December 2023 Hereford World Magazine

The voice of the American Hereford Association | December 2023

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CONTENTS December 2023

The voice of the American Hereford Association

American Hereford Association, Numbers Matter. Efficiency Pays.

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Hereford breeders gathered in Kansas City for the Annual Membership Meeting and Educational Forum.

Starting on Page 26, share the celebration of breed and breeder accomplishments, as well as unfolding Hereford opportunity.

COLUMNS 4 | World’s Perspective

Decisions, Decisions Make the right selections this winter and spring.

6 | Breed Focus

Celebrate Our Family Annual Meeting and Educational Forum highlight breed opportunity and excitement.

8 | Member Service

MyHerd — HerfNet Plus More With HerfNet’s Dec. 1 retirement, MyHerd offers members the same favorite features and more.

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10 | What’s New?

Association News and Events Participate in the 2023 Season of Giving Dec. 4-8, attend January national shows and watch for DNA pricing changes effective Jan. 1.

12 | Board Action

Highlights of the Fall 2023 Board Meeting Board action and updates.

14 | Performance Matters

16 | CHB Bites

Breaking Barriers Food shows are an essential gateway to new Certified Hereford Beef® customers.

18 | Youth Movement

Confidence, Community and Connection National Junior Hereford Association members participate in first Meet-Up.

What to Know About DB Learn more about a recently identified novel genetic abnormality.

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Other Features 68 Cattlemen’s Congress Preview

The American Hereford Association invites you to Oklahoma City, Okla., for the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Hereford Sale Jan. 3-6. Hereford Night in OKC is set for Jan. 5, 6 p.m., in the Super Barn Sale Arena.

70 Winter-Ready

Preparing cows and heifers for a successful calving season.

— by Mark Z. Johnson

74 Meeting Customer Expectations

Committing to genetics and customer success. — by Will Fiske

DEPARTMENTS 20 | Foundation’s Focus

Kansas City Lights Shine on Juniors Hereford juniors highlighted at American Hereford Association Annual Meeting.

22 | Communications Corner

Leverage the Hereford Message Everyone can help share the breed’s advantages.

Cover photo: “Herefords on Ice” taken by Sara Rader at Rader Herefords, Mt. Vernon, Texas.

5 Contacts 78 ACT’s Playbook 80 From the Field 84 Sales Digest 94 Open Shows 108 Calendar of Events 110 Advertisers’ Index

24 | Hereford Women

Ladies at the Royal National Hereford Women held their Annual Meeting.

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World’s Perspective

Decisions, Decisions

by Sydnee Shive

Make the right selections this winter and spring.

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

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We’re quickly approaching the holidays and picking a Christmas tree is hard work. The options are endless. Do I want a 7-foot artificial fir with white lights, or maybe multi-colored lights?

I even considered a pink tree or one of those upside-down trees — nothing is off the table.

And then, I need to answer the question: How am I going to decorate it? I grew up decorating a tree with mix-matched ornaments, from Barbies and Breyer horses to John Deere tractors and handmade glass icicles.

Our Christmas tree was adorned with a collection of experiences, sentimental items, things we enjoyed and places we’ve been. Do I deviate from family tradition and pick up a box of carefully curated ornaments from Hobby Lobby?

I had too many questions and not enough answers. So, I went to work, researching prices, reading reviews, seeking advice from friends, etc.

The hunt for a Christmas tree suiting my budget and snug apartment is not unlike the search for the next bull prospect or donor pen addition.

There are questions to research, goals to outline and budgets to consider.

While the fall sale season is complete, bull sale season is right around the corner. And whatever you end up with, you’ll have to look at, maintain and use. Similar to my Christmas tree, the animal will call your place home for years. It must be a good fit.

I didn’t put a Christmas tree up last year. I didn’t think I needed one, until its absence made me homesick. This year, I landed on a 7.5-foot artificial Augusta pine. I’ll spend the rest of my life collecting ornaments and decorations for my tree, as is my family tradition. A box of ornaments from a store would only be a short-term solution — and not one that works for me.

I know what’s going to suit me. Like the Christmas tree, there are countless options and ways you can go, and every herd and its needs are different.

Make sure you know the same when purchasing your bulls and other livestock this spring.

In this issue

The December 2023 Hereford World is packed with coverage from the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Educational Forum, held Oct. 19-22, beginning on Page 26. You’ll find the newly elected Board of Directors, Hereford Hall of Fame and Merit inductees, American Royal champions and more throughout the special section.

The holiday season means events like Cattlemen’s Congress are approaching quickly. This year’s Hereford Herdsman of the Year candidates and Cattlemen’s Congress preview can be found on Page 68.

This year’s Annual Meeting theme was “Efficiency Pays. Numbers Matter.” However, throughout the four days, another theme was present: people. The people are what make the Hereford breed successful.

Hall of Fame inductee Marty Lueck summed it up best: “I had a friend and a mentor I worked with while I was on the American Polled Hereford Association Board when he was director of field staff, Johnny Winston.

If I’ve heard him say this once, I’ve heard him say it 100 times. He’d get up and give his pre-sale speech, and he’d say, ‘Folks, we all call this the cattle business. But it’s really a people business.’ And because of all the people in this room, and the ones that came before us and the ones that will come after us, that’s going to hold true.”

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Contacts

| American Hereford Association

| Certified Hereford Beef Staff

AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

| Commercial Programs

Address: 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3757 • Fax 816-243-1314 hworld@hereford.org • Hereford.org President Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo. Vice president Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas Directors Term expires 2024 Jerome Ollerich, Winner, S.D. Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va. Term expires 2025 Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo. Term expires 2026 Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.

Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.

Term expires 2027 Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.

Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.

Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark.

Director of commercial programs Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org Commercial marketing partner - Western Region Jake Drost, jdrost@hereford.org

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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 Kouba, lkouba@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

Member Cattle Registration Fees Age of calf Up to 4 months 4-8 months 8-12 months More than 12 months

Regular $14.50 $20.50 $27.50 $52.50

President and chief executive officer Amari Seiferman, aseiferman@herefordbeef.org Brand manager Ty Ragsdale, tragsdale@herefordbeef.org

Electronic $12.50 $17.50 $22.50 $52.50

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, kmiller@hereford.org Creative services coordinator Bailey Lewis, blewis@hereford.org Editorial designer/assistant Cindy Himmelberg Graphic designers Sharon Blank and Teri Wolfgang Contributing writers Will Fiske and Mark Z. Johnson

WEDNESDAY,

FEB. 14th, 2024 at Stockmen’s West in Dickinson, ND.

Selling will be a rugged line up of 35 yearling Hereford bulls and 15 two year olds.

Long bodied, dependable cattle that are guaranteed to go out and get the job done!

We will be offering a solid set of ET Calves out of our proven donor cow SR Bakkette 553C (Reg. #43613447), purchased in 2016 from Stuber Ranch. She consistently raises top sellers that have found homes in various registered herds, including Knippling Herefords and Melchers.

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Western Region – Emilee Holt Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ore., Utah and Wash.

208-965-3130, eholt@hereford.org Mountain Region – Kevin Murnin Colo., Mont., N.D., Wyo., central and western Canada 406-853-4638, kmurnin@hereford.org North Central Region – Aaron Friedt Kan., Minn., Neb. and S.D. 701-590-9597, afriedt@hereford.org Upper Midwest Region – Noah Benedict Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. 217-372-8009, noahb@hereford.org Southwest Region – Cord Weinheimer Ark., La., N.M., Okla. and Texas 830-456-3749, cweinheimer@hereford.org Eastern Region – Tommy Coley Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 815-988-7051, tcoley@hereford.org Central Region – Joe Rickabaugh Iowa, Mo. and eastern Canada 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.

Member of Commercial advertising representative Jay Carlson, Carlson Media Group LLC 913-967-9085, jay@carlsonmediagroup.com The publisher reserves the right to decline any advertising for any reason at any time without liability, even though previously acknowledged or accepted.

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Annual BULL SALE

Sires of these calves include FH 0945 Mark Domino 928 MD (Reg. #44055241) and BR BELLE AIR 6011 (Reg. #43724674)

928 is a home-raised son of the 0945 bull from Lester Schafer. These calves will combine their mother’s length and depth of side with 928’s rib shape and capacity. Look at these boys to add some pop and carcass to your herd.

We continue to be impressed with Belle Air and his progeny and decided his EPD’s and looks would mix great on 553 and we weren’t wrong! Wide topped with ample base width these calves are performing.

www.Friedtherefords.com Gary Friedt 701-824-2300 Megan & Dusty Dukart 701-290-7230 Aaron Friedt 701-590-9597

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Breed Focus

Celebrate Our Family

by Jack Ward

Annual Meeting and Educational Forum highlight breed opportunity and excitement.

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

The holiday season is always a time for families and friends to share memories, make new ones and reflect on their many blessings. Being part of the broader agricultural community and the Hereford family are two such blessings. This reality is underscored every time folks gather for an event like the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Educational Forum, which you will read about in this issue starting on Page 26. In fact, the Educational Forum was expanded by a half-day this year, based on member input.

Educational Forum highlights

This year’s Educational Forum revolved around the theme of “Numbers Matter. Efficiency Pays.” which underscores the Hereford breed’s value and opportunity in the commercial cow-calf sector.

Once again, this year’s educational program featured industry leaders at the forefront of their respective fields sharing insights and information about innovative research, cutting edge technology and crucial industry topics.

Participants also had the opportunity to learn more about specific AHA tools and services to help them and their customers.

Gene editing This year’s Educational Forum began with industry leaders providing insights to gene editing — the technology itself, as well as current federal and corporate policies regarding the use of the technology in the U.S. cattle and beef industries, including the current understanding of consumer acceptance.

AHA members in attendance fostered a candid, heartfelt discussion about the potential role of gene editing technology in the seedstock business.

Hereford and heterosis economics There was a lot of excitement surrounding a new economic analysis of Hereford and crossbreeding advantages in the commercial cow-calf sector. Charley Martinez, University of Tennessee Extension agricultural economics specialist, conducted the analysis for AHA. Using documented Hereford advantages from previous research, Martinez modeled the economic difference between utilizing a Hereford bull or an Angus bull on predominantly Angus-based cows over 10 years.

Hereford performance and opportunity beyond the pasture Garrett Parsons, Midwest PMS consulting nutritionist, and Lee Mayo, HRC Feed Yards LLC manager, presented results from the latest Hereford Feedout Program and National Junior Hereford Association Fed Steer Shootout.

They shared insights to how Hereford genetics fit industry value drivers, as well as opportunities for further improvement.

Commercial cow efficiency David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, explained ongoing research his team is conducting in the area of forage-based cow feed efficiency and how managing mature cow size can benefit commercial producers.

Sustainability selection tools Mark Enns, Colorado State University (CSU) beef cattle geneticist, shared updates about the collaborative sustainability research project being continued on page 13...

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2 NIGHTS 2 SALES IN OKC! JANUARY 4 & 5, 2024

SELLING EMBRYOS FROM “THE CARCASS QUEEN”!

Hereford Eve in OKC Frozen Genetics Sale, January 4 at Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

SELLING 4 OF EACH MATING: Confidence X The Carcass Queen Merit X The Carcass Queen

Embryos Sell Jan. 4

WALKER LASS X51 Y479 333

KJ IF 45C CONFIDENCE 609K ET

SELLING PICK OF OUR SPRING 2024 ET CALVES

Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale, January 5 at Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

SPRING 2024 ET MATINGS: SIRE EXR Generator 0333 C Arlo 2135 Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 C GBK Guardian SR Expedition 619G C Arlo 2135 Land Slinger 2296 1046 Bar JZ On Demand 619K Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 Land Slinger 2296 1046 Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 Land Slinger 2296 1046 Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337 DVOR 619G 933 Explorer 110J Whitehawk 590F Outlier 778J

Pick Sells Jan. 5

DAM 043H (44124072) 9195 (44210218) 0234 (44130452) 144J (442550140) G3 (44000354) 766E (43797534) 17J (44222786) 0227 (44130454) 0227 (44130454) 2042 (43329649) 9195 (44210218) 427B (43475311) 3F (43887037) 0227 (44130454) 0067 (44122896)

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Member Service

MyHerd — HerfNet Plus More

by Laura Kouba

The HerfNet system retired Dec. 1. We know many American Hereford Association (AHA) members have used that system as the primary animal search option since 2000. With that said, the HerfNet platform and its programming was at the end of its “life.” The Association could no longer get support for the program or make any changes to the aging system.

Over the years, Hereford breeders asked for new features to be implemented. To meet those requests, the Association moved to a new platform. All the search features offered through HerfNet, plus more, are now available on MyHerd. The AHA also implemented new features with MyHerd, such as saving an Animal Search or a list of animals to search.

The platform also boasts expanded and improved search criteria, as well as the ability to easily download a list of up to 112 data points on owned animals.

Anything AHA members could do in HerfNet, they can do in MyHerd — plus more. MyHerd is a live system. This means the program offers only the most up-todate information possible.

Keep in mind, on MyHerd, you can invite multiple users to the same membership/account.

Once you establish a MyHerd login, you may invite others to use your account. This comes in handy when a ranch has multiple employees that need to log-on to enter or look up information.

Instead of just sharing your login

Reminder: Spring Inventory Early Bird Deadline – Jan. 15 Spring 2024 herd inventories were generated this month for Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) members. Check your mail or your MyHerd.org account for your herd inventory. Remember, it must be turned in by Jan. 15, 2024, to receive a $0.25 per-head discount on every female maintained on the inventory. Inventories turned in between Jan. 16 – March 1, 2024, 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, 2024, will incur the $2 per-head surcharge. Every dam must be listed on the current inventory if you intend to register and record her calf’s weaning performance data through Whole Herd TPR.

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information, all employees can have their own, secure login.

Here to help

We know “new” can often mean scary, but we’re here to help. Stay tuned to future Hereford World articles for more details on the new search features and how they can benefit you and your buyers. Also be sure to check out step-by-step tutorials, recorded webinars, educational videos and more on the AHA resources page, Hereford.org/myherd-search. As always, feel free to call or email the customer service department to have them walk you through these new features as well.

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

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wishing you lots of Herefords under the tree this year Roy & Marie Barnes

Shelly Patton-McQuaig Marketing 229-402-7232

Kevin Atkins Manager 256-706-9405 Shly McQuaig

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.

Member Services HerfNet ends Dec. 1, 2023

The American Hereford Association (AHA) recently released dynamic search features in MyHerd to allow members and commercial producers access to a more robust set of information. These MyHerd features are capable of the same functions as HerfNet, and more.

HerfNet is retired as of Dec. 1.

AHA encourages producers to learn the capabilities of the new MyHerd search functions. Tutorials and other resources are available at Hereford.org/member-services/ register-an-animal/myherd-tutorials.

Youth HYFA Season of Giving

In December, the second annual Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) Season of Giving will take place. Dedicated to HYFA’s pillars, generous donors will rise to the challenge of giving a different amount each day of the week from Dec. 4-8. If enough money is brought in by other donors throughout that day, the challenge value will be unlocked.

Any amount helps unlock these challenges and raises funds for HYFA that will support generations to come.

Grand Drive to 25

To celebrate 25 years of the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), HYFA is offering special Grand Drive to 25 donor packages to all of their valued partners who make up the history and future of the JNHE. Twenty-five years of the JNHE would not be possible without HYFA’s circle of donors. Help grow the lasting legacy of the JNHE. One-

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to five-year packages are available and may be customized to fit each donor. Please contact HYFA today to learn about the Grand Drive to 25 and pledge your annual support.

account. There is no surcharge for members who submit DNA via TSUs or blood cards.

National Shows Plan to attend these January 2024 national shows

The AHA and Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) are offering a dynamic communications internship for college students to assist with AHA communication efforts and production of the Hereford World and Baldy Advantage publications. To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, three writing samples or a portfolio, and references to Taylor Belle Matheny, tmatheny@hereford.org,

by Jan. 15, 2024. Find the full posting at Hereford.org/careers.

Cattlemen’s Congress: Jan. 3-6, 2024, Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Hereford Eve in OKC Frozen Genetics Sale: Jan. 4 – 6:30 p.m.

• Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale: Jan. 5 – 6 p.m.

National Western Stock Show: Jan. 11-13, 2024, Denver, Colo.

• National Western Hereford Sale: Jan. 12 – 4 p.m.

Fort Worth Stock Show: Jan. 29, 2024, Fort Worth, Texas

Association News DNA pricing changes

The AHA will have a new pricing structure for DNA testing, effective Jan. 1, 2024. DNA test pricing will be based on animal age, similar to how registration fees are structured.

DNA test prices will be based on the calf’s age when the test is ordered from AHA: • Up to 6 months – $30 • 6-12 months – $46 • More than 12 months – $60 The AHA also adopted a new pricing policy based on DNA sample type. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, AHA members will no longer receive a monthly Tissue Sample Unit (TSU) credit. Members submitting DNA via hair will be charged $4 per sample, which will be billed at the end of every month to the member’s

2024 AHA/HPI communications internship applications open

Apply for 2024 youth activities and foundation internship

The AHA will be hiring one or two summer 2024 youth activities interns to assist with event planning, management and coverage, including JNHE and Faces of Leadership Conference. Applications are due Jan. 15, 2024. Apply online and find more information at Hereford.org/careers.

JNHE ambassador program accepting applicants for 2024

College students are invited to apply for the JNHE ambassador program.

Ambassadors assist the National Junior Hereford Association board and AHA staff during a three-week long internship. Ambassadors will arrive in Kansas City prior to the JNHE and will work through the duration of the event. Applications are due Jan. 15, 2024. Apply online and find more information at Hereford.org/careers.

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Board Action

Highlights of Fall 2023 Board Meeting

The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors met Oct. 18-19, 2023, at the AHA headquarters, Kansas City, Mo. Board actions and updates are presented below.

Finance and audit

The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors, by unanimous vote, approved the audit report presented by Marc Johnson, Pinion principal, and Rhonda Holdman, Pinion senior associate.

AHA total assets were $19,129,499 with a net change in net assets of $855,341.

Breed improvement

Staff reported the new DNA pricing structure that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Staff also provided updates about the University of Illinois maternal efficiency research project and the Colorado State University/AgNext sustainability research project.

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Staff reported the new Baldy Advantage magazine targeted at commercial cow-calf producers

Pictured (l to r) are: Bill Goehring, retiring AHA president; Becky King-Spindle and Whitey Hunt.

has received positive feedback with more than 100 phonein requests for subscriptions, spawned by the news release announcement shared by industry media. Staff also shared the positive results of increasingly

2024 Committee and Board Appointments Executive: Wyatt Agar (chairman), Bob Schaffer, Jerome Ollerich, Chad Breeding Finance/Audit: Bob Schaffer (chairman), Chad Breeding, Travis McConnaughy, Jim Coley, Scott Sullivan Breed Improvement: Chad Breeding (chairman), Travis McConnaughy, Austin Snedden, Jerry Delaney, Cindy Pribil Marketing/Communications: Hampton Cornelius (chairman), Bob Schaffer, Lou Ellen Harr, Austin Snedden, Jerry Delaney Show and Sale: Lou Ellen Harr (chairman), Chad Breeding, Austin Snedden, Jim Coley, Cindy Pribil Hereford Publications Inc.: Travis McConnaughy (chairman), Jerome Ollerich, Lou Ellen Harr, Hampton Cornelius, Scott Sullivan

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Member Service: Jim Coley (chairman), Jerome Ollerich, Bob Schaffer, Hampton Cornelius, Cindy Pribil Commercial Programs: Austin Snedden (chairman), Travis McConnaughy, Hampton Cornelius, Lou Ellen Harr, Jerry Delaney Hall of Fame/Merit: Jerome Ollerich (chairman), Bob Schaffer, Chad Breeding, Jim Coley, Scott Sullivan Hereford Legacy Fund Board: John Loewen (chairman), Bruce Everhart, Bill King, Kevin Schultz and Eric Walker Junior Liaison: Lou Ellen Harr

aggressive breeder digital and social media marketing.

Show and sale

The AHA Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the following list of names presented by the National Junior Hereford Association board of directors as potential judges for the 2024 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo: Blake Nelson Donnie Robertson Brandon Callis Kevin and Brady Jensen Mark Hoge Mark Core Brigham Stewart The Board voted unanimously to host the 2025 National Sale at Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Commercial programs

Staff updated the Board on the Hereford Feedout Programs and AHA commercial programs.

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Staff also highlighted the growth of various Hereford-influenced feeder calf and replacement female marketing programs, and increasing AHA regional staff focus on these opportunities.

Marketing and communications

The AHA marketing team shared the latest regional insert for the Western region marketing campaign.

The team also explained results of a recently completed economic analysis from Charley Martinez at the University of Tennessee, which will anchor the new AHA national advertising campaign. The analysis compares the economics of breeding an Angus-based cow herd to a Hereford bull or an Angus bull over a 10-year period.

Other updates included social media analytics, AHA website

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conducted by AHA, CSU and AgNext. Individual methane emissions and nitrogen excretion measures are collected at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb. Thus far, sire differences explain a majority of the variation. As the research team evaluates the data and the opportunity to develop selection tools, Enns explained they are exploring other ways to leverage data collected through various AHA projects and Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™).

Effective customer service Mark Core, Vermeer Corporation executive vice president and chief marketing officer, highlighted the power of a thoughtful, deliberate customer service strategy that strengthens relationships and customer retention. He challenged the audience to use meaningful data in the process and to spend more time working on their businesses through marketing. Shayne Wiese, Wiese Hereford.org

redesign, video production and growth of the AHA podcast.

Certified Hereford Beef®

Craig Bacon, chairman of Certified Hereford Beef (CHB), and Amari Seiferman, CHB president, shared that total CHB product distributed increased 2% year over year and total volume to licensed partners increased 10% year over year.

Gene edit request

The AHA Board re-introduced the tabled pre-approval request by a breeder, and supported by Acceligen, for an Intentional Genetic Alteration (IGA) to convert a horned to a polled animal. A motion was made to approve the request. By a majority vote, the motion failed.

and Sons Herefords, joined Core to share how he and his family partners collect and utilize information from past, current and potential customers.

Innovative partners The AHA is fortunate to have corporate partners who help support the Annual Meeting and Educational Forum.

Tim Parks, ruminant technical services manager, Merck Animal Health — one of our valued partners — highlighted exciting new individual animal health monitoring technology.

Kenny Stauffer, director of key accounts-livestock team USAC, NEOGEN — another valued partner — shared the new DNA test pricing structure for AHA members starting Jan. 1, 2024.

Achievers and leaders

Recognizing outstanding achievement is a high point of each Annual Meeting and Educational Forum. Honors range from scholarships for Hereford juniors and crowning a new National

Election of officers

The Board elected the following officers for fiscal year 2024: President: Wyatt Agar Vice President: Chad Breeding 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 Whitey Hunt to serve as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) representative.

Hereford Queen to recognizing national show award winners.

A new highlight was recognition of the Hereford Commercial Producer of the Year, which went to Circle B, LLC in Bighorn, Mont. This sprawling commercial cow-calf operation focuses on using Hereford bulls to build black baldies.

Perhaps the most anticipated awards each year recognize individuals who have dedicated decades to furthering the breed and the beef cattle industry — Golden and Century Breeders, as well as inductees to the breed’s Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit.

Congratulations to all.

This is also the time when state delegates elect new AHA Directors. Thanks to all of the candidates and congratulations to the new Directors: Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.; Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.; and Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark. Merry Christmas to the family!

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Performance Matters

What to Know About DB

by Shane Bedwell

Learn more about a recently identified novel genetic abnormality.

The American Hereford Association (AHA), in collaboration with Dr. David Steffen and Dr. Jessica Petersen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), have discovered a novel defect in Hereford cattle called Delayed Blindness (DB). This genetic defect is considered autosomal recessive, meaning an affected calf must have two carrier parents.

Overview

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.

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The AHA has received information from members over the last few years about cattle that appeared to be blind. Per AHA rules these cases were referred to Dr. Steffen at UNL for diagnosis. In each case, the animal had no apparent deficit in vision as a calf, with indications of vision loss being noted at approximately 9-12 months of age. In a novel setting, the cattle had difficulty navigating their surroundings and would bump into stationary objects. An in-depth ophthalmologic evaluation of the cattle suspected to be blind confirmed retinal degeneration, lack of a menace response (reaction to something being moved toward the eye) and little to no response to light stimuli as determined by an electroretinogram (ERG). The clinical evaluations confirmed blindness in each case.

Blind animals were reported in several different herds across multiple regions of the U.S. Pedigree records demonstrated a common sire in the pedigree of both the sire and dam of each affected animal, suggesting a new deleterious recessive genetic variant might be to blame for blindness in these cattle. Utilizing whole-genome sequencing, the UNL research team identified a mutation in each blind Hereford consistent with a recessive mode of inheritance.

Researchers then developed a single-marker assay to genotype

additional animals to validate the result. Genotyping of additional animals identified other Hereford cattle that were homozygous for the variant. Upon investigation, those animals were confirmed to be blind, supporting the identified variant as causative of the condition. The gene in which the mutation was identified is known to be important to retinal health and function. In humans, mutations in the same gene lead to similar clinical observations and progressive blindness.

It’s important to note this condition is not associated with the amount of pigment around the eyes; the appearance of the eyes is normal (they do not become cloudy or white).

However, researchers believe the blind animals are at a greater risk of injuring their eyes due to difficulty navigating their environment. Carriers of the mutation appear to be healthy.

AHA and the UNL worked with NEOGEN to develop a commercially available test so breeders can submit DNA for testing or test previously submitted samples on file at the AHA. This test is a standalone test. It is not part of any current genotype panels used to test animals. The cost of the DB standalone test is $20. If DB is ordered in conjunction with a genomic profile the add-on charge will be $13.

Identifying and managing

The AHA suggests first testing impacted pedigrees in order to help identify breaks in transmission through the pedigree. Currently, breeders should expect typical turnaround time for genotyping when submitting for DB testing.

To aid in determining which animals to test, breeders can utilize the “potential carrier” search tool in MyHerd. It is located under the DNA tab on the MyHerd search Hereford.org

platform. Simply login into your MyHerd account, and you will have search access to your active registered animals and dams under the owner tab. It is important to realize that the MyHerd search is a real-time platform.

Therefore, the AHA recommends breeders run the search periodically over the next couple months as pedigree relationships will be broken as more animals are tested and identified as either carriers or free from the condition, which could implicate animals in other herds. Breeders can find animals that have been tested for DB at https://www.myherd.org/web/ USHF/AnimalSearch/List.

The AHA, on Nov. 21, 2023, published lists of animals directly involved in the DB cases submitted to UNL for research, and subsequently identified as Delayed Blindness Affected (DBA), Delayed Blindness Carrier (DBC) or Delayed Blindness Free (DBF).

If you suspect a calf may be affected by DB, please alert the AHA or Dr. Steffen at the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center.

Both parties can assist with proper diagnosis and parentage verification for this or any other abnormalities you may encounter. If you identify suspect calves in your herd, be alert for testing availability as screening at-risk animals in the breeding population is critical to prevent future losses.

The AHA appreciates your cooperation with reporting cases of affected calves in order to identify this novel defect. Truly, it was a team effort between breeders, UNL and AHA staff to address this genetic condition. Fortunately, with new technology and advancements, breeders can work around this defect to continue to breed carrier animals if they choose, as opposed to culling affected genetic lines. We appreciate our strong membership and thank breeders in advance for their patience and cooperation.

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These 12 animals are identified as Delayed Blindness Affected (DBA), based on the cases submitted to UNL for research. They are listed on: https://www.myherd.org/ web/USHF/AnimalSearch/List.

Animal name

Registration number

Defect

WERK RACHAEL 784 ET

43846169

DBA

FBF GERTIE 1805 ET

43951256

DBA

FBF GINGER 1807 ET

43951258

DBA

KJ BJ 969A MISTY 429F ET

44004733

DBA

KJ BJ 969A MISTY 419F ET

44004729

DBA

HARKERS GABRIELLA G125

44068700

DBA

BOY HARLEY’S SENSATION 903G

44077548

DBA

MGM FLF MAL 4H ET

44145834

DBA

SLC 7968 ALEXA 14H

44179708

DBA

CFCC POPPY 307J ET

44288133

DBA

HME 2296 175 CAMEY K4 ET

44326749

DBA

HME 2020 175 CAMEY J22 ET

44326796

DBA

These six animals are identified as Delayed Blindness Carrier (DBC), based on the cases submitted to UNL for research. They are listed on: https://www.myherd.org/ web/USHF/AnimalSearch/List.

Animal name

Registration number

Defect

MM RSM STOCKMASTER 512

23839472

DBC

JB REMETEE 213

43056323

DBC

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET

43311175

DBC

KJ BJ 274S MISTY 969A ET

43443358

DBC

H MONTGOMERY 7437 ET

43799223

DBC

H JB TWO TIMIN CAMEY 175 ET

43896576

DBC

These two animals are identified as Delayed Blindness Free (DBF), based on the cases submitted to UNL for research. They are listed on: https://www.myherd.org/ web/USHF/AnimalSearch/List.

Animal name

Registration number

Defect

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X

43092364

DBF

R LEADER 6964

43500058

DBF

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CHB Bites

Breaking Barriers

“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.

This might sound familiar.

Even when the bulls you’re offering ring the bell for prospective customers, ones who understand the quality and benefits, they can be reluctant to make a change, unless what they’re currently using is failing miserably. Even then, it may take a turnover in decision makers before truly getting your foot in the door.

This is also a primary challenge facing food distributor salespeople as they work to get new retail and foodservice customers to add Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) to their offering.

“CHB performs exceptionally well in the marketplace. It speaks for itself in terms of product quality and consistency and the integrity of the Hereford breed and the story behind the product,” explains Amari Seiferman, CHB president and CEO. In fact, domestic and international CHB sales grew by 2% in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) despite historically high retail beef prices and increasing pressure on consumers’ disposable income.

“Even though our brand succeeds for customers, from an operational standpoint, adding a new premium branded product line to their current offering is a

in-depth training about CHB products and the compelling story behind them. CHB also provides partners with marketing and advertising assets that can be displayed at the point-of-purchase, such as in-store or meat case materials, as well as advertising and circulars designed to drive business to the retail location. Materials are available in English and Spanish.

“Our goal is to help drive traffic into the stores, so we work hard to help promote our partners in all forms of marketing and advertising platforms,” Seiferman says.

Introducing and building

complex decision for a restaurant or grocery store,” Seiferman explains.

Think in terms of everything from changing in-store signage and menus to training employees about the new brand and why it will benefit customers.

“Our CHB services are designed to make these transitions as seamless as possible for new licensees while also continuing to add value for current ones,” Seiferman says.

Using retailers as an example, CHB staff provide customers

Food shows are a key tool in the CHB arsenal to foster one-on-one interactions that drive customer retention and recruitment.

These shows can be sponsored by a variety of organizations and associations. Food distributors sponsor many of them to showcase products and programs to new and prospective customers.

These shows also enable CHB staff to leverage time and dollars by getting in front of many current and prospective customers at one time. Staff and partners displayed Certified Hereford Beef at 27 food shows in FY23. Attendance at each show ranged from a couple hundred to thousands.

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Beyond the Beef Packer Unless you spend significant time working with or within a particular beef industry segment, it can be hard to understand how the other sectors fit together.

Folks in the cattle business know the live side of the business — how seedstock producers provide genetics for commercial cow-calf producers to build cattle that will make their way through the stocker and backgrounding sectors, then on to the feedlot and ultimately the beef packer. Of course, it’s not always a direct step-by-step progression.

Beyond the packing house door, the line of progression and the sectors involved can seem as straightforward.

Broadly speaking, once beef leaves the packing house, it will flow one of three directions: to a further processor, a food retail distributor or a foodservice distributor.

These distributors range in size from a few employees to thousands.

“Processors further fabricate carcass subprimals into value-added items such as cut steaks, patties, deli meat and pre-cooked products. This industry segment adds value to under-utilized cuts which helps maximize carcass utilization,” explains Amari Seiferman, Certified Hereford Beef® president and CEO. “Food safety, product

“So much of what we do in marketing CHB revolves around breaking barriers,” Seiferman says.

“For food retailers and foodservice unfamiliar with CHB, we’re trying to break through and establish brand awareness. For those already familiar with or marketing the brand, we aim to establish and grow brand recognition, which in turn fosters brand loyalty.”

Along the way, CHB staff works to break through the broader barrier that exists between customers and consumers and the producers who grow their food.

That’s why CHB staff work hard to include Hereford producers at food shows, and in promotional material and the like.

quality and consistency are crucial in this sector because customer loyalty is dependent on product performance.”

She adds that further processors establish pricing and are instrumental in developing global markets.

Processors deliver product to retail /foodservice distributors, which also receive product from packers and packer processors.

“Retail and foodservice distributors provide sales and marketing solutions to grocery stores and restaurants,” Seiferman explains. “They are responsible for sourcing, pricing, selling and delivering product to grocery store and restaurant locations in their specific market areas. Product quality and consistency are also essential in this segment.”

So, when it comes to marketing CHB, the first step is getting distributors to carry the product. Then, it’s up to the sales force of each distributor to sell the CHB program and specific CHB products to retail and foodservice customers.

“The science and technology behind management practices employed by cattle producers is amazing, whether it’s utilizing cover crops to improve soil health, the commitment to animal wellbeing or the use of embryo transfer to advance genetic gain” Seiferman says. “Producers do these things

every day without necessarily thinking about what it means to customers, and it’s powerful.”

The agricultural production story resonates with food distributors and their retail and foodservice customers, especially when they hear it from a producer, according to Seiferman. It resonates because, like much of society, this is the first time many hear about how much care goes into growing their food.

Couple that with the story behind Hereford and CHB, and she says these folks often quickly become advocates for agriculture.

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

CHB chuck short rib tacos with pickled red onion and cilantro were served to restaurant owners and chefs at last spring’s Performance Foodservice Nashville Spring Food Show in Nashville, Tenn.

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Youth Movement

by Harlee Watson

Confidence, Community and Connection

Confidence. Community. Connection.

The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) focused on leadership during events stretching from Hereford Homeroom sessions at state and regional shows to the Faces of Leadership Conference.

To wrap up the year, the NJHA board of directors held the

Chairman Tar Tut, tartut@outlook.com Vice chairman Wesley Denton, dentonw@ksu.edu Communications chair Lauren Jones, ljherefords15@gmail.com Membership chair Logan McFatridge, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com Fundraising chair Haley Mouser, msfherefords@gmail.com Leadership chair Hannah Pearson, hjpearson001@gmail.com Directors Sam Birdsall, scb1230@hotmail.com Lauren Gatz, lgatz@ksu.edu Kaylee McInvale, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com Isaac Rhode, issaceb2021@gmail.com Salem Sifford, ssifford366@gmail.com Harlee Watson, harleewatson1@gmail.com Director of youth activities Amy Cowan 816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org JrHereford.org

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first NJHA Meet-Up: Building on Confidence, Community and Connection, in conjunction with the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Educational Forum in Kansas City, Mo. All NJHA members were encouraged to attend, whether exhibiting at the American Royal or attending the Annual Meeting. This event was a success and beneficial for all in attendance.

While attending the Meet-Up, members made new friends, learned line dances and wrote to the pen pals they met at the Pen-to-Pen Harlee Watson, NJHA director. event at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo.

Kendall Boatman from Illinois Activities illustrated the is a sixth-generation Hereford importance of the event’s theme: breeder. “Through the opportunity Confidence, Community and at the NJHA Meet-Up, I was able Connection. Connections were to meet junior member Ella Weldon made during games of Connect 4 from Oklahoma,” Boatman says. and Jenga that included questions to “We ended up being stalled beside open conversations each other at the between players.

