hartley FFA Carson Co. 4-H Shallowater FFA Sinton FFA Harper FFA
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Karlin Livestock Chris Fischbacher, Fischbacher Show Pigs Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Jason Miller, MVB Genetics Clay Farms Gary Patterson Livestock Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics Glenn Kaiser, BK Genetics
Gruver Wildorado Fayetteville Sunray White Deer Dimmitt Amarillo Center Point
To view all CTBR Class Champion results and photos please visit ww.texaspork.org
Mus t See Film
Released May 1, 2014
Most Americans have never stepped foot on a farm or ranch or even talked to the people who grow and raise the food we eat. Farmland offers viewers an intimate and firsthand glimpse into the lives of six young farmers and ranchers across the U.S., showing their high-risk/high-reward jobs and their passion for a way of life that has been passed down from generation to generation, yet continues to evolve. “In Farmland, audiences will hear thoughts and opinions about agriculture, but not from me, and not from a narrator,” Moll says about his film. “They’re from the mouths of the farmers and ranchers themselves.”
Photo Credits, Don Holtz
Academy Award®-winning filmmaker James Moll’s new feature documentary, Farmland, will be released nationally May 1, 2014. The film will be distributed via D&E Entertainment in more than 60 major markets. Numerous national exhibitors will be carrying the film including: Regal Cinemas, Marcus Theatres, Carmike Cinemas, Landmark Theatres and many key independent theaters.
Director James Moll traveled across the country meeting young farmers and ranchers, spending 5 months selecting the final six to feature in the film. Moll extensively researched the subject and looked for individuals from different farming and ranching production methods, various types of crops and livestock, and geographic diversity. Representing the pork industry will be Ryan Veldhuizen, a fourth generation farmer taking over the operation of his family’s hog, soybean and corn farm in Minnesota. Visit www.FarmlandFilm.com to locate a theatre near you where Farmland will be screening, as well as additional information about the film and to watch the trailer. This film was funded with generous support from the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA).
Breeder Spotlight
Randy & Scott Huseman Huseman Genetics Integrity. Commitment. Humility. Work Ethic. The combination of these traits would make for someone to be successful in anything they do, whether it be a ballplayer, a doctor, or in this case, a hog producer. These characteristics describe the Huseman family to a T, as they represent a dedicated and reputable operation built on a tradition of doing things right and showing a passion for family, their hogs and helping others. The Huseman family has been involved in raising and showing Purebred Poland China swine since the 1940’s with three generations involved in the operation. Their grandfather Frank Huseman started raising Polands and continued to do so until 1960. In 1973 Dennis Huseman, father of Randy and Scott, started raising Polands. Then Randy got the bug and began a Purebred Berkshire herd in 1988. Following the passing of their father in 1996, Randy and Scott merged the Poland and Berkshire herds, adding Purebred Spots in 2002. Continuing the family tradition, Randy and Scott Huseman now own and operate Huseman Genetics in Nazareth, Texas. Huseman Genetics is a Purebred sow operation consisting of 20-25 Poland China, Berkshire, and Spots, offering show pigs, breeding stock and semen sales; farrowing 2 times a year starting around August/September and again in January/February.
Frank Huseman 1948 Grand Champion Litter at Fort Worth
Dennis Huseman Amarillo Stock Show
2013 Champion Berkshire Barrow at San Antonio
2010 Champion Berkshire at Houston
All three generations have had great success raising pigs. Frank bred the Grand Champion Overall in Fort Worth in 1946, Grand Champion litter in Fort Worth in 1948, including other winnings throughout the years. Dennis Huseman raised the original “Bionic” boar, Champion Open Gilt and Bred Gilt at the 1977 SWTC, showed the Champion Gilt at the 1979 STC along with the Champion Boar at the 1983 NBS named “Stadium” which sold for $10,500. What makes quality breeding stock? Sows need to be sound with good underline quality. Sows need to be able to get up and down in the crate so she will consume enough feed to raise a big litter. Sows or gilts need to look feminine and not like barrows. Your boars also need to be sound with good muscle and bone. They need to look the way you want the barrows to look. Even though we use 100% AI, the boar still needs to be able to breed naturally.
2013 Champion Berkshire Gilt at National Barrow Show
2013 Champion Weanling Gilt at Fall Classic
What advice would y’all give to young breeders? A good sow base is the most important part of being successful. Stick with the basics, don’t always chase the fad. Sound, functional hogs with the right muscle and bone will always keep you on the right path to success. Study the genetics to build your herd and understand that success doesn’t happen overnight. Get involved in industry organizations such as breed associations, youth organizations and Pork Producer organizations. And always be honest with your customers.
What benefits does agriculture instill in people? Family time and values! The whole family can be involved in Scott Huseman Family this industry. You get to work with the young people and be an influence in their lives. The friends we have made over the years is priceless and it has been a great opportunity to travel and see different parts of the USA. Where do y’all see the hog industry headed? The industry is moving in a positive direction. We are trying to put the muscle and bone on a little bigger frame and soundness has become extremely important.
“Fads come & go, but good, sound, functional hogs will always keep you in the business.”
What are challenges for the hog industry? Disease is always a threat to the industry and currently PEDv has been a big issue. It could cause financial setback and production losses; PEDv can make you or break you. Biosecurity is a must, every herd needs a health program.
What are challenges for your operation? Costs. Expenses continue to rise, but in the end it still needs to be profitable for us to continue our operation. Another is keeping our sows productive and feminine. If not we begin to see too many negative issues when farrowing.
Randy Huseman Family
Randy and Scott have not been strangers to success either, some of their highlights include: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Reserve Champion Boar 1998 SWTC Champion Boar 1998 NBS Champion Boar 2000 Fall Classic “Major Impact” Selling 2 weanling Poland boars to boar studs “Major Impact” and “The Revolution” Champion & Reserve Champion Polands 2005 San Antonio 2005 CPS Extravaganza: Supreme Champion Berkshire Male, Champion Poland Male, Reserve Champion Poland Female, Champion Berkshire Female and Reserve Champion Overall Bred 7 Breed Champions and Reserve Breed Champions at 2005 Texas Majors Sold Berkshire weanling Boar “Rolex” to boar stud in 2005 Champion Berkshire barrow 2010 Houston Partners on “Who Knows What” that sired the Champion at San Antonio in 2012 Champion Berkshire barrow in San Antonio in 2013 Grand Champion Castro Co. Stock Show then proceeded to win Champion Berk in San Antonion 2014
Who do you admire the most? Our Dad! He always taught us success would come with hard work. He was an honest man with good family values and passed that along to us. Our mom has also been a big supporter of the operation, we both have other jobs and without her help in the day to day operations, and especially in the farrowing house, we would not be as successful as we have been.
Showing livestock has been a positive influence in Randy and Scott’s life starting at a young age. Randy tells us, “Every show has its uniqueness; junior shows are fast paced, while breeding shows are more laid back so there’s time for making new friends and visiting with old ones. But we enjoy every show we can be a part of.” Randy and Scott are both involved in FFA programs helping students with their projects. Scott shares, “I want to teach my kids that hard work and dedication will lead to success and be gracious winners and losers. Always be a good sportsman in all aspects of life. Family is most important and family values.” Huseman Genetics were honored to share their family history and operation information and would love to assist you in any of your Poland, Berks or Spot needs. Visit them in Nazareth or at www.husemangenetics.com.
“Never stop listening & learning. Always be progressive in your thoughts.”
2014 Champion Berkshire at San Antonio
WH AT ’S YO UR NE XT S T E P.
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To remain successful as a pork producer you have to stay in step with the latest science, research, education and management practices. All of these resources are available to you through the Pork Quality Assurance ® Plus (PQA Plus®) program. Two important components, education and site assessment, are proven ways you can gain practical knowledge to help manage your operation better and more productively. And that’s a step in the right direction. Learn more about PQA Plus and the advantages it offers. Call 800-456-7675. Funded by America’s Pork Checkoff Program and Texas Pork Producers Association.
San Antonio Swine Skillathon Results
Junior Contestants
Intermediate Contestants
1st Place ~ Kyla Beck - Marion FFA 2nd Place ~ Kyle Real - Denton Co. 4-H 3rd Place ~ Holly Anderson - Guadalupe Co. 4-H 4th Place ~ Zachary Gray - Cameron Co. 4-H 5th Place ~ Terra McClellen - Odem FFA
1st Place ~ Delaney Ramsdell - Sutton Co. 4-H 2nd Place ~ Alexandra Ely - Kendall Co. 4-H 3rd Place ~ Karson Kelson - Guadalupe Co. 4-H 4th Place ~ Kameron Smith - Coryell Co. 4-H 5th Place ~ Neeley Curry - Randall Co. 4-H
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Senior Contestants 1st Place ~ Hadley O’Hair - Limestone Co. 4-H 2nd Place ~ Shalin Lawson - Hale Co. 4-H 3rd Place ~ Sara McManus - Lexington FFA 4th Place ~ Micah Rainey - Stephenville FFA 5th Place ~ Landon Eldridge - Burleson Co. 4-H
Genetic Giants Making a REAL Impact Power Point Point Taken x Homebody Bred by Ottenwalter, CA. An absolute Truck coming & going w/ the Build & Balance to be the next GREAT purebred!
Super Stud
Aces High Royal Fluxh x Rib Crib Bred by Albright, MI. An ultra Square, Massively built red boar with Flexibility and Comfort to burn!
Superman x Legend Owned with Jones & Bennett Powerful, Stout features built on a flawless Design and Skeleton (Pictured at an athletic 18 months)
This Just In... Surpreme Champion Gilt CTBR Texas Stars Show Bred by Barbee
Sired by Papi Grande
Papi Grande
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san antonio Barrow show TPPA Certified Texas Bred Results Title Sponsor: Lindner Feed & Milling, Inc.
