< PreviousscheduleS CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L EJUDGE: Troy Sloan, Mo.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:Friday, Aug. 308 a.m.: Earliest entries may arrive10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Registration2:30 p.m.: All gilts and barrows must be in place3 p.m.: Barrow & Crossbred Gilt weight cards due to show offi ce3-4:30 p.m.: Adult PQA+ training4-4:30 p.m.: MVP (Mentoring Values People) event5:15 p.m.: Mandatory exhibitor meeting5:30 p.m.: Barrow Show (Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire, Crossbred)Saturday, Sept. 18 a.m.: Gilt Show (Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire)11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Judging Contest registration2 p.m.: Judging Contest (Junior, Intermediate and Senior)(Offi cials to follow the completion of oral reasons)4:30 p.m.: Novice Judging Contest6:30 p.m.: Family Feed and Fun NightSunday, Sept. 27 a.m.: Exhibitor Breakfast7:15 a.m.: Ray Perryman Service8 a.m.: Showmanship* (Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Novice)**Crossbred Gilt Show immediately following showmanship***Silent Auction Closes following the Crossbred Gilt Show, announcements will be made with exact time****Sweepstakes & Judging Contest Awards Ceremony to follow Crossbred Gilt ShowAdditional Jr. Show InformationHogs must be born on Jan. 1, 2018, or after.!NEW! Weight limit for barrows is 290 lbs. and under with a 15 lb. weigh-backLimits per exhibitor: 6 gilts with a max of 2 cross gilts, 6 barrows with a max of 2 cross barrowsCrossbred Gilt Weight Limit: 375 lbs. or less with a 15 lb. weigh-back.All gilts and barrows are released at the completion of the awards ceremony on Sunday.Exhibitors must show one purebred barrow for every one crossbred barrow and one purebred gilt for every one crossbred gilt.PQA+ training is available online at pork.org. MORE NJSA INFORMATION: 765.463.3594Ellen Knauth ext. 101 • ellen@nationalswine.com Austin Pueschel ext. 109 • austin@nationalswine.comPREMIUMS & PRIZES:• Champion Purebred Gilt: Cimarron Stock Box• Champion Purebred Barrow: $750**• Res. Champion Purebred Gilt: $500 • Res. Champion Purebred Barrow: $500**• Champion Breed & Crossbred Gilts & Barrows: $250**• Res. Champion Breed & Crossbred Gilts & Barrows: $100**• Champion Breed Bred & Owned Gilts: $250• Res. Champion Breed Bred & Owned Gilts: $100• Class Premiums: 1st=$45, 2nd=$40, 3rd=$35, 4th=$30, 5th=$25, 6th=$20 Special prizes for the top three in each age division for Showmanship, Judging Conest, & Sweepstakes** A minimum of 100 purebred barrows must be exhibited in order for the Champion and Reserve Champion to receive full premiums. Only half of the listed premiums will be awarded, if less than 100 are shown.Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2018Woodward County Fairgrounds • Woodward, Okla.NJSA Southwest RegionalPUREBRED ENTRIES FARROWED: Jan. 1, 2018 or afterENTRY DEADLINE: Aug. 8, 2018OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: July 16, 2018scheduleS CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L EMORE NJSA INFORMATION: 765.463.3594Ellen Knauth ext. 101 • ellen@nationalswine.com Austin Pueschel ext. 109 • austin@nationalswine.comJUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE3018 June SE Form.indd 305/17/2018 11:22:04 AMS CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L ES CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L ESCHEDULE OF EVENTS:SATURDAY, SEPT. 87 a.m.: Earliest entries can arrive1 p.m.: All junior market hogs and junior breeding gilts must be on the grounds11-2 p.m.: Junior check-in/weigh-in3 p.m.: All junior market hogs and junior breeding gilts must be checked in and market hogs must be weighed4 p.m.: NBS® Junior Showmanship Contest5:30 p.m.: Junior exhibitor pizza partySUNDAY, SEPT. 98 a.m.: Collegiate Meat Contest Awards Ceremony8:30 a.m.: Junior Classic Market Hog Show, immediately followed by Junior Classic Breeding Gilt Show11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Windsor Chop Dinner at the Plager BuildingNoon: All open show breeding stock, truckloads and open market hog show entries must be on the grounds1-2:30 p.m.: Truckloads checked in and weighed2:30-3:30 p.m.: Individual open market hogs checked in and weighed6:30-8 p.m.: NBS® Hospitality Night at Holiday InnMONDAY, SEPT. 108 a.m.:Junior college and senior college judging contest in Crane Pavilion • FFA and 4-H judging contest registration, followed by contest 8 a.m.: Check-in of open show breeding stock entries1 p.m.:4-H and FFA judging awards followed immediately by Individual Market Hog Show– Following Market Hog Show, Truckload Show and Hog College® Home Run DriveTUESDAY, SEPT. 11Breeding Stock Show Begins 8:30 a.m.: Presentation of special awards and judging contest results in Crane Pavilion9 a.m.: North Ring: Berkshire, Spot, Chester White, Poland