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Long Lasting
Four generations of the Finney family have used Hereford sires in Nebraska’s Sandhills.
by Katie Maupin Miller
Phil Finney and his brother, Mark, stand at the helm of Finney Bros. Ranch in Anselmo, Neb. Currently, the duo is starting the process of folding their sons into the family’s four-generation operation, just like their father had done for them.
“Generational sustainability is really important,” Phil says. “And longevity makes expansion cheaper and easier.”
The same can be said for cow longevity. The hybrid vigor the Finneys added to their commercial cow herd along with the growth of their baldy feeder cattle both help the operation’s bottom line.
Longevity
Anselmo isn’t the most forgiving type of country to run commercial cattle. As Phil notes, “It’s pretty rough, old hills.” And, the forage gets poorer through the long summer as they move their cow herd north before wintering them on corn stalks. After generations of carving out a living in the Sandhills, the Finney family knows exactly what type of cattle work there. They’re thrifty, slightly smaller framed and sound. Simply put, the cattle on Finney Bros. Ranch have to hustle for their meals. They walk a lot to forage and graze, making both structure and size an essential part of stayability.
“Start looking at the big picture in cows,” Phil says. “Longevity is the key.”
Phil and his family have a predominantly black-hided cow herd that they breed to Hereford sires. The baldand brockle-faced Hereford-sired replacements that they continued on page 10...
Phil Finney (second from l) gathers with four generations of cattlemen. Generational sustainability is paramount to this Nebraska family.
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fold into the herd stick around longer than their straight black peers.
“They just last longer,” Phil says. “Crossbred cows last longer.”
The baldy dams’ thriftiness and structure keep them in the Finney herd longer, and Phil notes their quiet disposition is an added bonus.
“I think the Herefords are a little more docile — a little easier to handle,” Phil says.
That added docility helps the Finney crew handle more cattle with less help, whether they’re calving or branding.
“Longevity is the key, and bull cost per calf using Hereford bulls, it’s way less than any other. They just last longer,” Phil says. “They breed more cows, and they last. The Hereford bulls last six, seven years instead of four.”
When he is selecting Hereford bulls for Finney Bros., Phil opts for polled, red-eyed, red-necked, dark pigmented and smaller framed sires. When looking over their performance data, he puts extra emphasis on yearling weights, calving ease, beef indexes and fertility indicators on paper.
“(Hereford sires) hold up well,” he notes. “I always watch feet closely when buying bulls.”
This careful sire selection has helped improve the family’s cow herd, as the Finneys rarely purchase replacement females, choosing to make their own. The process of sorting potential replacements from feeder females starts at birth, Phil explains. They “grade” the heifers by marking them with a tag at birth to show prospects with replacement potential.
“If the cow calves easily, is gentle and her calf is easy to tag, with a lower birthweight, we put an X on the ear tag,” he says.
This careful selection has led to added performance traits without added costs to maintain their herd. As Phil notes, “The cow herds now produce a third more than they ever did back then,” referring to when he joined his family operation in the mid-’80s.
Added weight
Longevity undoubtedly helps balance books at Finney Bros., whether it is bull cost per calf or the number of calves each cow produces during her time in production due to maternal heterosis. Ultimately, though, commercial cattlemen are paid by the pound, which Hereford sires add through direct heterosis. The baldy and brockle-faced mamas produce calves that weigh more at weaning, and the Hereford-sired calves out of black dams consistently cross the scales at heavier weights than their solid black peers.
Each year, Finney Bros. Ranch markets their steer calves privately to a local feedyard. They get some added premiums for their feeder cattle, which are age- and source-verified, coming from a BQA-certified operation.
Longevity is the key, and bull cost per calf using Hereford bulls, it’s way less than any other. They just last longer.
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Likewise, Finney explains similar benefits in the Hereford sires themselves make their use more economically efficient.
Due to their longstanding relationship with the feedyard, Phil and his family receive feedback on their cattle. As Phil reports, the Hereford-sired calves average 27 more pounds per head when they were finished.
With their careful emphasis on sustainability, Phil and his family will continue to run cattle in the Sandhills for generations to come, and the Hereford influence will continue to provide bigger calves and longerlasting cows.
Hereford bulls last years longer than other sires at Finney Bros. Ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills, which decreases the bull cost per calf.
The Finney family garners both heavier feeder calves and longer-lasting replacement females when they add a bald face to their commercial cow herd.
Heterosis Magnifies Economic Returns
Using Hereford bulls rather than Angus bulls in commercial Angus herds significantly increases an operation’s net worth per cow and the average income generated per cow over time, according to an analysis conducted by the University of Tennessee (UT).
“The key reason is the value of maternal heterosis, in general terms, and the specific performance advantages inherent to the Hereford breed,” explains Charley Martinez, UT Extension livestock economist. “For instance, previous research conducted for the American Hereford Association (AHA) documented a 7% pregnancy advantage and a weaning weight advantage of 12.1 pounds for Hereford-sired commercial black baldies compared to Angus-sired commercial Angus calves. There are fewer open cows with the black baldy females each year, less cow depreciation and more calves to market. At the same time, direct heterosis adds weaning and yearling weight to each calf marketed.”
Martinez conducted the analysis for the AHA, utilizing previous AHA research documenting the performance of Hereford bulls compared to Angus bulls when used on Angus-based cowherds. Specifically, he examined the impact for a herd of 30 cows and a herd of 500 cows.
“As a producer retains more black baldy females over time, the net impact of maternal heterosis is magnified. That’s what is driving the significant economic advantage over time,” Martinez says. “The bottom line is that with the rational assumptions made in these models, Hereford bulls returned significantly more average annual net income per cow per year and significantly more average annual net worth per cow per year than using Angus bulls in a commercial Angus herd over time.”
While economic advantages are similar for both herd sizes, Martinez notes, “There is added benefit for smaller herds in that they are able to achieve the economic gain although they lack the economies of scale typically associated with the larger herds.”
Martinez also calculated net present value associated with the decision to use Hereford rather than Angus bulls. “Whether it was the 30-head herd or the 500-head herd, using Herefords offered a three to one advantage,” he says.
Net Farm Income1
• At the end of 10 years, breeding commercial Angus cows to a Hereford bull returns an average of $90 more per cow per year in a 500-cow herd, compared to breeding commercial Angus cows to an Angus bull.
• At the end of 10 years, breeding commercial Angus cows to a Hereford bull returns an average of $76 more per cow per year in a 30-cow herd, compared to breeding commercial Angus cows to an Angus bull.
• Net farm income is larger in the Angus-sired herds for the first two years as Hereford-sired herds retain more replacements, foregoing increased cash sales.
Net Worth2
• Across 10 years, breeding commercial Angus cows to a Hereford bull returns an average of $305 more per cow per year in a 500-cow herd, compared to breeding commercial Angus cows to an Angus bull.
• Across 10 years, breeding commercial Angus cows to a Hereford bull returns an average of $1,326 more per cow per year in a 30-cow herd, compared to breeding commercial Angus cows to an Angus bull. The significant difference in value, compared to the 500-head herd is because each single head contributes more relative value to the smaller herd .
1Net farm income accounts for all receipts from sales and fixed and variable costs.
2Annual net worth utilizes operations’ income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet.
Editor’s Note: Read a full review of Martinez’s study in the January 2024 Baldy Advantage.
Competition and Tradition
Beef Empire Days celebrates the best of the beef industry.
by Sydnee Shive
If you grabbed a pen and a map and drew a line from Lubbock, Texas, up to North Platte, Neb., you’d find most of the nation’s beef production within 100 miles of the stroke and Garden City, Kan., smack-dab in the middle.
An Oklahoma State University study in the late 1960s established this line as the “Beef Belt of the U.S.” Southwest Kansas was already dotted with feedyards, cow herds, farms and small towns, and home to a stretch of the Ogallala Aquifer. John Dohogne, a beef packing plant manager, and Earl Brookover, a legendary cattle feeder, understood this area would make a perfect location for potential packing plants.
Together, the duo created Beef Empire Days in Garden City, to encourage packers to settle in the Beef Belt. Since the inaugural event was hosted in 1969, it’s brought some of the beef industry’s best feedlot cattle to town to compete on hoof and on the rail each year.
Build it, and they will come Dohogne and Brookover began setting the foundation for an annual tribute to the beef empire in 1967.
“The legacy of our organization is that this is pretty much where commercial cattle feeding started,” says Bonita
McClure, Beef Empire Days executive director. “We had irrigation, we had cattle; and Mr. Brookover decided if he could get processing plants out here, that would make a whole lot of sense. That’s where it all started.”
The first official Beef Empire Days was held in Garden City, consisting of a 70-head live show and carcass contest chaired by Dohogne and evaluated by Kansas State University’s Dr. Don Good and Harold Tuma.
After the cattle were evaluated and sorted on hoof and sent to the packer, the winning carcasses were placed and brought back in a refrigerated truck for public viewing in Stevens Park.
Brookover and Dohogne, with early and continued support and participation from area feedyards, cemented Beef Empire Days as an annual gathering for cattle feeders, and even more reason for the area to represent the beef empire — the bedrock of the commercial beef industry.
“Right in this area, we have what’s called the golden triangle of beef processing — it’s Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal,” McClure says. “We have three of the largest meat packing plants in the United States, and we produce 25% of all the beef the U.S. eats in a week.”
Without Beef Empire Days, that golden triangle might not exist, according to McClure.
The crown jewel
The present-day event serves both the feedlot industry and the surrounding community with a 10-day celebration of beef, complete with its hallmark: the live show and carcass contest.
“We really have two groups of people that we appeal to, one is producers and processors — people in the beef industry — the other is the community,” McClure says. “We have events for people on both sides. We serve beef to over 2,000 people, we have parades, we have rodeos, but the heart of it all is the live show.”
Cattle compete loose in a live show before their carcasses are evaluated. The live show and carcass contest judges both select a top 25 steers and heifers. Participants can also enter the pen-of-five contest.
Carcasses grading Select, Choice or Prime with a yield grade of 1, 2 or 3 are eligible for awards. The live show judge can also sift cattle, making them ineligible for the carcass contest.
Most of the cattle are entered through area feedyards, but the contest also gets entries from other states. Any bona fide cattle feeder, big or small, can enter — one of the only requirements being that participating cattle must be from feedyards sponsoring the Beef Empire Days.
Beef Empire Days also has its own index, making the carcass contest even more unique. McClure says their index helped set the basis for the grid today’s beef industry uses.
“It’s a carcass-based formula,” says long-time competitor and former Beef Empire Days board member Lee Mayo, general manager, HRC Feed Yards LLC, Scott City, Kan. “And the great thing about it is people that sit on the board of directors look at that index every couple of years, and they review that index and make small changes to it based on what the industry is doing.”
Adjusted in 2024, preferred carcass traits for the 2025 contest were: 7501,075-pound hot carcass weight, 13.8-17.0 square inch ribeye area, 0.28-0.39-inch back fat and high Choice or better USDA Quality Grade.
When Beef Empire Days was hosted for the first time in 1969, the live show and carcass contest represented one of the first of its kind. Now, the event is one of the last of its kind.
“It started as a way to bring the feedyard guys together and evaluate their cattle and also have them evaluated on the rail,” Mayo says. “It was absolutely one of the very, very first ones ever in the world where you had a live and a carcass show. It was a precursor to all the live and carcass shows that happened around the country. And, unfortunately, it’s one of the last ones left.”
Similar programs exist — like the American Hereford Association’s Feedout Programs and the Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Junior Fed Beef Challenge — but celebrations like Beef Empire Days are few and far between, making the event even more significant in 2025.
“The live show is the crown jewel,” Mayo says. “Even though it’s probably not the biggest event we have anymore, with the other events for the general public, it’s still the crown jewel and why the event happens.”
More than bragging rights
The live show and carcass contest at Beef Empire Days is steeped in decades of tradition and competitive spirit amongst producers and feedyards. For some, the event is an institution — with participation spanning 30 or 40 years.
“We compete with each other daily for commodities, for cattle, for customers — who’s doing the best job, who’s got bragging rights,” Mayo says. “It’s a way for us to take cattle and put them out there and have more, or less, bragging rights.”
The legacy of our organization is that this is pretty much where commercial cattle feeding started. We had irrigation, we had cattle; and Mr. Brookover decided if he could get processing
plants out here, that would make a whole lot of sense. That’s where it all started.
— Bonita McClure, Beef Empire Days executive director
“It’s guidelines for qualifying for additional awards,” McClure says. “That index is something that was started very early on with the idea of correlating live show placings to carcass show placings so that our producers have the opportunity to see how their cattle deliver the steak or hamburger that’s on the consumer’s plate. That’s the point of it all, of course, to produce quality meat for consumers.”
A top 25 and champion steer and heifer are selected in both the live show and carcass contest, along with an overall carcass contest winner. The overall champion, steer or heifer, receives the Earl Brookover Memorial Award. Only cattle that placed in the top 25 of both competitions are eligible for the award.
In 2025, feedyard managers like Mayo receive carcass data daily. In earlier years, the contest served as way to get cattle in front of commercial beef industry representatives, all while receiving carcass data and confirming the quality of beef landing on plates. However, there’s still nothing like seeing the results in person — the contest is a direct connection to the cooler, and in turn, the packer.
“We show those cattle on a Tuesday, and on Friday afternoon, we get to go to the cooler and see those carcasses hanging up,” Mayo says. “That includes everybody that’s competed in the contest, and that’s not something that’s just readily available.”
Picking a steer or heifer that can place in the top 25 of both the live show and carcass contest and be eligible for the bronze Earl Brookover traveling trophy is no small feat. Knowing the genetics and how the cattle typically harvest beforehand is only a piece of the puzzle — having an entry that’s properly managed, and sound enough and attractive enough, is the other piece.
At its core, the competition serves as a connection: from the producer to the packer and even to potential customers and others within the beef industry.
“If you have somebody that’s consistently in the top five to 10 every year, I mean, I’ve gotten customers because we do so well at Beef Empire Days,” Mayo says. “If we take good enough care of cattle to do that well at Beef Empire Days, then we probably do a good enough job to take care of their cattle for them.”
The beef empire “Our communities are connected to the beef industry,” McClure says. “This brings everyone together. That’s what our mission is.”
The modern-day Beef Empire Days has something for everyone, from cattle working contests and ranch rodeos to tennis tournaments and concerts. There’s even a Public Pick Five contest, open to all, where spectators pick five head during the live show that they think will be top performers in the carcass show’s Beef Empire Days index.
“In this community, we’re aware that virtually everyone has some kind of a connection to the beef industry or allied industries,” McClure says. “We are so rich in our economy as far as the people who work here and live here; we all appreciate the fact that if beef industry does well, we all do well. There’s a big appreciation for producers, processors and everyone in the whole chain of the beef industry.”
Additionally, the opportunity to rub shoulders with the who’s who of the beef industry is an invaluable one. There’s no shortage of educational opportunities.
“There are just lots of activities that go with the contest that are very, very educational,” Mayo says. “If you really truly want to see an outstanding competition of outstanding cattle fed by the best of the best, it’s pretty fun to come to this.”
The event is an ode to the beef empire the region has built.
“One of the things that I think is most important that people understand about Beef Empire Days is that as an organization, we’ve made a lot of changes in the beef industry,” McClure says. “First of all, commercial cattle feeding came from it. Secondly, the index established by Beef Empire Days changed the thinking when it comes to what consumers would buy and was a forerunner to the grid that feedyards use to buy cattle. Beef Empire Days was here before all of that was in place.”
Mark the calendar: the 58th annual Beef Empire Days is May 29-June 7, 2026.
“I think that it’s almost a must-see event,” Mayo says. “If you want to be in the beef industry, I think you should come and see how good the cattle are.”
If you really truly want to see an outstanding competition of outstanding cattle fed by the best of the best, it’s pretty fun to come to this.
— Lee Mayo, general manager, HRC Feed Yards LLC, Scott City, Kan.
Hereford at Beef Empire Days
Beef Empire Days hosts an extremely competitive show year after year. In the event’s 57 years, only two judges have had their champion live steer go on to win the carcass contest — the late Dr. Don Good, former head of the K-State animal science department, and Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association (AHA) director of breed improvement. With numbers of feedlot cattle in the area reaching into the millions at any given time, there’s no shortage of high-quality cattle from which to choose.
A handful of Hereford breeders and their customers have entered strong contenders over the years, both on their own and in partnership with HRC Feed Yards LLC, Scott City, Kan., through participation in the AHA Hereford Feedout Program.
Results from recent years are below.
2025:
Live Heifer Show
• 16th place, 1,520 pounds, black baldy, JRD Cattle Co., Nebraska
Live Steer Show
• 19th place, 1,620 pounds, straight Hereford, Darrin Reed, Kansas
Carcass Steer Show
• 19th place, yield grade 3, low Prime, black baldy, Cooper Hereford Ranch, Montana
2023:
Carcass Steer Show
• Fourth place, yield grade 2.66, Prime, straight Hereford, Darrin Reed, Kansas
Cooper Hereford Ranch’s 19th place carcass steer at the 2025 live show.
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Feedlot Heart Failure
Genetics make a difference.
by Wes Ishmael
Bovine Congestive Heart Failure
(BCHF) in feedlot cattle toward the end of the finishing period is a growing problem. It is an untreatable, fatal condition involving pulmonary hypertension that culminates in rightheart failure.
“BCHF outbreaks are occurring in operations feeding well-managed, high-genetic-merit cattle. For some producers, it is the single most costly health-related problem with losses exceeding $250,000 annually in individual operations, even surpassing those from bovine respiratory disease,” according to USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
By way of background, many cattle producers have heard about brisket disease, also known by other names, such as dropsy and high mountain disease. Broadly speaking, it stems from declining oxygen levels as altitude increases, due to atmospheric pressure. It is common in cattle above altitudes of approximately 5,000 feet. With less oxygen reaching the lungs, the pulmonary artery constricts, making it more difficult for the right side of the heart to pump the same amount of blood through the lungs. Fluid commonly accumulates in various body cavities and swells the brisket, thus the common moniker. Death from right-heart failure, due to pulmonary hypertension is a common result.
When feedlot cattle in the late stage of production at moderate and low elevations began dying of right-heart failure, exhibiting similar symptoms, many thought brisket disease was somehow the cause. Since then, research has proven BCHF is a different condition leading to similar symptoms and often death. Although the direct cause or causes remain unknown, cattle affected by BCHF experience heart remodeling like cattle affected by brisket disease.
Management strategies
Heart scores collected from BCHF-affected cattle at the packing house provide a phenotypic metric for gauging incidence and disease progression. Scores range from 1 to 5, with 1 being normal, and scores of 4 and 5 indicating late-stage congestive heart failure.
For perspective, Simplot Land and Livestock’s (SLL) packing facility, CS Beef Packers, has collected more than 100,000 heart scores since 2020. Of those, 50% show morphological changes that indicate a progression of BCHF; 4% of the animals with heart scores were classified as score 4 or 5, indicating late-stage heart failure. Justin Buchanan, Ph.D., an SLL geneticist, shared the data during his presentation at the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium.
“This is a real problem in the industry, which is why we are investing so much into developing selection tools we can use to address the problem,” Buchanan said. Their findings showed that while BCHF occurs in all breeds, beef breeds had higher concentrations of animals with high heart scores — specifically high percentage Angus — than beef-on-dairy. Within Simplot’s purebred herds, the mean expected progeny difference (EPD) values for heart score were 0.102 for Angus, -0.037 for Charolais and -0.003 for Hereford.
Likewise, all breeds of cattle are susceptible to brisket disease, but Hereford cattle exhibit more resistance, based on a lower percentage that fail Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (PAP) testing, a diagnostic measure used to determine individual animal risk for developing brisket disease.
Incidentally, the American Hereford Association (AHA) has collected heart
scores from cattle fed and harvested through its National Reference Sire Program and Hereford Feedout Programs. Average heart scores mirror the breed advantage identified in the Simplot research.
Based on the SLL population, heart score heritability was between 0.3 and 0.4, leading Buchanan to believe BCHF is a polygenic trait that selective breeding decisions can influence. He noted hot carcass weight was the most associated trait with BCHF at 0.4.
“When we use our selection indexes to drive carcass weight and growth, we are pulling those congestive heart failure cases right along with that selection,” Buchanan said. “So, if we don’t create a tool to select against this, it’s just going to get worse over time.”
SLL has created a tool, including an EPD for heart score and a commercially available screening test.
Buchanan explained SLL’s approach at the time included maximizing crossbreeding, replacing Angus bulls with Hereford bulls in their system for one to two years and screening all bulls, embryo donors and AI bulls for BCHF EPD prior to purchase.
“BCHF has become increasingly prevalent among feedlot cattle in the western Great Plains of North America with up to 7% mortality in affected herds,” according to 2022 research by Michael P. Heaton, research microbiologist at the U.S. Animal Meat Research Centers, et al. “BCHF is an untreatable complex condition involving pulmonary hypertension that culminates in right ventricular failure and death…” The study — Association of ARRDC3 and NFIA Variants with Bovine Congestive Heart Failure in Feedlot Cattle — aims to identify genomic regions associated with the disease.
