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BREEDERS

Official publication of the Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China and Spotted Swine Associations

Your Guide To The Future Of Purebred Swine

March 2018

Features • ELD: More than a trucker’s headache • Member Roundtable • Why he had livestock for his daughter • Live sales revisited

ING SPR Pig Issue

show

Opportunities • Experiences • Memories

To say we are excited about this sow’s January litter of CKL6 Runin Gears 51-2 progeny would be an understatement. Even though it is still early, her pigs look tremendous. When we saw this female hit the ring at the 2016 Fall Classic we had never seen one with so much structure and still be so feminine in her features. The Runin Gears mating quickly came to mind before we even purchased her and boy are we glad we did. Dana 22-4 has passed all the tests of handling the concrete and doing the job in the crate. With Summer Conference entries in mind we will have a few barrows from this litter and a select group of December and January show pigs available this spring. Give us a call and we will see if we have one to meet your needs.

S&KN6 Dana 22-4

by Bob

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Undeniable bloom, freshens over blades, off-the-feeder look when holding

Fresh N Up

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SHOW PIG GENERATING FEMALES

Your Herdmark for

If you’re looking for the missing piece to your success, you’ve just found it!

RSR Full Strut

STRESS NEGATIVE Kankles x (Muscle Milk x Dejavu) Semen Available - $150/dose Contact us about obtaining a semen contract.

RAYMOND, SHERYL & SHELBY RICE ................ VELMA, OK ................ (580) 467-4163 (580) 255-5542

The success in the show ring by FULL STRUT offspring has been outstanding. Look at the impressive list of wins. National Western Champion Poland Barrow Illinois State Fair Junior Show Champion Poland Barrow Iowa State Fair Champion Poland Gilt Iowa State Fair Reserve Champion Poland Barrow National Barrow Show® Champion Poland Barrow National Barrow Show® Reserve Champion Poland Barrow National Barrow Show® Champion Boar National Barrow Show® Premier Sire Fall Classic Champion Poland Gilt OKJSA High Point Poland Gilt OCPA High Point Poland Barrow We have spring litters by the following boars. Call early for best selection. Full Strut, Legs, Flatliner, Nirvana, Rain Dance, First Aid, Look No Farther, and Red Elvis. Find us on Facebook

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BREEDERS Official publication of the Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China and Spotted Swine Associations

Your Guide To The Future Of Purebred Swine

Volume 23, No. 2 March 2018

Editor & CPS Chief Executive Officer: Jack Wall Office phone (309) 691-0151 Cell phone (309) 945-3312 Managing Editor & Website Coordinator: Julie Olson Cell phone (815) 303-2666 E-mail: 4breedersdigest@gmail.com Promotions Director: Jeff Morris Cell phone (608) 346-9561 E-mail: morrijef123@gmail.com

Breeders Digest Box 9758 Peoria, IL 61612 Street Address (for UPS only) 6320 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria, IL 61614 E-mail: 4breedersdigest@gmail.com Phone (309) 691-0151 Fax (309) 691-0168 Refer to the Association News Notes, pages 14-15, for association contact information and a complete list of the breeds’ board of directors. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Certified Pedigree Swine and/or Berkshire Assoc. at Box 9758, Peoria, Illinois, 616129758. The Breeders Digest (ISSN 1082–6920) is published seven times per year by the Chester White Swine Record Association, the National Hereford Hog Association, the Poland China Record Association and the National Spotted Swine Record, Box 9758, 6320 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria, IL 61612-9758; and the American Berkshire Association, 2637 Yeager Rd., West Lafayette, IN 47906. Periodicals postage paid at Peoria, IL 616129758 and additional mailing office.

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Table of Contents Features ELD: More Than a Trucker’s Headache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member Roundtable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Why He Had Livestock for His Daughter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After The Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing Styles in the Swine Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Live Sales Revisited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General

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Association News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Breeders Digest 2018 Advertising Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 CPS 2017 National Sire of the Year Final Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 CPS Viewpoint by Jack Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DNA Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Eastern Extravaganza Schedule, Rules & Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Extravaganza Incentives Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 National Show & Sale Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Pennsylvania Farm Show Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Spring Show Pig Sale Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 STARS Maternal Performance Program for CPS Breeds . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Summer Type Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Western Extravaganza Schedule, Rules & Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 World Pork Expo Schedule, Rules & Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Berkshire

Breeders Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Herd Sire Listing Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chester White

Breeders Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Hereford

Breeders Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Poland China

Breeders Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Spotted

Breeders Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Team Purebred

Arizona National Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Junior Show Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Western Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . News Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sponsorship Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BREEDERS DIGEST

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Great Expectations for the Upcoming 2018 Pig Crop

2016 2nd Place NBS® • Bred by Schley Polands (Unique 2014 NBS® Champion) Powerful Litter out of Rain Dance (PBG WPX purchase) First Sight x Perfect Storm

We Have Had a Great Farrowing Season Already and More to Come Many x-bred litters like this will be available this spring for county, state, and jackpot shows.

Pictured is a litter sired by New Standard from PBG - Hurricane x Visionary x Bone Thug

Many X-Bred Litters Sired by the Nation’s Best Sires Available Private Treaty and Online Sales Get Your 2018 Winning Show Pig Here at our Farm

Tucker’ss Poland

Be watching for additional Poland litters out of Flatliner (2017 Indiana State Fair Champion) & Never Mind (Southern Gold purchase at STC) Additional x-bred litters will be sired by Undisputed (PBG), Universal (PBG), No Mercy and Pretty Boy (4K Farms) and Custom Made and All Man (Marek)

19536 180th St., New London, IA 52645 Bill (319) 367-5228 • Cell (319) 209-0305 • E-mail: tuckerfarms@live.com Alden Tucker (319) 209-1127 • E-mail: awtucker@live.com

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Schminke Genetics and Herd Boars Like $$$ in the Bank

Thunder Rolls – First Take x Dead End 2017 STC Reserve Champion Boar

Incorporating Thunder Rolls into the Schminke sow herd has been a pleasurable experience. Watching this one develop, and then seeing his first litters, we can see why he was a muchdiscussed and popular boar at Springfield. Stay tuned—this will be fun.

Unsocial – First Take x Robbo

Strong in the basics and at the same time, unique in his build, it’s easy to pick out Unsocial’s pigs at all stages of development— long fronted and sound with structure, look and muscle in an eye-appealing package. We love this guy’s potential at Van Horne, Iowa.

Bluegrass – Banjo x U Turn

One stout, massive, huge ribbed boar with muscle, mass and soundness. He is taylor-made for what we are trying to accomplish. Take this one to the bank with Schminke Genetics in 2018. Bluegrass plays the tunes we like to hear.

Schminke Genetics— Like $$$ in the Bank!!!

Al & Kandy Schminke 6641 24th Ave., Van Horne, IA 52346 (319) 223-5352 (217) 257-3513 - cell

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With an overloaded work schedule between hogs, sheep and family, we have determined the best way to merchandise our powerful set of Chester White and crossbred show prospects is by private treaty. Please give us a call to either schedule a visit to the farm or to have us reserve your 2018 show prospect. We truly appreciate everyone’s support and business and we will love to work with everyone. The quality we see in the crates is phenomenal and we feel confident we can meet and surpass your expectations.

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Ready to roll in 2018 Kahuna

We are ready to roll in 2018 with a Berkshire boar lineup that is second to none. For many years we have prided ourselves on providing breeding stock that will work for our customers. We have put together a very select set of boars that will generate extra structure and muscle with productivity and growth.

Keep Talking x King Kong

SEMEN

GUARANTEE D

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Boardwalk Monopoly x Did It

More Berkshire boars available. Additional details on our website at www.shipleyswine.com

SEMEN

GUARANTEE D

SETTLE

Juice It Speak Now x Gary Coleman

The boars that we offer semen from are in our boar stud and they are the same boars we use in our own swine genetic program. Many of these boars are proven to be tremendous sires. SEMEN

GUARANTEE D

SETTLE

Find us on Facebook at Shipley Swine Genetics 8086 Marion Rd., Newark, OH 43055 Randy (740) 745-2911 • Cell (740) 404-5048 Toll Free (866) 376-8986

Boars, Open Gilts, Bred Gilts and Show Pigs AVAILABLE BREEDERS DIGEST

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BA N N E R Y E A R

2017 OH Pigs Show Circuit High Points Hereford Gilt

2017 Summer Type Conference Champion and $50,000 Record-Selling Hereford Boar A huge thank you to Upperhand Genetics for their purchase.

Littermate to Never Say Never Shown by Wade Smith

2017 IJSC High Points Hereford Gilt 2017 Team Purebred National Junior Show 2017 Team Purebred National Junior Show 3rd Overall Hereford Gilt Shown by Owen Smith 4th Overall Hereford Gilt Littermate to Never Say Never Shown by Barr Family

2017 World Pork Expo Junior National Reserve Champion Hereford Barrow Team Purebred National Junior Show 5th Overall Hereford Barrow

2017 National Tamworth Show Grand Champion Gilt Shown by Owen Smith

Shown by Kozarec Family

Also, be looking for upcoming online sales on Showpig.com, following our farm sale date.

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2017 Ohio State Fair Champion Hereford Gilt Littermate to Never Say Never Shown by Allie Brunk

Brutus 2017 Ohio State Fair Champion Hereford Boar

A huge thank you to Sharrett Family Farms for their purchase.

2017 Clinton County Ohio Fair Reserve Champion Overall Open Show Shown by Wade Smith

We would like to thank all of our current customers for making 2017 a huge success and we look forward to continuing those relationships as well as adding new showmen in 2018. Be sure to look for our deep set at these upcoming sale dates. Thanks and good luck.

Don Geer & Family 937-218-1353 Steve Kenney & Family 937-302-0785 Kasey Smith & Family 740-505-8845 CLINTHIGHSHOWPIGS.COM

March Madness Pig Sale

Saturday, March 17, 2018 • 7 p.m. • Madison County Fairgrounds, London, OH

CPS Eastern Extravaganza Sunday, March 25, 2018 • Lebanon, IN

Annual Farm Sale

Saturday, March 31, 2018 • At the Farm 5675 New Vienna Rd. • New Vienna, OH

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MoorMan’s® ShowTec®

For the perfect balance of shape and dimension For pigs on target BB 18 BMD No. 18241AGNE4 18% protein and 3.75% fat For pigs needing a bit more cover Hi Fat 18 BMD No. 18007AGNE4 18% protein and 7% fat Swine

For pigs with higher intakes that need to develop full body while maintaining muscle and cover Hi Fat 16 BMD No. 16700AGNE4 16% protein and 7% fat For an ultimate surge of power Final Burst No. 24440AAAE4 21.5% protein and 6.5% fat

Apply the finishing touches for a championship performance

Show Feed Specialists Al Schminke – 217-257-3513 Tadd Knight – 217-653-0528 James Scifres – 580-450-5611

Krisha Geffert – 307-760-0327 Kaylee Keppy – 563-370-5012 Josh Elkins – 979-255-8309 Dave Mullins – 317-766-4132

www.MoorMansShowTec.com 800-217-2007 • AN_ShowFeedHelp@adm.com BREEDERS DIGEST

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th ANNUAL 44th

Championship Pig Sale Saturday, April 7, 2018 • Noon (Eastern) • At the Farm GPS Location: 6891 W. Co. Rd. 325 N., Royal Center, IN 46978 Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt (419) 566-1599 Ringmen: CPS – Jack Wall (309) 945-3312 NSR – Mike Paul (765) 427-2692 Jordan Foland (765) 210-6869

2017 Team Purebred Southwest Regional Champion Spot Barrow Shown by Reid Dorman and placed by Darin Straka This barrow is a full brother to FSF Uproar who will be the sire of many of our Spots to sell this spring.

Selling:

2017 Indiana State Fair Champion Senior Division Spot Gilt Shown by Audrey Korniak She was purchased in our farm sale last year. Her mother and sisters will highlight our Spotted crop this spring!

150 Head of Show Barrows & Show Gilts Spots Durocs Hamps Berks Landrace Crosses

Online Sale – March 15 Showpig.com

2017 NJSS Champion Div. 2 Duroc Gilt Shown by Kendalyn Farrer Sired by 3 Way who tied He’s The One to win two of the seven barrows classes at the NJSS. This female, along with her sisters and mother, will have litters by Unstoppable, Mind Games, and Stand Tall.

stock farms

ARRER

2017 InIt2WinIt Series Reserve Grand Overall Shown by Garrett Vance Thanks to Hofschulte Genetics for having faith in Farrer Stock Farm by purchasing this fine female online. Her mother will have Unstoppables, perfect for the state fair season.

Royal Center, IN

6891 W 325 N, Royal Center, IN 46978 Tom & Lisa (574) 727-0680 Taylor & Kristen (574) 727-5610 Payton & Kristen & Family (765) 586-8186 tom@farrerstockfarms.com

Updates on Farrer Stock Farms Facebook page

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Brice Conover BERKSHIRES Tremendous set of spring show pigs available privately and through a few select sales. Possible delivery across the country. All ages available!

13 State Fair & Junior National Champions reported from 2017 Including Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, and California State Fairs, and more.

Walks Alone

Many Berkshires sired by Walks Alone and Game On.

Brice Conover

Producation-oriented Berkshire boars always available . . . remember the #1 Meat Quality truckload at the 2017 NBS® was sired by BTC Diamond Lad 52-1.

Call today for your seedstock and show prospects. Box 427 • Baxter, IA 50028 (515) 979-3890

www.conovershowpigs.com BREEDERS DIGEST

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CERTIFIED PEDIGREED SWINE www.cpsswine.com

How are you building your legacy? The primary purpose of any breed registry is maintaining ancestral records of animals and in our case, purebred swine. Admittedly, these records are only as good and as genuine as the people submitting them. The value of the pedigree has never had more credibility and importance as it does in 2018. Years of blending line Jack Wall X with line Y and the added Certified Pedigreed Swine benefit of DNA technology, production and performance records, stress status, longevity records, and so much more, all increase the pedigree’s value. Breeders, many decades before you and me, decided to attempt to breed a few, or more than a few, purebred hogs and somewhere, somehow, that is the foundation of the current genetic lines. Some perhaps did it for the kids they were attempting to raise and hopefully, some like you did it to make an impact on the breed—to attempt to leave a “legacy”. Your legacy. It’s something you create during your life solely to benefit future generations—something you may never see come to fruition. Just like a person who plants a tree knowing he’ll never live to taste its fruits, a legacy is a gift you leave behind without expecting anything in return. Think of John F. Kennedy and the space program or Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights. They died before their legacies were fulfilled, but they will be forever revered for their efforts. Just like that person’s sprouting tree, legacies don’t happen overnight— and they don’t happen by accident. Legacies are deliberately crafted over years of hard work and dedication. But you don’t have to give up your worldly possessions and become a Mother Teresa to start building your legacy now. Here are a couple thoughts Understand Your Legacy: First, we really need to grasp why it is important to leave a legacy in the first place. The generations that came before us left us the world we live in today. Those that will come after us will have only what we leave them. We are the stewards of this world and hopefully,

we will have a calling in our lives to leave it better than how we found it. Choose Your Legacy: Legacies come in different shapes and forms, requiring varying levels of effort, skill and commitment. Some choose to leave a financial legacy, some a volunteer legacy, but all are important to be a big part of the improvement of our society. There needs to be an enormous craving and desire for people to share what they have learned and to pass on their lifetime lessons. Focus Your Legacy: Identify your strengths and in this case, hog breeding. If you feel your strength is breeding females who are absolutely the industry standard for productivity, breeding, and settling easily and farrowing large litters with few difficulties and they can do it time after time, do it and leave your mark. If your strengths are in producing championship bloodlines in the market hog arena, do it like no one else can. If you choose to take the path of being all things to all people, do it better than anyone else. Identify your strengths, talk to fellow breeders and share ideas so you don’t make the same mistakes they did. Don’t be afraid to reach out of your comfort zone to do something that others have not tried. At the end of the day, you might need to incorporate a little of each one of these strong beliefs into your program. Live Your Legacy: Now that you have a plan of action, it’s time to implement it. Are there perhaps changes necessary to help you live this legacy? Sometimes you must change the way you live to be able to create the legacy you want to leave. It’s kind of like a relay race. Handing the baton to the next participant on your team can be a spectacular event when it is done well. Dropping that baton in the heat of the moment will cause immediate failure but if you want to be successful, it’s time to pick up that baton and keep running. There will most likely be another race to finish. That legacy you are wanting to leave most likely will not have shortcuts. Serving your own needs will be noticed by most and those short-term loyalties will most likely not be popular. The success that your herdmark leaves will be forever a part of the history books. Attached to that legacy will be your attitude, integrity, attention to detail, efficiency, helpfulness, friendship, and willingness to be a team builder. Your legacy is at stake—build it the right way.

“Identify your strengths, talk to fellow breeders and share ideas . . .”

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Stress Negative Polands Our 2016 Summer Type Conference purchase, RJM6 Footprint 9-3, has been a powerful and consistent sire for us in Kansas. He is an unique boar who offers good muscularity, soundness and high-quality progeny similar to his scan data at Springfield of .79 BF, 6.90 LEA, 1.73 WDA at 270 lbs.

e will have a few special 2018 spring litters out of Footprint 9-3 as well as several of his elite daughters have been bred to the 2017 National Barrow Show® Top-Selling Poland Boar we purchased from Jim Gibson. This was the RAIN5 Kankles 13-3 x RJM Final Chapter boar that we thought was the best for his soundness, leanness, muscle, growth, and aggressiveness. We are all-in on this guy. His figures at 333 lbs., were .75 BF, 9.0 LEA, and 1.51 WDA. Another stress negative herd sire about ready to leave a mark at Scheller Polands.

We encourage you to give us a call to reserve your highly competitive and reasonably priced, stress negative Polands for those 2018 fairs and fall shows. Call early for best selection!

Larry E. Scheller

17476 Donahoo Rd. Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (913) 416-3831

Quality like this available this spring!

2017 Team Purebred National Junior Show Champion Bred & Owned Berkshire Barrow 2017 Illinois State Fair Open Show Reserve Grand Champion Berkshire Gilt Selling some of our top prospects on April 7 at the Breeders Classic, Bloomington, Illinois Dan, Amy & Reed Naughton Stan Robb (217) 304-6502 - Dan’s Cell

MCLEAN, ILLINOIS

Litters this year are out of the following boars: Berkshire — El Bandito, Gold Digger and Ooh-La-La Yorkshire — Star Trek Hereford — Never Say Never Duroc — ARK6 HP A Plus (from Howard Parrish)

WINDY ACRES BREEDERS DIGEST

Pigs always available off-the-farm.

Berks • Yorks Herefords • Durocs

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ASSOCIATION www.americanberkshire.com www.cpsswine.com

Obituary Marjean G. Lovgren Marjean G. Lovgren, 87, of LaMoille, Illinois, died Jan. 20, 2018. Marjean was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Mendota to Fred and Grace (Parks) Brown. She married Louis Lovgren on May 8, 1948, in Mendota. She was a graduate of Mendota High School. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church, LaMoille. She was a lifelong Cubs fan who also enjoyed bowling and golf. She was employed by McDonald’s in Mendota for a number of years. She helped her husband in their farming operation in Westfield and Berlin Townships. She is survived by five sons, David Lovgren of Waxahachie, Texas; Charles Lovgren and Douglas (Gail) Lovgren, both of LaMoille, Illinois; Thomas (Bonnie) Lovgren of Arlington, Illinois; and Michael (Hazel) Lovgren of Amboy, Illinois; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a sister-in-law, Marian Brown of Mendota. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 20, 2014; her parents; a daughter-in-law, Catherine Lovgren; and two brothers, Art and Benton Brown Memorials may be directed to Community United Methodist Church, LaMoille, Illinois, Ambulance Service, or the donor’s choice. Obituary Lawrence Junior Edwards Lawrence Junior Edwards, 100, of Lawton, Iowa, died 14

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Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Lawrence was born on Aug. 10, 1917, to Lawrence Jefferson and Zelma (McCleery) Edwards, near Correctionville, Iowa. He attended country school through seventh grade and graduated from Correctionville High School in 1936. Following graduation, he began farming. He was united in marriage with Phyllis Wright on Jan. 1, 1940, in Sioux City. They started farming a rented 80 acres near Correctionville. Their first purchased farm was 320 acres between Moville and Lawton in 1944. They bought a farm on Highway 20 between Lawton and Sioux City in 1975. In 1943, Lawrence decided to try the purebred hog business, when a neighbor had offered him a Poland sow. It was the beginning of a long, successful purebred Poland China hog business with his wife, Phyllis. Lawrence enjoyed showing his hogs at county and state fairs, where he won many top prizes. He sold purebred hogs to farmers in many states and had international sales to Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan. After 62 years, he retired from raising and selling hogs when he was 79 years old. Lawrence loved his community and participated in community endeavors. He served many years as Lawton Pee Wee baseball coach, Lawton school board member, Banner Boosters 4-H leader, church usher, Woodbury County Fair Board, and was County Pork Producers founding member.

He was a Lawton-Bronson super sports fan and was given a special sportsmanship award twice at the Iowa Girls State Basketball tournament. He also was a fan of Morningside College, Iowa Hawkeyes, and St. Louis Cardinals. He bowled in leagues, tournaments, or jackpots until his 95th birthday. Survivors include three daughters and their spouses, Sandra and Scott Newberry of Tucson, Ariz.; Barbara and Gil Kettelhut of The Villages, Fla.; and Janis and Steve Marlette of The Villages; daughter-in-law, Jayne Edwards of Sioux City; six grandchildren, Tom and Becky Edwards of Yutan, Neb.; Dave and Jennifer Edwards of Sioux Falls, S.D.;Scott and Lucy Newberry of Omaha; Heather Newberry of Chandler, Ariz.;Toni and Alex Velong of Boynton Beach, Fla.; and Zachary Mahloch of Omaha; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; his son, Jim; a grandson, Christopher Marlette; a sister, Lela; and four brothers. Hereford by-law change By action of the National Hereford Hog Association’s Board of Directors, the following change has been made to the by-laws, dealing with Section 13.4, Marking and Other Disqualifications for Breeding Animals: Other disqualifications are more than 5 black spots larger than a U.S. minted .50 cent piece on any part of the animal or any 1 black

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spot larger than 4 inches at any point of measurement, erect ears, or where an animal shows evidence of an extra dew claw, boars with one testicle, less than 6 functional teats on each side of underline, or permanent deformities of any kind. Note, this by-law change allows for Hereford hogs with swirls and/or blood warts to be eligible for a breeding stock pedigree and for exhibition. This by-law change takes effect immediately. CPS transfer fee increase Effective June 1, 2018, all Chester White, Hereford, Poland China and Spotted transfers, under 90 days from date of sale will be charged $5 each. Transfers over 90 days will remain at $10 each. CPS show rule reminder The following policy has been adopted and will be enforced at all CPSsponsored, co-sponsored shows and state fairs where boars and gilts are shown as breeding stock: Every breeding animal exhibited at a national show, Team Purebred event, junior event and/or state fair must have a minimum of six (6) teats per side and each teat must have an orifice (opening). A pin teat does not qualify as a functional or qualifying good teat. ABA requires all sires to be stress tested The American Berkshire Association requires that all sires be stress tested (boars can be negative, carrier or

CPS sets new office e-mail accounts Listed below are the new CPS office e-mail accounts:

Office procedures, national shows, breeder concerns, or executive decisions, contact: Jack Wall — jack@cpsswine.com Chester White, Poland China, Spotted litter recording questions, rates and fees or generic office questions, contact: Peggy Davis — peggy@cpsswine.com

Breeders Digest questions, advertising needs, pictures, graphics, contact: Julie Olson — julie@cpsswine.com Accounting, billing, etc., contact: Amy Naughton — amy@cpsswine.com Hereford pedigrees or general office questions, contact: Kassie King — kassie@cpsswine.com

Breeding stock, show pigs, industry trends, national shows and state fairs, contact: Jeff Morris — jeff@cpsswine.com

Not sure who you should contact? Send a message to: — cpsswine@cpsswine.com

AMERICAN BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATION

Office Manager — Katie Morgan 2637 Yeager Road West Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone (765) 497-3618 Fax (765) 497-2959 E-mail: katiemorgan@nationalswine.com Website: www.americanberkshire.com Show Coordinator — Amy Smith Cell Phone (765) 426-9102 E-mail: berkshire@nationalswine.com Executive Committee — Marcus Miller - President Jeff Wippel - Vice President Adam Conover Board of Directors — Term expires 2018 *Adam Conover, Macon, MO (267) 221-3065 Marcus Miller, Forrest, IL (815) 674-9291 Jeff Wippel, Orient, OH (740) 404-1148 Term expires 2019 Chuck Real, Marion, TX (830) 914-2833 Matt Ritter, Fortville, IN (317) 485-0113 Greg Smith, Roggen, CO (970) 443-5527 Term expires 2020 *Vance Aldridge, Elmore City, OK (405) 527-4945 *Neil Knobloch, Wolcott, IN (765) 421-1456 Jan Allen, Homer, IL (217) 202-9273 *Indicates serving 2nd term

CHESTER WHITE SWINE RECORD ASSOCIATION

Chief Executive Officer: Jack Wall Box 9758 Peoria, IL 61612 Street Address (for UPS, FedEx only): 6320 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria, IL 61614 Phone (309) 691-0151 Fax (309) 691-0168 E-mail: cpsswine@cpsswine.com Website: www.cpsswine.com Executive Committee — Grant Norman - President Clay Pruet - Vice President Nathan Arnholt Board of Directors — Term expires 2018 Clay Pruet, Danville, IN (317) 997-1097 Will Winter, Lubbock, TX (806) 239-5859 Term expires 2019 *Nathan Arnholt, Columbus, IN (812) 371-2689 *Bradly Hall, Alden, IA (515) 571-8113 *Grant Norman, Sidell, IL (217) 822-2508 Term expires 2020 Dale Miller, Hampton, MN (651) 895-4342 Thomas Titus, Elkhart, IL (217) 254-2666 *Indicates serving 2nd term

NATIONAL HEREFORD HOG ASSOCIATION

Chief Executive Officer: Jack Wall Box 9758 Peoria, IL 61612 Street Address (for UPS, FedEx only): 6320 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria, IL 61614 Phone (309) 691-6301 Fax (309) 691-0168 E-mail: cpsswine@cpsswine.com Website: www.cpsswine.com Executive Committee — Chris Lanham - President Don Geer - Vice President Board of Directors — Term expires 2018 *Luke Edwards, Oakland, IL (217) 218-1169 Dave Magie, Greenville, OH (937) 533-7966 *Tom Primmer, Brashear, MO (660) 323-5548 Term expires 2019 *Don Geer, New Vienna, OH (937) 218-1353 Phillip Kramer, Hardy, IA (515) 290-8636 *Chris Lanham, Whiteland, IN (317) 507-5068 Term expires 2020 *Jim Bope, Bremen, IN (574) 209-2266 Adam Hendricks, Anderson, IN (765) 610-1485 Brian Behrends, Clifton, IL (217) 304-1510 *Indicates serving 2nd term

TEAM PUREBRED

Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China, and Spotted Junior Organization Director of Junior Activities: Dakota Moyers Team Purebred P.O. Box 1996 West Lafayette, IN 47996 (405) 641-9042 E-mail: teampurebred@teampurebred.com Website: www.teampurebred.com

CERTIFIED PEDIGREED SWINE

Chester White, Poland China, Hereford, Spotted Associations • Peoria, IL (309) 691-0151 Chief Executive Officer — Jack Wall • (309) 945-3312 Executive Committee — President: Greg Norman • (217) 822-2506 Vice President: Bob Miller • (217) 388-2419 Chris Lanham • (317) 507-5068 Board Members — At Large – Robert Rasmussen; Chester White – Grant Norman & Will Winter; Hereford – Chris Lanham & Don Geer; Poland – J.R. Reid & Raymond Rice; Spotted – Greg Norman & Robert Miller Managing Editor & Website Coordinator — Julie Olson Promotions Director — Jeff Morris • (608) 346-9561 Office Staff —Peggy Davis, Amy Naughton & Kassie King

POLAND CHINA RECORD ASSOCIATION Chief Executive Officer: Jack Wall Box 9758 Peoria, IL 61612 Street Address (for UPS, FedEx only): 6320 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria, IL 61614 Phone (309) 691-6301 Fax (309) 691-0168 E-mail: cpsswine@cpsswine.com Website: www.cpsswine.com Executive Committee — J.R. Reid - President Raymond Rice - Vice President Lyndal Rincker Board of Directors — Term expires 2018 *J.R. Reid, Sweet Springs, MO (660) 460-0208 *Lyndal Rincker, Windsor, IL (217) 246-6501 Term expires 2019 Jerry Masters, Dover, AR (479-970-0031 *Bruce Schulz, Dalton, WI (920) 229-4337 Bruce Griebel, Ely, IA (319) 848-8102 Term expires 2020 Randy Huseman, Nazareth, TX (806) 346-4852 *Raymond Rice, Velma, OK (580) 467-4163 *Indicates serving 2nd term

NATIONAL SPOTTED SWINE RECORD ASSOCIATION Chief Executive Officer: Jack Wall Box 9758 Peoria, IL 61612 Street Address (for UPS, FedEx only): 6320 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria, IL 61614 Phone (309) 693-1804 Fax (309) 691-0168 E-mail: cpsswine@cpsswine.com Website: www.cpsswine.com Executive Committee — Robert Miller - President Greg Norman - Vice President Scott Neanen Board of Directors — Term expires 2018 *Robert Miller, Melvin, IL (217) 388-2419 Term expires 2019 Taylor Farrer, Royal Center, IN (574) 727-5610 Bob Listen, El Reno, OK (405) 519-5209 Greg Norman, Sidell, IL (217) 822-2506 Term expires 2020 Dustin Feldman, Ionia, IA (319) 231-2438 Greg Hartman, Sayre, OK (580) 423-0971 Scott Neanen, New Madison, OH (937) 423-9294 *Indicates serving 2nd term

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positive) in addition to being DNA banked. A negative mating on the pedigree does not count for this requirement—the sires must be TESTED. The stress testing and DNA banking requirement can be met with one blotter card from the ABA office. The cost of a card is $5 and the cost to stress test is $25. It takes 2-3 weeks to get test results, so please plan accordingly and DON’T WAIT until the last minute ABA will not be able to record your litter until stress results have been received in the office.

ELD:

More than a trucker’s headache by Trent Loos

hate to be the one to tell you that we have yet another government regulation to worry about but I think this one could hurt us all. On Dec 18, 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Act went into effect. First off, you should know that an extension of enforcement for livestock haulers has been granted until March 18, 2018, but I am greatly concerned about what the impacts may be for us hauling livestock in trailers pulled by a pickup. We were very fortunate to have Forrest Lucas of Lucas Oil join our Team Purebred Bred Gilt Sale in Indiana in December. Forrest has been working on this mandated Electronic Logging Device (ELD) for the past two years. In fact, he personally went to the White House last summer to try to explain the overzealousness of this regulation. His efforts are credited with getting this extension but we need to get the whole mandate reversed. In a nutshell, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is now saying that motor carriers must have an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) but there is a farmer exemption. However, as you read the “farmer” exemption you will become quite alarmed. Directly from the federal register, this is how they defined the farmer exemption: • Any vehicle licensed GVWR 10,000 lbs. or less. • Once a driver operates beyond the 150-air mile radius, the HOS regulations apply. The driver must work and drive within the limitations of the Hours of Service (HOS) rules when operating beyond the 150-air mile radius. • If they do not operate outside of the 150 air-mile radius for more than 8 days during any 30-day period, provided they prepare paper logs on the days when they are not exempt from the HOS rules. I don’t know about you but I exceed those limitations every single month. First off, my pickup is licensed at

18,000 lbs. which automatically puts you over the 10K limit. Also, the 150 miles is “air radius” not direct miles from your farm and paper logs are required outside of the radius. How many of us keep those? I have been barking about this issue since last fall. I have even found that I get the standard answer from farm commodity groups that farmers are exempt. I believe that is an incorrect interpretation of the regulation as it is written. Furthermore, it appears to be a green light for law enforcement to conduct more inspections as we travel the highways. I do know for a fact that people pulling horse trailers are already seeing more harassment. People from Arkansas and Texas have contacted me about things that have happened to them this year. I am also getting reports of DOT asking for CDLs from folks going to rodeos and horse shows, which appears to be standard practice for the ELD mandate enforcement. If you would like more information on the ELD mandate, please feel free to contact me. You should also contact any and all of your elected officials. You need to know that this was a law voted on by Congress and signed by President Obama in 2012. This is not simply a regulation created by the Department of Transportation. The other avenue which I suggest pursuing is getting your Governor on board. The enforcement of this regulation will fall upon state DOT folks and your Governor has the ability to implement a degree of common sense on the issue. We should have gotten ahead of this issue before 2012 because now it is on top of us but I don’t believe we should succumb to the over regulation of the government without a fight. This law will drastically limit our ability to move livestock in this country, thereby stifling our economic prosperity and devastating our family businesses.

“This law will drastically limit our ability to move livestock in this country . . .”

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The value of two Berkshire single rib

bellies is $30 per pig greater than the value of two Berkshire hams. Hams are the lowest value primal cut in the Berkshire pork market. Berkshire market pig profitability dictates large framed, deep sided pigs that grow fast. Our breeding program has valued this type of pig for over 20 years. We can help you increase Berkshire profitability.

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Boars and gilts available monthly. Semen from DCHH3 D8 Cat 2-2 and KURO6 Black Diamond 142-3 is available at Sioux Center AI Stud (712) 441-4408.

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SIX STRING

2017 Summer Type Conference Class Winning Chester White Boar This popular first place class 3 boar, bred here, is another Banjo son and out of a Punchline sow. Positively appraised for his extra flexible skeleton, soundness, eye appeal and balance, while still maintaining a long, extended front end and muscle with bone, we are very happy with his progeny. Mated to some of our elite females, we believe he will be a powerful Chester boar and make banner-winners at every level.

2017 Indiana State Fair Champion Chester Boar We feel extremely fortunate to have secured the services of this elite and powerful champion Chester boar from Indiana. This Banjo x Bone-A-Fide son checked all of the boxes we deem necessary to be a herd builder. Study the bone, rib, massive chest, foot size and angles in this guy we call Six String. His first pigs are flat powerful and will be available early spring. Semen is available on this boar!

Mitch Wilson McNabb, IL

(815) 488-2007 mitch@wilson-genetics.com www.wilson-genetics.com

CASS

COUNTY Pig Sale

OFFERING Chesters • Berks • Durocs • Spots

A POWERFUL set is available for 2018!!!

CONSIGNORS Todd Burrus • A.J. DeOrnellas Zach Fields • Jerry Miller Stone Farms

Sunday, April 8 1 p.m.

Cass County Fairgrounds • Virginia, Illinois

Auctioneer: Kenny Rahe (#440000285) Sale Phone: (217) 883-0281 SELLING January & February Barrows & Gilts Berks, Chesters, Durocs, Hamps, Spots, Yorks and Crossbreds For a sale flier or additional information, contact: Jack DeOrnellas (217) 883-0281

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Madison Kegley purchased her York barrow from A. J. DeOrnellas at last year’s sale.

