December 2025 Hereford World

The voice of the American Hereford Association | December 2025

CHURCHILL STAMPEDE 486M ET

• Stampe de gives you power and performance. 1,500 lb. yearling weight! 40 cm scrotal!

• Excellent disposition, lots of pigment, very good foot quality.

• Top end carcass to drive the Hereford breed forward!

• Top 5% dollar indexes!

• Most heavily used bull at Churchill in 2025.

Stampede 486MOwners: HARRELL

The bull that people wanted to own!

After being the high selling Hereford bull of the spring sale season, Stampede sold for $210,000 in the Churchill Dispersal for full possession and 20% semen sales to GKB Cattle!

Semen: $100 | Straw; $100 | Certificates Foreign Semen Available Contact: Dale Venhuizen

CHURCHILL LADY 219E ET Dam of Stampede selling for $2000,000 to GKB and Colyer.

Reg Number: 44268920 Semen available through Reid Enterprises, 417-860-3102. Owned with McGuffee Polled Herefords.

Reg Number: 44557698 Owned with Chapman

& Cattle, Perez Cattle Company, Fredrickson Ranch, La Elisa De Romay Elorza.

Number: 44548589 Owned with Price Land & Cattle.

Celebrating

Hereford’s

Global Impact

Conference was the event of a lifetime.

Hereford breeders from across the globe gathered in Kansas City for the 19th World Hereford Conference, held in conjunction with the Annual AHA Membership Meeting and Educational Forum.

ember Service

Early Bird Inventory n’t miss the AHA spring inventory early bird deadline on Jan. 15.

6 | Breed Focus Momentum and Then Some World Hereford Conference highlights breed innovation and opportunity.

8 | Board Action

Board Meeting Highlights Board actions and updates.

12 | Performance Matters

Climbing Higher World Hereford Conference highlights the value of Hereford research.

14 | What’s New?

Association News and Events Applications open for AHA internships, upcoming national show dates and other Association news.

16 | Youth Movement One Remarkable Week A season for celebration.

18 | Foundation’s Focus Western Values Meet Tomorrow’s Agriculture Priefert partnership is rooted in shared values.

Other Features

ttlemen’s Congress Preview

Make plans to attend the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Hereford Sale Jan. 7-10, in Oklahoma City, Okla. The “Hereford Night in OKC” National Hereford Sale is Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.

20 | CHB Bites

Harnessing Hereford Excitement

Certified Hereford Beef® showcased the breed to key partners during the World Hereford Conference.

22 | Hereford Women Woman of the Year

National Hereford Women recognize Becky Simpson.

Diversify Ranch Species  Income

Adding livestock species to a ranch’s managed grazing can yield multiple benefits. — by Katie Miller

Cover photo: “Where the World Gathers,” by Sydnee Shive, taken at the 19th World Hereford Conference, Kansas City, Mo.

DEPARTMENTS

A Global Gathering World’s Perspective

by Sydnee Shive

The 19th World Hereford Conference was the event of a lifetime.

The 2025 World Hereford Conference was a one-of-a-kind gathering of Hereford breeders. More than 800 Hereford producers from 20 countries convened in Kansas City, Mo., for a week of fellowship and learning. Throughout the week, I was repeatedly struck by the passion for Hereford cattle, which spans oceans.

We’ve been discussing plans for the 2025 World Hereford Conference since my first day at the American Hereford Association (AHA) in 2022. Not only was this a gathering of Hereford breeders from across the globe and U.S., but this event was also a collective effort from AHA staff, volunteers and U.S. Hereford breeders. So many people worked hard to make the event happen.

Throughout the World Hereford Conference, it was clear — the Hereford breed is at the gateway to opportunity. The event started with a celebration at AHA headquarters, and Tom Field, the Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, kicked off the Educational Forum perfectly with his presentation the following morning.

“It’s that big, bold, maybe even unachievable vision that wakes us up every morning and gets us to go out into the cold and the heat and face the visceral world without the virtual world, the visceral world where hot is hot and cold is cold and life is life and death is possible. And that’s where we do our work.

“The beef industry is a story that is as remarkable and epic as any industry on the planet, and we’ve played a role in it,” he said. “And the goal has always been how do we make better cattle, better beef than our forefathers did?”

The Hereford breed is absolutely a collection of stories — from its rich history and the herds that span

generations to the first-generation Hereford breeder. While every World Hereford Conference attendee had a different story, background and goals for their operation, they all gathered in Kansas City for one reason: producing better beef. The livestock exhibitions, celebration of achievements, diverse U.S. Hereford tour stops and time for networking all played a role in the lessons learned and connections made during the World Hereford Conference — things that will be taken back to operations across the globe.

The event wrapped up with the National Hereford Show at the American Royal, a show that exists thanks to the first Hereford show in Kansas City, Mo.’s West Bottoms in 1899. Hereford’s roots run deep in Kansas City and beyond the borders of the U.S.

In this issue

Our December issue historically features Annual Meeting coverage. This is a special issue. You’ll find complete coverage of the 19th World Hereford Conference and the AHA Annual Meeting beginning on Page 24. Throughout the section, you’ll find about 60 pages of recaps, results, features and more. From the research unveiled at the Educational Forum and Young Breeders Competition to the new National Hereford Queen, there isn’t a stone that’s been left unturned.

The 19th World Hereford Conference was truly a group effort. This event was years in the making, and every AHA staff member and volunteer played an integral role in the event. I am so proud of the teamwork displayed by the AHA. Of course, the event was a success thanks to attendees from near and far. The enthusiasm throughout the week was palpable — flip through the pages and relive the excitement.

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

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AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif. Vice president

Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark. Directors

Term expires 2026

Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.

Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

Term expires 2027

Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn. Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.

Term expires 2028

Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D. Grant McKay, Marysville, Kan.

Jim Williams, Kearney, Neb.

Term expires 2028

Bryan Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C.

Joe Ellis, Chrisman, Ill.

Joe Dan Ledbetter, Wheeler, Texas

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 Durian, cdurian@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

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| Certified Hereford Beef Staff

President and chief executive officer

Ernie Davis, edavis@herefordbeef.org

Account executive

Marie Prodell, mprodell@herefordbeef.org

Brand manager

Ty Ragsdale, tragsdale@herefordbeef.org

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Trevor Johnson, tjohnson@hereford.org

| Hereford World Staff

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Kane Aegerter, kaegerter@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

Creative content and editorial specialist

Kaitlyn Baker, kbaker@hereford.org

Graphic designers

Sharon Blank and Teri Wolfgang

Contributing writers

Sarah Beth Aubrey

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Momentum and Then Some Breed Focus

by Jack Ward

World Hereford Conference highlights breed innovation and opportunity.

Fittingly, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed Oct. 20-26 as Hereford Week in the state of Missouri. That’s when 850 breeders from 20 nations gathered for the 19th World Hereford Conference (WHC) and related activities, hosted by the American Hereford Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Annual Membership Meeting and Educational Forum.

As a portion of the Governor’s proclamation reads, “Hereford seedstock were imported to the United States in 1817 to increase beef production efficiency and continue to serve this purpose through the efforts of dedicated Hereford breeders utilizing genetic improvement tools grounded in cutting-edge research.”

Ratcheting up excitement

Hereford opportunity was easy to see and feel throughout the event, from cuttingedge research presented at the Educational Forum and the deep set of bulls and females exhibited at the National Hereford Show, to celebrating individual and collective breeder achievements. Country reports shared by members of the World Hereford Council suggest similar breed excitement across the globe.

What’s more, the international Young Breeders Competition, which underscored Hereford’s dynamic future, welcomed 11 teams from seven countries — including two from the U.S. These young people from around the globe proudly displayed their cattle acumen and Hereford passion.

Before and after the main event in Kansas City, breeders from five states highlighted U.S. Hereford genetics as they hosted 248 WHC participants from 16 countries during three separate tours. Thanks, and congratulations to everyone who hosted tours and those who helped make them so memorable

You can read full coverage of the historic WHC, beginning on Page 24 in this issue of Hereford World.

Standing on history’s shoulders

For context, the first WHC was held in Herefordshire, England, in 1951. The next one in 2028 will also occur in England.

This was the third time the U.S. had hosted the event. The first time was in 1960, also in Kansas City. The second time was in 1996 in Fort Collins, Colo. In fact, some of this year’s participants also attended the 1996 conference. Tom Field, the Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska, was a key part of organizing the event in Fort Collins, which included a live demonstration of Hereford genetic progress across generations. Field shared some of those insights and plenty of inspiration as he opened this year’s Educational Forum.

Field also reflected on AHA’s current Strategic Plan and the planning process he helped facilitate.

“The most important thing that we have learned is that when you take the power of selection and the power of heterosis, for a commercial breeder, you improve their profitability and their sustainability,” Field explained. “When we leave either of the tools, selection or crossbreeding, off the table, as a commercial producer, we make it harder for our customers. Your leadership understood and has embraced that for a number of years. And I think that’s why the Hereford breed is stronger today.”

I believe this year’s WHC must rank among the best that has ever been. I know I will never forget the experience. Thanks to the AHA Board of Directors and members for their support of all WHC activities, and to the corporate sponsors that made such a first-class event possible. Special thanks to the AHA staff that worked tirelessly to make this event so memorable.

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

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In the Hereford business, ascending to the bright lights of a national stage are reserved for elite animals with the genetic merit to make improvements across populations.

Board Action

Board Meeting Highlights

The AHA Board of Directors met Oct. 22-23, 2025, at the Association headquarters, Kansas City, Mo. Board actions and updates are presented below.

Finance/audit

The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the audit report for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2025, presented by Marc Johnson, CPA, and Haley Sjorgrem, CPA, with Pinion. The financial summary presented showed that AHA had total combined assets of $22,712,184 with a net change in net assets of $1,466,201.

Johnson also shared that the AHA program efficiency of 74% was strong compared to a benchmark of 60%. Johnson explained that this program efficiency (program services/total expenses) tends to be one of the more important metrics that many nonprofit organizations use in assessing performance, and the AHA has been consistently strong.

The AHA Board voted unanimously to continue to employ the services of Pinion to perform the AHA audit and to help facilitate the Association’s delegate and Board elections.

Member service

AHA staff shared there were 150 delegates allocated for this year’s election and 131 had been confirmed. The AHA Board voted unanimously to ratify the Board election process.

Show and sale

The Board unanimously voted to approve the list of judges submitted by the National Junior Hereford Association board of directors for the 2026 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo.

Commercial programs

Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs, shared that a new landing page on the AHA website under the “About” section had been added for AHA members to submit nominations for the Commercial Producer of the Year. The Board agreed that nominations will be due Feb. 1 each year.

Marketing/communications

The staff updated the Board on World Hereford Conference activities and the plan for the next national advertising campaign, along with social media platform analytics.

Breed improvement

The Board unanimously voted to support the continued research of bovine congestive heart failure through the collection of phenotypes on feedlot cattle.

The Board voted unanimously to support research on red meat yield, in collaboration with Texas Tech University and the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center.

The Board voted unanimously to support continued eye pigment research, in collaboration with staff at Texas A&M University and North Dakota State University.

Jack Holden, Holden Herefords, addressed the Board about the registration of two gene-edited homozygous polled bull calves. The calves have been tested and confirmed homozygous polled. Holden plans to work with Acceligen to present the calves to the FDA for the approval process. The Board unanimously voted to table the registration request,

and a task force was formed to look further into the science and potential issues surrounding geneediting technology and education opportunities for the membership to understand the technology. The task force is comprised of Chad Breeding, Travis McConnaughy, Lou Ellen Harr and Danny Fawcett.

Certified Hereford Beef®

Ernie Davis, CEO of Certified Hereford Beef (CHB), presented the three-year CHB Strategic Plan that will emphasize brand growth and differentiation; operational and financial discipline; partnership and alignment between CHB, AHA and producer and customer stakeholders, and investment into people and resources.

The Board voted unanimously to elect Craig Bacon, Lou Ellen Harr, David Trowbridge, Bryce Schumann, Steve Merry, Russ Johnson and Hampton Cornelius as CHB board members.

Hereford Legacy Fund

The AHA Board unanimously approved the following to serve on the Hereford Legacy Fund LLC board of directors: John Loewen, Bill King, Bruce Everhart, Kevin Schultz and Eric Walker.

Election of officers

President: Austin Snedden by acclimation

Vice president: Scott Sullivan by acclimation

Secretary: Jack Ward by acclimation

Treasurer: Leslie Mathews by acclimation

NCBA representative: Jim Coley by acclimation

Early Bird Inventory Member Service

by Laura Kouba

Spring 2026 herd inventories were generated this month for Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPRTM) members. Check your mail or MyHerd.org account for your herd inventory.

Remember, herd inventories turned in by Jan. 15 receive a $0.25 per-head discount on every female maintained on the inventory. Inventories submitted between Jan. 16 and March 1 will be charged the normal $5.50 per cow, $3 per first-time heifer and $1.50 per bull (optional). Any inventories turned in after March 1 will incur the $2 per-head surcharge.

Reproductive status codes

NS – Next season

NE – Non-exposed

CE6 – Calf born dead or died shortly after

CE7 – Aborted/premature

CE8 – Open, missed out

CE9 – Died, calving difficulty

CE10 – ET donor dam

CE11 – ET recipient dam

CE12 – Multi-owned, no calf

Disposal codes

T – Sold with papers

1 – Sold as a breeding animal without papers

2 – Sold as a feeder calf

3 – Died, illness

4 – Died, injury

5 – Died, calving difficulty

6 – Died, old age

7 – Died, other

8 – Culled, inferior production

9 – Culled, open

10 – Culled, illness

11 – Culled, injury

12 – Culled, poor temperament

13 – Culled or died, genetic defect

14 – Culled, bad feet

15 – Culled, poor udder

16 – Culled, prolapse

17 – Culled, cancer eye

18 – Culled, structurally unsound

19 – Culled, old age

20 – Culled, other

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

Inventory FAQs

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

A: If an animal is listed on your inventory but you have sold the animal, then a proper disposal code and date must be reported in order to remove the animal from your inventory. If the animal was sold with papers, American Hereford Association (AHA) staff does not automatically remove the animal from your inventory, because they are not certain if you still have offspring from the animal to register. If you would like to remove the animal, use the disposal code “T – sold with papers” and the appropriate disposal date.

Q: If I have embryo transfer (ET) calves out of a dam I do not own, do I have to add the donor dam to my inventory?

A: No, you do not have to add the donor dam to your inventory. However, a recipient cow inventory fee for each ET calf will be billed if the calf is recorded with birth performance information (birth weight). If birth performance information isn’t reported, a recipient inventory fee won’t be billed.

Q: I jointly own a dam with someone else, but I don’t have physical possession of the dam and won’t be registering her calf. How do I need to mark her on my inventory?

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

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

A: Remember, females won’t appear on the inventory until they have reached at least 18 months of age. Heifers should only be enrolled on the inventory if they’re bred to calve in the season described. In this instance, spring 2026.

Keep in mind your reproductive status and disposal code options listed on the chart.

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

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

Climbing Higher Performance Matters

by Shane Bedwell

World Hereford Conference highlights the value of Hereford research.

Being part of the World Hereford Conference, held in conjunction with the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Educational Forum was an extraordinary experience. It will be remembered for decades, not only because of the incredible relationships fostered, but also for the remarkably high value and demand for Hereford genetics demonstrated domestically and internationally.

reached at sbedwell@hereford.org.

Unmistakable pride for the breed and belief in its success was evident throughout the event, in many of the country reports and during individual conversations with those attending pre- and post-tours.

Research ahead

Those attending the Educational Forum heard exciting results from ongoing collaborative AHA research projects, including the project with Colorado State University and AgNext documenting sire differences for traits related to environmental sustainability, as well the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s research comparing the lifetime differences between breeding Hereford bulls or Angus bulls to commercial Angus cows. You’ll find more details beginning on Page 32, in this issue.

The AHA continues pressing forward with research surrounding two other topics with growing industry importance — bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF) and red meat yield.

BCHF in late-day feedlot cattle, and Hereford’s value in reducing its risk, relative to many other breeds, continues to garner more industry attention. Briefly, BCHF in feedlot cattle toward the end of the finishing period is a growing problem. It is an untreatable, fatal condition involving pulmonary hypertension

that culminates in right-heart failure. BCHF symptoms are similar to those of brisket disease — also known as high mountain disease — which typically affects cattle at altitudes above approximately 5,000 feet. When feedlot cattle in the late stage of production at moderate and low elevations began dying of right-heart failure, exhibiting similar symptoms, many thought brisket disease was somehow the cause. Since then, research has proven BCHF is a different condition.

Although the direct cause or causes remain unknown, cattle affected by BCHF experience heart remodeling like cattle affected by brisket disease. What is known is that heart scores of those succumbing to the malady are higher than those of healthy animals.

Hearts are scored after harvest using a scale of 1 (normal) to 5 (excessively abnormal). Scores of 4 and 5 indicate late-stage congestive heart failure.

You can read more in the October Baldy Advantage (see Feedlot Heart Failure, Page 26).

The AHA has collected more than 3,000 heart score phenotypes from Hereford and Hereford-influenced fed cattle. A minimal number of these have had heart scores of 4 or 5. However, it is imperative that we continue to collect these phenotypes over time.

The AHA has committed to continue collecting both heart score phenotypes and genotypes from cattle in the National Reference Sire Program herd at Olsen Ranches and from cattle enrolled in AHA Feedout Programs. The AHA is also committed to collaborating with others to capture this essential information. I invite anyone feeding out Hereford or Hereford-influenced calves or those of their customers to participate. I’m happy to coordinate phenotype

collection as these cattle near harvest. We need to double down on this effort and continue to leverage this breed strength.

Assessing red meat yield

The AHA Board recently approved research related to assessing red meat yield more accurately. The current USDA yield grade system was adopted in 1965. Today’s cattle are markedly different in type than 60 years ago, so it is no secret that the system needs retooled.

Current, concerted industry effort includes research in beef packing plants, which evaluates technologies to assess carcass red meat yield more accurately. However, there is also a growing need to develop more accurate live-phenotype tools to better

predict red meat yield. This is because ribeye area (REA) expected progeny differences (EPDs) explain less than 5% of the variation in red meat yield. Hereford breeders have made great strides in REA, which is evident by the high number of cattle unable to qualify for the Certified Hereford Beef® program because their ribeye size is larger than 16 square inches. Although I’ve never seen premiums paid for cattle with smaller ribeye areas, there is continued talk about consumers wanting smaller, thicker steaks at the restaurant level.

All of this made it very clear that the AHA needed to be involved in this research to better understand how an animal’s many other muscle

areas impact red meat yield and what part of the animal provides the most effective correlation with red meat yield. As you select new genetics for your herd, I don’t believe it’s too soon to consider the importance of total muscle thickness. That is if you are not already selecting for strong muscle conformation and shape rather than simply selecting on REA EPD.

I’m very proud of the AHA Board for their progressive thinking in these areas. This research will be foundational as we move forward in an industry that is rapidly changing. As always keep them sound. Merry Christmas to you and your families.

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.

Association News

Breed improvement adopted changes and initiatives

The Board reviewed suggestions presented by the DNA policy task force (Dave Bielema, Sam Shaw, Mark Cooper, Mark Squires and Charlie Boyd) and unanimously supported the following:

1. In addition to AI sires, embryo transfer (ET) donor dams and walking sires born after Jan. 1, 2026, will be required to have a genomic profile completed at the American Hereford Association (AHA) official lab and be fully parent verified and tested for all recognized genetic conditions.

2. The Board voted unanimously to purge all DNA samples starting Jan. 1, 2026, after the requested testing is complete.

3. For other accepted DNA policy changes, please see Hereford.org/ Hereford-Handbook.

DNA sample storage policy

The AHA Board of Directors voted unanimously during the 2024 fall Board meeting to purge, starting Jan. 1, 2026, all DNA samples submitted to AHA’s official lab on or before Dec. 31, 2024. The AHA Board has determined to offer members the opportunity to request a return of any sample that was submitted to the AHA official lab prior to Dec. 31, 2024. These requests must be made prior to Dec. 31, 2025, with the following understanding:

1. A member must submit a request for the DNA samples they would like to retrieve. Only samples that were originally submitted by a member will be returned.

2. The AHA does not guarantee a timeline for delivery of the samples

after the request is made, and it is highly recommended that requests are only made on animals that are deceased and there is no other sample available, including semen.

3. The AHA does not guarantee that a sample can be found, or that there will be viable DNA available.

4. Please understand that DNA sample storage is different for each type of DNA (hair, blood card, tissue sample unit [TSU]).

5. A fee will be charged for each sample that is requested to be returned. This fee will be determined from time to time by the AHA Board. At this time, the fee that has been established by AHA’s Board is $10 per sample plus packaging and shipping costs. Moving forward, any DNA sample submitted after Jan. 1, 2025, the testing lab, in agreement with the AHA, will use the submitted sample for the purpose of conducting the testing requested by the member.

After the initial testing is complete, the AHA, in agreement with the AHA official DNA testing lab, will store the remaining DNA for any additional testing that is available at the lab for a period of one year. After one year, the sample will be subject to disposition.

There is no guarantee by the AHA or the AHA official lab that there will be any additional or viable DNA available from the submitted sample. It is understood that, while the AHA’s agreement with its official testing lab requires the testing lab to store the remaining DNA sample for a period of one year, the AHA has no obligation or responsibility to do so or to make such remaining sample available to the member for subsequent testing or use.

Moving forward, the AHA would encourage any breeder to collect and store an additional sample if they deem necessary. Most frequently used DNA types submitted and storage method:

1. Hair or blood cards. These types of samples can be stored in a dark, dry place at room temperature.

2. Semen — it can be thawed semen— but it is suggested to keep it frozen until a DNA test is needed.

3. TSUs can be stored (methods shared from Merck representative):

• The preferred method of storing is in a negative thaw cycle freezer, but they can be stored in a regular freezer.

• There has been success in storing them in a cool, dry place. Some have been stored this way for three years and are still viable.

• The biggest thing is to protect them from sunlight.

Sharing of ISAG/ICAR parentage markers

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the AHA Board adopted a policy to share ISAG/ICAR reduced panel parentage markers through a request submitted to the AHA from a World Hereford Council member, other breed associations or any AHA member. A fee, determined from time to time by the AHA Board of Directors, will be charged for any requests except for those from any World Hereford Council member. Currently, the fee for an AHA member is $10 for each animal requested.

Please contact AHA customer service with any questions or requests at 816-842-3757 or records@hereford.org.

Apply for AHA internships and ambassador program

The AHA will be hiring youth activities interns for the summer of 2026. The purpose of the internship is to provide a multi-faceted learning experience for a college student interested in beef breed association work, public relations and leadership. Interns will provide the AHA with assistance in event planning and management, junior show coverage and leading the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors and membership.

Don’t have the schedule for a full summer internship? College students may apply for the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) ambassador program. The ambassadors will assist the NJHA board and AHA staff during a three-week long internship. Ambassadors will arrive in Kansas City, Mo., prior to the JNHE and will work through the duration of the event, including the wrap-up.

a dynamic communications internship for college sophomores, juniors or seniors to assist the AHA communications team and the Hereford World staff in the production of communication pieces for the Association, Hereford World and Baldy Advantage magazine.

Applications for internships and the ambassador program are due Jan. 15, 2026. View the detailed internship descriptions and apply at Hereford.org/careers.

Raise a glass to Hereford research

Make a donation to the Hereford Research Foundation and receive a bottle of Stonebreaker Whiskey, proudly branded for the Hereford breed.

Bottles will be delivered to upcoming national shows — don’t miss your chance to support research and enjoy a taste of tradition. Visit bit.ly/AHA_ StonebreakerWhiskey to make

Youth

2025 HYFA Season of Giving

The fourth annual Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) Season of Giving will take place Dec. 17-19, 2025. Visit HerefordYouthFoundation.org/ Hereford-Season-of-Giving to learn more.

National Shows

Plan to attend these national shows in 2026:

Cattlemen’s Congress: Jan. 7-10, 2026, Oklahoma City, Okla.

• “Hereford Night in OKC” National Hereford Sale: Jan. 9 — 6 p.m.

National Western Stock Show: Jan. 15-17, 2026, Denver, Colo.

• Maternal Merit Heifer Sale: Jan 14 — 2 p.m.

• “Hereford Eve at Mile High” Frozen Genetics Sale: Jan. 15 — 3 p.m.

• National Western Hereford Sale: Jan. 16 — 4 p.m.

Fort Worth Stock Show: Feb. 2, 2026, Fort Worth, Texas

One Remarkable Week Youth Movement

by Rylie Meinhardt

December is a month filled with joy, hope, gratitude, renewal and celebration. It’s a season to gather with loved ones, slow down and reflect on the past while also looking ahead to a fresh year and the opportunities to come. It’s a time to appreciate the people and moments that make life meaningful. Those same feelings — thankfulness, excitement and togetherness — perfectly describe the spirit surrounding the 2025 World Hereford Conference (WHC) and Young Breeders Competition (YBC), hosted this year in the U.S. The week served as a time to celebrate the American Hereford Association (AHA), National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA), and most importantly, the Hereford community, ranchers,

Board members, staff and NJHA members alike.

Chairman

Salem Sifford, ssifford366@gmail.com

Vice chairman

Sam Birdsall, birdsall.sam04@gmail.com

Communications chair

Emma Ballinger, emma.ballinger@uky.edu

Membership chair

Rylie Meinhardt, rjmeinhardt@gmail.com

Fundraising chair

Matt Bruns, mattbruns101@gmail.com

Leadership chair

Lauren Gatz, lauren03g@gmail.com

Directors

Kendall Boatman, kendallboatman@gmail.com

Sarah Beth Callicott, callicottsb@gmail.com

Jordan Mitchem, jkmitchem@gmail.com

Gavin Rhode, 24grhode@gmail.com

Harlee Watson, harleewatson1@gmail.com

Maddie Weaber, maddieweaber@gmail.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan

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

Just like the anticipation leading up to Christmas, which is filled with decorating, gift buying and preparation for the season, the preparation for the WHC began well before it arrived. The groundwork for this global event was laid in New Zealand in 2020 at the previous WHC. More than five years of careful planning, dedication and collaboration followed. The AHA and NJHA staff worked tirelessly to ensure every detail was considered, from coordinating pre- and posttours and the Annual Meeting to cultivating YBC contests and events that reflected the excellence of U.S. Hereford. Behind the scenes, a team of people was hard at work, from selecting cattle for fitting and showmanship to organizing judging contests and managing the logistics of this massive international event. Not to mention the hard work of the international teams that traveled to the U.S. for the YBC. That level of preparation and teamwork reflects passion.

Each December, families and friends travel far and wide to celebrate, share stories, and learn and grow with each other during the holidays. The same could be said for the WHC. People from across the world came together, united by a shared love and passion for the Hereford breed. Lifelong friends were reunited, and new friendships were formed — connections that will last a lifetime. Christmas, at its core, is about celebration — celebrating faith, renewal and hope for the future. The WHC and YBC embodied that same spirit as we celebrated the outstanding achievements of our junior members on a world stage. We proudly recognized the 2025 fall scholarship

recipients, as the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) awarded $165,500 to 27 exceptional junior members. These junior members’ hard work, leadership and dedication to the NJHA continue to inspire and drive the breed forward.

The week also featured the Fed Steer Shootout finalists, who shared their portfolios and were recognized for their extensive knowledge of their cattle and the beef industry. Wrapping up the week, the spotlight shone brightly on our junior members in the showring, showcasing top-quality Hereford genetics through two outstanding shows. Just before the bull grand drive, we had the honor of recognizing our 2026 National Hereford Queen, Lauren Wingler, marking yet another NJHA milestone.

There was truly no better way to conclude such a remarkable week. Watching our junior members step into the showring, representing the future of this breed, filled my heart with pride, joy and optimism. As we look back on the year and the success of the WHC, one message rings clear, gratitude.

Thank you to our ranchers for being the backbone and foundation of the Hereford breed.

Thank you to our supporters for believing in the mission of the AHA and NJHA and encouraging continual growth. And thank you to our junior members for your energy, creativity and passion that keep the Hereford spirit alive.

As we celebrate the Christmas season, may your homes be filled with warmth, laughter and love. Take time to rest, cherish your blessings and look forward to a new year of opportunity and renewal. From all of us at the NJHA, have a very Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year.

Western Values Meet Tomorrow’s Agriculture Foundation’s Focus

by Chloé Durian

The partnership between the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and Priefert has grown far beyond a traditional sponsorship. Together, they’ve built a relationship rooted in shared values — supporting

youth, strengthening brand recognition and preserving the Western way of life. From the iconic Priefert bucking chute at the 2024 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo to the generous donation of a new squeeze chute proudly stamped with the American Hereford Association (AHA) logo each year, Priefert’s presence is unmistakable. For Hereford breeders, it stands as a powerful symbol of partnership, tradition and mutual investment in the future.

roundtables and speaks about the visible impact she sees in Hereford juniors from Priefert’s support.

“I think it’s so important to give back to our youth because they are our future,” Rader says. “It’s very rewarding and a little humbling to be able to speak to these youth in the breed and hear what their paths are, while introducing them to the Priefert brand and telling them the Priefert story, giving them a familiar face to recognize with our brand.”

President

Ray Ramsey

317-462-7122, rayramsey77@gmail.com

Vice President George Sprague 541-465-2188, gks@bar1ranch.com

Directors

Jill Bielema

616-292-7476, jrbielema@gmail.com

Katie Colyer 208-599-2962, katie@hereford.com

Bill King

505-220-9909, bill@billkingranch.com

Kathy Buchholz 214-537-1306, kathy@gkbcattle.com

Bruce Everhart

317-407-3618, bruceeverhart56@gmail.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan

816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org HerefordYouthFoundation.org

“Sometimes you have those partnerships that come across your desk that just make sense, and for us, Hereford just makes sense,” explains Sara Rader, Priefert public relations coordinator. She is a prime example of how the company’s investment in the next generation paves a pathway to success for both Priefert and HYFA. Rader grew up in Mt. Vernon, Texas, on her family’s operation, Rader Herefords. She was a member of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA).

“Our company’s very first piece of equipment was a headgate, so our roots are in the cattle business, and while we are really involved in the rodeo industry, when Hereford approached us, I took it and presented it and said, ‘While Hereford is my background, and I feel strongly about the Hereford breed, I also firmly believe it is a good breed and organization to be involved in,’” Rader explains. “It wasn’t a hard sell for Priefert to want to be on board.”

Bridging her past and present, Rader is a familiar face at the annual NJHA Building on Leadership Development (BOLD) conference, where she frequently represents Priefert in the career

The iconic Priefert brand and trademark blue color embody many of the same values of the Hereford breed — family, integrity, growth and a quality product. As a family-owned company with a large global impact, Priefert’s focus on sustaining the next generation will remain at the forefront.

“For Priefert, it’s very important to pour into youth activities and events and make sure we’re giving as much as we can so we can help guide and aid the youth for the future,” Rader says.

The most visible part of the Priefert partnership with HYFA appears during the Hereford Season of Giving each December, when the company generously provides a Priefert chute, branded with the AHA logo, along with free trucking and delivery to the winner’s farm or ranch. Each donor to HYFA through the Season of Giving has a chance to win the drawing for the chute. Call it the bow tied on a successful calendar year for the NJHA and HYFA, with the help of Priefert. This year’s Season of Giving is Dec. 17-19.

Chloé Durian is the American Hereford Association’s associate director of youth marketing and education. She can be reached at cdurian@hereford.org.

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CHB Bites

by Ernie Davis

Harnessing Hereford Excitement

“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.

Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) partners and customers experienced firsthand the Hereford breed’s contagious passion and strong momentum during an educational event held in conjunction with the recent World Hereford Conference (WHC).

CHB retailers, restaurant operations, distributors and packers participated in the event. It was an opportunity to learn, discuss challenges and opportunities, build trust and camaraderie, and unite to commit to a strong future together. These were among the compelling topics presented and discussed:

• The CHB Brief showcased CHB’s new, differentiating and market-relevant positioning and messaging.

• New CHB Sustainability Findings highlighted the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) investment in research, as well as in the breed’s sustainability advantage.

• Rancher Insights gave attendees unique access to ranchers who shared their stories and perspectives. It was one of the most interactive parts of the meeting. Panelists included: Kyle Pérez, Pérez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M.; Steven Merry, MGM Polled Herefords, Hartford, Wis.; Craig Bacon, Bacon Cattle and Sheep, Siloam Springs, Ark.; and Kari Brumley, Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev.

• Beefing Up for the Future shared key CHB focus areas, laying the foundation for partner alignment and future growth opportunities.

• From Cow to Wow was a chance to show customers how CHB is prepared to equip them with breakthrough tools and materials to leverage CHB advantages into sales power. Our special guests also had the opportunity to dine on delectable Certified Hereford Beef, visit the American Royal and join the larger Hereford family at the Global Celebratory Gala.

Leveraging resources

Keep in mind, the strong contingent of CHB guests attending this event not only invested their time; they paid for their transportation and lodging. We were thrilled by their eagerness to participate, and we worked hard to reward their commitment and investment with a high-value, interactive agenda.

By working with AHA staff to host this event in tandem with the WHC, we were able to costeffectively educate CHB partners and deepen their commitment and ability to sell more Certified Hereford Beef. This high-impact initiative sharpened our edge and helped position Certified Hereford Beef for greater sales success and a stronger return for the ranchers who make it all possible.

Thanks to all who attended and helped with the event. Every attendee we have heard from says it motivated them to sell more Certified Hereford Beef

Congratulations CHB award winners

Certified Hereford Beef was proud to present annual awards to key partners during the AHA Annual Meeting that was part of the WHC events.

• US Foods-Atlanta earned CHB Distributor of the Year honors.

• Rancho Markets, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, was named the CHB Retailer of the Year.

• Miller’s Markets, with stores in Indiana and Ohio, received the CHB Rising Star Retailer of the Year award.

You can read more about this year’s winners starting on Page 74 in this issue of Hereford World.

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

Ernie Davis is president and CEO of Certified Hereford Beef®. He can be reached at edavis@herefordbeef.org.

Woman of the Year Hereford Women

by Beth Mansfield

It is an honor to recognize someone whose name is truly synonymous with dedication and heart in the Hereford community. This year’s National Hereford Woman of the Year is Becky Simpson, Redfield, Iowa.

For nearly three decades, Becky has shaped and strengthened the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association (IHBA). What began in 1997 as a black and white, hand-folded newsletter at her kitchen table became 118 issues that connected and inspired breeders across the state.

“My journey with Iowa Herefords began in the 1980s, but I have been around them all my life,” Becky says. “My family raised registered Herefords, and I showed my first heifers in 4-H in 1959.”

