The voice of the American Hereford Association | July 2025
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Suzanne Matheny gives back to the breed that helped shape her family. — by Presley Pullen 56 From Farm to Table
Building Champions Outside the Showring
Pennsylvania Hereford breeders bring bald face beef straight to plates. — by Sydnee Shive 72 Real-time Advantage
Other Features 78
Start with Context
Understand your ranch’s full story for successful management. — by Maddy Bezner page 78 84
Hereford Feedout Programs elevate knowledge and profit potential. — by Wes Ishmael
World Hereford Conference
Registration deadline approaches for events surrounding the global gathering and AHA Annual Meeting.
Boldly Preparing for the Future
The BOLD conference shapes the next generation of agricultural leaders. — by Katie Maupin Miller
Cover photo: “Power on the Plains,” by Sydnee Shive, taken at Jackson Hereford Farms, Mechanicsville, Iowa.
PREMIUM BEEF
the Tradition
CONTENTS | July 2025
COLUMNS
6 | World’s Perspective Reminders of Home It’s the little things.
8 | Breed Focus Spiraling Up
Hereford advantages continue to drive increased market share.
The AHA’s new DNA partnership provides more value to members.
12 | Performance Matters
Updates and Congratulations Genetics, genomics and more. 16 | What’s New?
Association News and Events Board of Director candidates, AHA’s new DNA partner, AHA interns selected and more.
DEPARTMENTS
5 Contacts 103 2025 Hereford Handbook
Stepping into Sustainability 156 From the Field
20 | Member Service
Fill Out Fall Inventory
Don’t miss the early-bird fall inventory deadline.
24 | Youth Movement
Passing the Maroon Jacket
Lessons learned, memories made as three years of wearing the maroon jacket comes to an end in Louisville.
28 | CHB Bites
Premium Power
Certified Hereford Beef® expands customer service and brand building opportunity with new retail and food service account executive.
30 | Hereford Women
Gone to the Birds NHW unveils two new fundraisers during JNHE. 2025 Hereford Handbook page
172 Shows 178 Sales Digest 202 Calendar of Events 206 Advertisers’ Index
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AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas
Vice president
Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif. Directors
Term expires 2025
Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio
Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo. Term expires 2026
Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.
Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo. Term expires 2027
Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.
Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.
Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark. Term expires 2028
Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D. Grant McKay, Marysville, Kan. Jim Williams, Kearney, Neb.
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
Office assistant and event coordinator
Emily Wood, ewood@hereford.org
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Account executive
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Brand manager
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Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org
Commercial marketing representatives
Jake Drost, jdrost@hereford.org
Trevor Johnson, tjohnson@hereford.org
| Hereford World Staff
Director of field management and seedstock marketing
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
Graphic designers
Sharon Blank and Teri Wolfgang
Contributing writers
Maddy Bezner, Presley Pullen and Sarah Beth Aubrey
| Field Staff
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North Central Region – Aaron Friedt Kan., Minn., Neb. and S.D. 701-590-9597, afriedt@hereford.org
Upper Midwest Region – Corbin Cowles Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. 270-991-2534, ccowles@hereford.org
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World’s Perspective
by Sydnee Shive
Reminders of Home
It’s the little things.
A flutter of wings made me look up as I shut my front door one morning a few weeks ago. It was a barn swallow flying from its brand-new nest.
I was immediately reminded of being 17, walking back to the house from the show barn and watching the resident barn swallows and one of the numerous orange barn cats, Garfield (creatively named), torment each other. More often than not, throughout the summer, the birds could be found swooping and chirping while our felines lazily observed.
Good, bad or indifferent, the swallows were always a controversial topic in my family’s household. Pests because of their nests, droppings and incessant chirping but also considered beneficial bug eaters; the decision to get rid of their lodging was a debate typically spanning a month or two. Usually, by the end of the summer, they wore their welcome out and the nests were removed — until the next summer came around.
Little reminders of where you came from are special — whether it’s an older cow with sentimental value, a song that brings back old memories, coming home to Hereford after years of using bulls of another breed or a pesky bird, like a barn swallow.
Kansas City, Mo., is only a couple hours away from the small south central Kansas town where I grew up. However, it’s fun to see the commonalities between the two places, along with the occasional glimpse of home.
The first morning I opened my door to the fluttering barn swallow, we caught each other so off guard that I thought panic might drive it inside my living room. Now, it typically doesn’t move too far away when I leave in the mornings. I’m sure it will wear out its welcome eventually — but for now, it’s a nice little reminder of home.
In this issue
The July Hereford World — the herd bull issue — is one of my favorite magazines of the year. This is the 102nd Annual Herd Bull and Reference Edition. For more than a century, Hereford breeders have used this issue to market their herd bulls and upcoming prospects.
From the powerful herd bulls gracing the front cover each year to our features in the special-themed section to the annual recap of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout Field Day, this issue usually has something for everyone.
Our special section, Make It Count, begins on Page 39. There are several unique Hereford stories featured throughout the section. A recap of this year’s Building On Leadership Development (BOLD) conference starts on Page 90, and a story about a driving force behind the NJHA’s success, Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky., begins on Page 66.
Information about the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) DNA lab change to Weatherbys Scientific can be found in AHA president Chad Breeding’s column on Page 10, AHA director of breed improvement Shane Bedwell’s column on Page 12, What’s New on Page 16, and the rules and regulations and terms and conditions of Hereford Handbook, starting on Page 103.
When I started my job with the American Hereford Association more than three years ago, July 2022 was the first issue sent to print with my name in the staff contacts page. I’ve learned a lot since then. It’s a nice reminder of how things started, and where they’re going.
Sydnee Shive is the managing editor of Hereford World. She can be reached at sshive@hereford.org.
Spiraling Up Breed Focus
by Jack Ward
Hereford advantages continue to drive increased market share.
Although the nation’s feedlots continue to produce relatively more beef per head with longer days on feed, current markets reflect the reality of declining cow numbers relative to extraordinary consumer beef demand.
Jack Ward is the executive vice president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at jward@hereford.org.
For perspective, this year began with 27.9 million beef cows, based on the USDA Cattle report. That was 3.8% less than the previous low in 2014 and the fewest since 1961, according to Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist. At the time, he also explained the beef cow herd was 3.8 million head fewer (-11.9%) since the recent peak in 2019.
Even before cow-calf producers begin to expand the nation’s herd, increasing Hereford market share suggests they are already seeking to add the efficiencies associated with the breed’s inherent genetic advantages for such things as fertility and feed conversion.
Prices for Hereford bulls, as reported to the American Hereford Association (AHA), reflect increasing demand, in addition to current market dynamics. You can see the uptrends in the number of bulls marketed, the number of sales and price averages for 2014 to 2024 (Table 1). Keep in mind this data doesn’t include any private treaty sales.
Ongoing breed improvement through accurate and timely genetic evaluation is why the AHA Board
approved naming Weatherbys Scientific the breed’s official DNA lab. The move promises broader latitude as genomic technology evolves, as well as member price benefits. You can find more details about this change on Pages 10 and 12-13 in this issue of the Hereford World and at Hereford.org
Summertime action
Amid the summer months, I am sure many of you are busy with making hay and participating in youth sports activities, while preparing for county and state fairs. I pray that all of you are getting the moisture that you need, and that your newest calf crop is the best one yet.
It is busy around the AHA office, too, as the staff makes final preparations for the biggest junior activity of the year — the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo. I hope each of you can join us for “Live from Louisville.”
I also hope that all of you are preparing to be with us when the World Hereford Conference comes to Kansas City, Mo., in October. It will be a great time to interact with breeders from around the world. Please find full conference details at Hereford.org
Here’s wishing each of you a safe and fun Independence Day. Be sure to celebrate with our incomparable Certified Hereford Beef.
1 — Annual Hereford Sales
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by Chad Breeding, AHA president
Strengthened Genomic Opportunity Board Points
The AHA’s new DNA partnership provides more value to members.
Chad Breeding is president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at chadebreeding@gmail.com.
American Hereford Association (AHA) members received an email in May informing them Weatherbys Scientific was designated as the Association’s official DNA laboratory and DNA services provider, effective June 5, 2025.
This unanimous Board decision was based on AHA member input over time, thoughtful research, long consideration and recommendations developed by the DNA policy taskforce, which were subsequently and unanimously adopted by the Board in calendar year 2024.
More for less
AHA Board members appreciate the partnership with NEOGEN as its previous official DNA laboratory. However, we confidently believe transitioning to Weatherbys Scientific provides members enhanced immediate value along with broader latitude as
Details to remember
• Testing at Weatherbys Scientific began June 5, 2025. On Dec. 31, 2025, all testing at NEOGEN will cease, and Weatherbys Scientific will be the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) sole DNA testing service provider.
• Members who requested testing kits from NEOGEN prior to June 5, 2025, can still send them to NEOGEN until Dec. 31, 2025. However, members who requested kits from NEOGEN prior to June 5, 2025, but have not yet returned them to NEOGEN, can request a new kit from AHA customer service at no additional charge for testing at Weatherbys, which includes Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD)/Delayed Blindness (DB) for no additional cost when ordered with a genomic profile (see DNA Test Fees below). All testing kits requested after June 5, 2025, must be sent to Weatherbys.
• The mailing address for Weatherbys DNA testing is: ETC-BioMed LLC, 52 O’Neil Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
• All current AHA policies and terms and conditions surrounding DNA will remain the same.
• Age-based pricing for DNA tests remains the same, but AHA members receive more for the dollars spent.
• Keep in mind there are no refunds for requested kits that are unused.
AHA Member DNA Fees
Calf’s age when test ordered from AHA DNA test price* Up to 6 months
6-12 months
More than 12 months
$30
$46
$60
*DNA test includes parentage, genomic profile and IE, DL, HY, MSUD and MD/DB. Horned/polled test fee is an additional $8 when ordered with a DNA test.
genomic discovery continues to unfold and genomic tools evolve.
The AHA always strives to provide members the most cost-competitive, highest-quality services. You will recall that the AHA found a way to lower DNA testing costs by adopting the cattle age-based pricing structure (effective Jan. 1, 2024), which rewards breeders for submitting an animal’s DNA earlier in its life. The transition to Weatherbys Scientific allows us to provide members with even more costeffective DNA services:
• Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD)/ Delayed Blindness (DB) will no longer be an additional charge for combination pricing with a genomic profile ($13 savings).
• Horned/polled test will now be $8 when ordered with a genomic profile ($8 savings).
• For $30 (0-6 months) members will receive a genomic profile, parentage and all known abnormalities.
• For $38 (0-6 months) members will receive a genomic profile, parentage, all known abnormalities and horned/ polled results.
This enhanced value supports recent policies adopted by the AHA, including the requirement for walking sires and donor dams born after Jan. 1, 2026, to have a genomic profile completed at the AHA official lab and be fully parent verified and tested for all recognized genetic conditions. This mirrors the requirement for AI sires.
Keep in mind more data and genotypes increase the accuracy of expected progeny differences.
DNA testing will continue to play an essential role in genetic improvement, parentage verification and genetic abnormality testing. There is little doubt genomics will provide even more insight and opportunity as the science evolves.
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Updates and Congratulations Performance Matters
by Shane Bedwell
Genetics, genomics and more.
The American Hereford Association (AHA) transitioned to Weatherbys Scientific as its official DNA service provider June 5. AHA members received a letter notifying them of this before the transition. You can find this letter at Hereford.org/letterto-membership
Here are some frequently asked questions AHA staff have received since the announcement.
What is the density of the SNP-based chip that Weatherbys is using?
Weatherbys Scientific utilizes an 85K SNP-based chip, or selected set of approximately 85,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), that not only includes the necessary markers for the genetic evaluation but also has all the known genetic abnormalities that AHA tests for, as well as horned/polled.
Do I have to order the MD/DB add-on test with a genomic profile?
No, every genomic profile/basic test includes Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD)/Delayed Blindness (DB) at no additional charge.
Will the $20 MD/DB standalone test still be available?
Yes, the MD/DB standalone test is still offered. However, for an additional $10, you can get parentage, a genomic profile and results for the other four abnormalities.
Will I have to ship my DNA samples to Ireland?
No, although Weatherbys Scientific headquarters are located in Ireland, AHA members send samples to ETC BioMed LLC in Easthampton, Mass. — the address is on the bottom of the DNA sample submission form. Members will attach their samples and ship them like they have always done.
Is all the data from NEOGEN now lost since we changed labs?
Absolutely not, results from all animals tested through NEOGEN exist in the AHA genomic pipeline and will be utilized for necessary parentage discovery of future animals that will be tested at Weatherbys.
What validation steps were taken to ensure Weatherbys Scientific could perform?
Three different proof-of-concept trials were conducted to evaluate the accuracy of identifying the genetic abnormalities, horned/polled results and the SNP-based markers used in the genetic evaluation. This data was compared to existing data from the genomic pipeline, and all animals had 100% concordance.
I ordered several DNA tests prior to the announcement from AHA, where do I submit my samples?
You can still submit your samples to NEOGEN if you would like, or you can contact AHA customer service to get new kits re-issued for Weatherbys and take advantage of the price savings.
Does the lab switch change AHA policy around DNA storage?
No, current AHA Board of Directors-approved policy related to DNA storage applies and can be found online at Hereford.org/wp-content/ uploads/2025/05/HH25_25-DNATesting_Terms_Conditions.pdf
Date-fueled progress
As mentioned in previous Performance Matters columns, American Hereford Association (AHA) members continue to make extraordinary genetic improvement thanks to their dedicated commitment to collecting data and embracing tools that offer the most accurate genetic prediction available.
Shane Bedwell is the chief operating officer and director of breed improvement of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at sbedwell@hereford.org.
Hereford’s genetic evaluation took a giant leap forward in 2012 when AHA switched to DNA testing based on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) rather than microsatellites. Besides making parent identification more accurate, SNP enables us to identify genetic differences within nucleotides represented across the genome. Conversely, microsatellites allowed us to only analyze genome regions.
Essentially, DNA transitioned from a parentage tool to a necessary breed improvement tool. We could finally move beyond the assumption that every progeny inherited the same genetic makeup from the same parents. This technology has been extremely helpful in identifying superior and inferior outliers in each new calf crop.
During this paradigm shift, breeders moved away from testing only top-end bull prospects to testing entire calf crops, where the true value of genomics have merit. It’s no different than the key principles upon which Whole Herd TPR is built.
What’s more, the cost of using this necessary technology continues to decline.
Today’s AHA member price of utilizing a 100K density genotype chip — considered the gold standard for genotype panels — is 70% less than it was in 2012.
These DNA tests provide a genomic profile and add confidence in the accuracy of parentage identification. They also evaluate individual animals for the six genetic conditions identified in the Hereford breed.
Breeders can use these tests to identify genetic potential early on in each calf crop and maximize genetic progress.
Watch list
The AHA Handbook cites physical abnormalities recognized by the Association considered to be genetic in nature under certain circumstances.
One of these conditions is Internal Hydrocephalus, and it is listed as a Class 1 (lethal) defect. The first reported case of Hydrocephalus dates back to the 1950s, and there have been additional cases reported in previous literature. Symptoms of Internal
Hydrocephalus include excess fluid in the brain, which may result in a bulging or domed head, but in some cases, the head appears to be normal. Because of the nature of this condition, calves are typically born dead or die shortly after birth. It is important to note that environmental situations can produce Hydrocephalus, so it is important to have suspicious calves pathologically examined to determine if the condition is genetic in nature.
As with any suspicious calves, no matter the condition, the AHA works with Dr. Steffen at the University of Nebraska to confirm whether the condition is likely environmental or genetic in nature. In accordance with AHA policy, when an animal produces at least two abnormal progeny of a condition, these animals shall be listed on the AHA website and denoted with a special code.
Two progeny resulting from a sire/ daughter mating have been parent verified and diagnosed by Dr. Steffen as being genetic cases of Internal Hydrocephalus. As such, they will be listed on the AHA website as Internal Hydrocephalus Carriers (IHC). These two animals will be listed as IHC.
ESK 755T Victor 6 21B –registration number: 43467099
Currently, no other abnormal calves outside of this mating have been reported to Dr. Steffen’s lab or the AHA records department. Furthermore, the absence of abnormal calves of similar breeding in other herds suggests the frequency of this historical genetic abnormality is very low. However, it is important to continue to report abnormal cases when presented at birth to AHA and Dr. Steffen for continued surveillance of all listed known or unknown genetic abnormalities.
Feedlots in Western Kansas bring their very best to compete every year. Cattle are evaluated by one judge on-foot and another judge on the rail. The top 25 steers and the top 25 heifers are named in both the live and carcass shows. Many Hereford breeders and their customers have entered strong contenders over the years through their participation in the AHA Feedout Program, fed at HRC Feed Yards LLC in Scott City, Kan.
Special congratulations to these breeders who placed in the top 25 of this year’s competition, and thanks to HRC Feed Yards.
Top 25 Live Heifer Show 16th place, 1,520 pounds, black baldy, JRD Cattle Co, Nebraska
Top 25 Live Steer Show 19th place, 1,620 pounds, straight Hereford, Darrin Reed, Kansas
Top 25 Carcass Steer Show 19th place, yield grade 3, low Prime, black baldy, Cooper Herefords, Montana (below).
Celebrate the champions
Beef Empire Days is regarded by many as the Super Bowl of Feedlot Competitions. This year’s contest marked the 57th anniversary of the live and carcass shows held during the 10-day long Beef Empire Days Celebration located in Garden City, Kan.
Photo courtesy of Haven Johnson.
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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.
Annual Meeting/World Hereford Conference
2025 AHA Board of Directors candidate slate
The American Hereford Association (AHA) nominating committee is pleased to announce the six candidates nominated for election to the AHA Board of Directors. The candidates are:
Ross Carlson Carlson Farms, Murdock, Minn. 320-808-7095 rbmrc1@gmail.com
Joe Ellis
Ellis Farms, Chrisman, Ill. 765-366-5390 efbeef1@aol.com
Ryan McGuffee McGuffee Polled Herefords, Mendenhall, Miss. 601-668-1000 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net
Joe Dan Ledbetter Ledbetter Cattle Co., Wheeler, Texas 806-236-0958 joedanledbetter@yahoo.com
Register for 2025 World Hereford Conference
The AHA looks forward to hosting the World Hereford Conference (WHC), accompanying tours and the Young Breeders Competition Oct. 22-26, in Kansas City, Mo. Find event details and registration information at WorldHerefordConference.com. The registration deadline is Sept. 1.
Attend Annual Meeting
Join us in Kansas City, Mo., for the 2025 AHA Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the WHC.
The Annual Membership Meeting and Hereford Honorees breakfast will be Saturday, Oct. 25, and will honor the 2025 Hereford Hall of Fame and Hereford Hall of Merit inductees. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) scholarship recipients and Young Breeders Competition participants will be recognized at a special awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 24. The 2026 National Hereford Queen will be crowned on Sunday, Oct. 26. The registration deadline is Sept. 1. Find the full schedule, hotel information, registration and more at Hereford.org/Annual-Meeting or WorldHerefordConference.com.
Certified Hereford Beef® Prodell joins CHB team
Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) named Marie Prodell as account executive for retail and food service in April. A former member of the National Junior Hereford Association and past National Hereford Queen, Prodell brings Hereford experience and passion to her role, which includes CHB sales and education support across
national retail and foodservice channels. For more details, see CHB Bites, Page 28.
Association news
AHA partners with new DNA Lab
The AHA Board of Directors selected Weatherbys Scientific as the organization’s official DNA laboratory in May. The Association sent an email to AHA members, informing them of the change and the transition from NEOGEN, the Association’s previous official DNA lab.
Bottom line, the decision maintains AHA’s standard for high accuracy while offering members more value for their DNA testing dollars. For further details in this issue of Hereford World, see Board Points, Page 10, and Performance Matters, Pages 12-13.
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, all embryo transfer (ET) donor dams and walking sires born after Jan. 1, 2026, will be required to have a genomic profile completed at the 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.
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 fall Board meeting to purge, starting on 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 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.
Interns start summer with the AHA
The AHA is proud to welcome three dynamic interns, who will play key roles in upcoming national and international Hereford events.
Denver Drake – HPI and AHA communications intern Denver Drake, a native of Greenville, Texas, is interning with the AHA and Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) through the summer and fall. She served as an AHA youth activities intern in 2024, finding her passion and her way back to Kansas City for a second year.
She will assist with various communications and HPI projects, including social media content creation, email marketing and preparation for the 2025 WHC. Additionally, Drake will write stories and provide photography for the Hereford World and Baldy Advantage magazines.
Drake is a recent graduate of Texas Tech University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and a minor in public relations and strategic communications. She completed internships for iCEV Marketing, the State Fair of Texas Livestock Show and the American Royal Livestock Show.
“Serving as a youth activities intern for the AHA last summer provided me with endless opportunities and showed me exactly why I want to invest in this industry,” Drake says. “An internship with the AHA has been a dream of mine for years, and I feel so incredibly grateful to be back for a second time.”
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Claire Norris – youth activities intern Claire Norris, Eudora, Kan., joins the Association as a youth activities intern through the summer and fall. She recently graduated from Kansas State University (K-State) with a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and industry, with an emphasis in agricultural communications and marketing and a minor in mass communications.
Norris was actively involved in several organizations at K-State, as a member of the Block and Bridle Club and as an ASI Mentor. Norris also gained valuable hands-on experience through internships with the American Angus Association and K-State Research and Extension. Additionally, she held leadership roles within the animal sciences and industry event planning and communications class.
“I am excited to spend my summer immersed within the Hereford breed,” Norris says. “I’m learning from some of the most knowledgeable individuals in the cattle industry.”
Her internship includes helping with the 26th annual VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), Faces of Leadership conference, WHC and Young Breeders Competition this fall.
Kailyn Stokes – youth activities intern Kailyn Stokes, Marion, Ky., joins the AHA as a youth activities intern this summer. Her role includes assisting the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) with planning the JNHE, from coordinating contests to organizing entries. She will also collaborate with Association staff on other NJHA projects, such as the Faces of Leadership conference.
“I am honored, grateful and blessed to be a part of Team Hereford,” Stokes says. “Our juniors are some of the best and the brightest, and I cannot wait to serve, support and encourage them ringside and beyond this summer.”
Stokes is a junior at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where she
is majoring in animal science and agricultural communications. She is an active member of Class XIV of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program, OSU Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow and the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen’s Association. She also serves as an OSU campus tour guide and career liaison for the Ferguson College of Agriculture.
To learn more about the summer internship programs please visit Hereford.org — applications annually open in the fall.
Junior National Hereford Expo
Watch the JNHE live Walton Webcasting will broadcast the 2025 JNHE July 12-18 in Louisville, Ky. Watch by visiting WaltonWebcasting.com.
Fill Out Fall Inventory Member Service
by Laura Kouba
Fall 2025 herd inventories were generated last 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 July 15 receive a $0.25 per-head discount on every female maintained on the inventory. Inventories submitted between July 16 and Sept. 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 Sept. 1 will incur the $2 perhead 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 treatment
13 – Culled or died, genetic defect
14 – Culled, bad feet
15 – Culled, poor udder
16 – Culled, prolapse
17 – Culled, cancer eye
18 – Culled, structurally unsound
19 – Culled, old age
20 – Culled, other
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, fall 2025.
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.
RANCH OPEN HOUSE
Watch online sale closeout — 5p.m. (MST) • CHB steak dinner • Congratulations, Dale and Nancy Venhuizen on a much-deserved retirement. Churchill Cattle Company’s impact on the Hereford breed has been nothing short of amazing!
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Passing the Maroon Jacket Youth Movement
A Million Times Over
by Logan McFatridge
Three years: the amount of time I have spent wearing the maroon jacket. When I first got on the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board, I thought three years would be a long time, but somehow time must have gotten away from me. This VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) will mark my 15th junior national, but I still remember my first one in Indianapolis, Ind., like it was yesterday. That’s the thing about time, it is easy to remember your first time doing something or being somewhere, but it can be hard to imagine your last.
So, what happens after the board? Well, like I said, that is hard to imagine, so for now let’s just
reflect on some of my experiences over the last three years.
It is terrifying to put yourself out there to delegates from around the country and explain how you’re a great fit for their association. This can be especially hard when there are only three others running alongside you, and you don’t know them. Soon they turn into great friends, though. This was my first giant leap into a leadership position, and I hoped I was qualified. I served on many teams and boards my whole life leading up to that point, but this was by far the most daunting. At the end of the day, I realized that I was going to make mistakes, because we all do; nobody is perfect. But if I jump right into the deep end and try to make a difference with every person I interact with, I will be successful in anything I do.
Chairman
Logan McFatridge, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com
Vice chairman
Haley Mouser, msfherefords@gmail.com
Communications chair
Salem Sifford, ssifford366@gmail.com
Membership chair
Lauren Gatz, lgatz@ksu.edu
Fundraising chair
Sam Birdsall, scb1230@hotmail.com
Leadership chair
Harlee Watson, harleewatson1@gmail.com
Directors
Emma Ballinger, emma.ballinger@uky.edu
Matt Bruns, mattbruns101@gmail.com
Sarah Beth Callicott, callicottsb@gmail.com
Kaylee McInvale, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com
Rylie Meinhardt, rjmeinhardt@gmail.com
Isaac Rhode, issaceb2021@gmail.com
Director of youth activities
Amy Cowan
816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org JrHereford.org
Once I committed myself and got the maroon jacket, I would’ve compared myself to a kid graduating from kindergarten, because I just couldn’t wait for whatever was next, but I had absolutely no idea. I was thrown right into the swing of things with the Faces of Leadership conference in Montana. The event was held not even a month after JNHE, and I had to help put on a workshop with little prior notice. Saying I was nervous would have been an understatement. I didn’t want to embarrass myself, but I also wanted to make the experience as meaningful as possible. That mindset stayed with me as I helped with events. After all, we are the best breed association of them all, and we are the ones that set the standard. Our team tries to be the best of the best at every conference, meeting or show.
each year you get to add new faces and unfortunately say goodbye to others. You start out by just thinking of your board almost as coworkers, but you can only spend so much time in a car, plane, hotel or showring with somebody before you consider them family. Over the span of three years, your whole life might change, but the board has always been my anchor. We are all different, but we share the same passion for the breed and the people who surround us. I can truly say it was an honor to serve with every member of my three boards, and I would not be who I am today without their help and guidance. I learned the ropes and turned strangers into close friends who can accomplish anything. Now that I have a grasp on all the things I need to be the perfect board member — my time is up. All the early mornings and long nights spent serving our association are coming to an end, and it is hard to imagine. Although my time as a board member will be officially over, I will never stop supporting the NJHA. I have complete confidence in the
Logan McFatridge, NJHA chairman
next four leaders we will select. Our jackets do not stay with us, but our hearts stay with them.
I am often asked if I have enjoyed my time on the board, to which I usually answer, ‘yes.’ But if I were to be asked if I would do it all again, I would say, “a million times over.”
Beauty in the Rhythm
by Haley Mouser
“Well, are you going to be sad?”
This question is often asked when I mention that I will be retiring my maroon jacket this summer, and it gets asked even more emphatically when coupled with the knowledge that I have worn this jacket for three years.
Of course, part of the answer is “yes.” This jacket has seen me through many memories, experiences, places and stages of life. However, “yes” is not my only answer because this jacket will not truly be retired. When I take it off for the very last time, it will be held for less than a minute before being put on someone eagerly anticipating the feeling of wearing it for the very first time. Rather than being set aside, it will cloak one of the upcoming leaders of the breed, and I will be overjoyed, smiling amidst my tears, to see someone on the verge of an experience that will help them grow.
I vividly remember being in that spot. Sitting alongside my family and fellow state association members in an arena filled with green chips, wearing my khaki skirt and white button up, nervously waiting to see if a maroon jacket would complete my outfit. Bailey Morrell finished her retiring address and hugged her family. She did not prolong my anticipation, but rather strode straight for me. We hugged, smiled and cried in the moment, and as
I sat back down in my chair, I remember looking down at the long-awaited jacket. I studied Bailey’s name on the nametag. Bailey was the first National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board member I spoke to at my first Faces of Leadership conference in 2019; the first person who encouraged me to run for the board. She was someone whom I admired. The feeling of filling her shoes was a little overwhelming, but her support was strong encouragement.
Showing up to my first Faces of Leadership conference on the board in Billings, Mont., I was ready to jump in and filled with new ideas. The essay all candidates are required to write, “My goal as an NJHA director,” had me primed with a plan for my time on the board. However, I quickly realized there was much I needed to learn before I could truly turn any one of those goals or ideas into a feasible proposal.
My heart is still in this, and it has been the driving force behind my motivation to serve the NJHA these past three years. However, for the new director who will soon be wearing the jacket that used to bear my name, my excitement for them is only partly wrapped up in what they will bring; the rest lies in all that they will learn.
While I have had the great privilege of seeing some of my board’s new ideas come to fruition, far deeper than any impact I may have left on this association is the impact it has left on me. I am grateful for my growth, confidence and sharpened skills. To name just two things: simply shaking a hand and carrying on a conversation with someone new and being able to face a mountainous task with the ability to develop a plan, lead a team and see it through. Realizing this growth filled me with gratitude and shed new light on how the perspective I carried as a candidate has now changed.
Three years ago, I was focused on all that I could give and contribute, and rightfully so, but I had no understanding of all that I would gain. My candidate speech included this statement, “Because of all that has been poured into me over the past 18 years, I am now eager and ready to give back and be that person for someone else.”
From a bird’s-eye view of the past three years, from the moment I received my jacket, to the moment I will pass it on, I am overwhelmed by the beauty found in the rhythm. For a time, this jacket was mine to wear, but it will never be laid to rest, and the momentum started many years ago will continue in the NJHA, and in me.
Haley Mouser, NJHA vice chairman
SEPTEMBER 18 & 19, 2025
SEPTEMBER 18 & 19, 2025
CHB Bites
Premium Power
“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.
Even though retail beef prices are historically high, consumers continue seeking and paying for a consistently high-quality product that ensures the reliable eating experience they crave. In fact, Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) Premium — upper two-thirds Choice and Prime — is the fastest growing CHB segment.
For instance, Ridley’s Family Markets, a CHB partner, transitioned to the CHB Premium program at the end of June, just in time for Independence Day, which is typically one of the highest demand seasons for beef each year. This transition underscores Ridley’s commitment to delivering premiumquality beef to their customers throughout the Mountain West region. Ridley’s Family Markets is an independent grocer with 31 stores in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Nevada and Wyoming.
Likewise, US Foods-Omaha launched CHB Premium in June, providing foodservice operators in Nebraska and surrounding regions with premium, consistent, rancher-owned beef. CHB is new to the division but not the company. US Foods-Atlanta is a long-time Certified Hereford Beef partner, earning the most recent CHB Food Distributor of the Year award.
Up close and personal
Certified Hereford Beef continues to grow and strengthen these partnerships in a variety of ways. One of the most effective tools is showing key partners firsthand the care and passion of producers utilizing Hereford genetics. These opportunities are made possible by the willingness of producers to provide tours of their operations.
As an example, the Whitey and Weyman Hunt families, owners of Innisfail Farms near Madison, Ga., recently hosted a successful CHB ranch tour and training for US Foods-Atlanta. The experience provided US Foods team members with insight into the quality, sustainability and commitment of those dedicated to breeding and raising the cattle behind CHB.
“Marie represents the next generation of leadership in the beef business — smart, passionate and grounded in the values that make Certified Hereford Beef a truly unique brand,” says Ernie Davis, CHB president and CEO. “Her firsthand experience in cattle production, wealth of industry experience and her talent for telling the story of Hereford cattle make her an incredible asset as we expand our reach and strengthen our rancherowned brand across the U.S.”
Both examples highlight brand loyalty forged by unique, dependable beef quality and the marketing power created between CHB customer service and committed partners.
joins CHB
Hereford Beef expanded its ability to serve partners and grow the brand footprint by naming Marie Prodell CHB account executive for retail and food service. She joined the team in April and will play an integral support role in CHB customer communications, accounts and program management, as well as sales and education support across national retail and foodservice channels.
Prodell recently earned dual bachelor’s degrees in agricultural business and animal and meat science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF). Her leadership roles with the UWRF Beef Management Team, Block and Bridle Club and other organizations reflect her communications and leadership skills. As a firstgeneration Hereford breeder, and former member of the National Junior Hereford Association, she is a passionate advocate of Hereford and CHB. While in college, Prodell represented the breed and CHB at national food shows while serving as National Hereford Queen.
“I’m excited to work with the American Hereford Association and CHB to grow this leading premium branded beef program,” Prodell says. “The unique product and service attributes that Certified Hereford Beef provides partners and consumers is second to none.”
For more information about Certified Hereford Beef, visit CertifiedHerefordBeef.com or email info@herefordbeef.org
Marie Prodell recently joined the CHB team as account executive for retail and food service.
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NJW 1B 72C ON DUTY 150E {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} NJW 79Z 22Z HEAVY DUTY 72C ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} NJW 12T Y449 COW MADE 1B {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP}
NJW 25W 8Y SPIRITQUEEN 12A {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC} NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF} NJW 76S P20 SPIRITUAL 25W ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
• Homozygous Polled. In our opinion, the best New Standard son there is! Nice look, pedigree and excellent set of EPDs! He is balanced, well-muscled and out of a top-rated cow line here.
EPHR JULIE 457Z {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} BJE MISS PATH 580M {DOD}{HYP,IEP} P43284724 EPHR SARA JANE 836W EPHR POWER PLAY 231S {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} EPHR MISS IDA 165R {DLF,HYF,IEF}
• Thick, deep and massive with great feet and legs. He is as sound as they come.
• His daughters have perfect udders and milk heavy.
• Curve bending EPDs: Top 10% in BW, YW, MM, M&G, CW and CHB$.
The National Hereford Women (NHW) will present two interactive fundraisers — Chuck a Duck and Flamingo Flocking — during the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Louisville, Ky. All proceeds will support NHW’s Faces of Leadership and Building on Leadership (BOLD) conference scholarships. NHW members hope to see each of you “chucking ducks” during the JNHE opening ceremonies and “flocking flamingos” through Wednesday. Along with these new fundraisers, the ladies will also be selling raffle tickets for a portable, handmade bar donated by NHW president Beth Mansfield.
Duck, duck
To participate in the Chuck a Duck event, purchase toy ducks on the NHW website, HerefordWomen.com, for $5 each. Ducks purchased benefit NHW scholarships and support state junior Hereford associations. People purchasing the ducks will select a junior state association to receive the ducks during state pictures at JNHE. When the selected state is announced during opening ceremonies, Chuck a Duck participants will throw — or chuck — their ducks at a target. The state closest to the bullseye will receive a portion of the fundraiser’s proceeds.
Join the flock
The NHW’s other new fundraiser is “Flamingo Flocking” stalls. For $50, you can nominate friends or fellow competitors to receive a flock
of flamingos at their stall. The event will run from Sunday until Wednesday. Daily nominations will be limited, so act quickly to send a flock. Each flock will be on parade at the nominated stall throughout the day, or NHW’s flamingo “eggsperts” will remove them earlier for $50.
Exhibitors who believe they were nominated and would like to avoid a visit from pink feathery friends at their stalls can opt out for $100. Exhibitors can also purchase a “Flamingo Insurance” policy for $300 which guards against flamingos nesting in their stalls throughout the week.
Gather with friends
NHW invites cattlewomen to join them for the third annual “The Gathering” hosted at GKB Cattle’s Hi Point Ranch, in Desdemona, Texas, Sept. 19-21. All guests, 21 years and older, will be delighted by Tarleton State University educators, a GKB Cattle ranch tour, fellowship, networking and more. Register for one of the event’s limited spots at HerefordWomen.com.
The Hereford women look forward to seeing everyone at JNHE and can’t wait to facilitate these fun events to pay it forward to the Hereford youth. For more information on how to participate in these events, please reach out to an NHW board member; they’re always happy to help.
To join and to learn more about the NHW, visit HerefordWomen.com or email nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com.
THE COMPLETE SOURCE
Proven, predictable Line One genetics backed by a program based on over 71 years of consistent multi-trait selection. Bulls that will improve your cow herd and add performance and fleshing ability along with eye appeal and carcass quality. Our program has proven itself through all phases of the beef industry. Consistent, uniform, and bred
HH ADVANCE 0022H ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
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CE 6.5; BW 1.8; WW 69; YW 101; DMI 0.7; SC 1.4; SCF 22.1; MM 36; M&G 71; MCE 1.5; MCW 42; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.30; CW 95; FAT 0.026; REA 0.58; MARB 0.26; BMI$ 457; BII$ 556; CHB$ 150
• Exceptional length of body, pigment, muscle, and eye appeal.
• 0022H is a proven sire that is a trait-leader for 11 different traits, including all $ profit indexes.
• Owned with Coates Ranch, TX
• Semen is available
HH ADVANCE 1128J ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
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CE 2.8; BW 3.5; WW 62; YW 100; DMI 0.6; SC 0.7; SCF 18.8; MM 21; M&G 52; MCE 3.7; MCW 104; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.40; CW 93; FAT 0.036; REA 0.90; MARB 0.39; BMI$ 431; BII$ 527; CHB$ 171
• Pigment, muscle, fleshing ability, and functionality with extra growth and carcass.
• Trait-leader for TEAT, CW, REA, MARB, and all $ profit indexes.
• Owned with Van Newkirk Herefords
• Semen is available
HH ADVANCE 2116K
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} 44346768
CE 8.8; BW -1.9; WW 64; YW 93; DMI 0.7; SC 1.5; SCF 15.8; MM 34; M&G 66; MCE 5.5; MCW 40; UDDR 1.20; TEAT 1.20; CW 79; FAT 0.036; REA 0.27; MARB 0.55; BMI$ 357; BII$ 467; CHB$ 155
• Moderate framed, big ribbed, well-marked, and thick.
• Proven calving ease with strong growth and carcass EPDs. Top 3% on BW, MCW, and MARB, and top 10% on $CHB
• Owned with The 2116K Group and Buford Ranches
• Conventional and sexed 4M semen is available.
HH ADVANCE 2123K {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} 44346775
CE 2.8; BW 2.6; WW 70; YW 107; DMI 0.8; SC 1.1; SCF 16.8; MM 31; M&G 66; MCE 4.9; MCW 62; UDDR 1.20; TEAT 1.30; CW 77; FAT 0.066; REA 0.30; MARB 0.32; BMI$ 356; BII$ 459; CHB$ 127
• Exceptional balance, length of body, and outstanding EPDs.
• High-seller from our 2023 Sale at $70,000 for ½ interest.
CE 3.2; BW 3.7; WW 69; YW 95; DMI 0.4; SC 1.5; SCF 24.7; MM 41; M&G 76; MCE 5.4; MCW 69; UDDR 1.10; TEAT 1.20; CW 89; FAT -0.004; REA 0.85; MARB 0.47; BMI$ 523; BII$ 634; CHB$ 173
• Highly proven sire that does it all. Exceptional phenotype, pigment, eye appeal, and big time carcass. Daughters are outstanding females.