Exhibited b y: Riley Du nn Bred by: M att & Curry Allen Allen Farm s
mpion Grand Cha ed er Crossbr th O 0 0 1 s Clas Champion Crossbred
Berkshire
ClassPlace 1 1st 2 2nd 3 BREED CHAMPION
Spot
Exhibited by Tyler Robinson Garrison Haseloff Faithe Huseman
Club / Chapter Rockwall FFA Parmer Co. 4-H Nazareth FFA
Breeder, Farm Name Willard & Peyton Hill, Hill Show Pigs Scott Huseman, Huseman Genetics Scott Huseman, Huseman Genetics
Champion Hampshire
Champion Brekshire
Hometown Nevada Nazareth Nazareth
Reserve Champion Hampshire
6 7 8 9
4th 1st 1st 4th
Layne Jones Lani Wright Austin Mason Mike Petras
Canyon FFA Oldham Co. 4-H Farwell FFA Sinton FFA
Brian Stewart, B&B Show Pigs Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics Mason Brothers Show Pigs Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics
Friona Amarillo Muleshoe Amarillo
12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27
3rd 4th 2nd DIVISION CHAMPION 1st 1st BREED CHAMPION DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 1st RES. BREED CHAMPION 2nd 1st
JD Reed Chelsi Vineyard Dakota Buck Seth Bearden Bradley Duvall Stephen May Nola McGarraugh Raylee Murry Madison Haseman Danielle Heater Laney Mosley Madeleine Bezner
Spearman FFA Stephenville FFA Perryton FFA Crowell FFA Perryton FFA Sweetwater FFA Perryton FFA Perryton FFA Randall Co. 4H West Texas FFA George West FFA Dalham Co. 4H
Shane Swenhaugen, Rival Genetics Jennie Wann, W-2 Show Pigs Clay Farms Clay Farms Shane Swenhaugen, Rival Genetics Cory Rains, Rains Livestock Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms Josh Vincent, Vincent Farms James Holt, Jr., Holt Farms Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms
Canadian Roscoe White Deer White Deer Canadian Roscoe Montgomery Fayetteville Perryton Howe Kyle Amarillo
Hampshire
Duroc 32 33 34 35 38 39 40 41
2nd 1st DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 2nd DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 2nd 3rd BREED CHAMPION
Champion Duroc Tristan Canales Madison Giebel Guy Hughes Landon Emmert Kinzi Hays Ellen Stuart Colby Medlin Ryan Zabava
Sinton FFA Bellville FFA Smyer FFA Ennis FFA Merkel FFA Wolfforth FFA Salado FFA Comfort FFA
Champion Poland Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics Daniel & Lance Engeling, Engeling Show Pigs Bob Schnitker, Schnitker Show Pigs Phillips Show Pigs Wintex Farms Phillips Show Pigs Steele Hog Farm Walser Farms
Amarillo Brenham Howe Levelland Lubbock Levelland Temple Canadian
Poland 46 47
BREED CHAMPION 4th
Landon Wheeler Randen Reep
Roberts Co. 4-H Hockley Co. 4-H
Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms
Amarillo Amarillo
50 51 52 53 56 57 58 59
1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st 2nd RES. BREED CHAMPION 1st
Blake Shellgrove Konner Olney Jayton Benavidez Riley Reep Kylar Pepper Adrian Lambert Sonny Bohannon Destiny Phillips
Stanton FFA Hawley FFA Milam Co. 4-H Hockley Co. 4-H Klondike FFA Hamlin FFA Collinsworth Co. 4-H Blue Ridge FFA
Schwertner-Byrd-Helms Roger & Jeremy Lacy, Lacy Show Pigs Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Josh Krohn, DL Show Pigs Shannon Barbee, Shannon Barbee Show Pigs Kenneth & Caroline Kensing, K&C Farms Rockin’ P Genetics
Miles Seminole Fayetteville Amarillo Lamesa Hamlin Fredericksburg Canadian
Dark Crossbred
Reserve Champion Dark Cross
Chester White
64 65 66
1st BREED CHAMPION 5th
Landrace
Champion Chester
Reserve Champion Landrace
Carlee Metcalf Tommy Butler III Kenlee MCBride
Stratford FFA Ochitree FFA Stratford FFA
Lance Horsford, Horsford Show Pigs Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms Jason Miller, MVB Genetics
Stratford Perryton Sunray
69 70
1st RES. BREED CHAMPION
Mikalea Leorwald Zak Barton
Florence FFA Hale Co. 4-H
Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Todd & Moriah Beyers
Amarillo Abernathy
73 74 75 78 79 80
2nd 1st DIVISION CHAMPION RES. BREED CHAMPION BREED CHAMPION 4th
Payton Harrell Jaci Horton Jess Hoel Stockton Blount Haley Harpe Blake Cumbie
Spearman FFA Blue Ridge FFA Frenship FFA Potter Co. 4-H Perryton FFA Sweetwater FFA
Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Carl Kent & Sons Rod Karlin, Karlin Livestock Chris Fischbacher, Fischbacher Show Pigs Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Rory Duelm, Duelm Farms
Montgomery Pottsboro Gruver Wildorado Fayetteville New Braunfels
85 86 87 88 91 92 93 94 97 98 99 100 103 104 105 106
DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 1st DIVISION CHAMPION 4th 1st 2nd DIVISION RES. CHAMPION GRAND CHAMPION 3rd 1st 1st DIVISION CHAMPION
Jontra Anderson Hunter Drennan Cassidee Butler Cyerra Lacky Shallan Anderson Garrett Cox Kirbie Faoul Jayden Longino Keith Richards April Balero Josie Hicks Rilee Dunn Madalyn Hoel Lindsey Lamkin Latimer Burnett Wyatt Whitaker
Perryton FFA Jacksboro FFA Ochitree Co. 4-H Tivy FFA Perryton FFA Vally Mills FFA Washingotn Co. 4-H Aransas Co. 4-H Stamford FFA O’Connor FFA Randall Co. 4-H Ira FFA Frenship FFA Shallowater FFA Sweetwater FFA Brenham FFA
The Herd Fischer Show Pigs Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms Kenneth & Caroline Kensing, K&C Farms Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Fischer Show Pigs Rory Duelm, Duelm Farms Rory Duelm, Duelm Farms Matt & Curry Allen, Allen Farms Grand Slam Swine Genetics Fischer Show Pigs Matt & Curry Allen, Allen Farms Rod Karlin, Karlin Livestock Kelby McCorkle, Silver Valley Show Pigs Jennie Wann, W-2 Show Pigs Rory Duelm, Duelm Farms
Haskell Iowa Park Perryton Fredericksburg Fayetteville Iowa Park New Braunfels New Braunfels Ovalo Helotes Iowa Park Ovalo Gruver Coleman Roscoe New Braunfels
Yorkshire
Crossbred
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Texas Pork Producers Association Delegates Provide Input on Checkoff Programs During Pork Forum National Pork Industry Forum recharged delegates representing both the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council and reaffirmed the passion pork producers from across the nation share. Held March 6-8 in Kansas City, Mo., the messages shared at the Pork Forum were realistic, optimistic and encouraging.
Kenneth Kensing, K&C Farms of Fredericksburg, and Corby Barret of Texas Farms LLC. in Perryton, served as delegates to the Pork Act Delegate assembly. They were both appointed as delegates by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “It was important to me to represent pork producers from across the U.S. as a Pork Act Delegate,” said Corby Barrett. “As an industry, when we stand united and work toward a common goal, we can yield positive results for pork producers.”
Kenneth and Corby were two of 156 delegates who traveled from across the country to represent pork producers and importers who sell products in the United States. The duties of a delegate include nominating members to serve on the National Pork Board; establishing how much of the Pork Checkoff is returned to state organizations; and providing direction on the pork promotion, research and consumer information priorities funded by the Pork Checkoff. America’s pork producers contribute 40 cents of every $100 of sales to the Checkoff, and importers use a sales formula to contribute a similar amount. The role of the Pork Checkoff is to promote and enhance consumer demand for pork on a global basis; invest in research designed to improve production practices and safeguard the pork supply, environment, and animal well-being; and educate America’s pig farmers on modern livestock production practices through sharing techniques, training, and certification programs.
The National Pork Board earlier approved a 2014 budget for national spending of $64.0 million for promotion, research, and education programs. The work of the Pork Checkoff is centered on protecting the ability of farmers to produce pork, reposition pork’s image, and enable producers to remain highly competitive on a global basis. Over the last year, the pork industry as a whole has faced an enormous number of challenges. From the outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)-backed Proposition 2 in California, producers haven’t had an easy year. Despite these challenges, the outlook remains bright, leaving producers optimistic for the future.
“Even though the lists of our challenges never decrease, we must focus on the future,” Karen Richter, retiring president of the National Pork Board told a room filled with delegates. Delegates at the National Pork Board Delegate Session are sworn in on March 7, 2014 at the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Mo. She continued: “We can all work together, uniting in a common goal…the power of one.” Some of the highlights include: • The Pork Checkoff has invested over $1 million on PEDV research since June 2013 • Last year, pork was the only U.S. meat gaining domestic market share – domestic real per capita expenditures increased nearly every month in 2013 • In 2013, the top five U.S. pork markets in total dollar value include Japan ($1.885 billion), Mexico ($1.22 billion), China and Hong Kong ($903 million), Canada ($844 million), and Central and South America ($306 million) • More than 5 million pigs died in 9 months because of the PEDv outbreak -- 1.3 million in January alone. Will warmer weather this summer slow PEDv’s spread? • The honoring of retiring presidents Karen Richter (National Pork Board) and Randy Spronk (NPPC) and retiring board members.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), filled the afternoon sessions, pointing to the industry’s affirmation of feeding the world with pork produced in a “humane, responsible way.” “Make your voices heard. We need to speak up about how we raise and care for our animals, how we protect the environment and how we are the backbone of rural communities,” NPPC President Randy Spronk said.
Advisements and resolutions passed by the Pork Act Delegate include: • COMM #1: Communication Terms MOTION: The National Pork Board shall continue to research and identify trends in consumer friendly language, and develop and distribute new and existing resources which communicate universal messaging proven to resonate positively and effectively with consumers throughout the entire pork chain. An emphasis should be placed on animal care practices. • COMM #2: WE CARE® MOTION: NPPC and NPB shall continue and enhance the efforts to share the story of pork producer’s commitment to socially responsible pork production. These efforts should include the WE CARE® initiative, Channel Outreach to retailers and food service companies, and participation in the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance which is working to build consumer trust. Further, NPPC and NPB shall solicit financial support from others in the food chain for these effort • ST #1: Animal Handling and Welfare Assurance Programs MOTION: The National Pork Board in cooperation with the National Pork Producers Council shall continue to develop and then introduce a new standardized program for animal handling, welfare assurance and production assurance.