She and her husband, Mike, became even more involved through their sons’ participation in the junior Hereford association. That passion grew into decades as the organization’s first paid administrative secretary. Becky worked alongside 10 presidents and more than 50 board members, guiding the IHBA with her trademark attention to detail, strong sense of integrity and deep respect for the people behind the cattle. She’s always said one of the greatest joys of her role was meeting members face-to-face and building lasting friendships — living out her father’s belief that you meet the best people through cattle.

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

President: Bellana Putz, Otley, Iowa

Vice president:

Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas

President-elect:

Madison Katzenberger, Monroe, Wis.

Secretary: Rosie Katzenberger, Monroe, Wis.

Treasurer: Alexis Stitzlein, Glenmont, Ohio

4941 State Route 514 Glenmont, OH 44628

Ex Officio: Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.

DIRECTORS

Nikki Crumm, Anadarko, Okla.

Melanie Fishel, Barnardsville, N.C.

Lindsey Jacobs, Millersville, Md.

Shelly McQuaig, Ila, Ga.

Amanda Schohr, Gridley, Calif.

Jackie Bevan, Platteville, Wis. HerefordWomen.com

A graduate of the University of Illinois and a member of the Iowa

know her. Even in retirement, she and Mike continue to support the IHBA family in countless ways. Becky, your legacy is one of service, storytelling and steadfast love for the Hereford breed. On behalf of the National Hereford Women, congratulations on being named the 2025 National Hereford Woman of the Year. Please join us in congratulating Becky Simpson.

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

Becky, your legacy is one of service, storytelling and steadfast love for the Hereford breed.

On behalf of the National Hereford Women, congratulations on being named the 2025 National Hereford Woman of the Year.

National Hereford Women officers, Bellana Putz and Beth Mansfield, recognize the 2025 National Hereford Woman of the Year, Becky Simpson (center).

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JUST GETTING STARTED

The World Hereford Conference celebrated Hereford’s future.

Hereford promise was palpable throughout the 19th World Hereford Conference (WHC) in October, presented by Merck Animal Health® and hosted by the American Hereford Association (AHA), in conjunction with the Association’s Annual Meeting and Educational Forum.

Despite the breed’s long and rich history, there was an undeniable sense that Hereford is at the threshold of unexplored opportunities.

All told, 850 Hereford breeders from 20 countries and 40 states attended parts of or all of the WHC, which included pre- and post-tours, as well as the international Young Breeders Competition, from which both U.S. teams emerged victorious. Other conference highlights include:

• 248 people from 16 countries took part in tours offered before and after the main event in Kansas City, Mo.

• The WHC hosted 34 World Hereford Council delegates from 15 countries, including the U.S.

• The AHA hosted 435 people from 20 countries, including the U.S., at its headquarters in Kansas City for the Welcome Beef Festival.

• 600 people from 20 countries, including the U.S., attended the Global Celebratory Gala at Arrowhead Stadium.

• 650 people attended the AHA Annual Membership Meeting.

• 596 people attended the AHA Educational Forum.

• The Young Breeders Competition featured 11 teams from seven countries, including two U.S. teams.

• The National Hereford Show at the American Royal included 44 bulls and 121 females presented by exhibitors from 25 states.

History recognized Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed Oct. 22-26 Hereford Week in the state of Missouri, recognizing the breed’s long-standing link to the state and its enduring role within the U.S. beef cattle industry. The official Proclamation read: Whereas, Missouri is home to the third-largest beef cow herd in the United States with the cattle industry contributing more than $1.6 billion to its economy and supporting more than 40,825 jobs; and

Whereas, Hereford seedstock were imported to the United States in 1817 to increase beef production efficiency and continue to serve this purpose through the efforts of dedicated Hereford breeders utilizing genetic improvement tools grounded in cutting-edge research; and

Whereas, Kansas City, Mo., has been home of the American Hereford Association headquarters since 1920; and Whereas, the National Hereford Show in 1899 was the foundation of the American Royal, which has since become one of the nation’s premier livestock shows each year; and Whereas, the American Hereford Association is hosting visitors from 15 countries for the World Hereford Conference and Educational Forum Oct. 22-26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri

governor of the state of Missouri, do hereby proclaim Oct. 22-26, 2025, to be Hereford Week in Missouri.

Note that the Proclamation process began well ahead of the WHC, before participants from 20 countries were confirmed as attending the event.

Reflections of continuous progress

Tom Field, the Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, aptly summed up the drive behind Hereford heritage and opportunity during his inspiring presentation, Hereford’s Quest for Excellence, which opened the Educational Forum and the WHC events.

“It’s that big, bold, maybe even unachievable vision that wakes us up every morning and gets us to go out into the cold and the heat and face the visceral world without the virtual world, the visceral world where hot is hot and cold is cold and life is life and death is possible. And that’s where we do our work,” Field said.

Similarly, Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president explained at the Forum’s conclusion: “We’re focused on continuous genetic improvement within the Hereford breed to increase profitability for the commercial industry. Every time we sell Herefords

whether that’s a commercial cow-calf producer, a stocker operator, feedlot,

WHC coverage includes:

26 WHC Perspectives: Driving Forward Together

28 Field: Hereford’s Quest for Excellence

32 Research: Rock Solid

33 Research: Continuous Gain

34 Research: Maternal Heterosis Hands Down

36 Herefords in Big Sky Country Pre-tour

40 Welcome Beef Festival: Welcoming the World

42 Sandhills Sights and Mountain Views Post-tour

46 Global Celebratory Gala: Fellowship and Fun

48 Southbound to Cowtown Post-tour

52 Young Breeders Competition: Competition Across Continents

58 Snedden to Lead AHA Board

59 Newly Elected AHA Board

62 Hall of Fame, Merit Inductees

68 Commercial Producer of the Year

70 Golden and Century Breeders

74 Certified Hereford Beef® Awards

76 National Hereford Woman of the Year: Service and Storytelling

78 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Winners

80 HYFA Scholarship Recipients

88 2024-25 National Show Awards

92 American Royal National Hereford Show

96 Ladies of the RoyalInternational Edition

98 New National Hereford Queen: A Labor of Love

100 Retiring National Hereford Queen: A Royal Farewell

DRIVING FORWARD TOGETHER

World Hereford Council leaders reflect on the 19th World Hereford Conference.

by Wes Ishmael

“While we all share a passion for Herefords and a drive to improve genetic performance through research and data-driven trials, it’s collaboration that will help us reach our goals faster and strengthen us as a breed,” says Posy Moody, general manager of New Zealand Herefords. “I genuinely believe we outperform other breed associations in our ability to work together — and we should make the most of that advantage.”

Moody notes this spirit of teamwork is a key reason Hereford breeders should invest the resources to attend a World Hereford Conference (WHC). She was one of the 850 U.S. and international Hereford breeders who attended all or part of the 19th WHC in Kansas City, Mo., which also included tours before and after the main event. It was her third WHC.

an opportunity to hear of new developments and scientific advances in research into animal husbandry,” explains Larry Feeney, secretary general of the World Hereford Council. “It is therefore especially important in a

challenging environment for cow-calf husbandry that Hereford breeders keep abreast of these advanced insights and developments in order to apply that knowledge where appropriate on returning home.”

The World Hereford Council hosts delegates from member countries during the WHC to conduct official organization business. Feeney explains this year’s agenda included financial reports, as well as discussions pertaining to gene editing and global regulations impacting genetic exchange.

“I have been fortunate to attend each World Hereford Conference — nine in all — held since 1992, which was in Cape Town, South Africa,” Feeney says. “Each event has provided a new insight into the host country

on the Hereford breed to perform across five continents and in various economic and climatic conditions.

“The WHC highlighted that Hereford cattle are known around the world for the same traits: temperament, longevity, fertility, weight for age and eating quality,” says Hamish Chandler, CEO of Herefords Australia. “Hereford associations from all countries are dealing with the same topics, in particular growing market share for Hereford cattle.” He notes the breed’s rising popularity in the U.S. was especially evident at the event.

Progress through research

“The AHA and attendees at the conference were fortunate to have available so many highly respected

World Hereford Council delegates at the 19th World Hereford Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

contributions to the progress and success of the Hereford breed across the U.S.

“Videos of individuals and family members talking of their experience of building up and maintaining their herds through good times and less prosperous times were inspiring,” Feeney says.

“The Evolution of American Hereford Association research from 1999 through to 2025, outlined in the World Conference event guide, illustrates the huge body of work completed and still in progress,” Feeney says. “No other Hereford Association in the world, particularly in Europe, has access to the resources necessary to engage in such an extensive research program. The AHA has generously offered access to this research and its promotional materials to the World Hereford Council members.”

Celebrating member efforts

The AHA Annual Membership Meeting caught Feeney’s eye, too, both in terms of the number of AHA members attending the event, and the time spent saluting member

“So often, such dedication to the breed is only recognized when the individuals have passed on rather than when they are still in good health to enjoy the acclaim.”

Championing young breeders

Similarly, Feeney says the International Young Breeders Competition (YBC), held in conjunction with WHC, offered an inspiring glimpse of the breed’s future.

Building upon the first YBC in New Zealand, Feeney explains the event aims to encourage young Hereford breeders from around the world and help them hone their skills while learning from each other as they make new friends and establish new contacts across continents.

“All of the participating teams are to be congratulated on their performances and on their overall contribution to the event by their sheer presence,” Feeney says. “It is perhaps a sobering thought that these young cattlemen could possibly be the last generation to engage in cattle husbandry, given the hostility to the

livestock industry by certain elements of the climate lobby.”

For perspective, Feeney notes the cattle population has declined by 7.5 million head in the European Union since 2015, including 250,000 fewer beef cows in Ireland.

“The AHA vision to build more pounds of quality beef and more production-efficient females with fewer resources, via the breed’s inherent genetic advantages, gives much hope for the future,” Feeney says.

Make plans for 2028

One other order of business for World Hereford Council delegates was to hear from the United Kingdom, which is planning to host the 20th World Hereford Conference in 2028.

“Surprisingly, this will be the first occasion the event has been held in Hereford, U.K. — considered the home of the breed — since the inaugural World Hereford Conference in 1951,” Feeney says.

Closing the 19th WHC

“In an introduction letter printed in the WHC Conference Guide, I suggested the AHA had put together what promised to be a most informative, entertaining and exciting event,” Feeney explains. “I am pleased to say that the actual event surpassed my expectations by a long shot. The contribution and support of sponsors in hosting such an event cannot be overlooked and is much appreciated. I found the AHA to be a very well-oiled machine that appeared to cover all the angles in an unflappable way. Staff moved through the attendance in a most unobtrusive way, quietly guided by executive vice president Jack Ward. A sincere thank you to Jack and his team for their dedication and tedious preparation.” Feeney also extends thanks to Dale Venhuizen for his efforts serving as chairman of the event.

Larry Feeney, secretary general of the World Hereford Council, attending his ninth World Hereford Conference.

HEREFORD’S QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE

Tom Field shares a compelling perspective and challenge.

by Wes Ishmael

“The Hereford quest for excellence. That’s what unites all of us in this room. And it is an odyssey. It is a quest. It is a journey. It is a game that cannot be won, a game that can only be played,” explained Tom Field, the Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Field captivated the crowd, as he opened the American Hereford Association (AHA) Educational Forum with an inspiring description of the breed’s past and potential.

“My job today is to do a simple thing, and that is to remind us of the stories that comprise the path that got all of us here. Stories about your families, about your ancestors, about your neighbors, about your own vision,” Field said. “Sue Monk Kidd said, ‘Stories have to be told or they die. And when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.’

“What I’ve learned over some 50 years I’ve been active in this business, not only here but around the world, is that all of us who are stockman are tied together by a very common thread. It matters not where we live. It matters who we are and what drives us.”

Field shared some of his family’s rich heritage in the U.S. cattle business and Hereford breed. He is a fifth-generation cattleman. His children are the sixth generation.

“My great-great-grandfather came to Colorado following the Civil War and began ranching in about 1867. I was at our ranch the last five days doing our fall work before coming here,” Field said. “And indeed that story has driven us as a family and as individuals over and over again when things are both good and difficult. We remember the stories of our ancestors.”

Field borrowed from Alvin Sanders, author of the iconic 1914 book, The Story of Herefords, in describing the importance of understanding heritage:

“Nothing that any man has ever done to further the cause of the Hereford cattle, whether it be set forth in written page or not, can never really be lost. The Herefords of today are the sum total of all the effort that has been put upon them, from the days of Ben Tompkins and his predecessors up to now.

“The mark of every owner, for good or for evil, is on the breed as it stands, whether public acknowledgement is ever made or not. The impress of even the least of those who have assumed the responsibility of handling these good cattle has been left upon them.”

Source: Tom Field, 1996 WHC

“It’s the beautiful thing about breeding cattle,” Field explained. “We get to leave a mark on the world. Sometimes we get it right, sometimes we miss, but we get a chance to leave a mark, a legacy. And that’s important. It matters.”

Hereford’s enduring fit

Field also provided broader perspective, describing the history of beef cattle production in the United States, from capturing underutilized forage by improving the native cattle population to building the infrastructure that enabled moving beef to the nation’s population centers.

“The beef industry is a story that is as remarkable and epic as any industry on the planet, and we’ve played a role in it,” Field said. “And the goal has always been, how do we make better cattle, better beef than our forefathers did?”

One of the many reasons Field was an apt choice to set the stage for the Educational Forum and 19th World Hereford Conference (WHC) is that he played a key role in developing the educational program for the WHC when it was last hosted by the AHA in 1996 at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. Central to the program was demonstrating Hereford’s genetic progress.

Specifically, the goal was to demonstrate real-time genetic change by recreating three generations of Hereford cattle, which was no small task. Single-source, contemporary Hereford commercial cows were bred to sires representing the 1950s, 1970s and 1990s. Progeny provided both live and carcass differences over time. It clearly demonstrated the power of selection

decisions aided by genetic evaluation (Table 1).

“You couldn’t leave that conference without saying, maybe we should follow the science. It looks pretty good. You just couldn’t walk away and say, well, those things (EPDs) don’t work,” Field said. “… We can change tomorrow through using the tools that we can harness in the way of genetic evaluation. And back to Alvin Sanders’ words, ‘The Herefords of today are what they are by reason only of the skill or lack of skill of those who have received as

That quest for Hereford excellence is driven by the capacity to create an appealing version of the future.

— Tom Field

Table 1: Hereford Progress Across Three Generations

It’s the beautiful thing about breeding cattle. We get to leave a mark on the world. Sometimes we get it right, sometimes we miss, but we get a chance to leave a mark, a legacy. And that’s important. It matters.

— Tom Field

an inheritance from the generations gone before.’

“And that’s our stewardship, to take what has been given to us from the breeders of the past and to do something good with that.”

“…

You choose Field believes choosing the way forward in both business and life has to do with deciding to play a finite game or an infinite one.

“In the finite game, we think in quarters, or if you’re a hockey fan, in periods; if you’re a baseball fan, in innings. There are known players; we know who they are. The rules are set. There’s a definite ending of the game. The goal is to win. And the question, really, that drives us in the finite game is what’s best for me?” Field explained. “Then there’s the infinite game. We think in generations. There are known and unknown players. The rules are in flux. There’s no endpoint, there’s no end to the game. The goal is to stay in the game. And what drives us is what’s best for others. We get to pick.

“As a family ranch, I had a period of time trying to play the finite game, and we made a lot

of mistakes. When we got our minds back to playing the infinite game, we got better, our cattle got better, our family got better, we changed our mindset. And I think Hereford excellence, that quest for Hereford excellence, is driven by the capacity to create an appealing version of the future.”

Fittingly, Field left the Forum audience with these insights from Alvin Sanders:

“But, after all, the most appealing note developed by this narrative is that which records the courage and the bravery of the Hereford wherever there has been peril to be faced on cattle ranges.

“Throughout all the world, wherever, in order to improve upon a native stock, there has been a forlorn hope to be led – whether or not on the ice-bound banks of the Saskatchewan, in the desolation of dusty desert, under equatorial sun, in Australian bush or upon African veld – there has the lion-hearted Hereford practically walked alone.

“Over-lord of the grazing world! Pathfinder of the sands and snow! Filler of feedlots and generous provider of beef! From the grassroots of the plains and prairie that have known the touch of thy hardy hoof more gold has sprung that has ever yet been wrested from all the rocks and rivers of thy vast western kingdom.”

...Hereford’s Quest for Excellence continued from page 29

All of us who are stockman are tied together by a very common thread. It matters not where we live. It matters who we are and what drives us,” explained Tom Field during the AHA Educational Forum.

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ROCK SOLID

Current Hereford research builds upon intentionally sturdy foundation.

by Wes Ishmael

“It is often believed today that successful breeders have some mysterious method of which others are ignorant. Instead, the principles of the successful breeder have been exceedingly simple. The difficulty lies not so much in knowing the principles as in applying them,” according to Sewell Wright, a livestock geneticist in 1920.

Tom Field, the Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, shared Wright’s quote and the context for it during the opening session of the American Hereford Association (AHA) Educational Forum, held in conjunction with the 19th World Hereford Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Field set the stage for sharing current AHA research results, advancements in genetic prediction and more.

AHA members have always valued objective, collaborative research as essential requirements for breed improvement. Insights shared during the Forum helped participants connect current and previous Hereford research and how each step in the deliberate journey paved the way to current possibilities.

For instance, Mark Enns, the John E. Rouse Chair in animal breeding at Colorado State University (CSU) shared details about the school’s collaborative research project with AgNext and the AHA. It’s designed to estimate in-breed heritabilities and evaluate genetic and phenotypic correlations among three environmental sustainability traits — dry matter intake, methane emission rate and blood urea nitrogen — and growth and carcass traits.

Based on results so far, Enns explains, “There are genetic differences within the AHA population for both methane emissions and blood urea

nitrogen concentration. If selection pressure is applied, we will see genetic change in those traits.”

Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operations officer and director of breed improvement, also shared plans for ongoing research aimed at better understanding bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF) in late-day feedlot cattle and how Hereford genetics reduce the risk.

All of this represents the leading edge of exploring necessary new frontiers, but Bedwell reminded the Educational Forum that it is possible because of the thoughtful, deliberate way AHA leadership has addressed the need for the continuous collection of accurate phenotypic data over time, as well as genotypic data these days.

The AHA was an early adopter of whole-herd reporting, for example. It remains one of only two breeds in the U.S. which requires whole-herd reporting for data to be included in the breed’s genetic evaluation.

The mainstay NRSP test herd at Olsen

inception in 1999. Those sires influence 7% of the more than 2 million AHA performance pedigrees.

Hereford is the only breed in the U.S. with a genetic proving program — the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) — designed to compare the genetic merit of young Hereford sires in real-world, commercial beef cattle production.

“The National Reference Sire Program is simply unrivaled in the data collected and the resource it provides as a major breed improvement tool,” Bedwell says.

Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb.,

Mark Enns, CSU, described current AHA research efforts to evaluate they heritability of sustainability traits and their genetic correlations to growth and carcass traits.

CONTINUOUS GAIN

Innovation fuels gains in selection accuracy.

by Wes Ishmael

If you were born after 1985 or so, it might be difficult to fathom a beef cattle seedstock industry without expected progeny difference (EPDs) to inform selection decisions. Even if you were alive during genetic evaluation’s nascent U.S. history in the late 1960s and early 1970s it can be easy to take for granted how far and fast the journey has been.

Dorian Garrick, Theta Solutions LLC co-founder and The Helical Co. Ltd. consultant, provided an insightful history lesson that set the stage for research presented at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Educational Forum.

With an extravagantly short stroke of the brush, Dorian explained the evolution of selective livestock breeding from its roots commonly attributed to Robert Bakewell in 1725 to the current day, from the role of breed organizations to maintain animal pedigrees and record performance data, to the calculation of estimated breeding values and modern-day EPDs enhanced by genomic information.

Exponential improvement

Dan Garrick (Dorian’s son), Theta Solutions LLC managing partner and The Helical Co. Ltd. co-founder, described how all of that led to the accuracy and selection power of the Pan American Cattle Evaluation (PACE), which provides genetic evaluation for the AHA.

Broadly speaking, prediction accuracy increases when more valid data contributes to the calculation. Along with the U.S., PACE includes Argentina, Canada and Uruguay. As of October 2025, PACE included 4 million pedigrees and 253,000 genotypes. Of those, U.S. data accounts for 2.8 million

Source: Theta Solutions

pedigrees and just more than 227,000 genotypes. This added data has provided U.S. producers with increasingly accurate genetic predictions since PACE relaunched in 2019.

Incidentally, Australia and New Zealand are thinking about joining PACE. If they do, the number of pedigree records increases by 49.2% and the number of genotypes by 33.4%.

Increased prediction accuracy over time also comes with improvements to the single-step marker effects model utilizing Biometric Open Language Tools (BOLT), according to Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operations officer and director of breed improvement. Recent model updates were incorporated into the genetic evaluation, beginning in the fall of 2025.

“What we’re trying to do anytime we introduce these updates is really around improving that prediction accuracy,” Dan says. “We want to make sure that we are validating what we’re doing so that we can say with confidence that the EPDs we are going to produce after these

updates are more accurate than the ones prior to that.”

Rank correlation between current and proposed models is key. Correlation measures alignment between old and new predictions. Values closer to 1.0 indicate strong agreement. Rank correlations between the previous and new model range from 0.93 to 0.99 with most above 0.95.

Improvement in carcass trait predictions were notably higher with model improvements that were able to account for more phenotypic and genomic data (see Table).

“These are more reliable EPDs with improved production accuracy across the traits; there’s reduced uncertainty,” Dan says. “These are a tool in your toolbox, and what’s important to you is that you have a breeding objective. It’s about how you can make use of this information if you choose to generate breeding decisions that are right for you.”

MATERNAL HETEROSIS HANDS DOWN

Ongoing research underscores the Hereford advantage.

by Wes Ishmael

Crossbreeding and Hereford cattle have gone together ever since the breed first came to the U.S. in 1817 to improve the nation’s native cattle herd.

Specific benefits from direct and maternal heterosis are well documented, too, with much of the seminal research conducted at the Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) in the 1960s.

What continues to evolve, however, is quantifying the magnitude of advantages associated with utilizing Hereford genetics in strategic, complementary crossbreeding. That’s the goal of the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) ongoing multiyear collaborative research with the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign (UIUC).

I’m not looking for the cow that wins in one year. I’m looking for the cow that wins over her lifetime and stays in the herd, stays in production, because she has some built-in fertility, some resilience, which leads to longevity.

— Dan Shike

More specifically, Dan Shike, interim head of the UIUC department of animal sciences explains, “The objective is to characterize the performance of Hereford genetics in a commercial Angus operation that retains replacements and finishes out all steer progeny.”

Results from the project thus far serve as a literal textbook example of the production and economic power yielded by maternal heterosis. Hereford-sired females, compared to those bred to Angus bulls, were more moderate in size, consumed less feed, weaned more calves, bred back more efficiently and had increased longevity.

For context, the study began with 600 commercial Angus cows. Half were bred to six different Hereford bulls; the other half to Angus bulls.

All bulls used represented the top 15% of each breed for it maternal and terminal indexes. This is a fallcalving herd.

Although the results are expected, the differences (Table 1) underscore the significant advantages enabled by Hereford genetics and maternal heterosis.

Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operations officer and director of breed improvement, pointed out during the Forum that Hereford provide additional heterosis due to the fact they are the least related of the Bos Taurus breeds, as documented by MARC.

Winning for the long haul

“I’m not looking for the cow that wins in one year. I’m looking for the cow that wins over her lifetime and stays in the herd, stays in production, because she has some built-in fertility, some resilience, which leads to longevity,” Shike says.

Table 1: Implications of Longevity

Dan Shike shared results from the multi-year research project at the University of Illinois, which describes the benefits of heterosis and Hereford’s value in crossbreeding systems.

Table 2: 2-year-old Females

Source: University of Illinois

Although the advantages of maternal heterosis are noteworthy each year of reproduction, Shike notes how brightly they shine for the 2-year-olds with a heifer at side (Table 2), which breed back on time for the next calf. As cattle producers have long-known, that’s when so many expensive replacement females are lost, unable to breed back with their second calf at one of the most stressful developmental periods of their lives.

Considering the 14% advantage in first-calf weaning rate of the Herefordsired females at 2 years of age, Shike explains, “In a 100-head cow herd, that’s 14 more calves. If you put a $2,000 price tag on each weaned calf, that’s $28,000. That’s $280 more per cow. That’s a lot of dollars.”

That’s before considering that Hereford-sired females needed fewer groceries. Pricing hay at $150 per ton, the advantage equates to about $90 less feed cost per cow per year, according to the data.

Shike added context by pointing out, “Seventy percent of the feed resources in the beef industry go to the cow herd, and 70% of that feed that goes to the cow herd goes to her maintenance. Multiply those two numbers. It’s 0.49. I’m going to round that to 50%. Half of the feed in the beef industry goes to just maintaining the cow, and I haven’t produced anything.”

Bottom line, Shike explained, “They wean more calves, and more of them breed back. That’s Hereford genetics, that’s maternal heterosis.”

Perhaps unsurprising, given the Angus breed’s relentless pursuit of pounds and marbling, the Angussired steers in the project resulted in heavier carcasses and graded higher on average. For instance, based on a subset, the Hereford-sired hot carcass weight was 876 pounds, compared to 901 pounds for Angus-sired steers. Marbling score for Hereford-sired steers averaged 479 versus 557 for the Angus-sired steers. Ribeye area was the same for both groups at 14.1 square inches.

Bedwell cautions the data is also influenced by the unique management system employed at the university

of Illinois. Calves are weaned at about 90 days of age and moved to a backgrounding facility.

Think about the reproductive efficiency in the Hereford-sired heifers and cows versus heavier weights in the Angus-sired ones. Greg Thoma, AgNext director for agricultural modeling and lifecycle assessment, used the data to conduct a lifecycle assessment for a 1,000-head operation over 10 years. Generally speaking, the model considered a 1,000-cow commercial Angus herd using Hereford bulls and retaining its own replacement heifers or using Angus bulls and retaining its own replacement heifers.

More weaned calves over time yielded 45,728 more pounds of steers and open heifers to sell in the herd utilizing Hereford bulls.

“The feedlot side of the business pays the bills, but the female side keeps us in the business,” Shike says.

Based on preliminary AgNext results, carbon intensity was also 8% less in the modeled herd employing Hereford bulls.

“Achieving the performance metrics documented for the Hereford breed in this trial by any means –genetic or management — shows clear benefits,” Thoma says.

Shane Bedwell (left), AHA chief operations officer and director of breed improvement, provided background on previous AHA research characterizing Hereford and maternal heterosis advantages, which paved the way to current research.

HEREFORDS IN

Htheir World Hereford Conference with visits to leading seedstock operations across Montana, while also enjoying the state’s breathtaking wide-open spaces and skies. Home to plenty of Hereford history, Montana is regarded as the

Tour attendees visit NJW Polled Herefords, Decker, Mont.

At Storey Hereford Ranch, Bozeman, Mont., vistors viewed herd bulls on display, like C SHR 2111 Tohono 4130.

Mark Cooper, Cooper Herefords, visits with international attendees Deann and Peter Sykes, Mawarra Genetics, Australia.

HEREFORDS IN BIG SKY COUNTRY

Participants view cattle on display at Cooper Herefords, Willow Creek, Mont.

Attendees enjoy pitchfork fondue to end the night at L Bar W Cattle Co.

A wagon ride to end the day at L Bar W Cattle Co., Absarokee, Mont.

Dale Venhuizen, Churchill Cattle Co., greets attendees.

TransOva Genetics demonstrates an oocyte aspiration at Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont.

Denise Loyning, L Bar W Cattle Co., visits with tour attendee Bruce Everhart, Waldron, Ind.

Jan Ward, NJW Polled Herefords, shares about their operation with the group.

Hereford cattle at the NILE, Billings, Mont., during the Big Sky tour.

Dave Holden, Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont., visits with attendees.

WELCOMING THE WORLD

The American Hereford Association (AHA) welcomed more than 400 Hereford enthusiasts from 20 countries to its headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 22, during the Welcome Beef Festival, which kicked off the 19th World Hereford Conference.

Guests sampled everything from Certified Hereford Beef® to branded Hereford whiskey as they renewed old friendships and made new ones. Attendees enjoyed viewing more than 140 pieces of artwork and breed history on display in the AHA office. This included original paintings, photos, bound issues of Hereford publications and a museum dedicated to the breed.

From portraits of breed-changing sires to bronze sculptures created by French artists, the AHA art

collection celebrates the global influence of the Hereford breed. Yet, the museum proudly pays homage to the American Hereford, from its roots in the American West to the breed’s relentless commitment to improve efficiency in the beef industry, which hailed it into the modern age as a sustainability leader. Each unique piece tells the story of Hereford cattle in America, their contribution to the U.S. beef industry and the countless cattlemen and women who have believed in and improved the breed over the decades. Visitors could walk among the hallowed halls and better understand the breed’s journey from Herefordshire, England, to an essential part of the American cow herd.

Of course, the breed and Kansas City also share a long, intertwined

history. In fact, the bald-faced breed played an important role in the development of some of Kansas City’s most treasured events and notable landmarks.

In 1870, railroad executives fenced off five acres along the Kansas River’s West Bottoms to build the Kansas City Stockyards — once home to the second largest meat packing industry in the country, just behind Chicago. The Stockyards served as the perfect place for the National Hereford Show to literally pitch its tent in 1899. Credited as being the first national purebred livestock show, it was estimated that 55,000 people attended that inaugural event, which soon outgrew its humble beginnings. Today, you can still attend a National Hereford Show, which takes place on the West Bottoms ground that

once held the Stockyards — the American Royal.

Shortly before the inaugural National Hereford Show, the breed’s second secretary, Charles Gudgell, kept the records for the American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association (later named the AHA) in the office of his Independence, Mo., home, according to KChistory.org. After the breed outgrew his home office, the Association became the first breed registry to establish a permanent headquarters when they set up shop in 300 West 11th Street, Kansas City, Mo., in 1920. This served as the Association office until 1953, when U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower dedicated the second Hereford headquarters at 715 Hereford Drive, Kansas City, Mo.

Welcome Beef Festival

The Hereford Drive location was home to a beloved Kansas City landmark, BOB — or “Bull on a Building.” The 5,500-pound likeness to a Hereford sire stood over 11 feet tall, 19 feet long and four feet wide from the tip of one horn to another. Originally, BOB was perched on a 90-foot pylon outside of the Association’s second headquarters. Sometime after the AHA downsized its headquarters to 1501 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, Mo., in 1986, the iconic bull was placed into storage. BOB was retrieved a few short years later after several journalists, concerned citizens and Hereford enthusiasts bemoaned his absence. In 2002, the AHA, MC Real Estate Services and KC Parks and Recreation

agreed to move the bull to Mulkey Square in West Terrace Park, perched on a new pylon overlooking I-35, according to KCparks.org

The AHA headquarters was on Wyandotte Street from 1986 until 2018, when it moved once again following the sale of the Wyandotte Street location to make way for the Loews Kansas City Hotel.

Today, the AHA is housed in a building with historic significance of its own. It was constructed in 1971 for Trans World Airlines. The stark Miesian Modernism design — from its terrazzo floors and crisscross escalators to its dramatic atrium lit by large skylights — served as an apt venue for this historic Hereford event.

The AHA welcomed 435 World Hereford Conference attendees from 20 countries to its headquarters for the Welcome Beef Festival.

Attendees were treated to the Association’s more than 140 pieces of artwork and historic pieces as part of the Association’s original art collection and breed history museum.

The Welcome Beef Festival offered time to eat, drink and mingle with Hereford breeders from around the globe, who enjoyed drinks and spirits crafted in Kansas City alongside wine and whiskey created to pay homage to the bald-faced breed.

SANDHILLS SIGHTS AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

The Sandhills Sights and Mountain Views tour provided World Hereford Conference participants a glimpse of Western cowboy culture, unique American Hereford Association (AHA) research, historic Hereford herds and the distinct, diverse and wide-open spaces that make up Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. Visitors saw Hoffman Ranch’s

multigeneration Hereford operation, the Buzanowski family’s Snowshoe Cattle Co., Van Newkirk Herefords’ more than 100 years of ranching legacy, the home of the AHA’s National Reference Sire Program — Olsen Ranches and three-generations of Hereford progress at Coyote Ridge Ranch. They also visited the Colorado State University (CSU) Spur facility at the National

Western Stock Show complex, where they heard about CSU’s research exploring genetic differences related to beef’s carbon footprint. From historic cowtowns flanked by the snow-capped Rocky Mountains to history-making industry research, this tour offered a deep dive into America’s cattle industry — past and present.

Attendees had the opportunity to see the new CSU Spur facility, which is part of the National Western Stock Show complex.

Snowshoe Cattle Co., Arthur, Neb., drove cattle on horseback for attendees to see their genetics.

Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., had the driveway lined with American flags.

Hampton and Jane Evans Cornelius, Coyote Ridge Ranch, share about their operation.

SANDHILLs SIGHTS and MOUNTAIN VIEWS

A final stop for the day at Haythorn Land and Cattle Co. for a steak dinner.

Attendees take a drive through the pasture at Coyote Ridge Ranch, LaSalle, Colo.

Sam Cunningham, CSU, shared information about the Spur facility at the National Western Stock Show complex.

Art Olsen, Olsen Ranches, visits with Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn.

Visitors at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb., saw the National Reference Sire Program in action.

Joe Van NewKirk, Van Newkirk Herefords, welcomes guests to the ranch in OshKosh, Neb.

Attendees took in the sale at Hoffman Ranch.

Snowshoe Cattle Co., Arthur, Neb., driving cattle for viewing by domestic and international guests.

Denny Hoffman, Hoffman Ranch, greets attendees on the bus prior to watching the sale at the ranch in Thedford, Neb.

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FELLOWSHIP AND FUN

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, has seen its fair share of celebrations and parties — from Super Bowl champion banner drops to AFC championship games.

In 2020, while celebrating a trip to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years after a comeback win against the Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs tight end and eventual Super Bowl LIV champion, Travis Kelce, famously yelled these Beastie Boys song lyrics: “You gotta fight for your right to party.”

Hereford breeders from around the world have certainly earned their right to party.

World Hereford Conference attendees celebrated their wins and a week well-spent in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 24, with the Global Celebratory Gala — a night for food, fellowship and fun. They donned their boots, hats and best cocktail attire, and were greeted at Arrowhead by Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders. Kansas City Chief mascot, K.C. Wolf, also made an appearance — working the 600-person crowd as well as any seasoned field staff.

