National Swine Registry

Purebred Customers from China Learn About STAGES™

2012-01-18T08:54:00.002-05:00

This past week, NSR hosted a group of visitors from China at theoffice in West Lafayette, Ind. The group, accompanied by Professor Wang of China Agricultural University, included buyers from three different Chinesecompanies. Throughout the visit, the buyers were escorted byGeorge Bruns and Chuck Bastrom of Ag-World Inc., and Nicholas Zhang of ChinaAnimal Husbandry Group.

L to R: Professor Wang, Dr. Clint Schwab, & George Bruns

NSR CEO, Dr. Clint Schwab, and Director of Genetic and Technical Services at NSR, Dr. Justin Fix, hosted the meeting, which centered on the Swine Genetic and Testing Evaluation System (STAGES™). STAGES™ is a program developed by the National Swine Registry to facilitategenetic improvement through calculation of the most economically significanttraits in purebred swine production. The international breeders, all customers of U.S. purebred genetics, were interested in the intricacies and daily functions of the genetic program. To learn more about STAGES™, clickhere.

Combined, the group of producers selected over 1,000 headfor shipment from the U.S. to China this coming February.

Purebred customers from China visit the NSR office to learn about the STAGES™ program.

New Year Brings New Additions to NSR Team

2012-01-16T09:53:00.000-05:00

The 2012 New Year’s celebration included the addition of two new staff members to the National Swine Registry – Brian Anderson and Jen Gillespie.

Anderson joined the NSR team of field representatives and will be covering the Southwest territory (see the map below). Brian will visit breeders across the Southwestern region of the U.S. and attend NSR shows and events to promote the purebred use of Doroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire swine. You can follow Brian on the road through the NSR Fieldview blog here.

NSR CEO Clint Schwab is excited to have Anderson on board: “Brian brings to the position many years of experience in different facets of the livestock industry,” Schwab says. “He was raised in the purebred swine business, which spurred his obvious passion and understanding of the purebred swine industry. We are excited to have someone with his background and expertise joining our team and representing the NSR and its members.”

Anderson obtained his bachelor’s degree in animal science production from Kansas State University and has a lifetime of knowledge and experience in the swine industry, as well as extensive involvement with livestock shows, clinics and camps across the United States. Most noted for his nearly two decades of coaching junior college livestock judging teams at Coffeyville Community College and Fort Scott Community College, both in Kansas, Anderson has guided many highly competitive teams and served as the National Junior College Judging Coaches’ Association president.

The second addition to the NSR team, Jen Gillespie, started her work as the Director of Marketing & Communications the first week of January. She will work out of the West Lafayette office, overseeing the communications division of the organization. Gillespie will be leading the production of Seedstock EDGE, as well as pursuing marketing opportunities thorough social media and interactive technology.

“I am excited to add someone of Jen’s caliber to the NSR team,” Schwab says. “Her background and experience will prove a valuable resource to NSR members as she leads the Marketing and Communications team. We look forward to exposing her skill-set in building increased awareness of the programs within NSR and leading the future development of marketing resources for NSR members.”

The Kansas native holds a master’s degree in agricultural communications from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from Kansas State University. Gillespie brings valuable purebred and livestock marketing experience from her industry relations internship with Certified Angus Beef, LLC, as well as ag policy experience from 6 months with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. In addition, she boasts publication production knowledge gained as the editorial assistant for the Journal of Applied Communications and videography skills learned through an internship with SUNUP Television at Oklahoma State.

If you would like to welcome our new staff members or if you have any questions for them, feel free to contact Brian at brian@nationaswine.com or Jen at jen@nationalswine.com.

Grimm and boar may appear in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition tonight

2012-01-06T09:41:00.000-05:00

Tune into ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition this evening at 8 EST/7 p.m. CST to try and catch a glimpse of Yorkshire breeder Jim Grimm and his boar, JGR Big Easy 12-5.

Grimm and "Big Easy" visit with some of the show's crew. The Grimms used the opportunity to educate the public about swine production.

The Grimm family was on-site while the Extreme Makeover crew filmed this evening’s episode in northwest Iowa, and Big Easy was invited to give a cameo performance in the opening scene.

All together, more than 1,000 community volunteers, including the Grimms, helped the Gibbs family rebuild their home.

To read more about the Big Easy’s big debut click here, or visit ABC’s Extreme Makeover website to get more details on this evening’s show.