American Royal, It is important that so by the end of Participants built their confidence younger kids have the week we were during a dancing great friends.” workshop taught the opportunity to Junior members

by NJHA directors, like Boatman and make connections which encouraged Mares soaked up members to get all the fun at the with older kids. out of their shell NJHA Meet-Up — Kendall Boatman and were able and provided fun skills for the future. to make new Attendees created friendship friends of all ages. bracelets to celebrate community “It is important that younger while making a stop at the Pen-tokids have the opportunity to make Pen writing station. connections with older kids,’’ Junior member Josie Mares Boatman says. from Wyoming has been showing Mares adds, “Getting to interact Hereford cattle for two years. with members of all ages made it all Mares says, “I really enjoyed the the more fun.”

Meet-Up and getting to know The NJHA Meet-Up is an event someone new, as well as interacting that the NJHA board of directors with some of the NJHA board hopes to continue in the future and members. I think it’s a great thing build upon for years to come. to continue doing to allow junior members to make new connections with one another and get to know the junior board.”

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Foundation’s Focus

by Isaac Rhode

Kansas City Lights Shine on Juniors

The National Junior held in Grand Island, Hereford Association Neb., July 6-12, 2024.

(NJHA) and its We tip our hats to members took center these generous donors. stage at the American The AHA Annual Hereford Association Meeting and American (AHA) Annual Royal are the jumpingMembership Meeting off point of many and Educational different campaigns for Forum in Kansas HYFA and the mission City, Mo. Juniors that it holds dear: to were recognized for promote scholarship, their involvement in leadership, education programs, leadership and research, for the NJHA board members watch the bidding as Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., skills and academic next generation of and Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wyo., partnered to purchase the success while breeders Hereford youth. HYFA NJHA’s Lot 1 street sign at the 2023 Ladies of the Royal Sale. stepped up to support is grateful for all who the Hereford Youth Foundation of join us in supporting this mission proudly supported the Foundation 1 America (HYFA) that makes these and are excited to see what the Campaign, donating a percentage of youth programs possible. future has in store. the sale proceeds to Hereford youth.

The sale is always a great way to Isaac Rhode is a member of the NJHA Juniors recognized at kick off the Hereford festivities in board of directors.

Annual Meeting Kansas City, and the Jensen family is Hereford youth captured the an integral part of HYFA’s mission. spotlight during a special award The Foundation 1 Campaign ceremony where HYFA and its began in 2017 with Sierra Ranches, donors proudly presented $163,000 Modesto, Calif., donating 1% of in scholarships to 27 NJHA their fall production sale proceeds to members to support their further HYFA. Each year since, additional education. Those that were in breeders, organizations and donors President attendance were recognized on stage have continued to join the campaign Ray Ramsey 317-462-7122, rayramsey77@gmail.com and received a commemorative and push the HYFA mission forward.

Vice President plaque for their achievements.

The NJHA started fundraising George Sprague The NJHA Fed Steer Shootout for the “Grand Daddy of ’Em 541-465-2188, gks@bar1ranch.com contest teaches juniors about the All,” the 25th Anniversary Junior Directors opportunities and challenges of the National Hereford Expo (JNHE), Steve Folkman cattle feeding industry. The 2023 during the Ladies of the Royal Sale, 920-474-7403, cnlfarm@execp.com contest was hosted by HRC Feed by selling the iconic Lot 1 street Nancy Keilty 231-228-6578, nancykeilty@mindspring.com Yards LLC in Scott City, Kan., and sign. Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Jill Bielema saw 67 members from 18 states Neb., and Stellpflug Cattle Co. 616-292-7476, jbielema@comcast.net enter 207 steers in the program.

LLC, Glenrock, Wyo., joined Katie Colyer This year’s winners received more together to begin the Grand Drive 208-599-2962, katie@hereford.com than $15,000 in cash prizes and to 25 fundraising campaign.

Bill King awards from HYFA, which were Lot 1 topped the sale at an 505-220-9909, bill@billkingranch.com given to both top performing junior impressive $25,000, with the Kathy Buchholz members and their fed cattle. partners choosing to double 214-537-1306, kathy@gkbcattle.com down on their support for a total Bruce Everhart 317-407-3618, bruceeverhart56@gmail.com Breeders support the commitment of $50,000 over two Director of youth activities HYFA mission years, securing the sponsorship Amy Cowan This year marked the fourth year in the polled female show at the 816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org in a row that the Jensen Bros.

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WINTER CLASSIC SALE Dec. 16, 2023 • Noon • Carthage, Illinois

Bred Heifers l Cow/Calf Pairs l Commercial Females l Bulls

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JBC 829 Laney 2121

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Communications Corner

Leverage the Hereford Message

by Taylor Belle Matheny

Marketing Hereford genetics to commercial cow-calf producers with a cohesive message is essential for the breed to capitalize on the historic national herd rebuilding opportunity.

1881: A Historic Opportunity provides the foundation for this cohesive message.

The American Hereford Association (AHA) unveiled the 1881 booklet at last year’s Educational Forum and Annual Membership Meeting, and it was included with the December 2022 issue of Hereford World. At this year’s Educational Forum, AHA and Hereford Publications Inc. staff highlighted how key messages are being used in communications and marketing resources available to AHA members. Staff also shared how Hereford breeders can leverage their own marketing and communications assets with these key messages.

National ad campaign

AHA’s national ad campaigns have a long history of showcasing documented research related to the economically relevant traits that drive the bottom line of commercial cow-calf operations. You will see this same approach in the breed’s new national advertising campaign launching in 2024. New economic analysis from the University of Tennessee will anchor the campaign.

These new ads, as with previous campaigns, will be available to Hereford breeders to use in sale catalogs; place in state, regional and national publications; state directories; etc. Plus, these national campaign elements will feature customizable logo and contact information fields to streamline ad placement for individual breeders, breeder groups or state associations. Breeders who utilize these “cooperative” advertising

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Tik Tok (@americanherf) to engage in the conversation, share content to a personal or business page and learn about relevant breed and industry information. Social media serves as a great tool to continually engage with others in the industry.

Website redesign

As we approach a new year, there is no better time to learn about these resources and how you can implement them on your own operation. The AHA is excited to announce the unveiling of a new website in the coming months.

The website will feature A variety of assets like this are available to AHA an updated look, enhanced members free of charge. mobile functions and a resource section dedicated to assets leverage the breed message creating a cohesive breed message. for themselves while amplifying the This new resource section will overall breed messaging. include the national ad campaign, Social media photos, videos, AHA program ads, “It’s a dialogue, not a monologue, publication inserts and more at the and some people don’t understand click of a button. Our goal is to that. Social media is more like a provide a clear description of ways telephone than a television.” — members can use Association assets Amy Jo Martin. and make it as user-friendly as Social media has become a possible. More information will be growing focus for the AHA in shared as the website is launched. promoting the breed’s message I believe the Hereford breed is because more and more people nearing a pivotal time in history. use it to communicate and The more breeders share Hereford’s access information. concise, compelling key messages — As we create content to share the louder the unified voice — the on AHA platforms, and as you do more opportunity there will be to the same for your own brand, it’s expand market share individually imperative to create conversations and collectively. that will engage you and your I’m proud to join with you in audience. This dialogue is vital to the spreading the message. success of social media marketing Taylor Belle Matheny is the director and helps potential customers of communications and digital develop a stronger connection with content of the American Hereford your farm or ranch.

Association. She can be reached at tmatheny@hereford.org.

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Hereford Women

Ladies at the Royal

by Marlena Ballinger

The National Hereford Women (NHW) met for its Annual Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Downtown Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo. The meeting included keynote speaker Jeff Ditzenberger, the presentation of Hereford Woman of the Year, the nomination of three new board members and farewell to three retiring board members.

Jeff is the founder of TUGS: Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting, a nonprofit organization that brings awareness to mental health, especially among members of the agricultural industry. The 2023 National Hereford Queen, Madison Katzenberger, raised money through her queen service project for this organization.

Woman of the Year

Gwen Oleen from Kansas was awarded this year’s Hereford Woman of the Year. Gwen is a long-time member of the Kansas Hereford

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS President: Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.

Vice president: Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio President-elect: Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.

Secretary: Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio Treasurer: Melinda Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky. 6196 Mt. Sterling Rd., Flemingsburg, KY 41041 Ex Officio: Briley Miller, Newcastle, Wyo. DIRECTORS Nikki Crumm, Anadarko, Okla.

Melanie Fishel, Barnardsville, N.C. Cameron Kolinski, Patrick Springs, Va. Stephanie Murnin, Musselshell, Mont.

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Beran from Kansas; and Kathy Bryan from Texas. NHW thanked the women for their dedication and expressed gratitude for their passion and dedication to the Hereford breed.

Weekend festivities

On Saturday, the NHW board arrived at the Retiring NHW board members received bronze statues American Royal Center for their service. Pictured (l to r) are: Bridget Beran, Briley for the annual Ladies of Miller and Kathy Bryan. the Royal Sale. NHW presented its Lot 2 in the sale, which Women (KHW) and continues to was a pick of either a refurbished be actively involved. She has served king-sized headboard or a vintage many roles in her 40 plus years in chest; both items were adorned with the organization, including director, Hereford hides. Grass Pond Farm, secretary, historian and volunteer.

Greendell, N.J., first selected the KHW president, Paula Acheson says, headboard for $5,500, and B&D “The past couple of years, [Gwen] Herefords, Claflin, Kan., bought has been my go-to friend as I became the vintage chest for $1,500. A huge the KHW president and has been thank you goes out to Kay Knight another one of my blessings that I designs for designing an exquisite met through the Hereford family. diamond Hereford pendant that was She is a true role model for NHW raffled off by NHW. Ryan McGuffee Woman of the Year.” of Mississippi won the necklace.

Meet the board On Sunday, the coronation of NHW welcomed three new board the National Hereford Queen was members: Nikki Crum, Linda Sikes held. This year’s crown went to and Melanie Fishel.

Marie Prodell from Algoma, Wis. Along with her husband, Tray, Marie will represent the Hereford and daughter, Nikki is part owner breed around the country. Along of Sugar Creek Cattle & Hay with her tiara, she won a $10,000 Company and Diamond E Hereford NHW Scholarship. First runner-up Affiliate in Anadarko, Okla. Her was Abby Johnson from Virginia; entire family is actively involved in second runner-up was Jalyn Davis the Hereford industry. from Kansas; third runner-up Linda and her husband own and was Elaina Walsh from Illinois; operate C & L Lazy S Ranch in and Miss Congeniality went to Vernon, Texas. The ranch consists Madison Maupin from Tennessee. of a small Hereford herd, hay and Congratulations, ladies, and thank wheat crops. you for your continued support of Melanie is a past National the breed and organization.

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xcitement was electric at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and Educational Forum Oct. 19-21, as breeders from across the United States and around the world gathered in Kansas City, Mo.

“Numbers Matter. Efficiency Pays.”

— this year’s meeting theme — echoed throughout the expanded Educational Forum as participants learned from industry leaders and each other how Hereford continues to gain momentum in the commercial cow-calf sector.

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For instance, Charley Martinez, University of Tennessee Extension agricultural economist, presented results from a new economic analysis you will hear more about in the coming months.

It models the economic advantages of using a Hereford bull, rather than an Angus bull, in a commercial Angus cow herd over 10 years. Bottom line, using a Hereford bull and capturing heterosis yields significantly more average annual net income, net worth and female net present value.

Other Educational Forum presentations shared the power and benefits of efficiency through a variety of industry lenses from the feedlot and the Hereford Feedout Programs to cow feed conversion on forage and managing mature cow size to the potential implications of gene editing in the seedstock business.

As always, much more information was shared by breeders and guests amid lively one-on-one discussions.

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

Earned accolades

As always, the annual event is also a time to recognize individuals for an array of achievements. Members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) received $163,000 in scholarships during Friday’s awards banquet. Top competitors in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout were also named.

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Hereford Producer of the Year and inductions to the Hereford Hall of Merit and Hereford Hall of Fame.

Changing of the guard

Retiring members from the AHA Board of Directors were recognized at the Annual Membership Meeting for their years of steadfast service and guidance.

They were Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa; Becky King-Spindle, Moriarty, N.M.; and Whitey Hunt, Madison, Ga. New members elected to the Board were Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.; Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.; and Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark.

On with the 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 American Royal Hereford Show and the 2024 National Hereford Queen was crowned.

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yatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo., was announced as the new president of the American Hereford Association (AHA) during the Annual Membership Meeting Oct. 21, in Kansas City, Mo. Raised on a multi-generational operation based in eastern Oregon, Agar serves as a manager and a partner in Durbin Creek Ranch, Thermopolis, Wyo., and Washakie Feeders, Worland, Wyo. The seedstock division runs 500 females and uses AI and embryo transfer (ET) technologies.

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 1,200 Angus and Red Angus cows, which are bred to Hereford bulls to produce F1 calves. The program collects data from birth to harvest on sires used in the

his granddad, Earl, checking the herd.

After graduating high school in 1988, he attended Texas A&M University.

Breeding returned home to the family operation, which markets about 100 Hereford bulls and 50 replacement females annually. Breeding’s love for the Hereford breed flourished when he returned home, as he started breeding cows and working in the show barn.

Breeding’s knowledge, gleaned from his father, William, gave him the ability to compete with show cattle on a national level, while also producing beef cattle with the genetic merit the market demands. Through the continued use of AI and ET, the B&C brand is trusted across the country for sound, functional cattle that work in the showring and excel in the pasture. While they sell a few Breeding elected show heifers, the majority of their cattle vice president are sold to commercial producers, mostly Chad Breeding, to Brahman cattlemen who produce Miami, Texas, was the sought after F1 tiger stripes, known selected to serve as as the maternal Queen of the South. the 2024 AHA vice Breeding and his wife, Erin, have five president. Breeding children — Austin, Blayke, Wyatt, Lillian was raised working on his family’s and Blair. registered Hereford operation, B&C Fatherhood emphasized the Cattle Co. When he was 4 years old, importance of family and the value of he was already riding horseback with passing down honesty, an outstanding work ethic and a better life. After returning to Miami, a small town in the Texas Panhandle, Breeding became active in the community. He was elected to the city council in November of 2005 and has been the Miami mayor since 2009. He also serves on the board of trustees of the First Christian Church.

Breeding is an active member of the Texas Hereford Association, serving on the board Pictured is the 2023-24 AHA Board of Directors. Front row (l to r): Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va.; Lou Ellen Harr, since 2011, including Jeromesville, Ohio; Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.; Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.; Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark.; Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.; and Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. Back row (l to r): Wyatt Agar, president, stints as president in Thermopolis, Wyo.; Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo.; Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.; Jerome Ollerich, Clearfield, 2016 and 2017. 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 grown to 900 pounds and then finished in Colorado.

Agar and his brother, Jake, grew up on the family’s cow-calf and stocker operation in Oregon, which they later expanded to include the Wyoming divisions. Agar 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.

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elegates elected three new directors during the American Hereford Association (AHA) membership meeting. Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.; Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.; and Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark., will serve four-year terms on the 12-member Board.

Completing their terms on the AHA Board were outgoing president Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa; Whitey Hunt, Madison, Ga.; and Becky KingSpindle, Moriarty, N.M. “It is with sadness that we say goodbye to three colleagues and friends, but the membership elected three phenomenal new Board members to serve the breed,” says Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo., who was named the new AHA president. “At a time when Hereford is positioned to make great strides in the industry, I am extremely excited to lead our Board, work with our staff and most importantly, represent the breeders.”

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Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn., is a lifetime AHA member.

He owns and operates Delaney Herefords Inc. alongside his wife, Shelly; son, Nick; and daughter-in-law, Holly. Delaney and Shelly have five children: Katie, Jaci, Marty, Michael and Nick. The couple also has 12 grandchildren.

Delaney’s grandkids rejuvenated his excitement for the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and the opportunities the organization offers young people.

The Delaney herd consists of 180 cows and 80 replacement heifers.

Delaney Herefords Inc. partners with Atkins Herefords in Tea, S.D., to offer their top heifer calves for sale in the fall and sell bulls and bred females in a joint annual sale in January. The Delaney family held its 14th annual female sale with Atkins Herefords in September 2023 and will hold its 14th bull and bred female sale with

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Atkins Herefords in January 2024. In addition to the cow herd, the Delaney family sells embryos and farms 1,200 acres of corn and soybeans, along with 600 acres of hay and pasture. The Delaney family has been raising quality registered Hereford cattle for more than 85 years, beginning with a Hereford heifer in 1936 as a 4-H project for Jerry’s dad, Jack Delaney. Delaney Herefords Inc. continued to build its herd and was officially established as a corporation by Jack in 1969.

In addition to his AHA membership, Delaney is a lifetime member of the Minnesota Hereford Association (MHA) and has served as a director and president. Delaney was MHA president during the merger of the polled and horned associations.

Additionally, he is a member of the South Dakota Hereford Association.

Delaney has served on the executive board of the Minnesota Beef Expo since its inception and is the current president of the Lincoln County Fair Board. Delaney is a past director on the Lake Benton Farmers Elevator Board and a member of the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

The Delaney family received the Lincoln County Farm Family of the Year Award in 2021. In March of 2023, Delaney was inducted into the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame alongside his dad, Jack, who received the honor in 1983.

Delaney Herefords Inc. has consigned to the National Hereford Sale and the Minnesota Go-Pher the Purple Sale and has exhibited cattle at multiple national Hereford shows. Delaney Herefords Inc. uses a combination of embryo transfer, AI and genomics to continually improve its herd.

Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla., is a fourth-generation cattle breeder. She and her husband, Roger, have two children, Elizabeth and Ryan.

Pribil’s family, along with her sister and brother-in-law, Tanya and Chris Cameron, own and operate 4B Herefords.

Pribil is the managing partner for her family’s cattle operation, which includes a 275-head cow herd consisting of registered and commercial females. Their herd includes a mix of registered Hereford and Angus cows, which occupy 2,000 acres of native and improved grass pastures. In addition to the seedstock and commercial cow herds, they farm 1,200 acres of rotational crops with Pribil’s nephew.

Growing up, Pribil was an active member of the Oklahoma Junior Polled Hereford Association, where she served as an officer. Showing polled Herefords, she traveled to many different junior national shows.

Pribil graduated high school in 1985 and continued her education at Oklahoma State University (OSU).

She graduated from OSU with her bachelor’s degree in animal science in 1989. Upon graduation, Pribil was named a top 10 graduate from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. While attending OSU, Pribil was a member of the 1988 OSU livestock judging team.

She was named the high individual at the 1988 American Royal livestock judging contest.

Pribil’s children are current students at OSU. They both assist on the farm when time allows and are active members of the NJHA. Elizabeth and Ryan have participated in the Fed Steer Shootout for multiple years and currently own several cows in the operation.

Prior to returning home to her family farm, Pribil worked for ACE Land and Cattle Co., Skiatook, Okla., for three years. She then managed the purebred beef cattle herd at OSU for 11 years.

Pribil served as a director on the Oklahoma Angus Association board.

She was an advisor for the Oklahoma Junior Polled Hereford Association and a Sunday school leader at her church.

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In addition to running 4B Herefords, Pribil is serving as a director on the OSU animal science alumni board. 4B Herefords is an active member in the Oklahoma Hereford Association and was named the Commercial Breeder of the Year in 2020.

Scott Sullivan is a fourth-generation rancher from Grannis, Ark. He and his wife, Sherry, are the owners of Triple S Ranch, where they run 150 Hereford cows and 300 head of commercial cattle, along with a backgrounding operation.

Sullivan graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 1983 with his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. A large part of his education occurred on the ranch, learning from his father and grandfather. Sullivan and his wife do not have children of their own but are active with their local

4-H and FFA chapters. He and Sherry work to get local youth involved in the cattle industry. They offer cattle at an affordable price and help with the breeding process if the kids purchase a heifer. Sullivan has a buyback program in the fall where he purchases and backgrounds approximately 500 calves from his bull customers. Sullivan’s goal is to offer his customers worryfree calving, while providing genetics that generate profit from pasture to plate. Sullivan and his wife work to find replacement heifers and AI bulls to continually improve their herd’s genetics.

Sullivan has been involved with the Hereford breed his entire life. He served on the board of directors for the Magnolia Hereford Association from 2008-2022 and served as the president from 2011-2022. He was the president of the Sevier County Cattlemen’s Association twice and was a member of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) board of directors twice.

Sullivan also served on his local church board and was a council chairman.

Before returning to the family ranch, Sullivan worked for Arkansas Farm Bureau for 14 years. Since 2009, he has been serving as the legislative officer for the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas and Southern Arkansas University.

Sullivan is currently a member of the Magnolia Hereford Association and the Northeast Texas Hereford Association.

He is serving on the ACA executive committee and on the Sevier County developmental board. He is also a member of the Arkansas State Fair board.

Sullivan received the ACA Lifetime Service Award in 2018. Triple S Ranch earned recognition in 2022 from the AHA as a Platinum Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder.

From 2003-2009 Sullivan served as an Arkansas State Representative. During his term, he served as speaker protempore. He also was the chair of the legislative council.

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Hereford Hall of Fame, Merit Inductees Celebrated Hall of Fame

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hil and Joyce Ellis; Chrisman, Ill.; Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, Mo.; and Vern and Jerry Rausch, Hoven, S.D; were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame Oct. 21 in Kansas City, Mo., during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference.

Phil and Joyce Ellis

Phil and Joyce Ellis, Chrisman, Ill., are the owners of Ellis Farms (EFBeef Cattle Genetics). Phil was raised on a registered polled Hereford farm started by his father. It was there that his love for Hereford cattle began as he raised cattle and traveled to national shows. Joyce is a fifth-generation Hereford breeder, growing up on the Lanthus Stock Farm near Lowell, Ind. During a trip to the Lake County Fair in Indiana, their paths crossed.

After Phil gave Joyce a tour of Huber Ranch to see their national champion bull, the couple began

dating and married two years later.

During their 62 years of marriage, they have seen cattle change, associations merge, technology advance and markets fluctuate, but their steadfast commitment to the Hereford breed has never wavered.

EFBeef is the continuation of 141 years of purebred Hereford genetics. The farm held its 75th annual production sale in 2023 on their seven-generation, 1820 homestead surrounded by 1,500 acres of corn, soybeans and hay, along with pastures of Hereford cattle. The couple has three children, Cathy (Joe), Matt (Lisa) and Joe (Lauri), and six grandchildren. Phil and Joyce exhibited high-quality Hereford cattle nationally in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, garnering awards and making connections at national shows across the U.S. Today, EFBeef is one of the largest contributors to the AHA database for carcass phenotypes and feed efficiency phenotypes; countless cattle have been named AHA Sires of Distinction, Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) Sires of Distinction and Dams of Distinction. The

operation is heavily involved in research by utilizing the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP), with 16 of their sires completing the program. Phil and Joyce have maintained a conception-to-harvest feedout program for more than 40 years, providing access to constant feedback to track and improve carcass traits.

Phil and Joyce are leaders. Phil served on the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) Board of Directors.

Phil was a founding member of the Illinois Junior Hereford Association; Joyce was a founding member of the National Organization of Poll-ettes, a member of the APHA Vision 2000 Committee and was an APHA signatory Board member of the merger for the APHA and AHA Associations.

EFBeef is a two-time nominee for the Beef Improvement Federation’s Seedstock Producer of the Year Award, a multi-winner of the Illinois Hereford Association Breeder of the Year and the Hall of Fame inductee for the Illinois Polled Hereford Association. Phil and Joyce are both involved in their community, from school boards and 4-H clubs to state beef associations and the Hopewell Friends Quaker Church.

“I feel because of their leadership, vision of the future for Hereford cattle and their true American beliefs, they deserve to be inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame,” writes Randy McCaskill, former APHA field representative, in his letter to the selection committee. “While this would be an honor for the family, the Hereford breed would also be honored to have a family like the Ellis family.”

Marty Lueck

Phil and Joyce Ellis, Chrisman, Ill., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (front row l to r) are Sarah Ellis, Bill Goehring, Joyce Ellis, Phill Ellis, Lauren Ellis and Lauri Ellis. Pictured (back row l to r) are Anthony Valente, Lisa Ellis, Matthew Ellis, Cathy Ellis Seward, Joe Ellis and Hannah Ellis.

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Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, Mo., grew up in Minnesota and is the oldest of seven children. Lueck got his start in the livestock industry at an early age, raising game birds. Lueck graduated from high school and moved to Springfield, Mo., to attend Baptist Bible College before transferring to Missouri Hereford.org

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For 42 years, Lueck has managed the Journagan Ranch. There’s no doubt his leadership, guidance and dedication to the Hereford breed has impacted countless lives and will be felt for years to come.

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Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, Mo., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (front rowl to r) are Bill Goehring, Arora Lueck, Marty Lueck, Vicki Lueck and Harper Lueck. Pictured (behind them l to r) are Andrew Whitson, Sara Connor, Tanner Lueck, Eric Lueck and Tommy Lueck.

State University, where he met his future wife, Vicki. They married and had two sons, Eric and Ryan.

Lueck’s introduction to the Hereford breed came from Dr. Joe Viebrock and his wife, Gail. Throughout college, Lueck worked for the couple, assisting with Dr. Viebrock’s veterinary practice and their herd of Hereford cattle. He went on to take the herd manager position at Eagle Claw Ranch, Branson, Mo. In 1981, Lueck was hired as the Journagan Ranch manager

by Leo and Jean Journagan. With guidance from Lueck, the Journagans made major changes to their herd and hosted their first production sale in 1985. Over the decades, the ranch continued to build its cow herd with Lueck at the helm.

In 2010, Leo and Jean Journagan gifted the ranch and the registered Hereford herd to Missouri State University. The donation transformed the Darr College of Agriculture; students now have access to unique educational opportunities to pursue careers in beef production or natural resources and wildlife management.

The ranch hosted their 32nd sale in October. Lueck’s influence on the university runs deep, from mentoring students to maintaining one of the best Hereford.org

Hereford herds in the country.

“I have witnessed Marty providing lectures to large classes, to visits with individuals having all expertise levels, all with the same degree of high energy and enthusiasm,” writes Anson Elliott, Dean Emeritus, Darr College of Agriculture, in his letter to the selection committee. “He demonstrates being a lifelong learner who is constantly in the process of improving every aspect of a successful ranch.”

Beyond the ranch, Lueck has judged national shows from Reno, Nev., to Harrisburg, Pa., and many state and regional shows. He has served in leadership positions for the Missouri Hereford Association, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri Show-Me Select Heifer Program and Missouri Beef Industry Council. He is constantly working to improve the world around him.

Lueck was voted onto the APHA Board of Directors in 1988, and in 1995, he was appointed to the committee for the merger with the AHA. In 2009, Marty was elected to the AHA Board of Directors. He is one of the only individuals to hold a position on both boards. Additionally, Lueck was an instrumental part of hosting the 2014 AHA Genetic Summit at Missouri State University.

Vern and Jerry Rausch have been partners in Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D., since they were 10 years old.

Faith, family and Herefords are three things synonymous with the Rausch family, which now welcomes the fourth generation of cattlemen into the operation. The ranch’s Hereford roots trace back to 1946, when Vern and Jerry’s parents, along with their older siblings, sold their flock of sheep and bought their first registered Hereford cows to form Rausch Herefords. At 10 years old, Jerry and Vern both received their first Hereford heifer as a reward for doing chores and taking care of the farm animals.

They earned more heifers in lieu of wages until they were 21.

The first Rausch bull and female sale was held in 1959, and in 1965, Vern and Jerry merged their small herds with their father’s and joined in the management of Rausch Herefords.

Their sons and grandsons now manage the operation. This year marked the ranch’s 65th annual sale.

Jerry has been married to his wife, Vicki, for 56 years, and Vern and his wife, Sharon, have been married for 58 years. Vicki and Sharon are sisters.

Jerry served in the National Guard for six years after high school, and Vern attended South Dakota State University and studied agricultural management.

Vern and Jerry are trailblazers. They were the first Hereford breeders in South Dakota to utilize sale videos and video auction services. Their father was one of the first to use scales to weigh cattle. The Rausch families have had the most cows qualify for the AHA’s Dams of Distinction list each year since 1980, with more than 1,000 Rausch females receiving the honor. Moreover, bulls with the ‘R’ prefix have made significant contributions to the breed, siring thousands of calves.

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avid Hawkins, Ph.D., East Lansing, Mich., and Mark McClintock, San Angelo, Texas, were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit Oct. 21 at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

David Hawkins, Ph.D.

Vern and Jerry Rausch, Hoven, S.D., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (front row l to r) are Tia Rausch, Bill Goehring, Jerry Rausch, Vicki Rausch, Jerome Ollerich and Kain Rausch.

Pictured (second row l to r) are Clint Rausch, Shellie Melius, Lance Rausch, Wade Rausch and Shannon Rausch. Pictured (third row l to r) are Owen Melius, Kara Harvey, Trudy Morgan, Dana Rausch, Joel Rausch and Peter Rausch. Pictured (fourth row l to r) are Joe Morgan, Missy Rausch, Jacob Rausch and Christine Rausch.

the Hereford breed and their communities in a variety of ways. Vern and Jerry both have served on the South Dakota Hereford Association board of directors. Jerry is active in the local American Legion and has been a member of his church choir for 60 years.

Both have served several years on local medical and hospital boards.

Vern was a member of the first newly merged horned and polled AHA Board of Directors and helped create the current bylaws. He also served on the committees to merge the separate junior programs and auxiliaries, and helped develop Certified Hereford Beef, serving as the first chairperson.

Both brothers have served on the local “Cathedral of the Prairie” St. Anthony Catholic Church board.

“Vern and Jerry Rausch have poured their hearts and souls into their family and cow herd,” writes Matt Zens, South Dakota Hereford Association president, in his letter to the selection committee. “Their attention to detail and demand for excellence is second to none. They have provided the framework for their family to place the right person

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in the right job for the entire operation to excel.”

Herefords are Vern and Jerry’s passion. The brothers work together, combining their own unique talents and abilities to raise and manage one of the largest registered Hereford herds in the U.S., while bringing the next generations of hard working, talented family members into the fold.

David Hawkins, Ph.D., East Lansing, Mich., is an industry leader. Dr. Hawkins was raised on a farm in southwest Ohio and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science from The Ohio State University (OSU). In 1965, he enrolled in a doctoral program at Michigan State University (MSU). Upon graduation, he joined the MSU animal science faculty where he served in many roles during his career.

Dr. Hawkins led the MSU livestock judging team for seven years and served as the coordinator of undergraduate programs in animal science for 21 years. He also served as a professor and advisor. From 1973 until his retirement in 2007, Dr. Hawkins oversaw the MSU Purebred Beef Cattle Center, which maintained Hereford and Angus herds. Under his leadership, the MSU Angus and Hereford programs became recognized as a source of worldrenowned cattle. Dr. Hawkins worked to produce elite genetics for the Hereford breed, leading the university to

David Hawkins, Ph.D., East Lansing, Mich., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit.

Pictured (l to r) are Bill Goehring, AHA president; Lisa Moser (David Hawkins’ daughter) with husband, Dan Moser; and Jerome Ollerich, Hall of Fame/Merit committee chair.

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exhibit more than 60 grand or reserve national champion bulls and females.

Dr. Hawkins has been invited to judge most of the major beef cattle breed shows in the United States plus national shows in Australia, Canada and Denmark. He has judged cattle in 36 states, seven national breed shows, six junior national breed shows, and is the only person ever to have twice judged national Angus shows at the North American International Livestock Exposition and National Western Stock Show.

Dr. Hawkins taught nine MSU courses and, over the years, served as an advisor for almost 2,000 students.

He authored or co-authored 42 papers and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals, 81 papers in experiment station reports, 11 Extension publications and 80 articles in other publications.

Additionally, Dr. Hawkins served on the Michigan Hereford Association board of directors and was a founding member of the Michigan Beef Expo, Michigan Purebred Beef Breed Council and Michigan Bull Test Committee.

Dr. Hawkins’ portrait hangs in the Saddle and Sirloin Gallery in Louisville, Ky., and his list of honors and accolades is long, with awards from the American Society of Animal Science, MSU and OSU, among others. He served as superintendent of the National Senior College Judging Contest for 10 years.

He and his wife, Kathleen, have two daughters, Lisa and Jennifer.

Dr. Hawkins is a friend, teacher, mentor and leader to many, and his impact goes far beyond any showring or classroom.

“Dr. Hawkins has a deep passion for the livestock industry, and in particular Hereford cattle, but perhaps most importantly, his unparalleled desire to help shape and mold the next generation of agricultural leaders is second to none,” writes Cody Lowderman, livestock marketer and auctioneer, in his letter to the selection committee. “His ability to embrace new technology and trends, while still blending the core values and principles known in the agriculture community, is a true gift.”

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Mark McClintock, San Angelo, Texas, was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit. Pictured (front row l to r) are Bill Goehring, AHA President; Mark McClintock and Briley McClintock. Pictured (back row l to r) are Mason McClintock, Teresa McClintock and Ryan McClintock.

Mark McClintock

Mark McClintock, San Angelo, Texas, has spent a lifetime working in the Hereford breed with stints at Bright Bros. Herefords, California; Lone Star Herefords, Texas; and Rocking Chair Ranch, Texas.

McClintock’s roots trace back to a racetrack on the outskirts of Los Angeles, where his father was a horse trainer and jockey. However, from an early age, he knew he preferred bovine over equine.

McClintock grew up showing cattle and attended California Polytechnic State University, where he studied animal science and even cut his long, beloved locks to judge on the livestock judging team. Since then, he has traveled the world to evaluate cattle of every shape, size and color.

After college, McClintock worked for Bright Herefords in California before becoming the herdsman for Lone Star Herefords. While on the road fitting and showing cattle, he met his wife, Teresa, at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), and she joined McClintock at Lone Star. The couple has two sons, Ryan and Mason.

The McClintocks went to west Texas to work for the Rocking Chair Ranch (RCR) in the early ’80s. There, McClintock was tasked with building a herd of elite Hereford cattle. McClintock

won Hereford Herdsman of the Year in 1981 and over the next 25 years, built and maintained the RCR Hereford herd. Patience paid off, and RCR raised the grand and reserve champion horned females at the 2000 Junior National Hereford Expo in Tulsa, Okla., and the reserve champion female at the NWSS. In addition to raising elite females, McClintock was an essential part of establishing a market for RCR’s bulls, often selling Hereford sires to Brahman breeders to create the ultimate Southern cross.

After finishing his tenure with Rocking Chair Ranch in 2009, McClintock continued marketing cattle and started a consulting business. From coast to coast, McClintock has assisted Hereford breeders of all sizes with their marketing efforts, while continuing to judge major cattle shows.

He remains a tireless breed supporter, eating and breathing Hereford cattle.

“Mark McClintock truly loves Hereford cattle and the people within this breed,” writes Jason Hoffman, Hoffman Ranch, in his letter to the selection committee. “I couldn’t think of a better person who exemplifies the Hall of Merit qualifications than Mark. He is respected by breeders around the world and has devoted his life to creating the best cattle he can with his natural ability.”

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Circle B Named AHA Commercial Producer of the Year C

ircle B LLC, Bighorn, Mont., was named the Commercial Producer of the Year at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 21. Circle B is an eastern Montana commercial cattle operation owned by the Borman family and run by just over a dozen cowboys and their families. The Bormans breed their 1,600 straightbred Angus cows to Hereford bulls to make uniform, highperforming baldy calves that are the epitome of Hereford heterosis.

Circle B was founded by the fatherson duo Frank and Fred Borman in 1998. Patriarch Frank Borman is known as an astute businessman not afraid to shoot for the moon — literally. Borman commanded Apollo 8, the first mission to fly around the moon. And when it comes to Circle B, the Borman family is equally as pioneering and progressive. For more than two decades, Circle B has served as a textbook example of a profitable cow-calf operation, mixing management, good ol’ fashioned stockmanship, benchmarking metrics and complementary genetics.