China and Crossbred Gilts9 a.m.: South Ring: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire and Crossbred BoarsWEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12Breeding Sale Begins9 a.m.: North Ring: Berkshire, Spot, Chester White, Poland China and Crossbred Gilts9:30 a.m.: South Ring: Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire and Crossbred Boars NSR REPRESENTATIVES:Michael Lackey 765.427.3733Mick Bellamy 765.427.7741Clay Zwilling 765.463.3594 Additional Jr. Show InformationContests: ShowmanshipLimits Per Exhibitor: Must exhibit one purebred market hog for each crossbred market hog and one purebreed breeding gilt for crossbred breeding giltMarket Hog Weight: All market hogs must be born on or after Feb. 1, 2018, and weigh between 230-290 lbs.Open Show: All exhibitors are encouraged to compete on Monday of the National Barrow Show®Jr. Breeding Gilts: All breeding animals must be born on or after Jan. 15, 2018Pizza Party: All junior exhibitors are invited to a pizza party on Saturday nightPREMIUMS & PRIZES:• Champion Purebred Market Hog Overall: $1,000 & Cimmaron Stock Box• Reserve Champion Purebred Market Hog Overall: $300• Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt: $500• Reserve Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt: 300• Champion Crossbred Market Hog: $500• Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Hog: $300• Champion Crossbred Gilt: $500• Reserve Champion Crossbred Gilt: $300JUDGES: Duroc: Jayson Butts, Wis.Hampshire: Brett Beyers, Ill.Landrace: Nick Sidelman, Ill.Yorkshire: Jayme Sieren, IowaCrossbred Boars: Jayne Siren, IowaOpen Market Hogs: TBDJr. Show: TBDENTRY DEADLINE: Aug. 15, 2018OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: Aug. 15, 2018BARROW WEIGHTS: 230-290 lbs. PUREBRED BREEDING GILT ENTRIES FARROWED: Jan. 15 and afterMARKET ANIMAL ENTRIES FARROWED: Feb. 1 and afterNBS® Show/Sale Phone: (Saturday-Wednesday) 507.434.2937MORE NJSA INFORMATION: 765.463.3594Ellen Knauth ext. 101 • ellen@nationalswine.comAustin Pueschel ext. 109 • austin@nationalswine.comSept. 8-12, 2018Mower County Fairgrounds • Austin, Minn.NBS Open & Jr. Shows31JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 315/17/2018 11:22:04 AMREGIONALscheduleS CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L ESCHEDULE OF EVENTS:Thursday, Oct. 4 – Family Fun Day10 a.m.:Earliest entries may arrive (Entries may arrive all night Thursday)Visit www.nationalswine.com for a list of Family Fun Day optionsFriday, Oct. 58-11:30 a.m.: Registration – Show Offi ce11 a.m.: All entries must be in place11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Adult PQA+ Training – Show Ring 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: MVP activity 1-3 p.m.: Skillathon 2 p.m.: Crossbred Gilt and Purebred and Crossbred Barrow Weight Cards Due – Show Offi ce3-3:30 p.m.: Skillathon Review (Questions and answers open to public)3:45 p.m.: Exhibitor Meeting – Show Ring4 p.m.: Showmanship (Novice, Junior, Intermediate, Senior)6:30 p.m.: NJSA Family Pizza Party (Free to all exhibitors and their families)7 p.m.: Family Movie and Popcorn Night (Free to all exhibitors and their families)Saturday, Oct. 67 a.m.: NJSA Family Breakfast – Show Ring (Free to all exhibitors and their families)7:15 a.m.: Inspirational Service with Ray Perryman – Show Ring8 a.m.: Barrow Show (Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire, Crossbred) **Gilt Show will immediately follow the Barrow Show***Silent auction will close 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Champion Barrow Drive. The time will be announced at the show. ***At the conclusion of the Gilt Show: Skillathon & Sweepstakes Awards Ceremony – Show Ring**All hogs are released after the Awards Ceremony.PUREBRED ENTRIES FARROWED: Feb. 1, 2018 or afterENTRY DEADLINE: Sept. 5, 2018OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: Aug. 20, 2018Hogs must be born on Feb. 1, 2018, or after.Weight limit for barrows is 290 lbs. and under with a 15 lb. weigh-backLimits per exhibitor: 6 gilts with a max of 2 cross gilts, 6 barrows with a max of 2 cross barrowsCrossbred Gilt Weight Limit: 375 lbs. or less with a 15 lb. weigh-back.All gilts and barrows are released at the completion of the awards ceremony on Saturday.Exhibitors must show one purebred barrow for every one crossbred barrow and one purebred gilt for every one crossbred gilt.PQA+/YQCA training is available online at pork.org. MORE NJSA INFORMATION: 765.463.3594Ellen Knauth ext. 101 • ellen@nationalswine.comAustin Pueschel ext. 109 • austin@nationalswine.comHOTEL:Red Roof Inn Buffalo-Hamburg 5370 Camp RoadHamburg, NY 14075Super 8 Hamburg 5442 Camp RoadHamburg, NY 14075Quality Inn 5440 Camp RoadHamburg, NY 14075Holiday Inn Express & Suites 3565 Commerce PlaceHamburg, NY 14075$89 room rate with code NJSComfort Inn & Suites 3615 Commerce PlaceHamburg, NY 14075Additional Jr. Show InformationOct. 