NPPC offers scholarships to future pork-industry leaders

2011-12-05T10:06:00.000-05:00

WRITE YOURSELF TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE!

The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to announce the 2012 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Program administered by the National Pork Producers Council.

Introduced in 1990 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Live Hog Futures, the Pork Industry Scholarship Program continues to recognize outstanding youth in the pork community. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry-talented and thoughtful students who may emerge as industry leaders someday.

To be eligible applicants must:
1. Be an undergraduate student in a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture;
2. Write a brief letter indicating what role you see yourself playing in the pork industry after graduation;
3. Submit an essay of 750 words or less describing an issue you see confronting the pork industry today or in the future – and offer your solutions;
4. Obtain two letters of reference from current or former professors or industry professionals;
5. Prepare a cover sheet including:’
a. Name
b. Complete mailing address, telephone number, and email address
c. School name
d. Year in school
e. Permanent mailing address and telephone number
f. Social Security Number
6. Submit the above items in a single envelope to:
National Pork Producers Council
ATTN: Craig Boelling
PO Box 10383
Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9960

Or email to: boellingc@nppc.org

NOTE: All entries must be postmarked by January 20, 2012.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) will administer the program, read the essays and select the winners. Essays will be judged on the basis of clarity or expression, persuasiveness, originality and relevance of topic. Winners will be announced at the Pork Industry Forum in Denver, CO, March 1-3, 2012. NPPC reserves the right to publish any or parts of the essays submitted.

For additional information, please contact Craig Boelling at 515.278.8012 or boellingc@nppc.org.

Grimm's boar, "Big Easy's" big debut

2011-11-21T09:22:00.000-05:00

Jim Grimm’s proven herdsire is now a rising star. JGR9 Big Easy 12-5, made his television debut in a cameo performance on the popular show Extreme Home Makeover.

ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover builds community while building new homes for deserving families. While on location filming a show in northwest Iowa, the crew of Extreme Home Makeover invited the Grimm’s to take part in the show – by bringing some “pig power” on site. Before the show’s host, Ty Pennington, could shout his famous saying, “Move that bus,” Big Easy took part in the opening of the show.

Pennington cozies up with his "co-star," Grimm's Yorkshire boar, Big Easy.

The large, Yorkshire boar that lives at Grimm Quality Purebreds in Maynard, Iowa, was featured as one way the community could demolish the existing home. Although the crowd opted for a large tractor to level the house, Big Easy spent plenty of time in the spotlight and was a hit with the show’s cast.

Pennington even made a personal visit to “meet” Big Easy in his stock trailer. The show’s star snapped pictures with the boar, while other cast members commented on how “cute” and calm he was, say Pat Grimm, Jim’s wife.

The Grimms grabbed the opportunity to educate people about the industry and answered any questions they had.

“It was nice to educate people,” Pat says. She adds with a laugh, when they first received the casting call the producer asked if they could train the boar to lay down on request.

More than 1,000 community volunteers showed up to help with the project, and when the first day of filming concluded the Grimms were asked onstage to receive a round of applause for bringing Big Easy from the cast, crew and community.

“It was quite the experience,” Pat says. “We’ll never get anything like that again.”

Cast, crew and volunteers all visited with the Grimms about their boar and the swine industry.

The episode featuring Big Easy should air sometime after the first of the year. More details about the exact schedule will be released in the future.

2011 NSR Fall Classic Crossbred Boar Sale

2011-11-19T16:04:00.001-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla.
Nov. 16-19

Crossbred Boar Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
28 boars • Average $9,727
Crossbred Sale Total = $272,350
For full sale results, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/.

Newcastle Genetics, Okla., drove the top-selling crossbred boar at the NSR Fall Classic. The belted, Gotham son brought $150,000. He sold to WinTex Farms, Texas.

Forsyth Brothers' Reserve Champion Crossbred boar sold to Purple Power Boar Stud, Ind., for $30,000.

2011 NSR Fall Classic Yorkshire Boar & Gilt Sale

2011-11-19T15:43:00.000-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla.
Nov. 16-19

Yorkshire Boar & Gilt Sale
Auctioneer: Dan Baker, Ind.
19 boars • Average $1,750 • Total $33,250
45 gilts • Average $872 • Total $39,250
Yorkshire Sale Total = $72,500
For full sale results, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/.