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SIRE: CH High Roller 756 ET
DAM: Hawk Rose 31H ET
CED: -3.4 BW: 4.5 WW: 62 YW: 104
MILK: 36 RE: 0.76 MARB: 0.11 $CHB: 162
WF Cool Spot 5110 ET
2/10/25 • Horned • 44688451
SIRE: KLD RW Marksman D87 ET
DAM: BK Cool Spot 552C ET
CED: -0.2 BW: 4.9 WW: 53 YW: 89
MILK: 27 RE: 0.53 MARB: 0.15 $CHB: 108
WF Miss Sapphire 1052 ET
3/15/21 • Polled • 44273398
SIRE: H FHF Authority 6026 ET
DAM: Delhawk Sapphire 102A ET
CED: 1.2 BW: 2.3 WW: 49 YW: 75
MILK: 36 RE: 0.81 MARB: -0.10 $CHB: 105
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WF Rosa 5103 ET
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CED: -1.3 BW: 2.9 WW: 55 YW: 85
MILK: 30 RE: 0.43 MARB: -0.02 $CHB: 97
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KD WF Mirror Image 5115 ET
3/1/25 • Polled • 44690525
SIRE: KLD RW Marksman D87 ET
DAM: WF HAWK Hanna 1302 ET
CED: -4.4 BW: 5.2 WW: 57 YW: 94
MILK: 30 RE: 0.55 MARB: 0.00 $CHB: 116
WF Mirage 2403 ET
10/5/22 • Polled • 44437455
SIRE: NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET
DAM: HAPP Mirage 1327
CED: 5.4 BW: 2.0 WW: 63 YW: 104
MILK: 22 RE: 0.72 MARB: 0.32 $CHB: 179
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CED: -1.0 BW: 3.6 WW: 60 YW: 97
MILK: 29 RE: 0.54 MARB: 0.09 $CHB: 95 Dam, KJ 855E Tootsie Roll 015H ET, also sells.
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MILK: 28 RE: 0.60 MARB: 0.20 $CHB: 137
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Fall 2025 Platinum TPR Breeders
Twelve Hereford breeders achieved Platinum Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for fall 2025. The Platinum TPR program was established in 2018 to recognize breeders who participate in the Association’s Whole Herd TPR program that was implemented in 2001 to create a more accurate database and increase the value of Hereford genetics. The Platinum TPR Breeder is the highest level of achievement when it comes to complete calf crop reporting. Breeders must meet all of the requirements of Gold TPR Breeder status plus genotype
85% of their calves with a weaning weight submitted. The Platinum TPR Breeder awards are designated two times a year and are awarded each calving season. The selection of Platinum TPR breeders takes place during the process of loading each new run of expected progeny differences (EPDs) in January (spring) and July (fall). The criteria for Platinum TPR breeders will be evaluated two years prior to the award year. The following fall 2025 TPR awards reflect the fall 2023 calf crop.
The following Hereford breeders earned Platinum TPR status this fall:
Arkansas
Triple S Ranch, Grannis
Georgia
Gary Hedrick, Marietta
Colton Pollard, Carrollton
Montana
Holden Herefords, Valier
Nebraska
Kester Herefords LLC, Arlington
Oklahoma
Express Ranches, Yukon
Loewen Herefords, Enid
Texas
GKB Cattle, Desdemona
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Virginia
Knoll Crest Farm, Red House Mantews Farm, Barboursville
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Un., Blacksburg
Wisconsin
Merry’s Green Meadows LLC, Hartford
Breeders must fulfill the following specifications in order to qualify for Platinum TPR status:
• Herd inventory must be submitted prior to the date inventory surcharge goes into effect
• Complete reporting of calving ease and reproductive status for each dam on inventory
• Complete reporting of birth weights, weaning weights and yearling weights for each live calf recorded in the calf crop
• Complete reporting of scrotal measurements for each bull calf in the calf crop with a recorded yearling weight
• 85% of calves with a weaning weight submitted must be genotyped
• Ultrasound data reported on 25% or more of the calf crop
Fall 2025 Gold TPR Breeders
Seventeen Hereford breeders achieved Gold Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for fall 2025.
Established in 2005, the recognition pays tribute to breeders who go the extra mile to collect data at all levels
of production and report the data in a timely manner. Gold TPR Breeders are progressive Hereford producers who have measured traits and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production.
The following Hereford breeders earned Gold TPR status this fall:
Alabama
Sul-Tay Polled Herefords, Elrod
Idaho
MDB Polled Herefords LLC, Meridian
Iowa
K7 Herefords, Lockridge
Kansas
Brannan & Reinhardt, Otis
Kentucky
JMS Polled Herefords, Knifley
Missouri
Greyson Grooms, Aurora
Montana
Ehlke Herefords, Townsend
Nevada
Genoa Livestock LLC, Genoa
North Carolina
Double J Farm LLC, Trap Hill
Four B Farm LLC, Shelby
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Breeders must fulfill the following specifications in order to qualify for Gold TPR status:
Oklahoma
Buford Ranches, Cleveland
J M Birdwell, Fletcher
Mendel Hereford Ranch, Covington
Oklahoma State Un., Stillwater
Texas
Double Diamond Herefords, McDade
JP Family Limited Partnership, San Angelo
Still River Ranch, Van Alstyne
• Herd inventory must be submitted prior to the date inventory surcharge goes into effect
• Complete reporting of calving ease and reproductive status for each dam on inventory
• Complete reporting of birth weights, weaning weights and yearling weights for each live calf recorded in the calf crop
• Complete reporting of scrotal measurements for each bull calf with a recorded yearling weight
• Ultrasound data reported on 25% or more of the calf crop
Regenerative RANCHING
Improving Pastures in the Fall
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Reasons to overseed pastures in the fall and how to achieve cover-crop success.
If you’re thinking about overseeding cover crops in your pastures this fall, that’s a good place to start — thinking about both the why and the how.
Jim Johnson, product delivery manager at Noble Research Institute, says there are three main reasons ranchers and farmers might consider planting a cover crop on grazing land in the fall.
“It could be that they have too much bare ground,” Johnson says. “They’ve got perennial pasture that’s maybe been weakened by drought or maybe by overgrazing or maybe a combination of both, and they want to get some cover on it.”
Another reason is adding diversity, such as within a monoculture of bermudagrass.
However, Johnson says the likely best reason to consider a cover crop is the desire to extend the grazing season, to have more forage growing when perennial warm-season grass pasture is dormant.
Bare ground, increased plant diversity and extended grazing are all reasons to consider overseeding cover crops in fall pastures, according to Jim Johnson, Noble Research Institute.
Johnson emphasizes the importance of considering whether a cover crop is the most effective solution to covering ground or adding diversity.
For instance, if it’s not an area of erodible land, Johson explains, “For bare ground and for diversity, rest could be what’s needed, maybe more than adding seed. So often, those plants are there. They just never get a chance to express themselves, and they never get a chance to build a healthy root system.”
Johnson has seen some phenomenal results when ranchers give such areas 365 days of rest. He suggests starting with
resting a small area, or even just building a small exclosure in a pasture to keep livestock from grazing, to see how much cover and diversity come from resting that spot for a year.
Cool-season cover crop options
Once you’ve decided to plant, the choice of cool-season cover crops to overseed in a pasture depends on a rancher’s goals, what’s already in the pasture and what will do well in the region. As an example, Johnson’s list of annuals and weak perennials to consider in southern Oklahoma and north Texas includes:
Photo courtesy of Broderick Sterns/Noble Research Institute.
• Small grains: wheat, rye, oats, barley and triticale.
• Legumes: white or crimson clover, winter peas and vetch.
• Others: plantain or chicory can help heal compacted or depleted soils. Johnson says many people favor Brassicas, such as turnips and radishes, but they are hard to establish when overseeding, at least in the southern Great Plains.
No-till drilling
For ranchers with access to a no-till drill and with large areas to cover, drilling is the overseeding method of choice, Johnson says. Here are his tips for successful cover-crop drilling:
1. Calibrate the drill for the seed mix you are planting. Watch the Noble video about seed drill calibration to learn how (see QR code at end of article).
2. Be sure to perform good maintenance on the drill, making sure that the discs are sharp to cut through residue in the pasture and that all is in good working order for good planting depth and proper coverage of the furrow after the seed drops.
3. Stop and dig behind the drill several times a day to check planting depth and to ensure you’re getting good seed-to-soil contact.
4. Slow down. Planting speed should be 5 miles per hour or less for the drill to do a good job of seeding.
Broadcasting
For smaller areas, or if you don’t have access to a no-till drill, there are several ways to broadcast cover-crop seeds. Johnson has this advice for successful broadcasting:
1. Use a fertilizer spreader or other broadcast spreader, whether a regular fertilizer buggy size or a small electric spreader mounted on the front or back of a four-wheeler.
2. If you are seeding a small volume of cover-crop seed per acre in larger spreaders, consider what you can carry the seed with. If you’re already planning to seed 50-100 pounds of small-grain seed per acre, you can add 1 pound to several pounds of clover or vetch or chicory seed to make use of the volume. If you’re planting a few pounds of seed by itself in a large spreader, say at 5 pounds per acre, consider adding bulk with cracked corn or maybe even 18-46-0 or 9-23-30 dry fertilizer.
3. “Timing is super important,” when broadcasting, Johnson says. “You want to broadcast when you know there’s a really good chance of significant rain — say several days of more than a half-inch of rain a day.”
4. To incorporate the seed and achieve seed-to-soil contact, he recommends using high stock density grazing to help tread that seed into the soil, ideally between seeding and the
arrival of the rain. If using cattle or small-ruminant hoof impact isn’t an option, or there are too many acres to cover with this method after seeding, Johnson says to drag a harrow, a big piece of iron or even a telephone pole or large tree trunk over the seeded area to get a similar effect.
5. Another broadcast option is to frost- or snow-seed by spreading the seed, especially clovers, onto the soil surface during freeze-thaw cycles or on top of snow in the early spring. It can be an economical way to establish clovers and other nitrogen-fixing plants in winter and early spring.
Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series of articles about regenerative ranching from Noble Research Institute, long trusted by beef cattle producers for supporting the industry with research, education and consultation. Follow the series in future issues of Baldy Advantage and Hereford World, as well as in special 1881 podcasts, at Hereford.org. Additional regenerative resources and past articles in the series are also at Noble.org
Marilyn Cummins is an agricultural journalist and editor from Columbia, Mo.
At the recommendation of Noble Research Institute, Texas regenerative rancher Chuck Trowbridge started using a no-till drill to plant cover crops to extend the grazing season.
Photo courtesy of Broderick Sterns/Noble Research Institute
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Biosecurity Planning
Work to keep your cattle disease free.
by Heather Smith Thomas
Cattle are vulnerable to many diseases. Dr. Lee Meyring, a cow-calf veterinarian practicing near Steamboat Springs, Colo., notes many diseases can be readily spread around the country with the movement of cattle and wildlife. There may also be new diseases on the horizon that ranchers are unfamiliar with.
“Keep good records, know your herd and your neighbors, and stay in touch with your veterinarian,” Meyring says. Your best resource for advice and help as it relates to biosecurity, animal health, animal movement and disease surveillance is usually your herd veterinarian.
It is always beneficial to have a good working relationship with your veterinarian to assist in herd health management strategies and preventative medicine, rather than just for emergencies. Many diseases and health issues are more successfully prevented than treated, so it’s best to be proactive and try to avoid them.
Common ways diseases spread
Diseases can be spread by direct contact from animal to animal (including sexually transmitted diseases, like vibrio and trichomoniasis), carried to cattle by wildlife or birds or even introduced by humans who encounter certain pathogens on one ranch and spread those pathogens to another.
Diseases that are commonly spread by direct contact include infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), Mycoplasma bovis and brucellosis. Others are spread by the fecal-oral route, like calf scours (including cryptosporidiosis and coccidiosis), Johne’s disease and some strains of Clostridia bacteria. Spore-forming bacteria, like those that cause clostridial diseases
(blackleg, malignant edema, redwater, enterotoxemia in calves, etc.), can also be spread via cattle feces; the dormant forms of these diseases can exist in the environment for a long time. Insects can transfer blood-borne diseases, after biting an infected animal and carrying the pathogen along to the next animal they bite.
Maintaining a closed herd is one of the best defenses against bovine disease. This means no new animals come onto your farm or ranch unless they are tested for certain diseases or quarantined before being added to your herd. Any new animals coming to the farm should be quarantined for at least 30 days, to make sure they are healthy before they are introduced to the farm.
Kevin Dill, Ph.D., director of dairy technical innovation at Purina Animal Nutrition Research Center, says an important aspect of biosecurity includes feed preparation and traffic patterns within a farm operation, to minimize potential spread of pathogens as people and vehicles travel around the farm. Waterers also need to be disinfected, not just cleaned.
In addition, it is important to monitor animal health closely. Any cattle you suspect might be sick should be isolated and checked by your veterinarian.
Control movement; minimize spread
Biosecurity is generally thought of as keeping diseases out of your place through maintaining a closed herd or practicing sound quarantine protocols, but it also includes the management of cattle movement, cleanliness and ranch crew biosecurity within your operation. This can help minimize the spread of diseases, like calf scours.
Shannon Williams, Lemhi County, Idaho, Extension educator, says
it is always good to think about biosecurity, especially if you share hired help with another ranch or have extra people coming to help feed or assist during calving season since people can bring pathogens from one ranch to another.
Megan Van Emon, Ph.D., Montana State University Extension beef cattle specialist, sees examples of this when producers help neighbors doctor sick cattle or assist in the calving barn. “Switch boots every time (one set of boots at each place) or disinfect to minimize risk for spread of disease,” she says.
Van Emon shares coccidiosis challenges as another example.
“This disease and several others can readily occur when cattle are confined and/or you are co-mingling several groups,” Van Emon explains. “It helps if you can keep corrals and barns clean. When dealing with a sick animal, make sure you wash your boots afterward (before you go to another stall, barn, pen or lot) and not just with water. Use a good soap or disinfectant every time you leave that area.”
New technologies can help prevent the spread of pathogens. For instance, Donnell Brown, of R.A. Brown Ranch near Throckmorton, Texas, started using virtual fence in 2023 to rest parts of a pasture while grazing others. He has discovered that virtual fence is also useful for biosecurity.
“I can put a virtual fence about 100 yards from the actual fence to create a buffer zone and keep our cows away from the neighbors’ fences. Then our bulls won’t want to go fight their bulls and our cows are not tempting their bulls to come visit,” Brown explains. “If we have a neighbor who brings in cattle without a good health history or buys some cattle and has a disease outbreak, I
can put in a buffer zone to keep my cattle away from those cattle.”
Watch for wildlife
It’s not just cattle and people that can spread disease through a naïve herd. Certain diseases can be transmitted between livestock and wildlife. The type of interaction required to spread disease between cattle and wildlife may be different from one pathogen to another. For example, bovine tuberculosis (TB) is endemic among the whitetail deer population in parts of Michigan. It can be transmitted between deer and cattle sharing the same feed grounds; yet many other
Reportable Diseases
pathogens would never transmit in these conditions.
Wildlife may be attracted to areas where cattle feed or drink, where ranchers set out salt and minerals, where hay is stored, etc. Elk and deer often get into ranchers’ haystacks, especially in winter.
Examples of diseases passed between wildlife and livestock include: leptospirosis, brucellosis, liver flukes and neospora infections.
• Leptospirosis has many different strains, and many species of animals (including canines, rodents, deer, etc.) can be
Dr. Beth Thompson, South Dakota state veterinarian, says her agency is most concerned about foreign animal diseases that are reportable. “Foreign animal diseases are the ones we don’t have in this country (and want to make sure we don’t have). Other reportable diseases are not foreign but could cause economic concern to the cattle industry,” she explains.
The main way to prevent a reportable disease in areas where it doesn’t exist in wildlife is to not import cattle that are not tested. For example, don’t bring roping steers from Mexico and put them with your cow herd.
“It’s important to know the health of any animals coming into your herd, if you don’t have a closed herd. Even if you do, there might be a risk if your neighbor’s cattle are across the fence from yours. Traceability is important. You don’t always know when you might need to trace an animal to see where it came from. Have your animals individually identified, and keep records,” Thompson says.
Some examples of reportable diseases include bovine tuberculosis, Vesicular stomatitis (VS) and Johne’s.
Many people think tuberculosis is just a problem in dairy cattle, but since it is spread by wildlife it is also a concern for beef cattle. “Here in South Dakota, that’s where we’ve found most cases — in beef herds. These have all been TB strains that trace back to Mexico,” Thompson says.
Bovine tuberculosis is a slow-growing disease. “Cattle sometimes don’t show signs. They might lose weight or look like they aren’t doing well, but it’s not a disease where a rancher goes out and suddenly finds several sick animals,” according to Thompson. It’s a subtle disease that can sneak into a herd and you wouldn’t know it. Tuberculosis is also a public health concern, primarily on the dairy side because of more human contact; workers who handle the animals can be at risk.
VS causes ulcers on the feet and mucous membranes of the mouth that are similar to those of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). VS sometimes moves into the U.S. from Mexico during summer and fall, spread by insect vectors, but it doesn’t always get very far north. “If you see a blister on an animal, consult a veterinarian. We need to differentiate VS from FMD, which was eradicated from the U.S. many decades ago,” Thompson says.
Johne’s can be carried silently for many years before animals show signs (weight loss and diarrhea). “We haven’t had as many cases in recent years as we did in the past. We may only have one or two herds with it in South Dakota, but people still test for it,” she says. Johne’s can be devastating once it gets into a herd and middle-aged cows start breaking with diarrhea and losing weight.
carriers. These bacteria are shed in body secretions, especially urine, which can contaminate feed and water. Lepto can survive a long time in water, making contaminated water a common route of transmission.
• Brucellosis is often spread to cattle from wild elk and bison in the West, calling for producers to vaccinate their cattle and take special note of any abortions or newborn weak calves, which are symptoms of brucellosis — a reportable disease (see sidebar).
• Elk and deer are the main source of fluke infections. If there is snail habitat in cattle pastures (snails are the intermediate host for liver flukes) along with elk or deer in that area, cattle may be at risk.
• Domestic dogs and wild carnivores can be hosts for the neospora caninum protozoa, so they should not be allowed to feed on carcasses or placentas from cows that aborted.
• Some pathogens that infect both wildlife and cattle are transmitted by mosquitoes or biting insects, rather than by direct contact between wildlife and livestock. These are more difficult to control.
• New threats are also emerging, such as the New World screwworm, which was featured in the August issue of Baldy Advantage
Birds present another biohazard. They’re often attracted to cattle feed and may spread disease via their droppings. Salmonella is sometimes spread this way; birds can carry this pathogen in their intestines. Other diseases can be spread by birds walking in cattle feces or calf scours and taking pathogens on their feet to a neighboring farm or ranch. One of the newest concerns with birds is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) caused by avian influenza Type A virus. These viruses are readily spread among migratory birds and can also infect domestic poultry as well as other birds and animal species.
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SELLING: HEREFORDS, ANGUS, CHAROLAIS, RED ANGUS BULLS and FEMALES
MEAD AUGUSTUS 4208 | 21252761 • Calved: 8/9/24
Sire: MEAD Augustus X3017 • MGS: Connealy Clarity
CE 10; BW 0; WW 86; YW 152; PAP 1.53; HP 13.9; Milk 33; CW 72; REA .72; MARB 1.47; $M 89; $B 211; $C 363
MEAD HOUSTON 43285 l P44635786 • Calved: 8/14/24
Sire: SHF Houston D287 H086 • MGS: PW Victor Boomer P606
CE -2.9; BW 3.9; WW 72; YW 107; MM 34; CW 106; REA 1.23; MARB 0.29; BMI$ 507; CHB$ 176
MEAD EXCED 43294 l P44635815 • Calved: 8/16/24
Sire: Mohican THM Excede Z426 • MGS: BEHM 100W Cuda 504C
CE 1.7; BW 2.2; 63; YW 103; MM 28; CW 61; REA 0.16; MARB 0.12; BMI$ 415; CHB$ 106
SIRES REPRESENTED:
• BOYD POWER SURGE 9024
• BEHM 100W CUDA 504C
• NJW 76S 27A LONG RANGE 203D ET
• ME AD 10Y HOMETOWN R447
• EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413
• /S MANDATE 66589 ET
• MOHICAN THM EXCEDE Z246
• BG LCC 11B PERFECTO 84F
• HYALITE RESOURCE 331
• KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51
MEAD OUTSIDECITYLIMITS 42177 | 5058007 • Calved: 8/18/24
Sire: DVO Outside City Limits 798M • MGS: 5L Leading Edge 15383-117C CED 12; BW 0.1; WW 86; YW 143; Milk 26; CW 31; MARB 0.58; REA -0.06; ProS 79; HB 12; GM 67
MEAD V1231 OF Z426 P836 l P44351028 • Calved: 8/24/21
Sire: Mohican THM Excede Z426 • MGS: NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET
CE 1.6; BW 3.7; WW 73; YW 129; MM 36; CW 94; REA 0.75; MARB 0.18; BMI$ 477; CHB$ 159 She had a bull calf born 8/12/25, sired by Bar JZ On Demand 619K.
and 1 Bred Heifer
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SELLING ELITE OPEN HEIFERS & TOP CUT OF BRED HEIFERS
LF 4111 MS SERINA 0242 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
P44266662 - Calved: 11/18/20 - Tattoo: LE 0242
CR R 028X SCREENSHOT 511 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} CRR 511 SCREENSHOT 745 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} CR R 83Y ECLIPSE 318 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P43846897 CR R Z34 ECLIPSE 5127 {DOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBP} SHF MILO W18 Z34 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBP} CR R 63N ECLIPSE 890 {DLP,HYP}
HA RVIE DAN T-BONE 196T {HYP,MDF} KA IRURU ABERDEEN 03 0047 LF L77N MS TEMPTRESS 4111 {DLP,HYP,DBP} HA RVIE MS FIREFLY 65P {HYP}
P43570192 LF MS 1073 LIONESS L77N {DLP,HYP,DBP} REMITALL LION KING 252L ET {DBP} LF MS L13F L40E 1068 {DLP,HYP}
PERKS 23S MILKY WAY 8071 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P43937431 - Calved: 2/26/18 - Tattoo: BE 8071
CR R 5280 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
C 5280 DIVERSIFIED 6121 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
CR R 719 CATAPULT 109 {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF}
CR R 435 KELLY 178 {DOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF}
P43672929 C 88X NOTICE ME 1311 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} C NOTICE ME ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
VICTOR BOOMER P606 {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} REMITALL BOOMER 46B {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF} FSL LADY P606 23S {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Up and coming donor selling with ET calves by H The Profit 8426 ET and her natural calf by LF 87N Resource 3097 ET.
