December 2022 Hereford World Magazine

The voice of the American Hereford Association | December 2022

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Cover photo: “Making the Turn Toward Home” taken by Cathy Wright at Van Newkirk Herefords, Oshkosh, Neb. Hereford World (ISSN 1085-9896), Vol. 113, No.

Opportunities are Earned World’s Perspective

by Sydnee Shive

Most things in life begin with an opportunity.

Sitting in my chair on the Saturday morning of the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting, surrounded by Hereford breeders, Hall of Merit inductee Dale Stith said something during his speech that really struck me.

He said, “Young people in the room, people have to give you your first opportunity. You have to earn the next one and the next one and the next one.”

If a light bulb popping up over my head and turning on was a possibility, I’m pretty sure it would’ve happened then. Dale was right. We all started somewhere — with someone who gave us an opportunity. Once an individual or organization helps you get your foot wedged in the door — pushing it open and getting to the next opportunity and the next opportunity and the next opportunity is something you must do on your own.

Dale’s statement caused me to reflect — which is fitting because we’re quickly approaching the end of the year and the beginning of a new one. Nov. 30 marked six months as managing editor of the Hereford World, and I couldn’t help thinking about my time with the Association. Between kicking off the year at Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show, to moving to a new city, meeting new faces and attending events like the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo and the AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference for the first time, it’s been jampacked. But the AHA and Hereford Publications Inc. were kind enough to provide me with my first opportunity post-graduation, and I am extremely thankful for that.

Opportunities are occasionally given, and opportunities are always earned. Opportunities are the reward of hard work, persistence, dedication and

determination. Opportunities are meant to be taken advantage of. Sometimes, opportunities find you, and sometimes, opportunity is found somewhere unexpected. But they all begin with someone giving you a chance — you decide what happens next.

In this issue

In the final Hereford World of the year, you’ll find coverage from the 2022 AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference. At the Annual Meeting, powerful messages were shared about the Hereford breed.

Hereford enthusiasts from across the country networked and reconnected. Five legendary individuals were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America awarded $165,000 in scholarships to National Junior Hereford Association members. Three breeders were elected by their peers to the AHA Board of Directors. Champions were slapped and hands were shaken at the American Royal, and a new National Hereford Queen was crowned. Coverage of the fun-filled three days begins on Page 31.

Almost all things in life, like opportunities, can be traced back to one simple, four-letter word: earn. December is a time for planning and looking forward. During his presentation of the 2022-2027 AHA strategic plan, Kevin Ochsner said, “Strategy is about earning the right to win.” What do you want the new year to look like? Set your goals, make a strategy and look for places to earn opportunities.

December is also a time for reflection, gratitude and giving. With the new year on our doorstep, enjoy your time spent with family and spend a little time reflecting on the year you had. What opportunities do you hope for? Reach out and earn them.

Sydnee Shive is the managing editor of Hereford World. She can be reached at sshive@hereford.org.

| American Hereford Association

Address:

11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410

Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3757 • Fax 816-243-1314 hworld@hereford.org • Hereford.org

AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa

Vice president

Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo.

Directors

Term expires 2023

Whitey Hunt, Madison, Ga.

Becky King-Spindle, Moriarty, N.M.

Term expires 2024

Jerome Ollerich, Winner, S.D.

Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va.

Term expires 2025

Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas

Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio

Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo.

Term expires 2026

Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.

Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Executive vice president

Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org

Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement

Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org

Chief financial officer

Leslie Mathews, lmathews@hereford.org

Director of records department

Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org

Director of youth activities and foundation Amy Cowan, acowan@hereford.org

National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant

Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org

Associate director of youth marketing and education

Chloé Fowler, cfowler@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor

Laura Loschke, lloschke@hereford.org

Director of communications and digital content

Taylor Belle Matheny, tmatheny@hereford.org

Audio-visual specialist

Kelsey Vejraska, kvejraska@hereford.org

Office assistant and event coordinator

Emily Wood, ewood@hereford.org

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Certified Hereford Beef Staff

President and chief executive officer

Amari Seiferman, aseiferman@herefordbeef.org

Brand manager

Ty Ragsdale, tragsdale@herefordbeef.org

Marketing manager

Brenyn Burkholder, bburkholder@herefordbeef.org

| Commercial Programs

Director of commercial programs

Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org

Commercial marketing partner - Western Region Jake Drost, jdrost@hereford.org

Hereford World Staff

Director of field management and seedstock marketing

Joe Rickabaugh, jrick@hereford.org

Production manager

Caryn Vaught, cvaught@hereford.org

Executive editor

Wes Ishmael, wishmael@hereford.org

Managing editor

Sydnee Shive, sshive@hereford.org

Assistant editor

Katie Maupin Miller, kcommunicates@gmail.com

Advertising coordinator

Alison Marx, amarx@hereford.org

Creative services coordinator

Bailey Lewis, blewis@hereford.org

Editorial designer/assistant Cindy Himmelberg

Graphic designers

Sharon Blank and Teri Wolfgang

Contributing writers

Jamie Courter, Deana Hardee

| Field Staff

Western Region – Colt Cunningham Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ore., Utah and Wash. 918-978-8779, ccunningham@hereford.org

Mountain Region – Kevin Murnin Colo., Mont., N.D., Wyo., and western Canada P.O. Box 105, Worden, MT 59088 406-853-4638, kmurnin@hereford.org

North Central Region – Alex Acheson Kan., Minn., Neb., S.D., and central Canada 1610 Jack Nicklaus Dr., Elk Point, SD 57025 785-366-1185, aacheson@hereford.org

Upper Midwest Region – Noah Benedict Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. 605 CR 2300 N. Dewey, IL 61840 217-372-8009, noahb@hereford.org

Southwest Region – Colton Pratz Ark., La., N.M., Okla. and Texas 9900 S. Chiles Rd., El Reno, OK 73036 405-385-1054, cpratz@hereford.org

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

Central Region – Joe Rickabaugh Iowa, Mo. and eastern Canada 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410., Kansas City, MO 64153 785-633-3188, jrick@hereford.org

Northeast Region – Contact the AHA Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., R.I., Vt.

Historic Opportunity Breed Focus

by Jack Ward

Team Hereford has never been more important.

Heterosis pays, and heterosis created with Hereford genetics pays even more. The truth of both statements is verified by credible research spanning decades. Research conducted at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), Simplot Ranches, Harris Ranches and Circle A Ranch documented performance advantages associated with direct heterosis in Hereford-sired F1 cattle versus their straightbred contemporaries. The research also documented the performance and economic advantages resulting from maternal heterosis in Hereford-sired F1 females compared to their straightbred peers.

Keep in mind that maternal heterosis is unmatched at improving lowly heritable traits such as fertility and longevity. As you’ve heard, fertility is 10 times more important than any other trait when it comes to the profitability of a commercial cow-calf operation.

Moreover, the USMARC 2000 bull project proved that Hereford is the most unrelated of the of Bos Taurus breeds. Consequently, Hereford provides more heterosis in crossbreeding than other Bos Taurus breeds.

Yet, some commercial producers remain reluctant to utilize crossbreeding. Others who embrace heterosis have yet to learn how different the Hereford breed is today compared to two decades ago.

The 1881 booklet you received with this issue of Hereford World illustrates Hereford’s genetic improvement over time, how it was possible and the industry opportunity to enhance production efficiency and sustainability by incorporating more crossbreeding that includes Hereford genetics.

Hereford genetics provide solutions

The booklet also defines the historic opportunity Hereford breeders have to gain market share when the industry begins building back at least 2.5

million beef cows culled during the current drought.

Various data over time suggests commercial cow herd performance has remained static or declined when it comes to key revenue metrics like reproductive efficiency, weaning weight and weaning weight per cow exposed. Higher input costs and challenging margins demand producers do more with less — harness more production efficiency, the hallmark Hereford advantage.

So, Hereford opportunity to expand market share is magnified by the industry’s need to incorporate more heterosis as it rebuilds the cow herd.

Plus, society is demanding more of beef production. Today, more consumers, companies and lenders want documentation of how cattle and beef production impact global warming. Hereford is the first to document breed genetic relationships with methane production and nitrogen excretion via a collaborative research production between the American Hereford Association (AHA) and AgNext at Colorado State University.

Grab hold of 1881

Moreover, the booklet serves as a playbook of sorts for Team Hereford, which includes everyone involved in producing and promoting the breed. It provides key, common messages about the breed’s role and ability.

AHA staff unveiled the 1881 booklet and shared some of its messages during the educational forums at the Annual Membership Meeting and Conference in October. I’ve never seen the atmosphere as electric as when the participants saw and understood the exciting opportunity available for Herefords in the United States.

I encourage you to spend time with the 1881 booklet, keep it handy and find deliberate ways of sharing the messages with those in your circle.

Here’s wishing each of you a joyous and Merry Christmas.

Jack Ward is the executive vice president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at jward@hereford.org.

Sustainability Leadership Performance Matters

by Shane Bedwell

Learning more about the breed’s carbon footprint benefits the whole industry.

Every year, I look forward to the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and Conference. It’s a chance to reconnect with breeders I already know and meet new ones. Without question, this year’s educational forums were a highlight of the event — jam-packed with phenomenal content and a standingroom-only crowd most of the day.

One forum highlighted the pioneering collaborative research project AHA is conducting with AgNext and the beef cattle genetics team at Colorado State University. Briefly, AHA is funding a graduate student to conduct research about beef cattle sustainability, relative to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and nitrogen excretion. Goals of the research include documenting genetic differences for traits related to GHG emissions and nitrogen excretion and developing a selection tool that can be used to make improvement.

Early literature suggests that Dry Matter Intake (DMI) and methane production have a moderately high correlation of 0.65, while the heritability of methane production is moderate at 0.19 to 0.27. These levels suggest progress could be made if there were a trait to measure. Bottom line, the goal is to develop a baseline for GHG emissions and nitrogen excretion in cattle.

Data amassed through AHA’s Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) and the National Reference Sire Program make this research possible.

Social license is imperative

Some may think the societal discussion about global warming is a political fight and wonder why AHA is investing resources in this research. As Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., shared during the forum, “If this issue was based on science, then it would have been squashed a long time ago. Instead, it is driven by emotion.” Like it or not, the beef industry is coming under fire, and our social license to operate is being attacked. The AHA Board supports this research and is excited about Hereford being an industry leader in this area.

Hereford has demonstrated its obvious advantages in fertility, longevity and hybrid vigor, as well as a significant feed efficiency advantage. Adding DMI and Sustained Cow Fertility to the genetic evaluation in 2017 enhanced breeder opportunity to make further progress.

Consider data from the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center documenting that Hereford consumed 1.7 pounds less feed per day when compared to Angus. This advantage equated to 191 pounds less corn per Hereford steer during the feeding period. Multiply this advantage by the number of cattle marketed as Certified Hereford Beef® in fiscal year 21. It equates to saving 31.6 million pounds of corn — enough corn to feed a 100,000-head feedlot for 19 days. To say that DMI is a key, economicallyrelevant trait is an understatement.

Hereford advantages provide commercial cow-calf producers with revenue-enhancing solutions that lead to improved economic sustainability. Now, the breed is poised to demonstrate its advantages for sustainability, relative to GHG emissions.

Merry Christmas.

Shane Bedwell is the chief operating officer and director of breed improvement of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at sbedwell@hereford.org.

These units at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb., collect individual methane emissions for the collaborative research project between the AHA and Colorado State University.

What’s New?

Association News and Events

“What’s New?” is a column designed to keep you in the know about Hereford happenings. You can sign up for Hereford Headlines, an electronic newsletter distributed the first Friday of each month by the American Hereford Association (AHA) highlighting Hereford news and events. You can also receive the Bald Faced Bottom Line, a commercially-focused electronic newsletter sent the third Friday of each month. To subscribe to these free newsletters, send an email to outreach@hereford.org. Archived issues are posted at Hereford.org.

National Shows

Plan to attend these national Hereford shows in January.

Cattlemen’s Congress: Jan. 4-7, 2023, Oklahoma City, Okla.

• “Hereford Eve in OKC”

Frozen Genetics Sale: Jan. 5 – 6:30 p.m.

• “Hereford Night in OKC” National Hereford Sale: Jan. 6 – 6 p.m.

National Western Stock Show: Jan. 12-14, 2023, Denver, Colo.

Fort Worth Stock Show: Jan. 30, 2023, Fort Worth, Texas

Commercial Hereford-influenced feeder calf sale listings

Boost your marketing efforts by participating in upcoming Herefordinfluenced feeder calf sales, open to operations of all sizes. Consigning Hereford and Hereford-influenced calves to a special Hereford sale is an effective way to put cattle in front of buyers interested in Hereford genetics and may provide a price premium. To view a complete list of upcoming Hereford-influenced special sales visit Hereford.org/commercial/ programs/feeder-cattle-sales/. For commercial female listings visit Hereford.org/commercial/ marketplace/female-listings/.

Mitchell Livestock HerefordInfluenced Bred Cow and Heifer Sale

Date: Dec. 20, 2022

Location: Mitchell LivestockMitchell, S.D. Contact: Preston Burma 605-680-0448

Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale

Date: Jan. 5, 2023

Location: Carthage Livestock Auction - Carthage, Ill.

Contact: Brent Lowderman 309-221-9621

Mitchell Livestock Hereford Influenced Feeder Cattle Sale Date: Feb. 16, 2023

Location: Mitchell LivestockMitchell, S.D.

Contact: Preston Burma 605-680-0448

Cherokee Sales Co. Hereford Influenced Feeder Cattle Sale Date: April 19, 2023

Location: Cherokee Sales Co.Cherokee, Okla.

Contact: Jarrid Herrmann 785-564-0869

Youth HYFA Season of Giving

In December, the Hereford Research Foundation (HRF) and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) will present the first Hereford Season of Giving. Dedicated to the mission of scholarship, leadership, education and research, generous donors will rise to the challenge of giving a different amount each day of the week Dec. 12-16, 2022. If enough money is contributed by other donors throughout that day, the challenge value will be unlocked. Any amount helps unlock these challenges and raises funds for HYFA and HRF that will support generations to come.

Association News 1881 surpasses 10,000 downloads

The AHA’s podcast, 1881, recently celebrated reaching more than 10,000 downloads. 1881’s mission is to share stories of the breed’s rich history, connect listeners with breeders and promote Hereford’s nationwide impact. Meant for cattlemen and women of all ages, the podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Pandora and Podbean.

AHA/HPI Communications Internship

The AHA and Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) are offering a dynamic communications internship for college sophomores, juniors or seniors to assist the AHA communications team and the Hereford World staff in the production of communication pieces for the Association and the Hereford World magazine.

The internship will provide experience in feature writing, social media management, photography, design, videography, event planning, editing and proofing. This comprehensive opportunity will provide the intern with experience communicating for the Association as well as covering events for the Hereford World.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, three writing samples or a portfolio and references to Taylor Belle Matheny, AHA director of communications and digital content, at tmatheny@hereford.org. Applications are due Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.

Spring into Inventory Member Service

by Laura Loschke

It’s time for 2023 spring herd inventories. These spring herd inventories are being generated this month for Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPRTM) members. Check your mail or MyHerd.org account for your herd inventory.

Remember, herd inventories turned in by Jan. 15 receive a $0.25 per-head discount on every

Reproductive status codes

Keep in mind the reproductive status and disposal code options when completing your inventory.

NS Next season

NE Non-exposed

CE6 Calf born dead or died shortly after

CE7 Aborted/premature

CE8 Open, missed out

CE9 Died, calving difficulty

CE10 ET donor dam

CE11 ET recipient dam

CE12 Multi-owned, no calf

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 10 Culled, illness 11 Culled, injury 12 Culled, poor treatment 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

female maintained on the inventory. Inventories submitted between Jan. 16 and March 1 will be charged the normal $5.50 per cow, $3 per first-time heifer and $1.50 per bull (optional). Any inventories turned in after March 1 will incur the $2 perhead surcharge.

If you intend to register a calf and record its weaning performance through the Whole Herd TPR program, the calf’s dam must be listed on the current inventory.

Inventory FAQs

Q: I sold a cow and transferred her to someone else’s ownership. Why is she still showing on my inventory?

A: If an animal is listed on your inventory but you have sold the animal, then a proper disposal code and date must be reported in order to remove the animal from your inventory.

If the animal was sold with papers, American Hereford Association (AHA) staff does not automatically remove the animal from your inventory, because they are not certain if you still have offspring from the animal to register. If you would like to remove the animal, use the disposal code “T – sold with papers” and the appropriate disposal date.

Q: If I have embryo transfer (ET) calves out of a dam I do not own, do I have to add the donor dam to my 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: I jointly own a dam with someone else, but I don’t have physical possession of the dam and won’t be registering her calf. How do I need to mark her on my inventory?

A: If you multi-own a dam with someone else, keep the dam on your inventory. However, if you aren’t the member who will be registering her calf, mark her as “CE12 – Multi-owned, no calf.”

Q: I have females that aren’t showing up on my inventory. Why?

A: Remember, females won’t appear on the inventory until they have reached at least 18 months of age. Heifers should only be enrolled on the inventory if they’re bred to calve in the season described. In this instance, spring 2023.

Inventories can be submitted electronically through MyHerd.org or via mail or email. As always, if you are having problems navigating through MyHerd you can view more than 20 tutorials on the MyHerd Help pages, or call Customer Service at 816-842-3757.

Laura Loschke is the records supervisor and education and information service coordinator of the American Hereford Association. She can be reached at lloschke@hereford.org.

Don’t miss the American Hereford Association spring inventory early bird deadline on Jan. 15.

Board Action

Highlights of Fall 2022 Board Meeting

The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors met Oct. 19-20, 2022, at the American Hereford Association headquarters, Kansas City, Mo. The board actions and updates are presented below.

Finance and audit

The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the audit report presented by Marc Johnson, K-Coe Isom principal; and Ryan Dreher, K-Coe Isom senior manager. The financial summary presented showed that the AHA had total assets of $18,896,553 with a net change in Net Assets of $1,812,508.

The Board voted to have K-Coe Isom serve as the 2023 AHA audit firm.

Certified Hereford Beef

The AHA Board voted unanimously to elect the following to serve on the Certified Hereford Beef® board of directors for fiscal year (FY) 2023: Craig Bacon Craig Beran Joey Gerrard Steve Merry Russ Johnson David Trowbridge Lou Ellen Harr

Pictured (l to r) are: Bruce Everhart, retiring AHA president; Craig Beran, Andrew Matheny and Wyatt Agar, AHA vice president.

The AHA Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the following potential judges for the 2023 Junior National Hereford Expo. The following names were submitted by the National Junior Hereford Association board of directors: Brandon Callis Craig Sand Chan Phillips Cory Thomsen Blake Bloomberg Blaine Rodgers

2023 Committee and Board Appointments

Executive: Bill Goehring (chairman), Wyatt Agar, Whitey Hunt and Becky King-Spindle

Finance/Audit: Bob Schaffer (chairman), Wyatt Agar, Chad Breeding, Travis McConnaughy and Austin Snedden Breed Improvement: Wyatt Agar (chairman), Chad Breeding, Whitey Hunt, Travis McConnaughy and Austin Snedden

Marketing/Communications: Becky King-Spindle (chairman), Jim Coley, Hampton Cornelius, Lou Ellen Harr and Bob Schaffer

Hereford Publications Inc.: Travis McConnaughy (chairman), Jim Coley, Hampton Cornelius, Lou Ellen Harr and Whitey Hunt

Member Service: Whitey Hunt (chairman), Jim Coley, Hampton Cornelius, Jerome Ollerich and Bob Schaffer

Commercial Programs: Chad Breeding (chairman), Hampton Cornelius, Travis McConnaughy, Jerome Ollerich and Austin Snedden

Hall of Fame/Merit: Jerome Ollerich (chairman), Jim Coley, Lou Ellen Harr, Bob Schaffer and Austin Snedden

Certified Hereford Beef LLC Board: Craig Bacon (chairman), Craig Beran, Joey Gerrard, Lou Ellen Harr, Russ Johnson, Dr. Steve Merry, David Trowbridge and Jack Ward (non-voting ex officio)

Hereford Legacy Fund Board: John Loewen (chairman), Bruce Everhart, Bill King, Kevin Schultz and Eric Walker

Junior Liaison: Becky King-Spindle

The AHA Board voted unanimously to accept AHA rule changes (see Page 15):

Election of officers

The Board elected the following officers for FY 2023:

President: Bill Goehring Vice president: Wyatt Agar Secretary: Jack Ward Treasurer: Leslie Mathews

Hereford Legacy Fund

The Board appointed the following to serve on the Hereford Legacy Fund board of directors: John Loewen Bill King Bruce Everhart Kevin Schultz Eric Walker

NCBA representation

The Board appointed Becky King-Spindle to serve as the NCBA representative.

AHA staff

The Board voted unanimously to accept changes to the AHA employee handbook.

AHA Board Adopts Rules and Regulation Changes

The American Hereford Association unanimously approved these changes to the rules and regulations of the American Hereford Association, during AHA Board of Directors meeting Oct. 19-20, 2022. What follows is language of the official document.

Resolutions to be Adopted by the Board of Directors of American Hereford Association Rules and Regulations Changes, October 19, 2022

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors deems it to be in the best interests of the Association to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Association in the respects set forth below.

RESOLVED, that Rule 2 of Section III of the Association’s Rules and Regulations shall be amended by deleting Rule 2 in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

Rule 2. ELIGIBILITY: Except as otherwise provided herein and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, the following animals are eligible for entry in the American Hereford Record:

• An animal born in the United States that is the progeny of parents, both of which are registered either in the American Hereford Record or in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council; or

• An animal born outside of the United States that, as of the date that application for entry is made into the American Hereford Record, is registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council.

Any member seeking to register an animal where such registration is based upon that animal or another animal being registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council shall furnish to AHA evidence of such foreign registration as AHA shall require. An animal may be deceased at the date that application for entry is made into the American Hereford Record. A member seeking to register an animal that is registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council is not required to be the owner or former owner of that animal.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Rule 19 of Section III of the Association’s Rules and Regulations shall be amended by deleting Rule 19 in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

Rule 19. [omitted]

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the title and Rules 4 and 5 of Section IV of the Association’s Rules and Regulations shall be amended by deleting the title and Rules 4 and 5 of Section IV in their entireties and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

SECTION IV: OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF REGISTRATIONS

Rule 4. COW WITH CALF AT SIDE: When a cow is transferred with a calf at side, the calf must first be registered in accordance with these rules (including Rule 5 of Section IV - FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION). Transfer of the registration of the calf shall then be separately recorded to the transferee in accordance with these rules. This is often referred to as a “transfer on entry.” (See backside of registration application.)

Rule 5. FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION: The first owner, as reflected in the Association’s records, upon the registration of an animal shall be as follows:

• for an animal that is neither an ET animal nor a clone animal, the first owner shall be the owner of the dam’s registration at the time of birth of such animal; or

• for either an ET animal or a clone animal, the first owner shall be the applicant for registration of such animal.

Any transfer of the registration to a subsequent owner shall be separately recorded in accordance with these rules.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Section V of the Association’s Rules and Regulations be amended by deleting Section V in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

SECTION V: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

Rule 1. DNA TESTING: Each bull used for artificial insemination (AI) breeding purposes, whether for non-owner breeding purposes or for in-herd breeding purposes, shall be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII and a record of such DNA profile shall be filed with the Association in order that any progeny sired by such bull through AI is eligible for registration.

Rule 2. AI BULL PERMITS: Any bull whose semen is used for AI purposes shall have an AI Bull Permit issued by the Association prior to the registration of any progeny from such bull. This requirement is applicable to bulls whose semen is used for in-herd AI purposes and to bulls whose semen is used for nonowner AI purposes. In order for a bull whose semen is used for non-owner AI purposes to receive an AI Bull Permit, the DNA profile for such bull shall include parent verification, and such bull shall be tested for all known genetic abnormalities.

Rule 3. IN-HERD AI USE AND NON-OWNER AI USE: A NonOwner AI Certificate of Service is not required to register the resulting progeny when both the sire and dam are in the same recorded ownership. When the sire and dam are not in the same recorded ownership, compliance with either Option A or B below is required for registration of the resulting progeny:

Option A (Non-Certificate AI Sire Program):

• The bull siring such progeny may be a participant in the Non-Certificate AI Sire Program. This Program allows the owner of such bull to sell semen without the need for a NonOwner AI Certificate. Progeny born on or after December 1, 2006, are eligible for registration under this Program.

• In order to be eligible for this Program, all of the recorded owners of such bull shall execute and deliver to the Association an enrollment form, in a form provided by the Association. In the event that such bull is owned by a syndicate, the designated representative of the syndicate shall execute and deliver to the Association such enrollment form.

• Once a bull is a participant in this Program, such bull shall not be eligible to participate in the procedure referred to continued on page 16...

in Option B below. The fee for a bull to participate in this Program shall be as established, from time to time, by the Association.

Option B (Traditional AI):

• The member registering such progeny shall obtain a NonOwner AI Certificate from the owner of the AI Bull Permit for such bull for each progeny subject to registration. The Non-Owner AI Certificate shall be submitted to the Association at the same time as the application for registration of such progeny is submitted to the Association.

• The owner of the AI Bull Permit for such bull shall be obligated to supply a Non-Owner AI Certificate upon the request of the member registering such progeny. Such owner shall be entitled to purchase a Non-Owner AI Certificate from the Association for such fee as may be established, from time to time, by the Association.

Rule 4. DEATH OF BULL: Progeny sired by AI by a bull that is the subject of an AI Bull Permit shall be entitled to registration after the death of such bull upon the same terms and conditions as progeny sired by AI by such bull prior to the death of such bull.

Rule 5. LABELING OF SEMEN: Semen collected from a bull that is used for AI purposes shall be properly identified by the name and AI Bull Permit number for such bull. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of any bull whose semen is used for AI purposes to require the person or entity collecting such semen to properly label such semen. Progeny sired by semen that is not properly labeled shall not be eligible for registration.

Rule 6. LIMITATIONS:

• The Association may cancel the AI Bull Permit of any bull that has been satisfactorily documented as being a carrier of a gene that could produce a genetic defect in its progeny.

• The Association may restrict or limit the number of NonOwner AI Certificates that may be issued for a particular bull if, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the semen from such bull is being used so often as to cause material and irreparable damage to the breed’s genetic base. The judgment of the Board of Directors shall be based on such evidence as the Board of Directors, in its reasonable judgment, deems appropriate.

Rule 7. NON-OWNER AI CERTIFICATE ALLOCATION FOR A MULTI-OWNER BULL OR FOR A BULL OWNED IN WHOLE OR IN PART

BY A SYNDICATE: Only an owner or co-owner of a bull for whom a AI Bull Permit has been issued is entitled to obtain a Non-Owner AI Certificate. Certificates will be issued on request to any recorded owner or co-owner. Contractual agreements regarding certificate privileges among co-owners are the responsibility of those co-owners. The Association will not be responsible for compliance with any such agreement.

In the instance where a recorded owner of the bull is a syndicate, it is the responsibility of the syndicate’s designated representative to handle the distribution of Non-Owner AI Certificates. Those individual members of the syndicate that are not otherwise reflected as one of the four recorded owners of record of such bull will be required to obtain Non-Owner AI

Certificates from a recorded owner in order to register progeny of such bull.

The Association will provide a service whereby a member of the Association can participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement” for bulls. When members participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement,” they can be individually invoiced for NonOwner AI Certificates when progeny are registered.

Rule 8. SEMEN DONATIONS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: The Association will make Non-Owner AI Certificates available for use by colleges or universities when a breeder makes a donation of semen from a bull that is the subject of an AI Bull Permit. A Non-Owner AI Certificate 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 Non-Owner AI Certificates in the form of a letter to the Association indicating the institution to which the semen donation is made.

• The bull must qualify under the current rules for NonOwner AI Certificates.