From the dance floor and live band to the Certified Hereford Beef® steaks sponsored by National Beef; fun was had by all. Several open suites overlooking the field were a special highlight.

To cap off the night, one of the AHA’s field representatives, Corbin Cowles, auctioned off five bottles of commemorative Stone Breaker whiskey, bottled in Kansas City, just for the World Hereford Conference, and a football signed by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, Nick Bolton. In total, the items raised $13,600 for the Hereford Research Foundation.

It was a night for celebration and camaraderie — a gathering of the hard-working cattlemen and women who work day-in and day-out to make the Hereford breed an industry leader.

Chris Stephens, Wesson, Miss., and Cricket Collins, Frederick, Okla., get the party started on the

The Global Celebratory Gala was a time for fun and fellowship.

K.C. Wolf brought the energy and enthusiasm to the Global Celebratory Gala.

Austin Brandt, AHA central region field representative, shakes Shelly Delaney’s hand after Delaney Herefords purchased a bottle of commemorative whiskey.

SOUTHBOUND TO COWTOWN

and D&H Cattle Co., the home to some of America’s rankest bucking stock. The Southbound to Cowtown tour provided an extraordinary view of cattle country, American agriculture and Hereford history, while rubbing elbows with the people pushing the breed forward.

Viewing cattle at Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.

Attendees watch a live sale at the Oklahoma National Stockyards.

Attendees walk the catwalk at the Oklahoma National Stockyards.

Dave Allan, Bar A Cattle Co., visits with tour attendees about their three businesses.

Bar A Cattle Co., Nocona, Texas, hosted a chuckwagon steak dinner to end the day on the Southbound tour.

Jirl Buck, Buck Cattle Co., welcomes tour guests.

Attendees viewing bulls on display at GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

H.D. Page, D&H Cattle, gave attendees a lesson on rodeo and bucking bulls.

Tanel Bulitko, Estonia, visiting Express Ranches’ Clydesdale facility in Yukon, Okla.

Doug Branch, Buford Ranches, visits with the group about the cattle he displayed at Express Ranches.

Attendees watch bucking bulls in action.

BREEDERS

AL BONEBRAKE

Springfield, MO 417-849-1324

JAMES HENDERSON Herdsman 417-588-4572

jameswhend@gmail.com www.bonebrakehereford.com

Tony Ward 35000 E. McQuerry Rd. Oak Grove,

21658 Quarry Ln. Barnett, MO 65011 Alan Mead 573-216-0210 meadangus@yahoo.com

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Bradshaw Ranch

Riley Bradshaw 12180 272nd St. La Belle, MO 63447

217-491-6096

rileybradshaw23@gmail.com

Gary and Frances Duvall 1082 Hwy. 97 Lockwood, MO 65682

417-232-4817

417-827-2163 cell duvallherefords@keinet.net

Herdsman: Miguel Cifuentes 417-793-5082

Monty & Georgia Williamson (417) 247-0782

975 Stillhouse Road Mountain View, MO 65548 wphranch@gmail.com wphranch.com

Jeff and Stephanie Rawie

Aaron and Kylie Noble 11768 W. Farm Rd. 34 Walnut Grove, MO 65770 417-209-5538 jeffrawie24@yahoo.com

Rick and Laurie Steinbeck 2322 Drake School Rd. Hermann, MO 65041 573-237-2668 573-680-0954 cell steinbeckredcows@gmail.com

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Rusty and Marijane Miller 20500 Sioux Dr. Lebanon, MO 65536

Rusty, cell 317-840-7811

Marijane, cell 317-341-3846

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COMPETITION ACROSS CONTINENTS

Young cattle producers from around the globe stepped out of their comfort zones and onto the world stage at the second international Young Breeders Competition (YBC), Oct. 19-25, held in conjunction with the World Hereford Conference (WHC). Many visited the U.S. for the first time. All fostered lifetime connections as they pitted their industry knowledge and skills against other top young cattlemen and cattlewomen.

“This was not an ordinary contest. It was thought provoking, challenging and very real world. I am so proud of how all of the teams stepped up and came together to compete in this historic event,” says Amy Cowan, American Hereford Association (AHA) director of youth activities and foundation. “I am even more proud of

Getting to learn how people from other countries do things and what cattle work in their operations was certainly eye opening.

— JW Cox, Team USA — Red

development and marketing.

Competition was open to young Hereford producers, ages 18–26, selected by their respective countries. The 11 teams represented seven countries, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom each fielded two teams, as did the U.S. with Team USA — Blue and Team USA — Red.

“Getting to learn how people from other countries do things and what cattle work in their operations was

in Manhattan, Kan. Besides taking advantage of the school’s worldrenowned animal science department and instructors, the competition also provided an opportunity to showcase the nation’s unique land grant university system.

“K-State’s land grant mission and state-of-the-art facilities provided the perfect classrooms,” Cowan explains. “We wanted to give these young leaders a real-world look at how science, education and livestock management come together.”

The National Junior Hereford

Contestants in the Young Breeders Competition showcased their showmanship skills at the American Royal.

Scott City, Kan., and then evaluate the steers’ carcasses in the K-State meat lab.

“In terms of an international outlook, I don’t think it matters if you’re from Australia, Canada or the United States. We use this trade and this facility of agriculture to build our youth, teach them responsibility and make them better cattlemen because of it,” says Cory Thomsen, Madison, S.D., a member of the YBC team fitting and showmanship judging panel.

Communication practicums were also a key part of the of YBC. These focused on animal health, nutrition and genetics.

Competitors demonstrated their knowledge in these areas, and their communication skills as a team, as they made presentations to conference partners like Merck Animal Health® and VitaFerm®.

The competition’s first phase unfolded at K-State’s new Bilbrey Family Event Center. From there,

The YBC concluded in Kansas City with a team fitting and showmanship contest at the American Royal Oct. 25, sponsored by Sullivan Supply and the American Royal. Teams competed for more than 6,000 points across individual and team contests. Awards included vinyl

“We are becoming a global industry and a global breed. Beyond who wins and loses, we are in this together,” says K-State’s Chris Mullinix, an asset to YBC. “We are making these cattle better and making the young people better in the process.”

Investing in Global Leadership

The American Hereford Association, National Junior Hereford Association and Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) continue to work together to build a pipeline of industry leaders. The Young Breeders Competition and Team USA, in particular, are part of that mission. HYFA was vital to funding Team USA, along with the entire competition. Thanks to the newly established Cottonwood Springs Farm Global Education and Leadership Endowment and the long-standing OXO World Traveler Scholarship Fund.

The Young Breeders Competition was proudly sponsored by Merck Animal Health®, VitaFerm®, Sullivan Supply, the Kansas Department of Agriculture and American Royal.

To learn more about the competition and the different modules the teams competed in, visit WorldHerefordConference.com/YBC. The United Kingdom will be hosting the next competition in 2028 along with the World Hereford Conference.

Competitors, team advisors and guests gather at K-State’s Bilbrey Family Event Center.

Celebration rang out during the YBC awards ceremony as each champion team was

Team USA — Blue in action during the communications challenge.

Reserve champion showman Ralston Braden, Team USA — Red, congratulates grand champion showman Dylan Kottkamp, Team USA — Red.

Grand champion in the team fitting contest, Team Australia, works on perfecting their presentation.

YBC CHAMPIONS

Teams

Team Australia: Lochie McLauchlan, Glenormiston North, VIC; Emily Taylor, Quipolly, NSW; Tabby Cross, Indigo Valley, VIC; and William van Gend, O’Connell, NSW

Team Canada — National Selects: Levi Rimke, Oak Lake, Manitoba; Emma Lees, Arcola, Saskatchewan; Codee Kopelchuk, Canora, Saskatchewan; and Daniel Schuepbach, Claresholm, Alberta

Team Canada — Red Coats: Matthew Trefiak, Edgerton, Alberta; Megan Nicholas, Milestone, Saskatchewan; Emma Cross, Camrose County, Alberta; and Brandon Fraser, Rocky View County, Alberta

Team Denmark — The Danish Vikings: Sofie Brydsø, Varde, Vestjylland; Maria Jensen, Horsens, Midtjylland; and Peter Olesen, Allingaabro, Djursland

Team Ireland — Green: Jack Larkin, Tullamore, Co. Offaly; Colin Burke, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath; Catherine Smyth, Navan, Co. Meath; and Patrick Farrell, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Team Ireland — White: Sarah Murray, Moate, Co. Westmeath; John O’Dwyer, Nenagh, Co. Tipperay; Sarah Armstrong, Arva, Co. Cavan; and Mark Hyland, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim

Team New Zealand: Joel Steele, Taranaki; Georgia Moody, Manawatu; Niamh Barnett, Southland; and Ella McWilliam, Gisborne

Team UK — Beef and Beyond: Sean Mitchell, Carlisle, Cumbria; Lottie Hill, Evercreech, Somersetand; Isla Soutter, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire; and Matthew Fearon, Keswick, Cumbria

Team UK — Hereford Cattle Society: Ethan Brook, Mynach, Hengoed; Iona Smith, Turnberry, Ayshire; Cara Doggett, Hildale, Carlisle; and William Awan, Bath, Somerset

Team USA — Blue: Trevor Johnson, Centerville, S.D.; Logan Topp, Grace City, N.D.; Blake Bruns, North Platte, Neb.; and Jacob Johnson, Ruth, Miss.

Team USA — Red: JW Cox, Flemingsburg, Ky.; Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind.; Ralston Braden, Kearney, Neb.; and Tar Tut, Bells, Texas

Grand Champion Team:

Team USA — Blue Reserve Grand Champion Team: Team USA — Red

Grand Champion Individual: Jacob Johnson, Team USA — Blue Reserve Grand Champion Individual: Dylan Kottkamp, Team USA — Red

Meat Animal Evaluation Contest

Champion Team: Team USA — Blue Reserve Champion Team: Team Canada — National Selects Champion Individual: Logan Topp, Team USA — Blue Reserve Champion Individual: Emily Taylor, Team Australia

Livestock Judging and Reasons Contest

Champion Team: Team USA — Red Reserve Champion Team: Team USA — Blue Champion Individual: Jacob Johnson, Team USA — Blue Reserve Champion Individual: Tar Tut, Team USA — Red

Industry Practicums Series

Champion Team: Team USA — Red Reserve Champion Team: Team USA — Blue

Communications Challenge

Champion Team: Team USA — Red Reserve Champion Team: Team USA — Blue

Team Fitting Contest

Champion Team: Team Australia Reserve Champion Team: Team Canada — National Selects Showmanship Contest Champion: Dylan Kottkamp, Team USA — Red Reserve Champion: Ralston Braden, Team USA — Red

Team USA — Blue, grand champion overall team.

Team USA — Red, reserve grand champion overall team.

Team Australia, champion in team fitting.

Team Canada — National Selects, reserve champion team in meat animal evaluation and team fitting.

SNEDDEN TO LEAD AHA BOARD

Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif., took the helm as president of the American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors Oct. 25, in Kansas City, Mo., during the 2025 World Hereford Conference and AHA Annual Meeting. Austin will serve a one-year term leading the 12-person Board, which governs and provides strategic direction for the Association. The AHA boasts more than 7,500 adult and junior members from across the U.S.

Austin is a fulltime, fifth-generation rancher in central California, where his family has been raising cattle in the same county for more than 150 years. Snedden Ranch was founded in 1867 by Anna and Samuel Snedden and has been passed down through the generations. It continues as a family business with family members of all ages working in every aspect of the operation.

Austin grew up on the ranch in southwest Kern County, California. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2005 with a degree in business administration. Austin and his wife, Sarah, met in college and married in 2004. They have four children: Ryah, Rainey, Sonora and Ezra. Austin and Sarah partner with his parents, Richard and Susie, to operate the ranch.

Snedden Ranch consists of 350-400 commercial cows, 120 Hereford cows and 40 Red Angus cows. The Snedden family raises bulls for their commercial herd and their annual production sale, held on the second Saturday of October each year. In addition to the cow herd and hosting a production sale, Snedden Ranch markets a select group of commercial replacement females annually. Their steer calves are merchandised at weaning or yearling age and sold off the ranch through auctions and video markets.

Snedden Ranch has raised primarily Hereford cattle for more than 100 years and registered its first cattle with the AHA more than 50 years ago in 1972. The ranch received Gold Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status from the AHA in 2022 and was also honored as a 50-year Golden Breeder that year. Austin and Sarah served as advisors for the California/ Nevada Junior Hereford Association in 2017 and 2018.

Austin has been involved with the Kern County Cattlemen’s Association for many years and served as president from 2014 to 2015. He was appointed to serve on the Trump Administration’s Rural and Agriculture Advisory Committee. Austin served as a delegate for the California Republican Party from 2021 to 2022 and is a contributing columnist to the Valley Ag Voice, a regional agricultural publication.

Additionally, Austin was recognized as the Kern County Cattleman of the Year in 2020, and Snedden Ranch was recognized in 2013 as California’s 18th Senatorial District’s Small Business of the Year.

Sullivan to serve as vice president

Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark., was elected vice president by the AHA Board. 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.

Scott graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. A large part of his education occurred on the ranch, learning from his father and grandfather. Scott and his wife do not have children of their own but are active with their local 4-H and FFA chapters. Scott 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 kids purchase a heifer. Scott has a buyback program in the fall where he purchases and backgrounds approximately 500 calves from his bull customers.

Scott’s goal is to offer his customers worry-free calving, while providing genetics that create profit opportunities from pasture to plate. Scott and Sherry work to find replacement heifers and AI bulls to continually improve their herd’s genetics.

Scott is a fourth-generation farmer who has been involved with the Hereford breed his entire life. He served on the board of directors of the Magnolia Hereford Association from 2008-2022 and 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. Scott also served on his local church board and was a council chairman.

Before returning to the family ranch, Scott worked for the 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. Scott 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. Scott received the ACA Lifetime Service Award in 2018.

Triple S Ranch earned recognition in 2022 as an AHA Platinum Whole Herd TPR Breeder. From 2003-2009, Scott served as an Arkansas State Representative. During his term, he served as speaker pro-tempore. He also was the chair of the legislative council.

OBreeding, Miami, Texas, and Directors, Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio; and Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo., completed their terms on the American Hereford Association (AHA) Board.

During the AHA membership meeting, delegates elected three new directors to serve four-year terms on the 12-person Board: Bryan Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C.; Joe Ellis, Chrisman, Ill.; and Joe Dan Ledbetter, Wheeler, Texas.

“Today’s growing demand for Hereford genetics is the result of breeders’ dedicated commitment to genetic improvement with the needs of commercial producers in mind,” says Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “However, current breed opportunities are also the result of the selflessness and foresight of the men and women who have guided the AHA over time for the benefit of Association members. The new Board members, like those they join, have proven their dedication to the Hereford breed across decades.”

wife, Beth, operate Blinson Hereford Farm, a small seedstock operation split between Buies Creek, N.C., and Lenoir, N.C. Calving about 20 cows annually, the farm’s focus is selling a few select bulls each year, as well as offering females private treaty and through the North Carolina Hereford Association (NCHA) sale. They work hard to manage their pastures, improve soil health and breed cattle that can efficiently perform in their environment — practices that enable the Blinsons to provide more adapted and efficient seedstock to their customers.

Bryan and Beth live on the farm near Buies Creek, and his parents help manage the cattle on the farm in Lenoir. Breeding, marketing, pasture management and other decisions are a family effort. The couple’s daughters, Rossie and Mason, both served on the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board, and Beth served on the National Hereford

that support their family.

Bryan was named distinguished alumni by North Carolina State University (NCSU) and has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the university, in addition to graduating from the Forrest School of Auctioneering and Mendenhall Auction School. Having served as the executive director of the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association and Beef Council for 24 years, he finds his greatest educational opportunities working and advocating for farmers and ranchers.

He helped organize and served as president of the Feed the Dialogue Foundation (a multi-organization advocacy group). Bryan also served as secretary of the NCSU Agricultural Foundation for two decades, as well as serving on numerous NCSU advisory boards. He was named president of the Auctioneers Association of North Carolina and the Harnett Area Board of Realtors.

Pictured is the 2025-26 AHA Board of Directors. Back row (l to r): Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.; Joe Ellis, Chrisman, Ill.; Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.; Joe Dan Ledbetter, Wheeler, Texas; Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.; and Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark. Front row (l to r): Grant McKay, Marysville, Kan.; Bryan Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C.; Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.; Jim Williams, Kearney, Neb.; Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.; and Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. Not pictured: Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

From serving as chairman of the National Junior Polled Hereford Council to holding various leadership positions on the NCHA board and auctioneering the NCHA sale, Bryan has been involved in all levels of the Hereford industry.

Bryan hopes to serve producers large and small and use his experiences to unify all segments of the Hereford breed and make each breeder stronger.

Joe Ellis, Chrisman, Ill., operates Ellis Farms Beef Genetics, a three-generation family business, which raises row crops and cattle to support four family households. Hereford cattle have always been the operation’s primary focus. Today, the family runs 200 momma cows.

The Ellis family has raised registered Herefords for 143 years. The first registered stock was brought into the family operation as a wedding gift in 1883: two cows and the imported sire, Beekjay Hero.

The EFBeef program provides seedstock genetics to the commercial cow-calf producer and purebred sector. EFBeef genetics have been utilized on four continents and in nearly all 50 states. They strive to produce a low-cost female with high fertility, which will thrive on fescue grass pastures, while also making steers of the highest value that garner carcass weight, yield and quality grade incentives. The operation emphasizes producing a pound of beef more efficiently than prior generations through feed intake testing. EFBeef invests significant time and resources gathering genetic information each year. They’re committed to providing commercial cow-calf producers with additional data to help make decisions when marketing offspring sired by EFBeef bulls.

EFBeef is a two-time winner of the Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer Honor Roll of Excellence. Joe’s parents, Phil and Joyce, previous Directors of the AHA, were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. EFBeef

has been named the Illinois Hereford Breeder of the Year multiple times, along with being the winner of the Illinois Beef Seedstock Breeder of the Year and winning multiple grand championships at the national show in the ’70s and ’90s. EFBeef has received multiple honors and designations from the AHA and American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) for Sires of Distinction (SOD), Certified Hereford Beef® SOD, Gold Seal Sire and Gold Trophy Sire.

Joe has served on the AHA Board nominating committee and the committee for genetic evaluation updates. He was a member of the 2005 Young Cattlemen’s Conference and was active in the APHA youth program during the 1980s.

Joe is retired from a career in the material handling industry. He currently serves as treasurer and is past president of The Vermillion RISE, a 7,000-acre redevelopment of a former World War II Army base. He’s served on the County Area Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and is serving his 18th year as treasurer of the Hopewell Friends Meeting.

Joe and his wife, Lauri, have three daughters: Audrey, Hannah and Lauren.

Joe Dan Ledbetter owns and operates Ledbetter Cattle Co., Wheeler, Texas, a progressive herd consisting of around 50 cows — 35 Hereford females and 15 commercial recip. cows. As a

needle each year by producing bulls that perform with limited inputs while maintaining functionality, eye appeal, fleshing ability and style that will impress any cattleman and be problemfree. Ledbetter Cattle Co. markets these bulls through the Indian Mound Ranch Annual Production Sale each October.

When it comes to females, udders and disposition are at the top of the operation’s selection criteria, along with a mother cow that’s earned her keep. Some females are marketed as show heifers to local and regional customers; everything else is sent to wheat pasture. Once cattle return from wheat pasture, any that won’t be a Ledbetter replacement is bred to an Angus bull and marketed as a commercial bred heifer.

Ledbetter Cattle Co. is a family operation. Joe Dan and his wife, Hope, their sons and their wives, Ceaton and Erin, Grant and Lauren, and Grady and Lindley; two grandchildren, Knox and Tandi Jo; and daughter, Caton, all chip in on the ranch from time to time.

Joe Dan was born and raised in Wheeler. He attended West Texas A&M University and graduated with a degree in animal science in 1997. He has been a member of the Texas Hereford Association for 30 years, serving as director for more than 15 of them. He’s currently serving his second term on the executive committee. Joe Dan is a past member of the Texas Association of Sports Officials and was a high school football official for almost 20 years before retiring due to

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HEREFORD HALL OF FAME, MERIT

INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

Hall of Fame

Bill Breeding, Miami, Texas; Mark Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D.; and Art Olsen, Harrisburg, Neb., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame Oct. 25 during the 2025 World Hereford Conference and American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo.

The Hall of Fame honor recognizes Hereford breeders who have dynamically influenced the direction and advancement of the breed.

“Foundational Hereford breeders have long paved the way of the breed’s success in the United States,” says Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “Those inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame have positively impacted the Hereford breed through their courage and commitment to genetic improvement, in service to commercial and seedstock producers.”

Bill Breeding

Bill Breeding got his start in the Hereford breed at a young age. He began raising Hereford cattle in 1957 when he and his father, Earl,

majors — winning champion steer at the San Antonio Livestock Show and the State Fair of Texas. Today, he owns B&C Cattle Co. in Miami, Texas, where three generations of Breedings produce and promote Hereford cattle at the top of every segment of the industry.

Bill attended Texas A&M University. There, he joined the Corps of Cadets, while he earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science and his doctor of veterinary medicine degree. After graduating in 1964, Bill joined the Army and was stationed in New York City, working as a meat inspector, where he met and married Edie McFadden Breeding in August 1965.

Shortly after, the couple returned to Miami, where Bill began practicing veterinary medicine and continued to grow B&C Cattle Co. After many years of being the only vet in Roberts County, Texas, he closed his clinic to focus solely on the Hereford breed and his herd. During this time, the couple also had

techniques at the time. While expanding B&C Cattle, he sought out the best genetics in the country. He was one of the first breeders to utilize Line 1 cattle in the ’70s, when he purchased HH Advanced C759 “Hatchet” and WCF L1 Domino 6313 “Clown” from Jimmy Fiddler in Stanford, Mont. These bulls went on to successfully produce many high-quality offspring, and both sires earned the Super Register of Merit award in 1977. Today, many members of the B&C cow herd go back to those genetics.

Bill has hung numerous grand champion banners.

Some of the operation’s most recent accomplishments include supreme champion Hereford at the 2018 National Western Stock Show (NWSS), champion female at the 2019 NWSS junior Hereford show, reserve horned bull at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress and reserve polled bull at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress.

In addition, the family consistently produces top-grading and top-selling bulls at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Houston Livestock Show’s all-breed range bull sales, showing the grand champion bull across all breeds more than 10 times. Outside the showring, Bill has been a long-time consignor to Texas Hereford sales and has worked tirelessly to get Hereford bulls working for commercial outfits across Texas.

Currently, Bill runs roughly 300 head of Hereford cattle alongside his son, Chad. B&C has been a strong influence in the Hereford breed, but Bill’s impact goes beyond the showring and range. A dear friend to many, he spent a lifetime raising Hereford cattle, serving as a testament to his love for and dedication to the breed.

Bill Breeding, Miami, Texas, was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (l to r): Chad Breeding, AHA president; Edie and Bill Breeding, Miami, Texas; and Jim Coley, AHA Director.

“Bill is one of the most knowledgeable and respected men the Hereford breed has ever known,” writes Bobby Singleton, livestock marketer, in his nomination letter. “He shares that knowledge to all that are smart enough to listen and has taught many life lessons to several generations of cattlemen over the years, including many of our elite breeders today. A spot in the Hereford Hall of Fame is the highest honor for our breed; a spot I feel is well deserved for Mr. Bill Breeding.”

Mark Frederickson

In 1950, Mark Frederickson’s father, Don, founded Frederickson Hereford Ranch in west central Minnesota. When Mark was a young 4-Her, he started his beef project with one heifer — by the time he finished high school his herd had grown to 10 head.

Mark graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1971, where he was a member of the livestock judging team. Upon graduation, Mark began expanding his cattle operation. He and his wife, Mary Kay, purchased land near Starbuck, Minn., in 1974 and moved their cattle there. This ranch’s rolling hills and grasslands were better suited for cattle.

Mark and Mary Kay’s new ranch was home to 40 purebred polled Hereford cows. Through hard work and determination, the couple grew their operation to around 100-125 purebred Hereford cows. While living on the ranch, Mark and Mary Kay raised two children, Nate and Sarah.

Board, where he helped initiate a youth open class beef show. Mark also helped found the Minnesota Beef Expo.

In addition to his diligent effort to improve the Minnesota beef industry, Mark was an active member of the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) and was on the committee that facilitated the polled and horned association merger and the creation of the AHA.

Mark has always been a staunch supporter of youth beef programs at all levels and through 4-H, FFA and the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA). Mark’s greatest contribution to youth programs has been his time, positive attitude and effort. His willingness to mentor young people is his contribution to the future.

Tryg, raise Herefords and own Foothills Veterinary Services in Sheridan, Wyo. The Frederickson family hosts an annual bull sale the first Saturday in December at the ranch near Spearfish.

Mark’s commitment to the Hereford breed is steadfast. His drive to improve the breed, along with the beef industry, speaks for itself. Perhaps most important is the innumerable number of breeders across the U.S. who’ve leaned on Mark’s leadership, mentorship and friendship.

During these early years, Mark immersed himself in Minnesota beef cattle leadership roles and activities. In the mid-1990s he worked on the merger of the Minnesota polled and horned Hereford associations. He also helped start the annual Minnesota Go-Pher the Purple Sale and was active in the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association. He volunteered to assist with educational workshops for cattle producers through the University of Minnesota. Mark served on the

Mark is a nationally recognized judge, evaluating the National Hereford Show along with several other national and regional shows.

In 2011, Mark and Mary Kay relocated from their Minnesota ranch to western South Dakota. They were able to purchase the land they now call home near Spearfish. The couple currently runs Frederickson Ranch with their son, Nate, his wife, Jayna, and their two sons, Teegan and Tiernan.

“Mark has a passion for this breed and good cattle. He has built a very reputable, highly valued herd through his well-thought-out breeding visions, performance testing, strict culling and honesty,” writes Jan Ward, NJW Polled Herefords, in her nomination letter. “I think for me though, Mark’s greatest attribute is his heartfelt mentoring to countless folks throughout the breed. He is the one we all call on for his level-headed, well-thought-out advice and the friend we all count on.”

Art Olsen

Owned and operated by Art and Douglas Olsen and their family, Olsen Ranches of Harrisburg, Neb., is a multi-generational seedstock and commercial cattle operation in western Nebraska. The Olsen family’s legacy in Banner County began in

Mark Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (l to r): Chad Breeding, AHA president; Mark and Mary Kay Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D.; and Jim Coley, AHA Director.

1885, and the ranch has remained in the family ever since — with Herefords serving as a steady presence through generations of change.

For more than six decades, Art has been the visionary behind Olsen Ranches, supporting innovation, technology and scientific research to improve the Hereford breed and beef cattle genetics. His forwardthinking, creativity and technology savviness paved the way for the next generations — including son, Douglas, and grandsons, Isaac, Luke and Gabe — to continue prioritizing industry innovating programs like the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP). The family’s push for science-backed solutions catapulted the Hereford breed ahead of the curve among other beef breeds.

In 1959, Art purchased 20 registered Hereford heifers from the Coulter Ranch. He and his wife, Sharon, grew their registered herd when they purchased 150 cows from the Bradbury Ranch in 1967. The couple sold registered cattle private treaty before hosting their first sale in Rawlins, Wyo., in 1972. They held sales through 1979, before once again marketing private treaty. During this time, the operation started collecting carcass data on ranch-raised calves, and Olsen Ranches received the first Register of Merit sire designation in Nebraska.

Olsen Ranches has always run commercial cattle. The operation has collected carcass data on all ranchraised calves from 1992 to today. In the early months of the Certified Hereford Beef® program, Olsen Ranches provided cattle for the brand. Olsen Ranches was also one of the first operations to ship age- and sourceverified beef to Japan after its borders reopened in 2005, thanks to their meticulous recordkeeping.

For more than two decades, Olsen Ranches has been the driving force behind one of the AHA’s most impactful breed improvement initiatives — the NRSP. The Olsens’ vision was instrumental

in launching the program. What began as a conversation about how to evaluate bulls in a commercial setting, the NRSP — industry-unique in size and scope — has enabled the Hereford breed to identify the genetic merit of young sires faster and more accurately, while also developing new selection tools and validating genomic data.

Since the program’s inception in 1999, Olsen Ranches has provided the foundation herd for the NRSP, building a datarich engine for genetic advancement that has shaped the direction of the Hereford breed. The Olsen cow herd serves as a powerful contemporary group structure used to evaluate young sires across a broad genetic landscape.

The Olsens’ commitment to the program has enabled the breed to move forward with confidence — verifying calving ease, growth, feed efficiency, carcass merit and, most recently, sustainability traits like methane emissions and nitrogen excretion. Their operation was the first in the country to measure greenhouse gas output as part of the AHA’s collaboration with Colorado

Olsen Ranches’ commitment to continuous improvement — not only for their herd, but for the entire breed — makes the operation truly extraordinary. With more than 300 NRSP-tested sires since 1999, their work has directly contributed to more than 7% of the breed’s two million performance pedigrees and countless advancements in genetic evaluation. The integrity of their random mating, consistent management and rigorous data reporting has created one of the most trusted sources of phenotypic data in the beef industry. Art demonstrates an unwavering dedication to the betterment of the breed. Under his leadership, Olsen Ranches has redefined what it means to be a breed improver.

“Art’s impact on the Hereford industry is profound and enduring,” writes Bryce Schumann, SchuLar Herefords, in his letter to the selection committee. “Through Olsen Ranches, he has created a legacy of excellence, innovation and community engagement. His contributions have not only advanced the quality of Hereford cattle but also fostered a spirit of collaboration and education

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Art Olsen, Harrisburg, Neb., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (l to r): Chad Breeding, AHA president; Sarah, Kevin and Beth Donnelly, St. Cloud, Minn.; Art, Douglas, Pamela and Isaac Olsen, Harrisburg, Neb.; Gretchen, Lynn, Lars and Cheryl Miner, Emmet, Neb.; and Jim Coley, AHA Director.

stands as a living tribute to Art’s vision and dedication to the art of cattle breeding.”

Hall of Merit

Randy and Kelly Owen, Fort Payne, Ala.; and Joe Rickabaugh, Topeka, Kan., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit Oct. 25 during the 2025 World Hereford Conference and AHA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo.

The Hall of Merit commends individuals who have greatly influenced the cattle industry. These industry influencers and breed changers are recognized each year by the AHA.

“The Hereford breed is blessed by singular individuals who generously share their talents and resources in the name of serving Hereford breeders and creating breed opportunities,” Ward says. “Inductees to the AHA Hall of Merit emulate these ideals.”

Randy and Kelly Owen

From an early age and throughout his musical career, Randy Owen knew he wanted a ranch and cattle operation. Randy and his wife, Kelly, purchased their first Hereford cattle in 1980, and Tennessee River Music Inc., (TRM), named for the first No. 1 single released by Randy’s charttopping country music group, Alabama, was born.

Randy has deep roots in agriculture. He grew up in Adamsburg, Ala., where he worked alongside his parents and sisters on the family’s small farm. Randy was an active member of both the Fort Payne, Ala., 4-H and FFA. As a child, he enjoyed trips with his father buying and selling cattle in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Scottsboro, Ala. The father-son duo often dreamt of owning a seedstock cattle operation, like TRM, during these trips. Randy’s grandfathers, Joseph Ernest Owen and Henry Baughton Teague Sr., inspired his interest in

livestock. After graduating from high school, he attended and graduated from Jacksonville State University, where he now serves on the board of trustees.

Just three years after Randy and Kelly purchased their first Hereford cattle, TRM held their first production sale in 1983. In 2023, TRM celebrated its 40th consecutive Hereford production sale and hosted its 10th annual bull sale. Today, the Owen family’s diversified cattle operation consists of a custom bull collection facility, Lookout Mountain Genetics; the seedstock operation, Tennessee River Music Inc.; and an on-farm local meat market, The Market at TRM. The Owens see all aspects of the beef industry from conception to consumption.

TRM is no stranger to showring success; they’ve exhibited numerous national champions and Southeastern Show Bull and Show Females of the Year throughout the years, while also maintaining a sound, functional herd of Hereford cattle backed by years of genetic testing and breed-improving management practices. In 2022, the operation was recognized as the Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association Seedstock Producer

of the Year and has been selected as a national finalist for the Beef Improvement Federation’s Seedstock Producer of the Year.

Randy and Kelly have three children, Alison, Heath and Randa. Today, Randa and husband, John, run the day-to-day operations on the ranch. Their experiences as young people inspired the Owen family to become longtime advocates for youth in agriculture. Randy and Kelly have sponsored and supported numerous youth programs, from local FFA field days and judging and show clinics to national show sponsorships. One of the family’s fondest memories is hosting the 2008 Music on the Mountain Hereford fundraiser, which brought 560 attendees to their ranch to raise more than $200,000 for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America.

The family’s philanthropy reaches far beyond the Hereford youth, though. Randy founded Country Cares for St. Jude’s, an annual country music radiothon benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Country Cares has raised more than $1 billion for children with childhood cancer and disease.

Even with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and as an inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and Alabama Business

Randy and Kelly Owen, Fort Payne, Ala., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit. Pictured (l to r): Chad Breeding, AHA president; Harper Starnes and Randy and Kelly Owen, Fort Payne, Ala.; and Jim Coley, AHA Director.

Hall of Fame, Randy remains true to his agricultural roots. Randy and Kelly have established an incredible legacy of friendship, integrity and Hereford cattle at Tennessee River Music Inc., and their impact on the Hereford breed and its young people will be felt for generations to come.

“Randy and Kelly’s life story is a remarkable testament to the values of heritage, perseverance and leadership that this award embodies,” penned Terri Barber, of Barber Ranch, in her nomination letter. “Their contributions to the Hereford breed and the broader cattle industry have left a lasting legacy that stretches far beyond the boundaries of their Alabama ranch.”

Joe Rickabaugh

Joe Rickabaugh, retired AHA director of seedstock marketing, led the Association’s field staff and Hereford Publications Inc. from alongside his team. For 25 years, he built a career rooted in integrity, hard work and an unwavering commitment to the Hereford breed and its breeders.

Originally a farm kid from Greeley, Kan., Joe enjoyed 4-H and FFA. He attended Fort Scott Community College and Kansas State University, where he sorted livestock on the collegiate team. After graduating with a degree in agricultural education, Joe entered the field rather than the classroom. He joined the Kansas Livestock Association in 1982, and for 13 years, Joe helped Kansas cattlemen and women market their stock, before joining Genetics Plus, a company specializing in marketing bred heifers. Joe married his wife, Tracey, in 1983, and the couple has three children: Drew, Chelsey and Cole. Drew is married to Julia, and Cole and his wife, Briana, have four children: Jantzen, J.J., Savannah and Sienna.