Premier Sire
WGW9 THE GRIZZ 38-8
Owned by Shipley Swine Genetics, OH

Reserve Premier Sire
JRSP0 TCGO TCG COMMITTED 44-1
Owned by Top Cut Genetics & Jack Rodibaugh & Sons, IN

Shipley Swine Genetics, Ohio, had the winning Yorkshire gilt. The Grizz daughter sold to J.P. Parrish, Ind., for $5,000.

2011 NSR Fall Classic Duroc Boar & Gilt Sale

2011-11-19T13:26:00.000-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla.
Nov. 16-19

Duroc Boar & Gilt Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
16 boars • Average $2,959 • Total $47,350
35 gilts • Average $814 • Total $28,475
Duroc Sale Total = $75,825
For full sale results, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/.

Premier Sire
DANM9 GRIZZLY BEAR SSP 22-1
Owned by Swine Genetics International, IA

Reserve Premier Sire
TPSP9 EINSTEIN 18-2
Owned by Upperhand Genetics, IN

The Palmer Family, Okla., drives the Grand Champion Duroc boar. Weldon Walser, Texas, purchased his entry for $10,000.

2011 NSR Fall Classic Hampshire Boar & Gilt Sale

2011-11-19T12:44:00.001-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic
Duncan, Okla.
Nov. 16-19

Hampshire Boar & Gilt Sale
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
8 boar • Average $1,053 • Total $8,425
16 gilts • Average $918 • Total $13,625
Hampshire Sale Total = $22,050
For full sale results, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/.

Premier Sire
JSE0 MAKE MY DAY 28-2
Owned by Steve & Dereck Earnhart, IN

Reserve Premier Sire
DMP0 Frozen In Time 31-2
Owned by Swine Genetics International, IA, & Wes Barone, CA

Shane Brinning of Brinning Genetics, Iowa, drives the Grand Champion Hampshire boar. Karan Janes, Texas, purchased his entry for $2,600.

2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Gilt Sale Results

2011-11-19T12:07:00.000-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Gilt Sale Results

Nov. 16-19

Duncan, Okla.

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio
312 gilts • Average $722 • Total $225,400

Champion Overall & Champion Berkshire Gilt

Lot 105, Russell Kneese, 12-7

Sold for $4,750

Top-Selling, Reserve Champion Overall & Champion Dark Cross Gilt

Lot 2608, Heimer Hampshires, 44-7

Sold for $12,500

Reserve Berkshire Gilt

Lot 158, Nation Show Pigs, 6-7

Sold for $1,200

Champion Chester Gilt

Lot 37, Aimee & Lynsee Shaffer, 10-3

Sold for $1,500

Reserve Chester Gilt

Lot 492, S&D Showpigs, 12-1

Sold for $800

Champion Duroc Gilt

Lot 30, Tom Thompson, 87-6

Sold for $1,000

Reserve Duroc Gilt

Lot 217, Bryan Funk, 9-2

Sold for $1,600

Champion Hampshire Gilt

Lot 239, Mike Murphy Farms, 11-5

Sold for $500

Reserve Hampshire Gilt

Lot 82, Range & Theobald, 22-13

Sold for $700

Champion Landrace Gilt

Lot 478, Small Town Genetics, 44-7

Sold for $800

Reserve Landrace Gilt

Lot 479, Small Town Genetics, 35-9

Sold for $450

Champion Poland Gilt

Lot 125, Todd Boicken, 12-3

Sold for $700

Reserve Poland Gilt

Lot 179, Rourke Sisters, 5-9

Sold for $200

Champion Spot Gilt

Lot 112, Sam Scher, 36-9

Sold for $2,100

Reserve Spot Gilt

Lot 140, Mark Cox, 5-6
Sold for $1,200

Champion Yorkshire Gilt

Lot 219, Jerry Pippin, 1-2

Sold for $1,500

Reserve Yorkshire Gilt

Lot 319, Jervis Showpigs, 19-4

Sold for $950

Reserve Dark Cross Gilt

Lot 2514, A.J. Lewis, 41-5

Sold for $2,000

Champion Light Cross Gilt

Lot 2050, Malcolm Farms, 19-12

Sold for $3,500

Reserve Light Cross

Lot 2420, Kuecker Seedstock, 109-7

Sold for $1,000

2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Male Sale Results

2011-11-19T11:46:00.000-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Male Sale Results

Nov. 16-19

Duncan, Okla.

Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio
237 male prospects • Average $866 • Total $205,275

Champion Overall & Champion Dark Cross Male

Lot 2437, Frontline Genetics, 13-1

Sold for $9,000

Reserve Champion Overall & Champion Spot Male

Lot 434, Brinning Genetics, 126-2

Sold for $3,750

Top-Selling Male

Lot 2546, Brinning Genetics, 59-6

Sold for $17,000

Champion Berkshire Male

Lot 375, Denise Moore, 9-8

Sold for $1,700

Reserve Berkshire Male

Lot 157, Nation Show Pigs, 6-2

Sold for $700

Champion Chester Male

Lot 296, Wintex Farms, 112-2

Sold for $1,100

Reserve Chester Male

Lot 251, Mitch Reames, 1-5

Sold for $900

Champion Duroc Male

Lot 449, Hirschfeld & Sons, 80-9

Sold for $2,300

Reserve Duroc Male

Lot 115, PHD Hog Farm (Alan Parnell), 4-5

Sold for $1,000

Champion Hampshire Male

Lot 79, Range & Theobald, 43-4

Sold for $400

Reserve Hampshire Male

Lot 81, Range & Theobald, 43-11

Sold for $300

Champion Landrace Male

Lot 54, Dalaney & Owen Vickrey, 12-4

Sold for $900

Reserve Landrace Male

Lot 480, Small Town Genetics, 44-3

Sold for $250

Champion Poland Male

Lot 372, Denise Moore, 10-7

Sold for $900

Reserve Poland Male

Lot 374, Larry Moore, 10-9

Sold for $1,000

Reserve Spot Male

Lot 109, Sam Scher, 28-1

Sold for $900

Champion Yorkshire Male

Lot 377, Larry Moore, 8-6

Sold for $2,800

Reserve Yorkshire Male

Lot 378, Larry Moore, 8-7

Sold for $3,000

Reserve Dark Cross Male

Lot 2662, Porter & O'Bannon, 8-1

Sold for $$6,500

Champion Light Cross Male

Lot 2545, Brinning Genetics, 119-2

Sold for $1,700

Reserve Light Cross Male

Lot 2543, Brinning Genetics, 127-8

Sold for $1,300

2011 NSR Fall Classic Crossbred Boar Results

2011-11-18T18:17:00.001-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic Crossbred Boar Results

Nov. 16-19

Duncan, Okla.

Judge: Dave Kilmer, Ind.

Champion Crossbred Boar
Brinning Genetics, IA

BIG PAPI x RECOVERY

Reserve Champion Crossbred Boar

Forsyth Brothers, IA

SECOND CHANCE x ALIAS

2011 NSR Fall Classic Yorkshire Breeding Results

2011-11-18T17:13:00.002-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic Yorkshire Breeding Results

Nov. 16-19

Duncan, Okla.

Judge: Brian Hines, Mich.

Champion Yorkshire Boar
Chuck & Ben Olsen, SD

CDO0 MIGHTY ONE 76-2 x JGR6 TANK 9-5

Champion Yorkshire Gilt

Shipley Swine Genetics, OH

WGW9 THE GRIZZ 38-8 x JGR6 TANK 9-5

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Boar

Grimm Purebreds, IA

TBRO9 RONDO 64-4 x JGR8 MACK ATTACK 81-5

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt

Winmor Farms, IA

LFC0 GATEMASTER 64-3 x LFC7 NEXT LEVEL 94-6

2011 NSR Fall Classic Duroc Breeding Results

2011-11-18T13:37:00.000-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic Duroc Breeding Results

Nov. 16-19

Duncan, Okla.

Judge: Randy Shipley, Ohio

Champion Duroc Boar

Palmer Family, OK

MMDS0 TRIPLE ROCK 2-6 x JAKI8 UNFORGETTABLE 10-4

Champion Duroc Gilt

Travis Platt, IN

TPSP9 EINSTEIN 18-2 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY 1-1

Reserve Champion Duroc Boar

Nelson Brothers, SD

NBD0 HENNESY 114-1 x NBD7 JEAGER 22-7

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt

Range & Theobald, IL

TPSP9 EINSTEIN 18-2 x ESSP9 GODS GIFT 11-1

2011 NSR Fall Classic Hampshire Breeding Results

2011-11-18T10:45:00.001-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic Hampshire Breeding Results

Nov. 16-19

Duncan, Okla.