• 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, a Non-Owner AI Certificate will be issued directly to the college or university.

Rule 9. LIABILITY: The issuance of Non-Owner AI Certificates by the Association should in no way be construed as guaranteeing conception or that the resulting progeny shall be eligible for registration. There shall be no refunding of fees paid to the Association for a Non-Owner AI Certificate.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Section VI of the Association’s Rules and Regulations be amended by deleting Section VI in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

SECTION VI: REGISTRATION OF AN IMPORTED ANIMAL OR AN ANIMAL BORN FROM AN IMPORTED EMBRYO

Rule 1. REGISTRATION OF CALF IMPORTED IN DAM: If a dam was bred prior to importation and the record of service does not appear on the documentation provided to AHA with respect to such dam by another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council, the member seeking to register the resulting progeny shall provide to AHA from the owner of the sire on the date of service such information regarding such service as AHA shall require.

When the imported dam was bred prior to importation by AI from a bull not registered in the American Hereford Record, the member seeking to register the resulting progeny shall provide to AHA the DNA profile of such service sire from the official lab of the association that is a member of the World Hereford Council where such service sire is registered.

When, prior to the importation of a dam, such dam was bred by AI from a bull that is registered in the American Hereford Record and where no semen interest is owned by the breeder in the exporting country, the registration of the resulting progeny shall be subject to compliance with all of the requirements of Section V of the Rules.

Rule 2. REGISTRATION OF CALF IMPORTED AT SIDE: Registration of a calf imported at side of its dam shall be subject to the same requirements for registration as an animal that is not born in the United States.

Rule 3. REGISTRATION OF AN ANIMAL SIRED BY A SEMEN INTEREST IN A BULL DOMICILED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY:

Where a member seeks to register an animal that was sired by AI with semen from a bull domiciled in a foreign country, the bull shall be registered in the American Hereford Record and shall be subject to the same requirements for the use of its semen as a bull that is domiciled in the United States; provided that DNA testing for such bull shall be provided by the official lab of the association that is a member of the World Hereford Council where such bull is registered.

authorize the Association to obtain a DNA profile of such animal from the Association’s designated laboratory.

Rule 4. REGISTRATION OF AN

ANIMAL RESULTING

FROM AN EMBRYO IMPORTED FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY: To register an animal resulting from ET with an embryo imported from a foreign country, the animal shall be subject to the same requirements for registration as an animal that is born in the United States by means of ET.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Section VII of the Association’s Rules and Regulations be amended by deleting Section VII in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

SECTION VII: DNA TESTING

Rule 1. DNA TESTING: Over a period of years a vast amount of technical information has become available, and DNA testing is now a useful tool for the Association’s members.

Applying for the DNA profile of an animal requires a request to the Association for a DNA profile kit for each animal to be tested. The request must include the name and any registry number of the animal to be tested.

The kit will contain all the necessary instructions for securing a DNA sample and the shipping instructions to send the sample to the Association’s designated laboratory.

Rule 2. REQUIRED DNA TESTING:

A. The Association may require that any animal that has been registered to be subjected to a DNA profile by the Association’s designated laboratory.

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 the Association’s designated laboratory, of any animal that has been alleged to have been incorrectly registered or any animal for which tissue analysis is otherwise deemed advisable.

It shall be the duty of the owner of record of any animal in question and the owner 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 any investigation.

The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is empowered to determine who shall pay the costs of any investigation, including laboratory fees incurred under the provisions of this rule.

B. Prior to the filing of an application for registration of any animal with respect to which a DNA profile is not on file with the Association, the Association may require the owner of said animal, at the owner’s cost, to provide a DNA sample for such animal to the Association’s designated laboratory and to authorize such designated laboratory to provide a DNA profile for such animal to the Association.

At any Hereford competition, the owner of any animal that wins such competition shall, promptly after the announcement that such animal has won such competition, permit the Association to secure a DNA sample from such animal and

C. If at any time the Association is in possession of two (2) or more DNA profiles allegedly from the same animal that do not match including the winner in any Hereford competition, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may require the Executive Vice President to undertake such investigation as the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee deems appropriate, and upon the conclusion of such investigation, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article XI of the Bylaws, including without limitation the forfeiture of any prizes including any monetary awards or ribbons awarded to such animal at such competition, the suspension of the owner’s membership, or the revocation of the owner’s membership.

Any such investigation may include requiring any owner to permit the Association to secure another DNA sample from such animal and authorize the Association to obtain a DNA profile of such animal from the Association’s designated laboratory.

Rule 3. 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 2 of this Section, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article XI of the Bylaws, including without limitation the suspension of the registration of the animal in question.

Rule 4. 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.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Section VIII of the Association’s Rules and Regulations be amended by deleting Section VIII in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

SECTION VIII: CLONING

Rule 1. REGISTRATION OF CLONES. Except as otherwise provided herein, and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, an animal that is produced through cloning may be registered. Registration shall be requested via a special application form provided by the Association and with payment of the regular registration fee, plus an additional clone registration fee as determined by the Association.

Rule 2: DONOR ANIMAL. The donor animal of the resulting clone animal must be a registered animal recorded in the American Hereford Record and must be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII with a record of such DNA profile filed with the Association. The DNA profile for such donor animal shall include parent verification, and such donor animal shall be tested for all known genetic abnormalities.

Rule 3: BREEDER. The breeder identified on the registration certificate of the donor animal shall be identified as the breeder on the registration certificate of the resulting clone animal.

Rule 4. FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION. The first owner, as reflected in the Association’s records, of the registration of the clone animal shall be determined in accordance with Rule 5 of Section IV.

Rule 5. DNA PROFILING. DNA profiling of the clone animal is required and the DNA profile of the clone animal must match the DNA profile of the donor animal to confirm that it is a clone. DNA profiling may also be required by the Association of the surrogate dam.

Rule 6. DEATH OF DONOR ANIMALS. Progeny that is produced through cloning after the death of the donor animal shall be eligible for registration upon the same terms and conditions as progeny produced through cloning prior to the death of said donor animal.

Rule 7. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES. Any registration certificate issued for a resulting clone animal shall be designated by “CL” following the name of the animal. The name must be no longer than 30 spaces long including the CL designation. The registration number of the donor animal shall also be stated on the registration certificate of the resulting clone animal.

that has an intentional genomic alteration (IGA) produced by genome editing may be registered subject to the following preapproval and eligibility requirements:

• Prior to implementing the IGA in the animal, preliminary approval of the IGA shall be requested via a special IGA pre-approval application form provided by the Association and with payment of an IGA pre-approval request fee as determined by the Association. The member applying for pre-approval must provide documentation describing the IGA to be introduced and the expected functional difference that the IGA will create in the genome-edited animal. The Board of Directors in its sole discretion may grant or withhold pre-approval, taking into consideration the impact of introducing the IGA into the Hereford population, informed by scientific and industry standards and practices at the time the application for pre-approval is reviewed; and

• Eligibility for registration is restricted to those animals possessing an IGA that has been appropriately reviewed and approved by the applicable regulatory agency — currently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Rule 2. REGISTRATION. Registration for a genome-edited animal shall be requested via a special application form provided by the Association and with payment of the regular registration fee, plus an additional IGA registration fee as determined by the Association.

Rule

8. RIGHTS IN MATERIALS, ANIMALS

AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Nothing set forth herein or included on any registration certificates or other Association records should be construed as an indication that the Association takes any position as to the ownership or intellectual property rights of any party in and/or to genetic or other biological materials obtained from donor animals or resulting from cloning procedures. Any party transferring or otherwise disposing of, and any party purchasing or otherwise acquiring, genetic or other biological materials or animals, and any party otherwise involved in cloning activities, should take appropriate action (including due diligence) to ensure that all rights needed or desired in relation to such materials, animals and activities have been secured and that all actions in relation to such materials, animals and activities do not infringe or otherwise violate the rights of others.

Rule 9. BREEDING VALUES. Initial expected progeny differences (EPDs) generated from National Cattle Evaluation for a resulting clone animal shall be the same values as the donor animal. All data of future progeny from a resulting clone animal will be pooled with the donor progeny data for genetic evaluation.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Section IX of the Association’s Rules and Regulations be amended by deleting Section IX in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

SECTION IX: GENOME EDITING

Rule 1. RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTRATION. Except as otherwise provided herein, and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, an animal

Rule 3. DNA PROFILING AND CONFIRMATION OF EDIT. To be registered, the genome-edited animal must be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII and with a record of such DNA profile filed with the Association. The DNA profile for such genomeedited animal shall include parent verification. In addition, the genome-edited animal must be genome sequenced to confirm the intended edit has occurred. A record of such genome sequencing and confirmation shall be filed with the Association.

Rule 4. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES. A registration certificate issued for a genome-edited animal shall be designated by “PB” (Precision Breeding) following the name of the animal. The name must be no longer than 30 spaces long including the PB designation.

Rule

5: RIGHTS IN MATERIALS, ANIMALS AND

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Nothing set forth herein or included on any registration certificates or other Association records should be construed as an indication that the Association takes any position as to the ownership or intellectual property rights of any party in and to genetic or other biological materials used in or resulting from genomeediting activities. Any party transferring or otherwise disposing of, and any party purchasing or otherwise acquiring, genetic or other biological materials or animals, and any party otherwise involved in genome-editing activities, should take appropriate action (including due diligence) to ensure that all rights needed or desired in relation to such materials, animals and activities have been secured and that all actions in relation to such materials, animals and activities do not infringe or otherwise violate the rights of others.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Association’s Rules and Regulations be restated to conform to the amendments set forth herein.

F ear not: for, behold,

I bring you good tidings of great joy…

“The Christmas Story”

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2:1-14 KJV

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Demand the Brand CHB Bites

“CHB Bites” is a column designed to keep you in-the-know about the Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) program. To get involved with CHB on social media, search Certified Hereford Beef on Facebook and Pinterest, or @certifiedherefordbeef on Instagram.

Ask for Certified Hereford Beef®

Hereford producers can play a significant role in creating demand for Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) in the marketplace by utilizing their connections and asking for CHB at restaurants and grocery stores. In fact, there is a campaign — Demand the Brand — which was reintroduced at the educational forums held in conjunction with the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting in October. The campaign puts the power in Hereford producers’ hands

“As owners of the CHB brand, it is important for Hereford producers to ask and talk about CHB at restaurants and grocery stores,” says Amari Seiferman, CHB president and chief executive officer. “Consistently requesting the brand can start a chain reaction, influencing retail and foodservice distributors to partner with CHB to meet customer demands.”

During the educational forum, Seiferman introduced cards that producers can leave in restaurant receipt books or hand to meat department representatives at grocery stores. These cards tell the story behind the brand and provide the restaurant or grocery store with instructions to learn more about

sales, attending distributor food shows and volunteering to be a featured Hereford family at local restaurants and grocery stores.

CHB thanks the Hereford families who have continuously supported the brand in these efforts. The CHB team looks forward to more involvement from dedicated Hereford producers who

producers to write a short note about their operation, tying a local connection to Certified Hereford Beef

Hereford producers have other opportunities to support the brand. These include hosting farm tours for distributor sales teams, utilizing social media to promote the brand, promoting CHB at production

Find out more about opportunities to support the CHB brand by emailing  info@herefordbeef.org or calling 816-842-3757.

For more information about Certified Hereford Beef, visit CertifiedHerefordBeef.com or email info@herefordbeef.org

Unexpected Gifts Youth Movement

by Logan McFatridge

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, nothing was stirring, not even a … calf? That’s right, there was a calf in our house right before Christmas. More specifically, there was a calf in our bathtub.

You see, during the winter months in Indiana, it gets cold, and this particular year was no exception. The poor calf was cold and shivering, and we had to get him warm. He had lost his mom and didn’t have a cow to care for him.

We put the calf into the bathtub, where we rinsed him with warm water and cleaned him off. What we thought was a tragedy turned out to be one of the best Christmas presents we could’ve received.

Chairman

JW Cox, jwcox2009@gmail.com

Vice chairman

Ralston Ripp, ralstonripp@gmail.com

Communications chair

Libby Rushton, libbyrushton2001@gmail.com

Fundraising chair

Wesley Denton, dentonw@ksu.edu

Leadership chair

Tar Tut, tartut@outlook.com

Membership chair

Lauren McMillan, laurentmcmillan@gmail.com

Directors

Lauren Jones, ljherefords15@gmail.com

Logan McFatridge, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com

Kaylee McInvale, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com

Haley Mouser, msfherefords@gmail.com

Hannah Pearson, hjpearson001@gmail.com

Isaac Rhode, isaaceb2021@gmail.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan 816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org JrHereford.org

Throughout the following weeks, the calf started taking a bottle and began to enjoy our company. He liked to jump around and play every time we walked into the barn, and he loved seeing the people that cared for him that first winter night.

Sometimes, gifts don’t arrive wrapped in a shiny bow and aren’t found under the Christmas tree. They can come in ways you never expect, like walking outside to see a newborn calf in the middle of December.

Getting a gift isn’t about costs or status. It is about the memories you make and the people you make them with that are special. I wouldn’t have expected that a bottle calf could mean so much to our family, but it brought us together. We made many memories caring for that calf.

I remember going outside to feed the calf with my family and the joy it brought my sister, the way my mom smiled when it played and even my dad getting chased around its pen when it was older. (The latter wasn’t too happy, but I was on the ground from laughing so hard.) These are the types of

caught up in all the new, fancy gifts. The best gift is spending time with others.

That calf grew into a healthy steer through our care.

Although steers can’t stay on our farm forever, as they have an ultimate purpose in our industry, the time we spent caring for him as a family was precious. I will never forget how many family memories were started by just a cold bottle calf in our bathtub on one December night.

The best gifts don’t come wrapped. And the cattle industry and organizations like the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) help Hereford families come a little closer as they work together to care for the cattle we love. So, next time you’re in the barn doing chores with family, meeting new people at NJHA shows or learning from industry mentors, remember, these are the best gifts of all.

Logan McFatridge, NJHA director

There is no need to get caught up in all the new, fancy gifts. The best gift is spending time with others.

— Logan McFatridge

Creating a Future Foundation’s Focus

only grown over the years through the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment. In 2016, the couple announced a $500,000 leadership endowment, a 10-year gift to fund a lifetime of leadership opportunities for National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members. Their efforts ensured the future of the breed will remain in good hands by supporting the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA).

The couple was recognized with the NJHA Honorary Junior Member of the Year Award for their support and leadership during the NJHA and HYFA Awards Luncheon on Oct. 21. This award is given to NJHA and HYFA supporters whose involvement and generosity creates a lasting impact for the next generation of Hereford enthusiasts.

The couple currently own and operate City Barbeque, a restaurant and catering company. Rick, a graduate of Kansas State University, says he has always had an entrepreneurial mind. He invested an

in knowing that his leadership skills and personal development blossomed during his time as past national FFA president, and it is what pushed him to properly and effectively own and operate a company. For these reasons, he holds agricultural education and leadership opportunities near to his heart.

Bonnie, a graduate of the University of TennesseeKnoxville, was born and raised into a Hereford-loving family in Lafayette, Tenn. The Coley family operation was started in 1938 by her grandfather, V.H. Coley; her father, Dee Coley; and her uncle, Clyde Coley. While growing up, it didn’t take Bonnie long to fall in love with Hereford cattle herself, especially the junior program formerly known as the American Junior Hereford Association.

“After college, I went to work for the American-International Charolais Association as the head of their junior activities,” Bonnie says. “After six months in that

position, the junior activities position opened at the American Hereford Association, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work for the breed I love.”

Although she is no longer in that position, Bonnie’s passion for developing young leaders in the beef industry is strong.

When asked what receiving the award for Honorary Junior Members of the Year and coveted bronze bull meant to them, Rick said, “It is such a humbling honor to receive this award. Bonnie and I have the utmost respect and passion for the youth, and especially for the Hereford breed. For the both of us to be recognized as one of them is a moment I won’t soon forget.” Bonnie added, “We were not expecting that. It was kind of a surprise when we got our name called. But like Rick said, it was such a humbling honor.” Rick then teased, “Since Bonnie already has a bronze bull, this one is going to be mine.”

Both Rick and Bonnie are some of the most passionate individuals for youth in any industry and want kids to have the same opportunities they had while growing up. The best advice the couple has for young people is to always take advantage of what is presented to you because there is value in setting yourself up for success in the long run and building a foundation for your future.

The NJHA is beyond excited to bring the Faces of Leadership conference, funded by the ColeyMalir Leadership Endowment, to Columbus, Ohio, their home state, in July 2023. At the conference, junior members will be encouraged to “Prepare For Their Future.”

Tar Tut is the leadership chair on the NJHA board of directors.

Rick and Bonnie Coley-Malir, Dublin, Ohio, were recognized with the NJHA Honorary Junior Member of the Year Award during the 2022 NJHA and HYFA Awards Luncheon.

by Marlena Ballinger

Hereford Women Recognized at Annual Meeting Hereford Women

The National Hereford Women (NHW) held its annual meeting on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Kansas City Loews Hotel and Convention Center. The meeting included keynote speaker, Chelsea Good; the Hereford Woman of the Year award presentation; the nomination of three new board directors and well wishes for the three retiring board members.

Chelsea is an advocate for the interests of livestock auctions in federal, state and industry policy. She is the Livestock Marketing Association’s vice president of government and industry affairs and legal. Chelsea spoke on her journey towards this prominent position. Her speech gave attendees, both young and old, several key pieces of advice on how to achieve your dreams.

Woman of the Year

Donna Curry was honored posthumously as the Hereford Woman of the Year. Donna, a

woman dedicated to her faith and family, was from McAlester, Okla. She adored her Hereford family and served on the NHW board with love for others and a true dedication to youth.

This award could not have gone to a more deserving woman. Curry’s family was in attendance to accept her award.

Meet the board

NHW welcomed three new board members: Brandi Murphree, Bellana Putz and Stephanie Murnin.

Brandi joins the NHW from Hamilton, Texas. Along with her husband, Jake, and their two sons, Zeb and Jace, she owns three small businesses and a ranch. The ranch consists of a commercial cow-calf operation and registered Herefords. Brandi’s family also owns a meat company.

Bellana is from Otley, Iowa. She is married to Don. With their three boys, the couple owns and operates Putz Cattle and Working Aussies. Bellana has always been passionate about the Hereford breed and is proud of her boys who continue to compete in the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo — showing cattle and participating in contests.

dedicated service. NHW is grateful for their passion and dedication to the Hereford breed.

Weekend festivities

On Saturday, the NHW board attended the American Royal Center for the annual Ladies of the Royal sale. NHW presented its Lot 2 in the sale, which was pick of either a hand-crafted rustic bench or a rare 19th century Zanzibar dowry chest. Pick of the bench or dowry chest sold for $11,000, with two partners doubling down and taking both items for $22,000. A huge thank you goes out to Kay Knight of Kay Knight Designs for designing an exquisite ruby Hereford pendent that was raffled off by NHW. Erin Lockhart of College Station, Texas, won the necklace.

On Sunday, NHW prepared a delicious Mexican fiesta breakfast prior to the National Hereford Queen coronation. This year’s crown went to Madison Katzenberger. Madison is from Monroe, Wis., and will represent the Hereford breed around the country. Along with her tiara, she won a $10,000 NHW scholarship.

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

President: Briley Miller, Newcastle, Wyo.

Vice president: Kathy Bryan, Garrison, Texas

President-elect: Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.

Secretary: Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.

Treasurer: Melinda Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky.

6196 Mt. Sterling Rd., Flemingsburg, KY 41041

Ex Officio: Shannon Worrell, Mason, Texas

DIRECTORS

Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio

Bridget Beran, Claflin, Kan.

Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio.

Cameron Kolinski, Patrick Springs, Va.

Bellana Putz, Otley, Iowa

Stephanie Murnin, Musselshell, Mont.

Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas

HerefordWomen.com

Stephanie lives in Musselshell, Mont., and along with her husband, she owns and operates Bar Star Cattle. The couple raises Hereford and commercial cattle in the Bull Mountains. Stephanie, a lifelong Hereford breeder, served on the National Junior Hereford Association board and reigned as the Ohio Polled Hereford Queen in 1999. Her children continue the tradition by showing Hereford cattle.

With the election of three new board members, NHW must say goodbye to three retiring members. Betsy Pitstick, Nikki Rogers and Shannon Worrell were each presented a golden cow for their four years of

First runner-up was Jalyn Davis from Maple Hill, Kan.; second runner-up was Elizabeth Crumm from Anadarko, Okla.; third runnerup was Kennedy Montag from Grimes, Iowa; and Miss Congeniality went to Jaclyn Aiken from Telford, Tenn. Congratulations, ladies, for your continued support to the breed and organization.

This year’s annual meeting was held in a different format — another example of innovation from NHW. Watch for bigger and better things to continue in 2023.

To join and to learn more about the NHW, visit HerefordWomen.com or email nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com.

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American Hereford Association (AHA) members, breeders from the United States and other countries, guests and supporters gathered in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 21-23 for the AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference. The event highlighted individual and collective accomplishments, as well as emerging Hereford opportunities.

Nearly 500 members participated in educational forums at the Lowes Kansas City Hotel on Friday, Oct. 21. Forum topics included an overview of the Association’s new five-year strategic plan, insights to ongoing AHA research, accelerated genetic improvement opportunities via genomics and advanced reproductive technology. Participants also heard about opportunities to grow demand

for Certified Hereford Beef®, the Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force to evaluate feeder cattle value and new ways to share the Hereford story. National Junior Hereford Association members received scholarships and awards during an awards luncheon bookended by the educational forums.

During the Annual Membership Meeting Saturday morning, Hall of Merit and Hall of Fame inductees and Golden Breeders were honored for their achievements and contributions to the Hereford breed. The meeting concluded with the recognition of retiring Board members and the election of three new Board members.

New Board members are Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.; Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.; and Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.

Retiring Board members are Craig Beran, Claflin, Kan.; Bruce Everhart, Waldron, Ind.; and Andrew Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky.

Throughout the event, attendees had the chance to visit with industry partners exhibiting in the trade show.

The celebration moved to the American Royal Complex Saturday afternoon for the national and regional show awards ceremony, the Ladies of the Royal Sale and Junior Hereford Show. On Sunday, champions were named at the National Hereford Show and the 2023 National Hereford Queen was crowned.

Thank you, partners

The AHA thanks our industry partners. Without their generosity and continued support, events like the Annual Meeting and Conference would not be possible.

Merck Animal Health

Hereford breeders celebrated a year of success and cheered historic opportunity at the 2022 Annual Membership Meeting and Conference.

New AHA Board of Directors Elected

American Hereford Association (AHA) delegates elected Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.; Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.; and Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif., to serve four-year terms on the 12-member AHA Board of Directors.

Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa, was elected the 2023 AHA president, and Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo., was elected vice president. Completing their terms on the AHA Board were outgoing president Bruce Everhart, Waldron, Ind.; Craig Beran, Claflin, Kan.; and Andrew Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky.

Bill Goehring and his family began in the Hereford business in 1973. Goehring Herefords’ registered cow herd consists of 150 spring-calving cows and 50 fallcalving cows. Their commercial Angus herd includes 400 spring-calving cows and heifers. The Goehrings breed 100 registered heifers every year as well as 450 black and black baldy heifers for their annual sale, held the first Wednesday in December. Additionally,

they background 800 to 1,000 steers and finish 500 head in custom yards. Goehring grew up on a small farm in southeast Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in animal science and then attended the World Wide College of Auctioneering. In August 1986, Bill’s family purchased a local livestock market in Keosauqua, Iowa.

At the time the market needed a lot of work, so their first priority was building a feeder pig sale. The sale grew quickly, and for more than 15 years, the Goehrings sold 1,000 to 2,000 pigs weekly. When the hog business consolidated, they began to push their cattle sale, and through relationships built in the feeder pig sale they were able to gain strength in the competitive cattle market. They now market 40,000 head of cattle annually in addition to hogs, sheep, goats and hay. As the sale grew, so did the Goehring family — Bill and his wife, Becky, have four sons: Curtis (Lauren), Lucas (Cody), Ted (Rachelle) and Colby (Hannah), and five granddaughters. Growing up, Bill was very active in junior leadership. He held positions on the Iowa Junior Hereford Association board, where his parents served as

advisors for most of his junior career. He also served on the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors. Bill went on to serve on the Iowa Hereford Association board of directors and was president for two years. In 2013 and 2015, he had the honor of being asked to judge the national Hereford show in the yards at the National Western Stock Show.

Additionally, Bill is an active member of both the Iowa and the national Livestock Marketing Associations and served as the Iowa state president for two years. He has been a judge at the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship and has traveled to Washington, D.C., with the Livestock Marketing Association. He also serves on the Iowa Beef Council.

Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo., was selected to serve as the 2023 vice president. Raised on a multigenerational operation based in eastern Oregon, Wyatt Agar is a manager and a partner in Durbin Creek Ranch, Thermopolis,

Pictured is the 2022-23 AHA Board of Directors. Front row (l to r): Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president; Bill Goehring, president, Libertyville, Iowa; Wyatt Agar, vice president, Thermopolis, Wyo.; Becky King-Spindle, Moriarty, N.M.; Whitey Hunt, Madison, Ga.; Jerome Ollerich, Clearfield, S.D.; and Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Va. Back row (l to r): Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio; Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo.; Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas; Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.; Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.; and Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

Wyo., and Washakie Feeders, Worland, Wyo. The seedstock division runs 500 head of females, where AI and embryo transfer (ET) technologies are used to produce three-fourths and full siblings. At weaning, half of the heifers are retained for the cow herd while the other half are marketed as bred females. Bulls are sold as 2-year-olds in a February production sale, which also includes baldy replacement females and ranch geldings. Calves that do not make the bull pen are fed and used to collect sire-group data.

The commercial division runs approximately 1,200 Angus and Red Angus mother cows that are exposed to Hereford bulls to produce firstgeneration (F1) calves. The program collects data from birth to harvest on sires used in the seedstock division. At weaning, females are sold in the February production sale. Light steers go to the operation’s stocker program in Oregon, and heavy steers are backgrounded at Washakie Feeders along with 5,000 to 6,000 calves from the ranch’s bull customers. These steers are fed to 900 pounds and finished in Colorado.

Wyatt and his brother grew up on the family’s cow-calf and stocker operation in Oregon, which they later expanded to include the Wyoming divisions. Wyatt and his wife, Joey, strive to raise their children, Rylee, Taylor and Cooper, in the same manner — working side-by-side with family to produce high-quality beef cattle off the land and backed by the cowboy ethic.

As a junior, Wyatt was the vice president of the Oregon Junior Hereford Association. Wyatt served as a senator in Wyoming’s Senate District 20 and was the first freshman senator in the state’s history to serve on the Appropriation Committee and the Select Capital Finance Committee. Prior to his time in the state senate, Wyatt served a term as the vice chairman and a term as secretary of the Hot Springs County Republican Party. Wyatt is a former vice chairman of the Transportation Committee, a board member of the Hot Springs County Weed and Pest, and a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Thermopolis.

Jim Coley is a thirdgeneration Hereford breeder from Lafayette, Tenn. Jim and his wife, Kay, married in 1980. They have two adult children, Denise and Michael, and four grandchildren. Coley Hereford Farm began with Jim’s grandfather, dad and uncle as V.H. Coley and Sons in 1938. They had successful production sales from 1952 through 1978 before dispersing the original herd in 1978 after Jim’s father passed away. Jim started his own herd of Hereford cattle after college graduation in 1976.

As a youth, Jim was active in the Tennessee Junior Hereford Association and 4-H. He assisted with all aspects of the farm. While attending the University of Tennessee, Jim was active in clubs, worked on the university’s cattle farm and participated on the livestock and meats judging teams. Jim served on the NJHA board from 1973-1976. After graduating with an animal science degree, Jim spent nine years working as a farm manager for farms in Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia. In 1985, he moved back to Tennessee and began a 30-year career working in sales and management at farmers co-ops. He retired in 2017 and works full-time on his cattle operation.