One of the top donors to ever reside at Lorenzen Farms. Dam of many high sellers and champions.
Selling elite ET calves sired by C Arlo 235 ET.
Market Tracks
Prices keep climbing.
by Wes Ishmael
All classes of cattle continue pressing unprecedented price levels, driven by dwindling cattle numbers in tandem with insatiable consumer beef demand. Prices at the end of August (Table 1) lend some perspective.
Steers weighing 600-700 pounds averaged from $120.93 to $139.28 more per hundredweight (cwt.) year over year on a regional basis, according to USDA’s National Weekly Feeder and Stocker Cattle Summary Negotiated cash fed cattle prices were $59.79 per cwt. more on a live basis and $95.36 more in the beef. Choice retail beef prices were almost 15% higher year over year at $9.69 per pound, while carcass premiums continued to validate consumer desire for ever more carcass quality.
The sheer height of historically high cattle prices makes many on both sides of the trade understandably nervous, wondering when and how fast it might unravel. But, Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist, emphasizes the need to keep in mind the fundamental reasons for such high prices.
“Calf crops have declined the past seven years and are down 8.8% from the cyclical peak in 2018. The 2025 U.S. calf crop is the lowest since 1941,” Peel explains, in his mid-August market comments. “The beef cow herd is at a cyclical (maybe) and multi-decade low and is showing little sign of rebuilding. The closure of the Mexican border adds to the evertighter feeder cattle supply. The slow decrease in feedlot inventories in the past two years has, to some extent, masked the fact that feeder supplies were continuing to dwindle.”
Moreover, Peel notes auction receipts suggest more available calves are moving to market earlier than normal as producers seek to
take advantage of current prices. In Oklahoma, for instance, he says auction receipts were 29.2% higher year over year during the preceding four weeks.
“Changing the timing of the fall run of calves may briefly mask the actual feeder supply situation in the country for a few weeks,” Peel says. He explains feedlot placements will likely be larger through the third quarter than otherwise would have been the case. However, he says feeder cattle volume in the fourth quarter will likely drop noticeably.
“Stocker and feedlot buyers should not expect seasonally lower feeder prices this fall,” Peel says. “With still no indication of significant heifer retention, the implication is that tight feeder supplies must get tighter yet in order to begin the process that will lead to eventual herd rebuilding. Herd rebuilding is slow to start and appears to be slow-paced at this time. This suggests that cattle prices will move higher and remain elevated for an extended period of time with a peak that is still in the future.”
Prices projected higher yet USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) projected feeder steer prices significantly higher, compared to the previous month, in the August Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook.
Based on recent price strength and fewer cattle for feedlot placement than previously expected, forecast prices increased by $31 in the third and fourth quarters of this year to $343 per cwt. and $345, respectively. The estimated annual average price for 2025 increased $15.50 to $316.79. Prices are basis Medium and Large No. 1 steers weighing 700-850 pounds, selling at Oklahoma City.
Price expectations for next year increased even more. ERS raised
estimated prices $41 higher in the first quarter of 2026 to $348 and by $38 in the second quarter to $350. Next year’s projected annual average price increased $38 to $350.25.
“With respect to the future number of placements that might be available in late 2025 and 2026, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service provided an initial estimate of the 2025 calf crop in the mid-year Cattle report. The 2025 estimate is 33.1 million head, a decline of 1.3% from the 2024 calf crop,” ERS analysts say. “The year-over-year decline confirms that a smaller pool of calves will be available for either retention or placement in feedlots in 2025. Based on the smaller size of the 2025 calf crop, the outlook is lowered for feedlot placements for late 2025 and early 2026.”
The ERS also boosted expected fed steer prices in the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
Compared to the previous month, projected weighted average five-area direct fed steer prices increased $12 for the third quarter to $238 per cwt. and $11 in the fourth quarter to $240 for an annual average price of $227.06, which was $5.75 higher.
That was with beef production for this year estimated to be 262 million pounds less (-1%) than the previous month at 25.9 billion pounds, based on reduced fed and non-fed cattle slaughter and lighter dressed weights. The total would be 1.1 billion pounds less (-3.9%) than last year.
For next year, compared to the previous month, projected fed steer prices increased $15 in the first quarter to $242 and $15 in the second quarter to $243. The estimated 2026 average fed steer price increased $15 to $244.
year-to-date beef production11
1AMS National Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary, week ending 08/30/25
2CME Feeder Cattle Index year over year 08/30/25.
3USDA Five-area weekly weighted average direct slaughter cattle, year over year, week ending 08/31/25
4National Weekly Boxed Beef Cutout and Boxed Beef Cuts (negotiated, weekly cutout value summary), weekly average for weeks ending 08/29/25 and 08/30/24.
5USDA steer byproduct drop value (FOB central U.S.), 09/02/25 and 09/03/24.
6National Weekly five area direct slaughter cattle premiums and discounts, weighted average week of 09/01/25 and 09/02/25.
7Meat Price Spreads, Choice beef values and spreads and all fresh beef retail value, USDA ERS; monthly values, cents per pound of retail equivalent (July 2025 year over year).
8U.S. Meat Export Federation data — June 2025 and 2024
9CME futures, nearby contracts year over year, 09/02/25 and 09/03/24
10 WTI-CME, nearby contact, year over year, 07/02/25 and 09/03/24
11Estimated weekly meat production under federal inspection, year to date 08/29/25 year over year.
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DCF 2446 CUDA BELLE 88M ET 10/7/24 P44600562 Homozygous Polled
C Cuda Belle 2111 5 WLKR LF JH Rose J086 2446 ET
CED +0.8 / BW +1.5 / WW +65 / YW +108 / MILK +34
CW +91 / REA +.52 / MRB +.19 / BMI +481 / BII +574 / CHB +146
Top 1% Udder, Teat; top 7% MG, CW, BMI, BII; top 9% SCF. Yearling Herd Bull offering Moderate Birth, Performance & Maternal Strength.
LOEWEN HADLEY 4013 J13 ET 2/9/21 P44220678 Homozygous Polled
Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET 5 Spearhead B413 Hadley G16
CED +1.5 / BW +3.0 / WW +78 / YW +132 / MILK +31
CW +88 / REA +.68 / MRB +.85 / BMI +462 / BII +607 / CHB +213
Top 1% BMI, BII, CHB; top 2% SCF, CW, Marb; top 3% YW; top 4% Teat; top 6% WW; top 7% REA; top 9% CEM, Udder. Sale Feature Proven Donor. Due in November to H GO Precision.
DCF KC 32J MOTTLE 448 ET 1/1/24 P44571591 Homozygous Polled JW 1857 Merit 21134 5 Loewen Miss Grady 162G 32J
+545 /
+679 / CHB +215 Phenomenal rankings with 13 traits in the top 6% or higher! Elite Phenotype & Genotype Future Donor. Due to calve March 2026 to Churchill Equity 3316L ET.
LOEWEN LADY AMBER 17G J59 ET
11/30/21 P44305698 Homozygous Polled
Loewen Genesis G16 ET 5 77 Miss Ellison 60D 17G
CED +6.6 / BW +2.5 / WW +70 / YW +120 / MILK +26
CW +101 / REA +.81 / MRB +.56 / BMI +578 / BII +700 / CHB +212
Top 1% BMI, BII, CHB; top 2% SCF, CW, Marb; top 3% YW; top 4% Teat; top 6% WW; top 7% REA; top 9% CEM, Udder. Performance with Elite Carcass Merit! Proven donor open and ready to flush. Dam of 91L (right).
SFCC TRM LADY ENDURE 0244 ET Proven Donor P44221956 Polled NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET 5 /S Lady Peerless 4007B CED +11.6 / BW +1.2 / WW
Top 2% SCF, CW, REA, BMI, BII; top 5% CED, MG, CEM, CHB. Selling a heifer calf pregnancy due February 2026 sired by Churchill Equity 3316L ET.
Choosing Beef
Rising beef prices have failed to ration demand, so far.
by Wes Ishmael
Domestic consumer beef demand continues to defy dog-eared economic rules of thumb. As beef supplies decrease and retail beef prices increase, demand continues to strengthen. Based on USDA data, the second-quarter all-fresh retail beef demand index reached its highest level in at least 25 years, according to U.S. Beef Attracts More Customers than it Can Handle, and August research brief from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
“Twelve months ago, the question was whether beef demand would hold up at higher prices, but today most analysts are fairly certain that beef value risk is to the upside,” says Brian Earnest, CoBank lead animal protein economist. “Retail per capita beef consumption is headed for 60 pounds this year.”
According to the most recent inflation data at the time, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, core inflation was up 2.9% year-over-year. Beef price increases towered in comparison. The all-fresh retail beef price (July) surged by 9% for the year, hitting $8.90 per pound. Yet consumer beef demand remains unabated.
During the same time, analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) say, “Year-over-year strength was seen across all cuts, with sirloin steaks up 15.6% to $13.55 per pound, ground beef advancing 12.2% to $6.50 per pound, roasts gaining 9.9% to $8.40 per pound and rounds moving 7.8% higher to $8.69 per pound.”
over luxury services,” Earnest says. “And beef, specifically high-quality beef, is a luxury good that can be accessed for at-home consumption at a fraction of the cost at fine dining establishments.”
Next, consumer perceptions surrounding the health aspects of eating beef have also improved in recent years, according to the CoBank brief. Fitness-conscious consumers who laud protein content for muscle production often favor beef. The advent of GLP-1 medications for weight loss have also sparked more widespread consumer interest in increasing the amount of protein in their diets. Additionally, MDM data indicates vegan and vegetarian diets are declining.
“The consumer perception of the health benefits of eating beef has in recent times improved as well,” according to CoBank analysts. “Where red meat was once demonized as an artery clogger, beef is now on a pedestal for fitnessconscious consumers who laud protein content for muscle production. It seems the U.S. consumer cannot get enough animal protein these days, and beef remains king.”
U.S. consumers can’t seem to get enough protein these days, and among animal proteins beef remains king.
— Brian Earnest, CoBank lead animal protein economist
By way of comparison, LMIC analysts explain the average retail pork price in July was 9 cents higher (1.8%) at $5.01 per pound, and the average composite retail broiler price was 7 cents higher (2.9%) at $2.48 per pound.
Pillars of consumer satisfaction
Several factors currently shape consumer food buying behaviors and their preference for beef, according to the CoBank research brief: heightened interest in dietary protein, changing health perceptions surrounding beef and the availability of restaurant-quality beef at retail grocery stores.
Start with beef quality; U.S. cattle producers improved beef carcass quality significantly in recent decades with approximately 85% of U.S. carcasses now grading Choice or higher. Taste is consistently the number one reason consumers choose beef, according to the Meat Demand Monitor (MDM), co-funded by the Beef Checkoff, which surveys 3,000 U.S. residents every month.
“The COVID-19 pandemic led us to a place where ‘leveling up’ through access to luxury goods is prioritized
Consumer demand drives cattle prices
Demand and consumption are related but often confused with each other. Consumption simply describes how much beef is eaten. Demand, on the other hand, is how much beef consumers are willing to consume at different price levels. These days, consumers are consuming as much or more beef at higher price levels — demand has increased.
“Last year offered a clear example of how powerful consumer demand can be. In 2024, beef production was essentially flat, up just 0.1%, with no major shifts in slaughter numbers or carcass weights. Yet fed cattle prices rose 6.6%, and feeder cattle prices jumped 15.6%. This fact can be attributed in part to stronger consumer beef demand,” according to What’s Demand Got to Do With It? from the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB).
Based on research by agricultural economists at Kansas State University and Michigan State University — Impacts of Retail and Export Demand on United States Cattle Producers — the CBB notes increased beef demand of 1% boosts fed cattle prices by 1.52% and feeder cattle prices by 2.48%.
“Using that math, 2024’s 6.7% rise in beef demand translates into a 10.2% increase in fed cattle prices and a 16.6% increase in feeder cattle prices,” according to the CBB report. “In short, if demand hadn’t grown, both fed and feeder cattle prices in 2024 likely would have been 10% lower or more.”
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Higher and Higher
Hereford-influenced calves and feeders top strong summer video offering.
Demand for Herefordinfluenced calves, feeder cattle and replacement females shone bright at video sales over the summer amid historically high price levels.
“Even with calf and feeder cattle prices exceeding the expectations of many producers and market analysts, a number of Herefordinfluenced groups stood out at the top of the market for their respective weight class and delivery period
at this summer’s video sales,” says Trey Befort, director of commercial programs for the American Hereford Association. “Demand for Herefordinfluenced replacement quality females was exceptionally stout, reinforcing the notion that commercial producers recognize the value of maternal heterosis gained by incorporating Hereford genetics.”
Consider the accompanying charts, illustrating the top-selling lots by weight
class and delivery period at seven video sales between June and August.
The same strength can be seen in results from the Hereford-influenced section in the All Breeds Yearling Sale at Lemmon Livestock Auction in South Dakota Aug. 27 (see Page 59). Look for the trend to continue at upcoming Hereford-influenced sales this fall (see Page 62).
Heifers
Steers
Calves; 100% B/BWF
Oct. ND Calves; ~ 50% F1 BWF & 50% BLK
CA Weaned calves; B/BWF
Dec. NV Weaned calves;
WVM, 7/14/2025
BF 0253 GENERATION 19M ET 4/27/24 • AHA 44581262 • Horned
S: EXR Generator 0333 ET
D: BF Novel 0253 ET (by GO King E33)
CED +5.6, BW +1.5, WW +58, YW +99, MILK +44, SC +1.5, REA +.83, MRB +.47, $BMI +608, $BII +714, $CHB +166
BF RECKONING 7M ET
1/12/24 • AHA P44581302 • Polled
S: HL Stimulus 2108 ET
D: BF Novel 5502 ET (by Outcross 18U)
CED +3.3, BW +3.4, WW +58, YW +96, MILK +21, SC +0.7, REA +.84, MRB +.26, $BMI +408, $BII +491, $CHB +164
BF 5502 EXPEDITION 18M ET
4/28/24
• AHA 44581027 • Horned
S: SR Expedition 619G ET
D: BF Novel 5502 ET (by Outcross 18U)
CED +6.5, BW –0.7, WW +59, YW +93, MILK +30, SC +1.2, REA +.65, MRB +.15, $BMI +478, $BII +561, $CHB +123
BF MARKED 10M ET
1/19/24 • AHA P44581306 • Polled
S: KLD RW Marksman D87 ET
D: MF 1605 Frieda Belle 5F ET (by BR Belle Air 6011)
CED –0.7, BW +3.0, WW +56, YW +91, MILK +34, SC +1.7, REA +.52, MRB +.23, $BMI +469, $BII +554, $CHB +113
GZF EXPEDITION DOODE M007
3/4/24 • AHA 44584630 • Horned
S: SR Expedition 619G ET
D: BF Eden 5K ET (by Loewen Genesis G16 ET)
CED +4.0, BW +2.4, WW +70, YW +114, MILK +32, SC +1.7, REA +.57, MRB +.25, $BMI +480, $BII +580, $CHB +143
BF WORTHY 44L ET
11/15/23 • AHA P44531852 • Polled
S: JW 1857 Merit 21134
D: BF 109 Sky Gurl 4215 ET (by CRR 719 Catapult 109)
CED +10.3, BW +1.1, WW +64, YW +98, MILK +26, SC +1.0, REA +.75, MRB +.32, $BMI +393, $BII +486, $CHB +156
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Valentine Livestock Auction Special Spring Calf Sale featuring Hereford-influenced Section 11/13/2025 Valentine Livestock Auction Valentine, Neb. Office: 402-376-3611
Mississippi Hereford Assn. Feeder Calf Sale 11/17/2025 Lincoln County Livestock Commission Brookhaven, Miss. Lande Johnson: 601-757-1914
Nebraska Hereford Assn. Hereford Influence Sale 11/21/2025 Burwell Livestock Burwell, Neb. Trevor Toelle: 308-214-1543
Traditions Certified Hereford Influence Sale
12/4/2025 Blue Grass Stockyards South Stanford, Ky. Caleb Epling: 606-669-8740
Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale 12/11/2025 Blue Grass Stockyards Lexington, Ky.L.W. Beckley, DVM: 859-779-1419
Minnesota Hereford Breeders Premium Whiteface Feeder Calf Sale 12/11/2025 Pipestone Livestock Auction Market Pipestone, Minn. Office: 507-825-3306
Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale
1/3/2026 Carthage Livestock Inc. Carthage, Ill. Brent Lowderman: 309-221-9621
Mitchell Livestock Hereford-influenced Feeder Cattle Sale
2/19/2026 Mitchell Livestock Marketing Mitchell, S.D. Office: 605-996-6543
SELLING 101 LOTS
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{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44358316 Calved: 1/1/22 • Tattoo: RE 203
EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} BIRDWELL VANGUARD 5022 9337 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC} P44021997 BR SENSATION 028X 3335 5022 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
KCF BENNETT BEDFORD E177 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}
SLAYTON 030 NETTIE OF 7Y E177 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} BR TRUST 100W 6171 3335 {HYP}
BEHM 100W CUDA 504C {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
KCF MISS PROFICIENT Z8 {DLF,HYF,IEF} P44170631 SLAYTON 7Y OF NETTIE 907 4R {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC} SLAYTON 907 OF NETTIE R413 714
• Kuruk came to Indiana from Paul and Bette Slayton, Bedford, PA. He posted ratios of BW 97, WW 113, YW 114, REA 111, and IMF 138 in a strong contemporary group. Calves out of first calf heifers born here have averaged 76 lb. with no assists. A son topped our spring bull sale at $12,000 selling to a commercial producer. The first daughters will calve in 2026. A Kuruk sired steer, bred and owned by Matthew Elzemeyer, was fed at HRC Feedyard. He gained 3.97 lb. per day for 236 days. Selling on the US Premium Beef Grid, he was Quality Grade Prime, Yield Grade 3, 966 lb. carcass weight. Added premium value over base price was $291.06.
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Optimized Breeding
How one Hereford operation improves its breeding program with monitoring technology.
by Mallory Bormann-Liss
The biggest challenge I see facing producers using artificial insemination (AI) or embryo transfer (ET) is getting cows and heifers bred promptly. This is critical because a bred cow means a calf on the ground and more dollars in a producer’s pocket.
Tucker Shaw and his brother, Sam, of Shaw Cattle Co. detect heats and improve efficiency on their multigenerational ranch in Caldwell, Idaho, with SenseHub® Cow Calf. By optimizing their AI breeding program, they are able to continue their family’s legacy of raising registered Hereford, Red Angus and Angus cattle and marketing 500 high-quality bulls to commercial ranches throughout the West.
Aid for heat detection
A high pregnancy rate requires good heat detection.1 Visual heat detection is a crucial part of any breeding program, but it can take a significant amount of time and isn’t an exact science. This can make timely breeding extremely difficult, especially for cattle producers who do not work on the farm full time.
With SenseHub Cow Calf, you can monitor your herd remotely in real time to detect estrus and determine a breeding window. It continuously tracks and analyzes data, and alerts sent directly to your phone, tablet or desktop computer can flag animals showing signs of heat.
SenseHub Cow Calf allows the Shaw family to detect heats in their replacement heifers located 10 miles from ranch headquarters. Shaw explains the technology is helping them improve time and labor efficiency in their AI program.
“We can look at the app on our phone and determine what type of
crew we need,” Shaw says. “Do we have just a handful of heifers to breed or is there going to be a larger group that’s going to require more help? It allows us to manage not only our time but also our employees better.”
Tighten calving windows, boost longevity
If a cow or heifer didn’t conceive or is suspected of aborting, monitoring technology can help detect that, too.
SenseHub Cow Calf can detect a heifer or cow that potentially didn’t conceive at approximately 21 days post breeding.
A failure to show estrus may be an indicator of issues that can affect reproductive efficiency in the herd.
SenseHub Cow Calf reports suspected anestrus animals, making it easier
to spot those with irregular cycles, so producers can work with their veterinarian to determine potential reproductive issues faster.