When sitting executive vice president Craig Huffhines tapped Joe to join the AHA staff on Feb. 4, 1999, Joe brought not only his valuable industry experience but also a relentless drive to make things better. Joe worked tirelessly to improve the services the Association offered to help members market their cattle while building demand for the breed. He took notes and continuously refined and improved everything he touched.

The Hereford sales he managed highlighted Joe’s talents as a marketeer. The National Sale and Ladies of the Royal reached new heights under his watch, and his eye for quality cattle set a new standard for the breeder consignment sales he was involved with. In Iowa, his influence was particularly transformative, as he helped revive the Hereford offering at the Iowa Beef Expo and set new benchmarks for success. Joe made it his mission to ensure the quality of these sales. He would go out into the field and hand-pick sale offerings for breeders to highlight their best genetics and for buyers to grab breeding pieces.

Connecting buyers and sellers was always one of Joe’s favorite parts of his role with AHA. Joe always emphasized the people side of the Hereford business.

Not only did he genuinely take an interest in the Association members he met along the way, but he felt honored the leadership entrusted him with serving as an ambassador for the breed. Joe was always there when he was needed, whether ringside, visiting breeders, mentoring young people, calling bids or even cooking Certified Hereford Beef®. Even after long weekends on the road working sales, Joe would still be one of the first to arrive at the AHA office to start the week.

“In a nutshell, Joe was passionate, driven, humble and a hard worker that believed in the Hereford breed and loved the Hereford people,” penned Charlie Boyd II, of Boyd Beef Cattle, in his letter to the selection committee. “He has touched so many people in so many positive ways.”

Joe never asked someone to do what he wouldn’t do himself. It was one of his greatest strengths in his 25 years with the AHA. Under his tutelage, several breed- and industrychanging staff cut their teeth in the marketing business.

While he never sought the spotlight, Joe’s 25 years with the Association leaves a lasting legacy of leadership, trust, integrity, respect, market-savvy knowledge and friendship. Simply put, it serves as a testament of his often-used phrase: “The Hereford breed is great, but the breeders are greater.

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Joe Rickabaugh, Topeka, Kan., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit. Pictured (l to r): Chad Breeding, AHA president; Joe and Tracey Rickabaugh, Topeka, Kan.; and Jim Coley, AHA Director.

GROENDYKE RANCH COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Groendyke Ranch, Nash, Okla., was named the Commercial Producer of the Year at the 2025 World Hereford Conference and American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting Oct. 25. The Commercial Producer of the Year distinction honors a cattle operation that demonstrates how progressive producers can increase profitability with Hereford genetics.

Each year, this award is presented as a nod to the vital role Hereford genetics play in the commercial cattle industry and as an example of how progressive producers use the bald-faced advantage for heterosis.

“Groendyke Ranch sets a great example for how commercial operations can maximize production using Hereford genetics,” says Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs. “Along with careful genetic selection, they also do an outstanding job of putting in the extra effort to market their cattle.”

Groendyke Ranch uses top quality, genomic-tested, multi-trait-selected, curve-bending sires from progressive Hereford breeders to cover more than 70% of the operation’s 1,500 Angus and Red Angus cows.

Ranch manager, Paul Koffskey, tracks the additive effect of bald-faced hybrid vigor with the operation’s extensive record-keeping system powered by GEM herd management software. With eight years of data collected across the cow herd, ranging from weaning weight to calving intervals, Koffskey chisels away at the Groendyke commercial cow herd’s inputs while optimizing outputs. His numbers prove the Hereford influence not only pencils but pays.

Using genomic-tested sires allows Koffskey to confidently make mating decisions, and the added accuracy of buying Hereford herd sires with genomicenhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) helps the ranch make more rapid genetic progress. Groendyke Ranch

carefully evaluates its bull battery’s performance with the data they collect, including recording individual weaning weights.

The operation applies the same scrutiny and high standard to its cow herd. The cows graze native grasses in north central Oklahoma, and they’re expected to wean calves half their body weight by 205 days actual age and breed back with no added inputs outside of harsh winter weather. The operation’s recordkeeping system separates the lowperformers and females that fall outside of their calving window; these cows are culled on their first strike with no questions asked.

influenced Special in Cherokee, Okla. A recent consignment of 400 Hereford-sired calves brought $11-13 per hundredweight more than any lot at the sale.

The cows are then grouped into herds of 50-100 head according to their performance. They are paired with multi-trait selected Hereford sires, some more terminal and some more maternally minded, to optimize their genetic potential. The resulting baldy offspring are high-performing and in high demand. Koffskey’s performance data showed the Hereford-sired calves averaged more than 600 pounds at 210220 actual days of age.

Groendyke Ranch’s Herefordinfluence steer calves are enrolled in the Hereford Advantage program provided by the AHAand IMI Global. These age- and source-verified calves must adhere to specified vaccination protocols and be sired by Hereford bull batteries ranking in the top half of the breed for AHA’s Certified Hereford Beef® Index. For the past three years, Groendyke calves enrolled in the program brought top dollar in the Cherokee Sales Co. Hereford-

A few years ago, Groendyke Ranch established a bred commercial female sale to further capitalize on the genetic selection and evaluation behind their operation. The commercial heifer sale started as a way to diversify the operation’s income beyond the feeder calf market. Koffskey saw there was a need for quality replacements, and each year, the sale has grown alongside the demand for the Hereford-sired replacements they have offered.

Recently, Groendyke Ranch calved out the operation’s first set of baldy females after retaining some of the Hereford-sired heifers they raised. As first-calf heifers, the group weaned calves weighing 575 pounds at 205 days of age with a 92% breed-back in a 60-day breeding season. Koffskey and his crew are excited about the addition of these F1 females. Repeat buyers of the ranch’s commercial females show other commercial cattlemen feel the same way.

Whether marketing feeder calves, replacement females or calving out Hereford-sired heifers, Groendyke Ranch’s data clearly shows the bald-faced advantage of Hereford influence.

Groendyke Ranch, Nash, Okla., was named the 2025 AHA Commercial Producer of the Year. Pictured (l to r): Austin Snedden, AHA vice president, and Paul Koffskey, Groendyke Ranch.

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50- AND 100-YEAR HEREFORD BREEDERS HONORED

Nine 50-year Hereford breeders and two 100-year Hereford breeders were recognized during the 2025 World Hereford Conference and American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting Oct. 25.

The Century Breeder recognition honors families and operations in the Hereford business for 100 years. The Golden Breeder distinction recognizes those in the business for 50 years. These dedicated breeders have stood the test of time.

“Building a sustainable business of any kind is a remarkable feat,” says Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operations officer and director of breed improvement. “I would argue that it is even more remarkable to do so in a business that relies on cattle and Mother Nature to survive. Those recognized as Golden and Century Hereford Breeders provide examples of what is possible over time in the Hereford seedstock business through commitment and resolve.”

Golden Breeders

Ernst Herefords

Marshall Ernst grew up in Wisconsin and developed a lifelong passion for Herefords at an early age. In 1964, when Marshall was 12 years old, he started showing Hereford heifers. His junior show career spurred his interest in animal agriculture. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1974 and married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, that fall. Marshall worked in the meat industry for more than 30 years until he retired in 2006.

When the couple established Ernst Herefords, initially, they maintained their Hereford herd in partnership with Marshall’s uncle and then with Jerry Huth, Huth Polled Herefords, Oakfield, Wis.

Ernst Herefords moved to Colorado and increased the size of the herd with the help of Marshall and

Barbara’s four children, Stephanie, Katheryn, Melissa and Kevin. They have merchandised cattle and genetics to more than 25 states, Canada and Mexico and held successful annual bull sales. Marshall also served on the AHA Board from 2007-2012.

While Marshall and Barb decided to disperse their herd in 2023, they are still partners in several registered Hereford bulls and sell semen. Kevin, and his wife, Courtney, continue the Ernst Herefords tradition at the ranch in Windsor, Colo.

Evans Hereford Ranch

Evans Hereford Ranch, Squires, Mo., was founded in southern Missouri in 1974 when Mark Evans purchased 10 polled Hereford heifers and one polled Hereford bull as an FFA project. He registered his herd and still has those papers today. Passion for the Hereford breed runs in his blood; Mark’s grandfather ran a commercial Hereford herd and was a staunch believer in the breed.

Mark carried this passion postgraduation and continued to grow not only his herd, but his mission, too. He became AI-certified in the ’90s. The majority of his herd is polled.

One goal has remained consistent since Mark’s FFA days: raising highquality, slick-haired cattle that perform well in the fescue pastures of Missouri and beyond. Mark and his wife, Kelly, have raised four children, Sarah, Sam, Hannah and Rebekah, who showed Herefords during their time in FFA.

Mark continues to be involved with his former FFA chapter, supplying cattle for livestock teams to judge and for students to view in addition to earning the honorary chapter degree in 2022. Mark has a clear passion for the breed.

Goehring Herefords

Goehring Herefords, operated by Bill and Becky Goehring and family near

Libertyville, Iowa, bought their first registered Hereford from Milo Seitsinger at Kinross, Iowa. Today, their cow herd consists of 170 spring-calving registered cows and 90 fall-calving registered cows. The family markets 80 registered bulls private treaty throughout the year and holds an annual bred female sale the first Wednesday in December, offering fall bulls, bred heifers and 550 head of Angus and black-whiteface bred heifers. The commercial heifer program operates as 5G Cattle Co., in which the couple’s sons and their families play a major role.

Bill was a member of the junior Hereford board, served on the Iowa Hereford board and completed his term as AHA Board president in 2023. Bill has judged the pen show in Denver and Oklahoma City.

Since August of 1986 the family has owned and operated the livestock market in Keosauqua, Iowa, marketing all classes of livestock and hosting a weekly hay auction.

Jensen Ranch

Kevin Jensen operates Jensen Ranch, Courtland, Kan., with his wife, Sheila, and their children, Brady, Brooke and Ben, and their families. Kevin started his herd with a purchase of one polled Hereford heifer in 1972. Kevin was raised and still resides in Republic County, Kansas — the ranch is just five miles from where his Norwegian great-grandparents homesteaded. The ranch sold its first polled Hereford bull in 1976.

In the mid-’70s the family bought females from Jim and Sue Rowland, G&R Polled Herefords, Marysville, Kan. Jim and Sue were instrumental in developing many young people, including the Jensen children, who were all heavily involved in the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA).

In the early-’80s Kevin purchased land to expand his Hereford fitting business and cow herd. The couple traveled the

Golden & Century Breeders

U.S. showing Hereford cattle, which allowed them to meet countless Hereford breeders and make lifelong friends. Today, their operation consists of 300-350 head of Hereford cows and an extensive embryo transfer program. The Jensens have been fortunate to have shown and raised many champions. The ranch hosts an annual bull sale in March and female sale in October. They also participate in the National Reference Sire Program and Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™).

The Jensen family is actively involved in the Hereford breed and their community, from Kevin judging state, national and international shows and being a past member of the AHA Board, to the couple serving as NJHA advisors.

Meischen Polled Herefords  Meischen Polled Herefords is operated by Robert and Marilyn Meischen. Everyone plays an important role in the operation, including their children, Harlan and Deanna, and their families.

Robert’s father established the ranch in 1959 as Robert Meischen & Sons. Robert started his herd with a heifer he purchased in 1964. Robert worked together with his parents and his siblings to manage and improve the family herd while building his own, and in 1969, while working at the Yorktown ISD as a business manager, Robert met Marilyn, who came to Yorktown, Texas, to teach. In 1970 they were married, and the couple took over the registered polled Hereford business and changed the name to Meischen Polled Herefords.

Robert and Marilyn diligently worked to build

a herd that produced bulls to meet the needs of the commercial cattlemen in South Texas. The success of their work is evidenced by having placed bulls in more than 100 different operations, as well as consistently consigning the high-grading bull in the DeWitt County All Breed Sale.

Robert has served as director for his state Hereford associations, and Meischen Polled Herefords is a longtime supporter of local FFA and 4-H programs.

Pierce’s Hereford Haven LLC

Ken Pierce started in the Hereford business in 1968 with a few commercial Hereford females. In 1969 Ken purchased his first registered females — four open heifers. ln 1971, Ken’s parents, Jim and Elaine, decided to join the Hereford business, and a partnership was formed — Pierce’s Hereford Haven. The home farm near Baraboo, Wis., was purchased and stocked with about 130 cows. Individual production, udder quality, fertility and longevity were a must and still are. Ken married Sandy in 1981 and sons, Jim and Travis, were born in 1983 and 1985.

Ken and Sandy purchased the farm across the road from the home farm in 1993. Jim and Elaine were hands-on partners in all aspects of the farm until Jim’s death in 2003, when the herd was reduced to its current size of 90 cows. Ken and Sandy bought the home farm and Elaine’s remaining cattle. Elaine passed in 2017.

Pierce’s Hereford Haven LLC is now a partnership of Ken, Sandy and Travis and his wife, Megan. The operation strives to breed top-producing females with great phenotype. Pierce’s Hereford Haven LLC has shown a national champion bull and bred a national champion female.

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Not pictured: Pierce’s Hereford Haven LLC, Baraboo, Wis., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

Ernst Herefords, Windsor, Colo., was honored as an AHA

Evans Hereford Ranch, Squires, Mo., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

Jensen Ranch, Courtland, Kan., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

Reed Stock Farm

Jeff Reed of Reed Stock Farm, Hampton, Minn., began his Hereford operation with the purchase of a polled Hereford heifer from Sterling Polled Herefords for exhibition in the fall of 1972. Jeff and Bonnie were married in 1980, and they continued to grow their registered polled Hereford herd, along with their family: children, Jason, Justin and Jessica.

Over the past five decades, the family has dedicated themselves to advancing their herd through careful selection for performance, maternal strength and structural soundness, and they incorporated some horned genetics. Their herd has grown to more than 85 registered cows today.

Reed Stock Farm is known for multi-trait excellence and has contributed genetics to both seedstock and commercial operations. Bonnie has served as a director and president of the state Hereford board. She was also a director for the National Hereford Women.

Jeff and Bonnie continue to be active in their state and community. The couple, along with all seven grandchildren, continue to show Hereford cattle at the state and national level.

Sandhill Farms

While Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kan., is the sixth generation on the land, where he works and lives, he is a first generation seedstock producer. From a young age he has always had a passion to breed performance-improving Hereford cattle. Kevin bought his first registered heifer at a Kansas Polled Hereford state-sponsored sale in Salina, Kan., in November of 1974 at the age of 10. That heifer grew from a childhood dream into a way of life.

Kevin and Vera were married in 1986. On their honeymoon they bought a set of cows. Kevin and Vera have three adult children and nine grandchildren.

Kevin has been a TPR breeder since the inception of the program.

He has served on the Board of Directors and as president of AHA and the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF). Kevin has been chairman of the board at his community church for almost 30 years. Kevin and Vera give all glory to God for the blessings they have been given the past 50 years.

West Star Herefords

West Star Herefords, Folsom, N.M., is owned by Sheldon Wilson, who runs cattle in Colorado and northeast New Mexico. The operation sells bulls and females private treaty.

West Star Herefords purchased a large group of cows from Camco Herefords of New Mexico in the winter of 1987. These cows added stacked pedigrees with eye-appeal and maternal ability with an emphasis on milk, meat, muscle, pigment, small teats, performance and predictable genetics. Through the operation’s embryo transplant program, they have utilized only the top individuals that possess these most important traits.

West Star believes in the importance of uniformity and predictability and has built their program around high-performing cow families.

Century Breeders

The Lauber Family

The Lauber Hereford herd near Yates Center, Kan., was established by Jeff Lauber’s great-grandparents, Herman and Elizabeth, who moved to Woodson County, Kansas, from Germany in 1882 and began the herd soon after. They also built one of the biggest barns in the state, used to keep the

Not pictured: West Star Herefords, Folsom, N.M., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.

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Meischen Polled Herefords, Yorktown, Texas, was honored as

Reed Stock Farm, Hampton, Minn., was honored as an AHA

Sandhill Farms, Haviland, Kan., was honored as an AHA

The Lauber family, Yates Center, Kan., was honored as an AHA Century Breeder.

cattle in at night during the winter and to store hay.

Herman and Elizabeth passed the herd on to their youngest son, Oscar (Jeff’s grandfather) and his wife, Dessie, who then passed it on to their sons, Bill and O.L. The brothers split the herd and maintained their own herds, working side-by-side until their deaths.

All the Laubers were lifelong cattlemen. O.L. operated his herd

alongside his wife, Lila, and their sons, David and Jeff, who now manage the present-day herd. Jeff has been a Hereford breeder for 59 years.

Throughout the years, females have been retained from the herd and registered bulls have always been purchased to add new genetics. Lila got to see the progress — Jeff says his dad would be quite pleased too.

Oklahoma State University

The Oklahoma State University (OSU) animal science purebred beef herd located near Stillwater, Okla., consists of more than 300 cows representing five breeds. Hereford was introduced in the 1920s. Each year, through national sales and the annual Cowboy Classic production sale, hosted each April, OSU merchandises seedstock to

other registered herds and range bulls to commercial cattlemen.

The driving force behind the OSU Purebred Beef Cattle Center is teaching. Purebred beef cattle are bred and raised at OSU to furnish students with examples of high-performing, modern-type cattle, which are used in numerous animal science and agricultural courses. The herd provides OSU students, as well as 4-H and FFA members, with beef cattle and facilities to prepare for careers in the beef industry.

Recommended programs for registered herds are applied to serve as a demonstration of profitable, practical management, and the breeding and feeding of high-quality purebred beef cattle. As a result of field days, tours, livestock judging contests and other educational events, approximately 125 head of OSU purebred cattle are viewed by more than 2,000 potential OSU students each year.

DECEMBER 17-19, 2025

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla., was honored as an AHA Century Breeder.

US FOODS-ATLANTA NAMED

CHB DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR

US Foods-Atlanta earned Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) Distributor of the Year honors Oct. 25, in Kansas City, Mo., during the 2025 World Hereford Conference and American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting.

US Foods-Atlanta serves as a shining example of the powerful partnership CHB curates between the brand, its distributors, Hereford producers and customers.

“These partnerships are absolutely vital to the life of the brand, its success and its continuation,” says Ty Ragsdale, CHB regional brand manager. “CHB has a small sales team, so it is crucial to have those partners, like US FoodsAtlanta, to be the feet on the ground.”

The US Foods-Atlanta team, based in Atlanta, Ga., was recognized as the CHB Food Service Distributor of the Year for achieving the highest CHB sales volume during the fiscal year. Since 2019, CHB sales from US Foods-Atlanta have increased 30% each year, according to Ragsdale.

This rapid and consistent growth

Certified Hereford Beef’s sustainable, breed-focused, producerowned backstory, supported by its consistent, bold flavor separates it in Atlanta’s beef market.

With a flavorful, consistent product backed by the Hereford breed’s genetics, US Foods-Atlanta arms their sales team and center of the plate

RANCHO MARKETS NAMED CHB RETAILER OF THE YEAR

Rancho Markets, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, was named the Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) Retailer of the Year Oct. 25, in Kansas City, Mo., during the 2025 World Hereford Conference and American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting.

at age 15, bagging groceries and gathering shopping carts before she worked her way up through management positions over the course of 11 years.

“Our objective as a company has always been and will continue to be to offer our valued customers fresh and quality products at the best market prices available,” Eli says.

Eli Madrigal, Rancho Markets founder and co-owner, built her business from the ground-up. She cut her teeth in the grocery business

Eli knew the grocery business inside out when she established the first Rancho Markets store in 2006, as a young, single mother. Today, she and her husband, Roberto, own nine Rancho Market stores, all in the Salt Lake City area.

“Rancho Markets is not only about being a leader in the supermarket industry; it’s also about giving back to the community and being there for them.”

This commitment to offering customers value and quality is what

US Foods-Atlanta was named the 2025 CHB Distributor of the Year. Pictured (l to r): Chad Breeding, AHA president; US FoodsAtlanta team, Jose Ramirez, Mark McGinn, Jeff Robertson, Jamaal Greer, Daniel Kaupp; and Ernie Davis, CHB president and CEO.

led Eli to add Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) to Rancho Markets’ meat cases in March of 2023.

“We chose CHB for its quality and reputation. Both the service and quality are exceptional, and we are honored to have Certified Hereford Beef in our stores,” she says. “We have increased our beef sales and customers are returning with new friends to buy Hereford beef.”

Rancho Markets is the largest individual CHB retail partner in terms of volume. The company grew its Certified Hereford Beef sales by 27% in 2023 and has expanded its customer base since adding CHB

products. Rancho Markets also received the honor of being named Utah’s Hispanic Business of the Year.

“Rancho Markets is a true partner with us,” explains Ty Ragsdale, CHB brand manager. “They are a big believer in quality and serving their community. They do an excellent job of merchandising CHB across all their stores and are very innovative and willing to adopt new ideas and promotions.”

Eli, her family and Rancho Markets associates are proud to be named Certified Hereford Beef Retailer of the Year.

“The introduction of the Certified Hereford Beef program was the best thing to happen to Rancho Markets. We are so thankful for the quality of the program and how it has strengthened our meat department,” Eli says. “We are proud of our strong partnership with Certified Hereford Beef and National Beef. Together, we will grow the program and continue to provide high-quality beef to Rancho Markets’ customers.”

MILLER’S MARKETS WINS CHB RISING STAR RETAILER OF THE YEAR

Miller’s Markets, with stores in Indiana and Ohio, received the Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) Rising Star Retailer of the Year award Oct. 25, in Kansas City, Mo., during the 2025 World Hereford Conference and American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting.

Miller’s Markets is a thirdgeneration family business founded in 1958 in Wauseon, Ohio, by the late Joseph Miller. All his children grew up working in the store, learning the business from the ground up. After marrying Rebecca in 1973, Joseph’s son, Garry, purchased a former Kroger store in LaGrange, Ind. He applied lessons passed down from his father and he extended that single store into a thriving chain of 10 locations across Ohio and Indiana.

Garry made sure his kids earned their place. On each child’s 15th birthday, he dropped them at the store and told them to ask Dan, the manager, for a job. Since then, they’ve done it all. Garry stressed that quality is in the details — cleaning restrooms matters just as much as running the business.

In 2015, Garry stepped back from daily operations, entrusting the business to his three adult children. As third-generation owners, they carry forward the family’s values with unwavering commitment — failure simply isn’t an option.

The Millers introduced Certified Hereford Beef to their store in 1996, knowing that offering the best beef

competitors. They have sold CHB in their stores for nearly 30 years. Their customers know every cut of beef they purchase is going to be consistent, flavorful and high-quality, and that they’re getting the most out of their dollar. Miller’s Markets has been a proud CHB partner for nearly three decades, and sales continue to rise.

Miller’s Markets was named the 2025 Rising Star Retailer of the Year. Pictured (l to r): Chad Breeding, AHA president; Joe and Nikki Miller, Miller’s Markets; and Ernie Davis, CHB president and CEO.

Not pictured: Rancho Markets was named the 2025 CHB Retailer of the Year.

SERVICE AND STORYTELLING

Becky Simpson named Woman of the Year by the National Hereford Women.

Becky Simpson, Redfield, Iowa, was humbled and shocked to be recognized as the 2025 Hereford Woman of the Year by the National Hereford Women (NHW). She found herself in Kansas City, Mo., for the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting as part of a ruse. Her husband, Mike, told her he needed to serve as last-minute replacement for a delegate that couldn’t attend. Then he slyly squirreled away the meeting’s program, so Becky wouldn’t see her name listed among the award winners. The latter was likely no small task, as Becky is a lifelong fan of all things print media and cattle.

“It was a total surprise,” she says. Although, she admits that she was tipped off when a well-meaning friend congratulated her on the way to her seat. Still, she was caught off guard.

“It’s something I’ve never dreamed of; I’m still in shock.”

Becky has been a Hereford woman all of her life. She was born into the breed and showed her first Hereford heifer in Illinois in 1959. Her family raised Hereford cattle on their central Illinois farm, and as a charter member of the state’s junior association, Becky showed Hereford cattle at the state and national level.

With her love for agriculture firmly cemented, she attended the University of Illinois to pursue her degree in journalism. Becky joined the American Polled Hereford Association in 1973 as an editorial assistant for the Polled

Hereford World — her dream job.

There, she met her husband, Mike, the thendirector of youth activities, and the couple stayed in the Kansas City area until they moved to Redfield, with their first-born son, Travis, in 1979, when Mike took a position with the National Pork Producers Council.

Becky chose to be a stay-at-home mom, with a side of herdsman for the family’s polled Hereford herd and a career as a freelance writer. Three years later, the couple welcomed their second son, Kevin.

black-and-white publication that she produced and hand-folded at her kitchen table.

Travis and Kevin soon became involved in the junior Hereford circles, and Becky could be found leading their local 4-H club, volunteering to help with community service projects and serving the county’s Extension. Most importantly, for the Hereford community, the Simpson brothers’ junior show career spurred Becky’s involvement with the Iowa Polled Hereford and the Iowa Hereford Breeders Associations (IHBA).

For nearly three decades, Becky served Iowa Hereford breeders in various capacities. She was elected for two terms as the IHBA board secretary — often as the only woman in leadership, co-managed the state sale for five years, joined the Iowa Poll-ettes, edited the state newsletter and directory for decades and served as the first IHBA administrative secretary from 2007 until her retirement last year. During this time, Becky worked alongside 10 IHBA presidents and 50 board members, helping steer the organization through innovation. She

Throughout her decades of service, Becky has been a cornerstone of IHBA. Her attention to detail, passion for the breed and commitment to service pushed Iowa’s Herefords forward. Becky is happiest when she is surrounded by fellow Hereford breeders. As her father, a lifelong Hereford enthusiast, would say, “You meet the best people through cattle.” When Becky reflects on her time in the breed, she is grateful to the people she met along the way.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve this incredible community,” Becky says. “Thank you all for your patience with a detail-oriented, rules-following perfectionist over the years.”

Although she and Mike dispersed their Hereford herd last December, they hope to stay involved in the IHBA in an unofficial capacity. As Becky’s phone case explains: she’s just a girl that loves cows, after all.

Her legacy leaves an indelible mark on the IHBA and the broader Hereford community — one built on service, storytelling and a deep love for the breed.

Becky Simpson was named the 2025 Hereford Woman of the Year. Pictured (l to r) are: NHW president, Bellana Putz; Becky Simpson, Redfield, Iowa; and NHW ex-officio, Beth Mansfield.

Becky Simpson (right) has spent a lifetime in the Hereford breed.

NJHA FED STEER SHOOTOUT

WINNERS RECEIVE RECOGNITION

The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout continues to grow in popularity as members discover how their genetics perform in the feedlot and on the rail, while learning more about the cattle feeding and beef packing sectors. This year, 96 NJHA members from 24 states entered 281 Hereford and Hereford-influenced steers, which were fed at HRC Feed Yards LLC, Scott City, Kan. The 2025 winners received more than $15,000 in scholarships and awards from the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA).

The awards were presented at the 2025 World Hereford Conference and American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 24., during the Shaping the Breed’s Future: Young Breeders Competition and HYFA Scholarship Awards Luncheon presented by VitaFerm®.

Each year, the Shootout’s cattle performance awards are recognized alongside the top three finalists in both the junior and senior age divisions for their efforts and knowledge of the cattle feeding industry. Those top three participants in each age division present what they have learned to a panel of judges to determine the final placing.

Claire Collins, Frederick, Okla., was named the Contestant of the Year in the junior division, and Joseph Schohr, Oroville, Calif., earned the Contestant of the Year title in the senior division.

About the contest

Contestants in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout gain hands-on experience collecting feedlot performance and carcass data on individual and pen-ofthree Hereford and Hereford-influenced steer entries. Participants expand their knowledge of animal health, nutrition and marketing while feeding their steers at HRC Feed Yards. Their entries are

harvested at National Beef Packing Co. in Dodge City, Kan., as potential candidates for the Certified Hereford Beef® brand.

This industry-leading program is made possible through support from Merck Animal Health, Allflex Livestock Intelligence and Cargill Inc., as well as generous sponsors like Texas Stardance Cattle and Bar One Ranch.

To test their skills, contestants submit performance portfolios, which analyze data reports from the feeding period and summarize what they learn. The top three junior and senior division finalists advance to compete for the prestigious NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Contestant of the Year title.

The Fed Steer Shootout offers young people an unparalleled opportunity to experience the beef industry in real-world scenarios. Entries for the 2026 contest were due Nov. 1, 2025. Past participants have found the knowledge gained through the program to be invaluable, even when they had to transport steers long distances to enter. The 2026 Fed Steer Shootout Field Day is set for April 17–18, 2026, and the event is open to all NJHA members and families.

2025 Award Winners

Contestant of the Year, Junior Division Finalists —

Claire Collins, Frederick, Okla.

Rett Blume, Pierre, S.D.

Jackson Chastain, Arlington, Texas

Contestant of the Year, Senior Division Finalists —

Joseph Schohr, Oroville, Calif.

Jorja Ebert, Polo, Mo.

Beau Ann Graves, Chillicothe, Mo.

Overall Champion Steer —

Justis Cant, Imbler, Ore.

Champion Pen-of-Three Purebred Steers —

Teegan and Tiernan Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D.

Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three Purebred Steers —

Jackson and Griffin Chastain, Arlington, Texas

Champion Individual Purebred Steer —

Justis Cant, Imbler, Ore.

Reserve Champion Individual Purebred Steer —

Wyatt Wichman, Moore, Mont.

Champion Pen-of-Three Commercial Steers —

Jackson and Griffin Chastain, Arlington, Texas

Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three Commercial Steers —

Suter Clark, Gretna, Va.

Champion Individual Commercial Steer —

Tava Gustafson, Junction City, Kan.

Reserve Champion Individual Commercial Steer —

Rylie Larson, Lacrosse, Kan.

Highest Marbling Score Purebred Division —

Matthew Elzemeyer, Richmond, Ind.

Highest Marbling Score

Commercial Division —

Jackson and Griffin Chastain, Arlington, Texas

Highest Average Daily Gain

Purebred Division —

Justis Cant, Imbler, Ore.

Highest Average Daily Gain

Commercial Division —

Claire Collins, Frederick, Okla.

Jackson (pictured) and Griffin

Arlington, Texas, reserve champion pen-of-three purebred steers, champion pen-of-three commercial steers and the highest marbling score in the commercial division.

Not pictured: Justis Cant, Imbler, Ore., overall champion steer, champion individual purebred steer and highest average daily gain in the purebred division.

Not pictured: Wyatt Wichman, Moore, Mont., reserve champion individual purebred steer.

Teegan and Tiernan Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D., champion

Chastain,

Tava Gustafson, Junction City, Kan., champion individual commercial steer.

Claire Collins, Frederick, Okla., highest average daily gain in the commercial division.

Matthew Elzemeyer, Richmond, Ind., highest marbling score in the purebred division.

Suter Clark, Gretna, Va., reserve champion pen-of-three commercial steers.

Rylie Larson, Lacrosse, Kan., reserve champion individual commercial steer.

Pictured (l to r): junior division Contestant of the Year, Claire Collins, Frederick, Okla., and finalists, Rett Blume, Pierre, S.D., and Jackson Chastain, Arlington, Texas.

Pictured (l to r): senior division Contestant of the Year, Joseph Schohr, Oroville, Calif., and finalists, Jorja Ebert, Polo, Mo., and Beau Ann Graves, Chillicothe, Mo.

$165,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) awarded $165,500 in scholarships to National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members during the Shaping the Breed’s Future: Young Breeders Competition and HYFA Scholarship Awards Luncheon presented by VitaFerm® Oct. 24 in Kansas City, Mo. Twenty-seven National NJHA members were recognized and received funds to support their higher education goals.

The scholarships were presented at the 2025 World Hereford Conference and American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting — and the selection committee continues to be impressed by NJHA members.

“The quality of the applicants and the quality of their statements were first rate, making the selection of the recipients a very difficult task for the selection committee,” says George Sprague, HYFA vice president. “More importantly, the quality of the applicants ensures that they will be leaders who will position agriculture to meet the challenge.”

The scholarship fund serves as the bedrock of HYFA, and countless youth benefit from its mission. Since its inception, HYFA has awarded scholarships fueling educational opportunities. For years, these scholarships have been lighting the way for youth in the Hereford breed. Recently, the foundation celebrated awarding more than $2 million in scholarships since 2000 to assist Hereford youth furthering their education.

Alley honored with Ball/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship

Martina Alley, Danielsville, Ga., was awarded the $5,000 Ball/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship.

Alley is a freshman at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, majoring in livestock production. Envisioning her long-term goals, she wants to pursue a career as a beef cattle herdsman or general farm manager for a large-scale operation, making strategic decisions about herd health, breeding, nutrition and marketing.

“I plan to continue participating in leadership and industry workshops, expanding my professional network, enhancing communication skills and staying current with agricultural innovations,” Alley says. “This will enable me to effectively manage teams, grow customer relationships and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the cattle industry.”

The Ball/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship honors the legacy of Nancy Keilty’s late father and mother, Ed and Virginia Ball. They instilled in her to always “leave the campsite better than you found it,” and this scholarship is designed to recognize a Hereford junior 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 presented to Gatz McKenna Gatz, Fairview, Kan., was awarded the $5,000 Bar One Ranch Scholarship.

Gatz is a freshman at Kansas State University (K-State), majoring in integrative human sciences — prenursing. Once she completes her undergraduate degree she wants to follow K-State’s pathway program to Wichita State University to complete her clinical experience, explore specialties and grow in her field. Her goal is to become a registered nurse, and she hopes to make a difference in a field,

such as pediatrics or proceduralbased care.

“I hope to continue serving my rural community through volunteer work and advocacy, particularly in mental health and agriculture,” Gatz says. “Ultimately, I aspire to be known for both my skills as a nurse and the compassion I bring to every patient and community I serve.”

The Bar One Ranch Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is 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.

Mouser receives CBY Polled Herefords Scholarship

Pictured (l to r): George Sprague, HYFA vice president; Bar One Ranch Scholarship winner, McKenna Gatz, Fairview, Kan.; and Bruce Everhart, HYFA board member.

Pictured (l to r): Nancy Keilty, Cottonwood Springs Farm; Ball/ Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship winner, Martina Alley, Danielsville, Ga.; and George Sprague, HYFA vice president.