Jim has been active in Cattlemen’s Association boards in several counties. He has been active in the Tennessee Hereford Association, serving as president and on the Tennessee Beef Agribition (TBA) committee. He also managed the TBA Hereford sale. In 2014, he served on the merger committee joining the Tennessee Hereford Association and the Tennessee Polled Hereford Association. In 2003, Jim and his family donated the first heifer sold to support the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. That heifer raised more than $30,000. Additionally, Jim was recognized as a Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) Gold Hereford Breeder by the AHA in 2022.

In 2017, Jim moved his cattle back to the “home place” just east of Lafayette, Tenn. Today, his herd includes 50 cows, mostly Line 1, both polled

and horned, in addition to five to 10 contract ET calves. Coley Hereford Farm produces commercial bulls, bred heifer replacements and bulls for use in their own and other seedstock operations. Jim maintains complete performance records and uses genomic testing. The calves not sold for breeding are fed and sold directly to consumers as freezer beef.

Hampton Cornelius is a family partner, along with his mother, Jane Evans Cornelius, of Coyote Ridge Ranch in LaSalle, Colo. He has been married to his wife, Kay, for 29 years, and they have a 22-year-old son, John Hampton. Coyote Ridge Ranch (CRR) is a purebred Hereford cattle ranch with an extensive hay operation located on the northern High Plains near the Rocky Mountains. They develop Hereford bulls suitable for commercial and seedstock customers. They run 170 registered Hereford pairs with their noted CRR cow families serving as the hallmark of their operation. The ranch also markets embryos, high-quality show heifers and purebred replacement females. CRR produces balanced genetics — maternally efficient, functional, high-quality females, which produce quality replacements and marketable steers with highly accepted carcass traits. This is done through balanced trait selection — utilizing performance records and expected progeny differences (EPDs).

Bulls are genomically tested, and yearlings are ultrasounded for carcass measurements. CRR has retained ownership on all steers for three decades. CRR has provided the AHA with 30 years of carcass performance data on their steers, and they have been recognized as a Gold TPR Breeder. Hampton’s cattle have topped national Hereford shows, and he is proud that the CRR National Western Stock Show pen show entries have been purchased by fellow Hereford breeders across the country. Hampton was active in the NJHA, 4-H and FFA as a youth. He attended Northeastern Junior College and Colorado State University (CSU) and judged livestock at both. At CSU, Hampton received the Tom Blackburn

Award for being an outstanding member of the livestock judging team.

Hampton has judged numerous shows across the U.S., and in Canada and Uruguay. He strongly believes in developing young people and promoting Hereford beef. CRR often provides a quality judging team workout and hosts the United States Meat Export Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Colorado Beef Board tours. CRR has welcomed culinary experts, chefs, high school agriculture teachers and meat-buying delegations from China, Taiwan, Korea and other countries. When Hampton is not ranching or making hay, he enjoys fishing, camping, hunting,and spending time in the Colorado mountains

years. Snedden Ranch was founded in 1867 by Anna and Samuel Snedden and has been passed down through the generations. Austin grew up on the ranch in southwest Kern County and graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2005 with a degree in business administration. Ranching is Austin’s full-time job; Austin and his wife, Sarah, partner with his parents, Richard and Susie, to operate Snedden Ranch.

merchandised at weaning or yearling age and sold off the ranch through auction and video markets.

Austin Snedden is a fifth-generation rancher from Maricopa, Calif., where his family has been raising cattle in the same county for more than 150

Austin and Sarah met in college and married in 2004. They have four children: Ryah, Rainey, Sonora and Ezra. Snedden Ranch is a family business with family members of all ages working in every aspect of the operation. Snedden Ranch consists of 350 to 400 commercial cows, 120 Hereford cows and 40 Red Angus cows. The Snedden family raises bulls for their commercial herd and their annual production sale, held on the second Saturday of October every year. In addition to the cow herd and hosting a production sale, Snedden Ranch markets a select group of commercial replacement females every year. Their steer calves are

Snedden Ranch has raised primarily Hereford cattle for more than 100 years and registered its first cattle with the AHA 50 years ago in 1972. The ranch was recognized as a Gold TPR Breeder by the AHA in 2022. Austin and Sarah served as advisors for the California/ Nevada Junior Hereford Association in 2017 and 2018. Austin has been involved with the Kern County Cattlemen’s Association for many years and served as president from 2014 to 2015. He was appointed to serve on the Trump Administration’s Rural and Agriculture Advisory Committee, served as a delegate for the California Republican Party from 2021 to 2022, and is a contributing columnist to the Valley Ag Voice, a regional agricultural publication. Additionally, Austin was recognized as the Kern County Cattleman of the Year in 2020, and Snedden Ranch was recognized in 2013 as California’s 18th Senatorial District’s Small Business of the Year.

Hall of Fame, Merit Inductees Honored

HALL OF MERIT

Don Birk, El Dorado Springs, Mo., and Dale Stith, Mays Lick, Ky., were honored by the American Hereford Association (AHA) as the newest members of the Hereford Hall of Merit. This prestigious award recognizes those who have played an integral role shaping the Hereford breed and cattle industry.

Don Birk

Don grew up in southeast Missouri on a diversified farming operation. His family grew crops and Hereford cattle, and they exhibited at local livestock shows. Don graduated from high school in 1965 and attended Southeast Missouri State University for three years, before transferring to the University of Missouri (Mizzou) in 1968. It was at Mizzou that Don joined the livestock judging team and met then livestock judging coach Glenn Richardson. Before he graduated from Mizzou in 1970, Don had developed a close relationship with Glenn.

In 1971, Don received a lifechanging call from Glenn, offering the opportunity to return to Mizzou as a graduate assistant coaching the livestock judging team. When Glenn switched jobs about a month into Don’s tenure, Don took over Glenn’s students and coached the Mizzou livestock judging team to a national championship in 1971. Upon finishing his time at Mizzou, Don joined the Drovers Journal in 1972 as a fieldman and worked with the publication for six years. While working for the Drovers Journal, Don gathered experience selling advertising and working livestock sales. In April 1973, Don and his wife, Linda, were married.

Don then joined Eddie Sims with National Cattle Services Inc. to provide ring service, marketing and photography. Don developed his photography skills at National Cattle Services, and he stayed with the company until 1982, when he started his own business, Birk Enterprises. As sale books have gone from printing in black and white to color and live auctions have transitioned to online sales, Don has

A pioneer in the livestock photography industry, Don worked with Hereford breeders exclusively until the late ’90s, when he began marketing cattle of all breeds. Don has spent many years working with breeders from across the U.S, providing ring service and picturing cattle. Some of Don’s first clients were Glenkirk Farms, Maysville, Mo.; ACE Polled Herefords, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Mohican Farms, Glenmont, Ohio; and Beartooth Ranch, Columbus, Mont.

Since getting that call from Glenn to return to Mizzou, Don’s career has spanned 51 years. While Don enjoys the cattle, he is especially passionate about the breeders, ranchers and business owners he’s been able to meet.

Dale Stith Dale took an interest in cattle at a very early age under the tutelage of his father, Ralph, who was an accomplished herdsman who managed the 250 polled Hereford cows on their farm in Stith Valley, Ky. Dale attended cattle shows and sales with his father beginning at the age of 6. His early interest in the cattle business sparked a lifelong, passionate career in the Hereford breed.

Dale would work long hours on the family farm, and then groom a show string of cattle. He would load his string into a gooseneck trailer and show across the state of Kentucky. He showed at as many as 14 county fairs each summer, as well as the Kentucky State Fair, where he won many awards. Dale and his father had a keen eye for evaluating and selecting top genetics in the Hereford breed.

Don Birk was inducted in the Hereford Hall of Merit. Pictured (l to r) are: Jerome Ollerich, AHA Board member; Don Birk; Linda Birk; Chance Mays and Bill Goehring, AHA Board president.

was president of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, active in the Block and Bridle Club and a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa senior honorary fraternity. He graduated with bachelor’s degrees in animal science and agricultural education in 1974.

Upon graduation, Dale returned to the farm where he continued building the family’s purebred Hereford herd. However, he was eager to expand his horizons beyond his family’s herd.

Dale is a master marketer and has been a passionate promoter of the Hereford breed for most of his life. Dale’s original post-graduation plan was to teach high school agriculture classes. However, when one of Dale’s mentors, A.W. “Ham” Hamilton, was preparing to retire, he encouraged Dale to attend auctioneer school.

The class was two weeks long and Dale graduated in January 1975. He auctioneered for the first time at the Kentucky Hereford Association’s

to become one of the preeminent auctioneers in North America.

Dale has three children and seven grandchildren. He currently resides on a 50-acre farm in Mays Lick, Ky., with his partner, lover and friend, Elizabeth. Dale is involved in his community and was a magistrate on Meade County’s fiscal court. He also served many years as the Meade County Fair board manager.

Dale has worked with Hereford breeders big and small from coast to coast and all across Canada. He is a mentor and friend to many and has an unmatched passion for Hereford cattle.

HALL OF FAME

Odell Gelvin, Fairland, Okla.; Bill King, Moriarty, N.M.; and Loyd Whitehead, San Angelo, Texas, were inducted into the Hereford Hall

Odell Gelvin has spent a lifetime in the Hereford breed, beginning when he was 12 years old working on the W.E. Harvey Ranch in Ada, Okla., before and after school. After his father’s death, he moved and began caring for the commercial herd and working in the show barn at the Colvert Ranch in Millcreek, Okla. Then, Odell worked in the Gus Delaney Ranch show barn in Ada until 1945, when he enlisted in the Navy.

After his military service, Odell returned to Oklahoma and married his high school sweetheart, Kate. Odell and Kate have three children: Ron, Linda and Susie.

Odell went on to work for Edg-Clif Farms in Potosi, Mo., and Banning and Lewis in Colorado Springs, Colo. Following his work in Missouri and Colorado, he became the herdsman for Northern Pump Farms in McHenry, Ill., one of the largest Hereford breeders at the time. During his tenure at Northern Pump Farms, few herds were more competitive at national shows.

Dale Stith was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit. Pictured (l to r) are: Jerome Ollerich, Dale Stith, Elizabeth Aldridge, Nathan Stith, Bo Brault, Jade Redden, Maggie Stith, Glenn Stith and Bill Goehring.

Traveling the country via railcar, Odell fit and showed numerous champions, including the grand champion Hereford bull at the World Hereford Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. For years, through Odell’s skill as a fitter and showman, Northern Pump Farms attained success in the carload shows at the National Western Stock Show. Showing a carload consisting of 12 to 15 head was no small feat, and in 1961, Odell was selected as the Herdsman of the Year.

In the mid-1960s, Odell accepted a manager position with Ogeechee Farms in Fairland, Okla. Under his direction, Ogeechee Farms’ performance polled Hereford herd became a national leader. Odell was also instrumental in helping establish the Oklahoma Beef Testing Station in Stillwater, Okla. The center had a large impact on the Hereford breed, providing data on different sires.

During the 20 years he managed Ogeechee Farms, Odell bred, fit and showed both the grand champion carload of bulls and the grand champion Hereford bull in the same year. He also won the premier exhibitor award at the National Polled Hereford Show.

Outside of his work as a

shows. Over two decades, Odell judged national Hereford shows across the U.S. and in Argentina and Venezuela.

Odell served on the American Polled Hereford Association Board of Directors and the Oklahoma Polled Hereford Association board of directors. He also served on the First Bank of Fairland board for many years.

Odell’s passion for the Hereford breed runs deep, and his impact will be felt for many generations.

Bill King

Bill King started his Hereford herd as a high schooler in 1968 with the purchase of three heifers from Marshall Sellman. After graduation Bill attended New Mexico State University. Bill then returned to the family ranch, where he began buying feeder cattle and selling fat cattle for his family’s 16,000-head feedlot. Bill has three daughters: Becky and her husband, Tom; Jenny and her husband, Josh; Stacy and her husband, Anthony; and six grandchildren: Jordan, Abby, Cash, Charli, Hayden and Lincoln.

For more than 100 years, the King family has been ranching in Moriarty, N.M. King Ranch is a diversified operation consisting of 30,000 acres

and about 1,200 registered Hereford, Charolais and Angus cows, along with 300 commercial cows. The ranch sells more than 350 bulls a year to mostly commercial producers and buys back customer cattle for finishing in the familyowned feedlot. Bill was honored as the New Mexico Cattleman of the Year in 2010. His family was recognized as the New Mexico Ranch family of the year in 2015, and he was recognized as a Golden Breeder by the American Hereford Association in 2018.

Bill comes from a long line of public servants; Bill’s father was governor of New Mexico for three terms. Bill currently serves on the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) board of directors and the Hereford Legacy Fund board. An advocate for the beef industry, Bill is a past president of the American Hereford Association, New Mexico Cattle Growers Association and New Mexico Livestock Board. He’s a former regional vice president for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and a past board member for the Texas Cattle Feeders

Odell Gelvin was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (l to r) are: Linda Wilmoth, Jerome Ollerich, Odell Gelvin, Betty Gelvin, Susan Spencer, Beverly Gelvin and Bill Goehring.

granddaughter, Abby, served on the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors.

The King Ranch has been featured in the BEEF magazine Seedstock 100 for several years. Beyond the range, Bill’s cattle have experienced success at national shows across the country. Bill is an owner of numerous grand champions at the National Western Stock Show, Fort Worth Stock Show, American Royal, Arizona National and New Mexico State Fair. He’s also an owner of several impactful bulls that didn’t step foot in the showring, like Loewen Genesis G16 ET and NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET.

Bill’s impact can be felt across all facets of the beef industry. He’s been a leader, public servant and influential voice for agriculture. His passion for Hereford cattle is second-to-none.

Loyd Whitehead

Loyd Whitehead has been ranching since the day he was born in Brady, Texas. Loyd’s grandfather, C.B. Whitehead, began breeding Hereford cattle in 1903. In 1958, Loyd bought Rocking Chair Ranch, and in 1963, he

dedicates his time.

Loyd and his wife, Carol, have two children and four grandchildren.

Loyd has committed many years of his life to service and the Hereford breed. He is a past director and president of the American Hereford Association. Loyd is a past president of the Texas Hereford Association, which he served as a director for 15 years. He is past president and director of the Concho Hereford Association and served on the Hill Country Hereford Association board of directors.

The Rocking Chair Ranch calves out cows in the spring and fall, and there are bulls for sale private treaty year-round. The ranch emphasizes fertility, structural soundness and udder development. The herd consists of mostly Line 1 Domino and Canadian-bred cows. Whitehead bulls are popular with ranchers in southern Texas utilizing Brahman cows; the bulls are proven to add value to the F1 programs. Additionally, the Whiteheads

and hosted the 1985 All American Hereford Expo at his ranch in Fort McKavett, Texas, and he hosted the event again in 1994. Loyd founded the Whitehead Ranches Scholarship and served on the HYFA board of directors for eight years. He has received the Golden Bull honorary lifetime membership from the NJHA.

Additionally, Loyd is a past president and director for the American Braford Association and United Braford Association. He is a member and past president of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the American Meat Goat Association.

Loyd’s Rocking Chair Ranch has won numerous awards for conservation. A true public servant, Loyd is dedicated to the Hereford breed and improving the world that surrounds him.

Bill King was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (l to r) are: Bill Goehring, Stacy King, Becky King-Spindle, Jenny Caldes, Bill King, Jerome Ollerich, Abby Spindle, Jordan Lockmiller and Brendon Lockmiller.

50-Year Hereford Breeders Celebrated

In celebration of 50 years in the Hereford business, four Hereford breeders were honored as Golden Breeders during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 22, for their commitment to the breed.

Golden Breeders with 50 years of dedication to the Hereford breed are: Mill Creek Ranch, Alma, Kan.; K7 Herefords, Lockridge, Iowa; Reed Farms, Green Ridge, Mo.; and Snedden Ranch, Maricopa, Calif.

Mill Creek Ranch, Alma, Kan. Mill Creek Ranch, owned by the David and Diane Breiner family, is located at the northern edge of the Flint Hills near Alma, Kan. Mill Creek Ranch purchased its first Hereford cattle during the spring of 1972. The budding herd featured Mark Donald, Line 1, Tiberius and Don Blanchard bloodlines. In the late ’70s, David became the

the last half-century, an extensive AI and embryo transfer (ET) program was used to produce moderate birthweight, high performing seedstock with excellent carcass traits for registered and commercial producers.

K7

Herefords,

Lockridge, Iowa

K7 Herefords started in 1968 as a 4-H project. K7 Herefords began in a small Wisconsin town, before moving to southeast Iowa, where carcass traits and customer needs are at the forefront of the herd focus. Today, K7 Herefords runs 100 cows and hosts a production sale every March. Run by Tom Heidt with the love and support from his wife, Jo, and their three children, K7 Herefords strives to keep up with the beef industry’s ever-changing wants and needs.

Reed Farms, Green Ridge, Mo. The Reed Farms operation was started by Jim Reed while he was in college in 1962. After Jim and his wife, Linda, married in 1965, they continued their

passion for the breed in Green Ridge, Mo. The family operation is now 60 years old. Jim and Linda have two sons, Brian and Craig. The Reeds spent a lifetime dedicating themselves to the Hereford breed. They have helped other breeders host successful Hereford sales and market their Hereford semen and certificates, all while raising polled Hereford cattle.

Snedden Ranch, Maricopa, Calif. The Snedden family began ranching in Kern County, California, in 1867. Snedden Ranch has been running a primarily Hereford-based commercial cow herd for more than 100 years. As progress was made in developing cattle, Snedden Ranch began to see demand from local producers for its bulls. Snedden Ranch closed its herd almost 40 years ago to develop the desired quality and consistency. Today, Richard and Susie Snedden are partners with their son, Austin, and his wife, Sarah, in the ranch operation. Austin and Sarah’s four children are also part of the ranching operation.

K7 Herefords, Lockridge, Iowa, was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder. Pictured (l to r) are: Bruce Everhart, past AHA president; Shane Heidt; Patti Heidt, Tom Heidt; Jo Heidt; Kenneth Kypke; Victoria Kypke; James Kypke and Bill Goehring, AHA president.

Mill Creek Ranch, Alma, Kan., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder. Pictured (l to r) are: Bruce Everhart, David Breiner, Diane Breiner and Bill Goehring.

Reed Farms, Green Ridge, Mo., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder. Pictured (l to r) are: Bruce Everhart, Macy Reed, Natalie Reed, Linda Reed, Jim Reed and Bill Goehring.

Snedden Ranch, Maricopa, Calif., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder. Pictured (l to r) are: Bruce Everhart, Austin Snedden, Sarah Snedden, Susie Snedden, Richard Snedden and Bill Goehring.

National Hereford Woman of the Year: It’s Up to You

by Katie Maupin Miller

The people that leave the largest legacies often jump in with both feet, so to speak. That was certainly the case with Donna Curry of McAlester, Okla. Oklahoma Hereford Association president and dear friend, Rindy Bacon, recalls Donna doing just that — hopping the showring rail to join the adult showmanship class. Hair pulled into pig tails, jeans tucked haphazardly in muck boots and a plush cow tucked under one arm, Donna made quite the entrance that day. Peals of laughter followed her as she joined the more serious competitors with her stuffed entry to raise money for Oklahoma Herefords.

Even when she made subtler entrances, Donna was hardly missed in a room. Pure positivity and exuberance radiated from her. As Susan Gebhart says, “Donna was effervescent.”

“When she walked into a room, you instantly knew she was there. She was

saw her without a smile, and that smile was genuine,” Rindy says. “She was just happy to see you and happy to be there.”

Susan says her nearly radical positivity was built through her deep faith. At her core, Donna always had faith that everything would work out for the best. Yet, that didn’t stop her from doing everything she could to help the higher power make this world a better place. As Donna often said, “Make it a great day, or not. That choice is yours.” As expected, she always chose the former.

Sadly, Donna passed unexpectedly in June 2022. Her saying is now printed on shirts worn by young people whose lives she impacted across Oklahoma, and there is a lot of them. Although Donna has roots in the Hereford breed, her service wasn’t limited to bald-faced enthusiasts. She counseled young people through her role at Frink-Chambers School, guided 4-H members as a state

even found ways to help less fortunate youth in her hometown. Her legacy of service and giving continues inside the Hereford breed and out. This winter, Donna’s past student and 4-H member, will once again collect new socks, undergarments, pajamas, hats and gloves for children in need for his service 4-H project, which she encouraged him to start.

Within Hereford circles, Donna was well known for her involvement on the state and national levels. She served on the National Hereford Women’s (NHW) board when the previous women’s organizations merged, helping create a unified foundation for today’s leaders.

“She stepped up, and she did whatever it took to support the Association, its juniors and the National Hereford Women,” says Kathy Buchholz, GKB Cattle.

Donna’s leadership was often by example. If she committed to helping, you could consider it done. She never shied away from rolling up her sleeves and was known for her fundraising prowess for causes she believed in.

“She was the epitome of somebody that just believed in people and wanted to build people up,” says Shannon Worrell, NHW ex officio. “If there was a need, Donna would help figure it out. If you had a dream, Donna was the person to help you find a way.”

Donna was often found in the barn at Hereford shows and sales, supporting her family and their operation, Curry Herefords. Donna and her husband of more than 30 years, Curtis, raised their children, Cameron and Staci, in the industry. And seldom was she seen recently without one of her three grandchildren — Maddix and

Donna Curry recognized as the National Hereford Woman of the Year.

Donna Curry’s family accepted the NHW Woman of the Year award. Pictured (l to r) are: Donna’s husband, Curtis Curry; NHW president, Briley Miller; NHW ex officio, Shannon Worrell; daughter, Staci Thomsen; and NHW president-elect, Sally Wingler.

Maisyn Thomsen, and Eliza Curry — on her hip. She was the quintessential Hereford show mom. She cared deeply for her family. They worked together to care for their cattle, and the Curry family always had faith that the Lord would care for them.

“Live each day to the fullest is what she’d tell you to do,” Rindy says. “God first, family and then those cattle.”

Donna was chosen for the National Hereford Woman of the Year as she spent many years modeling the traits the organization strives to uphold — an open heart, an open mind and a passion to succeed.

“Donna was a long-time friend and fellow Oklahoma Hereford mom. We spent many a day on the barn aisle at state and national shows where Donna was always the embodiment of a kind, caring, friendly, hard-working and enthusiastic Hereford woman. In short, everything NHW honors with this award. She was quick to support junior programs in general and individual

junior members who needed guidance, a helping hand or a pat on the back,” penned Susan in her letter nominating Donna for the award.

Donna’s legacy will not only live on through the countless lives she touched through her tireless service, but also through the Donna Curry

Memorial Scholarship Endowment with the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. More than $100,000 was raised in an online auction held July 19 to support the cause. As NHW president-elect Sally Wingler notes, Donna’s unwavering support for the industry’s young people and her passion for the junior program are core parts of NHW’s mission, and she’s confident Donna will be proud to see women continue to support young people. To contribute to Donna’s legacy and support the industry’s young people through this endowment, visit: HerefordYouthFoundation.org/how-togive/give-now/.

“Donna’s contagious smile, laugh and loving heart will be missed for years to come,” says Amy Cowan, American Hereford Association director of youth activities and foundation. “Her dedication to the youth was unmatched, and she has left an impact that will last for generations.”

KA-CHING.

MORE POUNDS. MORE CALVES. MORE PROFIT.

Hereford bulls increase net profit by $51 per cow per year. That’s $20,000 in additional revenue for a typical 400-cow outfit, thanks to increased fertility and herd size. Herefords are also the efficiency experts, proven to add value to calves in the feedyard — $30 per head in profitability.

That’s real money and real results.

Come home to Hereford.

We spent many a day on the barn aisle at state and national shows where Donna was always the embodiment of a kind, caring, friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Hereford woman. In short, everything NHW honors with this award.

— Susan Gebhart

HYFA Awards $165,000 in Fall Scholarships

High-achieving Hereford youth were awarded numerous scholarships during the 2022 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 21. In a special awards ceremony, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and its donors proudly awarded $165,000 in scholarships to 28 National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members to help support their higher-education goals.

The scholarship fund is the bedrock of HYFA, and countless youth are benefactors of its mission. In fiscal year 2022, the foundation celebrated net assets reaching nearly $5 million. In total, $185,000 was given back this year to assist Hereford youth with their continued educations.

Ball Foundation/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship

The 2022 Ball Foundation/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $5,000 scholarship honoring the legacy of Nancy Keilty’s late father and mother, Ed and Virginia Ball. They instilled in her the mentality of always “leaving the campsite better than you found it,” and this scholarship is designed to recognize a Hereford

Weston Wolf, Alexandria, Ky., is a freshman at the University of Kentucky. This high-achieving freshman is majoring in agricultural economics and minoring in animal science.

“Farm life instills the much-needed confidence that individuals must have to set goals for themselves and to attain them,” said Wolf. “Being raised in this atmosphere helps you to develop the character traits that are needed for success.”

Bar One Ranch Scholarship

The 2022 Bar One Ranch Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $5,000 scholarship offered by George and Karen Sprague of Bar One Ranch in Oregon. The scholarship is in memory of their late friend, Ken Tracy, who was a friend to the entire Hereford breed.

Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn., is the recipient of this memorial scholarship. Mouser, a freshman at Butler Community College, majoring in agribusiness, was just elected to the NJHA board of directors. Her longterm goals are to earn a doctorate in ruminant nutrition and assist with communicating the science of the beef industry to the consumer.

Blin Family Scholarship

The 2022 Blin Family Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of the first Lot 1 foundation female ever sold at the Mile High Night Sale in Denver, Colo. Star Lake Cattle Company and the Blin family of Iowa consigned the female that sold for $100,000 and created a fund that has grown to nearly $1 million.

Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., is the daughter of Luke and Stacy Lemenager and a freshman at Lake Land College. Her goals are to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and a Juris Doctor degree in agricultural law with the ultimate goal of advocating for beef producers and managing her family’s farming operation.

“The NJHA is undoubtedly preparing its junior membership with the skills and qualities of a good citizen through contests, leadership conferences and other membership-oriented programs, which is a privilege I wish everyone could experience to truly make our world a better place,” Lemenager said.

Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn., was awarded the Bar One Ranch Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are: Nancy Keilty, George Sprague, Haley Mouser and Ray Ramsey.

Weston Wolf, Alexandria, Ky., was awarded the Ball Foundation/ Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are: Nancy Keilty, Weston Wolf and Ray Ramsey.

CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship

The 2022 CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $5,000 scholarship offered in honor of Dolores Call and her late husband, Bob. Bob was a founding member of the HYFA board of directors and an integral part of building the foundation for the scholarship programs it now provides.

Wesley Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan., is a junior at Kansas State University, majoring in animal sciences and industry. The son of Angie and John Denton, his goals are to pursue a

Because of this involvement he says, “transparency or proper labeling is important with plant-based imitation meats and cell-cultured protein, also known as lab-grown meat,” and is something the industry should focus on moving forward.

EE Ranches Scholarships

EE Ranches annually sponsors two $5,000 scholarships through HYFA. These scholarships are made possible by Jo Ellard and her late husband, Bill, of Texas. EE Ranches was one of HYFA’s first scholarship endowments; the funds have assisted many youths

Johnson, Ruth, Miss., and Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind.

Jacob Johnson is a senior at Kansas State University, majoring in animal sciences and industry. Johnson began raising Herefords six years ago and fell in love with the versatility of the breed. To him a successful life is a balance of characteristics, and he admires George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Billy Graham.

Dylan Kottkamp is a junior at Oklahoma State University, studying agribusiness pre-law. He is dedicated to growing and developing himself and strengthening his mentality to be an effective leader and teammate across all facets of life.

Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship

The Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship, given on behalf of HYFA, is a $2,500 scholarship in memory of Gary Bishop. The Oklahoma native first began working for the AHA in 1973, serving in the capacities of assistant director of Total Performance Records, director of feedlot and carcass programs and director of field services. He also served as director of youth activities, which was a job he held in high esteem throughout his life. He dedicated much of his energy to working for the betterment of Hereford youth organizations. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving member of the NJHA to continue financing their college education.

Jacob Johnson, Ruth, Miss., and Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., were the recipients of the EE Ranches Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Jacob Johnson, Dylan Kottkamp and Ray Ramsey.

Wesley Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan., was awarded the CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Delores Call Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are: Nancy Keilty, Wesley Denton and Ray Ramsey.

Joel Pecha, Meno, Okla., was the recipient of the Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship. Pictured is Joel Pecha with the Gary Bishop family.

Joel Pecha , Meno, Okla., is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University, majoring in animal science with a minor in ranch management. He is the seventh generation on his family’s beef operation in northwest Oklahoma and is excited to return to the ranch upon graduation. Growing up, he was impacted by mentors in the industry and wants to become that mentor for other younger members as they grow.

HYFA Scholarships

The HYFA Scholarship, a $2,500 scholarship designed to provide recognition for outstanding members of the NJHA, encourages individual and cooperative effort, enthusiasm, excellence, leadership, academic success and achievement. The 2022 HYFA Scholarship recipients are Rusty Wolf, Alexandria, Ky., and Bailey Morrell, Sacramento, Calif.

Rusty Wolf is the son of Tim and Peggy Wolf and a senior at the University of Kentucky, where he is majoring in animal science with a minor in plant and soil science. As a first-generation college student, he is dedicated to his education and looks forward to the future. He previously held an internship with the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, solidifying his career choice of wanting to be an Extension agent.

Bailey Morrell is a recent graduate of Colorado State University and is

of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. She lives her life knowing that interactions, conversations and relationships with others will be better received if they come from a place of kindness and understanding, and she hopes to carry those traits throughout her life.

Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship

The 2022 Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $2,500 scholarship given in recognition of the many years Bob Kube served on the HYFA board of directors. Kube’s passion for youth and his commitment to future generations is represented in this scholarship that honors a young student who shows leadership outside of Hereford circles and in their community.

Madison Sifford, from Goldvein, Va., is the Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship winner. Sifford is the daughter of Stephen and Rosemary Sifford and a junior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She is pursuing a double major in dairy science and communication science and social inquiry. Sifford previously served as the 2019- 2020 Virginia FFA state vice president and is dedicated to the Hereford and Holstein breeds in her future.

Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship

The 2022 Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA,

is a $2,500 scholarship awarded annually in honor of Ken and Carolyn Larson of Texas, who are longtime supporters of Hereford youth and purchased the first foundation female sold at the Mile High Night Sale in Denver, Colo. This purchase initiated a fundraising effort that, over the years, has grown to $1 million to support youth and education.

Lauren Jones of Darlington, Wis., is in her sophomore year at Oklahoma State University, where she is double majoring in animal science and agricultural communications. She is currently serving her second year on the NJHA board of directors and strives to be successful by “maximizing her potential and accomplishing the goals set for herself.”

She attributes the leadership skills she has developed over the years and the opportunities she’s had to the NJHA.

Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship

The 2022 Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship of $2,500 sponsored by HYFA is dedicated to students pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine and carrying on the legacy of Gordon and Marian Merry from Wisconsin. MGM Polled Herefords believes the future

Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., was the recipient of the Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Lauren Jones and Kathy Buchholz.

Rusty Wolf, Alexandria, Ky., was the recipient of a HYFA Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are: Nancy Keilty, Rusty Wolf and Ray Ramsey.

the dedication required from young people to raise and exhibit livestock and rewards juniors who are passionate about Hereford cattle with this scholarship.

Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas, is a junior at Oklahoma State University, studying pre-veterinary animal science, after receiving his associate degree in animal science from South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. A previous leader on the NJHA board of directors, he is excited to continue pursuing his studies with the goal of attending veterinary school and using the degree to practice embryology and promote sustainability and animal welfare.

National Hereford Queen Scholarship

The 2022 National Hereford Queen, Lauren Gatz , Fairview, Kan., completed her reign and received a $10,000 scholarship during the National Hereford Show at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 23. The National Queen Scholarship is the result of the National Hereford Women (NHW) partnering with HYFA to elevate the queen program and to annually assist the queen with her education and tuition costs.

Gatz attends Kansas State University and is a sophomore majoring in agricultural communications and journalism. Each National Hereford

Queen is responsible for hosting a charity event. This year, Lauren hosted a cornhole tournament titled Cornhole for a Cause during the 2022 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Louisville, Ky. Proceeds went to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

The National Hereford Queen is elected to represent the breed at national shows, sales and events, and serves as a historic symbol of the Hereford breed. The National Hereford Queen program is supported by the NHW, which works throughout the year with the many state queens helping foster and organize the interview and application process and coronation.

Ostgaard-Breiner Scholarship

In 2019, the National Hereford Women (NHW) board of directors lost two of their beloved board members, Sandra Adams Ostgaard of Dayton, Ohio, and Callea Mae Breiner of Alma, Kan. Sandra was incredibly active within the Hereford breed, serving on the NHW board, as Ohio Hereford Women president and as an Ohio Hereford Junior Association advisor. She passed her love of the Hereford breed to her children and grandchildren. As a retired high school home economics and elementary teacher, Sandra held education of all forms in high regard.

Callea was not only active on the NHW board but was also active in the

Kansas Hereford Association and served as a local community 4-H club leader. Her love for the Hereford breed continues to be carried on by her husband and sons. As an advanced practice registered nurse, Callea had a love to learn as reflected through her successful pursuit of a doctorate degree.

In honor of Sandra and Callea, two $1,500 scholarships are awarded in the fall.

Tate Johnson, Centerville, S.D., is a freshman at Mitchell Technical College, where he is pursuing a progressive welding technology degree, while taking courses in business and entrepreneurship. When he graduated high school, he knew he didn’t want to pursue a bachelor’s degree and wanted to work with his hands. His goal is to start his own business after finishing the two-year program.

Katie Nolles, Stuart, Neb., is a graduate student at Chadron State College. She is also a full-time agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor while pursuing her degree in school counseling online.

Perks Ranch Scholarship

The 2022 Perks Ranch Scholarship of $5,000 is given by HYFA. It honors the Perks Ranch of Illinois and highlights Doug Perks’ legacy and leadership during his time on the HYFA board of directors.

Kira Sayre, Arenzville, Ill., is the daughter of Tim and Tracie Sayre. She

Lauren Gatz, Fairview, Kan., is the recipient of the National Hereford Queen Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are George Sprague, Lauren Gatz, Shannon Worrell and Kathy Buchholz.

Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas, was awarded the Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Luke Daniels and Kathy Buchholz.

is a senior at Colorado State University, studying both animal and equine science. Throughout college she has worked for a local Hereford breeder and at a horse boarding and training facility. Her goal is to use the skills gained through her degree and her work experience to find a career in the agriculture industry.

Tennessee River Music Scholarship

The Tennessee River Music Inc., and Randy and Kelly Owen Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of the event, Music on the Mountain. Music on the Mountain was a historic event hosted by Randy and Kelly Owen that created momentum for HYFA’s success and growth.

Isaac Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., is the recipient of this year’s scholarship. A sophomore at the University of Missouri-Columbia, he is majoring in agriculture with an emphasis on animal science, agricultural business management, agricultural education and leadership. He has previously attended Faces of Leadership and the BOLD conference to develop his skills, and he was recently elected to the NJHA board of directors.

Vanier Scholarships

Ten scholarships of $10,000 each are given by the Vanier family for a total of $100,000 in HYFA scholarships annually. Jack and the late Donna

in Kansas have paved the way for Hereford youth to further their education, and this year marks a $600,000 commitment to education from the Vanier family. The Vanier family is proud of NJHA members and believes the work ethic young people learn growing up in the Hereford breed sets them apart in today’s workforce.

The 2022 Vanier Scholarship recipients are: Bryden Barber, Channing, Texas; JW Cox, Flemingsburg, Ky.; Jordan Gatz, Fairview, Kan.; Trevor Johnson, Centerville, S.D.; Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa, Ill.; Regan Mitchem, Vale, N.C.; James Brody Rogers, Hamilton, Texas; Libby Rushton, Waverly, Tenn.; Tar Tut, Faribault, Minn.; and Megan Underwood, Campbellsville, Ky.

Bryden Barber, a junior at Oklahoma State University, is studying animal science and ranch operations. His involvement in the Texas Junior Hereford Association and the NJHA have allowed him to be a successful junior member. He was recently named the 2022 Junior Hereford Herdsman of the Year, a nod to his future success and continuous dedication to the Hereford breed.

JW Cox is a senior at Western Kentucky University, studying agricultural science with concentrations in animal science and pre-veterinary science. Cox currently serves on the NJHA board of directors

as chairman. His involvement and love for the Hereford breed is something he hopes to continue to cultivate as he works towards his goal of following in his stepfather’s footsteps as a large animal veterinarian.

Jordan Gatz is a junior at Kansas State University and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He will graduate early and then begin pursuing a master’s degree as he works towards his CPA license. He plans to continue the momentum of the Hereford breed as it capitalizes on sustainability.

Trevor Johnson is a junior at Kansas State University after receiving his associate degree in agribusiness from Butler Community College. Johnson’s dedication to Herefords and the beef industry starts with the commercial sector and feedlot industry. He participates in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout program and has spent his summers interning for feedlots. His goal in life is to be the youngest individual inducted into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.

Lauren McMillan is a senior at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign (UIUC). At UIUC, she is studying agricultural leadership, education and communication. She recently worked as a communications marketing intern with Caterpillar Inc. to continue developing her skills. The current NJHA membership chair, she is passionate about the membership

Isaac Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., was the recipient of the Tennessee River Music Scholarship. Pictured (l to r) are: Kathy Buchholz, Isaac Rhode and George Sprague.

Tate Johnson, Centerville, S.D., was a recipient of one of the two Ostgaard-Breiner Scholarships. Pictured (l to r) are: Nancy Keilty, Tate Johnson and Ray Ramsey.

and helping each junior develop through every opportunity.

Regan Mitchem is a senior in animal science with a pre-veterinary focus at North Carolina (NC) State University. She aspires to attend the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and then return home to expand her mom’s small animal veterinary practice to include more livestock reproductive services. In veterinary school, she will focus on livestock reproduction, using her personal experience in the cattle industry, veterinary internships, practice and research experiences to meet the need for veterinary reproductive services.

James Brody Rogers is a veterinary student at Texas A&M University. Along with pursuing his veterinary degree, Rogers and his siblings started their own business, Cowhouse Creek Meat Company, which began with selling individual cuts and then transitioned into selling sides of beef to individuals.

Libby Rushton is a junior at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she studies agricultural

business. She previously interned for the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation as a public policy intern, and this role encouraged her to use her voice for agriculture, whether in a political or public relations field. She is the current NJHA communications chair, serving her final year on the NJHA board of directors.

Tar Tut is a senior at Texas A&M University, majoring in agricultural communications with aspirations to earn a master’s degree in international communications. As a first-generation American citizen, he has set his priority on earning a college education. Previously a member of the North American Junior Red Angus Event board of directors, he now serves the NJHA as the leadership chair and is excited to take on the adventures of a new year.

Megan Underwood is a graduate student at Kansas State University, pursuing a degree in agricultural education and communications after graduating early with her undergraduate degree in animal sciences and industry. Her research

focuses on how beef producers value and use beef breed association printed magazines.

Whitehead Ranches Scholarship

The 2022 Whitehead Ranches Scholarship sponsored by HYFA in the amount of $2,500 honors Loyd Whitehead of Texas. Loyd was an instrumental part of HYFA in its early years, serving on the board of directors and as financial chairman.

Sam Birdsall, Torrington, Wyo., is the son of Dennis and Heather Birdsall. He is a sophomore attending Eastern Wyoming College, pursuing an associate degree in business administration. He has been a threetime recipient of the grade-level Junior Golden Bull Award at the JNHE and was a previous Prospect Award winner through elementary and middle school.

Ten outstanding NJHA members were awarded the Vanier Family Scholarship. Pictured back row (l to r) are: Ray Ramsey, Nancy Keilty, George Sprague, JW Cox, Jordan Gatz, Libby Rushton, Bryden Barber, Kathy Buchholz and Bill King. Pictured front row (l to r) are: Tar Tut, Megan Underwood, Regan Mitchem, Lauren McMillan and Trevor Johnson.

Fed Steer Shootout Winners Announced

Now in its sixth year, the National Junior Hereford Association’s (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout (FSS) contest enables juniors to learn about the opportunities and challenges of the cattle feeding industry, as they collect feedlot and carcass data on their entries.

In the 2022 contest, 75 members from 17 states entered 200 steers. This year’s winners received $15,000 in scholarships and awards from the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) on Oct. 21 at the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

All steers were fed at HRC Feed Yards, Scott City, Kan. A generous sponsorship from Texas Stardance Cattle, Hamilton, Texas, was used to defray freight costs for participants. Steers were harvested at National Beef Packing Co. in Dodge City, Kan. FSS entries were candidates for the Certified Hereford Beef® program. Industry partners — Merck Animal Health, Allflex Livestock Intelligence and NEOGEN — played a vital role in the success of the program. Cargill Inc. and Bar One Ranch, Eugene, Ore., were key contributors to the educational program.

Contestants entered performance portfolios from data reports they received throughout the feeding period and answered questions summarizing what they learned while participating in the program. The top three contestants, in both the junior and senior divisions, were selected from the submitted portfolios

the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Contestant of the Year title. The selected contestants presented a short speech to judges on Oct. 20, followed by a panel interview describing what they had learned during the contest.

After completing their performance portfolios and a rigorous interview and presentation process, Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas, was named the Contestant of the Year in the junior division, and Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill., earned the Contestant of the Year title in the senior division.

This year’s award winners are:

Contestant of the Year, Junior Division Finalists –Kealie Bryant, Garden City, Kan. Hardy Edwards, Winterville, Ga. Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas

Contestant of the Year, Senior Division Finalists –Kade Boatman, Rockford, Ill. Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill. Dellana Muck, Caledonia, Ill.

Overall Champion Steer –Bailey Morrell, Willows, Calif.

Champion Pen of Three Purebred Steers –Ryan Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.

Reserve Champion Pen of Three Purebred Steers –Elizabeth Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.

Champion Individual Purebred Steer –Elizabeth Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.

Reserve Champion Individual Purebred Steer –Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif.

Champion Pen of Three Commercial Steers –Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas

Reserve Champion Pen of Three Commercial Steers –Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas

Champion Individual Commercial Steer –Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas

Reserve Champion Individual Commercial Steer –Brayden Goehring, Herreid, S.D.

Highest Marbling Score Purebred Division –Katherine Krauss, Russell, Kan.

Highest Marbling Score Commercial Division –Brayden Goehring, Herreid, S.D.

Highest Average Daily Gain Purebred Division –Elizabeth Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.

Highest Average Daily Gain Commercial Division –Molly Biggs, Dixon, Ill.

Largest Ribeye Area Purebred Division –Brayson Mayo, Scott City, Kan.

Largest Ribeye Area Commercial Division –

The top three finalists for Contestant of the Year in the junior division were Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas; Kealie Bryant, Garden City, Kan.; and Hardy Edwards, Winterville, Ga. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort, Jarrett Worrell, Kealie Bryant, Hardy Edwards and Ralston Ripp.

The top three finalists for Contestant of the Year in the senior division were Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill.; Kade Boatman, Rockford, Ill.; and Dellana Muck, Caledonia, Ill. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort, Kendall Boatman, Kade Boatman, Delanna Muck and Ralston Ripp.

Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill., was named the Contestant of the Year in the senior division. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort, Kendall Boatman and Ralston Ripp.

Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas, was named the Contestant of the Year in the junior division. Jarrett also won the champion pen of three commercial steers and the champion individual commercial steer. Pictured (l to r) are:

Elizabeth Pribil, Hennessey, Okla., won the reserve champion pen of three purebred steers, champion individual purebred steer and highest average daily gain in the purebred division. Ryan Pribil, Hennessey, Okla., won champion pen of three purebred steers. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort, Ryan Pribil and Ralston Ripp.

Brayson Mayo, Scott City, Kan., was the winner of the largest ribeye area in the purebred and commercial divisions. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort, Brayson Mayo and Ralston Ripp.

Molly Biggs, Dixon, Ill., was the winner of the highest average daily gain in the commercial division. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort,

Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas, won reserve champion pen of three commercial steers. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort, Luke Daniels and Ralston Ripp.

Brayden Goehring, Herreid, S.D., won the highest marbling score in the commercial division and reserve champion individual commercial steer. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort, Brayden Goehring and Ralston Ripp.

Katherine Krauss, Russell, Kan., won the highest marbling score in the purebred division. Pictured (l to r) are: George Sprague, Trey Befort, Katherine Krauss and Ralston Ripp.

Earning Opportunity

Hereford genetics are enviably positioned to grow market share during a unique time in U.S. beef industry history.

That common thread was woven through many of the educational forums during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference held in October in Kansas City, Mo.

When the current drought ends, producers will likely expand the national beef cow herd by at least the 2.5 million cows liquidated since 2019. These additional cows will require approximately 83,000 bulls. Static to declining metrics associated with profitable commercial cowcalf production support the industry building back with increased heterosis.

Deliberate, strategic genetic improvement during the last two decades earned Hereford the opportunity to provide the industry with more heterosis and production efficiency.

Exploiting the opportunity

“At the end of the day, strategy is about earning the right to win ... We don’t get it, we aren’t given it, we earn it through our blood sweat and tears,” explained Kevin Ochsner, president of Agcellerate. He led participants through the development of AHA’s new five-year strategic plan, which he helped facilitate, along with Tom Field, director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska.

You can find the AHA Strategic Plan at Hereford.org/strategic-plan

Ochsner framed the introduction of the strategic plan with key issues and trends the AHA Board of Directors considered. They include:

• Increased supply chain integration and coordination. There will be more people developing and

breeding cattle for specific markets and systems.

• Increased investor, governmental and consumer focus on sustainability.

• Continued growth in demand for high-quality beef.

• Growing importance for data and information to document how cattle are bred, managed and valued.

• Continued consolidation in the cow-calf sector.

• Revolutionary advances in genomics, gene editing and reproductive technologies.

• Growing relevance of the U.S. dairy herd.

• Increasing demand among commercial cattlemen for services and support beyond high-quality genetics.

• Growing industry-wide recognition of some of the risks and limitations of straightbred cattle.

These issues and trends led to critical assumptions, including:

• Demand for heterosis will increase.

• Optimums will be more important than maximums.

• Research will be critical to document and substantiate claims.

• Beef quality will continue to improve.

Leading in efficiency and sustainability

“Document, communicate and improve Hereford’s sustainability story,” is one of five core strategies in the plan. Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement,

joined Kin Stackhouse-Lawson, director of AgNext at Colorado State University (CSU), to share current AHA research and its value to the breed, as well as the broader U.S. beef industry.

Bedwell explained ongoing AHA research efforts to document the breed’s inherent genetic efficiency advantages and their magnification through direct and maternal heterosis. He also highlighted the recent initiation of a collaborative research project with CSU to enhance the understanding of the genetic differences in seedstock relative to enteric methane production and nitrogen excretion, a byproduct of rumen fermentation.

While sustainability is multifaceted, Stackhouse-Lawson emphasized greenhouse gas emissions and their role in global warming are currently the primary focus of consumers, lenders and investors.

Relative to the carbon footprint of cattle, Stackhouse-Lawson explained, “I believe the biggest potential is in selecting the low methane producing cow. Why do I think that? Because when we put cattle on feed, on the same diet, there is a 10-15% difference in methane emissions. So, I think it is the long-term play. But we have to make sure you remain profitable in every other trait. We cannot give to get in the methane space …

“I’m proud that you have taken a leadership role. I think this is an incredible opportunity to own the space and frankly to help this broader industry in a big, big way.”

Editor’s Note: Overviews of each educational forum are being developed for use by AHA members and the industry.

Educational forums highlight Hereford’s bright future.

National and Regional Show Award Winners Recognized

Hereford exhibitors were recognized for showcasing their outstanding breeding programs at national and regional shows during the 2021-2022 show season. Awards for national and regional Hereford show bulls, show

females and premier exhibitors were presented before the Ladies of the Royal sale hosted at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., Oct 22.

To qualify for these prestigious bronzes, exhibitors had to accumulate

National Awards

Horned Show Bull of the Year

BR ER Big Country 007 ET, owned by Drew Pérez, Canyon, Texas; Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant, Texas; Edwards Ranch, May, Texas; and Aidyn Barber, Channing Texas.

points and show at a national or regional event. Points were calculated throughout the 2021-22 show season, which ran from May 2021 through April 2022.

Polled Show Bull of the Year

SSF KKH Ribeye 15U 017 ET, owned by BJ Herman & Sons, Edgerton, Ohio; Todd, Kim & Kasey Herman, Lima, Ohio; Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; and Mason Love, Baltimore, Ohio.

Horned Show Females of the Year

C Bar One 1326 Bailee 0226 ET, owned by Piper Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; and BK CMCC Jungle Fever 146J ET, owned by Kynlee Dailey, Kingston, Okla.

Polled Show Female of the Year

BR Merida H031 ET, owned by Bryden Barber, Channing, Texas.

National Horned Show Bull of the Year and Southwest Horned Show Bull of the Year went to BR ER Big Country 007 ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Brett Barber, Channing, Texas; Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Rylee Barber, Kansas City, Mo.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

National Polled Show Bull of the Year and Northeast Polled Show Bull of the Year went to SSF KKH Ribeye 15U 017 ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Kasey Heindel, Columbus Junction, Iowa; Kannan Heindel, Columbus Junction, Iowa; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

National Horned Show Female of the Year and Northwest Horned Show Female of the Year went to C Bar One 1326 Bailee 0226 ET. National Horned Show Female of the Year and Southwest Horned Show Female of the Year went to BK CMCC Jungle Fever 146J ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Katie Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair; and Kynlee Dailey, Kingston, Okla.

National Polled Show Female of the Year and Southwest Polled Show Female of the Year went to BR Merida H031 ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Brett Barber, Channing, Texas; Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Gary Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas; Kathy Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas; Rylee Barber, Kansas City, Mo.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Northwest Region awards

Horned Show Bull of the Year

GOHR Ultimatum 2063, owned by Fallon Gohr, Madras, Ore.

Horned Premier Exhibitor Piper Colyer, from Bruneau, Idaho.

Polled Show Bull of the Year

KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, owned by Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; TWJ Farms, Carroll, Neb.; Ben Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; and Bar A Cattle Co., Nocona, Texas.

Polled Show Female of the Year

H DS Kelly 024 ET, owned by Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, Calif.; and David Smith, Boulder, Colo.

Polled Premier Exhibitor Colyer Herefords, from Bruneau, Idaho.

Polled Show Bull of the Year

BAR C Sharp Shooter 023 ET, owned by Lazy S, Talpa, Texas; and Chachere Cattle Co., El Campo, Texas.

Horned and Polled Premier Exhibitor Gary & Kathy Buchholz, from Desdemona, Texas.

Northwest Polled Show Bull of the Year went to KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Ben Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; Shelia Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; William Claybaugh, Carroll, Neb.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Northwest Polled Premier Exhibitor went to Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Katie Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Southwest Horned and Polled Premier Exhibitor went to Gary & Kathy Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas. Pictured (l to r) are: Gary & Kathy Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas; Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Northeast Region awards

Horned Show Bull of the Year

TVF Robin Hood 1G, owned by Adam & Lauren Taylor, Parkton, Md.

Horned Show Female of the Year

FBF 8815 Sherry 2025 ET, owned by Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md.

Horned Premier Exhibitor

Ramsey’s Herefords, from Greenfield, Ind.

Polled Show Female of the Year

Frost Holly 709H ET, owned by Stetson Storey, Stockton, Ill.

Polled Premier Exhibitor

Abigail Billing, from Greendell, N.J.

Northeast Horned Show Bull of the Year went to TVF Robin Hood 1G. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Adam Taylor, Parkton, Md.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Northeast Horned Premier Exhibitor went to Ramsey’s Herefords, Greenfield, Ind. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Ray Ramsey, Greenfield, Ind.; Allison May, Greenfield, Ind.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Horned Show Bull of the Year

Northeast Polled Show Female of the Year went to Frost Holly 709H ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Stetson Storey, Stockton, Ill.; Winston Storey, Stockton, Ill.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Southeast Region Awards

MC Golden Out Time 1964, owned by Michelle & Mary Smith, Hartsville, Tenn.; and Troy Tesch, Sealy, Texas.

Horned Show Female of the Year

CME 2059 Coco Chanel 1058, owned by Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C.

Horned Premier Exhibitor

Courtney Eudy, from Harrisburg, N.C

Polled Show Bull of the Year

ADE D87 Hammer 1085 ET, owned by Alexis Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C.

Polled Show Female of the Year Womack Sensational Lady 047 ET, owned by Levi Womack, Pembroke, Ky.

Polled Premier Exhibitor

Levi Womack, from Pembroke, Ky.

Southeast Horned Show Bull of the Year went to MC Golden Out Time 1964. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Mary Smith, Hartsville, Tenn.; Michelle Smith, Hartsville, Tenn.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Southeast Horned Show Female of the Year went to CME 2059 Coco Chanel 1058. Southeast Horned Premier Exhibitor went to Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

Southeast Polled Show Bull of the Year went to ADE D87 Hammer 1085 ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Alexis Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C.; and Andrew Matheny, AHA Show and Sale Committee Chair.

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Ladies of the Royal

Tbuyers gathered at the annual Ladies of the Royal Sale, held at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo. When auctioneer Lander Nicodemus dropped the gavel for the final time, 11 open heifers averaged $3,495, two bred heifers averaged $4,000 and two steers averaged $2,500. One bred heifer pick sold for $10,500, one pick of the herd flush made $4,000 and 38 embryos averaged $583.

Support for the NJHA and NHW Lot 1, the Choice of Champions and Street Sign, sold for $12,000 to Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga. Proceeds from this lot support the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and Hereford Legacy Fund. Two buyers partnered on Lot 2, the National Hereford Women (NHW) consignment consisting of a choice of a handcrafted live edge bench and an antique dowry chest, for $22,000. Pick of the bench or dowry chest sold for $11,000, with the partners doubling down and taking both items.

the sale. Carlson Cattle, Royal Center, Ind., bid $10,500 for the pick.

The top-selling open heifer was Lot 12, a Jan. 4, 2022, daughter of NJW 79Z 33B Forward 252F, from first-year consignor 3R Herefords, Brooksville, Ky. The heifer sold to 37J Cattle Company, Pierce City, Mo., for $4,750. Worrell Enterprises, Mason, Texas, longtime consignor to the Ladies of the Royal Sale, sold Lot 14, a Jan. 6, 2022, daughter of WORR Owen Tankeray Y79D ET for $4,500 to Macy Bowling, Greenfield, Ind.

Lot 15, the top-selling bred heifer, brought $4,000. 5C Skylar Wendi, a

Adam, Lathrop, Mo. The female was consigned by 5C Cattle Company, Greenbrier, Ark.

Rounding out the high-sellers list was Lot 22, a pick of the herd to flush from Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo. Medonte Highland Polled Herefords, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, purchased the pick for $4,000.

Consignors from across the country make the Ladies of the Royal Sale possible each year, and the American Hereford Association, NJHA and NHW are extremely grateful for their support.

of how unflattering I thought they looked. But looking back, they are my favorite pictures from that day because they depict the true, raw emotion I was feeling. Little did I know at that moment how truly amazing the year ahead of me would be and how much I would learn. Running for and serving as the National Hereford Queen has been a phenomenal season of growth for me. I grew my

knowledge of the breed, self-confidence and connections with Hereford youth and breeders from across the country.

