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August / September 2014

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August / September 2014

Happy125th Anniversary

UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 1st ~ Start Selling Major Show CTBR Certificates 29th - 31st ~ NJSA Southwest Regional, Chickasha, OK

Celebrating the past while embracing the future! TPPA Mission Statement “The mission of the Texas Pork Producers Association is to help our members produce and market pork for a profit.”

31st ~ TPPA Membership Expires Go to page 87 for membership form

SEPTEMBER 1 ~ CTBR Litter Record Deadline st

1st ~ State Fair CTBR Breeder Logs Due 12th - 20th ~ Tri-State Fair, Amarillo, TX

Producer Connection is the official publication of the Texas Pork Producers Association and is published by the Texas Pork Producers Association. All inquiries should be directed to the TPPA office.

17th ~ PEDv Seminar, Lubbock, TX - Target audience: those traveling to purchase show pigs

Advertising Information To place an ad or for advertising rates and guidelines, please contact Texas Pork Producers Association at (512) 453-0615 or communications@texaspork.org

25th - 28th ~ State Fair of Texas Junior Breeding Gilt Show

19th - 27th ~ Panhandle South Plains Fair, Lubbock, TX

27th~ State Fair of Texas Swine Skillathon 29th - Oct. 2nd ~ State Fair of Texas Barrow Show

Texas Pork Producers Association P.O. Box 10168 Austin, Texas 78766 800-501-7675 - Phone 512-453-0615 - Local Phone 512-451-5536 - Fax tppa@texaspork.org www.texaspork.org Texas Pork Producers Association 8500 Shoal Creek Blvd. Bldg. 4, Suite 120 Austin, Texas 78757

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

President - Kenneth Kensing, Fredericksburg

Lorenzo Devora, Pipe Creek Rory Duelm, New Braunfels Mike Gruber, Dalhart Kurt Kelso, Seguin David Kempen, San Angelo Barret Klein, Boerne Cody McCleery, Weatherford Robert Peffley, Miami Chuck Real, Marion Ewrin Schwartz, Jr., San Angelo Stanley Young, Lubbock

Executive Vice President Brandon R. Gunn bgunn@texaspork.org

President Elect - Kyle Stephens, Amarillo Vice President - Jimmy Hayes, Port Lavaca Immediate Past President - Melton Harms, Springtown Executive Member - Corby Barrett, Perryton Executive Member - Denny Belew, Tahoka Executive Member - Jay Winter, Lubbock

Director of Communications Cassidy Smith csmith@texaspork.org Administrative Assistant Jo Ann Mills tppa@texaspork.org

Certiﬁed Texas Bred Registry Important Dates for Texas Major Shows August 1, 2014

Major Show CTBR Certiﬁcates can be purchased * Must submit Litter Record * Must be a paid TPPA Member in “Good Standing”

September 1, 2014

Litter Record Due to TPPA Ofﬁce * $100.00 Fee for Late Litter Record * No Litter Records accepted after December 15, 2014

December 15, 2014

No Litter Records Accepted after December 15th

December 16, 2014

Major Show CTBR Certiﬁcate prices increase to $14 each

January 1, 2015

Major Show Breeder Logs Due * $25.00 Fee for Late Breeder Log

January 15, 2014

Major Show CTBR Certiﬁcate prices increase to $35 each

Litter Records available on Page 88 to tear out and return to TPPA! 4

Market News Wiechman Pig Company

July29, 2014 (Daily Buying Station)

Production Agriculture Needs You!

Top Butchers (230-290 lbs.) - $84.04/cwt. Sows (< 450 lbs.) - $0.77/lb. Sows (450 - 500 lbs.) - $0.79/lb. Sows (500 - 550 lbs.) - $0.81/lb. Sows (550 - 600 lbs.) - $0.82/lb. Sows (600+ lbs.) - $0.83/lb. Big Boars - $30.00 /cwt.

Gainesville Livestock Auction July 15, 2014

This honorable Career needs bright minds like yours so that we can continue to lead the world in food production. Texas Farm, LLC, a growing Pork Production Company, is expanding its Animal Production and Production Leadership Team.

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Bring your Bright Mind and start Helping Feed the World! Contact us at 4200 South Main Perryton, Texas or contact Isabel (806) 435-5935 ext. 3100; idominguez@texasfarmpork.com or Shannon (806) 202-6457; sseay@texasfarmpork.com to start pursuing your future today.

#1 Butchers (230-270 lbs.) - $0.85 - $1.25/lb. #2 Butchers (220-280 lbs.) - $0.60 - $0.85/lb. Sows (<400 lbs.) - $0.35 - $0.60/lb. Sows (400-500 lbs.) - $0.50 - $0.60/lb. Sows (500-700 lbs.) - $0.50 - $0.55/lb. Feeder Pigs (25-90 lbs.) - $0.25 - $1.00/lb. Feeder Pigs (100-175 lbs.) - $0.90 - $1.25/lb. Boars (<200 lbs.) - $0.50 - $0.75/lb. Boars (200 - 300 lbs.) - $0.30 - $0.40/lb. Boars (300+ lbs.) - $0.15 - $0.25/lb.

Brenham Livestock Auction July 25, 2014

Butchers 1-2 Grade (230-260 lbs.) - $0.90 - $1.00/lb. Butchers 2-3 Grade (225-275 lbs.) - $0.85 - $0.95/lb. Butchers 3-4 Grade (225-275 lbs.) - $0.80 - $0.90/lb. Packer Sows 1-2 Grade (550-700 lbs.) - $0.50 - $0.60/lb. Packer Sows 2-3 Grade (350-500 lbs.) - $0.45 - $0.50/lb. Packer Sows 3-4 Grade (250-500 lbs.) - $0.40 - $0.45/lb. Lightweight Boars - $0.40 - $0.50/lb. Feeder Pigs 1-2 Grade (40-80 lbs.) - $1.20 - $1.30/lb. Feeder Pigs 2-3 Grade (40-80 lbs.) - $1.00 - $1.10/lb.

Seguin Cattle Company July 22, 2014

#1 Butchers - $1.00 - $1.10/lb. #2 Butchers - $0.90 - $0.95/lb. Sows - $0.50 - $0.85/lb. Feeder Pigs - $1.20 - $1.35/lb. Feeder Shoats - $1.15-$1.25/lb.

Muleshoe Livestock Auction July 26, 2014

Top Butchers (230-290 lbs.) - $0.80 - $0.85/lb. Feeder Shoats (100-160 lbs.) - $1.10 - $ 1.15/lb. Sows - $0.70 - $0.75/lb.

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Congratulations to all our Winners! Casey Sullivan Reserve Champion Hampshire Boar San Antonio Livestock Show

Ross Sullivan Reserve Champion Chester Boar San Antonio Livestock Show

Trayton Preiss Champion White OPB Blanco County

Casey Sullivan Champion OPB Kleberg-Kennedy County Gilt Show

Jalyn Harvey Reserve Champion Spot Nueces County

Casey Sullivan Reserve Champion Landrace Nueces County

Kendall Braune 6th Place Class 1 Berkshire & CTBR Class Champion Houston Livestock Show Home: 361-387-9686

Congratulations Ty Preiss on your Reserve Grand Champion at the Blanco County Youth Show. This purebred Berkshire Barrow was a Willis X Hawg Leg. GREAT JOB!

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Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus®) combines

food safety and animal well-being principles into a widelyrespected and used certification program. By becoming PQA Plus certified, pork producers demonstrate commitment to provide high quality, responsibly produced products.

PQA Plus is revised every three years to increase its

effectiveness, incorporate new research information, and ensure its validity with customers and now includes: • Online recertification option • Alignment of 10 Good Production Practices (GPPs) with the We CareSM Ethical Principles • Individual testing component • Required corrective action plan for site assessment non-compliant findings

Learn more about PQA Plus by visiting www.pork.org/certification or by calling the Pork Checkoff Service Center (800) 456-7675.

Contact your State Association for more information on PQA Plus certification

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USDA issues federal reporting order on swine enteric coronavirus diseases; grants conditional vaccine license Posted on June 23, 2014 by kbradley In compliance with a recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal order requiring diagnostic laboratories to report swine enteric coronavirus diseases (SECD), the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will disclose positive and negative test information for the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and the porcine deltacoronavirus to the USDA and State animal health officials (SAHO). This order is effective as of June 5, 2014. Though PEDv has been an issue within the swine industry for some time, the discovery of several new swine corona viruses prompted USDA to take action. The USDA estimates that PEDv has killed nearly 7 million piglets and the number of market-ready hogs in 2014 could fall by more than 10-percent compared to those in 2013 because of the virus’ impact. In a written release, the USDA said: “We believe it is important from the standpoint of overall U.S. animal health for USDA and State animal health authorities to play a greater role in monitoring these diseases, tracing their spread, and advising on best practices to address and control them.”

TVMDL Amarillo developed a polymerase chain reaction test earlier this year, to detect PEDv antigen, as well as an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect porcine coronavirus type 2 antibody.

Producers and/or veterinarians testing for a SECD disease will now be required to provide a premises identification number (PIN) when submitting samples. Regardless of positive or negative test results, the following information will be sent to the USDA and/or SAHO. •PIN •Date the sample was collected •Type of unit being sampled (sow, nursery, finisher) •Test method to make the diagnosis •Diagnostic test result Both the TVMDL and the USDA will protect the client’s confidential information. If a positive test is reported to the USDA or SAHO, the testing operation will be required to work with a veterinarian to develop and implement a herd management plan. This plan must be provided to USDA officials. This requirement is designed to immediately address the outbreak and prevent the spread of the virus so as to best support business continuity for commercial pork producers. Texas producers and veterinarians should contact the Texas Animal Health Commission at 1.800.550.8242 for more information. According to the USDA, the exact details of a successful herd management plan will be developed in cooperation with SAHO, veterinarians and producers in the coming weeks. However, a herd management plan should include the following: •Employee and visitor biosecurity enhancement •Biosecurity for pigs coming on to site •Cleaning and disinfection of facility •Monitoring trucks and trucking personnel •Tracking feed components

To aid in implementing testing requirements, herd management and more, the USDA has allotted more than $26 million to combat PEDV. This money will support the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service’s development of vaccines, support State’s herd management and disease control activities, provide cost-share funding for producers of infected herds to support biosecurity practices, and support the National Animal Health Laboratory Network’s (NAHLN) diagnostic laboratories

research on genomic sequencing for newly positive herds. TVMDL is one of the 12 core NAHLN laboratories.

Veterinarians are on the front line for recognizing and addressing illness if it strikes. TVMDL relies on veterinarians to provide thorough information when submitting diagnostic samples for testing. This information will aid the USDA in determining the magnitude of SECD impact as well as assist in managing the disease. The ultimate goal is to stop the spread of the viruses and maintain business continuity for the swine industry. Additionally, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the first conditional vaccine license for PEDv was granted to Harrisvaccines, Inc. The Ames, Iowa, company developed the vaccine for use in sows. According to the USDA, the vaccinated sows would build an antibody that is transmitted to piglets through the sowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk. Therefore, the piglets would also build antibodies.

APHIS granted the conditional license based on preliminary studies that showed promising results of an effective vaccine. In emergent situations, such as with PEDv, APHIS supports rapid development of vaccines. The developing company can continue to pursue full licensing while producers are able to use the vaccine to protect herds.

For more information on the conditional vaccine and USDA testing requirements, visit aphis.usda.gov. If you have questions regarding swine corona virus testing, contact TVMDL Amarillo at 888.646.5624, or TVMDL College Station at 888.646.5623. Visit tvmdl.tamu.edu for complete laboratory testing information.

Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science 2014 Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by Texas Pork Producers Association

Tyler Coufal Troy, TX

Sara Arsenault Cameron Park, CA

Dakota Moyers Newcastle, OK

2014 Texas Pork Leadership Camp

Long Days. Short Nights. Invaluable Experiences.

Youth from across Texas gathered for day one of the TPPA Texas Pork Leadership Camp in Amarillo on June 15, 2014. After being chosen from a group of applicants, 15 teenagers, including high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, loaded up on a tour bus headed for various stops over the course of five days that would educate them on every aspect of the pork industry, from conception to consumption. Coming from show pig backgrounds, the experience proved to be a reality check to most attendants, as they learned of the magnitude of commercial hog operations in North Texas, and the overall impact of the Texas and United States pork industry. The TPPA staff also had the chance to learn throughout camp; despite the fact we have all been on camp at least once before, whether as a camper or a chaperone. The opening day of camp is always very interesting! The campers get the chance to meet each other and the chaperones get to meet each of them and then learn to deal with their different personalities. It is all just part of the fun! Aside from having the incredible opportunity to meet industry leaders of today, there is no way to know which young person among the participants may go on to be the next dominant Texas hog breeder of the future. After all, that’s why getting to meet people is a major reason that the TPPA holds this event for youth, while providing endless education opportunities and exposure to many different careers that are out there for those interested in any segment of the pork production industry. During day one, we toured the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Lab (TVMDL) in Amarillo and met with Dr. Robert Sprowls, who was gracious to guide us on a tour of the facility. We found that many, many kids show some kind of interest in research and the field of veterinary medicine as this was the first of quite a few times that we ended up behind schedule due to the campers heightened curiosity of the places we went and the things we saw. All in the first day, we also were given a lesson in Media Training from James Hunt of KGNC Radio, and had a very informative discussion with our hosts at West Texas A&M University, who presented the topic of College Preparation to our participants, and fed us a satisfying pork chop

meal. We got back late that night, but still managed to get through a chat about the main focus of the TPPA and view commercial vs. show pig comparisons, without completely falling asleep. Day two seems to be the hardest day to get through because the majority of the kids can’t come to terms with the fact that they actually need sleep, and truly believe they can somehow convince the hotel to open the pool after the posted hours. We may have had to threaten leaving some of those who arrived late to breakfast that morning, but once aboard the bus, some caught up on sleep and others played an exciting game of “20 Questions” up front with the staff. Looking out the windows of the bus, we could see the sun come up on the Cadillac Ranch outside of Amarillo. When we got to Cargill in Dalhart, we enjoyed a conversation with Mike Gruber, their General Manager who happens to also be on the TPPA Board of Directors. We were all astounded to see their impressive farm, where they house thousands of sows, some of which were nursing up to 15 pigs. I think many of the kids were enthused to see some hogs, and they saw them by the thousands! This operation markets their terminal offspring at weaning to head to a finishing site in the Midwest. This shower in/shower out facility provided a unique experience for us, and a look at the stringent biosecurity measures that are taken to keep diseases away as much as possible. Later, we toured Seaboard Packing Plant in Guymon, Oklahoma, where there are over 30 different dialects spoken by various employees, and thousands of hogs harvested per day. Here we saw proper hog handling techniques for animals arriving at the plant, and how specialized and efficient a place like Seaboard is. We weren’t allowed to take pictures there, but we looked exceptional in our hard hats, safety glasses, and white coats, let me assure you! From there, we ventured back into Texas, this time to Perryton to get a driving tour of Texas Farm. During our conversation with them on the bus, 12

they answered many of our questions about hog production and which management practices are important to them. Following an awesome pork supper that evening, we listened as Corby Barrett, head of Human Resources and General Aﬀairs at Texas Farm and another member of the TPPA Board of Directors, spoke to us about all that they do at their farm. Robert Peﬄey, also a TPPA Board member and the Operations Manager at Smithfield Premium Genetics, discussed the importance of seedstock production, the rich history behind their genetics, and where they see themselves going in the future. It’s such a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with our Board members and have them speak about their impressive, highly sophisticated farms. That concluded day two, and we made our way back to Amarillo for a short night of sleep, before a long day three. Our third day began with the trip to Lubbock, where the Texas Tech University Department of Animal & Food Sciences hosted a live hog evaluation session, followed by a very up-close view at their harvesting facility. This was very hands-on, and we were all fascinated to get to take part in the pig harvesting process we had watched others do the day before at Seaboard’s facility. Brittany Backus then led a talk covering Swine Welfare which opened up an extensive conversation about how the public views some of the nation’s hog farming practices, and how we can set the record straight and explain how we do everything for a reason on our farms. Next, we went to the newly constructed Bayer Museum of Agriculture. Camp chaperone and member of the TPPA Board of Directors, Stanley Young, had prepared an incredible nacho bar using various pork cuts, and he even made bacon brownies for dessert! Stanley then informed the group on the background of the museum and how it came about, and we had the chance to look around for ourselves. It is quite impressive and definitely a tour anyone would want to take. Dr. Lyda Garcia of TTU spoke to us about Careers in Agriculture and Denny Belew, yet another TPPA