A senior at South Dakota State University, Mouser is majoring in animal science-production management. With a passion for nutrition from the consumer perspective, she hopes to work in marketing and promotion for a branded beef program, standing behind both the product and the producer. Mouser plans

“Through communicating producer’s stories and the role beef can play in a nutritious diet, I desire to always give back to the industry I love by establishing its integral role,” Mouser says. “I am driven by a passion for the cattle industry, public speaking and science, and recently discovered meat science as the intersection point.”

The CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is offered in honor of the late Bob and Dolores Call. Bob was a founding member of the HYFA board of directors and an integral part of building the framework for the foundation’s scholarship pillar.

Two EE Ranches Scholarships awarded to deserving juniors Emma Ballinger, McKee, Ky., and Kade Boatman, Rockford, Ill., each received a $5,000 EE Ranches Scholarship.

teaching, advocacy and philanthropy, with the hope of making a lasting impact on both my students and the agricultural industry.”

A freshman at Lake Land College, Boatman is receiving his agricultural transfer credentials, while being an active member of the livestock judging team. He is currently most interested in a career in auctioneering and animal genetics.

“Not only am I interested in them, but I also see how they are beneficial toward the future of agriculture, which is what I am most passionate about,”

Boatman says.

EE Ranches, Dallas, Texas, sponsors two scholarships each year through HYFA. These scholarships are made possible by Jo Ellard and her late husband, Bill. EE Ranches was one of HYFA’s first scholarship endowments, and the funds awarded over the years have helped many young people achieve their goals.

Meinhardt receives Perks Ranch Scholarship

Rylie Meinhardt, Onaga, Kan., was awarded the $5,000 Perks Ranch Scholarship.

Ballinger is a junior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in agricultural education and advocacy. Her future goals include becoming a high school agriculture instructor, teaching not only agriculture, but also about leadership, service and the value of

“I want to help prepare the next generation of leaders in agriculture while continuing to give back to organizations, like the NJHA, Kentucky FFA, 4-H, etc., that have invested in me,” Ballinger says. “My career goals combine

Meinhardt, a sophomore at K-State, is pursuing a degree in animal sciences and industry. Aspiring to a career in advocacy and communications, she believes the first step to effective representation is a strong understanding of the industry itself.

“This fall, I plan to attend the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Conference to explore career opportunities in agricultural communications and build my skills,” Meinhardt says. “In five to 10 years, I see myself working full time in livestock communications, using modern platforms to share the story of agriculture.”

The Perks Ranch Scholarship, awarded by HYFA, honors Perks Ranch of Illinois and highlights Doug Perks’ legacy and leadership during his time on the HYFA board. He helped lead the $5 million capital campaign, which laid the groundwork for the foundation’s pillars — scholarship, leadership, education and research.

Pictured (l to r): George Sprague, HYFA vice president; CBY Polled Herefords Scholarship winner, Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn.; and Bruce Everhart, HYFA board member.

Pictured (l to r): Wade Perks, Perks Ranch; Perks Ranch Scholarship winner, Rylie Meinhardt, Onaga, Kan.; and Tammy Boatman, Perks Ranch.

Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarship presented to veterinary student

Regan Mitchem, Vale, N.C., was awarded the $3,000 Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarship.

Mitchem is in her third year at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, focusing on food animal medicine. She eventually wants to move back to western North Carolina and serve her community as a food animal practitioner.

“Experiences from my family’s farm, involvement in 4-H and the NJHA, along with my passion for agriculture and science have brought me to this career path,” she says. “From the beginning of my undergraduate degree in animal science to my current status as a veterinary student, I have felt like this career path was the perfect choice for me as the course materials light up every part of my brain and leave me excited about the future.”

In 2019, the National Hereford Women (NHW) lost two beloved board members, Sandra Adams Ostgaard of Ohio and Callea Mae Breiner of Kansas. Both were deeply devoted to the Hereford breed, their families and their communities. Adams Ostgaard, a teacher and advisor, passed her passion for Herefords on to future generations. Breiner, a nurse and community leader, balanced service on the NHW board with dedication to her family and education, leaving a lasting legacy within the breed.

Not pictured: Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarship winner, Regan Mitchem, Vale, N.C.

Blin Family Scholarship goes to Lamb Jordan Lamb, Wilson, Wis., was awarded the $2,500 Blin Family Scholarship.

Lamb is a sophomore at K-State pursuing a dual major in agricultural and natural resources communications and animal sciences and industry. After earning her degree, she aspires to work for a breed association or livestock organization.

“My goal is to combine my love for agriculture with my passion for

storytelling by writing articles, producing content and sharing stories that connect producers, industry leaders and consumers,” Lamb says. “I see myself working full time as an agricultural communicator, highlighting the work of cattle producers and the value of agriculture. Whether it’s covering youth programs, showcasing innovative management practices or emphasizing the role of cattle in sustainability, I want to help bridge the gap between agriculture and the public.”

The Blin Family Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, commemorates 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, which sold for $100,000. Their consignment started a scholarship fund that has grown to nearly $1 million.

Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship awarded to Shaw

Lydia Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho, was awarded the $2,500 Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship.

Caldwell is a junior at the University of Idaho, double majoring in agricultural science, communications and leadership, and business marketing. She has plans to pursue a master’s degree with future career goals in the agricultural marketing and advocacy sectors.

“I have always pictured myself working in the agriculture industry, educating others about agricultural products and how they feed the nation,” Shaw says. “My work ethic and focus will allow me to reach my goals, and my

needed to achieve my future aspirations.”

The Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship is bestowed by HYFA in memory of Gary Bishop. Bishop, an Oklahoma native, first began working for the AHA in 1973. He served as the assistant director of Total Performance Records, director of feedlot and carcass programs and director of field services. Bishop was also named the director of youth activities during his time with the Association. He held this role in high esteem throughout his life. Bishop dedicated much of his energy to the betterment of Hereford youth organizations. His namesake scholarship is awarded to a deserving NJHA member to continue their college education.

Not pictured: Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship winner, Lydia

HYFA Scholarship awarded to Rhode Gavin Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., was awarded the $2,500 HYFA Scholarship.

Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho.

Pictured (l to r): George Sprague, HYFA vice president; HYFA Scholarship winner, Gavin Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo.; and Jill Bielema, HYFA board member.

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Pictured (l to r): Ray Ramsey, HYFA president; Blin Family Scholarship winner, Jordan Lamb, Wilson, Wis.; and Bruce Everhart, HYFA board member.

No matter where his career leads, Rhode aspires to be involved in his community. “I plan to continue my involvement with local and state beef industry organizations and to support youth through 4-H, FFA or other groups as well as to serve in leadership roles to strengthen my community,” he says.

Scholarship is designed to provide recognition members of the NJHA.

encourages individual effort, enthusiasm, excellence, leadership, academic success and

Rhode is a sophomore at the University of Missouri, studying agricultural management with a minor in animal science. He hopes to pursue a career working directly with producers, assisting in operation improvements and integrating advancements in science, technology and genetics.

Denton honored with scholarship in memory of Johnny , Blue Springs, Kan., was awarded a $2,500 HYFA Scholarship in memory of Johnny Winston.

Denton is a freshman at K-State studying animal sciences and industry with a pre-veterinary focus, with career goals of becoming a large animal veterinarian. He was accepted into the K-State Veterinary Scholars Early Admission Program, meaning if he meets the program requirements he will be automatically accepted in the K-State School of Veterinary Medicine.

“My journey does not end in college,” Denton says. “Following graduation, I hope to find a veterinary

position close to home so that I can continue building my Hereford herd while I practice veterinary medicine.”

This scholarship honors the legacy left by Johnny Winston. In 1964, he joined the staff of the American Hereford Journal and later took the role of director of field services for the Polled Hereford World. Winston retired in 1990 as the senior vice president of the American Polled Hereford Association. Throughout his career, he had a passion for young people in the Hereford industry and loved nothing more than seeing junior members and young field staff succeed in their careers. Winston passed away in August of 2022, and his family is working with HYFA to provide a scholarship in his name.

Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship honors previous board member Jordan Mitchem, Vale, N.C., was awarded the $2,500 Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship.

Mitchem is a freshman at North Carolina State University, doublemajoring in animal science and biochemistry. She has a passion for science and its connection to agriculture. Mitchem plans to pursue either a veterinary degree, graduate research or agricultural policy upon graduation.

“I plan to advance agriculture through science. I am pursuing degrees in animal science and biochemistry to prepare for a career in veterinary medicine or research,” she says. “Through leadership, mentoring and scientific innovation, I aim to inspire and equip the next generation to overcome challenges and carry agriculture into a strong, sustainable future.”

The Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is awarded in honor of Bob Kube’s many years of service on the HYFA board of directors. This scholarship, representing the Virginia native’s passion for youth and his commitment to future generations, honors a young student who shows leadership outside of Hereford circles and in their community.

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Pictured (l to r): Ray Ramsey, HYFA president; Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship winner, Lauren Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.; and George Sprague, HYFA vice president.

Pictured (l to r): Bill King, HYFA board member; HYFA Scholarship in memory of Johnny Winston winner, Dustin Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan.; and Kathy Buchholz, HYFA board member.

Scholarship from Larson Polled Herefords awarded to Wingler Lauren Wingler, Christiana, Tenn., was awarded the $2,500 Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship.

A freshman at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Wingler is pursuing a degree in agricultural business with aspirations of becoming an agricultural lawyer. She sees this path as the perfect way to merge her passion for the cattle industry with legal expertise, enabling her to advocate for and serve producers.

“Growing up on a fourth-generation Hereford operation, I have seen firsthand the challenges farmers face, from land and water management to navigating complex regulations,” Wingler says. “These experiences inspired me to pursue a career where I can protect the interests of producers and strengthen the industry for future generations.”

The Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is awarded annually in honor of Carolyn Larson and her late husband, Ken, of Texas. The Larson family are longtime Hereford youth supporters who purchased the first Lot 1 Foundation Female sold at the Mile High Night Sale in Denver, Colo. This purchase initiated a fundraising effort, which has grown into a $1 million fund to support youth and education.

Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship Presented to Koontz Addison Koontz, Thomas, Okla., was awarded the $2,500 Merry Family/ MGM Memorial Scholarship.

Koontz, a junior at West Texas A&M University, is pursuing an animal science pre-veterinary degree with the goal of becoming a large animal veterinarian. Following her undergraduate studies, she intends to continue her education at Texas Tech University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

“After earning my DVM, I plan to return to western Oklahoma, ideally near Thomas, and begin practicing veterinary medicine, focusing on livestock and large animal care,” Koontz says. “Eventually, I would like to open my own veterinary practice alongside other veterinarians

so I can concentrate primarily on large animal services and better serve the agricultural community that raised me.”

The Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by HYFA in honor of Gordon and Marian Merry of Wisconsin. Dedicated to students pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine, the scholarship reflects MGM Polled Herefords’ belief that the future of agriculture depends on the commitment of hardworking youth. The Merry family established this award to recognize the dedication required to raise and exhibit livestock and to support juniors with a passion for Hereford cattle.

Randy and Kelly Owen present Tennessee River Music Inc. Scholarship

Weston Wolf, Alexandria, Ky., was awarded the $2,500 Tennessee River Music Inc., Randy and Kelly Owen Scholarship.

Wolf is a senior at the University of Kentucky, studying agricultural economics. He plans to pursue a career assisting farmers in financial management and production, following his internship with Ag Credit and the Kentucky Farm Bureau.

When he was 13 years old, Wolf learned about the agricultural economy with his family.

“I took out a $5,000 loan through our FSA office and raised soybeans alongside my two siblings,” he recalls. “It turned out to be a year of tremendous rain and with soil compaction of our rented land, we did not get a very high yield. Even though our hard work did not pay off, this experience has brought me to my degree of choice — agricultural

economics. I can foresee myself working alongside livestock farmers and commodity producers to assist in financial management, marketing and production.”

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

Weaber awarded Whitehead Ranches Scholarship

Maddie Weaber, Wamego, Kan., was awarded the $2,500 Whitehead Ranches Scholarship.

A sophomore at Oklahoma State University (OSU), Weaber studies animal science and aims to earn a master’s in beef production and genetics. She hopes to work as a beef geneticist, helping

Pictured (l to r): Harper Starnes and Kelly Owen, Fort Payne, Ala.; Tennessee River Music Inc. Scholarship winner, Weston Wolf, Alexandria, Ky.; and Randy Owen, Fort Payne, Ala.

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whether that be leading programs to make the concepts more practical or research efforts to strengthen genetic technology use within the industry,” Weaber says. “My goal is that in 5-10 years, my work reflects both my passion for cattle and serving producers, ensuring the industry continues thriving.”

The Whitehead Ranches Scholarship is sponsored by HYFA. The scholarship honors Loyd Whitehead of Texas — an instrumental part of HYFA in its early years, serving on the board of directors and as financial chairman.

Belcher gets National Hereford Queen Scholarship

Nataleigh Belcher, Twin City, Ga., was awarded the $10,000 National Hereford Queen Scholarship.

Belcher, the 2025 National Hereford Queen, is a freshman at the Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, pursuing

AHA membership as a spokesperson and role model for the Hereford breed.

The National Hereford Queen represents the breed at national shows, sales and events, serving as a longstanding symbol of Hereford tradition. At the recent VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo, Belcher launched her service project, “Courage Kits.” Inspired by her mother’s battle with cancer, Belcher coordinated volunteers, state queens and exhibitor donations to assemble more than 200 care bags, designed to support and uplift cancer patients across the country.

Belcher completed her reign during the National Hereford Show at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 26.

The National Queen Scholarship is the result of a partnership between NHW and HYFA created to elevate the queen program and assist the queen with her education and tuition costs.

Ten youth honored with Vanier

Ten NJHA members each received a $10,000 Vanier Family Scholarship, totaling $100,000 of financial support.

“This year marks a truly special milestone for HYFA’s scholarship program,” says Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation.

“Throughout the past decade, thanks to the generosity of the Vanier family, we’ve awarded $1 million in scholarships to 100 young people who represent the bright future of the Hereford community. It’s truly an honor to continue Jack and Donna Vanier’s legacy. Their deep belief in education, youth and the Hereford family continues to inspire

The Vanier family believes the work ethic young people learn growing up in the Hereford breed sets them apart in today’s workforce.

The 2025 Vanier Scholarship recipients are:

Sam Birdsall, Torrington, Wyo., is a junior at K-State pursuing a dual degree in agricultural economics and accounting. Following his undergraduate degree, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in economics, specializing in finance and land management.

“I want younger people to be able to come to me for guidance, whether that means offering advice, sharing lessons I’ve learned or connecting them with someone else who can help,” says Birdsall, NJHA vice chairman. “I also spend time studying the economic and business challenges facing agriculture, so that I can be a resource for the next generation as they navigate similar issues.”

Matt Bruns, North Platte, Neb., is a senior at K-State, where he is majoring in animal sciences and industry, with the goal to become a livestock auctioneer. He spent time interning for Boviteq, where he gained firsthand knowledge and an understanding of the struggles producers go through to produce elite genetics.

“Combining my passion in marketing and interest in beef cattle reproductive technologies, I am confident I can become a trusted resource to increase profitability for ranchers,” Bruns says.

Jalyn Davis, Maple Hill, Kan., is a junior at K-State, pursuing a degree in animal sciences and industry with a focus on communications and marketing.

“I have always admired the professionals who serve the NJHA: their passion for the breed, dedication to junior members and commitment to providing leadership opportunities inspire me,” Davis says. “In five to 10 years, I see myself following their example by building a career that not only promotes the cattle industry but also fosters the next generation of leaders in agriculture.”

Mason Glascock, Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., is a senior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in agricultural ecosystem sciences. His career goals

Pictured (l to r): Beth Mansfield, NHW president; National Hereford Queen Scholarship winner, Nataleigh Belcher, Twin City, Ga.; and Bellana Putz, NHW president-elect.

focus on assisting farmers and ranchers with things such as crop analysis, soil management, soil mapping and livestock monitoring. He also hopes to receive his remote pilot certification and pesticide license.

“Over time, I also want to teach farmers how to use these tools themselves, providing training and oneon-one support to help strengthen their operations and ensure they can thrive in a changing agricultural industry,” Glascock says.

Clayton Hayes of Ada, Okla., is a junior studying agricultural business at OSU. Future career goals include entrepreneurship, owning his own company that offers land surveying, real estate and appraisal services focused on serving farmers and ranchers.

“My goal is to support farmers, ranchers and rural landowners by providing accurate surveys, fair property valuations and trusted real estate guidance,” he says. “I want to

goals that include agricultural law and business.

“My ambition is to use this foundation to address the critical challenges of global food security by bridging the gap between producers and the consumers who depend on them,” she says. “I want to be part of the conversations that will later shape agricultural policy and trade, ensuring that the producer’s voice is represented in decisions that impact the future of our industry.”

Hannah Oleson, Arkdale, Wis., is a sophomore at South Dakota State University, studying animal science and construction technology. She has future dreams of pursuing a master’s degree while also continuing to develop and build her purebred Hereford herd. Oleson’s hard working mindset doesn’t waver toward her future.

“I’ve learned that success isn’t bought,” she says. “It’s earned in the quiet hours before dawn, in the commitment to your livestock and in the willingness to keep learning.”

“I am currently building my network to earn a sales role,” Putz says. “Sales is about knowing the value of your product, the unique differentials and listening to the buyer.”

Salem Sifford, Goldvein, Va., is a senior at Virginia Polytechnic State University, studying dairy science and serving as the state assistant livestock judging coach. The NJHA chairman aspires to work in higher education; she plans to pursue her master’s degree after completing her undergraduate education.

“I see myself serving as a livestock judging coach and associate professor at a four-year university,” Sifford says. “I hope to continue judging myself, while growing my Hereford operation.”

Harlee Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky., is a sophomore at Butler Community College, studying agribusiness. Entering her final year serving on the NJHA board of directors, she hopes to give back to the agricultural community and youth leadership programs, while

Back row (l to r): HYFA board members, Jill Bielema, Ray Ramsey and Bruce Everhart; Vanier Scholarship winners, Matt Bruns, North Platte, Neb.; Clayton Hayes, Ada, Okla.; Mason Glascock, Fraziers Bottom, W.Va.; T.R. Putz, Otley, Iowa; and Sam Birdsall, Torrington, Wyo.; and HYFA board members, Kathy Buchholz, George Sprague and Bill King. Front row (l to r): Vanier Scholarship winners, Salem Sifford, Goldvein, Va.; Jalyn Davis, Maple Hill, Kan.; Hannah Oleson, Arkdale, Wis.; Harlee Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky.; and Kaylee Lunsford, Fort Scott, Kan.

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NATIONAL SHOW FEMALES AND BULLS OF THE YEAR WIN BRONZES

National and regional Hereford show bull and female of the year winners, along with premier exhibitor awards, recognize Hereford breeders and exhibitors who present their cattle at the national level. To earn the

coveted bronze cattle trophies, exhibitors collect points throughout the year by showing at national and regional events. Points were calculated throughout the 2024-25 show season, which ran from May 2024 through April 2025.

H

and Hawes Cattle, Athens Texas.

National Horned Show Female of the Year

KD Lucky For You 363L ET, owned by Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore.

This year’s winners were recognized Oct. 26 in Kansas City, Mo., following the conclusion of the National Hereford Show champion female drive at the American Royal.

National Horned Show Bull of the Year

C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET, owned by Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

National awards

National Polled Show Female of the Year

BL TB Pixie L369 ET owned by Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas; Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss.;

National Polled Show Bull of the Year  Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, owned by Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev.

Not pictured: National Horned Show Female of the Year and Northwest Horned Show Female of the Year went to Fallon and Gunnar Gohr,

National Polled Show Female of the Year and Southwest Polled Show Female of the Year went to Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas; Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss.; and Hawes Cattle, Athens, Texas. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Bryan Ivy, Hawes Cattle; Jason Hoffman,

National Polled Show Bull of the Year and Southwest Polled Show Bull of the Year went to Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Jason Hoffman, Hoffman Ranch; Kari, Skeeter and Don Brumley, Brumley Farms; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.

Show Bulls & Females of the Year

Northwest Polled Show Bull of the Year went to Malone Hereford Farm, Emporia, Kan. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Brian, Alton and Marie Malone, Malone Hereford Farm; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.

Northwest region awards

Polled Show Female of the Year

BK CMCC Money To Burn 446M ET, owned by Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore.

Polled Show Bull of the Year  KJ 960E Statement 764K, owned by Malone Hereford Farm, Emporia, Kan.

Horned and Polled Premier Exhibitor  Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho.

Not pictured: Northwest Polled Show Female of the Year went to Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore.

Polled Show Female of the Year

KJ 746D Coco Carmel 321L ET, owned by Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.

Northeast region awards

Polled Show Bull of the Year

CHF Man In the Mirror 3205 ET, owned by Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, W.Va.

Northeast Polled Show Female of the Year went to Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Kari Brumley, Brumley Farms; Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.; and Nataleigh Belcher,

Northeast Polled Premier Exhibitor went to Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Austin Bahner, Marty and Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo.; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.

Northeast Polled Show Bull of the Year to Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, W.Va. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Amy and David Taylor, Cottage Hill Farm; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.

Polled Premier Exhibitor  Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo.

Horned Show Female of the Year and Horned Premier Exhibitor KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET, owned by Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y

Horned Show Bull of the Year  SILO H18 Brandston 2404 ET, owned by Silo Creek Farm, New Windsor, Md.; and Lane and Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md.

Northeast Horned Show Female of the Year and Northeast Horned Premier Exhibitor went to Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Megan Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y.; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.

Northeast Horned Show Bull of the Year went to Silo Creek Farm, New Windsor, Md.; and Lane and Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Kyle Lemmon, Lemmon Cattle Co.; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.

Polled Show Female of the Year

GGSC Coral 103L ET, owned by Morgan Riley, College Grove, Tenn.

Polled Show Bull of the Year  KRM 9160 Follow Me 8G L35 ET, owned by McGuffee Herefords, Mendenhall, Miss. and Michael Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M.

Polled Premier Exhibitor Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, S.C.

Horned Show Female of the Year and Horned Premier Exhibitor HAW KLD McKinley 704L ET, owned by Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss.

Horned Show Bull of the Year  RCC Deebo 370, owned by River Circle Farm, Hartsville, Tenn.

Not pictured: Southeast Horned Show Bull of the Year went to River Circle Farm, Hartsville, Tenn.

Southeast region awards

Southeast Polled Show Female of the Year went to Morgan Riley, College Grove, Tenn. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Foster Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.

Southeast Polled Premier Exhibitor went to Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, S.C.

Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Amberlyn and Graylyn Christenbury, Starr, S.C; and Nataleigh Belcher,

Southeast Polled Show Bull of the Year went to McGuffee Herefords, Mendenhall, Miss.; and Michael Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M. Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Kyle, Libby and Peyton Pérez, Pérez Cattle Co.; Chris Stephens, Wesson, Miss.; Tonya Pérez, Pérez Cattle Co.; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.

Southwest region awards

Southeast Horned Show Female of the Year and Southeast Horned Premier Exhibitor went to Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss.

Pictured (l to r): Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator; Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas; Bryan Ivy, Gary and Debbie Hawes, Hawes Cattle; and Clay and Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss.

Horned Show Female of the Year

GKB 1314 Cher M127 ET, owned by GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

Horned and Polled Premier Exhibitor

GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

Horned Show Bull of the Year  HD WF Air Express 3323 ET, owned by Hayes Devine of Chickasha, Okla.

Not pictured: Southwest Horned Show Bull of the Year went to Hayes Devine of Chickasha, Okla.

Southwest Horned Show Female of the Year went to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla. Southwest Horned and Polled Premier Exhibitor went to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas. Pictured is Bailey Clanton, AHA national shows coordinator (left), and Kathy Buchholz, GKB Cattle.

CHAMPIONS NAMED IN HISTORIC HEREFORD SHOW

Hawes Cattle, Athens, Texas; Jeff Paulsen, Preston, Iowa; and Garrett Post, Shabbona, Ill., showed the grand champion bull, and Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, took home the grand champion female

the 19th World Hereford Conference, Oct. 22-26, in Kansas City, Mo.

Bald-faced cattle filled Governors Exposition Hall for the event, and hundreds of spectators from around the world viewed the exhibition in

Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., sorted the 121-head female show and 44-head

“It’s an honor, and it’s fun judging Hereford cattle at the American Royal … In 1899 they started this, and Herefords are still here,” Jensen said before selecting the champion bull.

“We still have a very good place — and we didn’t have to change them.

BK Pre Game 9113L

Grand and champion senior bull, Hawes Cattle, Athens, Texas; Jeff Paulsen, Preston, Iowa; and Garrett Post, Shabbona, Ill., with a Feb. 17, 2023, son of H The Profit 8426 ET.

ECR HDF Travis 3503 ET

Reserve grand and reserve champion senior bull, Hollis Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., with an April 7, 2023, son of CRR 719 Catapult 109.

(UDDR),

(TEAT),

(FAT), ribeye

(REA), marbling (MARB), baldy maternal index (BMI$), Brahman influence index (BII$), and Certified Hereford Beef index(CHB$).

In the bull show, BK Pre Game 9113L, a Feb. 17, 2023, son of H The Profit 8426 ET, exhibited by Hawes Cattle, Jeff Paulsen and Garrett Post, claimed grand champion and champion senior bull honors. The winning entry was later slapped the supreme champion bull across all breeds exhibited at the American Royal. Hollis Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., showed the reserve grand champion bull, ECR HDF Travis 3503 ET, an April 7, 2023, son of CRR 719 Catapult 109. Fawcett’s entry also represented the senior bull division.  Landry Allan showed the grand champion female, BACC 241 Haley 472. His female is a Nov. 17, 2024, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET, and was also named champion senior heifer calf. The reserve grand champion female title went to Ty Pezanoski, Peru, Ill., with his champion junior yearling female, HAWK Priya 11M ET, a Feb. 24, 2024, daughter of H The Profit 8426 ET. Both of these females topped the junior entries the day before.

Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., was named the premier breeder and premier exhibitor.

To view complete results from

Additional division results

Champion spring heifer calf: Thompson Herefords, Amity, Mo., with TH MGT Miss America 2517ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Jase and Josie Beltz, Canton, Kan., with JB Nora 59N by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET.

Champion junior heifer calf: Brynlee and Madelyn Thompson, Amity, Mo., with DJF Miss Roller 17N ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with BF 8426 Cocktail Hour 5001 ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Nora Werk, Manhattan, Kan., with Werk Rachael 4100 ET by KSU Land Grant 153 ET.

Champion intermediate yearling female: Nora Werk, with H BL TB Pixie 496 ET by Bar JZ On Demand.

Reserve champion intermediate yearling female: Henley and Beckett Barber, Amarillo, Texas, with BR GKB Sparks M177 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Champion spring yearling female: Haxton Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with Hoffman Debbie 4370 ET by Bar JZ On Demand.

Reserve champion spring yearling female: Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with ECR SQCF D87 Luna 424 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Reserve champion junior yearling female: Elayna, Brooke and Breanna Aue, Auburndale, Wis., with Wildcat Overtone 4061 ET by ECR Copper Candi 1333ET.

Champion senior yearling female: Jase and Josie Beltz, with JB Lainey 65L ET by CHEZ/PUGH/HARA Logic 8815F ET.

Reserve champion senior yearling female: Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss., with BK PR Loves Good 3053L ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Champion cow-calf pair: Hayden Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with Churchill Lady 2286K ET by KCF Bennett Resolve G595.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair: Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., and Eichler Livestock, Aberdeen, S.D., with Gathering Leader 333 by R Leader 6964.

Vada Vickland, Longmont, Colo., with JPV Gunnison

Reserve champion spring bull calf: Hayden Hoffman, with Hoffman Then Some

Rocking E Herefords, Putnam, Okla., with RER 923

High Stakes 510N ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion junior bull calf: Brumley Farms, with BF 222 023H Gunsmoke 500N by Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET.

GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., with BF GKB 5502 McCrae 200M ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Reserve champion senior bull calf: Carly Kolterman, Garland, Neb., with KOLT HAHN 9 Lives by EXR Platinum 9200 ET.

Champion intermediate yearling bull: Sloane and Saige Beerwinkle, Earth, Texas; and Jared and Kati Richardson, Henrietta, Texas, with SMB KTRCC Pendleton

Reserve champion intermediate yearling bull: Prairie Rose Cattle Co., Sherman, Ill., with PRCC Freedom 437M ET by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16.

Coyote Ridge Ranch, LaSalle, Colo., and Pied Piper Farms, Hamlin, Texas, with CRR 156J Affinity 479 by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET.

Reserve champion yearling bull: GKB Cattle, with HAWK GKB Buckle Up 31M ET

Premier breeder and premier exhibitor: Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev.

ALLAN AND PEZANOSKI CROWNED JUNIOR HEREFORD SHOW CHAMPIONS

Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, won grand champion female Oct. 25, at the 2025 American Royal junior Hereford show in Kansas City, Mo. This year’s show was held in conjunction with the 19th World Hereford Conference (WHC) and international Young Breeders Competition (YBC). Much of the YBC

which concluded with a team fitting and showmanship contest at the American Royal.

Chris Mullinix, Manhattan, Kan., evaluated the 90-head show.

“What a crowd, what a venue and what an experience this has been for me,” he said before selecting the champions.

BACC 241 Haley 472, is a Nov. 17, 2024, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET from the senior heifer calf division.

Ty Pezanoski, Peru, Ill., and HAWK Priya 11M ET, claimed reserve grand champion female honors. The Feb. 24, 2024, daughter of H The Profit 8426 ET was also named the champion junior yearling female.

To view complete results from the junior Hereford show at the American

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$).

BACC 241 Haley 472

Grand and champion senior heifer calf, with a Nov. 17, 2024, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

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LADIES OF THE ROYAL DRAWS INTERNATIONAL CROWD

The seats in the American Royal’s Wagstaff Arena were full as Hereford breeders from around the world convened for the 2025 Ladies of the Royal — International Edition. Held in conjunction with the American Royal National Hereford Show and World Hereford Conference, the sale was the culmination of a remarkable week in Kansas City, Mo., with U.S. and international consignors and buyers taking part in the special sale.

When auctioneer Justin Stout tapped his gavel for the final time, 9.50 females averaged $16,474, one flush fetched $16,000, 46 embryos averaged $2,687 and 300 semen units averaged $106.

Top lots

Sandhill Farms, Haviland, Kan., topped the sale with lot 9, SHF Oksana 2912 M153 ET. Half-interest in their consignment, a Feb. 6, 2024, bred female by Birdwell New Standard 2912 ET, sold to Baker Cattle Farms, Norman Park, Ga., for $50,000.

Lot 1, BF 222 027H Benelli 512N, sold for $18,000 to Jensen Ranch, Courtland, Kan. The Feb. 7, 2025, daughter of Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, consigned by Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., was the high-selling open female.

Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont., consigned lot 16, the opportunity to flush HH Miss Advance 8046F to the bull of the buyer’s choice. Selling for $16,000, the flush of the Jan. 5, 2018, female sired by HH Advance 5148C ET, was purchased by Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.

Genetic lots from international consignors were a sale highlight. Lots 18A, 18B and 17 were the high-selling embryo consignments. Lot 18A, two sets of five IVF embryos from Anitas Panza 11, sired by Ancares Picante 25 and consigned by Las Anitas, Feliciano,

Durazno, Uruguay, sold for $4,000 each to Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D., and MJT Cattle Co. Ltd., Edgerton, Alberta. Lot 18B, two sets of five IVF embryos from Anitas Forc Boomer 13-54 TE, sired by Ancares Cascarilla 21 TE, also consigned by Las Anitas, sold to Lindskov’s LT Ranch and MJT Cattle Co. Ltd., for $4,000 each. Consigned by Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont., lot 17, three IVF embryos from BR Validated B413 6035 7098 sired by Churchill Stampede 486M ET, sold for $4,000 each to Grand Meadows Farm, Ada, Mich.

The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) kicked the event off with the sale of its street sign. On display at the next VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo and in the American Hereford Association (AHA) headquarters year-round, this is an NJHA tradition and opportunity to support the future of the Hereford breed. Churchill Cattle Co. purchased

The AHA is thankful for the bidders, buyers and consignors who make the Ladies of the Royal Sale a

This year’s Ladies of the Royal — International Edition boasted a large crowd from across the globe.

Attendees peruse the sale offering during the pre-sale social.

Kari Brumley shows the Brumley Farms consignment in the sale ring.

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A LABOR OF LOVE

Fourth-generation Hereford breeder crowned 2026 National Hereford Queen.

The butterflies in Lauren Wingler’s stomach grew stronger with each name that was called. When the second-to-last name was called — and she realized she was the 2026 National Hereford Queen — time slowed down.

“For a second, I couldn’t believe it was real,” she recalls. “The sound of people clapping all blurred together. I remember taking a deep breath and feeling tears fill my eyes — not just because I was happy, but because I realized how much this moment meant.”

A native of Christiana, Tenn., Lauren is a fourth-generation Hereford breeder. Serving as the 2026 National Hereford Queen is a dream come true and a way to further cultivate her family’s legacy in the breed.

Age: 18

Parents: Russ and Sally Wingler

Siblings: Foster Wingler

College and degree program: Lauren is a freshman at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she is pursuing a degree in agricultural business with a concentration in agricultural law.

Extracurricular activities and hobbies: Outside of school, Lauren is a member of the Tennessee Junior Hereford Association and the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA). She was involved in 4-H throughout high school, competing in the beef project and earning senior level I and II honors at the Tennessee State 4-H Roundup.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time on her family’s Cedar Forest Farm, working with her cattle and helping younger exhibitors in the

showring. She also loves traveling to livestock shows, meeting new people and sharing her passion for the Hereford breed and agriculture.

NJHA membership: The NJHA isn’t just an organization to Lauren; it’s a family.

“Being a member of the NJHA has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Through the NJHA, I’ve not only grown as a cattle exhibitor but also as a leader, communicator and advocate for the Hereford breed,” Lauren says. “The association has given me opportunities to meet amazing people from across the country who share the same passion for Hereford cattle and agriculture that I do.”

From attending the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) and the Faces of Leadership conference to participating in contests and community outreach, the NJHA has taught Lauren the importance of responsibility, teamwork and dedication.

family does — it’s who we are.”

Family history in the Hereford business: Lauren’s family’s involvement in the Hereford business runs deep — she is proud to be a fourth-generation Hereford breeder. What started decades ago with her great-grandparents has continued through the generations, becoming not just a business, but a family tradition and way of life.

Growing up, Lauren spent countless hours in the barn and at shows. Her mom, a past president of the National Hereford Women (NHW), is one of her greatest inspirations. Watching her lead with grace, confidence and a heart for service emphasized the importance of giving back to the breed that has given Lauren’s family so much. Her example has motivated Lauren to follow in her footsteps by serving the Hereford breed as National Hereford Queen.

