Tennessee Hereford Association Newsletter Fall 2020

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Hereford Tennessee Hereford Association Newsletter

Vol. 43, Number 4 Fall 2020

in Tennessee

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In this Issue Editor’s Point of View

5

President’s Comments

6

A Dream Come True

8

THA State Hereford Show

10

2020 National Junior Hereford Expo

12

TJHA New Officers

13

Sales Report

18

Advertising Index

18

Upcoming Events

18

*Cover Photo: Thank you to the parents that provided photographs for the cover and JNHE article.

Tennessee Hereford Association Officers Jeremiah Malone President Lawerenceburg, Tenn.

(931) 309-6805 jrmalone20@gmail.com Mike Rogan Vice President Rogersville, Tenn.

(423) 754-1213 roganfarm@yahoo.com

Kay Coley, Treasurer 140 Morgan Rd Lafayette, TN 37083 (615) 804-7843 tnffamom@gmail.com Glenda Rickman, Secretary 553 Enville Bottom Rd. Milledgeville, TN 38359 (731) 925-0567 glendakr@yahoo.com

Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @TNHereford and at tnhereford.org Annual Events • Tennessee Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Sale (THMP) • Tennesseee State Hereford Show - AHA points show • THA Sale at Tennessee Beef Agribition • THA Field Day

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Directors Dakota Brasher Bath Springs, Tenn.

(731) 549-7816 brasher.dakota@hcschoolstn.org

Zachary Hopkins Winchester, Tenn.

(931)636-5088 hopkins4795@bellsouth.net

Julie Chapin Hartsville, Tenn.

(615) 633-1913 rivercirclefarm@gmail.com

Kathryn Ingram Madisonville, Tenn.

(423) 337-1383 katingram.123@gmail.com

Bob Coley New Market, Tenn.

(865) 250-4396 bcoleydvm@aol.com

Gary Preston Lynchburg, Tenn.

(931) 273-3113 prestonfarms1@gmail.com

Jim Coley Lafayette, Tenn.

(615)804-2221 coleyherefords@gmail.com

Stan Webster Chestnut Mound, Tenn.

(615) 683-7869 wpher@twlakes.net

Russell Crouch McMinnville, Tenn.

(931)273-5819 racrouch@blomand.net

Sally Wingler Christiana, Tenn.

(615) 686-7157 cedarforestfarm@aol.com

Editors Point of View Kathryn Ingram

A couple of issues ago Dale Stith penned an article titled “The Do’s and Don’ts of a Consignment Sale”. One of the main points of the artilce was the timely marketing of animals.

After reading the article, a gentleman asked if it made a difference in the price of the cow if it was sold as bred without a calf vs. selling as part of a cow-calf pair. He believed the prices of the actual cows were not that different, that the calf price just inflated the average. I decided to put this theory to the test using the recent ETPHA sale as a basis. So, the question is, how much monetary value is lost if you do the don’ts instead of the do’s?

The average of cow-calf pairs at the sale was $3,508. If you take the calves out of that scenario, those cows averaged $2,304. On the other hand, the bred cows without calves averaged $1,505.

That is close to an $800 discount per cow for the cows without calves.

This is a limited study, only comparing one factor at one sale, however, the proof of a raised calf or a fresh udder to evaluate for maternal traits did pay greater dividends for those consignors.

Timely marketing is also an issue for heifers.

The averages for heifers at this sale were: bred heifers over 15 months of age $2,125, open heifers over 15 months of age $1,350, open heifers under 15 months of age $1,845. Our buyers have been taught that heifers should calve at 24 months, and that is not possible if they are not bred at 15 months.

Once again, this is just one sale and one factor, but we need to consider our buyers’ prerequisites when determining the marketing of breeding stock. For this sale, the price of doing the don’ts was significant.

Changing the subject, one of my students truly stumped me the other day with “Mrs. Ingram, is there a normal anything anymore?” I did not have an answer for her. If someone had told me last year that I would be required to take the temperatures of all players and fans entering a high school football game, I would have thought they were insane, but here we are.