Customers share that SenseHub Cow Calf is particularly useful in helping catch second-heat cows so they can quickly bring them back up to speed with the rest of the herd. Ensuring cows are bred earlier in the breeding season can help tighten calving windows. This can have numerous benefits, including a heavier, more uniform calf crop and replacement heifers that reach sexual maturity earlier and have greater longevity in the herd as mature cows.2
Shaw says SenseHub Cow Calf improved first-service conception rates in their replacement heifers by nearly 7%. With monitoring technology, they
Tucker Shaw and Shaw Cattle Company, Caldwell, Idaho, increased first-service conceptions in replacement heifers by detecting estrus remotely with monitoring technology.
were able to breed heifers that were off from the timed breeding window on their first cycle, rather than waiting to catch them on the return cycle.
“In our business, getting those cows bred and on the first cycle is very important,” Shaw says. “They calve earlier in the season, which make the bulls older when we market them.”
Insights beyond the breeding season
By continuously tracking activity and rumination, the system can alert you to a cow or heifer needing attention during the breeding season and beyond. Customizable reports and dashboards meet each operation’s needs and integrate with various cattle management platforms, providing actionable insights related to estrus, health and nutrition.
An LED-light on the ear tag can make finding animals needing attention easier, so you can determine if intervention is necessary and work with a veterinarian on a treatment protocol, if needed. Early detection and intervention can help improve health outcomes and protect investments in high-value cowcalf herds.
Shaw finds the data captured by SenseHub Cow Calf is a valuable tool to guide management decisions outside of the breeding season. Customized reports generated by the system help Shaw Cattle Co. better understand and utilize their herd’s data. As Shaw becomes more comfortable with the system and familiar with the capabilities, it is clear the value SenseHub Cow Calf provides through time savings and smarter management.
We can look at the app on our phone and determine what type of crew we need. Do we have just a handful of heifers to breed or is there going to be a larger group that’s going to require more help?
— Tucker Shaw, Shaw Cattle Co.
Support to build a healthier herd
SenseHub Cow Calf works for herds of all sizes, and robust support from Merck Animal Health makes getting started easy. Shaw explains the support team was a deciding factor that led him to the technology.
“They came out and were able to help us get the antennas and hardware set up,” he says. “They did a great job of walking us through what we needed to do to get started on it, as far as putting the tags in the animals, pairing the SenseHub ID to our visual ID and integrating that into our computer program. It was great help.”
SenseHub Cow Calf helps the Shaw family monitor their herd and detect heats so they can make the most of their time and labor. Use this technology to capitalize on your time and take some of the guesswork out of your breeding decisions.
Editor’s Note: Mallory Bormann-Liss is a SenseHub Cow Calf customer success specialist with Merck Animal Health.
References:
1 Perry, George. Detection of standing estrus in cattle. South Dakota State University. 2004. FS921B.
2 Funston, RN, Musgrave, JA, Meyer, TL, Larson, DM. Effect of calving distribution on beef cattle progeny performance. J. Anim. Sci. 2012;90:5118-5121.
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Reducing Pasture Bloat Risk
Timing, plant monitoring and grazing management are key.
by Heather Smith Thomas
Bloat is a common problem in ruminants. If cattle can’t get rid of gas produced by rumen microbes during the digestion process, problems quickly arise.
Common bloat-causing plants include legumes, like alfalfa and most types of clover, along with winter wheat pasture. Spring wheat, oats and perennial ryegrass are moderately risky. Perennial grasses, birdsfoot trefoil and lespedeza have the least amount of risk.
Putting hungry cattle on lush legume pastures like alfalfa — especially in pre-bloom stage — is most dangerous. It becomes less dangerous once plants are mature with a lower protein level.
“Most alfalfas tend to cause bloat,” says Bart Lardner, Ph.D., Western Beef Development Center research scientist and University of Saskatchewan Department of Animal and Poultry Science professor. “The bunch types are generally best suited for pasture and the creeping varieties for hay, but they all cause bloat.”
This doesn’t mean producers should avoid alfalfa, though. Losing several animals in a bloating episode is costly, but the lost animal performance from not using a legume is also costly. A legume component in pastures is important to pasture quality, and Lardner says there’s a greater economic loss for producers who avoid using alfalfa rather than putting it into the forage rotation and management.
Nearly any pasture high in protein and low in structural fiber can be risky under certain conditions, according to Bill Pinchak, Ph.D., beef cattle nutritionist and professor,
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension at Vernon, Texas.
Preventing fall bloat
Studies have shown that cattle bloat twice as often in October than during summer months. Bloat risk increases with cool weather and frost. Cool nights, in conjunction with moderate daytime temperatures, delay plant maturity and extend the growing phase — increasing bloat risk. Heavy dew or frost also contributes to higher incidence of bloat in the fall.
Stockmen generally think alfalfa is safe to graze after a killing frost, but there is still risk as long as plants are green. The first fall frosts increase the risk of bloat, preserving immature stages of plant growth. Frost disrupts and breaks cell walls, releasing bloatcausing agents and increasing rate of cell breakdown, hastening the
fermentation process in the rumen and increasing the possibility for bloat. It typically takes several hard freezes before alfalfa is safe to graze.
“Be aware of things that affect the plants. The big issue is not the fact there was a frost, but the length of time it stays below freezing to actually kill the plant growth — and the number of days after that. You have to determine when it is safe to have cattle graze that particular pasture,” Lardner says. “The rule of thumb is to wait at least two weeks after the killing frost. I also think it’s a good idea to have an escape pasture — a place you could put the cattle if you need to pull them off the risky pasture.”
To avoid bloat on fall pastures, wait until legumes are mature before grazing; bloat potential is highest when plants are in vegetative or
A legume component, like clover, in pastures is important, but when there is rain in late summer and early fall, the legumes have a growth spurt and lush new forage. If you are not managing and monitoring, cattle can bloat.
pre-bloom stage and decreases at full flower (bloom) or later. When alfalfa is vegetative it is very high in protein and moisture, and low in fiber.
“Bloat is generally preventable,” Lardner says. “Determine what percent of the crop is blooming. We suggest waiting until at least 70% or more of the plants are blooming on a late summer or early fall pasture (or grazing regrowth after cutting the field for hay).”
On winter small grains, like wheat, there’s a period in the spring when cattle experience bloat. There may also be a bloat period in the fall for a week or two, according to Pinchak.
On alfalfa pastures, be careful with any lush new growth and after a frost in the fall. The more mature the plant, the less bloat potential. Putting cattle on a pasture a little later can reduce risk.
“One thing to help reduce risk for bloat when cattle are first turned out on the pasture is to fill them up
on a good high-fiber hay before they go out, so they won’t be so hungry and overeat,” Pinchak says. “With wheat pasture, we found that how much bloat we see is related to the amount of pre-planting nitrogen we use for fertilizer. There will always be some bloat, but the goal is to not have mortalities.”
Pastures that include a mix of grass and legumes present less risk for bloat since the cattle are consuming the added fiber in the grass.
“Other things that help, at least on wheat pasture, is grazing management. The taller the wheat when cattle go out there, the more frequently we see bloat. We did some studies looking at pre-planting fertilization rates, comparing 30, 60 and 90 pounds of nitrogen. We saw bloat at all levels, at least for a day or two, but with 90 pounds of fertilizer, the risk for mortalities was very high,” Pinchak says. “For research, we used at least 60 pounds of nitrogen on
wheat pastures so we could study bloat every year. I tell people to use between 40 to 50 pounds maximum if they plan to graze those pastures. If they pull the cattle off and later harvest that field for grain, they can come back after the cattle are gone and top dress it with more nitrogen.”
Problems can also arise when there is rain in late summer and early fall, and the legumes have a growth spurt and lush new forage.
“Cattle select for those plants and may eat too much of the alfalfa or clover. If you are not managing and monitoring, cattle may get into trouble,” Lardner says. “When grazing a legume pasture, or even one that is 50% grass and 50% legumes, there are several things to think about.”
Addressing bloat-prone pastures
Forage varieties should be selected for hardiness, production and quality.
“Do your homework before you establish a perennial crop,” Lardner says. “You want to do everything correctly in your seeding because you are hoping for a long-term stand. If you don’t manage it properly the year you establish it, you are setting yourself up for an economic loss because that stand will not persist beyond a few years.”
Some people provide long-stem hay for cattle to eat free choice while on bloat-prone pastures, such as big bales in the corner of a pasture. Cattle can address their fiber needs by eating a little hay. This is variably effective, according to Pinchak.
Letting the forage become more mature, so it is not so lush, and grazing it during a frost-free period, makes the pasture less bloat prone.
“Anything that upsets the photosynthesis process in actively growing plants (such as frost) can cause bloat. In the coldest part of winter here, we don’t see bloat; it is only when the plant is trying to actively grow and something upsets that growth pattern,” Pinchak says. “In wheat, this is much more pronounced and predictable than alfalfa or clover, because you can have bloat occur any time during the
Some legumes won’t bloat cattle. Sainfoin is a non-bloat legume, along with cicer milkvetch.
growing season with those legumes under certain conditions.”
Low-bloat legumes include sainfoin, which doesn’t grow very well on the Southern Plains, and cicer milkvetch. If legumes are only 50% or less of the plant mix, this can minimize pasture bloat unless cattle selectively graze the legume and leave the grass. Legumes can regrow faster than grass after being grazed, so when seeding a pasture, use a species of fast-recovering grass such as meadow brome or orchard grass.
If bloat is a problem in a rotation system, mow part of the new paddock in the afternoon or evening so it will be wilting and drying, and then graze it the next day using portable electric fence to make the animals eat the mowed part first.
Don’t let cattle graze a pasture down to the ground; leave some stubble height when you move to the next pasture. Short, lush plants with high protein content and very little fiber are much more risky than mature plants with thicker stems and fewer leaves.
“If you graze too close, the legume will regrow from the crown out, and this high-quality vegetative regrowth is more dangerous for bloat,” Lardner says. “If you get some rain and put cattle into that pasture a few days later when plants are responding to the moisture with a growth spurt, the regrowth may be risky. You might put the cattle somewhere else where there’s not as much risk.”
Lush alfalfa is also riskier when wet — after a rain or heavy dew in the morning or an early winter dusting of snow. The cow produces less saliva to mix with it for chewing and swallowing when feed is low in fiber and already wet. Saliva inhibits bloat because it contains sodium and bicarbonate, hindering excessive gas production.
If cattle are hungry when put into a legume pasture, they are
more likely to bloat because they may overeat.
“Don’t move cattle onto a fresh pasture early in the morning. Late in the afternoon is generally safer,” Lardner says. There won’t be any dew at that time, and the cattle won’t be as hungry if they’ve already been eating other feed. Make sure they are full when you turn them out.
“Also consider stocking density. If you only have a few cattle in a new paddock, they tend to selectively graze the legumes,” Lardner says.
If there are more cattle, there will be more competition; they’ll tend to eat a little more of all the plants.
Products that prevent and treat
With any bloat interventions, cattle must be trained to consume them before they overeat.
“When grazing wheat pastures, many producers are hesitant to put out something for bloat prevention that does not also add value in terms of performance,” Pinchak says. “Products like Bloat Guard (poloxalene) are effective if consistently consumed, but all they do is help prevent bloat.
“If you plan to use any type of bloat intervention, whether an ionophore in a mineral or a poloxalene block, the animal should be exposed to it and trained to eat it before they go on a bloatprone pasture.”
Your mineral program can help prevent bloat, too. Bloat is more likely to occur when there’s a calcium imbalance, so getting the calcium levels up as high as possible aids in prevention. But once they start to bloat and don’t feel well, they won’t eat it.
“It is also helpful to include an ionophore in the mineral program,” Pinchak says. “The nice thing about using an ionophore is that whether cattle are at risk for bloat or not, you get positive response
in performance, improving average daily gain.”
A high-fat liquid-mix also works well to prevent bloat.
“If we add more fat to the diet, there is less bloat,” Pinchak says. “Bloat is often caused by formation of a stable foam, and fat/oil tends to break up the foam. This is why things like corn oil, mineral oil, etc. can be used to treat acute bloat. If you can feed a supplement that is high in fat and cattle consume it, this can decrease the risk.”
Condensed tannins can help prevent bloat, but there aren’t any products commercially available that contain them.
“Tannins occur in some forages, and we did some work with condensed tannin extracts like those used in the leather tanning industry, and these were very effective,” Pinchak says. “If we ever have a condensed FDA approved tannin product, it would be helpful because tannins bind with the soluble protein, and less foam is produced. It also decreases methane production, and we see a 10% improvement in average daily gain when these are fed, but at this point it’s only been in research projects.”
Too much tannin can negatively affect cattle, so the proper dose would be important. Pinchak has also worked with other products, including an enzyme-fortified product. That didn’t eliminate bloat but made it less severe.
“There are several options for bloat prevention, but the important thing is getting the product into the animal,” Pinchak says. “If they aren’t used to eating mineral and won’t eat a mineral pack, some people use a molasses block mineral or low moisture tub that contains the bloat product.
“From a management standpoint we’ve found there are not very many bloat interventions that work once there is a significant problem.”
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“What’s New?” is a column designed to keep you in the know about Hereford happenings. You can sign up for Hereford Headlines, an electronic newsletter distributed the first Friday of each month by the American Hereford Association (AHA) highlighting Hereford news and events. You can also receive the Bald Faced Bottom Line, a commercially-focused electronic newsletter sent the third Friday of each month. To subscribe to these free newsletters, send an email to outreach@hereford.org. Archived issues are posted at Hereford.org.
Annual Meeting Notice
American Hereford Association
Annual Meeting
The 2025 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and World Hereford Conference will be Oct. 22-26 in Kansas City, Mo., at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.
Registration for the World Hereford Conference is closed. To attend the Annual Membership Meeting taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 a.m., you must register by Oct. 15. Please assist the AHA in planning for this event by submitting your RSVP at Hereford.org/ events/annual-meeting.
Activities begin on Wednesday, Oct. 22, with an evening reception at the AHA headquarters. The schedule also includes the Educational Forum and industry trade show Oct. 23-24. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) scholarship recipients, as well as the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout winners, will be recognized at a special awards luncheon Friday, Oct. 24, along with the Young Breeders Competition teams.
The Annual Membership Meeting and Hereford Honorees breakfast takes place Saturday morning, Oct. 25, and will honor the 2025 Hereford Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit inductees as well as the Hereford Commercial Producer of the Year and Certified Hereford Beef® honorees. The special international edition of the Ladies of the Royal sale is Saturday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. The national show award winners will be recognized following the selection of the champion females on Sunday, Oct. 26, and the National Hereford Queen will be crowned for the coming year following the selection of the champion bull. All AHA members are invited to the Annual Membership Meeting and the national Hereford show at the American Royal. This event is an opportunity to network with Hereford breeders and enthusiasts from across the U.S. and around the world.
Association news
Friedt makes move to mountain region
A familiar face, Aaron Friedt, Mott, N.D., was recently named the AHA’s mountain region field representative. His new territory covers Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, along with central and western Canada. Friedt previously served the north central region — the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas — for more than two years.
“A familiar face indeed, Aaron will be an invaluable asset as he transitions to the mountain region,” says Kane Aegerter, AHA director of seedstock marketing. “His dedication to the breed and strong work ethic have been tremendous in the north central region, and we are confident he will continue to build on that success in the mountain region”
Friedt graduated from the Western College of Auctioneering in 2016 and has deep roots in the Hereford breed. He will continue to represent Association members in his region and assist with AHA activities and services, serving as a resource for Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics while building industry-wide relationships.
“I am excited to continue my journey with the Hereford breed,” Friedt says. “There is no doubt I will miss a lot of the friends I have made in Kansas, Nebraska and Minnesota, but I’m still a phone call away and glad to help answer any questions about the herds in my new territory. I look forward to working with the breeders in the mountain region.”
Friedt officially began his duties in his new region Sept. 15. He can be contacted at 701-590-9567 or at afriedt@hereford.org.
Brandt tapped for central region
Iowa native Austin Brandt started with the AHA as central region field representative Sept. 9. His territory includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska.
Brandt will represent AHA members in the region, attending Hereford sales and events and working to broaden relationships across the industry. He will also help Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics utilize AHA promotional and marketing programs.
In addition to part of the north central region — Kansas, Minnesota and Nebraska — Brandt takes over Iowa and Missouri for Joe Rickabaugh, who retired in January of this year.
“We are thrilled to welcome Austin to the AHA,” Aegerter says. “His background and expertise in the livestock marketing industry will ensure a smooth transition into this role. We are confident he will serve the central region with the highest level of dedication and professionalism.”
Brandt grew up showing cattle across the country and served on the National Junior Angus Association board. He’s been involved in livestock marketing for almost 15 years, working for Livestock Plus for nearly a decade before taking over Lee AgriMedia/ Midwest Marketer. Brandt contributes much of his knowledge to invaluable mentors and connections. He was born and raised in Corning, Iowa, and currently resides there with his family.
“I am very excited to be joining the staff at AHA and to continue the long-standing tradition of top-quality service to its members and customers. The entire AHA membership has dedicated themselves to delivering the best possible product they can for their customers, and I intend to do the same for them,” Brandt says. “I know I have some big shoes to fill in Iowa and Missouri, taking over for Joe, but I am ready to get after it.”
Brandt can be contacted at 712-621-1829 or at abrandt@hereford.org.
Pruett selected to serve eastern region Peyton Pruett, Bradford, Tenn., joins the AHA as eastern region field representative. He began his post Sept. 9.
In his role with the AHA, Pruett will help breeders with marketing and genetic selection,
Austin Brandt
Aaron Friedt
along with attending Hereford sales and events. Additionally, he will help Hereford breeders and commercial producers effectively utilize AHA programs and other beef industry opportunities.
Pruett takes the place of Tommy Coley, who retired Sept. 25.
“We are pleased to welcome Peyton to our team,” Aegerter says. “His extensive knowledge and experience in the cattle industry will be an advantage as he assumes this role, and we are confident he will contribute greatly to the continued growth and success of the eastern region.”
Pruett is a third-generation rancher from West Tennessee. He’s been immersed in the livestock industry from a young age, learning the values of responsibility and work ethic early. He’s served as the BoPat Farms herdsman for more than 10 years, overseeing the day-to-day operations of its 300-head registered beef herd.
“I am honored to represent one of the most prestigious breeds in the industry. I’m thrilled to join the rich legacy of the AHA,” Pruett says. “The dedication of the ranchers and breeders over the years has been second to none, and I’m looking forward to interacting with all the breeders in my territory and across the nation.”
Pruett represents Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. He can be reached at 731-988-8470 or at ppruett@hereford.org.
Gumenberg joins as receptionist
The AHA welcomed Kim Gumenberg to Team Hereford Aug. 20. As receptionist and executive assistant, Gumenberg will serve as the liaison between AHA members and customer service representatives.
A native of Burlington, Colo., Gumenberg’s family raised Herefords. She has her accounting certification, an associate’s degree in healthcare administration and a wealth of customer service experience. She looks forward to learning more about the Hereford breed in her role.
“We are really excited to have Kim join our team. She brings a high level of organization that will undoubtedly contribute to the customer service team’s success,” says Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement. “We can’t wait for her to get to know Hereford breeders while assisting them with their various AHA needs.”
Gumenberg can be reached at kgumenberg@hereford.org.
Breed improvement adopted changes and initiatives
The Board reviewed suggestions presented by the DNA policy task force (Dave Bielema, Sam Shaw, Mark Cooper, Mark Squires and Charlie Boyd) and unanimously supported the following:
1. In addition to AI sires, embryo transfer (ET) donor dams and walking sires born after Jan. 1, 2026, will be required to have a genomic profile completed at the AHA official lab and be fully parent verified and tested for all recognized genetic conditions.
2. The Board voted unanimously to purge all DNA samples starting Jan. 1, 2026, after the requested testing is complete.
3. For other accepted DNA policy changes, please see Hereford.org/Hereford-Handbook.
DNA sample storage policy
The AHA Board of Directors voted unanimously during the fall Board meeting to purge, starting on Jan. 1, 2026, all DNA samples submitted to AHA’s official lab on or before Dec. 31, 2024. The AHA Board has determined to offer members the opportunity to request a return of any sample that was submitted to the AHA official lab prior to Dec. 31, 2024. These requests must be made prior to Dec. 31, 2025, with the following understanding:
1. A member must submit a request for the DNA samples they would like to retrieve. Only samples that were originally submitted by a member will be returned.
2. The AHA does not guarantee a timeline for delivery of the samples after the request is made, and it is highly recommended that requests are only made on animals that are deceased and there is no other sample available, including semen.
3. The AHA does not guarantee that a sample can be found, or that there will be viable DNA available.
4. Please understand that DNA sample storage is different for each type of DNA (hair, blood card, tissue sample unit [TSU]).
5. A fee will be charged for each sample that is requested to be returned. This fee will be determined from time to time by the AHA Board. At this time, the fee that has been established by AHA’s Board is $10 per sample plus packaging and shipping costs.
Moving forward, any DNA sample submitted after Jan. 1, 2025, the testing lab, in agreement with the AHA, will use the submitted sample for the purpose of conducting the testing requested by the member. After the initial testing is complete, the AHA, in agreement with the AHA official DNA testing lab, will store the remaining DNA for any additional testing that is available at the lab for a period of one year. After one year, the sample will be subject to disposition.