Fred’s wife, Donna, was the one in the family first taken with the latter. She read about the power of crossbreeding in “Storey’s Guide to Raise Beef Cattle” when the family first began their foray into Big Sky Country. Today, Circle B’s F1 cattle reflect the family’s commitment to artfully melding progressive ideas with proven tactics and business savvy with industry tradition. And the operation’s use of Hereford genetics pays off in the bull pen and at feeder calf sales for their repeat buyers and in their budding replacement female market.

For more than 20 years, Feddes Herefords, Manhattan, Mont., has served as Circle B’s bull supplier.

The resulting black baldy calves are uniform, fast-growing, efficient,

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Circle B LLC, Bighorn, Mont., was named the Commercial Producer of the Year at the 2023 AHA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 21. Pictured (l to r) are: Bill Goehring, AHA president; Brent Morrison, Circle B manager, and his wife Lisa; and Chad Breeding, commercial programs committee chair.

healthy and manageable; the feeder cattle are also backed by Circle B’s progressive management. Circle B calves are enrolled in the following value-added programs: Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC), Where Food Comes From CARE Certified, Superior Verified, VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), IMI Global Certified and Hereford Advantage.

Through its involvement in the Hereford Advantage program, Circle B has seen improvements in its feeder cattle. Each year, the Circle B F1 feeder calves sell in the Superior Livestock Bellringer sale, and there is no shortage of interest. You could say their lots really do ring buyers’ bells.

Year after year, their calves fetch premium prices, and the number of repeat buyers underscore their value.

Hagemann Farms, Five Rivers, Beller Feedlot and Adams Land and Cattle Company have repeatedly purchased feeder cattle from Circle B,

and their continued interest serves as a great testimony.

While not all buyers offer Circle B carcass data, the figures that do roll into eastern Montana are impressive.

Adams Land and Cattle purchased more than 400 steers and reported that the lot gained 4 pounds per day with just over 91% grading USDA Prime and Choice. These bald-faced cattle making the grade further prove the merit of the F1 cross’ profitability from gate to plate.

This year, for the first time, Circle B retained all their F1 black baldy females to market as bred heifers.

Their progressive management and the Hereford-influence shine in these sought-after replacements.

Circle B stands as a stellar example of how progressive commercial cattlemen can increase profitability through Hereford’s added heterosis and the baldy advantage.

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Hereford Woman of the Year: Supportive and Kind Gwen Oleen honored as the National Hereford Woman of the Year.

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wen Oleen isn’t found front and center. Instead, Gwen is a quiet supporter — setting up decorations, assisting with meals, helping organize fundraisers and events and chipping in on any task needed. But, she is always found with a kind, gracious smile. This no-frills, helpful spirit has helped steer the Kansas Hereford Women for more than four decades — serving as an exemplary model of leading by example.

While she was a country girl at heart, she married into a Hereford dynasty, when she wed Glenn Oleen in 1971. The couple had met while Glenn attended Kansas State University and after a handful of years managing Kramer Herefords, the pair returned to Falun, Kan., when they partnered with Glenn’s brother, Chuck, on the family’s operation, Oleen Cattle Co., in 1977.

For the 46 years that the brothers have been at the helm of Oleen Cattle Co., Gwen could be found at Glenn’s side at Hereford events around the nation.

Looking back, it seems like a no-brainer for Gwen to dive into the Kansas Hereford Women and support the National Hereford Women. She warmly recalls the countless people she has met through the Hereford business, and the positive impact those folks made in her family’s life. From Hereford events in the Sunflower State to American Hereford Association Annual Meetings and junior Hereford shows, Glenn, Gwen and their two daughters, Kristi and Lori, made lasting friends and memories.

Decades of service

Gwen’s contributions to the Kansas Hereford Women are nearly too numerous to list. Of her 40-plus years of service, she has been a director for nine of them, the association’s

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secretary for four and “I was in complete the historian/reporter for shock when Bridget 10. Gwen has served on called me about this. various Kansas Hereford I’m very humbled. It Women committees, is quite an honor, and including the nominating I appreciate it,” Gwen committee. In the says. “I also appreciate past, she coordinated all the friendships several Kansas Hereford we have in these Queen Contests. There organizations. It is just is scarcely a Kansas a good group of people Hereford Women to be around … I like Gwen Oleen, Falun, Kan., was silent auction without to work with those named National Hereford Gwen and her trusty people and be a Woman of the Year. calculator. The Oleens cooperative supporter.” have also hosted several As Kansas Hereford Kansas Hereford Tour stops at Women member Kathy Geffert notes, their ranch over the years. Her years Gwen is deserving of the honor because of service give Gwen the innate she is always willing to help — unless ability to look backward and to the any public speaking is required. And future simultaneously. while Gwen is not a fan of speaking With the help of her fellow Kansas in front of a crowd, her contagious Hereford Women, Kathy Geffert and kindness and warmth are nonetheless Tracy Schlickau, Gwen cataloged every noted as she mingles at events. previous officer, director and Hereford Perhaps Kansas Hereford Women queen from 1969 through present day, president, Paula Acheson, best sums keeping an immaculate archive to share up what Gwen means to her fellow for generations to come. Thinking Hereford Women. of future generations comes easily to “She has a welcoming smile for Gwen who adores stepping back from everyone. She is team player … She the limelight to watch the young people truly cares for those around her and step into it and shine. always wants to catch up on family,” In fact, Gwen listened over Facetime she says. “Gwen has been another one to National Hereford Women director of my blessings that I met through the Bridget Beran’s moving speech touting Hereford family and is the true role Gwen’s years of service during the model for National Hereford Woman award presentation. She and Glenn of the Year.” decided to stay back and watch the herd And for all her years of hard work, so their nephew and next generation her nearly immeasurable contributions of Oleen herdsmen could attend the to Kansas Hereford and the Oleen American Hereford Association Annual family’s tireless dedication to the breed, Meeting. While Gwen was not surprised Gwen simply hopes her legacy can with the award presentation in-person, be summed up with two words — she was certainly humbled, even from supportive and kind. afar, to know her contributions had been noted by so many.

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50- and 100-Year Hereford Breeders Honored T

o commemorate 50 years in the Hereford business, 12 farms and ranches were named Golden Breeders for their steadfast commitment to the breed during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 21.

Golden Breeders B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas

B&C Cattle Company is a dual-purpose operation located in Miami, Texas, specializing in registered Hereford cattle for both commercial cattle ranchers and seedstock producers. B&C Cattle Co. is owned and operated by Bill and Edie Breeding, along with their son, Chad Breeding, his wife Erin and their children: Austin and his wife, Abby; Blayke, Wyatt, Lillian and Blair. B&C Cattle Co. has been raising registered Herefords since 1957 and has accomplished many milestones along the way, including numerous national champion titles at the

National Western Stock Show (NWSS) and Cattlemen’s Congress.

C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis.

C&L Hereford Ranch began with Charles and Lorna Folkman. The couple built their cow herd with daughters of the RWJ K9 bull from Calderon Curran in Grass Lake, Mich., and female purchases from regional state shows and sales. They shared herd sires with Arnold Jorns, who ran his herd alongside theirs.

The Folkman family’s first exposure to AI was purchasing six packages of semen of the breed icon Enforcer 107H. Eventually, the ranch began exhibiting at state and regional shows and relocated its cattle to the ranch’s current location in Ixonia, Wis. Steve Folkman currently operates the ranch, and he has served the Hereford breed in multiple capacities. Jill Folkman, Steve’s wife, served on the National Hereford Women (NHW) board.

The most important aspect of the ranch is family. Steve and Jill’s children, Nicky, Ali, Curtis and Austin Folkman, are involved in all aspects of the daily operation.

Double OO Herefords, Eugene, Ore.

As a junior high school student in the early 1960s, Mike Owen and his father, Don, started Double OO Herefords in Eugene, Ore. Mike began raising Hereford steers and heifers as 4-H projects.

After graduating college in 1969, the operation expanded with the purchase of more property. Mike began working with Willard Wolf from the AHA to B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

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find and purchase herd bulls. When his children, Jessica and Jed, were growing up, he became a 4-H leader of the same club he belonged to as a youngster. He has mentored countless kids, taking pride in ensuring there were quality Hereford steers in the club each year.

As demand grew for Double OO’s bulls, Mike began taking them to the Red Bluff, NWSS and Klamath Falls bull sales. Mike is still a consignor at Klamath Falls today, having exhibited many champion pen and halter bulls.

Mike has been honored as Consignor of the Year as well.

Everhart Farms, Waldron, Ind.

Harry and Betty Everhart knew if they were going to raise six children the right way, they should invest in Hereford cattle and put the kids to work. In 1968, Harry bought a bull and two heifers at the Indiana State Sale. Even though they raised commercial cattle and hogs when they were first married, these were the first registered animals the couple ever owned. In 1971, Harry and family became lifetime members of the AHA and all their children showed their Hereford heifers at state and national events. The cattle were an important part of utilizing less productive Indiana soil not suited for record-breaking state corn production and giving responsibility to their children. Betty and Harry consider their children — Katrina, Bruce, Chris, Cindy, Diana and Tim — to be their greatest accomplishments. A lifetime of Hereford friends continues to follow their family and herd as their legacy lives on with Hereford cattle and through their 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

High Country Farm, Sanford, N.C.

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first purebred polled Hereford cow in 1969.

Claud started showing cattle in 1971 at the Caldwell County Fair and did not miss a year until the fair stopped having an open show in 2009. Claudia joined him in the showring at the age of 10. After that, Claud preferred to work the chutes and let his daughter do most of the showing. After Claudia graduated from North Carolina State University, they expanded their show circuit to include shows in eastern Tennessee and North Carolina. With only 12 brood cows, they had several grand or reserve champions at these fairs over the years. When Claudia became too old to show at junior shows, Claud lent many show heifers to juniors over the following 30 years.

Claudia has continued that tradition after Claud’s passing in 2014.

Claudia still maintains a small Hereford herd in the North Carolina mountains and plans to carry on High Country Farm as long as she can, fulfilling Claud’s dreams.

C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

Everhart Farms, Waldron, Ind., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

Hutton Ranch, Ainsworth, Neb.

Ed and Rovern Hutton purchased their first registered Hereford heifers in the early 1970s. They raised registered Herefords through the years and maintained a successful commercial Hereford herd. All five of their children showed Hereford cattle. Ed served as a past president of the South Carolina Hereford Association as well as many years as the association’s treasurer. After Ed and Rovern passed, their son, Jim, and his wife, Susan, continued to expand the herd. Currently, Jim and Hereford.org

High Country Farm, Sanford, N.C., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

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Susan’s sons, Houston and Harrison, the third generation, are running the day-to-day management of the ranch, which moved to Nebraska in 2021.

Madsen’s Herefords, Saint Ansgar, Iowa

Lester Madsen’s first Hereford heifer was a homebred daughter of an Anxiety 4th bull purchased from

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Carroll Iverson in Colo, Iowa. She won a purple ribbon at the Mitchell County Fair in 1960. Lester graduated with an agricultural business degree and an army ROTC commission from Iowa State University in 1968. After a tour of duty in Vietnam and two tours in Korea, he was discharged having obtained the rank of captain.

He returned home and began operating and managing the family farm. Lester expanded the farming operation and focused on producing hard working, problem-free Hereford breeding stock.

Madsen’s Herefords continues to produce the hard working, problem-free Hereford breeding stock demanded by today’s commercial breeders.

Leroux Herefords, Hotchkiss, Colo.

Hutton Ranch, Ainsworth, Neb., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

Phil and Chris Rottman, Fremont, Mich., were honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

Leroux Herefords is owned by Mike and Ann Leroux, and their two children, Laura and Daniel. In 1965, the Roy and Lucille Leroux family began registering Hereford cattle as Leroux Herefords.

In the 1950s, Roy and his children ran registered Hereford cattle with the Leroux children all being members of the junior Hereford association. The two youngest children, Linda and Mike, continued raising, showing and selling Hereford cattle. Roy, Lucille and Mike continued buying small herds. Bulls and additional cows were purchased from the Ferry Carpenter herd as well as from other well-known producers. In 1976, Mike began purchasing the ranch and completed the purchase in 2008. Mike has been using AI since 1976. In 2010, Mike, Ann, Daniel and Laura formed an operating company, Leroux Land and Cattle LLC, but still register cattle as Leroux Herefords. In 2008, they sold their commercial cattle and purchased more registered Hereford females.

Rhyneland Farms, Charlotte, N.C.

Williams Hilltop Farms, Rushford, Minn., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

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Bob Rhyne skipped class one day during high school in 1953 and went to the North Carolina State Hereford Sale and purchased his first registered horned Hereford heifer.

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grow. Bob served as president and secretary of both the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association and the North Carolina Polled Hereford Association. He bred sought-after cattle and continued to build his reputation as a respected cattleman.

Today, the farm is primarily operated

by Bob; his daughter, Kim Eudy; and granddaughters, Alexis and Courtney Eudy. Bob instilled his love and passion for the breed in the girls. They currently run around 150 brood cows and continue to utilize AI and ET.

Phil and Chris Rottman, Fremont, Mich.

While at Michigan State University, Phil Rottman had the privilege of being a member of the winning livestock judging team at the 1967 American Royal — coached by Dr. Harlan Ritchie and Dr. David Hawkins. Upon graduation he was instrumental in starting the polled Hereford herd at the Cummings Farm in Fremont, Mich.

Phil and Chris married in 1971 and began their polled Hereford herd in 1973 with the purchase of 10 bred cows and rented ground from Chris’ parents, which is now the home farm in Fremont. The couple has three children and six grandchildren.

Sam Hunter, Hagerstown, Md.

SCH Polled Herefords’ owner, Sam Hunter, has Hereford roots that began as a young kid from northern Pennsylvania.

He caught the “bug” for the bald-faced breed after winning a Hereford steer calf at a high school livestock judging contest.

From there, his passion for livestock and the cattle industry only grew. By 1974, he found himself in Maryland to manage Huckleberry Hall Farm, where part of SCH Polled Herefords currently sits. Following Huckleberry Hall Farm’s dispersal sale in the mid-1980s, Sam had about 20 head of Hereford cattle, and SCH Polled Herefords found its home on a part of the acreage. Now raising Hereford cattle on approximately 70 acres, Sam and his wife, Linda, breed around 35-40 cows each year.

Johnson Hereford Farm, Milford, Iowa, was honored as an AHA Century Breeder.

Williams Hilltop Farms, Rushford, Minn.

The Williams Hilltop Farms was established in 1934 by William (Bill) and Arlie Williams near Rochester, Minn. They operated a diversified farm with a dairy herd, hogs, chickens and sheep. In the mid-1950s, they added a small herd of Herefords, which evolved into a polled Hereford operation. In 1969 the Williams sold the farm to their sons, Augie and Bob. Today, they have a herd of about 70 polled Hereford cows in Rochester and Rushford, Minn. They are active in several local and state breed associations in addition to the AHA. As second-generation Hereford breeders, the Williams are proud of their long participation in the AHA and pleased to see the continual improvement of the breed through the years.

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In celebration of 100 years in the Hereford business, one Hereford breeder and his family were honored

for their centennial commitment during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 21.

Johnson Hereford Farm, Milford, Iowa

The Johnson family has raised Hereford cattle for 105 years on their farm near Milford, Iowa. E.O. Johnson and his wife, Esther, started the breeding program in 1918. They purchased 10 registered cows and a bull and walked them home 30 miles from Sioux Rapids, Iowa. E.O.’s son, Dale, went into partnership with his dad in 1941. Jack, E.O.’s grandson, showed champion steers at the local county fair in the early ’60s. Jack graduated from veterinary school in 1970, and he and Lynne married that summer. In 1977, he moved home and went into partnership with his dad, Dale. He and Lynne have four sons, Jim, Chris, Louis and Tom, who grew up taking care of the cows and calves and showing Herefords at the county fairs. The cow herd presently consists of around 50 cows; 10 of those are AHA Dams of Distinction (DODs) and many others are daughters or granddaughters of DODs. Today, Jack’s grandkids are now involved in showing the Hereford cattle.

Grandson Wyatt won the National Junior Hereford Association Fed Steer Shootout contest in 2018 with a set of Johnson steers.

Not pictured - Double OO Herefords, Eugene, Ore.; Madsen’s Herefords, Saint Ansgar, Iowa; Leroux Herefords, Hotchkiss, Colo.; Rhyneland Farms, Charlotte, N.C.; and Sam Hunter, Hagerstown, Md., who were honored as AHA Golden Breeders.

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Hereford Youth Honored with Scholarships T

he Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and its donors proudly awarded $163,000 in scholarships to 27 National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members at the 2023 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 20.

“The foundation takes great pride in our scholarship program and the opportunities we are able to provide to assist our young people throughout their post-high school journeys,” says Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation. “The selection committee continues to be impressed by the high caliber of applicants and is confident that today’s NJHA members will be tomorrow’s leaders in whatever industry they pursue.”

The scholarship fund is the bedrock of HYFA, and countless youth are benefactors of its mission. During the last fiscal year, the foundation celebrated net assets reaching $6.3 million, and in total, $221,500 was given back to Hereford youth to help them further their educations.

Ball Foundation/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship

Kaylee Lunsford, Fort Scott, Kan., received the Ball Foundation/ Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship.

Lunsford is a freshman at Oklahoma State University (OSU), studying animal science and international agricultural leadership. A recent recipient of the NJHA Golden Bull Achievement Award, a coveted award for junior members each spring, she hopes to pursue international agriculture to promote the U.S. agriculture industry.

As a certified scuba instructor, she volunteers with the Scuba Schools International Scuba Rangers Program as an assistant instructor and has developed a passion for assisting the next generation through this program.

“This program has shown me that investing in future generations and striving to be a quality leader or role model is something that is important and essential for the future of my community,” says Lunsford. “My current goal is to complete my double major in animal science and international agricultural leadership at OSU, where I plan to continue using these experiences to dedicate my life to agriculture and investing in future generations.”

The $5,000 scholarship honors 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 junior

HYFA board members, George Sprague and Ray Ramsey, join Kaylee Lunsford, Fort Scott, Kan., the recipient of the Ball Foundation/ Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship.

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with the same mentality. Nancy and her husband, Tim, own Cottonwood Springs Farm, in Cedar, Mich., where they raise Hereford cattle and focus on their Leelanau Natural Beef program, offering home-grown beef to local consumers.

Bar One Ranch Scholarship

Regan Mitchem, Vale, N.C., was awarded the Bar One Ranch Scholarship. Mitchem is a first-year student at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She credits the NJHA and the North Carolina Junior Hereford Association for pushing her outside of her comfort zone and encouraging her to create connections across the country. She plans to focus her career efforts after graduation in rural areas and agriculture.

“There is a nationwide shortage of food animal veterinarians,” Mitchem says. “What better way to give back to the industry that I love than to provide veterinary services to areas in need?”

The 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.

HYFA board members George Sprague and Ray Ramsey, join Regan Mitchem, Vale, N.C., the recipient of the Bar One Ranch Scholarship.

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HYFA board members, Jill Bielema and Bill King, join Kira Sayre, Arenzville, Ill., the recipient of the Blin Family Scholarship.

Blin Family Scholarship

Kira Sayre, Arenzville, Ill., was awarded the Blin Family Scholarship. Sayre is a graduate student at Colorado State University, studying animal science, livestock behavior and welfare, with goals of working in higher education as a university professor. She is already working to achieve that goal with two focuses in her research: dairy calf health and teaching first-year students.

“I will be hosting weekly support sessions for this project where I help prepare students for their college career by discussing varying topics with them, including, but not limited to, study tactics and quiz/exam taking strategies,” Sayre says. “I will also be acting as a teaching assistant for one class per semester for the two years in this program.”

The 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 Co. and the Blin family of Iowa consigned the female.

She sold for $100,000 and founded a fund that’s grown to nearly $1 million.

CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship

Wesley Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan., was awarded the CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship. A senior at Kansas State University, Denton will be receiving his degree in animal sciences and industry in the spring of 2024. His career goals center around Hereford.org

HYFA board members George Sprague and Ray Ramsey, join Wesley Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan., the recipient of the CBY Polled Herefords Scholarship.

beef production, wanting to work as a cattle buyer or beef merchandiser, while also assisting with his family’s operation, Springhill Herefords. He is in his final year serving on the NJHA board of directors and has succeeded inside and out of the showring, learning impactful lessons throughout his junior career.

“Showing and raising Hereford cattle taught me how to keep records, how to lose with grace and that there are always opportunities to improve,” Denton says. “Being an NJHA member has helped me increase my confidence, enhance my public speaking skills and has greatly impacted the person I am today and who I strive to be.”

The 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 framework for the scholarship pillar that is making a difference for so many young people.

EE Ranches Scholarships

Bryden Barber, Channing, Texas, and Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn., were awarded EE Ranches Scholarships.

Barber is a senior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in animal science livestock marketing, with hopes of pursuing a master’s degree in either cattle nutrition or reproduction. Barber has been a heavily involved junior member, recognized over the years for

his success in and out of the showring, including being named Herdsman of the Year at the 2022 Junior National Hereford Expo. He has an active role in his family’s Hereford operation and assists with growing and marketing the Barber Ranch and their genetics.

“Getting my master’s in either nutrition or reproduction will allow me to bring an outside eye to our operation and allow our operation to become more efficient,” Barber says. “It is also a very big goal of mine to give back to the NJHA for always putting me into a position to succeed in life.”

Mouser is a sophomore at Butler Community College, where she is studying agribusiness and is a member of the livestock judging team. Following her time at the junior college, she plans to achieve her undergraduate and graduate degrees before continuing on to a doctorate degree program in ruminant nutrition.

“My underlying career goal is to tell the story of science — the science of the beef industry,” Mouser says. “This truly is an all-encompassing statement for the passion that drives me. I am fueled by a desire to learn. I aspire to understand concepts and industries on an in-depth, scientific level. I have a love for cattle and an investment in the beef industry, and some of my greatest joy is found when sharing these passions with others.”

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husband, Bill, of Texas. EE Ranches was one of HYFA’s first scholarship endowments; the funds have helped many young people achieve their goals since its inception.

awarded to a deserving NJHA member to continue their college education.

Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship

HYFA Scholarship

Libby Rushton, Waverly, Tenn., was awarded the Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship. Rushton is finishing her senior year at the University of Tennessee at Martin, studying agricultural business. This summer she retired her maroon jacket as a member of the NJHA board of directors. She is an active member of her university’s Chi Omega Fraternity Chapter, recently serving as the community service chair.

“When I think of my future, I know I want to do one thing: use my voice for the agricultural industry. I want my future to be a continuation of the past that has given me the strong traits with which to reach this objective,” she says.

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 as the 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

Not pictured: Libby Rushton, Waverly, Tenn., recipient of the Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship.

Isaac Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., was awarded the HYFA Scholarship. Rhode is a junior at the University of Missouri, studying agriculture with emphasis areas in animal science, agricultural business management and agricultural education and leadership. While he wants to continue in production agriculture as a Hereford breeder, he also wants to work with other livestock producers on efficiency and profitability.

“As beef producers, our role is to produce high-quality protein products to feed our global population. I have always connected my volunteer work with food drives and my job as a beef producer as one lifelong responsibility,” Rhode says.

The $2,500 HYFA Scholarship is designed to provide recognition for outstanding members of the NJHA and encourages individual and cooperative effort, enthusiasm, excellence, leadership, academic success and achievement.

Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship

Logan McFatridge, Otterbein, Ind., was awarded the Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship. McFatridge is a junior at Purdue University, majoring in agribusiness with future goals of expanding his own family’s business

HYFA board members George Sprague and Ray Ramsey join Bryden Barber, Channing, Texas, a recipient of an EE Ranches Scholarships.

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and cattle operation. Currently the membership chair for the NJHA board of directors, McFatridge focuses his studies and future career goals on both economic and leadership growth.

“Going into the future, whether it be in a career or in other activities in my community, my goal is to always try to make a positive impact on somebody,” McFatridge says. “Becoming a mentor is a very important step in life because we have all had mentors.”

The Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $2,500 scholarship awarded in honor of the many years Bob Kube from Virginia 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.

Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship

Kaylee McInvale, Cumby, Texas, was awarded the Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship. McInvale is a senior at Tarleton State University, finishing her undergraduate degree in animal science and hoping to enter a graduate program in the spring to study nutrition and reproductive health. A previous National Hereford Queen and currently serving on the NJHA board of directors, McInvale is an active NJHA member.

“I want to end up doing research for a university or be involved with the Texas AgriLife Extension. In the future,

HYFA board members George Sprague and Ray Ramsey join Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn., a recipient of an EE Ranches Scholarship.

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HYFA board members Jill Bielema and Bill King join Isaac Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., the recipient of the HYFA Scholarship.

I would like to be heavily involved with seedstock operations,” McInvale says.

The 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 dollars to support youth and education.

Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship

James Brody Rogers, Bryan, Texas, was awarded the Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship. Rogers is working toward his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine. He has goals of opening his own veterinary practice in a rural community as well as offering bovine reproductive services. To achieve this, he wants to spend his fourthyear clinical rotation at Trans Ova for experience in the reproductive field.

“Living in a small town helped me decide that I would like to go back into a rural community after graduation,” Rogers says. “I understand small towns, and living in one showed me their shortcomings, especially when considering veterinary medicine. That is why I wish to help provide these services to a rural community in need.”

The Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship of $2,500 is sponsored

by HYFA and dedicated to students Hereford.org

HYFA board members Jill Bielema and Bill King, join Logan McFatridge, Otterbein, Ind., the recipient of the Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship.

pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine, carrying on the legacy of Gordon and Marian Merry from Wisconsin. MGM Polled Herefords believes the future of agriculture lies in the hands of our industry’s hardworking youth, and the Merry family recognizes the dedication required from young people to raise and exhibit livestock and rewards juniors who are passionate about Hereford cattle with this annual scholarship.

Not pictured: James Brody Rogers, Bryan, Texas, recipient of the Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship.

National Hereford Queen Scholarship Madison Katzenberger, Monroe, Wis., was awarded the National Hereford Queen Scholarship. Katzenberger is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Platteville, where she received a degree in animal science and a minor in science. Currently working for Boviteq, as a laboratory embryology technician, she has served the NJHA and AHA membership for the past year as a spokesperson and role model in the Hereford breed.

As the 2023 National Hereford Queen, Katzenberger completed her reign during the National Hereford Show at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 22. The $10,000 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.

The National Hereford Queen is elected to represent the breed at national shows, sales and events and serves as a historic symbol for the Hereford breed. At the recent Junior National Hereford Expo in Katzenberger’s home state of Wisconsin, she coordinated a community service project raising money for mental health awareness. She orchestrated a Penny War for TUGS: Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting, a nonprofit aimed at overcoming the mental health stigma in rural America.

“We young leaders have so much to be thankful for,” she says. “By giving back to communities, we are allowing a spot for younger generations to take our place.”

Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarships

Tate Johnson, Centerville, S.D., and Jordan Gatz, Fairview, Kan., were each awarded $1,500 Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarships.

Johnson is a sophomore at Mitchell Technical College (Mitchell Tech), where he is studying progressive welding technology and small business management. He has started his own mobile welding business, specializing in pipe fence and feedlot construction, but has bigger goals after finishing his classes at Mitchell Tech.

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become a certified welding inspector,” Johnson says.

Gatz is receiving a master’s degree from Kansas State University after completing his undergraduate degree in three years. He is also studying for the CPA exam after finishing the 150 hours required. A career in public accounting and auditing is his goal, and he hopes to work for large-scale firms. “Choosing a career in auditing and public accounting aligns with my aspiration to promote ethical conduct within organizations,” Gatz says. “It allows me to hold companies accountable, safeguard stakeholders from fraud and ensure that businesses make ethically sound decisions.”

In 2019, the NHW board of directors lost two of their beloved board members, Sandra Adams Ostgaard of Dayton, Ohio, and Callea Mae Breiner of Alma, Kan. Adams Ostgaard 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, Adams Ostgaard held education of all forms in high regard.

Breiner 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, Breiner had a love to learn as reflected through her successful pursuit of a doctorate degree.

Perks Ranch Scholarship

Morgan Richardson, Capron, Ill., was awarded the Perks Ranch Scholarship.

Richardson is a sophomore at Black Hawk East College, working toward an associate degree, after which she plans to transfer and continue her educational goals of veterinary science. She is part of her school’s livestock judging team and is an active member of the Illinois Junior Hereford Association.

“Growing up surrounded by so many different species of livestock has really sparked a passion for animal health and treatment for me,” Richardson says. “This career goal obviously will not be an easy one to obtain, but I know there are many ways I can make this achievable.”

The $5,000 Perks Ranch Scholarship 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.

He helped lead the $5 million capital campaign and laid the groundwork for the foundation’s pillars.

Tennessee River Music Inc., Randy and Kelly Owen Scholarship

Madison Sifford, Goldvein, Va., was awarded the Tennessee River Music Inc., Randy and Kelly Owen Scholarship. Sifford is a senior at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), pursuing dual degrees in dairy science and

HYFA board members Jill Bielema and Bill King, join Kaylee McInvale, Cumby, Texas, the recipient of the Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship.

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communications. She has two career goals following college, pursuing a communications career in agriculture and acting as an advocate for the industry. The second is to develop and build her own herd of Holstein and Hereford cattle.

Speaking about her own herd and family’s operation, Sifford says, “I am proud of myself for stepping up and learning how to develop stronger genetic lines as well as making bold decisions for the herd in hopes of improving a certain issue. I am proud of what I have learned and continuously tell myself to keep learning.”

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 held by the Owens that grew momentum for HYFA’s success and growth.

Not pictured: Madison Sifford, Goldvein, Va., recipient of the 2023 Tennessee River Music Scholarship.

Vanier Family Scholarships

Ten NJHA members received the prestigious $10,000 Vanier Family Scholarship. Since 2008, the Vanier family of CK Ranch in Kansas has awarded scholarships to Hereford youth, and since 2016, they have annually given $100,000 in HYFA scholarships, totaling more than $800,000 to assist NJHA members as they work hard to better their education.

“The Vanier Family name and HYFA are synonymous with

NHW board president Briley Miller joins Madison Katzenberger, Monroe, Wis., the recipient of the National Hereford Queen Scholarship.

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NHW board members Briley Miller and Sally Wingler join Tate Johnson, Centerville, S.D., a recipient of an Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarship.

supporting Hereford youth, and over their lifetimes, the late Jack and Donna Vanier gave so much to so many, in the most humble way,” says Cowan. “The foundation is built on the pillars of scholarship, leadership, research and education, and we are so grateful to the entire Vanier family for all they have given and all they have done to pave the way for youth in agriculture through scholarship and education.”

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 foundation is proud to carry on Jack and Donna’s legacy through this prestigious scholarship program.

The 2023 Vanier Scholarship recipients are: Molly Biggs, Dixon, Ill., is a senior at Kansas State University, majoring in agricultural communications and journalism with dual minors in animal sciences and industry and mass communications. She has career goals of communicating with consumers and increasing transparency between producers and consumers. “Wherever I go, I aim to impact the industry through communication and consumer education. I dream to be a lifelong Hereford breeder and advisor to a junior association, giving back to an industry that has given me so much,” Biggs says.

Blake Bruns, North Platte, Neb., is a junior at Kansas State University, Hereford.org

NHW board members Briley Miller and Sally Wingler join Jordan Gatz, Fairview, Kan., a recipient of an Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarship.

currently serving her first year on studying animal sciences and industry the NJHA board of directors, she is while competing on the livestock extremely involved in the Hereford judging team. Following his bachelor’s breed. “I’m positive that I will stay degree, Bruns wants to pursue a connected through my involvement master’s in beef cattle nutrition and in the local 4-H program and the aspires to work for a university and NJHA,” Gatz says. “In my future eventually manage a purebred beef career, I aspire to advocate for unit. He says a career focused on these the agricultural industry, bridging goals would combine his interests my passion for service with my in the production aspects of the chosen profession.” purebred industry as well as give him Clayton Hayes, Ada, Okla., is a the opportunity to work with young freshman at Oklahoma State University, people, leaving a lasting impact on studying natural resources ecology and those with whom he interacts. management, with future career goals JW Cox, Flemingsburg, Ky., is in of working for the state of Oklahoma as his first year at the Auburn University a game warden. He says, “Oklahoma is College of Veterinary Medicine, with goals of following in his late stepfather’s an ecologically diverse state and rich in footsteps as a large animal veterinarian. wildlife habitats. Training and educating individuals to be good stewards of He hopes to start his own practice Oklahoma’s resources and upholding with a focus on embryology. The past wildlife laws is important.”

NJHA chairman has also worked with 4-H, FFA and other youth organizations, assisting with showmanship and animal care techniques. “Just working as a group leader and getting to help out all of those kids was one of my favorite things. Just getting to be involved and hopefully help shape these young people into showmen, breeders and great leaders in this industry that we all love so much,” Cox says.

Lauren Gatz, from Fairview, Kan., is a junior at Kansas State University, studying agricultural communications and journalism.

Tom and Tammy Boatman, Rockford, Ill., join Morgan Having previously served as the Richardson, Capron, Ill., the recipient of the Perks National Hereford Queen and Ranch Scholarship.

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Trevor Johnson, of Centerville, S.D., is a senior at Kansas State University, studying agribusiness.

Johnson’s dedication to Herefords and the beef industry starts with the commercial sector and feedlot industry, where he participated in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout and has spent his summers interning for feedlots. Johnson says, “Since high school, I have had career aspirations of working into a feedlot management career with the intent of making a lasting impact on both the cattle and beef industries and earning induction into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame.”

Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., is a junior working to receive her degree in animal science with a concentration in livestock merchandising from Oklahoma State University. She has completed several internships, including a Simmental National Classic Show internship and a communications internship with Tanbark Consulting, while serving her final year on the NJHA board of directors. “I have interest in multiple potential careers including nutritionist, embryologist and veterinarian. I am focused on taking classes that push me toward my degree, but also keep my foot in the door of each career avenue that I am exploring,” Jones says.

Savay Sexton, Cost, Texas, is a freshman at Texas A&M University, studying agricultural leadership and development. “My career goal is to

work in international agritourism, bringing people together to have agricultural experiences to grow their understanding of agriculturists’ dedication to creating a safe and wholesome food supply,” Sexton says.

“I will do this by coordinating tours across the United States and Europe, showcasing agricultural entities and how the effects of policy, culture, technology, history and legacies weave together.”

Logan Topp, Carrington, N.D., is in his junior year at Kansas State University, studying animal sciences and industry with a business option.

His goal is to return to the family ranch operation after gaining experience in the cattle feeding and packing industries.

Topp says, “Knowing more about how the whole industry works can help us improve how we manage our ranches.” He also hopes to bring back more hands-on experience in finance management and cattle merchandising.

Weston Wolf, Alexandria, Ky., is in his sophomore year, working toward a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Kentucky. His goals are to work alongside farmers and ranchers in their financial management and marketing. Wolf is active in different programs supporting those with autism and has learned from those programs himself, stating, “The most important traits that I have acquired that will help me through college and my career are

patience, communication, empathy and compassion. I know that whatever career I choose, I will have to communicate and work with others, and I am grateful that the lessons I have learned through those who battle autism will assist me in all of my endeavors.”

Whitehead Ranches Scholarship

Luke Bludau, Hallettsville, Texas, was awarded the Whitehead Ranches Scholarship. Bludau is a junior at Texas A&M University, studying biological and agricultural engineering. As a firstgeneration registered Hereford breeder, he has quickly become involved in the Texas Hereford Association and is passionate about environmental sustainability and stewardship and the part that ranchers play in that cycle.

“I aspire to be a biological and agricultural engineer who develops innovative solutions to improve efficiencies, help achieve agricultural sustainability, provide biosecurity to our food and feed supply, and better the lives of farmers and ranchers,” Bludau says.

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

Not pictured: Luke Bludau, Hallettsville, Texas, recipient of the Whitehead Ranches Scholarship.

