The voice of the American Hereford Association | December 2024
THE CHURCHILL BULL SALE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH
This year’s Annual Membership Meeting and Educational Forum highlighted the breed’s aggressive strides in establishing Hereford genetics as the “Essential Component of the U.S. Beef Cow Herd,” while also saluting those helping position the breed so enviably.
28 | Breeding Elected AHA President
29 | AHA Directors Elected
32 | Honorees Inducted into Hereford Hall of Fame, Merit
36 | US Foods–Atlanta Recognized as CHB Distributor of the Year
37 | Ellsbury Ranch Takes Home Commercial Producer of the Year
40 | Hereford Breeders Recognized for 50 Years of Commitment
42 | Fed Steer Shootout Champions Crowned
44 | Scholarships Awarded to NJHA Members
52 | 2025 National Hereford Queen: Replanting Roots
54 | 2024 National Hereford Queen: With Gratitude
56 | Champions Selected at the 125th American Royal
59 | Ladies of the Royal
60 | National and Regional Show Award Winners Recognized
COLUMNS
4 | World’s Perspective Making it Count Lots to look forward to in 2025 and beyond.
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| Member Service Take Inventory Don’t miss the American Hereford Association spring inventory early bird deadline on Jan. 15.
16 | CHB Bites Ring in the Holidays Certified Hereford Beef® always satisfies.
18 | Youth Movement Joy of New Beginnings in a Season of Tradition This holiday season, find moments to appreciate.
Cattlemen’s Congress Preview
Make plans to attend the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Hereford Sale Jan. 8-11, in Oklahoma City, Okla. The “Hereford Eve in OKC” frozen genetics sale is Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. and “Hereford Night in OKC” National Hereford Sale is Jan. 10 at 6 p.m.
Bale Grazing for Soil Health
Hay-feeding strategies can build soil health and improve forage production. — by Hugh Aljoe
Sarah Beth Aubrey
Cover photo: “Feed and Frost,” by Kelsey Vejraska, taken at Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights, S.D.
World’s Perspective
by Sydnee Shive
Making it Count
Lots to look forward to in 2025 and beyond.
Digital cameras present unlimited opportunities to get the shot, whether it’s the one in your phone or the bigger, expensive models most photographers use. The moment will eventually pass, but your shots are not limited. You can try and fail with little consequence. You can click the shutter button as many times as you please and immediately see how your image looks.
I am too young for film cameras — the industry began to phase them out around the time I was born. But I’ve heard stories from coworkers and peers of a time when you first needed to get your rolls of film developed before you put a print publication together.
In 2024, most don’t choose to shoot with film. It’s tedious to use, the cameras are old, film is expensive to buy and develop and the learning curve is steep, even for some seasoned photographers. And perhaps the most daunting task of all is making each of your frames count. You must compose every shot correctly, have your camera set properly and be conscious of how many shots you have left. You don’t get to check your work until it’s developed.
Today, the challenges that film photography present are part of its allure. The images are unique, and the extra brainpower that goes into composing an image makes the finished product more satisfying. With a film camera, it’s important to make every shot count.
Film photography isn’t entirely unlike making breeding and management decisions. While you can compose, think and control variables, you don’t get to immediately see the developed product. And, you must take advantage of the finite amount of opportunities presented to you.
Over 2024, Hereford breeders have made it count. From high demand for Hereford bulls to strong feeder
calf sales, Hereford remained at the forefront and continued to make the most of opportunities.
In this issue
Coverage from the 2024 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Educational Forum begins on Page 28. This year’s message — Make it Count — is hard to miss. Powerful speakers, Hereford breeders and industry partners came together in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 24-27 to Make it Count, celebrate the Hereford breed’s wins and continue bolstering the breed’s momentum.
The 2024-2025 president and vice president announcements, along with bios for the three new AHA Board members, can be found on Page 28. The 2024 Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit inductees have spent a lifetime making it count. This year’s inductees, Keith Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.; Doug and Maxine Gerber, Richmond, Ind.; Jack Hedrick, Signal Mountain, Tenn.; and Dale and Nancy Venhuizen, Manhattan, Mont., are featured on Page 32.
As you continue to flip through the Annual Meeting section, you will find American Royal results, Hereford Youth Foundation of America scholarship winners, messages from the new and retiring National Hereford Queen and more.
The AHA headquarters have been buzzing with excitement for quite some time over the upcoming World Hereford Conference. Next year’s Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with the 2025 World Hereford Conference. Join us Oct. 16-29, 2025, for pre- and post-tours, the American Royal, Annual Meeting, Young Breeders Conference and educational sessions. Registration is now open at WorldHerefordConference.com, and the early bird registration deadline is April 1, 2025.
Make 2025 count.
Sydnee Shive is the managing editor of Hereford World. She can be reached at sshive@hereford.org.
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Address:
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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 partner
Jake Drost, jdrost@hereford.org
| Hereford World Staff
Director of field management and seedstock marketing
Joe Rickabaugh, jrick@hereford.org
Production manager
Caryn Vaught, cvaught@hereford.org
Executive editor
Wes Ishmael, wishmael@hereford.org
Managing editor
Sydnee Shive, sshive@hereford.org
Assistant editor
Katie Maupin Miller, kmiller@hereford.org
Creative services coordinator
Bailey Lewis, blewis@hereford.org
Editorial designer/assistant
Megan Underwood, munderwood@hereford.org
Graphic designers
Sharon Blank and Teri Wolfgang
Contributing writers
Hugh Aljoe and Sarah Beth Aubrey
| Field Staff
Western Region – Emilee Holt Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ore., Utah and Wash. 208-965-3130, eholt@hereford.org
Mountain Region – Kevin Murnin Colo., Mont., N.D., Wyo., central and western Canada 406-853-4638, kmurnin@hereford.org
North Central Region – Aaron Friedt Kan., Minn., Neb. and S.D. 701-590-9597, afriedt@hereford.org
Upper Midwest Region – Corbin Cowles Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. 270-991-2534, ccowles@hereford.org
Southwest Region – Cord Weinheimer Ark., La., N.M., Okla. and Texas 830-456-3749, cweinheimer@hereford.org
Eastern Region – Tommy Coley Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 815-988-7051, tcoley@hereford.org
Central Region – Joe Rickabaugh Iowa, Mo. and eastern Canada 785-633-3188, jrick@hereford.org
Northeast Region – Contact the AHA Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., R.I., Vt.
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Counting the Wins Breed Focus
by Jack Ward
AHA members celebrate a dynamic year of progress.
The Christmas season is upon us with shorter days, longer nights and plans to celebrate with friends and family. This is a time for cattlemen and cattlewomen to reflect on our unique lifestyle and our task to continue supplying the growing population with high-quality, greattasting protein.
Societal pressures on the U.S. beef cattle industry can be burdensome, but they also create an opportunity that can provide producers with long-term benefits. Consumers will keep asking questions about how and where their beef is produced. Lenders will continue pressuring the industry to examine production practices through the lens of environmental sustainability while maintaining economic sustainability. Hereford genetics provide a proven solution, as does increased producer engagement.
For instance, the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program provides consumers added assurance while also enabling the industry to demonstrate science-based best practices.
Hereford breeders could earn or renew BQA certification during the 2024 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and Educational Forum Oct. 24-26 in Kansas City, Mo.
The event provided industry insights, resources and information aimed at continuous improvement and expanded opportunities for breeders and the breed.
For example, Tim Parks, DVM, Merck Animal Health, shared the latest in cow-calf monitoring technology, while Kenny Stauffer, NEOGEN, explained the added value of genotyping.
Closer to home, Shane Bedwell, AHA director of breed improvement and chief operating officer, shared results from current research along with changes to the Association’s DNA policy. Ernie Davis, Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) president and CEO, outlined strategy to expand the brand.
Make time for marketing
Brand integrity and marketing were the key focus of Thursday’s Educational
Forum led by Mark Core, Vermeer Corporation executive vice president and chief marketing officer. While a reliable, quality product always comes first, he emphasized that marketing is a hallmark of successful seedstock operations. Core challenged participants to focus deliberately on marketing each week.
Bailey Boyert offered examples of how she uses social media to build the brand and promote Boyert-Core Cattle Co. Kelsey Vejraska, AHA audio visual specialist, shared insights to photography and videography. Wes Ishmael, AHA executive editor, provided perspective on print advertising and the value of cohesive, consistent messaging.
Adding value with Hereford
The commercial marketing panel was a highlight of the Educational Forum. Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs, moderated the panel, which included Lee Mayo, HRC Feed Yards LLC; Jarrid Herrman, Cherokee Sales Co.; and Anton Hermes, Hermes Livestock. Collectively, the panelists shared how Hereford genetics add value for them and their customers.
Making it count
Kevin Ochsner, AgCellerate president, bookended Friday’s Educational Forum. He explained the importance of a strategic plan for every organization. He also shared insights to the current AHA strategic plan and how it was developed.
Ochsner highlighted many of the strategic plan goals, including those that have already been accomplished as Hereford continues gaining momentum.
Celebrating excellence and dedication
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit inductees, the Commercial Producer of the Year, CHB Food Service Distributor of the Year and Golden Breeders. Thanks for all you do for the breed.
Merry Christmas to each of you, and a have a happy new year.
Jack Ward is the executive vice president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at jward@hereford.org.
2 NIGHTS 2 SALES IN OKC!
January 9 & 10, 2025
SELLING PICK OF OUR SPRING 2025 ET CALVES
Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale, January 10 at Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
SPRING 2025 ET MATINGS:
SIRE DAM
Equity
SELLING EMBRYOS FROM “THE CARCASS QUEEN”!
Hereford Eve in OKC Frozen Genetics Sale, January 9 at Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
SELLING 4 OF EACH MATING:
Equity 3316L X The Carcass Queen
Element 019L X The Carcass Queen
Pick Sells Jan. 10
3316L (44504283) 0227 (44130454)
Equity 3316L (44504283) 18K (44351344)
Laredo 3146L (44462205) 2050 (44341573)
Laredo 3146L (44462205) 21J (44256251)
Laredo 3146L (44462205) 2242 (44352754)
Tall Grass 2017 (44355900) 333 (43373464)
Tall Grass 2017 (44355900) 9195 (44210218)
Tall Grass 2017 (44355900) 236K (44378134)
Element 019L (44474146) 175L (44495321)
Element 019L (44474146) 236K (44378134)
Gunsmoke 222 (44400396) 043H (44124072)
Gunsmoke 222 (44400396) 675D (43688034)
Next Level (44439544) 975G (44014796)
Travis E132 (43932136) G92 (44122779)
Chaos K41 (44368156) E079 (44050166)
Equity 3316L ET
KJ 7603 Element 019L ET
Power Forward Performance Matters
by Shane Bedwell
Leveraging opportunity.
The Christmas season is upon us. Snow is flying for some of you, and the U.S. continues to demonstrate why she is the best country in the world.
More than ever I’m excited to be a part of this great breed of cattle. The Annual Meeting, simply put, was an incredible event and the culmination of so many people’s hard work. The enthusiastic conversations and electric energy throughout the event were flat out contagious.
DNA changes ahead I highlighted in last month’s column the DNA-related changes adopted by the American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors following their summer meeting. More recently, the AHA Board adopted another policy change regarding DNA storage.
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Board voted unanimously to purge all DNA samples after the requested testing is complete. AHA will no longer store DNA after that date. However, the DNA lab will store samples for one year after initial testing, which will allow for any immediate retesting if a sample result is found to be in error.
This decision was not taken lightly. The Board considered recommendations from the DNA task force, which reviewed AHA’s DNA policy from end to end, and solicited feedback from breeders. The common sentiment was that the AHA should not get into the business of storing DNA samples.
Furthermore, the consensus was that the dollars required to invest in DNA storage can better be used in efforts to whole-genome sequence high-use animals to enhance the breed’s wholegenome sequence library and other breed improvement initiatives.
At the same time, the AHA is working intently with the lab to build a single chip containing all known genetic defects. This single chip, including the horned/polled test will
negate the need to go back and test for additional traits. It also will prevent re-testing — if, for example, you decide you want a complete genomic profile after conducting a stand-alone test for MD (Mandibulofacial Dysostosis) and DB (Delayed Blindness).
Futureproofing
What if a new abnormality is released and the related marker was not part of the chip used to test an animal, and the sample you sent for initial testing has been purged?
Beyond the AHA releasing more information upon the announcement of a new genetic abnormality, we will have an extensive whole-genome sequence library that will be released (see November 2024 “Performance Matters”). This should significantly decrease the number of unbroken chains within the herdbook. Additionally, I encourage every breeder to keep a back-up sample of every walking sire, donor dam and AI sire so these animals can be tested if the need arises. Think of it as an insurance policy within your control. If samples are stored in a cool, dry place, they can last for many years. I know many breeders who have employed this approach since the beginning. Being able to react quickly is important. I believe maintaining your own sample collection library protects you for today and tomorrow.
AHA staff have been working to share these policy changes with membership through all communication channels, so that breeders can adjust and collect samples for their own DNA libraries.
I certainly want to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas with hopes you get to spend some time with those you love the most!
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.
Board
Action
Board Meeting Highlights
The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors met Oct. 22-23, 2024, at the AHA headquarters, in Kansas City, Mo. Board actions and updates are presented below.
Finance/audit
The AHA Board unanimously approved the audit report presented by Marc Johnson and Rhonda Holdman, CPA, K Coe Isom. The financial summary presented shows that the AHA and subsidiaries had total assets on Aug. 31, 2024, of $21,394,339 and a net change in net assets of $2,401,903.
Commercial programs
Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs, shared that a memorandum of understanding is in place with Trevor Johnson, South Dakota, to serve as an AHA commercial marketing partner.
The AHA Board discussed the current visual specifications for cattle to qualify for Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB). There has been some discussion about the amount of white on red- or blackhided calves due to the increase in pigmentation on Hereford cattle. After discussion, there was no action. The live animal
specification remains: “Must have a predominately (51%) white face.”
Member services
By unanimous vote, the Board election process was ratified.
The AHA staff shared that a breed association had reached out to see if the AHA would be willing to handle its registry. By unanimous vote, the Board declined the request.
Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB)
Ernie Davis, CHB president and CEO, shared his strategy to grow brand awareness and increase CHB sales.
The Board unanimously approved this slate of CHB board of directors: Craig Bacon, David Trowbridge, Bryce Schumann, Steve Merry, Russell Johnson, Joey Garrard and Lou Ellen Harr.
Show and sale
The Board voted unanimously to support the following to serve as judges for the 2025 junior shows:
2025 Committee and Board Appointments
Executive: Chad Breeding (chair), Austin Snedden, Lou Ellen Harr, Travis McConnaughy
Finance/Audit: Scott Sullivan (chair), Austin Snedden, Jim Coley, Cindy Pribil, Grant McKay
Breed Improvement: Travis McConnaughy (chair), Austin Snedden, Hampton Cornelius, Jerry Delaney, Scott Sullivan
Marketing/Communications: Hampton Cornelius (chair), Travis McConnaughy, Jim Williams, Danny Fawcett, Jim Coley
Show and Sale: Lou Ellen Harr (chair), Jerry Delaney, Danny Fawcett, Cindy Pribil, Grant McKay
Hereford Publications Inc.: Cindy Pribil (chair), Travis McConnaughy, Jim Coley, Grant McKay, Hampton Cornelius
Member Service: Jerry Delaney (chair), Scott Sullivan, Jim Williams, Danny Fawcett, Grant McKay
Commercial Programs: Austin Snedden (chair), Cindy Pribil, Danny Fawcett, Jim Williams, Jerry Delaney
Hall of Fame/Merit: Jim Coley (chair), Scott Sullivan, Hampton Cornelius, Austin Snedden, Danny Fawcett
Junior Liaison: Lou Ellen Harr
CHB Board of Directors: Craig Bacon (chair), Joey Garrard, David Trowbridge, Steve Merry, Russell Johnson, Bryce Schumann, Lou Ellen Harr
Charlie Boyd, Kentucky; Tyler Cates, Indiana; Cody Sankey, Indiana; Jirl Buck, Oklahoma; Donnie Robertson, Oklahoma; Chris Effling, South Dakota; Chan Phillips, Missouri; and Tyler Winegardner, Ohio.
The Board voted unanimously to add the following to the AHA approved judges list: John Bob Spiker, West Virginia, and Justin Barber, Texas.
Marketing/communications
Staff reported that the message is still being crafted for a new national ad campaign. Website traffic analytics following the updated website were also shared. Social media reach continues to grow through all outlets. The staff shared the schedule for the 2025 World Hereford Conference.
Breed improvement
The Board voted unanimously to purge all DNA samples starting Jan. 1, 2026, after the requested testing is complete. The Board encouraged the staff to share this policy change with the AHA membership through all sources of communication for breeders to adjust and potentially take an additional sample that they could store themselves.
The Board, by majority vote, approved that the AHA will only share ISAG/ICAR parentage markers with other World Hereford Council members. Member countries must submit a written request.
The Board voted unanimously not to refund any costs of a DNA request after the request has been made.
Hereford Legacy Fund
The AHA board unanimously approved the following to serve on the Hereford Legacy Fund LLC board of directors: Bruce Everhart, Bill King, John Loewen, Kevin Schultz and Eric Walker.
Election of officers
The Board elected the following officers for fiscal year 2025:
President: Chad Breeding by acclamation
Vice president: Austin Snedden by majority vote
Secretary: Jack Ward by acclamation
Treasurer: Leslie Mathews
Delaney
Geislinger’s
J&J
Krogstad
Retiring AHA directors (l to r): Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo.; Jerome Ollerich, Clearfield, S.D.; Bob
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 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 American Hereford Association (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 Performance Matters (Page8) or Hereford.org/ Hereford-Handbook.
2025 AHA/HPI communications internship applications open
The AHA and Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) are offering a communications internship for college sophomores, juniors or seniors to assist the AHA communications team and the HPI editorial staff with Association communication and the Hereford World and Baldy Advantage magazines.
The internship will provide experience in feature writing, social media management, photography, design, videography, event planning, editing and proofing. To apply, please submit a cover letter,
résumé, three writing samples or a portfolio and references to Taylor Belle Matheny, AHA director of communications and digital content, at tmatheny@hereford.org. Applications are due Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
Apply for 2025 youth activities and foundation internship
The AHA will be hiring one or two youth activities interns for the summer of 2025, with the potential for one extended internship through the fall for the World Hereford Conference (WHC) and Young Breeders Competition, hosted in Kansas City, Mo., in October 2025. These internships provide a multi-faceted learning experience for a college student interested in beef breed association work, public relations and leadership, while assisting the AHA with event planning and management, junior show coverage and leading the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors and membership.
Applications are due Jan. 15, 2025. Learn more at Hereford.org/careers
JNHE ambassador program accepting applicants for 2025 Don’t have the schedule for a full summer internship? College students may apply for the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) ambassador program. The ambassadors will assist the NJHA board and AHA staff during a three-week long internship. Ambassadors will arrive in Kansas City, Mo., prior to the JNHE and will work through the duration of the event, including the wrap-up.
Applications are due Jan. 15, 2025. Learn more at Hereford.org/careers
National Shows
Plan to attend these national shows in January 2025
Cattlemen’s Congress: Jan. 8-11, 2025, Oklahoma City, Okla.
• “Hereford Eve in OKC” Frozen Genetics Sale: Jan. 9 –6:30 p.m.
• “Hereford Night in OKC” National Hereford Sale: Jan. 10 – 6 p.m.
National Western Stock Show: Jan. 16-18, 2025, Denver, Colo.
• Stockyards Beef Festival: Jan. 15 – 5:30 p.m.
• National Western Hereford Sale: Jan. 17 – 4 p.m.
Youth
2024 HYFA Season of Giving
The third annual HYFA Season of Giving will take place Dec. 18-20, 2024. Visit HerefordYouthFoundation.org/ Hereford-Season-of-Giving to learn more.
Apply for the 2025 BOLD Conference
The 2025 Building on Leadership Development (BOLD) Conference will be held April 3-6, at GKB Hi Point Ranch, Desdemona, Texas. This elite leadership event offered by NJHA and HYFA develops personal leadership skills and builds upon experiences from the Faces of Leadership Conference. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2025. Visit Hereford.org/youth/ NJHA/BOLD to learn more.
Take Inventory Member Service
by Laura Kouba
Don’t miss the American Hereford Association spring inventory early bird deadline on Jan. 15.
Spring 2025 herd inventories were generated this month for Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPRTM) members. Check your mail or MyHerd.org account for your herd inventory.
Remember, herd inventories turned in by Jan. 15 receive a $0.25 per-head discount on every female maintained on the inventory. Inventories submitted between Jan. 16 and March 1 will be charged the normal $5.50 per cow, $3 per firsttime heifer and $1.50 per bull
Reproductive status codes
NS – Next season
NE – Non-exposed
CE6 – Calf born dead or died shortly after
CE7 – Aborted/premature
CE8 – Open, missed out
CE9 – Died, calving difficulty
CE10 – ET donor dam
CE11 – ET recipient dam
CE12 – Multi-owned, no calf
Disposal codes
T – Sold with papers
1 – Sold as a breeding animal without papers
2 – Sold as a feeder calf
3 – Died, illness
4 – Died, injury
5 – Died, calving difficulty
6 – Died, old age
7 – Died, other
8 – Culled, inferior production
9 – Culled, open
10 – Culled, illness
11 – Culled, injury
12 – Culled, poor treatment
13 – Culled or died, genetic defect
14 – Culled, bad feet
15 – Culled, poor udder
16 – Culled, prolapse
17 – Culled, cancer eye
18 – Culled, structurally unsound
19 – Culled, old age
20 – Culled, other
(optional). Any inventories turned in after March 1 will incur the $2 perhead surcharge.
If you intend to register a calf and record its weaning performance through the Whole Herd TPR program, the calf’s dam must be listed on the current inventory.
Inventory FAQs
Q: I sold a cow and transferred her to someone else’s ownership. Why is she still showing on my inventory?
A: If an animal is listed on your inventory but you have sold the animal, then a proper disposal code and date must be reported in order to remove the animal from your inventory. If the animal was sold with papers, American Hereford Association (AHA) staff does not automatically remove the animal from your inventory, because they are not certain if you still have offspring from the animal to register. If you would like to remove the animal, use the disposal code “T – sold with papers” and the appropriate disposal date.
Q: If I have embryo transfer (ET) calves out of a dam I do not own, do I have to add the donor dam to my inventory?
A: No, you do not have to add the donor dam to your inventory. However, a recipient cow inventory fee for each ET calf will be billed if the calf is recorded with birth performance information (birth weight). If birth performance information isn’t reported, a recipient inventory fee won’t be billed.
