< PreviousTom & Lisa: 574.727.0680 | Taylor & Kristen: 574.727.5610Payton & Kristen: 765.586.8186 | tom@farrerstockfarms.comApril 7 :: Noon EDTSelling 150 heaSHOW BARROWS & SHOW GILTS SPOTS :: YORKS :: DUROCS :: LANDRACE :: HAMPS :: BERKS :: CROSSES Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt #AU09200068 Ringmen: CPS Rep Jack Wall 309.945.3312 NSR Rep Mike Paul 765.427.2692 Jordan Foland 765.210.6869 SHOWPIG.COM ONLINE SALES: Feb. 22 • March 156891 W 325 N • Royal Center, IN 46978Look for updates on Farrer Stock Farms FB pagefarrerstockfarms.com44th AnnualCHAMPIONSHIPPig SaleChampion Spot Barrow and 4th Overall,2017 SW Team Purebred RegionalShown by Reid Dorman and placed by Darin Straka.This barrow is a full brother to FSF Uproar who will be the sire of many of the spots to sell this spring.Champion Sr. Division Spot Gilt, 2017 Indiana State FairShown by Audrey Korniak. She was purchased in our farm sale last year! Her mother and sisters will highlight the spotted crop this spring!G.P.S.: 6891 W. Co. Rd. 325 N., Royal Center, IN 46978Champion Div. 2 Duroc Gilt, 2017 NJSSShown by Kendalyn Farrer. Sired by 3 Way who tied He’s the One to win 2 of the 7 barrow classes at the NJSS. Her along with her sisters and mother will have litters by Unstoppable, Mind Games and Stand Tall.Reserve Grand Overall at the InIt2WinIt Series for Garrett VanceThanks to Hofschulte Genetics for having faith in FSF by purchasing this fi ne female online. Her mother will have Unstoppables perfect for the State fair timeframe.FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE6018 FebMar SE Form.indd 602/1/2018 10:13:36 AMNSR REP., BLAINE EVANS: 765.490.3731FEBRUARY & MARCH PIGS SOLD PRIVATELY AT THE FARM.SCOTT ISLER: 740.262.2850BILL ISLER: 740.815.2910 NATHAN ISLER: 740.225.5358FARM/OFFICE: 740.494.2410ISLERGENETICS.COMLate December-January pigsLIVEMarch 18Res. Grand Champion Purebred Overall & Champion Duroc Barrow, 2017 Eastern Regional Congrats to the Fearon Family (far left)Res. Champion Market Gilt, 2017 Union Co. FairCongrats to the Stanley Family(left)Grand Champion Lightweight Market Hog & Res. Grand Champion Market Hog, 2017 Marion Co. FairCongrats to Gracie and family5 p.m. • RICHWOOD, OHIOAPRIL 10SHOWPIG.COMONLINE SALE574.727.5610farrerstockfarms.comThis barrow is a full brother to FSF Uproar who will be the sire of InIt2WinIt Series for Garrett VanceThanks to Hofschulte Genetics for having faith in FSF by purchasing this fi ne female online. Her mother will have Unstoppables 61FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 612/1/2018 10:13:37 AMRESERVE YORKSHIRE BARROW2017 WIS. SF OPEN SHOWShown by the Payne FamilyPurchased in 2017 Gamers sale3RD OVERALL2017 COLO. JACKPOT CIRCUITShown by the Teague FamilyPurchased in 2017 Gamers saleOFFERING OUR VERY BEST MIDWEST STATE FAIR AGED BARROWSCONSIGNORS• Ifft Yorkshires• Beyers Farms• Beyers Farms, Texas• Matt & Tammy Miller• Marcus & Alicia Miller• Schuler FarmsFAIRBURY FAIRGROUNDSFAIRBURY, ILL.APRIL 14Preview » 4:30 p.m.Meal » 5:30 p.m.SALE » 7p.m.21748 E. 500 N. Rd., Fairbury, IL 61739Josh’s cell: 815.848.3949 Jim: 815-848-3940ifftyorkshires.comFollow us onLike us onSTAY TUNED TO OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE FOR SALE DATES FOR OLDER JACKPOT/COUNTY BARROWS AND GILTSFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE6218 FebMar SE Form.indd 622/1/2018 10:13:44 AMKueckerseedstock.comKeith 515.341.0079 • Randy 515.341.0111507 250th Street • Algona, Iowa 50511kuecker@awcmail.com • Farm 515.925.3301Off ering the highest-quality genetics to get you in theMore than 1,200 showpigs sold annually!CHAMPION HEAVYWEIGHT BARROW & 3RD OVERALL,2017 MINNESOTA STATE FAIRSHOWN BY LAUREN SCHAVY GRAND CHAMPION 4-H MARKET GILT, 2017 IOWA STATE FAIRSHOWN BY MYA GARMANONLINE SALESMore than 200 Yorkshire and