• Trait-leader on 14 different traits and top 5% on MILK, REA, MARB, $BMI and $CHB.
• Owned with Van Newkirk Herefords, Stuber Ranch, and Churchill Cattle Co. Semen is available
CL 1 DOMINO 241K {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
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CE 4.9; BW 0.3; WW 53; YW 81; DMI 0.5; SC 1.9; SCF 22.2; MM 35; M&G 62; MCE 4.0; MCW 63; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.60; CW 81; FAT 0.076; REA 0.49; MARB 0.11; BMI$ 436; BII$ 511; CHB$ 116
• Freckle-faced, dark colored, extra thick, and extra fancy.
• Calving ease and maternal in a great package. Dam is a top donor at Cooper Herefords.
• Top 10% on BW, MCW, UDDR, and TEAT EPDs
• Owned with EF1 Cattle Co. Semen is available
HH ADVANCE 3037L ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} 44454182
CE 3.2; BW 5.8; WW 70; YW 105; DMI 0.3; SC 1.4; SCF 26.8; MM 40; M&G 76; MCE 2.6; MCW 61; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.50; CW 85; FAT 0.016; REA 0.60; MARB 0.39; BMI$ 543; BII$ 654; CHB$ 165
• Long bodied, goggle-eyed, and extra fancy son of 0159H.
• Top 10% of breed or higher on 11 different traits. Top 2% on $BMI
• Dam was a highly proven donor with outstanding udder quality.
• Owned with Flying S Herefords. Semen is available
HH ADVANCE 2034K ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
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CE 4.5; BW 2.9; WW 56; YW 88; DMI 0.5; SC 1.8; SCF 21.8; MM 33; M&G 61; MCE 6.6; MCW 65; UDDR 1.20; TEAT 1.30; CW 81; FAT 0.016; REA 0.41; MARB 0.39; BMI$ 451; BII$ 546; CHB$ 152
• Powerful 0159H son with extra rib, volume, and muscle expression.
• Top notch sire group with an exciting set of sons for our 2026 Sale.
• Owned with Ridder Herefords, NE. Semen is available
ECR COPPER CANDI 1333 ET Reg #44296201 :: Horned
Moments
are the stepping stones of individual and collective history. They’re spent, leveraged or squandered, realized or overlooked in the rush of existence.
Every moment matters as an opportunity to change, maintain, progress or overcome. By chance or intent, they all lead to a destination.
From the Ashes
Running P Cattle Co. rebuilds its Hereford herd after the Smokehouse Creek Fire.
by Katie Maupin Miller
An eerie haze covered Canadian, Texas, as Drew Perez arrived with his stock trailer in tow on Feb. 29, 2024. Smoke from the nearby Smokehouse Creek Fire blocked out the sun, but he couldn’t see any flames on the horizon.
Drew had driven the two hours from Running P Cattle Co.’s home ranch in Canyon, Texas, to check on the family’s 100 cows in the rented pasture. The fire was expected to skirt north of the operation, driven by an unrelenting southwesterly wind that had stretched the inferno over 60 miles.
But, as he stopped to visit with some firefighters about 10 miles from the ranch, they told him a sudden shift in the wind direction would send the flames roaring straight south in a 60-mile-wide swath — a path of destruction so vast it would be nearly impossible to contain and almost as unlikely to outrun. “You’ve got about 15 minutes,” they warned.
Fifteen minutes wasn’t enough time to load any cattle. Drew’s only options were to cut fences or help his herd hunker down. Looking out at the county road now resembling Houston rush hour, lined with cars of families also trying to outrun the flames amid the shifting winds, he chose the latter. Drew poured feed on caliche pads near oil pumps, and said a prayer that the cows would stay there so the fire might skirt around them without any fuel underfoot.
“There was nowhere to go,” Drew says. “There was nowhere to hide from it. It was inevitable that it was going to come over the top of us, and we had 100 cows out there.”
With no other options, Drew pulled his rig back onto the county road and headed home. Leaving his prayers and fears in Canadian until the next day when he and friend, Justin Miller, went to survey the aftermath. They left in the early morning hours when it was still dark, while Lauren and fellow good friends followed behind when it became light.
By this point, the Smokehouse Creek Fire had burned more than one million acres. At its height, the blaze was engulfing up to two football fields of land every second. To the Perez family, it seemed unlikely that anything could survive that. As they drew nearer and drove past blackened land scorched by the flames, they encountered downed electric wires hanging from burnt and broken utility poles. As the morning light began to break, Drew drove around dead cattle in the roadway,
We were at our lowest low, and it is like they picked us up and set us back on our feet.
— Lauren Perez
They just said, ‘Load them up, and tell us where we need to go.’ They were the true miracles and shepherds of God.
— Lauren Perez
where ranchers had chosen to cut their fences in hopes of giving their stock a fighting chance, only for them to be overtaken by the flames anyway.
At the rented pasture, they were met with an equally bleak scene. The scorched land was dotted with burned cattle. Their pasture clearly had more than just their cows in it, as neighboring cattle had jumped fences during the fire or wandered over after charred fence posts no longer supported the wire.
Amid the searing heat, the cattle’s hair had been singed from their hides and ear tags melted, leaving only the Running P brand to discern their Hereford cattle from the neighbor’s Red Angus that had mixed among the herd in the confusion. Even their bald faces were hard to discern against their burns.
Drew got out of the pickup and started the grim task of dispatching cattle that were too injured to hope for recovery. It was a heavy task, given how many of their hopes and dreams rode upon that calf crop. Just one month earlier, their bull, RPC 7119 007 Rubble 210, topped Cattlemen’s Congress, and many of the calves on the ground or inside their heavily pregnant group of spring calvers were direct descendants or closely related to the champion sire. Not to mention that the couple built the Running P brand since 2018 and had hopes of hosting a production sale. That calf crop was going to be their first offering.
“I had nightmares for several days,” Drew recalls. “Those are things that we didn’t prepare for. We had to euthanize cattle right there on the spot. Those were the heart of our herd, and we had to put them down. Many cows were full-term pregnant, and you could see the baby was moving in their stomach, but there was nothing we could do.”
Little miracles
Yet, among the devastation, the couple encountered miracles. As they began to gather the survivors, trailer after trailer arrived at the pasture to help haul them away from the ashes. Drew and Lauren didn’t even know some of the Panhandle natives that pulled in to help load and haul the survivors; yet they gladly loaded the cattle that made it through the fire onto strangers’ trailers.
“Your mind is so distraught. You don’t even know what to do,” Lauren recalls. “But I will never forget the sight. We were penning cows and trying to gather everything up to see what we had. We had no more than shut the gate, when we turned and looked to the highway, and we started seeing trailer after trailer after trailer, and they started turning in. They just said, ‘Load them up, and tell us where we need to go.’ They were the true miracles and shepherds of God.”
Thinking quickly, the couple decided to rush a few head of burned heifers to TransOva’s satellite operation in Muleshoe, Texas, where they would try to flush them. In their state, it was unsure if the heifers would recover, much less produce any embryos, but Drew and Lauren felt they had to try. So, as concerned cattlemen helped haul the survivors southwest, they reached out to fellow Hereford breeders to see if they could use some of their semen to make on-the-fly breeding decisions.
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As Drew and Lauren Perez gathered up cattle that survived the Smokehouse Creek Fire, stock trailers began arriving, one after another, to help haul them to safety.
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“Miraculously, the heifers we did take to get flushed threw big-time results. We expected the worst after the hardships they went through over the last 48 hours,” Drew says. “That is what is so cool about the breed, too. Several people, like the Barbers, opened up their semen tanks. We had to make a mating decision right then; there was no time to get semen shipped in. A decision we usually take a month to make, we had to make in hours.”
Among the surviving cattle were a handful of calves. One dark red, goggle-eyed bull calf was found in a small ring of grass — no bigger than a lick tub. He was unscathed. Another heifer calf was pulled from a small row of scrubby trees.
Perhaps as miraculous as the survivors was how it seemed to the Perez family that God’s hand had guided the flames. As they took inventory of the 45 head of registered Hereford cows that perished, oddly, some whole cow families were erased while others were left unharmed. It seemed that a larger, all-knowing force ensured the couple had the very best for rebuilding their Hereford herd.
“God was looking out for certain animals for us,” Drew says. “When we had to go back and delete the animals that hadn’t made it through the fire from our records, certain bloodlines were gone, and certain bloodlines survived.”
“It was eerie,” Lauren adds, “when we pulled
cattle when the couple couldn’t stomach it anymore, and the family’s good friend Justin Miller, who emerged from a row of trees with a newborn heifer calf in tow or the countless dedicated friends who did everything from send feed to help euthanize injured cattle.
“We were at our lowest low, and it is like they picked us up and set us back on our feet,” Lauren says.
Then they rise
The agricultural community’s unwavering and long-reaching support helped Drew and Lauren renew their commitment to the lifestyle. Even with the gutting loss of nearly all of their mature cow herd, the couple knew they would rebuild. They also knew their children — Mila and Myles — were watching the example they had set in the wake of the fire.
“Teaching our kids to pivot is the greatest reward,” Lauren says. “That is going to be implanted in our kids now. We were young stockmen when we started this operation, but seeing it through our kids’ eyes as we rebuild is a blessing.”
Mila and Myles were by their parents’ side, helping care for the injured stock. Every day for two months, the family gathered cattle with burns
Running P Cattle Co. lost 45 head of Hereford cattle during the Smokehouse Creek Fire. The Perez family treated the survivors’ injuries every day for two months.
The rebuilding got a boost from what the Perez family can only call divine intervention. Not only did it seem that the Creator had hand-picked cow families to build upon, but the little bull calf found in a ring of grass was named the champion polled spring bull calf at the National Western Stock Show and reserve champion polled spring bull calf at Cattlemen’s Congress and Fort Worth this year. He was selected by Bowling Ranch, Newkirk, Okla., as the pick of Running P’s reserve pen of bulls for $25,000 for three-quarters interest in the National Hereford Sale. RPC BH 143J 210 Fireball 410 was born amid the flames but was spared to make an impact.
“We all know how hard it is to raise one that checks all the boxes,” Drew says. “God left Fireball here for the Hereford breed.”
The ET calves from the singed replacement heifers arrived this spring, of course, amid an uncharacteristic cold snap. Once again, they renewed the Perez family’s commitment to raising the problem-free cattle that are as noteworthy ringside as they are in a pasture or feedyard.
“You can’t expect heroic results overnight,” Drew says. “We weren’t trying to raise the next national champion this spring; we just wanted to create the type of cattle that we can build around — a new foundation of problem-free, functional cattle.”
This year, Mila, now 7, is hauling her first junior heifer project. The family calls her Firework, and she was the heifer calf pulled from the hedge row after the fire. As they’ve traveled to stock shows and toiled to rebuild the Hereford
God left Fireball here for the Hereford breed. — Drew Perez
herd, Drew and Lauren summarize their feelings
RPC BH 143J 210 Fireball 410 was found unscathed in a small patch of grass after the Smokehouse Creek Fire.
Hereford calves born following the Smokehouse Creek Fire provided light among the darkness as well as building blocks for Running P’s cow herd.
“Ididn’t get to see this side of the industry growing up, so it’s an amazing opportunity for me and others like me to get to see what their animals are actually doing when they send them off to the feedlot and then when they get processed,” says Jorja Ebert, Polo, Mo., a first-time participant in the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout.
“Being part of a livestock judging team, I’ve learned a lot about animals’ phenotype and their genotype. So, I’m very interested in the genetics that help cattle not only produce in a cow-calf operation, but throughout the other sectors.”
Feeding out Hereford and Hereford-influenced cattle to discover how they perform beyond the pasture is the reason the American Hereford Association (AHA) established the Hereford Feedout Program. The NJHA established the Fed Steer Shootout to provide its members the same opportunity, while also participating in educational lessons related to the feedlot and beef packing sectors.
Both programs enable participants to feed a minimum number of cattle at HRC Feed Yards LLC, in Scott City, Kan. Participants receive performance updates throughout the cattle feeding period and individual carcass data after the cattle are harvested, along with a collective summary
of all the cattle enrolled in the program. This lets producers see how their cattle performed relative to the entire group.
“We believe in the program. We believe in the education and that more people should know about this,” says Lee Mayo, HRC Feed Yards general manager. “Everyone involved in the beef industry has a role in feeding the world. If we can teach breeders and have them take ownership and responsibility for the end product, I am really excited to see the progress of the Hereford breed over the next 50 years.”
Partners in progress
Evaluating genetic performance while gaining more knowledge about the cattle feeding and beef packing sectors continues increasing the popularity of the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout. In fact, Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs, explains more juniors would like to participate in the program but are unable to because they don’t have a steer at a time of year that matches the program or an economic way to send one states away.
“We’ve been looking for ways to involve more juniors,” Befort says. “It provides so much knowledge about these other aspects of the business that many don’t have a chance to experience. For
Having the NJHA offer the chance to see this different facet of the industry has given me a new insight into careers in the meat packing and nutrition industry, as well as just getting to see the commercial side of the industry that I’m not necessarily exposed to on a daily basis.
the juniors, it also highlights some career paths they may not have considered.”
Searching for a way to open more opportunity led to a unique partnership pilot project this year.
The notion is straightforward: willing Hereford breeders send steers to the Shootout, which are entered in the names of the junior partners. The breeder partners retain ownership and financial responsibility for the steers, but the junior partners monitor the steer’s monthly progress and participates in all aspects of the Shootout.
Thanks to their willingness and generosity, Hereford breeders provided 16 steers to participants in this year’s program, including Ebert. In total, this year’s Fed Steer Shootout included 281 steers and 96 NJHA members from 24 states.
“I think this partner opportunity is amazing. My family just has a small herd of show cattle, and we run a small cow-calf operation,” Ebert says.
“So, I haven’t really been able to see that side of the industry with the market animals. It was really amazing to partner with someone from Kansas to be able to look at this steer and see how it’s developed through this feedlot and through this program as well.”
— Joe Schohr
Likewise, Joe Schohr, Gridley, Calif., participated in the Shootout for the first time this year as a junior partner.
“I haven’t had the chance to send my own steers all the way from California because of our calving season and the way that works. Thanks to a very generous breeder from Kansas, Mr. Krauss, I was able to be a partner participant,” Schohr says. “So, I get to compete with one of his steers and get all of the educational benefits I’ve gotten so far, while he gets the carcass data and gets to improve his herd.”
Steers for Ebert and Schohr came from Tom Krauss and his family’s Bookcliff Herefords, Russell, Kan. They had the chance to see the steers firsthand during the Fed Steer Shootout Field Day at HRC Feed Yards April 11-12.
Building lifelong opportunity
Being a breeding partner for interested juniors was an easy decision for Krauss because he saw how much the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout helped his daughter, Katherine. She grew up in a family that believes firmly in retained ownership (see Realtime Advantage, Page 72). However, like any other
(From left) Drew Ballard, Inman, Kan.; Jorja Ebert, Polo., Mo.; Joe Schohr, Gridley, Calif; and Tymber Billman, Blackfoot, Idaho visit during the Fed Steer Shootout Field Day at HRC Feed Yards in Scott City, Kan.
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livestock kid in 4-H, the showring caught her eye, just like it did Krauss’ at that stage of life.
When she was 6 or 7 years old, Krauss and his wife, Andrea, started sending Katherine’s steers to feed with theirs. They told her they’d give her $20 for each one that made money, take her to town and let her buy whatever she wanted.
“She understood the concept and wanted to feed her steers,” Krauss says.
When the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout came along, she was all in.
“She wanted to know how her steers were feeding compared to the others. Before shipping them, she wanted to know if they’d been weaned long enough to stay healthy if they were commingled — all of the questions you or I would ask,” Krauss says.
The more she delved into retained ownership and gained more understanding of the whole system, Krauss says she started focusing on that end of the business with the same intensity as her show prospects.
Katherine had two overall reserve champion Shootout steers during her time as a junior member, winning other Shootout awards along the way. She now works in protein sales at Cargill’s Chicago office, where her understanding of beef
from conception to harvest makes trading beef easier for her and her customers.
“I saw the transformation in my daughter from her participation,” Krauss says. “Anyone who owns cows can apply this knowledge and these skills to monetary gain … The Hereford breed is the only one that offers juniors this kind of opportunity. If one of them walks away with a deeper understanding, then we’ve done our job.”
Judging by feedback from some of this year’s first-time participants, it has been a job well done.
“At the end of the day, we’re walking meat animals into the showring. We’re not just producing show cattle, we’re producing beef,” Schohr says. “That’s something really big that I’ve taken away from this experience. Having the NJHA offer the chance to see this different facet of the industry has given me a new insight into careers in the meat packing and nutrition industry, as well as just getting to see the commercial side of the industry that I’m not necessarily exposed to on a daily basis.”
Editor’s Note: If you are interested in participating in the Fed Steer Shootout as a breeder partner or a junior partner, please contact Trey Befort at tbefort@herefordbeef.org.
Emmett Acheson, Wichita, Kan., runs the numbers during the Fed Steer Shootout Field Day.
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From Farm to Table
Pennsylvania Hereford breeders bring bald-faced beef straight to plates.
by Sydnee Shive
Hereford cows dot the rolling hills and ridges of Stone Ridge Manor, a stone’s throw from historic Gettysburg, Pa., and a short distance from heavily populated cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Washington D.C. This is where father-son duo, Dan and Seth Snyder, forge growing demand for the beef produced in their multi-faceted operation.
The Snyders jumped headfirst into the Hereford breed in the mid-1980s. What began as a small farm in Maryland has steadily grown into a diversified operation consisting of Hereford cattle, a commercial cow herd and an embryo transfer program; along with feeder cattle spread across multiple farms near Gettysburg. That doesn’t include the row crops, forage production, produce stand or farm-to-table beef program. They eventually outgrew their Maryland farm and made the move to Pennsylvania.
“That was a much smaller farming operation then, compared to what we’re doing now. It just went from there,” Seth says. “We liked what the breed had to offer as far as not only docility, but also, they can do anything any other breed can do as far as carcass traits and mothering ability.”
For almost 30 years, the Snyders have hosted an annual production sale. They also market cattle private treaty. They sell 30-40 bulls each year, mostly to commercial producers, from New York down to Virginia, and sometimes into North and South Carolina.
“We’re in a black Angus-dominated area, commercially,” Seth says. “But it’s pretty easy to sell a Hereford bull because those calves are going to do as good or 10 cents better than a straight black calf.”
Getting in the door
Like many other producers, Stone Ridge Manor has sold freezer beef and some individual cuts to local consumers since they started raising cattle. As word got around, they sold more and more beef. About a decade ago, they forged a connection with a local Gettysburg restaurant.
“It was actually our AI technician at the time, who put us in contact with the guy who owns the distillery, Mason Dixon Distillery in Gettysburg. They opened probably close to 10 years ago,” Seth says. “Originally, we were just getting their distiller’s mash to feed the feedlot cattle. As I got to know him, I started working with him and his chef to start buying burgers and putting different beef on the menu. The burgers turned out to be one of their best sellers.”
We’re in a black Angus-dominated area, commercially. But it’s pretty easy to sell a Hereford bull because those calves are going to do as good or 10 cents better than a straight black calf. — Seth Snyder
Not long after, Gettysburg College established an initiative to feed their 2,500-3,000 students food grown and sourced more locally. This initiative and another friend-of-a-friend connection ultimately led to the college serving Stone Ridge Manor beef. Getting through the door and onto students’ plates took time, though. Seth explains the process included providing samples and waiting for the college’s science department to complete various taste tests and other studies.
“Landing that account really opened the door for a lot more restaurant accounts because it was a major institution,” Seth says. “It just opened the door, and more or less gave us street credit.”
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and shut down grocery stores across the U.S. and around the world, the Snyders’ farmto-table beef business took off. Paired with word of mouth and an uptick in consumer curiosity about where their food comes from, demand for local beef dramatically increased.
“Word of mouth got around about the product we had, and it started to escalate. I’d say the big breakout probably was during COVID-19. We literally had people calling from places like New York City and Trenton, N.J., and driving down here,” Dan says. “Even people from Florida would come, and they’d buy a whole beef and take it or processed beef and take it. And then in the interim, we started getting inquiries for various things from a college or restaurant.”
“We were sending beef everywhere,” Seth adds. “I mean, literally everywhere. It was hard to fathom where these people were even getting our phone number.”
Now, most of Stone Ridge Manor’s beef can be found at restaurants and colleges in their area. They also maintain an online store and sell beef out of a small, non-traditional shop on farm.
“We serve a fair number of locals,” Seth says. “What we sell out there pretty much goes in a fivemile radius of here.”
The Snyders both say word of mouth is still their most effective marketing tool. Through friends, customers and other connections, their beef lands on more and more plates. Believers in their product, like American Hereford Association
eastern region field representative, Tommy Coley, have helped the Snyders get their beef into new restaurants.
“He was coming up for a sale a couple of years ago and stayed at a local place, a bed and breakfast, and ended up landing that account, unbeknownst to me at the time,” Seth laughs. “That worked out well; they’ve expanded. Once they got the product in the door, the customers raved about it. They always have two or three steak entrees on their menu, when they used to have one or none. As well, their ground beef and burger sales have appeared to increase. The biggest thing with the restaurants is getting your foot in the door.”
Learning a new language
Seth, a lifelong farmer and cattleman, says that learning how to speak “chef” has been one of the most important parts of growing and maintaining the success of their farm-to-table beef program.
“I work with a lot of chefs. And they speak a different language. You have to understand what they’re looking for and what they think their customers want and be able to pitch ideas to them.
“Working with owners and things like that is a completely different ballgame, for lack of better words,” Seth says. “I mean these chefs, whether it’s a corporate chef or a guy at a restaurant in downtown Gettysburg, they’re an artist in their trade. If your product isn’t up to it, you’re out the door.”
Being able to communicate with the different chefs has helped Stone Ridge Manor establish a strong presence in area restaurants.
“Ninety percent of it is knowing how to talk to people, but you need a really good product to stand behind, too,” Seth says. “As far as getting in the door, you need to know the chef lingo when they’re talking to you and what they’re talking about. There’s no Google Translate for chefs. It’s just a different trade; they have their own terminology, and each one does things differently and went to different culinary schools.”
It helps that the Snyders are never more than a phone call away, and Seth does 90% of the deliveries himself. Being so hands-on enables chefs
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and restaurant owners to put a face with a name. Good customer service, as it is with all businesses, is an integral part of their success.
“If they’re looking for a specialty product, we’ll go out of our way to have it cut that way,” Seth says. “If they need something at a moment’s notice, even if I can’t deliver it, most of these restaurants are relatively local and if for whatever reason we can’t get it to them, they can come out to us, and they like that.”
Pasture to plate
A stringent, decades-long focus on carcass quality has helped the Snyders further develop strong demand for their farm-to-table beef.
“For years, we’ve been dwelling on carcass quality. We have to have animals that dress out good, and we have to have them grade well. For us, the Select market is not where we’re at. We like things to be Choice or better, preferably Choice when it goes out the door,” Dan says. “Especially when you get into restaurants, they just cut better, and they’re more flavorful.”
Almost everything that goes into the Stone Ridge Manor beef program is Hereford or Hereford-influenced. The Snyders feed out some of their own cattle for the program, as well as heavy stockers from other producers, including their bull customers. Knowing the genetics takes a lot of guesswork out of the equation.
“That’s what our main goal is, just to have a real nice, finished product,” Dan says. ...From Farm to
“We try to source as many calves as we can from customers that are buying bulls from us
or using our bloodlines or bloodlines that we’re familiar with,” Seth says. “We heavily emphasize carcass quality and maternal ability for our cow herd. And in turn, we get a shot at these calves most of the time.”
The Hereford breed also helps bring consistency to their product.
“With the right genetics and knowing what you’re looking at, as far as live cattle go, you can get a pretty good feel with what the outcome is going to be, and it’s consistent. We’re able to put a pretty consistent product out there,” Seth explains.
Bringing consumers closer to the agricultural industry with consistent, flavorful beef, is part of what makes the Stone Ridge Manor farm-to-table beef so valuable.
“If I go out to eat, I don’t go to any place other than where we sell beef,” Seth says. “When you’re at most of these places, at least somebody there knows who you are, and there’s somebody sitting next to you or a table or two away that gets a steak. They’ll point at you and say, ‘Well, that’s the guy right there that raised the beef that you’re eating.’ And then that leads to some sort of conversation.”
Ultimately, Dan explains he and his son want to create cattle able to provide consumers with the high-end quality and eating satisfaction they expect from Stone Ridge Manor beef.
For us, the Select market is not where we’re at. We like things to be Choice or better, preferably Choice when it goes out the door. Especially when you get into restaurants, they just cut better, and they’re more flavorful. — Dan Snyder
Dan (from left) and Seth Snyder, owners of Stone Ridge Manor, Gettysburg, Pa., have been raising and selling Herefords since the mid-1980s. They work hard to make their farm-to-table beef a mainstay in their community.
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Building Champions Outside the Showring
Suzanne Matheny gives back to the breed that helped shape her family.
by Presley Pullen
Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky., is a fourth-generation Hereford breeder with a passion for serving the agricultural industry. This passion was forged by her upbringing and fueled by her involvement in youth organizations, which fostered her confidence along with her leadership and communication skills. These organizations include 4-H, FFA and what became the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA).
Skills developed through involvement in these organizations and her dedication to serving others were foundational to the 27 years Matheny spent as an educator and elementary school principal, as she and her husband, Andrew, and their family continued building Matheny Herefords into the nationally recognized program it is today.
Recognizing the importance of the skills developed through youth organizations, the couple became NJHA co-advisors in 2021. They continue to build the next generation of leaders through this role. Matheny has a frontrow seat to witness the successes of Hereford youth while helping develop their leadership skills and professionalism.
“The current members who serve on our NJHA board are such elite leadership kiddos,” Matheny says. “They’re the cream of the crop. They’re the kids who are involved heavily and academically in school, in organizations within and outside of school, and of course, being raised as farm kids in the Hereford industry.”
It’s all about the people you meet and exposing them to a network. Suzanne is definitely a big part of their network while they’re on the board and after they’ve retired, as well. — Amy Cowan
The NJHA hosts leadership events throughout each calendar year. For instance, the Building On Leadership Development (BOLD) conference, held each April, serves as an elite leadership development opportunity offered to a select number of the breed’s most accomplished young people. Hosted by Gary and Kathy Buchholz, of GKB Cattle, Matheny explains BOLD participants ages 16-21 can build their networks and capitalize on leadership skills during the four-day conference. She adds that BOLD began in 2022 to build upon the Faces of Leadership conference, which many NJHA members attend while in high school.
BOLD participants are selected through an application process. Each group consists of approximately 20 junior members. The idea is to prepare participants for the next steps after college, which are their internships and careers.
An event of this caliber takes a village, with NJHA board members from across the country engaging in regular Zoom meetings to stay on track leading up to the event.
Taking charge of the hospitality for BOLD, Matheny makes everything from goody bags to
breakfast, lunch and dinner, says Amy Cowan, American Hereford Association director of youth activities and foundation.
One of the group activities organized by Matheny requires different groups of junior members to work together as a team to cook a certain dish, explains Dylan Kottkamp, a former BOLD participant. He says this team-building activity combines Matheny’s passion for cooking and hospitality with her desire to watch young people succeed.
“Suzanne does a little bit of everything, but I would truly say she is the backbone of the operation,” Kottkamp says. “She helps with getting everything organized, helping all attendees feel welcomed and settled in, and is always the first smiling face you see every morning.”
Dedicated to the details
Matheny’s dedication to NJHA members reaches far beyond BOLD.
“She is so into the littlest details, making a big difference for the kids,” Cowan says. “She sends them birthday gifts, makes them Valentine’s treats and brings them fun things to our board meetings. They really do look up to her as
not only a mentor but also as a real asset to their time on the board.”
Cowan’s role allows her to work hand in hand with the Mathenys as they advise the 12 members of the junior board. From assisting the junior board members with preparing workshops to providing feedback on interviews and resumes, Matheny is always eager to help.
“She really does have a connection with all 12 board members, and she makes it special for them,” Cowan says. “It’s all about the people you meet and exposing them to a network. Suzanne is definitely a big part of their network while they’re on the board and after they’ve retired, as well.”
The junior board members put in long hours preparing to lead BOLD with fun activities and motivational advice, Cowan says, and Matheny is a great help in building junior members’ confidence.
Generations of giving Suzanne and Andrew have two children — Tayor Belle and Austin. Both were raised in the Hereford industry, so the Matheny family knows firsthand the difference NJHA’s leadership and development opportunities can make for young people.
farm raising Hereford cattle with his wife, Rylee, and his parents. Taylor Belle serves as the AHA director of communications and digital content. Cowan notes their parents’ good example led them to be successful in their careers.
“Suzanne and Andrew instilled into their children a tremendous work ethic at a young age,” Cowan says. “They taught them how to have a positive attitude, and the importance of being good leaders and the best people they can be.
Kottkamp says few know what it means to lead by example, but Matheny does. As a junior Hereford exhibitor, Kottkamp received a scholarship in memory of Matheny’s father, Charles E. Boyd Sr., an influential Hereford breeder and former AHA Board member.
the professional development skills she passes on to the next generation, Matheny remains dedicated to improving the experience for young adults in the Hereford breed, Kottkamp says.
“It’s what I love more than anything,” Matheny says. “It gave me so much as a junior member growing up. Now, I’m at that stage of my life where I have the opportunity to give back. I want to give back at every opportunity.”
Suzanne and Andrew Matheny are National Junior Hereford Association advisors.
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Real-time Advantage
Hereford Feedout Programs elevate knowledge and profit potential.
by Wes Ishmael
Humbling as it can be, following cattle through the feedlot and the packinghouse is the only way to know how genetics are performing beyond the pasture. Maintaining ownership is also the only way for producers to capture the full value of their calves’ genetic potential.
“I’m a big believer in retained ownership,” says Tom Krauss of Bookcliff Herefords, Russell, Kan. “I grew up in an environment that emphasized needing to look at feedlot performance and carcass merit.”
Krauss’ dad instilled this emphasis, which was drilled into him by two uncles from Illinois, who bought calves at stockyards in places like Denver and St. Joseph, Mo., took them home and walked their farms’ corn to town at the Chicago Stockyards. Before Krauss and his wife, Andrea, broke out on their own in 1994, eventually joining the family operation in 2003, he managed the Cedar Creek Ranch, a large commercial operation near Manhattan, Kan.
So, Krauss addresses the seedstock business with the mindset of an astute commercial cow-calf producer — the cattle work or they don’t, no excuses.
“From a genetic standpoint, if I know my cattle are making money through the feedyard, it ensures that calves sired by our bulls, in theory, should make money in the feedyard for our customers,” Krauss says.
This mindset helps build and maintain their reputation with buyers. It expands revenue potential for those who retain ownership. From a seedstock standpoint, Krauss explains data documenting how his genetics perform also
enables him to see how it matches up with genetic predictions, especially when it comes to hard-tomeasure traits.
His philosophy is to trust but verify.
“You have actual data, verified by a third party, to see if the cattle perform in our program the way genetic predictions say they should,” Krauss says.
We’ve always tried to balance carcass merit with gain and feed conversion. We want to be ahead of the curve and know that our calves gain and convert better than the Kansas average.
— Tom Krauss, Bookcliff Herefords, Russell, Kan.
About 150 purebred cows roam the Bookcliff pastures — half of them Hereford and the other half Angus. The Hereford herd is split between horned and polled cattle.
Krauss is third-generation Hereford and a second-generation seedstock producer. Andrea represents the fourth-generation in the Angus breed.
Knowledge and dollars
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more passionate believer in Hereford Feedout Programs, or someone who has participated in them longer.
Krauss has sent his cattle to the program for 30 of the last 33
years across its various iterations and incarnations, from the Genetic Outreach Program to the National Hereford Feedout and now the American Hereford Association (AHA) Hereford Feedout Program, coupled with the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout (see Shared Potential, Page 48).
When they first started sending steers to test, about 75% would grade Choice and higher. These days, 95-100% do. Bookcliff steers routinely gain more than 4 pounds per day with a feed conversion of less than 5:1.
“We’ve always tried to balance carcass merit with gain and feed conversion,” Krauss says. “We want to be ahead of the curve and know that our calves gain and convert better than the Kansas average.”
Even before the various Hereford programs, Krauss was sending steers to test at various feedlots to get the data but also to capture more revenue from his genetics while avoiding the discount associated with marketing cattle that don’t comprise load lots.
“In this day and age, if we can make an extra $100 or $150 on a steer, why not?” Krauss says.
By knowing how his genetics perform in the feedlot, Krauss can also help his customers avoid the red-hided discount that prevails in some markets. He buys their calves for what black baldies are bringing at the local sale barn.
Then, he feeds the cattle and shares the data with the owners.
Usually, within a few years of looking at the data and seeing how much money they’ve been leaving on the table, those customers begin retaining ownership.
Bookcliff markets 25-30 yearling bulls each year, mostly to repeat customers within 12-15 miles of their operation.
Value increases over time
“Because we’ve been doing this so long, we can make breeding decisions about what we need to do in real time,” Krauss says. “It allows us to make adjustments because we’re in it all of the time.”
For instance, as feedlots feed cattle to heavier carcass weights over time, the data helped Krauss see the advantage of selecting for slightly more ribeye size in order to avoid discounts for yield grade 4 and 5 carcasses. Knowledge gained through the years means he can finetune the operation’s balanced selection.
through retained ownership, such as weaning management and vaccination protocols.
“Instead of looking at the premiums, I concentrate on eliminating the discounts,” Krauss says.
Besides genetic information, Krauss points out the ongoing
When you have a steer gaining 2 pounds per day at the feedlot instead of 4 pounds because they’re battling Bovine Respiratory Disease Virus, he says it makes you take a hard look at what could
the problem.
“It allows us to start putting the pieces together,” Krauss says.
“Because we’re in contact with the feedyards, we hear about things coming down the pike and can be prepared for them.”
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Kathryn Gwen Trail, granddaughter of David and Paula and daughter of Lynn and Krista Trail, is a 2025 high school graduate.
Tom Krauss (left), Bookcliff Herefords, Russell, Kan. visits with Grant McKay, GLM Herefords, Marysville, Kan. during the Fed Steer Shootout Field Day in April.
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• We are data driven, but even more driven by a cattleman’s eye. We won’t tolerate problems of any kind.
• We A.I. over 90% of our females to take advantage of the nation’s top genetics, and when something works, we aren’t afraid to line it up.
• We develop our bulls and heifers in the pasture with limited feed. Our cattle are never fat, but in great working condition. We sell hard-working, long-lasting bulls.
• Here are some of the zero tolerance rules we live by:
• We have a 45-day spring breeding season with all open cows sold.
• If a cow doesn’t raise a calf for any reason she is culled.
• Any cow with udder suspension or teat size below our standards are culled.
• Udder quality is a total priority in our herd!
• We don’t tolerate any functional problems such as bad eyes, bad feet or any soundness problems.
• Cows who produce low performing calves are culled.
• Our customers expect docile cattle and so do we. Any wild cattle are culled. Join us for our Annual Production Sale on October 13, 2025 Selling 65 Coming Two-Year-Old Bulls, 15 Bred Heifers and 12 Fall Calving Pairs
• Featured horned sires are IMR 710E Domino 0117H ET, IMR L1 5047C Advance 8099F ET, Stardance M8086 ET, H5 9241 Advance 2183, HH Advance 0270H, CL 1 Domino 9100G 1ET and CL 1 Domino 037H.
• Featured polled sires are NJW 202C 173D Steadfast 156J ET, SHF Houston D287 H086, /S Mandate 66589 ET and NJW 10E 189G Long Range 169J.
• Mayfield was the highest CHB indexes in the Sandhill sale. He is one of the top in the breed. He ranks in the top 1% for carcass merit and top 10% for growth. Nearly a 16 in. REA and ratioed 115 for IMF.
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Regenerative RANCHING Start with Context
| by Maddy Bezner
Regenerative RANCHING Regenerative RANCHING
Understand your ranch’s full story for successful management.
Walk onto any ranch today, and you’ll find a landscape shaped by decisions made over decades — sometimes multiple generations. Yet for many ranchers, the day-to-day hustle leaves little time to step back and ask the bigger questions: Is what we’re doing still in line with what the land needs? Is it aligned with what we want for the future?
That’s where the principle of context enters the picture. Before applying a grazing technique, before adjusting herd genetics, before chasing new markets, successful ranchers first take the time to understand the full context: their land, animals, resources and goals.
“Knowing your context is the first soil health principle, and it’s the one that makes all the others make sense,” says Joe Pokay, Noble Research Institute’s general ranch manager. “If you don’t know your starting point, how can you chart a course forward?”
Understanding context may sound simple, but it’s a powerful shift that can change the trajectory of an operation — and in today’s challenging agricultural landscape, it’s more important than ever.
What
context really means
At its core, context means understanding the complete picture of your operation. It isn’t just about knowing your soil type or average rainfall, although these are certainly important. It’s about recognizing the historical forage base of your land, the weather patterns and risks unique to your region, as well as the realities of your available resources, whether that’s labor, water or capital. It also means having a clear-eyed view of the people involved — family dynamics, employee
capabilities and the personal ambitions and values that shape decisions.
“Context is a complex mix,” says Josh Gaskamp, associate director of outreach and partnerships at Noble. “And if you don’t take time to write it down and think it through, you can end up managing based on habits, not reality.”
Too often, Gaskamp says, ranchers allow one part of their context — usually tradition — to outweigh all the others. It’s easy to fall into the mindset of: “We’ve always done it this way ...” But inertia, he warns, can quietly lead an operation down a path that’s no longer profitable, sustainable or even enjoyable.
Taking time to define and understand your full context forces you to pause, reassess and sometimes rediscover opportunities that have been hiding in plain sight.
Context matters more than ever Today’s ranchers face challenges their predecessors never imagined. Weather patterns have grown more erratic. Market demands are shifting faster than ever. Input costs are climbing, while available labor often feels harder to come by.
Against this backdrop, rigidly sticking to old practices without evaluating whether they still fit can be a costly mistake.
When you understand your context — when you know what your land can produce naturally, what your family hopes to achieve and what your business truly needs to succeed — decision-making changes. It becomes more intentional, more responsive to reality rather than habit. Grazing plans shift with forage availability.
Livestock selection starts to match the environment, not just the conventional wisdom. Enterprises evolve to fit the land and the people managing it, rather than forcing ill-fitting models onto fragile landscapes.
Adapting management to the land
In the Cross Timbers region of the Southern Great Plains, where Noble Ranches are located, the landscape itself offers a perfect example of how important context can be. Here, ranchers deal with a challenging transition zone between woodland and prairie, where aggressive brush encroachment threatens grassland health.
Some try to control the brush with herbicides or mechanical clearing, often at great expense and with varying success. Others, learning from their ecological context, have turned to adaptive grazing as a solution, using livestock impact to manage succession and restore native grasses.
Pokay notes that techniques like high density grazing can help stimulate soil biology and reduce woody plant invasion, but they must be used thoughtfully. Another increasingly popular approach, he suggests, is introducing goats as a targeted management tool.
