Wisconsin Hereford Association - 2022 Spring Review

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Spring 2022

Hereford Association 2021 Officers...

President: Jerry Huth | Oakfield, WI 920-251-0281 | huth@wildblue.net Vice President: Steve Folkman | Ixonia, WI 920-474-7403 | cnlfarm@hughes.com Secretary: Loxi Smythe | Menomonie, WI 715-505-6510 | snlfarm@outlook.com Treasurer: Melissa Berggren | Horicon, WI 414-550-5114 | maggie99mae@yahoo.com

2021 Board of Directors…

Northeast Region Douglas Schulz | Iron Ridge, WI 262-224-7185 | schulzd1964@gmail.com James Wiechert | Iola, WI 262-388-9987 | maplecrestfarm@msn.com Northwest Region Fred Larson | Spring Valley, WI 715-772-4680 | fredlarson@mac.com Richard Starck | Cadott, WI 715-289-3514 | starckfarm@gmail.com David Steinhoff | New Lisbon, WI 608-344-0140 | steiny_48@mwt.net Southeast Region Holly Paulson | Deerfield, WI 608-358-3805 | paulsonfarm04@gmail.com Jim Renn | Hartland, WI 414-217-7366 | jlrenn@sbcglobal.net Southwest Region Zeb Allen | Reedsburg, WI 608-963-9410 | shfarm@ymail.com Charles Baderstcher | Dodgeville, WI 608-574-2002 | ctbad2@hotmail.com Jaclyn Bevan | Platteville, WI 608-732-4251 | jaclyn@jaclynbevan.com

The Wisconsin Review The official publication of the Wisconsin Hereford Association welcomes member and non-member advertising.

Editor…

Jane Adolph | 815-244-5456 E-mail: jeadolph@gmail.com

President Letter Don’t take a discount!

Good day Wisconsin Hereford Enthusiasts, I have been in the Hereford business for over 55 years and every year I have heard that Hereford calves are discounted when sold at feeder calf sales. I am here to report that argument may now be in the rear view mirror!

I just received my check from the Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale in Carthage, IL — I averaged $1.75/lb for 6 weight straight bred Hereford calves! This is the same price that was By: Jerry Huth achieved at a predominant Wisconsin black hided sale held at the WHA President same time. Combine this with the marketing cost (including trucking) being only $.10/lb, I will gladly take the $100+/calf premium that the Carthage Sale offers. Check out the full market report on this sale elsewhere in this issue of the Wisconsin Review. A special thanks to Brent and Kris Lowderman and their crew at Carthage Livestock for hosting this annual sale — this was the 15th sale.

The Wisconsin Hereford Association (WHA) keeps looking for avenues to market Hereford based feeder calves — whether they are your calves or your customer calves. If you have 1 or a 100 calves to market, don’t accept a discount for your calves. The Carthage sale may be the flagship of Hereford feeder calf sales, but other sales are getting organized in Minnesota, Iowa and right here in Wisconsin. Stay tuned and take advantage of these programs for marketing Hereford calves!

And if you really want to see how your calves perform, take advantage of the retained ownership of the AHA Feed Out program! Contact the AHA for details.

My term as President of the WHA concludes at the annual meeting. I appreciated working with the WHA board and their committees — we have done some things different this year and the projects seem to be working out. I am sure the WHA board will keep on fine tuning the tasks. Good luck in the future!

I encourage all members to become active in the WHA — check out the list of committees and volunteer to help out on a committee where you have a talent. This will make the WHA a more robust, vibrant organization!

Hope to see you down the road and keep talking Hereford!

Note: Due to the timing of this issue being printed and the WHA Annual Meeting, the 2021 officers/board of directors are still listed. The 2022 WHA Officers and Directors will be printed in the next issue of the WI Review!

Calendar of Events March 1 Perks Ranch Online Bull Sale on SmartAuctions.com 4 WHA Spring Sale Banquet, Fennimore, Wis. 5 WHA Spring Sale, Fennimore, Wis.