Board member, led a discussion covering the boar collection process. For those that have not been around Mr. Belew, he’ll explain things an entertaining way only he can. Between Denny and Stanley both, there is no telling how many years of hog production knowledge we had access to. Day three was completed and that night at the hotel the kids had a chance to prepare their oral presentations for the following day, after being instructed that they could discuss any swine-related topic of their choice. Wednesday, June 18th, we ventured to Tyson-Wright Brand Foods in Vernon, Texas, who are the makers of “Wright Brand” bacon that can be found in Wal-Mart and other stores. Since the trip, I think I’ve seen more Wright Brand Bacon in the fridges I’ve looked in than any other variety and when I’ve seen the establishment number “2269” on the package, it’s neat to know we’ve been to the plant where that was processed. Oh yeah, they also served us a bacon buffet with as much of any kind of bacon we wanted for breakfast! On the way back, the youth gave their oral presentations. It’s exciting to see them come out of their shell and embrace talking about something that interests them, or at the very least, stretching their comfort zone and doing their best to do a good job. I think part of their effort is actually driven by the fact that they know either Stanley or Brandon will grill them with questions if they don’t fully explain their viewpoint on their subject matter. It’s all in good fun though, and the concept is for them to be able to handle being asked tough questions. It’s what they must do for our industry, and the variety of topics the kids come up with, help to embed the idea that there are so many different careers in the pork industry in their mind. We journeyed back to Market Street Grocery in Lubbock, and after having their Meats Manager speak on retail and distribution, the campers had a Pork Product Scavenger Hunt. It was a five-way tie between the groups for first place (that’s the story anyway). After, we all received Food Handling Certification at Texas Tech, and then went to Main Event for a great time where we took out aggression in laser tag, and got comic relief watching some of our bowling techniques. One more day left, and I don’t think anyone w a s n ’ t

longing for sleep. The final day began with Carcass Evaluation/ Fabrication at Texas Tech, led by Dr. Mark Miller, who has coached many champion meat judging teams. We processed the carcasses we had worked with from two days before, down further into different cuts, and got to work hands-on in the meat lab. After that, we began the muchanticipated Media Interviews, assisted by Kay Ledbetter, while also enjoying some product development tests that a PhD student at Texas Tech was conducting and participating in pork sensory panels. We sampled some delicious food, and alternated a group between that and the interviews. I’m not sure why everyone gets so stressed out over the interview aspect, but I think it might be because we review the footage of them with the entire group. It’s all constructive criticism though, and many times when they saw what they could improve upon, they were quick to point it out themselves. The kids performed brilliantly even though they all made it well known they were nervous. We discussed where they could improve on their interview skills when talking with the media. It’s important to be reminded, for instance, that people just don’t know why most pigs are raised indoors, so we need to share that we have environmental control this way, and that they’re safe from the elements and predators, and we can keep disease out much better. That’s one example of many of the types of questions that these young people would be asked by someone who just wants to know more about pig farming. If they didn’t perform the best that day, now they know exactly how to handle questions they may receive. The opportunity to share our message should be embraced, and I think these kids will surely do that. To finish off the camp, we had a quiz bowl competition being composed of questions that the campers themselves had submitted throughout the trip. At each stop, they wrote down the question and answer to facts that they had heard, or something the tour guides said that stood out to them. This way, they know what kind of questions will be asked, because they helped submit them. Sara McManus was victorious in the Quiz Bowl Competition! Afterward, the parents joined us for closing remarks from camp staff and we said our farewells, with everyone feeling a sense of fulfillment having made it through camp with little to no bumps in the road along the way. Between taking “selfies” (and “groupies”) on the bus and listening to the interns quote the latest movies or sing greatest

hits, everyone, including our generous bus drivers, had the chance to take in more information than even capable of processing fully. With that said though, Sarah Jones of Conroe, Texas, Sara McManus of McDade, Texas, and Reagan Langemeier of Marion, Texas were each recognized with a scholarship, due to their work ethic, dedication to selfgrowth, and grasp of various concepts including, but not limited to, carcass fabrication, public speaking, quiz bowl, media interviews, and laser tag (okay, laser tag didn’t really weigh in the decision). The Texas Pork Leadership Camp is a unique opportunity for youth interested in the swine industry to be able to visit operations and facilities that they would not get to see otherwise, and have the chance to speak with industry leaders in Texas and the entire country, as some of the firms we saw also lead the nation at what they do. More than providing youth with an excellent learning opportunity, the camp also assists in developing and improving leadership and communications skills, and there are scholarships awarded to top campers. With all of this, although tiresome, the Texas Pork Leadership Camp is extremely rewarding from an educational standpoint and it’s a great opportunity to make friends from across the state. To our campers this year: Thank you for joining us, we hope you had a great time! To future campers: Feel free to ask us questions that you may have about camp, and strongly consider going next year! As many others and myself have found out, you will be glad you did.

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September 27, 2014 at 8:00 pm Kendall County Fairgrounds Highway 46 East Boerne, TX Consigners will include: DL Show Pigs ~ Josh Krohn of Lamesa BK Genetics ~ Glenn Kaiser of Center Point Luke Lindner of Comfort

Sales at farm by appointment CONTACT US Lance, Tracey, Brittni, Barrett & Baeley Allerkamp 830.739.5631 830.995.2930 52210 IH 10 East Access Rd. Comfort, Texas

Breeder Spotlight

Shannon Barbee Show Pigs

Shannon, Tammy, Taylor, Hope, Breely, Ansley Barbee

Hamlin, Texas

Shannon Barbee, Owner of Shannon Barbee Show Pigs, is soon to be a prominent face in the hog barn and you may have already seen him at the backdrop with some of his champion barrows and gilts! Located in Hamlin, Texas, it all began with five gilts in the spring of 2010, and has gradually grown to 30 crossbred sows at the present time. The primary focus has been farrowing in the fall to make barrows and gilts for the spring majors, but in 2015 they plan to have several litters farrowed for summer jackpots and the State Fair of Texas.

Where it Began...

Shannon grew up in Floydada, Texas with his parents, Larry and Valdonna, and his younger siblings, Shayla and Blake. Both of his parents were also born and raised in Floydada, so he was able to grow up with a large extended family around him, something he considers a huge blessing. He was introduced to hogs at a young age. He recalls, “My grandparents, Harold Wayne and Geneva Bennett, gave me my first pig when I was three years old. I was sick and in the hospital; they brought the newborn runt of one of their feeder pig litters up to my hospital room window and told me she was mine. I think that sped up my recovery process quite a bit!” Soon after that, his dad started raising and showing registered Durocs so he got to spend the early years of his childhood running around the place with sows and boars that were much bigger than him and playing with the baby pigs. “I remember anxiously waiting for each new litter to arrive like I was waiting for Christmas morning (just like I still do) and always trying to do everything that my dad did on the farm.” It’s clear that Shannon has a passion for raising hogs that goes back as far as he can remember. By the time the time he was five years old, Shannon was the designated “pig puller” in the farrowing house. Soon after, he showed his first gilt at a Duroc show in Lubbock. The family raised pigs for him and his sister to show at their county stock show for several years. By the time he entered high school, the main responsibilities of managing their small herd had been turned over to him, and he operated it for his FFA record book project. During high school, he was also very active in sports, FFA / 4-H and livestock judging. Shannon was a member of two state qualifying FFA livestock judging

teams and the 1987 Texas State Champion 4-H livestock judging team. Their success in livestock judging awarded him the honor and privilege of being recruited by Jerry Hawkins to judge at Clarendon Jr. College. He said, “Doing so allowed me to expand my livestock knowledge by traveling around the country and learning from one of the best livestock evaluators in the world. It was a great experience.” However, while judging at Clarendon, although recovering from a knee surgery, he felt a longing to play college football. So, instead of continuing his judging career, he transferred to play football at Tarleton State University and later graduated from there in 1992.

How did you get started?

We sold all of the sows I had growing up after I graduated high school, but throughout college and the earlier part of my professional career, I always kept an eye on the swine industry and stock shows. I knew that I wanted to raise show pigs again someday but I didn’t know for sure if, or when, it was in God’s plan for my life. Then in 2007, I got married and moved to Hamlin, Texas. Shortly after I got there, I met and became close friends with Todd Stevenson. After getting to know Todd and his family and watching them work with their show pigs, I felt like God was finally telling me it was time. I expressed my interest to Todd and he helped me put my first set of gilts together when I had no resources and still continues to be an invaluable resource for me today.

Is there a “foundation female” in the history of your farm?

One of our original gilts was “Punkin’”, the one that started it all for me. I guess some things are just meant to be because I just happened to be at Todd’s barn the day when he brought her home. She wasn’t the best one there at that point, but there was something about her so I “claimed” her! She ended up being a

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champion that fall and he could have sold her for quite a bit of money, but he didn’t. He honored my ”claim” and now I have fourth generation gilts about to farrow the fifth generation of pigs from her.

Who has influenced you the most?

Larry Tackitt. When I was a kid, I loved to go with my dad to visit Larry at Bilt Rite Farms in Happy, Texas. We were always there looking at hogs, getting gilts bred or attending his sales. It was one of my favorite places in the world and he and his wife Camma Lou were two of the nicest people you could ever meet. Another great influence on me was Jerry Hawkins. As I mentioned before, I had the privilege of judging livestock for Jerry Hawkins at Clarendon College but “Hawkins” had already began having an influence on my life during my high school judging and stock show career.

What is your philosophy in raising hogs?

I try to raise hogs that are structurally sound and functional, yet still have enough muscle and power to compete at Texas majors. I want them to be as problem free as possible so my customers can take them home and enjoy feeding and working with them.

What services do you provide?

I will be offering barrows and gilts from fall litters for sale around the first of October, and I will be farrowing several spring litters next year for summer jackpots and the Texas State Fair. I also retained a boar last spring and began selling semen. I hope to add another boar or two to the lineup by next spring. I believe in service after the sale and really enjoy interacting with customers throughout the feeding process and show season.

What is your proudest moment?

Raising the Supreme Champion Gilt at the Texas Stars Gilt Show was probably my proudest moment so far, but I have to say that any time I see a kid showing one of my pigs and they walk out of the ring holding a ribbon with a big smile on their face, that’s a proud moment for me, no matter what show it’s at.

What does the future hold?

I hope it involves an expanding and deeper involvement in the swine industry. I would like to have the opportunity to grow into other aspects of the business such as owning a boar stud, having enough sows to produce pigs for shows all year around the country, and being able to sell more breeding stock. I am blessed to have several great families to

work with now and I want to continue to deepen those relationships as well as develop more in the future. Raising hogs and working with kids and families who also love this is my passion. This is what I want to do and where I want to raise my kids.

What advice would you give to a young person wanting to raise showpigs? Make sure your heart is fully committed to it. I think it is easy to get caught up in the glamorous side of things at the shows but, like anything else, there is much more to it. Talk to some breeders you trust about what it really takes to operate this kind of business so you can make an informed decision.

Who do you admire the most?

It starts with my family. I admire my parents for the way they raised me and the strong Christian examples they set for me. They taught me the difference between right and wrong and that both had consequences. I always knew I was loved but I also knew that I better work hard and do things right and I’m very thankful for that. I also admire my lovely wife, Tammy, who is undoubtedly the most selfless and kind hearted person I know and a great mother to our kids. This show pig breeder lifestyle is all new to her and she’s had to be very patient with me and my schedule…..Especially since we’ve also had two new babies since I started this business!

What benefits do you see with people’s involvement in agriculture?

I believe there has never been a more important time to get people, especially our youth, involved in some aspect of agriculture. Too many kids in our society are growing up without ever learning the values of responsibility, accountability or even how to put in an honest day’s work. Kids involved in showing pigs or some other type of the Ag industry usually don’t have to worry about that.

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Definitely one of the best I’ve ever seen was the Stevenson’s Grand Champion Barrow at Houston in 2013. He was one of my favorites from the first time I saw him in their barn. (Even though I didn’t raise him!)

What’s your favorite show to attend?

I like all of them for their own special reasons but I really enjoy going to Houston. It’s far enough away that we try to make it a family vacation if at all possible. Plus, the facility is awesome! I also really appreciate the courteous and helpful attitudes of the staff and volunteers they have. Visit www.shannonbarbeeshowpigs.com for your showpig needs.

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Where are they now... Anyone that has been a part of the Texas pork industry will tell you that Ed Koliba has poured time and effort into swine organizations all his life, all over the state of Texas. Honored this year at the 2014 Texas Pork Industry Conference with a TPPA Honorary Lifetime Membership, we asked Mr. Koliba a few questions about the past, present and the future.

San Antonio Livestock Show. In 1994, Dr. Bill Thomas was retiring and Ed took his place as Assistant Superintendent of the market and breeding hog shows. Later, Dr. Davey Griffin joined and became the Superintendent of the market show. Ed has been with the breeding hogs since and is currently Assistant Superintendent. He and Dr. Jodi Sterle, Swine Specialist for the Texas Agrilife Extension Service at the time, are credited with starting the first Swine Skillathon for 4-H and FFA youth in San Antonio.

d Koliba was born and raised on a farm south of Corpus Christi. He and his wife, Pat, have three children, Monica, Jennifer, and Jason. Ed started raising hogs with two registered Duroc gilts as a freshman in high school in 1951 and his herd grew to 54 sows by the time he graduated. This was maintained while attending Texas A&I College until 1957, when Ed went into the Army for the next three years. He then returned to Texas A&I and graduated in 1962. He earned a Master of Education degree from Texas A&M University in 1971 while teaching vocational agriculture in Beeville and McAllen. After going to work for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service in 1977 as a 4-H Specialist, Ed completed the Back in the Day… last 10 years as District Extension Director in Uvalde. Ed remembers once taking a high quality Duroc sow in 1953 to a nearby FFA chapter herd to breed to one After teaching in Beeville, he bought a Duroc gilt and of their best Duroc boars. He says, “The total cost started up again. Later he and the family moved to to have her bred was $5.25. It was $5.00 to have her Alamo in the Rio Grande Valley and added Yorkshires bred and $0.25 to have her bred again the next day. and Chester Whites. He too was a long standing This was the going price at that time.” This is just one member and President of the Rio Grande Valley example of the significant change in the Texas hog Swine Breeders Association. He later made the tough industry that Ed has witnessed firsthand, including decision of selling his sow herd when he became the a time when many FFA chapters had sow herds and District Director in Uvalde. “We had a good market sold their purebred breeding stock to commercial in Mexico and sold most of our breeding stock to hog producers all over the country. Looking through producers there. Now getting the hogs crossed into notes, Ed points at that, “according to the 1961 Texas Mexico is another story!” Although done raising Swine Breeders Association (now TPPA), there hogs, Ed would actually become even more involved were 878 purebred breeders in the state, of which, through his Extension position and countless efforts 64 were FFA Chapter herds. Compare that to today to help others and lead in other roles. Mr Koliba tells where very few, if any, producers market seedstock us, “Livestock has been my passion all these years to commercial operations; as the show pig industry with swine as my specialty.” This led to where so has moved into the leading role for producing the many involved in agriculture would always see him purebreds seen.” and hear a familiar voice, San Antonio. There is no question that Ed sees raising hogs as an After starting work in Uvalde, Ed began announcing endeavor that is both educational and rewarding for during the Breeding Beef Cattle division at the youth. It’s an activity that he and his three kids were

a part of growing up and it helped put his own children through college. He encourages youth to become as involved as they can and seek a means to take part in the entire cycle from the breeding process all the way to harvesting.

operators that still raise corn and soybeans as well. Their grandchildren are also very active with junior shows throughout the Midwest.”

Ed sees the future of the Texas swine industry to continue in the same direction it is now- with tremendous In his opinion, “establishing the Texas Pork Leadership involvement in the showpig segment across the state Camp is the best thing that the TPPA has done. The and the commercial sector increasing in the Panhandle; students learn so much about what happens when the both groups continually improving and producing hogs leave the farm. The involvement with processors superior hogs to reach their respective goals. and packers, as well as hands-on experiences, will stay with them forever. In the future, these students will be One thought Ed shares is “that with the increasing in the forefront if someone speaks negatively about any population in Texas and the urbanization expanding part of the pork industry. This is education at its best!” into rural areas, space for small pork producers and 4-H/FFA projects in swine is decreasing. School project Ed currently resides in a retirement community areas are usually not equipped for sows with pigs. If the where many residents are people from the Midwest students have swine projects, they have to be market with farm and ranch backgrounds. He says, “We talk swine bought as young pigs and fed to market only. It about experiences from our past and a good number is a concern that I have, although with progress and of them have children that are still in the hog business. growth of people, I have no idea on how to address this It is staggering to me the investment they currently issue.” No doubt, that is a concern all of us involved in have in their modern facilities. These are top-notch agriculture share.

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Who has helped you the most in raising and showing hogs? Definitely my dad. He has taught me how to AI my own sows, he built me my hog barns, and trained me how to show in the ring. As well, my dad has taught me how to feed my hogs and explains how each feeding ration will change my hog. He has given me the chance to start my own company and do exactly what I want in life. What has being involved in production agriculture taught you? Life sometimes comes and goes beyond your capabilities to control it.