“Goats naturally prefer woody browse and brush, so integrating them into your grazing strategy can provide effective control while creating an additional enterprise opportunity,” he explains.
Regardless of livestock choice, Pokay cautions against overly rigid grazing methods.
“Constant ultra-high-density grazing can hurt animal performance if you
don’t follow it with the right rest and recovery periods,” he says. “The land tells you when to push and when to pull back. You just have to listen.”
Rather than applying strict formulas, ranchers who work successfully within challenging ecosystems adjust their management season by season — sometimes even week by week — depending on what the forage and soil conditions dictate.
The lesson is clear: successful management isn’t about imposing a system on the land. It’s about working within the land’s natural rhythms and boundaries, guided by a deep understanding of context.
Fit livestock to the environment
Ranchers also need to consider context when it comes to their livestock. Many ranches, especially ones that historically rely on high inputs, run cattle that depend heavily on supplemental feed, fertilizers or intensive management. That dependence can become a liability in a regenerative system — or in a system simply seeking greater resilience.
Pokay emphasizes the importance of matching your herd to your environment. If a cow cannot breed back or raise a calf successfully on what the land provides, she simply doesn’t fit the program, no matter how good her genetics might look on paper.
“It’s not about blaming the cow,” he says. “It’s about aligning your herd with your environment. We want cattle that thrive on the resources naturally available to us, not animals that need to be propped up by constant intervention.”
This philosophy, applied consistently, can reshape a ranch’s profitability and resilience over time, creating operations better equipped to handle environmental and market fluctuations without overreliance on costly external inputs.
Often-overlooked elements
It’s easy to focus on ecological or operational factors when thinking about context, but Gaskamp stresses that personal and business goals matter just as much — and often get overlooked.
Ranchers need to ask themselves difficult but essential questions. What kind of life do you want for yourself and your family? Do you envision a multigenerational legacy, or is your goal a thriving business that supports your current lifestyle, regardless of who takes over? Are you seeking diversification to buffer against market shocks, or do you prefer simplicity, even if it means narrower margins?
Without clarity on these questions, ranch management decisions can drift, leading to frustration, burnout or financial strain.
Even a simple exercise — sitting down at the kitchen table and sketching out your land, personal and business contexts — can reveal hidden strengths, gaps and opportunities. Gaskamp has seen ranchers uncover new enterprises, like wildlife leases or agritourism ventures, by reevaluating what their land can offer and what they personally hope to achieve.
Often, the biggest breakthroughs come not from adding new practices, but from realigning existing ones with a clearer understanding of context.
Know where you are
Context isn’t a box you check once and forget about. It’s something you revisit as your land changes, your goals evolve and new opportunities
emerge. It’s a living, breathing part of ranch management, just as vital as rain or sunlight.
At its heart, regenerative ranching isn’t about copying a list of practices from someone else’s playbook. It’s about reading your own land and life and fitting your management to match.
“When you know your context, the rest of the soil health principles fall into place,” Pokay says. “Regenerative management practices become natural extensions of good decision-making. They’re not something you force. They’re something that fit.”
If you’re looking to build a ranch that’s profitable, resilient and aligned with your long-term vision, don’t start by asking what new practices to try. Start by asking what your context truly is — and let the answers guide the way.
Success isn’t always about doing more. It’s about knowing better where you stand.
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 Maddy Bezner is a senior content writer at Noble Research Institute.
Knowing your ranch’s context is the first soil health principle. Take time to write down your land, personal and business contexts and think them through.
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Boldly Preparing for the Future
The BOLD conference shapes the next generation of agricultural leaders.
by Katie Maupin Miller
Each year, 20 of the Hereford breed’s most elite college-aged leaders travel to Desdemona, Texas, to build foundational leadership skills, cultivate lifelong connections, learn from industry leaders and build upon their strengths during the Building On Leadership Development (BOLD) conference.
“Building these connections through these speakers and industry professionals to launch you into your future is incredible,” says Rylie Meinhardt, an attendee from Wamego, Kan. “You get to ask these personal questions that you might be hesitant to ask. But these industry leaders are so personable and care so much about encouraging our youth that they’re willing to answer any and all questions you have.”
Cheryl Mitchell — dairy farmer’s daughter turned speaker and farm legacy facilitator — highlighted this year’s event. Professionals from GKB Cattle, Priefert, BioZyme® Inc. and the American Hereford Association (AHA) offered advice during a career panel.
Industry leaders and mentors at this year’s BOLD, held April 3-6, challenged participants to look toward the future, making clear goals based on their passion.
Attendees participated in a variety of activities, including resume writing, mock job interviews and leadership workshops led by the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board. BOLD participants received personalized feedback on their resumes and
leadership styles while forging valuable industry connections to continue important conversations about leadership and agricultural careers after the conference.
Programs like BOLD teach young people not only how to be critical thinkers, but to one day be leaders.
— Trevor Johnson
Tyler Norvell, executive director of the Oklahoma Youth Expo and Cattlemen’s Congress, concluded the event by reminding participants that authentic leadership stretches beyond personal career goals.
Lessons in leadership
Past BOLD graduates underscore how the lessons learned and knowledge gained at the conference continue to help them in their budding careers.
“When I was sitting on the denim couch at Hi Point Ranch, I had just turned 22 and was one semester away from graduating with my master’s degree from Kansas State University. I remember thinking to myself, what I’m learning here at BOLD will make a difference in the last few months of my junior career, but it’s going to have a larger impact on my professional career. Looking ahead
at my next season of life allowed me to think of how I could apply what I was learning to my future career,” says Megan Underwood, class of 2022 BOLD alumna and American Gelbvieh Association communications coordinator. “To this day, I keep my BOLD notebook with all the lessons I learned and reference it from time to time. The BOLD conference isn’t solely about becoming a better NJHA member; it’s about becoming a better person through leadership development that will make you a successful young professional.”
Katherine Krauss, fellow 2022 BOLD participant and Cargill protein sales associate, also uses concepts and skills she learned through the conference in her career.
“(BOLD) is a great way to not only meet other passionate, younger NJHA members, but to also learn more about the Hereford breed, leadership styles, your personality, teamwork and what other opportunities lie in the agricultural industry,” she says.
Krauss emphasizes the importance of BOLD’s focus on leadership skills.
“At some capacity in your lifetime, there will be groups of people you will need to lead. Whether that role is handed to you, or you naturally become the person that people turn to for guidance,” Krauss adds.
“Understanding how to properly lead people to the correct action or decision can significantly influence an outcome.”
Trevor Johnson, 2022 BOLD alumnus and AHA commercial marketing representative, believes BOLD is an invaluable tool for the Hereford breed to cultivate young leaders who can meet tomorrow’s challenges head-on.
“I think leadership development programs like BOLD set young people up to solve problems that we don’t even know exist yet,” Johnson notes. “Programs like BOLD teach young people not only how to be critical thinkers, but to one day be leaders.”
Giving back
BOLD was designed by the NJHA and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) to do just that, and in the larger context of the AHA, the conference is another example of the Association’s commitment to building a pipeline of leaders who will guide the breed and the beef industry into the future. Essential to that mission is the support of Gary and Kathy Buchholz, of GKB Cattle, who graciously host BOLD at their Hi Point Ranch. The couple’s commitment to supporting young people stretches beyond opening the doors of their ranch, though.
Through the GKB Cattle Youth Endowment, BOLD is presented free of costs to the NJHA members selected to attend, outside of their travel arrangements to attend the conference.
“I think the energy and the excitement that Gary, Kathy and the entire GKB Cattle team bring to not only hosting us junior members, but also mentoring and being willing to teach us to share their knowledge and wisdom is really infectious in a good way. Their financial investment, time investment, everything else that goes along with it showed us the importance of giving back and trying to improve the next generation,” Johnson says. “When you look back and you
realize the difference that it made to your life, it makes you want to do the same for those younger than you.”
Service is a trademark of a true industry leader, and by connecting young people with mentors who prioritize lifting up the next generation, the Hereford breed ensures its best and brightest will always offer a hand up for those following in their footsteps. At its core, the event builds future agricultural industry leaders and advocates.
“We don’t have to fight for our livelihoods; we have to fight to feed people. It matters,” Norvell says. “We have to continue to tell that story.”
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Lou Ellen Harr 334 Twp. Rd. 1922 Jeromesville, OH 44840 jlcattleserv@aol.com
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American Hereford Association Directors
The American Hereford Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit organization with more than 7,500 active adult and junior members. Along with its subsidiaries — Certified Hereford Beef LLC, Hereford Publications Inc. and the American Beef Records Association — the AHA provides programs and services for its members and its customers, while promoting the Hereford breed and supporting education, youth and research. The Association is supervised by a 12-member Board of Directors.
Hampton Cornelius 18300 Co. Rd. 43 LaSalle, CO 80645 hampton@coyoteridgeherefords.com
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2025 Committee Appointments
Executive: Chad Breeding (Chair), Lou Ellen Harr, Travis McConnaughy and Austin Snedden
Financial/audit: Scott Sullivan (Chair), Jim Coley, Grant McKay, Cindy Pribil and Austin Snedden
Breed improvement: Travis McConnaughy (Chair), Hampton Cornelius, Jerry Delaney, Austin Snedden and Scott Sullivan
Marketing: Hampton Cornelius (Chair), Jim Coley, Danny Fawcett, Travis McConnaughy and Jim Williams
Show and sale: Lou Ellen Harr (Chair), Jerry Delaney, Danny Fawcett, Grant McKay and Cindy Pribil
Hereford Publications Inc.: Cindy Pribil (Chair), Jim Coley, Hampton Cornelius, Travis McConnaughy and Grant McKay
Member service: Jerry Delaney (Chair), Danny Fawcett, Grant McKay, Scott Sullivan and Jim Williams
Commercial programs: Austin Snedden (Chair), Jerry Delaney, Danny Fawcett, Cindy Pribil and Jim Williams
Hall of Fame/Merit: Jim Coley (Chair), Hampton Cornelius, Danny Fawcett, Austin Snedden and Scott Sullivan
Certified Hereford Beef LLC board: Craig Bacon (Chair), Joey Garrard, Lou Ellen Harr, Russ Johnson, Steve Merry, Bryce Schumann and David Trowbridge
Hereford Legacy Fund LLC board: John Loewen (Chair), Bruce Everhart, Bill King, Kevin Schultz and Eric Walker
Junior liaison: Lou Ellen Harr
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AHA office contacts
American Hereford Association 816-842-3757
Address: 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153
Fax: 816-243-1314
Website: Hereford.org Email: aha@hereford.org
AHA Records Department
Contact the Records Department for questions about registrations, transfers, membership, Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™), expected progeny differences (EPDs), sire summaries, carcass data, DNA, account balances and online data submission (MyHerd.org).
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Information for news releases, show photographs, promotional materials requests and state association resource requests, ask for Taylor Belle Matheny.
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816-842-3758
General questions about program specifications, contact the Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) office.
• To feed cattle with a CHB feedyard or to market CHB-eligible fed cattle, ask for Trey Befort.
• For questions about listing feeder cattle on Hereford.org, ask for Trey Befort.
Hereford
World/Creative Services
816-842-8878
For questions about Hereford World (HW), Baldy Advantage (BA) and Creative Services contact the Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) office.
• Advertisements, ask for Caryn Vaught. To provide obituaries, news articles or notes from the field, ask for Sydnee Shive.
• To inquire about HW and BA accounts or subscriptions, ask for Caryn Vaught or Bailey Lewis.
• Calendar listings, sale reports and show reports, ask for Sydnee Shive.
AHA administrative staff contacts
Executive vice president: Jack Ward jward@hereford.org
Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement: Shane Bedwell sbedwell@hereford.org
Director of records department: Stacy Sanders ssanders@hereford.org
Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor: Laura Kouba lkouba@hereford.org
Customer service: Debbie Hayes dhayes@hereford.org
Talina Nelson tnelson@hereford.org
Tiffany Ogle togle@hereford.org
Ashleigh Sloan asloan@hereford.org
Emily Wood (receptionist) ewood@hereford.org
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP DATES
Aug. 31
Junior memberships expire
Member service fees expire
Sept. 1
Start of new fiscal year
- Renew junior memberships
- Member service fees are due
AHA FEES
AHA membership dues
$15 annually
AHA member service fee
Adult $100
Junior $20
MEMBER REGISTRATON RATES
Age of calf
Committed to Member Service
The American Hereford Association (AHA) staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of the membership. The records department and customer service team process registrations, transfers and performance records. Visiting the Hereford website, Hereford.org, breeders have access to
expected progeny differences (EPDs), registration forms, sire summaries and other Hereford information.
The AHA is the second largest beef registry in the U.S. with more than 7,500 active members.
MyHerd.org Empowers Members
Providing members with programs and tools to do business effectively and efficiently is a priority for the AHA. During fiscal year 2019, the AHA updated MyHerd.org — a real-time online registry system that provides
• View performance reports, packing slips and monthly statements
• Make DNA requests and view DNA status and results
• View available AI certificates
• Release AI certificates to your customers
• View and download lists of owned animals and customers
• View and pay account balance with credit card or electronic check
• Extensive animal searches, including the ability to save your search criteria
• Create and save a list of your important animals
• Download search results, animal lists and mating predictor results
AHA members 24/7 access to the majority of record services. MyHerd.org allows Hereford members to take care of Hereford business in real time, any time day or night. MyHerd.org is a free service. The only requirements are to have an active member account and a valid email address.
Signing up for MyHerd does not mean members cannot use a herd management system; however, there are features in MyHerd that herd management software cannot provide, like electronic animal transfer, AI certificate release and online bill payment. Send an email to myherd@hereford.org to learn more about how to use MyHerd with your herd management system.
MyHerd help resources
The MyHerd team created resources to help you utilize MyHerd to its fullest. Visit Hereford.org to view the step-bystep tutorials that walk you through every feature of MyHerd.
You can also utilize the MyHerd help pages by clicking on the blue “Help” text in the upper right-hand corner of MyHerd.
Electronic storage
The AHA offers electronic storage of registration certificates to members using MyHerd.org. When a member registers an animal, the certificate is stored electronically until the member wants to release the certificate for print.
This allows members to be in control of when they receive registration certificates. Members can store a calf crop electronically and wait to release the certificates until all performance data are recorded or after a genetic evaluation. There is no additional charge to store or to release registration certificates. Email myherd@hereford.org to sign up for electronic storage of certificates.
Taking the Next Step as a New Member
Upon signing up as a member of the AHA, you should have started receiving a weekly (approximately 12 weeks) email providing links to short videos that include tips and resources to help you become more involved in the AHA as well as information regarding AHA programs and activities. If you did not provide an email address with your membership application, send an email to records@hereford.org and
request your email address to be added to your account. We are always here to serve you. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask. If you would like to reference the member training videos in the future, they can be found at Hereford.org/member-services/educational-videos/ membership-training-videos
Hereford Registration 4-1-1
Members have the choice of registering as a pedigree or performance breeder
If a registry type was not declared, then you’re automatically enrolled as a pedigree breeder .
Pedigree registry:
Pedigree breeders can register and transfer cattle but do not maintain and report performance data to the AHA Production of expected progeny differences (EPDs) is waived on their herd
1 Registry type
Performance registry:
Performance breeders participate in the Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) system and are required to maintain a female inventory, report calving ease and weaning information annually on the progeny of every female in the inventory . EPDs are printed on the registration certificate
To learn more about becoming a performance breeder and the ability to register calves with EPDs, go to Hereford.org/TPR or contact AHA customer service
Electronic:
The AHA has a real-time online registration system called MyHerd.org Members may sign up for a free online account and register their calves electronically
Electronic registrations receive a discount and registration information is made available in real time Email your AHA member number to myherd@hereford org to establish an account or if you have already signed up, log on now at MyHerd.org .
2 Registration format
Paper:
The AHA has a traditional paper registration application for members who prefer to register by postal mail A registration application is provided in your new member packet It is a two-sided form, and the back must be completed to submit transfer on entry and sire-owner signature information . If you do not have a registration form, call AHA customer service to have a form mailed to you or go to the “Rules & Forms” library at Hereford.org to download and print
The cost of registration is determined by the age of the calf at the time of registration (see MEMBER REGISTRATON RATES table on Page 2)
In addition to the registration cost/head, lifetime, adult and junior memberships require an annual member service fee of $100 ($20 for junior
Members using MyHerd.org may pay registration fees on their MyHerd.org account with a credit card or electronic check
3 Registration cost
4 How to pay
members) in order to register an animal during the current fiscal year The fiscal year is Sept 1 through Aug 31 Each paid adult member service fee generates a one-year subscription to the Hereford World and Baldy Advantage magazines
Traditional paper recording members can mail a check with their registration application(s) or call AHA customer service and pay with a credit card over the phone
Note: Registration certificates are mailed after the registration fees are paid in full
Registration Tip: Contact AHA customer service at 816-842-3757 to link accounts
Whole Herd TPR contacts
11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153
Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement: Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org Director of records department: Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor: Laura Kouba, lkouba@hereford.org
WHOLE HERD DEADLINES:
July 1, 2025
Final date to submit all dam reproductive status and weaning information for the fall 2023 calf crop
July 15, 2025
Completion and return of fall 2025 herd inventories by this date will provide a $0 25 per head discount on every female maintained on the fall inventory
Sept. 1, 2025
Completion and return of fall 2025 herd inventories after this date will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the fall inventory
Sept. 1, 2025
Complete and return fall 2025 herd inventories by this date to qualify for Gold or Platinum TPR Breeder status
Dec. 1, 2025
Final date to submit all dam reproductive status and weaning information for the spring 2024 calf crop
Jan. 15, 2026
Completion and return of spring 2026 herd inventories by this date will provide a $0 25 per head discount on every female maintained on the spring inventory
March 1, 2026
Final date to nominate sires for spring 2026 breeding in the National Reference Sire Program
March 1, 2026
Completion and return of spring 2026 herd inventories after this date will incur an additional $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the spring inventory
March 1, 2026
Complete and return spring 2026 herd inventories by this date to qualify for Gold or Platinum TPR Breeder status
Whole Herd TPR™ — Your Performance Partner
The basic concept of beef cattle performance records is to measure genetic differences between animals for traits of economic importance. The American Hereford Association (AHA) recognizes the importance of performance records in today’s beef industry and, through Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™), can provide a system flexible enough to meet the needs of the most sophisticated recordkeeping breeder or those who desire to keep only the basics.
Within-herd and contemporary-group records generated through Whole Herd TPR are measures for calving intervals, birth weights, weaning weights, yearling weights, scrotal circumference, hip height/ frame measures and ratios for most of these measures.
Good within-herd records include information obtained at birth, weaning, yearling and ultrasound carcass data. These within-herd and contemporarygroup records are adjusted for known environmental sources of variation in animal performance such as age of dam, age of calf, etc.
Competition for commercial industry purchasing power between and within breeds is keen, and those breeders who document their seedstock’s performance for the commercial producer’s investment have a distinct advantage in today’s beef
Whole Herd TPR steps:
Step 1
Step 2
Show an accurate inventory record of each female in your herd that is expected to calve in your selected season
Step 3
Step 4
industry as it moves toward “specification production” from conception to slaughter.
Whole Herd TPR is a system of registration and performance tracking whereby every participating breeder updates their cow herd inventory annually and is charged for performance data on a per cow basis as opposed to a per calf basis. The system is positively endorsed by the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), a North American umbrella organization of beef breed associations, beef producers, researchers and the academic community. With this system, the AHA measures economically relevant beef production traits such as fertility, longevity and reproductive efficiency. Furthermore, the greater volume of data reported from each herd for measured growth and carcass traits enhances the accuracy of Hereford expected progeny differences (EPDs).
Participation in Whole Herd TPR is voluntary and breeders may choose to maintain pedigree records without recording performance information, so EPDs or other performance information is not printed on their registry certificates. Call the AHA to get your herd enrolled in the performance registry program, set up a MyHerd.org account or if you are currently enrolled and have questions.
The AHA invoices the breeder for their inventory costs in accordance with the number and kind of animals reported
Following data submission, the AHA provides a Dam Production Summary Report for each enrolled female . The AHA returns Birth Information Worksheets (Form 1) to the breeder
Once calving is completed, breeders are required to return a Birth Information Worksheet (Form 1) to the AHA with the birth information for every female enrolled in that season, including data on any that failed to calve, lost a calf, etc
Member submits completed Birth Report/ Weaning Worksheet (Form 2) reporting weaning weight information or a disposal code for animals not weighed .
When the breeder returns Form 3 to the AHA, a yearling report (Form 4) and a calf crop EPD summary (Form 5) is provided
The AHA returns the Birth Report/Weaning Worksheet (Form 2) to the breeder
The AHA returns the Weaning Report/ Yearling Worksheet (Form 3) to the breeder .
Note: Yearling information is not mandatory
If ultrasound carcass data is collected, technician submits carcass data directly to an AHA-approved ultrasound lab that will process the data and forward results to the AHA for database inclusion
Gold TPR Breeders
The Gold TPR Breeder recognition is presented to progressive Hereford breeders who have measured traits, collected and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production. Breeders must meet a specific set of requirements in order to be eligible for the program.
• Submit herd inventory prior to inventory surcharge deadline.
• Complete reporting of calving ease and reproductive status for each dam on inventory.
• Complete reporting of birth, weaning and yearling weights for all live calves recorded in the calf crop.
• Complete reporting of scrotal measurements for each bull calf with a recorded yearling weight.
• Report ultrasound data on 25% or more of the calf crop.
Platinum TPR Breeders
The Platinum TPR Breeder is the highest level of achievement when it comes to complete calf crop reporting. Breeders must meet all the requirements of Gold TPR Breeder status, and they must also genotype 85% of the calves with a weaning weight submitted.
The time requirement to do this will fall under the same two-year compliancy rule. The results of the genotype need to be completed by Jan. 1 of the recognition year.
More frequent genetic evaluations
In December 2017, the AHA implemented several updates to its genetic evaluation that include the implementation of a Single Step model for better incorporation of genomics, the ability to calculate, not estimate, EPD accuracies and allowing only animals to enter the evaluation that are born after the advent of Whole Herd TPR but also include three generations of pedigree. Along with this, key economically relevant traits (ERTs), as well as updated economic parameters, are included in the three revised selection indexes. The updates of all of these techniques have allowed the AHA to offer a very reliable and comprehensive genetic evaluation that embraces the most up-to-date technology.
Just as important, the AHA’s genetic evaluation runs weekly and releases evaluations each Monday morning. To be included in the Monday update, data must be submitted by midnight two Saturdays prior. For example, for data to be reflected in the EPD release that
Sharpen up on traits
will occur on Aug. 11, 2025, data will need to be submitted by Aug. 2, 2025. Planning ahead is crucial to be sure all phenotypic data (weights and ultrasound information), as well as genotypes, are submitted well in advance to ensure appropriate data is reflected in the EPD.
Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF) – The AHA’s SCF EPD is a prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from 3 years of age through 12 years of age, given she calved as a 2-year-old The EPD is a deviation in the proportion of the 10 possible calvings to 12 years old expressed as a probability For example, the daughters of a bull with a 30 SCF EPD would have the genetic potential to have one more calf by age 12 than the daughters from a bull with a 20 SCF EPD . In other words, the daughters from the 30 SCF EPD bull would have a 10% greater probability of having one more calf than the bull with a 20 SCF EPD This is equivalent to saying that the daughters are 10% more likely to remain in the herd to age 12
Dry Matter Intake (DMI) – The DMI EPD predicts the daily consumption of pounds of feed For example, if sire A has a DMI EPD of 1 .1 and sire B has a DMI EPD of 0 .1, you would expect sire B’s progeny, if comparably mated, to consume on average 1 pound less of feed per day
Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) – The BMI$ is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Hereford-Angus cross cows Progeny of these cows are directed towards Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) . This index has significant weight on SCF, which predicts fertility and longevity of females There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight (WW), Mature Cow Weight (MCW) and Maternal Milk (MM), which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs There is some negative emphasis on DMI, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight (CW), which is anticipated to provide profitability from finishing of non-replacement females and castrated males Marbling (MARB) and Ribeye Area (REA) are also positively weighted to keep the harvested progeny successful for CHB This index is geared to identify Hereford bulls that will be profitable when used in a rotational cross with mature commercial Angus cows
Brahman Influence Index (BII$) – The BII$ is a maternally focused index based on a production system that uses Brahman-Hereford cross cows Progeny of these cows are directed toward a commodity beef market since Certified Hereford Beef does not accept Brahman-influenced cattle This index has significant weight on SCF, which predicts fertility and longevity of females There is a slightly positive weight on WW, MCW and MM, which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs There is some negative emphasis on DMI, but a positive weighting on CW, which is anticipated to provide profitability in finishing non-replacement females and castrated males MARB and REA are also positively weighted to keep harvested progeny successful for a variety of commodity based programs This index targets producers who use Hereford bulls on Brahmaninfluenced cows
Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) – CHB$ is a terminal sire index built on a production
Certified Hereford Beef LLC contacts
11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153
President and CEO: Ernie Davis edavis@herefordbeef.org
Regional brand manager: Ty Ragsdale tragsdale@herefordbeef.org
Account executive: Marie Prodell mprodell@herefordbeef.org
Director of commercial programs: Trey Befort tbefort@herefordbeef.org
Certified Hereford Beef LLC Drives Demand
Certified Hereford Beef LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Hereford Association with the goal of driving demand for Hereford and HerefordEnglish crossbred cattle through a market alliance with cattle feeders, processors, distributors, retailers and foodservice providers. The Certified Hereford Beef ® brand is quickly becoming one of the most recognized breed-specific brands in the U.S.
The Certified Hereford Beef logo represents a premium image and is recognized internationally as a symbol of high-quality beef. As the beef industry continues to evolve, the Certified Hereford Beef team is taking steps to ensure the program remains relevant in the market by continuing to focus on developing the brand in a competitive marketplace.
Providing value to Certified Hereford Beef’s customers through education and marketing resources, the program remains strong in the demand for Herefordinfluenced cattle.
Exceptional customer service is at the forefront of Certified Hereford Beef’s initiative to increase awareness of the brand. Working together with industry partners to provide the tools and resources to enlist and engage in the sales and promotion of the program expands the opportunity for growth and performance. The creation of educational and promotional materials continues to evolve, allowing Certified Hereford Beef to properly promote the program and to utilize industry talent, further engaging
Quality grades: USDA Choice and higher Quality grades: Upper 2/3 USDA Choice and higher Hereford and Hereford-English crossbred steers and heifers
Hot carcass weight of 1,050 lb or less
Ribeye area of 10 to 16 in 2
Fat thickness less than 1 in
For complete list of specifications visit: Hereford.org/commercial/programs/certified-hereford-beef
Certified Hereford Beef licensed packers
National Beef Packing Co LLC (2003), Liberal, Kan
National Beef Packing Co LLC (2003), Dodge City, Kan
To learn more about premium opportunities and participation in the Certified Hereford Beef program, producers can contact Trey Befort, director of commercial programs, at tbefort@herefordbeef org
the marketplace. The Certified Hereford Beef website, CertifiedHerefordBeef.com, provides consumers information about the high-quality Certified Hereford Beef brand and houses an extensive recipe and meat cuts library to assist in making beefcentered meals in a snap.
This website is only a small piece in an overarching marketing mission to inform consumers about the highquality product Certified Hereford Beef has to offer. In addition to sharing new marketing materials and educational resources via Certified Hereford Beef outlets, the marketing team provides the opportunity for licensed partners to utilize those materials in their own marketing — further expanding the reach of the brand to consumers.
A targeted and focused approach is being implemented into each market to support existing customers. Customized marketing materials are available to retail and restaurant partners to tell the Hereford story and to connect consumers with their food. The Certified Hereford Beef brand offers a unique and differentiated marketing strategy for licensed partners to compete and excel in a competitive marketplace.
Social media has been a significant tool in driving awareness for the Certified Hereford Beef program. Certified Hereford Beef social media accounts have a targeted focus on consumers with a content emphasis on brand recognition, education, recipes and the Hereford story.
Connecting with consumers is one facet of growing the program, and the brand continues to form consumer relationships via social networking platforms.
Certified Hereford Beef is proud of the Hereford breed’s rich heritage and the uncompromising dedication to quality from cattlemen. These fundamentals allow Certified Hereford Beef the timehonored tradition of providing greattasting beef and bringing the highestquality product to industry partners and consumers. They are the reason why Certified Hereford Beef is “Excellence Built by Tradition.”
Certified Hereford Beef is available through retail and foodservice outlets across the country. Visit the “Where to Buy” section of CertifiedHerefordBeef.com for a complete listing of Certified Hereford Beef retail supermarkets and restaurants promoting the brand.
Certified Hereford Beef specifications
Commercial Programs
The American Hereford Association (AHA) is committed to growing the demand for Hereford genetics and providing breeders tools backed by uncompromised data and sound research that drive profit. Developing tools to provide commercial cattlemen with information to advance their programs through heterosis is a major focus of the AHA.
The Hereford Advantage, Premium Red Baldy and Maternal Advantage programs are marketing resources developed to assist commercial cattlemen with incorporating Hereford genetics into their programs more successfully and adding value to their operations. For producers wanting to learn more about their genetics and collect valuable data, the Hereford Feedout Program is a great opportunity to do just that.
Hereford Advantage Program
Designed to identify superior Hereford-influenced feeder cattle, the Hereford Advantage program includes components geared to add value to feeder cattle, including genetic merit, health and management practice verification. This tagging program is offered in conjunction with IMI Global, an industry-leading source for thirdparty verification of food production practices in North America.
To enroll in the program, visit HerefordAdvantage.com to download and complete the enrollment form. The program costs $3.25 per head (no minimum enrollment required), which includes verification and program electronic identification tag costs. During the enrollment process, an expected progeny difference (EPD) and profit index summary for the submitted bull battery will be developed and provided to producers, allowing them to track genetic merit for future selection decisions. Participating producers will also receive additional marketing support and exposure through this program and qualifying cattle will be listed on the AHA’s “Feeder Cattle” page at Hereford.org.
Program Requirements:
• Source and age (required IMI base verification)
• Genetic merit
› Minimum of 50% Hereford genetics
› Bull battery ranking in top 50% of breed for Certified Hereford Beef® Index (CHB$)* profit index (bull battery average)
› Bull ownership transferred (all bulls)
• Vaccination program — two rounds of vaccinations prior to shipping (minimum)
• Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification
* The CHB$ is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls are used on British-cross cows with a focus on gain and end-product merit.
Premium Red Baldy Program
Premium Red Baldy is a program designed to take advantage of hybrid vigor by maximizing the best traits of both Hereford and Red Angus breeds and providing commercial producers with premium replacement females. The program has the ideal balance of maternal and carcass traits, which will yield cattle poised to increase the profitability of the commercial producer. Premium Red Baldy uses genetics supported by the only two beef breed associations backed by whole herd reporting.
Producers interested in participating will be required to provide registration numbers for Hereford or Red Angus sires to enroll. Once verification is complete, program tags can be purchased for $0.99 each. Enrolled groups of Premium Red Baldy females will receive an enrollment certificate to provide added market exposure and will be listed on the “Commercial Females” page at Hereford.org. For more information and to contact your respective breed representative, visit PremiumRedBaldy.org.
Program Requirements:
• Female-only program — no steers will be tagged in this non-PVP tagging program.
• Females must be sired by a bull battery ranking in the top 50% of the breed for Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) or Profitability and Sustainability Index (ProS – Red Angus). Registration must also be transferred to the participating producer.
Director of commercial programs:
HerefordAdvantage.com
PremiumRedBaldy.org
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• Breed type must be predominately Red Angus and Hereford genetics, with a small allowance for other breeds.
• Females must be red-bodied with either a bald or brockle face.
Maternal
Advantage Program
This female-focused marketing tool is designed to take advantage of hybrid vigor by capitalizing on Hereford genetics. The program generates females with added longevity, more docility, increased fertility and more profit per year. Producers using Hereford bulls on British-based or Brahman-based females in their breeding program can utilize this program and enrolled groups will be listed on the “Commercial Females” page at Hereford.org for added market exposure.
Hereford Feedout Program
The Hereford Feedout Program, held at HRC Feed Yards LLC in Scott City, Kan., is an outstanding opportunity for producers to collect valuable carcass data and gain firsthand experience in the cattle feeding industry. Participants can enter five or more head in the program, which begins late fall for spring calves and early summer for fall calves, and those cattle will have an opportunity to be marketed as Certified Hereford Beef candidates through the U.S. Premium Beef program at National Beef. For more information visit the “Hereford Feedout Program” page in the “Commercial” section of Hereford.org.
Hereford Publications Inc. staff contacts
11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3757 | 816-243-1314 fax hworld@hereford.org
Director of field management and seedstock marketing:
Kane Aegerter, kaegerter@hereford.org
Production manager: Caryn Vaught, cvaught@hereford.org
HPI Staff Produces Hereford World and Baldy Advantage, Provides Marketing Services
Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI), owned by the American Hereford Association (AHA), crafts messaging and imaging that connects Hereford to the larger industry, cattle buyers to genetic providers and the AHA to its members.
Hereford World — the AHA’s official publication — is published seven times each year and mailed to approximately 6,000 subscribers. The award-winning publication features coverage of national shows, results from leading Hereford sales, pertinent management articles and profiles of breeders and operations, along with AHA and breed news. Baldy Advantage is published four times each year and mailed to Hereford World subscribers, in addition
Creative Services
Creative Services offers an experienced and talented team to design messaging across a variety of promotional assets. Projects on a bid basis include catalogs, directories, brochures, flyers, postcards, business cards and other promotional pieces (stickers, posters, etc.). All sale books developed through Creative Services are available on Hereford.org and if desired, Herefords on Demand.
Offering customized mailing and online services
Clients can choose from a variety of quality mailing lists to supplement their own. These lists are also customizable, including geographic radius. Lists include:
Adult member list — adult AHA members who registered at least one animal within the last two years or have a Hereford World subscription
Junior member list — junior members with current-year dues paid
to a significantly broader circulation of commercial producers who have requested the publication. It provides information targeted specifically toward commercial cow-calf producers.
Past issues of Hereford World and Baldy Advantage can be viewed online at Hereford.org, where the issues are searchable for those seeking articles regarding specific topics.
Hereford World and Baldy Advantage include special advertising sections, such as the Hereford AI Book with the March issue.
Field staff represent the AHA, Hereford World and Baldy Advantage throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Baldy Advantage list — commercial producers who have subscribed to Baldy Advantage for three years
Bull buyer list — member or non-member accounts with at least one bull transferred to them within the last three years
Female buyer list — member or non-member accounts with at least one female transferred to them within the last three years
Data integrity
Creative Services uses a direct link to the AHA database to retrieve pedigree and expected progeny difference (EPD) information, ensuring current and accurate information is provided.
Services
To receive a bid or to ask questions regarding the information needed to create a bid for a project, please call Kane Aegerter, Caryn Vaught or Bailey Lewis at 816-842-3757.
Online Advertising Opportunities
The AHA website provides visitors the latest updates and announcements concerning the Hereford breed. It also provides Hereford breeders the opportunity to advertise via banner ads, AHA e-newsletters, online sale catalogs and more.
AHA website banner ads
Hereford breeders can advertise their operations via banner ads to showcase logos, contact details, brief breeding philosophies, sale dates, etc. Banner ads serve as direct links to the breeders’ websites. Banner ads are also offered to corporate entities.
In an effort to offer affordable advertising rates, banner ads rotate from page to page. This rotational method allows for multiple banner ads to be shown in a specific place on a page for a set amount of time, giving the advertiser more exposure on more pages.
AHA e-newsletter banner ads
Sales Digest and Hereford Headlines provide affordable banner advertising opportunities. Contact HPI to reserve your ad.
Sales Digest
This weekly e-newsletter is delivered to more than 8,500 potential buyers around the world. It is a source of current information including, upcoming sales, shows and events, which helps producers locate Hereford cattle to increase profitability in a herd.
Hereford Headlines
Hereford Headlines is an e-newsletter distributed the first Friday of each month to AHA members and other subscribers updating readers on Hereford and other beef industry news. Three banner ad positions are available.
Online sale catalogs
Hereford breeders can post production sale and private-treaty sale books at HerefordsOnDemand.com. Catalogs can be posted in two formats — PDF and flip.
Catalogs designed through Creative Services are posted in the PDF and flip formats at no extra cost. Likewise, catalogs designed by a third party can be listed on the “Production Catalogs” page at a low cost. As an added benefit, the catalogs are also listed in the Sales Digest.
Herefords On Demand
Herefords on Demand (HOD) streamlines online sale catalog production efficiency and value for herds of all sizes. Available for private treaty and production sales, HOD also helps potential buyers create customized catalog searches for their next herd sire or foundation female. Pictures and videos of catalog lots can also be found using HOD. Buyers of Hereford genetics increasingly seek out sales listed through HOD.
HOD features live expected progeny differences (EPDs) in the sale catalog that are refreshed weekly. HOD also offers search capabilities within a catalog and across all catalogs. Users can start a new sale catalog, save their progress and return to inputting information later.
To learn more information and pricing details for HOD, banner ads and posting online sale catalogs, contact Bailey Lewis at blewis@hereford.org or 816-842-3757.
Digital marketing
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to market your production or online sale and promote your bull or donor through targeted marketing via Facebook. This marketing tool is available for all breeders to select and target their audience based on specific states and key words. Digital marketing plans are available for these time periods: one month, two weeks and one week. Contact HPI for more information and details.
Isaac Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo. isaacrhode25@gmail.com
enthusiasm for the Hereford breed while providing opportunities through leadership, education and teamwork, thus ensuring a brighter future for youth and the cattle industry.
The NJHA is one of the largest, strongest and most active junior programs in the country, not just in the beef industry. The NJHA, through its extensive leadership programs, continues to lay the foundation for the next generation of beef industry producers and leaders. It is truly inspirational to watch NJHA members grow and flourish as they take advantage of the programs available to them. Past junior directors and members now lead the beef industry in a variety of roles, using skills they developed through the association and the junior board.
Junior National Hereford Expo
The VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) continues to be one of the largest beef breed shows in the U.S., providing a place for members across the country to connect through their love for the Hereford breed and develop as leaders during different educational contests and leadership activities.
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
The NJHA membership continues to grow with more than 4,200 active junior members who are taking advantage of all the opportunities to learn, lead and achieve.
Do you want to be a member of the NJHA? If you are under the age of 22 and love Hereford cattle, this is the place for you, and you are eligible. Simply fill out the online form found on the website, Hereford.org/youth. Then you’re on your way to becoming a junior member in one of the largest beef breed organizations in the world.
The JNHE will be “Live from Louisville,” this summer in Louisville, Ky., July 12-18. In 2026, the event will travel north to Madison, Wis., July 4-10.
Building on leadership development
Within the mission statement of NJHA, leadership is a key component of cultivating the young members of the Hereford breed. That means NJHA reaches beyond the showring.
The Faces of Leadership conference and BOLD conference are instrumental in building the next generation. Faces of Leadership travels to different locations across the country, touring universities, learning from industry leaders and developing personal skills.