“Normal” it may not have been, but we still had “Showtime in Tennessee”. I hope you all enjoy getting to hear the first-hand experiences of our youth competing at the National Junior Hereford Expo this past July. Tennessee had multiple class winners, a finalist for Herdsman of the Year, and one of our juniors was chosen a a new NJHA Director. Libby Rushton and Mason Collins have both written articles about their experiences at this year’s NJHE. The Tennessee State Hereford Show was also able to go on as planned. Congratulations to all of the winners in the open and junior shows.

In closing, I would like to congratulate Billy Ashe on being named to the AHA Hall of Fame. He will receive this honor at the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting in Kansas City later this month. This is a great honor for a deserving family.

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Look for our consignments at the Kentucky Autumn Harvest Sale, December 5, 2020 in Lexington

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President Comments Jeremiah Malone What a start to the fall we are having in the Tennessee Hereford Association! Our State Show was a huge success!

The fall sales have been Exceptional! Despite the Cov-19 pandemic! We are getting stronger together.

I have just returned today from a hunting trip from the Great State of New Mexico. It was an awesome experience!

Being able to enjoy the first signs of fall returning at 10,000 feet above sea level. The Majestic Elk are sounding off their location bugles. The Aspen Quake’s leaves are turning into the beautiful reds and orange fall colors! Many other things have brought fall into the picture as I had time to reflect on the Great Things God has given us all to appreciate.

The thing that stuck in my mind the most, as a Hereford Producer was the Horned Hereford cows grazing through the high elevation meadows and woods. My friend hunting with me made the comment how nice the baldy calves are at their side.

As we hiked over 50 miles the last 10 days through the wilderness it was a very consistent pattern. The Hereford pairs are in perfect flesh. The docility was the most apparent. As we walked through these girls at less than 10 yards,

none made a noise or ran off through the brush to ruin our hunt.

My mind thought of us as breeders. This is the biggest testimony for Hereford Genetics we could have! Everything we breed for showed up on that mountain 90 miles from Juarez, Mexico! Feed Efficiency! Docility! Baldy Maternal! Excellent Feet!

These things are our biggest selling point to our commercial customers! Hereford Genetics are the easiest selling point to complement black hided cattle anywhere! The baldy calves where the biggest up there.

With this in mind, we cannot forget to tell our customers about the Tennessee Hereford Influence Sale in November! The sale will be at Tennessee Livestock Producers in Columbia, Tenn. Call them and get you tags for the sale. With our help this can remain the biggest sale in the Southeast for Hereford Influenced Cattle!

Good Luck on Fall Calving!

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A Dream Come True

by Libby Rushton

Newly elected NJHA Directors Lauren McMillan, Ill., JW Cox, Ky., Ralston Ripp, Neb., and Libby Rushton, Tenn.

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ach year at the Junior National Hereford Expo, everyone anticipates the closing ceremonies where four new Hereford Juniors are handed the maroon jacket.

These juniors receive the opportunity of a lifetime to serve on the National Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors. During the 2020 closing ceremonies, my anticipation was much higher than usual.

The process of running for the board started well before the 2020 JNHE. During the months before, I thought about the basis I wanted to run my campaign on. After much discussion, I finally settled on “Connect With Libby”. From that point, I began to decide what I wanted to accomplish if elected and began to use my time learning more about the Hereford breed and association.

The week had been extremely long, but this is the moment I had waited for. I anxiously watched as each retiring director began to give their coveted jackets to a newly elected director, and wondered if the next could be me. I grabbed my mom’s hand as our retiring chairman stepped down off the stage, and after hugging her family began to walk in my direction. Putting on the maroon jacket for the first time is a feeling I will never forget.

Finally, the time came to travel to Kansas City. My entire week was spent working the ring, running errands, and my favorite, getting to walk the barn to speak to the delegates.

Ever since my first Junior National Hereford Expo in 2012, I have watched the hard work and dedication of the board of directors put in to ensure every junior has the best experience possible. I remember how much of an impact they had on me from such a young age, and I always knew that I wanted to be able to do the same for other juniors.

When I was finally old enough to have the opportunity to run for the position, there was never any question. I hoped that I would be able to give back to the association that has given me so much over the years.

