Saturday, November 17, 2012

2012 NSR Fall Classic Crossbred Boar Sale Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17

Crossbred Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis,Ohio
39 Boars Average $4,983
Crossbred Sale Total = $194,350


Mark Hurd brought his No Fare boar all the way from Cleghorn, Iowa, to top the sale in Duncan, Okla. He sold for $50,000 to Hi Point Genetics, Chrisman, Ill.

2012 NSR Fall Classic Hampshire Sale Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17

Hampshire Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
14 Boars • Average $6,260
18 Gilts • Average $1,103
Hampshire Sale Total = $107,500

Premier Sire
TSOB0 GRUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Owned by Shaffer's Gold Rush, Albany, Ind., and Peters Hamps & Showpigs, Columbus, Ind.

Reserve Premier Sire
CDO0 POINT TAKEN 257-3
Owned by Swine Genetics International, Cambridge, Iowa


The Reserve Grand Champion and top-selling Hampshire Boar was exhibited by Heimer Hampshires of Taylor, Mo. Shaffer's Gold Rush purchased this son of the Reserve Premier Sire for $21,000.

2012 NSR Fall Classic Duroc Sale Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17

Duroc Sale
Auctioneer: Ronnie Kreis, Ohio
15 Boars • Average $4,640
22 Gilts • Average $1,241
Duroc Sale Total = $96,900

Premier Sire
MM1 CROWN ROYAL 10-6
Owned by Lean Value Sires, New Carlisle, Ohio, and Mappes Durocs, Moore, Okla.

Reserve Premier Sire
HD0 ASIA 46-3
Owned by Huinker Durocs, Decorah, Iowa


John Huinker drives his fourth Champion in a row through the sale ring. His HD Asia 46-3 son fetched $20,000 selling to Shipley Swine Genetics, Newark, Ohio.

2012 NSR Fall Classic Yorkshire Sale Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17

Yorkshire Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
14 Boars • Average $2,443
35 Gilts • Average $1,134
Yorkshire Sale Total = $73,890

Premier Sire
JJI1 SNOW PLOW 11-1
Owned by Hi Point Genetics, Ifft Yorkshires and Lorenzen Farms, Ill.

Reserve Premier Sire
TBRO0 WOW 53-4
Owned by Purple Power Boar Stud, Chalmers, Ind., and Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, Rensselaer, Ind.


Lorenzen Farms had the top-selling Yorkshire boar in today's sale. This son of the Reserve Premier Sire was purchased by Fecke Farms, Bonfield, Ill., and Small Town Genetics, Denair, Calif.

2012 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Sale Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17
Weanling Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis & Kevin Wendt, Ohio
231 Maless • Average $913
Weanling Male Sale Total = $211,000
321 Females • Average $838
Weanling Female Sale Total = $269,100

Grand Champion Male Overall & Champion Yorkshire Weanling Male 
#451 exhibited by Steve & Mark Gray
Sold to Upperhand Genetics, Ind., and Steve & Mark Gray, Okla., for $5,500

Res. Grand Champion Male Overall & Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Male
#2490 exhibited by Dustin Ham
Sold to Dave DeVries, Iowa, for $4,500

Grand Champion Gilt Overall & Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Gilt
#2037 exhibited by Heimer Hampshires
Sold to Frontline Genetics, Okla., for $30,000

Res. Grand Champion Gilt Overall & Champion Duroc Weanling Gilt
#556 exhibited by Mappes Durocs
Sold to Next Level & Fischbacker, Texas, $6,500

Champion Berkshire Weanling Male
#105 exhibited by Pullan Show Stock
Sold to Van Gentry, Texas, for $2,000

Res. Champion Berkshire Weanling Male
#110 exhibited by Nation Showpigs
Sold to Compton Genetics, Okla., for $1,100

Champion Berkshire Weanling Gilt
#375 exhibited by Tyler & Conner Leiphardt
Sold to Ray Brewer, Okla., for $700

Res. Champion Berkshire Weanling Gilt
#546 exhibited by Russell Kneese
Sold to Russell Kneese, Texas, for $900