• ST #2: Group Identification at the Packing Plant MOTION: The National Pork Board shall work with researchers and packing plant personnel to explore alternative identification practices that limit stress on the animal and streamline the unloading process at the packing plant. • ST #3: Feed Ingredient Handling MOTION: The National Pork Board shall work with researchers and feed ingredient providers to develop practices and management techniques to reduce or eliminate potential contaminates from the feed supply system. • ST #4: Swine Health Surveillance Date MOTION: The National Pork Board, in cooperation with the National Pork Producers Council, shall draft plans for funding and building the infrastructure needed to collect and manage swine health surveillance data through: 1. An industry-driven and directed program housed with the National Pork Board; or 2. an industry funded third party entity housed independently of the National Pork Board; or 3. a state-federal-industry program cooperatively funded and managed.
• ST #5: Support Use of Effective Methods to Stimulate Protective Immunity MOTION: NPPC/NPB supports use of all effective methods to stimulate protective immunity against enteric pathogens, including “feedback” which is related to the human medical practice of coprophagy. Most recently these enteric pathogens include PED virus. The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through the Pork Checkoff, U.S. pork producers and importers pay $0.40 per $100 of value when pigs are sold and when pigs or pork products are brought into the United States. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and food service marketing, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. For more information on Checkoff-funded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Services at (800) 456-7675 or check the website at www.pork.org.
The National Pork Producers Council conducts public-policy outreach on behalf of its 43 affiliated state associations, enhancing opportunities for the success of U.S. pork producers and other industry stakeholders by establishing the U.S. pork industry as a consistent and responsible supplier of high-quality pork to the domestic and world markets. The Strategic Investment Program, is the primary source of funds for the National Pork Producers Council. By enrolling in SIP, you are assured a seat at the table when decisions are made regarding the future of the U.S. pork industry. For more information or to join NPPC, visit www.nppc.org
Legislative Education Action Development Resource In 2013, the National Pork Producers Council’s grassroots network Legislative Education Action Development Resource (LEADR) trained 31 U.S. pork industry participants. Today, more than 1,000 individuals have chosen to be part of the program. The LEADR program helped organize more than 1,600 contacts to elected officials across the country. These contacts were a result of 13 calls-to-action ranging from state issues to the Farm Bill. This program lead to more than 1,000 contacts To Washington, D.C., on the Farm Bill alone.
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Why you are needed as a LEADR If you’re not telling your story, someone else will! Your voice is needed in the halls of your state capital and in Washington, D.C., to ensure that lawmakers understand how their decisions affect your business, your family, your community and the U.S. pork industry’s ability to provide consumers with a safe, affordable and healthy supply of pork. LEADR goal To build, maintain and coordinate an effective grassroots movement of trained and willing volunteers who can be mobilized easily and rapidly to advance important pork industry issues or defend against bad public policy. Who can be a LEADR? If you are engaged in the pork business, have an interest in public policy issues, a willingness to be a grassroots volunteer and a desire to protect and promote the U.S. pork industry, you will want to participate in the LEADR program. LEADR training Training programs are designed with you in mind. From a one-hour “webinar” for seasoned industry supporters to a comprehensive four-hour training course, the LEADR program gives you the opportunity to learn the necessary skills and become part of the grassroots mobilization of producers and industry allies to tell the story of U.S. pork. LEADR programs will be customized for your state and are flexible to address the specific interests of a common group of participants. LEADR is more than training • LEADR will link you with your state and national elected officials and keep you updated when your public officials support public policy efforts, legislation or groups that will be harmful to your business. • LEADR will notify you when your personal efforts are needed to make a call or visit, write a letter or take some other action so your efforts are meaningful. • LEADR will respect your time and interests. You decide what kind of time commitment you can make and in which activities you will participate. As a LEADR you will be kept informed about current industry issues and developments, AND you will help shape the public policy initiatives affecting the pork industry at both the state and federal level. How you can become a LEADR Attend a LEADR training program to learn the skills and current industry issues so you can tell your own story. Contact: 1. NPPC at 515-278-8012 or Director of LEADR Bryan Humphreys at humphreysb@nppc.org. 2. TPPA and tell them us you want to become a LEADR participant.
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PEDv Frequently Asked Questions The Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus has been affecting pork producers across the country since May of last year and has proven devastating for every operation it comes in contact with. Sadly, there were many people who didn’t think much about it until PEDv affected the showpig world. Since then, it has been the talk of the barns. As we try to answer some questions that have been on everyone’s minds, it is important to seek out advice from subject matter experts such as vets and those that have gone through this experience and dealt with PEDv head on.
What is PED Virus? Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus is a disease occurring only in pigs, caused by a coronavirus that does exactly what the disease name implies: produces acute and severe outbreaks of diarrhea that rapidly transmits among all ages of pigs (epidemic).
How will it affect my sow herd, boars, and older pigs? As age and weight increases in pigs, less effects are seen. Hogs will still have a period of diarrhea and go off feed, resulting in a loss of performance between a few days and two weeks. There have been some reports of reproductive failure in breeding females.
What should I do if PEDv is diagnosed and confirmed in my breeding herd? Always consult a veterinarian for current advice since the “best practices” for PED virus control are still evolving. The objective should be to establish herd immunity quickly by assuring all animals are exposed and infected as soon as possible. The sooner all pigs are infected, the sooner the shedding of PEDv will be limited, thereby minimizing the chances of PEDv becoming endemic. Contact your veterinarian to What are the signs that PEDv May develop a specific strategy be present on my operation? for your herd. Immunity can Severity of the disease is variable; be induced via feedback of the primary, and often only, clinical intestinal contents and feces signs are acute watery diarrhea and to sows and replacement vomiting along with loss of appetite. gilts; however, immunity is not lifelong. Procedures and How can I test for and accurately number of times to feedback diagnose the presence of PEDv? will vary. For litters in the Because of similar clinical crates, wean early or as soon presentation to TGE, laboratory as possible. It’s also critical testing is required for identification. to contain the virus to your Contact your veterinarian for proper methods, but site and avoid further spread of the virus. Establish samples can be taken from tissue, feces, or blood. and respect the Line of Separation which marks the Effectiveness from the samples will depend on what separation from outside the facility to the inside area stage the animal is infected. Most common diagnostic where pigs are located. tool is PCR. PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) analysis is a laboratory technique utilized to detect even very Does sow inoculation work in preventing my litters small amounts of DNA material within a sample. This from contracting PEDv? analysis must be done within a reputable veterinary It has been demonstrated to work, but not 100% diagnostic lab. Accurate diagnosis through proper effective. Pregnant females will require approximately testing is essential to know a herd’s infection status. three weeks to develop sufficient maternal antibodies to protect their litters from the PED virus. Piglets will If the hogs become infected, how long does it take for need to ingest sufficient amounts of colostrum for the before the hogs become sick? immunity to be protective. Neonatal piglet survival The incubation period has been demonstrated to be should begin to return to normal 3-4 weeks after the approximately 12-36 hours from inoculation until the feedback and exposure process began. appearance of clinical signs. When PEDv infected swine are introduced to a naïve premise, clinical signs typically appear within 4-5 days. How is PEDv transmitted? PEDv is most commonly introduced via fecal-oral contact with infected swine, but may also be introduced to naïve premises by contaminated equipment, fomites, or personnel. Infected pigs, manure, or any materials that manure can stick to may transfer the virus. Dirty boots, clothing, hands, vehicles, and trailers can spread the disease. It is possible that PEDv can persist on a premise where consecutive litters are infected and do not have immunity after weaning.
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How long can I expect before my operation returns to normal? There are too many unknowns, and each operation is different, to accurately say. Approximately 3 weeks after acute infection or feedback exposure, piglet condition will improve but expect that they may still be PEDv positive. Production of PEDv negative pigs may take up to 120 days after the initial outbreak and will depend on the success of your exposure, cleanup, and biosecurity procedures. It has been reported that operations have re-broke. This further stresses the approach of PREVENTION.
What should I do to prevent PEDv coming onto my farm? Sanitation & biosecurity are the best means of prevention and ensuring the introduction of PEDv negative animals. Institute biosecurity protocols that include measures addressing personnel, animal, and supply movements. Should I expose my herd now, even if I don’t have it? Ensure facilities and No. If your premise is not infected, then why introduce transportation are such a potentially deadly virus that can spread so thoroughly washed, quickly. Immunity is not lifelong. There have been disinfected, and dried before pigs enter. Do not take numerous operations that have re-broke with PEDv. boots, clothing, or equipment between pig populations. Bringing the virus onto your place puts you at greater Do not commingle sources or groups of pigs. risk for future outbreaks. With no current vaccines proving to be very effective, again, keeping PEDv out of Has it been confirmed in Texas? your herd should be the number one priority. With the Yes. According to National Pork Board and TVMDL, virus being so potent and easily transmitted, others in there have been positive samples reported. Locations the immediate area become at a much greater risk to of the positive premises are disclosed. It has been becoming infected. It’s important to be diligent with confirmed to be present at least at one stock show. good biosecurity practices and focus on prevention. Communication is important between producers to It too is always important to communicate and seek minimize the spread of the disease. PEDv cannot be advice from trusted veterinarians and those who have contained without knowing where the virus is present. successfully dealt with PEDv. Knowing the infection status of premises will help all of us manage our biosecurity practices and protocol How long will/can a hog shed the virus? The time frame can range. It has been most commonly controls. estimated to be 3-4 weeks, but has been reported as Should I tell others if my operation has broke with PEDv? long as 100-120 days. Communication is key. We don’t know how to prevent if we don’t where it is. It is important and respectful to How can the virus be killed? your neighbors who have pigs in the area and 68 degrees for a period of 7 days.; 160 degrees for contact to potential visitors and let them know that there has 10 minutes. These two temperature / time controls been a positive diagnosis and that you are working to have been proven to eliminate the virus. Effective control the infection on your farm. disinfectants include: Tek-Trol, 1Stroke, Environ, Virkon S, Synergize, Chlorox. What is being done? The communication and subsequent awareness has Is there a vaccine for PEDv? resulted in a greater number of individuals practicing Yes, but they have proven to not be very effective. biosecurity protocols, which is a step in the right direction. But biosecurity is only as good as the weakest link; everyone must do their part and be diligent. To date, the Pork Checkoff has funded 17 PEDV-related research projects totaling nearly $1.7 million. The Institute for Feed Research and Education also has pledged $100,000 toward PEDV research. The National Pork Board publishes the research updates on a biweekly basis at www.pork.org. www.texaspork.org
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Pork Industry Launches Three-Prong Strategy to Stem PEDV Spread The National Pork Board has announced additional funds earmarked for research in the fight against the further spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV), which was first identified in the United States last May. The funds – $650,000 through supplemental funding approved by the Pork Checkoff Board of Directors in early March and $500,000 through a new agreement with Genome Alberta, will provide new opportunities for research. “This has become one of the most serious and devastating diseases our pig farmers have faced in decades,” said Karen Richter, a Minnesota producer and president of the National Pork Board. “While it has absolutely no impact on food safety, it has clear implications for the pork industry in terms of supplying pork to consumers. Our No. 1 priority is to address PEDV.” Additionally, the Pork Checkoff announced a new collaboration with a number of industry players, including the National Pork Producers Council, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, the American Feed Industry Association, the National Grain and Feed Association, the National Renderers Association and the North American Spray Dried Blood and Plasma Protein Producers, which is made up of five membercompanies throughout the United States and Canada. Working together, this project will align swine, feed and veterinary groups to bring an even higher level of collaboration in the fight against the disease. Now active in some parts of Canada, PEDV continues to cause a heavy loss of piglets on farms across the United States. “I am hopeful others will join our coordinated effort to specifically define risks and share information to contain the further spread of PEDV,” said Richter. The new effort was announced during the annual National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, PEDV has surfaced in 26 states. Steve Meyer, president of Paragon Economics and a Pork Checkoff consultant, estimates the loss of more than 5 million piglets in the past several months, with 1.3 million lost in January alone. “Losses of this magnitude will ultimately have a consumer impact through a reduction in supply,” Meyer said. “Some pork supply will be made up through producing higher market-weight hogs and through other loss mitigation actions, but today we are already seeing summer pork futures climb to record levels.” Part of the Checkoff’s supplemental funding of $650,000 will be used for feed-related research to better understand the potential role feed may play in PEDV transmission. Also, a portion of the funding will be used to identify ways to increase sow immunity and to better understand transmission and biosecurity risks. This brings the current level of Checkoff-funded research to approximately $1.7 million since June 2013. “That investment will be centered on further containing PEDV with a specific focus on feed research and related issues, building the immunity of breeding herds and biosecurity measures,” said Dr. Paul Sundberg, vice president of Science and Technology at the National Pork Board. In a related move, Genome Alberta is cooperating with the National Pork Board to identify research gaps in understanding PEDV and stem its spread. Genome Albert has committed approximately $500,000 toward a coordinated U.S./Canadian effort and is seeking additional funds from Canadian, provincial and regional agencies. Every two weeks, the Pork Checkoff publishes the PEDV Update newsletter with some of the latest information and resources available. All Checkoff-funded PEDV-related materials are available at pork.org/pedv.