The 2025 conference will be held in Gray Summit, Mo., July 30-Aug. 2, in partnership with Purina Animal Nutrition. This conference is open to junior members between the ages of 14-21 and is made possible by the ColeyMalir Leadership Endowment.
BOLD is an elite leadership opportunity for junior members and is proving to be an excellent training ground for NJHA members ages 18-21 who want to be the best leaders they can be. This conference is made possible by the GKB Cattle Youth Endowment and is hosted at the Hi Point Ranch in Desdemona, Texas. The 2026 conference is scheduled for March 26-29, and attendees are selected through an application process.
While the NJHA focuses on leadership for all its members, an elected few are chosen to guide those leaders. Voted on by their peers and state delegates, each year four new young people are selected to serve a three-year term on the NJHA board of directors.
Traveling to various shows and activities across the country is one component of being a director, as well as the planning and orchestration of annual educational and leadership events. Serving on this board creates well-rounded leaders and builds a strong foundation for the breed’s future. NJHA board applications are due June 1 each year, and all guidelines, bylaws and requirements may be found at Hereford.org/youth.
Fed Steer Shootout
The NJHA Fed Steer Shootout program is a one-of-a-kind experience for NJHA members. This program focuses on the cattle feeding sector of the beef industry and is hosted by HRC Feed Yards LLC in Scott City, Kan. Steers competing in the 2025 contest arrived at the feedlot in 2024, weighing 500-800 pounds. After the cattle are harvested, the top performing steers are recognized in the fall at the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) Annual Meeting. Awards also go to the top placing juniors in the educational division of the contest.
Throughout the months the cattle are on feed, participants learn through an online educational platform about all aspects of the cattle feeding industry. The goal is to offer members a wellrounded view of a sector of the beef industry vital to feeding the world.
NJHA important dates and deadlines
April 15
June 1
June 15
July 1
July 12-18
HYFA spring scholarship applications due
JNHE final online entry, ownership, showmanship and judging deadline
Advisor of the Year Award nominations due
NJHA board candidate applications due JNHE contest deadline
Early bird Faces of Leadership registration online at Hereford.org/youth
Final Faces of Leadership registration deadline
Junior National Hereford Expo, Louisville, Ky.
July 30-Aug. 2 Faces of Leadership conference, Gray Summit, Mo.
Sept. 1
Nov. 1
HYFA fall scholarship applications due
NJHA Fed Steer Shootout entry deadline
March 26-29, 2026 BOLD conference, Desdemona, Texas
July 4-10, 2026 Junior National Hereford Expo, Madison, Wis.
In addition to this online educational platform, NJHA continues to host the Fed Steer Shootout Field Day at HRC Feed Yards in April. This educational event brings juniors and their families together to see their steers on feed and to gain a better understanding of the path the steers take once they are delivered to the feedyard the previous year.
The 2025 field day featured a series of workshops focused on feedyard health and nutrition along with business cattle procurement and packing. Attendees enjoyed learning about a variety of topics, from the value of feed efficiency to how stress impacts carcass performance and how nutritionists build feedlot rations.
Scholarship opportunities
NJHA programs wouldn’t be possible without donors and outside support,
and that includes scholarships. The organization is devoted to promoting education as well as supporting juniors seeking advanced education. The cost of college, universities and trade schools can be daunting, and it is the goal of the NJHA and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) to lessen that burden.
Awarding more than $200,000 annually, the donor network continues to grow, providing more and more scholarship opportunities for higher education. Spring scholarships have a deadline of April 15, to be awarded at the JNHE, and fall scholarships are due Sept. 1, and awarded at the AHA’s Annual Meeting.
NJHA board of directors regional representation
Northwest region: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa
Northeast region: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Southwest region: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas
Southeast region: Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina
HYFA contacts
11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153
Bruce Everhart Waldron, Ind., 317-407-3618 bruceeverhart56@gmail.com
Bill King Moriarty, N.M., 505-220-9909 bill@billkingranch.com
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
Pillars of the Foundation
The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) is built on the pillars of scholarship, leadership, education and research. These supporting posts are the motivation behind all fundraising efforts, creating and developing growth in the next generation of Hereford breeders and cultivating leaders who will carry industry research and breed development forward.
When the foundation was established, net assets totaling $218,000 from the two youth foundations, including the American Hereford Youth Foundation and the American Polled Hereford Youth Foundation Inc., were blended together and HYFA was born. Close to 25 years later, the village of supporters grows and the donor network includes year-round breeder and corporate support and a host of fundraising efforts, including the annual Season of Giving campaign.
The foundation has reached many monumental milestones, surpassing the $5 million net asset mark in 2021, and climbing to more than $7 million in 2024. Through the years, the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and HYFA have worked hand in hand to provide Hereford youth multifold opportunities to share their common passion for the cattle they raise, while extending their knowledge, honing leadership skills, networking and engaging in professional development opportunities.
Scholarship
Thanks to the army of HYFA supporters, the scholarship program as well as all of our education and leadership endeavors continue to thrive. Last year alone, $217,500 in scholarships was awarded to Hereford youth who are busy putting their scholarship dollars to work as they chase their dreams and work toward their college degrees. Even more impressive, since HYFA’s inception, more than $2 million has been disbursed to Hereford youth through various scholarships.
Leadership
Many junior members have benefited from the Faces of Leadership conference that HYFA and the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment have helped to fund over the last several years. Thanks to the generous hospitality of the GKB Cattle Youth Endowment and Gary and Kathy Buchholz, the BOLD conference continues
to provide junior members ages 18-21 a platform to develop foundational leadership skills and industry connections. Thanks to partnerships and supportive individuals in the Hereford breed, leadership opportunities for Hereford juniors continue to succeed.
Education
From classroom settings to feedyards and different events both in and out of the showring, HYFA and its host of supporters are steadfast when it comes to supporting Hereford youth. In recent years, the foundation has expanded and helped fund a diverse and exciting lineup of educational programs and opportunities for Hereford youth, one being the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), along with the Bridging the Gap College and Career Fair and the newly rebranded NJHA MeetUp - Powered by Sure Champ®. To help with these unique programs and keep the tradition growing, HYFA maintains a legacy fund and a steering committee to ensure the sustainability of this flagship event.
The NJHA Fed Steer Shootout is another HYFA-funded program where youth can compete. It offers participants a unique opportunity to follow their cattle through the feedlot and beyond, showcasing what their genetics are producing at the consumer level and expanding their knowledge beyond the showring.
Research
In addition to these junior competitions, learning and scholarship opportunities, HYFA also houses a research fund, which the American Hereford Association (AHA) utilizes to support research projects benefiting the Hereford breed membership. So, whether you are looking to support juniors through scholarships and the showring or wanting your contributions to be used for research or other purposes, we welcome you to get in touch with us. We can work together to identify the best fit.
Just like the AHA, which was founded in 1881, HYFA was built to stand the test of time. Even amidst some peaks and valleys, the strength of the foundation’s pillars stand firm and support our missions like never before. HYFA’s already robust pillars grow stronger each year as more programs and opportunities are added to benefit future generations and breed research.
Hereford Show Information
AHA Show Rules
• All cattle entered, including calves on the side of cow-calf pairs and senior yearlings, must be registered in the Herd Book of the American Hereford Association (AHA). Entries with registrations “pending” or illegible tattoos or improper tattoos as shown on the registration certificate at check-in time are ineligible for competition. Exhibitors are subject to the Association’s special rule on class qualification. Entries in these classes are accepted with the understanding that the exhibitor agrees to abide by the rule in all respects.
• The exhibition of cattle displaying false hair will not be allowed.
• Any product administered internally or used externally to alter the conformation of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes the use of graphite, hemp or other similar substances externally and steroids or growth stimulants internally.
• The act of artificially filling animals internally, which includes stomach pumping, drench tubes or any other method by mouth or esophagus, is prohibited.
• All animals shown in group classes must have been shown in their respective single-age class. No transfer from one (1) breeder to another, after entry, will be permitted.
• Expected progeny difference (EPD) values will be provided to the judge and audience for all animals shown. Animals without EPD data are eligible to show but will have N/A (not available) in place of missing data.
• Any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible to show.
• All Hereford animals must be officially recorded (registered) prior to show date to be eligible to show at a National Hereford Show.
• An animal that is scurred (scurs are small, rudimentary horns that are loosely attached to the head, which are considered to be expressed only in animals that are
AHA Show Classifications
genetically heterozygous for the polled gene) will show in the polled division of Hereford shows. Once an animal is confirmed to be scurred by an AHA field representative, then this designation will be placed on the animal’s registration papers. Once this determination has been made and reported to the AHA office, then the owner may remove the scurs. Animals with scurs removed will show in the polled division of Hereford shows. Once an animal is confirmed polled or scurred, it will retain this designation forever.
• The individual classes will be made up and divided after the cattle are checked in at the show. They will be judged from the youngest to the oldest animal within each class.
• It is recommended by the AHA Show Committee that classes with 10 or more head be considered to be split, depending on animals’ birthdates in each particular class.
• If the number of classes in a division warrant, a division will be split into multiple divisions
• Calves on the side of cow-calf pairs and senior yearlings MUST BE the cow’s natural calf and fully registered with the AHA.
• For cattle exhibited at the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Western Stock Show:
› Exhibitors with senior bull calves and/or intermediate, yearling and senior bulls are required to provide a licensed veterinarian’s statement indicating the bull has been semen checked and evaluated as fertile. Semen evaluation is to occur within 90 days of the show. This statement must be presented at check-in during the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Western Stock Show.
› Exhibitors with females in the spring and junior yearling divisions must be confirmed pregnant within 45 days of show by a licensed veterinarian or by blood test or show with a calf at side.
The decision to have both a Hereford and polled Hereford show or to have a combined show will be left up to the discretion of the state breed associations and show management.
State and regional Hereford female show classifications
1. Spring heifer calves calved March 1 to June 30.
2. Junior heifer calves calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.
3. Senior heifer calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
4. Senior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31.
5. Late summer yearling females calved June 1 to July 31.
6. Early summer yearling females calved May 1 to 31.
7. Spring yearling females calved March 1 to April 30.
8. Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29
9. Senior yearling females calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31.*
* For shows occurring Jan. 1 to May 1, a senior yearling female class and division will be allowed. Females must show with a calf at side.
10. Cow-calf (Any female older than the below ages with a calf at side).
• Calf older than 240 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class.
• If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in the polled cow-calf class.
• Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be entered in the appropriate class.
*Cow-calf will compete for overall champion female.
Female divisions
Junior Heifer Calves ......... Class(es) 1 & 2
Senior Heifer Calves ......... Class(es) 3 & 4
Intermediate Yearling Females . Class(es) 5 & 6
Spring Yearling Females ...... Class 7
Junior Yearling Females ...... Class 8
Senior Yearling Females ...... Class 9
Cow-Calf Pair Class 10
State and regional Hereford bull show classifications
1. Spring bull calves calved March 1 to June 30.
2. Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.
3. Senior bull calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
4. Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31.
5. Late summer yearling bulls calved June 1 to July 31.
6. Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to 31.
7. Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30.
8. Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29.
9. Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31.
10. Two-year-old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31.
Bull divisions
Junior Bull Calves
Class(es) 1 & 2
Senior Bull Calves Class(es) 3 & 4
Intermediate Bulls ........... Class(es) 5 & 6
Yearling Bulls .............. Class(es) 7 & 8
Senior Bulls ................ Class(es) 9 & 10
National Hereford female show classifications
1. Spring heifer calves calved after May 1 to June 30.
2. Spring heifer calves calved April 1 to 30.
3. Spring heifer calves calved March 1 to 31.
4. Junior heifer calves calved Feb. 1 to 29.
5. Junior heifer calves calved Jan. 1 to 31.
6. Senior heifer calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
7. Senior heifer calves calved Oct. 1 to 31.
8. Senior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.
9. Late summer yearling females calved June 1 to July 31.
10. Early summer yearling females calved May 1 to 31.
11. Spring yearling females calved April 1 to 30.
12. Spring yearling females calved March 1 to 31.
13. Junior yearling females calved Feb. 1 to 29.
14. Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to 31.
15. Senior yearling females calved Aug 1 to Dec 31*
* For shows occurring Jan. 1 to May 1, a senior yearling female class and division will be allowed. Females must show with a calf at side.
16. Cow-calf (Any female older than the below ages with a calf at side.)
• Calf older than 240 days of age on the show date is not eligible to show in cow-calf class.
• If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in the polled cow-calf class.
• Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be entered in the appropriate class.
*Cow-calf will compete for overall champion female.
Female divisions
Spring Heifer Calves ......... Class(es) 1, 2 & 3
Junior Heifer Calves ......... Class(es) 4 & 5
Senior Heifer Calves Class(es) 6, 7 & 8
Intermediate Yearling Females Class(es) 9 & 10
Spring Yearling Females Class(es) 11 & 12
Junior Yearling Females Class(es) 13 & 14
Senior Yearling Females ...... Class 15
Cow-Calf Pair ............. Class 16
National Hereford bull show classifications
1. Spring bull calves calved after May 1 to June 30.
2. Spring bull calves calved April 1 to 30.
3. Spring bull calves calved March 1 to 31.
4. Junior bull calves calved Feb. 1 to 29.
5. Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to 31.
6. Senior bull calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
7. Senior bull calves calved Oct. 1 to 31.
8. Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.
9. Late summer yearling bull calved June 1 to July 31.
10. Early summer yearling bull calved May 1 to 31.
11. Spring yearling bull calved April 1 to 30.
12. Spring yearling bull calved March 1 to 31.
13. Junior yearling bull calved Feb. 1 to 29.
14. Junior yearling bull calved Jan. 1 to 31.
15. Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec 31.
16. Two-year-old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31.
Bull divisions
Spring Bull Calves ........... Class(es) 1, 2 & 3
Junior Bull Calves ........... Class(es) 4 & 5
Senior Bull Calves Class(es) 6, 7 & 8
Intermediate Bulls Class(es) 9 & 10
Yearling Bulls
Class(es) 11, 12, 13 & 14
Senior Bulls Class(es) 15 & 16
The AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30-day age span may be maintained in the spring, junior and senior calf classes.
Rules and classifications
Exhibitors in Hereford classes are subject to the Association’s special rule on class qualification, and any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show. For state and regional shows, all Hereford animals must be officially recorded at show time to be eligible to show.
Group classes
Get-of-sire — Four animals shown in above single-entry classes with both sexes represented and all progeny of one sire. It is permissible to use either the cow or calf from a cowcalf pair for the get-of-sire. Get-of-sire may be comprised of animals from one or more owners and of both horned and polled animals.
Best six head — All animals must have been shown in their respective single-entry classes, and they must be owned by the exhibitor or by a member of his/her immediate family. A cowcalf will be considered as two head in the best six head class. Best six head may be comprised of both horned and polled animals.
Premier exhibitor, premier breeder
Awarded with the following point system: first place = 5 points, second place = 4 points, third place = 3 points, fourth place = 2 points and fifth place = 1 point. No points will be given for champions. Points will be awarded for the best six head for premier exhibitor. The same scoring system as above will be used for awarding points for the group classes. It is suggested that banners be given to the premier exhibitor and the premier breeder. In the result of a tie, show staff will review the division placing of each exhibitor/breeder, with the award being presented to the exhibitor/breeder with the highest number of division placings. If a tie remains, show staff will review the number of animals shown for the exhibitor/breeder, the higher number exhibited will win the tie.
National junior show ownership rule
Cow-calf pairs, females and steers may be jointly owned by siblings provided all are individual members of the National Junior Hereford Association and are between the ages of 7 and 22 as of Jan. 1 of the current year. No animal is eligible to compete if recorded in joint ownership (other than the sibling rule) or ownership of farm or family name. Bred-and-owned bulls, however, may be owned by the exhibitor, a ranch/family name as long as the junior exhibitor is also the breeder.
National and regional show point system
Points for national and regional show bull and show female of the year will be based on the Regional Show Point System. Animals do not have to show in a regional show in order to be eligible for show bull or female of the year in the respective four quadrants. An animal may only win show bull or female of the year for one quadrant per year. Ownership percentage followed by ownership succession (breeder, first owner, second owner, etc.) will determine from which quadrant the animal will be recognized. At the conclusion of the show year, in the result of a tie, staff will review the points each animal receives and based on the total number of animals exhibited at each show attended, priority goes to the animal who exhibited at the higher attended shows. Points for regional premier exhibitor will be based on the total accumulated points for animals of the owners. At the end of the show year, in the result of a tie, staff will review the number of shows in which points were accumulated. The exhibitor who exhibited cattle at more shows will win the tie.
AHA point shows and awards
• Official results from the show staff must be submitted within 30 days of completion of the show.
• Results must contain the following:
› Eight-digit AHA registration number
› Complete registration name as recorded in the AHA registration system
› Owner(s) as listed on the papers from the AHA registration system
• In order for results to be included in the calculation for show animals of the year, shows must have at least 25 head exhibited at the show.
• Shows that are specified as point shows by the AHA show and sale committee will submit results to Bailey Clanton with the AHA at bclanton@hereford.org or mail them to American Hereford Association, Attn: Bailey Clanton, 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410, Kansas City, MO 64153.
At the AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference and National Hereford Show in Kansas City, Mo., the Association will recognize four national show animals of the year, 16 regional show animals of the year and recognize eight regional premier exhibitors of the year.
• National Show Bull and Female of the Year for horned and polled
• Regional Show Bull and Female of the Year for horned and polled
• Regional Premier Exhibitor for horned and polled
LEVEL 1 NATIONAL POINT SHOW
American Royal, Kansas City, Mo.
Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Okla.
LEVEL 2 NATIONAL POINT SHOWS
Keystone International Livestock Exposition, Harrisburg, Pa.
National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.
North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky.
Southwestern Livestock Exposition, Ft. Worth, Texas
Western States Hereford Show, Reno, Nev.
REGIONAL POINT SHOWS
Southeast
Alabama National Fair, Montgomery
Appalachian District Fair, Gray, Tenn.
Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock
Dixie National, Jackson, Miss.
Florida State Fair, Tampa
Kentucky State Fair, Louisville
Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport
Mississippi State Fair, Jackson
North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh
South Carolina State Fair, Columbia
Tennessee State Fair, Nashville
Tennessee State Hereford Show
Southwest
Arizona National Livestock Show, Phoenix
California State Fair, Sacramento
Hereford Heritage, Abilene, Texas
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston, Texas
New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque
Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, Calif.
State Fair of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
State Fair of Texas, Dallas
Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, Okla.
Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City
West Texas Fair, Abilene
Northwest
Cheyenne Livestock Expo, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson
Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island
Northern International Livestock Expo, Billings, Mont.
Oregon State Fair, Salem
Red River Valley Fair, Fargo, N.D.
South Dakota State Fair, Huron
Washington State Fair, Puyallup
Western Idaho Fair, Boise
Wyoming State Fair, Douglas
Northeast
Eastern States Expo, W. Springfield, Mass.
Illinois State Fair, Springfield
Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis
Iowa State Fair, Des Moines
Maryland State Fair, Timonium
Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia
New Jersey State Fair, Augusta
New York State Fair, Syracuse
Ohio State Fair, Columbus
Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, Mo.
State Fair of West Virginia, Lewisburg
Upper Peninsula State Fair, Escanaba, Mich.
Wisconsin State Fair, W. Allis
World Beef Expo, W. Allis, Wis.
2025-2026 State Fair and Fall Show Schedule
July 31
Indiana State Fair (7/1)
1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205 443-974-8155, indianastatefair.com
Entry contact: entry@indianastatefair.com
Aug. 9 Illinois State Fair
P.O. Box 19427, Springfield, IL 62794 847-814-7301, statefair.illinois.gov
Entry contact: ilopenbeef@gmail.com
Sept. 9
(7/15)
Aug. 9 Wisconsin State Fair (6/18)
640 S. 84th St., W. Allis, WI 53214 414-266-7052, wistatefair.com
Entry contact: entryoffice@wistatefair.com
Aug. 10 Missouri State Fair (7/7)
2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301 660-530-5616, mostatefair.com
Entry contact: entries@mda.mo.gov
Aug. 14 Iowa State Fair (7/1)
P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317 515-262-3111, ext. 247, iowastatefair.org
Entry contact: cattle@iowastatefair.org
Aug. 14 Upper Peninsula State Fair (7/15) 2401 12th Ave. N., Escanaba, MI 49829 906-241-5711, upstatefair.org
Entry contact: exhibitorsmanager@deltami.org
Aug. 14 Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo (7/31) P.O. Drawer 10, Douglas, WY 82633 307-358-2398, wystatefair.com
Entry contact: info@wystatefair.com
Aug. 16 State Fair of West Virginia (7/2) 947 Maplewood Ave., Lewisburg, WV 24901 304-645-1090, statefairofwv.com
Entry contact: entries@statefairofwv.com
Aug. 16 Western Idaho Fair (8/1) 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714 208-287-5663, idahofair.com
Entry contact: premiumoffice@idahofair.com
Aug. 16 Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair (TBA) 945 E Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon, TN 37087 615-443-2626, www.wilsoncountyfair.net
Secretary/treasurer: Wade Andrews, 3402 Hwy. 278 W., Camden, AR 71701, 870-818-7067, magnoliaherefordassociation@gmail.com
Directors: Barbara Metch-Holan, Canton, Texas; Bart Emerson, Taylor, Ark.; and Zach Andrews, Camden, Ark.
FLORIDA
Florida Hereford Assn.
President: Raymond Hodges Jr., Old Town, herefordcowboy@bellsouth.net
Vice president: Arialle Gray, Old Town
Secretary: Lesa Roe, Leesburg
Treasurer: Anne Hodges, 551 S.E. 199th Ave., Old Town, FL 32680, 352-356-1632, anneofevergreen@bellsouth.net
Director: Nicole Spencer, Old Town
GEORGIA
Georgia Hereford Assn. georgiahereford.com
President: Bob Neligan, Eatonton
Vice president: Tommy Mead, Midville Secretary: Diann Strickland, P.O. Box 128, Mershon, GA 31551, 912-288-0024, diann_strickland@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Tommy Johnson, Warrenton
IDAHO
Idaho Hereford Breeders Assn.
President: Ron Shurtz, Caldwell
Secretary: Kim Holt, 20083 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-841-8250, kkholt1986@gmail.com
Treasurer: Dawn Anderson, Gooding
Directors: Scott Holt, Caldwell; James Anderson, Gooding; and Tucker Shaw, Caldwell
ILLINOIS
Heart of America Hereford Assn. heartofamericaherefordassociation.com
President: Craig Crutcher, Montrose
Vice president: Scott Shephard, Altamont
Secretary/treasurer: Corey and Emily Perry, 1265 E. 900 N. Rd., Tower Hill, IL 62571, 217-273-2280, perry_herefords@yahoo.com, perryfarmsherefords@gmail.com
Membership services: John Lidy, Jewett
Directors: Scott Shepard, Altamont; Lucas Stumpf, Columbia; Kurt Peterson, Roanoke; Larry Moffett, Decatur; John Fauth, New Athens; Craig Crutcher, Jewett; Randy Kline, Le Roy; Charles Warfel, Casey; John Lidy, Jewett; Clayton Draper, Johnsonville; Rachel Parish, Harrisburg; Kendi Tjardes, Gibson City; Travis Meteer, Blue Mound; Kent Burns, Coulterville; and Craig Ogle, Effingham
Directors: Jimmy Bernard, Grand Ridge; Andrew Spinazola, Arlington; Chad Crane, LaSalle; Yale Young, Lexington; Lucas Stumpf, Columbia; Tammy Boatman, Rockford; Mark Stephens, Taylorville; Corey Perry, Tower Hill; and Matt McCaskill, Timewell
INDIANA
Indiana Hereford Assn. indianaherefords.org
President: Patrick Gunn, Greenfield
Vice president: Rodney Simpson, Roachdale
Secretary/treasurer: Nicole Edwards, 3371 S. 500 W., Marion, IN 46953, 765-661-2342, indianaherefords@gmail.com, edwards2301@yahoo.com
Directors: Rick Davis, Thorntown; Robert Grieves, West Lafayette; Scott Lawrence, Avilla; Nicole Edwards, Marion; Gerrit Thompson, Greencastle; Rodney Simpson, Roachdale; Patrick Gunn, Greenfield; Shawn McNealy, Hope; Lee Elzemeyer, Richmond; Tyler Galloway, Lebanon; Patt Van Horn, Morgantown; Gordon Clinkenbeard, Edwardsport; Ted Hunt, Battle Ground; Ben Landrum, Warren; Mark Brescher, Jasper; and Bill Doig, St. Paul
IOWA
Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. iowahereford.org
President: Nathan Stickley, Parkersburg
Vice president: Thad Espenscheid, Traer
Secretary: Jacob Smith, Indianola
Treasurer: Brian Kreutner, Vinton
Administrative secretary: Marilyn Lenth, 13690 130th St., Postville, IA 52162, 319-269-3146, marilyn@iowahereford.org
Associate secretary: Chrissy Rhodes, 218 S. River St., Cambridge, IA 50046, 641-203-5222, chrissy@iowahereford.org
Directors: Tim Anderlik, Dayton; Tom Heidt, Lockridge; Colin Johnson, Eldora; Megan Hopkins, Halbur; Andy Montag, Grimes; Brent Petersen, DeWitt; Mike Sorensen, Greenfield; and Matt Woolfolk, Adair
KANSAS
Kansas Hereford Assn. kansashereford.com
President: Tyler Schultz, Haviland
Vice president: Marc Hanson, Morrowville
Secretary: Oliver Beall, 2538 S. Rd., Natoma, KS 67651, orbeall@gmail.com
Treasurer: Kim Cerny, Narka
Directors: Nathan Staab, Hays; Kyle Geffert, Haven; Brandon Oleen, Falun; Dan Schmidt, Blue Rapids; Kris Wagner, Satanta; Darrin Figge, Onaga; Brock Johnson, Phillipsburg; Marc Hanson, Morrowville; Tyler Schultz, Haviland; Alex Acheson, Wichita; and David Jones, Abilene
Directors: Steven Green, Munfordville; L.W. Beckley, Irvine; Austin Matheny, Mays Lick; Shannon Morgan, Alvaton; Alonda Imbruglio, Letchfield; Chris Schalk, Fountain Run; Codee Guffey, Versailles; Dustin Ogburn, Sanders; Eric Thomas, Richmond; Tim Wolf, Alexandria; Austin Cole, Bowling Green; and Adam Gordon, Gravel Switch
LOUISIANA
Louisiana Polled Hereford Assn. lahereford.org
President: Herman Ray Hill, Dry Creek
Secretary: Brett Daigle, Gonzales
Treasurer: Kay Lewis, 985-516-1643, k_lewis863@yahoo.com
Directors: Jeff Howard, Angie; Dr. Ronnie Bardwell, Marksville; Tommy Crouch, Monterey; Rusty Holt, Boyce; Tony Singleton, Dry Creek; Kenneth Travis, Greensburg; Dr. William Green, Dubach; and John Terrell, Keithville
Directors: Clay Perry, Madison; Ryan McGuffee, Mendenhall; Ammon Herring, Beaumont; and Joe Waggoner, Carthage
MISSOURI
Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn.
centralmissouripolledherefords.com
President: Tony Kaczmarek, Rolla
Vice president: Tim Cavanaugh, Sullivan
Secretary/treasurer: Larry Day, 12139 Hwy. 135, Pilot Grove, MO 65276, 660-834-4678, cmphba@gmail.com
Directors: Mike Choate, Pleasant Hope; and Jarrod Grayson, Newburg
Sale managers: Larry and Pam Day, Pilot Grove
Missouri Hereford Assn. moherefords.org
President: Mike Jordan, Warrenton
Vice president: Riley Bradshaw, LaBelle
Interim treasurer: Mike McCorkill, 152 E. Dade 92, Greenfield, MO 65661, 417-838-2073, btractor2000@yahoo.com
Directors: Glen Waters, Norborne; Jon Black, Keytesville; Brian Sneed, Houstonia; Eric Adkins, Hallsville; Mike McCorkill, Greenfield; Rusty Miller, Lebanon; and Charlie Besher, Patton
Directors: Don Kracke, De Witt; Tracy McGee, Oxford; Ty Krebs, Gordon; Whitney Steckel Dover, Taylor; Brett Nelson, Burwell; Railen Ripp Peterson, Kearney; and Jacob Bakenhus, St. Edward
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Polled Hereford Assn.
President: Al Stahoski, Readington, alandsue1@yahoo.com
Vice president: A.J. Stahoski, Newton
Secretary Naomi Scully, Newton
Treasurer: Andy Billing, Greendell
Directors: Caleb Vander Groef, Newton; Travis Scully, Andover; and Chase Billing, Newton
Vice president: Myron McCoy, Cove City Secretary/treasurer: Tammy Ward, 3404 Shady Grove Rd., Providence, NC 27315, 434-251-6847, ncherefordassociation@gmail.com
Directors: Bill Kirkman III, Greensboro; Myron McCoy, Cove City; Tammy Ward, Providence; Andy Smith, Monroe; William Ward, Providence; Dustin Brim, Walnut Cove; Crystal Mitchem, Vale; Thomas Shutsky, Pinnacle; Kristen McCoy, Cove City; Jonathan Wesson, Vale; Kent Beck, Lexington; and Mark Brewer, Rutherfordton
NORTH DAKOTA
North Dakota Hereford Assn. northdakotaherefords.com
President: Dan Donnelly, Valley City Vice president: Walter Jones, Gatzke, Minn. Secretary/treasurer: Joana Friesz, P.O. Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, 701-400-8744, joana@northlandinsuranceagency.com
Directors: Logan Behm, Beulah; Sarah Friesz, New Leipzig; Lillie Basaraba, Fairfield; Don Neshem, Berthold; Larissa Tessier, Belfield; Shane Giedd, Washburn; and Bill Smith, Sheyenne OHIO
Director emeritus: Don Pollock, Jerusalem; and Bob Ullman, Rinard Mills
Directors: Kaci Eddy, Jewett; Jud Love, Uhrichsville; Debi Howard, Cambridge; Travis West, Albany; Brenda Merry, Caldwell; Scott Moore, Marietta; Andrea VanFleet, Caldwell; Keith Ullman, Graysville; Brian Keets, Berlin Heights; and Tom Ostgaard, Newark
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Hereford Assn. okherefords.com
President: Rindy Bacon, Ada
Vice president: Doug Branch, Cleveland Second vice president: Sam Eck, Putnam
Past president: Richie Oakes, Taloga
Executive secretary: Jennifer Hayes, Ada, 580-320-3004
Directors: Dennis Troyer, Adair; Doug Branch, Cleveland; Kyndell Nichols, Ringwood; Tim Stidham, Newkirk; Lenny Pecha, Meno; Mark Rubes, Yukon; Shellie Collins, Chattanooga; Will Wheeler, Chickasha; Curtis Curry, McAlester; Monte Shockley, Poteau; Rindy Bacon, Ada; Mark Sims, Elgin; Joseph Hale, Sapulpa; and Sam Eck, Putnam
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Hereford Assn. pahereford.com
President: Kristen Stufft Adams, Elysburg Vice president: Ethan Howe, Wagontown
Secretary: Bobbi Dunn, 21568 Dunn Rd., Cochranton, PA 16314, 814-671-1881, bobbi.dunn@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Kevin Diehl, Fairfield
PCA rep.: Lowell Midla, Frederick
Directors: Walt Dana, Tunkhannock; JoAnn Fisher, Warriors Mark; Katie Book, Volant; Larry Pursel, Easton; Lowell Midla, Frederick; Jacob Heflin, Gettysburg; Luke Vogel, Evans City; and Jerry Clapper, New Enterprise
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina Hereford Assn. scherefordassociation.com
Directors: Norris Fowler, Jonesville; David W. Hendricks, Pickens; Terry McConnel, Marietta; Andy Montgomery, Blacksburg; Brad Forrest, Saluda; Greg Riley, Saluda; Rickey King, Pelzer; and Mac McGee, Anderson
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Hereford Assn. Inc. southdakotaherefords.org
Finance manager: Allie Jensen, Courtland, Kan. Promotions manager: Matt Zens, Mitchell Directors: Colin Hoffman, Leola; Joe Brandt, Emery; Boyd Dvorak, Lake Andes; Michael Blume, Pierre; and Cody Williams, Colman
TENNESSEE
East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. easttnpolledhereford.org
President: Rodney Cobble, Morristown Vice president: Tim Shope, Cleveland Secretary/treasurer: Kathryn Ingram, 3149 Old Hwy. 68, Madisonville, TN 37354, katingram.123@gmail.com
Directors: Rick Butterworth, Dandridge; Shawn Light, Castlewood, Va.; Josh Bible, Russellville; Mike Rogan, Rogersville; and Kathryn Ingram, Madisonville
Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn.
President: Stan East, Carthage
Vice president: Jerry Roberson, Portland Secretary/treasurer: Billy Jackson, P.O. Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049, 615-478-4483, billymjackson@aol.com
Directors: Stephen Hubbard, Gallatin; Ryan Underwood, Campbellsville, Ky.; and Caleb Wix, Hartsville
Tennessee Hereford Assn. tnhereford.org
President: Josh Mansfield, Liberty Vice president: Claude Callicott, Only Secretary/treasurer: Kay Coley, 140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083, 615-804-7843, tnffamom@gmail.com
Directors: Wes Ashe, Stantonville; Emily Pope, Dyer; Eric Walker, Morrison; Sally Wingler, Christiana; Meredith Collins, Lewisburg; Stan East, Carthage; Thomas Cooper, Wartrace; Russell Crouch, McMinnville; Jason Day, Telford; and Mike Rogan, Rogersville
West Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. facebook.com/westtennesseepolledherefordassociation
President: John Wylie, Kenton
Vice president: Justin Pope, Dyer
Secretary: Elizabeth Boyarski, 130 Trail Loop Dr., Unit 103, Paducah, KY 42001, 731-695-0121, elizabethwylie.95@gmail.com
Treasurer: Alicia Wright, Dyer
TEXAS
Cross Timbers Polled Hereford Assn. ctpha.org
President: Linda DeLaney, Gustine Vice president: Steve Heyroth, Hamilton Secretary/treasurer: Amy Heyroth, 7801 E. State Hwy. 22, Hamilton, TX 76531, 316-680-4035, amy@heyrothranch.com
Directors: James Kinnear, Joshua; Sam Massey, Stephenville; Tom Hitt, Iola; Andrea Grisham, Cleburne; and Keith Rogers, Hamilton
Directors: Ryan Richey, Omaha; Steven Rader, Mt. Vernon; Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant; and Aaron Gann, Mt. Pleasant
South Texas Hereford Assn. southtexashereford.org
President: Ward Smith, George West First vice president: Rodney Butler, Berclair Second vice president: Dr. Wayne Deason, Floresville
Sale manager/treasurer: Sara Lanham, Beeville, southtexashereford@gmail.com
Secretary: Marvin Titzman, La Vernia
Directors: Wesley Theuret, Kenedy; Ralph Stubenthal, Skidmore; Ward Smith, George West; Marvin Titzman, La Vernia; Rodney Butler, Berclair; Dr. Wayne Deason, Floresville; Roy Steindorf, New Braunfels; Kacy Thomas, Victoria; and Larry Schmidt, Hondo
Texas Hereford Association texashereford.org
President: E.C. Rosson, Milford
President-elect: Wade Perks, San Angelo
Vice presidents: Jimmy Atlas, Grandview; Jeff Chaffin, Morgan; and Cody Webb, Barnhart Past president: Larry Johnson, Abilene
Executive committee: Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant; Mark Ellison, Austin; Joe Dan Ledbetter, Wheeler; Drew Pérez, Canyon; and Shannon Worrell, Mason
Utah Polled and Horned Hereford Assn. utahherefordassociation.com
President: Nathan Oliver, Levan
Vice president: Cortney Christensen, Central Valley Secretary: Hiedee Oliver, Levan, 435-660-9560, utahherefordassociation@gmail.com
VIRGINIA
Virginia Hereford Assn. vaherefords.org
President: Billy Vaughan, Virginia Beach
Vice president: R.G. Bauserman, Strasburg
Secretary: Cameron Kolinski, 118 Via Farm Ln., Patrick Springs, VA 24133, 276-340-8181, camsherefords@gmail.com
Treasurer: Bernadette Vaughan, Virginia Beach
Directors: Steve Sifford, Goldvein; Rebecca Webert, Warrenton; Matthew Hickey, Staunton; Andy Tutwiler, Mt. Sidney; Sarah Scyphers, Abingdon; Joel Blevins, Wytheville; Kent Firestone, Blacksburg; Larry Swetnam, Barboursville; and Mike Taylor, Petersburg, W.Va.
West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. wvpolledherefordassoc.wordpress.com
President: Neil Litton, Summersville
Vice president: Matt Painter, Gandeeville
Secretary: Stephanie Hawkins, 4502 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Jane Lew, WV 26378, 304-677-3504, sangus85@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Heather Montgomery
Directors: Dr. Michael McDonald, Lost Creek; Jerry Posey, Ireland; Neil Litton, Summersville; Butch Law, Harrisville; David Taylor, Petersburg; Chris Scott, Beaver; and Matt Painter, Gandeeville
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Hereford Assn. wisconsinherefords.org
President: Steve Merry, Hartford
Vice president: Kelly Oleson, Arkdale
Secretary: Lisa Davis, P.O. Box 232, Plain, WI 53577, 608-697-9633, secretarywihereford@gmail.com
Directors: Rob Ash, Newton; Janet Wiechert, Iola; Rick Starck, Cadott; Kelly Oleson, Arkdale; Liz Johnson, Elroy; Dave Steinhoff, New Lisbon; and Bruce Thorson, Rudolph; Caleb Ahrens, Monroe; Katrina Edge, Fennimore; B.J. Jones, Darlington; Steve Merry, Hartford; and Kim Johnson, Hartford
Directors: Jim McDougald, Friant, Calif.; Tim Baker, Farmington, Calif.; Erica Bianchi-Pirnik, Gilroy, Calif.; Nick Cozzitorto, Gustine, Calif.; Lawrence Goss, Vinton, Calif.; Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif.; and Dave Azevedo, Gustine, Calif.
Gulf South Hereford Assn.
President: Edward Statham, La.
Vice president: Brett Douchard, Miss.
Secretary: Taylor Baker, Beaumont, Miss.
Treasurer: Ramona Roberts, 534 Old Rifle Range Rd., Petal, MS 39465, 601-408-4826, gsha.ramona@gmail.com
Directors: Will Roberts, Petal, Miss.; Ammon Herring, Beaumont, Miss.; and Kay Lewis, Angie, La.
President: Jeff Reed, Hampton, Minn. Vice President: Kim Friedrich, Roberts, Wis. Secretary: Laura Langness-Matthews, 61 3rd Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005, 715-781-3503, lauralangness@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Margaret Langness, New Richmond, Wis. Directors: Steve Smythe, Menomonie, Wis.; Kody Stork, New Richmond, Wis.; Rick Starck, Cadott, Wis.; and Ryder Starck, River Falls, Wis.