Champion Chester White Weanling Male
#35 exhibited by Range & Theobald
Sold to Donald Gillt, Texas, for $900

Res. Champion Chester White Weanling Male
#144 exhibited by Rodney Humphrey
Sold to Timbo Tatsch, Texas, for $900

Champion Chester White Weanling Gilt
#514 exhibited by John Engelking
Sold to Shane Brinning, Iowa, for $1,400

Res. Champion Chester White Weanling Gilt
#479 exhibited by Ashton Thompson
Sold to Chad Chambers, Okla., for $550

Champion Duroc Weanling Male 

#377 exhibited by Stewart's Duroc Farm
Sold to Scott Huseman, Texas, for $1,200

Res. Champion Duroc Weanling Male 

#11 exhibited by Towell Family Showpigs
Sold to Timbo Tatsch, Texas, for $900

Res. Champion Duroc Weanling Gilt
#10 exhibited by Towell Family Showpigs
Sold to Palmer Show Team, Okla., for $900

Champion Hampshire Male 

#36 exhibited by Range & Theobald
Sold to Robbie Phillips, Texas, for $700

Res. Champion Hampshire Male 

#31 exhibited Range & Theobald
Sold to J Ryan Acklhorn, Texas, for $500

Champion Hampshire Gilt
#219 exhibited by George & Mike Watson
Sold to Doug Tounget, Texas, for $850

Res. Champion Hampshire Gilt
#140 exhibited by S&P Showpigs
Sold to Jerold Michler, Ind., for $1,000

Champion Landrace Weanling Male 

#77 exhibited by Jay Rulon
Sold to Scott Heffernan, Texas, for $500

Res. Champion Landrace Weanling Male 

#130 exhibited by Flash Farms
Sold to Scott Heffernan, Texas, for $300

Champion Landrace Weanling Gilt
#345 exhibited by Arnold Family Farm
Sold to Jason Foote, Texas, for $250

Res. Champion Landrace Weanling Gilt
#122 exhibited by Delaney & Owen Vickrey
Sold to Jason Foote, Texas, for $750

Champion Poland Weanling Male 

#126 exhibited by Kaleb Sheet
Sold to Hunter Morgan, Texas, for $600

Res. Champion Poland Weanling Male 

#127 exhibited by Kaleb Sheet
Sold to Troy Gosney, Okla., for $550

Champion Poland Weanling Gilt
#436 exhibited by Randy & Scott Huseman
Sold to Wellston FFA, Okla., for $425

Res. Champion Poland Weanling Gilt
#225 exhibited by Andy Kurtenbach
Sold to Cole Reeves, Texas, for $525

Champion Spot Weanling Male 

#491 exhibited by Paul McCann
Sold to Duncan FFA, Okla., for $1,700

Res. Champion Spot Weanling Male
#469 exhibited by BJ Bellettini
Sold to Carl Jarboe, Okla., for $1,800

Champion Spot Weanling Gilt
#164 exhibited by Brett Reed
Sold to Haskell FFA, Okla., for $350

Res. Champion Spot Weanling Gilt
#508 exhibited by Brinning Genetics
Sold to Cecil Harper, Okla., for $2,200

Res. Champion Yorkshire Weanling Male 

#70 exhibited by Reynolds Farms
Sold to Timbo Tatsch, Texas, $900

Champion Yorkshire Weanling Gilt
#533 exhibited by Jack Rodibaugh & Sons
Sold to Mark & Sandy Ottenwalter, Calif., for $5,750

Res. Champion Yorkshire Weanling Gilt
#505 exhibited by W.A.T.T. Livestock
Sold to Justin Lacy, Texas, for $1,150

Res. Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Male

#2484 exhibited by Monty Coulson
Sold to Stephen Seibold, Okla., for $3,600

Res. Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Gilt
#2349 exhibited by Lettow Showpigs & Nick Berry
Sold to Mark & Andy Ottenwalter, Calif., for $6,500

Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Male
#2594 exhibited by Lucky Genetics
Sold to Jacob Holland, Texas, for $1,900

Res. Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Male 

#2489 exhibited by Kilmer Swine Farm
Sold to Timbo Tatsch, Texas, for $1,500

Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Gilt
#2036 exhibited by Heimer Hampshires
Sold to Ira Brinlee, Okla., for $6,750

Res. Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Gilt
#2475 exhibited by WinMor Farms
Sold to Frontline Genetics, Okla., for $4,250

Friday, November 16, 2012

2012 NSR Fall Classic Crossbred Boar Show Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17
Judge: Tye Lettow, Iowa


Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 4 Winner
AJ Lewis, Center Point, Iowa
SWEET TOOTH x TOXIC 28-3


Reserve Champion Crossbred Boar & Class 7 Winner
Tracy McMaken & Family
BIG GUNS x LONG SHOT


Crossbred Boar Class 1 Winner
Carter Loof, Radcliffe, Iowa
TWIN TURBO x WINGMAN


Crossbred Boar Class 2 Winner
Bruce J. Kaufman, Crawfordsville, Iowa
TREE SHAKER x HILLBILLY BONE


Crossbred Boar Class 3 Winner
Bakker Brothers Genetics, Dike, Iowa
TOO COOL x BEST BUY


Crossbred Boar Class 5 Winner
Small Town Genetics, Denair, Calif.
IM N x STICK THIS


Crossbred Boar Class 6 Winner
Blake & Katie Davis, Paragould, Ark.
BEAR (Cobb's) x DETOX

2012 NSR Fall Classic Hampshire Show Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17
Judge: Charles Hodde, Texas


Champion Hampshire Boar & Class 3 Winner
George & Mike Watson, Mooresville, Ind.
GMW1 HATS OFF 9-9 x  DMP0 FROZEN IN TIME 31-2


Champion Hampshire Gilt & Class 3 Winner
Earl L. Cain & Family, Chariton, Iowa
EC0 MY TURN 84-5 x HH9 WORLD WIDE 4-2


Reserve Champion Hampshire Boar & 2nd Class 3
Heimer Hampshires, Taylor, Mo.
CDO0 POINT TAKEN 257-3 x BOLN8 HOME GROWN 99-3


Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt & 2nd Class 3
Jake & Kaylee Keppy, Durant, Iowa
GMW0 HATS OFF 9-9 x DPK6 VAPOR 6-5


Class 1 Hampshire Boar Winner
Peter Farms, Mendon, Ill.
DMP0 FROZEN IN TIME 31-2 x BOLN8 BLACK LABEL 5-1


Class 2 Hampshire Boar Winner
Randy Wirt & Family, Parker, S.D.
RASM0 GREETER 21-8 x SCWN7 HEATWAVE 2-6


Class 1 Hampshire Gilt Winner
Thayne Egbert, Jerome, Idaho
MVLS0 ABOVE ALL 9-5 x JLM9 TCG AUGUSTA 18-1


Class 2 Hampshire Gilt Winner
Steve & Derek Earnhart, Albion, Ind.
JSE0 MAKE MY DAY 28-2 x JSE8 GPS 31-5

2012 NSR Fall Classic Duroc Show Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17
Judge: Randy Shipley, Ohio


Champion Duroc Boar & Class 3 Winner
Huinker Durocs Ltd, Decorah, Iowa
HD0 ASIA 46-3 x HD9 PSSS BUCK CHERRY 46-3


Champion Duroc Gilt & Class 3 Winner
Blake & Macy Wehmeier, Columbus, Ind.
RWG0 CHUCK BERRY 235-1 x TPSP9 EINSTEIN 18-2


Reserve Champion Duroc Boar & Class 4 Winner
Stewarts Duroc Farm, Waverly, Iowa
NBD1 GRUS BIG TEN 174-7 x SDF8 TRUCK 50-1


Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt & Class 2 Winner
Kilmer Swine Farms, Monticello, Ind.
DPK1 TRIPLE HYPE 1-4 x DANM9 GRIZZLY BEAR SSP 22-1