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The junior board candidates also spent two of our evenings giving speeches and answering questions to allow the delegates a better opportunity to get to know us and hear our ideas and goals to further our association.

It was an extremely busy week, but the people I met and the experience I gained in the process is something I will never forget.

As a Junior Board Director, we are the representatives of the Junior members. My campaign slogan was “Connect With Libby” because I truly want to see our breed connect in all aspects. Whether it be a generational connection, connecting our history to our future, or connecting our breed to others, I believe it is vital that we take advantage of these connections to further our breed even more.

The Rushton Family: Emma, Libby, Andrea, and Lee

We are all pieces of our association, and we all have a role to play in piecing together the future of our breed. I truly hope that over the next three years my team and I can urge juniors to get more involved and find their place in our industry and grow their love for Hereford cattle.

The fact that I am finally being able to live out this dream is still so surreal. I’m so thankful for this opportunity and I’m so excited to see where God takes me the next three years!

Libby receives her maroon jacket from outgoing Chairman Taylor Belle Matheny.

Kerr Polled Herefords

Look for our consignments at the Tennessee Hereford Agribition and the ETPHA Hereford Sales. We also offer bulls and heifers for sale private treaty.

Larry, Jan, & Ryan Kerr 847 Summerhill Drive Friendsville, TN 37737

Home: 865-977-6194 Cell: 865-209-2323

herefordkerr@gmail.com Tennessee Hereford Newsletter • Fall 2020 • 9

2020 THA State Show Results

Open Show Grand Champion Bull: DCF 628 Promote 824F ET (43997995) calved on 10/19/18, sired by H FHF Advance 628 ET.,exhibited by Dry Creek Farm,Ala, Walker Polled Herefords, Tenn., and Jernigan Farm, Tenn.

Open & Junior Show Grand Champion Heifer: H Kelly 9160 ET (44017043), calved on 02/21/19, sired by H Deberard 7454 ET. exhibited by Ethan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn.

Open Show Reserve Champion Bull: DCF 642 Z Dilly 002H (44140026), calved on 01/01/20, sired by BR Duncan 4142, exhibited by Dry Creek Farm, Pell City, Ala.

Open Show Reserve Champion Heifer: RC MS CAYENNE (44039418), calved on 01/11/19, sired by BR BELLE AIR 6011, exhibited by River Circle Farm, Hartsville, Tenn.

Best 6 Head and Premier Exhibitor: Ethan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn.

Open and Junior Show Champion Cow-Calf: Walker Dance 2504 E107 (43904884), calved on 10/02/17, sired by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, and calf, exhibited by Hayden Spears, Morrison, Tenn.

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he Tennessee Hereford Show, an AHA Regional Points Show, was held at the Wilson County Fair, in Lebanon, Tennessee on Aug. 15, 2020. The 133 head were sorted by Todd and Kevin Edwards of Fairmont, Georgia..

Female Show Results Champion Cow-Calf: Hayden Spears, Morrison, Tenn., with Walker Dance 2504 E107 (43904884), calved on 10/02/17, sired by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, and calf, WLKR HDS Cance 203D E102 002 (444124085) calved 01/02/20.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Ethan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., with HPH 101D Shego 001H (44142270), calved on 01/01/20, sired by UPS Sensation 2504 ET. Champion Fall Heifer Calf: Ethan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., with HPH 316A Promise 114G ET (44142268), calved on 12/22/19, sired by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET. Tennessee Hereford Newsletter • Fall 2020 • 10

Champion Intermediate Heifer: Mason Collins, Lewisburg, Tenn., with JDPL T/R Timeless G96 ET (44098627), calved on 05/27/19, sired by BR Belle Air 6011.

Champion Spring Yearling Heifer: Dry Creek Farm, Pell City, Ala., with DCF 02X Denise 905G ET (P44036243), calved on 03/02/19, sired by C Double Your Miles 6077 ET. Champion Junior Yearling Heifer: Ethan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., with H Kelly 9160 ET (44017043), calved on 02/21/19, sired by H Deberard 7454 ET. Champion Senior Heifer: Mary Carter Shirley, Sparta, Tenn., with Brookwood Taylor 941 (P43990752), calved on 11/08/18, sired by H/TSR/CHEZ/Full Throttle ET. Bull Show Results Champion Junior Bull Calf: Dry Creek Farm, Maddie Camp, and Tyler Camp with DCF 642 Z Dilly 002H

Junior Show Champion Bull: WF CGH Night Train 2081 ET (43969225), calved 1/5/2018, sired by C Bailees Miles 4312 ET, exhibited by John Thomas Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn.