Secretary: Cheryl Thomas, Hood River, Ore., 541-386-4265, cthomas@gorge.net
Treasurer: Gary Ottley, Quincy, Wash.
Directors: Dave Bird, Halfway, Ore.; Walt Sullivan, Tonasket, Wash.; Bill Cox, Pomeroy, Wash.; Chad Stephenson, Salmon, Idaho; and Joe Bennett, Connell, Wash.
Directors: Cori Anderson, Canyon City, Ore.; Chris Bianchi, Gilroy, Calif.; Don Brumley, Orovada, Nev.; Rod Curtis, Wellsville, Utah; Buffy Goss, Vinton, Calif.; Steve Lambert, Oroville, Calif.; Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif.; Marty Wilcox, Spangle, Wash.; Mark Rogers, Worley, Idaho; and Maddee Moore, La Grande, Ore.
Hereford Women and Poll-ette Organizations
GEORGIA HEREFORD WOMEN georgiahereford.com/women.php
Support Hereford youth and the Hereford breed today by joining or renewing your membership.
Contact:
Melinda Watson
6196 Mt. Sterling Rd. Flemingsburg, KY 41041 nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com
Directors: Debra Giddens, Millwood; Jennifer Gillooly, Wadley; Ann Patton, St. Ila; Kim Dylong, Oxford; Cheri Johnson, Dexter; and Shellie McQuaig, St. Illa
ILLINOIS HEREFORD WOMEN
President: Tracie Sayre, Arenzville
Vice president: Annette Crane, LaSalle
Secretary: Melissa Bernard, 1526 N. 19th Rd., Grand Ridge, IL 61325, 815-257-9400, melissabernard84@gmail.com
Treasurer: Lisa Edenburn, Penfield
INDIANA HEREFORD WOMEN indianaherefords.org/women.html
Christal Musser, 10459 E. 500 S., Otterbein, IN 47970, 765-714-5053, ccmusser@gmail.com Ben Landrum, 2638 S. 200 E., Huntington, IN 46750, blandrum50@icloud.com
JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. OF MISSISSIPPI President: Abigail Wilson, Roxie Advisors: Chris Stephens, 1110 Williams Rd., Wesson, MS 39191, cmstephens1978@hotmail.com
Lande Johnson, 3361 Daughdrill Tr. S.E., Ruth, MS 39662, 601-757-1914, g31ranch@yahoo.com
NEW YORK JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSN. President: Colten Sugg, Alden Advisors:
Megan Andersen, 845 Andersen Rd., Long Eddy, NY 12760, 845-887-4817, megan.andersen25@gmail.com
Erica Buttaccio, 585-236-5726, viewfromabove7@gmail.com Association email: nyjrhereford@gmail.com
NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jordan Mitchem, Vale Advisors: Crystal and Wayne Mitchem, 704-472-7564, 704-472-4369, ncjrha@gmail.com, crystalkmitchem@gmail.com
NORTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Advisor:
Sara Friesz, 7450 59th St., S.W., New Leipzig, ND 58562, 701-584-2978, friesz.sara@yahoo.com
Randy and Deana Roeder, 3028 Good Luck Rd., Seguin, TX 78155, 830-305-9211, deannaroeder01@gmail.com
VIRGINIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Sedona Sifford, Goldvein Advisor: Rosemary Sifford, 14304 Crawleys Dam Rd., Goldvein, VA 22720, 919-618-2198, roseviewcattle@yahoo.com
WASHINGTON STATE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Katy Belles, Spangle Advisor: Ashlee Eatherton, 295 VanNess Rd., Castle Rock, WA 98611, 360-751-7771, ashlee.esthetics@gmail.com
WEST VIRGINIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Jeb Painter, Gandeeville Advisors: Matt and Michelle Painter, 842 Harmony Rd., Gandeeville, WV 25243, 304-761-0028, mmjjpainter@gmail.com
David and Amy Taylor, P.O. Box 611, Petersburg, WV 26847, 304-851-4171, agtaylordesigns@gmail.com
WISCONSIN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Hannah Oleson, Arkdale Advisors: B.J. and Kim Jones, 14900 C.R. F, Darlington, WI 53530, 608-482-2961, bj@wildcatcattle.com, kim@wildcatcattle.com
WYOMING JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Sam Birdsall, Torrington Advisor: Sarah Harfst, P.O. Box 804, Sheridan, WY 82801, sara@lazy-r.com
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Hereford.org features
The Events page provides information on upcoming events, and it can be viewed by scrolling down the homepage to Our Upcoming Events Section . It can also be accessed by hovering over the Events tab and selecting Calendar.
Under the Commercial tab there is a list of feeder cattle, commercial females and pasture and hay listings. The page also allows users to list cattle, hay and pasture for sale and find a list of upcoming Hereford-influenced sales.
The Member Services tab houses the herd management tools with information about managing Herefords and beef cattle. The page includes links to educational videos, Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) and expected progeny differences (EPDs).
Current and archived issues of Hereford World and Baldy Advantage can be viewed by selecting Hereford World at the top of any page. Issues will be posted in a flip style, allowing users to turn each page just as you would read the actual magazine, as well as PDFs of individual editorial articles. National show results are housed under the specific show page under the Events tab. Real-time results from each show as well as current Hereford happenings can be found under the Media tab. Other sites
CertifiedHerefordBeef.com — This site is the home of Certified Hereford Beef LLC. The site showcases exciting new recipes, a beef cuts library and a complete list of licensed Certified Hereford Beef ® retail supermarkets and restaurants by city and state.
HerefordYouthFoundation.org — The online home for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). The site
includes how individuals can support the foundation as well as highlights of HYFA activities and scholarships.
PremiumRedBaldy.org — A joint website for Premium Red Baldy, a female-only tagging program offered by the American Hereford Association (AHA) and the Red Angus Association of America.
ShopHereford.com — The one-stop shop for everything you need to ride for the brand and to support the AHA, National Junior Hereford Association, HYFA and Certified Hereford Beef.
Social media
AHA: Facebook – American Hereford Association; Instagram – @americanherf; Tik Tok – @americanherf; and Vimeo – American Hereford Association
Hereford Publications Inc.: Facebook – Hereford Publications Inc.
NJHA: Facebook – National Junior Hereford Association; Tik Tok – @jrhereford; Instagram – @jrhereford
Official AHA Facebook pages for field representatives are a good resource for learning more about sales, events and other activities in your region. Find their pages on Facebook by searching your field representative’s name and “American Hereford Association.”
AHA Rules and Regulations
SECTION I: MEMBERSHIP
A. Membership Types
1. Life membership
2. Annual (recording) membership
3. Junior membership
4. Non-resident membership
B. Life membership
Life memberships that were purchased in the past will continue to be recognized by the Association. Life members only pay member service fees and do not pay dues. Life members may attend all meetings of the Association. They have voting rights at all official membership meetings as long as they are active members (have registered at least one animal in the previous calendar year). Life members receive member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle.
Life memberships can be transferred to immediate family members; however, the membership name must remain the same.
C. Annual (recording) membership
Recording memberships are annual memberships issued by the Association in the name of an individual, farm or ranch, partnerships or corporation. To remain active, the recording members must pay annual dues on the anniversary date of their joining as a recording member. Recording members may attend all meetings of the Association. They have voting rights at all official membership meetings as long as they are active members (have registered at least one animal in the previous calendar year). Recording members receive member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle.
D. Junior membership
Junior membership in the Association is available to anyone under 22 years of age. The fee for junior membership is $15, assessed annually on Sept. 1. The junior membership is available until the holder reaches his or her 22nd birthday. At that time, he/she may acquire an adult (life or recording) membership. Junior members have all of the privileges of recording members (except voting) including member rate fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle, as well as participating in junior activities and scholarships.
E. Non-resident membership
Non-resident members are non-voting members residing in another country that wish to take advantage of member services including registry, total performance recording, selling of semen to members, and transfer of ownership of animals to other members. Nonresident members are subject to the same rules and fees as U.S. resident members.
F. Annual member service fee
Lifetime, recording and junior memberships require an annual member service fee of $100 ($20 for junior members) in order to register an animal during the current fiscal year. The fiscal year is Sept. 1 through Aug. 31. Each paid member service fee will generate a one-year subscription to the Hereford World magazine (except in the case of a junior membership). This fee is used to offset the costs of several under-funded services offered to active registry accounts.
G. Membership herd designation
The Association has two different tiers or levels in which members can participate when registering and transferring Hereford cattle. The mechanisms for billing of services and services available are different between each of the tiers; therefore, each membership account must be designated as to which tier or level the member’s herd will participate. Each membership can have only one participation level designation. The two tiers and a brief description
of each are as follows:
Pedigree registry: This participation level is designed for breeders who wish to register and transfer purebred Hereford cattle but are not interested in maintaining and reporting performance data to AHA. Pedigree registry breeders can submit registry and transfer applications on a per-head fee basis established by the Board of Directors. Pedigree breeders choose to waive performance recording on their animals and, therefore, waive the production of expected progeny differences (EPDs) on their herd.
Performance registry: This participation level is structured and oriented to simplify the billing and reporting of performance testing herds. Registry and transfer fees are assessed at the same rate as for pedigree breeders. Performance registry breeders are also required to maintain an accurate and up-to-date female inventory, listing all females currently in their breeding herd with AHA. Performance registry breeders are required to annually report calving ease and weaning weight information on the produce of every female in the inventory. Additional measures including birth and yearling weights, as well as carcass traits, can be reported but are not required. EPDs will be printed on the certificate.
EPDs will only be reported on registered animals. Non-registered animals or genetic material will not be provided EPDs.
SECTION II: AHA RECORDS, RULES AND POLICY
Application for registration of your calves is a part of the record keeping requirement of Hereford cattle. Extra careful attention to detail in submitting applications for registration will save time for you and your Association. Be sure all information is supplied and that information is accurate and legible. Applying for registry of your calves when they are still young (four months or younger) is important, SINCE IT REDUCES THE RISK OF ERROR AND SAVES YOU BOTH TIME AND MONEY.
There is one basic form used by the Association for registration application. Breeders participating at the pedigree registry level should disregard the fields of information used to submit birth performance data. Reports generated from the processing of registration applications will be appropriate for the breeder’s level of participation.
Tattooing calves
Tattoos are a requirement for registry in the American Hereford Record. Hereford breeders were the first to adopt the ear tattoo as a requirement for registry.
A tattoo outfit consists of a pair of specially designed pliers with rows of digits numbered 0 to 9 and a bottle of India ink. Such equipment may be purchased from most livestock supply stores.
Select the desired number by rotating the digits in the ear marker. Before punching the animal’s ear, assure yourself that everything is in order by punching a piece of cardboard.
Next, restrain the calf’s head to prevent violent movement while applying the tattoo. Select a spot in the center of the ear and clean thoroughly with a cloth and rubbing alcohol. Avoid placing the tattoo over one of the ribs of the ear, but rather place the tattoo between the ribs of the ear. Place the ear between the jaws of the pliers with the numbers or letters on the inside of the ear. Close the pliers quickly and firmly, and then release. Use a finger or toothbrush to smear ink over the punctures made by the tattoo and rub thoroughly until ink is worked into each of the holes. Make a written record of the marks placed in the ear. It is strongly advised that breeders place the tattoo in both ears to enhance the chances that a complete tattoo identity can be established.
Herd Book of the American Hereford Association
Rule 1. OFFICIAL RECORD: The official record of the Association shall be the American Hereford Record. Such record shall be
maintained in the AHA office.
Rule 2. HERD BOOK: Entries in the American Hereford Record shall contain the registration number, name, sex, tattoo, date of birth, name and registry number of the sire and dam and the name of the breeder.
SECTION III: REGISTRATIONS
Rule 1. PRIVILEGES OF REGISTRATION: Applications for entry will only be accepted from members. Non-members must become members in order to register an animal.
Rule 2. ELIGIBILITY: Except as otherwise provided herein and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, the following animals are eligible for entry in the American Hereford Record:
• An animal born in the United States that is the progeny of parents, both of which are registered either in the American Hereford Record or in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council; or
• An animal born outside of the United States that, as of the date that application for entry is made into the American Hereford Record, is registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council.
Any member seeking to register an animal where such registration is based upon that animal or another animal being registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council shall furnish to AHA evidence of such foreign registration as AHA shall require. An animal may be deceased at the date that application for entry is made into the American Hereford Record. A member seeking to register an animal that is registered in the herd book of another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council is not required to be the owner or former owner of that animal.
Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR ENTRY: Application for entry should be made on the official application form (FORM 1) or through an official AHA approved electronic software system.
Rule 4. AGE OF SIRE: There is no minimum or maximum age specified for a Hereford sire or his progeny to be eligible for entry. However, applications indicating the sire was less than nine months of age at time of service will be questioned for accuracy.
Rule 5. AGE OF DAM: There is no minimum or maximum age specified for a Hereford dam or her progeny to be eligible for entry. However, applications indicating that the dam was less than nine months of age at time of conception will be questioned for accuracy.
Rule 6. 283-DAY RULE: A calf born less than 283 days after the birth of its dam’s previous calf will be questioned. The breeder must then provide an explanation for the early delivery and a ruling will be made as to whether the entry will be allowed.
Rule 7. 21-DAY RULE: Females exposed to one bull must not be exposed to another bull in less than 21 days after such exposure. Avoiding double or multiple exposures will help provide positive identification of the service sire. Exposure to a second bull in less than 21 days might mean the correct service sire cannot be positively identified, requiring DNA profiling of both sires, the dam and the calf.
Rule 8. DNA PROFILING:
• All sires born after Jan. 1, 2011, and born on or before Dec. 31, 2025, are required to be DNA profiled before their progeny can be registered; parent verification will only be completed when parents of the sire are available.
• All sires born on or after Jan. 1, 2026, are required to be DNA profiled but such DNA profile shall include testing for all known genetic abnormalities and all such sires shall be fully parent verified, before their progeny can be registered.
• Whenever the eligibility for registration of any animal is in doubt because of uncertain or unknown parentage, DNA profiling by the Association shall be required.
Rule 9. MULTIPLE BIRTH: Twins or other multiple birth calves are eligible for registration. The application for registry, however, should specify such at birth.
Rule 10. TATTOO: Calves must be tattooed before application for registry is made. Each breeder may devise his own plan or system of tattoo identification using either numbers or letters or a combination of both. Any marks other than numbers or letters, however, are not permitted — meaning brand marks, symbols, etc. cannot be used. Duplication of tattoos within your herd is strongly discouraged as tattoos are frequently used by breeders as a primary form of identification. Duplication can lead to much confusion for breeder and the Association office alike.
The tattoo in one ear shall be limited to a maximum of eight characters. If the tattoo should become illegible, the same marking shall be placed in a different area of the ear. No attempt shall be made to alter or over-imprint the old tattoo. The Association must be notified when an animal is retattooed.
Rule 11. NAMING HEREFORDS: It is the responsibility of the owner to select names for his cattle. The name must not be more than 30 spaces long, counting spaces between words. For example, PRINCE DOMINO ADVANCE JUNO 133 is exactly 30 spaces long. Brands, symbols and commas cannot be used. Avoid duplicating names as no two Herefords should be named the same. It is the breeder’s responsibility to avoid using names and prefixes that are being used by other breeders. Names should be appropriate for the gender of the animal, and it is recommended that names reflect the line of breeding where possible. Embryo transfer calves will carry the designation embryo transfer (ET) at the end of their name, accounting for three spaces.
The Association reserves the right to change the name assigned to an animal on an application for registry if the name submitted is deemed to be inappropriate.
Rule 12. CHANGING NAMES: The name of a Hereford may be changed, provided the animal has no registered offspring. The name may be changed only once in the lifetime of an animal. All owners must agree to the name change in the case of a partnership-owned animal. Letters must be submitted from the first and all current owners requesting the change of name along with the certificate and required fee.
Rule 13. JOINT OWNERSHIP (BREEDING INTEREST): No application for registration or transfer of an animal which shows more than four owners shall be accepted for entry in the American Hereford Record.
Rule 14. DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES: If original certificates are lost or destroyed, the owner may secure duplicates from the Association by providing the sex, registry number and tattoo of each animal. If the registry number is not available, the registration number of the dam, name of the person who registered the animal, and the sex, age and tattoo of the animal in question must be provided.
The fee for duplicate certificates for members and non-members is available from the AHA Records Department.
Rule 15. CORRECTION OF CERTIFICATES: It is recognized that occasionally errors are committed in registering cattle, and these should be corrected. If an error is discovered, it should be reported to the Association immediately and the incorrect certificate returned with a letter of explanation.
Corrections are made without charge if done within six months of the issue date or if the Association made the error. The fee for making corrections after the six-month period is available from the
Rule 16. ARTIFICIAL SERVICE: Calves may be registered that were produced through artificial insemination (AI) provided they comply with the rules governing AI as discussed in SECTION V: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION.
Rule 17. ELIGIBILITY FOR EMBRYO TRANSPLANT CALVES:
Registration of offspring resulting from embryo transplant (ET) shall be made on an Application for Registration (FORM 1). Certificates issued shall be designated by ET following the name of the calf. The name must be no longer than 30 characters long including the ET designation.
Registry of offspring resulting from ET may be implemented only after the following steps have been taken:
• All sires and donor dams born on or after Jan. 1, 2026, are required to be DNA profiled but such DNA profile shall include testing for all known genetic abnormalities and all such sires and dams shall be fully parent verified, before their ET progeny can be registered.
• Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service must accompany the application for each calf when the sire is not in the same recorded ownership as the donor dam.
Rule 17A. NEW EMBRYO TRANSFER POLICY: For ET calves there will no longer be an ET certificate required for registration. The new requirement for registering an ET calf will be the reporting of the recovery date of the embryo at the time of registry. ET calves will be charged an additional $10 per head over and above the normal registry rate.
Rule 18: LEASING HEREFORDS: Herefords may be leased, provided a statement of lease is on file with the Association. If a lease statement is on file listing each animal being leased by name and registration number, the lessee can register calves sired by the bulls or produced by the cows as if he were the actual owner, provided there are no more than three owners already listed. At the end of the lease period, unless extended, registration privileges revert back to the recorded owner.
In order to make this process more efficient and less confusing, the Association will adopt the following policies regarding leasing Hereford cattle:
• The required information needed by the Association for leasing animals will be communicated using one consistent and common lease form to be used by all members wishing to participate in this type of practice. The lease form will contain only the required information for the Association’s needs and is to be used expressly for that intent. The lease form should not be construed as a binding agreement between the lessor and lessee. The Association shall in no way be involved in or assume liability for the lease, terms of the lease of registered Herefords, or the passage of legal rights thereto.
• All lease periods must include a beginning and ending date; no open-ended leases will be accepted.
• All animals involved in the lease shall be included on the lease form(s) by their registration number and name.
• The lease form must be submitted by the lessor with his/ her signature.
• Should the lessor and lessee agree to extend the lease, documented notification will be required in the Association’s office should the birth dates of any calves being registered out of sire or dams involved in the lease not coincide with the time period of the lease.
• If the lessor or lessee wishes to lease additional or different animals, then an additional lease form(s) should be completed with all required information and submitted by the lessor.
Rule 19. REGISTRATION OF HEREFORDS OVER TWO YEARS OF AGE: Application for registration of an animal received
by the Association after two years from the date of birth shall be considered for registration only when accompanied by a written statement from the applicant setting forth the reason application was not submitted within the generally accepted registration period. These applications and required fees must be approved by the Board of Directors.
Rule 20. REGISTRATION FOR THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED PERSON: In the event of the death of one who normally would apply for registration of cattle, the Association requires there shall be filed in its office all documents necessary to prove the person requesting registration is legally authorized to do so.
Rule 21. REGISTRATION BY AFFIDAVIT: In case of neglect or refusal by the seller to register a calf sold at side of dam, registration may be approved by the Board of Directors on the basis of the facts furnished to substantiate the claim.
Each affidavit must be accompanied by proof of a sale and payment in full of the purchase price and evidence of whether the dam’s breeding was natural or artificial.
Rule 22. REGISTRATION ACCURACY: Accurately kept private records are essential, and in any case where an application is regarded as questionable, the burden of the proof with regard to same shall belong to the applicant, who must sustain his claims by a preponderance of evidence.
Whenever the accuracy of data contained in an application to register an animal is challenged, the matter may be referred to the Board of Directors for investigation.
Rule 23. MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD: If an animal’s registration has been obtained through misrepresentation or fraud, or if the date of birth, tattoo number, sire, dam or service information or any other fact regarding the animal has been misrepresented, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems necessary.
SECTION IV: OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF REGISTRATIONS
Rule 1. RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the seller of registered Herefords to execute properly the official transfer of ownership to the buyer. Every change of ownership of an animal used for breeding purposes must be recorded by official transfer on the American Hereford Record.
No entry on the face of the certificate of registry shall be made except in the office of the Association and any unauthorized entry shall render a certificate null and void, subject to issuance of a replacement certificate at an additional fee.
Rule 2. IDENTIFICATION: It shall be the duty of the seller, before offering a registered Hereford for sale or applying for transfer, to verify that the animal carries legible tattoo marks matching those entered on its certificate.
Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER: Application for transfer shall be made either electronically through AHA’s online service or in hard copy form on the reverse side of the registration certificate and signed by the seller or an authorized agent. The application should be legibly completed and must specify name and location of the buyer and date of delivery. For bred females, service information is also required.
Rule 4. COW WITH CALF AT SIDE: When a cow is transferred with a calf at side, the calf must first be registered in accordance with these rules (including Rule 5 of Section IV - FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION). Transfer of the registration of the calf shall then be separately recorded to the transferee in accordance with these rules. This is often referred to as a “transfer on entry.” (See backside of registration application.)
Rule 5. FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION. The first owner, as reflected in the Association’s records, upon the registration of an animal shall be as follows:
• for an animal that is neither an ET animal nor a clone animal, the first owner shall be the owner of the dam’s registration at the time of birth of such animal; or
• for either an ET animal or a clone animal, the first owner shall be the applicant for registration of such animal.
Any transfer of the registration to a subsequent owner shall be separately recorded in accordance with these rules.
Rule 6. TRANSFER BY AFFIDAVIT: In the event of neglect or refusal by the seller to apply for transfer of registration, transfer may be recorded if approved by a majority of the Board of Directors on the basis of the facts furnished to substantiate the claim. Each affidavit must be accompanied by proof of sale and payment in full of the purchase price of the animal.
Rule 7. TRANSFERS CONSIGNED TO PUBLIC SALE: Sale managers or their representatives may fill in the buyer’s name on the application for transfer of animals consigned to public sales, and if authorized by the consignor, sign such transfers in his stead. Such applications must indicate the name of the sale manager or agent representing the consignor. Applications executed under this rule are subject to Rule 12 of this section.
Rule 8. TRANSFER FROM THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED PERSON: In the event of the death of the owner of Hereford cattle, the Association requires that there should be filed in its office, documents showing the person requesting transfer is legally authorized and entitled to request such transfer. Applications executed under this rule are also subject to Rule 13 of this section.
Rule 9. TRANSFER OF EXPORTED ANIMALS: Application for transfer of an animal exported to another country shall be made with a regular Transfer Application.
Rule 10. RESPONSIBILITY OF LEGAL TITLE: A transfer of registration on the records of the American Hereford Association is not to be construed as the conveyance of legal title by the Association. The Association shall in no way be involved in or assume liability for the purchase, sale or terms of the sale of registered Herefords or the passage of legal title thereto.
Rule 11. JOINTLY OWNED ANIMALS: No animal shall be transferred to more than four owners of record at any one time. A “syndicate” or similar type entity consisting of one or more individuals, firms, etc., may be listed as one or more of the four designated owners of record.
Rule 12. MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD: If an animal’s registration has been transferred through misrepresentation or fraud, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws, including, without limitation, suspension of the animal’s registration and any registrations of descendants of such animal and refusals of the Association to receive subsequent application of any kind from any person implicated in the misrepresentation or fraud.
Rule 13. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: A certificate of registry does not establish legal ownership of cattle but simply reflects the name in which cattle are registered on the books of the Association. The Association will usually make any requested change or transfer of cattle registration upon the presentation, to the Association, of the Registry Certificate covering the cattle and purporting to be signed with the name in which the Registry Certificate is issued. Due to the large number of transfers, it is impractical for the Association to verify signatures or require proof that the person signing the Registry Certificate and requesting change or transfer is in fact authorized to do so. Accordingly, a Registry Certificate should be
kept in a safe place to insure against its falling into the hands of an unauthorized person who could then cause change or transfer of registration on the Association’s books and the issuance of a new Registry Certificate.
If the Association receives conflicting instructions regarding any change or transfer of registration, the Association will, unless restrained by appropriate court order, honor the request of the person presenting the appropriate Registry Certificate.
SECTION V: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
Rule 1. DNA TESTING: Each bull used for artificial insemination (AI) breeding purposes, whether for non-owner breeding purposes or for in-herd breeding purposes, shall be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII and a record of such DNA profile shall be filed with the Association in order that any progeny sired by such bull through AI is eligible for registration. Any sires born on or after January 1, 2026, will need to be fully parent verified in order for progeny to be eligible for registration.
Rule 2. AI BULL PERMITS: Any bull whose semen is used for AI purposes shall have an AI Bull Permit issued by the Association prior to the registration of any progeny from such bull. This requirement is applicable to bulls whose semen is used for in-herd AI purposes and to bulls whose semen is used for non-owner AI purposes. In order for a bull whose semen is used for non-owner AI purposes to receive an AI Bull Permit, the DNA profile for such bull shall include parent verification, and such bull shall be tested for all known genetic abnormalities.
Rule 3. IN-HERD AI USE AND NON-OWNER AI USE: A Non-Owner AI Certificate of Service is not required to register the resulting progeny when both the sire and dam are in the same recorded ownership. When the sire and dam are not in the same recorded ownership, compliance with either Option A or B below is required for registration of the resulting progeny:
Option A (Non-Certificate AI Sire Program):
• The bull siring such progeny may be a participant in the NonCertificate AI Sire Program. This Program allows the owner of such bull to sell semen without the need for a Non-Owner AI Certificate. Progeny born on or after December 1, 2006, are eligible for registration under this Program.
• In order to be eligible for this Program, all of the recorded owners of such bull shall execute and deliver to the Association an enrollment form, in a form provided by the Association. In the event that such bull is owned by a syndicate, the designated representative of the syndicate shall execute and deliver to the Association such enrollment form.
• Once a bull is a participant in this Program, such bull shall not be eligible to participate in the procedure referred to in Option B below. The fee for a bull to participate in this Program shall be as established, from time to time, by the Association.
Option B (Traditional AI):
• The member registering such progeny shall obtain a NonOwner AI Certificate from the owner of the AI Bull Permit for such bull for each progeny subject to registration. The NonOwner AI Certificate shall be submitted to the Association at the same time as the application for registration of such progeny is submitted to the Association.
• The owner of the AI Bull Permit for such bull shall be obligated to supply a Non-Owner AI Certificate upon the request of the member registering such progeny. Such owner shall be entitled to purchase a Non-Owner AI Certificate from the Association for such fee as may be established, from time to time, by the Association.
Rule 4. DEATH OF BULL: Progeny sired by AI by a bull that is the subject of an AI Bull Permit shall be entitled to registration after the
death of such bull upon the same terms and conditions as progeny sired by AI by such bull prior to the death of such bull.
Rule 5. LABELING OF SEMEN: Semen collected from a bull that is used for AI purposes shall be properly identified by the name and registration number for such bull. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of any bull whose semen is used for AI purposes to require the person or entity collecting such semen to properly label such semen. Progeny sired by semen that is not properly labeled shall not be eligible for registration.
Rule 6. LIMITATIONS:
• The Association may cancel the AI Bull Permit of any bull that has been satisfactorily documented as being a carrier of a gene that could produce a genetic defect in its progeny.
• The Association may restrict or limit the number of NonOwner AI Certificates that may be issued for a particular bull if, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the semen from such bull is being used so often as to cause material and irreparable damage to the breed’s genetic base. The judgment of the Board of Directors shall be based on such evidence as the Board of Directors, in its reasonable judgment, deems appropriate.
Rule 7. NON-OWNER AI CERTIFICATE ALLOCATION FOR A MULTI-OWNER BULL OR FOR A BULL
OWNED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY A SYNDICATE:
Only an owner or co-owner of a bull for whom a AI Bull Permit has been issued is entitled to obtain a Non-Owner AI Certificate. Certificates will be issued on request to any recorded owner or co-owner. Contractual agreements regarding certificate privileges among co-owners are the responsibility of those co-owners. The Association will not be responsible for compliance with any such agreement.
In the instance where a recorded owner of the bull is a syndicate, it is the responsibility of the syndicate’s designated representative to handle the distribution of Non-Owner AI Certificates. Those individual members of the syndicate that are not otherwise reflected as one of the four recorded owners of record of such bull will be required to obtain Non-Owner AI Certificates from a recorded owner in order to register progeny of such bull.
The Association will provide a service whereby a member of the Association can participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement” for bulls. When members participate in a “Breeding Share Agreement,” they can be individually invoiced for Non-Owner AI Certificates when progeny are registered.
Rule 8. SEMEN DONATIONS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: The Association will make Non-Owner AI Certificates available for use by colleges or universities when a breeder makes a donation of semen from a bull that is the subject of an AI Bull Permit. A Non-Owner AI Certificate will be issued to the college or university at no cost to the breeder. The following rules must be complied with:
• The semen must be a donation to the college or university.
• The breeder must apply for the Non-Owner AI Certificates in the form of a letter to the Association indicating the institution to which the semen donation is made.
• The bull must qualify under the current rules for Non-Owner AI Certificates.
• The certificates and semen must be used by the institution that received the donation. Applications for registry from any other party will not be accepted.
• Upon approval by the Association, a Non-Owner AI Certificate will be issued directly to the college or university.
Rule 9. LIABILITY: The issuance of Non-Owner AI Certificates by the Association should in no way be construed as guaranteeing conception or that the resulting progeny shall be eligible for registration. There shall be no refunding of fees paid to the
Association for a Non-Owner AI Certificate.
SECTION VI: REGISTRATION OF AN IMPORTED ANIMAL OR AN ANIMAL BORN FROM AN IMPORTED EMBRYO
Rule 1. REGISTRATION OF CALF IMPORTED IN DAM: If a dam was bred prior to importation and the record of service does not appear on the documentation provided to AHA with respect to such dam by another association that is a member of the World Hereford Council, the member seeking to register the resulting progeny shall provide to AHA from the owner of the sire on the date of service such information regarding such service as AHA shall require.
When the imported dam was bred prior to importation by AI from a bull not registered in the American Hereford Record, the member seeking to register the resulting progeny shall provide to AHA the DNA profile of such service sire from the official lab of the association that is a member of the World Hereford Council where such service sire is registered.
When, prior to the importation of a dam, such dam was bred by AI from a bull that is registered in the American Hereford Record and where no semen interest is owned by the breeder in the exporting country, the registration of the resulting progeny shall be subject to compliance with all of the requirements of Section V of the Rules.
Rule 2. REGISTRATION OF CALF IMPORTED AT SIDE:
Registration of a calf imported at side of its dam shall be subject to the same requirements for registration as an animal that is not born in the United States.
Rule 3. REGISTRATION OF AN ANIMAL SIRED BY A SEMEN INTEREST IN A BULL DOMICILED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY: Where a member seeks to register an animal that was sired by AI with semen from a bull domiciled in a foreign country, the bull shall be registered in the American Hereford Record and shall be subject to the same requirements for the use of its semen as a bull that is domiciled in the United States; provided that DNA testing for such bull shall be provided by the official lab of the association that is a member of the World Hereford Council where such bull is registered.
Rule 4. REGISTRATION OF AN ANIMAL RESULTING FROM AN EMBRYO IMPORTED FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY: To register an animal resulting from ET with an embryo imported from a foreign country, the animal shall be subject to the same requirements for registration as an animal that is born in the United States by means of ET.
SECTION VII: DNA PROFILING AND OTHER TESTING
Rule 1. DNA TESTING: Over a period of years, a vast amount of technical information has become available, and DNA testing is now a useful tool for the Association and its members. All DNA testing required or permitted under these Rules shall be performed by a laboratory designated by the Association and shall be subject to the then-applicable AHA DNA Testing Terms and Conditions as adopted by the Board of Directors.
Applying for the DNA profile of an animal requires a request to the Association for a DNA profile kit for each animal to be tested. The request must include the registry number of the animal to be tested.
The kit will contain all the necessary instructions for securing a DNA sample and the shipping instructions to send the sample to the Association’s designated laboratory.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in these Rules, whenever a DNA profile of an animal is required or permitted under these Rules, such Basic DNA profile shall include all components of a Basic DNA profile then capable of being provided by the Association’s designated laboratory, including ,
but not limited to, parent verification when parent genotypes are available, each genetic abnormality that is part of the Basic panel, and genomic enhanced EPDs.
Rule 2. REQUIRED DNA TESTING:
A. The Association may require that any animal that has been registered to be subjected to a DNA profile by the Association’s designated laboratory.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors or the Executive Vice President may require that a DNA profile be made, by the Association’s designated laboratory, of any animal that has been alleged to have been incorrectly registered or any animal for which tissue analysis is otherwise deemed advisable.
It shall be the duty of the owner of record of any animal in question and the owner of record of the purported sire and dam to afford the Association or its representatives reasonable opportunity to secure DNA samples from the animals involved in any investigation.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is empowered to determine who shall pay the costs of any investigation, including laboratory fees incurred under the provisions of this rule.
B. Prior to the filing of an application for registration of any animal with respect to which a DNA profile is not on file with the Association, the Association may require the owner of said animal, at the owner’s cost, to provide a DNA sample for such animal to the Association’s designated laboratory and to authorize such designated laboratory to provide the DNA profile (including all related data and information) for such animal to the Association.
At any Hereford competition, the owner of any animal that wins such competition shall, promptly after the announcement that such animal has won such competition, permit the Association to secure a DNA sample from such animal and authorize the Association to obtain the DNA profile (including all related data and information) of such animal from the Association’s designated laboratory.
C. If at any time the Association is in possession of two (2) or more DNA profiles allegedly from the same animal that do not match including the winner in any Hereford competition, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may require the Executive Vice President to undertake such investigation as the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee deems appropriate, and upon the conclusion of such investigation, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article XI of the Bylaws, including without limitation the forfeiture of any prizes including any monetary awards or ribbons awarded to such animal at such competition, the suspension of the owner’s membership, or the revocation of the owner’s membership.
Any such investigation may include requiring any owner to permit the Association to secure another DNA sample from such animal and authorize the Association to obtain the DNA profile (including all related data and information) of such animal from the Association’s designated laboratory.
Rule 3. REFUSAL: If the owner of record shall refuse reasonable opportunity to the Association or its designated agents to secure DNA samples as set forth in Rule 2 of this Section, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may take such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate as provided in Article XI of the Bylaws, including without limitation the suspension of the registration of the animal in question.
Rule 4. NON-REGISTERED ANIMALS: The Association may collect and maintain DNA profiles on animals other than registered animals. The Association may, from time to time, compare the DNA profiles of registered animals and the DNA profiles of animals with respect to which applications for registration have been submitted
with the DNA profiles of non-registered animals. The Association may deny registration to, or revoke the registration of, any animal based on this comparison.
Rule 5. Once a sire achieves 0.80 weaning weight accuracy, the AHA will whole genome sequence (when DNA is available) these sires. This genomic reference library will be used for research and breed improvement objectives. If available, the results of these sires will be published when a new genetic abnormality is released.
SECTION VIII: CLONING
Rule 1. REGISTRATION OF CLONES. Except as otherwise provided herein, and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, an animal that is produced through cloning may be registered. Registration shall be requested via a special application form provided by the Association and with payment of the regular registration fee, plus an additional clone registration fee as determined by the Association.
Rule 2: DONOR ANIMAL. The donor animal of the resulting clone animal must be a registered animal recorded in the American Hereford Record and must be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII with a record of such DNA profile filed with the Association. The DNA profile for such donor animal shall include parent verification, and such donor animal shall be tested for all known genetic abnormalities.
Rule 3: BREEDER. The breeder identified on the registration certificate of the donor animal shall be identified as the breeder on the registration certificate of the resulting clone animal.
Rule 4. FIRST OWNER AT REGISTRATION. The first owner, as reflected in the Association’s records, of the registration of the clone animal shall be determined in accordance with Rule 5 of Section IV.
Rule 5. DNA PROFILING. DNA profiling of the clone animal is required and the DNA profile of the clone animal must match the DNA profile of the donor animal to confirm that it is a clone. DNA profiling may also be required by the Association of the surrogate dam.
Rule 6. DEATH OF DONOR ANIMALS. Progeny that is produced through cloning after the death of the donor animal shall be eligible for registration upon the same terms and conditions as progeny produced through cloning prior to the death of said donor animal.
Rule 7. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES. Any registration certificate issued for a resulting clone animal shall be designated by “CL” following the name of the animal. The name must be no longer than 30 spaces long including the CL designation. The registration number of the donor animal shall also be stated on the registration certificate of the resulting clone animal.
A. All progeny descendants from any cloned parent shall have their pedigree labeled as Cloned Progeny (CLP), and the name of these progeny may be no longer than 30 spaces including the CLP.
Rule 8. RIGHTS IN MATERIALS, ANIMALS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Nothing set forth herein or included on any registration certificates or other Association records should be construed as an indication that the Association takes any position as to the ownership or intellectual property rights of any party in and/or to genetic or other biological materials obtained from donor animals or resulting from cloning procedures. Any party transferring or otherwise disposing of, and any party purchasing or otherwise acquiring, genetic or other biological materials or animals, and any party otherwise involved in cloning activities, should take appropriate action (including due diligence) to ensure that all rights needed or desired in relation to such materials, animals and activities have been secured and that all actions in relation to such materials, animals and activities do not infringe or otherwise violate the rights of others.
Rule 9. BREEDING VALUES. Initial expected progeny differences (EPDs) generated from National Cattle Evaluation for a resulting clone animal shall be the same values as the donor animal. All data of future progeny from a resulting clone animal will be pooled with the donor progeny data for genetic evaluation.
SECTION IX: GENOME EDITING
Rule 1. RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTRATION. Except as otherwise provided herein, and subject to compliance with all applicable requirements contained in these Rules, an animal that has an intentional genomic alteration (IGA) produced by genome editing may be registered subject to the following pre-approval and eligibility requirements:
• Prior to implementing the IGA in the animal, preliminary approval of the IGA shall be requested via a special IGA pre-approval application form provided by the Association and with payment of an IGA pre-approval request fee as determined by the Association. The member applying for pre-approval must provide documentation describing the IGA to be introduced and the expected functional difference that the IGA will create in the genome-edited animal. The Board of Directors in its sole discretion may grant or withhold preapproval, taking into consideration the impact of introducing the IGA into the Hereford population, informed by scientific and industry standards and practices at the time the application for pre-approval is reviewed; and
• Eligibility for registration is restricted to those animals possessing an IGA that has been appropriately reviewed and approved by the applicable regulatory agency — currently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Rule 2. REGISTRATION. Registration for a genome-edited animal shall be requested via a special application form provided by the Association and with payment of the regular registration fee, plus an additional IGA registration fee as determined by the Association.
