May/June 2023 Hereford World Magazine

The voice of the American Hereford Association | May/June 2023

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Sept. 15, 2023

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Other Features

44 Protect and Vaccinate Prevent pinkeye in two easy steps. — by Lowell T. Midla

48 Not all Traits are Created Equal Drive genetic change at an accelerated pace with carcass phenotypes. — by Leoma Wells

52 BOLD Steps

NJHA members hone skills and forge relationships. — by Tar Tut

Cover photo: “Taste the Tradition,” photo courtesy of Certified Hereford Beef®.

page 44

World’s Perspective

by Sydnee Shive

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Feed your family CHB and feed your calves in a Hereford Feedout Program.

“Well done is better than well said.”

— Benjamin Franklin

“Pay less attention to what men say. Just watch what they do.”

— Dale Carnegie

“Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.”

— Mark Twain

“The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.”

— Confucius

It’s an adage most of us learned when we were young, and it’s one that’s been around for centuries. It can be phrased many ways; but its meaning is universal — what you do, means more than what you say. It’s applicable to most environments and scenarios, whether it’s at home, in the workplace or classroom, on the ranch or at the grocery store.

For instance, Hereford bulls designated as Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) Sires of Distinction listed in this issue resulted from breeders’ deliberate aims and execution.

The Hereford Feedout Program (HFP) is another example of Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics taking steps to discover genetic value in the name of improvement. Program participants feed as few as five head at HRC Feed Yards in Scott City, Kan., receiving feedlot and carcass performance. Cattle in the program are candidates for CHB and are marketed on the U.S. Premium Beef® Grid.

Of course, building demand for CHB requires deliberate action, too. Start in your home, at the kitchen table. Find CHB at a store or restaurant near you by using CertifiedHerefordBeef. com/where-to-buy. Ask for it at restaurants that don’t serve CHB. Make it a goal to visit establishments with

CHB on the menu or CHB in their meat case. Serve it at large gatherings, like sales, events and parties. Create conversation about CHB, while making it a mainstay in your home.

Delivery dates for the fall HFP are June 10-14. You can arrange to send full-pen groups (more than 50 head) to HRC Feed Yards at any time. Find out about these and other commercial opportunities at Hereford.org/commercial.

In this issue

The May/June Hereford World celebrates Certified Hereford Beef. In this issue, you’ll find how the 18th annual Power of Meat (PM) report released by the Meat Institute and FMI – the Food Industry Association influences CHB on Page 28. Consumers are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases, according to the report. This year’s list of CHB Sires of Distinction begins on Page 32. The program recognizes Hereford bulls excelling on the rail and in bottom-line profit potential in the feedlot. In 2023, 1,112 bulls made the list.

In this issue, we also provide previews for the upcoming VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo, July 8-14 in Madison, Wis. The schedule for the event and other information can be found beginning on Page 54.

National Junior Hereford Association members attended the second annual BOLD Conference. A recap of the fun-filled networking and leadership development event is on Page 52.

June 21 marks the official beginning of summer. Make it a good one, and don’t forget to serve Certified Hereford Beef at your barbeques, cookouts and other gatherings. Don’t just ask for Certified Hereford Beef; make it a kitchen staple.

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

Contacts

| American Hereford Association

Address: 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153

816-842-3757 • Fax 816-243-1314

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AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa

Vice president

Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo.

Directors

Term expires 2023

Whitey Hunt, Madison, Ga.

Becky King-Spindle, Moriarty, N.M.

Term expires 2024

Jerome Ollerich, Winner, S.D.

Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va.

Term expires 2025

Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas

Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio

Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo.

Term expires 2026

Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.

Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Executive vice president

Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org

Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement

Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org

Chief financial officer

Leslie Mathews, lmathews@hereford.org

Director of records department

Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org

Director of youth activities and foundation

Amy Cowan, acowan@hereford.org

National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant

Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org

Associate director of youth marketing and education

Chloé Fowler, cfowler@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor

Laura Loschke, lloschke@hereford.org

Director of communications and digital content

Taylor Belle Matheny, tmatheny@hereford.org

Audio-visual specialist

Kelsey Vejraska, kvejraska@hereford.org

Office assistant and event coordinator

Emily Wood, ewood@hereford.org

| Certified Hereford Beef Staff President and chief executive officer

Amari Seiferman, aseiferman@herefordbeef.org

Brand manager

Ty Ragsdale, tragsdale@herefordbeef.org

Marketing manager

Brenyn Burkholder, bburkholder@herefordbeef.org

| Commercial Programs

Director of commercial programs

Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org

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

| Hereford World Staff

Director of field management and seedstock marketing

Joe Rickabaugh, jrick@hereford.org

Production manager

Caryn Vaught, cvaught@hereford.org

Executive editor

Wes Ishmael, wishmael@hereford.org

Managing editor

Sydnee Shive, sshive@hereford.org

Assistant editor

Katie Maupin Miller, kcommunicates@gmail.com

Advertising coordinator

Alison Marx, amarx@hereford.org

Creative services coordinator

Bailey Lewis, blewis@hereford.org

Editorial designer/assistant

Cindy Himmelberg

Graphic designers

Sharon Blank and Teri Wolfgang

Contributing writers

Lowell T. Midla and Leoma Wells

| Field Staff

Western Region – Contact Joe Rickabaugh

Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ore., Utah and Wash.

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

North Central Region – Contact Joe Rickabaugh Kan., Minn., Neb., S.D., and central Canada

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

Southwest Region – Cord Weinheimer Ark., La., N.M., Okla. and Texas 5303 Greenbriar Rd., Madisonville, TX 77864 830-456-3749, cweinheimer@hereford.org

Eastern Region – Tommy Coley Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 1284 Stage Coach Rd., Sewanee, TN 37375 815-988-7051, tcoley@hereford.org

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

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

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Striking the Balance Breed Focus

by Jack Ward

Meeting consumer beef demand requires focusing on productivity as much as focusing on the end-product.

Domestic beef demand remains resilient despite historically high retail beef prices. International demand for U.S. beef was record-large last year for both volume and value. Both have to do with product quality, the dependable supply and the relative affordability due to increasing beef industry efficiency.

Strong demand also stems from consumer confidence in the safety of U.S. beef, borne by adhering to stringent federal regulations and inspection.

As much as anything, though, demand is based on beef’s extraordinary nutritional value.

Eating beef provides essential nutrients, including protein, iron and B vitamins. A single 3-ounce serving supplies 25 grams of protein, about 50% of the recommended daily value.

Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) consumers get all of that plus the incredible eating experience due to the brand’s genetic and quality standards. You will find a list of CHB Sires of Distinction in this issue.

May is U.S. Beef Month, which is also the unofficial start to grilling season. It is an appropriate time to share the benefits of beef with consumers. It is also a time to celebrate cattle producers who work 365 days each year to feed a growing world population in a sustainable manner.

Balancing product and production

There were 28.9 million beef cows in the U.S. at the beginning of this year, according to USDA’s most recent Cattle report. That was 4% less than the previous year. Due to extended drought and challenges to profitability, the total number of cattle and calves is nearing historically low levels. When moisture and forage allow, the U.S. beef industry needs to expand by at least 2.5 million cows.

Planned crossbreeding and breed complementarity offer the industry an incredible opportunity to reduce inputs

and increase outputs as the national cow herd rebuilds. Disciplined crossbreeding provides unmatched scope for individual producers and the collective industry to enhance both economic and environmental sustainability.

I recently came across a quote in the Schuler Red Angus sale book. It came from Jim Gosey, University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef cattle specialist emeritus, back in 1999.

“Obviously, cows have to be bred to fit their environment/resource base and their progeny have to produce desirable consumer beef. However, genetic antagonisms between traits and other management factors result in mismatches that occur between optimum cow fitness and optimum carcass fitness. Fortunately, the knowledge base that can be used to manage some of these mismatches has grown in recent years. Given time, effort and commitment, a rancher can develop an action plan to produce not a perfect fit, but a profitable compromise between ‘cow goals’ and ‘carcass goals.’”

I believe Gosey’s message is incredibly profound as the nation’s commercial producers prepare to expand the cow herd. We must always keep the end-product and consumer needs at the top of our list, but producers must also keep the “cow goals” in mind. Direct and maternal heterosis does pay. Fertility and longevity have long been documented as the most vital traits for sustained cow-calf profitability. Hereford’s advantage in efficiency, disposition and adaptability, along with its strong focus on carcass traits, makes Hereford genetics a logical choice to add more productivity and profit potential to the national herd.

In closing, the U.S. will celebrate Memorial Day on May 29. Thanks to each of you who served or are currently serving to protect our freedom.

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

Keep the Hammer Down Performance Matters

by Shane Bedwell

Opportunity comes with responsibility.

Congratulations to the breeders behind the many Certified Hereford Beef® Sires of Distinction (see Page 32). Your dedication to breeding cattle with the end-product in mind is commendable. Building proof of genetics excelling in potential feedlot and carcass performance is critical to the breed, which is why these sires are honored.

Keep cutting deep

We are in interesting times with a shrinking cow herd — the smallest inventory since 1962 — and lingering drought that is threatening an even smaller beef cow herd next year. Demand is going to be greater than ever for almost any kind of cattle because numbers are going to be so tight. There will be plenty of temptation to let some bulls squeak by that are just average. Doing so would be a disservice to the hard-won expansion of Hereford demand. We must keep the hammer down on offering commercial cow-calf producers bulls that can help them be profitable.

This spring and winter, I have heard from many about the flurry of new customers, producers who haven’t used a Hereford bull in years, if ever. This is obviously cause for celebration, but the genetics must deliver. If they don’t, these new customers likely won’t return next year or for generations.

Many commercial producers are test driving Hereford for the first time as a new generation takes the reins. They have seen the saturation of black-hided cattle, accompanied by decreased fertility and increased input costs. This next generation is heterosis savvy and knows good cattle are more than just hide color. More than ever, the Hereford breed must consistently provide the very best product possible. If that is accomplished, then these new customers will return next year, likely for the next generation and probably the one after that.

Recently, I sat beside a young commercial cattleman at a bull sale. I was overjoyed by his enthusiasm for the breed. He used Hereford semen to AI his black heifers for the first-time last year. He told me that he loved the resulting baldy calves so much that he needed more. He bought two herd bulls at the sale for an average of $20,000. He has totally bought in to what Hereford can accomplish for him and is willing to pay for the top genetics that fit his program. He bought the bulls because they were phenotypically good and had expected progeny differences (EPDs) that excelled for the traits important to his operation.

Now is the time to double down and deliver more than ever. I encourage you to keep pushing the needle where you can for your environment, and most importantly, for your customers’ needs. Certified Hereford Beef Sires of Distinction offer you great opportunities to accomplish this goal. As always keep them sound.

Join your peers at BIF

I invite everyone to attend the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium, July 3-7 in Calgary, Alberta. A strong Hereford presence at this event is important, as new ideas and thoughts are exchanged regarding genetic evolution and performance programs. Additionally, breeders have a lot to be proud of when it comes to the level of advancement being made in herds across the country.

For registration information and a conference schedule, visit BeefImprovement.org. I hope you can find time to attend this important event.

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.

We would like to thank everyone that expressed interest and purchased genetics in our Annual Southern Belles Female Production Sale. Good luck with your genetic purchases and if you ever need any assistance please don’t hesitate to give us a call.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023 - ANNUAL BULL SALE

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 - SOUTHERN BELLES ANNUAL FEMALE SALE

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MyHerd, Your Animal Search Member Service

by Laura Loschke

As promised, we’re diving into more specific functions in the MyHerd search tools. Let’s start with a basic Animal Search and then how to save that search.

First, hover over the Search Tools and click “Animal Search.” You can expand or collapse a category by clicking the arrow to the right of the category title. Click the “Registration Number” field to search by a registration number. A box will open where you can type the registration number(s) for which animal(s) you’re searching or copy a list of registration numbers saved in a different document and then paste that list of registration numbers into the box.

Once you enter your registration number(s), click “Save.” To add more search criteria or to turn on the specific information you want to see on your search results, scroll up and down through the different categories on the left-hand side of the webpage. Click the arrow to the right of the category heading to open that category. If you want to see that specific piece of information included with your search results, click on the “eye” icon, so it displays blue. If the eye icon is blue, that information will be included with your Animal Search results. If the eye icon is displayed in black, the information will not be shown in your results.

You can also search by specific expected progeny difference (EPD) ranges. Click on the arrow to the left of the particular EPD, and boxes will populate below to search by entering a minimum and maximum EPD figure.

Once you select all of your specific search criteria, scroll back to the top and click “Search.” Your results will appear to the right. To see more of the results (widthwise), click the red arrow bar to the left of your results. This will collapse the search criteria boxes, allowing more screen space to view the results. Once your results have populated, you can download these results by clicking the button that reads “Download CSV.”

Save your search

If you often use these criteria to search, you can save the search criteria you’ve created as a “Saved Search.” Once you have all your search criteria entered, click the drop-down arrow for “Saved Searches” (at the top of your search section). Then, click “Save New.” A box will pop up where you can name the search and add a short description. For example, maybe this is how you search for popular AI bulls so that the description could be “AI Bulls.”

Once you’re finished, click “Save.” Now, that search is saved. To view your saved searches, hover over the “Search Tools” menu and select “Saved Animal Searches.” You will see all saved searches, and you can then click on the search you want to view. You’ll see the list of animals last searched with your saved search criteria, including what data points you want to display.

Help with a click or call

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

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

Board Action

Spring Board Meeting Update

Finance

David Kuebelbeck, UMB Bank portfolio manager, and Brande Anderson, UMB Bank senior institutional relationship manager, reported to the Board that the American Hereford Association (AHA) operating reserve and Hereford Legacy Fund investments were within policy guidelines and have seen growth in the current fiscal year. Leslie Mathews, AHA chief financial officer, shared that AHA consolidated net income through February 2023 is ahead of budget without unrealized appreciation/depreciation.

Show and Sale

The AHA unanimously approved the following judges for the 20232024 National Shows:

• 2023 Keystone International Livestock Exposition: Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Texas

• 2023 American Royal: Tim Schaeffer, Indiana

• 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition: Max Stotz, Oklahoma

• 2023 Western States Hereford Show: Jirl Buck, Oklahoma

• 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress National Show: Kyle Colyer, Idaho

• 2024 National Western Stock Show: Terri Barber, New Mexico, and Mary Barber, Texas

• 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show: Todd Herman, Ohio

The AHA unanimously approved the following judges for the 2024 National pen and carload shows:

• 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress Pen: Jeff Gooden, Missouri; Ryan Topp, North Dakota; Jan Ward, Wyoming.

• 2024 National Western Pen and Carload Show: David Burns, Tennessee; Dan Fawcett, South Dakota; Blake Ochsner, Wyoming.

The Board unanimously approved the following list of judges submitted by the National Junior Hereford Association board of directors for the 2023-2024 junior shows at the American Royal, North American International Livestock Exposition, Cattlemen’s Congress and National Western Stock Show.

• Danny Harker, Indiana

• Dustin Frank, Colorado

• Brian Fox, Colorado

• Jon DeClerk, Texas

• Jerrod Arthur, Oklahoma

The Board voted unanimously to support the following names for the show point system tiers:

• Level I Points for 2023-2024 is Cattlemen’s Congress

• Level II Points for 2023-2024 is Keystone International Livestock Exposition, American Royal, North American International Livestock Exposition, Western States Hereford Show, National Western Stock Show and Fort Worth Stock Show

• Regional Shows

The Board voted unanimously to approve the following auctioneers for the next three National Sales:

• Eddie Burks, 2024

• Joe Goggins, 2025

• Cody Lowderman, 2026

Hereford Publications Inc.

The Board voted unanimously to change the name of the commercial tabloid issues of the Hereford World to Baldy Advantage. The Board also voted unanimously to change the size and paper quality of the four tabloid issues and increase the advertising rates for the seven glossy issues to match tabloid-issue advertising rates:

• Full page (4C) $1,320

• ½ page (4C) $990

• ¼ page (4C) $770

• Full page (BW) $880

• ½ page (BW) $550

• ¼ page (BW) $330

Bylaws amendments

The Board voted unanimously to support the following amendments to the AHA Bylaws.

1. The Bylaws of the Association are hereby amended by deleting Section 2 of Article V in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

Section 2. Nomination of Delegates.

(a) With respect to the process for the nomination and election of delegates for each calendar year, each Active Member for whom the Association’s records reflect an e-mail address on April 1 of such calendar year may elect to effectuate the process for that calendar year through either electronic means or by U.S. mail. Each Active Member shall make such election in the manner specified by the

The American Hereford Association Board of Directors met April 4-5 in Kansas City, Mo.

Association. Each Active Member for whom the Association’s records reflect an e-mail address on April 1, but who has not made an election, shall be deemed to have elected to effectuate such delegate nomination and election process by U.S. mail. Each Active Member for whom the Association’s records do not reflect an e-mail address on April 1 shall effectuate such delegate nomination and election process by U.S. mail.

(b) Any Active Member may nominate as a delegate candidate any Active Member (including himself or herself) who is primarily doing business in the state of the nominator. Each Active Member, whether an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization or entity, shall be entitled to nominate only one (1) delegate candidate. If an Active Member is a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization or entity, only one (1) partner or officer of the partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization or entity, as the case may be, may be nominated as a delegate candidate. If a Representative is also an Active Member individually, such Representative may be nominated as an individual delegate candidate. However, no Active Member will be eligible to represent more than one membership entity.

(c) The Association shall, on or before April 1 (or, if not a Business Day, as defined below, the next Business Day) of each year, notify all members that Active Members have the right to nominate delegates. Such notice shall be by publication in the Hereford World or some other publication of general circulation amongst breeders and owners of Hereford cattle. On or before May 1 of each year (or, if not a Business Day, as defined below, the next Business Day), the Association shall:

(i) Notify each Active Member who has elected to effectuate the delegate nomination and election

process by electronic means of such Active Member’s right to nominate one (1) delegate, together with instructions for submitting such nomination. Such notice shall be by e-mail at the most recent e-mail address designated by such Active Member as reflected on the records of the Association; and

(ii) Notify each Active Member who has not elected to effectuate the delegate nomination and election process by electronic means of such Active Member’s right to nominate one (1) delegate, together with instructions for submitting such nomination. Such notice shall be by U.S. mail at the most recent mailing address designated by such Active Member as reflected on the records of the Association.

All nominations for delegates shall be submitted to the independent auditing firm designated, from time to time, by the Board of Directors of the Association. May 31 of each calendar year (or, if not a Business Day, as defined below, the next Business Day) shall be the last day for the Association’s independent auditing firm to receive any nominations submitted by electronic means. Nominations submitted by U.S. mail must be postmarked by May 31 of each calendar year (or, if not a Business Day, as defined below, the next Business Day).

At the time that the Association notifies each Active Member of the right to nominate one (1) delegate, the Association shall notify each Active Member of the applicable deadline for nominations. “Business Day” shall mean each day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday under Federal law.

(d) In the event that the number of delegate candidates from a state is less than the number of delegates to which such state is entitled, then (i) the Active Members from such state shall be deemed to have voted for such delegate candidates as delegates, and (ii) such state’s secretary shall be entitled to nominate candidates for the unfilled

delegate positions and the Active Members from such state shall be deemed to have voted for such candidates as delegates.

2. The Bylaws of the Association are hereby amended by deleting Section 3(a) of Article V in its entirety and by inserting, in lieu thereof, the following:

Section 3. Election of Delegates.

(a) With respect to the election of delegates, except as set forth in Article V, Section 1(b) hereof, each Active Member shall be entitled to vote, as described herein and in the Association’s Articles of Incorporation, only for a delegate or delegates to represent the state in which the Active Member is primarily doing business. Each Active Member shall have the right to cast as many votes in the aggregate as shall equal the number of votes to which the Active Member is entitled (calculated pursuant to the Association’s Articles of Incorporation) multiplied by the number of delegates to be elected from the state in which the Active Member is primarily doing business; provided, however, that an Active Member must cast an equal number of votes for each delegate candidate for whom the Active Member is voting; and provided, further, that an Active Member may not cast more than the number of votes to which the Active Member is entitled (as calculated according to (a) through (e) of Article VI of the Articles of Incorporation of the Association) for any one delegate candidate. No quorum requirements shall be applicable to the election of delegates, it being the intent that the number of Active Members who vote in the election of delegates in any particular state is irrelevant. On or before July 1 of each year (or, if not a Business Day, as defined herein, the next Business Day), the Association shall:

(i) Send to each Active Member who has elected to effectuate the delegate nomination and election process by electronic means an e-mail setting forth the instructions continued on page 19...

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.

Board Announcements

Choose your voting delegates

Each year at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., voting delegates representing each state cast ballots to determine three new AHA Board members.

A nominating committee selects a slate of Board nominees. However, all active adult AHA members have the opportunity to provide input to the election process via their selection of state voting delegates.

