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HEREFORD G ENERATIONS

July 2015 • Vol. 106 • No. 2

52 Hereford Generations

104 Next Generation

58 Succession Stories

114 Attention, 60-Year-Olds

68 Setting a Direction

122 Planning Your Legacy

With roots that run as deep as the family tree, is the business of raising Hereford cattle.

These Hereford operations are continuing a legacy through careful succession planning — although no two are alike. The Debter family plans ahead to ensure a bright future for their Hereford farm.

76 Bucking the Trend

First-generation Hereford breeder Cameron Mulrony and his wife, LeAnne, are using their experience on the rodeo circuit to make a go of the Hereford business.

86 Succession Success

Careful discussion and planning are key to ensuring the family business continues with the next generation.

Heifer programs help Wyoming youth start Hereford herd and continue family legacy. If you are approaching your golden years, this farm and ranch transition specialist wants to share his expertise.

Creating an estate plan will ease the transition for the next generation and may provide opportunities for youth.

130 Building for the Future

Middleswarth Hereford Ranch lays the groundwork for a bright future.

140 Herd Management for the Next Generation

Sustainability is key for herd longevity.

150 Transition Tips

96 All in the Family

Larson clan manages school and ranch with focus, drive and family members.

“Do your homework” and “Be patient” are part of the insight this specialist shares with farm and ranch families as they work through a three-phase process.

30 Plan to Attend 2015 PRIDE

2015 PRIDE (Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel) Convention information.

46 At the Helm

Jack Ward named American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president.

160 All Things Hereford

Demonstrating loyalty to the Hereford breed just became easier with the new ShopHereford.com.

170 Pregnancy- Checking Made Simple

Pregnancy-checking with a blood test provides advantages to cattlemen.

178 Meet the Hereford Records Department Team

Following transitions in this department, AHA would like to introduce the current records department team.

180 Pruning the Paperwork Cover photo: “The Look” by Joe Rickabaugh taken at Wiese & Sons, Manning, Iowa.

MyHerd.org offers electronic storage of registration certificates.

190 Building on Beef

Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation Trends show consumers are enjoying beef in new ways.

228 From Hereford Farm to American Royal

Dorothy Roche grew up on the historic Hereford Farm and followed her passion for livestock to volunteer at the American Royal.

238 Social Media Misconceptions

In the digital age, misinformation about agriculture can spread faster than wildfire.

244 Western Nugget Sale Turns 50

The Western Nugget will host its 50th national Hereford sale in December.

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POLLED HEREFORDS

Over 60 years of breeding excellence.

World’s Perspective

Gold TPR Breeder

story — past, present and future.

Breed Focus 10 Continuing the Journey — Jack Ward looks forward to continuing the Hereford journey as the new American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president.

Board Action 12 Board Highlights — A summary of the April AHA Board

of Directors meeting.

Member Service 16 Association Customer Service Tips and Tricks —

Three National Champion Herd Sires

Information on how to update fall 2015 inventory and how to submit herd inventory through MyHerd.org.

What’s New? 20 Association News and Events — Plan to attend the 2015 AHA Annual Meeting and introduction of ShopHereford.com.

Their progeny have been named national champions on three continents

Worldwide recognition of quality!

8 A Story to Tell — In this issue we feature the Hereford

CHB Bites 22 CHB Program Happenings — Farm to Fork series

continues with Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) in retail and the history of grocery stores.

Youth Movement 28 Shaping Who I Am/The Broken Water Bucket —

Foundation’s Focus 32 Who is Going to Fill Their Boots? — Hereford Youth

Retiring National Junior Hereford Association Directors Brady Jensen and Kristin Bielema reflect on their years serving on the junior board. Foundation of America (HYFA) president Ray Ramsey shares HYFA’s accomplishments.

Combined Excellence Sale

Hereford Women 34 NHW Adds Recipes to Website — National Hereford

Women seeks to add value, support organization’s goals.

Leadership Lessons 36 How Do You Measure Success? — Move beyond defining success by the power and money gained from careers.

November 7, 2015

Beef Talk 38 Cattle Deserve a Professional Herd-health Program —

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2015 Hereford Handbook

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Contacts 5 From the Field 250 2015 Hereford Handbook 269 Sales Digest 312 Calendar 320

Open Shows New Members Advertisers’ Index (by state) Advertisers’ Index (by alpha)

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AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Eric Walker, Morrison, Tenn. Vice president Sam Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho Directors Term expires 2015 Fred Larson, Spring Valley, Wis. David Trowbridge, Tabor, Iowa Term expires 2016 Curtis Curry, McAlester, Okla. Jonny Harris, Screven, Ga. Term expires 2017 Terri Barber, Channing, Texas Dave Bielema, Ada, Mich. Joe Van Newkirk, Oshkosh, Neb. Term expires 2018 Jim Mickelson, Santa Rose, Calif. Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kan. Bob Thompson, Rolla, Mo.

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Executive vice president Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org Director of breed improvement Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org Chief financial officer Leslie Mathews, lmathews@hereford.org Director of communications and public relations Angie Stump Denton, adenton@hereford.org 785-363-7263 Director of records department Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org Director of youth activities Amy Cowan, acowan@hereford.org National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org Records supervisor Tena Martin, tmartin@hereford.org Education and information services coordinator Christy Bradshaw, cbradshaw@hereford.org BuyHereford.com manager Dennis Schock, dschock@hereford.org 903-815-2004

Certified Hereford Beef Staff Vice president of sales Mick Welch, mwelch@herefordbeef.org Vice president of retail Brad Ellefson, bellefson@herefordbeef.org Vice president of marketing Andrew Brooks, abrooks@herefordbeef.org Director of food service sales Mike Mitchem, mmitchem@herefordbeef.org Director of retail marketing Mark Layco, mlayco@herefordbeef.org CHB supply chain manager Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org Business analyst Anne Stuart, astuart@hereford.org For information about marketing Herefordinfluenced feeder cattle, call Trey Befort at 816-842-3758 or visit HerefordFeederCattle.com.

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by Julie White, editor jwhite@hereford.org

Julie White

A Story to Tell

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I love a good story. I grew up around great storytellers, but then again, most farmers I know are. I could spend hours listening to my Grandpa White’s story of how he and my grandma saved every penny to purchase the farm I know today. How they lived in town when they first were married until Grandpa couldn’t stand the confinement another minute. How they tore down the old cabin that once sat along a road that saw stagecoaches travel from the now sleepy Fayetteville to the now bustling Warrensburg. How they saved up more to build with their own two hands a nice, modest home for their four children. I don’t know how many times I’ve asked my Grandpa and Grandma Adams to tell me the story again of how that one piece of land on the back side of their place — the one with the most beautiful view of the rolling hills of Missouri — has been in our family since 1836 when a distant relative of mine acquired it through a land grant. How my great-grandpa pieced together the property, and you can still see those old corner posts of what was once divided. And hearing from my mom about how she and her brothers used to play in the old, abandoned farmhouse, now long gone. But the barn is still there. I remember being hushed by my dad in his Chevy truck when the great Paul Harvey came on the Kansas City radio station 61 Country, so we could all hear “The Rest

of the Story” program and learn a little something new that day. I also enjoy the stories my siblings and I now have from our experiences becoming who we are. Some of those stories made our parents laugh, get angry or shake their heads, and others — well, it may be just a few more years before those stories are told.

In this issue It comes easy, then, that one of my favorite things about my job is hearing stories. As we were brainstorming themes for the 92nd Annual Herd Bull and Reference Edition and settled on “Hereford Generations,” I couldn’t wait to tell the stories of our longtime Hereford breeders and the ones we’ve recently welcomed to the Hereford family. This “Hereford Generations” edition tells how some of our members began in the Hereford business and how some have kept going all these years. I’m thankful for their honesty in not only recounting the good times but also sharing with us the difficult realities of running a successful business with family. We also spent time speaking with succession experts to learn how to prepare your farm or ranch business now for that next step. You will also find a story on ways to implement sustainable management strategies to ensure you leave your farm or ranch in the best shape possible.

“Planning Your Legacy” emphasizes the importance of developing a plan for how your assets will be transitioned and introduces an opportunity to give back to future leaders. Also in this issue, the American Hereford Association (AHA) welcomes Jack Ward as executive vice president, to lead, direct, manage or support all functions of the Association. With extensive knowledge of the beef cattle industry and a commitment to the Hereford breed, he is ready to guide the organization to face challenges and seek new opportunities. Be sure to check out “All Things Hereford” as we take you through the new website, ShopHereford.com, where Hereford enthusiasts may purchase apparel, décor and marketing materials. Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) is now available for purchase online through this website. We introduce to you the AHA records department team that works daily to meet the needs of our membership. We also dive into the electronic storage of registration certificates on MyHerd.org. This feature helps members cut back on paper work and open up some space in their file cabinets. Take a step back in time and visit the historic Hereford Farm and learn about the colorful Dorothy Roche who grew up on that piece of land in Hereford, Md. Everyone has a story, and we hope you enjoy the few we were able to include. HW Hereford.org

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Continuing the Journey

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I want to take this opportunity to let everyone know how honored I am to have been selected as the next executive vice president of the American Hereford Association (AHA), and I would also like to thank everyone who made a phone call or sent a kind note or email. As a youngster growing up in the middle of farm country in central Indiana, I would have not dreamed that I would be holding this prestigious position. However, even growing up in corn country, I was always a livestock guy and, more specifically, a cattle guy. My family has always been involved in the seedstock industry, and my life’s journey has taken me places and given me opportunities that I only dreamed of as a boy. The AHA is blessed to have so much history and breeders who are committed to working through the challenges that face the beef industry, and, more importantly, these members look at these challenges as

opportunities. The beef industry in the U.S. has seen record revenues over the past few years due to shrinking cow numbers, caused mainly by drought conditions throughout the Southwest. In most regions, excluding California and other Western regions, the rains have changed the complexion of pasture lands, and we are beginning to see some rebuilding and expansion of commercial cow herds. Again, this growth will work in the favor of the Hereford breed because of the commitment of our members to stay true to documenting genetics and making the right kind of culling decisions. Continuing this commitment will be imperative for the breed to stay at the top of the mind of the commercial industry. During the past 12 years, as I worked as the director of breed improvement, the message was clear. I urged breeders to make selections based on the needs of their customers and to use the

tools made available to them by the AHA to help make those decisions. That message will be the same today, and I promise that the AHA staff will stay committed to developing all tools and traits possible for you to make those decisions. As I moved to the second-floor executive vice president’s office of the AHA building, I left a small piece of paper under the glass top of my old desk downstairs for the next person who fills that seat. It reads like this, “EPDs (expected progeny differences) are like a skill saw — used properly they vastly improve your ability to build the end product but if used improperly can cause a real wreck.” I have always believed in this theory, and I have always realized that each breeder needs to find the traits that make the difference to his program and then combine the EPD traits with the visual phenotype that is needed to make the necessary change. In other words, stay disciplined to your needs and beliefs. I love the seedstock cattle business, and as we move this breed forward, I hope that each of you will feel comfortable reaching out to me with any type of comments or concerns that you have, not only for the Hereford breed but for the entire beef industry. I look forward to continuing the journey. HW

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The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors met in Kansas City, Mo., April 27-28. The following are highlights of the meeting:

Breed improvement highlights New trait development Mike MacNeil, Delta Genetics, and Bill Bowman and Sally Northcutt, Method Genetics, gave a presentation on the continued development of three new traits: Heifer Calving Rate (HCR), Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF) and Dry Matter Feed Intake (DMI).

New member packets and sale kits A new member packet was presented as well as a strategy to follow up with new members via email to discuss opportunities and services provided by AHA. A new format has been designed through ShopHereford.com for breeders to customize promotional items for their sales.

Superior Marketing opportunity Plans are in place to produce two â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Rancherâ&#x20AC;? segments to promote all parts of the AHA and its membership. One-minute advertising slots will be offered to the membership. One of the shows will be scheduled to air in early January 2016 and one in August 2016.

$ Indexes Mike MacNeil gave an update on how he plans to use the new traits along with new economic factors to update the current $ Indexes.

Financials The mid-year financials were discussed. Most all business trends were good including registrations, inventories and transfers.

Genetic evaluation software There was discussion on the development and possible implementation of new software to run the Pan-American Cattle Evaluation (PACE) to more effectively use pedigree information, performance data and genomics and to run the evaluation more often.

Member Service committee

New design for pedigrees and reports A special committee was formed of breeders and current Board members to redesign the format of pedigrees and reports to accommodate the additional traits. A report was given to the Board and the change was made to the pedigrees format and other changes will be discussed further.

New member packet

Method Genetics agreement A motion was unanimously passed to continue our current agreement with Method Genetics to continue the work on new traits and research.

Marketing committee National ad campaign A motion was unanimously passed to have Graphic Arts, Topeka, Kan., produce a new national ad campaign and media buy. In addition, several strategies were put in place to produce the type of pictures needed to produce this ad and to use in other promotional material.

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MyHerd.org use continues to increase and the Board was given a report on the addition forthcoming to the new online registry which will include DNA requesting screens. A motion passed unanimously to adopt a new credit card policy. The AHA will no longer store credit card information. A member can use MyHerd to pay balances or can still call AHA with a credit card to pay current balances, and there is a spot on the sheet that accompanies work through the mail that allows individuals to use a credit card. This policy was adopted to protect members from credit card fraud that has been seen in various companies and banks. A motion passed unanimously to adopt a new rush fee policy. Rush fees will continue to be $25 however, there will now be a five head limit each rush fee covers. More than five animals can be included, but a $25 rush fee will be billed for every five head that are submitted as rush processing. continued on page 14...

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YW 96 72 61 96 87 84 79 86 96 101 100 92 104 98 72 87

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SC 1.6 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.0 1.4 0.9 1.1 0.8 1.0 0.8 1.1 1.2

FAT REA 0.005 0.20 0.003 0.23 0.018 0.03 0.038 0.17 -0.011 0.58 0.002 0.28 -0.002 0.47 0.021 0.33 0.004 0.55 0.001 0.48 -0.006 0.73 -0.016 0.64 0.059 0.12 -0.022 0.37 0.026 0.41 0.062 0.22

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...Board Action continued from page 12

Hereford Publications, Inc. (HPI) committee

Show and sale committee

Business and financials are strong for HPI and the staff has worked with the postal service to allow bundling of sale catalog mailing and the Hereford World magazine to exceed the prior limits. This will affect the percentage of editorial content in the Hereford World.

A motion passed unanimously to submit the following names to judge this year’s national shows.

• Keystone International Livestock Exposition Scott Bayer, Wisconsin

Livestock Exposition Matt Copeland, New Mexico

MARIA HERD BULL MOTHER

C&L Federal 485T 9Y — Son of Maria

C&L Maria 25C 12U ET Sire: NJW Z17 Vaquero 25C • Dam: SHF Interstate D03 J119 Maria is a Herd Bull Momma as proven by her natural son FEDERAL 9Y. She is our lead consignment to the FALL CELEBRATION SALE at Perks Ranch, October 10, 2015. Along with 12U, we will be offering a tremendous group of cow-calf pairs and several herd building bred heifers.

BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB 4.9 48

83 14 38 0.035 0.17 -0.09

Proud consignor to the

H FALL CELEBRATION SALE H October 10, 2015 • Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill.

HEREFORD RANCH

Steven, Jill, Nicole, Curtis, Alison and Austin Folkman N250 Highview Rd. • Ixonia, WI 53036 920-474-7403 • 262-617-6346 Cell cnlfarm@hughes.net • www.cnlfarm.com

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• National Western Stock Show Tyler Cates, Indiana

• National Western Stock Show

pen and carload show Ronnie Morgan, Nebraska; Travis Pembrook, Oklahoma; and Ryan Rathman, Texas

• American Royal

• North American International

• Western Nugget

Jirl Buck, Oklahoma

Dan Shike, Illinois

• Fort Worth Stock Show

Randy Daniels, Georgia HW

Note: Registration Certificate Changes The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors and staff members have been working on developing several new expected progeny difference (EPD) traits. A couple of the additions were introduced last December with the release of the new Udder and Teat EPDs. There will be several to follow. With the addition of these new traits, it is necessary to find ways to make room on the various reports and forms where EPDs are reported so the format and content of various things will need to be revamped. The first of these is the registration certificate. No information you are used to seeing on the registration certificates is being taken away; we are adding more information. The biggest change with the registration certificates is the orientation on the paper. They will now be printed in a landscape orientation with the certificate broken down into quadrants with the animal and owner information in the upper left, EPDs in the lower left, pedigree in the upper right and trait phenotype information in the lower right. So, when you get your next batch of registration certificates, don’t be shocked if they look a little different when compared to what you have received in the past. HW

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RAUSCH HEREFORDS www.RauschHerefords.com 14831 Hereford Rd. • Hoven, SD 57450

Located two miles west of Hoven, S.D., at Hwys. 20 and 47

RAUSCH HEREFORD SIRE EVALUATION PROGRAM Evaluating the best of both H Yields Progeny That Work in the Show ring, Ranchers’ Pastures and in the Feedlots H H Numerous Dams of Distinction are Identified Each Year. H H Volume Selection – Only the Top Sort Progeny in Sale Offerings. H Son of 936

R Leader 6964

Hylite On Target 936

Average of the 50 Rausch Herd Sires 100 CED BW WW MM

62 99 24

MCE

3.1

1.4

FAT

0.011 .055

REA

20 Top 10% 0

Easier Lighter Heavier Heavier Higher Higher Easier Bigger Leaner Bigger Higher Higher Higher Higher

4 1.7

MARB 0.47 BMI$ $26 CEZ$ $19 CHB$ $34 TOTAL $79 BELOW BREED AVERAGE

Junior Herd Sires with First Progeny in Next Sale Offerings

Genoas Bonanza 11051 (P43174342) Churchill A1 ET (43335233) RV The Consultant 2921 (P43325665) R Vision 5932 (P43306552) C R111 Sentinel 2264 ET (P43298530) UPS Spartan 2864 (43347238)

ABOVE BREED AVERAGE

Check our home page for our marketing programs

NEXT PRODUCTION SALE

rauschherf@rauschherefords.com • www.RauschHerefords.com

Third Monday in February 2016

RAUSCH HEREFORDS

Please call, write or e-mail for more information

14831 Hereford Rd. • Hoven, SD 57450 605-948-2146 Jerry • 605-948-2157 Shannon 605-769-6000 Joel • 605-948-2375 Vern

Over 100 bulls and 200 females offered Semen offerings on our herd bull link Hereford.org

We retain ownership of steers in feedlots.

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MEMBER SERVICE

by Christy Bradshaw, AHA education coordinator cbradshaw@hereford.org

both. Herd IDs are used to speed up and ease the reporting process versus long registration numbers for performance registry members.

American Hereford Association (AHA) and the inventory charges are billed. Members participating in the Whole Note: If your inventory has Herd Total Performance Record already been submitted and billed, (TPR™) system can turn in their Sept. 1 final fall inventory deadline the button “Submit job now to bill 2015 fall herd inventory by July Fall inventories turned in after inventory?” won’t be displayed on 15 and receive a 25-cent per head the fall 2015 cow inventory page. discount on every female maintained Sept. 1 will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on each female on their fall inventory. Whole Herd TPR FAQs maintained on inventory. Remember, the herd inventory Q: I sold a cow and she keeps should reflect females expected to MyHerd.org inventory help showing up on my inventory. Why calve in the calving season fall 2015. Follow the steps below to update didn’t she automatically come off The fall herd inventory is not a list and submit your herd inventory when I transferred her? of the entire herd, just cows bred to using MyHerd.org. A: If a female or male is listed on calve from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2015. your inventory and no longer in Replacement heifers will not appear your possession, then a proper on the inventory until they’re at least How to submit herd inventory on MyHerd.org: disposal code and date must be 18 months of age. 1) Log into MyHerd.org and click reported to remove the animal It’s important to update the on “to-do list” task labeled Fall from your inventory. herd inventory prior to each calving 2015 Herd Inventory Update. When a female or male is sold season because in order to record 2) Review the cow herd inventory. with papers, AHA staff do not a calf with performance data in If the list is up-to-date (cows automatically remove the animal the Whole Herd TPR system, the don’t need to be added, from your herd inventory, because dam must be enrolled on the most disposed of, moved to the we are not certain if you plan to current herd inventory. next season, etc.), then click register future offspring (possible What is a Herd ID? the “Submit job now to bill embryo transfer [ET] calves). A Herd ID is a short individual inventory?” button. If you would like to remove the identification comprised of a 3) Once the button is clicked, the animal, use the disposal code maximum of six letters, numbers or inventory is submitted to the T- sold with papers, to remove the animal from your inventory.

Early bird fall inventory deadline — July 15

How to update your fall 2015 inventory

• Mark females as NS (Next Season) if you need to move them to the spring 2016 inventory. • Mark young females as NE (Non-Exposed) if they haven’t been exposed to breeding conditions.

• Report a disposal code and date for animals that are no longer active within your herd. • Add new or additional animals to the inventory, provide the animal’s registration number and assign a herd ID.

• Review each animal’s herd ID and make corrections. Each animal must have a unique ID, and it cannot be repeated within the herd.

Inventory Codes

NS Next Season NE Non-Exposed

Disposal Codes

T Sold with papers 1 Sold as a breeding animal without papers 2 Sold as a feeder calf 3 Died, illness 4 Died, injury 5 Died, calving difficulty 6 Died, old age 7 Died, other 8 Culled, inferior production 9 Culled, open

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10 Culled, illness 11 Culled, injury 12 Culled, poor temperament 13 Culled or died, genetic defect 14 Culled, bad feet 15 Culled, poor udder 16 Culled, prolapse 17 Culled, cancer eye 18 Culled, structurally unsound 19 Culled, old age 20 Culled, other

Whole Herd TPR Inventory Fees:

Mature female First-calf heifer Bull (optional)

$5.50 $3.00 $1.50 HW

Q: I have fall ET calves to register and I do not own the donor dam. Do I need to add the donor dam to my fall inventory? A: No, you do not have to add the donor dam to your inventory. However, a recipient cow inventory fee for each ET calf will be billed if the calf is recorded with birth performance information (birth weight). If birth performance information isn’t reported, a recipient inventory fee won’t be billed. Q: Can a multi-owned dam be on my inventory and another current owner’s inventory in the same season? A: Yes. Multi-owned females should be kept on inventory if an owner plans to register calves out of them. HW Hereford.org

MCR Bluestem 977 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

43086834 — Calved: Aug. 24, 2009 — Tattoo: BE 977

HH ADVANCE 9005J {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CJH HARLAND 408 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42536808 CJH L1 DOMINETTE 0064 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

KB L1 DOMINO 519 HH MS ADVANCE 4054D {DOD} L1 DOMINO 920501 {SOD} CJH L1 DOMINETTE 759 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

FELTONS LEGEND 242 {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} FELTONS DOMINO 774 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MCR LEGENDS GOLD DOMINET 5107 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} FELTONS G15 P42719854 MCR PPF MISS GOLD DOM 239 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} C -S PURE GOLD 98170 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CJH 386 MISS 035 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

6.4 -0.9 57 85 25 53 3.1 51 1.14 1.10 1.1 0.076 0.62 0.22 23 21 18 28

• Putting all the important values in a great breeding package: Low birth, big calving ease, excellent performance EPDs and superb carcass values. His progeny prove his values are real. Try Bluestem, you will be pleased! • Owned with Select Sires 614-873-4683

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GE•EPD

Semen: $20/Straw; Non-certificate sire Contact Select Sires for semen

MCR Harlands Dominet 1216 ET — Full sister to Bluestem MCR Bluestem Domino 426 ET — Spring 2014 yearling son of Bluestem

MCR Trust Harland 364 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

43505413 — Calved: Sept. 2, 2013 — Tattoo: BE 364

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} RRH MR FELT 3008 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 459 F284 P43002897 NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S {DLF,HYF,IEF} PW VICTOR BOOMER P606 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW 94J DEW 72N {DLF,HYF,IEF} CJH HARLAND 408 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MCR HARLANDS HELEN 028 {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43137957 MCR MARK HELEN 761 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 9005J {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CJH L1 DOMINETTE 0064 {DLF,HYF,IEF} MARK DOMINO 192 JV HELEN 804

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

0.5 2.8 58 103 35 64 3.1 122 1.29 1.24 1.5 -0.015 0.74 0.30 25 16 21 36

• Moderate birth, superb performance traits and breed leading carcass values from a proven cow family with longevity and fault-free udders. Put 364 to work in your breeding program — you will like the results! • Owned with Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Ltd., Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada Semen: $25/Straw; Non-certificate sire

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GE•EPD MCR Harlands Helen 028 — Dam of 364

Mill Creek Ranch 20635 Hessdale Rd. Alma, KS 66401 David Breiner 785-449-2841 Cell 785-456-4790 Chad Breiner 785-564-2091 Ryan Breiner 785-207-3070 Derek Moore 325-668-1004 Hereford.org

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Quality HEREFORDS in Washington’s Columbia Basin H5 9131 DOMINO 2185 {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43280136 — Calved: Feb. 16, 2012 — Tattoo: BE 2185

CHURCHILL YANKEE ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GH NEON 17N {SOD}{CHB} H5 YANKEE 9131 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CHURCHILL LADY 202 {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42996713 H5 MS 9126 DOMET 594 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} H5 MS 7038 DOM 9182 {DOD} CJH HARLAND 408 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} H5 MS 408 DOMET 915 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42996708 H5 MS 465 DOMET 7272

HH ADVANCE 9005J {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CJH L1 DOMINETTE 0064 {DLF,HYF,IEF} H5 9126 DOMINO 465 {SOD}{DLF,IEF} H5 MS 9213 ADVANCE 4117

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

3.6 2.8 61 109 29 60 2.8 110 2.0 0.110 0.18 0.40 28 19 24 31

.33 .74 .63 .53 .18 .26 .41 .33 .30 .31 .26

AHA

GE•EPD

GB L1 DOMINO 3141W {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43438909 — Calved: Sept. 6, 2013 — Tattoo: BE 3141 GB L1 DOMINO 8143M {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GB L1 DOMINO 177R {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 43193863 GB L1 DOM PRCS 690K {DLF,HYF,IEF}

GB L1 DOMINO 534J {CHB}{DLF,IEF} GB L1 DOM PRCS 5115J {DLF,HYF,IEF} GB L1 DOMINO 175E {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GB L1 DOM PRCS 152E

CL 1 DOMINO 732T {CHB}{DLF,IEF} GB L1 DOM PRCS 9190N {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 43045646 GB L1 DOM PRCS 6174K

CL 1 DOMINO 590R {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 507R {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GB L1 DOMINO 175E {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GB L1 DOM PRCS 923C

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

4.2 3.2 70 100 32 67 2.2 91 1.2 0.009 0.52 0.26 24 18 18 37

.29 .45 .35 .39 .13 .23 .32 .31 .28 .27 .24

AHA

GE•EPD

CX 4011 ADVANCE 0810 {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42945533 — Calved: Jan. 25, 2008 — Tattoo: BE 0810 CL 1 DOMINO 212M {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} C 212 DOMINO 4011 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42473400 C MS PURE GOLD 2003 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 8104H 1ET C -S PURE GOLD 98170 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} C 8403 MS ACHV 96047

KB L1 DOMINO 233 {CHB} CX MISS 233 ADVANCE 0516 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42743396 CX MISS MARK DOM 425

KB STOCKMAN 903 {CHB} MONTANA MISS 058 O 918 MARK LAD 208 CX MISS DOMINO 027

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

4.5 1.4 45 80 30 52 0.7 88 1.0 -0.018 0.36 0.44 23 19 20 32

.15 .66 .50 .49 .23 .13 .35 .16 .31 .31 .28

SIRES: BB Exclusive 4065

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

3.1 3.3 60 101 30 60 3.0 108 0.8 0.006 0.64 0.38 21 17 15 37

.05 .36 P+ P+ P+ .04 .14 P+ P+ P+ P+

CX 2185 Advance 1402

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

3.2 1.2 50 79 28 53 3.0 89 1.3 0.130 -0.07 0.50 23 19 20 24

.10 .37 P+ P+ P+ .08 .17 P+ P+ P+ P+

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OTTLEY HEREFORDS Gary Ottley 1008 Rd. L S.W. • Quincy, WA 98848 509-785-6125 • 509-750-8490 Cell ottleyherefords@gmail.com • Since 1976 • Come see us on the NORTHWEST HEREFORD TOUR September 29-October 2

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GE•EPD

H5 9131 DOMINO 2185 {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43280136 — Calved: Feb. 16, 2012 — Tattoo: BE 2185

CHURCHILL YANKEE ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} H5 YANKEE 9131 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42996713 H5 MS 9126 DOMET 594 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

GH NEON 17N {SOD}{CHB} CHURCHILL LADY 202 {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} H5 MS 7038 DOM 9182 {DOD}

CJH HARLAND 408 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} H5 MS 408 DOMET 915 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42996708 H5 MS 465 DOMET 7272

HH ADVANCE 9005J {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CJH L1 DOMINETTE 0064 {DLF,HYF,IEF} H5 9126 DOMINO 465 {SOD}{DLF,IEF} H5 MS 9213 ADVANCE 4117

205 wt./WR

784/119

365 wt./YR

1,358/117

REA

MARB

41cm. 14.7/120 4.03/132

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

3.6 2.8 61 109 29 60 2.8 110 0.97 0.91 2.0 0.110 0.18 0.40 28 19 24 31 .33 .74 .63 .53 .18 .26 .41 P P .33 .30 .31 .26

Owned with: Ottley Herefords, Quincy, Wash, Friedt Herefords, Mott, N.D., P&R Herefords, Leedey, Okla. Harrell Hereford Ranch, Baker City, Ore.

SIRES: H5 9131 Domino 2185 CX 0902 Advance 1104 HH Advance 3006A • HH Advance 7034T ET BB Top Shelf 2003

“Seedstock Genetics Raised in a Commercial Environment”

Bill and Terrilie Cox 688 Pataha St. • Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 • cxranch@live.com

Visit us on the Northwest Hereford Tour September 29 — October 2 Hereford.org

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by Angie Stump Denton, director of communications and public relations adenton@hereford.org

“What’s New?” is a column designed to keep you in-the-know about Hereford happenings. You can also sign up for Hereford eNews, a weekly electronic newsletter from the American Hereford Association (AHA). Send an e-mail to eNews@hereford.org to subscribe. Archived issues are posted at Hereford.org. AHA seeks Board nominations The nominating committee is requesting volunteers who are willing to serve a four-year term on the AHA Board of Directors. Committee members encourage interested members and state leaders to contact them regarding prospective candidates within their states and regions. To make a recommendation, contact one of the committee members: Chairman Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, Mo., 417-838-1482 mvlueck@centurytel.net Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan. 785-243-6397 jensenks@courtland.net Bill King, Stanley, N.M. 505-220-9909 bill@billkingranch.com

Norris Fowler, Jonesville, S.C. 864-219-0182 nrfowler@brecwb.com Bob Morrison Lexington, Ohio, 419-362-4471 morrisonbk@embarqmail.com

Plan to attend Annual Meeting Mark your calendar for the 2015 AHA Annual Meeting. Plan to join us in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W. 12th St. To make reservations, call 1-877-303-0104 or go to Hereford.org/AnnualMeeting for a link to the reservation site. The room rate is $114 and the cutoff for reservations is Oct. 6. Plan to join the AHA and Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) LLC staff as we

Beanblossom tops “All About the Bull” photo contest Congratulations to Sara Beanblossom, Bradford, Ohio, with “Dawn of a New Generation,” the May winner of the “Hereford Shots” photo contest. This photo will compete for the overall award in December with the other monthly winners. For more information about the “Hereford Shots” photo contest, see Page 15 of the May/June Hereford World, or go to Hereford.org. Here’s a list of upcoming themes and deadlines: • July 1 — Unbeatable Baldie Photo must feature baldies — females or calves. Can also include a Hereford bull in the photo, but that’s not required. • Aug. 1 — Hereford Juniors in Action Hereford youth must be the focus with a Hereford also in the photo. Examples could include working cattle, feeding, showing, fitting, etc. • Sept. 1 — Out to Pasture Scenic cow herd shots. This can include only Hereford cattle or can be a commercial herd with a Hereford bull and baldie calves. • Oct. 1 — Working Cattle Images of working cattle from giving shots to branding to sorting cattle. • Nov. 1 — The Sale Ring Images of Hereford or Hereford-influenced cattle in a sale ring. Can be from a production sale or a sale barn. Can include any image related to sale day. • Dec. 1 — Calving and Calves Images of new babies to preweaning. Can include the cow. Note: all photos submitted become the property of the AHA. AHA staff reserves the right to use any images submitted in the Hereford World or for any AHA or Certified Hereford Beef marketing purpose. To submit an entry, email or Dropbox images to adenton@hereford.org. HW

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Celebrate the Brand at 1501 Wyandotte St., Friday night at 6 p.m. We will celebrate 20 years of CHB as well as honor our Hereford Hall of Fame and Merit recipients and our youth scholarship winners. Watch for more information about the event and the Annual Meeting in future Hereford World issues and in Hereford eNews.

Check out ShopHereford.com ShopHereford.com was created to be Hereford enthusiasts’ one-stop shop for everything they love about Herefords. Visitors to the site can find everything they need to promote the Hereford breed and support the AHA, National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA), Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and the CHB brand. A special feature of the site is the “Butcher Shop.” Here, visitors can order great tasting, flavorful and nutritious CHB products. Throughout the year options will vary including ribeyes, T-bones, strips and tenderloin steaks. The “Home Décor” section features items to style your home or office. Current offerings include vintage Hereford signs, photo frames, pillows and a branded cutting board. Individuals looking for the latest Hereford gear can visit the “Apparel” section. Clothing for men, women and youth is available including coats, jackets, pullovers, vests and T-shirts. New items will be added regularly. Another feature of the site is the “Ranch Kit.” In this section visitors will find AHA and CHB branded products to utilize at sales, trade shows or community events. Visitors to the site can also purchase electronic “gift cards” to send as birthday, holiday or “ just because” gifts for customers, family or friends. Gift cards are available for $10, $25, $50 or $100. See Page 160 for information about the new site, or visit ShopHereford.com to place your order today. HW Hereford.org

DISPOSITION — A MUST

For performance-tested Hazlett-Turner Ranch bloodlines

ost experienced cattlemen have had or seen taking a stranger into There are many good reasons why good disposition matters. a cow herd where one idiot cow flees with the rest soon following. A few are: While Herefords are known for good dispositions, some of them still 1) Extra time required to work bad ones need improvement. Some continental breeds are so ill-tempered that a 2) Injury or death from dangerous ones to workers neighboring county has introduced a pen showing class for their 4-H 3) Bad ones produce nearly all “dark cutters” and FFA fair to protect the safety of the young people who show. We 4) Bad ones usually have tougher meat sold some heifers to a show calf producer from western Oklahoma a 5) Bad ones have lower rate of gain in feedyards few years ago who is also an expert with horses. While sharing with him 6) Bad ones have worse immune systems university cattle disposition and hair whorl research, he stated the same 7) Bad ones cause more wear and tear on handling facilities was true of horses and horse people had known it for years. 8) Bad disposition bulls are more aggressive among themselves 9) Bad dispositions leave a bad impression on buyers The research indicates if the HAIR WHORL is BETWEEN the 10) Keeping bad ones increases future problems eyes, disposition is AVERAGE. If the hair WHORL is ABOVE the eyes, the animal is flighty, aggressive and stupid. If the hair WHORL We have had repeat bull buyers simply because of disposition. is BELOW the eyes, GREAT disposition. After reading about this One even stated his grandsons could go out in the pasture and HAIR WHORL research, we have observed it to be around 90% sit on the bull while the bull grazed. We have been selecting on accurate. Naturally there are usually exceptions to most traits. Most temperament traits for over 50 years and invite you to observe for research indicates that disposition (temperament) has only about yourself the results first-hand with our old-line Hazlett-Turner 40% heritability in one generation. Therefore it may take several Ranch bloodlines. The 2,300 lb. bull pictured below had an cattle generations to arrive at the ideal goal. exceptionally gentle disposition that is continued through his sons and grandsons in our herd. See what they can do for your herd.

Day ZatoTone 943

RICHARD C. DAY FAMILY OKLAHOMA DIVISION Richard and Sheila Day 3284 St. Hwy. 1W, Roff, OK 74865 580-456-7567 day972@aol.com Hereford.org

TEXAS DIVISION Jacob and Amy Day 9405 Hwy. 36 S., Abilene, TX 79602 325-669-3729 jday@daysigncoinc.com July 2015 /

by Larry Brooks whiteface1881@gmail.com

“CHB Bites” is a column designed to keep you in-the-know about Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) program happenings. CHB LLC is celebrating 20 years with a “Farm-to-Fork” series featuring how Herefords become the ultimate eating experience. You can also follow CHB on Facebook at facebook.com/CertifiedHerefordBeef.

Farm -toFork Part 1: Seedstock Part 2: Stocker Part 3: Feedlot Part 4: Packer Part 5: Retail Part 6: Foodservice Part 7: Consumer Part 8: Future

Retail The retail supermarket is our next stop on the pasture-to-plate tour of Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®). Once the beef has left the packing plant, it’s on its way to a foodservice or retail distributor to ultimately end up in the retail meatcase, and that’s where our story picks up. Chain grocery retailing was a phenomenon that took off around the beginning of the 20th century with the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) and other small, regional players. Grocery stores of this era tended to be small, generally less than 1,000 square feet and also focused on only one aspect of food retailing. Grocers sold what is known as “dry grocery” items, or canned goods and other non-perishable staples. Produce vendors, butchers and greengrocers were completely separate entities, although they tended to cluster together for convenience’s sake. Clarence Saunders’ Piggly Wiggly stores, established in Memphis in 1916, are widely credited with introducing America to self-service shopping. It was not until the 1920s that chain stores started to become a dominant force in American food and retailing. Small regional chains such as Kroger, American Stores, National Tea and others began covering more and more territory, and A&P began moving toward a more national profile, operating more than 10,000 of its “economy stores” by the end of the decade. Most of these stores remained small, counter-service stores,

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often staffed by only two or three employees, with no meat or produce departments. In 1926 Charles Merrill, of Merrill Lynch, set in motion a series of transactions that led to the creation of Safeway Stores, when he arranged the merger of Skaggs Cash Stores, a chain with operations in northern California and the northwestern United States, with Los Angeles-based Sam Seelig Stores. In 1928 the new chain bought most of the West Coast’s Piggly Wiggly stores and later acquired Sanitary Stores in the Washington area as well as MacMarr Stores, another chain that Merrill had assembled. As early as the 1920s, some chain grocers were experimenting with consolidated (albeit still rather small) stores that featured at least a small selection of fresh meats and produce along with the dry grocery items. Los Angeles was seeing the beginning of the “drive-in market” phenomenon where several complementary food retailers (a butcher, a baker, a grocer and a produce vendor,

for example) would locate within the same small shopping center surrounding a parking lot. In 1930 Michael Cullen, a former executive of both Kroger and A&P, opened his first King Kullen store, widely cited as America’s first supermarket, although others have some legitimate claim to that title as well. King Kullen was located in a warehouse on the fringes of New York City and offered ample free parking and additional concessions in a bazaar-like atmosphere. Merchandise was sold out of packing cartons and little attention was paid to décor. The emphasis was on volume, with this one store projected to do the volume of up to one hundred conventional chain stores. The volume and the no-frills approach resulted in considerably lower prices. The supermarket, as it came to be known, was initially a phenomenon of independents and small, regional chains. Eventually, the large chains caught on as well, and they refined the concept, adding a Hereford.org

level of sophistication that had been lacking from the spartan stores of the early 1930s. By 1940 A&P’s store count had been reduced by half, but its sales were up. Similar transformations occurred among all the “majors.” In fact, most national chains of the time saw their store counts peak around 1935 and then decline sharply through consolidation. By the 1950s, the transition to supermarkets was largely complete, and the migration to suburban locations was beginning. Some chains were more aggressive with this move than others. The 1950s and 1960s were seen by many as the golden age of the supermarket, with bright new stores opening on a regular basis, generating excited and glowing newspaper reports and serving a marketplace that was increasingly affluent. Many shoppers, however, wondered what the costs of these amenities might be, and something of a backlash developed. This backlash was answered in the late 1960s with a new trend known as “discounting.” Numerous stores around the country embarked on discounting programs about the same time. The market segmentation we see today grew out of the discounting movement as amplified in the 1980s. The middle range began to disappear, albeit slowly, as mainline stores went more “upscale” and lowend stores moved more toward a warehouse model, evocative of the early supermarkets of the 1930s. Many chains operated at both ends of the spectrum, often under different names. Others eliminated one end of the market completely. The reemergence of superstores, featuring general merchandise and groceries under one roof accelerated this trend. Many such stores had opened in the early 1960s; some of them operated by chain grocers themselves. Only a few survived, Fred Meyer in Oregon being a noteworthy example, and “one-stop shopping” seemed a relatively new and fresh idea when Kmart and Wal-Mart tried it again with considerably more success starting around 1990. Hereford.org

The other big trend during this time was toward mergers and leveraged buyouts. This trend affected almost all the major chains. A&P was sold to German interests. Safeway took itself private in 1987 to avoid a hostile takeover and lost half its geographical reach in the process. Kroger slimmed down somewhat in 1988 for the same reasons, while Lucky was acquired by American Stores in the same year. Another round of mergers in the 1990s placed American Stores in the hands of Albertsons, reunited Safeway with much of its former territory and greatly increased the West Coast presence of Kroger, making these three chains the dominant players in the industry, along with Wal-Mart. All of this brings us to the present. CHB is going strong in retailers across the country. We encourage you to look

You can find a full list of CHB retailers and retail distributors at HerefordBeef.org at our partners like The Fresh Market, Coborn’s-Cashwise, Yoke’s Fresh Market and Affiliated Food Amarillo, just to name a few. You can find a full list of retailers and retail distributors on our website HerefordBeef.org. Stop in and find the closest supermarket where you can go buy that great CHB. HW

CHB in the supermarket Since its inception in 1995, Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) has become a staple in American supermarkets. With more than 50 million lb. of CHB sold in 2014, it’s the supermarkets that are leading the way with almost 30 million lb. of that going through their distribution channel. CHB LLC currently serves 304 retail stores in 35 states and is looking to grow. Mark Layco, director of retail marketing for CHB LLC, gives insight on what retailers are looking for in today’s market. “Retailers are wanting something new, different and at the same time delivers a gross-profit margin they’re happy with,” Layco says. “With the superior yields, consistent quality, taste and tenderness that CHB offers, we can meet all their needs and then some.” Layco echoes the chatter that is taking place in the retail market. Things are changing and CHB LLC needs to change with them. In an effort to keep up with the changing tide, Layco has also developed a new comprehensive tool for CHB LLC to offer to our retail customers — Certified Hereford Beef University. At Certified Hereford Beef University, the purpose is to help retail partners with a variety of things. Coming from experience with Kroger, Layco says time and labor are major issues inside the meat case. With this in mind he says, “We’re going to be the answer for whatever our partners need and offer new answers and suggestions to things like SKU rationalization, tray styling procedures, standards manuals, procedural cutting courses, product knowledge material, employee retention procedures and applications, safety programs, dating policies for proteins, backroom management, shrink and gross profit opportunities, time and labor management and new cutting edge marketing research along with culinary and beef production training.” CHB is bringing more and more to the retail arena. With these new strategies and tactics moving forward, the whole CHB LLC team is looking to make the move to the next level, and will need more CHB certified cattle from great Hereford ranchers. HW

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For 60 Years… the Vision still lives…

Thank You Lord.

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A heartfelt thank you to our 2015 private treaty and RIGHT KIND SALE customers Gerber Bishop 077B

Sire: Hyalite On Target 936 Dam: Gerber 4R Dixie 053X • Thank you M-M Ranch, Chanute, Kan.

Gerber Boaz 043B

Sire: EFBeef Foremost U208 Dam: Gerber 4R Gracious 043X • Thank you Slaytons BearDance, Bedford, Pa. and 4B Ranch, Cabot, Pa

Gerber Big News 055B

Sire: MSU TCF Revolution 4R Dam: Gerber U457 Rachel 083Y • Thank you Hill Farms, Falmouth, Ind.

Gerber Brite Lite 010B

Sire: EFBeef U208 Fortune Z088 ET Dam: Gerber T047 Rachel 083Z • Thank you Elzemeyer Polled Herefords, Richmond, Ind.

Gerber Balance 030B

Sire: EFBeef U208 Fortune Z088 ET Dam: Gerber 4R Rachel 048Y • Thank you Morrison Stock Farm, Lexington, Ohio

Gerber Bedrock 072B

Sire: Gerber Revolution 021Y Dam: Gerber N106 Rachel T052 • Thank you Joe B. Gray, Smiths Grove, Ky. and W.C. Norris Jr., Burkesville, Ky.

4B Ranch, Pa. Able Acres, Ind. Ed Beasley, Ind. Boyd Beef Cattle, Ky. Katie Bratton, Ohio Joe L. Burris, Ind. India Burris, Ind. Joe Butler, Ind. Andrea and Jeff Cramer, Ohio Justin Dare, Ind. Mike Dare, Ohio

Fred Edmonds, Ohio Elzemeyer Polled Herefords, Ind. Fish Farms, Ind. Flesher Farms, Ind. Jerry Frank, Ind. Natalie Fredenburg, Ind. Hill Farms, Ind. Jordan Hutchinson, Ky. Michael Judy, Ohio Hellsinger’s Polled Herefords, Ohio M-M Ranch, Kan.

Randy McCormick, Ind. Tim McConaha, Ind. Morrison Stock Farm, Ohio Ben Noonan Family, Ind. North Star Cattle, Ind. Dennis Peggs, Ind. Jay and John Peggs, Ind. Phil and Chris Rottman, Mich. Mike Ripperger Family, Ind. Wayne Scholl, Ind. Slaytons BearDance, Pa.

Tim Schwab, Ind. Wayne Scholl, Ind. Steve Slonaker, Ind. Schu-Lar Polled Herefords, Kan. Robert Tinsman, Ind. Jimmy and Christina Tinsman, Ind. Steven Truster, Ohio Wesley Tomey, Ind. Bennett Walther, Ind. Dale Walther, Ind. Brian Verhey, Ind.

Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 277 S. Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 • Cell 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com www.gerbercattle.com

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The Complete Source

roven, predictable genetics backed by a program based on 50+ years of consistent multi-trait selection. Bulls that will improve your cow herd and add performance and fleshing ability along with eye appeal and carcass quality.

HH ADVANCE 1098Y {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 1013Y ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

• The $102,000 high seller from our 2012 sale, 1098Y is following in the footsteps of his great sire, 8050U. He is a performance and carcass bull with tremendous maternal strength. He sires extra pigment and lots of eye appeal. His dam is one of our best young females on the ranch and his maternal grandam was one of the best cows we have ever produced. • Owned with Flying S Herefords and Harrison Cattle Co. • Semen is available.

• 1013Y had the high averaging sire group in our 2015 sale and was the sire of the $240,000 4075B bull that topped our sale. • Big ribbed, easy fleshing and well marked. 1013Y is the son of the 7003T cow that topped our 2013 Female Sale at $70,000. He is a powerhouse carcass and maternal sire. • Owned with Keith Carmichael, S.D. • Semen available

CE 4.6 (.35); BW 2.7 (.74); WW 53 (.64); YW 80 (.61); MM 35 (.20); M&G 61; MCE 2.0 (.27); MCW 77 (.42); UDDR 1.08 (P); TEAT 1.19 (P); SC 1.0 (.37); FAT -0.013 (.38); REA 0.48 (.39); MARB -0.06 (.35); BMI$ 17; CEZ$ 18; BII$ 13; CHB$ 24

CE 3.1 (.30); BW 3.4 (.62); WW 54 (.51); YW 77 (.48); MM 32 (.23); M&G 59; MCE 2.6 (.26); MCW 78 (.39); UDDR 1.29 (P); TEAT 1.36 (P); SC 1.3 (.23); FAT -0.004 (.35); REA 0.05 (.36); MARB 0.33 (.31); BMI$ 24; CEZ$ 18; BII$ 21; CHB$ 30

ASSISTED BY: HH ADVANCE 3033A ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 4.0 (.23); BW -0.4 (.35); WW 50 (.29); YW 79 (.32); MM 35 (.14); M&G 60; MCE 2.8 (.19); MCW 64 (.29); UDDR 1.12 (P); TEAT 1.18 (P); SC 1.0 (.20); FAT 0.018 (.29); REA 0.34 (.28); MARB -0.11 (.25); BMI$ 15; CEZ$ 18; BII$ 12; CHB$ 20

HH ADVANCE 2316Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 4.6 (.27); BW 1.3 (.37); WW 46 (.32); YW 71 (.35); MM 29 (.21); M&G 52; MCE 2.0 (.23); MCW 80 (.32); UDDR 1.05 (P); TEAT 1.08 (P); SC 1.2 (.23); FAT 0.006 (.31); REA 0.21 (.31); MARB 0.03 (.28); BMI$ 20; CEZ$ 19; BII$ 18; CHB$ 21

CL 1 DOMINO 3131A {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 5.9 (.29); BW 1.5 (.45); WW 52 (.35); YW 80 (.38); MM 35 (.15); M&G 61; MCE 3.1 (.24); MCW 72 (.32); UDDR 1.23 (P); TEAT 1.24 (P); SC 1.0 (.31); FAT 0.013 (.27); REA 0.23 (.27); MARB 0.11 (.23); BMI$ 19; CEZ$ 20; BII$ 14; CHB$ 26

CL 1 DOMINO 333A {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE -0.8 (.29); BW 4.4 (.44); WW 67 (.34); YW 95 (.37); MM 34 (.14); M&G 68; MCE -0.8 (.23); MCW 96 (.32); UDDR 1.21 (P); TEAT 1.26 (P); SC 1.3 (.29); FAT 0.025 (.27); REA 0.47 (.27); MARB 0.14 (.23); BMI$ 19; CEZ$ 13; BII$ 16; CHB$ 31

• Powerhouse performance and carcass sire purchased in Cooper’s 2014 sale. 333A has a great set of calves that are deep ribbed, stout and well marked. He is a strong carcass bull that ranks in the top 5% of the breed on WW, SC, MM and M&G EPDs and CHB$.

HH ADVANCE 1069Y ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 0.8 (.30); BW 4.8 (.65); WW 52 (.54); YW 75 (.53); MM 28 (.23); M&G 54; MCE 1.9 (.26); MCW 91 (.39); UDDR 1.19 (P); TEAT 1.34 (P); SC 0.8 (.34); FAT 0.033 (.40); REA -0.23 (.41); MARB 0.36 (.37); BMI$ 18; CEZ$ 15; BII$ 15; CHB$ 26

CL 1 DOMINO 297Z {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 0.1 (.33); BW 4.1 (.64); WW 55 (.55); YW 103 (.50); MM 41 (.24); M&G 68; MCE 0.6 (.28); MCW 114 (.40); UDDR 1.05 (P); TEAT 1.16 (P); SC 0.5 (.35); FAT 0.028 (.31); REA 0.32 (.33); MARB 0.05 (.28); BMI$ 7; CEZ$ 11; BII$ 2; CHB$ 25

CL 1 DOMINO 269Z 1ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 5.7 (.32); BW 1.0 (.40); WW 55 (.34); YW 98 (.35); MM 29 (.25); M&G 57; MCE 1.2 (.28); MCW 80 (.34); UDDR 1.14 (P); TEAT 1.21 (P); SC 1.0 (.23); FAT 0.092 (.32); REA 0.05 (.31); MARB -0.07 (.28); BMI$ 14; CEZ$ 18; BII$ 9; CHB$ 19

3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 406-279-3301 Home • 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Jack’s cell • 406-450-0129 Jay D. Evans jtholden@3rivers.net • www.holdenherefords.com 26

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50th Annual Production Sale • March 14, 2016 Selling 150 Powerful Yearling and 18-Month Old Hereford Bulls and 40 Top Quality Hereford Females

HH ADVANCE 3297A ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 3006A {DLF,HYF,IEF}

• Powerful combination of pigment, muscle shape, eye appeal, fleshing ability and backed by a great cow family and outstanding EPDs. 3297A will be a key part of our program going forward. He is a bull with tremendous style and presence and moves like a cat. • Owned with Coleman Herefords, Blackjack Herefords and Evans Hereford Farms.

• High selling bull in our 2014 sale at $80,000 for ½ interest. 3006A has a phenomenal EPD profile and backs it up with extra pigment, length of body, depth of rib and eye appeal. He is out of a top cow family and his first calf crop looks great. • Owned with Flying S Herefords • Semen available

CE 1.0 (.21); BW 3.3 (.35); WW 55 (.28); YW 97 (.31); MM 36 (.16); M&G 64; MCE 1.3 (.19); MCW 100 (.29); UDDR 1.07 (P); TEAT 1.14 (P); SC 0.8 (.16); FAT -0.014 (.26); REA 0.64 (.27); MARB -0.10 (.23); BMI$ 12; CEZ$ 13; BII$ 8; CHB$ 26

CE 0.2 (.29); BW 1.5 (.45); WW 57 (.35); YW 93 (.39); MM 36 (.14); M&G 64; MCE 2.3 (.23); MCW 99 (.32); UDDR 1.14 (P); TEAT 1.20 (P); SC 1.4 (.32); FAT -0.011 (.29); REA 0.34 (.28); MARB 0.20 (.25); BMI$ 21; CEZ$ 15; BII$ 18; CHB$ 30

MISS ADVANCE FEMALE PAGEANT 2015

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 • At the Ranch • SELLING 80 ELITE LINE ONE FEMALES All 1999 and 2000 born cows including donors 30 March Calving Bred Heifers and Young Cows • 20 Open Fall Yearling Heifers WATCH FOR OUR CATALOG IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF HEREFORD WORLD

HH MISS ADVANCE 9102W {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE -3.4 (.31); BW 5.6 (.51); WW 63 (.44); YW 112 (.46); MM 33 (.31); M&G 64; MCE 0.5 (.27); MCW 121 (.38); UDDR 0.97 (P); TEAT 0.91 (P); SC 0.9 (.25); FAT 0.009 (.37); REA 0.45 (.36); MARB 0.02 (.34); BMI$ 12; CEZ$ 9; BII$ 8; CHB$ 28

• She sells!

HH MISS ADVANCE 0232X {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 2.6 (.30); BW 3.4 (.49); WW 58 (.40); YW 92 (.43); MM 34 (.31); M&G 63; MCE 0.4 (.26); MCW 97 (.37); UDDR 1.14 (P); TEAT 1.23 (P); SC 1.4 (.23); FAT 0.052 (.34); REA -0.08 (.33); MARB 0.06 (.30); BMI$ 18; CEZ$ 16; BII$ 15; CHB$ 23

• She sells!

3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 406-279-3301 Home • 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Jack’s cell • 406-450-0129 Jay D. Evans jtholden@3rivers.net • www.holdenherefords.com Hereford.org

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Shaping Who I Am As I think back through my career with the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA), it seems as if yesterday I was leading my steer into the ring in Tulsa, Okla., where the very first Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) was hosted. I must have been hooked because I have only missed one since then. The JNHE has been an event for many families, mine included, which provides the opportunity to see new and different parts of the country with the best people in the world. The relationships I have gained through being a junior member have already been the kind that are hard to find in any facet of life. Somewhere along the trail of state Hereford junior shows and the JNHE, I grew a desire to help

Chairman – Brady Jensen, brjensen@ksu.edu Vice chairman – Amanda Bacon, amanda.bacon@okstate.edu Communications chair – Elise Hackett, mhackett2@illinois.edu Membership chair – Kristin Bielema, kbielema@comcast.net Leadership chair – Taryn Adcock, trose@adcockshowcattle.com Fundraising chair – Jason May, jason.may@jacks.sdstate.edu Directors Austin Cole, austin.cole132@topper.wku.edu Cody Jensen, cjensen8@ksu.edu Tommie Lynne Mead, tommie_lynne@hotmail.com Jessica Middleswarth, jess.middleswarth@gmail.com Kelsey Repenning, kelsey.repenning@gmail.com Kelsey Stimpson, kscattle@mindspring.com Director of youth activities Amy Cowan P.O. Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org JrHereford.org

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these organizations. That desire started at the state level, where I participated on the state board of directors with our fearless leader, advisor and mentor, Sue Rowland, who always kept our junior members headed in the right direction while still putting us in the position to develop leadership and decision making skills that are applicable in so many ways. I later decided to run for a position on the NJHA board. At the time I knew I wanted to give the organization my time because of what the organization has done for me, whether it be scholarship opportunities, skills gained through a wide variety of contests, mentorship by some of the most elite people in the agriculture industry, relationships that last a lifetime or the experiences that I will never forget. What I didn’t know was that being a part of the NJHA board was going to shape me as a person even more. The group I have been fortunate to be a part of for the last three years has been full of different dynamics and great people. I had the opportunity to witness some of the best leaders that the junior program has ever seen and that leadership is what has been vital to our success in the last few years. Our junior board and the whole NJHA have the best support system in the country and that support starts at the American Hereford Association with the staff and employees that make our organization run smoothly. The junior program and most definitely the JNHE and the Faces of Leadership Conference would not be what they are without the true dedication and passion of our very own Amy Cowan and Bailey Clanton. Finally, to my

fellow “boardies,” past and present, all I can say is thank you for the BEST experience of my life; it is an opportunity that will be close to my heart for as long as I live. As I close out my career as a board member, I say thank you to those that made the experience the greatest it could have ever been. The future of the NJHA is very bright, and I challenge our future junior leaders and members to guide our organization to greater heights. Our junior organization is seen as one that is built around families, relationships and good honest camaraderie amongst great people. We can never lose sight of what has made us great and desired amongst other youth that were not born into the breed as many of us were. The Hereford people truly are the best and most caring a person can ask for. Through my experience as a board member when I was on the road, I always had a bed to sleep in and a hot meal waiting for me, even if I had never had the opportunity to meet those breeders or members before that day. Finally, I have to thank my family. My parents and brother and sister have dedicated a lot of their time to the junior program and even more with my time commitments with the junior board. They have instilled in me first-class values, and I thank them for the kind of person they have shaped me into. I can’t help but mention how much my Kansas Hereford family as a whole has helped me throughout my time as a board member and that encouragement is what the junior program is all about; support, growth and creating a brighter future. Thank you all! — Brady Jensen, NJHA chairman

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The Broken Water Bucket It seems like yesterday my fellow oldies and I were in Grand Island, Neb., pacing outside the room where we were about to give our final addresses. Little did we know we were going to have to compare the junior board to a broken water bucket and then, three days later, be elected onto the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors. What a wonderful past three years it has been. As a board, we have been to South Dakota, Oklahoma, Michigan, Texas and Arkansas, and I would be lying if I said we did not grow close and enjoy ourselves. I consider myself and the 11 other board members a team. We all have our differences inside and outside the boardroom, but when it comes down to it, we all know that we must work together, helping each other, in order to succeed in the tasks given to us. Now, back to that broken water bucket. I think that the brokenwater-bucket analogy can be explained very simply: problems, holes or breaks are going to occur, and we must be able to adjust to the situation and work together to either fix it or simply work with it. This analogy can be applied to more than just the junior board. As we grow up, we are faced with opportunities to work with many people, whether that be family, classmates or coworkers. As many of us know, working with others brings much diversity and can cause conflict or problems with reaching a goal. Life is not easy, and working with others falls right into that difficult category as well. Instead of fighting over spilled water, we need to step back and analyze the situation in order to refill the bucket and fulfill the task at hand. So I ask all of you to keep on trying; do not give up when the Hereford.org

bucket breaks and leaks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; do not allow for things to fall apart when the going gets bad. You must get back up on the halter and keep trying and ask for help when needed. In a junior association like this, help is literally around the corner or down the aisle. Step back and see the big picture. It might surprise you, but it is not always about just you. Learn to be a follower, learn to lend a helping hand and learn to work together to accomplish the small and the big things. This breed and its juniors will never stop doing big things. Never give up, for you are going to do great things. Working as a board member has been a wonderful experience for me, but it would not have been possible without those who will read this and who have crossed my path along the way. I have learned so much over the past three years, and most of that has come from the juniors, my peers. I have learned humility, courage, and perseverance from even the smallest of showmen that have been in the showring. Some of those little ones probably succeed with these traits better than I do. I cannot thank the people of the Hereford breed enough for simply being themselves and doing what they love. From your smiles, hugs, meals and gratitude, I could not ask for a better support system to give back to for the last three years as a Hereford junior. It has been an honor to serve as a junior board member for such a solid group of young breeders. I am proud of each and every one of you. From the bottom of my heart, I extend my love toward those I have met and have yet to meet as I say my farewell to the best of the best, the Hereford breed.

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Plan to Attend 2015 PRIDE It's great looking forward to the best week of the summer. The Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) is the highlight for many; not only is the week of JNHE full of different contests and showing cattle, but the friendships made last a lifetime. However, the Faces of Leadership event after the JNHE every year is worth looking forward to, as well. The Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel, also known as PRIDE Convention, focuses mainly on leadership development. During the three-day event participants ranging from 14-22 years old come from all over the country to listen to different speakers while participating in workshops, college visits and fun activities. This conference has been hosted at many land-grant universities across the nation; ranging from Michigan, Washington, D.C., to Idaho and all the way to Texas. Last summer, members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA), along with the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) and American Junior Shorthorn Association traveled to Arkansas for the 2014 Faces of Leadership conference. Juniors not only got to visit Tyson Foods, the University of Arkansas, and a show boat, but they also had the opportunity to tour different cattle operations and learn from those producers. This summer the junior members are headed to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colo. While staying in the beautiful mountains, youth will participate in fun team building activities such as white water rafting, get competitive at the outdoor recreation facility and hear from speakers such as Rhett Laubach. During the stay participants will visit Colorado State University and tour its agricultural department and facilities. The NJHA and AJMAA boards are excited about this year’s Faces of Leadership conference, and hope to see you all July 25-28 in the mountains. Register early as space is limited and may sell out by the July 15 deadline. HW

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“Our Brand is Beef” PRIDE and NYLC Convention YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colo. • July 25-28

Saturday, July 25 – Welcome to Faces of Leadership All flights into Denver International Airport by 11 a.m. Noon

Buses Depart Denver International Airport *For those driving to Colorado, we will coordinate a central bus pick up point in Denver, location to be determined

2:30 p.m. Blind Badger Ranch tour, Ft. Morgan, Colo. 6:30 p.m. Coyote Ridge Ranch tour and dinner, LaSalle, Colo.

Sunday, July 26 8 a.m.

Breakfast at YMCA

9 a.m.

Faces of Leadership in Action with Rhett Laubach Rhett is a professional keynote speaker and trainer, author, leadership expert, owner of YourNextSpeaker, LLC and PLI, Inc. and a 2014 brain tumor survivor. This experience has added a multitude of profound and powerful lessons that few presenters have the opportunity to share.

Noon

Lunch at YMCA

1 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Team Building with Rhett Laubach and National Junior Hereford Association and American Junior Maine Anjou Board of Directors

4-6 p.m. Free time at Estes Park 6 p.m.

Dinner at YMCA

7 p.m.

Closing keynote — “Six Hours that Changed My Life”

Monday, July 27 6 a.m.

Breakfast at YMCA

6:30 a.m. Depart for Colorado State University (CSU) 8 a.m.

CSU tour and educational workshops, including a special cattle handling presentation from Temple Grandin

Noon

Lunch at CSU

1-2 p.m. Closing session at CSU 2 p.m.

White Water Rafting Adventure

8 p.m.

Dinner and campfire

Tuesday, July 28 8 a.m.

Breakfast and farewell at YMCA

Lodging

10 a.m.

Load buses for Denver International Airport

Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Rd. Estes Park, CO 80511

Deadlines

Early bird registration deadline $300 by June 15

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by Ray Ramsey, HYFA president rayramsey77@gmail.com

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Who Is Going to Fill Their Boots? Maybe the most important question we will ask ourselves is, “Who’s going to fill the boots or shoes of the American farmer or rancher?” Or, more importantly, who will fill the leadership roles in all the agriculture related fields? When considering by 2050 the world’s population is projected to hit 9 billion, we will comprehensively count on agriculture to feed and clothe the world. Through that mandate, a global society will drive new technology and seek skilled laborers and imaginative brain power for this everexpanding industry. People currently in agricultural leadership roles are becoming more and more mature; thus many posts will be available. Who will fill these roles? Important jobs in production, economics, marketing, agribusiness, technology, sales, finance, microbiology and communications must be filled. According to AgCareers.com, there were 52,862 jobs posted in 2013 containing agriculture related career opportunities.

• The HYFA awarded more than $50,000 in

scholarship support to NJHA members in 2014.

• The HYFA awarded more than 30 individual

scholarships to Hereford junior members last year.

• Total assets have reached the $2.6 million mark this year with the goal of $5 million.

• HYFA unveiled the Growing a Lasting Legacy

campaign in 2012 with the goal of $1 million to support leadership programs and events.

• HYFA is proud to assist with funding the PRIDE

Faces of Leadership conference. Last year 65 Hereford youth attended the event in Arkansas.

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The stark reality is that we do not have enough people pursuing ag-related fields of study, causing a shortage of qualified job applicants. AgCareers.com indicates in its Enrollment and Employment Outlook Survey that less than 1% of college students are in an agricultural major. In 2013 there were more than 56,000 career opportunities in the industry, but only 29,000 graduates were trained to fill them. With the agricultural industry increasing at such a rapid pace, there certainly will be a great deal of pressure to educate and cultivate high-quality people for every facet of agriculture. As you look around the industry you will find several industry leaders that have been groomed through programs just like the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA). Education is learning and experience. There is really no way of getting around the fact that each of us became who we are because of the people we met, the books we read and the trials and tribulations through which we have gone. I truly believe that there is no better training ground than the diverse background we can provide to young adults through our junior Hereford program. For me, personally, it has opened up so many avenues that I would have never dreamed were available. These are the reasons why your Hereford Youth Foundation

of America (HYFA) board members spend their time and energy to help provide these experiences that can change horizons, expand possibilities and grow our next generation of leaders. Please familiarize yourselves with our mission statement and a brief description of HYFA and consider supporting the future of agriculture.

Mission Statement To provide financial support for youth scholarship, leadership and education within the Hereford breed.

What is HYFA? HYFA was established in 1989 and is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated exclusively to scholarship and educational support of youth in the business of raising Hereford cattle. The foundation is governed by a board of directors who are heavily involved in the Hereford industry and who have a vested interest in and passion for educating youth, developing leadership and encouraging young people to return to production agriculture.

Lot 1 Female HYFA has generated more than $550,000 through the Lot 1 sale in Denver. The 2015 female sold for $100,000 and HYFA is excited to announce the Jensen family from Courtland, Kan., is donating the 2016 female. HW

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by Maddee Moore, NHW president elect

NHW Adds Recipes to Website Adding value and focus National Hereford Women (NHW) goals focus on youth development, promotion of Hereford cattle and active support of the future of Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®). These goals have been the foundation of the NHW and provide areas of growth for the organization. As the Hereford breed has evolved to meet the changing beef industry, the members of the NHW seek to add value in ways that support the organization’s goals.

New CHB collaboration The NHW is excited to showcase the next platform of sharing our passion for Hereford cattle and CHB. With CHB LLC and the help of AgTown Technologies, the NHW website, HerefordWomen.com, now houses a multifaceted recipe website. This collaboration was unveiled during the NHW Annual Meeting at the Junior National Hereford Expo in Grand Island, Neb. The additional area of the NHW website is accessible through the American Hereford Association (AHA) website, Hereford.org, and the CHB website, HerefordBeef.org. This combined effort will allow all

National Hereford Women OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS President – Alise Nolan, Gilmer, Texas President elect – Maddee Moore, Pendleton, Ore. Vice president – Becky Spindle, Moriarty, N.M. Secretary – Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kan. Treasurer – Beth Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C. Historian – Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky. Queen chair – Carol Priefert, St. Joseph, Mich. (ex officio) Ways and means chair – Alise Nolan Communications – Maddee Moore DIRECTORS Lauren Echols, Arlington, Va. Rhonda Eck, Putnum, Okla. Jill Folkman, Ixonia, Wis. Kim Henrinckx, Lafayette, Ore. Barbara Metch, Canton, Texas HerefordWomen.com

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consumers of beef to access the recipes through various outlets and will serve as another tool in promoting Hereford cattle and agricultural production. This online platform has the potential to develop into an online community that encourages AHA and NHW members to share stories and meals that can bring all beef consumers to the table. The website also features a function that invites users of the page to share their favorite beef or family recipes. A login will be required to share a recipe but it will be an easy-to-use format. The website will have recipe selections for appetizers, breakfast, Hereford beef, main courses, marinades and rubs, side dishes, salads, soups, stews and chili, desserts, drinks, quick and easy, holiday favorites, and cooking for a crowd. All Hereford enthusiasts are encouraged to share their favorite family recipes and their stories tied to the great Hereford breed. “Tradition, family, food and fellowship. Those four words evoke so much heritage and memories for the NHW,” says Alise Nolan, NHW president. “This website is a tool for Hereford breeders and beef consumers alike to connect and grow the heritage and fellowship tied to beef that is produced by members of the Hereford family.”

Preserving the past with the future The Hereford breed is synonymous with the efforts to feed a growing population in a time of innovation. The breed’s versatility provided a foundation for much of the history tied to advancement in the cattle industry. And today is no different. The breed’s genetic potential grows each day, while the breeders and leaders continue to find ways to adapt the versatility into production. The NHW sees this growth as an

opportunity to connect with the next generation of consumers and their need for understanding beef production. This online portal will allow us to showcase stories of ranches of all sizes and their importance to developing a growing breed. Please join the NHW, CHB and AHA in the next chapter of innovation associated with Hereford cattle by sharing your recipes and stories on the website HerefordWomen.com. This is one way we can grow agricultural awareness and a relationship with all beef consumers. After you share your recipe and it is posted on the website, be sure to share it through your social media outlets or e-mail to your friends. By using the hashtags #TeamHereford and #NationalHerefordWomen, we can connect and grow our online community. And don’t forget to tag the NHW on Facebook or Pinterest. HW

Boyd Beef Cattle Mays Lick, Ky.

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 Selling 80 Lots Look for our catalog in the August Hereford World. Presented by Boyd Beef Cattle & Guests.

For more information, contact: Charlie Boyd Sr. 606-563-4412 Dale Stith 918-760-1550

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Presenting our new Herd Bull

KCF Bennett Redeem A338 â&#x20AC;˘ P43455237

KCF Bennett Redeem A338 At 18-months in the breeding pasture.

Selecting for fertility, calving ease and moderate, mature cow size with World Class, Cattleman, Revolution, Foremost and Proficient bulls. Crossing with mostly Victor and Felton cows.

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Sean Allen, Manager

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by Kindra Gordon office@gordonresources.com

How Do You Measure Success? In a business world driven by deadlines, money, burnout and stress, it may be time for a workplace revolution. So suggests Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, who says we need to move beyond defining success by the power and money we gain from careers. Huffington recently authored a new book touting this premise, it’s titled “Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder.” Huffington notes, “Our eulogies [will] have nothing to do with our résumés — have you ever heard a eulogy that said ‘George was amazing, he increased our market share by one-third?’…It’s all about the other stuff — how we made people feel, did we make them laugh, what did we mean to our children and our loved ones. We [need] to start running our lives in a way that gives a eulogizer something to work with. The true measure of accomplishment should tap into ourselves.” Huffington has learned from her own personal experience that climbing the ladder of success in pursuit of money and power, often means sacrificing health and well-being, and missing out on meaningful opportunities to

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give back. Huffington likens the drive for money and power to two legs of a three-legged stool, noting they may hold us up temporarily, but sooner or later we’re going to topple over. She suggests we need a third leg — a third metric for defining success — to truly thrive. That third metric, she writes in “Thrive,” includes our well-being, our ability to draw on our intuition and inner wisdom, our sense of wonder, and our capacity for compassion and giving. Another component of a fulfilling life and career is to let your head hit the pillow, Huffington says. After a health scare in 2007 led her to realize

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the importance of sleep, she is spreading the word that getting the proper amount of shut-eye is crucial to success — especially when it comes to workplace performance. “Sleep is the miracle drug without any side effects — absolutely everything gets better with sleep,” she says and notes, “Look at how careful we are about recharging our smartphones as opposed to our brains. We need to stop thinking that the last email is more important than we are.” Huffington stresses that success shouldn’t depend on accomplishments at work. The most important thing is the legacy we will leave in other aspects of our lives.

Unplug for a better tomorrow In order to grab the rest we need, we must put ourselves before our devices. Experts offer this quick list of things to do at the end of each day to help recharge for the next day. • Review your to-do list. Don’t save this task for the next morning. It will help your brain prepare for the next day. • Do a brain dump. If any thoughts are running wild in your head at the end of the day, write down what’s on your mind. Not everything has value, but once it’s on paper you can usually rest easier. • Set a firm shutdown time. Email and texting can go on all night. Make a decision to stop checking a few hours prior to bed. Most things can wait until morning. • Center yourself. Find 20 minutes in the evening to relax and allow for introspection. Let go of negative feelings. HW

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KING DOMINO

AF HL KING DOMINO 1018 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43121782 — Calved: March 27, 2010 — Tattoo: LE 1018

KPHR HL1 KING DOM 8 AF HL KING DOMINO 737 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42870204 HAVRE MS KING DOMINO 37G

HL 1 KING DOMINO 1 HL 1 MISS K DOM 1 HL 1K KING DOMINO DES MISS KD LADY B207

AF KING DOMINO 222 AF MISS K DOM 622 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42691524 AF MISS K DOM 301

HAVRE KING DOMINO 71J {DLF,HYF,IEF} HAVRE LADY KING DOM 15G HL1 KING DOM 71224 {DLF,HYF,IEF} HAVRE MS KING DOMINO 37G

AF Miss K Dom 1307

P43406125 • 24-month-old daughter of 1018

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Long yearling King Domino bulls

• Homozygous polled • Owned with Dr. Alex Mih, M-M Ranch, Chanute, Kan.

AF HL King Domino 1433 ET

P43497058 • A 1018 son pictured at 9 months • Act. BW 85 lb.; act. 205-day wt. 740 lb.

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by Kris Ringwall, beef specialist, NDSU Extension Service chaps@ndsuext.nodak.edu

Cattle Deserve a Professional Herd-health Program Vaccinate because cattle immunity is a good thing. As cattle producers start to think about working all those calves that are on the ground, herd health is a priority. The initial key to a good herdhealth program is to develop a good working relationship with the local veterinarian and implement appropriate herd health practices. More than likely, an early point to a herd-health conversation regarding good herd health is herd biosecurity. In other words, keep the cattle and calving facilities neat and clean to prohibit the proliferation of disease-causing pathogens from the get-go. Proper waste management is a must, along with facilities that are adequately bedded and drained. Spring is always a good time to evaluate lot and pasture conditions and do something about those problem areas. Fill in the wet spots, and perhaps some mound development would be good, too. All in all, keeping your facilities up to par will go a long way toward minimizing health issues. Once the facilities are clean and wellmanaged, there are two more points to consider. Do not overcrowd your facilities and do not introduce new animals that have not been adequately isolated and inspected by a veterinarian. By limiting overcrowding, stress is reduced. By properly isolating new arrivals, the potential introduction of a diseasecausing pathogen is reduced.

Improve immunity Once the herd-health program is implemented, a producer should ask the next question of the veterinarian: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do I improve individual cattle immunity within the herd

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because we realize that some cattle diseases have been present in the region?â&#x20AC;? Establishing immunity to local cattle diseases is a supplement to the herd-health program and provides insurance that, when a particular cattle disease is present, the incidence of the disease within the herd will be lowered. Immunity is established through exposure to a disease or developing an effective vaccination program prior to the herd being exposed to a disease. Keep in mind that vaccinations are not always available, practical or effective. However, when an effective vaccine is available, implementing a vaccination program prior to a disease outbreak is cost effective and less stressful, and it improves appropriate immunity within the cows, bulls and calves. In many ways, the concept of immunity is extremely complicated, but you actually can come to accept the concept that immunity, in the big sense, is just one process. That is the process of cattle building up within their body armies that are designed to defend the body from an invasion of foreign entities. These armies may be rather generic or very, very specific. They routinely may cleanse the body of foreign entities or may lie in wait until a very specific disease arrives, and then the army is called into action and, we hope, will conquer the disease-causing invader.

Vaccinate How do we do that? We vaccinate. Vaccinate the herd with available vaccines on a yearly basis, and initiate a calf vaccination program as soon as practical. Do all of this within an overall herd-health program that has professional input through the local

veterinarian and implements an excellent biosecurity program. Herd-health programs may not be easy to maintain because herd exposure to neighboring herds occurs, bad weather arrives, visitors visit and we all like to travel. The world is a busy and interactive place. This is tough, but using common sense to restrict access and limiting pass-through visits helps keep the cattle less exposed. Use good sanitation and put boots and other protective gear on when a visitor comes to review the herd. Try to implement a process where once an animal leaves the herd, the animal does not come back. New animals always should be quarantined under veterinary supervision. As noted earlier, boost the herd with appropriately designed vaccination programs to help back up the biosecurity measures.

Protect your investment Yes, resistance to change is strong, but the dollars invested in a beef herd are large. In fact, producers would have a hard time remembering when the value of cattle and the associated investment to maintain those cattle were this great. The cost of implementing adequate biosecurity measures and associated vaccination protocols is minimal, compared with the cost of even losing one calf, let alone a cow or bull. The new calf crop is on the ground, so develop a strong working relationship with your veterinarian and ask questions. Your uniqueness and cattle herd deserve a professionally designed herdhealth program. The program will pay well. May you find all your ear tags. HW

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FF June Btl J338 S491 Four calves weaned at 707 lb. Record is three bulls at 823 lb.

1. 68 years breeding polled Hereford cattle 2. Grass based program 3. References: Barthle Bros. Ranch, Fla.; Phillips Ranch, Fla.; Lyssy Ranch, Texas; Gray Land & Cattle, Okla.; Duncan Farm, S.C.

Also, guided Quail Hunts and lodging here at Fowken. Greg Fowler 864-426-7337

Jonesville, S.C.

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Bulls Bred For the Commercial Cowman One or a truckload

WF 955W DOMINO T137 1549 ET

GRANDVIEW CMR HAWK L1 ADV 918X

Owned with Woolfolk Farms

Owned with White Hawk Ranch

{DLF,HYF,IEF}

BW 3.1 (.36); WW 56 (.28); YW 88 (.32); MM 35 (.17); M&G 62; MCE -1.8 (.21); FAT -0.020 (.21); REA 0.32 (.23); MARB 0.10 (.19)

{DLF,HYF,IEF}

BW 3.7 (.58); WW 61 (.44); YW 102 (.46); MM 33 (.22); M&G 63; MCE 1.8 (.26); FAT 0.002 (.32); REA 0.21 (.32); MARB 0.17 (.29)

HH ADVANCE 5061R ET {CHB}{DLF,IEF}

CL1 DOMINO 188Y {DLF,HYF,IEF}

BW 2.8 (.82); WW 39 (.73); YW 77 (.73); MM 32 (.59); M&G 51; MCE 2.0 (.38); FAT -0.041 (.56); REA 0.63 (.56); MARB 0.18 (.51)

BW 3.9 (.63); WW 60 (.40); YW 107 (.43); MM 35 (.24); M&G 65; MCE -0.2 (.28); FAT -0.011 (.31); REA 0.55 (.31); MARB -0.06 (.28)

MSU YAHTZEE 50Y ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} BW 3.6 (.27); WW 51 (.24); YW 85 (.24); MM 14 (.21); M&G 40

Other Herd Sires: CL 1 DOMINO 477P

{SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} BW 2.7 (.87); WW 49 (.83); YW 76 (.83); MM 35 (.76); M&G 59

RJ 1056 HARLAND 908

{DLF,HYF,IEF} BW 1.0 (.72); WW 73 (.49); YW 113 (.45); MM 20 (.18); M&G 56

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Jack Ward named American Hereford Association executive vice president. by Angie Stump Denton

ith deep roots in the beef cattle industry, a passion to lead and a commitment to the Hereford breed, Jack Ward was selected as the American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president (EVP) on May 18. Jack has served as AHA’s chief operating officer and director of breed improvement since he joined the AHA team in 2003. As EVP, Jack will lead, direct, manage or support all functions of the Association, including serving as the Association secretary. Reporting directly to the AHA Board, he will develop and recommend policies, plans and programs to effectively meet the needs and challenges of the membership and to enhance the growth and reputation of the Hereford breed and the AHA. “After a rigorous search, Jack was an inspired choice by the Board,” says Eric Walker, AHA president and a Hereford breeder from Morrison, Tenn. “His knowledge and experience of all aspects of the seedstock industry combined with his commitment and respect for the Hereford breed and its members made him the choice candidate. “He cares deeply about organizational development, the people who work at AHA and our Hereford members. We believe he will continue to lead the Association as the breed continues to increase market share in the commercial industry.” Involved in the seedstock industry since birth, Jack was active in 4-H and FFA, showing cattle, sheep and pigs while growing up in Indiana. He earned his associate of science degree from Black Hawk East, Kewanee, Ill., and his bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics from Purdue University.

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for Hereford cattle through the use of all genetic tools, including the promotion of Whole Herd Reporting, DNA technology and new economically relevant traits. Jack’s leadership has created increased interest and participation in the Association’s National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) and testing Hereford genetics in real-world commercial settings. During his tenure, AHA has increased the number of commercial cows used in testing young sires from 700 to 2,000. He was also instrumental in AHA’s development of genomicenhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) and other breed improvement strategies such as the newly released udder EPDs. “Jack understands what it takes to keep the Hereford breed at the forefront of the technology and what appeals to the commercial industry,” says Jack Holden, a Hereford breeder from Valier, Mont., and a member of the EVP search committee. “He thinks outside the box and is willing take on challenges to help us improve and continue to gain commercial market share.” Since joining the AHA team, Jack has worked to increase the use of artificial insemination (AI) within the breed. He has collaborated with the major AI studs to increase the use of Hereford genetics through commercial marketing. According to the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB), Hereford semen sales (domestic and foreign) in 2003 were 80,812 units sold but in 2013 (latest reported) were 164,546 units sold, an increase of 104%. Through the years, he has promoted the value of using high accuracy AI sires within the seedstock industry. Since 2003, the AHA has seen a 51% increase in AI use and seven of the top 10 bulls last year by registration were owned by AI studs. Under Jack’s direction, the AHA developed an open AI program that allows members to Hereford.org

Seedstock experience Along with his solid background in Association work, Jack also has real-world seedstock experience, as he spent 16 years managing several predominant seedstock operations and most recently working as a managing partner of Maple Lane Angus. While at Maple Lane, he also sorted both feeder and fed cattle at the local livestock auction barn that marketed more than 1,000 head of cattle weekly. “While my current position provides insight into the dynamics of a breed association, I believe my work as a farm manager and managing partner gave me the most relevance as to the interests and challenges facing the Association members,” Jack explains. “The seedstock cattle business literally paid my bills for many years, and I know well the effort and satisfaction that accompany an annual production sale, the importance of marketing and the consequences of daily management details. “My work at a sale barn helping sort and market cattle provided me with additional real-world experience. In these roles, I worked closely with seedstock breeders,

commercial cattlemen, and junior exhibitors and their families and have an appreciation for their role and reliance on Hereford cattle and association services.”

A people business “As much as I love and believe in the cattle business, I also value the people-side of our industry,” he explains. “I am equally as comfortable sitting down with a Ph.D. to discuss proposals for genetic research as I am sitting down with a new breeder to help decipher the latest sire evaluation continued on page 48...

Jack played an integral role in planning and facilitating the Hereford Genetic Summit in September 2014.

Jack is known throughout the industry as an educator and talented speaker. He has spoken at numerous events throughout the country and in foreign countries.

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report and talk to them about the current tools available to Hereford members. These represent the great variations and needs within our industry, and I appreciate the importance and significance of that diversity.” Jack is recognized throughout the industry for his ability to effectively communicate and educate. He has traveled across the U.S. and overseas to lead educational forums. A proponent of performance data coupled with phenotypically correct cattle, Jack has judged livestock shows for more than 30 years in the U.S. and six foreign countries.

Leadership “Jack is a balanced and complete leader — from leadership to technical knowledge,” explains

Butch Funk, a Hereford breeder from Copperas Cove, Texas, and a member of the EVP search committee. “He’s not a ‘yes’ man. He has a balanced moral compass and is a man of conviction. The Hereford breed will continue to evolve with Jack’s leadership.” Holden agrees with Funk saying Jack has exhibited true leadership during his tenure at AHA and has proven himself and that he is committed to the long-term future of the breed. “He has the personality and respect to be a ‘great face’ and executive of our breed,” Holden says. Jack serves on the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) board of directors — having served from 2006 to 2010 and then re-elected to the board in 2014. In 2013, BIF honored Jack with its

Continuing Service Award for his contributions to BIF past, present and future. He currently serves on the Ultrasound Guidelines Council (UGC), the Scientific Advisory Board for the Feed Efficiency Project and the beef species advisory board for the National Animal Germplasm Program.

At home Family is a very important part of his life. Jack and his wife, Mary Ann, reside in Plattsburg, Mo., and have two sons — Cameron and Carter. Cameron is a senior at the University of Southern Indiana, and Carter is a sophomore at Black Hawk East. Jack and Mary Ann raised both boys involved in agriculture and both have a passion for showing and raising livestock. The Ward family has 25 registered cows. They use artificial insemination (AI) extensively and make breeding decisions based on balance traits with as much spread as possible in traits of economic importance including disposition, structure and hair (fescue-tolerant cattle). Jack is also active in his community. He’s a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Jack has served as president of the Clinton County Extension Council and has been a 4-H beef leader in Clinton County. “As executive vice president, I will strive to encourage a culture that enhances the skills and expertise of our competent and qualified staff with the direction and guidance of the AHA Board while continually monitoring the needs and interests of our diverse membership,” Jack says. “It is both humbling and an honor to lead an organization that has been such a major part of my life and my life’s work.” HW

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KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

LOEWEN UPTOWN 33N 50U ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

P43081556 — Calved: Feb. 14, 2010 — Tattoo: RE X51 FELTONS LEGEND 242 {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} FELTONS DOMINO 774 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} FELTONS G15 P42593689 MSU TCF RACHAEL ET 54N {DLF,HYF,IEF} REMITALL ONLINE 122L {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH MISS ADV 786G 1ET

P42888240 — Calved: March 20, 2008 — Tattoo: BE 50U KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} RRH MR FELT 3008 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 459 F284 P42584003 HVH MISS HUDSON 83K 8M MSU MF HUDSON 19H {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} SUN VINDY MISS 83K

EFBEEF SCHU-LAR PROFICIENT N093 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS PROFICIENT U201 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42903703 KCF MISS 774 L82

HVH KREMLIN 57F 108K HVH OKSANA 4L 33N {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42353096 HVH GENETIC QUEEN 53H 4L {DLF,HYF,IEF}

BAR JZ TRADITION 434V {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GERBER 117F DIXIE 009K {DLF,HYF,IEF} FELTONS DOMINO 774 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 8020 D170 {DOD}

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 5.4 2.5 79 124 25 65 3.1 104 1.57 1.61 1.5 0.009 1.58 0.38 32 20 25 50

MSU MF HUDSON 19H {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} HVH OKSANA 10Z 57F GK GENETIC EXPLOSION {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HVH MISS 512 35D 53H

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 6.9 -0.4 43 72 28 49 6.2 59 1.85 1.90 1.3 0.006 0.34 0.24 26 24 22 26

WALKER WHITEHAWK 7115 2328 162 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43245575 — Calved: Oct. 20, 2011 — Tattoo: LE 162 MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} FELTONS LEGEND 242 {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} WHITEHAWK 4R REVOLUTION 2328 {CHB}{DLF,IEF} MSU TCF RACHAEL ET 54N {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42913925 R MISS ADVANCE 406 {DOD}{DLF,IEF} FH L1 DOMINO 403 {SOD}{CHB} R MISS WRANGLER 804 {DOD} KT TOP SECRET 1030 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} WALKER MISS 1030 545 7115 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42901334 WALKER MISS P606 06N 545 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

MJB BLAZER 1000 {SOD}{CHB} KT MS 517 FELTON 8031 {DOD} PW VICTOR BOOMER P606 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} WPHF DRF EMMA 122L 06N ET

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 0.6 4.3 77 125 35 73 2.1 121 1.37 1.26 1.1 0.003 0.76 0.16 19 13 12 40

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Eric, Rhonda and Casey • 931-607-6356 Cell Cody, Trisha and Hayden • 931-635-2181 Home 931-668-4622 Office • 931-668-7365 Fax wphf@blomand.net • www.walkerpolledherefordfarm.com Hereford.org

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Hereford Generations by Julie White

ith roots that run as deep as the family tree is the business of raising Hereford cattle. The legacy of Hereford is evident in the following pages — a breed’s heritage that is strong enough to last generations and to provide a livelihood to families across the country and a breed that has stood the test of an ever-changing industry and remained relevant for even the newest of cattlemen. The painting below is a true example of Hereford Generations. In celebration of their dad’s 70th birthday, Jess Kane and his brother, Richard M. Kane, of Bartlesville, Okla., commissioned “East of the City,” by Carolyn Mock, also of Bartlesville. The two men on horseback are Jess and Richard’s dad, Robert, and their grandfather Richard “Dick” Kane, overlooking the Hereford herd at Redbird Ranch and the eastern skyline of Bartlesville. “My grandfather passed away in 2009, but when my dad turned 70 a couple of years ago we wanted to do something special so my brother and I had Carolyn do that for us,” Jess explains. “My great-grandfather started putting the property together in the early 1900s but primarily for oil and gas investment,” he remembers. “He leased it out and didn’t really operate it as a ranch himself. My grandfather got back from WWII and

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decided he was going to run it as a ranch. I think in 1946 he went down to the Brite Ranch down in the Big Bend country of Texas and bought the original Hereford herd he put on the Redbird Ranch.” Today, the ranch runs a herd of black baldie cows for a terminal cross. Even though the ranch no longer breeds purebred Herefords, Jess says the breed is special to the family and asked Carolyn to incorporate them into the painting. Jess explains the painting is a composite. “What we did was conspired with my mom, and we stole away a couple of old family photo albums from the ranch. I just gave them to Carolyn and she went through and found images and clipped them out and incorporated them into the painting. The others depicted in the painting aren’t anybody specific, but they are family members — this is a family ranch and we have always done stuff together.” HW

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These Hereford operations are continuing a legacy through careful succession planning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; although no two are alike.

Three generations of the Rausch family work together on the ranch.

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Hereford Generations by Sara Gugelmeyer

That part of Paul Harvey’s 1978 speech to the National FFA Organization captures a romanticized version of farm and ranch succession that so many of us hold in our hearts. What an honor it is to have so much respect, love and admiration for one’s parents to want to be just like them when grown up. The problem, though, is often not one of desire or good intentions but one of undergoing the lengthy, confusing and heart-wrenching process of making decisions and then literally transferring ownership of assets, methods and values from one generation to a next. This is a process in which Hereford breeders are involved with varying stages and styles all of the time. Some are like Bob and Jami Goble, who actually bought out their former employer, whom they weren’t related to at all, and are making a go of their very own Hereford operation for the first time. Others are like Kevin Schultz, who is the sixth generation in his family to make a living on the land and is in the process of incorporating his son into the operation. And then there are Rausch siblings Trudy and Dana, who are the fourth generation of their family in the Hereford business and, even though they aren’t actively involved on-farm, still contribute from town jobs. If there’s one common thread among all of these successful successions though, it’s that the families made communication a priority and weren’t afraid

Bob and Jami Goble bought out their former employer, but want to provide opportunities for their children should they want to remain in the business.

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od said, ‘I need… somebody who would bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who would laugh, and then sigh, and then reply, with smiling eyes, when his son says that he wants to spend his life doing what dad does,’ so God made a farmer.”

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to ask for help. In fact, all three families sought advice, not just from professionals but also from other cattlemen and farmers. That’s why they want to share their stories, because those stories might help somebody else make the right choices for continuing an operation.

Non-family Ridgeview Farm is an excellent example of a succession between two parties that aren’t related. From 1999 to 2007, Bob and Jami Goble managed Ridgeview Farm, Alto, Mich., for owner Burt Lake. In fact, Bob and Jami spent most of their careers working as managers for other people. Success they had plenty of, but when the opportunity seemed close to buy out their boss, they were excited.

“Talking about it is critical. Everybody needs to have a conversation on the ‘what ifs’ because if that doesn’t get talked about, when it comes up no one knows how to handle it.” — Jami Goble

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“We knew this was where we were wanting to stay,” Jami says. So in 2007 she and Bob purchased the land and showbarn on one side of the road within the farm. It was not done without great discussion and planning though, Jami says.

“There was some paperwork so that Burt could still use the facility because that’s where the sale barn was,” Jami explains. “Also we took that opportunity to talk about the cow herd in general. Bobby and I owned some cows at that time that ran with Burt’s and that needed to be considered.” Two years later, Burt, who was in his mid-80s, remarried and decided it was time for him to retire from the farm. “We had the opportunity to go to a different farm to manage it, but Burt gave us the chance to buy his cow herd,” Jami says. They knew this was their chance to go into business for themselves, and despite the stress of being in debt and the incumbent responsibility, they jumped on the opportunity. But they were careful to get everything in writing. “We bought the cows, but rented the main farm. He held the note for us for three years until we could pay off the cow herd,” Jami says. “Each year after the production sale, we made a payment until we were paid off. At that time, we also got first right of refusal to buy the main farm in the event of his death. We set the price then. We were very clear and Burt too, on the dollar amount it was going to cost to purchase the farm.” Burt was ready to sell earlier than anticipated, and in 2010 the Gobles obtained a mortgage to purchase the main farm and all of the equipment. The Gobles’ situation is unique because there were no familial ties between the two parties. Jami says their arrangement was successful because everyone kept open lines of communication.

Tyler Schultz, left, recently returned to work on the family operation alongside his father.

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My advice is to get information and consult with others, but remember each operation and family is unique. And each person in the family has a special talent. You have to make your plan unique to match.” — Kevin Schultz

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grew my operation where I could be a participant at different levels.” Now that Tyler has returned to the operation, Kevin and Tyler have arranged a similar agreement. “The seedstock operation is going to be set up as an LLC and be its own business, but the farming side of our operation will be handled as it was between me and my father,” Kevin explains. “Tyler will have his ground that he rents, and he will use my machinery and work on my land as well until he gets his feet under him. Then he will be able to buy his own machinery, his own land, and move forward.” The Hereford operation is handled differently in the succession plan because of the possibility of shared ownership between Tyler and his two sisters, who are currently not working on the farm, and for tax implications. Kevin stresses that he and the entire family have open lines of communication. “Everything’s been discussed,” Kevin says. “And we’ve written some things down. As we move forward, some of what we wrote down will change;

In contrast to the Gobles, the Schultz family of Sandhill Farms in Kansas has been in the continued on page 62... farming and cattle businesses on family-owned land for going on seven generations. Kevin Schultz is the sixth generation, and his son, Tyler, has recently returned to the family business as well. When Kevin returned to the conventional cattle and farm operation, he brought something new to the table. “We had pretty much been just a commercial cattle operation, but when I came home it was my direction to start the registered program,” Kevin says. “The land is still the same, I just tweaked it or started a new enterprise.” Although Kevin added the registered Hereford herd to the Schultz family business, he continued to farm as well. His father really gave him a leg up in that respect. “We shared equipment to help me get started,” Kevin says. “I worked on Dad’s land in return for the use of his equipment to farm some land I rented. I was able to take The Rausch family is large and dynamic, including those who live on-farm and off-farm. on more and do more over time, and when I The plan includes provisions for the next generation to return whether or not they were was financially able I bought machinery and raised there. Hereford.org

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“Talking about it is critical,” she says. “Everybody needs to have a conversation on the ‘what ifs’ because if that doesn’t get talked about, when it comes up no one knows how to handle it.” The Gobles and Lakes wrote up an informal agreement between the two parties and then took it to an attorney to have it made legal. “Everything was in writing. We wanted to make sure everything was legal with an attorney because we didn’t want to see the agreement not followed through,” Jami says. “My best advice is to be completely open. Ask as many questions to other people as you possibly can. And it doesn’t have to be just businesses in the ag industry. There are businesses that transition all the time. Some of us can get very set in our minds, but there are other ways to look at things. Don’t be afraid to ask questions; that’s how people learn. There is a wealth of knowledge out there if you are willing to ask for it.”