Rule 3. DNA PROFILING AND CONFIRMATION OF EDIT.
To be registered, the genome-edited animal must be DNA profiled as provided in Section VII and with a record of such DNA profile filed with the Association. The DNA profile for such genomeedited animal shall include parent verification. In addition, the genome-edited animal must be genome sequenced to confirm the intended edit has occurred. A record of such genome sequencing and confirmation shall be filed with the Association.
Rule 4. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES. A registration certificate issued for a genome-edited animal shall be designated by “PB” (Precision Breeding) following the name of the animal. The name must be no longer than 30 spaces long including the PB designation.
A. All progeny descendants from any Gene Edited parent shall have their pedigree labeled as Precision Breeding Progeny (PBP), and the name of these progeny may be no longer than 30 spaces including the PBP.
Rule 5: RIGHTS IN MATERIALS, ANIMALS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Nothing set forth herein or included on any registration certificates or other Association records should be construed as an indication that the Association takes any position as to the ownership or intellectual property rights of any party in and to genetic or other biological materials used in or resulting from genome-editing activities. Any party transferring or otherwise disposing of, and any party purchasing or otherwise acquiring, genetic or other biological materials or animals, and any party otherwise involved in genome-editing activities, should take appropriate action (including due diligence) to ensure that all rights needed or desired in relation to such materials, animals and activities have been secured and that all actions in relation to such
materials, animals and activities do not infringe or otherwise violate the rights of others.
SECTION X: GENETIC DEFECT POLICY
Procedures for collecting abnormality data and reporting the information to the AHA membership:
Physical and functional abnormalities are present in all breeds of cattle. In order to monitor abnormalities in Hereford cattle, the American Hereford Association requests the collection of abnormality information from AHA members on a voluntary basis.
Specialist Dr. David Steffen, veterinarian for the University of Nebraska Veterinary and Biomedical Science Department, has worked closely with many breeds in the area of genetic abnormalities. The AHA will be working with him to diagnose abnormalities as being genetic or non-genetic in origin.
Not all abnormalities are genetic in origin. Some defects can be attributed to sickness or nutrition. Dr. Steffen works to determine the root cause of the defect.
All AHA members are invited to read the procedures for reporting genetic abnormalities.
A. Reporting Physical Abnormalities to AHA
Any AHA member who becomes aware of a possible physical or functional abnormality in an AHA-registered animal shall immediately notify the AHA Director of Breed Improvement at 816842-3757.
Upon receiving notification of a possible physical functional abnormality, the AHA Records Department will take the following steps to confirm the abnormality and determine if it is genetic in origin:
• Provide the member with an abnormality report form, which the member shall promptly complete and return to the AHA;
• Provide the member with instructions for collecting and submitting for analysis, as deemed appropriate, blood and tissue samples from the animal in question.
The reporting member shall promptly comply with all AHA instructions regarding the gathering and submission of tissue and blood samples.
B. AHA Genetic Consultant
The AHA will refer confirmed physical abnormalities to a genetic consultant for analysis. The genetic consultant shall be chosen by the AHA Board. Currently the genetic consultant is David Steffen, DVM Ph.D., from the University of Nebraska. The AHA genetic consultant is responsible for determining if sufficient evidence exists to establish a definite cause of a particular physical abnormality. All AHA members shall cooperate fully in any investigation necessary to such determination. The genetic consultant will advise the Board of diagnostic criteria for established genetic diseases and will evaluate evidence to determine if diagnostic criteria are met. Dr. Steffen will perform these evaluations as a pathologist for the Nebraska University Diagnostic Center.
C. Notification to Owners of Affected Animals and Owners of Parents of Affected Animals
Once a physical abnormality has been confirmed and parentage has been verified, all owners of record of the abnormal animal and owners of record of the parents of the abnormal animal will receive the following information from the AHA:
• A description of the physical abnormality in question.
• The recorded sire and dam of the abnormal animal.
• Whether as a preliminary matter the abnormality appears to be genetic in origin.
• If the abnormality appears to be genetic, what steps are planned to determine whether the parents of the abnormal animal are carriers of the physical abnormality.
D. Notification to AHA Membership
Upon confirmation that an AHA-registered animal has either (i) produced a sufficient number of abnormal progeny (at least two confirmed, parent-identified cases) such that there is a high likelihood that such animal is a carrier of a genetic defect, or (ii) been the subject of positive DNA test (See Section E) that indicates that such animal is a carrier of a genetic defect, the AHA will immediately notify the owners of record of the confirmed carrier, by first-class mail, of the AHA’s intent to designate their animal as a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect. In addition, the AHA will immediately add a special code to the animal’s registration to indicate this fact. An animal that has been designated as a confirmed carrier of a genetic abnormality shall be immediately placed on a confirmed carrier list, which will be disseminated on the AHA website and which will be available upon request.
Upon the release of a new genetic abnormality to the membership, AHA will publish the affected animals and their parent(s), if available. Additionally, AHA will publish the genetic abnormality results of all animals involved in research and discovery of a new genetic condition.
Any AHA member who may be aggrieved by the AHA’s designation of a particular animal as a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect may file a complaint with the AHA Executive Committee within thirty (30) days after the mailing of the notice. The filing of such a complaint will not stay the confirmed carrier designation. The complaint shall be heard and disposed of by the Executive Committee in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XI of AHA’s Bylaws. In the event that a complaint has not been filed within thirty (30) days after the mailing of the notice, the confirmed carrier designation will become final.
In the event that the complaint results in a final unappealable determination that the subject animal is not a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect, AHA will immediately remove the special code from the animal’s registration. In addition, such animal shall be immediately removed from the confirmed carrier list.
In the event that an AHA registered animal has an unbroken pedigree link to a confirmed carrier of a genetic defect and such animal has not been the subject of a negative DNA test that is conducted pursuant to Section E below and that conclusively indicates that such animal is not a carrier of a genetic defect, AHA shall immediately add a special code to such animal’s registration to indicate this fact.
In the event that the complaint results in a final unappealable determination that the subject animal is not a potential carrier of a genetic defect, AHA will immediately remove the special code from such animal’s registration. The results of a DNA test that is conducted pursuant to Section E below and that conclusively indicates that the subject animal is not a carrier of a genetic defect shall constitute conclusive evidence that the subject animal is not a potential carrier of a genetic defect.
E. DNA Genetic Abnormality Testing
In the case the AHA identifies a gene marker test for a genetic abnormality, animals may be tested to determine carrier status by an AHA approved laboratory. If breeders wish to officially confirm an animal free of a genetic abnormality and designate it as such on the animal’s pedigree, then the following guidelines must be met:
• The breeder must request the DNA test kit from the AHA Records Department.
• The results of the test must be returned directly to AHA from the official lab.
F. Classification of Genetic Abnormalities
The AHA currently recognizes the following physical abnormalities that have been confirmed by its genetic consultant to be genetic in origin under certain circumstances:
• CLASS I (LETHAL)
Snorter Dwarfism
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema)
Internal Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE)
Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD)
• CLASS II (NON-LETHAL)
Hypotrichosis
Dermoid
Alopecia/Dyserythropoiesis
Color Dilutor
Delayed Blindness
G. Description of Defects
• CLASS I (LETHAL)
Snorter Dwarfism
– Symptoms: Undersized, short-legged, short-bodied animal, usually potbellied with noisy breathing. Several different types include a broad-headed, bulging forehead and a long- and mature-headed kind. X-ray of 10-day-old dwarfs may show abnormal lumbar vertebrae. Most cases are simple autosomal recessive; some forms are incomplete dominance.
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Confirmation: Pathologic exam
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema)
– Symptoms: Calves will be of normal size at birth. May not be able to get up or lift head. A sudden touch or loud noise may cause a vigorous extension of the legs and neck. Contraction (muscle spasms) may last one or two minutes and can be made to reappear. Simple autosomal recessive.
– Confirmation: Histopath of nervous tissue or biochemical test
Internal Hydrocephalus (water head)
– Symptoms: Excess fluid is present in the brain which may result in a bulging forehead. Calves are usually born dead or die shortly after birth. Some cases may be environmental. Needs careful diagnosis. Simple autosomal recessive.
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Confirmation: Gross pathologic exam
Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE)
– Symptoms: Age of onset (occurrence of the first seizure) can be variable, ranging from birth to several months of age. Occurrence and persistence of seizures may be influenced by environmental stressors such as temperature extremes (e.g., extreme cold during calving) or increased physical activity (e.g., processing at vaccination or weaning). Upon initial onset of seizure episodes, individuals will typically lie on their side with all limbs extended in a rigid state. Manual flexing of the limbs is possible, but return to the extended position occurs after release. Seizure episodes may last from several minutes to more than an hour. Autosomal recessive.
– No anatomic abnormalities or histologic lesions detected.
– Confirmation: AHA approved expert Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD)
– Symptoms: The anatomic features overlap with a variety of other facial defects and can include cleft palate, brachygnathia (short jaw) and camplygnathia (crooked jaw or face). These are variably present in affected calves and are sometimes dramatic. The unique and consistent hallmarks of the condition include unusual bilateral skin tags just behind the corner of the mouth. These tags are attached to an unusual bone formation. There may be additional skin tags near and/or below the ears. A ridge of Meckel’s cartilage, a structure usually present only during embryonic development, is retained in these calves and
attaches to the skin tag. This cartilage is encased in bone as it is followed from the skin tag toward the base of the ear. This bone attaches specifically to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone (just above the articulation of the jaw). The calves’ ears are sometimes slightly small and floppy. Muscles of the jaw are underdeveloped, and calves may have an elongate oral opening appearing as an exaggerated smile. The nursing reflex is present, but nursing is not vigorous. Calves with the additional cleft palate, severely shortened or crooked jaws are debilitated in ability to nurse. Calves with the defect are live born but are not able to thrive.
• CLASS II (NON-LETHAL)
Hypotrichosis (hairlessness)
– Symptoms: Partial to almost complete lack of hair. Affected calves are often born with very short, fine, kinky hair that may fall out, leaving bare spots or areas particularly susceptible to rubbing. The condition may vary in expression as the animal matures and is usually less noticeable in older animals. The haircoat color will sometimes appear “frosted” or “silverish.” Tail switch may be underdeveloped. Simple autosomal recessive.
– Symptoms: Skin-like masses of tissue occur on the eye or eyelid. Animals may become partially or completely blind. Polygenic inheritance.
– Confirmation: Clinical diagnosis with photos or biopsy Alopecia/Anemia, Dyserythropoiesis
– Symptoms: Short, curly hair, hair loss on neck and shoulder. Progressive generalized hair loss. White areas appear dirty and calves are anemic.
– Confirmation: Blood test for anemia plus skin biopsy Color Dilutor
– Symptoms: Carrier Hereford bulls or females when mated to black cattle can produce offspring with a haircoat that is gray, smokey or chocolate color.
– Confirmation: Clinical diagnosis with photos Delayed Blindness
– Symptoms: Initial clinical signs may include the animal having difficulty navigating their surroundings, bumping into stationary objects, and slowly navigating unfamiliar terrain. These cattle will also lack a menace response (reaction to something being moved toward the eye). Delayed Blindness is caused by retinal degeneration within the eye. Cattle affected by Delayed Blindness are not born blind but vision loss is noticeable near or just after one year of age.
– Confirmation: A detailed ophthalmologic evaluation of the retina in the back of the eye.
H. Lethal vs. Non-Lethal
A lethal genetic abnormality is a genetic abnormality which usually results in death of the animal or production of the animal is significantly impaired causing major economic loss. Non-lethal abnormalities do not cause death, nor do they significantly affect production or commercial profitability. Nonlethals may, however, cause economic loss to seedstock producers.
I. Breeding to Avoid Abnormalities
Breeders that may have a problem with a simple recessive abnormality can make use of available DNA-based diagnostic tests or implement mating systems designed to reduce the frequency of the abnormal gene in their herds and the breed. Where a DNA-based test is available, breeders can directly test animals for the presence of a specific mutation causing the disease. Animals confirmed to be carriers should be used cautiously, and serious consideration should be given to their removal from the seedstock breeding herd. However, breeders should guard against carelessly throwing away good genetics because a sire or dam is a carrier unless that animal’s good characteristics remain available in the breed from another source. In the absence of a DNA-based test, mating systems should rely on the use of bulls known not to have produced affected calves. Sons of carrier animals can be used if they have been tested free of the abnormality through a series of special test matings. Mating a bull to seven affected females, 17 carrier cows or 35 of his own daughters with no abnormal offspring provides three ways to test for the presence of a recessive gene. With specific regard to non-lethal abnormalities, each breeder must assess the potential economic impact the abnormality may have on his operation.
J. Predicted Outcome of Certain Matings Using Hypotrichosis as an Example
Hypotrichosis (non-lethal) results from homozygosity of a simple autosomal recessive gene. This means that both parents must possess the hypotrichosis gene in order to produce an affected calf. Approximately 25% of the calves resulting from the mating of two carrier animals will be affected, while 50% will be normal appearing but carriers of hypotrichosis, and the remaining 25% will be normal and non-carriers. Possible matings and the predicted outcomes are shown in the table below:
1hh-affected with hypotrichosis; Hh-carrier; HH-normal
AHA DNA Testing Terms and Conditions
These DNA Testing Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) shall apply to all DNA samples submitted for DNA testing via an AHA Sample Submission Form (each a “Sample”). By submitting a Sample for testing, the Member agrees that these T&Cs apply to the Sample, all testing and other uses of the Sample, all results of the testing, and all publications or other uses of the results and related data and information.
Ownership and Use
Upon submission of the Sample, the Sample shall become the sole and exclusive property of AHA, and Member shall be deemed to have assigned all right, title and interest in and to the Sample to AHA. AHA may use the Sample and provide the Sample, or any portion of the Sample, to others for any purpose that promotes the interests of the Hereford breed as determined by AHA. Such uses
may include parentage verifications, genetic abnormality testing, and breed improvement testing and research, but AHA agrees to refrain from using or allowing others to use any portion of the Sample for cloning or gene editing an animal. The AHA designated testing lab shall provide the test results and all data and information obtained in relation to the testing (including genotypic data, phenotypic data and performance values) to AHA. AHA shall have the right in its sole discretion to use and publish all such results, data and information for any purpose that promotes the Hereford breed, and to provide the same to others for such purposes. Without limiting the foregoing, it is understood that the test results may be published by AHA, including, without limitation, on the record of the animal and any progeny of the animal.
While the Sample including the DNA contained within the Sample, as well as all of the results, data and information obtained from, or developed in relation to, the testing, shall be owned by AHA, it should be understood that AHA is not claiming or acquiring exclusive ownership or intellectual property rights in the DNA of the animal, only of the Sample that is being submitted for testing. If a Member desires to have access to the DNA of the animal for additional or future testing or to acquire genetic data or information relating to the animal to maintain in its own records, AHA suggests that the Member take a sample of the animal’s DNA and retain it for subsequent testing as desired by the Member.
Sharing of Data
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, AHA will share the ISAG/ICAR reduced panel of parentage markers of any animal through a request submitted to the AHA by any World Hereford Council member, another breed association 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.
AHA shall have no obligation to provide to anyone the full genome or other data or information that may be developed by or on behalf of AHA in relation to any animal.
Storage
The designated testing lab of AHA intends to retain the Sample for purposes of conducting the testing requested by the Member in the Sample Submission Form. Once the requested testing is completed, AHA may have remaining portions of the Sample stored for subsequent testing or use, but has no obligation or responsibility to do so and has no obligation or responsibility to make such portions available to the Member for subsequent testing or use. Beginning January 1, 2026, it is anticipated that all Samples submitted to the designated testing lab on or before Dec. 31, 2024 will be subject to disposition. For any Samples submitted on or after Jan. 1, 2025, it is anticipated that the designated testing lab, in agreement with AHA, will use the submitted Sample for the purpose of conducting the testing requested by the Member. After the requested testing is completed, AHA, in agreement with the designated testing lab, will store any remaining Sample for a period of one year. After one year, the remaining Sample will be subject to disposition. There is no guarantee by AHA or the designated testing lab that there will be any additional or viable DNA available from the submitted Sample for such limited storage. It is understood that, while AHA’s agreement with the designated testing lab requires the testing lab to store the remaining Sample for a period of one year, AHA has no obligation or responsibility to do so or to make such remaining Sample available to the Member for subsequent testing or use. For this reason, it should be understood that a new Sample may need to be submitted each time additional or new testing is requested or required for an animal.
Testing Lab
The Sample should be sent to the testing lab that is designated on the Sample Submission Form. AHA has entered into an agreement with the testing lab to provide the testing services. While AHA has secured the testing services of the testing lab in an effort to ensure uniformity in testing, it should be understood that the testing lab is a third party laboratory and that AHA does not control the quality or performance of any of the services provided by the testing lab.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
AHA makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the suitability, usefulness, reliability, completeness, availability, timeliness or accuracy of the tests, the test results, and/or any other information, data, products or services provided in conjunction with the testing or in relation to the sample. All such tests, test results, and other information, data, products and services are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. AHA hereby disclaims all warranties, representations, and conditions of any kind with regard to the tests, the test results, and/or any other information, data, products or services provided in conjunction with the testing or in relation to the sample, either express or implied, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
In no event shall AHA be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential or any other damages, losses, claims, injuries, or liabilities whatsoever including, without limitation, damages for loss of the Sample, data or profits, loss of anticipated or expected revenue, or business interruption arising out of or in any way connected with the tests, the test results, or other information, data, products or services provided with the testing of the Sample or the use or publication of the same, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, even if AHA has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
The sole and exclusive remedy for any defect, failure or error in relation to the Sample itself or the testing of the Sample shall be a refund to the Member of the testing fee and/or re-testing.
Miscellaneous
These T&Cs constitute the entire agreement between the Member and AHA with respect to the Sample, all testing and other uses of the Sample, all results of the testing, and all publications or other uses of the results and related data and information. This agreement shall be construed, enforced, and performed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without reference to the principles of conflicts of laws. If any provision of this agreement is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, whether in its entirety or in any portion, then such part shall be deemed amended, if possible, or deleted, as the case may be, from the agreement in order to render the remainder of the agreement and any provision thereof both valid and enforceable. With respect to any particular Sample, these T&Cs may not be altered, amended, modified, or rescinded, orally or by any other document, except by a writing signed by authorized representatives of each of the Member and AHA.
Amping up our already powerful bull battery.
CL 1 DOMINO 097H [CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF]
CL 1 DOMINO2230K [CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF]
CL 1 DOMINETTE 039H [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
CL 1 DOMINO 423M [DLF, HYF,IEF,MSUDF] 44554303
CL 1 DOMINO 0186H [CHB,DLF,HYF,MSUDF,MDF]
CL 1 DOMINETTE 283K 1ET [DLF, HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
CL 1 DOMINETTE 5198C 1ET [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
CL 1 DOMINO 0186H [CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF]
CL 1 DOMINO 2126K 1ET [CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF]
CL 1 DOMINETTE 5198C 1ET [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
CL 1 DOMINO 4103M [DLF, HYF,IEF,MSUDF] 44554155
CL 1 DOMINO 8138F 1ET [CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF]
CL 1 DOMINETTE 0116H [DLF, HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
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CL 1 DOMINETTE 630D 1ET [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
CL 1 DOMINO 0186H [CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF]
CL 1 DOMINO 267K 1ET [CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF]
CL 1 DOMINETTE 719E 1ET [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
CHURCHILL DOMINO 4212M ET [DLF, HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF] 44561622
H THE PROFIT 8426 ET [CHB,DLF,HYF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF]
H BL FIRST LADY 1101 ET [DLF, HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF]
H AC MARIANNE 231 ET [DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF]
EFBEEF RESOLUTE CEO [SOD,CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF]
H WMS THOMAS COUNTY 1443 ET [CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF]
H MS EXCEL 7945 ET [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF]
CHURCHILL JR THOMAS 4253M ET [DLF, HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF] 44616165
Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET Owned with Copeland and Sons Herefords LLC & GKB Cattle. Semen Available: $50/straw, 5 straw min.; $100/certificate
Lauren, Clay and RaeLynn Green
Good vibrations.
TRAIT LEADER
Stardance continues to shake things up, and breeders are still talking about his undeniable influence at the 2025 Stuber Sale. The top selling bull, out of one of his first-calf heifers sold for $26,000. Stardance sired the top selling heifer bringing $25,000, and a bull sired by a Stardance son sold for $25,000. His genetics are blasting the industry, sending shock waves across
the country. Nationwide, 32 herds have registered calves sired by him and 133 head have been scanned.
As the source of “Stardance Fever,” we are proud to watch his explosive impact spread. He’s hot, and you’ll want catch what he has, because we expect his legacy to reverberate for generations!
Down the road…
We are already gearing up for our March 7, 2026 Production Sale which will feature calves by Pinpoint and Stardance daughters. They all look good. We think you will be impressed!
One of Pinpoint's calves at Robyn Mrnak’s in Bowman, ND.
O H Triangle'sWalking Herd Sires
BR LONG RANGE 9218 [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP]
#4410610611/23/2019
OHT 782 CONCHO KING 145 [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF]
#4429335410/22/2021
OH 9218 MIGHTY RANGE 245 [DBP]
#4438755609/07/2022
DHR STARDANCE 672 DOMINO 381 [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
#4455710409/19/2023
OHT 782 SENSATION 814F [DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF]
#4388443002/25/2018
Get ready for the genetics out of these brutes to show itself in our herd for many years to come. Don't miss out on an opportunity to put some O H Triangle powder into your herd. We pride ourselves on low birthweight, fast growing, easy keeping fertille cattle that will hold up well anywhere they go!
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Making Herefords Better Since 1938
CHURCHILL Advance 248K
∫ Calved:
4021B {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 44128721 HH MISS ADVANCE 6317D {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} HH ADVANCE 3297A ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} HH MISS ADVANCE 4287B ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
CHURCHILL LADY 220Z {DLF,HYF,IEF} CHURCHILL LADY 7202T ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43281892 CHURCHILL LADY 811U {DLF,HYF,IEF} CL 1 DOMINO 648S {SOD}{DLF,IEF} CHURCHILL LADY 693S
Churchill Advance 248K is a total performance bull. He has put his stamp on his
HH ADVANCE 8392F ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} HH ADVANCE 5345C {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
CL 1 DOMINO 1176J 1ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} HH MISS ADVANCE 2022Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} 44261265
Red Domino 3288 was bred by Cooper and purchased from Churchill, Hoffman
JC L1 Star Domino M8086 206K
{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
44447490 ∫ Calved: 9/12/22 ∫ Tattoo: BE 206K
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JC Star Domino M8086 206K has the best combination of phenotype and EPD profile that we have ever produced. Top 20% on 10 traits. Top 1% CHB and marbling. He is a performance bull that can be used on heifers. His first calf crop looks promising here and he will have calves born this year at Olsen’s in the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP).
: CL 1 Domino 0186H, CL 1 Domino 267K, HH Advance 3137L, Birdwell Redbird 7098 0558ET For current private treaty listings visit us on Facebook or our website.
P&R Advancer L 234K was the top selling bull in the P&R 2023 sale, purchased by Webb Farms of Canton, OK. 234K has P&R’s “range cattle efficiency” bred in providing the maternal advantage you can’t find anywhere else in any other breed, line bred to maternal giants (GK Genetic Explosion — 13 times; CL 1 Domino 5110R — 2 times; and Churchill Sensation 028X) that have led the Hereford breed for decades and will continue to lead far into the future!
What is the real benefit of using P&R bred Hereford bulls?
Congratulations to Brandon Webb and his two sons, Clayton Webb and Wade Webb, for their top selling consignment to the Fairview Livestock Commission Company this past May, a powerful set of top steers sired by P&R & Graft-Britton bulls!
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10 t h ANNUAL P&R PRODUCTION SALE
MONDAY, NOV. 3, 2025
TRAIL, OKLAHOMA With guest consignor Graft-Britton Ranch of Leedey, Oklahoma
Stepping into Sustainability
Dollars and Sense
Funding opportunities for beef producers.
Previous Stepping into Sustainability columns explore why beef producers of all sizes and backgrounds should learn more about sustainability. We’ve covered carbon, certifications, standards, definitions and more. In April, we touched on specific reasons producers should be interested in sustainability programs, including:
Market access and consumer demand – More consumers are looking for sustainably-raised meat and dairy, and retailers are responding by requiring or requesting sustainability certifications from their suppliers. This can help with market access and brand differentiation.
Regulatory preparedness and risk reduction – Using standards can align your operation with existing and potential future regulations and reduce legal risks or help avoid environmentally-related penalties.
Operational efficiency and cost savings – One of the most important benefits of putting your operation through a standard qualifications program can be the efficiencies you immediately see, such as optimizing water usage, reducing feed costs and minimizing waste. Over time, these improvements lower operational expenses and enhance overall farm profitability.
Industry reputation and long-term viability – Livestock producers who adopt sustainability standards contribute to a positive public perception of the industry. It’s really a form of telling our story and then having a third party back up the facts. We know that demonstrating commitment to sustainability builds trust with stakeholders and endcustomers.
Sustainability project funding
Now it makes sense to talk about the dollars and cents available to producers through grants and other funding mechanisms, which support various activities from fencing to more sustainable production practices.
As a producer and former grant writer, I believe these are four key programs to consider.
USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Program – This initiative funds projects that help farmers and ranchers implement what the USDA defines as ‘climate-smart practices.’ These can be programs such as carbon sequestration through cropping and methane reduction activities in beef.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – Administered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), EQIP provides funding for conservation practices, including cover cropping, manure management and rotational grazing. Many producers are already familiar with EQIP, but it pays to revisit this program if it has been a while since you used it.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) – REAP offers grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy and efficiency improvements, including anaerobic digesters for methane capture and many kinds of other upgrades around the farm that can improve efficiency. This one really deserves a look if you’re considering any updates.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) – CSP rewards producers who adopt advanced conservation practices, such as regenerative agriculture and precision carbon farming. This one can be a little trickier to fit, compared with REAP, but if you’re looking at changing up your grazing systems or crop rotation, check this first.
As you consider these and other programs, keep in mind their pros and cons.
Grants and incentives provide financial support and help offset costs for sustainability practices. They can also enable participating in new markets, such as selling carbon credits to create new revenue streams.
On the other side of the ledger, some programs require significant documentation, ongoing monitoring and strict compliance measures. Even if producers are willing to accept these added responsibilities, they may not qualify for a particular program, as there is a litany of eligibility restrictions. Be aware that enrollment periods vary and may not be open. Funding is competitive and varies, typically based upon your state.
If you’re interested, start with your home state’s various USDA offices, including Rural Development and NRCS. The key is to research the right fit, apply early and align funding with long-term operational goals.
Let’s continue the conversation.
Sarah Beth Aubrey is an entrepreneur and founder of Aubrey Coaching and Training (ACT). She can be reached at sarah@sarahbethaubrey.com.
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Established 1972
• CH PREMIER 233 ET has done nothing but impress from day one. We had his first calf crop on the ground with much success. This spring calf crop will be substantially larger with breeders across the country using him. We have semen stored up and ready to go to work! Be ahead of the curve on this sire you won’t regret it!
• Semen: $50/Straw; $50/Certificate
• WINCHESTER was the undefeated four-time national champion that excels in so many ways. We had our first calf crop last spring and loved the calves. It was also his first calf crop this past fall, and we were very successful in the show ring as well as the other owners. He may be now deceased, but he is the perfect complement to a lot of the mainstream sires out there today.
Trey Befort, American Hereford Association (AHA) director of commercial programs, and his wife, Sara, are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Rhett Douglas Befort, born on March 1, 2025. Rhett’s big sister, Lyla, is excited to welcome her new little brother.
Nick Comer and Maddee Moore-Comer of La Grande, Ore., welcomed daughter Mae Leah Comer on April 8. She weighed 6 pounds 17 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Mae’s mom, Maddee, grew up in the Hereford breed, and her parents currently run Hereford and baldy cows.
Tom and Laura Kouba, AHA education and information services coordinator and records supervisor, from Lee’s Summit, Mo., welcomed son, Stetson James Kouba Born May 16, he weighed 7 pounds 6.5 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.
In Passing
Rosalee Perkins, 95, of Harrisonville, Mo., passed March 18. She was born on Nov. 26, 1929, in Paris, Kan., the daughter of the late Clarence and Rilla (McDowell) Daniel.
Rosalee graduated from Manuel High School in Kansas City, class of 1946. She married neighbor Leonard Perkins, who had served in the Army for 13 years, on Nov. 29, 1947, in Kansas City. They lived on Charlotte Street near numerous other family members, later moving to Lee’s
Summit, Mo., in 1967 to raise their two sons, John and Dennis.
She worked at the Phillips 66 Co., then the AHA until her retirement. In her spare time Rosalee was both of her sons’ Cub Scout leader. For decades, Rosalee organized her family for weekend camping trips with many other family members at Pomme de Terre Lake. When Rosalee found time to relax, she enjoyed knitting blankets; John still has a blue one his mom made. Rosalee’s sister-in-law, Fern, taught her how to play Pokeno, which she enjoyed even in her 90s at her retirement complex with other residents. Rosalee continued her lifelong love of reading for as long as she was able.
In memory of her grandson, Dalton, Rosalee raised money and participated in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night Walk fundraiser. Rosalee, along with other family members and friends, walked together in a group known as The Dalton Gang.
Rosalee lived a life full of love, kindness and devotion to her family. She will be remembered for her warmth, generosity and the joy she brought to everyone around her. Rosalee was a beloved wife, loving mother and devoted grandmother.
Rosalee was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Ray Perkins; her grandson, Dalton Perkins; her husband, Leonard John Perkins; her brothers, Charles W. Daniel and Raymond L. Daniel; and her sister, Mary Ellen Torrey. She is survived by her son, John J. Perkins; grandsons William (Lisa) Perkins and Jeffrey Perkins; greatgrandsons, Drake and Finley; and her sister, Lois Eileen Baston.
Sylvia B. Ramos, 81, Laredo, Texas, passed April 12.
Sylvia’s professional journey was marked by her unwavering dedication and
commitment as an office manager at the Ramos Law Firm, where her organizational prowess and heartfelt compassion touched the lives of many. Colleagues and clients alike witnessed her innate ability to create a welcoming environment, making every interaction meaningful.
Beyond her professional life, Sylvia was a lover of the great outdoors. An avid horse rider, she spent countless hours galloping through sun-drenched trails, reveling in the freedom of nature and attending cattle sales. Her passion for animals reflected her kind spirit, nurturing her beloved cats and embracing every opportunity to connect with the creatures that shared her life.
Fredericksburg, Texas, held a special place in Sylvia’s heart as one of her favorite spots for antique shopping, where she collected treasures that spoke to her soul. Her love for travel took her on countless adventures, enriching her life with experiences that she cherished deeply.
Sylvia leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a profound appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. She will be remembered not only for her warm smile and generous spirit but also for the way she embraced each moment with joy and gratitude.
As we say our goodbyes, let us carry forward Sylvia’s spirit of adventure, her love for the outdoors, and her unwavering compassion. May we find peace in the trails she walked and the memories she created, forever holding her in our hearts.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo and Maria Barrera.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband and longtime Hereford breeder, Donato D. Ramos; children, Leslie DeSpain (Joe Bob) Powell and Marshall Thomas DeSpain; stepchildren, Judith Marie Jordan, Donato D. Ramos Jr. and Alfredo Raul Ramos; grandchildren, Sophia Jordan, Russell David Jordan and Anna Jordan; siblings, Alfredo (Barbara) Barrera, Benjamin (Cate) Barrera, Patty (John)
Rhett Douglas Befort
Mae Leah Comer
Stetson James Kouba
Rosalee Perkins
Sylvia Ramos
Reiback, Diana (Michael) Ugarte and Francine (Javier) Gutierrez; as well as other relatives and friends.
Delores Dean Davidson, 88, Senoia, Ga., passed April 17. Delores was born on March 9, 1937, as the third girl of the late William Roy Dean Sr. and Myrtle Bradberry Dean of Atlanta, Ga. She would later be the big sister to her beloved brother Bill, the late William Roy Dean Jr., a decorated Vietnam veteran of whom she was so proud.
Delores grew up in Atlanta’s West End and graduated from Brown High School in 1956 where she was voted, “most unselfish,” during her senior year. Early on, she was active in Girl Scouts and later, basketball, volleyball and the Beta Club at Brown. Although they were not an item until ninth grade, Delores met her future husband, the late Edward William Davidson Jr., in kindergarten. Ed and Delores fell hard and fast, and they got married shortly after high school. With her high marks in school, Delores had dreams of pursuing college, but instead, she took a job as a stenographer for a law practice so Ed could pursue college. This arrangement did not last long as they soon were expecting their first of four children. Delores not only continued to manage the household but encouraged Ed to complete his education. Meanwhile, she turned her attention and personality to becoming an extraordinarily present, nurturing and supportive mother to her four children. She also continued to support Ed through the years in his various professional and business pursuits.
Outside her family, Delores was interested in people, always seeking out opportunities to understand, serve and help others, whether it was through her church, helping with a school function, taking a meal to someone struggling or grieving, or serving at various organizations, including the Stacy Smith Home for Special Needs Children, Rabun- Gap Nacoochee School and Camp Chattooga for Girls. It was later in life that Delores discovered one of her greatest joys — being a grandmother.
She was devoted to and took great delight in her 11 grandchildren and eventually 17 great-grandchildren. She was a model to all of kindness, grace and unconditional love.
Delores spent her later years with Ed on their cattle farm, 7 Oaks, south of Atlanta, where she continued to welcome family and friends, was active in several small country churches and enjoyed her love of animals and gardening. She continued to celebrate long-standing friendships and pursued her walk with God which had always been her source of strength and hope.
Delores is survived by her four children, Donald Lee Davidson, Atlanta; Douglas Craig (Caroline) Davidson Sr., Johns Creek, Ga.; Jan Davidson (Jay) Orzech, Duluth, Ga.; and Debra Davidson (Bill) Scott, Auburn, Ala.; her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
Delores is preceded in death by her parents; her older twin sisters, Mary Frances Dean Tucker and Martha Dean Hill; and her younger brother, William Roy Dean Jr.
Dr. Johnnie Robert
“Bob” Kropp, 78, a longtime resident of Stillwater, Okla., residing in Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed April 27.
Bob was born on March 3, 1947, in Plainview, Texas, to Paul and Beth Kropp. He was raised on Green Acres Farms, a large and diverse farming and livestock operation located near Lockney, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle. The Kropp family became well known for their remarkable success in the showring, winning multiple championships across several states and providing genetics for countless operations across the country.
One of Bob’s most distinguished accomplishments came when he exhibited the grand champion lamb at Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and El Paso — all in the same year — a feat never before achieved at the time. Showing and judging livestock was his lifelong passion, one that carried him from being named the Texas 4-H state judging high individual in 1964 to judging and coaching at Oklahoma State University for many years.
After graduating from Lockney High School in 1965, Bob earned his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree in animal nutrition from Oklahoma State University (OSU), studying under many industry legends on faculty. In 1972, he began a distinguished academic career at OSU, where he served for more than four decades as a professor and as head livestock judging team coach from 1972 to 1981 and 1992. Under his leadership, the team competed in 52 intercollegiate contests, earning 16 champion team titles, 39 topfive finishes, a reserve national championship in 1973 and national championships in 1979 and 1981 (the latter with coach Kim Brock). Dr. Kropp’s most enduring legacy was the profound impact he had on his students. Over the course of his teaching career, he taught more than 12,000 students and personally advised more than 1,500 undergraduates, shaping the lives and careers of multiple generations of agricultural professionals, ranchers and farmers.
A recognized authority in beef cattle production, Bob delivered more than 300 presentations across 25 states and internationally in Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil and the Bahamas. He also judged more than 700 livestock shows around the world. His talks addressed a wide range of topics, including beef production, breeding program design, skeletal structure, marketing and carcass merit. He served as a consultant to numerous registered and commercial cow-calf operations across the U.S. and abroad. His leadership extended to prominent roles within the industry. He served a six-year term on the national board of directors of the International Brangus Breeders of America. For more than 26 years, he was actively involved with the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA), where he chaired the breed advisory committee for 25 years, served on the national board of directors for a decade and held the position of national secretary and executive committee member. In recognition of his contributions, he was inducted into the TLBAA Hall of Fame in 2022.
Above all, Bob was a dedicated family man who led by example in
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every aspect of life. He was married to Susan Marie (Barr) for 53 years until her passing in 2021. Together, they raised one son, Paul David Kropp, who followed in his father’s footsteps by graduating from OSU and building a career in agriculture. Bob especially cherished attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, cheer competitions and school activities. Always present and supportive, he often provided advice and encouragement. He looked forward to each and every event.
Sports were a lifelong passion for Bob. He was an avid golfer, bowler, softball and basketball player, and a loyal fan of OSU athletics. A season ticket holder for more than 50 years, he proudly wore orange and loved cheering and critiquing his Cowboys. Known for his warm smile, engaging stories and welcoming spirit, Bob valued and nurtured the many friendships he built throughout his life.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; his parents, Paul and Beth Kropp; his brother, Jimmy Kropp; and his sister, Paulette Savage.
He is survived by his son, Paul (Missy) Kropp, Oologah, Okla.; his grandchildren, Carson and Kennedy Kropp; his brother-in-law, David Shawn Barr, Oklahoma City; and his significant other, Mariette Benage, Canal Winchester.
Bob will be remembered for his dedication to education, his contributions to the livestock industry, his passion for students and his enduring love for his family, friends and the OSU community.
William E. “Bill” Shain, 91, Scottsbluff, Neb., passed May 22.
Bill was born in Torrington, Wyo., to Everett and Ivalee (Shafer) Shain. He was welcomed home by his older sister, Louise. He attended school in Torrington and was an active member of Gleaners Union 4-H throughout his younger years. Following graduation, he attended Colorado A&M (Colorado State University) where he was a member of their livestock judging team. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
He returned to Torrington where he met and married Nancy MacGregor
on Jan. 14, 1956. Bill and Nancy welcomed three children, William (Bill), Cody and Drew. The family made their home on a ranch west of Torrington where Bill raised registered polled Herefords and engaged in farming activities.
Bill’s passion for livestock judging led to invitations to judge cattle shows across the U.S., Canada and Australia, including national and junior national shows. He served as a Board member of the American Polled Hereford Association.
Bill and Nancy were longtime members of the University of Wyoming Cowboy Joe club and season ticket holders for Wyoming Cowboy football.