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Association members 1. ASI Showpigs (ASI) Amanda Ingram Chrisman, IL (217) 822-3281 (217) 251-3281 2. Big Creek Berkshires (JBCB) Justin Howard Marshall, IL (217) 264-1556 3. Black Spring Farms, The Brinks (BSF) Highland, IL (618) 920-8656 4. Bobell’s Berkshires (KBOB) Elkhart, IL (217) 306-3853 - Jim 5. Shane, Shelly & Brandon Butcher (BSG) Blue Mound, IL (217) 676-4833 6. Jon Clothier (JON) Clinton, WI (608) 676-4190 7. Edwards Family Berks (EFB) Buffalo, IL (217) 364-4522 8. FM Berks (FMB) Flanagan, IL (309) 275-1515 - Cory Miller (309) 275-5328 - Brian Fuller 9. Flach Farms (RNR) Oakley, IL (217) 972-8407 10. Harfst Berkshires (ERH) Ashley & Elizabeth Harfst Saunemin, IL (815) 832-4023 11. Kevin J. Hay (GKH) Warren, IL (815) 745-3702 12. Hultman & Wall Atkinson, IL (309) 230-8385 - Marty Hultman (406) 208-8536 - Gary Wall

Look to Illinois Berkshire breeders for your seedstock and show pig needs.

13. Tyler, Brad & Ryan Knight (TYK) Armstrong, IL (217) 304-4482 - Tyler (217) 621-3379 - Brad 14. M.R. Hogs (MRH) Marla Behrends, Randy Zorn & William VanWassenhove Carlock, IL Randy (815) 274-4994 William (815) 674-3034 15. Joe McKenna (JBM) Capron, IL (815) 569-2584 16. Ed Meers (SDM) Stewardson, IL (217) 259-7577 (217) 682-5767 17. George Miller & Family (MJR) Niantic, IL (217) 963-2460 18. Marcus & Alicia Miller (MAAM) Forrest, IL (815) 674-9291 19. Fred Perry (FPF) Bement, IL (217) 762-7705 20. Pilcher Farms (MEP) Paxton, IL (217) 377-8822 21. Pork Chop Ridge (BPG) Gill Family Platteville, WI (608) 348-5175 22. R&S Farms (RSJC) Eric Smith, Jeffery Reed & Clayton Smith Blue Mound, IL (217) 972-9340 23. RTS Genetics (RTS) Randy & Tona Smith Alexander, IL (217) 473-7234

President: Marcus Miller 27612 E 1200 N Rd. Forrest, IL 61741 (815) 674-9291 Vice President: Dan Naughton 2487 N 2100 E Ave. Atlanta, IL 61723 (217) 304-6502 Secretary/Treasurer: Alice Reed P.O. Box 291 Blue Mound, IL 62513 (217) 972-3039 State Directors: George Miller, Jr. Jan Allen (217) 972-2596 (217) 202-9273 Julene Shaffner Roy Flach (217) 279-3584 (217) 972-8407

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24. Dale Rabe (DARB) Poplar Grove, IL (815) 765-2879 25. Jess Rieches (JR) Onarga, IL (815) 457-2517 26. Jeff Robb (ROBB) Farmer City, IL (309) 838-9840 27. Sandy Knoll Farms (CAAB / KANT) Walter Kant Family Amboy, IL (815) 857-2168 28. Ken Shaffner & Family Wabash Valley Berks (KSF) (KSWV) West Union, IL (217) 822-3584 29. Clayton Smith (CASB) Poplar Grove, IL (815) 742-9441 30. Smith Farms (SFP) Jeff Smith Family Princeville, IL (309) 678-7678 31. Stone Berks (SWS) Chandlerville, IL (217) 458-2864 32. Tuthill Genetics (TUT) Wyoming, IL (309) 286-5039 - Randy 33. Chad & Matt Waterman (CMW) Palmer, IL (217) 820-0151 34. Cory, Kyle & Cole Webster (CKCW) Chrisman, IL (217) 251-2392 35. Windy Acres (ADN) Dan, Amy & Reed Naughton Atlanta, IL (217) 304-6502

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Team Purebred

Show Report

Arizona National December 28-29, 2017 Phoenix, Ariz. Judge: Brian Anderson, Kan. Berkshire Gilts Class 1 1. Matti Kingfisher, Spavinaw, OK 4-7 by BBEA5 Speak Now 1-3 2. Emma Suing, Bend, OR 3-5 by WTX5 Whatever It Takes Class 2 Reserve Champion 1. Madison Benedict, Oroville, CA 70-4 by Drinking Class 2. Drew Jacobson, Osceola, IA 5-2 by Knocked Up 1-1 Class 3 Champion 1. Kevin Rogers, Tucson, AZ 258-15 by Black Out 2. Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, IL 46-2 by Triple Threat Class 4 1. Matti Kingfisher, Spavinaw, OK 8-8 by KASS3 King Kong 28-4 2. Keri Landry, Jeanerette, LA 242-8 by Speak Now

Chester White Gilts Class 1 1. Mikaela Loerwald, Florence, TX 7-6 by 5 First Take 2. Tawny Roberts, Hotchkiss, CO 54-1 by 4 Hilljack 19-2 Class 2 Champion 1. Madison Lloyd, Woodland, CA 52-6 by Pop A Wheelie

Reserve Champion 2. Hallie Landry, Jeanerette, LA 34-12 by Pound Sign

Hereford/Tamworth Gilts Class 1 1. Kynna Crawford, Hugoton, KS 1-1 by LEH Legacy 9-4 2. Kynna Crawford, Hugoton, KS 4-4 by LEH Legacy 9-4 Class 2 Champion 1. Gus Mitchem, South Solon, OH 20-2 by One Guess Reserve Champion 2. Peyton Hill, Dustin, OK 20-1 by One Guess

Poland China Gilts Class 1 Reserve Champion 1. Gus Mitchem, South Solon, OH 2-5 by Never Mind 2. Katlyn Galloway, Hutchison, KS 16-2 by Hot Pursuit Class 2 Champion 1. Davin Brugman, Peterson, IA 217-7 by KPSC5 Warsaw 80-4 2. Matti Kingfisher, Spavinaw, OK 114-2 by KPSC5 Warsaw 80-4

Spotted Gilts Class 1 1. Parker Franz, Bethune, CO 92-3 by CSV5 High Lee 2. Ethan McKeague, San Luis Obispo, CA 28-3 by LOWD5 Loud Mouth 14-2

Class 2 Champion 1. Christy Awalt, Pasos Robles, CA 95-1 by LOWD5 Loud Mouth 14-2 Reserve Champion 2. Madison Lynch, Cleveland, TX 66-5 by DFD3 Chatter 6-11 Class 3 1. Hallie Landry, Jeanerette, LA 236-4 by Allegedly 2. Peyton Hill, Dustin, OK 18-1 by Scorpion

Berkshire Barrows Class 1 1. Mayci Benedict, Oroville, CA by NNMS6 Wolf Pac 6-3 2. Logan Franz, Goodland, KS by Bright Lights Class 2 Champion 1. Hallie Landry, Jeanerette, LA by Speak Now Reserve Champion 2. Katlyn Galloway, Hutchinson, KS by Keep Talkin

Chester White Barrows Class 1 Reserve Champion 1. Gus Mitchum, South Solon, OH by Trust Me 2. Nathan Acuff, Farmersville, TX by RICK3 GRUS Rush Class 2 Champion 1. Phoebe Rogers, Graham, TX by Hilljack 2. Madison Benedict, Oroville, CA by YNTS5 Made To Order

Hereford/Tamworth Barrows Class 1 1. Allyson Jones, El Cajon, CA by LOOF You Bet Trump 2. Collin Billings, Mariposa, CA by Family Guy Class 2 Champion 1. Kynna Crawford, Hugoton, KS by LEH Legacy 9-4 Reserve Champion 2. Makena Clevenger, Central Point, OR by Inundated

Poland China Barrows Class 1 Champion 1. Noa Taipin, Klamath Falls, OR by WATS Rainy Day Reserve Champion 2. Peyton Hill, Dustin, OK by STKY6 First Sight

Spotted Barrows Class 1 1. Parker Franz, Bethune, CO by by CSV5 High Lee 2. Rylee Erdmann, Lisbon, ND by by LOWD5 Loud Mouth 14-2 Class 2 Champion Reserve Champion 1. Ethan McKeague, San Luis Obispo, CA by LOWD5 Loud Mouth 14-2 2. Katriece Lang, Oakdale, CA by HHHM6 Colonel

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My Choice I had the distinct honor of judging the 2017 National Barrow Show®. When My Choice hit the ring, I knew this one would be hard to beat. He was my choice for champion and I knew I needed to take him back to Dover, Arkansas. His first litters are here and I am excited about the future. If you need to add bone, structure, stoutness, and rib, make My Choice – Your Choice!!!

The most powerful results are ALWAYS BLACK & WHITE

Turn Up the Heat Hot Pursuit x Flawless This boar has sired the most consistent set of pigs that we can remember for years. His offspring excel in being square made, even toed, and big legged. He sires muscle and his babies have a show ring attitude. If you are serious about being progressive in your program, call us today about the availability of semen. You will be glad you did!!!

This is the winning kind we sell to 4-H and FFA youth across the country. We love seeing customers make it to the purple. We have a great selection to choose from. Give us a call or make the drive to Dover, Arkansas, and see what our program has to offer. All selections are guaranteed to satisfy.

Sugar Ray We have several litters by Sugar Ray, the 2017 Southwest Type Conference Reserve Champion Boar. His babies look fantastic!!! We have a great selection that will be perfect for the World Pork Expo Junior National and Team Purebred National Junior Show.

A great selection of January, February, March, April and May Polands. Put your trust in a program that is built on customer satisfaction.

579 Buck Mountain Rd. • Dover, AR 72837 Home (479) 331-4062 Cell (479) 970-0031

Jerry Masters

Semen available on all herd boars.

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Member Roundtable Questions submitted to members by CPS CEO Jack Wall

First in a Series

Sharing some thoughts from across the country

As I view the industry . . .

This is the first of a series of multiple questions asked to progressive CPS breeders. We thank the following individuals for taking time to address these topics and provide their responses. We hope you enjoy this feature and look for additional questions and answers in upcoming issues. — Jack Wall, CPS CEO Lyndal Rincker Windsor, Illinois

Kevin Wetovick Fullerton, Nebraska

Ty Olson Beardstown, Illinois

Jim Bope Bremen, Indiana

Tony Nye Washington Court House, Ohio

Jerry Masters Dover, Arkansas

Greg Hartman Sayre, Oklahoma

Nathan Arnholt Columbus, Indiana

Steve Ernst Clear Spring, Maryland

Brandon Yantis Piper City, Illinois

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Rincker We are in a growth period where more litters are being recorded with growing interest in honest hogs. We do have new breeders coming into the breed, influencing our genetics in hopefully a positive direction. We need to support their enthusiasm as it is contagious and makes the breed stronger and more popular. Wetovick On the purebred show pig side, there are so many opportunities for us to promote and market our breeding stock and show pigs that I get very excited about it each time I see a new litter nursing. Social media has made everyone a potential customer via online sales and Facebook, for example, my only fear is that packers will decided to buy hogs only from aligned mega-producers and our local markets will dry up. Thus, small producers and exhibitors would have no market outlet and terminal swine shows would have no buyers. Olson I see a thriving junior association with tons of opportunities for youth to exhibit purebred swine projects. An industry that can be an easy sell with a great story behind us to encourage new and prospective families. I believe in livestock projects and all the great things they offer our youth and their families. Life lessons that we get to experience and learn from allows us to make better citizens of our youth. I can’t think of too many other organizations that have this kind of impact on not only individuals but the entire family. Nye As I view the purebred industry I think we still have to remember we are part of the whole swine industry and that our product still goes through the food chain. We have great opportunities to do great things in our segment of the swine industry as long as we breed better hogs,

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Masters I see a fast-paced, fast-moving, technology-driven future. I appreciate the enthusiasm of the younger generation and feel that the show industry will continue to thrive. I caution our younger leaders to take a breath, study genetics, and build genetic breeding programs. Successful breeding programs are built around patience and being able to project your goals. You need to have a plan for the future for many generations down the road. Hartman We have to get production and functionality back in our show pigs females. I remember the day when pulling pigs was very limited and today c-sections are being scheduled on a regular basis. How can we expect those gilts or boars to generate the next generation and think we are breeding better livestock? Arnholt We do it well. I believe that the leadership of the CPS has positioned us well for the future! The purebred industry has obviously changed dramatically over the last several years. The primary focus now is producing pigs for the ever-expanding show pig demand, or supplying the genetics that produce those pigs. CPS was very proactive years ago when they organized Team Purebred. This program was expanded and has developed beyond anyone’s expectations. CPS leaders have positioned us well in the industry by putting great people in leadership positions. We are financially secure, and constantly developing new programs and ideas to further help our members and their customers. Ernst It has segmented into three categories: commercial pork production, niche pork production, and show ring pig breeding. Each segment is viable and provides opportunity for those of us who love producing hogs. Yantis Fast paced, evolving quickly, lucrative, and yet more vulnerable than ever. There is a lower percent of stock people involved in showing. The stakes are high, the investment is even higher, and without the show ring, many have little purpose. A great deal of time and effort is needed to keep people involved in the swine industry, but even more to get new ones hooked as well. At this current moment it seems as if it is more of a marketing game rather then the true quality of stock. Most feeders don’t want three or four, they want one, and they all want the same one. Input costs are high on both the breeder and the feeder sides therefor, if the experience isn’t good, it’s too easy to walk away.

The thing we do really well is . . . Rincker Pass on the passion to make the breed better. You constantly see young breeders come back to the breed and do well. These young breeders had parents or grandparents that bred our breed in the past and are now back contributing to the breed growth. Wetovick I assume you mean we as breeders. I think for the most part, breeders communicate well by advertising and by visiting at shows. I always enjoy reading ads where breeders talk about their philosophy on breeding hogs the way they do. I think we could do better at this and I find myself guilty as charged by not getting out and promoting my product as well as I should. I really enjoy reading the discussions on the CPS Bulletin Board and feel that we could learn from each other by utilizing it more. Olson Has been developing a strong sow base. When I was younger, I once heard Steve Cobb tell a group of people that a good sow can carry a lot of boars and make them famous! I believe that to this day we continue to try and strive for skeletal correctness in our sows while keeping them functional and sound. This allows us to have more “saleable” pigs in each litter and our sort factor continues to go down. While visiting with breeders over the years, the thing that rings home is the quality of their sow herd and the ability to continually pump out quality stock. Bope Try to concentrate on the youth and 4-H programs. They are the future of the Industry. Nye I think we have done a good job embracing our youth and getting them involved in the purebred industry. The growth we have seen in Team Purebred is amazing. It has created a growing market channel for many of us. It is up to us as breeders to continue to breed better, more reliable, quality purebreds that can go on and do well for the next owner. It also allows many of us to capture a share of that market. Masters Growing our youth program through Team Purebred. CPS needs to be proud of our involvement and continue to support Team Purebred as these junior members and exhibitors are the life-blood and future of our organization. Hartman Keep our pigs more middle of the road: sound, good designed, well balanced with a show ring look. We really strive to keep our pigs functional for every situation. We may not be BEST of any traits, but we strive to produce pigs that are most complete. Arnholt The Poland breed is a very tight-knit fraternity. Breeders respect each other and genuinely get along. continued on next page

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embrace all who are interested in being involved in our industry and do it with integrity. Many of us are PQA certified—remember what it means. Our industry requires an end point for our product and we are not viewed kindly by the majority of the packing industry.

Member Roundtable

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Ernst Cull out the things that impede quality and productivity. Yantis As breeders, we personally block out the noise of popularity and the hype of what others are doing. People’s sow herds are different and what works for them may not be the best focus to move forward. We stay convicted and don’t have to use the champion boar or show gilt. Many sows with an incredible story never leave the farm. I think the thing that we do really well is building a reputation different from others. It seems many “breeders” are just breeding popular boars to high dollar show gilts and overmarketing/promoting just to make a buck. We don’t try to sell 10 pigs out of a litter of eight, just the good ones.

The show ring is . . . Rincker Both a blessing and a curse. We need the show ring to allow us to compare acceptable phenotypes and to compare what each of us believe is our best. But with all good things, when it is carried to the extreme, it can be a mistake. If we try to please the judges that are guiding us in an unproductive direction, we head backwards in our progress. This is not a new phenomenon. It has happened many times over. Wetovick A good way to evaluate your progress and selected animals that may “upgrade” your herd. But all the additives seem to enhance the pigs so much it is hard to tell what a boar or gilt will look like in 6 weeks after getting them home. Olson A great place to display the genetics we are striving to make. It can be a humbling or exhilarating experience of learning the opinion of a peer. Not always is it going to go the way you would like. Having good sportsmanship while learning the judge’s decision is so important. You never know who is watching and may be emulating soon! Try to learn each time from the discussion on your stock and strive to bring back something better each time. Remember it is one person’s opinion and like it or not there is only one winner that gets that distinction that day. There will always be another day and more importantly, no one will remember in a few years anyway, but they will remember how you handled the situation in public, whether it be good or bad. Bope The window that the public sees you, be it right or wrong. We need to maintain breed standards so that the public knows what is acceptable and what is not. Nye A place to showcase our breeding programs, compare and critique progress, and discuss type. 24

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Masters A measuring stick for your breeding program. It compares to a classroom with lessons learned at each show. The selection of our judges is very important. Their influence can directly affect many purchases and breeding decisions. We need judges that are fair in their evaluations and have a sincere interest in the breed they are judging. Hartman A great place to showcase our youth and pigs. We just can’t lose sight that it is all about the kids, and without them there is no show pig industry. Arnholt Driving the industry no. Genetic selections are made to produce the next winner, or to produce the sire or dam capable of producing these pigs. Ernst The show ring. Yantis ENTIRELY TOO POLITICAL. This is on the people who step in the ring. Unfortunately, these days with the cost of exhibiting at shows and purchasing animals, the stakes are high. Too many times the guy standing in the center of the ring has too much to lose, financially, from his customers and gives them a better than fair opportunity—there’s just a lack of integrity. It’s really easy to keep your head down and just judge the livestock. The show ring is a great marketing tool, and as a breeder, if your best one is in the hands of a new feeder that nobody knows it would be nice if they had the same chance! Sorry that was a little negative but it’s real.

It’s time to . . . Rincker Rethink what is a good breeding hog. Great breeding hogs should improve each generation and not introduce problems into your breeding herd or others. We need to stop making excuses for our hogs and communicate with other breeders of what is both good and bad. A pet peeve of mine is seeing that we have lost the importance of production traits in our AI boars. When did it become so hard to report LEA, BF, WDA, number farrowed and teat counts? It is also sad to say that many people may not even know what those initials stand for. Reporting this information so breeders can use these simple tools is valuable in making breeding decisions since those characteristics are heritable and affect future generations. Wetovick Ask ourselves why we breed hogs? For most of us it is to see youth be successful in showing and raising pigs they purchase from us. If we focus on producing a sound, healthy, functional animal, our customers will be successful. We need to select breeding stock with “balanced” traits, so we can produce and sell pigs that our customers will be proud of.

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Olson Take our junior industry, which is what keeps us all in business, to the next level. This is an idea I got from Dennis Wilber in one of our many talks about how we can get the show industry to attain greater heights. I think our junior programs have been excellent and have provided a vehicle for the purebred industry to thrive. The next step as always, involves economic growth. It seems we have been taping mostly from within our industry to gain the necessary capital to run these multiple shows and organizations. This will always come with some type of ceiling for growth. Everyone in the sports industry strives for a TV contract. Why not our junior association? ESPN or a station similar can be the vehicle that would bring a tremendous amount of revenue for our business. There are dog and horse shoes on TV why not a hog show?? Television revenues would definitely put our industry on a new level! It may be a difficult goal to attain, but don’t underestimate the talent of our youth who are going through our programs! Nye Take credit for our actions—good and bad—and stand behind our product and do so with integrity. I say this mostly because the show pig industry has a black eye to the packing industry. As well, I hear too often about breeders not standing behind their product when issues arise with breeding stock they sell. Masters Move forward with a vision that continues to build a

legacy of producing Poland China hogs that breed on quality traits from generation to generation. Franklin Roosevelt once said, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe that success is derived from a passion for the positive.” As the dream and passion for purebred Poland China hogs continues to thrive in the heart of each member, the legacy of laying a strong foundation of hard work and perseverance breeds on. Memories have been built, friendships developed, alliances formed, and lasting impressions made. Hartman Get back to basics and breed better hogs—PLAIN & SIMPLE!!!! Arnholt Not let up, keep moving forward, but do it cautiously, and be fiscally responsible. Ernst Reject the idea that pulling pigs is normal, and focus on breeding females that naturally and effectively reproduce. Yantis Potentially try out the “panel of judges” approach that used to be the case with type discussions as well as what is being done at the Denver steer show. Post placings on a big screen for everyone to see. It would be challenging to get three people that would work independently and at the same pace because pigs are the only show species that are constantly moving. Timing would be key.

NEW Office E-Mail Accounts

Listed below are the new CPS office e-mail accounts. Office procedures, national shows, breeder concerns, or executive decisions, contact: Jack Wall — jack@cpsswine.com

April 7, 2018 6:30 p.m.

Chester White, Poland China, Spotted litter recording questions, rates and fees or generic office questions, contact: Peggy Davis — peggy@cpsswine.com

Barn open for viewing at 4 p.m.

Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL

Breeders Digest questions, advertising needs, pictures, graphics, contact: Julie Olson — julie@cpsswine.com

All breeds will be represented from breeders in Illinois with many state and national winners purchased through this sale.

Accounting, billing, etc., contact: Amy Naughton — amy@cpsswine.com Hereford pedigrees or general office questions, contact: Kassie King — kassie@cpsswine.com Breeding stock, show pigs, industry trends, national shows and state fairs, contact: Jeff Morris — jeff@cpsswine.com

Show Pig Clinic on sale day at 12:30 p.m.

Not sure who you should contact? Send a message to: cpsswine@cpsswine.com

Many Eligible For

Contact: Dan Naughton (217) 304-6502

CPS Representative: Jack Wall (309) 945-3312 Auctioneer: Dan Naughton BREEDERS DIGEST

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Foundation Scholarships The 2018 scholarship applications are available on the ABA website, under the Youth tab – Quick Links. The deadline is APRIL 1. The Scholarship Committee will notify the students prior to the World Pork Expo where we will recognize the recipients. The Board will also recognize the recipients during the ABA annual meeting and during the Berkshire show at Summer Type Conference. The Foundation will award scholarships in the amount of $750 – the number of scholarships awarded will be determined by the Scholarship Committee. All the past scholarship recipients are listed on the website.

Application Requirements: • Must be a junior or senior ABA member in good standing or have completed a twoyear Berkshire project through FFA or 4-H programs. One or both of your references should validate this membership/participation in his/her letter of recommendation. • Must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited university, college, or certified program. • Must submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, 4-H leaders, clergy, employers, etc., who knows the individual on a personal level, but is not a relative. The payment will not be awarded until first semester transcript is received along with proof of enrollment into the next semester.

The Foundation is Celebrating 20 Years! Come join us for breakfast out at the barns before the sale at Summer Type Conference in Springfield, Ill., on Saturday, June 30 starting at 7:30 a.m. The Foundation will be giving out anniversary pins for anyone who donates at least $20 to the Foundation. Contact any of the Foundation Board of Directors to get yours today.

A fun tradition the Foundation does every year is the State Basket Auction right before the ABA annual meeting. This year the Board is also going to auction off some of the baskets/ items before the sale at Expo, Summer Type Conference and the National Barrow Show®. If you would like to contribute a state basket or Berkshire items, please contact the Foundation. For questions, comments or suggestions, contact Kim Stassen at 320-220-3626 or e-mail the board at foundation@americanberkshire.com

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Hudson Myers Grand Champion Angus Heifer

Addie Foor Supreme Champion Gilt

Lauren May Grand Champion Steer

Hunter Lock Grand Champion Market Heifer

Carter Pokorny Champion Yorkshire Gilt

Logan McCrae Grand Champion Steer

Julia Frye Grand Champion Steer

Sage Becker Reserve Grand Champion FFA Market Hog

Matthew Pointer Grand Champion Steer

Katelyn Gillum Grand Champion Steer

Lauren Davis Grand Champion Yorkshire Gilt

Tori Crisp Reserve Grand Champion Steer

That pretty much says it all. What else can we tell you? How our show feed gives you an edge in competition when the margin for victory is razor-thin? But one look at our champions already told you that. Animals speak louder than words. TM

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APRIL 6

Friday 7 p.m. Interstate Center

All pigs eligible for

BLOOMINGTON ILLINOIS 125 barrows and gilts of all breeds and crosses will sell.

Auctioneer • Dan Naughton (217) 304-6502 #441.000312

Ringmen • Kade Hummel (815) 419-7914

Jack Wall (309) 945-3312

A&W Genetics

Ty Olson (309) 781-0823

Kolb Genetics

Kurtis (309) 212-1813

Center Prairie Genetics Todd Winter Tom Olson (815) 303-4625

Goodson Family Mark (618) 267-3037 Tom (618) 704-5657

NEW

DAY OF SALE LIVE SALE PREVIEW on sconline.com & Facebook • 4 p.m.

Follow on Fa ce at 5-Star Sp book ectacular

Consignors Moore Showpigs Derek (618) 599-2885

Todd (309) 945-6331

Smitty’s Chesters Monier-Peterson Smith Farms Justin (815) 878-3496 Jordan (815) 379-9347

3rd Annual

Jeff (309) 678-7678 Andy (309) 678-8336

Grand Drive Showpig Sale

Sunday, April 22 • 1:30 p.m. • Pork Loin Lunch at Noon • Sale at the Farm

4 miles north of Hwy. 12 on Brown Co. 16 at Bath Corner • Auctioneer: Mike Williams (816) 797-5450

Offering 90 Elite Purebred and Crossbred Showpigs Yorks, Durocs, Hamps, Landrace, Spots, Berks, Crossbreds, & Herefords

2017 SD Summer Spotlight Reserve Champion AOB Barrow Shown by Jacob Jung

Offering Sired by: York – All the Buzz, Front & Center, Big Island, King Duroc – Diamond In Red, Just Right, HP Nationwide, HP King Job Hamp – Believe The Hype, Triple Threat, Wasabi • Landrace – Mayhem Spot – Loudmouth, Beatdown, Keep Quiet • Berk – Like Me Now, Paint it Black, Shut Your Mouth, Gold Digger • Cross – Night Vision, Cash Money, Bud, Blue Wahoo, Facebook Famous, Bone Crusher, The Realist, All the Business, Intuition, Prototype • Hereford – Never Say Never

2017 Marshall County, SD Grand Champion Market Hog Shown by Ragan Ringkob

2017 National Barrow Show® Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Purebred Truckload of Market Hogs Shown by Wolff Family Genetics • Many bred just like these will sell.

All Pigs will be nominated for the South Dakota Born Award Program

Look for pictures and sale preview video feed on Facebook at Wolff Family Genetics

Also look for us at the following sales:

March 24 • Go Big or Go Home Customer Appreciation Sale, Lebanon, IN April 7 • CPS Western Extravaganza, Grand Island, NE April 14 • All American Pig Sale, Sedalia, MO May 4 • South Dakota Elite Sale, Parker, SD BREEDERS DIGEST

12897 395th Ave. • Bath, SD 57427 Jeff (605) 881-5317 • Tanya (605) 290-1342

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2018 Sponsorship Registration Form (Please use the name & address you wish to be published) Business/Farm Name:_______________________________________________________________ Contact name:_______________________________E-mail_________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ City:______________________________________State:____________Zip:___________________ Phone:____________________________________Website:_________________________________ Sponsorship Levels Diamond ($10,000+) Platinum ($2,500-$9,999) Gold ($1,000-$2,499) Silver ($500-$999) Bronze ($250-$499) Fan Club ($25-$249) A complete list of Sponsorship level benefits is available online at www.teampurebred.com

Events National Western - Denver, CO Southwest Regional - Chickasha, OK Mid-South Regional - Greenwood, MS World Pork Expo - Des Moines, IA National Junior Show - Springfield, IL Eastern Regional - Timonium, MD National Barrow Show®- Austin, MN American Royal - Kansas City, MO North American - Louisville, KY Bred Gilt Sale - Lebanon, IN Arizona National - Phoenix, AZ VISION Scholarship - NJS

Enclosed please find my contribution of $_____________ to Team Purebred. A paid receipt of your donation will be returned to you.

If you wish to designate your contribution, please check the appropriate area: $500 Champion at National Junior Show: (list breed & sex)_______________________________________ $250 Reserve Champion at National Junior Show: (list breed & sex)________________________________ $250 Bred & Owned Champion at National Junior Show: (list breed & sex)__________________________ $125 Reserve Bred & Owned at National Junior Show: (list breed & sex)____________________________ $500 Champion at WPX: (list breed & sex)_____________________________________________________ $250 Reserve Champion at WPX: (list breed & sex)_____________________________________________

Please Note: No amount too big or too small. Continue to check the website at www.teampurebred.com for additional sponsorship programs throughout 2018.

Please return form to: Team Purebred, PO Box 1996, West Lafayette, IN 47996 32

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Team Purebred hires new Director of Junior Activities Dakota Moyers started his new position on February 1 as Team Purebred’s Director of Junior Activities. Dakota grew up in Newcastle, Oklahoma, where he and his family raised and showed purebred swine across the country. He earned an Associate’s degree from Connors State College before transferring to Texas A&M University to earn a Bachelor’s degree in animal science. While Dakota was at Connors State and Texas A&M he judged on the livestock judging teams. After he finished judging at Texas A&M, he served as the assistant judging coach. Upon completion of his degree in 2016, Dakota accepted a position as the Kerr County 4-H & Youth Development Agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Dakota says, “I am very thankful and excited for the opportunity to work with every junior member and their families. The purebred swine industry and working with youth are near and dear to my heart and I take great pride in doing everything I can to help those around me achieve their goals—whatever they may be. If I can assist you or your family in any way do not hesitate to give me a call. Once again, a huge Thank You goes to the Team Purebred Adult Board, CPS, and ABA for this opportunity. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you and working alongside of you to achieve our goals at Team Purebred.” Team Purebred Adult Advisory Board President Shane Butcher states, “On behalf of the Adult Advisory Board, I would like to welcome Dakota to our organization. We look forward to working with him and taking Team Purebred to new heights. I would also like to thank the staff of both the American Berkshire Association (ABA) and Certified Pedigreed Swine (CPS) for their invaluable help over the past few months. We greatly appreciate all of the support they have shown.” Team Purebred Vision Scholarship Team Purebred is pleased to offer scholarships to members active in the organization. The amount and number of scholarships is determined each year by the Team Purebred Adult Advisory Board. Logon to the Team Purebred website at www.teampurebred.com for an application. The scholarship selection will be based on the following: Academics and area of study: 20%; Activities: 30% ; Leadership: 30% ; and Team Purebred participation: 20%. Applications will be reviewed and ranked by an academic group appointed by the Team Purebred Director of Junior Activities and then narrowed to a small group of finalists. Final selection will be made by a committee comprised of corporate and breed representatives. All decisions are final. The completed application must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2018, to teampurebred@teampurebred.com. If unable to submit electronically, please contact Dakota Moyers at (405) 641-9042 for details. Requirements: 1. Answer all questions in a thorough and detailed manner so the review committee can learn as much as possible about each applicant. 2. Applicant must be a member of Team Purebred. 3. Applicant must be accepted into, or currently enrolled, in a 2 or 4 year accredited university or college. Graduating high school seniors are eligible to receive an award, if they have graduated by date of award ( July 1, 2018). 4. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted for each applicant. These should be from individuals who know the applicant on a personal level, but not a relative. 5. The payment will be awarded to the winners when they provide proof of active enrollment. BREEDERS DIGEST

Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China, and Spotted Junior Organization Director of Junior Activities Dakota Moyers P.O. Box 1996 West Lafayette, IN 47996 (405) 641-9042 E-mail: teampurebred@teampurebred.com Website: www.teampurebred.com Board of Directors —

Ella Fourqurean, Ky. - President Tyler Triggs, Iowa - Vice President Adam Gradert, Ill. - Secretary Jackie Bauer, Md. Mercedes Schulz, Wis. Lauren Burgener, Ill. Elysa Doherty, Wis. Carson Read, Texas Kara Robertson, Ky. Jesse VanNess, Ind. Adult Advisory Board — Shane Butcher, Ill. - President Jesse Birkenholtz, Mo. - Vice President Sara Wall, Ill. - Secretary/Treasurer Matt Ritter, Ind. - Berkshire Tom Titus, Ill. - Chester White Luke Edwards, Ill. - Hereford Bruce Schulz, Wis. - Poland China Taylor Farrer, Ind. - Spotted Rhonda Armstrong, Ill. Dale Richey, Ill. Trent Loos, Neb. Stan Eller, Okla. Non-voting members: Amy Smith, Jack Wall

Team Purebred Mission To provide educational and career opportunities through competition and fellowship in order to develop leadership skills and integrity in young people interested in Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China and Spotted swine. Over 3,000 juniors from 46 states across the nation are members of Team Purebred. Team Purebred offers opportunities to members ages 21 and under through national and regional junior shows, leadership events, and educational contests.

Become a Member By just completing a membership application, you can become a member of the fastest-growing youth livestock organization in the nation. Sign up ONCE and you are a member of Team Purebred for life at no charge! Deluxe Membership: $25 Fee (Subscription to Breeders Digest INCLUDED) Note: Breeders Digest is the bi-monthly official publication of the American Berkshire Association, Chester White Swine Registry, National Hereford Hog Association, Poland China Record Association and National Spotted Swine Record Association

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Selling Our Best Show Prospects

5-Star Spectacular Pig Sale Friday, April 6 • 7 p.m. Interstate Center, Bloomington, Illinois LIVE Sale Preview on Sale Day on www.sconline.com and Facebook • 4 p.m. We will be offering Berkshires, Spots, Yorkshires, Tamworths, Hampshires, Chester Whites, Poland Chinas and a few crossbreds.

Greatness is not a given . . . It is earned! Just look at what our pigs did in 2017.