Cross-bred litters farrowed from December-Februarywww .showpig.comMarch 21|April 4Look for us at the CHOSEN ONES SALE March 3 Cedar Rapids, Iowa21748 E. 500 N. Rd., Fairbury, IL 6173963FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 632/1/2018 10:13:46 AMPIG SALESunday, April 8 # 5 p.m.Champaign County Fairgrounds # Urbana, Ohio5201 Cemetery Road # St. Paris, Ohio 43072CHAMPION YORKSHIRE GILT, 2017 OH STATE FAIR JR. AND OPEN SHOWBred by S&K Showpigs2018 CONSIGNORS: Spracklen Showpigs, Ohio • S&K Showpigs, Ohio • Keplinger Farms, Ohio • Sollars Farms, Ohio • Wilt Showpigs, OhioLENSMANSHOWPIGS.COMMark Lensman: 330-221-7066Eric Lensman: 937-631-4402Kenny Lensman: 937-215-15186TH OVERALL CROSSBRED GILT, 2017 OH STATE FAIR CROSSBRED GILT SHOWBred by Keplinger FarmsCHAMPION LANDRACE BARROW, 2017 OH STATE FAIR JR. SHOWBred by Lensman Showpigs4TH OVERALL CROSSBRED GILT, 2017 OH STATE FAIR CROSSBRED GILT SHOWBred by Spracklen ShowpigsFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE6418 FebMar SE Form.indd 642/1/2018 10:13:55 AM is space is reserved for industry experts weighing in on important topics that aff ect the entire swine industry.Recombinetics and DNA Geneticswork toward eliminating surgical castration INDUS TR YThrough the use of precision breeding technology, Recombinetics, a Minne-sota-based biotechnology company, and DNA Genetics, a swine genetics supplier, announced in a news release in early January the coalition would de-velop and commercialize a castration-free swine trait. With a focus on swine health and well-being, while ensuring high quality meat, scientists at Recombinetics de-veloped a precision breeding method resulting in male pigs that remain in a pre-pubertal state. This approach will end the need for both surgical and chemical castration.“To determine the commercial viability of pigs bred to be castration-free, researchers will evaluate fi ndings to investigate feed effi ciency, meat quality and best practices for recovery of puberty and fertility.”“We create technology-driven solutions that im-prove animal health and well-being. From produc-ing naturally hornless cattle to now eliminating the routine castration of swine, we have a proven track record of bringing science-based solutions to benefi t animal health. By partnering with industry leader DNA Genetics, we have the combined expertise to bring the castration-free trait to market and provide solutions that can benefi t the entire pork industry,” says Recombinetics’ President and CEO, Tammy Lee Stanoch in the release.Dnaswinegenetics.comFounded in 2008, Recombinetics’ is actively delivering viable gene-edited animals for biomedical and food production purposes, and currently generating commercial and collaborative revenues. The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research awarded a $500,000 grant to Recombinetics to develop technologies to eliminate surgical castration last December. “Precision breeding includes a range of technologies that will have a strong impact on genetic improve-ment programs,” says Tom Rathje, chief technical offi cer at DNA Genetics in the release. “We are pleased to be a part of furthering these technolo-gies and increasing our understanding of precision breeding and its application in a breeding system. This specifi c project is an innovative use of preci-sion breeding techniques that have the potential of improving both animal health and effi ciency. We are pleased to be a part of making this technology avail-able to the pork industry.”DNA Genetics is a swine genetics supplier based out of Columbus, Neb., U.S.A. DNA Genetics seeks to produce genetic improvement that addresses the challenges and long-term needs of its customers.Recombinetics.com65FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 652/1/2018 10:13:58 AMKYLE RIGGS » kriggs50@gmail.com 815.762.7246DEAN THURSTON 765.810.4027Multiple-time Grand and Res. Grand Barrow & Points Champion Duroc Barrow, 2017 IJSCShown by Cagney Utterback. CHAMPIONOVERALLBARROW, 2017 NJSSFULL SIBS TO THIS BARROW WILL SELL THIS SPRING!THURSTONshowpigsRIGGSOnline Sales: FEB. 20 • MARCH 6 MARCH 20 • MARCH 27 Littermate to Utterback’s Grand Barrow bred to PIONEER. Thank you Ogle Genetics for your $3,800 purchase.HORIZON x BLUEGRASS’s mom bred to KISS MY SOCKS. Thank you Sandy Ridge Farms for your $6,250 purchase.