Junior Show Reserve Champion Heifer: Brookwood Taylor 941 (P43990752), calved 11/8/18, sired by H/TSR/ CHEZ/Full Throttle ET, exhitbited by Mary Carter Shirley, Sparta, Tenn.

2504 E107 (43904884), calved on 10/02/17, sired by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, and calf, WLKR HDS Cance 203D E102 002 (444124085) calved 01/02/20.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Ethan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., with HPH 101D Shego 001H (44142270), calved on 01/01/20, sired by UPS Sensation 2504 ET. Junior Show Reserve Champion Bull: RBF 2447 Big John G009 ET (P44124382), calved 8/14/2019, sired by BF Game Over 2447 431, exhibited by Ella Callicott, Only, Tenn.

Champion Fall Heifer Calf: Ethan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., with HPH 316A Promise 114G ET (44142268), calved on 12/22/19, sired by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET.

(44140026), calved on 01/01/20, sired by BR Duncan 4142.

Champion Intermediate Heifer: Mason Collins, Lewisburg, Tenn., with JDPL T/R Timeless G96 ET (44098627), calved on 05/27/19, sired by BR Belle Air 6011.

Champion Fall Bull Calf: Michelle and Mary Frances Smith, Hartsville, Tenn., with MC Golden Out Time 1964 (44143014), calved on 10/01/19, sired by Golden Oak Outcross 18U.

Champion Spring Yearling Heifer: Mary Carter Shirley, Sparta, Tenn. with KLD ESF Coco Chanel D910 ET (44067891), calved 3/14/2019, sired by KLD RW Bouncer D41 ET.

Champion Intermediate Bull: Sarah Kate Childs with CMR Childs Lawman G30 ET (44087569), calved on 05/12/19, sired by /S Mandate 66589 ET.

Champion Junior Yearling Heifer: Ethan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., with H Kelly 9160 ET (44017043), calved on 02/21/19, sired by H Deberard 7454 ET.

Champion Yearling Bull: Tjardes Farm, Gibson City, Ill., with TJ 2296 Bandwagon 903 (PP44036624), calved on 02/07/19, sired by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Champion Senior Heifer: Mary Carter Shirley, Sparta, Tenn., with Brookwood Taylor 941 (P43990752), calved on 11/08/18, sired by H/TSR/CHEZ/Full Throttle ET.

Champion Senior Bull: Dry Creek Farm, Walker Polled Herefords, and Jernigan Farm with DCF 628 Promote 824F ET (43997995), calved on 10/19/18, sired by H FHF Advance 628 ET. Get of Sire: Michelle & Mary Frances Smith, with H FHF Advance 628 ET (43720817) Best 6 Head, Premier Breeder, and Premier Exhibitor: Hopkins Ranch of Herefords, Winchester, Tenn.

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he Tennessee Junior Hereford Show was held on Aug 14, 2020 at the Wilson County fairgrounds in Lebanon, Tennessee. The 75 head show was judged by Tom Boatman of Rockford, Illinois.

Junior Female Show Results:Champion Cow-Calf: Hayden Spears, Morrison, Tenn., with Walker Dance

Junior Bull Show Results Champion Junior Bull Calf: H WF 628 Advance 1570 2261 ET (44119780), calved 1/2/2020, sired by H FHF Advance 628 ET, exhibited by John Thomas Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn.

Champion Fall Bul Calf: RBF 2447 Big John G009 ET (P44124382), calved 8/14/2019, sired by BF Game Over 2447 431, exhibited by Ella Callicott, Only, Tenn.

Champion Yearling Bull: RF Classic Encore (43990806), calved 1/12/19, sired by KCF Bennett Encore Z311 ET, exhibited by Erin Rushing.