There is no guarantee by the AHA or the AHA official lab that there will be any additional or viable DNA available from the submitted sample. It is understood that, while the AHA’s agreement with its official testing lab requires the testing lab to store the remaining DNA sample for a period of one year, the AHA has no obligation or responsibility to do so or to make such remaining sample available to the member for subsequent testing or use.
Moving forward, the AHA would encourage any breeder to collect and store an additional sample if they deem necessary. Most frequently used DNA types submitted and storage method: 1. Hair or blood cards. These types of samples can be stored in a dark, dry place at room temperature.
2. Semen — it can be thawed semen — but it is suggested to keep it frozen until a DNA test is needed.
3. TSUs can be stored (methods shared from Merck representative):
• The preferred method of storing is in a negative thaw cycle freezer, but they can be stored in a regular freezer.
• There has been success in storing them in a cool, dry place. Some have been stored this way for three years and are still viable.
• The biggest thing is to protect them from sunlight.
Sharing of ISAG/ICAR parentage markers
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the AHA Board adopted a policy to share ISAG/ICAR reduced panel parentage markers through a request submitted to the AHA from a World Hereford Council member, other breed associations or any AHA member. A fee, determined from time to time by the AHA Board of Directors, will be charged for any requests except for those from any World Hereford Council member. Currently, the fee for an AHA member is $10 for each animal requested.
Kim Gumenberg
Peyton Pruett
Please contact AHA customer service with any questions or requests at 816-842-3757 or records@hereford.org.
Sires selected for the NRSP
The AHA’s National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) is designed to identify and validate the genetic merit of young sires that offer seedstock producers and commercial users opportunities to improve their herds for specific traits and a combination of traits. It also provides ongoing confirmation of the profitability associated with Hereford genetics. Find the list of sires selected to use at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb., for the NRSP at Hereford.org/2025-NationalReference-Sire-Program-sires-used.
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Enter the Fed Steer Shootout
Plan to learn more about the cattle feeding sector and how your genetics perform in the feedyard by participating in the 2026 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout. The contest entry deadline
is Nov. 1, 2025, and delivery for cattle to HRC Feed Yards LLC in Scott City, Kan., is Dec. 13-16, 2025. The annual Fed Steer Shootout Field Day will be April 18 in Scott City. For more information and to plan your cattle delivery, contact Trey Befort at tbefort@ herefordbeef.org. Cattle can be entered individually or in pens of three and must meet the following qualifications:
• 2025-born steers
• Purebred Hereford and commercial Hereford-influenced steers
• 600-pound weight minimum
• Be weaned at least 45 days prior to delivery
• Received two rounds of vaccinations
Visit Hereford.org/Youth/NJHA-Fed-SteerShootout to enter and learn more.
Statement of Ownership
GLENLEES POLLED
HEREFORDS
2025 PRODUCTION SALE GUESTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 || 1:00 PM || AT ANL POLLED
ANL CATTLE INC.
Jeremy, Rachelle, Hudson & Ryker Brooks 306-485-8003 | anlcattleinc@gmail.com
Karl & Karen Lischka | Cory, Brenden & Cayden Lischka
Box 14, Steelman, SK S0C 2J0
P: 306-487-2670 C: 306-487-7794
F: 306-487-2793 E: lischka@sasktel.net www.anlpolledherefords.com
GLENLEES POLLED HEREFORDS
George & Annette Lees
Box 358, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0 P: 306-455-2612 F: 306-455-2177
Corey, Tasha, Emma, Kyla & Becca Lees
Box 1, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0 P: 306-455-2714 C: 306-577-9971 tclees@signaldirect.ca www.glenlees.com
BROOKS FARMS
Box 334, Alameda, SK S0C 0A0
Blayne, Stacey, Ethan & Marshall P: 306-485-7063
E: blayner_2001@hotmail.com
Blake, Amanda, Jack & Brynn P: 306-485-8488
Haley, Dustin, Paisley P: 306-485-9216
MCCOY CATTLE CO.
Chad, Carrie, Megan, Kalla Nicholas Tyson & Emma Scott Milestone, SK P: 306-436-7300 E: cnicholas@sasktel.net www.mccoycattle.com
GLENLEES
ANDY SMITH (704)-400-3436
pandjfarmsherefords@gmail.com
7007 Sugar and Wine Road Monroe, NC 28110
Jim O’Mara 3600 Ludlow Rd. Good Hope Community Lena, MS 39094 601-654-3584 omaraj@phelps.com
361 Browning Rd., Telford, TN 37690 Cell 423-791-4458
Jason and Emmy, Chelsea, Baileigh, Madison and Rhett Day jason@dayridgefarm.com jason@jasondayconstruction.com www.DayRidgeFarm.com
Herdsman - Jordan Daigle 252-520-3419
1095 Charles Smith Rd. • Wadley, GA 30477 Charles E. Smith, Owner 478-252-5622 • Fax 478-252-8754 478-494-7567 cell
2731 River Rd. • Wadley, GA 30477 Kyle and Jennifer Gillooly, Owners 478-625-7664 Home Kyle: 478-494-9593 • Jenn: 478-494-6693 ces-predestined.com
409 Johnsfield Rd. Shelby, NC 28150 Bryson Westbrook 980-230-4868 brysonw@thewestbrookco.com
MATHENY HEREFORDS
Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny 6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055
Andrew 606-584-5361 Austin 606-375-2167 amathenyherefords@gmail.com
P.O. Box 215 Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com jacksonfarmsherefords.com
4134 County Hwy. 30 Horton, AL 35980
Glynn Debter 205-429-2040
Perry Debter 205-429-4415
debterfarm@otelco.net Fax 205-429-3553
Tradition. Care. Excellence.
IOWA HEREFORD BREEDERS
Brent, Robin, Dylan and Nicole 2169 290th Ave. DeWitt, IA 52742 563-357-9849
bapete@iowatelecom.net
Rife 563-506-3751 Delaney Rife • Kennedy Rife Jack Rife 515-974-9600 Emma Mach 563-260-8771 Tyler Mach • Jessica Mach
keosalebarn@netins.net www.keosauquasaleco.com
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CORBIN COWLES
270-991-2534
ccowles@hereford.org
Whiskey Run Farms LLC
hjh@whiskeyrunfarms.com www.whiskeyrunfarms.com
Hank and Charlotte Handzel and Family 2791 Sime Rd. Cottage Grove, WI 53527 608-839-5207 Main 608-235-9417 Cell
The Duncan Family
1264 N. Mountain Rd. Wingate, IN 47994
David cell 765-366-0295 davidandjilld@aol.com www.ableacrescattle.com
HEREFORD BREEDERS
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G ary Greenwood dVM
765-585-1105
casey.hampton@me.com
3013 W. State Rd. 38 West Lebanon, IN 47991
Rick,Jenny,Ryder andRickiStarck —Cadott,WI— Cell:715.313.3234
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Ken and Sandy 608-434-0578
Travis and Megan 608-434-2843
Jim and Veronica E10645 Hatchery Rd. Baraboo, WI 53913
kenpierce254@gmail.com
Pierce’s Hereford Haven
Family 2261 E. U.S. Hwy. 40 Clayton, IN 46118
Dale 317-752-7523
Dylan 317-752-3267 kottkampcattle@gmail.com
JENSEN CATTLE
Mark, Mary, Kira and Lily Jensen Waupaca, WI 715-340-4716
mjensencattle@gmail.com
Joe and Amy Starr and Family
E5198 N. Water Dr. Manawa, WI 54949
920-596-2580
Fax 920-596-2380 starr@wolfnet.net
Harold and Connie Lietzau 7477 Iband Ave. Sparta, WI 54656 608-633-2875
hllietzau@gmail.com
Troy and Michelle Jaydon, Devon and Jocelyn Taylor and Ty Taylor cell 608-487-0015
BOETTCHER’S BROOKVIEW ACRES
Butch and Maryellen W16163 U.S. Hwy. 10 Fairchild, WI 54741 715-597-2036
Brandon 715-533-2470 Garritt 715-586-0033
Michael 715-533-3370
Ryan, Tiff and Andrew Timm 507-433-1183
cmboettcher@centurytel.net www.brookviewacres.com
Contact CORBIN COWLES
270-991-2534
ccowles@hereford.org
mgmpolledherefords.com
90-Day Bred Recips
Registered Hereford Cattle Herd West Terre Haute, IN
Matt – 812-870-6968
mmarion.coalcreekcattle@gmail.com
Megan – 812-870-3620
Rachel – 812-230-6689
Tanner – 254-485-5080
Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer 2538 State Rd. 122 Richmond, IN 47374 765-969-2243 lee@elzehereford.com
Brian, Janelle, Collin and Landon Deatsman 5708 North 200 East Le esburg, Indiana 46538 Brian Cell: 574-527-6679 gdeatsman@hotmail.com Visit our website! www.deatsman.com Since 1953 1490N Co. Rd. 1150W
Terry, Susan and Hayley Hayhurst, Lillian Knust and Delaney Linville
14477 S. Carlisle St. Terre Haute, IN 47802
812-696-2468
812-236-0804 cell HayhurstFarms@aol.com
Bruce, Shoshanna, Blake, Ashley, Jordan and Brian 4072 E. 500 S. Waldron, IN 46182
317-407-3618 cell bruceeverhart56@gmail.com
Tod, Sondra, Blake and Bryce Brancel 608-697-9026 • Endeavor, WI brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com www.nextgenerationgenetics.com facebook.com/NextGenerationGenetics
WISCONSIN HEREFORD BREEDERS
W13707 Hwy. 44 Brandon, WI 53919 Brent & Emma Hopp 920-266-6936 608-628-2330 hoppbre@gmail.com Facebook @ H&H Cattle Farm
N8494 110th St. Spring Valley, WI 54767
Fred 715-495-0837 fredlarson@mac.com Easten 715-495-6233 Jerry 715-772-4566 www.larsonherefordfarms.com LARSON HEREFORD FARMS
OTTER CREEK
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Chuck and Tracy Badertscher 4313 Cannonball Tr. Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-574-2002 Chuck 608-574-3858 Tracy ctbad2@hotmail.com
Mark Friedrich and Family
1454 70th Ave. Roberts, WI 54028 715-760-2350 markfriedrich@yahoo.com
JOSH and AMY SPAETH
2515 250th St. Cadott, WI 54727 715-289-4098 spaethherefords@gmail.com www.spaethfarms.com
Eric, Rosie, Briana, Rhett and Madison Katzenberger Monroe, WI 608-214-1154 ekatz@tds.net
Nick and Lenore Katzenberger Pearl City, IL www.plumriverranch.com
ccowles@hereford.org
Joyce Bevan Jason, Jaclyn, Mya and Bianca Bevan 1681 Austin Rd. Platteville, WI 53818 bvbbeef@outlook.com jaclyn@jaclynbevan Jackie 608-732-4251
ccowles@hereford.org
Investing, Breeding and Exhibiting Elite Hereford Cattle Eric 262-719-6902 Allison 262-751-6406 alisonsmith819@gmail.com Tessa, Makenna, Austin & Killian www.FourLeafCattle.com
From the Field
In Passing
Milton Wilbur Messner, 93, Slapout, Okla., passed Aug. 19.
Milton was born to Wilbur and Hazel Bridges Messner on Dec. 11, 1931, at home. He was the second child in the family. When the time came for him to begin formal education, his parents sent him down the road to Overstreet schoolhouse until the eighth grade. Later Milton attended Laverne High School where he met the love of his life, Bebeanne Fuller. They graduated from Laverne High School and were married Aug. 20, 1950, in Darrouzett, Texas.
Milton spent the early years of marriage working every job he could find to support his Hereford breeding habit. He found a partner in crime in Bob Taft, a long time Hereford breeder and legendary character of the area. The two began selling Hereford cattle together in 1949 in Buffalo, Okla. That same sale continues to be held annually on the first weekend of February at the ranch.
The couple joyfully welcomed to the family Vicki Jan and Van Milton.
Milton was instrumental in building the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, a lifetime member and honoree of the Oklahoma Hereford Association, as well as committed to area youth as an inspiration to help them achieve their agricultural aspirations.
Milton was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Hazel Messner; grandson, Levi; granddaughter, Vanessa Messner; and loving wife, Bebeanne Messner. He leaves daughter, Vicki Perkins; son, Van (RoseAnna) Messner; grandson, Bryan (Vicky) Jackson; granddaughters, Roxanna (Clint) Matthews and Shadra (William) Anderson; seven greatgrandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many, many lifelong friends in the cattle industry.
Troy Brent Thomas, 62, Harrold, S.D., passed Aug. 19. Troy was born Dec. 13, 1962, in Brookings, S.D., to Harry and Kay (Ludwig) Thomas. He was baptized and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Troy spent his life working on the Thomas Ranch in Sully County. From an early age he loved being outdoors, hunting, trapping, being around livestock and working alongside
his dad. Troy’s passion for showing cattle started at a young age, and he became totally eaten up with it, traveling to countless shows with the guidance of Nolan Flesner. They loved finding the best prospect out there, and once he won with that one, it was on to the next one — hanging too many banners to count. Winning the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., three years in a row and winning the market heifers, steers and breeding heifers all in the same year at Aksarben were among favorite memories. Harry, Kay, Troy and Tracy traveled to many cattle shows across the country and Canada and were fortunate to have many mentors along the way that sparked Troy’s passion and formed lifelong bonds across the cattle industry continuing the foundation and building what is now the Thomas Ranch.
After graduating from Sully Buttes High School in 1981, Troy attended South Dakota State University. There he had opportunities to go to vet school but chose to follow his cattle passions and return home to the ranch to follow in the footsteps of his father.
In 1985, he married VeaBea Bourk, who also dedicated her life to the ranch; they just celebrated 40 years of marriage on Aug. 10. Together, they raised two daughters, Taylor and Cally. Taylor (1987) had a special gift when it came to showing cattle and riding horses. Cally (1990) quickly made her mark in the cattle and horse industry. Later in life, Troy embraced his most treasured role as Papa Troy with Tee and Tyler (his little tornado). His grandbabies were truly the light of his world.
In 1990, the family moved to Cimarron, Kan., where Troy led the Dewey Charolais program — one of the most treasured chapters of his life. The bond formed with Tim and Pat Dewey and their family became lifelong and deeply cherished. In 1994, Troy, VeaBea and their daughters returned to the home ranch in South Dakota, where Troy continued shaping the Thomas Ranch legacy. Throughout the years, Troy could be found at the place doing whatever job needed done from working cattle, to haying, torching bulls or sale management. Hosting pheasant hunters in the fall at the Thomas Ranch was always a favorite of Troy’s, and he loved to host friends and customers.
Troy was honored throughout his life for his contributions to the cattle industry. He was named Charolais Herdsman of the Year and was invited to judge some of the most prestigious cattle shows across North America,
including events in Houston, Red Bluff, San Antonio, multiple junior nationals, Mexico and the Supreme at Canadian Agribition — memories he held dear. Troy also dedicated countless hours to local and national boards including the American International Charolais Association, South Dakota Angus Association, Black Hills Stock Show, South Dakota Beef Breeds and Farm Services of America.
Beyond his achievements, Troy’s true impact was found in the lives he touched. A mentor to many, he poured time, knowledge and heart into helping the next generation — whether they were Thomas Ranch herdsmen, juniors spending time on the ranch or young producers just getting started. His encouragement, guidance and belief in others shaped countless lives and careers in the cattle world and beyond.
Troy leaves behind a legacy built not just in cattle but in character, kindness and community. He will be missed beyond words and remembered with love, respect and deep gratitude by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, VeaBea; daughter, Cally (Clint) Kindred; his two grandchildren, Tee and Tyler; his parents, Harry and Kay; his sister, Tracy (Pat) Wientjes; his aunts, Karen Day, Deanna Sutton, Barb Kinder, Darlene (Pink) O’Melia and Barb Thomas; his brother-in-law, Jake Bonnichsen; his nephews, Jacob (Katie) Bonnichsen and Rafe Wientjes; and nieces, Holly (Michael) Ralston, Rylae (Dayton) Jensen, Remi Wientjes (Ben) and Racquel (Wyatt) Schuelke. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Taylor; his grandparents Clarence and Hazel Ludwig and Alvin and Gebe Thomas; his sister-in-law, Val Bonnichsen; his aunt, Lila Ludwig; and uncles, Jerry Thomas, Lyle Sutton, Bob Kinder, Skip O’Melia, Newell Ludwig, Joe Day, Al Whiting and Martin Ludwig.
Travis Wayne Pembrook, 51, Fairview, Okla., passed Aug. 22.
Travis was born on Jan. 19, 1974, in Fairview to Lonnie and LaDonna Pembrook.
Travis accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior when he was 6 years old and was baptized at the age of 9.
Travis grew up in a loving home with his parents and little sister, Jackie. He grew up with registered Angus cattle in Oklahoma, was an active member in the American Angus Association and helped promote his family’s
Milton Messner
Travis Pembrook
Troy Thomas
operations at events across the U.S. Travis helped exhibit cattle at state fairs and shows across the nation. Throughout high school, Travis was an active member in the Fairview FFA Chapter, receiving both the State and American FFA Degrees. Travis graduated from Fairview High School in 1992 and pursued further education at Oklahoma State University.
Travis met the love of his life, Beth Ann Murphy, in 1995 when Travis went to Lexington, Ky., to help with show cattle at an operation managed by Beth’s father. Travis and Beth were married on Oct. 5, 1996. It didn’t take long for both Travis and Beth to develop a deep passion to continue their careers in an industry that had given them so much. Positioned at the edge of the Gloss Mountains in Northwest Oklahoma, near the town of Fairview, Travis and Beth continued Pembrook Cattle Co., taking over managing the Angus cattle that had already been put in place years ago by parents and grandparents. Travis carried on the same tradition of raising quality cattle on the same land that Travis’ family originally homesteaded. Travis also decided to use the talents he gained over the years working on show cattle to start a custom fitting service, getting cattle ready for shows and sales for other operations across the country. Within two years the custom fitting service had gotten bigger than they could have imagined. There were times when the two had more than 80 head that had been sent to them from across the U.S. and Canada. The cattle that came were to be shown at state fairs and national shows like the American Royal, North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) and National Western Stock Show (NWSS). They were blessed to have multiple national champions in several different breeds, as well as to work for and learn from some of the greatest minds in the cattle business.
While the custom fitting was in full swing, Travis and Beth also started to have sales of their own. As their breeding cattle operation started to grow and the Pembrooks were starting to market a lot of cattle, the cattle were going out and winning at numerous shows around the country. Travis contributed their success not only to the cattle but even more so to being blessed by getting the cattle they raise and market into the hands of wonderful people. Travis valued each of these relationships with people who were like-minded, instilling values of hard work, family and most importantly, God, into their children. This is what led to one of their ad slogans of, “Putting good cattle into the hands of great people.”
Travis said the two most important additions to ever come along at Pembrook Cattle Co., were his children. On Oct. 24, 2008, Travis and Beth welcomed their son, Bret Wayne Pembrook, into their lives, and then they welcomed Bryson Allen Pembrook on July 2, 2014.
Along with his family, Travis enjoyed hosting small group cattle camps in the summer that helped train youth in the basic skills of show cattle selection, preparation, nutrition and showmanship. Travis had a strong passion for working with youth of the livestock industry and passing down the skills that had been given to him. Travis enjoyed judging shows like the NWSS, National Junior Angus Show, NAILE, American Royal, Cow Palace in California, Atlantic Nationals and numerous other state and local livestock shows around the country.
Travis served in the Fairview community as the president of the Fairview School Board from 2016 until his passing. He was also a member of the Fairview Mennonite Brethren Church. Travis was a board member of the American Chianina Association and the “Live Like Lily Foundation,” which provides scholarships in memory of Lily Romanchuck. Travis had a passion for flying his Cessna 182 airplane and had his private pilot license.
Travis was a mentor to everyone around him, motivating and challenging others to do hard things. He strove for excellence in every detail, working hard for the Lord in each task, whether small or big. Travis had a love for the Lord and kindness to others that was contagious. He lit up every room he walked into with his smile and entertained us with stories that made us laugh. Travis encouraged others to love God and love people.
Travis is survived by his wife, Beth (Murphy) Pembrook; their children, Bret and Bryson Pembrook of Fairview; parents Lonnie and LaDonna Pembrook of Fairview; father-inlaw, David (Shelby) Murphy of Lexington, Ky.; sister, Jackie (Andy) Sperling of Claremore; brother-in-law, Dale Murphy of Lexington, Ky.; niece, Kate Sperling, and nephew, Evan Sperling of Claremore; and maternal grandmother, Joyce Martens of Fairview. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jack and Lorene Pembrook; maternal grandfather, Don Martens; and mother-in-law Linda (Holland) Murphy.
Mary Strang, 87, Meeker, Colo., passed Aug. 25.
Mary was born June 25, 1938, in Princeton, N.J., to the late Rev. John C. Crocker Sr. and Mary Hallowell Crocker.
She was the youngest of six children.
At the age of 2, Mary’s family moved to Groton, Mass., when her father became the headmaster of Groton School. She spent her childhood summers at the family home on the island of North Haven, Maine. While there, she, her siblings and other cousins were given tremendous freedom to use the skiffs off the dock and explore the various features of the Point, including its mudflats. Her gusto for adventure, regardless of how dirty the task, earned her the fond title of “Dirty Gert.” How she played as a child is indicative of how she approached life.
Mary attended Concord Academy and graduated high school from Milton Academy. She attended Smith College in Northampton, Mass.