Wyatt Geistweidt has exactly the type of passion that we all want to see in youth, no matter what their interests are. Here’s a young man with a vision, and he has the drive to work hard to accomplish his goals. Wyatt epitomizes the kind of person that someone can become through 4-H and FFA, and he specifically exhibits what showing and raising pigs can do for young people.

What is your favorite show? It’s a toss up between San Angelo and the Houston Livestock Show. San Angelo is a wonderful town and I have had many successful and memorable experiences there. Houston is interesting though, because it gives so many people a chance to see and get a feel for agriculture, when they wouldn’t have been exposed to it otherwise.

What has been your most memorable experience? I will never forget when the judge pointed at me at the 2012 CTBR Gilt Show, naming us Reserve Supreme Champion Gilt. We walked and walked, and I showed and showed until he looked right at us, and we won!! Although I’ve loved so many of my pigs How long have you and and each have had their special challenges, that gilt has been my your family been raising favorite. She was so wild and hard to tame, and then we came so far together. hogs? What breeds? I really like crossbreds and Durocs. I personally have What aspects of showing do you enjoy been raising hogs for 4 most? years, but the Geistweidt I get to meet so many good people that family has deep ties to become friends. It’s really fun to watch the pig industry. My dad the pigs you have raised or worked with showed hogs throughout for so many hours perform. Then you his school years and make it to the Champion Drive and the spent day in and day adrenaline rush begins. out at the “hog farm.” My grandfather, Wayne What accomplishment in the livestock Geistweidt, and his business partner, James Rode, started a hog arena are you most proud of? farm in 1974, specializing in Durocs. The love of the industry is I am so proud of AI-ing my own sows, birthing and raising my own pigs, and definitely in my genes. now being successful. In 2014, my goal became clear to me and I reached a point where I could see mine and my family’s hard What do you enjoy most about raising hogs? I get to watch my product go the full cycle from AI to birth to the show work paying off. We won 4 CTBR Breeder caps and 4 CTBR ring. You get to watch your successes and learn from your mistakes. Class Winner caps, all with hogs we raised. This started my desire to have my own company someday raising pigs. There isn’t anything that I dislike about raising or showing hogs.

yatt Geistweidt lives in Fredericksburg, Texas with his parents, Shaun & Mandy Geistweidt and his little sister, Faith. He is a 12 year old who works at their family business, Gillespie Livestock Company, a livestock auction barn, they also manage a cow-calf herd as well as stocker cattle; he has also been showing both lambs and hogs since he was six years old. According to Wyatt, this has given him a broader understanding of production agriculture, the marketing of livestock, and the stages of feeding and processing involved. With all that said though, Wyatt has his own personal dreams for a career path: owning a large sow operation and expanding him and his sister’s herd, WF Genetics.

Tell us about your extra-curricular activities and academic achievements. I play football, and I am active in the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Youth Group, Fredericksburg FFA and Gillespie County 4-H. I work hard at my studies to make the A or A/B Honor Roll. In elementary school, I received the “Greater San Antonio Area Tim Duncan Character Award,” which is given to a student who has learned and demonstrates core character traits at school. This year in sixth grade, I received the “Sharpen the Saw Award” (derived from the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens). What’s the best advice you’ve been given? Hard work pays off! You have to earn it in the practice pen and barn before you can win it in the arena. That, and never give up. There will always be times when you feel like quitting but never give up.

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What has been the biggest challenge for you? One of my favorite sows had problems farrowing last summer and we had to decide if we should trade one life to save the life of others. My dad looked right at me and gave me the hardest decision I have had to make. He said, “Wyatt, the decision is yours.” I decided to save 5 pigs from the litter. There was a little barrow in the five that I had to revive before he would breathe, and he barely made it. This little guy, who we named “Wyatt” because I had saved him, went on to win a York class at the Hill Country District Show in Kerrville. Fun day of Fishing What are your future plans? I plan to continue showing hogs until graduation and then attend Texas Tech University. I dream of owning a large sow operation someday, and I am so excited because I am getting to start that dream this summer. My sister, Faith, and I are so excited to have our own company and hopefully one day we’ll be a large operation.

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Wyatt’s mother Mandy says, “It is important for each child to find their own niche in life. Shaun and I feel Wyatt has found his; it is easy to see how his enjoyment in his work fuels his drive.” We couldn’t agree more! Thank you, Wyatt! Good luck as you move forward!

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Early Life on the Farm I grew up on a farm in Comanche County. We raised hogs, farrow to finish, as a lot of farmers did back then. In the fall after peanut harvest, we would let them glean the fields for peanuts. We also raised our own sorghum for the hogs. I can remember driving a small wagon through the field while my older brother and dad cut the maize heads to feed the hogs before the field was ready for harvest. And, I remember when my older brother nearly got eaten by the hogs when he tried to sneak a little pig away from the mama sow. About once a week, my Dad would make a trip to Abilene and buy a truck load of day-old bread to feed the hogs. I liked to get in the back of the truck and eat the day old fried pies. We raised Tamworth hogs... not sure if you could even find one of those long-snouted hogs today.

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Stock Shows and Teaching Ag In 1978, I became the Ag teacher at Gustine, Texas. My students showed hogs and other livestock all across the state. We went to 13 stock shows a year – that may be the reason they now limit the number you can go to. As a learning experience, the FFA chapter raised several pens of top hogs and sold them. It was also a fundraiser for our chapter. I started a perpetual gilt program. A freshman that wanted one was given a gilt to raise and show at no cost, and he got to keep the gilt. In turn, he had to give back to the chapter a pick of the litter, and it was passed on to another freshman student. This was a very successful program.

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As a lawmaker, I served six terms and chaired the Agriculture and Livestock Committee. I spent most of my time trying to cut the ‘Pork’ out of Government. In addition to putting an end to feeding hogs garbage, I passed legislation to allow feral hogs to be hunted out of helicopters, better known as the I also raised hogs myself and, as the Ag “Pork Chopper” Bill. teacher, was responsible for disposing of the lunchroom slop each day. Later as a legislator, I passed a law making this illegal. However, it did make for a cheap feed supplement. My wife didn’t like it Sid Miller much when I would go to the stock Sid Miller for Texas shows, because she would have to pick Agriculture Commissioner up the slop, take it home, and feed it to the hogs. It was a messy job. I mostly www.MillerForTexas.com had Duroc sows, because they were www.facebook.com/MillerForTexas such good mothers, and used to cross Twitter: @MillerForTexas

The Texas Pork Producers Association is Proud to Endorse Sid Miller for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. After reading Sid’s story, you will see that he is the real deal. He understands our industry because he has lived it, and he will be a strong voice for us as Texas’ next Agriculture Commissioner. That is why the Texas Pork Producers Association is so strongly supporting Sid Miller in his campaign. We hope you will, too! Please visit Sid’s website at www.MillerForTexas.com and join Sid’s team. Make a $100 contribution today so that Sid will have the resources he needs to win in November. We need him to lead the fight to strengthen and promote the Texas Pork Industry, fight the EPA, and preserve our Texas Heritage. If you want to mail your contribution, please make your check payable to the Sid Miller Campaign and mail it today to: 6407 S US Hwy 377, Stephenville, TX 76401. Sid appreciates your support and I do, too. This does not reflect the opinion of individual members, but as an association, we feel that Sid Miller is the best candidate to represent us and Texas agriculture.

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Taste the Revolution Top restaurateurs know that pork is the perfect way to create menu excitement. From pulled pork and craveworthy bacon, pork is a standout in new dishes that highlight its flavor and versatility. “The pork buzz is strong in foodservice, and pork has become a menu must-have at restaurants around the country,” said Stephen Gerike, director of foodservice marketing for the Pork Checkoff. Restaurants that have been making the most of their menu with pork recently include to these national sandwich restaurants:

• Togo’s Eateries Inc. This California-based chain introduced the #16 Primo Italian, a flavorpacked Italian sandwich with four premium hand-sliced Italian meats – Fiorucci hot capicola, Margherita pepperoni, Fiorucci dry salami, and Hormel ham. The meat was topped with provolone cheese and Togo’s Italian vinaigrette and served on artisan bread with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and pepperoncinis.

• Subway. The chain tested a Kung Pao Pulled Pork sandwiches in select Midwest markets. The sandwich featured pulled pork in a Kung Pao sauce, a savory blend of garlic and ginger for a sweet-and-spicy flavor.

• Taco John’s. Pork is hot at hundreds of Taco John’s restaurants, thanks to the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Burrito. Packed with spicy chorizo, melted nacho cheese, sliced jalapeños and chile de arbol salsa, these burritos also included a generous layer of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

• Wendy’s. Select restaurants in Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts tested a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. There were three BBQ sauce choices: spicy, smoky, or sweet. The sandwich was topped with slaw and comes on a brioche bun. Customers could also get the pulled pork on cheese fries, or a burger.

• Whataburger. Customers could try a new spin on an old favorite with the brand’s new Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuit, available for a limited time. The biscuit sandwich was served with sausage or bacon, egg and cheese.

• Firehouse Subs. For a limited time, Firehouse Subs featured its new Sweet Thai Chili Pork Sub. The sandwich showcased premium 12-hour smoked pulled pork, Wisconsin pepper Jack cheese, sweet Thai chili sauce, and mayonnaise. • Cousins Subs. This Wisconsin-based chain brought back its popular Cubano and Pulled Pork & Slaw subs for a limited time only. The Cubano featured ham, genoa salami, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, mayo, brown mustard, sliced dill pickles, onions, and tomatoes on Italian bread. The Pulled Pork & Slaw offered pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and coleslaw piled high on Italian bread. • Quiznos. The chain rolled out a line of Toasty Pastas at participating locations. Options included Bacon Mac & Cheese, featuring cavatappi macaroni with Romano, Parmesan, provolone and fontina cheeses, topped with bacon and breadcrumbs. Customers could also enjoy Spicy Sausage Marinara Pasta, cavatappi topped with light basil-marinara sauce, mozzarella and spicy pork sausage. A third option included Meatballs Marinara Pasta, with cavatappi topped with mozzarella, marinara sauce and pork-and-beef meatballs filled with grated Romano and ricotta cheeses and a blend of Italian seasonings.

Pulled Pork Maintains Momentum Pork continues to make a flavorful statement on restaurant menus this summer. Through September 30, Togo’s Eateries Inc. is featuring a Cuban Sandwich with pulled pork, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese and tangy pickles with a tangy Cuban mustard dressing on classic white bread. BBQ is back at Quiznos, which is featuring two new sandwiches. The Southern BBQ Pulled Pork showcases slow-roasted pulled pork, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, pickles, yellow mustard and Quiznos’ signature BBQ sauce served on a choice of artisan breads, including white, wheat, rosemary parmesan or jalapeno cheddar. The Spicy BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich includes slow-roasted pulled pork, smoky bacon, aged cheddar, cilantro-jalapeno slaw and BBQ sauce on jalapeno cheddar bread. “Pork’s flavor and versatility make it a top performer in restaurants nationwide,” Gerike said. “We’re onto something big with pork’s potential throughout foodservice.”

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Raising Kayne Genetics - Private Treaty Begins Time: Location: Oﬀering: Contact:

Call for appointment At the farm; 5397 CR 230, Snyder, TX 79549 12 Litters ~ Chester, Cross, Hamp, York Michael Porter 325-207-3397 Randall Follis 325-207-3402

Michou Showpigs Private Treaty Sales Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Tomascik Show Pigs Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Call for appointment 2 miles north of Buckholts, TX on FM 1915 then 3/4 mile west on Gravel Rd. 120 head ~ Cross, Hamp, York All Dennis Tomascik 254-721-8421 254-642-3905 Sue Tomascik 254-721-7730

K & C Show Pigs Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Kelso Genetics - Private Treaty Begins Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

August 23, 2014 Call for appointment At the farm; 701 Sweet Home Rd Seguin, TX 78155 500+ ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York, Poland All Kurt Kelso 210-240-6710 Rodney Kelso 830-305-4422 830-305-2617 Kyle Kelso 830-481-7519

Curry Livestock - Private Treaty Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

August 30, 2014 All Day ~ Call for appointment At the farm; 3950 County Road 847, Dublin, TX 76446 (Corner of FM 847 and County Road 249) Additional information at www.currylivestock.com Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Zachary Curry 254-592-1395 Kip Curry Jr 254-434-1365 Kip Curry Sr 254-592-3915

Floyd Family Hog Farms Private Treaty Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

August 30, 2014 Call for appointment 2334 CR 252 Bertram, TX 78605 50 head ~ Duroc, York All Kellen Floyd 830-613-1334 Afton Floyd 641-891-0162

Cunningham Ranch Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: Contact:

September 1, 2014 Call for appointment 1403 I-20 West, Cisco, TX 76437 40 litters ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York Robert Cunningham 325-665-9150 325-665-2414 cunninghamdorset@sbcglobal.net cunninghamranchtx.com

September 1, 2014 Call for appointment 4682 Dennis Road, Weatherford, TX 76087 50 head ~ Chester, Berk All Ray Michou 817-304-2335 raymichou@yahoo.com

September 1, 2014 By appointment ONLY At the Farm; 11692 S. State HWY 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 25+ litters ~ Berk, Cross, Hamp, York All Kenneth Kensing 830-928-4845 Caroline Kensing 830-997-3637

Curtis Houy Hog Farm - Private Treaty Begins Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 1, 2014 Call for appointment 643 Houy Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Duroc, Hamp, berk, Poland, Spot, York All Curtis Houy 830-889-8457 830-997-8457

Sanchez Show Pigs - Private Treaty Begins Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 1, 2014 Call for appointment and directions At the farm; Fritch, TX Spot All Andrew (Sandy) Sanchez 806-857-0122 Dianna M. Sanchez 806-231-7006 sanchezshowpigs@gmail.com

Powell Livestock Show Pig Farm Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 6, 2014 9 am 13053 FM 536, Pleasanton, TX 78065 Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Josh Powell 830-214-4138 Jack Powell 210-336-4091

DL Showpigs - Private Treaty Sales Begins Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 6, 2014 8 am 2101 CR 24, Lamesa, TX 79331 150 litters ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp York All Josh Krohn 806-759-7735 Bridgette Krohn 806-438-2916 dlshowpigs.com

Kneese Show Pigs Private Treaty Sales Begins

Duelm’s Kick Oﬀ Private Treaty Sale at the Farm

CTB Cert: Contact:

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

September 6 - November 25, 2014 Call for appointment 935 Upper Liveoak Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 45 litters from mid july to late september Berk,Chester, Cross, Hamp York All Russell Kneese 830-456-3298

DCB Showpigs - Private Treaty Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Begins September 6, 2014 Call for appointment 3288 FM 101, Ranger, TX 76470 90 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot All Heath Draper 254-488-0607 Tooter Draper 254-433-2677

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

Wagner Family Genetics - Private Treaty Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Fehrle Showpigs- Private Treaty Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 6, 2014 All Day; call for appointment At the farm; call for directions Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York All Walt Fehrle 281-682-6868

Heﬀernan Genetics 4th Annual Pig Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 6, 2014 9 am At the farm; 885 Yow Rd, Poteet, TX 78065 60 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Landrace All Scott Heﬀernan 830-570-7540

Doege Showpigs - Best of the Best Gilt Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 6, 2014 Viewing at 9:30 am; Sale at 10:30 am At the Farm Berk, Chester, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York, Cross All Tim Doege 210-667-9627 Kathy Doege 210-677-9627

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 10, 2014 8 am showpig.com Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, Poland, Landrace, York All Chance Waldrip 806-341-5764

S&W Swine Productions C/O Scot Sullivan & Family Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 13, 2014 Call for appointment At farm; Take HWY 44 from Robstown 6 miles, take a right on CR 83, Go 1/2 mile and take a right on CR 42, we are the first house on the left. Cross, Duroc, York, Berk, Chester, Hamp, Landrace, Spot All Scot Sullivan 361-960-6725 C 361-387-9686 H Becky Sullivan 361-960-6882 Casey Sullivan 361-946-1130

September 13, 2014 Call for appointment At the farm; 2771 Coble Rd. Poteet, TX 78065 150 head; Chester, Cross, Hamp, York All Morgan Wagner 830-480-8028 Shelby Sessions 713-253-0542 Larry Wagner, Jr. 830-480-4114

Cream of the Crop Pig Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 14, 2014 Viewing at 12 pm - 2 pm; Sale at 2 pm At the farm; Priddy, TX 30 Head ~ Cross, Hamp, York, Spot All Dale Partin 325-966-3783 325-451-0370

Stephens Farms - Private Treaty Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 15, 2014 Call for viewing appointment At the farm; 4601 Diaz Ranch Rd Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York All Kyle Stephens 806-381-4582 Sierra Stephens 806-290-8200

Curry Livestock - Online Sale # 1 Date: Time: Location:

Cornerstone Ventures Online Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

September 13, 2014 9 am At the farm; New Braunfels 200 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 16, 2014 Bids Open at7 am/Close at 8 pm www.showpig.com; Delivery Available, Breeders Best Sale in Bullard, TX, and other locations TBD. Additional info on www.currylivestock.com 20 head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Zachary Curry 254-592-1395 Kip Curry Jr. 254-592-3504 Kip Curry Sr. 254-592-3915

Shows’ Genetics - Private Treaty Begins Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: Contact:

Mid September -November 30, 2014 Call for appointment At the farm; 3971 CR 430, Dimebox, TX 77853 14 litters; Cross, York Jeﬀ Shows 979-224-5483

Fischbacher Show Pigs - Sale #1 Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 1 pm At the farm; 2001 Westline Rd, Wildorado, TX 79098; 20 miles west of Amarillo, 1 mile south of I-40 Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland Spot, York All Chris Fischbacher 806-336-2162

Richburg Showpigs - Private Treaty Begins Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 Call for appointment At the farm; 6 miles West of Roscoe - Exit #230, Roscoe, TX- Barrows and Gilts http://facebook.com/richburgshowpigs 8 Litters ~ Cross, Duroc, Spot, York All Allen Richburg 325-236-5666 325-766-3578 allen.richburg@sbcglobal.com

Tarleton State University Show Pig Sale Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 Barn opens at 4 pm; Sale at 6 pm Tarleton State University Agriculture Center, Stephenville, TX 40 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Maycon Stork 254-485-4056 Julie Godfrey 254-485-2374 Allan Morgan 254-977-3212

Doege Showpigs - Private Treaty Sale # 1 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 Viewing at 5:30 pm; Sale at 6:30 pm At the Farm Berk, Chester, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York, Cross All Tim Doege 210-667-9627 Kathy Doege 210-677-9627

L&H Show Pigs - Private Treaty Begins Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 First come, First serve At Farm; 6781 FM 236 Victoria, TX 77905 Cross, Duroc, York, Hamp,Spot All Russel Lassmann 361-676-5453 Robert Hajek 361-550-5579

Power of the South Showpig Sale Date: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 Tatsch Hog Farm Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Timbo Tatsch 832-385-6017 Kenneth Kensing 830-928-4825

STARS Over Cedar Park Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 4:30 pm judging, sale 7 pm Cedar Park High School Ag Barn, 2100 B Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park 78613 Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Watt Taggart 254-760-4900 Michael Schneider 254-721-4162

W. Rode & Sons Show Pigs - Private Treaty Sale #1

Harman Farms - Fall Premier Sale

Date: Time: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Taggart Farms Private Treaty Sale

Date: Time: Location:

Saturday, September 20, 2014 10 am At the farm. Please see www.harman-farms.com for more information and a map or call. Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176

Schaefer Livestock Private Treaty Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 9 am 2901 CR 130, Garden City, TX 79739 75 head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Doug Schaefer 432-517-0352 Ian Schaefer 432-213-3623

4B Livestock Private Treaty - July & August Pigs Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 20, 2014 All Day At the farm; Llano, TX Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York Part Craig Baunan

Schaefer Pigs - Private Treaty Begins Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 21, 2014 Come and Go by Appointment Rogers, TX Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York All Watt Taggart 254-760-4900 Amy Taggart 254-760-4901 Samuel Taggart 254-598-0357

26th Annual Priddy FFA Pig Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

325-423-1177

September 20, 2014 Call for appointment 418 CR 248, Rowena, TX 76875 Chester, Duroc, Hamp, York Part Clarence Schaefer 325-442-2401 325-718-8949

September 21, 2014 Viewing at 8:30 am, Sale at 10 am 65 head ~ Duroc, Cross, Hamp; Barrows & Gilts All Wayne Rode 830-456-6176 830-997-9179 www.wrodeandsons.com

September 21, 2014 Judging at 10 am; Sale at 1 pm Priddy School Barn; Oﬀ HWY 16 behind school. Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York Part Dale Partin 325-966-3783 325-451-0370 Jake Senkirik 325-642-5949 325-643-4567

West Texas Genetics - Online Sale #1 Date: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 23, 2014 Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York All Clint Halfmann 402-429-4946

Duelm’s Online Sale #1 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 23, 2014 All day to 7 pm www.showpig.com 50 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274

Bohemian Farms Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27, 2014 9 am 19702 Cyclone Branch Rd, Burlington, TX; Call for Directions 60 head ~Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Mike Schneider 254-721-4162

McCleery Family Durocs Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27, 2014 Call for appointment At the farm; 351 Seaberry Ave. Poolville, TX 76487 Berk, Cross, Duroc All Cody McCleery 817-613-6666 Casey McCleery 817-901-8088 Roy McCleery 817-901-6669

Spinn Farms Sale #1 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27, 2014 10 am 18599 Romberg Rd. Holland, TX 76534 40 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot All Patrick Spinn 254-913-6284 Peewee 254-319-7541 Kyle Spinn 254-913-8673

Fey Show Pigs Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27, 2014 1 pm 2681 CR 420 Stockdale, TX 78160 For info and pictures see our web page at texasshowpigs.com; Papered gilts available 30-40 head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Kenneth Fey 830-481-3162 Keith Fey 830-534-3755

Steele Show Hogs Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27, 2014 1:30 pm At the farm; 4896 Creek Rd., Temple, TX 76501 60 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York All Dan Steele 254-624-9708 Don Steele 254-760-2898 254-984-2479

Big Country Pig Spectacular

Gary Patterson’s 1st Pick Pig Sale

Oﬀering:

Date: Time: Location:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27, 2014 1 pm West Texas Fairgrounds (Griﬃn Arena) Abilene, TX (Open Consignments $25, 7% commission on pigs sold) 120 head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, York, Hamp, Poland, Spot, Landrace Part Robert Cunningham 325-665-9150 Tammra Cunningham cunninghamdorset@sbcglobal.net

BRS 4th Annual Open House Sale Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

CTPPA

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27, 2014 At the Farm; Crowell, TX Berk, Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot, York All Ronnie Allen 940-655-8081 Stacy Henry 940-655-4747 Michael Bowman 940-655-4770

September 27, 2014 Sift at 4, Sale at 7 pm Comanche, County Livestock Show Barn 75 head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Part Josh Hodges 254-734-5970 254-893-5474 Keith McIlvain 254-893-2566

Date: Time: Location:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 27, 2014 5 pm *New Location* at the farm located 5 miles southeast of Dimmitt on HWY 194 then north 1/2 mile on CR 518 60 Head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Huseman Bros. 806-346-4852 Chad Hill Durocs 806-433-7787 Gary Patterson 806-418-0759

Carroll-Hopson Farms Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

September 28, 2014 1 pm Lampasas County Livestock Association Barn, Intersection 190 & 281 towards Lometa 75+ head, Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Bobby Carroll 512-525-1540 Chad Hopson 512-734-2122

West Texas Genetics - Online Sale #2 Date: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

September 30, 2014 Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York All Clint Halfmann 402-429-4946

Harman Farms - Fall Online Sale #1 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 1, 2014 8 am www.showpig.com Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot, All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176

Coleman County Pig Sale

Fischbacher Show Pigs - Sale #1

CTB Cert: Contact:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

October 4, 2014 6 pm Santa Anna High School Ag Barn 80 head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Ronnie Daniel 325-348-6023 Marie Silvis 325-348-6023

Curry Livestock - Private Treaty August Litters Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 4, 2014 All Day ~ Call for appointment At the farm; 3950 County Road 847, Dublin, TX 76446 (Corner of FM 847 and County Road 249) Additional information at www.currylivestock.com Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Zachary Curry 254-592-1395 Kip Curry Jr. 254-592-3504 Kip Curry Sr. 254-592-3915

Belew Farms Sale # 1 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 4, 2014 9 am At the farm July - Early August Barrows/All Gilts ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Denny Belew 806-470-0969 806-998-4046 Jason Belew 254-413-3848 mbelew@valornet.com

West Texas Rehabilitation Center Show Pig Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: Contact:

October 6, 2014 7 pm Wylie High School Ag Barn - Abilene, TX ~ Located behind the football field on Antilley Rd. http://Facebook.com/rehabpigsale Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York WTRC Abilene 325-793-3507 Danny Isbell 325-660-8336 Archle Jobe 325-660-8334 Denny Heathcott 325-754-5610 Allen Richburg 325-236-5666

Elrod’s Showpigs - Online Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 10, 2014 8 am - 8pm www.showpig.com 6 -20 head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc All Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 Nathan Elrod 210-382-5112

Doege Showpigs - Private Treaty Sale #2 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11, 2014 Viewing at 9:30 am; Sale at 10:30 am At the Farm Berk, Chester, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York, Cross All Tim Doege 210-667-9627 Kathy Doege 210-677-9627

Date: Time: Location:

October 11, 2014 1 pm At the farm; 2001 Westline Rd, Wildorado, TX 79098; 20 miles west of Amarillo, 1 mile south of I-40 Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland Spot, York All Chris Fischbacher 806-336-2162

DL Showpigs Farm Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11, 2014 6 pm 2101 CR 24, Lamesa, TX 79331 60 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp York All Josh Krohn 806-759-7735 Bridgette Krohn 806-438-2916 dlshowpigs.com

Temple FFA Invitational Pig Sale Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11, 2014 Sift at 10 am, Sale at 1 pm Temple High School Ag Barn; 31st Street & Houston Avenue Berk, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York All Robert Steglich 254-718-2961

Bessent Farms - On the Farm Sale #1 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11, 2014 Final bidding 11 am 1735 Iberis Rd, Abilene, TX 79606 40 head ~ Cross, Hamp, York All Craig Bessent 325-665-7375

MTM Genetics Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11, 2014 12:30 pm Wheeler County Show Barn, Highway 83 North, Wheeler, TX 79096 50 head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York All Jimmy Maddox 806-255-3553 Kevin Meek 806-662-4372

Spinn Farms Sale #2 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11, 2014 10 am 18599 Romberg Rd. Holland, TX 76534 40 Head ~ Chester, Cross, Hamp, Spot All Patrick Spinn 254-913-6284 Peewee 254-319-7541 Kyle Spinn 254-913-8673

Bama Showpigs Private Treaty Sales - Mid October Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Mid October Viewing by appointments only 5 Miles North of Wellington Co. Rd. Q, turn back West go 2 miles. 6 litters ~ Cross, Hamp All Lloyd Bohannon 806-447-2806 806-205-1630 Alabama Bohannon 806-205-1402 806-447-2806

Phillips Show Pig Sale with Matt & Tammy Miller & Methvin Hog Farm Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11, 2014 1 pm Levelland FFA Ag Barn 60 - 75 head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Part Robbie Phillips 806-790-4345 Kevin Methvin 806-638-5140

Harman Farms - Main Event Sale Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Sunday, October 12, 2014 10 am At the farm; Visit www.harman-farms.com for more information and a map or call. Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176

Wall Swine Breeders Showpig Sale Date: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 12, 2014 San Angelo Fairgrounds; Sales Pavilion Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Erwin Schwartz Jr. 325-234-5206 Clint Halfmann 402-429-4946

Taggart Farms Private Treaty Sales Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 12, 2014 Call for appointment Rogers, TX Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York All Watt Taggart 254-760-4900 Amy Taggart 254-760-4901 Samuel Taggart 254-598-0357

Curry Livestock - Online Sale #2 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: Contact:

October 14, 2014 Bids open at 7 am, close at 8 pm www.showpig.com 20 head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York Zachary Curry 254-592-1395 Kip Curry Jr. 254-592-3504 Kip Curry Sr. 254-592-3915

Belew Farms Sale # 2 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 15, 2014 6:30 pm At the farm August Barrows ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Denny Belew 806-470-0969 806-998-4046 Jason Belew 254-413-3848 mbelew@valornet.com

Duelm’s Best of the Best Pig Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 17, 2014 8 pm Comal County Fair Grounds, New Braunfels, TX 150 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274

Duelm’s Private Treaty Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 18, 2014 9 am At the farm; New Braunfels, TX 200 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274

Schaefer Livestock Sale at the Farm Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 18, 2014 2 pm 2901 CR 130, Garden City, TX 79739 80 head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Doug Schaefer 432-517-0352 Ian Schaefer 432-213-3623

L&H Show Pigs Sale at the House Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: Contact:

October 18, 2014 Barns Open at 8 am; Sale at 9:30 am At Farm; 6871 FM 236 Victoria, TX 77905 Cross, Duroc, York, Hamp, Spot Russel Lassmann 361-676-5453 Robert Hajek 361-550-5579

Ressmann Showpigs Private Treaty Begins Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: Contact:

October 18, 2014 All Day At the Farm; Refugio, TX 78377 Cross, Duroc, Landrace Darryl Ressmann 361-349-0511 Derek Ressmann 361-349-0513

W-2 Showpigs Farm Sale Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 18, 2014 Preview at 11am; Final Bids at 1pm 1/2 mile north oﬀ I-20; Blackland Rd; Roscoe, TX 50-60 head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp York All Jennie Wann 325-528-8528 Zach Wilcox 325-338-4395 Cory Rains 325-236-0593

Rains Livestock Farm Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 18, 2014 Preview at 11am; Final Bids at 1pm Blackland Rd; Roscoe, TX 50 head ~ Cross, Hamp York, Poland, Spot All Cory Rains 325-236-0593 Jennie Wann 325-528-8528

Gillespie County Swine Breeders Show Pig Sale Date: Time: Location: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 18, 2014 1:30 pm Gillespie County Show Barn, Fredericksburg, TX All Kenneth Kensing 830-928-4825 Russell Kneese 830-456-3298 Wayne Rode 830-456-6176

Huseman, Patterson and Hill Pig Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 18, 2014 2 pm 2499 CR 616, Nazareth, TX. 1 mile South of Nazareth on HWY 168 & 1/2 West on CR 616. 65 Head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Randy Huseman 806-346-4852 Scott Huseman 806-647-9435 Gary Patterson 806-418-0759 Chad Hill 806-433-7787

Heart of the Hills Show Pig Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 18, 2014 6 pm Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center; Kerville, TX 125 head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York Part Bobby Balser 830-739-6593

Everything is Bigger in Texas Showpig Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 18, 2014 7 pm John Kuykendall Events Center, Llano, TX 78643 150 head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Part Craig Bauman 325-423-1177 Devyn Bauman 325-248-3155

Kerby Knaupp Showpigs - Open House Sale Date: October 19, 2014 Location: 767 Knaupp - Mohr Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Oﬀering: Chester, Duroc, Hamp, York, Cross CTB Cert: All Contact: Kerby Knaupp 830-685-3355 830-459-4826

W. Rode & Sons Show Pigs - Private Treaty Sale #2 Date: Time: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 19, 2014 Viewing at 8:30 am, Sale at 10 am 65 head ~ Duroc, Cross, Hamp; Barrows & Gilts All Wayne Rode 830-456-6176 830-997-9179 www.wrodeandsons.com

4B Livestock Private Treaty - August & September Pigs Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 19, 2014 All Day At the farm; Llano, TX Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York Part Craig Bauman

Fischbacher Show Pigs - Online Sale #2 Date: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 21, 2014 Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland Spot, York All Chris Fischbacher 806-336-2162

Harman Farms - Fall Online Sale #2 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 22, 2014 8 am www.showpig.com Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot, All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176

Schwertner, Helms, Byrd - Showpig Sale #1 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 22, 2014 6:30 pm Miles Young Farmers Show Complex 50-60 head All Todd Helms 432-894-5904 Harvey Schwertner 325-895-1909 Hank Byrd 940-256-2214

Elrod’s Showpigs - Online Sale #1 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 24, 2014 8 am - 8pm www.showpig.com 6 -20 head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc All Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 Nathan Elrod 210-382-5112

Bohemian Farms Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 25, 2014 9 am 19702 Cyclone Branch Rd, Burlington, TX; Call for Directions 40 head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Mike Schneider 254-721-4162

Curry Livestock - Private Treaty Late August Litters Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

October 25, 2014 All Day ~ Call for appointment At the farm; 3950 County Road 847, Dublin, TX 76446 (corner of FM 847 and County Road 249) Additional information at www.currylivestock.com Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Zachary Curry 254-592-1395 Kip Curry Jr 254-434-1365 Kip Curry Sr 254-592-3915

West Texas Genetics - Online Sale #3 Date: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 28, 2014 Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York All Clint Halfmann 402-429-4946

325-423-1177

Duelm’s Online Sale #2

Schaefer Livestock Online Sale

CTB Cert: Contact:

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

October 30, 2014 All day to 7 pm www.showpig.com 50 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274

Duelm’s Late Private Treaty Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

November 1, 2014 9 am At the farm; News Braunfels, TX 200 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274

Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

Curry Livestock - Private Treaty September Litters Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

Bessent Farms - On the Farm Sale #2 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 1, 2014 Final bidding 11 am 1735 Iberis Rd, Abilene, TX 79606 40 head ~ Cross, Hamp, York All Craig Bessent 325-665-7375

Schwertner, Helms, Byrd - Showpig Sale #2 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 1, 2014 6:30 pm Miles Young Farmers Show Complex 50-60 head All Todd Helms 432-894-5904 Harvey Schwertner 325-895-1909 Hank Byrd 940-256-2214

Taggart Farms Private Treaty Sales Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 2, 2014 Call for appointment Rogers, TX Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York All Watt Taggart 254-760-4900 Amy Taggart 254-760-4901 Samuel Taggart 254-598-0357

Belew Farms Sale # 3 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

November 2, 2014 6 pm At the farm Late August - September Barrows ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York All Denny Belew 806-470-0969 806-998-4046 Jason Belew 254-413-3848 mbelew@valornet.com

Curry Livestock - Online Sale #3 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: York CTB Cert: Contact:

November 4, 2014 Bids open at 7am, close at 8 pm www.showpig.com 20 head ~ Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot,

All Zachary Curry Kip Curry Jr. Kip Curry Sr.

