40th Annual Steer & HeiferSale
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
7 P.M. • BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS • KEARNEY, NE
WELCOME to Kearney
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
3:00-6:00 PM - CATTLE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
10:00 AM - CATTLE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
5:00 PM - NHW “STEAKS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS” DINNER
7:00 PM - 40th Annual Cornhusker Classic Sale
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
9:00 AM - NCC FALL EDITION JUNIOR SHOW
Cornhusker Classic steers & heifers are pre-entered.
4:00 PM - ANNUAL MEETING
Younes Conference Center North · 707 W Talmadge Street
6:00 PM - COCKTAIL HOUR
Younes Conference Center North · 707 W Talmadge Street
7:00 PM - NHA AWARDS BANQUET
Hereford Beef Dinner · Award Presentations • Hereford Frozen Genetics Sale
• 2025 Directory Premium Page Auction • 2025 Husker Harvest Days Pen Auction
• HWN Silent Auction
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
9:00 AM - NCC FALL EDITION JUNIOR PROSPECT SHOW
Cornhusker Classic steers & heifers are pre-entered.
SAVE THE DATES
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
NHA HEREFORD INFLUENCE SALE - BURWELL, NE
FEBRUARY 14-22, 2026
NCC THE CLASSIC “WINTER EDITION” - KEARNEY, NE
JUNE 5-7, 2026
NEBRASKA STATE HEREFORD SHOW - LEXINGTON, NE
JULY 4-10, 2026
JUNIOR NATIONAL HEREFORD EXPO – MADISON, WI
On behalf of the Nebraska Hereford Association, it is with great excitement to welcome you back to Kearney for the 40th Annual Cornhusker Classic Sale. Hereford breeders from across the cornhusker state have come together to offer a set deep with quality from top to bottom of heifer and steer prospects.
The work has been done! Many individuals in the offering come with an established show career or are ready to kick it off this weekend here in Kearney. Buy on Friday and show in the same location over the weekend at the NCC “Fall Edition”. Then, join us the first weekend of June in Lexington for a shot at the great 2026 Futurity Show payouts! This is an exclusive opportunity presented to junior buyers of the Cornhusker Classic Sale and NCC “Winter Edition”. Tremendous opportunity comes at the end of each halter selling in Kearney!
We welcome you to view this offering at the fairgrounds beginning Thursday, October 30 and invite you to join us on Friday, October 31 at 5 p.m. for a Hereford beef dinner and social gathering before the sale begins at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend in person, watch the sale and bid live online with livestockmarket.com. Please reach out to any of the sale staff or breeders with any questions, see you in Kearney for an exciting weekend of events!
Enjoy the cattle, The Cornhusker Classic Sale Committee
Trevor Toelle, Brett Nelson, Railen Ripp Peterson, Don Kracke
$1,000 PAYOUT TO EACH Champion
2025 CHAMPION FUTURITY STEER
SOLD ON THE 2025 NCC “THE CLASSIC” WINTER EDITION
BRED BY: RIDDLE & CO CATTLE CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADEN FORBES
2025 CHAMPION FUTURITY HEIFER
SOLD ON THE 2025 NCC “THE CLASSIC” WINTER EDITION BRED BY: KM CATTLE
CONGRATULATIONS TO BLAKE DAY
$600 PAYOUT TO EACH Reserve
2025 RESERVE CHAMPION FUTURITY STEER
SOLD ON THE 2025 NCC “THE CLASSIC” WINTER EDITION
BRED BY: DD HEREFORDS
CONGRATULATIONS TO WYATT STEMICK
2025 RESERVE CHAMPION FUTURITY HEIFER
SOLD ON THE 2025 NCC “THE CLASSIC” WINTER EDITION BRED BY: RIDDLE & CO CATTLE CONGRATULATIONS TO WESTEN ROBINSON
INFORMATION Sale
SALE Location
Buffalo County Fairgrounds - Ag Pavilion 3807 Ave N · Kearney, NE 68847
sale Management
NEBRASKA HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
Trevor Toelle, President, 308.214.1543
Grady McMahon, Vice President, 402.984.7620
Don Kracke, Director, 531.500.7788
Railen Peterson, Director, 308.440.4087
Brett Nelson, Sale Representative, 308.214.0334
Hannah Pearson, NHA Manager, 308.870.3805
auctioneer
Jay Elfeldt, 308.293.3049
ring service
Austin Brandt, American Hereford Association, 712.621.1829
Randy Rasby, Special Assignment, 308.539.6195
Association Representatives
Jack Ward, Executive Vice President, American Hereford Association
Shane Bedwell, Chief Operating Officer, American Hereford Association
Kailin Riessland, Nebraska Hereford Queen
Online bidding + Videos
View the sale from your phone, tablet, or desktop computer and bid with confidence! Visit www.livestockmarket.com for complete sale information and online registration.