Active adult AHA members should receive information about how to nominate themselves or another active adult AHA member to serve as a voting delegate. Take part in the Board election process by nominating the AHA member(s) who will represent you in electing the next AHA Board members.

In early May, eligible members will receive information about how to nominate voting delegates. Replies will be due by May 31.

Hall of Fame/Hall of Merit nominations due June 1 Nominations for the AHA’s Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit are due June 1. Recipients will be honored at the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in October.

The Hall of Fame honor recognizes Hereford breeders who have influenced the advancement of the breed. The Hall of Merit honor commends individuals who have greatly influenced the cattle industry.

You may submit your nomination online by visiting Hereford.org.

Please contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org for more nomination information.

Century and Golden Breeder nominations due June 1

Generational Hereford breeders are celebrated during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference. The Century Breeder recognition honors families and operations in the Hereford business for 100 years. The Golden Breeder program recognizes those in the business for 50 years. You will find the nomination form at AmericanHerefordAssociation. formstack.com/forms/golden_ century_breeders. For questions or more information, contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org.

Association News

Attend Cattlemen’s Conference Cattlemen’s Conference: Blueprint for the Future, will be May 24-25 at Oklahoma State University. Early registration is open through May 5, costs $200 and includes all sessions, meals, breaks and a social hour. On-site registration will be available for $250. For more information, visit CattlemensCongress.com.

2023 BIF Convention

This year’s Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium will be in Calgary, Alberta, July 3-6. Discuss the latest genetic innovations and applications with seedstock breeders, commercial producers and researchers. Visit BeefImprovement.org for more information.

Marketing

Herd Bull and Reference edition advertising

Don’t miss out on the advertising opportunities in July’s 100th

Herd Bull and Reference Edition

of the Hereford World. The final deadline for all advertising materials is Friday, May 26. A late fee of 10% will be assessed on materials received after the final deadline. Contact your AHA field representative to reserve your space.

Feature your program in the Hereford Register

The 16th edition of the Hereford Register will be published in the July Hereford World.

These “yellow pages” of Hereford breeders located in the U.S. and Canada feature a listing of July advertisers with a quarter-page or larger ad and July seedstock advertisers. Listings include name, address, telephone number, email address and website. If you are not a July Hereford World advertiser, listings can be purchased for $50.

Listings are organized by state and then alphabetized by ranch or farm name. Seedstock ads at the end of the section are available for $385 per inch per year.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 26. For more information, contact Alison Marx at amarx@hereford.org.

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Entries open for JNHE

Online entries are open for the 2023 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). Visit JrHereford.org to enter and receive more information. Please note all entries must be completed online.

JNHE participants must pay $5 to participate in showmanship and judging. All showmanship and judging contestants must pre-enter by June 1 and pay the entry fee at

that time. All JNHE participants must be National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members.

JNHE entry deadlines

Early bird online entry deadline

($20 discount per entry): May 15

Final ownership and entry deadline: June 1

If you have questions about the online entry process or

AHA election process

JNHE, contact Bailey Clanton at bclanton@hereford.org or Amy Cowan at acowan@hereford.org.

NJHA board applications open

Twelve Hereford juniors serve each year on the NJHA board of directors. Every year, four board members are elected to three-year terms at the annual membership meeting, which is held

Each year three American Hereford Association (AHA) Directors retire from the Board and three new Directors are elected to succeed them.

The election procedure is a multi-step process.

1) Nomination of board candidates – The AHA Board of Directors executive committee selects a five-member nominating committee at-large. According to Section 3(a) of Article VI of the AHA Bylaws that were amended Oct. 29, 2015, the nominating committee shall nominate no less than three nor more than six candidates for election as Directors of the Association, each of whom shall be an active member or a representative of an active member at the time of nomination and shall submit the names of those candidates to delegates at the meeting of delegates. In addition, any delegate present in person may nominate any active member (including himself or herself) or any representative of an active member as a candidate for Director at the meeting of delegates.

2) Election of voting delegates – Each state elects voting delegates to attend the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., to vote on the slate of nominees. Each state is entitled to one delegate for every 750 Hereford registrations recorded from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2022. A state must have a minimum of 375 registrations to be entitled to one delegate. If the number of registrations exceeds 750 or any multiple thereof by 375 or more, the state will be entitled to an additional delegate or delegates. In addition, each state is allocated a delegate for the first 25 members and an additional delegate for every 100 members thereafter.

in conjunction with JNHE. During their term, directors develop and implement programs and events that serve junior Hereford members from across the nation. Candidate applications close June 1. Find more details at Hereford.org/youth/ NJHA/board.

3) State election of voting delegates – On May 1, delegate nomination postcards are sent to all eligible AHA members. Replies must be postmarked by May 31.

Each active member is asked to nominate one state candidate to be elected to serve as a delegate to the AHA Annual Membership Meeting. An active member is defined as a member that registered at least one animal in the calendar year preceding the year of the election.

In states where more nominations are received than voting delegates are allocated, a state delegate ballot will be sent to each active member to vote from a list of state nominees. Each active member will vote for the entitled number of state delegates.

Weighted votes

Each AHA member vote for their delegate will be weighted based on the number of registrations from the AHA member, as follows:

Principle place of doing business

Each active member must vote in the state that is his or her principle place of doing Hereford business, i.e. ranch or farm address must be in the same state in which he or she is voting.

Election schedule

May 1 AHA mails delegate nomination postcards.

May 31 Delegate nominations are due.

June Delegate ballot will be sent out to each active member. Each active member will be asked to vote for the corresponding number of delegate candidates allocated to each state.

Aug. 1 All delegate ballots must be returned.

Oct. 1 Elected state delegates are announced.

Oct. 21 Election of Directors by the delegates will take place at the assembly of state delegates during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City, Mo.

CHB Bites

Sharing CHB in Music City

Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) and iconic music make an enviable pairing.

“In a city like Nashville, there are so many places to dine that it would only make sense to serve a burger as legendary as the music, and that’s what a CHB patty can do for customers — create something memorable,” says Colin Campbell, National Beef sales and marketing manager.

Campbell and Joseph Sterle, National Beef director of field marketing, joined forces with the CHB team to showcase Certified Hereford Beef at the Performance Foodservice Nashville Spring Food Show in Nashville, Tenn., March 21.

present and tell the story of CHB to

passion for CHB and how much we believe in it and what it can do for their business.”

manager, and Brenyn Burkholder, CHB beef marketing manager, visited with Nashville-area restaurant owners and chefs about the Certified Hereford Beef brand, explaining the value it can add to their menus.

The team provided Certified Hereford Beef burgers and chuck short rib tacos to more than 1,200 guests.

“Nashville-area restaurant owners and chefs were impressed with the quality and taste of Certified Hereford Beef burgers and the chuck short rib tacos,” Ragsdale says. “Sampling these products and gauging customer interest opens the opportunity for PFG-Nashville to stock these items for their customers, which is a great opportunity for the brand.”

at the show.

CHB burger patties were especially popular among the restaurant owners and chefs, who expressed interest in adding them to their menus. Positive feedback from the event is expected to translate into increased sales and brand loyalty for Certified Hereford Beef.

“We are thankful for the opportunity to represent the brand at the show and to continue to share with area chefs and restaurant owners that if they want the best beef in their restaurants, it is Certified Hereford Beef,” Ragsdale says.

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

“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.

The team promoting Certified Hereford Beef at the Nashville show pictured (l to r) are: Ty Ragsdale, CHB brand manager; Joseph Sterle, National Beef director of field marketing; Brenyn Burkholder, CHB marketing manager; Colin Campbell, National Beef sales and marketing manager.

Certified Hereford Beef chuck short rib tacos with pickled red onion and cilantro were served to Nashville restaurant owners and chefs.

Chefs and restaurants impressed by the taste and the story

for voting for delegates using the on-line voting system maintained by the Association’s independent auditing firm. Each such e-mail shall provide that the Active Member may, in lieu of voting on-line, obtain and cast a ballot by U.S. mail. The Association shall send such e-mail to each Active Member by e-mail at the e-mail address designated by such Active Member as reflected on the records of the Association; and

(ii) Send to each Active Member who has not elected to effectuate the delegate nomination and election process by electronic means a ballot for the election of delegates, together with instructions for submitting such ballot to the Association’s independent auditing firm. The Association shall send such ballot to such Active Member by U.S. mail at the most recent mailing address designated by such Active Member as reflected on the records of the Association.

July 31 of each calendar year (or, if not a Business Day, as defined herein, the next Business Day) shall be the last day for Active Members to vote for delegates using the on-line voting system. Ballots submitted by U.S. mail must be postmarked by July 31 of each calendar year (or, if not a Business Day, as defined herein, the next Business Day). At the time that the Association sends the e-mails and ballots to the Active Members as aforesaid, the Association shall notify each Active Member of the applicable deadline. The on-line voting system maintained by the Association’s independent auditing firm shall:

(i) Authenticate each member’s identity;

(ii) Authenticate the validity of each electronic vote to ensure that the vote is not altered in transit;

(iii) Transmit a receipt to each member who casts an electronic vote; and

(iv) Store all electronic votes for recount, inspection, and review purposes.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shared that they had met by conference call to address an issue concerning the registration of a steer. A resolution was presented by the Executive Committee and was supported by majority vote.

Breed Improvement

Staff shared updates on various research projects and equipment updates at Olsen Ranches. Additionally, the Board voted unanimously to support suggested genetic evaluation model improvements for Calving EaseDirect (CE), Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) and Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF) expected progeny differences (EPDs).

Give and Take the First Step Youth Movement

Be a Go-Giver

by Lauren McMillan

I was gifted the book The Go-Giver, written by Bob

Burg and John Mann.

This book outlines The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success, which changed my approach to life. My National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board experience has also changed me, personally and professionally, for the better these past three years. Coincidentally, the book and my time on the board worked hand in hand to create eye-opening experiences.

The first law in the book is the Law of Value. The book explains your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment. A concept junior board members can easily apply. While juniors are prepping to run for the board,

Chairman

JW Cox, jwcox2009@gmail.com

Vice chairman

Ralston Ripp, ralstonripp@gmail.com

Communications chair

Libby Rushton, libbyrushton2001@gmail.com

Fundraising chair

Wesley Denton, dentonw@ksu.edu

Leadership chair

Tar Tut, tartut@outlook.com

Membership chair

Lauren McMillan, laurentmcmillan@gmail.com

Directors

Lauren Jones, ljherefords15@gmail.com

Logan McFatridge, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com

Kaylee McInvale, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com

Haley Mouser, msfherefords@gmail.com

Hannah Pearson, hjpearson001@gmail.com

Isaac Rhode, isaaceb2021@gmail.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan

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

leadership trainings. This creates a busy work environment, especially during the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo. However, each member enjoys assisting juniors. These actions relate to compensation; your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them. Servant leadership is a great example of how to apply the Law of Compensation to your actions each day.

Moving to the Law of Influence, we see how your influence is determined by placing other people’s interests first. We all know that sometimes there are days when your social battery is low. Even if this is the case, the board has taught me to find value in the people I am connecting with in that moment. These experiences have allowed me to network and learn about so many members’ passions that drive them to love the same breed I do. Now, I have various lifelong friendships just

from my influence on people and their influence on me.

Since these past three years have been all about learning and developing, it would be crazy of me to say that I have not developed myself. The Law of Authenticity explains you are the most valuable gift you can give. Reading this law in The Go-Giver made me reflect on what that meant in my life. Valuing yourself is the most important thing you can do in any job, friendship or experience. By constantly stepping outside my comfort zone on the board, I have truly gained confidence in who I am and found more success since then.

Lastly is the Law of Receptivity, meaning the key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving. As people, we do not love to hear what we are doing wrong, especially in the livestock industry. However, receiving feedback is beneficial to your future development. Change is never

Lauren McMillan, retiring NJHA Membership Chair

easy, but to improve we must change past habits. Serving in the maroon jacket, I have reflected by myself, and with others, on experiences that have now guided me to be better than before.

Before my time on the board, I never thought I would develop into the person I am today. I would like to thank all the family, friends, cheerleaders, supporters, mentors and believers I have had over the years. It may be hard to imagine incorporating these new laws into your everyday life; however, by taking one step at a time, you will find your own go-giving success.

Take the First Step

by Libby Rushton

I don’t think anyone will ever forget 2020. The uncertainty of life and of what tomorrow might bring was scary for everyone. I think back to that year and remember my time as a high school senior who was unsure of, but excited for, what was ahead of her. I was excited to graduate, start college and reach all of my goals, but COVID-19 seemed to bring it all to a halt. I had already decided that I wanted to run for the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors. It seemed like perfect timing, and I was more excited and passionate about the Hereford breed than ever before, but with all the uncertainty in the world, I began to doubt my decision. I doubted myself and my abilities. I doubted if I knew enough people or had been involved in enough events, and I doubted the goal

the past three years. There have been so many miles traveled, people met and memories made. This position has reminded me of my love for advocating for the livestock industry and has encouraged me to be a better leader.

I can’t help thinking about how many opportunities I would have lost if I had let my doubt win. I would have lost all the Hereford breed knowledge I have gained. I would have lost the cross-country connections I have made, and I would have missed out on getting to know some of my best friends. The only thing that stood between my dream and me was taking the first step.

So, I want to encourage you — don’t be afraid to take the first step toward your goals. You will never know just how much you can do if you don’t try.

At the BOLD Conference this year, I heard a quote that will stick with me forever: “There is no

growth in the comfort zone, and there’s no comfort in the growth zone.” As I have encountered young people throughout these three years, I hope I have inspired others to step out of their comfort zones. Looking back, I could not be more proud of how far I have come. I want to thank my family, my Tennessee Hereford “family,” and all my mentors and friends who encouraged me to keep taking those steps to get to where I am today. I know there is still so much more of my story to write, but I look back to the beginning and am so thankful for that very first step.

Libby Rushton, retiring NJHA Communications Chair

So, I want to encourage you — don’t be afraid to take the first step toward your goals. You will never know just how much you can do if you don’t try.

A Prosperous Partnership Foundation’s Focus

by Hannah Pearson

Many junior exhibitors recognize BioZyme Inc. as the brand behind VitaFerm SureChamp the BioZyme products in their barn or show box. Hereford youth can immediately spot the orange logo behind the VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), from the banners in the showring to the VitaFerm T-shirt day. For the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA), BioZyme’s support goes above and beyond the JNHE title sponsorship. BioZyme values the agricultural industry and its future leaders — supporting Hereford youth time and time again through continued generosity.

The BioZyme JNHE sponsorship allows the NJHA

to provide national junior show attendees with great opportunities in and out of the showring. Young people grow their networks, prepare for the future and get connected to potential employers through the JNHE, in large part due to BioZyme’s generosity.

The late Bob Norton, who was the CEO of BioZyme and a Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) board member, valued these connections. This was reflected during the 2022 JNHE, when the inaugural Bob Norton Excellence Award went to previous NJHA chairman, Cody Jensen, to celebrate Bob’s life and his contributions to young people in agriculture. Cody met Bob during his time on the NJHA board, maintained his relationship with Bob through college and accepted a job with BioZyme upon graduation.

Supporting the future

BioZyme also partnered with HYFA on Feed the Future, a program where BioZyme donated $1 to HYFA for every BioZyme brand bag or tub purchased by an American Hereford Association member. Through this program, BioZyme was able to

President

Ray Ramsey

317-462-7122, rayramsey77@gmail.com

Vice President

George Sprague

541-465-2188, gks@bar1ranch.com

Directors

Steve Folkman

920-474-7403, cnlfarm@execp.com

Nancy Keilty

231-228-6578, nancykeilty@mindspring.com

Jill Bielema

616-292-7476, jbielema@comcast.net

Katie Colyer

208-599-2962, katie@hereford.com

Bill King

505-220-9909, bill@billkingranch.com

Kathy Buchholz

214-537-1306, kathy@gkbcattle.com

Director of youth activities

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

HerefordYouthFoundation.org

give thousands of dollars to NJHA members to support scholarship, leadership, education and specific NJHA programs. Examples include the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout, which fit BioZyme’s goal to promote the future of agriculture. BioZyme’s support and belief in the NJHA help make the Fed Steer Shootout, and other youth development opportunities, a success.

The NJHA appreciates BioZyme’s and the Norton family’s long-standing support and looks forward to working together for years to come. BioZyme and the Norton family have made a lasting impact on the Hereford breed and its young people, and their continued support promises a bright future.

Editor’s note: Hannah Pearson serves on the NJHA board of directors.

COUNTLESS RANCHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FRUSTRATION OF LOSING

THEIR CALVING BOOKS.

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Exciting Events Hereford Women

by Marlena Ballinger

National Hereford Women (NHW) has been busy planning several events for 2023. Some of those events include The Gathering, Catch-A-Vibe and Cinco De Mayo, a fundraiser that was recently held during the Dixieland Delight Red, White & Black Production Sale in Ft. Payne, Ala.

Gather and vibe

On Sept. 21-24, 2023, The Gathering will be held for the second year at Hi Point Ranch, owned by GKB Cattle, in Desdemona, Texas. This NHW event is designed to develop leadership, life and business skills. If you strive to enhance your kitchen, mental health or advocacy skills and want to connect with other women, tour GKB Cattle facilities and enjoy amazing food and hospitality, then this event is for you. The feature speaker lineup includes Amanda Radke, Calli Thorne, Chef Robert

Hawaiian Sliders

Sweet sliders with juicy Certified Hereford Beef® ground beef will knock it out of the park at your next gathering.

Ingredients

1 pound Certified Hereford Beef® ground beef

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 canned pineapple slices, drained

12 Hawaiian sweet or small whole wheat dinner rolls, split

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

1/4 cup pineapple preserves

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

Instructions

1. Tear four rolls into pieces. Place in food processor or blender container. Cover, pulse on and off to form fine breadcrumbs.

2. Combine breadcrumbs, beef, barbecue sauce, pineapple preserves and brown sugar in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2-inch-thick mini patties.

3. Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 10 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Grill pineapple slices the last 3 minutes of grilling. Top patties with pineapple slices.

4. Place burgers on bottoms of remaining eight rolls. Close sandwiches and enjoy!

Recipe from CertifiedHerefordBeef.com

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

President: Briley Miller, Newcastle, Wyo.

Vice president: Kathy Bryan, Garrison, Texas

President-elect: Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.

Secretary: Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.

Treasurer: Melinda Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky.

6196 Mt. Sterling Rd., Flemingsburg, KY 41041

Ex Officio: Shannon Worrell, Mason, Texas

DIRECTORS

Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio

Bridget Beran, Claflin, Kan.

Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio

Cameron Kolinski, Patrick Springs, Va.

Bellana Putz, Otley, Iowa

Stephanie Murnin, Musselshell, Mont.

Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas

HerefordWomen.com

C. Hale and Diane Johnson. All are important leaders and influencers in the agricultural industry who will leave you inspired and poised to take on the weight of the world with new ideas, skills, confidence and connections.

On top of the wonderful feature speakers, The Gathering will include a Certified Hereford Beef® cooking demonstration, personal wellness coaching and a tour of GKB Cattle. There also will be plenty of time to network with like-minded women from all over the country. This event not only inspires women in the agricultural industry, but it also provides professional coaching and rejuvenation for those who want to excel in their lives and careers. For

more information and to register for the event, go to HerefordWomen.com or reach out to one of the NHW board members.

The annual Catch-A-Vibe event is slated to be held during the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo this year in Madison, Wis. NHW is working hard to put together another exciting and inspiring event that will empower and strengthen all women. This will be held in conjunction with the traditional Queen’s Tea.

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

When infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), also known as pinkeye, is introduced into an unvaccinated herd, it can have devastating effects on weaning weights in beef calves.

Poor herd health can lead to decreased market value.

Calves infected with pinkeye can be 30-40 lbs lighter at weaning than healthy calves.1

Vaccinations are an integral tool for preventing disease and for maintaining herd health.

For vaccinations to increase market value and productivity for beef cattle, they need to be administered according to label directions.

Producers should work with their veterinarians to decide on an optimum vaccination strategy for their herd.

“ Weight losses, due to pinkeye, have been measured and quantitated in beef cattle. Economic losses in beef and dairy cattle due to antibiotic treatments should also be considered as a consequence of pinkeye.”

- Dr. John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Chair, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

For more information about the potentially devastating effects of bovine pinkeye and how vaccination can protect your herd, visit MAHcattle.com.

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CHB Power

Brand strategies address shifting consumer behavior.

by Certified Hereford Beef® team

AThe annual PM report provides research about shifting meat consumer purchasing habits. It helps businesses like Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) align strategy with this ongoing evolution of consumer behavior.

Below are some of the key trends identified by the PM report (bold) and related CHB strategy (italic).

Shifts in channel choices are prompting changes in the meat/poultry dollar distribution

Demographic and inflationary forces have resulted in a loss of share for traditional grocery from 42.8% of meat and poultry sales in 2019 to 40.3% in 2022 (IRI) — a shift of several billions of dollars. Supercenters, clubs and online outlets, all over indexing for Millennials, gained in share. Online meat sales grew on better conversion and more frequent orders.