Class 1 Duroc Boar Winner
Mappes Durocs, Moore, Okla.
MM1 CROWN ROYAL 10-6 x SDF7 MM HORSE POWER 77-3


Class 2 Duroc Boar Winner
Tracie Yantis, Findlay, Ill.
MMDS0 TRIPLE ROCK 2-6 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY 1-1


Class 1 Duroc Gilt Winner
Blake & Macy Wehmeier, Columbus, Ind.
BMFI0 GRUS BIG BUCK 15-1 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY 1-1


Class 4 Duroc Gilt Winner
Platt Show Pigs, Roanoke, Ind.
TPSP9 EINSTEIN 18-2 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY 1-1

2012 NSR Fall Classic Yorkshire Show Results

NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 14-17
Judge: Dan Burzlaff, Iowa


Champion Yorkshire Boar & Class 1 Winner
Thompspon Brothers Genetics, Pleasantville, Ohio
RIY9 BUCK FIFTY 136-1 x JGR8 IRON MAN 89-4


Champion Yorkshire Gilt & Class 3 Winner
Chuck & Ben Olsen, Irene, S.D.
CDO1 MO 84-8 x TBRO9 RONDO 64-4


Reserve Champion Yorkshire Boar & Class 4 Winner
Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill.
JJI1 SNOW PLOW 11-1 x LFC9 WAY IN 94-4


Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt & Class 1 Winner
Hope & Gracie Flaspohler, Batesville, Ind.
JRSP0 TCG COMMITTED 44-1 x NCG9 TCG STEP AHEAD 45-1


Class 2 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, Rensselaer, Ind.
JRS0 MACK DOWN 100-3 x JGR9 DADDY MACK 36-4


Class 3 Yorkshire Boar Winner
Bruce J. Kaufman, Crawfordsville, Iowa
ARK1 TRUE GRIT 119-6 x JGR8 MACK ATTACK 81-5


Class 2 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, Rensselaer, Ind.
BAJF1 CABOOSE 7-2 x JRS0 UPPER CUT 10-1


Class 4 Yorkshire Gilt Winner
Hunter Stephens, Ringling, Okla.
JJI1 SNOW PLOW 11-1 x MTY6 NIGHT TRIPP 11-2


Class 5 Yorkshire Gilt Winner 
Nelson Brothers, Wakonda,, S.D.
RWG0 TURN TABLE 234-1 x WGW9 THE GRIZZ 38-8

Thursday, November 15, 2012

2012 Fall Classic Weanling Male Sift Results


Champion Berkshire Weanling Male 
#105 exhibited by Pullan Show Stock

Res. Champion Berkshire Weanling Male
 

#110 exhibited by Nation Showpigs

Champion Chester White Weanling Male
 

#35 exhibited by Range & Theobald

Res. Champion Chester White Weanling Male
 

#144 exhibited by Rodney Humphrey

Champion Duroc Weanling Male

 #377 exhibited by Stewart's Duroc Farm

Res. Champion Duroc Weanling Male

 #11 exhibited by Towell Family Showpigs

Champion Hampshire Male

 #36 exhibited by Range & Theobald

Res. Champion Hampshire Male

 #31 exhibited Range & Theobald

Champion Landrace Weanling Male

 #77 exhibited by Jay Rulon

Res. Champion Landrace Weanling Male

 #130 exhibited by Flach Farms

Champion Poland Weanling Male

 #126 exhibited by Kaleb Sheet

Res. Champion Poland Weanling Male

 #127 exhibited by Kaleb Sheet

Champion Spot Weanling Male

 #491 exhibited by Paul McCann

Res. Champion Spot Weanling Male
 

#469 exhibited by BJ Bellettini

Champion Yorkshire Weanling Male

 #451 exhibited by Steve Gray

Res. Champion Yorkshire Weanling Male

 #70 exhibited by Reynolds Farms

Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Male

#2490 exhibited by Dustin Ham

Res. Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Male

 #2484 exhibited by Monty Coulson

Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Male

#2594 exhibited by Lucky Genetics

Res. Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Male

 #2489 exhibited by Kilmer Swine Farm

For more candid photos visit NSR's Facebook page.

