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Around the State A Night for the Museum Lubbock

The annual Bayer Museum of Agriculture “A Night for the Museum” was held on August 27th at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. This event serves as a fundraiser for the museum; featuring guest speaker, Matt Rush, an auction, great food and live music. TPPA Executive Vice President, Brandon Gunn, was in attendance with several members to give back to the museum who hosts TPPA activities throughout the year. TPPA is proud to be sponsors of this great event. This year was a record setting year for the museum, raising over $225,000 to add to the already top notch attractions. Thank you to the museum staff for hosting a tremendous event for all to enjoy.

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History Made as Texas Tech University Breaks Ground on School of Veterinary Medicine Administrators and officials from Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) gathered Thursday (Sept. 19) in an empty field just north of the Amarillo campus to break ground on the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine, the latest milestone that will bring about the state of Texas’ first new school of veterinary medicine in more than 100 years. The turning of dirt symbolized the culmination of years of dedication and hard work that will result in the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine, designed to address the imperative need for rural and large-animal veterinarians. Within two years, Texas Tech University expects to enroll its first class of veterinary students who will receive a cost-efficient education through an innovative, world-class curriculum designed to address the critical shortage of veterinarians that is threatening small, regional and agricultural communities throughout the state. “This groundbreaking celebrates an achievement that symbolizes the best of what can result from cooperation that captures the synergies between education, city and state government, industry and individuals of exceptional vision and generosity,” said Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech President. “Because of the support of so many, the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine will be able to provide students greater access to affordable and innovative education that will prepare them to serve the people of our state, especially those in rural areas, and the large-animal industry that is so important to the state and especially West Texas. This is a proud day for our state, West Texas and Texas Tech.” The academic building will be named the School of Veterinary Medicine Amarillo Campus. In addition, a separate set of facilities that will serve as the large-animal focal point of the school will be named the School of Veterinary Medicine Mariposa Station. Together, these facilities support the school’s instruction, research and outreach mission.

The two-story academic building will consist of two learning wings. The east wing will consist of three large classrooms, breakout rooms and office suites on the first floor, with leadership and faculty offices and graduate study and work rooms on the second floor. The west wing will consist of laboratory and research spaces, as well as locker rooms, surgery suites, housing for small animals and support rooms for anatomy and pathology instruction. The west wing also will include a lobby where veterinary partners can drop off animals for examination and surgical procedures. “This is a monumental day for the Texas Tech University System, the city of Amarillo and our great state as the groundbreaking of the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine signifies the cementing of this initiative,” said Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System and TTUHSC president. “Today’s celebration is more than a century in the making and is proof that when our communities come together, our greatest ambitions are possible. From the beginning, our vision for the veterinary school has been to answer the needs of an underserved region and industry and to provide affordable higher education to citizens of Texas. We wouldn’t be here without the endless support of many, and I thank you all.” The School of Veterinary Medicine is expected to open in the fall of 2021 and will enroll an initial pioneering class of approximately 60 students. The program also is designed to support graduate students involved in advanced research. Texas Tech’s model will recruit and select students with a passion to practice and succeed in small, agricultural and regional communities and utilize a curriculum focused on the competencies and skills necessary to be successful in practices that support these communities. The model eliminates the need for a costly teaching hospital and, instead, partners with the community of veterinary practices across the state to provide clinical learning through collaboration. The groundbreaking is the year’s latest milestone, after state leaders recognized the need for a new school of veterinary medicine. In June, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law the state budget for the next two years, which appropriated $17.35 million for the School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo that will go toward operational needs in order to get the school up and running. The appropriation included language directing Texas Tech to move forward in establishing the school. Donors and civic leaders have pledged more than $90 million toward infrastructure, construction and scholarships for the School of Veterinary Medicine on the site of TTUHSC in Amarillo, which made Thursday’s groundbreaking possible. “We are here today because of the dedicated work and leadership of so many,” said Guy Loneragan, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. “At its heart, this has been driven by passionate veterinarians across the state. They have been involved from the beginning and have shaped this school into something greater. I also appreciate the great leadership of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association in advancing the needs of the state and the profession. “Words cannot express the gratitude and admiration I have for the Amarillo community, its vision and its leadership. Their generosity makes these buildings possible. It also provided our legislators critical support with which they could show their colleagues the return on investment of state investment in the new school.”

By: George Watson Texas Tech Today - September 19

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National Pork Board CME HOGS RISE ON EXPECTATIONS FOR CHINESE BUYING; CATTLE RETREATS

U.S. lean hog futures climbed to their highest price since July on Monday on expectations for Chinese buying, while technical selling pushed down cattle futures. Meat traders anticipate China will increase pork imports to offset an expected shortage caused by an outbreak of African swine fever, a fatal pig virus that has reduced the Chinese herd by a third in the past year. China’s hog herd, the world’s largest, shrank by 38.7% in August versus a year ago, according to data from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

BOARD APPROVES MOVING FORWARD WITH NEW CHECKOFF 4.0 STRATEGIC VISION

The National Pork Board of Directors unanimously approved the general process and priorities for Checkoff staff to begin necessary work in support of the new strategic vision. The approval directs the entire organization to align staff to assess and define priorities, work and budgets. This includes developing specific work objectives, key performance indicators and budget. State staff can learn more at Oktoberfest in Clive, Oct. 8-10, and expect final budget approval at the Board’s November 5-6 meeting.

RECORD BREAKING PORK EXPORTS IN JULY

U.S. pork exports were record breaking, according to data released by USDA and compiled by U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Key highlights include: • July pork exports surged to 233,242 metric tons, up 32% yearover-year and exceeded a previous record from April 2018. • Export value was $623.3 million, up 34% and broke the previous high reached in November 2017. These results pushed January through July

exports 2% ahead of last year’s pace at 1.48 million metric tons while value was down 2% at $3.77 billion. • July pork export value averaged $58.92 per head slaughtered in July, up 22% from a year ago. However, on a January through July basis, was still 5% lower than last year. • July’s pork exports accounted for 29.3% of total U.S. pork production (including variety meats), up from 24.7% a year ago. The percentage of pork exported was the highest since 2014, and the highest total pork exports (including variety meats) since April 2018.

2019 FOODSERVICE VOLUMETRIC STUDY NOW AVAILABLE

The Pork Checkoff recently commissioned Datassential to research nationwide pork sales in foodservice from 2017 to 2018. This biennial Volumetrics Study examined sales volume and figures from more than 50,000 restaurant operators and provided groundbreaking insights on how different pork categories and cuts are performing across the country. Five key findings from this year’s report: 1. Processed pork accounts for nearly 80% of all pork sales at food service, with bacon leading the pack. A third of all pork sales are bacon. Beyond bacon, processed pork dominates sales, with breakfast sausage as the second highestselling cut (11.9%) and ham the third (9.8%). Fresh pork cuts including ribs (8.7%) and shoulder (7.2%) round out the top five highest-selling cuts. 2. Limited service restaurant (LSR) chains accounted for half of all pork purchases in the U.S. Independent full-service restaurants (FSRs) are a distant second with 12%, but still move a significant amount of processed and fresh pork. 3. In pounds, total pork increased 3% between 2017 and 2018.

Most of the largest gains were seen in the segments that are gaining overall traction in the marketplace – LSRs, Convenience stores, K-12 schools and lodging. 4. Among all foodservice operators surveyed, only 36% select a dish before purchasing the protein. Nearly two-thirds (64%) choose the protein and decide on a dish later, meaning availability may help determine menu decisions or a willingness to experiment. 5. Processed, ready-to-eat items saw substantial gains. Breaded and formed pork products, such as meatballs, saw a 14% growth, while miscellaneous readyto-eat items containing pork, such as eggrolls and tamales, saw 51% growth.

BETTER AIR QUALITY LINKED TO OVERALL INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENTS, EFFICIENCIES

In a much-anticipated study, researchers found that air emissions from North Carolina pig farm lagoons have decreased since research began in 1997. Most notably, ammonia levels have dropped by 22% to 54% in all lagoon types. While this finding is counter to what industry detractors have often asserted, researchers in this Checkoff-funded study scrutinized data from 182 lagoons to reach their final analysis – improvements in feed efficiency and management of swine farms have resulted in decreased nutrient output in manure, which has led to reduced air emissions. In addition, the researchers say data indicate that any overall increase in ammonia deposition in North Carolina over the past 40 years is likely due to increased human population growth, especially since the ammonia trendline continues upward even as the state’s pig population has decreased.

NATIONAL SWINE DISEASE COUNCIL EXPANDS ROLE

As with any ongoing issue facing the pork industry, change and refinement of the approach continues. An example of this is the National Swine Disease Council (NSDC), which was announced last January. Starting soon, this broadbased industry group will take on a larger role in overall coordination of the industry’s efforts in fighting African swine fever and related disease threats. The mission statement of the NSDC is to provide recommendations to animal health officials and industry stakeholders to mitigate threats and negative impacts to the U.S. pork industry from diseases of concern. Its objectives are to coordinate industry preparedness and response activities, protect trade and interstate commerce of pigs, pork and pork products and build capacity to rapidly detect diseases of concern and limit the scope of a disease outbreak. Finally, the council will serve as the industry touchpoint and make recommendations for regulatory officials.

UNITED KINGDOM PRESENTS POTENTIALOPPORTUNITIES

While in the United Kingdom for Gira meetings, NPB and USMEF representatives also met with key pork industry stakeholders across the UK to gain insights into future trade opportunities. The group met with two of the country’s top pork producers and processors as well as the Chief Executive of the British Meat Processors Association. Discussions were focused on the United Kingdom’s status as a member of the European Union, and how their trade environment could change as a result of Brexit. Call the office if you see this; first person gets a free cap. Current challenges facing U.S. pork exports to the UK include harsh tariffs and regulations. However, if the UK exits the EU without a deal, they will lose access to all EU trade unions and will need to negotiate

trade deals independently. This presents a potential opportunity for the U.S. pork industry to fill consumption needs currently met by EU pork imports. Given the right economic and logistic conditions, a portion of the U.S. pork industry could likely adjust to meet UK standards and become a viable import option.

SOUTH KOREA ON HIGHEST ALERT AFTER AFRICAN SWINE FEVER FOUND

South Korea has raised its animal disease alert to the highest level after discovering its first outbreak of deadly African swine fever at a pig farm in Paju, a town near its border with North Korea, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.

FARM BILL VACCINE BANK OPEN TO BIDDERS

The 2018 Farm Bill’s vaccine bank is open to bidders. The USDA is gathering information from vaccine manufacturers interested in stocking the bank. Under the farm bill. The USDA is authorized to use one hundred and fifty million dollars over the next five years for a foot and mouth disease vaccine bank. With diseases like FMD and African swine fever creating a national threat, farm groups are pushing Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to stock the bank.

GOOGLE/YOUTUBE MARKETING STRATEGY RETURNS GREAT VALUE

Pork Checkoff received a mid-year report from Google on January to June 2019 consumer marketing performance. Pork Checkoff uses three Google platforms with the following results: • PAID SEARCH efforts elevated Pork Checkoff as the helpful authority to answer consumer search queries regarding pork, with nearly 40% of pork.org users coming from paid search ads • YOUTUBE ADVERTISING (through detailed consumer targeting) generated 40 million video views at a cost of only $0.03 per view

• FAMEBIT BY YOUTUBE influencer videos (with a nutrition and summer cooking focus) generated 14.2 million views, with consumers watching 68.5 million minutes of partnered content In total, Pork Checkoff invested $2.7 million in digital marketing support so far this year, and the YouTube advertising alone resulted in an estimated $9.5 million in additional revenue through increased U.S. pork sales.

SHARING PORK BENEFITS WITH THE U.S. NAVY

Pork Checkoff Chef and Channel Marketing Manager Jim Murray, WCEC, recently showcased his skills and knowledge of pork to 25 of the U.S. Navy’s culinary specialists at the U.S. Naval base in Norfolk, Virgina. The naval base is the world’s largest and served as the venue for continuing chef education for the Navy staff. Chef Murray fabricated four whole hogs and then challenged the team of culinary specialists to create menu items from the pork cuts. The U.S. Naval base at Norfolk serves approximately 2,000 meals per meal period daily. 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 Checkofffunded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Services at (800) 456-7675 or check the website at www.pork.org. 19

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National Pork Producers Council MOVEMENT SEEN ON U.S./ CHINA TRADE NEGOTIATIONS

On September 13, Chinese media reported that it was suspending the imposition of punitive tariffs on U.S. pork imports. In a press release issued Friday morning, NPPC President David Herring said if the media reports were accurate, this was a most welcome development. China recently imposed an additional 10 percent retaliatory tariff on U.S. pork. This translates into U.S. pork producers facing a 72 percent tariff rate, while most other countries face only a 12 percent tariff on their pork exports to China. “Additionally, pork is in short supply in China because African swine fever has ravaged the Chinese hog herd and significantly reduced the production of pork. When you consider that China is the largest producer and consumer of pork in the world, the importance of this market to U.S. pork producers is clear....We are hopeful that this apparent gesture of goodwill by China leads not only to more sales of U.S. pork, but that it contributes to a resolution of U.S.-China trade restrictions,” said Herring. The U.S. and China are holding highlevel trade talks in early October in Washington, D.C.