CHB strategy

Certified Hereford Beef focuses on building relationships with current licensed CHB e-commerce partners and empowering retail and foodservice partners to expand into the e-commerce market. CHB supports e-commerce partners by providing them with complimentary marketing materials, educational training, email marketing support and national promotional opportunities. CHB also promotes its e-commerce partners to nationwide Certified Hereford Beef enthusiasts nationwide on the CHB website at CertifiedHerefordBeef.com/order-online

by freshness and quality of the product itself, a clean and well-stocked department with good prices and excellent service.

CHB strategy

Providing marketing solutions to partners is at the forefront of the CHB business model. For instance, CHB provides retail partners with complimentary marketing materials and national promotional opportunities. These efforts empower partners to establish distinguished meat departments known for offering high-quality beef with a compelling story.

In 2022, the CHB team introduced several new marketing initiatives that help retailers educate their customers about the quality of Certified Hereford Beef and the sustainable story behind the brand. Some of the industry-leading concepts include seasonal marketing kits for retailers, retail promotional contests and elevated Hereford farmfamily signage.

CHB’s packing partner, National Beef Packing Company LLC (NBPC) buys cattle that enter the CHB program. NBPC harvests the cattle and markets Certified Hereford Beef to licensed CHB processors and distributors. NBPC pays Certified Hereford Beef LLC a commission on licensed CHB sold.

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Power of Meat 2023

Meat purchases are higher than before COVID-19

% % %

Top purchase considerations

of American households purchase meat

of Americans are self-described meat eaters

of meat eaters believe meat & poultry belong

#1 Appearance & quality

#2 Price per pound

#3 Total package price

Shoppers’ strategies to save money on meat

42% buy only the amount needed

35% look for coupons

35% stock up when meat is on sale

Meat features in most dinners prepared at home

87% of dinners prepared at home use meat or poultry

Convenience matters

55% use some or mostly semi- or fully-prepared foods

73% sometimes or frequently purchase pre-cut, pre-marinated, or pre-seasoned meat (up from 60% in 2020)

Interest in nutrition, sustainability, and more

#3 Total package price

63% try to make overall healthy and nutritious

52% try to do their part for the environment

85% of meat shoppers consider at least one “better-for”* attribute when buying meat

The 18th annual Power of Meat study was conducted by 210 Analytics on behalf of FMI - the Food Industry Association and the Meat Institute’s Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education. For

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...CHB Power continued from page 29

Shopping for meat/poultry is a balancing act between time and money

Meat department prices rose 9.3% in 2022, below the rate of total food and beverages (+12.4%). Inflation is causing shoppers to research promotions more often and adapt what amount (78%), kind (76%), cut (74%) and brand (71%) of meat and poultry they purchase. Yet, value-added and fully cooked meat/poultry also continue to thrive as 35% of shoppers say they often do not have as much time to prepare dinner as they would like.

CHB strategy

CHB partners with several beef processors who make Certified Hereford Beef value-added and fully cooked products available to distribute nationwide. Processors further fabricate beef subprimals into value-added items such as cut steaks, patties, deli and fully cooked products. This segment of the industry adds value to under-utilized cuts which helps to maximize carcass utilization. The CHB team continues to work with its distributor partners and licensed retail partners to show them the value of CHB value-added items and the opportunity these products can provide to their businesses.

The thoughtful approach to meat purchases drives interest in transparency and information at the case

Among the 62% weighing better-for-me/my family, leaner cuts are the most common strategy (39%), followed by reduced portion sizes (36%). Among shoppers weighing animal welfare, planet and people in their purchase decisions, between 26% and 34% are unsure whether raising and sourcing practices are good.

CHB strategy

The CHB brand is an industry leader in product integrity. Completeness and transparency in product quality is of the utmost importance when it comes to the CHB brand. It is imperative to maintain strict standards to ensure the product is consistent and reliable for business partners and customers. This transparency creates trust and demands high expectations.

The CHB brand focuses on providing wholesome, quality beef for families across the world. In addition, the CHB team targets promoting the Hereford breed’s sustainability to customers at the retail level. It is important to communicate the efficiency of the Hereford breed and its decades of focused breed improvement. The CHB team has curated the breed’s decades-long evolutionary research into a powerful sustainability message for the brand and for the beef industry overall. The CHB team has created marketing kits for retail partners to empower them to tell the CHB sustainability story. These kits include social media graphics, posters, retail signage, table tents, counter fact-cards and ad graphics.

The American Hereford Association’s collaborative research with Colorado State University’s pioneering AgNext program to reduce the environmental impact of cattle is also creating excitement in the marketplace.

Routine meals have plummeted as meal inspiration shifts toward social media YouTube has emerged as the lead social media platform for meal inspiration and cooking tips, now well ahead of Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. TikTok has become very powerful among Gen Z and Millennials. Air fryers, multifunction cookers and sous vide continue to make inroads for preparing meat/poultry.

CHB strategy

The CHB team invests in educating consumers about CHB and providing meal inspiration through social media channels and influencer partnerships. Certified Hereford Beef has a YouTube channel that features cooking recipe videos to inspire consumers (@CertifiedHerefordBeef).

In addition, CHB’s Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest accounts feature cooking tips and meal inspiration posts (@CertifiedHerefordBeef).

The CHB brand is an industry-leader in product integrity. Completeness and transparency in product quality is of the utmost importance when it comes to the CHB brand.

— Brenyn Burkholder, CHB marketing manager

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SATURDAY, MAY 13 Pikeville,

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AS 56 HEREFORD LOTS

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BF STRENGTH 122K ET

10/12/22 • P44427637 • Homozygous Polled

SIRE: 77 Potency 8F 63G

DAM: NJW 1A 173D Rita 157F (Endure 173D)

BF 157F RITA 223K ET

11/7/22 • P44435155 • Polled

SIRE: RST Final Print 0016

DAM: NJW 1A 173D Rita 157F (Endure 173D)

CED +3.6 / BW +2.4 / WW +87 / YW +144 / MILK +35 /

UDDR +1.2 / TEAT +1.2 / REA +.88 / MARB +.11 / CHB +171

BF VICTORIA 222K ET

11/10/22 • P44435154 • Homozygous Polled

SIRE: Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET

DAM: BF Girl Power 646 ET (Winchester Powerball)

CED +10.1 / BW +2.1 / WW +69 / YW +115 / MILK +33 /

UDDR +1.3 / TEAT +1.3 / REA +.78 / MARB +.23 / CHB +161

BF NOVEL 200K ET

9/25/22 • 44435090 • Horned

SIRE: KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET

DAM: BF Novel 5502 ET (Outcross 18U)

CED +0.2 / BW +4.1 / WW +61 / YW +91 / MILK +32 /

UDDR +1.4 / TEAT +1.4 / REA +.87 / MARB +.21 / CHB +147

BF NOVEL 204K ET

9/28/22 • P44435099 • Polled

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Protect and Vaccinate

Prevent pinkeye in two easy steps.

by Lowell T. Midla, VMD, MS

We have all been frustrated with infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK, also known as pinkeye) at least once.

We may have turned to our veterinarian for help. Given our vet’s dedication to their clients and their commitment to evidence-based medicine, they consulted textbooks, the published literature, etc. to try to find the answers. Unfortunately, while IBK has been studied for more than a century, there is still much to be learned, so there are few definitive answers.

Discouraged by both lack of answers and sometimes conflicting answers, we turn to our experience. However, in our experience we have seen huge problems with IBK in a given year, and little to no problem the next year. Unfortunately, it is not at all clear what was different or what we did or did not do to lead to the difference.

If you have been discouraged by the lack of answers and conflicting answers, keep reading.

What we are pretty sure we know

• The disease triangle (host – pathogen – environment) is particularly applicable to pinkeye. All three are equally important and must be considered in any prevention plan (see Figure 1).

• Damage to the cornea is almost certainly a first step in the pathogenesis of pinkeye. The importance of this cannot be overstated.

• Female face flies (Musca autumnalis) feed on ocular

secretions and have microscopic sharp mouthparts that damage ocular tissues to stimulate production of these secretions.

• Moraxella bovis, Moraxella bovoculi and Mycoplasma bovoculi are commensals of the bovine eye. All three are pretty much always there.

• There is abundant, though interestingly inconclusive, evidence to support the generally accepted view that Moraxella bovis causes IBK. Abrading or otherwise damaging (e.g., using ultraviolet radiation) the bovine cornea followed by instillation of a pathogenic strain of M. bovis consistently leads to IBK.

• The pathogenesis of M. bovisassociated IBK is a three-step process: No. 1 corneal damage; No. 2 microbial adhesion facilitated by attachment pili; No. 3 release of cytotoxins by M. bovis that rapidly “melt” the cornea in as little as 48 hours.

• Some M. bovis vaccines are directed against the attachment pili. Unfortunately, M. bovis is adept at switching surface pili and antibody pressure can induce pilus switching, leading to apparent vaccine failure. An obvious solution would be to build a vaccine containing many different pilus epitopes. However, the inclusion of too many different pili leads to antigenic competition. That

Figure 1: The Disease Triangle for Pinkeye

is, the immune system would “see” so many antigens that it would only respond to some. How many is too many is not yet well-defined.

• O’Connor et al (JVIM 2011) reviewed nine trials of autogenous IBK vaccines and concluded that, “autogenous M. bovis vaccines … are ineffective in controlling naturally occurring IBK.”

• M. bovoculi is commonly cultured from the eyes of affected cattle and has been associated with IBK. It is important to remember that association does not prove causation.

• The standard disease model (damaging the cornea followed by instillation of bacteria) does not lead to IBK when Moraxella bovoculi is used. Indeed, there is not a disease model for IBK caused by M. bovoculi. That is not to say that Moraxella bovoculi is not involved in the pathogenesis of some cases of IBK, but that the pathogenesis of IBK potentially caused by M. bovoculi is not fully understood.

• Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR, BHV-1) is associated with a pinkeye-like syndrome. There is some evidence that vaccination with modified-live IBR vaccine may be a risk factor for IBK.

• Elimination of ocular M. bovis infection depends more on reaching therapeutic drug concentrations in the infected ocular tissues than in tears. Oxytetracycline is selectively concentrated in ocular tissues, including the epithelium of the conjunctiva and lacrimal gland ductules, reaching concentrations in these tissues that exceed those in serum.

What we speculate may be true

• Electron microscopy studies suggest that Moraxella bovoculi may attach poorly to

the corneal surface but attach well to M. bovis. Furthermore, M. bovoculi growth may outpace that of M. bovis. This suggests a hypothetical scenario wherein M. bovis attachment to damaged cornea (via pili) is necessary to “get things started” followed by Moraxella bovoculi “taking over.” If true, then this implies both that timing of ocular culture is critically important vis-à-vis interpretation of culture results, and that vaccination against M. bovis should be sufficient to prevent disease.

• Pilus switching by M. bovis may occur between the time of isolate submission for development of an autogenous vaccine and the time of vaccination.

What we’d like to know

• Given that Moraxella bovis, Moraxella bovoculi and Mycoplasma bovoculi are commensals of the bovine eye, why do we have apparent outbreaks of IBK? That is, why does the disease seem to be contagious? Is it simply that environmental conditions led to corneal damage in many individuals, or is a more pathogenic variant being spread from animal to animal, or both?

• What is more important toward immunity to IBK, IgG or IgA? That is, might intranasal or intraocular vaccination be more effective?

• Is Moraxella bovoculi important, and if so, how and under what circumstances does it fit in to the IBK picture?

• Considering that the typical IBK season begins when maternal antibodies may interfere with vaccination for spring-born calves in the northern United States, when should we vaccinate? Similarly, should extensively managed calves that are only handled once prior to weaning be vaccinated at branding?

Prevent pinkeye in two easy steps

1 Decrease corneal damage. While easy to say but less easy to do, remember that difficult is not the same as impossible. A story may help to illustrate. During a visit to a large heifer development facility in the southwest U.S., the herdsman was complaining of an ongoing IBK problem. At the time, manure was being scraped and hauled from nearly a half-mile away. A dirt road along the western edge of the facility carried trucks by every two or three minutes. As I visited with the herdsman my eyes were stinging from the dust. The herdsman stated that even when pens were not being scraped, the road was heavily traveled. This operation did not need a different or better vaccine, it needed a water truck to water the road. There is a reason that “clip pastures and control flies” appears in every IBK article. Evaluate each operation individually to identify and stratify sources of corneal damage and then work to minimize them.

2. Ensure that animals are prepared for the challenge. Minimize stressors, including parasitism. Provide adequate protein, energy, vitamins and minerals. If possible, prepare the host with two doses of commercially available Moraxella bovis and Moraxella bovoculi vaccine.

Editor’s note: Lowell Midla, VMD, MS, is a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health. Prior to joining Merck Animal Health, he served 24 years as a practicing veterinarian and 15 years teaching at Ohio State University Veterinary School.

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Not all Traits are Created Equal

Drive genetic change at an accelerated pace with carcass phenotypes.

by Leoma Wells

Aseedstock breeder’s fundamental purpose is providing genetics to drive profit within the commercial industry. Commercial operations are responsible for mass producing beef that will end up on a plate. Therefore, seedstock operations are directly responsible for delivering genetics that minimize negative dining experiences.

If we view the seedstock industry as the source of consumer satisfaction, we realize how critical it is to submit standardized data into the evaluation. Without these key pieces of information, we limit genetic progress. Asking a producer to retain ownership, submit a DNA sample and track the animal throughout its life while maintaining a contemporary group is a sizable request. But, if breeders don’t take ownership of their own destiny, who will? If cattle are as good as claimed, why not seize the opportunity to prove it?

Phenotypes plus genetics

When genomic testing was first introduced, DNA was rumored to quickly take the place of phenotype collection. Breeders would simply submit a DNA sample and know everything about an animal. Here we are, 14 years later, realizing

genomic technology has increased the need for quality data and phenotype collection. Collecting “more difficult” or “expensive” phenotypes such as carcass records provides the rocket fuel to propel expected progeny differences (EPDs), allowing genomics to be further explored.

Accuracy and observations

Geneticists need a random population of actual observed data to compare against genotypes to isolate the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that correspond with an expressed phenotype. Collecting standardized harvest data on even a handful of calves within a contemporary group boosts carcass trait accuracy on any related animals. This accuracy is helpful if you are promoting a sire or genetic line for terminal merit.

Submitting measurements throughout the life cycle of an animal accounts for environmental factors. The more actual data you collect and submit, the better your in-herd comparisons. You can also benchmark your herd’s genetics against breed averages. Investing in data collection increases the accuracy of your EPDs. Increased accuracy results in more validated, superior genetics to offer your commercial customers, effectively minimizing their risk.

These hard-to-collect data points are critical for seedstock breeders to continue moving the needle at an accelerated pace

Why is phenotype data collection in 2023 important for the producer as well as the genetic evaluation? Let’s take some time to discuss why phenotypes plus genotypes equal an ideal situation.

The American Hereford Association’s Hereford Feedout Program and the National Reference Sire Program provide great opportunities to acquire these hard-to-measure traits.

Editor’s note: Leoma Wells is the founder and operator of Data Genie LLC.

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The Bachtel Family Westminster, MD Randy 443-340-4418

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Bold Steps

NJHA members hone skills and forge relationships.

by Tar Tut

National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members from 11 states were eager to learn how they could build and develop their leadership skills at this year’s BOLD Conference. It was evident as soon as the 21 selected participants arrived and began connecting during the March 23 event. GKB

Cattle owners, Gary and Kathy Buchholz, once again graciously hosted the conference at their Hi Point Ranch in Desdemona, Texas. BOLD — developed and presented by the NJHA board of directors — serves as an elite opportunity for NJHA members to expand upon leadership and skills developed during the annual Faces of Leadership Conference.

Hard-won experience

Kirbe Schnoor, a Western lifestyle influencer and media specialist, and Jenna Morr, Teton Ridge Sports director of social media and content, began the conference by

Schnoor and Morr emphasized the need for participants to push themselves as they work to develop lifetime connections.

This concept has had a huge impact on my life. I wouldn’t have had the opportunities that came my way as a young adult if I hadn’t pushed myself outside of my comfort zone and met the people I now call friends or mentors.

Gary and Kathy Buchholz continued these threads throughout the conference, sharing insightful life lessons as participants toured and learned about various aspects of Hi Point Ranch.

Personally, I found their Five Ps — prior planning prevents poor performance — to be particularly straightforward and potent as a life lesson.

Industry knowledge

As BOLD participants honed their leadership skills, they also learned more about how the cattle and beef industries work.

advantages and how the premium brand fits within the complex beef marketing system.

Kaylee Greiner, a graduate student at Texas A&M University, offered a broader overview of beef and consumers, focusing on the significance of food safety when handling and cooking beef products.

Participants used their newfound knowledge to cut and prepare their own CHB steak for dinner.

Better the best

NJHA board members led BOLD participants through three leadership workshops, challenging conference attendees to define themselves as leaders, identifying what they’re doing with their leadership and noting how they want their leadership skills to evolve. The goal of each workshop was the same: better the best.

Interaction with business leaders from all facets of agriculture reinforced the message as they shared how their involvement in the NJHA and other organizations helped mold their futures.

Participants also had the opportunity to learn and share during dynamic roundtables covering everything from sales to videography. Roundtable participants included: Sara Rader, Priefert public relations coordinator;

2023 BOLD Conference attendees at the Hi Point Ranch in Desdemona, Texas.

Randi Williams, Dublin, Texas, leads her blindfolded team through a maze, teaching juniors to work together as a team and develop trust with each other.

Terri Barber, Elanco southwest territory manager; Kelsey Vejraska, American Hereford Association audio visual specialist; and Gary and Kathy Buchholz.

Barber told the juniors, “Comparison is the thief of joy.”

That struck a chord with me. As an NJHA board member, I hope our juniors continue to run their own race, at their own pace. At this rate, our members are on track to change the world, and it all begins with the Coming Home to Hereford and being BOLD.

These presenters also emphasized how attending conferences like BOLD helped them develop impact HYFA is making through scheduled at the same time. She

“It was a huge sacrifice, but I’m so glad I had the chance to spend the weekend with like-minded people who love the same breed as I do and foster new relationships that I know will last a lifetime as I continue to build my herd of Hereford cattle,” Prodell says.

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Juniors attending BOLD got to learn firsthand about the Certified Hereford Beef® brand and cut their own steaks for dinner, practicing proper food handling and safety techniques.

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SUNDAY, JULY 9

Gates open for tack trailers to arrive and set up in barns

Holland Pavilions 1&2 Cattle may arrive into tie-outs

NJHA Board and Candidate Orientation Breakfast

Tatoo checks begin in each barn

Cattle Paper Check-In

Hereford Bowl Check-In & Written Test

All cattle must be in barns at this time

Advanced & Illustrated Speech Contest Finals

Steer weights declared electronically by this time

Queen’s Orientation

Neogen’s DNA Collection Stations

Hereford Pen-to-Pen Session #1

Meet the Candidate Ice Cream Social & Delegate Roundtables

1-3 Opening Ceremonies

HYFA’s 5K Mad Dash, State Food & Fun Night/Cornhole for a Cause

MONDAY, JULY 10

Judging Contest Check-In & Orientation

Judging Contest

Individual Sales & Sales Academy Finals

NHW’s Catch a Vibe Event, followed by Queen’s Tea

VitaFerm® Prep to Win Workshop

Hereford Pen-to-Pen Session #2

Hereford Bowl Buzzer Round (start with junior division)

Sullivan Supply Stock Show University

Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest

Future Professionals Contest Interviews

Bridging the Gap College & Career Fair Social Networking

TUESDAY, JULY 11

WEDNESDAY, JULY

Show

Cow-Calf Pairs, Bred-and-Owned Females, Produce of Dam group class Ring 1 Steer Show followed by Bred-and-Owned Bull Ring 2

*Awards Ceremony honoring CHB Cooking Challenge, Photo & Poster, prior to selection of the Bred-and-Owned Top 5

NJHA Membership Update, Dinner & New Board Election Mendota 1-3

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Owned Female Show

FRIDAY, JULY 14

Memorial Coliseum

*Awards Ceremony honoring Future Professionals, Sales, Speech and Judging Contests, will follow the selection of the Division 3 Polled Females

Veterans

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When Making Your Mad Dash, Knowledge is Power

State junior advisors offer tips to JNHE attendees.

by Lauren Jones

Ignorance is bliss. Kickin’ it in Kansas in 2011 was my first VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), and when I reflect on how I felt, bliss is a good way to describe it. In 2011, I was 8 years old, and I thought I was the hardest worker in the world. In reality, my only responsibilities were making sure my parents knew where I was and getting myself dressed. I didn’t know just how much preparation went into an event like the JNHE from staff, attendees and state advisors. I have been extremely blessed to have my parents, older siblings and the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association to guide me. They paved the way.

