The voice of the American Hereford Association | April 2025
One of the most impressive Sherman sons to date, 528M is a homozygous polled, goggle-eyed, POWERHOUSE! As a breeder, you will be visually attracted to his dense build, added capacity, structural correctness, foot quality, and overall design. What pushes 528M to elite herd bull status is his mother. She is one of the best cows at Topp Herefords—ideal in frame size, ultrabroody, and capacious in her rib with a beautiful teat and udder design.
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Dams of Distinction Honored
The Dams of Distinction program recognizes superior cows in the breed — efficient, fertile, productive, foundational females — and those who manage them.
COLUMNS
4 | World’s Perspective Momentum Matters
Hereford programs and initiatives contribute to the breed’s growing momentum.
CHB unveils dynamic social media campaign to help customers and leverage brand messaging.
10 | What’s New?
Association News and Events
Nominate AHA Board Directors, apply for Hereford Seedstock Academy, nominate Century and Golden Breeders and more.
14 | Member Service
Simple Sampling
Find the DNA testing sample type that best suits your operation’s testing times and protocols to optimize success.
16 | Hereford Women Giving Back
National Hereford Women works to fund opportunities for youth.
18 | Youth Movement
Boldly Chasing Your Fortune Applications for the NJHA board open April 16 and close June 1.
National Reference Sire Program continues identifying sires of merit
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38 120 Bulls Recognized as Sires of Distinction
The Sire of Distinction program recognizes bulls that sire superior Hereford females. The honor is reserved for bulls with daughters that have received at least seven Dams of Distinction awards.
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Cover photo: “Maternal Matters,” by Taylor Belle Matheny, taken at Coyote Ridge Ranch, LaSalle, Colo. Other Features
2025 Junior National Hereford Expo Schedule
Hereford History and Progress Up Close World Hereford Conference pre-tour offers a rare opportunity.
48 Champions Crowned in Cowtown
Hereford exhibitors compete at Fort Worth Stock Show.
56 Plotting Pasture Progress
Set up a system to benchmark and track improvements in soil and pasture health. — by Laura Nelson
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60 Increasing EPD Accuracy
Phenotypes combined with genomics paint the clearest prediction picture. — by Katie Maupin Miller
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Momentum Matters World’s Perspective
by Sydnee Shive
Hereford programs and initiatives contribute to the breed’s growing momentum.
Whether it’s a football game, sale day or simply implementing a new practice on the farm or ranch, momentum matters. Wherever there is motion, there also can be momentum. Momentum is powerful; without it, it’s hard to win.
Hereford continues to establish momentum through American Hereford Association (AHA) programs and initiatives, like the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP). The NRSP is a tool that’s been powering genetic improvement for more than 25 years, allowing breeders to test young sires in a real-world, commercial environment.
Similarly, the Dams of Distinction (DOD) program was developed more than 20 years ago and helped lay the framework for continuously improving maternal traits. The program recognizes superior cows in the breed and the cattle producers who manage them based on data submitted to the AHA. Efficient, fertile and productive females are the foundation of the most successful cow herds.
The Sires of Distinction (SOD) program complements the DOD, recognizing Hereford bulls that sire efficient, fertile and productive females. To be honored as a Sire of Distinction, a bull’s daughters must have received at least seven Dams of Distinction awards.
Momentum by design
The 2022-2027 Strategic Plan establishes a method to grow momentum. Since the unveiling of the plan in October 2022, the AHA has worked to fulfill its goals through new programs, initiatives and research.
Hereford-influenced females, like the baldy and tiger stripe, are the most sought-after cattle in the beef business. When the AHA introduced Baldy Advantage in lieu of the tabloid issue, it reaffirmed its commitment to the commercial producer. The publication features commercial operations across the U.S. while highlighting the value
of Hereford-influenced commercial females and showcasing ever-increasing demand for Hereford-influenced feeder cattle, meeting more than one initiative outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Moreover, the Hereford Seedstock Academy aligns with Strategy No. 5: Build a Pipeline of Future Leaders. The third annual event will be Sept. 2-5, and applications are now open. The program provides numerous handson experiences and exposes young Hereford breeders to the innerworkings of the AHA and Certified Hereford Beef®, provides a firsthand look at the NRSP test herd at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb., and connects future breed leaders with their peers.
Furthermore, programs ranging from the National Junior Hereford Association Fed Steer Shootout and Hereford Feedout to the Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) reporting system also help make the most of momentum.
In this issue
In the April issue of Hereford World, we traditionally feature the DOD and SOD programs. The 2024 list of DODs can be found on Page 28, and SODs are on Page 38. In 2024, 2,488 females earned the Dam of Distinction honor.
We are quickly approaching World Hereford Conference (WHC). The second installment in our WHC informational series, featuring Herefords in Big Sky Country pre-tour information, is on Page 42. Results from our final national show of the 2024-2025 year, the Fort Worth Stock Show, are on Page 48.
Lastly, Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement, provides an overview and data from the NRSP’s 2023-born calves at Olsen Ranches on Page 20.
Hereford momentum continues to grow thanks to the hard work of breeders and their constant steps toward improvement.
Sydnee Shive is the managing editor of Hereford World. She can be reached at sshive@hereford.org.
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AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas
Vice president
Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif. Directors
Term expires 2025
Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio
Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo. Term expires 2026
Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn. Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo. Term expires 2027
Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn. Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.
Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark. Term expires 2028
Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D. Grant McKay, Marysville, Kan. Jim Williams, Kearney, Neb.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive vice president
Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org
Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement
Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org
Chief financial officer
Leslie Mathews, lmathews@hereford.org
Director of records department
Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org
Director of youth activities and foundation
Amy Cowan, acowan@hereford.org
National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant
Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org
Associate director of youth marketing and education
Chloé Durian, cdurian@hereford.org
Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor
Laura Kouba, lkouba@hereford.org
Director of communications and digital content
Taylor Belle Matheny, tmatheny@hereford.org
Audio-visual specialist
Kelsey Vejraska, kvejraska@hereford.org
Office assistant and event coordinator
Emily Wood, ewood@hereford.org
| Certified Hereford Beef Staff
President and chief executive officer
Ernie Davis, Jr., edavis@herefordbeef.org
Brand manager
Ty Ragsdale, tragsdale@herefordbeef.org
| Commercial Programs
Director of commercial programs
Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org
Commercial marketing representatives
Jake Drost, jdrost@hereford.org
Trevor Johnson, tjohnson@hereford.org
| Hereford World Staff
Director of field management and seedstock marketing
As spring begins and we celebrate the Easter season, we have the opportunity to reflect on the recent calving season and get a glimpse of how the new calf crop looks. Most importantly, this new calf crop provides a true picture of how cows are performing.
Over the last 10 years, the Hereford breed has continued making significant progress in maternal traits. The genetic trend has increased 27% for Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF), 15% for TEAT and UDDR, and 23% for Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$). During the same time, the genetic trend for the Certified Hereford Beef Index® (CHB$) has increased by 16%.
Consistent excellence
American Hereford Association (AHA) Dams of Distinction (DOD) and Sires of Distinction (SOD) recognize maternal excellence and the sires behind it. You will find the latest list of dams and sires earning recognition in this issue of Hereford World.
More specifically, the DOD program recognizes superior cows in the breed and the producers who manage them, based on data submitted on a timely basis to the AHA. Efficient, fertile and productive females are the foundation of successful cow herds.
For perspective over time, 1,619 dams were recognized in 2001, according to Stacy Sanders, director of the AHA records department. Those dams represented 517 breeders from 43 states. This year, AHA recognizes 2,488 dams representing 635 breeders from 40 states.
To qualify as a DOD, a cow must have:
• Weaned a calf born since Jan. 1, prior to the qualifying year.
• Produced at least three calves.
• Initially calved at 30 months of age or younger.
• Had an interval between the first and second calves of no longer than 400 days. In addition, a 370-day calving interval must have been maintained after her second calf. The longer initial
calving interval allows breeders to calve 2-year-old heifers prior to mature cow herd.
• Had weaning records submitted to the AHA Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) for every calf produced that was born before June 30 of the qualifying year.
• Had a progeny average 205-day adjusted weaning weight ratio of at least 105.
The AHA Board of Directors established the SOD program in August of 2007 to recognize Hereford bulls that sire efficient, fertile and productive females. To qualify, a sire must have produced daughters that have received at least seven DOD awards.
Qualifying dams and sires are recognized with the “DOD” or “SOD” designation in Hereford pedigrees.
Undoubtedly, Hereford’s continued maternal progress and excellence is part of the commercial cow-calf sector’s growing demand for the breed. Spring production sales have been strong with higher averages on more bulls selling through sales reported to the AHA. Commercial female and feeder calf sales have also been very strong, even when considering the record prices cleaved by consistent consumer beef demand relative to dwindling cattle supplies.
Plan to attend the WHC
In this issue of Hereford World and in future issues leading up to the World Hereford Conference (WHC) coming to Kansas City, Mo., in October, you will find overviews of the dynamic herd tours planned before and after the WHC conference itself.
I encourage you to consider the schedule at WorldHerefordConference.com, make plans to be part of this historic event and share insights with our international visitors.
Here’s wishing a very blessed Easter to each of you.
Jack Ward is the executive vice president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at jward@hereford.org.
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FRIDAY,
CHB Bites
Increasing CHB Market Reach
“CHB Bites” is a column designed to keep you in-the-know about the Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) program. To get involved with CHB on social media, search Certified Hereford Beef on Facebook and Pinterest, or @certifiedherefordbeef on Instagram.
Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) is unveiling a dynamic, synergistic messaging strategy aimed at creating the same type of excitement among food service, retailers and their customers that exists within the Hereford community.
Messaging was crafted based on what key food service and retail stakeholders shared about the CHB advantages compared to other premium beef brands. Based on feedback, these four strong messaging pillars emerged:
• CHB product is full of natural flavor — It is consistently bold and beefy; balanced, not overpowering. CHB wins in taste comparisons.
• CHB’s rigid specifications deliver desirable consistency Whereas other branded beef programs have diluted their specifications as cattle supplies decline, CHB
specifications and Hereford genetics deliver a consistent product and exceptional eating experience every time.
• CHB has a great story to tell Along with its rich history, Hereford families are located across the continental U.S. and are highly committed to the breed, quality and local customers’ success.
• Hereford’s feed efficiency advantage translates to a meaningful sustainability story — Compared to other breeds, Herefords consume less feed per pound of beef produced, which also equates to less water consumed per pound of beef. Chefs see this as an important part of the sustainable agriculture story.
“These key stakeholder insights are the foundation to customerdriven messaging that resonates with food service and retail customers,” says Ernie Davis, CHB president and CEO. “To start, we have integrated these core messages into a social media campaign we provide to Certified Hereford Beef customers, which includes compelling copy, visuals, hashtags and calls to action. Rather than running these on our own channels, we designed this campaign specifically for Certified Hereford Beef customers to run on their social media platforms, enabling us to reach thousands of CHB partners, buyers and prospective customers.”
By posting the CHB social media campaign and its messaging on their own media platforms, Davis
explains, these partners amplify the brand’s voice and visibility. The CHB voice gains volume, and brand passion can be ignited among exponentially more people.
“Our partners have been extremely receptive to running our distinctive Certified Hereford Beef campaign on their Instagram and Facebook channels,” Davis says. “Already, we’ve seen partners like Raydia/Stanz Foodservice, Kern Meat Distributors, Kohl’s Wholesale, FoodPro and Harbor Foods requesting our branded messaging to post. At no placement cost to us, we are reaching thousands upon thousands of new beef buyers, with the added credibility and reach from streaming on third-party channels.”
By providing in-demand content to new, strategically targeted audiences, Davis emphasizes Certified Hereford Beef can work with and through CHB customers to build brand awareness and demand, opening more doors of business opportunity.
“We must continue to invest in developing content our customers want to share, diversifying our marketing mix and increasing scale so that partners see us as their brand of choice and their leading-edge source of both product and marketing materials,” Davis says.
For more information about Certified Hereford Beef, visit CertifiedHerefordBeef.com or email info@herefordbeef.org
This one example of the new social media campaign CHB is providing customers to share across their own platforms to build brand awareness and demand.
What’s New?
Association News and Events
“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.
Association news
Nominate AHA Board of the Directors
The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors nominating committee is requesting volunteers to serve a four-year term as a director. Members are encouraged to contact representatives in their respective regions to submit nominees. This year’s nominating committee is:
Kevin Schultz (chairman) Haviland, Kan. 620-546-4570 kevin@sandhillfarms.com
Wyatt Agar (Northwest region) Thermopolis, Wyo. 307-921-8825 durbincreekranch@yahoo.com
Fred Larson (Northeast region) Spring Valley, Wis. 715-495-0837 fredlarson@mac.com
Delegate selection process information
A nominating committee selects a slate of AHA Board nominees. However, all active adult AHA members may provide input to the election process via their selection of state voting delegates. Active adult AHA members should receive information about how to nominate themselves or another active adult AHA member to serve as a voting delegate.
Take part in the Board election process by nominating the active AHA member(s) from your state who will represent you in electing the next AHA Board members. The process will begin April 1, when the AHA will send out an email to all eligible active adult members to ask them whether they would like to participate in the election of voting delegates electronically or by traditional mail. Eligible members must respond to that email by April 22 if they wish to participate electronically. If they wish to participate by mail, they do not need to respond to the email. Eligible members are adult AHA members that have had at least one animal registered in the preceding calendar year where they were identified as the original owner of the animal.
On or before May 1, eligible members will receive information about how to nominate voting delegates. Replies will be due by June 2.
Apply for the third annual Hereford Seedstock Academy
The AHA will welcome its third class to the annual Hereford Seedstock Academy Sept. 2–5. During four intensive days of networking and interactive educational sessions, members of the Seedstock Academy will delve into: the role of Hereford genetics in the current and future commercial cattle sector; adding value to Hereford cattle and enhancing client experience; value points in the cattle feeding sector; AHA breeder and commercial Hereford user tools and services; and the evolution of Certified Hereford Beef® . Complete the application online at Hereford.org by July 1.
Attend the 2025 World Hereford Conference
The AHA looks forward to hosting the 2025 World Hereford Conference (WHC), accompanying tours and the Young Breeders Competition Oct. 23-26, in Kansas City, Mo. Find event details at WorldHerefordConference.com and register before prices increase on April 1.
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, all 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.
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 he/she 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, 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 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.
Please contact AHA customer service with any questions or requests at 816-842-3757 or records@hereford.org.
Hall of Fame/Hall of Merit nominations due May 5
Nominations for the AHA’s prestigious Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit are now open and due May 5. Deserving recipients for the 2025 induction will be honored at the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City in October.
The Hall of Fame honor recognizes Hereford breeders who have dynamically influenced the direction and advancement of the breed. The Hall of Merit commends individuals who have greatly influenced the cattle industry.
You may submit your nomination online by going to Hereford.org. You will find the nomination forms under the “About” tab. Contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org or 816-842-3757 for more information about submitting your nomination.
Century and Golden Breeder nominations due June 1
Celebrating generational Hereford breeders is a highlight during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference. The Century Breeder recognition honors families and operations in the Hereford business for 100 years. Golden Breeders recognizes those in the business for 50 years. You will find the nomination form at Hereford.org, along with a list of those previously recognized. For questions or more information, contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org.
Youth
Spring scholarship applications due April 15
Hereford Youth Foundation of America and National Hereford Women team up each spring to offer various scholarships and prestigious junior awards that will be presented at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo, held this year in Louisville, Ky. Applications are due April 15, and they can be found online at: Hereford.org/ youth/scholarship-opportunities
Team USA applications due April 15
As part of WHC, each country sponsors teams of young people to compete in the Young Breeders Competition. Contests, like cattle evaluation, fitting and showmanship, meat and carcass evaluation, public speaking and general beef industry knowledge, make up the event.
Applicants must be 18-26 years old and apply by April 15. The application and more details are available at HerefordYouthFoundation. submittable.com.
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Simple Sampling Member Service
by Laura Kouba
DNA testing provides vital and important information, which helps drive beef cattle improvement. The American Hereford Association (AHA) requires all Hereford bulls born after Jan. 1, 2011, to be DNA typed before their progeny can be registered. Donor dams must also be DNA tested before their embryo transfer (ET) calves can be registered. Samples should be sent with the corresponding DNA submission form for the specific animal. These forms must be be obtained from the AHA before sending the samples to the lab. DNA requests can be made online through MyHerd or by calling or emailing the AHA customer service department. If samples are received at the lab without the proper AHA paperwork, the samples will not be processed.
Choosing the best test
The AHA allows several different sample types for testing. To ensure you’re using the best practices when gathering and submitting your DNA samples, follow these tips for each sample type.
Hair: When using a hair sample, collect the hair from the tail switch of the animal. Be sure to pull the hair sample; do not cut it. Each sample should include 80–100 hairs to make sure the lab can get a result. This may seem like a lot, but hair is easily broken, may not have a good follicle attached or could be contaminated. Try to make sure the hair is clean and not contaminated with manure, mud, bodily fluids, etc. When using hair samples for DNA testing, it is best to wait until the animal is at least weaning age before collecting the sample. Hair samples taken from young calves often don’t have enough follicles and results may be inconclusive.
Producers will be charged a $4 surcharge for submitting hair samples for DNA. This will be charged once the results have been received at AHA and the sample type has been confirmed as hair.
Blood Card: Blood cards may be purchased from AHA for $1 per card — minimum order of 10. Blood can be drawn from any method deemed desirable. Be sure to fill the blotting paper section of the blood card with blood and saturate just enough to fill the circle, but not enough to make the card soggy. Do not over-saturate the blood card, as this could cause a “bad sample” result from the lab. Insert the blood card lid into the top slit, so there is room for air to get in. Leave the card in a clean area to dry at room temperature. Do not use a heating source for drying. Once dry, open the lid and insert it into the bottom slit for storage or shipping. Blood card samples can be collected at any age, so these are a better option than when testing young calves. Please note, do not use a blood sample to DNA test an animal that is or was a twin. The blood samples will fail because the calves share blood in utero.
Semen Straw: Semen straws can be used as a DNA sample for bulls. They do not need to be refrigerated when shipped; they can be room temperature. However, semen straws break easily. When shipping, place the straw in something protective. An ink pen easily keeps the straws from breaking. Simply pop open the ink pen, pull the ink tube out and then slide the semen straw down in the pen. The hard plastic of the pen provides protection for the straw in the mail. It is best to use a padded envelope or some other protective casing to send the semen samples, though — even when the straw is in a pen.
Tissue Sample Unit (TSU):
TSUs are an effective way to take a sample, but like all samples, not fail proof. The proper equipment [tissue sample tubes and tissue sampling applicator (gun)] are needed to collect TSUs. Order these products from AllFlex or through the AHA by filling out the order form found on the website and emailing it to eartags@hereford.org.
TSUs work great for obtaining samples on younger calves because they can be collected at any age. However, the sample should not be taken immediately after birth. The calf could still have fluids on it that would contaminate the sample. Give the calf at least a few hours to dry off. When collecting a tissue sample, be sure to wipe the ear clean. Do not use any cleaning products to clean the ear because these could contaminate the sample. Simply use a dry cloth or paper towel to wipe the ear. Try to collect the sample from a portion of the ear that doesn’t have a tattoo. The tattoo ink could cause the sample to be contaminated and fail testing. Be sure the white cap is pressed down firmly on the tube, ensuring the sample and liquid cannot escape. When shipping TSUs, like semen straws, it is important to protect them properly. Don’t send TSUs in a regular envelope as they puncture the envelope and fall out. Send them in a padded envelope or some other form of protective casing.