2012 Fall Classic Weanling Gilt Sift Results



Champion Berkshire Weanling Gilt
#375 exhibited by Tyler & Conner Leiphardt

Res. Champion Berkshire Weanling Gilt
#546 exhibited by Russell Kneese

Champion Chester White Weanling Gilt
#514 exhibited by John Engelking

Res. Champion Chester White Weanling Gilt
#479 exhibited by Ashton Thompson

Champion Duroc Weanling Gilt
#556 exhibited by Mappes Durocs

Res. Champion Duroc Weanling Gilt
#10
exhibited by Towell Family Showpigs

Champion Hampshire Gilt
#219
exhibited by George & Mike Watson

Res. Champion Hampshire Gilt
#140
exhibited by S&P Showpigs

Champion Landrace Weanling Gilt
#345
exhibited by Arnold Family Farm

Res. Champion Landrace Weanling Gilt
#122
exhibited by Delaney & Owen Vickrey

Champion Poland Weanling Gilt
#436
exhibited by Randy & Scott Huseman

Res. Champion Poland Weanling Gilt
#225
exhibited by Andy Kurtenbach

Champion Spot Weanling Gilt
#164
exhibited by Brett Reed

Res. Champion Spot Weanling Gilt
#508
exhibited by Brinning Genetics

Champion Yorkshire Weanling Gilt
#533
exhibited by Jack Rodibaugh & Sons

Res. Champion Yorkshire Weanling Gilt
#505
exhibited by W.A.T.T. Livestock

Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Gilt
#2037
exhibited by Heimer Hampshires

Res. Champion Dark Crossbred Weanling Gilt
#2349
exhibited by Lettow Showpigs

Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Gilt
#2036
exhibited by Heimer Hampshires

Res. Champion Light Crossbred Weanling Gilt
#2475
exhibited by WinMor Farms

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

2012 Fall Classic Underway

The 2012 Fall Classic is underway! It's a beautiful day in Duncan, Okla., and breeders from across the country are checking-in and unloading both their prospect and breeding hogs in preparation for the next three days. Enjoy these "candids" from around the barn, and check back in the coming days for results from the weanling sift, breeding show and both sales!








 




Friday, September 14, 2012

66th Annual Barrow Show® Swine Judging Contest

Sixty-five teams and 278 participants judged in the 66th annual National Barrow Show® Swine Judging Contest held Sept. 10th in Austin, Minn.

Western Illinois University of Macomb topped the senior college division; Connors State College, Warner, Okla., won the junior college division; and Tri-Point FFA #1, Cullom, Ill., placed first in the junior division.

For complete results  visit the National Swine Registry's website.
 
Senior College Division




Western Illinois University won first place in the senior college division with a score of 3270 points out of a possible 3500 points. The Western Illinois team competed against 13 other teams in the university division. Members of this team, coached by Mark Hoge, included Brandon Davis, Blaine Evans, Cody Lamle, Blake Nickel, Rabecca Stokes, Travis Terhaar and Austin Waltz.


Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, was second in the senior college division with a score of 3269 points. Coached by Mark Johnson, this team was comprised of Jamie Bloomberg, Katie Duysen, Chris Hoffschulte, Chastain Leggett, Morgan Meisenheimer, Jake Warntjes and Clay Zwilling.


Iowa State University of Ames, coached by John DeClerk, came in third with a score of 3267. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, finished fourth with 3202 and University of Illinois, Urbana was fifth with a score of 3177.


Additional team placings in the senior college division were: Sixth – Purdue
University, West Lafayette, 3158; Seventh – The Ohio State University, Columbus, 3151; Eighth – Michigan State University, East Lansing, 3142; Ninth –University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 3134; and Tenth – South Dakota State University, Brookings, 3127.