Bill is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nancy; son, Bill (Shannon) Shain and their son Michael; daughter Cody (Dennis) Reffalt and their children Jessica Reffalt and Colter (Melissa) Reffalt; son, Drew (Sherry) Shain and their children Melissa Hardman, Nicole (Ryan) Rosfjord and Matt (Lynsee) Planting; along with his greatgrandchildren: Zoleigh Reffalt, Brianna Herrera, Haven Herrera, Casen Reffalt, Haizlee Reffalt, Jaycek Belknap, Adrienne Rosfjord, Will Rosfjord, Mya Hardman, Josh Hardman, Wyatt Planting, Jaycee Planting and Brynlee Planting; niece, Linda Sudduth; and nephew, Derek Payne.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Louise; great grandchildren, Corbin James Reffalt and Macy Kate Hardman; son-inlaw, Dennis Reffalt; and nephew, Ronnie Payne.
Kenneth Keith “Kenny” Bowling, 84, Shell Knob, Mo., passed May 28.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, on Aug. 3, 1940, to Kenneth and Madeline Bowling, Kenny was the youngest of three children. His older sisters, Sandra Bishop and Beverly Weddle, suffered his teasing from the time he could walk.
At age 7, the family moved to a small farm in Napolean, Mo., where Kenny attended Ish School, a one-room school housing eight grades. As he approached
third grade after being alone in first and second, Kenny skipped third and went right to fourth grade.
In 1957, Kenny graduated from Odessa High School. While in school, he worked various jobs, bought a herd of sheep and a tractor, sold wool and did custom mowing. Graduating at age 17, he found himself at the carpenters union looking for work, at his cousin’s recommendation — a career was born.
In 1960, he married Carol Kreisel, and a year later their only child, Kevin, was born. Leading men was a trait that saw Kenny get promoted within his company several times and eventually led him and his brother-in-law, Buck Kreisel, to go into business themselves.
In 1976, Kenny moved his family to Stone County and started Ken Bowling Construction. In the last 49 years that company thrived enough to allow Kenny to achieve two of his lifelong dreams — own another John Deere tractor and raise Hereford cattle.
His many charities included Shriners Hospital for crippled children, the Elks and anyone needing a hand up.
He served as president of the chamber in 1981, presiding judge of Stone County from ’83 to ’87, and was also on the original board of the Ozark Marketing Council.
He leaves behind, Kevin (Kari) Bowling, Green Forest, Mo., grandchildren: Erica Blansit and her spouse, Benjamin Bendall, Kael Bowling and Spencer, and Emilee Blansit, along with grandchildren, Hazel, Lawson and Nova, as well as
Hereford Happenings
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Walker (l) and Lane Page (r) from Indiana picking their favorites at the Tennessee River Music Inc. production sale in Fort Payne, Ala.
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We retained ½ possession of 3144. He was the top selling bull in our 2025 production sale. 3144 is long-bodied, wide across his top, and boasts a big, square hip. In addition to his muscle expression and natural thickness, he is clean fronted, smooth shouldered, and moves like a cat. We look forward to seeing his first calves in 2026. Owned with Trent Martin, Beulah, ND.
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4179M is our pick from the Holden Herefords production sale. This 1045L son excels in his carcass numbers. 4179M is owned with Three Hills Ranch of Bernard, IA.
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306 is long bodied, soggy sided, and has red as they come. He is big footed and long striding. 306 was purchased from Three Hill Ranch.
1040H continues to be a strong member of our breeding program. He boasts a thick, muscular hindquarter and ample shape to his rib cage. He will have sons in our 2026 production sale.
Annual Production Sale • Feb. 11, 2026
We look forward to being a stop on the Montana Hereford Association state tour. Join us at the ranch on September 16, 2025.
He will have bull calves in our 2026 production sale.
1743L is our pick from the Stuber Ranch production sale. Phenotypically he is long bodied, short marked, deep ribbed, and athletic in his movement. Genotypically, he boasts 7 traits in the top 10%, among them are WW, YW, & M&G.
David and Paula Parker 129 Banks Rd. Bradyville, TN 37026 615-765-5359
615-765-7260 Fax
David cell 615-464-7008 dplp@dtccom.net www.dkmfarms.com
Jody Standley 919-291-4212
jodystandley@gmail.com
Kim Prestwood 828-320-7317
84 Austin Farm Lane Clayton, NC 27520
Adaptive grazing techniques enable our cattle to renew the soil and regenerate the land as they raise their calves and finish as steers on forage, without grain. DWF Beef is marketed direct to local customers, who appreciate the extra Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, CLA, and Omega 3 fatty acids that grass-finished beef supplies. DWF bulls sell mostly to commercial cattlemen who want soundness, longevity, calving ease, maternal ability, and ease of marbling on pasture. The economic results? 20 years of better farm profitability.
Bobby and Brenda Wells
439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd. Corbin, KY 40701
606-344-0417 cell wells_farm@yahoo.com
Kevin, Angela, Kenlea and Kyler Murray 606-682-8143 cell
Matthew Murphy
770-778-3367
3432 Red Bud Rd. N.E. Calhoun, GA 30701
Keene Murphy 770-355-2192
Danny Miller
4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd. Knifley, KY 42753 270-465-6984
jmsfarm@msn.com www.jmspolledherefords.com
FORREST POLLED HEREFORDS
101-103 N. Main St. Saluda, SC 29138
Earl B. Forrest 864-445-2387
864-445-7080 Office 864-445-3707 Fax
Brad Forrest 864-445-7633
Herd Certified and Accredited
Ben, Jane, Lincoln Clifford Noah and Shelby Wright 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E. Cynthiana, KY 41031
Ben 859-421-7902
Lincoln 859-954-0102
Clifford Hereford Farms
565 Candy Meadow Farm Rd. Lexington, TN 38351
Rob Helms 731-968-9977 rhelmscmf@netease.net
Randy or Steve Helms 731-968-2012
Heath Helms 731-614-3979 Fax 731-967-1445
328 Fowken Farm Rd. Jonesville, SC 29353
Norris Fowler 864-219-0182
nrfowler@brecwb.com
Rogers Fowler 864-426-3281
Greg Fowler 864-426-7337 Cell
Raising Herefords for the past 62 years fowkenfarm.com
half a century.
VICTOR DOMINO’s Proven and Time Tested Genetics
Now in our 49th year, JMS Polled Herefords continues our Line Breeding program exclusively with the Victor Domino Family of Polled Herefords established by the R.W. Jones, Jr. Family in Georgia starting in 1946. Our 200 head cow herd represents nearly 80 years of continuous Victor Domino breeding. We offer females private treaty every spring, and have bulls available nearly year-round. Our annual private treaty bull sale starts on October 1st each year. We will have for sale this fall.
New Members
The Hereford World welcomes new members who joined the American Hereford Association Feb. 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025.
ALABAMA
1227 Cattle Co.
Kip Childers, Hartselle
Amos Farms
Adam Amos, Boaz
Ron Bailey, Uriah
C&L Lewis
Chester Lewis, Citronelle
Evans Farm
Micheal Evans, Elkmont
G&C Farms
Griffin Farris, Clanton
McQueen Farms
Jonathan McQueen, Shelby
Porter Farms
Parker Porter, Jemison
Sandy Farms
Landyn Sellers, Cottondale
Michael Thomas, Jemison
Yellow Creek Farms
Richard King, Fort Payne
ALASKA
Twin View Farm
Sandra Shacklett, Wasilla
ARIZONA
Adams Show Cattle
Dallas Adams, Waddell
Solid Rock Cattle Inc.
Steven Casterton, Queen Creek
Woodruff 5 LLC
Charles Woodruff, Buckeye
ARKANSAS
Bar D Farm & Ranch LLC
Wayne Hull, Bentonville
DNA Farms
James & Amber Martin, Ozark
Double R
Gary Roper, Booneville
Double R
Ryan Roper, Mansfield
Hodges Cattle Co.
Jackie Hodges, Delaware
KS Herefords
Kyle Eckard, Hot Springs
Nunnally Cattle Co.
Grant Nunnally, Bentonville
Odom Family Farm
Joshua Odom, Greenbrier
43 Ranch
CALIFORNIA
Paul Aurignac, Templeton
Hens, Hooves & Honey Farms LLC
Jeff Millott, Ventura
Lowe Cattle Co.
Bill Lowe, Marysville
Wade & Sophie Hawkins LLC, Oakdale
COLORADO
Caviness Farms LLC
Tyson Caviness, Bayfield
Taylor Livestock
Travis & Lacey Taylor, Burlington
Y Not Ranch LLC
Jacob Hart, Clifton
CONNECTICUT
B&H Farm LLC
Bud Dore, Morris
Barberry Farm
William Carver, Brooklyn
East Willlow Farm
Thomas Satkowski, Columbia
Flat Hill Farm LLC
Barbara Manville, Southbury
FLORIDA
Five Js of Citra LLC
Joanne Brayton, Citra
Emily Keeling, Hillard
Kelker Farms
Harlod Kelker, Milton
Neaves Ranch
Tim & Michele Neaves, Dade City
Wiggins Farm
Morgan Wiggins, Plant City
GEORGIA
AHE
Michael Thomason, Barnesville
Big E Farms
Jennifer Elder, Watkinsville
Corley Farm
Scott Corley, Augusta
Deep South Ranch
Brooks Waldron, Douglas
Lovvorn Farm & Construction
Clay Lovvorn, Bremen
Powers Farm
James Powers, Carollton
Webb Farms
Mark Webb, Buchanan
IDAHO
Jayce Petersen, Springfield
ILLINOIS
Fleetwood Farms
Brooks & Kate Fleetwood, Bethalto
Kessler’s Farm
Maddie Kessler, Leaf River
Mullen Farms
Jerry & Melissa Mullen, Rankin
Williams Cattle
Garrett & Crystal Williams, West Brooklyn
INDIANA
Briarwood Cattle & Beef Co.
Sammi Hall, Nashville
Brock Farms
Patrick Brock, Greencastle
Jennings Cattle
Bobby Jennings, Greenfield
Lawrence Livestock
Samuel & Alexandra Lawrence, Hartford City
Gerard Muhlenkamp, Bryant
Heather O’Neal, Danville
Jacob Wires, Orleans
IOWA
Anderson Herefords
Gene Anderson, Wellsburg
Mike Bott, Williamsburg
Ryan & Heidi Bowlin, New Virginia
Ted & Rachelle Goehring, Bloomfield
Orchard View
Kim Nuss, Readlyn
J.J. Petersen, Shelby
Red Gate Highlands
Galen Allen, La Porte City
Riteway Ranch
Bob & Amanda Lauritson, Nora Springs
TNT Farms
Tyler Thomann, Ainsworth
KANSAS
Joesph Anderson, Atchinson
Matthew Blakesley, Ulysses
Rex Casner, Milton
Double B Herefords
Brian Balzer, Arkansas City
Gingerfield Farms
Katrina Gray, McLouth
Hart Farms LLC
Brandon Hart, Paola
Vinland Valley Minis
Kelsey Michels, Baldwin City
Wittman Cattle Co.
Doug Wittman, Garnett
KENTUCKY
7C Cattle Co. LLC
Justin Casada, Woodburn
Carpenter Ridge Ranch
Deborah Carpenter, Owingsville
Scott Denham, Junction City
Joseph Dilley, Melbourne
Rick Evans, Corbin
McFadden Farms
Daniel McFadden, Waddy
Prairie Hill Farm
Chris & Chelsea Sapp, Campbellsville
Simpson Creek Farms
Martin Williams, Bloomfield
Solid Rock Farms
David Warren, Somerset
Michael West, Owensboro
LOUISIANA
41 Farms
Eric Turner, Downsville
5W Ranch
Megan Whotte, DeQuincy
Joshua Bankston, Greenwell Springs
Lynn Boyd, Leesville
Double E & S Farms
Hunter DeVille, Iota
Sidney Faust, Sunset
JRC Farms
Jason Cain, Plaquemine
Lance Stockman, Sarepta
Sweet Beef
Monte Rosinski, Scott
TKD Farms
Thad Pennington, Centerpoint
Lance Vidrine, Ville Platte
MARYLAND
Good Hope Farmstead
Jennifer Kreitzer, Woodsboro
MICHIGAN
Alder Creek Ranch
Art Jones, Laingsburg
Aiden Boehmer, Battle Creek
Matt Boehmer, Battle Creek
Brown Eggs & Lamb
Chad Brown, Millington
Matthew & Rhonda Buter, Fremont
Dans Ranch
Daniel Voiland, Kenockee
Ferguson Polled Herefords LLC
Kenneth Ferguson, Kingston
Andrea Hill, Albion
MacArthur Cattle Co.
Cade MacArthur, Lachine
Storeyland Acres
Doug Storey, Blandard
Story Creek Farms
Lyndsy Bock, Coleman
Yonkmans Farm LLC
Racheal Yonkman, Imlay City
MINNESOTA
3-D Family Farm
Thomas Dodd, Dexter
Axness Hereford
Joseph Axness, Rothsay
Louis DeVos, Lynd
DeVos Farms
Derek DeVos, Lynd
Richard & Janette Dohlman, Le Roy
Flohrs Cattle Co.
Kent Flohrs, Trimont
Harmony Acres Farm
Marie Bauer, Faribault
Brian Mast, Brook Park
Two Rivers Farm
Lee & Gerrie Komis, Avon
MISSISSIPPI
Bailey Farms
Sutter Bailey, Terry
Center Ridge Cattle
Corey Maddox, Kosciusko
Clayton & Maggie Woolley Jr., Brookhaven
MISSOURI
5776 Ranch LLC
Kenneth Hilbish, Pineville
Circle 5 Cow School
Micah Bristow, Marble Hill
Micah Cross, Louisburg
D&M Kranawetter Farms
Makayla Braeuner, Frohna
GK Cattle
Garrett Krtek, Bolivar
J&G Deevers Farms
James Deevers, Cape Girardeau
Kirchhoff Farms
Matthew Kirchhoff, Cape Girardeau
KT Livestock Co.
Tom Armstrong, Rolla
M6 Farms
Brandon & Kayla Miller, Curryville
Kyle & Lee Mabury, Patterson
Mormon Fork Ranch
Dan Lacy, Drexel
Nowlin Family Farms
Kim Nowlin, Hallsville
Trent Silver, Foristell
The Gunsmoke 222
Reny Reis Jr., Liberty
Triple S Farms
Greg Schad, Barnett
Troutman Farms
John Troutman, Hallsville
MONTANA
Elliott Land & Livestock
Cassandra Simkunas, Lame Deer
Four Diamond Livestock LLC
Colby & Brie Atchison, Manhattan
Lazy BK Ranch LLC
Sean Gagnon, Stevensville
NEBRASKA
Camkat LLC
Lyle Kinley Jr., Omaha
Diamond P Cattle
Josh & Railen Peterson, Franklin
Dee Hannaford, Hemingford
Kevin & Angie Bolin Hobby Farm
Kevin Bolin, Eagle
Rising F Herefords
Riley Frye, Whitman
Rising F Herefords
Wes & Amy Frye, Whitman
NEVADA
April Kelley, Winnemucca
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Clement Brook Farm
George Clermont, Shelburne
NEW MEXICO
DW Herefords
Rio DeWitt, Golden
Largent Ranch
Colt Vernon, Glenrio
Moya Ranch
Jonas Moya, Albuquerque
NEW YORK
Bapton Farms Livestock
Ken & Pat Worden, Ouaquaga
Overlook Hereford Farm
Benjamin Reiling, Afton
Angel Rose, Bainbridge
Speedy Brook Farm
Joshua Trombly, Mooers
NORTH CAROLINA
Carter Farms
Matthew Carter, Liddell
Carter Farms
Joey Carter, Beulaville
Fort Run Ranch
Bert Bright, Snow Hill
Freeman Fields
Paul Freeman, Marion
Jones Farms
Daniel Jones, Oxford
Teena Koury, Burlington
Mathis Livestock
Joel Mathis, North Wilkesboro
Round 2 Cattle Co.
Joshua Gayheart, Cameron
Running B Ranch
Jerrica Bailey, Mooresboro
The Dented Can
Debra Jackson, Murphy
Thompson Family Farm
Joshua Thompsom, Denton
NORTH DAKOTA
Dwight & Tim Berger, Stanton
Bailey Heinrich, Almont
Margaret Schmitke, Bottineau
OHIO
BT Farms
Blake Cross, Jackson
CFK Farms
David Ciolek, Cardington
Cordrey Minature Herefords
Joe Cordrey, Shelby
Joshua Dilley, Youngstown
Elegance Show Cattle
Robert Carpenter, New Concord
Grow Joy Ranch LLC
Jennifer Kilgore, East Canton
Hickory Meadow Farm
Jake Miller, Orrville
Provost Family Cattle Farm
Lori Soehnlen, Navarra
Russell Farms Cattle Co.
Chad & Greyson Russell, Burton
Shiltown Farms
Jason Young, Berlin Center
Shumaker Farms
Ethan Shumaker, Greenville
Waldren Farms
Jeremy Waldren, Logan
OKLAHOMA
2 J’s Investing
John & Jupiter Wagoner, Claremore
4 Ton Farm
Greg Edwards, Coweta
4MK Land & Livestock
Mike Adams, Okemah
A2T Ranch
Sean Anderson, Perry
C3 Ranch
Ted Bowser, Nowata
Cicle Farm
Andrew Cicle, Perkins
Ed & Sandy Davis, Coweta
Diamond B Ranches
Winston Beavert, Allen
Ford Herefords
Steve Ford, Ardmore
Hammbone Ranch
James Hamm, Stilwell
Hankey Farms & Cattle
Lindsey Callison, Amorita
Darrell Hudson, Wynnewood
Johns Farms
Tabor Johns, Hennessey
Dennis & Ann Kelly, Ponca City
Ledgerwood Farms
Kelsey Ledgerwood, Bristow
Martinez Ranch
Francisco Martinez, Lindsay
Red Dirt Mini Herefords
Kayla Garrett, Crescent
Rockin’ 6 Cattle Co.
Trent Daniel, Marietta
Shropshire Farm
Betsy Ross-Shropshire, Indianola
OREGON
Ryan Craig, Dexter
Mike McQuade, Central Point
Sun Mountain Ranch
Mathew Woolet, Elmira
PENNSYLVANIA
3L Farms LLC
Kevin Perrin, Everett
Fahlen Farms
Alfred Fahlen III, Albion
Heavenly Acres
Scott Pettit, Holbrook
J H Quarter Horses LLC
Gerald High, Myrestown
MacCauley Farms
Chris & Justene MacCauley, Atglen
R & A Acres
Lori Buterbaugh, Warfordsburg
Dorothy Testa, Latrobe
SOUTH DAKOTA
Assmus Hereford Ranch
Eric Assmus, Plankinton
Carmichael Herefords
Brice Carmichael, Meadow
DeMent Farms
Devin DeMent, Humboldt
Hatheway Ranch
Chris Hatheway, Ft. Pierre
Dana Jorgenson, Highmore
Kahler Ranch
Kate Kahler, Burke
Skyler Kuil, Winner
TENNESSEE
AW Ranch
Ricky Wood, Wilderville
Davis Farms
Samuel Davis, Bell Buckle
Rector Farm
Jimmy Rector, Limestone
Six Oaks Cattle Co.
Andrew Price, Rogersville
Zach Day Cattle
Zach Day, Pikeville
TEXAS
-7 Ranches
Allen & Mary Rogers, Pleasanton
4P Cattle Co.
Chandra Pierce, Pickton
79 Cattle Co
Taylor Tate, Jourdanton
Ain’t Right Ranch
Brandon Perryman, Alvin
Anderson Land & Cattle
Seth Anderson, Fairfield
Bar TR Ranch
Todd & Teresa Rehm, Santa Fe
Bland Project Management LLC
Jennifer Bland, Evant
Cheryl Bridges, Quinlan
James Bullard, Edgewood
C8 Cattle Co.
Refugio & Stacy Nunez, Inez
Cage’s Farm & Ranch
Alan Cage, Calvert
Chaddrick Farms LLC
Jeremy Chaddrick, Buna
Whitley Cheatham, Devine
Circle Creek Ranch
Yvette Craver, Lenard
Copeland Hay & Cattle LLC
Cody Copeland, Morgan Mill
Double K Ranch
Kyle Kelsoe, Avery
Double M Bar Cattle
Jaron Majors, Deleon
DRD Serenity Farm
Renee Davis, Valley Mills
Drykreek Ranch
David Warrick, Chilton
Farris Ranch
Christopher Farris, Bynum
Gholson Creek Ranch
Jerry Parsons, Marble Falls
Casey Grammier, Beaumont
Bradan Harris, Snook
Held’s Homestead
Laura Held, Marshall
Alison Hess, Smithville
Amber Hunter, Liberty Hill
Hyde - S Ranch
Charles Hyde, Mabank
Joe Kendrick, Shallowater
King Ranch, Canadian
Liberty Farm
Brian Wallis, Irving
Lochhart Farms
Mike & Betsy Lockhart, Groesbeck
Lone Star Herefords
Lynn Akers, Lampasas
Murray Farms
Troy Murray, Gilmer
Nacho Llama Ranch
Matthew Milner, Pilot Point
No Dinero Ranch
Mark Gibson, Bowie
Orion Land Development, Snook
Ortiz Farm
Fernando Ortiz-Escamilla, Sulphur Springs
Rancho Viesca Herefords
IIana Ellison, Austin
RCK Herefords
Cole Kaker, Gunter
Rockin’ N Cattle
Robert Newton, Nocona
Rocking 4S Herefords
Wendell Smith, Alto
Vickey Rodgers, Talco
Scott Schneider, Rising Star
Shacks Mini Farm
Mark Shackleford, Poolville
Shouse Farms
Cody & April Shouse, Joshua
Smallwood Cattle
Eli Smallwood, Comanche
Superior Progeny & Nutrition
Alfonso Islas, Abilene
The O’Roots Ranch
Luis Oteri, Brownsville
Ashley Trimble, Water Valley
Two & Five LLC
Elizabeth Rogers, College Station
V3 Ranch
Jason & Heather Vinson, Mabank
Wade Farms
Greg Wade, Jacksonville
White Wheel Cattle Ranch
Albert Stone, Telephone
Y4
Bob Danley, Stephenville
David Yandell, Rockwall
UTAH
Bar Lazy S Bar Ranch
Brett & Jannetta Stubbs, Jensen
Jared Barnett, Pleasant
Brooks Livestock
Jaquel Brooks, Escalante
Chivers Ranch Inc.
Holly Chivers, Jensen
CW Valley Ranch
Wade Tomlan, Huntsville
VIRGINIA
Kane Manor Farm
c/o R.L. Kane Inc.
Scott Douglas, Alexandria
Rasi Farm LLC
Daniel Rasi, North Tazewell
Yankey Farms
James & Sonja Yankey, Nokesville
WASHINGTON
Cody Carothers, Pomeroy
Tom Fitzsimmons, Pomeroy
WEST VIRGINIA
Almost Heaven Beef Co.
Blake Fouch, Hedgesville
Zach Foster & Family
Polled Herefords
Zach Foster, Cairo
WISCONSIN
Almosta Farms
Troy Peterson, Burlington
B.A.R.B’d Wire Cattle Co.
Bob Bilsie, Mt. Horeb
Autumn Hellenbrand, Cross Plains
WYOMING
Dale & Kyle Micheli Herefords
Dale Micheli, Ft. Bidger
ALBERTA
McKenzie Cattle
Jonathan McKenzie, Warner
ONTARIO
Bar JM Farm
Sarah Darraugh, Douglas
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Champion female, Gunnar Gohr, Madras, with BK CMCC Money to Burn 446M ET, 2/25/2024, by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Reserve champion female, Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C PRH Jolene 4231 ET, 1/3/2024, by C Cuda Belle 2111.
Champion bred-and-owned female, Cruz Colyer, with C PRH Jolene 4231 ET, 1/3/2024, by C Cuda Belle 2111. Reserve champion bred-and-owned female, Cruz Colyer, with C 2157K Bailee 4361 ET, 8/17/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET.
Champion cow-calf pair, Eddie Gould, Toutle, Wash., with CC 31D 00127 Lady Cash 20K, 2/23/2022, by /S Cash 00127 ET; and a December bull calf, by KW WSF Setting Trends H249.
Champion bull, Hosanna Topliff, La Grande, with WSH 1673 Keeper 411M, 2/5/2024, by Birdwell Dynamic 5022 1673 ET.
Reserve champion bull, Taylor DeJong, Lebanon, with Clash VX Ranger McCrae 44M, 11/18/2024, by B&C El Sensation 1207J. SHOWMANSHIP
Senior: Taylor DeJong, champion; Eddie Gould, reserve champion.
Intermediate: Cruz Colyer, champion; Gunnar Gohr, reserve champion.
Junior: Hosanna Topliff, champion; Adalee Topliff, La Grande, reserve champion.
Peewee: Sutter Danekas, Woodland, Calif., champion; Elias Topliff, La Grande, reserve champion.
Kansas Jr. Hereford Show
Manhattan, Kan. | May 24-25
Judge: Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D. 110 head shown
Champion female, Corbin Fink, Wamego, with RWCC Diana 476M, 2/21/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion female, Canaan Fink, Wamego, with RWCC Breathless 439M ET, 4/3/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Champion bred-and-owned female, Brayson Mayo, Scott City, with MYO 0143 Chandon 464, 6/1/2024, by CRR 824 Cody 0143.
Reserve champion bred-and-owned female, Rylie Meinhardt, Onaga, with RWCC Margot 443M ET, 3/12/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Champion cow-calf pair, Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with PCC New Mexico Lady 1107 ET, 3/20/21, by JDH AH Standout 16G ET; and a November bull calf, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET.
Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Tava Gustafson, Junction City, with GH Super Zam Faylynn ET 53F, 1/8/2018, by YV 15Z Super Zam 22C; and a February bull calf, by G 83G Draftman 2135.
Champion bull, Libby Pérez, with PCC 1107 153 Land Grant 4425, 11/25/2024, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET.
Reserve champion bull, Blair Buehler, Fairbury, Neb., with VCR BEB 229G Top Shelf 401M, 1/28/2024, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET.
Champion steer, Delaney Figge, Onaga, with a 1,250-pound steer.
Reserve champion steer, Jorja Ebert, Polo, Mo., with a 1,155-pound steer.
California Beef Expo reserve champion horned female by Cinch Lopez.
California Beef Expo champion polled and champion bred-and-owned polled female by Hadley and Hannah Harrison.
Maryland Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show champion bred-and-owned and reserve champion female by Ella Deford.
Maryland Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show champion female by Adalynn Blankenship.
California Beef Expo Hereford Show
Red Bluff, Calif. | May 25
Judge: Corbin Cowles, Rockfield, Ky.
36 head shown
Champion horned female, Hadley and Hannah Harrison, Montague, with HL Skyfall 2412 ET, 3/17/2024, by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.
Reserve champion horned female, Cinch Lopez, Orland, with M 9152 1314 Oly Katie 417, 2/1/24, by BR GKB Winchester 1314.
Champion polled female, Hadley and Hannah Harrison, with HL Skyfall 2419 ET, 4/20/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Reserve champion polled female, Hadley and Hannah Harrison, with HL Miss Sweet 2416, 4/5/24, by HL Stimulus 2108 ET.
Champion bred-and-owned horned female, Hadley and Hannah Harrison, with HL Skyfall 2412 ET, 3/17/2024, by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.
Reserve champion bred-and-owned horned female, Landon Cripe, Delhi, with C6 Laramie 88X Dakota 17M, 1/9/2024, by GKB 88X Laramie B293.
Champion bred-and-owned polled female, Hadley and Hannah Harrison, with HL Skyfall 2419 ET, 4/20/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561C ET.
Reserve champion bred-and-owned polled female, Hadley and Hannah Harrison, with HL Miss Sweet 2416, 4/5/24, by HL Stimulus 2108 ET.
Champion horned cow-calf pair, Wes LaGrande, Williams, with M 9152 308 Miley 315, 1/15/2023, by SR Dominate 308F ET; and a January bull calf, by CSC 701 Hooligan 302 ET.
Champion polled cow-calf pair, Hadley and Hannah Harrison, with HL Rita 2333 ET, 5/9/23, by Golden Oak Outcross 18U; and an April bull calf by, H 9329 Domino 2111.
Reserve champion polled cow-calf pair, Meghan Renfro, Finley, with M F5 182F Reba 302 ET, 1/10/2023, by KJ BJ 309C Leader 182F; and a February heifer calf by, CSC 701 Hooligan 302 ET.
Champion bull, Hadley and Hannah Harrison, with HL Big County 2421 ET, 5/17/2024, by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.
Reserve champion bull, Joseph Schohr, Oroville, with SS AS Thunderstruck, 12/5/2023, C Miles Blueprint 0109 ET.
Judge: Nick Fitzsimmons, Perry, Okla. 44 head shown
Champion female, Miranda Hansen, Checotah, Okla., with BK VC Memory Maker 463M ET, 1/14/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion female, Goodrum Show Cattle, Huntsville; Emily Allen, Lolita, with Bright Miss Madonna 2303 ET, 4/25/2023, by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET.
Champion bull, Weil Cattle Co., Irene, Texas, with WCC Essential 469M, 3/22/2024, by 74L 8223 Endure 2213 ET.
Reserve champion bull, Morgan Thompson, Baton Rouge, La., with SOF Tequila Blue 54L, 5/20/2023, by DCF 6303 Blue McKee J36 ET.
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DOB 4/28/2023, by EFBeef C615 Equity E061, sold to Belcher Ranch, Texas.
$7,500 — EFBeef E061 Full Play L278
DOB 5/10/2023, by EFBeef C615 Equity E061, sold to Mike Greathouse, Illinois.
$7,500 — EFBeef E061 Equity L250
DOB 6/10/2023, by EFBeef C615 Equity E061, sold to Schleef Farms, Illinois.
$6,500 — EFBeef 134 All Merit L244
DOB 5/18/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Belcher Ranch.
$5,000 — EFBeef E061 Equis L258
DOB 5/20/2023, by EFBeef C615 Equity E061, sold to David Skubal, Iowa.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$4,200 — Innisfail 4013 031H
DOB 9/2/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Mary Lou Wright, Illinois.
Knoll Crest Farm
Concord, Va. | April 12
Auctioneer: Dalton Bennett
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average 26 bulls $239,500
TOP BULL LOTS
$27,500 — KCF Bennett Elite M201
DOB 3/3/2024, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to MGM Polled Herefords, Hartford, Wis.
$23,000 — KCF Bennett H315 M229
DOB 3/16/2024, by SHF Headstrong D287 H315 ET, sold to Griffin Land & Cattle, Billings, Mont.
$16,000 — KCF Bennett J338 M86
DOB 2/6/2024, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Klages Herefords, Ortonville, Minn.
$15,000 — KCF Bennett F597 M189
DOB 2/28/2024, by KCF Bennett B716 F597, sold to Boundary Stone Cattle Inc., Raymondville, Texas.
$11,000 — KCF Bennett H550 M56
DOB 2/3/2024, by KCF Bennett Eagle H550, sold to Griffin Land & Cattle.
$11,000 — KCF Bennett J338 M215
DOB 3/10/2024, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Kevin Johansen, Aurora, Mo.
$10,000 — KCF Bennett J338 M137
DOB 2/15/2024, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Keese Hereford Farm, Seneca, S.C.
$9,500 — KCF Bennett Dynamic M76
DOB 2/5/2024, by Birdwell Dynamic 5022 1673 ET, sold to Bennett Farms, Riverton, W.Va.
$9,500 — KCF Bennett H550 M43
DOB 1/31/2024, by KCF Bennett Eagle H550, sold to Clearview Farm, Martinsburg, W.Va.
$9,000 — KCF Bennett J338 M133
DOB 2/15/2024, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Heyen Farms, Medora, Ill.
$9,000 — KCF Bennett H550 M136
DOB 2/15/2024, by KCF Bennett Eagle H550, sold to Bergum Family Farm, Culbertson, Mont.
$9,000 — KCF Bennett H315 M196
DOB 3/1/2024, by SHF Headstrong D287 H315 ET, sold to Mitchell Bottomley, Ennice, N.C.
$9,000 — KCF Bennett H550 M37
DOB 1/30/2024, by KCF Bennett Eagle H550, sold to 4B Ranch, Cabot, Pa.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$9,500 — KCF Miss Bedrock L601
DOB 10/16/2023, by KCF Bennett Bedrock H642, sold to Forest Hill Farm, Amherst.
$9,000 — KCF Miss Bedrock L340
DOB 9/13/2023, by KCF Bennett Bedrock H642, sold to Crittenden Land and Cattle, Imperial, Saskatchewan.
West Virginia Polled
Hereford Assn.
Weston, W.Va. | April 12
Auctioneer: John Spiker
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
5 bulls
40 females
45 overall
TOP BULL LOT
$24,200 $4,840
$123,550 $3,089
$147,750 $3,283
$6,000 — CHF 156J Steadfast 4040 ET
DOB 2/15/2024, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, consigned by Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, sold to Torey Wood, Ithaca, Mich.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$5,500 — CB LL Light It Up 4013 643
DOB 8/29/2023, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Cottle Bros., Summersville, and Litton Livestock Summersville, sold to Hidden Acres Farms, Ripley, W.Va.
$5,000 — WPM Credence K48
DOB 3/14/2022, by FSL WPM Credence 167Y 16F ET, consigned by McDonalds Polled Herefords, Lost Creek; and a January heifer calf, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Reagyn Atkins, Franklin.
DOB 9/14/2023, by SHF Haviland F158 H028, sold to Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill.
$9,000 — SRR Mr 173D Endure 430M ET
DOB 3/4/2024, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Ron Carson, Mt. Carroll, Ill.
$8,000 — SRR Mr 173D Endure 3048 ET
DOB 9/16/2023, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Gleason Cattle Co., Shullsburg.
$8,000 — SRR Mr Haviland 3050
DOB 9/20/2023, by SHF Haviland F158 H028, sold to Tim Donahue, Serena, Ill.
$7,000 — SRR Mr 9444G Valor 433M
DOB 3/4/2024, by RV Valor 9444G ET, sold to Eldon Thoma, Dubuque, Iowa.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$4,300 — SRR Miss 234K Long Haul 442M
DOB 3/5/2024, by Churchill Long Haul 234K ET, sold to Eldon Thoma.
Mid-Atlantic Spring Bonanza
Harrisonburg, Va. | April 17
Auctioneer: Dale Stith
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
1 bull
32 females
33 overall
3 embryos
30 semen units
TOP BULL LOT
$7,700
$112,950
$120,650
$6,000
$1,100
$7,700
$3,530
$3,656
$2,000
$37
$7,700 — Mantews H642 Rockford 102L
DOB 10/6/2023, by KCF Bennett Bedrock H642, consigned by Mantews Farm, Barboursville; sold to Poplar Springs Farm, Providence Forge.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$7,200 — BBF Miss Stand Out H3
DOB 8/27/2020, by Boyd NJW Stand Out 0091 ET, consigned by West Ray Farm, Bumpass; and a September heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Rock Bottom Farm, Deerfield.
$7,000 — BBF Miss Bobbie 183F J13 DOB 9/9/2021, by TH Masterplan 183F, consigned by Bay Brook Farm, Maidens, sold to Creek Bend Farms LLC, Marion; and a September heifer calf, by Churchill Kingdom 128J ET, sold to HG Meats LLC, Goochland.
$6,900 — BBF Miss Expedition K3
DOB 9/1/2022, by SR Expedition 619G ET, consigned by Bay Brook Farm, sold to Double J Farm LLC, Trap Hill, N.C.; and an October heifer calf, by BBF Expedite K13, sold to Lucky Star Farm LLC, Culpepper.
$5,250 — S/B/C Bennett Plus B642 1808 DOB 3/12/2018, by KCF Bennett 2107 B642, consigned by Hereford Hollow Farm, Wytheville, sold to Harley Hills Farm, Dickenson, Md.; and an August heifer calf, by KCF Bennett C776 G473, sold to Paul Guarino, Afton.
$4,800 — Tudor Hall Crest Promise M171 DOB 3/6/2024, by KCF Bennett 504C H488, consigned by Tudor Hall Farm, Kearneysville, W.Va., sold to Ward Farms, Galax.
Clifford Farms & Guests
Lexington, Ky. | April 19
Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Josh Jasper
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots
TOP
BULL LOTS
$5,900 — CHF Plays 4G 17M DOB 1/8/2024, by Mohican Playbook 4G, sold to Caroline Vonderhaar, Camden, Ohio.
$5,500 — K3 87G 531C Athol 360 DOB 9/25/2023, by THM Maverick 9140 ET, consigned by K3 Cattle, Cynthiana, sold to Twilight Farms, Grayson.
$5,250 — K3 87G 406 Kendrick 347 DOB 12/15/2023, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, consigned by K3 Cattle, sold to Robert McClanahan, Butler.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$10,000 — Grassy Run Belle 016
DOB 1/26/2020, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, consigned by Grassy Run Farms, Winfield, W.Va.; and a February heifer calf, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Cedar Valley Herefords, Columbia.
$9,500 — CHF Strong 9097 112K DOB 11/20/2022, by THM Armstrong 9097 ET, and a January bull calf, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Caitlin Decker, Cutler, Ohio.
$9,500 — Grassy Run Anchor 203 DOB 1/19/2022, by NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E ET, consigned by Grassy Run Farms; and a March bull calf, by Grassy Run Long Range 009, sold to Sunny Side Farm, Dresden, Ohio.
$9,250 — CHF Strong 9097 107K
DOB 9/28/2022, by THM Armstrong 9097 ET, and a December bull calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick.
$9,050 — THM Dalila 1073 ET
DOB 10/1/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to W & A Hereford Farm LLC, Providence, N.C.; and an October heifer calf, by Mohican Dow Jones 65J, sold to White Hawk Ranch, Buchanan, Ga.
$8,500 — CHF Robbie 144F 20K DOB 1/14/2022, by NJW 84B 33B Rob 144F ET, and a February heifer calf, by CMF 297D Kernel 827K ET, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn.
$8,000 — FPH Ms Homeland G108
DOB 11/30/2018, by KCF Bennett Homeland C34, consigned by K3 Cattle, sold to LT’s South Dakota Farm, Bloomsburg, Pa.; and a September heifer calf, by Churchill Red Bull 200Z, sold to Lazy E Farms, Auburn.
$7,800 — TDP NJB Dolly 217H
DOB 9/19/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723
4013 ET, consigned by NJB Limited, Mays Lick, sold to Holly Becker, Carlisle; and a September heifer calf, by NJW 76C 10W Whitmore 132E, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle.
Stuber Ranch
Bowman, N.D. | April 19
Auctioneer: Joe Goggins
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average
86 bulls
46 females
$537,500 $6,250
$249,350 $5,421
132 overall $786,850 $5,961
80 comm. heifers $222,000 $2,775
TOP BULL LOTS
$26,000 — SR Domination 754M
DOB 2/24/2024, by SR Domination 1172K ET, sold to Van Newkirk Herefords, Oshkosh, Neb. (3/4 interest).
$25,000 — SR Cosmo 1044M
DOB 4/14/2024, by SR Steller 201J, sold to Stangle Herefords, Marsland, Neb., and Hoffman Herefords, Leola, S.D. (3/4 interest).