NPPC WINS COURT DECISION AGAINST HSUS ATTACK ON ANIMAL AGRICULTURE

In late August, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in favor of NPPC in its appeal to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The court’s decision upholds the National Pork Board’s 2006 federally approved purchase from NPPC of trademarks associated with the organization’s “Pork: The Other White Meat” campaign and payments associated with the agreement. Contrary to its claims -- including assertions that proceeds from the transaction were misappropriated by the National Pork Board, the pork “checkoff” – the

D.C. Circuit found that HSUS and its fellow plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that they had suffered harm from the transaction, including the associated payments.

EPA INVITING COMMENT ON POLICIES TO STREAMLINE USE OF NUTRIENT REDUCTION PROGRAMS As part of its efforts to improve water quality, the Environmental Protection Agency recently invited comment on new policy proposals designed to streamline use of nutrient reduction programs. These programs allow businesses, municipalities and other organizations to meet emission or other environmental discharge requirements by investing in “equivalent (or superior) pollution reductions from other sources at a lower cost.” Nutrient reduction programs could provide a market in which pollution credits are bought and sold, giving organizations another option for meeting their environmental impact objectives. The EPA drafted the policies to stimulate use of nutrient reduction credit programs which, in their view, are not realizing their full potential. NPPC is reviewing the policy proposals and expects to submit comment to the EPA.

NPPC APPLAUDS EPA’S ACTION TO REPEAL WOTUS RULE The Environmental Protection Agency recently repealed the previous Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and laid the groundwork for a new final rule. The previous WOTUS rule was issued by the Obama administration in August 2015, giving EPA broad jurisdiction over U.S. waters to include other water bodies, upstream waters and intermittent and ephemeral streams that farmers use for drainage and irrigation. NPPC issued a press release applauding EPA’s action. “We’re pleased the EPA is moving towards a common sense WOTUS rule that works with—not against—

farmers to protect our nation’s waterways,” said NPPC President David Herring, a pork producer from Lillington, N.C. “The previous WOTUS rule was a dramatic government overreach and an unprecedented expansion of federal authority over private lands. Today’s action will remove the threat that the 2015 WOTUS rule posed for our ability to efficiently grow the amount of food needed by people around the globe, while providing regulatory certainty to our farmers and businesses. We look forward to working with this administration to finally implement a new WOTUS rule,” he added. NPPC had opposed the 2015 WOTUS rule because it was overly broad and had significant technical flaws, including the process that EPA used to develop the rule, which violated basic due process and long-standing procedural protections.

U.S. PORK PRODUCERS CELEBRATE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN

Fulfilling one of NPPC’s top trade priorities, the United States and Japan announced a trade agreement that, once implemented, will place the U.S. pork industry back on a level playing field with international competitors in one of its most important export markets. The agreement was announced at the G7 summit in France during a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. It’s likely the deal will be signed next month, when both leaders attend the U.N. General Assembly. “We thank the Trump administration for negotiating a trade agreement with Japan, a market that represented 25 percent of total U.S. pork exports last year,” said David Herring, a pork producer from Lillington, N.C. and president of the National Pork Producers Council. “We look forward to rapid implementation of the agreement as international

competitors are currently taking U.S. pork market share through more favorable access,” he said. Dr. Dermot Hayes, an economist at Iowa State University, estimates exports to Japan will grow from $1.6 billion in 2018 to more than $2.2 billion over the next 15 years as a result of the United States pork industry getting market access in Japan as favorable as its competitors.

NPPC WELCOMES NEW SWINE INSPECTION SYSTEM, ‘REFLECTING A 21ST CENTURY INDUSTRY’ The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized today its New Swine Inspection System (NSIS). “We applaud the USDA for introducing a new inspection system that incentivizes investment in new technologies while ensuring a safe supply of wholesome American pork,” said National Pork Producers Council President David Herring, a producer from Lillington, N.C. “The U.S. pork production system is the envy of the world because we continuously adopt new practices and technologies, while enhancing safety, quality and consistency. This new inspection system codifies the advancements we have made into law, reflecting a 21st century industry.”

U.S. PORK INDUSTRY RECEIVES USDA GRANT FOR ASF RESEARCH IN ASIA

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), with active support from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), recently received an approximately $1.7 million grant from USDA’s Foreign Animal Service to start a dialogue on African swine fever (ASF) prevention, sharing veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent the disease from further spreading. The outbreak of ASF, a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, has been spreading throughout Asia. There are no reported cases of ASF in the U.S. “NPPC, in partnership with Swine Health Information Center, National Pork Board, American

Association of Swine Veterinarians, and USDA, is committed to reducing the risk of the U.S. swine herd contracting foreign animal diseases, including ASF. With ASF spreading throughout Asia, this project will represent an important tool to further open both communication and markets between our regions,” said NPPC President David Herring, a pork producer in Lillington, N.C. Under the first phase of the project, the groups will identify and meet with key stakeholders in Vietnam. In phase two, the groups will train the Vietnamese veterinary workforce on ASF prevention and control, helping to build local veterinary capacity. Concurrently in the final phase, ASF-related field projects will be implemented, including those helping to inform the U.S. pork industry about effective ASF preparedness and response.

HOURS OF SERVICE PROPOSAL RELEASED

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released its long-awaited proposal to increase flexibility for truckers by revising the rules around the amount of time they can drive their loads and when they are required to rest between drives. Among the changes sought by NPPC is additional flexibility for livestock haulers who encounter unexpected, adverse driving conditions and the ability to divide the mandatory, 10 hours of rest into separate segments. The FMCSA proposal does both: It addresses the challenge of adverse weather by expanding not just the driving time, but also the overall on-duty time for drivers to finish their delivery. The proposed rule also allows truckers to split up their 10-hour mandatory rest period into two periods (one being at least 7 hours long), and creates an option for drivers to take an extended break between 30 minutes and 3 hours, which pauses their on-duty clock. This will allow drivers the option of resting when tired while providing greater flexibility for completing deliveries and maintaining high animal welfare standards. It will also

help drivers better manage their schedules when waiting, either to unload a delivery or at a truck wash station. The Trump administration’s proposal is a smart, common-sense approach to maintain highway safety and provides much-needed options for drivers to comply with Hours of Service rules in a variety of situations that allow them to safely and humanely transport the animals in their care.

NPPC JOINS LETTER WELCOMING NEW UN AMBASSADOR

NPPC joined 19 other organizations in sending a letter to United Nations U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft on Wednesday, congratulating her on her recent appointment and highlighting the important role the United Nations plays in fostering a stronger, more prosperous world. “In particular, the U.S. private sector remains firmly committed to open, transparent and high-quality initiatives at global institutions that address global challenges effectively and promote U.S. global economic leadership in ways that facilitate continued U.S. competitiveness. We welcome the opportunity to work with you in support of effective initiatives and activities, and believe that such initiatives should be grounded in the core missions and strengths of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. 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. WWW.NPPC.ORG 21

The Latest News on African Swine Fever

China Rachets Up Policies to Increase Domestic Pork Supply

South Korea Now ASF-Positive

With its domestic pork prices up nearly 50% from year-ago levels, the Chinese government is taking additional measures as it attempts to mitigate the pork supply disaster that ASF has created.

South Korea has now joined eight other Asian countries in becoming positive for African swine fever (ASF). This comes after pigs were found positive for ASF near the nation’s border with North Korea, which has been positive for the virus since May. Kim Hyun-soo, South Korea’s agricultural minister, said the country’s first case of the highly contagious disease was confirmed on Sept. 17 based on tests conducted on five pigs that died earlier this week on a farm in the city of Paju (see red dot on map). Another case is suspected in the nearby town of Yeoncheon. The government has strengthened efforts to disinfect farms and transport vehicles and ordered a 48-hour standstill on all pig farms, slaughterhouses and feed mills across the country to prevent the spread of the disease. South Korea and has ordered about 6,000 farms that produce more than 11 million pigs. South Korea does not import any pork products or live pigs from China due to that country’s animal disease status. It mainly imports from the United States and Germany, and pork imports account for about a third of the country’s total pork supplies.

The Philippines Extends ASF Territory in Asia It came as no surprise to anyone who has been watching the worldwide march of ASF over the past year when recent tests confirmed that some herds in the multi-island nation of the Philippines (two red squares in bottom right of map) were positive for the costly disease. According to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), on Sept. 9, the Philippines Department of Agriculture confirmed that the first ASF outbreak started July 25 in mostly backyard pigs, with 7,952 pigs having died or been culled. Of the samples sent to the United Kingdom for analysis, 14 of the 20 from the Rodriguez municipality in Rizal Province, the Guiguinto municipality in Bulacan Province and Antipolo City in Rizal Province tested positive for ASF [reference1]. Food scraps from hotels and restaurants fed to pigs, or from imported pork products, are suspected as the cause [reference2]. In a recent interview, Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said, “I am sure that DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) and DA (Department of Agriculture) are on top of this.”

African swine fever (ASF) has now claimed the ninth country in Asia, further disrupting pork supplies in a pork-hungry part of the world. 22

In the short term, some Chinese provinces and cities are announcing the release of some of their strategic pork reserves to help quell their citizens’ insatiable demand for pork. According to numerous media reports, even with the tapping of these reserves, it’s unlikely this action will result in adequate domestic supplies as it’s noted that every Chinese person consumes the equivalent of half a pig each year. In a notice posted Sept. 3, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs along with the Ministry of Finance mandated several measures related to ASF. These include: 1) Government subsidy for mandatory culling due to ASF, 2) Temporary, low-interest loans for breeding and large-scale pig farms, 3) Incentives to relocate pigs to outlying counties (especially to support development of pig production, prevention and control of animal diseases, and construction of infrastructure for circulation), 4) Improved insurance coverage of pigs, 5) Support of policies for implementing improved pig breeding, such as the purchase and use of elite pig semen, and support of the construction of wash and decontamination centers for pig transport vehicles, and 6) Strengthened provincial financial coordination. Only two days later, China went on to announce another ASF-related set of policies. They were aimed at three measurable objectives: Pork self-sufficiency rate, the pig farm up-sizing rate and the comprehensive utilization rate of manure from large farms. The country is clearly trying to stabilize the 14-month-plus decimation of its pork industry by primarily supporting large pork producers who stand the most realistic chance of re-supplying the nation’s enormous pork needs. For the long haul, Chinese intentions are focused on three major areas: Creating modern breeding herds, having robust disease prevention and control systems in place, and creating a modernized pig transportation system. In the meantime, the reality of widespread ASF in this country and others nearby will not help China in this quest.

Australia Hardens Borders in Wake of ASF Threat By virtue of its proximity to Asia and today’s nonstop international travel, Australia’s agriculture minister, Bridget McKenzie, recently held an emergency roundtable of experts to identify what more can be done to keep the deadly pig disease out with its “Don’t Be Sorry Just Declare It” incoming passenger campaign. “African swine fever is potentially the biggest animal disease event the world has ever seen, and it’s marching south through Asia, toward Australia,” she said. “We need to make sure we’re doing all we can to keep this disease out.” The Australian government reports that since it has toughened inspections of people and packages arriving from countries affected by ASF, it has seized 23 tons of pork. Of this, nearly 15% was positive for the ASF virus. To help protect its domestic pig herd, McKenzie said, “We’ve suspended trade of high-risk pig products from affected countries, and we’ve banned travelers bringing in pork jerky from all countries, but more can be done if we partner with industry.” 23

Secure Pork Supply Plan

In the Event of a Foreign Animal Disease Outbreak What is the Secure Pork Supply (SPS) Plan? • Provides a workable business continuity plan for sites that are under movement restrictions but not infected with foot and mouth disease (FMD), classical swine fever (CSF), or African swine fever (ASF) • Offers movement guidance for producers and officials managing the outbreak • Provides biosecurity and surveillance tools for producers

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How will the U.S. respond to an FMD, CSF, or ASF outbreak? • Response will focus on stopping the spread of these animal diseases • Control Areas will be set up around infected and surrounding farms • Movement restrictions will be put in place for animals and animal products in regulatory Control Areas

Movement Guidance

TO PREPARE PRIOR TO AN OUTBREAK: Request a National Premises Identification Number (PremID or PIN) from the office of your State Animal Health

Official: Having a PIN facilitates requesting movement permits during an outbreak.

Implement Enhanced Biosecurity: Implementing the items in the Self-Assessment Checklist for Enhanced Pork

Production Biosecurity for Animals Raised Indoors, including developing a site-specific biosecurity plan, will help prevent entry and spread of foreign and domestic animal diseases. Documents for pigs raised outdoors are in development.

Conduct Surveillance Sampling: Designated individuals on each production site should be trained to collect oral

fluid and nasal swab samples. These designated individuals should periodically practice sample collection, and sample collection supplies should be maintained on the premises. Animal caretakers should also be able to recognize abnormal findings (clinical signs and/or changes in production parameters) associated with FMD, CSF, and ASF. Educational materials are available in English and Spanish on the SPS website at www.securepork.org.

