Lackey's Notes From the Road week of October 7th-11th

I spent this week in Northern Iowa and Southeastern Minnesota. It seems like this time of year is always a challenge to get herd visits done. Many of you are busy harvesting crops, breeding sows, or traveling to the southwest to sell pigs. 

I did find time to stop at four farms that are having online sales next week. Diamond V Showpigs, Bolo Showpigs, Huinker Durocs and Wayne J Huinker. Guys if you have any questions on these pigs I would be more than willing to try and help answer them. I don't have notes on every pigs at every farm, but I don't have notes on a lot of them. If I can help, give me a call.

Michael Lackey

(765) 427-3733

Evans' First Week

As I end my first week as a Field Representative comes to a close, I wanted to share some of the stops I made with everyone.

I stayed in Indiana this week and got to spend some time with Marty Fordice, Kent Brattain, and Jeff Ramsey.

 Marty, Corey, and Lee are busy in the middle if breeding season, like most, however the Fordice crew gave me the behind the scenes tour. After going through the sows we studied the set of Duroc gilts they are working with. I can say I was extremely impressed with the quality of the gilts they have kept back. This firm had a nice run this summer with red hogs, and even revamped the entire herd. If anyone finds themselves shopping for red hogs next spring, the trip to Fordices' should be well worth it!

I then ran over to Brattain's to check out a pair of July Moonshine 17-4 York boars. It appears that 17-4 has clicked on the Brattain sows. Kent is working on marketing this boars and doesn't plan on feeding them for a show. These boars are young but have a real shot!  Give Kent or Kalen a call for more info.

Friday I spent the morning with Jeff Ramsey. Jeff didn't have too many pure litters this go around. However he had the first set of Bone Thugs I have laid eyes on. Jeff's set are heavy structured, good bodied, and have an awesome look. The set he has in his chip barn now are first of August, he has a younger set that are just as stout. Watch for Jeff at Duncan.

I finished up my week in Tipton, IN at the Hogtoberfest Show. There aren't many of these fall jackpot shows, but the Hogtoberfest is an awesome way to get a few more shows in for your showman. The Crouch Family and the IJSC run these shows and they are truly second to none!

Make sure to get your Fall Classic entries in to the office this week. The deadline is Friday, October 11th. 

Also safe travels to everyone headed to Hambug, NY this week for the Eastern Regional we look forward to seeing you there

NSR Eastern Region Field Representative Hired

On behalf of the National Swine Registry, we are pleased to introduce Blaine Evans as the new NSR Eastern Region Field Representative. Evans will fill Ralph Doak's position as the  Eastern Region Field Representative upon Ralph's retirement later this year. Doak has dedicated more than 20 years to the people of the purebred swine industry as a field staff member.
 
Evans grew up on a swine farm in Thorntown, IN, consisting of purebred Hampshires and club pigs. He was actively involved in the National Junior Swine Association and also participated in numerous NSR shows & sales. Blaine earned his A.A.S. Degree at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL where he competed on judging teams under the guidance of Grant Grebner. He recieved a B.S. Degree in Agriculture at Western Illinois University where he continued to judge under the direction of Dr. Mark Hoge.

Blaine is a former NSR Field Staff Intern and possesses a tremendous passion for purebred hogs and most importantly, hog people. Evans officially started with the National Swine Registry on Monday, September 30th. He can be reached at (765) 490-3731 or Blaine@nationalswine.com.


 

Stewart's and McGrew's Online sales

If you are looking for July aged Durocs, Landrace, or Yorkshires, make sure you study the set these two firms are offering. I visited both farms today, to say the least I was impressed. If you have questions I am more than willing to offer my opinion.

Michael Lackey

National Swine Registry Field Representative

(765) 427-377 

McGrew Showpigs 

Ear Notch: 27-1 LG

Breed/Sex: Landrace Gilt
Date Born: 7/8/13
Sire: Revolution
Sire of Dam: JMG Falkan

Stewart's Duroc Farm

EN: 3-6 DG
Breed/Sex: Duroc Gilt
Date Born: 7/2/13
Sire: Bold Ruler
Dam: Meatpacker

NBS Hog College Row Pictures and Pedigrees

After many miles and herd visits, the NSR Field Staff has assembled the NSR portion of this year's NBS Hog College Row. Below are the NSR boar and gilt representatives that will be showcased in Austin next week.

As a reminder, each of these individuals will be driven in the 2nd annual Hog College Home Run Drive competition on Monday evening. Judging teams will have the opportunity to submit their vote for champion boar and gilt. Winning teams in the junior and senior college divisions will recieve awards.

For more information on this year's Hog College entries, feel free to contact the NSR field staff and the breeders behind these individuals.

Note: One of the two Duroc Boars pictured below will be designated for Hog College Duroc Boar. The other will be entered in the Duroc Boar show in Austin.


Hog College Duroc Boar Candidate
Owner: Huinker Durocs Ltd., Decorah, IA
Ear Notch: 40-1
DOB: 2/3/13
Sire: HD2 Red Draw 29-1
Dam’s Sire: DTF8 Buckshot 2-2

Hog College Duroc Candidate
Owner: Huinker Durocs Ltd., Decorah, IA
Ear Notch: 40-4
DOB: 2/3/13
Sire: HD2 Red Draw 29-1
Dam’s Sire: DTF8 Buckshot 2-2



Hog College Duroc Gilt
Owner: Range & Theobald, Waterloo, IL
Ear Notch: 57-7
DOB: 3/2/13
Sire: HD2 Trifecta 49-1
Dam’s Sire: CMJW0 Tulsa Time 6-1

Hog College Hampshire Boar
Owner: Delaney Young, Agency, MO
Ear Notch: 1-6
DOB: 1/15/13
Sire: BOLN1 Point Maker 118-3
Dam’s Sire: JLM9 TCG Augusta 18-1

Hog College Hampshire Gilt
Owner: Rasmussen Swine Farm, Hurley, SD
Ear Notch: 13-1
DOB: 2/10/13
Sire: JLM0 TCG Augusta 24-3
Dam’s Sire: BRBO9 Radar Love 1-5

Hog College Landrace Boar
Owner: Cedar Ridge Farms Inc., Red Bud, IL
Ear Notch: 54-1
DOB: 2/23/13
Sire: 1CR0 Excellerator 119-3
Dam’s Sire: CRSH9 Goliath 3-1

Hog College Landrace Gilt
Owner: Bobby Batson, Wilmington, IL
Ear Notch: 1-8
DOB: 1/17/13
Sire: 1CR2 Next Generation 409-1
Dam’s Sire: CR7 Dynamite 452-1

Hog College Yorkshire Boar
Owner: George & Eric Watson, Hillsboro, KY
Ear Notch: 23-3
DOB: 3/23/13
Sire: CDO2 Crazy Bone 70-2
Dam’s Sire: WGW9 Spark Plug 77-5

Hog College Yorkshire Gilt
Owner: Hilman Schroeder, Sauk City, WI
Ear Notch: 18-5
DOB: 2/2/13
Sire: HSO2 Packer 14-9
Dam’s Sire: HSO9 Confidence 4-10