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now offering porcine epidemic diarrhea virus PCR The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in Amarillo now offers a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). The test, developed at TVMDL, provides a much-needed service to the Texas swine industry as they work to protect their herds from the PED virus. TVMDL PEDV PCR at a glance: • detect the virus from feces or intestine specimens • run PCR for low-cost, $25 in state/$30 out-of-state • available to order through the Amarillo lab Development of this assay shows TVMDL’s responsiveness to industry and U.S. livestock concerns. With the integration of this test, the laboratory can stay at the forefront of emerging disease detection. If you have questions regarding the test, contact the laboratory toll free at 1-888-646-5623. TVMDL.tamu.edu • TVMDL-Amarillo PO Box 3200 Amarillo, TX 78116-3200 Tel. 806.353.7478 Fax. 806.359.0636
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Cut peppers in half and use a spoon to remove the seeds and white membranes. Fill each pepper half with cream cheese. Cut bacon slices in half and wrap around pepper, use a toothpick or skewers to secure the bacon. Grill about 15-20 minutes till bacon is crisp, pepper is tender & chesse is hot.
Grilled New Potato Salad with Bacon and Scallions Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, thick-cut, cooked until crisp, then coarsely crumbled 2 pounds red new potatoes, (golf-ball size), scrubbed and poked with a fork 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 green onions, including green tops, cut crosswise into thin rounds Dressing: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill on medium. In a medium bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil until well coated. Arrange potatoes around cool outer edges of grill or place on upper rack if grill is so equipped. Cover and grill potatoes until tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes. While potatoes are grilling, put green onions and bacon in a large bowl, and make dressing. Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, salt, sugar and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. When potatoes are tender, transfer to a cutting board and cool for 5 minutes. Cut potatoes in half and add to bacon and onions in the bowl. Stir dressing to combine and pour over potatoes. Gently toss to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately.
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4 porterhouse (bone-in loin) pork chops, about 3/4-in. thick 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle chile* 1 1/2 tsp. coarse salt Zest of 1 large orange, grated 2 tsp. garlic, minced 1/3 c. honey Combine oil, ground chipotle, salt, orange zest and garlic in a small bowl. Spread mixture over both sides of pork using rubber spatula. Let stand 15-30 minutes.
Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Place chops on grill and close lid. Grill over direct heat, turning once, about 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature is between 145°F (medium rare) and 160°F (medium). During last 2 minutes, brush chops on both sides with honey. Remove from grill and let rest 3 minutes. *Substitute another smoked chile powder per heat preference.
Bring the heat and cook your pork like a steak – medium or medium rare for a tender, juicy, delicious chop every time. Find ideas at PorkBeInspired.com
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Marty Weishuhn Blaise White Holden Guest Hillary Yant Taylor Gohlke
Wall FFA Hale Co. 4-H Wheeler FFA Irion Co. 4-H Crawford FFA
Doug Tounget, Tounget Farms Todd & Moriah Beyers Jason Miller, MVB Genetics Doug Tounget, Tounget Farms Chance Waldrip, Cornerstone Ventures, LLC.
Bronte Abernathy Sunray Bronte Dalhart
$2,750 $400
Kyzar Meyer Anna Younger James Jenschke Jordan Dziuk Logan Gardner
Harper FFA Abernathy FFA Gillespie Co. 4-H Falls City FFA Hays Co. 4-H
Knaupp Showpigs, Inc. Lance Horsford, Horsford Show Pigs Knaupp Showpigs, Inc. Knaupp Showpigs, Inc. James Holt, Jr., Holt Farms
Fredericksburg Stratford Fredericksburg Fredericksburg Kyle
$9,000 $1,000 $1,000 $500
Champion Crossbred Crossbred Class 1 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 2 DIVISION CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 3 DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th Crossbred Class 4 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 5 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 6 SUPREME CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 7 DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 8 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 9 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Reserve Champion Crossbred
Blade Whitefield Dakota Anderson Sonny Bohannon Reagan Helms Yadira Rodriguez
Roby FFA Crawford FFA Collingsworth Co. 4-H Runnels Co. 4-H Rising Star FFA
Mitch Whitefield Jim Cogburn, C-4 Show Pigs Alabama Bohannon, Bama Show Pigs Schwertner-Byrd-Helms Kevin Thomas, Thomas Showpigs
Roby $1,000 Colorado City Wellington Miles Jacksboro
Mackenlee Evans Cooper Gohlke Kami Isaacks Briana Foote Raden Reep
Idalou FFA Crawford FFA Smyer FFA Gaines Co. 4-H Hockley Co. 4-H
Cory Rains, Rains Livestock Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Kevin Methvin, Methvin Hog Farm Foote Farms Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms
Roscoe Fayetteville Levelland Lubbock Amarillo
$2,000 $1,150
Joshua OConner Macie Medrano Avery Esser Reagan Langemeier
Levelland FFA Moore Co. 4-H Kendall Co. 4-H Marion FFA
Kevin Methvin, Methvin Hog Farm Kaleb Street Esser Show Pigs Matt & Curry Allen, Allen Farms
Levelland Dumas Kendalia Ovalo
$4,250 $400
Anna Younger Shyann Porter Kelby Obrien Taylor Heiser Conner Schwartz
Abernathy FFA Scurry Co. 4-H Klondike FFA Dallam-Hartley Co. 4-H Milles FFA
Lance Horsford, Horsford Show Pigs Raising Kayne Genetics Josh Krohn, DL Show Pigs Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Conner & Cambree Schwartz Show Pigs
Stratford Snyder Lamesa Amarillo San Angelo
$1,000 $500
Jarrot Foote Christopher Brooks Alexandra Ely Megan Ward Kallie Vance
Gaines Co. 4-H Abilene Wylie FFA Kendall Co. 4-H Northside FFA Tarkington FFA
Foote Farms R 4 Genetics C-C Show Pigs Fargo Unlimited Show Pigs Carl Kent & Sons
Lubbock Putnam Sisterdale Vernon Pottsboro
$1,500 $1,250 $300
Mason Moresco Kaylye Coffman Cierra Dickerson Parker Ralston Caylee Harris
Lometa FFA Fort Elliot FFA Brazos Co. 4-H Dallam-Hartley Co. 4-H Irion Co. 4-H
Shannon Barbee Show Pigs Jimmy Maddox, MGM Genetics Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics Seth Ralston, Ralston Hog Farm Kevin Thomas, Thomas Showpigs
Hamlin Briscoe Amarillo Dalhart Jacksboro
$5,500 $300 $1,750
Chandler Crawford Conner Schwartz Kayln Moore Dax Teichelman Callie Odom
Florence FFA Miles FFA Hemphill Co. 4-H Trent FFA Post FFA
Hayley Daniell, YOY Showpigs Clint Halfmann, West Texas Genetics Walser Farms/ Hot Rod Genetics Lynn Hays, Underdog Genetics Devin Blanton
Florence $3,000 San Angelo $900 Canadian $3,750 Merkel Ransom Canyon
Raney Hidges Weston Rollwitz Bailee Young Eric Vazquez Brook Davis
Honey Grove FFA Ballinger FFA Loraine FFA Pecos Co. 4-H Crawford FFA
Dan Young, Young Livestock Lange Livestock Allen Richburg, Richburg Show Pigs Eric Vazquez, V5 Show Pigs Daniel & Lance Engeling
Burkburnett $3,750 Miles $500 Roscoe $800 Fort Stockton Brenham
Dylan McLean Jessica Hopkins Callie Odom Cheyenne Davis Jayton Smith
Sterling Co. 4-H Breckenridge FFA Post FFA Carson Co. 4-H Wheeler FFA
Mund Show Pigs Freeman Showpigs Devin Blanton Wintex Farms Walser Farms
Wall $500 Lohn $1,000 Ransom Canyon Lubbock Canadian
Crossbred Class 10 RES. BREED CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 11 DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Crossbred Class 12 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Cierra Dickenson Cheyenne Davis Cheyenne Davis Tatum Meadows Shelby Bybee
Brazos Co. 4-H Carson Co. 4-H Carson Co. 4-H Fort Elliot FFA Glen Rose FFA
Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Clay Farms Lackey Livestock Jimmy Maddox, MGM Genetics Carl Kent & Sons
Montgomery White Deer Aspermont Briscoe Pottsboro
$6,000 $2,000 $1,500 $800 $2,000
Kayln Moore Reagan Langemeier McKenzie Hicks Clair Padgett Sadie Hardison
Hemphill Co. 4-H Marion FFA Randall Co. 4-H Coryell Co. 4-H Gillespie Co. 4-H
Walser Farms/Hot Rod Genetics Franckowiak Show Pigs Dan Young, Young Livestock Bennett Showpigs/Edwards Family Genetics Daniel Schley, Schley Farm