Remember
• If you have trouble navigating MyHerd, visit Hereford.org/ member-services to view more than 20 tutorials that show you the ins and outs or contact AHA customer service at 816-842-3757. To sign up for MyHerd, email your member number to myherd@hereford.org.
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open heart and passion to be successful, while welcoming all Hereford enthusiasts to share in
attend the Faces of Leadership conference, along with scholarships for youth to further their education.
Hereford women hope you will join them in their efforts to raise money for NJHA members.
These scholarships are funded through NHW’s partnership with the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). Currently, NHW is raising money through fundraisers and merchandise sales to fund Faces of Leadership scholarships with an official HYFA endowment.
“We would like to thank everyone that has been in support of the National Hereford Women,” Madison Katzenberger, NHW secretary, says. “Your contributions do not go unnoticed, and they are significantly helping us fund these scholarships and sponsorships for youth events.”
Mark your calendars
The NHW appreciates their supporters and invites others to participate in its upcoming fundraisers, which will help fuel the future of Hereford youth. NHW
Make sure to mark “The Gathering” on your calendar. This year, “The Gathering,” a finalist for “Educational Conference of the Year” by Rural Impact Awards, will be held Sept. 19-21 at GKB Cattle’s Hi Point Ranch in Desdemona, Texas.
NHW thanks GKB for their continued support by allowing the organization to use the Hi Point Ranch to host this event. Keep an eye out for more information.
To join and to learn more about the NHW, visit HerefordWomen.com or email nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com.
Sally Wingler, NHW ex-officio, and Abbygail Pitstick, NHW past vice president, present certificates to the 2024 Faces of Leadership scholarship winners including: Karsyn Kleeman, Braymer, Mo.; Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, S.C.; McKenzie Boyer, Vinita, Okla.; Gabe Swallow, Garland, Texas; Catie Musser, Otterbein, Ind.; Paige Nichols, Ovid, Mich.; and Mattie Flohr, Danville, Ind. Additional winners (not pictured): Mackenzie Ramsdell, Limington, Maine; Clayton Stapleton, Clinton, Ill.; and Caitlyn Clapper, Magnolia, Texas.
Boldly Chasing Your Fortune Youth Movement
by Sarah Beth Callicott
“Fortune favors the bold.”
This quote still rings in my memory months after the dust settled on the 25th annual VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo. This message was at the heart of
my speech during elections, and I nervously sat through closing ceremonies, waiting to see if I had accomplished one of my biggest dreams: receiving the prestigious maroon jacket. Once the excitement wore off, and I reflected on this huge accomplishment, the quote, “Fortune favors the bold,” continued to play over in my head. It reminds me why I ran for the board in the first place.
I ran for many reasons: to serve the breed, meet new people and experience new things in the beef industry. However, above all, I ran to boldly lead National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members. I can confidently say that anyone who is bold enough to run will experience all of those things throughout the process, elected or not.
Sarah Beth Callicott, NJHA director
Sharing my experience
During my first week on the NJHA board, I had the perfect opportunity to meet new people from all over the country at Faces of Leadership. Working alongside my team, I met new NJHA members. I laughed, learned and led Hereford youth in a week of elite leadership. I witnessed firsthand how impressive our NJHA members are and their potential to advance the Hereford breed. My first Faces of Leadership as a board member was a memorable experience I wish everyone could have.
One of my favorite weeks as a board member, thus far, was the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo. I met with generational breeders, industry professionals and many ranchers who share the same love for the breed. The AHA Annual Meeting was an eye-opening opportunity for this small-town Hereford kid. I recognized how vast our breed is, as well as the passion for our industry, which has been passed down through countless generations.
and experienced different national shows and viewed elite Hereford genetics. I had a front row seat to the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo. As I helped in the historic Stadium Arena showring, I gained a new appreciation for the Hereford breed. History was made right in front of me.
This is just a small glimpse of the countless experiences and reasons to pursue a spot on the NJHA board. Ultimately, you must decide for yourself. Determining your ‘why’ is the first step in becoming bold enough to chase your fortune. The maroon jacket is a dream that must be boldly sought after and pursued with a passion that matches its standard.
My dream of running for the board became a reality on a quiet morning in Tennessee when I realized the only obstacles were my own doubts and fears. A piece of wisdom I was given as I was deciding whether or not to run for the board: “The only difference between you and those in the maroon jacket is that they took the chance.”
That morning, I decided that I would get out of my own way, take the chance and put my fears aside. It was the best decision I ever made.
Junior National Hereford Expo
July 12-18, 2025Louisville, Ky.
*Tentative Schedule
SATURDAY, JULY 12
2 p.m.
6 p.m.
Gates open for tack trailers to arrive and set up in barns
Cattle may arrive into tie-outs through the night West Wing
SUNDAY, JULY 13
7 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - Noon 10
2
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
NJHA Board and Candidate Orientation Breakfast
Hereford Bowl Check-In & Written Test
Tattoo checks begin in each barn
All cattle must be in barns at this time
Cattle Paper Check-In
Advanced & Illustrated Speech Contest
Steer weights declared electronically by this time
National Hereford Women’s Queen’s Orientation
NJHA Meet-Up #1 - Powered by SureChamp®
Meet the Candidate Social & Delegate Forum
State Group Photos
Opening Ceremonies
JNHE Tailgate Party
HYFA’s Live 5K Race
MONDAY, JULY 14
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
11 a.m.
1 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
Judging Contest Check-In & Orientation
Judging Contest
*Oral Reasons Contest to immediately follow
National Hereford Queen’s Tea
NJHA Meet-Up #2 - Powered by SureChamp®
Hereford Bowl Buzzer Round (start with junior division)
Sullivan Supply Stock Show University
Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest
Future Professionals Contest Interviews
Bridging the Gap College & Career Fair
TUESDAY, JULY 15
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
W3 & W4
W5 - W7
W10
W3 & W4
W1 & W2
State Group of 3 & 5 Classes
Sullivan Supply National Showmanship Contest
Senior, Intermediate & Senior Finals
Junior & Peewee
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
NJHA Membership Update, Breakfast & New Board Election
Bred-and-Owned Show
Cow-Calf Pairs, Bred-and-Owned Females, Produce of Dam Steer Show followed by Bred-and-Owned Bulls
THURSDAY, JULY 17
7:30 a.m.
6 p.m. Owned Female Show
HYFA Scholarship, Awards & Maroon Jacket Ceremony
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
West Hall A & B
West Hall A & B
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
West Hall Meeting Rooms
W3 & W4
Broadbent Arena
West Hall
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
W15 & W16
W5 - W10
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
Ring 1
Ring 2
W1 & W2
Broadbent Arena
Ring 1
Ring 2
*Buckle and Awards Ceremony honoring CHB Cooking Challenge, Photo & Poster Contests, prior to selection of the Bred-and-Owned Top Five.
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
*Buckle and Awards Ceremony honoring Future Professionals, Speech and Judging Contests, will follow the selection of the Division 3 Polled Females.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
7:30 a.m. Conclusion of Owned Female Show
Broadbent Arena
*Buckle and Awards Ceremony recognizing Herdsman of the Year, Walter and Joe Lewis High Point Senior, GKB Super States, Golden Pitchfork and the Bob Norton Excellence Award will be held prior to the champion drives.
Balanced Predictability Performance Matters
by Shane Bedwell
National Reference Sire Program continues identifying sires of merit sooner.
The American Hereford Association (AHA) National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) is designed to identify young sires that can positively affect breed improvement and the marketplace for seedstock and commercial producers. Depth and breadth of the test document and underscore the profit potential of Hereford genetics. Proven sires are also evaluated in the test to further validate their values while providing more reliable data for comparing young sires to the Hereford population.
What’s more, testing NRSP sires within commercial cow herds enables users of Hereford genetics to make more precise decisions relative to traits of interest. The NRSP has benefited immeasurably from partnering with
committed commercial cow-calf producers over time, such as longtime partner, Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb. The results that follow represent the 2023-born calves at Olsen’s and the 26th anniversary of Olsen Ranches providing phenomenal results.
Commercial Hereford cows are the base of Olsen Ranches’ NRSP test herd.
What to look for
It is important to note that two distinct sire groups were analyzed separately, as the first-calf heifers were managed differently from the mature cows. Consequently, two separate contemporary groups were formed, so data should only be compared within the group.
Phenotypic averages by sire group are provided in Table 1 for dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG) and adjusted feed to gain (adj. F:G). Complete performance results from birth to harvest by sire group are in Table 2.
Sires are ranked in Table 3 by the measured phenotypic trait during the test. There are three distinct categories (divisions) highlighted by different colors that represent the top five in each category. The categories are Growth Total (BW, WW, YW), Feed Total (DMI, ADG, adj. F:G) and Carcass Total (HCW, REA, FAT and MARB). Hereford expected progeny differences (EPDs) and indexes are defined at Hereford.org/genetics/ breed-improvement.
For objective evaluation, bulls were ranked for each trait based on the number of bulls in the test. The most favorable sire for a trait (Page 22), received a score of 1, the second most favorable sire earned a score of 2 and so on (golf score). Sums for each category were then calculated to identify the top-ranking sires within this test. You will see several sires represented across the three categories.
Shane Bedwell is the chief operating officer and director of breed improvement of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at sbedwell@hereford.org.
Table 1: Feed Efficiency Results
Hopefully this data helps you identify specific bulls and/or traits of interest that you need to add or improve in your operation. There is also a short summary for each sire with a QR code linked to their MyHerd animal details page where you can more closely evaluate pedigree, EPDs and progeny information. Scan the QR code, and it will take you directly to the page of the sire.
2023 NRSP results
Several top-end bulls performed very close to their genetic profile prior to addition of the actual carcass data to the genetic evaluation. In fact, all but two bulls out of the 18 used in this test still rank in the top 15% of the breed for Certified Hereford Beef® Index (CHB$), where they started prior to harvest data being added. Impressively, the two that missed this threshold still rank in the top 30% of the breed or better for CHB$.
As a group, 70% of the 300-plus steers graded in the upper two-thirds of Choice or higher with an average
yield grade of 3.2. Considering the general level of backfat these cattle carried at harvest, I think it’s pretty impressive how well they graded. This is especially true when you consider how much fat the industry is putting on cattle with more days on feed.
Finally, as you analyze these bulls, pay close attention to how well these bulls rank from a percentile standpoint for UDDR and TEAT EPD and Baldy Maternal Index. Keep focusing on the traits that your customers are needing and keep them sound.
Table 2: Performance Results
Table 2: Performance Results
Table 3: Sire Rank by Trait
Bulls used on heifers
Scan the QR code to learn more about each bull.
Genoa 6011 Belle Air 19073 ET
A son of Belle Air, out of a 3027 cow, 19073 is a trait leader for CE, BW, SC, SCF, MM, MCE, UDDR, TEAT, MARB and all the indexes. His sire group ranked first for MARB in the heifer group.
SHF Harvest D287 H033 ET
Harvest is a son of Daybreak and out of the D81 cow known for her udder quality. His sire group cumulatively put up the best tabulation in the heifer group. He is a trait leader for CE, BW, YW, MCE, UDDR, TEAT, CW, REA, MARB and CHB$ — touting calving ease with pounds.
THF Toby 3H
Toby is a son of Cuda that stacks 9126, 3008, 44U and Rib Eye on the bottom-side. His sire group was the best at birth and for backfat. Toby is an elite sire for calving ease with 11 traits in the top 35% of the breed. Homozygous polled.
OR L574 Pioneer B990
This bull’s pedigree is the epitome of the Olsen program — L574, N162, Advance 3575N, Ram Dominator, A250 and Progress. Pioneer served as the reference bull in the heifer group, and his sire group put up the
Bulls used on cows
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Birdwell Redbird 7098 0558ET
Redbird is a Red Baron son out of 7098. His sire group made the top five in both the growth and feed test; only one other bull in this test accomplished the same feat. He’s a trait leader for CE, BW, SC, SCF, MCE, UDDR, TEAT, MARB and all the indexes. Homozygous polled.
Birdwell Wall Street 0588ET
Wall Street is a son of Broadway and out of 7098. His sire group made the top five in the growth division and was in the top half of the test for every weigh period. Wall Street is a trait leader for WW, YW, SC, SCF, MM, MCE, UDDR, TEAT, CW, MARB and all the indexes. Homozygous polled.
Churchill Kingdom 128J ET
A son of All Around and out of 7098, Kingdom lived up to his CE and BW EPD with his sire group ranking in top half of the test at birth. Kingdom is a trait leader for CE, BW, SC, SCF, MM, MCE, UDDR, TEAT, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes. Homozygous polled.
Churchill Red Thunder 133J ET
Red Thunder is full brother to Kingdom and the fourth son of 7098 in this test. Red Thunder’s sire group ranked in the top five for end-product merit and came close to making the top five in the feed test, where they were the low-intake sire group. Accordingly, he is trait leader for CW, REA, MARB and CHB$, while still being a trait leader for SC, SCF, MM, UDDR, TEAT and BMI$ and BII$. Homozygous polled.
EFBeef BR Validated B413
Validated served as one of the reference sires in the cow group. True to form, his sire group came to the top for MARB. His sire group was the only one that graded 100% in the upper two-thirds of Choice and higher. Validated’s influence will be long lasting in the breed. You will find he also has ties to several of bulls used in this test. He’s a trait leader for SCF, MM, MCE, UDDR, REA, MARB and all the indexes. Homozygous polled.
EFBeef C615 Resolved H615
Resolved is a son of Resolute C615 that stacks the famed Mabel cow family and the mother of Validated together. His sire group finished second for backfat and in the top half of the test for ribeye area. Accordingly, he is uniquely a trait leader for FAT, REA, MARB and CHB$, while still offering trait leading MCE, MCW, UDDR, TEAT and BII$. Homozygous polled.
L III NCC E158 Resolute 2058
Resolute 2058 is a son of E158 and out of a tested X651 daughter that ties together and lines up a pedigree full of maternal excellence. Accordingly, 2058 ranks in the top 2% or higher for SCF, UDDR, TEAT, BMI$ and BII$, while still ranking in the top 10% for CHB$.
OR L574 Groundbreaker B945
Groundbreaker is a horned bull with a strong phenotype. I’ll never forget seeing him for the first time at Olsen’s. He’s another son of L574 and out of a 3027 daughter that goes back to DS Beef 9059 and 552. His sire group ranked in the top five for both the feed and carcass test, making him one of only two bulls to do so in this test. He writes an intriguing genetic profile.
Schu-Lar Asset 36F
Asset 36F served as the other reference sire in this test and is a son of 88X and the famed Vivian cow family. Just as his genetic profile indicates, Asset’s sire group performed near the top in the feed test and was the best sire group for backfat. Asset is a trait leader for DMI, MCW, UDDR, TEAT, FAT and MARB.
Bulls used on cows (cont.)
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Schu-Lar Sustainable 101
Sustainable is another son of E158 who also goes back to the famed Vivian cow family with a shot of 3027. His sire group ranked in the top five for both the growth and carcass test — ranking first at weaning and earning the prize as the highest grading group for Prime percentage. His genetic profile is in the top 1% for WW, CW, MARB and all the indexes. He will add the pounds of Prime.
SHF Houston D287 H086
Houston is a son of Daybreak and out of a 20Z daughter whose sire group was the only one to rank in the top five in all aspects of the test. His calves were heavy at every weigh period and tied together the best adjusted feed-to-gain conversion. His profile offers elite growth potential as he is a trait leader for WW, YW and CW, combined with trait-leading SC, UDDR, REA, MARB, BMI$, BII$ and CHB$. Homozygous polled.
WFF F803 Tried N True H010
Just like his name indicates, Tried N True is by a really predictable pedigree. His sire F803 is by Tested X651 and out of a maternal sister to Genesis, Grady and Garfield. On the maternal side, the mother of Tried N True is a CEO that goes back to Proficient N093. His sire group finished in the top half of the test for YW, DMI, HCW, MARB and Prime percentage. His genetic profile is in the top 5% or better for M, CW, MARB and all the indexes. Homozygous polled.
Whitehawk 590F Judd 644JET
Judd is a son of Vanguard out of a Warrior x 4010 daughter — 4010 is a full sister to 4013 and 4020 from the Innisfail program. His sire group rang the bell in the feed test portion of the test. Judd’s genetic profile is in the top 25% or better of the breed for DMI, SC, MCW, UDDR, TEAT, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes. Homozygous polled.
Whitehawk 593F Cosmos 672J ET
Cosmos is also a son of Vanguard out of a full sister to the mother of Judd. Cosmos’ sire group ranked the best for the growth and carcass test of the 2023-born Olsen Ranches test with 38% of them grading Prime. Cosmos’ genetic profile ranks in the top 20% or better for the breed for BW, WW, SC, M, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes.
Hereford EPDs
BW — Birth Weight
CE — Calving Ease-direct
CW — Carcass Weight
DMI — Dry Matter Intake
FAT — Rib Fat
M&G — Maternal Milk & Growth
MARB — Marbling
MCE — Material Calving Ease
MCW — Mature Cow Weight
MM — Maternal Milk
REA — Ribeye Area
SC — Scrotal Circumference
SCF — Sustained Cow Fertility
TEAT — Teat Size
UDDR — Udder Suspension
WW — Weaning Weight
YW — Yearling Weight
Hereford Selection Indexes
BII$ — Brahman Influence Index
BMI$ — Baldy Maternal Index
CHB$ — Certified Hereford Beef
NRSP Nominations
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 of Hereford genetics 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 more details and the nomination form at Hereford.org/genetics/breedimprovement/nrsp
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2,488 Dams of Distinction Honored
The Dams of Distinction program recognizes superior cows in the breed and the cattle producers who manage them based on data submitted to the American Hereford Association (AHA). Efficient, fertile and productive females are the foundation of the most successful cow herds.
A cow receiving the Dam of Distinction honor meets the highest standards of commercial cattle production. The cow must do her job, but her owner must also manage the herd correctly to give her the opportunity to excel.
Only a few active cows are recognized. All females have the potential to be a Dam of Distinction, but only a small percentage fit the job description of an ideal cow year in and year out. For more information about the Dams of Distinction Program, visit Hereford.org, hover on “Genetics” and select “Recognition Programs.” Females attaining the Dam of Distinction status are recognized with “DOD” after their names on the AHA website.
South Dakota was home to 320 dams recognized in 2024, the most of any state in the nation. A list of the top 20 states and top 20 breeders with the most females recognized follows.
Top 20 States
To be honored as a 2024 Dam of Distinction, a cow must have:
1) Weaned a calf born since Jan. 1, 2023.
2) Produced at least three calves.
3) I nitially calved at 30 months of age or less.
4) H ad an interval between the first and second calves of no greater than 400 days. In addition, a 370-day calving interval must have been maintained after her second calf. The longer initial calving interval allows breeders to calve 2-year-old heifers prior to the mature cow herd.
5) H ad weaning records submitted to the AHA Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) program for every calf produced that was born before June 30, 2024.
6) H ad a progeny average 205-day adjusted weaning weight ratio of at least 105.