Maintain Movement Records: Maintaining accurate records of movement of animals, feed, supplies, equipment, personnel, and visitors enables producers to provide accurate trace-back information. In addition, producers should maintain records of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of animal transporters (truckers), employed personnel, feed suppliers, etc. Producers can use the Secure Pork Supply Practice Questionnaire (available at www. securepork.org) to get a feel for what it is like to provide the information needed in an outbreak.

To Request a Secure Food Supply Movement Permit During an Outbreak

Biosecurity Why is the Secure Pork Supply Plan needed? • Help sites in Control Areas whose pigs have no signs of FMD, CSF, or ASF continue to move animals • Limit carcass disposal problems and lost income for sites, haulers, processors, and grocers • Maintain the supply of pork and pork products to consumers because FMD, CSF, or ASF are not a public health or food safety concern

Before requesting a Secure Food Supply movement permit for pigs or semen, both the premises of origin and the premises of destination need to have a National PIN, and the premises and State of destination need to be willing to accept the animals. Instructions for requesting a permit for movement will be made available in the event of an outbreak.

Surveillance How can you voluntarily participate in the Secure Pork Supply Plan? • Contact your State Animal Health Official to request a Premises Identification Number (PIN) • Visit the Secure Pork Supply website www.securepork.org • Develop your site’s SPS Plan using the materials available in English and Spanish

The Secure Pork Supply Plan is primarily funded by USDA. Additional funding is provided by the Pork Checkoff.

For any permitted movement, the Origin State can request documentation from the premises making the request. This documentation may include: •A completed copy of the Biosecurity Checklist and the site-specific biosecurity plan •Written assurance by the producer of compliance with this Biosecurity Checklist or documentation of verification by a third party •Epidemiological information •Information demonstrating normal health status for the animals on the production site involved (such as swine health monitoring documents and/or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by an Accredited Veterinarian at the time the animals are loaded) •Diagnostic testing results from samples tested •For animal movements to another production site, the destination premises must indicate that they are willing to accept the animals

Movement Permit Guidance for Pigs or Semen within a Control Area during an FMD, CSF or ASF Response PERMITTING GUIDANCE FOR MOVEMENT OF PIGS OR SEMEN 1) Traceability Information is available (PIN, GPS Coordinates, and information on type and number of animals/quantity of semen to be moved) 2) Biosecurity measures listed in the Biosecurity Checklist are in place and acceptable to Responsible Regulatory Officials 3) Epidemiological information is acceptable 4) Destination premises and State are willing to accept the animals or semen 5) No evidence of infection based on surveillance 6) Permit guidance to move pigs or semen if all above responses are “Yes”

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During an FAD outbreak, it is the producer’s responsibility to keep their animals from becoming infected, focusing on what they can control on their site. Biosecurity approaches are both structural and operational. Structural biosecurity is built into the physical construction and maintenance of a facility. Operational biosecurity involves management practices designed to prevent the introduction and spread of disease agents onto or off of the production site. An FAD will test the effectiveness of operational biosecurity practices because successful implementation of these practices depends on the awareness and behavior of individuals on the site. Existing biosecurity plans for pork production sites may offer protection against endemic diseases but heightened precautions are needed for FADs. The enhanced biosecurity recommendations outlined are based on the known exposure routes for the main FADs of concern. This document emphasizes four concepts that all pork production sites must implement to help protect their animals from endemic diseases and to be prepared in the event of an FAD outbreak in the U.S.: ☑A Biosecurity Manager ☑A written, site-specific, enhanced biosecurity plan ☑A defined Perimeter Buffer Area ☑A defined Line of Separation.

STEPS TO ENHANCE YOUR BIOSECURITY Biosecurity Manager and Written Plan A Biosecurity Manager is identified for the site. This individual is responsible for developing the biosecurity plan with the assistance of the herd veterinarian (if the Biosecurity Manager is not a veterinarian) and ensuring biosecurity training of, or communicating biosecurity measures with, all individuals who enter the site. The Biosecurity Manager has the written authority to ensure compliance with biosecurity protocols and take corrective action as needed.

Protecting the Pig Herd Site Entry

PBA Access Point(s)

Entry to the PBA is restricted to a limited number of controlled PBA Access Points. Each PBA Access Point is clearly marked with a sign and protected with a suitable barrier (e.g. cable, gate, rope). Vehicles and equipment moving through the PBA Access Points should be cleaned to remove visible contamination and then disinfected. Movement of people into the PBA must include putting on cleaned and disinfected footwear or new, disposable footwear and disposable gloves or apply hand sanitizer as they cross into the PBA or as they leave their vehicle if parked within the PBA.

Cleaning and Disinfection (C&D) Station

There is an operational, clearly marked, and equipped C&D station with the means to remove visible contamination and then disinfect vehicles, equipment, and items needing to enter the PBA at a PBA Access Point.

Line of Separation (LOS)

The LOS is established as the “last line of defense” to isolate pigs from potential sources of disease. The site has one or more LOS, which is established as a control boundary to prevent movement of virus into areas where susceptible animals can be exposed. In many situations, the walls of the building housing the animals form the LOS. The LOS is clearly defined in the biosecurity plan and is clearly marked on the premises. Animals, people, or items only cross the LOS through clearly marked and controlled LOS Access Points(s), following appropriate biosecurity measures. Areas contaminated after loading/unloading animals are cleaned and disinfected according to the biosecurity plan.

LOS Access Point(s)

Crossing the LOS is restricted to a limited number of controlled LOS Access Points. Each LOS Access Point is clearly marked with a sign in a language understood by all entering. Equipment, people, and items crossing through the LOS Access Points follow specific biosecurity measures. While the load-out area is a LOS Access Point, it should not serve as an entry point for personnel when possible. All movements (animals, equipment, people) across the LOS are recorded and available for review upon request. Separate Building Layout Example #1

Entry to the pork production site is restricted by a limited number of entry points. Each entry point is protected with a gate or suitable barrier (e.g. cable) which is locked when the facility is not attended. If a locked barrier is not possible at the site entrance (such as when a house uses the same driveway), a barrier must be present restricting access of unauthorized vehicles to the pork production facilities within the site. Signage at the site entry conveys the access is restricted.

Entry Gate

Parking

C&D Station

Dead Box

Designated Parking Area

PBA Access Point

There is a clearly marked, designated parking area outside of the PBA, away from animal areas, for vehicles that will not enter the PBA and have not been cleaned and disinfected.

Employee Building

Perimeter Buffer Area (PBA)

The site has a PBA(s), which is the first line of defense to protect pigs housed within the perimeter. It is established to serve as an outer control boundary around the buildings to limit movement of virus near animal housing. The PBA is established so that individuals can perform duties within the PBA during the course of their daily tasks and so that routine deliveries occur outside of the PBA as much as possible. The PBA is clearly defined in the biosecurity plan and is clearly marked around animal buildings on the premises. When determining the best location for the PBA, the following should be considered: -Traffic on roadways -Effect of weather conditions on drive paths near the PBA -Daily routines on the site -Location of living quarters on the premises -Select the fewest number of PBA’s

Feed Bins

LOS Access Points

Perimeter Buffer Area (PBA) Line of Separation (LOS)

Uninfected Site

Vehicles and Equipment

All records of vehicle and equipment movements by date and time onto the site should be maintained and made available to Responsible Regulatory Officials in the event it is needed for a trace-back or trace-forward investigation.

Personnel

Animal and Semen Movement

Pigs and semen (if applicable) come from sources with documented, enhanced biosecurity practices and no current or recent evidence of an FAD infection. Semen is transported in containers whose exteriors can be cleaned and disinfected effectively to minimize the risk of virus transmission.

Prior to Arriving at the Site

Carcass Disposal

Entry Logbook

Manure Management

Access is limited to individuals who are essential to the operation of the production site. Everyone crossing the LOS arrives at the site having showered and wearing clean clothing and footwear since last contacting susceptible animals. Everyone crossing the LOS Access Point(s) completes the entry logbook, unless they are a scheduled worker. The contact information and work schedule records for workers are maintained.

Biosecure Entry/Exit Procedures

All individuals entering the PBA or crossing the LOS at a controlled Access Point follow a biosecurity entry and exit procedure as specified in the biosecurity plan.

Crossing the LOS

All individuals crossing the LOS should: •Shower in and shower out when/if facilities are available. •Wear site-specific coveralls and footwear that is provided. Footwear change is mandatory when crossing the LOS. •Wash hands, apply hand sanitizer, or put on disposable or disinfectable gloves as they cross the LOS. •The same procedure will be followed in reverse when crossing back across the LOS to the outside of the building. •Clean and disinfect items crossing the LOS.

Dead pigs are disposed of in a manner that prevents the attraction of wildlife, rodents, and other scavengers. Rendering trucks and other vehicles hauling dead pigs to a common disposal site do not enter the PBA.

Manure is stored and removed in a manner that prevents exposure of susceptible animals (either on or off the premises of origin) to disease agents and meets state, local, and Responsible Regulatory Officials’ requirements.

Rodent, Fly and Wildlife Control

Written rodent and fly control programs are in place and implementation is documented. Facilities are designed and maintained to inhibit all animals, especially feral pigs, and including birds, from crossing the LOS and contacting pigs.

Feed

Grain and feed are delivered, stored, mixed, and fed in a manner that minimizes contamination. Feed spills are cleaned up promptly and disposed of to avoid attracting wildlife.

The Bench Entry System is an example of a Biosecure Entry Procedure for people to cross at an LOS Access Point, if there is not a shower in/out setup. This system includes a dedicated entrance area. The LOS Access Point is identified with a disinfectable solid barrier (sealed plywood, plastic bench) that clearly demarcates the separation between the entry and animal areas. On the pig side of the line, site-specific coveralls or clothing and footwear are available as well as handwashing facilities. An example of a Bench Entry System that could be implemented is shown below.

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Practical BIOSECURITY Guidelines that we can ALL FOLLOW In the context of livestock production, biosecurity refers to those measures taken to keep disease pathogens out of herds or groups of animals where they do not already exist. Biosecurity measures can be implemented on a national, state, or herd level. Currently, there is heightened awareness of national biosecurity as the United States attempts to keep Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and African Swine Fever (ASF) out of its animal population. In addition to national concerns, individual states take measures to prevent the entry/reintroduction of livestock diseases they have been able to prevent/eliminate from their herds by setting requirements for arriving animals. Examples of diseases that are of a particluar concern to states include brucellosis and pseudorabies. The responsibility for herd-level biosecurity rests with the owner; they try exclude any disease which is not already present in the herd or limit the spread of disease within the herd. To be successful, biosecurity plans must address how the group of animals will be isolated away from other groups, how traffic (movement of people, animals, and equipment) will be regulated, and how cleaning and disinfection procedures will be used to reduce pathogen levels. Establishing and following sound biosecurity practices is the cornerstone for reducing the risk of spreading these diseases. We are all responsible for protecting livestock health and must be held accountable.

Recommended Supplies for Use at Swine Farms: BE PREPARED by having the proper supplies. Here is a checklist of supplies that should be used by farms and/or those visiting swine farms: 3 Disposable Boots – have enough for everyone to double boot at each location in case it is necessary; purchase boots with a min. of 4 ml thickness 3 Disinfectants - Tek-Trol (comes in both a liquid and an aerosol), 1Stroke, Environ, Virkon S, Synergize, or Chlorox; it is recommended to have both wipes and sprays 3 Clean Tote Box – this box should house all of the “clean” supplies (plastic boots, coveralls, trash bags, sanitizer, etc.) so that they are kept separate and are sealed away from a potentially contaminated environment 3 Trash Bags – for use in throwing away disposable items after completion of the visit

For Individuals Visiting Swine Farms: 1. COMMUNICATE with the breeder/owner prior to arriving at their farm as to their expectations. Establish what direction to enter the farm, where to park, and what to wear. Follow the wishes of what each farm owner wants. Some will have specific instructions and different requirements that may be more detailed. Just because something is suitable for one, doesn’t mean that will work for everyone. Ask the owner to detail any farm-specific biosecurity protocols that you will need to follow during the visit. Ask about the current herd health status. If the farm is undergoing a disease outbreak, it is recommended to NOT visit this farm due to the increased risk of spread to other farms that will be potentially visited. 2. PARK in the designated parking area for the farm. Obey all signage regarding access to specific areas. If no parking area exists, park as far away from the livestock barn as possible on the gravel or hard surface, or park on the edge of the public road close to the location. Avoid parking/driving in muddy areas on the farm.

3. LEAVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS in the vehicle and do not bring them onto the farm; this should include, but not be limited to pig whips/bats, ball caps, jewelry, etc. (anything that manure or infected dust particles can be transported on should be avoided). If it is necessary to wear a ball cap at multiple farms then you should apply an aerosol disinfectant on it between farms. 4. Respect the LINE OF SEPERATION at each farm. The Line of Separation is defined as the line between the area that is to be used by the visitor and the area to be used by farm personnel. 5. DO NOT TOUCH any pigs while on the farm if you do not have to. People that touch hogs need to sanitize hands upon departure before getting back into the vehicle. 6. When leaving REMOVE DIRTY BOOTS next to your vehicle but before you enter the vehicle. Put trash into a garbage bag and place in a location designated by the farm or away from clean supplies. Everyone should clean hands with sanitizer or wipes before entering the vehicle. Note that you should try to keep the inside of the vehicle as sanitary as possible. 7. WASH/DISINFECT VEHICLES AND TRAILERS in between each road trip. Pay special attention to the wheel wells and undercarriage. A high temperature wash is critical. Be sure to thoroughly disinfect the inside of the vehicle between road trips. Each night during a road trip spray the inside of the vehicle with an aerosol disinfectant and wipe down the steering wheel. 8. Shoes should be sanitized daily when traveling to farms and sales with one of the recommended disinfectants. If you are stopping at multiple farms in the same day then you should use an aerosol disinfectant (ie. Tek-trol) to spray down everyone’s shoes, clothes, and ball caps in between farms.