-Continued on page 13 Tennessee Hereford Newsletter • Fall 2020 • 11

The 2020 JNHE from a Junior’s Perspective

by Mason Collins

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rom the constant announcements to wear your masks to the socially distanced stalls, the 2020 Junior Nationals were definitely something to remember.

The 9-hour trip to Kansas City was even longer because of a flat tire, but that never stopped us from having a good time.

We got set up at just before midnight and started bright and early the next morning. As soon as the Junior Nationals started, Foster Wingler and I received gifts from the candidates running for the Hereford Board. That was just the start.

With the absence of contests and the inability to mingle due to COVID, I missed out on being able to meet new people from all over the country. But the group from Tennessee made the best of our situation.

We all came together in support of Libby Rushton’s campaign for the Junior Hereford Board, especially highlighted when we were all surrounding the TV anxiously waiting to see if she would receive the prized maroon Tennessee Hereford Newsletter • Fall 2020 • 12

jacket. We watched Tennessee be well-represented in showmanship, the bred and owned show, and the owned show.

The one big difference to this year’s Junior Nationals was the downtime we encountered -a big difference from the past years-highlighted by the absence of in-person contests (ranging from the judging contest to the fitting contest and everything in between). Even with the downtime, I had a great time, ate very well, and enjoyed spending time with my cow showing family.

As I close, I would like to give a special shoutout to Thomas Coop and Dee Peppers for coming out and helping me. I also want to thank my Granna and Pappa (Tommy and Linda Nipper) and especially my parents (Matt and Meredith Collins). Without them, I would not be able to do what I love and be a part of such a great organization in the AHA and be able to compete in the JNHE.

2020 NJHE TENNESSEE HIGHLIGHTS EXHIBITORS: Ella Callicott, Sara Callicott, Bristol Cherry, Sydney Cherry, Mason Collins, Ethan Hopkins, Evan Jackson, John Oliver, Sara orr, Erin Rushing, Emma Rushton, Libby Rushton, Mary Carter Shirley, Foster Wingler, Lauren Wingler Class 55 Winner: Ethan Hopkins with HPH Promise 114G ET Class 60 Winner: Emma Rushton with HAF7454 Millie G136 ET Class 104 Winner: Ethan Hopkins with H Kelly 9160 ET Champion Division Seven Owned Polled Female: Ethan Hopkins with H Kelly 9160 ET Herdsman of the Year Finalist and Outstanding State Junior: Ethan Hopkins Elected to the NJHA Board of Directors: Libby Rushton

-State Show, continued from page 11 Champion Senior Bull: WF CGH Night Train 2081 ET (43969225), calved 1/5/2018, sired by C Bailees Miles 4312 ET, exhibited by John Thomas Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn.

Showmanship Winners Senior Showmanship: Libby Rushton Intermediate Showmanship: Foster Wingler Junior Showmanship: Audra Hart Peewee Showmanship: Sara Kate Walker Tennessee Hereford Women 2020 Scholarship: Elizabeth Paige Brasher

2020-2021 TJHA Officers

President: Mason Collins Vice-President: Foster Wingle Secretary- Grant Funderburk Reporter: Lauren Wingler West Tennessee Director: Erin Rushing Middle Tennessee Director: Sarah Beth Callicott East Tennessee Director: Jaclyn Akins Advisors: Scott and Cher Woolfolk, Lee and Andrea Rushton, Matt and Meredith Collins Tennessee Hereford Newsletter • Fall 2020 • 13

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2020 Supreme Champion Bull at the NWSS in Denver We are very fortunate to have some of the first calves by this great young bull. Watch out for special things to come from these calves in the near future.

Jim and Kay Coley 140 Morgan Rd, Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 coleyherefords@gmail.com

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(P44057407) BII$ $535 Calved: Feb. 9, 2019 /S MANDATE 66589 ET x NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B, owned with Mead Enterprises. CHB$ $112

George, Tammy, William and Andy Ward 3404 Shady Grove Rd., Providence, NC 27315 (336) 388-2177 • (434) 251-3637 Cell gwwardjr@comcast.net

Thank you to Andy Smith, Mead Cattle Enterprises, Bill Kirkman, Don Kirkman, Alex Wilson, MacKenna Vaughn, Justin Dagley, and Bobby Park, for your purchases at the 2020 ETPHA Kick-Off Classic.