2017 Illinois State Fair Champion AOB Barrow

2017 National Barrow Show® Berkshire Hog College Boar

2017 Stark County Illinois Fair Grand Champion Overall Purebred Gilt

Bred Here • Shown by Tanner Foose, Illinois Bred Here • Shown by Smith Farms Bred Here • Shown by Bo Windish, Illinois

2017 National Barrow Show® Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt Bred Here • Shown by Smith Farms

2017 Team Purebred Eastern Regional Champion Tamworth Barrow

2017 Keystone International Livestock Show Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt

Bred Here • Shown by Austin Stoner, Maryland

Bred Here • Shown by Andrew Knatz, Maryland

2017 Illinois State Fair Junior Show Champion AOB & Open Show Grand Champion Tamworth Gilt Bred Here • Shown by Smith Farms

2017 Illinois State Fair Open Show Reserve Grand Champion Tamworth Gilt

Bred Here • Shown by Clay Miller, Illinois

A great set of our older pigs will be offered the middle of March on showpig.com. Watch for more details. Attending the CPS Eastern Extravaganza on March 25 in Lebanon, Indiana. Pigs will also be for sale off-the-farm. Give Andy a call at (309) 678-8336. 11602 West Legion Hall Rd. Princeville, IL 61559 Smitty’s Chesters (309) 385-2553 - home (309) 678-7678 Jeff cell (309) 678-8336 - Andy cell Smith Farms smittys92@gmail.com • www.smithfamilyheritagefarms.com n

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2018 Spring Show Pig Sales Dates & Locations March 3 March 3 March 9 March 10 March 17 March 17 March 17 March 17 March 18 March 18 March 23 March 24 March 24 March 24 March 24 March 24 March 25 March 30 March 31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March 31

RBC Chesters Barn Sale, Elkhart, Ill. The Chosen Ones, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Moonlight Madness Barn Sale, Coatesville, Ind. Continues on March 10 Big 10, Shirley, Ind. Field of Dreams, Lafayette, Ind. March Madness Pig Sale, London, Ohio The Lucky Ones, Chillicothe, Mo. Way Out West Sale, Eckert, Colo. Midwest Best Pig Sale, Seneca, Ill. Winner’s Choice Pig Sale, Wabash, Ind. LVS Midwest Sale, London, Ohio Bound For Banners, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Go Big Or Go Home, Lebanon, Ind. Hereford Midwest Winter Classic, Sedalia, Mo. ISU/SGI Proven To Win, Ames, Iowa Promise Me Purple Show Pig Sale, Goshen, Ind. CPS Eastern Extravaganza, Lebanon, Ind. Midwest Connection, Seward, Neb. Clint High Annual Farm Sale, New Vienna, Ohio Joy & Wehrbein Annual Pig Sale, Syracuse, Neb. Sharrett On Farm Sale, Sabina, Ohio The Elite Pig Sale, Joliet, Ill. Wetovick Pig Sale, Albion, Neb.

April 6 April 7 April 7 April 7 April 7 April 7 April 7 April 8 April 8 April 8 April 13 April 14 April 14 April 14 April 22 May 4 May 5

5-Star Spectacular, Bloomington, Ill. Breeders Classic, Bloomington, Ill. CPS Western Extravaganza, Grand Island, Neb. Farrer’s Championship Pig Sale, Royal Center, Ind. Hirschfeld & A Cut Above, Benedict, Neb. Rodibaugh Pig Sale, Rensselaer, Ind. Taking Care of Business Sale, London, Ohio Cass County Pig Sale, Virginia, Ill. Flach Farms, Oakley, Ill. The Grand Drive Pig Sale, Bloomington, Ill. Pick of The Litter Sale, York, Pa. All American Pig Sale, Sedalia, Mo. High Honors Pig & Goat Sale, Kasson, Minn. Rodibaugh Pig Sale #2, Rensselaer, Ind. Grand Drive Pig Sale, Bath, S.D. South Dakota Elite Sale, Parker, S.D. Sharrett On Farm Sale, Sabina, Ohio

It’s spring show pig sale time!

2018 Breeders Digest JUNE-JULY Herd Sire Issue Berkshire • Chester White • Hereford • Poland China • Spotted Advertising Deadline: April 27 BREEDERS DIGEST

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Why he had livestock for his daughter author unknown

y daughter turned sixteen years old today; which is a milestone for most people. Besides looking at baby photos and childhood trinkets with her, I took time to reflect on the young woman my daughter had become and the choices she would face in the future. As I looked at her I could see the athlete she was, and determined woman she would soon be. I started thinking about some of the girls we knew in our town who were already pregnant, pierced in several places, hair every color under the sun, drop outs, drug addicts and on the fast track to nowhere, seeking surface identities because they had no inner self esteem. The parents of these same girls have asked me why I “waste” the money on stock so my daughter can show. I’m told she will grow out of it, lose interest, discover boys and all kinds of things that try to pin the current generation’ s “slacker” label on my child. I don’t think it will happen, I think she will love and have livestock all her life. Because my daughter grew up with livestock she has compassion. She knows that we must take special care of the very young and the very old. We must make sure those without voices are still cared for. Because my daughter grew up with livestock she learned responsibility for others besides herself. She learned that regardless of the weather you must still care for those you have the stewardship of. There are no “days off ” just because you don’t feel like being an owner that day. She learned that for every hour of fun you have there are days of hard work you must do first. Because my daughter grew up with livestock she learned not to be afraid of getting dirty and that appearances don’t matter to most of the breathing things in the world we live in. Livestock do not care about designer clothes, jewelry, pretty hairdos or anything else we put on our bodies to try to impress others. What an animal cares about are your abilities to work within his natural world. He doesn’t care if you’re wearing $150 jeans while you do it. Because my daughter grew up with livestock she understands the value of money. Every dollar can be translated into bales of hay, bags of feed or vet visits. Purchasing nonnecessities during lean times can mean the difference between feed and good care, or neglect and starvation. She has learned

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to judge the level of her care against the care she sees provided by others and to make sure her standards never lower, and only increase as her knowledge grows. Because my daughter grew up with livestock she has learned to learn on her own. She has had teachers who cannot speak, nor write, nor communicate beyond body language and reactions. She has had to learn to “read” her surroundings for both safe and unsafe objects, to look for hazards where others might only see a pretty meadow. She has learned to judge people as she judges her stock. She looks beyond appearances and trappings to see what is within. Because my daughter grew up with livestock she has learned sportsmanship to a high degree. Everyone who competes fairly is a winner. Trophies and ribbons may prove someone a winner, but they do not prove someone is a stockman. She has also learned that some people will do anything to win, regardless of who it hurts. She knows that those who will cheat in the show ring will also cheat in every other aspect of their life and are not to be trusted. Because my daughter grew up with livestock she has selfesteem and an engaging personality. She can talk to anyone she meets with confidence, because she has to express herself to her animals with more than words. She knows the satisfaction of controlling and teaching a 1,000 pound animal that will yield willingly to her gentle touch and ignore the more forceful and inept handling of those stronger than she is. She holds herself with poise and professionalism in the company of those far older than herself. Because my daughter grew up with livestock she has learned to plan ahead. She knows that choices made today can effect what happens five years down the road. She knows that you cannot care for and protect your investments without savings to fall back on. She knows the value of land and buildings. And that caring for your vehicle can mean the difference between easy travel or being stranded on the side of the road with a full trailer on a hot day. When I look at what she has learned and what it will help her become, I can honestly say that I haven’t “wasted” a penny on providing her with livestock. I only wish that all children had the same opportunities to learn these lessons from showing and raising animals before setting out on the road to adulthood.

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Luke Montgomery

Graydee Rains

Secretary-Treasurer

Phillip & Susan Fitzwater

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It’s spring show pig sale time and we’ve got quality in the Show Me state! Contact a Missouri Berkshire breeder today!

1. Black & Gold Swine Genetics Mike & Matt McCrory Cody Brock 23739 Pike 262 Clarksville, MO 63336 (574) 754-2202 - Mike (573) 356-8461 - Matt (816) 592-0579 - Cody 2. Black Tie Berkshires Joan Cowin 2300 Poinsetta Billings, MO 65610 (417) 988-0509 3. Blessing Family Berks Rt. 2, Box 212B Memphis, MO 63555 (660) 216-6842 4. Burns Farms Clarke Burns 20546 Hwy. M Brookfield, MO 64628 (660) 258-7389 5. Coyote Creek Ranch 23405 Little Buffalo Rd. Stover, MO 65078 (573) 286-8827 6. Creason Genetics Ed & Erin Creason 24166 Slade Ave. Gallatin, MO 64640 (573) 823-5635

7. DNF Berkshires Doug & Hunter Naros 31676 Forest Rd. California, MO 65018 (573) 821-3787 - Doug (573) 301-1572 - Hunter 8. Fitzwater Berkshire Phillip & Rodger Fitzwater 49791 E. 136th St. Norborne, MO 64668 (660) 484-3500 (660) 707-2917 9. Gerlt Livestock Jerry, Carla, Daniel, Lucas & Bethany 16624 Hwy. C Versailles, MO 65084 (573) 378-4218 10. Jesse Heimer 555 Birch Lane Taylor, MO 63471 (217) 257-0138 11. Eugene Hinnah & Family Rt. 1, Box 99A-1 Gilliam, MO 65330 (660) 631-5454 (660) 784-2454 12. Howard Berkshire Tommy & Greg Howard 301 S Dude St. Hamilton, MO 64644 (816) 284-2792

13. LNK Genetics Ted Neuner 837 Co. Rd. 624 Linn, MO 65051 (573) 897-4591 14. Lone Tree Berkshires Daniel, Dennis, Dalten & EeLeigh Pride 13278 W St. Hwy. 174 Billings, MO 65610 (417) 207-1267 15. Montgomery Livestock Luke & Bill Montgomery 10734 Hwy. YY Sumner, MO 64681 (660) 375-1949 - Luke (660) 412-4139 - Bill 16. Oram Berkshires Ross & Ed Oram 369968 E Hwy. 146 Gilman City, MO 64642 (660) 373-0096 - Ross (660) 425-0784 - Ed 17. Overton Farms Paul & Victoria Overton 555 St. Hwy. W Trenton, MO 64683 (660) 654-2057 18. RKJ Booth Farms Randall & Josh Booth 16101 Cable Place Cainsville, MO 64632 (660) 893-5535 - home (660) 373-0025 - cell

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19. Harlan Reid 106 Walnut Ter. Sweet Springs, MO 65351 (660) 335-4855 20. Routh Berkshires 8946-1 NE Railroad Pond Rd. Hamilton, MO 64644 (816) 583-4302 21. D&B Berkshire Dan & Bob Street P.O. Box 36 Whiteside, MO 63387 (573) 485-7311 (573) 485-6212 22. Brian Strickland Strickland Pork Farms 245 Ceder Creek Lane Jackson, MO 63755 (573) 979-5433 23. Summerset Farms Andy Anderson P.O. Box 149 Corder, MO 64021 (816) 519-8453 24. Gene Waters 26730 New Lawrence Dr. Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 250-0660 - home (913) 683-3318 - cell 25. Rusty Williams 70378 Hwy. 50 Tipton, MO 65081 (660) 433-2137 MARCH 2018

After the Meeting by Jack Wall CPS CEO

he Chester White, Poland China, Spotted, and Certified Pedigreed Swine Board of Directors met in late January 2018 and had productive, informative and futuristic meetings. It was a terrific opportunity for directors within breeds and across breeds to share ideas and to professionally discuss topics and opportunities to advance either the model of the breed or to expand or improve the strength of CPS and the individual breeds. Thank you, board members, for your input and selfless contributions to make the purebred swine industry better and more accountable. Here are the results . . . Transfer Fee Increase: Effective June 1, 2018, all transfers under 90 days from date of sale will be charged $5 each. Transfers over 90 days will remain at $10 each. The CPS breeds will continue to collect DNA from Team Purebred shows and conduct parentage checks on those. In the situation that the DNA does not match the pedigree provided, the breeder’s name and registration number of sire will be printed in the next available Breeders Digest. Note: No such occurrence has happened to this point.

The Chester White Board voted to provide $1,000 of premiums to the exhibitor of the champion Chester White barrow at the 2019 San Antonio Stock Show and Oklahoma Youth Expo—providing the exhibitor has an official Chester White pedigree transferred into that exhibitor’s name at the time of selection of that honor. The pedigree must have accurate sire, dam, and ownership date plus pass all DNA requirements. Pedigree must be in the possession of the exhibitor at time of exhibition. This means not at home in the desk, not in the showbox, and not in a vehicle. Additionally, the breeder of the qualifying animal will also be awarded $1,000 at both events if all requirements are met. What an opportunity to promote your breeding program and win some huge cash. The Poland China breed voted unanimously to present a traveling trophy to the exhibitor of the champion boar at the Summer Type Conference. The announcement of whom this award will be attributed to, will be at the 2018 Summer Type Conference in Springfield, Illinois.

“CPS—on the go, wherever you want us to be!”

CPS will again offer monetary premiums for champion and reserve males and females at the 2018 Eastern and Western Extravaganzas. See details in this publication. The Chester White, Poland China, and Spotted breeds each moved to secure their percentage of the CPS financial assets that occurred prior to the Hereford incorporation into CPS and invest these financial assets independently on their own. 38

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Regarding the purchase of all CPS national show hogs, the board of directors expect all hogs purchased at any nationally sponsored show to be paid for the day of purchase. If the buyer wishes to have the purchase billed, it is a requirement that said party (parties) seek permission from the CPS CEO prior to the start of the sale. Additionally, any animal purchased at these events and not paid for at that time, will be accessed a 10% charge if not paid for within 30 days of sale. We obviously expect and appreciate payment on day of auction. Technology: Stay tuned . . . we have some exciting things happening and it will be extremely useful to members.

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Facebook Live: The CPS group plans to post Facebook Live video for all of our national shows.

Contact any of the individual staff members or board members if you need clarification on any of these subjects.

New, easy-to-remember office email accounts.

CPS—On the go wherever you want us to be.

Office procedures, national shows, breeder concerns, or executive decisions, contact: Jack Wall at jack@cpsswine.com Chester White, Poland China, Spotted litter recording questions, rates and fees or generic office questions, contact: Peggy Davis at peggy@cpsswine.com Breeders Digest questions, advertising needs, pictures, graphics, contact: Julie Olson at julie@cpsswine.com Accounting, billing, etc., contact: Amy Naughton at amy@cpsswine.com

Stay Connected

Hereford pedigrees or general office questions, contact: Kassie King at kassie@cpsswine.com Breeding stock, show pigs, industry trends, national shows and state fairs, contact: Jeff Morris at jeff@cpsswine.com

CPS Facebook Page at Certified Pedigreed Swine

Not sure who you should contact? Send a message to: cpsswine@cpsswine.com

CPS Bulletin Board on the Association’s Website at www.cpsswine.com

There’s so much more but you will have to wait and see.

BROCKMAN FARMS Midwest Best Pig Sale

Sunday, March 18 • 2 p.m. • Seneca FFA Sale Barn 2667 E, 28th Rd., Seneca, IL 61360

Consignors: Brockman Farms • Thorsen Showpigs • Miller Farms

The Elite Pig Sale

Saturday, March 31 • 2 p.m.

Joliet Junior College Weitendorf Center 17840 W Laraway Rd., Joliet, IL 60433 Consignors: Brockman Farms • Siedentop Showpigs Dan Weber Family • Showtime Sires

Early barrows will be available off the farm! Contact Sara at (815) 252-4665. Chesters and Yorkshires

Litters sired by Banjo, Bluegrass, Trackstar, Jumper Cables, Girth, Gain Control and Gain Power. 2017 New Mexico & Eastern New Mexico State Fair Reserve White OPB

BROCKMAN FARMS Sara & Mark Mitchell (815) 252-4665 4825 S Gonnam Rd., Verona, IL 60479 sbrockman2@gmail.com

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March 31 • Clint High Farms • at the farm • 4 p.m.

Steve Mapes 99 W State St. Milford Center, OH 43045 (937) 349-8845

March 8 & 22 & April 12 • Mikesell Show Pigs • online sales • showpig.com

Name

Address

Phone

5510 Co. Rd. 130, Edison, OH 43320

(419) 946-2469 - home barkerfarms@redbird.net (419) 768-4382 - cell

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2 Brown Family Show Pigs

8801 Lock Two Rd., Botkins, OH 45306

(937) 693-2391 - home brownfamilyshowpigs@netzero.com (419) 235-7611 - Bill

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3 Corey Buckley

5171 St. Rt. 730, Wilmington, OH 45177

(937) 725-9957

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17790 SR 339, Waterford, OH 45786

(740) 984-8769 - home (740) 434-3251 - Joe campbellgenetics@gmail.com (740) 434-3252 - Brady

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5 Geer & Kenney & Smith

10700 SR 73, New Vienna, OH 45159

(937) 218-1353 - Don (937) 302-0785 - Steve geermccn@hotmail.com (740) 505-8845 - Kasey

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6 Cook Farm

11681 US Rt. 50, Hillsboro, OH 45133

(937) 365-1342

sylvandale@gmail.com

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7 Bob Folck Show Pigs

6843 State Rt. 54, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044

(937) 869-2240

bob@bobfolckshowpigs.com

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8 Jonathan Giesige

12-923 Rd. Y, New Bavaria, OH 43548

(419) 980-0473

jjgiesige@yahoo.com

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9 Hager Spots Farm

17701 Hauss Rd., Wapakoneta, OH 45895

(419) 230-6956 - John

jchager@watchtv.net

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6920 Bear Swamp Rd., Medina, OH 44256

(330) 591-7271

howfarshowpigs@gmail.com

B•CW•D•H•Y•X

11411 Sidney-Freyburg Rd., Sidney, OH 45365

(937) 394-8441 - home (937) 538-0346 - Sue howellfm@watchtv.net (937) 538-6902 - Nick

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12 Dan Huff & Family

1403 Parrott Station Rd., Washington C.H., OH 43160

(740) 335-6397 (740) 505-4849 - cell

jhuff6397@gmail.com

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13 Isla Grande Farms

2730 Harding Hwy. W, Marion, OH 43302

(740) 255-2541 - cell

igf@showpig.com

14 McWhinney Show Pigs

8958 St. Rt. 122 W, Eaton, OH 45320

(937) 545-8440 - Sharon smcgmblr@embarqmail.com

15 Mikesell Show Pigs

1717 Rush Rd., New Madison, OH 45346

(937) 459-7544 - cell

d.mikesell@yahoo.com

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16 Paul Morrison & Family

2802 Weaver Station Rd., New Madison, OH 45346

(937) 459-0389

paulnwmdsn@aol.com

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(419) 233-5100

b.scottchester@gmail.com

(419) 233-5100 - Bret

b.scottchester@gmail.com

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4815 SR 753 SE, Washington C.H., OH 43160

(740) 606-0031 - day (740) 636-8465 - night

thenyes@ohiohill.com

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5551 Franklin Rd., Hillsboro, OH 45133

(937) 288-9867 - home dix1374@yahoo.com (937) 763-0792 - cell

21 Parks Livestock

1181 St. Rt. 350, Wilmington, OH 45177

(937) 382-3918

22 Parrish Farms

5140 Co. Rd. J, Edon, OH 43518

(419) 553-6042 - HP hpfarms@frontier.com (419) 553-6043 - Frank

23 Wendt Livestock

14730 Middleburg-Plain City Rd., Plain City, OH 43064 (419) 566-1599

1 Barker Family Farms

4 Campbell Bros. Clint High Farms/ Families

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10 Carmen Howard

& Jim Farnsworth

Howell Brothers Sue & Nick Howell

17 Ohio Chester White Assn. 333 N. Co. Rd. 15, Ada, OH 45810 Northwest Ohio 333 N. Co. Rd. 15, Ada, OH 45810 18 Genetics 19 L. Tony Nye Overstake Showpigs -

20 Dennis & Dixie Overstake & Kayla Dettwiller

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parkslivestock@hotmail.com

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24 Pierce, Whitesell & O’Dell 9681 W. Markley Rd., Laura, OH 45337

(937) 546-5364 - Ron

REPierce@brigh.net

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25 Jeff Wippel & Family

(740) 869-2016

oink.berk@gmail.com

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15085 London Rd., Orient, OH 43146

BREEDERS DIGEST

National Junior Show & Summer Type Conference Illinois State Fairgrounds • Springfield, Ill.

June 25-30 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, June 25 8 p.m. Earliest arrival of hogs Tuesday, June 26 11 a.m. Junior Show Registration Opens Noon-6 p.m. Silent Auction room is open to receive donations 6 p.m. All junior hogs must be penned 7 p.m. All junior hogs must be checked in 7-9 p.m. Exhibitor’s Social (picnic pavilion) Wednesday, June 27 8 a.m. Opening Ceremonies & Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting (show ring) 8 to 10 a.m. All junior hogs must be in pens for classification Wash racks and scales are closed 8:45-10:30 a.m. Adult PQA Training (show ring) 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Swine Issues Contest -- appointment times set at registration -- See Dakota for questions (north sheep barn) 9 a.m. Barrow weight cards must be turned in 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Silent Auction Open 10 a.m. Cowboy Church with Ray Perryman (sheep barn) 10:30-11:30 a.m. Youth PQA Training (show ring) 11:30 a.m. Sunglo clinic and lunch (sheep barn) Noon Junior Gilt Show • East Ring: Berkshire, Poland, Tamworth • West Ring: Chester, Hereford, Spot * Parade of Foundation Female before champion gilt selection

6:30 p.m. Family Festival (picnic pavilion) • Pork Burger Dinner & Corn Hole Tourney

Thursday, June 28 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Silent Auction Open 7:30 a.m. Check in of open breeding stock, all breeds 8 a.m.-Noon Weighing and scanning of open boars and gilts 8 a.m. Junior Barrow Show • East Ring: Berkshire, Poland, Tamworth • West Ring: Chester, Hereford, Spot

Friday, June 29 7:30 a.m. Judging Contest registration (sheep barn) 7:30 a.m. Open breeding stock shows • East Ring: Spotted, Berkshire 8 a.m. Open breeding stock shows • West Ring: Hereford, Poland China, Chester White 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Silent Auction open * Will move to picnic pavilion and re-open at 5 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Judging Contest begins for junior, intermediate and senior exhibitors (sheep barn) 2 p.m. Novice Judging Contest begins 5 p.m. Family Dinner & Awards Banquet (picnic pavilion) * Silent auction continues at picnic pavilion until 5 minutes after awards presentation is complete

6 p.m. Website banner auction Contest Award Winner presentation Sweepstakes Award presentation Eby PLuS trailer drawing * Junior hogs are released after the Eby PLuS trailer drawing

Saturday, June 30 9 a.m. CPS Breeding stock sales begin (west ring) order–Spotted Boars, Hereford Boars, Poland China Boars, Chester White Boars, Spotted Gilts, Hereford Gilts, Poland China Gilts, Chester White Gilts 10 a.m. Berkshire breeding stock sale begins (east ring) * NOTE: The Team Purebred Foundation Female will sell at the start of the Spotted gilt sale order.

Junior Show Contact: Dakota Moyers (405) 641-9042

* Showmanship will start 15 minutes after completion of Barrow Show East Ring: Junior, followed by Senior; West Ring: Intermediate folled by Novice * Costume Contest will start 15 minutes after the conclusion of Showmanship

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Skillathon (sheep barn) * Take as exhibitor’s schedule permits

10 a.m. All open animals must be penned and checked in with designated breed officials 6:15 p.m. Individual Breed Association Meetings for Chester White, Hereford, Poland China and Spotted breeds - informal attire (Northfield Inn) 7 p.m. Team Purebred Pizza Party & Annual Meeting, Junior Board Elections (show ring) 7 p.m. Berkshire & Chester White, Poland China, Spotted, and Certified Pedigreed Swine Annual Meetings (Northfield Inn) BREEDERS DIGEST

National Junior Show entries accepted online at www.teampurebred.com

Open Show Contacts: Berkshire Amy Smith (765) 426-9102 www.americanberkshire.com

Chester, Hereford, Poland, Spotted Jack Wall (309) 945-3312 Jeff Morris (608) 346-9561 www.cpsswine.com Open Show entry form will be printed in the April-May Breeders Digest MARCH 2018

2017 CPS National Sire of the Year Final Standings

Chester White Rank Boar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Points

5 First Take 12-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 4 Hill Jack 19-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 YNTS5 Made To Order 36-2 . . 162 SC5 Trust Me 12-5 . . . . . . . . . . 149 BJR5 Over The Top 21-1 . . . . . . . 70 AG5 Banjo 55-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 AG6 Salary Cap 15-1 . . . . . . . . . 60 1BRO5 Hill Up On Blocks 18-9 . . . 50

5 First Take 12-1

Hereford Rank Boar Points 1 LNHM SC6 Red Garter 4-3 . . . 97 2 AH Red Sox 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 3 LNHM Shock Collar 25-3 . . . . . 57 4 DKY6 30 Rack 13-4 . . . . . . . . . . 49 5 White Sox 9-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 6 LNHM New Adventure 12-3 . . . 42 7 BOR GRUS Rapid Fire 1-1 . . . 41 8 LNHM JB2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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LOWD5 Loud Mouth 14-2 . . 505 6 Downtown 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 6 Mouth Off 18-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 NBS6 Trading Favors 6-2 . . . . . 88 6 TCG Double Time 40-4 . . . . . 63 SH6 Never Stop 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . 59 DFD5 Pistol 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 NBS6 Scorpion 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . 52

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LOWD5 Loud Mouth 14-2 BREEDERS DIGEST

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BURIED TREASURE Razors Edge x Class Act Berkshire Stress: negative

Showpig.com sales: March 21 April 11 May 9

On the farm sales: March 31 May 5

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BRUTUS Red Garter x Family Guy x Herschel Hereford Stress: negative

www.sharrettfamilyfarms.com

Taking Care of Business Pig Sale Saturday, April 7 7 p.m. Madison County Fairgrounds London, OH

CALEB SHARRETT (937) 768-0657 LOGAN SHARRETT (937) 708-1743 DARELL FURLONG (937) 708-1609 3751 St. Rt. 72 North Sabina, OH 45169 BREEDERS DIGEST

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Combining Forces for Joy & ONE GREAT EVENT Wehrbein Saturday, March 31, 2018 • 1:30 p.m. Otoe County Fairgrounds, Syracuse, Nebraska

The Nation’s Elite Sires Represented FRAT BOY

Annual Pig Sale

elite show prospects: Spots, Hampshires, Selling 150 Polands, Yorkshires, and Crossbreds

2016 NBS® Spotted Hog College Boar In this era of people desiring stout structured, heavy boned, sound footed, tall shouldered pigs with muscle, none will probably do it any better than FRAT BOY, with one added bonus. His pigs grow! A very good selection of FRAT BOY barrows and gilts will be available on March 31. They will suit the most critical appraisers.

DOWNTOWN 9-2 2017 NBS® Spotted Hog College Boar Oh my. If muscle, width, bone and eye appeal are your desired traits, Downtown 9-2 progeny will deliver every time. We love the fleshing ability, unrestricted muscle and skeleton on this guy and now that his first progeny are on the ground, we are even more excited—true mass, true muscle, true skeletal correctness. Get ready for the Downtown parade of champions with his progeny selling in Syracuse, Nebraska, on March 31.

PIPELINE This stress negative Muscle Milk x Like No Other son has adjusted to the clean air, and green grass of the Cornhusker State. We doubt there is a Poland China boar who offers Pipeline’s bone, muscle, flexibility, look, eye appeal and disposition in a negative package, anywhere in America. We are excited about his phenotype but more impressed with his progeny. Grab a hold of this genetic giant and secure elite Pipeline genetics on March 31.

An impressive set of crossbreds will be offered and are sired by a Warfare son. The Hampshires and Yorkshires represent some of the popular and elite bloodlines available in the industry. We are aware that you have lots of excellent choices available to select from for your 2018 show string. We would feel honored and humbled if you see what’s available at Joy & Wehrbein Genetics. We offer superior show pigs at affordable prices. 44

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See you in Syracuse, Nebraska, on March 31! Dunbar, Nebraska

Cell (402) 209-1207

BREEDERS DIGEST

Doug Wehrbein Genetics Plattsmouth, Nebraska (402) 306-3648

5-STAR SPECTACULAR PIG SALE Friday, April 6 • 7 p.m. Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL

NEW Tom Olson cell (815) 303-4625 farm (815) 866-4625 16250 US Hwy. 6 Princeton, IL 61356

info@centerprairiegenetics.com

DAY OF SALE LIVE SALE PREVIEW on sconline.com & Facebook • 4 p.m.

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CALL TODAY! SEMEN AVAILABLE Chester • Duroc • Poland • Yorkshire REDUCED SHIPPING COSTS to Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

DECEMBER • JANUARY • FEBRUARY Show Pigs Available Deepest set we have ever had! Call today!

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Send to: ABA, 2637 Yeager Rd., West Lafayette, IN 47906 or berkshire@nationalswine.com BREEDERS DIGEST

MARCH 2018

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Rodibaugh Pig Sales Saturday, April

7 • 6 p.m. CDT • Rensselaer, Ind.

150 barrows, 60 gilts • Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Crossbred At the farm, 1885 W State Rd. 114, 2½ miles east of Rensselaer, Ind. Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt AU09200068

Sale #2: Saturday April 14 6 p.m. 50 top February barrows

Reserve Champion Chester Barrow NAILE

Reserve Champion Duroc Barrow NJSA Western Regional

Champion LTWT Cross Barrow Michigan Livestock Expo

Div. 3 Reserve Cross Gilt Indiana State Fair

Reserve Champion York Barrow National Barrow Show®

Reserve Champion Chester Gilt National Barrow Show®

PARKISON & RODIBAUGH Steve cell (219) 863-8647 Jim cell (219) 863-8645

3053 W 725 S • Rensselaer, IN 47978 • www.rodibaugh.com BREEDERS DIGEST

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neiershowpigs.com Caleb & Chelsea Neier (317) 285-8518 Richard & Lisa Neier 2057 South Co. Rd. 800 West Coatesville, IN 46121

THE TRADITION CONTINUES…

(317) 445-1069

Located 35 miles west of Indianapolis

Barn Open for preview beginning March 3 by appointment

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Hereford, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Chester, Spot, Cross (Blue Butts)

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SWEET 16 ELITE ONLINE SALE Wednesday, March 7 • showpig.com

MOONLIGHT MADNESS BARN SALE

Friday, March 9 • 7-10 p.m. & Saturday, March 10 • 9-Noon

• No appointment necessary • Choice Pen Auction first 30 minutes of sale. Then, at 7:30, all remaining pigs will be sold pre-priced on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Cash or Check • BBQ Pork and Homemade Apple Pie Served

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Eckert, Colorado Saturday, March 17 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Route 65 / The Shop 12912 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418 • Choice Pen Board Bid from 9:30 to 10:00. Then, all remaining pigs will be sold pre-priced on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Cash and Carry. All pigs pre-priced. • Selling January hogs, including state show registered breed hogs • Lunch provided for buyers

BREEDERS DIGEST

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• 2017 Illinois State Fair Reserve Champion Hereford Barrow Shown by the Hoffman Family • Purchased at the Grand Drive Pig Sale

• 2017 Missouri State Fair Class Winning Spot Barrow Shown by Byram Family

• 2017 Illinois State Fair Junior Show Class Winning Berkshire Barrow Shown by the Rustemeyer Family • Purchased at the Grand Drive Pig Sale

• 2017 Illinois State Fair Class Winning Spot Barrow Shown by the Hermann Family

• 2017 Belt Buckle Bonanza Champion Dark OPB Shown by Garrett Vance • Purchased in one of our online sales

SPRING SALES March 17 • Field of Dreams, Lebanon, IN March 18 • Midwest Best, Seneca, IL March 25 • CPS Eastern Extravaganza, Lebanon, IN March 28 • showpig.com April 7 • Breeders Classic, Bloomington, IL April 8 • Grand Drive, Bloomington, IL BREEDERS DIGEST

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Berks • Tijuana, War Paint Chesters • Track Star Herefords • Red Velvet Spots • Walk This Way, Heads Up

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1285 E. 800 N. Rd., Melvin, IL 60952

Bob (217) 388-2419 - home; (217) 249-2419 - cell Kirk (217) 781-2419 - cell millerswinefarm.com MARCH 2018

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Sale Begins Promptly at 12:30 p.m. Auctioneer: Mike Williams CPS: Jeff Morris (608) 346-9561 Sale Manager: J.R. Reid Sale Phone Numbers: (660) 460-0208 • (660) 460-0195 • (660) 641-2974

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H Consignors H Matt & Tammy Miller, Ill. Marcus & Alicia Miller, Ill. Kurtenbach Family, Ill. Jerry McLemore, Okla. Steve & Mark Gray, Okla. Wolf Bros., Mo. Harlan Reid, Mo. Bill Range, Ill. Johnnie Bellettini, Okla. B.T. Herman, Okla. Porter Show Pigs, Mo. Kirkpatrick Show Pigs, Okla. Heimer Hamps, Mo. Reid’s Polands, Mo. Sims Show Pigs, Mo. Duncan Show Pigs, Mo. Schminke’s Genetics, Iowa Mappes Durocs, Okla. Brand Chesters, Okla. Randy Robinson, Mo. Newcastle Genetics, Okla. Cox and Craft, Okla. Joe Roberts, Mo. Eddie Robinson, Mo. Scott and Bryan Bennett, Ill. George Cooper, Okla. Ryan Sites, Okla.

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Changing styles in the swine industry

Where have we gone and what is our next step?

Writtten by Ed Dunphy in the mid-to late-1970s after he watched the Yorkshire Summer Type Conference held in Springfield, Illinois

Printed to the right is an editorial written in the mid-1970s by Berkshire breeder, educator and mentor to many, Ed Dunphy. Some today will no doubt laugh at the wording Mr. Dunphy used to describe the hogs of the ‘60s and his best guess of the future. The fact is, that Mr. Dunphy probably came closer to hitting it on the head in the mid 70s than anyone. There are smarter hog professionals out there than I will ever be, but I believe these statements bear some thought on what trends and fads we are chasing or describing today. There is no doubt that hog types change but sometimes we need more of the Ed Dunphy’s of the world to put it in plain English. What’s next? — Jack Wall, CPS CEO

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Styles Change! It is as true of style of hogs as it is in other areas. We have passed through the style of the 1960s. It could probably be known as the “bulgy-butted, 6 x 6.” The goal seemed to be to produce a hog with 0.6 inches of backfat and a 6.6 inch loin and 66% in ham and loin. That goal was never very adequately met. In striving for the goal, other areas were ignored and some pigs ended up about 26 inches long, some could not breed, many could not farrow, and others died from stress. In order to correct all these problems, we now swing the other way and we are going to produce a “loose” hog. The new style hog of the 1980s will be known as the “loose goosey 3 x 3.” This hog will be at least 33 inches long. The loin eye should measure all of 3.3 with serious discrimination as it approaches 4 inches. Preferably, he should have less than 3 inches of backfat. To achieve this goal, many other things will have to be ignored. The pig may have three bad legs, but he ought to have one good one. Boars may operate with three men: one to wake him up, the second to get him up, and the third to line him up. The gilts ought to have at least three good udders on each side. Above all, the hog must be “loose”. Loose in his frame, loose in his muscle, loose in his bowels. Of course, to achieve these goals many good pigs will have to be passed up. We will have to disregard pigs that are sound, pigs that will breed, pigs that will farrow and pigs that will have 5.5 to 6.0 of loin. And by diligent effort and following our leaders, we can produce a “loosey goosey 3 x 3” by 1980.

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Making the Next Generation Better

Missouri State Fair Reserve Champion Illinois State Fair Class Winning Chester Barrow Chester Gilt Hill Jack x EIN • Exhibited by Tate Welch

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Donated by RBC Chesters Hill Jack x EIN • Exhibited by Kolton Myrvold Thank you to Norman and Wall, Illinois, for their continued support of such a great organization.