Canadian St. Hedwig Burkburnett Stephenville Fayetteville
$7,000 $1,250 $3,000 $3,500 $1,200
Wyatt Geistweidt Braleigh Lowrey Hayley Daniell Taylee Whalen Hayley Daniell
Fredericksburg FFA Plains FFA Florence FFA Somervell Co. 4-H Florence FFA
Russell Kneese, Kneese Show Pigs Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Hayley Daniell, YOY Showpigs Ricky Schroeder Hayley Daniell, YOY Showpigs
Fredricksburg Montgomery Florence Anderson Florence
$7,500 $3,500 $2,250 $900 $2,000
Champion Duroc Duroc Class 1 RES. BREED CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Duroc Class 2 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Duroc Class 3 RES. SUPREME CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Reserve Champion Duroc
Kellan Quarles Michael McWhorter Micah Rainey Lexi Mills Chad Smith
Fort Elliot FFA Coppers Cove FFA Stephenville FFA Center Point FFA Manor FFA
Walser Farms Clint Halfmann, West Texas Genetics Hayley Daniell, YOY Showpigs Robert (Bobby) Balser, RB2 Showpigs Shayne Griffiths, BTD Show Pigs
Canadian San Angelo Florence Kerrville Plains
$5,500 $500
Reagan Helms Brooklyn Batla Kennon Cabello Logan Parker Maggie Ridenour
Runnels Co. 4-H Glasscock Co. 4-H Plainview FFA Hale Center FFA Meadow FFA
Schwertner-Byrd-Helms Richard Batla, Batle 3-B Livestock Harkey Farms Harkey Farms Shayne Griffiths, BTD Show Pigs
Miles Garden City Hale Center Hale Center Plains
$1,100
Brendan Weaver Owen Seidenberger Caitlynn Wilson Lili Appleton Elise Countess
Hale Co. 4-H Glasscock Co. 4-H Chillicothe FFA McCulloch Co. 4-H Wall FFA
Harkely Farms Brandon & Ethan Biggs Francis Farms Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Rick & Niki Whitman, RW Genetics
Hale Center $12,000 Plainview $700 Silverton $600 Amarillo Anderson
Champion Hampshire Hampshire Class 1 RES. BREED CHAMPION 2nd 3rd Hampshire Class 2 BREED CHAMPION 2nd 3rd
Reserve Champion Hampshire
Owen Seidenberger Tristan Yant Cassidy Spoon
Glasscock Co. 4-H Irion Co. 4-H Johnson Co. 4-H
Wintex Farms Jerry Sheppard, Sheppard Farms Doug Tounget, Tounget Farms
Lubbock $800 Brownwood Bronte
Parker Ralston Dolan Rushing Kasie Ivins
Dallam-Hartley Co. 4-H Irion Co. 4-H Moore Co. 4-H
Seth Ralston, Ralston Hog Farm Josh Krohn, DL Show Pigs Chris Fischbacher, Fischbacher Show Pigs
Dalhart Lamesa Wildorado
To view all CTBR Class Champion results and photos please visit ww.texaspork.org
$2,250 $1250
Champion Landrace Landrace Class 1 BREED CHAMPION RES. BREED CHAMPION 3rd 4th 5th Landrace Class 2 1st 2nd 3rd
Reserve Champion Landrace
K.C. Miller Cayman Ivins Bailey Cabello Lexi Humphrey Mkeison Guerrero
Sunray FFA Moore Co. 4-H Plainview Co. 4-H Meadow FFA Southland FFA
Jason Miller, MVB Genetics Jason Miller, MVB Genetics McKay & Rusher Show Pigs McKay & Rusher Show Pigs Francis Farms
Sunray Sunray Plainview Plainview Silverton
$9,500
Mikaela Loerwald Mia Pharis Logan Parker
Florence FFA Plainview FFA Hale Center FFA
Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Amarillo McKay & Rusher Show Pigs Plainview Chance Waldrip, Cornerstone Ventures, LLC. Dalhart
$3,000 $600
Champion Poland Poland Class 1 BREED CHAMPION RES. BREED CHAMPION 3rd 4th 5th Poland Class 2 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Roper Thomas Michael DuBois Logan Parker Kirsten Garcia Samantha Gamble
Dallam-Hartley Co. 4-H Liberty Co. 4-H Hale Center FFA Hale County 4-H Silverton FFA
Mike Thomas, 4T Farms Joshua Horton, Midnight Acres Showpigs Chance Waldrip, Cornerstone Ventures, LLC. Harkey Farms Doubleheart Hogs of Happy
Valle De Oro $1,500 Jonesboro $700 Dalhart Hale Center Happy
Cassie Bennett Wesley Sutton Parker Ralston James Jenschke
Midland Co. 4-H Hays Co. 4-H Dallam-Hartley Co. 4-H Gillespie Co. 4-H
Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms Bo Caraway, Caraway Spots, Polands, & Berks Seth Ralston, Ralston Hog Farm Curtis Houy
Perryton Eastland Dalhart Fredericksburg
Champion Spot Spot Class 1 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Spot Class 2 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Spot Class 3 BREED CHAMPION RES. BREED CHAMPION 3rd 4th 5th
Reserve Champion Poland
Reserve Champion Spot
Tayler Dorman Brendan Weaver Kaitlyn Davis Jed Maroney Seth Linam
Jim Ned FFA Hale Co. 4-H Donley Co. 4-H Sam Rayburn FFA Loraine FFA
Newberry Showpigs Mote Farms Russell Keown Ollie Simpson, O.C. Show Pigs Seth Linam, Seth Linam Show Pigs
Tuscola Tulia Clarendon Princeton Loraine
Sawyer Thompson Matham Schraer Harlie Garcia Megan Steffek Colton Eddleman
Cottle Co. 4-H Miles FFA Hale Co. 4-H Bowie Austin FFA Shamrock FFA
Garrett & Sawyer Thompson, Triangle T Farms Myron Halford, Halford Show Pigs Mote Farms Koltermann Showpigs Kevin Howell Hogs
Paducah Ballinger Tulia La Vernia White Deer
$400 $1,250 $500 $2,500
Cassidy Andis Taylor Heiser Kirby Nixon Parker Ralston Katie Dunn
Wheeler FFA Dallam-Hartley Co. 4-H Floyd Co. 4-H Dallam-Hartley Co. 4-H Garza Co. 4-H
Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics Seth Ralston, Ralston Hog Farm Nixon Family Farm Seth Ralston, Ralston Hog Farm Chance Waldrip, Conerstone Ventures LLC.
Amarillo Dalhart Floydada Dalhart Dalhart
$2,000 $1,500 $600 $800
Champion Yorkshire Yorkshire Class 1 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Yorkshire Class 2 RES. BREED CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Yorkshire Class 3 BREED CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Reserve Champion Yorkshire
Reed Seidenberger Alexandra Ely Hallye Nichols Sloan Riddle Macy Gilley
Glasscock Co. 4-H Kendall Co. 4-H Cotton Center FFA Miles FFA Oldham Co. 4-H
Wintex Farms Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann, C-C Show Pigs Randy Hathorn, Hathorn Farms Lange Livestock Jason Miller, MVB Genetics
Lubbock Sisterdale Shallowater Miles Sunray
$1,900 $500 $1,500
Ashlee Donahoo Kimberly Cantrell Travis Trotter Taelor Liess Kati Adams
Bell Co. 4-H Texline FFA Hale Center FFA Abernathy FFA Hedley FFA
Fischer Show Pigs Seth Ralston, Ralston Hog Farm Riley Whisenhunt, Whisenhunt Hog Farm Jennie Wann, W-2 Showpigs Jimmy Maddox, MTM Genetics
Iowa Park Dalhart Merkel Roscoe Briscoe
$1,100 $1,000 $2,000 $1,000
Reagan Langemeier Wade Appleton Parker Ralston Colby Gohlke Claire Roane
Marion FFA McCulloch Co. 4-H Dallam-Hartley Co. 4-H Crawford FFA
Clay Farms Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Chris Fischbacher, Fischbacher Show Pigs Clay Farms Jason Roane Show Pigs
White Deer Amarillo Wildorado White Deer Campbellton
$2,250 $6,000 $1,500 $800
Make sure to visit www.texaspork.org to view all Certified Texas Bred Registry results and photos! 2014 Texas Pork Producers Association Certified Texas Bred Registry Foundation Gilt A Special Thanks
Kelton & Carrie Mason of Mason Livestock for sponsoring the 2014 TPPA/CTBR Foundation Gilt
Purchased by Ethan Biggs, Biggs Livestock in Plainview, Texas for $11,000. All proceeds fund a scholarship program for Texas FFA and 4-H youth that exhibit CTBR Barrows and Gilts.
A big
Thank You
to all 2014 Certified Texas Bred Registry Sponsors Title Sponsor Lindner Feed and Milling Comfort, TX
Breeder Caps National Pork Board Des Moines, IA
2014 San Angelo Barrow Award Sponsors Grand Champion Trophy ADM Moorman’s ShowTec Quincy, IL
Reserve Grand Champion Trophy Wintex Farms Lubbock, TX
Champion Duroc Buckle W. Rode & Sons Fredericksburg, TX
Champion Hampshire Buckle Belew & Young Tahoka, TX
Champion Yorkshire Buckle DL Show Pigs - Josh Krohn Lamesa, TX
Champion Dark OPB Buckle Schwartz Livestock San Angelo, TX
Champion Crossbred Buckle Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics New Braunfels, TX
Champion White OPB Buckle Stephens Farms Amarillo, TX
Reserve Champion Duroc Buckle Creative Awards & Trophies Fredericksburg, TX
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Buckle Wall Swine Breeders Wall, TX
Reserve Champion Hampshire Buckle K&C Farms Fredericksburg, TX
Reserve Champion White OPB Buckle Dale Wilde Wall, TX
Reserve Champion Dark OPB Buckle SAMM’s Hog Farm Loraine, TX
Reserve Champion Crossbred Buckle Knight Show Pigs Shallowater, TX
2014 Texas Stars Gilt Show Awards - San Angelo Supreme Grand Champion Trophy DL Show Pigs - Josh Krohn Lamesa, TX
Reserve Supreme Grand Champion Trophy HF Genetics Port Lavaca, TX
Champion Purebred Buckle Real Hog Farm Marion, TX
Reserve Champion Purebred Buckle Peugh’s Show Pigs Stanton, TX
Champion Crossbred Buckle Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics New Braunfels, TX
Reserve Champion Crossbred Buckle Cody McCleery & Family Weatherford, TX
“Don’t hide. Drive to win.”