254-592-1395 254-592-3504 254-592-3915

November 6, 2014 8 am Drive Online Sales 25 head ~ Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York All Doug Schaefer 432-517-0352 Ian Schaefer 432-213-3623

November 8, 2014 All Day ~ Call for appointment At the farm; 3950 County Road 847, Dublin, TX 76446 (corner of FM 847 and County Road 249) Additional information at www.currylivestock.com Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Zachary Curry 254-592-1395 Kip Curry Jr. 254-592-3504 Kip Curry Sr. 254-592-3915

W. Rode & Sons Show Pigs - Private Treaty Sale #3 Date: Time: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 9, 2014 Viewing at 8:30 am, Sale at 10 am 65 head ~ Duroc, Cross, Hamp; Barrows & Gilts All Wayne Rode 830-456-6176 830-997-9179 www.wrodeandsons.com

Phillips Show Pig Sale with Matt & Tammy Miller & Methvin Hog Farm Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering:

CTB Cert: Contact:

October 11, 2014 1 pm Levelland FFA Ag Barn 60 - 75 head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Part Robbie Phillips 806-790-4345 Kevin Methvin 806-638-5140

Fischbacher Show Pigs - Sale #3 Date: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 10, 2014 Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland Spot, York All Chris Fischbacher 806-336-2162

Harman Farms Fall Online Sale #3 Date: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 12, 2014 www.showpig.com Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176

Duelm’s Online Sale #3

Date: November 13, 2014 Time: All day to 7 pm Location: www.showpig.com Oﬀering: 50 head ~ Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York CTB Cert: All Contact: Rory Duelm 830-608-5058 Matt Lee 830-708-4274

Elrod’s Showpigs - Online Sale #2 Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 14, 2014 8 am - 8pm www.showpig.com 6 -20 head ~ Berk, Cross, Duroc All Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 Nathan Elrod 210-382-5112

Curry Livestock - Come and Get Them Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 15, 2014 All day, Call for appointment At the farm; 3950 CR 847, Dublin, TX 76446 (Corner of FM 847 and CR 249) Berk, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York All Zachary Curry 254-592-1395 Kip Curry Jr. 254-592-3504 Kip Curry Sr. 254-592-3915

Harman Farms - Fall Finale Sale Date: Time: Location:

Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 21, 2014 10 am At the farm. Visit www.harman-farms.com for more information and a map or call. Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot All Wayne Harman 806-202-2175 Leslie Harman 806-202-2176

NSR Fall Classic - Weanling Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 21, 2014 6:45 pm Stephens County Fairgrounds, 2002 South 13th Street, Duncan, OK 73533. Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York Part Brian Arnold 765-427-1186 Brian Anderson 620-515-3348 Michael Lackey 765-427-3733 Blaine Evans 765-490-3731

NSR Fall Classic - Breeding Hog Sale Date: Time: Location: Oﬀering: CTB Cert: Contact:

November 22, 2014 9 am Stephens County Fairgrounds, 2002 South 13th Street, Duncan, OK 73533. Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York Part Brian Arnold 765-427-1186 Brian Anderson 620-515-3348 Michael Lackey 765-427-3733 Blaine Evans 765-490-3731

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Pork Producers Make a Positive Difference through Operation Main Street

In 2004, the Pork Checkoff launched Operation Main Street, an intensive training program for producers to help spread the message about the pork industry. This program helps producers across the country engage with consumers about the pork industry’s progress and commitment to doing the right thing starting at the vital local level. Producers who participate in Operation Main Street gain public speaking experience, receive training on how to deliver a positive industry message to media and the public, and walk away ready for public presentations. Participants also receive updates on emerging issues facing the pork industry, and have the opportunity to connect with other producers. As of June 30, 2014, more than 1,000 speakers have been trained to give presentations. Since 2004, OMS speakers have scheduled more than 7,200 presentations in 30 states to civic organizations, dietitian groups, county commissioners, veterinary students and high school/college culinary and nutrition students. TAKING IT ON THE ROAD Are you ready to take it on the road? Operation Main Street trainings are available all over the country. Entertaining and supportive educators will assist and train you to develop your public speaking skills, as well as inform you about current issues facing the industry. Pork producers are an integral part of spreading the message and securing the future of our industry. Ensure that your community is aware about the positive aspects of the pork industry. If you are interested in participating in Operation Main Street and attending one of the training presentations, call the Pork Checkoff Service Center at 800-456-PORK or contact: Ernie Barnes ebarnes@pork.org

Texas is looking to host an OMS training in the Fall. Stay tuned for more details.

GENERAL STORE Have something to sell? Looking for some equipment?

Look No Further! Here is your chance to promote the products, equipment, facilities or labor you have available for sale. You can also post items or labor that is needed or wanted. This is not designed for animals, sales or shows; we have other avenues for those areas. The General Store is the classified ads section of the newsletter; ads are open to everyone. Contact Cassidy with any questions or to place your ad today. FACILITIES/ LAND

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2014 Texas Pork Industry Conference Interact. Inform. Improve. The Texas Pork Industry Conference is a chance for our hog farmers to assemble once a year to become more educated about the swine industry’s current events and the most ideal production practices for them to employ, while being able to meet with new friends and visit with old acquaintances. This year, the TPPA held the Texas Pork Industry Conference & Youth Symposium at the YO Ranch Hotel & Conference Center in Kerrville. Registration initiated at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, and was followed by Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus Training led by Stanley Young, TPPA Board Member. The first day was enjoyed in a laid back fashion, as most attendants arrived at the hotel and became reacquainted with their old friends. What better way to do so than at the annual Friday Night Family Cook-out? Those present enjoyed refreshments as well as a delicious shrimp boil prepared by members of the TPPA Board of Directors. Both the adult members and their children had a great time at this function, which allows everyone to get to know each other in a casual environment. Saturday morning, more participants arrived for registration before a day filled with incredible learning and networking opportunities. Kenneth Kensing, TPPA President, and Brandon Gunn, Executive Vice President, formally welcomed the body of members to the occasion and conference was underway. The presentations were divided into two rounds of breakout sessions, where attendants had the opportunity to choose from a variety of topics and presenters to listen to. In Round 1, the Owner and Creative Director of Encore Visions, Jackie Lackey, held discussion over “Discovering Your Brand” and “Getting Social.” Her focal point was for owners to make a brand that is easily identifiable and to be sure that the image people think of when they see it reminds them who you are and puts your company in a positive light. Also, it is important to give some of these pig farmers with little-to-no awareness of modern computer technology, more insight to building online presence by “getting social” in multimedia outlets. Encore Visions is a powerhouse in their line of work at marketing and helping customers build their brand image, so we were glad to have Jackie with us. Also in the first round, Dr. Davey Griﬃn,

professor and Extension Meat Specialist at Texas A&M University, spoke about pork cuts and their relative value, diﬀerent cooking methods, and the current nomenclature used to identify these cuts in the retail market. To no surprise, at a Texas Pork Producers Association function, everyone loves pork. This brought focus to the product itself more than the living animal that many members care for on a daily basis. Jimmy Gleason, DVM, is a familiar face to those who attend the conference every year because he has been a speaker at previous events, and, quite simply, he could very well be the veterinarian they most commonly do business with. At this year’s conference, he spoke specifically about farrowing house / reproductive issues in hogs and received many questions from producers who are perhaps more inexperienced in this field than any other. Experienced veterinarians have, in many cases, seen just about everything that could occur in the farrowing/reproductive subject, so this was a learning opportunity that many people capitalized on. Between rounds, there was a break for members to go and visit with exhibitors in the trade show, and to enjoy a snack and have conversations with each other. Round 2 began with a discussion over a producer’s requirements during online sales, given by Katey Brattain, Project Manager for the Wendt Group / Showpig.com. Katey spent time going over costs associated with an online sale, the timeline for putting it all together, methods of picturing hogs, and the approximate number of lots to include in a sale in order to maximize profit potential without losing buyer interest. This was an extremely hot topic as well, because it’s becoming mainstream for hogs to be marketed via this avenue. Stanley Young led a pork cooking demonstration, which was a huge hit with our members. Of course, there were delicious samples and a very informative discussion in preparing several pork dishes. Also in Round 2, Chelsey Branderhorst from the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence, gave a lesson over how to utilize the National Swine Reproduction Guide. This guide gives producers, who don’t have access to an experienced swine veterinarian or swine specialist, a resource to turn to when they have questions. It’s easy to

use anywhere and highly informative.; we recommend registering for this guide. We then had an intermission for lunch at the YO Ranch Hotel and more chatter could be heard between all members regarding the events of the morning, discussing much of the subject matter covered and sharing their experiences. The trade show was once again active with the diﬀerent products and services being showcased. TPPA President, Kenneth Kensing, called the Annual Membership Meeting to order and Pork Act Delegate Elections took place. Mike Gruber, Dalhart and Corby Barrett, Perryton were elected to represent Texas at the 2015 National Pork Act Delegate Meeting in San Antonio. Kenneth Kensing, Fredericksburg and Robert Peﬄey, Miami were chosen as alternate delegates. Membership also elected Mike Gruber, Cody McCleery, Kurt Kelso, Jimmy Hayes, Kenneth Kensing, and Denny Belew to three-year terms as members of the Board of Directors. Kensing also recognized this year’s Honorary Lifetime Members award recipients, including Harvey and Judy Smith, Ken and Margie Horton, Margret Tanksley, and Ed Koliba. To follow this, Rob Christine and Chris Novak delivered the National Pork Board Update, where then the topic addressed was PEDv, updates, biosecurity, diagnostic testing, and mandatory reporting. This presentation was led by Dr. Lisa Becton with National Pork Board, Dr. Terry Hensley with TVMDL, and the Texas Sate Veterinarian and Executive Director of the Texas Animal Health Commission Dr. Dee Ellis. Dr. Gleason then held an extremely beneficial Q&A session for the membership where the topics covered, ranged from all aspects of raising pigs.

Following another break to view the trade show, participants enjoyed complimentary beverages and the FUN Auction was held. Many thanks to all buyers and bidders, and a special thank you to those who donated items as well as their time to help out. This year we raised more than ever before, receiving approximately $23,500 between the silent and FUN auctions and the card raffle for a Cabela’s gift card and “Grand Drive” painting! This money is used to support non-Checkoff funded efforts, such as the TPPA scholarship fund and public policy relations. Another great year of our conference was complete, and the night finished with the awards banquet recognizing outstanding members.

A huge THANKS goes out to our Sponsors, our members in attendence and those who supported the auction!

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Recognizing Excellence in the Pork Industry The Texas Pork Producers Association held the Annual Awards Banquet on July 12, 2014, in conjunction with the Texas Pork Industry Conference and Youth Symposium. Throughout the year there are many people who show excellence in leadership, support and achievement in the Texas pork industry and this is an opportunity to recognize some of these individuals and companies.

2014 GRAND & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CTBR BREEDERS Grand Champion Barrow at 2013 State Fair Clint Halfmann of West Texas Genetics, San Angelo Reserve Grand Champion Barrow at 2013 State Fair

CERTIFIED TEXAS BRED REGISTRY AWARDS Rory Duelm of Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics, David Kempen, Certified Texas Bred Registry (CTBR) New Braunfels Committee Chairman, presented awards to breeders that have bred the most class champions in the 2013 State Fair of Texas barrow Supreme Champion Gilt at San Angelo show, 2014 Texas Stars Gilt Show at San Angelo, and the 2014 barrow shows at Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston and San Angelo. See Shannon Barbee of Shannon Barbee Show Pigs, Hamlin these award recipients below. Reserve Supreme Champion Gilt at San Angelo Breeding a Grand or Reserve Grand Champion at one of the major shows in Texas is an honor within itself, and this year TPPA Robbie Harkey of Harkey Farms, Hale Center presented four breeders with their CTBR Grand Champion Breeder Trophy and five breeders with the CTBR Reserve Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Gilt at San Angelo Trophy. See these award winners to the right. Kerby Knaupp of Knaupp Showpigs, Inc, Fredericksburg

Reserve Grand Champion Barrow at San Angelo Daniel Schley of Schley Farms, Fayetteville

2014 TOP BREEDER AWARDS Breeder, Farm # Class Champions Kyle Stephens, Stephens Farm 15

Grand Champion Barrow at San Antonio Matt & Curry Allen of Allen Farms, Ovalo

Levi Canales, Levi Canales Genetics

Reserve Grand Champion Barrow at Star of Texas Douglas Schaefer of Schaefer Livestock, Garden City

Daniel Schley, Schley Farms

Jay Winter, Wintex Farms

Reserve Grand Champion Barrow at Houston Jay Winter of Wintex Farms, Lubbock

Rory Duelm, Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics 11 Wayne & Leslie Harman, Harman Farms

Mike Clay, Clay Farms

Weldon Walser, Walser Farms

Shane Swenhaugen, Rival Genetics

Clint Halfmann, West Texas Genetics

Mike Fischer, Fischer Show Pigs

Todd & Moriah Beyers

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

The Producer of the Year award is presented to a producer who has shown outstanding recent achievements in production and /or leadership. This year the Texas Pork Producers Association presented Josh Krohn of DL Showpigs with this esteemed award. While a member of the Texas Tech Livestock Judging team, Josh met Donald Love and struck up a friendship that would be the start of his future in Texas. After working for Donald for 8 years, in 2008 Josh purchased the livestock that made up DL Showpigs. Today, DL Showpigs consists of 180 sows, and a 20-head boar stud. Both while Josh worked for Donald and after he purchased the herd, DL Showpigs has produced winners throughout the United States and Texas. Josh’s main goal is to produce show pigs that are functional, well-designed and competitive, but he doesn’t forget the purebred roots that started DL Showpigs. As the industry grows and changes, Josh’s biggest goal is to help kids find a passion for showing livestock and help them succeed in their projects. Josh has had many successes and accomplishments throughout his years of breeding and raising swine. We congratulate him on these accomplishments and it is our pleasure to honor him with the 2014 Producer of the Year Award.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

For 37 years, as Executive Vice-President of the Texas Pork Producers Association (TPPA), Ken Horton brought integrity, determination and outstanding leadership to an ever-changing pork industry. His commitment, dogged perseverance and organizational skills enabled TPPA to become a more effective and influential organization as the Texas pork industry transformed into a more specialized trade. Horton continually helped producers overcome severe challenges in marketing, health, legislative and regulatory constraints, and molded TPPA into a stronger, cohesive membercontrolled organization. He reenergized the Texas Ag Council, gained the respect of allied organizations and provided leadership in obtaining legislative support for all of agriculture. Recognized by his peers, he was asked by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) to serve on the Pork Industry Transition Committee that helped plan and pass the National Pork Checkoff program. His support for youth is evident, given his work to increase TPPA’s scholarship contributions to over $13,000 annually and to encourage new and beneficial educational programs throughout the state, including the Texas Pork Leadership Camp and Certified Texas Bred Program, which have both become extremely popular events. Ken Horton is being honored for his complete dedication, commitment and contributions to the Texas pork industry and the Texas Pork Producers Association for the past 37 years as the TPPA Executive Vice President.

TEXAS HERITAGE PIG PRODUCTION

The Texas Heritage Pig Production Award is an honor recognizing families who have been involved in continuous pig production for 50 years or more.This year, TPPA honored the Weldon Walser family of Canadian for their 76 years of pork production. Since 1938, the Walser family has been producing hogs in the panhandle of Texas, near Canadian. Founded by Clarence & Mamie Walser as a commercial hog farm, the operation’s mission was to help pay for acquired farmland for the family. At one time, the commercial swine farm was home to 70 sows. In 1960, management responsibilities changed hands as the founding gentleman passed the reigns to his son, Weldon. In 1969, the operation shifted scope from one of commercial production to a show pig focus. It has grown from Duroc females at its inception to near 100 sows in the present time, and is now run by both Weldon and Rodney Walser and their families. As with many operations, the entire family is involved, but it’s unique that the Walser family has participation from three generations at once; a father-son team who manage daily tasks, and grandchildren of Weldon who show the hogs they raise. TPPA commends the Walser family for their continued swine production and commitment to the industry.

