We caught up with Mr. Brett Beyers of Beyers Farm, breeder of the 5th Overall Purebred Gilt at the The 2022 Exposition!

Pedigree/Genetics of Champion:
Set The Curve x Bomb Squad

What have you changed in your operation over the years that has helped you succeed?
I have selected genetics to continue to make the pigs we are producing stouter yet not sacrificing the build, design, and balance that has helped us get to this point.

Favorite product you use in your operation:
Showrite optisow gestation/lactation feeds

Who was someone who helped you get your foot in the door and get your operation started?
Lyle Dorjahn was the first guy that taught me a lot about this industry.

The ideal customer to me is... 
The ideal customer to me is one I can count on to be loyal and work hard! I work hard all year to produce the best pigs I possibly can, I like customers that work hard after they buy those pigs to get the most they can out of them. We both work towards a common goal to be successful.

We caught up with Mr. Brett Beyers of Beyers Farms, breeder of the Grand Champion Purebred Gilt at the 2021 NJSA Eastern Regional.

Pedigree/Genetics of Champion:
76 x Majority
Littermates include:
-Set The Curve at Beyers Farms
-Grand Overall Gilt at 2021 Oklahoma State Fair
-Champion Duroc & Reserve Grand Overall Gilt at 2021 NJSA SW Regional
-Champion Duroc & Third Overall Gilt at 2021 Georgia National Fair
-Champion Duroc Barrow at 2021 Illinois Junior Livestock Classic
-Champion Duroc & Fourth Overall Barrow at 2021 Nebraska State Fair Open Show
-Champion Duroc Barrow at 2021 Nebraska State Fair 4-H Show
-Reserve Duroc & Third Overall Barrow at 2021 Minnesota Junior Barrow Classic

What's your favorite sow on the farm?
59-10 He’s The One x Milestone sow

If you could offer one piece of advice for families wanting to show pigs on a competitive level, what would it be?
Try to work with breeders and people you can trust and establish relationships along the way.

What's next for your showpig business? (Upcoming sales, exciting matings, future goals/expansions, etc)
Looking forward to seeing the first crop of pigs out of Set The Curve!

Pedigree/Genetics of Champion: Bomb Squad x Lesson Plan (Dam is a sister to Master Plan at Premium Blend Genetics)

How did you get involved in the swine industry?
Grew up in the swine industry

With this being one of the major shows of the summer, how rewarding was it to capture a win?
Extremely. Always nice to get a big win and keeps your motivation high!

With the pandemic, what struggles have you faced as a breeder and how do you think the show world will evolve with the problems we are facing?
As far as the struggles, it is more about talking your customer base through it and convincing them that there will still be plenty if shows to attend. The pandemic has made us more aware of how valuable and fragile our industry is, we will learn things through this that will make us more efficient at shows and at home. It will remind us how lucky we are and how nice it is to just be around like minded people at shows!

What breeding decision are you most excited about for the next breeding/farrowing season?
Going back and using some frozen semen to try to expand the genetic base.