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“We’ve left the door open (through planning) for my son’s generation being the fifth to come back in. But we always encourage each generation to get some world experience first and try to bring that experience back. Fresh eyes, fresh ears, fresh ideas are an asset.” — Dana Rausch

For instance, his daughters have an interest in being a part of the family operation, but at this point, their future involvement has yet to be determined. And that’s OK. “I want to have it planned so they have the opportunity to do what they want to do,” Kevin says. “If they want to come back and change the focus of what we do, I want to have a structure set up where they have that freedom. They don’t have to do what I did, or what my dad or grandpa or even his parents did. But it’s important to me to have things set up where they have the opportunity to succeed.”

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The Rausch family of South Dakota has been in the Hereford business for many generations and, by making succession planning a priority, plan to keep it that way. William and Alice Rausch helped their children get started in the Hereford business through 4-H projects in the 1940s. Ever since, the Rausch family has made getting the next generation involved a priority. And they’ve taken a unique spin on the process by keeping off-farm heirs as a valuable part of the business and process. Dana Rausch is William and Alice Rausch’s grandchild, and he is one of Vern Rausch’s five children. “I remember back in the late ’70s, all the way through the early ’90s, farm families were encouraging my generation not to come back to the farm,” Dana says. “We were all taught the right work ethic and encouraged to go to town and put that work ethic to use so that we could raise a family because of the farm crisis.” Dana did just that, earning his bachelor’s degree, then his law degree and then getting a good job working for Koch Industries even though it was a long drive from the family’s Hereford operation in South Dakota. But when the opportunity came to move to Sioux Falls, S.D., in 2008, Dana did. Now, as a financial advisor for Principal Financial Group, Dana uses his expertise to help farm and ranch families with succession plans. Dana’s sister Trudy took a similar path and works as an estate-planning lawyer in Mitchell, S.D. Both use their personal experiences to help professionally counsel families At Rausch Herefords, the youngest generation gets a taste responsibility by working the calves. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAUSCH HEREFORDS

it will be fluid. So even though we want to have it written down for clarity, it’s all written in pencil.” Kevin also points out that each operation is unique, and they’ve consulted with many others about what’s been done before. “We’ve taken in a lot of opinions from other operators, estate planners and lawyers,” Kevin says. “Some ideas have worked, others don’t apply to our operation. My advice is to get information and consult with others, but remember each operation and family is unique. And each person in the family has a special talent. You have to make your plan unique to match.”

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through succession issues. And at the same time, “We are trying to keep the plan flexible so that they are part of a succession plan at Rausch the door is open and the invitation is outstanding,” Herefords, where their siblings, cousins and other Dana says. “Because there is a quality of life on the relatives work day in and day out. farm, there are things that you are going to learn “I am one of the ‘inactive’ kids in the home out there that you are not going to learn living in operation,” Dana points out. “I don’t make any of the the suburbs or living in town.” breeding decisions for the cow herd at home. That’s Dana and Trudy are full of advice for families at all left up to my dad, uncles, brothers and cousins any stage of the succession process because they deal that are there and active in the business. It’s my job with it so often on a personal and professional level. to keep them aware of changes in the industry from “The most common impediments to successful a planning perspective. Our contribution is at an business transitions, from my perspective, is either advisory level, as well as all of paralysis from fear of making us kids are involved ever since a a wrong decision, or failing young age, we were all investing to think like a business. For “The most common back into the herd itself. So example, a person who has every one of us kids still own been in and out of bankruptcy impediments to successful cattle back there and that keeps may be a well-paid valuable business transitions, from my employee, but may not be us coming back for a lot of reasons, not just holidays.” perspective, is either paralysis the best person selected to Trudy adds, “I am manage,” Trudy says. from fear of making a wrong blessed. Some families would She also points out that not have allowed a child farming and ranching decision, or failing to think who moves away to have any enterprises may need to participation in the family be a more complex type of like a business.” business when they are so arrangement than just a mom— Trudy Rausch committed to their own and-pop joint tenancy. Setting business. On a deep personal up a limited liability company, level, I am grateful that my farming and ranching family limited partnership or even a trust might be family members have allowed me to continue to the best way to tailor a plan to fit the family business. be a tangential part of their operations. Although Dana encourages families to seek professional circumstances would never work out for my children help throughout the process. to have the benefit of being part of the day-to-day “A lot of people start out and go to the highest operations, they are very aware of the hard work paid attorney or highest paid CPA firm. I don’t and sacrifice that is necessary for their on-farm care how smart one or two individuals are, they grandparents, aunt, uncles and cousins. By allowing are going to miss something. If I am the client, I my children to invest in a few head of livestock want a team of people and that teamwork approach and participate in the annual production sale, for is going to enable me to shift as life changes and example, my children experience a small part of the stay in the best graces with my family generation work and have an appreciation and understanding of by generation. I think that team concept requires the livestock industry.” somebody on the team to be the coordinator. And because of the family’s all-encompassing There are really good bankers, really good and dynamic ranch succession plan, off-farm family lawyers, really good academia, so families have members can still return to the operation if the tons of information. Oftentimes what they need is desire is there. somebody to help them walk the path,” he says. Dana says, “My son has been drawn to the It’s important to remember, too, that while these farm from a young age. We’ve left the door open families seem as if they have it all figured out, there (through planning) for my son’s generation being are always conflicts. Those should be expected and the fifth to come back in. But we always encourage planned for. each generation to get some world experience first “Any time you have more than one child you are and try to bring that experience back. Fresh eyes, going to have some sort of a conflict,” Dana says. fresh ears, fresh ideas are an asset.” “The key is to have a system in order to discuss the So even though Dana doesn’t live or work conflict and a way to resolve it.” HW on-farm any more, his children can if they choose and make that commitment.

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Setting a Direction The Debter family plans ahead to ensure a bright future for their Hereford farm. by Danielle Beard Hayden

ith the purchase of two registered Hereford heifers, Glynn Debter, Horton, Ala., began his career in the cattle industry. What started as a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-H project in 1948 has grown into a 67-year, well-established, multigenerational Hereford farm.

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In the beginning years, Glynn and his father, Ross, had a successful egg operation, raising more than 1.5 million laying hens along with their cattle. However, in 1980, when the competition moved from family-owned egg producers to corporatecontracted egg suppliers, he realized it was time to phase out that part of the farm.

Growing the herd “We got our cattle numbers up in the early ’70s, so it ended up being an easy transition out of the egg business,” Glynn says. Over the years, Debter Hereford Farm (DHF) worked to improve its herd genetics, establishing a relationship with Cooper Hereford Ranch in Willow Creek, Mont., and Holden Herefords in Valier, Mont. The relationship between DHF and these ranches is so important that Glynn has only missed one Holden Hereford bull sale since 1971. According to Glynn’s son, Perry, purchasing genetics from these ranches has allowed DHF to hone in on the qualities that are most important for its own breeding program — soundness, fertility, slick hair and good disposition. In 1972 DHF held its first production bull sale, offering 40 two-year-old bulls, 20 registered females and 40 commercial bred heifers. The sale has continued to grow ever since. This October approximately 120 two-year-old Hereford bulls and 250 commercial females will be offered at the 2015 sale. “What’s neat is the commercial heifers come from our customers,” Perry says. “Mose Tucker is one bull customer that had commercial heifers in our first sale 43 years ago and is still consigning high quality black baldie heifers at the Debter bull sale to this day.” DHF sells to 16 different states. The growth in demand for its cattle keeps phone calls pouring in year round requesting bulls. “We are a family operation only. We don’t have any outside hired help,” Glynn explains. “The bulls are developed in groups of 20-30 and raised on pasture and hand-fed soy hull pellets and commodity byproducts once a day. Because of this we don’t have the time to have multiple sales per year.” Although the family stays true to old-fashioned values when it comes to their customer service, having more work to accomplish than what their small family staff can handle has accidentally incorporated modern practices into their sales. “We have a lot of YouTube videos,” Perry says. “We sell about 250 commercial heifers for our customers. Part of us selling our customers heifers is we make a video for them, since we don’t have Hereford.org

the ranks to bring them all in for the sale we make videos of them and sell a lot of cattle that way.”

Working together While the original 40 acres of the Debter homeplace has the seventh generation of the family residing on it, on this family operation, three generations currently work together on a daily basis. Glynn, 81; Perry, 57; and John Ross Debter, 29, manage the cattle while Glynn’s wife, Bobbie Debter, and Carrie Debter Robinson juggle the many roles in the office. Adding to the family work force, Carrie’s husband, Steve Robinson, joined the ranch in January of this year. “My mom kept the books for the farm for years and at age 81 she still keeps the financial records up-to-date,” Perry says. “Even at times when she was keeping books for five different businesses, she always put her family first. These days she has a lot to do with raising her six grandchildren.” The family live as each other’s neighbors; six homes are located on Debter Herford Farm with a total of 14 family members occupying the place. Working and living side-by-side with immediate family might be difficult for some families, but for the Debter family, life together is a well-oiled machine. “We could all go out and build a fence three different ways, but the end result would be exactly continued on page 70...

Scott Haynes, Glynn Debter and Mose Tucker look over information at the Debter Hereford Farm Bull Sale.

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the same,” John Ross chuckles. “The and have discussions about who stays only way we make this work is that we and who leaves. John Ross’s kids are all have the same thoughts about what active in sports and we’re all active in the farm or cattle need. Anything we our community differently. Sometimes do we have discussions and because we have to juggle schedules, but we we all think the same in terms of our make it all work.” foundation — the cattle — we can Beyond naturally feeling the work to agree on everything else.” same toward most topics, the Debter The youngest Debter working on men largely credit capitalizing on the farm, John Ross, said it’s a privilege one another’s personal strengths as Glynn Debter spends time to work the same land as his family. a benefit to their business and to with great grandson, Kanin “I’m very fortunate, I’ve been here maintaining an excellent working Ross Debter. my whole life and it doesn’t feel like family relationship. I get up and go to work. It’s not a hassle, it’s my “The good thing is we have different talents,” whole world,” he says. Perry says. “Where one person is strong the others While the fourth generation currently at DHF may not be and you just put those pieces all may not be officially employed Glynn explains together and it works.” three-year-old Kanin has already been bitten by According to Glynn, one of Perry’s strengths is the cattle-lovin’ bug. working with people. “Not too long ago John Ross went to Georgia “He spends a lot of time on the phone,” he adds. to haul cattle,” Glynn says. “He left early in the “Our customers depend on him.” morning, so when Kanin woke up he asked his Perry explained John Ross’ help around sale mom, ‘Where is my dad?’ She told him he was time is invaluable. heading to Georgia and he said, ‘Get him on the “We provide free delivery for our bulls and John phone, I need to talk to him.’ She called John Ross Ross does most of the delivery,” Perry says. “He and Kanin said, ‘Make sure you close the gate on spends about 35-40 days after the sale delivering the trailer.’” bulls, which is a big help, that way I can take care of Glynn, Perry and John Ross laughed in chores on the farm.” agreement regarding Kanin and his old soul. Delivering the bulls to their new homes is an important part of the customer service DHF tries to Stronger together provide its customers. One downfall to an operation entirely operated by “When you can visit their farms you can see what family is occasions when the family needs to leave type of cattle they’re producing,” John Ross says. the farm. “That way when or if they return to our sale, we “No matter what, there are always two of us on have a better idea what kind of bull they need and the farm to take care of chores or anything else it helps us figure out where we need to change our that could arise,” Perry explains. “We take turns program to fit our customers’ needs.” The family all agree that conflict is not that hard for them to avoid. “We all get along and we don’t have to work at it. It’s so natural for us because we respect each other,” John Ross adds. Jokingly, Perry mentioned that while they do get along there are those little things individuals do that don’t jive well with one another. “One thing John Ross and I do differently is I can never manage to get my saddle and tack put up to his expectations. Either the bridle is not left in the correct place or I’ve used the wrong saddle blanket,” he laughs. “But that is about as much conflict as we have.” Their willingness to work well together isn’t the only benefit they’ve found in one another for business. “We all three have different connections,” Perry Perry Debter manages Debter Hereford Farm, along with his explains. “People my dad knows, sometimes I don’t father and son.

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know and people I know, my dad doesn’t and the same with John Ross. So when we go to visit we go three different directions. We’re fortunate enough to have all three of us here, in three different stages of life and I think that gives us a business advantage in bringing a turnover of customers.” Keeping to the subject of capitalizing on one another’s strengths and connections, Glynn tells a story on John Ross. “It was funny, about four years ago, a guy called John Ross to help gather his cattle up, and wasn’t aware of who or where John Ross came from,” Glynn says. “The guy asked him, ‘what kind of bulls would you recommend?’ John Ross told him, ‘I would get good Hereford bulls.’ The man asked where he could find those and John Ross told him, ‘Debter Herefords, they have good, stout bulls.’ So about two months later I was talking to this same man at our sale and he pointed at John Ross and said that is the guy who told me to come here. I laughed and said of course he did, that’s my grandson, he’s quite the salesman.” “He never asked my name and I never told him,” John Ross laughs.

John Ross Debter says it’s a privilege to work the same land as his family.

serves as the president of the Alabama Hereford Association. Following in his father’s footsteps, he has also been inducted into the Alabama Cattlemen Hall of Fame. “There has only been one other father and son to both be admitted into the Alabama Hall of Fame,” Perry says. Helping the next generation As an operating generational farm it may come Besides its annual bull sale, DHF hosts various as no surprise Glynn, Perry and John Ross are events to give back to the cattle industry. already thinking about the generations that will “Since this operation started with a 4-H project, follow them. we decided to encourage and work with the youth, “It’s one of my personal goals especially the Hereford youth. We that my great-grandson can grow have also hosted college judging “Setting a direction is up and become a part of this — teams and cattlemen’s associations providing he wants too,” Glynn field days and tours,” he adds. really about the next acknowledges. DHF has held the district 4-H In order to set up a future for livestock judging contest for more generation, working the next generation, Perry explains than thirty years and opens its the farm strives to set directions facilities up each month for the Cross for yourself you see instead of goals. Roads 4-H Cloverbuds meetings. a lot of things to do “There’s a fine line between the The farm’s proactive community different immediately, two,” he says. “But when you set a involvement accompanied with the direction you never completely get Debters’ reputation for superior but working for the where you want, if you set a goal you cattle has not been overlooked. DHF younger ones makes may achieve it and then have to set was awarded the BIF Pioneer Award goal. By setting a direction in 1995 and Seedstock Producer of you look at things from another we are continuously working on a the Year in 1995 by the Alabama certain path. Setting a direction is Purebred Council. a large timeframe.” really about the next generation, Glynn has been inducted into Perry Debter working for yourself you see a lot of the Alabama Cattlemen Hall of things to do different immediately, Fame and the American Hereford but working for the younger ones makes you look Association (AHA) Hall of Fame and served as the at things from a large timeframe — none of this 1988 president of the AHA and as chairman of the is temporary, it’s for someone else. We take care of AHA from 1995-1998. the land and we take care of the cattle and we sure Perry served as the president of the Alabama don’t misuse either one.” HW Cattlemen’s Association in 2005 and currently Hereford.org

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KJ 968R POLLED SOLUTION 668ZET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 4.7 1.4 74 108 28 65 0.1 105 1.42 1.41 1.0 0.069 0.77 0.18 20 17 14 36 .34 .60 .50 .44 .23 .29 .37 P P .23 .30 .31 .27 P43312274 — Calved: March 2, 2012 — Tattoo: BE 668Z

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• 18.9 in. ribeye at 12 months of age • 4 lb. weight per day of age • High percentage of cows settling to his AI service • 2013 NWSS Polled Spring Bull Calf Champion • He is very popular among all the barnyard animals! • Owned with Jensen Bros., Kan. And Schutte & Sons, Neb. Semen: $75/Straw; $100/Certificate Volume discount: 50 straws, 20% off semen only Contact Galen Krieg 217-743-5382 or Sheila Jensen 785-262-1116

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… Taking it to the NEXT LEVEL

BW 4.1 WW 66 YW 110 MM 27 M&G 60

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GOLDEN-OAK 4J MAXIUM 28M {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NCX MISS JR NELLIE 528N RU DUSTER 60D {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GOLDEN-OAK P183 GLORIA 25G

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JSF 12N Lady Val 9T • This beautiful uddered, sleek necked donor is the dam of many high sellers at Hoffman • Embryo and flush opportunities available. Herefords. Eggs for sale by 9T.

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Bucking the Trend First-generation Hereford breeder Cameron Mulrony and his wife, LeAnne, are using their experience on the rodeo circuit to make a go of the Hereford business.

Cameron Mulrony has more than a decade of experience of staying atop some of the rankest bulls around. But when it came time to begin his own cattle herd, the docility of the Hereford breed drew him in.

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by Christy Couch Lee

ot that long ago, Cameron Mulrony, The Dalles, Ore., could be found climbing into the chutes at Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) events from coast to coast.

His goal? To hit the eight-second buzzer atop some of the toughest bulls around. But when he and LeAnne decided to begin their own cattle herd, he knew a calm disposition was essential. This, in addition to marketability and feed efficiency, is what led them to the Hereford breed nearly a decade ago. Mulrony says this decision to raise Herefords has led to great returns. And it’s helped them to follow their dreams in the horse industry, too.

Always a cowboy Mulrony was raised in Washington, where his dad was a diesel mechanic and rode bucking horses and bulls on the side, and his mom worked as a dental hygienist. “We lived in the country, surrounded by fields — and my brother and sister and I always knew we wanted to be rodeo cowboys,” he says. A neighbor, Dick Tetrick, ran Hereford cattle on the stubble near the Mulrony home, and the Mulrony children began helping with feeding and chores. “Dick always said, ‘There’s nothing prettier than red and white Hereford cattle on green grass,’” Mulrony recalls. Dick’s father, Glen, raised horses, as well. And through their experiences with these neighbors Mulrony and his siblings got their start with horses and cattle. Mulrony began his career in bull riding and bareback riding in his youth and qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo. He attended the University of Idaho, where he was a four-time national finalist in bull riding and graduated in 2003 with a major in agricultural education and a minor in range management. Upon graduation, Mulrony rode bulls through the PRCA and PBR for 10 years, even after he began teaching agriculture at Dufur High School in 2005. He and LeAnne were married in 2004. And they now have two children: son, Mannie, 6, and daughter, Collins, 4. Mulrony says he always knew he wanted to raise cattle of his own someday. And he and LeAnne took that leap only after careful consideration and planning.

Taking the leap As Mulrony worked his way through college, he would help ranchers gather cattle and complete day-to-day chores.

Cameron and LeAnne Mulrony are first-generation Hereford breeders in The Dalles, Ore. They chose Hereford cattle for their marketability, and for the docility of working cattle with their young children: son, Mannie, and daughter, Collins.

“When I was trying to make a living rodeoing, I got to see a lot of different operations,” he says. “I worked cows in Texas, where there were eight cows per section. And I worked cows in Hawaii, where there are four cows per acre.” Once he and LeAnne were established in Oregon, they asked her dad about running a few cows on some of his unused hillside pasture. When he agreed, it was time to determine the type of cattle to run. “My Uncle Gilbert Hintz always said, ‘You have to find a market and produce for it,’” Mulrony says. “If you have a product and try to market it, you’ll have a much tougher road. And Dick had always said you don’t have to market a black baldie calf because it will market itself. That’s how we decided on Herefords.” The Hereford disposition was another major factor in choosing the breed. “Back when I helped other ranchers, there were some cattle that were like gathering elk — they ran from one end of the pasture to the other,” Mulrony says. “Some Angus bulls I’d worked with — well, I always had to watch my back. They were almost worse than some of the bucking bulls I had been continued on page 78...

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around. At least with the bucking bulls, you could usually pet them in the pens behind the chutes at the rodeo.” Feed efficiency was also huge. “I knew if I could put less money into feed, that could help us be more profitable,” Mulrony says. “My grandpa Helmut Hintz always said you make money when you buy and not when you sell.” Mulrony and LeAnne sought out the best quality cows that would fit within their budget, and in 2006 they purchased 10 Hereford cow-calf pairs from BB Cattle Co. in Connell, Wash. “When you don’t have a large number of cattle, you need to raise cattle that will bring a premium,” he says. “We saved every heifer and sold the bulls back to one of our neighbors. And gradually, we’ve built our herd to what it is today — about 30 head.” Mulrony says he selects for soundness, structure and consistency.

“We want to produce high-producing and functional cattle for our area,” he says. “Environments and conditions are different in different parts of the country. I want to produce cows that will work for the cattlemen in our area. We continue to run them like commercial cattle, going from stubble to grass to mountains and back to grass. Our goal is to raise them honestly, and be honest about what they are.” Feet and legs are critical in the conditions his cattle endure, Mulrony adds. “If their hocks are too straight, they won’t last in our area,” he says. “The same cow could last 10 years in Nebraska or Oklahoma — no problem. But when they get onto the hillsides, if they’re too straight in the hocks, they’ll break.” The Mulronys planned to give the cattle project five years to be profitable. “Our personal philosophy is that you have to work at something for five years before you cut your losses or continue with a program,” he explains. “And after five years, we knew we had made a great decision with Hereford cattle.” Not only have the cattle been a successful venture, in their own right, but they’ve also helped the Mulronys expand their horse business, too.

Best cattle for Best Advice

The Mulronys hope to pass down their Hereford cattle business to their children in the future.

The Mulronys began their Hereford cattle operation with 10 cow-calf pairs in 2006. Through the years, they have built their herd to more than 30 head.

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LeAnne — a lifetime barrel racer — has always dreamed of breeding their own horses. And for the Mulronys, horses aren’t just a hobby. They’re essential for day-to-day work, too. “We’ve always used horses to work cattle,” he says. “Around here, your horse isn’t any good if you can’t outrun a cow.” As their cattle business grew, the Mulronys decided to follow that passion and venture into horse breeding. “We had our cows paid off, and my wife wanted to breed our horses. And she always wants the best,” he says with a smile. “To breed to a stud, it’s a

The profitability of their Hereford cattle herd helped the Mulronys attain financing to purchase their Quarter Horse stud, Best Advice.

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$4,000 to $5,000 stud fee, plus mare care. You have $7,500 in it, and the colt hasn’t even hit the ground. We decided if we were going to breed our horses, we needed to own the stud.” After about a year of searching the country for the right stud, they located him — Best Advice, then owned by Chad Hart in Louisiana. “The problem was, you can’t really finance a horse,” Mulrony explains. “When you go to a lender, they see a horse as a hobby, and the market is hard to determine. If you base the value of a horse on the U.S. Department of Agriculture market report, they’re all worth about $300.” So the Mulronys refinanced a loan, using their Hereford cattle as collateral to purchase Best Advice. “Those cows had paid for themselves, and now they’ve paid for our stud,” he says. The first colt crop by Best Advice will sell this fall, and the Mulronys are excited about their future with him. “He’s proving to be a wise investment and will help lead us to our goal of making a living raising cattle and horses,” he says. And they hope to continue that trend of success, in both the Hereford and horse industries, for generations to come.

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Son, Mannie, enjoys working cattle with his parents on their ranch in Oregon.

won’t force them to like it. But I won’t lie. I might be a little disappointed if they don’t.”

Their daughter, Collins, loves being horseback with Advice to others Mom and Dad. Their son, Mannie, is showing a Mulrony says, regardless of the situation, new passion for both the cattle and the horses. ventures — such as theirs in the Hereford “Mannie wants to gather the cattle on horseback business — take time. by himself, and if there’s a time when it just doesn’t “Make a plan and stick with it,” he says. “So work for him to help, well, he gets a little upset,” often, I see people try something new, and (if it) Mulrony says with a smile. doesn’t work out in the first shot, Joe Bennett, BB Cattle Co., says they just quit and give up. We’ve Mulrony’s approach to the Hereford had some setbacks. But we’re now industry is likely an indication of his “As first-generation at the point that the cows pay for continued success. Hereford breeders, themselves — and now we’re working “He started with some pretty toward the point where they may pay nice cows and, using some artificial our goal is to make all of our bills, someday.” insemination (AI) bulls, built from something for the He also advises those new to the there,” Bennett says. “He has a lot business to seek the advice of others of passion for the Hereford breed next generation to with experience. and a determination to succeed. I “Look at other respected would suspect as his kids grow and start with, if they programs, and make your own,” begin showing in junior shows, that choose to continue Mulrony says. “Don’t try to copy, but determination will continue to grow.” use their input and ideas to mold And if all goes as planned, in the program.” your own program. Go to the top Mulrony says, he and LeAnne hope — Cameron Mulrony and see what’s working. Then you’ll to leave the Hereford operation in know where to go.” the hands of their children someday. When it comes to cattle upon which to build “They each have one cow — full sisters — and a herd and a legacy for generations to come, they’ll be able to raise and sell their calves to get the Mulronys knew only one breed would do — their start in the cattle business,” Mulrony says. “As Hereford. And, based on the success they’ve seen first-generation Hereford breeders, our goal is to thus far, it’s safe to say they’re in for much longer make something for the next generation to start than an eight-second ride. HW with, if they choose to continue in the program. We Hereford.org

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CE -2.0; BW 3.0; WW 74; YW 120; MM 25; UDDR 1.39; TEAT 1.40; SC 1.1; REA 0.73; MARB 0.24

• Stud’s first calves are complete, balanced, muscular and very eye appealing. Both daughters and sons will be features in our sale this year. Homozygous polled.

Churchill Red Bull 200Z

CE 6.7; BW 0.5; WW 66; YW 111; MM 32; UDDR 1.28; TEAT 1.37; SC 1.0; REA 0.81; MARB 0.23

• This extremely popular sire looks fantastic in the breeding pasture this year! He has very unique curve bending data. His son, Churchill Kick Start 501C ET, is worth a trip to Manhattan to see!

Two Big Sales at Churchill This Year!

World Class Female Sale

World Class Bull Sale

Friday, Sept. 18, 2015

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016

150 Churchill Ladies Sell

125 Hereford Bulls Sell!

Full Throttle and Stud heifer calves!

Powerful bulls with unique genetics and breed leading numbers! More herd bulls than ever! 50 ET bulls sell from our best donors!

Elite donors, flushes and embryos 60 of our best bred heifers - Incredible genetic opportunity! 50 Commercial Hereford heifers bred to Sensation

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CE 0.4; BW 1.9; WW 49; YW 87; MM 19; UDDR 1.13; TEAT 1.08; SC 0.9; REA 0.45; MARB 0.13

• Thirty incredible calves are on the ground at Churchill this spring with power, bone, wide backs and eye appeal. Daughters will highlight our female sale.

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Churchill Lady 002X ET

CE -1.3; BW 4.0; WW 69; YW 117; MM 27; UDDR 1.26; TEAT 1.33; SC 0.8; REA 1.01; MARB 0.10

• Dam of Red Bull, Stud, Manhattan and Sure Bet. Her calves by Full Throttle, 88X, Plato and Domino 0130 are genetic opportunities for the most discriminating breeder!

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Churchill Sensation 028X

CE 13.1; BW -2.8; WW 52; YW 71; MM 40; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.41; SC 1.5; REA 0.31; MARB 0.28

• Sensation daughters are simply incredible! The Churchill herd is full of his genetics. His service on the bred heifers will be a feature September 18th!

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HH Advance 3022A ET

CE 4.0; BW 0.7; WW 54; YW 86; MM 37; UDDR 1.12; TEAT 1.18; SC 1.1; REA 0.23; MARB -0.02

• His first calf crop is exceptional; easy calving, long bodied, thick topped and very attractive! His individual data is as good as we have found and he is breeding it into his calves. A big group of his sons will sell January 26th!

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LJS Mark Domino 1321

CE 1.9; BW 2.4; WW 56; YW 98; MM 32; UDDR 1.44; TEAT 1.45; SC 1.4; REA 0.49; MARB 0.54

• Mark Domino has unique genetics, strong numbers and a very bright future! His first calves come this fall and he is the natural service sire on many of the bred heifers selling.

he Churchill program features breed leading genetics that have very strong EPDs, are balanced for all traits and have the eye appeal to match these numbers. We have invested heavily in technology and also in outside genetics that compliment the current Churchill breeding program. This offers you a product that you can be excited about and will move your program forward. We offer a large volume of both bulls and heifers to meet the needs of anyone. Our cattle are all raised in real world conditions. Take a good look at the Churchill program this year to see how our genetics could benefit you.

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NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET

CE 4.6; BW 1.0; WW 58; YW 81; MM 33; UDDR 1.48; TEAT 1.48; SC 0.9; REA 0.19; MARB 0.22

• We have 20 calves by this balanced trait sire and out of our best donors. His calves out of 002X and a bull calf out of Ladysport 2205 that we named Churchill Toro 507C will have a major impact.

PROVEN SIRES: YOUNG SIRES: Churchill A1 ET Churchill Bravo 3275A ET H H Perfect Timing 0150 ET Churchill Manhattan 428B ET ALH 034 Plato Dom 0424 C ETF Wildcat 4248 ET CL 1 Domino 144Y 1ET Churchill Sure Bet 4185B ET SR Diablo 613A KCF Bennett Encore Z311 ET Dale and Nancy Venhuizen 1862 Yadon Rd. Manhattan, MT 59741 406-580-6421 Office 406-284-6421 dale@churchillcattle.com www.churchillcattle.com

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A Distinct Lineup

Our AI program has incorporated the very top horned Hereford bulls. C Extra Deep 3079 — Our choice for a clean up bull at Colyer’s 2014 Sale. Top 5% REA. Churchill A1 ET — Top 10% in CE, BW, WW, YW, MM and MARB Churchill Bullseye 328A — Part of the 2014 NWSS second place Pen of Three for Churchill Cattle Co. Churchill Sensation 028X — The breed’s leading high accuracy calving ease bull. CJH Harland 408 (408) — Elite purebred and baldie making sire F 400 Domino 813 — Adds serious pounds and ribeye

F Rest Easy 847 — Easy calving, easy fleshing, easy to look at H5 9131 Domino 2185 — Sired the top selling bull at the 2015 Washington Cattlemen’s Bull Sale H W4 Lights Out 2015 ET — Picture perfect phenotype, pedigree second to none LJS Mark Domino 3121 — Fresh horned genetics, great numbers and eye appeal SR Diablo 613A — Power bull, great ribeye, Stuber’s top selling bull in 2014 UPS Domino 5216 — Eleven-trait leader

Dams of

Bird 620 Pippi Lass 002 (Bird 1065 Lad 620 x Bird 552 Patriot Lad 216) Bird 107R Kate Lass 013 (LCI 157K Ribstone 107R x CJH L1 Domino 552) Distinction Bird 157K Iowa Lass 019 (K 64H Ribstone Lad 157K x CJH L1 Domino 552) Bird 3007 Home Lass 236 “Konia” (OXH Advance 3007 x HH Home Builder) Bird 6052F Darlin Lass 247 (HH Advance 6052F x GB L1 Domino 804)

Bird 3007 Lass 334 “Sparky” (OXH Advance 3007 x CL 1 Domino 373) Bird Gold + Lass 536 “Maddee” (KP Gold Plus 302 x GB L1 Domino 804) Bird Schwartzkopf Lass 634 “Belle” (Bird 552 Patriot Lad 216 x HH Advance 6052F) Bird 9126 Lass 704 “Marla” (CL 1 Domino 9126J 1ET x GB L1 Domino 804) Bird 650 Delicious Lass 855 (Bird 1065 Lad 650 x /S Mister Mom 7745) Bird 650 Patches Lass 866 (Bird 1065 Lad 650 x C L1 Mile High 2ET) Bird 446 Sprite Lass 902 (KP REAL DEAL 446 x CJH L1 DOMINO 552)

Bulls and heifers for sale this fall at the ranch sired by: Sensation, A1, 2185, 813, Lights Out, Bird 157K Issiah 114

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David and Lynda Bird 45863 Crow Rd., Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-5436 • Cell 541-403-2828 bird@pinetel.com Located two miles east of Halfway on Crow Road

Visitors are always welcome. Will have cattle for sale at: Reno, NW Hereford Breeders Bull Sale, WCA Bull Sale

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Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015 • Laurel, Montana Guests: Ehlke Herefords • McMurry Cattle Co. Sale Managers: Catalogs on request Contact Jim Reed • 660-527-3507

Mohican West

3100 Sportsman Park Rd. Laurel, MT 59044 Conard and Nancy Stitzlein, Owners 330-378-3421 Terry Powlesland 406-670-8529 Fax 406-633-2600 mohicanw@yahoo.com 84

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Dale Stith, Auctioneer 918-760-1550

Mohican Polled Hereford Farms Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 4551 State Rt. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628 330-378-3421 stitz@mohicanfarms.com Matt Stitzlein • 330-231-0708 Cell

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Succession Success Careful discussion and planning are key to ensuring the family business continues with the next generation.

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can stick my foot in my mouth better than anybody. You never know when a conversation that’s completely innocent is going to turn sour,” says Dick Wittman, as he speaks about succession planning for farmers and ranchers.

It’s a tricky subject, no doubt, and one that is often avoided because it’s emotionally taxing and difficult to decide who is going to get what, how and when. However, not talking about it will only make matters worse, both in terms of familial relations and finances. That’s the reason why folks like Wittman, who offers private consulting services, and academia like Montana State University’s George Haynes and Kansas State University’s Gregg Hadley, who offer materials and aids through Extension, are devoted to helping families approach these issues. Haynes has seen good and bad succession planning and has been both a participant and a facilitator. “I have been interested in this family business transition issue for a long time,” he says. “I come from a family that handled its family business transition issue in civil court. We grew up in a

situation where we couldn’t have family dinners with the other half of our family. We lived with this our entire lives.”

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It’s never too early to prepare for succession, all three agree. The earlier the better. “Succession planning is an on-going process,” Hadley says. “The actual succession plan should be developed before the next generation starts working for the farm in a career position. Then the plan should be reassessed frequently as situations change.” Wittman cautions folks to be prepared. “You don’t get a do-over,” he says. “Once succession efforts implode, you don’t get to back up and start over.” Also, Wittman says his 36 years of experience working with farm business have convinced him that the decision is never made until it’s put on paper. Writing down conclusions and decisions made is especially important with succession planning because there are so many opportunities for miscommunication. Before you sit down with a pad and paper, though, Hadley highlights the difference between estate planning and succession planning. “Estate planning is how assets will be transferred to heirs. Succession planning involves estate planning but includes so much more like: establishing the business philosophy rights, management and workload, determining how the partners will work and communicate together, succession feasibility,” Hadley says. Wittman quips, “Succession planning is business life planning, estate planning is death planning.” Estate planning is an important part of the process, but without a true succession plan, heirs are likely to struggle with conflict and profitability. Haynes says, “It’s been my experience that resilient families connected to profitable businesses make really good family businesses. If one of those is missing — if the family isn’t very resilient or the business isn’t very profitable — then it doesn’t work.” Call a meeting of all involved. That means everybody, not just blood relatives of the family: current owners, managers and employees; future owners, managers and employees; all heirs (even continued on page 88...

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“The actual succession plan should be developed before the next generation starts working for the farm in a career position. Then the plan should be reassessed frequently as situations change.” — Gregg Hadley those who may not be interested in actually working on the farm); and spouses. Then, once everybody is gathered, open the lines of communication. Ask each person how and when he or she wants to be involved in the operation. Wittman says, “Start with a conversation where no one feels obligated to make a decision. For example, ask, ‘Kids, what are your goals, what are your interests?’ Make it clear you’re not talking about what we’re going to do, just finding out where everyone’s interests, concerns and goals are.” This conversation is critical because even though grandpa thought his grandson wanted to return to the farm, now he may realize that really the grandson just wants an ownership share, not day-to-day duties. Now is the time to clear up any misconceptions. This step should really determine how to move forward. If none of the children have any interest in providing actual farm labor or if no one feels comfortable with the financial risk of owning the farm, the plan needs to be designed accordingly.

Treat it as a business Then it’s time for the current owners or managers to take a step back and objectively look at those who are interested. “Who out there is really capable of coming into your family business with you and being productive?” Haynes asks. “There have to be people that have human capital and skills that can run this thing. Both sides, family and business, have to be there to make it function.” Wittman says, “There are two different dynamics — who is going to do the labor and management in the future compared to who’s doing it now and who is going to own the business? In this day and age there is too much capital involved to not think outside the box. Are there people that want to work

in the business but don’t want risk, just want a job? Are there people who want to work in the business and want to be investors? And are there people, maybe the next generation, that want to own part of the family business, but work somewhere else? Are those all reasonable scenarios? Absolutely. We need to put all these strategies on the table then ask experts to coach us in the pros and cons of each.” Once it’s been determined how the overall structure of the business will look and who will be involved, it’s time to write down how things will be run and who needs to do what. “When we talk about writing job descriptions, a lot of people say, ‘Well this is just bureaucracy.’ But this is important. What’s common is to put the oldest in charge. But being the oldest has nothing to do with any skill set,” Wittman says. He encourages families not only to write job descriptions for each person involved to avoid any conflicts with what is expected but also to write a family employment policy. He uses an example of what happens when your nephew who is a drug addict, has no skills and doesn’t have similar values shows up on your doorstep demanding a job because he’s family.

Succession planning steps 101 1) Start now. 2) Be prepared to invest plenty of time and energy into the process. 3) Get expert help. 4) Include all involved. 5) Develop planning rules. 6) Make sure the business can support itself and all involved. 7) Map out transfer of power/decision-making/ ownership.

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manager as though he was still your 6-year-old kid,” Wittman says.

Make sure it makes business sense In order for a business to continue, it must be financially viable. Lack of profitability is a death knell for any business. Setting up a family business which isn’t profitable is just asking for conflict. Wittman says, “Balance the business financially. If additional people are coming in, you must grow the business or ask people to work part-time to not deteriorate financial performance.” He encourages families to set up some gauges to monitor the financial health of the business so there are no surprises. “Use not just continued on page 90...

“There have to be people that have human capital and skills that can run this thing. Both sides, family and business, have to be there to make it function.” — George Haynes

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“What are you going to say?” Wittman asks. “Without a written down employment policy, when you say he can’t work there, you are suddenly in a very emotional discussion, because he can claim you won’t hire him just because you never liked him.” Wittman says doing an Internet search for “family employment policy” can help you draft one really quickly to protect your business from the danger zone of abusing family preference. Family business advisors can also walk families through how to do this. Meetings need to be held often, and nonfamily employees should be encouraged to be there, Wittman says. This approach helps keep the atmosphere professional. Family is often used as an excuse to act unprofessional. At each meeting, use the three “D” concept to plan and resolve conflict: discuss, decide and document. “Just because you’re family doesn’t mean you can’t be fired,” Wittman says. “Accountability is critical. Do performance evaluations just as you would if you were in a non-family business. Set the accountability mechanism in place. Give young people job descriptions and then tell them when their first evaluation will be.” Evaluations are not just for the young though. Use evaluations across the board, but keep them professional. “Don’t chew out your 50-year-old

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calving percentage and similar gauges which are production-based, but return on assets, too. When times are good, spend money on outside advisors to help you better understand accounting principles and to prepare when times are bad.” It’s critical to share financial records with successors as part of the early phases of succession planning. Wittman criticizes many farmers for not doing this early enough, resulting in the next generation assuming the business is more profitable than it is. “It’s often not that you don’t want them to know, more that you don’t know how to do it, or can’t explain it,” Wittman says. This situation is an instance when a professional can be helpful. Wittman, Haynes and Hadley encourage farmers and ranchers to seek help. Wittman offers professional consulting services for a fee, and Haynes and Hadley also provide help through their respective universities and Extension services.

Difficult, but worth it It’s not easy, Hadley says, and that’s why it helps to have rules and guidelines to govern the process. And someone from the outside can look at family dynamics objectively and help aid in communication to resolve long-standing issues. It’s absolutely critical during the process to not ignore any emotional issues. Elephants in the room and skeletons in the closet must be dealt with now, or wounds will fester over time, jeopardizing the business and cohesiveness of the family. “The cold hard facts are that 90% of family businesses fail to pass to third generation,” Wittman says. “Some use that as an excuse saying ‘It will never work because these family deals never last.’ But, is that destiny or choice? If you admit that making it work is a choice and believe your family created a legacy to pass on, ask yourself how to best design a managerial process or succession process that has a higher chance of success.” HW

Succession myths Kansas State University’s Assistant Director of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Community Development Extension Programs Gregg Hadley identifies five succession myths which are important to dispel.

“We all get along great, so we don’t

need a detailed succession plan.” Not true. Hadley suggests asking the current generation of owner/ manager, “Do you ALWAYS agree with your successor’s business philosophy, management ideas and decisions?” Ask the same of the next generation, “Do you ALWAYS agree with the current owner/manager’s business philosophy, management ideas and decisions?” If you’re being honest, everyone doesn’t agree 100% of the time, and these are areas which require discussion and planning to avoid serious conflicts.

about the transfer of work and decision making, emotional conflict, poor communication, and a lack of planning for the 5 Ds: death, disease, disability, disaster and divorce. If you want a successful succession, plan to avoid those problems, and the transfer of assets will be easy.

Most successions fail due to the

lack of a good estate plan. Remember there is a difference between estate planning (which deals only with the transfer of assets) and succession planning (which takes into account much more). The most common causes of failed succession are disagreements about business philosophy, inadequate earning capability, disagreements

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Succession planning should be done when the owner is ready to retire. False. Succession planning needs to start long before ownership and management changes must take place. It’s an on-going process, but the plan should be developed before the next generation starts working for the farm in a career position. Then it should be reassessed frequently to avoid catastrophe if one of the 5 Ds (death, disease, disability, disaster or divorce) hits.

Our farm or ranch won’t have

to change. Possibly, but that would be rare. Remember, the farm or ranch has to pay for itself, its investment,

the current owner’s labor and management, and the next generation’s labor and management. More than likely, some changes will have to be made to accommodate the next generation, and it’s critical that the financial risk is assessed prior. Financial losses, especially when a young family is depending on the income, are devastating to not only the business but the family dynamic as well.

All we need to make this work is

a good lawyer. Lawyers may be helpful and/ or necessary, but true succession expertise is likely needed. Communication is such a critical part of the process that it’s likely families will gain most help from a communication specialist, counselor, conflict management expert, mediator or, even better, an experienced succession planning facilitator. HW

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t’s three days before Larsons’ Polled Herefords’ annual production sale, hosted the third Saturday of May each year. Eight inches of rain and a small tornado have come through the Clifton, Texas, ranch in the last few days. It’s a race to get the final preparations checked off the to-do list under any circumstances, but Mother Nature is adding to the crunch. Of course no one would dare complain about rain or mud following the worst drought Central Texas has seen in decades. But despite the tight schedule, Ken and Lee Larson, second- and third-generation cattlemen, and Josh Lowe, Ken’s son-in-law, took time to pause and visit about their operation, their cattle, their family and more. Fitting it all in is nothing new for this family. After all, they run two successful family businesses — the cattle operation and a private school — more than 75 miles apart. And family business isn’t a term used loosely. Ken serves as principal of the school he founded, while his wife, Carolyn, is the school’s accountant. Lee formerly taught at the school, but these days the cattle operation is his full-time gig. His wife, Heather, and sister, Kelle, teach at the school, and Kelle’s husband, Josh, works on the cattle operation with Lee. Since the crew all live near the school in DeSoto, Lee and Josh have a pretty substantial daily commute. But like everything else in the business, it’s planned out. “Lee drives here and I drive home,” Josh says. The duo spends the time debriefing, and whoever isn’t driving is on a laptop, taking care of office work.

The early days Ken grew up not far from where we stood talking that day, where his father raised Herefords — horned back then — and farmed. He was active in his FFA chapter, earning multiple awards. But instead of heading off to Texas A&M University after high school, he made the surprising choice of nearby Baylor University, which does not have an agricultural program. “Dad said if I went to Baylor I could drive back and forth and work on the ranch,” Ken says with a laugh. “So that’s what I did.” It’s also what his son and daughter did. It was while Ken was studying at Baylor that the name Running L Ranch came to be. He laughs as he recalls his art teacher always giving him a hard time about running back to the ranch. One day, the teacher surprised him with a logo, an L running. It’s still used today and even has a place on the ranch house’s porch next to the Larsons’ Polled Herefords sign.

Ken poses with his son-in-law Josh and son Lee on the porch of the ranch house. Ken cites the two men’s complementing characteristics and skills to the ranch’s success.

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“We don’t give second chances. If they calve and are not at the level we expect, they go to the sale barn.” — Lee Larson As they grew, the kids became very interested in the cattle. Ken says their interest helped the family continue with the tradition, even while the time commitment involved in running a private school made it more challenging. Though Ken’s dad was a cowman, “it was different back then — you just had commercial cattle,” he says. Ken was the one to make the switch to a seedstock operation and to a polled herd. “What about that first set you bought?” Lee says to his dad, with a laugh. “Yeah, that first set…,” Ken trails off. He recalls driving by a nearby ranch and noticing it was having a sale the next day. He made a plan to go, along with his father and a family friend. He came home with several lots. Not long after turning the cattle out, Ken received a letter in the mail, letting him know the cattle weren’t quite what he’d hoped. The writer urged him to take them to the sale barn. “Papa thought you were crazy,” Lee says. Ken agrees.

“Yeah. I told my dad and he looked at me and said, ‘You went to college! I thought you were smarter than that.’ He said, ‘Look at my cows, they’re cows just like yours. But look what you paid for yours.’” It’s a funny story now, but at the time it was no laughing matter. Since then, the Larsons have learned a lot about running a successful breeding program and developed incredibly high standards. For example, “The more we have to mess with a cow, the shorter her time here,” Lee says.

Disciplined decision-making Though they do sell some bulls, no doubt, functional females are job one. To be a part of the operation, a cow must meet Lee’s strict criteria, especially those for udder quality and calving ease. “When it’s calving season, we’ll of course hang around and watch everything. But there’s going to be times where we’re pulled away to take care of other things,” Lee says. “We don’t have a huge staff, so if trees are down at the river, we’re down there fixing it. If a cow starts going into labor, 99.9% of the time she needs to do it by herself. “We don’t give second chances,” he continues. “If they calve and are not at the level we expect, they go to the sale barn. We’re trying to make them as stress-free as we can, both for us and our customers.”

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And it has paid off. The Larsons have developed a reputation for producing some of the best cows around. “For example, these cows selling Saturday, a lot of them will go on to be donor cows for other people,” Lee says. “We just try to maximize the really good ones and mass produce them.” And for the rare customer who isn’t satisfied? He won’t stay that way long. “I’ve had guys tell us our weakness is that we always say the customer is always right,” Lee says. I think that’s our strength. We stand behind [what we sell]. If it didn’t meet your goal, then let’s figure it out and get it fixed the right way. Sometimes you lose a little on that one animal, but in the end it usually pays off.” He adds that he’d “rather eat it than have someone have a bad experience” — especially the smaller operator who has taken a big leap to invest in their genetics. Their program also consists of an aggressive flush program, in which Lee says breed-leading females are mated with progressive sires to create the next generation. They sell a majority of their cows every year, so the herd is young. “We go from donors to young cows, there’s not a lot of in between,” Lee says, adding that all of the Females come first at Larsons’ Polled Herefords. As Lee says, fall calving cows were sold this year. “You’re only as good as your mama.” “I think we’re successful because we take chances and flush younger cows because we’ve they do it all themselves. Likewise, they don’t drive seen their history and their genetics,” Lee says. brand-new vehicles or have fancy equipment. “I had a guy tell me, and it’s true, we breed our “We would rather go buy a donor cow than buy cattle like a college recruiter recruits football a new truck,” he says. “The tractor’s hood may be players.” popping off, but it still lifts the bale the same as a He explains, “When a recruiter goes to meet new one.” the parents, if the mom comes in and she’s real And while it’d be nice sassy and petite and says, to buy feed in 50-lb. bags or ‘Hi, I’m Sally,’ they don’t sign have a feed truck, they buy “I think we’re successful them. But if she walks in and in bulk — anything to keep says [in a deep voice], ‘Hi, because we take chances overhead down and the focus I’m Joann,’ and gives a good, on quality cattle. firm handshake, they do. It’s and flush younger cows But living with little going to rub off on the kids. because we’ve seen their inconveniences — whether When we look at pedigrees, it it’s a long commute or not has to have that bottom side history and their genetics.” owning the latest must-have matriarch cow in there for us product — pays off. — Lee Larson to use them. “You’re only as “You saw that picture up good as your mama.” in the office of what the place used to look like, and That discipline applied in the breeding barn you see what’s here today,” Ken says. “That didn’t transfers elsewhere, too. just happen overnight and it took everyone in the Though it’d no doubt be easier to hire out their HW family to do this.” website, social media, videos and catalogs, Lee says

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s the fifth generation on his family’s ranch near Wheatland, Wyo., 16-year-old Ty Paisley has grown up with ranch life. Involved in 4-H and FFA, he and his younger brother, Todd, 14, and sister, Hadley, 10, have helped with their parents’ cow herd and shown cattle and goats at several events. But in the fall of 2011 at just 13 years old, ranching took on a new and very personal meaning for Ty when he was granted his first heifer calf to begin building his Hereford cow herd. The opportunity to become a cattle owner was made possible for Ty through a unique heifer scholarship program — the NILE Merit Heifer Program through the Billings, Mont., Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) held each October. In 2014 Ty had the opportunity to receive a second heifer through the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming/Donated Heifer Program coordinated by the Wyoming Livestock Genetics Association. The programs operate through the generosity of purebred breeders willing to donate a heifer to help young people get started in the industry. Ty’s NILE Merit Heifer was donated by Matt and Krista Beery of Vida, Mont., and his Wyoming-donated heifer came from Jay Berry of Cheyenne, Wyo. Ty’s parents, Steve and Carrie Paisley, share that Ty was pretty fortunate to be selected for both scholarships. At the time he applied to the NILE Merit Heifer Program, it required applicants to be 13 years old. “Ty made it by four days,” tells his dad,

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Steve. In January 2014, the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming/Donated Heifer Program was offered for the very first time, and Ty was one of six students selected to receive a heifer. In the application and interview process, both programs allowed Ty to identify which breed he was interested in raising, and while his family has an Angus-based cow herd, he chose Hereford to start his own herd. Ty says he was attracted to the docility of the Hereford breed — and because Herefords have a special history for his family.

cows from Steve’s parents in Nebraska. “We have all colors represented,” says Steve. But the entire family takes pride in Ty’s registered Hereford stock. “Ty has brought Hereford back for us,” says Carrie. The family also takes pride in the legacy that the ranch has been in the family’s ownership for 127 consecutive years. “That is something that continued on page 106...

Hereford roots Carrie tells that it was her greatgrandparents who came to the Wheatland area in covered wagons from Kansas in 1888. “The family story goes that winter came sooner than they planned, so they stopped at Cottonwood Creek and homesteaded here,” she says. Their son Mick, Carrie’s grandfather, brought Hereford genetics to the ranch. During Carrie’s childhood, her parents, Charles and Jean Coleman, raised crossbred cattle and ran Galloway bulls. When Carrie and Steve returned to the ranch, they brought in some Angus

A Hereford heifer calf donated by Beery Herefords, Vida, Mont., for the NILE Merit Heifer program marked the start of Ty Paisley’s herd in 2012.

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is less and less common in land ownership today,” Carrie notes. Although Carrie’s parents are no longer alive, her mom, Jean, Ty’s maternal grandmother, did get to see Ty and his first Hereford heifer. “She was happy to know that Ty was starting his own herd,” Carrie says.

Growth opportunities Ty’s Hereford herd is expanding quickly. Over the past three years, in addition to the two donated heifers, he has purchased an additional heifer from Matt and Krista Beery and two heifers from Van Newkirk Herefords in Oshkosh, Neb., and is retaining progeny for replacements as well as his show animals. This summer he is showing a Hereford steer out of one of his Van Newkirk females. Ty notes that he has certainly learned from the process of having Ty has also purchased several females to expand his Hereford herd, including this his own cows. “I like working with Van Newkirk dam. them and seeing them raise their has been asked to describe his projects at the calves,” he says. He adds that he has also learned Wyoming State Fair and state FFA convention, the importance of record keeping. as well as to participate in several radio Both programs encourage the heifer interviews for local stations. Steve says that these participants to show their animals at local fairs opportunities have prompted improved public and events as well as to give presentations about speaking skills for his son. their growing herds to various audiences. Ty “The interview processes and public aspect of both programs have pushed Ty to be more comfortable in public settings, and to be able to talk to groups of people, often without much warning,” Steve says. He has observed Ty becoming better at organizing his thoughts and communicating clearly with an audience. Steve and Carrie have also seen Ty’s interest in the production aspect grow. “Ty has always loved the stewardship aspect of ranching and taking care of animals. He enjoys walking, rinsing and working with his animals daily, but I think the showing aspect is almost secondary to him. His enjoyment seems to come from working with animals and watching them grow and develop,” Steve shares. Because of Ty’s interest in developing his Carrie Paisley’s great grandparents homesteaded near Wheatland, cattle, Steve notes that the two heifer scholarship Wyo., in 1888. Her grandfather was programs were a good fit for Ty because both the first to raise Herefords on the programs focus more on developing heifers family ranch, and these photos show for lifetime production rather than short-term the herd in about the 1920s and 30s. Ty Paisley represents the fifth showring condition. generation on the ranch, which has Looking to the future, Ty says he hopes to had continuous ownership in the continue expanding his herd. He’s not certain family for 127 years.

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what total number of head he’d like to get to but does have a goal of raising some Hereford bulls that could be used for crossbreeding on the family’s Angus cow herd. Of the entire experience of getting Ty started with the Hereford breed, Steve and Carrie acknowledge that the other Hereford breeders in their area have been very helpful and encouraging. Steve credits both of the breeders who donated Ty’s first heifers, as well as Jay Middleswarth, for their involvement. With time the Paisley’s anticipate that their two younger children may also apply for their own heifer scholarships. But Steve says it is important that they are responsible and big enough to handle the heifers. “We really want them to be able to work with them on their own,” he says. And, ultimately, Steve and Carrie say they anticipate the day when this unique opportunity will come full circle — and their family will be able to donate a heifer to a young individual getting started in the industry. Carrie concludes, “We’ve seen Ty benefit greatly from these programs, and giving back is one of our goals.” HW

More about the programs The purpose of the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Merit Heifer Program and the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming/Donated Heifer Program is to help youth get a start in the beef cattle business by awarding heifer calves to 4-H and FFA youth. Individuals between the ages of 12 and 16 years of age may apply for the program. Entries are not limited to Montana. Applications are due in June and selections are made in October. Each program participant owns his calf jointly with NILE until the completion of the program. During the program duration, participants are responsible for raising the heifer, arranging for her to be bred, completing the record-keeping

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procedure and bringing the animal back one year later as a bred replacement heifer for exhibit at the NILE Stock Show. The program is completed after the heifer is determined bred, all record keeping has been completed and the heifer has been shown at the NILE Stock Show. The participant may then keep his or her heifer and her progeny with the goal of starting his or her own cattle herd. For more information, visit: thenile.org/p/events/livestock-/meritheifer. Wyoming youth of high school age are eligible to apply for a donated heifer through the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming/Donated Heifer Program. During the first year, selected participants go through a program of growing,

breeding and keeping records on their heifers. They work closely with their donors to keep their focus on the longterm productivity of the cow, not just preparing a show animal. The first year is highlighted with a showcase of each individual following the Supreme Cow Contest at the Wyoming State Fair. This includes a record book being judged, an extensive interview and evaluating their animal to a panel of producers. In the second year, participants again complete a record book and present a video presentation of their cow-calf pair at the State Fair. For more information, visit wylga.com/futurecattleproducers.html. HW

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Home of two of the most PROLIFIC SIRES in the breed for both females and bulls that will improve your herd! SHF ARROW P20 A267 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43414821 — Calved: Jan. 30, 2013 — Tattoo: BE A267 FELTONS LEGEND 242 {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} SHF PROGRESS P20 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P42481042 SHF INTRSTATE D03 G06 ET

FELTONS DOMINO 774 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} FELTONS G15 SHF INTERSTATE 20X D03 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MM CISCO LADY 203 {DOD}

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} RRH MR FELT 3008 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} SHF MISS M326 T08 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 459 F284 P42795936 SHF POSTIVE MISS 73C M15 {DLF,HYF,IEF} RF POSTIVE PLUS 73C {SOD}{DLF,IEF} SHF INTERSTATE D03 G28

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 6.0 -0.5 53 80 22 49 3.1 55 1.32 1.31 1.0 0.016 0.32 0.30 24 21 20 30 P .35 .30 .32 .24 P .33 P P .23 .30 .31 .28

• Homozygous polled • Easy keeping • REA 111% • MARB is in the top 3% of the breed • Semen available • Owned with 3D Farms, Arapaho, Okla.

SHF Miss M326 T08 ET

Dam of Arrow Flushmate to Radar Dam of Sandhill All American

TH 22R 16S LAMBEAU 17Y {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43171190 — Calved: Jan. 24, 2011 — Tattoo: BE 17Y TH JWR SOP 16G 57G TUNDRA 63N {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} RU 20X BOULDER 57G {CHB} TH 121L 63N TUNDRA 16S {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} TEE-JAY 707B GEMINI 16G ET P42671979 KB 17F CASSANDRA 121L {DLF,IEF} TEE-JAY 707B FALCON 17F HILLSIDE CASSANDRA 401D S&S ROCK SOLID 3L {CHB} TH 62N 3L KELSEY 22R {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42631155 TH 605F 57G KELSEY 62N

S&S SCF FAF THE ROCK 10H S&S INAS MM 647E RU 20X BOULDER 57G {CHB} YY 125Y PRIMROSE 605F

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 7.8 -2.7 28 69 13 27 5.0 69 1.36 1.42 0.6 0.114 -0.09 0.33 19 23 15 15 .34 .79 .71 .70 .19 .27 .42 P P .45 .44 .45 .41

Females and commercial bulls are available private treaty and in various consignment sales throughout the year.

• Calving ease • 76 lb. actual BW • Top 1% for CED and BW • Top 5% for CEM and MARB • Homozygous polled

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CRR 109 CATAPULT 320 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43384320 — Calved: Feb. 17, 2013 — Tattoo: BE 320 TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P43186342 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

DRF JWR PRINCE VICTOR 71I {SOD}{CHB} KBCR 19D DOMINETTE 122 {DLF,IEF} THM DURANGO 4037 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR 420 ECLIPSE 688 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CRR P606 WINSTON 550 ET CRR 550 DONNA 794 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P42797545 CRR 959 DONNA 137

PW VICTOR BOOMER P606 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR 203 HONEY 734 {DOD}{DOD} CRR 218Y AVALANCHE 959 CRR 353 DONNA 781

BW 1.0; WW 57; YW 90; MM 22; M&G 50 • Super stout and balanced! • Owned with Lorenzen Farms, Ill. • Semen: $35/Straw; $50/Certificate

CHEZ AA NEXT LEVEL ET P43527067 — Calved: April 11, 2014 — Tattoo: RE 492B GOLDEN-OAK FUSION 3S {DLF,HYF,IEF} GOLDEN OAK OUTCROSS 18U {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P42963135 GOLDEN-OAK 60D MALLORY 15M

GOLDEN-OAK 4J MAXIUM 28M {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NCX MISS JR NELLIE 528N RU DUSTER 60D {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GOLDEN-OAK P183 GLORIA 25G

BW 4.1; WW 66; YW 110; MM 27; M&G 60 • Maternal sib to Cassidy Hanson’s JNHE Grand Champion Female in 2014, Trent Ray’s Denver and JNHE Reserve Grand Champion Female in 2013 and one of the hottest bulls in the breed, Full Throttle, whose semen is off the market and recently sold for $700/straw! • His dam, Sweet Red Wine, has generated over half a MILLION dollars in actual progeny sales in 2014 alone. • He is clean and extended in his front end, balanced from end to end, exhibits a tremendous amoutn of length and style with a big hip and wide top. He is the logical sire to use on About Time, Wyarno and 88X influenced females. • Let him take your program to the Next Level!

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CE 3.0 BW 2.4 WW 56 YW 98 MM 33 M&G 61 MCE 2.8 MCW 85 UDDR 1.14

TEAT 1.18 SC 1.4 FAT 0.055 REA 0.26 MARB 0.16 BMI$ 20 CEZ$ 17 BII$ 16 CHB$ 26

$95,000 Dam HH Miss Advance 6155S

A PERFECT PACKAGE!

AMAZING MILK AND MUSCLE

JC L1 Domino 8050U 111Y ET CE 2.0 BW 1.9 WW 46 YW 73 MM 25 M&G 48 MCE 1.0 MCW 77 UDDR 1.27

HH Advance 6163S TEAT 1.36 SC 0.7 FAT 0.018 REA 0.27 MARB -0.10 BMI$ 13 CEZ$ 15 BII$ 11 CHB$ 17

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TEAT 1.00 SC 0.9 FAT 0.029 REA 0.61 MARB -0.13 BMI$ 14 CEZ$ 17 BII$ 12 CHB$ 15

Sire • HH Advance 396N

Dam — HH Miss Advance 2111 M

Maternal Sister /S Lady Advance 176L R111 ET

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PROVEN CURVE BENDING PERFORMER DAUGHTERS ARE INCREDIBLE! Top selling bull in 2007 Holden sale

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Dam — HH Miss Advance 7142T

TEAT 1.29 SC 1.1 FAT 0.019 REA 0.56 MARB 0.07 BMI$ 13 CEZ$ 11 BII$ 9 CHB$ 31

Sire • CL 1 Domino 9105W Grandam — CL 1 Dominette 440P 1ET

Sire • CJH Harland 408

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TEAT 1.34 SC 0.8 FAT 0.033 REA -0.23 MARB 0.36 BMI$ 18 CEZ$ 15 BII$ 15 CHB$ 26

SEMEN AVAILABLE ON ALL BULLS AMBLIS H S C HEREFORD FARMS Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper Farm location: 269 Jim Bob Mattingly Rd. Hardinsburg, KY 40143 270-982-3905 • Cell 270-668-7126 Fax 270-735-9922 Mailing: 612 Debra Ln., Elizabethtown, KY 42701 brad.chambliss@benchmark.us

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43189548 — Calved: Jan. 20, 2011 — Tattoo: LE 1108 CL 1 DOMINO 732T {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 9105W {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42982319 CL 1 DOMINETTE 591R 1ET

CL 1 DOMINO 590R {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 507R {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 3162N {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 767G {DOD}

HH ADVANCE 3113N 1ET {SOD}{CHB} CL 1 DOMINETTE 617S {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42673551 CL 1 DOMINETTE 4180P {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

L1 DOMINO 99496 {SOD} HH MS ADV 875H 1ET CL1 DOMINO 1116L CL 1 DOMINETTE 8124H 2ET

CE 1.6; BW 2.7; WW 55; YW 78; MM 41; M&G 68; MCE 2.4; MCW 53; UDDR 1.16; TEAT 1.26; SC 0.7; FAT 0.060; REA 0.49; MARB -0.12; BMI$ 10; CEZ$ 14; BII$ 6; CHB$ 19

• Owned with Cooper Herefords • Semen available

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43268007 — Calved: Jan. 8, 2012 — Tattoo: LE 215 CL 1 DOMINO 732T {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 9122W 1ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42994842 CL 1 DOMINETTE 475P {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CL 1 DOMINO 590R {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 507R {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 824H {SOD}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMMINETTE 200M {DOD}

CL 1 DOMINO 860U {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 637S 1ET {CHB} CL 1 DOMINETTE 055X {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 5142R {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 43082256 CL 1 DOMINETTE 7136T 1ET {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} L1 DOMINO 890061 {DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 273M 1ET {DOD} CE 2.7; BW 0.7; WW 63; YW 98; MM 35; M&G 67; MCE 2.6; MCW 104; UDDR 1.23; TEAT 1.31; SC 0.7; FAT 0.096; REA 0.22; MARB 0.28; BMI$ 14; CEZ$ 15; BII$ 8; CHB$ 29

• Owned with Cooper Herefords • Semen available

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PHOTO BY KYLA COPELAND, FOCUS MARKETING GROUP

If you are approaching your golden years, this farm and ranch transition specialist wants to share his expertise.

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urning 60 is a milestone, but it’s also a time to ask some poignant questions about your farm or ranch business, says Dave Goeller. As a transition specialist with University of Nebraska Extension, Goeller has worked with hundreds of farmers and ranchers around the globe on succession planning.

Adding to his credentials are Goeller’s own personal experiences — he operates a corn and soybean farm with his brother in Nebraska and is in his mid-60s. Reflecting on his milestone birthday, Goeller says, “I feel a different perspective. My attitude toward risk has changed a lot. As we get older that happens.” Recognizing that this changing perspective begins to happen with age, Goeller advises that as farm and ranch operators begin to approach their late 50s and early 60s, it is a good time to consider a succession plan for the next generation.

Strategies to consider As you ponder the above questions, recognize that estate and succession planning can take many forms and requires expert assistance from financial planners, accountants or lawyers. Visiting with these experts can help identify strategies that may be suitable for your operation. Goeller notes that often a concern with succession planning is balancing compensations between the on-farm heir and off-farm heirs. In these situations, he emphasizes that sometimes compensation and contributions may not be equal, but they can still be fair (see an continued on page 116...

Understanding the business life cycle Here’s why: Goeller explains that every business has a life cycle pattern that follows a bell curve. The business life cycle begins with the introduction phase, followed by a growth phase, a maturity phase and finally a declining or divesting phase. As the business reaches the maturity phase, this period often coincides with the owner reaching his/her 60s and becoming less prone to taking risks. As a result, if the business is not passed to a new generation that has new ideas and is willing to take risks, the business life cycle tends to enter a stage of decline. Goeller says, “Typically risks help produce rewards within the business. So, if the owner is not taking risks anymore, the business stops growing.” Thus, Goeller says the big question 60-yearold farm and ranch business owners need to be asking themselves is: “What’s going to happen to my business?” He adds, “If you wait and do it when you are in the decline phase of your business, it’s harder.” To facilitate the succession planning process, Goeller says these questions should be considered:

“I feel a different perspective. My attitude toward risk has changed a lot. As we get older that happens.” — Dave Goeller

• Are the parents ready for a partner? • How committed is the identified successor to farming?

• Is the business large enough? • Do you have a common vision of your future together?

• Can you live and work together? • Are the non-farming children supportive?

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example in “Fair vs. equal: Jimmy’s story”). Goeller says, “Some individuals contribute differently to the success of the business than others.” That said, he notes that there are tools available to help compensate off-farm heirs while still ensuring the transfer of the business to the on-farm heir. Examples to consider include: Life insurance: Goeller suggests, “If affordable life insurance can be purchased for off-farm heirs. The on-farm heir would purchase life insurance on the parents’ lives and then could tap that income for buying out the siblings’ interest portion of the assets.” Partnership, LLC, corporation: With this arrangement, the on-farm heir controls or manages the operation, while all siblings share in ownership. The important thing is that the operating entity is owned by the on-farm heir and the land equity is owned by all heirs, Goeller points out. Shared appreciation agreement: Parents could also establish an agreement so that after they are gone, if the on-farm heir sells the real estate within a period of time, off-farm heirs share in the appreciation. Long-term leases: Goeller says lease agreements could also be considered with various options. Some might include the on-farm heir

has a right to farm the non-farm heirs land for a period of time, or perhaps siblings have the right to receive rent payments for a certain period of years, as the on-farm heir purchases the property, the on-farm heir has the right to buy out siblings for a period of time at a determined value, or if a sibling decides to sell his land, the on-farm heir has the right of first refusal.

Be proactive Goeller emphasizes that the time you devote to planning and making decisions will influence whether you have an estate plan that simply passes assets to heirs or whether you develop a transfer plan that enables the next generation to continue operating a viable farm or ranch business, while also considering your own retirement needs. He adds that to ensure a business has the opportunity to succeed in the next generation it will also require training and commitment. Goeller states, “You as the owner know your business better than anyone; you are the expert.” He uses the analogy of teaching a child to swim, asking, “Would you just throw the child in the pool, or teach them step-by-step?” HW

Fair vs. equal: Jimmy’s story Accounting for multiple heirs in a farm or ranch operation and their contribution to its value can be a challenging thing to determine, acknowledges University of Nebraska’s Dave Goeller. “One of the most difficult decisions owners of a farm and ranch business confront occurs when one heir returns to the family business, while he or she has siblings that do not,” states Goeller. The difficulty arises because the farming heir will many times make contributions to the success of the business that are not equaled by his siblings. So, how should that individual be compensated? Goeller suggests that you can pay that child as he contributes, or you might provide a ‘sweetheart’ rental rate of some of the farm/ ranch assets or the use of machinery or pasture at a reduced rate to help compensate.

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If a method such as this is not used, then you might consider using an estate plan as a tool to compensate that heir that has contributed to the success and growth of the business. Here is one example of an estate plan to demonstrate that fair may not always mean equal: Jimmy was one of three siblings. He returned to the ranch to work full time in 1990. The other two siblings built careers elsewhere. At that time, the value of ranch assets was $300,000. Split three-ways, that amount would mean an inheritance of $100,000 for each sibling. But, in the years since then, the ranch assets have increased by $3 million to a total $3.3 million. Should each sibling receive $1.1 million? Goeller suggests tailoring the estate plan to compensate Jimmy for his contribution to the ranch’s growth. In this case the parents

decide he was responsible for 50% of the ranch’s growth since 1990, with the parents responsible for the other half. To calculate their plan, they first consider the one-third of the asset value when Jimmy came into the business, or $100,000. Then they consider Jimmy’s 50% contribution to the $3 million in asset growth, or $1.5 million. Finally, they allocate Jimmy one third of the parent’s 50% share of that $3 million, meaning another $500,000. In this scenario, Jimmy receives an inheritance of $100,000 plus $1,500,000 plus $500,000, totaling $2,100,000. The other two siblings each receive $100,000 plus $500,000 for a total of $600,000. Goeller explains that the division of assets is not equal but is deemed “fair” based on Jimmy’s contribution to the ranch’s value and allows him to keep the ranch in operation. HW

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HERD BULLS SELECTED FOR PROFILE AND PERFORMANCE ANNUAL SALE — Third Saturday in April Top end Sensation son with length, thickness and growth

SR RIGHT ON 2203 Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P43361265) BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 1.6 52 92 32 58 0.57 0.08 • Out of the “genetic giant”, 78P. • Thick topped, long, powerful quarter, rib, correct, great eye, marked right, full pigment • First 25 calves at birth were 79 lb. heifers and 81 lb. bulls. • Semen available

Strong breeding son of 10Y with a big quarter, long sided, wide topped and quick growth.

BCC BILLY THE KID 330A {DLF,HYF,IEF} (43418825) BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 3.9 59 106 28 58 0.62 0.26 • Calves on the ground have a lot of eye appeal, moderate birth wt. and are off to a fast start. • Semen available

SUPPORTED BY CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

CHURCHILL YANKEE ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

CL 1 DOMINO 1161Y {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

CL DOMINO 0130X {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

BRC FACTOR Y19 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

SR STEP UP 2201 Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 0132X {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

SR INDIGO 1181Y {DLF,HYF,IEF}

SR NAVARRO 450X {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

UPS NAVARRO {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

R 2Y CAPTION 43A

SNS 40W WESTERN LAD 8A {DLF,HYF,IEF}

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB -2.8 52 71 40 66 0.31 0.28 • Calving ease, great daughters

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 1.1 60 101 34 64 0.46 0.06 • Muscle, low birth wt., superb females

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 1.3 48 75 29 53 -0.18 0.38 • Marbling, milk, low birth wt. productive females

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 4.0 47 92 28 52 0.55 0.37 • Covers all the bases. The rancher’s kind.

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 2.7 56 94 17 45 0.41 0.54 • Super carcass and growth

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 4.4 65 103 23 56 0.32 0.20 • Massive quarter, muscle shape and super females

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 4.4 64 125 25 57 1.00 0.14 • Long back, wide and deep quarter, muscular

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 2.6 46 69 20 43 0.20 0.13 • Pigmented, clean made, thick

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 2.3 58 96 32 61 0.52 -0.07 • Super profile with style

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 3.0 50 91 27 52 0.72 -0.01 • Out of 78P, he has it all!

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 3.6 52 83 24 50 0.35 0.09 • Massive and thick

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 2.2 45 67 21 43 0.34 -0.06 • Deep, thick and correct

THE NEW GUYS UU TURNING POINT {DLF,HYF,IEF}

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 3.7 63 111 37 68 0.65 0.08 • He is a stud with his makeup and performance.

Ten miles north of Bowman or 16 miles south of Amidon on Hwy. 85, then 5 miles west, ½ mile south

C STOCKMAN 2059 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

BW WW YW MM M&G REA MARB 3.3 46 67 35 58 0.38 0.06 • Super thick, bone, 3-D look

STUBER RANCH

SEMEN AVAILABLE ON MOST BULLS

7606 149th Ave. S.W., Box 56, Bowman, ND 58623 Roger 701-523-5371 • Duane 701-523-3496 • Laureen 701-523-5297 Contact us at ddstuber@ndsupernet.com, visit us at stuberranch.com or stop by anytime.

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Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oldest Annual Sale

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016

Selling 150 Hereford and Angus Bulls and Hereford and Angus Pairs

CL 1 Domino 091X BW WW YW MM SC

CL 1 Domino 869U

REA MARB

BW WW YW MM SC

2.1 59 99 36 1.1 0.46 0.04

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1.5 51 88 29 1.0 0.58 0.10

CL 1 Domino 993W BW WW YW MM SC

REA MARB

2.3 46 85 38 1.1 0.26 -0.08

Full brother to CL 1 Domino 860U

For semen inquires on herd bulls contact Messner Herefords. REA MARB

This sale will be broadcast live on the Internet.

Other Herd Sires

HH Advance 2267Z ET

3.3

0.9

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L1 Domino 06576

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M 6098 ADVANCE 222Z

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CL 1 DOMINO 309A

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Broadcasting Real-Time Auctions

CTR L1 DOMINO 305A (GE_EPDs)

3.6

1.4

0.35

0.04

Real time bidding & proxy bidding available.

Bulls for Sale at All Times For more information, please contact us:

MESSNER HEREFORDS Rt. 1, Box 350, Laverne, OK 73848 Milton 580-273-9494, Van 580-552-1555 messner1@ptsi.net

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Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University 110 Lots

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Saturday, Oct. 2, 2015 • Springfield, Missouri Semen Available — Contact Marty Lueck

30 Serviceable Age Bulls 12 Herd Bull Prospects 30-35 Spring Cow-Calf Pairs 15 Fall Bred Heifers • 20 Bred Heifers

Herd Bull Power CPH 4037 GOODNIGHT 23Z

P43358968 • CE 4.8; BW 3.2; WW 70; YW 106; MM 27; M&G 62; MCE 3.1; MCW 108; UDDR 1.37; TEAT 1.34; SC 0.7; FAT -0.004; REA 0.53; MARB 0.10; BMI$ 18; CEZ$ 17; BII$ 11; CHB$ 36 • Owned with Candy Meadow Farms Inc. and Choate Polled Herefords

LJR MSU GF COLD FUSION 52Z ET

P43378565 • CE -0.4; BW 2.8; WW 44; YW 58; MM 25; M&G 47; MCE -0.6; MCW 57; UDDR 1.29; TEAT 1.26; SC 0.5; FAT 0.022; REA 0.57; MARB -0.04; BMI$ 13; CEZ$ 13; BII$ 12; CHB$ 17 • Owned with Glengrove Farms

C&L CT FEDERAL 485T 6Y

P4321412 • CE 4.2; BW 1.1; WW 70; YW 101; MM 25; M&G 60; MCE 2.5; MCW 94; UDDR 1.21; TEAT 1.20; SC 1.4; FAT 0.097; REA 0.51; MARB 0.31; BMI$ 25; CEZ$ 19; BII$ 20; CHB$ 33 • Owned with Tegtmeier Polled Herefords and Candy Meadow Farms Inc.

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P43123362 • CE 7.7; BW -2.2; WW 51; YW 72; MM 25; M&G 51; MCE 2.3; MCW 60; UDDR 1.24; TEAT 1.26; SC 0.7; FAT 0.059; REA 0.47; MARB 0.26; BMI$ 21; CEZ$ 21; BII$ 16; CHB$ 27 • Owned with Candy Meadow Farms Inc. and Glengrove Farm

CMR THE PROGRAM A431

P43382006 • CE 2.2; BW 3.3; WW 53; YW 76; MM 27; M&G 53; MCE -0.9; MCW 70; UDDR 1.15; TEAT 1.15; SC 0.9; FAT 0.028; REA 0.58; MARB 0.20; BMI$ 19; CEZ$ 16; BII$ 17; CHB$ 27 • Owned with Reed Enterprises

LJR MSU GF 100W OUT FRONT Y4

P43223545 * CE -2.8; BW 3.1; WW 44; YW 88; MM 25; M&G 47; MCE 0.8; MCW 110; UDDR 1.31; TEAT 1.27; SC 0.7; FAT 0.000; REA 0.57; MARB 0.09; BMI$ 14; CEZ$ 11; BII$ 12; CHB$ 23 • Owned with Glengrove Farms

Marty Lueck, manager 417-948-2669 or 417-838-1482 Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 mvlueck@centurytel.net

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L Leaning Cedar Herefords C H Herman Nunley and Family 204 Co. Rd. 995 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 • Home 662-423-3317 Herdsmen: Brooks Williams and Matt Estes Veterinarian: Dr. Brad Nunley leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com

“THE MAN” WALKER YACHT 402U 50T 111

P43180735 Sire: TDP Vintage 402U ET Dam: Mohican Vickie 50T BW 3.2; WW 61; YW 92; MM 19; M&G 50; REA 0.72; MARB 0.07 Semen: $25/Straw; Non-certificate

JUNIOR HERD SIRE CMF 733N FINAL PRODUCT 145Y

P43310696 Sire: CS CMF P606 Mojo U408 Dam: CMF 19W Ann 733N BW 3.9; WW 56; YW 86; MM 27; M&G 55; REA 0.42; MARB 0.06 Semen: $25/Straw; Non-certificate

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Porterhouse

FTF PORTERHOUSE 455B

{DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 4.2 3.3 74 116 28 65 -0.3 112 1.18 1.18 1.3 0.033 0.39 0.14 21 17 15 36

P43489292 — Calved: Jan. 21, 2014 — Tattoo: LE 455 HUTH PROSPECTOR K085 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} FTF PROSPECTOR 145Y {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43182570 FTF CHICK A BOOM 7227T {DLF,HYF,IEF}

RRH MR FELT 3008 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HUTH 34A PAULA 68F {DOD} FTF BOMBARDIER 309N {SOD}{CHB} FTF LEANNA 480P

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} FTF VERONICA 227Z {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43289560 FTF FABULOUS 097X

DRF JWR PRINCE VICTOR 71I {SOD}{CHB} KBCR 19D DOMINETTE 122 {DLF,IEF} FTF M326 FABRICATOR 838U {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} FTF CHICK A BOOM 674S

Porterhouse has the following ratios from a deep set of contemporaries: 123 WW, 114 YW, 103 REA and 112 IMF Porterhouse is stout, deep bodied and attractive with 100% eye pigment. His dam is a top producing 719T daughter that descends from the Candace 154 cow family. With his performance, carcass data and EPD profile, he is hard to pass up. We are looking forward to his progeny in Spring 2016.

Semen: $25/straw; $50/certificate

Polled Hereford Farm

Glenn and Yvonne Ridder 636-433-2858 John, Heidi, Madi and Ben Ridder 636-358-4161 Jeremy Couch 636-667-6416 www.fallingtimberfarm.com

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Planning Your Legacy Creating an estate plan will ease the transition for the next generation and may provide opportunities for youth. by Julie White

PHOTO BY KYLA COPELAND, FOCUS MARKETING GROUP

hatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the first things you should do when you own a business? Plan for the future. And, according to Rob Oltjen, senior vice president and wealth advisor for private wealth management at UMB Bank, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the last thing people do. Oltjen encourages Hereford breeders to consider what will happen to their farm or ranch once they pass.

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“It’s not something fun to do or to think about,” Oltjen says. “But it’s something you want to do for the benefit of your children. Or if you don’t have any, plan for how you want your assets distributed at your death.”

Transition plan Oltjen says the first step is to identify an estateplanning attorney. “You really want to be sure to work with someone whose expertise is estate planning,” Oltjen says. “Have an inventory of all your assets to bring to the table and consider your plan for after you pass away. What do you want to happen to your operation? What do you see as the transition plan?” He adds that the value of farmland is ever increasing, and increasing land values put even more pressure on cattlemen to get a plan in place to transition the estate well. “Something Hereford breeders can do especially if they do not have children or someone to pass the farm or ranch on to is to carve off a piece of land or allocate something and leave it to a foundation or have a life insurance policy you can begin now and leave it to the foundation,” Oltjen says. Not only will giving to a charitable cause give back to a meaningful organization but the gift will cut down the size of the estate and, therefore, can help reduce steep estate taxes. “With land prices as high as they are, there are probably some folks who are going to be over the $5.43 million per person estate taxes exemption,” he explains. Each person has an estate tax exemption of $5.43 million, and together with a spouse that number equals $10.86 million tax-free. Once an estate exceeds that amount, taxes will be owed. “If there is some property that would put you up and over that amount, you can bequeath it to a foundation,” he says. “Therefore more is going to a good charitable entity. Most people would rather

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the money go somewhere else instead of to the government. With land prices being what they are in some areas at a couple thousand dollars an acre, giving some land to a foundation will equal quite a sum for an organization that has benefitted them or they care about.” Bruce Everhart, Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) vice president, encourages Hereford breeders to leave a legacy gift to HYFA, ensuring the future of Hereford youth through scholarships and supporting future Junior National Hereford Expos. HYFA encourages, recognizes and rewards the development of life skills and values in the next generation of leaders by providing education, scholarship and leadership opportunities for Hereford youth. “Your gift to HYFA is effectively managed and protected by a passionate board and experienced fund manager,” Everhart says. “The future of HYFA is dependent on gifts from Hereford breeders across this nation. This breed has made a lasting impression continued on page 124...

“Something Hereford breeders can do especially if they do not have children or someone to pass the farm or ranch on to is to carve off a piece of land or allocate something and leave it to a foundation or have a life insurance policy you can begin now and leave it to the foundation.” — Rob Oltjen

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and impact on my family. I have designated a portion of my estate through my will to go to HYFA for developing Hereford youth for the future.”

The basics Oltjen says if there is not a will or a trust in place upon death, the estate is going to be considered intestate, meaning there is no plan. The state’s laws will then decide where the money goes.

“In some states that could mean that if for example, a husband passes away, and you’ve got a wife and two kids the money may be split into one-third for the wife and the other two-thirds split between the two kids. And that’s probably not the way you drew it up in your mind,” he says. “I wouldn’t trust your state probate laws to settle your estate for you. If you don’t have a will at all, that’s what’s going to happen. It will be different in each state.”

Herefords & kids Missouri Hereford breeders Bob and Gretchen Thomson are passionate about Hereford cattle and Hereford youth. An excerpt from “Herefords & Kids,” by Angie Stump Denton, originally printed in the 2010 May/June issue of the Hereford World. Nestled in the Ozark hills near Rolla, Mo., Glengrove Farm has been home to performance-tested Herefords for 40 years. Bob Thompson is the third generation to farm the land, which was purchased by his grandfather in 1903. From 1926 to 1965, Glengrove was a registered Jersey dairy farm. In 1973 Bob and his wife, Gretchen, purchased their first Herefords, and the whiteface breed has grazed the Glengrove pastures ever since. Through the years, the couple has worked together, managing and building their herd. Bob was in the banking industry for 37 years; he retired after serving 25 years as president of U.S. Bank in Rolla. Helping youth, both Bob and Gretchen have served on the Missouri Hereford Association (MHA) board, and Bob was the group’s president. Bob currently serves on the American Hereford Association Board of Directors. The couple was recognized as the 2002 MHA Purebred Breeder of the Year and has been recognized by the Missouri Junior Hereford Association. Fellow Missouri Hereford breeder Marty Lueck says through the years Bob and Gretchen graciously have given of their time and money to support Hereford youth. “Although Bob and Gretchen do not have any kids of their own, they have numerous ‘adopted’ Hereford kids, who they have helped and cheered on for numerous years,” he says. Gretchen says they enjoy attending the junior nationals each year and watching Hereford youth excel at the event. “It’s amazing how the kids get along so well with one another. They have learned personal skills and how to respect each other.”

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The Thompsons also open their home and farm to Hereford youth traveling to junior nationals. In 2009 Hereford youth from Pennsylvania stopped over on their way to Tulsa. “There’s nothing better than kids and calves,” Bob says. “When showing cattle, youth learn responsibility, how to care for animals and learn the consequences if they do not. They also learn about winning and losing as well as the basics of bookkeeping and financing.” Bob says he believes youth who are involved in programs such as the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) have a leg up in college and when they to go out into the real world. “Gretchen and I believe the Hereford breed is going to continue to increase in popularity, but to continue that growth, we are going to need good young people who will provide the leadership to keep the breed growing,” Bob says. Because of this passion, the couple has bequested a portion of their estate to the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA).

“When you start to think about how you might like your estate distributed, you consider organizations that you are passionate about,” Bob says. “We love Hereford cattle and Hereford people, so the decision to bequest a portion of our estate to Hereford youth was an easy decision. We want to help with the process of developing leadership among Hereford youth to keep the breed growing in the years to come.” Bob says it is very important to do estate planning. “We all put it off and plan to do it someday,” Bob says. “There is a great deal of satisfaction when the process is complete and you have determined how your estate will be distributed — knowing that state and federal laws will not dictate how it is distributed. “The process is easier on heirs and family if you have a plan established. The bottom line with estate planning is that you know it is distributed the way you want it to be instead of the government making the decision for you.” HW

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He says the first thing to do at the very minimum is to create a will, which establishes an executor, which is a person you trust to settle the estate. “The executor can be a bank or an individual,” Oltjen adds. “You’ll name that, the guardian of your children and you will describe in the will how you want your assets split.” The will is the simplest option though Oltjen says there are some drawbacks including attorney fees as the will is settled at the county level. “It’s going to be expensive because they will have a standard fee, probably on a sliding scale, north of 1%. It’s also not going to settle quickly because you are relying on the courts to get it done. There are some disadvantages to doing a simple will, but at least it gets you started at having a plan for your assets.” A step past a will is to develop a trust. “That trust is revocable during your lifetime so you can change it any way, shape or form but once you pass away it becomes irrevocable at that point,” he says. “It is its own entity and has its own tax ID. All the assets that you titled in your trust are now going to flow into this trust. It’s not public. You can move assets out quicker than a will and again you can name the trustee a bank or an individual.” Oltjen says he prefers a combination of a bank and a personal trustee — co-trustees. “The bank can do all the heavy lifting,” he explains. “They can invest the money, gather all the assets and they can distribute it. We are more professionals of it and know exactly what to do where an individual may not know that. But they want to have some input.” He adds that once you’ve met with an estate-plan attorney, the attorney will give you more things to think about. “You’ll meet with the attorney again and draw up a plan and have it (in) place. Then it’s something you need to review with your estate plan attorney every two to three years. Are you up to date

on the tax laws? Has anything changed in your life that would make you want to alter the document?” Everhart says HYFA can also provide tools and resources for Hereford breeders who have questions about estate planning and leaving a legacy gift. “Getting started on estate planning is often the hardest thing to do,” he says. “HYFA has experts to help explain and reassure you as you think about transitioning your estate to your heirs. HYFA can also help modify your plan to meet your needs today.” Oltjen concludes with emphasizing the importance of getting a plan in place. “You never know what’s going to happen. So that estate plan you worked out with your attorney is really an insurance plan to make sure your estate is settled the way you would like it.” HW

Hereford research division The Hereford Research Foundation (HRF) was established in 2009 as a division of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA), a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit organization, to support breed improvement projects outside the scope of the American Hereford Association (AHA) budget. HRF was developed to support programs that enhance beef cattle production. These projects will be conducted throughout the United States in conjunction with universities, private firms and ranches and shall be funded by donations. Extensive time and resources are spent each year by the AHA to enhance beef cattle production through various ongoing projects. You can see the value of these projects at Hereford.org. Contact AHA for more information on how to make tax-deductible contributions. HW

A functioning part of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America

The Foundation The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) was established in 1986 and is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated exclusively to scholarship and educational support of youth in the business of raising Hereford cattle. The Foundation is governed by a board of directors who are heavily involved in the Hereford industry and who have a vested interest in educating youth, developing leadership and encouraging young people to return to production agriculture. Hereford.org

People directly involved in production agriculture account for less than 2% of the United States population, yet a strong agriculture economy insures the national security, well-being and independence or our nation through the production of the safest, least-expensive and highest-quality food supply in the world. The HYFA’s goal is to recruit, support, educate, train and identify future leaders that will appreciate and extend our nation’s position as the bread-and-protein basket of the world. Since it’s beginning, the focus of

the HYFA has primarily been geared toward supporting youth. Juniors can participate in a wide variety of contests and activities that are supported by the HYFA. Hereford youth have the opportunity to gain invaluable leadership skills that will enable them to become self-directed, educated leaders in today’s world. Each year the HYFA awards numerous scholarships to deserving Hereford youth. HW

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Proud Sponsor Of: THA Fall Classic Sale — Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, Buffalo Livestock Marketing Inc., Buffalo, Texas THA 47th Annual Whiteface Replacement Sale — Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, Ft. Worth, Texas Cowtown Invitational Sale — Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, Ft. Worth, Texas National Hereford Show — Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, Ft. Worth, Texas

For more information, contact:

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Purple Reuben James 40A ET Sire: TH 89T 743 Untapped 425X ET Dam: Purple RRO Ruby 41X CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 1.6 2.9 54 84 22 49 0.6 98 1.17 1.19 0.6 -0.030 0.66 0.11 18 15 14 30

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AI Sires:

Purple Reuben James 40A ET CHAC Mason 2214 CRR About Time 743 TFR Cyrus 225 ET NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET

2014 Ft. Worth Spring Bull Calf Champion 2014 NWSS Spring Bull Calf Champion Owned with Purple Reign Cattle Co. Semen: $35/Straw; $75/Certificate

Donors In Use:

EF L18 Madame 12Z ET (Purple Kingsley sibling) Purple Marilynne 9M (Daughter of EF 29F Amanda 15U) Purple Dirty Diana 18V SCF Karens Deb 153 100K 412P RRR L18 Penelope 0509 ET

Cattle available from some of the best genetics!

HH EF Debbies Delilah 425A ET

Eubank Farms thank and give best wishes to Bailey Pearl and Trent Ray on exhibiting heifers from our farm.

About Time x Karens Deb Best of luck to Sara Beanblossom on exhibiting Delilah

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Eric and Lori Eubank P.O. Box 11 • Oblong, IL 62449 Eric 618-562-4211 • Kelby 618-553-1629 • Kenin 217-372-8824 eeubank@monteaglemills.com • www.eubankfarms.com Hereford.org

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FALL CLASSIC September 12, 2015

1 p.m. (CST) at the farm near Taylorville, Ill. Selling: Bred Cows, including donors and Bred Heifers, Show Heifer Prospects, 3-in-1 Packages, Herd Bull Prospects, 50 Young Commercial Bred Cows to start calving March 1, 2016 AHA Rep. : John Meents

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

K7 5216 Dominette 1019

BAR-S Ms 5216 922

43106354 • Bred to 10Y for an early January calf. Choice lot with outstanding Hutton heifer calf.

CL 1 Dominette 848U 1ET

42897544 • Sells bred to Wildcat for a January calf. Choice lot with a Stockman heifer calf.

42976153 • Bred to 10Y for an early January calf.

CL 1 Dominette 029X

Churchill Lady 9210W

43041222 • Sells bred to Right On for a January calf.

Sires represented for 2016 calves: Wildcat, Right On, 10Y, 177R, Hutton, Full Throttle and Billy the Kid

43082224 • A flush sells! • A full sib sold for $35,000 in Cooper’s 2013 sale to Churchill & Stuber.

Videos of lots available at HerefordFallClassic.com GUEST CONSIGNORS:

TNT HEREFORDS Ramsey, Ill.

Mark Stephens Taylorville, IL 62658 217-825-7913 Hereford.org

Pete Loehr Peoria, IL 61614 309-692-6026

Chad Crane La Salle, IL 61301 815-712-5739

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Building for the Future Middleswarth Hereford Ranch lays the groundwork for a bright future. by Stephanie White

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hat makes something last for generations? Is it a person’s passion and dedication? What about the will to see success both now and in the future? Or, maybe, it is as simple as believing in your well-cultivated brand.

It is hard to pinpoint one variable, especially when you start digging deep into a cattle operation that will be turning 100 years old in the year to come. When an operation dates back to 1916, like the Middleswarth Hereford Ranch, Torrington, Wyo., it is easy to see, however, that the Middleswarths are doing something right.

“I am the fourth generation on our ranch and we will be celebrating 100 years with the “6M” brand in 2016,” states Jay Middleswarth. “We started in the registered side of the business in 1942. My granddad, father, and uncle are who really built the registered side of the brand and made it to what it stands today. We are just carrying on the tradition

Ashley and Jessica’s grandpa and great uncle Norm (both deceased) with their consignments for the Wyoming Hereford sale in Douglas.

Jay being presented a trophy by the governor and his wife in 1968 after winning the Wyoming State Fair.

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“We are just carrying on the tradition of raising a functional type of cattle that are high in performance and production.” — Jay Middleswarth of raising a functional type of cattle that are high in performance and production.”

Constant focus With several generations of experience raising cattle behind him, Jay made it clear that the Middleswarths still focus on the same issues that they were focusing on in 1942. To narrow that down, he said that he found functionality to be at the top of his priority list. Jay says, “One thing my dad always stressed to me was that the industry is always changing and we have to stay in the middle of the road when it comes to cattle trends. We have to build an animal from the ground up to fit our environment. When you find that animal that works for your ranch, you are finding the most efficient way to run your operation.” The Middleswarth family realized early on that bringing a recognizable brand to the ranch was essential for promoting their herd. In 1954 Jay’s dad went to Brazil as a student and came back with the name that will separate their operation from all others. “The Cruzerio line of Herefords are known for their performance. As ranchers, what we really are is simple. We are grass farmers. We have to yield as much as we can off the grass in our pastures. So what we are always striving for is to get more pounds of beef off of the grass we grow,” says Jay. The Cruzerio name, which is the Brazilian word for dollar, turned into a true trademark for the Middleswarth family. This line of registered Hereford cattle has produced amazing stock, one of the most memorable animals that represent the ranch just might be the bull “The Living Legend,” who was the most popular herd bull of his time. While continuing to stay true to the Hereford breed, the Middleswarth family decided to expand their ranch to try another breed of cattle. “In the 1980’s we diversified into another breed. After we raised the Herefords and the other breed side-by-side, I was able to see just how much more efficient the Hereford breed was and this still stand (stands) true today,” says Jay. “Our farm has been productive enough, even through times of drought,

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Jay and Marsha receiving their 50-year medal at the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting during the American Royal.

that we could continue to supply enough hay for the herd to keep them going during (times) of bad weather. This is also (a) credit to the Hereford cow. She does well through the good times, but will get through the rough times just as easily.”

Adapting for the future When it comes to facing diversity in the everchanging world of cattle ranching, Jay says the Hereford breed is one that has faced obstacles in the past and will continue to face them with stride in the future. “It is all about adapting to the current trends. One of my purposes in life is to continue the operation for the next generation. We want to help our next group of ranchers with raising Herefords anyway we can,” says Jay. “I do not think there will be a time where I will never not have a Hereford cow around. For as long as I am alive, it is my plan. This is how passionate I am about these cows.” continued on page 132...

Ashley with her family the year she retired from the NJHA board and received her golden bull award, Louisville, Ky., 2006.