Live Auctions Private Treaty Barn Sale The Lucky Ones • March 17 • Chillicothe, MO March 8 • March 13 March 3 • 8 a.m. to 12 noon March 21 • March 28 Offering pick of late-December Breeders Classic Pig Sale • April 7 • Bloomington, IL and early-January litters Showpig Clinic 12:30 to 3:30 Sale to Follow at 6:30 p.m. In loving memory of Ross Conrady . . . where his passion for Chester Whites continues through his nieces and nephews.

Contact: Dave Conrady (217) 737-8427 and Thomas Titus (217) 254-2666 883 700th St., Elkhart, IL 62634

Spring Litters: Farrowing 25-plus litters sired by Hillson, Girth, Bluegrass, 25, Take 2, Track Star, First Take, Six String and Full Pull

Niehaus and Feldman Expecting 25 Spot litters Litters Sired by: Beatdown, Loud Mouth, Dream Big, Colonel, Far Out, Momentum

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The Lucky Ones Sale • March 17 • Chillicothe, MO Field of Dreams Sale • March 17 • Lafayette, IN Western Express Online Sale • March 22 Promise Me Purple Sale • March 24 • Goshen, IN CPS Eastern Extravaganza • March 25 • Lebanon, IN CPS Western Extravaganza • April 7 • Grand Island, NE High Honors Pigs Sale • April 14 • Kasson, MN

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ALABAMA Gulf Coast Genetics (RGCG) Robin Clark 12134 Yancey Glen Drive Mobile, AL 36695 (251) 605-3073 rclark1959@yahoo.com Johnson, Richard W. (BAMA) 16560 Old Ganey Rd. Bay Minette, AL 36507 (251) 422-6153 rwj1203@gmail.com www.berkshireswine.com Stiefel, Mike (MJL) 4525 Alabama Hwy. 9 Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 236-0314 - home (256) 689-8153 - cell mstiefel1@aol.com

ARIZONA Arizona Berkshires (AZBK) Vicki and Erika Trump 22332 W. Hilton Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 (623) 340-2543 - Vicki’s cell arizonaberkshires@yahoo.com

ARKANSAS P&L Farms David Ward (PALF) 242 Nevada 49 Roston, AR 71858 (870) 510-0867 pandlfarms@hughes.net

Williams, Garry (GLWJ) 105 Seminole Rd. Bismarck, AR 71929 (501) 304-0779 williamsgarry7690@yahoo.com

CALIFORNIA Best Value Berkshires (BVB) James Ellis 22069 Kyle Ave. Onyx CA 93255 (760) 378-2315 leann.ellis@gmail.com

Campbell, Brien & Debbie (HADR) 12637 Sharon Bee Lane Herald, CA 95638 (916) 688-0913 hoganddogsranch@yahoo.com Golden State Genetics (GSG) Rachelle Bailey 455 S Blaker Rd. Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 277-2509 goldenstateswine@aol.com www.goldenstategenetics.com

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Leeman, Erica (EMCG) 6001 W 6th St. Rio Linda, CA 95673 (916) 240-6308 mcguireranch@comcast.net Loya Livestock (LLP) 8383 Fargo Ave. Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 362-5866 loyalivestock@gmail.com

Riverbank Farm (RVBF) Veronia Peterson 14668 Hwy. 160 Walnut Grove, CA 95690 (916) 796-6300 riverbankfarm14668@gmailcom www.berksontheriver.com Worden’s Berkshires (RJW) Ralph and Julie Worden 480 Horn Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 584-7806

COLORADO Diamond Livestock, LLC (DLCO) Rodney, Tammy, Austin, Amber & Abigail Reinick 22577 WCR 55 Kersey, CO 80644 (970) 324-3369 - Austin (970) 396-1765 - Rod adreinick@yahoo.com rtreinick@yahoo.com www.diamond-livestock.com Diggin Dust Heritage Hogs (DDHH) Dustin Lyman P.O. Box 93 Cope, CO 80812 (970) 630-9637

Six Mile Farm (SXML) 45004 Hwy. 59 Yuma, CO 80759 (970) 848-5237 (970) 630-3121 - cell sixmile_farms@yahoo.com

Smith, Greg & Janeanne (WACH) 46244 Hwy. 52 Roggen, CO 80652 (970) 443-5527 wachtelstation@gmail.com

Wild, Jim & Brenda (WILD) 13676 Co. Rd. 3 Longmont, CO 80504 (303) 709-5930 (303) 772-4944 - home wildshowpigs@earthlink.net Zimmerman, Rick (ZPF) 10391 3250 Road Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (970) 872-3163 zimmermanpork@tds.net

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CONNECTICUT Broad Brook Acres (BBAF) Michael & Christian Swanson 408 Old Jewett City Rd. Preston, CT 06365 (603) 491-0122 broadbrookacres@gmail.com

Green Valley Farm, LLC (HDD) Daniel & Heather Driscoll 100 Ashford Rd. Ashford, CT 06278 (860) 315-7593 driscoll.h@gmail.com www.berkshireswine.com

Garmon, Chris (1CLG) 32 Nunnally Rd. SE Winder, GA 30680-3316 (618) 207-7195 chrisgarmon34@yahoo.com Grizzel, Barry (GFBG) 152 Grizzel Lane Murrayville, GA30564 (678) 936-0984 grizzel41@hotmail.com

McKerlie III, Charles W. (SRCF) 1337 Edwards Mill Rd. Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 886-8371 (678) 431-1129 - cell sunraycreek@yahoo.com

Ledyard High School (LHS) Ag Science Program 24 Gallup Hill Rd. Ledyard, CT 06339 (860) 464-9600, ext. 7128

Parham Farms (PARF) P.O. Box 243 Royston, GA 30662 (706) 206-4433 parhamfarms@ymail.com

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Malama Farm (MAUI) David and Tina Fitch P.O. Box 1407 Haiku, HI 96708 (808) 633-3959 info@malamafarm.com

Burnite Mill Farm (BMIL) 8135 Burnite Mill Road Felton, DE 19943 (302) 284-0705

FLORIDA Circle G Ranch (SMAG) Scott & Mary Ann Griffin 5807 State Route 21, Keystone Heights. FL 32656-6924 (904) 219-6326 - cell gbhsinc@bellsouth.net

Mitchell, Lisa (BFFL) Belinsky Farms, LLC P.O. Box 1508 Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 (850) 401-1488 belinskyfarms@gmail.com Second Chance Ranch (MDDR) Michael DioGuardi 6305 Estates Dr. North Port, FL 34291 (941) 629-7177 Md0821@gmail.com

GEORGIA Ayers, Ralph (RDCJ) 12544 Old Federal Rd. Carnesville, GA 30521 (706) 870-0229

Brown, James Alan (DGFB) 11 Daisy Lane Rising Fawn, GA 30738 (706) 462-2291 dixiegapfarm@ACRNL.org Burgress, John & Julie Vance (CCPF) 2051 Gough Rd. Louisville, GA 30434 (305) 923-0262 juliesvance@wildblue.net

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IDAHO Hardball Farms, LLC (HBH) Tom Goodwin P.O. Box 3093 Nampa, ID 83653 (208) 249-6439 tom.goodwin@hardballfarms.com www.hardballfarms.com Thornton, Brad (B&LT) P.O. Box 40 Kuna, ID 83634 (208) 284-1986 pigsfly@hughes.net www.theflyingpigfarm.net

ILLINOIS ASI Showpigs (ASI) Amanda Ingram 18043 E 2125th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924 (217) 822-3281 (217) 251-3281 mdaingram@gmail.com www.thepigpage.com\asishowpigs Burrus, Todd (KMBP) 6930 Clark Rd. Arenzville, IL 62611 (217) 997-5511 (217) 248-0214 - cell todd.burrus@burrusseed.com

Butcher, Shane, Shelly and Brandon (BSG) (BOB) 2655 N 1800 E Blue Mound, IL 62513 (217) 676-4833

CJR Pork Farm (ROBB) Eric & Jeff Robb 1062 Friends Creek Rd. Farmer City, IL 61842 (309) 838-9840 cjrpork1@gmail.com

Countryman Family Farms (BJCP) Brian Countryman 2828 Custer Ave. Rockford, IL 61101-4207 (815) 218-7502 countrytime80@yahoo.com Crane, Brady (BCDC) 1844 2000 Ave. Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 871-1617

FM Berks (FMB) Cory Miller & Bryan Fuller 15085 Old Colonial Rd. Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 275-1515 - Cory (309) 275-5328 - Bryan fmberkshires@gmail.com Flach Farms (RNR) Flach, Roger and Roy 7861 Angle Crossing Rd. Oakley, IL 62501-7105 (217) 972-8407 flachfarms@gmail.com www.flachfarms.com

Harfst, Elizabeth (ERH) 27475 E 200 N Rd. Saunemin, IL 61769 (815) 832-4023

Hay, Gary and Kevin (GKH) 8838 N Quarry Hill Rd. Warren, IL 61087-9746 (608) 330-1136 (608) 214-2392 Hay, John D. ( JHAY) 325 Chestnut St. Warren, IL 61087 (815) 297-3078 jhnhay81@yahoo.com Helgen, Dan (DZB) 214 N 15th Ave. Litchfield, IL 62056 (217) 324-6643 danjo85@msn.ccom

Knight, Tyler (TYK) 24698 N 500 E Rd. Armstrong, IL 61812 (217) 621-3379

Lucht, Hailey, Jordin & Kirstyn (HJKL) A-List Showpigs 746 N 3000 E Rd. Milford, IL 60953 (815) 867-0529 luchtfarms@hotmail.com

M.R. Hogs (MRH) Marla Behrends and Randy Zorn 23202 N 950 E Road Carlock, IL 61725-9746 (309) 376-7003 - Randy (815) 674-3034 - William

Miller, Marcus and Alicia (MAAM) 27612 E 1200 N Rd. Forest, IL 61741 (815) 674-9291 amille4@1stfarmcredit.com

Miller Berks, Taylor (TAYM) Rt. 2, Box 241A Winchester, IL 62694 (217) 370-1351 - Paul’s cell Miller Farms (MYB) 1285 E 800 N Rd. Melvin, IL 60952 (217) 781-2419 - Kirk (217) 388-2419 - Bob showpig78@hotmail.com www.millerswinefarm.com

Musick, Mclayn (MCMU) 2514 N 2150th Ave. Camp Point, IL 62320 (217) 696-4893

Orris, Marc (MDO) 2066 Woodson-Franklin Rd. Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 673-5951 OrrisFarms@earthlink.net Pilcher Farms (CMP / BEP / KMP) 538 N 1300 East Rd. Paxton, IL 60957 (217) 377-8822 mjpilcher@gmail.com

R&S Farms (RSJC) Jeffery Reed and Eric Smith P.O. Box 291 Blue Mound, IL 62513 (217) 972-9340 reedracing@hotmail.com Rabe, Dale (DARB) 15270 IL Rt. 76 Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 765-2879 rasonpigs@aol.com Rieches, Jess ( JR) 1042 N 1200 E Rd. Onarga, IL 60955 (815) 457-2517

Shaffner, Ken & Family (KSF) 14481 East Angling Road West Union, IL 62477 (217) 822-3584 Smith, Clayton (CASB) 16681 Poplar Grove Rd. Poplar Grove, IL 61605 (815) 742-9441 smij731@net.com

Smith Farms (SFP) Jeff and Karla Smith 11602 W. Legion Hall Rd. Princeville, IL 61559 (309) 385-2553 smittys92@gmail.com

Waterman, Chad & Matt (CMW) 847 East 750 North Rd. Palmer, IL 62556 (217) 820-0151 chad_waterman@hotmail.com Wilson, Mitch (MITJ) 13280 N 350 Ave. McNabb, IL 61335 (815) 822-2580 (815) 488-2007 mitch@wilson-genetics.com

INDIANA Armand Family Farm (BARM) Brad & Luke Armand 9240 N Co. Rd. 30 W North Vernon, IN 47265 (812) 592-4146 - home barmand@decaturwb.com Arnholt, Nate (NRA) 11678 E. St. Rd. 46 Columbus, IN 47201 (812) 371-2689 narnholt@comcast.net

Beaman Showstock (BBEA) Brian Beaman 8230 N 1000 E Rd. Twelve Mile, IN 46988 (574) 206-3400 brian_beaman@andersonsinc.com Beck Purebreds (EBBF) Eric and Brooke Beck 5851 S 525 E Pierceton, IN 46562 (574) 551-1163 (574) 551-1478

Brattain, Marshall & Shirley (MSB) 621 N 850 W Greencastle, IN 46135-7769 (765) 653-4913 brattainfarms@webtv.net Brown, Dennis (BVF) 3756 E Base Rd. Winchester, IN 47394 (765) 584-1342 (765) 546-2494 - cell brownviewseeds@rcwifi.com Cooper, Roy & Meranda (VSP) 5474 N 600 W Galveston, IN 46932 (765) 513-4240 varsityshowpigs@gmail.com

Evergreen Hill Berkshires (EHB) Amzie Schwartz 1261 200th S Berne, IN 46711 (260) 849-2579

Gentry Genetics (SGSP & MLG) Mike Gentry & Family 1855 N 600 W Lebanon, IN 46052 (317) 690-0820 - Mike (765) 894-7757 - Stephen mikegentry@hughes.net www.gentryshowpigs.com

Golden Dawn Farms (GDF) Brent Stoten & Family 7398 N 550 W Carthage, IN 46115 (765) 565-6312 - home (765) 561-5710 - cell

Goodnight -Egger, Tracie (TGE) 8246 W 200 S Delphi, IN 46923-9540 (219) 869-0393 tracie1087@gmail.com Harvey, Todd & Family (THFS) 1215 Holiday Dr., P.O. Box 224 Greentown, IN 46936 (765) 628-7239

Hertsel Berkshire Farm (HERT) 7524 W 900 N Nappanee, IN 46550 (574) 370-5828 Kasten, Steve (KAST) 3771 S 400 W Winamac, IN 46996 (574) 242-1093 skasten@vt.edu

Knobloch, Grant & Nelson (GNK) 6658 N 1200 E Wolcott, IN 47995 (765) 588-4201 goodtimeshowpigs@gmail.com Malcolm, Steve (SSMF) 3533 W Shoaff Rd. Huntertown, IN 46748 (260) 750-9704 spencemalccolm16@yahoo.com Melton, Wayne (HWF) 4228 E 100 South Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 462-7310

Michel Showpigs (MIC) 7284 E 800 N North Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 578-1066 - cell michelshowpigs@gmail.com www.michelshowpigs.com Myers, Alivia (ADJ) 13777 N Co. Rd. 800 E Albany, IN 47320 (765) 212-8601 triplemberks@yahoo.com

Reynolds & Family, Michael & Courtney (MKRS) 2970 N 150 W Lebanon, IN 46052-9522 (765) 482-6609 mkreynoldsfam@yahoo.com

Fry & Family, Daniel T. (DFRY) 2275 E Co. Rd. 1000 E Roachdale, IN 46172 (765) 721-7363 frycattlehog@tds.net

Ritter Family Berkshires (2REV) Matt, Megan & Jackson Ritter 697 W 950 N Fortville, IN 46040-9736 (317) 485-0113 mattandmeganritter@gmail.com www.ritterberkshires.com Smith, Merrill & Linda (MLS) 1927 S. US Hwy. 421 Greensburg, IN 47240 (812) 525-1769 Stanley, Larry (LSF) 36 S Co. Rd. 900 E Coatesville, IN 46121 (317) 902-7544 - cell ljs@ccrtc.com

Stephenson Farms Showpigs (BTNY) Doug Stephenson 4407 S Co. Rd. 700 W Coatesville, IN 46121 (317) 358-7267 bstephenson1118@yahoo.com Teuscher Family Farm (VCT) 3229 S 100 E Tipton, IN 46072 (765) 292-2159 - home (317) 385-2297 vscteuscher@ccrtc.com

Thomas, Logan & Lauren (LOG) 4654 N CR 200 W Brazil, IN 47834 (812) 249-1868 - Alan (812) 249-5583 - Garnet alanree@aol.com Thompson & Family, Kevin (KJT) 4630 W St. Rd. 44 Morgantown, IN 46160 (317) 716-7124 kevinthom61@gmail.com Torr, Ali (ALIT) 2629 N 50 East Greencastle, IN 46135 (765) 721-0858 alitorr93@yahoo.com

Wells, Ethan (EWFS) 3891 S CR 250 W Danville, IN 46122 (317) 539-2891 (317) 223-1618 ewfs@yahoo.com

Wooldridge, Carl & Valerie (CVW) 6612 W 550 S Knightstown, IN 46148 (765) 520-0633 corkvalerie@omnicityusa.com Yake, Wayne & Marilyn 4415 E Old 56 Salem, IN 47167 (812) 896-1418

IOWA

A3 Company (A3C) Al Christian 1002 Arizona Ave. Ames, IA 50014 (515) 292-2257 - home (515) 460-4352 - cell

Biensen Breeding Stock (GKB) Kelly & Nina Biensen 2454 Binford Ave., Rt. 2 State Center, IA 50247 (641) 483-2286 - home (641) 352-0549 - Kelly cell (641) 352-0649 - Nina cell kelly@edenfarmsllp.com Biz E Acres Berkshires (BIZ) Elston J. Buls and Sons 1645 140th St. Waverly, IA 50677 (319) 276-4753

Broek Swine Genetics (BKSG) 3145 360th St. Sioux Center, IA 51250 (712) 441-1016 broekswinegenetics@yahoo. com

Brown, Justin (WADZ) P.O. Box 211 Van Meter, IA 50261 (515) 249-1957

Conover, Adam J. (AJC) Box 9 Baxter, IA 50028 (641) 227-3686 ajc@partnercom.net

Conover, Brice (BTC) 10668 W 64th St. N Baxter, IA 50028 (515) 979-3890 barney_1124@hotmail.com www.conovershowpigs.com

Cottonwood Farm (CW) Clark and Jean Conover 5361 190th St. Holstein, IA 51025 (712) 368-2209 cotnwood@netllcwb.net Conover, Tom & Shirley (BA) Bonnie Acres 5428 200 St. Holstein, IA 51025 (712) 368-2208 England’s Berkshires (EB) Doug England 1875 Yellowstone Ave. Clearfield, IA 50840 (641) 336-2925 englberk@iowatelecom.net Farnum DVM, David (DFVM) 4206 200th St. Estherville, IA 51334 (515) 290-3960 - cell dfarnumdvm@icloud.com www.farnumgenetics.com

4TK Genetics (4TK) Charlie England 1730 Vail Ave. Clearfield, IA 50840 (402) 510-1710 4tkgenetics@gmail.com

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Miller & Family, George (MJR) 10385 Pit Rd. Niantic, IL 62551 (217) 963-2460

Tuthill Genetics (TUT) Ron and Randy 9768 Grain Bin Rd. Wyoming, IL 61491 (309) 286-7201 - Ron & farm (309) 286-5039 - Randy randytuthill@gmail.com

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Meers Brothers (SDM) Ed Meers 305 W Main Stewardson, IL 62463 (217) 259-7577 meerselaine@hotmail.com

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Berkshire Breeder Directory continued from previous page Fly’n K Berkshires (FKB) Lance Knobloch 2104 190th St. Alvord, IA 51230 (712) 473-2511 - home (605) 366-4385 - cell kance@alliancecom.net www.flynkberks.com Gudenkaufs Berkshires (VRR) Rick Gudenkauf 2113 110th St. Edgewood, IA 52042 (563) 608-1126 (563) 928-7227 guden@msn.com

Ingels Farms & Landscaping (IFB) Chad Ingels 13298 130th St. Randalia, IA 52164 (563) 637-2367 - home (563) 920-5899 - cell ctingels@acrec.com

ISU Swine Teaching (IASU) Greg Krahn, Mgr. (262) 339-6971 Jeff Hartwig, Swine Farms Mgr. (515) 290-3742 1221 Kildee Hall Ames, IA 50011 www.ans.iastate.edu/centers/ swine/ Kehrli, Ken (KK) 2721 Stewart Ave. Winthrup, IA 50682 (319) 934-3736

Kruse Brothers Genetics (KBG) 24270 New Vienna Rd. Epworth, IA 52045 (563) 744-3277 (563) 590-3015 krusefloorcovering@gmail.com Lane, Austin & Ken (AUST) 39415 82nd St. Spragueville, IA 52074 (563) 212-1999 - Austin (563) 212-5697 - Ken lane_tsi@netins.net www.terminalsires.com Marland Farms (MFC) Doug Martin 10236 K. Ave. Fayette, IA 52142 (563) 637-2703 Olson Berks (OPB) Craig Olson 7218 27th Avenue Newhall, IA 52315 (319) 223-5329 - Craig (319) 664-3956 - Tom OlsonSpotFarm@aol.com

Owen, Bill (NIBS) 3298 Hwy. 9 Riceville, IA 50466-7011 (641) 220-3787 nibs@myomnitel.com

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PNJ Berks (PNJB) 3471 Redwood Ave. Sanborn, IA 51248 (712) 441-1990 bigddavelaar@hotmail.com

Phenotypic Acres (PA) Drs. M. Peter & Lorraine J. Hoffman 55432 265th Street Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-3596 phoffman@iastate.edu www.hoffmanberks.com

Reed Family Berks (REED) 17686 143rd St. Ottumwa, IA 52501 (641) 777-1385 - Randy (641) 680-6731 - Melissa (641) 680-2990 - Brandon reedfamilyberks@gmail.com www.reedfamilyberks.com Schmaling, Ben & Ethan (B&ES) 1955 G Ave. Ogden, IA 50212 (608) 212-0618 showberks@gmail.com

Shady Brook Farm (SBF) Chris Conover and Family 719 Schueman Court Oakland, IA 51560 (712) 369-0231 cconover12@yahoo.co.in

Sioux Center Swine AI Boar Stud (DBR) Delbert Broek 3110 360th St. Sioux Center, IA 51250 (712) 722-1334 - home (507) 360-8267 - cell siouxcenterswine@gmail.com www.siouxcenterboarstud.com Stensland Show Pigs (RSSF) Ryan Stensland 10 138th St. Lisbon, IA 52253 (319) 331-9737 ryanstensland@gmail.com www.stenslandshowpigs.com

Tekippe, Ray (RTK) 1528 270th Ave. Earlville, IA 52041 (563) 923-3872 (563) 543-4267 - cell raytekippe@gmail.com www.usedswineequipment.com Watts Quality Pork (WQP) 2614 Keokuk Ave. Clarion, IA 50525 (515) 448-3021 (515) 293-0830 wattsupwl@gmail.com White Knight Farms (WKF) Burdette & Alex Conover 2059 Faith Ave. Holstein, IA 51025 (712) 368-4481

KANSAS Flinthills Berkshires ( JWBK) 12418 NW 100th St. Whitewater, KS 67154 (316) 303-4784 flinthillsberkshires@gmail.com

Waters, Gene (WAT) 26730 New Lawrence Dr. Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 250-0660 - home (913) 683-3318 - cell Wittkop Family Farm (WITT) Paul & Alicia Wittkop 3379 102nd St. Meriden, KS 66512 (785) 484-0148 (785) 410-8509 - cell aliciawittkop@gmail.com

KENTUCKY Florence Family Berkshires (FCP) Chris Florence 415 Fox Springs Ave. Flemingsburg, KY 41041 (606) 782-0259 - Chris (606) 782-6107

LOUISIANA Bardwell, David (BARD) 525 Nation Rd. Deville, LA 71328 (318) 466-1510 - home (318) 715-1479 - cell

Bowers Family Show Pigs (BOS) 3857 Pete Seay Rd. Sulphur, LA 70665 (337) 583-7420 (337) 794-1097 - cell bowersfamilyshowpigs@yahoo.com

Evans, John (CKF) 657 Palmer Chappel Rd. Pineville, LA 71360 (318) 308-3627 - home evans.kristin@rocketmail.com

Persimmon Hill Pork Farm (PHPF) 410 Davis Rd. Oak Grove, LA 71263 (318) 669-0930 - Richie Strong (318) 974-0478 - Larry Boyte richie@persimmonhillpork.com www.persimmonhillpork.com Raising Berks Pig Farm ( JEC) John Coombs 21004 E Bell Rd. Amite, LA 70422 (985) 748-4744 imount@bellsouth.net

MARYLAND Doran, Michael (MDD) 4046 Prospect Rd. Whiteford, MD 21160 (410) 836-1094 (443) 506-8746 - cell highviewfarms@hotmail.com www.highviewfarms.webs.com Falls, Tim & Sarah (FGF) 330 Ashton Rd. Ashton, MD 20861 (240) 793-3036 - cell sarahfalls@comcast.net Utz, Deborah (DUTZ) 5227 Schalk Rd #1 Manchester, MD 21102 (410) 984-5507 dennisutz@aol.com

BREEDERS DIGEST

Vaughan, Kelly (WTV) 2837 Bradenbaugh Rd. White Hall, MD 21161 (410) 459-9780 - cell coolgirl409@msn.com

MASSACHUSETTS Duffy, Bill (LRF) 1128 Main St. Ashby, MA 01431 (978) 855-8591 laurelridgefarmma@gmail.com Manning, Beth (BRM) 69 Taylor Rd. Shelburne, MA 01370 (413) 625-9967 - home (413) 772-9389 manning@crocker.com shinglebrookfarm.com

MICHIGAN Albright Swine Farms (ASF) Pat and Doug Albright 965 Flint Rd. Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 238-5817 (989) 429-5215 - cell pat@brightswine.com www.brightswine.com

Foster, Andrew (AFB) 2298 E Johnstone Rd. Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 845-4147 - home (989) 307-1119 - cell andrew25foster@gmail.com Hinz, Brandon (HINZ) Hinz Hog Farm 65699 Baseline Rd. South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 214-0610 Brandon@hinzhogs.com www.hinzhogs.com King, Tom (TGK) P.O. Box 522 Manton, MI 49663 (231) 824-6152 (248) 390-7055 - cell gnikmot@live.com

PleinAir Farm (PLNR) 5163 Scofield, Rd. Maybee, MI 48159 (231) 883-5961 orion1911@hotmail.com Quartz Farm (QFF) Ray Quartz 10702 W 16th Rd. Mesick, MI 49668 (231) 645-2390 - home quartzfarm@hotmail.com

MINNESOTA Dammann, Myron (TMF) Triple M Farm 19517 670 Ave. Elkton, MN 55933 (507) 584-6835 medtmf@frontiernet.net Hound’s Watch Farm (HWFM) Jane & Mike Mattila 23347 Boreal Rd. NW Pinewood, MN 56676 (218) 243-3299 mattila@paulbunyan.net

Ihnen, Brian & Dianne (BDIF) 35891 710th St. Round Lake, MN 56167 (507) 839-3836 bdihnen@gmail.com

Kremper, Chad (CKK) 6508 131st NW Cass Lake, MN 56633-9742 (218) 760-9473 - cell chadkremper@gmail.com Kurobuta Berkshire, LLC (KURO) 51600 295th St. Austin, MN 55912 (515) 231-1469 kurobutameats@aol.com Olsen, Ross & Patricia (PAT) 44783 State 92 Clearbrook, MN 56634 (218) 776-2132 (218) 368-9108 patolsen17@gmail.com

Rozeboom Farms (ROZ) 7050 100th Ave. NE Murdock, MN 56271 (320) 264-0012 Stassen, Steve (SFB) 1105 140th Ave., S.E. Kerkhoven, MN 56252 (320) 264-5932

Wipplinger, Lyle & Darla (WIPP) 4001 570th Ave. Kiester, MN 56051 (507) 294-3842 djwippli@frontiernet.net

MISSISSIPPI Pigott, John M. (MOE) 264 Ceasar Rd. Picayune, MS 39466 (985) 707-8381 boggybranchberks@gmail.com

MISSOURI Behr, John (BEHR) 4697 South 170th St. Bolivar, MO 65613 (417) 599-1867 - cell jbehr1985@gmail.com

BLR Farms (BLR) Brad, Rachel & Kendra Lawson 13150 Rt. D Centralia, MO 65240 (573) 682-3855 - cell (573) 881-5040 - Brad rlawson@mem-ins.com

Black & Gold Swine Genetics (FMMM) 23739 Pike 262 Clarksville, MO 63336 (573) 754-2202- Mike cell (573) 356-8461 - Matt cell (816) 592-0579 - Cody cell Black Tie Berks ( JCOW) 2300 Poinsetta Billings, MO 65610 (417) 988-0509 blacktieberks@gmail.com www.blacktieberks.com

Burns Farms (WKL) Clarke Burns 20430 Hwy. M Brookfield, MO 64628 (660) 258-7389

Comstock Farms (COM) 11523 E N Hwy. Bronaugh, MO 64728 (417) 448-4315 jtcomstock@yahoo.com Cowsert, Ryan (RRC) 20887 Cowsert Dr. Braymer, MO 64624 (660) 484-3020

Coyote Creek Ranch (YOTE) 23405 Little Buffalo Rd. Stover, MO 65078 (573) 277-2140 (573) 286-8827 coyotecreeksoaps@gmail.com

Creason Genetics (ECB) Ed & Erin Creason 3451 S Highway 13 Polo, MO 64671 (573) 823-5635 creasongenetics@gmail.com D&B Berks (D&B) Bob Street P.O. Box 36 Whiteside, MO 63387 (573) 485-7311

Dotson & Wilson (DWMO) 9339 NW Oregon Dr. Cameron, MO 64429 (515) 321-3264 dotsone@validusservices.com www.dotsonhampshires.com

Fitzwater Berkshires (PLF / RFZ / FE) Phillip and Rodger Fitzwater Kathryn Edwards 49791 E 136 St. Norborne, MO 64668 (660) 707-2917 Gerlt, Lucus (LIG) 16624 Hwy. C Versailles, MO 65084 (573) 378-7548 jwg_livestock@yahoo.com

Harrison, Charles (CCHB) 455 Folta Rd. Hawk Point, MO 63349 (636) 236-2043 hawkpointchas@yahoo.com Heimer Hamps (HH) Jesse Heimer 555 Birch Lane Taylor, MO 63471 (217) 257-0138 hheimerj@gmail.com www.heimerhamps.com

Howard, Greg (TGHB) 301 South Dudley St. Hamilton, MO 64644 (816) 632-8035 LNK Genetics (LNK) Ted Neuner 837 County Rd. 624 Linn, MO 65051 (573) 897-4591 lnkgenetics@yahoo.com

Lindsay, Charles & James (CLL) 1461 Highway EE Winfield, MO 63389 (513) 939-7506 mlindsay0305@hotmail.com Lone Tree Berkshires (DPB) Daniel, Denise, Dalten & EeLeigh Pride 13278 W St. Hwy. 174 Billings, MO 65610 (417) 207-1267

Montgomery Livestock (LM) Luke and Bill Montgomery 10734 Hwy. YY Sumner, MO 64681 (660) 963-2456 - Luke (660) 856-3618 - Bill montgomerylvstk@yahoo.com Murray Family Berks (CMFB) Dylan Murray 2417 Hwy. 215 Buffalo, MO 65622 (417) 241-0656 -Rick (417) 321-0195 - Dylan dylanmurray16@gmail.com Oram Berkshire (OBB) 36968 E 146 Hwy. Gilman City, MO 64642 (660) 876-5302 - home (660) 425-0784 - cell Pride, Daniel & Denise (DPB) 5346 Lawrence 1195 Miller, MO 65707 (417) 827-6022 (417) 207-1267 - cell pridedan8@gmail.com RA Ranch Berkshires (RAR) Ryan Anderson 4332 Old Havana Trl McFall, MO 64657 (660) 367-4608 - home (660) 726-2694 - cell r.a.ranch@live.com www.raberks.com

Reid, Harlan (HRB) 16 S Walnut St. Sweet Springs, MO 65351 (660) 335-4855 (660) 202-9228 - cell Strickland Pork Farms (STPF) Brian Strickland 245 Cedar Creek Lane Jackson, MO 63755 (573) 979-5433 Bri.strick@gmail.com

Taylor, Nathan (NAT) 8530 SW 801 Rd. El Dorado Springs, MO 69744 (417) 296-2962 nataylor76@icloud.com

MONTANA Duke, George B. (DHR) 289 Homestead Rd. Edgar, MT 59026 (406) 670-7258 enduke@mcn.net

Wilderness Farms (WF) P.O. Box 1840 Bigfork, MT 59911 (406) 837-2597 - main office info@wildernessfarms.net

NEBRASKA Seybold Berkshires (TSS) Troy & Gina Seybold 72657 20 Rd. Wilcox, NE 68982 (308) 627-3362 - Troy (308) 627-3363 - Gina seyboldberks@gmail.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE McGovern, Harold (MBFJ) 323 Millbrook Rd. Landaff, NH 03585 (603) 838-8908 hmegovern@myfairpoint.net

NEW JERSEY

Appelbaum, Todd 65 Big Spring Rd. Hardyston, NJ 07419 (973) 202-9344 taostrich@gmail.com

NEW YORK

Cecot, Daniel (HFBD) 260 Willard Rd. Massena, NY 13662 (315) 764-1914 danielcecot@gmail.com

Fairchild, Scott & Deborah (SDKB) 4188 State Hwy. 80 Sherburne, NY 13460 (607) 847-8548 befair5@yahoo.com Goologly, Robert (RJGF) 93 Emerson Rd. Castle Creek, NY 13744 (607) 765-7427 golloglyfarms@gmail.com Gunderman, Richard (GUNR) 589 Walker Rd. Endicott, NY 13760 (607) 239-5564 - home (607) 624-5663 beeeman@stny.rr.com

Hollier, Kerry (KHOL) 33856 Reed Rd. Savannah, NY 13146-9757 (315) 383-0432 kerry@teaselmeadowfarms.com www.teaselmeadowfarms.com

Luckman, James Luckman Family Farms (LUCK) 8474 Seaman Rd. Gasport, NY 14067 (716) 930-9605 jluckman@rochester.rr.com Risoni, Emilio (TFFB) 463 State Hwy. 37C Massena, NY 13662 (315) 769-6575 (315) 296-6725 - cell ytailhunter@twcny.rr.com www.facebook.com/ tablefarefarmberkshires Williams, Colin (ARW) Patterson Creek Farm 955 Townline Rd. Johnson City, NY 13790 (607) 427-7348

NORTH CAROLINA Copeland, Jeff (CPLD) 945 Ryland Rd. Tyner, NC 27980 (252) 297-2731 (252) 562-5566 - cell hjcopela@ncsu.edu

Felicity Farms Inc. (FELI) 2200 Laws Store Rd. Hurdle Mills, NC 27541 (719) 660-6282 pat@felicityfarms.net Mealey, Karen (WNDF) 7453 Radio Rd. NE Leland, NC 28451 (910) 655-5735 - farm (910) 617-5110 - cell karen@wonderlandfarm.net www.wonderlandfarm.net Nahunta Farms (NAHF) Gregory Peele 189 Nahunta Farm, Rd. Pikeville, NC 27863 (919) 922-5152 gregorypeele@gmail.com

Narrow Way Farms (NWF) 3253 Mineral Springs Church Rd. Polkton, NC 28135 (704) 272-9162 (704) 695-5202 - cell rocky@narrowway-farms.com

