Last Week
Fresh start to the week! This Monday, we've got your dose of motivation, last week's sale results, sports updates, and Coopers Corner, plus a few other highlights. Have a great week!
Monday Motivation
Success isn't about avoiding obstacles—it's about pushing through them. Keep going, stay focused, and remember that your perseverance is the key to your success.
Illinois State Fair Open Sale
LOT: 9300 | $25,000 | EN: 11-4 | MADDISON DEORNELLAS
HHMX3 CRY ABOUT IT 379-1 X DMSB1 GREEN BOTTLES 17-7
DUROC GILT
LOT: 9997 | $8,000 | EN: 18-6 | LUCAS & LANDON LOSCHEN
HHMX3 CRY ABOUT IT 379-1 X BEYE8 PACK A LUNCH 43-3
DUROC GILT
LOT: 1391 | $7,000 | EN: 3-10 | COOPER GARLISCH
HH2 EXCLAMATION 323-5 X SALG9 MIGHT BE 128-1
HAMP GILT
LOT: 2202 | $4,500 | EN: 2-8 | CALEB OTTEN
HHMX3 CRY ABOUT IT 379-1 X KLKG1 CADILLAC 7-10
DUROC GILT
LOT: 213 | $3,750 | EN: 9-7 | ROBERT MEEKER
DCM2 BRACKET PLAY 54-6 X RMF0 GRUS AMBITION 19-7
HAMP GILT
The Coalition and Friends
LOT: 1 | $22,000 | EN: 24-13 | KEPLINGER
8 SECONDS X AC (QUITE FRANKLY X CINDERELLA
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 11 | $7,500 | EN: 24-11 | KEPLINGER
8 SECONDS X AC (QUITE FRANKLY X CINDERELLA)
CROSS GILT
LOT: 39 | $6,500 | EN: 27-1 | JOOSTBERNS
PICTURE PERFECT X 15-7 WORK OF ART X DANICA
DUROC GILT
LOT: 40 | $6,000 | EN: 31-3 | JOOSTBERNS
PICTURE PERFECT X 48-2 ALLEY OOP X 17-4 MAXIMUS X DANICA
DUROC GILT
LOT: 21 | $5,250 | EN: 24-8 | KEPLINGER
8 SECONDS X AC (QUITE FRANKLY X CINDERELLA)
CROSSBRED MALE
The Get Together
LOT: 1 | $22,000 | EN: 25-1 | GOSS
MONEY'S ON X RUSTY CAGE
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 42 | $20,000 | EN: 72-5 | HI POINT
MONEYS ON X PRIME CUT
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 3 | $19,000 | EN: 21-1 | GOSS
HEAVY HITTER X SAY IT
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 12 | $15,000 | EN: 8-3 | STREBER
DIFFERENT LEAGUE X TRICKED OUT
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 24 | $10,000 | EN: 34-2 | GOSS
BLOWING SMOKE X UNASHAMED
CROSSBRED MALE
Iowa State Fair Open Sale
LOT: 33-34 | $6,900 | EN: 1-1 | FAIRVIEW FARMS
ESSP0 MAIN CHARACTER 4-4 X BIGD0 PIECE BY PIECE 1-4
DUROC GILT
LOT: 78-41 | $6,500 | EN: 3-5 | MASON POST
KCBL2 EATIN CROW 9-5 X HTF6 EMPIRE 2-4
HAMPSHIRE GILT
LOT: 94-301 | $5,000 | EN: 22-2 | STEWARTS DUROC FARM
SDF2 WAYMAKER 36-1 X SDF1 PICK 2 21-7
DUROC BOAR
LOT: 71-31 | $3,700 | EN: 10-3 | LAUREN OAKES
NAJO3 GRAFFITI 28-5 X RWG1 FOUR CORNERS 6-1
DUROC GILT
LOT: 65-31 | $3,400 | EN: 12-2 | CAEL DAINS
ESSP0 MAIN CHARACTER 4-4 X BIGD0 PIECE BY PIECE 1-4
DUROC GILT
Lackey Livestock Farm Sale
LOT: 4 | $42,000 | EN: 23-6 | MOYER
LEAD THE WAY X BACK DROP
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 36 | $40,000 | EN: 44-1 | KNAUTH
RIGHT DAY X YOUNG LOVE
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 1 | $30,000 | EN: 98-5 | LACKEY
HEAVY HITTER X SMOOTH
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 2 | $25,000 | EN: 41-3 | KNAUTH
LEAD THE WAY X MY INTENTION
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: G3 | $22,000 | EN: 42-4 | KNAUTH
LEAD THE WAY X BELIEVE IN ME
CROSSBRED GILT
Shaffer Gold Rush Elite Gilt Sale
LOT: 1 | $5,000 | EN: 331-7 | SHAFFER
TOP GUN X LION SHARE
HAMPSHIRE GILT
LOT: 2 | $5,000 | EN: 69-5 | SHAFFER
LION SHARE X GRAND PRIX
HAMPSHIRE GILT
LOT: 3 | $4,750 | EN: 71-11 | SHAFFER
FACTS X WORLD PANDEMIC
HAMPSHIRE GILT
LOT: 4 | $4,250 | EN: 13-10 | SHAFFER
AMERICAN CLASSIC X HORTON
CROSSBRED GILT
LOT: 5 | $4,000 | EN: 11-12 | SHAFFER
TRICK SHOT X NEXT GEN
CROSSBRED GILT
The Invasion Pig Sale
LOT: 26 | $15,000 | EN: 16-11 | WINTER LIVESTOCK
ROGUE X SPECIAL EFFECT X TINK TINK
GILT BERKSHIRE
LOT: 88 | $10,000 | EN: 11-7 | TKO GENETICS