Titles held prior to National Hereford Queen: 2025-2026 Tennessee Hereford Queen

When did you set your sights on the national crown? “I first set my sights on the National Hereford Queen crown when I was a young girl watching the queens in the showring at JNHE,” Lauren says. “I remember being in awe of how poised, kind and confident they were — they represented everything I admired about the Hereford breed and the people in it. From that moment on, I knew that one day I wanted to stand in their place and serve the breed that had given me so much.”

As Lauren grew older and became more involved in the Tennessee Junior Hereford Association and the NJHA, that dream only grew stronger.

Lauren Wingler, 2026 National Hereford Queen

“For me, running for National Hereford Queen isn’t just about achieving a goal — it’s about honoring the people and experiences that have shaped me and giving back to the breed that has been such a big part of my life and my family’s legacy.”

Who inspired you to run for National Hereford Queen? “The person who has inspired me most to run for National Hereford Queen is my mom, Sally. Watching her serve the NHW showed me what true leadership, grace and dedication to the Hereford breed look like,” Lauren says. “She has always encouraged me to work hard, stay humble and use every opportunity to give back to the breed that has shaped our family for generations.”

In addition to her mom, Lauren has been inspired by the past National Hereford Queens. Their kindness and passion for the Hereford breed left a lasting impression.

“Seeing those role models — both within my family and across the country — motivated me to follow in their footsteps,” Lauren says. “Their influence has shaped not only my dream of wearing the crown but also my desire to serve others and continue the proud tradition of the program.”

What advice do you have for future princesses running for the National Hereford Queen title?

“My biggest piece of advice is to be yourself and let your genuine passion for the Hereford breed shine through,” Lauren says. “Don’t focus on trying to be perfect — focus on being real. The Hereford family values authenticity, kindness and dedication, and those qualities will take you further than anything else.”

She says to take every opportunity to learn, grow, get involved and step out of your comfort zone. Every moment can teach something valuable.

“Most importantly, remember why you’re doing it,” Lauren says. “This title isn’t just about wearing a crown — it’s about representing a breed

New National Hereford queen

and a community that has shaped generations. If you carry that pride and love for the Hereford breed in everything you do, you’ll already be a queen at heart.”

What are your goals as the new National Hereford Queen?

“As the National Hereford Queen, my main goal is to represent the Hereford breed with pride, professionalism and passion,” Lauren says. “I want to be a strong voice for the breed while inspiring juniors to get involved and find their place within the Hereford family — just like I did.”

Lauren hopes to encourage youth involvement by connecting with junior members at shows, contests and events. She wants to promote the Hereford breed and its values across the country and honor the legacy of the queens before her through kindness, service and leadership — making others feel the same pride and love for the Hereford breed that has been passed down through her family for generations.

What makes the Hereford breed special to you? “The Hereford breed is special to me because it represents so much more than just cattle — it represents family, tradition and a way of life that I’ve been blessed to grow

The Hereford breed has taught Lauren important life lessons and given her a community that feels like family.

“To me, the Hereford breed isn’t just about raising cattle — it’s about carrying on a legacy,” Lauren says. “It’s about honoring the generations before me while helping build a stronger future for those who will come after. The Hereford breed has shaped who I am today, and it will always hold a very special place in my heart.”

Describe your experience running for National Hereford Queen:

“Running for National Hereford Queen has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life,” Lauren says. “From the moment I decided to run, I knew it would challenge me to grow — not only as a leader but as a person.”

Throughout the experience, each conversation reminded Lauren how special the Hereford breed is and how much heart and dedication go into keeping its legacy alive.

“This journey has taught me confidence, grace and the importance of staying true to myself,” Lauren says. “Whether preparing for interviews, meeting new people or representing my home state, I’ve learned that being part of the Hereford family means more than a

Pictured (l to r): 2025 National Hereford Queen, Nataleigh Belcher; 2026 National Hereford Queen, Lauren Wingler; first runner-up, McKenna Gatz; second runner-up, Morgan Firlus; third runner-up, Emma Lewis; and Miss Congeniality, Reese Pinkerton.

A ROYAL FAREWELL

I’ve heard people say a crown is just an accessory — a piece of metal and jewels that shines under bright lights. But this year, I learned that a crown can hold 1,000 stories.

Mine carries the dust of showrings, the laughter of juniors, the long miles traveled and the quiet moments when I stood at a backdrop and just breathed it all in. It carries the sound of little boots running toward me with ribbons in hand and the gentle reminder that no matter where life takes me, the Hereford barn will always feel like home.

When I was crowned the 2025 National Hereford Queen, I thought I understood what that title meant — representing the breed, attending events and being someone the younger girls could look up to. But this year became something I never could’ve planned. It became a year of growing up, finding my voice and realizing that leadership doesn’t come from standing in front; it comes from kneeling down beside someone and saying, “You belong here.”

There were moments of absolute joy, such as standing in the ring surrounded by kids who reminded me of myself, or traveling to places I never thought I’d go, where strangers became family. And there were quiet moments too, like hotel rooms after long days, truck rides at sunrise and those still seconds when I’d look at my sash and think, “Wow. This is real.”

The people I met along the way have changed me. To the juniors, you are the heartbeat of this breed. You’re the reason I showed up with a full heart every single time. Your smiles, your stories and your love for

When I look back on this year, I won’t remember the long drives or early mornings. I’ll remember the sparkle in a little girl’s eyes when she told me her heifer’s name. I’ll remember the warmth of this

To everyone who believed in me, you turned my dream into a journey, my journey into a purpose and my purpose into something I’ll carry forever.

Retiring National Hereford Queen Nataleigh Belcher leads in a class of heifers during the American Royal Hereford show alongside newly crowned National Hereford Queen Lauren Wingler.

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JOSH and AMY SPAETH 2515 250th St. Cadott, WI 54727

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Eric, Rosie, Briana, Rhett and Madison Katzenberger Monroe, WI 608-214-1154 ekatz@tds.net

Nick and Lenore Katzenberger Pearl City, IL www.plumriverranch.com

Joyce Bevan Jason, Jaclyn, Mya and Bianca Bevan 1681 Austin Rd. Platteville, WI 53818 bvbbeef@outlook.com jaclyn@jaclynbevan Jackie 608-732-4251

Chuck and Tracy Badertscher 4313 Cannonball Tr. Dodgeville, WI 53533 608-574-2002 Chuck 608-574-3858 Tracy ctbad2@hotmail.com

Tod, Sondra, Blake and Bryce Brancel W7874 Hwy. 23 Endeavor, WI 53950 608-617-6949 cell 608-697-9026

Ben and Gail Brancel 608-981-2003 brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com

Mark Friedrich and Family 1454 70th Ave. Roberts, WI 54028 715-760-2350 markfriedrich@yahoo.com

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E5198 N. Water Dr. Manawa, WI 54949

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Butch and Maryellen W16163 U.S. Hwy. 10 Fairchild, WI 54741

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Brandon 715-533-2470

Garritt 715-586-0033

Michael 715-533-3370

Ryan, Tiff and Andrew Timm 507-433-1183

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ccowles@hereford.org

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2026 Cattlemen’s Congress

The American Hereford Association is excited to welcome you to Oklahoma City, Okla., for the National Hereford Show at Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Hereford Sale, Jan. 7-10. Hereford Night in OKC will take place Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Barn 3 Sale Arena.

National Hereford Junior Female Show — Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Show judge — Chris Effling, Highmore, S.D.

Show order: all horned followed by all polled

• 3 p.m. — Hereford Pen Show Happy Hour

National Hereford Pen Show — Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 11 a.m.

Show judges — Tommy Mead, Midville, Ga.; Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa; and Jeff Ward, Laramie, Wyo.

• 11 a.m. — Commercial Cattlemen’s Certified Hereford Beef® Luncheon

• 1 p.m. — Commercial Female Sale

National Hereford Bull Show — Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Show judges — Shane Werk, Manhattan, Kan., and Nate Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D.

Show order: alternating horned, polled

Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale — Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 6 p.m.

• 4 p.m. — Sale Cattle on Display

National Hereford Female Show — Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Show judges — Shane Werk, Manhattan, Kan., and Nate Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D.

Show order: alternating polled, horned

Hereford Herdsman of the Year

The 2026 Herdsman of the Year will be recognized at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla., Jan. 10. The winner will be announced before the champion Hereford

farm’s C-Lock system, adding individual feed conversion data to the list of the many measures they record throughout the year. Working alongside the Hunt family to make genetic

In addition to working with customers, Diego handles feeding, daily management and care of show cattle, preparation and management of sale cattle, and clipping and prepping for shows.

This year marked an incredible year for the program with Stellpflug All That ET and NJW 119E 142 Proud 35L being named reserve horned and polled bulls at the NWSS as well as BK Ella Mamacita 464M ET and BK Lavish Points 3045L ET winning both owned female titles at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo in Louisville. None of Buck Cattle Co.’s success would be possible without their crew both at home and on the road.

“I am truly honored to be considered as a nominee for Herdsman of the Year,” Diego says. “The past nominees, past Herdsman of the Year winners, as well as this year’s nominees, are some of the most talented, dedicated and hard-working men and women in this industry. It is incredibly humbling to be thought of in the same breath as those I admire and consider friends, mentors and colleagues.”

Ethan Moore Moore Cattle Co.

Ethan Moore, Madill, Okla., has been active in the cattle industry for more than 20 years. He graduated from Oklahoma State University (OSU) with an agricultural business degree. Today, Ethan and his family own Moore Cattle Co., a seedstock operation that produces elite Hereford and Maine-Anjou seedstock. His goal has always been to produce high-quality cattle that thrive in all sectors of the industry. Ethan selects cattle that combine performance, power and eye appeal with both the showring extras and the maternal traits needed to produce long after their show career for his family’s extensive ET and AI program. Moore Cattle Co. often partners with Buck Cattle Co. to present, market and place successful show stock.

2018 with a degree in animal science. Garrett began working at DelHawk Cattle Co. in 2010 and became a fulltime employee in 2018 after graduating from college. When DelHawk Cattle Co. transitioned to Hawk Livestock in the summer of 2019, Garrett continued his work with the operation.

Garrett currently assists with the day-to-day operations at Hawk Livestock, and he works with the show and sale cattle. Hawk Livestock raised the grand champion polled and horned females at the 2022 JNHE, and most recently, the reserve grand champion female in the open and junior shows at the 2025 American Royal. He also showed the grand champion Hereford bull and supreme champion at the American Royal.

Hawk Livestock utilizes ET and IVF programs extensively. Garrett enjoys watching and learning from the many talented people in the Hereford breed. He loves working with current and new Hawk Livestock customers of all ages.

Trent Ray T/R Cattle Co.

Trent Ray, Glencoe, Okla., owns and operates T/R Cattle Co. and R&R Animal Therapy alongside his wife, Leslie, and their son, Kase. Trent grew up in Berwick, Ill., raising and showing livestock with his siblings. Trent attributes much of his success to the knowledge and skills he acquired from valuable industry mentors.

Ethan and his wife, Sierra, both got their start in the industry through their junior show careers, and they’re excited to raise their children in the cattle industry. Many of the cattle they raise will serve as junior projects, and they focus heavily on young people. The Moores remain actively involved with junior exhibitors that have purchased cattle from their program to help provide many of the same opportunities they enjoyed. Many of the cattle they’ve raised have stood at the backdrop at national shows.

Outside of the seedstock industry, Ethan works with cattle producers daily through his family’s OKBRAND Fencing Products, an agricultural and industrial wire product brand produced by Oklahoma Steel and Wire and Iowa Steel and Wire. Ethan is very grateful and humbled to be considered for this award among this field of great stockmen. This isn’t a oneperson-award. It takes a whole team to make this happen, and he is fortunate to be surrounded by great people.

Garrett Post Hawk Livestock

Garrett Post, Shabbona, Ill., grew up showing Hereford cattle. He graduated from Black Hawk East College with his associate degree before transferring to OSU and graduating in

As a junior exhibitor, Trent was honored with many national titles while having the opportunity to be part of several impactful breed associations. In 2016, Trent graduated from OSU, with a degree in animal sciences and a minor in agricultural business. He was part of the Redlands Community College and OSU livestock judging teams.

Since 2016, T/R Cattle Co. has produced many national champions at shows across the country. Trent and the crew were named polled premier breeder at the 2024 and 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress and raised the reserve champion horned female at the 2024 JNHE.

Trent and Leslie work hard to raise elite purebred cattle. They take pride in their cow herd and are focused on making the best AI sires, show heifers, replacements and donor-type females they possibly can. Together, they are working diligently on improving their herd by increasing the number of ET calves they have each year and marketing embryos in several notable genetic sales.

Trent believes that hard work, dependability and integrity drive the success of their operation. At T/R Cattle they strive to help their customers succeed in and out of the showring. The tradition of the Hereford breed and its values drive T/R Cattle Co.’s day-to-day management decisions.

From 2022-2024, T/R Cattle Co. provided the Lot 1 Foundation Female in the National Hereford Sale to help support the JNHE and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. T/R Cattle is honored to be the annual title sponsor for the JNHE horned female show. The Hereford breed means the world to the Ray family, and working alongside the breed’s staff and youth each year is particularly special.

Trent is extremely grateful and honored to be a nominee for the Hereford Herdsman amongst many respected fellow cattlemen in the Hereford breed.

EDENBURN FAMILY FARM

1764 U.S. RT. 136 Penfield, IL 61862

Buddy 217-649-0108

Bailey 217-714-4955

Cody 217-871-9708 edenburnfamilyfarm@gmail.com

Jack and Sherry Lowderman

Monte, Carrie and Rhett

Brent, Kris, Blake, and Morgan

Cody and Abby P.O. Box 488 Macomb, IL 61455

Monte 309-255-0110 info@lowderman.com www.lowderman. com

Dave: 217-621-1761 Elise: 217-621-6864 davehackett91@yahoo.com 35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664 bhrnds@speednet.com

Brent, cell 217-971-5897

Kevin and Lauren Bafford 10600 Damery Rd.

Mound, IL 62513 Kevin 217-454-5126 Lauren 217-521-8224 baffordfarms@gmail.com

Tuscola, IL 61953

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Steve Lorenzen 17696 E. 1825th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924

Adam Harms 217-369-3609

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Floyd and Annette 815-712-5735

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Regenerative RANCHING Diversify Ranch Species and Income

Regenerative RANCHING Regenerative RANCHING

| by Katie Miller

Adding livestock species to a ranch’s managed grazing can yield multiple benefits.

Nearly 50% of the Oswalt Ranch in south central Oklahoma is brushy and cannot be grazed by cattle. But this land is still suited for regenerative grazing practices, just with smaller ruminants — such as sheep and goats.

Joe Pokay, Noble Research Institute’s general ranch manager, recently introduced more than 500 goats to Oswalt Ranch and their grazing management plan. In a short time, they already see some of the benefits of diversifying grazing livestock on ranchland, including increased grazing land utilization, diversified ranch income, natural brush removal and reduced parasite loads.

While some aspects of diversifying a ranch’s livestock may seem daunting, such as shoring up ranch infrastructure and fencing, it is worth it, Pokay says. He offers these six tips for ranchers before they begin.

Learn more about sheep and goats Pokay encourages ranchers to find people familiar with the species they’d like to add to their ranch and ask questions. There is a lot to learn about small ruminants, from breeds to nutrition and even ways to protect your new stock — such as using livestock guardian dogs.

When researching sheep and goats, or any new species of livestock, Pokay suggests doing so through the lens of your operation, which will help with the next step.

The small ruminant management and selection at Oswalt Ranch may differ from your own, depending on your

“Know what you are trying to achieve,” Pokay says. “What are your

Once you have clearly defined your operation’s goals, you can choose your stock accordingly. After researching goat breeds, Pokay selected Spanish crosses for their size and hardiness.

goats may be better suited for meat goat markets, Oswalt Ranch’s goals emphasize production per acre rather

Infrastructure is key when adding goats to the mix

Optimizing production per acre means ranchers need to find ways to use every square inch of land available in regenerative ranching practices. Smaller ruminants, such as goats, require different infrastructure than cattle. Pokay suggests making any needed additions or improvements to your ranch infrastructure before purchasing goats.

For Oswalt Ranch, this meant shoring up one training pasture to make sure its fencing was goat-proof, selecting step-in posts and electric polywire fencing, and purchasing goat feeders and water troughs. Finding a feeder for the livestock guardian dogs that wouldn’t allow the goats to help themselves was also a surprising challenge Pokay encountered along the way.

Train your sheep and goats to use electric fence

Pokay trained all 500 goats to recognize polywire fencing inside a tight, goat-proof pasture near the ranch headquarters.

Since the pasture was secure, he could acclimate the goats to electric fencing without worrying about the occasional escapee wandering too far.

While some of Noble’s other ranches already use electric polywire to rotationally graze Dorper sheep, training the goats did require some trial and error. By adjusting the height of the polywire and adding additional strands, Pokay and his team found a combination that their herd respected.

Joe Pokay observes livestock grazing at Noble’s Red River Ranch.

Photo courtesy of Noble Research Institute.

In their case, three polywires — placed at 10 inches, 15 inches and 20-30 inches above the ground — successfully contained the goats. Interestingly, Pokay also found angling the step-in post to the inside of the pen prevented the goats from slipping under the wire after lifting it up with their horns.

There was even some variation in what constituted successful fencing among the goat population. When Noble added additional bred does from another farm, those animals tested the electric fence differently than the original group purchased for the ranch.

“My tip to getting anything trained is being flexible and adaptive,” Pokay says. “I think that can apply to just any animal, really. Just enjoy the process.”

While flexibility, patience and adaptability were undoubtedly part of the training process, as Pokay and his team would calmly round up any goats that slipped outside of the portable electric fence, stockmanship was the most critical component.

Watching the animals to see when and how they were testing the fence allowed the team to adjust the fencing on the fly, and managing the feedstuffs inside the fence helped the

“I think as long as you train them right and as long as they have something to eat, they won’t push on the fences too much,” Pokay says.

Be committed to multi-species grazing

When tackling a project like adding sheep or goats to your ranch, Pokay suggests seeing it through for at least a year. While new species always come with new challenges, those who want to capture the added benefits of diversifying their ranch need staying power.

“You have to be open to it and open to try new things and learn as you go,” says Pokay. “I think some people get burned out on raising goats. They try it, and they aren’t prepared to give it their full effort. Someone has a bad experience once and won’t continue down the road.”

This commitment also applies to your livestock selection and culling process to keep your diversified ranch profitable.

“We don’t want to prop everything up with a bunch of inputs. We want low-cost ranching and animals adapted to their environment,” Pokay says. “If something looks wormy and needs to be wormed, we separate them from the herd. We maintain a

Manage grazing to reap the rewards of regenerative agriculture

After all the hard work to acclimate sheep and goats to your ranch and its regenerative grazing system, managing their grazing is where you reap the rewards. Like any intensively managed grazing system, stockmanship is paramount as you decide stocking rate, how often to move their paddock, etc.

“If you overstock goats and expect them to be grazing with cattle continually, they will get out a lot,” Pokay says. “Manage feedstuffs to keep them from testing the fencing.”

The Oswalt Ranch goat herd is grazing near ranch headquarters until they finish kidding. Then, they will be rotated through the brushiest portions of the ranch — utilizing plants and forages that cattle can’t, while encouraging diversity in the plant life on the ranch.

“We want to manage for diversity in pastures. There needs to be more than just grasses. There need to be forbs, trees, etc.,” Pokay explains. “Cattle prefer grasses. Sheep prefer forbs, and goats are browsers. See what resources you have on your land and see how they can graze it.”

One day, Pokay hopes to rotate his cattle and goats together through the ranch, although this would come with added challenges, such as making sure small ruminants didn’t have access to high-copper minerals.

Regenerative grazing management doesn’t discourage diversity in livestock and plant life; it encourages it.

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series of articles about regenerative ranching from Noble Research Institute, long trusted by beef cattle producers for supporting the industry with research, education and consultation. Follow the series in future issues of Baldy Advantage and Hereford World, as well as in special 1881 podcasts at Hereford.org Additional regenerative resources and past articles in the series are also at Noble.org

Before adding small ruminants, consider necessary infrastructure additions like a portable feeder pen for guardian dogs.

Photo courtesy of Noble Research Institute.

Stepping into Sustainability

Celebrate What You Already Do

Keep in mind common practices that contribute to sustainability.

When thinking about sustainability, cattle producers sometimes overlook the things they already do that make a positive difference. Or we might hesitate to talk about sustainability because the word has become political. But when we call out the practices we’ve already adopted, we build trust with customers and show that beef producers are ahead of the curve. Many of these practices are commonplace but consider viewing them in a new light as you market, advertise sales, recruit interns and more.

Grazing practices serve as an example. Continuous grazing was common a generation ago. Today, many of us use rotational or adaptive grazing. Moving cattle intentionally translates into fewer purchased fertilizers, improved ground cover and stronger forages. This is a clear step forward in sustainability compared to what we were doing just a few years back.

The forages we use also illustrate advancement. Many of us have added legumes to pastures or seeded diverse forage mixes. Both seed mixes and application techniques have improved measurably compared to those of even 10 years ago. Hopefully, some of these management changes reduced fertilizer bills, too. They may not carry a “green” label, but they’re meaningful conservation practices.

Likewise, animal health management continues to improve over time. Advancements in animal health products and their application mean today’s cattle stay healthier

and produce at higher levels than the cattle of previous generations. We know that healthy cattle convert feed more efficiently, gain faster and waste fewer resources. That’s efficiency and sustainability rolled into one, and it shows just how much better management has become compared to decades past.

Producing more beef with fewer inputs is the ultimate efficiency gain, and it’s something Hereford breeders have been leading in for years.

— Sarah Beth Aubrey

Take credit for genetic improvement

As members of the American Hereford Association, we know genetics play a critical role in all that we do. But, when talking or marketing the sustainability of your operation, do you mention the things that we, as breeders, know are common?

For instance, we know that by using expected progeny differences (EPDs) and careful selection, breeders have made strides in feed efficiency, fertility and carcass quality. Producing more beef with fewer inputs is the ultimate efficiency gain, and it’s something Hereford breeders have been leading in for years. Genetic improvement

contributes greatly to sustainability. This is valuable to discuss with our customers and the public.

Finally, direct marketing beef and consumer connection are practices that have taken off in recent years. Whether selling beef directly to customers or sharing your ranch story online, these efforts build trust and transparency. Consumers value knowing where their beef comes from and how it’s raised. When we share these details, we prove that we’re responsible stewards of land and livestock.

All of this strengthens consumer trust. People want to feel confident in the food they buy, and our stories help provide that assurance. Plus, when we share what we do, we encourage other producers to do the same.

We are already practicing sustainability every day. By sharing photos, short stories or even quick notes about your grazing, herd health or genetic improvement, you promote your brand and the Hereford breed itself.

Let’s continue the conversation.

Editor’s Note: With Stepping into Sustainability, Sarah Beth Aubrey explores the rapidly evolving arena of sustainability. As she explains, “We know our business, and we know we’re the best at what we do. It’s time to step into sustainability and tell our story.”

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

| by Sarah Beth Aubrey

90-Day Bred Recips Registered Hereford Cattle Herd West Terre Haute, IN Matt – 812-870-6968

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Megan – 812-870-3620 Rachel – 812-230-6689

Tanner – 254-485-5080

Terry, Susan and Hayley Hayhurst, Lillian Knust and Delaney Linville

14477 S. Carlisle St. Terre Haute, IN 47802

812-696-2468

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Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer 2538 State Rd. 122 Richmond, IN 47374 765-969-2243 lee@elzehereford.com

Clinkenbeard Farms

201 W. S.R. 58

Edwardsport, IN 47528

812-328-6258

Gordon Clinkenbeard 821-881-8988 cell gjclink@hotmail.com

Brian, Janelle, Collin and L andon Deatsman 5708 North 200 East Leesburg, Indiana 46538 Brian Cell: 574-527-6679 gdeatsman@hotmail.com Visit our website! www.deatsman.com

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From the Field

In Passing

Ronnie Ragland, 84, Ralls, Texas, passed Oct. 12.

Ronnie was born Feb. 5, 1941, in Roaring Springs, Texas. He graduated from Patton Springs High School in 1959 and married the love of his life, Kathleen Boyd, Dec. 27, 1961, in Crosbyton, Texas. They were married for 57 years.

Ronnie was a farmer and rancher his entire life and primarily grew cotton and wheat on his 1,200-acre farm south of Ralls in the Owens Community in Crosby County, Texas. On occasion, when hailstorms prevailed, he also grew sorghum and a single year of sunflowers, which he disliked and never grew again. He loved raising cotton, and his favorite time of the year was harvest season.

Of course, Hereford cattle were always a part of his life. He exhibited cattle as a youngster and passed on the tradition to his kids and grandkids. He always said, “There wasn’t anything prettier than a newborn baby Hereford calf.”

He also had a passion for good horses, particularly roping horses. He enjoyed the challenge of buying a good-looking, young horse and training it himself in hopes of making an outstanding calf or team roping horse.

He was a great 4-H leader and received several awards. In 1998, Ronnie was awarded the Hall of Honor Award. In 2007, he received the State Extension Leaders of Legacy Award, and in 2017, he received the Crosby County Adult Leader Award. He also served for more than 25 years as a board member for the Owens Coop Gin.

He was a devoted, caring and loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He deeply missed Kathleen after her passing in 2019. He enjoyed spending time on his farm and being surrounded by family and friends.

He served his community as a longstanding member of the First United

Methodist Church of Ralls. Most recently, he had become a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program. His favorite hobby was just simply spending time with and traveling to the many events and activities supporting his children and grandchildren.

His wife, Kathleen; a daughter, Delinda; a sister, Wanda Taggart; and parents, Frank and Clara Ragland, preceded him in death.

Those who will continue to cherish his memories are son, Dr. J.D. (Angela) Ragland of Canyon, Texas; daughter, Shannon Davis of Idalou, Texas; sister, Sharon Smith of Tahoka, Texas; three grandchildren, Brady (Carlie Shea) Ragland of Amarillo, Texas; Cutter Davis of Ralls, and Skylar (fiancé Nik Hodges) Davis of Lubbock, Texas. He is also blessed with a greatgranddaughter, Ryla-James of Amarillo, and great-grandson, Nash Hodges of Lubbock, coming in December.

Lawrence “Lary” Alan 66, Wingate, Ind., passed Oct. 14. Born Dec. 2, 1958, to the late Lawrence Ray and Patsy

“Petzi” Sue (Spear) Duncan, Lary grew up with an innate curiosity, a drive for perfection and an uncanny ability to turn any five-minute chat into a half-hour conversation — and yet somehow, you were always glad you stayed for it.

A 1977 graduate of Fountain Central High School, Lary spent his early years working in the cattle industry for several operations across the country, including New Frontier Genetics and Rattle and Snap Herefords. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and supervision from Purdue University in 1997 (because apparently, he decided being a full-time father, rancher, innovator and conversationalist wasn’t quite enough).

Lary’s career path was as varied and impressive as his stories. He

served as a supervisor at General Motors in Moraine, Ohio, and later, at Bosch in Clarksville, Tenn., to be near his growing son, Nathan, before returning home to Wingate and his family’s Hereford cattle operation, Able Acres. There, alongside his brother, Gary, and sister-in-law, Sandy, he founded Able Acres Boer Goats, which grew into one of the most respected herds in the nation. Never content with good enough, he even developed his own line of goat feed for Show-Rite — a formula that continues to be sold today and likely still carries a bit of Lary’s trademark precision (and maybe a few opinions).

In 2015, Lary took on the role of CEO of the American Boer Goat Association in San Angelo, Texas. His leadership, vision and persistence helped elevate the organization before he returned home once again in 2020 to pursue his next passion — building a bulldog genetics business. If there was a next big thing coming, Lary probably saw it long before the rest of us did.

He was a man of immense intelligence, drive and loyalty — one who expected excellence from himself and those around him. Yet beneath that pursuit of perfection was a dry wit, a generous spirit and love for his family, his animals and his community.

Lary is survived by his partner, Kimberly Kiger; son, Nathan (Izumi) Duncan of Lebanon, Tenn.; stepchildren, Layton, Mikayla and Grady Kiger; granddaughter, Maeve; siblings Gary (Sandy) Duncan of Crawfordsville, Ind., David (Jill) Duncan of Wingate, Andy (Laura) Duncan of Veedersburg, Ind., and Caril (Bryan) Weatherman of Overland Park, Kan.; nieces and nephews, Madison Duncan, Hattie (Clayton) McGrady, Drew Duncan, Ray Duncan, Jack Weatherman and Will Weatherman; uncle, Ed (Anita) Tribby; former wife, Naoma Donnelley; and many beloved cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephews, Caleb Duncan and Brett Sheldon.

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SALE INDEX

Buck Cattle 116

Cattlemen’s Delight 114

Colyer Herefords. 114

Copeland & Sons 115

Debter Farms 119

Dudley Bros 114

GKB Cattle 115

Grimmel Girls Show Cattle 116

Hoffman Ranch 119

Indian Mound Ranch 117

Jensen Ranch 119

J&L Cattle Services 116

Journagan Ranch/Missouri State Un. 115 Lambert Ranch 118

Dudley Bros.

Comanche, Texas | Oct. 2

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

114 bulls $926,750 $8,129

TOP BULL LOTS

$14,000 — DB 7015 Sensation 3373

DOB 9/15/2023, by B&C Sensation 7015E, sold to Bonchasse Land & Cattle Co. LLC, Grand Cane, La.

$13,500 — DB 5138 Top Shelf 3183

DOB 9/1/2023, by BB Top Shelf 5138, sold to Bonchasse Land & Cattle Co. LLC.

$13,500 — DB 390 Dominator 3221

DOB 9/27/2023, by SR Mac’s Dominator 390H, sold to Alan Roberts, Giddings.

$13,000 — DB E006 Hometown 3205

DOB 9/12/2023, by BR Hometown E006 ET, sold to Robert Stephens, Comanche.

$12,000 — DB 5138 Top Shelf 3189

DOB 9/13/2023, by BB Top Shelf 5138, sold to Altman Ranch, Lubbock.

$11,500 — DB 390 Dominator 3239

DOB 9/13/2023, by SR Mac’s Dominator 390H, sold to Randy Stephens, Comanche.

$11,500 — DB 8040 Bounty 3295

DOB 9/16/2023, by DB 1244 Bounty 8040, sold to Altman Ranch.

Lowderman Cattle Co. 117

Micheli Cattle Co. 119

Nebraska Hereford Assn. 120

Perks Ranch 116

Powell Herefords 117

Reynolds Herefords 118

Snedden Ranch 117

South Texas Hereford Assn. 119

Tennessee River Music 120

Texas Hereford Assn. 120 W4 Ranch 118

Wheeler Farms 118

White Hawk Ranch 118

Wildcat Cattle Co. 115

$11,500 — DB 8149 Domino 3005

DOB 9/1/2023, by CL 1 Domino 8149F 1ET, sold to Altman Ranch.

$11,500 — DB 8091 Advance 3350

DOB 9/29/2023, by HH Advance 8091F ET, sold to Altman Ranch.

$11,500 — DB 260 Niche 3146

DOB 9/15/2023, by SR Niche 260H, sold to Todd and Marlo Holbrooks, Gail.

Cattlemen’s Delight

Black River Falls, Wis. | Oct. 4

Auctioneer: Al Conover

Reported by: Corbin Cowles

Lots Gross Average

42 females

3 steers

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$207,200

$11,300

$9,500 — Brookview 10Y Honey Rose 10HET

$4,933

$3,767

DOB 1/29/2020, by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview Acres, Fairchild, sold to Erwin Hoeschele, Black River Falls; and a March heifer calf, by PERKS 802 Hero 0036, sold to Little Creek Ranch, Ettrick.

$7,500 — Brookview 58H Maria 88M

DOB 2/20/2024, by Brookview 15E Homer 58H, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview Acres, sold to C & B Farms LLC, Livingston.

SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2025-26 fiscal year.)

$7,500 — Windyhills Beauty 38H

DOB 6/1/2020, by JRR 448B Real Victor 813F, consigned by Windy Hills Herefords, Roberts, sold to Schlane Farms, Fall Creek; and an April heifer calf, by SRR MR 9021 Red River 362L, sold to Wendelyn Gonzalez, Hammond.

$6,750 — Steiny’s 289F Missy 272M

DOB 9/29/2024, by PHH 836 Fresh Prince 207, consigned by Steiny’s Herefords, New Lisbon, sold to Baker Polled Herefords, Elkhorn.

$6,500 — Brookview 07K Marvel 100M

DOB 3/5/2024, by Brookview 21G Keystone 07K, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview Acres, sold to Julia Atkinson, Lake City, Minn.

Colyer Herefords

Bruneau, Idaho | Oct. 4

Auctioneers: Butch Booker, Dustin Layton, Kyle Colyer

Reported by: Emilee Holt

Lots Gross Average 54 females $938,736 $17,384 1 pick $70,000 $70,000

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$90,000 — C SULL 210 Mercy Me 5217 ET

DOB 1/6/2025, by ECR Who Maker 210 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$40,000 — C 88X Gemini 4123

DOB 2/1/2024, by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET, sold to Potter Ranch Herefords, Winton, Calif. (1/2 interest).

$50,000 — C 6474D 7057 Lass 2176 ET DOB 1/31/2022, by C 4212 Black Hawk 7057 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$50,000 — C 2157K Sylvia 4205 ET DOB 1/8/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Bar One Ranch, Eugene, Ore.

$22,500 — C 2157K Amber 4185 ET DOB 1/1/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Bowling Ranch, Newkirk, Okla. (1/2 interest).

$39,000 — C 2157K Ava 5110 DOB 1/14/2025, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

Total 29840.50$8,589863.00$9,1361,703.50$15,103,079$8,866 25/26 YTD 42933.33$9,2021,743.50$12,3832,676.83$30,177,282$11,274

$30,000 — C D87 Diana 5211 ET

DOB 1/13/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$26,000 — C 2135 Gemini 5106 ET

DOB 1/11/2025, by C Arlo 2135 ET, sold to Potter Ranch Herefords.

$24,000 — C Lady Bella 1269

DOB 8/23/2021, by BR Belle Air 6011, sold to GKB Cattle.

TOP PICK LOT

$70,000 — Half embryo interest in pick of five donors

C 1086 Leanne 3063, DOB 1/5/2023, by C 4038 G16 Genesis 1086 ET, sold to Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D.

Journagan Ranch/

Missouri State Un.