NORTH DAKOTA Ness, Jon & Kim (NES) 4814 76th Ave. NE Devils Lake, ND 58301 (701) 662-7957 rafternranch@gondte.com

R Lazy S Pigs (RMCC) Ross & Michelle Schoenwald 2988 Hwy 23 Watford City, ND 58854 (701) 770-7546 rossandmichelle@hotmail.com Woodbury, Jessie (1JLW) 719 Highway 22 Killdeer, ND 58640 (701) 590-1383 jessie.woodbury@ymail.com

OHIO Baltzly, Andy (ABS) 8160 Kemary Ave. Navarre, OH 44662 (330) 428-3639 cell (text) baltzly.4@osu.edu

Brandenburg Show Pigs (SRRD) Shawn & Ryan Brandenburg 4147 Weaver Station Rd. Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 417-2951 (937) 417-0885 brandenburgshowpigs@ gmail.com Campbell Bros. (2CB) 17790 SR 339 Waterford, OH 45786 (740) 984-8769 jfcampbell@aep.com

Carmack Family Farms (CFFT) 668 N Rock Rd. Ontario, OH 44903 (419) 529-0701 (419) 566-8300 susannecarmack@yahoo.com

Huff, Dan & Family (DHF) 1403 Parrott Station Rd. Washington CH, OH 43160 (740) 335-6397 - Dan (740) 333-3204 - Sean jhuff6397@gmail.com McWhinney, Dale & Sharon (DSBK) 8958 State Rt. 122 West Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 456-2844

Overstake, Kayla (KDD) 5557 Franklin Rd. Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937) 288-9867 - home (937) 763-2078 - cell cakeface_34@yahoo.com www.overstakeshowpigs.webs.com Shipley & Snyder (SDH) 8086 Marion Rd. Newark, OH 43055 (740) 404-5048 shipleyswine@yahoo.com www.shipleyswine.com

Utendorf Farms (UTEF) Kent Utendorf 9261 Rd. Z Columbus Grove, OH 45830 (419) 306-4590 kent@utendorf.com

Wippel Family Berks (WPF) Jeff Wippel 15085 London Rd. Orient, OH 43146 (740) 869-2016 - home oink.berks@gmail.com www.wippelfamilyberks.com

OKLAHOMA Bellettini Johnnie (LBJ) 37921 County Road 1680 Colgate, OK 74538 (580) 310-4872 jbellettini@hotmail.com

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Bowen, Chase (CRB) 7651 NE Ridgeway Dr. Hamilton, MO 64644 (816) 288-9633 bbowen82@yahoo.com

Hinnah Farms (HFBF) 30348 Queens Trail Gilliam, MO 65330 (660) 631-5454 hinnahfarms@hotmail.com

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Booth Farms (RKJ) Josh Booth 16101 Cable Place Cainsville, MO 64632 (660) 893-5535 (660) 373-0025 (Randall) boothck@grm.net

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Berkshire Breeder Directory continued from previous page Bowlin, Trent &Christina (TCSP) 16510 N Lake Region, Rd. Hulbert, OK 74441 (918) 316-2306 (918) 708-2072 bowlinchristina@yahoo.com

Burns, DVM, Gary (RBUR) 7325 Hwy. 281 Geary, OK 73040 (405) 884-2916 gburnsdvm@pldi.net Campbell-Crotty, Regina (RCC) 3920 S. Fairgrounds Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 743-4306 ginacbarc@gmail.com www.cbarcshowpigs.com Doc Roc Farms (VA) Vance Aldridge Box 301 Elmore City, OK 73433 (405) 527-4945 - Home (405) 227-8044 - Cell Higdon, Scott (HFB) 19403 Patterson Rd. Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405) 628-8588 ncgenetics@gmail.com

Jarboe Show Pigs (CJCJ) 8115 E Hwy. 7 Duncan, OK 73533 (580) 251-9505

Smith, Brent (TSSB) 19600 York Rd. Lexington, OK 73051 (405) 401-6016 bsmith@lexington.k12.ok.us West, Lyndell (LRW) 14253 Hopping Ave. Wayne, OK 73095 (405) 449-3627

OREGON Bruslind, Jorian (BRU) 41854 Cut-off Drive Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 451-2978 jbruslind@hotmail.com

Carter, David & Heather (TALF) 40426 Hess Rd. Scio, OR 97374 (541) 405-8471 hmcarter@hotmail.com Nelson, Paul (PLN) 1925 NE Seavy Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330 (541) 754-1925 nelson1925@comcast.net

Sandy River Show Swine (SRSS) G&R Rathjen P.O. Box 756 Sandy, OR 97055 (503) 341-9932 - cell srssrat@aol.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Beck, Carl (BECK) 585 Berwinsdale Rd. Maggard, Darrell (DMAG) Irvona, PA 16656 (814) 672-3972 P.O. Box 209 becksberks@aol.com Thackerville, OK 73459 (580) 276-6230 Bennecoff, Todd Lee Jr. maggardshowpigs@yahoo.com (TLB) 2335 Fritz Court McCasland Farms Kutztown, PA 19530 (MCF / AUMC) (484) 223-9431 Rich, Jeremy and Elisabeth jbennecoff23@yahoo.com P.O. Box 759 Perkins, OK 74059 Boots Hollow Farm (405) 612-6905 (Rich) (MHJJ) (405) 612-9623 ( Jeremy) Michael & Heidi Reisinger cimarron427@hotmail.com 1762 Rupp Rd. Elliottsburg, PA 17024 McGee, Charles (CMG) (717) 438-3806 741 State Hwy. 7 (717) 645-0924 Hennepin, OK 73444 mhjjangus@gmail.com (580) 247-0168 www.bootshollowfarm.com Mulberry Farm & Ranch Brubaker, Roy & Julie (GWDB) Hurst ( JRHB) Gary Dennis Blue Rooser Farm PO Box 1473 1499 Route 35 South Bartlesville, OK 74005 East Waterford, PA 17021 (918) 766-2440 (717) 734-2082 - home garywdennis@gmail.com (717) 808-8021 - cell Red, Blaine (BBRB) royjulie@pa.net PO Box 621 www.bluerooserfarm.com Tishomingo, OK 73460 Brummer, Ed & Pete (HBF) (580) 371-8450 316 Butchershop Rd. blainered@outlook.com Port Royal, PA 17082 Rochell, Josh (ROCH) (717) 527-4081 - Ed 517 N 60th (717) 589-3401 - Pete Duncan, OK 73533 edmegs@pa.net (580) 252-8219 Cornbower, Arlie rochell@texhoma.net (RUS / COR) www.rocstockfarm.com 14326 Ingham Rd. New Freedom, PA 17349 (717) 515-9094 - Arlie cell

MARCH 2018

Grumbine, Dakota (2DLG) 1725 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042-4879 (717) 823-2023 18koty@gmail.com www.grumbinesberkshires.com Holloway Genetics (DCHH) 12300 Shue Ct., Glen Rock, PA 17327 (717) 235-6966 - home (717) 515-4147 - cell

Hunter, Jarrett ( JJH) 12294 St. Hwy. 198 Guys Mills, PA 16327 (814) 789-2708 hunter12294@windstream.net Huston, Jason (CVB) Cider Valley Farm 717 Carter Hill Rd. Fairhope, PA 15538 (814) 267-3012 - home (814) 442-0996 - cell j.huston@hotmail.com www.cidervalleyfarm.com Innerst, Greg & Beth (GBI) 5140 Deer Road Red Lion, PA 17356 (717) 246-1738 (717) 880-8318 - cell

Lazarus II, Lynn (CHL3) 6710 Phillips Rd. Germansville, PA 18053 (610) 799-5593 jaycee2332@yahoo.com

Longenecker, Donald & Maria (CPFP) Creek Place Farms 286 Conestoga Creek Rd. East Earl, PA 17519 (717) 488-8090 (717) 824-2985 - cell donandmaria@creekplacefarms.com www.creekplacefarms.com McDaniel Jr., Larry E. (HEBR) Heritage Breed Farms 26 Taylor Drive York, PA 17404 (717) 266-3914 (717) 324-8341

Moore, Samuel & Melissa (SALM) 147 Braddock Rd. Ave. Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 (724) 696-3397 (724) 640-6087 moorehogfarm@gmail.com

Orchard Breeze Farm Berkshires (OBFB) James Grinder 2151 Cold Springs Rd. Orrtanna, PA 17353 (717) 642-9732 - home (717) 253-1354 - cell orchardbreezefarm@gmail.com

Parlett, James T., Jr. ( JTP) 88 Parlett Rd. Airville, PA 17302 (717) 862-3610 Pfautz, Claudia (CRPH) 13 Bethlehem Lane Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 627-3448

BREEDERS DIGEST

Pfautz Show Pigs (PPSP) Kevin & Megan Pfautz 341 Duke Street Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 945-2730 kevinpfautz@hotmail.com Rattlesnake Mt. Farm (CBH) Charles & Mark Hall 362 Hall Rd. Julian, PA 16844 (814) 574-3274 Seldom Creek Farm Jason and Amy Stein 638 Kralltown Rd. East Berlin, PA 17316 (717) 292-0330 (717) 683-7591 - cell willwind@aol.com www.seldomcreek.com

Primrose Dale Farm (PDF) Lawrence & Wendy Shrader 450 Willow Lane York Springs, PA 17372 (717) 528-8527 (717) 451-3479 - cell info@primrosedalefarm.com www.primrosedalefarm.com States, Luke (LSTA) 1625 Winebark Rd. Rossiter, PA 15772 (724) 910-4380 marshall6290@yahoo.com

SOUTH CAROLINA Pace, Jesse & Clinton (7SBF) 565 Little Choestoea Rd. Westminster, SC 29693 (704) 977-0624 (404) 977-7720 - cell paceproduce@yahoo.com Short, Christopher Durham (GTF) 273 Avaition Blvd. Lancaster, SC 29720 (803) 285-1274 (803) 804) 0005 - cell cdshort@g.clemson.edu

Thames, Kent & Amy (THAM) 3510 Catawba River Rd. Fort Lawn, SC 29714 (803) 789-5667 - home (803) 230-0117 - cell thamesvet@truvista.net www.thamesvetandfarm.com Wright, Kendrick L. (WRIG) The Wright Farm 973 St. Matthews Rd. Swansea, SC 29160 (803) 707-6771 klwl41@hotmail.com

SOUTH DAKOTA Petrik Farms (COP) 45251 309th St. Gayville, SD 57031 (605) 267-4130 (605) 661-7179 - cell petrikfarms@vastbb.net

TENNESSEE Fox Berkshires (AFOX) Ty Fox 41 Waterloo Rd. Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 (931) 231-6248 afox06@gmail.com Rhodes Farm (RHOD) Freddie Rhodes 125 Ridgewood Dr. Piperton, TN 38017 (972) 489-2887 frh5494418@aol.com

TEXAS Attaway Farms (ATTF) Michale Attaway P.O. Box 459 Yantis, TX 75497 (903) 850-8022 mattaway@peoplescom.net

BTZ Showpigs (BTZ) Bryce and Kristi Thompson 411 Windom St. Farmersville, TX 75442-0202 (214) 585-9447 bthompson@collincountytx.gov

Beebe, Danny & Christina (BBSF) Blackberry Spring Farm 120 Private Rd. 3814 Springtown, TX 76082 (817) 694-9895 - cell (817) 565-3082 - cell blackberryspringfarm@ yahoo.com Belew, Denny & Mike Rivas (DBFS) 2509 N 1st St. Tahoka, TX 79373 (806) 470-0969 - Denny (806) 239-9567 - Mike mbelew@windstream.net Byrd, Bert (BFS) 6936 Co. Rd. F Happy, TX 79042 (806) 292-3373

Cameron, Robert & Martha (2CFF) 21400 Union Lee Church Rd. Manor, TX 78653 (512) 797-6307 (512) 584-0973 cameronfamilyfarm@yahoo.com Caraway, Bo (BOC) 2918 Hwy. 2563 Eastland, TX 76448-6912 (254) 639-2545 pcaraway@cctc.net www.carawayshowpigs.com Darby Valley Genetics (DVG) Brandon Fannin P.O. Box 273 Abernathy, TX 79311 (764) 207-1814 brandonfannin@aol.com

Davis, Michael (DPIG) 17277 Hwy. 69 South Tyler, TX 75703 (832) 457-8046 madpastor@yahoo.com

Sullivan, Scott (SWPS) S&W Swine Productions P.O. Box 1252 Robstown, TX 78380 (361) 387-9686 (361) 960-6725 (cell) ssullivan@hsconstructors.com

Holt Jr., James ( JAH) P.O. Box 189 Kyle, TX 78640-0189 (512) 398-5948 - home (512) 217-6543 - cell jaholt@txwinet.com

Huseman, Randy & Scott (TRH) P.O. Box 264 Nazareth, TX 79063 (806) 355-2162 - home (806) 346-4852 - cell rmhuseman@suddenlink.net www.husemangenetics.com Lambert, Jr.Thomas (TGH) 109 Heidi Lane Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 459-3407 tlambert623@yahoo.com

Mitrowski Ranch (ACMR) Lucina & Andrew Mitrowski 1685 Koebig Rd. Seguin, TX 78155 (281) 787-7728 cindymitrowski@comcast.net

Real, Charles (CER) 15492 Real Rock Rd. Marion, TX 78124 (830) 914-2835 www.realhogfarms.com

Wood, Bill (DBBW) 4117 CR 123 Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 736-6943

UTAH

Luepke Livestock (RLSF) Troy Luepke 3620 Cherokee Hills Selma, TX 78154 (210) 268-9200 luepkelivestocks@gmail.com

Page, James (PAGE) 375 Peach Creek Rd. Rosanky, TX 78953 (830) 839-4810 - home (512) 332-1920 james@peachcreekfarms.us www.peachcreekfarm.us

Western Texas College (WTC) Jessica Colvin 6200 College Ave. Snyder, TX 79549 (325) 574-7920 - home (806) 777-2269 - cell jcolvin@wtc.edu www.wtc.edu

Bell Tower Farms (BTFB) 9790 N 7600 W Tremonton, UT 84337 (435) 279-0119 belltower@wildblue.net Bringhurst Farm (CCB) P.O. Box 1434 Spanish Fort, UT 84660 (801) 420-1761 - Chelsa (801) 831-5553 - Cooper www.bringhurstfarm.com Paisley Farms (PSLY) 2963 N 600 E Lehi, UT 84043 (801) 766-1155 - home (801) 885-9900 - cell tim@paisleyfarms.com

VERMONT Vermont Heritage Grazers LLC (BBVT) Alethea Bahnck 2175 East St. Bridport, VT 05734-0116 (802) 758-5040 alethea@gmavt.net

VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

WISCONSIN

Cedar Shade Farm (CSHF) 140 Jennings Rd. Cartersville, VA 23027 (804) 339-7264 (804) 432-2683 ccvaden@yahoo.com www.cedarshadefarm.com

Hemmingsen, Kristian (HEMM) 550 Waynes Ridge Circle Camano Island, WA 98282 (360) 631-0190 tsunami.marine.ent@gmail.com

Clothier, Jon ( JON) 7664 Terwillinger Rd. Clinton, WI 53525 (608) 290-7639 - Bill (608) 290-7032 - Jon clothier91@gmail.com

Glass, Marshall R. (GVF) Glass View Farm 351 Hopper Creek Rd. Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579 (540) 291-1784 glassview@hotmail.com www.glassviewfarm.com

McGowan, Kevin (GALV) 436 Green Acres Farm Rd. Bumpass, VA 23024 (301) 641-8999 kevin@greenacreslouisava.com www.greenacreslouisava.com Patterson’s Berkshires (RDMF) John, Crawford, Bill & Tom Patterson 64 Red Mill Lane Crimora, VA 24431 (540) 949-8394 - Crawford (540) 649-5760 - John redmill@newhopetel.net www.pattersonberkshires.com Radliff, David & Sandra (DRSR) 3050 Pecks Rd. Bedford, VA 24523 (717) 649-4160 bbdoc1@verizon.net Sanders, Eric (AEDA) 13025 Bison Farm Trl. Nokesville, VA 20181 (703) 594-0067 (703) 888-7132 - cell en2sandie@comcast.net

Smith, Kevin (KBRF) 1734 Garden Creek Rd. Matthews, VA 23109 (757) 345-8000

Ward, Chuck & Michele (1PIG) 18421 New Kent Hwy. Barhamsville, VA 23011 (757) 573-9077 (757) 753-3599 barhamsvilleberkshires@ gmail.com

Knight, Russell & Nora (VFB) P.O. Box 375 Reardan, WA 99029 (509) 999-5476 - home (509) 724-3926 - cell vintageberkshires@gmail.com www.vintageberkshires.com Rusty Wheel Farm (PKF) Paul & Kim Fisher P.O. Box 35 Vaughn, WA 98394 (253) 722-9856 hawghaven9915@gmail.com Wilderness Farms (WF) 41130 305th Ave. SE Enumclaw, WA 98022 (406) 837-2597 info@wildernessfarms.net

WEST VIRGINIA Brush Camp Farms (BCFS) Michael & Jennifer Singleton 1520 Brush Camp Rd. Exchange, WV 26619 (304) 765-3356 brushcampfarms@wildblue.net Hampshire High School (HHS) Isaac Lewis HC 63, Box 1970 Romney, WV 26757 (304) 822-7100 gafwv@yahoo.com

Haynes, Adam & Robin (RAHB) 831 Williamsburg Rd. Williamsburg, WV 24991 (304) 661-1288 - home (304) 661-5838 - cell robindah@yahoo.com Moore, Joseph (HCSP) 1604 Grassey Fork Rd. Lizemores, WV 25125 (304) 587-2161 (304) 548-5209 - cell moore1054@gmail.com

Gill, Ben, Brandon & Bryant (BPG) Pork Chop Ridge 29770 St. Hwy. 81 E. Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-5175 porkchopridge@yahoo.com www.porkchopridge.com

Seffrood, John (FJK) W 9301 Coon Creek Rd. Browntown, WI 53522 (608) 482-0912 kendra_seffrood@yahoo.com Wehrle Farms LLC (MWRA) Mikayla Wehrle E8283 Seefeld Rd. New London, WI 54961 (920) 279-5857 - cell rickannw@gmail.com www.wehrlefarms.com Wetzel, Max & Sam (WTZL) W4324 Drectrah Rd. LaCrosse, WI 54601 (608) 786-1090 (608) 786-5246 wetzel.dean@mayo.edu

WYOMING Shaw, Theresa & Christopher (SVFF) P.O. Box 696 Big Horn, WY 82833 (307) 674-1588 theresa@shilohvalley

To make a correction to the directory, contact the ABA office at (765) 497-3618.

2018 World Pork Expo Schedule, Health Regulations and Open Show Entry Blank are Printed in This Issue Entry Deadline is Thursday, April 19 BREEDERS DIGEST

MARCH 2018

• BERKSHIRE • BERKSHIRE • BERKSHIRE • BERKSHIRE • BERKSHIRE • BERKSHIRE •

Hill, Peyton (PCH) 1823 CR 596 Nevada, TX 75173 (214) 364-1718 - cell pchill2@aol.com www.hillshowpigs.com

Scattered Rock Ranch (CSRR) Dan & Lisa Colston 10815 Co. Rd. 411 Tyler, TX 75704 (903) 520-7256 (903) 279-9070 - cell dancolston@rocketmail.com greenietx@yahoo.com

ERKSHIRE • BERKSHIRE • BERKSHIRE

Dissler, J. Randel (ZVBB) 3601 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 (830) 703-6036 jdissler@wcsonline.net

Maternal Performance Program for CPS Breeds

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Sow Testing and Records System

Using the CPS in-house Herdsman Record System, the CPS breeds have adopted one common recording incentive program to meet the needs of all four breeds and breeders who utilize this record-keeping system to collect sow and pig records for their herd. For breeders who use the state-of-the-art Herdsman system, there is a benefit and this is the program for you. STARS simply puts all four breeds on one common pricing and recording timetable. Additionally, it is the cheapest method to register litters that are under 90 days of age. Requirements of STARS - based on calendar year, January-December 1. Prior to enrollment in STARS, must be an active junior or senior member of your breed association with yearly maintenance fee paid. (Yearly maintenance fee only applies to senior members.) 2. Yearly STARS enrollment fee of $25 per breed per breeder. 3. Record litters within 90 days of birth, and ALL litters submitted must include 21-day litter weights. Birth weights optional. With enrollment in STARS, all of these litters are processed at $16 per litter.

STARS

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Sow Testing and Records System

For 2018

Complete one form for each breed you are enrolling in. Enrollment application due in office prior to first litter recorded in 2018.

Breeder Name ___________________________________ Breeder Number _________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________State _________________ Zip _______________ E-Mail Address ____________________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________Fax ___________________________________ STARS enrollment in:

o Chester White o Hereford o Poland China

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Berkshire Association President: Mike Gentry Vice President: Tacie Goodnight-Egger Secretary/Treasurer: Matt Ritter

— INDIANA — Where Berkshire genetics are our business!

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1. Albright Swine Farms (ASF) Pat & Doug Albright 965 Flint Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036-9071 (989) 429-5215 - Pat (517) 416-5781 - Doug 2. Bitting Show Pigs (BPWR) 7570 N St. Rd. 19, Etna Green, IN 46524 (574) 221-1278 3. Ferrand Farm (FRR / ALIT) Carl Ferrand & Ali Torr 2629 N CR 50 E, Greencastle, IN 46135 (765) 720-5779 - Carl; (765) 720-6623 - Ali 4. Gentry Genetics (SGSP / MLG) 1855 N 600 W, Lebanon, IN 46052 (765) 894-7757 5. Golden Dawn Farm (GDF) Brent Stoten & Family 7398 N 550 W, Carthage, IN 46115 (765) 561-5710; (765) 561-5710 - cell 6. Tracie Goodnight-Egger (TGE) 8246 W 200 S, Delphi, IN 46923 (219) 869-0393 - Tracie cell (765) 564-4520 - Tracie home

7. Hoevener Farms (MBHF) Mike & Brittany 206 E State Rd. 258, Seymour, IN 47274 (812) 521-4012 8. Knobloch Family Berks (GNK) 6658 N 1200 E, Wolcott, IN 47995 (765) 588-4201; (765) 421-2386 9. Laird Premium Blend Genetics (TWL) 8947 W Amphitheater Rd., Arlington, IN 46104 (317) 402-3742; (855) 724-7447 10. Mauck Show Hogs (NNMS) 1667 N 600 W, Gaston, IN 47342 (765) 744-0777 - Nick; (765) 748-2126 - Neal 11. Myers Family Berkshires (ADJ) David, Jami, Alyva Myers 13777 N Co. Rd. 800 E, Albany, IN 47320 (765) 212-8601 12. Ritter Family Berkshires (2REV) Matt, Megan, Jackson & Cole 697 W 950 N, Fortville, IN 46040 (317) 485-0113

BREEDERS DIGEST

13. Shamrock Farms (ARIE) Arick Landis 16671 N 600 W, Gaston, IN 47342 (765) 748-8295 14. Merrill & Linda Smith (MLS) 1927 S. US Hwy. 421, Greensburg, IN 47240 (812) 525-1769 15. Larry Stanley & Family (LSF) 36 S. County Rd. 900 E., Coatesville, IN 46121 (317) 902-7544 16. White’s Showpigs (JWL) Larry & Janet White, Nathan Day 6203 S Greensboro Pike, Knightstown, IN 46148 (765) 624-8635 - Larry (317) 607-3320 - Nathan 17. Ethan Wells & Family Show Pigs 3891 S CR 250 W, Danville, IN 46122 (317) 223-1618; (317) 828-9070

MARCH 2018

When you study pedigrees and see the results, there is only one program to compare to!

Back-to-Back-to-Back

2015

Bred by Range Farm Owned and shown by Alexander Ely

FACTS: Most of these gilts were either sold privately, off-the-farm, or through an online sale.

2016

Bred by Range Farm Owned and shown by Kenzie Goldron

2017

Bred by Range Farm Owned and shown by Brooke Vyvlecka

4 Four of the top five Chester White gilts at the 2017 World Pork Expo Junior National were sired by BJR5 Over The Top 21-1. Over The Top was bred by Range Farm. 4 Three of the top five Chester White gilts at the 2017 Team Purebred National Junior Show were sired by BJR5 Over The Top 21-1. 4 For the past four years at the Arizona National, Range Farm has bred Chester White gilts who were either champion or reserve. 2017 Indiana State Fair Junior Show Champion Chester White Gilt

Shown by Madelyn Walls Sired by BJR5 Over The Top 21-1, bred by us!!!

2017 World Pork Expo Reserve Champion Chester White Boar

Another example of Range Farm genetics getting it done in the breeding stock arena.

Online sales dates on showpig.com March 14 • March 27 • April 24 • Bred Gilts -- March 22 We are also selling at the All American Pig Sale, Sedalia, Missouri, on April 14. Offering Chester Whites, Durocs, Berkshires, and Hampshires

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Range Farm Bill & Jana Range

6862 Fountain Oak Lane • Waterloo, IL 62298 (618) 973-1070 • rangehogfarm@yahoo.com

MARCH 2018

Chester White litters mostly sired by the following: Track Star, Thunder Rolls and Short Changed When you are in need of elite show pigs or high-quality breeding stock, come to the source of proven genetics.

BREEDERS DIGEST

Snapshots of Future Greatness Let’s go breed better Spotted hogs!

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Litter #1s – Early December • Jug Head x Bad Ink • Herd Boar Potential Here!!!

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R aasch Farms

Litter #4s – Jug Head x Gummy Bear x $3,000 Sweet Feet Gilt World Pork Expo and Summer Type Conference Candidates Here!!!

We have an excellent selection of January through March litters for county and state fairs. Give us a call.

We always have breeding stock

and show pigs for sale who get better 26419 M Hwy. • Bogard, MO 64622 with time. Give us a call. fraasch@greenhills.net Frank Raasch (660) 542-8316 Alesa Miller (660) 329-2044 • Brandon Miller (660) 329-2365

Everything you Need to Succeed

1-6 January Gilt • Sired by King Kong Thank you to Pennsylvania Farm Show buyer, Mark Fisher, PA. Her littermate has a good litter by Smoky.

Let us help you get to the winner’s circle!

7-10 February Gilt • Sired by JTP 4 Carbonite 9-5 out of D8 Cat 2-2 One of the better Berkshire gilts we have raised. Has a February litter by Go Time. We will be selling purebred boars, gilts, and barrows off the farm. Also selling 4-H & FFA pigs at the Pick of the Litter Pig Sale, Friday, April 13, 2018, at the York County 4-H Center, York, Pennsylvania. We say thank you to all of our 2018 Farm Show bred gilt buyers. We wish you the best of luck with your purchases.

PARLETT

JAMES & GUS

HP Bluechip

Breeding stock and club pigs for sale off the farm at all times.

88 PARLETT RD., AIRVILLE, PA 17302 JIM (717) 862-3610 • GUS (717) 862-1191 GUS (717) 818-5786 - CELL

BREEDERS DIGEST

Berkshire litters by:

HP Blue Chip The buy at the 2017 NBS® from Howard Parrish. Owned with Innerst Berkshires. AIPK6 Smoky 33-5 First place boar at 2016 Southwest Type Conference. Sired champion and reserve boars at 2017 KILE, part of Innerst’s champion truckload at 2017 KILE, plus many other class winners. BTC5 MAKO 37-1 Owned by Innerst Berkshires and bred by Brice Conover. Our January litter looks extremely good. MAKO sired the supreme champion bred gilt at the 2018 Farm Show and reserve champion gilt at KILE. JTP Go Time 8-4 Sired us a very good set of pigs. Champion gilt at KILE was sired by Go Time’s sire.

Yorkshire litters by:

GRUS Priority One Our first litters by this boar look great.

Hamp litters by:

GRUS Testimony 27-7 2015 Winter Type Conference Champion Hampshire Boar. GRUS Outlaw 27-3 An older boar that has sired champions all over the country. F&M Barn Burner 1-3 2017 Minnesota State Fair Champion Boar. Some say one of the better boars out in 2017. Crossbred litters also available.

MARCH 2018

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2018 Advertising Contract

Official publication of the Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China and Spotted Swine Associations

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SCHEDULE

GREAT LOCATION Sunday, March 25, 2018 Sift Begins: 11 a.m. • Sale: 3 p.m.

Boone County Fairgrounds • Lebanon, Indiana Held in cooperation and conjunction with Go Big or Go Home Pig Sale on Saturday, March 24 Consignments and entries to both elite events strongly encouraged. Go Big or Go Home Customer Appreciation Sale is sponsored by Crossroad Genetics and Premium Blend Genetics

AUCTIONEER: Dan Naughton • SIFT JUDGE: TBD SALE PHONES: Jack Wall (309) 945-3312 or Jeff Morris (608) 346-9561

Saturday, March 24 — 11 a.m. Go Big or Go Home sift begins 6 p.m. Go Big or Go Home sale begins 10 p.m. Earliest arrival of CPS Extravaganza entries into barn Sunday, March 25 — 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Check in of CPS entries 11 a.m. Sift begins 3 p.m. Sale begins

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Rules & Regulations 1. No limit on number of entries. 2. Recommend that pigs be farrowed December 1, 2017, and after. 3. Each breed and sex will have their own class if numbers warrant. 4. Purebreds must have certificate of registry on them at show to participate in that breed’s class. 5. An over-all champion and reserve male and female will be selected as will breed champions. *See premiums on additional page. 6. Boars will show separately. 7. Hogs will be judged and sifted. All hogs selected for the sale must be run through the sale ring. Failure to comply with this rule will allow the CPS Sales Committee the authority to ban this exhibitor from consigning to this sale for the next two (2) years. In addition, the average sale price for that breed or cross and sex will be assessed sales commission on that animal or animals to owner of animal. 8. Entry Fee and pen rent must accompany entry form. 9. Bedding will NOT be furnished. Sale Location Sale will be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds (Exit 138 off of I-65). Physical address is 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN 46052. There are several hotels to select from.

HEALTH REGULATIONS - REQUIREMENTS ALL animals must have an interstate health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection from state of origin, issued by a licensed accredited veterinarian. Certificate must show: name and address of consignor, consigned to CPS Eastern Extravaganza, Lebanon, IN; individual identification of animal, and health status of animal including dates of required tests and vaccinations. Certificate must be issued within 30 days of date entering Indiana. Two health certificates for each animal consigned. Multiple hogs may be listed on one health certificate. Animals originating from herds outside the state of Indiana MUST secure a permit number by calling (317) 544-2381 or fax health paper to acquire such to (317) 974-2011. Hours of operation are M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A pre-entry permit number may also be acquired at www.in.gov/boah/2661.htm or

available toll free at (877) 477-3038.

Certificates Must Show: 1. Individual ear notch of all purebreds Tag number & ear notch of all crossbreds The following statements: a) Hogs have not been fed raw garbage b) Hogs & herd have not been under quarantine for any diseases c ) No PRV vaccines are used in the herd. It is strongly encouraged that all pigs have been vaccinated for circovirus. Please list vaccine used and date of vaccination on the health paper. 2. All pigs must have two copies of individual health papers. 3. All crossbred hogs must be identified on health paper by tag number, AND ear notch, as all crossbreds must be tagged, with tags from state veterinarians. This is a Federal law. These tags must bear the US shield to be official. A premise ID number is required to purchase 840 or PIN tags. Official ID tags are required before the animal enters Indiana. 4. Hogs or herd of origin must not have been exposed to TGE or PEDV within the past 30 days. 5. All hogs must be tagged with either a Pin tag or 840 tag. NO EXCEPTIONS.

2018 CPS EASTERN All Breed Show Pig Extravaganza Official Entry Blank Name ____________________________________________________ Phone Number (

) ___________________

Address __________________________________ City _____________________ State ____________ Zip __________ E-Mail ____________________________________________________________________________________________ *Champion Premiums Offered -- See Additional Page for Details* # of barrows entered ______ @ $25/head = __________ # of gilts entered ______ @ $25/head = _____________ # of boars entered ______ @ $50/head = ___________ Entry Fee Enclosed: $ __________ Pens @ $5: $ __________ Total Enclosed: $ ________

Number of head per breed: ______ ______ ______ ______

Berkshire Hampshire Poland Yorkshire

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Chester ______ Duroc Hereford ______ Landrace Spot ______ Tamworth Crossbred

Make checks payable to: CPS Swine, Box 9758, Peoria, IL 61612. Final entry deadline: Monday, March 12, 2018. BREEDERS DIGEST

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EASTERN Extravaganza Sunday, March 25 Lebanon, Indiana Entry Deadline: March 12

CPS Extravaganza Incentives •

The owner of the Supreme Champion Male and Female at both 2018 Extravaganzas will receive a $500 cash award from CPS. The owner of the Reserve Supreme Champion Male and Female at both 2018 Extravaganzas will receive a $250 cash award from CPS. CPS “Pig of the Year”: CPS will select a Pig of the Year, from hogs purchased at either of the CPSsponsored Extravaganza sales hosted in 2018. Any buyer is eligible to submit a short story with a picture of their animal they purchased on March 25, 2018, in Lebanon, Indiana, and/or April 7, 2018, in Grand Island, Nebraska. – The story, along with a photo of the animal, must be sent to the CPS office on or before October 15, 2018, and provide the following details: o Lot number and at which Extravaganza sale the animal was purchased o Winnings—include name of show, location of show and honors received o Name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of junior who owns the animal – Winner will be selected by the CPS staff and will be totally unbiased. Price paid, breed, location of winnings, or owner will NOT be considered in the selection process. o Award: Owner will receive a $500 cash award provided by CPS; AND the breeder of the selected animal will receive a $250 cash award.

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HOW GOOD DO YOU HAVE THEM?

Sales sponsored by Certified Pedigreed Swine Jack Wall (309) 691-0151 or (309) 945-3312 - cell Jeff Morris (608) 346-9561 - cell

Entry Blanks Available Online at www.cpsswine.com

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WESTERN Extravaganza Saturday, April 7 Grand Island, Nebraska Entry Deadline: March 23 BREEDERS DIGEST

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Saturday, April 7, 2018 Sift: 2 p.m. • Sale: 6 p.m.

Nebraska State Fairgrounds • Grand Island, Nebraska NEW for 2018 *** Added Premiums

AUCTIONEER: Tyler Runge • SIFT JUDGE: Kyle Baade SALE PHONE: Jeff Morris (608) 346-9561

The 2018 Western Extravaganza will be held on the same date as Hirschfeld & Sons’ Pig Sale, near Benedict, Nebraska. The Hirschfeld sale time is 1 p.m. Driving distance between the two sale sites is approximately 45 minutes. We encourage you to attend both sales.