Hunter Shoemaker, Iowa State University, was the top individual of 108 competing in the university division with 674 points out of a possible 700. In second place also with 674 points, tie broken on higher total reasons score, representing Oklahoma State University was Chris Hoffschulte. Picking up third was Austin Waltz, Western Illinois University, with a score of 672. Western Illinois University contestant Rebecca Stokes along with Iowa State University contestant Colby Taber and University of Illinois contestant Dillon Garver finished fourth, fifth and sixth respectively with a score of 660 with the three way tie broken on higher total reasons score.

Senior college reasons awards were given to the top team and top five individuals. The Western Illinois University squad captured first with 945 points. The high individual in reasons was Brandon Davis, Western Illinois University with a score of 192 out of a possible 200. Davis was followed by a five way tie of 191 with Michigan State contestant Katie Cook taking second, Iowa State contestant Hunter Shoemaker taking third, Western Illinois contestant Cody Lamle taking fourth, Oklahoma State contestant Jamie Bloomberg taking fifth and Western Illinois contestant Rebecca Stokes taking sixth. The ties were broken based on lower placing totals in reasons classes.


Junior College Division





Connors State College, Warner, Okla., took home top honors out of 12 teams in the junior college division with a score of 3249 points out of a possible 3500 points. Coached by Brandon Gunn, team members were Clay Carlson, Garrett Foote, Trey Lockhart, Tyler Mackey, Jacob McKillip, Dakota Moyers and Ian Schaefer.

Black Hawk Community College, Galva, Ill., finished second with a score of 3230. Black Hawk is coached by Dan Hoge and Jared Boyert and their team consisted of Jake Bloomberg, Will Coor, Breanna Lawyer, Max Look, Isaak Mersch, Amber Shipe and Austin Weber. 


Redlands Community College, El Reno, Okla., coached by Tanner Winter, Chase Reed and Clay Elliott was third at 3226. Lakeland Collge, Mattoon, Ill., was fourth with a score of 3162 and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Miami, Okla.,  was fifth with 3128. 

Additional team placings in the junior college division were: Sixth – Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, Ill., 3119; Seventh – Casper College, Casper, Wyo., 3093; Eighth – Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Ill., 3091; Ninth – Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Ill., 3037; and Tenth – Spoon River College, Canton, Ill., 2907.

The 100 contestants in the junior college division made for some stiff competition for top individual with Austin Weber of Black Hawk East coming out ahead with a total of 657 out of a possible 700 points, and right behind in second was Dakota Moyers of Connors State College with a score of 656. Finishing third and fourth with 655 points were Jacob McKillip, Connors State College and Owen MacFarlane, Redlands Community College, in that order with the tie broken on total reasons score. In a close fifth with 654 points was Amber Shipe, Redlands Community College.


Redlands Community College also took home high team reasons with a score of 918 points. High reasons individual was another tight race with Ashley Judge, Redlands Community College and Breanna Lawyer, Black Hawk Community College coming in first and second respectively, both with a score of 189. Close behind in third was Austin Kindschi, Redlands Community College with a score of 187, followed by a three way tie of 186 with Gary Agar, Redlands Community College landing fourth, Jacob McKillip, Connors State College taking fifth and Austin Weber, Black Hawk Community College securing sixth. The ties were broken based on lower placing totals in reasons classes.


Junior Division




Tri-Point FFA #1, Cullom, Ill., coached by Diana Loschen, captured top honors in the junior division of the 66th annual NBS® Swine Judging Contest this year. There were 39 teams in the Junior Division from seven states which included Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Indiana, Nebraska and Missouri. Tri-Point FFA #1 team members Trey Fecke, Brooke Haag, Amy Loschen and Kendall Wills accumulated 1045 of a possible 1125 points.

Russellville FFA, Mo., finished second with 1033 points, with teammates Austin Bailey, Miriam Martin, Kent Shikles and Ashlee Waddell, coached by Lance Martin.


Wyandotta FFA, Okla., under the guidance of Phillip Hofschulte ,came in third with a score of 993. St. Ansgar FFA #1, Iowa, was fourth with 981 and Ridgeview FFA, Ill., wrapped up fifth with 977 points.