Pictured (l to r) are: HYFA board members Bill King, Jill Bielema and Kathy Buchholz; Vanier Family Scholarship recipients, Blake Bruns, North Platte, Neb.; Clayton Hayes, Ada, Okla.; Trevor Johnson, Centerville, S.D.; Logan Topp, Carrington, N.D.; Lauren Gatz, Fairview, Kan.; Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis.; Molly Biggs, Dixon, Ill.; Weston Wolf, Alexandria, Ky.; and HYFA board members Ray Ramsey, George Sprague and Steve Folkman.

Not pictured: JW Cox, Flemingsburg, Ky., and Savay Sexton, Cost, Texas.

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Fed Steer Shootout Winners Recognized T

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Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three Purebred Steers –

Jackson Chastain, Arlington, Texas

Champion Individual Purebred Steer – Connor McArthur, Pittsford, Mich.

he National Junior Hereford Association’s (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout contest teaches juniors about the opportunities and challenges of the cattle feeding industry. In the 2023 contest, 67 members from 18 states entered 207 steers. This year’s winners received more than $15,000 in cash prizes and awards from the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) on Oct. 20 during the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and Educational Forum in Kansas City, Mo. Each year, along with the cattle performance awards, the top three junior members, in both the junior and senior age divisions, are recognized for their efforts and cattle feeding industry knowledge. The top three participants in each age division gave speeches and were interviewed by a panel of judges prior to the awards ceremony.

This year, Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas, was named the junior division contestant of the year, and Abigail Billing, Newton, N.J., earned the contestant of the year title in the senior division.

in the educational program and Texas Stardance Cattle’s and Bar One Ranch’s generous sponsorships.

Contestants interested in competing for additional awards answered short-answer questions summarizing what they learned throughout the Shootout contest.

The top three contestants, in both the junior and senior divisions, were selected from the submitted portfolios and had the opportunity to compete for the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Contestant of the Year title.

Abigail Billing, Newton, N.J. Dellana Muck, Caledonia, Ill. Pecos Worrell, Harper, Texas

Highest Marbling Score Commercial Division –

About the contest

Overall Champion Steer –

Highest Average Daily Gain

2023 Award Winners Contestant of the Year, Junior Division Finalists –

Jayna Blume, Pierre, S.D. Jackson Chastain, Arlington, Texas Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas

Contestant of the Year, Senior Division Finalists –

Reserve Champion Individual Purebred Steer –

Madeline Braman, Refugio, Texas

Champion Pen-of-Three Commercial Steers –

Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas

Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three Commercial Steers – Mahaya Jones, Ansley, Neb.

Champion Individual Commercial Steer –

Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif.

Reserve Champion Individual Commercial Steer –

Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif.

Highest Marbling Score Purebred Division –

W. Zeb Murphree, Hamilton, Texas

Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif.

Contestants collected feedlot Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif.

Purebred Division – performance and carcass data on their Grayson McArthur, Pittsford, Mich.

Champion Pen-of-Three pen-of-three and individual Hereford Purebred Steers – and Hereford-influenced steer entries, Highest Average Daily Gain Teegan and Tiernan Frederickson, while gaining industry knowledge Commercial Division – Spearfish, S.D. on topics such as animal health, Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif. nutrition and marketing.

All steers were fed at HRC Feed Yards LLC, Scott City, Kan., and were harvested at National Beef Packing Co. in Dodge City, Kan., as Certified Hereford Beef® brand candidates. Industry partners, such as Merck Animal Health, Allflex Livestock Intelligence and NEOGEN, played a vital role in the success of the Pictured (l to r): Junior division — Contestant of the Year, Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas; finalist, Jackson program, along with the Chastain, Arlington, Texas; and finalist, Jayna Blume, Pierre, S.D.; Senior Division — Contestant of the Year, involvement of Cargill Inc. Abigail Billing, Newton, N.J.; finalist, Dellana Muck, Caledonia, Ill.; and finalist, Pecos Worrell, Harper, Texas.

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Teegan and Tiernan Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D., champion pen-ofthree purebred steers; and Jackson Chastain, Arlington, Texas, reserve champion pen-of-three purebred steers.

Connor McArthur, Pittsford, Mich., champion individual purebred steer; and Madeline Braman, Refugio, Texas, reserve champion individual purebred steer.

Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas, champion pen-of-three commercial steers; and Mahaya Jones, Ansley, Neb., reserve champion pen-of-three commercial steers.

Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., champion and reserve champion individual commercial steer.

Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., champion overall steer.

Connor McArthur, Pittsford, Mich., on behalf of Grayson McArthur, Pittsford, Mich., highest purebred average daily gain.

Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., highest commercial average daily gain.

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W. Zeb Murphree, Hamilton, Texas, highest purebred marbling score.

Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., highest commercial marbling score.

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Ladies of the Royal Recap H

ereford breeders and buyers gathered in Wagstaff Arena for the annual Ladies of the Royal Sale, held at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 21. When auctioneer Justin Stout dropped his gavel for the final time, 11 open heifers averaged $4,350 and one bred heifer brought $4,500. One bred heifer pick sold for $13,000, one flush brought $11,500, three Hereford steers averaged $2,100 and 37 embryos averaged $727.

HYFA and NHW lots

Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., and Stellpflug Cattle Co., Glenrock, Wyo., teamed up to pay $25,000 for Lot 1, the Choice of Champions package, which included sponsorship of the polled grand champion female at the 25th Anniversary of the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) — the Grand Daddy of ’Em All — in July 2024. Sponsorship includes a street sign bearing the sponsors’ names, which is displayed during the JNHE and then at the American Hereford Association headquarters. Hoffman and Stellpflug doubled down, paying an additional $25,000 to sponsor the grand champion polled female at the 2025 JNHE. Proceeds go to the National Junior Hereford Association and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA).

Grass Pond Farm, Greendell, N.J., purchased Lot 2, the National Hereford Women (NHW) consignment consisting of a choice of a refurbished

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king-sized headboard or a vintage chest; both items were adorned with Hereford hides. Grass Pond Farm selected the headboard for $5,500 and B&D Herefords, Claflin, Kan., bought the vintage chest for $1,500.

Top lots

Lot 18, pick of the bred heifers from Durbin Creek Ranch, Thermopolis, Wyo., topped the sale. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, bought the pick for $13,000.

The top-selling open heifer was Lot 11, SRR Miss B413 Validated 2053ET, a July 15, 2022, daughter of EFBeef BR Validated B413, consigned by SandRock Ranch, Benton, Wis. Genoa Livestock, Minden, Nev., bid $10,000 for the female.

Lot 14, the top-selling bred heifer, brought $4,500. SAS Ms. Kallon 16K, a March 7, 2022, daughter of BNT Propel 803, bred with a /S Mandate 66589 ET heifer pregnancy, was purchased by

Sheriff Polled Herefords, Orient, Iowa.

The female was consigned by TS Cattle Co., Centerville, Iowa.

Rounding out the list of high sellers was Lot 19, a flush from Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev. Abby Hill Farm, Richmond, Ontario, purchased the right to flush KJ 746D Coco Beach 536J ET, a Sept. 5, 2021, daughter of JDH AH Benton 8G ET for $11,500.

Consignors and buyers from coast to coast help make the Ladies of the Royal Sale a success, and the American Hereford Association, HYFA and NHW are thankful for their support.

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Making an Impact 2023 National Hereford Queen says farewell.

by Madison Katzenberger

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aying goodbye is one of the hardest things to do, whether we are saying goodbye to loved ones, pets, moments or even jobs. It is the idea of letting something go and the uncertainty of what the future holds that scares us the most, making goodbye difficult. Some of us are better at moving on than others.

This doesn’t mean we loved that person, pet, job, moment, etc., any less. It means we are ready to say goodbye because we aren’t frightened by the uncertainty of the future. That is how I feel about saying goodbye as your 2023 National Hereford Queen.

I loved every minute of my reign. I would say that achieving this lifelong goal and fulfilling this role with the entirety of my heart made saying goodbye a little easier. I knew the legacy of the National Hereford Queen was going to be in good hands with the five contestants that stood beside me.

I knew I had touched as many lives as possible and made memories that will stay with me for a lifetime. I wanted to leave a lasting impression on my

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Hereford family and leave a legacy any future National Hereford Queen could look to if she needed help navigating her own path in our amazing industry.

That security, along with my fulfillment of knowing I had served my Hereford family to the best of my ability, made it easier for me to say goodbye to something I had wanted my whole life.

A year to remember

This last year is something that can’t be described through words, but through pictures and memories. Unfortunately, there are only so many pictures that can be put on a page without them losing meaning. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I say, it depends on the picture. As someone who had her picture taken more times than she could count this last year, I think that holds a lot of truth. Of all the pictures I have seen of myself from this past year, my favorites were always from outside of the ring and away from the backdrop.

The pictures with youth at sales, around the barn and just out and about. The candids of me laughing and having a good time with consumers, family and friends. Those pictures are what matter most to me because those speak more to how I felt I represented the American Hereford Association (AHA) than any picture taken in the showring or at the backdrop. My greatest memories and greatest impacts happened at the most unexpected times, and I was lucky enough to have those moments captured.

I am always asked, “Why did you want to be the National Hereford Queen?” Now, if you asked 8-yearold Madi, she would say, “Because I want to wear the sparkly crown and big sash.” Madi today would tell you this: “I wanted to do something in the Hereford breed that would leave a lasting impact on, not only the AHA, but on the entire agricultural industry.

Madison Katzenberger and Blakely Lemmon at the 2023 Queen’s Tea, where Katzenberger helped attendees “Build a Buddy.”

I wanted to show the rest of the cattle producers and beef consumers just exactly what Hereford is made of and why they need Hereford in their life. I wanted to be a role model and mentor to the younger generation of cattle breeders in the same way I had had such amazing role models and mentors growing up.” I honestly didn’t know if there was anything I could teach these young minds because they have already accomplished so much on their own.

I wanted to be that encouragement in their ear telling them to “Go for it!”

Family is everything

I have my family to thank for everything. From my grandpa Katz getting my dad involved in the Hereford breed through 4-H and FFA, to my siblings driving eight hours through the night to be there for me during the coronation and hoping I would achieve my lifelong dream, to my parents being there for me every step along the way, and everyone else in-between. I aspire to be there for others like my family has been there for me. The things I have been able to achieve in life have come from my family’s support. They pushed me to be my best, encouraged me, and assured me I am capable of anything I put my mind to. I wanted to instill that same confidence in the youth of our organization. I am so honored to have served in this capacity, and I will take the memories and friends I’ve made with me for the rest of my life.

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2024 National Hereford Queen: Happy to Be Here National Hereford Queen Marie Prodell is ready to represent.

by Sydnee Shive

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s the announcer in Hale Arena listed the runner-ups and Miss Congeniality, Marie Prodell’s heart rate was up, but it wasn’t racing. She wasn’t very nervous, thinking to herself, “I’m so thankful to be here, this is amazing, and my family’s here with me.” And then, her name was called.

The 2024 National Hereford Queen Marie Prodell’s road to the crown has been anything but traditional, from purchasing her first Hereford heifer with her savings when she was 13 years old, to putting her aspirations of the crown on hold in 2020 when her family faced a health challenge.

In that moment, Marie was ready for whatever came her way.

“I have a great support system. I have a great family. My Hereford family is strong. I’m happy to be here and represent them. No matter what happened, I was just happy to be there.”

Weeks later, she was still in disbelief.

“When they called me, I was in pure shock. It was a great moment,” Marie says. “I was like, ‘I cannot believe this is happening right now.’ I’m still in shock.

“I just remember being filled with joy. I’m able to represent my breed in the best light, and I’m able to represent Wisconsin. Both did so much for me, and I get to be here and support them.”

Age: 21

Parents: Jenny and Shawn Prodell Siblings: Dillon Prodell (19) College and degree program: Marie is a senior at the University of Wisconsin

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participated in a variety of contests over the years. She’s active in her state association, and she’s participated in the BOLD Conference and attended several Faces of Leadership Conferences.

– River Falls (UWRF), pursuing majors in agricultural business and animal science with a meat animal emphasis.

Extracurricular activities and hobbies: On campus, Marie is president of the beef management team, where she works with a team of students to oversee and manage the university’s Hereford and Angus herds. She also serves as treasurer of the Block and Bridle Club. Marie is the current president of the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association. Some of her hobbies include hunting, watching hockey with her grandpa and working with her cattle.

National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) membership: Marie joined the NJHA when she bought her first Hereford heifer in 2015. Since then, she has attended the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo, where she has

Family history in the Hereford business: Marie is a proud first-generation Hereford breeder. She currently owns MKP Cattle Co., an operation consisting of 15-20 cows and a small feedlot, with her parents in Algoma, Wis. She grew up showing Hereford steers at her county fair and purchased her first Hereford heifer in 2015.

“I went to my dad one day and I was like, ‘Dad, I bought a cow,’” Marie says. “And he’s like, ‘What are you talking about?’ I said, ‘Well, I bought a Hereford heifer.’

About two weeks later, we went down and picked her up. And that started our first experience in the Hereford industry.”

Using her Hereford cattle, she’s mentored 4-H members in her county, helping youth who didn’t grow up in agriculture understand how to care for and raise livestock. She’s a young entrepreneur, creating a powerful network with her Badger State Hereford breeders and state association.

However, she’s always had an affinity for cattle.

“I just love Herefords the most, they just represent me,” Marie says.

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When did your sights become set on the national crown? Marie first set her sights on the National Hereford Queen crown in 2020, when she originally planned on running. That same summer, her brother was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Between a global pandemic, her brother’s health and doctor’s appointments, and keeping the farm going, Marie decided it would be the best for herself and her family to put aside her goal of running for National Hereford Queen.

“And it was a hard decision,” Marie says. “I really wanted to run for National Hereford Queen, and I had a lot of support outside my family that were going to try to make it happen. But I knew in my heart that my family needed me to be at home during that time.”

When she was provided another chance to be Wisconsin Hereford Queen in 2023 and run for the national crown, she took it.

“When I came in here, I just was like, ‘I’m ready for this,’” Marie says.

“This is something I really want. I’m passionate about this breed, passionate about this industry and it’s something that I love.”

What advice do you have for future princesses running for the National Hereford Queen title? Marie says the best possible thing future National Hereford Queen candidates can do is be themselves, and not get caught up in the stress and anxiety of exams and interviews. She says to not be afraid of meeting new people and experiencing new things; you never know where your next lifelong friend may be.

What are your goals as the new National Hereford Queen? Marie’s goal is to represent the breed in the best possible light she can. She wants to advocate for the Certified Hereford Beef® brand. She plans to share her nontraditional path to the Hereford breed and National Hereford Queen crown and use her story to encourage other firstgeneration Hereford breeders.

She envisions a webinar or program for young, first-generation farmers and ranchers, to learn more about the beef industry, maintaining a successful Hereford herd and fully utilizing resources from the American Hereford Association.

“I learned a lot in college, but what about the people who are unable to attend college or don’t have the opportunity? Another outlet to be able to teach them about the industry itself, not only the Hereford breed but the beef industry as well, would be beneficial.”

What makes the Hereford breed special to you? For Marie, the people are what make the Hereford breed special.

“Why the Hereford breed stuck out to me and why I love it so much is because I’ve met people that have not only grown my knowledge about Hereford cattle, but also helped me learn about the beef industry, too.”

Marie says. “It helped me find what I want to do for my career.

“It’s all about friendships and friends that are willing to help you. And this industry is simply amazing. I love the people, and the people make me love the breed even more.”

Describe your experience running for National Hereford Queen: Marie is grateful for her experience running for National Hereford Queen. She enjoyed the weekend in Kansas City, connecting with new people and going through the selection process. She loved meeting and working with her fellow National Hereford Queen candidates.

“I just got to share my story. I’m thankful for the experience. I was able to meet so many influential girls from all different states and different breeders from all over the world,” Marie says. “I really enjoyed the overall experience. When I got crowned, I was like, ‘Man, this has already been a great week so far.’ It’s just the cherry on top.”

Who inspired you to run for National Hereford Queen? Marie’s family is her inspiration. Marie also has a passion for Wisconsin Hereford breeders, and she was fearful of letting them down. Her mom was the first to soothe her nerves.

“My mom would always tell me, ‘No matter what, they’re going to be proud of you. You are here, you came back and you’re fulfilling your term. You’re doing so many new things within the association.

You’re running programs, you’re taking charge, you’re making changes for the better; no matter what, they’re always going to be proud of you.’ All their encouragement and their support; it’s what made me run for National Hereford Queen.”

Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, 2024 National Hereford Queen; Jalyn Davis, Kansas, second runner-up; Reese

Pinkerton, Texas; Madison Maupin, Tennessee, Miss Congeniality; Madison Katzenberger, 2023 National Hereford Queen; Belle Westbook, North Carolina; Abby Johnson, Virginia, first runner-up; and Elaina Walsh, Illinois third runner-up.

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National and Regional Show Award Winners Honored H

ereford exhibitors were recognized for displaying their remarkable breeding programs at national and regional shows prior to the Ladies of the Royal sale hosted at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., Oct 21.

Awards were presented to national and

regional Hereford show bull and female of the year, and premier exhibitors.

To earn the prestigious bronze statuette awards, cattle exhibitors accumulate points by showing at national and regional events. Points were calculated throughout the 2022-

23 show season, which ran from May 2022 through April 2023.

Editor’s Note: In the pictures that follow, winners are flanked by Madison Katzenberger, 2023 National Hereford Queen on the left and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair on the right.

National Awards Polled National Show Female of the Year

Polled National Show Bull of the Year

Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.

Pictured (l to r) are: Kathy and Gary Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas; and Dylan, Lesli and Dale Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind.

Horned National Show Female of the Year

Horned National Show Bull of the Year

Guy Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, accepting the award for grandson, Cruz Collyer.

Pictured (l to r) are: Brett and Bryden Barber, Channing, Texas; Kathy and Gary Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas; and Curtis Curry, McAlester, Okla.

HAWK Myla 39J ET, owned by Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.

C D83 Miles 1266 ET, owned by Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho.

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EKS DWK B26 Final Chapter J10, owned by Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

BR GKB Winchester 1314, owned by Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla.; Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas; and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

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Northwest Region Awards Polled Show Female of the Year

K Jemma 149 ET, owned by Sage, Kynsleigh and Kashlyn Krebs, Gordon, Neb.

Polled Show Bull of the Year

Polled Premier Exhibitor

Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, from Glenrock, Wyo.

Horned Show Female of the Year

C D83 Miles 1266 ET, owned by Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho.

Land Slinger 2296 1046, owned by Dry Creek Farm, Pell City, Ala.; Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn.; Dirt Road Farms, Franklin, Tenn.; and Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb.

Horned Show Bull of the Year

C 5355C Belle Air 1085 ET, owned by Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho.

Horned Premier Exhibitor

Cruz Colyer, from Bruneau, Idaho

Pictured (l to r) are: Eric and Rhonda Walker, Morrison, Tenn.; and Mark Landgren, Bartlett, Neb.

Guy Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho

Southwest Region Awards Polled Show Female of the Year

BK CMCC Jungle Cat 149J ET, owned by Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.

Horned and Polled Premier Exhibitor GKB Cattle, from Desdemona, Texas.

Horned Show Female of the Year

GKB 8123 Brooklyn F071 1803, owned by GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.

Kathy and Gary Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas

Polled Show Bull of the Year

Horned Show Bull of the Year

BK CMCC Kool Profit K001ET, owned by Moore Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.

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BR GKB Winchester 1314, owned by Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla.; Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas; and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

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Northeast Region Awards Polled Show Female of the Year

HAWK Myla 39J, owned by Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.

Horned Premier Exhibitor

Atley Kleinman, from Wentworth, Mo.

Polled Show Bull of the Year

EKS DWK B26 Final Chapter J10, owned by Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

Polled Premier Exhibitors

Paige Lemenager, from Hudson, Ill.; and Dylan Kottkamp, from Clayton, Ind.

Horned Show Female of the Year

HL BOY Jawanda 092J ET, owned by Stetson and Blakely Storey, Stockton, Ill.

Horned Show Bulls of the Year

GP Vanquish 1203 6011 346J ET, owned by Abigail Billing, Greendell, N.J.; and YCC Mr Diesel 2006, owned by Young Cattle Co., Lexington, Ill., and Blaser Hereford Farm, Reynolds, Ill.

Stetson and Blakely Storey, Stockton, Ill.

Pictured (l to r) are: Abigail, Sheri and Andy Billing, Greendell, N.J.; and Addison Young, Lexington, Ill.

Atley Kleinman, Wentworth, Mo.

Southeast Region Awards Polled Show Female of the Year

Womack Summer Fashion 199, owned by Levi Womack, Pembroke, Ky.

Polled Show Bull of the Year

GTN WF CLC 87G The Man 903 2J, owned by Woolfolk Farms, Jackson, Tenn.; William Litman, Washington, Pa.; Gary and Tammy Nichols, Woodbury, Tenn.; and Chapman Land and Cattle Co. LLC, Jackson, Tenn.

Polled Premier Exhibitor

Levi Womack, from Pembroke, Ky.

Horned Show Female of the Year

Harfst BF 308F Ada 2104 ET, owned by Leaning Cedar Herefords, Iuka, Miss.

Pictured (l to r) are: Josh Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.; James Story, Signal Mountain, Tenn.; and Clete Vanderburg, Waco, Texas

Horned Show Bull of the Year

Horned Premier Exhibitor

H Front Runner 1495 ET, owned by 4J Farms, Cabot, Ark.

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hen Herefords hit Hale Arena at the 2023 American Royal National Hereford Show, HAW KLD Monique 413K ET and OG CFCC Honor Roll 3K ET grabbed the grand champion titles. Judge Tim Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind., sorted the 106 females and 24 bulls on Oct. 22 in Kansas City, Mo., to find his champions.

In the female show, grand champion honors went to HAW KLD Monique 413K ET, exhibited by Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas. The champion spring yearling female is an April 28, 2022, daughter of T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. The reserve grand champion female title went to PUGH Alexandra PK18,

CE BW WW YW DMI SC SCF MM MCE MCW UDDR TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ -1.5 4.7 61 98 0.3 0.5 15.2 31 1.0 118 1.20 1.10 80 0.031 0.76 -0.01 349

BII$ CHB$ 416 117

HAW KLD Monique 413K ET

Grand and champion spring yearling female, Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with an April 28, 2022, daughter of T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

CE BW WW YW DMI SC SCF MM MCE MCW UDDR TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ -3.2 5.6 79 122 0.7 1.1 10.6 26 -0.5 124 1.20 1.00 85 0.021 0.61 0.15 285

OG CFCC Honor Roll 3K ET

BII$ CHB$ 379 131

Grand and champion yearling bull, Dustin Ogburn, Sanders, Ky., and Payton Farmer, Brownstown, Ind., with a March 7, 2022, son of TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

owned by Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas. The Aug. 29, 2022, daughter of PUGH SULL Sooner PE12 ET was also named champion senior heifer calf.

OG CFCC Honor Roll 3K ET, owned by Dustin Ogburn, Sanders, Ky., and Payton Farmer, Brownstown, Ind., was named the grand champion

CE BW WW YW DMI SC SCF MM MCE MCW UDDR TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ -0.1 4.9 61 96 0.0 0.7 13.0 26 -1.6 132 1.20 1.15 74 0.001 0.48 -0.05 313

BII$ CHB$ 378 115

PUGH Alexandra PK18

Reserve and champion senior heifer calf, Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with an Aug. 29, 2022, daughter of PUGH SULL Sooner PE12 ET.

CE BW WW YW DMI SC SCF MM MCE MCW UDDR TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ -2.7 5.6 62 99 0.0 0.5 13.3 31 -3.2 120 1.20 1.20 73 0.021 0.58 0.00 320

BII$ CHB$ 389 117

MCC 48 Marksman 211

Reserve and reserve champion yearling bull, McInnis Cattle Co., May, Texas, with a March 15, 2022, son of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Abbreviations used in expected progeny differences (EPDs) tables: calving ease (CE), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), dry matter intake (DMI), scrotal circumference (SC), sustained cow fertility (SCF), maternal milk (MM), maternal calving ease (MCE), mature cow weight (MCW), udder suspension (UDDR), teat size (TEAT), carcass weight (CW), rib fat (FAT), ribeye area (REA), marbling (MARB), baldy maternal index (BMI$), Brahman influence index (BII$), and Certified Hereford Beef index(CHB$).

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Additional division results Champion spring heifer calf: Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., Manhattan, Kan., with GS Rosemary L17 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Payton Farmer, Brownstown, Ind., with CFCC HPH Fenty 2126L by H Montgomery 7437 ET. Champion junior heifer calf: Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., with GS Madisyn L04 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat LMAY Mardi Gras 34 ET by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET. Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with KJ TWJ 907E Martini 936K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Champion intermediate female: Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with Spearmint 2233 by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET. Reserve champion intermediate female: Addison Ward, Oak Grove, Mo., with MAV Cotton’s Elvira 264K ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Reserve champion spring yearling female: Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with GCC ML Cruella 800K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Champion junior yearling female: Stetson and Blakely Storey, Stockton, Ill., with Purple L MAY Trudy 200K ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Reserve champion junior yearling female: Beau Ann Graves, Chillicothe, Mo., with STAG Pearl 9K ET by EXR Platinum 9200 ET. Champion senior yearling female: Daniel, Emma and Morgan Richardson, Capron, Ill., with RF 8036 Rich Girl 16J by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Reserve champion senior yearling female: Madeline Braman, Refugio, Texas, with MC Jo Mama Think’s Im Good by H Montgomery 7437 ET. Champion spring bull calf: Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., with Purple Gunner 41L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Reserve champion spring bull calf: Hula Herefords, Weston, Neb., with HH Herbie 3005 by HH On Target 0044.

Champion junior bull calf: Tory Miller, Lebanon, Mo., with MH Preacher 3953 by UPS Entice 9365 ET. Reserve champion junior bull calf: Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., with LCC 238F Fortified 5L ET by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F. Champion senior bull calf: Mason Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 629 The Answer 285 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. Reserve champion senior bull calf: Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C Stock Option 2300K by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET. Champion intermediate bull: Elizabeth Crumm, Anadarko, Okla., with Diamond E Majestic 324K by Crown Royal 4702.

Champion senior bull: Alexander Herefords, Carthage, Texas, with AHC JMS Marksman 2105ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Reserve champion senior bull: Jessica and Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan., and Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, Calif., with CCJ Silveiras Paramour 321J by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

bull. The March 7, 2022, entry by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326 first took champion yearling bull honors.

Reserve grand champion bull honors went to McInnis Cattle Co., May, Texas, with MCC 48 Marksman 211.

He is a March 15, 2022, son of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. He was also named reserve champion yearling bull.

Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., exhibited the champion

cow-calf pair, HPH 756 Lady Luck 5480J. She is an April 4, 2021, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET with a March heifer by VCR 711E Convoy 41H at side. The reserve champion cow-calf pair, BPH JLB 75E Layla MS 1H, was exhibited by Brown Polled Herefords, Grand Rapids, Minn. She is an April 18, 2020, daughter of CHAC Mason 2214, with an April heifer by CRR 66589 Balance 107 at side.

Following the selection of the champions, Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., Manhattan, Kan., won premier breeder, and Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., won premier exhibitor. Wildcat Cattle Co. Darlington, Wis., exhibited the best six head.

“It’s been an absolute blast sorting through all these Hereford cattle,” Schaeffer said before selecting the grand champion bull. “Your female show was incredible, and there’s not a ton of numbers in this bull show, but the quality has been so, so good.”

To view complete results of the 2023 American Royal National Hereford Show visit Hereford.org/events.

Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.

Premier breeder – Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., Manhattan, Kan. Not pictured: Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., premier exhibitor, and Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., best six head.

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BPH JLB 75E Layla MS 1H HPH 756 Lady Luck 5480J

Champion cow-calf pair, Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with an April 4, 2021, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET, with a March heifer by VCR 711E Convoy 41H at side.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Brown Polled Herefords, Grand Rapids, Minn., with an April 18, 2020, daughter of CHAC Mason 2214, with an April heifer by CRR 66589 Balance 107 at side.

AMERICAN ROYAL JUNIOR HEREFORD SHOW Anderson Tops American Royal Junior Show

At the 2023 American Royal Junior Hereford Show on Oct. 21 in Kansas City, Mo., judge Jon DeClerck, College Station, Texas, sorted 89 females to find the grand champion, TLAC Miss Lucky Roller 2011K. TLAC Miss Lucky Roller 2011K is owned by Lauren and Hunter Anderson, Algona, Iowa. She was named champion spring yearling female and is a March 24, 2022, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion female honors were awarded to GCC ML Cruella 800K ET, owned by Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla. The April 25, 2022, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET was also named reserve champion spring yearling female.

“For you breeders standing ringside and everyone involved in these cattle, I got to give you a heartfelt, ‘Thank you.’” DeClerck said before selecting the grand champion female. “Thank you for bringing these things to me.

CE BW WW YW DMI SC SCF MM MCE MCW UDDR TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ -5.8 5.4 66 106 0.6 0.6 15.3 31 -1.7 115 1.20 1.20 83 -0.009 0.77 -0.03 350

TLAC Miss Lucky Roller 2011K

BII$ CHB$ 421 119

Grand and champion spring yearling female, Lauren and Hunter Anderson, Algona, Iowa, with a March 24, 2022, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET.

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It has been so much fun to judge cattle of this caliber.”

To view complete results of the 2023 American Royal National Hereford Show, visit Hereford.org/events.

Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.

CE BW WW YW DMI SC SCF MM MCE MCW UDDR TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ -4.0 5.9 61 96 0.0 0.5 17.4 29 -3.7 103 1.30 1.40 75 0.011 0.69 -0.04 380

BII$ CHB$ 447 116

GCC ML Cruella 800K ET

Reserve and reserve champion spring yearling female, Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with an April 25, 2022, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87.

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BR Charles Hutton 6033

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

Selling a JHF 173D Encounter son

P43724726 — Calved: 3/21/16 — Tattoo: BE 6033

in the 2024 Iowa Beef Expo sale Assisted by:

JHF 173D Encounter J837 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}

P43946782 Endure 173D x Channing Semen available — $40/straw; Non-certificate

BR BLUE GOLD 0250 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}

P44199919 Blueprint x Cash Flow/Goldriel daughter

2019 NWSS Champion Polled Senior Bull

NJW 73S 980 HUTTON 109Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} BR HUTTON 4030ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P43542789 BR CSF BRIELLE 8052 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CRR HELTON 980 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} DM BR SOONER {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} BR GABRIELLE 5082 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

LHF SENSATION 212 {DLF,HYF,IEF} BR BRIANNE 4043 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} 43542798 BR BRIANNE 2047 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} UPS MISS DOMINO 7837 {DLF,HYF,IEF} BR DOMINO 8186 {DLF,HYF,IEF} BR BRIANNE 0026 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 2.3 MCW 99

BW 4.6 UDDR 1.20

WW 62 TEAT 1.30

YW 94 CW 88

DMI 0.5 FAT 0.001

SC 1.0 REA 0.52

SCF 10.4 MARB -0.12

MM 25 BMI$ 268

M&G 56 BII$ 327

MCE -0.3 CHB$ 112

Semen packages: 20 straws and 5 certificates for $2,500.

Additional straws and certificates available for purchase at $100.

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Cattlemen’s Congress 2024 The Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City will host the 2024 National Hereford Sale.

The American Hereford Association (AHA) invites you to Oklahoma City, Okla., for the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Hereford Sale Jan. 3-6.

Hereford Night in OKC is set for Jan. 5, 6 p.m., in the Super Barn Sale Arena.

National Hereford Junior Female Show – Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 Show Judge – Brian Fox, Ft. Morgan, Colo.

National Hereford Pen Show – Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 Show Judges – Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo.; Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo.; and Ryan Topp, Grace City, N.D. Hereford Eve in OKC Frozen Genetics Sale, 6:30 p.m.

National Hereford Bull Show – Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 Show Judge – Kyle Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale, 6 p.m.

National Hereford Female Show – Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 Show Judge – Kyle Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho

Hereford Herdsman of the Year The 2024 Herdsman of the Year will be announced at Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 6. The winner will be recognized prior to the selection of the champion Hereford females.

A link to vote for the 2024 Herdsman will be emailed to exhibitors at the email address submitted with their Cattlemen’s Congress entries. Exhibitors are allowed one vote per email, and votes must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Jan. 5.

Please submit your votes early.

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

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 a dynamic embryo transfer (ET) 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.

Breck takes care of the day-to-day operations at Innisfail: data collection, show and sale cattle management, chores and rotational grazing, as well as AI and calving. Breck oversees the farm’s recently implemented C-Lock system, adding individual feed conversion data to the list of the many measures they record throughout the year.

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Working alongside the Hunt family to make genetic selections, Breck and Innisfail Farm pride themselves on their disciplined program directed toward increasing their commercial clientele’s profitability in the beef industry.

Although Innisfail does not raise many cattle for exhibition, events such as Cattleman’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) have been essential to the operation’s ability to reach and connect with customers nationwide.

Breck loves working with Innisfail’s wide variety of customers, from making donor cow purchases and matings to helping northeast Georgia commercial cattlemen make sound, profit-minded genetic selections.

Breck believes the Hereford breed will play a pivotal role in the future of the cattle business, and he is humbled to be nominated for Hereford Herdsman of the Year.

Melissa Grimmel Schaake

Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. Melissa Grimmel Schaake, Manhattan, Kan., owns and operates Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. with her husband, Shane. Born and raised in Maryland, Melissa is a first-generation Hereford cattlewoman. In 2016, Melissa graduated from Kansas State University with dual degrees in agricultural communications and animal sciences and industry.

As college students, Melissa and Shane began building a cow herd of their own. Cow families are the core of their operation, where they prioritize structural integrity and maternal ability. Their cattle must thrive in multiple environments and facets of the industry. Melissa constantly studies leading genetics to produce high-quality females and Hereford.org

bulls for junior members as well as purebred and commercial producers. Along with the daily care of the cattle, Melissa handles nutrition, health, calving and marketing of their genetics, and manages their ET and in vitro fertilization (IVF) programs.

In December 2021, the couple established operation headquarters near Manhattan. Since putting a stamp on what they’ve built together, Melissa and Shane have achieved success by being named premier breeder at both the 2022 and 2023 American Royal, winning division titles at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), American Royal, Cattlemen’s Congress, and most notably showing the NWSS reserve champion polled female twice.

Some of Melissa’s core values are raising quality livestock and helping juniors both in and out of the showring. She focuses on providing superior customer service and takes pride in assisting junior members.

Melissa is grateful for the friends and fellow breeders who guided and supported her along the way. She feels blessed to be a part of the Hereford breed and cattle industry.

Ty Krebs

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 cow herd overseen by Cindy Pribil and Joel Birdwell.

While in college he was able to get experience working at national shows and sales.

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 continued his great grandfather’s tradition and 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 to enjoy.

Carter St. John

Dry Creek Farms Carter St. John, Pell City, Ala., owns and operates Dry Creek Farms, alongside his brother, Locke St. John.

Dry Creek Farms started as a 4-H project exhibiting Hereford cattle in 2005. Carter’s love and passion for Hereford.org

the Hereford breed began then at just 7 years old.

Since then, Carter has placed a top priority on producing useful, real-world genetics that will be successful for junior show exhibitors and in the pasture for registered and commercial operations.

Carter spends countless hours in the barn, raising and managing his herd and completing day-to-day operations.

Carter’s primary goal is, and always will be, the integrity of the animals he produces. Carter believes his success can be attributed to a genuine love for quality cattle and personal and professional strengths.

Carter has been successful at some of the largest national shows, including Cattlemen’s Congress where he exhibited the 2023 grand champion polled bull. Carter is honored to be nominated as a candidate for the 2024 Hereford Herdsman of the Year.

Clayton Weatherly

Ella Weldon Cattle Co. Clayton Weatherly, of Perry, Okla., grew up in north central Oklahoma.