SCHEDULE Friday, April 6 — 6 p.m. Earliest time for arrival of entries 6 - 7:30 p.m. Check in of entries Saturday, April 7 — 7 to 10 a.m. Check in of entries 2 p.m. Sift begins 6 p.m. Sale begins

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Rules & Regulations 1. No limit on number of entries. 2. Recommend that pigs be farrowed January 1, 2018, and after. 3. Each breed and sex will have their own class if numbers warrant. 4. Purebreds must have a certificate of registry on them at show to participate in that breed’s class. 5. An over-all champion and reserve male and female will be selected as will breed champions. *See premiums on additional page. 6. Boars are not eligible to show and sell. 7. Hogs will be judged and sifted. All hogs selected for the sale must be run through the sale ring. Failure to comply with this rule will allow the CPS Sales Committee the authority to ban this exhibitor from consigning to this sale for the next two (2) years. In addition, the average sale price for that breed or cross and sex will be assessed sales commission on that animal or animals to owner of animal. 8. Entry Fee and pen rent must accompany entry form. 9. Bedding will NOT be furnished. Bring your own shavings. Directions 701 East Stolley Prak Rd., Grand Island, NE 68801

Exit Interstate 80 at exit 312, if eastbound or exit 314 if westbound. Proceed to Locust Street, then State Fair Boulevard.

HEALTH REGULATIONS - REQUIREMENTS Interstate health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection from state of origin, issued by a licensed accredited veterinarian. Certificate must show: name and address of consignor, consigned to CPS Western Extravaganza, Grand Island, Nebraska; individual identification of animal, and health status of animal including dates of required tests and vaccinations. Certificate must be issued within 30 days of date entering Nebraska. Two copies of a health certificate must be provided for each hog consigned. Multiple hogs may be listed on one health certificate. All animals must HAVE ALL HEALTH CERTIFICATES. Colorado Exhibitors: Please note that Nebraska requires Colorado exhibitors to have the following statement included on the health certificate: This animal has not been exposed to Vesicular Stomatitis nor herd of origin is within 10 miles of a confirmed outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis. Additionally, Colorado exhibitors only, are required to receive an entry permit number. This is available by calling 1-800-572-2437. Certificates Must Show: 1. Individual ear notch of all purebreds Tag number & ear notch of all crossbreds a) It is strongly encouraged that all pigs have been vaccinated for circovirus. Please list vaccine used and date of vaccination on the health paper. 2. All pigs must have two copies of individual health papers. 3. All crossbred hogs must be identified on health paper by tag number, AND ear notch, as all crossbreds must be tagged, with tags from state veterinarians. This is a Federal law. These tags must bear the US shield to be official. A premise ID number is required to purchase 840 or PIN tags. Official ID tags are required before the animal enters Nebraska. 4. Hogs or herd of origin must not have been exposed to TGE or PEDV within the past 30 days. 5. ALL pigs must be tagged with either a PIN tag or 840 tag. NO EXCEPTIONS.

2018 CPS WESTERN All Breed Show Pig Extravaganza Official Entry Blank Name ____________________________________________________ Phone Number (

) ___________________

Address __________________________________ City _____________________ State ____________ Zip __________ E-Mail ____________________________________________________________________________________________ *Champion Premiums Offered -- See Additional Page for Details* # of barrows entered ______ @ $25/head = __________ # of gilts entered ______ @ $25/head = _____________ Entry Fee Enclosed: $ __________ Pens @ $5: $ __________ Total Enclosed: $ ________

Number of head per breed: ______ ______ ______ ______

Berkshire Hampshire Poland Yorkshire

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Chester ______ Duroc Hereford ______ Landrace Spot ______ Tamworth Crossbred

Make checks payable to: CPS Swine, Box 9758, Peoria, IL 61612. Final entry deadline: Friday, March 23, 2018. Online Entries May Be Made at www.cpsswine.com BREEDERS DIGEST

MARCH 2018

It’s Getting Interesting in Pontiac, Illinois FIREWORKS 35-1

2017 National Barrow Show® Champion Chester White Boar There have been numerous veteran Chester White breeders who have said that this NBS® Champion Chester White Boar was one of the best (if not the best) boars driven at a national show for several years. When this Randy and Becky Schmidt boar hit the arena surface in Austin, I saw a massive structured boar with an abundance of muscle and shape (10.0 LEA, .81 BF at 295 lbs.), with unbelievable balance, soundness, aggressiveness, and build as any boar I have seen in recent years. This Fireworks’ son continues to impress me, as well as farm visitors, and the proof is in his progeny. WOW!!!

I will have some powerful January through March Chester White barrow and gilt prospects, sired by Fireworks 35-1 for your show pig needs. These prospects are available private treaty and we are confident they will be banner chasers in 2018.

ALAN VOIGTS

13046 E 1875 N Rd. • Pontiac, IL 61764 (815) 848-9848 • voigtsalan@yahoo.com

Head to Pontiac, Illinois, and grab some winning Fireworks.

TAMWORTH

Swine Association Barrow & Gilt Classes at the rths e Tamwo m o s t e Team Purebred Southwest Regional, G n e your ow Mid-South Regional, National Junior Show and mak ies! memor & Eastern Regional To find a breeder in your area, check out our website:

www.tamworthswine.org or call (574) 222-0073

Your choice of DNA stress test labs includes: GenAlysis Laboratory Inc. 29320 Industrial Way, C310-A Evergreen, CO 80439 (888) 300-4363

GeneSeek Inc. 4131 N 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68054 (402) 435-0665

GeneCheck, Inc. 11175 58th Ave., Suite 100 Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 472-9951

Please note, that as of this date, the listed labs are the only ones currently in operation. Please contact the labs directly for procedures they use or require. Please allow 10-20 days for results. BERKSHIRE BREEDERS: GeneSeek also does Napole testing. All testing at GeneSeek must go through the ABA office. 74

MARCH 2018

BREEDERS DIGEST

Farm Show

Bred Gilt Show Report

Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 5-6, 2018 Harrisburg, Penn. Judge: Howard Parrish, Ohio Berkshire Bred Gilts Class 1. James Parlett Jr., Airville, PA 1-6 by KASS3 King Kong 28-4 2. Bennecoff Family Farm, Kutztown, PA 2-6 by HP1 Up 4-4 Class 2 Champion Berkshire & Supreme Champion Overall 1. Greg & Beth Innerst, Red Lion, PA 6-2 by BTC5 Mako 37-1 2. Dakota Grumbine, Lebanon, PA 2-10 by DHF5 12 Gauge 10-2 Class 3 Reserve Berkshire 1. Dakota Grumbine, Lebanon, PA 3-9 by DHF5 12 Gauge 10-2 2. Greg & Beth Innerst, Red Lion, PA 7-2 by AIPK6 Smoky 33-5

Chester White Bred Gilts Class 1 1. Heidi Benner, Gettysburg, PA 2-3 by SL14 Centre 103-6 2. Lazarus Family, Germansville, PA 101-2 by TPH4 TCG Undisputed 16-4 Class 2 Champion Chester White 1. Ken Wetzel Family, Rossiter, PA 12-6 by RP2 Deep and Wide 8-6 Reserve Chester White 2. Ken Wetzel Family, Rossiter, PA 12-7 by RP2 Deep and Wide 8-6

Hereford Bred Gilts Class 1 Champion Hereford 1. Todd Bennecoff, Kutztown, PA 6-6 by LNHM Red Alert 9-2

Reserve Hereford 2. Tami Bennecoff, Kutztown, PA 6-13 by LNHM Red Alert 9-2 Class 2 1. Rodger Bankert, Hanover, PA 20-4 by LNMH Red Alert 9-2

Poland China Bred Gilts Class 1 Reserve Poland China 1. John C. Strawbridge, Whitehall, PA 102-1 by JCS4 Long Time Coming 114-3 2. John C. Strawbridge, Whitehall, PA 102-2 by JCS4 Long Time Coming 114-3 Class 2 Champion Poland China 1. John C. Strawbridge, Whitehall, PA 105-4 by JCS4 Long Time Coming 114-3 2. Heidi Benner, Gettysburg, PA 4-4 by RPM6 Bentley 9-3

Champion Berkshire & Supreme Champion Gilt Greg & Beth Innerst, Pa.

Reserve Berkshire Gilt Dakota Grumbine, Pa.

Champion Chester Gilt Ken Wetzel Family, Pa.

Reserve Chester Gilt Ken Wetzel Family, Pa.

Champion Hereford Gilt Todd Bennecoff, Pa.

Reserve Hereford Gilt Tami Bennecoff, Pa.

Champion Poland Gilt John C. Strawbridge, Pa.

Reserve Poland Gilt John C. Strawbridge, Pa.

Champion Spot Gilt Claudia Pfautz, Pa.

Reserve Spot Gilt Ken Wetzel Family, Pa.

Spot Bred Gilts Class 1 Reserve Spot 1. Ken Wetzel Family, Rossiter, PA 4-10 by 4 Good Vibrations 2. Lazarus Family, Germansville, PA 1-4 by DNE5 Jungle Juice 7-3 Class 2 Champion Spot 1. Claudia Pfautz, Ephrata, PA 2-5 by Loud Mouth 2. Justine Bennecoff, Kutztown, PA 27-6 by JABS6 Across The Board 26-1 Class 3 1. Justine Bennecoff, Kutztown, PA 39-10 by 5GRUS After Shock 37-2 2. Justine Bennecoff, Kutztown, PA 39-7 by 5GRUS After Shock 37-2

World Pork Expo Junior & Open Show Entry Deadline is April 19 Schedule, Health Regulations & Entry Blank in this issue of Breeders Digest. BREEDERS DIGEST

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Team Purebred

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National Western Stock Show January 15-17, 2018 Denver, Colo. Judge: Andy Rash, Ill.

2. Jessica Dammers, Stephenville, TX 15-4 by RKK6 Hill Jack In The Box 26-3 Class 2 Reserve Champion 1. Justin Bedeker, Verona, IL 8-4 by RKK6 Hill Jack In The Box 26-3 2. Blake Logan, Atlanta, IN 7-10 by 6 TCG Overturn 1-1

Berkshire Market Hogs Class 1 Champion 1. Dakota Martin, Mason, TX 34-2 by BBEA5 Speak Now 1-3 Reserve Champion 2. Cash Voegele, Lennox, SD 10-9 by NNMS4 Drinking Class 51-1

Poland Market Hogs Class 1 Champion 1. Cecelia Berggren, Weston, NE 2-4 by 6 RSR Full Strut 20-1 Reserve Champion 2. Mackenzee Burton, Valley Mills, TX 27-7 by 6 Perfect Weather 1-3

Chester Market Hogs Class 1 Champion 1. Madisyn McClelland, Buna, TX 84-2 by RKK6 Hill Jack In The Box 26-3

Spotted Market Hogs

Junior Showmanship Champion Rainey Beery, Deland, FL Reserve Champion Austin Eilers, Crosby, TX

Reserve Champion Class 1 1. Bryce Bedeker, Verona, IL 5-3 by 6 Downtown 7-1 2. Michael Smith, Leesburg, GA 5-1 by HHHM6 Colonel 72-4 Class 2 Champion 1. Gavin Straka, Yukon, OK 2-7 by LOWD5 Loud Mouth 14-2 2. Creighton Hirschfeld, Benedict, NE 18-6 by 6 Big Timber 1-2

Intermediate Showmanship Champion Madelyn Harrison, Hamilton, OH Reserve Champion Brianna Ulmer, Greenville, IL Senior Showmanship Champion Bryce Bedeker, Verona, IL Reserve Champion Eleanor Borba, Atascadero, CA

National Junior Show • June 25-29 Springfield, Illinois

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Hereford Midwest Winter Classic Hereford and Tamworth Show

Saturday, March 24, 2018 Sedalia, Missouri Missouri State Fairgrounds 2503 W. 16th St. Sedalia, Mo. 65301 For hotel information and other local attractions, visit the Sedalia Convention & Visitors Bureau https://www.visitsedaliamo.com

Show and Sale Information: All Events will be held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds Friday, March 23, 2018 — Check In – Must be checked in prior to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 — Show Begins at 9 a.m.

Schedule: Open Show Eligible pigs must have farrowed June to September 2017 n Hereford Boars n Hereford Gilts n Tamworth Boars n Tamworth Gilts Weanling Pig Sift Eligible pigs must be farrowed December 2017 to February 2018 n Hereford and Tamworth Weanling Pigs will be sorted through a pig sift Sale of breeding stock and weanling pigs will begin 60 minutes after the conclusion of the Sift

Entry Fee: $20 per head prior to March 15, 2018 Entries may also be made at the show: $30 Mail entries to: Kelley Bradshaw 53147 Rosewood Road New Carlisle, IN 46552 For entry questions, contact show and sale superintendent Kelley Bradshaw (574) 222-0073 Secretary@TamworthSwine.org Health papers and premise ID/840 tags are required in addition to registration papers for each animal. For additional questions, please contact: Chris Lanham (317) 507-5068 Don Geer (937) 218-1353 Tom Shanafelt (317) 345-2153 *No bedding will be furnished* BREEDERS DIGEST

MARCH 2018

Live sales revisited by Jeff Morris

fter a few days of catching my breath following a busy past couple of months attending Team Purebred events, the CPS Board Meetings, and junior events in the Southwest, I have been thinking about the spring sale season. In looking back at last year’s sales I worked or attended, there were many positives I observed. There is no denying the success and popularity of online sales. The ability to merchandise pigs to a much wider group of potential customers has many advantages. There is no doubt they will continue as a valuable marketing tool. However, having a live auction is gaining some new emphasis for several positive reasons. The CPS Eastern and Western Extravaganzas, the boar stud customer appreciation sales, and individual breeder sales were all very positive experiences last spring. Most of the sales had increased numbers of pigs sold and higher gross sales from previous years. I see this trend continuing to climb in the coming years. Here are a few observations from the successful events I attended in 2017: 1. Bring your best Bring those prospects you have confidence in and are proud to share with the viewing public.

New testing required for swine moving within and into Wisconsin Swine moving into and within Wisconsin will have to meet new testing requirements beginning Feb. 1, State Veterinarian Dr. Paul McGraw recently announced. The new requirements are intended to help control the spread of two diseases: swine enteric corona virus disease, known as SECD, and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, or PRRS. Both have caused significant hardship in the swine industry. Neither is a human health threat. Like all animals, swine entering Wisconsin must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection, or CVI, signed by a veterinarian who has examined them in the past 30 days and found them to be apparently healthy. In addition, the CVI must now include: • A report showing that they came from a herd that has tested negative for the two diseases in the past 90 days. • A veterinarian’s statement that the animals showed no signs of either disease when they were examined. • A statement from the event veterinarian, if they came through an out-of-state sale or exhibition where they were mixed with swine 78

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2. Presentation Putting your best effort forward with skin and hair, lighting, your past successes, and information on the breeding of the pigs will be rewarded. 3. See it, touch it, feel it The internet has changed our lives in so many ways. But there are still a number of us who prefer to shop for things at traditional brick and mortar stores. There are those that view buying pigs the same way. 4. Build relationships The opportunity to discuss your offering and getting to know your customers will benefit all involved. 5. Social gathering It had been months since we had seen some of our friends. What a great chance to visit with our friends and catch up on what’s been going on in our lives. So, I offer this food for thought to consider making live sales a part of your overall merchandising program of your weanling pig sales. We would be glad to assist you in discussing opportunities and promoting these events through the Breeders Digest. Give me call and let’s talk!

from other herds, that all the herds tested negative and that none showed signs of either disease. Swine that don’t meet these requirements can enter Wisconsin with a CVI and import permit from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. However, they will be quarantined until a Wisconsin veterinarian has developed a herd plan addressing testing and biosecurity, and DATCP has approved the plan. If the swine go directly to slaughter or to a veterinary clinic for treatment, or if they are returning from an out-of-state veterinary clinic, they do not need to be tested. Exhibitors who move swine into and out of the state for fairs or other exhibitions must notify DATCP. If their animals are potentially exposed to swine from positive herds at the events, they will be quarantined on return until they have a herd plan approved. They can get a herd plan approved before leaving the state, which may avoid a quarantine. Swine moving within Wisconsin must now also test negative for PRRS and SECD within 90 days of movement, unless they’re going to slaughter, either directly or after a terminal fair or show. For more complete details, visit https://datcp.wi.gov and search “swine movement.”

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June 3-9, 2018 Iowa State Fairgrounds Swine Barn Des Moines, Iowa

Junior & Open Shows Schedule of Events SUNDAY, JUNE 3 TBD Arrival and unloading of WPX Junior National hogs MONDAY, JUNE 4 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Registration (cattle barn) 4-5:30 p.m. Adult PQA Plus Certification 4 p.m. All WPX Junior National entries must be on the grounds 4-5:30 p.m. National Pork Board Clinic 6:30 p.m. Stock Show U Clinic for Swine 7 p.m. Crossbred gilt weight cards due TUESDAY, JUNE 5 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Open show entries may arrive 8 a.m. Mandatory exhibitor meeting (Ring A) 9 a.m. Showmanship • Ring A: Novice followed by Intermediate • Ring B: Junior followed by Senior *Immediately following Showmanship: Junior Crossbred Gilt Show (Rings A & B) Noon Purebred and Crossbred Barrow Weight Cards Due WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Open show entries may arrive 8 a.m. Team Purebred Skillathon Quiz Opens (Team Purebred booth) 8 a.m. Purebred Gilt Show • Ring A: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire • Ring B: Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland and Spotted 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Open show registration (open show office in swine barn) THURSDAY, JUNE 7 7 a.m. Inspirational Service with Ray Perryman (Ring A) 6-8 a.m. Open show entries may arrive – all open show entries must be on grounds by 8 a.m. 8-10 a.m. Open show registration (open show offices in swine barn) 8 a.m. Purebred Barrow Show • Ring A: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire • Ring B: Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland and Spotted *Immediately following the selection of the champion Spot Barrow, the Crossbred Barrow show will begin in Ring B. The Crossbred Barrow Show will break for the selection of the Overall Grand Champion Purebred Barrow in Ring A at the conclusion of the Yorkshire Barrow Show. 8:30 a.m. - Noon Scanning of all open show entries 5 p.m. Team Purebred Quiz Closes (Team Purebred booth) FRIDAY, JUNE 8 7-8:30 a.m. Judging Contest registration 7:30 a.m. Ring A: Open Show – Yorkshire gilt and boar show followed by Landrace, Duroc, Hampshire, and Crossbred boars 8 a.m. Ring B: Open Show – Berkshire gilt and boar show followed by Spotted, Poland China, and Chester White *Immediately following the Chester White show: Open Crossbred Gilt Show (Ring B) 9 a.m. Judging Contest 11:30 a.m. Novice Judging Contest **Awards Ceremony location and time will be determined based on the open show 2 p.m. All WPX Junior National Hogs are released, but are encouraged to stay through Saturday for the WPX Sales SATURDAY, JUNE 9 9 a.m. Ring A: Open Sales – Yorkshire gilt and boar sale followed by Landrace, Duroc, Hampshire, and Crossbred boars 9:30 a.m. Ring B: Open Sales – Berkshire gilt and boar sale followed by Spotted, Poland China, and Chester White BREEDERS DIGEST

Entry Deadline Junior & Open Shows April 19, 2018

Open Show Judges: Berkshire - Greg Norman, IL Chester White - Ryan Watje, CA Poland China - Brady Crone, IN Spotted - Taylor Farrer, IN

Junior Show Judges: Team Purebred Barrow & Gilt Judge Grant Grebner, IL Novice & Intermediate Showmanship Judge Greg Krahn, Iowa Junior & Senior Showmanship Judge Mike Clark, IA

CPS Hotel Headquarters Adventureland Inn 3200 Adventureland Drive Altoona, Iowa (515) 265-7321 I-80 and exit 142A

Block reserved under CPS Swine until May 10.

Open Show & Sale Contacts: Berkshire Amy Smith (765) 426-9102 CPS Jack Wall (309) 945-3312 Jeff Morris (608) 346-9561

Junior Show Contact: Team Purebred Dakota Moyers (405) 641-9042

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2018 WORLD PORK EXPO HEALTH REGULATIONS 1. EACH ANIMAL ENTERING THE IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS MUST BE LISTED ON AN OFFICIAL, INTERSTATE CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (CVI) ISSUED BY A LICENSED, ACCREDITED VETERINARIAN. THIS INCLUDES DELIVERY ANIMALS. LOADS CONTAINING SWINE WITHOUT ALL BELOW MENTIONED REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS TO THE IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS. A. All animals and original CVIs will be inspected by show veterinarian and show staff prior to unloading. B. Multiple animals may be listed on one original CVI. Photocopies of CVIs can be made during show check-in for each animal after the show veterinarian has approved CVIs upon arrival. C. CVIs must be issued on or after Friday, May 11, 2018. D. A permit number is not required from the Iowa state veterinarian’s office to move animals into the World Pork Expo. 2. CVIs MUST BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER FRIDAY, May 11, 2018 WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: A. Name and 911 address of consignor (location of swine); consigned to the World Pork Expo, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street and University Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, 50317. B. ALL SWINE being exhibited at the World Pork Expo MUST be officially identified with an official, federally approved ear tag. The animal’s ear tag ID MUST be listed on CVI. 840 ear tags are preferred. For more information on federally recognized ear tags, visit www.americanberkshire.com or www.cpsswine.com. C. Each animal shall be individually identified by ear notch and ear notch MUST be listed on CVI. D. Health status of animal, including dates of required tests and vaccinations must be listed. E. A premise ID number MUST be included on CVI. F. The cell phone number of your veterinarian who issued the CVI MUST be included on the CVI. G. ALL CVIs MUST CARRY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS – “Farm or origin of swine”: 1. Has not had pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months 2. Has not had any clinical signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days 3. Feeds no raw garbage and uses no PRV vaccine 4. Is not under quarantine for any disease condition 5. Has not had vesicular stomatitis diagnosed within 10 miles of farm or origin in the last 30 days 3. REQUIRED TESTS AND VACCINATIONS A. PSEUDORABIES (PRV) TESTING: 1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for PRV on or after Friday, May 11, 2018. i. All official identification of animal (sex, ear tag and ear notch) needs to be included on the pseudorabies test chart. ii. Animals must test PRV-negative with all results on the dated CVI. iii. The official PRV test chart must be provided along with your CVI. iv. Either the ELISA (gB ELISA), ALA or S/N tests are acceptable. Differentiable ELISA (g1 ELISA) test will NOT be accepted. v. (Even if animals originate from a pseudorabies class-free state or PRV-qualified herd, each animal MUST be individually tested for pseudorabies. However, brucellosis testing requirements, as detailed below, are different.) B. BRUCELLOSIS TESTING: 1. All animals must be individually tested for brucellosis on or after Friday, May 11, 2018 UNLESS: vi. Animals originate from a validated brucellosis free herd a. If the herd of origin is brucellosis validated, the validation numbers must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI. C.

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VACCINATIONS: 1. All breeding swine coming to the show MUST be vaccinated against leptospirosis (6-way) including bratislava and erysipelas. vii. The complete date of vaccination MUST be listed on the health certificate. Market animals should not be vaccinated. 2. It is strongly recommended that breeding animals are vaccinated for swine influenza.

In some instances, these requirements are in addition to the state of Iowa regulations. However, they are necessary in meeting other state requirements for purchasers of open show animals through sales as animals are reconsigned to new destinations.

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2018 World Pork Expo

OFFICIAL OPEN SHOW ENTRY FORM DO NOT mix Berkshire and CPS breeds on one entry form. Entries must be postmarked by April 19, 2018

Exhibitor Information Name___________________________________________________Owner Number_______________ Address __________________________________ Premise ID Number (required) _________________ City _________________________________________________ State _________ Zip _____________ Phone (

) _____________________ E-mail _____________________________________________

Breeding Stock: Boars & Gilts = Born October 1, 2017, and after Berkshire Bred Gilts = Born April 15, 2017, and after Chester White, Poland & Spotted Bred Gilts = Born January 1, 2017, and after Berkshire Chester White Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Gilts: __________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Gilts: __________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Poland China Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Gilts: __________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______

Spotted Boars:__________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Gilts: __________(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ Bred Gilts: ______(Number of entries) x $30 = _______ My gilt o entries are

World Pork Expo Name Badge Information Name_________________________________ Name_________________________________ Name_________________________________ Name_________________________________ Name_________________________________

City ___________________ State ________ City ___________________ State ________ City ___________________ State ________ City ___________________ State ________ City ___________________ State ________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_______________ NO REFUNDS Chester, Poland and Spot entries -- make check payable to CPS Mail entire form to: CPS - Box 9758 - Peoria, Illinois 61612 Berkshire entries -- make check payable to ABA Mail entire form to: ABA - 2637 Yeager Rd. - West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

DO NOT m Berkshire a ix n CPS breed d s one entry on fo Mail entrie rm. s the approp to riate breed office .

I would like to donate 1% of my Berkshire sale total to the Berkshire foundation ($10 for every $1,000 in sales).

ABA EXHIBITOR ENTRY STATEMENT: I have read and understand, and in consideration for being permitted to exhibit at this event, agree and consent to abide by the rules of competition set by ABA, including the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) National Code of Show Ring Ethics as stated in the rules of this event (available on the ABA website).

also entered in the junior show Please check box if this applies

Open Show entries MUST be postmarked by April 19, 2018, and appropriate fees must accompany all entries.

* NOTE *

The WPX Junior National entry deadline is also April 19, 2018.

World Pork Expo Junior National entries must be made online at www.nationalswine.com -- do not use this form! NOTE: All open show Berkshire animals must be stress identified (denoted on pedigree before show) and be stress negative. NOTE: All open show Poland China animals must be stress identified (denoted on pedigree before show) and stress POSITIVES are not eligible. NOTE: All open show Spotted animals must be stress identified (denoted on pedigree before show) and stress POSITIVES are not eligible. BREEDERS DIGEST MARCH 2018 81

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ALABAMA L&M Farms Lisa Hare 25932 US Hwy. 411 Ashville, AL 35953 (205) 601-5156 h

ARKANSAS HD Show Pigs (HDSP) Jeremny& Morgan Hunt Greg & Alta Davis 13711 Jack McClure, Rd. Farmington, AR 72730 (479) 236-7153 - day s

Honeycutt, Jannette P.O. Box 646 Paris, AR 72855 (918) 652-5823 h

Johnson, Daniel & Andra 6364 N State Hwy. 23 Booneville, AR 72927 (479) 675-6650 - day h

Masters, Jerry (RJM) 625 Buck Mountain Rd. Dover, AR 72837 (479) 331-9708 - day (479) 331-4062 - night (479) 970-0031 - cell p

Wright, Whitney (WEWM) P.O. Box 208 Perryville, AR 72126 (501) 889-8311 h

CALIFORNIA CSU-Fresno Swine Unit (CSUF) Dr. Scott Williamson 2415 E. San Ramon Ave. M - S#75 Fresno, CA 93740 (559) 278-5398 - day (559) 906-7761 - night

Rocha, Laurie 38020 Sumac Lane Squaw Valley, CA 93675 (559) 338-1169 h

T-Hereford Susan & Seth Toerpe HC 62, Box 10A Zenia, CA 95595 (707) 574-6072 h

Tomas, Amanda 2117 Perry St. Sutter, CA 95982 (530) 218-1968 s

W-D Swine Farm Ryan and Stacey Watje 221 Memory Lane Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 604-2082 c

COLORADO Diamond Livestock (DLC) Rodney, Tammy, Amber, Austin, and Abigail 22577 WCR 55 Kersey, CO 80644 (970) 324-3369 - day (970) 324-3369 - night c

Mease, Jesse & Laci ( JALM) 1279 Henry’s Ln. Lama, CO 81524 (970) 640-1820 s

Murr, Rick 197 Blue Gravel Lane Craig, CO 81625 (970) 618-2723 - day (970) 824-1768 - night s

Wild, Jim & Brenda (WILD) 13676 Co. Rd. 3 Longmont, CO 80504 (303) 709-5930

Generation X Farms (GXF) 17359 Bell Dr. Livington, CA 95334 (209) 617-7987

FLORIDA

One Boy Showpigs Garrett Schasteen 1025 Mountain Springs Rd. Paso Rables, CA 93446 (805) 975-5921 s

Palm, Christopher 4685 Hardy Adams Rd. Holt, FL 32564 (856) 974-1734 h

GEORGIA Mullins, Sherry 2091 Crumps Bridge Rd. Martin, GA 30557 (706) 491-6557

Triple Tree Farm John Miles 707 Ed Reed Rd. Lula, GA 30554 (678) 409-0910 h

IDAHO Nef, Dan & Amy 179 S 4000 W Rexburg, ID 83440 (208) 604-3063 h

ILLINOIS A&W Genetics (ANWG) Ande DeSollar & Ty Olson 1117 Lafayette St. Beardstown, IL 62618 (309) 781-0823 tyolson8364@gmail.com s

Ackerman, Larry (DAHF) 8650 Spring Creek Rd. Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 877-6465 h

ASI Showpigs 18043 E 2125th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924 (217) 822-3281 - Mike (217) 251-3281 - Diana p

Armstrong Genetics (AG) 12495 Shiloh Church Rd. Huntsville, IL 62344 (217) 440-7768 - J.R. (217) 667-2117

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Ideus, Maurice D. (MDI) 2370 N 2150th Ave. Camp Point, IL 62320 (217) 430-7029 - cell

Brockman Farms (1BRO) 4825 S. Gonnam Rd. Verona, IL 60479 (815) 887-5455 - day (815) 252-4665 - night

Jeffers, Dennis (HF) 22644 Poplar Grove Rd. Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 494-0242

Brown, Mike & Ron (MMB) 15716 W. Kent School Rd. Kent, IL 61044 (815) 541-1275 - day (815) 443-2459 - night s

Dorjahn & Family, Lyle (RLD) 1525 N Co. Rd. 250 E Atwood, IL 61913 (217) 725-3565

Behrends Farms 298 E 3000 N Rd. Clifton, IL 60927 (217) 304-1510 h

Down, Brian 3848 N 1600 E Rd. Cabery, IL 60919 (217) 823-3943 s

Ellingson, R. J. (RJE) 15525 Rt. 76 Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 765-3025 c

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Bolen, Brent (BOLN) 19225 N 2050th St. Chrisman, IL 61924 (217) 269-2315

Beaver, Paul J. & Sons & Families (SL’s) 318 Peoria St. Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 732-2898 (217) 725-4200 - cell

Howell, Dick & Zack (DZH) 8775 Little Galilee Rd. Maroa, IL 61756 (217) 935-8108

Crump Farms (RCFS) 10396 E 2100 N Rd. Carlock, IL 61725 (309) 825-6743

Bennett, Bryan & Scott (SBP) 13507 N. Rupp Rd. Martinsville, IL 62442 (217) 382-4772

Barnett Farms (BFPC) 1506 State Rt. 100 Bluffs, IL 62621 (217) 248-1006

Bennett, Bryan (SBP) 13507 N Rupp Rd. Martinsville, IL 62442 (217) 383-4772

Babbs, Roger (ICF) 15255 E Co. Rd. 300 N Charleston, IL 61920 (217) 345-9363

Flach Farms (RFL) 7861 Angle Crossing Rd. Oakley, IL 62501-7105 (217) 972-8407 - Roy cell Hidden Haven Farm (HHF) Murl Johnson 1097 Co. Hwy. 6 Stronghurst, IL 61480 (319) 759-7482

Center Prairie Genetics (TJO) 16250 U.S. Hwy. 6 Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 303-4625 (815) 866-4625 info@centerprairiegenetics.com www.centerprairiegenetics.com

Behrmann, Tyler (TCB) 303 E. St. Rt. 171, Box 187 Albers, IL 62215 (618) 248-5151 (618) 616-2004 - Tyler cell (618) 616-4253 - Scott cell

Leigh Farms Jason Leigh 827 E. Maple Hoopeston, IL 60942 (765) 761-8268 s

Lessen Family 259000 Armington Rd. Delavan, IL 61734 (309) 264-0592 c

Linneman Don & Chris (DCL) 22684 Airport Rd. Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 739-6015 h

Malone Show Pigs (MMS) Roger & Miranda Malone 2076 Knox Rd. 2250 N Victoria, IL 61485 (309) 361-1119 c

Marten Genetics ( JKMG) Josh & Kevin Marten 20325 N. 1150th St. Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 821-6137 (217) 868-5396 - night p

Mason, Kyle (MDK) 3525 N Rt. 71 Marseilles, IL 61341 (815) 712-3443 c

Robb, John ( JC) 29414 Queenwood Rd. Morton, IL 61550 (309) 261-1379

Mende, Wilma Hall (HFP) Hyland Farms 913 N. 45th Rd. Earlville, IL 60518 (815) 246-9389 p

Robb, Troy (TR) 4902 E. 800 North Rd. McLean, IL 61754 (309) 874-3238 - Troy (309) 379-7591 - farm (309) 261-0084 - cell

Miller, Matt 2776 CR 1300 N Rd. El Paso, IL 61738 (309) 433-3749 (309) 527-2039

Sandell, Codi (CODI) 208 Garfield Pearl city, IL 61062 (815) 272-5722

Yates, Kevin J. (YFSC) 13540 County Line Rd. Garden Prairie, IL 61038 (815) 378-9580

Miller, Matt & Tammy (MTMM) 30817 E. 2700 N. Road Cabery, IL 60919 (815) 674-3267 - day

Schnitz, Casey Lee (KCS) 2016 N 46th Rd. Leland, IL 60531 (815) 252-9224

INDIANA

Miller Farms (REM) Bob & Kirk Miller 1285 E. 800 N. Rd. Melvin, IL 60952 (217) 249-2419 - Bob (217) 388-2419 - Bob night (217) 781-2419 - Kirk c

Monier-Peterson Showpigs 25576 1600 East St. Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 303-9357 c

Norman Bros. & Sons (NBS) 7234 E 2700th Rd. Sidell, IL 61876 (217) 887-2506 s

Norman, Grant (GN) 7234 E 2700th St. Sidell, IL 61876 (217) 887-2506 c

Ogle, Brandon (OGL) 13404 N 20th Ave. Nikomis, IL 62075 (217) 202-5381 c

Orris, Trenton 847 Huber St. Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 370-7224 s

RBC Chesters (RBC) Dave Conrady 1101 950th St. Elkhart, IL 62634 (217) 737-8427 - day (217) 254-2666 - Thomas c

Range Farms (BJR) 6862 Fountain Oak Lane Waterloo, IL 62298 (618) 973-1070 c

Shott Family Livestock (SFL) 4683 State Line Rd. Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 703-0067 p

Shynk, Chris 15602 Wyanet-Walnut Rd. Wyanet, IL 61379 (815) 303-4625 p

Smitty’s Chesters (SCD1) Kristi Smith 11602 W. Legion Hall Rd. Princeville, IL 61559 (309) 678-7678 - Jeff cell c

Stayton Brothers (3DS) 112 Lakeview Dr. Carlinville, IL 62626 (217) 556-6240 p

Steffens, Darrell (DSSF) 1910 1550th Ave. Lincoln, IL 62626 (217) 871-2049 s

Trogdon, Jared 8192 N 2000th St. Paris, IL 61944 (217) 251-5668 c

Twin Oaks Farm (TOF) 1548E 2200 N Rd. Ashkum, IL 60911 (815) 383-8941 - cell (815) 432-2549 - day c

Ummel Farms (UMM) 30415 E 1800 N Rd. Cooksville, IL 61730 (309) 725-3562 (309) 275-4080 -cell c