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Jay shares that looking into Jessica was elected to the 2014where the market is heading 15, National Junior Hereford “As much pride as we keeps them current and Association (NJHA) board. have in the junior events productive. Jessica says, “One of the many “A part of the business that reasons I ran for the board was and as much as we were I always like to make a note that our breed is so large and involved in the junior of is that I listen to what the there are so many opportunities to packers have to say when it see other ranches and operations. programs, it is nice to see comes to how we breed our I want to see what they do and our family give back to cattle. I try very hard to work how they compare to mine.” my operation that way, because Jay and Marsha’s oldest the Hereford association.” what is in the feedlot is the daughter, Ashley, also served ultimate product,” Jay says. on the NJHA board. She works —Marsha Middleswarth Jay and his wife, Marsha, for Oklahoma State University’s have raised two daughters on Robert M. Kerr Food & Ag their Wyoming ranch. Each daughter has a clear Products Center in Stillwater. passion for the industry and the future that it holds “Growing up in the Hereford business and for them. serving on the NJHA board has been one of the For the youngest daughter, Jessica, where she was best experiences of my life,” Ashley says. “The raised is not taking precedence over her passion for education you receive in the cattle industry is daily the breed. She just recently finished her freshman experience and the people you meet along the way year in college at Butler Community College in are invaluable. There are truly no greater people in El Dorado, Kansas. She is going to school on a the world than those in our Hereford family.” scholarship for livestock judging and is studying Marsha says that her and Jay’s philosophy when animal science and agricultural marketing. it came to the girls’ participation with the Hereford “I am hoping these next three years of school breed was two-fold. will lead me toward what I want to do. I would love “The Hereford youth program is, as far as we to someday own my own operation and stay in the are concerned, one of the best youth programs that Hereford breed. I am just not sure yet where I will there is in the county. We very much encouraged end up,” Jessica says. the girls to get involved in any way they can so they

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can give back, as well as continue learning every chance they could,” says Marsha. “As much pride as we have in the junior events and as much as we were involved in the junior programs, it is nice to see our family give back to the Hereford association.”

Passion for the breed Marsha added that the opportunities the American Hereford Association (AHA) has given her family have been great and are filled with fond memories. “It was important for us to show the girls that if you receive from this organization you must give back. While doing that, they are also promoting our breed and they must promote the Hereford breed to continue to stay in business. These girls are fifth generation ranchers and the passion for Herefords runs deep. The junior association, and things similar, has given the girls a platform to promote Hereford beef. I can easily share that both of my girls are extremely passionate about the breed, and what they have gained while being a part of the Hereford Association was beneficial in more ways than one.” Marsha served on the National Hereford Women board and, at one time, was president of the board. She says that her family feels very strongly about participation within the Association and also in giving personal time back to the Hereford group and helping to promote the breed.

“Herefords, for us, are truly a way of life and what gets us up everyday. We are incredibly fortunate to have this purpose in life.” —Marsha Middleswarth Marsha says, “As a wife who walked into the Hereford breed, it has truly been a blessing to get involved in the AHA. I find that this particular group of people is very passionate and that there are still, older generations who want to see the breed continue. We are very encouraged by the next generation coming up and to see their passion is positive. Herefords, for us, are truly a way of life and what gets us up everyday. We are incredibly fortunate to have this purpose in life. Our breed has definitely seen its share of ups and downs, but the people within the breed have really stuck around. We are now seeing an upswing again and with that has came a very passionate next group of breeders.” Passing a ranch down from one inspiring generation to the next can mean success, but looking toward the future may be just what makes this ranch continue moving forward for another 100 years. HW

Jessica exhibiting the reserve champion horned female at the 2011 Junior National Hereford Expo, Kansas City, Mo.

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Please join us for the

Northwest Hereford Tour September 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; October 2 Tour Stops Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho Simplot L&L Feedlot, Grandview, Idaho Shaw Cattle Co., Caldwell, Idaho Chandler Herefords, Baker City, Ore. Harrell Herefords, Baker City, Ore. Pendleton Woolen Mills, Pendleton, Ore. CX Ranch, Pomeroy, Wash. Ottley Herefords, Quincy, Wash. BB Cattle Co., Connell, Wash. Tour begins on Tuesday afternoon and concludes Friday evening in Boise.

Come see the unique diversity of the inland Northwest from southwest Idaho, eastern Oregon and eastern Washington. Tour sponsored by Idaho Hereford Association and OWNI Hereford Association

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Join us on March 14, 2016 for our annual sale at Spring Cove Ranch, Bliss, Idaho

Our sale will include progeny featuring… C GOHR 9158 ABOUT TIME 1101 Sire: CRR About Time 743 Dam: C Miss Nitro 9158 CE 0.3; BW 2.0; WW 51; YW 79; MM 27; M&G 53; MCE 2.3; MCW 106; UDDR 1.14; TEAT 1.14; SC 0.7; FAT -0.004; REA 0.59; MARB 0.05; BMI$ 16; CEZ$ 14; BII$ 13; CHB$ 25

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ANHINGA VIC X101 H82 P41038119 — Calved: Dec. 31, 1997 — Tattoo: BE H82 PW 858 VICTOR S84 PW S84 VICTOR X101 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P23348876 PW 08P VICTORIA T77

RHF VICTOR 0201 858 PW H54 VICTORIA K50 SF VICTOR K90 08P PW F25 VICTORIA J13

FHR 030 PROSPECT 120 AF 120 BANDITA B24 P23593709 AF VICTORIA 69R 18Z

FHR PROSPECTOR 030 FHR C4 GIANTESS Z8 ANHINGA VIC 37J 69R {SOD}{DLF,HYC,IEF} AF VICTORIA M43 S3

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DeLHawk Sapphire 102A ET • 2014 NAILE Champion Female • Full sisters sell September 19th

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Hereford Generations by Bridget Beran

ustainability is a key buzzword in the agriculture industry today. However, its necessity is ever-present in proper herd management, especially when future generations are considered.

“Sustainability is being able to maintain your cattle operation with a steady food supply so it is vital that we have sustainable cattle production, not just from the cattle industry but from a food source industry as well,” says Jaymelynn Farney, extension specialist at Kansas State University. While Farney says there are no set methods for maintaining a herd, being willing to think outside the box is vitally important to the longevity of a herd.

Sustainability defined Iowa State animal science professor Dan Loy says one major aspect of sustainable herd management is to have the ability to make a living in a way that can effectively transfer those assets to the next generation, having a transition plan and working through issues about estate planning. “If you ask most cattle producers about sustainability they’ll answer in some various ways about leaving the operation better than they found it,” Loy says. “But you also have to make sure that the next generation has the ability to adapt and change to be profitable and sustain what you have spent years building.” Another important aspect to sustainable herd management, according to Loy, is treating the land in a manner that will help conserve it for years to come. Citing especially erodible land Loy said it is important that producers manage their ground in their pastures to retain soil and protect water quality. “Environmental stewardship is vital for ensuring that the land is just as productive for the next generation as it is for the current,” Loy says. Loy advises that the best thing producers can do is look 10 and 15 years down the road and consider a long-range plan. While he says many producers are great at looking at current genetics and maintaining the quality of their operations, they

forget to look down the line at where the industry is going, instead of just where it is. “For a herd manager or owner, planning for the future and preparing the next generation is absolutely necessary,” says David Baker, farm transition specialist for the Beginning Farmer Center. “For these families that own these cattle herds, they need to take time to plan the future with a successor in mind. So many haven’t thought about the ongoing process.” Baker recommends that producers evaluate their markets and consider how to use ever-evolving continued on page 142...

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“Keeping records is one of the things that you just have to have to be sustainable.” — Jaymelynn Farney technology to better market to consumers. Working with other industries, such as meat packers and small locker plants, to create a partner link to the public can also greatly improve the long-term success of a beef operation, in Baker’s opinion. “You have to build your reputation of producing safe, quality food,” Baker said. Keeping in-depth records is high on the sustainability priority list for Farney. She recommends producers look carefully at how individual animals are performing in the herd and include those animals that are under performing in the culling process.

Efficiency matters “Keeping records is one of the things that you just have to have to be sustainable,” Farney says. “The

Neilyne Arctic Annie 2A —

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most common mistake is not having an accurate depiction of individual cow performance. If you have one cow that consistently weans the lightest weight calf and she eats the same amount as the rest of your cows, she’s not very efficient. So if you don’t know individual cow performance, you’re not maximizing the efficiency of your operation.” Efficiency is an essential piece in the sustainability puzzle. Producers should always be looking for ways to streamline their operations, according to Loy. “Producers that survive are the ones that have a lower cost of production. You’ve always got to be trying to be more efficient and profitable, even in times like this when everyone is profiting,” Loy says. “This industry is cyclical in nature, so those that manage in a sustainable and cost-effective way are positioning themselves so that when profits become narrow they are successful.” Baker, who predominantly works with new farmers and ranchers, urges older producers, especially those without a successor, to reach out to young producers and vice versa. The Beginning Farmer Center has a program called AgLink, which helps match young people looking to start in the agriculture industry with an older producer that lacks a successor and serves as a platform for introduction. “I like to work with other young people to help them get established,” Baker says. “A good strong community has to have a good base for the next generation to come back to and consider what they might need to help them get started.” While there’s no set way of guaranteeing longevity, there are a multitude of things that producers can do to ensure that their ranch will stand the test of time. “Sustainability is being able to stay in the business,” Farney says. “You have to be willing to try new things. Just being willing to try new management systems that aren’t considered the norm is the best way to stay in the cattle business.” HW

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YV 35X ZAM 15Z {DLF,IEF,HYF}

Pictured at 12 months

• An outcross pedigree. Adding bone, hair and maternal power while keeping the numbers strong. A trait leader in birth weight and stability. Fully pigmented, fully marked. Zam’s mother, YV 7X, is in our transplant program this year. • BW 79 lb., Adj. WW 865 lb. and Adj. YW 1,387 lb. • Semen qualifies for U.S.A and Australia • Call us for sire details or to order semen. Pictured as a 2 1/2–year-old

YV 82R POWER SOURCE 710T SNS 40L RED SILVER 82R YV 710T SUN POWER LAD 35X {DLF IEF HYF} SNS 24K BRITISH LADY 120M C02943412 AGA 72M MISS SUNSHINE LAD 282P XTC 38J SUNSHINE LAD 72M AGA 191G MISS STANDARD ET 147L SNS 109L SILVER STONE 81N YV 81N SILVER SKY LASS 7X {DLF IEF HYF} C02943377 SNS 24K SKY BRIT LADY 93M

K 64H RIBSTONE LAD 109L SNS 67F SILVER SKY LADY 107H PYRAMID POWER 27D 24K SNS 67F BIG SKY LADY 108H

CE BW WW YW MM TM MCE SC CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB 4.4 -0.1 56.3 90.2 16.9 45.1 1.5 1.2 105.4 1.3 154.7 66.4 0.087 0.09 0.16

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Full brother to C Miles McKee 2103 ET C 88X GOLD RIBEYE 1312 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

Sire: NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET • Dam: C Notice Me ET

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Sire: CRR About Time 743 • Dam: RF Goldilocks 6024

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New Sires in Service for 2015 KCF Bennett Sensation A350 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 8.0 (.32); BW 0.3 (.45); WW 59 (.35); YW 87 (.39); MM 36 (.19); M&G 65; MCE 4.2 (.26); MCW 71 (.34); UDDR 1.33 (P); TEAT 1.38 (P); SC 1.7 (.33); FAT 0.045 (.30); REA 0.36 (.29); MARB 0.28 (.27); BMI$ 28; CEZ$ 24; BII$ 23; CHB$ 31 • Thickness and top performance. AHA GE•EPD Used heavily in our AI program.

KCF Bennett 936 A422 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 2.9 (.29); BW 2.7 (.45); WW 66 (.35); YW 118 (.39); MM 26 (.18); M&G 59; MCE 3.0 (.24); MCW 117 (.33); UDDR 1.18 (P); TEAT 1.18 (P); SC 1.7 (.33); FAT 0.010 (.29); REA 0.62 (.28); MARB 0.35 (.25); BMI$ 29; CEZ$ 18; BII$ 23; CHB$ 40 • Outstanding performance. AHA GE•EPD Also used in our AI program.

Gerber Bishop 077B {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 2.1 (.14); BW 3.4 (.43); WW 68 (.34); YW 115 (.35); MM 26 (.18); M&G 60; MCE 2.7 (.11); MCW 118 (.32); UDDR 1.31 (P); TEAT 1.33 (P); SC 1.7 (.22); FAT 0.036 (.24); REA 0.76 (.24); MARB 0.15 (.22); BMI$ 26; CEZ$ 17; BII$ 21; CHB$ 35 • Another top 936 son. AHA • Owned with Doug Gerber. GE•EPD

LJR MSU 837S Affirm 40A {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE -0.7 (.12); BW 3.8 (.39); WW 54 (.32); YW 90 (.33); MM 26 (.15); M&G 54; MCE 0.9 (.10); MCW 102 (.24); UDDR 0.94 (P); TEAT 1.01 (P); SC 0.4 (.10); FAT 0.026 (.20); REA 0.12 (.20); MARB 0.21 (.17); BMI$ 12; CEZ$ 12; BII$ 8; CHB$ 26 • Top carcass performer from a strong maternal line. • Owned with Journagan Ranch AHA GE•EPD

Proven Genetics Donor for 2015 Comprehensive Trait Measurement New Sires in Service for New 2012 MM MISS GISELLE T472 A 747 {DLF,HYF,IEF} Continuous Improvement KCF Bennett Revolution X339 ET CE 2.5 (P); BW 2.0 (.25); WW 60 (.25); YW 96 (.24); MM 28 (.19); RFI evaluation of all replacement females M&G 57; MCE 0.9 (P); MCW 73 (.20); SC 0.7 (.18); FAT 0.050 (.24); REA 0.49 (.23); MARB 0.21testing (.21); BMI$ 16;over CEZ$ 15;300 BII$ 12; yearly CHB$ 30 since 2006, Complete feedlot and carcass data on all sires KCF Bennett Revolution Y111 CE 2.6 (.12); BW 2.5 (.37); WW 64 (.29); YW 106 (P+); MM 31 (.16); Our latest feedlot closeouts from 231-head, M&G 63; MCE 1.4 (.09); MCW 82 (.21); SC 1.3 (P+); FAT 0.060 (P+); REA 0.40 (P+); MARB 0.43 BMI$ 23; CEZ$ 63.3% 17; BII$ 18; CHB$ 36 92% Choice or(P+);Prime, yield, 805 HCW, avg. YG 2.6 KCF Bennett Proficient Y80 CE 5.3 (.10); BW 0.9 (.37); WW 55 (.29); YW 86 (P+); MM 29 (.16);

CE 3.3 (.09); BW -0.3 (.37); WW 42 (.29); YW 61 (P+); MM 20 (.11); MM T472 M&GGerber 41; MCE 0.5 (.07);X034 MCW 73 (.21); UDDR 0.99 (P); CE 1.6 (.03); BW 4.5 (.39); WW 48 (.30); YW 84 (.32); MM 20 (.09); TEAT 0.91 (P); SC 0.6 (.07); FAT 0.022 (P+); REA 0.36 (P+); M&G 44; MCE -1.3 (.02); MCW 95 (.21); SC 0.7 (.05); FAT 0.000 (.20); MARB 0.69 (P+); BMI$ 24; CEZ$ REA 0.44 (.19); MARB 0.25 (.17); BMI$ 18; CEZ$ 15; BII$ 16;18; CHB$BII$ 28 22; CHB$ 32 • Carcass leader with REA 11.34, ratio 111; • REA 12.03, ratio 118; MARB 4.1, ratio 119; Excellent RFI value Marb 8.36, ratio 186, leading our ET program.

MM Bennett R245 X 198

CE 1.1 (.03); BW 2.4 (.37); WW 50 (.30); YW 73 (.31); MM 18 (.14); M&G 42; MCE 0.4 (.03); MCW 67 (.24); SC 0.8 (.08); FAT 0.000 (.21); REA 0.33 (.20); MARB 0.20 (.19); BMI$ 20; CEZ$ 16; BII$ 18; CHB$ 26 • REA 11.67, ratio 115; MARB 3.82, ratio 111; low BW

M&G 56; MCE 4.7 (.08); MCW 79 (.22); SC 1.3 (P+); FAT 0.010 (P+); REA 0.40 (P+); MARB 0.21 (P+); BMI$ 25; CEZ$ 21; BII$ 20; CHB$ 30

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“Do your homework” and “Be patient” are part of the insight this specialist shares with farm and ranch families as they work through a three-phase process. by Kindra Gordon

t’s a common quip among farm families — a parent tells a son or daughter, “Someday this will all be yours.” The presumption is that the younger generation will inherit the family business.

But Gary Sipiorski of Madison, Wis., cautions against making presumptions, saying, “Verbal promises don’t mean much if things change.” As examples, he says divorce, death or remarriage can change a situation quickly. And, as a result, he underscores, “If it is not in writing, it may not happen the way you’ve been told.” Sipiorski has worked with farm families for four decades, including nearly 20 years in banking and numerous roles on ag-related advisory councils. Currently he works with the nutrition firm Vita Plus and has given many presentations on estate transfer across the U.S. and internationally.

Generational advice His advice to farm families is two-fold. To the older generation, he says: “Get your homework done.” Along with this, he emphasizes the need to start giving the next generation meaningful responsibilities in the operation. Sipiorski says, “This is called on-the-job training.” He acknowledges that mistakes are part of the learning process for the younger generation, and they will gain confidence and knowledge as they see their decisions turning out successfully. To the younger generation, he says: “Be patient.” That said, Sipiorski suggests a step-by-step approach as a family farm is transitioned to the next generation. Ideally, he says, the process should be started when the older generation is about 55. To this generation, he says, “It may seem like you just got the operation paid for, but you are not going to be able to do this forever.” He adds, “I’m not telling you to give it away, but start the process and have things in order because things happen. Today there are too many zeros behind the numbers (i.e. million dollar operations), not to have a succession plan in place.” He notes that busy days often turn into busy years, and it becomes easy to put off transition

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Three phases Sipiorski underscores that succession planning is a long-term project, and to prevent it from becoming overwhelming, he advises breaking it into three phases. Each phase may take several months. For Phase 1, he suggests starting with a family discussion. This allows the opportunity to ask the question “What do you want to do?” and find out each individual’s thoughts. continued on page 152...

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During this meeting, he emphasizes that it is important to take notes and write down people’s ideas. Additional details that should be determined during Phase 1 include:

• Review copies of the farm’s legal structures.

All involved should be aware if the farm is an S or C corporation, an LLC or a partnership and of wills, trusts or other written agreements. Sipiorski says, “Mom and dad need to share that information.”

• Do a balance sheet for the farm, and “Do

• Do a complete machinery list, also with

• Complete personal balance sheets that

fair-market values.

show farm assets owned (or percent of farm ownership) for each individual.

More Tips for Succession Planning Succession planning takes time and a fair amount of paperwork. Gary Sipiorski suggests that before you see an attorney, you have all your financial documents in order. He says, “You will accomplish more with an attorney by having financials, business structures and wills in hand before the meeting; this will also save time and attorney fees.” You can either prepare your financials on your own or hire a financial consultant, who will still be less expensive than having a lawyer put together the financial documents. As a second tip, Sipiorski advises seeking the services of professionals who know agriculture and understand current ag tax laws. Sipiorski also encourages a positive attitude every day. He points out that thoughts become words, words become actions, actions become habits, habits become values and values become your destiny. HW

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• If necessary, do a farm real estate appraisal, as well as an appraisal on livestock and machinery. Depending on value changes, balance sheets may need to be redone.

• Establish and/or review wills of each family member.

• Complete cash flows for the three previous

years and a summary document to average all three years. A new-year projection should also be completed with key financial benchmarks calculated. Sipiorski emphasizes that no matter what you have in assets, without cash flow, the business is not going to work.

this annually,” says Sipiorski, who says this information helps show growth of the operation. He advises using best-estimated and fair-market values for land, buildings, livestock, feed and machinery.

• Meet with a financial consultant. • Meet with your banker to review loans. • Meet with your attorney to review (or establish) the LLC, corporation or partnership agreement.

• Review what specific loans exist and whose

names are on them. Also review the current balance owed, interest rates and when payments are due, as well as the collateral backing each existing loan.

• Review the real estate taxes and be aware

whose name or business entities are listed on them.

For Phase 2, Sipiorski suggests meeting with several professionals to help guide your next steps. In this phase, you are gathering information to help make eventual decisions for the succession plan and what the older generation wants — and can afford — to do. Steps during this phase may include:

Finally, for Phase 3, it is time for the older generation to decide “What do we want to do?” Sipiorski emphasizes that consideration must be given to lifestyle needs during retirement before final decisions are made. Steps during this phase may include:

• Determine how the actual transition of assets will take place. Will it be a land contract, a bank loan or a gift?

• Discuss the timeline for the transition and for

• Based on cash flow projections, determine how

the older generation to stay involved.

much the farm can afford to pay for wages and the lifestyle needs of the families involved.

• Consider if the farm should diversify to

• Determine if all farm assets are needed. • Decide if there are issues with off-farm siblings

• Hold a family discussion so all family members

increase revenue.

that need to be addressed.

know the general objective of your plan. Sipiorski concludes, “Parents, make a plan while you are alive.” HW

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Real Bulls for the Real World RL Big Time 005B

Sire: CRR About Time 743 • MGS: HCC Legacy S01 ET • 2015 NWSS Spring Calf Champion • Exciting young sire that seems to get better every day • Powerful, smooth and super sound • Semen Available

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

2.2 4.0 54 83 27 54 1.6 97 1.23 1.26 0.6 -0.034 0.50 0.08 16 16 13 29

RL Big Time 005B

4B Solution 416

Sire: KJ 968R Polled Solution 668ZET • MGS: SHF Wonder M326 W18 ET • Super set of EPDs • Deep sided and balanced • Young sire from which we expect great things

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

1.9 2.7 61 94 24 54 1.6 98 1.24 1.23 1.1 0.032 0.53 0.22 22 16 18 31

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4B Solution 416

KJ BJ 854P Eclipse 314X ET

Sire: CRR About Time 743 • MGS: Mohican Hunter 57H • Calving ease with growth • First heifers coming into production are good with nice udders • Excellent phenotype

KJ BJ 854P Eclipse 314X ET

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

3.8 -0.6 55 79 29 56 3.3 101 1.14 1.13 0.7 -0.011 0.70 0.19 20 18 15 31

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KJ F202 Ambassador 204S ET

Sire: KJ 520E Victor 417L • MGS: BAR JZ Tradition 434V • Pictured at 9 years old breeding cows • Daughters are excellent with beautiful udders

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

6.1 1.6 50 59 24 49 2.8 56 1.02 1.02 0.0 -0.018 0.55 -0.45 8 18 4 15

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KJ F202 Ambassador 204S ET

SHF Zeppelin 023R Z109

Sire: KJ C&L J119 Logic 023R ET • MGS: SHF Tug R117 T57 • Calving ease • Moderate frame

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

7.1 -1.7 46 65 29 52 5.0 48 1.25 1.25 1.0 0.055 0.15 0.37 23 23 19 25

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SHF Zeppelin 023R Z109

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Sire: C Harland Too ET • MGS: CL 1 Domino 955W BW 2.5; WW 49; YW 80; MM 36; M&G 60; SC 0.9; REA 0.59; MARB 0.04

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FOUR L 3027 DOMINETTE Z0038

Sire: UPS Domino 3027 • MGS: Golden Oak Outcross 18U BW 2.0; WW 51; YW 82; MM 35; M&G 60; SC 1.2; REA 0.43; MARB 0.23

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FOUR L 8015 HARLAND TOO C5002

Sire: C Harland Too ET • Dam: Four L 3027 Dominette Z0038 BW 1.0; WW 51; YW 77; MM 36; M&G 62; SC 0.9; REA 0.62; MARB 0.14

BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

5190 Clay Farm Rd., Atwood, TN 38220 Tom Lane 615-804-0500 • tomlane26@gmail.com Albert Stone, manager 931-200-0164 • astone_52@yahoo.com

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All Things Demonstrating loyalty to the Hereford breed just became easier with the new ShopHereford.com. by Allison Fortner

ith technology at their fingertips, the possibilities are endless for Hereford enthusiasts. That’s why the new ShopHereford.com, featuring Hereford-branded items, stole the show when it

launched in late April. This pointand-click shopping site puts the power of Hereford promotion into the hands of the breed’s biggest fans, enabling instantaneous purchasing of a wide array of Hereford products.

On the homepage of ShopHereford.com, visitors are greeted by the logos of the organizations represented on the website and can view featured products that are updated on a regular basis.

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The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) LLC launched this one-stop shop for all things Hereford as an online store for visitors to purchase items that promote the Hereford breed, including AHA, the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA), the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and the CHB brand. A communications team from AHA, CHB and NJHA collaborated with Streetmarc of Westport, Conn., to develop the website that is both user-friendly and easy to navigate. Andrew Brooks, CHB LLC vice president of marketing and a member of the website development team, says, “Our producers are raising a premium product to feed the world. This website is just one more avenue for us to help them tell their story and show the spirit and passion we have for being a part of Team Hereford.” ShopHereford.com was created with the customer in mind and includes features that ensure an enjoyable online shopping experience. Its creators also wanted to be able to control the look and feel of the site while possessing the security and ability to grow AHA and CHB options, explains Brooks. The website is visually appealing and makes finding the right product Hereford.org

a breeze with the upper-righthand-corner “search” bar and five categories for purchase possibilities.

Butcher Shop The first of these categories is the “Butcher Shop,” the one-stop online shop for purchasing CHB, which was previously only available at select grocery retailers and restaurants. Shoppers may now order CHB and have the products shipped overnight anywhere in the United States. Products will include ribeyes, T-bones, strips and tenderloin steaks throughout the year. Regarding the branding possibilities of the site, Brooks says, “It basically expands our reach to all 50 states, and even beyond that — we can reach our followers world-wide. We have Hereford enthusiasts all over the world, and now they can get the great beef they crave.”

A click to the “Butcher Shop” page means next-day access to CHB®, including a selection of ribeyes, T-bones, tenderloins and strip steaks.

Home Décor The “Home Décor” category encourages visitors to showcase Hereford passion both in the kitchen and in their other living spaces. Enthusiasts can now display their love for the breed throughout their homes by purchasing unique wall art, prints, cutting blocks and pillow covers from the “Home Décor” selection. Customers also have the opportunity to support Hereford youth by purchasing the beautiful historic prints and handmade pillow covers offered by HYFA. Profits from the sale of these items go toward scholarships and continued on page 162... Hereford.org

Prints and pillows of “Anxiety 4” and “Silver” historical Hereford artwork are offered by HYFA. Profits from the sale of these products will benefit youth through scholarships and the support of junior activities.

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youth activities, ensuring purchase of these pieces of historical artwork will improve homes and opportunities for Hereford youth across the nation.

Apparel

Customized breed promotion

To exhibit Hereford loyalty outside the home, customers can buy clothing proudly displaying AHA and CHB brands. With categories for men, women and youth, the “Apparel” section invites entire families to outfit themselves in the latest Hereford gear. Jackets, vests, fleeces and shirts are among the apparel currently offered, with new items being added regularly. Included in the apparel section is the red show vest that Hereford exhibitors of all ages are encouraged to wear at national Hereford shows. Purchasing these vests is now easier than ever. Be sure to snag yours before the next national show.

The American Hereford Association (AHA) relies on breeders to help promote our great breed at their sales. As a gesture of gratitude for this promotion, AHA would like to thank Creative Services catalog customers and Hereford World advertisers who meet certain criteria by providing them with ShopHereford.com gift cards (see Table 1). Breeders will receive the electronic gift card two months prior to their sale to purchase a customized sale kit. While AHA has distributed kits with promotional items previously, the old kits contained pre-selected materials. This new system will allow breeders to pick the Hereford promotional materials they think will best promote Hereford to their sale audience. Items to choose from include brochures, posters, koozies, pens, pocket guides, license plates and cow herd record books. Building a “Ranch Kit” is now easy and fun, with an added bonus of customization. Build one today! HW

General Store

With categories for men, women and youth, all members of families may find the latest Hereford gear to fit their style.

Type of customer

Gift card amount

Creative Service catalog customers or Hereford World advertisers selling more than 100 Hereford bulls

$100

Creative Service catalog customers (breeder or consignment and bull or female)

$75

Hereford World advertisers selling 50 to 99 Hereford bulls

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If visitors cannot find a product anywhere else on the site, they can find it in the “General Store.” From pens to pocket guides to coolers, the “General Store” provides a wide variety of Hereford promotional products. Gearing up with license plates, koozies, cow herd record books and backpacks to support the Hereford breed is now just a click away. Hereford.org

Ranch Kits Many items offered in the “General Store” are also available in “Ranch Kits.” Members can find AHA and CHB branded materials to distribute at sales, trade shows or community events under the “Ranch Kit” section. The website makes it easy to pick from the multiple items to build customized breeder ranch kits that promote the Hereford advantage. As an incentive for those invested in AHA marketing efforts, Creative Service catalog customers and Hereford World advertisers are eligible to receive ShopHereford.com gift cards to customize their own ranch kits with promotional materials to distribute on sale day. They may choose from promotional products including posters, brochures, pocket guides to CHB certification and much more. Look for more information on gift card eligibility in the “Customized breed promotion” sidebar.

Looking forward While ShopHereford.com currently offers a wide range of products, AHA and CHB wish for the site to serve as the one-stop shop for all members’ gift needs. New items will be added frequently. “You can expect to see clothing lines expanded, more of a variety in co-branded items, more beef options as we grow, and maybe even a beverage and beef option down the road. You’ll have to check back regularly to find out exactly what,” says Brooks, hinting at inventory expansion possibilities. If customers cannot decide on a gift from the many products offered on ShopHereford.com, a “gift card” option is the way to go. Customers may purchase gift cards in amounts of $10, $25, $50 or $100 to give as birthday, holiday

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Navigate your way to the “Ranch Kits” page to find a wide selection of Hereford promotional items. Breeders can pick and choose the items to create a kit to promote AHA and CHB advantages at local trade shows, community events and sales.

or “just because” presents to their fellow Hereford enthusiasts. ShopHereford.com was created with the interest of Hereford lovers at heart, so customer satisfaction is a vital component of the site. Visitors are encouraged to share ideas for additional merchandise they would like to see on ShopHereford.com by emailing info@herefordbeef.org. A link for suggestions is also displayed in the lower left corner of each website page.

While customers of the site can feel confident in their purchases and look forward to the new inventory, the real goal of ShopHereford.com is to start conversations and build relationships. We invite you to promote the site to friends, family and co-workers to help us plant the seeds of growth. HW

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Southern Alberta Hereford Tour Sept. 19-20, 2015

(Following the Holden Sale, Sept. 17 and Churchill Sale, Sept. 18. Only 1½ hours from LCI) We invite you to a weekend Hereford Tour at three ranches with many guest displays of other Alberta Hereford breeders. For updated info on maps, schedules, accommodations and a complete list of breeders, please visit: www.facebook.com/southernalbertaherefordtour2015. First stop: Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. at Doenz Ranches (LCI Herefords), Warner, AB, 403-642-7694 — Lunch Served Second stop: Sept. 19, 2:30 p.m. at Lilybrook Herefords Inc., Claresholm, AB, 403-625-6316 — Supper Served Third stop: Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. at Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch, Okotoks, AB, 403-852-3865 — Lunch Served

Bulls and Females for Sale at All Times, One or a Truck Load

The Lilybrook Steers at Kasko Feedyard The close out on 100 steers is as follows: Start feed on February 21 at 948 lb. End feed on July 27 at 1,544 lb. Days on feed: 157 Gain: 596 lb. Average Daily Gain (ADG): 3.78 lb. Dry Matter Intake/Pound of Gain (DMG): 5.66 Cost per pound of gain: 75.38 cents

U.S. Semen Available

We collect and keep track of any measurable trait, including some RFI research, LBH is home to the largest Carcass Ultrasound program for Herefords in Canada and we retain ownership on all our steers to finish.

U.S. Semen Available

AGA 121G STANMORE 20J

CC 77J STERLING 39T

LBH 157K RIBSTONE 40W

MCCOY 58G JACKPOT ET 105X

CE 1.8; BW 3.2; WW 47.3; YW 70.5; M 32.8; TM 56.5; REA -0.17; MARB 0.37

CE 1.7; BW 0.8; WW 54.1; YW 80.6; M 34.4; TM 61.5; REA -0.28; MARB 0.27

CE -2.7; BW 6.4; WW 50.0; YW 88.8; M 34.0; TM 59.0; REA 0.04; MARB 0.32

CE 2.2; BW 2.7; WW 56.3; YW 89.2; M 12.6; TM 40.8; REA 0.04; MARB 0.32

Andy and Margaret Schuepbach Ruth, Michelle and Daniel Box 2044, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0 403-625-4693 Cell 403-625-6316 • Fax 403-625-1500 andy@lilybrookherefords.com

10 miles (16 km.) east of Claresholm to sign, then 4½ miles (7.2 km.) north

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Introducing… KCF BENNETT ADDITION B262 ET We are proud to own this great sire prospect with White Hawk Ranch, Barnes Herefords and Still River Ranch. P43500553 — Calved: Feb. 22, 2014 — Tattoo: RE B262

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF BENNETT INFLUENCE Z80 {DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS PROFICIENT U201 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43282587 KCF MISS M326 R52 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 774 N45 UPS DOMINO 3027 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 3027 Z44 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43282768 KCF MISS DURANGO X72 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

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CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} UPS MISS DIAMOND 1353 THM DURANGO 4037 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS PROFICIENT U224 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

6.5 0.8 67 108 30 63 5.0 92 1.39 1.38 1.6 0.034 0.62 0.60 32 23 25 44

.24 .34 .25 .28 .14 .21 .30 P P .19 .22 .22 .19

Also using… KCF BENNETT 732T Z84 ET

• Maternal brother to KCF Bennett Revolution X51 • Polled son of CL 1 Domino 732T

HUTH 813 DOMINO 3027 Z006 • Unique pedigree • Son of UPS Domino 3027

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CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

5.0 2.9 67 104 33 66 5.8 81 1.28 1.38 1.2 0.047 0.64 0.29 24 20 17 36

.31 .45 .33 .35 .21 .26 .33 P P .23 .30 .31 .28

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CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

4.7 1.1 66 112 27 60 1.8 129 1.15 1.14 1.6 0.022 0.52 0.54 30 20 25 43 .31 .35 .29 .32 .20 .27 .31 P P .23 .30 .29 .26

And…

GRANDVIEW CMR NO WORRIES 9064 ET • Unique pedigree • Outstanding EPD spread • Many thought he had the top sire group at the Grandview CMR dispersion

SEMEN AVAILABLE

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

3.4 2.2 65 106 26 59 -0.2 100 1.26 1.21 1.0 0.078 0.59 0.33 20 16 15 34

.27 .65 .45 .45 .22 .22 .33 .30 .29 .12 .29 .29 .27

Visitors Always Welcome CATTLE FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

P.O. Box 488 • Madison, GA 30650 Whitey Hunt 706-342-5353 Weyman Hunt 706-474-0536 www.innisfailfarm.com Hereford.org

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Progeny From These Elite Donors Will Sell…

Remitall-West Marvel ET 76Y

Remitall Marvel 78T

CE BW WW YW MM TM MCE SC

CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB

-3.7 +4.5 +62.0 +99.9 +24.8 +55.8 +4.6 +1.1 +87.8 -2.1 +164.6 +139.1 +0.007 +0.31 +0.18

CE BW WW YW MM TM MCE SC

CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB

CE BW WW YW MM TM MCE SC

+1.1 +2.3 +53.2 +86.2 +27.2 +53.8 +6.1

+84.3 +1.0 +164.5 +171.4 -0.029 +0.29 +0.24

-7.4 +6.7 +68.8 +117.4 +27.4 +61.8 +0.8 +1.1 +121.9 -2.7 +169.4 +156.2 +0.001 +0.54 +0.20

+1.3

CE BW WW YW MM TM MCE SC

-3.0 +5.1 +53.1 +84.6 +30.2 +56.8 +3.2 +0.6 +93.5 -0.1 +163.4 +130.2 -0.006 +0.38 -0.02

CE BW WW YW MM TM MCE SC

0.0 +3.2 +58.4 +100.4 +22.3 +51.5 +4.4

+94.5

-1.8 +4.6 +57.6 +98.2 +18.5 +47.3 +6.3

+1.6

-1.3 +158.1 +159.3 -0.004 +0.30 +0.23

CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB

Glenlees 101N Bailey 78Y

STAR Miss Haylee 39U

CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB

Remitall Rita 13T

Remitall-West Yellow Rose 2Y

CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB

Remitall-West Marvel ET 40Z

CE BW WW YW MM TM MCE SC

CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB

-0.2 +4.0 +44.4 +72.8 +30.7 +52.9 +3.5 +0.7 +87.4 +0.6 +155.3 +101.5 +0.020 +0.28 0.00

CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB

+1.0 +113.6 -0.9 +151.0 +160.1 -0.017 +0.60 +0.10

Remitall-West Marvel ET 38Y CE BW WW YW MM TM MCE SC

CW STAY MPI FMI FAT REA MARB

-6.1 +5.3 +55.9 +91.4 +20.9 +48.9 +3.6 +1.0 +97.0 -1.2 +153.0 +122.2 +0.011 +0.39 +0.12

SIRES: Remitall-West Game Day ET 74Y Remitall-West Chicago ET 83Y Remitall-West Havana ET 33A Remitall-West Beliveau 6Z CB 57U Can Doo 102Y MHPH 521X Action 106A Boyd Banker 0015 ET NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET

The Remitall West Production Sale

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Remitall-W Start Me Up ET 7B Last year’s high selling bull calf at $165,000 to Topp Herefords, N.D., and Castle Herefords, Okla.

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STYLE, SOUNDNESS, BONE AND POWER —

BUILT BY MASON

CHAC MASON 2214 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43303660 — Calved: Feb. 6, 2012 — Tattoo: LE 2214/RE CHAC

THM DURANGO 4037 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CS BOOMER 29F {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR ABOUT TIME 743 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} THM 7085 VICTRA 9036 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42797564 CRR D03 CASSIE 206 {DLF,HYF,IEF} SHF INTERSTATE 20X D03 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR 475E CASSIE 838 CCLC GKB PURE GOLD 31 GKB 31 GRACE 7100 {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42881102 L STAR GOLDIE P153

C -S PURE GOLD 98170 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} -S QUEEN NOVA 80E J150 C -S PURE GOLD 98170 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} L STAR DONNA J198

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

0.7 3.8 51 78 26 51 0.5 101 1.14 1.13 0.8 -0.049 0.57 0.03 18 15 15 27

• Owned with Gary and Kathy Buchholz and Eleanor James

• 2015 NWSS Supreme Champion Hereford • 2015 NWSS Grand Champion Polled Bull • 2014 NAILE Grand Champion Bull • 2014 American Royal Reserve Champion Bull • 2014 Ft. Worth Champion Polled Yearling Bull • 2013 Illinois State Fair Reserve Grand Champion • 2013 JNHE Reserve Grand Champion Hereford • One of the most popular polled bulls of the 2014 and 2015 show season. • Semen: $35/straw, 10 straw min., for certificates contact Prairie Rose Cattle Co. or GKB Cattle

JOURNEY TO THE PRAIRIE… A Standard of Excellence Sale November 7, 2015 • Sherman, Illinois

Fred and Elaine Nessler 217-741-5500 fwn@theprairiecross.com ejn@theprairiecross.com 3795 Sherman Rd. • Sherman, IL 62684 Hereford.org

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Sale Managed by

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PregnancyChecking Made Simple Pregnancy-checking with a blood test provides advantages to cattlemen. by Heather Smith Thomas

here have been several tests developed using hormone measurements in blood or milk to confirm pregnancy. The one most commonly used today is a blood test developed by Garth Sasser at the University of Idaho. He discovered a protein produced by the placenta of ruminant animals, detectable in their blood, and founded a company called BioTracking. His blood test called BioPRYN (Pregnant Ruminant Yes/No) for cattle and other ruminants became commercially available in 2002.

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Today there are now more than 40 labs around the world that handle the blood samples. One of those labs is Ag Health Laboratories in Sunnyside, Wash., run by Fred Muller.

The blood test “This test is the result of 30 years’ research by Sasser,” Muller says. “The protein he discovered can be detected in any pregnant ruminant — sheep, goats, bison, elk, deer, etc. The test created is being used a lot in bison and elk, as well as

cattle. He called it pregnancyspecific protein B (PSPB).” Advantages of the blood test over palpation, which traditionally is the most-used method of pregnancy testing, include being able to detect pregnancy a little sooner [as early as 28 days after breeding or 32 days post embryo transfer (ET)] and offering better accuracy than rectal palpation if the palpator is not proficient. A blood sample can be obtained quickly and easily from a vein under the tail with less trauma and risk to the animal. Hereford.org

The BioPRYN test is very accurate on heifers and on cows that are at least 73 days past calving. If checked too soon after calving, cows will still have some PSPB present in the bloodstream, which could result in a false positive. If a cow was bred soon after calving (some cows cycle again in less than 50 days postcalving), cattlemen should check her at least 73 days postcalving to have an accurate test. There are a few other tests that also check for a group of placentalassociated glycoproteins (PAP). In the 1990s there was an effective test for identifying pregnancy in ruminants, but it utilized a complex and expensive technology called radio-immuno assay (RIA). It was used in elk and bison but was not cost effective for cattle producers. “In 2000, BioTracking started using the newer ELISA immunological tests, and this made the blood test affordable for a commercial cattle operation,” Muller says. The blood test became available for use as a commercial test in late 2002.

Benefiting from the blood test “BioPRYN is a great tool for herds that don’t have a nearby veterinarian, or small herds if it might be inconvenient and/or expensive to have a vet come check a small group of cows,” Muller says. The mountain states and other regions where ranches are spread out and far from veterinary services don’t always have easy access to a veterinarian to do ultrasound or palpation. “Some farms and ranches don’t have a good set-up to be really efficient for doing pregnancy testing, and it becomes expensive to have a vet do it. When we first offered these tests we did a lot of dairy cattle because it’s easy to draw blood from a cow in a stanchion, and didn’t think it would really fit in the cow-calf world because most ranchers want to sort the open cows off [to sell] at the time they are checked,” he adds. Many large ranches still sort off culls at preg-check time, but in Hereford.org

some cases there are opportunities to utilize the blood test and to wait a couple of days for results. A growing number of ranchers are preconditioning calves, which means they are giving pre-weaning vaccines. If cows are preg-checked at that time, the open ones can be sold later, after the calves are weaned. The blood test may be economical for small herds since it is cheaper to draw blood and send it off than to have a veterinary charge for a farm call as well as for palpation or ultrasound. “When you look at average herd size around the country, there are many states where the average herd is less than 40 cows,” Muller says. “Even in the West, herd numbers are surprisingly low. In Washington, for instance, the average beef herd is under 30 cows. In Nebraska, the eastern half of the state only averages 40 cows per herd.”

Muller and Sasser spoke at a reproductive efficiency conference in Nebraska about BioPRYN. “Other speakers talked about the value of pregnancy testing and how to become more efficient with reproductive programs in cattle, and mentioned the large number of beef cattle that are not getting pregnancy checked,” Muller says. “The most recent National Animal Health Monitoring System data listed the percentage of beef herds being pregnancy checked at between 18-20%. This is extremely low. If you count people who pregcheck their own cows or have a technician palpate them, the number might be closer to 30%, but this still means 70 to 80% of beef cows are not getting checked by any method. The number one factor in whether ranches are profitable is winter feed costs. Why continued on page 172...

How to take a blood sample “It is easy to insert a blood-collection needle into the midline of the hairless bottom side of the tail,” says Fred Muller of Ag Health Laboratories in Sunnyside, Wash. “You simply lift the tail with one hand and insert the needle with the other.” A video on aghealthlabs.com demonstrates how to take a blood sample from a tail vein. “You place the needle into the flat area. There is a bump between each vertebra and a flat spot on the bottom of them. You want to be on midline, at that flat spot. Insert the needle until it stops, and then attach the red top blood tube, which quickly fills with blood from the vein. It is really quite easy after you’ve done it a few times,” he says. Each tube can be marked with the cow’s number. The protein is very stable, so the samples do not have to be refrigerated. “If people ask how to handle the samples we tell them to refrigerate the blood tubes until they are dropped off at the lab or shipped,” Muller says. “They can be shipped with bubble wrap around the tubes to protect them. Other than during extremely hot weather in the summer, you don’t need ice packs. The protein is stable at room temperature. You might protect the tubes from freezing. It’s best to not freeze them and to not cook them at over 100 degrees.” HW

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would anyone tolerate extra cost to feed cows that are not going to produce calves in the spring?” For purebred breeders who have a small herd or who want to check a few cows now and then for management purposes, a blood test is handier than scheduling a veterinarian. “There may be three or four cows the owner wants an answer on, and it might be hard to get a vet out to palpate or ultrasound just a few cows,” Muller says. The test is also helpful when cows are bred by artificial insemination (AI) and breeders want to know right away if their females were settled to AI breeding versus waiting until later and not be able to tell if they are pregnant from the AI or a clean-up bull. “If you AI the cows, you can still put them with a bull in a couple weeks, but 30 days after they’ve been AI’d you can pull a blood sample

and know if they settled to the AI,” Muller explains. Any cow or heifer that settled to the AI breeding will be confirmed at that time by the blood test, whereas any that settled two weeks later to the cleanup bull wouldn’t show positive yet. The blood test is handy in heifers not only because it lets you know if they settled to AI or the cleanup bull but also because it allows you to cull the late or open ones earlier and to sell them at the peak of the market rather than waiting until fall. “There is a lot of data on how much better those early-bred heifers will be as cows, and how much better they are at getting pregnant in subsequent years if they get pregnant early in their first breeding,” Muller says. “Heifers that conceive early in their first cycle with the bull or first AI breeding tend to get pregnant again at an earlier

date and are more productive throughout their lives. The ones that are late continue to be late.” Muller says there is data showing that heifers that get pregnant early produce about 700 lb. more calf in their first six calves than heifers that breed late. “Give heifers an early window in which to become pregnant, and don’t keep breeding them for several months,” he says. Check them after a short window of time and sell the open ones. “We suggest breeding heifers for no more than 65 days, or preferably 45 days, and then preg-check them in mid-summer, and sell the open ones in July when they are very valuable on that market, hitting ideal weight range for top prices. This could make more money than waiting until fall when they are bigger and their value has gone down. If you have grass and want to treat them as stockers you might

Handy alternative Jack Holden, Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont., has been using the blood tests for five years. “We run about 400 cows,” he says. “About 250 are registered cows and the rest are commercial cows, mainly used as recipients. Often we use the blood test on our recipient cows, after we put embryos into them. This is a handy way to check them for pregnancy because we can do them at our convenience and it’s a simple thing to pull a blood sample. It’s nice to know early on, if they are pregnant, for sorting these recips and putting embryos back into any that aren’t pregnant. With the blood test we can find out sooner than by palpation.” Holden says he has also used the blood test on some of his registered cows. “If there are times we get some in that might be short bred or just happen to be working them early,” he explains. “We still use the vet a lot for palpation on the main herd, and time it with other work, but the advantage of the blood test is that we can do it at our own convenience, whenever we want to. If we only have a few to do, and want to do them right away and not have to schedule a veterinary call, the blood test is a good option.” He says the other advantage is being able to tell, within 30 days of being bred, whether the cow is pregnant or not. “There are times we need to know, as soon as we possibly can, and this is cheaper and more convenient than ultrasound,”

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he says. “With ultrasound you can tell fairly early, close to the same time frame, but you really have to search a bit for those early pregnancies. Even the good vets have to take a little time to look for those on ultrasound, to find a 30 to 35-day pregnancy. The blood test is simpler, and less invasive than rectal palpation or ultrasound.” The economical cost of the blood test is also something Holden appreciates about the process. “The blood test isn’t very expensive, about $2.50 per cow, and the lab is very good about getting results back to us quickly,” he says. “From when I put the samples in the mail until I get the results is usually about 3 or 4 days.” The turnaround time is the biggest disadvantage to the blood test when cattlemen need to know the status of their cows or heifers immediately. For those needing to make a decision regarding whether to keep or cull a cow when she goes through the chute — to determine whether to give her any vaccinations or other treatments or to just sort her off to be shipped — the blood test is not as useful. But if plans are to keep her around awhile before selling, the blood test would be a valuable option. “For people who live where it’s harder to get a vet, or don’t want to have the vet come clear out to their ranch for just a few cows, the blood test is the best option.” HW

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keep them, but many people get to August or September and are running out of grass. It would be better to pull the open ones off right away and sell them,” Muller says. In a drought, ranchers could preg-check early if they don’t want to continue feeding all the cows. “Maybe they want to early wean and preg check earlier. In a few instances people have used the blood test as a tool for sorting cows partway through the breeding season if a bull gets injured and must be removed from the herd. Rather than buying another bull to get through the last month, we’ve had clients who checked the cows with a blood test, grouped the pregnant ones in a separate pasture and left just the open cows with the remaining healthy bull,” says Muller. “Some people use it as their fall pregnancy test. There is no perfect test, regarding accuracy, but in many cases BioPRYN is more accurate than the people palpating cows.” Being accurate on palpation has a lot to do with experience — how many cows a person palpates every year, how proficient he is — or how tired a person gets toward the end of a long day palpating several hundred cows. “Some veterinarians are accurate and others are not,” Muller says. “We have heard complaints about some veterinarians, technicians and lay people not being accurate.” BioPRYN’s accuracy can be described a couple of ways. Sometimes it is stated as 97%, but a better way to describe it is to say that it is 99% accurate in identifying pregnant cows as pregnant and 95% accurate at identifying open cows. “The 99% is a critical number because we certainly don’t want to call a pregnant cow open. No one wants to accidentally cull a pregnant cow. The test is designed to identify pregnant cows as pregnant, which is called sensitivity. By contrast, the test is 95% on specificity (calling open cows open), which means in 5% of Hereford.org

At the lab where the blood test for pregnancy is processed, each blood sample is first separated — the serum or liquid portion (plasma) is separated from the solids (blood cells). The serum is checked for the presence of Pregnancy Specific Protein B (PSPB) using enzymelinked immunosorbant assay (ELISA) technology to detect this protein, which makes it simple, quick and inexpensive. PSPB is produced by the placenta and will show up in the pregnant ruminant’s blood as soon as the placenta starts to form in early pregnancy.

cows it might identify an open cow as pregnant,” Muller says. In beef cattle, where cows are not as stressed as dairy cows and the fetus is usually older at the time of testing, specificity is much higher than 95%. “The 95% number comes from dairies, in which high-producing animals are being checked in early gestation, where abortion rates and embryonic death are higher,” Muller explains. “Some of those cows probably were pregnant and still have residual PSPB and so the test calls them pregnant even though they show up open later. BioTracking has now run more than 5 million tests. Numbers are growing every year as more people learn about the technology and find ways to utilize it.” Purebred breeders who use ET often prefer a blood test to check the recipient cows early on rather than to use something invasive

like palpation or ultrasound. If the recip cow isn’t pregnant, they could re-use her before the end of the season. “People tend to be a little more careful with a cow that is carrying a valuable embryo,” Muller says. “I find this even with my own cows. I palpate cows as early as 30 or 32 days’ gestation for clients, but when I check my cow that has an embryo in her, I am cautious about palpating that early, with that small embryo, because I know there is some potential for traumatizing that embryo.” Muller says there is data showing that 1-2% loss can be due to palpation. With a high-value pregnancy, it may be safer to take a blood sample instead. This sample could confirm that the recip cow is indeed pregnant, and she could be blood-tested again at 120 days if you want to make sure she is still pregnant. HW

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P43373567 — Calved: Jan. 22, 2013 — Tattoo: BE A42

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MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P43081556 KCF MISS PROFICIENT U201 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

FELTONS LEGEND 242 {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} MSU TCF RACHAEL ET 54N {DLF,HYF,IEF} EFBEEF SCHU-LAR PROFICIENT N093 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 774 L82

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CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 6.2 1.9 48 89 31 55 5.8 74 1.41 1.35 2.0 0.005 0.08 0.45 33 24 28 32

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Meet the Hereford Records Department Team “The American Hereford Association (AHA) records department’s role is paramount to the success of the organization,” says Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “We have a great team in place to assist our members.” Following transitions in this department, AHA would like to introduce the current records department team.

Martin named records department supervisor Tena Martin has been named the records department supervisor for the AHA. As records supervisor, Tena oversees AHA’s records and customer service department. She helps maintain the data processing turnaround time, assists staff with unusual or particularly complicated member questions and issues, and assists with the conversion of breeders

from traditional paper recording methods to electronic options. Prior to being named records supervisor, Tena was part of the AHA customer service team. “I’m very excited to transition to the role of records supervisor,” Tena says. “I’m very sad to see former supervisor Dawn Jochim leave our AHA team — I have big shoes to fill. The records department is in great shape with a great staff and we will continue to focus on meeting the needs of the Hereford members.”  Tena first joined the AHA staff in April 2008. After leaving in December 2011, she returned to Hereford in June 2013 and has been a valuable member of team Hereford ever since. She has also worked for the North American Elk Breeders, which currently contracts with AHA to do its records work. AHA Records Department Director Stacy Sanders says, “With Tena’s

years of experience working for breed associations, calm demeanor, attention to detail and incredible work ethic, we are excited about her filling the role of supervisor and look forward to her building on the success and reputation for AHA’s quick turnaround and customer service we have seen in recent years.” Tena lives in Smithville, Mo., and has two daughters — Tia, 24, and Holly, 14. A few other changes have occurred recently in the AHA records department. New to the team are Laura Loschke and Kristy Kesner. Both will serve in customer service roles. Tara Edwards, formerly in data entry, has transitioned to serve as AHA receptionist. This change occurred after longtime AHA employee Sarah Rodriguez announced her resignation in March due to a family health issue. Cindy Coleman also retired in the fall of 2014. HW

The American Hereford Association records department staff pictured (l to r) are: Lata Taula, customer service; Katrisha Thomas, customer service; Tena Martin, records supervisor; Kristy Kesner, customer service; Rachel French, customer service; Samantha Kennedy, customer service; Tara Edwards, receptionist; Stacy Sanders, director of records department; Toni Shapiro, customer service; Christy Bradshaw, education and information service coordinator; and Laura Loschke, customer service. Not pictured is Nancy Thomas, customer service.

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CL 1 DOMINO 395A {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CL 1 DOMINO 1117Y 1ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

43379661 — Calved: Jan. 15, 2013 — Tattoo: LE 395 HH ADVANCE 8050U ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH ADVANCE 1087Y ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43173121 HH MISS ADVANCE 6109S {DLF,IEF}

L1 DOMINO 03571 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 365N {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 373N {CHB}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 4049P

43189573 — Calved: Jan. 22, 2011 — Tattoo: LE 1117 CL 1 DOMINO 732T {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 9105W {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42982319 CL 1 DOMINETTE 591R 1ET

CL 1 DOMINO 590R {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 507R {DOD} CL 1 DOMINO 3162N {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 767G {DOD}

CL 1 DOMINO 732T {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 9140W 1ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42994851 CL 1 DOMINETTE 475P {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CL 1 DOMINO 590R {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 507R {DOD} CL 1 DOMINO 824H {SOD}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMMINETTE 200M {DOD}

CL1 DOMINO 1172L CL 1 DOMINETTE 5142R {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42571150 CL 1 DOMINETTE 810H

HH ADVANCE 767G 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 7192G {DOD} CL 1 DOMINO 640F {CHB} CL 1 DOMINETTE 6117F

CE 2.1 (.29); BW 2.6 (.43); WW 55 (.34); YW 84 (.37); MM 33 (.15); M&G 61; MCE 3.0 (.24); MCW 86 (.32); UDDR 1.16 (P); TEAT 1.27 (P); SC 0.7 (.30); FAT 0.057 (.29); REA 0.11 (.28); MARB 0.02 (.25); BMI$ 12; CEZ$ 15; BII$ 8; CHB$ 21

HH ADVANCE 3187A ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 0.0 (P); BW 3.2 (.29); WW 54 (.29); YW 90 (.29); MM 40 (.20); M&G 67; MCE 1.9 (P); MCW 88 (.25); UDDR 1.21 (P); TEAT 1.31 (P); SC 0.8 (.21); FAT 0.033 (.29); REA 0.10 (.29); MARB -0.04 (.27); BMI$ 10; CEZ$ 12; BII$ 6; CHB$ 20

HH ADVANCE 2283Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

43368510 — Calved: Jan. 25, 2013 — Tattoo: BE 3187

43327614 — Calved: Aug. 28, 2012 — Tattoo: BE 2283 HH ADVANCE 7101T {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH ADVANCE 9075W ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42999359 HH MISS ADVANCE 1028L {DLF,HYF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 4140P {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 1121L HH ADVANCE 6052F {SOD}{DLF,IEC} HH MISS ADVANCE 731G

CL 1 DOMINO 320N {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 6054S {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42674036 HH MISS ADVANCE 4053P

HH ADVANCE 5104R {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 8005U ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42897025 HH MISS ADVANCE 2105M

CL 1 DOMINO 206M HH MISS ADVANCE 153L {DOD}{DLF,IEF} HH ADVANCE 932J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 9072J

CL 1 DOMINO 994W 1ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 637S 1ET {CHB} CL 1 DOMINO 144Y 1ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 440P 1ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43189591 CL 1 DOMINETTE 5152R {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 3162N {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 392N CL 1 DOMINO 019K {SOD} CL 1 DOMINETTE 996J 1ET HH ADVANCE 145L {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 011K

CE 3.5 (P); BW 2.1 (.29); WW 47 (.26); YW 81 (.27); MM 30 (.12); M&G 54; MCE 0.5 (P); MCW 78 (.21); UDDR 1.23 (P); TEAT 1.28 (P); SC 1.5 (.19); FAT -0.034 (.27); REA 0.25 (.26); MARB -0.01 (.24); BMI$ 22; CEZ$ 18; BII$ 20; CHB$ 24

CE -0.1 (P); BW 3.1 (.26); WW 57 (.24); YW 90 (.25); MM 35 (.15); M&G 63; MCE 1.7 (P); MCW 93 (.21); UDDR 0.93 (P); TEAT 0.99 (P); SC 0.9 (.17); FAT 0.009 (.26); REA 0.67 (.25); MARB 0.01 (.23); BMI$ 15; CEZ$ 13; BII$ 11; CHB$ 26

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Pruning the Paperwork MyHerd.org offers electronic storage of registration certificates. by Julie White

Do you ever find yourself buried in paperwork with dreams of a simpler way and, well, fewer papers? The American Hereford Association (AHA) offers electronic storage of registration certificates to members using the online registry system MyHerd.org, a service provided with busy Hereford breeders in mind.

Storing online “When a member registers or purchases a Hereford animal, the registration certificate is stored electronically on MyHerd,

until the member wants to release the certificate for print,” explains Christy Bradshaw, AHA education and information service coordinator. “The electronic storage service allows members to decide when they receive registration certificates. There is no additional cost to store or release registration certificates.” Bradshaw emphasizes that each current owner is provided one registration certificate with the cost of registration or transfer. AHA members using MyHerd may

choose to store the registration certificate online until they would need a paper copy. Then, she says, it’s simple for members to go to MyHerd at their convenience and “release” the stored certificate that will then be printed and mailed. Dave Breiner of Mill Creek Ranch, Alma, Kan., says the opportunity to utilize electronic storage of registration certificates is one of the reasons he signed up for MyHerd. “We always try to stay updated on the newest technology,

FAQs Q: When is a registration certificate stored electronically? A: A registration certificate is stored electronically at MyHerd.org when an animal is successfully registered or transferred and all associated fees are paid in full. Registration certificates are only stored for animals registered or transferred after a member is enrolled in the electronic storage service. Animals registered or transferred prior to enrollment can’t be stored electronically because their certificates have already been released. Q: Can a registration certificate be put back into electronic storage? A: No, when a registration certificate is released from storage, it cannot be returned.

To view stored registration certificates in MyHerd, click on “Herd Details” and then “Stored Registration Certificates” from the menu option.

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Q: What happens when I purchase an animal and it’s transferred to my member account? A: When the seller requests “Cert to Buyer” the new certificate will be placed into the participating buyer’s electronic storage instead of traditionally printed and mailed to the buyer. If the new owner (buyer) wishes to receive the hard copy of the certificate, he will need to release the certificate from his storage once the animal is transferred successfully. Q: Do we still need an original hard copy registration certificate to show at a national American Hereford Association (AHA) or affiliated show? A: AHA national shows still require an original hard copy registration to check in and exhibit an animal. MyHerd

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so this seemed like a good fit for us,” he says. Mill Creek Ranch is a family operation where Breiner and son Chad run 400 registered and commercial Hereford and Angus females, utilizing embryo transfer (ET) and artificial insemination (AI) extensively. “We like MyHerd because of the quick turnaround of data — whether it be registrations, transfers or performance data,” Breiner explains. “Once the data is submitted, the registration number is assigned, the transfer is completed and the weaning and yearling info is available. Instead of mailing information in and waiting for the paperwork to be sent back, the information is on the website as soon as the data is entered.” Breiner also appreciates how MyHerd’s electronic certificate

How to enroll in electronic storage service Contact the customer service department with your member number to enroll your herd in the electronic storage service. The only requirement to store registration certificates electronically is to have a MyHerd.org account. MyHerd is a free online registry system available to American Hereford Association members. MyHerd allows members to view and release stored registration certificates. If you don’t already have a MyHerd account and want to enroll in electronic storage, email your member number to MyHerd@hereford.org. HW

storage service lessens the amount of paperwork for the Breiner family. “The registrations, transfer information and performance data is at your fingertips,” he says. “Plus you can choose to release the hard copy of the registration certificate from storage if needed for your ranch or a customer.” Storing its registration certificates on MyHerd allows

makes it easy to release your show string’s registration certificates — they can be released any time, day or night, and will mail out the next business day. Q: How far in advance do I need to release registration certificates from storage for a show? A: AHA National Shows Coordinator, Bailey Clanton, says, “A good rule of thumb is to release your registration certificates from storage prior to submitting show entries.” She suggests that the owner release the registration certificates before submitting show entries in order to double check how the birth date, tattoo, horn status and current owner are printed on each respective animal’s registration certificate. It is important to review this information to avoid registration issues at show check-in.

Mill Creek Ranch to have the most current information when a certificate is released. “We release certificates either for us to have a paper copy or to transfer to a buyer,” Breiner says. “Storing electronically makes sure that the certificate has up-to-date info and EPDs on it for the new buyer.” continued on page 182...

Q: What happens if I lose a certificate that I released from storage? A: A duplicate registration certificate can be requested when an original registration certificate is lost. Duplicate registration certificates can be reissued on MyHerd on the active registered female and active registered male pages for $2 each.

How to reissue a duplicate certificate on MyHerd.org: 1. Click on the tab “Herd Details” and select the menu option active registered females or active registered males. 2. Select an animal from the list. 3. Click the “Reissue Certificate” button located at the bottom of the page. 4. Your MyHerd account will be charged for each duplicate registration certificate. Don’t forget to check out on MyHerd, all transactions must be paid before work can be released. HW

To reissue a lost certificate, select the animal from the active registered female or male page and click “Reissue Certificate.” Hereford.org

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Providing convenience Dave Bielema of Grand Meadows Farm, Grand Rapids, Mich., was part of the trial herds used in the early stages of testing and rolling out MyHerd. “This was a real rewarding process,” he says. “It was apparent early on it would add some things for the individual breeder that you couldn’t do before.” Grand Meadows Farm is a small seedstock operation with a herd of 50 cows that emphasizes raising show cattle for Bielema’s daughter and selling freezer beef. Bielema works off the farm and says MyHerd helps him take care

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of his registrations and data submission when it’s convenient for him. “When I want to register calves I can do so at any hour of the day,” he says. “I can do basic functions myself, like transferring certificates. I can have those transactions recorded and I don’t need someone to help me and I know it’s done. Other things too, like we had misplaced a couple of registration papers and I can request a copy of those without calling into the office. Realizing that at 8 p.m., it doesn’t matter.” Bielema also serves as a member of the AHA Board of Directors and

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says electronic storage of registration certificates also benefits the Association. “We, in the office, spend a ton of money on postage and many of those paper registration certificates get filed and never looked at again,” he explains. “They’re also kind of snap shots in time because the most up to date performance pedigree data is online with MyHerd we have the most current data at our fingertips.” Bielema says registration certificates can be requested at any time, and members can have them in their mailbox within a few days. “To me, I see the electronic certificate storage service as a cost savings advantage for the Association and providing conveniences and freeing up the records staff to do other work and answer phone calls.”

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Bradshaw says there are numerous benefits to members who utilize electronic storage of registration certificates. “This service helps prevent members from losing registration certificates on animals in their herd,” she says. “It also cuts down on paperwork for our members. Since registration certificates aren’t needed to transfer Hereford cattle online, members can transfer owned animals to their customers without having to handle registration certificates.” For performance members, Bradshaw says they can wait to have their calf crop’s registration certificates printed until all performance data is submitted and then have the most current performance data and EPDs printed on each certificate. If electronic storage of registration certificates piqued your interest but you are still uncertain, Breiner encourages members to reach out to the Association for assistance. “We appreciate all the help we get when we have a question about MyHerd,” he says. “Everyone at the AHA office has been very helpful as we learned how to utilize this program. We also like the webinar programs that are offered online, so producers can learn how to take advantage of all that is available with this program.” HW

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Building for…

“The Next Generation”

Join us for Tennessee Hereford Association Saturday, October 17, 2015

Field Day

Belle Meadow Farm Charles Gavin • 931-619-2509 6701 Hwy. 64 E. • Wartrace, TN 37183 Gavin Kasser Mark McBryant 931-312-9147 bellemeadowfarmtn@gmail.com

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TORRANCE HEREFORDS Stand-Out-Donors

H H Lady Maxium 111 ET

STAR KKH SSF Keyonna 318Y ET

GAT Lily 743 7X

ADR RST 743 Kyra 28X ET

Reg#: 43188108 Her offspring have been very well received and will be heard from. One of the elite donors in the breed. Daughter of the $175,000 HH MS Advance 5139R.

Reg#: 43168068 This female was a champion in the show ring and has made her mark with some superb offspring. Come see her in person.

Reg#: 43211349 This picture says it all! She never misses. Full sister to Olivia.

Reg#: 43182815 Our most productive, predictable donor. Her progeny have been the best ever produced at Torrance Herefords.

Herd Sires HPF Cracker Jack 257 ET

Reg#: 43295667 Calving ease, muscle and look. His calves are awesome! Owned with Bar S Ranch, TX

H JT DeLHawk Justice 2152 ET

Reg#: 43295326 A favorite of everyone who sees him. His first calves are phenomenal! Owned with Hoffman Ranch, Neb. and DeLHawk Cattle, Ill.

Thank you and good luck to our customers! Be looking for information on our Fall 2015 sales

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Upstream Ranch

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE • SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 2016 SELLING 325 BULLS • 75 FEMALES

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

UPS UNDISPUTED ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

• BW 2.3; WW 48; YW 75; MM 24; M&G 48; FAT 0.018; REA 0.21; MARB 0.26 • Owned with Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch and Paradocs Farm

• BW -2.8; WW 52; YW 71; MM 40; M&G 66; FAT 0.064; REA 0.31; MARB 0.28 • Owned with Stuber Ranch, Van Newkirk Herefords and Churchill Cattle Co.

TH 89T 755T VICTOR 468Z {DLF,HYF,IEF}

NJW 98S 100W HANDSHAKE 83Y {DLF,HYF,IEF}

• BW 4.0; WW 56; YW 93; MM 23; M&G 51; FAT 0.018; REA 0.50; MARB 0.45 • Owned with Dvorak Herefords, Spencer Herefords and Ben Roudabush

• BW 2.8; WW 57; YW 101; MM 33; M&G 62; FAT -0.024; REA 0.73; MARB 0.18 • Owned with Ned and Jan Ward

PERKS 0003 EASY MONEY 4003 {DLF,HYF,IEF} • BW 5.1; WW 67; YW 111; MM 24; M&G 58; FAT 0.013; REA 0.68; MARB -0.02 • Owned with Perks Ranch

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UPS SENSATION 2504 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

• BW 1.8; WW 58; YW 101; MM 34; M&G 63; FAT -0.005; REA 0.76; MARB 0.03 • Owned with Valley Creek Ranch, Accelerated Genetics and Ernst Herefords

Brent and Robin Meeks 45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 308-942-3195 upstreamranch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com

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TH 71U 17Y MOUNTAINEER 420A

P43371432 — Calved: March 4, 2013 — Tattoo: BE 420A TH 121L 63N TUNDRA 16S {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} TH JWR SOP 16G 57G TUNDRA 63N {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} TH 22R 16S LAMBEAU 17Y {DLF,HYF,IEF} KB 17F CASSANDRA 121L {DLF,IEF} P43171190 TH 62N 3L KELSEY 22R {DLF,HYF,IEF} S&S ROCK SOLID 3L {CHB} TH 605F 57G KELSEY 62N NJW FHF 9710 TANK 45P {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} TH 7N 45P RITA 71U {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42898638 TH 814H 3L RITA 7N {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

FHF 8403 STARBUCK 19H {SOD}{CHB} GV 579 VICTORIA 9710 {DLF,HYF,IEF} S&S ROCK SOLID 3L {CHB} TALECO 832W RITA 14H

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Top selling bull at 2014 Topp Herefords Sale Sired by Lambeau out of Mr. Hereford 11X’s dam Mountaineer is short marked and superbly designed in terms of capacity and eye appeal First calves born ratio 88 BW Semen: $50/straw; $50/certificate

H WCC/WB 668 WYARNO 9500 ET

P43026011 — Calved: April 4, 2009 — Tattoo: BE 9500 RU 20X BOULDER 57G {CHB} REMITALL KEYNOTE 20X {SOD}{CHB} TH JWR SOP 16G 57G TUNDRA 63N {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} RU 10A DEW 57D P42387444 TEE-JAY 707B GEMINI 16G ET KLONDIKE 28U 707B {HYF} KILMRLE 452M GEMINI R261 C -S PURE GOLD 98170 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} H KATHY 668 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42717186 /S LADY PEERLESS 180L

C GOLD RUSH 1ET C MS DOM 93218 1ET TS PEERLESS BUILDER 8453 {CHB} /S MS PEERLESS 696F

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ -4.0 2.5 43 83 18 40 -1.5 106 1.04 1.00 0.8 -0.017 0.35 0.07 15 10 15 21

• Sire of the Champion heifer at the 2014 Junior National Hereford Expo • Sire of the Reserve Champion bull at the 2015 NWSS • Semen: $25/straw; $100/certificate

GRASSY RUN SUPER SPORT 04X ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

P43168918 — Calved: March 15, 2010 — Tattoo: LE 04X CS BOOMER 29F {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} REMITALL BOOMER 46B {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} THM DURANGO 4037 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CS MISS 1ST FLAG 21A {DOD}{DLF,IEF} P42460503 THM 7085 VICTRA 9036 {DLF,HYF,IEF} THM VICTOR DOM 7085 THM VICTRA 5404 7073 RU 20X BOULDER 57G {CHB} NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42492162 SADDLE VLY LADYSPORT 120

REMITALL KEYNOTE 20X {SOD}{CHB} RU 10A DEW 57D RU DUSTER 60D {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GK LADYSPORT 131A

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 5.5 -0.8 43 78 25 47 4.6 83 1.05 1.00 0.5 -0.039 0.46 0.00 16 19 12 24

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Low birth weight First daughters are in production and doing awesome His dam, 78P, is an elite donor for NJW Polled Herefords, Wyo. Semen: $30/straw; $60/certificate

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Continuing the Conversation During the Hereford Genetic Summit Sept. 4-5, 2014, Hereford breeders were challenged to embrace technology, focus on the customer, and concentrate on feed efficiency and end product merit to help position the breed to gain more commercial market share. We “continue the conversation” in Hereford World issues as we discuss with breeders key take-home messages from the conference and as an Association we continue to build a roadmap for improving Herefords’ position in the cattle industry. For a complete summary of the event, visit HerefordGeneticSummit.com or see the October Hereford World.

Building on Beef

This issue:

Consumer

Trends show consumers are enjoying beef in new ways. by Bridget Beran

onsumers still love beef, but they are approaching protein in a different way than they did in the past. Where roasts used to be the staple on every kitchen table, they have moved out of the way, going down 30% in sales, according to Mark Layco, Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) LLC director of retail marketing, to make room for ground beef and smaller portions of food. “One of the big changes is the increase in smaller households.

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You’ve got a majority of one- and two-person households,” says John Lundeen, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association senior executive director of market research. “There’s this ongoing need for fast meals. We have one product that’s perfect and that’s ground beef.” Ground beef makes up 50% of beef consumed in the United States, according to the Beef Checkoff. Sales of ground beef were untouched by the recent recession, and ground beef is seen as the value choice in the beef industry.

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“You cannot find a more diverse protein option,” says Andrew Brooks, CHB LLC vice president of marketing. “It’s also a very healthy option that can be added to a variety of meal options from burgers to stir-fries. In a day and age when we want healthy, convenient and flavorful, nothing beats some great ground beef.”

Small plates, big taste Small meals and snacks are on the rise, and producers and packing companies are charged with figuring out how beef fits into the efficient food equation. At CHB LLC, steps are being made to bridge the gap between well-cooked beef and convenience. “We work with our packing partners to continue to develop and direct the ever-changing marketing trends on new cuts,” says Layco. “This gives the beef industry an opportunity to present something new to the beef consumer base.” CHB LLC is cooperating with groups called “value-added distributors” or “further processors” to develop convenience items such as precooked brisket, heat-and-eat soups and other dishes. Considering that takeout food has seen an increase of 40% in sales, time is of the essence for consumers. “It goes with the lifestyle really,” Brooks says. “We have consumers who are as busy as ever and that trend doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. With less time, we want things that take less preparation and our food is no exception. At the same time, we want healthier options to offer our families on a day in and day out basis. Luckily beef is healthy and we’re working on adapting to become even more convenient.” Lundeen also says that while consumers still love to put a good burger on their tables, they are constantly looking for innovative ways to mix up their everyday meals. Brooks says, “While consumers still love their ribeyes and strips, anything new gives them the

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opportunity to venture outside their comfort zone and more and more consumers are trying this.”

people as they make meal choices for their families.”

Evolution in ethnic food

While quality and taste are still holding strong as the most important components for consumers buying beef, knowing the backstory to the beef is becoming increasingly important to them. Consumers want to date their beef before they take it to dinner. They want to know what it ate, where it was from, what breed it was. “The producer’s role can be very impactful to the promotion of the beef industry as it pertains to the end user,” Layco says. “Following marketing food trends, working with retailers and local beef councils to educate consumers on the benefits of beef, and lastly, and probably most important, creating true beef advocates within their communities.” How beef is being marketed is under a complete overhaul, with even key buzzwords getting a makeover. Instead of “low-fat” or “healthy” gracing packaging, beef is being topped off with the word “fresh.” A new consumer focus on where food comes from and its freshness has changed the beefmarketing message. “Our retailers are serving up ‘fresh’ CHB every day and we don’t do a good enough job promoting this as an agricultural industry,” Brooks says. “Fresh is not necessarily just found at a farmers market. Fresh is a key word we should be playing up because consumers understand it. CHB is fresh and can fit into any lifestyle.” HW

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Also vital to the changing palate of the American consumer are ethnic foods. “This next generation is one of the biggest, and the range of ethnicity from this age group is the broadest,” Lundeen says. “They’ve grown up with all these cool options for food so we have to fit those kinds of new food ideas.” Today, 60% of all eating occasions from food service are global cuisines, according to Lundeen and the Beef Check-off. Mexican and Asian cuisines have made a big splash in American dining experiences. Thankfully, beef fits into the ethnic menu seamlessly. “Beef has a major role in the exploding ethnic meal diversity trend,” Brooks says. “Beef fits into several places as the center of the plate protein option. These trends do really lend themselves to millennial consumers that have a very diverse palate and love to experiment with food.” Ethnic food is the number-one trend in beef consumption, followed by fusion foods, one-pot meals, meatwith-meat meals and sandwiches. “Current marketing research has shown an explosion in this arena,” Layco says. “Luckily for us, beef is a huge part of this culture. Creating a “thin-cut” section in retail stores and complete weekly ad circulars for major retailers proves that this is an up-and-coming trend for

For more information, contact: Charlie Boyd Sr. 606-563-4412 Dale Stith 918-760-1550

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Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 Selling 80 Lots Look for our catalog in the August Hereford World. Presented by Boyd Beef Cattle & Guests.

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AHA Board of Directors President Eric Walker, Morrison, Tenn. Vice president Sam Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho Directors Terms expires 2015 Fred Larson, Spring Valley, Wis. David Trowbridge, Tabor, Iowa Term expires 2016 Curtis Curry, McAlester, Okla. Jonny Harris, Screven, Ga. Term expires 2017 Terri Barber, Channing, Texas Dave Bielema, Ada, Mich. Joe Van Newkirk, Oshkosh, Neb. Term expires 2018 Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif. Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kan. Bob Thompson, Rolla, Mo.

SENIOR OFFICE STAFF Executive vice president Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org Director of breed improvement Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org Chief financial officer Leslie Mathews, lmathews@hereford.org

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CHB supply chain manager Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org Business analyst Anne Stuart, astuart@hereford.org Hereford Verified and Hereford Marketplace specialist Heidi Tribbett, hktribbett@hereford.org 970-580-4503 For information about Hereford Marketplace, visit HerefordMarketplace.com or call 970-580-4503.

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ALABAMA

FLORIDA

Debter Hereford Farm........................................................205-429-2040 Perry and Glynn Debter, 4134 Co. Hwy. 30, Horton, AL 35980, debterfarm@otelco.net, www.debterherefordfarm.com

Southern Cattle Co...............................................................615-330-2735 John Downs, 4226 N. Hwy. 231, Marianna, FL 32446, www.southerncattlecompany.com

Sul-Tay Herefords.................................................................205-792-3167 Jeff Sullivan, 17373 Brownville Rd., Elrod, AL 35458, jsull355@aol.com

GEORGIA

CALIFORNIA Lambert Ranch.....................................................................530-624-5256 Steve Lambert Family, 3159 Nelson Ave., Oroville, CA 95965, www.lambertranch.com Pedretti Ranches................................................................. 209-722-2073 Gino Pedretti, 1975 E. Rossevelt Rd., El Nido, CA 95317, GBL1Domino@sbcglobal.net Sierra Ranches......................................................................209-526-BEEF Tim Coleman and Family, P.O. Box 577980, Modesto, CA 95357, tim@sierraranches.net, www.sierraranches.com Sonoma Mountain Herefords.......................................... 707-481-3440 Jim and Marcia Mickelson and Family, 5174 Sonoma Mountain Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404, JMMick@sonic.net, www.sonomamountainherefords.com

COLORADO Coleman Herefords............................................................. 719-276-4471 Ken and Suzanne Coleman, 1271 C.R. 115, Westcliffe, CO 81252, www.colemanherefords.com Coyote Ridge Ranch............................................................970-284-6878 Jane Evans Cornelius and Family, 18300 CR 43, LaSalle, CO 80645, www.coyoteridgeherefords.com Strang Herefords................................................................. 800-351-5362 Mary Strang, 2969 Co. Rd. 8, Meeker, CO 81641, strangherefords@gmail.com, www.strangherefords.com

Barnes Herefords.................................................................706-982-0487 Roy and Marie Barnes, 447 Whitlock Ave., Mariettta, GA 30064, adam@whitehawkbeefmakers.com CES Polled Herefords.......................................................... 478-494-7567 Charles E. Smith, 1095 Charles Smith Rd., Wadley, GA 30477, www.ces-predestined.com Greenview Farms Inc...........................................................912-294-2470 Jonny Harris and Paul Harris, 334 K-Ville Rd., Screven, GA 31560, greenviewfarms@windstream.net, www.greenviewfarms.net HME Herefords......................................................................706-742-2658 Hardy Edwards, 505 Lem Edwards Rd., Winterville, GA 30683, www.hmeherefords.com Innisfail Farm........................................................................ 706-342-5353 Whitey and Weyman Hunt, P.O. Box 488, Madison, GA 30650, www.innisfailfarm.com Leonard Polled Herefords.................................................706-695-2008 Sherman and Peggy Leonard, P.O. Box 280, Chatsworth, GA 30705, www.lphcattle.com Mead Cattle Enterprises....................................................706-554-6107 Tommy and Tommie Lynn Mead, 1230 Reeves Rd., Midville, GA 30441, tommy@meadcattle.com, www.meadcattle.com Predestined Cattle Co........................................................478-494-9593 Kyle and Jennifer Gillooly and Family, 2731 River Rd., Wadley, GA 30477, predestinedcattle@hotmail.com, www.ces-predestined.com White Hawk Ranch..............................................................678-858-0914 Gary Hedrick, 1475 Canton Rd., Ste. 100, Mariettta, GA 30066, g.hedrick@whitehawkinc.com, www.whitehawkbeefmakers.com

CONNECTICUT Blue Moon Farm................................................................. 860-485-0568 Jim and Gail Murdock and Family, 735 Plymouth Rd., Harwinton, CT 06791, bluemooncattle@gmail.com, www.bluemooncattle.com Four Winds Farm................................................................ 860-886-0716 Wayne and Susan Budney and Family, 97 Geer Rd., Lebanon, CT 06249, wbudney@yahoo.com Old Beech Farm....................................................................860-693-2052 Dan and Sally Fitzpatrick and Family, 53 Case St., W. Granby, CT 06090, dfitzpatrick@snet.net

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IDAHO Colyer Herefords.................................................................. 208-845-2313 Guy or Kyle Colyer, 31058 Colyer Rd., Bruneau, ID 83604, guy@hereford.com, www.hereford.com Elkington Polled Herefords..............................................208-681-0765 Keith, Brent and Layne Elkington, 5080 E. Sunnyside Rd., Idaho Falls, ID 83406 JBB/AL Herefords................................................................. 208-280-1505 James and Dawn Anderson, 1998 S. 1500 E., Gooding, ID 83330, jbbalherefords@hotmail.com

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Shaw Cattle Co.....................................................................208-459-3029 Greg, Sam and Tucker Shaw, 22993 Howe Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, greg@shawcattle.com, www.shawcattle.com

Kline Herefords....................................................................309-824-9937 Randy and Sue Kline, 113 S. Hemlock St., LeRoy, IL 61752, klineherefords@mchsi.com

ILLINOIS

Loehr Herefords...................................................................309-692-6026 Pete Loehr, Peoria, IL 61614

Aden Family Farm.................................................................217-841-1116 Rick, Teresa, Jared and Lindsey Aden, 1970 C.R. 2400 E., St. Joseph, IL 61873, RTIllini@aol.com

Lorenzen Farms....................................................................217-269-2803 Steve Lorenzen, 17696 E. 1825th Rd., Chrisman, IL 61924, www.lorenzenfarms.com

American Live Stock............................................................630-232-2100 Stuart Wilson or George Haak, 2000 South Batavia Ave., Ste. 500, Geneva, IL 60134, swilson@markelcorp.com, www.livestock-insurance.com

Lowderman Auction Options........................................... 309-255-0110 Jack, Monte, Brent and Cody Lowderman, P.O. Box 488, Macomb, IL 61455, monte@lowderman.com, www.lowdermanauctionoptions.com

Apple Ridge Cattle...............................................................618-267-4316 Rick and Kim Morgan, Salem, IL 62881, appleridge@live.com

Lowderman Cattle Co......................................................... 309-255-0110 Jack, Monte, Brent and Cody Lowderman, P.O. Box 488, Macomb, IL 61455, monte@lowderman.com, www.lowderman.com

Behrends Farms....................................................................217-971-5897 Brent Behrends, 35073 E. C.R. 1550 N., Mason City, IL 62664, bhrnds@speednet.com

Miller Herefords................................................................... 815-739-8806 Gene, Vicki, Matt, Bryan and Amy Miller, 7318 Stone School Rd., Leaf River, IL 61047, gvmiller5@signalblast.com, www.millerfarmscattle.com

Benedict Herefords............................................................. 217-246-5099 Larry and Julie and Chad and Becky Benedict and Family, 34227 E. C.R. 1000 N., Mason City, IL 62264, chad@benedictherefords.com, www.benedictherefords.com

Milligan Herefords..............................................................815-562-4946 James, Robert and Malcolm Milligan, 481 Church Rd., Kings, IL 61068, milligan1234@netzero.net

Bixler Herefords................................................................... 618-783-3888 Dan Bixler, 7115 E. 100th Ave., Newton, IL 62448, insman542002@yahoo.com

Moffett Farms....................................................................... 217-428-6496 Larry Moffett, 3345 Southland Rd., Decatur, IL 62521, larrymoff@comcast.net

Bob-O-Lou Herefords.......................................................... 217-237-2627 Gary and Debbie McConnell, Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 Burns Polled Hereford Farm.............................................618-443-6279 Kent Burns and Sherwood Burns, 10124 Michael Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237 Crane Herefords....................................................................815-712-5739 Floyd Crane and Chad Crane and Family, LaSalle, IL 61301, C_herfs1@yahoo.com, DeLHawk Cattle Co.............................................................. 815-739-3171 David and Marcia DeLong and Tom, Mandy and Jess Hawk, 1880 S. Paw Paw Rd., Earlville, IL 60518, thawk@delhawkcattle.com, www.delhawkcattle.com Eubank Farms........................................................................618-562-4211 Eric and Lori Eubank, P.O. Box 11, Oblong, IL 62449, eeubank@monteaglemills.com, www.eubankfarms.com Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross............................. 217-741-5500 Fred and Elaine Nessler and Elizabeth Nessler, 3795 Sherman Rd., Sherman, IL 62684, fwn@theprairiecross.com, www.prairierosecattle.com

Mud Creek Farms..................................................................815-238-2381 Rick Garnhart Family, 6372 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley, IL 61039, garnhart@gmail.com, www.mudcreekfarms.com Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Acres........................................................................618-780-5153 Ray Vandeveer, 6261 Brubaker Rd., Salem, IL 62881, ravan52@hotmail.com Newbold Farms Inc............................................................. 618-592-4590 Mark Newbold, 11109 N. 50th St., Oblong, IL 62449 Northfork Ranch................................................................... 217-743-5382 Galen Krieg, 1795 E. Co. Rd. 1000, Basco, IL 62313, gkrieg@frontiernet.net Perks Ranch...........................................................................815-335-2824 Doug and Mary Perks and Tom and Tammy Boatman, 12526 N. Weldon Rd., Rockford, IL 61102, tomtammy@perksranch.com, www.perksranch.com Plainview Stock Farms........................................................ 217-253-4900 Dave, Marcia, Mike and Elise Hackett, 1170 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, Tuscola, IL 61953, Dave.Hackett@cell1net.net

Hallbauer Farms................................................................... 217-825-6559 Ron and Jim Hallbauer, 402 S. West St., Carlinville, IL 62626

Prairie Cross, The.................................................................. 217-741-5500 Fred and Elaine Nessler and Elizabeth Nessler, 3795 Sherman Rd., Sherman, IL 62684, fwn@theprairiecross.com, www.prairierosecattle.com

Happ Herefords...................................................................815-823-6652 Chris and Janell Happ, 23817 Meridian Rd., Mendota, IL 61342, happ84@yahoo.com, www.happherefords.com

Prairie Rose Cattle Co.......................................................... 217-741-5500 Fred and Elaine Nessler and Elizabeth Nessler, 3795 Sherman Rd., Sherman, IL 62684, fwn@theprairiecross.com, www.prairierosecattle.com

Harbison and Sons, Ray..................................................... 618-268-4274 Connie, Carey and Chris Harbison, 3570 Cedar Point Rd., Raleigh, IL 62977

Rabideau Polled Herefords................................................815-694-2113 Aryln W. Rabideau, 2765N 1500 East Rd., Clifton, IL 60927

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RGR Cattle Co....................................................................... 217-899-4104 Lonny, Kim and Riley Rhodes, 108736 Cross Creek Rd., Carlinville, IL 62626, rhodesfarminc.kim@gmail.com

Laudeman Family, Gale...................................................... 574-298-6470 Gale and Connie Laudeman and Family, 3629 5th Rd., Bremen, IN 46506, cjlaudy@fourway.net, www.laudemanfamily.com

Sayre Hereford Farm...........................................................217-473-5143 Tim and Tracie Sayre and Family, 13188 Virginia Rd., Arenzville, IL 62611, tsayre@irtc.net

Ramseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Herefords............................................................. 317-727-4227 Ralph, Ray and Ryan Ramsey, 1471 S. 675 E., Greenfield, IN 46140, rayramsey77@gmail.com

Stephens Herefords............................................................. 217-825-7913 Mark Stephens, P.O. Box 168, Taylorville, IL 62658

Streamline Genetics........................................................... 765-490-6286 Alex Cosgray, 2704 N. 300 E., Monticello, IN, www.streamlinegenetics.com

Sturdy Hereford Outlet...................................................... 217-899-3542 Dr. Mark and David Sturdy, 5200 Sturdy Rd., Rochester, IL 62563, teresasturdy@gmail.com

IOWA

Torrance Herefords............................................................. 309-746-6274 Scott, Monica, Gabrielle and Nicholas Torrance, R.R. 1, Box 55, Media, IL 61460, torrance4@comcast.net

Amos Hereford Farm...........................................................515-961-5847 Craig and Denise 16795 130th Ave., Amos, Indianola, IA 50125, cdamos@msn.com, www.amosherefordfarm.com

Wayne Sage Herefords....................................................... 217-840-4816 Wayne Sage, 2545 Co. Rd. 2400N, Ogden, IL 61859, rxsag@aol.com

Baja Cattle............................................................................. 515-689-5275 Anthony, Katie and Wyatt Monroe, 985 Hwy. 14, Knoxville, IA 50138, amonroe81@gmail.com, www.baja-cattle.com

INDIANA

Beef Resources Partnership...............................................402-740-7033 David Trowbridge, Box 60, Tabor, IA 51653, david_trowbridge@msn.com

Able Acres............................................................................. 765-918-2297 Lawrence and David Duncan, 1264 N. Mountain Rd., Wingate, IN 47994, davidandjilld@aol.com, www.ableacres.com

Casteel Polled Herefords...................................................515-490-5502 RC and Sara Casteel, 14904 160th St., Perry, IA 50220, CasteelPolledHerefords@gmail.com, www.casteelpolledherefords.com

Beck-Powell Polled Herefords.......................................... 765-522-3235 Gene and Alice Beck and Family, 7157 N. C.R. 500 E., Bainbridge, IN 46105, beckpow@ccrtc.com

Deppe Bros. Cattle Co........................................................ 563-672-3531 John and Joell Deppe and Family, 21938 150th St., Maquoketa, IA 52060, josiedeppe@gmail.com, www.webcowsdeppebros.com

Carlson Cattle....................................................................... 765-418-5852 Joe and Deb Carlson and Family, 2609 N. 825 W., Royal Center, IN 46978, www.carlsoncattle.com

Goehring Herefords............................................................ 641-919-9365 Bill and Becky Goehring, 2634 Clearwood Ave., Libertyville, IA 52567, keosalebarn@netins.net, www.keosauquasaleco.com

Clinkenbeard Farms & Sons.............................................. 821-881-8988 Gordon Clinkenbeard, 201 W. S.R. 58, Edwardsport, IN 47528

Jackson Hereford Farm......................................................319-480-2528 LeRoy Jackson, 10 Indian Ave., Mechanicsville, IA 52306, cdj@netins.net

DaVee Enterprises, R.W....................................................... 317-513-5572 Randy, Robin and Desiree DaVee, 10454 N. Mann Rd., Mooresville, IN 46158, rdavee@yahoo.com

K7 Herefords.........................................................................608-574-2309 The Tom and Jo Heidt Family, 3388 240th St., Lockridge, IA 52635

Everhart Farms.....................................................................765-525-9864 Bruce and Shoshanna Everhart and Family, 4072 E. 500 S., Waldron, IN 46182, bruce.a.everhart@wellsfargo.com Gerber Land & Cattle...........................................................765-220-1070 Douglas Gerber, 5324 State Rd. 227 S., Richmond, IN 47374, douglas@gerbercattle.com, www.gerbercattle.com Green Meadow Farms.........................................................812-482-7797 Mark and Diane Brescher, 4336 W. 150 N., Jasper, IN 47546 Hayhurst Farms.................................................................... 812-696-2468 Terry and Susan Hayhurst and Family, 14477 S. Carlisle St., Terre Haute, IN 47802, HayhurstFarms@aol.com Hunt Bros............................................................................... 765-567-2409 Ted Hunt, 7940 N. 500 E., Battle Ground, IN 47920, thunt@fpnmail.com, www.huntbrosherefords.com 2015 Hereford Register

Landt Herefords, Steve......................................................641-486-5472 Steve Landt and Family, 33848 W. Ave., Union, IA 50258 Lenth Herefords...................................................................563-380-5656 Doug and Marilyn Lenth, 13690 130th St., Postville, IA 52162 Solsma Show Cattle............................................................. 712-729-3174 Jay, Amy, Blake and Claire Solsma, 6190 320th St., Sanborn, IA 51248, www.solsma.com Sorensen Family, Mike........................................................641-745-7949 Mike Sorensen and Family, Box 221, Greenfield, IA 50849, mikelpi@yahoo.com, www.mikesorensenfamily.com Wiese & Sons........................................................................888-301-6829 Gene, Dave, Helen and Chance Wiese, 31552 Delta Ave., Manning, IA 51455, wiese@mmctsu.com, www.wieseandsons.com

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KANSAS

LOUISANA

Alexander Farms..................................................................785-536-4931 John Alexander, 2756 S. Donmeyer, Gypsum, KS 67448, alexfarmed@gmail.com

Parrish Farms....................................................................... 225-658-8645 Clay Parrish, 23758 Reames Rd., Zachary, LA 70791, clayton.b.parrish@jci.com

B&D Herefords.....................................................................620-786-9703 Craig Beran, 1350 N.E. 100 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525, beranbrothers@hbcomm.net, www.bdherefords.com

MARYLAND

CK Ranch................................................................................785-826-0140 Ray Negus, P.O. Box 127, Brookville, KS 67425 Douthit Herefords............................................................... 785-332-8575 Walter, Megan and Chuck Douthit, 1805 RS 115, St. Francis, KS 67756, megan@douthitherefords.com, www.douthitherefords.com Jamison Herefords.............................................................. 785-754-3639 Gordon Jamison & Sons, 2271 Co. Rd. 74, Quinter, KS 67752, www.jamisonranch.com Jensen Bros........................................................................... 785-243-6397 Kevin and Sheila Jensen, P.O. Box 197, Courtland, KS 66939, www.jensenbros.net M-M Ranch Polled Herefords............................................620-212-4774 Alex and Alison Mih, P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720, amih@mmherefords.com, www.mmherefords.com Malone Hereford Farm....................................................... 620-342-7538 Alton and Marie Malone, 1371 Rd. F, Emporia, KS 66801, malone@maloneherefordfarm.com, www.maloneherefordfarm.com Meitler Cattle........................................................................ 785-658-5612 Gene, Darris and Clint Meitler, 1237 N. 13th Rd., Lucas, KS 67648 Mill Creek Ranch..................................................................785-456-4790 David Breiner, 20635 Hessdale Rd., Alma, KS 66401, millcreekranch@embarqmail.com, www.millcreekranch.com

KENTUCKY Chambliss Hereford Farms................................................270-982-3905 Brad and Carla Chambliss and Family, 612 Debra Ln., Elizabethtown, KY 42701, brad.chambliss@benchmark.us Dogwood Farms.................................................................. 270-224-2993 Toby and Debby Dulworth and Family, 2492 S. Kirkman Rd., LaCenter, KY 42056, dogwood@brtc.net

All Seasons Farm.................................................................. 443-880-1614 Harry and Karen Taylor, 10402 Stewart Neck Rd., Princess Anne, MD 21853, allseasonsfarm@gmail.com ChurchView Farm................................................................443-871-0573 The Baldwins, 2 Church View Rd., Millersville, MD 21108, webald@aol.com East Side Farm......................................................................301-898-8552 Jay and Shelly Stull, 10718-A Liberty Rd., Frederick, MD 21701, eastsidehereford@comcast.net Foggy Bottom Farm............................................................ 443-871-4917 Ray and Cyndy Howes, 1616 John Shirk Rd., Taneytown, MD 21787