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April 7 Wildcat Cattle Co. Frozen Genetics Online Sale on Lowderman Auction Options 16 Sandrock Ranch Herefords 4th Annual Production Sale, Benton, Wis. 18 WI Review Ad Deadline June 3-5 WJHA/WLBA Preview Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Jefferson 5 WJHA Open Jackpot Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Jefferson

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See you in

Fennimore!

Wisconsin State Hereford Sale

March 5

th

Fennimore Livestock Exchange

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Selling Bred Heifers from the Top Shelf!

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Huth E059 Colleen H002

P44189427 Ultra-Feminine Torque Daughter Carrying heifer calf by Lowen Mendel Frostie B716 3F

Huth E078 Mandy H008 P44189433 Big bodied, Mandate heifer carrying heifer calf by H B Distinct What an EPD spread from BW to YW…

CED 2.9; BW 2.1; WW 67; YW 106; DMI 0.5; SC 1.8; SCF 16.5; MILK 17; M&G 50

CED 10.1; BW -0.8; WW 65; YW 94; DMI 0.5; SC 1.7; SCF 25.7; MILK 25; M&G 57

CEM 0.2; MCW 112; US 1.70; TEAT 1.60; CW 87; FAT 0.067; REA 0.40; MARB 0.10

CEM 3.2; MCW 125; US 1.50; TEAT 1.40; CW 76; FAT 0.127; REA 0.48; MARB 0.45

HUTH

Polled Herefords

Videos available on

www.huthcattle.com Jerry and Maryann Huth W9096 County AS Oakfield, WI 53065 (920) 251-0281 jerry@huthcattle.com

We are a Vytelle IVF OPU satellite, next OPU dates are February 15 and March 22. Call for details if you have that special female that you want to do an IVF flush.

Noah’s Notes

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By: Noah Benedict 217-372-8009 noahb@hereford.org

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How do you want others to describe you and how do you want them to describe your cattle operation?

My name is Noah Benedict, and I am the new territory five field staff representative for the American Hereford Association. Growing up in central Illinois, I helped my family operate Benedict Herefords, where my siblings and I were the fifth generation of Hereford Breeders in the family. I have attended every Junior National Hereford Expo since I was born, and more recently, have served on the National Junior Hereford Association Board of directors, where I will retire from my position as chairman in July. I attribute a lot of my values to growing up in the Hereford breed: the importance of a handshake, the ability to speak in public, and the value of a hard work ethic. I believe in this breed and what it can do for cattle producers, families, and junior members. That’s why I am so excited to be in this position Outside of the cattle industry, I try to stay dedicated to my faith and family. I’m very thankful for both of those things in my life, and I wouldn’t be fortunate enough to be in this position without them. For those of you that have met me, you have probably noticed that I am an avid Illinois basketball fan as well. Go Illini!

Fortunately for me, we are looking a lot better than a few years ago!

As I have settled into this new position, one thing I have been asking myself is how do I want others to describe me? I want to be known as the field staff representative that has a good work ethic, is dedicated to serving the breeders, holds high integrity and is willing to learn from anyone. As we begin 2022, how do you want to be seen? And my advice… Apply that to your cattle operation. Define the cattle you are trying to produce and the traits you want them to possess. Define your operational and financial goals for the year. Make your list of goals, write them down, and go after them!

I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting the new faces I have up to this point and I look forward to meeting with many more breeders. I will do my best to help you accomplish the goals you want to set for your operations! Lastly, I want to acknowledge John Meents. He has been a great mentor to me, and I will continue to look to him for advice as I go. Good Luck!

! s u n i Jo Windy Hills Herefords will be

consigning to the following sales in 2022…

Indianhead Polled Hereford Sale: April 9th in River Falls Cattleman’s Delight Hereford Sale:

October 1st at our NEW LOCATION at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Black River Falls MARK & ANGIE FRIEDRICH AND FAMILY 1454 70th Ave. • Roberts, WI 54023 • 715-760-2350

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Wisconsin State Sale: March 5th at Noon in Fennimore

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Special tbanks to…

Bacon Branch Beef, LLC / The Bevan Family, Platteville, WI for their gracious donation in memory of Dave Bevan!