$20,000 — SR Aura 774M
DOB 2/25/2024, by Churchill Mark Dom 697D, sold to Brad Stuart, Roby, Texas, and Rafter J Cattle Co., Abilene, Texas (3/4 interest).
$25,000 — SR M&M Dominate 444M ET
DOB 3/23/2024, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Doyle Hereford Ranch, Wolfe City, Texas.
$16,000 — SR Translator 824M
DOB 3/3/2024, by Churchill Translator 273K ET, sold to Klages Herefords, Ortonville, Minn. (3/4 interest).
$10,000 — SR Translator 24M
DOB 2/26/2024, by Churchill Translator 273K ET, sold to M W Herefords, Fredonia.
$9,500 — SR Venture 1653L
DOB 8/26/2023, by WHR 290E B901 Beefmaker 250GET, sold to Dan Rorvig, McVille.
$9,000 — SR Cosmo 1743L
DOB 9/22/2023, by SR Steller 201J, sold to Friedt Herefords, Mott.
$9,000 — SR DS Cosmo 594M
DOB 3/28/2024, by SR Steller 201J, sold to Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$25,000 — SR Stella 4077M
DOB 2/23/2024, by Stardance M8086 ET, sold to Eichler Livestock, Aberdeen, S.D.; Bill Weller, Kadoka, S.D.; and Brentwood Farms, Cherokee, Iowa.
Ritchie County Polled
Hereford Assn.
Harrisville, W.Va. | April 25
Auctioneer: John Spiker
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots
Gross Average 28 females $73,800 $2,636
TOP FEMALE LOT
$4,000 — DL Diane
DOB 9/5/2022, by 5Star 9001W Deuce 604, consigned by David Law & Sons, Harrisville; sold to Collins Polled Herefords, Mineral Wells.
Gulf South Hereford Assn.
Wiggins, Miss. | April 26
Auctioneer: Henry Redmond
Reported by: Kane Aegerter
Lots
51 overall $168,400 $3,302
TOP BULL LOT
$3,600 — BCCC Adson
DOB 11/5/2023, by WP Cuda 504 J03, consigned by Burning Cash Cattle Co., Mobile, Ala.; sold to Ed Wooten, Atmore, Ala.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$6,000 — TLA Ms Juice Box 20
DOB 1/15/2018, by MPH 10H Juice Box Z3, consigned by ECR Farms, Petal, sold to a Mississippi buyer.
$5,200 — C Belle Heiress 0168
DOB 1/22/2020, by C CJC Belle Heir ET, consigned by Heritage Herefords, Quitman; and a December heifer calf, by C 2052 Long Range 0074 ET, sold to Mike Baccigalopia, Creole, La.
$3,700 — BPF J826 Magnolia 2410
DOB 2/13/2024, by EFBeef B413 Validated J826, consigned by Bayou Pierre Farm, Wesson; sold to Sargent Farms, Poplarville.
Middle Tennessee
Hereford Assn.
Cross Plains, Tenn. | April 26
Auctioneer: Dale Stith
Reported by: Tommy Coley
TOP BULL
LOT
$4,300 — K3 9140
Willard
DOB 12/29/2023, by THM Maverick 9140 ET, consigned by K3 Cattle, Cynthiana, Ky.; sold to Daniel Gardner, Harpersville, Ala.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$5,350 — JC L1 Lady 727E 140J
DOB 10/15/2021, by LW 3006 Advance 727E ET, consigned by HT Farms, Edmonton, Ky.; and an October heifer calf, by CPH Mr De Sensation 028X J108, sold to William Brewer, Portland.
$5,300 — LVF Sherri Hill 028X 45B 15G DOB 2/12/2020, by LVF Trition 9F 9050, consigned by Liberty Valley Farm, Petersburg; and a December heifer calf, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to Abby Scruggs, Auburn, Ky.
$5,175 — JC L1 Sensa Lady 916G 151J DOB 10/31/2021, by JC L1 Sensation 2296 916G, consigned by HT Farms; and a September steer calf, by CPH Mr De Sensation 028X J108, sold to Tom Barnett, Clarksville.
$4,650 — FPH G185 Long Range 242G L108 DOB 12/2/2022, by NJW 174C 203D Long Range 242G, consigned by Notchey Creek Farms, Madisonville; sold to Gary Thurby, Hendersonville, Ky.
Shockley Ranch Herefords
Wister, Okla. | April 26
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
TOP BULL LOTS
$18,000 — SRH 252F Rancher 1234L DOB 10/19/2023, by NJW 79Z 33B Forward 252F, sold to Horsley Farms, Council Hill.
$11,000 — SRH Land Lincoln 3067
DOB 4/11/2023, by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET, sold to Horsley Farms.
$10,000 — SRH Land Lincoln 3062
DOB 4/2/2023, by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET, sold to Horsley Farms.
$8,500 — SRH 4T Sandhill 338L
DOB 10/6/2023, by SHF Jacksonville G003 J043 ET, sold to J-MAC Ranch, Brock, Texas.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$7,650 — SRH Miss Outcross Domino 966J
DOB 10/10/2021, by Golden Oak Outcross 18U, sold to Whitney Milliken, Marshall; and an October heifer calf, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Sandy Branch Herefordds, Mulberry.
$7,600 — HCC WMC 156T 1175Y Jan 934 ET
DOB 2/11/2019, by CMR GVP Mr Maternal 156T, sold to Randall Powell, Booneville, Ark.; and an October heifer calf, by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET, sold to DNA Farms, Ozark, Ark.
$6,900 — SRH Miss Advanced Domino 566 DOB 10/18/2017, by SRH 47R Advanced Domino 235, sold to Martin Hereford Farm, Judsonia, Ark.; and an October heifer calf, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Lamb Bros. Beef, Menomonie, Wis.
$6,250 — SRH Miss Partner 1104K DOB 10/7/2022, by PCC 7009 134E Partner 0213; and a March bull calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Circle Creek Ranch, Leonard, Texas.
$6,250 — SRH 190Z Miss Rancher 9847 DOB 10/27/2020, by NJW 78P Twentytwelve 190Z ET; and an April bull calf, by HCC Jagger 1035 J ET, sold to Circle Creek Ranch.
South Carolina
Hereford Assn.
Pendleton, S.C. | May 3
Auctioneer: Dale Stith
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
1 bull $6,000 $6,000
26 females $110,350 $4,244
27 overall $116,350 $4,309
11 comm. heifers $33,600 $3,055
TOP BULL LOT
$6,000 — THM 79G Top Hand 2062 ET DOB 10/9/2021, by NJW 11B Authorize 79G ET, consigned by Montgomery Farm, Blacksburg, and Fowken Farm, Jonesville; sold to Thomas Towne, Barnwell.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$7,100 — Cedar Creek U80 113
DOB 4/15/2021, by NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E ET, consigned by Cedar Creek Farm, Donalds; sold to Kings Hereford Farm, Pelzer; and an October heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda.
$7,100 — MF Miss Jeanie 30H
DOB 10/6/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Montgomery Farm; sold to Aiken Farms, Pickens; and an October bull calf, by NJW 139C 103C Ridge 254G, sold to Love Farms, Blowing Rock, N.C.
$6,500 — TF Prissy Dior 831E 183F 908K
DOB 9/8/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, consigned by Terrace Farms, Lexington, N.C.; and an August heifer calf, by Whitehawk 590F Judd 644JET, sold to Twin Creeks Mountain Farm, Hiawassee, Ga.
$6,500 — MF Miss Trixie 12G
DOB 10/1/2019, by THM Durango 4037, consigned by Montgomery Farm; sold to Bar W -Cattle Co., Madisonville, Tenn.; and an October bull calf, by CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G ET, sold to J-Mac Farms, Saluda.
$5,900 — FF Pearl BTL E241 H106
DOB 2/4/2020, by FF Plato Domino A41 E241, consigned by Fowken Farm; and a February heifer calf, by Whitehawk Chief 318G ET, sold to Bill McDavid, Easley.
Tennessee River Music Inc.
Fort Payne, Ala. | May 3
Auctioneers: Matt Sims, Eddie Burks
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
52 females
$449,300
$10,450 — /S Lady Masterplan 2031K
DOB 1/18/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to TMC Land & Cattle Co. LLC, Wartrace, Tenn.; and an October heifer calf, by /S Devout 22097, sold to Crouch Polled Hereford Farm, McMinnville, Tenn.
$8,640 20 embryos
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$20,600
$1,030
$22,000 — SFCC TRM Lady Red Man 5122 ET DOB 3/23/2025, by ASM 405B Red Man 325L ET, sold to Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, Ontario.
$20,000 — SFCC TRM Lady Merit 4566 ET DOB 9/24/2024, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to R.C. Sanford Cattle Co., Nesbit, Miss., and CMR Herefords, Senatobia, Miss.
$15,000 — SFCC Lady Masterplan 2233 ET DOB 9/26/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to 4B Farms, Shelby, N.C.; and a September heifer calf, by JW B716 Devout 20183, sold to White Hawk Ranch, Buchanan, Ga.
$14,750 — /S Lady Highland 2038K
DOB 1/21/2022, by S16 782B Highland 84E, sold to T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla.; and an October heifer calf, by /S Devout 22907, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn., and Jernigan Farm, Columbia, Tenn.
$14,000 — /S Lady Highland 2047K
DOB 1/25/2022, by S16 782B Highland 84E; and a September heifer calf, by JW B716 Devout 20183, sold to Divided Acres Farm, Laurel, Miss.
$11,000 — SFCC TRM Lady Merit 4554 ET DOB 9/18/2024, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to R.C. Sanford Cattle Co., and CMR Herefords.
$11,000 — /S Lady Mandate 221K
DOB 1/5/2022, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to 7 Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Senoia, Ga; and a September heifer calf, by JW B716 Devout 20183, sold to Coosa Breeze Farm, Childersburg.
$11,000 — /S Lady Highland 275K
DOB 1/9/2022, by S16 782B Highland 84E, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn.; and an October heifer calf, by /S Devout 22097, sold to Ryan Siemer, Sigel, Ill.
$11,000 — /S Lady Mandate 2240K
DOB 3/3/2022, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to 4B Farms; and a September bull calf, by JW B716 Devout 20183, sold to Hicks Polled Herefords, Cullman, Ala.
$10,500 — SFCC TRM Lady Merit 3178
DOB 2/7/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134; and a February heifer calf, by ASM 405B Red Man 325L ET, sold to Stumpf Land and Cattle, Columbia, Ill.
$10,500 — EXR Angel 2165
DOB 10/6/2022, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Pages Polled Herefords, Greencastle, Ind.; and an August heifer calf, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Needmore Cattle Co., Cullman, Ala.
$10,250 — /S Lady Mandate 1398J DOB 8/30/2021, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Robert Hardy, Atmore; and a November bull calf, by /S Perfecto 00572 ET, sold to Henson Farms, Weir, Miss.
$10,000 — /S Lady Excitement 073H ET DOB 1/12/2020, by R Excitement 4356; and a February heifer calf, by ASM 405B Red Man 325L ET, sold to Walker Herefords.
$9,750 — /S Lady Mandate 249K DOB 1/7/2022, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to SandRock Ranch Herefords, Benton, Wis.; and a September heifer calf, by JW B716 Devout 20183, sold to Jesse Henson, Opelika.
Innisfail Farm
Madison, Ga. | May 4
Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
0.67 bulls $10,500 $15,750
51 females $385,250 $7,554
51.67
TOP BULL LOT
$10,500 — NCSU 5J’S IF 130J 01M
DOB 12/6/2023, by Innisfail Trade Secret 14J, sold to Burning Cash Cattle Co., Mobile, Ala. (2/3 interest).
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$37,000 — Innisfail 1838 1904 417M ET DOB 9/8/2024, by Innisfail Endorse 4021 1838 ET, sold to Slash EV Ranch LLLP, Rifle, Colo. (1/2 interest).
$25,000 — Innisfail Validated 017H
DOB 9/1/2020, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Reed Polled Herefords, Clifton, Kan.
$22,000 — Innisfail Endure 1580 2151 ET DOB 9/11/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.
$15,000 — Innisfail 839E 907E 004H ET DOB 3/14/2020, by KJ 310C Leader 839E, sold to P and J Farms, Monroe, N.C., and Day Ridge Farm, Telford, Tenn.
$15,000 — KJ BJ 876A Leading Lady 983E DOB 4/17/2017, by R Leader 6964, sold to The Last Farm LLC, Bradenton, Fla.
$12,500 — PCC New Mexico Lady 8170
DOB 3/7/2018, by NJW 79Z 22Z Mighty 49C ET, sold to Shockley Ranch Herefords, Poteau, Okla.
$12,000 — Innisfail 1580 4013 2014 ET DOB 9/1/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.
$10,000 — BR Validated B413 6275 9245
DOB 2/24/2019, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to GKB Cattle.
$10,000 — Innisfail 1939 824F 424M ET
DOB 9/17/2024, by Innisfail Trademark 1939 ET, sold to The Last Farm LLC.
$9,250 — RMB 1838 Sothern Belle 951J
DOB 2/19/2021, by Innisfail Endorse 4021 1838 ET, sold to Slash EV Ranch LLLP.
$9,000 — Innisfail 100W 839F
DOB 10/5/2018, by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET, sold to Brian Lance, Madison.
$9,000 — Innisfail 237C 925G
DOB 9/17/2019, by NJW 108Y Z311 Encore 237C ET, sold to The Last Farm LLC.
$8,500 — Innisfail 4013 839F 2311 ET
DOB 9/22/2023, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to 7 Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Senoia.
$8,000 — Innisfail 858F 1921 2354 ET
DOB 9/20/2023, by Churchill Broadway 858F, sold to The Last Farm LLC.
Switzerland of Ohio Polled
Hereford Assn.
Old Washington, Ohio | May 9
Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
3 bulls
TOP BULL LOTS
$18,500 $6,167
$7,000 — Creek 87G 134 Manifest 343L
DOB 9/26/2023, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, consigned by Creek Bottom Farms, Navarre; sold to Sandy Slopes Farms LLC, Bolivar.
$6,500 — JRN Ranger 201 150F 235
DOB 6/18/2023, by WK Mr 72 173D Ragnar 150F ET, consigned by JRN Herefords, Big Prairie; sold to Newcomer Growers LLC, Seville.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$7,250 — GVF E15 Shiny Penny 11J
DOB 2/28/2021, by KH JLCS 10Y Titanium E15, consigned by Green Valley Farms, Sarahsville; and an April heifer calf, by Grassy Run Frontier 212, sold to Deer Holdings Inc., Marietta.
$5,500 — Creek 0n Point 002 Kayla 145J
DOB 12/21/2021, by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET, consigned by Creek Bottom Farms; and a March bull calf, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville.
Burns Farms
Pikeville, Tenn. | May 10
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
0.50 bulls $50,000 $100,000 60 females
$696,100 $11,602
60.50 overall $746,100 $12,332 21 embryos
$22,700 $1,081
TOP BULL LOT
$50,000 — BF GKB 5502 McCrae 200M ET
DOB 10/28/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (1/2 interest).
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$85,000 — BF 5502 Novel 211M ET
DOB 10/9/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.
$42,000 — BF 0253 Novel 204M ET
DOB 9/29/2024, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Delaney Herefords Inc., Lake Benton, Minn.
$40,000 — CHF BF Joycelyn 4158 ET
DOB 12/5/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.
$31,500 — BF Soul 208M ET
DOB 9/28/2024, by JDH AH 45C Inception 76J ET, sold to Ashlyn Tingle, Eminence, Ky.
$30,000 — BF 157F Rita 138M ET
DOB 11/27/2024, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Double Seven Ranch LLC, Ft. Cobb, Okla.
$30,000 — BF 0253 Novel 201M ET
DOB 10/2/2024, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to GKB Cattle.
$30,000 — BF 12H Posh 113M ET
DOB 10/28/2024, by BR GKB Trending 0104, sold to Luke Ashley, Franklin.
$25,000 — BF Azalea 212M ET
DOB 10/8/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.
$20,500 — BF Cora 1162
DOB 9/10/2021, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Rowdy T Ranch, Frost, Texas; and an October heifer calf, by EXR Genesis 2401 ET, sold to East Side Farm, Frederick, Md.
$17,500 — JM Ms Alania 333 566C J110
DOB 9/21/2021, by BR Hutton 6014, sold to 4B Farms, Shelby, N.C.; and an October heifer calf, by EXR Genesis 2401 ET, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly.
$16,500 — BF Big Picture 23J ET
DOB 10/10/2021, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Ground Zero Farms; and an October heifer calf, by EXR Genesis 2401 ET, sold to Jeff Wilson, Cookeville.
$15,500 — BF Quinn 999 ET
DOB 3/7/2019, by TH Frontier 174E; and a December bull calf, by RMB 779H E082 Whitlock 097K, sold to Todd Builders, Mt. Vernon, Ky.
$14,000 — BF Confirm 1201
DOB 10/18/2021, by BF 1310 Rocket Man 629, sold to C&H Farms, Opelika, Ala.; and an October heifer calf, by EXR Genesis 2401 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms.
$12,000 — BF Ingrid 1197
DOB 12/12/2021, by HQ Cuda 864F, sold to Thomas Faris, Winchester; and a November heifer calf, by EXR Genesis 2401 ET, sold to Rowdy T Ranch.
Mead Farms
Versailles, Mo. | May 10
Auctioneers: Jerry Lehmann, Wes Tiemann
Reported by: Kane Aegerter
Lots Gross Average
5 bulls $28,750 $5,750 8 females $38,700 $4,838
13 overall $67,450
TOP BULL LOTS
$6,500 — Mead Monument 41143
DOB 11/20/2023, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Tom Wright, Tuscumbia.
$6,500 — Mead Resolve 41454
DOB 12/31/2023, by KCF Bennett Resolve G595, sold to Mark Montgomery, Elizabeth, Ark.
$6,000 — Mead Monument 41195
DOB 11/25/2023, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Steven Moon, Sedalia.
$6,000 — Mead Houston 43027
DOB 12/23/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Michael & Sarah Evinger, Kingsville.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$6,000 — Mead Z0911 Of H086 P145
DOB 12/27/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086; and a November heifer calf, by AW Statesman 038H, sold to Wirthmor Polled Herefords, Willow Springs.
Herefords Rockin’ in the South
Nunnelly, Tenn. | May 17
Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Tommy Carper
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
1 bull $6,500 $6,500
71 females $530,200 $7,468
72 overall $536,700 $7,454
1 pick $18,000 $18,000
2 flushes $19,500 $9,750
49 embryos $27,375 $559
220 semen units $23,650 $108
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$31,500 — JW CMR 1588 203D Lady H132 ET
DOB 3/28/2020, by NJW 76S 27A Long Range 203D ET, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly, sold to Sunny Side Farm, Dresden, Ohio; and an October heifer calf, by Huth CLC WF Deluxe K016, sold to Ehlke Herefords, Townsend, Mont.
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$14,250 — THM 53D Therese 0069 ET DOB 10/5/2019, by NJW 84B 10W Journey 53D, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle; sold to Riley Farm LLC, Saluda, S.C.; and an October heifer calf, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda, S.C.
$14,250 — Burks TF 800D Lady 190H DOB 2/2/2020, by AH JDH Munson 15E ET, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle; sold to Green Meadow Farms, Jasper, Ind.; and an October heifer calf, by Huth CLC WF Deluxe K016, sold to Hawks Pine Farm, Sanders, Ky.
$14,000 — UPS Miss 7616 Sensation 0001 DOB 3/20/2020, by UPS 2504 Sensation 7616, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle; and an October heifer calf, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C.
$12,500 — FPH Ms Perfecto F48 J16 DOB 9/9/2020, by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle; and an October heifer calf, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Misty Freeman, Maysville, Ky.
$12,000 — CMR Z218 Suzie H144 ET DOB 4/15/2020, by GV CMR X151 Mr 847 Z210, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle; and a November heifer calf, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, sold to Five J’s Cattle Co.
$11,500 — CES Maybelline 21G Y9 ET DOB 9/15/2021, by JDH AH Prominent 21G ET, consigned by Dry Creek Farms, Pell City, Ala., sold to P and J Farms, Monroe, N.C.; and a November heifer calf, by Loewen DCF Perfecto 864F 5J, sold to Edwards Farms, Crane Hill, Ala.
$10,750 — MHPH 66589 Rose 1172K DOB 1/17/2022, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, consigned by McDonald Farm, Grand Rapids, Mich., sold to Green Meadow Farms; and a September bull calf, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, sold to Bar Star Cattle, Musselshell, Mont.
$10,500 — WLKR JH Miss 4013 7229 1127J DOB 9/19/2021, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Dry Creek Farms, sold to Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga.; and an October heifer calf, by Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, sold to Morgan & Morgan Polled Hereford Farm, Alvaton, Ky.
$10,000 — KHH 339F 33D Sierra 118 DOB 8/28/2021, by Haroldson’s Upgrade T100 33D, consigned by McDonald Farm, sold to Gearhart Herefords, Hope, Ind.; and a September heifer calf, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Kenzie and Kora Hawkins, Jane Lew, W.Va.
$9,000 — SFCC TRM Ms Merit 4045 DOB 2/22/2024, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle; sold to Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, Ky.
$8,750 — SSF 367 Lady Generator 581
DOB 8/19/2024, by EXR Generator 0333 ET, consigned by Sunny Side Farm; sold to Flat Creek Farm, Lucedale, Miss.
TOP 3-IN-1 LOT
$15,500 — Pregnancy recip. with heifer calf DOB 10/16/2024, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle, sold to William Litman, Washington, Pa.; and a Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET x UPS Miss Mandate 1050 pregnancy, sold to 7 Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Senoia, Ga.
4B Farms
Shelby, N.C. | May 24
Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Tommy Carper
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average 51 females
23 embryos
$370,750 $7,270
$6,575 $286
25 semen units $750 $30
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$20,000 — 4B 178J Kee T16 2303 ET
DOB 9/7/2023, by NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET, sold to Mohican Farms, Glenmont, Ohio.
$17,750 — 4B X51 MO65 Revolution 817F DOB 8/27/2018, by KCF Bennett Revolution X51, sold to Palmetto Springs Cattle Co., Hopkins, S.C.; and an October heifer calf, by UPS Endure 1177, sold to Wesson Farm, Vale.
$17,500 — 4B 909B Ms Ribeye 710E DOB 9/22/2017, by TF Rib Eye X51 043 909B, sold to CES Herefords, Wadley, Ga.; and an October bull calf, by Whitehawk 593F Cosmos 672J ET, sold to McCoy Cattle Co., Milestone, Saskatchewan.
$15,750 — 4B 909B P606 Ms Westbrook 822F DOB 9/4/2018, by TF Rib Eye X51 043 909B, sold to Palmetto Springs Cattle Co.; and a September bull calf, by NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET, sold to Michael P. Bennett & Son, Cumming, Ga.
$11,900 — 4B 724 909B Rosey Victor G928 DOB 10/14/2019, by JMS Victor 486 724, sold to Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda, S.C.; and a September bull calf, by NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET, sold to Michael P. Bennett & Son.
$11,250 — BF Maya 9234
DOB 9/2/2019, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn., and Jernigan Farm, Columbia, Tenn.; and a November heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Dry Creek Farms, Pell City, Ala.
$10,500 — WHR 225Y 4010 Beefmaid 346GET DOB 10/11/2019, by Whitehawk 2328 Beefmkr 225YET, sold to Alexis Eudy, Harrisburg; and an October heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn.
$10,500 — THM 6153 Mary Eliz 9142 ET DOB 11/13/2018, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, and a September heifer calf, by UPS Endure 1177, sold to Joe Garner, Blairsville, Ga.
$9,300 — 4B X51 218 Revolution G911
DOB 9/28/2019, by KCF Bennett Revolution X51, sold to W & A Hereford Farm LLC, Providence; and a September bull calf, by NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET, sold to Hereford Hills, Greensboro.
$9,250 — 4B R117 801 Ms Westbrook G903 DOB 9/24/2019, by SHF Rib Eye M326 R117, sold to Jeremy Wilson, Canton; and a September heifer calf, by NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET, sold to Tennessee River Music Inc., Ft. Payne, Ala.
$9,000 — BF RF Alexa 9232R
DOB 8/30/2019, by KCF Bennett Acclaim C442, sold to 7 Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Senoia, Ga.; and an October bull calf, by BF Savage Son 4K ET, sold to Spring Hill Hereford & Angus, Lawndale.
$8,750 — WHR 845C 531E Beefmaid 219G
DOB 7/26/2019, by Whitehawk Warrior 845C ET, sold to Love Farms, Blowing Rock; and an October bull calf, by UPS Endure 1177, sold to Rock Hill Farm, Walnut Cove.
$8,750 — 4B 4013 Ms Westbrook G917
DOB 10/1/2019, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to EBS Polled Herefords, Covington, Tenn.; and an October heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Tennessee River Music Inc.
$8,400 — 4B 385 Ms Westbrook G964
DOB 12/11/2019, by Plato Mossy Domino HV385, sold to W & A Hereford Farm LLC; and an October heifer calf, by UPS Endure 1177, sold to Terrace Farms, Lexington.
$8,400 — 4B 909B 10Y Hometwon 728E
DOB 12/23/2017, by TF Rib Eye X51 043 909B, sold to Jeremy Wilson; and a September bull calf, by NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET, sold to Shay Butts, Vale.
Mead Cattle Enterprises
Midville, Ga. | May 26
Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Tommy Carper, Dustin Layton
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
7 bulls
$73,000 $10,429
55 females $524,750 $9,541
62 overall $597,750 $9,641
22 embryos $8,525 $388
TOP BULL LOTS
$16,000 — THM Patriarch 4031 ET
DOB 9/15/2023, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast
156J ET, sold to W & A Hereford Farm LLC, Providence, N.C.
$15,000 — THM Barney 4030 ET
DOB 9/15/2023, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast
156J ET, sold to Kent Thames, Ft. Lawn, S.C.
$13,000 — THM Blackhawk 4036
DOB 9/21/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Painted Coyote Farm, Cottondale, Fla.
$13,000 — THM Trustee 4159 ET
DOB 11/16/2023, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Honeywood Farm, Barnesville. TOP FEMALE LOTS
$42,000 — THM K016 Millie 5026 ET
DOB 10/1/2024, by Huth CLC WF Deluxe K016, sold to The Last Farm LLC, Bradenton, Fla.
$20,000 — THM J338 Dahlia 4181
DOB 11/23/2023, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Mohican Herefords, Glenmont, Ohio.
$17,000 — THM 7014 Bodacious Lady 0159
DOB 11/10/2019, by THM Dude 7014 ET, sold to Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda, S.C.; and a September heifer calf, by THM Conasauga 2059 ET, sold to 4B Farms, Shelby, N.C.
$14,750 — THM 4013 Cashmere 1085
DOB 10/4/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET; and an October heifer calf, by THM Conasauga 2059 ET, sold to Berg Polled Herefords, Dalton, Ohio.
$14,000 — THM K016 Mazie 5046 ET
DOB 10/6/2024, by HUTH CLC WF Deluxe K016, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.
$14,000 — WHR 240G 591F Beefmaid 083K ET
DOB 3/25/2022, by Whitehawk Arthur 240G ET, consigned by White Hawk Ranch, Buchanan; and an August heifer calf, by Whitehawk 593F Cosmos 672J ET, sold to Weir Farm, Henson, Miss.
$13,750 — JLG 3097 Victra 5750
DOB 9/22/2019, by THM 719T Formidable 3097, sold to The Last Farm LLC; and an October heifer calf, by THM Conasauga 2059 ET, sold to Montgomery Farm, Blacksburg, S.C.
$12,000 — THM J338 Dalia 4176
DOB 11/21/2023, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to The Last Farm LLC.
$11,500 — THM 3018 Dahlia 2102 ET
DOB 11/10/2021, by THM 100W Reliable 3018 ET, sold to The Last Farm LLC; and an October heifer calf, by Mohican THM Yellowstone 43J, sold to Kyle Bush, Cynthiana, Ky.
$11,500 — THM 6005 Mariam 0054
DOB 10/1/2019, by THM Ever Ready 6005 ET, sold to Wells Farm, Corbin, Ky.; and an October heifer calf, by THM Conasauga 2059 ET, sold to Hi-Top Hereford Farm, McMinnville, Tenn.
$11,250 — THM GOF 79G Victra 2004 ET
DOB 8/29/2021, by NJW 11B Authorize 79G ET, sold to Terrace Farms, Lexington, N.C.; and an October heifer calf, by Mohican THM Yellowstone 43J, sold to Lamb Bros. Beef, Menomonie, Wis.
Buck Cattle Co.
Madill, Okla. | May 31
Auctioneer: Steve Bonham
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average 73 females $574,950 $7,876
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Support the Hereford influence at these video sales.
Even if you’re not trading cattle, summer and fall video sales offer Hereford breeders unmatched opportunity to interact with commercial cow-calf producers, cattle buyers and marketing representatives to promote your program and make new connections. American Hereford Association (AHA) team members will also be in attendance at many of these sales and will be available to visit about the various programs and resources available through the Association.
“You can’t help but get even more excited when you see the strong demand for Hereford-influenced genetics at these sales,” says Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs. “Every breeder who attends one of these sales adds weight to the collective presence of the Hereford breed at the sale. People notice.”
Video Markets
Sale Dates Market Location
July 1
July 7-11
July 8
July 14-16
July 21-23
July 24
July 28-Aug. 1
July 30
Aug. 11-12
Aug. 12-13
Aug. 14
Aug. 18-22
Aug. 18-19
Aug. 20
Sept. 3-4
Sept. 11
Sept. 15
Sept. 16
Dec. 2
Cattle Country Video’s High Plains Showcase Laramie, Wyo.
Superior Livestock’s Week in the Rockies Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Cattle Drive Video Market Boise, Idaho
Western Video Market Reno, Nev.
Northern Livestock Video Auction’s Summertime Classic Billings, Mont.
LiveAg Video Auction Boise, Idaho
Superior Livestock’s Video Royale Winnemucca, Nev.
Cattle Drive Video Market Cheyenne, Wyo.
Western Video Market Cheyenne, Wyo.
Cattle Country Video’s Oregon Trail Classic Gering, Neb.
LiveAg Video Auction Casper, Wyo.
Superior Livestock’s Big Horn Classic Sheridan, Wyo.
Northern Livestock Video Auction’s Early Fall Preview Billings, Mont.
Cattle Drive Video Market Salt Lake City, Utah
Superior Livestock’s Labor Day Video Auction Hudson Oaks, Texas
Cattle Country Video’s Frontier Fall Roundup Torrington, Wyo.
Northern Livestock Video Auction’s Fall Premier Billings, Mont.
Western Video Market Ogallala, Neb.
Western Video Market Reno, Nev.
Hereford-influenced specials
Hereford breeders can also lend their collective support to a growing number of Hereford-influenced feeder calf and replacement heifer sales.
Hereford-influenced Feeder Specials
Sale Dates Sale
Sept. 16 Fall Hereford Feeder Calf Special
Nov. 17
Location
Mitchell Livestock Marketing Mitchell, S.D.
Mississippi Hereford Association Feeder Calf Sale
Lincoln County Livestock Commission Brookhaven, Miss.
Dec. 4 Traditions Certified Hereford Influence Sale
Dec. 11
Jan. 3, 2026
Feb. 19, 2026
Blue Grass Stockyards South Stanford, Ky.
Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale
Blue Grass Stockyards South Lexington, Ky.
Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale
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Homozygous Polled
Maternal sib to Oshoto, high selling bull in the 2024 NWSS Yard Sale
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Embryos Available on HH ILR Miss Forward 1144J ET.
OUR HERD IS GROWING
The Hayhurst, Knust and Linville Families 14477 S. Carlisle St., Terre Haute, IN 47802 812-236-0804 Terry’s cell terryahayhurst@gmail.com
201 W. S.R. 58 Edwardsport, IN 47528 812-328-6258
Gordon Clinkenbeard 821-881-8988 cell gjclink@hotmail.com Clinkenbeard Farms
90-Day Bred Recips
Registered Hereford Cattle Herd West Terre Haute, IN
Matt – 812-870-6968 mmarion.coalcreekcattle@gmail.com
Megan – 812-870-3620
Rachel – 812-230-6689
Tanner – 254-485-5080
Bruce, Shoshanna, Blake, Ashley, Jordan and Brian 4072 E. 500 S. Waldron, IN 46182 317-407-3618 cell bruceeverhart56@gmail.com
Duncan Family 1264 N. Mountain Rd. Wingate, IN 47994
David cell 765-366-0295 davidandjilld@aol.com www.ableacrescattle.com Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer
2538 State Rd. 122 Richmond, IN 47374 765-969-2243 lee@elzehereford.com
ccowles@hereford.org
Brian, Janelle, Collin and Landon Deatsman 5708 North 200 East Leesburg, Indiana 46538 Brian Cell: 574-527-6679 gdeatsman@hotmail.com Visit our website! www.deatsman.com
765-585-1105 casey.hampton@me.com 3013 W. State Rd. 38 West Lebanon, IN 47991
Kottkamp Family 2261 E. U.S. Hwy. 40 Clayton, IN 46118 Dale 317-752-7523 Dylan 317-752-3267 kottkampcattle@gmail.com
Since 1953 1490N Co. Rd. 1150W Norman, IN 47264 jccattleco7@gmail.com 50 YEAR BREEDER
Genetics That Build Herds From the Heart of Texas —
Our operations in North Central Texas focus on raising registered Herefords and commercial seedstock to meet the needs of progressive cattle producers.
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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
Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May
553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com
High Cotton Bull Sale Last Monday in October
CALIFORNIA
PEDRETTI RANCHES
Brandon Theising
805-526-2195 P.O. Box 1019 805-358-2115 cell Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 brandon@pwgcoinc.com www.pwgcattle.com
Steve Lambert Family 2938 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell 530-624-5256 lambertranchherefords.com
Jim McDougald Manager 559-822-2178 McDougald Family 559-822-2289
Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626
Herefords & Angus Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell morrellranches@yahoo.com 5640 Co. Rd. 65 Willows, CA 95988
Cell 530-218-5507
Cell 530-682-5808 The Brand You Can Count On MORRELL RANCHES
GEORGIA
ILLINOIS
Polled Herefords • Brafords
Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, Ga 31560
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
Family Agri-Business Since 1933
Baker Farms
1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364
Fred Debby
Sarah • Susan John 815-672-3491 • Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984
HEREFORDS
Dan Bixler
7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com
Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627
Gary’s cell 217-827-2761 Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.
Burns Polled Hereford farm
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
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
Hobbs Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 Office 217-529-8878 Greg 217-725-7095
Randy and Jamie Mullinix 997 Twp. Rd. 150E Toulon, IL 61483 309-995-3013 Randy 309-853-6565 • Jamie 309-853-7674 purplereign76@gmail.com • www.purplereigncattle.com
SAYRE HEREFORD FARM
Tim and Tracie Sayre Seely, Kendi and Kira Sayre 13188 Virginia Rd. • Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143 sayreherefords@gmail.com Scott, Kim, Emilee and Ben Holt 20083 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607 Ben 208-546-2310 | Scott 208-365-8141 | holtcattle.com
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
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
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
MISSOURI
Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com
SCH Polled Herefords
Samuel C. and Linda Hunter • 301-824-4771 13651 Newcomers Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742
HERD SIRES: KCF Bennett York D377, KCF Bennett D367 G391, KCF Bennett 776 G413 and SCH Sensation D503 G4
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
HOME 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
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
e ggers sout H view farms
Tim and Philip Eggers 25750 476th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Tim cell 605-929-6560
Philip cell 605-351-5438 eggerssouthviewfarms@gmail.com I-29 Bull Run Sale 2nd Saturday in March
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
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
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
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
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
MARBLELATION!
SUNNY HILL RANCH
Horned and Polled
Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters
4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161 texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org
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
2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050 Jake Rees 801-668-8613 Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747 Herefords & Angus ReesCattle.com reescattle@gmail.com
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
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
Private Treaty Sales and Annual Production Sale in April
Selling Herefords for 80 years P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933 Dale 307-780-8232 Ron 307-747-3897
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
Marty, Shannon, Matt and Derrick Wilcox 17912 S. Hwy. 195 Spangle, WA 99031 509-953-2535 – Marty www.wilcoxfamilycattle.com
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
ircc@nexicom.net elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com
www.JamesFBessler.com Jim@JamesFBessler.com
4812 McBreyer Pl. Fort Worth, TX 76244-6083 O: 817-562-8980 • Fax: 817-562-8981
Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer
5880 State Hwy. 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750
Home: 405-375-6630 Cell: 405-368-1058
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
simsplusllc@gmail.com www.simsplusllc.com
Calendar of Events
“Calendar of Events” is a listing of Hereford sales and events known to our staff. Italicized dates denote shows and events. Non-italicized dates denote sales. To make the calendar concise we have used the following abbreviations: association, assn.; international, int’l; junior, jr.; mountain, mtn.; national, nat’l; northeast, NE; northwest, NW; performance tested, PT; southeast, SE; southwest, SW; and university, Un.
JULY
1 Cattle Country Video’s High Plains Showcase, Laramie, Wyo.
1 Final Faces of Leadership Registration Deadline
7-11 Superior Livestock’s Week in the Rockies, Steamboat Springs, Colo.
8 Cattle Drive Video Market, Boise, Idaho
12-18 VitaFerm® Jr. Nat’l Hereford Expo, Louisville, Ky.
14-16 Western Video Market, Reno, Nev.
21-23 Northern Livestock Video Auction’s Summertime Classic, Billings, Mont.
22-23 Ohio State Fair, Columbus
24 LiveAg Video Auction, Boise, Idaho
24 Stellpflug Cattle Co. Inaugural Female Sale, Guernsey, Wyo.
25 Ad deadline for September Hereford World
25-26 Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Assn. Convention & Trade Show, Norman
25 Mason Dixon Hereford Assn. Show, Dunbar, Pa.
28-8/1 Superior Livestock’s Video Royale, Winnemucca, Nev.
30 Cattle Drive Video Market, Cheyenne, Wyo.
30-8/2 Faces of Leadership Conference, Gray Summit, Mo.
31 Indiana State Fair Open Show, Indianapolis
AUGUST
3 Indiana State Fair Jr. Show, Indianapolis
4-6 Texas A&M Un. Beef Cattle Short Course, College Station
5 Wisconsin State Fair Jr. Show, W. Allis
7 Illinois State Fair Jr. Show, Springfield
9 Illinois State Fair Open Show, Springfield
9 State Fair of West Virginia Jr. Show, Lewisburg
9 Wisconsin State Fair Open Show, W. Allis
10 Missouri State Fair, Sedalia
11-12 Western Video Market, Cheyenne, Wyo.
12-13 Cattle Country Video’s Oregon Trail Classic, Gering, Neb.
14 Iowa State Fair, Des Moines
14 LiveAg Video Auction, Casper, Wyo.
14 Upper Peninsula State Fair, Escanaba, Mich.
14 Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo, Douglas
16 State Fair of West Virginia Open Show, Lewisburg