Judge: Charles Hodde, Texas

Champion Hampshire Boar

Brinning Genetics, IA

MVLS0 LONG TIME COMING 12-1 x GRA8 PARTY DOWN 58-6

Champion Hampshire Gilt

Cedar Ridge Farms, Inc., IL

RSH9 OPTIMUS PRIME 5-2 x EC8 STAINLESS STEEL 54-11

Reserve Champion Hampshire Boar

Sam Scher, IN

EBM8 HUGGY BEAR 9-7 x ABRC8 UNREAL 2-1

Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt

Peter Farms, IL

DMP0 FROZEN IN TIME 31-2 x IGJG5 SWEET TEA 15-7

2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Male Pig Sift

2011-11-18T01:05:00.002-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Male Pig Sift
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 16-19
Purebred Judge: Robbie Phillips, Texas
Crossbred Judge: Micky "Toad" Bellamy, Okla.

Top Berkshire Males (15 sell)
Lot 157, Nation Show Pigs, 6-2
Lot 375, Denise Moore, 9-8

Top Chester White Males (9 sell)
Lot 251, Mitch Reames, 1-5
Lot 296, Wintex Farms, 112-2

Top Duroc Males (22 sell)
Lot 115, PHD Hog Farm (Alan Parnell), 4-5
Lot 449, Hirschfeld & Sons, 80-9

Top Hampshire Males (8 sell)
Lot 81, Range & Theobald, 43-11
Lot 79, Range & Theobald, 43-4

Top Landrace Males (3 sell)
Lot 54, Dalaney & Owen Vickrey, 12-4
Lot 480, Small Town Genetics, 44-3

Top Poland Males (8 sell)
Lot 372, Denise Moore, 10-7
Lot 374, Denise Moore, 10-9

Top Spot Males (21 sell)
Lot 109, Sam Scher, 28-1
Lot 434, Brinning Genetics, 126-2

Top Yorkshire Males (15 sell)
Lot 378, Larry Moore, 8-7
Lot 377, Larry Moore, 8-6

Top Dark Cross Males (92 sell)
Lot 2662, Porter & O'Bannon, 8-1
Lot 2437, Frontline Genetics, 13-1

Top Light Cross Males (84 sell)
Lot 2543, Brinning Genetics, 127-8
Lot 2545, Brinning Genetics, 119-2

A total of 277 prospect will sell at 6:45 p.m. in Ring B following the selection of the champions on Friday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

For more pictures from the Fall Classic visit the NSR Facebook page. Sale results will be available on NSR's website, www.nationalswine.com.

2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Gilt Sift

2011-11-17T22:36:00.002-05:00

2011 NSR Fall Classic Weanling Gilt Sift
Duncan, Okla. • Nov. 16-19
Purebred Judge: Robbie Phillips, Texas
Crossbred Judge: Micky "Toad" Bellamy, Okla.

Top Berkshire Gilts (17 sell)
Lot 105, Russell Kneese, 12-7
Lot 158, Nation Show Pigs, 6-7

Top Chester White Gilts (13 sell)
Lot 492, S&D Showpigs, 12-1
Lot 37, Aimee & Lynsee Shaffer, 10-3

Top Duroc Gilts (28 sell)
Lot 217, Bryan Funk, 9-2
Lot 30, Tom Thompson, 87-6

Top Hampshire Gilts (17 sell)
Lot 239, Mike Murphy Farms, 11-5
Lot 82, Range & Theobald, 22-13

Top Landrace Gilts (5 sell)
Lot 478, Small Town Genetics, 44-7
Lot 479, Small Town Genetics, 35-9

Top Poland Gilts (10 sell)
Lot 125, Gerald Boicken, 12-3
Lot 179, Rourke Sisters, 5-9

Top Spot Gilts (23 sell)
Lot 112, Sam Scher, 36-9
Lot 150, Mark Cox, 5-6

Top Yorkshire Gilts (25 sell)
Lot 219, Jerry Pippin, 1-2
Lot 319, Jervis Showpigs, 19-4

Top Dark Cross Gilts (116 sell)
Lot 2608, Heimer Hampshires, 44-7
Lot 2514, A.J. Lewis, 41-5

Top Light Cross Gilts (92 sell)
Lot 2420, Kuecker Seedstock, 109-7
Lot 2050, Malcolm Farms, 19-12

A total of 346 prospect gilts will sell in Ring A following the selection of the champions on Friday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

For more pictures from the Fall Classic visit the NSR Facebook page. Sale results will be available on NSR's website, www.nationalswine.com.