As I approached the American Royal and the end of my reign as the National Hereford Queen, I had an interview with former Oklahoma Hereford Queen, Karstyn Cantrell, for a class project. I

One of my goals after being crowned was to take every opportunity I was given. During my reign, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to numerous national shows and see more of our industry. At each event, I was able to connect with fellow Hereford breeders from across the country, and I gained an even deeper understanding of what makes our breed so special. Serving as a role model and advocating for our breed this past year has fueled my passion for the breed and solidified my belief that not only do we raise the best cattle, but we also have the best people.

In conclusion, I want to thank the National Hereford Women and the American Hereford Association for supporting the National Hereford Queen program and making this opportunity possible. I would also like to thank my family and everyone else along the way who supported me throughout this journey. I am excited to continue my involvement in the breed, and I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to serve as the 2022 National Hereford Queen.

Lauren Gatz and her mom, Jennifer, at the 2022 Cattlemen’s Congress. Lauren’s mom often traveled with her to national Hereford shows.

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2023 National Hereford Queen: Joyful Servant

Madison Katzenberger’s heart was racing as she was crowned the 2023 National Hereford Queen during the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. It seemed almost like the Monroe, Wis., native was dreaming. Everything was a blur, from the crowd gathered ringside, to her mother’s happy tears, but one thing was perfectly clear — the joy.

“I was just so full of joy that I achieved my goal and that I was able to make my dream a reality,” Madison says.

Her dream to be named the National Hereford Queen revolved around the role’s responsibility to be a representative of the Hereford breed — a breed Madison has loved her entire life. She is excited to attend shows, sales and events on behalf of Hereford breeders, and share her story with cattlemen and women throughout the country.

“I pursued the title of National Hereford Queen because I wanted to promote a breed that I am passionate about and make sure others understand why Herefords are rising in their popularity from a quality standpoint,” Madison says. “I want to use my crown and my voice to show other producers what we Hereford breeders already know about our cattle.”

Age: 22

Parents: Eric and Rosie Katzenberger

Siblings: Briana Katzenberger (27) and Rhett Katzenberger (25)

College and degree program: of Wisconsin Platteville (UWP), animal science with a Spanish minor

Extracurricular activities and hobbies: On campus, Madison was involved with UWP Block and Bridle Club, where she served as the president, beef show chair and public relations chair; a collegiate honor society called

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shared stories about raising cattle with her fellow students. Outside of her college activities, Madison volunteers for her church, where she plays special music during services, sews banners for the sanctuary and is involved with Faith Stitchers, which sews projects for people in her church and community.

National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) 16 years — Through those years, Madison attended the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) several times, participated in contests and served as a delegate. Most importantly, she enjoyed meeting many other young people interested in the breed.

“I have enjoyed getting to know so many different people and hearing the impact the Hereford breed has had on their lives,” she says. “I am honored to call so many of those people my friends.”

Madison is a third-generation registered Hereford operation started heifers and steers for Madison’s dad, aunt and uncle to show at the county fair. Madison’s father carried on the tradition. “My dad raised my siblings

volunteer manager for the Pioneer Baseball team; and an advocate for the beef

who

National Hereford Queen Madison Katzenberger is an eager advocate for the breed.

Her family first attended JNHE in 2005 in Milwaukee, Wis., and Madison’s involvement with the baldfaced breed has only grown through the years. She plans to have her own Hereford herd in the future.

Titles prior to National Hereford Queen: Wisconsin Hereford Queen, Wisconsin Hereford Princess and Green County Beef Queen

When did your sights become set on the crown? When Madison was 8 years old, her dad took her to the Star Lake Cattle Ranch Junior Futurity show and sale in Skiatook, Okla. Lindsay Bielema, who was then the National Hereford Queen, asked to sit next to Madison at dinner. “I was awestruck and speechless. It was in that moment I knew I wanted to be the National Queen,” Madison recalls.

Who inspired you to run for National Hereford Queen? Madison’s family has always been her No. 1 supporter in everything she does, but she also owes a lot of credit to 2018 National Hereford Queen, Abbygail Pitstick. “I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with her about her experience at the Cattlemen’s Congress, and she was super encouraging and told me to, ‘Just go for it,’” recalls Madison. “A few weeks after that I was crowned the Wisconsin Hereford Queen at our annual meeting and the rest is history.” Madison’s ultimate inspiration, though, is junior members.

“I want to be an inspiration to them, just as those before me have been an inspiration for me,” she says.

What advice do you have for future princesses running for the National Hereford Queen title? Get involved — while Madison studied for her test and interviews, enjoying the NJHA activities and meeting new people helped her prepare most for the role. “Having knowledge is important but being able to build relationships with people and getting to know them as more than just a Hereford breeder from a random state is what will really set you apart,” she says.

What are your goals as the new National Hereford Queen? Madison hopes to help strengthen the Certified Hereford Beef® program and promote Hereford-influenced genetics on commercial and dairy operations.

What makes the Hereford breed special to you? Madison has a lifelong passion for Hereford cattle, and she is excited

meet so many different people from all over the country, immerse myself in the Hereford breed and its history, and get to know an elite group of girls from their respective states,” she says. “Once I was crowned Wisconsin Hereford Queen and announced my candidacy for National Hereford Queen, I was greeted with so many kind words from family, friends and

Five state queens competed for the crown. Pictured (l to r) are: Madison Katzenberger, 2023 National Hereford Queen; Jaclyn Aiken, Miss Congeniality; Lauren Gatz, 2022 National Hereford Queen; Elizabeth Crumm, second runner-up; Jalyn Davis, first runner-up; and Kennedy Montag, third runner-up.

Champions Named at American Royal

also named champion junior yearling female.

Grand champion bull honors went to 4 J Farms, Cabot, Ark., with H

Additional division results

Champion spring heifer calf: Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS SJ FG Teeter 2033 by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET.

Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., with JCS Miss Logic 2445 ET by CHEZ/PUGH/HARA Logic 8815F ET.

Champion junior heifer calf: Lauren, Brady & Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat Pristine 2605 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Gary & Kathy Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 1311 NoticeMe K101 ET by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G.

Champion senior heifer calf: Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with KJ 746D Coco Beach 536J ET by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.

Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 165 ET by BR Copper 124Y.

Reserve champion intermediate female: Blakely & Stetson Storey, Stockton, Ill., with HL BOY Jawanda 092J ET by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET.

Champion spring yearling female: Westyn Murphree, Hamilton, Texas, with Murph Stella Rose 2104 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion spring yearling female: Sage, Kashlyn & Kynsleigh Krebs, Gordon, Neb., with K Jemma 149 ET by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Reserve champion junior yearling female: Kendall & Kade Boatman, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS 1502 Mary Jo 1002 ET by HAPP BK Valor 37C ET.

Champion senior yearling female: Aiden & Atley Kleinman, Wentworth, Mo., with BACC D715 Monica 075 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion senior yearling female: Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFRKR Leather N Lace 2050 ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

Champion spring bull calf: Lowderman Cattle Co., Macomb, Ill., with LCC 0183 Iceman 35K ET by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.

Reserve champion spring bull calf: Atley Kleinman, with Corks ARK The General 2222 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Champion junior bull calf: Brumley Farms, with BF 8029 The Rio Grande 201K ET by SR Rio Bravo 8029 ET.

Reserve champion junior bull calf: Vada Vickland, Longmont, Colo., and Cory Wood, Maysville, Mo., with JPV Longmont 2303 ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Champion senior bull calf: Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C Rush 1306J by B&C Mighty 8016F.

Reserve champion senior bull calf: Perks Ranch and Kade & Kendall Boatman, with PERKS 2TK Jabari 1122 ET by C 5280 Diversified 6121 ET.

Champion intermediate bull: Tate Riggan, Tiffin, Iowa, with RIGG 8815 5E. Pandemic 8I by CHEZ/PUGH/HARA Logic 8815F ET.

Reserve champion intermediate bull: Brown Polled Herefords, Grand Rapids, Minn., with BPH 3G TR Marcus 11J by BPH JLB 10Z WY Taurus 10F.

Champion senior bull:

Reserve champion senior bull:

Premier breeder –

Premier exhibitor – Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis.

Junior Show

Krisha Geffert, La Valle, Wis., sorted the 92-head of junior Hereford entries on Oct. 22. The winning heifers went on to top the open heifer show the next day.

HAWK Myla 39J ET bested the junior entries. Paige Lemenager of Hudson, Ill., showed the May 21, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

BACC 228Z Tara 108 ET, a Feb. 19, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 owned by Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, was named reserve.

To view complete results from the 2022 American Royal National Hereford Show visit Hereford.org/events

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Grand champion cow-calf pair, Brown Polled Herefords, Grand Rapids, Minn., with an April 18, 2020, daughter of CHAC Mason 2214.

DPF 415 Leia Reserve grand champion cow-calf pair, Railey Parnell, Flippin, Ark., with a Feb. 26, 2015, daughter of ABRA 26U Bravo 24Z ET.

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

National Hereford Pen Show – Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

National Hereford Bull Show – Friday, Jan. 6, 2023

National Hereford Female Show – Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

National Hereford Junior Female Show Judges –Tyler Cates and Kyle Shoufler, Modoc, Ind.

National Hereford Bull and Female Show Judge –Jason Hoffman, Thedford, Neb.

National Hereford Pen Show Judges – Sam Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho; Bruce Thomas, Gold Creek, Mont.; and Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo.

Hereford Herdsman of the Year

The 2023 Herdsman of the Year will be announced at Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 7. The winner will be recognized prior to the selection of the champion Hereford females.

A link to vote for the 2023 Herdsman will be emailed to exhibitors at the email address submitted with their Cattlemen’s Congress entries. Exhibitors are allowed one vote per an email, and votes must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Jan. 6. Please submit your votes early.

Thank you to this year’s Hereford Herdsman selection committee: Bobby Singleton, chairman; Robyn Samsel, Barber Ranch; Alyssa Copeland, Copeland and Sons Herefords; and Jacob Wolfrey, Grimmel Girls Show Cattle.

This year’s nominees are Breck Debnam, Ty Krebs, Kyle Lemmon, Richie Oakes and Garrett Post.

Breck Debnam

Innisfail Farm

Breck Debnam started his career as herdsman at Innisfail Farm in Madison, Ga., in 2018. Innisfail Farm runs 150 registered cows along with an aggressive embryo transfer program. In 2021, with Breck’s help, Innisfail began a female production sale in conjunction with Mead Cattle. They also market 50 bulls a year through ‘The Source’ bull sale and private treaty.

Breck attended Black Hawk East College and Western Illinois University, where he was a member of the livestock judging teams at both institutions. During his time in college, he spent a considerable amount of time at Lowderman Cattle Co. and was blessed with some great mentors in the cattle industry.

Breck takes care of the day-to-day operations at Innisfail: show and sale cattle management, chores and rotational grazing, as well as AI and calving. The operation is implementing a C-Lock system this year, which will add Dry Matter Intake to the list of the many data points they measure throughout the year.

Under Breck’s management, Innisfail has campaigned champion females at the Southeast Regional, Georgia National and Dixie National shows. In 2020, they had the high-selling bull in the Mile High Night Sale. In 2021, the operation had the southeast region horned show heifer of the year. Breck has also had the opportunity to judge many state and regional shows the past few years.

In the coming years, Breck hopes to continue to be more involved in customer relations and service, including assisting in show cattle fitting and nutrition, helping bull buyers market their feeder cattle and make educated, data-driven decisions to turn their programs in a more profitable direction.

Krebs Ranch and Krebs Cattle Co.

Ty Krebs, Gordon, Neb., oversees all aspects of his cattle operations — Krebs Ranch and Krebs Cattle Co. — with his wife, Kaleigh, and his children, Sage, Kynsleigh and Kashlyn.

The family runs approximately 700 registered cows and markets bulls through their annual bull sales each February and November. They also market cattle and frozen genetics in other regional and national sales. His children attend 12 to 15 shows annually.

Ty judged livestock in junior college before transferring to Oklahoma State University, where he worked in the Purebred Beef Unit with show and sale cattle and on the range with the cowherd overseen by Cindy Pribil and Joel Birdwell. While in college, he was able to get experience working at

Ty’s children reintroduced Hereford cattle to the Krebs family’s operation. The first Hereford cattle were run by Ty’s great-grandfather. Ty and his family purchased Hereford females in 2011. Since then, the family has continued to acquire top females from around the country.

He considers himself fortunate to help his kids earn several regional and national championships over the years. Ty hopes to leave the operations and the breed in better position for the next generation to be successful and enjoy.

Kyle Lemmon

Lemmon Cattle Company

Kyle Lemmon, Manchester, Md., owns and operates Lemmon Cattle Co. alongside his wife, Nicole, daughter, Blakely, and son, Kashton. Kyle’s passion for the Hereford breed began at 9 years old; since then, he has focused on raising high-quality cattle.

He believes the Hereford industry has incredible value and is honored to be a part of the breed. He spends countless hours in the barn, raising and managing his herd and completing day-to-day operations. Over the last decade he has devoted considerable time to studying genetics and matings to breed elite females and influential bulls.

Kyle has been successful at some of the largest national shows, including the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE), Keystone International Livestock Expo (KILE) and VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), along with exhibiting previous show heifers and show bulls of the year. Kyle and his family bred and exhibited the 2022 KILE third overall bull and champion Hereford bull, along with the 2022 Maryland State Fair supreme champion bull and champion Hereford bull. Additionally, Kyle was named the 2022 premier breeder at the KILE and Maryland State Fair. Lemmon Cattle Co. had numerous division champions in 2022 at the JNHE, American Royal and KILE. Additional highlights include the 2019 NAILE reserve champion Hereford bull and the 2019 KILE reserve champion bull. He also bred the 2020 NWSS reserve champion polled Hereford female.

Kyle’s work ethic, respect, integrity and accountability are second-to-none. He ensures his customers have the best experience in the showring and provides them with great genetics to make exceptional breeding pieces. Kyle is humbled to be nominated for Hereford Herdsman of the Year.

Richie Oakes

Vanderwork Herefords

Richie Oakes, Taloga, Okla., owns and manages Vanderwork Herefords with his wife, Marylu, and brotherin-law, Scotty. Richie oversees sire selection and AI, and he also manages the show string. Previously, he and Marylu ran a cattle fitting service and exhibited cattle nationwide.

Richie graduated from the agricultural education program at Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of the livestock judging team. As a former agriculture teacher in Yukon and Clinton, Okla., Richie has always had a passion for preparing cattle for the showring and youth for life. Richie also involves himself with many aspects of national and Oklahoma cattle shows. For the last 21 years, Richie has been the beef superintendent for the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). He has also served as a general livestock superintendent for the Oklahoma State Fair and Cattlemen’s Congress.

Richie is a two-time past president of the Oklahoma Hereford Association (OHA). He has raised and exhibited several national show winners along with the national show bull of the year, and he was named the OHA breeder of the year twice. Richie was also named an OYE show honoree by the Sirloin Club of Oklahoma and is a past president of the Oklahoma Angus Association. Richie has also judged numerous national shows.

He hopes to keep building, fitting and grooming better

Garrett Post

Hawk Livestock Garrett Post, Shabbona, Ill., grew up showing Hereford cattle. He graduated from Black Hawk East College with his associate degree before transferring to Oklahoma State University and graduating in 2018 with a degree in animal science. Garrett began working at DelHawk Cattle Co. in 2010 and became a fulltime employee in 2018 after graduating from college. When DelHawk Cattle Co. transitioned to Hawk Livestock in the summer of 2019, Garrett continued his work with the operation. Garrett currently assists with the day-to-day operations at Hawk Livestock, and he works with the show and sale cattle. Recently, Hawk Livestock raised the grand champion polled and horned females at the 2022 JNHE.

Hawk Livestock utilizes embryo transfer and In-Vitro Fertilization programs extensively. Garrett enjoys watching and learning from the many talented people in the Hereford breed. He loves working with current and new Hawk Livestock customers of all ages.

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Partners in Genetic Improvement

on the NEOGEN and AHA partnership.

by Jamie Courter

In July of 2020, NEOGEN Genomics and the American Hereford Association (AHA) launched an educational partnership to help AHA members make the most effective use of genomic tools available to them. Since then, technical experts at NEOGEN have worked alongside AHA staff to provide breeders with educational content in articles, webinars and event presentations about the importance of genomic technology as an additional tool to increase the genetic potential of animals. These efforts include opportunities for National Junior Hereford Association members through complimentary DNA sampling during the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo and the Fed Steer Shootout.

Making improvements

In the final issue of this year’s Hereford World, it seems fitting to look at how far AHA and its breeders have come since the beginning of this partnership two years ago. Today, we are happy to highlight three key accomplishments:

No. 1 – The number of genomic profiles submitted each year increased. While there could be multiple causes for the trend, Figure 1 highlights the increase from 19,272 genomic profiles submitted in 2020 to 25,560 submitted in 2021 after the initiation of the partnership. This 33% increase continued into 2022 with 24,642 samples submitted as of Oct. 26. (Note: Total sample volume was taken for the year

when this article was due for publication. Sample volumes for November and December were unavailable at that time.)

No. 2 – The seasonality of sample submissions shifted. Another interesting trend or change was the timing of genomic sample submissions. We have often discussed the importance of sample type and sample submission dates, helping to ensure that genomic samples on sale cattle are submitted in a timely fashion. This is to ensure the genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) for all animals make it into the sale book before the auction. You will notice in Figure 1, there was a jump in early sample submissions from February to May in 2022. Hopefully, this was a result of breeders submitting samples at birth or thereafter instead of waiting until later in the summer. Regardless of the reason, the important thing to know is that these samples made it through NEOGEN’s lab before the start of the fall “busy season.” This allows ample time for genomics to be delivered back to AHA and incorporated into the genetic evaluation.

Number of genomic profiles submitted to the American Hereford Association by year. 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Nov* Dec* Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct *Sample volumes were tabulated on Oct. 26, 2022, to document year-over-year sample submissions; November and December are from the prior calendar year. 76 | December 2022 Hereford.org

Figure 1: 2020 2021 2022

Reflecting

of sample types allows for faster and more effective movement through the NEOGEN laboratory. This leads to faster turnaround times and higher success rates than other sample types. If there are any words of wisdom to share, it would be to continue to move away from hair as a sample type. While some consider it an easier sample to collect, it is a much more manual and timeconsuming sample type within NEOGEN’s laboratory.

Maintain the momentum

These three takeaways are likely only a small part of the proactive decisions being made daily by AHA members to continue to strive for the best. AHA members’ acceptance of genomic technology and their dedication to collecting samples is commendable.

Increasing sample volume 33%

Figure 2: Genomic sample types submitted to NEOGEN. Percent

celebrated. However, now is not the time to slow down. We, as an industry, are responsible for feeding the world every day. That starts with elite genetics at the seedstock level that trickle all the

Congratulations to all AHA members and Hereford breeders on a successful 2022. We look forward to a continued partnership in 2023.

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Handle on HEALTH

Stand Guard

Every cattle producer’s biosecurity plan matters.

by Deana Hardee, DVM

Many animal diseases threaten U.S. livestock sectors. Currently, U.S. poultry producers are battling Avian Influenza while U.S. pork producers are guarding against the international spread of African Swine Fever. For cattle producers, state and federal programs have so far prevented the introduction or re-introduction of highly contagious diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease. However, protecting the national herd is every producer’s responsibility. This begins with assessing your own biosecurity plan. Biosecurity is managing the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading and causing harm to animals, plants, human health, the economy, the environment or the community.1 It is a broad concept, which applies to any disease or pathogen in the herd. To simplify the idea, we can ask ourselves what role we play in preventing and containing disease spread.

Key biosecurity components

There are three main areas an operation needs to evaluate — incoming cattle procedures, current animal health status and potential disease spread and containment.2

Incoming cattle procedures — The first step in a biosecurity plan is understanding the herd’s risk to outside disease from new additions. In many operations, bulls and replacement heifers enter the herd on

an annual basis. Buying cattle from a reputable breeder with an effective herd health plan can prevent disease from entering your operation. Regardless of the animal type or production phase, visually inspect all incoming cattle. Keep in mind that animals in a pre-patent period (just before disease) may not show any outward signs of illness. Quarantine new additions to the herd for at least 21-30 days.3 Work with a veterinarian to understand which vaccinations may be needed or if any testing may be necessary before introducing new additions.

Current herd health status — The herd’s overall health status is a foundational part of biosecurity. A comprehensive herd health program with routine and appropriate vaccination, combined with a solid plane of nutrition, can prevent disease from entering. In some cases, a disease or pathogen may be endemic (widespread or regularly found in the area). Cattle moving to a new region could be particularly susceptible if naïve to the disease. Unfortunately, some diseases can cause production losses although the disease may not be clinically apparent.

Disease spread and containment — Sanitation practices are critical when it comes to preventing disease introduction and controlling spread within the herd. This includes many touchpoints in the operation. Prevent inanimate

1Robertson ID. Disease control, prevention and on-farm biosecurity: The Role of Veterinary Epidemiology. Engineering. 2020;6(1):20-25. doi:10.1016/j.eng.2019.10.004

2Hovingh E. Biosecurity - A Practical Approach. Penn State Extension. Updated: September 13, 2016. https://extension.psu.edu/biosecurity-a-practical-approach.

3Sanderson M. Biosecurity for Cow-Calf Enterprises. Food Animal Practice. 2009;594-599. doi:10.1016/B978-141603591-6.10113-7.

objects (fomites) from spreading disease. These include things like visitors’ clothes and boots, vehicles, equipment, etc. Cattle delivery trucks should be washed and disinfected both inside and out prior to cattle delivery. When processing cattle, properly clean tools and instruments to prevent disease spread within a herd.

Vectors such as wildlife, rodents and insects can spread diseases such as Leptospirosis, Anaplasmosis or Blue Tongue — just to name a few. Routinely cleaning feeding and water areas can help control these populations.

Plan to prevent Biosecurity requires a multifaceted approach with a basic knowledge of how the risk of introduction can be minimized, the current health and disease status of the herd and the potential for disease spread. A bit of science combined with common sense can go a long way in sound biosecurity practices. Developing a herd biosecurity plan can be as simple as outlining the practices you may already have in place. Further evaluating these and addressing any holes in the plan will prepare you in case of an outbreak. Work with your veterinarian to think through a solid biosecurity plan. Prevention and planning are the keys.

Editor’s note: Deana Hardee is a technical services veterinarian at Merck Animal Health. US-NON-2210000014 Copyright © 2022 Merck & Co. Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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ACT’s Playbook

Putting the ‘Culture’ Back in Agriculture

Employee engagement improves profits.

What are your top 2023 priorities?

If you’re like most farmers, it’s probably profitability and efficiency. As you examine various parts of your business for improvement, look at your culture. While that might sound like ‘soft skills’ to some of you, I assure you it is not. Remember, every family or ranching business has a culture — one that is either created or allowed. Creating culture is not always easy and takes constant maintenance, but the benefits of getting your work environment to a place where people get along, communicate

clearly and stay for years is entirely worth the effort.

Crafting a positive, productive culture is not just about improving

Five ways engagement improves profit

No. 1:

Trust

Trust is earned when employees are more engaged in the team. This is especially important when jobs are spread out across miles and acres, which they certainly are in the livestock sector. A lack of trust is expensive; it leads to managers constantly checking or redoing an employee’s task.

No. 2: Communication

Engaged teams have mastered their own brand of effective communication. Good communicators save you money in the form of fewer errors or omissions and less damaged equipment or wasted inputs. Research says positive communication also results in fewer missed days; a disengaged employee doesn’t really care if they show up.

No. 3:

Retention

Searching, hiring and onboarding new employees takes lots of time and adds up in personnel costs. Save yourself some of this headache and money by ensuring employees are engaged — if they are engaged and support your goals, they will stay.

No. 4: Knowledge and Capacity

Engaged team members like to get better and desire to learn something every day. These ‘improvers’ elevate your systems, processes and output, and they teach others around them, too.

No. 5: Productivity

Possibly the most important on the list, engaged employees simply do better work. They work harder, faster and with more dedication. This leads to things you care about like higher yields or higher live births in livestock.

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employee behavior, though some employees may need to make behavioral changes to remain in your organization and be successful. It’s about a conscious strategy that leaders create and adopt, which permeates everything. The most productive cultures are those where people are engaged because these teams know the high cost of a disengaged employee. Researchers vary on the impact of disengaged employees and the percentage of disengaged employees, but most put that figure somewhere between 16.5% and 35% of workers.

Think about that for a second. If one-third of your employees are working at a level far below their capacity, what is that costing you? Possibly even more concerning is the possibility of how much the unengaged employee affects those who are doing well. Are they feeling demotivated when they see a fellow employee ‘getting away with it?’

Take some time this winter to evaluate your employee engagement and the impact it has on your bank account. Then, consider ways to improve engagement for the bottom line.

Sarah Beth Aubrey is an entrepreneur and founder of Aubrey Coaching and Training (ACT). She can be reached at sarah@sarahbethaubrey.com.

Crafting a positive, productive culture is not just about improving employee behavior …

It’s about a conscious strategy that leaders create and adopt, which permeates everything.

Sales Digest From the Field

In Passing

Jim Guess, 77, Coleman, Texas, passed Oct. 20. He was born James William Guess on Nov. 20, 1944, in Grapevine, Texas, to Pete and Viola Guess. Jim grew up in Grapevine and graduated from high school in 1963. He graduated from East Texas State University in 1967, where he was president of the rodeo association.

Jim served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded an honorable discharge. He married Ann Davis on Jan. 19, 1974, at the First United Methodist Church in Coleman. Jim worked for the USDA Soil Conservation service for 25 years. He retired in 1993 and opened Guess Welding and Trailer Repair.

Jim was a hard-working leader for his community. He was a 4-H leader and a member of the Lions Club. Jim served as president of the Kent County Junior Livestock Association and the Stonewall-Kent County Farm Bureau. He was awarded Outstanding Citizen of Kent County.

Jim also served on the Jayton-Girard Independent School District School board. He was a member of the Texas Hereford Association, advisor for the Texas Junior Hereford Association, a National Junior Hereford Association and Coleman Rodeo Association Advisor of the Year and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Preceding Jim in death were his parents, Pete and Viola Guess; two brothers, Billy and Bobby Guess; sister, Linda (John) Kincaid; and brother-inlaw, Gary Chappell.

Jim is survived by his wife, Ann Guess, Coleman; grandson, Brayden Baldwin, Coleman; son, Reid (Sara) Guess along with their children, Elliot and Emmi of Waco; daughter, Haley (Ruben) Turner along with their son, Remmy, Lampasas; sister, Sue Chappell, Grapevine; aunt, Betty King, Weatherford; along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Breeders Classic

Gettysburg, Pa. | Oct. 1

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average

3 bulls $12,200 $4,067 46 females $125,700 $2,733 49 total $137,900 $2,814

TOP BULL LOTS

$4,500 — SRM 096Y Valid 171 ET

DOB 10/8/2021, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor, Gettysburg, sold to Doubling Gap Ranch AG LLC, Mechanicsburg.

$4,500 — HPH 7225 Montie 2129

DOB 10/19/2021, by WD CA 0101 Karystmatic 7225, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor, sold to Trevanion Farm, Uniontown, Md.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$5,400 — H B711 Annie 855

DOB 9/30/2018, by KCF Bennett Sensation B711 ET, consigned by Fountain Valley Farm, Westminster, Md., sold to Clearview Farm, Martinsburg, W.Va.; and a March heifer calf, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, sold to Dakota Ford, Le Roy, N.Y.

$5,000 — Fountains 3001 Lady 1806 DOB 3/5/2018, by Boyd Legacy 3001, consigned by Fountain Valley Farm, sold to Tom Mullinix, Union Bridge, Md.; and a January bull calf, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, sold to Linda Gohn, East Berlin.