Top 20 Breeders
Alabama
Debter Hereford Farm, Horton
Darrell Hicks, Cullman
Mr. & Mrs. William Pope, Grand Bay
Shady Side Farm LLC, Five Points
Arkansas
Allen Bros. Farm LLC, Prattsville
Nancy Halford, Batesville
Nicholson Farms, Searcy
Southern Arkansas Un., Magnolia
Sugg Hereford Ranch, Huntsville
Triple S Ranch, Grannis
California
Bobby & Heidi Mickelson, Santa Rosa
Jamie Mickelson, Santa Rosa
O'Reilly Polled Herefords, San Luis Obispo
Gino Pedretti, El Nido
Gino Pedretti Jr, El Nido
Gino Pedretti III, El Nido
Rollingwood Ranch, Potter Valley
Sonoma Mountain Herefords, Santa Rosa
Weimer Cattle Co., Susanville
Colorado
Bar 2 S Ranch, Sanford
Clinton Clark, Karval
Cline Herefords, Wiley
Coleman Herefords, Westcliffe
Colorado State Un., Ft. Collins
Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle
John Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle
Coyote Ridge Ranch, LaSalle
Fuchs Ranch Herefords, Del Norte
Gilmar Ranch, Hamilton
Leroux Herefords, Hotchkiss
Nick Meagher, Antonito
Maggie Reid, Ordway
Sidwell Herefords, Carr
Connecticut
Double H Acres, Broad Brook
Delaware
Gunner Whitehead, Townsend
Georgia
Roy Barnes, Marietta
Fowler Farm, Carnesville
Greenview Polled Hereford Farms Inc., Screven
Paul Harris, Screven
Innisfail Farm, Madison
Thomas Mead Jr., Midville
Taylor Neighbors, Americus
T-Bone Ranch, Sandersville
Twelve Stones Farm, White Plains
Idaho
Shane Alder, Melba
Anderson Livestock, Gooding
Cedar Butte Land & Livestock, Blackfoot
Piper Colyer, Bruneau
Colyer Herefords, Bruneau
Eagle Canyon Ranch, Buhl
Layne Elkington, Idaho Falls
Elkington Polled Herefords, Idaho Falls
Jack & Colleen Filipowski, Sandpoint
JBB Herefords, Gooding
JBB/AL Herefords, Gooding
John J. Stephenson & Sons, Salmon
Johnson Polled Herefords, Craigmont
Lancaster Livestock LLC, Jerome
Lydia Shaw, Caldwell
Shaw Cattle Co. Inc., Caldwell
Udy Cattle Co., Rockland
Wooden Shoe Farms, Blackfoot
Illinois
Bakerville Cattle Co., Timewell
Jeffrey Fane, Sterling
Fauths Polled Herefords, New Athens
Heyen Farms, Medora
Paul & Elvia Johnson, Rockford
Derek Kitchell, Mt. Sterling
Marshall Ross, Simpson
Ronnie McCaskill, Clayton
Chance Meteer, Benent
Travis Meteer, Athens
Meteer Farms, Blue Mound
Miller Cattle Co., Oblong
Oak Hill Farm, Mason City
Paquette Hereford Ranch, St. Anne
Betsy & Randy Pech, Lincoln
Perks Ranch, Rockford
Pleasant Acres Farm, Marengo
Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords, Waterloo
Thousand Hills Herefords, Stockton
Indiana
A&H Herefords, Plymouth
Able Acres, Wingate
E. Hoyt Stuckey & Sons, Vincennes
Matthew Elzemeyer, Richmond
Elzemeyer Polled Herefords, Richmond
Hazel Franzkowiak, Corydon
Gerber Polled Herefords, Richmond
Greives Herefords, West Lafayette
Landrum Family Farms Inc., Warren
Satrom Farms, Denver
Iowa
BJK Herefords, Vinton
Buell F. Jackson & Sons, Mechanicsville
Braden Chick, Muscatine
Evie Franzkowiak, Corydon
Kate Franzkowiak, Corydon
Lily Franzkowiak, Corydon
Furlong Cattle Co., Letts
Bill Goehring, Libertyville
Hereford HQ, Diagonal
Johnson Hereford Farm, Milford
K7 Herefords, Lockridge
Lenth Herefords, Postville
Maple Glen Farm, Princeton
Mariah Miller, Hinton
Nossaman Bros., Pella
Ohrt Polled Herefords, Haverhill
Brent Petersen, Dewitt
Cody Powell, Blue Grass
Reed Powell, Blue Grass
Sheriff Polled Herefords, Orient
Stickley & Sons, Parkersburg
Sunrise Polled Herefords, Sperry
Wiese & Sons, Manning
Kansas
Alexander Farms, Gypsum
B&D Herefords, Claflin
Blackjack Herefords, Fredonia
Bookcliff Herefords, Russell
Brannan & Reinhardt, Otis
Broken B Herefords, Natoma
Cornerstone Ranch LLC, Independence
Jalyn Davis, Maple Hill
Davis Herefords, Maple Hill
Dustin Denton, Blue Rapids
Wesley Denton, Blue Rapids
Jim Douthit, St. Francis
Douthit-Downey Land & Cattle, St. Francis
Davey Dukart, Hutchinson
Evans Hereford Farms, Fall River
Mike Flory, Lawrence
Frank Hug & Sons, Scranton
G & R Polled Herefords, Marysville
GLM Herefords, Marysville
Granzow Herefords, Herington
Graves Cattle Co., Buffalo
Robby Gray, Hutchinson
John Gustafson, Junction City
Tava Gustafson, Junction City
Gustafson Herefords, Junction City
H Bar Ranch, Modoc
Audrey Hambright, Chapman
Jamison Herefords, Quinter
Ben Jensen, Courtland
Casey Jensen, Courtland
Cody Jensen, Courtland
Jessica Jensen, Courtland
Kevin Jensen, Courtland
Kirk Jensen, Courtland
Katherine Krauss, Russell
Mader Farms, Hoxie
Brent McClayland, Alma
Menke Polled Herefords, Morrowville
Alexander & Mariam Mih, Chanute
Alexander D. & Alison Mih, Chanute
Oleen Bros., Dwight
Oleen Cattle Co., Falun
Reed Polled Herefords, Clifton
Ringer Herefords, Waterville
Sandhill Farms LLC, Haviland
Schlatter Herefords, Altamont
Callie Schmidt, Blue Rapids
Lexi Schmidt, Blue Rapids
Spencer Schmidt, Blue Radids
Schu-Lar Polled Herefords, Lecompton
Spring Hill Hereford Farms, Blue Rapids
TS Herefords & Quarter Horse Ranch, Hamilton
Umberger Polled Herefords, Rozel
VJS Polled Herefords, Hays
Walnut Grove Farm, Agenda Woodbury Farms, Quenemo
Kentucky
Beckleys Herefords, Irvine
Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick
DRS Herefords, Guston
George Horton, Monticello
JMS Polled Herefords, Knifley
JTP Farms, Utica
Dale Stith, Mays Lick
Louisiana
Bovinost LLC, Sibley
Fannin Polled Hereford, Jonesboro, GT Bar Cattle Co. LLC, Schriever Hickory Hill Farms, Marksville
Why-Oh-Why Farm, Mt. Hermon
Maryland
Samuel Hunter, Hagerstown Lindsey Jacobs, Gambrills
Michigan
Riley Derks, Fremont
Grand Meadows Farm, Ada
Kreh's Hereford Farm, Hemlock Fox Loney, Ada
Loveland Polled Herefords, Jackson
Ronald MacNaughton, Grand Ledge
Maple Lane Farm Group LLC, Alto
Cody Reaume, Fremont
Phil & Chris Rottman, Fremont
Ventura Farm, Bath
Minnesota
Jody & Brandon Anderson, Comfrey
Maddison Beissel, Hampton
Roy Bell, Staples
Bremer Polled Herefords, Zumbro Falls
Cardinal Creek Cattle Co., Willmar
DaKitch Hereford Farms, Ada
Marty Delaney, Lake Benton
Nicholas Delaney, Lake Benton
Delaney Herefords Inc., Lake Benton
Dose Family Herefords, Arlington
Jared & Makayla Flower, Holloway
James Hanson, Comfrey
Harv's Happy Herefords, Hanley Falls
Hilton Herfers, Swatara
William Isaacson, Park Rapids
Jones Farms, Le Sueur
Matthew Kitchell, Ada
Klages Herefords, Ortonville
Krogstad Polled Herefords, Fertile
Marty & Julie Malin Family, Peterson
Steven & Keely Neil, Northfield
Jeffrey & Bonnie Reed, Hampton
Scott & Melissa Runck, Avoca,
Daryl Rupprecht, Thief River Falls
Lester Schafer, Buffalo Lake
Schwier Farms, Fountain
Williams Hilltop Farms, Rushford
Mississippi
Bayou Pierre Farm, Wesson
Crooked Letter Cattle Co., Hickory
Flat Creek Farm, Lucedale
Kin Growers, Rolling Fork
Joe A. Waggoner LLC, Cathage
Jones Farms LLC, Brandon
Ladner Farms, Saucier
McGuffee Polled Herefords, Mendenhall
Ron Melancon, Woodville
Rylie Melancon, Woodville
Stran Melancon, Woodville
Missouri
AMR Cattle Co., Altenburg
Bade's Polled Herefords, Augusta
Hunter Barclay, Lebanon
Mary Beeson, Ozark
Bonebrake Hereford Farm, Springfield
Rob & Cindy Brown, Neosho,
Kenneth & Carleen Buchanan, Higginsville
Butler Polled Herefords, Republic
Mike & Cathy Choate, Pleasant Hope
Circle Y Herefords, Rich Hill
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout
Day's Family Farm, Pilot Grove
Diamond B Herefords, Skidmore
Duvall Polled Herefords, Lockwood
Hannah Evans, Squires
Rebekah Evans, Squires
Evans Hereford Ranch, Squires
Falling Timber Farm, Marthasville
Gregory Polled Herefords, Houstonia
Greyson Grooms, Aurora
Harding Bros. Herefords, Ridgeway
Heiman Herefords, Russellville
Holmes Hereford Farm, Wheaton
IMO Polled Herefords, High Hill
Johnson Cattle Co., Alton
Journagan Ranch - Missouri State Un., Mountain Grove
Kaczmarek Cattle Co., Rolla
Kaczmarek Herefords, Springfield
Kauflin Farms, Bonne Terre
KK Polled Hereford Kattle, Tipton
Laze D Herefords, Jerico Springs
Leimer Farms, Jackson
Lizzie's Polled Herefords, Jackson
Rhett McMillen, Walnut Grove
Mead Farms, Barnett
Elisabeth Nation, Vandalia
Nation Polled Hereford, Vandalia
Nichols Land & Cattle LLC, Robertsville
Craig Reed, Green Ridge
Makayla Reynolds, Huntsville
Reynolds Herefords, Huntsville
Shelby Lager Farms, Maryville
Eric Shoenberger Jr., Aurora
Shoenberger Polled Herefords, Aurora
Simon Polled Herefords, Excelsior Springs
Rick & Laurie Steinbeck, Hermann
Skyler Storie, Conway
Sweiger Farms, Weatherby
Eddie Watson, Cabool
Shaun Watson, Cabool
Whispering Winds Farm, Independence
Wilde & Schanzmeyer, St. Elizabeth
Wirthmor Polled Herefords, Willow Springs
Jordan & Whitney Witt, Phillipsburg
Yankee Hereford Farms, Warrensburg
Montana
Anchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn
Bar Star Cattle, Musselshell
Beery Land & Livestock Co., Vida
Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan
Mark Cooper, Willow Creek
Curlew Cattle Co., Whitehall
Donald Dallas, Canyon Creek
Ace Diemert, Lothair
Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek
Ehlke Herefords, Townsend
Feddes Herefords, Manhattan
Holden Herefords, Valier
J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood
K & C Herefords, Deer Lodge
L Bar W Cattle Co., Absarokee
McMurry Cattle Co, Billings
Mohican West, Laurel
...Dams of Distinction continued from page 29
Rafter Ranch Inc., Wise River
Sidwell Ranch, Columbus
Storey Hereford Ranch, Bozeman
Heather Thomas, Gold Creek
Richard & Shirley Thomas, Gold Creek
Don Weaver, Big Sandy
Wichman Herefords, Moore
Nebraska
7 Mill Iron Ranch, Gerhing
Alfred Schutte & Sons, Guide Rock
Blueberry Hill Farms Inc., Norfolk
Joe Brockman, Lawrence
Bull Creek Cattle Co., Oshkosh
Bernard & Stacie Buzanowski, Arthur
Rachael Buzanowski, Arthur
Clarence Tegtmeier & Sons, Burchard
Lowell Fisher, Spencer
Eric Frenzen, Fullerton
Frenzen Polled Herefords, Fullerton
Helms Polled Herefords, Holbrook
High Point Herefords, Wolbach
Hilltop Hereford Ranch, Callaway
Hoffman Ranch, Thedford
Angela Huwaldt, Randolph
Huwaldts Herefords, Randolph
JB Ranch, Wayne
KEG Herefords, Valentine
Kester Herefords LLC, Clearwater
Kracke Herefords, De Witt
Frank Kucera, Litchfield
Landgren Ranch, Bartlett
Cooper Lindstrom, Elm Creek
Christopher Lutt, Battle Creek
Carlee Meeks, Taylor
Marshall Meeks, Taylor
Melchers Herefords Inc., Page
Monahan Cattle Co., Hyannis
Olsen Ranches Inc., Harrisburg
Orvil E. Kuhlmann & Sons, North Platte
Ridder Hereford Ranch, Callaway
Sachtjen Herefords, North Platte
James Satorie, Herman
Bailey Sellman, Crawford
Cola Skrdlant, Bladen
Lanham Skrdlant, Bladen
William Skrdlant, Bladen
Larry Stangle, Marsland
T W J Farms, Carroll
Trenton Schumm Herefords, Guide Rock
Upstream Ranch, Taylor
Valley Creek Ranch, Fairbury
Valley View Cattle Co., Kearney
Van Newkirk Herefords, Oshkosh
Ryan Windhorst, Syracuse
Windhorst Polled Herefords, Syracuse
XA Cattle, Moorefield
Nevada
Genoa Livestock LLC, Genoa
Lee Livestock Co., Spring Creek
Mrnak Herefords West, Minden
New Mexico
A/G Family Farm, Folsom
B&H Herefords, Mesilla
Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa
Corn Hereford Partnership, Roswell
Cornerstone Ranch Inc., Ft. Sumner
Hooper Cattle Co., Quemado
Bill King, Moriarty
West Star Ranch, Folsom
New York
Robert Church, Hoosick Falls
Timothy Dennis, Penn Yan
Mayer Cattle Farm, Salamanca
Emma Montross, Weedsport
Isabella Montross, Weedsport
Madelyn Montross, Weedsport
Grace Parker, Weedsport
John & Kathi Wagner, Catskill
North Carolina
Double J Farm LLC, Trap Hill
Four B Farm LLC, Shelby
Jim Love, Blowing Rock
North Carolina State Un., Raleigh
Terrace Farms, Lexington
W & A Hereford Farm LLC, Providence
North Dakota
4J Cattle Co., Glenburn
Jake Baumgarten, Belfield
Baumgarten Cattle Co., Belfield
Megan & Dustin Dukart, Richardton
EF1 Cattle Co., Carpio
Lindsey Courtney, Oakes
Aaron Friedt, Mott
Friedt Herefords, Mott
Helbling Herefords, Mandan
Jordahl Cattle Co. LLC, Fargo
Larry J. Behm & Family, Beulah
Midway Polled Herefords, Sheyenne
Bennett Mrnak, Bowman
Brent Mrnak, Bowman
Ellis Mrnak, Bowman
Layton Mrnak, Bowman
Robyn Mrnak, Bowman
Vance Mrnak, Bowman
Mrnak Herefords, Bowman
Olson Hereford Ranch, Argusville
Oscar Huso Jr. & Sons, Aneta
Pelton Polled Herefords, Halliday
Stroh Hereford Ranch, Killdeer
Stuber Herefords, Bowman
Stuber Ranch, Bowman
Zach & Larissa Tessier, Belfield
Lauren Topp, Grace City
Logan Topp, Grace City
Topp Herefords, Grace City
Jason Winter, Goodrich
Ohio
Earl & Cynthia Arnholt, Valley City
Rex Bradford, St. Marys
Broken Rock Farms, Bellville
Mark Brown, Bidwell
Cecil C. Jordan & Son, Dresden
Clear Fork Farms, Newark
Joe Daniels, Milford
Gene Steiner Management Co. Inc., Lebanon
Green Valley Farms, Sarahsville
Hill & Hollow Farms, Bradford
J & L Cattle Services, Jeromesville
John Pitt, Bellville
Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville
Weber Rose Farms LLC, Kimbolton
Wilson Stock Farm, Kensington
Oklahoma
Ashwood Cattle Co., Haskell
J.M. Birdwell, Fletcher
Broken Runnin R Ranch, Minco
Buford Ranches, Cleveland
Colton Castor, Vici
Double Seven Ranch LLC, Ft. Cobb
Express Ranches, Yukon
Leslie Joe Feerer, Fargo
Feerer & Feerer Inc., Fargo
Frans Hereford Ranch, Thomas
G4G Cattle, Sallisaw
Graft-Britton Ranch, Leedey
Headquarters Ranch, Carney
Brett Horn, Dover
Kroos Farms, Prague
Ryan Littau, Balko
Sam Littau, Balko
Mendel Hereford Ranch, Covington
Murrow Farms, Alva
Oklahoma State Un., Stillwater
P&R Herefords, Leedey
Secratt Farms, Tahlequah
Square G Ranch, Thomas
Betsy Sweiger, Edmond
Wild Horse Hill Ranch, Boynton
Z2A Farms, Bristow
Oregon
Bar One Ranch, Eugene
Alfred Calise, Powell Butte
...Dams
continued from page 31
F&V Cattle Co., Canby
Harrell Hereford Ranch, Baker City
Hibberds Hornless Herefords, Imbler
Donald Schafer, Baker City
Vollstedt Farms, Albany
Western Skies Herefords, La Grande
Pennsylvania
Dana Livestock, Tunkhannock
Flat Stone Lick, Marianna
Tara Hausner, Thomasville
Addison Heeter, Clarksburg
Emma Heeter, Clarksburg
Sheila Miller, Womelsdorf
Paul & Bette Slayton, Bedford
South Carolina
Fowken Farm, Jonesville
Norris Fowler Jr., Jonesville
McConnell Polled Herefords, Marietta
South Dakota
Pete & Laura Atkins, Tea
Bar JZ Polled Herefords, Holabird
Peyton Bischoff, Huron
Blacktop Farms, Mitchell
Bones Hereford Ranch, Parker
Keith Carmichael, Meadow
Kreth Herefords, Mitchell
Thomas & Cindy Kuiper, Canton
Landon Laible, Howard
LNJ Farms & Ranch, Aurora
Dwight Logterman, Spring Creek
Joseph McLennan, Belle Fourche
Dale Neu, Rockham
Blake Peskey, Iroquois
Mike & Lori Peskey, Iroquois
Rausch Herefords, Hoven
Rausch Ranching Service, Onaka
Ravine Creek Ranch, Huron
Ashlyn Roudabush, Mitchell
Ben Roudabush, Mitchell
Section 16 Cattle Co., Canton
Sleepy Hollow Farm, Centerville
Stuwe Herefords, Hoven
Thorstenson Hereford Ranch, Selby
Reese & Elly Jo Wagner, Redfield
Jocelyn Wagner, Redfield
Weston Wagner, Redfield
Woodcrest Farms, Cresbard
Zens Herefords, Mitchell
Tennessee
Billy Ashe, Selmer
Wesley Ashe, Stantonville
Candy Meadow Farms Inc., Lexington
Texas
Askew-Fisher Ranch, Sonora
B&C Cattle Co., Miami
Jim Darnell, El Paso
Rylee Barber Matheny, Channing
Barber Ranch, Channing
Austin Breeding, Miami
Case Ranch, Mertzon
Coates Ranch Co., Mertzon
Justin Dauer, Panhandle
Landon Doyle, Lantana
Doyle Hereford Ranch, Wolfe City
Dudley Bros., Comanche
Fracta Via Land & Cattle LLC, Spring
GKB Cattle, Desdemona
Indian Mound Ranch, Canadian
JP Family Limited Partnership, San Angelo
Knox Bros. Herefords, San Angelo
Kurtis Mathias, Mt. Pleasant
McMullin Ranch, Copperas Cove
Meischen Polled Herefords, Yorktown
ML Cattle, Dalhart
Morris Hereford Farms, Carthage
Noack Herefords LLC, Rockdale
Rocking Chair Ranch, San Angelo
Texas Stardance Beef, Hamilton
Wesley Theuret, Kenedy
Kurt & Jessica Thomas, Ropesville
of Distinction
Virginia
Bay Brook Farm, Maidens
Deer Track Farm, Spotsylvania
Greeno Farms, Louisa
Jessica Harrison, Broadway
Hereford Hollow Farm, Wytheville
Knoll Crest Farm, Red House
Meadow Ridge Farms Inc., Broadway
Quail Hollow Farm, Rixeyville
Rock Mills Herefords, Castleton
Stuckey Farms, Forest
Washington
Thaddeus & Amanda Baker, Elk
Jolene Bennett, Connell
Whitney Bennett, Connell
W.T. Bennett, Connell
Hagen Cattle & Hay Inc., Chewelah
J & J Livestock, Concrete
West Virginia
Terry Boggess, Franklin
Five Star Polled Herefords, Smithville
Grandview Hereford Farm, Beaver
Grassy Run Farms LLC, Winfield
Haught Bros., Harrisville
Knotts Hereford Farm, Fairmont
Pineridge Hereford Farm, Fairdale
Christopher Scott, Alderson
West Virginia Un., Morgantown
Wisconsin
Baker Polled Herefords, Elkhorn
Gavin Boettcher, Lake Mills
Gretta Boettcher, Lake Mills
Greylen Boettcher, Lake Mills
Blake Brancel, Endeavor
Bryce Brancel, Endeavor
Clarence Boettcher Family, Fairchild
Gaffney Family Cattle, Barneveld
Huth Polled Herefords, Oakfield
James Kypke, Loganville
Kenneth Kypke, Loganville
Larson Hereford Farm, Spring Valley
Lemar Polled Herefords, New Richmond
Jaydon Lietzau, Sparta
Jocelyn Lietzau, Sparta
Ty Lietzau, Sparta
James Pierce, Baraboo
Pierces Hereford Haven, Baraboo
SandRock Ranch, Benton
Emily Schulz, Iron Ridge
Shadow Ridge Ranch, River Falls
Sydney Spaeth, Cadott
Spaeth Farms, Cadott
Spruce Hill Polled Herefords, Deerfield
Steiny's Herefords, New Lisbon
Kevin Stork, New Richmond
Top-Ayr Herefords, Wisconsin Dells
Weber Livestock Co., Sullivan
Wepking Beef Farm, Highland
Whiskey Run Farms LLC, Cottage Grove
Wyoming
Samuel Birdsall, Torrington
Clayton Brown, Powell
Lloyd Brown, Powell
Largent & Sons, Kaycee
McClun Polled Herefords, Veteran
Ochsner Roth Cattle Co., Torrington
Sommers Herefords LLC, Pinedale
Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock
The Berry's, Cheyenne
Bell Ward, Sheridan
Ned & Jan Ward, Sheridan
Webo Herefords, Lusk
Bill Wilhelm, Sundance
HEREFORD AI SIRES INDEX
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The Non-Certificate AI Sires Program lowers the cost of using AI by eliminating the purchase of AI certificates on sires entered in the program. These sires are denoted by a special AI icon in this listing and in the 2024 AI Book.