For Swine Farm Operators: 1. Maintain a log of visitors. 2. Establish a clear line of separation at the farm. This is a line dividing the area that is to be used by the farm for live animals (often referred to as the clean area) and the area that is outside of the live animal area (the dirty area). Only the owner goes into the pens and has contact with the pigs. Enforce no reaching into pens and zero contact with pigs by visitors. It is recommended that a separate area be used to show/view pigs. 3. Designate a parking area for visitors. 4. Traffic flow – utilize a single direction traffic flow by designating a single entrance / exit point for vehicles. 5. Foot baths – If managed correctly, provide and encourage the use of foot bath stations as people enter the farm. Refresh the solution periodically depending on level of use. However, bear in mind that a contaminated foot bath could be more detrimental than helpful. Do not rely solely on the use of a foot bath. 6. Establish a designated area away from all swine for disposable items, such as boot covers and other trash, to be collected for removal.

Capitol Report

Texas Pork Producers Make Their Voices Heard on Capitol Hill On September 10-12, more than 120 pork producers from around the country attended NPPC’s fall Legislative Action Conference (LAC) in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers about a variety of topics. Main issues included ensuring Congressional ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and regulatory oversight of gene-edited livestock with USDA, not the FDA. Protecting the health of the U.S. swine industry was also a major discussion point, as we lobbied on appropriations funding for 600 new U.S. agricultural inspectors to prevent the spread of foreign animal diseases to the U.S., African swine fever safeguards, implementation of the Farm Bill to establish the FMD vaccine bank. Traveling to our nation’s capital with Brandon Gunn was TPPA President Corby Barrett, Jimmy Hayes of Port Lavaca, and Peter Baumert, senior management team at JBS Live Pork in Dalhart. The fly-in also included an evening reception, “Bacon Fest,” which was well-attended by Texas legislators and staff, and a media briefing with NPPC’s leadership.

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PULLED PORK TOSTADAS with Slaw and Chipotle Cream Prep & Cook: 30min. • Servings: 6

SHOW THEM weCARE. Consumers rely on us to produce quality pork in a responsible manner, so it’s important they know the principles that guide pork producers. Everyone involved in pork production – from farm owners to animal caretakers – has an obligation to use best practices in raising and caring for animals.

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1 pound cooked pulled pork,* warm or room temperature 3 or 4 limes 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil 8 cups shredded cabbage or 1 10-ounce bag coleslaw mix ¾ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped ¼ red onion, thinly sliced Salt 1 cup sour cream ½ chipotle chile from a can of chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and finely minced 6 8-inch tostadas (flat, crisped corn tortillas) 2 tomatoes, diced 3 radishes, cut into wedges

For slaw: Halve and squeeze 1 or 2 of the limes to yield 2 tablespoons of juice. In a large bowl, combine the lime juice and oil. Add the cabbage, onion, and cilantro, tossing to combine. Add salt to taste. Cut the remaining 2 limes into 6 wedges each. Set the slaw and lime wedges aside. For Chipotle Cream: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and chipotle pepper. Season with salt and set aside. Arrange the tostadas on plates. Top with the pork, slaw, sour cream mixture, and tomatoes. Arrange the lime and radish wedges alongside and serve.

Make the Menu Including family members in meal planning is a simple way to make sure the whole family is taking an active role. Ask kids to help choose the meal you will make. Have them flip through cookbooks like this for recipes they think the whole family will like.

CHEESY MAC & RIB Melt Prep & Cook: 40min. • Servings: 4

16 slices bread (Buttermilk is suggested but French is fine too) 24 slices sharp cheddar cheese 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature) 12 tablespoons mayonnaise 8 cups macaroni and cheese (favorite, recipe) 4 yellow onions (sliced into 1/4 inch strips) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups pulled pork 2 cups barbecue sauce Mix ingredients vigorously to completely incorporate, making sure there are no lumps Prepare your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. When finished, spread evenly into a sheet pan or casserole dish to a thickness of about 3⁄4 inch

PULLED PORK & GREEN CHILE Pizza Prep & Cook: 4 hours • Servings: 8

2 pounds pork shoulder salt pepper 2 cups green chile sauce (we used the 505 brand) 1 pizza crust (store bought or homemade) 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)

Place pork roast into slow cooker, use a couple shakes of salt and pepper and cover with 1 1/2 cups green chile sauce. Cook on high for 2-3 hours. When the pork is cooked enough to pull apart, do this using a fork and mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of green chile. Let cook on low for another 30 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature is between 145 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare pizza dough and preheat the oven to the temperature required for the crust you are using. 42

PULLED PORK Nachos Prep & Cook: 4hrs. • Servings: 8

2 pounds boneless blade pork roast (Shoulder, Blade Boston Roast, Boston Butt) 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 cups pork stock (or beer) 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar) 1/2 red onion 2 carrots 1 bag tortilla chips (low salt) 1/2 red onion (finely diced) 1 lime 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped) 2 tablespoons queso fresco (crumbled) 1 jalapeno chilies (very finely sliced) 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated, 4 ounces) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup whole milk 1 pinch nutmeg (freshly grated) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the pork: make the spice rub by combining the smoked paprika and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl, mix well. Cut the pork shoulder in two equal pieces, or have your butcher do this when you buy it. Season both pieces of pork with a generous amount of spice rub all over and let marinate in the fridge, covered, for at least 1 hour, or overnight. When ready to cook, let the pork shoulder come to room temperature for 20 minutes and then season each piece of pork with 1 teaspoon of salt. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F and position the middle rack to be used. Place the pork in a medium size baking dish and pour in the pork stock, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Roughly chop the carrots and red onions, and lay them around the pork in the baking dish. Tightly cover the dish with tin foil and cook in the oven for 3.5 hours. You will know the pork is ready when it’s fork tender. When the pork is 30 minutes from being ready, make the cheese sauce. Add the butter to a small sauce pan preheating over medium-low heat. When melted, add the flour and constantly whisk(or it will burn) until the mixture is light blonde in color, about 5 minutes. While whisking, slowly add the milk and raise the heat to medium. Keep whisking so no lumps form in the sauce and cook until the mixture thickens up a bit, about 5-7 minutes. You know it's ready when the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Lower the heat to low and add a small handful of cheddar and whisk until it's incorporated, continue doing this with all the cheese. Season with the nutmeg, salt, and check for seasoning. Keep cheese sauce on the lowest heat setting, and whisk it every once in a while. In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of one lime over the diced red onions and let sit for 20 minutes. Pour off the lime juice and reserve pickled red onions for garnish later. When the pork is ready, transfer it to a platter and use two forks to pull and shred it to pieces. Pour some of the braising liquid over the pulled pork to keep it moist. 43

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Prep & Cook: 50 min. • Servings: 4

1 pound pork tenderloin (4 oz) 8 slices egg bread 1 cup powdered sugar 4 slices aged cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons butter 1 pint strawberries (fresh) 5 tablespoons dijon (style mustard) 1 cup sugar 1 lemon 4 eggs 4 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons onions (minced) 2 tablespoons butter 1 bay leaf 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg salt white pepper 1 cup gruyere cheese 2 tablespoons flour

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In saucepan, heat butter and onions until soft, add flour and make a roux. Add milk, bay leaf and bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Add gruyere and season Macerate cleaned strawberries with sugar.In food processor puree and fold in mustard, set aside in refrigerator Cut pork into medallions and pound thin. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook in cast iron skillet until internal temperature of 140F is reached, cover with cheddar cheese and rest Whisk heavy cream, vanilla, and eggs in a bowl. Dunk bread in mixture and cook in cast iron skillet with butter. Assemble sandwich and top with powdered sugar.

Chops, steaks and roasts are best enjoyed at an internal cooking temperature of 145°F with a 3 min. rest.*

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Checkoff Reminds Consumers that Pig Farmers Care about People, Pigs and the Planet Celebrate National Pork Month in October by enjoying some delicious pork during your family meals. You can enjoy the pork on your fork, knowing it was raised by a farmer that cares about people, pigs and the planet. “If you eat, you have a connection to a farmer,” said Peter Baumert, JBS Live Pork, Dalhart, TX, pork producer. “October Pork Month is an opportunity to reestablish that producer-to-consumer relationship. Our mission is to produce safe, nutritious food in a responsible manner, and we need to share how we do that with consumers.” The six We CareSM ethical principles guide the U.S. pork industry and demonstrate our commitment to produce a safe, high-quality pork supply. Producers are committed to: • Producing safe food • Ensuring practices to protect public health • Protecting and promoting animal well-being • Safeguarding natural resources in all industry practices • Providing a work environment that is safe and consistent for our people • Contributing to a better quality of life in their communities “The ethical principles define our values and who we are,” Baumert said. “Consumers can be confident that the pork they eat was raised by pig farmers who follow the We Care principles in their barns.” The principles are summed up in the Pork Checkoff’s purpose to build trust by doing what is right for people, pigs and planet. “We know that today’s consumers are putting more pork on their fork,” [Insert the last name of producer quoted above] said. “They have trust in our product and enjoy its flavorful eating experience. We also encourage consumers to cook pork to a slight pink center, with an internal temperature of 145°F, followed by a three-minute rest.”

up on campus. A special thank you goes out to Glen On the weekend of September 7th Texas Tech and Jane with National Pork Board for generously University had their first annual Agriculture Celebration preparing all the pork for everyone to enjoy. Game, formally known as the Guest appearances by the Masked Rider, Celebrate Cotton Game. The university changed the Raider Red and even Dr. Lawrence Schovanec, name to include the other industries such as beef, oil, President of Texas Tech University, made the day an grain crops, and pork! The university uses this game to even better experience for all those involved. In fact, bring awareness to the massive amount of agriculture Brandon Gunn, TPPA Executive Vice commodities present in West Texas. The pre-game President, had the opportunity to speak with activities were a big success, as there was major President Schovanec before the game. “It’s representation from every commodity spoken of and outstanding for the leadership of the university to more. recognize the vital role The Texas Pork Producers Association “For them to have the desire to put together an event agriculture plays in was thrilled to get that showcases agriculture, really speaks volumes to everyone’s daily lives and the prominence the opportunity to the foundation on which the university was built” it has in this region. represent the pork For them to have the industry at such an desire to put together an event that showcases Ag, agricultural-focused event. On the menu was pulled pork really speaks volumes to the foundation on which the street tacos and nachos as well as sausage wraps. A big university was built.” thank you goes out to Barrett Klein of Klein Smokehaus None of this would have been possible without and Hudson Meat Market for providing the meat; it was a the help of many members, friends and students. huge hit for everyone. TPPA Director of Communications Thanks to the Texas Tech University Department and Member Outreach and TTU Alumni, Brooke Blum, of Animal and Food Sciences staff and students for said “This was a great event to be a part of. What a perfect helping serve food and ensuring way to give back to this University by celebrating Texas everything went as planned. Also, thank you to TPPA Tech football and agriculture. Thank you to Texas Tech members Todd and Moriah Beyers, Stanley Young, University for allowing us to be a part of this inaugural Shane Parsons and Wes Utley for helping out with event, and for giving us the opportunity to promote the whatever was needed. Also, thanks Ronald and Tracy pork industry.” Food wasn’t the only thing enticing about Blum and numerous others that were there as well. the Texas Pork Producers Association tailgate; games, The tailgate was a huge success and we look forward cold beverages and music only added to the fun. Perhaps to traveling back to west Texas again next year! the coolest part was the Pork Checkoff trailer coming down from Iowa, easily the most impressive tailgate set up on campus.

Pork Checkoff’s Insight To Action

In Our Fast-Paced World, Convenience Reigns The demand for convenience is impacting most industries – including communications, retail, tourism, and of course, foodservice. As our recent All About Dining Out report showed, more than a third (35%) of consumers eat out to save time.

In fact, a recent report by Technomic shows that 85% of consumers decide what to eat the same day – a surprising number that has led to the widespread availability of convenient meal solutions. Drive-thrus, food trucks, meal kits and prepared foods at grocery stores are all seeing dramatic growth, because just about every generation and every dining segment craves convenience.

You’ve probably seen businesses profiting from convenient options yourself. The proliferation of food halls, fast casual restaurants, grab-and-go markets and even restaurants within retail is happening before our eyes, and it’s proof that consumers crave quality meals on-the-go. This is especially true for Gen Z. The Technomic report found Gen Z – which tends to prefer spending on experiences over consumer goods – already out-spends Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation on dining out, and 58% go online to find restaurant deals.