Q: I jointly own a dam with someone else, but I don’t have physical possession of the dam and won’t be registering her calf. How do I need to mark her on my inventory?
A: If you multi-own a dam with someone else, keep the dam on your inventory. However, if you aren’t the member who will be registering her calf, mark her as “CE12 – Multi-owned, no calf.”
Q: I have females that aren’t showing up on my inventory. Why?
A: Remember, females won’t appear on the inventory until they have reached at least 18 months of age. Heifers should only be enrolled on the inventory if they’re bred to calve in the season described. In this instance, spring 2025.
Keep in mind your reproductive status and disposal code options listed on the chart. Inventories can be submitted electronically through MyHerd.org or via mail or email. As always, if you are having problems navigating through MyHerd you can view more than 20 tutorials on the MyHerd Help pages, or call customer service at 816-842-3757.
Laura Kouba is the records supervisor and education and information services coordinator of the American Hereford Association. She can be reached at lkouba@hereford.org.
WCC ESSENTIAL 469M
Ranches
CHB Bites
Ring in the Holidays
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Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Sauce
This fool-proof Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) tenderloin is easy to make. The cranberry sauce adds a nice kick of flavor. This recipe should be on your holiday line-up for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
1 whole Certified Hereford Beef tenderloin roast (about 4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon pepper
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
• Heat oven to 425°F. Combine thyme and pepper; reserve 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture for sauce. Press remaining seasoning mixture evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast.
• Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef. Do not add water or cover. Roast in a 425°F oven 50 to 60 minutes for medium rare; 60 to 70 minutes for medium doneness.
• Remove the roast when the meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
• Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Combine vinegar and shallots in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 6 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in reserved seasoning and salt.
• Carve roast into slices; serve with sauce.
Recipe from: CertifiedHerefordBeef.com/recipe/beef-tenderloin-with-cranberry-sauce/.
Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) makes every occasion more special. As you gear up for the season’s festivities, keep in mind the bounty of creative recipes and cooking videos available at CertifiedHerefordBeef.com. This recipe is the example of the holiday meals you will find there.
For more information about Certified Hereford Beef®, visit CertifiedHerefordBeef.com or email info@herefordbeef.org
Feature CHB at your event
Promoting the Certified Hereford Beef brand at events hosted by Hereford breeders and industry partners increases brand awareness and its overall success. CHB staff can help you source product for your event. However, given the logistics involved, please submit requests at least six weeks ahead of the event.
Please complete the request form to begin the process. You will find it at Hereford.org/commercial/programs/Certified-Hereford-Beef
Joy of New Beginnings in a Season of Tradition Youth Movement
by Emma Ballinger
The holiday season brings joy, cheer and hope surrounded by the comfort of traditions. For my family, some of our favorite traditions include hanging a star on the barn, gathering in the living room at my grandparents’ house and welcoming family members
back to the farm from both near and far. My grandfather was the first to raise Hereford cattle on our family farm, and it is such a cherished place for us all to reconnect each holiday season.
Chairman
Logan McFatridge, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com
Vice chairman
Haley Mouser, msfherefords@gmail.com
Communications chair
Salem Sifford, ssifford366@gmail.com
Membership chair
Lauren Gatz, lgatz@ksu.edu
Fundraising chair
Sam Birdsall, scb1230@hotmail.com
Leadership chair
Harlee Watson, harleewatson1@gmail.com
Directors
Emma Ballinger, ballingereg@icloud.com
Matt Bruns, mattbruns101@gmail.com
Sarah Beth Callicott, callicottsb@gmail.com
Kaylee McInvale, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com
Rylie Meinhardt, rjmeinhardt@gmail.com
Isaac Rhode, issaceb2021@gmail.com
Director of youth activities
Amy Cowan 816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org JrHereford.org
One of my most memorable holiday moments was when my dad and I took a walk to the pasture behind my grandparents’ house one cold Christmas Eve. There, nestled in the pasture, was a newborn heifer calf. A new calf is a lot like the holidays — it symbolizes hope for the future and brings a sense of light and renewal to each of us. For Christians, Christmas signifies the birth of Jesus, a moment of great hope and a new beginning for the world. And as we turn toward the new year, we celebrate yet another new start and a time for growth and change in the coming year. Our holiday traditions embody this hope — grounding us and reminding us of what we value as a family.
For cattlemen, each calf born is an occasion that brings a sense of pride and joy, much like the celebrations we hold dear during the holiday season. The heifer born that Christmas Eve in my grandparents’ pasture was a reminder of the values and memories my family shares during the holidays, bringing together the season’s spirit and the work we do every day on the farm. Just as our traditions unite us during the holidays, our commitment to raising Hereford cattle brings us together with fellow cattlemen.
At its heart, this season is a time to look both backward and forward — to honor the traditions passed down to us while embracing the new beginnings that come with each year. So much of what we cherish as cattlemen stems from a shared respect for the past, a dedication to the present and a hope for the future.
We cherish the time that we get to spend with family, slowing down for the season and sharing our joy and blessings with others. Sometimes, life’s most meaningful experiences come in unexpected ways, yet hold a special place in our hearts. Oftentimes, the best gifts do not come with bows or wrapped up under a tree — they come with a story, with a sense of pride and a hope for what is to come. Looking back, I will always treasure that simple walk in the pasture with my dad and the memory of finding that little heifer — whom we named Mary. That memory will forever bring a smile to my face.
This holiday season, may we all find moments to appreciate the connections we hold close, the traditions that shape us and the new beginnings life brings to each of us.
Emma Ballinger, NJHA director
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’Tis the Season Foundation’s Focus
by Harlee Watson
As the holidays approach, it’s time to reflect on all the blessings 2024 has brought. A time of high spirits, generosity and goodwill is before us. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) is constantly creating ways to provide more opportunities and scholarships to National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members. One of their more recent — and most impactful — initiatives is the annual Season of Giving campaign.
The Season of Giving is more than just a fundraising effort; it is a testament to the foundation’s unwavering commitment to developing the Hereford breed’s future leaders. Through the Season of Giving, HYFA creates funds for scholarships and other activities that benefit NJHA members, ensuring that the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) legacy of excellence continues.
Pillars of support
HYFA consists of four pillars: scholarship, education, leadership and research. The gifts the foundation receives during the annual Season of Giving support all four HYFA pillars and its mission to build a pipeline of future leaders for the breed and agricultural community.
The scholarship pillar helps NJHA members excel in their future careers. Education is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth, and HYFA recognizes this by offering more than $200,000 in scholarships each year to support NJHA members’ continued education. As of 2024, HYFA has awarded more than $2 million to Hereford youth.
For NJHA members, leadership and education often go hand-inhand. Leadership activities, like the Faces of Leadership conference and the Building on Leadership Development (BOLD) conference, allow junior members to grow as individuals, hone valuable skills and become the best version
of themselves. Events like the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) and the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout also keep education at the forefront. The JNHE provides countless opportunities for development inside and outside the showring, and the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout offers young people invaluable industry education and real-world cattle feeding experience.
The Hereford Research Foundation, a division of HYFA, is dedicated to supporting breed improvement and research projects outside the scope of the AHA budget. The National Reference Sire Program (NRSP), which is the backbone of many Hereford research efforts, serves as an example. The HYFA and AHA staff allocate extensive time and resources each year to improve the Hereford breed and the beef industry using the data and findings these research projects provide.
Giving opportunities
HYFA, the leadership of its board, and the support of generous donors afford the Hereford breed more industry-wide opportunities created by the foundation’s four pillars: scholarship, leadership, education and research.
“Season of Giving is a good opportunity to remember all the things we must be thankful for, and as Hereford breeders’ we have a lot to be thankful for,” says Bill King, HYFA board member. “This is a time to give back to support the youth of our breed. Season of Giving is an opportunity to help kids get ahead personally, but also allows the Hereford breed to be at the forefront of the nation by having all these fresh, young minds come back and join the industry. Join us by donating to the Season of Giving Dec. 18-20, 2024.”
The impact of the Season of Giving extends beyond the immediate benefits of scholarships
President
Ray Ramsey 317-462-7122, rayramsey77@gmail.com
Vice President George Sprague 541-465-2188, gks@bar1ranch.com
Directors
Nancy Keilty 231-228-6578, nancykeilty@mindspring.com
Jill Bielema 616-292-7476, jbielema@comcast.net
Katie Colyer 208-599-2962, katie@hereford.com
Bill King 505-220-9909, bill@billkingranch.com
Kathy Buchholz 214-537-1306, kathy@gkbcattle.com
Bruce Everhart 317-407-3618, bruceeverhart56@gmail.com
Director of youth activities Amy Cowan 816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org
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and activities. It fosters a sense of community and shared purpose among NJHA members and supporters. The campaign also serves as a reminder of the collective effort required to sustain and advance the Hereford breed — highlighting the importance of giving back and investing in the future. Season of Giving puts young leaders at the forefront of innovation and progress.
As HYFA donors continue to rally behind this initiative, the impact of the Season of Giving will undoubtedly be felt for generations to come, ensuring the continued success and excellence of the NJHA and the agricultural industry.
The 2024 Season of Giving is Dec. 18-20. To donate, visit HerefordYouthFoundation.org or reach out to Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation, at acowan@hereford.org.
Hereford Women
by Marlena Ballinger
NHW Royal Meet Up
National Hereford Women (NHW) met for its annual meeting on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The meeting included keynote speaker Marlena Ballinger, the presentation of Hereford Woman of the Year, the nomination of three new board members and a farewell to three retiring board members.
Marlena is the owner of The Dough Hook Meat Market in Bluffton, Ohio, which specializes in selling Certified Hereford Beef®. She spoke about her experience in the beef industry, providing facts about the product and her consumers’ perspective on the brand. She then opened the floor to questions.
Woman of the Year
Kay Knight from Texas was awarded this year’s Hereford Woman of the Year. Kay is a long-time member and supporter of NHW. Her jewelry company, Kay Knight Designs, has been the
organization’s official jeweler for several years. Kay has donated more than $60,000 to NHW over the years, and she is very deserving of this award.
Meet the board
NHW welcomed three new board members: Rosie Katzenberger, Shelly McQuaig and Lindsey Jacobs.
Rosie and her husband, Eric, live in Monroe, Wis. The couple and their three children raise Hereford cattle at Plum River Ranch.
Shelly is from Ila, Ga., where she and her family raise Herefords at All Hours Farms. Shelly also serves as the marketing and records manager at Barnes Herefords.
Lindsey raises registered Herefords on her family farm, Church View Farms, in Millersville, Md. She served as the 2024 Ms. Agvocate USA and is pursuing her master’s degree in agricultural and life sciences at Virginia Tech College of Agriculture.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
President: Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.
Vice president: Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio
President-elect: Bellana Putz, Otley, Iowa
Secretary: Madison Katzenberger, Monroe, Wis
Treasurer: Melinda Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky
6196 Mt. Sterling Rd., Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Ex Officio: Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.
DIRECTORS
Nikki Crumm, Anadarko, Okla.
Melanie Fishel, Barnardsville, N.C.
Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas
Lindsay Jacobs, Millersville, Md.
Shelly McQuaig, Ila, Ga.
Elizabeth Crumm, Anadarko, Okla.
Rosie Katzenberger, Monroe, Wis.
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To replace two board members who resigned, the NHW board also appointed Elizabeth Crumm and Madison Katzenberger. Elizabeth is from Anadarko, Okla., where she is part owner of Sugar Creek Cattle & Hay Co. and Diamond E Hereford Affiliate. Madison, a past National Hereford Queen, and her parents own Plum River Ranch.
NHW welcomes all the new directors to the board.
Festivities in KC
On Saturday the NHW board arrived at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., for the annual Ladies of the Royal Sale. NHW and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) auctioned off three paintings created by Lake Benton, Minn., artist Michelle Weber. Lot 2 of the Ladies of the Royal sale represented choice of three paintings. Another painting
was sold as Lot 1, and its sale price supported HYFA. The third painting was sold in NHW’s online fundraiser, the Queen’s Court Sale, held on Sale Day during the weekend’s meetings, shows and festivities. All funds raised during the NHW auctions will support the endowment of its Faces of Leadership Scholarships.
NHW offers a huge thank you to Kay Knight Designs. She designed a beautiful Hereford pendant that was raffled off to support NHW. Brenda Buck, of Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., won the necklace.
On Sunday, the National Hereford Queen was crowned. Nataleigh Belcher, Twin City, Ga., was named the 2025 National Hereford Queen. Nataleigh will represent the breed across the country. Along with her tiara, she won a $10,000 NHW scholarship.
First runner-up was Avari Schroeder from Sumner, Iowa; second runner-up was Mary Warden from Bolivar, Mo.; third runner-up was Abbey Wohleb from Whitney, Texas; and Miss Congeniality went to Naomi Sinnamon from Kokomo, Ind.
NHW congratulates and thanks each of you for your support of the breed and organization.
To join and to learn more about the NHW, visit HerefordWomen.com or email nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com.
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Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny 6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055
2731 River Rd. • Wadley, GA 30477 Kyle and Jennifer Gillooly, Owners 478-625-7664 Home Kyle: 478-494-9593 • Jenn: 478-494-6693 ces-predestined.com
409 Johnsfield Rd. Shelby, NC 28150 Bryson Westbrook 980-230-4868 brysonw@thewestbrookco.com
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Andrew 606-584-5361 Austin 606-375-2167 amathenyherefords@gmail.com
2685 Elmo Rd. Pembroke, KY 42266 womackcattle@aol.com
Wes 270-484-0556 Wayde 270-484-0287 Lucas 270-839-2322
P.O. Box 215 Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com jacksonfarmsherefords.com
Jim O’Mara 3600 Ludlow Rd. Good Hope Community Lena, MS 39094 601-654-3584 omaraj@phelps.com
4134 County Hwy. 30 Horton, AL 35980
Glynn Debter 205-429-2040 Perry Debter 205-429-4415
debterfarm@otelco.net Fax 205-429-3553
276-759-1675 herefordhollow@gmail. com
Sugar and Wine Road Monroe, NC 28110 Joel and Amanda Blevins
pandjfarmsherefords@gmail.com
MISSOURI BREEDERS
AL BONEBRAKE Springfield, MO 417-849-1324
JAMES HENDERSON Herdsman 417-588-4572 jameswhend@gmail.com www.bonebrakehereford.com
417-232-4817
cell duvallherefords@keinet.net
Herdsman: Miguel Cifuentes 417-793-5082
Jeff and Stephanie Rawie Aaron and Kylie Noble 11768 W. Farm Rd. 34 Walnut Grove, MO 65770 417-209-5538 jeffrawie24@yahoo.com
Rick and Laurie Steinbeck 2322 Drake School Rd. Hermann, MO 65041 573-237-2668 573-680-0954 cell steinbeckredcows@gmail.com
Riley Bradshaw 12180 272nd St. La Belle, MO 63447 217-491-6096
rileybradshaw23@gmail.com
A Global Gathering
Plan to be part of Hereford history.
International excitement is growing for the 2025 World Hereford Conference (WHC), which returns to the United States for the first time since 1996. It will be held in conjunction with the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting, Oct. 22–26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo., and will include the international Young Breeders Competition.
Tours before and after the main event — open to all AHA members — showcase American cowcalf country and premier Hereford operations.
World Hereford Conference
Oct. 22-26
Registration is open for the WHC, featuring dynamic industry speakers. Attendees will have the option to purchase single day passes or bundle the event for a cheaper price. Hotel accommodations are not included and must be booked separately, but the link is available now at WorldHerefordConference.com. As always, AHA members can attend the Annual Meeting on Saturday morning free of charge.
Herefords in Big Sky Country (pre-tour)
Oct. 16-21
This pre-tour will showcase Hereford cattle, U.S. agricultural history and notable landmarks across breathtaking, wide-open, Montana spaces and skies. Located in the northwestern region of the U.S., Montana is home to 2.5 million head of cattle and some of the most heralded Hereford operations in the country.
Sandhills Sights and Mountain Views (post-tour)
Oct. 27-29
Coach buses will carry attendees across the wideopen spaces of Nebraska, into Wyoming and eventually to Denver, Colo., with stops along the way to see Hereford cattle. The final stay will be in the historic city of Cheyenne, Wyo., where attendees will enjoy the charm of the city and its unique Western style.
Southbound to Cowtown (post-tour)
Oct. 26-29
History and Herefords mix with visits to leading Hereford operations, learning about marketing and semen distribution and taking in the famous Fort Worth Stockyards. Stops also include the home of Cattlemen’s Congress, a leading rodeo stock producer and an inside look at iconic Clydesdale horses.
Young Breeders Competition
Oct. 22-25
Each country represented at the World Hereford Conference may enter teams of four young breeders to take part in the Young Breeders Competition hosted at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. Contestants will take part in a variety of skills-based events centered around the United States agricultural industry (meat animal evaluation, communication, animal health, livestock judging, etc.).
To conclude the competition, youth will participate in a fitting and showmanship competition at the American Royal on Oct. 25, 2025. The winners will be crowned at the closing reception. Details for the event will be posted as they become available. For young breeders in the United States, ages 18-26, wishing to compete on a global stage, you may apply by April 15 on Submittable.
Find out more details and register at WorldHerefordConference.com.
Breeding IS new AHA President
Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas, was named the new president of the American Hereford Association (AHA) during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting Oct. 26, in Kansas City, Mo. Chad was raised working on his family’s registered Hereford operation, B&C Cattle Co. When he was 4 years old, he was already riding horseback with his granddad, Earl, checking the herd.
After graduating high school in 1988, he attended Texas A&M University. He returned home to the family operation, which markets about 100 Hereford bulls and 50 replacement females annually. Chad’s love for the Hereford breed flourished when he returned home and started breeding cows and working in the show barn.
Chad’s knowledge, gleaned from his father, William, gave him the ability to compete with show cattle on a national level while also producing beef cattle with the genetic merit the market demands. Through the continued use of AI and embryo transfer (ET), the B&C brand is trusted across the country for sound, functional cattle that work in the showring and excel in the pasture. B&C Cattle Co. sells a few show heifers, but the majority of their cattle goes to commercial cattlemen, mostly to those producing F1 tiger stripe females, known as the maternal queen of the South.
Chad and his wife, Erin, have five children — Austin, Blayke, Wyatt, Lillian and Blair. Fatherhood reinforced the importance of family and the value of passing down honesty, an outstanding work ethic and a better life. After returning to Miami, a small town in the Texas Panhandle, Chad became active in the community. He was elected to the city council in November of 2005. He has been the Miami mayor since
2009. He also serves on the board of trustees of the First Christian Church and is an active member of the Texas Hereford Association, serving on the board since 2011, including stints as president in 2016 and 2017.
Snedden elected vice president
Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif., was elected to serve as the 2024 AHA vice president.
Austin is a full-time fifthgeneration rancher in central California, where his family has been raising cattle in the same county for more than 150 years. Snedden Ranch was founded in 1867 by Anna and Samuel Snedden and has been passed down through the generations. It continues a family business with family members of all ages working in every aspect of the operation.
Austin grew up on the ranch in southwest Kern County, California. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2005 with a degree in business administration. Austin and his wife, Sarah, met in college and married in 2004. They have four children: Ryah, Rainey, Sonora and Ezra. Austin and Sarah partner with his parents, Richard and Susie, to operate Snedden Ranch.
Snedden Ranch consists of 350-400 commercial cows, 120 Hereford cows and 40 Red Angus cows. The Snedden family raises bulls for their commercial herd and their annual production sale, held on the second Saturday of October each year. In addition to the cow herd and hosting a production sale, Snedden Ranch markets a select group of commercial replacement females annually. Their steer calves are merchandised at weaning or yearling age and sold off the ranch through auctions and video markets.
Snedden Ranch has raised primarily Hereford cattle for more than 100 years and registered its first cattle with the AHA more than 50 years ago in
1972. The ranch received Gold Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status from the AHA in 2022 and was also honored as 50-year Golden Breeder in that year. Austin and Sarah served as advisors for the California/ Nevada Junior Hereford Association in 2017 and 2018.
Austin has been involved with the Kern County Cattlemen’s Association for many years and served as president from 2014 to 2015. He was appointed to serve on the Trump Administration’s Rural and Agriculture Advisory Committee. Austin served as a delegate for the California Republican Party from 2021 to 2022 and is a contributing columnist to the Valley Ag Voice, a regional agricultural publication.
Additionally, Austin was recognized as the Kern County Cattleman of the Year in 2020, and Snedden Ranch was recognized in 2013 as California’s 18th Senatorial District’s Small Business of the Year.
AHA Directors Elected
Delegates elected three new directors during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting to serve four-year terms on the 12-member Board: Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.; Grant McKay, Marysville, Kan.; and Jim Williams, Kearney, Neb.
Completing their terms on the AHA Board were outgoing president Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo., and directors, Jerome Ollerich, Winner, S.D., and Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va.
Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., owns and operates Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch (FECR) with his family. Danny’s wife, Kyla, owns Focus Marketing Group, which specializes in livestock marketing and helps FECR market their seedstock and ranch brand. The Fawcetts have two children, Hollis and Ivy, who are both involved in the family ranch. Danny’s mom, Cheryl, is a partner on the ranch and handles the accounting side of the
operation. Kristin and Weston Kusser also partner with the Fawcett family and call FECR home.
FECR calves around 1,000 cows each year, most of them registered Herefords. Most of the cropland is utilized for feed, but they also grow cash crops, such as corn, wheat and soybeans. Each October, FECR hosts a female sale where they offer 15 to 30 head, with the bulk of them being sold to South Dakota Junior Hereford Association members and to others across the country. The Fawcett family also sells around 100 bulls and a potload of elite baldy heifers each February in their annual production sale. FECR is currently working to develop yearling heifers to be sold as bred heifers using Hereford and Angus genetics.
Danny says the FECR goal is to continue staying relevant in the Hereford breed by producing genetics that can be used by seedstock and commercial producers, a goal which drives his decision making.
Danny attended South Dakota State University, where he studied animal science and agricultural journalism and
marketing. Recently, he served on the South Dakota Hereford Association (SDHA) board of directors for six years. During his time on the board, SDHA reached another level as the directors connected seedstock and commercial cow-calf producers with feedlot and packer representatives.
Danny grew up in the Hereford breed and exhibited at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). His kids currently show at the JNHE and other national shows. Aside from his kids’ involvement, Danny has judged national shows across the country.
Currently, Danny also serves on the South Dakota Beef Breeds Council where he helps promote beef in the state. He is a past board member for the Hand County Livestock and Crop Improvement Association.
Danny is a past Hereford Herdsman of the Year, as well as SDHA Hereford Enthusiast of the Year. Aside from his awards and recognitions, Danny says his biggest achievement has been positively impacting the juniors involved in the Hereford breed.