The Sires of Distinction program — established in 2007 — recognizes superior Hereford bulls that sire efficient, fertile and productive females. To be honored as a Sire of Distinction, a bull’s daughters must have received at least seven Dams of Distinction awards.
See Page 28 for the criteria a cow must meet to be recognized as a Dam of Distinction or visit Hereford.org and click “Genetics” and select “Recognition Programs.”
Bulls attaining the Sire of Distinction status are noted with “SOD” after their names when doing an animal or expected progeny difference (EPD) inquiry on Hereford.org.
The 120 sires listed here were recognized as Sires of Distinction for
KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
KCF MISS TESTED C422 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
EXR BANKROLL 8130 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
CHURCHILL LADY 7189E ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION Y428 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
BR BENNETT OF 4070 2101 {HYP}
• Top 6% BW; Top 2% SCF; Top 3% MCE; Top 2% UDDER; Top 4% TEAT; Top 3% CWT; Top 1% REA; Top 1% MARB; Top 1% BMI$; Top 1% BII; Top 1% CHB
He only has one flaw - his short ears due to extremely cold weather at birth, hence his name Jack Frost. Powerful, well balanced, attractive, easy fleshing, and great structured. His dam is the super cow, 7098. Jack Frost reminds us so much of
Hereford History and Progress Up Close
World Hereford Conference pre-tour offers a rare opportunity.
“I’m excited for the World Hereford Conference because I think that no matter where you’re from, the love for Hereford cattle runs deep. The love for the breed spans oceans,” says Denise Loyning of L Bar W Cattle Co., Absarokee, Mont. “It’s going to be a once-ina-lifetime experience not only for folks displaying cattle but for those making the trip.”
Loyning is talking about the World Hereford Conference (WHC) tours before and after the event. As a stop on the pre-conference “Herefords in Big Sky Country” tour, she looks forward to showcasing their operation and Hereford cattle in the state.
“These tours before and after the conference in Kansas City are designed with the thought in mind of showing the great hospitality and the great progress that U.S. Hereford breeders have made,” says Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association (AHA) chief operating officer and director of breed improvement. “Whether you’re 100 miles away from the tour locations or thousands of miles away, we want you there.”
Montana is an apt place to set the stage for the WHC and tours. It is home to plenty of breed history and current-day breed leaders. The state is also commonly regarded as the fountainhead
of Line 1 Hereford cattle, founded in 1934 at USDA’s Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory in Miles City.
Montana ranked seventh among all states for bulls and females registered through the AHA during fiscal year 2023-24. It ranks sixth in the U.S. for the number of beef cows, with 1.3 million head as of Jan. 1, 2025 (4.5% of the U.S. total), according to the USDA Cattle report. In fact, cattle are key to making agriculture the largest industry in the state.
Besides having the opportunity to see globally recognized Hereford genetics and seedstock producers, visitors will meet tour hosts who have attended the WHC in other host countries. Along the way, participants can enjoy the Big Sky Country’s rugged, breathtaking beauty, which spans 147,042 square miles.
“I think the opportunity for all Hereford enthusiasts to make connections and interact with one another during these tours is going to be priceless,” Bedwell says. “I know of nowhere else you’re going to be able to spend time with a really great nucleus of Hereford breeders than on these tours, while getting to see some great Hereford cattle in the process.”
Big Sky Tour Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 16
1. Arrive in Billings, Mont.
Friday, Oct. 17
2. Tour NJW Polled Herefords, Decker, Mont. Evening event to be determined
Saturday, Oct. 18
Hereford cattle on display at Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE)
3. Tour L Bar W Cattle Co., Absarokee, Mont.
Sunday, Oct. 19
4. Tour Feddes Herefords, Manhattan, Mont.
5. Tour Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont.
6. Tour Storey Hereford Ranch, Bozeman, Mont., with Ehlke Herefords, Townsend, Mont. (7), as guests
8. Cooper Hereford Ranch, Willow Creek, Mont.
9. Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont. (at Cooper Herefords) Evening event at Cooper Hereford Ranch
Monday, Oct. 20
Explore Big Sky Country on your own Optional activities include:
10. Explore Yellowstone National Park, Gardiner, Mont.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Travel from Bozeman, Mont., to Kansas City, Mo.
For updates, please see WorldHerefordConference.com/Herefords-in-Big-Sky-Country
Aaron Glascock, General Manager 304-312-7060 / alglascoc@aol.com
Derik Billman, Herdsman 330-432-3267
Grandview
Hereford Farm
Quality Hereford Cattle
Ken and Chris Scott 2586 Grandview Rd. Beaver, WV 25813
Ken 304-573-0844
Chris 304-228-5524
chance37@suddenlink.net
Knotts Family 63 Henderson Ridge Road Fairmont, WV 26554
Dave 304-612-3795
Robert 304-265-0005 dnsk0603@gmail.com
Champions Crowned in Cowtown
Hereford exhibitors compete at Fort Worth Stock Show.
Herefords stepped into the showring in Cowtown for the historic Fort Worth Stock Show (FWSS) Feb. 3. Blake Nelson, Dearborn, Mo., evaluated the 120-head female show and 46-head bull show to name the Hereford champions.
“It’s been an honor, getting to judge the Herefords in Fort Worth,”
Nelson said. “It’s a true honor; it’s a historic show and a historic breed at this show.”
Annually, the Texas Hereford and Polled Hereford Associations celebrate show honorees. The polled show was named in honor of longtime Texas Hereford breeders, Meischen Polled
Herefords, and the horned show was held in memory of beef industry leader, Jarold Callahan.
Bull show champions
GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, topped the horned bull show and yearling
K JCS Handsome Jack 4815
Reserve grand and champion polled spring bull calf, Copeland and
C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET
Grand and champion horned yearling bull, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with a Jan. 10, 2023, son of ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.
B&C Stock Option 2300K
Reserve grand and champion horned senior bull, Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with a Dec. 2, 2022, son of B&C Stock Option 6026D ET.
Brahman
Hereford Beef index(CHB$).
BR GKB Lucchese L177 ET
Grand and champion polled intermediate yearling bull, Barber Ranch,
bull division with C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET, a Jan. 10, 2023, son of ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET. Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, grabbed the reserve grand champion horned bull banner with his champion senior bull, B&C Stock Option 2300K, a Dec. 2, 2022, son of B&C Stock Option 6026D ET.
BR GKB Lucchese L177 ET, a June 2, 2023, son of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, won the polled bull show. The winning entry, shown by Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, and GKB Cattle, first claimed top honors in the intermediate yearling bull division. K JCS Handsome Jack 4815, exhibited by Copeland and Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., and Kynsleigh Krebs, Gordon, Neb., was named the reserve grand champion polled bull. The April 10, 2024, son of Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, also won the spring bull calf division.
Female show champions
In the polled female show, Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., earned grand champion honors with BKCMCC Love Distinctive372LET, a Jan. 7, 2023, daughter of H The Profit 8426 ET, also named the junior yearling female champion. Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, showed the reserve grand champion polled female, PSC NCC Gaia 3008 ET, a March 2, 2023, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET, from the spring yearling division.
Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., led out KD Lucky For You 363L ET, the grand champion horned female.
The Gohrs’ entry is an April 20, 2023, daughter of BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET, which first won the spring yearling division. BR GKB RS Ruby L178 ET, a June 3, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, shown by Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, was named
the reserve grand champion polled female. She first won the intermediate yearling division.
Peyton and Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., showed the champion polled cowcalf pair, PCC New Mexico Lady 1107 ET, a March 20, 2021, daughter of JDH AH Standout 16G ET, and a November bull calf, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET. Reserve champion polled cow-calf pair honors went to KAKG Kick Off 205K ET, an April 5, 2022, daughter of T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, and a September heifer calf, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, exhibited by Hadley Dorris, Stephenville, Texas.
Other show highlights
GKB cattle was named the horned premier exhibitor, and Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., and Peyton and Libby Pérez claimed polled premier exhibitor
KD Lucky For You 363L ET
Grand and champion horned spring yearling female, Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with an April 20, 2023, daughter of BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET.
BR GKB RS Ruby L178 ET Reserve grand and champion horned intermediate yearling female, Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, with a June 3, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
BKCMCC Love Distinctive372LET Grand and champion polled junior yearling female, Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with a Jan. 7, 2023, daughter of H The Profit 8426 ET.
PSC NCC Gaia 3008 ET Reserve grand and champion polled spring yearling female, Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with a March 2, 2023, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET.
honors. Buck Cattle Co. also claimed polled premier breeder honors and shared horned premier breeder honors with B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas.
The Texas Hereford Association hosted the 55th annual Powerhouse Sale in conjunction with the 2025 FWSS on Feb. 1 — with 92 head of commercial Hereford and Hereford-influenced females grossing $245,000.
Visit Hereford.org for complete show results.
Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.
PCC New Mexico Lady 1107 ET
Champion polled cow-calf pair, Peyton and Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with a March 20, 2021, daughter of JDH AH Standout 16G ET, and a November bull calf, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET.
KAKG Kick Off 205K ET
Reserve champion polled cow-calf pair, Hadley Dorris, Stephenville, Texas, with an April 5, 2022, daughter of T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, and a September heifer calf, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Additional polled division results
Champion spring heifer calf: Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with BK My Sweetheart 4159M ET, by BK Red River H18 ET.
Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with GS Kellie M22 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Champion junior heifer calf: Gunnar and Fallon Gohr, Madras, Ore., with BK CMCC Money To Burn 446M ET, by H The Profit 8426 ET. Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Cara and Crew Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with GKB K102 Lady Hawk 4044, by GKB Conair K102 ET. Champion senior heifer calf: Mason Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 359 ET, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Everly Foster, Niles, Mich., with LCC J16 Miss Swifty 75L ET, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16.
Champion intermediate female: Henley and Beckett Barber, Amarillo, Texas, with BR GKB Sophie L176 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion intermediate female: Emma Lynn, Purcell, Okla., with ERL Ms Spice Girl 2304 ET, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Reserve champion spring yearling female: Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with Ella Jungle Queen 3010, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Reserve champion junior yearling female: Gage Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas, with HAWK Alyx 10L ET, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Reserve champion spring bull calf: Bowling Ranch, Newkirk, Okla., with RPC 143J 210 Fireball 410, by RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210. Champion junior bull calf: Madeline and Carlisle Braman, Refugio, Texas, with MC Talk To Me Goose 2420 ET, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.
Reserve champion junior bull calf: Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 8019 Sherman 4196 ET, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET. Champion senior bull calf: B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with B&C End Zone 3538L ET, by EF MF Longest Yard 19Z 228J ET.
Reserve champion senior bull calf: Libby and Peyton Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with PCC 7035 Persuaded 3344 ET, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
Reserve champion intermediate yearling bull: KH Herefords, Jacksboro, Texas, with KH Captain McCall 812L, by KH Felix 412F.
Champion yearling bull: McGuffee Polled Herefords, Mendenhall, Miss., and Michael Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with KRM 9160 Follow Me 8G L35 ET, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.
Reserve champion yearling bull: Ned and Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo.; Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Stratford, Okla.; Buck Cattle Co.; and Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., with NJW 119E 142 Proud 35L, by CRR 971 Levitate 142.
Additional horned division results
Champion spring heifer calf: Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 1314 Cher M127 ET, by BR GKB Winchester 1314.
Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFRKR Mercedes 2420 ET, by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.
Champion junior heifer calf: Kristin and Miranda Hansen, Checotah, Okla., with BK VC Memory Maker 463M ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Bailey and Shelby Pearl, DuQuoin, Ill., with BP SP EF 2296 Ren 4M ET, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Champion senior heifer calf: Callie Harris, Canton, Texas, with BK Luxury Points 3046L ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Kinley and Cally Copeland, Nara Visa, N.M.; GKB Cattle; and Copeland and Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., with AC 124Y Kinley Saige 3720 ET, by BR Copper 124Y.
Reserve champion intermediate female: Emma Lynn, Purcell, Okla., with ERL Ms Spice Fancy 2303 ET, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Reserve champion spring yearling female: Mason Collins, Lewisburg, Tenn., with JCS 1107 Mary Kate 3588, by H5 906 Domino 1107.
Champion junior yearling female: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 88X Sancho Lass 3022, by ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.
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Regenerative RANCHING Plotting Pasture Progress
| by Laura Nelson
Regenerative RANCHING Regenerative RANCHING
Set up a system to benchmark and track improvements in soil and pasture health.
Bare ground often offers significant opportunity to increase grazing area within existing pastures. In fact, Jim Johnson, Noble Research Institute product delivery manager, says it is common to find 30% bare ground in pastures.
“If you’re able to work toward management principles that will help cover that 30%, then you just earned 30% more acres to operate on for free,” Johnson says. He adds that most producers don’t realize they’re giving up so much production.
The good news is that you can reclaim bare-ground acres by putting a priority on soil health and using regenerative grazing. It starts with knowing where things stand currently and where you want to go. That’s why Johnson recommends adding a simple, five-minute task to your spring to-do list: setting up monitoring sites or transects to establish a consistent location to observe and measure your land management progress.
A monitoring transect is a line between two marked points, along which you measure or take samples up and down the length of a tape measure stretched between the points. Marking a single-point monitoring location will also work. You may also want to add a grazing exclosure, a small, fenced area inside a grazing unit that livestock cannot access (see Five Ways to Use a Simple Grazing Exclosure).
Where and when to monitor
Whether you set up a transect or stationary point, spring is an ideal time to establish the site, Johnson says.
The most important part is selecting the site, which ideally represents the ranch or that particular pasture. More than one location might be required. For instance, if you have upland and bottom
ground or introduced and native forages or different soil types, you may want to select monitoring locations that represent those differences.
Make sure the location you select is not impacted by gates, fence lines, water tanks, livestock trails or other factors that would influence the area you’re monitoring. Consider other nonmanagement impacts on the location. As an example, does it intermittently flood or have a pipeline running nearby?
“The key is to find a location where your management is the primary factor that has the ability to impact that land,” Johnson says.
Start by making some base observations and establish the frequency you’d like to monitor the location. Some producers want to record observations at the height of the cool growing season and the height of the warm growing season. Others may choose quarterly monitoring, with one for each season. Johnson says he’s satisfied with annual observations, “because a lot of these things we’re monitoring change very slowly.”
Set a reminder on your phone or note the monitoring dates on your calendar to keep you on track.
What and how to monitor
Decide how you want to mark your monitoring location. You may set a t-post, drop a GPS pin on your smartphone or use a landmark as your reference point, such as starting at the gate and stepping off 100 paces due north to arrive at your monitoring point.
Determine what you want to monitor at each location. The possibilities are endless, but Johnson suggests keeping it realistic and practical as to how much data you’ll collect and put to good use.
Measuring bare ground is an easy place to start, and it’s one pasture characteristic you might be able to measurably impact within one growing season. A simple way to measure bare ground is the step method. Take either 10 or 100 steps (these numbers make the math easy). For each step, record if your foot is on covered soil or bare ground. Then, some simple math gives you the percentage of bare ground. Other common measurements to make and record include plant species diversity, soil test results from soil samples, soil compaction or soil structure, soil color, animal diversity, root depth and brush encroachment. Several smartphone apps can help identify plants at your monitoring location or evaluate soil coverage. Even just using a shovel to look at soil and root characteristics is a good place to start. For larger landscape monitoring,
Photo courtesy of Rob Mattson Noble Research Institute Fencing
such as evaluating brush encroachment over time, consider standing at your monitoring point and taking a photo toward the horizon in each cardinal direction or capturing drone footage or satellite imagery from the same height and location each time.