We know pork can play a prominent role as a convenient meal solution. Portable options like pork tenderloin skewers, ground pork burritos, pork nuggets/tenders and pulled pork sandwiches are natural fits and will win over consumers looking for a fast dinner option that’s also flavorful. Multicultural options and handhelds can also be a star. Packers can help make pork a convenient go-to by preparing flexible, quick-to-cook options. We can replace the all-toocommon burger and fries by offering more handheld choices, and we can make pizza night more exciting with topping choices like pulled pork or pork belly. These cuts and preparations need to meet the needs of c-stores and food halls. That may mean smaller cuts, pre-sauced packs or pre-cooked options.

Typically, those looking for quick meal options are less concerned about health or being able to share menu items with their friends or family members. Burgers and nuggets often win in these occasions.

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Great People. Great BBQ. Great Cause. The Raider Red Meats BBQ & Ribeye Championship, held August 23-24, highlighted BBQ pit masters locally and nationwide, while raising scholarship funds for Texas Tech University students. Sanctioned by the esteemed Kansas City Barbecue Society, the competition serves as the Texas state championship and is open to competitors around the nation. All proceeds from this event go into the Raider Red Meats Endowment Fund to sponsor scholarships for students in the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. Raider Red Meats, a part of the Meat Science & Muscle Biology program, has funded scholarships for Texas Tech students since 1982. Lead by Raider Red Meats staff Tate Corliss, executive director, and Ben Weatherly, sales, this marks the 12th year for the cook-off. This event is open to the public, and CASNR students can be found working all aspects of the event, including the sponsor’s dinner. “It’s a great thing for the students to be involved with the BBQ and Ribeye championship,” Corliss said. “They get to interact with people from across the country who are lessening their financial burden, and the sponsors get to interact with some of the students who are receiving funds from their donation.” TPPA is a sponsor of the cook-off, in addition to working with Texas Tech on several events and programs throughout the year. TPPA Director of Communications and Member Outreach, and TTU alum, Brooke Blum, was in attendance with several TPPA members. “We’re proud to sponsor this great event that promotes pork and highlights the excellent meat science program of Texas Tech University. It was enjoyable to visit with the students who have received TPPA’s scholarships and watch them put on such a well-ran event!”

The Pork Checkoff and Texas Pork Producers Association encourage producers to share their farm stories on social media and through conversations with producers during October, which is National Pork Month. “The #RealPigFarming campaign allows pig farmers to share their story through social media,” said Claire Masker, sustainability communications director for the Pork Checkoff. “It’s encouraging to see so many pig farmers engaged with today’s consumers to explain what they do on the farm every day and why it is important to both themselves and the pigs. We encourage all pig farmers to share how they raise pork.” Including the hashtag symbol (#) before “RealPigFarming” helps people search social media posts with the same phrase and makes it easier for them to follow conversations. What started with Facebook and Twitter has grown to include Instagram, Snapchat and a blog on realpigfarming.com. “Being able to share my story through social media allows me to connect with more consumers than I had before,” said Leslie Harman, Harman Farms, Perryton, TX. “Consumers across the country have learned about our farm, and that is incredible.” In addition to sharing their unique pig farming stories on social media, pig farmers have been speaking to universities, dietitians, wholesale grocer group, and other key audiences since 2004 through Operation Main Street (OMS). More than 1,500 people have been trained as OMS speakers, with nearly 10,000 speeches given to date.

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“When we started the program, one of our concerns was how producers would handle hard-to-answer questions, but they have been able to reach a wide variety of audiences” said Ernie Barnes, industry services director for the Pork Checkoff. “We provide participants with up-to date information, expert contacts and tips on public speaking to help them share how pigs are raised today.” ABOUT RAIDER RED MEATS Raider Red Meats’ mission to fund scholarships and serve others has been made possible by offering only premium cuts of beef, lamb and pork. The product line consists of fully cooked and readyto-eat meats such as smoked beef, prime rib, smoked sausage and beef jerky. The steaks are carefully chosen and heavily aged to perfection. Products are available in the Raider Red Meats store in the Animal and Food Sciences building on the Texas Tech campus. Visit www. raiderredmeats.com for more information. Also, stay up to date by following @ raiderredmeats on Instagram and liking the Raider Red Meats’ Facebook page.

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et’s take it back to ten years ago when a little girl was preparing for her first time to enter the show ring, this is how she explains her first showing experience…“I was in the 3rd grade when I began showing pigs. While working with my pigs prior to the show, I would use my steering device to drive and guide my pig around the ring we had set up. My first show was the Irion County Livestock Show. I remember watching the lamb, goat and cattle shows and being very confused on why they were just standing there with a halter. I started to panic because I had never trained my pig to stand still and I did not even own a halter. I frantically ran to my dad and told him he was wrong and I won’t be able to show. He quickly calmed me down and told me the pig show is completely different.” Needless to say, this little girl has learned a lot over the last 10 years, and now is actively involved in production agriculture herself. Caylee Harris is the daughter of Dale and Natalie Harris and is currently a senior at Cisco High School. Caylee, her parents and little brother, Canon, have had a small show pig operation for seven years and focus primarily on raising Hampshires and Crossbreds. After her first experience, who would’ve thought that Caylee would now consider showmanship her favorite part of showing? She states, “I believe if someone is truly passionate about their project, they will do everything in their ability to show off their hog.” To Caylee, the anticipation and focus it takes to be able to know when and where to have your hog at the right time is the best thing about being in the show ring.

An active TPPA member and Certified Texas Bred Registry breeder, Caylee has the opportunity to raise and show some of her own stock. Because of this, she has gotten to experience an even better feeling of winning with some of her own genetics. She said, “My most memorable moment showing will always be, when I got 2nd place at a major stock show with a pig I raised. I’ll never forget how cool it was to hear my name as the exhibitor and the breeder over the loudspeaker.” Her success can be seen on all levels from the county level to Texas majors. While she may love all stock shows and any chance to get in the ring, she considers Houston to be her favorite of them all. Caylee exclaims, “Having a show team makes all of the stock shows fun, but Houston is probably my favorite because I am able to advocate for not only my project but stock showing in general. It seems there are more curious spectators in Houston.” A true leader in and out of the show ring, Caylee can often be found advocating for this industry and promoting what we do. To be expected Caylee can usually be found in the hog barn, but her involvement in 4-H and FFA extends into other programs and events. Caylee has served in multiple officer positions for the Irion County and District 7 4-H, as well as been a member of several successful teams. In fact, Caylee was a member of the 2017 Reserve National Champion 4-H Wool Judging team, and was the 7th high individual. Plus, she has also held multiple prominent offices and played a major role on leadership and career development teams through her local FFA chapter. Academically, she is an active member in the National Honor Society, has competed in UIL competitions for the past six years, is a member of the BETA Club, and also received the highest GPA in the 2018-2019 Pre-Vet Med class. When asked what these experiences have taught her she responded with five powerful words, “Responsibility. Pride. Motivation. Passion. Dedication.” All of this lead her to be one of 18 students selected to travel the Texas and

Oklahoma panhandle with the Texas Pork Producers Association for the Texas Pork Leadership Camp. “I would recommend the Texas Pork Leadership Camp to others because it was such an eye-opening experience. I can’t wait to take all that I learned back and apply it to my own swine operation. If I could go back I definitely would.” She was exposed to the entire industry from farm to fork and everything in between. TPPA’s Director of Communications and Member Outreach, Brooke Blum, states “Receiving the Top Hand Award, it’s evident that Caylee was a standout during the week throughout all activities, tours and competitions. She soaked up every aspect of the industry and got the most out of camp. We can’t wait to see how Caylee implements the practices she learned into her everyday life and at her own swine operation.”

“Responsibility. Pride. Motivation. Passion. Dedication.” At camp, she was able to solidify her passion for this industry and even decide on her future career plans. She explains, “TPLC was by far the MOST amazing camp I have ever attended. I gained a variety of knowledge ranging from commercial breeding at JBS Farms to carcass fabrication at the Texas Tech Meat Lab. I was able to see that there are endless amounts of new opportunities through the pork industry.”

Caylee has always looked up to her family, ag teachers, county agents, show team and friends that support her, and attributes the work ethic and responsibility she has gained not only to showing and production agriculture, but more importantly to her greatest influencers. She will forever cherish all of the memories made in and out of the barn, whether it was showing, advocating or raising some of her own. As far as the future goes, Caylee plans to attend Texas A&M University to major in Animal Science with a focus on genetics and aspirations to get accepted into Texas A&M’s Veterinary School, she will go on her official visit this fall. Caylee also plans to be a member of the Livestock Judging Team while at A&M. Two years ago, Caylee and her family decided to start raising some show cattle as well. With her background in production agriculture, raising show pigs and now cattle, Caylee’s career goals include becoming a geneticist and travel to farms around the US to perform embryo transfers and practice AI methods. Along with pursuing her career goals, Caylee has a desire to continue raising show pigs with her family as well as sharing her knowledge of agriculture. The future is bright for Caylee, TPPA has enjoyed watching her achieve all of her goals thus far, and wishes her the best of luck in her last year of showing and future endeavors.

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Irion County President, 1st Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Reporter District 7 Swine President & Secretary

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Food & Nutrition, Sewing, Wool Judging, Range Judging, Plant Identification, Mohair Judging, 4-H Fashion Show, Food Show & Livestock Judging

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Secretary & Treasurer

Texas Pork Producers Association wishes you the best of luck on your future endeavors!

Teams/Competitions:

Skills Team, Wool Judging, Mohair Judging, Radio Broadcasting & Chapter Conducting

Best Advice: “Get that damn pig’s head up!” -Mason Garner Favorite Quote: “Bring a whip.” -Matt Allen On show day, I always make sure I ... put my hair up and my lipstick on. I can’t live without ... my family, my show team and Jesus. My favorite song is ... any song by Tyler Childers or William Clark Green If I could meet one person it would be ... Parker McCollum If I could do anything, I would be a ... veterinarian, cattle rancher’s wife and continue raising hogs I would never go to a show without ... a great attitude. I have always looked up to… my parents. The barn radio is always playing ... Texas country My favorite movie is ... The Little Rascals The show I want to win most is ... San Antonio

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2019 Sales Trail

be in the know FEBRUARY 3 - 6 Junior Market Barrows

FEBRUARY 5 - 8

Junior & open Breeding swine

FEBRUARY 15 - 20 Junior Market Barrows

FEBRUARY 7 - 9 gilt show & sale

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FEBRUARY 11 - 13 Junior Market Barrows

MARCH 1 - 3 Junior Breeding gilts

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oct 1

harkey Farms - Online sale #1 showpig.com

Robbie Harkey 806-778-7810

oct 6

Keith Harkey 806-778-3383

oct 4-5

Wintex Farms - Farm Sale #1

WTX Sale Facility, Lubbock, TX Preview at 7pm the 4th

All Breeds, SALE at 7pm the 5th Will Winter 806-239-5859 Jay Winter 806-438-2986

oct 4 oct 5

the entourage

Frenship Ag Barn, Lubbock, TX at 2pm

All breeds

oct 7

oct 10

75+ head • All breeds Todd Beyers 806-252-5204 Cory Rains 325-236-0593 Brandon Biggs 806-292-6670

oct 11

Levi Canales 806-676-7173

oct 5

the Alpha Male sale

Texas Tech Livestock Arena, Lubbock, TX at 5pm All breeds Jeff Wyatt 806-777-2710 Weston Wyatt 806-777-9784

oct W. Rode & sons - open house #2 TX at 5:30pm 5 Fredericksburg, 40 head • Cross, Duroc, Hamp Wayne Rode 830-456-6176 wrodeandsons.com

oct 5

Steele Show Hogs - Open house #3 4896 Creek Rd, Temple, TX

100 Head • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Spot, York Dan Steele 254-624-9708 Don Steele 254-760-2898c 254-984-2479h tx7645@aol.com

oct C-C Showpigs - Open House #4 5 250 Marquardt Rd, Sisterdale, TX 30 Litters Chris Hohmann 210-508-2211 Chuck Ely 210-887-5708

oct harkey Farms - farm sale Smyer Ag Barn, Smyer, TX at 9:30am 5 Robbie Harkey 806-778-7810 Keith Harkey 806-778-3383

oct 5-6

oct 12

Wylie FFA Show Barn, Abilene, TX at 7pm

Cory Rains 325-236-0593 Allen Richburg 325-236-5666 Archie Jobe 325-6608334

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oct 12

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Berkshire Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 Iredell, TX elrodshowpigs.com

oct 12

Hale Center, TX - Call for appointment

Robbie Harkey 806-778-7810

oct 12

walser Farms/hot rod genetics - farm sale Canadian, TX

Cross, Duroc, Spot

oct 12

The shootout

oct 12

belew farms - Farm Sale

oct 12

clay Farms - Farm Sale

oct 12

Panhandle, TX Kevin Howell - 806-570-2046 Tahoka, TX - Bid Boards Close at 3:30pm

Denny Belew 806-470-0969 Jason Belew 254-413-3848

White Deer, TX at 2pm Guest Consignors Joe Couts, BRS Hog Farm, Harman Farms Mike Clay 806-595-4831