Pictured is the 2024-25 AHA Board of Directors. Front row (l to r): Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.; Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark.; Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.; Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.; Grant McKay, Marysville, Kan.; and Jim Williams, Kearney, Neb. Back row (l to r): Chad Breeding, president, Miami, Texas; Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.; Austin Snedden, vice president, Maricopa, Calif.; Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.; Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio; and Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. Not pictured: Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo.
Grant McKay, Marysville, Kan., owns and operates GLM Herefords with his wife, Linda; daughter, Bailey; and late son, Seth. Grant and Linda handle GLM’s day-to-day operations. Bailey works to keep the business in the public eye by managing GLM’s marketing efforts and social media platforms.
Two years after moving to the U.S., Grant started GLM with the purchase of one Hereford heifer from G&R Polled Herefords in 1993. Today, GLM partners with Sue Rowland of G&R Polled Herefords.
GLM Herefords currently runs approximately 100 head of registered cows alongside diversified crops and forage acres. Since its start, GLM has relied on the collection and use of performance data tools. GLM uses an extensive AI and ET program to help maintain their focus of raising high-quality seedstock cattle. Since the beginning, GLM’s goal has been to produce high-performing cattle with moderate birth weight and convenience traits that fit the needs of many different producers.
GLM sells its bulls through privatetreaty sales. The operation’s females and steers are also sold privately. GLM has consigned to the Ladies of the Royal sale and currently consigns cattle to the Nebraska Cornhusker Classic, National Western Stock Show Herefords in the Yards Sale and the Generations in the Making online sale. GLM was named the Kansas Polled Hereford Association New Breeder of the Year in 2000.
Grant earned his associate’s degree in applied science from Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kan. He is an active and past member in multiple Hereford associations, both in America and Canada. Previously, Grant served as a director for the Nebraska Hereford Association. He and Linda were advisors for the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association. Grant served as a chairman for the 2012 JNHE, held in Grand Island,
Neb. Aside from Hereford associations, Grant has been active in multiple livestock and cattlemen’s associations.
While growing up in Canada, Grant gained extensive industry experience working for several prominent Canadian Hereford breeders. His work at WTK Polled Herefords, Circle D Polled Herefords and Haroldson’s Polled Herefords helped him build a solid foundation of knowledge. Currently, Grant works for Ag Sale Day. He credits his management skills and industry knowledge to the many different operations where he has worked along the way.
Jim Williams, Kearney, Neb., and his wife, Sheila, raise registered Hereford cattle at their operation, Valley View Cattle Co. Jim’s history in the Hereford breed goes back to 1960 when his grandfather, Harry, purchased his first registered Hereford bull.
Jim’s career path has led him down many roads in the Hereford breed. Majoring in animal science, he attended The Ohio State University and jumped headfirst into the cattle business. After graduation, he spent eight years between Lone Star Hereford Ranch in Texas and EE Ranches in Mississippi.
In 1992, before the AHA merger, Jim began working as a field representative, covering Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. Three years later, post-merger, he assumed the role of vice president of supply with Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB). During that time, Jim helped develop relationships with cattle feeders, working hard to ensure Herefords found a seat at the table in the commercial marketplace.
Through the ’90s, Jim worked closely with Olsen Ranches in Harrisburg, Neb., to develop a process to quickly recognize Hereford sires with genetic merit. That initial data collection laid the groundwork for the National Reference Sire Program.
After a stint of working in feedyardpacker relations, he returned to Hereford. In 2001, Jim resumed his role as the vice president of supply for CHB and worked to promote Hereford beef. Jim, along with many others at CHB, helped the brand make significant strides. The network of feeders pursuing Hereford genetics broadened, and the Hereford Verified® program was developed.
In 2009, Jim returned to the fed cattle sector, working in third-party research for animal health companies. In 2013, he accepted a new challenge and began working as a cattle buyer for Greater Omaha Packing (GOP).
Jim was a useful asset to GOP, helping grow two USDA recognized branded beef programs that both highlight Hereford genetics — 1881 Omaha Hereford™ and Omaha Classic Hereford Beef ™. Successfully creating programs like these was not easy, but Jim has always believed in connecting people within the industry. Leveraging his relationships, Jim aided in placing Hereford and Hereford-influenced calves for cattle feeders looking to take part in GOP’s value-added programs.
Jim is the current head of cattle procurement and a member of the senior management team at WR Reserve in Hastings, Neb. He plays a major role in upholding WR’s goals of providing consumers with the best product, while working to double harvest capacity by 2026. His passion has been, and always will be, promoting the Hereford breed and the cattle industry. Jim is active in his community, volunteering at many local 4-H and youth livestock events, and as a member of the Kearney eFree Christian Church.
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Honorees Inducted into Hereford Hall of Fame, Merit
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Keith Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.; Doug and Maxine Gerber, Richmond, Ind.; and Dale and Nancy Venhuizen, Manhattan, Mont., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame on Oct. 26 in Kansas City, Mo., during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Convention.
Keith Fawcett
Keith Fawcett was a fourthgeneration rancher from Ree Heights, S.D. In 1906, his great-grandfather journeyed from Arkansas to South Dakota and purchased the initial land to start what is now known as Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch (FECR). A large majority of the original land is still part of the operation. When Keith graduated high school in 1977, he became an integral part of the operation. Three years later, Keith married Cheryl, and together they grew FECR. In 1985, Keith and Cheryl formed a partnership
with his parents, Robert and Marjean, that has spanned generations to establish today’s ranch.
As Keith and Cheryl grew the ranch, they also grew their family. They have four children and six grandchildren. Their son, Danny, and his wife, Kyla, reside on the ranch with their children, Hollis and Ivy. Their daughter, Kristin Kusser, and her husband, Weston, live on the ranch with their children, Falon, Jensen and Marty. Their son, Matt, lives in Miller, S.D., and helps at the ranch on weekends. Their daughter, Erin Kaufmann, resides near Arlington, S.D., with her husband, Adam, and their son, Kaladin.
Keith’s vision and hard work, with the help of his family, has grown FECR to its current scale and scope. Currently, the family maintains around 1,000 cows; 80% of those are Herefords and the other 20% are Angus and commercial cows. They market their genetics through an annual sale in February. Outside of the sale, the Fawcetts have a commercial bred heifer development program. On top of that, they typically background 1,200 head of feeder cattle during the winter.
Keith’s contributions to the beef business and the Hereford breed go beyond the ranch in Ree Heights. For many years, he was involved with the South Dakota Hereford Association (SDHA), American Hereford Association (AHA) and Hand County Crop and Livestock Improvement Association. He spent time as a board member with the SDHA; Keith and Cheryl served 10 years as junior advisors for the state’s junior Hereford association. From 2011-2015, he served on the AHA Board. He was honored by the SDHA in 2023 for his years of dedication to Hereford cattle and the association.
With decades of genetic progress and an endless pursuit of making Hereford cattle better, FECR has become a destination for commercial and purebred cattlemen to source their genetics. Keith’s emphasis on breeding Hereford cattle offering a balance of maternal traits and carcass merit has created a demand for the ranch’s bulls and calves and made those investing in FECR genetics more profitable.
Like so many in his generation, Keith knew how to work hard; he lived the ups and downs of ranching and farming and reaped the rewards of his livelihood. Keith’s knowledge, kind spirit, and honesty earned him respect as one of the breed’s great stockmen.
“We could go on and on about Keith’s contributions to the Hereford breed,” writes Matt Zens, SDHA president, in his letter to the selection committee. “However, the kind of person that Keith was would have much more substance even in comparison to his love for Hereford cattle. He was thoughtful and genuine. He was caring and had an eye toward the success of future generations.”
Keith passed away in June of 2024 and was inducted posthumously into the Hall of Fame. His loyalty and service to the breed and its youth, and his passion to improve and promote Hereford cattle has only ever been replicated by a select few.
Keith Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., was inducted posthumously into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (back row l to r) are: Jerome Ollerich, AHA director, Winner, S.D.; Adam, Kaladin and Erin Kaufmann, Arlington, S.D.; Kyla, Ivy, Danny, Cheryl and Hollis Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.; Matt Fawcett, Miller, S.D.; Kristin, Weston and Marty Kusser, Ree Heights, S.D.; Carrie and Joe Novotny, Omaha, Neb.; and Wyatt Agar, AHA president, Thermopolis, Wyo. Pictured (front row l to r) are: Jensen and Falon Kusser, Ree Heights, S.D.
Doug and Maxine Gerber Doug and Maxine Gerber, Richmond, Ind., built Gerber Land & Cattle into the premier seedstock operation it is today. A fourthgeneration farmer from western Ohio, Doug got his start in 4-H, showing cattle. He purchased his first polled Hereford in 1960. After three years of working and learning, Doug showed the county champion and reserve champion at the junior show at the Ohio State Fair. He attended Miami University (Ohio), studying zoology. His love of cattle and agriculture eventually called Doug back to the farm.
In 1967, Doug married Maxine, and they became true partners in every sense of the word. Maxine was a nurse, working in the operating room and later at a local nursing home, while Doug worked on the farm. Maxine and Doug both loved cattle.
Doug was elected to the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) Board, and at the time, he was the youngest board member in the Association’s history. He later became the youngest Board president, serving from 1980-1981. During his tenure, Doug helped lead the Association through several challenges, seeking the best for the Hereford breed.
The Gerbers were early adopters of Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) and the use of genomics, carcass and ultrasound data collection. Doug always has been one to continue to learn, whether it was attending Beef Improvement Federation meetings or visiting with other breeders. When these activities pulled Doug away from the farm, Maxine, a very capable herdsman, was more than ready to handle the day-to-day operation. From doctoring cattle to pulling calves, Maxine was up to the task. In 2007, Maxine passed away after a battle with cancer. While Doug and Maxine didn’t have children, the thousands of cattle they raised were part of the family in many ways.
Over the years, the couple worked to perfect the Gerber cow herd and tirelessly chased genetic improvement. Many herds all over the country have been influenced by the Gerber herd, whether it was through cow families, like Dixie or Rosie Lane, or bulls, such as Gerber High Time H65. The Gerbers continued to look to improve, as there is no such thing as the perfect cow, just a better one using a generation at a time.
With the help of his farm employee, Steven Thomas, Doug calves out about 100 cows each year. Doug
spends a great deal of time studying potential herd sires, and continually reads literature and speaks with other producers to better his herd. Doug enjoys the science behind raising highquality cattle, whether it be genetics, nutrition or agronomy.
Doug was awarded the Outstanding Cattleman Award in 2018 by the Indiana Beef Cattle Association. He was also awarded the Distinguished Hoosier Award by the State of Indiana during the Indiana State Fair Hereford open show in August of 2018. Doug remains very active in many organizations in the community, including serving as the pianist at the Boston Methodist Church and being a member of the Indiana Beef Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Wayne County Cattlemen’s Association.
“It would indeed be a well-deserved recognition to place Doug and Maxine Gerber in the American Hereford Association Hall of Fame,” writes Bryce Schumann, Schu-Lar Herefords, in his letter to the selection committee. “They have been a shining example of faith in God, hard work and trust in the greatness that Hereford cattle and their breeders possess.”
The couple’s passion and dedication are best represented in the herd they worked so hard to put together over the years, culminating in some of the best genetics in the Hereford breed. The Gerber family will have a lasting impact on the Hereford breed for years to come.
Dale and Nancy Venhuizen
Located 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park in Manhattan, Mont., Dale and Nancy Venhuizen founded Churchill Cattle Co. shortly after they married in 1980.
Dale was raised on a Hereford ranch and seed potato farm in southwest Montana. He attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., and it was there that he met his wife, Nancy. They both transferred to Montana State University, graduating in 1979. Dale graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and Nancy with a bachelor’s degree in finance.
Doug and Maxine Gerber, Richmond, Ind., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (l to r) are: Jerome Ollerich, AHA Director, Winner, S.D.; Lee and Cindy Elzemeyer, Richmond, Ind.; Doug Gerber, Richmond, Ind.; Carrie Burrows, Palm Bay, Fla.; Matthew Elzemeyer, Richmond, Ind.; and Wyatt Agar, AHA president, Thermopolis, Wyo.
on boards, hosting tours or events or mentoring young breeders, Dale and Nancy have provided an atmosphere in which people feel comfortable, and their thoughts are valued,” writes Mark Cooper, Cooper Hereford Ranch, in his letter to the selection committee. “Their eagerness to implement new technologies is to be commended. Dale has served our Board in many ways but was very instrumental in establishing the Certified Hereford Beef program and ensuring its success. Their ranch remains committed to implementing technologies that monitor feed efficiency and carcass evaluation to this day.”
Since then, the couple has called Montana home, raising their four daughters — Katie, Anne, Megan and Camille — about five miles from the Hereford operation Dale grew up on. They now have 11 grandchildren they often welcome to the ranch.
The operation’s name — ‘Churchill’ — stems from a bull named DV Lord Churchill out of a female gifted to Dale by his father, John. The proceeds from the bull’s sale at the Western Nugget in Reno, Nev., served as the foundation for Dale and Nancy’s Hereford herd.
additions. They are early adopters of technology, utilizing embryo transfer and AI since 1980 and using ultrasound technology to collect carcass data since 1992. In a partnership with Trans Ova Genetics, Churchill Cattle Co. serves as a satellite location and regularly IVF (in vitro fertilization) flushes donors. Students as well as teachers, they’re always learning, growing and sharing their expertise.
A household name in the Hereford breed, Churchill cattle have influenced herds across the U.S. and around the world. Dale and Nancy themselves have undoubtedly made Herefords better and have touched countless lives in the process.
Hall of Merit
JackHedrick, Signal Mountain, Tenn., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit Oct. 26 at the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
Jack Hedrick
The couple started with about 60 head of registered Hereford females, and now they calve about 350 Hereford pairs and a handful of commercial females. Annually, the Venhuizen family hosts a fall female sale and spring bull sale, selling about 100 head in each. Their sale tag line, ‘world class,’ is synonymous with the herd the Venhuizens have built. Their customer base consists of both commercial and seedstock producers, and they sell females and bulls whose progeny can perform in the feedyard, on the range or in the donor pen.
The Venhuizens are constantly improving their herd, carefully planning mating decisions and herd
Dale is a lifelong advocate of the Hereford breed. Whether it was providing a steady hand following the merger of the APHA and the AHA or being a vocal leader for Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) — he led with integrity, positivity and progressive thinking. He was a member of the AHA Board of Directors from 20002004 and again from 2010-2014, serving as president of the AHA Board in 2004 and CHB president. He’s participated in the World Hereford Conference, enrolled Churchill cattle in the Hereford Feedout Program and is actively involved in his community, having served on the Calvin College board of trustees, Manhattan Christian School board and as elder and deacon on his local church council.
“Their commitment to the Hereford breed is unmatched. Whether serving
Jack Hedrick, cattle sales manager and owner of JDH Marketing Services LLC, Signal Mountain, Tenn., has deep roots in the Hereford breed. His grandfather, Perry Hedrick, was a polled Hereford Pioneer Breeder, and his father, Roscoe “Rusty” Hedrick, managed many notable Hereford herds.
Jack was young when his dad joined legendary polled Hereford breeder M.P. “Hot” Moore at Circle M Ranch in Senatobia, Miss., as a herdsman.
Even at an early age, Jack was always drawn to sale day. As a ranch manager’s kid, Jack witnessed firsthand the hard work, creative marketing and professionalism poured into each successful sale. Circle M Ranch sales often averaged more than $6,000 per head — a sizable investment in those times — and Jack vividly recalls the excitement generated by those highselling lots.
In 1966, the Hedrick family left
Dale and Nancy Venhuizen, Manhattan, Mont., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured are: Jerome Ollerich, AHA Director, Winner, S.D. (left); the Keith family, Omaha, Neb., Megan, Jordan, Willa, Henry and Winston; the King family, New York, N.Y., Robin, Anne, Laith and Nadia; Dale and Nancy Venhuizen, Manhattan, Mont. (center); the San Souci family, Manhattan, Mont., Nick, Camille, Aracaeli, Lilia, Edessa, Evangeline, Ignatius and Raphael; Katie Venhuizen, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Wyatt Agar, AHA president, Thermopolis, Wyo. (right).
Circle M and moved to Damascus, Md., to join Col. E. Brooke Lee’s Silver Springs Farms. When Washington D.C. began to encroach upon the farm, the Hedrick family moved a portion of Lee’s cowherd to a farm in Columbus, Miss., where Jack met his wife, Mary Helen.
While in Columbus, the Hedricks started their own Hereford operation called Yikes Farms. Struck with the economic inflation of the ’70s, Rusty started working cattle sales. In 1975, just a couple of years out of high school, Jack hit the road doing the same, working with Bill Maerli from Missouri.
trades — photographers, catalog designers, videographers, clippers, fitters, ring help and auctioneers — to help prepare for a successful event.
“I think Jack’s greatest attributes are his personality and dedication to do the best job possible for all his employers,” writes Walt McKellar, CMR Herefords, in his letter to the selection committee. “This dedication and integrity has earned him a special place in all aspects of our industry. He has been the ultimate mentor and friend throughout my life, and I know he has done the same for so many others.”
While working sales, Jack met Eddie Sims of National Cattle Services Inc., from Elgin, Okla. Jack went to work for Sims in 1978, hauling chutes and equipment between sales to prepare cattle with Eddie’s brother, Dale “Slim” Sims. Under the tutelage of the Sims brothers, Jack learned about sale management and made many industry connections. Those connections would become even more important when Jack started providing sale management, consulting and ring service through his own sales marketing company, JDH Marketing Services LLC, in 1988, after a decade with National Cattle Services.
Jack views sales management as a team sport where managers call upon the best in the industry in their
More than four decades later, Jack has worked his entire life in the cattle sales industry and has never received a salaried, bi-weekly paycheck. Instead, like the farms and ranches he serves, Jack depended on robust markets and successful sales. He currently resides in Signal Mountain with his wife of 43 years, Mary Helen. Their son, Dustin, and his wife, Carleigh, also live in Signal Mountain with their two sons, Thom and Monte.
Jack says the farmers and ranchers he served have always been the most rewarding part of his job. There are several sales he has worked for more than 35 straight years. The sort of tenacity and grit it takes to ride the ups and downs of the livestock industry is something Jack not only learned from his clients but admires about them.
Jack Hedrick, Signal Mountain, Tenn., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit. Pictured (l to r) are: Jerome Ollerich, AHA Director, Winner, S.D.; Mary Helen, Jack and Dustin Hedrick, Signal Mountain, Tenn.; Marcia Kendrick, Houston, Texas; and Wyatt Agar, AHA president, Thermopolis, Wyo.
US Foods–Atlanta Recognized as CHB Distributor of the Year
Brands are only as good as those who stand behind them, and Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) curates powerful partnerships between the brand, its distributors, Hereford producers and consumers. US FoodsAtlanta, 2024 CHB Food Service Distributor of the Year, serves as a shining example of this partnership.
“These partnerships are absolutely vital to the life of the brand, its success and its continuation,” says Ty Ragsdale, CHB regional brand manager. “CHB has a small sales team, so it is crucial to have those partners, like US Foods-Atlanta, to be the feet on the ground.”
US Foods-Atlanta received the CHB Distributor of the Year award during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting on Oct. 26, in Kansas City, Mo.
US Foods-Atlanta, with the leadership of Jonathan Wells, US Foods vice president of merchandising and marketing, stands out even among a list of dedicated licensed CHB distributors. The team garnered the CHB Food Service Distributor of the Year honor by moving the most volume of CHB during the fiscal year, which is unsurprising to those who have watched their rise. Since US Foods-Atlanta partnered with CHB in 2019 after being introduced to the brand by National Beef’s Terry Thornton, they have grown their sales by 30% each year, according to Ragsdale.
This rapid and consistent growth further serves as a testament to the power behind these branddistributor partnerships.
“Jonathan and US Foods have been the most cooperative and best ambassadors for the brand in the history of the brand. He has totally embraced it and has worked so well with CHB management and the National Beef team,” Ragsdale says.
“With his culinary background, Jonathan has an incredible understanding of the whole protein category. He is a problem solver for the customers and a master at teaching new salespeople about the beef category,” Ragsdale explains. “He breaks it down to the basics until his staff is confident in selling these products.”
Certified Hereford Beef’s sustainable, breed-focused, producerowned backstory, supported by its consistent, earthy flavor separates it from Atlanta’s Angus-dominated beef market. With a flavorful, consistent product backed by the Hereford breed’s genetics, US Foods-Atlanta arms their sales team and center of the plate specialists to tell the CHB story and help it stand out in one of the most complex and competitive protein sectors — beef.
In their mission to transform the US Foods team from salespeople into culinary storytellers, offering a quality product, Wells and US Foods–Atlanta staff have a wealth of support from the CHB team. As a professional who cut his teeth
promoting a very large beef brand, Wells was frankly surprised when the newer and seemingly more grassroots Certified Hereford Beef offered his team powerful resources to help grow the market share in their region.
“The CHB team has always been there to help with whatever it is we needed,” Wells says. “If we wanted to meet with a rancher and train our team, they showed up with all the bells and whistles. If we needed to run a promotion with our team, they always helped me build something impactful that moved the needle.”
US Foods-Atlanta was named the CHB Distributor of the Year at the 2024 AHA Annual Membership Meeting. Pictured (l to r) are: Craig Bacon, CHB board chairman; Jonathan Wells, US Foods-Atlanta; Jamaal Greer, US Foods-Atlanta; and Ernie Davis, CHB CEO.
Ellsbury Ranch Takes Home Commercial Producer of the Year
Ellsbury Ranch, Sundance, Wyo., received Commercial Producer of the Year honors at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 26.
Ellsbury Ranch LLC is a fifthgeneration cow-calf and yearling operation in northeastern Wyoming, owned and operated by Colter and Sarah Ellsbury, and Jeff and Whitney Stull. The couples purchased the cattle and equipment in 2017 and enjoy raising their families on the ranch and teaching their children about the insand-outs of the operation. Together the Ellsbury and Stull families are raising six kids from the ages of 2 to 14 alongside the cattle operation — Lyman, Ridley and Mattie Ellsbury, and Ruby, Sutton and Weston Stull.
Ellsbury Ranch roots reach back to 1885 when their great-greatgrandfather moved his family west from Minnesota to land in Beulah, Wyo., where they successfully set up a general store, feed stable and hotel. The family pulled up stakes in Beulah in 1891 and settled along the creek in Farrall, Wyo., the modern-day headquarters of the ranch.