Next, determine your recording method. It may be simply a notebook where you record observations and insert data from testing results. Some ranchers find recording data points or notes on a calendar or day planner convenient, while others take photos on their cellphone to file into digital folders or print them out to insert into paper records.
Using the information
Whatever you choose to monitor, use the information you gather as a place to start asking yourself, “If my overall goal is to improve my resources, how can I follow the soil health principles to get there?”
The measurements listed above may be observations otherwise easily overlooked during the daily ranching rush and to-do list.
“The fact that we’re out there monitoring, observing, intentionally thinking about these things is so powerful,” Johnson says. “It doesn’t have to be an overly scientific process. Whatever you choose to do has to be simple and repeatable, something you’ll stick with and actually do.”
The monitoring data becomes part of your land management legacy, leaving a record from which future generations can learn. In a business where many factors are beyond your control, monitoring may also add a sense of accomplishment as you branch out and try new management techniques.
“There is that little dopamine hit that comes with achieving a goal, having it in black and white on paper that says, ‘Here’s where we started, and here’s where we’ve gone, and I know for sure I’m making progress,’” Johnson says. “That encourages us to keep going.”
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 Hereford World and Baldy Advantage, as well as in special 1881 podcasts, at Hereford.org. Additional regenerative resources and past articles in the series are also at Noble.org.
Laura Nelson is a freelance agriculture journalist based in western Nebraska.
Five Ways to Use a Simple Grazing Exclosure
A grazing exclosure is perhaps the simplest method to help see the potential of our land’s production, according to Will Moseley, Noble Research Institute product delivery manager, and Steve Swaffar, Noble regenerative ranching advisor. They explain a grazing exclosure is a small, fenced area inside a grazing unit that livestock cannot access, which provides the rancher a direct view of what and how much was grazed outside of the exclosure.
“We get in our routine, we overlook things or don’t see what’s really out there,” Moseley says. “But once we stop and put up an exclosure and take a fresh look at what’s going on, we can learn a lot.”
He recommends fencing off an area between 3 feet by 3 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet. Build it with whatever you have available — four cattle panels work well or try a 16-foot hog panel bent into a square or circle, anchored by a t-post. Be sure it’s tall enough that your cattle can’t access the forage above, below or through the fencing. Sunlight also needs to penetrate the exclosure to allow photosynthesis. Select a location in your pasture that is a good representation of the forage growing there — not the best, but not the worst — and near a regularly trafficked area. Avoid actual pathways to the water tank or gates or close to a fence line and set up the exclosure before you graze the surrounding pasture or paddock.
Putting your exclosure to work
Swaffar and Moseley offer five ways to use an exclosure as a powerful assessment of your grazing potential.
Potential forage production and animal consumption — At the end of the grazing event, measure the amount of forage standing in the exclosure against what’s left outside to quickly assess what your animals consumed. This is the biggest reason for an exclosure, according to Swaffar: “You really want to know what the potential forage production was in that pasture and if you actually took the best advantage of it.”
What your livestock actually eat — Count and note the number and types of plant species within the grazing exclosure and compare that observation with what you see outside the exclosure after a grazing event. “If you’re seeing certain plants inside the exclosure not occurring outside, that’s probably telling you that your animals are selecting that species. They’re grazing it out,” Moseley says. “You may want to change when you graze that paddock or give it more recovery time.”
Regrowth potential in grazing versus haying — If one of your goals is to reduce fuel inputs and tractor time by allowing livestock to harvest more of what you grow versus baling it, a grazing exclosure can quantify varying regrowth rates. You could start with two exclosures and cut one down to a mowed height, then compare plant growth and recovery among three scenarios: no harvest, livestock harvest and mechanical harvest.
Compare the grazing habits of different livestock — Use an exclosure to help observe the differences in grazing patterns and preferences between species and classes of livestock in similar pasture conditions.
Understand the role wildlife pressure plays in pasture potential — If you’re having trouble growing a cover crop or reestablishing native grasses in a pasture, a grazing exclosure helps answer whether it failed because the seeds didn’t germinate or wildlife grazed it out before you had a chance to see it flourish.
Keeping track of your observations
In each of these scenarios, record how many different species you see inside and outside the exclosure. Measure how much forage is growing inside the exclosure, either by visual assessment or by clipping and weighing, to know the potential. Keep notes and take photos of the exclosure from the same spot before, during and after the grazing event.
“What’s really fun about this is that once you set one up, you start to get curious and excited about it,” Swaffar says. “That’s why it’s such a powerful observational tool.”
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Increasing EPD Accuracy
Phenotypes combined with genomics paint the clearest prediction picture.
by Katie Maupin Miller
Genomics have offered Hereford breeders a way to identify exceptional genetics more quickly and accurately since the American Hereford Association (AHA) launched genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) in 2012 after working with the scientific community and the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) to build its own training and validation population.
As Matthew Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor and beef genetics Extension specialist, penned in the Value of Collecting Phenotypes: “The inclusion of genomic predictors into National Cattle Evaluations (NCE) offers an exciting and powerful tool to increase the rate of genetic gain by increasing accuracy of EPD, particularly of young animals, and by reducing the generation interval if younger sires are used more heavily.”
As the use of genomics has become more common within the livestock industry over the last
decade, William Herring, livestock geneticist and co-owner of 111 Farms, Whigham, Ga., notes that genomic data consistently enhances the genetic trend for specific traits by 30% year over year across all species. The dairy industry, for example, has used genomic-enhanced performance data to select animals that drove widespread and dramatic industrywide improvement. However, these genomic models cannot stand alone.
Genotypes alone can’t function in the long term he says, explaining that continuously collected phenotypes are necessary to train prediction models over time.
As Spangler notes, genotyping animals does not replace the need for phenotyping. Doing so inherently limits the upper bound of accuracy far below what is possible if additional phenotypes are collected. Genomic predictors should serve as an additional source of information for EPD calculations, not the complete picture.
“Phenotypes plus genotypes equal an ideal situation,” wrote Leoma Wells, founder and operator of Data Genie LLC, in Hereford World article, Not all Traits are Created Equal. “Geneticists need a random population of actual observed data to analyze and compare against genotypes to isolate which single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) correspond with an expressed phenotype.”
As Wells notes, collecting standardized phenotypic data within a contemporary group will help boost the accuracy of the genetic evaluations on any related animals.
Improved accuracy is one of two tremendous benefits that Spangler
sees from the continued collection of phenotypic data to support genomic evaluation; the second is establishing a training population.
Added accuracy through training
As Spangler writes, a genomic test’s effect on EPD accuracy is related to how much genetic variation the marker test explains. The proportion of explained genetic variation is referred to as %GV. Even when the %GV is exceptionally large, the corresponding Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) accuracy is relatively low, suggesting that genomics may add additional information but alone are far from a perfect predictor of an animal’s genetic merit.
While genomic predictors may increase EPD accuracy through GE-EPDs, in isolation, they do not increase the BIF accuracy to high levels, which is considered the standard for all U.S. beef breeds. An animal must have progeny with phenotypic data reported to continue to build the accuracy of its EPDs. See Table 1, which shows the relationship between genetic correlation — the correlation between the predicted and true genetic merit, %GV and BIF accuracy.
For an Association to accurately fold genomic evaluations into its performance evaluations, it must have a training and validation population, just as AHA established in 2012. As Spangler notes, these animals ideally have moderate- to high-accuracy EPDs with several progeny’s phenotypic data reported to the Association. If an Association is missing routine phenotypic data collection,
Table 1: The relationships between true accuracy (r), proportion of genetic variation explained (%GV), and Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) accuracy.
the initial training of the genomic evaluation will be problematic.
Likewise, even after a genomic evaluation is incorporated into a breed’s performance predictions, these genomic predictions must be “retrained” overtime. This means, newly selected animals are routinely being measured for phenotypic traits to build an EPD’s accuracy while also providing more information to create even more reliable genomic predictions.
Reducing risk
By constantly informing genomic evaluations with a population’s phenotypic data, the GE-EPDs will improve and help producers more quickly select younger genetic outliers and breed changers, hastening the pace of genetic process.
“Implementation of genomicenhanced EPDs has allowed our breeding program to greatly accelerate the performance of
our cattle. Traits such as growth (yearling weight) can be assessed around one year quicker versus data collection, carcass traits are about two years quicker, and maternal traits approximately three years quicker,” explains Mark Herring, co-owner of 111 Farms.
With more than 22,000 genes inherited from both an animal’s sire and dam, even flushmates can have genetic variation falling along a bell curve. While most siblings’ genetic potential would land safely in the realm of as-expected, there will also be poor performers and exceptional progress-driving outliers. Adding genomics into evaluations shrinks these bell curves with added accuracy (see Figure 1), and backing up genomic models with phenotypic data increases the evaluation’s accuracy.
“These investments into data collection impact your EPDs by increasing accuracy. Increased
accuracy ultimately results in more validated, superior genetics to offer your commercial customers, effectively minimizing their risk,” Wells says.
Genomics also enables faster and more accurate genetic prediction of traits that are difficult to measure quickly, such as carcass traits. But these evaluations must be constantly informed by phenotypic data to ensure their accuracy. Genomics can’t replace phenotypic data but should work with it to push genetic improvement.
“While these gains in accuracy are impressive, particularly for non-parent animals, it is clear that genomic information alone cannot ‘prove’ a sire,” Spangler says.
Editor’s Note: Find the Value of Collecting Phenotypes factsheet at ebeef.org
Genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) allow commercial and seedstock producers to make more reliable selections and breeding decisions on younger animals. Each animal tested is recognized with the American Hereford Association GE-EPD logo when searching EPDs at Hereford.org
Figure 1: Probability of a given EPD for birth weight, based on whether an animal has been genotyped (black line) or not (brown line).
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Stepping into Sustainability
Assessing the Fit
Sorting through sustainability standards that matter to beef producers.
With growing pressure to demonstrate responsible practices, using various sustainability standards and certifications could provide a clearer path for livestock operations looking to enhance their sustainability story. The problem is there are hundreds of programs out there and no real national standard. Still, some organizations are doing their best to create standards that make sense for beef producers. In this month’s column, I’ll discuss some of these along with some potential reasons why they might be worth your research and consideration.
Notable livestock sustainability standards
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards provide a framework for sustainability reporting, helping livestock producers measure and disclose their environmental and social impact. GRI Standards are used across multiple industries and are well-recognized by customers in the food world.
Sustainability Accounting Standards board sets industry-specific sustainability accounting guidelines that help livestock producers track key issues like emissions, water usage and animal welfare.
Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef established sustainability principles for the beef industry, focusing on land use, emissions, water management and animal welfare.
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) provides voluntary, outcome-based metrics to help beef producers measure their sustainability performance. Covering areas such as resource efficiency, animal well-being and worker safety, these metrics allow
producers to improve sustainability without imposing rigid requirements. As has been noted before, the American Hereford Association is a USRSB member.
Fair Trade Certified (livestock products) ensures that livestock products meet high standards for ethical labor practices, environmental protection and sustainable resource use. Certified producers may be able to gain access to unique premium markets and appeal to consumers who prioritize ethical sourcing.
More consumers are looking for sustainably raised meat and dairy, and retailers are responding by requiring or requesting sustainability certifications from their suppliers.
— Sarah Beth Aubrey
Why these standards matter
It’s important to note that most standards today are not legally required for U.S. livestock producers. Unlike environmental regulations enforced by agencies like the EPA or animal welfare laws overseen by the USDA, these standards are voluntary frameworks.
However, there are reasons you should care about or be interested in some of these programs.
Market access and consumer demand – More consumers are looking for sustainably raised meat and dairy, and retailers are responding by
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requiring or requesting sustainability certifications from their suppliers. This could help with market access and brand differentiation.
Regulatory preparedness and risk reduction – Using standards could align your operation with existing and potential future regulations and reduce legal risks or help avoid environmentally-related penalties.
Operational efficiency and cost savings – One of the most important benefits of putting your operation through a standard qualifications program could come in the efficiencies you immediately see, such as optimizing water usage, reducing feed costs and minimizing waste. Over time, these improvements lower operational expenses and enhance overall farm profitability.
Industry reputation and long-term viability – Livestock producers who adopt sustainability standards contribute to a positive public perception of the industry. It’s really a form of telling our story and then having a third party back up the facts. We know that demonstrating commitment to sustainability builds trust with stakeholders and end-customers.
At this point, sustainability measures and certifications (beyond profitability as a sustainability metric) come down to risk mitigation, operational efficiency and competitive edge. How this factors into your business plan takes time to sort out but may become an important aspect to consider.
Let’s continue the conversation.
Sarah Beth Aubrey is an entrepreneur and founder of Aubrey Coaching and Training (ACT). She can be reached at sarah@sarahbethaubrey.com.
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From the Field
In Passing
Patricia June Seuferer, 84, Milo, Iowa, passed Jan. 24.
She had been tenderly cared for by her family and died at her home, in her bed, on the farm where she had lived for 55 years. She was surrounded by her family and was so loved.
Patricia was born in Melcher, Iowa, on June 22, 1940, to Flossie and Willard Boles at their home. When Patricia was 18, she married 22-year-old Mervin Seuferer on Sept. 13, 1958. Together, over their 66 years of marriage, they built a life filled with love, hard work and devotion to their family. The couple farmed and raised five children while both worked full-time jobs in Des Moines, Iowa. Patricia’s dedication to her family was unwavering, and her love for them knew no bounds. She was also a friend and acquaintance to many Hereford breeders from her years of family involvement in the breed.
Patricia had many passions, including reading everything she could get her hands on, camping with friends and family at the Iowa State Fair and indulging in her favorite treats: deviled eggs, raspberry-flavored anything and York Peppermint Patties. She also had a talent for cross-stitching and spent many hours creating beautiful squares that were lovingly turned into quilts and gifted to family members. Patricia and Mervin enjoyed spending time in Arizona and Texas during the winter months.
Patricia was known for her strength, boldness and deep pride in her family. She always made sure her loved ones knew how proud she was of them and stood by them with a heart full of support. Her kindness and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Left to cherish Patricia’s memory are her husband, Mervin; five children, Rande (Linda) Seuferer, RaDonna Hunerdosse, Giles (Nancy)
Seuferer, Karla Alexander and Karma (Mike) Nielsen; 14 grandchildren: Grant Seuferer, Bryant (Rebekah) Seuferer, Brooke (Trent Verwers) Seuferer, Amanda (Jason) Maring, Justin (Lindsay) Hunerdosse, Jordan (Kirstie) Summers, Samuel Seuferer, Grace Seuferer, William Seuferer, Meredith (Marques) Reischl, Zachery (Jessica Barry) Alexander, Brody Alexander, Megan (Brad) Gee and Katelyn (Andrew) Kibbe; 16 great grandchildren: Valerie Verwers, Joanna Seuferer, Claire Hunerdosse, Anna Maring, Jewell Bowlin, Luke Hunerdosse, Jase Hunerdosse, Boden Hunerdosse, Marlei Reischl, Magnahni Reischl, Moses Reischl, Henry Gee, Charlie Gee, Jaxon Kibbe, Evelyn Kibbe and Millie Kibbe; and many more loving extended family members.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and her nine siblings: Kenneth Boles, Carroll Boles, Naomi Johnson Lopez, Keith Boles, Norman Boles, Marie Boles, Louise Boles, Lowell Boles and Norma Greubel.
Ann was born to Byron and Cleo Bartholomew on July 10, 1933, in Memphis, Tenn., the youngest of four children. Raised in Midtown Memphis, she graduated from Central High School and went on to study at Vanderbilt University where she met her future husband, Wallace Lee.
She was most notably a true example of a loving wife, a fiercely devoted mother and a remarkably talented and vibrant woman to her community. As a mother, she was deeply involved in her children’s lives as a substitute teacher, a PTA officer, a Girl Scout leader and a 4-H volunteer. Ann was once named Williamson County’s mother of the year. On the farm, she was known for riding a tractor baling hay and managing the financial operation of Triple L Ranch. She could be found most Saturdays for many years at the Triple L Ranch truck at the farmers market selling beef and laughingly engaging with customers who were her friends. She was as sophisticated and elegant as she was genuine and down-to-earth. Ann was deeply loved by all who knew her.
She loved the Lord with all of her heart and was a longtime member of Woodmont Christian Church. For the latter part of her life, Ann played piano and worshiped at Fernvale Community Church.
Her family was the center of Ann‘s life, and the Lee family was centered around her. She died peacefully on Valentine’s Day 2025 and was predeceased by her parents, her siblings and her husband, Wallace Leon Lee.
Ann and Wallace lived in Georgia and Virginia, while Wallace served in the U.S. Navy, and they settled in Nashville, Tenn., where he joined the family business, Lee Company. In 1964 they moved to Williamson County to their cattle farm, Triple L Ranch, where Ann and Wallace raised their five children and created a life for their family centered around their love for each other and their children.
She is survived by her children: Cynthia Lee (Lisa Preston), Carol Lee (Daniel) Fold, Bill (Maria) Lee, Steven (Tina) Lee and Abby Lee (John) Mitchell; and her grandchildren: Joshua Steele, Rachel Lee Wright, Eric Fold, Jessica Lee Stowell, Amanda Lee Crossno, Justin Lee, Jacob Lee, Caleb Lee, Sarah Kate Lee Kavich and Eli Lee; and 24 great-grandchildren. She is deeply loved by them all, and all are broken hearted but rejoicing in their spirit as they know she now resides in her Father’s Kingdom with her loving husband.
Patricia Seuferer
Ann Lee
Gary Charles Reinke, 82, Watertown, Wis., passed. Feb. 18.
Gary was born on June 29, 1942, to Gilbert and Esther Reinke in Milwaukee, Wis. He was baptized in the Lord on July 26, 1942. His parents owned and operated a greenhouse and flower shop in West Allis, Wis., where Gary was often found helping with the family business. In preparation for Christmas at the flower shop, he took great pleasure in “flocking” Christmas trees, which also generated extra spending money.
He attended Jordan Lutheran Elementary School. In 1960, he was a member of the first graduating class at Wisconsin Lutheran High School (WISCO) before attending UW-Milwaukee, where he received his bachelor’s degree in education.
Gary Reinke married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Marilynn, on June 27, 1964. In the fall of 1964, he began his 43-year career at WISCO, his alma-mater, teaching sociology, economics and U.S. history while coaching football for 25 years. He was well known for his “EZ little quizzes,” quips with Lance, passion for coaching and infamous description of a Gilles hot fudge sundae.
Gary and Marilynn were married more than 60 years and made a wonderful life in Johnson Creek, Wis., where they purchased their home and farm in 1968. It was there they proudly raised their four children and polled Hereford cattle. Gary would travel more than 40 miles one-way for 43 years to teach and coach at WISCO.
Throughout the years, Gary was known for his honesty, integrity and willingness to get breeders started with registered polled Hereford cattle. Gary and Marilynn were members of the Wisconsin Polled Hereford Association. He served in various leadership positions and later was honored in the association’s Hall of Fame. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren raise cattle and show in the Jefferson County Fair and Wisconsin State Fair.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Marilynn; his four children; and 10 grandchildren, including his daughter and family, Rachelanne (Roger) Dobson, Annah and Connor; son and family, Matthew (Laura) Reinke, Samantha, Joshua and Daniel; son and family, David (Kristina) Reinke, Megan, Alyssa and Alex; and son and family, Nathan (Olivia) Reinke, Levi and Theodore.