Franz Show Pigs - Barns Open

3994 Ragsdale Rd, Inez, TX at 10am

18 litters • Berk, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot, York Gary Franz 361-935-6428 Kevin Franz 361-935-2005 mfranz62@live.com Facebook: Franz Show Pigs

oct 12

J.T. & kelli naron

1139 CR 401, Merkel, TX, Boards close at 11:30am

20 Litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, York J.T. Naron 325-660-2183

Williams Livestock - better than luck show Barrow Sale

Armstrong County Activity Center, Claude, TX at 7pm

Battle for the banner

oct 20

RGV Essential Feeds Showpig sale

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds, Mercedes, TX at 1pm All breeds Joe Carter 956-279-1822 joecurtiscarter@icloud.com

oct NSR fall classic Duncan, OK 24-26 400+ head • All breeds nationalswine.com

oct W. Rode & sons - open house #3 Fredericksburg, TX at 5:30pm 26 40 head • Cross, Duroc, Hamp Wayne Rode 830-456-6176 wrodeandsons.com

oct Perfect Timing Sale Lawton, OK 26 All Breeds Nov Elrod's Show Pigs - Online Sale #1 7 showpig.com Berkshire Diane Elrod 210-601-6164 Iredell, TX elrodshowpigs.com

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Tri-Area Show Barn, Stamford, TX at 8pm

All breeds

Landon Denson 325-669-2728

oct Major League Show Pig Sale Snyder, TX 12-13 All Breeds oct 14

brs hog farm - Farm Sale 30 litters • Crowell, TX Chester, Cross, Hamp

Stacy Henry 940-655-4747 Ronnie Allen 940-655-8081

Rodney Walser 806-255-5649 Weldon Walser 806-323-2290

oct 12

70-80 Head • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace, Poland, Spot, York Josh Daniel 325-726-8226

Kevin Williams 806-683-9890 kbwilliams.livestock@gmail.com williamslivestock.net

12498 CR 16, Perryton, TX at Noon

harkey Farms - private treaty begins

Santa Anna ISD Show Barn, Santa Anna, TX

100 head • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, Poland, Spot, York Burt Williams 806-676-4334

harman farms - Friday blitz 80+ litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot, York Wayne Harman 806-202-2176 Leslie Harman 806-202-2175 harman.farms1@gmail. com

Coleman county pig sale

Ronnie Daniel 325-348-7058 danielfamilygenetics@gmail.com

Elrod's Show Pigs - Online Sale #1

Keith Harkey 806-778-3383

12498 CR 16, Perryton, TX at 8am

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West Texas Rehab Sale

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harman farms - First come - first serve 80+ litters • Chester, Cross, Duroc, Poland, Spot, York Wayne Harman 806-202-2176 Leslie Harman 806-202-2175 harman.farms1@gmail. com

Josh Krohn 806-759-7735 Bridgette Krohn 806-438-2916 dlshowpigs@gmail.com

Facebook : Elrod's Show Pigs

The Gathering

Lubbock Cooper High School Ag Barn, at 11am

80+ Head • All breeds Bud Day 325-938-0634 Kyle Cook 325-451-4897

oct Dl showpigs - 8th annual barrow sale 2101 CR 24, Lamesa, TX Bids Close at 7pm 12 80+ head • Chester, Cross, Duroc, Hamp, York

Denny Heathcott 325-977-0008

Jason Lackey 806-787-3606 jason@lackeylivestock

oct 5

403 West Bulldog Dr, Mullin, TX at 1pm

Justin Hopkins 325-642-6148

Link Show pigs - farm sale 872 CR F, Tahoka, TX at 6:30pm Heath Link 806-241-4750

6th annual mullin ffa sale

brshogfarm.com

oct 15

harkey Farms - Online sale #2 showpig.com

Robbie Harkey 806-778-7810 Keith Harkey 806-778-3383

oct 17

GO Genetics - Sale #2

Leroy Colgan Showbarn, Lamesa, TX Bid Board Format - Bids close at 7:30pm Most Breeds + a few select gilts

Todd Gregory 806-577-2400

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Kelly OBrien 806-759-4420

oct 19

Bohemian Farms - farm sale #2

19702 Cyclone Branch Rd, Burlington, TX at 9am

50+ Head • Berk, Chester, Cross, Duroc, Spot, York Michael Schneider 254-721-4162 bohemianfarms@yahoo.com

oct 19

Knight Show Pigs - Farm Sale #2

Shallowater, TX at 1pm

Tadd Knight 217-653-0528 Scotta Knight 806-549-8389 Cameron Knight - 806-549-8395 knightshowpigs.com

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It’s a Harkey Family Affair

Producer Spotlight

rewarding moment for TPPA is the opportunity to honor, the Producer of the Year which is the highest annual award presented by the Texas Pork Producers Association to recognize a producer for their significant achievements in the swine industry and their contributions to the TPPA. It’s more than just producing high quality show pigs, it’s about leadership, drive and the willingness to always help out when needed; seems only fitting that these qualities describe this year’s recipient perfectly. The 2019 Producer of the Year was Robbie and Keith Harkey of Harkey Farms. Established nearly 30 years ago, Harkey Farms has been raising hogs as a family. In fact, everyone in the family plays an important part in the success and daily operations of the farm, and can always be seen helping others whenever it is needed. Robbie noted, “All of us are in this thing for the kids, the relationships and the friends we have built through this organization over the last 30 years, it’s a family, and we are honored and privileged to be a part of it.” When they aren’t in the barn Robbie can be found farming several acres of cotton, and Keith can be found doing the same.

While they may have been established for nearly 30 years, Robbie and Keith joined forces in 2011 when Keith’s kids started showing hogs, this was only the beginning of the success for the two brothers. Located in Hale Center, Harkey Farms is home to 70 sows of the Duroc, Spot, Poland and crossbred breeds. Robbie and Keith share a passion for this industry, but more specifically for the youth that are involved. They believe it is their responsibility as producers to raise quality stock for the youth to exhibit, and they work each day to do just that. This past year was definitely one to remember for Harkey Farms, as they had plenty of successes in and out of the show ring. From raising the Champion Duroc Barrow at Fort Worth to the Champion Division II Crossbred Gilt at Texas’ Elite Showcase and multiple county champions and reserves…just to name a few, Harkey Farms had a ton of success in 2019, and hope to continue this trend in the years to come.

Robbie & Keith Harkey

Although their achievements are great, the leadership and other contributions they make to the industry and TPPA do not go unnoticed. Robbie is a current member of the board of directors and serves on the Certified Texas Bred Committee, and was instrumental in the planning and success of the Texas’ Elite Showcase. In addition to Robbie’s service the whole family was of tremendous help to make sure the first Texas’ Elite Showcase was one to remember. In fact, “similar to their hog operation”, fellow board member and friend Todd Beyers points out, “it was definitely a Harkey family affair with everyone working hard for the youth of Texas.” Multiple breeds can be found in the barns at Harkey Farms, but it all started with the red hogs. Robbie states, “my heart and soul is in the Durocs, but it wasn’t an easy thing to do. At the time we started they had a lot of problems, when trying to make them better I didn’t know how tough it was going to be to raise good Duroc pigs. Our breakthrough was in 2014 when we had a sow that is very special to us here, 12-4, better known as Lucy. Not a day goes by that she isn’t mentioned in a conversation.” Lucy laid the foundation of their Duroc herd, in fact, today Lucy’s genetics can be found in numerous Durocs at their operation, and she continues to prove her worth. When discussing the future of Harkey Farms, Keith states, “I hope to continue to progress as well as develop relationships and the youth that we have the privilege to work with. The money is not part of it, it is the smile on that child’s face and when you see their hard work pay off, that to me is worth everything that I do and every bit of the hardships that we go through.”

With their past success, mentality and drive, one would expect to continue to see them recognized as a top breeder of the Certified Texas Bred Registry. Harkey farms was a top breeder this past year, TPPA is very thankful for the help, input and service, it’s people like the Robbie and Keith that are essential for our association’s future. Fellow board member, friend and mentor, Jay Winter, comments “Robbie’s daughter had Champion Poland at San Antonio in ’01, and ever since then we have become closer and closer friends. He is a real student of the game of breeding, raising and feeding show pigs, he is one that learns fast and has a good hands-on decision-making process. 10 or 12 years ago I would go up there and help coach him on feeding barrows, every couple of weeks now I just have to go up about once a month and straighten him out, Jay says with a wink and a smirk. This particular year he and Keith had a lot of success, and I attribute that to their breeding program getting more and more competitive every year. They are a great family and great friends. Robbie and Keith are the kind of people that will do anything for you even if it doesn’t involve livestock, and the best part is I get to call both of them my friends.” Robbie, Keith and the rest of the crew at Harkey Farms have had many outstanding achievements over the years, but they don’t plan on stopping there. They plan to continue being involved with TPPA programs, while keeping the good of the youth at the forefront of all things they do. In a constantly changing industry, Harkey Farms will keep striving to find new and innovate ways to adapt to the changes.

“All of us are in this thing for the kids, the relationships and the friends we have built through this organization over the last 30 years, it’s a family, and we are honored and privileged to be a part of it.” 99

“It has been a privilege to serve on the board of TPPA and be a voice for breeders like myself. Getting to work alongside people I look up to is an honor, and the future of our organization is exciting.”

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Personal Highlights -Champion Duroc Barrow, Fort Worth, 2019 -Champion Middle Weight Cross Gilt, Texas’ Elite Showcase, 2019 -Class Winning Berk, Duroc & Dark Cross Barrow, HLSR 2019 -Reserve Spot Barrow, San Antonio, 2017 -Reserve Poland Barrow, HLSR, 2017 -Champion Poland Gilt, San Antonio, 2016 -Reserve Heavy Weight Duroc, San Antonio, 2016 -Reserve Supreme Champion Gilt, CTBR Stars Gilt Show, 2014 -Numerous County Champions and CTBR Class Champions

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Class winning duroC barrow ‘19 Houston

Class winning berk barrow ‘19 Houston

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tHird plaCe Hamp barrow ‘19 rodeo austin

Class winning dark Cross barrow ‘19 Houston

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Congrats Rowen Family!

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Don't forget to submit your ctbr forms Certified Texas Bred Registry •Litter record• •membership form• •certificate order form • 104

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Forms Found Online

Certified Texas Bred Registry Breeders Directory

The Certified Texas Bred Program was established to promote Texas Bred pigs, breeders and youth of Texas. In the 2018-2019 show season over $45,000 was awarded to Texas 4-H and FFA members who exhibited CTBR pigs at a major show in Texas.

Look to these breeders when purchasing your next showpig and request a CTBR Certificate!

Northern High Plains North Texas

East Texas

Southern High Plains Far West Texas

West Texas South Texas

South East Texas Heart of Texas

The Texas Pork Producers Association is not split into regions. The map provided was created for convenience and ease of finding breeders near you! 105 105

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Debbie & Nathan Acuff D & N Show Pigs Farmersville (214) 725-2116 Ronnie Allen & Stacy Henry BRS Hog Farm Crowell (940) 684-1836 (940) 655-4747 Brandon Anderson Crago & Anderson Showpigs Graham (325) 201-1098 Shannon Atteberry It Works Genetics Blue Ridge (214) 395-9560 Shannon Barbee Shannon Barbee Show Pigs Hamlin (325) 370-4503 Hayden Behling Behling Family Jacksboro (713) 314-6829 Avery Talon Blount Talon Blount Show Pigs Callisburg (940) 366-2590 Glen, James & Zac Blount Blount Farms Denison (903) 814-4900 (903) 465-9687 Dane Bonfy Bonfy & Klein Vernon (940) 357-1592 (940) 553-2755 Michael Bowman Bowman Livestock Crowell (940) 655-4770 Ed & Eddy Bradshaw Bradshaw Family Showpigs Sherman (903)816-0434 Zack Bridges Bridges Livestock Tolar (229) 309-9234

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Deborah Brownlow BC Show Pigs Quanah (940) 663-2216

James Glover Circle G Showpigs Lipan (940) 682-6715

Kelly Kinnibrugh Kinnibrugh Showpigs Seymour (940) 636-0433

Mason Burlew Burlew Showpigs Center Point (830) 459-5344

Seth Hall Legacy Genetics Vernon (940) 839-6957

Braylee Kirkpatrick Diamond S Showpigs Tolar (817) 559-7683

Hank Byrd Byrd and Evans Showpigs Rochester (940) 256-2214

Mason Hiler SLR Showpigs Benbrook (817) 822-5723

Kaleb Koetter Kaleb Koetter Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 867-9072

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Scott McKamie McKamie Livestock Justin (940) 390-9578

Josh & Landi Campbell C Bar Livestock Grandview (817) 266-2101 David Carter Brock (682) 239-7222 Courtney Cathey Bridgeport (940) 393-2143 Joy Chumbley Tin Top Showpigs Granbury (817) 821-8746 Chuck Cox Cox & Sons Royse City (469) 338-9621 Bryan Edgar Moran (325) 668-3368 Jason Evans & Hank Byrd Byrd & Evans Show Pigs Knox City (214) 801-1410 (830) 336-3046 Mike Fischer Fischer Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 642-5653 J.R. Fortner Fortner Showpigs Anna (214) 878-2714 Rex Frank Frank Farm Showpigs Waxahachie (682) 402-8110 James Glenn G2 Showpigs Italy (462) 236-2045