Ignorance may be bliss, but knowledge is power. Attending JNHE for the first time can be overwhelming.

I asked 17 state junior advisors — a combined 99 years of experience and 179 trips to JNHE — to share their insight and wisdom about how they help juniors prepare for the JNHE — their tips and tricks to make the most out of the event. I hope their insights empower juniors to have an amazing time at JNHE and learn a few new ideas to use in their trip planning.

How does your state prepare for the JNHE?

From meetings to Facebook posts and emails, most junior associations use technology, like social media, to keep their members informed. For the Maryland Junior Hereford Association, planning begins not long after the previous year’s JNHE ends. Michelle Grimmel-Wolfrey, Maryland advisor, says, “The ‘Maryland culture’ has always been to attend the JNHE as a team.”

Maryland fundraises throughout the year to help juniors attend, raising about $20,000 each year. GrimmelWolfrey says the money is used to do things like hire a tack-only trailer, to set up stalls before the cattle arrive and provide daily lunches for Maryland exhibitors. The funds also help create custom pedigree signs and provide a unique gift for each Maryland exhibitor.

By fundraising together, providing some essentials and gathering for a daily meal, Maryland has developed a camaraderie and culture that grows stronger each year. Many other states offer similar activities to bring families together.

How do you help attendees get involved during the week?

When it comes to getting the most from your JNHE experience, everyone agrees that getting

involved in the many contests and events is key to ending your week as a more well-rounded individual. A primary theme among all advisors was encouragement. Advisors not only encourage members to get involved but also encourage older, more experienced members to share their contest experiences with the membership to spark enthusiasm.

“The best way is by asking them to participate and offering personal encouragement. Some kids are really shy, but if their friend is doing something, they may be encouraged to do it,” says BJ Jones, Wisconsin’s advisor. “There are certain kids that like to do everything, but I try to get different families involved whenever possible to make them feel part of the state team.”

What advice would you have for new or first-time advisors?

“Get to know the kids from your state, their interests, activities and their families. Try to help them meet other kids with similar interests and try to get them involved in other contests and activities,” says Melinda Watson, Kentucky advisor.

“Things will not run perfectly every time, and there’s always someone that may become upset. But the reward of seeing the youth succeed, while developing a passion for the cattle industry, is well worth

it in my mind,” says Lindsey Wolles, South Dakota advisor.

“Don’t be afraid to try new things and push your juniors to go big! Check in with each family throughout the week. It really does make a big difference,” says Joni Doig, Indiana advisor.

Advice for new members attending their first JNHE?

“Take time to meet kids from other states; some of them will become

lifelong friends,” says Scanlon Daniels, Texas advisor.

“Take it all in, try new things and compete outside of the showring. Join mixers and meet new people,” says Ashlee Eatherton, Washington advisor.

“Ask questions. No question is dumb, and we all started somewhere,” Grimmel-Wolfrey says.

Whether you are a new state advisor, first-time exhibitor or seasoned showman, each JNHE

brings new experiences and opportunities. By using the tips shared by these seasoned state advisors, you have the power, through preparation, planning and participation, to get the most out of this year’s JNHE. The time is now, to get ready to make a “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash” in Madison, Wis.

Bred - and - Owned Female Show Changes

In 2023, JNHE will feature a top five overall bred-and-owned female selection for the first time.

by Hannah Pearson

National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members continue to elevate the quality of their bred-and-owned female entries at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). In fact, the quality is so impressive that the NJHA board of directors believe bred-and-owned exhibitors deserve more recognition.

For the first time, judges will select the top five overall bred-andowned females at the 2023 JNHE, July 12 in Madison, Wis.

The bred-and-owned show at JNHE allows juniors to showcase their hard work using genetics they selected to grow their herds. These juniors are establishing a strong foundation for their futures.

Judges for the 2023 JNHE bredand-owned show will be Craig Sand, Stillwater, Okla., and his associate Luke Doris, Ree Heights, S.D. The board is excited to have

this pair pick the first bred-andowned JNHE top five females. Selection of a top five applies to only the bred-and-owned female show. All other shows will continue picking a grand and reserve champion in both horned and polled divisions. The rules of the bred-and-owned show are listed below. These rules must be followed to exhibit a heifer in the JNHE bred-and-owned show.

1. To be eligible for the bred-andowned show, the exhibitor(s) must have owned the entry’s dam at the time of conception and must be listed as the breeder and original owner on the registration certificate.

2. Bred-and-owned females calved on or after Aug. 1, 2021, are eligible.

3. Bred-and-owned females may also show in the owned show.

This must be declared at the time of entry. An additional entry fee will be charged.

4. Horned and polled bredand-owned females will show together.

For all other JNHE rules and regulations, visit Hereford.org

A special thanks to Gary and Kathy Buchholz of GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, for sponsoring the bred-and-owned show and powering the top five bred-andowned female selection. The NJHA can’t thank them enough for their continued support of Hereford youth and excitement for the Hereford breed. Gary and Kathy are longtime allies of Hereford juniors and producers. They are excited to see this new addition to the bred-andowned show as it continues to grow. The NJHA greatly appreciates their sponsorship as they make a “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash.”

Bridging the Gap

Networking event allows young people to meet potential educators and employers.

by Libby Rushton

Bridging the Gap is one of the highlights of my week each year at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). Bridging the Gap allows junior members to connect with industry professionals from across the country. Since its debut in 2019, countless junior members have had the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone and take a step toward their future, whether it be through internships or career opportunities. Throughout the years, Bridging the Gap has changed and evolved, with the 2022 event being unlike any other.

In 2022, Bridging the Gap included speed networking roundtables, which allowed participants to make the most of their time. Last year’s event included many agricultural businesses, colleges, graduate programs and more. Whether you were still in high school looking for continued-education options or a college student looking for a job

or internship, there was truly something for everyone. The excitement for the event was strong as participants arrived with resumes in hand, ready to network and learn about future opportunities.

Julia Studer, Frankfort, Kan., attended the event and says, “Bridging the Gap was an excellent way for many other juniors and myself to meet with employers to learn about future internships and potential job opportunities within the industry. I enjoyed getting to meet with companies to learn more about their programs and expand my industry knowledge while networking with others.”

Each year, National Junior Hereford Association members participate in competitions at JNHE to improve their knowledge and

leadership skills, which will serve them well in the future. Along with increasing these skills, events like Bridging the Gap allow young people to put those skills to the test in a realworld setting and make connections with future employers and colleagues.

“Bridging the Gap gives Hereford youth the chance to speak with industry professionals to gain perspective on real-world opportunities,” says Salem Sifford, Goldvein, Va. “It was great for me because I had the chance to speak one-on-one with people from all across the agricultural industry, gaining knowledge for future internships and job opportunities.” Participants like Salem have seen firsthand the experience Bridging the Gap gives and what it has to offer our membership.

I have attended Bridging the Gap every year since it first began, and every year my connection and networking skills grow. It provides the perfect

different colleges, majors and internships. Each person I have visited with offers a different perspective and experience in the agricultural industry. As the years have passed, I have been able to stay connected with the employers I have met through Bridging the Gap, and I will be

able to utilize these connections as I begin my post-college job search. It can be intimidating at times to walk up to someone who could be your future employer, but making the first step is all it takes. That first step could be the first one toward your future. Speed networking roundtables

will be part of Bridging the Gap again this year. We are looking forward to more schools, more industry professionals and more connections to make. Don’t miss out on Bridging the Gap this summer at the 2023 JNHE “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash” in Madison, Wis.

Penny for a Cause

The National Hereford Queen gathers funds during JNHE to support mental health.

by Madison Katzenberger

Fellow Hereford enthusiasts, I know you have all had a very busy winter show season and are diligently preparing for your state and regional preview shows as you start your “Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash” here in my home state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association and I are very excited to host you all at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis., for the 2023 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). As the National Hereford Queen, I have the opportunity to organize a service project to give back to the community.

This year, I will be hosting a Penny War. Like other fundraisers you may have seen in your community, there will be five separate containers for five Hereford celebrities. Place any loose change or bills in your favorite container. The winner will

be announced during the Thursday afternoon awards ceremony where they will be “crowned” with a cheese head — in true Wisconsin fashion. Be ready to empty that

TUGS: Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting, an organization specializing in mental health coaching and support for struggling individuals. Your support is deeply appreciated, and I look forward to crowning the winner of the Penny War. So, come prepared and be competitive.

cupholder full of change; the Penny War will start during trailer check in and will end Wednesday morning. All proceeds will go to

To all my young, future Hereford queens, please join me for my Queen’s Tea, where we will build a buddy. This activity allows my fellow queens, princesses and aspiring youth to build themselves a friend that will be with them always. I look forward to seeing everyone back in Wisconsin and am excited to share my passion for the Hereford breed with all of you.

All proceeds will go to TUGS: Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting, an organization specializing in mental health coaching and support for struggling individuals.

JNHE Judges

Get to know the judges for the 2023 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo.

Blake Bloomberg

Owned Female Show

Blake Bloomberg, Ph.D., is an associate professor and livestock judging coach at Black Hawk College East Campus. Blake and his wife, Wravenna, have four children: Breckyn; twin boys, Brenhem and Berwick; and Bexton. Blake was raised in Berwick, Ill., on his family’s diversified livestock operation consisting of cattle, hogs and row crops. As the livestock judging coach at Black Hawk College East, he recently coached the 2022 junior college team of the year.

During his career at Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University (TAMU), Blake coached three national champion livestock judging teams. Blake is a seventime National Collegiate Coaches Association Coach of the Year. He also served as co-coach of the national champion meat animal evaluation team three times.

Blake attended Black Hawk College East and was a member of the 2004-2005 judging team. He was the high point individual at the 2006 National Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest and was also a member of the undefeated 2006 TAMU national champion livestock judging team.

Blake has judged livestock shows in 42 states and three foreign countries, including prestigious national shows, and regional and state events.

Jake Bloomberg

Owned Female Show Associate

Jake Bloomberg is the owner and operator of Bloomberg Cattle, based in Berwick, Ill. Jake attended Black Hawk College East and Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of two nationally competitive livestock judging teams.

Today, Jake and his family run 150 head of Simmental and Angus cows with a focus on raising competitive show heifers. His favorite part of being involved in the show cattle industry is getting to meet, interact and build friendships with cattlemen and women across the industry. He loves striking up a conversation with anyone, from the elite seedstock breeder to the sale barn regular.

Craig Sand

Bred-and-Owned Females

Craig Sand, Stillwater, Okla., grew up in southern Wisconsin on a Limousin cow-calf operation. He has been married to his wife, Jessica, for 22 years, and they have two sons, Colton and Coy. Both boys are heavily involved

Craig has managed show and sale cattle for more than 24 years. He started his career in 1999, managing Limousin cattle for Carrousel Farms. In 2003, he was named the National Limousin Herdsman of the Year. Craig moved to Stillwater in 2008 to manage

show and sale cattle for Limestone LLC. He currently manages C4 Land and Cattle, a registered Angus and Simmental operation.

Luke Doris

Bred-and-Owned Females and Cow-Calf Pairs Associate Luke Doris, Ree Heights, S.D., owns and operates Doris Cattle, a club calf breeding operation in central South Dakota. Luke has raised and sold many state, regional and national champions across the country and houses some of the nation’s top donor cows. Doris Cattle hosts an annual pasture sale and bred female sale, where countless champions and cornerstone donor cows have found homes across the country.

Luke grew up in southwest Kansas. He received his associate degree from Dodge City Community College and later attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University. He has judged numerous shows, including several state fairs. He and his wife, Kyrstin, have four children: Croix, Cannon, Cahill and Chapel.

Blaine Rodgers

Bred-and-Owned Bull and Steer Shows

Blaine Rodgers, Savannah, Mo., owns and operates Rodgers Livestock with his wife, Melissa, and two daughters, Payton and Reagan. Blaine grew up in California, where he attended Modesto Junior College and Cal

Poly University and studied animal science while participating on the livestock judging team. Today, Rodgers Livestock is a family operation focused on breeding and marketing high-quality cattle and working with families and breeders across the country.

In addition to selling show cattle, Rodgers Livestock also promotes and markets semen from a diversified lineup of bulls serving all segments of the industry. Outside of his role at Rodgers Livestock, Blaine is the national sales manager at Rule Supplements, where they focus on providing a complete multi-species line of nutritional supplements and the Rival Show Feeds brand to customers across the nation. These two roles provide the opportunity to work closely with youth and breeders in the livestock industry and fulfill a lifelong passion.

Showmanship

Gil Cowles is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he was a member of the livestock judging team. Gil and his wife, Mary, are the owners of Pleasant Hill Farms in Rockfield, Ky., where their family operates a progressive Angus and Simmental seedstock operation and hosts several production sales each year. Gil has been fortunate to judge numerous shows in several states across the country over the years, including multiple state and regional level shows.

Corbin Cowles is also a native of Rockfield, Ky., where he grew up on his family’s Angus and Simmental cattle operation, Pleasant Hill Farms. He graduated from Oklahoma State University

(OSU) in May of 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. While at OSU, he was a member of the 2018 national champion livestock judging team. He went on to be the University of Kentucky’s livestock judging team coach from 2019-2020. Corbin is a licensed apprentice auctioneer and works for Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co., while also helping run his family’s operation. Corbin has judged shows in a dozen different states.

still plays a vital role in their operation. Carlie graduated from South Dakota State University (SDSU) in 2018 with a degree in agricultural communications and animal science. She was part of a competitive collegiate livestock judging team during her time at SDSU. Carlie’s passion for livestock goes beyond the showring as she and her boyfriend, Tanner, alongside her brothers, are building a Simmental and Angus cow herd. Carlie currently lives in Mitchell, where she is a cattle territory manager for Merck Animal Health.

Team Fitting and Top 10 Senior

Frank Jackson has deep roots in the livestock industry and raised his three children, Carlie, Cole and Jake, in the industry. Early on in his career, he worked at Northcote Angus in Virginia. Frank then took a position at Jac’s Ranch in Bentonville, Ark., eventually becoming the general manager. In 2003, he moved to Sanborn, Minn., to be involved in the family farm and feedlot business. In 2018, Frank accepted the general manager position at Custom Genetic Solutions (CGS) in Mitchell, S.D. He works alongside the staff to make CGS one of the leading bull studs in the industry. Frank has judged at both state and national shows across the country and looks forward to being in Madison.

Frank’s daughter, Carlie Jackson, understands the industry’s various aspects, too, having grown up on the ranch in Arkansas and being involved in the feedlot/farm operation in Minnesota. Carlie was very involved in showing cattle and pigs across the country with her younger brothers and

Kyle Lemmon, Manchester, Md., owns and operates Lemmon Cattle Company alongside his wife, Nicole; daughter, Blakely; and son, Kashton. Kyle grew up showing and raising Hereford cattle and has continued to pursue his career in the cattle industry by hosting four annual sales. He is currently a sales representative for Cattle Connect and operates a Vytelle IVF satellite location.

Over the years, Kyle has been successful at some of the largest national shows, including the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), North American International Livestock Exhibition (NAILE), Keystone International Livestock Expo (KILE) and JNHE, along with exhibiting show heifers and show bulls of the year.

Recently, Kyle was named the 2023 Hereford Herdsman of the Year. He exhibited the 2019 NAILE reserve champion Hereford bull, the 2022 KILE champion Hereford bull and bred the 2020 NWSS reserve champion polled Hereford female.

Gil and Corbin Cowles Junior and Peewee

Frank and Carlie Jackson Senior and Intermediate Showmanship

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Chad, Becky, Noah, Caleb and Faith 605 CR 2300 N Dewey, IL 61840 chad@benedictherefords.com

Chad - 217-246-5099 www.benedictherefords.com

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Chrisman, IL Adam Harms 217-369-3609

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Dave: 217-621-1761

Elise: 217-621-6864

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35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664

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Brent, cell 217-971-5897

Samantha, Todd, Rachel and Zach Parish 618-926-7388

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1764 US RT 136 Penfield, IL 61862 Buddy 217-649-0108

Bailey 217-714-4955 Cody 217-871-9708

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Jack and Sherry Lowderman Monte, Carrie and Rhett Brent, Kris, Blake, and Morgan Cody and Abby P.O. Box 488 Macomb, IL 61455 Office 309-833-5543

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Floyd, Annette and Brittany 815-223-4484

John Fauth

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ACT’s Playbook A Recipe for Change

Small on-farm changes can keep up with shifts in consumer demand.

What do you get when you combine four different generations? Limitless and readily available knowledge at your fingertips and on your farm. You’re probably waiting for the punchline, but in all seriousness, you get a vastly changing consumer demand.

We know that quickly changing consumer demand hugely impacts farmers and ranchers. But is your operation prepared? Does it matter for your small farm or large ranch? The short answer is probably. How do you change things for the world

Consumer Change

of “woke” and “cancel-culture” where consumers are bouncing from product to product with little to no loyalty? Short term, small changes may be the ticket. Let’s look at two ways consumer demand is changing, and how small changes might benefit your operation’s profitability and even create new opportunities for your next generation.

Change is inevitable, and it doesn’t have to be scary. As farmers and ranchers, we know what is best for us. Yet, we are consumers, too. Start

No. 1 — The baby boomers and Gen Xers are getting older. Millennials have surpassed the number of boomers in the population, and Gen Z is making its way into the workforce. This is a lot of generational change in a small amount of time, and it has created massive change in the way we consume food.

Boomers often had a sense of loyalty to their supermarket and regular big-name brands. Simple-tasting food was good for them. As Gen Xers stepped into adulthood, we saw a demand for fresher foods to be prepped and cooked at home. Millennials are massive influencers in the market and are more inclined to seek out artisan or independent retailers over supermarkets and big-name brands. They are conscious about what goes into their food, so they read their labels and seek fresh, organic and responsibly-sourced products.

The change doesn’t stop here. Gen Zers are growing up in a different time where we see a more globalized thought process. Younger consumers are adventurous eaters, and social media helps them discover new recipes, restaurants and products.

No. 2 — As we talk about diversifying and responsibly producing food for the consumer, it only makes sense to add sustainability into the conversation. With pressures from our leaders and the desire to create a better place for their children, younger generations are placing a high priority on low environmental impact when it comes to the way their products are grown and made. We are no strangers to terms like non-GMO, grass fed, cage free, organic, etc., but there are emerging terms like carbon neutral foods, cell-based proteins or plant-based that we will hear consumers throwing out more and more.

by looking at what you’re already doing — it’s okay to highlight your initiatives whether on social media or your website. I can see the trend now: #FARMPROUD. As you continue to implement new ideas for changing consumer demand, start small so you can do each well. You can only move up from there.

Sarah Beth Aubrey is an entrepreneur and founder of Aubrey Coaching and Training (ACT).

On-Farm Changes and Strategy

No. 1 — We’re not too far from another generation changing the way they and older generations consume food. Marketing beef directly to consumers and telling your farm’s sustainability story is potentially a great way to attract younger consumers. For many of us, burgeoning urban populations are coming closer and closer to our doors.

Younger generations have become very mindful of where their meat and dairy came from, what the livestock ate and how the cattle were raised. Luckily for many farmers and ranchers, they’re already managing their herds ethically and responsibly, and many of us use programs provided by the American Hereford Association for data tracking and advanced record keeping. It’s okay to pat yourself on the back for these initiatives and slap a sticker on your packaging that proudly displays your practices.

No. 2 — Sometimes the sustainability topic can get in the weeds when it relates to farming and agriculture. Fortunately, for this conversation, we can continue to keep this simple and straightforward. We learned from the first example that many farmers and ranchers already have sustainable practices in place that would be a great addition to a younger generation’s shopping cart or lineup of favorite brands.

Beyond the way you raise your herd, perhaps there are indirect ways you’ve already been working towards a more sustainable future. Examples could include consumers learning of an on-farm solar project or even how your operation uses ethanol or biodiesel in transportation.

She can be reached at sarah@sarahbethaubrey.com.

| by Sarah Beth Aubrey

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From the Field

New Arrivals

The newest member of the Simpson Polled Herefords family is Eva Maureen Simpson, born Feb. 3 to Kevin and Lindsay Simpson of Thermopolis, Wyo. Grandparents are Mike and Becky Simpson, Redfield, Iowa, and the late Ed and Maureen Leake, Thermopolis, Wyo. Eva was welcomed home by big brother Konnor, 4½.

Dr. Joseph W. Barry, 81, Madras, Ore., passed Nov. 2, 2022. Joe “Doc” grew up in Dayville, Ore. He developed a love for animal husbandry in his youth and was active in 4-H through high school.

He attended Portland State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1962, and continued to Colorado State University, earning his doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1967. After graduation, he moved back to Oregon and practiced veterinary medicine into his mid-70s all while maintaining a cattle ranch where he produced high-quality Hereford and Angus cattle.