JIM MCMANIGAL / CHUCK REAL OUTSTANDING SWINE VOLUNTEER AWARD

Volunteers are essential in any organization or industry and the Texas Pork Producers Association is honored to have many volunteers who assist with swine projects throughout the state. The Jim McManigal / Chuck Real Outstanding Swine Volunteer Award is presented to those individuals who show exemplary contributions to Texas youth and their swine projects.This year,TPPA honored Jerry Nemec of Universal City. Jerry Nemec lives in the San Antonio area, where he enjoys countless hours helping youth with their swine projects, whether the scope of their endeavor is large or small. This isn’t something that he is new to however, as Jerry has been helping young people for over 40 years. A longtime friend to many and a new contact for some, he has been helpful in the success and education of too many youth to count, and undoubtedly has a passion for the swine industry. He’s volunteered his time and talent without reservation to the future leaders of our industry. Jerry’s volunteer service has touched many lives by providing direction, support and encouragement to many youth and adults.

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2014 Foundation Gilt Scholarship Winners Lexie Schaefer, Garden City

Lexie Schaefer grew up in Garden City, Texas on her family’s cotton and swine operation with her parents, Doug and Karen, and siblings, Halie, Levi, and Ian. A recent graduate of the Garden City High School Class of 2014, Lexie was extremely involved in athletics, academics, FFA and 4-H. In the fall of 2014, she will begin her collegiate education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she will be participating on their competitive wool judging team, while seeking a degree in Business Management. Lexie’s successes academically, in athletics, and in the show pig arena are a result of her perseverance and dedication. With leadership roles ranging from basketball to 4-H competitions, and behind-the-scenes work at home in the hog pens or at any community function, Lexie demonstrates devotion to any activity she is presented with.

Her proudest accomplishments in the show ring include winning Grand Champion Market Barrow at Houston in 2011 and Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow at Austin in 2014, both with barrows that her family raised. She was also a member of the Garden City Lady Kats basketball team that made it to the Regional Finals Lexie’s junior and senior year in high school, and advanced to Regionals in track as well. Academically, she had a decorated career in Universal Interscholastic League competitions, as she and her team advanced to state in multiple events. Lexie was recognized as the Valedictorian of the Garden City High School Class of 2014, a goal she had her eyes set on as soon as she began high school.

Cameron Knight, Shallowater

Cameron Knight was raised in Shallowater, Texas, where he resides with his sister, Kristen, and his parents, Tadd and Scotta. He graduated the Salutatorian of the Shallowater High School Class of 2014, while showing barrows and gilts across the country and being consumed in competitions of all kinds, ranging from livestock judging to football. In the fall, Cameron will attend Texas State University in San Marcos, where he’ll major in Agribusiness and represent the university’s football team.

Cameron has juggled academics, athletics, and FFA growing up, and has had impressive success in the process. His scholastic record is notable, yet it’s only punctuated by his leadership positions in his FFA chapter and on the football field. All of his achievements have been the outcome of hard work and dedication, traits of character that Cameron is known to have.

His most remarkable feats in the show ring are comprised of Grand Champion Market Barrow honors at San Antonio in 2011 and San Angelo in 2008, both bred by Knight Showpigs, and Supreme Champion Gilt at San Antonio and San Angelo in 2010. His high school football team advanced to the State Quarterfinals, and he was a member of both the Lubbock County 4-H Livestock Judging Team and the Shallowater FFA Livestock Judging Team who both finished 2nd in state competition his senior year.

Kody Campbell, New Braunfels

Kody Campbell is native to New Braunfels, Texas where he lives with his parents, Tami and Rick Irvin, and two siblings. He is a graduate of Canyon High School, and will attend Texas A&M University in the fall of 2014 where he will major in Animal Science. Highly involved in both extracurricular activities and within his community, Kody epitomizes a great student with a passion for everything he does.

Kody has enjoyed success in 4-H and FFA, working effortlessly to expand his knowledge of agriculture, particularly the swine industry, while bringing these skills to his peers. Kody was a prominent swine showman in his chapter and a recognized leader. He enjoyed great success on the livestock judging team, finishing at the top of numerous contests across the state. Outside of school, Kody worked for one of Texas’ largest show pig breeders in order to become more knowledgeable about the industry of which he is most passionate about.

His most notable accomplishments include 4-H Rookie of the Year award in his county, the Star Green Hand Award, Star Chapter Farmer Award, Outstanding Senior Award in his chapter, and garnering the FFA Lonestar Award on the state level. Yet outside of these honors, and even more than driving placing barrows at major shows, he helped others to ensure that they weren’t shorthanded. Kody’s drive and determination are the key contributors to his success.

2014 Texas Pork Youth Symposium Interact. Inform. Improve. Young people filled all available seats during the 2014 Youth Symposium at the YO Ranch Hotel & Conference Center in Kerrville. Although as one of the youngest ladies present informed us, “8:00 o’ clock felt extremely early in the morning”, eager looks could still certainly be seen on the faces of the near 50 attendants who gathered there to hear the wide array of topics we would cover. The age of those present stretched from seven years old up to 18. We had those who have not yet began showing pigs in 4-H or FFA, up to those who had recently graduated high school. To begin the day, participants listened to Kari Beth Langbein, who is responsible for Breeding & Market Swine instruction and much more at James Madison FFA – Agriscience Magnet Program in San Antonio. Ms. Langbein began by speaking about Careers in Agriculture & the Swine Industry. She stressed that there are an innumerable amount of opportunities available in these industries, and that the careers they contain are extremely varied in the line of work involved. There is something for everyone! The youth became highly enticed when we played an interactive game where they were asked to put varied jobs into their respective categories. Their reward for getting answers right; candy. At 8:00 in the morning, sugar is just what they needed! Following this, I delivered a presentation over the Texas Swine Industry, what the Texas Pork Producers Association does, and the many programs that we’re a part of. My name is Ian Schaefer and myself, along with Sierra Stephens, are both TPPA summer interns. I think that maybe Sierra should have given the presentation instead of me because many of the kids seemed to fade out of focus when I started rambling about diﬀerent facts and figures that represent Texas pork production statistics. In retrospect, I think I might just use the excuse that they felt a sugar crash following the candy bars in our first presentation. Danny Nusser was next on the agenda, and he brought

the kids back into enthusiasm with a game of “Spin The Piggy”, a spinningwheel game with different portions of the wheel representing different topics the kids would be asked questions on. This would serve as the learning swine skills in preparation for the swine skillathon to take place later in the day. We split up into teams so that each group had a proper mix of young and older members. Each team had strong performances, so we’re not completely sure on the victor, whether it was “TEAM BERKSHIRE” or “TEAM DUROC”. We asked questions over breed registry certification, reading medicine label instructions, feedstuff identification, swine anatomy identification, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv), the Texas Swine Industry, and Careers in Agriculture. We’re grateful for Justin Hansard, Montague County Agent, Todd Swift, Extension South Region Program Leader, and Moriah Beyers, Coordinator of Meat Science Programs at Texas Tech for their help with this event. “Spin The Piggy” was the final segment of the morning, after which we broke for lunch. When we returned, we kicked back off with a lengthy Swine Showmanship presentation given by Sierra Stephens, Lexie Schaefer, and myself. More than just sharing our slideshow, the attendants were able to watch a very unique, interactive showmanship video. With a video camera that Dr. Mark Hoge generously wore on his head while he judged the Parker County Livestock Show, we were able to capture footage of the show “through the judge’s eyes”. Thankfully, Mark was willing to do this for us and the folks at Parker County allowed us to utilize their function to gather video for our demonstration. It helped these showmen to see what the judge is looking at while he’s in the ring, and why the smallest actions done there can be so important. To our knowledge, something like this has not been done before; and we think this could be the beginning of a great teaching aid for youth interested in showing swine and becoming better showmen. We also had footage from the Texas major shows this past spring, where we could talk about and point out different styles of showing and the positives/negatives 54 associated with each.

Next we held the Swine Skillathon Contest. Youth were tested on swine anatomy identification, feedstuďŹ&#x20AC; identification, registration certification, labeling/medicine, as well as a written examination. Results were tabulated, and in the Junior Division, Karson Kelso was 1st, Zachary Gray finished 2nd, and Shelby BerckenhoďŹ&#x20AC; placed 3rd. In the Senior Division, Kameron Smith of Evant received 1st place, Sara McManus of McDade was 2nd, and Kylie McIntosh of Boerne finished 3rd. We congratulated each of these winners with a plaque! Once again, our Youth Symposium was a huge success, and we hope to see those who attended back next year, along with many new young people who want to know more about swine!

Belew Farms Three sales to find your Champion in one location! All sales at the farm. 2 miles south of Tahoka on Highway 87

Sale #1

Saturday, October 4, 2014 9:00 am July - Early August Barrows All gilts

Sale #2

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 6:30 pm August Barrows

35 Litters due from July 21 - September 7 out of 17 boars! Duroc Denny Belew 806-470-0969 Cell 806-998-4046 Home Jason Belew 254-413-3848 mbelew@valornet.com

Sale #3

Sunday, November 2, 2014 6:00 pm Late August - September Barrows

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Rodney Kelso & Sons 701 Sweet Home Rd. Seguin, Tx 78155 Kurt: 210-240-6710 Rodney: 830-305-4422 830-303-7579

Otto Luensmann 16113 New Berlin Rd. St. Hedwig, Tx 78152 830-914-2507 James Holt 88 S. Camino Real Kyle, Tx 78640 O: 512-398-5948 C: 512-217-6543

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Real Hog Farm Chuck & Russell Real 15492 Real Roack Rd. Marion, Tx 78124 H: 830-914-2833 Chuck: 210-827-7351 Russell: 210-216-2688

3B Showpigs Troy Brown 5209 FM 775 Seguin, TX 78155 210-844-3044

Robert Huebner 251 Mt. Plesant Kingsburry, Tx 78638 830-639-4788 830-660-7101

Victory Lane Show Pigs 550 Wild Coyote Trail Marion, Tx 78124 Austin: 830-708-8686 Mackenzie: 830-708-8688 Jeff: 830-708-5930

Doege Show Pigs 3085 Kusmierz Rd. St. Hedwig, Tx 78152 210-316-9627 830-200-1175 210-542-3231

L & H Show Pigs 6781 FM 236 Victoria, Tx 77905 Russell: 361-676-5453 Robert: 361-550-5579

Fey Show Pigs 2681 CR 420 Stockdale, Tx 78160 Kenneth: 830-481-3162 Keith: 830-534-3755

FDF Genetics 1918 CR 676 Dayton, Tx 77535 Roy: 979-582-8282 Lesleigh: 936-391-5045

Mark Your Calendars Now! Seguin Swine Breeders 9th Annual Prospect Show December 7, 2014 Guadalupe Co. Fairgrounds

PRIZE S Cash! Buckles ! Plaques !

Reserve Gran n $400 d Champion $200 Buckles for all Breed Champions Plaques to Reserve Champions Ribbons for ALL!

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SHOW FORMAT

Judge: Jason Hodde

Weight Cards Due 9:00 am Showmanship 9:00 am: Pee Wee 8 & under, Junior 9-13, Senior 14 & Over Show follows Showmanship: Durocs, Hampshires, OPB, Yorkshires, Crosses ILTS G & S W BARRO ETHER G O T W SHO

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Name: Address: Phone Number: No. Head:

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Late Fee at Show $25 per Head

Mail Enteries to: Seguin Swine Breeders 210 E. Live Oak Seguin, TX 78155

Contact: Travis Franke 830-379-1972

Bohemian Farms Pig Sale Sale #1 September 27, 2014 Sale starts at 9 am at the Farm Sale #2 October 25, 2014 Sale starts at 9 am at the Farm

Champion Spot Barrow Williamson County

Offering Litters born end of July through late September

Reserve Champion Spot Mclennon County

Selling Approximately 60 pigs Hamps, Durocs, Spots, Yorks, Berkshires Chesters & Crosses All Certified Texas Bred Registered

“Some litters are Registered.” Mike Schneider 19702 Cyclone Branch Road Burlington, TX 76519

ks & Drin t s a f k d Brea ovide are pr Bohemianfarms@yahoo.com Cell - 254-721-4162 Home - 254-985-2249

www.texasshowpigs.com

Contacts Ronnie Allen 940.655.8081 Stacy Henry 940.655.4747 Michael Bowman 940.655.4770

Sept. 27, 2014 4th Annual Open House Sale

WWW.BRSHOGFARM.COM

Meal - Noon Auction - 2 pm

Berk Cross Spot

Chester Hamp York

We will offer 35 Litters that start farrowing July 10th For sale at the farm daily After Sept. 28th

Class winners from 2014 Majors

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Frankie & Kelli Hyles

Cross Plains, TX 325-669-9348 325-669-9349

Mote Farms benny@mote farms.com www.motefarms.com

CTBR Registered Spots 806-627-8211 - Darryl

7325 CR F Tulia, TX 79088

515-509-8313 - Benny

K & C FARMS

Make this show season a

CONSIGNING TO: * Private Treaty Starting around September 1st (Call for Appointment) * Power of the South - Tim Tatsch Sept 20th * Gillespie Co. Swine Breeders October 18th 25 + Litters Farrowed Mid-July - September

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BREEDS AVAILABLE Hamps, Dark Crosses, Light Crosses, Yorks, & Berks Call FOR INFORMATION: Kenneth & Caroline Kensing • Fredericksburg, TX • 830.997.3637 • 830.928.4845

Curtis Houy Hog Farm We will be oﬀering Duroc, Hamp, Berk, Poland, Spot & Cross born in July, August & September 36+ Litters

Boars used from Shipley Swine Genetics Duroc Boars  Red Angus  Red Bull  MoJo  Ruster Spot Boar  Son of “Off the Chart”

The BEST pigs and the BEST year we’ve ever had! What are you waiting for, your time is running out! Don’t forget us at: Gillespie County Swine Breeders Sale October 18th ON- FARM Private Treaty Starting September 1ST

Curtis Houy 643 Houy Rd • Fredericksburg, TX 78624 • 830-997-8457 Home • 830-889-8457 Cell

Greg & Vince Franckowiak Show Pigs

Home - 210-667-1522

Feed Store - 210-667-1346

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2014 WINNERS Grand Champion, Bexar Co. Grand Champion, Chambers Co. Grand Champion, Navarro Co. Grand Champion, Zavala Co. Reserve Grand Champion, Jim Wells Co. Champion Cross, Nueces Co. Reserve Champion Cross, Nueces Co. 1st Place York Gilt, San Antonio Jr. Show Reserve Champion York, Guadalupe Co. Reserve Champion York Breeding Gilt, Guadalupe Co. Reserve Grand Champion, Yoakum Co.

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2014 FALL CROP SIRES SPOTS: Loud & Clear (Gossip Son) Xtra Stout Residue Kolt45 DUROCS: Pampered (Full Shift son) Renegade King of Outlaw Solution Incentive It’s About Time Beast Roger B BERKS: One Up Superstud

113 Oak Hollow Drive  Lavernia, Texas  78121 210-844-7484

San Angelo Purebred Overall

San Antonio Jr. Breeding

Champion 2014 CHAMPION SPOTS • Supreme Spot Breeding Gilt - Travis, Wilson, & Refugio Co. • Reserve Spot - Guadalupe & Bexar Co. • 1st Place Junior Breeding Gilt - Houston • • Multiple Top Placings - San Antonio Junior Breeding Gilts • • 5th Place Barrow - San Antonio • 4th Place CTB Gilt - San Angelo • 2nd & 4th Place Barrows - Star of Texas 2014 CHAMPION DUROCS “LOUD & CLEAR” CHAMPIONS • Reserve Champion - Guadalupe Co. • Champion Spot - Guadalupe & Comal Co. • 3rd Place Barrow - Houston • Reserve Spot - Comal Co. • 6th Place Barrow - Houston • Class Winner - San Antonio Junior Breeding Gilt • 6th Place Barrow - Star of Texas

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“Your Central Texas Source for Quality Minor Breeds”

Jack Winterrowd 4300 West State Highway 29 Georgetown, TX 78628 512-203-3694

2014 LITTERS        

Duroc sired by “Tribute” born 7/25 Spot sired by “Speed Dial” due 8/7 Duroc sired by “Fullback” due 8/8 Landrace sired by “Look Out” due 8/10 Hamp sired by “Black Magic” due 8/12 Spot sired by “Downpour” due 8/17 Poland sired by “Muscle Milk” due 8/18 Poland sired by “Muscle Milk” due 9/5

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www.fivegablesfarm.com 5gablesfarm@gmail.com

Frank Valdez Show Pigs Offering Hamps, Yorks & Crosses

2nd Place Crossbred Gilt 2012 San Angelo Gilt Show • 2013 Reserve Champion Hamp - Hood County • 2013 Reserve Champion Cross - Hood County • 2013 Class Champion Cross - Comanche County

Congratulations to Colby Newbrough with his Champion Barrow at Hall County Livestock Show!