Rodney Hinkle Hinkle’s on the Hill Weatherford (817) 313-2941 Dillon Hodge Rockin D Show Pigs Valley View (615) 289-4482 (940) 736-9513 Alexis Hofer Royal Crown Showpigs Justin (817) 875-7269 Chip & Shyann Holley Shy’s Durocs Wylie (214) 562-7774 (972) 442-6752 Mike Howe Howe’s Silvertex Farm Gainesville (940) 736-6398 David & Tammi Howell Howell Showpigs Seymour (940) 357-0091 Ryan & Laura Huebinger Granbury (979) 324-0965 Stan Johnson SNJ Livestock Azle (817) 304-3534 Curtis Jordan Nuclear Genetics Graham (940) 550-4753 Carl Kent Carl Kent & Sons Pottsboro (903) 271-5128 (903) 786-9423

Jason Lackey Lackey Livestock Haskell (806) 787-3606 Dustin Lambert Lambert Genetics Sherman (903) 744-2437 Danny Langbein Powell Feed Center Point (830) 634-7321 BIlly Leath Leath Farms Springtown (817) 901-5173 Steve Ledesma Texas Elite Genetics Knox City (940) 256-0058 Karlie Lilley Vice Genetics Farmersville (972) 400-9950 Kendall Lisle Heads Up Genetics Bridgeport (940) 389-7921 Logan Lloyd Rockin U Show Pigs Breckenridge (325) 665-4416 Jed Maroney Maroney Show Pigs Telephone (903) 449-2206

Brad Massey & Blake Edwards Blazin 7’s Farms & Edwards Family Genetics Mineral Wells (940) 682-6355 (940) 325-3371

Dee McLaughlin RAMAC Show Pigs Vernon (940) 839-6499 (940) 552-5035 Ray & Ryan Michou Michou Chester Whites Weatherford (817) 304-2335 Coleman Morrison Morrison Hampshires Tolar (817) 578-1719 Haylie Moss m4 Showpigs Graford (940) 329-0702 Marissa Overman Crazy 13 Showpigs Granbury (628) 500-0075 Luke Parr PH Genetics Farmersville (972) 740-2052 Brady Peirce Peirce Show Pigs Iowa Park (940) 636-2490 Jim Bob Perry & Logan Taylor TP Showpigs Graham (940) 456-3030 (940) 550-8864 Mark Pethtel Pethtel Bauwin Show Pigs Valley View (940) 367-4810

Daryl & Kyle Real Real Family Livestock Sanger (972) 898-6657 Dan & Ragen Reed Reed Livestock Krum (817) 706-7259 Brian Reznicek Reznicek Show Pigs Kaufman (972) 965-8423 Ashley Riddle Stubby Acre Show Pigs Henrietta (940) 781-0085 Brandon Roberson Circle B Showpigs Santo (940) 659-8474 Travis Rogers R-House Showpigs Graford (817) 822-2013 Lance Sloan Sloan Ranch Rochester (324) 725-3500 Carrie Standridge EZ2C Showpigs Celina (469) 247-5901 Paul Starr Paul Starr Showpigs Iowa Park (940) 631-7086 Landon Stephens De Leon (254) 734-5969 Dub Stepp Twister Show Pigs Cleburne (817) 517-4302 (817) 373-2687 Ethan Stuckly S^2 Showpigs Springtown (940) 231-9073 Mark Sullivan & Montana Smith On Point Genetics Weatherford (817) 793-9946 (806) 290-6007

Kevin Thomas Thomas Showpigs Jacksboro (940) 507-0772 (940) 567-5433

Dan Young Young Livestock Burkburnett (940) 631-8339 (940) 569-0119

Kayla Threet G2 Genetics Italy (469) 285-4521

L.J. Young All-Star Show Pigs Jacksboro (765) 810-4029

Marlee & Todd Thurman Swinetex Aledo (319) 383-8971

Jesus B. Ytem JB Ytem Farms Garland (972)877-2815

Terry Utley Utley Farms Knox City (940) 657-4330 (940) 256-3288 Josh Vincent Vincent Farms Howe (903) 821-8638 Dakota Walker Witchita Falls (940) 733-4573 KD Weaver Weaver Showpigs Gainesville (940) 390-6816 Eric Whitaker Whatcha Got Show Pigs Breckenridge (254) 477-5901 Pat Williams Williams Showpigs Nocona (940) 736-5720 Clint Winstead Winway Farms Springtown (817) 597-6559 Bill Wood Wood Bershire Gainesville (940) 736-6943 Tiffany Wooldridge T&C Genetics Mansfield (817) 991-9527 Lexi York York Family Genetics Valley View (940) 736-6127

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Vance Aaron Aaron Family Livestock Gladewater (832) 332-6542 David Bragg Stephenville (254) 977-4141 Broc Butler Butler Berkshires Henderson (903) 235-4334 Laramie Dickson Dickson Showpigs Montalba (903) 721-1019 Jim Dillard Dillard Show Pigs Waskom (903) 926-4176 Jon Eubanks Ambia Showpigs Brookston (831) 682-0771 Edwin Jones C3J Farms Henderson (903) 216-5368 Chad Lowry Lowry Livestock Troup (903) 530-2364 John Michael Mehaffey Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches (806) 790-4330 Clark Snelson Pollok (936) 676-0140

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Jason Anderson Anderson Show Pigs Dayton (979) 218-3849 Alyson Bennett Skidmore (361) 877-4696 David & Lisa Berckenhoff Berckenhoff Showpigs Hallettsville (361) 772-4392 (979) 561-6281 (979) 743-5905 Jack Weston Bishop Needville (281) 610-3329 Todd & Blake Dooley Oak Valley Farm Round Top (979) 421-3572 (832) 260-2742 Daniel & Lance Engeling Engeling Show Pigs Brenham (979) 203-8279 (979) 836-2684 Walt Fehrle KMW Show Pigs Burton (281) 682-6868 Gary Franz Franz Show Pigs Inez (361) 935-6428 Gavin Giebel Giebel Farm Bellville (979) 885-8866 Jimmy & Cassidy Hayes HF Genetics Port Lavaca (361) 920-0964 (361) 552-4819 Garrett Henke H^2 Genetics Hallettsville (361) 772-2031 John Hill Waller (281) 254-3720

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Charles Hodde Hodde Farms Burton (979) 362-4718 (979) 289-3020 (979) 289-3115 Marshall Homeyer Karnes City (361) 218-6925

Colby Schindler Schindler Show Pigs Hallettsville (361) 788-3239 Carl Shanklin 5150 Ranchito Beeville (512) 734-2764

Modesto Gonzalez Jolly Roger Show Pigs Mission (956) 905-5738

Jason Roane Jason Roane Show Pigs Campbelton (210) 508-5960 (830) 256-4716

Zachary Gray Z Livestock Harlingen (956) 357-3025

Johnny R. Sanchez Double S Farms Poteet (210) 414-2830

Tracy Graves Graves Show Pigs Three Rivers (361) 449-0900

Scot Sullivan S&W Swine Productions Robstown (361) 960-6725 (361) 387-9686

Kevin Lynch Lynch Livestock Cleveland (832) 493-3099

Nolan Simmons Simmons Hog Farm McCoy (830) 570-0488 (830) 570-9488

Ed & Brenda May Splendora (281) 689-3649

David Taylor Superior Genetics Coldspring (936) 524-9385

Scott Heffernan Poteet (830) 742-7540 (830) 570-7540

Trent & Jami Watson Watson Livestock Cuero (361) 275-4151

Drew Hubert Drew Hubert Show Pigs Hebbronville (361) 296-4530

Jeff Miller Double M Genetics Waller (713) 823-2042 Robert Nagel Nagel’s Fine Swine Cuero (361) 648-3226 (361) 277-6032 Jamey Nixon Nixon Farms Woodsboro (361) 649-6712 Ronald Orsak JRW Pigs Shiner (361) 594-3979 Terry Pool & Chris Jones Freedom Genetics Splendora (936) 828-0553 (936) 647-6425 Billy & Jane Rash Rash Livestock Willis (936) 856-9730 Darryl, Teri, & Derek Ressmann Ressmann Showpigs Refugio (361) 526-9159 (361) 349-0511 Teri Reynolds Willis (903) 235-1233 Terrell Ross Ross Show Pigs Yorktown (361) 564-6797

Henry Wood Wood Farms Victoria (361) 571-9229

SOUTH Dianna Brown Natalia (210) 440-1501 Leo Canales C & P Livestock Odem (361) 877-2640 Alvin Carter Carter Farms La Feria (956) 797-1501 Tristen Cruz & Chance Crouch CC Showpigs Brownsville (956) 238-0467 Gary Dominguez & Ivan Garcia G&G Livestock Mission (956) 793-0034 Johnie Flores F-2 Genetics Castroville (210) 426-9583 Cleve & Miriam Ford 4F Livestock Weslaco (956) 472-8088

Kevin Keeter & Anne Salzman Castroville (281) 889-0080 Richard Lewis & James DeCock Rocking L Ranches Hondo (210) 445-9212 Jorge Maldonado Rocking 45 Show Pigs La Pryor (830) 275-2106 Steve Mosley Mosley Farms George West (361) 215-5628 Chad, Harper, Yancey & Briar Parson P5 Show Swine Devine (210) 219-2241 (210) 413-3885 Josh Powell Powell Livestock Jourdanton (210) 336-4091 (830) 214-4138 Kalah & Ty Pressley Pressley Show Pigs Sandia (361) 537-5463

Eddie Vernor Vernor Showpigs Uvalde (830) 591-8376 Kenneth Verstuyft Verstuyft Farms Sabinal (830) 591-6671 Morgan & Shelby Wagner Wagner Family Genetics Poteet (830) 480-8028 (830) 480-4114 Kotton West KMAX Livestock Taft (361) 877-5369 Henry Wood Wood Farms/ Third Coast Milling Victoria (361) 571-9229

Anthony Badillo St. Hedwig (830) 570-1310 Greg Baethge Baethge Showpigs Harper (830) 889-0625 (830) 669-2792 Robert (Bobby) Balser RB2 Showpigs Kerrville (830) 739-6593 (830) 257-6331

Jackson Allen Jackson Allen Livestock Cedar Park (512) 207-0038 Lance Allerkamp L&J Stock Farms Comfort (830) 739-5631 (830) 995-2930

Chad Fiedler Diamond K Showpigs Comfort (830) 998-1895

Shelley & Stephen Conran Conran’s 3C Show Pigs New Braunfels (512) 789-7480

Kellen Floyd Floyd Family Hog Farms Bertram (830) 613-1334

Trent Corkran BC Showpigs Seguin (830) 560-0691

Gage Bancroft B^2 Show Stock Red Rock (512) 988-1570

Hayley Daniell YOY Showpigs Florence (512) 876-3503

Josh Benavidez Platinum Genetics Franklin (936) 591-1469

Tim Doege & Anthony Badillo Doege Show Pigs St. Hedwig (210) 667-9627 (830) 570-1310

Cliff & Coby Berger Berger Farms Giddings (979) 540-7004 Bob & Bobbie Bishop Bishop’s Show Pigs Manor (512) 751-8654 (512) 751-8650 Marvin Boeck Boeck Show Pigs Schertz (210) 414-3569 Samuel, Luke & Lilah Bohnert SLL Livestock Waring (830) 537-4647

HEART OF John Brown Durocs TEXAS Brown’s Bartlett (254) 541-9558

Doug Alderson Alderson Farms Seguin (210) 296-4479

Riley Clinard Clinard Livestock Rockdale (512) 661-8058

(254) 527-3844 Bobby Carroll Carroll Farms Lampasas (512) 525-1540

Willie Chandler Pochan Show Pigs Iredell (254) 919-1844 Courtney Clark CRC Show Pigs Centerville (281) 330-8782

Rory Duelm Duelm’s Prevailing Genetics New Braunfels (830) 608-5058 Konleigh Kaye Eben Seguin (512) 757-2553 Bubba Eckhardt Seguin (830) 433-1431 Diane Elrod Elrod’s Show Pigs Iredell (210) 601-6164 Charles Ely & Chris Hohmann C-C Show Pigs Sisterdale (210) 887-5708 (210) 508-2211 David Esser Esser Livestock Kendalia (830) 446-9163 (830) 336-2437

Zachary Felux 3 Oaks Show Hogs Floresville (830) 583-5602 Kenneth Fey Fey Show Pigs Stockdale (830) 481-3162

Mike & Amy Ford Franklin (979) 324-7268 Vince Franckowiak Franckowiak Show Pigs St. Hedwig (210) 336-9428 (210) 667-1522 Brandie Garcia & Holly Hines Senterfitt Farms Lometa (512) 734-2178 Ernest Gonzales P&G Show Pigs Nixon (210) 260-2931 Lee Hafley JMH Showpigs Rockdale (512) 415-2118 Chad Hajda Hajda Showpigs Granger (512) 423-2434 (512) 423-2101 Dakota Hankins Hankins Show Pigs Hico (254) 974-2222 Charles Hanna Triple-H Genetics China Spring (254) 749-9608 Michael & Lizzie Harkins Squealin-N-Dealin Show Pigs Liberty Hill (512) 689-1516 Christian & Ashlynn Hatcher Bandera (520) 404-8651 Roger Herridge Llano (512) 809-1297