Joe was well respected for both his veterinary practice and long-standing bloodlines of Hereford and Angus genetics. His pursuit of Hereford genetics took him to many Hereford events throughout the United States and Canada.

In 2016 Joe exhibited the grand champion polled heifer and in 2018 the grand champion horned heifer at the Western Nugget National Hereford Show in Reno, Nev. In the past, Joe consigned to sales at Reno and Red Bluff Bull Sale. He consigned to the Northwest Hereford Breeder Bull Sale since its inception. Joe was a member of the American Hereford Association (AHA), the Oregon Hereford Association and the

Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho Hereford Association.

Joe was preceded in death by two brothers, George, Portland, Ore., and David, California. He is survived by two sons, Tyler Barry, Oregon City, Ore., and Mark Barry, Denver, Colo.; as well as two grandchildren.

Warren L. Bippert Jr., 67, Alden, N.Y., passed March 10.

He was born May 26, 1955, and entered into rest surrounded by his loving family.

Loving husband and best friend to Brenda (Lippert) Bippert; loving father to Candy (JP) Peterson, Heather (Eli) Sugg, Jacob (Meghan Mahaney) Feller and Tate (Megan) Bippert; special family friend Derek (Jocelyn) Gowanlock; the greatest grandfather of 11 wonderful grandkids; dear brother of Nancy (Tom) Kronthaler, Marcia (Robert) Schneeburger, Barb (Duke) Dygert and Dawn (John) Rodgers. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, greatnephew and in-laws. His father, Warren Sr.; mother, Eileen; and sister, Laurel, preceded him in death.

Warren was a proud Angus beef, hog and vegetable producer in Alden. His love for agriculture influenced many individuals. His smile lightened up any room. Warren was a member of the American and New York Angus Associations, the New York Beef Producers Association, the AHA, the New York Hereford Breeders Association and the Akron Masonic Lodge 527.

Dean Allen Harfst, 83, Mason City, Ill., passed March 11.

He was born May 14, 1939, in Easton, Ill., to John and Frieda (Dierker) Harfst. Dean was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Dean is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Krusemark) Harfst, Mason City; his children: Gina (Scott) Schwader, East Peoria, Ill., Robby (Danette) Harfst, Sheridan, Wyo., and Jonathan (Jessica) Harfst, Battle Creek, Mich.; his grandchildren: Austin (Bridget) Harfst, Mitchell Harfst, Jon McCann, Sara Harfst, Kaytlyn Harfst and Easton Harfst; and his first greatgranddaughter due in June of 2023. He is also survived by a brother, Roger Lynn (Pearl) Harfst, Easton, Ill., and several nieces and nephews.

Dean’s passions have always been farming and sports. Dean graduated from Easton High School in 1957 where he was a star basketball and track athlete. He attended the University of Illinois (U of I) and was a walk-on member of the Fighting Illini basketball team. After a semester at U of I, he felt his calling back to the family farm. During his farm tenure, he raised numerous crops, many species of livestock, custom farmed and even broke his hip getting bucked off a horse. This diversified background led him to a focus on crops and his love of purebred Hereford cattle. Dean’s sons, Robby and Jonathan, have continued his passion for the breed and are raising and exhibiting Hereford cattle with their families.

Dean loved to mentor youth. Over the years he was the “Voice of the Easton Hawks” as announcer and scorekeeper for high school basketball, a little league coach, a state advisor for the Illinois Junior Hereford Association and a national advisor for the National Junior Hereford Association.

After retiring from farming in 2004, his passions turned to watching his grandchildren in their many endeavors, two-cylinder John Deere tractors and the fast-paced world of antique tractor pulls. He hauled tractors to the Mackinac Bridge in northern Michigan as well as across the nation to Oregon with his red Chevy trucks. He also had a big passion for the St. Louis Cardinals and Illini basketball.

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Dean was a stranger to no one. His friendly demeanor and big ole’ grin were warm and welcoming wherever he went. Dean was well known for his humor and his famous one-liners. He truly loved the relationships he had with his family and friends.

Jimmy Eugene Carter, 85, Rock Lake, N.D., passed March 20.

Jimmy was born Nov. 1, 1937, to Ivan Ray and Gertrude Romback Carter. He was a lifelong resident of Towner County, North Dakota, and started farming at a very young age when his father died in 1949. He raised grain, dairy cattle and had a herd of polled Herefords and later added a few Angus. He enjoyed livestock for 45 years.

Cattle took him to countless events and brought many friends to the farm.

He married Irene Tuenge in Rock Lake on Oct. 20, 1956, and they were blessed with two sons, Dennis and Terry Carter, both of Rock Lake.

Jimmy and Irene continued to farm until 1993 and moved into a home in Rock Lake in January 1994.

He was a member of the North Dakota Polled Hereford Association and later the North Dakota Hereford Association, the North Dakota Stockman’s Association and the Towner County Livestock Association. Jimmy was baptized in the All Nations Lutheran Church in 1958 and later served on the church council for several years. He was a board member of the Rock Lake Cafe and enjoyed the meals, friendships and cards played there. He also enjoyed driving a school bus for the North Central School District and working at the local Cenex during his retirement years.

Jimmy had a servant’s heart and helped anyone in need. He was patient, kind and friendly to all. He was always willing to help a neighbor or a friend, especially when it came to livestock or livestock events. He served many hours to the community in several ways and also helped coordinate many cattle events and tours. He didn’t miss

a town with a good slice of pie or an ice cream cone, and he knew all the good food spots for every trip. He was on the go and very active until April 2022 when health issues arose, and he became a resident at the Towner County Living Center in Cando, N.D., where he resided until his passing. He enjoyed anyone who visited and who had time to play cards or a board game. He loved a good game and enjoyed bingo with the residents.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; his parents, Ivan and Gertrude Carter; and seven siblings: Warner, Lyle, Lee, Bennie, Lawrence, Bland and Lorraine.

Survivors to mourn his passing include his sons, Dennis, Terry and Mavis (Gault); grandchildren, Malynda (Jay) Penner and their children Kenzy Irene and Keely Rae of Freeman, S.D.; Troy (Jeri Dohrmann) Carter and their children Harlee Kae and Coy Taylor of Rock Lake; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Carter and Viola Carter Fast, along with many nieces and nephews.

Jimmy Carter

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Sales Digest

Kreth Herefords

Mount Vernon, S.D. | March 1

Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

TOP BULL LOTS

$10,000 — K Manifest 266K

DOB 1/18/2022, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, sold to Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights.

$10,000 — K Dominator 2134K

DOB 2/1/2022, by BCC Dominator 619D, sold to Jeff Mezger, Marble Falls, Texas.

$5,750 — K Masterplan 2154K

DOB 2/8/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Duane Koupal, Dante.

$5,500 — K Dominator 269K

DOB 1/18/2022, by BCC Dominator 619D, sold to Leo Kocer, Dante.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$3,200 — K Lady Master 2199K

DOB 2/28/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Matt Zens, Mitchell.

Perks Ranch

Rockford, Ill. | March 1

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Noah Benedict

TOP BULL LOTS

$7,750 — PERKS PBCC 509 Ensure 2049

DOB 3/22/2022, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure

173D ET, sold to Hat Top Herefords, Duncan, Okla.

$5,500 — PERKS RF 4Z Easy Money 2003 ET

DOB 1/6/2022, by PERKS 0003 Easy Money 4003, sold to Kevin Bafford, Blue Mound.

$5,250 — 2TK 001H Houie 201K

DOB 2/28/2022, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Houie 012H ET, sold to Double Seven Ranch LLC, Fort Cobb, Okla.

Jensen Bros.

Courtland, Kan. | March 2

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

100 bulls $529,584 $5,296

100 comm. females $167,225 $1,672

TOP BULL LOTS

$34,000 — KJ F31 Rancher 763K

DOB 3/17/2022, by UPS Harvester 9985, sold to Wiese & Sons, Iowa.

$22,000 — KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET

DOB 1/14/2022, by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET, sold to Moore Cattle Co., Oklahoma.

$16,000 — KJ 753D Porter 606K ET

DOB 1/14/2022, by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET, sold to Roeder Hereford Farm, Minnesota.

$10,000 — KJ 175F Benton 658K ET

DOB 2/12/2022, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, sold to Tim Schanbacher, Iowa.

Express Ranches

Yukon, Okla. | March 3

Auctioneers: Steve Dorran, Matt Sims, Dustin Layton

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average 53 bulls $256,750 $4,844

TOP BULL LOTS

$40,000 — EXR Loneshark 2008

DOB 1/6/2022, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Hawk Livestock, Paulsen Cattle, Cross-C Cattle Co., Polzin Cattle, Kolt Cattle Co., Ella Weldon, Campbell/Ward, Weber Land & Livestock.

SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2022-23 fiscal year.)

$9,000 — EXR Endure 1290 ET

DOB 9/22/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Mike and Clay Burtrum, Stillwater.

$8,000 — EXR Genesis 1137

DOB 9/14/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Larry Porter, Bethelridge, Ky.

Kentucky Beef Expo

Louisville, Ky. | March 4

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

10 bulls $29,250 $2,925

41 females $98,350 $2,399

51 total $127,600 $2,502

3 embryos $450 $150

TOP BULL LOT

$5,750 — MCS Hot Topic 121

DOB 5/19/2021, by CH High Roller 756 ET, consigned by Buryl Shirley, Sparta, Tenn., sold to Waterfield Farms, Versailles.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$8,000 — ASM 033H 84F Dottie 238K

DOB 10/1/2022, by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F, consigned by Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, sold to Harper Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala.

$5,600 — Beckley 2014 Keayla 0047

DOB 6/4/2020, by Beckley 719T Victor 2014, consigned by Beckley Herefords, Irvine, sold to David Warren, Somerset; and a September heifer calf, by Beckley 66589 Mandate 0010, sold to Luke Baxter, Turners Station.

$5,000 — JWL LGF High Queen Evelyn M230

DOB 5/5/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, consigned by JW Cox, Flemingsburg, sold to Benton Wise, Campbellsville.

$4,500 — Rock Ridge Lady 13K

DOB 4/8/2022, by MMM VH Roulette H327 ET, consigned by Rock Ridge Herefords, Versailles, sold to Solitaire Farm, Glasgow.

$4,300 — Rock Ridge Valedictorian 9K

DOB 3/5/022, by MMM VH Roulette H327 ET, consigned by Rock Ridge Herefords, sold to Solitaire Farm.

Wisconsin Hereford Assn.

Fennimore, Wis. | March 4

Auctioneer: Monte Lowderman

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

13 bulls $40,650 $3,127

44 females $129,050 $2,933

57 total $169,700 $2,977

1 pregnancy $4,750 $4,750

21 embryos $7,875 $375

TOP BULL LOTS

$7,000 — MGM Kesseys Vanguard 39J

DOB 9/2/2021, by Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337, consigned by MGM Polled Herefords, Hartford, sold to Thousand Hills Herefords, Stockton, Ill.

$4,300 — MGM Sensational Leader 24J

DOB 5/8/2021, by R Leader 6964, consigned by MGM Polled Herefords, sold to Vance Polled Herefords, Elkhorn.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$5,100 — PCH J78 Serenity G78

DOB 6/4/2021, by Churchill Majestic 903G ET, consigned by Point Creek Herefords, Newton, sold to Bristol, Reagan and Ben Ringelstetter, Poynette.

$4,700 — WLC Stud Stacey 106

DOB 4/20/2021, by JDH 11B Stud 3134 63E, consigned by Weber Livestock Co., Sullivan, sold to HC Herefords, Beloit.

$4,200 — FCCH Blueprint Topanga 0301K

DOB 3/1/2022, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, consigned by Crooked Creek, Wonewoc, sold to Abigail Schmitt, Sherrill, Iowa.

$4,100 — Huth Ms Foremost C065 J063

DOB 5/14/2021, by Huth Y011 Foremost C065, consigned by Huth Polled Herefords, Oakfield, sold to Windview Farms, Fort Atkinson.

$4,000 — PCH J38 Miss Bella 743

DOB 9/19/2021, by CRR About Time 743, consigned by Point Creek Herefords, sold to G4 Herefords, Richland Center.

WMC Cattle Co.

Springfield, Mo. | March 4

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

TOP BULL LOTS

$4,300 — WMC 20183 44H Devout 6K

DOB 1/18/2022, by JW B716 Devout 20183, sold to David Lawson, Southwest City (1/2 interest).

$5,500 — WMC E14 G93 Command 39K

DOB 2/8/2022, by Spearhead 22S Corps Commande14, sold to Brian Finkeldei, Alma.

$4,750 — CMR 20183 Devout J081

DOB 10/5/2021, by JW B716 Devout 20183, sold to Merle Schnelle, Lockwood.

$4,500 — WMC B413 91G Validated 208J

DOB 9/5/2021, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, sold to Nancy Halford, Batesville, Ark.

$3,750 — WMC 722 136G Final Test 177J

DOB 8/26/2021, by F Final Test 722, sold to Mike Madison, Lamar.

Harrell Hereford Ranch

Baker City, Ore. | March 6

Auctioneers: Butch Booker, Rick Machado

Reported by: Colt Cunningham

Lots Gross Average

142 bulls $1,073,926 $7,563

33 females $94,644 $2,868

175 total $1,168,570 $6,678

TOP BULL LOTS

$56,000 — H5 9241 Advance 2132

DOB 2/14/2022, by H5 5019 Advance 9241, sold to Van Newkirk Herefords, Oshkosh, Neb.

$26,000 — H5 988 Advance 277

DOB 2/7/2022, by H5 5019C Advance 988, sold to Baumgarten Cattle Co., Belfield, N.D.

Kester Herefords

Atkinson, Neb. | March 6

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

52 bulls $267,750 $5,149

13 females $33,650 $2,588

65 total $301,400 $4,637

78 comm. females $140,750 $1,804

TOP BULL LOTS

$15,000 — Kest 14D 9359 Spongie J83

DOB 9/17/2021, by UPS Endure 9359 ET, sold to Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D.

$9,750 — Kest 742 D56 Stag 388K ET

DOB 2/11/2022, by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET, sold to VR Bar Land & Cattle, Kenesaw.

$9,000 — Kest F30 16G Viking J84

DOB 9/17/2021, by JDH AH Standout 16G ET, sold to Beau Lange, Paullina, Iowa.

$8,000 — Kest 77 16G Viking 404K

DOB 2/24/2022, by JDH AH Standout 16G ET, sold to Mike Powell, Lesterville, S.D.

$7,750 — VCR 173D Commissioner 214K

DOB 2/21/2022, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure

173D ET, consigned by Valley Creek Ranch, Fairbury, sold to Amy Tuma, Morrowville, Kan.

$7,500 — VCR 960G Consensus 204K

DOB 2/12/2022, by VCR 2504 Consensus

960G ET, consigned by Valley Creek Ranch, sold to Wesley Siebenneicher, Hebron.

Schutte and Sons

Guide Rock, Neb. | March 7

Auctioneer: Joel Birdwell

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

40 bulls $181,050 $4,526

33 females $93,700 $2,839

73 total $274,750 $3,764

TOP BULL LOTS

$7,500 — S&S Leader 14J

DOB 3/16/2021, by KJ Nella 919E Leader 476G, sold to Chad Ratliff, Athol, Kan. (3/4 interest).

$8,500 — S&S Endure 29J

DOB 3/25/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure

173D ET, sold to Mark Bartlett, Cozad.

$7,000 — S&S Victor 1J

DOB 3/1/2021, by JDH MRD 2Z 33Z Victor 6G

ET, sold to Robert Erickson, Wood Bine, Iowa.

$6,750 — S&S Victor 10J

DOB 3/13/2021, by JDH MRD 2Z 33Z Victor

6G ET, sold to Gayle Kennedy, Falls City.

$6,250 — S&S Leader 2J

DOB 3/6/2021, by KJ Nella 919E Leader 476G, sold to Bill Stevens, Polk.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$5,400 — S&S Miss Lamp 783J

DOB 3/23/2021, by JDH MRD 2Z 33Z Victor

6G ET, sold to Jensen Bros., Courtland, Kan.

Ravine Creek Ranch

Huron, S.D. | March 8

Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Udy Cattle Co.

Rockland, Idaho | March 8

Auctioneer: Butch Booker

Reported by: Colt Cunningham

Lots Gross Average

35 bulls $188,055 $5,373

10 females $20,250 $2,025

45 total $208,305 $4,629

TOP BULL LOT

$8,000 — UCC Endure 142

DOB 2/21/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure

173D ET, sold to Coleman Ranch, Twin Falls.

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Cattle Co.

Absarokee, Mont. | March 10

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

Lots Gross Average

67 bulls $372,250 $5,556

6 females $31,450 $5,242

73 total $403,700 $5,530

TOP BULL LOTS

$15,000 — LW 730 Advance 2070K ET

DOB 1/17/2022, by LW 3006 Advance 730E ET, sold to Stangle Herefords, Marsland, Neb.

$14,500 — LW 7131 Domino 2143K ET

DOB 2/13/2022, by CL 1 Domino 7131E 1ET, sold to Ivy Farms LLC, Blackwater, Mo.

$13,000 — LW 901 Domino 2122K ET

$7,750 — ASM 114 E33 Elevation 213K

DOB 1/31/2022, by GO King E33, consigned by Matheny Herefords, sold to Bridget Kreamer.

$7,500 — Boyd Master Key 1230

DOB 9/16/2021, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Anthony Hudson, Winchester.

$7,300 — ASM 847F 27C Plan 212K

DOB 1/30/2022, by NJW 73S 38W Rimrock 27C ET, consigned by Matheny Herefords, sold to Daniel Smith, Georgetown.

$6,250 — Boyd CLC Voltage 1203

DOB 9/2/2021, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to Mark Satterfield, Norfork, Ark.

Express Ranches

Yukon, Okla. | March 11

Auctioneers: Matt Sims, Dustin Layton

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

19 females $162,250 $8,539

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$35,000 — EXR High Class Kat 2324 ET

DOB 9/22/2022, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Saylor Norvell, Tuttle.

$27,500 — EXR Oksana 2106

DOB 8/25/2022, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET, sold to Jenkins Cattle Ranch, Dale, Ind.

$27,500 — EXR Valedictorian 2325 ET

TOP BULL LOTS

$16,500 — RV Valor Lad 899K

DOB 3/29/2022, by RV Valor 9444G ET, sold to Weaver Herefords, Big Sandy, Mont. (3/4 interest).

$11,500 — RV Cuda Lad 225K ET

DOB 4/9/2022, by Behm 100W Cuda 504C, sold to SandRock Ranch, Benton, Wis.

$8,500 — RV Valor Lad 540K

DOB 3/5/2022, by RV Valor 9444G ET, sold to Klages Herefords, Ortonville, Minn.

$7,500 — RV Cuda Lad 846K

DOB 2/27/2022, by Behm 100W Cuda 504C, sold to Stahly Ranch, Cavour.

$7,500 — RV Entice 592K ET

DOB 3/25/2022, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to Chris Albrecht, Alpena.

$7,500 — RV Entice 862K ET

DOB 3/25/2022, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to Chris Albrecht.

$7,500 — RV Entice 550K ET

DOB 4/8/2022, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to Craig Thieman, Winner.

DOB 2/4/2022, by LW 6128 Domino 901G ET, sold to John Patterson, Columbus.

$10,000 — LW 710 Domino 2067K ET

DOB 1/15/2022, by CL 1 Domino 710E 1ET, sold to Behms Hereford Ranch, Burlington, N.D.

$9,000 — LW 730 Advance 2011K

DOB 1/4/2022, by LW 3006 Advance 730E ET, sold to Michael Gilbertz, White Lake, S.D.

TOP PICK LOT

$15,000 — Pick of fall embryo transfer heifers Sold to Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, and Bowling Ranch, Newkirk, Okla.

Boyd Beef Cattle

Mays Lick, Ky. | March 11

Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Eddie Burks

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

25 bulls $121,500 $4,860

TOP BULL LOTS

$8,000 — Boyd Applause 2004

DOB 1/2/2022, by Behm 100W Cuda 504C, sold to Jackson Farms, Cross Plains, Tenn.

$7,750 — ASM 718E 81E Balance 156J

DOB 10/20/2021, by NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E ET, consigned by Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, sold to Bridget Kreamer, Piqua, Kan.

DOB 9/23/2022, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET, sold to Cara Cummins, Hollis.

$10,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 2307 ET

DOB 9/11/2022, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Ella Weldon, Piedmont.

$8,750 — EXR Miss Lexus 2271 ET

DOB 7/20/2022, by BR Belle Air 6011, sold to Tyler Camp, Dumas, Miss.

$8,500 — EXR Bailees McKee 2306 ET

DOB 9/11/2022, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Vivian Lou Thompson, Troy, Ala.

$8,000 — EXR Miss Lexus 2272 ET

DOB 7/21/2022, by BR Belle Air 6011, sold to Ella Weldon.