Initially, Ellsbury Ranch was home to Hereford cattle, but in the ’90s the herd transitioned to black baldies before becoming home to solely black-hided cattle in the 2000s. But, after Ellsbury and Stull acquired the herd, they felt like they needed a change to bolster performance, despite their strong commercial Angus cow herd. So, Ellsbury Ranch welcomed back Hereford sires in 2018 when they purchased three bulls from Frederickson Ranch, Spearfish, S.D. The resulting black baldy calves showed the textbook example of heterosis firsthand with the baldfaced calves consistently weaning
at heavier weights than their blackhided peers. With this added boost in pounds and performance, Ellsbury Ranch sold its last black bull in 2023 and now has an entirely Hereford bull battery to make black-whitefaced, Hereford-sired calves.
Today, Ellsbury Ranch runs 550head of black-hided cows, a Hereford bull battery and about 300 yearlings on 19,000 acres of privately leased and forest service ground deep in the Black Hills. Their black baldy calves are consistently at the top of the market, whether they are sold through Superior Livestock, the local sale barn or privately off-the-ranch. Ellsbury Ranch has traditionally sold its steer calves through Superior Livestock and marketed their heifer peers privately or through the local auction barn. But, as demand has increased in their area for black-white-faced, F1 replacements, Ellsbury and Stull have more opportunities to market their heifer calves as replacements. Local ranchers
have been demanding Hereford-sired, black baldy replacements because their maternal heterosis, coupled with their docility, efficiency and longevity, are second to none. Last year, the operation’s heifer calves were sold after the steers on Superior Livestock’s Bighorn Classic.
With the added pounds, demand and docility the bald faces brought to Ellsbury Ranch, the families have no plans to change their business model. Ellsbury and Stull plan to continue to market all of their in-demand black baldy cattle — selling steers through Superior and finding value-added outlets for their replacement-quality heifer peers. By bringing in blackhided replacements to pair with their Frederickson Ranch Hereford bull battery, Ellsbury Ranch will consistently have a calf crop of entirely black baldy F1s — just the way they like it.
Ellsbury Ranch, Sundance, Wyo. was named the Commercial Producer of the Year at the 2024 AHA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 26. Pictured (l to r) are: Austin Snedden, AHA director, Maricopa, Calif.; Sarah and Colter Ellsbury, Sundance, Wyo.; Jeff and Whitney Stull, Sundance, Wyo.; and Wyatt Agar, AHA president, Thermopolis, Wyo.
More Precious than Jewels
Kay
Knight named 2024 Woman of the Year by the National Hereford Women.
When Kay Knight, Mason Texas, was approached by good friend and then National Hereford Women (NHW) board member Shannon Worrell, also of Mason, Texas, in 2019 about designing a line of high-end, cattlethemed jewelry, her initial reaction was to laugh.
“And then I went, ‘How do I go about doing this?’” Knight says. “I had no clue. I didn’t know anything about cattle at all. I’m a city girl.”
Knight has been in the jewelry making business for more than 50 years. She cut her teeth polishing silver, arranging displays and performing administrative work before starting a career as a diamond dealer and independent designer in 1984. She currently owns and operates Kay Knight Designs with her husband, Trey Carrington.
After some trial and error, Knight perfected the show heifer silhouette and attended a NHW board meeting armed with several potential designs. Five weeks later, she took her pieces to the 2019 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Denver, Colo.
“We took it to Denver, and that was the first time anybody had seen it outside of the board,” Knight says. “It was a big hit. After that, people were just pretty much lined up in front of our booths to buy something.”
Worrell originally brought her idea to Knight with the intent of partnering to sell the line of jewelry to raise funds for scholarships. Several months later, at the American Royal, Knight presented the NHW with a check for $3,000 — marking the beginning of Knight’s partnership with the NHW to grow its scholarship fund.
The Lady of the Royal Knight created her first official line of NHW jewelry in 2019, and every year since then the NHW has organized a raffle for a one-of-a-kind necklace
created by Knight, coined the “Lady of the Royal.” The organization sells 100 raffle tickets for $100 each. The winner of the necklace is announced before the Ladies of the Royal Sale, held in conjunction with the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Educational Forum and the American Royal.
“For the six years I’ve done it, I’ve used the same style of cow. That’s never changed. What changes is the color of metal I use, whether it’s white, rose or yellow gold, and the different color of diamonds or stones I put on it. All six of them are different.
“But I am really, really proud that we’re able to donate the piece to them. And then they keep all the proceeds from that,” Knight says. “I’ve been able to help them raise $60,000 so far.”
A proud partnership
It’s common to see Knight and her husband at their booth, selling jewelry at events like the JNHE, AHA Annual Meeting and the Texas Hereford Show.
“It’s changed the way I do business. It’s changed everything,” Knight says. “But I tell you the absolute best thing about it is the people that I have met along the way. I have friends all over
the United States now. All cattlerelated, because I see them every year at these same events.”
Most of all, Knight now sees the value in what a show calf — and a youth livestock organization, like the National Junior Hereford Association — can do for young people.
“They are actually participating in life with each other, and these kids are going to be friends when they’re 50 years old,” Knight says. “Because they started out so young, they’ve learned so much, and they have such respect for their animals and adults. I love it.”
Knight enjoys seeing young women wearing her jewelry in the showring and is extremely proud to contribute a portion of her sales and donate the “Lady of the Royal” to the NHW each year.
“Kay will tell you that she is honored to be part of National Hereford Women, as that is her nature,” Sally Wingler, NHW president, noted before presenting the bronze cow to Knight. “But it is us who have been blessed by her friendship.”
Kay Knight, of Kay Knight Designs, was named the 2024 Hereford Woman of the Year. Pictured (l to r) are: NHW president Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.; Kay Knight, Mason, Texas; and NHW director Cameron Kolinski, Patrick Springs, Va.
Hereford Breeders Recognized for 50 Years of Commitment
Five longtime Hereford producers were named Golden Breeders during the 2024 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting on Oct. 26 in Kansas City, Mo., in honor of 50 years of unwavering commitment to the Hereford breed.
“Golden Breeders represent 50 years of diligence, dedication and steadfast faithfulness to the Hereford breed,” says Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement. “We are proud to recognize them and are grateful for their hard work spanning across decades and generations.”
Al Dykstra, Ada, Mich. Hereford cattle have been all that Al Dykstra has known. He immigrated to America from the Netherlands with his parents when he was just 3 years old after World War II. After a couple years stateside, the Dykstra family was sponsored by Fred Vogt of Ada, Mich. Soon after, Dykstra and Vogt Hereford Farm was formed — starting the family’s legacy with the bald-faced breed, which dates back to 1950. The Dykstra family worked together on the farm, selling Hereford cattle to 40 states and taking carloads by rail to showcase in Denver, Colo. The eldest son, Al, remained on the farm, which was later renamed Grand Valley Hereford Farm in the ’60s, before settling on Grand Valley Farms in 1970. No matter what the operation was called, registered Hereford cattle remained a constant, and the Dykstra
family was proud to be the first Kent County, Michigan, breeders to export their genetics abroad. Over the years, Al and his wife, Helen, raised four daughters, two sons and countless Hereford cattle. Today, at 80, Al still runs a handful of Hereford cows on his “retirement farm,” and enjoys the couple’s 20 grandchildren.
Not pictured: Al
honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.
Elzemeyer Polled Herefords, Richmond, Ind.
Elzemeyer Polled Herefords started in 1973 when Howard and Susan Elzemeyer purchased a cow-calf pair and a yearling heifer. In 1974, the first calf crop was born. Howard and Susan were both born and raised in the St. Louis, Mo., area. Susan was a true city girl, and Howard was immersed in agriculture as a child and attended the University of Missouri after serving in the Navy at the end of World War II. Howard’s brother had a farm outside of St. Louis, which had Hereford cattle — starting his love for the breed.
In the early ’70s, Howard and Susan purchased a small farm south
of Richmond, Ind., classified as a true “work in progress.” After the couple finished building fence, the first cattle came to the farm. Over the years, the herd has grown to a group of 45 cows now managed by Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer. The herd is performance-based, producing bulls and heifers, which are sold in a production sale each spring.
Darrell and Pat Hicks, Cullman, Ala.
Darrell and Pat Hicks purchased a small herd of registered polled Hereford cows in 1972, starting their Hereford herd. They transitioned to an AI breeding program in 1974, later using embryo transplant (ET) and have produced numerous Dams of Distinction over the years. Today, they calve between 35-50 cows, marketing bulls and heifers private treaty on the farm. Satisfied, repeat customers serve as the trademark of their operation, and the Hick family’s goal has always been quality cattle rather than quantity. They have been fortunate to meet many friends from all over the U.S. at shows and sales. These people are their family, embodying the work ethic and values that they see and love with their Hereford cattle.
Dykstra, Ada, Mich., was
Elzemeyer Polled Herefords, Richmond, Ind., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.
Barbara Metch, Canton, Texas
Herefords became a part of Barbara Metch’s life at 10 years old when she showed a polled Hereford steer. By 11, she had a heifer and her next steer project. From then on, showing and working with cattle and people was her way of life. Barbara took over the management of the 165-purebred cow-calf operation in 2017 when she lost her father. Barbara and Gary Holan were married in 2005 at Four Mile Lutheran Church where they met, and together they share their love of the church, travel and polled Hereford cattle.
Barbara, Gary and her mom have continued the storied history of Metch Polled Herefords and expanded their genetic base, offering purebred and commercial cattlemen quality cattle that will work in a variety of environments.
Terrace Farms, Lexington, N.C.
Terrace Farms is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, about 25 miles south of Winston-Salem. Their dairy operation was converted to a Hereford operation shortly after the Great Depression. Today, the farm runs between 35-70 head of registered Hereford cattle. Jim Davis, his wife Linda, and son Chad, maintain the cattle and poultry operations. Jim graduated from High Point College in 1970. His job moved the family to North Dakota in 1972, and after several moves and years later, the family returned to their North Carolina farm in 1986. They are proud to be fourth- and fifth-generation Hereford breeders and equally proud to be a part of the number one industry in North Carolina — agriculture. Jim and Linda have one son, Chad; one daughter, Dawn; and three grandchildren.
Darrell and Pat Hicks, Cullman, Ala., were honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.
Barbara Metch, Canton, Texas, was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.
Terrace Farms, Lexington, N.C., was honored as an AHA Golden Breeder.
Fed Steer Shootout Champions Crowned
NJHA members’ steers recognized for carcass merit.
The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout provides participants insights to the cattle feeding and beef packing sectors while providing information about how their genetics perform beyond the pasture. This year, the Fed Steer Shootout attracted 72 participants from 20 states — California to Pennsylvania — who entered 211 head of Hereford and Hereford-influenced steers. The 2024 winners received more than $15,000 in cash prizes and awards from the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA), with generous support from Bar One Ranch and Texas Stardance Cattle, on Oct. 25 during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
HRC Feed Yards LLC, Scott City, Kan., feeds the Fed Steer Shootout entries and hosts an annual educational field day. Contestants collect feedyard performance and carcass data on their pen of three and individual entries of Hereford and commercial Herefordinfluenced steers, while gaining comprehensive industry knowledge on topics such as animal health, nutrition and marketing.
Participants in the program understand the value of gaining realworld experience at a young age. Aside from selecting steers for the contest, monitoring their performance and attending the field day, they are also able to build career skills by competing in the performance portfolio portion of the contest.
Feeding and recordkeeping
Participants keep performance portfolios responding to questions about the data they receive throughout the feeding period and summarizing what they learn while participating in the program. Individuals with highperforming cattle receive awards. As well, the top three contestants in the junior and senior age divisions are recognized for their knowledge of the cattle feeding industry, demonstrated by their performance portfolios. The top three participants in each age division give a speech and are interviewed by a panel of judges to determine the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Contestant of the Year.
This year Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas, was named the Contestant of the Year in the junior division. Jordan Mitchem, Vale, N.C., earned the Contestant of the Year title in the senior division.
2024 Award Winners
Contestant of the Year, Junior Division Finalists -
Cooper Acheson, Wichita, Kan.
Jackson Chastain, Arlington, Texas
Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas
Contestant of the Year, Senior Division FinalistsJayna Blume, Pierre, S.D.
Jordan Mitchem, Vale, N.C.
Pecos Worrell, Harper, Texas
Overall Champion SteerJarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas
Champion Pen-of-Three Purebred SteersTara Hausner, Thomasville, Pa.
Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three Purebred SteersTeegan and Tiernan Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D.
Champion Individual Purebred SteerLauren Jones, Darlington, Wis.
Reserve Champion Individual Purebred SteerCricket Collins, Frederick, Okla.
Champion and Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three Commercial SteersRyan Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.
Champion Individual Commercial SteerHayden Hoffman, Thedford, Neb.
Reserve Champion Individual Commercial SteerAdalyn Schurr, Maywood, Neb.
Highest Marbling Score Purebred DivisionJayda Cant, Imbler, Ore.
Highest Marbling Score
Commercial DivisionJarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas
Highest Average Daily Gain Purebred DivisionLauren Jones, Darlington, Wis.
Highest Average Daily Gain
Commercial DivisionHayden Hoffman, Thedford, Neb.
Pictured (l to r) are: Contestant of the year in the senior division, Jordan Mitchem, Vale, N.C., joined by senior division finalists, Pecos Worrell, Harper, Texas, and Jayna Blume, Pierre, S.D. Contestant of the year in the junior division, Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas, and junior division finalists, Cooper Acheson, Wichita, Kan., and Jackson Chastain, Arlington, Texas.
Ryan Pribil, Hennessey, Okla., champion and reserve champion pen-ofthree commercial steers.
Hayden Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., champion individual commercial steer. Not pictured: Adalyn Schurr, Maywood, Neb., reserve champion individual commercial steer.
Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas, champion overall steer.
Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., highest purebred average daily gain; and Hayden Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., highest commercial average daily gain.
Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas, highest commercial marbling score. Not pictured: Jayda Cant, Imbler, Ore. highest purebred marbling score.
Tara Hausner, Thomasville, Pa., champion pen-of-three purebred steers; and Teegan and Tiernan Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D., reserve champion pen-of-three purebred steers.
Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., champion individual purebred steer; and Cricket Collins, Frederick, Okla., reserve champion individual purebred steer.
Scholarships Awarded to NJHA Members
Hereford youth receive more than $165,000 to further their educations.
The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) and its donors awarded $165,500 in scholarships to 27 National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members to help support their higher-education goals during the 2024 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Convention in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 25.
The selection committee continues to be impressed by the high caliber of applicants. “It’s a true pleasure to review the HYFA scholarship applications. So many of the applicants have stellar records and have interesting and creative career ambitions that reviewers can’t help but be certain the future of the industry is in good hands,” says George Sprague, HYFA scholarship committee member.
The scholarship fund serves as the bedrock of HYFA, and countless youth benefit from its mission. Since its inception, HYFA has awarded scholarships fueling educational opportunities. For years, these scholarships have been lighting the way for youth in the Hereford breed. Recently, the foundation celebrated awarding more than $2 million in
scholarships, since its founding in 2000, to assist Hereford youth further their education.
Ball/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship
Savay Sexton, Cost, Texas, was awarded the Ball/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship. Sexton is a sophomore at Texas A&M University, majoring in agricultural leadership and development with a minor in hospitality, hotel management and tourism sciences. Her future career goals include working in international agritourism and bringing people together to increase their understanding of agriculturalists’ dedication to creating a safe and wholesome food supply.
“Leadership is about leaving a legacy and paving the way for future leaders,” Sexton says. “As an agricultural leadership and development major, I am equipped with more skills to understand people and different leadership styles.”
The $5,000 Ball/Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship honors the legacy of Nancy Keilty’s late father and mother, Ed and Virginia Ball. They instilled
in her to always “leave the campsite better than you found it,” and this scholarship is designed to recognize a Hereford junior with the same mentality. Nancy and her husband, Tim, own Cottonwood Springs Farm, in Cedar, Mich., where they raise Hereford cattle and focus on their Leelanau Natural Beef program, offering home-grown beef to local consumers.
Not pictured: Savay Sexton, Cost, Texas, the Ball/ Cottonwood Springs Farm Scholarship recipient.
Bar One Ranch Scholarship
Morgan Richardson, Capron, Ill., was awarded the Bar One Ranch Scholarship. Richardson is a junior at Western Illinois University, enrolled in the pre-veterinary medicine program. She hopes to become a large animal veterinarian, specializing in chiropractic and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. Previously a student at Black Hawk College, Richardson is an active member of both the NJHA and the Illinois Junior Hereford Association.
“The passion to pursue this career was sparked by the great livestock organizations and great people in agriculture that I have grown up with,”
George Sprague and Ray Ramsey, HYFA directors, join Morgan Richardson, Capron, Ill., the Bar One Ranch Scholarship recipient.
HYFA directors, Jill Bielema and Bill King, join Hannah Oleson, Arkdale, Wis., the Blin Family Scholarship recipient.
Richardson says. “I have wanted nothing more than to pursue a career in the industry that I love.”
The Bar One Ranch Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $5,000 scholarship offered by George and Karen Sprague of Bar One Ranch in Oregon. The scholarship is in memory of their late friend, Ken Tracy, who was a friend to the entire Hereford breed.
Blin Family Scholarship
Hannah Oleson, Arkdale, Wis., was awarded the 2024 Blin Family Scholarship. Oleson is a freshman at South Dakota State University (SDSU), majoring in animal science. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in animal science and genetics and hopes to become a cattle geneticist. She credits the NJHA with fueling her passion for the cattle industry and inspiring her future career choice.
“I’ve observed genetics at play within my own herd, particularly in herd improvement through maternal trait breeding. Participating in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout was a pivotal experience for me. It provided insight into how my cattle fared against hundreds of others,” Oleson says. “While I focused heavily on maternal traits, I realized that this led to weaker carcass traits. This experience reinforced my interest in genetics and fueled my curiosity.”
The Blin Family Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $2,500 scholarship honoring the first Lot 1 Foundation Female ever sold at the
Mile High Night Sale in Denver, Colo. Star Lake Cattle Co. and the Blin family of Iowa consigned the first Lot 1 Foundation Female, which sold for $100,000. Their consignment started a scholarship fund that has grown to nearly $1 million.
CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship
Weston Wolf, Alexandria, Ky., was awarded the CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship. A junior at the University of Kentucky, Wolf is majoring in agricultural economics with a minor in animal science. He previously interned with the Kentucky Farm Bureau commodities division, working with farmers to help discern commodity markets. This experience was pivotal to Wolf’s chosen career path.
“I foresee myself working alongside livestock farmers and commodity producers to assist in financial management and production,” Wolf says. “I also would like to purchase a farm of my own and raise Hereford cattle.”
The CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $5,000 scholarship offered in honor of the late Bob and Dolores Call. Bob was a founding member of the HYFA board of directors and an integral part of building the framework for the foundation’s scholarship pillar.
EE Ranches Scholarships
Blake Bruns, North Platte, Neb., and Clayton Hayes, Ada, Okla., were each awarded EE Ranches Scholarships. Bruns is a senior at Kansas State University (K-State), majoring in animal sciences and industry. Through his college experience, Bruns was inspired to pursue a career managing a purebred beef unit, and teaching and researching at a university after completing his master’s degree in beef cattle nutrition.
“In my legacy, my largest goal is to raise a heifer that is eligible to be sold as the Lot 1 Foundation Female [HYFA fundraiser],” Bruns says. “Not only is it a selfless act, but it also gives so many opportunities to youth in the Hereford breed and benefits the next generations of Hereford enthusiasts.”
Hayes is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University (OSU), studying agribusiness. He hopes to become a financial specialist helping agriculturalists attain the resources they need to improve their operations.
“I believe that financial empowerment would bolster their ability to access the best equipment, feed and support to grow their operations,” Hayes says. “Agriculturalists will continue producing high-quality products if they can access the right tools. I want rural agriculturalists to understand how to access and manage finances to invest in sustaining their future for generations.”
George Sprague and Ray Ramsey, HYFA directors, join Weston Wolf, Alexandria, Ky., the CBY Polled Herefords, Bob and Dolores Call Scholarship recipient.
George Sprague and Ray Ramsey, HYFA directors, join Blake Bruns, North Platte, Neb., EE Ranches Scholarship recipient.
EE Ranches, Dallas, Texas, sponsors two $5,000 scholarships each year through HYFA. These scholarships are made possible by Jo Ellard and her late husband, Bill, of Texas. EE Ranches was one of HYFA’s first scholarship endowments, and the funds awarded over the years have helped many young people achieve their goals.
Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Jalyn Davis, Maple Hill, Kan., was awarded the Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship. Davis is a sophomore at Butler Community College, where she is majoring in agribusiness and is a member of the livestock judging team. She plans to transfer to K-State and major in agricultural communications or marketing.
“Whatever my future holds, I know the leadership skills I have gained through 4-H and the NJHA will help me along the way,” Davis says.
The Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship, given on behalf of HYFA, is a $2,500 scholarship in memory of Gary Bishop. Bishop, an Oklahoma native, first began working for the AHA in 1973. He served as the assistant director of Total Performance Records, director of feedlot and carcass programs and director of field services. Bishop was also named the director of youth activities during his career with the Association. He held this role in high esteem throughout his life. Bishop dedicated much of his energy to the betterment of Hereford youth organizations. His namesake
scholarship is awarded to a deserving NJHA member to continue their college education.
HYFA Scholarship in Memory of Johnny Winston
Isaac Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., was awarded the first $5,000 HYFA Scholarship in memory of Johnny Winston. Rhode is a senior at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), studying agriculture with emphasis areas in animal science, agricultural business management and agricultural education and leadership. While he wants to continue in production agriculture as a Hereford breeder, he also wants to work with other livestock producers to find more efficient, effective and profitable ways to feed our growing population.
“When I think about my personal legacy, I would like to be remembered as an individual whose success in life was earned through dedication, commitment and hard work,” Rhode says. “Maintaining a strong work ethic has always been important to me and something I strive to build and maintain every day.”
This scholarship honors the legacy left by Johnny Winston. In 1964, Winston joined the staff of the American Hereford Journal and later stepped into the role of director of field services for the Polled Hereford World. Winston retired in 1990 as the senior vice president of the American Polled Hereford Association. Throughout his career, he had a passion for young
people in the Hereford industry and loved nothing more than seeing junior members and young field staff succeed in their careers.
Upon Winston’s retirement, the late Ed Bible best summed up his contributions to the breed, “Johnny is a people person. He fervently believes in the people business and was quick to make this point clear to any and all.”
Winston passed away in August of 2022, and his family established a memorial fund with HYFA to provide a scholarship in his name.
“Johnny taught us all a lot about the people business in the way he lived his life and did his job,” says Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation. “For nearly three decades, he was committed to serving the breed, but more importantly its people and its young people, and it is an honor for HYFA to remember the Winston legacy with this scholarship.”
Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship Salem Sifford, Goldvein, Va., was awarded the Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship. Sifford is a junior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, studying dairy science. She plans to pursue a master’s degree and then work in higher education as an associate professor and livestock judging coach.
“I would like to leave others with motivation to continue to grow their involvement within the Hereford breed, encouraging them to take on leadership roles and new opportunities,” Sifford says.
George Sprague and Ray Ramsey, HYFA directors, join Clayton Hayes, Ada, Okla., EE Ranches Scholarship recipient.
The Gary Bishop family joins Jalyn Davis, Maple Hill, Kan., the Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship recipient.
“A legacy of determination and confidence that others can look back on and be encouraged to continue to push to achieve their goals.”
The 2024 Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, awards $2,500 in recognition of the Virginia couple’s many years of service on the HYFA board of directors. This scholarship, representing Bob’s passion for youth and his commitment to future generations, honors a young student who shows leadership outside of the Hereford circles and in their community.
Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship
Gavin Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., was awarded the Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship. Rhode is a freshman at Mizzou majoring in agribusiness management. He is exploring two future career options — working directly with producers while continuing to operate his own purebred cow-calf operation or attending law school to work with agricultural families on succession and estate planning.
While continuing in his career paths and growing his own herd, Rhode also says, “I plan to continue my involvement with local and state beef industry organizations to support youth through 4-H, FFA or other organizations.”
The Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship, sponsored by HYFA, is a $2,500 scholarship awarded annually in honor of Carolyn Larson and her late husband, Ken, of Texas. The
Larson family are longtime Hereford youth supporters who purchased the first Lot 1 Foundation Female sold at the Mile High Night Sale in Denver, Colo. This purchase initiated a fundraising effort, which has grown into a $1 million fund to support youth and education.
Not pictured: Gavin Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., Larson Polled Herefords Scholarship recipient.
Merry Family/MGM
Memorial Scholarship
Regan Mitchem, Vale, N.C., was awarded the Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship. Mitchem is currently attending the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is inspired by her generational family farm background and has a passion for large, food animals.
“There is a nationwide shortage of food animal veterinarians with very few veterinary students planning to work with food animals,” Mitchem says. “In undergrad, I set and achieved my goal to be accepted into the North Carolina State University Food Animal Scholar Program. As intended by this program, I am studying food animal medicine so that I can give back to the industry that I love by promoting animal health.”
The $2,500 Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by HYFA and dedicated to students pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine, carrying on the legacy of
Gordon and Marian Merry from Wisconsin. MGM Polled Herefords believes the future of agriculture lies in the hands of the industry’s hardworking youth. The Merry family recognizes the dedication required from young people to raise and exhibit livestock and rewards juniors who are passionate about Hereford cattle with this scholarship.
National Hereford Queen Scholarship
Marie Prodell, Algoma, Wis., was awarded the National Hereford Queen Scholarship. Prodell, the 2024 National Hereford Queen, is a senior at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, enrolled in the agricultural business and animal science program. Throughout her tenure, she served the NJHA and AHA membership as a spokesperson and role model for the Hereford breed.
The National Hereford Queen represents the Association at national shows, sales and events and serves as a historic symbol for the Hereford breed. At the recent VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo, Prodell launched her service project, titled “The Next-Gen Project.” This project created collaborative artwork, which was auctioned to raise funds for the National Hereford Women (NHW) scholarships offered to juniors throughout the year.
Prodell completed her reign during the National Hereford Show at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 27. The National Queen
The family of the late Johnny Winston join scholarship recipient, Isaac Rhode, Stewartsville, Mo., alongside HYFA directors Ray Ramsey and George Sprague.
HYFA directors, Jill Bielema and Bill King, join Salem Sifford, Goldvein, Va., Bob and Lucy Kube Scholarship recipient, and Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va., Kube family representative.
Scholarship is the result of the NHW partnering with HYFA to elevate the queen program and assist the queen with her educational and tuition costs.
Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarships
Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas, and Ben Jensen, Courtland, Kan., were awarded $1,500 Ostgaard-Breiner Memorial Scholarships.
Daniels is working toward his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine. He is following in his parents’ career footsteps, hoping to operate a veterinary practice to serve a rural community.
“Animal health and welfare is virtually all that I have ever known from a young age. I did not understand then that the veterinary medicine profession is extremely demanding, exasperating and difficult,” Daniels says. “I can tell you, that has not been significant enough to sway my decision to pursue my passion to help animals.”
Jensen is returning to higher education at the Washburn School of Law as he studies to be a Doctor of Jurisprudence. His long-term goals include working for a law firm or public interest group, advocating for first amendment rights and the interests of smaller farmers and ranchers. Outside of his professional career goals, Jensen aspires to be involved in both the cattle industry and the Hereford breed.
“I plan to be involved in the mentorship of others by directly teaching kids in the Hereford breed and agricultural industry about how to get involved in the livestock show industry,” he says.
In 2019, the NHW board of directors lost two of their beloved board members: Sandra Adams Ostgaard of Dayton, Ohio, and Callea Mae Breiner of Alma, Kan. Adams Ostgaard was active within the Hereford breed, serving as the Ohio Hereford Women president and an Ohio Hereford Junior Association advisor. She passed her love of the Hereford breed to her children and grandchildren. As a retired high school home economics and elementary teacher, Adams Ostgaard held education of all forms in high regard.
Breiner was active on the NHW board and a member of the Kansas Hereford Association. She also served as a local community 4-H club leader. Her love for the Hereford breed continues to be carried on by her husband and sons. As an advanced practice registered nurse, Breiner had a love of learning as reflected through her successful pursuit of a doctorate degree.
Not pictured: Luke Daniels, Dalhart, Texas, and Ben Jensen, Courtland, Kan., Ostgaard-Breiner Scholarship recipients.
Perks Ranch Scholarship
Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., was awarded the Perks Ranch Scholarship. Jones is a senior at OSU pursuing a degree in animal science with a
pre-veterinary concentration. Upon graduation, she plans to return to Wisconsin and attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in large animal chiropractic or mixed animal surgery.
“I hope to be remembered as someone who uplifted others, stood strong in the face of adversity and embraced change that benefited my community and the people around me,” Jones says. “Whether it’s mentoring Hereford youth, participating in service activities with my fellow sisters in agriculture or giving my best effort in everything I do, I want my legacy to reflect leadership, hard work and a commitment to serving others.”
The $5,000 Perks Ranch Scholarship, awarded by HYFA, honors the Perks Ranch of Illinois and highlights Doug Perks’ legacy and leadership during his time on the HYFA board of directors. He helped lead the $5 million capital campaign, which laid the groundwork for the foundation’s pillars — scholarship, leadership, education and research.
Tennessee River Music Inc., Randy and Kelly Owen Scholarship
Mason Collins, Lewisburg, Tenn., was awarded the Tennessee River Music Inc., Randy and Kelly Owen Scholarship. Collins is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completing his degree in food and agricultural business. After college, Collins hopes to return to his fourth-
Jill Bielema and Bill King, HYFA directors, and Steve Merry join Regan Mitchem of Vale, N.C., Merry Family/MGM Memorial Scholarship recipient.
Sally Wingler and Beth Mansfield, NHW directors, join Marie Prodell, Algoma, Wis., National Hereford Queen Scholarship recipient.
generation family insurance, real estate and auction company and be involved in cattle marketing as a sale manager, consultant or cattle producer.
Speaking about his passion for the industry and legacy he wishes to leave, Collins says, “The Hereford family has created a home that welcomes outsiders and strives to make each member stronger individually and as a cattleman.”
The Tennessee River Music Inc., Randy and Kelly Owen Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of the Music on the Mountain. Music on the Mountain was a historic event held by the Owens that carried momentum for HYFA’s success and growth.
Whitehead Ranches Scholarship
Raney Anderson, Canyon City, Ore., was awarded the Whitehead Ranches Scholarship. Anderson is a sophomore at the College of Southern Idaho, majoring in agricultural education with plans of continuing her education with a master’s degree. Her career goals include teaching agriculture and making an impact on the next generation.
“I want to be a mentor and someone who youth look up to and can come to when they have a question or need help,” Anderson says. “One of my biggest goals in my career and life is to give back to youth and teach the next generations.”
The $2,500 Whitehead Ranches Scholarship is sponsored by HYFA and honors Loyd Whitehead of Texas.
Whitehead was an instrumental part of HYFA in its early years, serving on the board of directors and as financial chairman.
Not pictured: Raney Anderson, Canyon City, Ore., Whitehead Ranches Scholarship recipient.
Vanier
Family Scholarship
Ten National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members received $10,000 Vanier Family Scholarships, totaling $100,000 of financial support.
“HYFA is proud to continue carrying on Jack and Donna’s legacy by awarding 10 scholarships in the Vanier family’s name each fall,” Cowan says. “Thanks to the Vanier family’s philanthropy over the years, nearly $1 million has been awarded to more than 80 NJHA members in the Vanier name.”
The Vanier family believes the work ethic NJHA members learn growing up in the Hereford breed sets them apart in today’s workforce. “To be able to support young people in their aspirations and their education has always been really important,” says Mary Vanier, daughter of Jack and Donna Vanier.
The foundation is proud to carry on Jack and Donna’s legacy through this prestigious scholarship program.
The 2024 Vanier Scholarship recipients are:
Sam Birdsall, Torrington, Wyo., is a junior at K-State, studying agribusiness. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in
economics, specializing in commodity trading and agricultural lending. As a second-year member of the NJHA board, Birdsall says, “I want to be remembered for my stand-up character and not just the belongings I pass on to the next generation”
Matthew Bruns, North Platte, Neb., is a junior at K-State, where he is majoring in animal sciences and industry. He aspires to become an auctioneer, while exploring career opportunities within the purebred cattle industry to gain marketing experience alongside established livestock marketing firms.
“It is my goal that my legacy can be my character for others,” Bruns says. “Serving on the NJHA board of directors will provide me a great opportunity to share with others how important it is to have exceptional character and how they can influence others.”
Elizabeth Crumm, Anadarko, Okla., is a senior at K-State, pursuing a degree in agricultural communications and journalism. Upon graduation in the spring of 2025, she plans to enroll in a master’s degree program in business with an emphasis in marketing and communications. Looking to the future, Crumm says, “I am eager to blend my love for livestock with my communication skills to elevate the industry and foster community engagement.”
George Sprague and Ray Ramsey, HYFA directors, and Tammy Boatman, Rockford, Ill., Perks Ranch, join Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., Perks Ranch Scholarship recipient.
HYFA directors, Jill Bielema and Bill King, join Mason Collins, Lewisburg, Tenn., Tennessee River Music Inc., Randy and Kelly Owen Scholarship recipient.
Lauren Gatz, Fairview, Kan., is a senior at K-State, studying agricultural communications and journalism. Having previously served as the National Hereford Queen and currently serving her second year on the NJHA board of directors, she is extremely involved in the Hereford breed.
“My career goals are rooted in my passion for the beef industry and my commitment to giving back to the agricultural industry,” Gatz says. “As an agricultural communications and journalism major with minors in leadership studies and marketing, I hope to secure a position working within a livestock breed association or agribusiness, focusing on marketing or communications.”
Mason Glascock, Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., is a junior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in agricultural ecosystem sciences. His career goals focus on assisting farmers and ranchers with things such as crop analysis, soil management, soil mapping and livestock monitoring. He also hopes to receive his remote pilot certification and pesticide license in the next 5-10 years.
Logan McFatridge, Otterbein, Ind., is a senior agribusiness major at Purdue University. He became passionate about cattle buying during his cattle procurement internship at American Foods Group. He hopes to pursue this avenue as a career upon graduation.
Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn., is a junior at SDSU, majoring in animal science with a science specialization. Mouser plans to pursue a doctorate degree in ruminant nutrition and land a career telling the story of science behind the beef industry.
“I aspire to understand concepts and industries on an in-depth, scientific level,” Mouser says. “I have a love for cattle and an investment in the beef industry, and some of my greatest joy is found when I share these passions with others.”
Kaylee Lunsford, Fort Scott, Kan., is an animal science major in her third year at OSU. Following her attendance at the NJHA’s BOLD conference, Lunsford was inspired by the industry’s need for advocacy and leadership.
“After completing my bachelor’s degree, I will pursue a master’s degree, expand my cattle operation and actively engage in efforts to advocate for the agricultural industry, ensuring its sustainability and growth for future generations,” she says.
Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., is a junior at Texas Tech University, studying animal science. Her long-term career goals are to pursue a doctorate degree, take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and pass the bar in her home state of Illinois. She hopes to work with farmers and ranchers during financial challenges or tax implications as an agricultural attorney. She credits the Hereford breed for building the foundation for her future goals and wants to give back to the organization in the future.
“Upon completing my junior career, I hope to become a junior advisor,” Lemenager says. “My commitment to the breed, my affection for the people involved and my belief in the NJHA’s mission drive this aspiration.”
Madison Ridder, Marthasville, Mo., is a veterinary student at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. “I cannot think of another profession that would provide this deep, profound sense of purpose, and I am elated to be headed on this career path,” Ridder says. Ridder has participated in many Hereford-centric opportunities, including being selected to travel to England on a trade mission with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, specifically working with Hereford producers.
Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation; Ray Ramsey, HYFA president, and HYFA board members Steve Folkman, Jill Bielema, Bill King, George Sprague and Bruce Everhart, join the Vanier Family Scholarship recipients. Pictured (l to r) are: Logan McFatridge, Otterbein, Ind.; Mason Glascock, Fraziers Bottom, W.Va.; Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, Minn.; Lauren Gatz, Fairview, Kan.; Elizabeth Crumm, Anadarko, Okla.; Matt Bruns, North Platte, Neb.; Sam Birdsall, Torrington, Wyo. Not pictured: Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.; Kaylee Lunsford, Fort Scott, Kan.; and Madison Ridder, Marthasville, Mo.
2025 National Hereford Queen: Replanting Roots
Nataleigh Belcher sees the breed as a symbol of American agriculture.
by Katie Maupin Miller
Hereford cattle are more than bald faces to the 2025 National Hereford Queen Nataleigh Belcher. They’re an enduring symbol of not only American agriculture but also of Nataleigh’s own roots. The fifthgeneration Hereford breeder nearly missed her opportunity to become involved with the breed, when family health problems forced the sale of the Hereford herd when she was just a toddler. As a high school student, Nataleigh purchased a cow-calf pair to start her own registered herd and reclaim her family’s roots in the breed.
Unsurprisingly, when her name was called during the coronation at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., this 18-year-old Twin City, Ga., native was struck with a combination of deep gratitude and disbelief.
“I am so grateful for this opportunity. I am still in disbelief that I was chosen from such a talented and deserving group of young women,” she says. “I’m truly blessed and extremely proud to represent the Hereford breed and the agricultural community.”
Much like the breed itself, Nataleigh views the National Hereford Queen as a symbol — an artful combination of grace and breed ambassadorship.
“The National Hereford Queen is an ambassador who is passionate about the Hereford breed and what it has done for the beef industry,” Nataleigh says. “She serves as an inspiration to cultivate the love of agriculture for future generations.”
Age: 18
Parents: Brandi and Ivan Mills
Siblings: Karaleigh Mills (10)
College and degree program:
Nataleigh is currently a high school senior at Emanuel County Institute. She plans to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College next fall to pursue a degree in agricultural education with a minor in animal science.
Extracurricular activities and hobbies: Nataleigh is an active Emanuel County 4-H member. She currently serves on the county council, the Southeast senior board of directors and as an animal science ambassador. Nataleigh has represented her 4-H club in food challenge, poultry judging, and the cotton boll and consumer judging competition. She is a 4-H Master in Beef Production and Food Challenge, who was also recognized with the Key Award, the Dean’s Award and a District Project Achievement, in addition to attending the state and national 4-H Congress. In FFA, Nataleigh currently serves as her chapter president and Area IV secretary. She represented her chapter in various career development events including: FFA Creed speaking, discussion, agricultural education and livestock judging.
National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) membership:
Nataleigh purchased her first registered Hereford in 2021 when she selected a cow-calf pair to start her herd. That same year, she joined the NJHA. Since then, Nataleigh has exhibited Hereford cattle throughout her high school career and has been active in her state’s junior association where she currently serves as secretary.
Family history in the Hereford business: Nataleigh is a fifthgeneration Hereford breeder.
Unfortunately, after her mother was diagnosed with leukemia when Nataleigh was just 2 years old, her family made the hard decision to disperse the cattle and sell the farm in 2008. Nataleigh replanted her family’s roots with the bald-faced breed when she purchased a cow-calf pair in 2021 to start her own registered Hereford herd.
Titles held prior to National Hereford Queen: 2024 Georgia Hereford Queen
When did you set your sights on the national crown? Nataleigh’s run-in with Hereford royalty inspired her to aim for the national title. After visiting with the 2024 National Hereford Queen, Marie Prodell, Nataleigh’s interest in serving as a representative for the Hereford breed was piqued.
“Marie’s passion, dedication and grace as a representative of the Hereford breed were truly aweinspiring,” she says.
That spark was fueled by the numerous young people and Hereford breeders Nataleigh met during the
Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen
VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo this summer in Grand Island, Neb. Seeing enthusiastic youth rub elbows with seasoned breeders as everyone came together to support the future of the breed cemented her desire to contribute to the conversation.
“These experiences combined to make me realize that running for National Hereford Queen would be an incredible opportunity to promote the Hereford breed, inspire young people and connect with the passionate individuals who make up this remarkable community,” she says.
Who inspired you to run for National Hereford Queen? While Nataleigh attributes retiring National Hereford Queen Marie Prodell’s grace, intelligence and passion for serving as an example for aspiring queens to follow on their path to coronation day, she is first and foremost most grateful for her parents, Ivan and Brandi Mills, and her “Nonnie,” Cindy McCullough, for their unwavering support.
“Their belief in me has given me the confidence and motivation to strive for excellence,” she says.
Additionally, Nataleigh owes the Georgia Hereford Women, Shelly and Paul McQuaig, and the entire Georgia Hereford Association a large “thank you,” for their constant encouragement and belief in her ability to represent the breed.
“I know I couldn’t have achieved this without the unwavering support and guidance of all of these amazing people,” she says.
What advice do you have for future princesses running for the National Hereford Queen title?
Nataleigh encourages aspiring Hereford queens to simply believe in themselves — believe in their abilities, believe in their passion for the bald-faced breed and believe in their ability to inspire and lead. She says you can truly appreciate the remarkable individual you’ve become by embracing your own unique journey and experiences.
“Don’t be afraid to dream big and set your goals high,” she adds. “With hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in yourself and the Hereford
breed, you can achieve anything. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.”
What are your goals as the new National Hereford Queen?
Nataleigh plans to bridge the gap between the generations of Hereford breeders through education and engagement. She hopes to ignite an even deeper appreciation for American agriculture in NJHA members through further education. With respect to the Hereford breed’s past, present and future, Nataleigh will continue to educate cattlemen and women about the breed’s attributes that have helped it serve as an enduring symbol of excellence in the beef industry.
“My goal is to inspire both young and old and help them see the importance of empowering each other and recognizing the vital role they play in the future of agriculture,” she says.
What makes the Hereford breed special to you? As Nataleigh alluded to with her goals for her reign, she views Hereford cattle as more than just livestock, but rather a longstanding symbol of the evolution of the American beef industry. To her, Hereford cattle stand as a living reminder of her family’s and community’s heritage.
“Their distinctive red coats and white faces are a familiar sight on our farm; they represent a sense of
pride, tradition and hard work,” she says. “For me, Herefords represent the connection between generations and the importance of preserving our agricultural roots.”
Describe your experience running for National Hereford Queen:
Amid the countless hours Nataleigh spent preparing for her National Hereford Queen candidacy — including preparing for interviews, studying for tests and networking — she developed confidence, poise and communication skills.
“Hereford Queen was an experience that shaped me in ways I never anticipated,” she says. “It wasn’t just about the title or the crown, but about the journey itself. I had the privilege of immersing myself in the rich heritage of the Hereford breed, connecting with passionate individuals from across the country and pushing myself beyond my comfort zone.”
Throughout the process Nataleigh gained more than a new skillset to propel her into her future education and career; she also gained lifelong friendships with other remarkable young women who shared her passion for agriculture and the breed.
“Whether I won or lost, the experience of running for National Hereford Queen has left a lasting mark on my life, empowering me to pursue my goals with unwavering determination,” she says.
Pictured (l to r) are: Mary Warden, second runner-up; Avari Schroeder, first runner-up, Naomi Sinnamon, Miss Congeniality; Abbey Wohleb, third runner-up; and Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen.
With Gratitude
Retiring National Hereford Queen pens farewell address.
To my Hereford family,
What a year it has been! It is hard to believe that a year ago I was crowned to serve as your 2024 National Hereford Queen. This year has been remarkable because of the influence you have made on my life. I met many influential breeders, outstanding youth, passionate men and women and worked with a team that loves Hereford cattle. Through traveling from sea to shining sea to represent the red and white faces, I have made countless friends and memories.
I want to thank the youth for their love, support and electric energy toward the success of my service project. Thank you also to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, for their donation of the painting, “Kindergarten” by Kenneth Wyatt. We were able to raise around $1,300 from my service project for youth leadership scholarships for the Faces of Leadership or Building on Leadership Development (BOLD) Conferences. This project meant the world to me — thank you to all the buyers for their countless support.
This year, you all impacted me and touched my heart. You encouraged me to be the best queen I could be, to
represent this breed to the best of my abilities. It’s because of this breed, I got my start. To all the new Hereford enthusiasts, this is a breed to be reckoned with. They are beyond inspiring!
Thank you to the American Hereford Association, National Junior Hereford Association, National Hereford Women, Certified Hereford Beef®, my loving family, friends, my Hereford people and above all God. You helped me create my legacy.
This experience will forever hold a special spot in my heart. It has been an honor serving as your 2024 National Hereford Queen. Thank you for such a fantastic year!
As always, let’s come home to Hereford.
Signing off for the last time, Your 2024 National Hereford Queen, from the state of Wisconsin, Marie Prodell
Marie Prodell presents banners and bronzes with this year’s group of National Hereford Queen candidates at the 2024 American Royal.
One of Marie’s favorite parts of serving as the 2024 National Hereford Queen was working with and meeting Hereford enthusiasts of all ages.
Marie Prodell, 2024 National Hereford Queen, with her service project: three murals created from coloring sheets by Hereford youth. The proceeds from the sale of the artwork benefit a scholarship fund for BOLD and Faces of Leadership Conference attendees.