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Hayley Daniell
Hayley Daniell, an 18 year old from Florence, carries a deep passion for pigs, showing and teaching others. Her parents, Scott and Andrea Daniell along with brother Cody, have been raising swine since she could remember. They started with 3 Hampshire sows and over the years have farrowed out Durocs, Yorks, Berks and Crosses; they usually have approximately 10 to 13 breeding females at any given time. Hayley shared their goal in raising pigs, “Our hope was to breed, raise, sell and show champions for myself and others.” They also have over 50 Dorper ewes and approximately 30 cows on the ranch to take up any time not spent with the pigs. Hayley has been showing pigs since she was 8 years old, but her first experience in the show ring was terrifying. “The fear of being trampled and losing my pig kept tossing around in my head.” Hayley told us as she relived her first show, where she received 5th Place with her Hampshire gilt, Sarah, “I was so excited, I didn’t lose my pig and I get to keep the pretty yellow ribbon!” Since this experience in the show ring she has been hooked into show pigs. “I’ve tried showing lambs and rabbits, but it just wasn’t my thing. Not enough personality from the animals and I just didn’t have the drive like I do with pigs.” What do you enjoy most about showing? I really enjoy showing hogs that were born and raised on the ranch. I feel like when I go out and show, my hogs try to impress me. For me, it’s not about competing with others; rather, it’s watching my hogs handle well and knowing that other people are watching them too. It doesn’t matter if we won a class or hit the gate, I feel like they know their job and perform at their best.
What is your favorite show and why? My favorite show is San Angelo. Not only have I had the best success at this show, but I also enjoy that it’s more laid back, and it seems that there’s more opportunity to visit with others. Most of the friends I’ve made, I met at Angelo. It’s made showing a lot easier knowing that we are going to a show and have friends waiting to see us. It gives us people to pen by and we all help each other out. It’s like a big show family reunion! What has been your most memorable experience? My most memorable experience was the first time I won a class in San Antonio with a gilt that I raised. I remember walking to the holding pen for a picture when my dad walks up, gives me a huge hug, and says “Hot dang, we did it!!” It was one of those father/daughter bonding moments that has stayed with me forever. I’ve won a lot since that day, but I will always remember that first blue ribbon and the excitement from my dad. Although Hayley enjoys all aspects of the swine operation, her favorite time of the year is farrowing season. “Helping a piglet come into this world is just the best feeling.” With all of her hands on experience, she has learned a lot and shares whenever she can. When it comes to pulling baby piglets her local vet will tell other breeders that “She’s the one to call, she’ll get it out.” Hayley has gone on numerous “Pig Calls” to help other breeders out during the farrowing of sows. She loves to watch all the young pigs grow and find their own unique personality. Playing with the piglets throughout the summer everyday allows them to develop a bond that is irreplaceable. “I’ve spent every summer in the farrowing house and have watched hundreds of pigs go through this barn, but I wouldn’t change a single thing.” Who has helped you the most with your show projects? My dad has definitely helped me the most in raising and showing hogs. He taught me how to show, was there the first time I pulled a piglet, helped me walk hogs twice a day during show season and was always at the gate
waiting for me to come out of the show ring. He’s always been my go to person. Any question I had, my dad had the answer. Dad was also my personal chauffeur from day one. We’d load up the hogs and head out at all hours of the day or night. Our road trips consisted of all the Texas majors as well as trips to Denver, Des Moines, Kansas City, Belton, and our future trip to Louisville this summer. What has being involved in production agriculture taught you? Raising hogs has taught me a lot about commitment, responsibility, and budgeting. Since most of the litters were born during the summer, there were a lot of times that I couldn’t go anywhere. Time revolved around the sows and the piglets. On weekends, I couldn’t go out with my friends until after the hogs were fed and walked. They were always my first priority. And budgeting, oh goodness how these hogs have taught me about money! Having 15+ hogs on feed during show season made a pretty heavy bill at the feed store. That isn’t counting the hair and skin products, bedding, and show materials needed in the show box. I’ve learned to watch my spending because it can drain very quickly. What has been the best advice you’ve been given? My dad always told me, “Don’t hide. Drive to win.” It’s easier to just keep on pushing rather than trying to hide from the judge. Never give up on that drive. It’s all or nothing. In addition to her many FFA/4-H activities, Hayley is also currently the Secretary of National Honor Society and a member of both the Leo Club and Students Against Destructive Decisions. She too finds time to volunteer at the animal shelter and tutors elementary students. Her future plans are to attend Texas A&M University in College Station in the fall of 2014, majoring in Animal Science and then continue to earn a degree in Veterinary Medicine, specializing in Radiology. After college she plans on restarting her own swine herd because “I can’t be hogless forever.”
Summer Intership Opportunity Available Now Become activley engaged in the daily functions of the Texas Pork Producers Association, to enhance the developement and delivery of program activiteis of the Association, and to assist in providing communications and educational opportunities for producers, youth and the public about the pork industry. Internship Application available at www.texaspork.org
Market News Gainesville Livestock Auction March 18, 2014
#1 Butchers (230-270 lbs.) - $0.70 - $0.80/lb. #2 Butchers (220-280 lbs.) - $0.60 - $0.70/lb. Sows (<400 lbs.) - $0.60 - $0.68/lb. Sows (400-500 lbs.) - $0.58 - $0.60/lb. Feeder Pigs (100-175 lbs.) - $0.60 - $0.80/lb. Boars - $0.28 - $0.40/lb.
Brenham Livestock Auction March 21, 2014
Butchers 1-2 Grade (230-260 lbs.) - $0.75 - $0.80/lb. Butchers 2-3 Grade (225-275 lbs.) - $0.70 - $0.75/lb. Butchers 3-4 Grade (225-275 lbs.) - $0.60 - $0.65/lb. Packer Sows 1-2 Grade (550-700 lbs.) - $0.40 - $0.42/lb. Packer Sows 2-3 Grade (350-500 lbs.) - $0.35 - $0.38/lb. Packer Sows 3-4 Grade (250-500 lbs.) - $0.32 - $0.35/lb. Packer Boars (300-700) - $0.05 - $0.10/lb. Feeder Pigs 1-2 Grade (40-80 lbs.) - $1.00 - $1.15/lb. Feeder Pigs 2-3 Grade (40-80 lbs.) - $0.80 - $0.90/lb.
Seguin Cattle Company March 25, 2014
#1 Butchers - $0.65 - $0.70/lb. #2 Butchers - $0.55 - $ 0.60/lb. Sows - $0.40 - $0.59/lb. Feeder Pigs - $0.95 - $1.05/lb. Feeder Shoats - $0.75 - $0.85/lb.
Muleshoe Livestock Auction March 22, 2014
Top Hogs - $0.60 - $0.85/lb. Sows - $0.50 - $0.75/lb. Feeder Pigs - None reported
2014 Texas Pork Industry Conference & Youth Symposium July 11-12, 2014 Industry Conference
The YO Ranch Hotel & Conference Center Kerrville, Texas
Preparing Delicious Pork Dishes Demo
Learn how to cook delicious pork dishes to feed your family or to entertain guests. Watch a hands-on presentation on cooking a pork dish with insightful instructions. Take home recipes and a new way of preparing pork.
PEDv Information and Updates
Industry leaders and veterinarians who have been at the forefront of PEDv research and have worked with PEDv infected farms will speak and answer your questions. Be able to dispel the rumors and misinformation and hear straight from the sources that know.
Reproduction / Farrowing Room Issues
Listen to state swine extension specialists discuss both the common and uncommon problems that arise during farrowing season and what solutions have worked. Learn from what others have gone through and minimize your issues for next year.
The Ins and Outs of Online Sales
Want to have an online sale, but not sure where to start? This is the place to learn and get started with your next online sale. Learn the basics of selling online, posting photos, which party is responsible for what task, what questions to ask and more. The In’s and Out’s of Online Sales will help you get started and learn more for your future sale.
Marketing through Multimedia
Marketing is the name of the game and in today’s world, being innovative and reaching your audience / customer base through different avenues is crucial to increasing your bottom line. Learn from the pros on how to successfully market your quality hogs.
Annual Membership Meeting
TPPA Members hear an overview of the Association’s year, select new Board of Directors, Vote on important association changes to rules, structure and policy efforts. Make sure you join TPPA so your voice is heard during the annual meeting.
PQA Plus Training
Pork Quality Assurance® program, a producer education and certification program, representing the industry’s commitment to continuous improvement of production practices. It addresses food safety, animal well-being, environmental stewardship, and public health issues.
Youth Symposium
Swine Skillathon Tutorial and Contest
The Swine Skillathon is a knowledge based competition designed to enhance the educational experience of swine projects by incorporating production and industry perspectives for the Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Learn about the competition and how to prepare for the Skillathon; then compete in the Youth Skillathon contest for awards.
Showmanship 101
Watch video footage taken live from shows and hear critiques from nationally known showmen. Be able to see “through the judge’s eyes” what they’re looking at and use it to learn how to put yourself in the best position. Listen to how the best train their animals; get their tips and tricks for show ring preparations. Showmanship has never been more critical in the show ring, so why not get training tips from the best; this is your chance to excel in the ring.
Trade Show, Shrimp Boil & Reception, FUN Auction and Awards Banquet! Visit www.texaspork.org for more information and registration.