$5,000 Champion Hereford, 2016 Indiana State Fair Jr. & Open ShowMother of BLUEGRASS (Hi Point), BATTLEFIELD (Shaffer’s), and DUNK TANK (Purple Power). Thank you to everyone who showed interest and purchased females in our December bred female sale.Her litter by NEVER SAY NEVER will sell this spring.Her litter by KiSS MY SOCKS will sell this spring.FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE6618 FebMar SE Form.indd 662/1/2018 10:14:05 AMCONSISTENCY... that’s what it takes!FRI., MARCH 307 p.m. • Live Auction At the farm Barn opens 3 p.m.ON FARM SALEAuctioneer: Ron KreisNSR Rep.: Blaine Evans 765.490.3731Preview of the set will be MARCH 29 • 6-8 P.M. Feel free to call us with any questions.Selling elite crosses and Yorkshires, perfect for July and August shows!Ohio State Fair Top 5... Three years in a row... Who’s next?201520162017Grand Champion Overall, 2017 Mercer County Fair, PA • Sired by Cookie • Shown by Bailey KasbeeGrand Champion Overall, 2017 Clark County Fair, OH • Sired by Red 7 • Shown by Lea Kimley4th Overall, 2017 Fayette County Fair, OH • Sired by Ruthless • Shown by Zander IveyKELLEY, KIRSTENLEVI & LEAKelley: 937.605.2393 Kirsten: 937.605.2413kimleyshowpigs.com7021 S. Charleston Clifton Rd.South Charleston, OH 453683rd Overall Bred & Owned York Gilt, 2017 NJSS & Reserve Champion York Gilt, 2017 Ohio State Fair Open Show • Sired by Bro Code • Shown by Lea KimleyGrand Champion (Open Show) & 3rd Overall (Junior Show), 2017 Ohio State Fair • Sired by Red 7 • Littermate to Grand Champion Overall, 2017 Clark County Fair, OH • Shown by Lea Kimley67FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 672/1/2018 10:14:07 AMCHAMPIONFind yourDurocs, Yorks, Hamps and Crosses are available online or off the farmstewartsdurocfarm.com1750 212th St., Waverly, IA 50677 DOUG STEWART: 319.352.1709CELL: 319.231.0676 stewartsdurocs@gmail.com7912 Newton Road, Odessa, MO 64076CARL STEIN: 816.633.4343CELL: 816.914.4914 carlvstein@gmail.comSTEIN & STEWARTI’M THE ONE $60,000 CHAMPION DUROC BOAR, 2017 WPXBought by Upperhand Genetics. For semen call 260-410-1000.Online sales on showpig.com. Give us a call. We will be happy to work with you to fi nd your champion. RES. CHAMPION DUROC BARROW2017 WIS. STATE FAIRBred by Matt CherneySired by He’s The LightDam was also purchased from us$15,000 NJSA FOUNDATION FEMALE He’s The Light x He’s The One Purchased by Hi Point GeneticsFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE6818 FebMar SE Form.indd 682/1/2018 10:14:12 AMLarry: 815.258.1586Robert: 630.207.6991THORSENSHOWPIGS.COMLARRY & ROBERT THORSEN9545 N. Nettle Creek Rd. • Morris, IL 60450robt1987@yahoo.comSUNDAY, MARCH 18 ◦ 2 P.M.Sires used: CROSS: Count, Hell On Wheels, (Showtime) Rizzo (Thorsen) YORK: Gain Power (Showtime) HAMP: Keepsake (Hi Point) DUROC: Different Deal (Crossroads)ADDITIONAL CONSIGNORS:NSR Representative: Michael Lackey 765.427.3733Midwest Best SaleSeneca FFA Sale Barn ◦ 2667 E, 28th Rd., Seneca, IL 61360Brockman Farms: 815.252.4665 Brockman sires used: CHESTER: Banjo, Blue Grass, Girth, Jumper Cables, Track Star YORK: Ali, Ground ControlMiller Farms: 217.781.2419 Miller sires used: BERK: War Paint, Tijuana HEREFORD: Red Velvet SPOT: Walk This Way, Heads Up69FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 692/1/2018 10:14:14 AMNext >