Tennessee Beef Agribition

Lebanon, Tenn. | March 11

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average

6 bulls $19,100 $3,183

37 females $160,050 $4,326

43 total $179,150 $4,166

23 embryos $10,800 $470

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$10,000 — RC Ms Power Surge 875 244

DOB 3/9/2022, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, consigned by River Circle Farm, Hartsville, sold to Rylie Melancon, Woodville, Miss.

$9,000 — SULL Diana 703 ET

DOB 1/3/2017, by C Miles McKee 2103 ET, consigned by Rockin C Cattle, Bowling Green, Ky., and 4D Cattle Co., Bowling Green, Ky.; sold to Marlee and Madelyn Grannis, Flemingsburg, Ky., and a February heifer calf, by H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET, sold to Marlee Grannis.

$9,000 — RCC 4D Annie Oakley ET

DOB 11/1/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87

ET, consigned by Rockin C Cattle and 4D Cattle Co, sold to Marlee Grannis.

$8,500 — RC Ms Montgomery 832 272 ET

DOB 9/25/2022, by H Montgomery 7437 ET, consigned by River Circle Farm, sold to Rylie Melancon.

$7,750 — HAF 7437 Casidy K028 ET

DOB 6/26/2022, by H Montgomery 7437 ET, consigned by Hidden Acres Farm, Waverly, sold to Tom Smith, Seneca Falls, N.Y.

Holden Herefords

Valier, Mont. | March 13

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

TOP BULL LOTS

$70,000 — HH Advance 2123K

DOB 1/13/2022, by HH Advance 0011H ET, sold to EF1 Cattle Co./Engelhard Farms, Carpio, N.D. (1/2 interest).

$100,000 — HH Advance 2054K ET

DOB 1/5/2022, by HH Advance 0074H ET, sold to Coates Ranch Co., Mertzon, Texas (3/4 interest).

$100,000 — HH Advance 2116K

DOB 1/13/2022, by HH Advance 0022H ET, sold to 2116 Syndicate (3/4 interest).

$52,500 — HH Advance 2137K ET

DOB 1/15/2022, by HH Advance 0074H ET, sold to Mrnak Hereford Ranch, Bowman, N.D. (1/2 interest).

$85,000 — HH Advance 2034K ET

DOB 1/3/2022, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Cooper Hereford Ranch, Willow Creek.

$45,000 — HH Advance 2052K ET

DOB 1/5/2022, by HH Advance 1045L, sold to CX Ranch, Pomeroy, Wash. (3/4 interest).

$37,500 — HH Advance 2199K

DOB 1/31/2022, by CL 1 Domino 883F 1ET, sold to Johansen Herefords, Castle Dale, Utah.

$35,000 — HH Advance 2194K ET

DOB 1/29/2022, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Debter Hereford Farm, Horton, Ala., and Ridder Hereford Ranch, Callaway, Neb.

$35,000 — HH Advance 2031K ET

DOB 1/2/2022, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Double Bit Ranch North, Libby.

$35,000 — HH Advance 2106K

DOB 1/10/2022, by HH Advance 0022H ET, sold to Spillman & Sons Ranch, Jewett, Texas.

$30,000 — HH Advance 2115K

DOB 1/12/2022, by HH Advance 0011H ET, sold to Rotello Cattle Co., Navasota, Texas.

$27,500 — HH Advance 2099K

DOB 1/9/2022, by HH Advance 0022H ET, sold to Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights, S.D.

$27,000 — HH Advance 2129K

DOB 1/14/2022, by CL 1 Domino 0176H 1ET, sold to Buford Ranches LLC, Cleveland, Okla.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$32,000 — CL1 Dominette 4136B

DOB 1/26/2014, by CL 1 Domino 215Z, sold to Miskimon Ranch LLC, Lane, Okla.

$22,500 — HH Miss Advance 2142K

DOB 1/17/2022, by HH Advance 0011H ET, sold to Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wyo.

Cooper Hereford Ranch

Willow Creek, Mont. | March 14

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

TOP BULL LOTS

$125,000 — CL 1 Domino 267K 1ET

DOB 1/10/2022, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan; Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.; and Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wyo. (3/4 interest and 1/2 possession).

$50,000 — CL 1 Domino 2126K 1ET

DOB 1/13/2022, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Ridder Hereford Ranch, Callaway, Neb., and Baumgarten Cattle Co., Belfield, N.D. (3/4 interest and 1/2 possession).

$41,000 — CL 1 Domino 2230K

DOB 2/24/2022, by CL 1 Domino 097H, sold to Van Newkirk Herefords, Oshkosh, Neb. (3/4 interest).

$45,000 — CL 1 Domino 241K

DOB 1/8/2022, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Holden Herefords, Valier, and EF1 Cattle/ Engelhard Farms, Carpio, N.D.

$40,000 — CL 1 Domino 2191K 1ET

DOB 1/31/2022, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Berry Herefords, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Edwards Ranch, Keeline, Wyo.

$40,000 — CL 1 Domino 2172K

DOB 1/26/2022, by CL 1 Domino 001H, sold to B&D Herefords, Claflin, Kan.

$35,000 — CL 1 Domino 2114K 1ET

DOB 1/12/2022, by CL 1 Domino 037H, sold to Van Newkirk Herefords.

$32,500 — CL 1 Domino 242K

DOB 1/8/2022, by CL 1 Domino 993G 1ET, sold to Chad Pond, Troup, Texas.

$24,000 — CL 1 Domino 2120K 1ET

DOB 1/13/2022, by CL 1 Domino 993G 1ET, sold to Hermann Ranch, Lemmon, S.D. (3/4 interest).

$27,000 — CL 1 Domino 277K 1ET

DOB 1/11/2022, by CL 1 Domino 001H, sold to Buford Ranches LLC, Cleveland, Okla.

$26,000 — CL 1 Domino 212K 1ET

DOB 1/4/2022, by CL 1 Domino 001H, sold to Baumgarten Cattle Co., and Dave Herman, Pine Ridge, S.D.

$26,000 — CL 1 Domino 222K

DOB 1/6/2022, by CL 1 Domino 079H, sold to Highland Livestock Co., Livingston.

$20,000 — CL 1 Domino 286K

DOB 1/11/2022, by HH Advance 0025H ET, sold to James Herefords LLC, Mulberry, Ark.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$25,000 — CL 1 Dominette 719E 1ET

DOB 1/8/2017, by CL 1 Domino 215Z, sold to Churchill Cattle Co.; Kennedy Hoffman, Thedford, Neb.; and Stellpflug Cattle Co LLC.

$23,000 — CL 1 Dominette 238K 1ET

DOB 1/8/2022, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to L Bar W Cattle Co., Absarokee, and EF1 Cattle/Engelhard Farms.

Harvie Ranching

Olds, Alberta | March 14

Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

Reported in Canadian Funds

Lots Gross Average 33 bulls $232,250 $7,038

TOP BULL LOTS

$18,000 — Harvie VLE Banks ET 171K

DOB 2/21/2022, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, sold to Lock Farms, Macklin, Saskatchewan.

$10,500 — Harvie MCSQ Defender 51K

DOB 1/24/2022, by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G, sold to Howard Hawkwood, Rocky View County.

$10,000 — Harvie OVHF Cowboy 156K

DOB 2/16/2022, by NJW 202C 81E Steward 98G ET, sold to Six Mile Creek Cattle Co., Yukon, Okla.

$9,000 — Harvie SSAL Kingston 97K

DOB 2/2/2022, by Hills-Galore 16A Revive 86F, sold to Heartland Herefords LLC, Purcell, Okla.

$9,000 — Harvie Marksman 43K

DOB 1/23/2022, by Churchill Red Baron 8300F ET, sold to Harvey Krause, Aldergrove, British Columbia.

$9,000 — Harvie MCSQ Kooper 48K

DOB 1/24/2022, by NJW 202C 81E Steward 98G ET, sold to Lazy HE Ranch, Czar.

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Bar Star Cattle/ Ernst Herefords

Musselshell, Mont. | March 16

Auctioneer: Greg Goggins

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

Lots Gross Average

62 bulls $350,000 $5,645

44 comm. females $76,600 $1,741

TOP BULL LOTS

$18,000 — Bar Star Nemeses 1213 ET

DOB 10/3/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Brennan Reeder, La Juanta, Colo. (1/2 interest).

$7,500 — Bar Star Belle Air 1204 ET

DOB 9/17/2021, by BR Belle Air 6011, sold to Mark Ennis, Idaho Falls, Idaho (2/3 interest).

$7,250 — Bar Star Belle Air 2198 ET

DOB 3/13/2022, by BR Belle Air 6011, sold to Monte Shockley Jr., Poteau, Okla. (2/3 interest).

$7,250 — Bar Star Wild Wild West 2119

DOB 2/19/2022, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, sold to Tyler Moos, Edwall, Wash. (2/3 interest).

$7,250 — Bar Star Royalty 2158

DOB 3/1/2022, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018

ET, sold to Jason Hundley, Elizabeth, Colo. (2/3 interest).

$7,250 — Bar Star Dark Prince 2193 ET

DOB 3/9/2022, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, sold to Douglas Jolly, Hugo, Colo. (2/3 interest).

$8,500 — Ernst Distinctive 212

DOB 2/16/2022, by H B Distinct, sold to Dane Castleberry, Ekalaka.

$8,000 — Ernst Distinct 201

DOB 2/6/2022, by H B Distinct, sold to Dane Castleberry.

GKB Cattle/Barber Ranch

Desdemona, Texas | March 16

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

74 bulls $692,950 $9,364

TOP BULL LOTS

$105,000 — BR GKB Winchester 1314

DOB 9/19/2021, by BR Belle Air E133 ET, consigned by GKB Cattle, Desdemona, and Barber Ranch, Channing, sold to Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla.; Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; and Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho (1/3 interest and 1/2 possession).

$60,000 — GKB 8688 6011 Belleair K102 ET

DOB 3/3/2022, by BR Belle Air 6011, consigned by GKB Cattle, sold to Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M.; and White Rock Hereford Ranch, Milford (1/2 interest and 1/2 possession).

$50,000 — BR Lonestar K017 ET

DOB 1/6/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, consigned by Barber Ranch, sold to Eden Run, Oshawa, Ontario.

$25,000 — GKB 195C Extra Deep B004 1308

DOB 1/3/2021, by GKB 9279 Extra Deep 195C ET, consigned by GKB Cattle, sold to Genetics Plus, Tecumseh, Neb. (1/2 interest and 1/2 possession).

$25,000 — BR Trending K016 ET

DOB 1/5/2022, by BR GKB Trending 0104, consigned by Barber Ranch, sold to Ken Larson, DeSoto.

$17,000 — GKB Rare Air 1320

DOB 9/26/2021, by BR Rare Air ET, consigned by GKB Cattle, sold to White Rock Hereford Ranch.

$12,500 — GKB Makers Mark K116 ET

DOB 2/14/2022, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, consigned by GKB Cattle, sold to Larson’s Polled Herefords, DeSoto (3/4 interest).

$14,000 — BR Belle Air 1369

DOB 12/15/2021, by BR Belle Air 6011, consigned by Barber Ranch, sold to Dudley Bros., Comanche.

$12,500 — BR Rare Air 1294

DOB 9/4/2021, by BR Rare Air ET, consigned by Barber Ranch, sold to Larry Johnson, Abilene.

$12,000 — GKB 6034 Clayton 6068 1110

DOB 2/6/2021, by JCS GKB 240 Clayton 6034, consigned by GKB Cattle, sold to Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb.

$10,000 — GKB 8123 Diesel 1979

DOB 12/5/2021, by BR Belle Air 8123, consigned by GKB Cattle, sold to WMC Cattle Co., Wasola, Mo.

$9,500 — BR Belle Air 1288

DOB 8/24/2021, by BR Belle Air 6011, consigned by Barber Ranch, sold to Charles Hoppe, Gause.

$9,500 — BR E133 Belle Air 1324

DOB 9/30/2021, by BR Belle Air E133 ET, consigned by Barber Ranch, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn., and Jernigan Farm, Columbia, Tenn.

$9,500 — BR Rare Air 1319

DOB 9/26/2021, by BR Rare Air ET, consigned by Barber Ranch, sold to Matt Stockman, De Leon.

$9,250 — GKB 4892 Crossfit 670D 1140

DOB 2/1/2021, by CSF Ramsey Crossfit 4892 ET, consigned by GKB Cattle, sold to Hayden Vallee Engelke, Teague.

K7 Herefords

Lockridge, Iowa | March 16

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

TOP BULL LOTS

$5,000 — K7 8392 Advance 2178

DOB 9/9/2021, by HH Advance 8392F ET, sold to John McKnight, Searcy, Ark.

$5,000 — K7 21G Lad 2136

DOB 2/7/2021, by JDH AH Prominent 21G ET, sold to John Hedges, Bagley.

$4,700 — K7 BR Lad 2176

DOB 9/8/2021, by H Bell Ringer 8459 ET, sold to Bar Y Ranch, Keosauqua.

$4,500 — EEE Golden Lad 122

DOB 2/16/2021, by K7 5044 Doino 1806, sold to Joe Ryckert, Paola, Kan.

$4,200 — K7 21G Lad 2241

DOB 2/12/2022, by JDH AH Prominent 21G ET, sold to David Klein, Sigourney.

$4,200 — K7 Bell 2230

DOB 2/5/2022, by H Bell Ringer 8459 ET, sold to Veesers Triple E Hereford Farm, Powers, Mich.

Buckeye Hereford Assn.

Columbus, Ohio | March 18

Auctioneer: Dale Stith

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

5 bulls $19,300 $3,860

25 females $80,650 $3,226

30 total $99,950 $3,332

9 embryos $1,575 $175

20 semen units $700 $35

TOP BULL LOT

$6,000 — UHF U32C Cannon 68F U24J ET

DOB 9/8/2021, by NJW 12A 109Z Hudson 68F ET, consigned by Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, sold to Ault Farms, Chillicothe.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$5,500 — UHF 10B Lizzy UO2K

DOB 5/4/2022, by GVF 11X Powerstroke 10B, consigned by Ralph E. Ullman & Son, sold to Kevin Hall, Bowling Green.

$5,450 — JH Knoxs Miss Lucy

DOB 9/22/2020, by Boyd Ft Knox 17Y XZ5 4040, consigned by Janessa Hill, Wooster, sold to Jason Rinker, Findlay; and a September heifer calf, by TH Frontier 174E, sold to Emerson Thayer, Monroeville.

$5,100 — Church View D1 Ramblinrose927J

DOB 2/1/2021, by MPH Z311 Rampage D1, consigned by J & L Cattle Services, Jeromesville; and a February heifer calf, by EFBeef A250 Tested F246, sold to Shaver Farms, Lodi.

$5,000 — THF Francia 11K

DOB 5/31/2022, by Behm 100W Cuda 504C, consigned by Twin Hills Farms, Apple Creek, sold to Katelyn England, Atwater.

$5,000 — THF Katie 3K

DOB 5/7/2022, by Behm 100W Cuda 504C, consigned by Twin Hills Farms, sold to Ridge Acres Farm 2.0, Martins Ferry.

$5,000 — KH JLCS 15E Ruby 5G K75 ET

DOB 9/22/2022, by AH JDH Munson 15E ET, consigned by Keayla Harr, Jeromesville, sold to Natalie and Nathan Liston, Seville.

Falling Timber Farm

Marthasville, Mo. | March 18

Auctioneer: Jesse Bolin

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

28 bulls $117,050 $4,180

39 females $120,850 $3,099

67 total $237,900 $3,551

17 comm. females $40,600 $2,388

TOP BULL LOTS

$6,250 — FTF Sunrise 249K

DOB 1/20/2022, by Pyramid Daybreak 9165, sold to Why-Oh-Why Farm, Mount Hermon, La.; and West/Shelby, Denham Springs, La.

$5,750 — FTF Jordan 242K

DOB 1/18/2022, by FTF Relevant 831F, sold to Wild Horse Hill Ranch, Boyton, Okla.

$5,600 — FTF Daybreak 236K

DOB 1/17/2022, by Pyramid Daybreak 9165, sold to Hauck Farms, Fulton.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$5,750 — FTF Promise 833F

DOB 1/17/2018, by FTF Porterhouse 455B; and a January heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287

H086, sold to Darrell Aufdenberg, Jackson.

$5,500 — FTF Tess 8511F ET

DOB 8/19/2018, by EFBeef TFL U208 Tested

X651 ET, sold to Bryan and Kelsey Pollard, Montgomery City; and an August heifer calf, by TH Frontier 174E, sold to J & B Ranch, Ewing.

B&D Herefords

Odin, Kan. | March 20

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

47 bulls $208,400 $4,434

TOP BULL LOTS

$8,500 — B&D Advance 1331

DOB 2/9/2021, by HH Advance 6065D, sold to Merne Post, Claflin.

$6,750 — B&D L1 Domino 1589

DOB 10/10/2021, by B&D L1 Domino 9326 ET, sold to James McClure, Tescott.

$6,500 — B&D Advance 1516

DOB 9/12/2021, by HH Advance 6319D, sold to Jim Cerny, Narka.

$6,250 — B&D L1 Domino 1493

DOB 8/27/2021, by B&D L1 Domino 9326 ET, sold to Marvin Gleason, Kinsley.

$6,000 — B&D Advance 1549

DOB 9/21/2021, by HH Advance 6319D, sold to Joe Wiegel, Russell.

Flying S Herefords

Paluxy, Texas | March 21

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

46 bulls $192,100 $4,176

40 females $137,350 $3,434

86 total $329,450 $3,831

TOP BULL LOTS

$14,500 — FS Advance 1082J ET

DOB 9/11/2021, by HH Advance 8120F ET, sold to W4 Ranch, Morgan.

$8,750 — FS Advance 1095J ET

DOB 9/18/2021, by HH Advance 5107C ET, sold to Kyle Geffert, Haven, Kan. (3/4 interest).

$7,500 — FS Advance 1053J

DOB 8/27/2021, by HH Advance 6250D ET, sold to David Morehead, Bernard, Iowa (3/4 interest).

$9,300 — FS Advance 1044J

DOB 8/25/2021, by HH Advance 8120F ET, sold to Rocker B Ranch, Barnhart.

$9,000 — FS Advance 1077J

DOB 9/11/2021, by HH Advance 6006D ET, sold to Lionel Arsement, Beaumont.

$8,000 — FS Advance 1062J

DOB 8/31/2021, by HH Advance 8120F ET, sold to McCoy Remm Ranches, San Marcos.

$8,000 — FS Advance 1118J

DOB 10/6/2021, by HH Advance 8120F ET, sold to McCoy Remm Ranches.

$7,500 — FS Advance 1088J ET

DOB 9/14/2021, by HH Advance 8120F ET, sold to Jim Penturf, Ogden, Ark.

Lorenzen Farms

Chrisman, Ill. | March 21

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

5 bulls $16,100 $3,220

5 females $14,200 $2,840

10 total $30,300 $3,030

10 embryos $3,850 $385

TOP BULL LOT

$5,000 — LF 3066 Entice 2029 ET

DOB 3/4/2022, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to Rheinecker Hereford Farm, Culter.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$3,600 — LF G13 Vicky 1016

DOB 2/13/2021, by JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET, sold to Dan Bixler, Newton.

NJW Polled Herefords

Sheridan, Wyo. | March 22

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

Lots

TOP BULL LOTS

$30,000 — NJW 141C 9139 Loyal 35K

DOB 2/5/2022, by Pyramid Candor 9139, sold to Coyote Ridge Ranch, La Salle, Colo. (1/2 interest).

$25,000 — NJW 79Z 84E Roots 183K ET

DOB 2/23/2022, by S16 782B Highland 84E, sold to Rankin and Sons, Draper, S.D. (3/4 interest).

$25,000 — NJW 95G 41E Hoss 187K

DOB 2/23/2022, by NJW 11B 028X Hoss 41E ET, sold to Sonoma Mountain Herefords, Santa Rosa, Calif. (3/4 interest).

$24,000 — NJW 73S D287 Daybreak 163K ET

DOB 2/19/2022, by SHF Daybreak Y02 D287

ET, sold to Harvie Ranching, Olds, Alberta (3/4 interest).

$21,000 — NJW 73S D287 Solstice 100K ET

DOB 2/13/2022, by SHF Daybreak Y02 D287

ET, sold to Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky. (3/4 interest).

$22,000 — NJW EH 130H 254G Ridge 195K

DOB 2/25/2022, by NJW 139C 103C Ridge

254G, sold to Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$40,000 — NJW 11B 27C Rita 99K ET

DOB 2/13/2022, by NJW 73S 38W Rimrock 27C ET, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario.

$28,000 — NJW 76S 4013 Stardust 274K ET

DOB 2/14/2022, by Innisfail WHR X651/723

4013 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.

$27,500 — NJW 79Z 84E Rita 200K ET

DOB 2/26/2022, by S16 782B Highland 84E, sold to GKB Cattle.