MICHIGAN Behnke’s Hereford Farm....................................................906-863-3583 Chris Behnke, W4916 C.R. 388, Wallace, MI 49893, cbehnke@tycoint.com Cottonwood Springs.......................................................... 231-228-6578 Nancy and Tim Keilty, 6192 S. French, Cedar, MI 49621, www.cottonwoodspringsfarm.com Grand Meadows Farm......................................................... 616-292-7474 Dave and Jill Bielema and Family, P.O. Box 550, Ada, MI 49301, greatlakesherefordbeef@gmail.com, www.grandmeadowsfarm.com Hanson’s Double G Herefords..........................................906-753-4684 Glenn Hanson Sr. and Glenn Hanson Jr., W708 C.R. 356, Stephenson, MI 49887 Harfst Cattle.......................................................................... 269-615-0742 Jonathan and Jessica Harfst, 17265 11 1/2 Mile Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49014, harfstcattle@gmail.com, www.harfstcattle.com Longcore Herefords............................................................616-696-2364 Randy Longcore and Family, 5110 Indian Lakes Rd., Cedar Springs, MI 49319, longcoreherefords@sbcglobal.net, www.longcoreherefords.com MacNaughton, Ron and Jill................................................ 517-230-7431 12967 N. Cochran Rd., Grand Ledge, MI 48837, jilllmac@aol.com

JMS Polled Herefords........................................................ 270-465-6984 Danny Miller, 4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd., Knifley, KY 42753, jmsfarm@msn.com, www.jmsvictordomino.com

McDonald Farm................................................................... 616-446-2146 Scott McDonald, 7791 Eastern Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49508, scott@mcdonaldplumbing.com

Peyton’s Well Polled Herefords.......................................606-669-1455 Lowell and Barbara Atwood and Family, 133 Edgewood Dr., Standford, KY 40484

Ridgeview Farm................................................................... 616-299-8681 Bob and Jami Goble, 11554 100th St., Alto, MI 49302, jami@ridgeviewfarm-goble.com, www.ridgeviewfarm-goble.com RLB Polled Herefords...........................................................517-202-0324 Dan and Robin Riker, 3241 Goodwin Rd., Ionia, MI 48846, cattlealley@gmail.com

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Rottman, Phil and Chris..................................................... 231-924-5776 2148 S. Croswell, Freemont, MI 49412, pcr@ncats.net, www.pcrherefords.com Sugar Sweet Ranch............................................................ 989-426-4090 The Simpkins Family, 3132 Oberlin Rd., Gladwin, MI 48624, beef1@ejourney.com Veeser’s Triple E Farm.........................................................906-497-5946 Mark Veeser, W2883 Veeser Ln., Powers, MI 49874

MINNESOTA Delaney Herefords..............................................................507-820-0661 Jerry and Sherry Delaney and Family, 2701 Co. Rd. 101, Lake Benton, MN 56149, jdh@delaneyherefords.com, www.delaneyherefords.com McIver’s Happy Acres......................................................... 320-283-5776 David and Maryln McIver and Family, 15624 340th Ave., Farwell, MN 56327, McIvers@runstone.net, www.mcivershappyacres.net Minnesota Hereford Breeders.........................................320-413-0483 Jared and Makayla Flower, Secretary/Treasurer, 1630 10th St. N.W., Holloway, MN 56249, www.mnherefordbreeders.org

MINNESOTA Neil Farms..............................................................................507-696-3386 Dave and Ann Neil Family, 48725 158th Ave., Pine Island, MN 55963, neilyne@hotmail.com Whispering Pine Farms...................................................... 320-221-0280 Jason and Marcy McDonald and Family, 72196 325th St., Kimball, MN 55353, jasonm@meltel.net, www.whisperingpinefarms.com

MISSISSIPPI Broadlawn Farm..................................................................601-654-3584 Jim O’Mara, 3600 Ludlow Rd., Good Hope Community, Lena, MS 39094, omaraj@phelps.com, www.broadlawnherefords.com Leaning Cedar Herefords.................................................. 662-423-3317 Herman Nunley and Family, 204 Co. Rd. 995, Iuka, MS 38852, leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com McGuffee Polled Herefords.............................................. 601-677-0245 Joe and Ryan McGuffee, 103 Earl McGuffee Rd., New Hebron, MS 39140, ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net, www.mcguffeeherefords.com

Bellis Family, Jim D.............................................................. 417-466-8679 Jim D. and Carla Bellis, 17246 Hwy. K, Aurora, MO 65605, JimBellis@missouristate.edu Blue Ribbon Farms...............................................................417-209-5538 Jeff and Stephanie Rawie and Aaron and Kylie Noble, 11768 W. Farm Rd. 34, Walnut Grove, MO 65770, jeffrawie24@yahoo.com Bonebrake Herefords..........................................................417-693-7881 Al and M.D. Bonebrake, 3939 E. Farm Rd. 144, Springfield, MO 65809, stevegreene@gmail.com BS Herefords LLC................................................................. 573-729-3524 Sam Starks, P.O. Box 255, Salem, MO 65560, bsherefords@wavecomputers.net Civil Bend Herefords............................................................ 308-214-1211 Cory and Molly Wood, 3340 N.E. Stewart Rd., Maysville, MO 64469, corywood1211@gmail.com Doss Hereford Farms..........................................................816-699-8831 Gary and Debbie Doss, 6200 N.E. 142nd St., Smithville, MO 64089, DHF6200@aol.com, www.dossherefordfarms.com Duvall Polled Herefords...................................................... 417-232-4817 Gary and Frances Duvall, 1082 Hwy. 97, Lockwood, MO 65682, duvallherefords@keinet.net Evans Hereford Ranch.........................................................417-265-3649 Mark and Kelly Evans and Family, 194 Delaware Ln. , Squires, MO 65755, EHRanch@yahoo.com Falling Timber Farm............................................................636-433-2858 Glenn and Yvonne Ridder, 16777, Ridder Rd., Marthasville, MO 63357, www.fallingtimberfarm.com Findley Farms....................................................................... 816-540-3711 Rod Findley, 32505 E. 179th St., Pleasant Hill, MO 64080, findleyfarm@gmail.com Glengrove Farm................................................................... 573-341-3820 Bob and Gretchen Thompson, 12905 C.R. 4010, Rolla, MO 65401, bandgthompson@earthlink.net, www.glengrovefarms.com Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University.................417-838-1482 Marty Lueck, Rt. 1, Box 85G, Mountain Grove, MO 65711, mvlueck@centurytel.net Kaczmarek 4K Herefords................................................... 573-729-5923 Bill and Roberta Kaczmarek and Family, P.O. Box 434, Salem, MO 65560, 4k@kaczmarekherefords.com, www.kaczmarekherefords.com

Waggoner LLC, Joe.............................................................. 601-572-4111 Joe Waggoner, 2096 Pilgrim Rest Rd., Carthage, MS 39051

LIII Farms..................................................................................417-861-1755 Tom and Siu Luthy and Family, 4789 S. Farm Rd. 193, Rogersville, MO 65742, tluthy@mac.com, www.l3farms.com

MISSOURI

McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch..............................................417-830-7257 Trent and Mary McMillen, 9128 W. Farm Rd. 30, Walnut Grove, MO 65770

AbraKadabra Cattle Co......................................................573-864-6475 Mark and Terry Abramovitz, 6969 Bass Ln., Columbia, MO 65201, telwing@gmail.com, www.abracattleco.com

Miller Herefords....................................................................317-840-7811 Rusty and Marijane Miller and Family, 20500 Sioux Dr., Lebanon, MO 65536, millerherefords@yahoo.com, www.millerherefords.com

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Mueller Polled Herefords & Angus..................................573-517-2999 Brad and Shannon Mueller and Family, 2045 PCR 520, Perryville, MO 63775, bradmuellerph@yahoo.com

Ridder Hereford Ranch..................................................... 308-836-4430 John and Mary Ridder, 79225 Rye Valley Rd., Callaway, NE 68825, mailbag@ridderranch.com, www.ridderranch.com

Reed Farms............................................................................ 660-527-3507 Jim and Linda Reed and Family, P.O. Box 126, Green Ridge, MO 65332, reedent@iland.net, www.reedent.com

Schutte & Sons Polled Herefords....................................405-756-3462 Ron and Nancy Schutte, 1417 Rd. 2100, Guide Rock, NE 68942, rnschutte@gtmc.net, www.schutteandsons.net

Reynolds Herefords............................................................660-676-3788 Matt and Barb Reynolds and Family, 1071 C.R. 1231, Huntsville, MO 65259, reynoldscattle@cvalley.net, www.reynoldsherefords.com

Spencer Herefords Inc........................................................ 308-547-2208 Dale Spencer Family, 43500 E. N. Loup Rd., Brewster, NE 68821, spencerhereford@nebnet.net, www.spencerhereford.com

Roth Hereford Farm.............................................................660-331-4127 Ed and Carol Roth, 1146 N.E. Hwy. J, Windsor, MO 65360, croth745@earthlink.net

Upstream Ranch.................................................................. 308-942-3195 Brent and Robin Meeks, 45060 Upstream Rd., Taylor, NE 68879, upstreamranch@gmail.com, www.upstreamcattle.com

Steinbeck Farms................................................................. 573-680-0954 Rick and Laurie Steinbeck, 2322 Drake School Rd., Herman, MO 65041

NEVADA

WMC Cattle Co..................................................................... 417-989-0486 Travis and Sarah McConnaughy, 1199 Co. Rd. 116, Wasola, MO 65773, t-mc2009@live.com

Bell Ranch.............................................................................. 775-578-3536 Lilla and Woodie Bell, P.O. Box 48, Paradise Valley, NV 89426, bellranches@gmail.com, www.bellranchherefords.com

MONTANA

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Churchill Cattle Co............................................................. 406-580-6421 Dale and Nancy Venhuizen, 1862 Yadon Rd., Manhattan, MT 59741, dale@churchillcattle.com, www.churchillcattle.com

Top of the Hill Farm............................................................. 603-817-0620 Alan and Carolyn Fredrickson and Family, 50 Martin Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, NH 03894, topofthehillfarm@metrocast.net

Cooper Hereford Ranch.................................................... 406-539-6885 Mark and Cristy Cooper, P.O. Box 126, Willow Creek, MT 59760, mark@cooperherefords.com, www.cooperherefords.com

NEW JERSEY

Feddes Herefords................................................................406-570-4771 Marvin, Tim and Dan Feddes, 2009 Churchill Rd., Manhattan, MT 59741, tfeddes@msn.com, www.feddes.com Holden Herefords................................................................406-450-1029 Jack and Tresha Holden, 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd., Valier, MT 59486, jtholden@3rivers.net, www.holdenherefords.com Mohican West....................................................................... 330-378-3421 Conard and Nancy Stitzlein and Terry Powlesland, 3100 Sportsman Park Rd., Laurel, MT 59044, mohicanw@yahoo.com Sidwell Ranch.......................................................................406-861-4426 Richard and Becky Sidwell, P.O. Box 834, Columbus, MT 59019, sidwell@sidwell-land.com Thomas Herefords...............................................................406-544-1536 Bruce Thomas, 515 Hereford Ln., Gold Creek, MT 59733, bruce@thomasherefords.com, www.thomasherefords.com

Sun High Farms.................................................................... 908-752-0257 Christopher J. Mulch, 6 Nightingale Rd., Blairstown, NJ 07825, sunhighfarms@yahoo.com

NEW MEXICO B&H Herefords.................................................................... 575-644-6925 Phill Harvey Jr., P.O. Box 40, Mesilla, NM 88046, philharveyjr@comcast.net, www.bhherefords.com Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch....................................................915-877-2535 Jim Darnell, 5 Paseo de Paz Ln., El Paso, TX 79932, barjbarherefords@aol.com Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC......................................575-633-2800 Cliff and Pat Copeland and Family, 4383 Nara Visa Hwy. , Nara Visa, NM 88430, cliff@copelandherefords.com, www.copelandherefords.com

NEBRASKA

Focus Marketing Group......................................................785-213-5435 Kyla Copeland, 4381 Nara Visa Hwy., Nara Visa, NM 88430, office@focusmarketinggroup.net, www.focusmarketinggroup.net

Linton Polled Herefords..................................................... 308-293-5816 Art Linton, 77404 Hwy. 183, Miller, NE 68858, ajlinton@frontiernet.net, www.lintonpolledherefords.com

King Herefords.....................................................................505-220-9909 Bill King, P.O. Box 2670, Moriarty, NM 87035, bill@billkingranch.com, www.billkingranch.com

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NORTH CAROLINA Blinson Polled Herefords................................................... 828-754-5549 Keith and Peggy Blinson and Bryan and Beth Blinson and Family, 3945 Oak Hill Park Circle, Lenoir, NC 28645, pblinson@att.net Claxton Farm LLC................................................................828-645-9127 Porter and Martha Ann Claxton, 240 Upper Flat Creek Rd., Weaverville, NC 28787, cpcfarm@msn.com, www.claxtonfarmcattle.com Double J Farm......................................................................918-489-0024 John Wheeler, 775 Clacton Circle, Earlysville, VA 22936, doublejfarmllc@yahoo.com Myers Hereford Farm......................................................... 704-872-7155 Harry Myers, 312 Elmwood Rd., Statesville, NC 28625, harrymyers1226@att.net, www.myersherefordfarm.com Prestwood Beef Cattle.......................................................828-728-8920 Kim Prestwood, 390 Pleasant Hill Rd., Lenoir, NC 28645 Rhyneland Farms.................................................................704-614-0826 Bob and Pam Rhyne and Kim Eudy and Family, 3700 Peach Orchard Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215 Triple M Ranch......................................................................336-656-3389 The Mericka Family, 5963 Summit Ave., Browns Summit, NC 27214 Triplett Polled Herefords................................................... 704-872-7550 James and Doris Triplett, 254 Hallmark Rd., Statesville, NC 28625, triplettmarble@bellsouth.net W&A Hereford Farm........................................................... 336-388-2177 George and Tammy Ward, 3404 Shady Grove Rd., Providence, NC 27315, gwwardjr@centurylink.net Will-Via Polled Herefords..................................................704-664-1947 Lavette and Brenda Teeter, 2075 Landis Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28115, willvia1@aol.com

Mrnak Hereford Ranch........................................................ 701-574-3172 Wayne and Jill Mrnak and Family, 14503 91st St. S.W., Bowman, ND 58623, www.mrnakherefords.com North Dakota Hereford Assn............................................701-400-8744 Joana Friesz, P.O. Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com Olson Hereford Ranch........................................................ 701-361-0684 Carl and Lindsay Olson and Family, 16068 24th St. S.E., Argusville, ND 58005, olsoncandc@aol.com, www.olsonredpower.com Pelton Polled Herefords.................................................... 701-548-8243 Craig, Kayla and Kain Pelton, 40 93rd Ave. N.W., Halliday, ND 58636, craigp@ndgateway.com Stuber Ranch.........................................................................701-523-5371 Roger, Duane and Laureen Stuber, 7606 149th Ave. S.W., Bowman, ND 58623, ddstuber@ndsupernet.com, www.stuberranch.com Wolff Cattle Co...................................................................... 701-710-1574 Steve Wolff, 122 N. 12th St., Oakes, ND 58474

OHIO Banks Polled Herefords..................................................... 513-726-6876 Doug and Jane Banks, 5590 Wayne Milford Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, dbanks3878@aol.com Berg Polled Herefords........................................................ 330-857-7967 Jerry and Mary Ann Berg, 16821 Wirthrich Rd., Dalton, OH 44618, jwberg@bright.net Buckeye Hereford Assn......................................................440-320-6193 Lisa Keets, 10708 Main Rd., Berlin Heights, OH 44814, ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com CSP Farms.............................................................................. 419-295-4897 Chris, Sarah and Brody Pugh, 4937 State Rt. 61S, Shelby, OH 44875, cspfarms@yahoo.com

NORTH DAKOTA Baumgarten Cattle Co........................................................ 701-290-3469 Rollie and Jake Baumgarten, 4260 127th Ave. S.W., Belfield, ND 58622, www.baumgartencattle.com Boehnke Hereford Ranch.................................................. 701-359-4450 Jeff and Jared Boehnke, 8424 4th Ave. N.E., Kramer, ND 58748, jboehnke@utma.com Friedt Herefords.................................................................. 701-824-2300 Gary Friedt and Family, 8733 55th St. S.W., Mott, ND 58646, gfriedt@hotmail.com, www.friedtherefords.com Friesz Livestock....................................................................701-400-8744 Duane and Joana Friesz and Family, 4465 34th St., P.O. Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com, www.frieszlivestock.com

Grandview Hereford Farms.............................................. 937-605-4218 Jay and Becky Reed, 5890 Moorefield Rd., Springfield, OH 45502, grandview5890@att.net J&L Cattle Services..............................................................419-685-0549 Jeff and Lou Ellen Harr, 334 Twp. Rd. 1922, Jeromesville, OH 44840, jlcattleserv@aol.com Mohican Polled Hereford Farms...................................... 330-378-3421 Conard and Nancy Stitzlein, 4551 State Rt. 514, Glenmont, OH 44628, stitz@mohicanfarms.com NS Polled Herefords............................................................ 216-312-4999 Norman Starr, P.O. Box 280, Mason, OH 45050, starrn42@att.net Ostgaard Cattle Co.............................................................. 937-475-9625 Tom and Angie Ostgaard and Family, 7087 Pleasant Chapel Rd., Newark, OH 43055

Helbling Herefords..............................................................701-663-7123 Jim, Fred and Wayne Helbling, 4785 Co. Rd. 83, Mandan, ND 58554, Helbling95@msn.com 2015 Hereford Register

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Sunny Side Farm..................................................................740-828-2626 Cecil and Jeff Jordan, 8570 Shannon Rd., Dresden, OH 43821 Sunnyside Stock Farms.......................................................419-212-0093 Jim and Beth Herman, 6753 C.R. C75, Edgerton, OH 43715, jimbethherman@metalink.net Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn................... 740-732-4783 Rick Van Fleet, 21989 Woodsfield Rd., Sarahsville, OH 43779, rick_vanfleet@yahoo.com, www.switzerlandpolledherefords.com

OKLAHOMA Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch....................................................915-877-2535 Jim Darnell, 5 Paseo de Paz Ln., El Paso, TX 79932, barjbarherefords@aol.com Bowling Ranch.....................................................................580-362-5026 Nancy Bowling, 9201 E. Stateline Rd., Newkirk, OK 74647, nkbowling@yahoo.com, www.bowlingranch.com Buck Cattle Co......................................................................580-795-4865 Jirl, Brenda and Bailey Buck, 1 8478 Cattle Dr., Madill, OK 73446, jirl@buckcattle.com, www.buckcattle.com Day Family, Richard C.........................................................580-456-7567 Richard and Jacob Day, 3284 State Hwy. 1W, Roff, OK 74865, day972@aol.com

OREGON Bird Herefords.......................................................................541-742-5436 David and Lynda Bird, 45863 Crow Rd., Halfway, OR 97834, bird@pinetel.com Chandler Herefords.............................................................541-523-2166 George and Duane Chandler, 17578 Chandler Ln., Baker City, OR 97814, chandlerhereford1889@yahoo.com, www.chandlerherefords.com Harrell Hereford Ranch...................................................... 541-523-4401 Bob Harrell Jr., 42590 Salmon Creek Rd., Baker City, OR 97814, , www.harrellherefordranch.com

PENNSYLVANIA Deana Jak Farms Inc............................................................814-766-2893 Doug and Jenny Howe, 337 Guyer Corner Rd., New Enterprise, PA 16664, dhowe@deanajakfarms.com, www.deanajakfarms.com Flat Stone Lick.......................................................................724-267-3325 Les and Nancy Midla and Family, 34 Cranberry Marsh, Marianna, PA 15345, nmidla@pulsenet.com Glenview Farms................................................................... 814-697-6339 W. Massey Booth Jr. and Curtis H. Booth, 711 Kings Run Rd., Shinglehouse, PA 16748, masseyb@frontier.com

Dufur Herefords................................................................... 580-367-9910 Bill and Alan Dufur, P.O. Box 166, Caddo, OK 74729

Slaytonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BearDance...........................................................814-623-0772 J. Paul and Bette Slayton, 2272 Dibert Rd., Bedford, PA 15522, paul@slaytonsbeardance.com

Durham Ranch..................................................................... 405-372-7096 Norman and Jane Durham, 3719 S. Coyle Rd., Stillwater, OK 74074, njdurhamranch@gmail.com

Stone Ridge Manor..............................................................717-642-9199 Dan and Seth Synder, 654 Cold Spring Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325, herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com, www.stoneridgemanor.com

Langford Herefords............................................................. 918-733-1331 Leon and Suzy Langford and Watson and Cash Langford, Okmulgee, OK 74447, langfordherefords@yahoo.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Layton Auction Services LLC............................................405-464-2455 Dustin Layton, P.O. Box 31684, Edmond, OK 73003, laytond@yahoo.com, www.laytonauction.com Littau Polled Herefords.......................................................580-361-2310 Albert and Lorene Littau and Family, Rt. 1, Box 108, Balko, OK 73931, littaupolledherefords@hotmail.com, www.littaupolledherefords.com

Country Corner Farms....................................................... 864-879-5045 Alvin Baker, 3876 Jordan Rd., Greer, SC 29651 Forrest Polled Herefords...................................................864-445-7633 Earl B. and Brad Forrest, 101-103 N. Main St., Saluda, SC 29138 Fowken Farm........................................................................864-674-5245 Norris, Rogers and Greg Fowler, 328 Fowken Farm Rd., Jonesville, SC 29353, nrfowler@breck.com, www.fowkenfarm.com

Messner Herefords..............................................................580-273-9494 Milton and Van Messner, Rt. 1, Box 350, Laverne, OK 73848, messner1@ptsi.net

McConnell Polled Herefords............................................ 864-836-8377 Terry McConnell, 404 McConnell Rd., Marietta, SC 29661

P&R Herefords......................................................................405-664-7743 Paul and Maria Laubach, R.R. 1, Box 69, Leedey, OK 73654, paul@pandrherefords.com, www.PandRHerefords.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

Red Hills Herefords............................................................. 580-323-2774 Jimmie and Darla Johnson, 4600 W. Modelle, Clinton, OK 73601, gptservice@sbcglobal.net

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Atkins Herefords.................................................................. 605-351-9847 Pete and Laura Atkins and Family, 27106 468th Ave., Tea, SD 57064, atkins15@sio.midco.net

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Baker Hereford Ranch........................................................ 605-923-2925 Jim and Jeff Baker, P.O. Box 2769, Rapid City, SD 57709, jkbaker@rap.midco.net, www.bakerherefords.com

Woolfolk Farms.....................................................................731-225-2620 Scott, John and Matt Woolfolk, 131 Hallie Anderson Rd., Jackson, TN 38305, woolfolkfarms@yahoo.com, www.wfherefords.com

CK Cattle................................................................................ 605-769-0142 Chris and Kristi Effling, 19650 Hwy. 47, Highmore, SD 57345, www.ckeffling.com

TEXAS

Fawcettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elm Creek Ranch...............................................605-870-0161 Keith and Cheryl Fawcett and Family and Dan and Kari Fawcett and Family, 21115 344th Ave., Ree Heights, SD 57371, www.fawcettselmcreekranch.com Ollerich Brothers Herefords.............................................. 605-557-3246 Jerome and James Ollerich, 29188 303 Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580, jeromeo@goldenwest.net, www.ollerichbrothersherefords.com Rausch Herefords................................................................605-948-2375 Jerry, Shannon, Joel and Vern Rausch, 14831 Hereford Rd., Hoven, SD 57450, rauschherf@rauschherefords.com, www.RauschHerefords.com

Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch....................................................915-877-2535 Jim Darnell, 5 Paseo de Paz Ln., El Paso, TX 79932, barjbarherefords@aol.com Barber Ranch........................................................................806-235-3692 Justin, Dale, Mary, Brett, Terri and Jason Barber, 10175 F.M. 3138, Channing, TX 79018, barberranch@wildblue.net, www.barberranch.com Dauer Herefords..................................................................806-683-7073 Justin Paul Dauer, 997 Co. Rd. P, Panhandle, TX 79068 Doyle Hereford Ranch........................................................ 214-240-4538 Mike Doyle, 9545 State Hwy. 34N, Wolfe City, TX 75496, mdoyle0326@yahoo.com, www.doyleherefordranch.com

TENNESSEE Belle Meadow Farm.............................................................931-619-2509 Charles Gavin, 6701 Hwy. 64 E., Wartrace, TN 37183, bellemeadowfarmceg@gmail.com Burns Farms.......................................................................... 615-477-5668 David Burns, 12733 Old State Hwy. 28, Pikeville, TN 37367, Burnsfarms@msn.com, www.BurnsFarms.com Candy Meadow Farms........................................................ 731-968-9977 Rob, Randy, Steve and Heath Helms, 565 Candy Meadow Farm Rd., Lexington, TN 38351 Coley Herefords................................................................... 615-804-2221 Jim and Kay Coley and Family, 1100 Corum Hill Rd., Castalian Springs, TN 37031, coleyherefords@gmail.com, www.coleyherefords.com Four L Herefords..................................................................615-804-0500 Tom Lane, 5190 Clay Farm Rd., Atwood, TN 38220, tomlane26@gmail.com JM Cattle Co..........................................................................931-309-6805 Jeremiah and Candace Malone, 118 Powdermill Hill Rd., Lawrenceburg, TN 38464, jrmalone20@gmail.com, www.jm-cattlecompany.com Mud Creek Farms.................................................................423-346-7304 Johnny and Tanuja Dagley and Family, 314 Letory Rd., Wartburg, TN 37887 Parker Bros. Polled Herefords...........................................615-765-5359 David and Paula Parker, 129 Banks Rd., Bradyville, TN 37026, dplp@dtccom.net, www.dkmfarms.com Rogan Farms Herefords......................................................423-272-5018 Mike Rogan, 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd., Rogersville, TN 37857, roganfarm@yahoo.com Walker Polled Hereford Farm........................................... 931-607-6356 Eric, Rhonda, Cody and Casey Walker, P.O. Box 146, Morrison, TN 37357, wphf@blomand.net, www.walkerpolledherefordfarm.com

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Dudley Bros. .........................................................................325-356-2284 John and Tom Dudley, Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442, john@dudleybros.com, www.dudleybros.com Edgar, Bobby........................................................................ 325-642-2651 4525 CTY Rd. 295, Blanket, TX 76432, abedgar@cctc.net, Flying S Herefords............................................................... 214-533-9669 James and Jim Strode, Paluxy, TX, 76467, james@flyingsherefords.com, www.flyingsherefords.com GKB Cattle.............................................................................. 214-537-1285 Gary and Kathy Buchholz, P.O. Box 2807, Waxahachie, TX 75168, gary@gkbcattle.com, www.gkbcattle.com Iron Lake Ranch...................................................................214-649-0071 Dimitri Mataragas, P.O. Box 751, Athens, TX 75751, www.ironlakeranch.com Kinnear Polled Herefords...................................................817-235-5968 James and Linda Kinnear and Family, 225 Trailwood Dr., Joshua, TX 76058, kphcattle@att.net McMullin Ranch................................................................... 254-547-0172 Donlie and Linda McMullin, 1005 Perryman Creek Rd., Copperas Cove, TX 76522, dboydmac@yahoo.com Neel Polled Herefords........................................................956-763-4640 Parker Neel, P.O. Box 450029, Laredo, TX 78045 Powell Herefords................................................................. 325-653-1688 James L. Powell, Ft. McKavett, TX 76841, jlpoffice3@gmail.com, www.powellranches.com Skrivanek Ranches..............................................................979-224-4698 Joey and Susan Skrivanek and Family, 407 W. Mustang, Caldwell, TX 77836, coatty@burlesoncounty.org Spearhead Ranch.................................................................254-248-1915 Paul and Sheila Funk, 525 Co. Rd. 51, Copperas Cove, TX 76522, butchfunk@gmail.com, www.spearheadranch.net Hereford.org / HR-9

Still River Ranch.................................................................... 217-491-7017 Larry and Mary Woodson, Bonham, TX 75418, larrywoodson@gmail.com, www.stillriverranch.com

Ottley Herefords..................................................................509-750-8490 Gary Ottley, 1008 Rd. L S.W., Quincy, WA 98848, ottleyherefords@gmail.com

Texas Hereford Assn. .......................................................... 817-831-3161 Jack Chastain, 4609 Airport Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76117, texashereford@sbcglobal.net, www.texashereford.org

WEST VIRGINIA

W4 Ranch.............................................................................. 254-635-4444 Jay Wright, P.O. Box 9, Morgan, TX 76671, jay@w4ranch.com, www.w4ranch.com

Cottage Hill Farm 304-257-1557 W.C. Taylor Family, 20 Cottage Hill Rd., Petersburg, WV 26847, mwtaylor@frontiernet.net Five Star Polled Herefords................................................. 304-477-3818 Derek M. Haught, 248 River Bend Ln., Smithville, WV 26178, derek@fivestarherefords.com, www.fivestarherefords.com

UTAH Johansen Herefords.............................................................435-381-2523 Craig and Jonathan Johansen, 1000 N. 15 E., Castle Dale, UT 84513, johansenherefords@gmail.com, www.johansenherefords.com

Goff & Sons, A......................................................................304-643-2196 Eric and Jamie Goff, 1661 Hazelgreen Rd., Harrisville, WV 26362, agoffandsons@yahoo.com

VIRGINIA

Grandview Hereford Farm................................................304-763-4929 Ken and Chris Scott, 2586 Grandview Rd., Beaver, WV 25813, chance37@suddenlink.net

Fauquier Farm......................................................................540-347-4343 Bob Kube, Warrenton, VA 20186, fauquierfarm@yahoo.com

Grassy Run Farms............................................................... 304-552-4464 Gary Kale and Aaron Glascock, 600 Rocky Step Rd., Winfield, WV 25213

JPS Herefords....................................................................... 540-955-3181 Jim Stonestreet, 205 View West Ln., Clear Brook, VA 22624, patstonestreet@gmail.com

Haught Bros..........................................................................304-643-4184 Ira Haught, 864 Smithville Rd., Harrisville, WV 26362, ira@haughtlaw.com

Knoll Crest Farm.................................................................. 434-376-3567 James, Paul, Dalton, Jim, Brian and Scott Bennett, 17659 Red House Rd., Red House, VA 23963, knollcrest@hughes.net, www.knollcrestfarm.com Meadow Ridge Farms Inc................................................. 540-896-5004 Douglas and Melissa Harrison, 2184 Hillyard Dr., Broadway, VA 22815, harrisonmeadow@aol.com

J&A Hereford Farm.............................................................304-863-3635 James Leach, 77 Balderson Dr., Washington, WV 26181 Law & Sons, David.............................................................. 304-643-4438 Butch Law, 192 Ruger Dr., Harrisville, WV 26362, lawherefords@yahoo.com, www.lawherefords.bravehost.com McDonald Polled Herefords............................................304-884-6669 W. Michael McDonald, Rt. 2, Box 215A, Jane Lew, WV 26378

Potts Creek Farm Polled Herefords.................................540-747-3261 Jasper and Alice Persinger, 2917 Potts Creek Rd., Covington, VA 24426, PottsCreekFarm@ntelos.net

WISCONSIN

Quail Hollow Farm................................................................540-551-2116 Diane Wilson, 6636 Monumental Mills Rd., Rixeyville, VA 22737, quailhollowherefords@gmail.com, www.quailhollowherefords.com

Baker Polled Herefords.......................................................262-742-3205 Paul and Sylvia Baker and Family, N7850 U.S. Hwy. 12/67, Elkhorn, WI 53121, psbakerph@elknet.net

Virginia Hereford Assn. .....................................................540-582-9234 Bob Schaffer, www.vaherefords.org

Boettcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brookview Acres............................................715-597-2036 Butch and Maryellen Boettcher and Family, W16163 U.S. Hwy. 10, Fairchild, WI 54741, cmboettcher@centurytel.net, www.brookviewacres.com

WASHINGTON BB Cattle Co..........................................................................509-234-4361 Bell Bennett and Family, Box 36, Connell, WA 99326, bbcattle@bossig.com, www.bbcattle.com

C&L Hereford Ranch........................................................... 920-474-7403 Steve and Jill Folkman and Family, N250 Highview Rd., Ixonia, WI 53036, cnlfarm@hughes.net, www.cnlfarm.com

CX Ranch................................................................................ 509-843-1825 Bill and Terrilie Cox, 688 Pataha St., Pomeroy, WA 99347

Christ the Rock Creek Farm................................................ 715-783-1184 Rev. Mark and Deb Schoen, 1634 State Hwy. 87, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, www.CTRherefords.com

Gallagher Farms................................................................... 253-261-9968 Brian Gallagher, P.O. Box 672, Enumclaw, WA 98022, bwgallagher@centurylink.net

Dalton Polled Herefords.....................................................715-338-1729 John and Jeannie Dalton, 2279 160th Ave., Emerald, WI 54013, dphereford@yahoo.com

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Gari-Alan Farm..................................................................... 920-699-3126 Gary, Marilynn and Nathan Reinke, N6060 Hilltop Ln., Johnson Creek, WI 53038, gafcattle@tds.net, www.garialanfarm.com

Windy Hills Herefords.........................................................715-760-2350 Mark and Angie Friedrich and Family, 1454 70th Ave. , Roberts, WI 54028, markfriedrich@yahoo.com

Huth Polled Herefords.......................................................920-583-3223 Jerry and Maryann Huth and Family, W9096 County Rd. AS, Oakfield, WI 53065, huth@wildblue.net, www.huthcattle.com

Wirth Polled Herefords....................................................... 715-247-5217 Gene, Brent, Lance and Matt Wirth, 1547 75th St., New Richmond, WI 54017

Kegley Farms........................................................................262-642-5283 Kurt and Jenni Kegley, W891 Honey Creek Rd., Burlington, WI 53105, kjkegley@yahoo.com, www.kegleyfarms.com Lamb Bros. ............................................................................715-308-1347 Andy Lamb, 289 Hwy. 128, Wilson, WI 54027, lambchop33@hotmail.com, www.lambbrosherefords.com Larson Hereford Farms...................................................... 715-772-4680 Fred Larson, N8494 110th St., Spring Valley, WI 54767, www.larsonherefordfarms.com Lietzau Hereford Farm.......................................................608-269-3627 Harold and Connie Lietzau, 7477 Iband Ave., Sparta, WI 54656 Lininger Farms..................................................................... 262-763-8846 Chester and Kathy Lininger, W1018 Spring Prairie Rd., Burlington, WI 53105, clininger@wi.rr.com MGM East..............................................................................262-628-3649 Steve Merry, 1840 Hwy. CC, Hartford, WI 53027

Wiswell Farms....................................................................... 262-723-4861 Grant and Judy Wiswell, N5920 Connaughton Ln., Elkhorn, WI 53121, wiswellfarms@gmail.com, www.wiswellfarm.com

WYOMING Berry’s, The...........................................................................307-630-7944 Jay and Janice Berry, 3049 C.R. 225, Cheyenne, WY 82009, jaberryherefords@msn.com, www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com Collins Cattle.......................................................................... 307-217-2701 Cody and Lauren Collins, 361 Fort St., Buffalo, WY 82834 Micheli Hereford Ranch..................................................... 307-782-3469 Dale Micheli, P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82240 Middleswarth Hereford Ranch.........................................307-532-5427 Jay and Marsha Middleswarth and Family, P.O. Box 998, Torrington, WY 82240, 6mbulls@hughes.net, www.middleswarthherefords.com

MGM West............................................................................. 608-837-4919 Gordon Merry, 6488 Hwy. C, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

NJW Polled Herefords........................................................ 307-672-3248 Ned, Jan and Bell Ward, 247 A Decker Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801, njwardherefords@gmail.com, www.NJWHerefords.com

Next Generation Genetics................................................. 608-981-2409 Tod and Sondra Brancel and Family, W7842 Hwy. 23, Endeavor, WI 53950, brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com

White Cattle Co.................................................................... 307-684-7881 Joel and Karri White, 912 Fullerton Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834, joelkarriwhite@msn.com

Owego Stock Farm..............................................................608-543-3778 Marvin Espenscheid Family, 12044 Hwy. 78, Argyle, WI 53504, wlbaosf@mhtc.net

CANADA

Pierce’s Hereford Haven....................................................608-356-2578 Ken and Sandy Pierce, E10645 Hatchery Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913, ken254@centurytel.net, www.piercesherefords.com Spruce Hill Herefords......................................................... 608-764-8156 Dean Fedkenheuer, 4248 Gotzion Rd., Deerfield, WI 53531, d_fedkenheuer@hotmail.com, www.sprucehillpolledherefords.com Starr Polled Herefords........................................................920-596-2580 Joe and Amy Starr and Family, E5198 N. Water Dr., Manawa, WI 54949, starr@wolfnet.net Steiny’s Herefords...............................................................608-344-0140 Dave and Laurie Steinhoff, N7908 6th Ave., New Lisbon, WI 53950, steiny_48@mwt.net Whiskey Run Farms.............................................................608-839-5207 Hank and Charlotte Handzel and Family, 2791 Sime Rd., Cottage Grove, WI 53527, hjh@whiskeyrunfarms.com, www.whiskeyrunfarms.com

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Canadian Hereford Assn....................................................888-836-7242 5160 Skyline Way N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6V1, www.hereford.ca Lilybrook Herefords........................................................... 403-625-4693 Andy and Margaret Schuepbach and Family, Box 2044, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0, andy@lilybrookherefords.com, www.lilybrookherefords.com Little Fort Herefords...........................................................403-358-8935 The Jim Family, Box 58, Little Fort, B.C. VO3 2CO, kym@littlefort.ca, www.littlefort.ca Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords........................... 905-625-3151 Jack McAughey, 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, ON L4X 2E2, www.medontehighlands.com Remitall West .......................................................................403-556-0301 Bryan and Annette Latimer and Family, Box 16, Site, 2 RR#4, Olds, AB T4H 1T8, ablatimer@xplornet.ca, www.remitallwest.com YV Ranch.................................................................................403-9485604 Nels and Terri Nixdorff, Yankee Valley Rd., R.R. 2, Airdrie, AB T4B 2A4, nnixdorff@efirehose.net, www.YVRanch.ca Hereford.org / HR-11

ALABAMA Guaranteed Growth & Performance

Karl, Gail & Graham Blagg P. O. Box 1645 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Karl 916-531-3443 Graham 530-913-6418 Ranch 530-265-9395

www.sierraranches.com

Line One Breeding

Five H Farms

Jim, Marcia, Bobby, Heidi and Jamie Mickelson 5174 Sonoma Mountain Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707-481-3440 Jim 707-396-7364 Bobby JMMick@sonic.net

Case and Melinda Vyfhuizen, owners Joe Brazil, partner/manager 5851 S. Hwy. 59, Merced, CA 95340 209-410-1904 • www.FiveHFarms.com

Herd sires: H Easy Deal 609ET and GB L1 Domino 0153P

Jess Ranch

JJJ

Tim Coleman and Family P.O. Box 577980 Modesto, CA 95357 Tim’s cell 209-968-7232 tim@sierraranches.net Kevin McKinzie, manager Kevin’s cell 209-505-5416 kevin@sierraranches.net

JJJ

15850 Jess Ranch Rd. Tracy, CA 95377

Joseph and Connie Jess Registered Herefords and Quarter Horses for sale at the ranch.

Home/Office 925-449-5265 Cell 209-607-5916 Fax 925-447-5674

JLV Ranch, Hanford, Calif. Jeff and Lori Valentine 559-584-1597 • 559-381-1838 Cell jlval@lemoorenet.com

WE I M E R

Steve Lambert Family 2938 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell 530-624-5256

CATTLE COMPANY

Tom and Cindy Weimer P.O. Box 1197 • Susanville, CA 96130 530-254-6802 • 530-260-0416 mobile weimercattleco@citlink.net www.weimercattleco.com

HEREFORDS

Randy & Kelly Owen, Owners Red, White, and Black: Dixieland John & Randa Starnes Delight Angus, 256-845-3936 Hereford Production 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Sale, May 7, 2016 Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com High Cotton Bull Sale Dec. 5, 2015 cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com

ARIZONA Mountain View

H e r e f o r d

R a n c h

Grace Wystrach

HC 1, Box 788 • Elgin, AZ 85611 520-456-9052 Located 7 miles west of Hwy. 9 on Hwy. 82

ARKANSAS Jack James 116 N. Gintown Rd. Mulberry, AR 72947 479-997-8323 • 479-997-5302

CALIFORNIA

AL TO Herefords Larry and Susan Alto 707-822-9478

HR-12 / Hereford.org

3545 Bayschool Rd. Arcata, CA 95521

Jim McDougald, Manager

559-822-2178

McDougald Family 559-822-2289

Vernon Slocum 559-584-8094

COLORADO James T. Campbell

Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626

Morrell Ranches Registered Herefords & Angus

Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell Carrie Cell 530-218-5507 5640 Co. Rd. 65 • Willows, CA 95988 Barry Cell 530-682-5808 530-934-2047 morrellranches@aol.com

Mrnak Herefords West Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner 9728 Blue Mt. Ranch Rd. • Whitmore, CA 96096 775-848-0160 • 530-472-6431 lorenmrnak@aol.com Calves on the ground and for sale out of Dakota, Monument and Iceman.

High Altitude Registered Horned Herefords

Our Goal

Quality — Not Quantity

850 Meadow Ln. • Guffey, CO 80820 719-689-2047 or Cell 719-650-4929

Clark Anvil Ranch Registered Herefords and Salers Annual Sale • Second Wednesday in April

Sale, April 2016

La Junta, Colo. Clinton Clark 32190 Co. Rd. S • Karval, CO 80823 719-446-5223 • 719-892-0160 Cell cclark@esrta.com • www.clarkanvilranch.com

Ken and Suzanne Coleman 1271 C.R. 115 Westcliffe, CO 81252-9611

www.colemanherefords.com 719-783-9324 Fax 719-783-2211

Total Performance Based on a Strong Foundation of working mothers

1975 E. Roosevelt Rd. • El Nido, CA 95317 Gino and Mona Pedretti 209-722-2073 Gino Pedretti Jr. 209-383-1905 Mark St. Pierre 209-384-0129

Coyote Ridge Ranch 18300 C.R. 43 LaSalle, CO 80645

Jane Evans Cornelius 970-284-6878

Hampton and Kay Cornelius 970-284-0927

www.coyoteridgeherefords.com

Marshall Ernst Family Windsor, CO 80550 970-674-5113

www.ernstherefords.com

rnst

Bull Sale • Spring 2016

in O’Neill, NE at 1 p.m. CST

2015 Hereford Register

High Altitude

Eagle Canyon Ranch

FLORIDA

PAP Tested

Practical — Functional

HEREFORD CATTLE

Since 1980 at 8,000 ft.

Tom and Denise Wiseman Buhl, Idaho • 208-731-4714 • eaglecanyonranch@gmail.com

FUCHS HEREFORDS

3673 Co. Rd. 14 Practical Del Norte, CO 81132 Proven Mike 719-657+2519 Real World mikefuchsherefords@gmail.com Cattle Bulls & Females for Sale Registered Herefords

1634 M Rd. • Fruita, CO 81521 970-985-2938 • dmchall@hallherefords.com www.hallherefords.com Selling bulls at the U.B.I.A. Performance Bull Test Sale – Salina, Utah, the third Saturday in March Performance Testing Since 1978 • Females for sale at the ranch.

Hanging W Herefords Robert and Rita Weitzel 16662 Rd. 25 Dolores, CO 81323 970-882-2286

Herd Sires SHF Topeka 57G T56 ET Churchill Yankee 863U RW M326 Maximus U13

R egistered Polled, Horned Bulls and R eplacement H eifers

KUBIN HEREFORD RANCH George Kubin • 970-323-6249 4535 Hwy. 348 • Olathe, CO 81425

5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406

Greenview FarmsG , Inc . T . he oldest established herd in

eorgia

Winton C. and Emily C. Harris and Family Polled Hereford 1942 Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, GA 31560 912-586-6585 greenviewfarms@windstream.net

Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay

Braford 1983

Seedstock source for the purebred or commercial breeder.

Performance and Quality From Grazing Since 1942.

Line breeding Neil Trask Plato Dominos for more than 45 years with Felton blended in. Thick muscled. Grass performers. Complete program. Full records. BUD HILL 1651 Deep South Farm Rd. Phone and fax Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-5714 www.hillvuefarm.com

Matthew Murphy 4360 Bronte Ln. Douglasville, GA 770-778-3367 Keene Murphy 770-355-2192

Polled Herefords

Mike, Ann, Laura and Daniel Leroux, Owners

239 Cattail Bay • Windsor, CO 80550 Office 970-686-7231 • Ranch 970-653-4219 Cell 970-222-6005 mike@lerouxlandandcattle.com • www.lerouxlandandcattle.com

404-376-6414 srherefords@att.net www.sunsetridgeherefords.com

Billy Martin 1359 County Line Rd. Cumming, GA 30040-5405

1968 Burton’s Ferry Hwy. Sylvania, GA 30467

“Profitable Real World Cattle”

James 912-863-7706 912-690-0214 cell

Tom Robb & Sons P olled H erefords Registered • Commercial

34125 Rd. 20 N. • McClave, CO 81057-9604 719-456-1149 • robbherefords@rural-com.com

IDAHO

Sidwell Herefords 54286 W.C.R. 27 • Carr, CO 80612 Harold and Bryan Sidwell 970-897-2324 970-381-0264 Cell

★

Bruneau

Polled Herefords that calve easily, milk and grow in a working environment. Jack and Colleen Filipowski 208-263-7264 1078 S. Center Valley Rd. Sandpoint, ID 83864

Hawley Harrison & Sons

350 S. 1250 W. Heyburn, Idaho

Clay 208-438-5165 Cell 208-670-1429 Lori 208-670-1427 Hawley 208-678-7931

PRODUCTION SALE 2nd Monday in March Sale in Bliss, Idaho

JBB/AL HEREFORDS John and Bev Bryan / James and Dawn Anderson 208-934-5378 • 208-934-5946 1993 S. 1500 E. • Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords@hotmail.com Since 1967

Line One Breeding

Ranching in the Colorado Mountains for Over 100 Years! Registered Hereford and Angus Bulls • Replacement Heifers

Visitors always welcome.

ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS

Doug Hall and Family

GEORGIA

Keith Elkington 208-523-2286 • Summer 208-523-6478 Layne 208-523-8508 • Mobile 208-681-0765 Brent • 208-523-6461 Range Ready, Performance Proven

OJJ

Bruce and Linda Sharp

RANCH REGISTERED HEREFORD CATTLE

556 Birch Creek Rd., P.O. Box 446 Ririe, ID 83443 208-538-7154 Bruce 208-569-7465 Linda 208-569-8931

Shaw Cattle Co.

22993 Howe R d., C aldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg @ shawcattle.com Greg 208-459-3029 Sam 208-453-9790 Tucker 208-455-1678 Ron Shurtz - Cowherd 208-431-3311

Angus Hereford Red Angus

COLYER HEREFORDS

31058 Colyer Rd. • Bruneau, ID 83604

www.hereford.com Guy and Sherry Colyer 208-845-2313 Ray and Bonnie Colyer 208-845-2312

Neal Ward 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-684-5252 Herd Sires: Remitall Online 122L • MC Ranger 9615 • Trail Boss

Bulls for Sale at Private Treaty Excellent Replacement Heifers

DANIELS HEREFORD RANCH Commitment to Quality since 1915

1350 N. 2100 W. Malad, ID 83252

2015 Hereford Register

Dan 208-339-2341 Teresa 208-339-2340 Rex 208-766-2747

Hereford.org / HR-13

ILLINOIS David and Andrew Albin 780 N. CR 2460 E. Newman, IL 217-497-2487 David’s cell davidaalbin@gmail.com www.albinfarms.net

Phil and Joyce Ellis 765-665-3207 Matt and Lisa Ellis 217-666-3438 Joe and Lauri Ellis 765-665-0095 26455 N. 2300th St. • Chrisman, IL 61924 www.efbeef.com • efbeef1@aol.com

Kevin Bafford 10600 Damery Rd. • Blue Mound, IL 62513 217-454-5126

Eric, Kenin and Kelby Eubank P.O. Box 11 • Oblong, IL 62449 618-562-4211 Cell eeubank@monteaglemills.com

Baker Farms Family Agri-Business Since 1933

1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364 Fred • Debby Sarah • Susan • John 815-672-3491 • Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984

FFarmsleisher

Rich & Michelle Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-208-8826

rr HEREFORDS e e l l x B Biix

Dan Bixler 7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-783-3888 • 618-783-2329 office 618-562-3888 cell • insman542002@yahoo.com

Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.

Burns Polled Hereford Farm

11109 N. 50th St. Oblong, IL 62449 Mark Newbold 618-592-4590 • 618-562-3401 Cell

OAK HILL FARM Darrel and Anna Behrends

Andy, Bryar & Emersyn Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-351-3507

Jim Behrends & Leonda Markee • Kim & Liz 29014 E. C.R. 1000 N. • Mason City, IL 62664 217-482-5470 dab3741@cassblue.com • www.ohfherefords.com PERFORMANCE HEREFORDS • Visitors Always Welcome

Todd, Samantha, Rachel and Zach Parish 3395 Harco Rd. Harrisburg, IL 62946 Cell 618-926-7388

618-407-8374 Gene’s cell 618-407-0429 Lori’s cell glstumpf@htc.net

parishfarmsherefords@gmail.com

HAPP HEREFORDS Cattle for sale anytime at the farm, private treaty. Call or stop by to check them out.

Chris and Janell Happ 23817 Meridian Rd. Mendota, IL 61342 Chris’s cell 815-823-6652 happ84@yahoo.com www.happherefords.com

Prairie Meadow Herefords

2620 E. Lake Shore Dr. Springfield, IL 62707 Office 217-529-8878 Greg 217-498-7095 Mark and Carla 217-483-5651 Gail 217-529-4933

RHS RHS Ray Harbison and Sons Registered Polled Hereford Cattle

3570 Cedar Point Rd. Raleigh, IL 62977 Connie Harbison 618-268-4274

Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253 Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627 Gary’s cell 217-827-2761

Robert 815-562-6391 James 815-562-4946 Malcolm 815-562-5879

Gen-Lor Farms Gene and Lori Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd Columbia, IL 62236 618-281-6378

Kings, IL 61068

NEWBOLD FARMS INC.

Eubank FARMS

BAFFORD Farms Inc.

Since 1919

•

Carey Harbison

•

Chris Harbison 618-841-8030

Knott Farm

9235 E. Eagle Pass Rd. • Ellisville, IL 61431 Ruth Knott 309-293-2313

Robert Knott 309-778-2628 Home 309-224-2628 Mobile

Enough cattle to have breeding stock for sale at all times!

Nate and Courtney Wirtjes

9272 Freeport Rd. • Durand, IL 61024 815-629-2441 • Cell 815-871-9118 • wirtjes2@msn.com Visitors always welcome • Member of The Offense

SAYRE HEREFORD FARM

Tim and Tracie Sayre Seely, Kendi and Kira Sayre 13188 Virginia Rd. Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143

Merle and Linda Sayre 17626 Virginia Rd. Virginia, IL 62691 217-452-7513 tsayre@irtc.net

10124 Michael Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237 Sherwood Burns 618-443-2007 618-521-3678

Kent Burns 618-443-6279 618-521-3199

Cattle for sale at all times

Pete Loehr, owner 113 W. Northgate Rd. • Peoria, IL 61614 309-692-6026 • 800-937-BEEF Office • 309-674-5513 Fax

Double B Herefords LLC Chase and David Brown 9879 Hackney Rd. Warrensburg, IL 62573 Chase 217-620-9133 cdbrow2@gmail.com

HR-14 / Hereford.org

McCaskill Farms 1597 E. 3050th St., Clayton, IL 62324

Randy 217-242-1262 Ron 217-430-8705 Matt 217-779-0775

Eric, Cindie, Cassie and Krista Allscheid 8052 Andy Rd. • Waterloo, IL 62298 618-939-5376 • Cell 618-593-9642 soph@htc.net www.ShingleOaksPolledHerefords.com

Stephens Hereford Farm

Stephens Trailer Sales

Eby Aluminum Livestock

P.O. Box 168 • Edinburg, IL 62531 Mark, Katie and Kayla Stephens 217-825-7913 Cell • 217-623-4236 mckks91@consolidated.net Danny Stephens, Trailers • 217-824-2815

2015 Hereford Register

HEREFORDS Glen and Kathy Sweatman 15628 Orchard Rd. • Virginia, IL 62691 217-370-3680 auction@casscomm.com

West Wind Herefords

Jeff and Kelly Yoder 2356 N 1230 E. Rd. • Edinburg, IL 62531 217-623-5790 • Cell 217-827-5796 jwyoder62@gmail.com

IOWA

GLM

STREAM CATTLE CO. Rod, Sue, Lisa and Sarah Stream 51590 St. Hwy. 14, Chariton, IA 50049 641-774-8124 streamcattle@hotmail.com • www.streamcattle.com Just north of Chariton on State Hwy. 14

INDIANA

CDF Farms

KANSAS Alexander Farms Polled Herefords

Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com

Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords

GREIVES HEREFORDS

AI sires: SHF Kennedy 502R X36, EF Beef U208 Sure Bet Z002, GV CMR Ideal 424X 2096 Herd Sires: Sons of SHF Vision 117 and Loewen Foundation 34X Cow herd: Combination of Tradition 434V and Felton bloodlines

Bob Greives

Brock Nichols 785-346-6096 Jim Nichols 785-476-5842 www.carswell-nichols.com

Bulls and heifers for sale.

Dean and Danny 29111 B Keene Rd. • Maple Hill, KS 66507 785-256-4643 • 785-256-4010 Located 13 miles west of Topeka on I-70, Keene/Eskridge exit then 3 miles south

Cows for sale at all times.

600 S. Lorraine • St. Francis, KS 67756 Stephen Douthit Family 785-332-2323 Ranch 785-332-3009 Cell 785-332-7192

douthitstephen@gmail.com • www.4vranchdouthitherefords.com

Stuckey Polled Herefords

Good Doing Cattle Since 1953

Brent Stuckey 2540 Grandview, Vincennes, IN 47591 812-887-4946 • bstuckey@hartbell.com

JENSEN BROS.

Kevin and Sheila 785-374-4372 Kevin Cell 785-243-6397 Kirk and Steph 785-374-4223 Bull Sale March 3, 2016 Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net True Colors Internet Heifer Sale October 15,2015

Alex and Mariam Mih 701 S. Plummer Rd., Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • albear76@yahoo.com Doug Pearish 620-473-3179 • 620-212-0038 mobile Dale Beecher

www.meitlercattle.com

Gene: 785-526-7381 785-658-5612 d. meitlercattle@wilsoncom.us R h t . 13 648 Darris: 785-525-6200 7 N 67 785-658-5208 123 as, KS Clint: 785-658-7028 Luc Annual Sale 4th Monday in March Jan R. 785-482-3383 Arden 785-466-1422 Box 8 • Dwight, KS 66849 jakoleenbros@tctelco.net www.oleenbrothers.com

Registered Herefords FALUN, KS 67442 Glenn C. Oleen 10272 S. Forsse Rd. 785-668-2368

Chuck Oleen 6944 Thorstenberg Rd. 785-668-2454

Walter, Megan and Chuck Douthit Downey Land & Cattle LLC Walter 785-332-6095 Megan 785-332-8575 Chuck: 785-332-4034

2015 Hereford Register

Since 1944… A respected cow herd and premier Hereford performance bull breeder.

Breeding cattle for economically relevant traits and performance.

317-467-1092 Kandice Cell 317-498-1496 Jeff Cell 317-557-8259

Curtis, Tobie, Erica and Ethan Kesling 1918 W. Delaware Rd. Logansport, IN 46947 574-753-3193

HEREFORDS

Jon E. Herbel 785-324-2430 herbelxp@gmail.com

2204 CR 310 • Bison, KS 67520 785-387-1846 Kent • rhinos@gbta.net www.kansaspolledherefords.org/bandr/

7591 Armstrong Chapel Rd., West Lafayette, IN 47906 Office 765-583-3090 • 765-583-0248 Cell 765-491-6277 • Fax 765-583-2911 greivesgranite@yahoo.com

Ksettles1504@aol.com www.jandkcattle.com

20161 Saline Rd. Lucas, KS 67648

Linebred King Dominos

Breeding stock, semen and flushes for sale

2508 S. 400 E. Greenfield, IN 46140

“Straight Station Line Ones”

DALE JAMISON GORDON JAMISON — 785-754-3639 RUSTY JAMISON — 785-754-3611 2271 C.R. 74 • Quinter, KS 67752

John Alexander Family 2756 S. Donmyer • Gypsum, KS 67448-9414 785-536-4931• alexfarmed@gmail.com

J&K Cattle

HERBEL

Good Doin’ Genetics

Bulls, Females, Semen and Embryos P.O. Box 305 • Manning, IA 51455 712-653-3678

Cletus Davis & Family Polled Hereford Farm Cletus and Betty Davis 6275 W. State Rt. 47 • Thorntown, IN 46071 765-436-7378 • Rick Davis 765-436-7505

HEREFORDS

Grant and Linda McKay and Family 1226 8th Rd. • Marysville, KS 66508 785-619-6086 • 308-470-1190 cell glmherefords@bluevalley.net • www.glmherefords.com

1805 RS 115 St. Francis, KS 67756 megan@douthitherefords.com www.douthitherefords.com

Hereford.org / HR-15

Wes & Linda Schuman

Kevin and Vera Schultz 620-995-4072 Cell 620-546-4570 2048 280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059 www.sandhillfarms.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in April Stop by for a visit anytime.

5754 U.S. 62 • Mays Lick, KY 41055

Charlie Sr. 606-763-6688 • Andrew 606-763-6497 Charlie II 606-763-6418 • Fax 606-763-6343

boydbeefcattle@msn.com

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS

28589 Brick Road Dr. Oxford, MD 21654 Come visit anytime.

443-496-0946

wesschuman@aol.com

Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC

SCH Polled Herefords

“ Y O U R B R A N D O F HEREFORD”

Samuel C. and Linda Hunter • 301-824-4771 13651 Newcomers Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742

SCHUMANN

367 Hwy. 40, Lecompton, KS 66050 • 785-887-6754 brycegina@sunflower.com

LARSON

508 Rockfence Pl., Lawrence, KS 66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com

Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint and Cooper Chambliss 916 Winchester Blvd., Elizabethtown, KY 42701 270-982-3905 • Cell 270-668-7126 Brad.Chambliss@benchmark.us www.chamblissherefordfarms.com

John Towner 320 E. 47 Hwy., Girard, KS 66743 620-724-6636 www.townerfarm.com Herd Sires, Show Prospects and Cow-Calf Pairs

Umberger Polled Herefords Greg Umberger 3018 U Rd. • Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4472 Cell: 620-923-5120 gregumberger@yahoo.com www.kansaspolledherefords.org/umberger

Easton, MD 21601

33376 Fox Rd.

POLLED HEREFORDS

George Brennan, owner 410-822-7432 • 410-822-8866

info@springhillherefords.com • www.springhillherefords.com

Polled Herefords

FARMS

TAMSEY

David & Delores Stump 1128 Hwy. 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411 785-363-7410

TOWNER FARM

Herd Sires: LJR 95N Wallace 63W, KCF Bennett Revoluction Z62 and Prestwood Hunter M065 U26

LOUISIANA Larry and Donna Clemons Cody and Colt 78255 Hwy. 1077 Folsom, LA 70437 Farm: 985-796-5647 Fax 985-796-5478 hornedherefords@msn.com

MARYLAND

MICHIGAN C A S T L E C AT T L E C O M PA N Y Bryan & Shannon Castle W 3190 CR 374 • Carney, MI 49812 906-399-7871 • 906-399-7992 www.castlecattlecompany.com Offering Quality Hereford Show Cattle and Breeding Stock

MINNESOTA D K

EAST SIDE FARM Virgil Staab 785-625-5275

Hays, Kansas “Bulls and heifers for sale”

Brian Staab 1962 220th Ave. 785-628-1102 785-623-1701 Cell vjspolledherefords@yahoo.com

KENTUCKY

HEREFORDS

BOTKIN POLLED

BBL HEREFORDS

Sarah and Bo Layne 866 Capitol Hill Rd. Fountain Run, KY 42133 270-434-4502 • 270-670-4287 cell bblayne@scrtc.com

Registered Polled Herefords

Club Calf Sales Jay and Shelly Stull eastsidehereford@comcast.net Visitors welcome!

10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552

1616 John Shirk Rd. • Taneytown, MD 21787 Ray 443-871-4917 • ray.howes64@gmail.com Cyndy 443-871-6657 • clhowes@aol.com Herdsman: Billy Widerman 410-984-2961 • widermanwilliam@yahoo.com

Breeding Victor Domino Cattle for Over 50 Years

Robert, Carol and Susan Botkin

1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086 859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net

Cattle for Sale at All Times

Michelle, Kristen, Lindsey, Melissa & Madelyn Jacob Wolfrey, Manager  3859 Federal Hill Road • Jarrettsville, Maryland 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com

Ronald and Thelma Mills 11339C Liberty Rd., Frederick, MD 21701 301-304-0612 • Cell 240-575-8637 rtacres@comcast.net • www.rtacres.com

HR-16 / Hereford.org

David, Lorie, Matthew, Michael and Mason Kitchell 3471 State Hwy. 200 • Ada, MN 56510-9260 218-584-8283 Eight miles east of Ada on U.S. 200 Visitors always welcome.

Jerry and Shelly Delaney & Family 2071 C.R. 101 • Lake Benton, MN 56149 507-368-9284 • 507-820-0661 Jerry Cell jdh@delaneyherefords.com

Les Krogstad 3348 430th St • Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com

Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159

2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448 We welcome your visit! Doug and JoAnn Bryan and Marytina Bradley and Brigitte

763-755-4930 763-389-0625 612-720-1311

2015 Hereford Register

BULLS AVAILABLE AT PRIVATE TREATY.

Lester and John Schafer 64664 170th St. Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 320-833-2050

For Sale: Bulls Females Semen

Harding Bros. Herefords Marvin and Everett Harding Rt. 2 • Ridgeway, MO 64481 660-872-6870

POLLED HEREFORDS

Owners Leo and Jean Journagan Marty D. Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 • Cell 417-838-1482

Roth Hereford Farm

MISSISSIPPI

Since 1976

1146 N.E. Hwy. J • Windsor, MO 65360 Ed and Carol 660-694-2569 Eddie, Mary, Lane and Levi 660-647-9907 Fax 660-694-0141 • croth745@earthlink.net www.rothherefords.com

Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Ann Zimmerman 601-894-2755 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com • www.cranch.com

SCHNEIDER FARMS

Feddes Herefords

Marvin Dan 406-570-1602 drfeddes@msn.com Tim 406-570-4771 Modest Birth Massive Meat tfeddes@msn.com 2009 Churchill Road www.feddes.com Manhattan, Montana 59741

Holden Herefords “The Best in Line 1 Breeding”

Harvey 573-943-2291

Jack and Tresha Holden 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 406-279-3301 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com

Proven Genetics www.woessnerfarms.com Private Treaty Offers Available Woessner Farms 11975 County Rd. 3450 St. James, MO 65559

Mike Woessner 573-578-4050 mike@inv-rel.com

Matt Woessner 573-308-7006 matt@inv-rel.com

J BarSince E 1898 Ranch Arvid and Linda Eggen 406-895-2657 Box 292 • Plentywood, MT 59254 jbare@nemont.net

MONTANA

Brillhart Ranch Co.

Registered and commercial Herefords that will qualify for CHB Program.

P.O. Box 185 Musselshell, MT 59059 406-947-2511

Owners:

Jay-De Lorrie

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef® McMURRY CATTLE

Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry

2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-254-1247 406-254-1247 Fax

Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings 406-348-2303 www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@mcn.net

Wayne • Ben

M.D. and Al Bonebrake

P.O. Box 330012 • Gold Creek, MT 59733 Richard and Shirley Thomas • 406-288-3459 Bruce, Tammy, Kurt, Amber and Heather Thomas 406-288-3458 • 406-544-1536 Bruce cell 406-239-5113 Kurt cell thomasfamily@blackfoot.net

Steve Greene, Manager 417-693-7881 • Springfield, MO

Falling Timber Farm

NEBRASKA

16777 Ridder Rd. • Marthasville, MO 63357 Glenn and Yvonne Ridder John and Heidi Ridder 636-433-2858 636-358-4161 200 Cows Performance Tested geridder@centurytel.net www.fallingtimberfarm.com

7 Mill Iron Ranch

Ken McMillen 2230 Rd. 93 • Sidney, NE 69162-4216 308-254-3772 Ranch 7milliron@bbc.net

From I-80 exit 48 west of Sidney, Neb., south 1 1/4 miles, west 1 mile, south 3/4 mile Herd sire: BB 1065 Domino 6081 • Cow herd: Mark Donald and Line 1

Rod Findley

2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy

• Registered Hereford Bulls • Replacement Heifers • Market Calves www.ehlkeherefords.com

Visitors Welcome

Walt and Jil McKellar 7775 Hwy. 310 W. • Como, MS 38619 662-526-5520 • Cell 662-292-1936 jilmckellar@yahoo.com

32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 findleyfarms@gmail.com

406-266-4121 Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com

• 71 Years in the Business •

Reuben 573-943-6489

FTF

P.O. Box 178 Townsend, MT 59644

BULLS & FEMALES FOR SALE

2374 Hwy. K • Hermann, MO 65041

MISSOURI

Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke

A G R I C U L T U R E

Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com

Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com

190 Sunnyside Ln. Gold Creek, MT 59733 Dean 406-288-3330 Cory 406-288-3563 Registered bulls and commercial heifers for sale.

Journagan Ranch

SPRINGWATER Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net

DUTTON HEREFORDS

Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics

CURLEW Cattle Company IF 26 Years Line 1 Genetics

Bulls for sale in the spring. Howard Moss

Blueberry Hill Farms Doug Bolte, Manager 1103 S. Grandview Dr. • Norfolk, NE 68701 402-379-1432 Mobile 402-640-4048 dbolte@conpoint.com

2015 Hereford Register

Hereford.org / HR-17

Quality Cattle That Work

Fisher

Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347

48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777

RM NIEDEFarmsEYER

“The Best of Both” Horned and Polled Genetics

Cattle for sale private treaty. Annual sale in March. Watch for consignments in North Platte and Kearney.

Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke and Bryce P.O. Box 239 • Orovada, NV 89425 775-272-3152 Home • 775-272-3153 Fax 209-479-0287 Cell orovadaherefords@aol.com brumleyfarms.com

3680 Q Rd. • Cook, NE 68329 Robert 402-864-2031 • Randy 402-864-2741 www.niedermeyerfarms.com

FRENZEN

GENOA LIVESTOCK

Polled Herefords

Galen Frenzen 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Annual Bull Sale Fullerton, NE 68638 March 308-536-2069 • 308-550-0237 Cell

Top Performance Hereford Genetics

JARED PATTERSON 208-312-2386 BOB AND CAROL COKER: 916-539-1987 OFFICE: 775-782-3336 640 Genoa Ln., Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com

Females and club calves for sale private treaty.

GIBSON HEREFORDS Line 1 Breeding LARRY AND KAREN GIBSON 35570 W. Gibson Rd. Wallace, NE 69169 308-387-4580 • 308-530-6435 kgibson@nebnet.net

Henkel Polled Herefords Pure Station

Polled L1 Dominos

Gene Eric 402-729-2866 402-239-9838 56095 715 Road • Fairbury, NE 68352 henkelhereford@hotmail.com

HOFFMAN R A N C H n

Home of H Easy Deal 609 ET — AVAILABLE — 1 Bull or a Truckload • Heifers or Pairs lee@hutchensherefords.com • www.hutchensherefords.com 1417 Rd. 2100 Guide Rock, NE 68942-8099

NEW JERSEY

Ron 402-756-3462 rnschutte@gtmc.net www.schutteandsons.net

Modern, stout, functional Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859 Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096 P.O. Box 287 • Thedford, NE 69166 jason@hoffmanranch.com • www.hoffmanranch.com

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Fallon and Austin, NV Cell 775-427-8199

JBPolled RANCH Herefords

Milk, Muscle, Performance and Weight Bulls that Females that Outcross Pedirees Perform Produce Bulls and femlaes always for sale. Visitors always welcome! Jack and Bev Beeson Prolific Disposition Wayne, NE 68787 402-375-3404 Cell 402-375-9027

Art and Jean Linton 77414 Hwy. 183, Miller, NE 68858 308-457-1127 • Cell 308-293-5816 ajlinton@frontiernet.net www.lintonpolledherefords.com

Albert Moeller & Sons 7582 S Engleman Rd Grand Island, NE 68803 308-384-0979

Cattle for sale by Private Treaty and at Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

Dale Spencer Family 308-547-2208 43500 E. N. Loup Rd. • Brewster, NE 68821

NEW MEXICO

spencerhereford@neb-sandhills.net spencerhereford@nebnet.net • www.spencerhereford.com

UPSTREAM RANCH

B&H Herefords

Annual Bull Sale - First Saturday in February 45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 Brent and Robin Meeks • 308-942-3195

Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 • Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-9316 • Cell 575-644-6925 philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com

upstreamranch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com

Van Newkirk Herefords

Michael Cell 575-403-7970 Kyle Cell 575-403-7971 Drew Cell 575-403-7115

www.vannewkirkherefords.com

★ Oshkosh, NE 69154

Joe Van Newkirk and Family 308-772-3081 Quality Herefords Since 1892

VIN-MAR

C A T T L E

Michael and Connie Perez 575-633-2038

C O.

NEVADA

CORNERSTONE L C

HR-18 / Hereford.org

9767 Quay Rd. O Nara Visa, NM 88430

Vince Bickel 2821 630th Rd. • Gordon, NE 69343 308-282-0416 • vmbickel@gpcom.net www.vinmarcattle.net

P.O. Box 306 • Hyannis, NE 69350 James 308-458-2406 Bryan 308-458-2865 • Bob 308-458-2731

Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell 575-365-8291 jbb@pvtnetworks.net

Lilla and Woodie Bell P.O. Box 48 • Paradise Valley, NV 89426 775-578-3536 • bellranch@onramp.bz www.bellranchherefords.com Home of BRL Call 100L — The “Real World” Hereford Bull

P L

A N C H

ephesians 2:20

cornerstone@plateautel.net www.cornerstoneranch.net

575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621

616 Pecan Dr. Ft. Sumner, NM 88119 LaMoyne and Opal Peters Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant

2015 Hereford Register

Bill King 505-832-4330 505-220-9909 Tommy and Becky Spindle 505-832-0926 P.O. Box 564 • Stanley, NM 87056

terracefarms@gmail.com

Located 5 miles north of Moriarty on Hwy. 41, then 1.5 miles east.

Registered Herefords Since 1938

243 Horseshoe Neck Rd. Lexington, NC 27295

Triplett Polled Herefords James Triplett

Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 1545 SR 456 • Folsom, NM 88419

763 W. River Rd. Valley City, OH 44280 330-483-3909

Earl and Cynthia Arnholt oakridge@zoominternet.net

OKLAHOMA

Bulls and females for sale private treaty

NEW YORK

918-344-0791

NORTH DAKOTA

CNB Polled Herefords

Dave Schubel • Phil Keppler 11021 Ryan Rd. Medina, NY 14103

LLC

Performance Cattle Certified and Accredited

127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625 704-876-3148 (evening) • 704-872-7550 (daytime) Visitors welcome

Private Treaty

Selling: Coming 2-year-olds and Yearling Bulls

585-798-4088 SK Herefords Office Between Buffalo and Rochester 8 miles off I-90 716-560-4480 Phil Keppler Private Treaty Sale 585-798-4309 Dave Schubel Commercial Bred Cows and Bulls

OAKRIDGE POLLED HEREFORDS

Jim, Linda and Chad Davis 336-853-8019 Cell 336-247-1554

14503 91st St. S.W.

Bowman, ND 58623

www.mrnakherefords.com Wayne, Jill & Robyn Terry and Debby, Brent and Jenna 701-574-3172 and Andy 701-574-3193

Jim and Marlene 701-574-3124

OHIO

Charles and Nancy Buckminster Performance Program Breeder 13914 W. Fox Dr. Lahoma, OK 73754 580-796-2554 • Cell 580-541-6655 Fax 580-796-2554

It’s a Family Tradition Raising Straight Miles City

Line 1 Dominos

Darnell Hereford Ranch 39722 State Hwy. 34 • Freedom, OK 73842 Sandy Darnell • 580-589-2667 • Cell 580-430-9254

DENNIS RANCH SINCE 1916 22990 E. 2090 Rd. • Terral, OK 73569 REGISTERED AND COMMERCIAL HEREFORDS 580-662-9211 • 580-757-2515 • Cell 940-704-9682

NORTH CAROLINA

BULLS FOR SALE

Farm LLC

C. Porter Claxton Jr.

240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787 828-645-9127 cpcfarm@msn.com • www.claxtonfarm.com

Ten miles north of Asheville, N.C., on future I-26 West, Exit 17, left at stoplight, follow signs. Herd sires: CPC WC 10H R31 Cattleman, KCF Bennett Revolution W599, KCF Bennett Proficient X563 Cow herd: Mostly Victor and Felton

Double J Farm, LLC Registered Polled Herefords Cattle in Traphill. N.C.

"Quality Cattle for Quality People" Headquarters John Wheeler 775 Clacton Cr. 910-489-0024 Earlysville, VA 22936 doublejfarm@yahoo.com Office located in Fayetteville, N.C.

ers Hereford Farm y M

Harry Myers & Son 312 Elmwood Rd. • Statesville, NC 28625 704-450-1958 • Fax 704-871-9997 harrymyers1226@att.net • www.myersherefordfarm.com

Line 1 Herefords

2015 Hereford Register

Tom and Nikki Morrison 5321 TR 59 • Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338 419-946-6977 • Cell 419-560-0280 Quality Herefords for sale by private treaty

Mohican Polled Hereford Farm

P.O. Box 166 • Caddo, OK 74729 Bill Dufur — 580-367-9910 Alan Dufur — 580-775-3830

4551 S.R. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628 Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 330-378-3421 Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708 stitz@mohicanfarms.net

DURHAM RANCH 3719 S. Coyle Rd. Stillwater, OK 74074 Norm and Jane Durham 405-372-7096

Mohican West

3100 Sportsman Park Rd. Laurel, MT 59044 Phone/Fax 406-633-2600 Terry Powlesland 406-670-8529 mohicanw@yahoo.com www.mohicanpolledherefords.com

N STOCK FA RM RRISO O M Practical, Profitable Polled Herefords Calving-ease genetics with added performance 7530 S.R. 314 Bob Karen Lexington, OH 44904 419-565-0032 419-565-3939 419-362-4471

njdurhamranch@brightok.net Total Performance Breeder.

Flying

Mike and Lotsee 19402 W. Hwy. 51 P.O. Box 434 Spradling

Sand Springs, OK 74063

Ranch

918-640-7711 918-245-8854

Registered Polled Herefords Pecans flyinggranchss@aol.com

FULLERTON HEREFORD FARMS Ruby Fullerton 2658 Brentwood Dr.,Norman, OK 73069 405-329-4406 • Cell 405-850-4294 allanruby@att.net

Hereford.org / HR-19

Graft•Britton Ranch

Oregon Hereford Ranch

Registered Herefords Glen and Jean Britton, Owners 20850 E. 850 Rd. • Leedey, OK 73654 405-488-3529

Paul Laubach

Rt. 1, Box 69 • Leedey, OK 73654 Cell 405-664-7743 • paul@pandrherefords.com

PandRHerefords.com

CG Ralph & Stephanie Kinder Owners

Don 541-567-2480

76707 Hwy. 207 • Echo, OR 97826

QUICK MILL FARMS

GRAY Land & Cattle Charles and Karen Gray 317 S.E. 33rd St. Edmond, OK 73013 405-341-6861 405-341-7446 Office

Doug Bennett 541-564-9104

OREGON

Q M Bill Vandermolen and Family

Registered Polled Herefords

20016 S. White Ln. • Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-4613 • Fax 503-655-0577 bill@quickmillfarms.com www.quickmillfarms.com • Registered Polled and Horned Herefords • Performance Tested • Consistent Quality

George and Karen Sprague 85777 Vilhauer • Eugene, OR 97405 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com • www.bar1ranch.com

790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101 ralph@headquartersranch.com web: headquartersranch.com

Greg and Therese Stallings

Eugene, OR 97405 Office: 541-485-3615 info@stallingspolledherefords.com www.stallingspolledherefords.com

Linda Sims David and Lynda Bird 45863 Crow Rd. • Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-5436 • Cell 541-403-2828 • bird@pinetel.com

Leon and Watson Langford 918-733-1331 • 918-706-7028 • Okmulgee, Okla. www.langfordherefords.com

LeForce Herefords Henry C. LeForce, Owner • 580-984-0011 cell Paul Koffskey, Ranch Manager • 580-984-0015 cell 84999 Garvin Rd., Pond Creek, OK 73766 580-532-6100 • info@leforce.com

Cell 541-990-8038 451 N.W. Quarry Rd. Office 541-926-5640 Albany, OR 97321 vollstedtfarms@comcast.net

BAKER CITY, OR 97814 Charles Chandler – 541-523-3570 George Chandler – 541-523-2166 Duane Chandler – 541-523-4265 www.chandlerherefords.com gchandlr@uci.net

PENNSYLVANIA

Don and Madeline Hennon Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-2883 Fax 412-741-4852

England Ranch

Dick, Jim and Jon England P.O. Box 38 • Prineville, OR 97754

580-231-0683

Quality • Performance • Registered Cattle Horned Herefords • Black Angus

Robert Glenn, manager 724-748-4303 www.barhfarm.com

Jon 541-504-0074 • Jim 541-447-6972 Dick England, consultant

RR 1, Box 350 Laverne, OK 73848 Milton 580-273-9494 Van 580-552-1555 messner1@ptsi.net

Phyllis Vollstedt

CREEKSIDE ACRES 42590 Salmon Creek Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814

Ranch 541-523-4401

Bob Harrell Jr. 541-523-4322

Don Schafer 541-403-0008

Registered Hereford Cattle

and

Quarter Horses

20 Bridgewater Ln. Newville, PA 17241

Dennis and Karen Dennis 717-423-6808 717-262-5542 717-262-3816 Bill and Denise Logan 717-423-6808 717-360-5532 717-261-6503

Annual Sale First Monday In March

HIGH DESERT Cattle Co.

Registered Horned Herefords CRP Grass Seeds

ALLEN MOSS HEREFORDS MOSS SEED COMPANY

Rt. 2, Box 146-B • Vici, OK 73859 580-922-4911 Phone/Fax • 580-334-7842 Cell amoss@vicihorizon.com • www.allenmossherefords.com Located 12 miles east then 2 miles north of Vici

“Your Eastern Oregon Range Bull Source” Registered Herefords and Quarter Horses M.T. and Cori Anderson 48380 Izee Paulina Ln. Canyon City, OR 97820

541-477-3816 M.T. 541-377-0030 Cori 541-377-3347

REGISTERED HORNED HEREFORDS

“Breeding with the Commercial Cattleman in Mind” Ken cell 541-403-1044

79337 Soto Lane Fort Rock, OR 97735 ijhufford@yahoo.com

Home 541-576-2431

www.huffordherefords.com

HR-20 / Hereford.org

VOGEL VALLEY FARMS Registered Polled Herefords • Freezer Beef • Trucks and Parts Custom Farm Toys • Century Bale Feeders

Alvin, Luke and Charlie Vogel 148 Spithaler School Rd. Evans City, PA 16033 724-538-8413

2015 Hereford Register

RHODE ISLAND REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS

Russett Valley Farm Bulls and Females available

401-377-4443 401-258-4281 cell

Kenneth Panciera P.O. Box 127 Bradford, RI 02808

SOUTH CAROLINA

P.O. Box 1057 • Seneca, SC 29679 864-882-1890 • Deryl Cell 864-324-3268 deryl@keeserealtysc.com • Trask Breeding

SOUTH DAKOTA Bar JZ Ranches Excellence in Polled Genetics

Spring Production Sale Feb. 16, 2016

Don, Peg and Seth Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. • Polled Herefords Holabird, SD 57540 • Limousin 605-852-2966 www.barjz.com • cattle@barjz.com • Lim-Flex

Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch Gerald and Janette Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350 605-352-5530 • Cell 605-350-0979 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com

B LUME HEREFORDS

Gordon and Thordys Michael and Becky 39462 178th St. 605-224-4187 Frankfort, SD 57440 605-870-0052 605-472-0619 blumeherf@yahoo.com

Frederickson Ranch Mark and Mary Kay Frederickson 19975 Bear Ridge Rd. Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-2139 Cell 320-808-6691

PYRAMID BEEF Bull Sale

First Saturday in December

Nate and Jayna Frederickson Cell 605-254-4872 Shawn and Sarah Tatman 307-673-4381

Hoffman Herefords Horned & Polled Herefords

11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Colin 605-439-3623 • Dorothy 605-439-3250 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com

Jim and Kay Coley and Family 1100 Corum Hill Rd., Castalian Springs, TN 37031 615-451-2567 • coleyherefords@gmail.com www.coleyherefords.com

Cattle Co.

Doug Le Tourneau

695 Nashville Pike, #195, Gallatin, TN 37066 615-594-2229 trainone53@hotmail.com

JBN Livestock

5190 Clay Farm Rd. Atwood, TN 38220

Registered Herefords

Jim and Jeannine Bockwoldt 22370 152nd Place, Box Elder, SD 57719 605-923-2366 jbnlivestock@rushmore.com • www.jbnlivestock.com

K&B

Tom Lane Jr. 615-320-9402 • 615-804-0500 cell www.FourLHerefords.com

Jackson Farms Registered Polled Herefords

HEREFORDS

8103 Bill Moss Rd. White House, TN 37188 615-672-4483 Home/Fax 615-478-4483 Cell billymjackson@aol.com

www.kandbherefords.org kb@sbtc.net

17309 322nd Ave. • Onida, SD 57564 Ken Bieber Family • 605-973-2351

LaGrand

Lance Pankratz, owner Office 605-925-7611 Angus and Hereford Ranch Cell 605-359-9221 Home 605-925-4283 Fax 605-925-4354 44130 279th St. lagrand@gwtc.net Freeman, SD 57029 www.lagrandranch.com

Rausch Herefords

14831 Hereford Rd. Hoven, SD 57450 605-948-2375 Vern • Jerry • Shannon • Joel rauschherf@rauschherefords.com RauschHerefords.com

America’s #1 Dams of Distinction Cow herd • Private Sales Year-round • Bull and Female Sale Third Monday in February

“Farming the same land since 1834” Jonathan Cell 865-803-9947

Home 423-346-7304

314 Letory Rd. Wartburg,TN 37887 mudcreekFarms@msn.com Johnny, Tanuja, Jonathan & Justin Dagley Bulls

Ellis & Lovalene Heidel

and Females Available

RIVER CIRCLE FARM

615-374-2883 Martha Dixon Julie Chapin 6940 Hwy. 141 S. • Hartsville, TN 37074

Stenberg HEREFORDS

47229 232 St., Colman, SD 57017

Dave Stenberg

91 Courtney Ln., Belle Fourche, SD 57717 www.courtneyherefords.com

Eggers Southview Farms

Tim and Philip Eggers 25748 476th Ave. • Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-338-0794 • 605-351-5438 Phillip’s Cell

Breeding stock available private treaty.

FAWCETT’S ELM CREEK RANCH Keith and Cheryl 21115 344th Ave. • HC Box 45 Ree Heights, SD 57371-5901 605-943-5664

Hereford breeding stock and club calves for sale private treaty.

2015 Hereford Register

605-997-2594 • Cell 605-530-6002 Cody Williams, Cell 605-695-0931

Consignment sales and private treaty

Jerry Roberson 615-325-1883

THORSTENSON

Mike Rogan

Hereford Ranch

Bill and Paula Thorstenson 30491 131st St. • Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7940 • Cell 605-845-6108 wpthorstenson@venturecomm.net paulathorstenson@yahoo.com

TENNESSEE B artholomew C attle C o . L1 H erefords

Doug Bartholomew 3130 Laster Rd. Huron, TN 38345 Cell 731-614-1076 dougbbartholomew@hotmail.com

P.O. Box 492 Portland, TN 37148

-HEREFORD-

1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell

“ALL THINGS CONSIDERED” Clifford Green, Herdsman roganfarm@yahoo.com

423-231-1791 Cell

Steven Lee Wallace Lee 5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 615-799-2823 • Fax 615-799-2274 triplelranch@msn.com • www.lllranch.com

Herd Sires: MW LLL Farley 24F, DJB LLL Benchmark 26P and LLL Special Class S09

Hereford.org / HR-21

Woodard Hereford Farms Since 1945 • Quality Line 1 cattle for sale!

Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810

4948 William Woodard Rd. Springfield, TN 37172

GKB Cattle

Gary and Kathy Buchholz

P.O. Box 2807, Waxahachie, TX 75168 Res. 972-937-0417 Fax 972-937-0418 Cell 214-537-1285

Cell 214-537-1306 gkbcattle@ectisp.net www.gkbcattle.com

TEXAS M.C. Baker, DVM

Cherokee Trace Clint Baker, Mgr. 817-279-8275

Breeder of Great Cutting Horses

Hereford Bulls with Eye Pigment

Alpha Equine Breeding Center

www.alphaequine.com 2301 Boyd Rd., Granbury, TX 76049 • Fax 817-279-7621

B&C

P.O. Box 949 Gilmer, TX 75644 glazehereford@juno.com

Andy and Sandra Glaze 903-797-2960

Jordan and Summer 903-843-5643

breeder@amaonline.com

BARBER Terri Barber 817-727-6107 Jason Barber 817-718-5821 Dale Barber 806-673-1965 Mary Barber 806-930-6917

RANCH

Barber Ranch 806-235-3692 Justin Barber 806-681-5528 Brett Barber 806-681-2457

10175 F.M. 3138 • Channing, TX 79018

www.barberranch.com • barberranch@wildblue.net

CASE RANCH HEREFORDS F r e d a n d P e t e C a se P.O. B ox 1218, E l dor a do , TX 76936 325-650-6209 pete@caseranch.com • www.caseranch.com

JESSICA HARTLEY / KEVIN HARTLEY

METCH POLLED HEREFORDS Don, Ann and Barbara Metch 1259 V.Z. C.R. 2506 • Canton, TX 75103 903-848-8614 • 903-848-7366 Fax 903-848-9064 Certified herd #5526 Dams of Distinction breeder

Mockingbird Hill Jack & Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544

h2ranch@rodzoo.com 7787 ROCKY RIDGE LN. MADISONVILLE, TX 77864 OFFICE 936-349-0439 H2RANCH@RODZOO.COM WWW.H2RANCHANDCATTLE.COM

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM BREEDER

NEEL POLLED HEREFORDS George E. Neel Jr. Box 450029 • Laredo, TX 78045 956-723-6346 • 956-722-1904 Home

From Madisonville, go S on I-45 to Exit #136, go E 2 miles to H2 Gates.

Stop by for a visit. You will not be disappointed!

Lee & Jacqui Haygood 923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-8232 lee@indianmoundranch.com

Noack Herefords 116 E. Bell Ave. Rockdale, TX 76567 Cell 979-218-0065 Office 512-446-6200

Bulls out of good milking females for sale at all times.

NOLAN HEREFORDS

Located between Mertzon and Eldorado on F.M. R d. 915

Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636

140 head of R egistered Hereford Cows

The

www.mcinniscattle.com

Herefords

Cattle Co.

Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O. Box 186 Miami, TX 79059 806-868-4661 or 806-570-9554

14200 Hwy. 183 N. • May, TX 76857 Bill McInnis 325-646-3884 • 325-646-3234 fax 325-642-8823 cell Ben McInnis 325-646-4134 • 325-647-4159 cell mcinnis@centex.net

HEREFORD CATTLE

“Genetics of today’s leading

oyle performance families” ifference

DOYLE HEREFORD RANCH P.O. Box 73, Wolfe City, TX 75496 Mike Cell 214-240-4538 www.doyleherefordranch.com mdoyle0326@yahoo.com

Ki n n e a r Polle d He re ford s

DUDLEY BROS. BOX 10, COMANCHE, TX 76442 Office 325-356-2284 • Fax 325-356-3185 John 325-356-3767 Tom R. 325-356-3918 john@dudleybros.com www.DudleyBros.com

Registered Herefords Since 1938

225 Trailwood Dr. • Joshua, TX 76058 Herd Sires:

SHF TROUSDALE R125 TO1 SHF VOW R117 U31

James, Linda, Jeff, REMITALL PROFILER 83P RED HILLS DEPUTY M33 P201 Kristin and Courtney 817-235-5968 • 817-293-3488 Office “Stressing Excellence In Polled Herefords”

Larsons' Polled Herefords

Ken and Carolyn Larson, owners 972-223-6450 Office • 972-223-8955 Home 254-435-6063 Ranch office • 972-230-0629 Fax Lee Larson, executive manager

TURKEY, TEXAS

Mike Fuston 806-423-1303 Cell 940-867-7336

Denny Fuston 806-423-1118

Harry and Cheryl Grett 512-303-5714

P.O. Box 969 Elgin, TX 78621 g3ranch@aol.com

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www.LARSONSpolledherefords.com runLranch@aol.com

2793 F.M. 1991 Clifton, TX 76634

Massey Hereford Ranch Sam and Kila Massey P.O. Box 518 • Wickett, TX 79788 432-940-7720 Sam.Massey@co.ward.tx.us www.masseyherefordranch.com

ROCKIN’ W Polled Herefords

Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8846 • 979-561-8867 fax Kevin cell 979-743-0619 rockinw@cvctx.com • rockinwranch.net

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EKKER HEREFORDS Randy Wood, manager

325-396-4911 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.rockingchairranch.com

Gary Ekker Jim Ekker 801-489-7530 435-839-3454 1004 Ekker Ln. • Vernon, UT 84080 ekkerherefords@aol.com

Raising quality Herefords since 1985

SINCE 1943

DIAMOND M RANCH SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY

“The great feedlot performance cattle” Winter Headquarters

The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380

646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676

Raising cattle in Texas since 1855

SKRIVANEK RANCHES

Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Home 979-567-3857 • coatty@burlesoncounty.org Nine miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21

Paul and Sheila Funk 525 Co. Rd. 51 Copperas Cove, TX 76522-7004 sheilabfunk@aol.com • www.spearheadranch.net

Jonathan and Craig Johansen P.O. Box 199 Castle Dale, UT 84513 435-650-8466 or 435-820-8490 johansenherefords@gmail.com • www.johansenherefords.com Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979

PALLESEN

HEREFORD

Dick and Karen Yoder 8941 Glendale Rd. Custer, WA 98240 360-354-2945

NCH

Donald and Keri Pallesen

Sunny Hill Ranch

P.O. Box 548 • Manilla, UT 84046 435-784-3101 • kpallese@union-tel.com

Pete Johnson, owner

www.rellranch.com

Horned and Polled

Hwy. 94 W. • Lufkin, TX 75904 Office 936-632-1465 • Home 936-875-2398 pljmhj@yahoo.com • Serving East Texas Hereford needs since 1957 Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters

4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161 texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org

Williams Family Herefords Herb and Susan Williams, Owners

P.O. Box 567, Decatur, TX 76234 Herb Cell 940-393-1651 • Office/Ranch 940-466-3381 Fax 940-466-7237 Williamsfamilyherefords.com • herbsusan@msn.com

Since 1891, family owned and operated for five generations! Hwy. 51 north, 10 miles from Decatur, Texas

Registered/Commercial Hereford Cattle

Elite Ll Dominos

Lorell and Lonetta Brady 1395 E. 12600 N. Cove, UT 84320 435-258-5506 Home/office 435-258-2148

VIRGINIA Harry A Knabe Jr

2074 Gravel Hill Rd • Dillwyn, VA 23936 434-983-3110 barbaran2teeth@knix.net

JPS HEREFORDS

205 View West Lane Clearbrook, VA 22624 Line-bred, Line 1 Horned Genetics Balanced and Predictable GB L1 Dom. 175E, CJH Harland 408, HH Advance 1098 Y, Churchill Sensation 028X Gary & Pam Payne Jim & Pat Stonestreet 540-662-3620 540-722-4081

Featuring Polled Descendants of J215

UTAH Phil Allen & Son P.O. Box 74, Antimony, UT 84712

Phil 435-624-3236 • Shannon 435-624-3285 Herd sire prospects, females and a large selection of range ready bulls available. Breeding Polled Herefords Since 1948.

Bill and Linda Johnson 3350 N. St. Rd. 32 Marion, UT 84036 435-783-4455 bjohn@allwest.net

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest

Thistle Tree Farm Linda Lonas • Leonard and Jo Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office

WASHINGTON Bill and Terrilie Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com

Dale and Tammy Yoder 9279 Weidkamp Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-6605

WEST VIRGINIA Westfall Polled Herefords Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 John Westfall, herdsman 304-927-3639 1109 Triplett Rd. • Spencer, WV 25276

Bulls for Sale by JW 11X Y23 Mr Hereford LT A46 80-cow certified, accredited herd. • Bulls and Females for sale.

WISCONSIN HEREFORD RANCH

Steven, Jill, Nicole, Curtis, Alison and Austin Folkman N. 250 Highview Rd. • Ixonia, WI 53036 920-474-7403 • 262-617-6346 Cell cnlfarm@hughes.net www.cnlfarm.com Home of Vaquero, Doubletime and M326.

Jerry and Maryann Huth W9096 Co. Trunk AS Oakfield, WI 53065 920-583-3223

Huth P olled Herefords

LARSON HEREFORD FARMS N8494 110th St. Spring Valley, WI 54767 715-772-4680 Fred, cell 715-495-0837 fredlarson@mac.com www.larsonherefordfarms.com

Sandrock Ranch Herefords Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. 608-778-8685 Benton, WI 53803 KevinJaniceBenn@centurytel.net www.sandrockranchherefords.com

Cattle for sale at the ranch

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WYOMING

THE NED AND JAN WARD QUALITY PROGRAM

...honest, efficient and predictable Polled Herefords. NED, JAN AND BELL WARD 247A Decker Rd. • Sheridan, WY 82801 Phone and fax 307-672-3248 Bulls • Females • Semen • Embryos Call for a private treaty sale brochure

Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Oct. 2015 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com

CANADA

HOLMES HEREFORDS

Eddie Burks, Auctioneer 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-678-4154 Home 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@scrtc.com

7579 W. US Highway 136 Waynetown, IN 47990

Billy Elmhirst

R.R. 1 Indian River, ON Canada K0L 2B0 705-295-2708 • ircc@nexicom.net elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com

Drake Ranch

2400 Holmes Rd. • Cheyenne, WY 82009 Dick Drake • 307-632-6027

Your Source For Success

Cattle for sale by private treaty

BREEDERS INSURANCE, LLC agents for

MEDONTE HIGHLANDS Polled Herefords

LARGENT and SONS

Jack McAughey 905-625-3151

Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-738-2297 Sale Date – Nov. 20, 2014 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com

Kevin Brown 705-327-1808

Farm • Orillia, Ont. 705-326-6889 Business Office: 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, Ont. L4X 2E2

SERVICES

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTS. Call Jon Malmborg Toll Free 866-782-9040 Cell 270-792-1200 jon@breeders-insurance.com www.breeders-insurance.com Fax 270-782-7043

Tommy Barnes

P.O. Box 2812 Jackson, WY 83001

Auctioneer

307-730-7424 Chase Lockhart • 307-730-2639 Cody Lockhart

189 River Road Lowndesboro, AL 36752 334-462-4004 Cell

www.lockhartcattle.com

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch

J M

AMERICAN LIVESTOCK INSURANCE COMPANY affiliated with Harding & Harding

Polled Herefords and Angus

Raising Herefords since 1967 PRIVATE TREATY SALES AND ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE IN APRIL Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524 Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com

Jim Bessler 815-762-2641

Rob Schacher 817-219-0102

MICHELI HEREFORDS Selling Herefords for 80 years.

www.JamesFBessler.com

Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October

Jim@JamesFBessler.com

P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933

Dale 307-782-3469

O: 630-945-3483 • F: 630-945-3584

Ron 307-782-3897

321 Brownstone Dr. • St. Charles, IL 60174-2843

MIDDLESWARTH RANCH Torrington, Wyo.

Jay, Marsha and Jessica Middleswarth 307-532-5427 Ashley 307-575-1082 6mbulls@hughes.net ANNUAL PRODUCTION www.middleswarthherefords.com SALE: JANUARY

307-532-5892 Blake 307-532-3282 Rodney 307-532-2457 Steve Roth 307-532-7191 ochsnerranch@gmail.com

www.qualitybulls.com 10672 Van Tassell Road • Torrington, WY 82240 Selling over 100 bulls annually at private treaty.