Highridge Farm Coley’s Rocky Valley Herefords Victor Domino Herefords

Bred Cows & Heifers For Sale Bred A.I. to calve this fall

1571 Lowe Road Crossville, Tennessee 38572

931 248 7272 highridge@frontiernet.net www.highridgeherefords.com

Bob and Jan Coley 1040 Whitaker Road New Market, TN 37820

865-475-5121 (O) 865-933-3901 (H) bcoleydvm@aol.com

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Brian & Susan Carmouche 615-542-9980

Ashley & Josh Crain 931-607-3360 sbmouche@gmail.com sbherefords.com

East Tennessee

SHOPE FARMS

Tim, Janet, and Zane Shope 200 Shope Rd., Cleveland, TN 37323 Cell: 423-716-0046 Herd Sires Shope Beefmaker 937X 802 125 Walker Zion S342 936 243 Shope Grandslam M326/506 510 Whitehawk 8254 Beefmaker 107X Jonathan Cell 865-803-9947

AI Sires KCF Bennett Revolution X51 Whitehawk Beefmaker 937X ET TH 223 71I Vctor 755T Schu-Lar On Target 22S

Johnny & Tanuja Dagley Jonathan, Meghan, Preslyn & Jonalyn Dagley Justin, Meghan & Braylee Dagley

Bulls and Females Available Middle Tennessee

Annual Sale: 4th Saturday in April

241 Old Lebanon Road Carthage, TN 37030

Stan and Carolyn Webster P.O. Box 70 Chestnut Mound, TN 38552 Farm location: 927 Cookeville Hwy. Chestnut Mound, TN 38552

615-897-BEEF (2333) • Mobile 615-683-7869 New email: wpher@twlakes.net

Home 423-346-7304

314 Leroy Rd. • Wartburg, TN 37887 mudcreekfarms@msn.com

Middle Tennessee Hereford Association

Stan & Connie East (615) 735-1323

Registered Polled Herefords

8103 Bill Moss Rd., Whitehouse, TN 37188 615-372-4483•615-478-4483 cell billymjackson@aol.com

“Farming the same land since 1834”

Sale Manager: Dale Stith Phone: 918-760-1550 Membership open to all — dues are $10/yr

Billy Jackson, Sec./Treasurer

8203 Bill Moss Rd. White House, TN 37188 Annual meeting: Friday night before sale 615-672-4483 Location: KY/TN Livestock Market, Cell 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com Cross Plains, TN

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Russell, Beverly, Ryan, Penny, Sawyer, Piper and Savannah

1737 Airport Lake Road McMinnville, TN 37110

Russsell’s Cell: 931-273-5819

BREEDING FOR PERFORMANCE AND MATERNAL MILK JERRY ROBERSON P.O. BOX 492 • PORTLAND, TN 37148 • 615-325-1883 GUIDE LINES BREEDER • CERTIFIED AND ACCREDITED HERD

HAYWIRE RANCH Virginia LeDoux

10931 Columbia Highway, Lynnville, TN 38472 Phone: 931-215-6102

Heifers and Bulls for Sale

Herd Sire: JH 4214 Stockman 5100 8216 (P43946947)

His EPDs for Udder, Milk, Marbling, BMI, BII, and CHB rank in the top 10% of the Hereford Breed.

West Tennessee

J.G. Walker, Jr.,

3690 Yum Yum Rd, Somerville, TN 38068 Home: 901-465-3392 • Cell: 901-413-6189 Cattle for Sale Private Treaty, Bulls and Females Visitors Always Welcome!

Cow Herd: Daughters of F243, J3-161, P606, 719T, 755T, Trust, Revolution 4R, X51, Durango, and Kaboom (full brother to P606)

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lled Herefo o P S r Elton Bryant

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901-476-6509 or 901-483-0103 Cell Ray Bryant - 731-225-4375 Cell

397 Bess Lane, Covington, TN 38019 Cattle for sale at area consignment sales and at the farm.

A Golden Hereford Breeder — Visitors always welcome.