$4,700 — SRM 1417 4013 Delight 1928 ET DOB 3/24/2019, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor; and a January heifer calf, by WHR SRM Natural Choice 096G, sold to Hans Kefauver, Clearspring, Md.

Cattlemen’s Delight

Black River Falls, Wis. | Oct. 1

Auctioneer: Al Conover Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots Gross Average 37 females $111,850 $3,023

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$7,000 — Steiny’s 6153 Gabby 283G DOB 10/10/2019, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, consigned by Steiny’s Herefords, New Lisbon, sold to Kurt Kegley, Burlington; and a September heifer calf, by ECR 628 Advance 8014, sold to Olivia Jones, Blue Mound. $6,100 — Brookview 310 Fluffy 25F DOB 2/4/2018, by CRR 109 American Made 310, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview

Acres, Fairchild; and a January heifer calf, by R New York 5083, sold to Bergman Farms, Augusta.

$5,700 — WindyHills Moon 23D DOB 4/1/2016, by PHH PCC 106 Grit 302, consigned by Windy Hills Herefords, Roberts, sold to Micaela Koltermann, Norwalk; and a July heifer calf, by MSF Frank 4046 ET, sold to Aric Rasmussen, Spring Valley.

$5,200 — Brookview 2296 Gimlet 19G DOB 2/2/2019, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview Acres, sold to Steiny’s Herefords; and a March steer calf, by PERKS 802 Hero 0036, sold to Clara & Andrew Timm, Adams, Minn.

$5,100 — Brookview 100W Ginger 09G DOB 1/28/2019, by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview Acres, sold to Blue B, New Lisbon; and a February heifer calf, by PERKS 802 Hero 0036, sold to Jon Woolever, Wonewoc.

Colyer Herefords

Bruneau, Idaho | Oct. 1

Auctioneer: Butch Booker, Dustin Layton, Kyle Colyer Reported by: Colt Cunningham

Lots Gross Average 87 females $1,125,345 $12,935 72 embryos $67,464 $937 30 semen units $43,650 $1,455

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$195,000 — C 1311 Genesis Gal 2138 ET DOB 1/16/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Jennings Land and Cattle, Palmyra, Ill. $58,000 — C 4038 Lady Endure 0307 ET DOB 9/2/2020, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (1/2 interest).

$50,000 — C CJC Valerie Belle 1101 ET DOB 1/9/2021, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to GKB Cattle (1/2 interest).

$28,000 — C 8108 Bell Air Lass 0094

DOB 1/7/2020, by C 4038 Bell Air 8108 ET, sold to Bill King, Stanley, N.M. (1/2 interest).

$25,000 — C CJC 4264 Valerie 1118 ET

DOB 1/10/2021, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis. (1/2 interest).

$45,000 — C 8037 Genesis Gal 2029 ET

DOB 1/4/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Fracta Via Land & Cattle LLC, Spring, Texas.

$40,000 — C D83 Miles 1267 ET DOB 8/25/2021, by C Double Your Miles 6077 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

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$28,000 — C Bailee Heiress 2006 ET

DOB 1/1/2022, by C CJC Belle Heir ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$27,500 — C D83 Miles 1266 ET

DOB 8/25/2021, by C Double Your Miles 6077 ET, sold to Potter Ranch Herefords, Winton, Calif.

$21,000 — C 4038 G16 Genesis Gal 1005 ET

DOB 12/28/2020, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$20,000 — C 5355C Genesis 1297 ET

DOB 8/30/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.

Journagan Ranch/ Missouri State University

Springfield, Mo. | Oct. 1

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average 29 bulls $104,400 $3,600 57 females $205,900 $3,612 86 total $310,300 $3,608

TOP BULL LOTS

$8,000 — LJR MSU 174E James 6J

DOB 1/13/2021, by TH Frontier 174E, sold to Gregory Polled Herefords, Houstonia.

$7,000 — LJR MSU 206A Jasper 175J

DOB 2/16/2021, by LJR MSU 10W Ambush 206A, sold to Gray Horse Hereford Farm, Vinita, Okla.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$6,300 — LJR MSU Vixen 131F

DOB 3/3/2018, by LJR MSU X51 Bosch 371B; and a February heifer calf, by LJR MSU 371B Grayson 217G, sold to Shoenberger Polled Herefords, Aurora.

$5,900 — LJR MSU Dainty 108E

DOB 2/11/2017, by MHPH 521X Action 106A, sold to Yankee Hereford Farms, Warrensburg; and a January heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to WMC Cattle Co., Wasola.

$5,800 — LJR MSU Kirstie 93D DOB 2/12/2016, by LJR MSU 837S Avalon 93A, sold to LM Polled Hereford Farm, Brookland, Ark.; and a February heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Falling Timber Farm, Marthasville.

SALE INDEX

Appalachian Elite 93

Badger Southern Select 87

Bernard Show Cattle 90

Breeders Classic 86

Buck Cattle Co. 90

Cattlemen’s Delight 86 Colyer Herefords 86

DeanaJak Farms 89

Debter Hereford Farm 92

Definitely Different 2022 88 Dry Creek Farms 89

Dudley Bros. 88

Express Ranches (Bull) 88 Express Ranches (Female) 91

Grimmel Girls Show Cattle/ Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. 90 Hopkins Ranch 92

Indian Mound Ranch 89

Indiana Hereford Assn. 89 Jamison Ranch 92

Mann Cattle Co.

Caldwell, Texas | Oct. 1

Auctioneer: Justin Stout Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average 58 bulls $273,250 $4,711 14 females $44,750 $3,196 72 total $318,000 $4,417

TOP BULL LOTS

$12,500 — M Honky Tonk 8350

DOB 9/25/2020, by BR Sooner Than Later 5541 ET, sold to Andy Jenkins, Wentworth, Mo. (1/2 interest).

$9,000 — M Beluga 9199 DOB 10/5/2020, by Langfords 5122 ET, sold to Larry Jackson, Forestburg. $8,000 — M Hog 9239

DOB 9/29/2020, by BR Sooner Than Later 5541 ET, sold to JB Wolf Ranch LLC, Comanche.

$7,750 — M Loomis 9781 DOB 10/18/2020, by BR Sooner Than Later 5541 ET, sold to JB Wolf Ranch LLC.

$7,500 — M Warrior 9415

DOB 9/29/2020, by Langfords Heavy Metal 4502 ET, sold to Keith Vajdak, Snook.

Jensen Bros. 91 Journagan Ranch/ Missouri State University 87 K&B Herefords 90

Kottkamp Cattle 90

Lambert Ranch 90

Mann Cattle Co. 87 Micheli Ranch 93 Mohican Farms & Guests 93

Peréz Cattle Co. 92 Perks Ranch 88 Powell Herefords 90

Purple Reign Cattle Co. 89 Reynolds Herefords 91

Six Mile Creek Cattle Co. and Curry Herefords 91

Tennessee River Music Inc. 93

Texas Hereford Assn. 93 W4 Ranch 92 White Hawk Ranch 91

Badger Southern Select

Darlington, Wis. | Oct. 2

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average 30 females $324,800 $10,827

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$50,000 — Wildcat Pristine 2605 ET DOB 2/9/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Jared Smith, Athens, Texas. $30,000 — Wildcat Vivid 2384 ET DOB 2/3/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa. $20,000 — Wildcat Clarice 2390 ET DOB 3/13/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Tim Schanbacher, Newhall, Iowa. $13,000 — Wildcat Pompeii 2018 ET DOB 1/20/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Pepin Family Farm LLC, Goshen, Conn.

$12,500 — Wildcat Cabaret 2779 ET DOB 1/7/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Abigail Vander Groef, Branchville, N.J. $12,000 — Wildcat Venice 2380 ET DOB 1/5/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Brooklyn Murray, Bostic, N.C.

$11,500 — Wildcat LMAY Mascara 2363 ET

DOB 1/16/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Fallon Gohr, Madras, Ore.

$11,000 — Wildcat Pina Colada 115 ET

DOB 9/13/2021, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Ava Doig, St. Paul, Ind.

$10,000 — Wildcat Propel 2305 ET

DOB 3/1/2022, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET, sold to Kip Kleeman, Braymer, Mo.

Express Ranches

Yukon, Okla. | Oct. 3

Auctioneer: Matt Sims, Dustin Layton

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average 41 bulls $185,000 $4,512 19 females $41,600 $2,189 60 total $226,600 $3,777

TOP BULL LOTS

$8,500 — NCC Bankroll 0901 EXAR ET

DOB 10/7/2020, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Bill & Jamie Digby, Hermleigh, Texas.

$7,500 — EXR Genesis 1071

DOB 2/26/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Robert Stotts, Hennessey.

$7,500 — EXR Blueprint 1226 ET

DOB 2/12/2021, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to Travis Taylor, Lawson, Mo.

$7,000 — EXR Blueprint 1020

DOB 1/10/2021, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to Stacey Dolan, Montague, Calif.

$7,000 — EXR Endure 1210 ET

DOB 1/22/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Wyatt & Lucas McCoy, Cove City, N.C.

Dudley Bros.

Comanche, Texas | Oct. 6

Auctioneer: Leo Casas

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average

119 bulls $573,000 $4,815

TOP BULL LOTS

$10,500 — DB 7012 Integrity 0260

DOB 9/5/2020, by GKB 5004 Integrity 7012 ET, sold to Matador Ranch, Odessa.

$10,000 — DB 8149 Dom 0335

DOB 10/6/2020, by CL 1 Domino 8149F 1ET, sold to Fisher Farms, Gillett.

$9,000 — DB 8149 Dom 0337

DOB 9/10/2020, by CL 1 Domino 8149F 1ET, sold to Bonchasse Land Co. LLC, Shreveport, La.

$9,000 — DB 5138 Top Shelf 0086

DOB 9/4/2020, by BB Top Shelf 5138, sold to Werner Land & Cattle, Shiner.

$9,000 — DB 3009 Copper 0031

DOB 9/5/2020, by BR RA Copper 3009, sold to Bonchasse Land Co. LLC.

$9,000 — DB 5138 Top Shelf 0089

DOB 10/8/2020, by BB Top Shelf 5138, sold to Seth Simmons, Comanche.

$8,000 — DB 5138 Top Shelf 0074

DOB 9/24/2020, by BB Top Shelf 5138, sold to RP Stephens Ranch, Comanche.

$8,000 — DB 7019 Advance 0283

DOB 9/20/2020, by FS Advance 7019E, sold to Everett Ranch, Houston.

$8,000 — DB 563 Advance 0302

DOB 9/6/2020, by Churchill Advance 563C, sold to Riddle Ranch, Rotan.

Definitely Different 2022

Alto, Mich. | Oct. 8

Auctioneer: Dale Stith, Cody Lowderman Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

3.5 bulls $20,950 $5,986 42 females $181,875 $4,330 45.5 total $202,825 $4,458 3 comm. females $5,800 $1,933

TOP BULL LOT

$9,000 — GRAND Blue Crush 6153 9221 J01 DOB 2/14/2021, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, consigned by Grand Meadows Farm, Ada, sold to Broadlawn Farm, Lena, Miss. (3/4 interest).

$5,000 — GRAND Fortress 238F G0 K03

DOB 2/20/2022, by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F, consigned by Grand Meadows Farm, sold to Prause Polled Hereford Farm, Yoakum, Texas. (3/4 interest).

$5,000 — LFF Huntington MP 2207 DOB 1/10/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, consigned by Landrum Family Farms Inc., Warren, Ind., sold to JDL Farms, Bristol, Ind.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$10,000 — GRAND 6077 43C Starlet F10 DOB 3/4/2018, by C Double Your Miles 6077 ET, consigned by Ye Ole McDonalds Farm, Grand Rapids, sold to Hill & Hollow Farms, Bradford, Ohio; and a March heifer calf, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, sold to Grand Meadows Farm.

$9,500 — Boyd 6146 Rita 8150

DOB 10/11/2018, by JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET, consigned by Ye Ole McDonalds Farm, sold to Crown L Herefords, Paris, Ky.; and a January bull calf, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, sold to Ford Hamman & Cathy Gainsley, Springport.

$9,500 — MF 039 Joey 2296 2107 ET DOB 4/12/2021, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Ye Ole McDonalds Farm, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario.

$8,000 — BK Jammin Sweets 8102J DOB 2/20/2021, by JDH AH Standout 16G ET, consigned by Ye Ole McDonalds Farm, sold to Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Mississauga, Ontario.

Perks Ranch

Rockford, Ill. | Oct. 8

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots Gross Average 43 females $321,400 $7,474 5 comm. females $13,250 $2,650 7 embryos $7,200 $1,029

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$20,000 — PERKS 0170 Mighty Mo 2084

DOB 4/14/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Joe Pregont, Janesville, Wis. (1/2 interest).

$13,000 — PERKS Diana Kay 2070 ET DOB 4/15/2022, by C 5280 Diversified 6121 ET, sold to Addison Young, Lexington (1/2 interest).

$25,000 — PERKS 5014 Distinction 7134

DOB 4/17/2017, by PERKS 1A Distinction 506, sold to Jess Kane, Bartlesville, Okla.; and a February heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET, sold to Kyle Hart, Cornell.

$20,000 — PERKS SJ FG Teeter 2033

DOB 3/16/2022, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$12,250 — PERKS 126 Nicki 9017 ET

DOB 1/22/2019, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to P&J Farm, Monroe, N.C.; and a March heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET, sold to Gary Dean, Martinsville, Ind.

$12,000 — PERKS PBCC 8113 Beth 2036

DOB 3/18/2022, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET, sold to Curtis Allen, Tiffin, Iowa.

$10,000 — PERKS BSC 629 Liberty 2104

DOB 6/3/2022, by 2TK PERKS 5101 The Cure 0015ET, sold to Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa.

$10,000 — PERKS 7004 Flash Lady 9120

DOB 4/19/2019, by CMF 105X Dr Flash 295D, sold to GKB Cattle; and an April heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET, sold to Ryan Bossler, Vinton, Iowa.

$9,300 — PERKS 7003 Mandate Lady 9027 DOB 2/1/2019, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to GKB Cattle; and an April heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 The Cure 0015ET, sold to Rockin H Farms, Beaumont, Miss.

$9,300 — /S C&L Miss Edira 173D 0110 ET DOB 2/3/2020, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, consigned by C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis., sold to SandRock Ranch, Benton, Wis.; and a January bull calf, by SHF Haviland F158 H028, sold to Roger Calson, Mt. Carroll.

$9,000 — PERKS SJ FG Shes Flashy 9098

DOB 4/1/2019, by CMF 105X Dr Flash 295D, sold to James Seymour, Epworth, Iowa; and a March bull calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET, sold to Rockin H Farms.

$8,500 — PERKS ROF 9127 Chancee 2044 DOB 3/21/2022, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Chuma 8184 ET, sold to Austin Russow, Heyworth.

$8,250 — PERKS 7019 Boom Lady 9019

DOB 1/23/2019, by /S JBB/AL Boom Town 44608, sold to Dan Carson, Maple Park; and an April heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 The Cure 0015ET, sold to Venture Show Cattle, Fountain Run, Ky.

$7,500 — ROF 2296 Juliet 407J

DOB 4/7/2021, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Rustic Oak Farm, Tiskilwa, sold to Roger Calson.

Dry Creek Farms

Pell City, Ala. | Oct. 9

Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Eddie Burks

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average 42 females $444,400 $10,581 60 semen units $16,600 $277

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$60,000 — Loewen Hadley G16 J12 ET

DOB 2/8/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Jankowski Cattle Co., Pennsylvania.

$50,000 — Loewen Hadley 4013 J14 ET

DOB 2/11/2021, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Hunter Farms, Ohio.

$32,000 — DCF 0067 Daisy 22K ET

DOB 5/2/2022, by DCF 642Z Dilly 002H, sold to Mary Elliot Martin.

$30,000 — APH 651 Miss Revolution F94 ET

DOB 3/2/2018, by EFBeef TFL U208 Tested X651 ET; and a September heifer calf, by DCF 02X Pay Pal 011H ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.

$25,000 — HAPP Darla 33D ET

DOB 4/20/2016, by CHEZ AA Next Level ET, sold to Montgomery Cattle Co., Scottsdale, Ariz. $16,250 — Loewen Ellie B42 G43 ET

DOB 10/6/2019, by SHF Ellison 167Y E149, sold to Blazer Farms and Cattle Co., Franklin, Tenn.; and a February heifer calf, by Spearhead 22S Corps Commande14, sold to Crown L Herefords, Paris, Ky.

$13,500 — PCT DCF Mary 8081 202 ET

DOB 2/11/2022, by DCF 642Z Dilly 002H, sold to Kash Hembree, Falkville.

$13,000 — WHR RMB109 Beefmaid 642Z

DOB 2/3/2014, by CRR 719 Catapult 109, sold to Ground Zero Farms.

$12,500 — Loewen Ellie 22C 2H

DOB 1/13/2020, by SHF Ellison 167Y E149, sold to Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga.; and a February heifer calf, by Loewen CMF Mendel 7G, sold to White Hawk Ranch, Buchanan, Ga.

$11,750 — DCF 23S Lady 919G ET

DOB 2/21/2019, by BR Duncan 4142, sold to Tennessee River Music Inc., Fort Payne.

$11,750 — Loewen Miss Annie B339 4G DOB 1/4/2019, by Gerber Anodyne 001A, sold to 4B Herefords, Hennessey, Okla.; and a February bull calf, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Patti Heasty, Goodrich, Mich.

TOP PREGNANCY LOT

$9,500 — Loewen Genesis G16 ET x C 6018 X651 Lass 0067 ET Sold to Loewen Herefords and Candy Meadow Farms Inc.

Indiana Hereford Assn.

Lebanon, Ind. | Oct. 9

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average 1 bull $5,000 $5,000 17 females $31,100 $1,829 18 total $36,100 $2,006 48 semen units $2,475 $52

TOP BULL LOT

$5,000 — RB ABC American Muscle 1120 ET DOB 11/20/2021, by T/R BFP AmericanClassic 561CET, consigned by River Bend Farms, Waldron, sold to Katie Vanderbur, Greensville.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$2,800 — AWC CCC 2296 Meredith 219 DOB 12/1/2021, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Curts Cattle Co., Pennville, sold to Easton Roberts, Brookville.

Purple Reign Cattle Co.

Toulon, Ill. | Oct. 9

Auctioneer: Online Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average 14.5 females $382,500 $26,379 6 embryos $9,300 $1,550

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$92,500 — Purple HB Myrtle 69K ET DOB 4/9/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Tessa, Makenna & Austin Smith, Hubertus, Wis. (1/2 interest).

$58,500 — Purple HB Sawyer 44K ET DOB 3/20/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Lauren, Brady & Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis. (1/2 interest).

$43,750 — Purple Camilla 24K ET DOB 2/25/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Tessa, Makenna & Austin Smith. (1/2 interest).

$35,000 — Purple Maxine 47K ET DOB 3/24/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Suter Clark, Gretna, Va. (1/2 interest).

$25,500 — Purple Delilah 84K ET DOB 4/22/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Tripp Rieker, Neponset (1/2 interest).

$21,000 — Purple Darcy 90K ET DOB 4/28/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Hogback Farm, Landrum, S.C. (1/2 interest).

$17,000 — Purple L MAY Dakota 57K ET

DOB 4/3/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Elaina Walsh, Godfrey (1/2 interest).

$14,500 — Purple HB Finley 96K ET

DOB 5/5/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Kendyl Rust, Boerne, Texas.

$12,500 — Purple HB Loretta 82K ET DOB 4/20/2022, by CRR 8Y Leverage 971, sold to Rooker Cattle, Smock, Pa.

$9,750 — Purple HB Ivana 19K ET DOB 2/18/2022, by KLD EB Trump D58, sold to Colton Peterson, Roanoke.

$8,000 — Purple Maddie 41K ET DOB 3/18/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Kylie Gillespie, Toulon.

$7,500 — Purple Ollie 73K

DOB 4/13/2022, by K Rustic 711 ET, sold to Sophia Levett, Macon, Mo.

DeanaJak Farms

New Enterprise, Pa. | Oct. 10

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

12 females $88,500 $7,375 6 embryos $3,750 $625

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$36,000 — DJF Remetee 18K ET

DOB 3/2/2022, by BR Copper 124Y, sold to Nick Hanes, Greenville, Ohio. $8,750 — DJF Remetee 21K ET

DOB 3/15/2022, by BR Copper 124Y, sold to Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill. $6,750 — DJF Ivy Tootsie 7K

DOB 2/10/2022, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to Tim Spangler, Gettysburg.

$5,750 — DJF Miss Khloe 46K

DOB 4/14/2022, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to Heather Manning, Union City, Ohio.

$4,750 — DJF Tootsie 3K ET

DOB 2/4/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Matt Siedling, Brookville, Ind.

Indian Mound Ranch

Canadian, Texas | Oct. 10

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average

44 bulls $217,500 $4,943 20 females $50,800 $2,540 64 total $268,300 $4,192

TOP BULL LOTS

$9,000 — IMR 8051F Domino 1010J

DOB 2/20/2021, by IMR 5025C Domino 8051F, sold to Huff Ranch, Allison.

$8,500 — IMR 4013 Confirmation 1023J ET DOB 2/25/2021, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Lewis Farms Inc., Hastings, Okla.

$8,500 — IMR 8826 Relevant 1045J

DOB 3/2/2021, by BR Relevant D67 6201 8826, sold to Bill Ridgway, Mobeetie.

$8,000 — IMR 8099F Advance 1065J

DOB 3/9/2021, by IMR L1 5047C Advance 8099F ET, sold to Dudley Bros., Comanche. $8,000 — IMR G16 Alpha 1088J ET

DOB 3/18/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Rocker B Ranch, Barnhart.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$8,000 — IMR 1214B Ladysport Dew 0098H

DOB 3/16/2020, by SR Spot On 1214B ET, sold to Morgan Cox, Stanton.

Bernard Show Cattle

Grand Ridge, Ill. | Oct. 11

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average 9 females $33,401 $3,711

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$8,251 — BSC GDF 918G Double Roses 202

DOB 1/29/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Wilson Widman, Ransom, Ill.

$4,500 — BSC 805 Mimosa 204

DOB 2/5/2022, by DCF 02X Pay Pal 011H ET, sold to Corbie Green, Elsie, Mich.

$4,250 — BSC 115H Pixie 210

DOB 6/5/2022, by ROF 028X Hamilton 313G, sold to Karson & Raelynn Sundberg, Mendota.

Powell Herefords

Fort McKavett, Texas | Oct. 11

Auctioneer: Doak Lambert

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average 100 bulls $528,250 $5,283 128 comm. females $182,500 $1,426

TOP BULL LOTS

$15,000 — JP 8083 Dom 1061

DOB 1/4/2021, by JP 334 Dom 8083, sold to Mark Hamilton, Goliad.

$14,500 — JP 8083 Dom 1091

DOB 1/11/2021, by JP 334 Dom 8083, sold to Randy White, Hearne.

$13,000 — JP 8083 Dom 1074

DOB 1/7/2021, by JP 334 Dom 8083, sold to Luke Willeke, Victoria.

$12,000 — JP 8083 Dom 1098

DOB 1/13/2021, by JP 334 Dom 8083, sold to H.L. Heubert.

$11,500 — JP 8076 Harland 1111

DOB 1/16/2021, by JP Harland 8076, sold to Mark Hamilton.

$10,000 — JP 8083 Dom 1083

DOB 1/9/2021, by JP 334 Dom 8083, sold to Fischer Farms, Gillette.

K&B Herefords

Onida, S.D. | Oct. 12

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Alex Acheson Lots Gross Average 13 bulls $39,050 $3,004 117 females $641,500 $5,483 130 total $680,550 $5,235

TOP BULL LOT

$6,000 — K&B Czar 962G ET

DOB 4/2/2019, by MCR Flint Hills 10Y 5100 ET, sold to Wagner Herefords, Redfield, S.D.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$10,000 — K&B Sarah 842F

DOB 4/5/2018, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wy.

$8,500 — K&B H65 Dakota Silk 202K DOB 3/21/2022, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis. $8,000 — K&B Penny 010H

DOB 3/21/2020, by LCX Perfecto 11B ET, sold to Jensen Bros., Courtland, Kan. $8,000 — K&B Chantell 017H

DOB 3/25/2020, by K&B Chancellor 832F ET, sold to Loehr Hereford Farms, Peoria, Ill. $7,500 — K&B 903 Empress 223K

DOB 3/25/2022, by Churchill Majestic 903G ET, sold to Begalka Livestock, Castlewood. $7,500 — K&B Sansa 935G ET DOB 3/28/2019, by H FHF Advance 628 ET, sold to Pérez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M.

Grimmel Girls Show Cattle/

Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. Jarrettsville, Md./Manhattan, Kan. | Oct. 13

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average 16.5 females $233,250 $14,136 60 semen units $1,850 $31

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$45,500 — GSCC Thunderbird K06

DOB 2/22/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan. (1/2 interest).

$22,500 — GGSC Carter 56K ET DOB 3/21/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Abby Hill Farm Richmond, Ontario (1/2 interest).

$40,500 — GSCC Marilyn K13 ET DOB 3/27/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Kenley Carr, Alba, Texas.

$25,500 — GSCC Mustang Sally K17 ET DOB 5/9/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to McKenna Rogers, Solon, Iowa. $10,000 — GGSC Roxi 59K ET

DOB 3/27/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Maryn Illg, Cainsville, Mo.

Kottkamp Cattle

Gorman, Texas | Oct. 13

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average 7 females $29,000 $4,143 5 semen units $1,000 $200

TOP FEMALE LOT

$6,250 — EKS DWK F824 Justice K27 DOB 5/4/2022, by Pyramid Justify 9115 ET, sold to Jayden Simpson, Roachdale, Ind.

Buck Cattle Co.

Madill, Okla. | Oct. 15

Auctioneer: Steve Bonham Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average 31 females $703,650 $22,698

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$150,000 — BK CMCC Kalamazoo 245K ET DOB 3/1/2022, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Kynlee Dailey, Kingston.

$145,000 — BK Kool Tunes 247K ET DOB 4/4/2022, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Morton Farms, Stratford.

$49,000 — BK Kool Shades 246K ET DOB 1/7/2022, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Chancee Clark, Muldrow.

$37,000 — GHC BKMT Kash Expert 260K ET DOB 2/5/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Morton Farms.

$32,000 — BK Keep It Simple 259K ET DOB 2/4/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Fallon & Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore.

$29,000 — BK Keepin Time 257K ET DOB 2/7/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Brazos, Taos & Reata Heck, Fitzhugh. $28,000 — BK Krystal Star 261K ET DOB 1/3/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Marlyn Pecha, Meno.

$24,000 — CMCC Kozy Stuff 269K ET DOB 1/6/2022, by AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET, sold to Chapman Ranches LLC, Mannsville.

Lambert Ranch

Oroville, Calif. | Oct. 15

Auctioneer: Rick Machado

Reported by: Colt Cunningham

Lots Gross Average 46 bulls $223,960 $4,869

TOP BULL LOTS

$8,000 — Lambert Ribstone 121J

DOB 4/2/2021, by XAMR Ribstone Domino 613, sold to Russ Hawkins, Adin. $6,500 — Lambert Ringleader 61J DOB 3/8/2021, by CRR LR Ringleader 7145 ET, sold to Circle S Ranch.

$6,500 — Lambert Ringleader 53J

DOB 3/5/2021, by CRR LR Ringleader 7145 ET, sold to Wyatt Bourdet.

$6,500 — Lambert Ribstone 43J

DOB 3/2/2021, by XAMR Ribstone Domino 613, sold to Chad Justus, Esparto.