$23,000 — NJW 16G 9H Harmony 7K

DOB 1/28/2022, by NJW 127F X651 Tested 9H, sold to Pablo Herrera, Sheridan.

$20,000 — NJW 76S 72C Stardust 273K ET

DOB 2/14/2022, by NJW 79Z 22Z Heavy Duty 72C ET, sold to Roth Hereford Farm, Windsor, Mo.

$19,000 — NJW 73S 9H Daydream 65K ET

DOB 2/10/2022, by NJW 127F X651 Tested 9H, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords.

TOP PICK LOT

$40,000 — Pick of the spring heifers Sold to Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock. continued on page 80...

Buck Cattle Co.

Madill, Okla. | March 25

Auctioneer: Steve Bonham

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

32 females $1,135,500 $35,484

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$370,000 — BK VC Kissy Missy 2042K ET

DOB 8/17/2022, by DCF 642Z Dilly 002H, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

$180,000 — BK CMCC Kash Money 2046K ET

DOB 9/16/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.

$170,000 — BK Kool Choice 2051K ET

DOB 9/11/2022, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to an Alabama buyer.

Candy Meadow Farms

Lexington, Tenn. | March 25

Auctioneer: Eddie Burks

Reported by: Tommy Coley

Lots Gross Average

15.50 bulls $96,650 $6,235

17 females $69,500 $4,088

32.50 total $166,150 $5,112

6 comm. females $13,650 $2,275

TOP BULL LOTS

$20,000 — CMF E914 Jaguar 748J ET

DOB 10/26/2021, by SHF Daybreak Y02 D287

ET, sold to Waggoner Cattle Co., Carthage, Miss. (1/2 interest).

$11,000 — CMF 396F Jet 687J

DOB 8/31/2021, by CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G

ET, sold to Triple S Ranch, Grannis, Ark.

$7,600 — CMF 570G Justice 702J

DOB 9/10/2021, by CMF 1720 Gold Rush

569G ET, sold to TMC Cattle Co., Wartrace.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$7,400 — CMF 104B Sara 543G

DOB 9/23/2019, by R Landmark 4386, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison; and a September heifer calf, by CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G ET, sold to Olson Hereford Ranch, Argusville, N.D.

$6,500 — CMF 132B Victoria 396F

DOB 8/13/2018, by Mohican THM Excede Z426, and a January bull calf, by CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G ET, sold to Rockin’ H Farms, Beaumont, Miss.

Heart of America

Hereford Assn.

Wayne City, Ill. | March 25

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Noah Benedict

Lots Gross Average

6 bulls $22,900 $3,817

45 females $106,550 $2,368

51 total $129,450 $2,538

9 comm. females $16,525 $1,836

TOP BULL LOTS

$5,500 — WFF F803 F807 TNT Deuce 112J

DOB 9/2/2021, by WFF X651 60C Tested F803, consigned by Warfel Family Farm, Casey, sold to Chris Ayers, Rochester.

$4,700 — FF Red Rock 013H

DOB 4/7/2020, by JDH 45C Homegrown 123F ET, consigned by Fleisher Farms, Knoxville, sold to McDonald Farms, Shelbyville.

$4,200 — MF Bentleys Beau 8521

DOB 10/30/2021, by PCR X51 Bentley 452B, consigned by Moffett Farms, Decatur, sold to Richard Ross, Shelbyville.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$5,700 — GG AA Victoria 33Z 917G ET

DOB 3/22/2019, by JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET, consigned by Greives Herefords, Otterbein, Ind., sold to Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman; and a September heifer calf, by NJW 11B 6589 Authority 57G ET, sold to Goldstein Farms, Effingham.

$4,900 — GG AA 88X Rita 936G ET

DOB 9/4/2019, by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET, consigned by Greives Herefords; and an August heifer calf, by NJW 11B 6589 Authority 57G ET, sold to Lynn Gallagher, Gray, Maine.

$4,600 — BH 01E Adele 01J

DOB 1/11/2021, by LF PMH 78P Victor 4123 ET, consigned by Benedict Herefords, Dewey; and a January bull calf, by /S Mandate 99631, sold to McDonald Farms.

Sandhill Farms

Haviland, Kan. | March 25

Auctioneer: Joel Birdwell

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

$21,000 — SHF Kilogram F158 K390 ET

DOB 2/20/2022, by SHF Foresight B413

F158, sold to Trantsman Hereford Group, New Zealand.

$17,500 — SHF Kaegan D287 K028 ET

DOB 1/28/2022, by SHF Daybreak Y02 D287

ET, sold to Van Hook Farms LLC, Tennessee.

$17,000 — SHF Klondike F158 K098 ET

DOB 2/4/2022, by SHF Foresight B413 F158, sold to McGuffee Polled Herefords, Mississippi.

$17,000 — SHF King Kong D287 K363 ET

DOB 2/20/2022, by SHF Daybreak Y02 D287 ET, sold to Blackwater Ranch, Texas.

$16,500 — SHF Kenning F158 K206

DOB 2/13/2022, by SHF Foresight B413 F158, sold to Van Hook Farms LLC.

$16,000 — SHF Kerosene 589 K084 ET

DOB 2/2/2022, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Airriess Acres, Saskatchewan.

$15,000 — SHF Kaftan D287 K036

DOB 1/29/2022, by SHF Daybreak Y02 D287

ET, sold to Robby Gray, Kansas.

$14,500 — SHF Knuckle H324 K252

DOB 2/20/2022, by SHF Huckleberry E156 H324 ET, sold to McGuffee Polled Herefords.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$15,000 — SHF Miss 167Y F173

DOB 2/20/2018, by NJW 33TB 100W Trust 167Y; and a February heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Van Hook Farms LLC.

$15,000 — SHF Gerber D163 F060

DOB 2/9/2018, by SHF Deadbolt 001A D163; and a February heifer calf, by CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G ET, sold to Van Hook Farms LLC.

Copeland & Sons LLC

Clayton, N.M. | March 27

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average 45 bulls $248,000 $5,511 30 comm. females $54,625 $1,821

TOP BULL LOTS

$15,500 — JCS Pecos 2351

DOB 3/27/2022, by JCS Chisum 9536, sold to Pied Piper Farms, Hamlin, Texas. (1/2 interest, 1/2 possession).

$15,000 — JCS 7199 Cool Kat 2389

TOP BULL LOTS

$25,000 — SHF Kickback H033 K225

DOB 2/17/2022, by SHF Harvest D287 H033 ET, sold to Seven Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Georgia, and CES/Predestined Cattle Co., Georgia.

DOB 3/23/2022, by JCS Cool Kat 7199 ET, sold to Carlson Cattle Co., Royal Center, Ind., and Riggin Rose Goings, Royal Center, Ind.

$10,000 — JCS 1479G Dominator 2301

DOB 2/11/2022, by SR Dominator 1479G, sold to Kyle Skipper, Amarillo, Texas.

$9,000 — JCS Bingo 2342

DOB 3/13/2022, by JCS Bingo 9671, sold to Danny Poole, Texline, Texas.

$8,500 — JCS Gunsmoke 2415

DOB 3/28/2022, by JCS Gunsmoke 9580, sold to Micheli Hereford Ranch, Fort Bridger, Wyo.

$8,500 — JCS 240 Domino 2313

DOB 2/19/2022, by Bar S LHF 028 240, sold to Farr Cattle Co., Datil.

$8,000 — JCS Bingo 2346

DOB 3/17/2022, by JCS Bingo 9671, sold to Larry Wheeler, Lovington.

$7,500 — JCS Dominator 2348

DOB 3/21/2022, by SR Dominator 170H, sold to Brainard Cattle Co. LLC, Pampa, Texas.

$7,500 — JCS 9621 Spartan 2428

DOB 4/26/2022, by JCS Spartan 9621, sold to B-Bar Herefords, Roby, Texas.

Snowshoe Cattle Co.

Arthur, Neb. | March 27

Auctioneer: Greg Goggins

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

48 bulls $230,500 $4,802

TOP BULL LOTS

$8,000 — Snowshoe Long Range F121 136J

DOB 8/22/2021, by NJW 76S 27A Long Range

203D ET, sold to Pine Valley Ranch, Gordon (3/4 interest).

$7,500 — Snowshoe 81E Historic H09 20K

DOB 2/19/2022, by NJW 160B 028X Historic

81E ET, sold to Narjes Cattle Co., Sidney.

$7,250 — Snowshoe Masterplan F07 47K

DOB 3/1/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Prairie Gold Farms Inc., Heartwell.

$6,750 — Snowshoe 19C Vigilante F26 71K

DOB 3/10/2022, by Snowshoe X51 Bannack

Y27 19C, sold to Matthew Miller, Glasow, Mont.

$6,500 — Snowshoe Masterplan 06E 04K

DOB 2/3/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to 07 Ranch, Lewellen.

$6,500 — Snowshoe 42Z Ruffneck E25 135J

DOB 8/22/2021, by Snowshoe 31U Tuff 31S

42Z, sold to Klempel Inc., Bloomfield, Mont.

Frenzen Polled Herefords

Fullerton, Neb. | March 28

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

32 bulls $119,600 $3,738

14 females $43,100 $3,079

46 total $162,700 $3,537

TOP BULL LOTS

$7,000 — Frenzen Grizzly K16

DOB 2/15/2022, by Frenzen Grizzly G36, sold to Don Kummer, Monroe. (2/3 interest).

$5,000 — Frenzen Grizzly J132

DOB 4/5/2021, by Frenzen Grizzly G36, sold to Gregg Koopman, Meadow Grove.

$5,000 — Frenzen Revved Up J69

DOB 3/10/2021, by Frenzen Revved Up E33, sold to Jared Niedermeyer, Cook.

$4,500 — EF Blazer J169

DOB 8/11/2021, by KJ 584D Blazer 710G, sold to Robert Rieken, Osceola.

$4,500 — EF Frank The Tank J142

DOB 4/14/2021, by Frenzen Frank The Tank F05, sold to Robert Rieken.

Harrison Cattle Co.

Arapaho, Okla. | March 28

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

30 bulls $104,400 $3,480

19 females $50,400 $2,653

49 total $154,800 $3,159

22 comm. females $44,400 $2,018

TOP BULL LOT

$7,500 — HCC Johnson 1069 J ET

DOB 3/15/2021, by HCC Arapaho 6037 ET, sold to Groendyke Ranch, Enid.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$7,500 — HCC Miss Genesis 1038 J ET

DOB 3/15/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Kendall Cattle Co., Melissa, Texas.

Performance Unlimited

Creston, Iowa | March 29

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh Lots Gross Average 22 bulls $99,650 $4,530 9 females $14,675 $1,631

TOP BULL LOTS

$7,500 — Schu-Lar 61J OF 2B 4013 ET

DOB 9/17/2021, by Innisfail WHR X651/723

4013 ET, consigned by Schu-Lar Polled Herefords, Lawrence, Kan., sold to Olsen Ranches Inc., Harrisburg, Neb. (3/4 interest).

$8,000 — Schu-Lar EFBeef 11K OF 30FE158

DOB 4/10/2022, by EFBeef C609 Resolute E158 ET, consigned by Schu-Lar Polled Herefords, sold to KK Polled Hereford Kattle, Tipton, Mo.

$7,000 — BRP Outlier 4921 242

DOB 3/8/2022, by RV 9021W Outlier 4921, consigned by Beef Resources Partnership, Tabor, sold to Charles Rosenkrans, Paris, Mo.

$6,800 — BRP Trust B279 151

DOB 2/28/2021, by KCF Bennett Trust B279 ET, consigned by Beef Resources Partnership, sold to Eric Birkland, Moorland.

$6,500 — Schu-Lar K022 0F 9F 023

DOB 2/6/2022, by BRP Red Bull 60 023, consigned by Schu-Lar Polled Herefords, sold to Chain Ranch, Canton, Okla.

Open Shows

Kentucky Beef Expo

Louisville, Ky. | March 3

Judge: Ben Crites, Paris, Ky. 51 head shown

Champion female, 3R Herefords, Brooksville, with 3RH Navy Jade 456B, 3/28/2022, by ILR Red Power 456B. Reserve champion female, JW Cox, Flemingsburg, with JWL LGF High Queen Evelyn M230, 5/5/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Champion bull, Buryl Shirley, Sparta, Tenn., with MCS Hot Topic 121, 5/19/2021, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion bull, Buryl Shirley, with MCS Mr. Tank 422, 9/5/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Ohio Beef Expo

Columbus, Ohio | March 17

Judge: Todd Herman, Lima, Ohio 30 head shown

Champion female, Twin Hills Farms, Apple Creek, with THF Francia 11K, 5/31/2022, by Behm 100W Cuda 504C. Reserve champion female, Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, with UHF 10B Lizzy UO2K, 5/4/2022, by GVF 11X Powerstroke 10B.

Champion cow-calf pair, J & L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, with Church View D1 RamblinRose927J, 2/1/2021, by MPH Z311 Rampage D1; and a February heifer calf, by EFBeef A250 Tested F246. Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Janessa R. Hill, Wooster, with JH Knoxs Miss Lucy, 9/22/2020, by Boyd Ft Knox 17Y XZ5 4040; and a September heifer calf, by TH Frontier 174E.

Champion bull, Ralph E. Ullman & Son, with UHF U32C Cannon 68F U24J ET, 9/8/2021, by NJW 12A 109Z Hudson 68F ET. Reserve champion bull, J & L Cattle Services, with JLCS 4013 Advantage J67, 9/26/2021, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET.

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

Office: 256-845-3936

John: 256-996-5545

Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May

Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com

CALIFORNIA

Brandon Theising

High Cotton Bull Sale

Last Monday in October

1975 E. Roosevelt Rd. • El Nido, CA 95317

Gino Pedretti 209-756-1609 Mark St. Pierre 209-233-1406

Gino Pedretti Jr. 209-756-2088

The Mickelson Family P.O. Box 2689 Petaluma, CA 94953 707-481-3440 Jim 707-396-7364 Bobby JMMick@sonic.net

8 05-526-2195

P.O. Box 1019 8 05-358-2115 cell Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 b randon@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

Registered Herefords & Angus Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell

5640 Co. Rd. 65 Willows, CA 95988

Morrell Ranches morrellranches@yahoo.com

Carrie Cell 530-218-5507

Barry Cell 530-682-5808

54286 W.C.R. 27 | Carr, CO 80612 Bryan and Linda Sidwell

Bryan cell 970-381-0264

Linda cell 970-381-6811

sidwell@ezlink.com

Shaw Cattle Co.

S22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com

Greg: (208) 459-3029

THE BULL BUSINESS

Sam: (208) 880-9044 5540-998 )802( :rekcuT Ron Shurtz: (208) 431-3311

Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221

Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com

ILLINOIS

Polled Herefords • Brafords

Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, Ga 31560 912-586-6585 • Cell 912-294-2470 greenviewfarms@windstream.net

www.greenviewfarms.net

Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942

GEORGIA IDAHO

31058 Colyer Rd. Bruneau, ID 83604 www.hereford.com

Guy and Sherry Colyer – 208-845-2313

Guy cell – 208-599-0340

Kyle cell – 208-250-3924

Katie cell – 208-599-2962

DANIELS HEREFORD RANCH

Commitment to Quality since 1915

Bulls for Sale at Private Treaty Excellent Replacement Heifers Follow us on Facebook DanielsHerefordRanch danielsherefordranch@yahoo.com

Baker Farms

Family Agri-Business Since 1933

1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364 Fred Debby Sarah Susan • John 815-672-3491 Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984

HEREFORDS

Dan Bixler 7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com

Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627

Gary’s cell 217-827-2761

Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.

Bur Ns POlled HerefOrd farm

11770 Wilson Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237

Sherwood Burns 618-521-3678

Kent & Barb Burns 618-521-3199

Cattle for sale at all times

Keith Elkington 208-521-1774

Layne 208-681-0765

Eric 208-881-4014

RANGE READY, PERFORMANCE PROVEN

Visitors always welcome.

ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS

5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406

JBB/AL HEREFORDS

James and Dawn Anderson / Bev Bryan

Bryan and Charly Anderson / 208-280-1505 1973 S. 1500 E., Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords.com

Private treaty bull and heifer sales Herefords Since 1967

Double B Herefords LLC

Chase and David Brown 9879 Hackney Rd. Warrensburg, IL 62573 Chase 217-620-9133 cdbrow2@gmail.com

Joe and Lauri Ellis 765-366-5390

Matt and Lisa Ellis

26455 N. 2300th St. • Chrisman, IL 61924 www.efbeef.com • efbeef1@aol.com

Andrew Paquette 1725 East 3400 North Rd. St. Anne, IL 60964 815-671-0589 Andrew apaquette15@gmail.com

11268 Hobbs Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 Office 217-529-8878

Greg 217-725-7095

Winton and Emily Harris Family

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

Nate and Courtney Wirtjes 9272 Freeport Rd. • Durand, IL 61024 815-629-2441 • Cell 815-871-9118 • wirtjes2@msn.com

Visitors always welcome • Member of The Offense

SAYRE HEREFORD FARM

Tim and Tracie Sayre Seely, Kendi and Kira Sayre 13188 Virginia Rd. • Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143 sayreherefords@gmail.com

Eric, Cindie, Cassie and Krista Allscheid 8052 Andy Rd. • Waterloo, IL 62298 Cell 618-593-9642 soph@htc.net www.ShingleOaksPolledHerefords.com

The Platter Family 4214 E State Road-234 Greenfield, IN 46140

Gene, Lori, Lucas, Logan and Cory Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd. Columbia, IL 62236

GENE 618-407-8374

LORI 618-407-0429

LUCAS 618-830-0971

West Wind Herefords

Jeff and Kelly Yoder 2356 N 1230 E. Rd. Edinburg, IL 62531 jwyoder62@gmail.com

Kyle 217-565-3275 • Brian 217-827-9708 • Adam 217-823-9763

INDIANA

Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com

Margaret 912-585-7471

Bill 317-997-1760

margaretplatter@icloud.com

Cows for

sale at

all

Jason’s cell Todd’s

HERBEL

“Straight Station Line Ones”

20161 Saline Rd. Lucas, KS 67648

HEREFORDS

STREAM CATTLE CO.

Annual Bull

Jon and Robin Herbel 785-324-2430 herbelxp@gmail.com

C.R. 74 • Quinter, KS 67752

Gordon

Daron Jamison 785-650-9639 Devin Sweitzer 785-299-0663 www.jamisonherefords.com

JENSEN BROS.

October 19, 2023

“The Brand That Works” Alma, KS

Chad, Karsten & Kasen Breiner 7 85-564-2091

David & Diane Breiner 7 85-456-4790

Ryan & Sharon Breiner 7 85-207-3070 millcreekranch.com millcreekranch@embarqmail.com

Alex & Alison Mih, and Mariam Mih P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • 620-212-3250 cell amih@mmherefords.com

14, Chariton, IA 50049 641-774-8124 • streamcattle@hotmail.com www.streamcattle.com Just north of Chariton on State Hwy. 14 (712) 653-3678 wieseandsons@gmail.com www.wieseandsons.com Bulls • Females • Semen • Embryos 31554 Delta Ave. Manning, IA 51455 P.O. Box 305 Dean and Danny 29111 B Keene Rd. • Maple Hill, KS 66507 785-256-4643 • 785-256-4010 Danny cell 785-383-2493 Located 13 miles west of Topeka on I-70, Keene/Eskridge exit then 3 miles south KANSAS Grant and Linda McKay and Family 1226 8th Rd. Marysville, KS 66508 785-619-6086 308-470-1190 cell glmherefords@bluevalley.net www.glmherefords.com Walter, Megan and Chuck Megan 785-332-8575 Chuck 785-332-4034 1805 RS 115 St. Francis, KS 67756 megan@douthitherefords.com

84 | May/June 2023 Hereford.org

10272 S. Forsse Rd. • Falun, KS 67442 www.oleencattleco.com

oleencattle@hometelco.net

Glenn 785-826-0870

Chuck 785-452-2961 Brandon 785-452-8148

Kevin and Vera Schultz Cell 620-546-4570 Tyler and Hannah Schultz 620-546-1574

2048 280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059 www.sandhillfarms.com

Annual Production Sale • 4th Saturday in March Stop by for a visit anytime.

Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC

“YOUR BRAND OF HEREFORD”

SCHUMANN

367 Hwy. 40, Lecompton, KS 66050 • 785-887-6754 brycegina@sunflower.com

LARSON

508 Rockfence Pl., Lawrence, KS 66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com

David and Delores Stump

Dan and Kim Schmidt 1128 Hwy. 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411

Dave 785-556-0124

Dan 785-562-6685

info@springhillherefords.com • www.springhillherefords.com

Umberger Polled Herefords

Greg Umberger 3018 U Rd. • Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4472 Cell: 620-923-5120 gregumberger@yahoo.com www.umbergerpolledherefords.com

MATHENY HEREFORDS

Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper 1011 Driftwood Lane Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Cell 270-668-7126

Fax 270-735-9922

bchambliss@priorityapproval.com

6706 US Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055

Andrew, Suzanne, Austin and Taylor Belle Matheny Andrew 606-584-5361 Austin 606-375-2167 amathenyherefords@gmail.com

TUCKER STOCK FARMS

Registered Angus and Polled Herefords

John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301

BULLS ALWAYS FOR SALE

EAST SIDE FARM

Registered Polled Herefords

eastsidehereford@comcast.net

Visitors welcome!