3609 1st Street  Brownwood, TX 76801  (325) 647-0026  (325) 643-2032

Utley Farms Terry, Jennifer, John Cross & Grayson Utley Knox City, Texas 940-256-3288

BOARS USED FROM: Stephens Farms Wintex The Stud 6th Place Hamp 5th Place Hamp Fischbacher Shown by: The Myers Family Shown by: The Utley Family Show Pigs

Champion Berkshire Shown by: The Ruize Family Raised by: Stephens Farms Bought by: Utley Farms

6th Place Spot Shown by: The Albus Family

Champion Spot Shown by: The Ruize Family Raised by: Stephens Farms Bought by: Utley Farms

5th Place Cross Shown by: The Kuehler Family

6th Place Spot Shown by: The Donnell Family

Major Show Certified Texas Bred Certificates Now Available to purchase!! Online at www.texaspork.org

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Producer Connection The official publication of the Texas Pork Producers Association

2014 Advertising Rate & Speciﬁcations

The Producer Connection is a bi-monthly publication sent to active members of the Texas Pork Producers Association. This newsletter includes current pork related events, updates on issues facing Texas pork producers and other news related to our industry. Scheduled publication months include February, April, June, August, October and December. * Special issues may be published in addition to these scheduled publications as necessary.

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BACK PAGE/ 2/3 PAGE HALF-PAGE HORIZONTAL THIRD-PAGE VERTICAL FOURTH-PAGE VERTICAL Bleed Size: 8.75”w x 7”h Bleed Size: 8.75”w x 5.5”h Trim Size: 2.75”w x 11”h Trim Size: 4.2”w x 5.4”h Trim Size: 8.5”w x 7”h Trim Size: 8.5”w x 5.5”h Changes in Certified Texas Bred Registry For 2013 Shows

Changes in Certified Texas Bred Registry For 2013 Shows

The TPPA Board of Directors have adopted rule changes submitted by the Committee that oversees the Certified Texas Bred Registry. These new rules will impact producers participating in the CTBR program shows next year, including Fort Worth, San Angelo Barrow Show, Stars of Texas Gilt Show & Sale in San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston and the 2013 State Fair.

During the Texas Pork Industry Conference in San Angelo, CTBR Committee Chairman, David Kempen, explained the rule changes and the purpose for the changes. Kempen said that over the years, the CTBR program has provided thousands of 4-H & FFA students with additional premium money, prizes, awards and scholarships, provided by the hundreds of Texas breeders participating in CTBR. He said that these Texas breeders have been rewarded with significant recognition and increased market demand for their pigs. Kempen explained that all of this has been accomplished based on the last statement in the CTBR rules: “The validity of the Certified Texas Bred Registry is wholly dependent on the honesty and integrity of the breeders participating in the Registry and the reliability of pig registration.” Kempen said that the integrity and honesty of a small number of breeders have come into question by the CTBR Committee and that they felt it important to provide some increased requirements for the CTBR program. They proposed the new rule changes that were adopted by the Board members on July 6, 2012. The most significant rule change is that producers will now have to provide TPPA with the number of litters farrowed at their farm and the ear notching system that they use for identifying their litters. (See CTBR rules in this issue and on the texaspork.org web site.) Prior to October 1, 2012, producers that will want to purchase CTBR certificates for pigs showing in 2013 must have submitted to TPPA a “CTB Litter Record”. A CTB Litter Record will be an official document to tell TPPA how many litters are farrowed at the farm and litter ear notches assigned to those litters. This will include an explanation of the litter notching system used by the producer. TPPA will strongly encourage breeders to notch litters in sequence starting with the litter “1” notch. However, if producers use a different sequence and numbering system they must provide an explanation of that system. Kempen explained that most producers will be able to comply with this new requirement easily because they identify their litters in sequence each year starting with the litter “1” notch. He said that when looking through all of the CTBR pig registrations at the shows most producer’s litters can be followed with little effort. However, Kempen said that the Committee becomes very concerned when you know that a farm only farrowed 25 litters and most of their pigs have litter notches of 1 through 25, then a few have litter notches with 50’s or 80’s. He said that seems difficult to understand and puts into question the integrity of that breeders pig registrations. He and the CTBR Committee believe that the new “CTB Litter Record” will give them a better understanding of a breeders notching system and allow them to ef-

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Changes in Certified Texas Bred Registry For 2013 Shows

Kempen said that the integrity and honesty of a small number of breeders have come into question by the CTBR Committee and that they felt it important to provide some increased requirements for the CTBR program. They proposed the new rule changes that were adopted by the Board members on July 6, 2012. The most significant rule change is that producers will now have to provide TPPA with the number of litters farrowed at their farm and the ear notching system that they use for identifying their litters. (See CTBR rules in this issue and on the texaspork.org web site.)

Prior to October 1, 2012, producers that will want to purchase CTBR certificates for pigs showing in 2013 must have submitted to TPPA a “CTB Litter Record”. A CTB Litter Record will be an oﬃcial document to tell TPPA how many litters are farrowed at the farm and litter ear notches assigned to those litters. This will include an explanation of the litter notching system used by the producer. TPPA will strongly encourage breeders to notch litters in sequence starting with the litter “1” notch. However, if producers use a diﬀerent sequence and numbering system they must provide an explanation of that system.

Kempen explained that most producers will be able to comply with this new requirement easily because they identify their litters in sequence each year starting with the litter “1” notch. He said that when looking through all of the CTBR pig registrations at the shows most producer’s litters can be followed with little effort. However, Kempen said that the Committee becomes very concerned when you know that a farm only farrowed 25 litters and most of their pigs have litter notches of 1 through 25, then a few have litter notches with 50’s or 80’s. He said that seems difficult to understand and puts into question the integrity of that breeders pig registrations. He and the CTBR Committee believe that the new “CTB Litter Record” will give them a better understanding of a breeders notching system and allow them to effectively visit with breeders about their pig registrations when necessary. The CTBR Committee wants breeders to know that this year the October 1, 2012 deadline for submitting a CTB Litter Record in order to be allowed to purchased CTBR certificates is very firm with one small exception: if a breeder does not meet the deadline this first year of the new rule, they can still submit the CTB Litter Record but they will be charged a monetary fee to be eligible to participate in the CTBR program. (See CTBR Rules in this magazine and on the texaspork.org web site.)

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National Pork Producers Council AGENCIES REACH FOR MORE May 1 expressing great concern over JURISDICTION ON WATER, LAND the proposed rule, and encouraging Water. This simple, five-letter word has more resembled “fighting words” across the state of Texas in recent years. Now, water jurisdiction is quite the hotbutton issue on a national scale, in large part thanks to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These agencies have released a proposed rule to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) for all Clean Water Act programs. According to the EPA and the Corps, the purpose of the rule is to “clarify protection under the CWA for streams and wetlands” and that it “will benefit businesses by increasing efficiency in determining coverage of the CWA.” However, despite these agencies’ stance on the matter, there is a grave concern that the definitional changes contained in the proposed WOTUS rule would significantly expand federal control of land and water resources across the nation, triggering substantial additional permitting And regulatory requirements. As presented, the proposal provides essentially no limit to CWA federal jurisdiction. It establishes broader definitions of existing regulatory categories such as tributaries, and regulates new areas that are not jurisdictional under current regulations such as ditches, adjacent non-wetlands, riparian areas, floodplains, and other waters. Additionally, the proposed rule directly contradicts prior U.S. Supreme Court decisions, which imposed limits on the extent of CWA jurisdiction. Perhaps the most alarming aspect of the proposal is that the agencies assert that the rule is based on the EPA’s draft study, “Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review and Synthesis of Scientific Evidence.” Yet, the study was submitted for peer review by the EPA’s Scientific Advisory Board on the same day the proposed rule was sent to the Office of Management and Budget for interagency review - essentially prejudging the science, which the agencies claim the rule is based. A bipartisan letter, which was signed by 231 legislators, was sent to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Army Secretary John McHugh on

the agencies to return the rule to the agencies to “address the legal, economic and scientific deficiencies of the proposal.” Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) was among the 29 Texas representatives to sign on to the letter. When asked about the matter, the Congressman echoes the letter’s assertion of the agencies’ grab for jurisdiction it does not have. “The EPA is the most egregious agency when it comes to overreaching its authority,” Rep. Williams states. “The EPA’s proposed rule that would expand federal authority of water currently not under jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act is a prime example. This misguided rule does the opposite of what the CWA should accomplish – it expands the CWA’s authority, and it places more regulations on farmers and subjects them to further bureaucracy. Our federal policies should be helping, not hurting, the hardworking working farmers whose tireless work puts food on our tables and clothes on our back.” Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX27), who also signed on to the letter, expressed similar sentiments noting the rule is harmful to the farming community and agricultural activities in Texas as a whole. Beyond the actions of these Congressmen, Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, also held a public hearing last month to review the interpretive rule regarding the applicability of CWA agricultural exemptions, beginning the conversation on Capitol Hill regarding the proposed rule. “There is growing concern the newly proposed rule released by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps poses a grave threat to the economic vitality and ecological health of our farming communities,” said Chairman Thompson. “The Administration has argued this rule is intended to eliminate ambiguity and offer greater protections for producers and landowners, when in fact it will create new regulatory burdens, more ambiguity, and less certainty.” According to Rep. Williams’

office, should the committee choose to put forth legislation to prevent the overreach of these agencies he plans to lend his support. The public has the opportunity to weigh in on the matter as well. Comments on the proposed rule can be submitted to the EPA until Oct. 20. For additional information about the proposed rule and to submit comments, visit www2.epa.gov/uswaters. “I constantly hear from members of the farming community throughout Texas about the burdens they face from unnecessary government regulations and restrictions,” Rep. Farenthold concludes. “We need a federal agency and laws that are committed to protecting the environment by partnering with state and local governments and the business community. One-size-fitsall mandates out of Washington don’t work, and federal agencies like the EPA must stay within the laws passed by Congress. The EPA cannot extend CWA authority with a pen and phone.” CPAT encourages its members and the state’s farmers to stay abreast of this issue, and make their voice heard by submitting comments.

COALITION LETTER ON MCOOL CASE

In a letter sent to leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees, the MCOOL Reform Coalition, a group of 61 food and agricultural organizations, including NPPC, expressed its concern over the pending outcome of a WTO ruling on the MCOOL case brought to the WTO court by Canada and Mexico. The decision by the WTO dispute settlement panel is expected to be delivered to the parties soon. The coalition fears that a final WTO determination that the COOL regulation violates US international trade obligations likely will have a negative effect on the US economy. The letter explains that such a decision by the WTO would authorize Canada and Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including agriculture products, restricting exports and ultimately eliminating US jobs. Canada

already has issued a draft retaliation list that includes fresh pork and beef, bakery goods, rice, apples, wine, maple syrup and furniture. Mexico is threatening to suspend preferential tariffs for a variety of produce items, meat, dairy products and other commodities. The coalition urged Congress to consider suspending the COOL regulation indefinitely should the WTO rule in favor of Canada and Mexico.

SIXTH ROUND OF TTIP NEGOTIATIONS CONCLUDE

The sixth round of negotiations between the United States and the European Union on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) took place July 14-18 in Brussels, Belgium. The discussions ended with no major breakthroughs. While the EU is willing to eliminate tariffs on nearly all goods, it announced publicly it was unwilling to eliminate them on beef, poultry and pork. Additionally, EU Trade Minister Karl De Gucht stated that the EU will not change its legislation on beef hormones and the feed additive ractopamine, which is used in beef and pork production. NPPC’s position is that tariffs and non-tariff barriers should be eliminated on all products, including pork. The elimination of EU tariffs and non-tariff measures are reasonable requests and are consistent with previously concluded U.S. free trade agreements. The EU is the second largest market in the world for pork consumption and represents a tremendous market opportunity for U.S. pork exports. Yet, the United States exports more pork to Honduras than to the 28 nations of the EU. Removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade would significantly increase U.S. pork exports to the EU, creating more than 17,000 U.S. jobs, according to Iowa State University economist Dermot Hayes. The seventh round of negotiations has yet to be scheduled.

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NPPC Supports nearly 67,000 pork producers across the Nation.

USDA SECRETARY ANNOUNCES CREATION OF FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2014 -Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the creation of the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research (FFAR) and the appointment of a 15-member board of directors. The new foundation will leverage public and private resources to increase the scientific and technological research, innovation, and partnerships critical to boosting America’s agricultural economy. Authorized by Congress as part of the 2014 Farm Bill, the foundation will operate as a non-profit corporation seeking and accepting private donations in order to fund research activities that focus on problems of national and international significance. Congress also provided $200 million for the foundation which must be matched by non-federal funds as the Foundation identifies and approves projects. “Studies have shown that every dollar invested in agricultural research creates $20 in economic activity,” said Vilsack. “Investments in innovation made over the past several decades have developed new products and new procedures that have been critical to the continued growth of American agriculture. We must continue to make strategic investments in research and technology if we are to remain leaders in the global economy.” The research funded by the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research will address issues including plant and animal health; food safety, nutrition and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agricultural and food security; and agriculture systems and technology. The foundation’s board of directors was chosen to represent the diverse sectors of agriculture. Seven of these board members were selected by the unanimous vote of the board’s five exofficio members from lists of candidates provided by industry, while eight representatives were unanimously elected from a list of candidates provided by the National Academy of Sciences. Congress mandated that the ex-officio members choose the initial 15 board members from among the lists provided by these two groups.

However, new board members now have the option of adding additional members if they so choose. Secretary Vilsack said today he hoped the board would exercise its prerogative to add more members to expand the board’s diversity. In announcing the 15-member FFAR board today, Vilsack remarked, “Publicprivate partnerships are vital to the agricultural research community, and this is reflected in the membership of the foundation’s board of directors.” In a time of federal budgetary restraints, the new foundation is another innovative way to continue and expand investment in agricultural research. FFAR will complement existing Federal and Federallyfunded agricultural science research endeavors and accelerate solutions to the challenges American agriculture. Today’s announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. The National Pork Producers Council conducts public-policy outreach on behalf of its 43 affiliated state associations, enhancing opportunities for the success of U.S. pork producers and other industry stakeholders by establishing the U.S. pork industry as a consistent and responsible supplier of high-quality pork to the domestic and world markets. The Strategic Investment Program, is the primary source of funds for the National Pork Producers Council. By enrolling in SIP, you are assured a seat at the table when decisions are made regarding the future of the U.S. pork industry. For more information or to join NPPC, visit WWW.NPPC.ORG

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National Pork Board EXPORT STATISTICS

Data released for the first five months of the year showed US pork exports were up 15% in value ($2.845 billion pounds) and 9% in volume (2.127 billion pounds), from 2013. May exports were up 4% in volume and 19% in value. Mexico led growth with volume up 8% in May at a new monthly value record. The value per head due to exports was $69.57. While pork prices were record high, it is assumed that purchases were an attempt to stock up in anticipation of lower supplies and higher prices later this year. Additionally, even with high prices, US pork is still very competitive globally. Top volume markets were: Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong/China, Canada, South Korea, Central/South America, ASEAN and Oceania. Top value markets were: Japan, Mexico, Hong Kong/ China, Canada, South Korea, Central/ South America, Oceania and ASEAN.

HIGH US PORK PRICES AND GLOBAL AFFORDABILITY

US hog and pork prices are bouncing around record high levels. It’s logical to assume that higher prices would reduce orders of US pork globally. However, it’s the opposite. As these supplies tighten and prices shoot skyward, overseas buyers have been aggressively booking US pork. It is unreasonable to assume that overseas buyers can stand infinite price hikes, but concerns shift from prices to availability. Uncertainty over supplies is one driver - other options for most overseas importers are more expensive domestic pork. However, as high as these US prices may seem, on a carcass price-equivalent basis, prices remain very competitive globally. US carcass prices in May were among the most affordable on earth according to this chart. Even with cash hogs at US$129/cwt (carcass) currently in early July, that level is still more affordable than equivalent carcass prices in China, Korea, Japan, Russia, Vietnam and Mexico. And when we break that carcass apart into cuts, we

have varying demand for cuts in the US allowing competitive export pricing even at these higher carcass prices. That being said, we offer a note of caution. While, US ham prices are at new record highs at US$1.41/lb this week, converted into pesos, that is basically 16 Mexican pesos/lb, a 50% increase from the average 2013 price. Mexico pig prices continue running above US pig prices, but those big price hikes bear watching. We expect further slaughter declines ahead in the hog sector. The last 10 months have shown a 3 million head decline. We expect another 3 million head decline ahead of us that will likely occur in a more dense fashion. If we lose 6 million pigs and weights average 4 pound higher in 2014, then US pork supplies will be down -815 mil lbs (over 2 pounds per capita). Export markets are expected to outperform the production losses. Thus far in 2014 production has declined about 1% while exports are up +9%. We are forecasting 2014 pork exports at -2%, which would be huge success considering expected potential supply losses through the remainder of the year.