BB VERONICA 96EJ P44308082 • Calved: June 2, 2021 • Tattoo: 96EJ • Polled R LEADER 6964 NJW 91H 100W RITA 31Z ET

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

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BB VANESSA 96E

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All proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association

Contact BJ Jones for more information: Call or Text: 608.482.2961 Email: bj@wildcatcattle.com

HYALITE ON TARGET 936

BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153

DPH VANNA BOOM 96Y

R MISS REVOLUTION 1009 NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET REMITALL RITA 91H FELTONS LEGEND 242 MSU TCF RACHAEL ET 54N JWR 54K BOOMERANG 019T LHF 590M VANNA 738T

CED..............7.6 BW ..............2.3 WW ..............61 YW ...............95 Milk..............26 M&G .............57 UDDR .........1.40 TEAT...........1.40 Fat...........0.017 REA............0.53 Marb..........0.02

How it works…

The final amount bid will denote the amount of the bidder’s donation. Example Round 1 – Final bid is $300 to John Doe. John Doe will get 30 chances on the final drawing (each ticket represents one chance). At the end of the auction, one ticket per $10 donated will be put into the drawing and the winner will be drawn and awarded the heifer.

See you at the State Sale!

SNL'S 4249 JIMMY MAC H15 D.O.B. 2/25/2020 • #44142765 LOOKING FOR A HERD BULL? Here he is, Jimmy Mac! Solid all the way through, good temperament, and sound footed. His dam has given us great calves and continues to do so. His sire has produced champion bulls and heifers who have transitioned into superior breeding stock.

SNL'S E21 JEZEBELLE 16G D.O.B. 2/22/2019 • #44002056 Jezebelle is a medium framed cow with extra eye appeal. Pregnant with her second calf due end of February First of March, bred to CKP Mr. Dakota 9100.

Good mother with perfect temperament lets you work with her and calf with no problems. Take a good look, we think you will like her!

WHA Spring Sale March 5, 2022 • Noon

SNL'S 3304 JENNA 16J D.O.B. 3/02/2021 • #44254034 This is one of our Taylor daughters born this year to one of our good mama cows, She hit the show ring a couple of times this year and did very well. She is very feminine and easy to work with. Great addition for any herd.

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KJ 7603 VENTURE 309J ET

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Reg. # P44273830 • Calved: Feb. 17, 2021 NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET LOEWEN GENESIS G616 ET BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET LOEWEN 77 48 MISS 344N 4RB42ET MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R PCR JACKLYN NIKOLE 344N EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413 BR VALIDATED B413 5064 7603 BR RED BULL 200Z 2111 5064 Semen: $25/straw • $75/certificate

EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865 CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z BR BENNETT OF 5240 2111

CED ...............3.2 BW................1.3 WW ................65 YW ...............106 Milk ...............31 M&G...............64 UDDR...........1.20 TEAT ............1.20 Fat ............0.107 REA .............0.56 Marb ...........0.60

Venture offers all of this…

• Homozygous Polled • Heavy, 100% pigment, short-marked with dark color • Fresh, cutting-edge pedigree – a Genesis son with a low birth EPD • Outstanding donor dam • Strong & balanced EPD profile, from birth to performance to carcass • Excellent shaped feet, structually sound and free-moving • Large, dark red testicles, quiet disposition all at an AFFORDABLE PRICE BR Validated B413 5064 7603 • Dam of Venture

N8494 110th St. • Spring Valley, WI .com Fred: (715) 495-0837

WHA News Terrance “Terry” “Pa” A. Kegley, 83, of East Troy,

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15th Annual Greater Midwest Hereford Influenced Feeder Sale January 3 2022 | Carthage, Ill.

passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home.

Born in Burlington, Wisconsin on April 8, 1938, he was the son of Arlie and Echo (nee Schade) Kegley. His early life was spent in East Troy, where he graduated from East Troy High School and he graduated from the Ag Short Course from Madison, Wisconsin. On July 6, 1960 at St. James Church, he was united in marriage to Dianne O’Donell. Following marriage, they continued to make East Troy their home. Terry was a self-employed farmer, raising hogs and cattle, he also started Kegley Show Supplies with his wife, Dianne. He was a member of Lake Beulah 4-H, East Troy FFA and president of the East Troy School Board. He was also a member of St. James Methodist Church and was very active in the Walworth County Fair.