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Champions Selected at the 125th American Royal
The American Royal was born from a National Hereford Show held underneath a Kansas City Stockyards tent. One-hundred-twenty-five years after that inaugural event in 1899, Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, and McGuffee Polled Herefords, Mendenhall, Miss., exhibited the grand champion Herefords during the American Royal. Judge Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., sorted 129 head of Hereford cattle on Oct. 27 to
find his champions in Kansas City’s historic Hale Arena.
In the female show, the grand champion title went to H BL TB Pixie L369 ET, owned by Jenkins. The March 18, 2023, daughter of HL Stimulus 2108 ET, was first named champion spring yearling female. Reserve grand champion female honors went to HAWK Markle 9L ET, exhibited by Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa. The champion junior yearling
KRM 9160 Follow Me 8G L35 ET
Grand and champion yearling bull, McGuffee Polled Herefords, Mendenhall, Miss., with a Feb. 3, 2023, son of JDH AH Benton 8G ET.
female is a Feb. 5, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. KRM 9160 Follow Me 8G L35 ET was named the grand champion bull. Owned by McGuffee Polled Herefords, the Feb. 3, 2023, entry is sired by JDH AH Benton 8G ET and first took champion yearling bull honors. Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., and Decker Cattle Co., Sadorus, Ill., showed the reserve grand champion bull, KJ DCC 181H Foresight 366L
KJ DCC 181H Foresight 366L ET
Reserve grand and champion senior bull calf, Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., and Decker Cattle Co., Sadorus, Ill., with a Oct. 4, 2023, son of KJ F31 Benchmark E23J ET.
daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
H BL TB Pixie L369 ET
Grand and champion spring yearling female, Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with a March 18, 2023, daughter of HL Stimulus 2108 ET.
HAWK Markle 9L ET
Reserve grand and champion junior yearling female, Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, with a Feb. 5, 2023,
Additional division results
Champion spring heifer calf: Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat Votive 407 ET, by CH High Roller 756 ET.
Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Addison and Jaelyn Koontz, Thomas, Okla., with NMK Miss Maisie 7M, by SG Sensations Edition J111 ET.
Champion junior heifer calf: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 229G Mirage M106 ET, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET.
Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with BF 1443 Tommie Jean 4001 ET, by H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET.
Champion senior heifer calf: Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., with KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Ella and Emily Brooks, Prophetstown, Ill., with HAWK Parker 2302 ET, by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Champion intermediate female: Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, with BR GKB RS Ruby L178 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion intermediate female: Adalynn Blankenship, with Lazy I Miss Breckyn 3560 ET, by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.
Reserve champion spring yearling female: Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan., with GS Rosemary L17 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion junior yearling female: 4M Livestock, Redmond, Ore., with GKB EJE J16 Precious Gem 3053, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16.
Champion senior yearling female: Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with KJ TWJ 907E Martini 936K ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Champion spring bull calf: Will Meinhardt, Onaga, Kan., with RWCC Momentum 400M, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.
Reserve champion spring bull calf: Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC 143J 210 Fireball 410, by RPC JSC 7119 007 Rubble 210.
Champion junior bull calf: Aidyn Barber, with BR E133 Successor M019 ET, by BR Belle Air E133 ET.
Reserve champion junior bull calf: Atley Kleinman, Wentworth, Mo., with CORKS Guido 2421 ET, by H FHF Advance 628 ET.
Reserve champion senior bull calf: Steven Green, Munfordville, Ky., and Matt Isaacs, Horse Cave, Ky., with Green 228G LaRue 028L ET, by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Champion intermediate bull: Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, with BR GKB Lucchese L177 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion yearling bull: Hawes Cattle, Athens, Texas; Garrett Post, Shabbona, Ill.; and Jeff Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, with BK Pre Game 9113L, by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Champion senior bull: Malone Hereford Farm, Moline, Kan., with KJ 960E Statement 764K, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.
Reserve champion senior bull: McInnis Cattle Co., May, Texas, with MCC 48 Marksman 211, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
ET. He is a Oct. 4. 2023, son of KJ F31 Benchmark E23J ET. He was first named champion senior bull calf.
In the cow-calf pair show, Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., exhibited the champion, WBS Advantage Wilma 006. She is a March 12, 2020, daughter of C&L Advantage M326 22S ET, with a June bull calf by HNS STK Big League Hitter 011 at her side.
Following the show, Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., won premier exhibitor, and Ben Jensen, Courtland, Kan., won premier breeder. Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., exhibited the best six head.
“The quality that we saw today all the way through the heifer show is mind-blowing,” Fawcett said before selecting the grand champion female.
“I’m a Hereford breeder, and I’m very proud of what we’ve got going on here. Even then, to see all the way through the bottom-end of these classes there are cattle here that I can take home and utilize. That’s really impressive for me, and I’m happy to see it.”
To view complete results of the 2024 American Royal National Hereford Show, visit Hereford.org/events.
WBS Advantage Wilma 006
Champion cow-calf pair, Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., with a March 12, 2020, daughter of C&L Advantage M326 22S ET, and a June bull calf, by HNS STK Big League Hitter 011.
Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.
Premier breeder, Ben Jensen, Courtland Kan.
Not pictured: Premier exhibitor, Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., and best six head, Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis.
Paulsen, Blankenship Take Home Junior Hereford Show Titles
National Junior Hereford
Association members exhibited females at the 125th annual American Royal on Oct. 26 in Kansas City, Mo. When the dust settled in Hale Arena, Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, and Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., were named champions.
Judge Cory Thomsen, Mitchell, S.D., evaluated the 80-head show to find the champion females.
Paulsen and HAWK Markle 9L ET were named the grand champion female. Paulsen’s champion junior yearling female is a Feb. 5, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Taking home the reserve grand champion female title was Blankenship, with KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET. A Nov. 2, 2023, entry from the senior heifer calf division, Blankenship’s
female was also sired by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
“This has been absolutely fabulous, I have entirely enjoyed these past few hours of my life,” Thomsen said before selecting the champions. “This is deep, deep water out here in terms of red and white cattle, as far as I see it.”
Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.
HAWK Markle 9L ET
Grand and champion junior yearling female, Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, with a Feb. 5, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET
Reserve grand and champion senior heifer calf, Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., with a Nov. 2, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Abbreviations used in expected progeny differences (EPDs) tables: calving ease (CE), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), dry matter intake (DMI), scrotal circumference (SC), sustained cow
(SCF), maternal
(MM), maternal calving
(MCE), mature cow weight (MCW), udder suspension (UDDR), teat size (TEAT), carcass weight (CW), rib fat (FAT), ribeye area (REA), marbling (MARB), baldy maternal index (BMI$), Brahman influence index (BII$), and Certified Hereford Beef index(CHB$).
Ladies of the Royal
The 2024 Ladies of the Royal Sale drew an impressive crowd of Hereford breeders and buyers to the Wagstaff Arena at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 26. After auctioneer Justin Stout dropped his gavel for the final time, 16 females averaged $6,547, and 59 embryos averaged $805.
Top lots
Lot 3, BF 1443 Tommie Jo 4006 ET from Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., topped the sale. Selling to Reny Reis, New Hampton, Mo., the Feb. 6, 2024, daughter of H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET brought $15,000.
Lot 19, GG Ms Redbird 313L, consigned by McCaskill Farms, Clayton, Ill., was the high-selling bred heifer. The Feb. 27, 2023, female by Birdwell Redbird 7098 0558ET, sold to Roger Jennings, Palmyra, Ill., for $11,000.
Lot 5, CW Kelly 4010 sold for $13,000. The March 22, 2024, daughter of NJW Long Haul 36E ET, consigned by Campbell & Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., sold to Hawes Cattle, Athens, Texas.
Thompson Herefords, Amity, Mo., consigned Lot 10, a March 26, 2024, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. TH MGT Miss Alessia 2410 ET sold to Jaxen Birk, Gridley, Kan., for $8,250.
Lot 4, a Jan. 16, 2024, daughter of SHF Houston D287 H086, brought $8,000. The consignment from Doss Hereford Farms, Smithville, Mo., Doss H086 Tilly DHM15, sold to Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, Ontario.
Ollerich Bros. Herefords, Clearfield, S.D., consigned the top-selling embryo lot. Lot 21A, four IVF embryos from JDH AH 8032 Ms Lincoln 125L ET sired by Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, for $2,400 each.
The high-selling pick Lot 16 — pick of the bred heifers from the Durbin Creek Ranch, Thermopolis, Wyo. — sold for $7,500 to Grand Meadow Farms, Ada, Mich.
HYFA and NHW lots
Lots 1 and 2, choice of three paintings created by artist Michelle Weber, Lake Benton, Minn., were auctioned off in support of the National Hereford Women (NHW) and the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA). Both lots sold to Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City, Okla., for a total of $15,000.
Year after year the Ladies of the Royal Sale is a success thanks to consignors and buyers from across the United States. The American Hereford Association, NJHA and NHW are grateful for their unwavering support.
A large crowd previewed genetic opportunity in the Ladies of the Royal sale.
Corbin Cowles, AHA upper midwest region field representative, calls out bids at the Ladies of the Royal Sale.
When the gavel fell silent, 16 females averaged $6,547 and 59 embryos averaged $805.
National and Regional Show Award Winners Recognized
Hereford exhibitors were honored for exhibiting their breeding programs at national and regional shows prior to the Ladies of the Royal Sale hosted at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., Oct 26. Awards were presented to national and regional Hereford show bull and female of the year, and premier exhibitors.
To earn the coveted bronze awards, exhibitors garner points throughout the year by exhibiting at national and
National Awards
Horned National Show Female of the Year and Northeast Horned Premier Exhibitor
KJ TWJ 907E Martini 936K ET, owned by Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.
National Show Female of the Year
NCC Rhea 2058 ET, owned by Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, Okla.
regional events. Points were calculated throughout the 2023-24 show season, which ran from May 2023 through April 2024.
Horned National Show Bull of the Year
RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210, owned by Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, and Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M.
Polled National Show Bull of the Year and Southwest Polled Premier Exhibitor
BK Jet Smooth J18 ET, owned by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.; and 6 Mile Creek LLC, Yukon, Okla. Southwest Horned Premier Exhibitor, Ella Weldon, from Piedmont, Okla.
Polled National Show Female of the Year and Southwest Polled Show Female of the Year went to NCC Rhea 2058 ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, Okla.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Horned National Show Female of the Year and Northeast Horned Show Female of the Year went to KJ TWJ 907E Martini 936K ET. Northeast Horned Premier Exhibitor went to Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill.; Kari Brumley, Orovada, Nev.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Polled National Show Bull of the Year and Southwest Polled Show Bull of the Year went to BK Jet Smooth J18 ET. Southwest Polled Premier Exhibitor went to Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Horned National Show Bull of the Year and Southwest Horned Show Bull of the Year went to RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210. Pictured (back row l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Lauren and Drew Pérez, Canyon, Texas; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair. Pictured (front row l to r) are: Mila and Myles Pérez, Canyon, Texas.
Polled
Horned Show Female of the Year and Horned Premier Exhibitor BK Keep it Simple 259K ET owned by Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore.
Not pictured: Northwest Horned Show Female of the Year went to BK Keep it Simple 259K ET, and Northwest Horned Premier Exhibitor went to Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore.
Northwest Polled Show Female of the Year went to PSC NCC Gaia 3008 ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Guy Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Northwest Region Awards
Polled Show Female of the Year
PSC NCC Gaia 3008 ET, owned by Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho.
Horned Show Bull of the Year
C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET, owned by Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.
Northwest Horned Show Bull of the Year went to C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Guy Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; Jay Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Southwest Region Awards
Horned Show Female of the Year CMCC Lucky Roll 356L ET, owned by Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala., and Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Polled Show Bull of the Year
C Arlo 2135 ET, owned by Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.; and Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.
Polled Premier Exhibitor Colyer Herefords, from Bruneau, Idaho.
Northwest Polled Show Bull of the Year went to C Arlo 2135 ET, and Northwest Polled Premier Exhibitor went to Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Guy Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Horned Premier Exhibitor GKB Cattle, from Desdemona, Texas.
Southwest Horned Premier Exhibitor went to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Jay Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Southwest Horned Show Female of the Year went to CMCC Lucky Roll 356L ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Bryce Hendricks, Troy, Ala.; Jaci Deitrick, Troy, Ala.; Chad Hefty, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Horned Show Bull of the Year
PRCC Strikeforce 248K, owned by Prairie Rose Cattle Co., Sherman, Ill.
Polled Show Female of the Year
Ramsey Hot Pants 204 ET, owned by Ramseys Herefords, Greenfield, Ind.
Polled Show Bull of the Year
OG CFCC Honor Roll 3K ET, owned by Payton Farmer, Brownstown, Ind., and Dustin Ogburn, Sanders, Ky.
Polled Premier Exhibitor
Grass Pond Farm, from Greendell, N.J.
Northeast Region Awards
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Polled Show Female of the Year and Southeast Polled Premier Exhibitor CFCC Womack Payton 288 ET, owned by Levi Womack, Pembroke, Ky.
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Horned Show Bull of the Year
MF3C Kessie 2296 32K ET, owned by Jordan Mitchem, Vale, N.C.
Polled Show Bull of the Year
RPC 8246 007 Rocky 228 ET, owned by P and J Farms, Monroe, N.C.; Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas; Day Ridge Farm, Telford, Tenn.; and Rhett Day, Telford, Tenn.
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Nessler, Sherman, Ill.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Northeast Polled Show Bull of the Year went to OG CFCC Honor Roll 3K ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Dustin Ogburn, Sanders, Ky.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Northeast Polled Premier Exhibitor went to Grass Pond Farm, Greendell, N.J. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; A.J. Stahoski, Newton, N.J.; Andy, Sheri and Abigail Billing (Vander Groef), Greendell, N.J.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Southeast Polled Show Bull of the Year went to RPC 8246
228 ET. Pictured (back row l to r)
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Drew Pérez, Canyon, Texas;
Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair. Pictured (front row l to r) are: Mila and Myles Pérez, Canyon, Texas.
Southeast Horned Show Bull of the Year went to MF3C Kessie 2296 32K ET. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Jordan Mitchem, Vale, N.C.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
Southeast Horned Show Female of the Year went to BK Kool Choice 2051K ET. Southeast Horned Premier Exhibitor went to Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala. Pictured (l to r) are: Marie Prodell, National Hereford Queen; Bryce Hendricks, Troy, Ala.; Jaci Deitrick, Troy, Ala.; Chad Hefty, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Lou Ellen Harr, AHA show and sale committee chair.
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2025 Cattlemen’s Congress
The American Hereford Association welcomes you to Oklahoma City, Okla., for the annual Cattlemen’s Congress and National Hereford Sale Jan. 8-11. Hereford Night in OKC will take place Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Super Barn Sale Arena.
National Hereford Junior Female Show – Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
Show Judge – Parker Henley, Stillwater, Okla.
National Hereford Pen Show – Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
Show Judges – Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo.; Ryan Topp, Grace City, N.D.; and Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa
Hereford Eve in OKC Frozen Genetics Sale - Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
National Hereford Bull Show – Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
Show Judges – Brett Barber, Channing, Texas, and Bryden Barber, Perkins, Okla. Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale - Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 at 6 p.m.
National Hereford Female Show – Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
Show Judges – Brett Barber, Channing, Texas, and Bryden Barber, Perkins, Okla.
Hereford Herdsman of the Year
The 2025 Herdsman of the Year will be recognized at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Jan. 11. The winner will be announced before the champion Hereford females are named.
A link to vote for the 2025 Herdsman will be emailed to exhibitors at the email address submitted with their Cattlemen’s Congress entries. There is one vote per email, and votes must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Jan. 10. Please submit your selection early.
This year’s Hereford Herdsman nominating committee consisted of: Bobby Singleton, chairman; Jacob Wolfrey, Grimmel Girls Show Cattle; Kyle Lemmon, Lemmon Cattle Co.; and Melissa Grimmel Schaake, Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co.
Herdsman candidates
Breck Debnam
Innisfail Farm
Breck Debnam started his career as herdsman at Innisfail Farm in Madison, Ga., in 2018. Innisfail Farm runs 150 registered cows and a dynamic embryo transfer (ET) program. In 2021, with Breck’s help, Innisfail began a female production sale in conjunction with Mead Cattle. They also market 50 bulls annually through ‘The Source’ bull sale and private treaty.
Breck attended Black Hawk East College and Western Illinois University, where he was a member of the livestock judging teams at both institutions.
Breck takes care of the day-to-day operations at Innisfail: data collection, show and sale cattle management, chores and rotational grazing, as well as AI and calving. Breck oversees the farm’s recently implemented C-Lock system, adding individual feed
conversion data to the list of the many measures they record throughout the year.
Working alongside the Hunt family to make genetic selections, Breck and Innisfail Farm pride themselves on their disciplined program directed toward increasing their commercial clientele’s profitability in the beef industry. Although Innisfail does not raise many cattle for exhibition, events such as Cattleman’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) have been essential to the operation’s ability to reach and connect with customers nationwide.
Breck loves working with Innisfail’s wide variety of customers, from making donor cow purchases and matings to helping northeast Georgia commercial cattlemen make sound, profit-minded genetic selections.
Breck believes the Hereford breed will play a pivotal role in the future of the cattle business, and he is humbled to be nominated for Hereford Herdsman of the Year.
Kari Brumley Brumley Farms
Kari Brumley, Orovada, Nev., owns and operates Brumley Farms, a registered Hereford and hay operation, alongside her family. They run approximately 100 registered Hereford females and an aggressive ET and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program. She has a passion for good livestock and is involved in all day-to-day operations around the ranch, from breeding decisions to preparing heifer calves for their annual spring and fall sales, to spending long hours in the barn working on show and sale cattle.
Kari is a second-generation Hereford breeder, but her passion for the breed really started when she showed her first Hereford at 7 years old. Kari exhibited Hereford cattle at state, regional and national shows throughout her time as
a National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) member. One of her fondest memories is being the first person to win all four age divisions of showmanship at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE).
Kari and her family are proud to have raised several national champion bulls and females over the years. She is pleased to have exhibited previous show heifers and bulls of the year and to have been named premier breeder and premier exhibitor at numerous national shows. Brumley Farms continues to exhibit cattle at many national shows across the country, including the American Royal, Western States Hereford Show and NWSS. Kari considers herself fortunate to have had many mentors growing up, and she enjoys giving back by mentoring junior exhibitors each summer in preparation for the JNHE.
Kari teaches elementary school near her hometown, driven by her passion for educating youth. Kari has a strong passion for education and the cattle industry and is honored to be a part of the Hereford family.
Trent Ray
T/R Cattle Co.
Trent Ray, Glencoe, Okla., owns and operates T/R Cattle Co. and R&R Animal Therapy alongside his fiancée, Leslie, and their son,
Kase. Trent grew up in Berwick, Ill., raising and showing livestock with his siblings. Trent attributes much of his success to the knowledge and skills he acquired from valuable industry mentors.
As a junior exhibitor, Trent was honored with many national titles while having the opportunity to be part of several impactful breed associations. In 2016, Trent graduated from Oklahoma State University (OSU), with a degree in animal sciences and a minor in agricultural business. He was part of the Redlands Community College and OSU livestock judging teams.
Since 2016, T/R Cattle Co. has produced many national champions at shows across the country. Trent and the crew were named polled premier breeder at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress and raised the reserve champion horned female at the 2024 JNHE.
Trent and Leslie work hard to raise elite purebred cattle. They take pride in their cow herd and are focused on making the best AI sires, show heifers, replacements and donor-type females they possibly can. Together, they are working diligently on improving their herd by increasing the number of embryo transplant calves they have each year and marketing embryos in several notable genetic sales.
Trent believes that hard work, dependability and integrity drive the success of their operation. At T/R Cattle they strive to help their customers succeed in and out of the showring. The tradition of the Hereford breed and its values drive T/R Cattle Company’s day-to-day management decisions.
From 2022-2024, T/R Cattle Co. provided the Lot 1 Foundation Female in the National Hereford Sale to help support the JNHE and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. T/R Cattle is honored to be the annual title sponsor for the JNHE horned female show. The Hereford breed
means the world to the Ray family, and working alongside the breed’s staff and youth each year is particularly special.
Trent is extremely grateful and honored to be a nominee for the Hereford Herdsman amongst many respected fellow cattlemen and cattlewomen in the Hereford breed.
Carter St. John
Dry Creek Farms
Carter St. John, Pell City, Ala., owns and operates Dry Creek Farms, alongside his brother, Locke St. John. Dry Creek Farms started as a 4-H project exhibiting Hereford cattle in 2005. Carter’s love and passion for the Hereford breed began then at just 7 years old.
Since then, Carter has placed a top priority on producing useful, real-world genetics that will be successful for junior show exhibitors and in the pasture for registered and commercial operations.
Carter spends countless hours in the barn, raising and managing his herd and completing day-to-day operations. Carter’s primary goal is, and always will be, the integrity of the animals he produces. Carter believes his success can be attributed to a genuine love for quality cattle and personal and professional strengths.
Carter has been successful at some of the largest national shows, including Cattlemen’s Congress, where he exhibited the 2023 grand champion polled bull. Carter is honored to be nominated as a candidate for the 2025 Hereford Herdsman of the Year.
Garrett Post Hawk Livestock
Garrett Post, Shabbona, Ill., grew up showing Hereford cattle. He graduated from Black Hawk East College with his associate degree before transferring to OSU and graduating in 2018 with a degree in animal science. Garrett began working at DelHawk Cattle Co. in 2010 and became a fulltime employee in 2018 after graduating from college. When DelHawk Cattle Co. transitioned to Hawk Livestock in the summer of 2019, Garrett continued his work with the operation.
Garrett currently assists with the day-to-day operations at Hawk Livestock, and he works with the show and sale cattle. Hawk Livestock raised the grand champion polled and horned females at the 2022 JNHE, and most recently, the reserve champion female and junior champion female at the American Royal.
Hawk Livestock utilizes ET and IVF programs extensively. Garrett enjoys watching and learning from the many talented people in the Hereford breed. He loves working with current and new Hawk Livestock customers of all ages.
Regenerative RANCHING Bale Grazing for Soil Health
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Hay-feeding strategies can build soil health and improve forage production.
Oftentimes, we think that one goal of regenerative ranching is to manage grazing to eliminate feeding hay. Yet, just like any other tool that we have in our toolbox, hay feeding can be a useful strategy, especially if you’re trying to rebuild soil health in areas that are extremely deficient.
There are several reasons to bale graze with soil health in mind. Typically, we see it employed most effectively when a grazing plan is used to pre-identify locations where bale grazing can do the most good for soil health and forage production. If inclement weather or other factors call for hay feeding, then we know our feeding locations in advance and can even pre-place the bales and fence them off until needed.