At 16, Mary and a friend travelled to Ralston Creek Ranch near Golden, Colo. She met and fell in love with Bart Strang that summer. It’s a wonder that the decision to go to Ralston Creek one July ended up changing her life forever. At a young age, she decided to leave life in New England and jump into being a rancher’s wife. Mary and Bart were united in marriage on Sept. 13, 1958, in Groton, Mass. Four girls, Mary, Ellen, Lisa and Sarah were born to them.
Mary and Bart spent their first years of marriage on the family ranch at Ralston Creek. In 1960, they moved to Carbondale, Colo. They purchased their first Hereford cattle in 1962 while they were ranching in Carbondale with Bart’s brother, Mike, and friend, Tom Turnbull. In 1968, they moved to their own place on West Sopris Creek in Basalt, Colo. In addition to their registered and commercial cattle business, they operated a summer program for teenagers, serving as surrogate parents to 40 teens for eight weeks. Each summer, the Strang family of six grew to 60 as everyone shared life on the ranch in the Colorado high country. Mary prepared three meals a day for her large summer family. It was routine for her to bake 20 loaves of bread, make 10 pies and prepare large amounts of meat, salad and vegetables. Alongside managing the summer business and raising four daughters, Mary helped Bart develop their herd of Hereford cattle. She took weekend ski trips to Buttermilk, assisted with 4-H projects, attended bull sales and junior rodeos, and served as a trustee for Rocky Mountain School. The friendships she formed during this time lasted until her death.
The family moved to Meeker in 1973 and focused solely on raising cattle. Mary quickly became involved in many facets of the
Mary Strang
community, including the Episcopal Church, school, 4-H and community choir, to name a few. An advocate for youth and education, Mary volunteered her time in classrooms and boardrooms, never passing up the opportunity to help someone.
The cattle operation became the center of Mary’s life. She found joy in the simple tasks of dragging fields in the spring and cleaning stalls during calving season. She learned to manage a website, edit videos and market bulls with the best. Annual bull sales and showing carloads of yearling bulls at the National Western Stock Show were her working vacations.
Throughout her life, Mary devoted immeasurable effort to supporting the youth of each community where she lived. She was a staunch supporter of education and enrichment
Hereford Happenings
Gregory Polled Herefords recognized at state fair
The Missouri State Fair beef shows were dedicated to Gregory Polled Herefords, Houstonia, Mo. The family has raised Hereford cattle since 1932 and has exhibited cattle at the Missouri State Fair for 93 years. Seventeen members of the Gregory family gathered to accept the award.
Thomas Herefords receives Montana Leopold Conservation Award
Thomas Herefords of Gold Creek, Mont., was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Montana Leopold Conservation Award®.
This award, given in honor of renowned conservationist, Aldo Leopold, recognizes ranchers, farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond to manage the soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land.
Thomas Herefords, owned by Bruce and Tammy Thomas and Richard and Shirley Thomas, will be presented with the award at the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention in November. The Thomas family prioritizes conservation practices that improve biodiversity and water quality, leading to healthier cattle, fish and wildlife. The operation modified its irrigation and watering practices to use less water and increase vegetive cover near Gold Creek, which provided cleaner water, enhanced in-stream flow, cooler water temperatures and drought mitigation. Additionally, Thomas Hereford emphasizes soil health and uses rotational grazing methods to increase biodiversity,
for all students, believing that the arts were an integral part of every child’s education. She spent many years on the Meeker School Board and was the driving force behind the creation of the Meeker Education Foundation (MEF). The MEF now provides crucial funding for the Meeker School District.
This New England schoolgirl did not hesitate to embrace the life of a rancher’s wife, even though, in retrospect, she was asking herself to make a huge adjustment in the way she lived. As a dear friend wrote, “And with each challenge that came along, she rose up, as if it was no big deal, and turned herself into a hero in my eyes, not just a cherished friend. One of a kind she was.” Mary was the epitome of the DIY person. She taught herself to refinish furniture, do the finish work on her house,
landscaping and woodworking, and she was not afraid of technology; there was nothing she couldn’t do.
Mary is survived by daughters, Mary (Greg) Cunningham, Lisa (Tom) Walsh and Sarah (Clint) Hjelm; son-in-law, Joe (Ellen) Nieslanik; 11 grandchildren, Ben (Rachel) Cunningham, Charlie (Cami) Cunningham, Hannah (Ben) Cunningham Hollinger, Meg (John Colavita) Nieslanik, Jake (Paige) Nieslanik, Sam (Katie) Nieslanik, Nate (Kalyn) Walsh, Anna Walsh, Stephen Walsh, Wyatt Hjelm and Hannah Hjelm; seven — soon to be eight — greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Kit Strang; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bart Strang; her daughter, Ellen Nieslanik; her parents; and her five siblings.
reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and help manage for drought by building organic matter to improve moisture, which tripled the land’s carrying capacity for their cow herd.
“Montana’s farmers and ranchers are dedicated stewards of our land and water resources,” said Montana Governor Greg
Gianforte. “Thomas Herefords has set the standard for stewarding their land and Gold Creek, showing the importance and impact of caring for working landscapes.”
Thomas Herefords wins award for land stewardship.
Missouri State Fair beef shows were dedicated to Gregory Polled Herefords.
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Toby and Debby Dulworth 2492 S. Kirkman Rd. LaCenter, KY 42056 270-224-2993 dogwood@brtc.net https://dogwoodherefords.com
Matthew Murphy 770-778-3367 3432 Red Bud Rd. N.E. Calhoun, GA 30701
Keene Murphy 770-355-2192
David and Paula Parker 129 Banks Rd. Bradyville, TN 37026 615-765-5359 615-765-7260 Fax David cell 615-464-7008 dplp@dtccom.net www.dkmfarms.com
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Rob Helms 731-968-9977 rhelmscmf@netease.net
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Randy & Kelly Owen
John & Randa Starnes
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Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800
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553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com
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805 -526-2195
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Barry Cell 530-682-5808
PEDRETTI RANCHES
COLEMAN FAMILY Tim, Kara, Tyler and Kathryn Tim 209-968-7232 • tim@sierraranches.com Kara 209-613-6062 • kara@sierraranches.com P.O. Box 577980, Modesto, CA 95357
sonomamountainherefords.com
WEIMER
CATTLE COMPANY
GEORGIA
Polled Herefords • Brafords
Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, Ga 31560 912-586-6585 • Cell 912-294-2470 greenviewfarms@windstream.net www.greenviewfarms.net
Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942
IDAHO
Guy and Sherry Colyer – 208-845-2313
Guy cell – 208-599-0340
Kyle cell – 208-250-3924
Katie cell – 208-599-2962 31058 Colyer Rd. Bruneau, ID 83604 www.hereford.com
Keith Elkington 208-521-1774 Layne 208-681-0765
Eric 208-881-4014
RANGE READY, PERFORMANCE PROVEN Visitors always welcome.
ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS
5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406
JBB/AL HEREFORDS
James and Dawn Anderson / Bev Bryan Bryan and Charly Anderson / 208-280-1505 1973 S. 1500 E., Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords.com
Private treaty bull and heifer sales Herefords Since 1967
Shaw Cattle Co. 22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com
THE BULL BUSINESS
Greg: (208) 459-3029 Sam: (208) 880-9044 5540-998 )802( :rekcuT Ron Shurtz: (208) 431-3311
Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221
Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com
ILLINOIS
Family Agri-Business Since 1933
Baker Farms
1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364
Fred Debby Sarah Susan John 815-672-3491 Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984
HEREFORDS
Dan Bixler
7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com
Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627
Gary’s cell 217-827-2761 Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.
Bur Ns POlled HerefOrd farm
Kent & Barb Burns 618-521-3199 burns.kentd@gmail.com Cattle for sale at all times 11770 Wilson Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237
Joe and Lauri Ellis 765-366-5390
Matt and Lisa Ellis 217-712-0635
Phil and Joyce Ellis 765-665-3207
26455 N. 2300th St. • Chrisman, IL 61924 www.efbeef.com • efbeef1@aol.com
arms
Rich & Michelle Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-208-8826
Eric, Kenin and Kelby Eubank P.O. Box 11 • Oblong, IL 62449 618-562-4211 Cell eeubank@monteaglemills.com
Andy, Bryar & Emersyn Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-582-4633
Chris and Janell Happ 23817 Meridian Rd. Mendota, IL
9235 E. Eagle Pass Rd. • Ellisville, IL 61431 Ruth Knott 309-293-2313 Robert Knott 309-778-2628 Home 309-224-2628 Mobile
Enough cattle to have breeding stock for sale at all times!
NEWBOLD FARMS INC.
11109 N. 50th St. Oblong, IL 62449 Mark Newbold 618-592-4590 • 618-562-3401 Cell
OAK HILL FARM
Darrel and Anna Behrends
Jim Behrends & Leonda Markee • Kim & Liz 29014 E. C.R. 1000 N. • Mason City, IL 62664 217-482-5470 dab3741@cassblue.com • www.ohfherefords.com
Winton and Emily Harris Family
INDIANA
BECK-POWELL POLLED HEREFORDS 7157 N. C.R. 500 E., Bainbridge, IN 46105
Gene and Alice Beck 765-522-3235
Andy and Betsy Beck
765-522-3396 home • 765-720-1696 Andy cell Cody Beck 765-719-1622 Cody cell • beck.3396@gmail.com
Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com
LAUDEMAN FAMILY FARM 3629 5th Rd., Bremen, IN 46506
Connie, Todd and Cassie, Jason and Jeni, and Bryan
Todd’s cell 574-298-4959
cjlaudy@fourway.net www.laudemanfamily.com
Jason’s cell 574-209-6470
Rob, Kristie, Kylie and Logan 7477 E. 825 N. • Otterbein, IN 47970 765-491-0258 kristielm2001@yahoo.com SHOW STEERS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE!
IOWA
Semen
(712) 653-3678 wieseandsons@gmail.com www.wieseandsons.com Bulls
Walter, Megan and Chuck Megan 785-332-8575
Chuck 785-332-4034 1805 RS 115 St. Francis, KS 67756 megan@douthitherefords.com www.douthitherefords.com d Out H
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
Gustafson Herefords
Gus, Deb and Shelbi Gustafson Tava and Koy 7477 Davis Creek Road Junction City, KS 66441 785-238-7306
I-70 exit 303... 7 miles South
Visitors Always Welcome
Since 1944… A respected cow herd and premier Hereford performance bull breeder
2271 C.R. 74 • Quinter, KS 67752
Gordon Jamison 785-299-0441 Daron Jamison 785-650-9639 Devin Sweitzer 785-299-0663 www.jamisonherefords.com
JENSEN RANCH
Kevin Jensen 785-243-6397
Sheila Jensen 785-262-1116
Brady Jensen 785-614-1645 Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net www.jensenbros.net
Dean and Danny 29111 B Keene Rd. • Maple Hill, KS 66507 785-256-4643 • 785-256-4010 Da nny cell 785-383-2493
Located 13 miles west of Topeka on I-70, Keene/Eskridge exit then 3 miles south
6706 U.S. Hwy. 68
Mays Lick, KY 41055
MATHENY HEREFORDS
Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny amathenyherefords@gmail.com
MARYLAND
EAST SIDE FARM
Registered Polled Herefords
eastsidehereford@comcast.net
Visitors welcome!
Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com
Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com
MICHIGAN
W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887
Glenn Hanson, Sr 90 6-753-4684
Glenn Hanson, Jr 90 6-630-5169 “Cattle made for the North in the North”
MacNaughton Farms
12967 N. Cochran Rd., Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Ron’s Cell 517-230-7431
Jill’s Cell 517-627-4327 jilllemac@aol.com
MINNESOTA
David and Lorie Kitchell Family
Matthew & Darci, Dawson and Dutton Kitchell 3471 State Hwy. 200 • Ada, MN 56510-9260 701-799-7690 • www.dakitchfarms.com
Jerry and Shelly Delaney & Family
2071 C.R. 101 • Lake Benton, MN 56149 507-368-9284 • 507-820-0661 Jerry cell jdh@delaneyherefords.com • www.delaneyherefords.com
Les Krogstad cell 218-289-5685 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com
Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159
2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448
We welcome your visit!
Doug and JoAnn 763-755-4930
Bryan and Marytina 763-389-0625
Bradley and Brigitte 612-720-1311
SPRINGWATER
POLLED HEREFORDS
Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net
Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com
MISSISSIPPI
Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com www.caldwellherefordranch.com
Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com
103 Earl McGuffee Rd. New Hebron, MS 39140 www.mcguffeeherefords.com
Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245 Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net Tyler Russell 601-331-0409
MISSOURI
TOM BIGLIENI AND JILL EWING 2109 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 417-827-8482 • tgbig@sbcglobal.net FARM ADDRESS: 3345 Lollar Branch Rd., Sullivan, MO 63080
Owner: Al Bonebrake
James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO
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
Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke
P.O. Box 1487
www.ehlkeherefords.com
Townsend, MT 59644 406-266-4121 Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com
FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE in September • Bulls sell Private Treaty
Feddes Herefords
Modest Birth Massive Meat
2009 Churchill Road
Manhattan, Montana 59741
Dan 406-570-1602
drfeddes@msn.com Tim 406-570-4771 tfeddes@msn.com www.feddes.com
“THE BEST IN LINE 1 BREEDING”
Jack and Tresha Holden 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 406-279-3301 • 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com
Arvid and Linda Eggen 406-895-2657
Box 292 • Plentywood, MT 59254 jbare@nemont.net Jay-De Lorrie J Bar E Ranch Since 1898
McMURRY CATTLE
2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247
REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef® Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry
Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@gmail.com
Richard and Shirley Bruce and Tammy 406-544-1536
Kurt and Jessica 406-239-5113 P.O. Box 30055, Gold Creek, MT 59733 bruce@thomasherefords.com www.thomasherefords.com
Wichman Herefords
www.wichmanherefords.com
Registered bulls and females for sale by private treaty. Proven bloodlines, longevity, performance, functional justinwichman22@gmail.com
Justin and Carmen Wichman 1921 Wichman Rd. 406-350-3123 cell Moore, MT 59464 406-374-6833 home
NEBRASKA
Quality Cattle That Work
Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347
48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777
Frenzen Polled Herefords
Galen Frenzen 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638
ANNUAL BULL SALE Fourth Tuesday in March
Galen 308-550-0237
Eric 308-550-0238
Females and club calves for sale private treaty.
Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859
Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096 Office 308-645-2279 • P.O. Box 287 • Thedford, NE 69166 jason@hoffmanranch.com • www.hoffmanranch.com Ainsworth, Nebraska Harrison 402-382-5899 | Houston 402-382-5285 Jim 402-760-1919 | Office 402-382-8016 www.hutton-ranch.com @Hutton Ranch
Horned and Polled Herefords BULL & FEMALE SALE SEPT. 8, 2025
Chris Beck, Mgr. 618-367-5397
Bob Coker, Owner 916-539-1987 640 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com
Paul Sarman (775) 934-3905
HC 36 Box 59 Spring Creek, NV 89815 cpsarman@gmail.com www.leelivestock.com
Mrnak Herefords West
Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner PO Box 2412 • Minden, NV 89423
775-848-0160 lorenmrnak@aol.com www.mrnakherefordswest.com
NEW MEXICO
B&H HEREFORDS
Phil Harvey Jr.
P.O. Box 40 Mesilla, NM 88046
575-524-9316
Cell: 575-644-6925
philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com
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 505-220-9909 Tom Spindle 505 -321-8808
Becky Spindle 50 5-252-0228
P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 www.billkingranch.com
9767 Quay Road O Nara Visa, NM 88430
Michael Pérez - 575-403-7970
Kyle Pérez - 575-403-7971
Drew Pérez - 806-640-8340 Info@PerezCattleCo.com PerezCattleCo.com
PREDICTABLE GENETICS Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 • cell 580-651-6000 1545 Dry Cimarron Hwy • Folsom, NM 88419
NEW YORK
HOME OF CHURCHILL BROADWAY 104J Timothy Dennis 315-536-2769 315-856-0183 cell tdennis@trilata.com 3550 Old County Rd. Penn Yan, NY 14527
SPRING POND FARM
John and Ted Kriese – 4385 Italy Hill Road – Branchport, NY 14418 315-856-0234 hereford@frontiernet.net www.fingerlakescattle.com BREEDING CATTLE BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP
NORTH CAROLINA
J. Brent Creech 14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597
919-801-7561
www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com
LLC C. Porter Claxton Jr. 240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787
Farm
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
Farm: 2296 N. Lomax Rd., Traphill, NC 28685 775 Clacton Circle, Earlysville, VA 22936 John Wheeler, owner • 910-489-0024 doublejfarmllc@yahoo.com • www.doublejfarmllc.com
T ripleTT polled Herefords
James Triplett 127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625
704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime) VisiT ors Welcome Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty
Will-Via Polled Herefords
Lavette and Brenda Teeter 2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115
704-662-5262
Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty
NORTH DAKOTA
14503 91st
OHIO
Mohican Polled
S.R. 514 Glenmont,
44628 Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 330-378-3421
Stitzlein 330-231-0708 Alexis Stitzlein 330-231-9538 stitz@mohicanfarms.com Mohican West 3100 Sportsman Park Rd. Laurel, MT 59044 Phone/Fax 406-633-2600 Terry Powlesland 406-670-8529 mohicanw@yahoo.com www.mohicanpolledherefords.com
OKLAHOMA
DENNIS RANCH
Flying Ranch
Mike and Lotsee Spradling
19402 W. Hwy. 51 P.O. Box 434
Sand Springs, OK 74063
918-640-7711 918-245-8854
Registered Polled Herefords Pecans flyinggranchss@aol.com
Robbie & Tracie Gipson 918-774-4795 g4gcattleco@gmail.com
Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty
Ralph & Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101 ralph@headquartersranch.com headquartersranch.com
23731 NS 157 Rd. Laverne, OK 73848 Milton 580-273-9494 Van 580-552-1555 van1messner@gmail.com
OREGON
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
Cattle Co.
“Your Eastern Oregon Range Bull Source” Registered Herefords and Quarter Horses
PYRAMID
42590 Salmon Creek Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814 Bob Harrell Jr. 541-403-2210 Don Schafer 541-403-0008
M.T. and Cori Anderson 47295 Izee Paulina Ln. Canyon City, OR 97820 541-477-3816
M.T. 541-377-0030 Cori 541-377-3347
Breeding Today for Tomorrow Greg and Therese Stallings Eugene, OR 97405 Office 541-485-3615
info@stallingspolledherefords.com www.stallingspolledherefords.com
PENNSYLVANIA
SOUTH DAKOTA
Bar JZ Ranches
Homozygous Polled Herefords
Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 605-852-2966 www.barjz.com cattle@barjz.com
75th Annual Production Sale Feb. 20, 2024
Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350
Gerald 605-350-0979 Garret 605-461-1555 Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March
HEREFORDS
Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619
Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com
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
Keith, Cheryl, Erin and Matt Fawcett • 605-870-0161 Dan, Kyla, Hollis and Ivy Fawcett • 605-870-6172 Weston, Kristin, Falon and Jensen Kusser www.fawcettselmcreekranch.com 21115 344th Ave. Ree Heights, SD 57371
Mike Rogan
1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857
423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com
Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165
5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 triplelranch@msn.com • sleehereford@gmail.com www.lllranch.com
Woodard Hereford Farms
Since 1945 – Quality Line 1 Cattle For Sale!
Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810
4948 William Woodard R d. S pringfield , TN 37172
TEXAS
ATLAS FARMS
Your source for top end bulls and females. Jimmy, Claudia and Precious Atlas 4920 CR 401 • Grandview, TX 76050 214-202-5178 • 817-456-4691 atlasfarms@sbcglobal.net
Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • Box 186 | Miami, TX 79059 Bill 806-662-2406 | Chad 806-570-9554 1941breeder@gmail.com | chadebreeding@gmail.com
Terri Barber 817-727-6107
Jason Barber 817-718-5821
Dale Barber 806-673-1965
Justin Barber 806-681-5528
Brett Barber 806-681-2457
Mary Barber 806-930-6917
10175 F.M. 3138 • Channing, TX 79018 www.barberranch.com • office@barberranch.com
Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com
Jack and Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr. Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544
Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX
Mike Doyle P.O. Box 82 | Wolfe City, TX 75496 214-240-4538 | mike@acecreditconsulting.com doyleherefordranch.com
DUDLEY BROS.
Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442 • Office 325-356-2284
John Dudley 325-642-0745
Tom Dudley 325-642-0748
john@dudleybros.com www.DudleyBros.com
Registered Herefords Since 1938
Harry and Cheryl Grett
512-585-2948 P.O. Box 969 Elgin, TX 78621 g3ranch@aol.com
Lee & Jacqui Haygood 923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com indianmoundranch.com
Noack
NOLAN HEREFORDS
Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com
Res. 903-797-6131
Cell 903-738-5636 Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8846 • 979-561-8867 fax Kevin cell 979-743-0619 rockinw@cvctx.com • rockinwranch.net
Seth Koetting, manager 806-584-4922 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com
Raising cattle in Texas since 1855 Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com
Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com
SUNNY HILL RANCH
Horned and Polled Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters
4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161
texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org
UTAH
Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com
JB Herefords
3847 W. 2200 S. • Wellsville, UT 84339 www.jbherefords.com
Billy Jensen 435-764-2422 Kyson Smith 435-421-9032 jbherefords@gmail.com
Jensen Brothers Herefords – Since 1920
Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com www.johansenherefords.com
Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979
Jake Rees 801-668-8613
Scott Rees 801-949-8960
Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747 Herefords & Angus ReesCattle.com reescattle@gmail.com
2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050
VIRGINIA
Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office Featuring Polled Descendants of J215 Thistle Tree Farm
WASHINGTON
Bill Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com
SINCE 1943
DIAMOND M RANCH
SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY “The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380 Winter Headquarters 646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676
WISCONSIN
Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. Benton, WI 53803
Marty, Shannon, Matt and Derrick Wilcox 17912 S. Hwy. 195 Spangle, WA 99031 509-953-2535 – Marty www.wilcoxfamilycattle.com
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 Herefords for 80 years
P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933 Dale 307-780-8232 Ron 307-747-3897 Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October
Eddie Burks , Auctioneer 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@hotmail.com 7710 North State Rd 56 Vevay, IN 47043 540-336-2737
C. Scanlon Daniels, DVM PO Box 1150
3216 US Hwy 54 East Dalhart, TX 79022
806-244-7851 office 806-333-2829 mobile
www.circleh.info scanlon@circleh.info
Digital marketing matters because it taps a built-in audience: American adults spend more than seven hours a day, on average, in front of a screen.
Sales Digest
7 Oaks Plantation & Cattle Co.
Senoia, Ga. | Aug. 17
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
53 females $391,900 $7,394
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$29,000 — Churchill Lady 398L
DOB 1/20/2023, by Churchill Red Thunder 133J ET, consigned by Lamb Bros Beef, Menomonie, Wis.; sold to Flat Creek Farm, Mississippi; and Center Ridge Cattle, Mississippi; and a January heifer calf, by Churchill Smokey 3128L ET, sold to Blazer Farms, Tennessee.
$16,000 — 7Oaks 6153 Lexy 12L
DOB 4/11/2023, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to Lamb Bros Beef.
$15,000 — FCF Ms Reacher Nekol 602F ET
DOB 9/7/2024, by Whitehawk 593F Reacher 660J ET, consigned by Flat Creek Farm, Lucedale, Miss., sold to Barnes Herefords, Georgia.
$12,000 — RMB 867H Southern Belle 274L
DOB 2/20/2023, by RMB 7Oaks D03 Validate 867HET, sold to Double Seven Ranch LLC, Oklahoma.
$11,000 — FCF Ms Icon 658BET
DOB 8/31/2024, by Innisfail Trademark 1939 ET, consigned by Flat Creek Farm, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Tennessee.
$10,500 — DCF 9150 Genlass 134J
DOB 11/26/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, consigned by Triple J Farms, Bradyville, Tenn., sold to Double R Farms, Georgia; and a February heifer calf, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Flat Creek Farm.
$10,250 — DCF 40H Eve 50K
DOB 11/8/2022, by RMB 7Oaks D03 Validate 867HET, sold to Tanner Low, Georgia; and a December heifer calf, by WHR 4020 363G Douglas 826J, sold to White Hawk Ranch, Georgia.
$10,250 — WHR 0142 559H Beefmaid 188K
DOB 8/24/2022, by /S Endure 00142 ET, consigned by Flat Creek Farm, sold to Double R Farms; and a January heifer calf, by DCF 114J Fortune 1L, sold to Walker Herefords, Tennessee; and Jernigan Farms; Tennessee.
TOP PREGNANCY LOT
$10,000 — Pregnant recip.
Due 1/30/2026, a Loewen Sandhill L70 ET x NJW 139C 10W Lexy 10F ET heifer calf pregnancy, sold to Tennessee River Music, Alabama.
East Tennessee Hereford Assn.
White Pine, Tenn. | Aug. 23
Auctioneer: Dale Stith
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average 2 bulls $7,900 $3,950
45 females $221,300 $4,918
TOP BULL LOT
$4,700 — CPH ADV Kaboom 0022H L321
DOB 9/17/2023, by HH Advance 0022H ET, consigned by Cunningham Herefords, Spring City, sold to Aaron Reed, Tazwell.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$10,000 — Crouch Jolene 8474 544 112
DOB 2/1/2021, by UPS Endure 8474 ET, consigned by Crouch Polled Herefords, McMinnville, and a September heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to 4B Farm, Shelby, N.C.
$8,050 — Mohican Miss M10J
DOB 3/15/2021, by SSF C203 Leader 371, consigned by NJB Limited, Mays Lick, Ky., sold to Riley Farm LLC, Saluda, S.C.; and a February bull calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to River Bend-Cattle Farms, Somerset, Ky.
SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2024-25 fiscal year.)
$8,000 — BH Ms Ruby Frontier 2106
DOB 9/9/2021, by TH Frontier 174E, consigned by Bolen Herefords, Spring City, and a November heifer calf, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, sold to Bar-W-Cattle Co., Madisonville.
$7,650 — BH Penny Rocketman 202
DOB 2/6/2020, by BF Rocket Man 8266 ET, consigned by Bar-W-Cattle Co., sold to B&C Farms, Kingsport; and a January bull calf, by THM Coleman 2056 ET, sold to William Malone, Maynardville.
$7,000 — FF Plato Banner Y561 G713
DOB 1/30/2019, by FF Plato Banner N457 Y516, consigned by Fowken Farm, Jonesville, S.C., sold to Aaron Reed; and a January heifer calf, by FF Plato Dom F434 K545, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison.
Breeder’s Cup
Mays Lick, Ky. | Aug. 30
Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Josh Jasper
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$45,000 — Boyd Red Lady 2111
DOB 9/8/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; and a September heifer calf, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to The Last Farm LLC, Bradenton, Fla.
$22,000 — Boyd 82G Sparkle 2031 ET DOB 2/2/2022, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, sold to Weil Cattle Co., Irene, Texas; and a February heifer calf, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Whispering Winds Farm, Independence, Mo.; P&J Farms, Monroe, N.C.; and M&M Farms, Polkton, N.C.
$17,000 — CHF 159H Mercedes 5000 ET
DOB 2/8/2025, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, consigned by Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, W.Va, sold to Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn.; and Crown L Cattle, Paris.
$15,500 — Boyd 31Z Rita 1320 ET
DOB 8/27/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, sold to Steve Smith, Lehi, Utah; and a March bull calf, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, sold to Mike Schrader, Ghent, N.Y.
$15,500 — Boyd Rita 3175
DOB 11/2/2023, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle; and an August heifer calf, by Churchill Smokey 3128L ET, sold to Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda, S.C.; and Riley Farm LLC, Saluda, S.C.
$15,000 — Boyd GKB 7208 Rita 2025
DOB 1/18/2022, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, sold to Sunnyside Farm, Dresden, Ohio; and a March heifer calf, by CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G ET, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn
$14,000 — MF 486 Lola 9024 5L ET
DOB 3/14/2023, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, consigned by McDonald Farm, Grand Rapids, Mich., sold to Chapman Land & Cattle; and a February heifer calf, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, sold Sexten Farms, Nicholasville.
$13,000 — Boyd 9051 Rachel 1010
DOB 1/2/2021, by NJW 84B 10W Journey 53D, consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, sold to Greenwood Family Herefords, West Lebanon, Ind.
$13,000 — TH 243H 195B Daphne 13K
DOB 12/14/2021, by Harvie Smoke Stack ET 195B, consigned by McDonald Farm, sold to Englebrecht Farms North Polled Herefords, Central Lake, Mich.; and a January heifer calf, by BK CMCC Kool Profit K001ET, sold to White Lawn Farms, Prosperity, Pa.
$12,000 — Boyd Rachel 4066
DOB 2/27/2024, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, sold to Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn.; and Whispering Winds Farm.
$11,000 — SSF 264 Dixie Deluxe 602
DOB 1/2/2025, by Huth CLC WF Deluxe K016, consigned by Sunnyside Farm, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle.
$11,000 — SSF 9227 Harley Houston 604
DOB 1/3/2025, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Sunnyside Farm, sold to The Last Farm LLC.
$10,000 — Boyd Myrtle 5069
DOB 2/22/2025, by NJW 202C173DSteadFast 156J ET, consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, sold to Bill Litman, Avella, Pa.
$10,000 — FSL Maiden 4013 69H 60L
DOB 2/7/2023, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Flat Stone Lick, Marianna, Pa.; and a January heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Ellis Farms Beef Genetics, Chrisman, Ill.
$10,000 — TH 92C 33D Megan 231J
DOB 1/24/2021, by Haroldson’s Upgrade T100 33D, consigned by McDonald Farm, sold to Sandy Ridge Livestock, West Lorne, Ontario.
Pérez Cattle Co.
Nara Visa, N.M. | Aug. 31
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
144 females $1,252,000 $8,694
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$30,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 3011 ET DOB 2/5/2023, by RST Unique 1030, sold to Lookout Ridge Farm, Boulder, Colo.
$26,500 — PCC New Mexico Lady 3016 ET DOB 2/9/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla.; and a February heifer calf, by CRR 66589 Balance 107, sold to Beth and Evan Bunkers, Roscoe, Mont.
$25,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 3022 ET
DOB 2/24/2023, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Mead Cattle Enterprises, Midville, Ga.
$25,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 6002 ET
DOB 2/12/2016, by NJW 73S 980 Hutton 109Z ET, and a March heifer calf, by KJ 7603 Element 019L ET, sold to Bar 64 Genetics, Steelville, Mo.
$24,500 — PCC New Mexico Lady 2071 ET
DOB 3/25/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Pierce’s Hereford Haven, Baraboo, Wis; and a February heifer calf, by FR Daybreak 3514 ET, sold to Moya Ranch, Albuquerque.
$21,500 — PCC New Mexico Lady 3147 ET
DOB 3/27/2023, by H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET, sold to Justin Dauer, Panhandle, Texas, and a February heifer calf, by CRR 66589 Balance 107, sold to Gillespie Herefords, Oxford, Ohio.
$20,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 3412
DOB 9/25/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to SandRock Ranch Herefords, Benton, Wis.
$19,750 — PCC New Mexico Lady 2012 ET
DOB 2/8/2022, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Morrell Ranches, Willows, Calif.; and a March heifer calf, by FR Daybreak 3514 ET, sold to SandRock Ranch Herefords.
$19,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 3137 ET
DOB 3/24/2023, by KR QR Endure 18072, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.
$18,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 9311 ET
DOB 9/1/2019, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Gable Ranches, Durango, Colo; and a February heifer calf, by FR Daybreak 3514 ET, sold to Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa.
$16,500 — PCC New Mexico Lady 7009 ET
DOB 2/12/2017, by NJW 79Z 22Z Mighty 49C ET, sold to GKB Cattle.
$15,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 2014
DOB 2/20/2022, by Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337, sold to Bays Cattle Co, Silver City.
$15,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 9224 ET
DOB 3/27/2019, by NJW 127Z 93C Partner 134E, sold to Waters Farms, Norborne, Mo.
$14,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 4085 ET
DOB 3/12/2024, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to R&R Farms, San Jose, Calif.
$14,000 — PCC New Mexico Lady 9143
DOB 2/25/2019, by NJW 79Z 22Z Mighty 49C ET, sold to T/R Cattle Co.
Dan Bixler
7115 E. 1000th Ave. Newton, IL 62448
618-544-1842
618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com
Ronnie 217-430-8705
Randy 217-242-1262
randy.mccaskill@burrusseed.com
Matt 217-779-0775
Derke 217-617-8443
Tait 217-430-5949
ccowles@hereford.org
rkiese1967@gmail.com
Floyd and Annette 815-712-5735
Chad, Erin, John and Ella 815-712-5739
LaSalle, IL 61301 c_herfs01@yahoo.com
Tuscola, IL 61953
Dave, Marcia & Elise Hackett
Dave: 217-621-1761
Elise: 217-621-6864
Lonny, Kim (Carney) and Riley Rhodes 18736 Cross Creek Rd. Carlinville, Il 62626 217-899-4104 Cell
rhodesfarminc.kim@gmail.com
Cattle and Embryos for sale at all times
Steve Lorenzen 17696 E. 1825th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924
EDENBURN FAMILY FARM
1764 U.S. RT. 136 Penfield, IL 61862
davehackett91@yahoo.com 35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664 bhrnds@speednet.com
Adam Harms 217-369-3609 adamdharms@icloud.com www.lorenzenfarms.com
Buddy 217-649-0108
Bailey 217-714-4955
Cody 217-871-9708 edenburnfamilyfarm@gmail.com
Jack and Sherry Lowderman
Monte, Carrie and Rhett
Brent, Kris, Blake, and Morgan
Cody and Abby P.O. Box 488 Macomb, IL 61455
Monte 309-255-0110 info@lowderman.com www.lowderman. com
Brent, cell 217-971-5897
baffordfarms@gmail.com
Calendar of Events
“Calendar of Events” is a listing of Hereford sales and events known to our staff. Italicized dates denote shows and events. Non-italicized dates denote sales. To make the calendar concise we have used the following abbreviations: association, assn.; international, int’l; junior, jr.; mountain, mtn.; national, nat’l; northeast, NE; northwest, NW; performance tested, PT; southeast, SE; southwest, SW; and university, Un.
2025 OCTOBER
1 Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, Maine
2 Dudley Bros. Annual Bull Sale, Comanche, Texas
3 Keystone Int’l Livestock Exposition (KILE) Nat’l Hereford Show, Harrisburg, Pa.
3-4 Michigan Fall Spectacular, Shiawassee
4 Cattlemen’s Delight Sale, Black River Falls, Wis.
4 Colyer Herefords Annual Fall Female Sale, Bruneau, Idaho
4 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State Un. Annual Production Sale, Springfield
4 Mann Cattle Co. 7th Annual Fall Production Bull Sale, Caldwell, Texas
5 Badger Southern Select Sale, Burlington, Wis.
5 KILE Jr. Show, Harrisburg, Pa.
5 Kocurek Cattle Co. Production Sale (Online), Caldwell, Texas
6 Express Ranches Fall Bull Sale, Yukon, Okla.
6 Lawrence Herefords Elite Female Sale (Online), Princeton, Minn.
7 Copeland & Sons Annual Demand the Brand Female Sale (Online), Amistad, N.M.
7 Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. Sale (Online), Manhattan, Kan.
9 GKB Cattle Annual Fall Bull Sale, Desdemona, Texas
9 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle Sale (Online), Jarrettsville, Md.
11 Buck Cattle Co. Fall Premier Heifer Sale, Madill, Okla.
11 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Fall Female Sale, Ree Heights, S.D.
11 J&L Cattle Services & Guests Sale, Jeromesville, Ohio
11 North Carolina Hereford Field Day, Monroe
11 Perks Ranch Fall Celebration Sale, Rockford, Ill.
11 Snedden Ranch Bull Sale, Maricopa, Calif.
11 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Sarahsville
12 Bar A Cattle Co. Elite Hereford Female Sale (Online), Nocona, Texas
12 Brumley Farms Ranch Royalty Heifer Sale (Online), Orovada, Nev.
12 Lowderman Cattle Co. Illini Top Cut Sale, Macomb, Ill.
13 Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock
13 DeanaJak Traditions of the Cove, New Enterprise, Pa.
13 Faith Livestock Auction Calf & Yearling Special Featuring Herefordinfluenced Section, Faith, S.D.
13 Indian Mound Ranch Annual Production Sale, Canadian, Texas
13 Torrington Livestock Markets Calf Special with Hereford Section, Torrington Wyo.
14 Bernard Show Cattle Sale (Online), Grand Ridge, Ill.
14 Green Cattle Co. & Locust Grove Livestock Female Sale (Online), Hodgenville, Ky.
14 Powell Herefords Annual Production Sale, Ft. McKavett, Texas
16 Mitchell Livestock Fall Hereford Feeder Calf Special, Mitchell, S.D.
16 North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh
16 South Carolina State Fair, Columbia
17 State Fair of Texas Open Show, Dallas
17 W4 Ranch Annual Fall Production Sale, Morgan, Texas
18 ANL/Glenlees Polled Herefords & Guests Female Sale, Steelman, Saskatchewan
18 Jamison Ranch Annual Fall Bull & Female Sale, Beggs, Okla.
18 Lambert Ranch Butte Bull Sale, Oroville, Calif.
18 Northern Int’l Livestock Exposition, Billings, Mont.
18 White Hawk Ranch Georgia’s Big Fall Event, Buchanan, Ga.
19 Blair-Athol/Haroldson’s & Friends Female Sale, Arcola, Saskatchewan
19 Reynolds Herefords Annual Production Sale, Huntsville, Mo.
19 State Fair of Texas Jr. Show, Dallas
19 Wheeler Farms Production Sale & Mature Cow Herd Dispersal, Chickasha, Okla.
20 Dieball Cattle Fall Extravaganza (Online), Little River, Kan.
20 Faith Livestock Auction Calf & Yearling Special Featuring Herefordinfluenced Section, Faith, S.D.
22 Lemmon Livestock Auction All Breeds Calf Sale Featuring Herefordinfluenced Section, Lemmon, S.D.
22 Micheli Ranch Bull Sale, Ft. Bridger, Wyo.
22-26 World Hereford Conference, Kansas City, Mo.
23 Jensen Ranch The Chosen Female Sale, Louisburg, Kan.
23 Ogallala Livestock Auction Market Special Stocker & Feeder Sale Featuring Hereford-influenced Section, Ogallala, Neb.
24 Ad deadline for December Hereford World
25 Debter Hereford Farm Annual Production Bull Sale, Horton, Ala.
25 Mead Farms Bull & Female Sale, Versailles, Mo.
25 South Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Fall Bull Sale & Pride of Texas Female Sale, Beeville
25 The Ladies of the Royal Int’l Edition, Kansas City, Mo.
26 Able Acres Circle of Champions Sale (Online), Wingate, Ind.
26 American Royal Nat’l Hereford Show, Kansas City, Mo.
27 Hoffman Ranch Fall Female Sale, Thedford, Neb.
27 Tennessee River Music High Cotton Bull Sale, Ft. Payne, Ala.
29 C&L Hereford Ranch Sale (Online), Ixonia, Wis.
29 Texas Hereford Assn. Fall Classic Bull Sale, Buffalo
30 Dobbs Cattle Co. High Standards Online Sale, Newton, Ill.
30 State Fair of Louisiana, Shreveport
30 Valentine Livestock Auction Special Spring Calf Sale Featuring Herefordinfluenced Section, Valentine, Neb.
31 31st Annual Virginia Tech Hokie Harvest Sale, Blacksburg
NOVEMBER
1 Burns Farms Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Pikeville, Tenn.
1 Missouri Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting/Banquet, Sedalia
1 Nat’l Jr. Hereford Assn. Fed Steer Shootout Entry Deadline
2 Dry Creek Farms Annual Production Sale, Pell City, Ala.
2 Missouri Opportunity Sale, Sedalia
3 P&R Herefords Annual Production Sale, Trail, Okla.
4 Landgren Ranch Fall Female Sale (Online), Bartlett, Neb.
6 Valentine Livestock Auction Special Spring Calf Sale Featuring Herefordinfluenced Section, Valentine, Neb.
7 Groendyke Ranch Annual Commercial Bred Heifer Sale, Nash, Okla.
7 Lorenzen Farms Striving for Integrity Sale (Online), Chrisman, Ill.
8 Big League Genetics Vol. VII, Ft. Cobb, Okla.
8 Valley Oaks Fall Production Sale, Warsaw, Mo.
9 Pérez Cattle Co. Annual Fall Bull & Female Sale, Columbus, Texas
12 Barber Ranch Annual Bull Sale, San Saba, Texas
12 Cherokee Sales Co. Herefordinfluenced Calf Special, Cherokee, Okla.
12 Tennessee Hereford Marketing Program Feeder Calf Sale, Columbia, Tenn.
13 Hoffman Ranch Fall Bull Sale, Thedford, Neb.
13 Valentine Livestock Auction Special Spring Calf Sale Featuring Herefordinfluenced Section, Valentine, Neb.
15 MCM Polled Herefords Steer & Heifer Sale (Online), Ayr, Neb.
15 MG/4M Farms Top Cut Bull & Female Sale, Woodville, Miss.
17 Mississippi Hereford Assn. Feeder Calf Sale, Brookhaven
18 B&D Herefords The Fall Classic, Odin, Kan.
18 Harvie Ranching Female & Genetics Sale (Online), Olds, Alberta
19 North American Int’l Livestock Exposition Nat’l Hereford Show, Louisville, Ky.
20 Largent & Sons Desert Prime Bull Sale, Kaycee, Wyo.
21 Nebraska Hereford Assn. Hereford Influence Sale, Burwell
22 Maryland Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, New Windsor
22 McGuffee Herefords Bull & Commercial Female Sale, New Hebron, Miss.
22 Oklahoma Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Enid
22 Southern Partners in Performance Bull Sale, Union Grove, N.C.
23 Heart of America Hereford Assn. Fall Sale, Shelbyville, Ill.
24 Berry Herefords Bull Sale, Cheyenne, Wyo.
25 Ad deadline for January Baldy Advantage
29 Able Acres Annual Winning Tradition Sale, Wingate, Ind.
DECEMBER
2 Ward Livestock Red, White & Blue Bull Sale, Laramie, Wyo.
3-7 Texas Hereford Winter Classic, Abilene
4 Traditions Certified Herefordinfluence Sale, Stanford, Ky.
5 Hirsche Herefords Production Sale, Del Bonita, Alberta
5 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.
