Welcome to the 2020 edition of “The Ones That Built the Brand!” This is the fourth time we’ve assembled our best and most proven sows to offer them at auction and we can say with confidence, they’re as good as they’ve ever been! I am excited about this offering, but I am THRILLED to welcome […]
There are plenty of phrases, quotes and sayings about opportunity. Chances are, you’ve read one recently when scrolling through your feed on Instagram or Facebook. I’ve read several that are really good, but for me, this one is always rings true: Opportunity doesn’t knock twice. It was February when we were approached by another firm […]
The Belt. Perhaps the Holstein cow aside, is there a more recognizable mark in the livestock world? Ask a smiling 4 year old what kind of pig they want to show and most will answer ‘A belted pig!’ Have you ever noticed what breed of pig is included in most of the Ertl farm sets? […]
When I need perspective the most, I can usually find it by looking back, retracing a few steps and pausing a few minutes to remember the way it used to be. I’m no historian and I wasn’t alive in the 70’s but in the 80’s I was learning and I never had to wonder how […]
“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 […]