Terry is survived by his wife, Dianne; children, Kevin (Karla) Kegley and Kurt (Jenni) Kegley; grandchildren, Thomas, Kayla, Jonathan, Colin, Nathanial, Wyatt and Madison; honorary grandchildren, Erik (Ashley), Samantha, Deidra, Nevan, Abby, Max and Addison; honorary great-grandchildren, Henry and Paisley; sisterin-law, Bonnie Kegley; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Arlene (Lester) Horlacher, Delores (Allen) Hjelmberg and Norbert (Carol) Kegley.

Memorials may be made to the family so that they may make a donation to the Walworth County Fair.

Hosted by: Carthage Livestock / Brent and Kris Lowderman

WJHA News

Hereford Heifers: 38 @ 394 #....................................$1.65 65 @ 471#.....................................$1.58 65 @ 526#.....................................$1.58 59 @ 576#.....................................$1.57 41 @ 633#...............................$1.56 3/4 42 @ 677#.....................................$1.57 26 @ 729#...............................$1.51 3/4 15 @ 797#.....................................$1.50

FOLOW - Faces of Leadership of Wisconsin

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Sale Results

Please join the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association for our first ever leadership and educational day! Meet us at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on March 12, 2022. Events include a marketing and social media workshop from Jayde Reilly, editor of the Midwest Herdsman 2.0, tours of the Pioneer Farm and WBIA Bull Test, as well as meeting with UWP students about careers in the agricultural field. Any Junior Livestock member age 7-21 is invited to attend. Age 7-13 must have a parent attend.

Cost of the event is FREE for WJHA members and parents. Nonmembers age 9-21 must pay a $10 WJHA membership fee in order to attend. Register online at www.wisconsinherefords.org. Deadline is February 28, 2022.

For more info contact BJ Jones: voice/text 608-482-2961 or email: bj@wildcatcattle.com.

Hereford Steers: 28 @ 378# ....................................$1.84 22 @ 437# ....................................$1.80 50 @ 473# ....................................$1.80 48 @ 527# ..............................$1.76 1/2 84 @ 585# ....................................$1.78 82 @ 627# ..............................$1.74 1/2 19 @ 636# ....................................$1.66 75 @ 681# ....................................$1.67 35 @ 679# ..............................$1.66 1/2 72 @ 731# ....................................$1.67 66 @ 781#.................................... $1.67 14 @ 762#.....................................$1.60 Mixed Steers (Hereford and Black White face): 56 @ 836# ....................................$1.58 51 @ 912# ....................................$1.57 Black White Face Steers: 18 @ 483 ......................................$2.01 17 @ 557 ......................................$1.87 25 @ 621 ................................$1.87 1/2 11 @ 756 ......................................$1.62

Black White Face Heifers: 10 @ 377#.....................................$1.65 17 @ 468#.....................................$1.58 15 @ 535#.....................................$1.58 29 @ 608#.....................................$1.55 12 @ 700#.....................................$1.40 31 @ 711#.....................................$1.51 Special thanks to Brent and Kris Lowderman, along with their staff for making this one of the greatest Hereford Feeder Calf Markets annually in the United States.

HOMOZYGOUS POLLED

POLLED

Brookview 15E Jolene 19J

Brookview 6153 Jasmine 59J

CED BW WW -1.9 4.2 58

CED BW WW -0.6 4.1 57

YW 94

P44230923 | 02/04/2021 MM M&G UDDR TEAT FAT REA MARB 28 57 1.40 1.40 0.017 0.40 0.22

YW 91

P44250231 | 02/27/2021 MM M&G UDDR TEAT FAT REA MARB 27 55 1.40 1.40 0.07 0.45 -0.02

These two open heifers sell at the 2022 WHA Spring Sale!

Butch & Maryellen Cell: (715) 828-7271 • Brandon Cell: (715) 533-2470 E-mail: cmboettcher @centurytel.net www.brookviewacres.com

These February-born heifers are from our deepest cow families. They can both be shown successfully but their greatest value will be their future as brood cows.

