NSR Weekly Newsletter- June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020

NSR Updates

Dates & Deadlines

June 17::

Entry Deadline for NSR Summer Type Conference and NJSA National Junior Show

June 17::

Deadline to record litters for NSR Summer Type Conference Open Show entries.

June 18::

Entry Deadline for NJSA Virtual Prepared Speech Contest

June 23::

NJSA Pork Industry Career Round Table Facebook Live Chat

July 6-11::

NSR Summer Type Conference and NJSA National Junior Show, Des Moines, Iowa

July 15::

Announcement of NJSA Scholarship Recipients

Upcoming Events

To stay updated on upcoming events, follow all NSR and NJSA social media platforms, visit nationalswine.com and continue regularly checking your inbox for e-blasts. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Draft Virtual Sire Sale

The Draft Virtual Sire Sale was a success! We greatly appreciate the consignors, bidders, buyers, Walton Webcasting crew and Showpig.com team for making this event an outstanding accomplishment. To view the complete sale results, click HERE.

The Draft Virtual Sire Sale

Sale Total: $333,575

72 Lots Offered and 65 Lots Sold

Head Average: $5,132

2020 NSR Summer Type Conference and NJSA National Junior Show

The 2020 NSR Summer Type Conference and NJSA National Junior Show will be held July 6-11, 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa. The online entry form is now open. The entry deadline is Wednesday, June 17. To enter online, click HERE . For health rules and regulations, click HERE . The deadline to record litters for NSR Summer Type Conference Open Show entries is Wednesday, June 17. For rules regarding NJSA Contests, click HERE . All NJSA scholarship recipients will be announced Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time via Facebook Live on the NJSA Facebook page. Visit nationalswine.com to stay updated on this event.

NSR Summer Type Conference Judges

Duroc Judge: Blane Olson, Ill.

Hampshire Judge: Ben Olsen, S.D.

Landrace Judge: David Korb, Ohio

Yorkshire Judge: Seth Swenson, Ill.

Crossbred Boar Judge: Chad Day, Ind.

NJSA National Junior Show Judges

Hampshire & Yorkshire Gilts: Kelton Mason, Texas

Duroc & Landrace Gilts: Brandon Ogle, Ill.

Hampshire & Yorkshire Barrows: Ryan Sites, Okla.

Duroc & Landrace Barrows: Brock Herren, Okla.

Crossbred Gilts: Ben Bobell, Ill., & Andy Rash, Ill.

Schedule

Monday, July 6: Unloading and Check In

Tuesday, July 7: Showmanship, Crossbred Barrow Show and Crossbred Gilt Show

Wednesday, July 8: Purebred Barrow Show

Thursday, July 9: Purebred Gilt Show

Friday, July 10: NSR, CPS and ABA Open Show

Saturday, July 11: NSR, CPS and ABA Open Sale

Emergency Relief Funds are Available for Farms in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin

Family farmers in the Great Lakes region impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now access much-needed relief. Farm Aid, in partnership with Great Lakes area organizations, is awarding $500 emergency relief grants to help farmers meet household expenses. Families who rely on farming for their income and are experiencing hardship as a result of the pandemic are encouraged to complete an application. Applications are reviewed as they are received and because there is a finite amount of funding available, farmers in need are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed by a state committee that includes advocates and other agricultural professionals. Approval is based on the applicant qualifying as a family farm and demonstrating economic loss. The online application opens June 6. For more information and to apply, click HERE .

Upcoming Events

Events & Education

NJSA Virtual Speech Contest

The NJSA is excited to offer members the opportunity to compete in a Virtual Prepared Speech Contest. This is open to all NJSA members and there is no entry fee. Contest details can be found HERE. The entry deadline is Thursday, June 18. To submit your video entries, email NSR Director of Education and Outreach Nicole Hall at nicole@nationalswine.com. Winners will be announced Thursday, June 25.

NJSA Pork Industry Career Round Table Facebook Live Chat

On Tuesday, June 23 the NJSA is hosting a free discussion round table on the NJSA Facebook page. Kylee Deniz with the National Pork Board will be discussing career opportunities in the swine industry, as well as interacting with attendees.

Marketing & Communications

2020 June Youth Digital Seedstock EDGE

The 2020 June Youth DIGITAL Issue of the Seedstock EDGE has been emailed! To view the digital magazine, click HERE .

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