ALL OUT X PALE RIDER X BACK TO THE FUTURE
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 1 | $8,000 | EN: 11-6 | TKO GENETICS
ALL OUT X PALE RIDER X BACK TO THE FUTURE
CROSSBRED MALE
LOT: 23 | $7,000 | EN: 52-7 | KNAUTH SHOWPIGS
LEAD THE WAY X NEXT PLAY
CROSSBRED GILT
LOT: 24 | $7,000 | EN: 4-1 | LEWIS GENETICS
CLAWS X BOARDWALK X NEVER BEFORE
CROSSBRED GILT
Missouri State Fair Open Sale
LOT: 181-1 | 4300 | NATALYA BOCK
KTST3 MAIN MAN 32-2 X DJCB0 MISS CHERRY 3-8
DUROC GILT
LOT: 304-1 | $3,500 | LILLIAN LETTERMAN
HHMX3 BURNIN ROSES 383-4 X LMS1 QUEENIE 17-10
DUROC GILT
LOT: 121-1 | $2,600 | IVAN AGRUSA
SDF2 TOP SECRET 37-1 X BRCK2 MISS SALTY AF 49-6
DUROC GILT
LOT: 155-3 | $2,600 | JEWELL HOUX
HHMX2 STATEMENT DAY 318-2 X LMS1 QUEENIE 13-5
DUROC GILT
LOT: 312-2 | $2,600 | MACI JOHNSON
JRS1 FREELANCER 42-2 X DOT0 MS GOLIATH 15-9
HAMPSHIRE GILT
Last Weeks Number
Gross Total - $1,637,550.00
631 Total Lots Sold
Dollars Sold Online - $663,450
Total Lots Sold Online - 229 - 36%
881 Registered Online Buyers
Upcoming Schedule
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Friday, August 23rd
Lindner Showpigs Farm Sale
Established Gilt Sale
Saturday, August 24th
Established Sale
The Alliance
Sunday, August 25th
Breeders Choice Pig Sale
Plus160 Sports Column
The 2024 college football season will look unlike any other before it, especially when it comes to the College Football Playoff. The CFP has expanded from four to 12 teams, opening up the field of national title contenders.
A refresher on the rules for the 12-team playoff: The field will consist of the top five conference champions – as ranked by the CFP committee – as well as the next seven highest ranked at-large schools. The top four conference champions will be seeded Nos. 1-4 and will receive a first-round bye. The fifth conference champion will be seeded by its CFP ranking. If that ranking is outside of the top 12 it will be seeded 12th.
The first round will consist of the eight teams seeded 5 through 12 and will be played at the home of the higher seed. The four first-round winners will advance to play the top four seeds in the quarterfinal round. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be played at the former New Year's Six bowl sites. The quarterfinal games following the 2024 season will be at the Fiesta (Dec. 31), Peach (Jan. 1), Rose (Jan. 1) and Sugar (Jan. 1) bowls, while the semifinals will be at the Orange (Jan. 9) and Cotton (Jan. 10) bowls. The CFP National Championship will rotate sites, beginning this year in Atlanta (Jan. 20). The quarterfinal, semifinal and championship rounds will be on ESPN.
Cooper’s Corner
My week has looked a little different lately. Over the past 7 days, I've traveled to the Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri State Fairs. I sold a lot of pigs, did a lot of driving, and enjoyed some incredible food. If you find yourself in one of these areas and are looking for a great place to eat, here are a few recommendations:
#1 Rubes Steak House - Waukee, IA
Choose your own steak and grill it yourself! The atmosphere is unmatched, and the side dishes are blue-ribbon worthy. Highly recommend!
#2 Iowa Beef Steak House - Des Moines, IA
A fantastic ribeye steak, grilled to perfection. It has that classic mom-and-pop feel—definitely worth a visit!
#3 State Fair Vendors
For something new, try the Lobster Corndogs or Pork Chop on a Stick. These are two of the most popular vendors at the fairs. And of course, you can’t go wrong with a deep-fried Oreo!
The State Fair Tour was a blast. I saw a lot of corn, soybeans, and lush green grass! Now it's time to switch scenery—see you this weekend in South Texas!