2014 Texas Pork Leadership Camp June 15-20, 2014 Sponsored by:
Texas Pork Producers Association This is a unique opportunity for 4-H and FFA students that have an interest in swine production in Texas, working in the Texas pork industry and students who are willing to advocate the pork industry. The camp is a traveling bus tour with visits at key industry locations for sixteen students and the chaperons. This camp is not like any other camp. Check the website for details on schedule and application, www.texaspork.org. ELIGIBILITY: 1. 4-H or FFA members who will be enrolled during the 2014-15 school year as high school juniors or seniors and this year’s high school graduates. 2. Have a definite interest in the pork industry and/or swine projects. 3. Are willing to speak out for the pork industry through public appearances. 4. Interested in devoting five days of long hours to meeting interesting people and gaining a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the Texas and US pork industry. 5. Must be approved by a selection process that will include evaluation of the written application and interviews. (in-person and/or by telephone) 6. If accepted, students must complete online PQA Plus training before arriving for camp SPECIAL ATTENTION: In order to participate, students MUST have at least 4 days and 4 nights, prior to arrival, down time away from any pigs, pig pens, stock shows, any other livestock or processing plants and NOT WEAR any shoes or clothing that have been worn on a pig farm or processing plant, especially shoes. PURPOSE: To give participants an in-depth look at the pork industry through special tours and hands-on learning activities and to develop leadership skills to enable them to be effective spokespersons for the pork industry. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT and HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Each individual participating in the camp will be required to give two three-minute individual oral presentations and work together with other participants on team projects. Each student will have media training and will have to participate in an interview. They will also be required to participate in a final discussion at the end of the camp answering questions prepared by other campers and staff. The camp leaders will provide assistance for all of these activities. Individual participation is required in all of these activities. Students should not register for this camp if the they are not eager and serious about learning and participating in these public speaking and meat processing activities. COST: A $350 fee will be required for each participant, paid upon acceptance to participate. Do not send fee with application. All other expenses, except for transportation to Amarillo and from Dallas, will be assumed by the Texas Pork Producers Association. Participants may want some money for personal spending. If you have problems with the fee, please call your County Extension Agent or your Agricultural Science Instructor for a possible fee scholarship from the county 4-H or FFA program. APPLICATIONS: An application form for prospective participants is included. Please feel free to duplicate as many as necessary to permit all interested 4-H and FFA members to apply. Candidates should fax their application directly to the Texas Pork Producers Association at 512-451-5536 and mail the application to TPPA, P.O. Box 10168, Austin, TX 78766. Applicants will also be interviewed by phone or in person prior to selection.
Application Deadline: May 23, 2014.
houston Barrow show TPPA Certified Texas Bred Results Title Sponsor: Lindner Feed & Milling, Inc.
Exhibited b y: Jaden An tu Bred by: W intex Farm s
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Duroc ClassPlace 1 1st 2 2nd 3 1st 4 DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 7 BREED CHAMPION 8 RES. BREED CHAMPION 9 2nd
Hampshire
Exhibited by Emilio Perez Chambre Clawson Stacey Friesenhahn Andrea Stubbs Wade Appleton Aaron Adams William McCleery
Club / Chapter Frenship FFA Swisher Co. 4-H New Braunfels-Canyon FFA El Paso Co. 4-H McCulloch Co. 4-H Swisher Co. 4-H Poolville FFA
Breeder, Farm Name RW Genetics Chad Hill Durocs Real Hog Farm Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Chad Hill Durocs Cody McCleery, Holley Farms
Hometown Anderson Hereford Marion Amarillo Amarillo Hereford Poolville
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1st 2nd 5th 2nd DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 2nd 1st 5th BREED CHAMPION 4th DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 2nd 7th
Chris Ciaccio Jordan Smith Garrett Baker James Johnston Jonathan Crowl Hayden Leach Wyatt Geistweidt Brady Pierce Kayla Moore John Waide Breckyn LeCompte Jarret Blasingame Aspen Eaton
Bells FFA Frenship FFA Cochran Co. 4-H Perryton FFA Spearman FFA Haskell FFA Fredericksburg FFA Iowa Park FFA Hemphill Co. 4-H Perryton FFA Perryton FFA Perryton FFA Jim Ned FFA
Blount Farms Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms Clint Halfmann, West Texas Genetics Shane Swenhaugen, Rival Genetics Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Wyatt Geistweidt Brady Peirce Walser Farms Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Matt & Curry Allen, Allen Farms
Denison Perryton San Aneglo Canadian Fayetteville Montgomery Fredericksburg Iowa Park Canadian Fayetteville Fayetteville Montgomery Ovalo
35 36
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Cash Martin Brittney Walsh
Hale Co. 4-H Clyde FFA
Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics Mason Bros. Show Pigs
Amarillo Muleshoe
Poland
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Champion Duroc
Reserve Champion Duroc
Champion Hampshire
39 40 41
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Kendall Braune Lawton Berry Jordan Ruiz
Frenship FFA Rockwall FFA Rochester Co. 4-H
Scott Sullivan, S&W Swine Productions Russell Kneese, Kneese Show Pigs Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms
Robstown Fredericksburg Amarillo
44 45 46 47
1st 2nd 1st BREED CHAMPION
Zane Burton Taylor Heiser Hudson Gray Melanie Ruiz
West Texas FFA Dallam-Hartlet Co. 4-H Farmersville FFA Rochester Co. 4-H
Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms Chance Waldrip, Conerstone Venture, LLC. Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms
Perryton Dalhart Perryton Amarillo
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Dark Crossbred 50 51 52 53 56 57 58 59
4th 2nd 10th DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd
Yorkshire
64 65 66 69 70 71
DIVISION CHAMPION 2nd 5th 1st 3rd 4th
White OPB
76 77 78 79
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Sydney Taylor Blane Thompson Tye Schulte Emilee Custer Cameron Duvall Faith Geistweidt Kyle Ramsey Cameron Knight
Crowell FFA Randall Co. 4-H Nazareth FFA Coahoma FFA Perryton FFA Fredericksburg FFA Brazos Co. 4-H Shallowater FFA
Stacy Henry & Ronnie Allen, BRS Hog Farm Dan Young, Young Livestock Wintex Farms GO Genetics Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Wyatt Geistweidt Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Tadd & Scotta Knight, Knight Show Pigs
Crowell Burkburnett Lubbock Lamesa Montgomery Fredericksburg Montgomery Shallowater
Madalyn Hoel Bailey McGarraugh Brylie Schaefer Taylor Manske Alexis Wagoner Tyler Matschek
Frenship FFA Perryton FFA Glasscock Co. 4-H Albany FFA Pearland FFA Glasscock Co. 4-H
Rod Karlin, Karlin Livestock Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Douglas Schaefer, Schaefer Livestock Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Craig & Lisa Bessent, Bessent Farms Lange Livestock
Gruver Montgomery Garden City Fayetteville Abilene Miles
Kara Beth Jones Bailey Reese Parker Burleson Kamryn Lucas
Lamb Co. 4-H Hale Co. 4-H Shallowater FFA New Home FFA
Todd & Moriah Beyers Todd & Moriah Beyers Tadd & Scotta Knight, Knight Show Pigs Tadd & Scotta Knight, Knight Show Pigs
Abernathy Abernathy Shallowater Shallowater
Champion Berkshire
Other Crossbred
82 83 84 85 86 87 90 91 92 93 94 95 98 99 100 101 102 103
1st 2nd 1st DIVISION RES. CHAMPION 1st 2nd 4th DIVISION CHAMPION 1st 1st 1st 1st 3rd 1st RES. GRAND CHAMPION 2nd 3rd 6th
Champion Spot Tyler Nachlinger J. Cooper Lackie Libby Rogers Bredndel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Madison Huseman Sarah Jackson Michael Guerra Ryan Schnell Sarah Richards James Brown III Emily Stuart Peyton Bevel Gereit Lenz Makayla Smith Jaden Antu Tucker Huseman Koyt Tucek Zack Barton
Hermliegh FFA Dallam Co. 4-H La Poyner FFA Klondike FFA Randall Co. 4-H Spearman FFA Sutton Co. 4-H Spreaman FFA Stamford FFA Deer Park FFA Frenship FFA Stamford FFA Hartley FFA Princeton FFA Lubbock Co. 4-H Nazareth FFA Donley Co. 4-H Hale Co. 4-H
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Reserve Champion White OPB Jim Cogburn, C-4 Show Pigs Seth Ralston, Ralston Hog farm Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Roger & Jeremy Lacy, Lacy Show Pigs Randy & Scott Huseman, Huseman Genetics Shane Swenhaugen, Rival Genetics Foote Farms Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Craig & Lisa Bessent, Bessent Farms Lackey Livestock Phillips Show Pigs Roger & Jeremy Lacy, Lacy Show Pigs Chance Waldrip, Cornerstone Ventures LLC. Bennett Showpigs & Edwards Family Genetics Wintex Farms Clay Farms Rory Duelm, Duelm Farms Biggs Livestock
Colorado City Dalhart Montgomery Seminole Nazareth Canadian Lubbock Montgomery Abilene Aspermont Levelland Seminole Dalhart Stephenville Lubbock White Deer New Braunfels Plainview
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Pork 101 Texas A&M University 2014 PORK 101 is a three-day, hands-on educational opportunity to update interested participants on quality and consistency issues in the pork industry. It includes insight on value differences in swine, pork carcasses, pork primals and processed pork products due to quality variation. Through PORK 101, you will have the chance to evaluate eight live hogs. The animals will be processed during the class with participants learning about grading, food safety and product processing. Finally, the class will make and sample processed product from the hogs including pumped loins, bacon, hams and sausage. Who Should Attend? EVERYONE involved in the production, processing and marketing of pork will benefit from attending this course.
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Program Topics: Tuesday, May 20 - Thursday, May 22, 2014 • Live Hog Grading and Evaluation • Lean Value Pricing Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas • Quality Management at Slaughter • Slaughter Floor HACCP Daily Schedule • Measuring Carcass Quality and Composition Tuesday: 10:00am -6:00pm • Process Control Testing Wednesday: 7:30am - 8:00pm • Fresh Sausage Production • Pork Carcass Fabrication Thursday: 7:30am - noon • Value Addition • Consistency Improvement • Enhanced Pork Production • Curing Production • Retail and Consumer Issues • Hands-On Experience • Hog Selection and Evaluation The program is hosted by AMSA in cooperation with the National Pork Board and sponsored • Carcass Fabrication by Elanco Animal Health. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), • Bacon and Ham Curing North American Meat Association (NAMA) and the Southwest Meat Association. • Sensory Evaluation
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Texas Pork Producers Association Certified Texas Bred Registry Foundation Gilt Scholarship/Grant Program The purpose of the TPPA Foundation Gilt Scholarship/Production Grant Program is to provide financial assistance to the most capable and deserving Texas FFA & 4-H members that have exhibited Certified Texas Bred Registry (CTBR) Barrows and Gilts as a youth project program. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Funds are to reimburse the college or university for the student’s tuition and/or fees. PRODUCTION GRANT Production grant funds will be used to defray the recipient’s cost of swine production related expenses as determined by the production plan submitted by the applicant.