Springfield, Mo. | Oct. 4

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

Reported by: Austin Brandt

Lots Gross Average

34 bulls $218,000 $6,412

63 females $377,300 $5,989

97 overall $595,300 $6,137

14 comm. heifers $59,350 $4,239

TOP BULL LOTS

$10,750 — LJR MSU 392E Maui 54M

DOB 1/23/2024, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Bob and Kris Poisal, Harrisonville.

$9,000 — LJR MSU 354G Mohawk 72M

DOB 1/25/2024, by LJR MSU 23D Grand 354G, sold to A.W. Smith, Brighton, Tenn.

$9,000 — LJR MSU 392E Milestone 25M

DOB 1/17/2024, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Roberts Cattle Ranch LLC, Huntsville.

$8,750 — LJR MSU 392E Midland 133M

DOB 1/31/2024, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to University of Missouri Thompson Research Farm, Spickard.

$8,000 — AW Statesman 038H

DOB 2/24/2020, by F Final Test 722, sold to Birk Cattle Co., Jackson.

$8,000 — LJR MSU 340H Marais 125M

DOB 1/30/2024, by LJR MSU 316F Homer 340H, sold to Roberts Cattle Ranch LLC.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$10,500 — LJR MSU Vixen 15J

DOB 1/17/2021, by LJR MSU X51 Bosch 371B, and a January heifer calf, by LJR MSU 311E Jester 336J, sold to Parmele Ranch Co., Springfield.

$10,000 — WLKR DCF CRCH H086 809 2438 ET

DOB 9/14/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, and a September heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Cornerstone Ranch LLC, Independence, Kan.

$9,750 — LJR MSU Hazel 19G

DOB 2/1/2019, by KJ C&L J119 Logic 023R ET, sold to Last Dime Farm, Dora; and a February

heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Sophia Struckhoff, Augusta.

$9,500 — LJR MSU Queen Ten 162J

DOB 2/13/2021, by Loewen Genetic Explosion 32D, sold to Green Meadow Farms, Jasper, Ind.; and a January heifer calf, by LJR MSU 311E Jester 336J, sold to WPH Ranch, Mountain View.

$9,000 — LJR MSU Miss Dom 21G

DOB 2/1/2019, by JDH Z311 Insight 30D ET, and a January heifer calf, by KCF Bennett Resolve G595, sold to Parmele Ranch Co.

$8,500 — LJR MSU Blaze 301J

DOB 4/10/2021, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, and a February heifer calf, by LJR MSU 311E Jester 336J, sold to Parmele Ranch Co.

$8,500 — LJR MSU Maggie 279H

DOB 3/20/2020, by LJR MSU GF Cold Fusion 52Z ET, sold to Flying R Farms, Rossville, Kan.; and a February heifer calf, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Josephine Struckhoff, Augusta.

Wildcat Cattle Co.

Darlington, Wis. | Oct. 5

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

Reported by: Corbin Cowles

Lots Gross Average 31 females $314,000 $10,129

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$35,000 — Wildcat Providence 5347 ET

DOB 3/3/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Briar Bannahan, Sanger, Texas.

$33,000 — Wildcat Lemonade 502 ET DOB 1/6/2025, by CH Premier 233 ET, sold to Sally Graham, DeWitt, Mich.

$20,000 — Wildcat Prosperity 5027 ET DOB 1/28/2025, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Huck and Tesslie Gray, Knightstown, Ind.

$17,500 — Wildcat Lyric 5069 ET

DOB 3/5/2025, by CH Premier 233 ET, sold to Will Cline, Ashville, Ohio.

$13,500 — Wildcat Pepsi 417 ET

DOB 12/5/2024, by CH Premier 233 ET, sold to Garman Cattle Co., Watts, Okla.

$12,000 — Wildcat Versace 5068 ET

DOB 3/1/2025, by BK Red River H18 ET, sold to Ryan Oleson, Arkdale.

$12,000 — MF 29 Kool Profit 509N

DOB 3/10/2025, by BK CMCC Kool Profit K001ET, consigned by McDonald Farm, Grand Rapids, Mich., sold to Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill.

$11,250 — Wildcat Vintage 5082 ET

DOB 4/4/2025, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Bergman Farms, Augusta.

$10,000 — Wildcat Teddy 507

DOB 3/16/2025, by BR GKB Winchester 1314, sold to Jiah Riniker, Farley, Iowa.

$10,000 — MF Caitlin Kool Profit 531N ET

DOB 5/2/2025, by BK CMCC Kool Profit K001ET, consigned by McDonald Farm, sold to A&W Farms, Auburndale.

$7,750 — Wildcat Luna 322 ET

DOB 11/22/2023, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to DeMiglio Polled Herefords, Richmond, Mich.

Copeland & Sons LLC

Nara Visa, N.M. | Oct. 7

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$30,000 — JCS Miss Encanto 5883 ET

DOB 3/29/2025, by GKB Conair K102 ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer (1/2 interest).

$17,500 — JCS 170H Dominette 5961

DOB 3/26/2025, by SR Dominator 170H, sold to a Texas buyer.

$13,760 — K Nancy 501 ET

DOB 2/7/2025, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to a Texas buyer.

GKB Cattle

Desdemona, Texas | Oct. 9

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

TOP BULL LOTS

$35,000 — GKB K014 Trending 4492

DOB 4/27/2024, by BR Trending K014 ET, sold to Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill.

$22,000 — GKB Guardian 4192

DOB 2/24/2024, by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET, sold to WMC Cattle Co., Wasola, Mo.

$17,500 — GKB Resoulte 4253

DOB 3/12/2024, by EFBeef C609 Resolute E158 ET, sold to Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn.

$15,000 — GKB Guardian 4292

DOB 3/13/2024, by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET, sold to Rancho De Suenos, Rosanky.

$15,000 — GKB GCC Impact 3721

DOB 12/18/2023, by KJ GKB 364C Impact 249J ET, sold to Royal K Ranch, Caldwell.

$14,500 — GKB 8123 Belle Air 4091

DOB 2/16/2024, by BR Belle Air 8123, sold to Alex Fambro, Mingus.

$14,000 — GKB Grady 4246

DOB 3/6/2024, by Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET, sold to Mort Mertz Ranch, San Angelo.

$13,500 — GKB Guardian 4290

DOB 3/11/2024, by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET, sold to 5D Farm, Arp.

$13,500 — GKB Guardian 4285

DOB 3/16/2024, by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET, sold to Bart Davidson, Cisco.

Grimmel Girls Show Cattle

Jarrettsville, Md. | Oct. 9

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Corbin Cowles

Lots Gross Average

7 females

11 embryos

115 semen units

$86,750 $12,393

$30,900 $2,809

$5,525 $48

1 steer $4,900 $4,900

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$20,000 — GGSC Carrina 28N ET

DOB 3/4/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss. (1/2 interest).

$15,000 — GGSC Merry Melody 6N ET

DOB 1/19/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Hayes and Kendall Devine, Chickasha, Okla. (1/2 interest).

$15,000 — GGSC Merry Kate 5N ET

DOB 1/10/2025, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Morgan Riley, College Grove, Tenn.

$10,000 — GGSC Calah 52N ET

DOB 4/6/2025, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to Morgan Riley.

Buck Cattle

Madill, Okla. | Oct. 11

Auctioneer: Steve Bonham

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

36 females

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$726,800 $20,189

$150,000 — BK Nice & Hot 558N ET

DOB 3/2/2025, by Land Frisco 3060, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

$91,000 — BK SULL Never Wrong 567N ET

DOB 4/20/2025, by BK Red River H18 ET, sold to an Idaho buyer.

$64,000 — BK CMCC Night Hawk 564N ET DOB 3/3/2025, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to a California buyer.

$55,000 — BK Noticably Hot 559N ET

DOB 3/10/2025, by Land Frisco 3060, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

$26,000 — BK SULL Never Forget 568N ET

DOB 1/3/2025, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

$24,000 — BK Net Asset Points 551N ET

DOB 2/21/2025, by NJW 119E 142 Proud 35L, sold to an Iowa buyer.

$22,000 — BK Net Worth Points 553N ET

DOB 1/3/2025, by Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, sold to a Nevada buyer.

$21,000 — Ella Nifty Kat 579N ET

DOB 2/12/2025, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to a Texas buyer.

$20,000 — BK SULL Never Say Never

570NET

DOB 1/12/2025, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to an Arkansas buyer.

$20,000 — BK Ella CMCC News Maker

573NET

DOB 4/12/2025, by NJW 119E 142 Proud 35L, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

J&L Cattle Services and Guests

Jeromesville, Ohio | Oct. 11

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Austin Brandt

Lots

4 bulls

49 females

53 overall

1 flush

4 embryos

TOP BULL LOT

$21,400 $5,350

$6,500 $6,500

$6,800

$1,700

$6,250 — KH JLCS 2912 Solitude M83 ET

DOB 9/16/2024, by Birdwell New Standard 2912 ET, sold to HP Polled Herefords, Rupert, Vt. (3/4 interest).

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$21,000 — Glenview Z426 Elana J6

DOB 3/14/2021, by Mohican THM Excede Z426, sold to NJB Limited, Mays Lick, Ky.; and a February heifer calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario.

$15,500 — LFF Dorey 2302 ET

DOB 1/7/2023, by NJW 84B 10W Journey 53D, consigned by Landrum Family Farms, Warren, Ind., sold to Sunny Side Farm, Dresden; and a January heifer calf, by EF MF Longest Yard 19Z 228J ET, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords.

$15,000 — Flying D H086 J21 Twix N1

DOB 1/29/2025, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Laci Dunlap, Ashland, sold to McDonald Polled Herefords, Lost Creek, W.Va.

$14,000 — KH JLCS 15E Ruby 5G K75 ET

DOB 9/22/2022, by AH JDH Munson 15E ET, sold to Circle D Energy and Herefords, Vincent; and a January heifer calf, by KT Small Town Kid 5051, sold to Thewlis Farms, Jeromesville.

$13,500 — CHF TTF 87G Lady Belle 2533 ET DOB 3/10/2022, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, consigned by Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, W.Va., sold to Connecticut JR Republic, Litchfield, Conn.; and a February heifer calf, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Church View Farm Inc., Millersville, Md.

$13,250 — JLCS 107F Kit Kat F16 J20 DOB 2/19/2021, by NJW 76C 33B Energy 107F, sold to Lowell Fisher Herefords, Spencer, Neb.; and a February bull calf, by Churchill Red Thunder 133J ET, sold to Shaver Farms, Lodi.

Perks Ranch

Rockford, Ill. | Oct. 11

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

Reported by: Corbin Cowles

Lots Gross Average

1 bull $7,500

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$25,000 — PERKS GKB Lady in Demand 5010

DOB 2/6/2025, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Tymber, Chyloh and Cache Billman, Blackfoot, Idaho.

$25,000 — PERKS 1502 Delta 5003 ET

DOB 1/5/2025, by UPS He Delivers 0290 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$20,000 — C&L Miss Harmony 66589 1H DOB 1/25/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Cane Creek Cattle Co., Glenham, S.D.; and an April bull calf, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Maisy Folkman, Ixonia, Wis.

$18,000 — PERKS 0043 She Delivers 3029 DOB 2/27/2023, by UPS He Delivers 0290 ET, and a February heifer calf, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to GKB Cattle.

$16,500 — 2TK 8061 Jolene 105J

DOB 5/12/2021, by PERKS Cato 4063 Da Bomb 7112ET, consigned by 2TK Cattle Co., Rockford, sold to Cane Creek Cattle Co.; and a March heifer calf, by Churchill Big Shot 1136J ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$15,500 — PERKS 1502 Darla 5004 ET DOB 1/5/2025, by UPS He Delivers 0290, sold to Ryne Gander, Beloit, Wis.

$15,000 — PERKS RF 4Z Caitlyn 1121 ET

DOB 9/21/2021, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET, sold to 5776 Ranch LLC, Pineville, Mo.; and a February heifer calf, by PERKS PRCC 0039 Ghostwood 3016, sold to Rebecca Vancamp, Marion, N.Y.

$14,500 — PERKS 1502 Dally 5002 ET DOB 1/4/2025, by UPS He Delivers 0290 ET, sold to Ella Lyons, Beloit, Wis.

$14,000 — PERKS 7036 Mis Kitty 5065 ET DOB 4/15/2025, by Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, sold to Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.

$13,500 — 2TK 105J Dolly 305L DOB 3/26/2023, by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F, consigned by 2TK Cattle Co., sold to HC Herefords, Beloit, Wis.; and a March heifer calf, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Aden Family Farms, St. Joseph.

$13,500 — PERKS RF 4Z Carmen 1119 ET DOB 9/4/2021, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Chuma 8184 ET, sold to Rex Brooks, Mason City; and a February bull calf, by RV Valor 9444G ET, sold to Calsyn Herefords, Mt. Carroll.

$13,000 — C&L Miss Daisy D287 K04 ET DOB 3/15/2022, by SHF Daybreak Y02 D287 ET, sold to 5776 Ranch LLC; and an April heifer calf, by C&L Osiris 9365 15J ET, sold to SandRock Ranch Herefords, Benton, Wis.

$13,000 — PERKS C&L 7023 Pixie 1087

DOB 3/24/2021, by C 5280 Diversified 6121 ET, sold to Hat Top Herefords, Duncan, Okla.; and a March heifer calf, by CRR 971 Levitate 142, sold to Logan Brendle, Kingston.

$12,750 — 2TK 604 Munson Rose 001H

DOB 3/2/2020, by AH JDH Munson 15E ET, consigned by MKS Ranch, Skiatook, Okla., sold to 5776 Ranch LLC; and a March heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Houie 012H ET, sold to Lucas Davidson, Genoa.

$12,000 — PERKS BH Miss Kate 5046 ET

DOB 3/28/2025, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Faith Benedict, Dewey.

Snedden Ranch

Maricopa, Calif. | Oct. 11

Auctioneer: Dustin Burkhart

Reported by: Emilee Holt

Lots Gross Average

22 bulls $126,600 $5,755

15 comm. heifers $39,875 $2,658

TOP BULL LOTS

$7,500 — SR Paisley 2472

DOB 10/22/2024, by Pyramid Highland 2401, sold to a Carrizo Plains buyer.

$7,500 — SR Foreman 2480

DOB 11/4/2024, by SR Boss Man 2277, sold to a Caliente buyer.

$7,300 — SR Paisley 2477

DOB 10/30/2024, by Pyramid Highland 2401, sold to a Bakersfield buyer.

$7,250 — SR Paisley 2481

DOB 11/15/2024, by Pyramid Highland 2401, sold to a Caliente buyer.

$7,000 — SR Paisley 2479

DOB 11/4/2024, by Pyramid Highland 2401, sold to an O’Neals buyer.

Lowderman Cattle Co.

Macomb, Ill. | Oct. 12

Auctioneers: Cody Lowderman, Monte Lowderman

Reported by: Corbin Cowles

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$43,000 — LCC J16 First Lady 15N ET

DOB 2/28/2025, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16, sold to McDonald Farm, Grand Rapids, Mich.

$25,000 — LCC J16 Shes The Lady 19N ET

DOB 3/7/2025, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16, sold to T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla.

$20,500 — LCC J16 Lady Luck 26N ET

DOB 4/15/2025, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16, sold to Nolan Orwig, Toulon.

$20,000 — LCC 233 Miss Premier 23N ET DOB 3/21/2025, by CH Premier 233 ET, sold to Bryar and Emersyn Fleisher, Knoxville.

$14,000 — L2 LCC J16 Miss Fancy 30N ET

DOB 5/19/2025, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16, sold to Addison and Brody Wall, Pleasantville, Iowa.

$13,500 — LCC J16 She’s All Lady 24N ET

DOB 4/4/2025, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16, sold to Landon Guymon, Carthage.

$12,000 — LCC L2 MKL Ms Kiwilime 7N ET DOB 1/24/2025, by FTZS Dignified 104J, sold to Holst Cattle Co., Augusta.

$8,500 — LCC High Rollin Lady 21N ET

DOB 3/9/2025, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Lily Miles, Morgantown, Ind.

$8,000 — LCC MKL Sweet Time Kiwi 10N ET

DOB 1/28/2025, by FTZS Dignified 104J, sold to Peyton Sidles, Buffalo.

$7,500 — LCC 2135 Diana 22M ET

DOB 2/23/2024, by C Arlo 2135 ET, sold to Fleisher Farms, Knoxville.

Indian Mound Ranch

Canadian, Texas | Oct. 13

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

57 bulls $495,750 $8,697

18 females $115,000 $6,389

75 overall $610,750

TOP BULL LOTS

$14,000 — IMR 0117H Domino 4092M

DOB 3/16/2024, by IMR 710E Domino 0117H ET, sold to Huff Ranch, Allison.

$13,500 — IMR 1134J Advance 4026M DOB 2/25/2024, by IMR 3297A Advance 1134J, sold to Hurricane Land & Cattle, Crawford, Okla.

$13,000 — IMR K5 8099F Advance 4143M DOB 4/23/2024, by IMR L1 5047C Advance 8099F ET, sold to The Merchant Livestock Co., Eunice, N.M.

$12,500 — IMR M8086 Shooting Star 4003M DOB 2/5/2024, by Stardance M8086 ET, sold to Lindsey Hereford Ranch, Jacksboro.

$12,500 — IMR M8086 Shooting Star 4010M

DOB 2/12/2024, by Stardance M8086 ET, sold to Hurricane Land & Cattle.

$12,500 — IMR 66589 Mandate 4058M

DOB 3/3/2024, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to P&R Herefords, Leedey, Okla.

$12,000 — IMR 0270H Advance 4021M

DOB 2/15/2024, by HH Advance 0270H, sold to Powell Herefords, Ft. McKavett.

$12,000 — IMR 2010K Advance 4066M

DOB 3/5/2024, by IMR 0022H Advance 2010K, sold to The Merchant Livestock Co.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$12,500 — IMR 8099F Ms Advance 2092K ET

DOB 3/12/2022, by IMR L1 5047C Advance 8099F ET, and a September bull calf, by HH Advance 2123K, sold to Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.

$11,250 — IMR 0022H Miss Advance 2016K

DOB 2/13/2022, by HH Advance 0022H ET, and a September bull calf, by HH Advance 2123K, sold to Dixon Ranches, Dodge.

Powell Herefords

Fort McKavett, Texas | Oct. 14

Auctioneer: Doak Lambert

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average 96 bulls $844,750 $8,799 15 comm. heifers $79,000 $5,267

TOP BULL LOTS

$19,000 — JP 1213 Domino 4068

DOB 1/10/2024, by CL 1 Domino 1213J, sold to a Texas buyer.

$14,500 — JP 8083 Dom 4130

DOB 1/22/2024, by JP 334 Dom 8083, sold to a Texas buyer.

$14,000 — JP 1213 Domino 4101

DOB 1/16/2024, by CL 1 Domino 1213J, sold to a Texas buyer.

$13,500 — JP 1213 Domino 4108

DOB 1/17/2024, by CL 1 Domino 1213J, sold to a Texas buyer.

$12,500 — JP 300 Advance 4138

DOB 2/7/2024, by HH Advance 0300H, sold to a New Mexico buyer.

$12,000 — JP 1106 Advance 4081

DOB 1/13/2024, by HH Advance 1106J, sold to a Texas buyer.

$12,000 — JP 0517 Advance 4001

DOB 1/3/2024, by JP 6441 Advance 0517, sold to a New Mexico buyer.

$11,500 — JP 1213 Domino 4133

DOB 1/23/2024, by CL 1 Domino 1213J, sold to a Texas buyer.

$11,000 — JP 1213 Domino 4056

DOB 1/7/2024, by CL 1 Domino 1213J, sold to a Texas buyer.

$11,000 — JP 8083 Dom 4094

DOB 1/16/2024, by JP 334 Dom 8083, sold to a New Mexico buyer.

$11,000 — JP 300 Advance 4030

DOB 3/20/2024, by HH Advance 0300H, sold to a Texas buyer.

$11,000 — JP 8107 Swagger 4060

DOB 1/7/2024, by UU Swagger 8107F, sold to a Texas buyer.

$10,500 — JP 300 Advance 4169

DOB 2/17/2024, by HH Advance 0300H, sold to a Texas buyer.

$10,500 — JP 1106 Advance 4095 DOB 1/15/2024, by HH Advance 1106J, sold to a Texas buyer.

$10,500 — JP 2419 Advance 4324 DOB 9/11/2024, by JP 6441 Advance 2419, sold to a Texas buyer.

W4 Ranch

Morgan, Texas | Oct. 17

Auctioneer: Doak Lambert

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

78 bulls $960,000 $12,308

80 females $429,250 $5,366

158 overall $1,389,250 $8,793

54 comm. heifers $230,750 $4,273

TOP BULL LOTS

$27,000 — W4 2157K General 522L ET DOB 12/18/2023, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Williams Cattle Co. LLC, Keithville, La. (3/4 interest).

$25,000 — W4 2157K Lee Sherman 527L ET DOB 12/20/2023, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Wellness Farms, Katy (3/4 interest).

$25,000 — W4 064 Wide Load L582 DOB 10/8/2023, by Churchill Belle Heir 064H, sold to Jeremy Barwick, Stephenville.

$25,000 — W4 064 Wide Load L584 DOB 10/7/2023, by Churchill Belle Heir 064H, sold to Michael and Colby Seahorn, Gilmer.

$18,000 — W4 2157K Sherman 518L ET DOB 12/12/2023, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Williams Cattle Co. LLC (3/4 interest).

$19,500 — W4 7177 L1 Domino L662 DOB 11/5/2023, by CL 1 Domino 7177E, sold to Michael Durrett, Gonzales.

$19,000 — W4 064 Wide Load L536

DOB 9/25/2023, by Churchill Belle Heir 064H, sold to Wellness Farms.

$18,000 — W4 1115J Domino 508L ET

DOB 10/7/2023, by CL 1 Domino 1115J 1ET, sold to Steve Dolive, Wills Point.

$18,000 — W4 0172 Domino L729

DOB 12/1/2023, by Churchill Domino 0172H, sold to Michael Durrett.

$18,000 — W4 064 Wide Load L583

DOB 10/5/2023, by Churchill Belle Heir 064H, sold to 3H Rice & Cattle, Gueydan, La.

$18,000 — W4 064 Wide Load L652

DOB 11/7/2023, by Churchill Belle Heir 064H, sold to Williams Cattle Co. LLC.

$17,000 — W4 1443 TC Resolute 506L ET

DOB 10/7/2023, by H WMS Thomas County 1443, sold to Williams Cattle Co. LLC.

$17,000 — W4 0021 Coffee Dom L556

DOB 9/29/2023, by RCR Long Coffee 20021, sold to Michael Durrett.

$17,000 — W4 064 Wide Load L553

DOB 10/3/2023, by Churchill Belle Heir 064H, sold to Williams Cattle Co. LLC.

$9,500 — W4 064 Dominette L691

DOB 11/24/2023, by Churchill Belle Heir 064H, sold to Rancho Viesca Herefords, Rosebud.

Lambert Ranch

Oroville, Calif. | Oct. 18

Auctioneer: Rick Machado

Reported by: Emilee Holt

Lots Gross Average

33 bulls $246,139 $7,459

White Hawk Ranch

Buchanan, Ga. | Oct. 18

Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Tommy Carper

Reported by: Peyton Pruett

Lots Gross Average

45 bulls $281,550 $6,257

32 females $236,300 $7,384

77 overall $517,850 $6,725

TOP BULL LOTS

$24,000 — WHR 778J 8094 Beefmaker 581MET

DOB 3/25/2024, by Whitehawk 590F Outlier

778J ET, sold to 101 Ranch, Fort Worth, Texas.

$22,000 — WHR JCF 778J Outlander 566MET

DOB 3/21/2024, by Whitehawk 590F Outlier 778J ET, sold to J Chester Farms, Pocahontas, Ark.

Reynolds Herefords

Huntsville, Mo. | Oct. 19

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Austin Brandt

Lots

Gross Average

23 bulls $94,800 $4,122

37 females $172,850 $4,672

60 overall $267,650 $4,461

23 comm. heifers $61,050 $2,654

TOP BULL LOTS

$6,500 — RH 973E Jalapeno 448R

DOB 9/19/2024, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Anthony and J.W. Strack, Cape Girardeau.

$6,500 — RH 0722 Shotgun R414

DOB 9/1/2024, by RH Shotgun 0722, sold to Raithel Herefords, Russellville.

$5,000 — RH 29U Desperado 0625

DOB 1/4/2025, by Churchill Desperado 029H, sold to Circle R Cattle Co., Huntsville.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$8,100 — APH 9024 Jasmine 4J

DOB 1/22/2021, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, sold to Aufdenberg Polled Herefords, Jackson; and a January bull calf, by SF 81E Remington 212, sold to Levi Fenner, Grinnel, Iowa.

$7,900 — APH Lady J589

DOB 2/23/2021, by Churchill Jumpstart 828F ET, sold to Anthony Strack; and a January heifer calf, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to DI Cattle Co. LLC, Saltillo, Miss.

$6,900 — APH 33Z Rachel 24J ET

DOB 9/16/2021, by JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET, and a September bull calf, by SF 81E Remington 212, sold to Aufdenberg Polled Herefords.

$6,000 — RH Jan 520

DOB 1/12/2025, by NJW 78P 88X Cowboss 199B ET, sold to Circle R Cattle Co.

Wheeler Farms

Chickasha, Okla. | Oct. 19

Auctioneers: Matt Sims, Mark Sims

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$20,000 — WF Sayda 5106 ET

DOB 2/1/2025, by WF Pit Boss 1214 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$18,000 — HD KD WF Mirror Image 5104 ET

DOB 1/27/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$16,500 — HD WF Tootsie Roll 5120 ET

DOB 3/31/2025, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET, sold to Deep Cattle Co., Columbiana, Ala.

$13,000 — WF Miss Revolution 3001

DOB 1/6/2023, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET, sold to Gray Land & Cattle, Edmond; and a December heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Morris Hereford Farm, Carthage, Texas.

$11,000 — SFCC TRM Rose 0195 ET

DOB 9/18/2020, by /S Mandate 66589, sold to Three Creek Ranches Texoma LLC, Soper; and a January bull calf, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Gray Land & Cattle.

$11,000 — WF Carly 3051

DOB 4/10/2023, by EXR WF Bankroll 1225 ET, sold to T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe; and a March heifer calf, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Anderson Ranch, Omaha, Ark.

$10,250 — DeLHawk Rosa 4G ET

DOB 1/14/2019, by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326, sold to Frankie Ball, Sterling, and a January heifer calf, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET, sold to Lee Stewart, Prague.

$10,000 — WF Sayda 5105 ET

DOB 1/31/2025, by WF Pit Boss 1214 ET, sold to Deep Cattle Co.

Micheli Cattle Co.

Fort Bridger, Wyo. | Oct. 22

Auctioneer: Butch Booker

Reported by: Aaron Friedt

Lots Gross Average

42 bulls $277,578 $6,609

TOP BULL LOTS

$15,250 — Blue 3 WHR 020

DOB 3/17/2024, by /S Cash 00127 ET, sold to Bell Ranch, Winnemucca, Nev.

$13,000 — MH Cash 16

DOB 3/25/2024, by /S Cash 00127 ET, sold to Eastfork Livestock, Boulder, Colo.

$10,000 — MH Stockman Jr 495

DOB 4/13/2024, by CC 860 E16 Stockman Junior 79H, sold to Elizabeth Olson, Wayland, Iowa.

Jensen Ranch

Louisburg, Kan. | Oct. 23

Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Austin Brandt

Lots Gross Average

0.50 bulls $150,000 $300,000

56 females $871,000 $15,554

56.50 overall $1,021,000 $18,071

2 picks $70,000 $35,000

12 embryos $89,600 $7,467

159 semen units $33,875 $213

TOP BULL LOT

$150,000 — KJ 8037 Arrowhead 755N ET

DOB 1/4/2025, by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb.; and Bar A Cattle Co., Nocona, Texas (1/2 interest).

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$75,000 — KJ TWJ 907E Chardonnay 912N ET

DOB 3/5/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Four Leaf Farm, Hubertus, Wis.

$60,000 — KJ DCC 181H Gemstone 952N ET

DOB 3/10/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho.

$50,000 — KJ TWJ 907E Chardonnay 825N ET

DOB 2/8/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Mason and Holden Roeder, Seguin, Texas.

$35,000 — KJ DCC 181H Lavender 835N ET

DOB 2/11/2025, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Four Leaf Farm.

$30,000 — KJ J49 Cher 752N ET

DOB 1/2/2025, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$30,000 — KJ 753D Pop Star 940N ET

DOB 3/9/2025, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$23,000 — KJ TWJ K68 Cher 841N ET

DOB 2/14/2025, by KJ 7603 Element 019L ET, sold to Brayson Mayo, Scott City.

$21,000 — KJ TWJ K68 Cher 961N ET

DOB 3/12/2025, by KJ 7603 Element 019L ET, sold to Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev.

$20,000 — KJ TWJ K68 Cher 023N ET

DOB 3/26/2025, by KJ F31 Rancher 763K, sold to Mila Perez, Canyon, Texas.

$20,000 — KJ TWJ 907E Crystal 006N ET DOB 3/22/2025, by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET, sold to Jaelyn Koontz, Thomas, Okla.

$17,000 — KJ 795K Misty 432M DOB 1/28/2024, by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET, sold to GKB Cattle.

$15,000 — KJ J20 Ranchette M73 ET DOB 2/19/2024, by KJ F31 Rancher 763K, sold to Windisch Farms, Paola.

$13,000 — KJ 580G Misty Honey M53 ET

DOB 1/25/2024, by UPS Harvester 9985, sold to Spaeth Farms, Cadott, Wis.

$10,000 — KJ J45 Misty H 340L

DOB 9/14/2023, by UPS Harvester 9985, and a September heifer calf, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Jacob Smith, Newton, Iowa.

TOP PICK LOTS

$40,000 — Pick of the 2025 fall calf crop Sold to Deana Roeder, Seguin, Texas.

$30,000 — Pick of the herd flush Sold to GKB Cattle.

Debter Hereford Farm

Horton, Ala. | Oct. 25

Auctioneer: Tommy Barnes

Reported by: Peyton Pruett

Lots Gross Average

81 bulls

$734,500

$9,068

TOP BULL LOTS

$20,000 — DH Advance 117J

DOB 10/2/2021, by DH Advance 838F, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc., Trussville.

$16,000 — DH Advance 410M

DOB 1/6/2024, by HH Advance 3203A, sold to Matt Brooks, Tanner.

$16,000 — DH Advance 389L

DOB 12/21/2023, by HH Advance 0044H ET, sold to White Cattle Co. LLC, Chiefland, Fla.

$15,000 — DH Domino 333L

DOB 10/9/2023, by DH Domino 717E, sold to Gary Broussard, Newbern.

$13,000 — DH Domino 350L

DOB 10/28/2023, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Beeker Catfish & Cattle Farm, Eutaw.

$13,000 — DH Domino 407M

DOB 2/6/2024, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Ben McLaughlin, Orrville.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$5,500 — DH Miss Advance 4145F

DOB 11/2/2024, by DH Advance 969G ET, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc.

South Texas Hereford Assn.

Beeville, Texas | Oct. 25

Auctioneer: Lane Marbach

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

TOP BULL LOTS

$12,000 — OHT 9218 Long Domino 349 DOB 9/10/2023, by BR Long Range 9218, consigned by O H Triangle Ranch, Mertzon, sold to a Texas buyer.

$10,250 — MH Mr Chief 3024P

DOB 12/17/2023, by RJ Chief 1075, consigned by Moscatelli Herefords, Victoria, sold to a Texas buyer.

$10,000 — PH L1 Domino 353L

DOB 11/8/2023, by CRC Domino 21077, consigned by Pfluger Herefords, San Angelo, sold to a Texas buyer.

Hoffman Ranch

Thedford, Neb. | Oct. 27

Auctioneer: Rick Machado

Reported by: Austin Brandt Lots Gross Average

flushes

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$70,000 — Hoffman Debbie 5032

DOB 1/1/2025, by Hoffman Richmond ET, sold to a Kansas buyer.

$55,000 — Hoffman 0635 Pixie 551 ET

DOB 1/28/2025, by HL Stimulus 2108 ET, sold to a Tennessee buyer.

$50,000 — TB Pixie N508 ET

DOB 5/12/2025, by HL Stimulus 2108 ET, sold to a Virginia buyer.

$32,000 — Hoffman 2286K Lady N252 ET

DOB 1/20/2025, by H Time Again ET, sold to a California buyer.

$30,000 — Hoffman Debbie N432 ET

DOB 2/25/2025, by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET, sold to a Tennessee buyer.

$25,000 — Hoffman 7124 Gal 574 ET

DOB 3/20/2025, by NJW 119E 142 Proud 35L, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

$24,000 — Hoffman Eve 587 ET

DOB 3/20/2025, by Stellpflug Great Plan ET, sold to a Nebraska buyer.

$22,000 — H Lady 9126 ET

DOB 3/10/2019, by CRR 5280, sold to Roy Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn.

$20,000 — Hoffman Nikki 554 ET

DOB 3/16/2025, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to a Texas buyer.

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$19,000 — H BL Miss Spice N491 ET

DOB 3/26/2025, by JCS El Dorado 3636, sold to a Nebraska buyer.

$17,000 — Hoffman Savanna 5098

DOB 1/25/2025, by MCM H BK Stinger K12 ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

$15,000 — Hoffman Dominette M146 ET

DOB 1/15/2024, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Fred Nielsen, Lander, Wyo.

$10,500 — Hoffman Pixie 4025 ET

DOB 1/22/2024, by Churchill Desperado 029H, sold to Stumpf Land & Cattle, Columbia, Ill.

Tennessee River Music Inc.

Fort Payne, Ala. | Oct. 27

Auctioneer: Matt Sims

Reported by: Peyton Pruett

Lots Gross Average

54 bulls $550,000 $10,185

4 females $26,750 $6,688

58 overall $576,750 $9,944

16 comm. heifers $94,092 $5,881

Texas Hereford Assn.

Buffalo, Texas | Oct. 29

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

33 bulls $212,650 $6,444

19 females $66,800 $3,516

52 overall $279,450 $5,374

TOP BULL LOTS

$12,500 — MCC Arlo 401

DOB 2/22/2024, by C Arlo 2135 ET, consigned by McClintock Herefords, San Angelo, sold to Ty Rampy, Calvert.

$9,250 — RKF Perfecta Perfecto 63X06

DOB 10/3/2023, by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F, consigned by RK Cattle Co., Dodd City, sold to Jeff Hrncir, Franklin.