Express Ranches

Yukon, Okla. | Oct. 16

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton, Matt Sims

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average

83 females $774,634 $9,333 35 semen units $14,625 $418

TOP FEMALE LOT

$100,000 — EXR High Class Kat 2218 ET

DOB 1/22/2022, by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

Reynolds Herefords

Huntsville, Mo. | Oct. 16

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

19 bulls $42,350 $2,229

36 females $107,850 $2,996 55 total $150,200 $2,731

15 comm. females $24,700 $1,647

3 steers $4,100 $1,367

TOP BULL LOT

$4,200 — RH 973E Jalapeno 131R

DOB 10/11/2021, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Joe & Edward Roth, Cario.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$8,100 — JDH Ms 13B Hometown 73C 104F

DOB 2/19/2018, by NJW 135U 10Y Hometown 73C ET, sold to Martin Kautsch, Russelville; and a February heifer calf, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Joseph Lolli, Macon.

$5,300 — RH Harper 1843

DOB 3/3/2018, by JDH Z311 Insight 30D ET, sold to Lenth Herefords, Postville, Iowa; and a January heifer calf, by JDH 11B 21C Spot On 103G ET, sold to Lowderman Cattle Co., Macomb, Ill.

$5,200 — AH Julia Vaca 812F

DOB 3/7/2018, by NJW 135U 10Y Hometown 73C ET, sold to Circle R Cattle Co., Huntsville; and a February heifer calf, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Joseph Lolli.

$5,200 — RH Ms Lucy 804F

DOB 1/26/2018, by TH 18U 719T Victor 31X, sold to Lenth Herefords; and a January heifer calf, by LF 0125 Victor 7056, sold to Martin Kautsch.

Six Mile Creek Cattle Co. and Curry Herefords

El Reno, Okla. | Oct. 16

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average 41 females $271,400 $6,620

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$45,000 — CH Ms Thank You 235 ET DOB 4/16/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, consigned by Curry Herefords, McAlester, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (1/2 interest).

$40,000 — 6MC PF 561C Melissa May 202 ET DOB 2/15/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, consigned by Six Mile Creek Cattle Co., Yukon, sold to GKB Cattle.

$19,000 — 6MC PF 1326 Melissa May 208 ET DOB 3/12/2022, by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326, consigned by Six Mile Creek Cattle Co., sold to GKB Cattle.

$14,500 — 6MC 252F Sophistication 205 ET DOB 2/20/2022, by NJW 79Z 33B Forward 252F, consigned by Six Mile Creek Cattle Co., sold to Express Ranches, Yukon.

$12,000 — CH Ms Marley 234 ET DOB 4/9/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, consigned by Curry Herefords, sold to Holli & Noah Perry, Fort Gibson.

$9,500 — 6MC PF 561C Melissa May 207 ET DOB 3/4/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, consigned by Six Mile Creek Cattle Co., sold to Miranda Hansen, Checotah.

$8,750 — WF Miss Elinor E344 ET DOB 2/28/2017, by CRR About Time 743, consigned by Six Mile Creek Cattle Co., sold to Nicholas Heid, Stillwater; and a March heifer calf, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Wheeler Farm, Chickasha.

$8,250 — 6MC 8130 Iron Lady 213 DOB 4/4/2022, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, consigned by Six Mile Creek Cattle Co., sold to Kenna Silas, and Keelynn & Kanon Dirickson, Leedey.

$8,000 — ILR 72C Lady Vicky 762 ET DOB 3/21/2017, by NJW 79Z 22Z Heavy Duty 72C ET, consigned by Six Mile Creek Cattle Co., sold to GKB Cattle; and a March bull calf, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to a Georgia buyer.

$7,500 — CH MS Majestic 210

DOB 3/6/2022, by Churchill Majestic 903G ET, consigned by Curry Herefords, sold to Clinton, Lillie & Peyton Bolinger, Fort Gibson.

$7,500 — OCC Miss Flawless ET

DOB 2/16/2017, by BR Nitro Aventus 3116 ET, consigned by Curry Herefords; and a May heifer calf, by UPS Endure 9118, sold to GKB Cattle.

White Hawk Ranch

Buchanan, Ga. | Oct. 17

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average 21.67 bulls $174,000 $8,030

TOP BULL LOTS

$25,000 — Whitehawk 659F Harmony 783J ET DOB 4/4/2021, by Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337, sold to Smitty Built Farms, Good Hope (1/2 interest).

$15,000 — Whitehawk 838F Marshall 870J DOB 9/4/2021, by WHR AFF 4013 Advancer 838F ET, sold to Prause Polled Hereford Farm, Yoakum, Texas (1/2 interest).

$15,000 — WHR 845C 080G Beefmaker 684J DOB 2/5/2021, by Whitehawk Warrior 845C ET, sold to Deanna Roeder, Seguin, Texas (2/3 interest).

$10,500 — WHR B279 590F Beefmaker 779JET DOB 3/31/2021, by KCF Bennett Trust B279 ET, sold to Smitty Built Farms (2/3 interest).

$8,500 — Whitehawk 659F Balance 776J ET DOB 3/30/2021, by Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337, sold to Mohican Polled Hereford Farms, Glenmont, Ohio (2/3 interest).

$7,500 — WHR 845C 659F Beefmaker 754JET DOB 3/18/2021, by Whitehawk Warrior 845C ET, sold to Doug Hughes, Richland, S.C. (2/3 interest).

$8,500 — WHR 845C 639F Beefmaker 679JET DOB 2/4/2021, by Whitehawk Warrior 845C ET, sold to Smitty Built Farms.

$7,500 — WHR 290E 1809 Beefmaker 730J DOB 2/28/2021, by Whitehawk Natural 290E, sold to Tony Lasseter, Moultrie.

Jensen Bros.

Louisburg, Kan. | Oct. 20

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton, Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Alex Acheson

Lots Gross Average 40 females $565,750 $14,144 24 embryos $62,000 $2,583 125 semen units $16,125 $129

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$55,000 — KJ DCC F5 Misty Queen 607K ET DOB 1/14/2022, by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas. (1/2 interest)

$55,000 — KJ 746D Coco Classic K70 ET DOB 1/22/2022, by R Leader 6964, sold to GKB Cattle.

$50,000 — KJ 746D Coco Jewell 647K ET DOB 2/9/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Abby Hill Farms, Richmond, Ontario.

$50,000 — KJ Innisfail 45C Image 623K ET DOB 1/20/2022, by Innisfail Trademark 1939 ET, sold to a buyer in Georgia.

$28,000 — KJ 746D Coco Flavor K67 ET

DOB 1/17/2022, by R Leader 6964, sold to Brayson Mayo, Scott City.

$25,000 — KJ 746D Coco Candy 669K ET

DOB 2/14/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Swayzee Harlan, Wellman, Texas.

$22,000 — KJ 753D Cher K68 ET

DOB 1/22/2022, by JDH AH Prominent 21G ET, sold to TWJ Farms, Carroll, Neb.

$21,000 — KJ BJ 760G Harley K66 ET

DOB 1/7/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla.

$20,000 — KJ TWJ 907E Chardonnay 769K ET

DOB 3/18/2022, by MYO 559 On Time 927 ET, sold to Cally & Cami Miller, El Dorado.

$20,000 — KJ 7603 Vienna 698K ET

DOB 2/27/2022, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, sold to C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis.

$12,000 — Nella -26 Adora 450K ET

DOB 3/14/2022, by KJ BJ 236X Landmark 210F ET, sold to Mayo Ridge Ranch, Scott City.

$10,000 — KJ TWJ 907E Chardonnay 694K ET

DOB 2/26/2022, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Innisfail Farm, Madison, Ga.

$10,000 — KJ 855E Misty Val J24 ET

DOB 1/23/2021, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho.

$10,000 — KJ 364C Salsa Special 364J ET

DOB 3/2/2021, by KJ 482Y Domino 833A, sold to C&L Hereford Ranch.

TOP PICK LOT

$32,500 — Fall 2022 calf crop Sold to Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev.

W4 Ranch

Morgan, Texas | Oct. 21

Auctioneer: Doak Lambert

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average

110 bulls $578,500 $5,259 91 females $212,725 $2,338 201 total $791,225 $3,936

TOP BULL LOTS

$30,000 — IMR 8826 Relevant 0159H

DOB 9/24/2020, by BR Relevant D67 6201 8826, sold to Emmitt Caskey, Owingsville, Ky.

$9,250 — W4 392A Mr Beef H755

DOB 12/2/2020, by DH Domino 392A, sold to Rancho Viesca Herefords, Austin. $9,000 — W4 392A Mr Beef H732

DOB 11/15/2020, by DH Domino 392A, sold to Larry Brumbaugh, Weatherford.

$8,000 — W4 1600 Sensation H543

DOB 10/15/2020, by KGB TFR KR Sensation 028X 1600, sold to Christian Guinn, Mermentau, La.

$8,000 — W4 7195 Advance Dom H643

DOB 10/20/2020, by CL 1 Domino 7195E, sold to Art Scharlach, Mount Pleasant.

Debter Hereford Farm

Horton, Ala. | Oct. 22

Auctioneer: Tommy Barnes Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average

72 bulls $419,500 $5,826 48 females $131,500 $2,740 120 total $551,000 $4,592 133 comm. females $169,925 $1,278

TOP BULL LOTS

$13,500 — DH Domino 017H

DOB 10/1/2020, by DH L1 Domino 4202 ET, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc., Trussville. $11,000 — DH Domino 065H

DOB 11/17/2020, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to White Cattle Co. LLC, Chiefland, Fla. $10,500 — DH Advance 023H

DOB 10/5/2020, by HH Advance 7117E ET, sold to Rodd Huff, Sparta, Tenn. $9,250 — DH Domino 080H

DOB 12/6/2020, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc.

$9,000 — DH Domino 018H

DOB 10/1/2020, by DH Domino 715E ET, sold to Rodd Huff.

$8,750 — DH Domino 034H

DOB 10/18/2020, by DH Domino 715E ET, sold to Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont. $8,500 — DH Advance 046H

DOB 10/26/2020, by HH Advance 4105B ET, sold to Bermuda Hill Brangus Inc., Gallion. $8,000 — DH Domino 033H

DOB 10/14/2020, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Jason Smith, Oberlin, La. $7,500 — DH Advance 061H DOB 11/14/2020, by HH Advance 3203A, sold to Jason Smith.

Jamison Ranch

Beggs, Okla. | Oct. 22

Auctioneer: Ronn Cunningham

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average 27 bulls $84,500 $3,130 31 females $52,350 $1,689 58 total $136,850 $2,359 118 comm. females $186,800 $1,583

TOP BULL LOTS

$7,100 — JR L1 Domino 0210H

DOB 2/15/2020, by JA L1 Domino 509C, sold to Flag Ranch, Scottsbluff, Neb. $5,800 — JR L1 Domino 003H

DOB 3/1/2020, by JA L1 Domino 4418B, sold to Bill Stuckert, Tulsa.

$5,100 — JR L1 Domino 0534H

DOB 9/4/2020, by JR RH Dice Roller 7613E ET, sold to Cody McComas, Minco. $4,000 — JR L1 Domino 0532H

DOB 9/14/2020, by JR RH Dice Roller 7613E ET, sold to Flag Ranch.

Hopkins Ranch

Winchester, Tenn. | Oct. 24

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average

9 females $108,750 $12,083

6 embyros $5,100 $850

7 semen units $1,690 $241

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$23,500 — HPH 68G Bootsy 009J ET

DOB 3/14/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Ellie & Maelee Poarch, Lewisburg (1/2 interest).

$17,000 — HPH 533W Piper 022J ET DOB 4/1/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Michael Banner, Chapel Hill (1/2 interest).

$16,500 — HPH 533W Susie 018J ET DOB 3/28/2022, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Elleigh & Maggie Baker, Dickson (1/2 interest).

$26,000 — HPH 103F Lauren 035J ET DOB 5/5/2022, by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G, sold to Harper Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala.

Pérez Cattle Co.

Columbus, Texas | Oct. 25

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average

40 bulls $190,000 $4,750 45 comm. females $83,100 $1,847

TOP BULL LOT

$6,000 — PCC X28 134E Partner 0338 DOB 11/5/2020, by NJW 127Z 93C Partner 134E, sold to Rex McCelery.

$6,000 — PCC BHR 5280 Justified 124 DOB 3/28/2021, by PCC 527C 49C Justified 8125 ET, sold to Mescalero Ranching Ent., New Mexico.

$6,000 — PCC 9154 112G Hoss 1110 DOB 3/24/2021, by NJW 71D 41E Hoss 112G, sold to Mescalero Ranching Ent.

$6,000 — PCC 754 134E Partner 1113 DOB 4/8/2021, by NJW 127Z 93C Partner 134E, sold to James Ferguson.

$5,750 — PCC 5063 8125 Justified 1143 DOB 4/20/2021, by PCC 527C 49C Justified 8125 ET, sold to Randall Tipp.

$5,750 — PCC 8205 135E Partner 1302 DOB 8/2/2021, by NJW 127Z 93C Partner 134E, sold to Matt Zebilski.

Micheli Ranch

Fort Bridger, Wyo. | Oct. 26

Auctioneer: Butch Booker

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

Lots Gross Average

40 bulls $193,900 $4,848 6 comm. females $12,000 $2,000

TOP BULL LOTS

$11,750 — MH 88X Miles 105ET

DOB 2/13/2021, by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET, sold to Blahah Ranch, Pinedale.

$7,500 — MH Catapult 160

DOB 4/4/2021, by CC 320 23X Catapult 80D ET, sold to R & R Land & Livestock, Yampa, Colo.

$7,000 — MH Who Maker 117

DOB 3/5/2021, by C SULL Who Maker 9262 ET, sold to Sommers Herefords LLC, Pinedale.

$7,000 — MH Mr Hereford 174

DOB 3/27/2021, by CC CX 326 11X Pure Mr Herf 39Z, sold to Sommers Herefords LLC.

$6,500 — MH Who Maker 112

DOB 2/19/2021, by C SULL Who Maker 9262 ET, sold to True Ranches, Casper.

$6,500 — MH Who Maker 118

DOB 3/10/2021, by C SULL Who Maker 9262 ET, sold to ID Ranch, Sinclair.

Texas Hereford Assn.

Buffalo, Texas | Oct. 26

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Colton Pratz

Lots Gross Average 36 bulls $153,800 $4,272 13 females $21,400 $1,646 49 total $175,200 $3,576

TOP BULL LOTS

$6,500 — OHT 814 DBL Yank Sensation 048

DOB 10/14/2020, by OHT 782 Sensation 814F, consigned by O H Triangle Ranch, San Angelo, sold to Pate Bros. Land & Cattle, Buffalo.

$6,500 — EJE 6025 R001 Journeyman R016

DOB 12/17/2020, by GKB 2214 Mason 6025, consigned by White Rock Hereford Ranch, Milford, sold to Robert Gegenheimer, Corsicana.

$6,250 — EJE 6025 17A Sylvester R010

DOB 10/24/2020, by GKB 2214 Mason 6025, consigned by White Rock Hereford Ranch, sold to Paul Davis, Rockwall.

$6,000 — Spearhead Joint Command J6

DOB 2/20/2021, by Spearhead 22S Corps Commande14, consigned by Spearhead Ranch, Copperas Cove, sold to Adrian Foote Ranch, Gatesville.

$6,000 — WF Ice Man 8400

DOB 2/3/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, consigned by Whitaker Farms, Hart, sold to Robert Gegenheimer.

Appalachian Elite

Gray, Tenn. | Oct. 29

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average 35 females $144,250 $4,121 1 steer $3,200 $3,200

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$12,000 — ADE D87 Billie 2073 DOB 3/16/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, consigned by Alexis Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C., sold to MTM Herefords, Calhoun, Ga. and Southerland Herefords, Crossville.

$7,750 — KLL KLD Primrose 2J ET DOB 2/9/2021, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Kyle Lemmon, Manchester, Md., sold to Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio.

$6,000 — HCC 124Y Marigold 7254 2108 ET DOB 12/26/2021, by BR Copper 124Y, consigned by Bryce Hendricks, Troy, Ala., sold to Jaci Deitrick, Stillwater, Okla.

$6,000 — Rooker SJ Lady May 2232 ET DOB 5/10/2022, by Golden Oak Outcross 18U, consigned by Rooker Cattle Co., Smock, Pa., sold to Isaiah Ash, Salem, W.Va.

$5,750 — HME 2296 175 Camey K1 ET DOB 1/2/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by HME Herefords, Winterville, Ga., sold to Alexis Eudy.

$5,500 — H JB 743 Shelby 1715 ET DOB 10/12/2017, by CRR About Time 743, consigned by Rock Ridge Herefords, Versailles, Ky., sold to Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C.; and a January heifer calf, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to JTV Land & Cattle, Jonesville, Va.

Mohican Farms & Guests

Glenmont, Ohio | Oct. 29

Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots Gross Average 3.5 bulls $16,100 $4,600 73 females $283,000 $3,877 76.5 total $299,100 $3,910 11 comm. females $22,800 $2,073 1 steer $2,700 $2,700 4 embryos $2,200 $550

TOP BULL LOT

$6,600 — KH JLCS 6153 Epicenter K17 ET DOB 2/11/2022, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, consigned by J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, sold to Weikert Herefords, Freemont.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$9,650 — KH JLCS 72C Gala Y23 F15 DOB 2/5/2018, by NJW 79Z 22Z Heavy Duty 72C ET, consigned by J&L Cattle Services, sold to Sunny Side Farm, Dresden; and a February heifer calf, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Fountain Valley Farm, Westminster, Md.

$9,550 — KH JLCS 27A Miss Me B2 F28

DOB 2/26/2018, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, consigned by J&L Cattle Services, sold to KC Livestock, Albright, W.V.; and a February heifer calf, by AH JDH Munson 15E ET, sold to Dorman Farms, Batavia, N.Y.

$9,500 — Glenview E6 Queen G22

DOB 4/15/2019, by Glenview 421B Curt E6, consigned by Glenview Farms, Shinglehouse, Pa., sold to Skrivanek Ranches, Caldwell, Texas; and a March heifer calf, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Mohican Farms.

$8,000 — Walker Lady 722 D102 928G DOB 1/20/2019, by F Final Test 722, consigned by J&L Cattle Services, sold to Walt Dana, Tunkhannock, Pa.; and a January bull calf, by APH 4356 Colorado 15G, sold to Jarred Martin & Kevin Geisel, California, Ky.

$7,500 — LBK 173D Victoria 6J

DOB 1/29/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, consigned by Keets Herefords, Berlin Heights, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario.

Tennessee River Music Inc.

Fort Payne, Ala. | Oct. 31

Auctioneer: Matt Sims

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average 20 bulls $110,000 $5,500 5 females $22,700 $4,540 25 total $132,700 $5,308

TOP BULL LOTS

$12,500 — SFCC TRM Endure 0218 ET DOB 9/26/2020, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Darrell Hicks, Cullman. $7,000 — SFCC TRM Fortified 1054 ET DOB 2/20/2021, by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F, sold to David Daily, Moulton.

$6,750 — SFCC TRM Mandatory 1069 ET DOB 2/24/2021, by /S TRM Mandatory 88573 ET, sold to Kendell Cooper, Clayton.

$6,500 — SFCC TRM Endure 0221 DOB 9/27/2020, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Autauga Farming Co., Autagaville.

$6,250 — SFCC TRM Fortified 1024 DOB 2/12/2021, by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F, sold to John Hill, Marianna, Fla.

$6,250 — SFCC TRM Mandatory 1056 ET DOB 2/21/2021, by /S TRM Mandatory 88573 ET, sold to Kendell Cooper.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$6,500 — SFCC TRM Lacey 8077

DOB 3/15/2018, by RRO TRM Lookout Mountain 8056, sold to Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C.

Open Shows

New Jersey State Fair

Augusta, N.J. | Aug. 6

Judge: Bradley Gill, New Port, Pa. 39 head shown

Champion female, Kurtis Pepin, Goshen, Conn., with Wildcat Portobello 1899 ET, 1/28/2021, by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Reserve champion female, Isabella Hewitt, Branchville, with GP KH Gemini 937 36E 7J, 4/18/2021, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET.

Champion cow-calf pair, Abigail Billing, Greendell, with GP Stella 6964 4Y 258G ET, 1/1/2019, by R Leader 6964; and a March heifer calf, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Rock Spring Farm, Bangor, Pa., with RSF Trust Sweetie 01B, 3/1/2014, by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET; and a January heifer calf, by KT Small Town Kid 5051.

Champion bull, Bofat Hill Farm,

Nightmare 31J, 3/18/2021, by C 2052 5280 Lad 6107 ET.

Reserve champion bull, Grass Pond Farm, Greendell, with GP Insurgent 1702 323J, 4/8/2021, by GP Sure Bet 4Y 226E.

Ohio Hereford Futurity

Wooster, Ohio | Oct. 2

Judge: Dillon Stertzbach, Louisville, Ohio 51 head shown

Champion female, Creek Bottom Farm, Navarre, with Creek 109 747 Kaylee 040H, 9/13/2020, by CRR 719 Catapult 109.

Reserve champion female, Adrianna Brenner, North Lawrence, with PUGH HAWK Ms Monroe PK30 ET, 2/26/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Champion cow-calf pair, Wilson Stock Farm, Kensington, with Wilson 60 Chill 128F, 1/3/2018, by Wilson 028X Jagger 60C;

and a February heifer calf, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Shaver Farms, Lodi, with JTF08G Spring, 1/28/2019, by KCF Bennett Revolution X51; and an April steer calf, by JLCS Z426 Step Ahead F30 ET.

Champion bull, Wilson Stock Farm, with Wilson 17Y Andy 114 J, 3/1/2021, by TH 22R 16S Lambeau 17Y.

Reserve champion bull, BT Cattle, Albany, with BT Kingston 206K, 3/12/2022, by WORR Owen Tankeray Y79D ET.

Mississippi State Fair

Jackson, Miss. | Oct. 8

Judge: Adam Barrilleaux, St. Gabriel, La. 54 head shown

Champion female, Levi Womack, Pembroke, Ky., with Womack Summer Fashion 199, 5/17/2021, by H FHF Advance 628 ET.

Reserve champion female, Timber Roberts, Petal, with ECR Miss Time 336-394, 2/25/2022, by ECRF Wyatts Time 1-326.

Champion cow-calf pair, Levi Womack, with Womack Sensational Lady 047 ET, 3/8/2020, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET; and a March heifer calf, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET.

Champion Bull, Chapman Cattle Co. LLC, Nunnelly, Tenn.; Woolfolk Farms, Jackson, Tenn.; and Gary & Tammy Nichols, Woodbury, Tenn., with GTN WF CLC 87G The Man 903 2J, 8/26/2021, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET.

New Jersey State Fair Open & Junior Show

Ohio Hereford Futurity Open Show champion

Ohio Hereford Futurity Open Show champion cow-calf pair by Wilson Stock Farm, Kensington.

Ohio Hereford Futurity Open Show champion

North Carolina State Fair Open Show champion female by Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg.

North Carolina State Fair Open Show champion cow-calf pair by Jordan Mitchem, Vale.

North Carolina State Fair Open Show champion bull by Nora Cave, Elkin.

Reserve champion bull, Noah & Charli Beth Sheffield, Iuka, with Harfst BF 912 Go’in Rogue 102, 1/9/2021, by Harfst WRB 5317 Liam 912.

North Carolina State Fair

Raleigh, N.C. | Oct. 13

Judge: Ty Bayer, Ringle, Wis.

51 head shown

Champion female, Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg, with CME 33D Scarlett 2051 ET, 4/5/2022, by Haroldson’s Upgrade T100 33D.

Reserve champion female, Regan & Jordan Mitchem, Vale, with H BL Miss Spice 152 ET, 5/14/2021, by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Champion cow-calf pair, Jordan Mitchem, with H Ladysport 036 ET, 3/16/2020, by LCX Perfecto 11B ET; and a March bull calf, by R Excitement 4356.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, with NCSU Ms Pack 562 05H, 1/13/2020, by AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET; and a January bull calf, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153.

Champion bull, Nora Cave, Elkin, with PAC 51E Sampson 02H, 1/14/2020, by PAC 27A P51 Homeboy 51E.

Reserve champion bull, Regan Mitchem, with MF3C Excitement 15K, 3/9/2022, by R Excitement 4356.

Northern International Livestock Exposition

Billings, Mont. | Oct. 20

Judge: Daniel Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D. 65 head shown

Champion female, Cache Billman, Blackfoot, Idaho, with WSF A114 Cherries H404 ET, 10/1/2020, by K Cartel 708 ET.

Reserve champion female, Storey Hereford Ranch, Bozeman, with SHR 6033 Ms Sonora 2043, 1/28/2022, by SHR 5064 Revenge 9042 ET.

Champion bull, Bar Star Cattle Co., Musselshell, and Ernst Herefords, Windsor, Colo., with Bar Star Rebellion 013 ET, 2/26/2020, by BR Belle Air 6011.

Reserve champion bull, Wilcox & Family Cattle Co., with WF Mandate 002X 129 ET, 2/1/2021, by /S Mandate 66589 ET.

South Carolina State Fair

Columbia, S.C. | Oct. 20

Judge: Daniel Dobbs, Carnesville, Ga. 53 head shown

Champion female, Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, with LYN Flip’n’ Cotton 3214, 3/2/2021, by KRM D4 Response 3053 F40.

Reserve champion female, Amberlyn Christenbury, with LYN Holly Rita 4207, 4/13/2022, by KRM D4 Response 3053 F40.

Champion bull, Matthew Murphy, Calhoun, Ga., and Graylyn & Amberlyn Christenbury, with MTM 2296 714 Archimedes 123 ET, 5/2/2021, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Reserve champion bull, Cedar Creek Farms, Donalds, with Cedar Creek 95Z 200 ET, 1/1/2022, by Boyd Power Surge 9024.

South

South

Junior Shows

New Jersey State Fair

Augusta, N.J. | Aug. 6

Judge: Bradley Gill, New Port, Pa. 39 head shown

Champion female, Kurtis Pepin, Goshen, Conn., with Wildcat Portobello 1899 ET, 1/28/2021, by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Reserve champion female, Isabella Hewitt, Branchville, with GP KH Gemini 937 36E 7J, 4/18/2021, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET.

Champion steer, Kaden Conover, Wantage, with MFL Lincoln 02J, by QHF Lionheart 02G.

Reserve champion steer, Chantz DeGroat, Wantage, with Charlie Buckaroo 01, by WCC 30Z 358C Edison 5E.

Northern International Livestock Exposition

Billings, Mont. | Oct. 20

Judge: Amanda Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif. 19 head shown

Champion female, Ben Holt, Caldwell, Idaho, with HOLT 5378 87G Miranda 1406, 8/29/2021, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET.

Reserve champion female, Tymber Billman, Blackfoot, Idaho, with ANL ACDT 7437 Mont 115 ET 132J, 3/2/2021, by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Champion bull, Megan Otis, Emigrant, with OR Chico Peak 101, 3/13/2021, by OR Chico Peak Abe 504.

Reserve champion bull, Megan Otis, with OR Chico Peak 201, 3/10/2022, by OR Chico Peak Abe 504.

Mississippi State Fair Open Show champion

Mississippi State Fair Open Show champion bull by Chapman Land & Cattle Co. LLC, Nunnelly, Tenn.; Woolfolk Farms, Jackson, Tenn.; and Gary

Northern International Livestock Expo champion bull by Bar Star Cattle Co., Musselshell, and Ernst

Northern International Livestock Expo champion

Carolina State Fair Open Show champion bull by Matthew Murphy, Calhoun, Ga., and Graylyn & Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr.

Carolina State Fair Open Show champion female by Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr.

THE COLEMAN FAMILY

Tim, Kara, Tyler and Kathryn Tim 209-968-7232 • tim@sierraranches.com Kara 209-613-6062 • kara@sierraranches.com P.O. Box 577980, Modesto, CA 95357

The Mickelson Family P.O. Box 2689 Petaluma, CA 94953 707-481-3440 Jim 707-396-7364 Bobby JMMick@sonic.net sonomamountainherefords.com

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

Family Agri-Business Since 1933

Baker Farms

1278 E. 20th Rd.

Streator, IL 61364

Fred Debby Sarah Susan • John 815-672-3491 Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984

HEREFORDS

Dan Bixler

7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com

Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627

Gary’s cell 217-827-2761 Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.