5 Western States Hereford Sale, Reno, Nev.
5-6 Western States Nat’l Hereford Show, Reno, Nev.
6 Frederickson Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Spearfish, S.D.
6 Kentucky Hereford Autumn Sale, Lexington
6 Pied Piper Farms Annual Fall Bull Sale, Industry, Texas
11 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Lexington
11 Minnesota Hereford Breeders Premium Whiteface Feeder Calf Sale, Pipestone
13 GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch The Female Event, Desdemona, Texas
13 Go-Pher the Purple Sale, Hutchinson, Minn.
13 Illinois Hereford Assn. Winter Classic Sale, Carthage
26 Ad deadline for February Baldy Advantage
31 Arizona Nat’l Livestock Show, Phoenix
2026
JANUARY
3 Greater Midwest Hereford Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage, Ill. 8-10 Cattlemen’s Congress Nat’l Hereford Show, Oklahoma City 16-17 Nat’l Western Stock Show Nat’l Hereford Show, Denver, Colo.
19 Van Newkirk Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Oshkosh, Neb.
20 Knippling Herefords Annual Bull Sale (Online), Gann Valley, S.D.
20 Mrnak Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.
23 Ad deadline for March Hereford World
24 Melcher Herefords Annual Bull Sale (Online), Page, Neb. 26-31 Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale, Red Bluff, Calif.
27 Churchill Cattle Co.’s World Class Bull Sale, Manhattan, Mont.
29 Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Callaway, Neb.
31 Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Ft. Worth
31 Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Powerhouse Hereford & Hereford Influence Sale, Ft. Worth
31 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Mauston
FEBRUARY
2 Ft. Worth Stock Show Nat’l Hereford Show, Ft. Worth, Texas
2 Pelton Polled Herefords Annual Cattleman’s Choice Bull Sale, Halliday, N.D.
4 Durbin Creek Ranch Bull Sale, Worland, Wyo.
5 Stroh Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Killdeer, N.D.
6 Baumgarten Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Belfield, N.D
6 Dvorak Herefords Bull & Female Sale, Lake Andes, S.D.
6 Elkington Polled Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Idaho Falls, Idaho
7 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Plain City, Ohio
7 Klamath Falls Bull Sale, Klamath Falls, Ore.
7 Messner Ranch’s Annual Production Sale, Slapout, Okla.
7 South Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Spring Bull Sale & Pride of Texas Female Sale, Beeville
7 Upstream Ranch Annual Production Sale, Taylor, Neb.
7 Walker Herefords Foundations for the Future Bull Sale, Morrison, Tenn.
9 BB Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Connell, Wash.
9 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, Ree Heights, S.D.
11 Friedt Herefords Annual Production Sale, Dickinson, N.D.
13 CX Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Lewiston, Idaho
13 Topp Herefords Volume XXVI Bull Sale, Grace City, N.D.
14 Colorado State Un. Annual Bull & Female Sale, Ft. Collins
14 White Hawk Ranch Bull Sale, Buchanan, Ga.
16 Five Star Polled Herefords & Haught Bros. A Lasting Legacy Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.
16 Rausch Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Hoven, S.D.
17 Bar JZ Ranches Annual Production Sale, Holabird, S.D.
17 Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. Banquet & Annual Meeting, Des Moines
18 Iowa Select Hereford Sale, Des Moines
18 Shaw Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Caldwell, Idaho
19 Mitchell Livestock Annual Herefordinfluence Feeder Cattle Sale, Mitchell, S.D.
19 Y V Ranch Bull Sale, Airdrie, Alberta
20 Hoffman Ranch Annual Spring Bull Sale, Thedford, Neb.
21 Carmichael Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Meadow, S.D.
21 Delaney/Atkins Herefords Annual Bulls & Breds Sale, Lake Benton, Minn.
21 Magnolia Hereford Assn. Annual Polled & Horned Hereford Sale, Magnolia, Ark.
21 Southern Opportunity Sale, Lexington, Tenn.
23 Colyer Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Bruneau, Idaho
23 Hereford Heritage Bull Sale, Ft. Cobb, Okla.
24 Pérez Cattle Co. Annual Spring Bull Sale, Nara Visa, N.M.
25 EF1 Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Carpio, N.D.
26 Ad deadline for April Hereford World
26 L Bar W Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Absarokee, Mont.
27 Jamison Herefords & Friends Annual Bull Sale, Quinter, Kan.
27 Tegtmeier Polled Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Burchard, Neb.
28 Chapman Land & Cattle & Woolfolk Farms Genetic Source Bull & Female Sale, Nunnelly, Tenn.
28 Illinois Beef Expo Jr. Show & Illinois Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Springfield
28 Kreth Herefords Annual Production Sale, Mt. Vernon, S.D.
28 MG/4M Spring Bull & Female Sale, Woodville, Miss.
28 Michigan Beef Expo Hereford Sale, Lansing
MARCH
2 Harrell Hereford Ranch Bull Roundup Sale, Baker City, Ore.
2 Kester Herefords Annual Sale, Atkinson, Neb.
3 Schutte & Sons Annual Production Sale, Guide Rock, Neb.
5 Jensen Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Courtland, Kan.
7 Doyle Hereford Ranch Spring Bull & Female Sale, Wolfe City, Texas
7-8 Kentucky Beef Expo Hereford Sale & Jr. Show, Louisville
7 NW Hereford Breeders Bull Sale, Stanfield, Ore.
7 Section 16 Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Worthing, S.D.
7 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Sale, Fennimore
9 Holden Herefords Annual Production Sale, Valier, Mont.
10 Cooper Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Willow Creek, Mont.
11 Ravine Creek Annual Production Sale, Huron, S.D.
13 Sleepy Hollow Farm The Strategy Bull Sale, Centerville, S.D.
14 Boyd Beef Cattle PT Bull Sale, Mays Lick, Ky.
14 Gustafson Herefords and Granzow Herefords Inaugural Bull Sale (Online), Junction City, Kan., & Herington, Kan.
14 Tennessee Beef Agribition, Lebanon
16 B&D Herefords The Season Opener Annual Bull Sale, Odin, Kan.
17 Flying S Herefords Annual Line One Production Sale, Paluxy, Texas
18 Udy Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Rockland, Idaho
19 Bar Star Cattle Bull Sale, Musselshell, Mont.
20 Bradshaw Ranch Bull Sale, Palmyra, Mo.
20 High Desert Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Pilot Rock, Ore.
21 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Columbus, Ohio
21 Falling Timber Farm Annual Bull & Female Sale, Marthasville, Mo.
21 North Carolina Hereford Classic, Union Grove
22 Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Show, Columbus
24 Frenzen Polled Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Fullerton, Neb.
24 Harrison Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Arapaho, Okla.
25 Ad deadline for May/June Hereford World
25 NJW Polled Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Sheridan, Wyo.
26-29 BOLD Conference, Desdemona, Texas
26 Schu-Lar Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Lecompton, Kan.
27 Hennebold Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Winner, S.D.
28 DaKitch Farms Annual Bull Sale, Ada, Minn.
28 Heart of America Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Wayne City, Ill.
28 Sandhill Farms Annual Production Sale, Haviland, Kan.
30 Sidwell Ranch & Frank Herefords Production Sale, Columbus, Mont.
30 Snowshoe Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Arthur, Neb.
APRIL
6 Stuber Ranch Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.
9 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch Bull Sale, Torrington, Wyo.
11 Ellis Farms Bull & Female Sale, Chrisman, Ill.
11 Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Heifer Sale, Red House, Va.
11 West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Weston
12 SandRock Ranch Herefords Annual Production Sale, Benton, Wis.
15 Hereford Youth Foundation of America Spring Scholarship Application Deadline
18 Clifford Farms & Guests Sale, Lexington, Ky.
18 WMC Cattle Co. The Complete Dispersal, Wasola, Mo.
24 Early bird ad deadline for July Hereford World
24 Ritchie County Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.
MAY
2-3
Maryland Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Gaithersburg
8 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Old Washington
10 Z Arrow T Ranch Bull Sale, Bowman, N.D.
16 Herefords Rockin’ in the South, Nunnelly, Tenn.
25 Ad deadline for July Hereford World
29-6/7 Beef Empire Days, Garden City, Kan.
29-31 Red Dirt Rendezvous Regional Preview Show, El Reno, Okla.
JUNE
6-7
Indiana Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Lebanon
6-7 Wisconsin Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Jefferson
19-21 Illinois Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Georgetown
25 Ad deadline for August Baldy Advantage
JULY
4-10 VitaFerm® Jr. Nat’l Hereford Expo, Madison, Wis.
24 Ad deadline for September Hereford World
SF 648H Silvia 355 | 44521864
Hitching Post x TH Frontier 174E
Houston x Revolution 4R
Selling with an attractive August heifer calf by FTF Magnifico 120J SF HO86 Silvia 3136 | 44578425
STEINBECK FARMS
Bred AI for Jan. 2026 calf to Birdwell Redbird
Rick and Laurie Steinbeck Hermann, MO 65041 Cell 573-680-0954 | Home 573-237-2668
Rusty and Marijane Miller 20500 Sioux Dr. Lebanon, MO 65536
Rusty, cell 317-840-7811
Matt, Barb, Makayla, Tye & Lauren 1071 C.R. 1231 Huntsville, MO 65259
Cell 660-676-3788 Home 660-277-3679 reynoldscattle@cvalley.net www.reynoldsherefords.com
AL BONEBRAKE Springfield, MO 417-849-1324
JAMES HENDERSON
Herdsman
Marijane, cell 317-341-3846 millerherefords@yahoo.com www.millerherefords.net Premier
Annual Sale Last Sunday in October
MEAD FARMS
21658 Quarry Ln. Barnett, MO 65011
Alan Mead
573-216-0210 meadangus@yahoo.com
ANNUAL BULL SALES:
First Saturday in March
Last Saturday in October
Bradshaw Ranch
Riley Bradshaw 12180 272nd St. La Belle, MO 63447 217-491-6096 rileybradshaw23@gmail.com
417-588-4572 jameswhend@gmail.com www.bonebrakehereford.com
Gary and Frances Duvall 1082 Hwy. 97 Lockwood, MO 65682
417-232-4817
417-827-2163 cell duvallherefords@keinet.net
Herdsman: Miguel Cifuentes 417-793-5082
Tony Ward 35000 E. McQuerry Rd. Oak Grove, MO 64075
Reed Gooden 573-292-6799
20509 E-Courtney Atherton Independence, MO 64058
BRIAN MUNDY 816-313-9488
Jake Munday 816-313-9488 bmundy.whisperingwinds@gmail.com
Jeff and Stephanie Rawie
Aaron and Kylie Noble 11768 W. Farm Rd. 34 Walnut Grove, MO 65770 417-209-5538
jeffrawie24@yahoo.com
Advertisers’ Index
ALABAMA
Debter Hereford Farm 66, 8 4, 92
Dry Creek Farms 53
Tennessee River Music 65, 92
CALIFORNIA
Lambert Ranch 92
McDougald Herefords 92
Morrell Ranches 92
P.W Gillibrand Cattle Co . . . . 92
Pedretti Ranches 92
Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale 32
Sierra Ranches 92
Snedden Ranch 92
Sonoma Mountain Herefords . . 92
Wiemer Cattle Co 92
COLORADO
Campbell, James T 92
Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . 92
Cline Registered Herefords 92
Coleman Herefords 92
Coyote Ridge Ranch 92
Ernst Herefords 92
Fuchs Herefords, Mike . . . . 92
Leroux Land & Cattle 92
Robb & Sons, Tom 92
Sidwell Herefords 92
Strang Herefords . . . . . . 92
GEORGIA
Barnes Herefords 5
Greenview Farms Inc 93
HME Herefords . . . . . 84
Mead Cattle . . . . . BC
MTM Polled Herefords 91
Predestined Cattle Co 84
White Hawk Ranch IBC
IDAHO
Canyon Gem Livestock 93
Colyer Herefords & Angus 93
Elkington Polled Herefords 93
Holt Family Cattle . . . . 93
JBB/AL Herefords . . . . 93
Shaw Cattle Co 93
Wooden Shoe Farms 93
ILLINOIS
Bafford Farms . . . . . 105
Baker Farms 93
Behrends Farms 105
Bixler Herefords 93, 104
Bob-O-Lou Herefords . . . . 93
Burns Polled Hereford Farm 93
Crane Herefords 105
Dobbs Cattle Co 104
Edenburn Family Farm 105
Ellis Farms . . . . 9, 93
Eubank Farms 93
Fancy Creek Farm of the
Prairie Cross 104
Fleisher Farms 93, 104
Happ Herefords . . . . 93
Knott Farm 93
L ark Herefords LLC 104
Lorenzen Farms 49, 105
Lowderman Cattle Co . . . 105
McCaskill Farms 104
Milligan Herefords 93
Newbold Farms Inc 93
Oak Hill Farm 93
Parish Farms . . . . . . 105
Plainview Stock Farm 105
Prairie Cross, The 104
Prairie Meadow Herefords 93
Prairie Rose Cattle Co . . . 104
Purple Reign Cattle Co . 75, 93
RGR Cattle Co 105
Sayre Hereford Farm 93
Stephens and Loehr Herefords 93
Stumpf Land & Cattle . . 93
West Wind Herefords . . 93
INDIANA
Able Acres 86
Beck-Powell Polled Herefords . 94
Clinkenbeard Farms & Sons . 86
Coal Creek Land and Cattle LLC 86
Deatsman Farms 86
Elzemeyer Polled Herefords 86
Everhart Farms . . . 86
Gerber Land & Cattle . 67, 94
Greenwood Family Herefords 86
Hayhurst Farms 86
JC Cattle Co 86
Kottkamp Cattle . . . 86
Laudeman Family Farm 94
McFatridge Cattle Co 94
IOWA
Amos Hereford Farm . . . 85
Deppe Bros Cattle Co . . . . 85
Goehring Herefords 27, 85
Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn 85
Jackson Hereford Farms 85
K7 Herefords . . . . . . 85
Petersen Herefords 85
R&R Cattle Co 85
Wiese & Sons 94
KANSAS
B&D Herefords 23
Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords 94
Davis Herefords 94
Douthit Herefords . . . 94
GLM Herefords 94
Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co 94
Gustafson Herefords 94
Jamison Herefords 94
Jensen Ranch . . . . . 71, 94
Malone Hereford Farm 108
MM Ranch Polled Herefords 94
Oleen Cattle Co 94
S andhill Farms 94
Schu-Lar Herefords LLC . . . 94
Springhill Herefords 94
Umberger Polled Herefords 94
VJS Polled Herefords 94
KENTUCKY
Botkin Polled Herefords 94
Boyd Beef Cattle 94
Chambliss Hereford Farms 94
Clifford Farms . . . . 91
Dogwood Farm 91
JMS Polled Herefords 91
Matheny Herefords 8 4, 95
Tucker Stock Farms 95
Wells Farm . . . . . 91
Womack Cattle Co 84
LOUISIANA
Why-Oh-Why Farm 77
MARYLAND
Church View Farm 112
E ast Side Farm 95, 112
Grimmel Girls Show Cattle 95
SCH Polled Herefords . . . 95
MICHIGAN
Breasbois Farms 76
Cottonwood Springs 76
Grand Meadows Farm . . 76
Hanson’s Double G Herefords 95
MacNaughton Farms 95
McDonald Farm 76
Miller Creek Farm . . . 76
Sugar Sweet Ranch . . . 76
MINNESOTA
DaKitch Hereford Farms 95
Delaney Herefords . . . 95
Krogstad Polled Herefords . . 95
L awrence Herefords 95
Springwater Polled Herefords 95
MISSISSIPPI
Broadlawn Farm Polled Herefords 84
Caldwell Hereford Ranch 95
Leaning Cedar Herefords 95
McGuffee Polled Herefords 47, 95
MG/4M . . . . . 33
MISSOURI
AbraKadabra Cattle Co 108
Bellis Family Herefords 108
Biglieni Farms . . . . 95
Blue Ribbon Farms 109
Bonebrake Herefords 95, 109
Bradshaw Ranch 109
Duvall Polled Herefords 109
Falling Timber Farm . . . 77, 95
Findley Farms 95
Harding Bros Herefords 95
High Prairie Farm 95
Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University . . . 95, 108
Ladies of the Royal 46
McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch 108
Mead Farms 45, 109
Menzies Cattle Co LLC 108
Miller Herefords . . . . 109
Missouri Opportunity Sale 48
Reed Farms 108
Reynolds Herefords 38, 109
Shoenberger Polled Herefords 95, 108
Steinbeck Farms 109
Storie Farms 108
Valley Oaks Farm 109
Whispering Winds Farm 109
WMC Cattle Co . . . . . 108
WPH Ranch 109
MONTANA
Churchill Cattle Co IFC
Cooper Hereford Ranch . . . 95
Curlew Cattle Co 95
Ehlke Herefords 96
Feddes Herefords 41, 96
Holden Herefords . . . . . . 96
J Bar E Ranch . . . . . . . 96
L Bar W Cattle Co 96
McMurry Cattle 96
Thomas Herefords 96
NEBRASKA
Fisher Family, Lowell 96
Frenzen Polled Herefords 96
Hoffman Herefords 12, 13, 44, 96
Hutton Ranch . . . . . . . 96
JB Ranch Polled Herefords . 96
Moeller & Sons, Albert 96
Monahan Cattle Co 96
Ridder Hereford Ranch 96
Schutte & Sons . . . . . 96
Snowshoe Cattle Co 96 Splitt Creek Ranch 96
Upstream Ranch 96 Valley Creek Ranch 96
Van Newkirk Herefords . . 96
NEVADA Brumley Farms 96 Genoa Livestock, LLC 97 Lee Livestock, LLC . . . . . 97
Mrnak Herefords West 97
NEW JERSEY Grass Pond Farm 112
NEW MEXICO
B&H Herefords 97
Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC 97 Cornerstone Ranch 97
King Ranch, Bill . . . . . . . 97
Peréz Cattle Co 55, 97 West Star Herefords 97
NEW YORK
Glade Haven Herefords . . . 97 Spring Pond Farm
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
TENNESSEE
Burns Farms 61
Candy Meadow Farms 91
Coley Herefords 98
Day Ridge Farm 84
Jackson Farms . . . . . 8 4, 98
Parker Bros 91
Rogan Farms Herefords 99
Triple L Ranch 99
Woodard Hereford Farms 99
TEXAS
Atlas Farms 99
B&C Cattle Co 99
B ar J Bar Hereford Ranch 99
B arber Ranch .
57, 99
Case Ranch Herefords 99
Chastain Cattle Co 99
Doyle Hereford Ranch 99
Dudley Bros 99
G3 Ranch . . . . . . . 99
GKB Cattle 99
Indian Mound Ranch 99
Metch Polled Herefords 99
Noack Herefords 99
Nolan Herefords . . . 99
Powell Herefords 4 6, 99
Redbird Ranch 99
Rockin’ W Polled Herefords 99
Rocking Chair Ranch . . 99
Skrivanek Ranches . . . 99
South Texas Hereford Assn 39
Still River Ranch 99
Sunny Hill Ranch 99
Texas Hereford Assn . . 78, 99
W4 Ranch 24, 25
Willis Polled Herefords 100
UTAH
Cache Cattle 10 0
JB Herefords . . . . . 10 0
Johansen Herefords 100
Rees Bros 100
VIRGINIA
Deer Track Farm . . . . 112
Fauquier Farm 112
Hereford Hollow Farm 84
Knoll Crest Farm 7, 112
Mid-Atlantic Fall Bonanza . . . 40
Stuckey Farms . . . . . 17
Thistle Tree Farm 100
WASHINGTON
CX Ranch . . . . . . 10 0
Diamond M Ranch . . . . 100
Wilcox Family Farm 100
WEST VIRGINIA
Cottage Hill Farm . . . . 76
Cottle Brothers Farm . . . . 76
Grandview Hereford Farm 76
Grassy Run Farms 76
Haught Brothers 112
Knotts Polled Herefords . . . 76
L aw & Sons, David 76
Litton Livestock 76
McDonald Polled Herefords 76
Westfall Polled Herefords 76
WISCONSIN
Bacon Branch Beef 87
Boettcher’s Brookview Acres 86
C&L Hereford Ranch 64
Four Leaf Cattle 87
H&H Cattle Farm .
Cattle 86
Larson Hereford Farms 87
Lietzau Hereford Farm 86
MGM Polled Herefords 86 Next Generation Genetics . . 87
O tter Creek Polled Herefords 87
Pierce’s Hereford Haven 86
Plum River Ranch 87
S androck Ranch Herefords 100
Spaeth Farms . . . . 87
Starck Century Farm 86
Starr Polled Herefords 86
Whiskey Run Farms 86 Windy Hills Herefords 87
WYOMING
CANADA
KNOLL CREST FARM
“Serving the beef industry since 1944” P.O. Box 117 Red House, VA 23963 Office 434-376-3567
Paul S. Bennett 434-941-8245
Jim G. Bennett 434-664-7935
Brian R Bennett 434-664-8309
Dalton G. Bennett 434-664-7946
Scott R. Bennett 434-660-7268 knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com
EAST SIDE FARM
704-614-0826 rhynelandfarms@gmail.com Kim, Alexis and Courtney Eudy 10945 Hickory Ridge Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075 Kim’s cell 704-589-7775