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Mason & Holly Hines Lometa (512) 556-2999 (512) 556-2777 Christopher & Lori Hohmann C-C Show Pigs Boerne (210) 508-2211 Raelyn Holder Raelyn’s Showpigs China Springs (254) 205-9971 Alan Holt Johnson City (512) 468-6557 James A. Holt, Jr. Holt Farms Kyle (512) 217-6543 (512) 398-5948 Chad Hopson Hopson Showpigs Lampassas (512) 734-2122 Curtis W. Houy Houy Hog Farm Fredericksburg (830) 889-8457 (830) 997-8457 Robert & Faye Huebner R&F Hog Farms Kingsbury (830) 660-7101 (830) 639-4788 J.P. Jansen Jansen Show Pigs Kyle (512) 787-2021 (512) 216-3596 Harvey & Jeremy Johnson Top Tier Genetics Eddy (254) 548-2409 (254) 780-8505 Glenn Kaiser BK Genetics Center Point (830) 634-2100 (830) 739-3338 Kurt Kelso Rodney Kelso & Sons Seguin (210) 240-6710 (830) 305-2617

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Kenneth & Caroline Kensing K&C Farms Fredericksburg (830) 928-4845 (830) 997-3637 Barrett Klein Bonfy & Klein Boerne (940) 838-8300 (830) 537-4200 (830) 249-8063 Kerby Knaupp Knaupp Showpigs, Inc. Fredericksburg (830) 459-4826 (830) 685-3355 Russell Kneese Kneese Show Pigs Fredericksburg (830) 456-3298 Eric Koennecke Fredericksburg (830) 889-5898 Ryan Koltermann Koltermann Showpigs La Vernia (210) 844-7484 Thomas Krueger 1-1 Pig Farm San Antonio (210) 846-7890 Warren Lampman Lampman Hog Farm St. Hedwig (210) 748-6239 (830) 914-2961 Larry J. Langbein Sister Creek Farm Boerne (830) 285-1949 (830) 324-6742 Jeff Langemeier Langemeier Livestock Marion (830) 708-5930 (830) 708-8600 Chad Lewis H&L Showpigs Somerville (979) 277-4041 Otto Luensmann Coyote Creek Genetics Seguin (210) 723-3896 Hayden Lugo HCL Durocs San Marcos (512) 426-9292

Donald Marsh Marsh Show Pigs Adkins (210) 649-2139

Matt & Taylor Murdoch MT Heart Livestock Marion (830) 556-3942

Derik & Juli Matejka Matejka Farms Bryan (979) 450-9421

Fabian Mutz Jr. 5M Genetics Floresville (830) 391-1783

Randall Maxwell Maxwell Showpigs Marble Falls (830) 798-4246

Weston Pierce Pierce Showpigs Seguin (214) 908-3359

Nicholas & Jimbo Maxwell Maxwell Showtime Show Pigs New Braunfels (830) 660-0079

Charles Raley Raley Show Swine Crawford (254) 716-2055

Cheryl McMillan McMillan Show Pigs Jonesboro Keith McWilliams JKL Showpigs Hearne (979) 279-6828 Jason Medlin Medlin Farms Salado (512) 818-3745 (254) 947-0716 (254) 718-6133 Kally Meyer Meyer Swine Farm Lott (254) 654-7123 Grant Meyer Meyer Showpigs Harper (830) 459-8645 (830) 864-5064 Mike Mikeska Mikeska Showpigs Rogers (254) 624-2283 Hailey & Kaila Morgan Morgan Girls’ Showpigs Medina (830) 796-0151 (830) 589-7796 John Moyers Sure Success Show Pig San Antonio (210) 601-3533 Robert Munzer Munzer Farms Bastrop (512) 887-9085

Chuck Real Real Hog Farm Marion (210) 827-7351 (830) 914-2833 (830) 456-6176 Wayne Rode W. Rode & Sons Fredericksburg (830) 997-2540 (830) 990-8206 Jeremy Rounsaval Rounsavall Show Pigs Purdon (903) 641-2055 (903) 673-2748 Ben & Tricia Rush Rush Pig Farm Mart (254) 652-2443 (254) 875-2387 Clarence Schmidt Center Point (830) 634-2117 Michael Schneider Bohemian Farms Burlington (254) 721-4162 (254) 985-2249 Ricky Schroeder Schroeder Genetics Anderson (936) 825-1390 Mayson Schulze Seguin (830) 433-0486

Brian Stephens IN-Sanity Showpigs Hearne (254) 217-0965

Jacque Vantroostenberghe Mezquite Acres (254) 931-0204

Alan Shipp Two Ton Showpigs Bertram (512) 557-9531

Debra & Jim Stephens Stephens’ shires Show Pigs Marion (210) 413-7907

Will & Peggy Wallace U4 Farm Blanco (830) 833-5335

Jeff Shows Shows’ Genetics Dime Box (979) 884-0335 (979) 224-5483

Matthew Sullaway Superior Choice Helotes (210) 284-8686 (210) 669-2411

Dustin Shuffler Shuffler Show Pigs Kempner (254) 394-4475

Greg Sutherland Sutherland Farm Stockdale (210) 872-2808

Kyndal Sligh Red Barn Genetics Moody (254) 717-1967

Watt & Samuel Taggart Taggart Farms Temple (254) 760-4900

Bradley Smith Braylyn Farm Floresville (512) 757-5597

Michael Tatsch Michael Tatsch & Family Showpigs Harper (830) 370-2127

Terrell & Mikaela Seeger The Seeger’s Flyin’ Pig Farm Cibolo (210) 394-0114

Dennis Snow Snow Show Pigs LaVernia (210) 219-3984 (830) 779-2254 David Soloman Bandera (210) 232-5260 Autumn & Kayzen Lassere KAL Ranch Somerset (210) 374-0958 Patrick Spinn Spinn Farms Holland (254) 913-6284 (254) 657-2472 Dan & Don Steele Steele Hog Farm Temple (254) 984-2479 Erin & Clara Steglich Steglich Show Pigs Holland (254) 718-2961 (254) 718-4983 Gus & Gigi Stehling Whiskey Creek Show Pigs Sisterdale (830) 537-5372 (210) 445-3131

Michael Taylor Taylor’D Genetics Salado (254) 947-8490 (254) 228-7526 QuinnLyn Taylor Medina (830) 460-0820 Michael & Mason Taylor Taylor’d Genetics Salado (254) 947-8490 (254) 228-7526 Jesse Threet 3T Farms Florence (512) 350-0306 Thomas Trout Moody (254) 290-0866 Andrew Tucker Tucker Showpigs Mexia (254) 625-2417 Jarrod & Carole Usener Fredericksburg (830) 992-1040

Cheyanne Waltman C and J Livestock Boerne (210) 269-6565 Harold (Choppy) White Lone Star Super Hogs Bryan (979) 777-4180 (979) 774-2288 Jay White White’s Farm Showpigs Bremond (979) 450-3020 Rick Whitman RW Genetics Anderson (512) 540-1490 Jennifer Widmer & Derek Coffee Texas Custom Genetics Austin (512) 784-6869 Jack Winterrowd Five Gables Farm Georgetown (512) 203-3694 Jeremy Woods JS Showpigs Frost (903) 851-6194 R.C & Stacy Woolery Woolery Show Pigs Liberty Hill (512) 801-3838 Robert York Pt. Enterprise Show Pigs Mexia (254) 747-0408 (254) 292-3508 Cassidy Zaiontz Zaiontz Family Farm Atascosa (210) 844-8489

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Ronnie & Josh Daniel Daniel Family Genetics Santa Anna (325) 726-8226 Frank & Nora Davis Davis Livestock Menard (325) 396-2988 Tooter Draper DCB Showpigs Ranger (254) 433-2677 Justin Duncan 3D Livestock Bangs (325) 642-2188 Billy Dunn F&D Genetics San Angelo (325) 450-9343 Dillon and James Earles Rocking E Showpigs Clyde (325) 513-9994 Dawson Evans Campeon Escondido Showpigs Early (325) 642-6634

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Cory Rains Rains Livestock Roscoe (325) 236-0593

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Warren & Max Tongate Tongate Show Pigs Bangs (325) 647-5200

Kelby McCorkle Silver Valley Show Pigs Coleman (325) 214-4130 (325) 625-2830

Burke & Cami Robinson R4 Genetics Baird (325) 669-6636

Doug Tounget Tounget Farms Bronte (325) 656-9874

Caylee Harris CC Harris Livestock Cisco (325) 450-1817

Ted Merryman Merryman Show Pigs Clyde (325) 669-7597 (325) 893-1562

Adam Roemisch Double T Show Pigs Westbrook (325) 574-4343

Stan Tyson Tyson Farms Early (325) 217-2989 (325) 217-4025

Will Hartnett San Angelo (325) 656-2629

Rylan Mohon KRB Genetics De Leon (254) 842-9693

Douglas Schaefer Schaefer Livestock Garden City (432) 517-0352 (432) 354-2564

Sam Walker 3-W Show Pigs Snyder (512) 355-2908

Brad Mund Mund Livestock Wall (325) 277-7228 (325) 456-8430

Doyle Schaefer Garden City (432) 354-2619 (432) 268-3177

Jennie Wann W-2 Showpigs Roscoe (325) 829-8528 (325) 766-3807

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Leon Freeman Freeman Showpigs Lohn (325) 344-5514

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Frankie W. Hyles Rafter 9H Showpigs Cross Plains (325) 669-9348 (254) 725-7285

Randy Gillum Odessa FFA Odessa (325) 725-0640

Cody Knight 3K Showpigs Goldthwaite (325) 200-2073

James Hale Raisin Hale Showpigs Westbrook (325) 933-0028

John & Amy Lange Lange Livestock Miles (325) 895-0961 (325) 468-2233

Clint & Julie Halfmann West Texas Genetics Vancourt (402) 429-4946 (325) 340-0232

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Cheylee Lucas Down South Show Pigs Bluff Dale (817) 776-6325

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Kerry Shain Outlaw Genetics Sonora (325) 206-3615 Kyler Shelton AK Show Pigs Goldthwaite (325) 938-0171 Jerry Sheppard Sheppard Farms Brownwood (325) 998-1295 (325) 642-5152 (325) 752-6173 Reggy Spencer Spencer Show Pigs Colorado City (325) 370-8990

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Steve, Zach & Kyle Bradshaw Seco Land & Livestock Friona (940) 210-9692 Levi Canales LC Genetics & Co. Canyon (806) 676-7173

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Josh & Bridgette Krohn DL Show Pigs Lamesa (806) 759-7735

Craig Hamilton 3-H Showpigs Spur (806) 790-1904

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Robbie & Keith Harkey Harkey Farms Hale Center (806) 778-7810

Heath Link Link Showpigs New Home (806) 241-4750

Randy Hathorn Hathorn Farms Shallowater (806) 778-7801 Chad & Misty Hill Chad Hill Durocs Lubbock (806) 433-7787 Jonathan & Danny Hisey Hi-Ho Genetics Wolfforth (806) 281-7973 Heath Hodges LA Farms Slaton (806) 782-8595

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Rowdy Huffaker Huffaker Farms Hale Center (806) 292-4116

Russell & Tysha Miller 3T Show Pigs Littlefield (806) 543-2769

Brandy Hutchings Hutchings Farms Lamesa (806) 972-6352

Brock Milloy MC Show Pigs Seminole (254) 631-3380

Scott Jeffreys LSG Show Pigs Lubbock (806) 548-1490

Tripp & Twister Moore Brownfield (432) 250-5774

Collin Kattner Kattner Farms Petersburg (806) 667-3469

Kelby, Braden & Karrie O’Brien O’Brien & Son Genetics Lamesa (806) 200-4135

Bill & Casey Owens Owens Show Pigs Lubbock (806) 392-2504 Shane Parsons & Shane Shobert Red Raider Genetics Spur (806) 269-9990

Micheal Therwhanger Therwhanger Show Pigs Seminole (806) 215-0622 (432) 266-1123 Bryan Thomas Circle T Show Pigs Spur (806) 470-1170

Stanley M. Young Belew & Young Lubbock (806) 777-9098 (806) 745-2645 Candace Zarate Spur (580) 291-0477

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Robbie Phillips Phillips Show Pigs Levelland (806) 790-4345 (806) 297-3238

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CLASS CHAMPION YORKSHIRE ‘19 SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW Congratulations Zoe Pruitt SIRED BY DEADPOOL

55 LITTERS BORN JUNE-SEPT crosses, durocs, spots and chesters

UPCOMING SALES majority sold off the farm by appointment. AUGUST 13 // ONLINE SALE // THE PIG PLANET AUGUST 17 // LINDNER FARM SALE #1 // COMFORT, TX AUGUST 31 // THE ALLIANCE // KERRVILLE, TX SEPTEMBER 7 // LINDNER FARM SALE #2 // COMFORT, TX OCTOBER 12-13 // MAJOR LEAGUE // SNYDER, TX OCTOBER 25 // FALL CLASSIC // DUNCAN, OK

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