Fall Classic exhibitor list now available

2011-11-16T15:21:00.000-05:00

Interested to see who is showing at the 2011 NSR Fall Classic in Duncan, Okla.? Visit the NSR website here to see a full list of exhibitors, number of pigs, and breeds they will be exhibiting!

2011 NAILE Market Hog Show results

2011-11-09T11:38:00.000-05:00

2011 NAILE Market Hog Show
Louisville, Ky. • Nov. 6-7
Judge: Brian Arnold, Ill.

Landrace Breed Champion
Zoey Craw, IN
Landrace Reserve Breed Champion
Kaden Frey, OH

Landrace
1. Zoey Craw, IN
2. Kaden Frey, OH
3. Ashton Frey, OH
4. Karissa Rulon, IN
5. Kathleen Rulon, IN
6. Mitchell Concannon, IN
7. Bradey Newhouse, IN
8. Madison Frey, OH

Yorkshire Breed Champion
Elise Miller, IN
Yorkshire Reserve Breed Champion
Tana Simmons, IN

Class 07 - Yorkshire I
1. Isabella Witte, IN
2. Auburn Harvey, IN
3. Hunter McGraw, IN
4. Matthew Wildt, MI
5. Cody Steele, IN
6. Karlie Kennedy, OH
7. Justin Goldsmith, OH
8. Ashton Frey, OH
9. Jesse Van Ness, IN
10. Jessica Rodenbeck, IN

Class 08 - Yorkshire II
1. Skylar Knapp, IN
2. Becca Oliver, IN
3. Tyler Wilson, IN
4. Dalton Kennedy, OH
5. Reed Martin, LA
6. Christian Stoner, IN
7. Cora Rodibaugh, IN
8. Carter Pruet, IN
9. Lauryn Willison, IN
10. Kendall Leonhard, IN

Class 09 - Yorkshire III
1. Tana Simmons, IN
2. Auburn Harvey, IN
3. Jaxon Parmley, IN
4. Morgan Cox, IN
5. Corey Jodrey, OH
6. Amy Newnum, IN
7. Kaden Frey, OH
8. Lauren Rodibaugh, IN
9. Sara Hupp, OH
10. Frank Riethman, OH

Class 10 - Yorkshire IV
1. Elise Miller, IN
2. Annalee Witte, IN
3. Kaley Sue Bontrager, IN
4. Matthew Rodibaugh, IN
5. Cody Jodrey, OH
6. Bradey Newhouse, IN
7. Kolby Butcher, IN
8. Landon Hall, IN
9. Blake Danner, IN
10. Hadley Hendrickson, IN

Class 11 - Yorkshire V
1. Evan Witte, IN
2. Shelby Roberts, IN
3. Lauren Wildt, MI
4. Kayla Hieston, IN
5. Matt Gaughan, IN
6. Aaron Muegge, IN
7. Sarah Caldwell, AR
8. Daniel Ammann, IL
9. Cameron Day, IN
10. Ethan Hurtt, OH

Duroc Breed Champion
Chloe O'Neal, IN
Duroc Reserve Breed Champion
Mitchell Concannon, IN

Class 12 - Duroc I
1. Morgan Cox, IN
2. Jacob Thurston, IN
3. Kayla Hieston, IN
4. Shelby Springer, IN
5. Austin Herr, IN
6. Shelby Springer, IN
7. April Zeller, IN
8. Morgan Wildt, MI
9. Justin Berry, IN
10. Gracelyn Isler, OH

Class 13 - Duroc II
1. Devin Ammann, IL
2. Elise Miller, IN
3. Bryce Bassage, MI
4. Cooper Bertolino, IL
5. Haley Hinshaw, IN
6. Bretta Jean, IN
7. Macy Scott, KS
8. Lauren. Bush, IN
9. Cameron Bennington, IN
10. Austin Carpenter, OH

Class 14 - Duroc III
1. Chloe O’Neal, IN
2. Mitchell Concannon, IN
3. Blake Bennington, IN
4. Kayla Bennington, IN
5. Kaley Sue Bontrager, IN
6. Samantha Thurston, IN
7. Kyle Wheatley, OK
8. Jarvis Simmons, IN
9. Kaley Sue Bontrager, IN
10. Holly Hopkins, IN

Hampshire Breed Champion
Bryce Bennington, IN
Hampshire Reserve Breed Champion
Aaron Muegge, IN