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Contact the American Hereford Association’s Eastern Region Field Representative for your Hereford Seedstock Needs ...

Tommy Coley

815-988-7051 tcoley@hereford.org Tommy Coley serves as the communication link between the American Hereford Association (AHA) and breeders in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Coley attends Hereford sales and events as well as assists breeders with marketing and genetic selection. He also helps educate members and commercial producers about AHA programs and other beef industry opportunities.

P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 Hereford.org

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Area Sale Results Sale Date

Name

#Lots

Gross

Bull Avg.

Female Avg.

Comm Avg

Emryo Avg

63

$264,625

-

$4,200

-

-

$20,644 $2,100

$5,466 $3,798 $2,104

$1,850

$414 -

9/19/2020

Burns Farms & Friends

9/7/2020 9/5/2020 8/22/2020

Foundations for the Future / Walker 83.22 $483,750 The Breeder’s Cup, @ Boyd Beef 65 $246,900 ETPHA Kick-Off Classic 43 $90,450

Calendar

Upcoming Events OCTOBER • Oct. 19- White Hawk Ranch/Barnes Herefords Beef Maker Bull & Female Sale, Cedartown, GA • Oct. 24- Debter Hereford Farm Production Sale, Horton, AL • Oct. 24- American Hereford Assn. Annual Membership Meeting, Kansas City, MO • Oct. 24- 25: American Royal Junior Hereford Show, Ladies Of The Royal National Hereford Sale, and American Royal National Hereford Show, Kansas City, MO • Oct. 26- Tennessee River Music High Cotton Bull Sale, Ft. Payne, AL NOVEMBER • Nov. 4- Tennessee Hereford Marketing Program Feeder Calf Sale, Columbia, TN • Nov. 7- Burns Farms Annual Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Pikeville, TN

Index

Advertising Index

ABS Anderson Polled Herefords

Coley Herefords Coley’s Rocky Valley Herefordss Crouch Polled Herefords Dogwood Farm East Polled Herefords East Tennessee Hereford Assn.

EBS Polled Herefords Empty Pockets Herefords Farm Bureau Tax Service Farris Bottoms Farm Happy Hill Polled Herefords Hardin County Stockyards Haywire Ranch Hicks Herefords Highridge Farm Knoll Crest Farm

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• Nov. 14- Virginia Hereford Assn. Mid-Atlantic Fall Bonanza Sale, Harrisonburg, VA • Nov. 14- NAILE Junior Hereford Show, Louisville, KY • Nov. 17- NAILE National Hereford Show, Louisville, KY. DECEMBER • Dec. 3, Kentucky Hereford-Influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Stanford, KY • Dec. 4- Knoll Crest Farm Fall Bull Sale, Red House, VA • Dec. 5- Kentucky Hereford Autumn Harvest Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY • Dec. 5- Missouri Hereford Assn. Opportunity Sale, Sedalia, MO • Dec. 10- Tennessee Beef Agribtion Entries Due • Dec. 26- Advertising deadline for February 2021 THA Newsletter

Jackson Farms Jerry Gay Insurance Kerr Polled Herefords

Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn.

Mud Creek Farms MY Team Insurance Notchey Creek Farms Parker Brothers Roberson’s Polled Herefords Rogan Farms Shope Farms Southland Acres Tennessee Farmer’s CO-OP W&A Hereford Farm Walker Polled Hereford Farm Webster Polled Herefords

West Tennessee Hereford Assn.

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THANK YOU to all buyers, bidders and those who joined us online and in the seats at our Foundations of the Future ’20 Sale! There were buyers from 20 states plus Canada.

We appreciate your confidence in our program.

P.O. Box 146 n Morrison, TN 37357 n Eric Walker Family Eric’s Cell (931) 607-6356 n Cody’s Cell (931) 607-0337

Check out our offering with Dry Creek Farms in the Genetic Connection Frozen Sale on Dec. 17 held on SmartAuctions.co

Walker Herefords

wphf@blomand.net n WalkerHerefordFarm.com

Powerful • Productive • Promising