Choosing effective sites
Typically, look for a site that is low in nutrients and could use the organic matter and nutrients that would be deposited from feeding hay. You get your biggest bang for your buck at sites that should be productive, but for whatever reason, they’ve been neglected, or they are so depleted of nutrients that there’s not much production.
Another area to target, especially if you ranch where you could have wet conditions during the wintertime, is a well-drained location, perhaps with sandy or rockier soil that would hold up better under those types of conditions. These areas may not be overly productive, but they tend to have more bare ground, and you know
that they will hold the cattle up and let you get in and out of the area during wet spells. Build up these areas while you’re feeding your cattle.
If it’s a really dry year, bale grazing can be used to encourage animals to get out and utilize parts of pastures that normally would escape grazing, perhaps farther away from water, where the cattle don’t want to roam as far during the growing season.
Another place to plan bale grazing is a location where you want to be able to keep a closer eye on bred heifers or growing animals that need higher nutrition and a little extra attention during inclement weather or less-thanoptimal grazing conditions.
Plan and place hay in advance
If you know you will be feeding hay (based on your growing season) and know you want to build up an area, or because you know inclement weather is going to force you to feed hay at some point, plan ahead, and even place hay ahead of the winter-feeding season. This is called in-place hay feeding. Don’t wait until the last minute.
Once you’ve decided where you need and want to place hay and you’ve either baled it at the optimal time during the growing season or acquired it, go ahead and set up your feeding area. Know that you’re going to avoid using that area until the winter feeding season.
At Noble Research Institute ranches, we oftentimes go ahead and space large round bales in place within the targeted area, typically 30 to 40 feet apart in a checkerboard pattern.
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We use temporary electric fences to allocate the hay we want to utilize for a day or two of bale grazing at a time. When applying in-place hay for bale grazing, you may consider using a lower-quality hay because it serves three purposes:
• to provide rumen fill and some nutrition through selective consumption
• to leave a significant amount of litter to help build organic matter in the soil
• to concentrate livestock manure and urine deposits to build soil nutrients
There are benefits to letting cattle work through the bale to get what they want, pushing it around, pulling out the hay they don’t want to eat, and providing cover and nutrients to build up these targeted areas.
If you’re feeding bales of higher quality (and higher value), you probably want to feed it more efficiently by using a bale ring. Less hay material will be distributed across the soil surface, but in-place hay feeding with higher quality hay still serves to concentrate the manure and urine on targeted areas.
In northern and northwestern states where the climate is usually dry but with snow cover, windrow grazing is another type of in-place hay feeding. The last cutting of a hay field is cut and windrowed prior to winter and left on the field in windrows. When hay feeding begins, allocate a portion of a windrow to the herd every day or two, using temporary electric fences. Cattle work through the snow to consume the
hay, and you don’t have to move hay bales to feed the cattle. The benefits are similar to in-place hay feeding. Some hay is left to provide additional organic matter to the soil surface. It concentrates cattle manure and urine to a hay field, returning nutrients to the soil where the hay was harvested.
Current and future benefits
The benefit of bale grazing during the winter in multiple strategic locations is that we get the nutrients and organic matter from the hay, nutrients from the cattle manure and urine, some soil cover, and better water infiltration. All of these benefit plants in the targeted area during the next growing season. Keep in mind that feeding cattle in the same spot time and again results in a buildup of nutrients, which have little opportunity to begin cycling. Therefore, it is best to move feeding sites rather than use one area too often.
We want to try to create the natural process where plants grow up through the deposited organic material and eventually have a functional ecosystem with all four processes working together: energy flow, water cycle, nutrient cycle and community dynamics. We want to see a lot of the deposited material begin to break down so that plants can grow through it within the first growing season. Occasionally, it may take two good growing seasons before the material decomposes enough to generate additional forage production, especially at sites lacking nutrients.
In areas where the ground is somewhat bare, hoof action of
cattle bale-grazing helps stimulate ecosystem dynamics the following year. The trampling incorporates deposited nutrients, breaks up the manure and mixes the plant-based material from the hay into the soil. This enables significantly more biotic activity in spring soil microbes and stimulates new plant growth.
Snares to avoid
The most common pitfall to bale grazing is trying to use it as substitute feed to increase carrying capacity. Most of the time, feeding hay is going to cost money, time and effort. It can be expensive when you add in equipment costs (maintenance, fuel and depreciation). So, the ideal approach to bale grazing is to be very targeted and limited in duration.
If you bale graze in an already-fertile area, excess hay residue may slow the early growth of forage production. If the forage stand was already thin, when it does come in, it may take off in the last half of the growing season and produce more than it would have for the entire year if you hadn’t been bale grazing.
Another potential pitfall is the risk of introducing non-native grasses and other undesirable plants into your native pastures. If you are bale grazing in a native forage environment, it’s best to feed native-grass-type hay. If you’re not baling your own hay, try to source hay locally from a known supplier.
I encourage doing a cost-benefit analysis to see if using bale grazing to improve the soil health and forage production in certain areas of your ranch makes sense for your operation. If you have some hay that matches your forage system and you have a site that could use more organic matter and nutrients, consider giving it a try.
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
Hugh Aljoe is director of ranches, outreach and partnerships at Noble Research Institute.
Place bales in advance in a checkerboard pattern across a planned hay feeding area.
Photo courtesy of Rob Mattson/Noble Research Institute
Stepping into Sustainability
Positioning for Now and Next
Avoid complacency in the new year.
Many threats challenge our livelihood in beef production and agriculture, from political risk and government regulations to shifting economic tides. However, I believe complacency is the most concerning threat to businesses of all sizes — from a hobby show farm to a major cattle feeding operation.
Complacency is the tendency toward thinking deep issues will go away. It is the tendency to avoid doing the dirty work under the hood. Complacency happens in our operations when we decide we are simply too busy working in the business to work on the business. These are a few considerations for preventing or moving past complacency in 2025.
Hire right
Have you taken an honest look at how you are building your bench for the future? How far from retirement are you? Have you begun searching for the next CEO or had serious talks with your son or daughter about joining the ranch? Besides your own successor, what does hiring look like for your team in 2025 and over the next two to three years? Most importantly, is this topic getting the attention it deserves?
While many top producers don’t enjoy the process of hiring and firing, avoiding it means not being prepared for changes, emergencies and longterm growth. Hiring for the future and developing employees is easier than hiring during an emergency and simply tolerating.
Solve the problem
I’ve heard many times from secondor third-generation producers that they must live with some problems because they inherited them. Just because you didn’t create the problem doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to solve it. For instance, we talked about culture change and ways to shift culture in previous articles. If this topic hits home, you might find value in reviewing them.
Complacency really takes root with the attitude of: “Well, I didn’t create this mess, why should I clean it up?” Instead, look for ways to be proactive and take the necessary steps to rectify long-term problems. What aspect of your business is messy and requires necessary cleanup this year? Bookkeeping, community relations, local engagement? Maybe, it is marketing and promoting how your operation is sustainable and working toward a regenerative future.
Identify problems in your operation you’ve been avoiding (pain points) that you know must be resolved to grow and thrive.
Build anew
Radical change is sometimes the easiest fix. While that might seem to run counter to solving problems, as just discussed, oftentimes, when it’s time to change, it’s time to change big.
Look at all aspects of your business and marketing model. Is the process of change already happening, but you have not begun to shift
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with it? For example, new markets, such as programs in sustainability are becoming mainstream. Does it make sense to wait for industry-wide adoption of these initiatives or is there a fit for your business in the near term?
“Fix it, close it or sell it,’’ was a favorite slogan credited to former long-time General Electric CEO, Jack Welch. This advice speaks to the fact that that there are diminishing returns in business if you are not the market leader. Maybe a new diversified business line that supports your more traditional production system is the way to build anew.
Reviewing the future of your business at least once every year is essential and keeps you ahead of the complacency trap.
Editor’s Note: Readers of Hereford World know Sarah Beth Aubrey as the long-time auctor of ACT’s Playbook. She takes on the rapidly evolving arena of sustainability with this new column. As Aubrey explains, “We’ll cover definitions, concepts and ideas. We’ll explore what’s current and what we in the beef industry have known about sustainability all along. We’ll do a little cussing and discussing, too. Bottom line, we know our business, and we know we’re the best at what we do. It’s time to step into sustainability and tell our story.”
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
Barbara Jean (Lewis) Lonker, 89, Medicine Lodge, Kan., passed Nov. 2.
Thirty-four days after the loss of her beloved husband of 66 years, Barbara joined him in the loving arms of their Savior, surrounded by her loving family at the Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 19, 1935, in Cherokee, Okla., to Granville and Virgie (Merideth) Lewis.
Barbara graduated from Hazleton High School and then attended Kansas State University (K-State) where she completed her degree in elementary education. After graduating from K-State, she taught in the Manhattan, Kan., and Topeka, Kan., public schools. She married Donald William Lonker in Corwin, Kan., on July 26, 1958. She and Don made their permanent home in Medicine Lodge. They continued the Lonker legacy in the ranching business and also established Don’s veterinary practice. Barbara was a member of the Chi Omega sorority, Faith Circle, P.E.O., Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Cowbelles and Medicine Lodge Methodist Church.
Barbara was a devoted woman of genuine faith, whose life radiated unwavering dedication, loyalty and love. Her kindness and generous giving were a gift to all who knew her, making each person feel valued, special and deeply loved. She poured herself into her family and community, touching lives with her warmth and compassion. Her legacy of selflessness and grace will forever be cherished by those she held dear.
Surviving are, children: Elizabeth (Brad) Forsyth of Medicine Lodge, Clint (Tammy) Lonker of Medicine Lodge, Brent (Serena) Lonker of Fresno, Calif.; Andrea (John) Fisher of Medicine Lodge; American Field Service sons, Uli (Caro) Leisch and Diego Vera; grandchildren: Wendy (Jesse) Gwennap of Sutton, Neb.;
Danielle (Luke) Waller of Strong City, Kan.; Mathew (Carrie) Forsyth of Medicine Lodge, Sean Forsyth of Medicine Lodge, Mallory (Kyle) Powers of Manhattan, Kan.; Courtney Lonker of Medicine Lodge, Brooklyn (Ethan) Loder of Olathe, Kan.; Torrey Lonker (fiancé Mott Asuma) of Manhattan, Kan.; Taryn Lonker of Wichita, Kan.; Luke (Brooklyn) Fisher, Kirk Fisher and Jake Fisher, all of Medicine Lodge; and Elena and Noah Leisch of Germany; great-grandchildren: Hannah Chaon, Noah Gwennap, Gabe Gwennap, Landry Forsyth, Merritt Forsyth, Locke Forsyth, Clayton Forsyth, Brecklynn Forsyth, Rhett Forsyth, Kasold Powers, Huxley Powers and Bo Loder; sister-inlaw, Judi Lewis; nephews, Dale (Jodi) Lonker, John (Mary) Lonker and Jason (Lindsay) Lewis; nieces, Jamie Lonker and Summer (Brandon) Henry; special German sons, Chris Strohla and Oli Strohla and families; special cousins; great-nieces and great-nephews.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband; parents; infant son, Kirk; sister, Sherrie Von Lewis; brother, Jim Lewis; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Bobbie Lonker; and parents-inlaw, Melvah and Mildred Lonker.
Michael Lee Hackett, 40, Tuscola, Ill., passed Nov. 3.
Mike was born July 23, 1984, in Urbana, Ill., the son of David Hackett and Cathy Cox.
Mike leaves behind his children: Hunter Hackett of Sullivan, Ill., and Wrigley, Rorey and David Hackett of Tuscola; his parents, David and Marcia Hackett of Tuscola, and Cathy and James Cox of Tuscola; siblings Patrick Hackett of Jefferson, Wis., Mimi (Jason) Jones of Tuscola and Elise (Tyler) Main of Altona, Ill.; niece, Morgan Jones; and nephews, Mason Jones and Cole Hackett; stepsiblings, Erica Cox of Tuscola and Dylan (Jamie) Cox of Bloomington, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harold and Neoma Hackett; maternal grandparents, Everett and Lucille Weber and Bill and Mary Fern Carlyle. Mike had a contagious smile and charming personality. He never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone, about anything.
He loved growing up on the farm, driving a semi and raising cattle. He traveled the country showing Hereford cattle and was looking forward to hitting the road this winter with his dad and the new show string.
Mike was a Cubs fan like his grandpa Hackett, with whom he shared his birthday.
He loved his children and was very proud of them; they are his legacy.
Mike Hackett
Barbara Lonker
ALABAMA
Glynn Debter, Perry Debter or John Ross Debter 205-429-4415 or 205-429-2040 4134 County Hwy 30 • Horton, AL 35980 debterfarm@otelco.net
Randy & Kelly Owen
John & Randa Starnes
John: 256-996-5545
Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May
Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com
High Cotton Bull Sale Last Monday in October
CALIFORNIA
Brandon Theising
805-526-2195
P.O. Box 1019 805-358-2115 cell Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 brandon@pwgcoinc.com www.pwgcattle.com
Steve Lambert Family 2938 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell 530-624-5256
lambertranchherefords.com
Jim McDougald Manager 559-822-2178
McDougald Family 559-822-2289
Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626
The Brand You Can Count On MORRELL RANCHES
Registered Herefords & Angus Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell morrellranches@yahoo.com 5640 Co. Rd. 65 Willows, CA 95988
Carrie Cell 530-218-5507 Barry Cell 530-682-5808
PEDRETTI RANCHES
THE COLEMAN FAMILY
Tim, Kara, Tyler and Kathryn Tim 209-968-7232 • tim@sierraranches.com Kara 209-613-6062 • kara@sierraranches.com P.O. Box 577980, Modesto, CA 95357
P.O. Box 129, Maricopa, CA 93252 www.SneddenRanch.com Austin and Sarah 805-423-0248
and Susie 805-839-1049
The Mickelson Family P.O. Box 2689 Petaluma, CA 94953 707-481-3440 Jim 707-396-7364 Bobby marciamick3@gmail.com sonomamountainherefords.com
WEIMER
CATTLE COMPANY Tom and Cindy Weimer P.O. Box 1197 • Susanville, CA 96130 530-254-6802 • 530-260-0416 mobile weimercattleco@citlink.net www.weimercattleco.com
COLORADO
James T. Campbell
High Altitude Registered Horned Herefords Our G Oal is Quality — NOt Qua N tity 850 Meadow Ln. • Guffey, CO 80820 719-689-2047 or Cell 719-650-4929 Clinton Clark 32190 Co. Rd. S • Karval, CO 80823 719-446-5223 • 719-892-0160 Cell cathikclark@gmail.com www.clarkanvilranch.com
ANNUAL BULL SALE SECOND
Polled Herefords • Brafords
Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, Ga 31560 912-586-6585 • Cell 912-294-2470 greenviewfarms@windstream.net www.greenviewfarms.net
Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942
IDAHO
Guy and Sherry Colyer – 208-845-2313
Guy cell – 208-599-0340
Kyle cell – 208-250-3924
Katie cell – 208-599-2962 31058 Colyer Rd. Bruneau, ID 83604 www.hereford.com
Bulls for Sale at Private Treaty Excellent Replacement Heifers
DANIELS HEREFORD RANCH
Commitment to Quality since 1915
1350 N. 2100 W. Malad, ID 83252
Dan 208-339-2341 Teresa 208-339-2340 Rex 208-766-2747
Follow us on Facebook DanielsHerefordRanch danielsherefordranch@yahoo.com
Keith Elkington 208-521-1774 Layne 208-681-0765 Eric 208-881-4014
RANGE READY, PERFORMANCE PROVEN Visitors always welcome.
ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS 5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406
JBB/AL HEREFORDS
James and Dawn Anderson / Bev Bryan
Bryan and Charly Anderson / 208-280-1505 1973 S. 1500 E., Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords.com Private treaty bull and heifer sales Herefords Since 1967
Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221 Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com
ILLINOIS
Baker Farms
1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364
Fred Debby
Family Agri-Business Since 1933
Sarah Susan • John 815-672-3491 Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984
HEREFORDS
Dan Bixler 7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com
Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627
Gary’s cell 217-827-2761 Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.
Bur Ns POlled HerefOrd farm
Kent & Barb Burns 618-521-3199
Cattle for sale at all times 11770 Wilson Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237
Joe and Lauri Ellis 765-366-5390 Matt and Lisa Ellis 217-712-0635 Phil and Joyce Ellis 765-665-3207
26455 N. 2300th St. • Chrisman, IL 61924 www.efbeef.com • efbeef1@aol.com
NEWBOLD FARMS INC.
OAK HILL FARM
Shaw Cattle Co. 22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com
431-3311
eeubank@monteaglemills.com
Hobbs Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 Office 217-529-8878 Greg 217-725-7095
and Jamie Mullinix 997 Twp. Rd. 150E Toulon, IL 61483
Winton and Emily Harris Family
Eric, Cindie, Cassie and Krista Allscheid 8052 Andy Rd. • Waterloo, IL 62298 Cell 618-593-9642 soph@htc.net www.ShingleOaksPolledHerefords.com
Rob, Kristie, Kylie and Logan 7477 E. 825 N. • Otterbein, IN 47970 765-491-0258 kristielm2001@yahoo.com SHOW STEERS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE!
Mark Stephens Pete Loehr
704 Virginia Ave. 113 Northgate Rd. Taylorville, IL 62568 Peoria, IL 61614
Bar-S Bar-S LHF
IOWA
217-825-7913 309-692-6026
Farm is located at: 1777 N. 1000 East Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 Visit our website for updates throughout the year www.stephensandloehrherefords.com
Gene, Lori, Lucas, Logan and Cory Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd. Columbia, IL 62236 GENE 618-407-8374 LORI 618-407-0429 LUCAS 618-830-0971
West Wind Herefords
Jeff and Kelly Yoder 2356 N 1230 E. Rd. Edinburg, IL 62531 jwyoder62@gmail.com
Kyle 217-565-3275 • Brian 217-827-9708 • Adam 217-823-9763
INDIANA
BECK-POWELL POLLED HEREFORDS
7157 N. C.R. 500 E., Bainbridge, IN 46105
Gene and Alice Beck
765-522-3235
Andy and Betsy Beck 765-522-3396 home • 765-720-1696 Andy cell Cody Beck 765-719-1622 Cody cell • beck.3396@gmail.com
Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com
STREAM CATTLE CO.
Rod, Sue, Lisa and Sarah Stream 51590 St. Hwy. 14, Chariton, IA 50049 641-774-8124 • streamcattle@hotmail.com www.streamcattle.com Just north of Chariton on State Hwy. 14
Gus, Deb and Shelbi Gustafson Tava and Koy 7477 Davis Creek Road Junction City, KS 66441 785-238-7306 I-70 exit 303... 7 miles South
Devin Sweitzer 785-299-0663 www.jamisonherefords.com
KANSAS
Dean and Danny 29111 B Keene Rd. • Maple Hill, KS 66507 785-256-4643 • 785-256-4010 Danny cell 785-383-2493
Located 13 miles west of Topeka on I-70, Keene/Eskridge exit then 3 miles south
JENSEN RANCH
Kevin Jensen 785-243-6397 Sheila Jensen 785-262-1116 Brady Jensen 785-614-1645
Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net www.jensenbros.net
Mill Creek Ranch “The Brand That Works” Alma, KS
Chad, Karsten & Kasen Breiner 785-564-2091
David & Diane Breiner 785-456-4790 Ryan & Sharon Breiner 785-207-3070 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 for economically relevant traits and performance. mmherefords.com
Cows for sale at all times
Curtis, Tobie, Erica and Ethan Kesling 1918 W. Delaware Rd. Logansport, IN 46947 574-753-3193
LAUDEMAN FAMILY FARM 3629 5th Rd., Bremen, IN 46506
Connie, Todd and Cassie, Jason and Jeni, and Bryan
Todd’s cell 574-298-4959
cjlaudy@fourway.net www.laudemanfamily.com
Jason’s cell 574-209-6470
Grant and Linda McKay and Family 1226 8th Rd. Marysville, KS 66508 785-619-6086 308-470-1190 cell glmherefords@bluevalley.net www.glmherefords.com
10272 S. Forsse Rd. • Falun, KS 67442 www.oleencattleco.com oleencattle@hometelco.net
785-826-0870
785-452-2961
785-452-8148
and Vera
620-546-4570
and Hannah Schultz 620-546-1574
280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059 www.sandhillfarms.com
Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC
“YOUR BRAND OF HEREFORD” SCHUMANN
367 Hwy. 40, Lecompton, KS 66050 • 785-887-6754 brycegina@sunflower.com LARSON
508 Rockfence Pl., Lawrence, KS 66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com
David and Delores Stump
Dan and Kim Schmidt 1128 Hwy. 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411
Dave 785-556-0124 Dan 785-562-6685 info@springhillherefords.com • www.springhillherefords.com
Umberger Polled Herefords
Greg Umberger 3018 U Rd. • Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4472 Cell: 620-923-5120 gregumberger@yahoo.com www.umbergerpolledherefords.com
KENTUCKY
TUCKER STOCK FARMS
Registered Angus and Polled Herefords
S F T
John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301
MARYLAND
EAST SIDE FARM
Registered Polled Herefords
eastsidehereford@comcast.net
Visitors welcome!
Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com
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
Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com
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
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
MICHIGAN
W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887
Glenn Hanson, Sr 906-753-4684 Glenn Hanson, Jr 906-630-5169
“Cattle made for the North in the North”
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
Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny amathenyherefords@gmail.com MATHENY
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
Les Krogstad cell 218-289-5685 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com
Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159
2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448 We welcome your visit! Doug and JoAnn 763-755-4930 Bryan and Marytina 763-389-0625 Bradley and Brigitte 612-720-1311
SPRINGWATER
POLLED HEREFORDS
Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net
MISSISSIPPI
507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com www.caldwellherefordranch.com
Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com
Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245 Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net Tyler Russell 601-331-0409
MISSOURI
TOM BIGLIENI AND JILL EWING
2109 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 417-827-8482 • tgbig@sbcglobal.net
FARM ADDRESS: 3345 Lollar Branch Rd., Sullivan, MO 63080
Owner: Al Bonebrake
James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO
2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy
ROD FINDLEY 32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 findleyfarms@gmail.com
Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics BULLS AVAILABLE AT PRIVATE TREATY
Harding Bros. Herefords
MARVIN AND EVERETT HARDING Rt. 2 • Ridgeway, MO 64481 660-872-6870
FARM
Gregg and Denver Alsup 18 Alsup Ln. Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-766-6801 gailalsup@gmail.com
Marty D. Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 • Cell 417-838-1482
& Kami 417-737-0055 SPHHerefords@outlook.com
MONTANA
For Sale in the Spring Howard Moss 895 Whitetail
Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke P.O. Box 1487 Townsend, MT 59644 406-266-4121 Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com
Richard and Shirley Bruce and Tammy 406-544-1536
Kurt and Jessica 406-239-5113 P.O. Box 30055, Gold Creek, MT 59733 bruce@thomasherefords.com www.thomasherefords.com Wichman Herefords
www.wichmanherefords.com
Registered bulls and females for sale by private treaty. Proven bloodlines, longevity, performance, functional justinwichman22@gmail.com
Justin and Carmen Wichman 1921 Wichman Rd. 406-350-3123 cell Moore, MT
406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com
Bar E Ranch Since 1898
Arvid and Linda Eggen 406-895-2657 Box 292 • Plentywood, MT 59254 jbare@nemont.net Jay-De Lorrie
S Engleman Rd Grand Island, NE 68803 308-384-0979
Ron 402-756-3462 rnschutte@gtmc.net www.schutteandsons.net Milk, Muscle, Performance and Weight Outcross Pedigrees Bulls and females always for sale. Visitors always welcome!