4-6, 2018Erie County Fairgrounds • Hamburg, N.Y.NJSA Eastern RegionalJUDGE: Kaylee Keppy, IowaSince coming here in March 2017, we have turned Spudder loose breeding sows here with over 100 In visiting with Rick Whitman this winter, he asked me breeding your Spudder daughters to?”Eclipse. His description sounded like what we were looking for. After seeing him in person along with his dam and granddam, I thought he needed to come to Decorah! His body volume, dimension and sheer athleticism is something you don’t fi nd in one package very often.WE CURRENTLY HAVE SOME OF THE BEST YOUNG THANKS TO ALL OF OUR JUNIOR CUSTOMERS FOR A JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE3218 June SE Form.indd 325/17/2018 11:22:06 AMS CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L E S CH E DU L EWGW1 LAST STRAW 43-7 X WJH1 ROUGHNECK 50-5Since coming here in March 2017, we have turned Spudder loose breeding sows here with over 100 litters on the ground! We have not been at all disappointed. His abillity to sire function and still a modern look will be timeless. Semen customers have been very pleased.DECORAH, IOWA563.382.9814 • (c) 563.380.1372 www.thepigpage.comQSF3 SPUDDERRWG7 TOTAL ECLIPSEGAS MONEY X UNTOUCHABLE 120-6In visiting with Rick Whitman this winter, he asked me “What are you breeding your Spudder daughters to?” He went on to tell me about Total Eclipse. His description sounded like what we were looking for. After seeing him in person along with his dam and granddam, I thought he needed to come to Decorah! His body volume, dimension and sheer athleticism is something you don’t fi nd in one package very often.WE CURRENTLY HAVE SOME OF THE BEST YOUNG PROSPECTS WE HAVE EVER HAD. YOU HAVE TO COME A TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF! SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR JUNIOR CUSTOMERS FOR A GREAT SPRING!Wayne J.HuinkerWJH7 HIRED HELP 72-3HELP IS HERE X 63-3 ROUGHNECK X WGW GRIZZNathan Ray sent me a video of his York boar, Help is Here. His rear hock, rib and structure was impressive. We got the very fi rst semen out of Help Is Here and retained nine gilts and Hired Help. Hired Help is getting some of our Spudder daughters also. Hired Help’s range of motion is as good as it gets. He will help many Yorks or crosses. His rib width, balance and natural toughness should be on everyone’s list to use. His dam 63-3, weaned 11 in her eighth parity. It’s all good! This lineup has us fi red up about the future. Take time to view the video of Hired Help on Huinker Yorkshires Facebook page.33JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 335/17/2018 11:22:07 AM7421 Peoria Reily Rd, Oxford, OH 45056David :: 513-907-0126 | dkorb10@gmail.com | Mark :: 513-543-9016Thanks to Moyer Genetic Edge for their purchase of ENCORE! We are excited to see what this one and his brothers can do for the Yorkshire breed! Contact Moyer's to purchase semen and be on the look out for his mate brother "Nail Down."Amped Up x In ControlFull sib to the $350,000 World Record Selling York Boar!JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE3418 June SE Form.indd 345/17/2018 11:22:08 AMNATIONAL JUNIOR SWINE ASSOCIATIONYOUTH SECTION35JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 355/17/2018 11:22:09 AMAPRIL 13-15, 2018 Chicago, IllinoisSWINGING FOR By Haley StarkEvery year, I look forward to the epic lip sync battle at the National Youth Leadership Conference (NYLC). There is something exciting and hilarious about getting in front of a crowd and dancing to our favorite tunes. As a three-year NYLC attendee, I have been in all facets of the lip sync battle – I have performed (queue the Mulan soundtrack and Adele’s “Hello”) and this year I had the opportunity to be the announcer. I was nervous about participation because unlike previous years, the lip sync battle was not going to be at the hotel. But boy, was I wrong. This year more members got involved than ever before, including Joliet Junior College students! Here is the thing about NYLC’s lip sync battle, all the youth members get fi red up and are not afraid to step outside of their comfort zone while belting out their favorite song with choreographed dance moves. Much like our lip sync battles, NYLC allows members to step outside of their comfort zones and experience leadership in a hands-on, fast-paced weekend with insight and advice from numerous industry professionals. JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE3618 June SE Form.indd 365/17/2018 11:22:12 AMThe Windy CityThis year, 42 National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) members came together on April 13-15 in Chicago, Ill., for three days of industry tours, guest speakers and leadership workshops. Previously, NYLC was hosted at an agricultural university like Oklahoma State University or the University of Kentucky, but this year was unique. Instead of hosting NYLC