Perkes Herefords

JAMES M. BIRDWELL AUCTIONEER Box 521, Fletcher, OK 73541 580-549-6636

The sound of your success

C.D. “Butch” Booker Auctioneer

41452 S.R. 195 • Colfax, WA 99111 509-989-2855 • cartha@colfax.com

Bulls for Sale Private Treaty 3 0 7 - 8 8 6 - 5 7 7 0 o r 307-883-2919 A f t o n , W Y 83110

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EMMONS UGC Certified

Clay Emmons

254-716-5735 clayemmons@hotmail.com

541 State Hwy. 75 N. Fairfield, TX 75840

JERRY GAY

LIVESTOCK INSURANCE

Jim Reed, Box 126, Green Ridge, MO 65332 Office 660-527-3507 • Cell 417-860-3102 www.reedent.com • reedent@iland.net Serving breeders since 1979. Semen and Certificate Brokerage Service Available

American Live Stock, a division of Markel Service, Incorporated SEPT 5..........................................The Breeders Cup at Boyd Beef, Mays Lick, KY Featuring SEPT 7................................................Parker Bros Polled Herefords, Bradyville, TN livestock mortality SEPT 20.............................................................................Illini Top Cut, Macomb, IL insurance covering SEPT 24............................................................Mohican West & Guests, Laurel, MT death from accident SEPT 26.............White Column Farms/Forrest Polled Herefords, N. Augusta, SC or disease. EddieSimsAuctioneer-7.14HW.qxp:Layout Contact for rates. OCT.......................................3 Journagan Ranch/MO State Univ., Springfield,4MO 1910 Madison Ave. #530 OCT 4.................................................................Missouri Heritage Sale, Salem, MO Memphis, TN 38104 OCT 10...................................................... Heartland Genetic Blend, Perryville, MO 901-276-2855 office OCT 24........................................................... J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, OH 901-276-0758 fax OCT 31........................................................................ The Hot Ones, Senatobia, MS 901-458-2880 residence NOV 21.........................................Show Me Polled Hereford Classic, Windsor, MO

DEC 5..........................................................Missouri Opportunity Sale, Sedalia, MO

Jensen Live Stock Agency Proudly representing American Live Stock Insurance Inc.

Sheila Jensen, agent

P.O. Box 197 , Courtland, KS 66939 785-373-4372 • 785-262-1116 Cell Fax 785-374-4269 jensenks@courtland.net

Eddie Sims

Nothing better than a

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HEREFORD Hereford World DEADLINES:

REEDENTERPRISES ENTERPRISES REED

Your complete, one stop shopping center for all your semen and AI certificates. Call today for your free brochure

Serving breeders since 1979

For Prompt, Jim and Linda Reed Personalized P.O. Box 126 • Green Ridge, MO 65332 Service, Call: 660-527-3507 • Fax 660-527-3379 reedent@iland.net

309-313-2171

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P.O. Box 170, Elgin, OK 73538 Serving America’s Cattlemen Since 1968

Home: 405-375-6630 Cell: 405-368-1058

Auctioneer

121 Jackson St. Plain City, OH 43064 Phone: 614-403-0726

CALL FOR AD RATES

5880 State Hwy. 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750

255 China Road Macomb, IL 61455

Sale Management #4 3342 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 7G9 306-933-4200 • 306-934-0744 info@tbarc.com • www.buyagro.com

AUCTIONEER C: (580) 595-1626 O: (580) 492-4590

Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer

Cody Lowderman

BAR C CATTLE CO. TED SERHIENKO

DALE STITH

Auctioneer

5239 Old Sardis Pike Mays Lick, KY 41055

ISSUE...............CLOSING DATE January.....................November 25 February...................December 24 March...........................January 25 AI Book........................January 25 April...........................February 25 May/June.......................March 25 July..................Early bird April 24 .................................Final May 22 August...............................June 25 September..........................July 25 October.........................August 25 November................September 25 December....................October 25

918-760-1550 dalestith@yahoo.com •

Send ad copy, pictures, etc. to your field representative or to Hereford World Advertising Coordinator

Semen/Embryos/Flushes Consulting/Marketing/Sales

Matt Sims • 1019 Waterwood Pkwy., Unit D • Edmond, OK 73034 405-840-5461 Office • 405-641-6081 Cell • www.mcsauction.com

2704 N 300 E • Monticello, IN 47960 765-490-6286 alex@streamlinegenetics.com streamlinegenetics.com

Alison Marx P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3757 • Fax 816-842-6931 amarx@hereford.org

The American Hereford Association Field Staff is here to help you market your cattle and promote your operation. Give your local field representative a call if you are interested in:

Placing an ad in the Hereford World • Creative Service projects, including sale catalogs, flyers or brochures Buying or selling Hereford-influenced feeder calves • Marketing cattle through the CHB program Assistance in marketing your Hereford seedstock and commercial females.

Mountain Region: Ben Brillhart

Mont., Wyo., Colo. and western Canadian provinces 406-947-2222 brill44@midrivers.com

Western Region: Mark Holt

Wash., Ore., Utah, Idaho, Calif., Nev. and Ariz. 208-369-7425 mholt@hereford.org

North Central Region: Levi Landers N.D., S.D., Minn., Neb., and Kan. 308-730-1396 llanders@hereford.org

Eastern Region: Tommy Coley

Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 815-988-7051 tcoley@hereford.org

Upper Midwest Region: John Meents Ill., Wis., Ind., Md., Mich., Ohio, Penn., Ky. and W. Va. 419-306-7480 jmeents@hereford.org

Central Region: Joe Rickabaugh Mo. and Iowa 816-842-3757 jrick@hereford.org

Northeast Region: Contact the AHA N.J., Maine, Vt., N.H., Mass., Conn., R.I., N.Y., Del., D.C. and eastern Canadian provinces

Southwestern Region Juston Stelzer

Ark., La., N.M. and Texas 817-992-7059 jcshereford@gmail.com

Southwest Region: Dustin Layton

P.O. Box 014059 • Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 Fax • www.hereford.org

Okla. 405-464-2455 laytond@yahoo.com

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Kaczmarek 4K Herefords Missouri Heritage Production Sale October 4, 2015

Dent Co. Commons Livestock Barn — Salem, Mo.

SELLING 80 LOTS

Herd bull prospects • 18-month-old bulls • Top end open heifers • Show heifers Bred heifers • Cow-calf pairs/split • Select F-1 black baldies Featuring the service of Trust and Revolution 4R

NJW 73S 980 HUTTON 90A ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43385209 — Calved: Feb. 14, 2013 — Tattoo: LE 90A/RE 73S GO L18 EXCEL T31 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR HELTON 980 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P43032013 CRR 9B JULIANNE 405 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

GO EXCEL L18 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GO MS 3196 ADVANCE R134 C&L DOUBLE TIME 452M 9B {SOD} CRR D03 JULIANNE 217 {DLF,IEF}

• Semen $30/Straw; $50/Certificate • Owned with WMC Cattle Co., Mo.; and Ned and Jan Ward, Wyo.

PW VICTOR BOOMER P606 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} REMITALL BOOMER 46B {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S {DLF,HYF,IEF} PW VICTORIA 964 8114 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42693956 NJW 94J DEW 72N {DLF,HYF,IEF} RU 20X BOULDER 57G {CHB} NJW D32 CLAIRE 94J

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ -3.9 5.9 60 100 31 61 0.0 112 1.25 1.16 0.8 -0.015 0.78 0.02 13 9 10 29

Tour our herd anytime Cattle for sale private treaty

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Kaczmarek 4K Herefords Bill and Roberta Kaczmarek Salem, Mo. • 573-729-5923 Joe Kaczmarek 417-812-1450 • Tony Kaczmarek 573-368-3603 jkacz@fidmail.com July 2015 /

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The New England Network…Your Hereford Connection From Our Pasture to Yours… Efficient Growth and Carcass Traits

Farm BREEDING STOCK ALWAYS AVAILABLE! Show quality cattle that will work for any herd Jim, Gail, Katie and Peter Murdock 735 Plymouth Rd., Harwinton, CT 06791 860-485-0568 bluemooncattle@gmail.com www.bluemooncattle.com

STAR Shock Wave 13Y ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} CE -11.6 .23 BW 5.8 .69 WW 52 .56 YW 90 .48 MM 23 .14 M&G 49 MCE 2.1 .18 MCW 104 .30 UDDR 1.14 P TEAT 1.14 P SC 0.4 .22 FAT 0.001 .28 REA 0.53 .29 MARB -0.21 .24 BMI$ 5 CEZ$ 3 BII$ 5 CHB$ 17

P43167474 — Calved: Jan. 6, 2011 — Tattoo: LE 13Y/RE STAR

STAR BRIGHT FUTURE 533P ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} REMITALL ONLINE 122L {SOD,CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} STAR TCF SHOCK & AWE 158W ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} RB L1 DOMINETTE 8116 P42971547 MSU APOLLONIA 10M {DLF,HYF,IEF} SHF INTERSTATE 20X D03 {SOD,CHB} APOLLONIA OF BAR B 748 HB STAR BATTLE GROUND 2013 {DLF,HYF,IEF} STAR 2013 CARA 112T {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42774391 SPIRIDGE KARA 17N

C -S PURE GOLD 98170 {SOD,CHB}{DLF,IEF} MSU MISS WRANGLER 61J CS BOOMER 29F {SOD,CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} STAR SPIRIDGE ANGEL 357H

• 2012 National Western Reserve Grand and Junior Calf Champion Polled Bull • 2012 Ft. Worth Grand and Junior Calf Champion Polled Bull

The Fitzpatrick Family — Dan, Sally, Meg and Mairen 53 Case St., W. Granby, CT 06090 860-693-2052 • Fax 860-693-2056 dtfitzpatrick@snet.net

TOP OF THE HILL FARM

2013 Eastern States Expo Grand Champion 4-H Female

Alan, Carolyn, Erik and Anna Fredrickson 50 Martin Hill Rd. Wolfeboro, NH 03894 603-817-0620 topofthehillfarm@metrocast.net

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2014 Big East Champion Hereford Steer 2014 Eastern States Expo Champion Hereford Steer

The Budney Family Wayne, Susan, Skye and Elliot 97 Geer Rd., Lebanon, CT 06249 860-886-0716 • wbudney@yahoo.com Hereford.org

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Many years after her childhood on the Hereford Farm, Dorothy volunteers at the American Royal and recently donated many of her awards and records to the American Royal. She is shown with her awards from her showing and 4-H days.

From Hereford Farm to American Royal Dorothy Roche grew up on the historic Hereford Farm and followed her passion for livestock to volunteer at the American Royal. by Bridget Beran

ettled on a farm in the hills of Maryland sat a spyglass house that was once surrounded by red cattle with whitefaces. This home and this farm were the starting point of Dorothy Rocheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of the Hereford breed and livestock.

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But the story begins more than 300 years ago when the Merryman family immigrated to the United States from Herefordshire, England, in 1714. Finding an area of Maryland they found welcoming, they named it and their new ranch after their homeland, helping to

found the town of Hereford, Md., and the Hereford Farm. The estate was sold in 1890 and would change hands a few more times, being home to many cattle and even race horses, before the Roches would move onto 394 acres of the farm in 1942. The Grand

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National Timber race was held on this farm. It was on the Hereford Farm that Dorothy Roche found her passion for agriculture and Hereford cattle.

Growing up Hereford Dorothy said her father, B. Hamilton Roche, started her and her three brothers off with one Hereford calf and one Guernsey calf each. This gift ignited in her a love for agriculture and cattle. Nicknamed “Skippy” by her family because she would enthusiastically skip down to the beef barn and pasture from the house. She also milked 40 cows in the morning before going to school and at night. Dorothy always had a deep love of Hereford cattle. “It was automatic because we were so young. My dad always loved Hereford cattle,” Dorothy says. “When we were little, I was always that way, get up and go.” Though her father was raised in Baltimore, he had a love of agriculture and pursued a degree in agriculture and received his master’s. He went on to teach feeds and feeding at the University of Wisconsin until Dorothy and her twin brother, George, were 4 years

This photo of Dorothy and one of her show heifers circulated throughout many papers in the Northeast.

old. Then the family moved to the Hereford Farm. One of Dorothy’s earliest memories at the ranch came from her father and Hereford cattle. “When my first cow was getting ready to have a calf, I was so sick that I couldn’t even get out of bed. And I was so upset because I wouldn’t be able to be there when she had the calf,” Dorothy said. “So my dad brought the calf into the house and over to my bed.” Dorothy said he tried to instill in her and her brothers that same passion for agriculture. It certainly took with Dorothy, who jumped at every opportunity to be more involved in agriculture and cattle.

“My dad had this big Hereford bull and he was going to walk it to the beef cattle pasture. My twin brother wouldn’t have anything to do with it but I was ready,” Dorothy said. “I got up on this big Hereford bull and Dad led it to the pasture. I wasn’t afraid of anything.”

Fiercely 4-H That fearlessness carried over into Dorothy’s 4-H career. She served as treasurer, secretary, vice president and president, not only for the girls’ 4-H club but also for the boys’ club. She took to showing cattle immediately, competing and continued on page 230...

Spyglass houses, similar to the Hereford House, are found throughout the Northeast. This type of house is made when sections are continually added to an original house.

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Dorothy won the national 4-H award for record keeping her final year in 4-H with this record book.

winning countless herdsmanship and showmanship awards at shows across the Northeast. Her pride and joy in 4-H was her record book. Packed full of records of her awards, animals and involvement, the carefully detailed book took her to the national 4-H competition. Dorothy was the only girl even in consideration for the Meat Aniaml Records award, and she was selected as the overall national winner for record-keeping. “I was in everything and I’m just realizing now at my age what an undertaking that was. But I was just that way,” Dorothy said. One of her greatest goals when she first started 4-H was showing a steer out of one of her own cows. She achieved this goal by a mile, showing 10 steers out of her own herd during her senior year of 4-H. Being a member of 4-H was a family affair in the Roche household, and their reputation preceded them. When a young man from Turkey came to Maryland, he met the Roches and learned about the ways of American agriculture and 4-H. With four children immersed in 4-H and livestock, the Roche family was a perfect example for him to learn from. “He wanted to get with a really good 4-H family and see the lifestyle we had and how we worked

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together as family and the different activities that we were involved in,” Dorothy said. The family was also involved in the American Hereford Association (AHA), and Dorothy remembered going to Virginia with her brother George and asking Bud Snidow to go with her to look at a heifer. Snidow was working as a fieldman for the AHA at the time. After 22 years on the Hereford Farm, Hamilton Roche suffered a stroke, and with his elder children having left the farm and only his son George left to run the operation but wishing to go to college, the Roches held a two-day dispersal sale, emptying the Hereford Farm of its Hereford cattle. Shortly after the Roches moved out, the farmhouse, a historical spyglass house, suffered a terrible fire, leaving the home in disrepair. However, this move was nowhere near the end of Dorothy Roche’s involvement in agriculture.

Finding her way back to ag While she took a break from farm life, got married, became a mother and several years later she moved to Kansas City. She worked as a makeup artist for beauty pageants and stage performances, and eventually found her way back to the livestock industry.

While she was at work after moving to Kansas City, Mo., Dorothy ran into a woman who was the captain of the quarter horse show at the American Royal and was inspired to get back into agriculture. Dorothy began volunteering with the American Royal, and now has more than 20 years of service. “She is incredibly enthusiastic and personable and has an amazing love and appreciation for the Hereford association and for the livestock industry,” says Kristie Larson, American Royal volunteer coordinator. Ironically, Dorothy recalled that her father used to take judging teams from the University of Wisconsin to the American Royal when she was a young child. At one of her first volunteer recognition dinners with the American Royal, she was surprised by an appearance of an old friend, Bud Snidow. While she has countless memories from her time volunteering with the American Royal, this past year has stood out. “This last year is one of the best because I was able to volunteer 200 hours and I received the optimism award,” Dorothy says. Dorothy is one of few people to ever volunteer 200 hours in a year, and she received recognition from the American Royal for her service. Even after several surgeries on her hips and back, Dorothy’s tenacious and resilient nature shines through and keeps bringing her back to livestock. “Nothing has kept me down. I use my walker and I haven’t missed the Royal yet,” Dorothy said. Growing up on the Hereford Farm stayed with Dorothy Roche throughout her entire life, from a thriving 4-H career to devoting many hours of her life to the American Royal. Even when she lived in a city, she has always found a way to keep livestock at the forefront of her life. HW

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Be sure to check out these full brothers out of 606 and sired by Times Up in The Yards in Denver! At McGuffee’s, we are committed to being one of the top Hereford programs in the country. We believe that these Dynamic Dams, our “Southern Belles” 1X and 606, have us on the right track to achieve this goal. We have calves on the ground out of these powerful cows by 88X, Times Up, Hometown, Catapult and more to come by breed leading sires Game Changer, 2012, Wildcat and 755T! We love visitors! So when in the South, stop by for some southern hospitality! We have a great selection of herd bull prospects featuring our 2016 NWSS Pen bulls, all full brothers sired by Times UP and out of 606. We also have show heifers and bred heifers, plus always on hand, a top set of range bulls.

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FH NAVARRO 242 MD {DLF,HYF,IEF}

H5 9131 DOMINO 2185 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

UPS DOMINO 5216 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} UPS NAVARRO {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42854992 UPS MISS DOMINO 5875 {DLF,IEF}

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CHURCHILL YANKEE ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} H5 YANKEE 9131 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42996713 H5 MS 9126 DOMET 594 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

GH NEON 17N {SOD}{CHB} CHURCHILL LADY 202 {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} H5 MS 7038 DOM 9182 {DOD}

CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} FH L1 DOMINETTE 612 MF 42736529 OXH MRNA 1363

HH ADVANCE 767G 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 490 {DOD} MR BEEF 9045 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} OXH RUBY 4042 {DOD}

CJH HARLAND 408 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} H5 MS 408 DOMET 915 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42996708 H5 MS 465 DOMET 7272

HH ADVANCE 9005J {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CJH L1 DOMINETTE 0064 {DLF,HYF,IEF} H5 9126 DOMINO 465 {SOD}{DLF,IEF} H5 MS 9213 ADVANCE 4117

43295208 — Calved: Feb. 11, 2012 — Tattoo: LE 242

43280136 — Calved: Feb. 16, 2012 — Tattoo: BE 2185

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 3.5 3.1 59 99 30 60 3.2 86 0.97 0.90 1.5 -0.006 0.61 0.16 25 19 20 33

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 3.6 2.8 61 109 29 60 2.8 110 0.97 0.91 2.0 0.110 0.18 0.40 28 19 24 31

• 242 sired our top selling bull and sire group in our February 2015 production sale. He will see heavy use in the 2015 breeding season. • Owned with Delvin and Kelley Dukart

• Another outstanding set of calves on the ground. Breed leading carcass data. • Owned with Harrell Hereford Ranch, Ore.; P&R Herefords, Okla.; Ottley Herefords, Wa.; and CX Ranch, Wa. • Semen packages: $1,200 – 15 straws/7 certificates or $2,500 – 40 straws/20 certificates • Additional certificates $65 each

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CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 2.8 3.4 62 107 28 59 1.0 112 1.00 0.95 1.4 0.045 0.34 0.06 20 16 16 28

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CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 0.6 3.9 63 108 26 57 2.8 102 0.78 0.78 1.1 -0.048 0.44 -0.01 19 15 15 32

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CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 0.6 4.0 47 92 28 52 4.7 74 0.94 0.89 1.1 0.014 0.55 0.37 22 17 18 30

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 13.1 -2.8 52 71 40 66 6.6 60 1.30 1.41 1.5 0.064 0.31 0.28 28 29 21 28

SR SCOPE 53A {DLF,HYF,IEF} Used on heifers, easy calving SR SUSTAIN 814B

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H5 1147 ADVANCE 417 {DLF,HYF,IEF} Owned with Sandrock Ranch Herefords, Wisc. Semen available

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Social Media Misconceptions In the digital age, misinformation about agriculture can spread faster than wildfire. by Bridget Beran

echnology is ever-changing, and its effect on the agriculture industry changes just as quickly. When misinformation appears on social media sites, it can spread across the country in the blink of an eye. Maddee Moore, owner of Crown M Marketing and president-elect

of the National Hereford Women, cites the past explosion of the lean, finely-textured beef or “pink slime” controversy as an example of how not to handle misinformation. “We didn’t respond fast enough, but it was a lesson for the industry and all those involved,” Moore says. “As an industry we’re still reeling from those attacks. While it wasn’t a big issue initially, it grew rapidly with consumers. And with the power and breadth of social media the story took off rapidly.”

In the know While scare tactics from animal rights organizations and food chains often dominate the misinformation being spread, Moore says it’s important to know what’s being said about the agriculture industry because of the chain reaction that often follows sensational videos and articles. “Media travels faster than it ever has and we do a disservice to ourselves to not spread our story,”

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Moore says. “There are various bloggers and social media users that add to the misinformation stream by continuing to share a story that does not present quality information or agriculture in a positive manner. Media stories can cause emotions to run high in those passionate about agriculture and the beef industry. Overreacting and acting out through social media can add more to the story that was ever intended by the reporter.” Easy-to-understand information is the quickest to spread through social media because consumers are more willing to send it on, even if it’s inaccurate or not sourced. Moore says it’s important that producers ensure that their information is just as easy to consume so that the truth is spread. “There are so many posts on social media that don’t really represent modern ag and what our producers are actually like,” says Cindy Cunningham, assistant vice Hereford.org

president of communications for the National Pork Board and director for the Livestock Publications Council board. “They’re spread by people with hidden agendas and sometimes innocently by people who just don’t have the background and knowledge to understand the industry.” Cunningham and Moore agree that misinformation has a large effect on how producers are viewed by the public. It causes distrust from consumers and makes them more likely to conform with trends like antibioticfree or hormone-free because they are fearful of their food. Moore says she feels it’s important that members of the livestock industry come together to share information about the various choices that are available to consumers and to embrace the diversity of the market place for a unified front against trends and marketing tactics.

Beyond words However, misinformation can also have other effects on the livestock industry, according to Daren Williams, executive director of communications for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Misinformation about mistreatment of animals can lead to additional regulations on ranchers. “It ultimately does come back and impact the way producers do business and it can hurt the producer’s ability to make choices about how they care for their animals,” Williams says. “We’ve got to walk the walk and do the right things. But you also have to talk the talk and talk about how we raise beef. Explain why we make the decisions that we do so consumers are hearing it directly from someone with their boots on the ground who are doing the work, every single day.” Williams suggests producers get Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified. This shows consumers that the industry has a standard for animal care that is followed and that producers take these issues just as seriously as the consumers. He also recommends producers complete the Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program by the Beef Check-off, which is about to launch the MBA 2.0 updated program, to be Hereford.org

as knowledgeable as possible about the beef industry. The MBA program was developed in reaction to the explosion of social media and the need for advocates of the beef industry to be educated about every aspect. “The most common mistake I see is when producers try to tell someone that they’re wrong right off the bat, rather than listening to what the consumer is saying and trying to explain our side of things. If we jump on social media and say ‘Oh, that’s a rare occurrence’ or ‘They shouldn’t have been there in the first place,’ we look like we’re trying to hide something or brush it off,” Williams says. “It’s better to say ‘Hey, we understand that your expectation is that your beef is treated properly and videos like this make us just as angry and frustrated. Here’s what we’re doing to correct this.’ Rather than defending it, we have to start by listening, acknowledging that they have

legitimate concerns and then talking about what we’re doing to correct that.”

Stepping up Reaching beyond the ranch is also an important step in being a good advocate. Cunningham says one of the biggest issues she sees is that people within the agriculture industry tend to talk to each other about misinformation and forget to reach out to audiences outside of agriculture. Producers are urged now more than ever to share their story of agriculture and to take an active part in representing the industry. While the industry has done better in past years about telling its story, producers should not just be reactive, but proactive. Cunningham says, “I think it’s important that we tell our story because if we don’t, someone else will and it won’t necessarily be the true story of modern agriculture.” HW

Advocating effectively There are a variety of ways to use social media to tell agriculture’s story, but Maddee Moore, owner of Crown M Marketing and president-elect of the National Hereford Women, and Cindy Cunningham, assistant vice president of communications for the National Pork Board, provide some tips to help you create effective posts and communication. Be authentic: Speaking from the heart about your ranch and your experiences humanizes the issues combatting our industry and makes your side of the story more relatable. Know your audience: Urban consumers don’t know what an EPD is and sometimes need the harvesting process simplified. It’s important to remember to reach people where they are. A picture is worth a thousand words: Photos not only make posts more interesting to look at, but people are more likely to “like” and “share” a post with a picture. Listen before you respond: It’s easy to get defensive when people speak negatively about your livelihood but hear out concerns and address what the industry is doing to prevent their concerns, instead of dismissing them as invalid. Facts over fads: Sharing statistics and data about the benefits of the

beef industry provides legitimacy to your cause and mission. Watch the clock: Depending on the site you’re choosing to post to will influence when it is the most likely to be seen. According to SumAll, an analytics app, the best time to post on Twitter is 1-3 p.m. For Facebook it’s 1-4 p.m. Instagram is best between 5-6 p.m. Pinterest checks in with the latest time with its best time being from 8-11 p.m. All times are EST. Know the power of a hashtag: Also known as the pound sign, adding a hashtag to the end of post will boost its views and help increase the amount of people hearing your message. When posting about Herefords, be sure to add #Hereford, #BuyHereford, #Profitabull or #TeamHereford. Be kind: Not every person on the Internet is going to agree with what you do. They may not always be nice about their opinions either. However, it’s always better to take the high road. HW

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NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 43094146 — Calved: Feb. 8, 2010 — Tattoo: LE 88X/RE 98S

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P42584003 HVH MISS HUDSON 83K 8M

RRH MR FELT 3008 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 459 F284 MSU MF HUDSON 19H {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} SUN VINDY MISS 83K

CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} NJW 9126J DEW DOMINO 98S {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P42693893 NJW 57G 74G DEW 5M {DLF,HYF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 767G 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 490 {DOD} RU 20X BOULDER 57G {CHB} NJW 832W FAITHFUL 74G

CE 4.6 (.48); BW 1.0 (.86); WW 58 (.80); YW 81 (.77); MM 33 (.34); M&G 62; MCE 7.0 (.37); MCW 68 (.54); UDDR 1.48 (.29); TEAT 1.48 (.28); SC 0.9 (.54); FAT -0.032 (.53); REA 0.19 (.54); MARB 0.22 (.52); BMI$ 22; CEZ$ 20; BII$ 16; CHB$ 32

• One of the top proven sires in the breed. • Few sires in the history of the Hereford breed have done what “88X” has done in his first few calf crops. Used heavily as a heifer bull, 88X presents no calving issues and his calves display rapid growth and a superior muscle pattern. • You couldn’t write a better set of curve bending EPD’s. • Top 1% for M&G, MCE and CHB • Top 5% for Milk • Top 10% for CED, WW, MARB, BMI$ and CHB$

CRR 5280 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43483006 — Calved: March 2, 2014 — Tattoo: BE 451

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} DRF JWR PRINCE VICTOR 71I {SOD}{CHB} CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KBCR 19D DOMINETTE 122 {DLF,IEF} P43186342 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808 {DLF,HYF,IEF} THM DURANGO 4037 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR 420 ECLIPSE 688 {DLF,HYF,IEF} DM BR SOONER {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR 435 KELLY 178 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43186436 CRR D03 KELLY 361 {DLF,IEF}

REMITALL ONLINE 122L {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} DM L1 DOMINETTE 901 {DLF,HYF,IEF} SHF INTERSTATE 20X D03 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CRR 353 KELLY 923 {DOD}

CE 2.7 (.12); BW 3.4 (.44); WW 70 (.34); YW 109 (.35); MM 24 (.14); M&G 59; MCE 1.6 (.10); MCW 117 (.32); UDDR 1.16 (P); TEAT 1.16 (P); SC 0.8 (.19); FAT 0.012 (.20); REA 0.43 (.21); MARB 0.08 (.18); BMI$ 18; CEZ$ 15; BII$ 12; CHB$ 33;

• We invested in this powerful Catapult son to bring in an outcross sire and are very excited about 5280’s first calves this spring and what he will add to our operation. • 5280 was the lead off bull in Coyote Ridge’s Grand Champion Pen in Denver and also the Reserve Grand Champion in Ft. Worth. He stems from CRR’s most prolific and unique cow family that is consistently producing power and performance with elite maternal and structural integrity.

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The Western Nugget will host its 50th national Hereford sale in December. by Bridget Beran

ith the raise of a curtain, one of the fanciest shows in America has been starting with a bang for decades. The 50th Western Nugget National Hereford Sale will take place on Dec. 5, 2015, in Reno, Nev., and it just keeps getting better. According to Willard Wolf, a former fieldman for the American Hereford Association (AHA), the sale has evolved a great deal since the first sale. And since he’s been at every sale since it started, he’d know that better than most. “When we first got it started, Tom McCord, who was the

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fieldman for California, used to select bulls from different breeders across the country, predominantly the West Coast region,” Wolf says. “They would usually accept a bull from Oregon and the other states. It used to be more of a bull sale, but now it’s a little bit of everything.” Since its humble beginnings at the fairgrounds, where it was hosted by the California/Nevada Hereford Association (CNHA), it has increased in excitement and size. When the sale moved into the Western Nugget hotel, Wolf says, he remembers when cattle used to

be taken into the elevator to get them into the sale. That was before the sale moved onto the iconic main stage. “The size of things have increased by 650%. It started out being eight or 10 head of bulls. It’s evolved into 40 or 50 cattle selling,” Wolf says. “One of the biggest changes was bringing the junior show in. Our cattle numbers have always been in the area of 300 and it has always been one of the largest shows in the area.” The addition of the show helped to pump up interest for an already exciting event. Gary Kendall, who Hereford.org

managed the sale for many years, says that he thinks the addition of the show helped attract people and made the Western Nugget into a bigger event. “The people enjoyed going there. It was a great break from their ranching activities,” Wolf says. “It’s been self-sustaining and it’s a breeders’ show. It’s a tradition that speaks volumes for the breed of cattle.” The sale and show were operated by the CNHA until 1995, when the CNHA joined with several of its neighboring associations to create the Western States Hereford Association, which has operated the sale and show since. “It’s one of the only senior standalone events in the United States,” said Loren Mrnak, who has been the chairman of the sale since 1991. “The only thing here is Hereford cattle and it’s not connected with any other breed.” The sale moved from the spring to the fall in 1988, according to Kendall. He managed the sale beginning in 1987 and started managing the barns once the show started and remained in these roles until 2006. “It’s got a long tradition. It’s one of the longest running consignment sales there is in the nation and it has stayed that way by the people who are involved in it,” Kendall says. “They have a good group of people who keep it in the forefront.” Good people are vital to the success of any event, and according to Kendall, Mrnak and Wolf, the Western Nugget has no shortage of them. “It’s the commitment of the volunteers that have worked their tails off to make it successful,” Mrnak says. “We’ve just got such a great group of people who are committed to Hereford cattle and breed.” Mrnak reflected on his many years with Western Nugget and remembers the kindness of the people over everything else. A part of the kindness himself, Mrnak would often hand out candy canes

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Willard Wolf, a former AHA fieldman, says that the addition of a junior show added to the excitement of the Western Nugget.

“The size of things have increased by 650%. It started out being eight or 10 head of bulls. It’s evolved into 40 or 50 cattle selling.” — Willard Wolf to children attending the show, as it took place near Christmastime. “It’s been a tremendous event to involve Hereford people at all levels in,” Wolf says. “To get them involved and have something they can really enjoy. Over the 50 years, it’s created a real stage for people along with cattle to be involved.”

Still the memory that sticks out for all three men is watching the curtain go up in the Celebrity Show Room and the thrill that comes with it. “If that doesn’t excite you about the cattle business, I don’t know what would,” Mrnak says. HW

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CL1 DOMINETTE 473B 1ET{DLF,HYF,IEF} 43467227 — Calved: Jan. 12, 2014 — Tattoo: LE 473 CL 1 DOMINO 9122W 1ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 215Z {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43268007 CL 1 DOMINETTE 055X {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CL 1 DOMINO 732T {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 475P {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 860U {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 7136T 1ET {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 3113N 1ET {SOD}{CHB} CL 1 DOMINETTE 617S {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42673551 CL 1 DOMINETTE 4180P {DOD}

L1 DOMINO 99496 {SOD} HH MS ADV 875H 1ET CL1 DOMINO 1116L CL 1 DOMINETTE 8124H 2ET

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

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EPHR Stock Broker 444Z {DLF,HYF,IEF} Sire: TH 122 71I Victor 719T • Calved: March 3, 2012

ur ranch is located only 100 miles from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and just 120 miles from the Yellowstone National Park entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana.

Visitors always welcomed!

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Born and Raised at W4 Ranch W4 S109 ADVANCE 502Y ET{DLF,HYF,IEF} 43412411 — Calved: Sept. 5, 2011 — Tattoo: BE 502Y HH ADVANCE 3196N {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEC} GO 3196 ADVANCE S109 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42698172 GO MS L18 EXCEL N89 {DLF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 932J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 9082J {DOD} GO EXCEL L18 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GO MS 309C ADVANCE 0036

AMH MR 209 998 AMH MISS 2998 281 {DLF,IEF} 42385780 LF L1 DOMINETTE 6016

CL 1 DOMINO 209 SG MS SCOTTY G352 LF L1 DOMINO 4574 LF L1 DOMINETTE 4168

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 2.0 3.5 49 85 18 42 -0.8 70 1.31 1.34 0.2 0.015 0.40 0.10 12 14 9 24

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The Guaranteed Performers

Make plans to attend our ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Friday, Oct. 16, 2015

Registered Herefords and Certified F1s Semen available Volume discount to commercial breeders.

Jay Wright, general manager 254-635-4444 Ranch • 254-635-7201 Ranch fax 254-396-2584 Cell P.O. Box 9 • Morgan, TX 76671 jay@w4ranch.com • www.w4ranch.com

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Jeff Chaffin, purebred cattle manager 254-396-2785 Cell jeff@w4ranch.com Joe Walker Land & Cattle, LTD

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New Arrivals Cody and Abby Lowderman, Lowderman Cattle Co., Macomb, Ill., announce the birth of their twins, Nash Werner and Tuck Jennings, born April 15. Nash weighed 5 lb. and 3 oz. and was 20 inches long. Tuck weighed 4 lb. and 15 oz. and was 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Jack and Sherry Lowderman of Lowderman Cattle Co., Macomb, Ill. Chris and Janelle Happ, Mendota, Ill., announce the birth of their son, Morgan Joseph. Born May 17, Morgan weighed 7 lb. and 15 oz. and was 22 inches long. Christopher and Brandy Jones, Wamego, Kan., announce the birth of their son, Chase Cooper. Born Jan. 20, Chase Jones Chase weighed 8 lb. and 7 oz. and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mick and Donna Valek, Agenda, Kan., and paternal grandparents are Dennis Jones, Topeka, Kan., and Susan Jones, Lakin, Kan.

In Passing Delmar Glen Pursley, 83, Leon, W.Va., passed away April 11. He was a Korean War era United States Army veteran and was retired from Ravenswood Delmar Pursley Aluminum with 30 years of service. Delmar raised registered Polled Hereford cattle for 57 years. Over the years he received many awards including being named the West Virginia Outstanding Young Farmer in 1963. He was named an honorary member of the FFA Chapters at Ripley and Ravenswood High Schools. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Norma Colene Pursley; sons, Tom and Charles Pursley; daughter, Denise Smith; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Dale, Don and Jack Pursley; and sisters, Deloris DeLany and Jerry Greathouse.

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Betty L. Kline, 86, LeRoy, Ill., passed away April 19. She was married to John Kline of Kline Herefords, her husband of 64 years, who served Betty Kline as secretary for the Illinois Horned Hereford Association for many years. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother and was very involved in her grandchildren’s lives. She loved playing bridge and helping on the family farm. She was a member of Longfellow Club and volunteered as a dispatcher and at nursing homes. She is survived by her husband; two children, Randy and Steve Kline; three siblings, Bobby Wheet, Peggy Penn and Oleda Woodrey; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Fred Ellis Moore, 83, Eagar, Ariz., passed away May 9. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from teaching Fred Moore primary classes to the priesthood. He owned Nine Cross Ranch, Inc., and had raised Hereford cattle and Quarter Horses since 1981. Fred was active in the Arizona Hereford Association. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia R. Moore; brother, Kenneth; son, “Stoney”; daughter, Mary Ann Paulic; step-son, Anthony Bennalley; step-daughter, Fawnda Papich; 14 grandchildren; and 21 greatgrandchildren. Gerald W. “Jerry” Beran, 88, Claflin, Kan., passed away May 21. Jerry was the co-founder of B&D Herefords. He was Jerry Beran a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion. He was a trustee for

Cheyenne Township and served as a county commissioner. Jerry also served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He loved baseball and helped coach many teams including Little League, Cookie League, Town Team and American Legion baseball. He is survived by his wife Elvita M. Dolecheck; five sons, Robin, Gerald Jr., Terry “Tex”, Kevin, and Craig; daughter, Joy Hertach; daughter-inlaw, Kristi; daughter of the heart, Jane Schreiber; two sisters; two brothers; 16 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Samuel Ted Thomas, 88, Canon City, Colo., passed away May 24. Born in Oklahoma, Ted grew up around some of the best Hereford cattle of the day. Samuel He was active in Thomas 4-H, showing the grand champion steer at the Colorado State Fair in 1950, before heading to Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University), where he received his bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Following military service in the Army, he was the merchandizing manager of the Flowing M Cattle Company, Roggen, Colo. After its dispersion, he went to work for The Record Stockman. In 1962 he became a field representative for the American Hereford Association and launched the first junior Hereford associations in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana. In 1968 he took over management of the Wyoming Hereford Ranch, Cheyenne, Wyo., under the ownership of the Nielsen family, and remained there until the cowherd was dispersed in 1976. He returned to livestock industry publication work with the Dakota Farmer, Western Livestock Reporter and the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, while developing a seedstock consulting and order-buying business. Ted was a nationally-recognized show cattle judge, walking the lines at Hereford.org

the Dixie National Livestock Show, as well as other Hereford events. In 2001, after being widowed a second time, Ted reconnected with his high-school sweetheart, Donna Squire Garrett, at their 51st school reunion. They married in January 2002. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter Debora Hood; granddaughter, Autumn Steinert; a great-grandson; blended-family members, Vicki and Eddie Graves, Val and Julius Romero, Paul and Laurel Garrett, Andrea Skubal, Jody and Harry Love, Jacquie and Sam Whitney, and Jana and Oscar Erickson; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Richard Gebhart, 58, Claremore, Okla., passed away May 30. With his family, Richard operated Beacon Hill Ranch, a Hereford operation established in northeastern Richard Gebhart Oklahoma. He was an active volunteer leader in the cattle industry for many years at all levels. He was named treasurer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in 2014 and served as a member of the Beef Promotion Operating Committee and chairman of the Federation of State Beef Councils. A lifetime member of the American Hereford Association, Richard was active in Hereford breed activities, serving the Oklahoma Hereford Association as a director, president, and chair of the 2009 Junior National Hereford Expo committee. He served as breed superintendent for both junior and open Hereford shows at the Tulsa and Oklahoma State Fairs. In addition to the ranching operation, Richard was professor of operations management and director of assessment in the Collins College of Business at the University of Tulsa

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(TU). He held a law degree from TU, an MBA from Syracuse University, a master’s degree in agricultural economics/animal science from Mississippi State University, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Arkansas, doing post graduate work at the University of Kansas. Before joining the faculty at TU, Richard served as a colonel in the U.S. Army as an infantry officer. Richard is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters, Erica Boyer and Roxanne Gebhart; and grandchildren, McKenzie and Gus. Kenneth H. Eppers, 85, Tomah, Wis., passed away May 24. He studied animal husbandry and agriculture in Salem, Wis. Kenneth worked at Circle A Farm in Morris, Ill., then worked as a herdsman at Northern Pump Co., Richmond, Ill., for 25 years and Ring Side Farm for 17 years. He was named Herdsman of the Year in 1972 and was a two-time grand champion carload bulls winner at Denver Stock Show, one of which was the first win from any farm east of the Mississippi, among many other honors. He retired to LaFarge, Wis., where Kenneth and his wife, Genevieve, lived for 15 years before moving to Tomah in the spring of 2009. Kenny is survived by a daughter, Kathy Steinhafel; three sons Kenneth Eppers Jr., Michael Eppers, Thomas Eppers; 11 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and a brother-in-law Bob Wilson. Genevieve M. Eppers, 85, Tomah, Wis., passed away May 31. She was married to Kenneth Eppers on Oct. 2, 1948. She owned and operated dress shops Richmond, Ill., and Burlington, Wis. She was the executive secretary at Intermatic in Spring Grove, Ill., and later at Vaughan and Bushnell in Hebron, Ill. She then owned A Bridal Affair and One Hundred and One in Lake Geneva, Wis. She loved books and

Snapshots from the field

Wyatt Monroe looks intently over the March 2015 issue of the Hereford World in a photo submitted by his parents Anthony and Katie Monroe of Baja Cattle, Knoxville, Iowa.

spent much of her time at the library. She enjoyed going to auctions and collecting antiques and was an avid quilter. Genevieve is survived by a daughter, Kathy Steinhafel; three sons Kenneth Eppers Jr., Michael Eppers, Thomas Eppers; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brother Bob Wilson.

In the News The Wisconsin Hereford Association will host the Wisconsin Hereford Tour, “A Southwest Scene in 2015,” Sept. 12-13. The tour will include stops at MGM East, C&L Ranch, Gari-Alan Farm, Stanton Farms, Baker’s Polled Herefords, Lininger’s Polled Herefords and Wiswell Farms. HW

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B&H Herefords

Herd Sires: UPS Domino 5216, H5 Yankee 0144, F 5171 Monument 827, F Vision 908, JCS Currency 3474 ET, JCS 240 Sensation 4598 Bulls, Females and Semen for Sale

Cow herd located in Piñon, N.M.

Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 • Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-9316 • Cell 575-644-6925 philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com

Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell 575-365-8291 jbb@pvtnetworks.net

Broadlawn’s Star of the Future… WALKER BL BOISE 88X W19 434B P43475310 — Calved: Feb. 14, 2014 — Tattoo: LE 434

SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 43094146 NJW 9126J DEW DOMINO 98S {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HVH MISS HUDSON 83K 8M CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} NJW 57G 74G DEW 5M {DLF,HYF,IEF}

PW VICTOR BOOMER P606 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} SNOWSHOE P606 PERFECT MISS W19 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43032550 KFF PERFECT MISS VIC L205

REMITALL BOOMER 46B {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} PW VICTORIA 964 8114 {DLF,HYF,IEF} RB VICTOR DOM F243 698 KFF PERFECT MISS

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

-1.8 3.2 50 69 31 56 2.6 71 1.33 1.34 0.6 0.002 0.33 0.03 13 12 11 21

• Boise is out of an incredible dam, W19 and legendary sire, 88X. • Semen available this fall

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ALWAYS MATERNAL SALE • May 14, 2016

He’ll soon be helping 99U (P42964036), W915 (P43017834), 077 (P43186612) and Z431 (P43305172), as well as 71I (P41141619), 11N (P42383827) and 236G (P41003249) in producing Herefords of the highest quality.

Jim O’Mara 3600 Ludlow Rd., Good Hope Community, Lena, MS 39094 601-654-3584 • omaraj@phelps.com • www.broadlawnherefords.com

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LE7648 Maternal Begets Maternal T T CAs, KS 6 8-5208

EdR. • Lucrrais 785-65 L T I ME 3th R 2 • Da 7028

N. 1 658-561 85-6587 3 12 e 785- Clint 7 Gen

His dam, the legendary Cooper 496 cow

496 His sire.

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Daughters are outstanding. Linebred 569.

Full sister. A 2-year-old. Great young cow.

1029 Three years old, two weeks after breeding 58 cows. Two-year-old daughters are what you would expect. Great!

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Producing Quality Cattle in a Sustainable Environment HEREFORD AND BRAFORD BULLS FOR SALE H Total Performance Records H H Southern Adapted H H 400 Registered Cows H

Performance and quality from grazing since 1942

Greenview Farms Inc.

Jonny Harris 912-294-2470 • Paul Harris 912-294-2472 334 K-Ville Rd., Screven, GA 31560 greenviewfarms@windstream.net • www.greenviewfarms.net Hereford.org

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2015 CALVES SIRED BY: CRR 719 Catapult 109 TH 122 71I Victor 719T Solsma Andy 013 • Our H W4 Grizzly 0146 ET son

CATAPULT X RIBEYE heifer calf Consigning to the Iowa Beef Expo and Sioux Empire Farm Show

SOLSMA SHOW CATTLE

Cattle for sale private treaty.

Jay, Amy, Blake and Claire 6190 320th St. Sanborn, IA 51248 712-729-3174 712-261-3012 Find us on Facebook and www.solsma.com

WATCH OUR WEBSITE

webcowsdeppebros.com FOR OUR FALL SALE DETAILS

John and Joell Deppe with boys Montana, Chance, Austin and Nick 21938 150th St., Maquoketa, IA 52060 John 563-599-5035 Montana 563-451-5036 Chance 563-451-5037

Joell 563-599-5038 Austin 563-451-5238 Nick 563-249-0619

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GOEHRING HEREFORDS

GO OUTCROSS X48

{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

P43105961 — Calved: Feb. 19, 2010 — Tattoo: LE X48 GOLDEN-OAK FUSION 3S {DLF,HYF,IEF} GOLDEN OAK OUTCROSS 18U {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P42963135 GOLDEN-OAK 60D MALLORY 15M

GOLDEN-OAK 4J MAXIUM 28M {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NCX MISS JR NELLIE 528N RU DUSTER 60D {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GOLDEN-OAK P183 GLORIA 25G

HH ADVANCE 3196N {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEC} GO MS 3196 ADVANCE S16 42698223 GO MS L18 EXCEL P69

HH ADVANCE 932J 1ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 9082J {DOD} GO EXCEL L18 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} GO MS EJ DOMINO 6012

BG 48X Mindy Sue 15A

Thank you to Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., for purchasing this outstanding daughter of X48

2015 calves sired by: CRR 719 Catapult 109 RST Times A Wastin 0124 TH 223 71I Victor 755T CRR 109 Old School 301

NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET SHF Access Y90 A216 GO X12 Manning A80 GO Outcross X48

We market 50 bulls annually private treaty. Show heifers and bred females for sale at the farm. Hereford.org

CE -1.4; BW 2.4; WW 64; YW 114; MM 25; M&G 57; MCE 1.5; MCW 120; UDDR 1.34; TEAT 1.33; SC 1.2; FAT -0.014; REA 1.17; MARB 0.09; BMI$ 21; CEZ$ 13; BII$ 17; CHB$ 36

• The ultimate female sire • Owned with Randy McCaskill, Clayton, Ill.

SHF Access Y90 A216

• Correct in every way with performance and style

• Owned with Sandhill Farms, Kan., Hoffman

Ranch, Neb. and Ochsner Herefords, Wyo.

GOEHRING HEREFORDS Bill and Becky Goehring 2634 Clearwood Ave. • Libertyville, IA 52567 Bill’s cell 641-919-9365 • keosalebarn@netins.net www.keosauquasaleco.com

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43470160 — Calved: Jan. 11, 2014 — Tattoo: BE 4116

CL 1 DOMINO 732T {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 1161Y {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 43189589 CL 1 DOMINETTE 4126P {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CL 1 DOMINO 590R {CHB}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINETTE 507R {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CL1 DOMINO 1116L CL1 DOMINETTE 193L

HH ADVANCE 9144W {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 2022Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43270777 HH MISS ADVANCE 7003T {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

HH ADVANCE 5104R {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 7142T {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 320N {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 5139R ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

• CE 2.8; BW 1.4; WW 56; YW 78; MM 42; M&G 70; MCE 2.8; MCW 57; UDDR 1.21; TEAT 1.25; SC 1.2; FAT 0.036; REA 0.36; MARB 0.09; BMI$ 18; CEZ$ 17; BII$ 14; CHB$ 25

• Owned with Bartholomew Cattle Co.

Other Herd Sire:

HH ADVANCE 2040Z ET

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43270793 • Calved: Jan. 7, 2012 Sire: HH Advance 7026T ET • Dam: HH Miss Advance 1028L

• CE 1.5; BW 1.6; WW 39; YW 67; MM 28; M&G 47; MCE 3.8; MCW 71; UDDR 1.08; TEAT 1.15; SC 0.8; FAT 0.010; REA 0.28; MARB 0.07; BMI$ 16; CEZ$ 17; BII$ 14; CHB$ 18

Donor Dams: We are currently flushing these cows to the breed’s leading sires.

CL1 DOMINETTE 1120L

K&B MISS EXCEL 4216

• CE 1.9; BW 2.6; WW 39; YW 67; MM 23; M&G 43; MCE 1.2; MCW 74; UDDR 1.17; TEAT 1.25; SC 1.0; FAT 0.003; REA 0.18; MARB -0.08; BMI$ 17; CEZ$ 16; BII$ 16; CHB$ 16

• CE -3.6; BW 6.7; WW 48; YW 84; MM 34; M&G 58; MCE -1.7; MCW 94; UDDR 1.18; TEAT 1.18; SC 0.7; FAT -0.088; REA 0.52; MARB 0.01; BMI$ 12; CEZ$ 9; BII$ 11; CHB$ 27

42150368 — Calved: Jan. 26, 2001 Sire: HH Advance 9070J • Dam: CL 1 Dominette 8106H

42490220 — Calved: March 23, 2004 Sire: • Dam:

ILLINOIS

HH ADVANCE 4116B

DH DOMINETTE 5119

42655632 — Calved: Sept. 25, 2005 Sire: DH Domino 302 • Dam: DH Miss Advance 0113

• CE 1.2; BW 3.5; WW 47; YW 78; MM 20; M&G 43; MCE 0.9; MCW 72; UDDR 1.05; TEAT 1.02; SC 0.8; FAT 0.032; REA 0.00; MARB 0.01; BMI$ 15; CEZ$ 15; BII$ 13; CHB$ 18

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Dan Bixler 7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-783-3888 • 618-783-2329 Office 618-562-3888 Cell insman542002@yahoo.com

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Visitors Always Welcome!

Bob-O-Lou Herefords Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253 • Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627 Gary’s cell 217-827-2761

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One of Our Best From 2014 RPH REVOLUTION RECHARGE X51 8B

BREEDERS

Calved: July 2, 2014 BW 4.8; WW 70; YW 112; MM 27; CHB$ 42

Consigning to:

Illinois and Iowa Beef Expos Heart of America Sale Our 2015 calves look good! Sired by:

CRR About Time 743, CRR 719 Catapult 109, NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W, KCF Revolution X51 and others Arlyn W. Rabideau 2765N 1500 East Rd., Clifton, IL 60927 815-694-2113 • arabideau@daca.net

Cow herd started in 1958 with 14 cows by P606, Victor 719T, Pure Gold, World Class, Moler, Ribstone Lad 517K and others

SHF Ms Bailout 1240 • JA L1 Dominette 420P X SHF Bailout 1067 ET • Illinois State Fair Junior Show Land of Lincoln Fourth Overall Hereford Heifer • Iowa State Fair and Kentucky State Fair Champion Senior Yearling Heifer • The American Royal Reserve Division Champion Heifer

Exciting 2015 calves sired by: GV CMR Strong 156T Y449 ET NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET

SAYRE HEREFORD FARM Tim, Tracie, Seely, Kendi and Kira 13188 Virginia Rd. • Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143 • tsayre@irtc.net

PURPLE CHLOE 115B ET

P43566270 — Calved: Sept. 9, 2014 — Tattoo: LE 115B/RE PURP

CH ENUFF PROPHET 2913 {DLF,HYF,IEF} M&M TUFF ENUFF 618 PURPLE MB WOMANIZER 14U ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} CH LADY PROPHET 0220 P42945146 MCR PPF MISS GOLD DOM 206 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} C -S PURE GOLD 98170 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CJH 386 MISS 035 {DLF,HYF,IEF} PURPLE TONIC 10M {CHB} PURPLE CLOVER L25T {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42815400 PURPLE ESTELLE 2R ET

NJW 1Y WRANGLER 19D {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} JH MISS MADALYNNE CS BOOMER 29F {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} PURPLE STELLA 4L

• Chloe’s dam was the 2008 Junior National Hereford Expo Grand Champion Female. She will join Purple Penelope 104A ET (Redeem x Cotton) as a future donor at Newbold Farms.

For Sale: Two full sibs to Joe Dirt, a bull and a heifer. Both exciting!

NEWBOLD FARMS INC. Mark Newbold 11109 N. 50th St. • Oblong, IL 62449 618-592-4590 • Cell 618-562-3401

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Predictable Performance Genetics… From Sandhill Farms

From Boyd’s Beef Cattle

SHF MOSES X36 Z50 ET

BOYD CONFIDENCE 4060

Sire: SHF Kennedy 502R X36 MGS: SHF Phoenix M33 P68

Sire: MSU TCF Revolution 4R MGS: NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

2.4 2.6 58 87 24 53 3.4 95 1.22 1.17 1.7 0.020 0.54 0.28 29 19 26 32 .29 .40 .29 .32 .15 .24 .30 P P .19 .24 .24 .23

1.8 3.0 65 112 27 59 3.4 109 1.43 1.41 1.2 0.022 0.85 0.19 22 16 17 35 .23 .44 .35 .36 .22 .20 .35 P P .23 .25 .26 .23

Double J Farm LLC John Wheeler, owner • 918-489-0024 Home: 775 Clacton Circle Earlysville, VA 22936 doublejfarmllc@yahoo.com

Farm Location: N. Lomax Road Traphill, N.C.

Office: Fayetteville, N.C.

“Quality Cattle for Quality People”

SIDWELL RANCH LCC 002 Bingo 329 {DLF,HYF,IEF} Sire: PHH PCC 812 True Grit 002 MGS: C 146 Domino 8126 ET

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

2.7 2.7 59 84 23 52 2.8 90 1.11 1.11 0.8 -0.002 0.60 0.00 19 17 15 27

• Calving ease bull with very vigorous calves. Bingo was used on first calf heifers. All calved unassisted within one to two hours. • Owned with Lowderman Cattle Co.

Join us for the

Tour our herd anytime!

September 11-12, 2015

Cattle for sale private treaty

MONTANA HEREFORD TOUR

SIDWELL RANCH

Richard and Becky Sidwell • Columbus, MT 59019 Richard 406-861-4426 • Becky 406-670-4427 • sidwell@sidwell-land.com 258

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The Stakes Couldn’t Be

HIGHER

• 2014 Champion Bull Maryland State Fair • 2014 Reserve Champion Bull, Illinois State Fair • 2014 National Bull Calf Champion, Keystone • 2014 National Reserve Bull Calf Champion, Kansas City

LCC High Stakes 410 • P43474441 Sire: LCC Back N Time Dam: “Kiwi”

The Lowderman Family

Owned with:

CSP FARMS

Chris, Sarah, Brody and Brock Pugh 4937 State Rt. 61S Shelby, OH 44875 419-295-4897 cspfarms@yahoo.com

Macomb, IL 61455 309-833-5543

Banks Polled Herefords

Doug and Jane Banks 513-726-6876 Brian Banks 513-200-4248 5590 Wayne Milford Rd. Hamilton, Ohio 45013 dbanks3878@aol.com

Grandview Hereford Farms Tom, Angie, Tucker and Tanner Ostgaard 7087 Pleasant Chapel Rd. Newark, Ohio 937-475-9625 John and Sandra Ostgaard 4921 Tanner Dr., Dayton, Ohio 937-233-9712

8570 Shannon Rd. Dresden, OH 43821 Cecil Jordan 740-828-2626 Jeff Jordan 740-828-2620 or 740-704-4807 cell

Jay and Becky Reed 5890 Moorefield Rd. Springfield, OH 45502 Jay cell 937-605-4218 937-342-0629 Janet Quaintance 937-399-9349 grandview5890@att.net

Berg Polled Herefords

“Where Legends are born.” Jerry and Mary Ann Berg 16821 Withrich Rd. P.O. Box 224 Dalton, OH 44618 330-857-7967 330-465-6185 cell jwberg@bright.net

Mohican Polled Hereford Association

39th Annual Sale May, 2016

Rick Van Fleet 740-732-4783 21989 Woodsfield Rd. Sarahsville, OH 43779 rick_vanfleet@yahoo.com

Polled Hereford Farms Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 4551 State Rt. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628 330-378-3421 stitz@mohicanfarms.com

www.switzerlandpolledherefords.com

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Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708 cell

HEREFORD ASSOCIATION www.buckeyeherefords.com

10708 Main Rd. Berlin Heights, OH 44814 Lisa Finnegan Keets, Secretary 440-320-6193 ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com

SUNNYSIDE STOCK FA R MS Jim and Beth Herman 6753 C.R. C75 Edgerton, OH 43715 419-212-0093 Jim cell jimbethherman@metalink.net

Cattle Services Jeff, Lou Ellen and Keayla Harr 334 Twp. Rd. 1922 Jeromesville, OH 44840 Cell 419-685-0549 jlcattleserv@aol.com

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Phil and Chris Rottman 2148 S. Croswell • Fremont, MI 49412 231-924-5776 • pcr@ncats.net www.pcrherefords.com Performance Bred Bulls

cbehnke@tycoint.com

GMF

• grand meadows farm •

cattlealley@gmail.com

12967 N. Cochran Rd. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Ron’s Cell 517-230-7431 Jill’s Cell 517-627-4327 jilllemac@aol.com

Dave, Jill and Kristin Bielema Ben and Lindsay Gandy Reed and Kara Loney 616-292-7474 greatlakesherefordbeef@gmail.com

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W708 C.R. 356 Stephenson, MI 49887 Glenn Hanson, Sr. 906-753-4684 Glenn Hanson, Jr 906-630-5169 “Cattle made for the North in the North”

Longcore Herefords Randy Longcore and Family 5110 Indian Lakes Rd. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-2364 616-644-4516 Cell longcoreherefords@sbcglobal.net www.longcoreherefords.com

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BUILDING HIS LEGACY

First bull calf sold to Prause Polled Hereford Farms, Yoakum, Texas, for $6,000.

DR Mr Conservative 9050 Z05

P43286378 Calved: Feb. 22, 2012 • Actual BW 78 lb. • Homozygous polled • Pigment on both eyes • Look at the quality and depth of his maternal side • Semen: $35/Straw; Non-certificate

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4.5 2.0 61 90 33 64 4.6 88 1.43 1.43 1.3 -0.010 0.37 0.04 22 19 17 30

10% 5% 5% 1% 5% 5% 5% 5% 10% 10% 10%

Will-Via Polled Herefords Lavette and Brenda Teeter, owners 704-664-1947 (H) • 704-662-5262 (Cell) 2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152 E.) • Mooresville, NC 28115 Farm 704-663-1466 • Fax 704-664-1379 • willvia1@aol.com

JC L1 DOMINO 8050U 105Y ET 43224828 — Calved: Jan. 30, 2011 — Tattoo: BE 105Y L1 DOMINO 03571 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH ADVANCE 8050U ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 42897061 HH MISS ADVANCE 365N {DLF,HYF,IEF}

L1 DOMINO 01384 {CHB} L1 DOMINETTE 00532 HH ADVANCE 0024K {SOD}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 103L

CL 1 DOMINO 824H {SOD}{DLF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 176L {DLF,HYF,IEF} 42151188 HH MISS ADVANCE 841H

CL 1 DOMINO 640F {CHB} CL 1 DOMINETTE 6148F CL 1 DOMINO 403 1ET HH MS ADVANCE 2008B

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

0.5 3.3 50 78 25 50 -0.5 86 1.27 1.36 0.7 0.018 0.30 -0.12 12 13 10 18

.32 .41 .32 .35 .24 .27 .33 P P .22 .25 .26 .23

• Owned with H&C Hereford Farm, Lexington, N.C.; and Lee Terrell, Sherman, Texas

JC L1 DOMINO 408 262Z ET

AHA

GE•EPD

Also using…

Sire: CJH HARLAND 408 • Dam: HH MISS ADVANCE 6155S

BW 1.3; WW 51; YW 86; MM 33; M&G 58; REA 0.20; MARB 0.17 AHA GE•EPD

262’s dam had 8 sons average over $30,000 each in the 2014 Holden sale and she sold for $95,000 in their 2013 sale.

DB DOMINO E370

Sire: CL 1 DOMINO 955W • Dam: CL 1 DOMINETTE 440P 1ET

• Owned with Dan Bixler, Newton, Ill. BW 3.1; WW 61; YW 97; MM 36; M&G 66; REA 0.30; MARB 0.18 Out of the 440P cow at Cooper’s who has been one of their most productive cows and has produced numerous herd sires.

The Jim and Kay Coley Family 1100 Corum Hill Rd. Castalian Springs, TN 37031 Cell 615-804-2221 • Home 615-451-2567 coleyherefords@gmail.com • www.coleyherefords.com

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MISSOURI HEARTLAND GENETIC BLEND SALE Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 • Sale Time: 11 a.m. Mueller Polled Hereford Farm, Perryville, Mo. A great offering of pairs, breds, heifers and bulls from these herds:

Aufdenberg Polled Herefords, Jackson, Mo. Lizzie’s Polled Herefords, Jackson, Mo. Mueller Polled Herefords, Perryville, Mo. Alex Roth Polled Herefords, Altenburg, Mo. Apple Ridge Farms, Salem, Ill.

APH Tori 21A

For more information, contact: Darrell Aufdenberg 573-270-6755 Brad Mueller 573-517-2999

LPH MS Designer 38X

WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT OUR NEW HERD SIRE. Consigning pick of our spring heifer calves in the Ladies of the Royal Sale, October 31. We have a great selection of show heifer, steer and bull prospects. Give us a call or come by for a visit.

Civil Bend Herefords Cory and Molly Wood 3340 N.E. Stewart Rd. Maysville, MO 64469 308-214-1211 Cell 816-449-5622 corywood1211@gmail.com

C EXTRA DEEP 3071 43371879

Evans Hereford Ranch Using two sons of these two Breed Giants:

EHR 518 Victor Y147 {DLF,HYF,IEF} CE -4.9; BW 4.9; WW 44; YW 70; MM 16; M&G 38; MCE -3.3; MCW 82; UDDR 0.93; TEAT 0.93; SC 0.8; FAT 0.009; REA 0.07; MARB -0.01; BMI$ 13; CEZ$ 9; BII$ 15; CHB$ 16

Visitors are always welcome DR World Class 517 10H

Selling Cattle Private Treaty Breeding Hereford Cattle Since 1975 Hereford.org

EHR 408 Harland Z206 {DLF,HYF,IEF} CE 4.5; BW 2.3; WW 51; YW 88; MM 25; M&G 51; MCE 2.8; MCW 83; UDDR 1.18; TEAT 1.15; SC 1.2; FAT 0.054; REA 0.19; MARB 0.31; BMI$ 23; CEZ$ 19; BII$ 19; CHB$ 27 EHR 10H Uncle Silas Z242 {DLF,HYF,IEF} CE 2.3; BW 4.0; WW 54; YW 78; MM 27; M&G 54; MCE 3.7; MCW 89; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.25; SC 1.1; FAT 0.024; REA 0.07; MARB 0.05; BMI$ 19; CEZ$ 17; BII$ 16; CHB$ 22

CJH Harland 408

Cow herd bloodlines: L1 Domino, Canadian and Victor Domino

Herd Sires:

Mark, Kelly, Hannah and Rebekah Evans 194 Delaware Ln. • Squires, MO 65755 417-265-3649 • 417-683-7411 Cell EHRanch@yahoo.com

AI Sire: JMS Victor 892 114 {DLF,HYF,IEF} CE -0.8; BW 3.4; WW 56; YW 86; MM 18; M&G 45; MCE -4.2; MCW 81; UDDR 0.97; TEAT 1.10; SC 0.5; FAT 0.036; REA 0.16; MARB 0.24; BMI$ 14; CEZ$ 11; BII$ 12; CHB$ 26 • Owned with Rick and Laurie Steinbeck

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MISSOURI EFBEEF U208 SURE BET Z002

{DLF,HYF,IEF}

P43286241 — Calved: Feb. 25, 2012 — Tattoo: LE Z002/RE PEF FELTONS SOUNDER 957 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} EFBEEF FOREMOST U208 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P42896690 EFBEEF G824 KATE S610 ET

FELTONS LUTE 680 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} FELTONS C9 EF 821C MR CARCASS G824 {CHB} FELTONS KATE P38 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

EFBEEF SCHU-LAR PROFICIENT N093 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} BAR JZ TRADITION 434V {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} SCHU-LAR 13X OF 809 NO93 {DLF,HYF,IEF} GERBER 117F DIXIE 009K {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43083983 SCHU-LAR 809 OF 309 3008 ET RRH MR FELT 3008 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} SCHU-LAR 309 OF 29J 14E ET {DLF,IEF} CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

7.2 -0.1 61 97 20 51 4.4 77 1.24 1.27 1.8 0.029 0.57 0.35 34 24 29 36

• An extremely long bodied son of EFBeef Foremost U208. A fantastic set of EPDs that rank him in the top of the breed. Thank you to Sweiger • Actual BW 67 lb.; WW 673 lb., ratio 105; YW 1,174 lb., ratio 105 Farms for purchasing an interest in this young herd • Actual REA 13.34 in., ratio 115; MARB 4.59, ratio 103 • Red-eyed, homozygous polled. Produced excellent semen at 13 months of age. sire by Sure Bet. • 47 calves on Olson Test ratio 97 on BW, ratio 100 on weaning. His first calve s are impressive, very stylish with excellent performance. • Semen available: $20/straw, 5 straw minimum; $60/certificate Jim and Linda Reed Watch for sale consignments in the P.O. Box 126 • Green Ridge, MO 65332 Show-Me Polled Hereford Classic, November 21, 2015 660-527-3507 • Fax 660-527-3379 reedent@iland.net • www.reedent.com

Our feature cow selling in the Show Me Polled Hereford Classic. SF 609 Victra Plus 943

P42981503 — Calved: March 07, 2009 — Tattoo: LE 943/RE RLS RF POSTIVE PLUS 73C {SOD}{DLF,IEF} CMF 662M COW BOSS 779R P42572575 CMF 206H TORI 662M {DOD}{DLF,IEF}

BAR JZ TRADITION 434V {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} RF VICTRA F243 37Y HRP THM VICTOR 109W 9329 {SOD}{CHB} DRF SC TORI 103T 206H {DLF,IEF}

JMS VICTOR 892 114 {DLF,HYF,IEF} JMS VICTOR 104 892 {CHB}{DLF,IEF} SF VICTORIA 114 609 JMS VICTORIA 519 775 {DLF,IEF} P42684504 SF VICTORIA 925 109 SF FORAGE MASTER 925 JMS VICTORIA 511 895 CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

-2.0 3.6 46 72 21 45 -1.0 71 1.12 1.17 0.3 0.019 0.10 0.06 10 11 9 19

SF 609 Victra Plus 943

• Her outstanding heifer calf by TH 67W 11X Brave Heart 652 also sells on November 21, 2015! • Donor permitted • Picked by many visitors as our best cow.

Steinbeck Farms

2322 Drake School Rd. Hermann, MO 65041 573-680-0954

Watch for our consignments at the following:

SHOW ME POLLED HEREFORD CLASSIC Windsor, Mo. • Nov. 21, 2015

MISSOURI OPPORTUNITY SALE Sedalia, Mo. • Dec. 6, 2015

Remitall-West Game Day ET 74Y 2012 World Hereford Conference Champion Bull Semen available: $75/straw, 10 straw minimum; Non-certificate Sire

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Bob and Gretchen Thompson 12905 C.R. 4010 • Rolla, MO 65401 573-341-3820 • Cell 573-368-9557 www.glengrovefarms.com

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Lead Donor – Grandview CMR MIS P606 X935 in her working clothes with her Revolution bull calf.

AHA

GE•EPD

We have fall 2014 ET calves by Homegrown and more coming in spring 2015. LJR MSU 6Y ALL IN 260A {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43383428 — Calved: Feb. 23, 2013 — Tattoo: BE 260A

KJ HVH 33N REDEEM 485T ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} SHF RADAR M326 R125 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} C&L CT FEDERAL 485T 6Y {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HVH OKSANA 4L 33N {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43214122 C&L MISS JUNIOR 408 1T {DLF,HYF,IEF} CJH HARLAND 408 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} C&L MISS JUNIOR 634L 18R ET LJR 023R LOGIC 68U {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} LJR MSU HOPE 183Y P43184804 LJR WINONA 112T {DOD}

KJ C&L J119 LOGIC 023R ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MOHICAN QUEEN 258M CMF 584T FRONTIER 634L {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} LJR DYNA QUEEN 156J {DOD}

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$

3.3 2.8 68 99 24 58 2.0 92 1.21 1.20 0.8 0.058 0.77 0.04 18 16 12 30

• Act. BW 83 lb.; WW 615 lb. • Top 1% in WW • Top 10% or better in YW, M&G REA and CHB$

MARK YOUR CALENDARS SHOW-ME CLASSIC BULL SALE SHOW-ME POLLED HEREFORD CLASSIC First Saturday in April Third Saturday in November

ROTH HEREFORD FARM 1146 N.E. Hwy. J, Windsor, MO 65360 Ed and Carol Roth, owners 660-694-2569 • Cell 660-351-4127 Fax 660-694-0141 • croth745@earthlink.net Eddie, Mary, Lane and Levi • Cell 660-351-4126 www.rothherefords.com Hereford.org

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WISCONSIN HEREFORD BREEDERS LARSON

Polled Herefords

HEREFORD FARMS N8494 110th St. Spring Valley, WI 54767 Fred, home 715-772-4680 Fred, cell 715-495-0837 Easten, cell 715-495-6233 Jerry, home 715-772-4566 www.larsonherefordfarms.com

HUTH

Spruce Hill Dean Fedkenheuer 4248 Gotzion Rd. Deerfield, WI 53531 Dean 608-764-8156 Cell 608-513-2112 d_fedkenheuer@hotmail.com www.sprucehillpolledherefords.com

N7850 U.S. Hwy. 12/67 Elkhorn, WI 53121 Paul, Sylvia, Bob and Mike Baker 262-742-3205 Farm 262-903-0513 Bob’s cell psbakerph@elknet.net “Quality Built on Cow Families”

POLLED HEREFORDS 1547 75th St. New Richmond, WI 54017 715-247-5217 Gene 715-781-3239 Brent 715-760-1727 Lance 715-377-6876 Matt 717-760-1771

For club calves, call Matt! Watch for our consignments in the Lamb Bros. Beef Sale!

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Jerry, Maryann, Michael and Karl Huth W9096 County Trunk AS Oakfield, WI 53065 920-583-3223 Fax 920-583-2068 Cattle always for sale at the farm huth@wildblue.net www.huthcattle.com

Dave and Laurie Steinhoff Liz Bowen N7908 6th Ave. New Lisbon, WI 53950 608-344-0140 steiny_48@mwt.net

Windy Hills Herefords Mark, Angie, Jessica, Kimberly and Kelly Friedrich 1454 70th Ave. Roberts, WI 54028 715-760-2350 markfriedrich@yahoo.com

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Steiny’s

Polled Herefords

Dalton Tod, Sondra, Blake and Bryce Brancel W7842 Hwy. 23 Endeavor, WI 53950 608-981-2409 608-235-3881 cell 608-697-9026 Ben and Gail Brancel 608-981-2003 brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com

Polled Herefords

John and Jeannie Dalton 2279 160th Ave. Emerald, WI 54013 715-338-1729 dphereford@yahoo.com Hereford.org

MSU KEEPSAKE 24W ET

{DLF,HYF,IEF}

P43009323 — Calved : Feb. 24, 2009 — Tattoo : BE 24W

REMITALL ONLINE 122L {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} BR MOLER ET {CHB}{DLF,IEF} P42516026 DM L1 DOMINETTE 820

REMITALL EMBRACER 8E {SOD}{CHB}{HYF} REMITALL CATALINA 24H REMITALL KEYNOTE 20X {SOD}{CHB} DM L1 DOMINETTE 518

MSU BR HALLMARK 25H {CHB} MSU KEEPSAKE 32N {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42392375 MSU KEEPSAKE 81K

REMITALL KEYNOTE 20X {SOD}{CHB} BR L1 DOMINETTE 8077 MM RSM STOCKMASTER 512 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} STAR KEEPSAKE PF 18F

BW 3.7; WW 51; YW 82; MM 14; M&G 39; FAT -0.053; REA 0.72; MARB -0.01

SELLING PROGENY AND EMBRYOS BY: H WCC/WB 668 Wyarno 9500 ET CRR 719 Catapult 109 TH 22R 16S Lambeau 17Y AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET

Joe and Amy Starr & Family E5198 N. Water Dr. Manawa, WI 54949

920-596-2580 920-295-2499 cell starr@wolfnet.net

WISCONSIN HEREFORD BREEDERS

OW E G O S TO C K FA R M

GARI-ALAN Whiskey Run FARM

Gary, Marilynn and Nathan Reinke Marvin Espenscheid Family N6060 Hilltop Ln. 12044 Hwy. 78 Johnson Creek, WI 53038 Argyle, WI 53504 Home 920-699-3126 608-543-3778 Nathan 920-988-3631 Fax 608-543-3824 gafcattle@tds.net wlbaosf@mhtc.net www.garialanfarm.com

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS

Farms

hjh@whiskeyrunfarms.com www.whiskeyrunfarms.com Hank and Charlotte Handzel & Family 2791 Sime Rd. Cottage Grove, WI 53527 608-839-5207 Main 608-235-9417 Cell

Polled Herefords Since 1960

Kegley Farms W891 Honey Creek Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 Farm 262-642-5283 Kurt and Jenni Kegley 414-254-2379 Terry and Dianne Kegley 262-470-7931 kjkegley@yahoo.com www.kegleyfarms.com

Performance Tested Since 1968

BOETTCHER'S BROOKVIEW ACRES Butch and Maryellen W16163 U.S. Hwy. 10 Fairchild, WI 54741 715-597-2036 Brandon 715-533-2470 Garritt 715-586-0033 Michael 414-339-2516 Ryan, Tiff and Andrew Timm 507-433-1183 cmboettcher@centurytel.net www.brookviewacres.com

MGM East Steve Merry 1840 Hwy. CC Hartford, WI 53027 262-628-3649 262-628-4946 Fax

MGM West Gordon Merry 6488 Hwy. C Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-4919

Improving Polled Herefords Since 1932 Hereford.org

Harold and Connie Lietzau 7477 Iband Ave. Sparta, WI 54656 608-269-3627 Tammy and Dan Kiara and Austin Troy and Michelle Jaydon, Devon and Jocelyn Taylor, and Ty

Ken and Sandy 608-356-2578 Travis 608-434-2843 Jim E10645 Hatchery Rd. Baraboo, WI 53913 U.S. Hwy. 12 S., 1/2 mile from McDonald’s, west on Hatchery Rd., 1 mile to farm sign. ken254@centurytel.net www.piercesherefords.com

Lininger Farms Chester and Kathy Lininger W1018 Spring Prairie Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 262-763-8846 clininger@wi.rr.com

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Meadow Ridge Farms Inc. Douglas and Melissa Harrison 2184 Hillyard Dr., Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-5004 • harrisonmeadow@aol.com

Sound, functional cattle are a must and performance is demanded. Participants in the Virginia Hereford Bull Test Program

THM Garmin 9360 We are excited to add Garmin to our program. His calves were among the top sellers at the 2014 Mead Program sale.

Boyd Worldwide 9050 ET We are proud to be a partner on this great young sire. Stop by and see his calves.

Cattle for Sale Private Treaty

BEARDANCE Slaytons’ Hereford and Angus Performance Seedstock J. Paul and Bette Slayton 2272 Dibert Rd. Bedford, PA 15522 814-623-0772 717-805-1376 Cell paul@slaytonsbeardance.com

Bob and Pam Rhyne 3700 Peach Orchard Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215 Bob’s cell 704-614-0826 Kim, Alexis and Courtney Eudy 10945 Hickory Ridge Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075 Kim’s cell 704-589-7775

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Harry and Karen Taylor 10402 Stewart Neck Rd. Princess Anne, MD 21853 443-880-1614 allseasonsfarm@gmail.com

W&A

HEREFORD FARM

George, Tammy, William and Andy Ward 3404 Shady Grove Rd. Providence, NC 27315 336-388-2177 Cell 434-251-3637 gwwardjr@centurylink.net

EAST SIDE FARM Registered Polled Herefords KNOLL CREST FARM

Club Calf Sales Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 eastsidehereford@comcast.net Visitors welcome!

“Serving the beef industry since 1944” 17659 Red House Rd. Red House, VA 23963 Office 434-376-3567 Fax 434-376-7008 James D. Bennett 434-376-7299 Paul S. Bennett 434-376-5675 Jim G. Bennett 434-376-5760 Brian R Bennett 434-376-5309 knollcrest@hughes.net

VIRGINIA HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Interested in consigning bulls to the Virginia Hereford Bull Test Program? Contact Bob Schaffer at bob@deertrackfarm.com or call 540-58289234 for more information!

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Bob Kube 197 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 fauquierfarm@yahoo.com 540-347-4343 cell 540-905-2667

The Baldwins 2 Church View Rd. Millersville, MD 21108 443-871-0573 webald@aol.com

Dan Snyder, cell 240-447-4600 Seth Snyder, cell 240-405-6049 654 Cold Spring Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325-7335 717-642-9199 herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com

www.stoneridgemanor.com

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HEREFORD HANDBOOK

A resource guide for American Hereford Association members 2015 Hereford Handbook / A

AHA office contacts

Table of Contents

American Hereford Association 816-842-3757

Committed to Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC AHA Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CHB LLC Drives Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HPI Staff Produces Hereford World, Provides Marketing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hereford World Editorial at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Creative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Online Advertising Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NJHA Develops Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Supporting Youth and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Whole Herd TPR™ — Your Performance Partner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2015-16 Show Rules and Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2015 State Fair and Fall Show Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2015-16 National Show Schedule and Judge Line-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 State and Regional Hereford Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 State and Regional Junior Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hereford Women and Poll-ette Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Industry Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 AHA Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Visit Hereford Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

Mailing address: P.O. Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101-0059 Physical address: 1501 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108-1222 816-842-6931 fax • Hereford.org

AHA Records Department 816-842-3757 Contact the Records Department for questions about registrations, transfers, membership, Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™), expected progeny differences (EPDs), sire summaries, carcass data, DNA, account balances and online data submission.

Hereford World/Creative Services 816-842-8878 Questions about Hereford World (HW), contact Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) office • For advertisements, ask for Alison Marx • To provide news articles, obituaries or notes from the field, ask for Julie White • Calendar listings, ask for Christy Benigno • Sale or show reports, ask for Christy Benigno • HW accounts or ordering subscriptions, ask for Debbie Rush • AHA’s field staff, ask for Joe Rickabaugh • General questions on Creative Services projects, ask for Caryn Vaught or Nicole Woods • For quotes on Creative Services projects, ask for Joe Rickabaugh or Caryn Vaught • For information about BuyHereford.com, call Dennis Schock at 903-815-2004

Communications Department • Information for news releases, call Angie Stump Denton at 785-363-7263 • To request promotional materials, call Angie Stump Denton at 785-363-7263 • Show photographs, call Denton Designs at 785-363-7263 • State association resource requests, call Angie Stump Denton at 785-363-7263

Certified Hereford Beef LLC 816-842-3758 • info@herefordbeef.org General questions about program specifications, contact CHB office • To feed cattle with a CHB feedyard or to market CHB-eligible fed cattle, ask for Trey Befort • For questions about listing feeder cattle on HerefordFeederCattle.com, ask for Trey Befort

Committed to Customer Service The American Hereford Association (AHA) mission is to provide the leadership to record, protect, promote and facilitate the production and consumption of Hereford beef. The staff is dedicated to fulfilling that mission and to meeting the needs of the membership. The records department and membership service team process registrations, transfers and performance

records. Visiting the Hereford website, Hereford.org, browsers have access to expected progeny differences (EPDs), registration forms, sire summaries and other Hereford information. The AHA is the second largest beef registry in the U.S., registering 71,444 cattle in fiscal year (FY) 2014, with 3,641 active members and 2,670 junior members.

AHA senior office staff contacts Executive vice president: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org Director of breed improvement: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org Chief financial officer: Leslie Mathews lmathews@hereford.org Director of records department: Stacy Sanders ssanders@hereford.org

Records supervisor: Tena Martin tmartin@hereford.org Director of communications and public relations: Angie Stump Denton adenton@hereford.org 785-363-7263 Director of youth activities: Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant: Bailey Clanton bclanton@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator: Christy Bradshaw cbradshaw@hereford.org Executive assistant: Anne Stuart astuart@hereford.org BuyHereford.com manager: Dennis Schock dschock@hereford.org 903-815-2004

Records and customer service contacts Records Department records@hereford.org Christy Bradshaw cbradshaw@hereford.org Tara Edwards tedwards@hereford.org Rachel French rfrench@hereford.org

Samantha Kennedy skennedy@hereford.org Kristy Kesner kkesner@hereford.org Laura Loschke lloschke@hereford.org Toni Shapiro tshapiro@hereford.org

Katrisha Shoup kthomas@hereford.org Lata Taula ltaula@hereford.org Nancy Thomas nthomas@hereford.org

AHA Board of Directors contacts

AHA Leaders

OFFICERS

Executive vice president: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org Chief financial officer: Leslie Mathews lmathews@hereford.org President: Eric Walker P.O. Box 146, Morrison, TN 37357 wphf@blomand.net Vice president: Sam Shaw 22453 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607-9017 sam@shawcattle.com

Eric Walker

Sam Shaw

Fred Larson

David Trowbridge

Curtis Curry

Jonny Harris

Terri Barber

Dave Bielema

Joe Van Newkirk

Jim Mickelson

Kevin Schultz

Bob Thompson

DIRECTORS Fred Larson N8494 110th St. Spring Valley, WI 54767-8001 fredlarson@mac.com David Trowbridge Box 60, Tabor, IA 51653 david_trowbridge@msn.com Curtis Curry 2501 Hereford Dr. McAlester, OK 74501-8270 curtis.curry@american-national.com Jonny Harris 334 K-Ville Rd., Screven, GA 31560 greenviewfarms@windstream.net Terri Barber 10175 F.M. 3138, Channing, TX 79018 tbarber@elanco.com Dave Bielema P.O. Box 550, Ada, MI 49301 greatlakesherefordbeef@gmail.com Joe Van Newkirk 18302 Hwy. 26, Oshkosh, NE 69154-5042 vannewkirkherefords@gmail.com Jim Mickelson 5174 Sonoma Mountain Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 jim@jerryanddonsyager.com Kevin Schultz 2048 280th Ave. Haviland, KS 67059 kevin@sandhillfarms.com Bob Thompson 12905 Co. Rd. 4010 Rolla, MO 65401 bandgthompson@earthlink.net

AHA FEES

AHA membership duesâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6; $15 annually AHA member service fee $100 Member registration ratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Regular Electronic Up to 4 months $12.50 $10.50 4-8 months $18.50 $15.50 8-12 months $25.50 $20.50 >12 months $50.50 $50.50

2015 Committee Appointments Executive: Eric Walker, Morrison, Tenn., president; Sam Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho, vice president; Fred Larson, Spring Valley, Wis.; and David Trowbridge, Tabor, Iowa Financial/audit: Larson, co-chair; Trowbridge, co-chair; Terri Barber, Channing, Texas; Shaw; and Walker Breed improvement: Larson, chairman; David Bielema, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Shaw; Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kan.; and Bob Thompson, Rolla, Mo. Marketing: Barber, chairman; Jonny Harris, Screven, Ga.; Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif.; Schultz; and Joe Van Newkirk, Oshkosh, Neb. Member service: Shaw, chairman; Barber; Bielema; Curtis Curry, McAlester, Okla.; and Harris

Show and sale: Curry, chairman; Barber; Larson; Thompson; and Van Newkirk Certified Hereford Beef LLC board: Trowbridge, chairman; Bielema; Mickelson; Shaw; Van Newkirk; and Dale Venhuizen, Manhattan, Mont. Hereford Publications Inc. board: Harris, chairman; Curry; Schultz; and Trowbridge Hall of Fame/Merit: Van Newkirk, chairman; Barber; Harris; Larson; and Thompson. Junior and Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) liaisons: Bielema, chairman; Curry; and Mickelson HYFA board: Ray Ramsey, Greenfield, Ind., president, and Bruce Everhart, Waldron, Ind., vice president. 2015 Hereford Handbook / 1

Certified Hereford Beef LLC contacts P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3758 • 816-842-6931 fax HerefordBeef.org Vice president of sales: Mick Welch mwelch@herefordbeef.org Vice president of retail: Brad Ellefson bellefson@herefordbeef.org Vice president of marketing: Andrew Brooks abrooks@herefordbeef.org Director of food service sales: Mike Mitchem mmitchem@herefordbeef.org Director of retail marketing: Mark Layco mlayco@herefordbeef.org CHB supply chain manager: Trey Befort tbefort@herefordbeef.org 816-842-3758 HerefordFeederCattle.com Business analyst: Anne Stuart astuart@hereford.org

Hereford Publications staff contacts P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-8878 • 816-842-6931 fax Director of field management and seedstock marketing: Joe Rickabaugh, jrick@hereford.org Production manager: Caryn Vaught, cvaught@hereford.org Editor: Julie White jwhite@hereford.org Assistant editor: Sara Gugelmeyer sgugelmeyer@hereford.org Advertising coordinator: Alison Marx, amarx@hereford.org Creative services coordinator: Nicole Woods, nwoods@hereford.org Editorial designer/assistant: Christy Benigno Graphic designers: Bruce Huxol Sean Jersett Production assistant: Debbie Rush

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CHB LLC Drives Demand Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Hereford Association with the single mission to drive the demand for Hereford and Hereford/English baldie feeder cattle through market alliance with cattle feeders, processors, distributors, retailers and foodservice providers. The CHB brand is quickly becoming one of the most recognized breed specific brands in the U.S. Participating producers enjoy high carcass acceptance and easily attainable premiums for their Hereford-influenced fed cattle. Live weight, carcass weight and carcass grid purchasing programs are available. Premiums for CHB® and feeder calves are market driven and are not set in any way by CHB LLC. A free online tool for buyers or sellers to view, list or purchase Hereford-influenced cattle is available at HerefordFeederCattle.com. For more information, call Trey Befort at the CHB office.

CHB specifications: • Hereford and Hereford/English cross steers and heifers • Yield Grades: 1, 2, 3 or 4 • Quality Grades: Choice and Select • A maturity • Hot carcass weight of 1,050 lb. or less

CHB licensed packers: • Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. (1999), Omaha, Neb., greateromaha.com • National Beef Packing Co. LLC (2003), Liberal, Kan., and Dodge City, Kan., nationalbeef.com CHB is available through retail and foodservice outlets across the country. Visit HerefordBeef.org for a complete listing of CHB retail supermarkets and foodservice providers.

HPI Staff Produces Hereford World, Provides Marketing Services Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) staff coordinates publications and communication services to benefit American Hereford Association (AHA) members and their customers. Hereford World is the official voice of the AHA. Produced 11 times per year, seven glossy issues are mailed to 5,500 subscribers. A tabloid issue is produced in January, February, August and October and is mailed to an additional 15,000 commercial cattlemen. Timely articles and editorial columns provide readers with information to help them make sound management and marketing decisions. From basic how-to articles to in-depth reports on cuttingedge technologies, Hereford World is a solid

package of beef industry information. The tabloid is an advertising vehicle editorially centered to reach commercial producers interested in Hereford genetics. Special advertising sections are printed several times per year. The Hereford AI Book mails with the March issue and the Hereford Register (yellow pages) is included in the July issue. The Creative Services department has been assisting Hereford members meet their promotional goals since 1989 by producing sale books, brochures, posters, letterhead, business cards, directories and newsletters. Seven field representatives represent the AHA and Hereford World throughout the U.S. and Canada.

AHA/HPI Field Representatives

Hereford World Editorial at a Glance July 2014 – “Mother Nature’s Challenges”

Western Region: Mark Holt Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ore., Utah and Wash. 2300 Bishop Rd. Emmett, ID 83617 208-369-7425 mholt@hereford.org

Mark Holt

Mountain Region: Ben Brillhart Colo., Mont., Wyo. and western Canadian provinces P.O. Box 181 Musselshell, MT 59059 406-947-2222 bbrillhart@hereford.org

Ben Brillhart

North Central Region: Levi Landers Kan., Minn., Neb., N.D. and S.D. 1017 40 Rd. Minden, NE 68959 308-730-1396 llanders@hereford.org

Levi Landers

Upper Midwest Region: John Meents Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. 21555 S.R. 698 Jenera, OH 45841 419-306-7480 jmeents@hereford.org

John Meents

Advertising Representative: Dustin Layton Okla. 1615 Castellina Court Edmond, OK 73034 405-464-2455 laytond@yahoo.com

Dustin Layton

Advertising Representative: Juston Stelzer Ark., La., and N.M. Texas 177 Aspen Ln. Aledo, TX 76008 817-992-7059 jcshereford@gmail.com

Juston Stelzer

Eastern Region: Tommy Coley Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 1284 Stage Coach Rd., Sewanee, TN 37375 815-988-7051 tcoley@hereford.org

Tommy Coley

30 Hereford Youth Heading to Arkansas for ‘Faces of Leadership’ – 2014 PRIDE (Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel) Convention information. 40 Mother Nature’s Challenges 48 Killer Storm – The South Dakota blizzard was devastating — but faith and a strong sense of community survived. 62 Out of the Ashes – Adams Bros. and Co. Ranch is rebuilding after a wildfire in 2012 engulfed 73% of its acreage plus a calving barn, hay and miles of fence. 74 Cows and Wildfire – This unlikely combo is a way of life for one Nebraska rancher. 84 Surviving the Storm – The Prince family of Poseyville, Ind., learned how to start again after a tornado demolished life as they knew it. 96 Pray for Rain – Hereford breeders in the Southwest are facing tough times of drought. 108 Rangeland Realities – Western rangelands provide livelihoods for their caretakers and communities, but the challenges associated with them, including wildfires, can be far from romantic, especially on public grazing lands. 124 Washed Away – Floods drown fences, pastures and crops across Colorado. 136 In the Eye of Ike – Texas ranchers overcome the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike. 148 What’s Your Contingency Plan? – Attention to herd health may help your cattle weather a natural disaster. 150 Got Stress? – Recognizing signs of stress and depression may help you manage it. 158 Hereford Genetic Summit: Get on Board, Navigate Your Future – Make plans to attend the Hereford Genetic Summit Sept. 4-5 in Springfield, Mo. 173 Hereford Bull Demand Steady – National cowcalf survey indicates 22% of commercial cow-calf producers plan to buy a Hereford bull in the next three years. 182 AHA Hosts Simplot Cookout 228 Maintaining Year-Round BCS for Optimum Cow Performance 242 MARC: 50 Years of Collaborative Effort

August 2014 – “Herd Rebuilding”

Central Region: Contact the AHA Iowa and Mo. Northeast Region: Contact the AHA Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., R.I., Vt. and eastern Canadian provinces

Cover Growing with Hereford – Matador Cattle Co. purchased Hereford seedstock to maintain its place as one of the most well-known ranch conglomerates in the world. 24 Biosecurity: It’s More Important Than You Think – Case studies emphasize the dramatic effect biosecurity can have on an operation, particularly in profitability. 30 Thinking Outside the Fence – Leasing grass or cropland residues for grazing can help producers expand. 36 Coming Out of Drought – Even with rain, the recovery of pastures takes time. A unique website offers tools to develop your ranch’s own drought plan. 38 Hereford Genetic Summit: Get on Board, Navigate Your Future – Make plans to attend the Hereford Genetic Summit Sept. 4-5 in Springfield, Mo.

42 BIF Meets in Nebraska – Highlights of the 2014 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Meeting.

September 2014 – “JNHE Highlights” 24 Faces of Leadership – Juniors from the Hereford, Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn associations gathered in Springdale, Ark., to learn about the beef industry and to build leadership skills. 34 Queen for a Year, Memories for a Lifetime – Past National Hereford Queens reflect on their experiences and why they continue to be involved with Herefords. 42 Making the Move to Hereford – Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches allows abused kids to find new hope in agriculture. 49 “A Sweet Family Tradition” – National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members and their families were in Harrisburg, Pa., July 5-12 for the 2014 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). The JNHE coverage includes 51 pages featuring the Herdsman of the Year, top senior showman and new and retiring NJHA directors as well as highlights from the showring, contests, activities and awards presented during the week. You can find a JNHE section table of contents on Page 49. 98 Continuing a Legacy – Clemson University uses Trask genetics as a teaching and Extension herd for students and producers.

October 2014 – “Hereford Genetic Summit” Cover Hereford Genetic Summit: Get on Board, Navigate Your Future – Hereford breeders were challenged to embrace technology, focus on the customer, and concentrate on feed efficiency and end product merit to help position the breed to gain more commercial market share. 22 Charting Our Course – AHA staff opens the Hereford Genetic Summit with a look back and encouragement moving forward. 24 Challenge Extended – Kevin Ochsner kicked off the Hereford Genetic Summit with inspiration and insightfulness. 30 Understanding Tomorrow’s Consumer – Beef industry experts John Lundeen and Joe Pawlak discussed beef consumer trends. 32 Economic Drivers of the Beef Industry – Let the Good Times Roll — CattleFax CEO Randy Blach said all the stars have aligned for the cowcalf business. Focus on Feed Efficiency, End-Product Merit — Kee Jim shared what feeders and packers are looking for. 40 The Value of Hereford Genetics in the Commercial Industry – Congratulations, Now Keep Working — Genex’s Lorna Marshall praised Hereford breeders on improvement, encouraged continued commitment to excellence. Herefords as Maternal Sires — Simplot Livestock has documented the advantages of using Herefords in a crossbreeding program. 44 Your Responsibility as a Seedstock Producer – Seedstock producers Galen Fink and Don Schiefelbein shared insights on how to meet commercial customer needs. 46 Tailgating Hereford Style 47 Setting Sail on Branson Belle …continued on page 4

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Hereford World Editorial at a Glance continued

52 2014 Annual Meeting Planned – American Hereford Association (AHA) members will meet in Kansas City to conduct Association business. 62 Step Up – Research proves lameness can be a problem in the beef industry; Zinpro launches a new program to help cattlemen with early intervention. 70 Tell Consumers Sustainability Exists – Livestock sustainability consultant Jude Capper encourages beef producers to be proactive and seize every opportunity to talk about what they do — and why it is sustainable.

November 2014 – “Fiscal Year 2014” 25 A Man of Many Hats – 2014 AHA President Steve Lambert balances his Hereford seedstock operation, leading the AHA and his role as county supervisor while always prioritizing what means the most to him — family. 33 2014 AHA Annual Report: The Hereford Advance – Highlights of fiscal year 2014 include growth in all areas — registrations, cows on inventory, bull sales and Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) volume. The American Hereford Association (AHA) continues to focus on breed improvement programs and research projects to document the Hereford advantage. Also includes financial reports and top 10 states and breeders for registrations. 48 ROF Time is Money Named Keystone Supreme

December 2014 – “Annual Meeting” 26 Celebrating the Hereford Advance – Hereford breeders gathered in Kansas City Oct. 31Nov. 2 for the 2014 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting. Highlights of the weekend include the election of new officers and directors, recognition of Hall of Fame and Merit inductees, and the American Royal National Hereford Show. See Page 26 for a section index. 101 Dedication to Detail – Hereford breeder Phillip Moon combines lessons from football, law and cattle to produce practical cattle for a practical world. 106 You Say You Want Purple Cattle… – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Meeting market demands and providing consistent quality cattle can keep Hereford genetics at top of mind for commercial cattlemen. 110 Powered by Protein – Runners across the country tell how beef is their fuel for the finish.

January 2015 – “Herd Rebuilding” Cover Answering with Hereford – Seeing an increase in demand for Hereford genetics, the Bennett family responds with what their customers want. 24 Full Steam Ahead – Record cattle prices, solid beef demand and continued cow herd expansion expected for 2015. 30 2015: Waiting on El Niño – If it develops, anticipate warmer winter in the North and colder weather in the Southern tier. 34 Homemade Heifers – Heifer development involves selection and management. 36 Three Steps to Negotiating a Great Cow Lease – Cow leasing, if done properly, can be advantageous to both parties in the agreement.