He showed Hereford and Chianina cattle through 4-H and FFA. The programs sparked a love for exhibiting cattle and helping young exhibitors, a career he knew he wanted to pursue.

In 2019, Clayton began working for Ella Weldon, of Ella Weldon Cattle Co., while she was exhibiting miniature Herefords. Her program won many national titles at the NWSS, North American International Livestock Exposition, American Royal and Cattlemen’s Congress.

In 2021, Ella purchased her first three Hereford heifers.

These heifers won divisions at several national shows. In 2023, Ella exhibited the grand champion polled female at Cattlemen’s Congress. The duo went on to win the polled female show at the Fort Worth Stock Show as well as reserve champion cow-calf pair at the 2023 JNHE. While exhibiting her first Herefords, Ella fell in love with the breed and wanted to continue her success. So, Clayton hit the road searching for her next herd additions. The heifers Clayton found led Ella to the backdrop, with division champions at multiple national shows and champion owned polled female at the 2023 JNHE. Ella’s drive to show fuels Clayton’s passion for finding good cattle to add to her herd. In a short time, he has created a herd worthy of national recognition, while meeting many successful Hereford breeders along the way. Discussing cattle and how to make the breed better is a passion Clayton feels fortunate to call his career. He is extremely humbled to be nominated as a candidate for Hereford Herdsman of the Year and looks forward to seeing all the great cattle along the way.

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HEALTH

Winter-Ready Preparing cows and heifers for a successful calving season.

by Mark Z. Johnson

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s we approach the holiday season and winter months, it is the time of year when feeding harvested forage becomes the norm, spring calving season is drawing near, and it is time to prepare for winter.

Nutrition requirements of the cow herd

To get our cow herd primed for calving season, we need to consider the herd’s daily nutritional requirements. Grazing and feed expenses account for about half of the input cost on a cow-calf operation. Knowing the nutritional needs of our cows helps us cost effectively meet those needs.

Overfeeding or underfeeding robs the profit potential from cow-calf operations.

During the normal production cycle, cows should gain some weight/body condition during the dry stages and lose some weight/ body condition while nursing a calf.

With that in mind, it is optimal for cows to have a body condition score (BCS) of 5.5-6.0 going into calving season. This means cows are in good shape and have ample energy reserves to draw upon when the “spike” in crude protein (CP) and energy (TDN) requirements occur post-calving as the cow begins lactation. Cows need to be in good shape at the beginning of calving season to reduce the rebreeding interval and stay on schedule to breed, calve and raise a calf to weaning every 12 months.

Assuming we have an ample supply of good quality water and an adequate vitamin/mineral supplementation program, the two primary nutritional requirements of cows are CP and TDN. In normal weather, there are three primary influences on the daily requirements of both: mature weight, level of milk production and stage of production.

Where cows are in their current production cycle and when they will start calving should be considered when making management decisions regarding feeding. The example below follows a 1,300pound cow through a normal production cycle during the middle trimester of pregnancy, the final trimester of pregnancy and the first 90 days post-calving, based on her level of milk production.

During the middle third of pregnancy, the 1,300-pound mature cow needs: • CP = 1.64 pounds per day • TDN = 11 pounds per day The same 1,300-pound cow in the final third of pregnancy needs: • CP = 1.84 pounds per day • TDN = 13.3 pounds per day The increased nutritional needs reflect the cow’s maintenance requirements and the increased growth and development of the fetus as calving draws near.

After calving, during the first 90 days of lactation, the same 1,300pound cow will have increased nutritional requirements based on how much milk she is producing:

If giving 25 pounds of milk per day at peak lactation, she will need: • CP = 3.4 pounds per day • TDN = 19.3 pounds per day If giving 35 pounds of milk per day, she will need: • CP = 4.2 pounds per day • TDN = 22.2 pounds per day In summary, the same cow has a dramatic rise and fall in protein and energy needs over the normal production cycle. Knowing these requirements is essential to cost-effective feeding of the cow herd. Managing our nutritional program correctly plays a huge role in reproductive performance.

More details about nutritional requirements of beef cows can be found in the fact sheet — Monitor the Body Condition of Your Cow Herd — referenced below.

The dry period is the most efficient time to put flesh and weight on cows that may have gotten too thin while raising a calf this past summer. Managing now for optimum BCS at calving next spring will pay dividends in future reproductive efficiency and breed back.

Don’t forget the water

Water is the most important nutrient. A clean and abundant supply of water is critical for the health, reproduction and production of beef cattle. If ponds are low, now is the time to plan for your winter water supply, whether it is pond cleanout, installing automatic waterers, checking wells, windmills, etc.

Source: Nutritional Requirements of Beef Cattle. OSU Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet E-974

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Act before freezing temperatures.

Shallower ponds are more subject to freezing. Plan accordingly.

A good start for baby calves

Calving season is exciting, especially in the purebred seedstock business.

We have selected our sires, planned our matings and effectively managed the nutrition of our cow herd. Calving season is when we see the results of months (and years) of work. This sequence of critical steps needs to happen for the calf to get a good start. We often don’t witness some of them or take them for granted when we find a newborn up and nursing. If we are watching, this is what we should see: No. 1 — The calf begins to breathe. This one is obviously critical. Typically, as a calf comes out of the birth canal and the umbilical cord is severed, the calf’s first reaction is to inhale.

Sometimes, a difficult birth, less calf vigor, amniotic fluid in the nostrils or throat, or part of the amniotic sac covering the nose prevents it from happening. If you are observing the process after delivery, you need to help a calf that is not breathing immediately. First, clear the airway. Use your fingers (or small tube with a bulb on the end) to remove fluids from the back of the mouth and remove anything covering the nostrils.

Then, insert a piece of straw into the nostril as a probe to try to stimulate a sneeze reflex. This reflex will cause the calf to blow out fluids from the airway and inhale. It should only take a few seconds. Avoid hanging calves over a fence rail or picking up calves by their rear legs. This is a common mistake. The maneuver only makes it more difficult for the calf to breathe; it puts the weight of the internal organs against the diaphragm and lungs which need to move to bring in air.

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No. 2 — Cleaning and drying the calf. This is the beginning of the maternal bond during which the cow will lick the calf dry and use her muzzle to stimulate the calf to stand up. Calving in winter and spring when calves are leaving the cozy environment of the mother’s womb at a temperature of 101-102 degrees Fahrenheit and hitting the ground at temperatures 60-100 degrees colder, makes this very important to the calf’s survival.

An attentive cow may save her calf’s life simply by cleaning it immediately after birth. The cleaning action accomplishes two things: it removes the fluid soaking the calf and stimulates muscle contractions and circulation in the calf. Both prevent excess loss of body heat from the calf which can be conserved to help it stand and begin the process of finding a teat to nurse. Manually drying and warming may be necessary for a weak newborn or in extremely cold winter weather.

No. 3 — Nursing. Standing and nursing are extremely critical so that a calf ingests an adequate amount of colostrum in the first few hours of life to acquire passive immunity as well as energy and other nutrients to maintain body heat. A calf needs adequate colostrum within two hours of being born for the best chance of survival. A calf begins to lose its ability to absorb antibodies from colostrum within six hours following birth and nearly all ability by 24 hours after birth. Any time you assist the birth of a calf, you should consider giving colostrum to the calf with an esophageal tube feeder before leaving the new pair on their own. First-calf heifers with less experience than cows may require a higher level of management and assistance in order to allow steps two and

three to take place. A squeeze chute or head catch will be handy if you find yourself in the situation of assisting with the nursing process.

No. 4 — The maternal bond.

After steps two and three are complete, the majority of the bonding process is established but will continue to strengthen over the next several days.

During the first few hours post-calving, the cow or heifer identifies her own calf, and the calf learns who its mother is.

If all is proceeding normally, a little privacy is best. Too much interference by humans or other animals can be a distraction and delay the process.

Remember the nutritional requirements of the cow or heifer will increase dramatically once she begins lactation. For perspective, the nutritional requirements of a dry cow in the last trimester of pregnancy can be achieved with 24 pounds of dry matter per day. Post-calving, this same cow needs 30-31 pounds of the same dry forage per day and possibly additional supplementation. This is even more critical if you are calving out cows and heifers that are thinner than a BCS 5. Cows in a body condition of 5.5-6.0 at calving are better prepared to produce the adequate quantity and quality of milk and colostrum needed to get a calf off to a good start. Now is also the time to make sure your calving barn, shelters and wind breaks are in good repair.

Editor’s Note: Mark Z. Johnson is an Extension beef cattle breeding specialist at Oklahoma State University. US-NON US-NON-2311000011. Copyright © 2023 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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The Churchill Bull Sale T UE SDAY, JA NUA RY 2 3, 202 4

BR VALIDATED B413 6035 7098 — THE SUPER COW! Over 25 sons and grandsons sell!

Here is a sample of what you can buy January 23:

BULL

BW

WW

YW

MM

TEAT

CW

REA

MARB

Doc Holiday

2.0

65

106

36

1.30

87

1.09

0.60

388L

-1.0

72

106

40

1.30

87

0.74

0.67

352L

2.0

74

115

37

1.40

98

0.90

0.58

373L

3.6

72

112

41

1.20

86

0.94

0.52

3146L

2.5

85

133

42

1.30

100

0.86

0.54

CHURCHILL DESPERADO 029H

We are selling a fantastic set of Desperado sons! These bulls gain as fast from birth to yearling as anything we have had! He is a maternal bull with top 5% fertility, MM and udder quality. He is in the top 1% for BMI the ranch profit index!

JW 1857 MERIT 21134

Several excellent sons sell out of this EPD leader, most are out of Long Haul cows, including 329L! He is a tank!

BW 2.3; WW 82; YW 135; MM 32; TEAT 1.40; CW 91; REA 0.80; MARB 0.34; BMI$ 459; CHB$155

CHURCHILL RED THUNDER 133J ET

His first sons sell and they are good!

BW 0.1; WW 60; YW 92; MM 36; TEAT 1.50; CW 8.3; REA 1.05; MARB 0.67; BMI$ 589; CHB$ 188

Look to CHURCHILL for your new genetics in bull power that can move your herd to the next level! Catalog available in early January and videos after that. Excellent delivery policy.

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CHURCHILL LADY 978G ET — THE UDDER QUEEN Several sons sell!

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CL 1 DOMINO 0186H — MANY SONS SELL!

The Rancher’s sire that does all things well.

BW -0.2; WW 65; YW 102; MM 31; TEAT 1.50; CW 93; REA 0.76; MARB 0.33; BMI$ 401; CHB$ 155

H BL FIRST LADY 1101 ET

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Meeting Customer Expectations Committing to genetics and customer success.

by Will Fiske

W

hen commercial cowcalf producers purchase a registered Hereford bull from your operation they are making a commitment to the bull, the program and to you as a breeder. Each tier of commitment prompts a level of responsibility, but more importantly, opportunity.

It is an opportunity for you to demonstrate why commercial producers should invest their time and money in genetics that carry your prefix.

Some romanticize seedstock production and marketing, and it can be exciting. But it’s still a business transaction between two parties agreeing to the terms of the investment. In this scenario, the bull is the investment and the “terms” refer to the bull’s physical ability and genetic potential to perform. This is where the value of an investment intersects the concept of commitment. When commercial producers purchase a registered bull, they commit a portion of their herd’s financial outcome to that bull’s ultimate performance.

So, how can we assess a bull’s potential Return on Investment (ROI)

for a customer’s ranch or farm? And what does it have to do with genetics?

A registered bull’s value to a commercial cow-calf producer can be defined in many ways, but for the sake of simplicity we will focus on a few that are easy to measure.

When Return on Investment (ROI) is considered relative to bull value, it is often in the context of the longterm as commercial producers wait several years to see the results of their genetic investment, e.g. genetic improvement in fertility, marbling, feed efficiency, etc. However, the ROI of a Hereford bull used in natural service to breed heifers can be more easily evaluated for short-term ROI. The investment value of the calving-ease bull can be monitored from two components: physical and genetic.

Physical value

The physical component of a bull’s value refers to a sire’s ability to remain athletic and vigorous throughout the breeding season to cover cows. Developing bulls to the optimum physical condition where they are ready to breed is the responsibility of the breeder. Failure

Table 1: Impact of Bull Purchase Price on Cow Breeding Cost ($/Cow Exposed Annually) Number of Cows Exposed Purchase Price

15

25

40

50

$6,000 Bull

$77

$50

$33

$27

$5,000 Bull

$63

$41

$27

$22

$4,000 Bull

$50

$33

$21

$17

*Assumptions: 5 year useful life, equal annual costs, equal salvage value

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Table 2 CED

MCE

14

7

Sire B

3

1

Difference

11

6

Sire A

to properly develop a bull will result in more open cows per exposure and fewer calves. Fewer calves mean less opportunity for gross profit.

Table 1 illustrates the relationship between the purchase price of a bull and number of cows exposed. This serves as a reminder not to overlook the importance of a bull’s physical ability to breed and settle females, as well as the added value obtained by commercial producers investing in a “good bull.”

Genetic value

Genetic value refers to the bull’s innate ability to propagate progeny with genetics that drive financial success. In the case of our calvingease sire, an early indicator of the genetic value of a heifer bull being a “good investment” is calves born alive and unassisted. Calving ease is often an economically important trait to the commercial producer and vital when calving first-calf heifers. Hereford breeders have access to genetic selection tools and genomic information to ensure the investment opportunity (in this case, a calving-ease bull) will generate a positive ROI for their commercial customer.

Seedstock producers are responsible for using available

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resources to create the most effective genetic package that serves the need of the commercial customer. For example, Hereford producers can use expected progeny differences (EPDs) to support mating decisions intended to produce heifer bulls with a specific genetic criteria, such as calving ease.

Tables 2 – 4 refer to genetic selection tools and information available to breeders, provided by the American Hereford Association (AHA).

Table 2 illustrates two potential sires. Calving ease direct (CED) is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured as a percentage. The CED EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. As an example, if sire A has a CED EPD of 14 and Sire B has a CED EPD of 3, then you would expect, on average, if comparably mated, Sire A’s calves would have an 11% more likely chance of unassisted calving when compared to Sire B’s calves.

Maternal calving ease (MCE) EPD is expressed in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as 2-year-olds, when compared to daughters of other sires. For instance, if sire A has an MCE EPD of 7 and Sire B has an MCE EPD of 1, then you would expect on average, if comparably mated, Sire A’s calves would be 6% more likely to calve unassisted when compared to Sire B’s calves.

Table 3 illustrates the percentile breakdown for CED and MCE and shows the range of EPD values in the AHA population.

This provides context to the ranking of individual animals.

This data is adopted from AHA genetic evaluation results as of April 10, 2023. Note, cattle in the upper 1% percentile rank are associated with the most unassisted calf births.

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Table 3: Calving Ease EPD Percentile Breakdown for 2021 & 2022 born calves Percentile Breakdown

Calving Ease Direct (CED)

Maternal Calving Ease (MCE)

Average

3

2

Low

-13.5

-23.5

High

24.4

18.9

Upper 1%

15.6

9

5%

10.5

6.9

10%

8.5

5.8

25%

5.6

4

50%

2.7

2.1

75%

0.1

0.1

90%

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-2

95%

-3.8

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100%

-13.5

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Table 4 AHA Trait

Accuracy Improvement

Effective Progeny Number Increase*

Calving Ease

0.09

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*Effective Progeny Number Increase (EPNI)- EPNI is the difference gained for genotyped animals versus nongenotyped animals.

Table 4 — progeny equivalence table — illustrates the average increase in accuracy when buying a young animal with genomicenhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) versus an animal without GE-EPDs. The “Effective Progeny Number Increase” is the number of progeny an animal would need to produce for the same boost in accuracy provided by genomically enhancing the EPD. DNA testing young, non-parent animals to add genomic information to the EPDs substantially mitigates a buyer’s risk and enables breeders to design matings more accurately.

Adding value to producers’ investments

The AHA provides numerous resources and supporting technology to breed high-quality bulls for commercial cow-calf producers. Commercial producers’ investment in seedstock genetics is arguably one of the most

important decisions they make for their farm or ranch. Commercial producers’ investment — their commitment — to a bull, your program and to you as a breeder comes with opportunity and responsibility. The next time you evaluate your herd, what tools, technologies and services can you utilize to honor the commercial customer’s commitment?

While the example trait we use in this article (calving ease) may not be the top priority for all breeders, it’s important for Hereford breeders to know what economically relevant traits are most important to their customers. How do your customers profit from the genetic merit of the bulls you sell?

Editor’s Note: Will Fiske is a technical services scientist for NEOGEN.

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ACT’s Playbook

| by Sarah Beth Aubrey

Step Up and Lead Somebody should do something — and it’s you.

Sometimes stepping into leadership hardly feels like a choice, especially when you hear the age-old phrase: “Someone should do something.” It really hits home when you look around and realize that someone, is you.

If your journey into a leadership role is imminent, one of the most important ways to get started is through cultivating influence. Building influence can take time and effort, and it’s not an egotistical thing. We often think today of “influencers” being famous (or infamous) people with a high-profile social presence, but that’s just one example. Building influence matters because it’s about getting the attention of those who need to hear from you to trust your message. Influencing in our quest to step into leadership is easier to start than you might realize; two ways to build influence are through effective communication and building a network.

Influential communicators meet people where they are and communicate with them in a way they understand and accept. For example, let’s say you need to step into leadership on your own farm/ ranch operation with employees or family members. Does the process of communication currently work in your operation? If not, consider building your own communication norms. Everyone’s different. Some like to text, some like to pick up the phone, some like group apps and some don’t. One of the easiest fixes is to establish a norm that everyone’s bought into and agrees to use. Practice active listening to better understand the needs and concerns of your team.

Bottom line, communication fixes a host of little problems.

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When you’re looking to lead externally, it’s time to build your network for influence. To do that, you must continue to develop yourself and surround yourself with a support network of mentors, peers and friends who can provide guidance, encouragement and a safe space to share your doubts and fears.

Ways to grow as a leader

Here’s a recap of some tried and tested ways to grow as a leader that you might want to consider as you go into the new year.

No. 1.

Join a board of directors: Get involved in your local community, whether it’s livestockbased or not, by volunteering to serve on a board of directors or get yourself elected to the board of a trade association, town council or rural electric cooperative. You’ll learn new skills and be involved in high-level decisions that will provide new insights for your own business. Ask those who have served on the American Hereford Association Board, and they’ll tell you the experience was invaluable for the friendships they made and the knowledge they brought back to their own farm.

No. 2.

Build a peer advisory board:

professionals and mentors you trust.

It’s a great way to bounce new ideas around with those not too close to the business.

No. 3.

Join a peer-group network: A peer-group network managed by a third-party facilitator is a fantastic way to deepen your relationships with like-minded, growth-oriented producers. Share stories, benchmark your financials and be ready to get valuable feedback.

No. 4.

Attend workshops: Get out and go. If you don’t have at least one or two professional conferences or workshops on your calendar each year, you should.

Content, learning and engaging with others are necessary to keep approaches fresh.

Stepping into leadership is a journey that requires courage and self-awareness. While the fear of leadership is natural, don’t let it be a barrier to personal and professional growth. Remember that leadership is not about being fearless but about finding the strength to lead despite your fears.

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

If you can’t join one — build one.

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From the Field In Passing Daniel “Danny” Ray Daniels, 60, Malad City, Idaho, passed Oct. 29.

Danny was born on Feb. 9, 1963, in Danny Daniels Malad, Idaho, to Rex and Gloria Daniels. He grew up on the family ranch where he spent his time working side-by-side with his father and siblings. He attended Malad High School where he enjoyed activities such as FFA, agriculture and the automotive department. He graduated from Malad High School in 1981 and continued his education at Bridgerland where he was certified in diesel mechanics.

In high school, Danny met the love of his life, Teresa Ann Tracy. They were married on Oct. 8, 1982, and later sealed for time and eternity in the Idaho Falls, Idaho, temple. They started their life together in Park Valley, Utah, while Danny worked for Rose Ranch. After a summer there, they settled back in Malad where they started and raised their family of four children: Krichele, Kooper, Kelly and Kyle.

Danny began working at Hess Pumice driving a truck and was the mine foreman in Daniels and continued helping his dad on the ranch. He then began his 24-year career with the Idaho Transportation Department where he was known as “Herf.” While there, he put in the hard work to earn multiple awards, including District 5 Truck Rodeo finalist, Economic Opportunity for Improved Truck Routes and became the foreman for several years. He enjoyed his time there with his crew, pushing snow, fixing guard rails and maintaining the highways.

Due to his battle with cancer, he made the difficult decision to retire in October 2022.

Danny’s love for ranching became a reality when he purchased the family ranch. He carried on the tradition

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of raising, showing and selling registered Hereford cattle. He took pride in raising quality herd bulls and replacement heifers. Danny made it a priority to teach and share his love of cattle to his children and grandchildren.

Together over the years, they have raised and shown multiple champion bulls, heifers and steers. He also had a love for driving tractors and producing quality crops including alfalfa, barley and wheat.

He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He held many callings including Sunday School president, teacher, Scout Master and Ward Clerk.

Danny “Poppy” was loved by many.

We will miss him, his humor, his goodness and his love.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa; his four children: Krichele (Jason) Smith, Kooper (Lacey) Daniels, Kelly (Kaylie) Daniels and Kyle (Nicole) Daniels; along with 10 grandchildren; three sisters; and three brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Ross K. Tracy; and mother-in-law, Mary Ann Tracy.

Odell Wesley Gelvin, 95, Fairland, Okla., passed Nov. 1.

A longtime Fairland area herdsman, Odell was born on Nov. 8, Odell Gelvin 1927, in Morris, Okla., to Elmer and Clara Gelvin. He married Anna Kathryn “Kate” Heatley on Feb. 23, 1946, in Tulsa, Okla. They moved to Fairland in 1965.

Odell was a herdsman at heart. He worked in ranching and farming all his life. Odell was a member of First United Methodist Church in Fairland.

He loved his family and enjoyed sports.

He rarely missed one of the grandkids’ ballgames. After Kate’s passing, Odell married Betty (Walker) Gelvin.

Mr. Gelvin is preceded in passing by his parents, Elmer and Clara Gelvin; his wife, Kate Gelvin; and his son, Ron Gelvin.

Those left to share Odell’s memories are his wife, Betty Gelvin; his daughters, Linda G. (Steve) Wilmoth, Fairland; and Susan D. (Junior) Spencer, Fairland; and his daughter-in-law, Beverly Gelvin, Willow Springs, N.C. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Michelle Martin, Heather Gelvin, Misty Moncada, Laci Couch, Amber Spencer, Cody Lewis, Juliana Caldwell and Brian Wilmoth; 14 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren James “Dave” David Nichols, 84, Anita, Iowa, passed Nov. 4.

His guidance and friendship throughout the beef industry will Dave Nichols be sorely missed.

For seven decades Dave led Nichols Farms and the beef industry through genetic improvement and growth with his intense curiosity and openness to new ideas and research, guiding many producers into herd improvement and consumers to a better eating experience. He never lost sight of the seedstock producer’s goal of increasing profit for the commercial producer. His customers were valued friends. He helped numerous young people with his outstretched and guiding hand. The cattle and beef industries recognized Dave’s thoughtful leadership and courageous innovations with many awards, including the hanging of his portrait in the prestigious Saddle and Sirloin Gallery (2015).

To those close to Dave, he was a father, partner, boss, neighbor and friend with a heart that knew no bounds.

Please keep the Nichols family, the Nichols Farms team, and Dave’s many friends and colleagues in your prayers as we all share this loss and celebrate Dave’s life.

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HEREFORDS our only business Ken and Sandy 608-434-0578 Travis and Megan 608-434-2843 Jim and Veronica E10645 Hatchery Rd. Baraboo, WI 53913 ken254@centurytel.net Pierce’s Hereford Haven

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ANL/Glennlees Polled Herefords ____________ 87 Bernard Show Cattle _____________________ 86 Breeders Classic _________________________ 84 Buck Cattle Co. __________________________ 87 Cattlemen’s Delight ______________________ 85 Colyer Herefords _________________________ 85 Copeland & Sons ________________________ 84 Deana Jak Farms _________________________ 86 Debter Hereford Farm ____________________ 90 Definitely Different _______________________ 87 Dry Creek Farms _________________________ 90 Dudley Bros. ____________________________ 84 Express Ranches (Bull) ____________________ 84 Express Ranches (Female) _________________ 88 Green Cattle Co. and Locust Grove Farm _____ 88 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle/ Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. ______________ 86 Indian Mound Ranch _____________________ 86 J&L Cattle Services and Guests _____________ 90 Jensen Bros. ____________________________ 88 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University ___ 85 Maryland Hereford Assn. __________________ 91 Mead Farms _____________________________ 91 Menzies Cattle Co. _______________________ 87 MGM Polled Herefords/ Next Generation Genetics _______________ 88 Micheli Ranch ___________________________ 89 Pérez Cattle Co. __________________________ 91 Perks Ranch _____________________________ 87 Powell Herefords ________________________ 86 Purple Reign Cattle Co. ___________________ 86 Reynolds Herefords ______________________ 89 South Texas Hereford Assn. ________________ 91 Tennessee River Music Inc. ________________ 91 Texas Hereford Assn. _____________________ 90 W4 Ranch ______________________________ 89 White Hawk Ranch _______________________ 89 Wildcat Cattle Co. ________________________ 85

TOP BULL LOTS $17,000 — EXR Genesis 2401 ET DOB 3/22/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn. $10,000 — EXR Genesis 2232 ET DOB 2/13/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Four Winds Ranch, Wills Point, Texas. $9,000 — EXR Genesis 2554 ET DOB 4/10/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Thompson Ranch, Dallas, Texas. $7,000 — EXR Benchmark 2257 ET DOB 4/13/2022, by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET, sold to Hines Cattle Co., High Springs, Fla. $7,000 — EXR Bankroll 2202 ET DOB 1/5/2022, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Moore Farms, Bartlett, Kan.

Copeland & Sons Nara Visa, N.M. | Oct. 3

Auctioneer: Online Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots 7 females

Gross $60,250

Average $8,607

TOP FEMALE LOTS $14,500 — JCS Miss Makers Mark 3610 DOB 5/26/2023, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to Mark Newball, Illinois. $13,000 — JCS 1107 Mary Kate 3588 DOB 4/25/2023, by H5 906 Domino 1107, sold to Matt Collins, Tennessee. $7,750 — JCS 1107 Dominette 3607 DOB 5/20/2023, by H5 906 Domino 1107, sold to Alice Davis, Texas.

Auctioneer: Leo Casas Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Yukon, Okla. | Oct. 2

Lots 117 bulls

Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Matt Sims Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots 30 bulls

Gross Average $636,750 $5,442

TOP BULL LOTS $8,500 — DB 7035 Advance 1250 DOB 9/16/2021, by HH Advance 7035E ET, sold to Ralph Riddel Jr., Rotan.

Gross Average $162,750 $5,425

Breeders Classic Gettysburg, Pa. | Oct. 7

Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Tommy Coley Lots 6 bulls 44 females 50 total 12 embryos

Dudley Bros.

Comanche, Texas | Oct. 5

Express Ranches

$8,000 — DB 7019 Advance 1117 DOB 9/28/2021, by FS Advance 7019E, sold to Ralph Riddel Jr. $8,000 — DB 8126 Dom 1311 DOB 9/18/2021, by Churchill Domino 8126F, sold to JKM Livestock, Como. $8,000 — DB 7019 Advance 1107 DOB 9/18/2021, by FS Advance 7019E, sold to 4M Partners LLC, Crockett. $8,000 — DB 7015 Sensation 1411 DOB 9/8/2021, by B&C Sensation 7015E, sold to Patton Ranch, Crockett. $7,750 — DB 5138 Top Shelf 1037 DOB 10/17/2021, by BB Top Shelf 5138, sold to Todd and Marlo Holbrooks, Gail. $7,500 — DB E006 Hometown 1205 DOB 9/10/2021, by BR Hometown E006 ET, sold to R.P. and K.M. Stephens, Comanche. $7,500 — DB 6139 Dom 1387 DOB 9/15/2021, by BB 994 Domino 6139, sold to Ralph Riddel Jr. $7,500 — DB E006 Hometwon 1212 DOB 9/9/2021, by BR Hometown E006 ET, sold to Albany Seven Triangle LLC, Albany. $7,500 — DB 8309 Advance 1285 DOB 9/6/2021, by HH Advance 8309F ET, sold to Ralph Riddel Jr. $7,500 — DB 8126 Dom 1303 DOB 9/5/2021, by Churchill Domino 8126F, sold to Diane and Barry Altman, Lubbock.

Gross $21,550 $140,450 $162,000 $7,200

Average $3,592 $3,192 $3,240 $600

TOP BULL LOTS $4,150 — SRM 096Y Genesis 232 ET DOB 2/22/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor, Gettysburg, sold to Fields Family Farm, Aurora, W.Va.

SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2023-24 fiscal year.)

SALES

BULLS

FEMALES

TOTAL

SALE TYPE

Number

Lots

Average

Lots

Average

Lots

Gross

Average

Consignment

6

99.00

$405,602

173.00

$569,705

272.00

$975,307

$3,586

Production

30

709.00

$3,983,050

970.50

$7,035,737

1679.50

$11,018,787

$6,561

Month Total

36

808.00

$4,388,652

1143.50

$7,605,442

1951.50

$11,994,094

$6,146

23/24 YTD

60

943.55

$5,212,888

2236.50

$13,577,574

3180.05

$18,790,462

$5,909

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$3,900 — SMD 6964 Archer 2214 DOB 3/14/2022, by R Leader 6964, consigned

by Dorman Farms, Batavia, N.Y., sold to Jonathan and Amber Walton, Georgetown, Del. TOP FEMALE LOTS $5,200 — SRM 972C Natural Lady 21 DOB 2/11/2020, by Whitehawk Natural 290E, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor, sold to White Hawk Ranch, Buchanan, Ga.; and a February heifer calf, by WHR SRM Natural Choice 096G, sold to Church View Farm Inc, Millersville, Md. $5,200 — Boyd 22C Lady Historic 0037 DOB 2/4/2020, by NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E ET, consigned by Fountain Valley Farm, Westminster, Md., sold to Goble Farms, Mt. Olivet, Ky.; and a January heifer calf, by Boyd 6035 Frontman 9047, sold to Dorman Farms.

TOP EMBRYO LOT $2,400 — 4 embryos

By Whitehawk 590F Outlier 778J ET x Innisfail 723 U208 4010 ET, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor, sold to Mohican Farms, Glenmont, Ohio.

Cattlemen’s Delight Black River Falls, Wis. | Oct. 7 Auctioneer: Al Conover Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 45 females

Average Gross $135,600 $3,013

TOP FEMALE LOTS $5,000 — PRR MRK Angelina 197G DOB 6/28/2019, by LCC N Du Time ET, consigned by Steiny’s Herefords, New Lisbon; and a May heifer calf, by Blue B 2296 Pie, sold to Wade Olson, Bangor. $4,800 — Brookview 10Y Handy Rose 22HET DOB 2/4/2020, by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview Acres, Fairchild; and a February heifer calf, by TH 122 71I Victor 719T, sold to K&J Polled Herefords, Spring Green. $4,700 — JRR 719E Miss Time 034H DOB 3/15/2020, by JRR 409B Hometown Summit 719E, consigned by Reed Stock Farm, Hampton, Minn.; and a March heifer calf, by PERKS 5101 Commissioner 0009ET, sold to Rasmussen Polled Herefords, Spring Valley. $4,600 — Windyhills Lani 8J DOB 3/1/2021, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, consigned by Windy Hills Herefords, Roberts; and a March heifer calf, by Windyhills Timber 5H, sold to Rasmussen Polled Herefords. $4,400 — Brookview 11E Karmel 61K DOB 2/17/2022, by Brookview 78A Engineer 11E, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview Acres, sold to Wade Olson.

Colyer Herefords Bruneau, Idaho | Oct. 7

Auctioneers: Butch Booker, Dustin Layton, Kyle Colyer Reported by: Kevin Murnin Lots 84 females 82 embryos 250 semen units

Gross $995,500 $74,300 $83,890

Average $11,851 $906 $336

TOP FEMALE LOTS $70,000 — C CJC Belle Air Lass 8037 ET DOB 1/6/2018, by BR Belle Air 6011, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla. $62,500 — C 8037 Miss Maker 3048 ET DOB 1/4/2023, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to GKB Cattle. $60,000 — C 8037 Mary Maker 3202 DOB 2/1/2023, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to GKB Cattle. $26,000 — C CJC 4264 Lady Genesis 1295ET DOB 8/28/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Duane Loy Farms LLC, Shipman, Ill. (1/2 interest). $24,000 — C 942 Bonnie Belle 1069 DOB 1/7/2021, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to L Bar W Cattle Co., Absarokee, Mont.

(1/2 interest). $24,000 — C 7057 Lady Black Hawk 1257 DOB 8/24/2021, by C 4212 Black Hawk 7057 ET, sold to Loehr Hereford Farms, Peoria, Ill. (1/2 interest). $45,000 — C 1313 Lady Genesis 2321 ET DOB 9/18/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Potter Ranch Herefords, Winton, Calif. $30,000 — C 8086 Sancho Lass 2277 ET DOB 8/26/2022, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to Kate Laukala, Enumclaw, Wash. $25,000 — C Bar1 8089 Candy 3020 ET DOB 1/2/2023, by ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET, sold to Daekas-Lohse, Woodland, Calif. $20,000 — C Lady Genesis 1292 DOB 8/28/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Bowling Ranch, Newkirk, Okla. $19,000 — C Guardian Lass 2255 ET DOB 8/19/2022, by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET, sold to Tudahl Herefords, Bigfork, Mont. $19,000 — C Lady Genesis 1268 DOB 8/25/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla. $19,000 — C Genesis Belle 2108 DOB 1/11/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Jennings Land and Cattle, Palmyra, Ill.

Journagan Ranch/ Missouri State University Springfield, Mo. | Oct. 7

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh Lots 30 bulls 59 females 89 total 9 comm. females

Gross $98,350 $207,250 $305,600 $23,100

Average $3,278 $3,513 $3,434 $2,567

TOP BULL LOTS $6,000 — LJR MSU 392E Lennon 168L DOB 2/9/2023, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Andy Beck, Bainbridge, Ind. (1/2 interest). $5,750 — LJR MSU 217G Key 28K DOB 1/24/2022, by LJR MSU 371B Grayson 217G, sold to Allen Entwistle, Riverton, Ill. TOP FEMALE LOTS $8,800 — LJR MSU Tequila 17F DOB 2/2/2018, by NJW 33TB 100W Trust 167Y, sold to Steinbeck Herefords, Hermann; and a March heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Wyatt Russell, Jackson, and Darrell Aufdenberg, Jackson. $7,200 — LJR MSU Sport Dew 173F DOB 3/10/2018, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, sold to Rolling I Ranch, High Hill; and a January heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Molly McCorkill, Elkland. $7,000 — LJR MSU Alexis 46E DOB 2/3/2017, by LJR MSU 837S Affirm 40A, sold to Rolling I Ranch; and a January heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Sophia Struckhoff, Augusta. $6,200 — LJR MSU Valerie 231E DOB 3/3/2017, by CMF CS U408 Progression Y449, sold to Andy Jenkins, Pierce City; and a February heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Andy Beck.

Wildcat Cattle Co. Darlington, Wis. | Oct. 8

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 43 females

Gross Average $347,750 $8,087

TOP FEMALE LOTS $38,000 — Wildcat Parma 3176 ET DOB 2/9/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Huck and Tesslie Gray, Knightstown, Ind. $30,000 — Wildcat LMAY Mardi Gras 34 ET DOB 2/1/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to May Cattle Co., Mineral Point. $21,000 — Wildcat Change My Mind 3802 ET DOB 3/27/2023, by ECR Redemption 5575 ET, sold to Pepin Family Farm LLC, Goshen, Conn. $17,000 — Wildcat LMAY Mockingbird 36 ET DOB 2/2/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Marlee Grannis, Flemingsburg, Ky. continued on page 86...