Class 15 - Hampshire I
1. Aaron Muegge, IN
2. Makenzie O'Neal, IN
3. Cameron Vaughan, OH
4. Evan Witte, IN
5. Brittany Stephenson, IN
6. Cameron Day, IN
7. Kayla Bennington, IN
8. Daniel Ammann, IL
9. Ashtyn Harvey, IN
10. Zachery Brazel, IN

Class 16 - Hampshire II
1. Bryce Bennington, IN
2. Reed Martin, LA
3. Ty Miller, IN
4. Blake Danner, IN
5. Lauryn Truesdale, IN
6. Austin Pueschel, MI
7. Austin Robison, IN
8. Katie Muegge, IN
9. Nalaney Guyer, IL
10. Kalin Greiner, IN

2011 NAILE Junior Swine Showmanship results

2011-11-09T11:30:00.007-05:00

2011 NAILE Junior Swine Showmanship
Louisville, Ky. • Nov. 6-7
Judge: Brian Arnold, Ill.

Division I Showmanship Results (84 participants)
1. Ashtyn Harvey, IN
2. Olivia Caldwell, IL
3. Jayden Wehmer, IN
4. Nalaney Guyer, IL
5. Paige Scheurich, IN
6. Isabella Witte, IN
7. Conner Smock, OH
8. Landon Hall, IN
9. Maryn Gross, OH
10. Zander Brazel, IN

Division II Showmanship Results (94 participants)
1. Maddison Caldwell, IL
2. Skylar Knapp, IN
3. Megan Mench, IN
4. Peyton Wininger, IN
5. Cailyn Hines, MI
6. Hallie Landry, LA
7. Katelynn Copeland, AR
8. A.J. Muegge, IN
9. Ashtin Guyer, IL
10. Bryce Bennington, IN

Division III Showmanship Results (106 participants)
1. Paige Wininger, IN
2. Morgan Mench, IN
3. Brooke Bishop, IN
4. Linden Kaliff, NE
5. Kale Boysen, IA
6. Mitchell Concannon, IN
7. Cameron Bennington, IN
8. Annalee Witte, IN
9. Devin Ammann, IL
10. Mckenzie Heffley, IN

Division IV Showmanship Results (65 participants)
1. Brennen North, IN
2. Tonya Fender, OH
3. Tana Simmons, IN
4. Heather Storer, OH
5. Clay Kincaid, IN
6. Christine Todd, IL
7. Christian Stoner, IN
8. Danika Miller, IN
9. Taylor Brown, IN
10. Garrett See, NC

Division V Showmanship Results (15 participants)
1. Jake Keppy, IA
2. Alison Harwell, MI
3. Jacob Eve, IN
4. Jacie Miller, IN
5. Brittany Murphy, IN
6. Kayla Hieston, IN
7. Taylor Jodrey, OH
8. Ethan Stephenson, IN
9. Amanda Rodibaugh, IN
10. Aaron Wilson, IN

2011-11-04T14:07:00.002-04:00

Don't miss out on the 2011 National Junior Swine Association's Regional Leadership Conference held at Oklahoma State University Saturday December 3, 2011.

The entry deadline is today, November 4th, 2011!

There is still time to enter using one of the following:
1. Mail your entry form - postmarked with today's date
2. Call your entry in to Sarah Schwab 765-463-3594
3. Email your entry to Sarah at sarah@nationalswine.com

For more information, an entry form, and to check out the fun packed schedule click NJSA Regional Leadership Conference

We can't wait to see you there!

If you have any questions or concerns about the conference please contact Sarah Schwab via email at sarah@nationalswine.com or in the office at 765-463-3594.

Schwab speaks on genetic improvement in Philippines

2011-11-01T07:59:00.000-04:00

Dr. Clint Schwab, CEO and director of genetic and technical services

for the NSR presents on the value of genetic systems

at a seminar in the Philippines.

Dr. Clint Schwab, interim CEO and director of genetic and technical services for the NSR, visited the Philippines to take part in a seminar on international gene transfer in swine, held Oct. 20 in Manila.

The seminar was the final summarization and review component of a multi-year research project, led by Dr. Robert Knox, swine Extension specialist at the University of Illinois, and funded by the Foreign Ag Service, to study and develop systems to use frozen semen technologies to transport U.S. genetics from the U.S. to the Philippines.

A modern swine breeding unit in the Philippines.