LODGING
Crowne Plaza, Kearney, NE, 308.238.7000
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Kearney, NE, 308.236.4200
Holiday Inn, Kearney, NE, 308.237.5971
Days Inn & Suites, Kearney, NE, 308.708.745
$500 SALE CREDIT giveaway
Registered, junior buyers who are present will be entered to win one of three, $500 sale credits. Winners will be announced from the block at the beginning of the sale. Valid for 2025 Cornhusker Classic Sale.
Futurity show eligibility
All cattle purchased by juniors at the 2025 Cornhusker Classic Sale and 2026 NCC Winter Edition are exclusively eligible to enter the NHA Futurity Show held during the Nebraska State Hereford show, June 5-7 in Lexington, NE. Entry fee of $25 must be completed upon purchase. Payout of $1,000 to champion and $600 to reserve.
NCC Fall Edition
Buy and show in one location! All sale cattle are pre-entered for the show. For complete event details visit www.nebraskaclassic.org.
Insurance
Jensen Livestock Agency, 785.262.1116
Terms + Conditions
All cattle sell under the standard terms and conditions recommended by the American Hereford Association. Announcements made from the block will take precedence over statements in the catalog or other advertising. Any disputes or challenges regarding bidding will be settled by the auctioneer and his decision will be final. Terms of the sale are cash or good check payable immediately upon the conclusion of the sale and before the animals will be moved. Registration papers will be transferred upon completion of payment for purchases by the seller.
Liability
All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk. All animals will be at the buyer’s risk at the fall of the hammer. Neither the Nebraska Hereford Association, sale staff, sellers or affiliated personnel may be held responsible for any accidents that may occur.
CONSIGNORS Sale
B CUBED CATTLE
SAINT EDWARD, NE
Shelby & Jake Bakenhus
Shelby: 308.920.0189
Jake: 402.276.2786
LOTS: 5, 16
DD Herefords AURORA, NE
Devin Danielson
Devin: 402.631.3416
LOTS: 8, 9
Diamond Ring Ranch TAYLOR, NE
Mike & Donna Steckel
Whitney Dover
Whitney: 308.214.1407
LOT: 4
Fletcher Livestock VALENTINE, NE
Fletcher Larsen
Fletcher: 402.376.4970
LOT: 10
Huwaldt’s Herefords RANDOLPH, NE
Angie Huwaldt
Ed Huwaldt
Angie: 402.360.4796
Ed: 402.360.4387
LOTS: 1, 2
JMK Cattle WILBER, NE
Kian Morris
Kian: 402.821.8657
LOT: 17
JMK Cattle
WILBER, NE
Tim Warta
Kelsie Warta
Tim: 402.821.7382
Kelsie: 402.821.7307
LOT: 14
Kracke Herefords DE WITT, NE
Don & Jayne Kracke
Don: 531.500.7788
LOTS: 18, 25, 26
MCM Polled Herefords AYR, NE
Grady McMahon
Harrison McMahon
Grady: 402.984.7620
Harrison: 402.705.3596
LOT: 23
Moeller Family Farms
GRAND ISLAND, NE
William Moeller
William: 308.850.4856
LOTS: 7, 11, 12
Nelson Herefords BURWELL, NE
Brett Nelson
Brett: 308.214.0334
LOTS: 13, 27
Pronghorn Hereford Ranch
ECKLEY, CO
Danny Calderwood
Ashlyn Calderwood
Danny: 979.759.2270
Ashlyn: 970.749.0937
LOTS: 6, 22
RK Cattle
KEARNEY, NE
Rhonda Kupke
Rhonda: 308.293.0700
LOTS: 3, 19
Schutte & Sons
Polled Herefords
GUIDE ROCK, NE
Ron Schutte
Trent Schumm
Ron: 402.75.-3462
Trent: 402.984.6072
LOTS: 15, 28
Ty Weathers
YUMA, CO
Ty Weathers
Nikki Weathers
Ty: 970.360.9494
Nikki: 970.630.9545
LOT: 21
Valley Creek Ranch
FAIRBURY, NE
Blake McGee
Blake: 402.310.8881
LOT: 20
Wink Cattle Co.