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$15,000 — Wildcat MF 13C Lola 2306 ET DOB 4/20/2023, by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET, sold to Skyline Farms Inc., Cadiz, Ohio. $14,500 — Wildcat Cover Girl 3100 ET DOB 5/4/2023, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Murray Farms, Bostic, N.C. $14,000 — Wildcat MF 13C Lake 2307 ET DOB 4/22/2023, by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET, sold to Skyline Farms Inc. $12,500 — Wildcat Pinch Me 3837 ET DOB 1/19/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Skyline Farms Inc. $11,000 — Wildcat Lucille 306 DOB 3/20/2023, by VCR 711E Convoy 41H, sold to Karsyn Kleeman, Braymer, Mo. $10,000 — Wildcat Passion 3852 ET DOB 2/13/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Ava Doig, St. Paul, Ind. $10,000 — Wildcat Cross My Heart 3090 ET DOB 3/27/2023, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Brooke Aue, Auburndale. $9,500 — Wildcat Park 210 ET DOB 3/5/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Mike Thompson, Maple Park. $9,000 — Wildcat Pancho 2878 ET DOB 1/8/2022, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to MS Cattle Co., Athens, Texas. $8,500 — Wildcat Vibrant 116 ET DOB 12/26/2021, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Jason Otis, Emigrant, Mont.

Purple Reign Cattle Co. Toulon, Ill. | Oct. 8

Auctioneer: Online Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 16 females 12 embryos 27 semen units

Gross $422,250 $11,700 $4,215

Average $26,391 $975 $156

TOP FEMALE LOTS $94,500 — Purple HB Daenerys 21L ET DOB 2/14/2023, by FTZS Dignified 104J, sold to Cara and Crew Cummins, Hollis, Okla. $70,500 — Purple HB Vanna 70L ET DOB 4/4/2023, by HAPP BK Valor 37C ET, sold to Cara and Crew Cummins. $59,500 — Purple HB Vivienne 81L ET DOB 4/21/2023, by HAPP BK Valor 37C ET, sold to Riley Rhodes, Carlinville. $48,000 — Purple Bellamy 13L ET DOB 2/3/2023, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Tessa, Makenna and Austin Smith, Hubertus, Wis. $45,500 — Purple Roxanne 61L DOB 3/26/2023, by Purple Sleepy Joe 80H ET, sold to Tessa, Makenna and Austin Smith. $38,500 — Purple Gigi 32L ET DOB 3/3/2023, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Brock May, Mineral Point, Wis. $11,000 — Purple Bonnie 45L DOB 3/13/2023, by Purple Sleepy Joe 80H ET, sold to Randall Peterson, Paris.

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$10,000 — Purple Mildred 2L ET DOB 1/5/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Eric Norden, Napoleon, Ohio.

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New Enterprise, Pa. | Oct. 9 Auctioneer: Online Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 10 females 6 embryos

Gross $64,500 $5,700

Average $6,450 $950

TOP FEMALE LOTS $12,500 — DJF Miami Spice 1L ET DOB 1/7/2023, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to Kyla Peskey, Iroquois, S.D. $9,250 — DJF Sancha Tootsie 40L ET DOB 4/16/2023, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to Lauren and McKenna Gatz, Fairview, Kan. $9,250 — DJF Miami Ice 25L ET DOB 4/1/2023, by DKF RO Cash Flow 0245 ET, sold to Allyson Hamilton, Atlanta, Texas. $8,000 — DJF American Tootsie 11L ET DOB 3/1/2023, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Graylyn Christenbury, Starr, S.C.

Indian Mound Ranch Canadian, Texas | Oct. 9

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots 53 bulls 29 females 82 total

Average Gross $321,750 $6,071 $81,600 $2,814 $403,350 $4,919

TOP BULL LOTS $10,500 — IMR 3297A Advance 2081K DOB 3/7/2022, by HH Advance 3297A ET, sold to McKinney Land and Cattle, May, Okla. $9,500 — IMR 3297A Advance 2080K DOB 3/7/2022, by HH Advance 3297A ET, sold to Haley Bros. LLC, Canadian. $9,000 — IMR 710E Domino 2052K DOB 3/1/2022, by CL 1 Domino 710E 1ET, sold to Huff Ranch, Allison. $9,000 — IMR 8051F Domino 2056K DOB 3/2/2022, by IMR 5025C Domino 8051F, sold to Haley Bros. LLC. $8,500 — IMR 0022H Advance 2009K DOB 2/9/2022, by HH Advance 0022H ET, sold to Stoker-Kirkpatrick Ranches LTD, Post. $8,500 — IMR 8099F Advance 2051K DOB 3/1/2022, by IMR L1 5047C Advance 8099F ET, sold to Huff Ranch.

TOP FEMALE LOT $7,500 — IMR 710E Dominette 9008G ET DOB 2/15/2019, by CL 1 Domino 710E 1ET; and a September bull calf, by IMR 3297A Advance 1130J ET, sold to Dixon Ranches, Dodge.

Bernard Show Cattle Grand Ridge, Ill. | Oct. 10

Auctioneer: Online Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 13 females

Gross $42,350

Average $3,258

TOP FEMALE LOT $7,250 — BSC 221G Flo DOB 2/18/2023, by AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Peyton, Ryan and Elyse Garnhart, German Valley. $6,750 — BSC 3H Tootsie Pop 302 DOB 1/10/2023, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Hannah and Ryan Oleson, Arkdale, Wis. $4,750 — BSC 1115 Lady Style 307 ET DOB 2/4/2023, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Josie and Owen Hart, Cornell. $4,100 — BSC 805 Mimosa 204 DOB 2/5/2022, by DCF 02X Pay Pal 011H ET, sold to Dry Creek Farms, Pell City, Ala.

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Ft. McKavett, Texas | Oct. 10 Auctioneer: Doak Lambert Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots Average Gross 89 bulls $472,500 $5,309 40 comm. females $77,000 $1,925 TOP BULL LOTS $14,000 — JP 9078 Dom 2520 DOB 1/25/2022, by JP 6306 Dom 9078, sold to Hamilton Ranch, Goliad. $9,000 — JP 8076 Harland 2558 DOB 3/4/2022, by JP Harland 8076, sold to Paul Smith, Midland. $8,500 — JP 6306 Dom 2470 DOB 1/6/2022, by JP 334 Dom 6306, sold to Daniel Holland, Graham. $8,000 — JP 6306 Dom 2461 DOB 1/3/2022, by JP 334 Dom 6306, sold to Daniel Holland. $7,500 — JP 8107 Swagger 2478 DOB 1/8/2022, by UU Swagger 8107F, sold to 9 Point Mesa Ranch, Georgetown.

Grimmel Girls Show Cattle/ Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co.

Jarrettsville, Md. / Manhattan, Kan. | Oct. 12 Auctioneer: Online Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 19 females 45 semen units

Gross $264,001 $1,330

Average $13,895 $30

TOP FEMALE LOTS $41,000 — GS Madisyn L04 ET DOB 1/16/2023, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Marlee and Madelyn Grannis, Flemingsburg, Ky. Hereford.org

$22,500 — GGSC Tinsley 52L ET DOB 5/7/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Hayes and Kendall Devine, Chickasha, Okla. $22,500 — GS Dottie West L27 ET DOB 5/9/2023, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Abby Hill Farm, Richmond, Ontario. $20,500 — GS Rosemary L17 ET DOB 3/19/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan. $19,001 — GS Ferrari L12 ET DOB 2/27/2023, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Morgan and McKenna Rogers, Solon, Iowa. $15,000 — GS Barracuda L18 ET DOB 3/24/2023, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Brendon Brown, Troup, Texas. $14,500 — GGSC Caliente 36L ET DOB 4/5/2023, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Koby and Blake Kearns, Winslow, Ill. $14,000 — GS Rosette L20 ET DOB 3/28/2023, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Sheyenne Franks, Darrouzett, Texas.

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Steelman, Saskatchewan | Oct. 14 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Reported by: Kevin Murnin Reported in Canadian funds Lots 58 females

Gross Average $401,200 $6,917

TOP FEMALE LOTS $32,000 — ANL J&R 80C Golden 134J 15L DOB 2/6/2023, by ANL 17A Hi Tech 58W 80C, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario $17,000 — ANL 70H Sunny 2G 98K DOB 2/18/2023, by ANL 206E Bottom Line 12D 70H, sold to Mission Ridge Herefords, Raymore. $15,500 — ANL J&R 70H Lady 6G 30K DOB 2/3/2022, by ANL 206E Bottom Line 12D 70H, sold to Golden Oak Livestock, Red Deer County, Alberta. $15,000 — ANL 80C Bambi 36H 11K DOB 1/30/2022, by ANL 17A Hi Tech 58W 80C, sold to Topp Herefords, Grace City, N.D. $14,000 — ANL DK 182H Miriah 106F 88L DOB 2/23/2023, by TH Crown Royal 182H, sold to Mohican West, Laurel, Mont. $14,000 — Brooks 3H 15J Kate 3L DOB 2/2/2023, by Glenlees 27C Kreed 3H, sold to Calvin Fornwald, Carlyle; Danny Fornwald, Arcola; and ANL Polled Herefords, Steelman. $11,000 — Glenlees SNBR 155E Reva 24K DOB 2/11/2022, by GHC C5 Attention 155E, sold to Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, Ontario.

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Menzies Cattle Co.

Auctioneer: Steve Bonham Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Auctioneer: Jesse Bolin Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots 35 females

Lots Gross Average 15 bulls $49,500 $3,300 129 comm. females $286,000 $2,217

Madill, Okla. | Oct. 14

Gross Average $608,700 $17,391

TOP FEMALE LOTS $130,000 — CMCC Lucky Roll 356L ET DOB 2/20/2023, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer. $120,000 — BKCMCC Livin Distinctive370LET DOB 1/8/2023, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

Definitely Different Alto, Mich. | Oct. 14

Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh Lots 4 bulls 49 females 53 total

Gross $19,852 $173,805 $193,657

Average $4,963 $3,547 $3,654

TOP BULL LOT $10,000 — EF MF Benton 19Z 122L ET DOB 1/22/2023, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, consigned by Ye Ole McDonalds Farm, Grand Rapids, sold to Paquette Hereford Ranch, St. Anne, Ill. TOP FEMALE LOTS $16,000 — TH 126F 248G Lady Red 55J DOB 1/5/2021, by TH 76A 206E Growth Fund 248G, consigned by Ye Ole McDonalds Farm, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario; and a January heifer calf,

by ECR Venture 0225, sold to John Harms, Humboldt, Iowa. $6,900 — ASM 85C 589 Whoopi 031H DOB 3/14/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, consigned by Grand Meadows Farm, Ada, sold to Dennis Darr & Family, Syracuse, Ind.; and a March bull calf, by Boyd 76E Forecast 0050, sold to Mia Brauning, Finksburg, Md. $6,300 — Elm-Lodge Hot Gossip 23H DOB 2/12/2020, by NJW 135U 10Y Hometown 27A, consigned by Ridgeview Farm, Alto, sold to Ashley Kuschel, Allenton; and a March heifer calf, by RVP 100W Duke 31D, sold to Brooklyn Decker, Evart. $6,300 — LBB Raven 13G DOB 1/5/2019, by H FHF Advance 624 ET, consigned by Ridgeview Farm, sold to Inthout Farm, Caledonia; and a February bull calf, by RVP 100W Duke 31D, sold to Keith Eichler, Aberdeen, S.D.

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TOP BULL LOTS $4,500 — MCC Basin 2201 DOB 2/11/2022, by FTF Untouchable 046H, sold to Travis Replogle, Niangua. $4,000 — MCC Bottom Line 2214 DOB 2/10/2022, by TH 13Y 358C Bottom Line 206E, sold to Jon Miller, Sarcoxie. $3,800 — MCC Bottom Line 2241 DOB 2/14/2022, by TH 13Y 358C Bottom Line 206E, sold to Tyler Buckley, Lawrenceburg, Ky. $3,600 — MCC Pipestone 2238 DOB 1/26/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Travis Replogle.

Perks Ranch

Rockford, Ill. | Oct. 14 Auctioneer: Eddie Burks Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 52 females 14 embryos 4 comm. females 28 semen units

Average Gross $559,250 $10,755 $13,400 $957 $12,800 $3,200 $4,925 $176

TOP FEMALE LOTS $70,000 — PERKS 625 Diversified Gal 8042 DOB 2/14/2018, by C 5280 Diversified 6121 ET; and a February heifer calf, by UPS He Delivers 0290 ET, sold to Paul and Elvia Johnson, Rockford. $40,000 — PERKS 5098 Cookies N Cream9096 DOB 4/1/2019, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET; and a September bull calf, by UPS He Delivers 0290 ET, sold to Tippy Top Ranch, Rockford. $30,000 — PERKS 0170 Ruth 3093 DOB 6/8/2023, by PERKS 1502 Gus 1004 ET, sold to Rocking Chair Ranch, San Angelo, Texas. $26,000 — PERKS BSC GDF 1049 Emily 3003 DOB 1/26/2023, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Paul and Elvia Johnson. $21,000 — PERKS C&L Leading Lady 3039 ET DOB 3/6/2023, by Churchill Big Shot 1136J ET, sold to Tymber, Chyloh and Cache Billman, Rigby, Idaho. $20,000 — PERKS PBCC Dream Girl 3047 DOB 3/14/2023, by C 5280 Diversified 6121 ET, sold to Young Cattle Co., Lexington. continued on page 88...

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$20,000 — PERKS 1Y Sensation 9128ET DOB 5/9/2019, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Clear Creek Cattle Co., Tiffin, Iowa; and a March heifer calf, by C 5280 Diversified 6121 ET, sold to McKenna and Morgan Rogers, Solon, Iowa. $15,500 — PERKS C&L 7023 Eminent 3033 ET DOB 3/2/2023, by Churchill Big Shot 1136J ET, sold to Kayston Woo, Vinton, Calif. $13,800 — PERKS 4Z Victoria 801 ET DOB 1/24/2018, by H L1 Domino 3053 ET, sold to Russow Cattle Farms, Heyworth; and a March bull calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET, sold to Braukhoff Farms, Janesville, Wis., and Kueter Farms, Darien, Wis.

Express Ranches Yukon, Okla. | Oct. 15

Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Matt Sims Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots 92 females 1 flush 6 embryos

Gross $887,550 $22,000 $1,800

Average $9,647 $22,000 $300

TOP FEMALE LOTS $80,000 — EXR Lexus 0208 ET DOB 1/18/2020, by BR Belle Air 6011; and a September bull calf, by Churchill Roughneck 0280H ET, sold to Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City (1/2 interest). $130,000 — EXR High Class Kat 3204 ET DOB 1/3/2023, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Hurricane Hefty Ranch, and Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala. $40,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 0337 ET DOB 11/8/2020, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET; and an August heifer calf, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Newby Land & Cattle Co., Perkins (1/2 interest). $65,000 — EXR Lexus 3276 ET DOB 5/6/2023, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas. $50,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 3249 ET DOB 3/4/2023, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Ella Weldon, Piedmont. $25,000 — EXR Prime Design 2316 ET DOB 9/18/2022, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Sandhill Farms LLC, Haviland, Kan. (1/2 interest). $19,000 — EXR Ribeye Lady 2233 ET DOB 2/14/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Newby Land & Cattle Co. (1/2 interest). $30,000 — EXR High Class Kat 3201 ET DOB 1/1/2023, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Cara Cummins, Hollis. $27,500 — EXR Primrose 3504 ET DOB 4/10/2023, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET, sold to Alexis Koelling, Bowling Green, Mo.

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$20,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 3244 ET DOB 3/1/2023, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho. $15,000 — EXR Flip Flop 1261 ET DOB 4/21/2021, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET; and an August bull calf, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas. $12,500 — EXR Bailees McKee 3261 ET DOB 3/21/2023, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET, sold to Edenburn Family Farm, Penfield, Ill. $11,000 — EXR Goldilocks 2003 ET DOB 1/3/2020, by Golden Oak Outcross 18U; and a September heifer calf, by Churchill Roughneck 0280H ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts. $10,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 3240 ET DOB 2/12/2023, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET, sold to Trevor Craig, Bedford, Ind. TOP FLUSH LOT $22,000 — Flush on C Bailees McKee 4295 ET DOB 3/12/2014, by C Miles McKee 2103 ET, sold to Hurricane Hefty Ranch.

MGM Polled Herefords/ Next Generation Genetics Endeavor, Wis. | Oct. 15

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 38 females

Average Gross $133,200 $3,505

TOP FEMALE LOTS $8,700 — MGM Special 13H DOB 3/5/2020, by R Leader 6964, consigned

by MGM Polled Herefords, sold to Pierces Hereford Haven, Baraboo; and a January heifer calf, by Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337, sold to Double M Ranch, Endeavor. $5,700 — MGM 730 Sensational 36H ET DOB 11/1/2020, by Churchill Sensation 028X, consigned by MGM Polled Herefords; and an October heifer calf, by R Leader 6964, sold to Weber Livestock Co., Sullivan. $5,400 — NEXT GEN 308F Kalli 451 ET DOB 3/5/2021, by SR Dominate 308F ET, consigned by Next Generation Genetics, sold to Pierces Hereford Haven; and a January heifer calf, by CRR 66589 Balance 107, sold to Strieter Farm, Watertown. $5,300 — NEXT GEN Y79D Emerald 459 DOB 3/7/2019, by WORR OWEN Tankeray Y79D ET, consigned by Next Generation Genetics, sold to Baylee Babcock, Endeavor; and a February heifer calf, by CRR 971 Levitate 142, sold to Abby Shields, Reedsburg. $5,250 — NEXT GEN 33B Kelly 20 ET DOB 1/11/2020, by NJW 160Z 10W Whit 33B, consigned by Next Generation Genetics, sold to Strike Twice Farms, Penfield, Ill.

Green Cattle Co. and Locust Grove Farm

Munfordville, Ky./Flemingsburg, Ky. | Oct. 17 Auctioneer: Online Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 7 females 1 flush

Gross $45,000 $3,000

Average $6,429 $3,000

TOP FEMALE LOTS $16,000 — Green 7437 Mercedes 017L ET DOB 3/2/2023, by H Montgomery 7437 ET, sold to Todd Farms, Mt. Vernon. $7,250 — Green 229G Rita 025L ET DOB 2/2/2023, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to Todd Farms.

Jensen Bros.

Louisburg, Kan. | Oct. 19 Auctioneers: Cody Lowderman, Dustin Layton Reported by: Aaron Friedt Lots 41 females 24 embryos 225 semen units

Gross $472,750 $46,800 $28,800

Average $11,530 $1,950 $128

TOP FEMALE LOTS $70,000 — KJ 746D Coco Madonna 201L ET DOB 3/30/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla. $30,000 — KJ F31 Mistified 028L ET DOB 2/13/2023, by KJ GKB 364C Impact 249J ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas. $30,000 — KJ 9143 Mexico Liberty 146L ET DOB 3/11/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to G&G Cattle Co., DeWitt, Mich. $27,500 — KJ 9143 Mexico Liberty 115L ET DOB 3/4/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to GKB Cattle. $27,000 — KJ 215F Liberty Gal 009L ET DOB 2/12/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Garrett and Scott Hickey, Staunton, Va. $17,000 — KJ 746D Coco Liberty 126L ET DOB 3/6/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to G&G Cattle Co. $16,000 — KJ F31 Misty 029L ET DOB 2/14/2023, by KJ GKB 364C Impact 249J ET, sold to GKB Cattle. $16,000 — KJ 746D Coco Shine 991L ET DOB 2/9/2023, by MYO 559 On Time 927 ET, sold to Lee Mayo, Scott City. $14,000 — KJ 215F Liberty Gal 031L ET DOB 2/14/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Lamb Bros. Beef, Wilson, Wis. $14,000 — KJ 215F Country Girl J47 ET DOB 8/16/2021, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, sold to Pierces Hereford Haven, Baraboo, Wis. $14,000 — KJ 753D Cher Time 209L ET DOB 4/6/2023, by MYO 559 On Time 927 ET, sold to Garrett and Scott Hickey.

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$12,000 — KJ 746D Coco Treasure 099L ET DOB 3/1/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Simon Shepard, Altamont, Ill. $12,000 — KJ 746D Coco Time 970L ET DOB 1/27/2023, by MYO 559 On Time 927 ET, sold to Tom Wall, Hopedale, Ill. $12,000 — KJ 176F Carlee 020L ET DOB 2/13/2023, by UPS Harvester 9985, sold to Lee Mayo. $11,000 — KJ 753D Cher 180L ET DOB 3/24/2023, by MYO 559 On Time 927 ET, sold to Madelyn, Cooper and Wyatt Weaber, Wamego.

W4 Ranch

Morgan, Texas | Oct. 20 Auctioneer: Doak Lambert Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots 98 bulls 110 females 208 total

Gross Average $594,500 $6,066 $316,600 $2,878 $911,100 $4,380

TOP BULL LOTS $12,500 — W4 7131 Domino Sport 502J ET DOB 10/20/2021, by CL 1 Domino 7131E 1ET, sold to Winship Ranch, Ft. Worth (1/2 interest). $13,500 — W4 392A Mr Beef J598 DOB 9/24/2021, by DH Domino 392A, sold to Big 5, Huntsville (3/4 interest). $7,500 — W4 823F Impact 507J ET DOB 9/28/2021, by Churchill JR Impact 823F ET, sold to Williams Land & Cattle, Keithville, La. (3/4 interest). $8,000 — W4 8130 Bankdraft 518J ET DOB 10/8/2021, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to David Brown, Carmine. $8,000 — W4 4312 B Miles J513 DOB 9/6/2021, by C Bailees Miles 4312 ET, sold to Williams Land & Cattle. $7,750 — Churchill Domino 1305J DOB 8/2/2021, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to Coteau Grove Farms, Sunset, La. $7,750 — W4 F684 Mr Beef J580 DOB 9/20/2021, by W4 392A Mr Beef F684, sold to Reagan Cody, Mars Hill, N.C. $7,500 — W4 8132F Advance 506J ET DOB 9/28/2021, by HH Advance 8132F, sold to Williams Cattle Co., Keithville, La. $7,500 — W4 823F Impact 519J ET DOB 10/8/2021, by Churchill JR Impact 823F ET, sold to Williams Land & Cattle. $7,500 — W4 106D Hometown J583 DOB 9/21/2021, by W4 4108 Hometown 106D ET, sold to Coteau Grove Farms. $7,500 — W4 392A Mr Beef J683 DOB 10/15/2021, by DH Domino 392A, sold to Guinn Cattle Co., Mermentau, La. $7,500 — W4 RV Advance J953 DOB 9/10/2021, by FS Advance 620D, sold to Connor Hewitt, Gilmer.

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Reynolds Herefords Huntsville, Mo. | Oct. 22

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh Lots 14 bulls 40 females 54 total 21 comm. females 2 steers

Gross $37,050 $138,870 $175,920 $38,400 $3,200

Average $2,646 $3,472 $3,258 $1,829 $1,600

TOP BULL LOT $5,800 — RH Pride 2310 DOB 1/7/2023, by AW Statesman 038H, sold to Lenth Herefords, Postville, Iowa (1/2 interest).

TOP FEMALE LOTS $5,200 — RH Ms Ritzy 012H DOB 2/6/2020, by R New York 5083; and a February heifer calf, by ABRA 88X 113 Ribeye 88E ET, sold to Circle R Cattle Co., Huntsville. $5,100 — APH Miss Jacey G202 ET DOB 8/14/2019, by JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET; and a September bull calf, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Mueller Farms LLC, Perryville. $5,050 — SF 1690 Hazel 129 DOB 3/1/2021, by APH Gunfighter F1690 ET, sold to Steinbeck Farms, Hermann; and a January heifer calf, by RH 7056 Victor 2137, sold to Holly Weisberg-Louk, Webster City, Iowa. $4,800 — SF D1 Rhonda 8133 DOB 12/6/2018, by MPH Z311 Rampage D1, sold to Ade Polled Herefords, West Lafayette, Ind.; and a January heifer calf, by AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET, sold to Day’s Family Farm, Pilot Grove.

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$8,500 — WHR 838F 619B Beefmaker 026KET DOB 2/12/2022, by WHR AFF 4013 Advancer 838F ET, sold to David Hill, Monroe, N.C. $8,000 — WHR 490H 689F Beefmaker 002K DOB 2/7/2022, by Whitehawk Native 490H ET, sold to Boyd Reynolds, Athens, Tenn.

TOP FEMALE LOTS $19,000 — PR2 WHR 0016 Rita 157F 24K ET DOB 9/8/2022, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to GKB Cattle (1/2 embryo interest). $13,500 — WHR 493E 589F Beefmaid 439H DOB 2/16/2020, by WHR X51 T306 Beefmaker 493E ET, sold to Daniel and Winston Tanner, Dekalb, Texas; and a March heifer calf, by Whitehawk 593F Cosmos 672J ET, sold to Jeff Bass, Oxford, N.C. $9,000 — WHR 6153 592F Beefmaid 411H DOB 1/26/2020, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to Phillip Height; and a March heifer calf,

by Whitehawk 593F Cosmos 672J ET, sold to 7 Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Senoia. $8,600 — WHR 4013 629F Beefmaid 402H DOB 1/23/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to TM Cattle Co., Walnut, Miss.; and a February heifer calf, by Whitehawk 593F Cosmos 672J ET, sold to CES/ Predestined Cattle Co., Wadley. $7,800 — WHR 290E 619B Beefmaid 441H ET DOB 2/16/2020, by Whitehawk Natural 290E, sold to Kelley Cattle Co., Waynesboro, Tenn.; and a February heifer calf, by WHR AFF 4013 Advancer 838F ET, sold to Rick Aden, St. Joseph, Ill. TOP PICK LOT $12,000 — Pick of the fall calving 2-year-old females Sold to CMR Ranch Inc., Senatobia, Miss.

Buchanan, Ga. | Oct. 23

Micheli Ranch

Auctioneers: Tommy Carper, Dale Stith Reported by: Tommy Coley and Joe Rickabaugh

Auctioneer: Butch Booker Reported by: Kevin Murnin

Lots 24 bulls 27.50 females 51.50 total

Gross $174,500 $152,708 $327,208

Average $7,271 $5,553 $6,354

TOP BULL LOTS $16,500 — Whitehawk Beau Domino 109K DOB 4/4/2022, by /S Endure 00142 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (1/2 interest). $16,500 — Whitehawk 650F Factor 159K ET DOB 8/11/2022, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to GKB Cattle (1/2 interest). $12,500 — Whitehawk 619B Mark 992K ET DOB 2/2/2022, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Hal Phillips, Morriston, Fla. $10,000 — WHR 240G 455H Beefmaker 090K DOB 3/27/2022, by Whitehawk Arthur 240G ET, sold to Allen Garrett, Statham.

Ft. Bridger, Wyo. | Oct. 25

Lots Gross Average $233,700 $5,700 41 bulls 7 comm. females $22,050 $3,150 TOP BULL LOTS $10,250 — MH Catapult 299 DOB 4/13/2022, by CC 320 23X Catapult 80D ET, sold to Empire Ranch, Moorcroft. $9,500 — MH Heir 6018 202 ET DOB 2/10/2022, by C CJC Belle Heir ET, sold to Empire Ranch. $8,750 — MH Catapult 2029 DOB 5/4/2022, by CC 320 23X Catapult 80D ET, sold to R & R Land & Livestock, Yampa, Colo. $7,500 — MH Catapult 2022 DOB 4/25/2022, by CC 320 23X Catapult 80D ET, sold to John Griffin, Riverton. continued on page 90...

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Texas Hereford Assn.

Buffalo, Texas | Oct. 25

Auctioneer: Justin Stout Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots 43 bulls 7 females 50 total 54 comm. females

Gross $146,750 $19,000 $165,750 $111,500

Average $3,413 $2,714 $3,315 $2,065

$8,500 — DH Advance T1228 DOB 11/21/2021, by DH Domino 344A, sold to Rocky DaCosta, Normandy, Tenn. $8,500 — DH Domino 168J DOB 11/22/2021, by DH Domino 715E ET, sold to Joe Guilbeaux, Lafayette, La. $8,250 — DH Domino 125J DOB 10/6/2021, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to CJ Cattle Co. LLC, Altoona.

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Dry Creek Farms

Auctioneer: Tommy Barnes Reported by: Tommy Coley

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton Reported by: Tommy Coley

Horton, Ala. | Oct. 28

Lots 80 bulls 34 females 114 total 133 comm. females

Gross $567,250 $91,100 $658,350 $300,200

Average $7,091 $2,679 $5,775 $2,257

TOP BULL LOTS $13,500 — DH Advance T1248 DOB 11/6/2021, by DH Domino 534, sold to Bama Farms, Hartselle. $11,500 — DH Domino 106J DOB 9/21/2021, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc., Trussville. $10,000 — DH Advance 136J DOB 10/14/2021, by HH Advance 8161F ET, sold to White Cattle Co. LLC, Chiefland, Fla. $10,000 — DH Advance T1210 DOB 11/1/2021, by DH Advance 743E, sold to DCJ Ranch, Auburn. $9,750 — DH Domino 132J DOB 10/9/2021, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc. $9,750 — DH Advance T1239 DOB 11/6/2021, by DH Advance 620D, sold to DCJ Ranch. $9,500 — DH Advance 156J DOB 11/6/2021, by HH Advance 3203A, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc. $9,500 — DH Advance T1225 DOB 10/25/2021, by DH Domino 344A, sold to a Mississippi buyer. $9,000 — DH Domino 111J DOB 9/27/2021, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Jason West, Northport. $8,750 — DH Advance 126J DOB 10/6/2021, by HH Advance 3203A, sold to a Mississippi buyer. $8,500 — DH Domino 129J DOB 10/8/2021, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Walter Field, Shuqualak, Miss. $8,500 — DH Advance T1229 DOB 10/26/2021, by DH Domino 344A, sold to Tinney Farms, Hanceville.

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Pell City, Ala. | Oct. 28

Lots 5 bulls 55 females 60 total 1 flush 4 embryos 25 semen units

Gross $33,500 $420,350 $453,850 $7,000 $2,700 $6,750

Average $6,700 $7,643 $7,564 $7,000 $675 $270

TOP FEMALE LOTS $23,500 — DCF J13 Bailey 24L ET DOB 2/9/2023, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, sold to Flat Creek Farm, Lucedale, Miss.

(1/2 interest). $18,000 — DCF 0067 Lass Gen 15L ET DOB 1/14/2023, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Green Door Farms, Michigan (1/2 interest). $22,500 — DCF 642Z Guidance 114J ET DOB 3/15/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Bernard Show Cattle, Grand Ridge, Ill., and a January bull calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Flat Creek Farm. $20,000 — DCF 642Z Marymaid L40 ET DOB 3/13/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Cole Smith, Pell City. $18,000 — Loewen Miss B42 C776 H18 ET DOB 2/22/2020, by KCF Bennett Homeward C776, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla. $15,000 — Loewen Ellie B42 G41 ET DOB 10/2/2019, by SHF Ellison 167Y E149, and a September bull calf, by Spearhead 22S Corps Commande14, sold to Edwards Farms, Crane Hill, Alabama. $15,000 — Loewen Eve 373E J3 ET DOB 1/10/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Russ Tegtmeier, Burchard, Neb.; and a February heifer calf, by Loewen DCF Perfecto 864F 5J, sold to Lamb Bros. Beef, Menomonie, Wis. $15,000 — DCF TJ J12 Haley 6L DOB 1/3/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Ground Zero Farms. $11,000 — Loewen Eve 17G GI6 J47 ET DOB 9/10/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms. $11,000 — LPH 028X 16A Morgann 10C DOB 1/17/2015, by Churchill Sensation 028X, sold to Andy Smith, North Carolina.

$10,000 — C&L Miss Adeline E149 8J DOB 2/22/2021, by SHF Ellison 167Y E149, sold to Dakota Brasher, Bath Springs, Tenn.; and a January heifer calf, by Loewen DCF Defiance H49 ET, sold to T.J. Daniel, Tennessee. $10,000 — UPS Miss Endure 0804 DOB 10/17/2020, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn., Jernigan Farms, Columbia, Tenn., and Dirt Road Farms, Franklin, Tenn. $10,000 — DCF 459 Geba J33 ET DOB 4/13/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Smith Family Farms, Alabama; and a January bull calf, by Land Slinger 2296 1046, sold to Kyler Cooley, Dry Creek, La. $10,000 — UPS Miss Endure 8076 DOB 3/28/2018, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Matt Smith, Pell City. $9,000 — RMB 779H Southern Belle 121KET DOB 3/2/2022, by RMB/DKM Audacious 4013 779H, sold to CES/Predestined Cattle Co., Wadley, Ga.

J&L Cattle Services and Guests Jeromesville, Ohio | Oct. 28

Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Noah Benedict Lots 1 bull 60 females 61 total 7 comm. females

Gross $4,300 $334,300 $338,600 $11,900

Average $4,300 $5,572 $5,551 $1,700

TOP FEMALE LOTS $19,750 — KH JLCS 652D Montana G67 ET DOB 9/19/2019, by CHEZ Dante 652D ET, sold to Connecticut JR Republic, Litchfield, Conn.; and a February heifer calf, by APH 4356 Colorado 15G, sold to Haleigh and Carston Stephens, Jeromesville. $15,000 — Mohican Whitney 5G DOB 1/25/2019, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET; and an August heifer calf, by KJ 7603 Venture 309J ET, sold to Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, W.Va. $13,750 — KH JLCS 4013 Montana F21 J8 DOB 2/1/2021, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Cedar Creek Farms, Donalds, S.C.; and a January bull calf, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to HP Polled Herefords, Rupert, Vt. $11,250 — KH JLCS C1 Freda Y41 H36 DOB 3/12/2020, by KH JLCS 69X Custom Built C1, sold to Calvin Helsinger, Germantown; and a February heifer calf, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario. $10,750 — KH JLCS 652D Montana H67 ET DOB 10/19/2020, by CHEZ Dante 652D ET, sold to Dorman Farms, Batavia, N.Y.; and a January bull calf, by NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E ET, sold to Lucky Lady Farms, Ireland, W.Va.

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$10,400 — T E15 Belle T03 DOB 3/8/2020, by KH JLCS 10Y Titanium E15, sold to Sunny Side Farm, Dresden; and a January bull calf, by WLKR JH Mainstay 722 7229 0130, sold to Mike Stimmell, Ashland. $9,500 — KH JLCS Y23 Gala 4248 G16 DOB 2/20/2019, by C ETF Wildcat 4248 ET, sold to Lowell Fisher, Spencer, Neb.; and a January heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Natalie and Nathan Liston, Seville. $8,900 — JLCS 2504 Miss F17 H6 DOB 1/28/2020, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, sold to Odiam Polled Herefords, Farmersville; and a February heifer calf, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Gordons Heartland Acres, Ashland. $8,600 — Church View 203D Lonestar 725J DOB 1/19/2021, by NJW 76S 27A Long Range 203D ET, sold to Church View Farm Inc., Millersville, Md.; and a January bull calf, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to Glenview Farms LLC, Shinglehouse, Pa. $8,200 — JLCS Z74 Duranna 9438 H39 DOB 3/14/2020, by TDP Uptown Z74, sold to Ryans Polled Herefords, Campbellsville, Ky.; and a March heifer calf, by APH 4356 Colorado 15G, sold to Lane View Farm, Lisbon. $8,200 — RVP 46A Jewel 63J DOB 1/23/2021, by RVP 9050 Architect 46A, sold to Matt and Sarah Ford, Leroy, N.Y.; and a January heifer calf, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to Church View Farm Inc. $8,100 — Creek 2504 411 McKayla 002H ET DOB 1/2/2020, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, sold to Turner Hereford Farm, Clarington; and a January bull calf, by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET, sold to Green Valley Farms, Sarahsville. $7,500 — Creek 2504 411 McKayla 006H ET DOB 1/8/2020, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, sold to Ryans Polled Herefords; and a May heifer calf, by Creek 2504 Knockout 907G, sold to Laci Dunlap, Ashland.

