Hereford America

Nebraska’s Hereford Crossroads #7 Held in Beef Country

Story and photos by Linda Teahon

Hereford Crossroads is a reception held each year for current and former Hereford breeders and cattle producers to get together and talk about their cattle. Years ago Tom Sellman called the event a “Hereford family reunion.”

This year the annual event was held in Bassett, NE at the American Legion. Ronny Morgan of Burwell was the emcee for the event. Nine tables of display items from attendees, showcasing photos of their cattle and awards were viewed and enjoyed by the attendees. Homer and Darla Buell of Rose made many of the local arrangements for the reception.

A delicious beef meal was prepared by Christie Leonard.

Inducted into the Hereford Crossroads Hall of Fame was JB Ranch of Wayne, NE. Owner Bev Beeson and son Jock Beeson of Crawford accepted the honor. Jack and Bev Beeson are well-known Polled Hereford breeders and active in the showring for many years. Sadly Jack passed away in 2019.

The bull Prince Domino Mischief (1920-1924) owned by the Mousel Brothers of Cambridge was also inducted. HC chairman Richard Brown of Lincoln made the presentations.

Closing out the evening was a lively production sale of the Hereford centerpieces.

The Hereford Crossroads exhibit is housed in The Sandhills Heritage Museum at Dunning.

October 8, 2022 HC #8 will be held in Valentine.

Bev Beeson and son Jock, accept the Hall of Fame Award from Richard Brown.

Bristal Ann Fink poses with a Hereford centerpiece her grandfather Benj Fink of Elsmere bought to “get her cow herd started.” Ronny Morgan of Burwell was emcee for the annual event.

Bruce and Linda Tucker of Waverly with their ranch display. Nelson Herefords of Burwell brought a large display of awards. Family left to right include Brett, Errin, Nollan and John Nelson.

Midway Polled Herefords Hosts Hereford Stop on North Dakota All Breeds Tour

The North Dakota Stockmen’s All Breeds Tour visited Midway Polled Herefords, Sheyenne, ND, as its first stop on October 4. The newly refurbished barn was built in 1917-1918. The barn was re-roofed and re-sided. Cattle were on display around the base of the barn.

Herd bull WJS Midway Whit 69D was on display with some of his progeny. Some of the sale bulls that were on display at Midway.

Ann and Karen Smith Bill Smith Jake & Will Burkhardsmeier