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40 Damper Disease in Young Calves – Examining management practices can help prevent and minimize disease during calving season. 42 Motherly Instinct – Tips on assisting the bonding process. 48 Microwaveable and More – The Beef Checkofffunded Beef Innovations Group works to meet consumer demand. 52 Stewardship Insight – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. An industry expert shares the proactive approach being taken to address society’s shifting animal agriculture concerns. 60 Chac Mason 2214, DeLHawk Sapphire 102A ET Top National Hereford Show in Louisville 66 2014 State Tours in Review – Hereford breeders host tours and field days.

February 2015 – “Technology” Cover No Profit in Excuses – Hereford breeders are making the commitment to improve genetics through the use of GE-EPDs 30 Udder Importance – Hereford breeders now have the most progressive tools to make genetic progress on udder quality. 34 Sexed Semen Technology for the Beef Industry – Gender selection in the beef industry presents cattlemen with benefits and challenges. 40 Electronic Efficiency – AHA launches real-time online registry data system, MyHerd.org. 48 Making the Numbers Work – Scan Data and genomic testing help EPD accuracy in young animals. 52 Technologies for Herd Improvement 56 Ranch Help at Your Fingertips – Today’s tools of the trade include a myriad of mobile apps. 72 Soothing Consumer Concerns – Addressing issues with antibiotics and hormones. 76 Fine-tuned Heterosis – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Simplot uses targeted crossbreeding for more efficient cattle. 80 Building Better Replacements – K-State’s winter ranch management seminar addresses replacement females. 84 Challenges Feeding Weather-damaged Hay – How should your feeding practices be adjusted to account for any damage caused by the rain? 88 Tax Planning for High Income – Managing your taxes in a high-income world. 96 Hereford Champions Selected in Reno – Len and Pat McIrvin of Diamond M Ranch honored with the 2014 Lifetime Cattlemen Award.

March 2015 – “National Western Highlights” 28 Hereford Nation – 2015 Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) schedule and hotel information is announced. 38 Nash-Deewall Herefords Named Century Breeder – Nash-Deewall Herefords celebrates 100 years in the business of raising lowmaintenance Hereford cattle. 46 Game Changer – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Hereford breeders are encouraged to document and build upon feed efficiency. 52 Solid from the Ground Up – One Kentucky Thoroughbred farm is taking its horse philosophy and applying it to raising Herefords.

62 Herefords Take Denver by Storm – Herefords set records in the Yards and on the Hill at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 14-17 in Denver. A total of 730 Herefords were exhibited throughout the three-day event. With more than 30 pages of event highlights and winner recognition, the Denver section has its own table of contents on Page 62. 106 Hereford Is Always on My Mind – Promoting Herefords is a year-round job.

April 2015 – “Dams of Distinction” 20 Hereford Nation – 2015 Junior National Hereford Expo schedule and hotel information. 28 2,499 Dams of Distinction Honored – The American Hereford Association (AHA) recognizes cows that meet the highest standards of production and the producers who manage them through the Dams of Distinction program. 34 99 Bulls Recognized as Sires of Distinction – AHA recognizes the Hereford bulls that sire efficient, fertile and productive females with the Sires of Distinction program 40 The Hereford Game-Changer – Craig Huffhines has left a lasting impression on the Hereford breed. 46 Genetic Factors that Affect Fertility – Identifying genetic markers in seedstock may increase fertility and profitability. 52 Commercially Focused – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Genetic change through research continues to help Hereford’s resurgence in the industry. 56 Sizzling Hot San Antonio – Highlights of the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. 62 Hereford Champions Named in Fort Worth National Show

May/June 2015 – “Summer Preview” 37 The Extra Mile – National Junior Hereford Association members Cassie and Krista Allscheid aren’t afraid of a little hard work. And they’re reaping the rewards in countless ways. 50 Importance of Involvement – Former junior leaders tell why they are involved in the National Hereford Women. 54 Gearing Up for Grand Island – Nebraska will host the 2015 Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) June 27-July 3, 2015. 57 ‘Hereford Nation’ – The 2015 JNHE will be a funfilled event for the whole family. Check out the schedule, lodging information, and important rules and updates for this year’s event. 64 Plan to Attend 2015 PRIDE – Hereford youth will travel to Colorado for the “Faces of Leadership” Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel (PRIDE) Convention. 66 Getting Her Bred – Advice for ensuring your females breed with ease. 74 Meeting the Demand – Genetic Summit: Continuing the Conversation. Hereford breeders can work today to meet consumer demands in the future. 78 1,548 Bulls Recognized as CHB Sires of Distinction 90 Grassland Gleanings – What do good grazing managers know that you don’t? Here, they share some of their insights.

AHA Member Advertising Information Hereford Publications Inc., 816-842-8878

GLOSSY MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES Full page, four color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,150 Half page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 Quarter page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $440 Full page, black and white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $725 Half page, black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 Quarter page, black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Seedstock directory (per inch, per year) . . . $350 • Four-color ad includes one photo, each additional photo: $20/photo • Black and white ad rate includes one photo, each additional photo: $10/photo • Ad contracts and print and Web packages available.

TABLOID ADVERTISING RATES Full page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 Junior page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 Half page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 Quarter page, four color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 Full page, black and white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 Junior page, black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600 Half page, black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 Quarter page, black and white. . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Seedstock directory (per inch, per year) . . . $350 • Four-color ad includes one photo, each additional photo: $20/photo. • Black and white ad rate includes one photo, each additional photo: $10/photo. • Ad contracts and print and Web packages available.

DEADLINES Issue

Submission Deadline

September 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 24, 2015 * October 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25, 2015 November 2015 . . . . . . . . . . September 25, 2015 December 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 26, 2015 * January 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 25, 2015 * February 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . December 24, 2015 March 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 25, 2016 April 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 25, 2016 May/June 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 25, 2016 July 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early bird: April 25, 2016 Final deadline: May 23, 2016 * August 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 24, 2016 September 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25, 2016 *Indicates tabloid issue

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

(Included with $100 AHA member service fee) One year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 Foreign, 2nd class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 Foreign, 1st class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110

Creative Services Creative Services offers a talented creative team for your next promotional project. Our experienced staff can take your next sale book, directory, brochure, flyer or other project to the next level. From photo retouching to a complicated directory, Creative Services is your source for affordable promotion. Projects on a bid basis include catalogs, directories, brochures, flyers, post cards, business cards and other projects (stickers, posters, etc.). Logo and ad design is offered at $50 per hour and photo retouching/cleaning is offered at $25 per hour.

Offering customized mailing and online services

Creative Services clients have the privilege to radius search the five lists listed below to customize a mailing list for their use. They can utilize any combination of the five lists. This is a complimentary service for Creative Services clients. Adult member list — lifetime or duespaying adult members who registered at least one animal within two years or has a Hereford World subscription. Junior member list — junior members with current year dues paid. Tabloid list — commercial producers who have signed up for a subscription for Hereford World tabloid issues for three years.

Bull buyer list — non-member account with at least one bull transferred to them within the last three years. Female buyer list — non-member account with at least one female transferred to them within the last three years. Hereford Publications Inc. has teamed up with Denton Designs LLC to provide producers online marketing options. Services include Web design, hosting, updates and other online marketing services. For more information and pricing, contact Denton Designs at 785-363-7263; e-mail info@dentondesigns.net; or visit dentondesigns.net.

Data integrity

Creative Services uses a direct link to the AHA database to retrieve pedigree and expected progeny difference (EPD) information. This link ensures accuracy of information and access to the most current EPDs.

Services

To receive a bid or if you have questions regarding the information needed to create a bid for your project, please call Joe Rickabaugh or Caryn Vaught at 816-842-3757.

Online Advertising Opportunities The American Hereford Association (AHA) website provides visitors the latest updates and announcements affecting the Hereford breed. It is also the site to visit when you are buying or selling Hereford cattle. Hereford.org serves as a communication vehicle for Association programs and services and is the Hereford breeders’ direct link to the extensive database of sires and dams. The website is more than a place for information, it is home to the Hereford World, National Junior Hereford Association, HerefordMarketplace.com, ShopHereford.com, Certified Hereford Beef LLC and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America websites.

Listed here are web marketing opportunities offered by AHA.

AHA Website Banner Ads

Banner advertisements rotate throughout Hereford.org. Hereford breeders can advertise their operations via banner ads that show logos, contact details, brief breeding philosophies, sale dates, etc. Banner ads serve as direct links to the breeders’ websites. Banner ads are also offered to corporate entities. During fiscal year 2014, 112 banners (56 square and 56 rectangle) had a total of 1.2 million impressions on the AHA website and were clicked on 14,199 times.

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Online Advertising Opportunities continued

In an effort to offer affordable advertising rates, banner ads rotate from page to page. This rotational method allows for multiple banner ads to be shown in a specific place on a specific page for a specific amount of time, giving the advertiser more exposure on more pages. Only one ad is shown upon each request to view a page; however, when another visitor requests the page, he is presented with another banner ad. There is no limit to the number of ads in the rotation. Pricing options: 1-month banner ad — $500 with 4 appearances in eNews or Sales Digest 2-month banner ad — $900 with 4 appearances in eNews or Sales Digest (a $1,000 value) 1 year banner ad — $1,500 with 20 appearances in eNews or Sales Digest (a $6,000 value) HPI contract — $5,500 (a $6,100 value) • 4 1-page Hereford World ads (4-color). You determine in which issues ads are published • 1 banner ad on the AHA website for 1 year (Does not include eNews or Sales Digest) Creative Services contract • 1 catalog – per bid basis • 1 banner ad for one month — $400 (a savings of 20%) • 4 appearances in eNews or Sales Digest (top spot is not guaranteed. To guarnantee a top spot, add an additional $100/issue) For more information about banner advertising options, contact Caryn Vaught at cvaught@hereford.org or 816-842-3757.

Hereford eNews

Hereford eNews is a weekly newsletter distributed by e-mail to AHA members and other subscribers. The newsletter keeps readers up-todate on Hereford and other beef industry news. Three banner ad positions are available and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Banner ad rates (per week): • Top position — $200 • Bottom two positions — $100

Online Sale Catalogs

Hereford breeders can post production sale and private-treaty sale catalogs at HerefordMarketplace.com. Catalogs can be posted in two formats — PDF and flip. Creative Services customers’ catalogs are posted in the PDF and flip formats at no extra cost. Hereford breeders who do their own catalog or utilize another organization to produce their catalog can be listed on the Marketplace at a low cost. As an added benefit, the catalogs will also be listed in the Weekly Hereford Sales Digest. Online catalog rates: • PDF version — $200 – Customer will provide a low resolution PDF to post to the site. • Flip version — $250 – Customer will provide a low resolution PDF*. * Note if the PDF file is not optimized or if the flip generator determines errors, it is the customer’s responsibility to fix the errors and resubmit a new PDF. If the Creative Services team incurs additional hours due to technical issues, those hours will be billable at $40/hour. For more information, contact Caryn Vaught or Nicole Woods at 816-842-3757 or send an e-mail to cvaught@hereford.org.

E-Newsletter Banner Ads

Weekly Hereford Sales Digest and Hereford eNews provide affordable banner advertising opportunities. Contact Caryn Vaught at cvaught@hereford.org or 816-842-3757 to reserve your ad.

Weekly Hereford Sales Digest

This electronic newsletter is e-mailed to nearly 10,000 potential buyers around the world. There are currently four positions for banner ads. Banner ad rates (per week): • Top position — $200 • Bottom three positions — $100 6 / 2015 Hereford Handbook

Web Services

The AHA and Denton Designs LLC have teamed up to provide AHA members and associations with a suite of Web services. Options include website design, hosting and e-mail plans.

Custom websites

Discounted Hereford member rates are available — starting at $315.

Association websites (adult, women and junior)

Discounted pricing is available for association websites — starting at $105. Associations can generate revenue by selling banner ads and microsites.

Domain registration — yourfarm.com $115 for five years.

Hosting and Statistics

Website hosting — starting at $150/year Website statistics — $70 one-time fee For more information or an estimate, contact John or Angie Denton at 785-363-7263 or info@dentondesigns.net.

BuyHereford.com Online consignment sales

The AHA offers a tool to assist with the marketing needs of all Hereford breeders — BuyHereford.com. Buyhereford.com features monthly consignment sales in which breeders can consign cattle and cattle-related items. In addition, breeders have the option of hosting private online sales through the site. To learn more about consigning to the monthly sales, occurring August through May, or to host a private online sale, contact Dennis Schock, BuyHereford.com manager.

Download Hereford Events App Hereford enthusiasts with smart phones can download the Hereford Events app to keep up-to-date with Hereford events, including the Junior National Hereford Expo, the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting and the National Western Stock Show. The app is available on Google Play and Apple stores.

Downloading the Hereford Events app allows users to: • Receive exclusive alerts during events • Download resources including show programs, bios, FAQs • Access maps and directions to show facilities, hotel headquarters and more

NJHA Develops Leaders 2014-2015 National Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors

NJHA contacts P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 fax JrHereford.org Follow us on facebook

OFFICERS Chairman: Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan. 785-614-1645 brjensen@ksu.edu Vice chairman: Amanda Bacon, Siloam Springs, Ark. 479-957-1039 amanda@ruralroutecreations.com Communications chair: Elise Hackett, Tuscola, Ill. 217-621-6864 mhackett2@illinois.edu Membership chair: Kristin Bielema, Ada, Mich. 616-262-6681 kbielema@comcast.net Leadership chair: Taryn Adcock, Assumption, Ill. 217-820-8249 trose@adcockshowcattle.com Fundraising chair: Jason May, Randolph, Minn. 507-339-8248 jason.may@jacks.sdstate.edu

DIRECTORS

Austin Cole, Bowling Green, Ky. 270-282-1728 austin.cole132@topper.wku.edu Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan. 785-614-2920, cjensen8@ksu.edu Tommie Lynne Mead, Midville, Ga. 406-320-0201 tommie_lynne@hotmail.com Jessica Middleswarth, Torrington, Wyo. 307-340-0634 jess.middleswarth@gmail.com Kelsey Repenning, Mitchell, S.D. 605-770-6128 kelsey.repenning@gmail.com Kelsey Stimpson, Melba, Idaho 208-936-0455 kscattle@mindspring.com

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org

YOUTH ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT Bailey Clanton bclanton@hereford.org

2014-15 National Junior Hereford Association board of directors (pictured seated, l to r) are: Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan., chairman; Amanda Bacon, Siloam Springs, Ark., vice chairman; Elise Hackett, Tuscola, Ill., communications chair; Jason May, Randolph, Minn., fundraising chair; Taryn Adcock, Assumption, Ill., leadership chair; and Kristin Bielema, Ada, Mich., membership chair. Directors standing (l to r) are: Kelsey Stimpson, Melba, Idaho; Austin Cole, Bowling Green, Ky.; Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; Tommie Lynne Mead, Midville, Ga.; Kelsey Repenning, Mitchell, S.D.; and Jessica Middleswarth, Torrington, Wyo.

Mission statement

To create and promote enthusiasm for the Hereford breed while providing opportunities through leadership, education and teamwork, thus ensuring a brighter future for youth and the cattle industry. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) is one of the largest, strongest and most active junior programs in the country. Over the years, members of this association have gone on to earn international and domestic respect as models for youth breed organizational success. The NJHA, through its extensive educational programs, continues to lay the foundation for the beef industry’s future leaders. The traditions of the past coupled with the energy of today’s board of directors have created a progressive approach to further develop a meaningful and educational association focus. Do you want to be a member of the NJHA? If you are under the age of 22 and love Hereford cattle you can join. Just simply fill out the form found on the website, JrHereford.org, and mail it back to the NJHA office. Then you’re on your way to being a member of one of the largest junior beef breed organizations in the world!

Junior National Hereford Expo

One of the largest junior beef breed shows in the U.S., the Junior National

Hereford Expo (JNHE) is a highlight of the NJHA’s summer activities. It is held every July and is co-sponsored by the American Hereford Association (AHA), Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA), and affiliated state Hereford associations. Known to many as the ultimate family vacation, this summer show provides an opportunity for competition between junior members and their cattle projects. A hands-on type of program for youth provides educational, leadership and motivational forums. During the event youth can participate in 24 skillbased contests. In 2014 the JNHE was voted the Best Junior National by the distinguished Best of the Barns awards. Mark your calendars, the 2016 JNHE will be in Madison, Wis., July 9-16.

PRIDE Convention

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Supporting Youth and Education Mission statement

Encourage, recognize and reward the development of life skills and values in the next generation of leaders by providing education, scholarship and leadership opportunities for Hereford youth.

Vision statement

Hereford Youth Foundation contacts P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101-0059 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 fax HerefordYouthFoundation.org

OFFICERS: President: Ray Ramsey Indianapolis, Ind., 317-462-7122 rramsey@diversifiedfvehicleservices.com Vice president: Bruce Everhart Waldron, Ind., 317-407-3618 bruce.a.everhart@wellsfargo.com Secretary/treasurer: Amy Cowan acowan@hereford.org

DIRECTORS: Steve Folkman Ixonia, Wis., 920-474-7403 cnlfarm@execp.com Nancy Keilty Cedar, Mich., 231-228-6578 nancykeilty@mindspring.com Bob Kube Warrenton, Va., 540-347-4343 rfkubeinc@starpower.net or rfkube@verizon.net Marcia Mickelson Santa Rosa, Calif., 707-527-5948 marcia@kunde.com Doug Perks Rockford, Ill., 815-505-1289 dperks@eclipsenet.com George Sprague Eugene, Ore., 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com Joe Walker Morgan, Texas, 817-595-1121 joe@jmwalkerlp.com Bob Norton St. Joseph, Mo., 816-238-3326 bobnorton@biozymeinc.com

Show your support for Hereford youth, visit ShopHereford.com

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Recognized as the world’s premier foundation for creating growth and development opportunities for youth in the cattle industry.

What is HYFA?

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) was established in 1986 as a notfor-profit organization to provide support to Hereford youth through scholarship and educational purposes. In 2009 a research foundation committee was established to support Hereford research.

access to the “Club Level” that overlooks the showring and other membership perks throughout the event. Friend of HYFA, Ranch Partner, Corporate Partners, Premier Partners and Lifetime Memberships are sold to the Foundation Club and all proceeds support the Growing a Lasting Legacy Campaign.

The focus

Scholarships benefit Hereford youth

Since the beginning, the focus of the HYFA has primarily been geared toward supporting youth. Juniors can participate in a wide variety of contests and activities that are supported by the HYFA. Hereford youth have the opportunity to gain invaluable leadership skills that will enable them to become self-directing, educated leaders in today’s world. Each year the HYFA awards close to $50,000 in scholarships to deserving Hereford youth.

Growing a Lasting Legacy

In November 2013, HYFA kicked off the $1 Million Growing a Lasting Legacy Campaign to ensure the sustainability of future Junior National Hereford Expos (JNHEs) and leadership events for generations to come. Thanks to the many supporters of the Growing a Lasting Legacy event in Kansas City, Mo., along with Jim and Sue Rowland’s inaugural gift and overages from past JNHEs, HYFA is half way to the million dollar goal.

Join the Hereford Foundation Club

HYFA supporters have the best seats in the house at the JNHE. Hereford enthusiasts can join the Hereford Foundation Club and have

More than $50,000 in scholarship money was given to deserving National Junior Hereford Association members in 2014. These scholarships are presented each fall in conjunction with the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting and each summer during the JNHE. The application deadlines are April 1 and Sept. 15.

Come grow with us

Breeder, industry and corporate support are vital to HYFA’s success. Since HYFA is a 501(c)(3) corporation all contributions are tax deductible. HYFA supports the programs and activities that not only benefit the Hereford breed today, but also helps establish the future of the Hereford breed for tomorrow’s youth. The most common methods of giving include traditional methods such as: cash donations, stocks, sponsorships and memorials. Show your support for Hereford youth with a visit to ShopHereford.com for a selection of historic prints, custom made pillows and home decor for the Hereford enthusiast. For more information on how to contribute to Hereford youth or for more information about awards and scholarships sponsored by HYFA, visit HerefordYouthFoundation.org.

Whole Herd TPR™ — Your Performance Partner Whole Herd TPR contacts Mailing address: P.O. Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101 Physical address: 1501 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108 816-842-8878 • 816-842-6931 fax Hereford.org Director of breed improvement: Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org Director of records department: Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org Records supervisor: Tena Martin, tmartin@hereford.org Education and information services coordinator: Christy Bradshaw, cbradshaw@hereford.org WHOLE HERD DEADLINES: July 1, 2015 Final date to submit all dam reproductive status and weaning information for the fall 2014 calf crop. July 15, 2015 Completion and return of fall 2015 herd inventories by this date will provide a $.25 per head discount on every female maintained on the fall inventory. Sept. 1, 2015 Completion and return of fall 2015 herd inventories after this date will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the fall inventory. Nov. 1, 2015 Closing date for all birth, weaning, yearling and ultrasound data to be included in the Spring 2016 Sire Summary. Dec. 1, 2015 Final date to submit all dam reproductive status and weaning information for the spring 2014 calf crop. Jan. 15, 2016 Completion and return of spring 2016 herd inventories by this date will provide a $.25 per head discount on every female maintained on the spring inventory. March 1, 2016 Final date to nominate sires for spring 2016 breeding in the National Reference Sire Program. March 1, 2016 Completion and return of spring 2016 herd inventories after this date will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the spring inventory. June 1, 2016 Closing date for all birth, weaning, yearling and ultrasound data to be included in the fall 2016 EPD evaluation.

The basic concept of beef cattle performance records is to measure genetic differences between animals for traits of economic importance. The American Hereford Association (AHA) recognizes the importance of performance records in today’s beef industry and through Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) can provide a system flexible enough to meet the needs of the most sophisticated record-keeping breeder or those who desire to keep only the basics. Within herd and contemporary group records generated through Whole Herd TPR are measures for calving intervals, birth weights, weaning weights, yearling weights, scrotal circumference, hip height/frame measures and ratios for most of these measures. Good within-herd records include information obtained at birth, weaning, yearling and ultrasound carcass data as well. These within herd and contemporary group records are adjusted for known environmental sources of variation in animal performance such as age of dam, age of calf, etc. Today’s commercial cattleman has available to him the germ plasm from multiple beef breeds and numerous breeders and animals within each of the breeds to select his herd replacements. Competition for the commercial industry purchasing power between and within breeds is keen, and those breeders who can document their seedstock’s performance for the commercial man’s investment have a distinct advantage in today’s beef industry as it moves toward “specification production” from conception to slaughter. Whole Herd TPR is a system of registration and performance tracking whereby every participating breeder updates his/her cow herd inventory annually and is charged for performance data on a per cow basis as opposed to a per calf basis. The system is positively endorsed by the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), a North American umbrella organization of beef breed associations, beef producers, researchers and the academic community. With this system, the AHA measures economically relevant beef production traits such as fertility, longevity and reproductive efficiency. Furthermore, the greater

volume of data reported from each herd for measured growth and carcass traits enhances the accuracy of Hereford expected progeny differences (EPDs). Participation in Whole Herd TPR is voluntary and breeders may choose to maintain pedigree records without recording performance information. With this option, known as pedigree registry, breeders do not have EPDs or other performance information printed on their registry certificates. Call the AHA to get your herd enrolled in the performance registry program or if you are currently enrolled and have questions. The AHA staff will walk you through the process and show you how easy and rewarding it can be.

Whole Herd TPR steps: Step 1:

• Show an accurate inventory record of each female in your herd that is expected to calve in your selected season. • AHA invoices the breeder for his inventory costs in accordance with the number and kind of animals reported. • Following data submission, AHA provides a Dam Production Summary Report for each enrolled female. • AHA returns Birth Information Worksheets (Form 1)

Step 2:

• As calving is completed, breeders are required to return to AHA a Birth Information Worksheet (Form 1) with the birth information for every female enrolled in that season, including data on any that failed to calve, lost a calf, etc. • AHA returns Birth Report/ Weaning Worksheet (Form 2)

Step 3:

• Member submits completed Birth Report/Weaning Worksheet (Form 2) reporting weaning weight information or a disposal code for animals not weighed. • AHA returns to the breeder the Weaning Report/Yearling Worksheet (Form 3) when all inventoried females have been reported. • Note: Yearling information is not mandatory. 2015 Hereford Handbook / 9

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Step 4:

• When the breeder returns Form 3 to AHA, a yearling worksheet is provided and the breeder reports yearling weights on those still in his possession and codes the balance as disposed of. • If ultrasound carcass data is collected, technician submits carcass data directly to an AHA-approved ultrasound lab that will process the data and forward results to AHA for database inclusion. • As an alternative, breeders can choose to return the form with no yearling information and request the Calf EPD Summary (Form 5), thereby completing the reporting requirements on that calf crop.

Gold Whole Herd TPR™ Breeders

The Gold TPR Breeder recognition is presented to progressive Hereford breeders who have measured traits and collected and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production. Breeders must meet a specific set of requirements in order to be eligible for the program. • Herd inventory submitted prior to inventory surcharge deadline. • Complete reporting of calving ease and reproductive status for each dam on inventory. • Complete reporting of birth, weaning and yearling weights for all live calves recorded in the calf crop. • Complete reporting of scrotal measurements for each bull calf with a recorded yearling weight. • Ultrasound data reported on 25% or more of the calf crop.

New online registry — MyHerd.org

The AHA offers online registration, so throw away those handwritten paper forms and start updating your herd data online. The online registration system is called MyHerd.org and it allows you to update your herd inventory, record and register calves, submit weaning and yearling data, transfer animals to your customers, and pay your AHA bill online; the system provides 24/7 access to the majority of record services. The online system has several advantages. First, the system works in real-time, which means registration and performance data is available upon valid entry, no additional processing by AHA is needed. You will not have 10 / 2015 Hereford Handbook

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to wait for traditional mail service to deliver your registration information or to receive reports of updated calf crop performance from the AHA. Registration numbers and performance reports are available online at MyHerd.org immediately following data submission. MyHerd will help keep you organized with custom performance to-do lists, which tell you exactly what needs to be turned in. Email your member number to MyHerd@hereford.org to sign up for a free account.

Electronic storage

The AHA offers electronic storage of registration certificates to members using the online registry system, MyHerd.org. When a member registers an animal the certificate is stored electronically at MyHerd.org until the member wants to release the certificate for print. The electronic storage service allows members to be in control of when they receive registration certificates. Members can store a calf crop electronically and wait to release the certificates until after all performance data is recorded or after a genetic evaluation. There is no additional charge to store or release registration certificates.

New EPDs

Mature Cow Weight (MCW) — The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. Udder suspension (UDDR) — UDDR EPDs are reported on the scoring scale. Scores range from 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) and represent assessments of udder support. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. Teat size (TEAT) — TEAT EPDs are reported on the scoring scale. Scores range from 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) and are subjective assessments of the teat length and circumference. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment.

Individuals Determined to Excel (PRIDE) Convention focuses on leadership development. Junior members, parents and advisors from all over the country participate in the event. During the three-day event, participants listen to nationally known speakers and participate in leadership workshops, which enhance the individual’s leadership talents, communication and beef industry knowledge. For the past few years, NJHA has combined forces with the Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn junior associations to host the “Faces of Leadership” PRIDE Convention that has been well received by each breed. The 2015 PRIDE Convention is July 25-28 in Estes Park, Colo.

State field days and regional shows

Throughout the summer, approximately 30 state affiliates sponsor field days and/or regional shows. The NJHA board helps in planning and organizing activities, such as judging contests, junior cattle shows, and various educational and fun-filled contests and competitions.

Scholarships

The NJHA is an organization devoted to the development of outstanding leadership potential and motivation to seek advanced education. Striving to provide the foundation upon which interested youth can build their future in the agriculture industry, the NJHA offers various scholarships and awards to its membership. HYFA administers these scholarships to deserving Hereford youth. For more information, visit JrHereford.org. Fall scholarship deadline is Sept. 15. Spring scholarship deadline is April 1.

2015-16 Show Rules and Classifications The American Hereford Association (AHA) show committee approved the following show classifications for the 2015-16 show season. Beginning January 2014, August-born females and bulls were moved from the summer division to the fall division. The classifications below reflect that change. The decision to have both a Hereford and polled Hereford show or to have a combined show will be left up to the discretion of the state breed associations and show management.

State and regional Hereford female show classifications

1. Spring heifer calves calved after March 1. 2. Junior heifer calves calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. 3. Winter heifer calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. 4. Senior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. 5. Late summer yearling heifers calved June 16 to July 31. 6. Early summer yearling heifers calved May 1 to June 15. 7. Spring yearling heifers calved March 1 to April 30. 8. Junior yearling heifers calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. 9. Senior yearling heifers calved Aug.1 to Dec. 31. 10. Cow-calf (Any female older than the above ages with a calf at side.) • Calf older than 270 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class. • If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in the polled cow-calf class. • Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be entered in the appropriate class.

Female divisions

Junior Heifer Calves . . . . . Class(es) 1 & 2 Fall Heifer Calves . . . . . . . Class(es) 3 & 4 Intermediate Heifers. . . . . Class(es) 5 & 6 Spring Yearling Heifers . . Class 7 Junior Yearling Heifers . . Class 8 Senior Heifers . . . . . . . . . . Class 9* * There is no senior heifer division for shows that occur between Jan. 1 and May 1. * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show committee recommends that the class be split. * Cow-calf does not compete for overall champion female.

National Hereford female show classifications

1. Spring heifer calves calved after May 1. 2. Spring heifer calves calved March 1 to April 30. 3. Junior heifer calves calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 29. 4. Junior heifer calves calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31. 5. Late winter heifer calves Nov. 16 to Dec. 31. 6. Early winter heifer calves calved Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. 7. Senior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. 8. Late summer yearling heifers calved June 16 to July 31. 9. Early summer yearling heifers calved May 1 to June 15. 10. Spring yearling heifers calved March 1 to April 30. 11. Junior yearling heifers calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. 12. Senior yearling heifers calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31. • Senior yearlings do not show after the first of the year (Denver and Ft. Worth). 13. Cow-calf (Any female older than the above ages with a calf at side.) • Calf older than 270 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class. • If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in the polled cow-calf class. • Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be entered in the appropriate class. • Cow-calf does not compete for overall champion female.

Female divisions

State and regional Hereford bull show classifications

1. Spring bull calves calved after March 1. 2. Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. 3. Winter bull calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. 4. Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. 5. Late summer yearling bulls calved June 16 to July 31. 6. Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to June 15. 7. Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30. 8. Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. 9. Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31. 10. Two-year-old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31.

Bull divisions

Junior Bull Calves . . . . . . . Class(es) 1 & 2 Fall Bull Calves. . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 3 & 4 Intermediate Bulls. . . . . . . Class(es) 5 & 6 Yearling Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 7 & 8 Senior Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 9 & 10 * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show committee recommends that the class be split.

Spring Heifer Calves . . . . Class(es) 1 & 2 Junior Heifer Calves . . . . . Class(es) 3 & 4 Winter Heifer Calves . . . . Class(es) 5 & 6 Senior Heifer Calves . . . . . Class 7 Intermediate Heifers . . . . Class(es) 8 & 9 Spring Yearling Heifers . . Class 10 Junior Yearling Heifers . . Class 11 Senior Heifers . . . . . . . . . . Class 12 • Denver and Ft. Worth — No senior division for females. AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30 day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior, winter and senior calf classes. (Classes 1-6)

National Hereford bull show classifications

1. Spring bull calves calved after May 1. 2. Spring bull calves calved March 1to April 30. 3. Junior bull calves calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 29. 4. Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31. 5. Late winter bull calves Nov. 16 to Dec.31. 6. Early winter bull calves calved Oct.1 to Nov. 15. 7. Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. 8. Late summer yearling bulls calved June 16 to July 31. 9. Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to June 15. 10. Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30. 11. Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. 12. Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31. 13. Two-year old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31.

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Bull divisions

Spring Bull Calves. . . . . . . Class(es) 1 & 2 Junior Bull Calves . . . . . . . Class(es) 3 & 4 Winter Bull Calves. . . . . . . Class(es) 5 & 6 Senior Bull Calves. . . . . . . Class 7 Intermediate Bulls. . . . . . . Class(es) 8 & 9 Yearling Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 10 & 11 Senior Bulls. . . . . . . . . . . . . Class(es) 12 & 13 * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show committee recommends that the class be split. AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30 day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior, winter and senior calf classes. (Classes 1-6)

Rules and classifications

Exhibitors in Hereford classes are subject to the Association’s special rule on class qualification, and any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show. For state and regional shows, all Hereford animals must be officially recorded at show time to be eligible to show. For national shows all Hereford animals must be officially recorded (registered) 30 days prior to the show date to be eligible to show. Entries with registrations “Pending” or “Applied for” will be ineligible to show.

Group classes

Get-of-sire — Four animals shown in above single entry classes with both sexes represented and all progeny of one sire. It is permissible to use either the cow or calf from a cow-calf pair for the get-of-sire. Get-of-sire may be comprised of animals from one or more owners. Best six head — All animals must have been shown in their respective single entry classes and they must be owned by the exhibitor or by a member of his/her immediate family. A cow-calf will be considered as two head in the best six head class. Best six head may be comprised of both horned and polled animals.

Premier exhibitor, Premier breeder

Awarded with the following point system: first place = 5 points, second place = 4 points, third place = 3 points, fourth place = 2 points and fifth place = 1 point. No points will be given for champions. Points will be awarded for the best six head for premier exhibitor. The same scoring system as above will be used for awarding points for the group classes. It is suggested that banners be given to the premier exhibitor and the premier breeder.

National junior show ownership rule

Heifers may be jointly owned by siblings provided both are individual members of the National Junior Hereford Association. No animal is eligible to compete if recorded in joint ownership (other than the sibling rule) or ownership of farm or family name.

National and regional show point system Placing

National Show

Regional Show

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Points for show bull and show female of the year will be based on the Regional Show Point System. Animals do not have to show in a regional show in order to be eligible for show bull or female of the year in the respective four quadrants. An animal may only win show bull or female of the year for one quadrant per year. Ownership percentage followed by ownership succession (breeder, first owner, second owner, etc.) will determine from which quadrant the animal will be recognized. 12 / 2015 Hereford Handbook

NATIONAL POINT SHOWS American Royal, Kansas City, Mo. Keystone International Livestock Exposition, Harrisburg, Pa. National Western Stock Show, Denver North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky. Southwestern Livestock Exposition, Ft. Worth, Texas Western Nugget, Reno, Nev.

REGIONAL POINT SHOWS

Southeast Alabama National Fair, Montgomery, Ala. Appalachian District Fair, Gray, Tenn. Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock, Ark. Dixie National, Jackson, Miss. Florida State Fair, Tampa, Fla. Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, Ky. Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, La. North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, N.C. South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, S.C. Tennessee State Fair, Nashville, Tenn. Williamson County Fair, Franklin, Tenn. Southwest Arizona National Livestock Show, Phoenix California State Fair, Sacramento, Calif. Cow Palace, San Francisco Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, N.M. San Antonio Livestock Show, San Antonio Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, Calif. State Fair of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City State Fair of Texas, Dallas Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City West Texas Fair, Abilene, Texas Northwest Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo. Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, Kan. Nebraska State Fair, Lincoln, Neb. NILE, Billings, Mont. Oregon State Fair, Salem, Ore. Red River Valley Fair, Fargo, N.D. South Dakota State Fair, Huron, S.D. Washington State Fair, Puyallup, Wash. Western Idaho Fair, Boise, Idaho Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, Wyo. Northeast Eastern National, Timonium, Md. Eastern States Expo, W. Springfield, Mass. Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Ill. Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa New Jersey State Fair, Augusta, N.J. New York State Fair, Syracuse, N.Y. Maryland State Fair, Timonium, Md. Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minn. Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Mo. Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, Mo. State Fair of West Virginia, Lewisburg, W.Va. Upper Peninsula State Fair, Detroit Wisconsin State Fair, W. Allis, Wis. World Beef Expo, W. Allis, Wis.

2015 State Fair and Fall Show Schedule Date Hereford Open Show Information

(Entry Deadline) Judge

Aug. 8 Williamson County Fair (July 17) P.O. Box 329, Franklin, TN 37065 731-925-0567, williamsoncountyfair.org Entry contact: Glenda Rickman, glendar@centurytel.net

TBA

Date Hereford Open Show Information

(Entry Deadline) Judge

Sept. 3 Nebraska State Fair (Aug. 10) P.O. Box 1387, Grand Island, NE 68802 308-382-1620, statefair.org Entry contact: Bill Angell, bangell@statefair.org

Alan Miller Gridley, Ill.

Aug. 13 Indiana State Fair (TBA) TBA 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-927-7515, indianastatefair.com Entry contact: entry@indianastatefair.com

Sept. 5

Aug. 13 Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo (July 25) P.O. Drawer 10, Douglas, WY 82633 307-358-2398, wystatefair.com Entry contact: wsf@netcommander.com

TBA

Sept. 5 Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 3 & 10) Casey McMurphy 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108 Edmond, Okla. 651-288-4400, mnstatefair.org Entry contact: Marie LeFebvre, competition@mnstatefair.org

Aug. 14 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (July 20) 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-926-3100, mcagfair.com Entry contact: Cathy Shepard, cshepard@mcagfair.com

TBA

Sept. 5 South Dakota State Fair (Aug. 7) Lydell Meier 890 3rd St. S.W., Huron, S.D. 57350 Clinton, Tenn. 605-353-7340, sdstatefair.com Entry contact: Pam Hanson, pam_hanson@hotmail.com

Aug. 15 Illinois State Fair (July 1) P.O. Box 19427, Springfield, IL 62794 217-782-0786, illinoisstatefair.info

TBA

Aug. 15 Wisconsin State Fair (June 10 & 24) 640 S. 84th St., W. Allis, WI 53214 414-266-7000, wistatefair.com Entry contact: entryoffice@wisconsin.com

TBA

Sept. 6 Du Quoin State Fair (Aug. 1) TBA 655 Executive Dr., Du Quoin, IL 62832 618-542-1515, duquoinstatefair.net Entry contact: Danette Harbison, danette.mohr@illinois.gov

(July 1) Aug. 16 Missouri State Fair 2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301 660-221-5178, mostatefair.com Entry contact: David Dick, livestocksupt@yahoo.com

TBA

Iowa State Fair (July 1) P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317 515-262-3111, Ext. 207, iowastatefair.org Entry contact: competitiveevents@iowastatefair.org

TBA

Aug. 20

(July 15 & 27) Aug. 20 Upper Peninsula State Fair 2401 12th Ave. North, Escanaba, MI 49829 906-212-5419, upstatefair.org Entry contact: Lori Branstrom, loribranstrom@yahoo.com

TBA

(July 7 & 10) Rex Tribbett Aug. 22 State Fair of West Virginia 891 Mapewood Ave., Fairlea, WV 24902 Linden, Ind. 304-645-1090, statefairofwv.com Entry contact: Jessie McBurney, entries@statefairofwv.com Aug. 26 Appalachian Fair Association Inc. (Aug. 5) TBA P.O. Box 8218, Gray, TN 37615 423-477-3211, appalachianfair.com Entry contact: Mike Cunningham, appfair@embarqmail.com (July 10) Aug. 28 Kentucky State Fair 937 Pillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209 502-367-5190, kystatefair.org Entry contact: Alice Hayse, kfecentry@ksfb.ky.gov

Zach Butler Milton, Tenn.

(Aug. 10) TBA Aug. 28 Western Idaho Fair 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714 208-287-5663, idahofair.com Entry contact: Hans Bruijn, premiumoffice@idahofair.com Aug. 29 New York State Fair (July 27 & Aug. 3) TBA 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209 315-487-7711, Ext. 1337, www.nysfair.org/competitions/ Entry contact: Mary Ellen Daino, maryellen.daino@agriculture.ny.gov Aug. 29 Oregon State Fair (Aug. 1) Chad Breeding 29146 S. Cramer Rd., Molalla, OR 97308 Miami, Texas 503-651-2973, oregonstatefair.org Entry contact: Ellen Hannan, hannanellen43@gmail.com Aug. 30 Maryland State Fair (July 31) P.O. Box 188, Timonium, MD 21094-0188 410-252-0200, marylandstatefair.com Entry contact: Rebecca Williams, rrensor@comcast.net

TBA

Delta Fair (Aug. 15) P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088 901-482-5951, deltafest.com Entry contact: Ann Johnson, livestock@deltafest.com

Sept. 6 Evergreen State Fair (Aug. 2) 13212 Woods Lake Rd., Monroe, WA 98272 360-793-1753, evergreenfair.org Entry contact: Cindy Rallison, crall54@aol.com

TBA

Russ Dietz Shepard, Mont.

Sept. 11-13 Tennessee State Fair (TBA) TBA P.O. Box 24747, Nashville, TN 37202 615-852-8997, Ext. 5, tnstatefair.org Entry contact: Vanessa Warf, vanessa@tnstatefair.org Sept. 11 West Texas Fair and Rodeo (Aug. 15) 1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene, TX 79602 325-677-4376, taylorcountyexpocenter.com Entry contact: Melissa Shaw, mshaw@expoctc.com

Jake Franke Cisco, Texas

Sept. 13-16 Utah State Fair (Aug. 28) 155 N. 1000 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84116 801-538-8445, utahstatefair.com Entry contact: Judy Duncombe, judy@utahstatefair.com

TBA

(Aug. 28) Sept. 18 Tennessee Valley Fair 3301 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN 37914 865-215-1480, tnvalleyfair.org Entry contact: Shanna Wilhite, shanna@tnvalleyfair.org

TBA

(Aug. 15) TBA Sept. 19 Kansas State Fair 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502 620-664-2747, kansasstatefair.com Entry contact: Susan Sankey, ssankey@kansasstatefair.com Sept. 20 New Mexico State Fair (Aug. 1) Matt Leo P.O. Box 8546, Albuquerque, NM 87198 Snelling, Calif. 505-222-9700, exponm.com Entry contact: Beverly Zastrow, beverly.zastrow@state.nm.us Sept. 25 (H) Washington State Fair (July 31) Blake Bloomberg Sept. 26 (P) 110 9th Ave. S.W., Puyallup, WA 98371-0162 Stillwater, Okla. 253-841-5074, thefair.com Entry contact: compexhibits@thefair.com (Aug. 15) TBA Sept. 25 World Beef Expo P.O. Box 1, Burnett, WI 53922 920-479-0658, worldbeefexpo.com Entry contact: Charlene Becker, info@worldbeefexpo.com Sept. 26 Eastern States Exposition/The Big E (Aug. 15 & Sept. 1) Ryan Rash 1305 Memorial Ave., W. Springfield, MA 01089 Crockett, Texas 413-205-5011, thebige.com/agriculture Entry contact: Donna Woolam, aginfo@thebige.com Sept. 27 Oklahoma State Fair (Aug. 15) TBA P.O. Box 74943, Oklahoma City, OK 73147 405-948-6751, okstatefair.com Entry contact: Dakota Fields, agcoordinator@okstatefair.com

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Date Hereford Open Show Information

(Entry Deadline) Judge

Oct. 2-11 Dixie Classic Fair (TBA) TBA Oct. 16-24 Grand National Stock Show (TBA) TBA P.O. Box 34206, Daly City, CA 94014 P.O. Box 68, Winston-Salem, NC 27102 415-404-4142, grandnationalrodeo.com 336-896-0706, dcfair.com Entry contact: Vanessa Schneider, vadams@cowpalace.com Entry contact: Josh Sell, josh@cameroninsurance.net Oct. 3 Central Washington State Fair (Sept. 4) 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima, WA 98901 509-248-7160, statefairpark.org Entry contact: Kady Porterfield, kadyp@fairfun.com

TBA

Oct. 16 Northern International Livestock Expo (Sept. 15) Cheramie Viator P.O. Box 1981, Billings, MT 59103 Childress, Texas 406-256-2495, thenile.org Entry contact: Shelby Shaw, shelby@thenile.org

Oct. 3 East Texas State Fair (Aug. 28) 2112 W. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702 903-597-2501, etstatefair.com Entry contact: Denise Weaver, dweaver@etstatefair.com

TBA

Oct. 16-17 West River Livestock Show (TBA) TBA P.O. Box C, Dickinson, ND 58602 701-225-5115, dickinsonchamber.org Entry contact: team@dickinsonchamber.org

Oct. 3

TBA

Oct. 20-21 North Carolina State Fair (Sept. 15) Ryan Rathmann 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27526 Lubbock, Texas 919-821-7400, ncstatefair.org Entry contact: Jenni Keith, blueribbonlivestockentries@ncagr.gov

Tulsa State Fair (Aug. 31) P.O. Box 4735, Tulsa, OK 74159 918-728-3212, Ext. 2012, tulsastatefair.com Entry contact: Kara Eschbach, kara@tulsastatefair.com

Oct. 7 Fryeburg Fair (Aug. 15) Clint Rusk P.O. Box 78, Fryeburg, ME 04037 Stillwater, Okla. 207-935-3268, fryeburgfair.org Entry contact: Barbara Gushee, info@fryeburgfair.org

Oct. 22

Oct. 9

Oct. 23 State Fair of Louisiana (Sept. 7) TBA 3701 Hudson Ave., Shreveport, LA 71109 318-635-1361, statefairoflouisiana.com Entry contact: Peggy Swindle, peggy@statefairoflouisiana.com

State Fair of Texas (Aug. 25) P.O. Box 150009, Dallas, TX 75315 214-421-8723, bigtex.com Entry cont act: MaKayla Spaman, livestock@bigtex.com

Oct. 11 Arkansas State Fair (Sept. 1) 2600 Howard St., Little Rock, AR 72206 501-372-8341, arkansasstatefair.com Entry contact: Tanya Bigham, livestock2@asfg.net

TBA

Brett Barber Channing, Texas

South Carolina State Fair (Sept. 1 & 26) Clint Rusk P.O. Box 393, Columbia, SC 29202 Stillwater, Okla. 803-799-3387, Ext. 23, scstatefair.org Entry contact: Judy Heise, judyh@scstatefair.org

Dec. 29-31 Arizona National Livestock Show (TBA) 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-258-8568, anls.org

TBA

Oct. 31 Alabama National Fair (TBA) TBA P.O. Box 3304, Montgomery, AL 36109 334-272-6831, alnationalfair.org Entry contact: Stephanie Pittman, stephanie@alnationalfair.org

2015-16 National Show Schedule and Judge Line-up Keystone International Livestock Exposition

Western Nugget National Hereford Show

American Royal National Hereford Show

National Western Stock Show

2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-787-2905, keystoneinternational.state.pa.us Show date: Oct. 2 Entry deadline: Aug. 31 Judge: Scott Bayer, Ringle, Wis.

1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO 64102 816-221-9800, americanroyal.com Show date: Nov. 1 Entry deadline: Sept. 10 Judge: Dan Shike, Urbana, Ill.

North American International Livestock Exposition National Hereford Show P.O. Box 36367, Louisville, KY 40233 502-595-3166, livestockexpo.org Show date: Nov. 19 Entry deadline: Oct. 1 Judge: Matt Copeland, Nara Visa, N.M.

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1405 Crown Dr., Reno, NV 89503 775-747-8917, 775-722-6116, nuggethereford.com Show dates: Dec. 3-5 Entry deadline: Early, Oct. 15; Final, Oct. 30 Judge: Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla. 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216 800-336-6977, nationalwestern.com Show dates: Jan. 14-16 Jan. 14 - Juniors and Bulls; Jan. 15 - Carloads/Pens, Sale; Jan. 16 - Females Entry deadline: Nov. 20 Judges: Tyler Cates, Modoc, Ind., and associate judge, Brian Cates, Modoc, Ind. Carloads/Pens judges: Ronny Morgan, Burwell, Neb.; Ryan Rathman, Stanton, Texas; and Travis Pembrook, Fairview, Okla.

Southwestern Exposition National Hereford Show P.O. Box 150, Ft. Worth, TX 76101 817-877-2400, fwssr.com Show date: Feb. 1 Entry deadline: Nov. 15 Judge: Randy Daniels, Colbert, Ga.

State and Regional Hereford Associations ALABAMA Alabama Hereford Assn. President: Perry Debter, Horton Vice president: Darrell Hicks, Cullman Secretary/treasurer: Ron Dugger, 1730 Lamon Chapel Rd., Jasper, AL 35503, 903-816-3706, dsbmgr@aol.com ARIZONA Arizona Hereford Assn. President: Dave Schafer, Cottonwood Vice president: Duane Coleman, Winslow Secretary/treasurer: Cindy Tidwell-Shelton, 1052 W. Vera Ln., Tempe, AZ 85284, 480-893-2578, fcshelton@aol.com Directors: Jim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Haco, Winslow; Daric Knight, Springerville; Grace Wystrach, Sonoita; Jon Rowley, Elgin; Dave Hartman, Winslow; and Sylvia Moore, Eagar ARKANSAS Arkansas Hereford Assn. arherefords.org President: Billy Don Martin, Judsonia Vice president: Philip Ives, Batesville Secretary/treasurer: Ruth Ann Evans, 106 Buster Rd., Searcy, AR 72143, 501-281-0417, ruthannevans@yahoo.com Directors: Jacob Holder, Batesville; Brandon Martin, Beebe; Leon Crittendon, Cotton Plant; Ronny Johnson, Beebe; Randy Smyth, Marshall; David Ezell, St. Joe; Joel Kuhens, Mt. Vernon; and Justin Bacon, Siloam Springs Magnolia Hereford Assn. President: Scott Sullivan, De Queen Vice president: Bill Langley, Camden Secretary/treasurer: Sherry Beaty-Sullivan, 1833 N. 9th St., De Queen, AR 71832, 870-451-3624, sherrybeaty@gmail.com Directors: Shaw Andrews, Camden; Wade Andrews, Camden; Barbara Metch-Holan, Canton, Texas; Karter Castleberry, Nashville; Jeff Miller, Magnolia; Bart Emerson, Taylor; and Scott Stewart, Campbell, Texas FLORIDA Florida Hereford Assn. President: Nicole Spencer, Old Town Vice president: Ray Hodges, Old Town Secretary: Lesa Roe, 3545 Market Place Ln., Groveland, FL 34736, 352-409-1903, canchaser23@rocketmail.com; polledherefords@bellsouth.net Treasurer: Anne Hodges, Old Town Directors: Arielle Spencer, Old Town, and Tim Roe, Leesburg GEORGIA Georgia Hereford Assn. georgiahereford.com President: Hardy Edwards, Winterville Vice president: John Watson, LaFayette Secretary/treasurer: Ray Hicks, 321 Rocky Ford Rd., Statesboro, GA 30461, 912-865-5593, rhicks@bulloch.net Directors: Tommy Johnson, Warrenton; Randy Roberts, Douglas; Taylor Neighbors, Americus; Bill Sims, Commerce; Tommy Mead, Midville; Angie McGinnis, Danielsville; Paul Harris, Screven; Diann Strickland, Mershon; and Hunter Grayson, Watkinsville

IDAHO Idaho Hereford Breeders Assn. President: Bruce Sharp, Ririe Vice president elect: Ron Shurtz, Caldwell Secretary: Kim Holt, 20079 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-459-2013, kkholt1@msn.com Treasurer: Dawn Anderson, Gooding Directors: James Anderson, Gooding; Tucker Shaw, Caldwell; David Jenkins, Kuna; and Scott Holt, Caldwell ILLINOIS Heart of America Hereford Assn. President: Craig Ogle, Shumway Vice president: Darrell Buetler, Lebanon Secretary/treasurer: Corey and Emily Perry, R.R. 2 Box 137, Tower Hill, IL 62571, 217-273-2280, perryem@charleston.k12.il.us Sale Manager: Kevin Babbs Directors: Kent Paul, Marseilles; Dave Sturdy, Rochester; Samantha Parish, Harrisburg; and Rick Morgan, Salem Illinois Hereford Assn. illinoishereford.com President: Tom Laffey, Carthage Vice president: Tom Boatman, Rockford Secretary: Andrew Garnhart, 4858 S. Holland Church Rd., German Valley, IL 61039, 815-238-2381, illinoishereford@gmail.com Treasurer: Buddy Edenburn, Penfield Membership services coordinator: Kim Carney Rhodes, Carlinville, 217-899-4104 Directors: Craig Crutcher, Montrose; John Bickelhaupt, Mt. Carroll; Jacob Chapman, Seneca; Gene Stumpf, Columbia; Arlyn Rabideau, Clifton; Chris Happ, Mendota; Clint Allen, Quincy; Jack Lowderman, Macomb; and Adam Harms, Chrisman INDIANA Indiana Hereford Assn. indianaherefords.org President: Bruce Everhart, Waldron Vice president: Bryan Kelly, McCordsville Secretary/treasurer: Dale and Lesli Kottkamp, 2261 E. US Hwy. 40, Clayton, IN 46118, 317-539-4695, dlkott@aol.com Directors: David Duncan, Wingate; Bill Doig Jr., Waldron; Ted Hunt, Battle Ground; Doug Musser, Otterbein; Alice Hayse, Mauckport; Rick Davis, Thorntown; Terry Hayhurst, Terre Haute; Tony Schantz, Otterbein; Gordon Clinkenbeard, Edwardsport; Kristie McFatridge, Otterbein; Joe Carlson, Royal Center; Ron Denhart, Lafayette; Scott Lawrence, Avilla; and John Camden, Pierceton IOWA Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. iowahereford.org President: David Trowbridge, Tabor Vice president: Sara Casteel, Perry Secretary: Marilyn Lenth, Postville Treasurer: Anthony Monroe, Knoxville Administrative secretary: Becky Simpson, 13359 280th St., Redfield, IA 50233-6014, 515-833-2991, becky@iowahereford.org Directors: Scott Amendt, Pleasantville; Bill Goehring, Libertyville; John Hardy, Lohrville; Chris Knapp, Waverly; Steve Landt, Union; Mark Ohrt, Haverhill; Rande Seuferer, Milo; and Mike Simpson, Redfield

KANSAS Kansas Hereford Assn. kansashereford.org President: Tom Krauss, Russell Vice president: Megan Douthit-Downey, St. Francis Secretary: Tom Granzow, 765 S. 3000 Rd., Herington, KS 67449, 785-466-2247, kansashereford@tctelco.net Treasurer: Lynn Geffert, Haven Directors: Brian Staab, Hays; Mike Orpin, Inman; Terry Beran, Russell; Brian Coon, Goodland; Terry Evans, Fredonia; Oliver Beall, Holton; Dana Pieper, Palco; Clint Meitler, Sylvan Grove; and Bob Hug, Scranton KENTUCKY Kentucky Hereford Assn. kentuckyhereford.org President: Robert Botkin, Lexington Secretary/treasurer: Earlene Thomas, 2396 Union City Rd., Richmond, KY 40475, 859-623-5734, thomasep@roadrunner.com Directors: Lowell Atwood, Stanford; Ron Baker, Versailles; L.W. Beckley, Ravenna; Charlie Boyd, Mays Lick; Scott Burks, Park City; Brad Chambliss, Elizabethtown; Paul Hancock, Owensboro; Kevin Perkins, Shelbyville; H. Pile, Cecilia; Vince Popplewell, Russell Springs; Eric Thomas, Richmond; and Tim Wolf, Alexandria LOUISIANA Louisiana Polled Hereford Assn. President: Herman Ray Hill, Dry Creek Vice president: Robert Hinckley, Opelousas Secretary/treasurer: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7444, klewis863@yahoo.com Directors: Jim Mumphrey, Monterey; Wesley Coffman, Leesville; Brett Daigle, Gonzales; Tommy Crouch, Monterey; Ronnie Bardwell, Greensburg; Kenneth Travis, Greensburg; Damon Kirk, DeVille; Rusty Holt, Boyce; and William Green, Ruston MARYLAND Maryland Hereford Assn. marylandhereford.com President: Wes Schuman, Oxford Vice president: Rob Mehlman, Joppa Secretary: Shelly Stull, 10718A Liberty Rd., Frederick, MD 21701, 301-898-8552, eastsidehereford@comcast.net Treasurer: Thelma Mills, Frederick Directors: Tina Poole, Union Bridge; Patrick Mullinix, Baltimore; Terry Jacobs, Frederick; Randy Bachtel, Westminster; Bill Baldwin, Millersville; Michelle Grimmel, Jarrettsville; Carol Danforth, Boyds; Randall Marine, Seaford, Del.; Seth Snyder, Gettysburg, Pa.; Peter Schaeffer, New Windsor; Ed Crooks, Upperco; and Chasity Hare, Taneytown MICHIGAN Michigan Hereford Assn. mihereford.com President: Cody Herman, Union City Vice president: Bob Goble, Alma Secretary/treasurer: Jonathan Harfst, 17265 11Â˝ Mile Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49014, 269-615-0742, harfstcattle@gmail.com Directors: Ken DeMiglio, Richmond; Ben Diekevers, Grand Rapids; Ken Ferguson, Davison; Cody Herman, Union City; Bob Goble, Alma; Jonathan Harfst, Battle Creek

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MINNESOTA Minnesota Hereford Breeders mnherefordbreeders.org President: Daryl Rupprecht, Thief River Falls Secretary/treasurer: Jared and Makayla Flower, 1630 10th St. NW, Holloway, MN 56249, 320-413-0483, jmflower.11@hotmail.com Directors: Dale Bellefy, Bagley; Scott Runck, Avoca; Chad Williamson, Pipestone; Kory Kruse, Ellsworth; Kyle Kuelbs, Grey Eagle; Jason McDonald, Kimball; Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton; and Jared Flower, Holloway MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Hereford Assn. mississippiherefords.com President: Mike Dobbins, Petal Vice president: Ron Melancon, Woodville Secretary/treasurer: Jim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara, 3600 Ludlow Rd., Lena, MS 39094, 601-360-9720, omaraj@phelps.com Directors: Amy Adkerson, Starkville; Bill Darnell, Caledonia; Jacque Dearman, Collins; Greg Dimberg, Charleston; Brett Douchard, Wesson; Ammon Herring, Beaumont; Sharon King, Columbia; Ryan McGuffie, Mendenhall; Will Roberts, Petal; and Don Sims, Burnsville MISSOURI Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn. missourihereford.com President: Kevin Gregory, Houstonia Vice president: Lee Schrader, Woolridge Secretary/treasurer: Frank Flaspohler, 222 Co. Rd. 402, Fayette, MO 65248, 660-537-4809, fwf@rockingf.com Directors: Matt Woessner, St. James, and Dennis Kauffman, Jefferson City Missouri Hereford Assn. moherefords.org President: Joe Kaczmarek, Salem Vice president: Brad Mueller, Perryville Secretary/treasurer: Matt Reynolds, 1071 C.R. 1231, Hunsville, MO 65259, 660-676-3788 or 660-277-3679, reynoldscattle@cvalley.net Directors: Gene Erickson, Maysville; Tony Belzer, Browning; Bill Nation, Vandalia; Tim Bernt, Leeton; Mark Abramovitz, Columbia; Justin Sissel, Buffalo; and Kenny Spooler, Jackson MONTANA Montana Hereford Assn. montanahereford.org President: Chad Murnin, Loma Vice president: Tom Sparks, Plevna Secretary/treasurer: Lacey Ehlke, P.O. Box 178, Townsend, MT 59644, 406-439-1544, mthereford@gmail.com Directors: Hyer McKechnie, Shelby; Denise Loyning, Absarokee; Mark Ehlke, Townsend; Kelle Jo Ellis, Molt; Tim Feddes, Manhattan; Richard Sidwell, Columbus; and Cory Dutton, Deer Lodge NEBRASKA Nebraska Hereford Assn. nebraskaherefords.com President: Brian Hula, Creston Vice president: Roger Morgan, Burwell Secretary/treasurer: Melissa Buehler, 1519 F St., Fairbury, NE 68352, 402-239-9712, mismcgee@hotmail.com Directors: Joe Brockman, Lawrence; Kaci Toelle, Burwell; Dwight Logterman, Kilgore; Austin Person, Clarks; Art Olsen, Harrisburg; Art Linton, Miller; and Blake McGee, Fairbury

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NEW JERSEY New Jersey Polled Hereford Assn. President: Josh Pysher, Greendell Vice president: Al Stahoski, Hillsborough Secretary: Nelson Gerlach, 600 Long Ln., Far Hills, NJ 07931, 908-234-0479, dwkfarm@gmail.com Treasurer: Chase Billings, Greendell Directors: Bob Macik, Durham, Pa.; April Daley, Frenchtown; Joe Orr, Newton; Mark Johnson, Flemington; and A.J. Stahoski, Hillsborough NEW MEXICO New Mexico Hereford Assn. President: Renee Grant, Ft. Sumner Secretary/treasurer: Stacy King, 183 King Rd., Stanley, NM 87056; 505-220-7125; esskay505@gmail.com Directors: Bill King, Stanley; Becky Spindle, Stanley; Cliff Copeland, Nara Visa; Joe Clavel, Roy; Steve Hooper, Quemado; Randy White, Albuquerque; Jim Bob Burnett, Hope; Phil Harvey Jr., Mesilla; Mike Corn, Roswell; Dennis Gallegos, Espanola; Sue Decker, LaPlata; Michael Perez, Nara Visa; Oscar Henard, Tatum; and Manual Salazar, Espanola NEW YORK New York Hereford Breeders nyhba.com President: Kathi Wagner, Catskill Vice president: Grady Updyke, Waverly Secretary: Irene Russell, 2550 S.R. 221, Marathon, NY 13803, 607-849-6631, yinersl13803@citlink.net Treasurer: Carole Card, McGraw

Eastern Ohio Hereford Assn. President: Jeff Johnson, Navarre Secretary/treasurer: Jane Johnson, 15339 Wynncrest Rd., Navarre, OH 44662, 330-767-3877, jane.johnson12@aol.com Directors: Jeremiah Johnson, Navarre; Jeff and Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville; Andy Pennell, Louisville; Wanda Pay, Berlin Center; and Randi Hiltner, Sullivan Maumee Valley Polled Hereford Assn. President: Joe Wright, Venedocia Vice president: Shelley Peak, Mt. Gilead Secretary/treasurer: Tammy Herman, 2106 Rd. 20, Continental, OH 45831, 419-303-4005, tammyhherman@hotmail.com Directors: Brandi Schrader, Continental, and Becky Reed, Springfield Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. switzerlandpolledherefords.com President: Scott Moore, Whipple Vice president: Keith Ullman, Graysville Secretary/treasurer: Rick VanFleet, 21989 Woodsfield Rd., Sarahsville, OH 43779, 740-732-4783, vanfleetrick@yahoo.com Directors: Mark Bailey, Caldwell; Debi Howard, Cambridge; Martin Long, Quaker City; Brenda Merry, Caldwell; Levi Morrow, McConnellsville; Connie Rine, Frazeysburg; Bob Ullman, Rinard Mills; Andrea VanFleet, Caldwell; and T.J. Wells, Lower Salem

NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Hereford Assn. nchereford.org President: Jim Love, Blowing Rock Vice president: George Ward, Providence Secretary/treasurer: Myron McCoy, 11350 Old Hwy. 70 W., Cove City, NC 28523, 252-637-4995, nchereford@yahoo.com Directors: Wesley Bowen, Sandy Ridge; Wes Carpenter, Winston-Salem; Chad Davis, Lexington; Jim Davis, Lexington; Reggie Lookabill, Lexington; Mike Mericka, Brown Summit; Kim Prestwood, Lenoir; Lavette Teeter, Mooresville; and Will Thompson, Polkville

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Hereford Assn. okherefords.com President: Richie Oakes, Taloga Past president: Kyndell Nichols, Ringwood Vice president: Rindy Bacon, Ada Executive secretaries/treasurers: K.C. Kinder, 6445 Ranch Dr. N.E., Piedmont, OK 73078, 405-714-2424, oha.secretary@hotmail.com, secretary@okhereford.com; and Mark Sims, markcsims@aol.com Directors: Brian Courtney, Pryor; Jane Durham, Stillwater; Dennis Troyer, Adair; Cameron Curry, McAlester; Steven Curry; Okemah; Rodney Drake, Apache; Sam Eck, Thomas; Reggie Willits, Ft. Cobb; Jason Shanks, Waynoka; Watson Langford, Okmulgee; Matt Sims, Edmond; and Rusty Jamison, Beggs

NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota Hereford Assn. northdakotaherefords.com President: Andy Mrnak, Bowman Vice president: Steve Wolff, Oakes Secretary/treasurer: Joana Friesz, P.O. Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, 701-400-8744, joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com Directors: Rollie Baumgarten, Belfield; Mark Rockeman, Donnybrook; Craig Pelton, Halliday; Todd Kuelbs, Hillsboro; Larry Behm, Beulah; and Gary Friedt, Mott

OREGON Oregon Hereford Assn. oregonherefords.com President: Linda Sims, Albany Vice president: Duane Chandler, Baker City Secretary: Teresa Cox, 13892 Jefferson Hwy. 99E S.E., Jefferson, OR 97352, 541-327-2458, coxherefords@msn.com Treasurer: Mike Misner, Crabtree Directors: Dawn Kosinski, Dexter; Cori Anderson, Canyon City; and Mary Hannan, Albany

OHIO Buckeye Hereford Assn. buckeyeherefords.com President: Marsha Farno, Eaton Vice president: Chris Pugh, Shelby Secretary/treasurer: Lisa Keets, 10708 Main Rd., Berlin Heights, OH 44814, 440-320-6193, ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com Directors: Earl Arnholt, Valley City; Jeff Harr, Jeromesville; Liz Core, Rushsylvania; Scott Pennell, Navarre; John Ostgaard, Dayton; Rick Van Fleet, Sarahsville; and Gene Steiner, Mason

PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania Hereford Assn. pahereford.com President: Bill Dunn, Cochranton Vice president: Kevin Diehl, Fairfield Recording secretary: Joanne Fisher, Warriors Mark Corresponding secretary: Les Midla, 34 Cranberry Marsh, Marianna, PA 15345, 724-267-3325, nmidla@pulsenet.com Treasurer: Walt Dana, Tunkhannock Membership chairman: Jill Ott, Bangor Directors: Larry Chaikcic, Vanderbilty; Jerry Clapper, New Enterprise; Doug Howe, Wagontown; Dustin Heeter, Saltsburg; Jill Ott, Bangor; Denny Sotckdale, Dayton; Luke Vogel, Clippery Rock; Joe Cogan, Everett; Samuel Cottle, Everett; and Julie Schmidt, Drumore

SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Hereford Assn. schereford.com President: Alvin Baker, Greer Vice president: Gene McCarthy, N. Augusta Secretary/treasurer: Donnie King, 169 Williams Rd., Pelzer, SC 29669, 864-243-2917 or 864-885-2119 Directors: Earl Forrest, Saluda; Norris Fowler, Jonesville; Greg Fowler, Jonesville; David W. Hendricks, Pickens; Rickey King, Pelzer; Terry McConnell, Marietta; Mac McGee, Anderson; Charles Montgomery, Blacksburg; and John Williams, N. Augusta SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Hereford Assn. Inc. southdakotaherefords.org President: Jeff Klages, Ortonville, Minn. Vice president: Jerome Ollerich, Clearfield Secretary/treasurer: Phil Eggers, 25748 476th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, 605-351-5438, esfherefords@aol.com Directors: Richard Wettlaufer, Winfred; Nate Fredrickson, St. Onge; Cindy Aman, Eureka; and Phil Tesch, Goodwin TENNESSEE East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. easttnpolledhereford.org President: Mitch Ingram, Madisonville Vice president: Dean Littreal, Madisonville Secretary/treasurer: Kathryn Ingram, 3149 Old Hwy. 68, Madisonville, TN 37354, 423-337-1383, katingram.123@gmail.com Directors: J.E. Mottern, New Market; Doug Carter, Madisonville; Carlton Norris, Georgetown; Bryan Williamson, Madisonville; and Tim Shope, Cleveland Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. President: Stan East, Carthage Vice president: Jerry Robinson, Portland Secretary/treasurer: Billy Jackson, 8103 Bill Moss Rd., White House, TN 37188, 615-672-4483 Directors: Phil Spicer, Springfield; Michael Hanes, Georgetown; and T.J. Daniel, Bradyville Tennessee Hereford Assn. tnhereford.org President: Bart Bartley, Shelbyville Vice president: David Burns, Pikeville Secretary: Glenda Rickman, 553 Enville Bottom Rd., Milledgeville, TN 38359, 731-925-0567, glendar@centurytel.net or glendakr@yahoo.com Treasurer: Kay Coley, Castalian Springs Directors: Ernest Anderson, Liberty; Dwight Bryan, Manchester; Tom Carmouche, Woodbury; Julie Chapin, Hartsville; Bob Coley, New Martket; Jim Coley, Castalian Springs; Jonathan Dagley, Wartburg; Kathryn Ingram, Madisonville; J.E. Mottern, New Market; Carlton Norris, Georgetown; David Parker, Bradyville; and Dean Thompson, Nashville West Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. President: John Wylie, Kenton Vice president: Jimmy Reeves, Stanton Secretary/treasurer: Raymond Griffin Jr., 401 Beaver Creek Rd., Brighton, TN 38011, 901-476-0414 Directors: Elton Bryant, Covington; A.W. Smith, Brighton; Johnny Martin, Dyer; J.G. Walker Jr., Somerville; Gerald Skelton, Bells; and Todd Rankin, Henning

TEXAS Cross Timbers Polled Hereford Assn. ctpha.org President: James Kinnear, Joshua Vice president: Gary Parr, Stephenville Secretary: Steve Heyroth, 7801 E. State Hwy. 22, Hamilton, TX 76531, 254-386-3003, steve@heyrothranch.com Treasurer: Willis Grisham, Dublin Directors: James Brewer, Hico; Sue Eggenberger, Burleson; Sam Massey, Stephenville; Charles Golightly, Hico; Sarah Miller, Stephenville; and Linda Delaney, Gustine Northeast Texas Hereford Assn. netha.org President: Scott Stewart, Campbell Vice president: Barbara Metch Holan, Canton Secretary: Todd Williams, P.O. Box 373, Fate, TX 75132, 817-988-5573, tk-williams@tamu.edu Treasurer: Kurt Mathias, Mt. Pleasant Directors: Aaron Gann, Mt. Pleasant; Mike Rader, Mt. Vernon; Mike Willis, Emory; and Cory Goswick, Canton South Texas Hereford Assn. southtexashereford.org President: John Winsauer, Beeville Vice president: Ralph Stuebenthal, Skidmore Secretary/treasurer: Robbie Morish, 7001 State Hwy. 35 S., Port Lavaca, TX 77979, 361-920-0012, rmorish@gmail.com Directors: Don Roeder, Yorktown; Claude Dugie, San Antonio; Charles Moscatelli, Victoria; William Warwas, Yorktown; J.D. Schmidt, Hondo; Gene Spaniel, Alice; Marvin Titzman, La Vernia; Wesley Theuret, Kenedy; and Roy Steindorf, New Braunfels South Texas Polled Hereford Assn. President: Glenn Weishuhn, Columbus, weishuhnspolledherefords@live.com Vice president: Robert Meischen, Yorktown, robertmeischen@ymail.com Secretary/treasurer: Lorna Herman, Yoakum Directors: Fred Weber, Lockhart; Melisa Motemayor, Laredo; James Kosub, La Vernia; Marvin Kraft Jr., New Braunfels; Mitchell Hartman, Cuero; and Bill Wiesner, San Antonio Texas Hereford Assn. texashereford.org President: Gary Buchholz, Waxahachie President-elect: Chad Breeding, Miami Vice presidents: Terri Barber, Channing; John Winsauer, Beeville; and Curtis Younts Jr., Belton Secretary/treasurer: Jack Chastain, 4609 Airport Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76117, 817-831-3161, texashereford@sbcglobal.net Past-president: Jay Wright, Morgan Executive committee: Pete Case, Eldorado; Matt Copeland, Nara Visa, N.M.; Paul Funk, Copperas Cove; Larry Johnson, Abilene; and Joe Dan Ledbetter, Wheeler Texas Polled Hereford Assn. txpha.org President: Jordan Glaze, Gilmer Vice president: Robert Herman, Yoakum Secretary: Robbie Morish, P.O. Box 1867, Port Lavaca, TX 77979, 361-571-8742, manager@tpha.net Directors: Shannon Worrell, Mason; James Kinnear, Joshua; Kevin Hartley, Madisonville; Kirbie Day, Waxahachie; Scott Stewart, Cumby; and Steve Heyroth, Hamilton

UTAH Utah Polled and Horned Hereford Assn. President: Shannon Allen, Antimony Vice president: Dick Jones, Orangeville Secretary/treasurer: Julie Allen, P.O. Box 120083, Antimony, UT 84712, 435-624-3285, sjallen@color-country.net VIRGINIA Virginia Hereford Assn. virginiaherefords.org President: Rodney Phillips, Dabneys Vice president: Paul Arey, Dayton Secretary: Teresa Arey, 10420 Rumsey Ln., Dayton, VA 22821, 540-848-4834, secretary@virginiaherefords.org Directors: Charlie Williams, Fairfield; Paul Novak, Castleton; Todd Scott, Concord; Jack Sheehan, Dabneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Billy Koontz, Unionville; Seth Snyder, Gettysburg, Pa.; Roy Dean, Harrisonburg; Sarah Kenley, McCoy; Kent Firestone, Blacksburg; Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania; and Tommy Coley, Sewanee, Tenn. WASHINGTON Washington State Hereford Assn. President: Keith Dalia, Vancouver Vice president: Marcy Olsen-Walden, Raymond Secretary/treasurer: Durelle Sullivan, 4711 101st Ln. S.W., Olympia, WA 98512, dsullivan@centralia.edu Directors: Andy Wright, Silvercreek; Derral Mosby, Ridgefield; and Mike Graves, Oak Harbor WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. President: Mike Taylor, Petersburg Vice president: Ed Martin, Harrisville Secretary/treasurer: Connie Grogg, 1068 Newberne Rd., Coxs Mills, WV 26342, 304-462-5049 Directors: Butch Law, Harrisville; Mike McDonald, Jane Lew; Ken Scott, Beaver; Eric Goff, Harrisville; and Derek Haught, Smithville WISCONSIN Wisconsin Hereford Assn. wisconsinherefords.org President: Joe Starr, Manawa Vice president: Dan Irwin, Stockton, Ill. Secretary: Ruth Espenscheid, Box 296, Argyle, WI 53504, 608-543-3778, wlbaosf@mhtc.net Treasurer: Melissa Dahnert, Horicon Directors: Ken Pierce, Baraboo; Harold Lietzau, Sparta; Mark Friedrich, Roberts; John Dalton, Emerald; Kevin Bennett, Benton; Grant Wiswell, Elkhorn; Chet Lininger, Burlington; Nathan Reinke, Johnson Creek; Scott Klemme, Plymouth; and Jeff Wiechert, Seymour WYOMING Wyoming Hereford Assn. President: Brett West, Lusk Secretary/Treasurer: Cindy Stillahn, 3902 C.R. 203, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307-635-6716, gcstick@millect.com MULTI-STATE ASSOCIATIONS California Nevada Hereford Assn. President: Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif. Vice president: B.J. Macfarlane, Cottonwood, Calif. Secretary: Shelley Truelock, P.O. Box 47, Vallecito, CA 95251, 209-988-8932 Treasurer: Gail Blagg, Grass Valley, Calif., gailblagg@sbcglobal.net Directors: Tim Baker, Farmington, Calif.; Chris Bianchi, Gilroy, Calif.; Karl Blagg, Grass Valley, Calif.; Brook Hathaway, Lincoln, Calif.; Daron Kelton, Yerington, Nev.; Barry Morrell, Willows, Calif.; Jim McDougald, Friant, Calif.; Steven Schohr, Gridley, Calif.; and Tom Weimer, Susanville, Calif.

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Columbia Empire Hereford Assn. President: Mark Ellis, Moses Lake, Wash. Secretary/treasurer: Carol Allison, 70641 Kunze Ln., Boardman, OR 97818, 541-571-7313, mcallison@centurytel.net Indianhead Polled Hereford Assn. indianheadherefords.com President: John Dalton, Emerald, Wis. Vice president: David Steinhoff, New Lisbon, Wis. Secretary: Elizabeth Mittag, N7741 C.R. F, River Falls, WI 54022, 715-781-2584, herefordhanna@aol.com Treasurer: Margaret Langness, New Richmond, Wis. Directors: Randy Goglin, Amery, Wis.; Steve Neil, Northfield, Minn.; Steve Kruse, Harris, Minn.; Emery Healy, Frederic, Wis.; and Randy Mittag, River Falls, Wis. Mason-Dixon Hereford Assn. President: Samuel Hunter, Hagerstown, Md. Vice president: Larry Stillwagon, Connellsville, Pa. Secretary: Melinda Appleby, 435 Bruceton Rd., Markleysburg, PA 15459, 724-329-8437, msappleby69@yahoo.com Treasurer: Nancy Midla, Marianna, Pa.

Directors: Sam Hunter, Hagerstown, Md.; Brendan Midla, Marianna, Pa.; Louise Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Isidora, Perryopolis, Pa.; Alan (John) Appleby, Markleysburg, Pa.; Larry Chaikcic, Vanderbilt, Pa.; Larry Stillwagon, Connelsville, Pa.; Alvin Vogel, Evans City, Pa.; Debbie Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Isidora, Perryopolis, Pa.; and Curt Schroyer, Connellsville, Pa. New England Hereford Assn. newenglandhereford.org President: James Murdock, Harwinton, Conn. Vice president: Ryan Pepin, Goshen, Conn. Administrative secretary/treasurer: Gail Murdock, 735 Plymouth Rd., Harwinton, CT 06791, 860-485-0568, bmfcow@sbcglobal.net Recording secretary: Susan Davis, Lebanon, Conn. Directors: Katie Adkins, Terryville, Conn.; Rick Roberts, Chesterfield, Mass.; Paul Dunn, Sutton, Mass.; Kim Hudson, Hinsdale, N.H.; Alan Fredrickson, Wolfeboro, N.H.; Michelle Pepin, Goshen, Conn.; Wayne Budney, Lebanon, Conn.; Armand Patnaude, Rupert, Vt.; and Vance Oatley, W. Greenwich, R.I.

Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho Hereford Assn. ownihereford.com President: Meg Moore, Cove, Ore. Vice president: Dave Bird, Halfway, Ore. Secretary: Cameron Mulrony, 6078 Eight Mile Rd., The Dalles, OR 97058, 541-296-3041, mulrony@hotmail.com Treasurer: Gary Ottley, Quincy, Wash. Directors: Max Reinland, Addy, Wash.; Bob Harrell, Baker City, Ore.; Cheryl Thomas, Hood River, Ore.; Bill Cox, Pomeroy Wash.; and Joe Bennett, Connell, Wash. Western States Hereford Assn. President: Loren Mrnak, Whitmore, Calif. Vice president: Brian Gallagher, Enumclaw, Wash. Show secretary: Sue Hoffman, Reno, Nev. Recording secretary/treasurer: Cheryl Thomas, 2628 Meadowbrook, Hood River, OR 97031, 541-386-4265, cthomas@gorge.net Directors: Joe Bennett, Connell, Wash.; Bill Cox, Pomeroy, Wash.; Dave Bird, Halfway, Ore.; Sherry Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; Don Brumley, Orovada, Nev.; Greg Stallings, Eugene, Ore.; Steven Schohr, Gridley, Calif.; Rod Curtis, Wellsville, Utah; and Steve Lambert, Oroville, Calif.

State and Regional Junior Associations ALABAMA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Cole Wakefield, Lineville Vice president: Jaycie Simpson, Newell Secretary: Will Graves, Cleveland Treasurer: Bryce Hendricks, Troy Reporter: Emma Merriman, Hokes Bluff Directors: Makayla Bohanna, Atmore; Brian Calvert, Anderson; Jeffrey Calvert, Anderson; Stacey Calvert, Anderson; Tyler Carpenter, Hanceville; Clay Conway, Cullman; Drew Conway, Cullman; Todd Crim, Tuscaloosa; Brooke Doolittle, Atmore; Carter St. John, Pell City; Bailey Grice, Goodwater; Brady Grice, Goodwater; Grace Gullatt, Salem; Nathan Gullatt, Salem; Mary Gullatt, Salem; Tyler Hogeland, Bremen; Carly Lindstrom, Huntsville; Will Meadows, Columbia; Jeb Merriman, Gadsden; Michael Morrison, Lineville; Chandler Mulvaney, Opelika; Michael Pettis, Lineville; Hunter Ramsey, Eastaboga; Caleb Ramsey, Eastaboga; Kenslie Simpson, Newell; Jewell Thompson, Opelika; Vickie Thompson, Opelika; Gracie Wakefield, Lineville; Tanner Wakefield, Lineville; and Sheila Warram, Anniston Advisors: Don and Janet Mulvaney, 2200 Lee Rd. 44, Opelika, AL 36804, 334-844-1514, mulvadr@auburn.edu; Randa and John Starnes, 553 Randy Owen Dr., N.E., Ft. Payne, AL 35967, 256-996-5545; and Kent and Joy St. John, 7771 Dry Creek Rd., Pell City, AL 35128, 205-338-1078 ARKANSAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSOCIATION President: Austin Cook, Greenbrier Vice president: Zachary Andrews, Camden Secretary/treasurer: Kalie Seagraves, Pocahontas Advisors: Jennifer Cook, 173 Western Hills Circle, Greenbrier, AR 72058, 501-472-3881, andrewaustinadam@yahoo.com; and David Ezell, 2676 MC 5008, St. Joe, AR 72675, 870-404-9457, dezell466@gmail.com CALIFORNIA NEVADA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Bailey Morrell, Willows, Calif. Vice president: Caitlyn Hartzell, Oakdale, Calif. Secretary: Madison Andrade, San Juan Bautista, Calif. Treasurer: Wesley Woolery, Hat Creek, Calif. Reporters: Rhya Sneeden, Maricopa, Calif., Taylor Woolery, Hat Creek, Calif.

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Advisors: Ed Hartzell, 14583 Victory Ave. Oakdale, CA 95361, edhartzell1@aol.com, 209-604-9526; Courtney Baker, Oakdale, Calif.; Ruth Woolery, Hat Creek, Calif.; Cheryl Azevedo; and Austin and Sarah Sneeden, Maricopa, Calif. FLORIDA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Advisor: Jay Johns, 2702 N.W. 156th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609, 352-246-1885, jay@jjherefords.com GEORGIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Gabe Brogdon, Irwinton Vice president: Matthew Murphy, Douglasville Secretary: Hannah Roberts, Douglas Directors: Case Wilson, Waco; Dalton Green, Ringgold; Rebekah Ramey, Waynesboro; Kari Dylong, Oxford; Gracie Johnson, Dexter; and Anna Ruff, Elberton Advisors: Ray and Debbie Hicks, 660 Seaburn Vickery Rd., Statesboro, GA 30461, 912-865-5593, debbiehicks99@gmail.com IDAHO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Kelsey Stimpson, Melba Vice president: Emilee Holt, Caldwell Secretary: Dana Kerner, Weiser Reporter: Maggie Shaw, Caldwell Treasurer: Dawn Anderson, Gooding Directors: Jae Anderson, Gooding; Ben Holt, Caldwell; Piper Elkington, Idaho Falls; Eric Elkington, Idaho Falls; and Joe Shaw, Caldwell Advisors: Scott and Kim Holt, 20079 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-459-2013, kkholt1@msn.com; and Sam and Janel Shaw, 22453 Howe Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-453-9790, janelshaw@yahoo.com ILLINOIS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Elise Hackett, Tuscola First vice president: Del Adcock, Assumption Second vice president: Kendi Sayre, Arenzville Secretary: Taryn Adcock, Assumption Assistant secretary: Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa Treasurer: Gabrielle Torrance, Media Reporter: Kagney Collins, Flanagan Director chairman: Miranda Edenburn, Penfield Directors: Jared Aden, St. Joseph; Reid Allen, Quincy; Noah Benedict, Mahomet; Korbin Collins, Flanagan; Nicholas Torrance, Media; Haley Bickelhaupt, Mt.

Carroll; Trevor Bickelhaupt, Mt. Carroll; and C.J. Sweatman, Easton Advisors: Buddy and Lisa Edenburn, 1764 U.S. Rt. 136, Penfield, IL 61862, 217-649-0108, jim.edenburn@clarkdietz.com; Kevin and Lisa Babbs, 3127 Bannister Rd., Salem, IL 62881, 618-548-4314, lisababbs@rocketmail.com; and Dave and Marcia Hackett, 1170 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, Tuscola, IL 61953, 217-202-5676, davehackett91@yahoo.com INDIANA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Matt Marion, W. Terre Haute Vice president: Samuel Lawrence, Avilla Secretary: Megan Marion, W. Terre Haute Treasurer: Mackenzie Schantz, Bloomfield Reporter: Haley Fulk, Lowell Directors: Samuel Lawrence, Avilla; Burk Van Horn, Morgantown; Lane Zink, Oxford; and Brianne Leising, Connersville Advisors: Kristie McFatridge, 7477 E. 825 N., Otterbein, IN 47970, 765-491-0258, kristielm2001@yahoo.com; and Jill Harker 11595 N. 900 E., Hope, IN 47246, 812-371-9591, jill.harker@e-farmcredit.com IOWA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Ella Meyer, Keswick Vice president: Karly Biddle, Walcott Secretary: Abby Anderlik, Dayton Treasurer: Colton Black, Chariton Directors: Lindsay Black, Chariton; Colin Johnson, Iowa Falls; Jacob Arp, Donahue; Jacob Smith, Newton; Garrett Longnecker, Ames; and Evan Espenscheid, Marshalltown Advisors/treasurers: Tim and Melinda Anderlik, 3125 McGuire Bend Rd., Dayton, IA 50530, 515-547-2453, anderlik@lvcta.com KANSAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Tara Jo Ellerman, Everest Vice president: Bridget Beran, Claflin Secretary: Bailey McKay, Marysville Treasurer: Casey Jensen, Courtland Directors: Cody Jensen, Courtland; Brooke Jensen, Courtland; Marija Crockett, Atchison; Kalli Valek, Agenda; and Allen Dorrell, Bendena Advisors: Danny and Amanda Davis, 29111 D Keene Rd., Maple Hill, KS 66507, 785-256-4010,

davisherefords@hotmail.com; Sue Rowland, 1272 8th Rd., Marysville, KS 66508, 785-562-2091, sueellenrowland@hotmail.com; and Kristi Moser 20109 West 92nd St., Lenexa, KS 66220, 913-322-8647, mkmoser122@yahoo.com KENTUCKY JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Taylor Belle Matheny, Mays Lick Vice president: Steven Greene, Munfordville Secretary: Austin Cole, Bowling Green Treasurer: Austin Matheny, Mays Lick Advisors: Don and Katina Cole, 320 Posey Ln., Bowling Green, KY 42101, 270-791-9910, dcole@wrecc.com LOUISIANA JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN. President: Griffen Kennedy, Baton Rouge Vice president: Kaylee Fontenot, Lafayette Secretary/treasurer: Greer Gardener Reporter: Karsyn Bardy, Bush Advisor: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7004, k_lewis863@yahoo.com MARYLAND JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Melissa Grimmel, Jarrettsville Vice president: Carolyn Debman, Gaithersburg Secretary: Ella Jacobs, Frederick Treasurer: Madelyn Grimmel, Jarrettsville Advisors: Michelle Grimmel, P.O. Box 125, Jarrettsville, MD 21084, 410-692-5029, michelle@grimmelfarms.com; Bobbye Schmidt, 2100 Crouse Mill Rd., Taneytown, MD 21787, 410-916-5180, dntherefords@aol.com; and Chris Bohrer, 28200 Clarksburg Rd., Damascus, MD 20872, christopher.bohrer@montgomerycountymd.gov MICHIGAN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Hailey Goble, Alto Vice president: Kyle Longcore, Cedar Springs Secretary/treasurer: Amy Thueme, Columbus Advisor: Jami Goble, 11554 100th St., Alto, MI 49302, 616-366-6533, jami@ridgeviewfarm-goble.com MINNESOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS President: Malena Rupprecht, Thief River Falls Vice president: Jeff Neil, Pine Island Secretary: Hannah Neil, Northfield Treasurer: Jackson Neil, Northfield Advisors: Jenna Schmidt, 787 70th Ave., Pipestone, MN 56164, 507-215-1720, jl_schmidt@hotmail.com; Steve and Keely Neil, 27536 Chippendale Ave., Northfield, MN 55057, 507-649-0930, keelykn@yahoo.com; and Jamie Brown, 218-259-5912, jlblitz_oreo@hotmail.com MISSISSIPPI JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Danielle Solomon, Columbia Vice president: James Eley, Lucedale Secretary: Laiken Cameron, Hattiesburg Treasurer: Katie Eley, Lucedale Reporter: Rayce Dearman, Collins Advisor: Sharon King, 200 Swamp Rd., Columbia, MS 39429, 601-441-0953, sharon.king@usm.edu MISSOURI JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Julie Choate, Pleasant Hope Vice president: Anna Roth, Altenburg Secretaries/reporters: Ellen Jackson, Miller, and Makayla Reynolds, Huntsville Treasurer: Derek Tribble, Unionville Assistant treasurer: Brooklyn Adam, Lathrop Directors: Britney Adam, Lathrop; Jody Miller, Lebanon; and Jon Bellis, Aurora Advisors: Brad and Sherry Hurst, 17275 S. 1900 Rd., Nevada, MO 64772, 417-667-3649, h2hherefords@localnet.com; Jimmie and Andrea Butler, 4195 S. Farm Rd. 53, Republic, MO 65738, 417-732-6069, butlerpolledherefords@hotmail.com; David Tribble, 19066 270th Rd., Unionville, MO 63565, 660-947-3443, tribfam@nemr.net; Richard and Susan Ewing, 4878 State Hwy. PP, Fordland, MO 65652, better.wing@hotmail.com; and Eddie and Mary Roth, 1175 N.E. Hwy. J, Windsor, MO 65360, 660-647-9907

MONTANA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Rachel Buzanowski, Pompeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pillar Vice president: Nicole Stevenson, Hobson Secretary: Sadie Redick, Belgrade Treasurer: Kylie Bailey, Shelby Historian: Jenna Barker, Shelby Directors: Bryan Barker, Shelby, and Caleb Mertz, Shelby Advisors: Lynda Barker, P.O. Box 380, Chester, MT 59522-0380, 406-450-9716, pmclyndab@yahoo.com NEBRASKA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jefferson Keller, St. Paul Vice president: Railen Ripp, Kearney Secretary: Katie Nolles, Bassett Treasurer: Jackie Lewis, Burwell Reporter: MaKayla Rutt, Minden Historian: Hannah Williams, Kearney Directors: MicKayla Sheets, Wallace; Whitney Steckel, Taylor; Quin Rutt, Minden; Keeley Witthuhn, Callaway; Colten Miigerl, Ravenna; and Levi Farr, Moorefield Advisors: Brent and Stacey Keller, 1517 2nd St., St. Paul, NE 68873, 308-754-4987 or 308-750-3156, keller_farm@yahoo.com; Marie Farr, 43701 S. Shell Rd., Moorefield, NE 69039, 308-233-7804, mblfarr@curtis-ne.com; Donna Steckel, P.O. Box 103, Taylor, NE 68879, 308-214-0202, diamondringds@yahoo.com; and Kent and Linda Lewis, 82852 Kent Ave., Burwell, NE 68823, 308-214-0026 or 308-214-0618, boothillranch@nctc.net NEW ENGLAND JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Rachel McIntyre, N. Brookfield, Mass. Vice president: Skye Budney, Lebanon, Conn. Secretary: Rachel Footit, Meriden, Conn. Treasurer: Eric Frederickson, Wolfsboro, N.H. Advisor: Michelle Pepin, 25 East St. S., Goshen, CT 06756, 860-307-3700, michelle@pepinfarms.com NEW YORK JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSN. President: Megan Andersen, Long Eddy Vice president: Carlee Thompson, Linwood Secretary: Paige Ando, Houghton Treasurer: Cara Ando, Houghton Directors: Tyler Card, McGraw, and Libby KelKenberg, Clarence Center Advisors: Len Ando, 10386 Rushford Rd., Houghton, NY 14744, 585-808-9477, lando109@yahoo.com; and Kirby Dygert, 1230 Blossom Rd., Elma, NY 14059, 585-808-9477, kdygert@ecfair.org NEW MEXICO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jordan Spindle, Moriarty Vice president: Abigail Spindle, Moriarty Treasurer: Rhett Grant, Ft. Sumner Advisor: Becky Spindle, P.O. Box 2884, Moriarty, NM 87035, 505-252-0228, bspin123@aol.com NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Mason Blinson, Buies Creek Vice president: Kate Hice, Pleasant Garden Secretary/treasurer: Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg Reporter: Madison and Salem Sifford, Snow Camp Advisors: Stephen and Rosemary Sifford, 8238 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Snow Camp, NC 27349, 336-376-0541, roseviewcattle@yahoo.com NORTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Taylor Friesz, New Salem Vice president: Nicole Behm, Beulah Secretary/treasurer: Ashley Giedd, Washburn Directors: Thomas Friesz, New Salem, and Shane Giedd, Washburn Advisors: Joana Friesz, P.O. Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, 701-400-8744, joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com; and Steve Wolff, 122 N. 12th St., Apt. 3, Oakes, ND 58474-1436, 701-742-3382, swolff318@yahoo.com

OHIO BUCKEYE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Kyndall Williams, Mt. Gilead Vice president: Keayla Harr, Jeromesville Secretary/treasurer: Allie Steiner, Lebanon Reporter: Mason Weber, Loudonville Advisors: Jessica and Collin Helsinger, Lot 11207 Byers Ave., Hartville, OH 44632, 937-733-3726; and Gene and Kym Steiner OKLAHOMA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jace Prough, Altus Vice president: Hallie Barnes, Hulbert Secretary: Jake Sims, Edmond Treasurer: Brooke Cameron, Kingfisher Reporter: Amy Larson, Tecumseh Directors: NE - Bridgett Kemp, Adair, and Cassidy Hufnagel, Luther; SE - Victoria Chapman, Mannsville, and Josh Kelsey, Tecumseh; SW - Brigham and Kylee Kelley, Yukon; NW - Nicholas Eck, Putnam, and Gage Schrammel, Orlando; At-Large - Evan Sims, Edmond; Sam Barron, Lenapah; and Sydney Johnson, Orlando Advisors: Sam and Rhonda Eck, RR 1, Box 52C, Putnam, OK 73659, 580-661-1145, rhondaeck@yahoo.com; Matt and Aimee Sims, 4245 Wake Forest Rd., Edmond, OK 73034, 405-641-6081, matt@mcsauction.com; Kent and Diana Barnes, 17473 Hwy. 80, Hulbert, OK 74441, 918-685-7266, barnes.4@att.net; and Steven and April Curry, 100180 Hwy. 56, Okemah, OK 74859, 918-623-6677, curryherefords@gmail.com OREGON JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Roslynn McGhehey, Redmond Vice president: Kallie Goss, Redmond Secretary: Chelsea Castrow, Redmond Treasurer: Brandt Downing, Terrebonne Reporter: Jessica Simpson, Bend Directors: Levi Brant, Bend; Bailie Stubblefield, Terrebonne; Cooper Alexander, Redmond; and Emma Eldridge, Redmond Advisor: Kim Herinckx, 1371 Monroe St., Lafayette, OR 97127, 760-587-3097, kim.herinckx@daytonmeats.com PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Matt Powers, Butler First vice president: Aleesha Howe, Downingtown Second vice president: Christine Helm, Shippensburg Secretary: Zoe Buckingham, Honesdale Treasurer: Krystal Helm, Shippensburg Historian: Adam Taylor, Parkton, Md. Reporter: Walker Dunn, Cochranton Advisors: Jenny Howe, P.O. Box 304, Wagontown, PA 19376, 610-942-4150, jenny@deanajakfarms.com; Bree Stockdale, 117 Glade Run Rd., Dayton, PA 16222, 814-257-8625, breestockdale@hotmail.com; and Lou Surace, P.O. Box 184, Pleasant Unity, PA 15676, 724-433-7520 SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Directors: Houston Hutton, Pickens; Caroline Hutton, Easley; Harrison Hutton, Pickens; Myles Hutton, Easley; and Mallory Wiley, Calhoun Falls Advisors: Jim and Susan Hutton, P.O. Box 1524, Pickens, SC 29671, 864-915-0844; and Crystal Wiley, dcmwiley@yahoo.com SOUTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Kelcy Schaunanman, Aberdeen Vice president: Abby Repenning, Mitchell Secretary: Holly Becking, Waterton Treasurer: Madalyn Plucker, Tea Reporter: Calah Covey, Hamill Directors: Tim Simmermon, Colton; Alicia Geuther, Volin; and Claire Roudabush, Brookings Advisors: Steve and Lori Repenning, 41366 258th St., Mitchell, SD 57361, 605-996-0196, blacktop@santel.net; Todd and Darla Becking, 1272 Karen St., Watertown, SD 57201, 605-882-3074, dbecking@wat.midco.net; and Mark and Jeanna Johnson, 46473 289th St., Centerville, SD 57014, 605-957-5036

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State and Regional Junior Hereford Associations continued

TENNESSEE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jared Hart, Pikeville Vice president: Michelle Smith, Hartsville Secretary/treasurer: Jordan Hopkins, Winchester Reporter: Emma Rushton, Waverly Directors: Lincoln Hart, Pikeville; Libby Rushton, Waverly; and John Thomas Woolfolk, Jackson Advisors: Roy and Kim Hopkins, 2314 Mingo Rd., Winchester, TN 37390, 931-967-0241, hopkins4795@bellsouth.net; Scott Woolfolk, cwoolfolk8@aol.com; and Lee Rushton, leerushton72@gmail.com TEXAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Ashley Cline, Morgan First vice president: Ashley Radde, Axtell Second vice president: Rylee Barber, Channing Secretary: Hannah Schneider, Aquilla Treasurer: Austin Breeding, Miami Reporter: Savannah West, Channing Parliamentarian: Scott Chachere, Dayton Senior directors: J.D. Schnitker, Turkey; Devon Shackelford, Comanche; Cara Cummings, Gilmer; Mallorie Phelps, Grandview; and Harrison Smith, Gatesville Junior directors: Blayke Breeding, Miami; Maggie Chaffin, Morgan; Cooper Coffelt, Whitney; and Devon Lockhart, Bryan Advisors: Jeff and Colleen Chaffin, 463C C.R. 1105, Morgan, TX 76671, 754-775-4578 or 254-396-6049, colleen.chaffin@yahoo.com; Jack and Lyn Chastain, 3924 Burkett Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76116, 817-244-2637 or 817-821-3544, jackchastain@sbcglobal.net; Tim and Erin Lockhart, P.O. Box 4194, Bryan, TX 77805, 979-204-4302, tim@cattleinmotion.com; and Shannon Mehaffey, 5701 C.R. 401, Grandview, TX 76050,

817-271-4050, mngsmom@sbcglobal.net; John and Dorothy Mehaffey, 12505 Village Oak, Burleson, TX 76028, 817-447-0800; and Jay and Stephanie West, 5085 Hwy. 354, Channing, TX 79018, 806-235-0024 TEXAS JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN. President: Harley Rogers, Hamilton President-elect: Jena McCall, Emory Vice president: Dylan Morish, Port Lavaca Secretary/treasurer: Kaily Hamman, Jacksboro Reporter: Molly Booth, Whitney Directors: Kyle Bajer, Elm Mott; Ruth Anne Kettler, Washington; Caleb Booth, Whitney; Brody Rogers, Hamilton; William Diezi, Wallis; Garrett Phelps, Grandview; and Carter McClenden, Lavon Advisors: Keith and Cindy Rogers, 171 C.R. 407, Hamilton, TX 76531; 254-386-5699; Joe and Brook Booth, Whitney; Kelly and Sherry McCall, Emory; Bob and Sarah Hamman, Jacksboro; and Robbie and Sherry Morish, Port Lavaca VIRGINIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Olivia Williams, Fairfield Vice president: Brent Hostetter, Lexington Secretary: Abigail Allen, Warrenton Treasurer: Jamie Worsham, Montpelier Historians: Brittany Linton, Midland, and Kenny Linton, Midland Directors: Hannah Craun, Bridgewater; Cody Worsham, Montpelier; Hanna Durrer, Ruckersville; Courtney Durrer, Ruckersville; and Brandon Dean, Harrisonburg Advisors: Charlie and Meredith Williams, 485 Hereford Crossing, Fairfield, VA 24435, 540-460-6194, herefordxing@gmail.com

WASHINGTON STATE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Lindsay Eldred, Bellingham Vice president: Maggie Ashby, Castle Rock Secretary: Jordan Land, Monroe Treasurer: Tyler Eldred, Bellingham Reporter/historian: Jaymee Graves, Oak Harbor Directors: Colton Dalia, Vancouver; Kaylee Knaus, Acme; Madison Huber, Raymond; Sky Senyohl, Enumclaw; and Ryan Rogers, Eatonville Advisors: Nikki Rogers, 33025 Webster Rd. E., Eatonville, WA 98328-8684, 253-529-2742, nikki_rogers@rpsins.com; and Brian Gallagher, P.O. Box 672, Enumclaw, WA 98022-0672, 253-261-9968, bwgallagher@centurylink.net WISCONSIN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Bailey Jones, Darlington Vice president: Brett Jones, Darlington Membership secretary: Brittany Renn, Hartland Secretary: Annah Dobson, Johnson Creek Treasurer: Rhett Katzenberger, Monroe Reporter: Madison Katzenberger, Monroe Directors: Briana Katzenberger, Monroe; Nikki Folkman, Ixonia; Matt Schommer, Portage; and Taylor Chwala, Jefferson Advisor: B.J. Jones, 14900 C.R. F, Darlington, WI 53530, 608-482-2961, wildcatcattle@gmail.com WYOMING JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Trey Stillahn, Cheyenne Vice president: Kelley Largent, Kaycee Secretary: Saige Ward, Laramie Treasurer: Hannah Fraley, Buffalo Advisor: Lindsay Ward, 106 Hanson Ln., Laramie, WY 82070-8601, 307-399-9862, wardlivestock@hughes.net

Hereford Women and Poll-ette Organizations HerefordWomen.com

OFFICERS:

President: Alise Nolan, Gilmer, Texas President-elect: Maddee Moore, Pendleton, Ore. Vice president: Becky King-Spindle, Moriarty, N.M. Secretary: Susan Hayhurst, Terre Haute, Ind. Treasurer: Beth Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C. Historian: Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky. Queen chairwoman: Carol Priefert, St. Joseph, Mich. (ex officio) Ways and means chairwoman: Alise Nolan Communications: Maddee Moore

DIRECTORS:

Lauren Echols, Arlington, Va. Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kan. Rhonda Eck, Putnum, Okla. Barbara Metch, Canton, Texas Jill Folkman, Ixonia, Wis. Kim Henrinckx, Lafayette, Ore.