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Find us in Fennimore!

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Show Results National

Congratulations to Lauren, Brady & Nick Jones, Darlington, Wis., for exhibiting HPH 765 Lady Luck 5480J to Spring Calf Reserve Champion Female at the 2021 NAILE in Louisville, Ky. and Spring Calf Champion Polled Female in the Junior Show at the 2022 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

New Herd Sires…

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Owned with Plum River Ranch

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C&L PHOENIX 173D 3H

PRR MRK PLAYBOY H162

Sire: NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET Dam: WHR 4013/745 BEEFMAID 220D EPDs

Sire: JTH SC PLAYMAKER 22C ET Dam: PRR MRK KISSES 162D ET EPDs

CE +4.4 • BW+3.8 • WW+79 • YW +129 • DMI +0.7 • SC +1.4 SCF +16.9 • M +29 • MG +68 • CEM +4.0 • MCW +105 • US +1.30 TS +1.30 • CW +86 • Fat +0.038 • REA +0.76 • MARB +0.28 BMI +$ 391 • BII +$ 496 • CHB +$ 153

CE +2.8 • BW +3.5 • WW +59 • YW +99 • DMI +0.3 • SC +1.0 SCF +13.2 • M +33 • MG +63 • CEM +4.0 • MCW +109 • US +1.30 TS +1.20 • CW +76 • Fat -0.002 • REA +0.63 • MARB +0.26 BMI +$ 331 • BII +$ 413 • CHB +$ 145

Look for our consignments to the

WHA Spring Sale!

Melissa & Michael Berggren 506 S Hubbard St Horicon, WI 53032 (414) 550-5114 Maggie99mae@yahoo.com

Phillip, Michel, Edward & Westen Dahnert N4674 St. Helena Rd Juneau, WI 53039 (920) 763-4818

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Record Numbers Enroll in Hereford Feedout Programs

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Seedstock and commercial cattle producers enrolled a record 756 head of Hereford and Hereford-influenced steers in the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) 2022 feedout programs.

The significant increase in cattle numbers from 104 participants in 17 states underscores the value producers are gleaning from the opportunity.

“I enrolled cattle because I wanted to get the carcass data back and attribute how those cattle perform going back to their dam and sire,” says Lee Elzemeyer, a Hereford breeder from Richmond, Ind., who is participating in the Hereford Feedout Program (HFP) for the second year. “As a producer it is important for us to know which animals produce the highest quality meat, while also looking at other traits that can add premiums to the final product.”

He encourages others to participate.

Participants in the HFP, which began in 2020, enroll a minimum of five head of steers that comply with a specified 45-day weaning and preconditioning protocol. They receive feedlot performance data for their cattle throughout the feeding period, as well as carcass data at the end.

Similarly, the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout (FSS) program, begun in 2017, enables NJHA members to enroll a minimum of one steer, meeting the same weaning and preconditioning requirements of the HFP. Juniors also receive feedlot and carcass data for their entries and have the opportunity to compete for lucrative prizes by participating in an associated feedlot education program. This year’s FSS includes 200 steers from 74 NJHA members in 17 states.

“The growth in the feedout programs provided by the AHA is exciting to see and is a great testament to the progressiveness of Hereford breeders across the country,” says Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs. “These programs provide a great avenue for participants to gain a better understanding of the cattle feeding industry, while collecting valuable data to benchmark genetic merit and make improvements.”

Cattle for both programs are fed at HRC Feed Yards at Scott City, Kan., which provides the platform for participants to maximize their profit potential and to expand their marketing avenues by gaining access to an industry-leading marketing grid offered by U.S. Premium Beef®. This allows participating cattle to be candidates for the Certified Hereford Beef® brand through National Beef Packing Company. HRC offers participants convenient, cost-effective financing options. HRC also hosts an annual field day where participants have a chance to see their entries during the feeding period.

Kora Hawkins, Jane Lew, W.V., competed in the 2020 and 2021 FSS and attended the field day. “Meeting new people, learning about the feedlot and understanding how cattle perform was a great experience,” she says. Hawkins is participating in the 2022 program and encourages others to participate to learn more about their genetics to make better breeding decisions.