Schwab presented on the use of genetic resources for improving production efficiency. Joining him on the slate of speakers were Knox, Dr. Sherrie Clark, associate professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, Kevin Brooks, author, college lecturer and owner of BK Solutions consulting, and Dr. Wayne Singleton, professor emeritus at Purdue University and owner of a swine reproductive management services consulting company.

Other talks included overviews on the Philippine and U.S. swine industries, issues for swine health and disease, global health issues and importation, an economic analysis of new genetics in the Philippines, reproductive management for efficient genetic improvement, and technology for use of frozen boar semen.

As a result of the project, frozen semen has been effectively used to implement American purebred genetics into Philippine swine herds.

The U.S. research group visits Robina Farms.

NSR builds ties with Ukraine trade mission

2011-10-31T08:58:00.002-04:00

Electronic individual sow feeders in a deep-bedded group

penning system at Dnipro Hybrids farm.

Ukraine was the destination of a recent trade mission conducted by NSR’s Dr. Clint Schwab, interim CEO, and Dr. Justin Fix, genetic programs specialist, on Oct. 2-9. NSR participated in the Ukraine Animal Farming tradeshow, hosting a booth along with partner Dnipro Hybrids, a Ukrainian swine company that has been utilizing purebred American swine genetics for several years.

Fix and Schwab met with representatives from the U.S. embassy in Ukraine to discuss establishment of a live animal protocol, allowing U.S. exports of live swine into the country. They also had valuable discussions with Ukrainian swine businessmen to learn more how to design and create genetic evaluation and service packages for international swine clients.

After the trade show, Fix and Schwab traveled to the VK&K farm, a swine farm that had ordered 500 doses of frozen American purebred semen, where they toured their swine facilities and had discussions about future business partnerships.

Genetic customers of Dnipro Hybrid discussing the functions

of the electronic sow feeders and group penning system

with NSR’s Dr. Clint Schwab and Vladimir Getman.

The team also visited Dnipro Hybrids farm to discuss the data extract and transfer process to facilitate the exchange of American sired pigs from Ukrainian swine farms, which will serve as the basis for implementing Ukrainian farms into an international genetic evaluation. They also toured the farm and learned about the genetics, production system and data management software.

Ukraine continues to be a developing market for U.S. swine genetics, and there is tremendous opportunity to create long-term relationships with integrated swine production systems there.

Meat shop operated by the same ownership as

Dnipro Hybrids farm, and selling product

from Dnipro Hybrids.

NPPC claims victory with passage of FTAs

2011-10-28T09:48:00.000-04:00

From the National Pork Producers Council, www.nppc.org

Calling it one of the “greatest victories ever for the U.S. pork industry, ” the National Pork Producers Council lauded last Friday’s congressional approval of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea.

“These trade agreements will be a boon for U.S. pork producers and for the U.S. economy and jobs,” said Doug Wolf, NPPC president and a pork producer from Lancaster, Wis. “Passage of these FTAs is one of the greatest victories ever for the U.S. pork industry.”

The Senate and House passed each of the FTAs by comfortable margins.

The deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, when fully implemented, will generate nearly $772 million in new pork sales, add more than $11 to the price producers receive for each hog marketed and create more than 10,000 pork industry jobs, according to Iowa State University economist Dermot Hayes.

“It was extremely important that we approved these FTAs now,” Wolf said, “because while these deals have languished for more than four years, our competitors have negotiated their own trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, and the United States has lost market share in those countries.”

The U.S. pork industry was instrumental in getting the trade agreements approved, particularly the deal with South Korea. Last December when the United States and the Asian nation were at an impasse over trade in autos, the U.S. pork industry agreed to move back the effective date for when much of its exports enter Korea at a zero tariff rate. NPPC led the agricultural community in support of the FTAs.

“America’s pork producers are grateful to the Obama administration's trade team, including U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, and to Congress for getting the trade agreements done,” Wolf said. “Now we call on the United States and these three FTA partners to get the agreements implemented ASAP. The longer it takes to implement, the more U.S. market share in these nations will be imperiled.”

Exports are vital to the U.S. pork industry, which last year shipped nearly $4.8 billion of pork, an amount that added about $56 to the price producers received for each hog marketed.

View President Obama's speech after signing the free trade agreements:

VIDEO: Everett Forkner speaks at the American Royal

2011-10-28T08:45:00.000-04:00

Everett Forkner of Missouri judges the National Junior Swine Association sanctioned showmanship contest at the 2011 American Royal.