Contributed by: Brett Stuart, Global AgriTrends

CORN CROP IN BEST SHAPE IN 21 YEARS

As of July 20, 76 percent of the country’s corn is in good or better condition, marking the best conditions seen since 1993. This spells good fortune for our hog farmers moving

forward with corn prices so important to their operation’s bottom-line profitability. According to the USDA’s latest Crop Progress report, just 5 percent of corn in the top 18 corn-producing states are rated in poor or very poor condition. Historic Crop Progress data paint an impressive picture of corn conditions reported between 1993 and 2014: Figure 1: Corn conditions for the U.S. Date Released

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AG ADVOCACY: RESPECT BOTH SIDES OF THE DISCUSSION

As activist groups continually protest and new anti-agriculture videos are released, our industry is commonly on the defensive about our farms and management practices. While important and useful, defensive tactics should retire as our primary advocacy strategy. Instead, we must take an offensive stance on promoting agriculture to our consumers. Through educating and communicating with the public, we can advance agriculture in a newer light. Advocacy discussions can be uncomfortable and difficult, but positive outcomes are certainly achievable as long as you respect both sides of the conversation. Recognition: In order to set the stage for these discussions, an understanding of each side’s background is paramount in moving forward. As members of the agricultural community, we need to recognize that society has a growing desire to learn about where their food comes from, what their food contains, and how it is produced. With less than 2% of the population involved in some aspect of agriculture, society has moved into an era where the overwhelming

majorities have little to no connection to their food supplier and most likely have a limited knowledge base concerning agriculture. This presents a great opportunity to reach out to the community. However, we must present our background, goals and aims as well. Farms represent our history and economic livelihood. As with any other business enterprise, we focus on production, efficiency, and sales. But unlike many other businesses, we must achieve these goals while maintaining the best care possible for our animals and the environment. By understanding each other’s backgrounds and concerns, it is easier to move forward in our discussions over the importance of agriculture. Education: Seek out opportunities to further the education of your staff. Attending conferences or seminars may present alternative management practices that can increase production while optimizing welfare and sustainability. Our industry rapidly moves forward, searching for higher production and more humane practices. Not only can these opportunities improve your operation, but they provide excellent discussion points when educating the public. Discuss with them where you see your farm heading, goals you would like to achieve, and how you will use the latest research and education to improve your farm and the well-being of your animals. Self-Evaluation: Following education, the next step is doing an internal overview of your farm and management practices. Do you have easily attainable protocols throughout your facility? Have you adapted your management practices as new research becomes available? Does management allow the farm staff to voice opinions and concerns? Evaluating your current operation ensures that your animals are receiving the best care possible, your staff have unanimous goals and standards, and your farm has the best management practices available. In order to advocate the importance of agriculture, our farms should serve as ideal representatives. Participation: Develop opportunities

to get the public involved on your farm. Hold open house days or farm tours to allow people to view our work in person. A large stigma is associated with modern agriculture due to the misrepresentation by antiagricultural/welfare advocacy groups to the public who haven’t visited or researched our practices. Use these opportunities to educate, rather than re-educate. Extension: There are numerous resources to assist you in promoting your farm and the agricultural industry. Search for advocacy groups, research facilities, and university extension support. These service providers can offer you the necessary advocacy background, talking points, and assistance to educate your community and get them involved in support of your goals. Communication: Reach out to your community members and keep them informed of events happening on the farm. Try using social media, newsletters, or list-serves to announce open house days or tours as well as the current on-goings of your farm. Many times your surrounding community will appreciate being informed of current events such as building projects or spreading manure. This allows opportunity to plan ahead as well as educate those who are unaware of the reasoning behind preforming these practices. Transparency: While this section is likely the hardest and most uncomfortable to perform, advocating for agriculture requires transparency. We need to be open about our management practices with positive justifications for their use. By avoiding topics or being uncomfortable talking about certain practices, the public can easily lose trust in our messages and education. Use this section as a check and balance for all values mentioned earlier. Do you understand why they may have concern with this practice? Have you researched and educated them on the importance of the practice? Have you allowed opportunity for them to see the practice performed and communicated to them of how this allows you to reach your goals? And

most importantly, should you continue to use this practice? Advocating and promoting our industry will certainly have its eases and challenges. While some will never approve of our practices and goals, work towards educating those willing to listen. Start now with your community and work outwards. After all, promoting our industry today will preserve our industry tomorrow. Submitted by Mac Campbell, Miner Institute

PEDV: BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF VIRUS PARTICLES

Herd Immunity and Protection Cells from the infected intestinal cells produce a type of antibody, IgA, found in the sow’s colostrum. This lactogenic immunity is critical to provide piglets with immediate protection against TGEV and PEDV infection. Based on clinical experience, herds previously affected with TGEV were typically protected for 2-7 years based on the stability of IgA antibodies transferred from the exposed sows to piglets. However, results from University of Minnesota Swine Health Monitoring Project –PEDV (713 breeding herds), suggests that approximately 30 percent of affected PEDV positive herds either continued with chronic disease and high piglet mortality or re-broke with the PED virus within 4 months. Recent studies have shown that herd immunity for PEDV is suspected to wane in 9-12 weeks post infection (Murtagh, 2014). Another little known advantage of TGEV is the cross protection provided through natural exposure to Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus (PRCV). PRCV infection of pigs is mostly subclinical with self-limiting respiratory infection. PRCV -exposed sows that are reinfected during pregnancy secreted IgA TGEV antibodies. (PRCV) has silently boosted immunity in exposed herds by providing cross protection from TGEV.

What we know PEDv produces, in each infected piglet, billions of virus in the intestinal cells or enterocytes. When the environmental load is high, the likelihood for re-infection or re-break is high. Ongoing disease

protection in piglets is dependent on the continuous flow of IgA in colostrum and milk through the intestine and the absence of an environmental dose large enough to re-infect the piglets. Present research suggests that the sow herd does not retain high enough immunity longer than 12 weeks in the face of viral exposure and therefore piglets of sows with low antibodies are susceptible to viral infection and re-infection. The amount of virus shed in the feces of PEDV affected piglet is so much higher than with TGEV. What we don’t know Presently, there is not a diagnostic test to determine the level of PEDV generated IgA in sow’s milk. Therefore we do not know with certainty the outcome for subsequent virus infected piglet litters. While a vaccine is commercially available, it is unlikely to reduce the risk of infection. It has been shown successful in eliminating clinical signs in endemically infected herds. Some colleagues and producers have discussed purposefully introduction of PEDV into a naïve herd with the intent of “establishing immunity”. I caution that we should choose our protocols based on the science and not on experience with a different agent. Understanding biosecurity protocols and following guidelines set out by pork.org is science based. There are billions of particles released as the cells of the small intestine die. In the event of a PEDV infection, scrupulous attention to sanitation and disinfection of an affected entire sow farm becomes high priority. These details include: • Boot sanitation • Wash cleaning and liming of hallways • Reduced cross fostering and handling of piglets and reduced pig movement where possible. • Follow up surveillance using swabbing techniques. Beth Ferry, Michigan State University Extension, Madonna Benjamin, Michigan State University Extension and Nancy Barr, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

THE USDA HELPS CREATE A UNIVERSAL PEDV LANGUAGE FOR THE PORK INDUSTRY IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS RELATING TO PEDV.

As the USDA worked through some of issues surrounding a federal mandate on PEDv/PDCov reporting it became apparent that in order to assist the industry they first needed to clarify and label the different phases of infections. This was done to assist with diagnostic sampling, along with reporting at a state and federal level. The goal was to also create a uniform language for producers, veterinarians and diagnostic laboratories. In order to help producers, veterinarians and diagnostic laboratories classify PEDv/ PDCoV the USDA has defined different stages of disease infections. • Suspect – observation of acute contagious (spreading) watery diarrhea on a farm • Action items – contact herd veterinarian, complete sampling for diagnostic testing • Presumptive Positive – No clinical signs but diagnostic tests indict positive animals • Action items - Submit diagnostic tests with national premises ID number and other required information to the USDA or state veterinarian • Confirmed Positive – Positive diagnostic tests and observed clinical signs – based on colonic PCR samples • Action items • Submit diagnostic tests with national premises ID number and other required information to the USDA or state veterinarian • Complete and implement health management plan at infected site • Provide required documentation to state veterinarian office (this will then be documented and forwarded to the USDA

These definitions are designed to help create uniform terminology for producers, veterinarians and allied industry. It will also help producers understand when and what will be required of them if they experience a PEDv outbreak or reoccurrence.

WHAT DOES THE USDA REPORTING MANDATE FOR SECD MEAN FOR PRODUCERS?

The USDA issued a federal order on June 5, 2014 requiring reporting of SECD, which includes PEDv and (PDCov). As the USDA works to implement this ruling, producers are asking what will now be required of them. Beginning on June 5, 2014 producers, along with veterinarians and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) are required to report positive PCR tests for Novel Swine Enteric Coronavirus Disease to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services office (USDA APHIS VS) or their state veterinarian’s office. This requirement is for new cases or reoccurrence of the disease and will be mandatory with every positive PCR result, whether clinical signs are present or not. Producers submitting samples for diagnostic testing must include the Premises identification number (PIN) for the specific site where the sample was taken if a producer does not have a national premises ID number, they may contact the MDARD to receive one. Positive PCR test results will be sent to the MDARD and/or USDA veterinary services office by the diagnostic lab. The producer or veterinarian should also report this result to either MDARD or USDA so that additional information may be collected such as: type of unit being sampled (e.g., sow, nursery, finisher), whether there are clinical signs in the herd and timeframe for development of the herd management plan. This information will be kept on record and used to help the USDA analyze data to support future decisions on effective SECD management. Once confirmation of the disease has been received producers will be

obligated to work with their herd veterinarian to develop and implement a health management plan for their herd. If a producer does not have a herd veterinarian and is unable to find a private veterinarian willing to assist with the herd management plan, federal or state veterinarians will provide that service for the herd owner. The plan will address three major areas including: disease surveillance, biosecurity and documentation of pig movement. Disease surveillance incorporates routine diagnostic testing of your herd to monitor for disease and to help determine the effectiveness of your health management plan. The areas of biosecurity that will be focused on in the plan include: people on the farm, including visitors, farm employees and service providers; pig movement protocols, cleaning and

disinfecting processes; vehicle entry and exit procedures and feed movement. Producers will also be required to keep pig movement records for all animals that move on and off of their farm. Another area that should be included in the herd management plan is animal mortality and manure management procedures. At this time templates for health management plans are being developed to aid veterinarians and producers in meeting this requirement. Although there will be no restrictions placed on positive herds, producers or veterinarians that fail to comply with the reporting and herd management plan development may be subject to penalties by the USDA or state veterinarianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. For detailed information and forms, please go to www.aphis.usda.gov.

The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through the Pork Checkoff, U.S. pork producers and importers pay $0.40 per $100 of value when pigs are sold and when pigs or pork products are brought into the United States. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and food service marketing, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. For more information on Checkoff-funded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Services at (800) 456-7675 or check the website at www.pork.org.

26th Annual

Priddy FFA Pig Sale Sunday, September 21, 2014 Judging at 10:00 AM - Sale at 1:00 PM Priddy School Bus Barn, just off Highway 16 Numerous county and major show winners purchased at this sale!! Priddy

Consignors:

Consignors: Rode Merryman Silver Valley Show Pigs RW Genetics Tarleton State University Abby & McDougal Show Pigs

Clarence Schaefer Frankie Hyles Dale Partin Frank Valdez 2 Ton Show Pigs

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PIGS AVAILABLE: Private Treaty Priddy FFA Pig Sale Erath County Pig Sale Cream of the Crop Pig Sale at the Farm September 14, 2014

Hamps, Yorks, & Crosses Registered Gilts Congratulations Alicia Salinas!

Supreme Champion Cross Gilt 2009 Fort Worth

Grand Champion Market Hog Mills County Stock Show

2014 WINNERS:

• 3 out of 5 Breed Champions at Mills County • Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Mills County • Champions at county and major shows • Reserve Hampshire Gilt CTBR Texas Stars Show San Angelo • Class Winning York Gilt at Fort Worth

Congratulations to all youth on your success in 2013-14. 4P Show Pigs are looking forward to your success in 2014-2015! Contact: Dale Partin (325) 966-3783 or (325) 451- 0370

PIG SALE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 Sale Starts at 10 am at the farm Late July through mid August Litters

BREEDS AVAILABLE: CHESTER POLAND SPOT HAMP CROSS

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SPINN FARM

WINNERS:

Chester Barrow Houston Champion Chester ~ Bell Co. Class Winning Chester ~ Star of Texas Several State & County Winners

SECOND SALE OCTOBER 11TH AT 10 AM Late July through early October Litters

Kyle Spinn 254-913-8673

Pat Spinn 254-913-6284

Pee Wee 254-319-7541

Spinn Farm * 18599 Romberg rd * Holland, TX 76534

** Sept. 27th ** 2 Sales / One Day **

Steele Show Hogs PIG SALE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 Sale begins 1:30 pm at the farm

Sausage wraps and refreshments provided before the sale Reserve Champion Overall ~ Bell Co. Reserve Champion Spot ~ Bell Co. 3rd Place Duroc & CTBR Class Champion ~ San Antonio Champion Duroc ~ McLennon Co. Several State & County Winners

End of July through end of September Litters STEELE SHOW HOGS 4896 Creek Road Temple, Texas 76501

Don Steele Dan Steele H- 254-984-2479 254-624-9708 C - 254-760-2898 TX9645@aol.com TX4896@aol.com WWW.TEXASSHOWPIGS.COM

Breeds available:

Duroc, Chester, Spot, York, Hamp & Cross

Neill Farms

2014 San Antonio:

Get’em while they’re HOT!

5 pigs pulled out of the 6 showing. We only bred 3 Duroc Sows.

2014-2015 Show Season Breeding: 12 Duroc Sows 10 Exotic Sows All ages available!!

Rickey Neill 830-534-2440 rneill_2000@yahoo.com

Susan Neill 830-534-9226

302 CR 425 Stockdale, TX 78160

SANCHEZ SHOW PIGS

Fritch, Texas

Andrew “Sandy” Sanchez

CTBR Certificates Available Registered Spots 806.857.0122 806.231.7006 sanchezshowpigs@gmail.com

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Schroeder Farms

Breeds Available: Chesters, Spots, Hamps, Crosses

Certified Texas Bred Registered Gilts

Calvin & Rose Schroeder 498 LCR 608 ~ Mart, TX ~ 76664 (Located 6 miles East of Mart at Ben Hur) House: 254-789-2068 or Cell: 254-315-0778 clrschroed@aol.com

PORK SIGNALS

HOG OUTLOOK CONTINUES TO BE BRIGHT HOG HOGOUTLOOK OUTLOOK CONTINUES CONTINUES TO TO BE BE BRIGHT BRIGHT

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Increased pig death loss due to the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) has reduced hog slaughter and pushed pork prices higher. As with many viruses, it appears that PEDv has a seasonal pattern to its rate of spread. Data from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network show that the number of samples testing positive for PED was highest during the winter and has declined as we moved into summer. The big question is how much of a rebound will occur next fall. The number of positive tests for the newer and slightly less deadly porcine deltacorona virus (PDCoV) has remained low. There has been no way to translate the number of positive tests to the number of hogs impacted by PEDv, but that may change. USDA will require mandatory report-

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ing of sites with PED virus, which should reduce some of the uncertainty about how many pigs are dying from the disease.

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As to where swine inventory is headed, data on sow slaughter indicate it is headed upward. Over the past 12 months, profitability has improved and sow slaughter has declined. This chart compares weekly sow slaughter for July-June 2013-14 with July-June 2012-13. Sow slaughter has been down for 47 of the last 52 weeks. During the second half of 2013, sow slaughter was 5.5 percent below the year before. It looks like sow slaughter during the first half of 2014 was down 6 percent. It is likely that reduced gilt retention is offsetting some of the drop in sow slaughter. History clearly shows that hog profits at the level we are seeing this year will fuel herd expansion. The big unknown is how the PED virus impact sow herd decisions.

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Dillon Hodge Rockin D Show Pigs Valley View, TX (615) 289-4482 (940) 736-9513

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Libby Latham Libby Latham Show Pigs Comanche, TX (325) 330-0387

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Steven Komppa K & H Farms Colorado City, TX (325) 242-1653

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Perry Patrick P & M Pigs Santa Anna, TX (325) 348-8440 (325) 348-9217

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u-v Carlos Ugalde Merkel, TX (325) 338-5729

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