Voigts, Alan (ALV) 13046 E 1875 N Rd. Pontiac, IL 61764 (815) 848-9848 - cell

Voorhees, Drew & Martin (DMV) 1123 E. Cruger Rd. Washington, IL 61571 (309) 224-8953 - day (309) 224-8925 - Drew c

Widick, Jarrod ( JWSF) 1661 Co. Rd. 2200 E St. Joseph, IL 61873 (217) 469-2047 p

Arnholt & Family, Nathan (NRA) 11678 E St. Rd. 46 Columbus, IN 47203 (812) 371-2689 c

Beaman & Family, Brian (BBEA) 8230 N 1000 E Twelve Mile, IN 46988 (574) 206-3400 p

Boling & Family, Lee 975 W 1550 N Covington, IN 47932 (765) 366-0867 - day (765) 793-3548 - night s

Bowling, Ralph (BOW) 1516 E 450 N Greencastle, IN 46135 (765) 720-5078 - cell p

Brattain & Family, Kent (KTB) 263 S. CR 900 W. Greencastle, IN 46135 (765) 720-3305 - cell c

BS Show Pigs Barry Scales 6376 S. State Rd. 25 Rochester, IN 46975 (574) 292-6910 s

Corya, Jessica ( JCOR) 725 E Co. Rd. 700 S Commiskey, IN 47227 (812) 525-4412 s

Crane, Ashley 1630 S Co. Rd. 300 E Paoli, IN 47454 (812) 653-3127 s

Crumbacher, Wendell & Dale (CDY) 1507 Hwy. 68 New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 568-1920 c

Crumbacher & Wehmer 1507 Hwy. 68 New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 568-1920 h

Glingle Family, Rudy (RGF) 26700 CR 54 Nappanee, IN 46550 (574) 535-3621 - cell (574) 773-5960 - home

Cummings & Family, James 6113 W CR 350 S Coatesville, IN 46121 (317) 539-4967

Dean, Jim ( JAD) 3356 Childers Rd. Gosport, IN 47433 (317) 370-9219

Deck, Jay (5DF) 2800 W Williams Rd. Bloomington, IN 47404 (812) 360-8312 - Lori (812) 876-1286 - night s

Decker, Chad Decker Showpigs 3050 W 950 S Columbus, IN 47201 (812) 592-0118 s

Ebert & Family, Leon (LEF) 11394 N. 550 W Frankton, IN 46044 (765) 552-9795 (765) 623-4201 - cell s

Green Valley Genetics 400 Magnolia Dr. Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 267-2076 Grimm Family Farm (GFF) Kerry Grimm 7261 N 100 W Wawaka, IN 46794 (260) 761-2503 (260) 562-3500 - cell s

Grinstead Show Team (GST) 3869 E 650 N Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 490-4727 s

Guffey & Family Showpigs, Joshua 9323 W 900 S Losantville IN 47354 (765) 546-1463 s

Hedrick, Rick (RICK) 15111 County Line Rd. Rushville, IN 46173 (765) 561-9421 (765) 679-5903 - night

Emenhiser, Nicole & Dane (DNE) 21915 Ward Rd. Woodburn, IN 46797 (812) 371-6649

Farrer, Drew, Stacy & Chase (DWF1) 6190 W 500 N Royal Center, IN 46978 (574) 702-1310

Huseman Swine Farm (HMF) 5558 W. State Rd. 18 Brookston, IN 47923 (765) 427-6786 - cell

Farrer Stock Farms (FSF) 6891 W. 325 N. Royal Center, IN 46978 (574) 727-0680 - Tom (574) 727-5610 - Taylor

Irwin Spot Farm (ISF) 12400 N 600 W Gaston, IN 47342 (765) 358-3832

Hendricks, Adam (AH) 5360 W 300 N Anderson, IN 46011 (765) 610-1485 h

Friddle, Karl ( JKF) 8532 W 1100 N Carthage, IN 46115 (317) 509-0038

Jordan , Steve (LSJ) 5197 S 320 E Rensselaer IN 47978 (219) 866-8949 (219) 689-5808 (cell)

Funk Family Farm (FFF) Wayne Funk 6493 CR 17 Garrett, IN 46738 (260) 403-7217

Kercheval & Family, Kyle (KKK) 8998 N 900 E Sheridan, IN 46069 (317) 443-6088

Gilstrap, Seth 5016 E 100 S Crawfordsville, IN 47933 (765) 230-6040

Kilmer Swine Farm (DPKC) 1622 N. 900 E. Monticello, IN 47960 (219) 863-1625

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Kimmel Showpig ( JAK1) 3250 E Baseline Rd. Albion, IN 46701 (260) 414-6497 s

L&C Polands (L&C) Mike Lambert & Jena Crone 3882 W. Hinshaw Rd. Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 418-3238 p

Lahr’s Purebreds 662 E 200 S Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 530-6062 s

Lanham, Chris & Latoya (LNHM) 4620 E 350 N Franklin, IN 46131 (317) 507-5068 s

Lawyer Show Pigs (LAWY) 11934 E 1000 N Shirley, IN 47384 (765) 620-7032 c

Liberty Lane Livestock 8768 S Co. Rd. 350 W Stilesville, IN 46180 (317) 358-5133 s

Linville Family (DBL) 3811 E 650 N Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 509-4823 s

Lowdermilk Show Pigs (LOWD) 1346 S. Co. Rd. 200 E. Center Point, IN 47840 (812) 201-0268 s

Loy Stock Farm (LOY) Jason Loy 1972 W 800 S Portland, IN 47371 (260) 729-2111 p

Lukens Farms (LUK) 8415 E 300 N. Rochester, IN 46975 (574) 353-7265 s

Lukens, Gus 7122 Ft. Wayne Rd. Akron, IN 46910 (574) 653-1246 s

Marker, Scott & Family 65700 Dogwood Rd. Wakarusa, IN 46573 (574) 633-0193 - day (630) 235-4352 s

Marchino & Family, Patrick (CPM) 548 W CR 575 N Shelburn , IN 47879 (812) 243-2074 s

Merley Farms (BMS) Bill Merley 8821 E. Division Rd. Akron, IN 46910 (260) 410-1847 s

Michael Showpigs (MIC) Troy Showpigs 8668 N 800 E N. Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 388-5277 c

Morehouse, Matthew & Scott (MSM) 70333 CR 25 New Paris, IN 46553 (574) 202-3280 - Matt s

Morgan & Family, Bill (BMF4) 1514 W SR 18 Brookston, IN 47923 (765) 563-6726 p

Murphy Farms (MFKM) Kendall Murphy & Family 6557 Co. Rd. 56 St. Joe, IN 46785 (419) 572-9582 s

Myers, Alan & Mark (AMM) 29055 Flippins Rd. Atlanta, IN 46031 (317) 758-9553 c

Parker Show Pigs (PARK) Darrin Parker 1910 S 300 Albion, IN 46701 (260) 636-2943 c

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Parkison & Rodibaugh (P&R) 3053 W. 725 S. Rensselaer, IN 47978 (219) 863-4219 - Dave (765) 427-0683 - Danita c

Perry Swine Genetics 7468 E 175 N Monticello, IN 47960 (574) 870-0965 s

Peters, Nathan & Dave Mullins (NNP) 2495 S CR 400 W Danville, IN 46122 (317) 503-2798 s

Plain Vu Genetics (PLVU) Greg & Jake Rupert 10720 S 400 E 92 Roanoke, IN 46783 (260) 610-2833 p

Platt, Travis & Adrienne 10443 North Meridian Rd. Roanoke, IN 46783 (260) 410-1000 s

Stephenson & Family, Aaron (ANSY) 6240 E Co. Rd. 300 N Fillmore, IN 46128 (765) 720-1999

Premium Blend Genetics (PBG) 909 N 900 W Arlington, IN 46104 (317) 402-3742

Pruet & Watson (CPAW) 3105 State Rd. 236 Danville, IN 46122 (317) 997-1097

RnC Showpigs (RNC) 3576 N SR 9 Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 498-7154 (317) 498-4540

Reichart, Cody (RG) 4992 W 1050 N New Richmond, IN 47967 (765) 543-8507 c

Rinker & Family, John (RFYF) 10428 N. 400 E. Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 620-5974 - cell p

Sutherlin & Family, Shane (SNES) 2750 E Co. Rd. 1200 S Cloverdale, IN 46120 (765) 721-4210 Ulerick Family Farm, Chris 3952 W 800 S Kewanna, IN 46939 (574) 727-0527 Weaver & Family, Jeff ( JEFF) 6234 N CR Rd. 800 W Royal Center, IN 46978 (574) 727-5617 (574) 727-5617 s

Wehmer & Family, Robert 4925 Hwy. 165 Poseyville, IN 47633 (812) 459-6869 c

Wilson, Tim 4362 W. County Rd. 450 S. Sullivan, IN 47882 (812) 249-7911

Schafer & Family, Josh & Elton 17601 Shively Rd. Bremen, IN 46505 (574) 292-2117 - day (574) 292-2143

Scher, Sam & Daniel (SDS) 6865 N 300 W Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 519-0978

Shaffer Goldrush (SSG) 12417 W 875 N Albany, IN 47320 (765) 789-8349 c

Shidler & Family, Greg & Cam (SHID) 4750 W St. Rd. 246 Lewis, IN 47858 (812) 240-7231 s

Windy Haven Hereford (WHH) Josh Sharp 5815 S Co. Rd. 400 W Commiskey, IN 47227 (812) 873-9465 Zell Spot Farm (ZSF) 6177 W. Base Rd. Winchester, IN 47394 (765) 744-7840 - day s

IOWA Albertson, Neil (AC) 3247 335th St. Fremont, IA 52561 (641) 933-4748 (641) 777-5552 - cell c

Albertson Brothers (TAC) Travis & Casey Albertson 3247 335th St. Fremont, IA 52561 (641) 777-5552 (641) 933-4748 - night

Big River Polands (LGB) Reese Frohling & Bruce Griebel 34391 380th Ave. Bellevue, IA 52031 (563) 513-1024 - Reese (309) 550-1234 - Bruce p

Big River Polands Bruce Griebel 1881 Cairns Rd. Ely, IA 52227 (319) 550-1234 p

Bombei & Sons Showpigs (LIBB) Luke & Jacob 18824 Zephyr Ave. Delta, IA 52550 (641) 660-5741 c

Collins, Gerald & J.R. Reid (R&C) 2408 Pine Ct. Van Meter, IA 50261 (303) 349-2151 - cell (660) 460-0208 - J.R. cell p

Dee Family (TD) 9715 W 92nd St. N Baxter, IA 50028 (641) 227-3568 p

Eggers & Sampson Showpigs 1663 235th St. State Center, IA 50247 (515) 231-1720 c

Elmcrest Genetics (EG) 1596 210th St. Manchester, IA 52057 (563) 920-8494 c

Fee Farms (FEE) Rodney Fee 22825 Hwy. 92 Ackworth, IA 50001 (515) 210-8573 s

Flatland Chesters (FLC) 1383 248th Trail Modale, IA 51556 (712) 253-9327 (712) 253-9284 c

Four T Farms (TET) Tom Thomoson 43780 90th Ave. Thompson, IA 50478 (515) 538-0163

Bakker Bros. Genetics (BAKK) 17729 X Ave. Dike, IA 50624 (319) 269-8014

Hall, Bradly (BLH) 16435 175th St. Alden, IA 50006 (515) 571-8113

Smith, Ned & Marcia (ABCS) 8762 E Co. Rd. 300 N Michigantown, IN 46057 (765) 249-2327

Behnkendorf Bros. (AC1) 1608 E Lucas Algona, IA 50511 (515) 295-5901

Smith, Brandon (BLS) 2035 E St. Rd. 28 Attica, IN 47918 (765) 476-1956 p

Smith, Cheyenne 3575 East Park Ave. N. Terre Haute, IN 47805 (812) 243-8936

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Hemm, Steve 607 Park Box 55 Sheffield, IA 50475 (641) 892-4690 c

Pink Genetic (PGS) Mike Goehring & Brian Caves 15722 Hwy. 16 Douds, IA 52551 (641) 919-4890

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MINNESOTA

Castle Farms (1CFS) 5670 Scott Rd. Pleasanton, KS 66075 (913) 259-0128

Appel, William B. 101 Sena Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 578-0055

Belgard & Hawker (SBS) 18439 US Hwy. 169 Garden City, MN 56034 (507) 546-3162 (507) 340-6934 - cell

Schmidt, Randy & Becky (RS) 2471 V Ave. Williamsburg, IA 52361 (319) 668-2546

Gross, Connie (CGX) 15 South Holcomb Lane Holcomb, KS 67851 (620) 277-2440

Bridges, Kimberly 1966 Bridges Rd. Florien, LA 71429 (318) 581-0336

McFall Farms (MCFL) 3931 CR 1675 Coffeyville, KS 67337 (620) 988-0359

Broussard Show Pigs (DSP) Dana R. Broussard 706 Adras Rd. New Iberia, LA 70560 (337) 207-6141

Hurd & Family, Mark W. (MWH) 5165 H Ave. Cleghorn, IA 51014 (712) 229-1002 - cell

Kaufman, Bruce 3190 295th St. Crawfordsville, IA 52621 (319) 461-0569

Kaufman Farms (NJKN) Terry & Nathan 7173 Co. Rd. X-40 Anamosa, IA 52205 (319) 821-3244 - Terry (319) 821-3246 - Nathan c

Kramer, Philip 2843 218 St Hardy, IA 50545 (515) 290-8636 h

Leland Lane (LRL) 3582 371st Ave. Preston, IA 52069 (563) 689-6873 p

Loof, Douglas (LOOF) 3885 Young Ave. Radcliffe, IA 50230 (507) 589-0199 c

Murphy, Doug & Mariah 57253 740th St. Anita, IA 50020 (712) 249-4361 s

Niehaus & Feldman Genetics (NFG) 23865 160th St. Greene, IA 50636 (319) 231-2438 - day (319) 267-2809 - night s

Olson, Joel ( JMO) 3048 73rd St. Atkins, IA 52206 (319) 929-6450 s

Olson Family Chesters 16681 Highway 22 Keswick, IA 50136 (319) 461-4485 c

Olson Spot Farm (OSF) 7218 27th Ave. Newhall, IA 52315 (319) 223-5329 - Craig (319) 640-7276 - Craig cell (319) 461-4485 - Tom s

Schminke’s Genetics (SC) 6641 24th Ave. Van Horne, IA 52346 (217) 257-3513 - day (319) 223-5352 - night c

Thompson, Maynard 1893 Hwy. E69 Tama, IA 52339 (641) 990-5308 p

Toenjes, Ryan (TOEN) P.O. Box 116 Center Junction, IA 52212 (319) 465-9100 - day (319) 480-0395 c

Triggs Show Pigs (TSP) 1823 220th Ave. Mount Ayr, IA 50854 (641) 344-3653 - day (641) 344-4827 - night s

Tucker’s Polands (DWT) Bill Tucker 19536 180th St. New London, IA 52645 (319) 209-0305 - day (319) 367-5228 - night p

Vegas Show Pigs (KPSC) Kelly Sheets 65432 Richland St. Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 290-0917 p

Walker Spots (KW) 1402 230 St. Algona, IA 50511 (515) 295-9212 s

Warren, Seth & Derek (SDDJ) 62755 Levi Rd. Glenwood, IA 51534 (712) 527-3435 c

Weisinger, Nathan 1654 320th St. Fort Madison, IA 52627 (319) 470-1071 s

Whitman & Family, Michael W. (MIWI) 2330 190th Ave. Calamus, IA 52729 (563) 579-1141 c

Mennefee, John (MENE) 12241 W 343rd St. Paola, KS 66071 (913) 285-2370 p

Messner Farms (MRF) 1824 Hwy. 75 Caney, KS 67333 (620) 879-2940 - day (620) 515-3940 - night s

Reiss, Dakota & Garrett P.O. Box 194 Weskan, KS 67762 (785) 821-1010 s

Rummer, Bob 1239 N 100 Rd. Lawrence, KS 66047 (785) 760-5549 h

Scheller, Larry E. (LES1) 17476 Donahoo Rd. Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (913) 416-3831 p

Stone Oak Angus Ranch (SOAR) Melissa Tharp & Dean Rhodus 1923 CR 5250 Elk City, KS 67344 (574) 549-7255 - day (317) 364-5001 - night h

Wehner Farms (WSF1) 2944 NW 94th Rossville, KS 66533 (785) 220-6473 (785) 771-2579 c

Western Plains Genetics 534 US Hwy. 160 Satanta, KS 67870 (620) 353-0218 - day (620) 649-2726 - night c

KENTUCKY Triple S Farm (KSS) 2255 Burtonville Rd. Tollesboro, KY 41189 (606) 798-6511 - day (606) 798-2098 - night c

Smith, Scott 170 Merrell Rd. Lena, LA 71447 (318) 419-9462 h

MARYLAND Ernst Farm Polands (ERN) 13646 Broadfording Rd. Clear Spring, MD 21722 (301) 491-1336 (301) 842-3926 - night p

KC Farm (KWB) 1720 Gillis Rd. Woodbine, MD 21797 (301) 748-7748 p

MICHIGAN Albright Swine Farm (ASF) 965 Flint Rd. Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 238-5817 (office) (989) 429-5215 (cell) h

Dice, Joel 4135 Birch Run Rd. Millington, MI 48746 (810) 515-4844 h

Ellison Spots (RES) Ron Ellison 6250 Cross Rd. Concord, MI 49237 (517) 524-6768 (517) 937-5469 - day s

Inniger, Lisa (IA) 6682 Rossevelt Rd. Middleton, MI 48856 (989) 289-4194 h

Knight Farm LLC (KF) Deb Robinson & Dan Kight 1634 Shaw Park Rd. Grayling, MI 49738 (989) 344-0900 h

Scully, Jeannine 11591 Hutchinson Hwy. Onaway, MI 49765 (989-619-9359 h

BREEDERS DIGEST

Carlson Brothers (CAR) 28083 160th Ave. Way Welch, MN 55089 (512) 327-6932 (651) 258-4645 - night s

Country Girls Show Pigs (CGSP) 49646 Hey 56 Blvd. Kenyon, MN 55946 (507) 649-1682 s

Gibson, Melissa 2623 349th Ave. NW Cambridge, MN 55008 (612) 718-8877 h

Hartzell, Dale 115 Rustic Lane Wabasha, MN 55981 (507) 421-6149 h

Jon Dor Hereford ( JMP) Josef M Pettit 28372 State Hwy. 43 Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2851 h

North Star Genetics (NSG) 22400 Hampton Blvd. Hampton, MN 55031 (651) 437-2911 - Dale Miller (651) 895-4342 - cell c

Resler, Steven (DR) 610 11th St. Owatonna, MN 55060 (507) 456-7746 s

Schwecke Genetics (ZACH) 66298 230th St. Gibbon, MN 55335 (507) 380-1369 - cell s

MISSISSIPPI BAMS Farm (BAMS) Bryan Smith & Family 266 Boyer Steiner Rd. Indianola, MS 38751 (662) 207-0558 - day (662) 207-0862 - night c

Hill Country Farm (HCV) Phillip & Jana Vandevere 2748 Beale Rd. Yazoo City, MS 39194 (662) 571-9929 h

Shaw, Wayne (WS) 390 Allen Rd. Lamar, MS 38642 (662)544-1891 s

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Frerking Family Farm 10739 120th Rd. Concordia, MO 64020 (660) 441-0045 - day (660) 441-3350 - night

Swords, Kyle 1545 CR 47 New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 316-1568

Howard, Greg, Tom & Braxton 301 South Dudley St. Hamilton, MO 64644 (816) 632-8035

Tate, George (TATE) 26603 Hwy. 12 Lexington, MS 39095 (601) 672-7609 c

MISSOURI Black &Gold Swine Genetics (BGSG) Matt McCrory 23739 Pike 262 Clarksville, MO 63336 (573) 356-8461 c

Briscoe Farms (ADB) 2966 Co. Rd. 1520 Cairo, MO 65239 (660) 651-4941 c

Brotherton Farms (CMB) Chad Brotherton 9073 Hwy. 65 Chillicothe, MO 64601 (660) 973-2699 p

Brown Farms (BFC) 4698 Audrain Rd. 217 Centralia, MO 65240 (573) 682-2741 (573) 473-6657 - cell c

Comstock Farms (COM) 11523 E N Hwy. Bronaugh, MO 64728 (417) 922-3271 s

Crews & Thorton Farms (CTF) 34222 E Hwy. P Slater, MO 65349 (660) 529-2928 s

Croy Poland Chinas (CPC) Dennis, Sheri, Erin, Kyle 24166 Slade Ave. Gallatin, MO 64640 (660) 663-2463 p

Derr Farms (DFD) 26258 Holt 180 Mound City, MO 64470 (816) 262-5104 s

Forrest, Andrea (3C) 23908 Village Dr. Richland, MO 65550 (417) 322-5166 h

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Howell/Akey Showpigs (HAKS) 4767 SW Mirabile Dr. Polo, MO 64671 (816) 632-8055 - day (816) 586-4202 - night c

Jett’s Spot Farm (WJS) Drew & Melissa Jett 1614 N. State Hwy. F Ash Grove, MO 65604 (417) 207-5036 s

Oaks Livestock Enterprises (OAKS) Justin & Kabel Oaks 17987 Ash Dr. Harris, MO 64645 (660) 359-7973 justoaks@grm.net s

Palmer, Matt 12457 W Farm Rd. 48 Ash Grove, MO 65604 (417) 207-7398 c

Porter Hog Farm (LP) Leroy Porter 62636 Hwy. C California, MO 65018 (660) 489-2353 s

White’s Hereford Hogs (DRWH) Daniel White 3553 W Junge Blvd. Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 483-3772 h

Whitehead- Thomas Show Pigs (RWF/CGT) Rick & Brenda Whitehead Creighton, Karson, Kampbell, Cooper 24625 Lawrence 2030 Ash Grove, MO 65604 (417) 366-1027 s

MONTANA Bradford, Mary P.O. Box 9717 Helena, MT 59604 (406) 792-5164 h

Wheaton, Aaron & Kristi 2994 Mittower Rd. Victor, MT 59875 (406) 369-1256 h

NEBRASKA Anderson Farms (AFM) Brian Anderson 84891 562 Ave. Hoskins, NE 68740 (402) 640-1664 - day (402) 565-4209 - night c

Arkfeld Genetics (1ARK) Tim, Patrick & Luanne Arkfeld 461 N 46 Rd. Dunbar, NE 68346 (402) 873-2392 h

Primmer, Thomas (KPK) 16519 Hazel Greenway Brashear, MO 63533 (660) 323-5548

Bose Show Pigs 43709 Hwy. 89 Oxford, NE 68967 (308) 920-0359

Raasch Farms (RF) 26419 M Hwy. Bogard, MO 64622 (660) 542-8316

Circle F Farm (CIRF) Roger Fujan 2859 Co. Rd. Q Prague, NE 68050 (402) 540-6166

Reid’s Polands & J.R. Reid ( JRX) 310 N. Locust St., P.O. Box 104 Sweet Springs, MO 65351 (660) 335-4256 - day (660) 460-0208 - cell (660) 335-4653 - night p

Switlik Family Farm 9827 NW Old Hwy. 36 Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 284-0599 p

Team Sloan (TSSP) Troy Sloan 9811 NW Dakota Dr. Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 510-7009

Jarzynka Farms ( JAR) 1620 RD 320 Harvard, NE 68944 (402) 984-4314 s

Joy Genetics ( JOY) Kirby, Ruth, Sarah & Laura Joy 5130 F Road Dunbar, NE 68346 (402) 873-4406 - home (402) 209-1207 - cell s

Joy Genetics & Roger Caltrider ( JOYC) 5130 F Road Dunbar, NE 68346 (402) 209-1207 - cell p

Meadowlark Farm (MLARK) Larry W. Rauert 4767 N Quandt Rd. Grand Island, NE 68801 (308) 381-1518 h

Rademacher Swine Scott Rademacher 78347 473 Ave. Loup City, NE 68853 (308) 750-7807 s

Rosenbaum Livestock 11923 Co Rd. P28 Blair, NE 68008 (402) 981-4854 c

Toad Creek Farm (TCF) Mark Rauert 13906 Japp Ln. Kennard, NE 68034 (308) 383-5989 h

Wetovick Swine Farm (WET) 47761 State Hwy. 14 Fullerton, NE 68638 (308) 536-2731 - home (308) 550-0965 - cell c

Daws, Karissa P.O. Box 185 Michigan, ND 58259 (701) 270-1524 h

OHIO Black Hill Showpigs (BHS) Buckley Family Kids 5171 St. Rt. 730 Wilmington, OH 45177 (937) 725-9957 h

Brown Family, The (B&AB) William L. Brown 8801 Lock Two Rd. Botkins, OH 45306 (419) 235-7611 (937) 693-2391 c

Clint High Farms (CHF) Don Geer 10700 St. Rt. 73 New Vienna, OH 45159 (937) 218-1353 (937) 987-2288 h

Combs, Cathy 928 Dove Rd. Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 336-0815 s

Creager, Todd D. (TDC) 12630 D Wauseon, OH 43567 (419) 270-0648 c

Hager Spot Farm (NJ) Jon Hager 17701 Hauss Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 230-6956 s

Helberg, Marcie (MJH) 5130 Orangeville Kinsman Rd. Burghill, OH 44404 (330) 772-2273 h

Zimmerman, Austin (AZ) 22398 SW 75th Rd. Beatrice, NE 68310 (402) 520-2725

Heppe, Adam (AJH) 4585 Sunnybrook Rd. Kent, OH 44240 (330) 592-1644

Dux, Thomas (TDUX) 927 22nd St. Fairbury, NE 68352 (402) 587-0739

NEW YORK

Gerlach-Luka-Aerostar LTD 11365 S.W. 114 Rd. Dewitt, NE 68641 (402) 228-6345

Hillside Acres Steve Westhoefer 25029 TR 252 New Comerstown, OH 43832 (740) 502-2271

Hirschfeld Livestock (HSS) 1110 A Rd. 21 Benedict, NE 68316 (402) 366-6500 s

Koegel Show Pigs (NKSP) 7295 Co. Rte. 112 Addison, NY 14801 (607) 329-2216

NORTH DAKOTA Bartholomaus, William (BAR) 3815 147th Ave. SE Wheatland, ND 58079 (701) 633-5564 (701) 633-5564 c

Howell & Family, Norman (NHF) 17238 Townline Kossuth Rd. St. Marys, OH 45885 (419) 302-6330 s

Howell Bros. (NRH) 10590 Thompson-Schiff Rd. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 538-6902 p

BREEDERS DIGEST

Isla Grande Farms (IGF) Rick & JoAnn Fogle 2730 Harding Hwy. W Marion, OH 43302 (740) 225-2541 (740) 382-6448 - home s

Kenney Sisters/Clint High Farm (KNY) 592 Cox Rd. Sabina, OH 45169 (937) 302-0785 c

Kraft, Danyelle (DJKK) 1520 N High St. Lancaster, OH 43130 (740) 974-0819 h

Louden, Melvin (MEL) 10190 County Rd. 2 West Mansfield, OH 43358 (937) 355-0104 h

Magie Wonder Acres David & Kathy Magie 2764 Wildcat Rd. Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 533-7966 h

McCoy, Jim & Family Rt. 1, 1887 SR 734 N.E. Bloomingburg, OH 43106 (740) 572-0271 s

McWhinney Show Pigs (DMCW) 8958 St. Rt. 122 W Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 545-8440 - cell p

Mikesell, Derrick (RAY) 1717 Rush Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 (937) 459-7544 - day p

Neanen-Meyers Show Pigs (NMSP) 256 Braffetsville N. Rd. New Paris, OH 45347 (937) 260-2212 s

Neanen Show Barrows (S&KN) 1932 New MadisonColetown Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 (937) 423-9294 (937) 467-4023 - night s

Nofziger, Vick 1592 Co. Rd. 16 Wauseon, OH 43567 (419) 966-3432 p

Northwest Ohio Genetics (NWOG) Bret Scott 333 N Co. Rd. 15 Ada, OH 45810 (419) 233-5100 c

Pierce, Ron & Jeff O’Dell (RP) 9681 W. Markley Rd. Laura, OH 45337 (937) 546-5364 - day (937) 548-7909 - night c

Quizz Herefords (QUIZZ) 4329 Kite Rd. St. Paris, OH 43072 (937) 215-2580 h

Reiterman, John 13842 US Rt. 62 NE Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 (740) 572-7301 p

Spitler & Family, Bob (SP3) 4899 St. Rt. 722 West Manchester, OH 45382 (937) 286-2257 - cell c

Swinehart, Michael 9442 S Rt. 13 NW Thornville, OH 43076 (740) 743-1769 s

Thoren, William Dale 2206 Clearview Ave. Warren, OH 44483 (440) 313-8929 s

Trowbridge Farms 25988 Co. Rd. H-J Archbold, OH 43502 (419) 445-0318 (419) 572-6718 - night s

Westcamp, Lance & Mitchell (WCMP) 165 Center St. Groveport OH 43125 (614) 374-8615 p

Wippel Purebred Farms (WPF) 15085 London Rd. Orient, OH 43146 (740) 404-1148 - cell s

OKLAHOMA 3-M Showpigs (SLMN) 15651 U.S. Hwy. 283 Altus, OK 73521 (580) 471-8400 s

A.O.B. Showpigs (AOB) Don Alsup & Ross Burchfield 14809 Northwood Circle Choctaw, OK 73020 (405) 642-9304 p

Backroad Genetics (KDSS) Kyle Smith 22567 S 477th E Ave. Porter, OK 74454 (402) 710-9174

Hartman, Greg & Joni (GLH) 18332 Hwy. 152 Sayre, OK 73662 (580) 729-0971 s

Lang Show Pigs (H&CL) Heath, Tucker, Cheyanne and Tatum 2002 West Main Cushing, OK 74023 (918) 306-1550

Brand, Brian (WBB) 2971 S 2940 Alex, OK 73002 (405) 694-9995 - cell

Herber, Ted & Pat (HERB) 346245 E 800 Rd. Agra, OK 74824 (918) 375-2504 - day (405) 240-7627 - night

Brown, Jonathan 3rd Generation Genetics 20692 E 185th Street South Haskell, OK 74436 (918) 430-5213 - day (918) 430-5212 - night

Latta, Rob (RDL) Rt. 2, Box 150 Woodward, OK 73801 (580) 254-1741

Herrin Farms (TAH) Todd & Crickett Herrin 508 S. East Dr. Fletcher, OK 73541 (580) 515-4611

Leiphardt, Barton & Conner (BTL) 610 Daniels Mountain View, OK 73062 (580) 821-6025 - cell

CKL Spots (CKL) Bob, Alecia, Collin, Kaylin Listen 6400 Reno West El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 509-5209

Hill, Peyton (PCH) 393008 East 1185 Rd. Dustin, OK 74839 (214) 364-1718 (214) 808-7695 - night

Lindsey, Ladon 1409 E Allen Wynnewood, OK 73098 (405) 251-0046

Climer, Hershel L. 17059 County Street 2680 Gracemont, OK 73042 (405) 656-2395 c

Coffman, Sammy & Linda (SLC) 290 Sharp Rd. Garvin, OK 74736 (580) 746-2407 - night c

Cole, Rhys & Kort ( JKKC) 3001 E. Wilshire El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 323-9463 c

Croskey Farms (CFSP) 1565 Hwy. 62 Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 320-4165 c

Dean Farms (BDSP) 374015 Hwy. 56 Okemah, OK 74859 (918) 623-8310 s

Diamond Crest Spots Don, Phoebe & Jocelyn Rogers 12042 E 630 Rd. Hennessey, OK 73742 (580) 478-6590 s

Double A Ranch (DAJA) Jim & Alan Adkins 385041 E 1150 Rd. Weleetka, OK 74880 (918) 650-2698 p

Eller, Stanley (SE) P.O. Box 503 Welch, OK 74369 (918) 232-6507 c

Harris, Hunter 2985 N 240 Rd. Mounds, OK 74047 (918) 284-9705 h

BREEDERS DIGEST

Horton, Joshua & James ( JNH) 180046 E Co. Rd. 59 Shattuck, OK 73858 (254) 736-0080 p

Humphrey, Rodney (RHCW) 30018 Co. Rd. 1150 Minco, OK 73059 (405) 313-6638 - day (405) 352-0226 - night c

Inselman Farms (INS) Macy, Allyson, Cooper Inselman 7147 E 138 Rd. Holdenville, OK 74848 (405) 221-1900 p

Jennings, Brady, Brett & Laraby (BAJ) 16874 CR 3540 Ada, OK 74820 (580) 272-8952 s

Jones Family Polands ( JFP) Brady Jones 14037 ECR 1550 Lindsay, OK 73052 (405) 756-7524 p

KEJ Worldwide Genetics (KEJ) Jerry & Andrew Kobyluk 8501 East Wilshire Blvd. Jones, OK 73049 (405) 443-1988 p

Knickle, Tony P.O. Box 808 Colbert, OK 74733 (903) 263-9197 c

Lackey & Peck (LAPE) 9418 N. Hwy. 34 Hammon, OK 73650 (580) 821-0718 c

Loveless Family Farm (LFFS) 21500 E Charter Oak Rd. Luther, OK 73054 (405) 317-7375 - day (405) 249-7544 - night c

Mays Family Showpigs ( JMFS) P.O. Box 665 Cyril, OK 73029 (405) 388-3520 s

McCage Farms Charles McCage 18672 Old Towne Rd. Thackerville, OK 73459 (580) 220-1461 c

McPherson, Dereck & Aubrey P.O. Box 66 Velma, OK 73491 (580) 656-5193 c

Miller, Wade (XWM) 29102 CR 1190 Minco, OK 73059 (405) 966-2546 (405) 201-4030 c

Moore Poland Farm (MPF) Dustin Moore 66205 N 2170 Rd. Taloga, OK 73667 (580) 532-8531 p

Mosier Show Pigs 2160 S McLoud Rd. McLoud, OK 74831 (405) 833-0723 c

Moss, Buddy (MOS) 29018 N Co. Rd. 3172 Elmore City, OK 73433 (580) 788-2322 p

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Perry, Ronnie (RPS) 1330 W. Royal Oaks Rd. Pauls Valley, OK 73075 (405) 238-4382 - cell (405) 238-3041 - home c

Pfeiffer, Andy ( JAPP) 5103 W. Hwy. 51 Mulhall, OK 73063 (405) 880-1993 p

Pot Genetics P.O. Box 512 Newcastle, OK 73065 (405) 613-0642 s

Pullan, Randy L. (RLP) 7391 CR 530 Aline, OK 73716 (580) 603-0801 s

Reaves, Ronald P.O. Box 577 Porum, OK 74455 (918) 484-2351 - day (918) 616-6743 - night h

Rice, Raymond & Sheryl (RSR) P.O. Box 591 Velma, OK 73491 (580) 255-5542 p

Richey Livestock (RLS) 2608 Apache Pass Altus, OK 73521 (580) 467-2657 p

Sharber Family (WVS) 23715 Indian Meridian Pauls Valley, OK 73075 (405) 207-8884 p

Shenold, Lance & Sherry (LSP) 38123 County Street 2650 Anadarko, OK 73005 (405) 247-6912 s