Mead Farms

Versailles, Mo. | Oct. 28 Auctioneers: Jerry Lehman, Wes Tiemann Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh Lots 10 bulls 14 females 24 total

Gross $40,650 $33,700 $74,350

Average $4,065 $2,407 $3,098

TOP BULL LOTS $5,000 — Mead R447 Hometown X394 DOB 1/8/2022, by Mead 10Y Hometown R447 ET, sold to Hagedorn Farms LLC, Stover. $5,000 — Mead Power Surge X3095 DOB 8/8/2022, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, sold to Dale Stockman, Jefferson City. $4,250 — Mead R447 Hometown X446 DOB 12/24/2021, by Mead 10Y Hometown R447 ET, sold to Southfork Cattle Co., Tipton.

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Beeville, Texas | Oct. 28

Auctioneer: Leo Casas Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots Gross 45 bulls $215,350 118 comm. females $189,650

Average $4,786 $1,607

$4,700 — DSSC AA Bella 2822 ET DOB 3/18/2022, by JTH SC Playmaker 22C ET, consigned by Savage Show Cattle, Mt. Airy, sold to Logan and Lane Cady, New Windsor.

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Columbus, Texas | Oct. 29

TOP BULL LOTS $8,750 — B&C Tex 1334J DOB 8/18/2021, by B&C Mighty Sensation 8021F, consigned by B&C Cattle Co., Miami, sold to a Texas buyer. $7,000 — CR 5016 Dom Pin 1308 DOB 5/27/2022, by IMR 225Z Domino 5016C, consigned by Case Ranch, Mertzon, sold to a Texas buyer. $7,000 — B&C Mighty Option 1308J DOB 9/12/2021, by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET, consigned by B&C Cattle Co., sold to a Texas buyer. $6,750 — RCR Big 22318 DOB 3/17/2022, by RCR 10Y Big City Rev 17615 ET, consigned by Rocking Chair Ranch, San Angelo, sold to a Texas buyer. $6,750 — CR 904 Prime Exc 1311 DOB 3/27/2022, by TP Mr. Junior 904, consigned by Case Ranch, sold to a Texas buyer.

TOP BULL LOTS $10,500 — PCC 18072 Cornhusker 2048 ET DOB 3/1/2022, by KR QR Endure 18072, sold to Glen Barrilleaux, Texas. $8,000 — PCC 0194 0211 Lobo 2077 DOB 3/15/2022, by PCC 457Y 66589 Lobo 0211 ET, sold to Woody Folsom, Georgia. $7,500 — PCC 5027 18072 Cornhusker 2059 DOB 2/26/2022, by KR QR Endure 18072, sold to Glen Barrilleaux. $7,500 — PCC 9149 0183 Maverick 2039 DOB 2/26/2022, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Matt Zibilski, Texas. $7,500 — PCC 238F Fortified 2167 ET DOB 4/18/2022, by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F, sold to Bryan Alleman, Illinois.

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Tennessee River Music Inc.

New Windsor, Md. | Oct. 29

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots 55 bulls

Gross Average $277,000 $5,036

Ft. Payne, Ala. | Oct. 30

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Reported by: Noah Benedict

Auctioneer: Matt Sims Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross 1 bull $2,100 28 females $100,850 29 total $102,950 1 flush $2,000 26 embryos $20,100

Lots 47 bulls 27 females 74 total 15 comm. females

Average $2,100 $3,602 $3,550 $2,000 $773

TOP FEMALE LOTS $13,250 — FBF 173D Reme 2107 ET DOB 2/10/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, consigned by Eastside Farm, Frederick, sold to Austin Justus, Frederick; and a March heifer calf, by FBF RJL 6011 Belleaire 2004 ET, sold to Mylee Lambert, Keymar. $7,800 — GGSC Stella 1C DOB 2/11/2015, by MSU TCF Revolution 4R, consigned by Grimmel Girls Show Cattle, Jarrettsville, sold to TNT Leighow Farms, Millville, Pa.; and a May heifer calf, by KLD KLL Boy Toy D714 ET, sold to Jim Eastep, Mt. Jackson, Va. $6,500 — SCC 028X Myrty 41G DOB 10/3/2019, by Churchill Sensation 028X, consigned by Stockdale Cattle Co., Dayton, Pa., sold to Terra Rubra Farms, Keymar. $4,800 — SNF 1359 1722 Rose 2116 DOB 2/7/2021, by SNF KLS Opels Owen 1722, consigned by Snader Farms, New Windsor, sold to Dodge Hill Farm, Hollywood.

Gross $279,000 $62,650 $341,650 $43,500

Average $5,936 $2,320 $4,617 $2,900

TOP BULL LOTS $15,000 — SFCC TRM Fortified 2074 ET DOB 3/1/2022, by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F, sold to David Daily, Cullman. $14,000 — SFCC TRM Endure 1203 ET DOB 12/17/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Harvey Ranch, Okeechobee, Fla. $11,000 — SFCC TRM Mandate 22182 DOB 1/30/2022, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to David Daily. $10,000 — SFCC TRM Mandate 22065 DOB 1/9/2022, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Joseph Alvarez, Dade City, Fla. $8,500 — SFCC TRM Mandate 22071 DOB 1/10/2022, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to T.E. Moye Jr., Newton, Ga. $7,500 — SFCC TRM Endure 1201 ET DOB 12/7/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Harvey Ranch.

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LOT 1 TOP YEARLING BULL • $3500 CLINT GLADBACK • MARCELINE, MO

LOT 23 TOP SPRING BULL CALF • $5800 LENTH HEREFORDS • POSTVILLE, IA

LOT 66 TOP FALL YEARLING HEIFER • $4200 ROTH HEREFORD FARRMS • WINDSOR, MO

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MUELLER POLLED HEREFORDS • PERRYVILLE, MO

LOT 59 TOP SPRING HEIFER CALF • $4100 ROTH HEREFORD FARRMS • WINDSOR, MO

LOT 38 TOP SPRING SPLIT • $2700

KEN BUCHANAN • HIGGINSVILLE, MO

LOT 38A TOP SPRING SPLIT • $2500 LENTH HEREFORDS • POSTVILLE, IA

LOT 40 TOP SPRING SPLIT • $2700

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LOT 40A TOP SPRING SPLIT • $2500

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REYNOLDS HEREFORDS • MATT, BARB, MAKAYLA, TYE & LAUREN • HUNTSVILLE, MO • 660.676.3788

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Marijane, cell 317-341-3846 millerherefords@yahoo.com www.millerherefords.net

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acy’s Red Angus Polled Herefords

YEAR AFTER YEAR

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Annual Bull & Female Sale October 28th, 2023

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Rick and Laurie Steinbeck 2322 Drake School Rd. Hermann, MO 65041 573-237-2668 573-680-0954 cell Polled Herefords and Red Angus Breeding Stock Available

AL BONEBRAKE Springfield, MO 417-849-1324 JAMES HENDERSON Herdsman 417-588-4572 www.bonebrakehereford.com

MEAD FARMS 21658 Quarry Ln. Barnett, MO 65011 Alan Mead 573-216-0210 meadangus@yahoo.com ANNUAL BULL SALES: First Saturday in March Last Saturday in October

Success Breeds Success

BLUE RIBBON FARMS Jeff and Stephanie Rawie Aaron and Kylie Noble 11768 W. Farm Rd. 34 Walnut Grove, MO 65770

417-209-5538 jeffrawie24@yahoo.com

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JUNIOR HERD SIRE

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T H 76F 7 3 8C FRON T IE R 47 H {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P44140728 |­Calved: 1/8/20 |­Tattoo: BE 47H CE 2.8 MCW 93

TAR CLASSIC COUNTRY 30D 11K {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P44403627 | Calved: 3/3/22 | Tattoo: LE 11K

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Craig, Natalie, Macy, Mallory and Maggie Reed P.O. Box 124 Green Ridge, MO 65332

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MM 31 BMI$ 353

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M A L ON E He r e f or d Fa r m

1371 Road F Emporia, KS 66801

Bulls & Heifers Skyler Storie 4534 State Hwy. 22 Conway, MO 65632 417-839-8401 sjstorie129@gmail.com

M&G 56 BII$ 409

Trent, Mary, Ashton, Grant, Rhett, Tanner and Landon McMillen 9128 W. Farm Rd. 30 • Walnut Grove, MO 65770 Stop by and Cell 417-830-7257 • Fax 417-863-6884 5inthehive@gmail.com visit any time!

REGISTERED HEREFORDS

Brian, Samara and Terrell Reed 416 North Drive Abernathy, TX 79311

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McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch

STORIE FARMS Jim and Linda Reed P.O. Box 126, Green Ridge, MO 65332 660-527-3507 • Fax 660-527-3379 reedent@iland.net • www.reedent.com

YW 90 CW 61

Gary and Debbie Doss 6200 N.E. 142nd St. Smithville, MO 64089 816-699-8831 DHF6200@aol.com

Phone: 620-342-7538 Alton’s Cell: 620-794-2358 ammalone@lcwb.coop

Alton, Marie, Brian, Dustin and Michelle Malone

Marty Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 or 417-838-1482 (cell) Fax 417-948-0509 mvlueck@centurytel.net

ellis Family HEREFORDS Jim and Carla 417-466-8679 jimbellis@missouristate.edu Jamie & Kevin 573-289-1061 Jonathan 417-440-1300

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Menzies Cattle Co. LLC Josh Menzies 5667 State Hwy. 38 Marshfield, MO 65706 417-425-5659 jmenzies79@gmail.com

SHOENBERGER POLLED HEREFORDS Eric and Kami – 417-737-0055 Eric Jr. – 417-860-7151 SPHHEREFORDS@OUTLOOK.COM

Mark Abramovitz and Terry Elwing Logan and Brianne Bishop 6969 Bass Ln. Columbia, MO 65201 573-864-6475 Cell 573-441-9951 Home/Fax telwing@gmail.com

Travis McConnaughy 1199 Co. Rd. 116 Wasola, MO 65773 417-989-0486 t-mc2009@live.com www.wmccattleco.com

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Open Shows Tulsa State Fair

Tulsa, Okla. | Oct. 1 Judges: Andy Higgins, Auburntown, Tenn., and Tim Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind. 33 head shown Champion female, Kya Rhodes, Ada, with MCC Mira Red Rose 2202, 3/5/2022,

by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G. Reserve champion female, Kya Rhodes, with TFRKR Ruby & Buckles 2291ET, 11/30/2022, by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

Champion cow-calf pair, Teagen Hames, Tuttle, with CH Ms 602 Montgomery 105 ET, 2/18/2021, by H Montgomery 7437 ET; and a May bull calf, by DR 279 Trustman 102J. Champion bull, Curry Herefords, McAlester, with CH Premier 233 ET, 3/22/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Reserve champion bull, Cooper Curry, Steven Curry, Okemah, with CH Mr 8212 Harold 205 ET, 1/22/2022, by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G.

Mississippi State Fair

North Carolina State Fair

Champion female, Levi Womack, Pembroke, Ky., with Womack Redneck Lady 2307 ET, 11/5/2022, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET. Reserve champion female, Levi Womack, with CFCC Womack Payton 288 ET, 4/9/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Champion cow-calf pair, Levi Womack, with Womack Sensational Lady 047 ET, 3/8/2020, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET; and March heifer calf, by 4M X06 Harleys Playtime 705 ET. Champion bull, Sarah Childs, Ripley, with CMR 051 B220 Rocker 58K, 3/15/2022, by JW B716 Devout 18051.

Reserve champion bull, Kaci Ladner, Lumberton, with PR Ring Leader K7, 2/13/2022, by CT PR Leader 110G ET.

Champion female, Regan and Jordan Mitchem, Vale, with H BL Carmel 235 ET, 2/27/2022, by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G. Reserve champion female, Nora Cave, Elkin, with PDF 61J Montgomerys Spirit, 12/3/2021, by H Montgomery 7437 ET. Champion cow-calf pair, Regan and Jordan Mitchem, with MF3C Diana Advanced 23J ET, 4/12/2021, by H FHF Advance 628 ET; and a March heifer calf,

by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F. Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Charles McCoy, Cove City, with THM C776 Miriam 1178, 11/23/2020, by KCF Bennett Homeward C776; and a March bull calf,

by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Champion bull, Nora Cave, PD Farms, Elkin, with PDF Floppy Ears 39G 08L ET, 1/19/2023, by H Montgomery 7437 ET. Reserve champion bull, Nora Cave, with PDF Monty 40K ET, 9/5/2022, by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Jackson, Miss. | Oct. 7 Judge: Breck Debnam, Madison, Ga. 47 head shown

Raleigh, N.C. | Oct. 11 Judge: Tom Farrer, Royal Center, Ind. 51 head shown

South Carolina State Fair Columbia, S.C. | Oct. 19 Judge: Eddie Holland, Bluffton, Texas 22 head shown

North Carolina State Fair champion female by Regan and Jordan Mitchem.

North Carolina State Fair champion cow-calf pair

by Regan and Jordan Mitchem.

South Carolina State Fair champion female by Amberlyn Christenbury.

South Carolina State Fair champion bull by Wayne Garber, Matthew Garber.

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Champion female, Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, with MTM FRC S7 Naomi 231 ET, 11/2/2022, by BR Seagram Seven 9181.

Reserve champion female, Wayne Garber, Matthew Garber, Laurens, with GCC 2296 G Baby C10 301L, 1/2/2023, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Champion bull, Wayne Garber, Matthew Garber, with GCC 2296 Bullet 401 260K, 10/2/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Reserve champion bull, Cedar Creek Farms, Donalds, with FPH CCF Houston 317 ET, 3/2/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086.

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ALABAMA

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Coyote Ridge Ranch 1975 E. Roosevelt Rd. • El Nido, CA 95317 Gino Pedretti 209-756-1609 Mark St. Pierre 209-233-1406 Gino Pedretti Jr. 209-756-2088

Glynn Debter, Perry Debter or John Ross Debter 205-429-4415 or 205-429-2040 4134 County Hwy 30 • Horton, AL 35980 debterfarm@otelco.net

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

High Altitude

PAP Tested Since 1980 at 8,000 ft.

MIKE FUCHS HEREFORDS 3673 Co. Rd. 14, Del Norte, CO 81132 Practical Proven Mike 719-657-2519 mikefuchsherefords@gmail.com Real World www.mikefuchsherefords.com Cattle Annual Sale in December Robert and Rita Weitzel 16662 Rd. 25 Dolores, CO 81323 970-739-1284 rweitzel@wildblue.net

COLORADO

Registered Polled, Horned Bulls and Replacement Heifers

James T. Campbell Brandon Theising 805-526-2195 P.O. Box 1019 805-358-2115 cell Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 brandon@pwgcoinc.com www.pwgcattle.com

Steve Lambert Family 2938 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell 530-624-5256

lambertranchherefords.com Jim McDougald Manager

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McDougald Family 559-822-2289

High Altitude Registered Horned Herefords

Our Goal is Quality — Not Quantity 850 Meadow Ln. • Guffey, CO 80820 719-689-2047 or Cell 719-650-4929

KUBIN

HEREFORD RANCH George Kubin • 970-323-6249 4535 Hwy. 348 • Olathe, CO 81425

Line One Breeding

Registered Herefords and Salers

Annual Sale • Second Wednesday in April Clinton Clark 32190 Co. Rd. S • Karval, CO 80823 719-446-5223 • 719-892-0160 Cell cathikclark@gmail.com www.clarkanvilranch.com

Ranching in the Colorado Mountains for Over 100 Years!

Registered Hereford and Angus Bulls • Replacement Heifers Mike, Ann, Laura and Daniel Leroux, Owners 239 Cattail Bay • Windsor, CO 80550 Office 970-686-7231 • Ranch 970-653-4219 • Cell 970-222-6005 mike@lerouxlandandcattle.com • www.lerouxlandandcattle.com

Cline

“Profitable Real World Cattle”

Tom Robb & Sons

Registered Herefords Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626

33111 CO – 196 | McClave, CO 81057 719-829-4425 | 719-688 -5410 Stan clineherefordfarms@gmail.com

POLLED HEREFORDS Registered • Commercial

34125 Rd. 20 N. • McClave, CO 81057-9604 Tom cell 719-688-2334 719-456-1149 • robbherefords@gmail.com

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MORRELL RANCHES

High Altitude

Registered Herefords & Angus

Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell 5640 Co. Rd. 65 Carrie Cell 530-218-5507 Willows, CA 95988 Barry Cell 530-682-5808

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Ken and Suzanne Coleman 1271 C.R. 115 Westcliffe, CO 81252-9611

www.colemanherefords.com 719-783-9324 Fax 719-783-2211

Polled

Call Matt 970-712-9753 ranchbroker@outlook.com Loma, CO

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HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION

CALIFORNIA

Marshall Ernst Family Windsor, CO 80550 970-381-6316 www.ernstherefords.com

THE COLEMAN FAMILY

WEIMER

Hampton and Kay Cornelius 970-396-2935

www.coyoteridgeherefords.com

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 Randy & Kelly Owen Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, John & Randa Starnes Hereford Production Sale John: 256-996-5545 1st Sat. in May Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE High Cotton Fort Payne, AL 35967 Bull Sale www.tennesseerivermusic.com Last Monday cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com in October

18300 C.R. 43, LaSalle, CO 80645

Jane Evans Cornelius 970-371-0500

Bryan cell 970-381-0264 Linda cell 970-381-6811 sidwell@ezlink.com 54286 W.C.R. 27 | Carr, CO 80612

JBB/AL HEREFORDS

James and Dawn Anderson / Bev Bryan Bryan and Charly Anderson / 208-280-1505 1973 S. 1500 E., Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords.com Private treaty bull and heifer sales Herefords Since 1967

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Shaw Cattle Co.

22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com Greg: (208) 459-3029 Sam: (208) 880-9044 Tucker: (208) 899-0455 Ron Shurtz: (208) 431-3311

HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION

THE BULL BUSINESS

Eubank FARMS Eric, Kenin and Kelby Eubank P.O. Box 11 • Oblong, IL 62449 618-562-4211 Cell eeubank@monteaglemills.com

Fleisher Farms

Rich & Michelle Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-208-8826

Andy, Bryar & Emersyn Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-582-4633

HAPP HEREFORDS

GEORGIA Polled Herefords • Brafords Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, Ga 31560 912-586-6585 • Cell 912-294-2470 greenviewfarms@windstream.net www.greenviewfarms.net Winton and Emily Harris Family Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942

Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221 Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com

ILLINOIS

9235 E. Eagle Pass Rd. • Ellisville, IL 61431 Ruth Knott 309-293-2313

Baker Farms

IDAHO Family Agri-Business Since 1933

31058 Colyer Rd. Bruneau, ID 83604 www.hereford.com Guy and Sherry Colyer – 208-845-2313 Guy cell – 208-599-0340 Kyle cell – 208-250-3924 Katie cell – 208-599-2962

1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364 Fred • Debby Sarah • Susan • John 815-672-3491 • Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984

Commitment to Quality since 1915

1350 N. 2100 W. Malad, ID 83252

Dan 208-339-2341 Follow us on Facebook Teresa 208-339-2340 DanielsHerefordRanch Rex 208-766-2747 danielsherefordranch@yahoo.com

HEREFORDS

Dan Bixler 7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com

ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS 5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406

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Since 1919

Kings, IL 61068

NEWBOLD FARMS INC. 11109 N. 50th St. Oblong, IL 62449 Mark Newbold 618-592-4590 • 618-562-3401 Cell

OAKDarrelHILL FARM and Anna Behrends

dab3741@cassblue.com • www.ohfherefords.com

Burns Polled Hereford Farm

PAQUETTE HEREFORD RANCH

Cattle for sale at all times

RANGE READY, PERFORMANCE PROVEN Visitors always welcome.

Enough cattle to have breeding stock for sale at all times!

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.

11770 Wilson Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237 Sherwood Burns Kent & Barb Burns 618-521-3678 618-521-3199

Keith Elkington 208-521-1774 Layne 208-681-0765 Eric 208-881-4014

Robert Knott 309-778-2628 Home 309-224-2628 Mobile

Robert 815-562-6391 James 815-562-4946 Malcolm 815-562-5879

Bulls for Sale at Private Treaty Excellent Replacement Heifers

DANIELS HEREFORD RANCH

Chris and Janell Happ Cattle for sale 23817 Meridian Rd. anytime at the Mendota, IL 61342 farm, private treaty.

Chris’s cell 815-823-6652 Call or stop by to happ84@yahoo.com check them out. www.happherefords.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

Jim Behrends & Leonda Markee • Kim & Liz 29014 E. C.R. 1000 N. • Mason City, IL 62664 217-482-5470 PERFORMANCE HEREFORDS • Visitors Always Welcome

Andrew Paquette 1725 East 3400 North Rd. St. Anne, IL 60964 815-671-0589 Andrew apaquette15@gmail.com

Prairie Meadow Herefords 11268 Hobbs Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 Office 217-529-8878 Greg 217-725-7095

Hereford.org

Randy and Jamie Mullinix 997 Twp. Rd. 150E Toulon, IL 61483 Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com

309-995-3013 Randy 309-853-6565 • Jamie 309-853-7674 purplereign76@gmail.com • www.purplereigncattle.com

Dean and Danny 29111 B Keene Rd. • Maple Hill, KS 66507 785-256-4643 • 785-256-4010 Danny cell 785-383-2493 Located 13 miles west of Topeka on I-70, Keene/Eskridge exit then 3 miles south

Cows for sale at all times Curtis, Tobie, Erica and Ethan Kesling 1918 W. Delaware Rd. Logansport, IN 46947 574-753-3193

Nate and Courtney Wirtjes

9272 Freeport Rd. • Durand, IL 61024

815-629-2441 • Cell 815-871-9118 • wirtjes2@msn.com Visitors always welcome • Member of The Offense

Tim and Tracie Sayre Seely, Kendi and Kira Sayre 13188 Virginia Rd. • Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143 sayreherefords@gmail.com

Eric, Cindie, Cassie and Krista Allscheid 8052 Andy Rd. • Waterloo, IL 62298 Cell 618-593-9642 soph@htc.net

Bar-S

3629 5th Rd., Bremen, IN 46506 Connie, Todd and Cassie, Jason and Jeni, and Bryan Todd’s cell Jason’s cell 574-298-4959 cjlaudy@fourway.net 574-209-6470 www.laudemanfamily.com

LHF

Mark Stephens Pete Loehr 704 Virginia Ave. 113 Northgate Rd. Taylorville, IL 62568 Peoria, IL 61614 217-825-7913 309-692-6026 Farm is located at: 1777 N. 1000 East Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 Visit our website for updates throughout the year www.stephensandloehrherefords.com LHF Bar-S

Gene, Lori, Lucas, Logan and Cory Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd. Columbia, IL 62236

GENE 618-407-8374 LORI 618-407-0429 LUCAS 618-830-0971

West Wind Herefords

Jeff and Kelly Yoder 2356 N 1230 E. Rd. Edinburg, IL 62531 jwyoder62@gmail.com Kyle 217-565-3275 • Brian 217-827-9708 • Adam 217-823-9763

INDIANA BECK-POWELL POLLED HEREFORDS

7157 N. C.R. 500 E., Bainbridge, IN 46105 Gene and Alice Beck 765-522-3235 Andy and Betsy Beck 765-522-3396 home • 765-720-1696 Andy cell Cody Beck 765-719-1622 Cody cell • beck.3396@gmail.com

Hereford.org

Grant and Linda McKay and Family 1226 8th Rd. Marysville, KS 66508 785-619-6086 308-470-1190 cell glmherefords@bluevalley.net www.glmherefords.com

LAUDEMAN FAMILY FARM

Rob, Kristie, Kylie and Logan 7477 E. 825 N. • Otterbein, IN 47970 765-491-0258 kristielm2001@yahoo.com SHOW STEERS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE!

www.ShingleOaksPolledHerefords.com

megan@douthitherefords.com www.douthitherefords.com

Gustafson Herefords Gus, Deb and Shelbi Gustafson Tava and Koy

IOWA STREAM CATTLE CO. Rod, Sue, Lisa and Sarah Stream 51590 St. Hwy. 14, Chariton, IA 50049 641-774-8124 • streamcattle@hotmail.com www.streamcattle.com Just north of Chariton on State Hwy. 14

7477 Davis Creek Road Junction City, KS 66441 785-238-7306 I-70 exit 303... 7 miles South

Visitors Always Welcome HERBEL

“Straight Station Line Ones”

20161 Saline Rd. Lucas, KS 67648

HEREFORDS

Jon and Robin Herbel 785-324-2430 herbelxp@gmail.com

Bulls • Females • Semen • Embryos 31554 Delta Ave. Manning, IA 51455 P.O. Box 305

KANSAS

Since 1944…

A respected cow herd and premier Hereford performance bull breeder

(712) 653-3678 wieseandsons@gmail.com www.wieseandsons.com

2271 C.R. 74 • Quinter, KS 67752 Gordon Jamison 785-299-0441 Daron Jamison 785-650-9639 Devin Sweitzer 785-299-0663 www.jamisonherefords.com Annual Bull Sale March 7, 2024

The Chosen Female Sale October 19, 2023

December 2023 |

JENSEN BROS. Kevin and Sheila and Family Kevin — Cell 785-243-6397 Sheila — Cell 785-262-1116 Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net www.jensenbros.net

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SAYRE HEREFORD FARM

Walter, Megan and Chuck Douthit Downey L and & C attle LLC 1805 RS 115 Megan 785-332-8575 St. Francis, KS 67756 Chuck 785-332-4034

Alma, KS

HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION

Chad, Karsten & Kasen Breiner 785-564-2091 David & Diane Breiner 785-456-4790 Ryan & Sharon Breiner 785-207-3070 millcreekranch.com • millcreekranch@embarqmail.com

SCH Polled Herefords

KENTUCKY Robert and Susan Botkin 1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086 859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net

HEREFORDS

“The Brand That Works”

BOTKIN POLLED

Mill Creek Ranch

Cattle for Sale at All Times

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

Alex & Alison Mih, and Mariam Mih P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • 620-212-3250 cell amih@mmherefords.com Breeding cattle for economically relevant traits and performance. mmherefords.com

10272 S. Forsse Rd. • Falun, KS 67442 www.oleencattleco.com oleencattle@hometelco.net Glenn 785-826-0870

Chuck 785-452-2961

6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055 Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718 www.boydbeef.com

Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper 1011 Driftwood Lane Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Cell 270-668-7126 Fax 270-735-9922 bchambliss@priorityapproval.com

Brandon 785-452-8148

Kevin and Vera Schultz Cell 620-546-4570 Tyler and Hannah Schultz 620-546-1574 2048 280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059

www.sandhillfarms.com

6706 US Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055

Annual Production Sale • 4th Saturday in March Stop by for a visit anytime.

Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC “ YO U R B R A N D O F H E R E F O R D ”

SCHUMANN

Andrew, Suzanne, Austin and Taylor Belle Matheny Andrew 606-584-5361 Austin 606-375-2167

LARSON

TUCKER STOCK FARMS Registered Angus and Polled Herefords

TS David and Delores Stump Dan and Kim Schmidt 1128 Hwy. 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Dave 785-556-0124 Dan 785-562-6685 info@springhillherefords.com • www.springhillherefords.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

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

MATHENY HEREFORDS amathenyherefords@gmail.com

367 Hwy. 40, Lecompton, KS 66050 • 785-887-6754 brycegina@sunflower.com 508 Rockfence Pl., Lawrence, KS 66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com

W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887 Glenn Hanson, Sr 906-753-4684 Glenn Hanson, Jr 906-630-5169 “Cattle made for the North in the North”

F

John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301

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

BULLS ALWAYS FOR SALE

MARYLAND

Les Krogstad cell 218-289-5685 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com

Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159

EAST SIDE FARM Registered Polled Herefords

eastsidehereford@comcast.net Visitors welcome!

Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com

2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448

We welcome your visit!

Doug and JoAnn Bryan and Marytina Bradley and Brigitte

763-755-4930 763-389-0625 612-720-1311

SPRINGWATER POLLED HEREFORDS

Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com

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Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net

Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com

Hereford.org

MISSISSIPPI

Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics BULLS AVAILABLE AT PRIVATE TREATY

Harding Bros. Herefords Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com www.caldwellherefordranch.com

MARVIN AND EVERETT HARDING Rt. 2 • Ridgeway, MO 64481 660-872-6870

Jack and Tresha Holden 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 406-279-3301 • 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com

HIGH PRAIRIE FARM

J BarSince E Ranch 1898

Gregg and Denver Alsup 18 Alsup Ln. Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-766-6801 gailalsup@gmail.com

Arvid and Linda Eggen 406-895-2657 Box 292 • Plentywood, MT 59254 jbare@nemont.net

Jay-De Lorrie

Journagan Ranch A G R I C U L T U R E

103 Earl McGuffee Rd. Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245 New Hebron, MS 39140 Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 www.mcguffeeherefords.com ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net Tyler Russell 601-331-0409

Marty D. Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 • Cell 417-838-1482

Typeface — Medici Script Medium

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef®

Eric, Jr. 417-860-7151 Don and Tammy Sims Colton and Brittany Sims Ross and Amber Parker

Ranch 662-462-5885 Don 662-284-9410 Colton 662-415-5885

122 Co. Rd. 358 Burnsville, MS 38833 donaldksims@hotmail.com

MISSOURI

Eric & Kami 417-737-0055

SPHHerefords@outlook.com

McMURRY CATTLE 2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247

MONTANA

Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@gmail.com

18 N Fork Road Townsend, MT 59644 (406) 422-6464 info@schockherefordranch.com HERDSMAN: Dallas Casqueira (406) 461-4698

TOM BIGLIENI AND JILL EWING 2109 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 417-827-8482 • tgbig@sbcglobal.net FARM ADDRESS: 3345 Lollar Branch Rd., Sullivan, MO 63080 26 Years Line 1 Genetics

Owner: Al Bonebrake

James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO

CURLEW Cattle Company BULLS For Sale in the Spring Howard Moss

895 Whitetail Rd., Whitehall, MT 59759

406-287-9947

Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke P.O. Box 1487 Townsend, MT 59644 406-266-4121 www.ehlkeherefords.com Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com

FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE in September • Bulls sell Private Treaty

ROD FINDLEY

32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy findleyfarms@gmail.com

Hereford.org

Feddes Herefords Modest Birth Massive Meat 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, Montana 59741

Dan 406-570-1602 drfeddes@msn.com Tim 406-570-4771 tfeddes@msn.com www.feddes.com

Richard and Shirley Bruce and Tammy 406-544-1536 Kurt and Jessica 406-239-5113 P.O. Box 30055, Gold Creek, MT 59733 bruce@thomasherefords.com www.thomasherefords.com

Wichman Herefords

www.wichmanherefords.com

Registered bulls and females for sale by private treaty.

Proven bloodlines, longevity, performance, functional justinwichman22@gmail.com Justin and Carmen Wichman 1921 Wichman Rd. 406-350-3123 cell Moore, MT 59464 406-374-6833 home

NEBRASKA Quality Cattle That Work

Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347

December 2023 |

48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777

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Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com

“THE BEST IN LINE 1 BREEDING”

Frenzen Polled Herefords ANNUAL BULL SALE Fourth Tuesday in March

Galen Frenzen 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638 Galen 308-550-0237 Eric 308-550-0238

Females and club calves for sale private treaty.

Henkel Polled Herefords Pure Station

Polled L1 Dominos

www.splittcreekranch.com Shaun Brott 308-530-4161

North Platte, Nebraska 69101

Judy Splitt 308-530-1287 judysplitt@gmail.com

UPSTREAM RANCH 45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 Brent and Robin Meeks • 308-942-3195 upstreamr anch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com

NEW MEXICO B&H HEREFORDS Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-9316 Cell: 575-644-6925 philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com

Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859 Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096 Office 308-645-2279 • P.O. Box 287 • Thedford, NE 69166 jason@hoffmanranch.com • www.hoffmanranch.com

Milk, Muscle, Performance and Weight Outcross Pedigrees Bulls and females always for sale.

Visitors always welcome!

Jack and Bev Beeson Wayne, NE 68787

AJ Stahoski -Herdsman-

Annual Bull Sale • First Saturday in February

Eastin Eric 402-587-0333 402-239-9838 56095 715 Road • Fairbury, NE 68352 henkelhereford@hotmail.com

HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION

NEW JERSEY MINIATURE - CLASSIC HEREFORDS

Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell: 575-365-8291 burnettjimbob@gmail.com

Females that Produce Prolific Disposition 402-375-3404 Cell 402-375-9027

cornerstone@plateautel.net www.cornerstoneranch.net

Albert Moeller & Sons 7582 S Engleman Rd Grand Island, NE 68803 308-384-0979

Cattle for sale by Private Treaty and at Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

Oshkosh, NE 69154 • www.vannewkirkherefords.com Joe: 308-778-6049 • Kolby: 308-778-6230 Quality Herefords Since 1892

NEVADA P.O. Box 306 • Hyannis, NE 69350 James 308-458-2406 Bryan 308-458-2865 • Bob 308-458-2731

575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621

Ephesians 2:20

616 Pecan Dr., Ft. Sumner, NM 88119 LaMoyne and Opal Peters Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant Bill King 505-220-9909 Tom Spindle 505-321-8808 Becky Spindle 505-252-0228

“The Best of Both” Horned and Polled Genetics Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke and Bryce P.O. Box 239 • Orovada, NV 89425 775-272-3152 Home • 775-272-3153 Fax 209-479-0287 Cell orovadaherefords@aol.com brumleyfarms.com

P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 www.billkingranch.com

9767 Quay Road O Nara Visa, NM 88430 Michael Pérez - 575-403-7970 Kyle Pérez - 575-403-7971 Drew Pérez - 806-640-8340 Info@PerezCattleCo.com

PerezCattleCo.com Horned and Polled Herefords 1417 Rd. 2100 Guide Rock, NE 68942-8099

Ron 402-756-3462 rnschutte@gtmc.net www.schutteandsons.net BERNIE AND STACIE BUZANOWSKI Arthur, NE

308-726-2138 • 406-855-8288 cell

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Bull & Female Sale Sept. 11, 2023 Chris Beck, Mgr. 618-367-5397 Bob Coker, Owner 916-539-1987 640 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com

Mrnak Herefords West Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner PO Box 2412 • Minden, NV 89423 775-848-0160 lorenmrnak@aol.com www.mrnakherefordswest.com

PREDICTABLE GENETICS Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 • cell 580-651-6000 1545 Dry Cimarron Hwy • Folsom, NM 88419

EAT MORE

BEEF

Hereford.org

NEW YORK

NORTH DAKOTA

Timothy Dennis 315-536-2769 315-856-0183 cell tdennis@trilata.com 3550 Old County Rd. Penn Yan, NY 14527 HOME OF CHURCHILL BROADWAY 104J

SPRING POND FARM John and Ted Kriese – 4385 Italy Hill Road – Branchport, NY 14418

Robbie & Tracie Gipson 918-774-4795 g4gcattleco@gmail.com Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty

14503 91st St. S.W. Bowman, ND 58623 www.mrnakherefords.com Brent 701-206-0604

Jenna 701-290-7218

Terry 701-523-6368

Andy 701-206-1095

Ralph & Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101 ralph@headquartersranch.com headquartersranch.com

OHIO Mohican Polled Hereford Farm

BREEDING CATTLE BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP

4551 S.R. 514 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

NORTH CAROLINA

23731 NS 157 Rd. Laverne, OK 73848 Milton 580-273-9494 Van 580-552-1555 van1messner@gmail.com

OKLAHOMA Paul Laubach

J. Brent Creech 14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597

919-801-7561

Farm LLC

www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com

DENNIS RANCH SINCE 1916

72251 N 2080 Rd • Leedey, OK 73654 Cell 580-822-5089 • paul@pandrherefords.com PandRHerefords.com

22990 E. 2090 Rd., Terral, OK 73569 REGISTERED AND COMMERCIAL HEREFORDS 580-662-9211 • 580-757-2515 • Cell 940-704-9682

TRENT RAY

12700 E. Lone Chimney Road Glencoe, OK 74032

BULLS FOR SALE

309-299-2387

C. Porter Claxton Jr.

240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787 828-645-9127 cpcfarm@msn.com Sales: Wayne Welch 828-768-3024 Visit our website to see current offering — www.claxtonfarmcattle.com

trcattleco@hotmail.com Herd Bulls & Donor Females For Sale Don Moler 100 Bonita Dr. Elk City, OK 73644 580-497-6162

Ten miles north of Asheville, N.C., on future I-26 West

James Triplett

127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625

Registered Herefords

704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime) Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty

Will-Via Polled Herefords Lavette and Brenda Teeter 2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115 704-662-5262

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty Hereford.org

OREGON

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Triplett Polled Herefords Visitors Welcome

BULLS FOR SALE YEAR-ROUND

P.O. Box 166 • Caddo, OK 74729 Alan Dufur — 580-775-3830

Flying

George and Karen Sprague 85777 Vilhauer • Eugene, OR 97405 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com • www.bar1ranch.com

Ranch

Mike and Lotsee Spradling

19402 W. Hwy. 51 918-640-7711 P.O. Box 434 918-245-8854 Sand Springs, OK 74063 Registered Polled Herefords

Pecans flyinggranchss@aol.com

David and Lynda Bird 45863 Crow Rd. • Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-5436 • Cell 541-403-2828 • bird@pinetel.com

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315-856-0234 hereford@frontiernet.net www.fingerlakescattle.com

SOUTH DAKOTA 42590 Salmon Creek Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814

Bob Harrell Jr. 541-403-2210

Don Schafer 541-403-0008

Registered Hereford Cattle and Quarter Horses Annual Sale First Monday In March

Cattle Co.

