Placing: 4-2-1-3 with cuts of 3-4-2 I’ll sort the market hogs 4-2-1-3 and in a challenging class, I’m still the most comfortable starting the 4 barrows extra width and product. The stout structured, heavy weight, blue barrow is the most opened up in his skeleton, he’s the boldest in his rib and this allows him […]
2016 Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Drive Videos
Congrats to all exhibitors on another incredible Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). Sure Champ is a proud supporter of OYE, the largest youth livestock show in the world. We continue to be impressed by the youth and livestock in Oklahoma. Be sure to watch out each of the Grand Drive videos below, and check out the candid […]
#LivestockLuck…Superstitions for Success
It is not every week that you have the luck of the Irish on your side! We asked our followers and customers to share some of their stock show superstitions that help give them that littler extra luck all year long, and here is what you said: Karson Osborn, Oklahoma @pig_showin_karson has a go-to lucky […]
Showbox Secrets for Success :: Lexi Delaney
There are certain things Lexi Delaney can’t leave home without. When this Iowa swine exhibitor leaves for a show it’s safe to say her showbox is properly packed. And the items inside are of great value. Delaney began showing pigs when she was 7-years-old. Her older brother already showed, so she jumped right in at […]
Recipes from the Ranch: Extra ‘Ounce’ of Effort Yields Yummy Results
By, Alise Nolan, The Ranch Kitchen Just every once in a while I’ll go the extra mile with a recipe. This time of the year with cattle shows and life on over drive, getting dinner on the table isn’t always easy. If you asked my husband what one of his favorite meals was it would […]
Three Steps from Gestation to Weaning
Time spent in the farrowing house and nursery can be stressful, time consuming and keep you up at night – literally. There are so many variables on the line that are dependent on the make or break of each litter. Ultimately, success in the farrowing house usually comes down to the sow. The driving factor […]