VALENTINE, NE
Hannah Wink
Bailey Wink
Hannah: 308-655-0171
Bailey: 402-430-9116
LOT: 24
1
AH 347 MS ON DEMAND 52
RV VALOR 9444G ET
BAR JZ ON DEMAND
BAR JZ HANNAH 087B
X
Lot 1
OFFERED BY HUWALDT’S HEREFORDS
This fancy On Demand heifer came off a first calf heifer a little later this fall. She has lots of hair and a great attitude. She’s been a favorite since spring and wanted to bring the good ones. She will continue to pop. GE-EPDs available by sale day.
HH 38 MS JOURNEY 516
LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET
KSU LAND GRANT 153 ET
KSU MISS MISTY 956 ET
X
Lot 2
OFFERED BY HUWALDT’S HEREFORDS
Loads of pigment in this Land Grant heifer! She is very complete and comes off an outstanding 2-year-old. Flexible, stout and with style to boot. Retaining right to 1 flush, minimum 6 embryos. GE-EPDs available by sale day.
3
RK SADIE 4N
Lot 3 OFFERED BY RK CATTLE
This February heifer sired by Rio Bravo is pretty much the complete package. Sadie’s EPD profile is well rounded. She is great at the ground, moves well and has a long front end to tie everything together. Out of a moderate sized Platinum first calf heifer whom is a daughter of the About Time X Marianne cow family that won numerous shows. BR BELLE AIR 6011 SR RIO BRAVO 8029 ET
Lot 4
DR TAYLOR 504
OFFERED BY DIAMOND RING RANCH
This dark red Taylor Made female brings a ton of quality to the table. I love how stout she is from every angle while still presenting herself like a lady. She has the look, she has the numbers, and she has generations of cow power to back her up.
B CUBED NANCY N1 991G
LEADER 6964
31Z BLUEPRINT 6153
X
Lot 5
OFFERED BY B CUBED
CATTLE
This heifer is one of the very best we’ve raised. Her dam has always been an outstanding producer with a spectacular show record herself. Deep bodied, big topped, pretty fronted, this heifer has it all to stand at the top in the show ring and then be turned out to be a top producing cow.
PHR 229G 6J MONTEGO BAY 11N
Lot 6 OFFERED BY PRONGHORN
Here’s one built for the long haul! She came in a little greener but has the pieces to be a beautiful female. She’s so feminine and attractive from the side. She’s even sounder than she is beautiful so look for this one to compete as a big bred heifer!
GREEN JCS MAKERS MARK 229G ET Sire of Lot 6
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
UPS SENSATION 2296 ET
UPS JT MISS NEON 7811 1ET
MALLORY 026 X
Lot 7
OFFERED BY MOELLER FAMILY FARMS
This heifer calf is one we are really excited about here at Moeller Family Farms. This calf is out of one of our donor cows that Will and Albert (Grandpa) bought from the Vin-Mar dispersal sale. This calf has great potential in the show ring and will be an added bonus to anyone’s herd. This calf is the whole package ... the bone, the body and the mass! You name it she has it. Great for any age showman.
8
DD MISS CUDA 109
Lot 8
OFFERED BY DD HEREFORDS
This heifer has been a standout since birth. Really cool fronted pigmented heifer with a great set of feet and legs and has the width and dimension to compete in the show ring.