Daniel “Danny” Stephens, 80, Sharpsburg, Ill., passed Feb. 19.
He was born on April 26, 1944, in Taylorville, Ill., the son of Howard and Clair Stephens. He married Frances DeClerck in 1964 in Taylorville, and they later divorced. He then married Marilyn Schleef-Linder in 1991 in Taylorville. Danny attended schools in Taylorville and graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1962.
grandchildren: Beckham Anderson, Ava Anderson, Ella Womack and Tate Womack; sister, Bonnie Leach; and niece, Kerri (Pat) Krell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Chris Stephens; and brother-in-law, Lyman Leach.
He was a farmer who owned Stephens Hereford Farm, raising crops and cattle. He also sold and serviced trailers through his trailer business. He was a people-person who enjoyed being a vendor at the Beef Expo, the Illinois State Fair and the Half Century of Progress Show. He was very devoted to his family and loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. He loved spending time in Colorado and watching sports and old westerns on TV. He had served on the Christian County Fair Board and the Edinburg School Board. He was a scorekeeper for Edinburg basketball games for many years. He was a Taylorville FFA alumni.
Danny is survived by his wife: Marilyn Stephens of Sharpsburg, Ill.; children: Mark Stephens (Terri France) of Taylorville; Mike (Michelle) Stephens of Edinburg, Ill.; Shelly (Dave) Cappellin of Taylorville; Jenni (Josh) Sedlock of LeRoy, Ill.; Cliff Linder of Springfield, Ill.; grandchildren: Kayla (Kyle) Anderson, Katie (Ryan) Womack, Morgan Stephens (Tyler Neighbours), Garrett Stephens (fiancée Abby Boggs), Kent Girard, Carter Cappellin, Sidney Sedlock, and Lindie Sedlock; great-
The Clinton County Livestock Judging Team — the Plattsburg Hustlers 4-H Club — earned the opportunity to attend the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June.
Team members are Payton Rodgers, Paisley Nelson, Jorja Ebert, Beau Ann Graves, and Sam Jordan. Ebert and Graves are members of the National Junior Hereford Association. Team coaches are Cody Sloan and Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association COO and director of breed improvement.
The team won the 2024 Missouri Livestock Judging Contest, then traveled to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., where they placed third in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest.
The Royal Highland Show is an annual agricultural showcase. Eligible 4-H and FFA teams from across the United States can compete in a judging contest at the farm show, as well as tour farms and historic sites to learn more about local agricultural practices and history.
Gary Reinke
The Clinton County Livestock Judging Team.
LONGEVITY and PERFORMANCE
Pearl BTL E241
P44129456 Sells with a heifer calf by Whitehawk Chief 318G She sells in the South Carolina State Sale, Clemson, SC, May 3, 2025.
Greg Fowler 864-426-7337
Toby and Debby Dulworth 2492 S. Kirkman Rd. LaCenter, KY 42056
Steve Lorenzen 17696 E. 1825th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924
Adam Harms 217-369-3609 adamdharms@icloud.com www.lorenzenfarms.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
Floyd and Annette 815-712-5735
Chad, Erin, John and Ella 815-712-5739
Kevin and Lauren Bafford 10600 Damery Rd. Blue Mound, IL 62513
Kevin 217-454-5126 Lauren 217-521-8224 baffordfarms@gmail.com
Larry and Julie benherf@yahoo.com 217-737-5686
Chad, Becky, Noah, Caleb and Faith 605 CR 2300 N Dewey, IL 61840
chad@benedictherefords.com Chad - 217-246-5099 www.benedictherefords.com
Samantha, Todd, Rachel and Zach Parish 618-926-7388
www.parishfarms.com
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
1764 U.S. RT. 136
Penfield, IL 61862
Buddy 217-649-0108
LaSalle, IL 61301 c_herfs01@yahoo.com 35073 E. C.R.
Bailey 217-714-4955
Cody 217-871-9708
edenburnfamilyfarm@gmail.com
bhrnds@speednet.com
cell 217-971-5897
ccowles@hereford.org
IOWA HEREFORD BREEDERS
Mike Sorensen and Family Box 221, Greenfield, IA 50849 Mike 641-745-7949 mikelpi@yahoo.com www.mikesorensenfamily.com
John and Joell Deppe with boys - Montana, Chance, Austin and Nick 21938 150th St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 home phone: 563-672-3531 John, cell 563-599-5035 Joell, cell 563-599-5038 josiedeppe@gmail.com webcowsdeppebros.com
Bill and Becky Goehring 2634 Clearwood Ave. Libertyville, IA 52567
Bill’s cell 641-919-9365
keosalebarn@netins.net www.keosauquasaleco.com
Sales Digest
Klamath Falls
Klamath Falls, Ore. | Feb. 1
Auctioneer: Eric Duarte
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average
8 bulls $36,500 $4,562
TOP BULL LOTS
$5,500 — OO Advance Mark C377
DOB 10/7/2023, by CX 3022 Advance 1542, consigned by Double OO Herefords, Eugene, sold to Joe Lane, Plush.
$5,000 — OO Advance Gold C365
DOB 3/8/2023, by CX 3022 Advance 1542, consigned by Double OO Herefords, sold to Russell McKay, Dorris, Calif.
Messner Ranch
Slapout, Okla. | Feb. 1
Auctioneer: Ron Cunningham
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
39 bulls $220,000 $5,641
27 females $100,700 $3,730
66 overall $320,700 $4,859
9 comm. heifers $44,100 $4,900
TOP BULL LOTS
$9,000 — M 136 Domino 3256L
DOB 4/20/2023, by CL 1 Domino 136J 1ET, sold to Weston Givens, Arnett.
$8,000 — M Domino 3162
DOB 2/23/2023, by HH Advance 0019H, sold to Weston Givens.
South Texas Hereford Assn.
Beeville, Texas | Feb. 1
Auctioneer: Lane Marbach
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
34 bulls
$225,600 $6,635
53 comm. heifers $103,100 $1,945
SALE INDEX
TOP BULL LOTS
$10,750 — CR 1021 Sen Pon 1393
DOB 2/14/2023, by CR Sensation Ponca 1021, consigned by Case Ranch, Mertzon, sold to a Texas buyer.
$9,500 — B&C Mighty Option 2373K ET
DOB 12/1/2022, by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET, consigned by B&C Cattle Co., Miami, sold to a Texas buyer.
$9,500 — CR 1021 Sen Exc 1409 Loyd
DOB 5/3/2023, by CR Sensation Ponca 1021, consigned by Case Ranch, sold to a Texas buyer.
$8,500 — CR 1021 Sen Pon 1423
DOB 3/15/2023, by CR Sensation Ponca 1021, consigned by Case Ranch, sold to a Texas buyer.
$8,000 — OHT 7053 Mighty Sensation 231
DOB 4/2/2022, by B&C Mighty 7053E, consigned by OH Triangle Ranch, San Angelo, sold to a Texas buyer.
$8,000 — CR 7192 Top F18 Dia 1388
DOB 5/29/2023, by BB Top Shelf 7192, consigned by Case Ranch, sold to a Texas buyer.
Texas Hereford Assn.
Fort Worth, Texas | Feb. 1
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer Lots Gross Average
92 comm. heifers $245,000 $2,663
Upstream Ranch
Taylor, Neb. | Feb. 1
Auctioneers: Lynn Weishaar, Seth Weishaar
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
339 bulls $2,475,750 $7,303
47 females
TOP
BULL LOTS
$50,000 — UPS Lakota ET DOB 10/19/2023, by Churchill Red Cloud 0376H ET, sold to Mayo Ridge Ranch, Scott City, Kan.; Jensen Ranch, Courtland, Kan.; and Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights, S.D.
$28,000 — UPS Red Cloud 3892 ET DOB 10/25/2023, by Churchill Red Cloud 0376H ET, sold to Landgren Ranch, Bartlett.
$27,000 — UPS Kingdom 3604
DOB 9/5/2023, by Churchill Kingdom 128J ET, sold to Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D.
$20,000 — UPS Judge ET
DOB 10/26/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Kracke Herefords, DeWitt.
$18,000 — UPS Toolbox 3364
DOB 5/19/2023, by NJW 79Z 6589 Toolbox 220G ET, sold to Randi Biggerstaff, Glade Park, Colo.
$18,000 — UPS Red Cloud 3888 ET
DOB 10/25/2023, by Churchill Red Cloud 0376H ET, sold to Brian Lennemann, Franklin.
$17,500 — UPS 7167 Domino 3366
DOB 5/19/2023, by H5 9045 Domino 7167 ET, sold to Randi Biggerstaff.
$16,500 — UPS Houston 3900 ET
DOB 10/25/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Joe Weigel, Russell, Kan.
$15,000 — UPS Jetmore 3120
DOB 4/24/2023, by SHF Jetmore D287 J063, sold to Bill Hadenfeldt, Cairo.
$14,500 — UPS Roughneck 3585
DOB 8/30/2023, by Churchill Roughneck 0280H ET, sold to J&V Cattle Co., Chelsea, Okla.
$14,000 — UPS Rutt Domino 3001
DOB 3/24/2023, by CL 1 Domino 1195J 1ET, sold to Hoffman Ranch, Thedford.
$13,500 — UPS 7167 Domino 3140
DOB 4/25/2023, by H5 0945 Domino 7167 ET, sold to Telle and Jody Manchester, O’Neill.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$20,000 — UPS Miss Insight 3116
DOB 4/24/2023, by SHF Insight F158 J354 ET, sold to M.C. Foster, Spartanburg, S.C.
$15,500 — UPS Miss Red Cloud 3861 ET
DOB 10/13/2023, by Churchill Red Cloud 0376H ET, sold to Christopher Grotegut, Hereford, Texas.
$14,000 — UPS Miss Insight 3641
DOB 9/8/2023, by SHF Insight F158 J354 ET, sold to Jared Sayer, Cambridge.
DOB 2/8/2023, by Churchill BR 5JNationwide 179J, sold to Whispering Winds Farm, Missouri (1/2 interest).
$23,000 — DCF 864F General 146L ET
DOB 10/17/2023, by Spearhead 4 Star General, consigned by Dry Creek Farms, Pell City, Ala., sold to 7 Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Georgia; and Flat Creek Farm, Mississippi (1/2 interest).
$15,000 — WLKR JH Maximum 9244
3110L ET
DOB 9/19/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Cardinal Creek Cattle Co., Minnesota (2/3 interest).
$11,000 — WLKR JH Redbird 117J 3247
DOB 8/22/2023, by Birdwell Redbird 7098 0558ET, sold to Gilliam Farms, Tennessee.
$9,500 — WLKR Nationwide 950G 3512 ET DOB 2/7/2023, by Churchill BR 5JNationwide 179J, sold to Greenview Polled Hereford Farms Inc., Georgia.
$9,000 — WLKR Nationwide 950G 3508 ET DOB 2/2/2023, by Churchill BR 5JNationwide 179J, sold to Triple H Cattle Co., Alabama.
$9,000 — WLKR JH Redbird 1506 3246
DOB 8/21/2023, by Birdwell Redbird 7098 0558ET, sold to Greenview Polled Hereford Farms Inc.
$9,000 — DCF LBB J51 First Class 143L
DOB 10/20/2023, by BF Endure 0411 ET, consigned by Dry Creek Farms, sold to Cardinal Creek Cattle Co.
$8,250 — DCF G41 Command 92L
DOB 9/7/2023, by Spearhead 22S Corps Commande14, consigned by Dry Creek Farms, sold to Clint Law, Tennessee.
$8,000 — RTF WLKR 8101 Headliner L40
DOB 9/8/2023, by RTF 4013 C144 Headliner H38 ET, sold to Tyler Anderson, Tennessee.
Pelton Polled Herefords
Halliday, N.D. | Feb. 3
Auctioneer: Tony Heins
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots
48 bulls
19 females
67 overall
62 comm. heifers
TOP BULL LOTS
Gross Average
$292,500
$93,000
$385,500
$6,094
$4,895
$5,754
$130,900 $2,111
$14,500 — CKP Integrity 4308
DOB 4/22/2024, by TH Integrity 232H, sold to Scott Katus, Watauga, S.D.
$11,000 — CKP High Time 4202
DOB 2/14/2024, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to Fred Kershisnik, Killdeer.
$9,500 — CKP Integrity 4262
DOB 3/16/2024, by TH Integrity 232H, sold to Roger Harstad, Palermo.
$8,000 — CKP Hootenanny 4283
DOB 3/24/2024, by CSC 004 Hootenanny 206, sold to Anton Helfrich, Killdeer.
$6,000 — CKP 1056J Erica 3207
DOB 2/24/2023, by HH ILR Forward 1056J ET, sold to Tessier Herefords, Belfield.
Durbin Creek Ranch
Worland, Wyo. | Feb. 5
Auctioneer: Joe Goggins
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots
Stroh Hereford Ranch
Killdeer, N.D. | Feb. 6
Auctioneer: Scott Weishaar
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
TOP BULL LOTS
$13,000 — MLS-Northern Plains 326
DOB 4/10/2023, by XTC 83G Super Rib 1J, sold to Simenson Land and Cattle Co., Garrison (1/2 interest).
$11,500 — SHR King L1 Domino 333K
DOB 4/11/2023, by CL 1 Domino 079H, sold to Behms Hereford Ranch, Burlington.
$11,000 — SHR Home Town Boy 311K DOB 4/6/2023, by H5 10Y Hometown 6194, sold to Lance Kaufman, Gladstone.
$11,000 — SHR XTC 317L
DOB 4/8/2023, by XYC 83G Super Rib 1J, sold to Marty Neugebauer, Dimock, S.D.
$10,500 — SHR L1 Domino 312
DOB 4/6/2023, by CL 1 Domino 079H, sold to Bromley Ranch, Drake.
$10,000 — SHR 079H Magnum 3104L DOB 4/21/2023, by CL 1 Domino 079H, sold to Kieson Ranch, Watford City.
Baumgarten Cattle Co.
Belfield, N.D. | Feb. 7
Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
TOP BULL LOTS
$20,000 — BCC North Star 4125M
DOB 2/21/2024, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Klay Carlson, Dunn Center (1/2 interest).
$14,000 — BCC Diamond 425M
DOB 1/21/2024, by CL 1 Domino 2126K 1ET, sold to Diamond T Ranch, Minot (1/2 interest).
$16,500 — BCC L1 Diamond 452M ET DOB 2/11/2024, by CL 1 Domino 2126K 1ET, sold to Shawn Weishaar, Lemmon, S.D. (3/4 interest).
$20,000 — BCC Arthur 3233L
DOB 4/1/2023, by BCC Arthur 157J ET, sold to Wes Obrigewitch, Belfield.
$17,000 — BCC Advance 4121M
DOB 2/21/2024, by H5 988 Advance 277, sold to Andrew Koehn, Jamestown.
$13,000 — BCC Dominator 431M
DOB 1/27/2024, by CL 1 Domino 2126K 1ET, sold to Mark Tiffany, Towner.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$8,000 — BCC Dorthy 3163L ET
DOB 3/3/2023, by JW B716 Devout 18051, sold to Sandhill Farms, Haviland, Kan.
Dvorak Herefords
Lake Andes, SD | Feb. 7
Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
46 bulls $314,000 $6,826
39 females $196,250 $5,032
85 overall $510,250 $6,003
TOP BULL LOTS
$11,500 — DVOR 106H 0191 Lincoln 376L
DOB 3/5/2023, by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET, sold to Wayne Moss, Carnesville, Ga.
$10,000 — DVOR 0016 7107 FinalPrint 3119
DOB 3/11/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Mike Anderson, Menno.
$9,750 — DVOR 8114 717 Advance 3161L
DOB 3/21/2023, by HH Advance 8114F ET, sold to Ryan Olson, Lake Andes.
$9,500 — DVOR 106H 0185 Lincoln 3133L
DOB 3/14/2023, by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET, sold to Jon Vanderpol, Platte.
$9,500 — MTLR 4013 Tested L12
DOB 2/12/2023, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Todd Pille, Stratford, Iowa.
$9,000 — DVOR 0016 1228 FinalPrint 3121
DOB 3/12/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Klumb Farms, Ethan.
$9,000 — DVOR 0016 181 Final Print 3112
DOB 3/11/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Jon Vanderpol.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$7,500 — DVOR 174 910 Lady Sandi 350L
DOB 3/1/2023, by TH Frontier 174E, sold to Preston Mattheis, Parkston.
$7,500 — MTLR 2296 Dark Red Wine L16
DOB 2/14/2023, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, sold to Jordan Mathes, Unionville, Mo.
Elkington Polled Herefords
Idaho Falls, Idaho | Feb. 7
Auctioneers: Butch Booker, Cotton Booker
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average
52 bulls $275,600 $5,300
22 females $69,300
TOP BULL LOTS
$9,000 — EPHR Elker Broker 678L
DOB 4/15/2023, by EPHR Elker Brooker 182H, sold to Davis Cattle Co., Montana.
$8,000 — EPHR Elker Pathfinder 604L
DOB 3/25/2023, by EPHR Elker Pathfinder 999G, sold to Judy Ranches, Idaho.
$7,750 — EPHR Elker 623L
DOB 4/1/2023, by EPHR Elker Broker 005C 439E, sold to Davis Cattle Co.
$7,750 — EPHR Elker 666L
DOB 4/15/2023, by EPHR Elker Pathfinder 999G, sold to Judy Ranches.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$3,400 — LE Miss Elker Bexs 516L
DOB 3/11/2023, by EPHR Elker Pathfinder 032H, sold to Byrum Herefords, Arizona.
DOB 2/5/2024, by BB 3007 Mark Donald 8101, sold to Beery Land & Livestock, Vida, Mont.
$10,500 — BB 6038 Britisher 3218
DOB 11/6/2023, by BB 102 Britisher 6038, sold to Diamond M Ranch, Laurier.
$9,000 — BB 6038 Britisher 3168
DOB 9/28/2023, by BB 102 Britisher 6038, sold to Harder Ranches, Ritzville.
$8,500 — BB 9048 Mark Dom 3219
DOB 11/6/2023, by BB 1321 Mark Dom 9048 ET, sold to Harder Ranches.
$8,500 — BB 0065 Mark Dom 3197
DOB 10/13/2023, by BB 1321 Mark Dom 0065 ET, sold to Harder Ranches.
$8,500 — BB Top Shelf 3184
DOB 10/4/2023, by BB Top Shelf 2003, sold to Colwell Ranches, Payette, Idaho.
$8,000 — BB 0139 Britisher 4062
DOB 1/27/2024, by BB 6038 Britisher 0139, sold to Harder Ranches.
$7,750 — BB Top Shelf 3199
DOB 10/14/2023, by BB Top Shelf 2003, sold to J.C. Harder, Ritzville.
$7,750 — BB 8164 Domino 4057
DOB 1/25/2024, by BB 375 Domino 8164 ET, sold to J.C. Harder.
$7,750 — BB 6038 Brtisiher 3163
DOB 9/24/2023, by BB 102 Britisher 6038, sold to Colwell Ranches.
$7,750 — BB 5040 Domino 4032
DOB 1/15/2024, by BB 994 Domino 5040, sold to Harder Ranches.
$7,500 — BB Top Shelf 3165
DOB 9/27/2023, by BB Top Shelf 2003, sold to Colwell Ranches.
Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch
Ree Heights, S.D. | Feb. 10
Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots
TOP BULL LOTS
$19,000 — ECR 1026 Domino 3428
DOB 4/2/2023, by LW 6128 Domino 1026J ET, sold to a South Dakota buyer.
$15,000 — ECR 203K Exodus 4244
DOB 3/19/2024, by CCCC Exodus 203K ET, sold to an Iowa buyer.
$15,000 — ECR 238 Fortified 4236
DOB 3/18/2024, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to a Virginia buyer.
$13,000 — ECR 1001 Domino 3371
DOB 3/23/2023, by LW 901 Domino 1001J, sold to an Iowa buyer.
$12,500 — ECR 8923 Advance 3528
DOB 4/8/2023, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET, sold to a South Dakota buyer.
$12,000 — ECR 0410 Oh Bobby 3370
DOB 3/23/2023, by UPS 6223 Domino 0410, sold to a Wyoming buyer.
$12,000 — ECR 9170 Daybreak 4127
DOB 3/13/2024, by Pyramid Daybreak 9170, sold to a South Dakota buyer.
$12,000 — ECR 1001 Domino 4198
DOB 3/16/2024, by LW 901 Domino 1001J, sold to a Wyoming buyer.
Logterman Herefords
Valentine, Neb. | Feb. 10
Auctioneer: Matt Lowery Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average 70 bulls $403,000 $5,757
TOP BULL LOTS
$13,000 — L E33 GO King 3179
DOB 4/22/2023, by GO King E33, sold to Reena King, Johnstown.
$13,000 — L Monarch 3229
DOB 4/25/2023, by GO King E33, sold to Feddes Herefords, Manhattan, Mont.
$10,000 — L 0186 Domino 3221
DOB 4/25/2023, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Robert Kehn, Herrick, S.D.
$9,000 — L 0186 Domino 3170
DOB 4/22/2023, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Wesley Schmidt, Norris, S.D.
$9,000 — L 21076 Domino 3432
DOB 5/19/2023, by KC L1 Domino 21076, sold to Telle Manchester, O’Neill.
Friedt Herefords
Dickinson, N.D. | Feb. 12
Auctioneer: Scott Weishaar
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average
40 bulls
6 females
46 overall
114 comm. heifers
TOP BULL LOTS
$258,500 $6,463
$20,500 $3,417
$279,000 $6,065
$347,800 $3,051
$14,000 — FH 942G Domino 457 MD ET
DOB 2/23/2024, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to Warren Woroniecki, Hebron (3/4 interest).
$14,500 — FH 1245 Domino 3144 LC
DOB 3/30/2023, by H5 8232 Domino 1245 1ET, sold to Swenson Martin, Beulah.
$10,750 — FH 0022H Advance 4119
DOB 3/27/2024, by HH Advance 0022H ET, sold to Knippling Bros., Gann Valley, S.D. (3/4 interest).
$8,500 — FH 1072J Belgrade 400 DOB 1/24/2024, by UU Belgrade 1072J, sold to Stuber Ranch, Bowman (3/4 interest).
$10,250 — FH 2072K Advance 421 DOB 2/13/2024, by HH Advance 2072K ET, sold to a North Dakota buyer.
$10,000 — FH 792K Domino 456 AF DOB 2/23/2024, by SR DS Assist 792K, sold to Pete Hetley, Elgin.
CX Ranch
Lewiston, Idaho | Feb. 14
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average 27 bulls $190,900 $7,070
TOP BULL LOTS
$12,000 — CX 031 Advance 2380
DOB 10/22/2023, by CL 1 Domino 031H 1ET, sold to Harder Ranches, Ritzville, Wash.
$11,250 — CX 031 Advance 4011
DOB 1/5/2024, by CL 1 Domino 031H 1ET, sold to Paul Eke, Lewiston.
$11,250 — CX 1403 Advance 2383
DOB 10/26/2023, by H5 3297 Advance 1403 1ET, sold to Phillip Sealock, Toppenish, Wash.
$10,750 — CX 1850 Advance 2357
DOB 9/16/2023, by CX 5044 Advance 1850, sold to M & A Livestock, Red Bluff, Calif.
$10,000 — CX 031 Advance 4012
DOB 1/9/2024, by CL 1 Domino 031H 1ET, sold to Tami and Mark Rietmann, Heppner, Ore.
$8,500 — CX 1850 Advance 2355
DOB 9/1/2023, by CX 5044 Advance 1850, sold to Robert Lathrop, Joseph, Ore.
$8,000 — CX 031 Advance 4031
DOB 1/26/2024, by CL 1 Domino 031H 1ET, sold to Turner Livestock, Dayton, Wash.
$7,750 — CX 031 Advance 4002
DOB 1/1/2024, by CL 1 Domino 031H 1ET, sold to Mary Blair, Okanagon, Wash.
$7,750 — CX 031 Advance 4033
DOB 2/2/2024, by CL 1 Domino 031H 1ET, sold to Paul Eke.
Topp Herefords
Grace City, N.D. | Feb. 14
Auctioneers: Roger Jacobs, Greg Goggins Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average 257 bulls $4,406,000 $17,144
TOP BULL LOTS
$95,000 — TH 14J 2157K Sherman 520M ET
DOB 12/18/2023, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario.
$85,000 — TH 66G 2157K Union 528M ET
DOB 12/23/2023, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Pérez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M.; Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C.; Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn.; Fredrickson Ranch, Spearfish, S.D.; and La Elisa, Uruguay.
$75,000 — TH 51E 2157K Sherman 501M ET
DOB 12/11/2023, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.
$60,000 — TH 195B Stacked 639L
DOB 4/30/2023, by Harvie Smoke Stack ET 195B, sold to Brost Land and Cattle, Irvine, Alberta.
$47,500 — TH 2157K Brick 84M
DOB 12/31/2023, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Mission Ridge Herefords, Raymore, Saskatchewan.
$47,000 — TH 195B Bandit 526M
DOB 12/21/2023, by Harvie Smoke Stack ET 195B, sold to Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D.
Carmichael Herefords
Meadow, S.D. | Feb. 15
Auctioneer: Doug Dietterle
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
TOP BULL LOTS
$17,000 — KC L1 Domino 23025
DOB 3/20/2023, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Froelich Ranch, Selfridge, N.D.
$15,500 — KC L1 Domino 24081
DOB 4/3/2024, by H5 5019C Advance 988, sold to Tanya Lawhead, Lodgepole.
$13,500 — KC L1 Domino 23124
DOB 4/6/2023, by B&D L1 Baron 4273, sold to John and Tessa Palczewski, Scranton, N.D.
$12,000 — KC L1 Domino 24079
DOB 4/3/2024, by H5 5019C Advance 988, sold to Orwick Ranch, Newell.
$11,500 — KC L1 Domino 23049
DOB 3/24/2023, by YV 234F Sunny Creek ET 13J, sold to John and Tessa Palczewski.
$11,500 — KC L1 Domino 23156
DOB 4/12/2023, by B&D L1 Baron 4273, sold to Davis Ranch, Belle Fourche.
$11,000 — KC L1 Domino 24076
DOB 4/3/2024, by UU Husker 1404J, sold to Justin Scott, Kadoka.
$10,000 — KC L1 Domino 2407
DOB 4/4/2024, by UU Husker 1404J, sold to Norman Ranch, Hayes.
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colo. | Feb. 15
Auctioneer: Justin Stout
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots
BULL LOTS
$10,500 — CSU King Ram 3203
DOB 4/23/2023, by GO King E33, sold to Jerry Nickelson, Waynoka, Okla.
$10,000 — CSU 1254 Ram 3260
DOB 6/30/2023, by CSU Perfecto Ram 1254, sold to Paul Aurignac, Templeton, Calif.
$9,500 — CSU Houston Ram 3212
DOB 4/28/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Frenzen Polled Herefords, Fullerton, Neb.
$8,000 — CSU 1254 Ram 3242
DOB 6/2/2023, by CSU Perfecto Ram 1254, sold to Barb Howe, Evergreen.
$8,000 — CSU Houston Ram 3205
DOB 4/24/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Wayne Moss.
Delaney/Atkins Herefords
Lake Benton, Minn. | Feb. 15
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average 42 bulls $455,250 $10,839
females $78,250 $6,019 55 overall $533,500 $9,700
TOP BULL LOTS
$41,000 — JDH 97J 8G Benton 65M
DOB 2/2/2024, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, sold to Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wyo.
$29,000 — JDH 121G Red Cloud 43M ET
DOB 1/31/2024, by Churchill Red Cloud 0376H ET, sold to Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M. (3/4 interest).
$26,000 — AH MMC In Demand 4887 ET DOB 2/22/2024, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Day Ridge Farm, Telford, Tenn., and P and J Farms, Monroe, N.C. (3/4 interest).
$22,000 — JDH AH 8032 Red Cloud 13M ET DOB 1/26/2024, by Churchill Red Cloud 0376H ET, sold to Midway Polled Herefords, Sheyenne, N.D. (3/4 interest).
$15,000 — JDH MD 19J Desparado 26M ET DOB 1/28/2024, by Churchill Desperado 029H, sold to Troy Paplow, Sanborn, Minn. (3/4 interest).
$14,000 — AH Blazing Print 394L DOB 9/17/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Mike Andersen, Menno, S.D. (3/4 interest).
$14,000 — JDH 71G 0333 Generator 7M ET DOB 1/24/2024, by EXR Generator 0333 ET, sold to Klages Herefords, Ortonville (3/4 interest).
$18,000 — JDH ND 789 Land Grant 54M ET DOB 2/1/2024, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET, sold to Deana Jak Farm, Wagontown, Pa.
$17,000 — JDH 73F Red Cloud 23M ET
DOB 1/28/2024, by Churchill Red Cloud 0376H ET, sold to MDF Polled Herefords, Northwood, Iowa.
$16,000 — JDH 71G 0333 Generator 61M ET
DOB 2/2/2024, by EXR Generator 0333 ET, sold to Pleasant Hollow, Chancellor, S.D.
$13,000 — JDH MD 19J Desperado 30M ET
DOB 1/30/2024, by Churchill Desperado 029H, sold to Midway Polled Herefords.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$16,000 — JDH AH 19Z Ms Rumbler 69L ET
DOB 2/1/2023, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.
Rees Bros.
Morgan, Utah | Feb. 15
Auctioneer: Kyle Colyer
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average 42 bulls $192,000 $4,571
TOP BULL LOTS
$7,500 — RB Overtime 10L
DOB 3/5/2023, by OBH Beef 462H, sold to Scott Smith, Woods Cross.
$6,500 — RB Sir Tested 33L
DOB 3/15/2023, by UPS Final Test 9027, sold to Todd Hurd, Evanston, Wyo.
$6,500 — RB Homestead 43L
DOB 3/24/2023, by RB Uncle Sam 67H, sold to Jerry Jensen, Boulder, Wyo.
$6,500 — RB On Time 36L
DOB 3/16/2023, by RB 237 On Call 11J, sold to Dallas Jones, Tabiona.
$5,500 — RB Test 6L
DOB 3/3/2023, by UPS Final Test 9027, sold to Augie Rose, Morgan.
Southern Opportunity
Lexington, Tenn. | Feb. 15
Auctioneer: Tommy Carper
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
4 bulls
16 females
20 overall
34 comm. heifers
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$11,600
$49,750
$61,350
$2,900
$3,109
$3,068
$94,750 $2,787
$4,250 — BF Adora 404M ET
DOB 5/3/2024, by UPS Harvester 9985, consigned by Brasher Farms, Bath Springs, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly.
$3,800 — NP Miss Palmer MP
DOB 9/28/2021, by TH Masterplan 183F, consigned by Chapman Land & Cattle, and an October bull calf, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, sold to Samuel Davis, Bell Buckle.
$3,800 — BF 535J Lady Adora 311L
DOB 9/22/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Brasher Farms, sold to Jacob Duke, Fairview.
$3,600 — Happy Daisy X51 Rev 908
DOB 2/27/2022, by KCF Bennett Revolution Y445, consigned by Happy Hill Polled Herefords, Somerville, and a November heifer calf, by Happy Mr Revolution 6041, sold to Somer Oak Farm, Somerville.
$3,500 — Happy Iris
DOB 12/10/2021, by KCF Bennett Revolution Y445, consigned by Happy Hill Polled Herefords, and a bull calf, by Happy Mr Revolution 6041, sold to Somer Oak Farm.
Five Star Polled Herefords/ Haught Bros.
Smithville, W.Va. | Feb. 17
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
34 bulls $138,100 $4,062
TOP BULL LOTS
$9,000 — H 121J Joint Venture 372
DOB 9/11/2023, by TH 183F Joint Venture 121J, sold to a Pennsylvania buyer.
$5,600 — H 960G Guide 338
DOB 4/17/2023, by WLKR JM Guide 722 333 960G ET, sold to a West Virginia buyer.
$5,500 — H 5908 Gold Glove 341
DOB 8/9/2023, by 5Star 18U Gold Glove 908 ET, sold to a Maryland buyer.
$5,200 — H 121J Joint Venture 363
DOB 9/2/2023, by TH 183F Joint Venture 121J, sold to an Ohio buyer.
Rausch Herefords
Hoven, S.D. | Feb. 17
Auctioneer: Joe Goggins
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
173 bulls
$1,424,500 $8,234
32 females $173,250 $5,414
205 overall $1,597,750 $7,794
60 comm. heifers $222,250 $3,704
TOP BULL LOTS
$25,000 — R Warrior 6283
DOB 3/20/2023, by WHR 845C 812C Beefmaker 637F, sold to Monahan Cattle Co., Hyannis, Neb., and Kreth Herefords, Mt. Vernon.
$22,000 — R Excel 7283
DOB 3/27/2023, by ECR 173D Endure 8125, sold to Oak Creek Ranch LLC, New Salem, Pa.
$19,000 — R Excel 9503
DOB 4/22/2023, by UPS Excel 8768, sold to a South Dakota buyer.
$16,500 — R Gemini 5613
DOB 3/8/2023, by AF 173D Gemini 102 ET, sold to a South Dakota buyer.
$16,500 — R Excel 8623
DOB 4/11/2023, by UPS Excel 8768, sold to a South Dakota buyer.
$15,000 — R Timeless 5604
DOB 3/12/2024, by H Timeless 2236 ET, sold to a South Dakota buyer.
$15,000 — R Sherman 6004
DOB 3/18/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Kreth Herefords.
$15,000 — R Arthur 6024
DOB 3/18/2024, by Whitehawk Arthur 240G ET, sold to Mitchell VanderWal, Howard.
Bar JZ Ranches
Holabird, S.D. | Feb. 18
Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
52 bulls $320,500 $6,163
70 females $266,450 $3,806
122 overall $586,950 $4,811
TOP BULL LOTS
$10,000 — Bar JZ Hondo 867L
DOB 5/14/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Stuwe Herefords, Hoven.
$9,750 — Bar JZ Hondo 868L
DOB 5/14/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Coffin Butte Farm & Ranch, New Leipzig, N.D.
$9,750 — Bar JZ Hondo 877L
DOB 5/16/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Ross Nielsen, Draper.
$9,250 — Bar JZ Valiant 870L
DOB 5/15/2023, by RV Valor 9444G ET, sold to Fritz Rogstad, Bismark, N.D.
$9,250 — Bar JZ Valiant 857L
DOB 5/11/2023, by RV Valor 9444G ET, sold to Ross Nielsen.
$9,250 — Bar JZ Perception 856L
DOB 5/11/2023, by Bar JZ Insight 334J, sold to Fritz Rogstad.
TOP FEMALE
LOTS
$6,000 — Bar JZ Holiday 591L
DOB 5/22/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Tessier Herefords, Belfield, N.D.
$5,000 — Bar JZ Destiny 733M
DOB 5/9/2024, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Midway Polled Herefords, Sheyenne, N.D.
Shaw Cattle Co.
Caldwell, Idaho | Feb. 19
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average
174 bulls $1,432,890 $8,235
37 females $110,050 $2,974
211 overall $1,542,940 $7,313
7 comm. heifers $17,500 $2,500
TOP
BULL LOTS
$50,000 — /S Profound 44041 ET
DOB 1/14/2024, by H B Distinct, sold to ST Genetics, Navasota, Texas; Frederickson Ranch, Spearfish, S.D.; and Topp Herefords, Grace City, N.D.
$39,000 — /S Canyon 33275 ET
DOB 8/24/2023, by Canyon Gem 33Z C211 324G ET, sold to Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wyo.
$34,000 — /S Definite 44036 ET
DOB 1/13/2024, by H B Distinct, sold to Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D., and Topp Herefords.
$24,000 — /S Infinity 44090 ET
DOB 1/23/2024, by H B Distinct, sold to Maisy Folkman, Ixonia, Wis.
$16,000 — /S Distinct 44064 ET
DOB 1/17/2024, by H B Distinct, sold to Summers Ranch, Wilber, Utah.
$15,000 — /S Kingdom 33877 ET
DOB 9/24/2023, by Churchill Kingdom 128J ET, sold to Christensen Cattle Co., Central Valley, Utah.
$14,000 — /S Houston 33305
DOB 8/26/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to WD Cattle Co., Washington, Kan.
$12,000 — /S Mandate 33281
DOB 8/25/2023, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Blackwater Cattle Co., Lake Park, Ga.
$11,000 — /S Distinct 33450 ET
DOB 9/1/2023, by H B Distinct, sold to an Idaho buyer.
YV RanchNixdorff Genetics
Airdrie, Alberta | Feb. 20
Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Reported in Canadian Funds
Lots Gross Average 45 bulls $524,750 $11,661
TOP BULL LOTS
$30,000 — YV 70H Mr Double Credit 83L
DOB 3/18/2023, by YV 4F Mr Credit 70H, sold to Ridder Hereford Ranch, Callaway, Neb.
$20,000 — YV 13J Mr Sunny Sky ET 90L
DOB 3/19/2023, by YV 234F Sunny Creek ET 13J, sold to Eureka Hereford Ranch, Eureka River.
$17,000 — YV 70H Mr Dukes Credit 38L
DOB 3/2/2023, by YV 4F Mr Credit 70H, sold to Little Fort Herefords, Little Fort, British Columbia.
DOB 1/10/2024, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Genex Cooperative, Shawano, Wis.
$60,000 — Hoffman Golden Age
DOB 1/27/2024, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Elwood Ranches, Montague, Calif.
$50,000 — Hoffman High Standard
DOB 2/8/2024, by Birdwell New Standard 2912 ET, sold to Lucas Stumpf, Columbia, Ill.
$35,000 — Hoffman 0159H Advance M137 ET
DOB 1/14/2024, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Powell Herefords, San Angelo, Texas.
$32,000 — Hoffman Thomas County M123 ET
DOB 1/13/2024, by H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET, sold to Vanderwork Herefords, Taloga, Okla.
$26,000 — Hoffman Arlo 4471
DOB 2/12/2024, by C Arlo 2135 ET, sold to Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Ltd., Lloydminster, Alberta.
$25,000 — Stellpflug Elon
DOB 1/25/2024, by HL Stimulus 2108 ET, sold to Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.
$25,000 — Hoffman Dominate 4041 ET
DOB 1/29/2024, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Vanderwork Herefords.
$24,000 — Hoffman Domino M115 ET
DOB 1/11/2024, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Upstream Ranch, Taylor.
$22,000 — Hoffman On Demand 4200
DOB 1/24/2024, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to NJW Polled Herefords, Sheridan, Wyo.