The high individual in the junior division with a score of 359 out of 375 possible was Trey Fecke of Tri-Point FFA#1, Cullom, Ill. In second was Miriam Martin of Russellville FFA, Mo., with a total of 353 points. With a score of 348, Aaron Willison, Lewis Cass FFA, Ind., secured third and hot on his heels was Kendall Wills, Tri-Point FFA#1, Cullom, Ill., who placed fourth with a score of 347. Austin Bailey, Russellville FFA, Mo., finished fifth with 345 points.


The competition is held in conjunction with the four-day National Barrow Show® in Austin, Minn. This event is co-sponsored by Hormel Foods Corporation and the National Association of Swine Records.


66th NBS® Progeny Test Winners

The 66th NATIONAL BARROW SHOW® recognized swine breeders  for outstanding entries in the 2012 National  Barrow Show® Progeny Test. The highest-indexing groups received a total of 15 SUPER SIRE and 12 PORQUE awards.

The following National Swine Registry members were presented awards for their winning entries in the 2012 Progeny Test.

Duroc-sired entry:

  • Waldo Farms of Dewitt, Neb. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by WFDM0 Crimson 250-4)
  • Whiteshire Hamroc of Albion, Ind. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by SDF0 Grus Tug Boat 74-8)
  • Waldo Farms of Dewitt, Neb. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by WFD0 Equinox 74-1)
  • Comparts Boar Store of Nicollet, Minn. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by CBSW0 F Lloyd 40-2)
  • Forkner Farms/TRULINE® Genetics of Richards, Mo. (SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards for entry sired by CC0 Rover 71-3)
  • Waldo Farms of Dewitt, Neb. (SUPER SIRE award for entry sired by WFD0 Harvester 44-3)
  • Waldo Farms of Dewitt, Neb. (SUPER SIRE award for entry sired by WFDM0 Wonka 253-2)
  • Waldo Farms of Dewitt, Neb. (SUPER SIRE award for entry sired by WFD0 Willy 5-1)
Landrace-sired entries: 
  •  Forkner Farms/TRULINE® Genetics of Richards, Mo. (SUPER SIRE award for entry sired by CC0 Freedom 45-10)
  • The Ohio State University of Columbus, Ohio (PORQUE award for entry sired by 1CR0 Maxium 443-6)
Yorkshire-sired entries: 
  • Whiteshire Hamroc of Albion, Ind. (SUPER SIRE award for entry sired by WHI9 Ulf 193-10)
  • Whiteshire Hamroc of Albion, Ind. (SUPER SIRE award for entry sired by WHI9 Tiedown 287-15)
  • Whiteshire Hamroc of Albion, Ind. (PORQUE award for entry sired by WHIH0 King Lear 265-13)
The Progeny Test is designed to analyze the offspring of purebred sires.Factors that influence final results are production performance at the test station, structural soundness of each pig, carcass composition, and eating qualities.

The top indexing sires in each breed and the entire test are recognized with SUPER SIRE and PORQUE awards.Averages for the 48 entries in the 2012 test were 1.82 lbs. average daily gain, 0.93 inches backfat at the 10th rib, 6.53 square inches loin-eye area, 6.0 (out of possible ten) soundness score, 5.60 loin pH, and 2.53% Intramuscular Fat (marbling).

This year’s Progeny Test attracted 384 pigs from seven states that represented five major purebred breeds. The 2012 Progeny Test was the 23rd to be conducted in conjunction with the National Barrow Show® since 1991. Another Progeny Test is scheduled to be delivered Friday, March 22, 2013.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

2012 National Barrow Show Crossbred Sale Results

National Barrow Show
Austin, Minn. • Sept. 8-12

Crossbred Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
9 Boars • Average $1,228
Crossbred Sale Total = $11,050


Tyler Bezdicek & Family drove the Champion & top-selling crossbred boar. He sold to Doug Lusk, Jackson, Minn., for $3,500.