For more information about the Hereford Feedout Programs, visit hereford.org/genetics/breed-improvement/feedout-program/.

There are 30 Vanguard calves at MGM – more registered calves than anywhere else!

Average BW 77 lbs. • No calving assistance needed • Rapid growth and hardy calves Lots of eye pigment and deep red…Come and see and take your pick!!!

Steve, Jann & Matt Merry 414-881-5274 steven.merry@aurora.org MGMPOLLEDHEREFORDS.COM

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Vanuguard embryos donated by Churchill topped the Hereford Research Foundation Sale and embryos from the dam of Vanguard topped the embryos in the Hereford Eve Sale in OKC!

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Regisgered Polled Herefords

PERKS 3094 HOMETOWN LADY 5048 Embryos available with matings to Sensation 2296, Genesis, Majestic and Blueprint!

— Daughter of 5048 — MN Beef Expo class winner

H FHF RITA 8444 ET 2021 World Beef Expo Champion Hereford Cow/Calf Pair and 3rd Overall. Embryos available with matings to Geneisis and Majestic.

2021 Calf Crop

available for private treaty sales.

Three lots selling in the WI Hereford Assn. Spring Sale March 5, 2022!

2022 calving A.I. Sires: Red Baron • Majestic Genesis • Endure Frontier • Redemption Blueprint

Contact us for more details!

Josh and Amy Spaeth 2515 250th Street | Cadott, WI 54727 715-289-4098 | Cell: 715-313-0075 spaethherefords@gmail.com • spaethfarms.com

Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale Grosses over $800,000

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A standing room only crowd filled the Super Barn Sale Arena for the Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale held in Oklahoma City during the second annual Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 7. After the final strike of auctioneer Cody Lowderman’s gavel, the sale grossed $801,750. The excitement from breeders and buyers was a true testament to where the Hereford breed is progressively headed moving forward.

Topping the sale was the high selling bull Lot 17, C GKB Guardian 1015 ET, consigned by Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho.; GKB Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas; and Iron Lake Ranch, Athens, Texas. This popular lot commanded $100,000 for revenue share and $190,000 in semen packages with a gross lot total of $290,000. Ward Ranch, Edmond, Okla., and Schrammel Cattle Co., Orlando, Okla., purchased the revenue share opportunity on this bull. The Guardian Group were the semen package buyers.

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With the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) in mind, T/R Cattle Company, Glencoe, Okla., consigned Lot 27 T/R Miss Shelby J43 ET a daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET and high selling heifer of the Hereford Night in OKC. GKB Cattle purchased this sought after lot for $60,000 with half of the proceeds being donated to HYFA. Dry Creek Farm, Pell City, Ala., consigned Lot 16 the high selling pick. The pick of flush sisters were out of Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET sired by Spearhead B143 Hadley G16. Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga., purchased this lot for $25,000.

Fifty one semen packages grossed $247,500 with an average of $48,853 per package; 4.5 bulls grossed $131,500 with an average of $29,222. The 11.5 females sold grossed $156,750 with an average of $13,360. The picks from prominent herds across the country always create a buzz with buyers. The 5.5 picks grossed $115,500 with an average of $21,000.

Welcome New WHA Secretary… the 2022 WHA Annual Meeting, Loxi Smythe retired as WHA Secretary and Lisa Davis Lisa Davis Atis now filling that role. Please contact Lisa at P. O. Box 232, Plain, WI 53577 (608) 697-9633 • secretarywihereford@gmail.com Thank you, Loxi for your years of service to the WHA. Watch for a complete recap of the 2022 Annual Meeting in the next issue of the WI Review.

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Hereford Night in OKC Sale Leaves a Lasting Impact on Hereford Youth

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The Hereford Night in OKC National Sale, hosted Jan. 7, at the 2022 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, featured two lots that raised close to $80,000 for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). The first lot was a one of a kind Kentucky Derby Experience and the second was a heifer from T/R Cattle Company, Glencoe, Okla., with proceeds generously being donated to HYFA and the Growing a Lasting Legacy Campaign.

