Over the last couple of weeks we’ve had the honor of hosting several collegiate & 4-H judging teams for workouts. The opportunity to evaluate our stock with top talent from all across the country is one I look forward to each and every year. Yet oddly enough, there have been several who’ve recently asked, “Why […]
Key Questions When Considering Adding Females To Your Herd
#1 Does she have a story to market? The showpig industry has become a competitive online marketplace. When selecting females, it is important that you are able to tell a story. Whether she was a litter-mate to a successful barrow, her dam was the mother of a well-known litter, her sire is proven in the […]
Can she be the foundation?
If you’re raising showpigs, the foundation for success begins and ends with the females you have in your herd. Regardless of the size of your operation, the emphasis placed on the female side will always dictate your direction. For the past seven days we’ve shared our thoughts and opinions of what we consider when selecting […]
Swagger 101
The weatherman is always asked about the weather, an accountant always answers questions about taxes and if you want to know the best thing on a menu, always ask the chef. In this business, I get asked a few questions from time to time about pigs, feed and my family, but lately, the only question […]
4.20.2012 …the day Superman was born
“When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win.” – Ed Macauley As a breeder in this business today, there is no greater joy than seeing the smile of a banner-holding youngster after a hard-earned win at a stock show. Wednesday, the 23rd of January, was […]
Heat lamps & paper towels…
I can’t believe we’ve already passed the halfway point in January! It seems like the New Year started yesterday and I’m already behind on my resolution to update this blog weekly. Surely I’m not the only one who hasn’t kept up with their resolution? Enough about that! After a very productive trip to the Lonestar […]
Breeder’s Best 2012
It’s hard to believe that it’s time to load and head south for the Breeder’s Best Pig Sale in Bullard, Texas. It wasn’t long ago when we were mating sows in the spring, merely thinking about the fall sale season and now its here. Time flies on a pig farm! Think about it…it only […]
July Prospect Pigs Sell Next Week!
We’ve been working around the farm getting ready for our Fall Online Sales! Pictures have been taken and will be posted on our website shortly. Next Thursday on September 20th we will be offering an elite set of Hamp and Cross showpigs that are sure to compete at January shows such as the Arizona National […]