at a university, it was decided to place NYLC in Chicago, Ill., which is historically a hub for agriculture, and focus the conference on industry exposure. Saturday morning Dr. Jodi Sterle, Associate Professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, spoke to NJSA members about the history of Chicago. Little did I realize, Chicago was home to one of the most historical stockyards in the United States that moved millions of cattle during its existence. What is even more interesting, Chicago jump-started the purebred cattle industry and lead to the creation of the fi rst International Livestock Exposition, which would later become the North American International Livestock Exposition we are all familiar with in Louisville, Ky. NYLC attendees also got a glimpse at Tyson Foods’ innovative technology and facilities at their research and development plant in Downers Grove, Ill. There, we had the opportunity to meet with an entire team of scientists involved with food safety, product development and culinary arts. Some of the Tyson Foods brands most consumers would recognize are Jimmy Dean Delights and Ball Park Fully Cooked Beef Patties and Jerky. While at Tyson Foods, NJSA members toured the facility’s research labs, cutting-technology equipment and learned about modern food production. It was incredibly eye-opening to see how complex and modern food product development and marketing has become. Before departing from Tyson, we visited with Chef Kang, Culinary Ninja and past Executive Research & Development Chef for Tyson Foods at the Tyson Innovation Lab. As a very distinguished and talented chef, some may recognize Chef Kang as he also appeared on Iron Chef on the Food Network. Chef Kang presented to the group about his new project to enhance the value of a pork carcass by developing and marketing higher quality cuts to consumers. To say I was mind-blown is an understatement. Before this year’s NYLC, I had no idea how involved food product development was and I was impressed to see the creativity invested and implemented at Tyson’s facilities. On Saturday, participants visited the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS). Tucked in the urban heart of Chicago, CHSAS is the only school in the Midwest of its kind. The school brings in diverse, urban students and provides them opportunities to study agriculture while preparing them for college and the workforce. CHSAS attracts students from all parts of the city because of its hands-on, interactive curriculum, dropout prevention and exceptional student motivation. The school allows students to explore six different agricultural industries – fi nance and economics, mechanics and technology, animal science, food science and technology, horticulture, and biotechnology in agriculture – while simultaneously taking traditional high school academics. Once CHSAS students get to their junior year, they select one of the six areas they want to specialize in, called pathways, and get to “major” in that area, much like college curriculum. While we visited CHSAS we spoke to students at the high school as well as Shelia Fowler, CHSAS Assistant Vice Principal, then later toured the school. I was blown away with the working agricultural knowledge the CHSAS students displayed. Even though they come from non-traditional backgrounds and had limited agricultural experience, they spoke with passion about where their food comes from. Even if the students did not plan CONFERENCEYouth Leadership201937JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 375/17/2018 11:22:12 AMHorticulture is one of the many areas students can focus their academic studies at CHSAS. This progressive high school is also home to the nation's largest FFA chapter. to pursue a career in agriculture after high school, they took the knowledge and experiences they gained at CHSAS and used those to educate their friends and family members. The students and faculty overfl owed with hospitality, and I know the NJSA Junior Board and the NYLC participants appreciated touring such a unique agricultural education opportunity. An Industry Perspective Visiting with industry professionals is hands-down one of my favorite aspects of NYLC. Over my three years of NYLC trips, I have learned more about the agriculture industry and have come into contact with more professionals than I would have ever dreamed possible. This year was no exception, in fact, I believe participants were exposed to more agriculture experts than previous conferences. Have you ever interacted with a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) representative? Nope, me neither, but NYLC participants did this year, and had the opportunity to learn about biosecurity and agroterrorism threats facing the industry. Whether we realize it or not, the FBI works day-in and day-out to ensure our industries are protected against outside terrorist attacks.Later that