The Kentucky Derby Experience offered two day clubhouse courtyard tickets for four, three-night accommodations in downtown Louisville, Ky., and roundtrip private plane transportation generously donated by BioZyme Inc, St. Joseph, Mo. This once in a lifetime package was purchased for $42,500 by Chapman Land and Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn., with all proceeds going directly to HYFA to support leadership and education for the next generation.

T/R Cattle Company’s, T/R Miss Shelby J43 ET, was the high selling female at the Hereford Night in OKC Sale and haf of the proceeds were donated to HYFA as part of the Fondation One Program.

GKB Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas, stepped up and purchased the heifer for $60,000, and this outstanding donor prospect will not only make an impact on the breed, but also on the youth who benefit from HYFA’s programs.

“The excitement that these two foundation lots generated in Oklahoma City is beyond humbling as Hereford youth will reap the rewards from these gracious donors for years to come,” says Amy Cowan, Director of Youth Activities and Foundation for the American Hereford Association. “ HYFA looks forward to implementing part of these funds at educational and leadership events including the Junior National Hereford Expo in Louisville, Ky., this summer and the National Junior Hereford Association’s new BOLD Leadership conference coming up in March.”

Front Row (left to right): Ralston Ripp, Kearney, Neb.; Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa, Ill.; Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis.; Ryan Chapman, Nunnelly, Tenn., Chapman Land & Cattle. Back Row (left to right): Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas; Wesley Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan.; Wyatt Lawrence, Princeton, Minn.; Libby Rushton, Waverly, Tenn.; JW Cox, Flemingsburg, Ky.; Amy Cowan, Kansas City, Mo., American Hereford Association Director of Youth Activities & Foundation

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Politics, Cattle and Beef Current issues that could impact cattle production and markets.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – "Pre-COVID, we had a just-in-time meat supply chain," according to Scott Bennett, director of congressional relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Packing plants chugged at full capacity, harvest animals left for slaughter as quick as they were ready, and meat left the plants and entered the supply chain immediately.

"After seeing some grocery store shelves empty in April and May of 2020, seeing part of the supply chain just jam up, I think the general public is wanting to go to a just-in-case meat supply chain," Bennett said. He explained that’s the impetus behind consumer and lawmaker interest in developing small, regional packing capacity. Bennett was speaking to members of the American Hereford Association (AHA), guests and allied industry partners during an educational forum at the organization’s Annual Membership Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo, Oct. 22, 2021.

Some producer-relevant issues lawmakers are wrangling with stem directly from the pandemic, while others continue their long-time simmer. These are other insights Bennett shared.

Price discovery

Bennett noted heightened interest in cattle markets by Congress and producers. Plenty of that was driven by the eye-popping price spread between wholesale beef prices and fed cattle prices.

AFBF is currently the only producer trade association in Washington, D.C., that supports some form of mandatory minimum cash fed cattle trade, in order to increase price discovery. However, Bennett pointed out it would not necessarily be the silver bullet many want.

"Increased price discovery doesn’t necessarily mean higher prices. In fact, it could be the reverse," Bennett said. "It could lower prices for producers." On a related note, Bennett emphasized the need for Congress to reauthorize Livestock Mandatory Reporting, which mandates public price reporting.

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Gene editing

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"I’m sure it’s alarming to a lot of folks. My family [Knoll Crest Farm] has had Hereford cattle since 1944. The reason we are in the business is that generation after generation we selectively breed those cattle to become better, and it takes time," Bennett explained.

Now, technology enables making immediate changes like polling horned cattle or making black ones red. Less talked about gene edits include such things as making cattle resistant to specific diseases or more adapted to specific climates.

So far, U.S. laws mostly prohibit gene-editing technology, so developers are going to other countries.

"American Farm Bureau, with other trade associations, is working vehemently with USDA and FDA to try to come up with some kind of regulatory protocol that makes sense, that actually encourages development of this technology," Bennett explained.

"Even though you may disagree with the potential it has, it’s much better to have it in our own backyard than in another country where we don’t have the ability to control the outcomes."

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