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ARKANSAS HEREFORD WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSN. President: Lorraine Kinser, Prairie Grove Vice president: Crystal Lambert, Hampton Secretary/treasurer: Kelly Ezell, 2676 MC 5008, St. Joe, AR 72675, 870-427-8442, diamonde@ozarkmountains.com COLORADO HEREFORD WOMEN President: Linda Sidwell, Carr Vice president: Sonya Vandergriff, Calhan Secretary: Marlene Sidwell, 13172 C.R. 110, Carr, CO 80612, 970-897-2324, sidwellhereford@aol.com Treasurer: Cheri Gies, Eaton Directors: Julie Dillon, Gill, and Cheryl Sidwell, Carr GEORGIA POLL-ETTES President: Angie McGinnis, Danielsville Vice president: Renee Brogdon, Irwinton Secretary/treasurer: Diann Strickland, P.O. Box 128, Mershon, GA 31551, 912-647-5439, diann_strickland@hotmail.com Directors: Kim Dylong, Oxford; Debra Giddens, Millwood; Jennifer Gillooly, Wadley; Cheri Johnson, Dexter; Kay McCurdy, Charsworth; and Ann Patton, Illa ILLINOIS HEREFORD WOMEN President: Tracie Sayre, Arenzville Vice president: Annette Crane, LaSalle Secretary: Barbara Laffey, 1430 N. Co. Rd. 2200, Carthage, IL 62321, 217-357-0787, barbaralaffey@yahoo.com Treasurer: Lisa Edenburn, Penfield

INDIANA HEREFORD WOMEN indianaherefords.org/women.html President: Kristie McFatridge, Otterbein Vice president: Lisa Dixon, Rensselaer Secretary: Rachel Burns, 5012 S. Old US 31, Macy, IN 46951, 574-930-0447, rdraccc@yahoo.com Treasurer: Betsy Beck, Bainbridge KANSAS HEREFORD WOMEN President: Tracy Schlickau, Hutchinson Vice president: Carol Nichols, Alton Secretary: Mary Granzow, 765 S. 3000 Rd., Herington, KS 67449, 785-466-2247, mmgranzow@gmail.com Treasurer: Jane Deewall, Coldwater Historian: Kelly Deewall-Shupe, Ashland Directors: Kathy Geffert, Haven; Carolyn Nichols, Alton; Gwen Oleen, Falun; Judy Orpin, Inman; Sharon Breiner, Pratt; and Vickie Bishop-Kern, Wamego LOUISIANA POLL-ETTES President: Tanya Fontenot, DeQuincy Vice president: Kirstie Barby, Bush Secretary/treasurer: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7004, k_lewis863@yahoo.com MARYLAND POLL-ETTES President: Vicky Lemmon, Manchester Vice president: Karey Howes, Taneytown Secretary/treasurer: Thelma Mills, 11339C Liberty Rd., Frederick, MD 21701, 301-304-0612, rtacres@comcast.net

MICHIGAN HEREFORD WOMEN President: Trish Steele, Midland Vice president: Carrie George, Niles Secretary: Jamie Goble, 11554 100th St., Alto, MI 49032, 616-366-6533, jami@ridgeviewfarm-goble.com Treasurer: Nancy Keilty, Cedar Directors: Jill Bielema, Ada; Karen Steketee, Caledonia; and Jessica Harfst, Battle Creek HEREFORD WOMEN OF MISSOURI President: Barbara Steiner, Union Star Vice president: April Miller, Lee’s Summit Secretary/treasurer: Shane Jackson, 9396 Lawrence 2040, Miller, MO 65707, 417-827-1049, tripleacres@live.com Treasurer: Marijane Miller, Lebanon HEREFORD WOMEN OF NEBRASKA President: Vawn Hula, Creston Vice president: Carrie Ourada, Burwell Secretary: Trudy Nolles, 86732 454th Ave., Bassett, NE 68714, 402-244-5473, mtnolles@abbnebraska.com Treasurer: Sarah Person, Hampton Directors: Kelsie Musil, Wilber; Marla Musil, Wilber; Camie VanDeWalle, Cedar Rapids; Robin Meeks, Taylor; and Karla Person, Hordville NORTH CAROLINA POLL-ETTES nchereford.org/pollettex27s.html President: Linda Davis, Lexington Vice president: Beth Blinson, Buies Creek Secretary: Nancy Shanks, 2705 N. Center St., Apt. #67, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-310-0054, osu64buckeye@gmail.com Treasurer: Peggy Blinson, Lenoir Directors: Tammy Ward, Providence; Mary Faye Mericka, Browns Summit; and Kim Eudy, Harrisburg

OKLAHOMA HEREFORD WOMEN okherefords.com/ok-hereford-women President: Rindy Bacon, Ada Vice president: Leslie Hufnagle, Luther Secretary: Nancy Buckminster, 13914 W. Fox Dr., Lahoma, OK 73754, 580-541-6650 Treasurer: Jane Durham, Stillwater Directors: Catie Sims, Elgin; Ruth Sims, Elgin; Nakia Rhodes, Ada; Marylu Oakes, Taloga; Kara Eschback, Skiatook; Suzy Langford, Okmulgee; Deb Andras, Checotah; Shellie Collins, Chattanooga; and KC Kinder, Edmond OREGON HEREFORD WOMEN Chairperson: Loreen Haight, Sheridan Vice chairperson: Linda Sims, Albany Secretary: Becky Gosselin, 13067 N.W. Main St., Banks, OR 97106; 503-324-1848, eandbg1@frontier.com Treasurer: Pat Gosselin, Hillsboro Directors: Teresa Barber, Jefferson; Dawn Alexander, Redmond; Carol Allison, Boardman; Sondra Peccia, Albany; Sharlotte Brant, Bend; Mary Hansen, Eugene; Therese Misner, Crabtree; and Kim Herinckx, Lafayette TENNESSEE HEREFORD WOMEN Secretary/treasurer: Kay Coley, 1100 Corum Hill Rd., Castalian Springs, TN 37031, 615-451-2567 or 615-804-7843, tnffamom@gmail.com TENNESSEE POLL-ETTES President: Lauren Trail, Manchester Vice president: Lauren Martin White, Dyer Secretary/treasurer: Rhonda Walker, P.O. Box 146, Morrison, TN 37357, 931-635-2181, rwalker@homelandcb.com

OHIO HEREFORD WOMEN buckeyeherefords.com/ohio-hereford-women.html President: Liz Core, Rushsylvania Vice president: Erika Evoniuk, Huber Heights Secretary: Angie Ostgaard, 7087 Pleasant Chapel Rd., Newark, OH 43055; twoamo@windstream.net Treasurer: Kym Steiner, Lebanon Directors: Sandy Ostgaard, Dayton; Marsha Farno, Eaton; Loisanne Picklesimer, Pleasantville; Janet Earl, Lisbon; and Stacey Pennell, Alliance

TEXAS HEREFORD AUXILIARY texashereford.org President: Brie Whitehead Perks, Ft. Worth First vice president: Shelby Jackson, Ranger Second vice president: Ilissa Nolan, Austin Secretary/treasurer: Shannon Mehaffey, 5701 C.R. 401, Grandview, TX 76050, 817-271-4050, mngsmom@sbcglobal.net Reporter/historian: Colleen Chaffin, Morgan Ways and means: Terri Barber, Channing, and Cheryl Harris Moore, Hamilton Directors: Candace Chastain, Arlington; Amy Schatte Weston, Azle; Carol Whitehead, San Angelo; Lisa Echols, Breckenridge; Diane Johnson, Ft. Worth; Alise Nolan, Gilmer; Ronda Stewart, Sterling City; Amy Brainard, Canadian; Molly Cummings, Gilmer; Pam Diezi, Wallis; and Briss Mann, Lulbbock TEXAS POLL-ETTES txpha.org/pollettes.html President: Rebecca Graves, Bowie Vice president: Susan Rader, Mt. Vernon Secretary: Diane Kettler, 14760 William Penn Rd., Washington, TX 77880, 979-277-4318, kettlerfam@gmail.com Treasurer: Belinda Bajer, Elm Mott Directors: Angela Radde, Axtell; Cindy Rogers, Hamilton; Dorothy Wright, Alvarado; Lynn Sumner, Axtell; Julie Massey, Gunter; Keely Hamman, Jacksboro; Pam Diezi, Wallis; and Missy Coffelt, Whitney WISCONSIN HEREFORD WOMEN wisconsinherefords.org/herefordwomen.php President: Diana Wiechert, Cedarburg Vice president: Laura Matthezws, Clear Lake Secretary: Jeanine Radel, E6067 Hwy. WC, Spring Green, WI 53588, 608-588-7390, jeanine.radel@gmail.com Treasurer: Margaret Langness, New Richmond Directors: Beth Wissner, Mukwonago, and Ruth Espenscheid, Argle

Industry Directory NATIONAL CATTLE ORGANIZATIONS National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) beefusa.org Denver office: 9110 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 300, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-694-0305 Washington office: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Ste. 300, Washington, D.C. 20004, 202-347-0228 CATTLE-FAX www.cattlefax.com 9110 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 301, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-694-0323 or 800-825-7525 CATTLEMEN’S BEEF BOARD beefboard.org 9000 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 215, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-220-9890

USMEF HEADQUARTERS usmef.org 1855 Blake St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-6328, migoe@usmef.org AMERICAN NATIONAL CATTLEWOMEN INC. www.ancw.org 9110 E. Nichols Ave. Ste. 302, Centennial, CO 80112 303-694-0313, ancw@ancw.org STATE CATTLE ORGANIZATIONS State Beef Associations www.beefusa.org/stateaffiliates.aspx State Beef Councils beefusa.org/qualifiedstatebeefcouncils.aspx AI SERVICE PROVIDERS naab-css.org National Association of Animal Breeders P.O. Box 1033, Columbia, MO 65205, 573-445-4406, naab-css@naab-css.org

AETA CERTIFIED EMBRYO TRANSFER BUSINESSES aeta.org American Embryo Transfer Association 1800 S. Oak St., Ste. 100, Champaign, IL 61820-6974, 217-398-2217, aeta@assochq.org UGC CERTIFIED ULTRASOUND PRACTITIONERS http://ultrasoundbeef.com/Home_Page.html 24 Agate Dr., Miles City, MT 59301, 406-581-7922 BEEF IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION (BIF) beefimprovement.org Joe Cassady, executive director, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University, Box 2170 SAS 103A, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-5165, joseph.cassady@sdstate.edu BEEF CATTLE CLEARING HOUSE www.extension.org/beef_cattle

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AHA Rules and Regulations SECTION I: MEMBERSHIP A. Membership Types 1. Life membership 2. Annual (recording) membership 3. Junior membership 4. Non-resident membership B. Life membership Life memberships that were purchased in the past will continue to be recognized by the Association. Life members only pay member service fees and do not pay dues. Life members may attend all meetings of the Association. They have voting rights at all official membership meetings as long as they are active members (have registered at least one animal in the previous calendar year). Life members receive member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle. Lifetime memberships can be transferred to immediate family members; however, the membership name must remain the same. C. Annual (recording) membership Recording memberships are annual memberships issued by the Association in the name of an individual, farm or ranch, partnerships or corporation. To remain active, the recording member must pay annual dues on the anniversary date of their joining as a recording member. Recording members may attend all meetings of the Association. They have voting rights at all official membership meetings as long as they are active members (have registered at least one animal in the previous calendar year). Recording members receive member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle. D. Junior membership Junior membership in the Association is available to anyone under 22 years of age. The fee for junior membership is $15, assessed annually on September 1. The junior membership is available until the holder reaches his or her 22nd birthday. At that time, he/she may acquire an adult (life or recording) membership. Junior members have all of the privileges of recording members (except voting) including member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle, as well as participating in junior activities and scholarships. E. Non-resident membership Non-resident members are non-voting members residing in another country that wish to take advantage of member services including registry, total performance recording, selling of semen to members, and transfer of ownership of animals to other members. Non-resident members are subject to the same rules and fees as U.S. resident members. F. Annual member service fee Lifetime, recording and junior memberships require an annual member service fee of $100 ($20 for junior members) in order to register an animal during the current fiscal year. The fiscal year is September 1 through August 31. Each paid member service fee will generate a one-year subscription to the Hereford World magazine (except in the case of a junior membership). This fee is used to offset the costs of several under-funded services offered active registry accounts. G. Membership herd designation The Association has two different tiers or levels that members can participate in when registering and transferring Hereford cattle. The mechanisms for billing of services and services available are different between each of the tiers; therefore, each membership account must be designated as to which tier or level the member’s herd will participate in. Each membership can have only one participation level designation. The two tiers and a brief description of each are as follows:

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Pedigree registry: This participation level is designed for breeders who wish to register and transfer purebred Hereford cattle but are not interested in maintaining and reporting performance data to AHA. Pedigree registry breeders can submit registry and transfer applications on a per head fee basis established by the Board of Directors. Pedigree breeders choose to waive performance recording on their animals and, therefore, waive the production of EPDs on their herd. Performance registry: This participation level is structured and oriented to simplify the billing and reporting of performance testing herds. Registry and transfer fees are assessed at the same rate as for pedigree breeders. Performance registry breeders are also required to maintain an accurate and up-to-date female inventory, listing all females currently in their breeding herd with AHA. Performance registry breeders are required to annually report calving ease and weaning weight information on the produce of every female in the inventory. Additional measures including birth and yearling weights, as well as carcass traits, can be reported but are not required. EPDs will be printed on the certificate. EPDs will only be reported on registered animals. Nonregistered animals or genetic material will not be provided EPDs.

SECTION II: AHA RECORDS, RULES AND POLICY

Application for registration of your calves is a part of the record keeping requirement of Hereford cattle. Extra careful attention to detail in submitting applications for registration will save time for you and your Association. Be sure all information is supplied and that information is accurate and legible. Applying for registry of your calves when they are still young (four months or younger) is important, SINCE IT REDUCES THE RISK OF ERROR AND SAVES YOU BOTH TIME AND MONEY. There is one basic form used by the Association for registration application. Breeders participating at the pedigree registry level should disregard the fields of information used to submit birth performance data. Reports generated from the processing of registration applications will be appropriate for the breeder’s level of participation. Tattooing calves: Tattoos are a requirement for registry in the American Hereford Record. Hereford breeders were the first to adopt the ear tattoo as a requirement for registry. A tattoo outfit consists of a pair of specially designed pliers with rows of digits numbered 0 to 9 and a bottle of India ink. Such equipment may be purchased from most livestock supply stores. Select the desired number by rotating the digits in the ear marker. Before punching the animal’s ear, assure yourself that everything is in order by punching a piece of cardboard. Next, restrain the calf’s head so as to prevent violent movement while applying the tattoo. Select a spot in the center of the ear and clean thoroughly with a cloth and rubbing alcohol. Avoid placing the tattoo over one of the ribs of the ear but rather place the tattoo between the ribs of the ear. Place the ear between the jaws of the pliers with the numbers or letters on the inside of the ear. Close the pliers quickly and firmly and then release. Use a finger or toothbrush to smear ink over the punctures made by the tattoo and rub thoroughly until ink is worked into each of the holes. Make a written record of the marks placed in the ear. It is strongly advised that breeders place the tattoo in both ears to enhance the chances that a complete tattoo identity can be established. Herd Book of the American Hereford Association Rule 1. OFFICIAL RECORD: The official record of the Association shall be the American Hereford Record. Such record shall be maintained in the AHA office. Rule 2. HERD BOOK: Entries in the American Hereford Record shall contain the registration number, name, sex, tattoo, date of birth, name and registry number of the sire and dam and the name of the breeder.

SECTION III: REGISTRATIONS

Rule 1. PRIVILEGES OF REGISTRATION: Applications for entry will only be accepted from members. Non-members must become members in order to register an animal. Rule 2. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for entry in the American Hereford Record, an animal must be the offspring of registered parents, both of which have been previously recorded in the American Hereford Record. Both horned and polled Herefords are eligible for entry into the record. Herefords registered in other associations (members of the World Hereford Council) can be entered in the American Hereford Record, thereby making their offspring eligible for registration. Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR ENTRY: Application for entry should be made on the official application form (FORM 1) or through an official AHA approved electronic software system. Rule 4. AGE OF SIRE: There is no minimum or maximum age specified for a Hereford sire or his progeny to be eligible for entry. However, applications indicating the sire was less than nine months of age at time of service will be questioned for accuracy. Rule 5. AGE OF DAM: There is no minimum or maximum age specified for a Hereford dam or her progeny to be eligible for entry. However, applications indicating that the dam was less than nine months of age time of conception will be questioned for accuracy. Rule 6. 283-DAY RULE: A calf born less than 283 days after the birth of its dam’s previous calf will be questioned. The breeder must then provide an explanation for the early delivery and a ruling will be made as to whether the entry will be allowed. Rule 7. 21-DAY RULE: Females exposed to one bull must not be exposed to another bull in less than 21 days after such exposure. Avoiding double or multiple exposures will help provide positive identification of the service sire. Exposure to a second bull in less than 21 days might mean the correct service sire cannot be positively identified, requiring DNA typing of both sires, the dam and the calf. Rule 8. DNA TYPING: • All Hereford bulls born after Jan. 1, 2011, are required to be DNA typed at the official AHA DNA laboratory before their progeny can be registered. • Whenever the eligibility for registration of any animal is in doubt because of uncertain or unknown parentage, DNA typing by the Association shall be required. Rule 9. MULTIPLE BIRTH: Twins or other multiple birth calves are eligible for registration. The application for registry, however, should specify such at birth. Rule 10. TATTOO: Calves must be tattooed before application for registry is made. Each breeder may devise his own plan or system of tattoo identification using either numbers or letters or a combination of both. Any marks other than numbers or letters, however, are not permitted — meaning brand marks, symbols, etc. cannot be used. Duplication of tattoos within your herd is strongly discouraged as tattoos are frequently used by breeders as a primary form of identification. Duplication can lead to much confusion for breeder and the Association office alike. The tattoo in one ear shall be limited to a maximum of eight characters. If the tattoo should become illegible, the same marking shall be placed in a different area of the ear. No attempt shall be made to alter or over-imprint the old tattoo. The association must be notified when an animal is re-tattooed. Rule 11. NAMING HEREFORDS: It is the responsibility of the owner to select names for his cattle. The name must not be more than 30 spaces long, counting spaces between words. For example, PRINCE DOMINO ADVANCE JUNO 133 is exactly 30 spaces long. Brands, symbols and commas cannot be used. Avoid duplicating names as no two Herefords should be named the same. It is the breeder’s responsibility to avoid using names and prefixes that are being used by other breeders. Names should be appropriate for the gender of the animal and it is recommended

that names reflect the line of breeding where possible. Embryo transfer calves will carry the designation embryo transfer (ET) at the end of their name, accounting for three spaces. The Association reserves the right to change the name assigned to an animal on an application for registry if the name submitted is deemed to be inappropriate. Rule 12. CHANGING NAMES: The name of a Hereford may be changed, provided the animal has no registered offspring. The name may be changed only once in the lifetime of an animal. All owners must agree to the name change in the case of a partnership owned animal. Letters must be submitted from the first and all current owners requesting the change of name along with the certificate and required fee. Rule 13. JOINT OWNERSHIP (BREEDING INTEREST): No application for registration or transfer of an animal which shows more than four owners shall be accepted for entry in the American Hereford Record. Rule 14. DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES: If original certificates are lost or destroyed, the owner may secure duplicates from the Association by providing the sex, registry number and tattoo of each animal. If the registry number is not available, the registration number of the dam, name of the person who registered the animal, and the sex, age and tattoo of the animal in question must be provided. The fee for duplicate certificates for member and nonmembers is available from the AHA Records Department. Rule 15. CORRECTION OF CERTIFICATES: It is recognized that occasionally errors are committed in registering cattle, and these should be corrected. If an error is discovered, it should be reported to the Association immediately and the incorrect certificate returned with a letter of explanation. Corrections are made without charge if done within six months of the issue date or if the Association made the error. The fee for making corrections after the six-month period is available from the AHA Records Department. Rule 16. ARTIFICIAL SERVICE: Calves may be registered that were produced through artificial insemination (AI) provided they comply with the rules governing AI as discussed in Section 5 ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION. Rule 17. ELIGIBILITY FOR EMBRYO TRANSPLANT CALVES: Registration of offspring resulting from Embryo Transplant (ET) shall be made on an Application for Registration (Form 1). Certificates issued shall be designated by ET following the name of the calf. The name must be no longer than 30 characters long including the ET designation. Registry of offspring resulting from ET may be implemented only after the following steps have been taken: • DNA profile of sire and donor dam must be recorded with the Association. DNA profile kits are available from the Association. The names and registry numbers of the animals to be tissue sampled must be supplied. • Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service must accompany the application for each calf when the sire is not in the same recorded ownership as the donor dam. Rule 17A. NEW EMBRYO TRANSFER POLICY: For ET calves there will no longer be an ET certificate required for registration. The new requirement for registering an ET calf will be the reporting of the recovery date of the embryo at the time of registry. ET calves will be charged an additional $10 per head over and above the normal registry rate. Rule 18. LEASING HEREFORDS: Herefords may be leased, provided a statement of lease is on file with the Association. If a lease statement is on file listing each animal being leased by name and registration number, the lessee can register calves sired by the bulls or produced by the cows as if he were the actual owner, provided there are no more than three owners already listed. At the end of the lease period, unless extended, registration privileges revert back to the recorded owner. 2015 Hereford Handbook / 23

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In order to make this process more efficient and less confusing, the Association will adopt the following policies regarding leasing Hereford cattle. • The required information needed by the Association for leasing animals will be communicated using one consistent and common lease form to be used by all members wishing to participate in this type of practice. The lease form will contain only the required information for the Association’s needs and is to be used expressly for that intent. The lease form should not be construed as a binding agreement between the lessor and lessee. The Association shall in no way be involved in or assume liability for the lease, terms of the lease of registered Herefords, or the passage of legal rights thereto. • All lease periods must include a beginning and ending date; no open-ended leases will be accepted. • All animals involved in the lease shall be included on the lease form(s) by their registration number and name. • The lease form must be submitted by the lessor with his/her signature. • Should the lessor and lessee agree to extend the lease, documented notification will be required in the Association’s office should the birth dates of any calves being registered out of sire or dams involved in the lease not coincide with the time period of the lease. • If the lessor or lessee wishes to lease additional or different animals, then an additional lease form(s) should be completed with all required information and submitted by the lessor. Rule 19. IMPORTED HEREFORDS: Herefords imported from another country must be recorded in the American Hereford Record if their calves are to be registered. Registration of imported cattle must be accomplished within one year from the date of purchase of imported cattle. See section for the procedures for recording imported cattle or semen interests in bulls from another country. Rule 20. REGISTRATION OF HEREFORDS OVER TWO YEARS OF AGE: Application for registration of an animal received by the Association after two years from the date of birth shall be considered for registration only when accompanied by a written statement from the applicant setting forth the reason application was not submitted within the generally accepted registration period. These applications and required fees must be approved by the Board of Directors. Rule 21. REGISTRATION FOR THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED PERSON: In the event of the death of one who normally would apply for registration of cattle, the Association requires there shall be filed in its office all documents necessary to prove the person requesting registration is legally authorized to do so. Rule 22. REGISTRATION BY AFFIDAVIT: In case of neglect or refusal by the seller to register a calf sold at side of dam, registration may be approved by the Board of Directors on the basis of the facts furnished to substantiate the claim. Each affidavit must be accompanied by proof of a sale and payment in full of the purchase price and evidence of whether the dam’s breeding was natural or artificial. Rule 23. REGISTRATION ACCURACY: Accurately kept private records are essential, and in any case where an application is regarded as questionable, the burden of the proof with regard to same shall belong to the applicant, who must sustain his claims by a preponderance of evidence. Whenever the accuracy of data contained in an application to register an animal is challenged, the matter may be referred to the Board of Directors for investigation. Rule 24. MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD: If an animal’s registration has been obtained through misrepresentation or fraud, or if the date of birth, tattoo number, sire, dam or service information or any other fact regarding the animal has been misrepresented, the Board of Directors or the executive committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems necessary. 24 / 2015 Hereford Handbook

SECTION IV: TRANSFER OF REGISTRATIONS

Rule 1. RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the seller of registered Herefords to execute properly the official transfer of ownership to the buyer. Every change of ownership of an animal used for breeding purposes must be recorded by official transfer on the American Hereford Record. No entry on the face of the certificate of registry shall be made except in the office of the Association and any unauthorized entry shall render a certificate null and void, subject to issuance of a replacement certificate at an additional fee. Rule 2. IDENTIFICATION: It shall be the duty of the seller, before offering a registered Hereford for sale or applying for transfer, to verify that the animal carries legible tattoo marks matching those entered on its certificate. Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER: Application for transfer shall be made either electronically through AHA’s online service or in hard copy form on the reverse side of the registration certificate and signed by the seller or an authorized agent. The application should be legibly completed and must specify name and location of the buyer and date of delivery. For bred females, service information is also required. Rule 4. COWS WITH CALF AT SIDE: When a cow is transferred with a calf at side, the calf must first be registered to the individual, partnership or corporation in whose name the cow was registered on the date of birth of the calf. A separate transfer of the calf is then required to the new owner. This is often referred to as a “transfer on entry.” (See backside of registration application.) Rule 5. CALF TRANSFERRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION: As described above, a calf must first be registered in the membership name of the dam’s owner at the time of birth. Then a separate transfer to the new owner is required. Rule 6. TRANSFER BY AFFIDAVIT: In the event of neglect or refusal by the seller to apply for transfer of registration, transfer may be recorded if approved by a majority of the Board of Directors on the basis of the facts furnished to substantiate the claim. Each affidavit must be accompanied by proof of sale and payment in full of the purchase price of the animal. Rule 7. TRANSFERS CONSIGNED TO PUBLIC SALE: Sale managers or their representatives may fill in the buyer’s name on the application for transfer of animals consigned to public sales, and if authorized by the consignor, sign such transfers in his stead. Such applications must indicate the name of the sale manager or agent representing the consignor. Applications executed under this rule are subject to Rule 12 of this section. Rule 8. TRANSFER FROM THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED PERSON: In the event of the death of the owner of Hereford cattle, the Association requires that there should be filed in its office, documents showing the person requesting transfer is legally authorized and entitled to request such transfer. Applications executed under this rule are also subject to Rule 13 of this section. Rule 9. TRANSFER OF EXPORTED ANIMALS: Application for transfer of an animal exported to another country shall be made with a regular Transfer Application. Rule 10. RESPONSIBILITY OF LEGAL TITLE: A transfer of registration on the records of the American Hereford Association is not to be construed as the conveyance of legal title by the Association. The Association shall in no way be involved in or assume liability for the purchase, sale or terms of the sale of registered Herefords or the passage of legal title thereto. Rule 11. JOINTLY OWNED ANIMALS: No animal shall be transferred to more than four owners of record at any one time. A “syndicate” or similar type entity consisting of one or more individuals, firms, etc. may be listed as one or more of the four designated owners of record. Rule 12. MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD: If an animal’s registration has been transferred through misrepresentation or fraud, the Board of Directors or the executive committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems

appropriate as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws, including, without limitation, suspension of the animal’s registration and any registrations of descendants of such animal and refusals of the Association to receive subsequent application of any kind from any person implicated in the misrepresentation or fraud. Rule 13. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: A certificate of registry does not establish legal ownership of cattle but simply reflects the name in which cattle are registered on the books of the Association. The Association will usually make any requested change or transfer of cattle registration upon the presentation, to the Association, of the Registry Certificate covering the cattle and purporting to be signed with the name in which the Registry Certificate is issued. Due to the large number of transfers, it is impractical for the Association to verify signatures or require proof that the person signing the Registry Certificate and requesting change or transfer is in fact authorized to do so. Accordingly, a Registry Certificate should be kept in a safe place to insure against its falling into the hands of an unauthorized person who could then cause change or transfer of registration on the Association’s books and the issuance of a new Registry Certificate. If the Association receives conflicting instructions regarding any change or transfer of registration, the Association will, unless restrained by appropriate court order, honor the request of the person presenting the appropriate Registry Certificate.

SECTION V: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

Rule 1. DNA PROFILING: All bulls used in an artificial insemination program must be DNA profiled and a record of their DNA profile must be filed with the Association before calves sired artificially by such bulls shall be eligible for registration or before Non-Owner AI Certificates may be purchased. The official policy of the Association is to use DNA only for parentage verification as of December 2002. Rule 2. AI BULL PERMIT: The breeder using a bull for artificial breeding purposes must have received an AI bull permit issued by the Association. The Association must have on file a DNA profile report for the bull and his parents before the AI bull permit will be issued. Rule 3. DEATH OF BULLS: Calves conceived after the death of a bull shall be eligible for registration under the same conditions and provisions governing the eligibility of calves conceived by AI. The Association may request that calves sired by deceased bulls be parentage verified. Ownership of a deceased bull may be transferred if they are AI permitted. Rule 4. LABELING OF SEMEN: Semen must be properly identified by name and registration number of the bull and the date of collection. Unlabeled or mislabeled semen should not be used to produce calves for registration in the American Hereford Record. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of record or each co-owner of record of a bull used artificially to require each person or organization collecting, processing and freezing semen to identify the semen before freezing. Rule 5. WITHIN HERD USE: No Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service are required to register the resulting offspring when both cow and bull are in the same recorded ownership. When the cow and bull are not in the same recorded ownership, Rule 6 below applies. Rule 6. OUT-OF-HERD CALVES BY NON-OWNED SIRES: All sires used in AI service must be DNA profiled. Bulls that are DNA profiled after January 1, 1986, must also have both parents’ DNA profiles on file with AHA to qualify for Non-Owner AI Certificates. A DNA profile may be obtained by sending the appropriate hair samples to AHA’s official DNA lab for processing. DNA profiles from eligible animals, which originate in the official DNA lab of other Hereford associations, will be accepted for processing by AHA. Those sires for which a parent is not available for DNA profiling may only be used for AI service in the herds of the recorded owners, unless such bulls qualify for analysis to provide a derived type for the dead parent. (Contact AHA for further information on this special ruling.)

The following requirements shall apply to register calves conceived artificially when the recorded owner of the female is not the recorded owner or one of the recorded owners of the sire at the time of conception: Option A: • A bull may enter the Non-Owner AI Sire Program, which allows the owner(s) of a bull to sell semen without the need of an AI certificate for registration of the offspring of the bull. Calves born on or after December 1, 2006, are eligible for registry under this program. • For a bull to be entered into this program, an agreement must be signed by all owners of the bull and kept on file at the AHA. If the bull is owned by a syndicate, the owners listed on the certificate will need to sign the agreement along with the designated representative of the syndicate. • For a bull to be entered into this program, he must have an AI permit issued (see Rule 2). • There is a one-time fee of $250 to enter a bull into this program. Once a bull is entered into the program, he will not be allowed to switch back to the certificate program (Option B). Option B: • The breeder (recorded owner of the female at time of conception) must obtain a Non-Owner AI Certificate of Service for each calf to be recorded from the individual or firm supplying the semen and such certificates must accompany the application for registration of the resulting offspring. • The recorded owner of the bull from which the semen was sold is obligated to supply the number of Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service contracted for at the time the semen was purchased. • Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service may be obtained from the Association by active members of the Association who are the recorded owner or co-owners of the bull at a fee established by the Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of the owner of the dam at the time of service to complete the Non-Owner AI Certificate of Service. Rule 7. LIMITATIONS: The Board may cancel the Non-Owner AI Permit for any bull which has been scientifically documented as being a carrier of a deleterious gene which produces an economically important genetic defect in his calves. Rule 8. LIMITATIONS: The Board may restrict or limit the number of Non-Owner AI Certificates for an individual bull if, in the judgement of the Board and based on scientific information, such bull is being used so excessively as to cause irreparable damage to the breed’s genetic base. Rule 9. NON-OWNER SEMEN CERTIFICATE ALLOCATION FOR MULTI-OWNER SIRES: To obtain AI Certificates from a multi-owned sire, one must be a recorded owner or co-owner of the sire. Certificates will be issued on request to any recorded owner. Contractual agreements regarding certificate privileges among multi-owners are the responsibility of those owners. In the instance where a recorded owner of the sire is a multi-owner group, it is the responsibility of the owner group’s designated spokesman to handle the distribution of non-owner AI semen certificates. Individual members of the multi-owner group, not otherwise recorded as one of the four recorded owners of record of the sire, will be required to secure NonOwner AI Certificates of Service from a recorded owner in order to register offspring of the sire from their recorded dams. The American Hereford Association (AHA) will provide a service whereby an AHA member can participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement” for bulls. When members participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement,” they can be individually invoiced for AI certificates when calves are registered. Rule 10. SEMEN DONATIONS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: The Association will make donated AI Certificates of Service available for use by colleges or universities 2015 Hereford Handbook / 25

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when a breeder makes a donation of semen from a qualified bull. The semen certificates will be issued to the college or university at no cost to the breeder. The following rules must be complied with: • The semen must be a donation to the college or university. • The breeder must apply for the donation certificates in the form of a letter to AHA indicating the institution to which the donation is made. • The bull must qualify under the current rules for NonOwner AI Certificates of Service. • The certificates and semen must be used by the institution that received the donation. Applications for registry from any other party will not be accepted. • Upon approval by the Association, donated AI Certificates of Service will be issued directly to the college or university. Rule 11. LIABILITY: The issuance of Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service by the Association should in no way be construed as guaranteeing conception, or that the resulting calf shall be eligible for registration. There shall be no refunding of fees paid to the Association for these certificates.

SECTION VI: IMPORTING OF REGISTERED HEREFORDS

Rule 1. EXPORT CERTIFICATE: Registration of an animal originally recorded in the Herd Book of a member of the World Hereford Council shall be accepted only if a registry certificate is issued by the recognized registry organization of the country of origin. Rule 2. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION: Registration may be applied for within one year by the breeder importing an animal originally recorded in the Herd Book of another member of the World Hereford Council and whose name appears as purchaser on the export certificate. The registry fee must accompany the request for registration. Rule 3. REGISTRATION OF CALVES IMPORTED IN DAM: If a cow was bred prior to importation and a record of service does not appear on the export certificate, the owner of the sire on the date of service must certify to the particulars of service through the recognized registry organization of the country of origin. When the imported cow was bred by artificial insemination there must be on file with the recognized registry organization in the county of origin a blood type or DNA profile of the service sire. When the imported dam was bred artificially by a bull owned by a breeder in the U.S. and where no semen interest is owned by the breeder in the exporting country, a Non-Owner AI Certificate of Service must accompany the application for registry of the resulting progeny. Rule 4. REGISTRATION OF CALVES IMPORTED AT SIDE: Registration of a calf imported at side of its dam shall be accepted only if the calf is also registered in the same recognized registry organization and a registry certificate has been received by the American Hereford Association (AHA). Rule 5. SEMEN INTEREST IN A BULL DOMICILED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY: To use semen or to sell Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service, the bull must be recorded in the American Hereford Record by a member (either a member residing in the U.S. or non-resident dues paying member) of the American Hereford Association. All DNA profile rules apply. Rule 6. REGISTRATION OF CALVES RESULTING FROM EGGS IMPORTED FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY will require a DNA profile match of the subject animal, the sire and the dam on file with the Association.

SECTION VII: DNA PROFILING

Rule 1. DNA PROFILING: Over a period of years a vast amount of technical information has become available and DNA profiling is now a useful tool for Association members. DNA has been proven to be more accurate than blood type in proving parentage. Applying for the DNA profile of an animal requires a request to AHA for a DNA profile kit for each animal to be tested. The 26 / 2015 Hereford Handbook

request must include the name and registry number of the animal to be tested. The kit will contain all the necessary instructions for securing a hair sample and the shipping instructions to send the sample to the designated AHA laboratory. Hair is the tissue sample of choice for the DNA profile. When pulling hair, it is best to pull at least 80 hairs from a clean area above the switch. The hair must have a visible follicle attached at the base of the root in order to produce enough DNA for validation. Rule 2. AI SIRES: The rules of the Association require all sires of calves conceived artificially to be DNA profiled before their calves are eligible for registration. It is wise to have all herd bulls hair sampled early in life to make sure that the semen can be used after their death. Rule 3. DNA PARENTAGE VERIFICATION OF AI AND ET BORN CALVES: Starting December 1, 2006, the AHA will parentage verify every 250th calf registered with a service type of artificial insemination (AI) or Embryo Transfer (ET). If a calf is selected for verification under this program, the registration of the calf will be held until the parentage verification is complete. If the calf is from a mating of an AI sire and its dam is not available for sampling, the next calf registered will be selected without interruption of registration. The AHA will assume the DNA lab cost of parentage verification of the calf and DNA profile work on the dam (if required). Rule 4. ALL ANIMALS: The Association may require that any animal for which entry application is received or which has been registered by the Association be subjected to a DNA profile test to verify breed purity and accuracy of the recorded parentage. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors or the Executive Vice President may require that a DNA profile be made, by such agencies as it or he may designate, of any Hereford animal which has been alleged to have been incorrectly recorded or for any animal for which tissue analysis is deemed advisable. It shall be the duty of the owner or owners of record of any animal in question and the owner or owners of record of the purported sire and dam to afford the Association or its representatives reasonable opportunity to secure DNA samples from the animals involved in the investigation. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is empowered to determine who shall pay the costs of any investigation, including laboratory fees assessed under the provisions of this rule. Rule 5. REFUSAL: If the owner of record shall refuse reasonable opportunity to the Association or its designated agents to secure DNA samples as set forth in Rule 3 of this Section, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws, including without limitation the suspension of the registration of the animal in question. Rule 6. NON-REGISTERED ANIMALS: The Association may collect and maintain DNA profiles on animals other than registered animals. The Association may, from time to time, compare the DNA profiles of registered animals and the DNA profiles of animals with respect to which applications for registration have been submitted with the DNA profiles of nonregistered animals. The Association may deny registration to, or revoke the registration of, any animal based on this comparison.

SECTION VIII: RULES REGARDING CLONES

Rule 1. ONLY REPLICATION CELL-CLONED animals shall be eligible for registration. Rule 2. THE CELL DONOR animal must be DNA-marker typed. Rule 3. THE BREEDER of the cell-donor animal must be identified as the breeder of the cell-cloned offspring. Rule 4. THE OWNER OF RECORD of the cell-donor, on the date of biopsy removal, will be identified as the first owner,

unless the calf is the result of a pregnant recipient, purchased embryo — fresh or frozen — in which case the purchaser may be identified as the first owner. Rule 5. DNA MARKER typing of the cell-cloned animal, or recipient dams, may be required by the Association. Rule 6. CALVES CONCEIVED AFTER DEATH of celldonor animals shall be eligible for registration under the same conditions and provisions governing the eligibility of calves prior to the death of said animal. Rule 7. REGISTRATION OF CELL-CLONED transplants shall be made on a special form, provided by the Association, at the regular fee, plus an additional fee as determined by the Board of Directors. Rule 8. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES issued for cellcloned transplants shall be so designated. The registration number of the animal, which is being cell-cloned, shall also be stated on the registration certificate. Rule 9. NOTHING SET FORTH herein should be construed as an indication that the Association takes any position as to the ownership rights, if any, of retained cell material. That is a separate matter reserved for discussion and/or negotiation between the buyer and seller. Rule 10. INITIAL BREEDING VALUES – EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES (EPDs) generated from National Cattle Evaluation for a cloned animal shall be the same values as the cell-donor animal. All data of future progeny from a cloned animal will be pooled with the cell-donor progeny data for genetic evaluation.

SECTION IX: GENETIC DEFECT POLICY

Procedures for collecting abnormality data and reporting the information to the AHA membership: Physical and functional abnormalities are present in all breeds of cattle. In order to monitor abnormalities in Hereford cattle, the American Hereford Association requests the collection of abnormality information from AHA members on a voluntary basis. Specialist, Dr. David Steffen, veterinarian for the University of Nebraska Veterinary and Biomedical Science Department, has worked closely with many breeds in the area of genetic abnormalities. The AHA will be working with him to diagnose abnormalities as being genetic or non-genetic in origin. Not all abnormalities are genetic in origin. Some defects can be attributed to sickness or nutrition. Dr. Steffen works to determine the root cause of the defect.

All AHA members are invited to read the procedures for reporting genetic abnormalities.

A. Reporting Physical Abnormalities to AHA Any AHA member who becomes aware of a possible physical or functional abnormality in an AHA-registered animal shall immediately notify the AHA Director of Breed Improvement at 816-842-3757. Upon receiving notification of a possible physical functional abnormality, the AHA Records Department will take the following steps to confirm the abnormality and determine if it is genetic in origin: • Provide the member with an abnormality report form, which the member shall promptly complete and return to the AHA: • Provide the member with instructions for collecting and submitting for analysis as deemed appropriate blood and tissue samples from the animal in question. The reporting member shall promptly comply with all AHA instructions regarding the gathering and submission of tissue and blood samples. B. AHA Genetic Consultant The AHA will refer confirmed physical abnormalities to a genetic consultant for analysis. The genetic consultant

shall be chosen by the AHA Board. Currently the genetic consultant is David Steffen, DVM PhD, from the University of Nebraska. The AHA genetic consultant is responsible for determining if sufficient evidence exists to establish a definite cause of a particular physical abnormality. All AHA members shall cooperate fully in any investigation necessary to such determination. The genetic consultant will advise the Board of diagnostic criteria for established genetic diseases and will evaluate evidence to determine if diagnostic criteria are met. Dr. Steffen will perform these evaluations as a pathologist for the Nebraska University Diagnostic Center. C. Notification to Owners of Affected Animals and Owners of Parents of Affected Animals Once a physical abnormality has been confirmed and parentage has been verified, all owners of record of the abnormal animal and owners of record of the parents of the abnormal animal will receive the following information from the AHA: • A description of the physical abnormality in question. • The recorded sire and dam of the abnormal animal. • Whether as a preliminary matter the abnormality appears to be genetic in origin. • If the abnormality appears to be genetic, what steps are planned to determine whether the parents of the abnormal animal are carriers of the physical abnormality. D. Notification to AHA Membership Upon confirmation that an AHA-registered animal has produced a sufficient number of abnormal progeny (at least two confirmed, parent-identified cases or a single positive DNA test — see Section E), the AHA will immediately notify by certified mail the owners of record of the confirmed carrier of the AHA’s intent to designate their animal as a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect. Such designation will become final 30 days after mailing of the certified letters. Any AHA member who may be aggrieved by the AHA’s proposed designation of a particular animal as a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect may file a complaint with the AHA Executive Committee at any time prior to the time the designation becomes final. The filing of such a complaint will stay the confirmed carrier designation until the completion of the Executive Committee proceedings and, if necessary, any further proceedings before an arbitrator or the AHA Board. A finding of no probable cause by the Executive Committee shall operate to make the confirmed carrier designation final. An animal that has been designated as a confirmed carrier of a genetic abnormality shall be placed on a confirmed carrier list, which will be printed as scheduled in the Hereford World and which will be available upon request. Animals born before Jan. 1, 1975, will not be included in the list. If an animal is determined to be a confirmed carrier of a specific genetic abnormality, the AHA shall add a special code to the animal’s registration to indicate this fact. The AHA will not give notice of confirmed or suspected genetic abnormalities to any AHA member or to any owners of related AHA-registered animals except as specifically set out in these rules. Any other notification is the sole responsibility of the owner(s) of the confirmed or suspected carrier parent. E. DNA Genetic Abnormality Testing In the case the AHA identifies a gene marker test for a genetic abnormality, animals may be tested to determine carrier status by an AHA approved laboratory. If breeders wish to officially confirm an animal free of a genetic abnormality and designate it as such on the animal’s pedigree, then the following guidelines must be met: • The breeder must request the DNA test kit from the AHA Records Department. • The results of the test must be returned directly to AHA from the official lab.

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F. Classification of Genetic Abnormalities The AHA currently recognizes the following physical abnormalities that have been confirmed by its genetic consultant to be genetic in origin under certain circumstances: • CLASS I (LETHAL) Snorter Dwarfism Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema) Internal Hydrocephalus Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE) • CLASS II (NON-LETHAL) Hypotrichosis Dermoid Alopecia/Dyserythropoiesis Color Dilutor G. Description of Defects • CLASS I (LETHAL) Snorter Dwarfism – Symptoms: Undersized, short-legged, short-bodied animal, usually potbellied with noisy breathing. Several different types include a broad-headed, bulging forehead, and a long- and mature-headed kind. X-ray of 10-dayold dwarfs may show abnormal lumbar vertebrae. Most cases are simple autosomal recessive; some forms are incomplete dominance. – Confirmation: Pathologic exam Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema) – Symptoms: Calves will be of normal size at birth. May not be able to get up or lift head. A sudden touch or loud noise may cause a vigorous extension of the legs and neck. Contraction (muscle spasms) may last one or two minutes and can be made to reappear. Simple autosomal recessive. – Confirmation: Histopath of nervous tissue or biochemical test Internal Hydrocephalus (water head) – Symptoms: Excess fluid is present in the brain which may result in a bulging forehead. Calves are usually born dead or die shortly after birth. Some cases may be environmental. Needs careful diagnosis. Simple autosomal recessive. – Confirmation: Gross pathologic exam Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE) – Symptoms: Age of onset (occurrence of the first seizure) can be variable, ranging from birth to several months of age. Occurrence and persistence of seizures may be influenced by environmental stressors such as temperature extremes (e.g., extreme cold during calving) or increased physical activity (e.g., processing at vaccination or weaning). Upon initial onset of seizure episodes individuals will typically lie on their side with all limbs extended in a rigid state. Manual flexing of the limbs is possible, but return to the extended position occurs after release. Seizure episodes may last from several minutes to more than an hour. Autosomal recessive. – No anatomic abnormalities or histologic lesions detected. – Confirmation: AHA approved expert • CLASS II (NON-LETHAL) Hypotrichosis (hairlessness) – Symptoms: Partial to almost complete lack of hair. Affected calves are often born with very short, fine, kinky hair that may fall out leaving bare spots or areas particularly susceptible to rubbing. The condition may vary in expression as the animal matures and is usually less noticeable in older animals. The haircoat color will sometimes appear “frosted” or “silverish.” Tail switch may be underdeveloped. Simple autosomal recessive. – Confirmation: Megatrichohyaline granule skin biopsy

Dermoid (feather eyes) – Symptoms: Skin-like masses of tissue occur on the eye or eyelid. Animals may become partially or completely blind. Polygenic inheritance. – Confirmation: Clinical diagnosis with photos or biopsy Alopecia/Anemia, Dyserythropoiesis – Symptoms: Short, curly hair, hair loss on neck and shoulder. Progressive generalized hair loss. White areas appear dirty and calves are anemic. – Confirmation: Blood test for anemia plus skin biopsy Color Dilutor – Symptoms: Carrier Hereford bulls or females when mated to black cattle can produce offspring with a haircoat that is gray, smokey or chocolate color. – Confirmation: Clinical diagnosis with photos H. Lethal vs. Non-Lethal A lethal genetic abnormality is a genetic abnormality which usually results in death of the animal or production of the animal is significantly impaired causing major economic loss. Non-lethal abnormalities do not cause death, nor do they significantly affect production or commercial profitability. Nonlethals may, however, cause economic loss to seedstock producers. I. Breeding to Avoid Abnormalities Breeders that may have a problem with a simple recessive abnormality can make use of available DNA-based diagnostic tests or implement mating systems designed to reduce the frequency of the abnormal gene in their herds and the breed. Where a DNA-based test is available, breeders can directly test animals for the presence of a specific mutation causing the disease. Animals confirmed to be carriers should be used cautiously, and serious consideration should be given to their removal from the seedstock breeding herd. However, breeders should guard against carelessly throwing away good genetics because a sire or dam is a carrier unless that animal’s good characteristics remain available in the breed from another source. In the absence of a DNA-based test, mating systems should rely on the use of bulls known not to have produced affected calves. Sons of carrier animals can be used if they have been tested free of the abnormality through a series of special test matings. Mating a bull to seven affected females, 17 carrier cows or 35 of his own daughters with no abnormal offspring provides three ways to test for the presence of a recessive gene. With specific regard to non-lethal abnormalities, each breeder must assess the potential economic impact the abnormality may have on his operation. J. Predicted Outcome of Certain Matings Using Hypotrichosis as an Example Hypotrichosis (non-lethal) results from homozygosity of a simple autosomal recessive gene. This means that both parents must possess the hypotrichosis gene in order to produce an affected calf. Approximately 25% of the calves resulting from the mating of two carrier animals will be affected, while 50% will be normal appearing but carriers of hypotrichosis, and the remaining 25% will be normal and non-carriers. Possible matings and the predicted outcomes are shown in the table below: Affected Unaffected Unaffected Matings1 Hypotrichosis Carrier Normal hh × hh hh × Hh hh × HH Hh × Hh Hh × HH HH × HH

100% 50% 0% 25% 0% 0%

0% 50% 100% 50% 50% 0%

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Visit Hereford Websites Hereford.org features:

The Event Central page gives you information on upcoming events. This information can be viewed in four ways by clicking on “Details,” “Calendar,” “Timeline” or “Map” at the top of the page. The menu on the left allows you to filter the events by clicking on the event type and/or a certain state. The Hereford Marketplace is easily accessible from any page by clicking on the “Marketplace” link at the top of the page. Here you’ll find sale information on production sales, private treaty sales, commercial females and feeder calves as well as semen catalogs. Sale catalogs can be viewed in two ways: flip format and PDF. The Marketplace also includes links to Hereford Photoshop, ShopHereford.com and sale results. The Education Center is a resource for information about managing Herefords and beef cattle. The page includes links to fact sheets on body condition scoring, whole herd TPR, EPDs and much more. Recently added is a page featuring Hereford educational videos. By clicking on the “HW Magazine” link at the top of any page, you can view the current Hereford World issue, as well as back issues. Issues will be posted in a flip-style, allowing you to turn each page just like you would read the actual magazine, as well as as PDFs of the editorial content. “National Shows Results” is an option under “Favorites” or you can find it under the Seedstock tab and “Shows and Events.” After clicking on the “National Show Results” you can select the show from which you would like to see results. Click on the arrows to drill down within each show to see division winners and class placings. You can click on a picture to see it enlarged.

Other sites:

HerefordBeef.org — This site is the home of Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC. The site showcases exciting new recipes and contains a complete list of CHB retail supermarkets, retail distributors and foodservice distributors by state. HerefordFeederCattle.com — A free online tool for buyers or sellers to view, list or purchase Hereford or Hereford-influenced feeder cattle. HerefordResource.com — This password-protected site was developed for state Hereford associations as well as individual breeders to be able to download communication tools to help promote Herefords. Visitors to the site can download the American Hereford Association’s (AHA’s) national ad and radio script. To request a password, e-mail adenton@hereford.org. HerefordPhotoShop.com — An online show photo store for Hereford exhibitors. The site also includes a password-protected area for media professionals. HerefordYouthFoundation.org — The online home for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). The site includes how individuals can support the Foundation as well as highlight HYFA activities and scholarships. ShopHereford.com — Your one-stop shop for everything you need to ride for the brand and support the AHA, National Junior Hereford Association, HYFA and CHB. Don’t miss these Hereford pages on Facebook — Buy Hereford, National Junior Hereford Association and Team Hereford. Follow us on Twitter @HerefordAssoc

In the top right-hand corner of any page, you will notice the search function. Type in whatever you are looking for and it will find the information anywhere on the site.

The “Juniors” area is full of information for junior members and junior advisors.

Looking for a particular page? Click on “Quick Links” at the bottom of any page for a dropdown menu of all the pages on the site listed by category.

American Hereford Association Vision Statement To be the preferred beef breed for producers and consumers.

Mission Statement AHA will provide the leadership to record, protect, promote and facilitate the production and consumption of Hereford beef.

Strategic Intent Statement The American Hereford Association will grow its herd book cow numbers by 1% a year, registrations 3-5% per year and its commercial bull market share to 22% by 2015. This will be achieved by delivering practical tools, trusted documentation, targeted education, innovative marketing and member services to progressive, profit-oriented seedstock producers, commercial cow-calf producers, feeders and packers who value increased efficiency, predictability and differentiation.

Core Strategies

I. Improve the overall quality, consistency, predictability and profitability of Hereford genetics.

II. Build strategic alliances.

III. Continue to grow the Certified Hereford Beef (CHB速) program. IV. Increase investment in member and customer education and service.

V. Increase focus of communicating the profitability advantage of Hereford genetics.

VI. Grow non-traditional revenue. VII. Cultivate the growth and development of juniors and young breeders.

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C&L Federal 485T 9Y

P43215515 Owned with C&L Hereford Ranch and Brandt Family P42873931 Calves sell in 2015 Sexed About Time embryos available

MSF Brenda 26B

43508039 “Pot of Gold Time” P43463575 Purchased in 2014 by the Purchased in 2014 by the Lutt Family in Nebraska. Doyle Family in Minnesota. Full sister sells and sexed full sib embryos sell!! Maternal sisters sell!!

Golden-Oak 12E Rebekah 45R MSF Si

Mike Sorensen Family Box 221, Greenfield, IA 50849 Mike 641-745-7949 mikelpi@yahoo.com www.mikesorensenfamily.com

LENTH HEREFORDS

GOEHRING HEREFORDS Bill and Becky Goehring 2634 Clearwood Ave. Libertyville, IA 52567 Bill’s cell 641-919-9365 keosalebarn@netins.net www.keosauquasaleco.com

Jackson Hereford Farms 10 Indian Ave., Mechanicsville, IA 52306 LeRoy 319-480-2528 cdj@netins.net FOR SALE – BULLS, FEMALES, SHOW STEERS AND HEIFERS (HORNED AND POLLED) Registered Herefords Since 1890

Casteel Polled Herefords 14904 160th St. Perry, Iowa 50220

RC 515-490-5502 Sara 515-344-8527 CasteelPolledHerefords@gmail.com www.casteelpolledherefords.com

Steve Landt Herefords Steve, Jinny, Erin and Adrienne Landt 33848 W. Ave. Union, IA 50258 641-486-5472

Bulls and Females for Sale Private Treaty Year Round Google “Lenth Herefords” for website Doug and Marilyn Lenth 13690 130th St. Postville, IA 52162 Cell 563-380-5656

Amos Hereford Farm Craig and Denise Amos Indianola, Iowa 515-961-5847 515-238-9852 Cell cdamos@msn.com

43417799 Wide Angle STC 01 x CT Annie 68L

John and Joell Deppe with boys Montana, Chance, Austin and Nick 21938 — 150th St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 home phone: 563-672-3531 John, cell 563-599-5035 Joell, cell 563-599-5038 josiedeppe@gmail.com webcowsdeppebros.com

Anthony, Katie and Wyatt Monroe 515-689-5275 amonroe81@gmail.com www.baja-cattle.com Cattle located in Truro, Iowa

HEREFORDS The Tom and Jo Heidt Family 3388 240th St. Lockridge, IA 52635

David Trowbridge Tabor, Iowa 402-740-7033 david_trowbridge@msn.com

Cell 608-574-2309

www.amosherefordfarm.com Hereford.org

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DPH HT 10Y 507 Vic 4042

DOB: Sept. 7, 2014 • BW 2.9; WW 59; YW 92; MM 31; M&G 60

DHP HT 10Y Logic Vic 4023

DOB: Aug. 30, 2014 • BW 2.0; WW 47; YW 82; MM 24; M&G 47

DPH HT 10Y Logic Vic 4013

DOB: Aug. 29, 2014 • BW 2.1; WW 54; YW 90; MM 24; M&G 51

Our program is simple. We select AI sires to use on our Dam of Distinction cows. We select the better bull calves of these matings to mix and match on select females of AI sires. We try to load the pedigrees full of proven, high performance cows.

The goal is to improve the quality of our cow herd, like what most breeders do. Stop by for a visit anytime.

DPH P606 WC10H VIC 4038

P43575463 — Calved: Sept. 4, 2014 — Tattoo: RE 4038 REMITALL BOOMER 46B {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} PW VICTOR BOOMER P606 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P24020737 PW VICTORIA 964 8114 {DLF,HYF,IEF} DR WORLD CLASS 517 10H {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} DPH 10H CLASS ACT FF VIC 6007 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} P42810235 DPH 007 VIC FF VIC 5105

4038’s Dam of Distinction BW 4.6; WW 52; YW 72; MM 34; M&G 60

• This P606 son is the one we have been waiting for.

Gary and Frances Duvall 1082 Hwy. 97 • Lockwood, MO 65682 417-232-4817 • duvallherefords@keinet.net Herdsman: Jason Swihart 417-737-1212

MISSOURI BREEDERS Success Breeds Success

Al and M.D. Bonebrake Springfield, MO Steve Greene, manager 417-693-7881 stevegreene@gmail.com

Rusty and Marijane Miller 20500 Sioux Dr. Tom, Siu and Clare Luthy Lebanon, MO 65536 4789 S. Farm Rd. 193 Jeff & Stephanie Rawie Rusty, cell 317-840-7811 Rogersville, MO 65742 Aaron & Kylie Noble Marijane, cell 417-861-1755 11768 W. Farm Rd. 34 317-341-3846 tluthy@mac.com Walnut Grove, MO 65770 millerherefords@yahoo.com www.l3farms.com 417-209-5538 www.millerherefords.com jeffrawie24@yahoo.com

REYNOLDS HEREFORDS Gary and Frances Duvall 1082 Hwy. 97 Lockwood, MO 65682 417-232-4817 417-827-2163 cell duvallherefords@keinet.net Herdsman: Jason Swihart 417-737-1212

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Matt, Barb, Tye and Makayla 1071 C.R. 1231 Huntsville, MO 65259 Cell 660-676-3788 Home 660-277-3679 reynoldscattle@cvalley.net www.reynoldsherefords.com Annual Sale Last Sunday in October

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Herefords LLC Sam Starks P.O. Box 255 Salem, MO 65560 573-729-3524

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Polled Hereford & Angus

This space is available!

Brad, Shannon, Phillip and Emmalee 573-517-2999 bradmuellerph@yahoo.com

Contact Joe Rickabaugh 785-633-3188 or jrick@hereford.org

Don and Diann 573-547-6732

Polled Herefords and Red Angus Breeding Stock Available Hereford.org

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ABRA 0109 MR RED 3B ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43463877 — Calved: Jan. 7, 2014 — Tattoo: LE 3B/RE ABRA

GOLDEN OAK OUTCROSS 18U {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} H W4 PURE COUNTRY 0109 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43091171 HH MISS ADVANCE 316N 1ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

GOLDEN-OAK FUSION 3S {DLF,HYF,IEF} GOLDEN-OAK 60D MALLORY 15M HH ADVANCE 0024K {SOD}{DLF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINET 496 1ET

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} K&B RED LADY 8045U {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42904676 K&B DOMINETTE 2510 {DOD}

RRH MR FELT 3008 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF MISS 459 F284 CL 1 DOMINO 0140K 1ET {SOD} K&B STARDUST 9626

CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ -1.8 4.6 63 112 23 55 2.8 114 1.44 1.40 1.6 0.001 0.72 0.12 25 14 21 33

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• BW 75 lb., WW 962 lb., YW 1,465 lb. • Explosive growth • Will add muscle mass • Fully pigmented Semen: $35/Straw; $75/Certificate Mark, Terry and Sabrina Abramovitz Brianne and Logan Bishop 6969 Bass Ln. • Columbia, MO 65201 573-864-6475 Cell • 573-441-9951 Home/Fax telwing@gmail.com • www.abracattleco.com Visitors always welcome

Bulls for sale private treaty Watch for consignments to local and national Hereford sales

McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch Trent, Mary and family 9128 W. Farm Rd. 30 Walnut Grove, MO 65770 417-788-2787 Cell 417-830-7257 Fax 417-863-6884

Bob and Gretchen Thompson 12905 C.R. 4010 Rolla, MO 65401 573-341-3820 bandgthompson@earthlink.net

www.glengrovefarms.com

Supplying the Hereford industry with value-added genetics for 35 years! Hereford.org

JOURNAGAN RANCH Missouri State AGRICULTURE

Marty Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 or 417-838-1482 Fax 417-948-0509 mvlueck@centurytel.net

ROTH HEREFORD FARM Home of RHF THM Supreme 2026 1146 N.E. Hwy. J Windsor, MO 65360 Ed and Carol 660-331-4127 • 660-694-0141 Fax Eddie, Mary, Lane and Levi 660-351-4126 croth745@earthlink.net

Malone Hereford Farm Breeding Stock, Polled Hereford and Cross Steers Alton and Marie Malone

1371 Rd. F Emporia, KS 66801 Phone/Fax 620-342-7538 malone@maloneherefordfarm.com www.maloneherefordfarm.com

6200 N.E. 142nd St. Smithville, MO 64089 816-532-0658 Gary’s cell 816-699-8831 DHF6200@aol.com

KACZMAREK

4K Herefords Jim and Linda Reed P.O. Box 126 Green Ridge, MO 65332 660-527-3507 • Fax 660-527-3379 reedent@iland.net • www.reedent.com Brian, Samara & Terrell Reed 416 North Drive Abernathy, TX 79311 Craig, Natalie, Macy, Mallory & Maggie Reed P.O. Box 124 Green Ridge, MO 65332

Bill and Roberta Kaczmarek Salem, Missouri 573-729-5923 Joe Kaczmarek 417-894-1505 Tony Kaczmarek 573-368-3603 4k@kaczmarekherefords.com www.kaczmarekherefords.com

Travis and Sarah McConnaughy 1199 Co. Rd. 116, Wasola, MO 65773 417-989-0486 t-mc2009@live.com

Jim D. Bellis Family

Jim D. and Carla Bellis Joanna and Jonathan Jamie and Kevin Johansen 17246 Hwy. K Aurora, MO 65605 417-466-8679 JimBellis@missouristate.edu

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Quality Driven Program TEXAS SIZED RESULTS

Spearhead R117 Brigadier X16 — Herd sire CE BW WW YW MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ 3.0 0.1 58 95 30 59 7.1 90 1.31 1.31 1.5 -0.013 0.55 0.27 28 20 22 34

Partnered with Jerry Huth (who has used Brigadier in his program) on X16 semen. Semen is available for purchase. SIRES REPRESENTED ARE: Revolution 4R, Brigadier X16

Powerful set of both herd bull prospects and commercial bulls available always. Contact Donald Parrish 254-679-1200 for more information.

Paul and Sheila Funk 254-248-1915 • 254-289-7657 525 Co. Rd. 51, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 butchfunk@gmail.com www.spearheadranch.com

Spearhead Ranch

TEXAS BREEDERS Kinnear Polled Herefords James, Linda, Jeff, Kristin and Courtney 225 Trailwood Dr. Joshua, TX 76058 817-235-5968 kphcattle@att.net 304

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McMullin Ranch Marbling Matters Larry and Mary Woodson 214-491-7017 Tommy Sutherland 903-583-0898 Bonham, Texas www.stillriverranch.com larrywoodson@gmail.com

Donlie and Linda McMullin SPEARHEAD RANCH Paul and Sheila Funk 254-248-1915 254-289-7657 Cell 525 Co. Rd. 51 Copperas Cove, TX 76522 butchfunk@gmail.com www.spearheadranch.net

1005 Perryman Creek Rd. Copperas Cove, TX 76522 254-547-0172 dboydmc@yahoo.com

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JMS logo color CMYK - 100M, 95Y typeface - Niamey

Kim Prestwood 390 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lenoir, NC 28645 828-728-8920 828-320-7317 “Breeding Quality Herefords for 43 Years”

328 Fowken Farm Rd. Jonesville, SC 29353 Norris Fowler nrfowler@brecwb.com 864-674-5147 Farm Office/Fax 864-427-3330 Office Rogers Fowler 864-426-3281 Greg Fowler 864-674-6837 864-426-7337 Cell Raising Herefords for the past 62 years

PEYTON’S WELL

565 Candy Meadow Farm Rd. Lexington, TN 38351 Rob Helms 731-968-9977 Randy or Steve Helms 731-968-2012 Heath Helms 731-614-3979 Fax 731-967-1445 Hereford.org

POLLED HEREFORDS Lowell, Barbara and Beth Atwood Paul, Linda, Caleb and Luke Epling 133 Edgewood Dr., Stanford, KY 40484 606-669-1455 606-669-2178

MYERS HEREFORD FARM

312 Elmwood Rd. • Statesville, NC 28625 Harry Myers 704-872-7155 Cell 704-450-1598 Fax 704-871-9997 Harry Meyers III 704-872-1234 Cell 704-880-1084 harrymyers1226@att.net www.myersherefordfarm.net Herd Sires: JA L1 Domino 0224, JA L1 Domino 314 and JA L1 Domino 327 Cow Herd: Jamison Herefords and our own selection from 35 years.

385 Sweetwater Rd. N. Augusta, SC 29860 Dr. John L. Williams Ashley Williams, manager 803-279-0641 or 803-279-0049 Herd Certified and Accredited Located: 3 miles northeast of I-20 off U.S. Hwy. 25

Will-Via

Polled Herefords Lavette and Brenda Teeter 2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115 704-664-1947 704-663-1466 Farm

FORREST POLLED HEREFORDS

101-103 N. Main St. Saluda, SC 29138 Earl B. Forrest 864-445-2387 864-445-7080 Office 864-445-3707 Fax Brad Forrest 864-445-7633 Herd Certified and Accredited

Danny Miller 4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd. Knifley, KY 42753 270-465-6984 jmsfarm@msn.com www.jmsvictordomino.com

PARKER BROS. POLLED HEREFORDS David and Paula Parker 129 Banks Rd. Bradyville, TN 37026 615-765-5359 615-765-7260 Fax David cell 615-464-7008 dplp@dtccom.net www.dkmfarms.com

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Terry, Susan, Lillian, Hayley Hayhurst and Delaney Linville 14477 S. Carlisle St., Terre Haute, IN 47802 812-696-2468 • 812-236-0804 Terry’s cell HayhurstFarms@aol.com

Indiana Breeders EVERHART Lawrence and David Duncan

FARMS Bruce, Shoshanna, Blake, Ashley, Jordan and Brian 4072 E. 500 S. Waldron, IN 46182 765-525-9864 317-407-3618 cell

bruce.a.everhart@wellsfargo.com

2609 N. 825 W. Royal Center, IN 46978 Joe cell 765-418-5852 Nick cell 765-586-6541 Joe and Deb Carlson Nick, Rachel, Shaylee and Riggin Rose Goings Laura Morrical • Paige Longstreth www.carlsoncattle.com

R.W. DaVee ENTERPRISES

1471 S. 675 E. Greenfield, IN 46140 Ralph 317-498-2443 Ray 317-727-4227 Ryan 317-501-6448 rayramsey77@gmail.com

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1264 N. Mountain Rd. Wingate, IN 47994 Lawrence cell 765-918-2297 David cell 765-366-0295 davidandjilld@aol.com www.ableacres.com

HUNT Bros.

7940 N. 500 E. Battle Ground, IN 47920 765-567-2409 765-418-0651 cell thunt@fpnmail.com

www.huntbrosherefords.com

Gale, Connie, Todd, Jason, Jennifer, Bryan and Cassie Laudeman

574-298-6470 Gale’s cell 574-209-6470 Jason’s cell cjlaudy@fourway,net www.laudemanfamily.com

Gene and Alice Beck 7157 N. C.R. 500 E. Bainbridge, IN 46105 765-522-3235 765-720-7001 cell Andy Beck cell 765-720-1696 beckpow@ccrtc.com

Clinkenbeard Farms

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3629 5th Rd. Bremen, IN 46506

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Green Meadow Farms Mark and Diane Brescher 4336 W. 150 N. Jasper, IN 47546 812-482-7797

201 W. S.R. 58 Edwardsport, IN 47528 812-328-6258 Gordon Clinkenbeard 821-881-8988 cell

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Leonard Polled Herefords

Sherman and Peggy Leonard P.O. Box 280, Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-2008 Sherman, cell 706-280-9490 Seth Ridley 706-463-5331 • Matt McCurdy 706-280-9002 www.lphcattle.com

Two Powerful Sons of NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET LPH BIG CITY 10Y A45 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43459962 — Calved: Dec. 2, 2013

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Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 Cell 423-754-1213 Clifford Green, Herdsman Cell 423-231-1791 roganfarm@yahoo.com

Johnny and Tanuja Jonathan and Meghan Justin and Meghan 314 Letory Rd. Wartburg, TN 37887 423-346-7304 Jonathan, Cell: 865- 803-9947

1475 Canton Rd., Ste. 100 Marietta, GA 30066 Gary R. Hedrick 770-425-5200 • 770-425-4191 fax 678-858-0914 cell g.hedrick@whitehawkinc.com www.whitehawkbeefmakers.com

TRIPLETT Burns Farms 12733 Old State Hwy. 28 Pikeville, TN 37367 David 615-477-5668 Fax 423-447-2023 Dr. Phillip Burns 423-886-1325 www.burnsfarms.com

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POLLED HEREFORDS James and Doris Triplett 254 Hallmark Rd. Statesville, NC 28625 704-872-7550 704-902-2250 triplettmarble@bellsouth.net

4134 County Hwy. 30 Horton, AL 35980 Glynn Debter 205-429-2040 Perry Debter 205-429-4415 Fax 205-429-3553

Jim O’Mara 3600 Ludlow Rd. Good Hope Community Lena, MS 39094 601-654-3584 omaraj@phelps.com

Woolfolk Farms

131 Hallie Anderson Rd. Jackson, TN 38305 Scott 731-571-7399 John 731-225-2620 Matt 731-571-3265 woolfolkfarms@yahoo.com Facebook – Woolfolk Farms www.wfherefords.com

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WEST VIRGINIA HEREFORD BREEDERS

HAUGHT BROS. Ira Haught

864 Smithville Rd. Harrisville, WV 26362 304-643-4184 304-643-4186 Office ira@haughtlaw.com

A. Goff & Sons 1661 Hazelgreen Rd. Harrisville, WV 26362 304-643-2196 agoffandsons@yahoo.com

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Since 1910 Celebrating our 105th Year

GRASSY RUN

600 Rocky Step Rd. Winfield, WV 25213 Gary Kale 304-586-1790 or 304-552-4464 Cell Aaron Glascock 304-312-7060

Registered Polled Hereford Cattle

Ken and Chris Scott 2586 Grandview Rd. Beaver, WV 25813 304-763-4929 chance37@suddenlink.net

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W.C. Taylor Family 20 Cottage Hill Road Petersburg, WV 26847 Sonny 304-257-1557 Michael 304-257-1040 mwtaylor@frontiernet.net

This space is available! CONTACT John Meents

419-306-7480 or jmeents@hereford.org

Polled Herefords Since 1954 192 Ruger Dr. Harrisville, WV 26362 Butch 304-643-4438

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McDonald Polled Herefords W. Michael McDonald Rt. 2, Box 215A Jane Lew, WV 26378 304-884-6669 Home 304-745-3870 Office 304-677-5944 Cell

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Derek M. Haught

248 River Bend Ln. Smithville, WV 26178 304-477-3818 Home 304-206-7613 Cell derek@fivestarherefords.com www.fivestarherefords.com

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304-863-3635 304-481-2461 cell

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Rollie Baumgarten 701—290-3469

Jake Baumgarten 701-290-3450 4260 127th Ave. S.W., Belfield, ND 58622 www.baumgartencattle.com

HELBLING HEREFORDS

Duane, Joana, Taylor and

Thomas Friesz 4785 Co. Rd. 83 4465 34th St., P.O. Box 67 Mandan, ND 58554 New Salem, ND 58563 joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com Jim 701-663-7123 www.frieszlivestock.com Fred 701-663-0137 Selling bulls and females Wayne 701-471-4391 private treaty of polled Herefords, Helbling95@msn.com Breeders Corriedale sheep and Boer goats.

Craig, Kayla and Kain 40 93rd Ave. N.W. Halliday, ND 58636 701-548-8243 Cell 701-260-0058 craigp@ndgateway.com

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Rollie, April and Jake 4260 127th Ave. S.W. Belfield, ND 58622 701-575-8292 701-290-3469 www.baumgartencattle.com

Carl, Lindsay, Casey, Dru and Stetson Olson 16068 24th St. S.E. Argusville, ND 58005 Cell 701-361-0684 Edward Olson 701-238-3601 Red Power Sale – Feb. 20, 2014 www.olsonredpower.com olsoncandc@aol.com

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Cattle Company Steve Wolff 122 N. 12th St. Oakes, ND 58474 701-710-1574

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SALE INDEX Barnes Herefords & White Hawk Ranch - - - - - - Burns Farms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Copeland and Sons LLC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Doyle Hereford Ranch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ellis Farms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Georgia Hereford Assn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gerber Land & Cattle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hereford Alliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Knoll Crest Farm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mead Cattle Enterprises - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Michigan Hereford Assn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. - - - - - - - - - - - New York Hereford Assn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oklahoma Hereford Assn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Performance Unlimited Bull Sale - - - - - - - - - - Sandhill Farms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shaw Cattle Co. Inc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Show-Me Classic - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - South Carolina Hereford Assn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stuber Ranch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tennessee River Music Inc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thorstenson Hereford Ranch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Virginia Hereford Assn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. - - - - - - - - - Woolfolk Farms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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October 4, 2015

Sale Location: Larson Hereford Farms, Spring Valley, Wis.

Creston, Iowa—April 2 Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh 52 bulls- - - - - - - - - - $182,900; average - - - - - $3,517 BULLS Huth T013 Domino Z006 B061, 5/12/14, by Huth 813 Domino 3027 Z006, consigned by Huth Polled Herefords, Oakfield, Wis., to Schulz Polled Herefords, Iron Ridge, Wis. (½ semen rights, full possession) - - - - - $7,000 Schu-Lar 409 Of K077 719T ET, 3/5/14, by TH 122 71I Victor 719T, consigned by Schu-Lar Polled Herefords, Lawrence, Kan., to Knoll Crest Farm, Red House, Va. (2⁄3 interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 BRP Chefs Choice R294 314, 3/5/13, by KCF Bennett 9126J R294, consigned by Beef Resources Partnership, Tabor and Adel, to Dan Hostetler, Grand River- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $6,200 Schu-Lar 304 Of 010 R294 ET, 3/19/13, by KCF Bennett 9126J R294, consigned by Schu-Lar Polled Herefords, to Ron Dunphy, Creston- - - - - - - - $6,000 Huth Z011 Prime Design B047, 5/5/14, by BRP Prime Design R73 05, consigned by Huth Polled Herefords, to Erickson Bros., Clarinda - - - - - - - $5,200

Sandhill Farms

Haviland, Kan.—April 3 Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell Reported by: Levi Landers 106 bulls- - - - - - - - - $857,964; average - - - - - $8,094 22 females - - - - - - - $195,998; average - - - - - $8,909 128 lots- - - - - - - - - $1,053,962; average - - - - - $8,234 Additional lots 65 comm. females- - $161,500; average - - - - - $2,485 BULLS SHF Bates Z22 B30, 2/4/14, by SHF Manning W18 Z22, to Monahan Cattle Co., Hyannis, Neb. (½ interest, full possession)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $20,000 SHF Bailey W18 B103, 2/12/14, by SHF Wonder M326 W18 ET, to Kanza Polled Herefords, Chapman (½ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $16,500 SHF Brock Y83 B24, 2/4/14, by SHF Limelight W18 Y83, to Scott Leeson, Ridgetown, Ontario (½ interest, full possession)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $13,000 SHF Benjamin Y83 B152, 2/16/14, by SHF Limelight W18 Y83, to Tru-La-Da Ranch, Fieldon, Ill. (½ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $13,000

SALE SUMMARY (U.S. sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2014-15 fiscal year.) Sale

No. Bulls

Females

Total

Sales No. Avg. No. Avg. No. Gross Avg.

Consignment 8 59.00 $3,815 280.00 $3,184 339.00 $1,116,700 $3,294 Production 17 456.00 $6,056 689.50 $5,786 1,145.50 $6,751,262 $5,894 Month Total 25 515.00 $5,799 969.50 $5,035 1,484.50 $7,867,962 $5,300 14/15 YTD 194 6,359.00 $6,877 5,569.00 $5,381 11,928.00 $73,701,143 $6,179

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SHF Barnett Y90 B138, 2/14/14, by SHF Literal W18 Y90, to Thistle Tree Farm, Manassas, Va. (¾ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $18,500 SHF Beyond Z109 B159, 2/18/14, by SHF Zeppelin 023R Z109, to David Ranch, Lenora (¾ interest, full possession)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $13,000 SHF Blaine Z149 B60, 2/8/14, by SHF Major W193 Z149, to Blue Creek Livestock Co., Oshkosh, Neb. (¾ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $13,000 SHF Bogart Z22 B01, 1/26/14, by SHF Manning W18 Z22, to Ravine Creek Ranch, Huron, S.D. (¾ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $12,500 SHF Bulldozer X36 B27, 2/4/14, by SHF Zeppelin 023R Z109, to Thistle Tree Farm (¾ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $12,000 SHF Bloodline Z149 B180, 2/23/14, by SHF Major W193 Z149, to Choctaw Cattle Co., Sunset, La. (¾ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,500 FEMALES SHF Forever P20 X172, 3/2/10, by SHF Progress P20; and a February heifer calf by SHF All Star 42X A191, to Reed Seedstock, Clifton- - - - - - - - - - $17,000 SHF Gerber T58 X26 ET, 2/8/10, by SHF Treasure R117 T58; and a February heifer calf by SHF All Star 42X A191, to Reed Seedstock - - - - - - - - - - - - $17,000 SHF Hudson 4037 X08, 2/10/10, by THM Durango 4037; and a February heifer calf by SHF Rib Eye M326 R117, to Mike McDonald, Jane Lew, W.Va. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $17,000 SHF Vickie U36 X194, 3/14/10, by SHF Voltaire P68 U36 ET; and a February heifer calf by SHF Rib Eye M326 R117, to Matt Wieden, Blue Springs, Neb. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $15,000 SHF CHEER R117 X139, 2/20/10, by SHF Rib Eye M326 R117, to John Fisher, Medicine Lodge - - $12,000

Georgia Hereford Assn.

Perry, Ga.—April 4 Auctioneer: Carroll Cannon Reported by: Tommy Coley 2 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,000; average - - - - - $4,500 37 females - - - - - - - $148,200; average - - - - - $4,005 39 lots- - - - - - - - - - - $157,200; average - - - - - $4,031 Additional lots 3 embryos- - - - - - - - - - $1,500; average - - - - - - $500 FEMALES PH 4037 1003 ET, 10/9/10, by THM Durango 4037; and an October bull calf by THM Regulator 1250 ET; consigned by Greenview Farms Inc., Screven, to L2 Ranch, Branford, Fla. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,700 Innisfail 350 144Y, 9/29/11, by KCF Bennett M326 T350, consigned by Innisfail Farm, Madison, to Twisted W Farm, Dawson; and an October heifer calf by Grandview CMR No Worries 9064 ET to Jacob Holmes, Carnesville- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,450 MLM City Gal 10Y A4, 10/17/13, by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET, consigned by Leonard Polled Herefords, Chatsworth, to T-Bone Ranch Co., Antonito, Colo.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,000

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R5 El Nina 80P W184, 10/22/09, by LaGrand Reload 80P ET, consigned by Leonard Polled Herefords, to Broken X Polled Herefords, Kingston; and a December heifer calf by MLM L1066 No Doubt X207 to HME Herefords, Winterville- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $6,800 Innisfail 9P 153Y, 10/4/11, by Innisfail 434 9P, consigned by Innisfail Farm, to Front Runner Farms, Elberton; and a September heifer calf by KCF Bennett Revolution X51 to Jason Johns, Dallas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$6,050

Show-Me Classic

Windsor, Mo.—April 4 Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh 21 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - $98,400; average - - - - - $4,686 Additional lots 32 comm. females- - - $95,000; average - - - - - $2,969 BULLS RF 023R Logic 75B, 2/20/14, by KJ C&L J119 Logic 023R ET, consigned by Reed Farms, Green Ridge, to Andrew Curtis, Bourbon- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,600 RHF 8111U Sensation 3102A, 11/10/13, by RHF4037 New Generation8111UET, consigned by Roth Hereford Farm, Windsor, to Feerer & Feerer Inc., Fargo, Okla. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 H 95Y Rebel Logic H12A, 9/5/13, by LJR MSU 023R Victor 95Y, consigned by Harah’s Hereford Farm, New Florence, to Mark Pickering, Dawn - - - - $6,800 RHF 9578 Motivater 3096A, 10/15/13, by THM Ricardo 9578 ET, consigned by Roth Hereford Farm, to Goostree Farms, McLouth, Kan.- - - - - - - - - - $6,500 BKR Brazos 3238 72B, 2/12/14, by TRM 37E 121 King 3238, consigned by BKR Cattle Etc., Abernathy, Texas, to John Purchase, Green Ridge- - - - - - - $6,250

Copeland and Sons LLC

Nara Visa, N.M.—April 11 Reported by: Juston Stelzer 26 bulls- - - - - - - - - - $151,500; average - - - - - $5,827 BULLS JCS 240 Sensation 4592, 3/16/14, by BAR S LHF 028 240, to Moore Ranch, Co., Raton- - - - - - - $10,500 JCS 240 Sensation 4598, 3/22/14, by BAR S LHF 028 240, to B&H Herefords, Messilla; and Jim Bob Cattle Co., Lake Arthur- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,500 JCS 240 Sensation 4592, 3/16/14, by BAR S LHF 028 240, to Thompson Ranch, Bartlesville, Okla. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,750 JCS 240 Sensation 4587, 3/24/14, by BAR S LHF 028 240, to Thompson Ranch- - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,250 JCS 7010 Dynamite 4605 ET, 3/20/14, by BR DM TNT 7010 ET, to Eidson Ranch Inc., Lovington - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$7,500

Ellis Farms

Chrisman, Ill.—April 11 Auctioneer: Joel Birdwell Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh 23 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - $86,300; average - - - - - $3,752 19 females- - - - - - - - -$59,000; average - - - - - $3,105 42 lots- - - - - - - - - - - $145,300; average - - - - - $3,460 BULLS EFBeef X651 Tested B413, 2/21/14, by EFBeef TFL U208 Tested X651 ET, to Birdwell Farms, Fletcher, Okla. (½ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,250 EFBeef Z055 Target B439, 3/11/14, by EFBeef 22S Ontarget Z055, to Kniffen Livestock, Spring Mills, Pa.; Jmar Genetics, Goode, Va.; and Mossy Creek Farm, Mt. Solon, Va. (½ interest, full possession)- - - - - - - - - $6,400 EFBeef U208 Fortune A238, 3/3/13, by EFBeef Foremost U208, to Gremmels Land and Cattle, Dubuque, Iowa (½ interest, full possession)- - - - - - - - - $5,200 FEMALES EFBeef R294 Ms Society 3004 ET, 8/28/13, by KCF Bennett 9126J R294, to Tru-La-Da Ranch, Fieldon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,000 Pregnant Recipient, Hyalite Resource 331 x Feltons Kate P38, to Tom Luthy, Rogersville, Mo. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,300

Knoll Crest Farm

Red House, Va.—April 11 Auctioneer: Dalton Bennett Reported by: Tommy Coley 21 bulls- - - - - - - - - - $186,250; average - - - - - $8,869 BULLS KCF Bennett Summit B261 ET, 2/22/14, by KCF Bennett Influence Z80, to Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb.; and Accelerated Genetics, Baraboo, Wis. (2⁄3 interest) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $27,000 KCF Bennett Addition B262 ET, 2/22/14, by KCF Bennett Influence Z80, to White Hawk Inc., Marietta, Ga.; Barnes Herefords, Marietta, Ga.; Innisfail Farm, Madison, Ga.; and Larry Woodson, Texas- - - - $27,000 KCF Bennett X51 B20, 2/6/14, by KCF Bennett Revolution X51, to Tom Luthy, Rogersville, Mo.; and Ellis Farms, Chrisman, Ill. (2⁄3 interest)- - - - - - - - - $13,000 KCF Bennett 2107 B122, 2/24/14, by RST 0124 Times A Wastin 2107, to M-M Ranch, Chanute, Kan. (2⁄3 interest) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $12,000 KCF Bennett Z80 B264, 2/23/14, by KCF Bennett Influence Z80, to Joe A. Waggoner LLC, Carthage, Miss. (2⁄3 interest) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,500 KCF Bennett 936 B221, 3/20/14, by Hyalite On Target 936, to Deforest Livestock, Adin, Calif. (2⁄3 interest) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,500 KCF Bennett Redeem B266, 2/25/14, by KJ HVH 33N Redeem 485T ET, to Laurie Soper, Auburn, Wash. (2⁄3 interest) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,500

Michigan Hereford Assn.

E. Lansing, Mich.—April 11 Auctioneer: Doug Sheridan Reported by: Ken Torr for John Meents 5 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - - - $17,100; average - - - - - $3,420 12 females- - - - - - - - $36,250; average - - - - - $3,021 17 lots- - - - - - - - - - - - $53,350; average - - - - - $3,138 Additional lots 3 embryos- - - - - - - - - - $1,125; average - - - - - - $375 BULL SSF 814U Dimeless 413, 1/28/14, by STAR KKH SSF Tymeless 506X ET, consigned by B. J. Herman & Sons, Edgerton, Ohio; and Sunnyside Farm, Dresden, Ohio, to Dale Frey, Ann Arbor- - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,100 FEMALE Grand Shae 17B, 4/8/14, by Churchill Target 0165X ET, consigned by Grand Meadows Farm, Ada, to Tennessee River Music Inc., Ft. Payne, Ala.- - - - $5,000

Thorstenson Hereford Ranch

Selby, S.D.—April 11 Auctioneer: Doug Dietterle Reported by: Mason Dietterle, Levi Landers 40 bulls- - - - - - - - - - $233,250; average - - - - - $5,831 BULLS THR Thor 4150B, 3/30/14, by NJW 37U 100W Trust 113Z, to Mike and Ron Pavel, Lesterville - - - - $12,500 THR Thor 4184B, 4/2/14, by NJW 37U 100W Trust 113Z, to Brandon Rohrbach, Roscoe - - - - - - - - $9,500 THR Thor 4159B, 3/30/14, by NJW 37U 100W Trust 113Z, to Roy Schiley, Meadow- - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,250 THR Thor 4215B, 4/8/14, by NJW 37U 100W Trust 113Z, to Thomas Wudel, Parkston- - - - - - - - - - $9,000 THR Thor 4140B, 3/29/14, by NJW 37U 100W Trust 113Z, to Doolittle-Wagner Ranch LLC, Belle Fourche - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,500 THR Thor 4194B, 4/3/14, by NJW 37U 100W Trust 113Z, to Mike and Ron Pavel- - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,000 THR Thor 4179B, 4/2/14, by HH Advance 0001X ET, to Kirby Peterson, Parade- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 THR Thor 4208B, 4/6/14, by NJW 37U 100W Trust 113Z, to Mike and Ron Pavel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 THR Thor 4213B, 4/7/14, by NJW 37U 100W Trust 113Z, to Joel Zweep, Garretson- - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 THR Thor 4240B, 4/13/14, by Mac’s Renditon 20X, to Tom Semmler, Parkston- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500

West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn.

Jane Lew, W.Va.—April 11 Auctioneer: John Spiker Reported by: John Meents 5 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - - $14,050; average - - - - - $2,810 37 females - - - - - - - - $77,050; average - - - - - $2,082 42 lots- - - - - - - - - - - - $91,100; average - - - - - $2,169 BULLS BF Hals Caliber E54, 2/15/14, by Circle D Excaliber 719, consigned by Brand Farms, Morgantown, to Rob Gibson, Elkins - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $3,300

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Grassy Run Super Sport 4055, 2/5/14, by Grassy Run Super Sport 04X ET, consigned by Jim Turner, Clarington, Ohio, to Bill Donaldson, Camden- - $3,150 FEMALES WPM Amaretto P606 A2, 1/3/13, by PW Victor Boomer P606; and a March heifer calf by WPM Hardtime 5073 012, consigned by McDonald’s Polled Herefords, Jane Lew, to Cottle Bros./Litton Livestock, Summersville- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $3,900 Hivelyshlf Lady Rockette 104Z, 10/1/12, by CMR TF 242 Garrett 430; and a March bull calf by KCF Victor 08N X4, consigned by Green Valley Farms, Sarahsville, Ohio, to William Boyer, W.Va. - - - - $3,200 DL Waynes Lady, 12/14/12, by GRF Wayne 912; and a February bull calf, consigned by David Law & Sons, Harrisville, to Doward Matlick, Moatsville - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $3,100

Gerber Land & Cattle

Richmond, Ind.—April 14 Auctioneer: Eddie Burks Reported by: John Meents 19.75 bulls- - - - - - - - - $88,100; average - - - - - $4,461 25 females - - - - - - - - $73,600; average - - - - - $2,944 44.75 lots - - - - - - - - $161,700; average - - - - - $3,613 Additional lots 19 comm. pairs - - - - - $63,700; average - - - - - $3,353 BULLS Gerber Bishop 077B, 4/21/14, by Hyalite On Target 936, to Alex Mih, Chanute, Kan. - - - - - - - - - - $12,500 Gerber Boaz 043B, 3/14/14, by EFBeef Foremost U208, to Slayton’s BearDance, Bedford, Pa.; and 4B Ranch, Cabot, Pa. (¾ interest) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,700 Gerber Big News 055B, 3/27/14, by MSU TCF Revolution 4R, to Stephen Hill, Falmouth - - - $6,000 Gerber Brite Lite 010B, 2/24/14, by EFBeef U208 Fortune Z088 ET, to Elzemeyer Polled Herefords, Richmond- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,500 Gerber Bingo 030B, 3/8/14, by EFBeef U208 Fortune Z088 ET, to Morrison Stock Farm, Lexington, Ohio- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,000

Virginia Hereford Assn.