$22,000 — Hoffman High Time 3646
DOB 9/22/2023, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wyo.
$20,000 — Hoffman Sherman M103 ET
DOB 1/10/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Ravine Creek Ranch, Huron, S.D.
$20,000 — Hoffman Domino M128 ET
DOB 1/13/2024, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Miller Bros., Merna.
$19,500 — Hoffman Monument 4020 ET DOB 2/13/2024, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Roeder Hereford Farm, Stewartville, Minn.
$17,000 — Hoffman Domino 4265
DOB 2/17/2024, by CL 1 Domino 267K 1ET, sold to Miller Bros.
Chapman Land & Cattle and Woolfolk Farms
Nunnelly, Tenn. | Feb. 22
Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Tommy Carper Reported by: Tommy Coley
TOP BULL LOTS
$9,500 — WF 174E Forefront 2272 2597 DOB 10/3/2023, by TH Frontier 174E, sold to Green Meadow Farms, Jasper, Ind. (3/4 interest).
$8,000 — CLC H086 Judgment 76E 207L ET
DOB 10/2/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to EBS Polled Herefords, Covington (3/4 interest).
$9,000 — WF 156J Steady 2208 2601 DOB 10/5/2023, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Joey Curl, Wartrace.
$8,000 — CLC 156J Steady H132 229L DOB 10/10/2023, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Dolly Jane Barnes, Selmer.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$9,250 — 4B Beefmaid 2383 ET
DOB 12/31/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Logan Farms, Readyville.
$8,750 — CLC CHF Journey 53D 35L
DOB 1/28/2023, by NJW 84B 10W Journey 53D, sold to Dakota Brasher, Bath Springs.
TOP PICK LOT
$9,750 — Pick of the Woolfolk Farms bred or open heifers
Sold to Azure Valley Black Herefords, Windsor, Colo.
TOP 3-IN-1 LOT
$12,500 — Pregnancy recip. with heifer calf
DOB 10/7/2024, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET; and a KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET x Green 11E Mercedes 228G ET pregnancy, sold to Henson Farms Inc., Weir, Miss.
Kreth Herefords
Mt. Vernon, S.D. | Feb. 22
Auctioneer: Joe Goggins
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
22 bulls $166,750 $7,580
10 females $28,850 $2,885
32 overall $195,600 $6,113
TOP BULL LOTS
$16,500 — K Houston 425M
DOB 1/10/2024, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Stahly Ranch, Cavour.
$14,000 — K Steadfast 434M
DOB 1/13/2024, by NJW 201C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Ben Matzner, Stickney.
$11,000 — K Steadfast 4127M
DOB 1/23/2024, by NJW 291C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Johnson Hereford Farm, Milford, Iowa.
$10,000 — K Houston 471M
DOB 1/16/2024, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Eric Nowotny, White Lake.
$10,000 — K Houston 484M
DOB 1/18/2024, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Jeff Gerlach, Stickney.
$10,000 — K Hoss 452M
DOB 1/14/2024, by NJW 95G 41E Hoss 187K, sold to James Hornig, Huron, S.D.
MG/4M
Woodville, Miss. | Feb. 22
Auctioneer: Josh Jasper
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
19 bulls $100,250 $5,276
13 females $47,100 $3,623
32 overall $147,350 $4,605
41 comm. heifers $129,850 $3,167
TOP BULL LOTS
$8,750 — 4M Mr Hometown Domino 2079 454
DOB 11/20/2023, by 4M 66589 Domino 2079 ET, sold to Gary Honea, Magnolia.
$6,750 — 4M Mr Harland Domino 2079 440 DOB 10/31/2023, by 4M 66589 Domino 2079 ET, sold to T.J. Davis, Independence, La. TOP FEMALE LOT
$4,100 — 4M Ms Lady Churchill 2079 450 DOB 11/7/2023, by 4M 66589 Domino 2079 ET, sold to Chad Glenn, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Tegtmeier Polled Herefords
Burchard, Neb. | Feb. 22
Auctioneer: Joel Birdwell
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
33 bulls $191,300 $5,797
31 females
64 overall
$121,050
$312,350
$3,905
$4,880
TOP BULL LOTS
$10,000 — CT Garfield 11L
DOB 3/31/2023, by Loewen 4B Garfield B42 G24 ET, sold to Rob Spence, Crab Orchard.
$8,250 — CT Garfield 28L
DOB 4/1/2023, by Loewen 4B Garfield B42 G24 ET, sold to Dana Polled Herefords, Clay Center.
$8,000 — CT Mendel 58L
DOB 3/18/2023, by Loewen CMF Mendel 7G, sold to Nic Zito, Wymore.
$7,750 — CT Mendel 8L
DOB 3/17/2023, by Loewen CMF Mendel 7G, sold to Clint Mahoney, Tecumseh.
$7,750 — CT Mendel 110L
DOB 9/17/2023, by Loewen CMF Mendel 7G, sold to Steve Barrett, Sabetha, Kan.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$6,000 — CT Miss Mendel 46M
DOB 3/4/2024, by Loewen CMF Mendel 7G, sold to Beau Beavers, Beatrice.
$5,000 — CT Miss Garfield 139K
DOB 10/12/2022, by Loewen 4B Garfield B42 G24 ET; and a February bull calf, by SHF Dylan A191 A191 D35, sold to Poll Terra Pastures, Plymouth.
Colyer Herefords
Bruneau, Idaho | Feb. 24
Auctioneers: Butch Booker, Kyle Colyer
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average
115 bulls
19 heifers
134 overall
1 pick
$1,188,000
$81,150
$1,269,150
$25,000
TOP BULL LOTS
$10,330
$4,271
$9,471
$25,000
$70,000 — C 79H Sherman 4202 ET
DOB 1/4/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Bowling Ranch, Newkirk, Okla. (3/4 interest).
$57,500 — C BH Patton 4196 ET
DOB 1/2/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Bowling Ranch (3/4 interest).
$35,000 — C Sherman 4189
DOB 1/2/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (3/4 interest).
$40,000 — C D83 Arlo 4230 ET
DOB 1/10/2024, by C Arlo 2135 ET, sold to Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Stratford, Okla.
$30,000 — C 79H Sherman 4025 ET
DOB 1/5/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Rogan Hereford Farms, Rogersville, Tenn.
$27,500 — C BAR1 1008 4017 ET
DOB 1/27/2024, by C Barracuda 0114 ET, sold to T-Bone Ranch, Antonito, Colo.
$25,000 — C 8140 Barracuda 3352 ET
DOB 8/27/2023, by C Barracuda 0114 ET, sold to Stangle Herefords, Marsland, Neb.
TOP PICK LOT
$25,000 — Pick flush of the first-calf heifers
Sold to GKB Cattle.
Hereford Heritage
Fort Cobb, Okla. | Feb. 24
Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Joel Birdwell
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
103 bulls $573,000 $5,563
15 comm. heifers $60,000 $4,000
TOP BULL LOTS
$25,000 — 77 Mr Houston H05 91K
DOB 11/29/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Double Seven Ranch, Fort Cobb, sold to Bowling Ranch, Newkirk.
$8,000 — BR Advance 0043H 7098 3695 ET
DOB 3/3/2023, by HH Advance 0043H, consigned by Birdwell Ranch, Fletcher, sold to Jarred Tyree, Alva (1/2 interest).
$12,000 — 77 Next Man Up 97L
DOB 11/27/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, consigned by Double Seven Ranch, sold to Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas.
$10,000 — 77 Mr Chaos 2011 120L
DOB 12/24/2023, by 77 Chaos 12H K41 ET, consigned by Double Seven Ranch, sold to Bowling Ranch.
$10,000 — Loewen Loyality G16 L50 ET DOB 9/26/2023, by Loewen DCF Defiance H49 ET, cosigned by Loewen Herefords, Waukomis, sold to McMullin Ranch, Copperas Cove, Texas.
$9,000 — 4B Final Print 3144 ET DOB 9/13/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, consigned by 4B Herefords, Hennessey, sold to Turner Bros., Sayre.
$8,500 — 77 Mr B279 12H L72 ET
DOB 11/2/2023, by KCF Bennett Trust B279 ET, consigned by Double Seven Ranch, sold to Mike and Clay Burtrum, Stillwater.
$8,500 — 77 Mr Houston H50 79K
DOB 11/22/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Double Seven Ranch, sold to Three Creek Ranches Texoma LLC, Soper.
$8,250 — BR Dynamic 1673 0521 3104
DOB 9/13/2023, by Birdwell Dynamic 5022 1673 ET, consigned by Birdwell Ranch, sold to Jason Barton, Kingfisher.
$8,000 — BR Desperado 029H 0559 3155 ET
DOB 9/28/2023, by Churchill Desperado 029H, consigned by Birdwell Ranch, sold to Jack LeForce, Edmond
Pérez Cattle Co.
Nara Visa, N.M. | Feb. 25
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
63 bulls $555,500 $8,817
16 females $66,400 $4,150
79 overall $621,900 $7,872
TOP BULL LOTS
$24,000 — PCC 8127 0183 Maverick 3434 ET
DOB 11/07/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Gallicantu Ranch, Colorado.
$12,000 — PCC 8127 Steadfast 3403 ET
DOB 9/29/2023, by NJW 201C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to D&D Farms, Colorado.
$12,000 — PCC 9118 0183 Maverick 3365
DOB 9/23/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Roy Lee Criswell, New Mexico.
$10,500 — PCC 6002 Steadfast 3334 ET DOB 9/16/2023, by NJW 201C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to D&D Farms.
$10,250 — PCC 7035 0183 Maverick 3428 ET DOB 9/15/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Leslie Ploeger, Texas.
$10,000 — PCC 7035 0183 Maverick 3373 ET DOB 9/24/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Alan Shields, Oklahoma.
$10,000 — PCC 8127 Steadfast 3351 ET DOB 9/26/2023, by NJW 201C173DSteadfast 156J ET, sold to Bar G Ranch, Colorado.
$10,000 — PCC 7035 0183 Maverick 3373 ET DOB 9/24/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Rallin Nightingale, New Mexico.
$9,750 — PCC 9346 0183 Maverick 3364 DOB 9/23/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Jesse Davis, Arizona.
$9,750 — PCC 0152 E132 Travis 3314 ET
DOB 8/29/2023, by BR 124Y Travis E132 ET, sold to Leslie Ploeger.
704 Virginia Ave. 1 13 Northgate Rd. Taylorville, IL 62568 P eoria, IL 61614
Farm is located at: 1777 N. 1000 East Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 Visit our website for updates throughout the year www.stephensandloehrherefords.com Bar-S Bar-S LHF
David & Diane Breiner 7 85-456-4790 Ryan & Sharon Breiner 7 85-207-3070 millcreekranch.com • millcreekranch@embarqmail.com
Alex & Alison Mih, and Mariam Mih P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • 620-212-3250 cell amih@mmherefords.com Breeding cattle
66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com
KENTUCKY
Robert and Susan Botkin 1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086 859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net
Cattle for Sale at All Times
6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055 Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718 www.boydbeef.com
Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper 1011 Driftwood Lane Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Cell 270-668-7126 Fax 270-735-9922 bchambliss@priorityapproval.com
6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055
MATHENY HEREFORDS
Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny amathenyherefords@gmail.com
TUCKER STOCK FARMS
Registered Angus and Polled Herefords
John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301
BULLS ALWAYS FOR SALE
SCH Polled Herefords
Samuel C. and Linda Hunter • 301-824-4771 13651 Newcomers Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742
HERD SIRES: KCF Bennett York D377, KCF Bennett D367 G391, KCF Bennett 776 G413 and SCH Sensation D503 G4
MICHIGAN
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
W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887
Glenn Hanson, Sr 9 06-753-4684
Glenn Hanson, Jr 9 06-630-5169
“Cattle made for the North in the North”
MISSISSIPPI
www.caldwellherefordranch.com
Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317
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
MISSOURI
Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com
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 • P.O. Box 186 8 06-868-4661 or 806-570-9554 Miami, TX 79059 b reeder@amaonline.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
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
9 miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21
Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com
MARBLELATION!
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
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
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,
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
Marty www.wilcoxfamilycattle.com
Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. Benton, WI 53803 608-778-8685 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com
Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178
www.JamesFBessler.com Jim@JamesFBessler.com
4812 McBreyer Pl. Fort Worth, TX 76244-6083 O: 817-562-8980 • Fax: 817-562-8981
Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer 5880 State Hwy. 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750
Home: 405-375-6630 Cell: 405-368-1058
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
Pregnancy ELISA testing
BVD PI testing
NIR Feed & Forage testing
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
Advertisers’ Index
ALABAMA
Debter Hereford Farm . . . . . . 74, 84
Tennessee River Music . . . . 12, 13, 84
CALIFORNIA
Lambert Ranch 84
McDougald Herefords 84
Morrell Ranches 84
P W Gillibrand Cattle Co 84
Pedretti Ranches 84
Sierra Ranches 84
Snedden Ranch . . . . . . . . . 84
Sonoma Mountain Herefords . . . . 84
Wiemer Cattle Co . . . . . . . . 84
COLORADO
Campbell, James T 84
Clark Anvil Ranch 84
Cline Registered Herefords 84
Coleman Herefords 84
Coyote Ridge Ranch 84
Ernst Herefords 84
Fuchs Herefords, Mike 84
Leroux Land & Cattle 84
Robb & Sons, Tom 84
Sidwell Herefords 84
Strang Herefords 84
GEORGIA
Barnes Herefords 11
Greenview Farms Inc 85
HME Herefords 74
Innisfail Farm 45
Mead Cattle Enterprises BC
MTM Polled Herefords 72
Predestined Cattle Co 74
White Hawk Ranch IBC
IDAHO
Canyon Gem Livestock 85
Colyer Herefords & Angus 85
Daniels Hereford Ranch 85
Elkington Polled Herefords 85
Holt Family Cattle 85
JBB/AL Herefords 85
Shaw Cattle Co 85
Wooden Shoe Farms 85
ILLINOIS
Bafford Farms 73
Baker Farms 85
Behrends Farms 73
Benedict Herefords 73
Bixler Herefords 52, 85
Bob-O-Lou Herefords 85
Burns Polled Hereford Farm 52, 85
Crane Herefords 73
Edenburn Family Farm 73
Ellis Farms 85
Eubank Farms 85
Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross 52
Fleisher Farms 52, 85
Happ Herefords 85
Knott Farm 85
Lorenzen Farms 73
Lowderman Cattle Co 73
McCaskill Farms 52
Milligan Herefords 85
Newbold Farms Inc 85
Oak Hill Farm 85
Parish Farms 73
Plainview Stock Farm 73
Prairie Cross, The 52
Prairie Meadow Herefords
Prairie Rose Cattle Co
Purple Reign Cattle Co
RGR Cattle Co
Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords
Breasbois
INDIANA
MICHIGAN
Double G Herefords
87
MacNaughton Farms 87
Michigan Hereford Assn 46
MINNESOTA
DaKitch Hereford Farms 87
Delaney Herefords
Krogstad Polled Herefords
L awrence Herefords
Springwater Polled Herefords
MISSISSIPPI
. 87
. 87
. 87
Broadlawn Farm Polled Herefords 74
Caldwell Hereford Ranch 87
Gulf South Hereford Assn 15
Leaning Cedar Herefords 87
McGuffee Polled Herefords 87
MISSOURI
AbraKadabra Cattle Co 69
Bellis Family Herefords 69
Biglieni Farms 87
Blue Ribbon Farms 68
Bonebrake Herefords 68, 87
Bradshaw Ranch 68
Central Missouri Polled Hereford Assn 68
Doss Hereford Farms 69
Duvall Polled Herefords 68
Falling Timber Farm 87
KANSAS
Findley Farms 87
Harding Bros Herefords 87
High Prairie Farm 88
Journagan Ranch/Missouri
State University 69, 88
McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch 69
Mead Farms 68
Menzies Cattle Co LLC 69
Miller Herefords 68
Reed Farms
69
Reynolds Herefords . . . . . . 68
Shoenberger Polled Herefords . . . 69, 88
Steinbeck Farms
Storie Farms
Valley Oaks Farm
Whispering Wind Farm
WMC Cattle Co
WPH Ranch . .
KENTUCKY
. . . . . 68
69
. 68
39, 68
69
68
MONTANA
Churchill Cattle Co 41 Cooper Hereford Ranch 88
Curlew Cattle Co 88
Ehlke Herefords 841, 8 Feddes Herefords 88
Herefords 88
MARYLAND
NEBRASKA
85
52
85
73
High Desert Cattle Co 90
Stallings Polled Herefords 90
PENNSYLVANIA
DeanaJak Farms Inc 90
Stone Ridge Manor 67
SOUTH CAROLINA
Forrest Polled Herefords 72
Fowken Farm 72
South Carolina Hereford Assn 33
SOUTH DAKOTA
Bar JZ Ranches
. 90
Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch 90
Blume Herefords 90
Eggers Southview Farms 90
Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch 90
Frederickson Ranch 1, 90
Hoffman Herefords 90
Ollerich Brothers Herefords 90
Rausch Herefords 90
Stenberg Herefords 90
Thorstenson Hereford Ranch 91
TENNESSEE
72 Chapman Cattle Co
Coley Herefords
TEXAS
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
Grandview Hereford Farm 46
Grassy Run Farms 46
Haught Brothers 67
Knotts Polled Herefords 46
Law & Sons, David 46
Litton Livestock 46
McDonald Polled Herefords 46
Ritchie Co Polled Hereford Assn 52
Westfall Polled Herefords . . .
WISCONSIN
46
Bacon Branch Beef 64
Polled Herefords 65
Walker Herefords 7 Woodard Hereford Farms 91
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.
APRIL
1 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle Fall Born Heifers & Frozen Genetics Sale (Online), Jarrettsville, Md.
3 Waggoner Cattle Co. Traits of Merit Bull Sale, Park, Kan.
8 Gerber Right Kind Sale, Richmond, Ind.
8 Lowderman Cattle Co. Fall Born Sale (Online), Macomb, Ill.
10 Bowling Ranch’s 5th Annual Spring Production Sale, Newkirk, Okla.
10 McClun’s Lazy JM Annual Production Sale, Torrington, Wyo.
2025 CALF CROP SIRED BY: BAR JZ On Demand // BR GKB Winchester 1314 GFH A602 Twentytwelve E21 // H Front Runner 1495 ET HL Stimulus 2108 ET // NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F PERKS LP JK7134 Captain 3017 // SR Dominate 308F ET TG CH High Time 189 ET
DOB: 4/4/24 // 44230764
Sire: CCD KINGSMAN 3K ET • Dam: MJB PRIMA 7014E PURCHASED AT THE 2025 NATIONAL WESTERN HEREFORD SALE
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
Duncan Family 1264 N. Mountain Rd. Wingate, IN 47994
2261 E. U.S. Hwy. 40 Clayton, IN 46118 Dale 317-752-7523
W. S.R. 58
IN 47528 812-328-6258 Gordon Clinkenbeard 821-881-8988 cell gjclink@hotmail.com
Bruce, Shoshanna, Blake, Ashley, Jordan and Brian 4072 E. 500 S. Waldron, IN 46182
317-407-3618 cell bruceeverhart56@gmail.com
David cell 765-366-0295 davidandjilld@aol.com www.ableacrescattle.com Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer 2538 State Rd. 122 Richmond, IN 47374 765-969-2243 lee@elzehereford.com
