American Berkshire Association

06/22/2026

Here's the Berkshire penning assignments for the Summer Type Conference!

Open show pigs are penned in the junior barn again this year (same barn as last year - across the street from the swine barn) on the upper level.

06/18/2026

The 151st Annual Meeting will be held in one week! ⭐️

Join us Thursday, June 25, at 6 p.m. CDT in the Illinois Beef Assoc. Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for our annual business meeting, as well as the American Berkshire Foundation's Annual Basket Auction.

Find more information at https://americanberkshire.com/annual-meeting/

06/12/2026

STC entries are due TODAY! ☀️
Join the ABA, CPS and Team Purebred June 22 - 27 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for a junior show, as well as an open show and sale. Don't miss out!

Enter now at https://americanberkshire.com/summer-type-conference

06/12/2026

ENTRIES DUE TOMORROW!☀️
The Summer Type Conference will be held June 22 - 27 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Enter now at https://americanberkshire.com/summer-type-conference/

06/07/2026

Join us for the 151st Annual Meeting of the ABA! ✨
Thursday, June 25 at 6p.m. CDT in the Illinois Beef Assoc. Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Voting information and more can be found at https://americanberkshire.com/annual-meeting/

06/01/2026

June is here! Don't miss out on joining us in Springfield! ☀️
The Summer Type Conference will be held June 22 - 27 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Enter by June 12 at https://americanberkshire.com/summer-type-conference/

05/25/2026

Today, we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free. Thank you to all, past and present, who serve in our military. 🇺🇸

The ABA office will be closed for Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Voting is now open for the 151st Annual Meeting of the ABA!
Join us June 25 at 6 p.m. CDT at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Find more information at https://americanberkshire.com/annual-meeting/

05/16/2026

The Team Purebred Adult Advisory Board is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Junior Events!

The Team Purebred Adult Advisory Board is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Junior Events.

Applicants can follow the link below for an outline of duties and responsibilities for this role. Applications are due June 1st.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ii3u-M9XoRXv2Px3_kbC1sothw-qeJ-w/view?usp=sharing

05/09/2026

Data-driven breeding decisions matter more than ever. 📊🐖

EPDs and genomic tools are helping Berkshire breeders make more informed mating decisions, improve carcass and performance traits, strengthen maternal value, and protect the long-term integrity of the breed. The future of Berkshire genetics is built on measurable progress, not guesswork.

The American Berkshire Association continues to move the breed forward with genomic innovation and predictive mating technology designed to give breeders even more confidence in their selection decisions.

The new Helical-powered platform centralizes genetic data and predictive tools to enhance breeding accuracy and meat quality.