Burns Polled Hereford farm

Sherwood Burns 618-521-3678

Kent & Barb Burns 618-521-3199 Cattle for sale

at all times

11770 Wilson Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237 Double B Herefords LLC

Chase and David Brown 9879 Hackney Rd. Warrensburg, IL 62573 Chase 217-620-9133 cdbrow2@gmail.com

Joe and Lauri Ellis 765-366-5390 Matt and Lisa Ellis 217-712-0635 Phil and Joyce Ellis 765-665-3207

26455 N. 2300th St. • Chrisman, IL 61924 www.efbeef.com • efbeef1@aol.com

Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC

“YOUR BRAND OF HEREFORD”

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

David

Registered Angus and Polled Herefords

Jerry and Shelly Delaney & Family 2071 C.R. 101 • Lake Benton, MN 56149 507-368-9284 • 507-820-0661 Jerry cell jdh@delaneyherefords.com • www.delaneyherefords.com

Umberger Polled Herefords

Greg Umberger 3018 U Rd. • Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4472 Cell: 620-923-5120 gregumberger@yahoo.com www.umbergerpolledherefords.com

EAST SIDE FARM

Registered Polled Herefords

Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com

1616 John Shirk Rd., Taneytown, MD 21787 Ray 443-871-4917 • ray.howes64@gmail.com Cyndy 443-871-6657 • clhowes@aol.com

SCH Polled Herefords

Samuel C. and Linda Hunter • 301-824-4771 13651 Newcomers Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742 HERD SIRES: KCF Bennett York D377, KCF Bennett D367 G391, KCF Bennett 776 G413 and SCH Sensation D503 G4

MICHIGAN

W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887

Glenn Hanson, Sr 9 06-753-4684 Glenn Hanson, Jr 9 06-630-5169

“Cattle made for the North in the North”

MINNESOTA

David and Lorie Kitchell Family

Matthew & Darci, Dawson and Dutton Kitchell 3471 State Hwy. 200 • Ada, MN 56510-9260 701-799-7690 • www.dakitchfarms.com

Les Krogstad 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com 2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448 We welcome your visit! Doug and JoAnn 763-755-4930 Bryan and Marytina 763-389-0625 Bradley and Brigitte 612-720-1311 Lester and John Schafer 64664 170th St. Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 320-833-2050

Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159

SPRINGWATER

POLLED HEREFORDS

Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.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 MISSISSIPPI Herman

103 Earl McGuffee Rd. New Hebron, MS 39140 www.mcguffeeherefords.com

575-644-6925

Cliff Copeland · 575-403-8123 Matt Copeland · 580-336-8284 Alyssa Copeland · 731-499-3356 cornerstone@plateautel.net

& Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250

Polled Hereford Farm

Glenmont, OH 44628

Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 330-378-3421

Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708

Alexis Stitzlein 330-231-9538 stitz@mohicanfarms.com

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

SOUTH DAKOTA

Bar JZ Ranches

Homozygous Polled Herefords

Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg

18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 605-852-2966 www.barjz.com cattle@barjz.com

74th Annual Production Sale Feb. 21, 2023

Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch

Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350 605-352-5530 • Cell 605-350-0979 Garret 605-461-1555 • Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com

Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March

HEREFORDS

Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619

Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com

e ggers sout H view farms

Tim and Philip Eggers 25750 476th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Tim cell 605-929-6560 Philip cell 605-351-5438 eggerssouthviewfarms@gmail.com I-29 Bull Run Sale 2nd Saturday in March

Lance Pankratz,

605-925-7611 Cell 605-359-9221 Home 605-925-4283

21115 344th Ave. Ree Heights, SD 57371 Consignment sales and private treaty Bill and Paula Thorstenson 30491 131st St. • Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7940 • Cell 605-845-6108 wpthorstenson@venturecomm.net paulathorstenson@yahoo.com TENNESSEE 140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 • coleyherefords@gmail.com www.coleyherefords.com

11341 Jim and Kay Coley and Family PO Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com website: jacksonfarmsherefords.com Bulls and Females Available Johnny, Tanuja, Jonathan & Justin Dagley Ellis & Lovalene Heidel

Leola, 314 Letory Rd. Wartburg,TN 37887 mudcreekFarms@msn.com

Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com Jonathan cell 865-803-9947 Home 423-346-7304 SHOP Hereford Hereford.org December 2022 | 103

Jerry Roberson

615-325-1883

P.O. Box 492 Portland, TN 37148

Mike Rogan

Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com

Jack & Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544

Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165 Justin Barber 806-681-5528 Brett Barber 806-681-2457 Mary Barber 806-930-6917 10175 F.M. 3138 • Channing, TX 79018 www.barberranch.com • office@barberranch.com

Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX

DUDLEY BROS.

116 E. Bell Ave. Rockdale, TX 76567 Cell 979-218-0065 Office 512-446-6200

7787 ROCKY RIDGE LN. MADISONVILLE, TX 77864 Office 936-349-0439 H2Ranch@rodzoo.com www.h2ranchandcattle.com From Madisonville, go S on I-45 to Exit #136, go E 2 miles to H2 Gates. h2ranch@rodzoo.com Lee & Jacqui Haygood 923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com indianmoundranch.com Noack Herefords

BULLS OUT OF GOOD MILKING FEMALES FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES. Stop by for a visit. You will not be disappointed! 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 Randy Wood, manager 325-396-5526 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com NOLAN HEREFORDS Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636 Raising cattle in Texas since 1855 Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com 9 miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21 104 | December 2022 Hereford.org

Larry Woodson

Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com

MARBLELATION!

Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com www.johansenherefords.com Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979

SUNNY HILL RANCH

Horned and Polled

Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com

Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters

4609 Airport Freeway

Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161

texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org

williams family H erefords

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 UTAH

Jake Rees 801-668-8613 Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747

Herefords & Angus ReesCattle.com reescattle@gmail.com

2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050

VIRGINIA

Featuring Polled Descendants of J215

Thistle Tree Farm

Linda 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

M RANCH

LARGENT and

Billy Jensen 435-764-2422 Kyson Smith 435-421-9032 jbherefords@gmail.com

Polled H erefords

Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • cell 304-377-1247 jimwestfall2104@gmail.com John Westfall, herdsman

Approved Quarantine Center Serving O’Hare Field and All Export Points 35W090 Lathrop Lane, Dundee, IL 60118 Randy Lathrop 847-426-5009 or 428-5806 Fax 847-428-3788

Calendar of Events

“Calendar of Events” 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.

DECEMBER

1 1881: Marketing the Breed, Reno, Nev.

1 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Fall Feeder Calf Sale, Stanford

1 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Premium White Face Feeder Calf Sale, Pipestone

1 Western States Nat’l Hereford Jr. Show, Reno, Nev.

2 Knoll Crest Farm’s Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.

2 Western States Nat’l Hereford Open Bull Show, Reno, Nev.

2 Western States Nat’l Hereford Pen Bull Show, Reno, Nev.

2 Western States Nat’l Hereford Sale, Reno, Nev.

3 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Autumn Sale, Lexington

3 Pied Piper Farms Annual Bull Sale, Industry, Texas

3 Pyramid Beef/Frederickson Ranch Sale, Spearfish, S.D.

3 Western States Nat’l Hereford Open Heifer Show, Reno, Nev.

4 Missouri Hereford Assn. Opportunity Annual Sale, Sedalia

4 Snowshoe Cattle Co. Sale, Online, Arthur Neb.

5 Burns Farms Frozen Opportunity Sale, Pikeville, Tenn.

5 Sadler Ranches Inaugural Bull & Female Sale, Perkins, Okla.

7 Annual Big Bend Ranch Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa

7 DaKitch Farms Volume II Sale (Online), Ada, Minn.

7 Goehring Herefords Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa

8 The Berry’s Annual Bull Sale, Cheyenne, Wyo.

9 Hirsche Herefords Annual Production Sale, Lethbridge, Alberta

9 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Hutchinson

10 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Annual Go-Pher the Purple Sale, Hutchinson

11 Frenzen Angus & Polled Herefords/ GLM Herefords Generations in the Making Sale (Online), Fullerton, Neb.

13 Ulrich Herefords Dispersal Sale Part 1, Lethbridge, Alberta

14 Mead Cattle Enterprises Genetic Opportunity Sale (Online), Midville, Ga.

15 Golden Oak Livestock Production Sale, Olds, Alberta

16 Phantom Creek Livestock, Ltd. Complete Dispersal, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

26 Ad deadline for February Hereford World

29 Jensen Bros. Frozen Genetics Sale (Online), Courtland, Kan.

2023

JANUARY

1 Registered for Success Bred Female Sale, Clarinda, Iowa

4 Cattlemen’s Congress Jr. Hereford Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

5 Cattlemen’s Congress Heifer & Bull Pen Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

5 Greater Midwest Hereford-Influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage, Ill.

5 Hereford Eve in OKC Frozen Genetics Sale, Oklahoma City, Okla.

6 Cattlemen’s Congress Bull Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

6 Hereford Night in OKC Nat’l Hereford Sale, Oklahoma City, Okla.

7 Cattlemen’s Congress Open Female Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

12 Nat’l Western Stock Show (NWSS) Jr. Show, Denver, Colo.

12 Stockyards Beef Festival, Denver, Colo.

13 NWSS Heifer & Bull Pen Show, Denver, Colo.

13 NWSS Herefords in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.

14 NWSS Bull Show, Denver, Colo.

14 NWSS Open Female Show, Denver, Colo.

16 Van Newkirk Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Oshkosh, Neb.

23 Delaney Herefords/Atkins Herefords Bulls & Breds Annual Sale, Lake Benton, Minn.

24 Churchill Cattle Co. World Class Bull Sale, Manhattan, Mont.

25 Ad deadline for March Hereford World

28 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Mauston

FEBRUARY

1 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Hereford Show & Sale, Rapid City, S.D.

2 Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull & Heifer Sale, Callaway, Neb.

2 Stroh Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Killdeer, N.D.

3 Baumgarten Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Belfield, N.D.

3 Dvorak Herefords Annual Production Sale, Lake Andes, S.D.

3 Elkington Polled Herefords & South Devons 43rd Range Raised Cattle Sale, Idaho Falls

4 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Plain City, Ohio

4 Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Bull Sale, Lloydminster, Alberta

4 JM Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

4 Messner Herefords Production Sale, Slapout, Okla.

4 Upstream Ranch Annual Production Sale, Taylor, Neb.

6 Pelton Polled Herefords Annual Production Sale, Halliday, N.D.

8 Durbin Creek Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Worland, Wyo.

8 Friedt Herefords Annual Production Sale, Dickinson, N.D.

10 CX Ranch Annual Production Sale, Lewiston, Idaho

10 Topp Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Grace City, N.D.

11 Dixie Nat’l Hereford Open Show, Jackson, Miss.

12 Mrnak Hereford Ranch 56th Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.

13 BB Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Connell, Wash.

13 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, Ree Heights, S.D.

13 Logterman Herefords & Angus Production Sale, Valentine, Neb.

15 Iowa Beef Expo Select Hereford Sale, Des Moines, Iowa

15 NCC – The Classic Hereford Show, Kearney, Neb.

15 Shaw Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Caldwell, Idaho

16 NCC The Classic Hereford Female Sale, Kearney, Neb.

16 Olson Hereford Ranch Red Power Bull Sale, Argusville, N.D.

17 Hoffman Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Thedford, Neb.

17 NCC The Classic Hereford Bull Sale, Kearney, Neb.

17 White Hawk Ranch Beef Maker Bull Sale, Buchanan, Ga.

18 Southern Opportunity Sale, Lexington, Tenn.

20 Five Star Polled Herefords and Haught Bros. A Lasting Legacy Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.

20 Rausch Herefords Annual Production Sale, Hoven, S.D.

21 Bar JZ Ranches Annual Production Sale, Holabird, S.D.

21 Ulrich Herefords Annual Production Sale, Lethbridge, Alberta

23 NW Hereford Breeders Bull Sale/OWNI, Hermiston, Ore.

24 Jamison Herefords Spring Bull Sale, Quinter, Kan.

24 Ad deadline for April Hereford World

25 Chapman Cattle Co. & Woolfolk Farms Bull & Female Sale, Nunnelly, Tenn.

25 Illinois Beef Expo Jr. Show, Springfield

25 Kreth Herefords & Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, Mt. Vernon, S.D.

25 Tegtmeier Polled Herefords Annual Sale, Burchard, Neb.

25 TS Ranch Herefords & Quarter Horses Annual Production Sale, Cottonwood Falls, Kan.

27 Colyer Herefords 43rd Annual Production Sale, Bruneau, Idaho

27 Hereford Heritage Annual Bull Sale, Fort Cobb, Okla.

28 Pérez Cattle Co. Spring Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Nara Visa, N.M.

MARCH

1 Calgary Bull Show, Calgary, Alberta

1 Perks Ranch Spring Bull Sale (Online), Rockford, Ill.

2 Calgary Bull Sale, Calgary, Alberta

2 Jensen Bros. Annual Bull Sale, Courtland, Kan.

3 Kansas State Un. Legacy Sale, Manhattan, Kan.

ALABAMA

Debter Hereford Farm 82, 96

Tennessee River Music 96

CALIFORNIA

Gillibrand Cattle Co , P W . . . . . . 96

Lambert Ranch 96

McDougald Herefords 96

Morrell Ranches 96

Pedretti Ranches 96 Sierra Ranches 96

Sonoma Mountain Herefords 96 Wiemer Cattle Co . . . . . . . 96

COLORADO

Campbell, James T 96

Clark Anvil Ranch 96

Cline Registered Herefords 96

Coleman Herefords 96

Coyote Ridge Ranch . . . . . . 96

Ernst Herefords 21, 96

Fuchs Herefords, Mike 96

Hanging W Herefords 96

Kubin Hereford Ranch 96

Leroux Land & Cattle 96

Robb & Sons, Tom 96

Sidwell Herefords . . . . . . 96

Stockyards Beef Festival 30

Strang Herefords . . . . . . 96

GEORGIA

Barnes Herefords 9

CES Herefords & Angus 82

Greenview Farms Inc . . . . . . 97

HME Herefords 82

Mead Cattle Enterprises BC

MTM Polled Herefords 81

Predestined Cattle Co 82 White Hawk Ranch IBC

IDAHO

Colyer Herefords & Angus 97

Daniels Hereford Ranch 97

Eagle Canyon Ranch 97

Elkington Polled Herefords 97

JBB/AL Herefords 97

Shaw Cattle Co 97

Wooden Shoe Farms . . . . . . . 97

ILLINOIS

Baker Farms 97

Behrends Farms 79

Benedict Herefords 79

Bixler Herefords 97

Bob-O-Lou Herefords . . . . . . 97

Braun Farms 79

Burns Polled Hereford Farm . . . . 78, 97

Crane Herefords 79

Double B Herefords LLC 97

Edenburn Family Farm 79

Ellis Farms 97

Entwistle Herefords 78

Entwistle, Dara C 5

Eubank Farms 97

Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross 78

Fauth Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 79

Fleisher Farms 97

Happ Herefords 97

Knott Farm 97

Lorenzen Farms 79

Lowderman Auction Options 78

Lowderman Cattle Co 79

McCaskill Farms . . . . . . . . 78

Milligan Herefords 97

Moffett Farms . . . . . . . . 78

Mud Creek Farms 78

Nature’s Acres 78

Newbold Farms Inc 97

Oak Hill Farm 97

Paquette Hereford Ranch 78, 97

Parish Farms 79

Plainview Stock Farms . . . . . . . 79

Prairie Cross, The 78

Prairie Meadow Herefords . . . . . . 97

Prairie Rose Cattle Co 78

Purple Reign 97

RGR Cattle Co 79

River Ridge Ranch & Cattle Co 97

Sayre Hereford Farm 98

Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords 98

Stephens and Loehr Herefords . . . . 98

Stumpf Land & Cattle 98

Sturdy Hereford Outlet . . . . . . . 78

West Wind Herefords 98

Young Cattle Co 78

INDIANA

A&H Herefords 112

Able Acres 112

Clinkenbeard Farms & Sons 112

Coal Creek Land and Cattle LLC 112

Deatsman Farms 112

Elzemeyer Polled Herefords . . . . . 112

Everhart Farms 112

Ferguson Farms . . . . . . . . 112

Gerber Land & Cattle 19, 98

Greenwood Family Herefords 112

Gunn Bros Cattle Co 112

Hayhurst Farms 112

JLG Polled Herefords 98

Kesling Polled Herefords 98

Laudeman Family, Gale . . . . . 98

McFatridge Cattle Co 98

IOWA

Amos Hereford Farm 10 9

Deppe Bros Cattle Co . . . . . . . 109

Goehring Herefords 109

Jackson Hereford Farms . . . . . . 109

K7 Herefords 109

Petersen Herefords 109

Pitt Farms Herefords 109

R&R Cattle Co 109

Sorensen Family, Mike 109

Stream Cattle Co 98 Wiese & Sons 98

KANSAS

Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords 98

Davis Herefords 98

Douthit Herefords 98

GLM Herefords 98

Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co 98 Herbel Herefords 98

Jamison Herefords . . . . . . . 98

Jensen Bros 98

Malone Hereford Farm 71 Mill Creek Ranch 98

MM Ranch Polled Herefords 98 Oleen Cattle Co 98

Sandhill Farms 98

Schu-Lar Herefords LLC . . . . . . 99 Springhill Herefords 99

Umberger Polled Herefords . . . . . 99

VJS Polled Herefords 99

KENTUCKY

3R Herefords 81

B otkin Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 99

Boyd Beef Cattle 99 Chambliss Hereford Farms 99 Clifford Farms 81

Dogwood Farm 81 JMS Polled Herefords 81

Matheny Herefords 82, 99 Tucker Stock Farms 99 Wells Farm 81

MARYLAND

Church View Farm 85 East Side Farm 85,99

Foggy Bottom Farm 99 Fountain Valley Farm . . . . . . . 85 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle 99 SCH Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 99

MICHIGAN

Bramschreiber Hereford Farm 69

Breasbois Farms 69 Candy -Jar Herefords . . . . . . . . 69

Cedar Creek Herefords 69

Cottonwood Springs . . . . . . . . 69

Grand Meadows Farm 69

Hanson’s Double G Herefords 99

MacNaughton, Ron and Jill 69

McDonald Farm 69

Rottman, Phil and Chris 69

Sugar Sweet Ranch 69

MINNESOTA

DaKitch Hereford Farms 99

Delaney Herefords 99

Go-Pher The Purple Sale 34 Krogstad Polled Herefords . . . . . . 99

L awrence Herefords 99 Schafer Herefords . . . . . . . . 99 Springwater Polled Herefords 99

MISSISSIPPI

Broadlawn Farm Polled Herefords 82

Caldwell Hereford Ranch 99

Leaning Cedar Herefords 99

McGuffee Polled Herefords 99 S and W Herefords . . . . . . . . 100

MISSOURI

AbraKadabra Cattle Co 71

Bellis Family, Jim D 71

Biglieni Farms 100

Blue Ribbon Farms 70

B onebrake Herefords . . . . . . 70, 100

Bradshaw Ranch 70

Central Missouri Polled Hereford Assn 70

Doss Hereford Farms 71

Duvall Polled Herefords 70

Falling Timber Farm 100

Findley Farms 100

Harding Bros Herefords . . . . . . 100

High Prairie Farm 10 0

Illg Cattle Co . . . . . . . 100

Journagan Ranch/ Missouri State University 71, 100

Lacy’s Red Angus & Polled Herefeords 70

McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch 71

Mead Farms . . . . . . . . . 70

Menzies Cattle Co LLC 71, 100

Miller Herefords . . . . . . . . 70

Reed Farms 71

Reynolds Herefords 70

Shoenberger Polled Herefords 71, 100

Steinbeck Farms 70

Storie Farms 71

WMC Cattle Co 71

WPH Ranch . . . . . . . . 70

MONTANA

Bar Star Cattle Co 21

Churchill Cattle Co 28, 29

Cooper Hereford Ranch 100

Curlew Cattle Co 100

Ehlke Herefords . . . . . . . . 100

Feddes Herefords 100

Holden Herefords 100

J Bar E Herefords 100

L Bar W Cattle Co 100

McMurry Cattle 100

Mohican West 102

Thomas Herefords . . . . . . 100

Wichman Herefords 10 0

NEBRASKA

7 Mill Iron Ranch 100

Fisher Family, Lowell 100

Frenzen and Family, Galen 100

Henkel Polled Herefords . . . . . . 101

Hoffman Ranch 101

JB Ranch Polled Herefords . . . . . 101

Moeller & Sons, Albert 101

Monahan Cattle Co 101

Ridder Hereford Ranch 101

Schutte & Sons 101

Snowshoe Cattle Co 101

Upstream Ranch 101

Valley Creek Ranch . . . . . . . 101

Van Newkirk Herefords 101

NEVADA

6D Land & Cattle 101

Brumley Farms 101

Genoa Livestock 101

Mrnak Hereford Ranch . . . . . . 101

NEW JERSEY

Grass Pond Farm 101

NEW MEXICO

B&H Herefords 101

Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC 101

Cornerstone Ranch 101

King Herefords 101

Pérez Cattle Co 101

West Star Herefords 101

NEW YORK

Glade Haven Herefords 101

Spring Pond Farm 101

Stone House Farm 102

NORTH CAROLINA

Brent Creech Taylor’s Mill Farm . . . . 102

Claxton Farm LLC 102

Double J Farm LLC 82

Five J’s Cattle Co 81

Four B Farm 82

P&J Farms 82

Rhyneland Farms 85

W&A Hereford Farm . . . . . . 85

Will-Via Polled Herefords 102

NORTH DAKOTA

Mrnak Hereford Ranch 102

OHIO

Berg Polled Herefords LLC . . . . . 83

Buckeye Hereford Assn 83

J&L Cattle Services 83

Mohican Polled Hereford Farm 83, 102

Ostgaard Cattle Co 83

Pugh Central Station Livestock 83

Rippling Rock Hereford Farm 83

Sunny Side Farm . . . . . . 83

Sunnyside Stock Farms 83

Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn . 83

OKLAHOMA

Darnell Hereford Ranch 102

Dennis Ranch 102

Dufur Herefords . . . . . . . 102

Flying G Ranch 102

G4G Cattle Co . . . . . . . 102

Headquarters Herefords 102

Loewen Herefords 102

Messner Herefords 102

Moler, Don 102

P&R Herefords LLC 102

Sadler Ranches 13

T/R Cattle Co . . . . . . . . 102

OREGON

Bar One Ranch 102

Bird Herefords 102

Harrell Hereford Ranch 102

High Desert Cattle Co 103

Hufford’s Herefords . . . . . . . 103

Vollstedt Farms Polled Herefords 103

PENNSYLVANIA

4G Registered Herefords 103

Bar-H Farms 103

Deana Jak Farms Inc 103

Slaytons’ BearDance . . . . . . 85 Stone Ridge Manor 85

SOUTH CAROLINA

Forrest Polled Herefords 81

Fowken Farm . . . . . . . . 81 Keese Herefords 103

SOUTH DAKOTA

Bar JZ Ranches 103

Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch 103

Blume Herefords 103

Eggers Southview Farms . . . . . . 103

Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch 27, 103 Frederickson Ranch . . . . . . 103

Hoffman Herefords 103 JBN Livestock 103 K&B Herefords 103

LaGrand Angus and Hereford Ranch 103

Ollerich Brothers Herefords 103 Rausch Herefords 23, 103 Stenberg Herefords . . . . . . 103 Thorstenson Hereford Ranch 103

TENNESSEE

Burns Farms 1

C andy Meadow Farms 81

Coley Herefords 103 Jackson Farms . . . . . . . . . 103

Mud Creek Farms 103 Parker Bros 81

Roberson’s Polled Herefords 104

Rogan Farms Herefords 82, 104

Triple L Ranch 104

Walker Herefords 7 Woodard Hereford Farms . . . . . . 104

TEXAS

Atlas Farms 104

B&C Cattle Co 104

Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch 104 Barber Ranch 104

Case Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . 104

Chastain Cattle Co 104 Dudley Bros . . . . . . . . 104

G3 Ranch 104

GKB Cattle 104

H2 Ranch and Cattle Co 104

Indian Mound Ranch . . . . . . . 104

Metch Polled Herefords 104 Noack Hereford Ranch 104

Nolan Herefords 104 Powell, James L 104 Redbird Ranch 104

Rockin’ W Polled Herefords 104

Rocking Chair Ranch . . . . . 104

Skrivanek Ranches 104

Still River Ranch . . . . . . 105

Sunny Hill Ranch 105

Texas Hereford Assn 105

Williams Family Herefords 105 Willis Polled Herefords 105

UTAH

Cache Cattle 105

Circle BJ Polled Hereford Ranch 105 JB Herefords 105

Johansen Herefords 105 Rees Bros 105

VIRGINIA

Deer Track Farm 85 Hereford Hollow Farm 82 Knoll Crest Farm 85 Quail Hollow Herefords 85 Thistle Tree Farm 105

WASHINGTON

BB Cattle Co IFC CX Ranch 105

Diamond M Ranch 105 Ottley Herefords 105

WEST VIRGINIA

Cottage Hill Farm 107

Cottle Brothers Farm 107 Goff & Sons, A 107 Grandview Hereford Farm 107 Grassy Run Farms 107

Haught Farms 85

Knotts Polled Herefords . . . . . . 107

Law & Sons, David 107 Litton Livestock . . . . . . . 107 McDonald Polled Herefords 107 Westfall Polled Herefords 105

WISCONSIN

Bacon Branch Beef . . . . . . . . 74

B oettcher’s Brookview Acres 75

C&L Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . 75

H&H Cattle Farm 74

Huth Polled Herefords 74

L arson Hereford Farms 74

Lietzau Hereford Farm 75

Lininger Farms 75

MGM Polled Herefords 75

Narrows Creek Farm 75

Ne xt Generation Genetics 74

O leson Family Farm 75

O tter Creek Polled Herefords . . . . . . 74

Pierce’s Hereford Haven 75

Plum River Ranch 74

S androck Ranch Herefords 105

Spaeth Farms 74

Starck Century Farm 74

Starr Polled Herefords 75

Steiny’s Herefords . . . . . . .75

Whiskey Run Farms 75

Windy Hills Herefords . . . . . . 74

WYOMING

Berry’s, The 105

Largent and Sons 105

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch . . . . . . 105

Micheli Herefords 105

NJW Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 105

Ochsner-Roth Cattle Co 105

Wilhelm Cattle 105

CANADA

Elmlodge Polled Herefords . . . . . 106

Golden Oak Livestock 41

Hill 70 Quantock Ranch 35

Me donte Highlands Polled Herefords 106

SERVICES

Allflex 61

B essler Inc , James F . . . . . . . . 106

BioZyme Inc 59

Birdwell, Joel 106

Bock, Aaron 106

Booker, C D 106

Burks, Eddie 106

Carper, Thomas 106

Cattle Max . . . . . . . . 53

Circle H Headquarters LLC 106

Conover, Al . . . . . . . . 106

Drees, Eric 106

Emmons Ultrasounding 106

Gallagher 57

Hereford Youth Foundation of America 25

Jensen Livestock Agency 106

Lathrop Livestock Transportation 10 6

Layton, Dustin N . . . . . . . . 106

Lowderman, Cody 106

Lowderman, Monte . . . . . . . 10 6

MCS Auction Inc 106

Merck Animal Health 65

Sale Day Online 11

Schacher Auction Services 106

Sims Plus LLC 106

Stith, Dale 106

Stout, Justin B . . . . . . . . 106

Sullivan Supply 22, 64

T Bar C Cattle Co Ltd . . . . . . . 107

Wendt, Kevin 107