Harrisonburg, Va.—April 17 Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Tommy Coley 21 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - $74,200; average - - - - - $3,533 33 females - - - - - - - - $99,700; average - - - - - $3,021 54 lots- - - - - - - - - - -$173,900; average - - - - - $3,220 Additional lots 29 comm. females- - - $48,125; average - - - - - $1,659 BULL BBF Bob X51 B1, 2/3/14, by KCF Bennett Revolution X51, consigned by Bay Brook Farm, Dabneys, to Linton Polled Herefords, Miller, Neb. - - - - - - - $7,500 FEMALES DR Warrens Pride 3027 Z01, 2/16/12, by UPS Domino 3027, consigned by Dunrovin Farm, Crozet, to Mountain View Cattle, Mt. Crawford; and a September heifer calf by DR Mr Conservative 9050 Z05, to Megan Mallory, Madison- - - - - - - - - - - $6,900 ASF Martina 9Y, 4/18/11, by THM 5052 Marvels Choice 7511, consigned by All Seasons Farm, Princess Anne, Md., to KB Reynolds Farm, Bedford; and an 314

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August heifer calf by THM 100W Kelso 2084 ET to Brittany Linton, Midland - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $6,200 DR Miss Harland 408 Z26, 10/22/12, by CJH Harland 408, consigned by Dunrovin Farm, to Christopher Marshall, New Port; and a September heifer calf by KCF Bennett 732T Z60 ET, to James Rose Jr., Gordonsville- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $6,000 OCFV Gloria 34 ET, 9/2/12, by STAR NK Platinum 508T ET; and a December heifer calf by OCFV Oliver 47Z ET, consigned by Oak Creek Farm, Unionville, to Lazy B Farm, Bridgewater - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,500

Burns Farms

Pikeville, Tenn.—April 18 Auctioneers: Jim Birdwell, Dustin Layton Reported by: Tommy Coley 2 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - - $27,800; average - - - - $13,900 78.5 females- - - - - - $504,850; average - - - - - $6,431 80.5 lots - - - - - - - - - $532,650; average - - - - - $6,617 BULLS BF 88X Richie 4100 ET, 3/19/14, by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET, to Copper Creek Farm, Clarksville (½ interest) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $16,800 BF Stake 88X 417, 2/6/14, by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET, to Robert Morris, Mt. Pleasant, Texas (½ interest) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,800 FEMALES BF At Edith 1239 ET, 11/8/11, by CRR About Time 743, to Paquette Hereford Ranch, St. Anne, Ill.; and an October heifer calf by H Dimaggio 2094 ET, to Copper Creek Farm (½ interest)- - - - - - - - - - - - - $30,000 BF 0124 Timereil 4154 ET, 9/10/14, by RST Times A Wastin 0124, to McGuffee Polled Herefords, New Hebron, Miss.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $25,000 BF Exception 4296 ET, 12/5/14, by H Excel 8051 ET, to Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill.- - - - - - - - - - $17,000 BF 109 Fling 4153 ET, 9/10/14, by CRR 719 Catapult 109, to Spring Creek Farm, Lafayette - - - - - - - $14,000 BF 743 Thyme Edith 4242 ET, 11/5/14, by CRR About Time 743, to Copper Creek Farm- - - - - $13,000 BF 109 Fly Girl 4206 ET, 10/5/14, by CRR 719 Catapult 109, to Copper Creek Farm - - - - - - - $12,000 SHF Ms Bailout 1121 ET, 3/20/11, by TH 75J 243R Bailout 144U ET, to Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, Okla.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,600 BF 2094 Monroe 4207 ET, 10/6/14, by H Dimaggio 2094 ET, to Empty Pockets Hereford Farm, Lawrenceburg- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,000 BF TMG 8Y Kayden 3263, 11/15/13, by NJW 73S W18 Homegrown 8Y ET, to Phillip Williams, Donalsonville, Ga. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,000 MSU Rachael 17Y ET, 2/15/11, by TH 75J 243R Bailout 144U ET; and a March bull calf by Churchill Red Bull 200Z, to Copper Creek Farm - - - - - - - $9,000 BF 743 All About Edith 4240 ET, 11/3/14, by CRR About Time 743, to Perry Farms LLC, Benton, Miss. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,500 BF 109 Catapult 4171 ET, 9/13/14, by CRR 719 Catapult 109, to Elm Tree Farms, Paris, Ky.- - - $8,000 BF 985 Aris 1222, 10/26/11, by BF 670 Aden 985, to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.; and a September heifer calf by BF 3027 Enticer 161 ET to Austin Carter, Rockvale- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500

Stuber Ranch

Bowman, N.D.—April 18 Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Reported by: Levi Landers 99 bulls- - - - - - - - - - $592,000; average - - - - - $5,980 68 females - - - - - - - $280,000; average - - - - - $4,118 167 lots- - - - - - - - - - $872,000; average - - - - - $5,222 Additional lots 119 comm. females- $286,400; average - - - - - $2,407 BULLS SR CCC Stockman 1404B ET, 5/28/14, by C Stockman 2059 ET, to Sidwell Ranch, Columbus, Mont. (¾ interest, full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $30,000 SR Sustain 644B ET, 4/3/14, by Churchill Sensation 028X, to Dudley Bros., Comanche, Texas (¾ interest, full possession)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $16,000 SR Perfect Time 1394B, 2/8/14, by H H Perfect Timing 0150 ET, to Sand Rock Ranch, Benton, Wis. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $14,000 SR LS Sterling 394B, 3/27/14, by LBH 39T Sterling 53W, to Leroy Helbling, Mandan- - - - - - - - - - $13,000 SR Sustain 764B, 3/3/14, by Churchill Sensation 028X, to Dudley Bros.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $13,000 SR Sustain 814B, 3/9/14, by Churchill Sensation 028X, to Friedt Herefords, Mott - - - - - - - - - - $12,500 SR Sustain 794B, 3/8/14, by Churchill Sensation 028X, to Gene Boner, Red Cloud, Neb.- - - - - - $12,000 SR Sustain 754B, 3/3/2014, by Churchill Sensation 028X, to Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,500 FEMALES SR Ladysport 4151B ET, 6/9/14, by CRR 719 Catapult 109, to Chad Ledbetter, Okmulgee, Okla. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $13,500 SR CCC ILR 4100B ET, 4/2/14, by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET, to Loehr Hereford Farms, Peoria, Ill. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,000 SR Fortia 484B, 3/6/14, by HH Advance 0132X, to Loehr Hereford Farms- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,000 SR Navita 429B, 3/19/14, by UPS Navarro, to Kozic Bros., Belle Plaine, Iowa- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,000 SR Benita 433B, 3/21/14, by BRC Factor Y19, to NJW Polled Herefords, Sheridan, Wyo. - - - - - - $8,500 SR Senita 474B, 2/28/14, by Churchill Sensation 028X, to Ollerich Bros., Clearfield, S.D. - - - - - - $8,250

Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn.

Cross Plains, Tenn.—April 25 Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Tommy Coley 4 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - - $13,150; average - - - - - $3,288 55 females - - - - - - - - $190,150; average - - - - - $3,457 59 lots- - - - - - - - - - - $203,300; average - - - - - $3,446 Additional lots 3 embryos- - - - - - - - - - $2,025; average - - - - - - $675 4 comm. females- - - - - $8,600; average - - - - - $2,150 FEMALES BBC L1 Dominette 430 931W, 12/16/09, by DH L1 Domino 430; and a December heifer calf by JC L1 Domino 8050U 105Y ET, consigned by Jim Coley, Castalian Springs, to J. Chester Farms, Pocahontas, Ark.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500

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Walker Miss U144 9009 119, 2/11/11, by KCF Bennett Proficient U144; and a February heifer calf by Walker Whitehawk 7115 2328 162, consigned by Walker Polled Hereford Farm, Morrison, to Triple W Farms, Sparta - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $6,500 KSC Showtime Camilla 329 ET, 4/8/13, by H Excel 8051 ET; and a February heifer calf by TH 122 71I Victor 719T ,consigned by Aubrey Cattle Co, Monrovia, Ind., to Hogback Farm, Landrum, S.C. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,800 TRM 912J Jasmine 9163 ET, 10/20/09, by CS Boomer 29F, consigned by Notchey Creek Farms, Madisonville, to Butch West, Savannah; and a September heifer calf by Circle L World Class Kudzu 9Z to Crawford Farm, Auburn, Ky.- - - - - - - - - - $5,600 JWR Miss Victra 253-197, 3/7/11, by JWR Boomer 29-F 253, consigned by Jerry Roberson, Portland, to A.W. Smith, Brighton; and an August heifer calf by JWR Max Victor Jr. 259 to Crawford Farm- - - - $5,200

Oklahoma Hereford Assn.

Perkins, Okla.—April 25 Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Matt Sims Reported by: Dustin Layton 21 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - $94,200; average - - - - - $4,486 36 females - - - - - - - $132,500; average - - - - - $3,681 57 lots- - - - - - - - - - - $226,700; average - - - - - $3,977 BULLS EKS DWK Taylor Made A30, 7/17/13, by EKS 172R Sir William W51, consigned by Harrison Cattle Co., Arapaho, to Bobby Mendez, Clinton - - - - - - - $8,000 Langfords 3401 ET, 11/6/13, by TH 223 71I Conquer 409X ET, consigned by Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, to Wes Hudson, Harrison, Ark.- - - - $7,250 Red Hills Boss 22Y 10A, 12/24/13, by FPH Red Hills Dick 22Y ET, consigned by Red Hills Herefords, Clinton, to Randy Beams, Stratford- - - - - - - - - $7,100 FEMALES GLM TGM 0124 Timeless 1432 ET, 3/2/14, by RST Times A Wastin 0124, consigned by Schrammel Cattle Co., Orlando, to Randy Ward, McAlester - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,500 DR 187R Fancy 223Z, 4/6/12, by STAR 5L Booster 187R; and a March bull calf by MSU TCF Revolution 4R, consigned by Durham Hereford Ranch, Stillwater, to Boyer Cattle Co., Stillwater- - - - - - - - - - - - - $6,250

Doyle Hereford Ranch

Wolfe City, Texas—May 2 Auctioneer: Dustin Layton Reported by: Juston Stelzer 22 bulls- - - - - - - - - - $120,000; average - - - - - $5,455 70 females - - - - - - - $398,550; average - - - - - $5,694 92 lots- - - - - - - - - - - $518,550; average - - - - - $5,636 BULL DHR 926 Pioneer 6127 L1 409, 10/4/13, by F Pioneer 926, to Flying S Ranch, Sumner - - - - - $9,000 FEMALES Churchill Lady 172Y, 1/22/11, by HH Advance 8203U ET; and a November heifer calf by K Big Abe 234, to GKB Cattle, Waxahachie - - - - - - - - - - $10,000

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IMR 157K Miss Ribstone 9053W, 3/20/09, by K 64H Ribstone Lad 157K; and an October heifer calf by K Big Abe 234, to Circle H Ranch, Donaldson, Ark. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,000 MCR Ranchers Dominet 2135 ET, 9/2/12, by Churchill Rancher 592R; and an October heifer calf by MCR CMR 8553 Mr 156T Z100, to Andrew Wright, Rutledge, Ala. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,000 F MS 860 Monument 003, 1/1/10, by F 5171 Monument 860; and an August bull calf by H Payback 807 ET, to Mark Burns, Geary, Okla.- - $9,000 MCR Yankees Dominet 9100 ET, 9/2/09, by Churchill Yankee ET; and an October bull calf by K Big Abe 234, to Andrew Wright - - - - - - - - - - - $8,500 DHR 078 Lady L1 Master Dom 940, 11/11/08, by LS CL 1 Domino 8164H M078; and an October heifer calf by MCR Ranchers 408 Domino 216 ET, to Circle H Ranch- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,250 F Ms 765 Ribstone 083, 2/13/10, by F 157K Ribstone 765; and an October bull calf by K Big Abe 234, to Andrew Wright - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,050 DHR 078 Lady L1 Mark 334 D134, 11/13/10, by LS CL 1 Domino 8164H M078; and a September heifer calf by Churchill A1 ET, to Frankie Vrana, Ennis-$7,750 F Ms Trust 334, 1/10/13, by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET, to Bear Creek Farm, Leonard - - - - - - $7,500 DHR Pat K2 L1 Lady Master 9103, 5/3/09, by -S Advance 4011 K2; and an October heifer calf by DHR Yankee Mark Domino D172, to RS Deer & Cattle Ranch, Hempstead- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500

South Carolina Hereford Assn.

Clemson, S.C.—May 2 Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Tommy Coley 1 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - - - $3,400; average - - - - - $3,400 42 females - - - - - - - $129,850; average - - - - - $3,092 43 lots- - - - - - - - - - - $133,250; average - - - - - $3,099 Additional lots 31 comm. females- - - $63,650; average - - - - - $2,053 FEMALES JL Lady Love 242 44B 129, 3/22/09, by TRM BigT 44B Missle 3124; and a September heifer calf by JL Mr Hereford 145 11Y 204, consigned by Jim Love, Blowing Rock, N.C., to Dean’s Farm, Newland, N.C. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,600 GTW 6064 Miss Vickie 6183, 9/24/09, by THM Turning Point 6064 consigned by W&A Hereford Farm, Providence, N.C., to Spring Valley Farm, Anderson; and a September heifer calf by THM Callahan 1083 ET, to Chad Davis, Lexington, N.C. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,200 TM Miss Bennett Z47, 9/21/12, by KCF Bennett M326 T393; and a January heifer calf by FPH Victor Revolution Z9, consigned by McConnell Polled Herefords, Marietta, to Breann Steadman, Donalds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $4,300 FPH Ms Vicki S196 Z55, 11/29/11, by KCF Bennett P18 S196; and a December heifer calf by Boyd Worldwide 9050 ET, consigned by Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda, to Dean’s Farm- - - - - - - - - - $4,300 JL Lady Love 239 906, 3/4/13, by TH 65R 45P Tank 48W, consigned by Jim Love, to Dean’s Farm- - $4,300

Tennessee River Music Inc.

Ft. Payne, Ala.—May 2 Auctioneers: Matt Sims, Eddie Sims Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh 3 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - - $12,000; average - - - - - $4,000 37 females - - - - - - - $312,000; average - - - - - $8,432 40 lots - - - - - - - - - - $324,000; average - - - - - $8,100 Additional lots 1 flush - - - - - - - - - - - $18,500; average - - - - $18,500 FEMALES STAR One Star E Nite 332W ET, 3/24/09, by Spearhead Magnum P28, to Grand Meadows Farm, Ada, Mich.; and a February heifer calf by KJ HVH 33N Redeem 485T ET, to Richard Kelley, Arab- - - - $18,600 TRM J14 Total Belle 9098, 9/17/09, by TRM 44C Total L176 5010, to Jon Marshall, Katy, Texas; and an October heifer calf by RRO TRM Handsome Devil 2091 to Kaitlyn Renegar, Cottondale, Fla. - - - $13,750 TRM 7221 Brianne 0160, 10/15/10, by TRM 37E Braiden 8E 6104 ET, to Jon Widener, Laurel, Miss.; and an October heifer calf by MSU TCF Revolution 4R to Tristan Meier, Clinton, Tenn.- - - - - - - - - - - $13,500 TRM 8128 Chloe L176 4264, 12/3/04, by TRM JWR 8D01 Victor L176, to Jon Marshall; and a November bull calf by RRO TRM Lookout Mountain 8056 to Bayou Pierre Farm, Wesson, Miss.- - - - - - - - - $13,000 TRM 692 Dolly 1084, 9/20/11, by RRO TRM Lookout Mountain 8056 to K-One Cattle, Deville, La.; and an October heifer calf by MSU TCF Revolution 4R to Sparks Ranch, Waverly- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $12,400 RRO TRM 7181 Harper 1070, 9/12/11, by TRM HV 334 High Energy 3228, to Blake Hamman Ranch, Jacksboro, Texas; and a September heifer calf by Hyalite On Target 936 to JWR Land & Cattle, Rockmart, Ga.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $12,400 TRM 94X Miranda 5070 ET, 3/19/15, by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET, to Luke, Grant, Rye and Grace Fenton, Stigler, Okla.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,000 RRO TRM 6098 Elsa 4099 ET, 9/20/14, by H Excel 8051 ET, to Luke, Grant, Rye and Grace Fenton- $9,900 THM Heartlands Heather 1064, 10/8/10, by THM Heartland 8859 ET, to Steve Whatley, Albany, Ga.; and an October bull calf by TRM 4263 Clean River 2008 ET to Heath Herefords, New Tazewell, Tenn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,500 TRM 692 Total Hope 0135, 9/28/10, by TRM 44C Total L176 5010, to Jon Widener; and a November bull calf by TRM 4263 Clean River 2008 ET to Heath Herefords - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,300 TRM K021 Tah-Dah 0195, 11/17/10, by RRO TRM Ta-Dah-Boom 4267, to Bade’s Polled Herefords, Augusta, Mo.; and an October heifer calf by THM Durango 4037 to Reid Allen, Quincy, Ill.- - - - - - $9,100 RRO TRM Ivey 3188, 11/1/13, by RRO TRM Lookout Mountain 8056, to Steve Whatley- - - - - - - - - - $9,000 TRM 9106 Bella 1122, 10/14/11, by TRM Total 9042; and an October heifer calf by TRM 4263 Clean River 2008 ET, to Jon Widner - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,500 TRM 4264 Lucy 1074, 9/14/11, by TRM HV 334 High Energy 3228, to Empty Pockets Hereford Farm, Lawrenceburg, Tenn; and Walker McGuffee, New Hebron, Miss.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,000 continued on page 316...

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FLUSH Flush on /S Lady Thor 2447Z, 8/31/12, by THR Thor 4029, to Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont.; and a September heifer calf at side by Schu-Lar Red Bull 18X to Morris Hereford Farms, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, for (½ interest)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $35,500

New York Hereford Assn.

Truxton, N.Y.—May 9 Auctioneer: Dale Dygert Reported by: John Meents 28 females - - - - - - - - $77,900; average - - - - - $2,782 Additional lots 13 embryos- - - - - - - - - $3,525; average - - - - - - $271 FEMALES K-L Darlin Timber 4M 34S, 4/13/06, by FSL Timber 4M, consigned by Grass Pond Farm, Greendell, N.J., to Stueben Farms Maple Grove, Bath; and a December heifer calf by GP Headline 6128 47Y ET to Megan Anderson, Long Eddy - - - - - - - - - - - - $6,000 GH 4029 Zoe 222, 3/11/12, by THR Thor 4029; and an April heifer calf by F Building Trust 335, consigned by Glade Haven Herefords, Penn Yan, to M. Luzier Cattle Co., Arkport- - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5,400 JKW 10H 96U Victoria 1306, 2/13/13, by DR World Class 517 10H; and a February heifer calf by TH 122 71I Victor 719T, consigned by JKW Polled Herefords, Catskill, to Stueben Farms Maple Grove- - - - - - $3,900 GP Ms Penelope S18 96A, 2/7/13, by UPS Odyssey 1ET; and a January bull calf by HCC Truth Or Dare A24, consigned by Grass Pond Farm, to Randy Ensign, Marathon- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $3,800 SPF 161L Yamina 06Y, 2/23/11, by NJW BW Traildust 161L; and a March heifer calf by F Building Trust 335, consigned by Spring Pond Farm II, Branchport, to Wild Geese Farm, Franklinville - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$3,500

Hereford Alliance

Clifton, Texas—May 16 Auctioneers: Eddie Sims, Matt Sims Reported by: Juston Stelzer 8 bulls- - - - - - - - - - - - $40,650; average - - - - - $5,081 89 females - - - - - - - $480,250; average - - - - - $5,396 97 lots- - - - - - - - - - - $520,900; average - - - - - $5,370 Additional lots 10 embryos- - - - - - - - $20,000; average - - - - - $2,000 1 flush - - - - - - - - - - - - $4,250; average - - - - - $4,250 2 picks - - - - - - - - - - - $55,000; average - - - - $27,500 BULLS FTF Prospector 145Y, 1/17/11, by HUTH Prospector K085, consigned by Topp Herefords, Grace City, N.D., to Shady Oak Farm, Baton Rouge, La. (full possession) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,250 KCLBCF 719T Victor 69X 156B ET, 2/28/14, by TH 122 71I Victor 719T, consigned by Larsons’ Running L Ranch, De Soto, to Jolene Bean, Gatesville- - - - $8,100 FEMALES GH 780T Miss Eza 54 ET, 12/24/10, by H Easy Deal 609 ET, consigned by Glaze Herefords, Gilmer, to Baldwin Farms, Marshall (½ interest)- - - - - - - - - $18,500

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KCL 11X Rosie Lane 308N 4A, 1/29/13, by TH 71U 719T Mr Hereford 11X, consigned by Larsons’ Running L Ranch, to Bennie Gasper, Wascom- - - - - - - - $16,750 Spearhead 4R Sis A39 ET, 3/15/13, by MSU TCF Revolution 4R, consigned by Spearhead Ranch, Copperas Cove, to Larsons’ Running L Ranch - $16,000 BK SWSN Skyline 057X ET, 5/5/10, by H Easy Deal 609 ET, consigned by Cassidy Hanson, Linn Grove, Iowa, to Eva Hamman, Jacksboro- - - - - - - - - $11,500 Spearhead Durango Lady A18, 2/23/13, by THM Durango 4037, consigned by Spearhead Ranch, to Larsons’ Running L Ranch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,500 KCL 2B 9500 Bonissa 97U 160EET, 11/6/12, by H WCC/WB 668 Wyarno 9500 ET, consigned by Larsons’ Running L Ranch, to Tennessee River Music Inc., Ft. Payne, Ala.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,000 KCL 82X Carlita 115X 13A, 1/28/13, by KCL 144 Rescue 1S 82X, consigned by Larsons’ Running L Ranch, to GKB Herefords, Waxahachie- - - - - - $10,500 KCL 9050 Hope 331N 945A ET, 4/15/13, by Boyd Worldwide 9050 ET, consigned by Larsons’ Running L Ranch, to Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb. - $8,600 SB ER 15U Heartbeat 28Y ET, 2/19/11, by SB BVM 018 19R Ovation 15U ET, consigned by Larsons’ Running L Ranch, to Bennie Gasper - - - - - - - $8,000 KCL 415W Bonissa 50N 16A, 2/20/13, by TH 805H 743 About Time 415W ET, consigned by Larsons’ Running L Ranch, to Eva Hamman - - - - - - - - $8,000 GH 9W Lani 215Y, 10/1/11, by LCG Master Cosco 9W, consigned by Glaze Herefords, to Jody Lloyd, Whitesboro- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,000 PICKS Pick of Topp Herefords 2015 Open Heifer Calves, consigned by Topp Herefords, to Bushy Park Farm, Highland, Md. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $30,000 Pick of Topp Herefords 2015 Bred Heifers, consigned by Topp Herefords, to MCS Cattle Co., Elgin, Okla.; and Larsons’ Running L Ranch- - $25,000

Woolfolk Farms

Jackson, Tenn.—May 16 Auctioneers: Dale Stith and Cody Crum Reported by: Tommy Coley 50 females - - - - - - - $250,050; average - - - - - $5,001 Additional lots 8 embryos- - - - - - - - - - $3,300; average - - - - - - $413 FEMALES WF H 109 Countrygirl 989 1570ET, 1/3/14, by H W4 Pure Country 0109, to Hoffman Herefords, Thedford, Neb.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $15,000 WF Ms Victor 8036 938, 10/31/08, by THM Victor Dom 8036, to Barry Shearon, Arlington; and a November heifer calf by KJ 649U Redeem 439Y to James and Katie Eley, Lucedale, Miss.- - - - - - $12,950 WF Ms Victor 8036 736, 1/21/07, by THM Victor Dom 8036, to Double L Polled Hereford Farm, Paragould, Ark.; and a November heifer calf by KJ 649U Redeem 439Y to Heath and Hunter Quick, Brighton- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,800

KJ 750P Pure Progress 989W ET, 3/13/09, by SHF Progress P20, to JM Cattle Co. LLC, Lawrenceburg - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 WF Rodeo Queen 7478 1196, 12/9/11, by THM 3060 Rodeo 7478, to Nicky Hamilton, Searcy, Ark.; and a November heifer calf by UPS Domino 3027 to Lauren Martin, Beebe, Ark.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,200

Barnes Herefords and White Hawk Ranch

Cedartown, Ga.—May 23 Auctioneers: Eddie Burk and Cody Lowderman Reported by: Tommy Coley 100.5 females - - - - - $564,800; average - - - - - $5,620 Additional lots 39 comm. females- - $115,700; average - - - - - $2,967 FEMALES Whitehawk 2328 Beefmaid 409A, 8/16/13, by Whitehawk 4R Revolution 2328; and a January heifer calf by Grandview CMR Hawk L1 Adv 918X, consigned by White Hawk Ranch, to Big O Truck Farm, Columbus, Miss. (½ interest) - - - - - - - - - - $23,500 Whitehawk 342 Beefmaid 213YET, 9/16/11, by KCF Bennett M326 S342; and an August heifer calf by J & S Whitehawk CSR Tifton 46X, consigned by White Hawk Ranch, to Tennessee River Music Inc., Ft. Payne, Ala.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $16,500 Walker Lass 4037 1022Y 304, 1/6/13, by THM Durango 4037, consigned by Barnes Herefords, Marietta, Ga., to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,700 Whitehawk X51 Beefmaid 345Z, 9/14/12, by KCF Bennett Revolution X51, consigned by White Hawk Ranch, to Knoll Crest Farm, Red House, Va.- - - $10,500 THM 5666 Agnes 3068, 9/28/12, by THM JLG Truetlen 5666; and a January heifer calf by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET, consigned by Barnes Herefords, to Louisiana Tech Alumni Foundation, Ruston, La. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,000 RMB Southern Lady 0306A ET, 10/2/13, by J & S Whitehawk CSR Tifton 46X, consigned by Barnes Herefords, to White Hawk Ranch, Marietta, Ga. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,000 RMB Southern Lady 0307A ET, 10/5/13, by J&S Whitehawk CSR Tifton 46X, consigned by Barnes Herefords, to White Hawk Ranch - - - - - - - - - - $9,000 SSF 4U Miss Revolution 133 ET, 3/2/12, by MSU TCF Revolution 4R; and a January heifer calf by Whitehawk Paramount 372Z, consigned by White Hawk Ranch, to CES Polled Herefords, Wadley, Ga., and Predestined Cattle Co., Wadley, Ga. - - - - - $9,000 Grandview CMR 4003 Beth Y115ET, 1/1/11, by Grandview Vic H132 23G 4003 ET, consigned by White Hawk Ranch, to MDF Polled Herefords, Northwood, Iowa- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,750 Whitehawk 896 Beefmaid 167Y, 1/1/11, by Whitehawk 157K Beefmaker 896U, consigned by White Hawk Ranch, to Lee Herefords, Andalusia, Ala.; and a September heifer calf by CL 1 Domino 0141 1ET, to Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,600

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Whitehawk 614 Beefmaid 175Y, 1/11/11, by DH Advance 614, consigned by White Hawk Ranch, to Green’s Polled Herefords, Dubach, La.; and an August heifer calf by Walker Whitehawk 7115 2328, to Terrace Farms, Lexington, N.C. - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,500 RMB Southern Lady 366A, 12/18/13, by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET, consigned by Barnes Herefords, to Randall Perrin and Trent Fogleman, Abbeville, La.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,000 Big P606 Willa 13W ET, 3/7/09, by PW Victor Boomer P606; and a January heifer calf by Whitehawk Paramount 372Z, consigned by Barnes Herefords, to Walker Polled Herefords, Morrison, Tenn.; and Crouch Polled Hereford Farm, McMinnville, Tenn.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,000 Grandview CMR P606 Lady Y532ET, 4/26/11, by PW Victor Boomer P606; and a January heifer calf, by Whitehawk Precedence 342Z, consigned by Barnes Herefords, to Belle Meadow Farm, Wartrace, Tenn.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,750 FPH Miss Bennett S342 Y34, 11/8/10, by KCF Bennett M326 S342, consigned by White Hawk Ranch; and an August heifer calf by BG H Whitehawk Rancher 1016, to Shope Farms, Cleveland, Tenn.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,600

Mead Cattle Enterprises

Midville, Ga.—May 25 Auctioneer: Dale Stith and Dustin Layton Reported by: Tommy Coley 13.25 bulls- - - - - - - - - $84,450; average - - - - - $6,374 69.5 females - - - - - - $434,900; average - - - - - $6,258 82.75 lots - - - - - - - - $519,350; average - - - - - $6,276 Additional lots 5 embryos- - - - - - - - - - $3,125; average - - - - - - $625 BULLS THM 10Y Imperial 4110 ET, 10/14/13, by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET, to Hogback Farm, Landrum, S.C.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,500 THM TL’s Zebulon 5016 ET, 9/7/14, by AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET, to Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, W.Va. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10,000 THM Chandler 4077, 10/4/13, by THM 163M Marcel 7540, to All Seasons Farm, Princess Anne, Md.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 FEMALES THN 163M Marcie 9531, 1/24/09, by STAR 8006 Enyeto 163M ET, to Pro-Gen, Boca Raton, Fla.; and a September bull calf by THM Avatar 2108 ET, to Cedar Ridge Farm LLC, Greer, S.C. (1/2 interest)- - - - - - - $33,100 THM TL’s Maybeth 1234, 2/27/11, by THM Easy Choice 5052, to Dale Stith, Mays Lick, Ky.; and Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky.; and a September heifer calf by THM Avatar 2108 ET, to Progen Trading International LLC, Boca Raton, Fla. - - - - - - - - $30,100

THM Kudzu Chloe 0673 ET, 10/18/09, by TRM 2128 37E 121 Kudzu 4066, to Sweet Pea Farms, Easley, S.C.; and a November heifer calf by THM Avatar 2108 ET, to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $16,500 THM 163M Victra 0778, 1/13/10, by STAR 8006Enyeto 163M ET, to Mason Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C.; and Jerry Milton, Buies Creek, N.C.; and an October bull calf by THM JLG Treutlen 5666, to Ipsen Cattle Co., Dingle, Idaho- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $12,850 THM U38 Victoria 2085 ET, 10/13/11, by SHF Vision R117 U38, to Martin Polled Herefords, Dyer, Tenn.; and a September heifer calf by THM Avatar 2108 ET, to Berg Polled Herefords, Dalton, Ohio - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $12,200 THM 4037 Victoria 1009 ET, 8/29/10, by THM Durango 4037, to Jerry Roberson, Portland, Tenn.; and a September heifer calf by THM Avatar 2108 ET, to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,100 Gerber 774 Rosy Lane 623S, 2/12/06, by Feltons Domino 774, to Larson’s Polled Herefords, De Soto, Texas- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,000 DDR 5056 Victoria 1228, 2/9/11, by STAR 8006 Enyeto 163M ET, to 4R Farm, Henning, Tenn.; and a September heifer calf by THM Avatar 2108 ET, to Van Martin, Savannah - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,600 THM JK Ms Georgia 2089, 10/14/11, by THM Heartland 8859 ET, to J. Taylor Neighbors, Americus; and a November heifer calf by THM Avatar 2108 ET, to Paul Harris, Screven- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,350 THM Z426 Diamond 5005 ET, 9/3/14, by Mohican THM Exceed Z426, to W&A Hereford Farm, Providence, N.C.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,000 THM EDLT Kool Dreamer 5139 ET, 11/15/14, by AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET, to John Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,000 THM TL’s Bella 2188 ET, 1/25/12, by SHF Rib Eye M326 R117, to Bobby Wells, Corbin, Ky.; and a November heifer calf by THM Heartland 8859 ET to Stan East, Carthage, Tenn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,600 THM Vickyetta 1139, 11/22/10, by STAR 8006 Enyeto 163M ET; and a February heifer calf by THM Avatar 2108 ET, to Maple Tree Farm LLC, Londonderry, Vt. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $8,750 THM 45P Tank’s Lady 1161 ET, 12/21/10, by NJW FHF 9710 Tank 45P; and a February heifer calf by NJB 30N Correct Answer 078 ET, to Lamb Bros. Beef, Wilson, Wis. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,600 THM TL’s Heidi’s Hope 0719, 12/13/09, by STAR 8006 Enyeto 163M ET, to Circle W Farm, WinstonSalem, N.C.; and a September heifer calf by THM JLG Treutlen 5666, to Larry W. Arnoald, Lenox- - - - $7,550

Shaw Cattle Co.

Caldwell, Idaho—May 30 Auctioneer: Matt Sims Reported by: Mark Holt 61 females- - - - - - - -$435,700; average - - - - - $7,143 FEMALES /S Lady Domino 145Y, 1/23/11, by UPS Domino 3027, to Drew Perez, Nara Visa, N.M - - - - - - $22,000 /S Lady Thor 3204A, 3/4/13, by THR Thor 4029; and a February heifer calf by CB R294 4Y Beneficial 304A, to Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill.- - - - - $20,000 /S Lady Domino 3220A, 3/6/13, by /S 3027 Domino 1540Y; and a January heifer calf by Schu-Lar Red Bull 18X, to Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont.; and Hoffman Herefords, Thedford, Neb. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $19,000 /S Lady Thor 3181A, 2/28/13, by THR Thor 4029; and a January heifer calf by CB R294 4Y Beneficial 304A, to Rafter J Cattle, Perkins, Okla., and Jake and Evan Sims, Edmond, Okla. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $16,000 /S 95000 Valerie 3018 ET, 1/13/13, by H WCC/WB 668 Wyarno 9500 ET; and a January heifer calf by Schu-Lar Red Bull 18X, to Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $12,000 /S Lady Ribeye 1133Y, 3/18/11, by SHF Rib Eye M326 R117; and a February heifer calf by Hyalite On Target 936, to Ledbetter & Son Inc., Okmulgee, Okla. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $11,250 /S Lady Peerless 312A, 1/7/13, by /S Peerless 1571Y; and a January heifer calf by Schu-Lar Red Bull 18X, to Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla. - - $10,250 /S Lady Thor 3432A, 9/6/13, by THR Thor 4029, to Desert View Ranch, Melba- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,900 /S Lady Advance 0448X, 9/20/10, by HH Advance 286M 1ET; and a March heifer calf by /S Efficient 0925, to Ray Mar Farms, Oakdale, Calif.- - - - - $10,000 /S Lady Peerless 383A, 1/25/13, by /S Peerless 1571Y; and a February heifer calf by CB R294 4Y Beneficial 304A, to Harfst Herefords, Jacksonville, Ore.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $9,000 /S Lady Peerless 322A, 1/9/13, by /S Peerless 1571Y; and a February heifer calf by Schu-Lar Red Bull 18X, to John Mrozinski, Wiggins, Colo.- - $8,000 /S Lady Ribeye 173Y, 1/29/11, by /S Ribeye 9609W; and a February heifer calf by /S Washita Red 21123Z, to C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis. - $8,000 /S Lady Ribeye 185Y, 1/30/11, by SHF Rib Eye M326 R117; and a February heifer calf by Hyalite On Target 936, to Judy St. Germain, Emmett - - - $8,000 /S Lady On Target 4466B, 9/4/14, by Hyalite On Target 936, to Sonoma Mountain Herefords, Santa Rosa, Calif.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,750 /S Lady Target 2035Z, 1/31/12, by Schu-Lar On Target 22S; and a February heifer calf by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET, to Walker Polled Hereford Farm, Morrison, Tenn.; and Jernigan Farms, Columbia, Tenn.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 /S Lady Thor 3480A, 9/27/13, by THR Thor 4029, to Ray Mar Ranches, Oakdale, Calif.- - - - - - - - - - - $7,500 HW

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HALLBAUER Farms 402 S. West St. Carlinville, IL 62626

12526 N. Weldon Rd., Rockford, IL 61102

www.perksranch.com

Ron Hallbauer 217-825-6559 217-825-6559 cell Jim Hallbauer 217-854-8690 217-825-6233 cell

Tom and Tammy Boatman, managers 404-372-6754 or 770-354-4195

Office 815-335-2824 Doug Perks 815-505-1289 FALL CELEBRATION SALE October 10, 2015

A den Family Farm

Sturdy

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Producing Functional Hereford Cattle Rick, Teresa, Jared and Lindsey Aden 1970 C.R. 2400 E. St. Joseph, IL 61873 RTIllini@aol.com 217-841-1116

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Dr. Mark and David Sturdy 5200 Sturdy Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 217-498-9756 or 217-498-7755 Mark’s cell 217-899-3542 Dave’s cell 217-725-2154 teresasturdy@gmail.com

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Polled Hereford Farm Fred and Elaine Nessler 217-741-5500 fwn@theprairiecross.com ejn@theprairiecross.com Elizabeth Nessler 217-496-2442

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Ray Vandeveer 6261 Brubaker Rd. Salem, IL 62881 618-780-5153 or 618-547-3164 ravan52@hotmail.com

10124 Michael Rd. Coulterville, IL 62237 Sherwood Burns 618-443-2007 618-521-3678 Kent Burns 618-443-6279 618-521-3199

Cattle for sale at all times

KLINE HEREFORDS Randy and Sue Kline 113 S. Hemlock St. LeRoy, IL 61752 Randy 309-824-9937 Mary 309-846-2687 Sue 309-824-7291 klineherefords@mchsi.com

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Rick Garnhart Family 6372 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley, IL 61039 815-238-2381 garnhart@gmail.com www.mudcreekfarms.com

Larry Moffett 3345 Southland Rd. Decatur, IL 62521 217-428-6496 Cell 217-972-2367 larrymoff@comcast.net

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LORENZEN FARMS Steve Lorenzen 17696 E. 1825th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924 217-269-2803 www.lorenzenfarms.com

Salem, IL 62881

Rick and Kim Morgan 618-267-4316 Cell appleridge@live.com Kevin and Lisa Babbs 618-322-5880 Cell kevinbabbs@sbcglobal.net

Floyd, Annette and Brittany 815-223-4484 Chad, Erin and J.W. 815-712-5739 LaSalle, IL 61301 C_herfs1@yahoo.com

Plainview Stock Farms Gene, Vicki, Matt, Bryan and Amy 7318 Stone School Rd. Leaf River, IL 61047 gvmiller5@signalblast.com www.millerfarmscattle.com Location: Rte. 72 west of Byron 3 mi., south 3/4 mi.

815-739-8806

Benedict Herefords

Lonny, Kim (Carney) and Riley Rhodes 18736 Cross Creek Rd. Carlinville, Il 62626 217-899-4104 Cell rhodesfarminc.kim@gmail.com

Cattle and Embryos for sale at all times Hereford.org

David and Marcia DeLong, Owners 608-756-3109 delcoph@aol.com Tom, Mandy and Jess Hawk, Managers 815-739-3171 Cell www.delhawkcattle.com thawk@delhawkcattle.com September 19, 2015 DelHawk Cattle Company Steak and Egg Sale

35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664 bhrnds@speednet.com Brent, Cell 217-971-5897

Larry and Julie 34227 E. C.R.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;1000 N. Mason City, IL 62264 benherf@yahoo.com 217-482-5606 Chad, Becky, Noah, Caleb and Faith chad@benedictherefords.com 217-246-5099

Dave, Marcia, Mike and Elise Hackett 1170 E. U.S. Hwy. 36 Tuscola, IL 61953 217-253-4900 Dave.Hackett@cell1net.net

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Ray Harbison and Sons Registered Polled Hereford Cattle

3570 Cedar Point Rd. Raleigh, IL 62977 Connie Harbison 618-268-4274 Carey Harbison

www.benedictherefords.com

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C The “Calendar” is a listing of Hereford sales and events known to our staff. Italicized dates denote shows and events. Non-italicized dates denote sales. To make the “Calendar” concise we have used the following abbreviations: association, assn.; international, int’l; junior, jr.; mountain, mtn.; national, nat’l; northeast, NE; northwest, NW; performance tested, PT; southeast, SE; southwest, SW; and university, Un.

July ___________________________________ 6 Streamline Genetics Online Sale, Monticello, Ind. 7-12 Red River Valley Fair, W. Fargo, N.D. 16 West Virginia State Show, Parkersburg 18 California State Fair Hereford Show, Sacramento 24 Ad deadline for September Hereford World 25-28 Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel (PRIDE) Convention, Estes Park, Colo. 31 Sonoma County Fair Hereford Show, Santa Rosa, Calif.

August _________________________________ 1 Ohio State Fair Jr. Heifer Show, Columbus 1 Streamline Genetics Online Sale, Monticello, Ind. 2 Ohio State Fair Hereford Show, Columbus 8 Tennessee State Hereford Show, Franklin 9 Indiana State Fair Jr. Heifer Show, Indianapolis 12 Wisconsin State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, W. Allis 13 Indiana State Fair Hereford Show, Indianapolis 13 Wyoming State Fair Hereford Show, Douglas 14 East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, White Pines 14 Illinois State Fair Hereford Jr. Show, Springfield 14 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Hereford Show, Gaithersburg, Md. 15 East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn., White Pines 15 Illinois State Fair Hereford Show, Springfield 15-16 Kansas Hereford Tour, northeast region 15 Wisconsin State Fair Hereford Show, W. Allis 16 Missouri State Fair Hereford Show, Sedalia 16 State Fair of West Virginia Jr. Hereford Show, Lewisburg 18 Upper Peninsula State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Escanaba, Mich. 20 Iowa State Fair Hereford Show, Des Moines 20 Upper Peninsula State Fair Hereford Show, Escanaba, Mich. 22 State Fair of West Virginia Polled Hereford Show, Lewisburg 25 Ad deadline for October Hereford World 25 Appalachian Fair Hereford Show, Gray, Tenn. 27 New York State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Syracuse 27 Kentucky State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Louisville 28 Maryland State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Timonium 28 Oregon State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Salem 28 Western Idaho Fair Open and Jr. Hereford Shows, Boise 28 Kentucky State Fair Hereford Show, Louisville

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BW 1.1 WW 44 YW 74 MM 24 M&G 46 Semen: $20/Straw

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29 New York State Fair Hereford Show, Syracuse 29 Oregon State Fair Hereford Show, Salem 30 Maryland State Fair Polled Hereford Show, Timonium

September _____________________________ 2 Nebraska State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Grand Island 3 Nebraska State Fair Hereford Show, Grand Island 3 Sierra Ranches Bull Sale, La Grange, Calif. 5 Delta Fair Open and Jr. Hereford Shows, Cordova, Tenn. 5 The Breeders Cup at Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, Ky. 5 Michigan State Fair Hereford Show, Novi 5 Minnesota State Fair Open and Jr. Hereford Shows, St. Paul 5 South Dakota State Fair Open and Jr. Hereford Shows, Huron 6 Du Quoin State Fair Open and Jr. Hereford Shows, Du Quoin, Ill. 6 Evergreen State Fair Open and Jr. Hereford Shows, Monroe, Wash. 7 Parker Bros. Polled Herefords, Bradyville, Tenn. 8 California Bullfest Bull Sale, Oakdale 11-12 Missouri Hereford Assn. Field Day, Salem 11-12 Montana Hereford Tour, south central 11-12 South Dakota Hereford Tour 11 West Texas Fair and Rodeo Hereford Shows, Abilene 11-13 Delaney/Atkins Fall Preview, Lake Benton, Minn. 12 Hereford Fall Classic Sale, Taylorville, Ill. 12 West Texas Fair and Rodeo Jr. Hereford Shows, Abilene 12-13 Wisconsin Hereford Tour, southeast region 13 Wolff Cattle Co., Oaks, N.D. 15 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn., Eldon 17 Holden Herefords Female Sale, Valier, Mont. 18 Churchill Cattle Co. Female Sale, Manhattan, Mont. 18 River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario 18 Tennessee Valley Fair Hereford Show, Knoxville 19 DeLHawk Cattle Co., Earlville, Ill. 19 Elm Lodge Polled Herefords, Indian River, Ontario 19 Kansas State Fair Hereford Show, Hutchinson 19 JM Cattle Co., Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 19-20 Southern Alberta Hereford Tour

20 Illini Top Cut Sale, Macomb, Ill. 20 Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orilla, Ontario 20 New Mexico State Fair Hereford Show, Albuquerque 21-22 The Big Event Internet Auction, Republic, Mo. 24 Mohican West and Guests, Laurel, Mont. 25 Ad deadline for November Hereford World 25 Eastern States Exposition Jr. Hereford Show, W. Springfield, Mass. 25 East Texas State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Tyler 25-26 Washington State Fair Hereford Shows, Puyallup 25 World Beef Expo Hereford Show, W. Allis, Wis. 26 DeanaJak Farms, New Enterprise, Pa. 26 Eastern States Exposition Hereford Show, W. Springfield, Mass. 26-27 Ohio Hereford Futurity Show, Old Washington 26 White Column Farms/Forrest Polled Herefords, N. Augusta, S.C. 27 Gohr Angus and Herefords, Madras, Ore. 27 Oklahoma State Fair Hereford Show, Oklahoma City 27 World Beef Expo Jr. Hereford Show, W. Allis, Wis. 28 Hoffman Ranch Female Sale, Thedford, Neb. 29 BuyHereford.com Internet Auction

October ________________________________ 2 Keystone Int’l Livestock Exposition Nat’l Hereford Show, Harrisburg, Pa. 3 The Breeders Classic at Stone Ridge Manor, Gettysburg, Pa. 3 Central Washington State Fair Hereford Show, Yakima 3 Colyer Herefords Female Sale, Bruneau, Idaho 3 East Texas State Fair Hereford Show, Tyler 3 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State Un., Springfield, Mo. 3 Lamb Bros., Wilson, Wis. 3 Tulsa State Fair Hereford Show, Tulsa, Okla. 4 Brumley Farms/Bar 1 Ranch, Caldwell, Idaho 4 Genetic Selection Sale, Spring Valley, Wis. 4 Keystone Int’l Livestock Exposition Jr. Hereford Show, Harrisburg, Pa. 4 Missouri Heritage Sale, Salem, Mo. 5 Baldy Maker Bull Sale, Ft. Klamath, Ore. 5 Express Ranches Bull Sale, Yukon, Okla. 7 Fryeburg Fair Hereford Show, Fryeburg, Maine 8 Dudley Bros. Bull Sale, Comanche, Texas 9 Texas Polled Hereford Assn. Show, Dallas

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October 4, 2015

Sale Location: Larson Hereford Farms, Spring Valley, Wis.

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10 Arkansas State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Little Rock 10 Celebrate Maryland 2015, Frederick 10 Heartland Genetic Blend Sale, Perryville, Mo. 10 Iron Lake Ranch, Athens, Texas 10 Oregon Hereford Assn., Madras 10 Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill. 10 Remitall West, Olds, Alberta 10 Tulsa State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Tulsa, Okla. 11 Arkansas State Fair Hereford Show, Little Rock 11 Ridgeview Farm, Alto, Mich. 12 Stacked Deck Online Sale, Mich. 13 AbraKadabra Cattle Co. Online Sale, Columbia, Mo. 13 Powell Herefords, Ft. McKavett, Texas 15 Jensen Bros. Internet Heifer Sale, Courtland, Kan. 16 Northern Int’l Livestock Expo Open and Jr. Hereford Shows, Billings, Mont. 16 W4 Ranch, Morgan, Texas 17 ANL and Guests, Steelman, Saskatchewan 17 Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla. 17 C&T Cattle Co. and Friends, Kisby, Saskatchewan 17 Colllins Cattle and Baumgarten Cattle Co. Online Heifer Sale 17 A. Goff & Sons, Harrisville, W.Va. 17 Lambert/Sonoma Mtn. Bull Sale, Kenwood, Calif. 17 Tennessee Hereford Assn. Field Day, Wartrace 18 Blair Athol/Haroldson’s and Friends, Arcola, Saskatchewan 18 Langford/Copeland Herefords, Okmulgee, Okla. 18 Sullivan Farms Female Sale, Dunlap, Iowa 19 The Berry’s, Cheyenne, Wyo. 19 P&R Herefords, Leedy, Okla. 19 Square D, Langbank, Saskatchewan 20 North Carolina State Fair Hereford Show, Raleigh 20 Strang Herefords, Meeker, Colo. 21 Micheli Herefords, Ft. Bridger, Wyo. 22 South Carolina State Fair Polled Hereford Show, Columbia 23 State Fair of Louisiana Open and Junior Hereford Shows, Shreveport 23 Cow Palace Bull Sale, San Francisco, Calif. 24 Debter Hereford Farm Bull Sale, Horton, Ala. 24 J&L Cattle Services and Guests, Jeromesville, Ohio 24 Jamison & Jamison Bull and Female Sale, Beggs, Okla. 24 Northeast Texas Hereford Assn., Mt. Pleasant 24 South Carolina State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Columbia 25 Reynolds Herefords, Huntsville, Mo. 26 Ad deadline for December Hereford World 26 Express Ranches Production Sale, Yukon, Okla. 26 Hill-Vue Farm, Blairsville, Ga. 27 Great Plains Hereford Sale, Russell, Kan. 31 Alabama National Fair Hereford Show, Montgomery 31 American Royal Jr. Show, Kansas City, Mo. 31 The Hot Ones Sale at CMR Polled Herefords, Senatobia, Miss. 31 Ladies of the Royal Nt’l Hereford Sale, Kansas City, Mo. 31 South Texas Hereford Assn., Beeville

November _____________________________ 1 American Royal Nat’l Hereford Show, Kansas City, Mo. 1 Great Lakes Hereford Roundup, Mason, Mich. 7 Burns Farms Bull Sale, Pikeville, Tenn. 7 Combined Excellence Sale, Hillsboro, Ohio 7 Prairie Rose Cattle Co., Sherman, Ill. 10 Bowling Ranch, Blackwell, Okla. 11 Barber Ranch Bull Sale, San Saba, Texas 13 Rees Bros. Bull Sale, Morgan, Utah Hereford.org

13 South Dakota Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting and Banquet, Brookings 13 Virginia Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Harrisonburg 13 White Hawk Ranch/Barnes Herefords Bull and Female Sale, Cedartown, Ga. 14 South Dakota Hereford Assn., Brookings 14 Virginia Hereford Assn., Harrisonburg 14 Mid-Atlantic Jr. Show, Harrisonburg 15 North American Int’l Livestock Exposition Jr. Hereford Show, Louisville, Ky. 16 Oklahoma Hereford Assn. Bull and Female Sale, Marietta 16 Rapp Herefords Female Sale, Aberdeen, S.D. 18 Bluegrass Stakes Heifer Sale, Louisville, Ky. 19 Mrnak Herefords Female Sale, Bowman, N.D. 19 North American Int’l Livestock Exposition Nat’l Hereford Show, Louisville, Ky. 21 California/Nevada Hereford Assn., Roseville, Calif. 21 Heart of America Hereford Assn., Greenville, Ill. 21 Maryland Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Jarrettsville 21 Nebraska Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting and Banquet, Grand Island 21 Show Me Select Polled Hereford Sale, Windsor, Mo. 22 California/Nevada Hereford Assn. Jr. Jackpot Show, Roseville, Calif. 22 Nebraska Hereford Assn., Grand Island, Neb. 25 Ad deadline for January Hereford World 28 Able Acres, Wingate, Ind.

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3 Kentucky Hereford-Influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Stanford 3-5 Western Nugget Nat’l Shows, Reno, Nev. 3 Western Nugget Jr. Show, Reno, Nev. 4 Georgia Bull Test Sale, Calhoun 4 Knoll Crest Farm Bull Sale, Red House, Va. 4 North Dakota Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting and Banquet, Valley City 5 Kentucky Hereford Autumn Harvest, Mt. Sterling 5 Missouri Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Sedalia 5 North Dakota Hereford Assn., Valley City 5 Western Nugget Nat’l Sale, Reno, Nev. 6 Missouri Hereford Assn., Sedalia 11 Minnesota Hereford Breeders Annual Meeting and Banquet, Hutchinson 12 Barber Ranch Red and White Holiday Lights, Ft. Worth, Texas 12 Minnesota Hereford Breeders, Hutchinson 12 Myers Hereford Farm, Statesville, N.C. 24 Ad deadline for February Hereford World

2016 January ________________________________ 1 4-16 Nat’l Western Stock Show Hereford Shows, Denver 21 Univ. of Tennessee Senior Bull Test Sale, Spring Hill 23 Southwestern Exposition Jr. Hereford Show, Ft. Worth, Texas 25 Ad deadline for March Hereford World 26 Churchill Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Manhattan, Mont. 30 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting and Banquet, Plain City, Ohio

February _______________________________ 1 Southwestern Exposition Nat’l Hereford Show, Ft. Worth 5 Elkington Polled Herefords Bull Sale, Idaho Falls, Idaho 6 Messner Ranch Bull Sale, Slapout, Okla. 6 South Texas Hereford Assn., Beeville 6 Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb.

13 Baker Hereford Ranch, Rapid City, S.D. 13 Langford Herefords, Okmulgee, Okla. 13 Mississippi Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Jackson 14 Dixie Nat’l Hereford Show, Jackson, Miss. 17 Shaw Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Caldwell, Idaho 19 White Hawk Ranch/Barnes Herefords, Bull and Female Sale, Cedartown, Ga. 20 Magnolia Hereford Assn. Sale and Futurity, Magnolia, Ark. 20 Southern Opportunity Sale, Martin, Tenn. 22 Hereford Heritage Sale, Stillwater, Okla. 25 Ad deadline for April Hereford World 26 Illini Classic Sale, Springfield, Ill. 26 Jamison Herefords Bull Sale, Quinter, Kan. 27 Illinois Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Springfield 27 Woolfolk Farm Bull Sale, Columbia, Tenn. 29 Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho

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1 Schutte & Sons Polled Herefords, Guide Rock, Neb. 2 Georgia Bull Test Sale, Tifton 3 Jensen Bros. Bull Sale, Courtland, Kan. 7 Harrell Hereford Ranch, Baker City, Ore. 10 Univ. of Tennessee Jr. Bull Test Sale, Spring Hill 11 Tennessee Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Lebanon 12 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn., Eldon 12 Northeast Texas Hereford Assn., Mt. Pleasant 12 Tennessee Agribition Sale, Lebanon 14 JBB/AL Herefords, Bliss, Idaho 15 Cooper Hereford Ranch, Will Creek, Mont. 17 Flying S Herefords, Paluxy, Texas 18-19 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Spring Show and Sale, Columbus, Ohio 19 CES Polled Herefords/Predestined Cattle Co., Wadley, Ga. 25 Ad deadline for May/June Hereford World 25 North Carolina Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Statesville 26 Candy Meadow Farms Bull and Female Sale, Lexington, Tenn. 26 North Carolina Hereford Assn., Statesville 28 Oleen Bros., Dwight, Kan.

April ___________________________________ 1 Georgia Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Perry 2 Georgia Hereford Assn., Perry 9 Copeland & Sons Herefords Bull Sale, Nara Visa, N.M. 9 Knoll Crest Farm Bull Sale, Red House, Va. 15 Virginia Hereford Assn., Harrisonburg 16 Burns Farms Female Sale, Pikeville, Tenn. 16 Texas Polled Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Salado 22 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Cross Plains 23 Doyle Hereford Ranch and Special Guests, Wolfe City, Texas 23 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn., Cross Plains 25 Early Bird Advertising Deadline for July Hereford World

May ___________________________________ 6 South Carolina Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Clemson 7 South Carolina Hereford Assn., Clemson 14 Broadlawn Farm, Lena, Miss. 23 Ad deadline for July Hereford World 28 Barnes Herefords and White Hawk Ranch, Cedartown, Ga. 28 Shaw Cattle Co. Female Sale, Caldwell, Idaho 30 Mead Cattle Enterprises, Midville, Ga. HW

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Jane Lew, W.Va.—April 10 Judge: Taylor Harrison, Coldwater, Mich. 33-head shown Champion female, Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, with CHF 18U Nellie 4502 ET, 3/24/14, by Golden Oak Outcross 18U. Reserve champion female, Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, Ohio, with UHF U27Y April U13B, 4/6/14, by UHF S40 Revenue U27Y. Champion cow-calf pair, McDonald’s Polled Herefords, Jane Lew, with WPM Zosia Nemo Z31, 4/15/12, by JJD Nemo 8083; and a bull calf by WPM Hardtime 5073 012. Reserve champion cow-calf pair, David Law & Sons, Harrisville, with DL Waynes Lady, 12/14/12, by GRF Wayne 912; and a February bull calf by Grassy Run Worldwide 2050. Champion bull, Cottage Hill Farm with CHF TTF Honest Abe 4528 ET, 3/19/14, by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET. Reserve champion bull, Ralph E. Ullman & Son with UHF 45P Tank U05B, 3/19/14, by NJW FHF 9710 Tank 45P.

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Columbus, Ohio—March 20 Judge: Jonathan Harfst, Battle Creek, Mich. 34-head shown Champion female, Holley Land & Cattle, Gibsonburg, with Holleys I Want Candy, 6/4/14, by MSU Xerox 20X. Reserve champion female, MEB Polled Herefords, Wooster, with MEB 100W Hailey A2, 3/30/13, by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET. Champion cow-calf pair, Oak Ledge Farm, Belmont, N.H., with KEB Bali Bailout 144U ETZ, 11/4/12, by TH 75J 243R Bailout 144U ET; and a February heifer calf by LED GKB Legend 108 ET. Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Thornbriar Farm, Forest, with CJB Trust Me 100W, 7/25/12, by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET; and a September heifer calf by AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET. Champion bull, Dunn Herefords, Cochranton, Pa., with WD 719T Sharp Dressed Man 3256, 12/2/13, by TH 122 71I Victor 719T. Reserve champion bull, Wilson Stock Farm, Kensington, with Wilson 9050 Dingo 45B, 4/14/14, by Boyd Worldwide 9050 ET. HW

Hereford Named Supreme at Michigan Beef Expo A Hereford bull claimed the title of supreme champion bull over all breeds April 10 at the Michigan Beef Expo in E. Lansing, Mich. SRF Mr Show Me The Money ET, a Feb. 1, 2014, son of JCS Showtime, was selected supreme over the 105 entries shown. The bull was exhibited by the Gale Laudeman Family of Breeman, Ind., and was later purchased through the Michigan Beef Expo consignment sale by Causie Ranch of Leslie, Mich. HW

DAUER HEREFORDS 2014 and 2015 Ft. Worth Stock Show Grand Champion Commercial Hereford Pen of Females

Continuing a Legacy … Quality Hereford Cattle Since 1934. Registered Hereford bulls, heifers and black baldies for sale.

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N M The Hereford World welcomes new members who joined the American Hereford Association April 1 through May 31, 2015. Albrecht Children’s Trust 12858 N. U.S. Hwy. 183, Goliad, TX 77963 Keith Allen 1511 Beech Grove Boles Rd., Tompkinsville, KY 42167 Debra and Jonathan Baker R.R. 1 Box 113, Timewell, IL 62375 Mark and Kathy Baker 2952 1050 Rd., Fredonia, KS 66736 Barnett Mini Herefords P.O. Box 424, Roby, TX 79543 William Bell 9143 N. 250 E., Morristown, IN 46161 Bennett Farms Lori Bennett 918 Hwy. 869, Winnsboro, LA 71295 Karla Benson P.O. Box 762, McLean, TX 79057 Carlton Biermann 7 Flatrock Creek Rd., Comfort, TX 78013 Matthew and Elizabeth Blevins P.O. Box 351, Bunn, NC 27508-0351 Jason Bochmann P.O. Box 145, Smithwick, SD 57782 Thomas and Donna Brizendine 29804 S. 55th St. E, Porum, OK 74455 Shan Bruce 718 Peachtree Ave. E., Ft. Payne, AL 35967 Running M Cattle LLC Fred and Reiss Brunning 2324 Rd., 6100, Bruning, NE 68322 Cane Creek Farms Tim Buffaloe 3582 Rogers Rd., Scotts Hill, TN 38374 Rachel Burns 5012 S. Old U.S. 31, Macy, IN 46951 Robert Burns 5012 S. Old U.S. 31, Macy, IN 46951 Zachary Campbell 25275 Corder Rd., Lester, AL 35647 CM Farms P.O. Box 313, Dry Creek, LA 70637 Cogburn Farm Paul Cogburn 211 Point Oak Dr., Parrottsville, TN 37843 Shane and Valerie Cooper 19020 E. 125th Rd., Dennison, IL 62423 Kenneth and Carol Corley 4722 N. State Hwy. 23, Booneville, AR 72927 John Crosby 1848 130th St., Lake Park, IA 51347 Cunningham Cattle LLC William Cunningham 368 Noigo Rd., Southwest City, MO 64863 Douglas Nienhueser 1817 Rd. M, York, NE 68647 E7 Show Cattle Laci Davidson 816 S. 13th Ave., Fairview, OK 73737 Scott Dawson N. 3750 Hwy. 55, Chilton, WI 53014 Diehline Farms Ryan Diehl 918 Great Bend Turnpike, Pleasant Mount, PA, 18453 Double B Herefords, LLC Chase Brown 7367 Strawn Rd., Warrensburg, IL 62573 Hereford.org

William Dreyer 144 Mitchell Rd., Montgomery City, MO 63361 Sarah Dutch 5488 West Ave. Rd., Avery, NY 13303 Kenidey Effling P.O. Box 23, Highmore, SD 57345 Ekes Farms Mark Ekes 9150 Hwy. 57, McLain, MS 39456 Bailey England 720 Scattersville, Portland, TN 37148 Tim and Miriam Farrell 1939 W. 450 S., Lafayette, IN 47909 Flemings Family Farm Michael and Andrea Fleming 18270 Quetzel Dr., Neosho, MO 64850 Ford Farms Inc. Eric Ford 12366 Silberhorn Hwy., Blissfield, MI 49228 Chris Foster 91 Crossview Rd., Cowan, TN 37318 Fox Ranch Yolonda Fox 40429 264th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw, WA 98022 Roger Friedl 21611 S.E. 24th St., Sammamish, WA 98075 Gaffney Farms Joseph Gaffney, P.O. Box 64, Ryan, IA 52330 B Bar L Herefords Levi Gorsuch 708 8th St., Edgar, NE 68935 Larry Griffeth 4810 Cimmaron Trail, Weatherford, TX, 76087 Grigsby Farms John Grigsby 920 W. Hickory St., Canton, IL 61520 Harmony Lane Mini Polled Herefords James Covey P.O. Box 26, Carlsborg, WA 98324 Don and Lynete Harris 2242 C.R. 512, Stephenville, TX 76401 Windover Agricultural Enterprises Ltd. Eric Hilgartner 10570 Stewartsville Rd., Vinton, VA 24179 Zobeco Farms Daniel Hobson 2027 Airline Rd., McDonough, GA 30252 James Hunnicutt Jr. Jonesville-Lockhart Hwy., Union, SC, 29379 Jackson’s Mini Farm Shay Jackson 4436 Keokuk St., Prole, IA 50229 Jeffrey Cattle Co. John Jeffrey 66 Arbor Circle, Stillwater, OK 74074 Laura Karutis 609 Ft. Hunter Rd., Amsterdam, NY 12010 Ryan Kegley 13845 Antelope Rd., Kearney, NE 68847 Brad and Rita Kelly Family 40419 Cabbage Rock Rd., Lanesboro, MN, 55949 King Cattle Buddy and Megan King P.O. Box 601, Okeene, OK 73763 Latimore Hill P. Nick Koufos 150 Myers Rd., York Springs, PA, 17372

David and Kayla Lefeber 458 Mtn. City. Hwy. #14, Elko, NV, 89801 Liddle Farms Dwight Liddle 1835 Mires Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Little Mountains Farms Dennis Taylor P.O. Box 457, Union, WV 24983 Ken or Beverly Loss 718 C.R. 3746, Wolfe City, TX 75496 Maiers Acres Brandon and Meredith Maier W7364 Capital Rd., Greenwood, WI 54437 Teagan Mason 17641 SD Hwy. 37, Frankfort, SD 57440 Masterpiece Group Charlie Boyd 5754 U.S. Hwy. 62, Mays Lick, KY 41055 Matthews Farm Services LLC Mark and Diedra Matthews 965 N. Aurelius Rd., Mason, MI 48854 C. Dale Mattingly R.R. 1 Box 1433, Glen Allen, MO 63751 Michael McGhee 2712 Seven Mile Ferry Rd., Clarksville, TN 37040 McGinty Cattle Brandon and Connie McGinty 7844 C.R. 1, Pampa, TX 79065 McKenney Farms Carl and Nancy McKenney 6429 CR 125, Terrell, TX 75161 Mathew and Kristen McKimmy 2125 Glidden Rd., Beaverton, MI 48612 Pecan Meadow Ranch Mark Meng 7275 F.M. 2164, Sanger, TX 76266 Mark Menscer 763 Canady Rd., Parkton, NC 28371 Metzner Cattle Co. Raymond Metzner 12929 Q Rd., Osceola, NE 68651 Movall Cattle Co. Brian Movall 4125 Yellow Ave., Sutherland, IA 51058 MU Ranch Minis Daniel and Pamela Muran 67 Winters Ranch Rd., New Waverly, TX 77358 Nickoli Farms Victor Nickoli 155 Eleven League Rd., Ennis, TX 75119 John O’Dell 3442 Amma Rd., Amma, WV 25005 Kyle and Lori Padget 9670 W. 16th St. S., Monroe, IA 50170 Painted Sky Ranch Rodney and Darlene Slone 11332 Noonday Rd., Hallsville, TX 75650 Parker Cattle Co., 6186 F.M .449, Marshall, TX 75670 WJC Farms Robert Patrick 15 Holyfield Ln., Moneta, VA 24121 Wes Paul 2249 340th St., Laurel, IA 50141 continued on page 324...

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Peak Genetics John Miech 357 W. Whitney St., Sheridan, WY 82801-4720 Pearson Cattle Co. Inc. Neal Pearson 43523 111th St., Lake City, SD 57247-6115 T&M Registered Herefords Terry Pettigrew 34216 W. Buckeye Rd., Tonopah, AZ, 85354 Pfeifer Show Stock Sheldon Pfeifer 2153 Ellis Ave., Ellis, KS 67637 Brian and Jo Pickering 5220 E 256th, Arcadia, IN 46030 PBI Farms Heath Pittman P.O. Box 867, Vidalia, GA 30475 Porter Farm Stephen Porter 5401 SCR 1140, Midland, TX 79706 Berlin Grace Raidl 114 Pierce Plantation Rd., Thibodaux, LA 70301 Reeves Farms Gary Reeves 2118 330th St., Lorimor, IA 50149 Jane and Dwaine Rickertsen 4523 150th St., Clinton, IA 52732 Poor Boy Farms Matthew Roberts P.O. Box 749, Max Meadows, VA 24360 Trevor Robinson 702 High Point Rd., Boudon, GA 30108 Rockin 3L Ranch Tyson Kennedy 12856 Bethel Rd., Montgomery, TX 77356 Lake Victor Livestock Co. Cody and Beverly Rutledge 4977 F.M.2340, Burnet, TX 78611

Gold Hollow Farms Michael Sanders 2 Gold Hollow Ln., Center Ridge, AR 72027 Schaar Ranch Bill Schaar 7507 1028th Ave. S.W., Scranton, ND 58653-9546 Shelton Farm Warren Lee Shelton Jr. 7408 Grand Brooks Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Second Creek Cattle Laci and Scott Shepard 9595 N. 650th St., Altamont, IL 62411 Lee Shockey 39124 Hughesville Rd., Leesburg, VA 20175 Bill Shoupe 1345 Ivy Heights, Newland, NC 28657 Caitlyn Skiles 13045 F.M. 807, Dalhart, TX 79022 J&S Smith Farms Jordan Smith 3595 Sunny Slope Rd., Edgemont, AR 72044 East Fork Ranch Jonathan and Dawn Smith 15625 Brewer Rd., Otisco, IN 47163 Stanco Family Registered Herefords Frank Stanco 146 Arches Dr., Fruita, CO, 81521 Stavas Farms Martin Stavas 21442 Hawley Rd., Glenwood, IA 51534 Thomas Farms William and Linor Thomas 2496 Sequoyah Ranch Rd., Quitman, AR 72131 T Bar Ranch Jonathan Tippman 70648 Scott Rd., White Pigeon, MI 49099 Eric Tomasik 11826 Leishman Ln., Missoula, MT 59808

Touchowest Farm Gracia Cook-Lam and James Lam 1991 Stover Shop Rd., Mt. Solon, VA 22843 Andrea and Kevin Trapp 21466 F.M. 1018, Lyfrod, TX 78569 Triple ‘P’ Farm & Cattle LLC George and Peggy Petray 100 Stewart Rd., Scott, AR 72142 Twisted W Farms LLC Steven Whatley 516 Eight Mile Rd., Albany, GA 31721 Wakefield Farms Chris and Tammy Wakefield 356 Upchurch Rd., Lineville, AL 36266-4118 Leanne and Billy Waters 282 Main Rd., Bradford, ME 4410 Weisharr Herefords Seth, Sern or Sloan Weisharr 11639 Snoma Rd., Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Whitaker and Son Cattle Phillip Whitaker 158 Hyatt Bottom Rd., Joppa, AL 35087 Jerrad Wilke 3137 S Co. Rd. H, Orfordville, WI 53576 W&W Ranch Walter Williams 3165 Table Rock Rd., Copperas Cove, TX 65422 Double D Resources Travis Wilson 15 Cardinal Dr., Iola, KS 66749 Deja Wolfe 12500 U.S. Hwy. 10 E, Clinton, MT 59826 Dusty Trails Mini Herefords Monty and Roxanne Worster 1806 Elm St., Sidney, NE 69162 Wulken Bauernhof Rich Wilcke Box 6, Bethlehem, KY 40007 HW

Hereford Research Foundation Annual Auction Thursday, July 23 on BuyHereford.com

Embryo matings • Four frozen embryos by KCF Bennett Encore Z311 (43387256) X KCF Miss 3027 Z44 (43282768), donated by Knoll Crest Farms, Red House, Va., www.knollcrestfarm.com. Contact Paul for more details at 434-941-8245 or knollcrest@hughes.net • Four frozen embryos by HH Advance 3040A ET (43368367) X CL 1 Dominette 440P (42482637), donated by Cooper Herefords, Willow Creek, Mont., www.cooperherefords.com. For more information, contact Mark at 406-539-6885 or mark@cooperherefords.com. • Four frozen embryos by HH Advance 3183A ET (43368506) X HH Miss Advance 9065W ET (42999351), donated by Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont., www.holdenherefords.com. For more information, contact Jack at 406-450-1029 or jtholden@3rivers.net • Three IVF embryos by RST Time’s A Wastin 0124 (43123163) X JWG Miss Serendipity 1114 (43250518), donated by Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, Iowa. For more information, contact John at 712-263-0263 or summer@sullivansupply.com. • Frozen embryos by Hyalite Resource 331 (43388415) X Loewen Miss On Target 10Y 1A (43353140), donated by Loewen Herefords, Waukomis, Okla., www.loewenherefords.com. For more information, contact John at 580-231-0683 or john@loewenherefords.com • Frozen embryos by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET (43214853) X CH Miss Addison 8176 ET (43029459) donated by Curtis Curry and Family, McAlester, Okla. For more information, contact Curtis at 918-521-4629 or Curtis.curry@american-national.com

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Semen • 10 straws of semen on Remitall-West Game Day ET 74Y (43406367) donated by Bacon Cattle and Sheep, Siloam Springs, Ark., www.baconcattleandsheep.com and Glengrove Farms, Rolla, Mo., www.glengrovefarms.com. Please contact Bob Thompson for more details at 573-368-9557. Hunts • Pheasant Hunt and ranch visit donated by Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D., www.rauschherefords.com. Contact Vern Rausch for more details at 605-948-2375 or at rauschherf@rauschherefords.com

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ALABAMA Campbell Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Debter Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 307 Drummond Sparks Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Sul-Tay Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Tennessee River Music Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 ARIZONA Mountain View Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 ARKANSAS James Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 CALIFORNIA Alto Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Blagg Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Five H Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Jess Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Lambert Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243, HR-12 McDougald Registered Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Morrell Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Mrnak Herefords West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Pedretti Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, HR-12 R&R Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Sierra Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235, HR-12 Sonoma Mountain Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, HR-12 Valentine Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Weimer Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 COLORADO Campbell, James T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Clark Anvil Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Coleman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, HR-12 Coyote Ridge Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, HR-12 Ernst Family, Marshall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Fuchs Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Hall and Family, Doug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Hanging W Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Kubin Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Leroux Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Robb & Sons, Rom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Sidwell Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Strang Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, HR-13 CONNECTICUT Blue Moon Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Four Winds Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Old Beech Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 FLORIDA Flip LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Southern Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 GEORGIA Barnes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332, IBC CES Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155, 307 Greenview Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253, HR-13 Hill-Vue Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 HME Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Innisfail Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Leonard Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Mead Cattle Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC MTM Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Predestined Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155, 307 Sunset Ridge Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Thompson Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 White Hawk Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307, 332, IBC IDAHO Colyer Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, HR-13 Daniels Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Eagle Canyon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Hereford.org

Elkington Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 248, HR-13 Fern Ridge Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Harrison & Sons, Hawley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 JBB/AL Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, HR-13 Northwest Hereford Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 OJJ Cattle Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Shaw Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, HR-13 Wooden Shoe Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 ILLINOIS Aden Family Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Albin Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 American Live Stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Apple Ridge Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Bafford Farms Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Baker Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Behrends Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Benedict Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Bickelhaupt Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Bixler Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, HR-14 Bob-O-Lou Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, HR-14 Burns Polled Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . 318, HR-14 Crane Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 319 DeLHawk Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 319 Double B Herefords LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Ellis Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Eubank Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, HR-14 Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross . . . . . . 169, 318 Fleisher Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Gen-Lor Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Hallbauer Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Happ Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, HR-14 Harbison and Sons, Ray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319, HR-14 Kline Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Knott Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Loehr Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, HR-14 Lorenzen Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Lowderman Auction Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Lowderman Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 319 McCaskill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Miller Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Milligan Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, HR-14 Moffett Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Mud Creek Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Nature’s Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Newbold Farms Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, HR-14 Northfork Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 320 Oak Hill Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Parish Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Perks Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Plainview Stock Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Prairie Cross, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 318 Prairie Meadow Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Prairie Rose Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 318 Rabideau Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 RGR Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 River Ridge Ranch & Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Sayre Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, HR-14 Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Stephens Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, HR-14 Sturdy Hereford Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Sweatman Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Torrance Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 West Wind Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 INDIANA Able Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111, 306 Beck-Powell Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Carlson Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 CDF Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15

Clinkenbeard Farms & Sons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 DaVee Enterprises, R.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Everhart Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Gerber Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25, HR-15 Green Meadow Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Greives Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Hayhurst Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Hunt Bros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 J&K Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Kesling Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Laudeman Family, Gale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Ramsey’s Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Streamline Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 41-45, HR-IBC Stuckey Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 IOWA Amos Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Baja Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Beef Resources Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Casteel Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Deppe Bros. Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254, 301 Goehring Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255, 301 Jackson Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 K7 Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Landt Herefords, Steve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Lenth Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Solsma Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Sorensen Family, Mike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Stream Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Wiese & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, HR-15 KANSAS 4V Douthit Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Alexander Farms Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . 37, HR-15 B&D Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords. . . . . . . HR-15 Carswell-Nichols Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 CK Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Davis Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Douthit Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 GLM Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Herbel Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Jamison Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247, HR-15 Jensen Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, HR-15 M-M Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, HR-15 Malone Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Meitler Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253, HR-15 Mill Creek Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Oleen Brothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Oleen Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Sandhill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Schu-Lar Herefords LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Springhill Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Towner Farm Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Umberger Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 VJS Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 KENTUCKY BBL Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Botkin Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Boyd Beef Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 36, 191, HR-16 Chambliss Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, HR-16 Dogwood Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 305 JMS Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Laffoon Family Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Peyton’s Well Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 LOUISIANA 5C’s Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 continued on page 326...

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MARYLAND All Seasons Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 ChurchView Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 East Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268, HR-16 Foggy Bottom Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, HR-16 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 R&T Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Red Oak Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 SCH Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Tamsey Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 MICHIGAN Behnke’s Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Castle Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Cottonwood Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Grand Meadows Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 261 Hanson’s Double G Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Harfst Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Longcore Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 MacNaughton, Ron and Jill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 McDonald Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Ridgeview Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 RLB Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Rottman, Phil and Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Sugar Sweet Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Veeser’s Triple E Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 MINNESOTA DaKitch Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Delaney Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, HR-16 Krogstad Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Lawrence Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 McIver’s Happy Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Minnesota Hereford Breeders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Neil Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Schafer Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Springwater Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Whispering Pine Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 MISSISSIPPI Broadlawn Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, 307 Caldwell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 CMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Leaning Cedar Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120, HR-17 McGuffee Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Waggoner LLC, Joe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 MISSOURI AbraKadabra Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Bellis Family, Jim D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Blue Ribbon Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Bonebrake Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302, HR-17 BS Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Civil Bend Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Doss Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Duvall Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Evans Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Falling Timber Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121, HR-17 Findley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, HR-17 Glengrove Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264, 303 Harding Bros. Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Heartland Genetic Blend Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 303, HR-17 Kaczmarek 4K Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223, 303 LIII Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Miller Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Mueller Polled Herefords & Angus. . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Reed Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264, 303 Reynolds Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Roth Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265, 303, HR-17 Schneider Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17

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Steinbeck Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264, 302 WMC Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Woessner Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 MONTANA Brillhart Ranch Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Broken Pick Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Churchill Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 81 Cooper Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, HR-17 Curlew Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Dutton Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Ehlke Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Feddes Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, HR-17 Holden Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27, HR-17 J Bar E Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 McMurry Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Mohican West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, HR-19 Sidwell Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Thomas Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 NEBRASKA 7 Mill Iron Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Blueberry Hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Fisher, Lowell and Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Frenzen Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Gibson Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Henkel Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Hoffman Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 JB Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Linton Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182, HR-18 Moeller & Sons, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Monahan Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Niedermeyer Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Ridder Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, HR-18 Schroer Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Schutte & Sons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, HR-18 Spencer Herefords Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, HR-18 Upstream Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187, HR-18 Van Newkirk Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Vin-Mar Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 NEVADA Bell Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, HR-18 Brumley Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Genoa Livestock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Hutchens Herefords, Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 NEW HAMPSHIRE Top of the Hill Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 NEW JERSEY Grass Pond Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 NEW MEXICO B&H Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, HR-18 C&M Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC. . . . . . . . . . . 67, HR-18 Cornerstone Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 King Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241, HR-19 West Star Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 NEW YORK SK Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Stone House Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 NORTH CAROLINA Blinson Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Brent Creech Taylor’s Mill Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Claxton Farm LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, HR-19 Double J Farm LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258, HR-19 Myers Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, HR-19 Prestwood Beef Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Rhyneland Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Terrace Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Triple M Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Triplett Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307, HR-19

W&A Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 268 Will-Via Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262, 305 NORTH DAKOTA Baumgarten Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 311 Boehnke Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Friedt Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 311 Friesz Livestock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Helbling Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Mrnak Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311, HR-19 North Dakota Hereford Assn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Olson Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Pelton Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Stuber Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Wolff Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 OHIO Banks Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Berg Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Buckeye Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 CSP Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Durbin Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Grandview Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Hot Iron Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 J&L Cattle Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Mohican Polled Hereford Farm. . . . . . 84, 260, HR-19 Morrison Stock Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 NS Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Oakridge Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Ostgaard Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Sunny Side Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Sunnyside Stock Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn.. . . . . . 260 OKLAHOMA Beacon Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Bowling Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Buck Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 CNB Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Darnell Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Day Family, Richard C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dennis Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Dufur Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237, HR-19 Durham Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, HR-19 Flying G Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Fullerton Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Graft-Britton Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Gray Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Headquarters Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Langford Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, HR-20 LeForce Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Littau Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Loewen Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Messner Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, HR-20 Moss Herefords, Allen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Nelson Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 P&R Herefords LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 55, HR-20 Red Hills Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 OREGON Bar One Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Bird Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, HR-20 Chandler Herefords Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, HR-20 England Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Harrell Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153, HR-20 High Desert Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Hufford’s Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Northwest Hereford Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Oregon Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Quick Mill Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Stallings Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Vollstedt Farms Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Y Cross Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20

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PENNSYLVANIA Bar-H Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Deana Jak Farms Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, HR-20 Flat Stone Lick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Glenview Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Keystone International Livestock Expo . . . . . . . . . 308 Slaytons’ BearDance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Stone Ridge Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Vogel Valley Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 RHODE ISLAND Russett Valley Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 SOUTH CAROLINA Forrest Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Fowken Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 305 Keese Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 SOUTH DAKOTA Atkins Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Bar JZ Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Blume Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 CK Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Courtney Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Eggers Southview Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 225, HR-21 Frederickson Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Hoffman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 JBN Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 K&B Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 LaGrand Angus and Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Rausch Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 83, HR-21 Stenberg Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Thorstenson Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 TENNESSEE Bartholomew Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Belle Meadow Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Burn Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 307 Candy Meadow Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Coley Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262, HR-21 DLL Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Four L Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157, HR-21 Jackson Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 JM Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Mud Creek Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307, HR-21 Parker Bros. Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 305 River Circle Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Roberson’s Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Rogan Farms Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 145, 307, HR-21 Triple L Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Walker Polled Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 121 Woodard Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Woolfolk Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 TEXAS Alpha Equine Breeding Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 B&C Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Barber Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, HR-22 Case Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Dauer Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Doyle Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, HR-22 Dudley Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, HR-22 Edgar, Bobby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Flying S Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 51 Fuston Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 G3 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 GKB Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, HR-22 Glaze Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 H2 Ranch & Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Indian Mound Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Iron Lake Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, HR-22 Kinnear Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304, HR-22 Larson’s Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Hereford.org

Massey Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 McInnis Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 McMullin Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Metch Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Mockingbird Hill Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Neel Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136, HR-22 Noack Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Nolan Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Powell Ranches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227, HR-22 Rockin’ 4H Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Rockin’ W Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Rocking Chair Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Skrivanek Ranches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331, HR-23 Spearhead Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304, HR-23 Still River Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Sunny Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Texas Hereford Assn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126, HR-23 W4 Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Williams Family Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Willis Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 UTAH Allen & Son, Phil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Circle BJ Polled Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Ekker Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Johansen Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Pallesen Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Rell Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 VIRGINIA Fauquier Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 JPS Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Knabe, Harry A. Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Knoll Crest Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 109, 268 Meadow Ridge Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Thistle Tree Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Virginia Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 WASHINGTON BB Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC CX Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, HR-23 Diamond M Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Northwest Hereford Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Ottley Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, HR-23 WASHINGTON Yoricka Farm Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 WEST VIRGINIA Cottage Hill Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Five Star Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Goff & Sons, A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Grandview Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Grassy Run Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 310 Haught Bros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 J&A Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Law & Sons, David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 McDonald Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Westfall Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 WISCONSIN Baker Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Boettcher’s Brookview Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 C&L Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 320, HR-23 Christ the Rock Creek Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Dalton Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Gari-Alan Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Genetic Selection X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312, 320 Huth Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, HR-23 Kegley Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Lamb Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Larson Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, HR-23 Lietzau Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Lininger Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 MGM East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

MGM West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Next Generation Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Owego Stock Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Pierce’s Hereford Haven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Sandrock Ranch Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Spruce Hill Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Starr Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Steiny’s Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Whiskey Run Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Windy Hills Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Wirth Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Wiswell Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 WYOMING Berry’s, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, HR-24 Collins Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Holmes Herefords/Drake Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Largent and Sons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Lockhart Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Micheli Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, HR-24 Middleswarth Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . 92, HR-24 NJW Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143, HR-24 Ochsner Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Perkes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 White Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 CANADA Canadian Hereford Assn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Elmlodge Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Lilybrook Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Little Fort Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords. . . . 147, HR-24 Remitall West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 YV Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 SERVICES Barnes, Tommy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Biozyme Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Birdwell, James M.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Birdwell, Joel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Booker, C.D. “Butch” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Breeders Insurance LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Burks, Eddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 BuyHereford.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Carper, Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 CattleMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Circle H Headquarters LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Conover, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Emmons Ultrasounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Focus Marketing Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Gay Livestock Insurance, Jerry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Hereford Research Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 James F. Bessler Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Jensen Live Stock Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Layton Auction Services LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Layton, Dustin N.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Lowderman, Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Lowderman, Monte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC MCS Auction LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Merial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232, 308 Midwest Cattle Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC National CUP Lab & Tech Center. . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Red Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Reed Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Ritchey Livestock ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Schacher Auction Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Sims, Eddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Stith, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Stout, Justin B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Streamline Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 41-45, HR-IBC T Bar C Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Wendt, Kevin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC

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A Able Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111, 306 AbraKadabra Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Aden Family Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Albin Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Alexander Farms Polled Herefords . . . . . . 37, HR-15 All Seasons Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Allen & Son, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Alpha Equine Breeding Center . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Alto Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 American Live Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Amos Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Apple Ridge Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Atkins Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

B B&C Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 B&D Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 B&H Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, HR-18 Bafford Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Baja Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Baker Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Baker Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Banks Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Bar JZ Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Bar One Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Bar-H Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Barber Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, HR-22 Barnes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332, IBC Bartholomew Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Baumgarten Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 311 BB Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC BBL Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Beacon Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Beck-Powell Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Beef Resources Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Behnke’s Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Behrends Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Bell Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, HR-18 Belle Meadow Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Bellis Family, Jim D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Benedict Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Berg Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Berry’s, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, HR-24 Bickelhaupt Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Bird Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, HR-20 Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Bixler Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, HR-14 Blagg Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Blinson Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Blue Moon Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Blue Ribbon Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Blueberry Hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Blume Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Bob-O-Lou Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, HR-14 Boehnke Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Boettcher’s Brookview Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Bonebrake Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302, HR-17 Botkin Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Bowling Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Boyd Beef Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 36, 191, HR-16 Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords . . . . . HR-15 Brent Creech Taylor’s Mill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Brillhart Ranch Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Broadlawn Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, 307

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Broken Pick Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Brumley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 BS Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Buck Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Buckeye Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Burn Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 307 Burns Polled Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . 318, HR-14

C C&L Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 320, HR-23 C&M Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Caldwell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Campbell Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Campbell, James T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Canadian Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Candy Meadow Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Carlson Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Carswell-Nichols Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Case Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Casteel Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Castle Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 CDF Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 CES Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155, 307 Chambliss Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, HR-16 Chandler Herefords Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, HR-20 Christ the Rock Creek Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Churchill Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 81 ChurchView Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Circle BJ Polled Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Civil Bend Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 CK Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 CK Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Claxton Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, HR-19 Clinkenbeard Farms & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 CMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 CNB Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Coleman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, HR-12 Coley Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262, HR-21 Collins Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Colyer Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, HR-13 Cooper Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, HR-17 Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . 67, HR-18 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Cottage Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Cottonwood Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Courtney Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Coyote Ridge Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, HR-12 Crane Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 319 CSP Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Curlew Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 CX Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, HR-23

D DaKitch Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Dalton Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Daniels Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Darnell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Dauer Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 DaVee Enterprises, R.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Davis Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Day Family, Richard C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Deana Jak Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, HR-20 Debter Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 307 Delaney Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, HR-16 DeLHawk Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 319

Dennis Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Deppe Bros. Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254, 301 Diamond M Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 DLL Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Dogwood Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 305 Doss Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Double B Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Double J Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258, HR-19 Douthit Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Doyle Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, HR-22 Drummond Sparks Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Dudley Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, HR-22 Dufur Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237, HR-19 Durbin Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Durham Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, HR-19 Dutton Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Duvall Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

E Eagle Canyon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 East Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268, HR-16 Edgar, Bobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Eggers Southview Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Ehlke Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Ekker Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Elkington Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 248, HR-13 Ellis Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Elmlodge Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 England Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Ernst Family, Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Eubank Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, HR-14 Evans Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Everhart Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

F 4V Douthit Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 5C’s Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Falling Timber Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121, HR-17 Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross . . . . 169, 318 Fauquier Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 225, HR-21 Feddes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, HR-17 Fern Ridge Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Findley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, HR-17 Fisher, Lowell and Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Five H Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Five Star Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Flat Stone Lick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Fleisher Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Flip LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Flying G Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Flying S Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 51 Focus Marketing Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Foggy Bottom Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, HR-16 Forrest Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Four L Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157, HR-21 Four Winds Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Fowken Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 305 Frederickson Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Frenzen Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Friedt Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 311 Friesz Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Fuchs Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Fullerton Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Fuston Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22

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G G3 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Gari-Alan Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Gen-Lor Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Genetic Selection X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312, 320 Genoa Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Gerber Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25, HR-15 Gibson Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 GKB Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, HR-22 Glaze Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Glengrove Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264, 303 Glenview Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC GLM Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Goehring Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255, 301 Goff & Sons, A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Graft-Britton Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Grand Meadows Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 261 Grandview Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 310 Grass Pond Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Grassy Run Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 310 Gray Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Green Meadow Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Greenview Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253, HR-13 Greives Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Grimmel Grils Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16

H H2 Ranch & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Hall and Family, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Hallbauer Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Hanging W Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Hanson’s Double G Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Happ Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, HR-14 Harbison and Sons, Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319, HR-14 Harding Bros. Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Harfst Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Harrell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153, HR-20 Harrison & Sons, Hawley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Haught Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Hayhurst Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Headquarters Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Heartland Genetic Blend Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Helbling Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Henkel Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Herbel Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 High Desert Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Hill-Vue Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 HME Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Hoffman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Hoffman Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Holden Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27, HR-17 Holmes Herefords/Drake Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Hot Iron Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Hufford’s Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Hunt Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Hutchens Herefords, Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Huth Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, HR-23

I Indian Mound Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Innisfail Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Iron Lake Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, HR-22

J J Bar E Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 J&A Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 J&K Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 J&L Cattle Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Jackson Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Jackson Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 James Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Hereford.org

Jamison Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247, HR-15 JB Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 JBB/AL Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, HR-13 JBN Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Jensen Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, HR-15 Jess Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 JM Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 JMS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Johansen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 303, HR-17 JPS Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23

K K&B Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 K7 Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Kaczmarek 4K Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223, 303 Keese Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Kegley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Kesling Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Keystone International Livestock Expo . . . . . . . 308 King Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241, HR-19 Kinnear Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304, HR-22 Kline Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Knabe, Harry A. Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Knoll Crest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 109, 268 Knott Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Krogstad Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Kubin Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13

L Laffoon Family Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 LaGrand Angus and Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . HR-21 Lamb Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Lambert Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243, HR-12 Landt Herefords, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Langford Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, HR-20 Largent and Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Larson Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, HR-23 Larson’s Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Laudeman Family, Gale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Law & Sons, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Lawrence Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Leaning Cedar Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120, HR-17 LeForce Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Lenth Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Leonard Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Leroux Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Lietzau Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 LIII Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Lilybrook Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Lininger Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Linton Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182, HR-18 Littau Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Little Fort Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Lockhart Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Loehr Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, HR-14 Loewen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Longcore Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Lorenzen Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Lowderman Auction Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Lowderman Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 319

M M-M Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, HR-15 MacNaughton, Ron and Jill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Malone Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Massey Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 McCaskill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 McDonald Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261, 310

McDougald Registered Herefords . . . . . . . . . HR-12 McGuffee Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 McInnis Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 McIver’s Happy Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 McMullin Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 McMurry Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Mead Cattle Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Meadow Ridge Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords . . 147, HR-24 Meitler Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253, HR-15 Messner Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, HR-20 Metch Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 MGM East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 MGM West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Micheli Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, HR-24 Middleswarth Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . 92, HR-24 Mill Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Miller Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Miller Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Milligan Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, HR-14 Minnesota Hereford Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mockingbird Hill Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Moeller & Sons, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Moffett Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Mohican Polled Hereford Farm . . . . 84, 260, HR-19 Mohican West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, HR-19 Monahan Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Morrell Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Morrison Stock Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Moss Herefords, Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Mountain View Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Mrnak Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311, HR-19 Mrnak Herefords West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 MTM Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Mud Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307, HR-21 Mud Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Mueller Polled Herefords & Angus . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Myers Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, HR-19

N Nature’s Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Neel Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136, HR-22 Neil Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Nelson Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Newbold Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, HR-14 Next Generation Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Niedermeyer Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 NJW Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143, HR-24 Noack Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Nolan Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 North Dakota Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Northfork Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 320 Northwest Hereford Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 NS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

O Oak Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Oakridge Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Ochsner Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 OJJ Cattle Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Old Beech Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Oleen Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Oleen Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Olson Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Oregon Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Ostgaard Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Ottley Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, HR-23 Owego Stock Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 continued on page 330...

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P P&R Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 55, HR-20 Pallesen Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Parish Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Parker Bros. Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 305 Pedretti Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, HR-12 Pelton Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Perkes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Perks Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Peyton’s Well Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Pierce’s Hereford Haven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Plainview Stock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Powell Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227, HR-22 Prairie Cross, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 318 Prairie Meadow Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Prairie Rose Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 318 Predestined Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155, 307 Prestwood Beef Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Q Quick Mill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20

R R&R Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 R&T Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Rabideau Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Ramsey’s Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Rausch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 83, HR-21 Red Hills Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Red Oak Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Reed Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264, 303 Rell Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Remitall West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Reynolds Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 RGR Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Rhyneland Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Ridder Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, HR-18 Ridgeview Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 River Circle Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 River Ridge Ranch & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 RLB Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Robb & Sons, Rom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Roberson’s Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Rockin’ 4H Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Rockin’ W Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Rocking Chair Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Rogan Farms Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 145, 307, HR-21 Roth Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 265, 303, HR-17 Rottman, Phil and Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Russett Valley Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21

S 7 Mill Iron Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Sandhill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Sandrock Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Sayre Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, HR-14 SCH Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Schafer Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Schneider Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Schroer Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Schu-Lar Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Schutte & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, HR-18 Shaw Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, HR-13 Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-14 Sidwell Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258, HR-13 Sierra Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235, HR-12 SK Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Skrivanek Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331, HR-23

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Slaytons’ BearDance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Solsma Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Sonoma Mountain Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 91, HR-12 Sorensen Family, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Southern Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Spearhead Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304, HR-23 Spencer Herefords Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, HR-18 Springhill Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Springwater Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Spruce Hill Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Stallings Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Starr Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Steinbeck Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264, 302 Steiny’s Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Stenberg Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Stephens Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, HR-14 Still River Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Stone House Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Stone Ridge Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Strang Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, HR-13 Stream Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Streamline Genetics . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 41-45, HR-IBC Stuber Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Stuckey Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Sturdy Hereford Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Sugar Sweet Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Sul-Tay Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Sunny Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Sunny Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Sunnyside Stock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Sunset Ridge Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Sweatman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. . . . 260

T Tamsey Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Tennessee River Music Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Terrace Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 Texas Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126, HR-23 Thistle Tree Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Thomas Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Thompson Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Thorstenson Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Top of the Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Torrance Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Towner Farm Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Triple L Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-21 Triple M Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Triplett Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307, HR-19

U Umberger Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Upstream Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187, HR-18

V Valentine Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 Van Newkirk Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Veeser’s Triple E Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Vin-Mar Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-18 Virginia Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 VJS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-16 Vogel Valley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Vollstedt Farms Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . HR-20

Weimer Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-12 West Star Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-19 West Wind Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-15 Westfall Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Whiskey Run Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Whispering Pine Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 White Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 White Hawk Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307, 332, IBC Wiese & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, HR-15 Will-Via Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262, 305 Williams Family Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Willis Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 Windy Hills Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Wirth Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Wiswell Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 WMC Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Woessner Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-17 Wolff Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Woodard Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-22 Wooden Shoe Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-13 Woolfolk Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Y Y Cross Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-20 Yoricka Farm Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-23 YV Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Services Barnes, Tommy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Biozyme Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Birdwell, James M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Birdwell, Joel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Booker, C.D. “Butch” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Breeders Insurance LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Burks, Eddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 BuyHereford.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Carper, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 CattleMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Circle H Headquarters LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Conover, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Emmons Ultrasounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Focus Marketing Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Gay Livestock Insurance, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Hereford Research Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 James F. Bessler Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-24 Jensen Live Stock Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Layton Auction Services LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Layton, Dustin N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Lowderman, Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Lowderman, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC MCS Auction LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Merial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232, 308 Midwest Cattle Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC National CUP Lab & Tech Center . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Red Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Reed Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Ritchey Livestock ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Schacher Auction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Sims, Eddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Stith, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Stout, Justin B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Streamline Genetics . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 41-45, HR-IBC T Bar C Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC Wendt, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HR-IBC

W&A Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 268 W4 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Waggoner LLC, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Walker Polled Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 121 Hereford.org

THE HEREFORD BULL INSTRUCTIONS: Select a good one!

Use on cows/heifers (registered or commercial)

WHY? Hybrid Vigor

Tenderness Temperament/Gentle Efficiency Traits

EFFECT: MORE NET PROFIT! WARNING: DO NOT use if making more money is not what you want!

Cow Herd: Victor Domino based with performance outcrosses Natural Sires: Sons of Trust, 51X, T-Bone, Route 66, Mr Maternal AI and Embryo Sires: Trust, P606, 51X, 719T, On Target 22A, Prime 0514

QUALITY BULLS, COWS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE We also produce registered Angus and Hudgins Brahman sired F1s.

In our 63rd year of registered cattle, over 3,000 bulls sold! Sixty plus bulls sold in fall 2014 and spring 2015, 60% to repeat genetic partners.

Joey and Susan Skrivanek & Family, owners 407 W. Mustang, Caldwell, TX 77836 979-567-3857 Home • 979-224-4698 Cell 979-567-3131 Office • 979-567-2373 Fax coatty@burlesoncounty.org Nine miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21 — “The Presidential Corridor”

Visitors always welcome • Raising cattle in Texas since 1855

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The Mead Program

Mohican THM Excede Z426 Semen Available

THM Avatar 2108 ET Semen Available

Thank You!! To everyone who attended our sale and bid or purchased cattle. Your support of our program is greatly appreciated! Pro Performance Breeders

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CATTLE ENTERPRISES Tommy and Tommie Lynne 1230 Reeves Rd. • Midville, GA 30441 706-554-6107 • Cell 706-339-0201 www.meadcattle.com tommy@meadcattle.com

Les and Nancy Midla & Family

W. Massey Booth Jr. and Curtis H. Booth 711 Kings Run Rd. Shinglehouse, PA 16748 814-697-6339 masseyb@frontier.com

34 Cranberry Marsh Marianna, PA 15345 724-267-3325 nmidla@pulsenet.com Documented cattle that are right for today’s industry.