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

Les Krogstad 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com

Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159

Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com

1616 John Shirk Rd., Taneytown, MD 21787

Ray 443-871-4917 • ray.howes64@gmail.com

Cyndy 443-871-6657 • clhowes@aol.com

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

Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey Melissa Grimmel Schaake 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

FOR SALE:

• B ulls

• Females

Lester and John Schafer 64664 170th St. Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 320-833-2050

• Se men

SPRINGWATER

POLLED HEREFORDS

Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030

507-597-6221

605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net

Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com

MISSISSIPPI

POLLED HEREFORDS

KENTUCKY BOTKIN

Robert and Susan Botkin 1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086

859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net

Cattle for Sale at All Times

6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055

Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718

www.boydbeef.com

HERD SIRES: KCF Bennett York D377, KCF Bennett D367 G391, KCF Bennett 776 G413 and SCH Sensation D503 G4

MICHIGAN

W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887

Glenn Hanson, Sr 9 06-753-4684

Glenn Hanson, Jr 9 06-630-5169

“Cattle made for the North in the North”

Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Ann Zimmerman 601-894-2755 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com • www.cranch.com

Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com

103 Earl McGuffee Rd. New

MS 39140 www.mcguffeeherefords.com

Chris and Susan Illg

13299 Bear Ave. Cainsville, MO 64632

J Bar E Ranch

Since 1898

Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245

Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net

Bobby Singleton 615-708-1034

Ranch 662-462-5885 Don 662-284-9410 Colton 662-415-5885

122 Co. Rd. 358 Burnsville, MS 38833 donaldksims@hotmail.com

MISSOURI

Chris 660-425-2561

illgcattleco@outlook.com

Journagan Ranch

Marty D. Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 • Cell 417-838-1482

Eric, Jr. 417-860-7151

Eric & Kami 417-737-0055

SPHHerefords@outlook.com

McMURRY CATTLE

2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247

TOM BIGLIENI AND JILL EWING 2109 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 417-827-8482 • tgbig@sbcglobal.net

FARM ADDRESS: 3345 Lollar Branch Rd., Sullivan, MO 63080

Owner: Al Bonebrake

James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO

MONTANA

2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy

ROD FINDLEY 32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 findleyfarms@gmail.com

Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics

BULLS AVAILABLE AT PRIVATE TREATY

Harding Bros. Herefords

MARVIN AND EVERETT HARDING

Rt. 2 • Ridgeway, MO 64481 660-872-6870

HIGH PRAIRIE FARM

Gregg and Denver Alsup 18 Alsup Ln. Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-766-6801

gailalsup@gmail.com

26 Years Line 1 Genetics

CURLEW Cattle Company

BULLS For Sale in the Spring Howard Moss 895 Whitetail Rd., Whitehall, MT 59759 406-287-9947

www.ehlkeherefords.com

Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke P.O. Box 1487 Townsend, MT 59644 406-266-4121 Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com

FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE in September • Bulls sell Private Treaty

Feddes

Herefords

2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, Montana 59741

Dan 406-570-1602

drfeddes@msn.com

Tim 406-570-4771

tfeddes@msn.com

“THE BEST IN LINE 1 BREEDING”

• 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS

Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef®

Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry

Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@gmail.com

18 N Fork Road Townsend, MT 59644 (406) 422-6464 info@schockherefordranch.com

HERDSMAN: Dallas Casqueira (406) 461-4698

Richard and Shirley 406-560-8122

Bruce and Tammy 406-544-1536

Kurt and Jessica 406-239-5113 P.O. Box 30055 Gold Creek, MT 59733 bruce@thomasherefords.com

Wichman Herefords

www.wichmanherefords.com

Registered bulls and females for sale by private treaty. Proven bloodlines, longevity, performance, functional justinwichman22@gmail.com

Justin and Carmen Wichman 1921 Wichman Rd. 4 06-350-3123 cell Moore, MT 59464 4 06-374-6833 home

NEBRASKA 7 Mill Iron Ranch

Burl and Doug McMillan 210560 CR U • Gering, NE 69341 970-326-8391 • burl_mcmillan@yahoo.com

From I-80 exit 48 west of Sidney, Neb. south 1 1/4 miles, west 1 mile, south 3/4 mile

Herd sire: BB 1065 Domino 6081 • Cow herd: Mark Donald and Line 1

Quality Cattle That Work

Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347 48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777

Hebron,

Don and Tammy Sims Colton and Brittany Sims Ross and Amber Parker

Galen Frenzen and Family

ANNUAL BULL SALE

Fourth Tuesday in March

Mrnak Herefords West

Galen Frenzen

50802 N. Edgewood Rd., Fullerton, NE 68638

Galen 308-550-0237

Eric 308-550-0238

MINIATURE - CLASSIC HEREFORDS

www.splittcreekranch.com

North Platte, Nebraska 69101

Shaun Brott 308-530-4161

Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner PO Box 2412 • Minden, NV 89423 775-848-0160

lorenmrnak@aol.com

Henkel Polled Herefords

Pure Station Polled L1 Dominos

Females and club calves for sale private treaty. Eric 402-239-9838

Gene 402-729-5866

56095 715 Road • Fairbury, NE 68352 henkelhereford@hotmail.com

Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859

Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096

Office 308-645-2279 • P.O. Box 287 • Thedford, NE 69166 jason@hoffmanranch.com • www.hoffmanranch.com

Milk, Muscle, Performance and Weight Outcross Pedigrees

Bulls and females always for sale. Visitors always welcome!

Jack and Bev Beeson Wayne, NE 68787

Females that Produce

Prolific Disposition 402-375-3404

Cell 402-375-9027

Albert Moeller & Sons

7582 S Engleman Rd Grand Island, NE 68803 308-384-0979

Cattle for sale by Private Treaty and at Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

P.O. Box 306 • Hyannis, NE 69350 James 308-458-2406

Bryan 308-458-2865 • Bob 308-458-2731 1417 Rd. 2100 Guide Rock, NE 68942-8099

Ron 402-756-3462 rnschutte@gtmc.net

www.schutteandsons.net

BERNIE AND STACIE BUZANOWSKI Arthur, NE

308-726-2138

• 406-855-8288 cell

Judy Splitt 308-530-1287 judysplitt@gmail.com

UPSTREAM RANCH

Annual Bull Sale • First Saturday in February 45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 Brent and Robin Meeks • 308-942-3195

upstreamranch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com

www.mrnakherefordswest.com

NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO

B&H HEREFORDS

Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-9316 Cell: 575-644-6925 philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com

859 Romero Rd · Nara Visa, NM

Oshkosh, NE 69154 • www.vannewkirkherefords.com

Joe: 308-778-6049 • Kolby: 308-778-6230 Quality Herefords Since 1892

NEVADA

Dennis and Rachel Lee 775-217-2280 dlee6d@gmail.com

2705 Testolin Rd., Fallon, NV 89406

“The Best of Both” Horned and Polled Genetics

Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke and Bryce P.O. Box 239 • Orovada, NV 89425

775-272-3152 Home • 775-272-3153 Fax 209-479-0287 Cell orovadaherefords@aol.com brumleyfarms.com

Horned and Polled Herefords

Bull & Female Sale

Sept. 4, 2023

Chris Beck, Mgr. 618-367-5397

Bob Coker, Owner 916-539-1987 640 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com

Cliff Copeland · 575-403-8123

Matt Copeland · 580-336-8284

Alyssa Copeland · 731-499-3356

Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell: 575-365-8291 burnettjimbob@gmail.com

cornerstone@plateautel.net www.cornerstoneranch.net

575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621

616 Pecan Dr., Ft. Sumner, NM 88119 LaMoyne and Opal Peters

Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant Ephesians 2:20

Bill King 5 05-220-9909

Tom Spindle 5 05-321-8808

Becky Spindle 5 05-252-0228

P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 www.billkingranch.com

9767 Quay Road O Nara Visa, NM 88430

Michael Pérez - 575-403-7970

Kyle Pérez - 575-403-7971

Drew Pérez - 806-640-8340 Info@PerezCattleCo.com

PerezCattleCo.com

PREDICTABLE GENETICS

Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 • cell 580-651-6000 1545 Dry Cimarron Hwy • Folsom, NM 88419

AJ Stahoski -Herdsman-

NEW YORK

Timothy Dennis 315-536-2769

315-856-0183 cell

tdennis@trilata.com

3550 Old County Rd. Penn Yan, NY 14527

HOME OF CHURCHILL BROADWAY 104J

SPRING POND FARM

John and Ted Kriese – 4385 Italy Hill Road – Branchport, NY 14418 315-856-0234

hereford@frontiernet.net

www.fingerlakescattle.com

BREEDING CATTLE BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP

NORTH DAKOTA OHIO

LLC

NORTH CAROLINA

J. Brent Creech 14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597

919-801-7561

www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com

Farm

C. Porter Claxton Jr. 240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787

828-645-9127

cpcfarm@msn.com

Sales: Wayne Welch 828-768-3024

Visit our website to see current offering — www.claxtonfarmcattle.com

Ten miles north of Asheville, N.C., on future I-26 West

T ripleTT polled Herefords

James Triplett

127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625

704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime)

VisiT ors Welcome

Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty

Will-Via Polled

Herefords

Lavette and Brenda Teeter

2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115

704-662-5262

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty

Robbie & Tracie Gipson 918-774-4795

g4gcattleco@gmail.com

headquartersranch.com

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty 23731 NS 157 Rd.

van1messner@gmail.com

Paul Laubach 72251 N 2080 Rd • Leedey, OK 73654 Cell 580-822-5089 • paul@pandrherefords.com PandRHerefords.com

TRENT RAY

12700 E. Lone Chimney Road Glencoe, OK 74032 309-299-2387

trcattleco@hotmail.com BULLS FOR SALE YEAR-ROUND

OREGON

Registered Herefords George and Karen Sprague 85777 Vilhauer • Eugene, OR 97405 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com • www.bar1ranch.com

David and Lynda Bird 45863 Crow Rd. • Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-5436 • Cell 541-403-2828 • bird@pinetel.com

Hereford.org

PENNSYLVANIA

Shawn Guyer 814-285-0602

Traci Guyer 814-285-6880

Mason Guyer 814-330-5334 traciguyer@gmail.com

4G Herefords

Don and Madeline Hennon Sewickley, PA 15143

412-741-2883

Fax 412-741-2883

Robert Glenn, manager 724-748-4303 www.barhfarm.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

Bar JZ Ranches

Homozygous Polled Herefords

Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 605-852-2966 www.barjz.com cattle@barjz.com

75th Annual Production Sale Feb. 20, 2024

Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch

Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350 605-352-5530 • Cell 605-350-0979 Garret 605-461-1555 • Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com

Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March

HEREFORDS

Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619

Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com

E ggErs southvi E w 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

21115 344th Ave. Ree

Heights, SD 57371

Keith, Cheryl, Erin and Matt Fawcett • 605-870-0161

Dan, Kyla, Hollis and Ivy Fawcett • 605-870-6172

44130 279th St. Freeman, SD 57029

SOUTH CAROLINA

P.O. Box 1057 • Seneca, SC 29679

864-882-1890

• Deryl cell 864-324-3268

deryl@keeserealtysc.com

• Grass Fed Cattle

First Saturday in December

Hoffman Herefords

Horned & Polled Herefords

11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com

JBN L iv E stock

Registered Herefords

Jim and Jeannine Bockwoldt 22370 152nd Place, Box Elder, SD 57719 605-923-2366

jbnlivestock@rushmore.com • www.jbnlivestock.com

Lance Pankratz, owner

Office 605-925-7611

Cell 605-359-9221

Home 605-925-4283

Fax 605-925-4354

lagrand@gwtc.net

www.lagrandranch.com

Ollerich Brothers Herefords

29188 303 Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580 605-557-3246

Jerome 605-842-5212 • jeromeo@goldenwest.net

James 605-359-4006

Rausch Herefords

14831 Hereford Rd., Hoven, SD 57450

Shannon 605-769-0203

Jacob 605-769-0552 Peter 605-281–0471

rauschherf@rauschherefords.com • RauschHerefords.com

America’s #1 Dams of Distinction Cow herd

• Private Sales Year-round

• Bull and Female Sale Third Monday in February

47229 232 St. Colman, SD 57017

Consignment sales and private treaty

Cody Williams, Cell 605-695-0931

Dave Stenberg 605-997-2594 • Cell 605-530-6002

Lindsey Wolles 605-496-2487

Bill and Paula Thorstenson 30491 131st St. • Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7940 • Cell 605-845-6108 wpthorstenson@venturecomm.net paulathorstenson@yahoo.com

TENNESSEE

Jim and Kay Coley and Family

140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 • coleyherefords@gmail.com

www.coleyherefords.com

PO Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com website: jacksonfarmsherefords.com

314 Letory Rd. Wartburg,TN 37887 mudcreekFarms@msn.com

Johnny, Tanuja, Jonathan & Justin Dagley Ellis & Lovalene Heidel

Bulls and Females Available

Hereford.org May/June 2023 | 89

Jerry Roberson 615-325-1883 P.O. Box 492 Portland, TN 37148

Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com

Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165

5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 triplelranch@msn.com • sleehereford@gmail.com www.lllranch.com

Woodard Hereford Farms

Since 1945 – Quality Line 1 Cattle For Sale!

Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810

4948 William Woodard R d. S pringfield , TN 37172

TEXAS

ATLAS FARMS

Your source for top end bulls and females.

Jimmy, Claudia and Precious Atlas 4920 CR 401 • Grandview, TX 76050 214-202-5178 • 817-456-4691 atlasfarms@sbcglobal.net

Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O. Box 186 8 06-868-4661 or 806-570-9554 Miami, TX 79059 b reeder@amaonline.com

Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com

Jack & Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544 Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX

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

NOLAN HEREFORDS

Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636

Terri Barber 817-727-6107

Jason Barber 817-718-5821

Dale Barber 806-673-1965

Justin Barber 806-681-5528

Brett Barber 806-681-2457

Mary Barber 806-930-6917 10175 F.M. 3138 • Channing, TX 79018 www.barberranch.com • office@barberranch.com

Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8846 • 979-561-8867 fax Kevin cell 979-743-0619 rockinw@cvctx.com • rockinwranch.net

Randy Wood, manager 325-396-5526 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com

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

WISCONSIN

Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017

MARBLELATION!

larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com

SUNNY HILL RANCH

Horned and Polled

Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com

http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com

Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters

4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161

texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org

wiLL iams FamiLy h Er EFords

Herb and Susan Williams, Owners

P.O. Box 567, Decatur, TX 76234

Herb Cell 940-393-1651 • Office/Ranch 940-466-3381 Fax 940-466-7237

Williamsfamilyherefords.com • herbsusan@msn.com

Since 1891, family owned and operated for five generations! Hwy. 51 north, 10 miles from Decatur, Texas Registered/Commercial Hereford Cattle

UTAH

Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com

Bill and Linda Johnson 3350 N. St. Rd. 32 Marion, UT 84036 435-783-4455

bjohn@allwest.net

Cattle for sale at the ranch

JB

Herefords

3847 W. 2200 S. • Wellsville, UT 84339 www.jbherefords.com

Billy Jensen 435-764-2422 Kyson Smith 435-421-9032 jbherefords@gmail.com

Jensen Brothers Herefords – Since 1920

Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com www.johansenherefords.com Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979

Jake Rees 801-668-8613

Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747

Herefords & Angus ReesCattle.com reescattle@gmail.com

2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050

VIRGINIA

Featuring Polled Descendants of J215

Thistle Tree Farm

Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office

WASHINGTON

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

SINCE 1943 DIAMOND M RANCH

Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. Benton, WI 53803 608-778-8685 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com

WYOMING

Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com

LARGENT and SONS

Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Sale Date – Nov. 16, 2023 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch

Polled Herefords and Angus Raising Herefords since 1967 Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524 Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com www.mcclunranch.com

Private Treaty Sales and Annual Production Sale in April

Selling

Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October

Winter Headquarters 646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676

SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY “The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380

WEST VIRGINIA

wE st Fa LL PoLLEd h Er EFords

Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • cell 304-377-1247 jimwestfall2104@gmail.com

John Westfall, herdsman 304-927-3639

1109 Triplett Rd. • Spencer, WV 25276

Bulls and Females For Sale

CANADA

Billy Elmhirst R.R. 1 Indian River, ON Canada K0L 2B0 705-295-2708 • ircc@nexicom.net elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com

Your Source For Success

MEDONTE HIGHLANDS Polled Herefords

Jack McAughey K evin Brown 905-625-3151 705 -330-4663 Farm • Orillia, Ont. 705-326-6889 Business Office: 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, Ont. L4X 2E2

SERVICES

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

LATHROP

Eddie Burks , Auctioneer 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@hotmail.com

DALE

GRASSY

DAVID LAW & SONS

Polled Herefords Since 1954 192 Ruger Dr. Harrisville, WV 26362

Butch 304-643-4438

Certified and Accredited

lawherefords.bravehost.com

lawherefords@yahoo.com

Gary Kale, Owner

Aaron Glascock, General Manager 304-312-7060

Derik Billman, Herdsman 330-432-3267

McDonald Polled Herefords

Mike McDonald, DVM and Family 534 Riverbend Road Lost Creek, WV 26385 304-745-3870 Office 304-677-5944

Advertisers’ Index

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.

AUGUST

26 East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, White Pine

SEPTEMBER

2 Boyd Beef Cattle Breeders Cup Sale, Mays Lick, Ky.

4 Walker Herefords Foundations for the Future, Morrison, Tenn.

9 Lorenzen Farms Striving for Integrity Production Sale, Chrisman, Ill.

11 Genoa Livestock Bull & Female Sale, Minden, Nev.

15 Churchill Cattle Co. World Class Female Sale, Manhattan, Mont.

16 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn. Fall Sale, Cuba

16 Ehlke Herefords Montana Made Production Sale, Townsend, Mont.

16 Hereford Fall Classic Sale, Taylorville, Ill.

17 Lowderman Cattle Co. Illini Top Cut Sale, Macomb, Ill.

22 Sierra Ranches Western Treasures Vol. VII, Modesto, Calif.

23 417’s Finest Hereford Sale, Fair Grove, Mo.

24 WMC Cattle Co. Ladies of The Ozarks Female Sale, Wasola, Mo.

27 Ernst Herefords Complete Dispersal, Greeley, Colo.

30 Delaney Herefords/Atkins Herefords Female Sale, Tea, S.D.

30 Indiana Hereford Extravaganza Sale & Annual Meeting, Lebanon

MAY

3RD ANNUAL JOINT PRODUCTION SALE

LOCATION: MEAD CATTLE ENTERPRISES, MIDVILLE,

SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023

SPRING & FALL

GA

• B RED HEIFERS E T CALVES • S ELECT BULLS

MAKE IT A GREAT GEORGIA HEREFORD WEEKEND MEAD

SATURDAY, MAY 27 WHITE

MONDAY, MAY 29

THM 309J LARAMIE 3189 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

CALVED: DEC. 22, 2022

CE 0.3; BW 3.7; BW 63; YW 102; DMI 0.5; SC 0.9; SCF 15.5; MM 29; M&G 61; MCE -1.2; MCW 90; UDDR 1.20; TEAT 1.20; CW 74; FAT 0.070; REA 0.44; MARB 0.28; BMI$ 346; BII$ 437; CHB$ 128

THM 183F VICTORIA 3053 CALVED: OCT. 5, 2022

CE 1.5; BW 2.5; WW 64; YW 108; DMI 0.5; SC 1.5; SCF 18.0; MM 26; M&G58; MCE 3.6; MCW 84; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.30; CW 69; FAT 0.050; REA 0.52; MARB 0.26;

THM RIP 3004 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

CALVED: SEPT. 1, 2022

CE 3.6; BW 1.4; WW 61; YW 103; DMI 0.4; SC 1.2; SCF 20.2; MM 31; M&G 62;

THM COLEMAN 2056 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

CALVED: OCT. 7, 2021

CE 3.1; BW 0.6; WW 59; YW 86; DMI 0.2; SC 1.2; SCF 16.7; MM 22; M&G 51;

BII$ 510; CHB$ 130

MCE 4.3; MCW 92; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.40; CW 66; FAT 0.050; REA 0.46; MARB 0.33; BMI$ 415; BII$ 510; CHB$ 130

MCE -1.9; MCW 87; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.40; CW 78; FAT 0.060; REA 0.76; MARB 0.21; BMI$ 374; BII$ 455; CHB$ 131