same day, our members participated in a swine industry career roundtable. Here, individuals working for The Maschhoffs, National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council and academia sat with participants and answered any questions they had about the industry, networking and internships. The Junior Board members, including myself, also participated in the roundtable discussions, and it was so benefi cial to break the barrier between industry professionals and youth members. The attendees had the chance to get professional and personal advice from some of the most successful people in our industry!Lastly, on Sunday three young professionals participated in a Q&A session with our members. This allowed participants the chance to get advice and tips from industry professionals that were in our members’ shoes not too long ago. Kylee Deniz, Cassie Godwin and Greg Krahn gave our attendees insight on how to transition into the professional workforce and offered tips for navigating big life choices like college, internships and more. Looking back, this was an awesome opportunity for all of our attendees because these young professionals offered advice relevant to every age group. I truly hope a young professionals panel stays on the itinerary for many NYLCs to come.Leadership Isn’t Lonely“Sometimes leadership can be a lonely place,” said Clay Zwilling, the National Swine Registry Vice President of Operations, during his opening remarks for NYLC participants. “But it doesn’t have to be,” he said. “Look around and see all the other people aspiring to be better leaders with you.”There was so much truth to Zwilling’s words as we dove into the three days of NYLC activities, speakers and networking events. Whether it was asking industry questions or mingling at the SkyZone Trampoline Park, NYLC participants enhanced and expanded their leadership skills all weekend. The last day of NYLC is always composed of leadership workshops, designed and presented by Junior Board members. This year the workshops focused on opportunities in the commercial swine industry, how to develop a personal brand, and how to maximize fi rst impressions While at Joliet Junior College, NYLC participants learned about meat animal evaluation, advocating for agriculture and the college's agriculture department, from faculty and students. JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE3818 June SE Form.indd 385/17/2018 11:22:17 AMand navigate conversations. I have always looked forward to my workshop group and presentation. There is no feeling quite like making an impact on our youth membership, both professionally and personally.As I look back on this year’s NYLC, I am immediately overwhelmed with sadness, but only because it is my last NYLC as a youth and Junior Board member. Of all the NYLC I have attended, Chicago was undoubtedly my favorite one yet. Not only were our tours incredible and educational, but I am truly humbled by the personal growth and participation of this year’s participants. It usually takes attendees a few days to warm up and come out of their shells, but this year, members were involved and speaking up on day-one. As a leader and advocate myself, seeing passionate youth improving their own skill set makes me so excited for the future of agriculture. Leadership will never be lonely for those NYLC attendees because in three short days I was blessed to witness them develop life-long connections and gain priceless professional skills. I am beyond proud to know each day I wake up I am advocating for an organization full of devoted and outgoing swine enthusiasts. Much like our lip sync battle, our NYLC attendees will never be afraid to step up, grab the mic, and speak up for the industry they believe in.If you have not attended NYLC yet, take my advice and sign up. I promise you will not regret it, whether you are a youth member or parent. I am forever grateful for the connections I have made over my three years of attending NYLC, and those are connections and skills I will carry with me long after my time as a Junior Board member. Thank you to all the companies, organizations and professionals who devoted time to educating and shaping tomorrow’s agricultural leaders. Most of all, thank you to each and every NYLC participant for making me a better leader and being so passionate about the swine industry. There were 42 NJSA members and 14 Junior Board of Directors who attended the 2018 NYLC. One of the conference favorites was touring the facilities at CHSAS and learning about the school's curriculum from its students. After learning about live animal evaluation and making muscle and fat calls, participants learned about meats judging. Almost every NYLC participant took part in the ever-popular lip sync battle. This portion of NYLC is always a crowd pleaser. 39JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 395/17/2018 11:22:17 AMNext >