$8,500 — OHT 9650 Sustain Train 358 DOB 9/25/2023, by M Boxcar 9650, consigned by O H Triangle Ranch, Mertzon, sold to Pate Bros. Land & Cattle LLC, Buffalo.

Nebraska Hereford Assn.

Kearney, Neb. | Oct. 31

Auctioneer: Jay Elfeldt

Reported by: Austin Brandt

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$9,750 — LAR Lucy’s Lady 504 ET

DOB 3/12/2025, by CSC 701 Oshoto 316, consigned by Fletcher Livestock, Valentine, sold to Charles Snodgrass, Rozel, Kan.

$8,250 — MOE Mallory Sensation 8N ET

DOB 2/28/2025, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Moeller Family Farms, Grand Island, sold to Cooper Gyl, Beresford, S.D.

Dan Snyder, cell 240-447-4600

Seth Snyder, cell 240-405-6049 654 Cold Spring Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325-7335 717-642-9199 herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com www.stoneridgemanor.com

Kim’s cell 704-589-7775

VICTOR 719T 33Z ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF} TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

JDH AH MS 34X VICTOR 33Z45C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} JDH MS YANKEE 11U ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}

P43615978 AH JDH

Open Shows

OPEN SHOW INDEX

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New Jersey State Fair

Augusta, N.J. | Aug. 2

Judge: G. Michael Sinon, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 42 head shown

Champion female and supreme overall, Macalie Forrest, Foster, R.I., and Pepin Family Farm, Goshen, Conn., with Pepin 756 Macalie 402M, 1/11/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion female, Macalie Forrest and Pepin Family Farm, with MAV Cottons Magnolia 459M ET, 5/23/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Champion cow-calf pair and supreme overall, Grass Pond Farm, Greendell, with LP Lana L319 ET, 3/18/2023, by CHEZ/ PUGH/HARA Logic 8815F ET, and a January heifer calf, by CHEZ Stonewall 3606L.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Gage DeGroat, Wantage, and Two Creek Farm, Wantage, with Hill Rosetta 75, 5/8/2023, and a May heifer calf, by Boyd Power Surge 9024.

Champion bull and supreme overall, Grass Pond Farm, with GP Journey 8426 1852J 423M ET, 5/31/2024, by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Reserve champion bull, Macalie Forrest and Pepin Family Farm, with Pepin 6011 Marlbourough 438M ET, 11/14/2024, by BR Belle Air 6011.

Champion steer and supreme overall, Isabella Hewitt, Branchville, and Grass Pond Farm.

Reserve champion steer, Chantz DeGroat, Wantage, and Two Creek Farm, Wantage.

North Carolina State Fair

Raleigh, N.C. | Oct. 16

Judge: Clint Rusk, Lubbock, Texas 69 head shown

Champion female, Jordan Mitchem, Vale, with WSCC Miss Dot 01M, 3/5/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion female, Salem and Sedona Sifford, Roseview Cattle Farm, Goldvein, Va., with RCF 7 H921 Make Me Hush M628, 6/28/2024, by Ramsey Show Boy.

Champion cow-calf pair, Jordan Mitchem, with H BL Carmel L02 ET, 1/1/2023, by H The Profit 8426 ET, and a March heifer calf, by 4B Garfield 2387.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Joy Hinnant, Kenly, with TJF Reflection, 10/2/2018, by NCSU Mr Pack 844 642 ET, and a March bull calf, by TJF JL 49C Fuego 228H.

Champion bull, PD Farms, Nora Cave, Elkin, with PDF Exit 93 39G 08L ET, 1/19/2023, by H Montgomery 7437 ET. Reserve champion bull, Joy Hinnant, with TJF Frog 303N, 3/3/2025, by TJF JL 49C Fuego 228H.

Premier exhibitor: Nora Cave, Elkin Premier breeder: Nora Cave

South Carolina State Fair

Columbia, S.C. | Oct. 16

Judge: Taylor Harrison, Ronceverte, W.Va. 37 head shown

Champion female, Cedar Creek Farms, Donalds, with Cedar Creek HB Iris 461 ET, 11/5/2024, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.

Reserve champion female, Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, with HR 031I Kim 027M, 4/5/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Champion bull, Amberlyn Christenbury; and Matthew Murphy, Calhoun, Ga., with MTM LYN 125 050 POTUS 343, 1/4/2024, by MTM G16 Lesko Brandon 125 ET.

Reserve champion bull, Amberlyn Christenbury; Matthew Murphy; and Kylie and Kadie Hurd, Ranger, Ga., with MTM KH 125 913 Del Rio 407, 11/2/2024, by MTM G16 Lesko Brandon 125 ET.

State Fair of Texas

Dallas, Texas | Oct. 17

Judge: Jessie Schlipf, El Paso, Ill. 88 head shown

Champion horned female, CJ Love, Whitesboro, with HAF 561C Margo M180, 11/22/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion horned female, Luke Hamlin, Weatherford, with KLL LMAN Tula 5M ET, 2/2/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Champion polled female, Ainsley Williams, Van Alstyne, with H BL TB Pixie M460 ET, 3/13/2024, by HL Stimulus 2108 ET.

Reserve champion polled female, Luke Hamlin, with LUK Cash Out 303M ET, 2/11/2024, by CRR About Time 743.

Champion horned bull, Rossi Miller, Larue, with RGCC Maverick 01, 1/2/2025, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Reserve champion horned bull, Tex Ann White, Waskom, with SCC TRG 515 Marksman L17 ET, 8/23/23, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Champion polled bull, Layna Ottmers, Fredericksburg, with OTTM Sir William J16 ET, 2/22/2025, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16.

Reserve champion polled bull, Paisley Conroy, Mt. Pleasant; Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant, with CH Holy Roller 450 ET, 2/25/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

New Jersey State Fair champion and supreme overall steer by Isabella Hewitt and Grass Pond Farm.

New Jersey State Fair champion and supreme overall bull by Grass Pond Farm.

New Jersey State Fair champion and supreme overall female by Macalie Forrest and Pepin Family Farm.

Northern International Livestock Exposition

Billings, Mont. | Oct. 18

Judge: John McCurry, Burrton, Kan. 70 head shown

Champion female, Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., with KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET, 11/2/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

by Storey Hereford Ranch.

Junior Shows

JUNIOR SHOW INDEX

South Carolina State Fair

Columbia, S.C. | Oct. 18 18 head shown

Champion female, Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, with HR 031I Kim 027M, 4/5/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET. Reserve champion female, Amberlyn Christenbury, with LYN Queen Cotton 320, 3/12/2025, by MTM LYN Gran Patron 250 ET.

State

Fair of Texas

Dallas, Texas | Oct. 18

Judge: Taylor Graham, Miami, Okla. 84 head shown

Champion horned female, Luke Hamlin, Weatherford, with KLL LMAN Tula 5M ET, 2/2/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion female, Adalynn Blankenship, with ML Queen Charlotte, 5/2/2024, by KLD EB Trump D58.

Champion bull, Storey Hereford Ranch, Bozeman, with C SHR Tohono 4130, 2/11/2024, by C Cuda Bell 2111. Reserve champion bull, NJW Polled Herefords, Sheridan, Wyo., and Pablo Herrera, Sheridan, Wyo., with NJW 217J 2912 Suede 127M, 2/14/2024, by Birdwell New Standard 2912 ET.

State

Fair of Louisiana

Shreveport, La. | Oct. 30

Judge: Tar Tut, Bells, Texas 59 head shown

Champion female, Rossi Miller, Larue, Texas, with 286 Fiona 1 ET, 2/2/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion female, Leland Green, Cleburne, Texas, with 286 Fiona’s Image 1 ET, 1/14/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Champion bull, Rory Forbes, Zachary, with PERKS 0170 Diego 4007 ET, 1/26/2024, by PERKS RF 4Z Poncho 1037 ET. Reserve champion bull, Tex Ann White, Waskom, Texas, with SCC TRG 515 Marksman L17 ET, 8/23/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Reserve champion horned female, CJ Love, Whitesboro, with HAF 561C Margo M180, 11/22/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Champion polled female, William Tackett, Iola, with Zoellers 8H Lorelai 13L ET, 10/5/2023, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion polled female, Augustus Sexton, Cost, with MAV Cottons Lucy 38M CLP ET, 12/18/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

North Carolina State Fair

Raleigh, N.C. | Oct. 19

Judge: Frank Ward, Orland, Calif. 35 head shown

Champion female, Jordan Mitchem, Vale, with WSCC Miss Dot 01M, 3/5/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion female, Ansley Gee, Vale, with MF3C Diana Advanced 104M ET, 4/30/2024, by H FHF Advance 628 ET.

Champion bred-and-owned female, Laurel Mitchell, Taylorsville, with MSF Play Station 102 N01, 4/9/2025, by KCF Bennett Acclaim C442.

State Fair of Louisiana

Shreveport, La. | Oct. 30

Judge: P.D. Miller, Torrington, Wyo. 34 head shown

Champion female, Dayne Passman, Kentwood, with BACC HAW 108 Tara 504 ET, 1/5/2025, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion female, Rory Forbes, Zachary, with PF Tina Turner 6L, 11/15/2023, by BK Deberard H4029 ET.

Champion bull, Rory Forbes, with PERKS 0170 Diego 4007 ET, 1/26/2024, by PERKS RF 42 Poncho 1037 ET.

Reserve champion bull, Addie Bourgeois, Opelousas, with AFB Blinged Out Bentley 2402, 12/28/2024, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET.

North International Livestock Exposition champion bull

ALABAMA

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

Randy & Kelly Owen

John & Randa Starnes

John: 256-996-5545

Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800

553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com

Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May High Cotton Bull Sale Last Monday in October

CALIFORNIA

PEDRETTI RANCHES

Brandon Theising

805 -526-2195

Steve Lambert Family 2938 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell 530-624-5256

P.O. Box 1019 805-358-2115 cell Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 br andon@pwgcoinc.com www.pwgcattle.com Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626

Jim McDougald Manager 559-822-2178 McDougald Family 559-822-2289

Herefords & Angus

Carrie and Bailey Morrell morrellranches@yahoo.com 5640 Co. Rd. 65 Willows, CA 95988

GEORGIA

ILLINOIS

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

Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942

IDAHO

Guy and Sherry Colyer – 208-845-2313

Guy cell – 208-599-0340

Kyle cell – 208-250-3924

Katie cell – 208-599-2962 31058 Colyer Rd. Bruneau, ID 83604 www.hereford.com

Keith Elkington 208-521-1774 Layne 208-681-0765 Eric 208-881-4014 RANGE READY, PERFORMANCE PROVEN Visitors always welcome.

ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS

5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406

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 THE BULL BUSINESS

Shaw Cattle Co. 22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com

Greg: (208) 459-3029 Sam: (208) 880-9044 5540-998 )802( :rekcuT Ron Shurtz: (208) 431-3311

Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221

Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com

Family Agri-Business Since 1933

Baker Farms

1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364 Fred Debby Sarah Susan John 815-672-3491 Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984

HEREFORDS

Dan Bixler

7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com

Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627

Gary’s cell 217-827-2761

Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.

Bur Ns POlled HerefOrd farm

Kent & Barb Burns 618-521-3199 burns.kentd@gmail.com Cattle for sale at all times 11770 Wilson Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237

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

9235

11109 N. 50th St. Oblong, IL 62449 Mark Newbold 618-592-4590 • 618-562-3401 Cell

OAK HILL FARM

Darrel and Anna Behrends Jim Behrends & Leonda Markee • Kim & Liz 29014 E. C.R. 1000 N. • Mason City, IL 62664 217-482-5470 dab3741@cassblue.com • www.ohfherefords.com

and Jamie Mullinix 997 Twp. Rd. 150E Toulon, IL 61483

Eric, Kenin and Kelby Eubank P.O. Box 11 • Oblong, IL 62449 618-562-4211 Cell eeubank@monteaglemills.com

Rich & Michelle Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-208-8826 Andy, Bryar & Emersyn Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-582-4633

Chris and Janell Happ 23817 Meridian Rd. Mendota, IL

Winton and Emily Harris Family

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

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

LAUDEMAN FAMILY FARM

3629 5th Rd., Bremen, IN 46506

Connie, Todd and Cassie, Jason and Jeni, and Bryan

Todd’s cell

Walter, Megan and Chuck

Megan 785-332-8575 Chuck 785-332-4034

1805 RS 115 St. Francis, KS 67756 megan@douthitherefords.com www.douthitherefords.com

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

Jason’s cell

Rob, Kristie, Kylie and Logan 7477 E. 825 N. • Otterbein, IN 47970 765-491-0258 kristielm2001@yahoo.com SHOW STEERS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE!

Gustafson Herefords

Gus, Deb and Shelbi Gustafson Tava and Koy 7477 Davis Creek Road Junction City, KS 66441 785-238-7306

I-70 exit 303... 7 miles South

Visitors Always Welcome

Since 1944… A respected cow herd and premier Hereford performance bull breeder 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

(712) 653-3678 wieseandsons@gmail.com www.wieseandsons.com Bulls

JENSEN RANCH

Kevin Jensen 785-243-6397

Sheila Jensen 785-262-1116

Brady Jensen 785-614-1645 Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net www.jensenbros.net

6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055

MATHENY HEREFORDS

Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny amathenyherefords@gmail.com

MARYLAND

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

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

2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448

We welcome your visit!

Doug and JoAnn 763-755-4930

Bryan and Marytina 763-389-0625

Bradley and Brigitte 612-720-1311

SPRINGWATER

POLLED HEREFORDS

Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net

2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy

ROD FINDLEY 32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 findleyfarms@gmail.com

Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com

MICHIGAN

W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887

Glenn Hanson, Sr 90 6-753-4684

Glenn Hanson, Jr 90 6-630-5169 “Cattle made for the North in the North”

Farms

12967 N. Cochran Rd., Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Ron’s Cell 517-230-7431

Jill’s Cell 517-627-4327 jilllemac@aol.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

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

Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com

MISSISSIPPI

Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com www.caldwellherefordranch.com

Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com

103 Earl McGuffee Rd. New Hebron, MS 39140 www.mcguffeeherefords.com

Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245 Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net Tyler Russell 601-331-0409

MISSOURI

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

James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO Owner: Al Bonebrake

Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke

P.O. Box 1487

www.ehlkeherefords.com

Townsend, MT 59644 406-266-4121 Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com

FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE in September • Bulls sell Private Treaty

Dan 406-570-1602

drfeddes@msn.com

Modest Birth Massive Meat

2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, Montana 59741

Tim 406-570-4771 tfeddes@msn.com www.feddes.com

“THE BEST IN LINE 1 BREEDING”

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

J Bar E Ranch Since 1898

Arvid and Linda Eggen

406-895-2657

Box 292 • Plentywood, MT 59254 jbare@nemont.net

Jay-De Lorrie

McMURRY CATTLE

2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS

Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef®

Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry

Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@gmail.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.

40 6-350-3123 cell Moore, MT 59464 40 6-374-6833 home

NEBRASKA

Quality Cattle That Work

Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347

48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777

Frenzen Polled Herefords

Galen Frenzen 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638

ANNUAL BULL SALE Fourth Tuesday in March

Galen 308-550-0237 Eric 308-550-0238

Females and club calves for sale private treaty.

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

Ainsworth, Nebraska Harrison 402-382-5899 | Houston 402-382-5285 Jim 402-760-1919 | Of fice 402-382-8016 www.hutton-ranch.com @Hutton Ranch

RANCH

Horned and Polled Herefords BULL & FEMALE SALE

SEPT. 8, 2025

Chris Beck, Mgr. 618 -367-5397

Bob Coker, Owner 916 -539-1987 640 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com

Paul Sarman (775) 934-3905

HC 36 Box 59 Spring Creek, NV 89815 cpsarman@gmail.com www.leelivestock.com

Mrnak Herefords West

Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner PO Box 2412 • Minden, NV 89423 775-848-0160 lorenmrnak@aol.com www.mrnakherefordswest.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

Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell: 575-365-8291 burnettjimbob@gmail.com

cornerstone@plateautel.net www.cornerstoneranch.net 575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621 616 Pecan Dr., Ft. Sumner, NM 88119

LaMoyne and Opal Peters

Ephesians 2:20

Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant

Bill King 505-220-9909

To m Spindle 505- 321-8808

Becky Spindle 505 -252-0228

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

PREDICTABLE GENETICS

Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 • cell 580-651-6000 1545 Dry Cimarron Hwy • Folsom, NM 88419

NEW YORK

OF CHURCHILL BROADWAY 104J Timothy Dennis 315-536-2769 315-856-0183 cell tdennis@trilata.com 3550 Old County Rd. Penn Yan, NY 14527

SPRING POND FARM

John and Ted Kriese – 4385 Italy Hill Road – Branchport, NY 14418 315-856-0234 hereford@frontiernet.net www.fingerlakescattle.com BREEDING CATTLE BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP

NORTH CAROLINA

J. Brent Creech 14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597

919-801-7561 www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com

LLC 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 Ten miles north of Asheville, N.C., on

Farm: 2296 N. Lomax Rd., Traphill, NC 28685 775 Clacton Circle, Earlysville, VA 22936 John Wheeler, owner • 910-489-0024 doublejfarmllc@yahoo.com • www.doublejfarmllc.com

T ripleTT polled Herefords James Triplett 127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625 704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime) VisiT ors Welcome Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty

Will-Via Polled Herefords Lavette and Brenda Teeter 2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115 70 4-662-5262

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty

NORTH DAKOTA

(406) 422-6494 info@schockherefordranch.com

HERDSMAN: Dallas Casqueira (406) 461-4698

OHIO

Mohican Polled Hereford Farm 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

OKLAHOMA DENNIS RANCH

Flying Ranch

Mike and Lotsee Spradling

19402 W. Hwy. 51 P.O. Box 434

Sand Springs, OK 74063

918-640-7711 918-245-8854

Registered Polled Herefords Pecans flyinggranchss@aol.com

Robbie & Tracie Gipson 918-774-4795 g4gcattleco@gmail.com

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty

Ralph & Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101 ralph@headquartersranch.com headquartersranch.com

Littau Polled Herefords

Balko, Oklahoma 73931

Sam Littau 32197 NS 115 Rd. 580-525-1155 Ryan Littau 116128 EW 33 Rd. 806-435-0279 littaupolledherefords@hotmail.com

23731 NS 157 Rd. Laverne, OK 73848 Milton 580-273-9494 Van 580-552-1555 van1messner@gmail.com

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

M.T. and Cori Anderson 47295 Izee Paulina Ln. Canyon City, OR 97820

541-477-3816

M.T. 541-377-0030 Cori 541-377-3347

Breeding Today for Tomorrow

Greg and Therese Stallings Eugene, OR 97405 Office 541-485-3615

info@stallingspolledherefords.com www.stallingspolledherefords.com

PENNSYLVANIA

SOUTH DAKOTA

Bar JZ Ranches

Homozygous Polled Herefords

Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 605-852-2966 www.barjz.com cattle@barjz.com

75th Annual Production Sale Feb. 20, 2024

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

HEREFORDS

Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619

Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com

Mark and Mary Kay Frederickson 19975 Bear Ridge Rd. Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-2139 Cell 605-645-4934

PYRAMID BEEF Bull Sale First

Hoffman Herefords

Horned & Polled Herefords 11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com Ollerich

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 21115 344th Ave. Ree Heights, SD 57371

Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com

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 R d. S pringfield , TN 37172

TEXAS

ATLAS FARMS

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

Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • Box 186 | Miami, TX 79059

Bill 806-662-2406 | Chad 806-570-9554 1941breeder@gmail.com | chadebreeding@gmail.com

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

Pete and Angela Case

P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com

Jack and Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr. Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544

Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX

Mike Doyle

P.O. Box 82 | Wolfe City, TX 75496 214-240-4538 | mike@acecreditconsulting.com doyleherefordranch.com

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

512-585-2948

P.O. Box 969 Elgin, TX 78621 g3ranch@aol.com

Lee & Jacqui Haygood 923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906

lee@indianmoundranch.com indianmoundranch.com

Stop by for a visit. You will not be

Noack Herefords

116 E. Bell Ave. Rockdale, TX 76567

Cell 979-218-0065

Office 512-446-6200

BULLS OUT OF GOOD MILKING FEMALES FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES.

NOLAN HEREFORDS

Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636

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

Seth Koetting, manager 806-584-4922 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com

Raising cattle in Texas since 1855

Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com

Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com

SUNNY HILL RANCH

Horned and Polled Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com

http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters

UTAH

Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com

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

Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com 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.com reescattle@gmail.com

2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050

VIRGINIA

Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office Featuring Polled Descendants of J215 Thistle Tree Farm

WASHINGTON

Bill Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347

509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com

SINCE 1943

DIAMOND M RANCH

SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY “The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380

Winter Headquarters 646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676

WISCONSIN

Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. Benton, WI 53803 608-778-8685 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com

WYOMING

Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com

LARGENT and SONS

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

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch

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

Eddie Burks , Auctioneer 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@hotmail.com 7710 North State Rd 56 Vevay, IN 47043 540-336-2737

• Pregnancy ELISA testing • BVD PI testing • NIR Feed & Forage testing

C. Scanlon Daniels, DVM PO Box 1150 3216 US Hwy 54 East Dalhart, TX 79022

806-244-7851 office 806-333-2829 mobile www.circleh.info scanlon@circleh.info

Digital marketing matters because it taps a built-in audience: American adults spend more than seven hours a day, on average, in front of a screen.

blewis@hereford.org

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

2 Ward Livestock Red, White & Blue Bull Sale, Laramie, Wyo.

3-7 Texas Hereford Winter Classic, Abilene

4 Nebraska/Kansas Hereford Influence Sale, Marysville, Kan.

4 Traditions Certified Hereford-influence Sale, Stanford, Ky.

5 Hirsche Herefords Production Sale, Del Bonita, Alberta

5 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.

5 Western States Hereford Sale, Reno, Nev.

5- 6 Western States Nat’l Hereford Show, Reno, Nev.

6 Frederickson Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Spearfish, S.D.

6 Kentucky Hereford Autumn Sale, Lexington

6 Pied Piper Farms Annual Fall Bull Sale, Industry, Texas

11 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Herefordinfluenced Feeder Calf Sale, Lexington

11 Minnesota Hereford Breeders Premium Whiteface Feeder Calf Sale, Pipestone

13 GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch The Female Event, Desdemona, Texas

13 Go-Pher the Purple Sale, Hutchinson, Minn.

13 Illinois Hereford Assn. Winter Classic Sale, Carthage

20 Crittenden Land & Cattle Ltd. Complete Herd Dispersal, Imperial, Saskatchewan

26 Ad deadline for February Baldy Advantage

31 Arizona Nat’l Livestock Show, Phoenix

2026

JANUARY

3 Greater Midwest Hereford Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage, Ill.

8-10 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Show, Oklahoma City

9 Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale, Oklahoma City, Okla.

11 Still River Ranch Sale, Bonham, Texas

14 Maternal Merit Commercial Heifer Sale, Denver, Colo.

15 Mile High Hereford Eve Frozen Genetics Sale, Denver, Colo.

16 National Western Hereford in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.

16 -17 Nat ’l Western Stock Show Nat’l Hereford Show, Denver, Colo.

19 Van Newkirk Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Oshkosh, Neb.

20 Knippling Herefords Annual Bull Sale (Online), Gann Valley, S.D.

20 Mrnak Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.

23 Ad deadline for March Hereford World

24 Melcher Herefords Annual Bull Sale (Online), Page, Neb.

26-31 Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale, Red Bluff, Calif.

27 Churchill Cattle Co.’s World Class Bull Sale, Manhattan, Mont.

29 Nebraska/Kansas Hereford Influence Sale, Mar ysville, Kan.

29 Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Callaway, Neb.

31 Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Ft. Worth

31 Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Powerhouse Hereford & Hereford Influence Sale, Ft. Worth

31 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Mauston

FEBRUARY

2 Ft. Worth Stock Show Nat’l Hereford Show, Ft. Worth, Texas

2 Pelton Polled Herefords Annual Cattleman’s Choice Bull Sale, Halliday, N.D.

4 Durbin Creek Ranch Bull Sale, Worland, Wyo.

5 Stroh Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Killdeer, N.D.

6 Baumgarten Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Belfield, N.D.

6 Dvorak Herefords Bull & Female Sale, Lake Andes, S.D.

6 Elkington Polled Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Idaho Falls, Idaho

7 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Plain City, Ohio

7 Klamath Falls Bull Sale, Klamath Falls, Ore.

7 Messner Ranch’s Annual Production Sale, Slapout, Okla.

7 South Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Spring Bull Sale & Pride of Texas Female Sale, Beeville

7 Upstream Ranch Annual Production Sale, Taylor, Neb.

7 Walker Herefords Foundations for the Future Bull Sale, Morrison, Tenn.

9 BB Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Connell, Wash.

9 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, Ree Heights, S.D.

11 Friedt Herefords Annual Production Sale, Dickinson, N.D.

13 CX Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Lewiston, Idaho

13 Topp Herefords Volume XXVI Bull Sale, Grace City, N.D.

16 Five Star Polled Herefords & Haught Bros. A Lasting Legacy Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.

16 Rausch Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Hoven, S.D.

17 Bar JZ Ranches Annual Production Sale, Holabird, S.D.

17 Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. Banquet & Annual Meeting, Des Moines

18 Iowa Select Hereford Sale, Des Moines

18 Shaw Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Caldwell, Idaho

19 Mitchell Livestock Annual Hereford-influence Feeder Cattle Sale, Mitchell, S.D.

19 YV Ranch Bull Sale, Airdrie, Alberta

20 Hof fman Ranch Annual Spring Bull Sale, Thedford, Neb.

21 Carmichael Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Meadow, S.D.

21 Colorado State Un. Annual Bull & Female Sale, Ft. Collins

21 Delaney/Atkins Herefords Annual Bulls & Breds Sale, Lake Benton, Minn.

21 Magnolia Hereford Assn. Annual Polled & Horned Hereford Sale, Magnolia, Ark.

21 Southern Opportunity Sale, Lexington, Tenn.

23 Colyer Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Bruneau, Idaho

23 Hereford Heritage Bull Sale, Ft. Cobb, Okla.

24 Pérez Cattle Co. Annual Spring Bull Sale, Nara Visa, N.M.

25 EF1 Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Carpio, N.D.

26 Ad deadline for April Hereford World

26 L Bar W Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Absarokee, Mont.

27 Jamison Herefords & Friends Annual Bull Sale, Quinter, Kan.

28 Chapman Land & Cattle & Woolfolk Farms Genetic Source Bull & Female Sale, Nunnelly, Tenn.

28 Illinois Beef Expo Jr. Show & Illinois Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Springfield

28 Kreth Herefords Annual Production Sale, Mt. Vernon, S.D.

28 MG/4M Spring Bull & Female Sale, Woodville, Miss.

28 Michigan Beef Expo Hereford Sale, Lansing

28 Tegtmeier Polled Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Burchard, Neb.

MARCH

2 Harrell Hereford Ranch Bull Roundup Sale, Baker City, Ore.

2 Kester Herefords Annual Sale, Atkinson, Neb.

3 Schutte & Sons Annual Production Sale, Guide Rock, Neb.

5 Jensen Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Courtland, Kan.

5 P & J Farms Bull Sale (Online), Monroe, N.C.

7 Doyle Hereford Ranch Spring Bull & Female Sale, Wolfe City, Texas

7-8 Kentucky Beef Expo Hereford Sale & Jr. Show, Louisville

7 NW Hereford Breeders Bull Sale, Stanfield, Ore.

7 Section 16 Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Worthing, S.D.

9 Holden Herefords Annual Production Sale, Valier, Mont.

10 Cooper Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Willow Creek, Mont.

11 Ravine Creek Annual Production Sale, Huron, S.D.

13 Sleepy Hollow Farm The Strategy Bull Sale, Centerville, S.D.

14 Boyd Beef Cattle PT Bull Sale, Mays Lick, Ky.

14 Gustafson Herefords & Granzow Herefords Inaugural Bull Sale (Online), Junction City, Kan., & Herington, Kan.

14 Tennessee Beef Agribition, Lebanon

16 B&D Herefords The Season Opener Annual Bull Sale, Odin, Kan.

17 Flying S Herefords Annual Line 1 Production Sale, Paluxy, Texas

18 Udy Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Rockland, Idaho

19 Bar Star Cattle Bull Sale, Musselshell, Mont.

20 Bradshaw Ranch Bull Sale, Palmyra, Mo.

20 High Desert Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Pilot Rock, Ore.

21 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Columbus, Ohio

21 Falling Timber Farm Annual Bull & Female Sale, Marthasville, Mo.

21 North Carolina Hereford Classic, Union Grove

21 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Sale, Fennimore

22 Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Show, Columbus

23 High Point Herefords Real Value Bull Sale, Fullerton, Neb.

23 Oleen Bros. Production Sale, Dwight, Kan.

24 Frenzen Polled Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Fullerton, Neb.

24 Harrison Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Arapaho, Okla.

25 Ad deadline for May/June Hereford World

25 NJW Polled Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Sheridan, Wyo.

26 -29 BOLD Conference, Desdemona, Texas

26 Schu-Lar Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Lecompton, Kan.

27 Hennebold Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Winner, S.D.

28 DaKitch Farms Annual Bull Sale, Ada, Minn.

28 Heart of America Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Wayne City, Ill.

28 North Carolina Hereford Classic, Union Grove

28 Sandhill Farms Annual Production Sale, Haviland, Kan.

30 Sidwell Ranch & Frank Herefords Production Sale, Columbus, Mont.

30 Snowshoe Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Arthur, Neb.

APRIL

6 Stuber Ranch Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.

9 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch Bull Sale, Torrington, Wyo.

11 Ellis Farms Bull & Female Sale, Chrisman, Ill.

11 Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Heifer Sale, Red House, Va.

11 West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Weston

12 SandRock Ranch Herefords Annual Production Sale, Benton, Wis.

15 Hereford Youth Foundation of America Spring Scholarship Application Deadline

18 Clifford Farms & Guests Sale, Lexington, Ky.

18 Nat ’l Jr. Hereford Assn. Fed Steer Shootout Field Day, Scott City, Kan.

18 WMC Cattle Co. The Complete Dispersal, Wasola, Mo.

24 Early bird ad deadline for July Hereford World

24 Ritchie County Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.

25 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Cross Plains, Tenn.

2-3

MAY

Maryland Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Gaithersburg

8 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Old Washington

10 Z Arrow T Ranch Bull Sale, Bowman, N.D.

16 Herefords Rockin’ in the South, Nunnelly, Tenn.

25 Ad deadline for July Hereford World

29 -6/7 Beef Empire Days, Garden City, Kan.

29 -31 Red Dirt Rendezvous Regional Preview Show, El Reno, Okla.

JUNE

6-7

Indiana Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Lebanon

6-7 Wisconsin Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Jefferson

19 -21 Illinois Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Georgetown

25 Ad deadline for August Baldy Advantage

WEST VIRGINIA HEREFORD BREEDERS

POLLED HEREFORDS

Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • 304-377-1247 cell jimwestfall2104@gmail.com Lucille Westfall, herdsman 304-532-9351

1109 Triplett Rd. Spencer, WV 25276 Bulls and Females For Sale

Polled Herefords Since 1954

192 Ruger Dr. Harrisville, WV 26362

Butch 304-643-4438

Certified and Accredited lawherefords@yahoo.com

www.grassyrunfarms.com

Gary Kale, Owner

Aaron Glascock, General Manager 304-312-7060 / alglascoc@aol.com

Derik Billman, Herdsman 330-432-3267

Grandview Hereford Farm

Quality Hereford Cattle Ken and Chris Scott 2586 Grandview Rd. Beaver, WV 25813

Ken 304-573-0844

Chris 304-228-5524 chance37@suddenlink.net

The R.G. Knotts Family 63 Henderson Ridge Road Fairmont, WV 26554

Dave 304-612-3795

Robert 304-265-0005 dnsk0603@gmail.com

McDonald Polled Herefords

Mike McDonald, DVM and Family 534 Riverbend Road Lost Creek, WV 26385 304-745-3870 Office 304-677-5944 Cell

Advertisers’ Index

ALABAMA

Debter Hereford Farm 97, 124

Tennessee River Music 124

CALIFORNIA

Lambert Ranch 124

McDougald Herefords 124

Morrell Ranches 124

P W Gillibrand Cattle Co 124

Pedretti Ranches 124

Sierra Ranches 124

Snedden Ranch 124

Sonoma Mountain Herefords 124

Wiemer Cattle Co 124

COLORADO

Campbell, James T 124

Clark Anvil Ranch 124

Cline Registered Herefords 124

Coleman Herefords 124

Coyote Ridge Ranch 124

Ernst Herefords 124

Fuchs Herefords, Mike 124

Leroux Land & Cattle 124

Robb & Sons, Tom 124

Sidwell Herefords 124

Strang Herefords 124

GEORGIA

Barnes Herefords 9

Greenview Farms Inc 12 5

HME Herefords 97

Mead Cattle BC

MTM Polled Herefords 95

Predestined Cattle Co 97

White Hawk Ranch IBC

IDAHO

Canyon Gem Livestock 12 5

Colyer Herefords & Angus 12 5

Elkington Polled Herefords 12 5

Holt Family Cattle 12 5

JBB/AL Herefords 12 5

Shaw Cattle Co 125

Wooden Shoe Farms 12 5

ILLINOIS

Bafford Farms 107

B aker Farms 12 5

Behrends Farms 107

Bi xler Herefords 106, 125

Bob-O-Lou Herefords 12 5

Burns Polled Hereford Farm 12 5

Crane Herefords 107

D obbs Cattle Co 106

Edenburn Family Farm 107

Ellis Farms 12 5

Eubank Farms 12 5

Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross 106

Fleisher Farms 106, 125

Happ Herefords 125

Jennings Land and Cattle 31

Knott Farm 12 5

Lark Herefords LLC 106

Lorenzen Farms 107

Lowderman Cattle Co 107

McCaskill Farms 106

Newbold Farms Inc 12 5

Oak Hill Farm 12 5

Parish Farms 107

Plainview Stock Farm 107

Prairie Cross, The 106

Prairie Meadow Herefords 12 5

Prairie Rose Cattle Co 106

Purple Reign Cattle Co 12 5

RGR Cattle Co 107

S ayre Hereford Farm 12 5

Stephens and Loehr Herefords 12 5

Stumpf Land & Cattle 12 5 West Wind Herefords 12 5

INDIANA

Able Acres 111

Be ck-Powell Polled Herefords 126

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The Hedrick family will be celebrating 100 years of breeding, raising and promoting the Polled Hereford breed. Perry Hedrick (Gary’s grandfather), a Pioneer Breeder, owned Diamond Dale Farms starting in 1926. Celebrate with us May 23, 2026, at our Female sale.