“Your Eastern Oregon Range Bull Source” Registered Herefords and Quarter Horses 541-477-3816 M.T. 541-377-0030 Cori 541-377-3347

HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION

M.T. and Cori Anderson 47295 Izee Paulina Ln. Canyon City, OR 97820

Homozygous Polled Herefords

Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 75th Annual 605-852-2966 Production Sale www.barjz.com Feb. 20, 2024 cattle@barjz.com

Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350 Gerald 605-350-0979 Garret 605-461-1555 Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March

Home 541-576-2431

www.huffordherefords.com

Linda Sims

451 N.W. Quarry Rd. Albany, OR 97321

Cell 541-990-8038 Office 541-926-5640 vollstedtfarms@comcast.net

PENNSYLVANIA

HEREFORDS Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619

America’s #1 Dams of Distinction Cow herd • Private Sales Year-round • Bull and Female Sale Third Monday in February

Consignment sales and private treaty

47229 232 St. Colman, SD 57017

Cody Williams, Cell 605-695-0931 Dave Stenberg 605-997-2594 • Cell 605-530-6002 Lindsey Wolles 605-496-2487

Bill and Paula Thorstenson 30491 131st St. • Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7940 • Cell 605-845-6108 wpthorstenson@venturecomm.net paulathorstenson@yahoo.com

REGISTERED HORNED HEREFORDS 79337 Soto Lane Fort Rock, OR 97735 ijhufford@yahoo.com

14831 Hereford Rd., Hoven, SD 57450 Shannon 605-769-0203 Jacob 605-769-0552 • Peter 605-281–0471

jacob@rauschherefords.com • RauschHerefords.com

Bar JZ Ranches

“Breeding with the Commercial Cattleman in Mind” Ken cell 541-403-1044

Rausch Herefords

Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com

TENNESSEE

Eggers Southview 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

Jim and Kay Coley and Family 140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 • coleyherefords@gmail.com www.coleyherefords.com

21115 344th Ave. Ree Heights, SD 57371

Don and Madeline Hennon Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-2883 Fax 412-741-2883 Robert Glenn, manager 724-748-4303 www.barhfarm.com

Keith, Cheryl, Erin and Matt Fawcett • 605-870-0161 Dan, Kyla, Hollis and Ivy Fawcett • 605-870-6172 Weston, Kristin, Falon and Jensen Kusser www.fawcettselmcreekranch.com

PO Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com website: jacksonfarmsherefords.com

Jonathan cell 865-803-9947 Mark and Mary Kay Frederickson 19975 Bear Ridge Rd. Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-2139 Cell 605-645-4934

PYRAMID BEEF Bull Sale First Saturday in December

Nate and Jayna Frederickson Cell 605-254-4872 Shawn and Sarah Tatman 307-673-4381

Home 423-346-7304

314 Letory Rd. Wartburg,TN 37887 mudcreekFarms@msn.com

Johnny, Tanuja, Jonathan & Justin Dagley

Ellis & Lovalene Heidel

Jerry Roberson 615-325-1883

P.O. Box 492 Portland, TN 37148

Bulls and Females Available

Hoffman Herefords Horned & Polled Herefords

SOUTH CAROLINA

11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com

Ollerich Brothers Herefords

P.O. Box 1057 • Seneca, SC 29679 864-882-1890 • Deryl cell 864-324-3268 deryl@keeserealtysc.com • Grass Fed Cattle

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29188 303 Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580 605-557-3246 Jerome 605-842-5212 • jeromeo@goldenwest.net James 605-359-4006

Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com

Hereford.org

Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165 5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 triplelranch@msn.com • sleehereford@gmail.com

www.lllranch.com

Woodard Hereford Farms Since 1945 – Quality Line 1 Cattle For Sale!

Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810

4948 William Woodard Rd. Springfield, TN 37172

DUDLEY BROS. Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442 • Office 325-356-2284 John Dudley 325-642-0745 Tom Dudley 325-642-0748 john@dudleybros.com www.DudleyBros.com

Registered Herefords Since 1938

Harry and Cheryl Grett 512-303-5714 P.O. Box 969 Elgin, TX 78621 g3ranch@aol.com

TEXAS Seth Koetting, manager

ATLAS FARMS

806-584-4922 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com

Your source for top end bulls and females.

Jimmy, Claudia and Precious Atlas 4920 CR 401 • Grandview, TX 76050 214-202-5178 • 817-456-4691 atlasfarms@sbcglobal.net

Raising cattle in Texas since 1855

Lee & Jacqui Haygood Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O. Box 186 Miami, TX 79059

806-868-4661 or 806-570-9554 breeder@amaonline.com

923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com indianmoundranch.com

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

Larry Woodson

MARBLE LATION!

Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com

SUNNY HILL RANCH

Stop by for a visit. You will not be disappointed!

Terri Barber 817-727-6107 Jason Barber 817-718-5821 Dale Barber 806-673-1965

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

Noack Herefords 116 E. Bell Ave. Rockdale, TX 76567 Cell 979-218-0065 Office 512-446-6200

BULLS OUT OF GOOD MILKING FEMALES FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES.

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

NOLAN HEREFORDS Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com

Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636

4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161 texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org

Jack & Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544 Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX Hereford.org

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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

UTAH HEREFORDS FOR TODAY’S CATTLEMAN

Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com

HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION

JB Herefords

3847 W. 2200 S. • Wellsville, UT 84339 www.jbherefords.com Billy Jensen 435-764-2422 Kyson Smith 435-421-9032 jbherefords@gmail.com Jensen Brothers Herefords – Since 1920

njwardherefords@gmail.com www.NJWHerefords.com

Ned and Jan Ward 406-757-0600 Ned (c) 307-751-8298 • Jan (c) 307-751-9470 Bell Ward 307-751-6922 • Jake Bare 406-780-0056 North Ranch: 2637 Adsit Rd., Decket, MT 59025 South Ranch: 888 Lower Prairie Dog Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801 Mailing address: PO Box B, Sheridan, WY 82801

WEST VIRGINIA Westfall Polled Herefords Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • cell 304-377-1247 jimwestfall2104@gmail.com Lucille Westfall, herdsman 304-532-9351 1109 Triplett Rd. • Spencer, WV 25276 Bulls and Females For Sale

www.qualitybulls.com

Ochsner-Roth Cattle Co. Blake: 307-532-3282 Steve Roth: 307-575-5258 Rustin Roth: 307-575-2709 BW: 307-575-6772 Rodney: 307-575-2589 ochsnerranch@gmail.com 10672 Van Tassell Road Torrington, WY 82240 Annually selling over 200 Hereford and Angus Bulls via private treaty

EXCELLENCE IN LINE 1 BREEDING • SELECT POLLED GENETICS

WISCONSIN BILL WILHELM • 1046 RIFLE PIT RD., SUNDANCE, WY 82729

Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com

CANADA

www.johansenherefords.com

Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979

Jake Rees 801-668-8613 Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747

Herefords & Angus

reescattle@gmail.com

ReesCattle.com

2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050

Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. 608-778-8685 Benton, WI 53803 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com

Your Source For Success

MEDONTE HIGHLANDS Polled Herefords

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

Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com

LARGENT and SONS

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch

“The great feedlot performance cattle” Winter Headquarters 646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676

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SERVICES

Jim Bessler 815-762-2641

Polled Herefords and Angus

Raising Herefords since 1967 Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524 Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com www.mcclunranch.com Private Treaty Sales and Annual Production Sale in April

DIAMOND M RANCH SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY

Jack McAughey Kevin Brown 905-625-3151 705-330-4663 Farm • Orillia, Ont. 705-326-6889 Business Office: 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, Ont. L4X 2E2

Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Sale Date – Nov. 16, 2023 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com

SINCE 1943

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R.R. 1 Indian River, ON Canada K0L 2B0 705-295-2708 • ircc@nexicom.net elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com

WYOMING

VIRGINIA

The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380

Billy Elmhirst

www.JamesFBessler.com Jim@JamesFBessler.com

4812 McBreyer Pl. Fort Worth, TX 76244-6083 O: 817-562-8980 • Fax: 817-562-8981

Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer Selling Herefords for 80 years

Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933

Dale 307-780-8232

Ron 307-747-3897

5880 State Hwy. 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home: 405-375-6630 Cell: 405-368-1058

Hereford.org

EMMONS UGC Certified

Clay Emmons

254-716-5735 clayemmons@hotmail.com

541 State Hwy. 75 N. Fairfield, TX 75840

Matt C. Sims Auction, Inc. • P.O. Box 1219 • Edmond, OK 73083 405-641-6081 • matt@mcsauction.com • www.mcsauction.com

DALE STITH

Auctioneer

5239 Old Sardis Pike Mays Lick, KY 41055 918-760-1550 dalestith@yahoo.com

LATHROP LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION USDA Approved Quarantine Center

Serving O’Hare Field and All Export Points 7710 North State Rd 56 Vevay, IN 47043 540-336-2737

35W090 Lathrop Lane, Dundee, IL 60118 Randy Lathrop 847-426-5009 or 428-5806 Fax 847-428-3788

• Pregnancy ELISA testing • BVD PI testing • NIR Feed & Forage testing

121 Jackson St. Plain City, OH 43064 Phone: 614-403-0726

C. Scanlon Daniels, DVM PO Box 1150 3216 US Hwy 54 East Dalhart, TX 79022

Hereford World DEADLINES: CALL FOR AD RATES

806-244-7851 office 806-333-2829 mobile www.circleh.info scanlon@circleh.info

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Jan. 2024* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 25 Feb. 2024* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 26 March 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 25 AI Book 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 25 April 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 27 May/June 2024 . . . . . . . . . March 27 July 2024 Early bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 26 Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 24 Aug. 2024* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 25 Sept. 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25 Oct. 2024* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 25 Nov. 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 25 Dec. 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 25

*Indicates tabloid issue

AUCTIONEER

Mark C. Sims Elgin, OK 580-595-0901 simsplusllc@gmail.com www.simsplusllc.com

Hereford.org

SEND AD COPY, PICTURES, ETC. TO YOUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVE OR THE ADVERTISING COORDINATOR – Caryn Vaught 816-842-3757 • 816-243-1314 Fax cvaught@hereford.org December 2023 |

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Eddie Burks, Auctioneer 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@hotmail.com

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 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va. 1 Logterman Herefords Female Dispersion, Valentine, Neb. 1 Western States Hereford Sale, Reno, Nev. 1-2 Western States Hereford Show, Reno, Nev. 2 Frederickson Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Spearfish, S.D. 2 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Autumn Sale, Lexington 2 Pied Piper Farms Annual Bull Sale, Industry, Texas 3 Missouri Hereford Assn. Opportunity Sale, Sedalia 6 Big Bend Ranch Annual Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa 6 Goehring Herefords Annual Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa 7 Amdahl Hereford Sale, Piedmont, S.D. 8 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Hutchinson 9 Cane Creek Cattle Co. Matrons of the Missouri Female Production Sale, Yankton, S.D. 9 GKB Cattle Co. & Barber Ranch Female Event, Desdemona, Texas 9 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Annual Go-Pher the Purple Sale, Hutchinson 9 Van Newkirk Herefords Private Treaty Heifer Sale, Oshkosh, Neb. 11 Hopkins Ranch Fall Sale (Online), Winchester, Tenn.

11 The Berry’s Annual Production Sale, Cheyenne, Wyo. 12 Mitchell Livestock Hereford-influenced Breeding Stock Special, Mitchell, S.D. 13 Kansas Hereford Assn. Feeder Calf and Female Sale, Parsons 14 Golden Oak Livestock Cattle in the Snow Volume II Sale, Olds, Alberta 14 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Herefordinfluenced Feeder Calf Sale, Lexington 14 Premium Whiteface Feeder Calf Sale hosted

by Minnesota Hereford Breeders, Pipestone 15 Lemmon Cattle Co. with Lafrentz Cattle Sale (Online), Prague, Okla.

16 Illinois Hereford Assn. Winter Classic Sale, Carthage 18 Aberdeen Livestock Sales Co. Herefordinfluenced Feeder Special, Aberdeen, S.D. 20 Cherokee Sales Co. Hereford-influenced Calf Special, Cherokee, Okla.

26 Ad deadline for February Hereford World 30 Arizona Nat’l Livestock Open Hereford Show, Phoenix

2024 JANUARY 3 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Jr. Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

4 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Pen Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

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4 Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage, Ill. 4 Hereford Eve in OKC Frozen Genetics Sale, Oklahoma City, Okla.

4 Ogallala Livestock Calf Special featuring Hereford & Red Angus Section, Ogallala, Neb. 5 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Bull Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

5 Hereford Night in OKC, Oklahoma City, Okla.

6 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Female Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

8 Faith Livestock Auction Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Special, Faith, S.D. 11 Bagley Livestock Exchange Herefordinfluenced Feeder Calf Special, Bagley, Minn.

12-13 Nat’l Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.

12 Nat’l Western Stock Show Herefords in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.

15 Van Newkirk Herefords Production Sale, Oshkosh, Neb. 20 Anita Livestock Auction Hereford-influenced Feeder Cattle Sale, Anita, Iowa 22 Delaney Herefords/Atkins Herefords Annual Bulls & Breds Sale, Lake Benton, Minn.

23 Churchill Cattle Co. World Class Bull Sale, Manhattan, Mont.

23-27 Red Bluff 83rd Annual Bull & Gelding Sale, Red Bluff, Calif.

25 Ad deadline for March Hereford World 25 Marysville Livestock Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Special, Marysville, Kan. 27 Texas Hereford Assn. The Powerhouse Hereford Sale, Fort Worth 27 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Mauston 29 Fort Worth Stock Show Nat’l Hereford Show, Ft. Worth, Texas 31 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Hereford Show, Rapid City, S.D. 31 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Hereford Sale, Rapid City, S.D. FEBRUARY 1 Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale, Callaway, Neb. 1 Stroh Hereford Ranch Annual Ranch Ready Production Sale, Killdeer, N.D. 2 Baumgarten Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Belfield, N.D. 2 Dvorak Herefords Annual Production Sale, Lake Andes, S.D. 2 Elkington Ranch Polled Herefords 44th Range Raised Cattle Sale, Idaho Falls, Idaho 2 XTC Ranches Annual Bull Sale, Eastend, Saskatchewan 3 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Plain City, Ohio 3 Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Lloydminster, Alberta 3 JM Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

3 Upstream Ranch Annual Production Sale, Taylor, Neb.

5 Pelton Polled Herefords Annual Production Sale, Halliday, N.D. 7 Durbin Creek Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Worland, Wyo. 9 CX Ranch Annual Production Sale, Lewiston, Idaho 9 Topp Herefords Volume XXIX Bull Sale, Grace City, N.D. 11 Dixie Nat’l Hereford Open Show, Jackson, Miss.

11 Mrnak Hereford Ranch 57th Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D. 12 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, Ree Heights, S.D. 12 Logterman Herefords Production Sale, Valentine, Neb. 14 Friedt Herefords Annual Production Sale, Dickinson, N.D. 15 Mitchell Livestock Hereford-influenced Feeder Cattle Sale, Mitchell, S.D. 15 Olson Hereford Ranch Red Power Performance Bull & Female Sale, Argusville, N.D. 16 Hoffman Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Thedford, Neb. 16 White Hawk Ranch Beef Maker Bull Sale, Buchanan, Ga. 17 Colorado State Un. Annual Bull & Female Sale, Ft. Collins 17 The Southern Opportunity Hereford Sale, Lexington, Tenn.

19 Five Star Polled Herefords and Haught Bros.

A Lasting Legacy Sale, Harrisville, W.Va. 19 Rausch Herefords 66th Annual Bull and Female Sale, Hoven, S.D. 20 Bar JZ Ranches 75th Annual Production Sale, Holabird, S.D. 20 Ulrich Herefords Bull Sale, Lethbridge, Alberta 21 NCC Hereford Show, Kearney, Neb. 22 NCC Hereford Bull & Female Sale, Kearney, Neb. 23 Jamison Herefords Spring Bull Sale, Quinter, Kan. 24 Chapman Land & Cattle/Woolfolk Farms Genetics Source Bull & Female Sale, Nunnelly, Tenn.

24 Illinois Beef Expo Jr. Show, Springfield 24 Kreth Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Mt. Vernon, S.D. 24 Michigan Beef Expo Hereford Sale, Lansing 24 Tegtmeier Polled Herefords 64th Annual Production Sale, Burchard, Neb. 24 TS Ranch Herefords Annual Production Sale, Cottonwood Falls, Kan. 26 Ad deadline for April Hereford World 26 Colyer Herefords 44th Annual Production Sale, Bruneau, Idaho 26 Hereford Heritage 12th Annual Bull Sale, Ft. Cobb, Okla.

27 Cane Creek Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Glenham, S.D. 27 Pérez Cattle Co. Spring Bull Sale, Nara Visa, N.M.

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Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 4551 State Rt. 514 • Glenmont, OH 44628 Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708 Alexis Stitzlein 330-231-9538 lexstitz@gmail.com

Mohican Farms

Polled Hereford Association

46th Annual Sale May 2024 Rick Van Fleet 740-732-4783

21989 Woodsfield Rd. Sarahsville, OH 43779 rickgreenvalley@gmail.com www.switzerlandpolledherefords.com

Rippling Rock Hereford Farm Tim, Stephanie, Ashleigh and Andrew Osborn 3537 Second Creek Rd. Blanchester, OH 45107 Tim: 937-655-0644 Home: 937-783-2869 timosborn@frontier.com

Visit us on Facebook: Mohican Polled Herefords

THF Toby 3H

Registered Polled Herefords

Brian, Lisa, Jen & Ellie Keets

TWIN HILLS FARMS

8570 Shannon Rd. Dresden, OH 43821

10708 Main Rd. Berlin Heights, OH 44814 Brian 419-651-0978 Lisa 440-320-6193 ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com

Selected in 2022 for the NRSP by Olsen Ranches.

Jeff and Andrea Cramer Apple Creek, OH and Fresno, OH 330-464-1810 jeffcramer@hughes.net

Jeff Jordan 740-704-4807 cell

Polled Herefords LLC

Jim and Beth Herman 6753 C.R. C75 Edgerton, OH 43715 419-212-0093 Jim cell jimbethherman@metalink.net

Hereford.org

Jerry and Mary Ann Berg 16821 Withrich Rd. P.O. Box 224 Dalton, OH 44618 330-857-7967 330-465-6185 cell jwberg@bright.net

Tom, Angie, Tucker, Tanner and Tripp Ostgaard 7602 Pleasant Chapel Rd. Newark, Ohio 937-475-9625 John Ostgaard 4921 Tanner Dr. Dayton, Ohio 937-233-9712

www.buckeyeherefords.com 10708 Main Rd. Berlin Heights, OH 44814 Lisa Finnegan Keets, Secretary 440-320-6193 ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com

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J&L Cattle Services Jeff, Lou Ellen and Keayla Harr 334 Twp. Rd. 1922 Jeromesville, OH 44840 Cell 419-685-0549 jlcattleserv@aol.com

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Advertisers’ Index ALABAMA Debter Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . 79, 97 Tennessee River Music . . . . . . . . . . . 97 CALIFORNIA Gillibrand Cattle Co., P.W.. . . . . . . . . 97 Lambert Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 McDougald Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Morrell Ranches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Pedretti Ranches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sierra Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sonoma Mountain Herefords . . . . . 97 Wiemer Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 COLORADO Campbell, James T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Clark Anvil Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Cline Registered Herefords . . . . . . . 97 Coleman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Coyote Ridge Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Ernst Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Fuchs Herefords, Mike. . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Hanging W Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Kubin Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Leroux Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Robb & Sons, Tom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Shaffer Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sidwell Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Strang Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 GEORGIA Barnes Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CES Herefords & Angus. . . . . . . . . . . 79 Greenview Farms Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 98 HME Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Mead Cattle Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . BC MTM Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Predestined Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 79 White Hawk Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC IDAHO Colyer Herefords & Angus . . . . . . . . 98 Daniels Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 98 Eagle Canyon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Elkington Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 98 JBB/AL Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Shaw Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Wooden Shoe Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ILLINOIS Bafford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Baker Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Behrends Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Benedict Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Bixler Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 98 Bob-O-Lou Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Burns Polled Hereford Farm . . . . 76, 98 Crane Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Edenburn Family Farm. . . . . . . . . . . 77 Ellis Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Entwistle Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Eubank Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Fauth Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . 77 Fleisher Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 98 Happ Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Illinois Hereford Assn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Knott Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Lorenzen Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Lowderman Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 77 McCaskill Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Milligan Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Moffett Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Mud Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Nature’s Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Newbold Farms Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Oak Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Paquette Hereford Farm. . . . . . . 76, 98 Parish Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Plainview Stock Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Prairie Cross, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Prairie Meadow Herefords. . . . . . . . 98 Prairie Rose Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Purple Reign Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 99 RGR Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 River Ridge Ranch & Cattle Co.. . . . 99 Sayre Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords . . . . 99 Stephens and Loehr Herefords. . . . 99 Stumpf Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . 99 West Wind Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Young Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 INDIANA A&H Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Able Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Beck-Powell Polled Herefords. . . . . 99 Clinkenbeard Farms & Sons. . . . . . . 112 Coal Creek Land and Cattle LLC . . . . 112 Deatsman Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Elzemeyer Polled Herefords. . . . . . . 112 Everhart Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Gerber Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Greenwood Family Herefords . . . . . 112 Hayhurst Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Kesling Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . 99 Landrum Family Farms. . . . . . . . . . . 112 Laudeman Family Farm . . . . . . . . . . 99 McFatridge Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Simpson Family Herefords. . . . . . . . 112 IOWA Amos Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Broken Rock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Coughenour Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Deppe Bros. Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Goehring Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn.. . . . . 67 Jackson Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . . 67 K7 Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Petersen Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Pitt Farms Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 R&R Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sorensen Family, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Stream Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Wiese & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 KANSAS Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Davis Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Douthit Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 GLM Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co.. . . . . . . 99 Gustafson Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Herbel Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Jamison Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Jensen Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Malone Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Mill Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 MM Ranch Polled Herefords . . . . . 100 Oleen Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Sandhill Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Schu-Lar Herefords LLC. . . . . . . . . .100 Springhill Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Umberger Polled Herefords. . . . . . 100 VJS Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 100 KENTUCKY 3R Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Botkin Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . 100 Boyd Beef Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Chambliss Hereford Farms. . . . . . . 100 Clifford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Dogwood Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 JMS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Matheny Herefords. . . . . . . . . . 79, 100 Tucker Stock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Wells Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 MARYLAND Church View Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 East Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 100 Fountain Valley Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle. . . . . . . 100 SCH Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 100 MICHIGAN Breasbois Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Cedar Creek Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Cottonwood Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Grand Meadows Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Hanson’s Double G Herefords . . . . 100 MacNaughton, Ron and Jill. . . . . . . 57 McDonald Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Michigan Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . 57 PCR Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sugar Sweet Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 MINNESOTA DaKitch Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . 100 Delaney Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Krogstad Polled Herefords. . . . . . . 100 Lawrence Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Springwater Polled Herefords. . . . 100 MISSISSIPPI Broadlawn Farm Polled Herefords. 79 Caldwell Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . 101 Leaning Cedar Herefords . . . . . . . . 101 McGuffee Polled Herefords. . . . . . 101 S and W Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 MISSOURI AbraKadabra Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Bellis Family, Jim D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Biglieni Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Blue Ribbon Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Bonebrake Herefords . . . . . . . . 92, 101 Bradshaw Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Assn.. . . . . . . . . . . 92 Doss Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Duvall Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . 92 Falling Timber Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Findley Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Harding Bros. Herefords. . . . . . . . . 101 High Prairie Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 101 Lacy’s Red Angus & Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch . . . . . . . 93 Mead Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Menzies Cattle Co. LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Miller Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Reed Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Reynolds Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Shoenberger Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93, 101 Steinbeck Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Storie Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 WMC Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 WPH Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 MONTANA BB Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Churchill Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 73 Cooper Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 101 Curlew Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Ehlke Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Feddes Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Holden Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 J Bar E Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 L Bar W Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 McMurry Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Schock Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 101 Thomas Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Wichman Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 NEBRASKA Fisher Family, Lowell. . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Frenzen Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . 102 Henkel Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . 102 Hoffman Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 JB Ranch Polled Herefords. . . . . . . 102 Moeller & Sons, Albert. . . . . . . . . . 102 Monahan Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Ridder Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 102 Schutte & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Snowshoe Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Splitt Creek Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Upstream Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Valley Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Van Newkirk Herefords. . . . . . . . . . 102 NEVADA Brumley Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Genoa Livestock, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Mrnak Herefords West. . . . . . . . . . 102 NEW JERSEY Grass Pond Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 NEW MEXICO B&H Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC . . 102 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 King Ranch, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Pérez Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 West Star Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

NEW YORK Glade Haven Herefords. . . . . . . . . . 103 Spring Pond Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Stone House Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 NORTH CAROLINA Claxton Farm LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Five J’s Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 63 Four B Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 P&J Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Rhyneland Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Taylor’s Mill Farm Herefords . . . . . 103 Triplett Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . 103 W&A Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Will-Via Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . 103 NORTH DAKOTA Freidt Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mrnak Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 103 OHIO Berg Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . 109 Buckeye Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . 109 J&L Cattle Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Keets Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Mohican Polled Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 109 Ostgaard Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Rippling Rock Hereford Farm. . . . .109 Sunny Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Sunnyside Stock Farm. . . . . . . . . . . 109 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn.. . . . . . . . . 109 Twin Hills Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 OKLAHOMA Dennis Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Dufur Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Flying G Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 G4G Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Headquarters Herefords. . . . . . . . . 103 Loewen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Messner Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Moler, Don. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 P&R Herefords LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 T/R Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 OREGON Bar One Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Bird Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Harrell Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 104 High Desert Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 104 Hufford’s Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Vollstedt Farms Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 PENNSYLVANIA DeanaJak Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Stone Ridge Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 SOUTH CAROLINA Forrest Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . 63 Fowken Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Keese Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 SOUTH DAKOTA Bar JZ Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch. . . . 104 Hereford.org

Blume Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Eggers Southview Farms . . . . . . . . 104 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch . . . . 25,104 Frederickson Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Hoffman Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Ollerich Brothers Herefords. . . . . . 104 Rausch Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,104 Stenberg Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Thorstenson Hereford Ranch. . . . . 104 TENNESSEE Candy Meadow Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Coley Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Day Ridge Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Jackson Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,104 Mud Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Parker Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Roberson’s Polled Herefords. . . . . 104 Rogan Farms Herefords . . . . . . . . . 104 Sale Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Triple L Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Walker Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Woodard Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . 105 TEXAS Atlas Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 B&C Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch. . . . . . . . 105 Barber Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Case Ranch Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . 105

Chastain Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Dudley Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 G3 Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 GKB Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Indian Mound Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Metch Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . 105 Noack Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Nolan Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Powell, James L.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Redbird Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Rockin’ W Polled Herefords. . . . . . 105 Rocking Chair Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Skrivanek Ranches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Still River Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Sunny Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Texas Hereford Assn.. . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Willis Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . 105 UTAH Cache Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 JB Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Johansen Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Rees Bros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 VIRGINIA Deer Track Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Fauquier Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Hereford Hollow Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Knoll Crest Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Thistle Tree Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

WASHINGTON CX Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Diamond M Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Ottley Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 WEST VIRGINIA Cottage Hill Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cottle Brothers Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Grandview Hereford Farm. . . . . . . . 30 Grassy Run Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Haught Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Knotts Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . 30 Law & Sons, David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Litton Livestock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 McDonald Polled Herefords. . . . . . . 30 Westfall Polled Herefords. . . . . 30, 106 WISCONSIN Bacon Branch Beef. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Boettcher’s Brookview Acres. . . . . . 83 C&L Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Four Leaf Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 H&H Cattle Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Huth Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Larson Hereford Farms. . . . . . . . . . . 82 Lietzau Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 83 MGM Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . 83 Narrows Creek Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Next Generation Genetics . . . . . . . . 82 Oleson Family Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Otter Creek Polled Herefords. . . . . . 82 Pierce’s Hereford Haven. . . . . . . . . . 83 Plum River Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Sandrock Ranch Herefords. . . . . . . 106 Spaeth Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Starck Century Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Starr Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Whiskey Run Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Windy Hills Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . 82 WYOMING Berry’s, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Largent and Sons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch. . . . . . . . . 106 Micheli Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 NJW Polled Herefords. . . . . . . . . . . 106 Ochsner-Roth Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . 106 Wilhelm Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 CANADA Elmlodge Polled Herefords . . . . . . 106 Golden Oak Livestock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 XTC Ranches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Biozyme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Birdwell, Joel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Bock, Aaron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Booker, C.D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Burks, Eddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Carper, Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cattle Max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Circle H Headquarters, LLC. . . . . . . 107 Conover, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Drees, Eric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Emmons Ultrasounding . . . . . . . . . 107 Jensen Livestock Agency . . . . . . . . 107 Lathrop Livestock Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Layton, Dustin N.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Lowderman, Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Lowderman, Monte. . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 MCS Auction Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Schacher Auction Services. . . . . . . 107 Sims Plus LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Stith, Dale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Stout, Justin B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Sullivan Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 39 T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . 107 Wendt, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

SERVICES 701X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Allflex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Bessler Inc., James F.. . . . . . . . . . . . 106

AMERICAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

2024 AI Book Deadline — January 24, 2024

Print ready ads will be ACCEPTED IF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IS MET: • • • • •

Two generation pedigree (if multiple bulls — 3 or more on a page, then the full pedigree would be allowed to be replaced with a registration number) All epds All award & genetic abnormalities — Example: {SOD,CHB}{DLF,IEF,HYF,MSUDF,MDF} Semen and certificate cost All bulls must be ai permitted

SPECS FOR PRINT READY ADS: 7.25 inches wide x 10.25 inches tall Live area: 6” x 9” / Trim size: 7” x 10”

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION Hereford.org

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EKS DWK B26 FINAL CHAPTER J10 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} P44294595

Calved: 3/17/21 l Tattoo: LE J10

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} P43186342 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808 {DLF,HYF,IEF}

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

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC} EKS DWK 10Y LADYSPORT B26 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC} P43521399 NJW 78P 4037 LADYSPORT 121X ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

SHF WONDER M326 W18 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDC} NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} THM DURANGO 4037 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CE 4.0 l BW 3.5 l WW 64 l YW 108 l DMI 0.3 l SC 0.9 l SCF 12.1 l MM 35 l M&G 67 l MCE -1.2 MCW 106 l UDDR 1.20 l TEAT 1.20 l CW 80 l FAT -0.019 l REA 0.57 l MARB -0.01 BMI$ 305 l Bii$ 374 l CHB$ 127 • American Hereford Association NATIONAL Polled Hereford Bull of the Year • Northeast Region Polled Bull of the Year • Northeast Region Polled Premier Exhibitor SEMEN AVAILABLE • Owned with GKB Cattle

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Brian, Janelle, Collin and Landon Deatsman 5708 North 200 East Leesburg, Indiana 46538 Brian Cell: (574) 527-6679 Visit our website! www.deatsman.com

90-Day Bred Recips Registered Hereford Cattle Herd West Terre Haute, IN Matt – 812 870- 6968 Megan – 812-870-3620 Rachel – 812-230-6689 Tanner – 254-485-5080

Family Herefords Gary and Karen Simpson

FARMS

Rodney, Jackie and Jayden Simpson

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Terry, Susan, Lillian and Hayley Hayhurst 14477 S. Carlisle St. Terre Haute, IN 47802 812-696-2468 812-236-0804 cell HayhurstFarms@aol.com

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2261 E. U.S. Hwy. 40 Clayton, IN 46118 Dale 317-752-7523 or Dylan 317-752-3267 kottkampcattle@gmail.com

Gary Greenwood DVM

SIMPSON Waveland, IN 765-918-1499

Kottkamp Family

317-407-3618 cell bruceeverhart56@gmail.com

The Duncan Family 1264 N. Mountain Rd. Wingate, IN 47994

3013 W. State Rd. 38

David cell 765-366-0295 davidandjilld@aol.com

West Lebanon, IN 47991

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765-585-1105

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Elzemeyer

Polled Herefords Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer 2538 State Rd. 122 Richmond, IN 47374 765-969-2243 lee@elzehereford.com

and Sons

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WHITE HAWK FEATURING THESE UP AND COMING HERD BULLS FOR FALL AI SEASON SPRING BULL OPEN HOUSE 2 | 16 | 2024 WHITEHAWK 590F OUTLIER 778J ET P44271297 CED

WHITE HAWK

BW

-0.3

3.5

MCW

UDDR

111

1.50

BD: 03/31/2021 WW

81

YW

DMI

129

Teat

1.50

Tattoo: 778J

HETEROZYGOUS POLLED

CW

117

SC

0.5 FAT

0.021

1.8

15.8

SCF

Milk

REA

MARB

BMI$

1.37

0.27

26

M&G

CEM

67

-3.4

426

528

BII$

CHB$

202

WHR AFF 4013 ADVANCER 838F ET P43944777

CED

BW

4.5

3.0

MCW

UDDR

96

1.30

WW

YW

77

117

Teat

CW

1.20

95

DMI

0.8 FAT

0.091

BD: 08/16/2018

SC

1.6

SCF

20.6

Milk

REA

MARB

BMI$

0.59

0.56

33

455

Tattoo: 838F

M&G

CEM

72

4.4

BII$

CHB$

582

175

HOMOZYGOUS POLLED

WHITEHAWK CHIEF 318G ET P44064233 CED

BD: 09/10/2019

-1.6

5.0

WW

79

132

0.2

2.2

17.7

SCF

Milk

M&G

CEM

MCW

UDDR

Teat

CW

FAT

REA

MARB

BMI$

BII$

CHB$

109

1.30

1.20

HOMOZYGOUS POLLED

WHITE HAWK RANCH

YW

Tattoo: 318G

BW

90

DMI

0.051

SC

0.40

0.50

25

423

64

546

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187

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THM 6104 BOLD BEAUTY 8170 ET

THM 8122 BROWN BEAUTY 0145

THM Z426 ROSEMARY 0028

THM 53D PRECIOUS 0001 ET

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