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s we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the TPPA, we look back at the history of the Texas Pork Industry through the eyes and mind of Roy Poage, one of the most influential hog breeders of all time. Read as Mr. Poage describes the evolution of the commercial pork industry, gives insight on its future, and talks about his fondest memories. My name is Roy Poage. I was born and raised on a livestock farm near Plainview, Texas. I graduated from Texas Tech in 1959 and began a career in the swine breeding business in a partnership of 20 pure bred sows with my father-in-law, Euel Liner. We started Lubbock Swine Breeders in 1961. Our goal was to produce specialized lines of breeding stock that had minimal disease problems and were superior in the four economic traits of hog production. Those traits being litter size, feed efficiency, growth rate and carcass quality. We wanted to develop a system to raise breeding stock in confinement and sell such breeding stock in large numbers to commercial swine producers. There was not anyone serving the breeding stock market in this way in 1961. We saw a need for quality breeding stock for commercial hog producers and it became our passion to serve this market. To accomplish our goal we developed a confinement system of hog production in which to produce the specialized lines of breeding stock. We sold breeding stock to commercial hog producers throughout the major hog producing areas in the U. S. and Mexico. Lubbock Swine Breeders developed a confinement system of hog production that encompassed detailed management of production procedures, slatted floors, an all in or all out system in totally controlled Lubbock Swine Breeders environmental buildings. The Lubbock System became the proto type of most confinement hog facilities in the United States today. In a sense it was a precursor of total confinement swine production in the U. S. DEKALB Genetics Corporation of Dekalb, Illinois, in 1971 approached us about merging Lubbock Swine Breeders with DEKALB and forming a new company. The new company was DeKalb Swine Breeders, Inc. I moved to Dekalb to manage the new company and be its president. The objectives were two fold; to continue to develop the programs and production methods we had initiated in our operations at Lubbock Swine Breeders and to expand the market of breeding stock in the U. S. and overseas. We started Lubbock Swine Breeders with 20 sows in 1961 that grew as DEKALB Swine Breeders by 1990 to over 66,000 sows and became the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest breeding stock supplier. By that time we had developed a nationally recognized training
program for all our employees on how to efficiently produce hogs in total confinement facilities. We expanded our operations by building facilities and establishing farms for producing breeding stock throughout the hog producing areas of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China and Thailand. In the mid 1980s we signed a five year contract with the Central Government of China to help them produce in total confinement 1 million hogs per year in government farms near Beijing. We shipped a 747 air liner filled with breeding stock to Beijing. Part of the agreement was for our managers to teach the Chinese managers for five years how to adapt the management and confinement system that we had developed to Chinese conditions. Lubbock Swine Breeders and DEKALB Swine Breeders had a significant impact on the swine industry over the past 50 years. These two companies have served as a proto type for a comprehensive health program, confinement facilities with slatted floors, defined management practices, the development of specialized lines of genetically improved breeding stock and larger more productive hog farms. Significant changes came about in hog production in the U. S. beginning around 1961. In 1961 98% of the hogs in the U. S. were produced in pasture type operations on 1.1 million hog farms with an average inventory of 50 head per farm. Today, according to the USDA, there are fewer than 70,000 hog farms with an average inventory close to 1000 head per farm producing the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pork. In 1961 the number of pigs raised per sow per year was 11. In 2010, according to the USDA, the average had increased to 21 pigs per sow per year. The future of commercial hog production is bright. Pork is the number one meat consumed in the world and there is no reason it will not continue to increase in the years ahead. There has always been volatility in
Roy Poage signing a 5 year agreement with China to supply breeding stock and training from DEKALB Swine Breeders in 1986.
the profitability of hog production and Dream. I have had experiences that I that will no doubt continue. But it is never dreamed could happen. Without expected that hog production, overall, the support of my wife, Euel Liner and will be profitable this year and well into all of my coworkers at Lubbock Swine the future. The main reason for this is Breeders and DEKALB Swine Breeders, that U. S. hog producers can produce they would have never happened. I have pork cheaper than any other country in the been very fortunate indeed. In 2005 I world. It costs 86% more to produce pork was selected by the NATIONAL HOG in China than in the U. S. The Chinese FARMER as one of the Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Who of the have recently purchased Smithfield Foods Roy Poage with Japanese Resturant owner that swine industry for the past 50 years. The of Virginia which produces and slaughters goals that Euel and I envisioned for the served DEKALB pork in his resturant. approximately 25% of the hogs in the U. S. swine industry in 1961 have been realized. As a result it is likely that more of Smithfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production will I have had the privilege of traveling to almost all countries of go to China which will directly benefit U. S. pork producers. The the world that have significant hog production to study their U. S. exported 19% of its pork production in 2010 which was methods and breeding programs. Being a part of the transition more than any other country in the world. From all indicators of the swine industry from small pasture type operations to a the exporting of U. S. pork is going to continue to increase fully commercialized industry that has developed a healthier, year by year for two reasons: First, the citizens in developing more desirable product for the consumers of pork, not only in countries have more money to spend on food than any time this country but throughout the world, has been very gratifying. in history and they want more meat in their diet. Pork offers It is very satisfying to recall that along with my fellow hog the best opportunity for people to improve their diets. Second, producers we eradicated hog cholera in the 1960s. the world population is increasing between 50 and 80 million I have a treasure trove of friendships made with fellow pork people per year which will help increase demand for pork. producers and customers made over the years. My fondest I have been a member of the Texas Pork Producers since 1959. I memories are of the highly qualified and talented managers was elected the first Pork All American from Texas in 1970 and and employees of Lubbock Swine Breeders and DeKalb the master pork producer in 1971. I was elected the president of Swine Breeders. They made indispensable contributions the Texas Pork Producers in 1972. The best events and activities to developing and growing Lubbock Swine Breeders and of the TPPA were the yearly seminars and programs that were DEKALB Swine Breeders into the companies they became. organized and conducted by the TPPA. Many of these exceptional people are the back bone of present day large hog production units in Texas and throughout the I retired as president country. It was this talented and hard working group of people of DEKALB Swine that accomplished the goals that Euel and I set to achieve in Breeders in 1998 and 1961 for Lubbock Swine Breeders and 1972 for DEKALB my wife and I returned Swine Breeders. I admire and am very proud of these people to our home state of who helped develop the systems and methods under which Texas. We bought commercial hog production operations utilize today to produce a small ranch near the great pork products that are being consumed by Americans Coleman and built our and peoples all over the world. retirement home. Today most of my spare time I have lasting and grateful memories of the management is spent working doing of DEKALB Genetic Corporation. It was their vision and economic development dedication to providing the best genetics to crop, poultry and in Coleman. Coleman is hog farmers for growing food for people throughout the world a small rural town of about 5,000 people and like many Central that has improved the quality of life for all of us. Their support Texas towns, it has been decreasing in population for many and encouragement were paramount in the development and years. I am convinced with cohesive leadership that Coleman success of DEKLAB Swine Breeders. It was my great privilege can stop the decline in population and become a very prosperous to have known and worked with these people for 26 years. rural town again. As the secretary of the Coleman Economic Development Corporation, I am excited about the future of Coleman. I feel much progress is going to be made in growing Coleman into a more thriving prosperous rural community. It is an excellent place to raise families. We need viable rural communities. We do not need to let these small towns fade away. I have numerous fond memories of the past 50 plus years. I have lived the American
Some of the 200 employees that managed the DEKALB operation near Plains, Kansas in 1985
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Hometown Fredericksburg Fredericksburg Lubbock Fredericksburg
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Blake Snellgrove Megan Steffak Aspen Martin
Stanton FFA Gruver FFA Stanton FFA
Douglas Schaefer, Schaefer Livestock Koltermann Showpigs Rory Duelm, Duelm Farms
Garden City La Vernia New Braunfels
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Mason Taylor Clay Buettcher
Salado FFA Lexington FFA
Patrick Spinn, Spinn Farms Lackey Livestock
Holland Aspermont
Dark OPB
White OPB
Champion White OPB
Champion Duroc
Hampshire
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1st 2nd 7th 1st 1st 2nd RES. BREED CHAMPION 1st
AShley Wilde Alexandra Ely Cash Martin Kinze Reich Tucker Brewer Madeleine Bezner Madison Miller Cameron Knight
18 19 20
1ST 3rd RES. GRAND CHAMPION
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Lubbock-Cooper FFA Dallam Co. 4-H Waller FFA Shallowater FFA
Mund Show Pigs Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann, C-C Show Pigs Cory Rains, Rains Livestock Patranella Livestock Inc. Craig & Lisa Bessent, Bessent Farms Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Jimmy Hayes, HF Genetics Tadd & Scotta Knight, Knight Show Pigs
Wall Sisterdale Roscoe Littlefield Abilene Amarillo Port Lavaca Shallowater
Rilee Dunn Kaylen Moore Lexie Schaefer
Ira FFA Hemphill Co. 4-H Glasscock Co. 4-H
Todd & Moriah Beyers Walser Farms Douglas Schaefer, Schaefer Livestock
Abernathy Canadian Garden City
Kierston Bourquin Sara Benavides Claudia Crutcher Cody Cormier Sage Stephens Stockton Blount Pryce Stewart Jacob Eubanks Sydney Shakespeare Hayden Leach Braden Wethington
Lubbock-Cooper FFA Jim Wells Co. 4-H Potter Co. 4-H Crosby FFA River Road FFA Potter Co. 4-H Haskell FFA
Hisey & Sons Genetics Levi Canales Genetics Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Kelton & Carrie Mason, Mason Livestock Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farms Clay Farms Shane Swenhaugen, Rival Genetics Keith McWilliams, JKL Showpigs & Feed Kevin Methvin, Methvin Hog Farm Daniel Schley, Schley Farm Wintex Farms
Wolforth Amarillo Amarillo Montgomery Amarillo White Deer Canadian Hearne Levelland Fayetteville Lubbock
Champion Crossbred
Wall FFA Kendall Co. 4-H Hale Co. 4-H
Reserve Champion Hampshire
Levelland FFA Haskell FFA Nazareth FFA
Reserve Champion Crossbred
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