DD WS BELLA 907
Lot 9
OFFERED BY DD HEREFORDS
Very nice well balanced long spines good hipped Montgomery heifer that will make a great show heifer and even better cow.
LAR LUCY’S LADY 504 ET
CSC 508 50B BRAWN 704 CSC 701 OSHOTO 316
Lot 10
OFFERED BY FLETCHER LIVESTOCK
Dark pigmented, sound moving and built right. This long bodied female offers extra belly and hair, while backing it up with a pedigree that combines the influence of 54B from the Hoffman program, 5280 of Coyote Ridge Ranch and Oshoto from the Chabot program in Wyoming. A balanced package with the look to compete and the genetics to generate.
P44698860 // DOB 3/14/25 // TATTOO BE 18N // POLLED 11
MOE DIVINE SENSATION 18N ET
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
UPS SENSATION 2296 ET UPS JT MISS NEON 7811 1ET
743 ADORA 339A X
H/TSR/CHEZ/FULL THROTTLE ET KJ BJ 339A LADY DIVINE 744D ET
Lot 11
OFFERED BY MOELLER FAMILY FARMS
Which Sensation calf do you pick? The one out of the donor cow KJ BJ 339A Lady Divine 744D ET or Vin-Mar Mallory 544. Join the discussion because it is one of the most controversial discussions we have on our farm. In our honest opinion you cannot go wrong with either but this one is the ULTIMATE heifer calf that you can bid on confidently. She is the whole package! Smooth made, elegant in her front 1/3, big boned and has the look to kick ass. Just might regret selling this one.
12
MOE DIVINE SENSATION 24N ET
AHA P44698861 // DOB 3/16/25 // TATTOO BE 24N // POLLED
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
UPS SENSATION 2296 ET
UPS JT MISS NEON 7811 1ET
H/TSR/CHEZ/FULL THROTTLE ET
BBH 743 ADORA 339A X
KJ BJ 339A LADY DIVINE 744D ET
CED BW WW YW MILK MCE CW REA MARB $CHB
Lot 12
OFFERED BY MOELLER FAMILY FARMS
This one might not grab your attention quite as fast as the other two just because she is so different ... BUT that might just be to her advantage! I guarantee you will fall in love with this heifer. She is so correct in her skeletal design, good fronted, big ribbed and the consistency and eye appeal as you study this heifer is what makes her so good and one that is even better on the move. Do not let this one get away. Great for any age showman.
NH 143 MISS LIMELIGHT 32N
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET Paternal Grandsire of Lot 13
Lot 13
OFFERED BY NELSON HEREFORDS
This heifer is very stylish with a lot of shape and dimension. She has all of the pieces to be competitive in the ring, but her best days are down the road as a front pasture cow.
JMK 92G MAKERS MACY 59N
JCS MAKERS MARK 229G ET LAND MAKERS MARK 2039ET
96A Z303 MISS DOM 302D
Lot 14
OFFERED BY JMK CATTLE
I really like the cow power this heifer has to offer. Macy is bold in her rib cage, smooth through her shoulder, and balances up with a level, square hip. She’s soft in her look and sound all the way to the ground. She is the granddaughter of the 2017 Champion Futurity Heifer.
S&S INAS MIXER 223N
Lot 15 OFFERED BY SCHUTTE & SONS POLLED HEREFORDS
This heifer has got some cow power with show ring appeal! She is deep bodied and has nice, workable hair for easy fitting. 223N also adds a nice, clean throat to the mix to add even more look to her. Not only that, she is backed by some terrific cows for her life as a cow after the show ring.
B CUBED FELICIA (N3) (038H)
Lot 16
OFFERED BY B CUBED CATTLE
Felicia has been our son’s pick from the beginning. Sweet disposition with all the body, big hip and eye appeal you’d want your kiddo to hit the show pen with. You don’t see them very often either with this good of front. After she’s done showing, she will raise incredible seed stock to add to your operation.
JMK 908 MAKERS CARA 52N
Lot 17
OFFERED BY JMK CATTLE
This heifer is green but packed full of potential. Fresh, sound and eye-appealing, this heifer can win in the end, and her best days are yet to come.
