JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019SPRING SHOWPIG ISSUEJANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019YEARSEMBRACING PROGRESSCHERISHING TRADITION19 JFM Cover.indd 11/15/2019 8:39:19 AMCLOUT740.808.1041PLEASANTVILLE, OHTHOMPSONBROSGENETICS.COMMAKING CHANGE x TURN AROUNDEN: 42-1 • REG: 401124001Bred by Huinker DurocsOwned with Hendricks Durocs$48,000 Top-Selling Champion Duroc Boar, 2018 NSR Fall ClassicOne of the most exciting red boars to be exhibited in a long time! A true breeding hog backed by a program and a sow herd at Huinker’s. Starting with the basics: great toes, big feet, and the best hip and hind leg you can find! Clout’s proportions are ideal for barrows being big backed, square, and athletic. So much spread and true power with enormous legs. If you need to use a boar to make females or in it to win big time barrow shows, CLOUT is that rare combination that we believe will make an impact!JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE22019 JanFebMar SE Form.indd 21/15/2019 8:33:34 AM4TVIHOns ig etic. ue po If youmake fbig tiUT is tion than im• Ultra Balanced• Lightweight• Offered in 7 Colors• Smooth Comfort Grip• Sleek Gunmetal Hardware• Double Reinforced Shaft• Medium FlexibilityWhip TipComfort Grip HandleSeven Trendy ColorsDunlap, Iowa | Hillsboro, Texas | Lodi, California NOW LIVE - New User-Friendly Website 800-475-5902 •www.sullivansupply.com 3JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2019 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE2019 JanFebMar SE Form.indd 31/15/2019 11:22:12 AM20Leading by Exampleby Katie Maupin MillerClay ZwillingExecutive Editorclay@nationalswine.comStephen Weintraut IIDirector of Marketing & Communicationsstevew@nationalswine.comCassie GodwinSocial Media Coordinator & Editorcassie@nationalswine.comDeShea WallaceCreative Design Coordinatordeshea@nationalswine.comEditorial StaffOn the CoverA bright, fresh look for 2019. Photo from 2018 NJSS.SPRING SHOWPIG ISSUEVOL. 26 | NO. 1EDITORIALCatching Up . . . . . . . . . .10by Clay ZwillingYouth View . . . . . . . . . . .12by Ellen KnauthFueling Creativity . . . . . .14by Cassie GodwinFor Your Information . . .16COLUMNSThe Power of Pork . . . . . 19 Know To Grow . . . . . . . . 72 Thoughts from the Word . 78 Industry Insights . . . . . . .80 Words From the Wise . 138REFERENCESeedstock Source. . . . . .83Subscription Form . . . . 139Datebook . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Seedstock Media Kit . . . 96 Index to Advertisers . . 168MISSION STATEMENT: “Enhance the value of pedigreed swine, maintain breed integrity, and provide relevant member education and youth development experiences.”2019 JanFebMar SE Form.indd 41/15/2019 11:22:14 AM120What The HealthJAN./FEB./MARCH2019SHOWSNJSA Western Regional . . . . . . . . . . . . .40NSR Fall Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44NAILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Arizona National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66RULESNSR Southwest Type Conference . . . . .121NSR Extravaganza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125SCHEDULESNSR Southwest Type Conference . . . . . .70NSR Weanling Pig Extravaganza . . . . . .70World Pork Expo Jr. & Open Show . . . .7126People. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Seedstock EDGE, 2639 Yeager Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906.2019 JanFebMar SE Form.indd 51/15/2019 11:22:15 AMTerry 765.730.1031 :: Aimee 765.730.1666 :: Lynsee 765.717.9924Bradley 765.414.7485 :: Delbert 765.729.5227JOIN US FOR THE 2019Sift :: 11am ESTSale :: 4pm ESTSATURDAY, MARCH 9ONLINE SALE #1: Tuesday, Feb. 12ONLINE SALE #2: Tuesday, March 5ONLINE SALE #3: Tuesday, March 26ONLINE SALE #4: Tuesday, April 16ONLINE SALE #5: Tuesday, May 7Showpigs for sale!Wayne County FairgroundsRichmond, IndianaReserve ChampionGilt Overall2018 Wayne County FairChampion Hampshire Gilt2018 State Fair of TexasReserve Champion FFACrossbred Gilt2018 Missouri State FairSifters- Justin Rodibaugh & Jake HegeAuctioneer- Kevin Wendt, OHWe are expecting all breeds to be represented!For more information visit shaffergoldrush.com or call 765.789.8349CustomerSaleshaffergoldrush.com765.789.8349WE WILL BE SELLING PIGS ONLINE & PRIVATELY OFF THE FARM!WE WILL HAVE HAMPSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, DUROC, LANDRACE, CROSSBRED, CHESTER, BERKSHIRE, HEREFORD & TAMWORTH SHOWPIGS FOR SALE!62019 JanFebMar SE Form.indd 61/15/2019 11:22:20 AMFor more information visit shaffergoldrush.com or call 765.789.8349BEN: 605.660.2828CHUCK: 605.661.786429369 451st Ave.Irene, SD 57037Offering November & December-farrowed pigsolsenyorks.comPROSPECT PIG SALESFEB. 19TUESDAYOffering January-farrowed pigsMARCH 14THURSDAYRES. 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