Sites Livestock (SLCW) P.O. Box 1200 Tuttle, OK 73088 (580) 695-0429 c

Stidham, Tom (ABCJ) 15707 E 146th St. S Bixby, OK 74008 (918) 693-2518 h

Sunshine Swine Rick Hodges P.O. Box 97 Kiefer, OK 74041 (580) 483-6901 h

Taylor Farm Genetics P.O. Box 604 Woodward, OK 73802 (580) 216-4577 s

Todd, Gary 22102 S 445 E Ave. Porter, OK 74454 (918) 361-9905 s

Triple B Hog Farm (BUC) 410483 E 1160 Rd. Eufaula, OK 74432 (918) 689-3290 s

Twister Genetics 915 N Marion Hinton, OK 73047 (405) 929-9799 p

Waits, Jim ( JWP) P.O. Box 212 Park Hill, OK 74451 (563) 210-7045 p

Webster Swine Farm (1WSF) Danny & Sandy P.O. Box 282 Maysville, OK 73057 (405) 596-8600 p

Whatley, Kyle & Kasi P.O. Box 63 Hennepin, OK 73444 (570) 447-6572 c

Whitaker Showpigs (WHIT) 410 N Pirtle Rd. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 513-8264 s

Wingo, Jeff & Margaret (TPH) 25590 Turkey Pen Hollow Rd. Henryetta, OK 74437 (918) 521-4251 c

OREGON

Weast, Melissa K (WEA) 5601 Kane Creek Rd. Central Point, OR 97502 (541) 890-8930 h

PENNSYLVANIA

Carkin & Son, Ron (CPR) 499 Patton Rd. Sandy Lake, PA 16145 (724) 376-3842

SOUTH CAROLINA Round About Livestock 108 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Westminister, SC 29693 (864) 804-7310

Bennett Show Pigs 5655 CR 253 Stephenville, TX 76401 (254) 396-4400

Hancock, Douglas (HSH) 269 Hancock Lane Honey Grove, PA 17035 (717) 734-3619 c

Hilltop Sunrise Farm Brian Smith 3030 Brown Hill Rd. Youngsville, PA 16371 (814) 563-4905 s

Lazarus Family 5542 Memorial Rd. Germansville, PA 18053 (610) 799-5593 (610) 767-3595 - night c

Mowry, Brittany 130 E Simpson St. Bedford, PA 15522 (814) 623-9538 s

Paradise Hog Farm (L575) 553 Hideway Rd. Brockport, PA 15823 (814) 265-2677 c

Pfautz Show Pigs (PPSP) 341 Duke St. Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 945-2730 s

Robinson & Family, Larry (LRS) 1323 Lay Rd. Delta, PA 17314 (717) 456-5445

Rusty Acres (RA) Russell & Ginger 2309 Briar Valley Rd. Bedford, PA 15522 (814) 623-8981 Smay, Eric (EDS) 493 Tonkin Rd. Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 422-6788 h

Strawbridge, John C. ( JCS) 4290 Bridge St. Whitehall, PA 18052 (610) 799-5593 (484) 547-7936 - night p

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Baize Farms (RBZ) P.O. Box 208 Stamford, TX 79553 (325) 665-8068 Benefield, John ( JBF) 2001 Stafford Rd. Weatherford, TX 76088 (817) 597-5427

Grace Ranch 4980 Hyline Rd. Ontario, OR 97914 (208) 739-6899 Mount Hope Heritage Farm 39317 Mount Hope Dr. Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 619-5307

Wetzel, Ken & Family (KWF1) 2319 Porterfield Rd. Rossiter, PA 15772 (814) 845-2181

Allerkamp, Brittni & Barrett P.O. Box 1108 Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-2930

Bennecoff, Justine Ann ( JABS) 2335 Fritz Ct. Kutztown, PA 19530 (610) 844-1870

Burke, Walt & Gayle & Sons (WGB) 34231 SE Homan Rd. Gresham, OR 97080 (503) 663-6758 c

Swamp Grass Acres (SGA) Dennis, Janet, Meghan & Alex Farmery 2642 Johnsonburg Rd. Rossiter, PA 15772 (814) 427-8688

BREEDERS DIGEST

SOUTH DAKOTA Lechner Brothers Chesters (LEC) 23953 451st Ave. Madison, SD 57042 (605) 270-1951 c

Vanhull, Cody 28847 461st Ave. Centerville, SD 57014 (605) 201-7302 h

Wolff Family Genetics (WFG) 12897 395th Ave. Bath, SD 57427 (605) 881-5317 s

TENNESSEE

Berry, Blake 6382 Peppergrass Lane Abilene, TX 79606 (325) 280-2875 s

Blazin 7’s Farm P.O. Box 1270 Mineral Wells, TX 76068 (940) 682-6355 c

Bonfy & Klein (B&K) 622 Sisterdale Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 (940) 838-8300 - Barret p

Boyett, Laci Jade 648 Hill St. Albany, TX 76430 (254) 433-3209 s

Clark, Jerry & Tarah 132 Miller Rd. Summertown, TN 38483 (615) 948-6944

Burbank FFA Mark Bindseil 1002 Edwards St. San Antonio, TX 78204

Jenkins, Nathan (1JSP) 470 Willette Rd. Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150 (931) 319-5489

C-C Show Pigs (CELY) Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann 502 Cypress Bend Dr. Sisterdale, TX 78006 (210) 887-5708

Ligon’s Polands (LPF) 13836 Lebanon Rd. Old Hickory, TN 37138 (615) 758-0806 p

Maness, Jon D. ( JDM) 2755 McCall Rd. Lexington, TN 38351 (731) 614-8515 c

TEXAS Alex III, Elroy (FGSP) 8612 US Hwy. 87 S Victoria, TX 77905 (361) 655-8084 s

Camp Creek Hog Farm (CCHF) Box 278 Calvert, TX 77837 (979) 828-4554 s

Campbell Farms 1357 CR 325 Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 787-9664 h

Conrad, Clay P.O. Box 365 Claude, TX 79019 (806) 683-5293 p

Harman, Levon (DHH) P.O. Box 145 Happy, TX 79042 (806) 759-1890 (806) 558-4081 - night

Harman Farms (W&LH) Wayne & Leslie Harman 12498 CR 16 Perryton, TX 79070 (806) 202-2175

Cornerstone Ventures (CSV) P.O. Box 367 Dalhart, TX 79022 (806) 335-5132 s

Couts, Joe (COUT) 2125 N Christy Pampa, TX 79065 (806) 663-1630 s

DL Showpigs (UNO) Donald Love & Josh Krohn 2101 CR 24 Lamesa, TX 79331 (806) 759-7735 c

Darby Valley Genetics (DVG) P.O. Box 273 Abernathy, TX 79311 (740) 207-1814 c

David Show Pigs (DAVI) P.O. Box 47 Bartlett, TX 76511 (512) 922-5888 c

Davis, Brian & Jan P.O. Box 183 Hico, TX 76457 (254) 485-3427 p

Davis, Reggie (RD) 118 W. Commerce Fairfield, TX 75840 (903) 388-1942 s

Draper, Heath 3288 FM Rd. 101 Ranger, TX 76470 (254) 433-2677 s

EZ Farms & Ibex Genetics Mike Parsons P.O. Box 2242 Albany, TX 76430 (325) 762-2366 c

Fischbacher, Chris (MFC) 2001 Westline Rd. Wildorado, TX 79098 (806) 336-2162

Hideaway Farm (HDAW) P.O. Box 652 New Waverly, TX 77358 (936) 232-6841 p

Hill, Chad, Misty & Tucker 1916 CR 6000 Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 433-7787 c

Hopkins Farms (HOP1) 2277 Co Rd. 215 Crowell, TX 79227 (915) 261-9488 - day (940) 655-8642 - night s

Horsford, Lance P.O. Box 1041 Stratford, TX 79084 (806) 930-3299 c

Hot Rod Genetics 9555 CR 10 Canadian, TX 79014 s

Houy, Curtis (CWH) 643 Houy Rd. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 889-8457 - day p

Kirkland, Glenn (MGKM) 37 FM 37 Hale Center, TX 79041 (806) 292-8620 s

Knaup, Kerby (KK1) 767 Knaupp Mohr Rd. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 459-4826 - day (830) 685-3355 c

Kneese, Russell (RKK) 211 W. Mulberry Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 456-3298 c

Knight, Cameron 503 Avenue R Shallowater, TX 79363 (806) 832-1896 c

Koetter, Greg. W. (GRDE) 4180 St. Hwy. 148 S Henrietta, TX 76365 (940) 882-9556 s

Koltermann, Ryan (ARK) 113 Oak Hollow Dr. LaVernia, TX 78121 (210) 779-4663 c

Lenz Farms P.O. Box 143 White Deer, TX 79097 (806) 570-4023

Huber Farms (HUH) Randy Harris & Brian Hubbard 3091 Fisher Rd. Levelland, TX 79336 (806) 543-8579 - day (806) 891-6726 - night

Lopez, Steven P.O. Box 537 Plains, TX 79355 (806) 831-2972

Foote Farms (FOOT) 112 CR 104 Seminole, TX 79360 (432) 209-1020

Howell, Kevin (KH) 1967 FM 2386 White Deer, TX 79097 (806) 570-2046

Jeffreys, Scott P.O. Box 53836 Lubbock, TX 79453 (806) 548-1490

Kent & Son, Carl P.O. Box 62 Pottsboro, TX 75076 (903) 271-5129

Howe, Mike (HST) 2566 CR 147 Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 736-6398

Huseman, Randy & Scott (DJH) P.O. Box 264 Nazareth, TX 79063 (806) 346-4852

Lackey, Jason ( JLAG) P.O. Box 346 Haskell, TX 79521 (940) 988-4415 - day (806) 787-3606 - night

Five Gables Farm (FGF) 4300 West State Hwy. 29 Georgetown, TX 78628 (512) 203-3694

Johnson, Coby 6720 E CR 7100 Slaton, TX 79364 (806) 535-3206

McCoy Hog Farm (MHF) 161 State Rd. 2130 Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 234-2654 (806) 777-7680 - cell s

McDonald Polands (RPM) 266 Brooks Trail Heath, TX 75126 (765) 748-040 (972) 953-8440 p

Michou Chester Whites (MCW) Ray Michou 4682 Dennis Rd. Weatherford, TX 76087 (817) 304-2335 - Ray (817) 565-9956 - Ryan c

Michou Polands (MCW) Ryan and Ray Michou 4682 Dennis Rd. Weatherford, TX 76087 (817) 304-2335 - Ray (817) 565-9956 - Ryan p

Mikeska Showpigs (MMS2) Mikeska, Mike 18656 FM 940 #551 Rogers, TX 76569 (254) 624-2283 s

Mote Farms (MOTE) Benny, Darryl & Ronnie Mote 7325 Co. Rd. F Tulia, TX 79088 (806) 764-3513 (806) 627-8211 - cell s

Naron, J.T. & Kelli ( JTPN) 1139 CR 401 Merkel, TX 79536 (325) 928-5425 c

Outlaw Genetics P.O. Box 804 Sonora, TX 76950 (325) 206-3615 c

Perkins, Robby 13201 Vicksburg Houston, TX 77015 (832) 488-3433 - day (713) 542-6934 - night c

Phillips, Marcus (MP) 1104 Shoreview Dr. Ennis, TX 75119 (214) 914-3404 (972) 875-4710 - night c

Reeves, Cole 1835 FM 219 Hico, TX 76457 (254) 624-3080 p

S&W Swine Productions (SWP) Scot Sullivan P.O. Box 1252 Robstown, TX 78380 (361) 960-6725 - day (361) 387-9686 - night c

Schaefer, Douglas 2901 CR 130 Garden City, TX 79739 (432) 517-0352 - day (432) 354-2564 c

Slough, Nicholas P.O. Box 1097 Gruver, TX 79040 (806) 736-0106 s

Spenrath, David & Carolyn (DC5) 134 Flat Rock Creek Rd. Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-3990 c

Spivey, James 9830 Co. Rd. 197 Breckenridge, TX 76424 (325) 330-2907 s

Stansell Showpigs 1051 Opossum Hollow Rd. Fluvanna, TX 79517 (432) 528-7684 c

Starr, Paul 1121 W Louisa Iowa Park, TX 76367 (940) 631-7086 c

Steele Farm (DPSF) Don & Dan 4896 Creek Rd. Temple, TX 76501 (254) 984-2479 c

Stephens’ Shires Farms Samantha Taylor Stephens 570 Santa Clara Loop Marion, TX 78124 (210) 413-7907 c

Stevens, Scott P.O. Box 182 Nursery, TX 77976 (361) 648-7181 - day (361) 572-8868 - night s

Street, Kaleb & Kenneth (KSKS) 5750 West Rd. R Dumas, TX 79029 (806) 674-9283 p

Terrill Family Chesters 8129 S Foster Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 (210) 269-4398 c

Thomas Farms (TTF) 28 Highland Dr. Ransom Canyon, TX 79366 (806) 829-2552 (806) 789-0669 - cell p

Tounget, Doug (TFP) 500 Ditmore Lane Bronte, TX 76933 (325) 656-9874 s

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Utley, Terry 207 SE 5th Knox City, TX 79529 (940) 256-3288 s

West Texas Genetics (HMAN) P.O. Box 34 Vancourt, TX 76955 (402) 429-4946 c

Whisenhunt Show Pigs P.O. Box 177 Cross Plains, TX 76443 (325) 665-9316 s

Wilde, Dale E. P.O. Box 292 Wall, TX 76957 (325) 450-3401 c

Williams Showpigs (SWSW) Savanna Williams 307 Arkansas Street Nocona, TX 76255 (940) 736-5720 c

Winter, Will 7506 E Hwy. 62-82 Idalou, TX 79329 (806) 239-5859 s

Wintex Farms (WTX) Jay Winter 8102 E CR 6300 Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 892-3089 (806) 438-2986 -cell c

Woodward Farms (WFWD) P.O. Box 301 White Deer, TX 79097 (806) 279-0019 s

Woolery, R.C. & Stacy (RSMW) 1121 Double File Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 801-3838 s

VIRGINIA Zook Polands William Zook 14250 Shirley Rd. Unionville, VA 22567 (540) 656-3520 p

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WASHINGTON J&J Livestock ( JJJ) John & Teresa Jonasson 38760 S.R. 20 Concrete, WA 98237 (360) 826-4703 - home (360) 770-9570 h

Mittan, Jacqueline (WRH) 15224 Martinson Rd. SE Yelm, WA 98597 (253) 315-9989 h

Tokima Woodlands Todd & Kristen Maser 2414 W Mason Rd. Deer Park, WA 99006 (509) 251-8719 h

WISCONSIN Aho Acres (AA) Nonnie Aho 6494 S Leggate Rd. Superior, WI 54880 (218) 591-0090 h

Baur, Roger (RBFC) 1752 State Hwy. 107 Mosinee, WI 54455 (715) 443-3425

North Branch Farms (ONBF) Joshua Ott N 8638 Harvestore Rd. Hibert, WI 54129 (920) 371-2071 h

Rake, Tom (TRF) 6840 Schumacher Rd. Waunakee, WI 53597 (608) 219-7467 - day (608) 849-7458 - night dianerake@aol.com c

Reinhardt Mini Ranch (REIN) Brent Reinhardt N 768 Center Rd. Merrie, WI 54452 (920) 216-5929 h

Roth, Jacob ( JPP) N 8360 Blue Bird Rd. Eland, WI 54427 (715) 881-0301 s

Schuldt, Jenna 75 2nd Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 (715) 651-1470 h

Brewer & Family, Todd N 6801 Cty. X Albany, WI 53502 (608) 862-3165 (608) 214-1760

Steel Polands & Chesters (DTS) Dave & Tristan Steel 1699 150th St. New Richmond, WI 54017 (715) 246-4102 - day (715) 760-0347 - night

Gilster, Michael & Norman (MNG) W2614 US Hwy. 16 Bangor, WI 54614 (608) 790-1261

Walstra Family, Robert (RWSF) W 8578 Lake Emily Rd. Waupun, WI 53963 (920) 763-3131

Holst, George (GH2) 26929 116 St. Trevor, WI 53179 (262) 862-2746

Watson, Curt (WATS) 2198 Stebbinville Rd. Edgerton, WI 53534 (608) 201-1859

J&M Acres 4414 S Odling Rd. Darien, WI 53114 (608) 713-2631 h

Kahl Spot Farm (KAHL) 19541 Gould Hill Rd. Blanchardville, WI 53516 (608) 484-3400 s

Kreuscher, Craig (KSF) 5205 Vandenboom Rd. Kansasville, WI 53139 (262) 206-7656 h

Kuhlow Girls Showpigs (LPI) 407 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 (608) 676-4497 s

Helpful Tips for All National Swine Shows 1. Adhere to all entry deadlines. 2. Check and re-check all health regulations. 3. Provide Premise ID numbers on all health papers. 4. Provide all registration numbers and ear notches to breed association office at least 7 days prior to leaving for the event. 5. Provide needed stress status information to breed association office a minimum of 7 days before event. 6. If you have litter certificates, request individual certificates of registry on all pigs being exhibited. 7. ALWAYS have two (2) copies of health papers for EACH animal exhibit. 8. Contact breed association office if you have a question—don’t wait until you are on your way to or arrive at the show. 9. Double check your pedigree for correct ear notch, date of birth, sex, ownership, etc. 10. Respect all exhibitors, staff and judges—they have the same rights as you. Good Luck in 2018!

CANADA Arnal, Frank & Kim P.O. Box 708 Eastend, SK Canada, SON OTO (306) 295-4049 h

K-lynn Hereford Connie Lavis Box 665 Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0 (780) 512-8010 h

Thunberg, Murray 339 Kossuth Rd., RR21 Cambridge, ON N3C 2V3 (647) 880-8019 h

Breeders listed in this directory have remained active association members by paying and/or by being charged for their yearly service fees ($75). BREEDERS DIGEST

If you’re on Facebook, remember to like: the American Berkshire page at American Berkshire Association the CPS page at Certified Pedigreed Swine and the Team Purebred page at Team Purebred

We’re In It For You To Win It!

Roy, Beth & Nancy Flach 7861 Angle Crossing Rd. • Oakley, IL 62501 (217) 972-8407 • flachfarms@gmail.com

21st Annual Show Pig Sale Sunday, April 8, 2018

1 p.m. (CT) Free lunch starting at 11 a.m.

150 to 200 Head Sell

Early January & February Pigs Available

Offering: Berks, Chesters, Durocs, Hamps, Herefords, Landrace, Polands, Spots, Yorks, Crossbreds All litters are bred to compete at any level. Check us out—the proof is in the banners! Auctioneer - Chad Day (260) 388-2876 • Jack Wall - CPS Representative (309) 945-3312

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all of our buyers in 2017 for giving us another tremendous year!

2017 Illinois State Fair Open Show Champion Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Poland China Gilt

2017 Multiple-Time Champion Duroc Gilt in Oklahoma

2017 Illinois State Fair Junior Show Illinois Bred Poland China Winner

2017 Ohio Fall Show Circuit Multiple-Time Winning Chester White Gilt

2017 Illinois State Fair Reserve Champion Land of Lincoln Hereford Gilt

OTHER 2017 FLACH FARMS WINNERS include multiple county, state, jackpot, and national champions. We have too many to list and don’t want to miss anyone. Once again we will be offering scholarships to all of our customers in the name of “Roger Flach Memorial Scholarship” to be presented this year at our sale. Please check our Facebook page and website for details.

Please check out our website: www.flachfarms.com and Roy’s Facebook page, for information on 2018 spring sales that we will be in and for information on boars we have to offer for breeding. HH We will also again be offering litters for the early Southwest Show Circuit – Louisville, Kansas City, etc.

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We will tend to breeding the sows and getting the pigs raised. We will leave the collection of purple ribbons, banners and awards up to you!

We are offering several opportunities to secure your next champion from Norman Bros. & Sons in 2018:

Online Sales on showpig.com

Watch for details or give us a call about the offering and the dates.

Attending Hirschfeld’s Spring Pig Sale, Benedict, Nebraska on April 7

A great set of Spots sired by the boars pictured below. Double Time Ooh La La x Waiting Game Owned by Top Cut Genetics, this boar was bred by the Hoge Family and is bred for the long haul. Not only an outcross to many of the popular genetic lines today, but a tremendous sire of look, balance, flexibility, and power. His young litters look outstanding.

Quiet Riot Never Stop x Raise The Bar We have been waiting almost a whole year to get litters out of this true creature. Selected as a pig from an Armstrong online sale, this young stud has impressed us every step of the way. When stoutness, rib, feat, width, flexibility, appropriate body length, and muscle all comes together in a stress negative package, wow!

Is What He Is Double Time x Loud Mouth Purchased at the 2017 Summer Type Conference, this is one bold ribbed, stout hog who is bred for power. Bred by the Deck family and co-owned with A Cut Above, you will be impressed with the power in his spring litters.

NBS — Truly a Genetic Difference

NORMAN BROS. & SONS Pigs always available at the farm!

7242 E. 2700th Rd., Sidell, IL 61876 Greg (217) 887-2506 - home (217) 822-2506 - cell Grant (217) 822-2508

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Dan Naughton Dan Naughton Auctioneer Dan Naughton Auctioneer Ringman Auctioneer Ringman Ringman Mark It Sold! MarkLivestock It Sold! Machinery, Livestock, Household Machinery Machinery, Livestock, Household For all your Sale Day Needs For all your Sale Day Real Needs Estate Home: (217) 648-2356 Home: (217) 648-2356 Cell: (217) 304-6502 2487 North 2100 East Ave. Cell: (217) 2487 North304-6502 2100 East Ave. Atlanta, IL 61723 2487 North 2100 East Ave. Atlanta, IL 61723 Atlanta, IL 61723

(217) 304-6502

419.566.1599 OFFICE: 121 Jackson Street • Plain City, OH 43064

Livestock Real Estate Farm Equipment

www.thewendtgroup.com

Auctioneer/Ringman Auctioneer/Ringman

Col. Jon Fisher 6872 N. STATE ROAD 19

968 Co. Rd. 1000 1000 N. KOKOMO, INN.46902 Champaign, IL IL Champaign, 61821 800/282-0428 800/282-0428

260.388.2876

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS INDEX TOBerkshire ADVERTISERS American Association

Certified Pedigreed IOWA Swine COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL AJC Berkshires...................................... 88 ADM Alliance Nutrition.......................... 7 IOWA Team Purebred Berkshires...................................... 8853 ADM Nutrition.......................... 785 AJC Albertson, Neil & Sons ......................... Baker,Alliance Dan............................................. Neil & Sons .........................44-45 Baker, Dan............................................. 53 Conover, Al............................................8585 Albertson, Davis, Brad....................................... Conover, Al............................................ 8585 Davis, Brad....................................... 44-45 5 Fisher, Jon.............................................. Goodwin Family Farms........................... Fisher, Jon.............................................. 85 9 Goodwin Family Farms........................... Kent Show Feeds..................................... Iowa Berkshire Association...................557 Kent Show Feeds..................................... 5757 Naughton, Dan....................................... 985 Iowa IowaBerkshire Chester Association................... White Association ........... Naughton, Dan....................................... 8585 Iowa White Association ........... 5718 Wendt, Kevin......................................... IowaChester Spotted Association ...................... March 24 Wendt, Kevin......................................... Spotted Association ...................... 1817 Williams Olson Spot Classic Farm.................................... Land & Cattle Auction Co.Midwest ...8585 Iowa CPS Hereford Winter Williams Land & Cattle Auction Co. ... 85 Olson Spot Farm.................................... 1769 Phenotypic Acres................................... Sedalia, Missouri Phenotypic Acres................................... 6979 Schmidt, Randy and Becky ................... ARKANSAS Schmidt, Randy and Becky ................... 7984 ARKANSAS Masters, Jerry ........................................ 26 Schminke’s Chesters.............................. March 25 Masters, Jerry ........................................ 26 Schminke’s Chesters.............................. 84 2 Tucker’s Polands ..................................... CPS Eastern Extravaganza Tucker’s Polands ..................................... 2 COLORADO COLORADO Lebanon, Collins, Gerald & Fonda ...................... 86 Indiana MINNESOTA Collins, Gerald & Fonda ...................... 86 MINNESOTA Resler, Steven ........................................ 27 AprilResler, 7 Steven ........................................ 27 ILLINOIS ILLINOIS Armstrong Genetics................................. 3Extravaganza MISSOURI CPS Western Armstrong Genetics................................. 347 MISSOURI Beaver, Paul & Sons & Families........... Brown Farms ......................................... 54 Grand Island, Nebraska Beaver, Paul & Sons & Families........... 47 Brown Farms ......................................... 54 Center Prairie Genetics.......................... 25 Missouri Berkshire Association............. 73 Center Prairie Genetics.......................... 25 Missouri Berkshire Association............. 73 Dirks Farms ........................................... 55 Missouri Spot Breeders Association...... 12 June Dirks Farms ........................................... 55 5-9 Missouri Spot Breeders Association...... 12 Hi Point World Genetics................................... Polands ....................................... 86 83 Reid’s Pork Expo & World Expo Junior National Hi Point Genetics................................... Reid’s Polands ....................................... 86 83 Pork Hyland Farm, Wilma Mende ................. 32 Hyland Farm, Wilma Mende ................. 32 Des Moines, Iowa Illinois Berkshire Association ............... 78 NEBRASKA Illinois Berkshire Association ............... 78 NEBRASKA Cut Above ............................................ IllinoisChester ChesterWhite WhiteAssociation Association........ ........4848 AA Cut Above ............................................ Illinois 8 8 June 26-30 IllinoisPoland PolandChina ChinaAssociation Association......... .........3232 Illinois Summer Type Conference & Team Purebred National Junior Show Illinois Spotted Association................... OHIO Illinois Spotted Association................... 1818 OHIO Look Family Polands ............................ 34 Breeder’s Choice ................................... Springfield, Illinois Choice ................................... Look Family Polands ............................ 34 Breeder’s 5656 MR Hogs ............................................... 69 Ohio Berkshire Association................... MR Hogs ............................................... 69 Ohio Berkshire Association................... 2424 MillsBros. Bros.Polands Polands ............................... Ohio Chester White Association ........... Mills ............................... Ohio Chester White ........... 2424 3030 and Stay updated on show rules regulations by Association visiting Ohio Poland China Association............. RBC Chesters ........................................ 53 Poland China Association............. 2424 RBC Chesters ........................................ 53 Ohio the associations’ websites or Facebook pages. Ohio Spotted Association ...................... Shaffner,Ken Ken&&Wabash Wabash ValleyBerks.. Berks.. Spotted Association ...................... 2424 Shaffner, Valley 6969 Ohio PierceSwine Swine Farm................................. TwinOaks OaksFarm Farm.................................... .................................... Farm................................. 1818 Twin 4646 Pierce www.americanberkshire.com Waits,Jim Jim.............................................. ..............................................5555 Waits, www.cpsswine.com OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA www.teampurebred.com Bellettini, Johnnie.................................. INDIANA Bellettini, Johnnie.................................. 1010 INDIANA Miller, Arnholt,Nathan Nathan..................................... .....................................3232 Miller, Wade .......................................... Arnholt, Wade .......................................... 5454 FarrerStock StockFarm.................................... Farm....................................6 6 Turkey Turkey Pen Hollow Chesters................. Farrer Pen Hollow Chesters................. 8282 IndianaBerkshire BerkshireAssociation............... Association...............6868 Indiana IndianaChester ChesterWhite WhiteAssociation Association....... TEXAS .......5454 TEXAS Indiana Stephens Farms ................................ 80-81 IndianaPoland PolandChina ChinaAssociation......... Association.........2626 Stephens Farms ................................ 80-81 Indiana IndianaSpotted SpottedAssociation Association.................. ..................3131 Indiana WISCONSIN IrwinSpot SpotFarm..................................... Farm.....................................2727 WISCONSIN Irwin RakeFamily, Family, Tom ................................. Parkison&&Rodibaugh Rodibaugh.......................... ..........................4646 Rake Tom ................................. 4949 Parkison RobinRidge RidgeFarm Farm................................. .................................4848 Robin Shaffer’sGold GoldRush Rush.............................. ..............................8787 Shaffer’s

2018 SHOW & SALE DATES

Breeders Digest June-July Issue

David Mullins Danville, Ind.

Advertising Deadline Advertising AdvertisingDeadline: Deadline: July July15 15 April 27 317.503.2798 Licensed Auctioneer

For the For theSeptember-October September-OctoberIssue Issueofofthe theBreeders BreedersDigest Digest www.dmauctioneer.com Book your sale today!

Dan Dan E. E. Baker Baker

Auctioneer Auctioneer 7714 7714 W. W. 500 500 N N West Lafayette, IN West Lafayette, IN 47906-9229 47906-9229

(765) (765) 583-2466 583-2466

BREEDERS DIGEST BREEDERS DIGEST for for July-Aug. July-Aug.2009 2009

Land Land&& Cattle Cattle Auction AuctionCo. Co. Mike MikeWilliams Williams• Owner • Owner- Auctioneer - Auctioneer 18130 Brush Creek Rd. 18130 Brush Creek Rd. Higginsville, MO 64037 Higginsville, MO 64037 ph: 660-584-5210 • cell: 816-797-5450 ph: 660-584-5210 • cell: 816-797-5450 BREEDERS DIGEST

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OppOrtunities everywhere yOu LOOk 2018 Spring Sales

8th Annual High Honors Pig & Goat Sale

2017 Team Purebred National Junior Show 4th Overall Hereford Barrow

Saturday, April 14 • 10 a.m. Viewing • Noon Sale Lunch Provided • Dodge Co. Fairgrounds, Kasson, Minn.

Field of Dreams

Saturday, March 17 • Lafayette, Ind.

Western Express ONLINE Sale

Thursday, March 22 • showpig.com With Niehaus & Feldman and Team Loos

2017 Team Purebred National Junior Show Reserve Champion Hereford Gilt

Promise Me Purple

Saturday, March 24 • Goshen, Ind.

CPS Eastern Extravaganza

Sunday, March 25 • Lebanon, Ind.

CPS Western Extravaganza

Saturday, April 7 • Grand Island, Neb.

Sires include:

Spots — Beatdown, Millennial Herefords — Best In Show, Wildfire, WDB You Bet Trump, Machine Gun Chesters —Fireworks, White Lite, Blizzard Warning Durocs — Cash Rent, Brake Lights, Watch And Learn, Taking Lessons, Attention, All Inclusive, Clear Choice Hampshires — New Recruit, World Class, Barn Burner Crossbreds — Artic Sky, Excalibur, Make, Big Game, Come To Dad, Mailman, Make The Splash, After Dark, Exclusive, Bud, Keith, Battle Field

StEvEn and JiLL RESLER

NORGTENHETISCTS AR daLE MiLLER

6743 auStin Rd., OwatOnna, Mn 55060 • (507) 456-7746 HaMpSHiRES • tERRy wOLtERS (507) 215-0474

(651) 437-2911 - HOME (651) 895-4342 - CELL

www.reslerspotsanddurocs.com

THE SOURCE… For Spotted Females and Show Pigs!

Show Pig Sale —

Saturday, March 31, 1 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion, Nebraska Featuring Spots by Heads Up, Beatdown, and Nubbin Also offering Chesters, Hamps, and Crossbreds Stay tuned for pictures and information on our Facebook page and our website, prior to sale day.

Championship Quality like this sells March 31! Kevin Wetovick 47761 State Hwy. 14 • Fullerton, NE 68638 (308) 550-0965 - cell • (308) 536-2731 - home

MARCH 2018

Where Production Comes First

BREEDERS DIGEST

Like Wetovick Showpigs on Facebook www.wetovickshowpigs.com

Index to Advertisers COMMERCIAL ABA Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

M&R Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Smitty’s Chesters & Smith Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

ADM Alliance Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . 9

Stayton Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Conover, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wilson Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Baker, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Day, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Hereford Midwest Winter Classic . . 77

Mullins, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Naughton, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Purina Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tamworth Swine Association . . . . . . 74

TNT Show Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Wendt, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Williams Land & Cattle Auction Co . . . . . . . . . 95

ARKANSAS

Voigts, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Windy Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

INDIANA Certified Indiana Bred . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Farrer Stock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Indiana Berkshire Association . . . . . . 67

Neier Showpigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Parkison & Rodibaugh . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Winner’s Choice Pig Sale . . . . . . . . . 59

Sugar Creek Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

AJC Berkshires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

ILLINOIS

Lane Show Pigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Armstrong Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Breeders Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Conover, Brice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Neihaus & Feldman Genetics . . . . . 56

Phenotypic Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Schminke’s Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Brockman Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Tucker’s Polands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Center Prairie Genetics . . . . . . . . . . 45

KANSAS

Cass County Pig Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Flach Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Hyland Farm, Wilma Mende . . . . . . 76

Illinois Berkshire Association . . . . 19

Miller Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Norman Bros . & Sons . . . . . . . . . 93

RBC Chesters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Range Hog Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Raasch Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Reid Berks, Harlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Reid’s Polands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

NEBRASKA A Cut Above Show Pigs . . . . . . 30-31

Joy Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 M&R Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Wehrbein Genetics, Doug . . . . . . . . 44

Wetovick Swine Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 96

OHIO Clint High Showpigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lean Value Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55

Ohio Breeders - All Breeds . . . . . . . 40

Sharrett Family Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 43

IOWA

Masters, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5-Star Spectacular Pig Sale . . . . . . . 29

Missouri Berkshire Association . . . . . 37

Scheller, Larry E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MINNESOTA Kurobuta Berkshire, LLC . . . . . . . . . 17 Resler Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Shipley Swine Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OKLAHOMA CKL Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Rice, Raymond & Sheryl . . . . . . . . . . 3 Triple B Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

PENNSYLVANIA Parlett, James & Gus . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

SOUTH DAKOTA Wolff Family Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TEXAS West Texas Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

MISSOURI All American Pig Sale . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2018 Sponsorship Levels & Events

It’s time to make your 2018 sponsorship commitment to Team Purebred . Sponsorship levels and specific events that your donation can be applied to are shown below . Thank you in advance for your continued support of this youth organization .

R E D N I EM

Diamond ($10,000+) • Platinum ($2,500-$9,999) • Gold ($1,000-$2,499) Silver ($500-$999) • Bronze ($250-$499) • Fan Club ($25-$249) Southwest Regional • Mid-South Regional World Pork Expo Junior National • National Junior Show National Barrow Show® Junior Classic • Eastern Regional This One’s For The Girls Bred Gilt Sale

Sponsorship Form on page 32 in this issue. BREEDERS DIGEST

MARCH 2018

Get to the Winner’s Circle in 2018 with

AG GENETICS

Watch for our online sales this spring and call to discuss the pigs we have for sale, privately, off-the-farm. We have a great selection of Spots, Chesters and Berks, born December 1 to mid-February.

12495 Shiloh Church Rd., – The Brand of Excellence Huntsville, IL 62344 www.armstronggenetics.com armstronggenetics@gmail.com QUOTE: Right thinking is: positive not J.R., Ali, Taylor, Mitch & Levi (217) 440-7768 negative, unselfish not self-centered, creative Bob & Rhonda (217) 667-2762 not destructive, and kindly not hateful. Kristy, Kendall, Clayton & Logan 98

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