DJ MISS MIGHTY 575
She is a young heifer with a real classy look. She is extremely deep already and will continue in that fashion as her sire displays that same deep long bodied look. She is structurally correct and moves with ease. She will be competitive in the show ring and has super milk EPDs for the cow herd. After her show career, you will want her in your cow herd. Mark her down as a must see at the sale.
BR BELLE AIR 6011
Paternal Grandsire of Lot 19
JDH AH MERCEDES 11E ET
Paternal Grandam of Lot 20
RK MR PEABODY 5N
BR BELLE AIR 6011
EXR BANKROLL 8130 ET
EXR LEXUS 4208 ET
Lot 19 OFFERED BY RK CATTLE
BECCA 3900
Mr. Peabody’s name tells you all about his personality. He is good structured, stout, big footed steer, with lots of shape and dimension. He is great haired and has nice pigment around both eyes. Mr. Peabody is a very easy feeder and will put the pounds on. The DNA parental verification has been completed for this steer.
VCR 229G MCCOY 519N
BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153
GREEN JCS MAKERS MARK 229G ET
JDH AH MERCEDES 11E ET
Lot 20 OFFERED BY VALLEY CREEK RANCH
Exciting prospect here, flash fronted, big stout features and stylish to boot. These Maker’s Marks keep getting better the older they get. This calf is no exception in that regard. Sound as a cat on the move, big and powerful with plenty of shape when you get behind him. He puts it all together in a very attractive package.
L2T 229G 124 JACK N06 ET
U44696126 // DOB 2/23/25 // TATTOO BE N06 //
BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153
GREEN JCS MAKERS MARK 229G ET
JDH AH MERCEDES 11E ET
Lot 21 OFFERED BY TY WEATHERS
This steer has a stacked pedigree and has already bloomed so much since we weaned him. We couldn’t help but see show steer all over him with a front end like this. He’s a great eater and will pack on the pounds through the show season. He’s sound yet powerful. It will be fun to watch him put the whole package together as a market steer.
This guy will make a fun project. He’s real stout and powerful with a big square hip but still has that show ring look to him. He should feed well too!
NJW 202C173DSTEADFAST 156J ET Sire of Lot 22
Lot
23 OFFERED BY MCM POLLED HEREFORDS MCM 561C CLASSIC
514N
A big topped, big footed, big time steer prospect. Out of a power donor cow and the now deceased American Classic. This sire group has been hard sought after and this calf is no exception. We are very excited about this steer’s future. Will have a completed DNA profile by sale time to qualify for Junior Nationals.
WINK CORNELIUS 501
Lot
24 OFFERED BY WINK CATTLE CO.
We think this steer has the growth potential and structure to be competitive in the show ring, while also being functional as a market animal that will produce high quality beef.
DJ CHIEF 535
JDH AH LINCOLN 106H ET LAND CHIEF 2097
UPS MISS FINAL TEST 9103
MISS EASY MONEY 716 X
Lot 25
OFFERED BY KRACKE HEREFORDS
This is a steer that is extremely powerful. He is stout in every feature with the exception of his jet clean front. He walks wide and is flawless in his movement. His sire and dam are well known for their strong muscle pattern and elite look. He will compete with best.
DJ BENTON 533
Z426 DIXIE E066
Lot 26
A super attractive steer that is big topped and strong through his rump and stifle. He has good hair and is deep red in color making him a joy to look at. He walks with a long stride and is super gentle. This is a very complete steer that will always catch your eye. He will stick out, make sure you find him. JDH AH BENTON 8G ET H BENTON 2205 ET
OFFERED BY KRACKE HEREFORDS
NH 939 STUD 31N
Lot 27 OFFERED BY NELSON
HEREFORDS
This calf has a great deal of potential as he grows. He is young but big backed & very stout made. He is gentle and will be fun to clip and show.
S&S LOUISVILLE 48N
This steer is as thick as they come! 48N is built with some power in him, from his thick legs, big brisket, and thick rear. He also moves smooth and likes to pose for extra show ring appeal.
NEBRASKA HEREFORD ASSOCIATION PO BOX 782
TECUMSEH, NE 68450