Oshkosh, NE 69154 • www.vannewkirkherefords.com Joe: 308-778-6049 • Kolby: 308-778-6230 Quality Herefords Since 1892
NEW MEXICO B&H HEREFORDS
Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 Mesilla, NM
NEVADA
P.O. Box 306 • Hyannis, NE 69350 James 308-458-2406 Bryan 308-458-2865 • Bob 308-458-2731 1417 Rd. 2100 Guide Rock, NE 68942-8099
BERNIE AND STACIE BUZANOWSKI Arthur, NE
MINIATURE - CLASSIC HEREFORDS www.splittcreekranch.com North Platte, Nebraska 69101
Shaun Brott 308-530-4161 Judy Splitt 308-530-1287 judysplitt@gmail.com
UPSTREAM RANCH
Annual Bull Sale • First Saturday in February 45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 Brent and Robin Meeks • 308-942-3195 upstreamranch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com
“The Best of Both” Horned and Polled Genetics
Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke and Bryce P.O. Box 239 • Orovada, NV 89425 775-272-3152 Home • 775-272-3153 Fax 209-479-0287 Cell orovadaherefords@aol.com brumleyfarms.com
Horned and Polled Herefords BULL & FEMALE SALE SEPT. 9, 2024
Chris Beck, Mgr. 618-367-5397 Bob Coker, Owner 916-539-1987 640 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com
Herefords West
Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner PO Box 2412 • Minden, NV 89423 775-848-0160 lorenmrnak@aol.com www.mrnakherefordswest.com
NEW JERSEY
SPRING POND FARM
NORTH CAROLINA
J. Brent Creech
14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597
919-801-7561 www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com
LLC
Farm
C. Porter Claxton Jr. 240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787
828-645-9127 cpcfarm@msn.com
Sales: Wayne Welch 828-768-3024
Visit our website to see current offering — www.claxtonfarmcattle.com
Ten miles north of Asheville, N.C., on future I-26 West
OHIO
T ripleTT polled Herefords
James Triplett
127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625
704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime)
VisiT ors Welcome Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty
Will-Via Polled Herefords
Lavette and Brenda Teeter 2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115 704-662-5262
Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty
NORTH DAKOTA
Mohican
Polled Hereford Farm 4551 S.R. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628
Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 330-378-3421
Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708 Alexis Stitzlein 330-231-9538 stitz@mohicanfarms.com
Mohican West 3100 Sportsman Park Rd. Laurel, MT 59044 Phone/Fax 406-633-2600 Terry Powlesland 406-670-8529 mohicanw@yahoo.com www.mohicanpolledherefords.com
OKLAHOMA
DENNIS RANCH
SINCE 1916 22990 E. 2090 Rd., Terral, OK 73569 REGISTERED AND
541-377-3347 Farm: 2296 N. Lomax Rd., Traphill, NC 28685 775 Clacton Circle, Earlysville, VA 22936 John Wheeler, owner • 910-489-0024 doublejfarmllc@yahoo.com • www.doublejfarmllc.com
Sale
P.O. Box 166 • Caddo, OK 74729 Alan Dufur — 580-775-3830
19402 W. Hwy. 51 P.O. Box 434 Sand Springs, OK 74063
Mike and Lotsee Spradling 918-640-7711 918-245-8854
Registered Polled Herefords Pecans flyinggranchss@aol.com
Ralph & Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101
PENNSYLVANIA
SOUTH DAKOTA
Bar JZ Ranches
Homozygous Polled Herefords
Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 605-852-2966 www.barjz.com cattle@barjz.com
75th Annual Production Sale Feb. 20, 2024
Rausch Herefords
14831 Hereford Rd., Hoven, SD 57450
Shannon 605-769-0203
Jacob 605-769-0552 Peter 605-281–0471
jacob@rauschherefords.com • RauschHerefords.com America’s #1 Dams of Distinction Cow herd • Private Sales Year-round • Bull and Female Sale Third Monday in February
47229 232 St. Colman, SD 57017
Gerald and Janelle Bischoff
20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350
Gerald 605-350-0979
Garret 605-461-1555
Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com
Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March
HEREFORDS
Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619
Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com
e ggers southview Farms
Tim and Philip Eggers 25750 476th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Tim cell 605-929-6560
Philip cell 605-351-5438 eggerssouthviewfarms@gmail.com I-29 Bull Run Sale 2nd Saturday in March
Consignment sales and private treaty
Cody Williams, Cell 605-695-0931 Dave Stenberg 605-997-2594 • Cell 605-530-6002 Lindsey Wolles 605-496-2487
Woodard Hereford Farms
Since 1945 – Quality Line 1 Cattle For Sale! Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810 4948 William Woodard R d. S pringfield , TN 37172
TEXAS
ATLAS FARMS
Your source for top end bulls and females. Jimmy, Claudia and Precious Atlas 4920 CR 401 • Grandview, TX 76050 214-202-5178 • 817-456-4691 atlasfarms@sbcglobal.net
Bill and Paula Thorstenson 30491 131st St. • Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7940 • Cell 605-845-6108 wpthorstenson@venturecomm.net paulathorstenson@yahoo.com
TENNESSEE
Jim and Kay Coley and Family
140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 • coleyherefords@gmail.com www.coleyherefords.com
Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O.
breeder@amaonline.com
Dan, Kyla, Hollis and Ivy Fawcett • 605-870-6172 Weston, Kristin, Falon and Jensen Kusser www.fawcettselmcreekranch.com 21115 344th Ave. Ree Heights, SD 57371
Keith, Cheryl, Erin and Matt Fawcett • 605-870-0161
Mark and Mary Kay Frederickson 19975 Bear Ridge Rd. Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-2139 Cell 605-645-4934
PYRAMID BEEF Bull Sale First Saturday in December
Nate and Jayna Frederickson Cell 605-254-4872
Shawn and Sarah Tatman 307-673-4381
Hoffman Herefords
Horned & Polled Herefords 11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456
Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com
Ollerich Brothers Herefords 29188 303 Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580 605-557-3246
Jerome 605-842-5212 • jeromeo@goldenwest.net
James 605-359-4006
PO Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com website: jacksonfarmsherefords.com
Barber 806-930-6917 10175 F.M. 3138 • Channing, TX 79018 www.barberranch.com • office@barberranch.com
Jonathan cell 865-803-9947 Home 423-346-7304
and Females Available Johnny, Tanuja, Jonathan & Justin Dagley Ellis & Lovalene Heidel 314 Letory Rd. Wartburg,TN 37887 mudcreekFarms@msn.com
Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com
5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 triplelranch@msn.com • sleehereford@gmail.com www.lllranch.com Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165
Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com
Jack and Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr. Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544 Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX Mike Doyle
P.O. Box 82 | Wolfe City, TX 75496 214-240-4538 | mike@acecreditconsulting.com doyleherefordranch.com
DUDLEY BROS.
Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442 • Office 325-356-2284
John Dudley 325-642-0745
Tom Dudley 325-642-0748
john@dudleybros.com www.DudleyBros.com
Registered Herefords Since 1938
Harry and Cheryl Grett
512-585-2948
P.O. Box 969 Elgin, TX 78621 g3ranch@aol.com
Lee & Jacqui Haygood 923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com indianmoundranch.com
Maynard and Sandi Warnken
Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8846 • 979-561-8867 fax Kevin cell 979-743-0619 rockinw@cvctx.com • rockinwranch.net
Seth Koetting, manager 806-584-4922
5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com
Raising cattle in Texas since 1855
Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com
116 E. Bell Ave. Rockdale, TX 76567
Cell 979-218-0065 Office 512-446-6200
NOLAN HEREFORDS
Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636
Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com
SUNNY HILL RANCH
Horned and Polled
Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters
Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161 texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org
SINCE 1943
DIAMOND M RANCH
SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY
“The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380
Winter Headquarters 646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676
WISCONSIN
Marty, Shannon, Matt and Derrick Wilcox 17912 S. Hwy. 195 Spangle, WA 99031
509-953-2535 – Marty www.wilcoxfamilycattle.com
njwardherefords@gmail.com www.NJWHerefords.com
ed and Jan Ward 406-757-0600 Ned (c) 307-751-8298 • Jan (c) 307-751-9470 Bell Ward 307-751-6922 • Jake Bare 406-780-0056
North Ranch: 2637 Adsit Rd., Decket, MT 59025
South Ranch: 888 Lower Prairie Dog Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801
Mailing address: PO Box B, Sheridan, WY 82801
Ochsner-Roth Cattle Co. Blake: 307-532-3282
Steve Roth: 307-575-5258 Rustin Roth: 307-575-2709 BW: 307-575-6772 Rodney: 307-575-2589 ochsnerranch@gmail.com 10672 Van Tassell Road Torrington, WY 82240 Annually selling over 200 Hereford and Angus Bulls via private treaty www.qualitybulls.com
Kevin and Janice Bennett
3752 Ollie Bell Rd.
Benton, WI 53803
608-778-8685 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com
WYOMING
Jay and Janice Berry
3049 C.R. 225 Cheyenne, WY 82009
307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com
LARGENT and SONS
Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Sale Date – Nov. 16, 2023 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com
McClun’s
Lazy JM Ranch
Polled Herefords and Angus
Raising Herefords since 1967 Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524 Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com www.mcclunranch.com
Private Treaty Sales and Annual Production Sale in April
CANADA
Selling Herefords for 80 years
Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October
P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933 Dale 307-780-8232 Ron 307-747-3897
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WEST VIRGINIA HEREFORD BREEDERS
Westfall
POLLED HEREFORDS
Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • 304-377-1247 cell jimwestfall2104@gmail.com Lucille Westfall, herdsman 304-532-9351 1109 Triplett Rd. Spencer, WV 25276 Bulls and Females For Sale
Cottle Brothers Farm & Litton Livestock
Quality Polled Herefords Since 1960
Certified and Accredited Herd Martin & Joe Cottle-Founders
Neil Litton-Operator 1194 Armstrong Road Summersville, WV 26651
Neil 304-618-7313 forestking02@gmail.com
Polled Herefords Since 1954 192 Ruger Dr. Harrisville, WV 26362
Butch 304-643-4438
Certified and Accredited lawherefords@yahoo.com
5683 Rocky Step Rd. Winfield, WV 25213
www.grassyrunfarms.com
Gary Kale, Owner
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
304-677-5944 Cell The R.G. Knotts Family 63 Henderson Ridge Road Fairmont, WV 26554
Dave 304-612-3795 Robert 304-265-0005 dnsk0603@gmail.com
Sales Digest
Copeland & Sons LLC
Nara Visa, N.M. | Oct. 1
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
7.50 females
$56,501 $7,533 66 semen units $7,935 $120
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$8,750 — JCS Miss High Noon 4864 ET
DOB 3/28/2024, by Churchill High Noon 8339F ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (1/2 interest)
$13,251 — JCS 9621 Miss Spartan 4848
DOB 4/27/2024, by JCS Spartan 9621, sold to Harms Herefords, Humboldt, Iowa.
$13,000 — JCS Miss 100 Proof 4915
DOB 6/3/2024, by JCS 100 Proof 0880 ET, sold to Sadler Herefords, Tyron, Okla.
$8,750 — JCS HCC Miss Hondo 4823
DOB 4/15/2024, by JCS Hondo 9612, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn.
Dudley Bros.
Comanche, Texas | Oct. 3
Auctioneer: J. Bryan Davis
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
126 bulls $809,750 $6,427
TOP BULL LOTS
$14,500 — DB 390 Dominator 2349
DOB 9/25/2022, by SR Mac’s Dominator 390H, sold to Randy Stephens, Comanche.
$10,000 — DB 260 Niche 2321
DOB 9/18/2022, by SR Niche 260H, sold to 4M Partners LLC, Crockett.
$9,500 — DB 7019 Adv 2124
DOB 9/28/2022, by FS Advance 7019E, sold to Flying W, San Marcus.
$9,500 — DB E006 Hometown 2228
DOB 9/9/2022, by BR Hometown E006 ET, sold to Jacobs Cattle Co. LLC, Yoakum.
$9,500 — DB 390 Dominator 2352
DOB 9/7/2022, by SR Mac’s Dominator 390H, sold to Randy Stephens.
SALE INDEX
Breeders Classic
Gettysburg, Pa. | Oct. 5
Auctioneer: Dale Stith
Reported by: Tommy Coley
TOP BULL LOTS
$7,000 — SRM WHR 4010 Prime Plus 289 ET DOB 11/12/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor, Gettysburg, Pa., sold to White Hawk Ranch, Buchanan, Ga. (2/3 interest)
$5,250 — SRM 845F 4013 Sonny 280
DOB 10/27/2022, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor, sold to Creekside Farm, East Berlin (2/3 interest)
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$5,500 — SRM 4010 Warrior Lady 123 ET DOB 2/7/2021, by Whitehawk Warrior 845C ET, consigned by Fountain Valley Farm, Westminster, Md., sold to Hans Kefauver, Clearspring, Md.; and a March heifer calf, by CMF 259D Jericho 688J, sold to Church View Farm Inc., Millersville, Md.
$5,100 — SRM A20 Forward Miss 188 ET DOB 10/21/2021, by NJW 79Z 338 Forward 252F, consigned by Stone Ridge Manor, sold to Double D Farm, Shepherdstown, W.Va.; and a March heifer calf, by CMF 259D Jericho 688J, sold to Liam Mosser, Gettysburg.
$3,600 — DOR B279 Benefactress 2315 ET DOB 3/31/2023, by KCF Bennett Trust B279 ET, consigned by Dorman Farms, Batavia, N.Y., sold to White Hawk Ranch.
Cattlemen’s Delight
Black River Falls, Wis. | Oct. 5
Auctioneer: Al Conover
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$8,300 — SCF Blue Jean Baby 6153 46J DOB 3/4/2021, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, consigned by Starck Century Farm, Cadott, sold to Pierces Hereford Haven, Barbaroo; and a February heifer calf, by KJ 7603 Venture 309J ET, sold to Rockin R Farm, Mauston.
$4,900 — JRR 225 Ultra Time 410M
DOB 2/19/2024, by F Distinct 225, consigned by Reed Stock Farm, Hampton, Minn., sold to Spaeth Farms, Cadott.
$4,400 — JRR 8013 Miss Summit Time 341L
DOB 3/15/2023, by PERKS GDF King of Time 8013 ET, consigned by Reed Stock Farm, sold to Pierces Hereford Haven.
$4,200 — Brookview 11E Laurel 07L
DOB 1/31/2023, by Brookview 78A Engineer 11E, consigned by Boettcher’s Brookview Acres, Fairchild, sold to Edwin Borntreger, Taylor.
$4,100 — Windyhills Molly 29L
DOB 3/24/2023, by MSF Frank 4046 ET, consigned by Windy Hills Herefords, Roberts, sold to Edwin Borntreger.
Colyer Herefords
Bruneau, Idaho | Oct. 5
Auctioneers: Butch Booker, Dustin Layton, Kyle Colyer
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average
72 females $708,150 $9,835
18 embryos $61,925 $3,440
750 semen units $117,500 $157
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$62,500 — C 8140 Lady 7057 Hawk 1262 ET
DOB 8/24/2021, by C 4212 Black Hawk 7057 ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (1/2 interest)
$85,000 — C PRH Jolene 4231 ET
DOB 1/3/2024, by C Cuda Belle 2111, sold to GKB Cattle.
$50,000 — C 1311 Guardian Gal 4199 ET
DOB 2/1/2024, by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET, sold to Bar One Ranch, Eugene, Ore.
$36,000 — C D83 Lady Arlo 4007 ET
DOB 1/3/2024, by C Arlo 2135 ET, sold to Potter Ranch Herefords, Winton, Calif.
$20,000 — C 8140 0321 Endure 3200 ET
DOB 2/1/2023, by C 6474D Endure 0321 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.
$20,000 — C D83 Belle 2342
DOB 11/2/2022, by C CJC Belle Heir ET, sold to Potter Ranch Herefords.
$19,000 — C 8019 Genesis Gal 2329
DOB 9/26/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.
$17,500 — C PRH 0226 Bella 4216 ET
DOB 1/8/2024, by C Cuda Belle 2111, sold to GKB Cattle.
$17,500 — C 0275 Pure Sherma 4235 ET
DOB 1/10/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Potter Ranch Herefords.
$15,000 — C 79H Sherma 4207 ET
DOB 1/5/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.
Journagan Ranch/
Missouri State Un.
Springfield, Mo. | Oct. 5
Auctioneer: Eddie Burks
Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh
Lots
25 bulls
53 females
78 overall
20 comm. heifers
TOP BULL LOTS
Gross Average
$132,200
$278,150
$410,350
$60,755
$5,288
$5,248
$5,261
$3,038
$11,000 — LJR MSU 973E Maverick 87M
DOB 1/26/2024, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Henry and Max Dobson, Rensselaer, Ind.
$9,400 — LJR MSU 392E Lovell 312L
DOB 2/16/2023, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Linda Wagner, Stockton.
$8,800 — LJR MSU 392E Louis 207L
DOB 2/14/2023, by LJR MSU Z311 Emblazon 392E, sold to Mike Gooseman, Pittsburg, Kan.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$10,400 — LJR MSU Hazel 67G
DOB 2/7/2019, by KJ C&L J119 Logic 023R ET, sold to Butler Polled Herefords, Republic; and a January bull calf, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Dolf Marrs, Hindsville, Ark.
$8,400 — LJR MSU Mattie 125K
DOB 2/5/2022, by Wirruna Matty M288; and an August bull calf, by Ashewood Big Medicine 217K, sold to Wirthmor Polled Herefords, Willow Springs.
$8,200 — LJR MSU Salsa 168J
DOB 2/14/2021, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Yankee Hereford Farms, Warrensburg; and a January bull calf, by LJR MSU 316F Homer 340H, sold to Leroy Huff, Rutledge.
$8,200 — LJR MSU Hazel 9G
DOB 1/29/2019, by KJ C&L J119 Logic 023R ET, sold to Makayla Reynolds and Reynolds Herefords, Huntsville; and a January bull calf, by SF 81E Remington 212, sold to Darrell Aufdenberg, Jackson, and Butler Polled Herefords.
$8,000 — LJR MSU Salsa 78H
DOB 2/7/2020, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E; and a February heifer calf, by KCF Bennett Resolve G595, sold to Joey and Heather Adams, New Waverly, Texas.
$8,000 — LJR MSU Diamond Lil 166H
DOB 2/20/2020, by LPH 145Y Diamond Mine 23D; and a January heifer calf, by LJR MSU 311E Jazz 136J, sold to Henry and Max Dobson.
$7,900 — LJR MSU Miss Dom 85J
DOB 2/5/2021, by JDH Z311 Insight 30D ET, sold to Henry and Max Dobson; and a January heifer calf, by LJR MSU 316F Homer 340H, sold to Reagan and Rhett Sneed, Houstonia.
$7,900 — LJR MSU Salsa 238H
DOB 3/5/2020, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Kenneth and Carleen Buchanan, Higginsville; and a March heifer calf, by KCF Bennett Resolve G595, sold to Charli Howard, Dora.
$7,500 — APH 9024 Jasmine 10J
DOB 1/25/2021, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, sold to Darrell Aufdenberg; and a January heifer calf, by LJR MSU 316F Homer 340H, sold to W7 Cattle Co., Mt. Ida, Ark.
Wildcat Cattle Co.
Darlington, Wis. | Oct. 6
Auctioneer: Eddie Burks
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
32 females $296,900 $9,278
1 flush $9,000 $9,000
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$35,000 — Wildcat Votive 407 ET
DOB 3/7/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Clear Creek Cattle Co., Oxford, Iowa.
$18,000 — Wildcat Call Me 409 DOB 4/7/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET, sold to Ava and Bremley Doig, St. Paul, Ind.
$17,000 — Wildcat Cocoa 4794 ET
DOB 1/22/2024, by FTZS Dignified 104J, sold to Alisha and Danica Klemme, Plymouth.
$13,000 — Wildcat Lucid 4032 ET
DOB 3/5/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Paige Charchenko, Hinckley, Minn.
$13,000 — Wildcat Lavita 4048 ET
DOB 2/18/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Paige Charchenko.
Express Ranches
Yukon, Okla. | Oct. 7
Auctioneers: Matt Sims, Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average 37 bulls $243,250 $6,574
TOP BULL LOTS
$14,000 — EXR Bankroll 3253 ET
DOB 3/15/2023, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Wilson Ranch, Miller, Mo.
$12,000 — EXR Bankroll 3246 ET
DOB 3/1/2023, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, sold to Double H Ranch, Nordheim, Texas.
$9,000 — EXR Houston 3018
DOB 1/17/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Wolf Creek-Matador LLC, Sterling City, Texas.
$9,000 — EXR Genesis 3552
DOB 2/22/2023, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Gregory Corson, Christmas, Fla.
Neil Farms
Northfield, Minn. | Oct. 7
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average 14 females $64,000 $4,571
TOP FEMALE LOT
$10,000 — Neil 9365 Bambi 464M ET
DOB 3/7/2024, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to Bella Pressnall, Randolph.
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Green Cattle Co./Locust Grove Livestock
Munfordville/Flemingsburg, Ky. | Oct. 8
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
7 females
18 embryos
$36,250 $5,179
$6,850 $381
25 semen units $1,225 $49
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$9,750 — Green 182F 003K Jane 036M
DOB 2/23/2024, by KJ BJ 309C Leader 182F, consigned by Green Cattle Co. Munfordville, sold to Brian Reynolds, Magnolia.
$7,750 — Green LGL 007K Holley 040M
DOB 3/10/2024, by Green 8923 228G Bond 007K, sold to Eddie Todd, Mt. Vernon.
$5,000 — LGL M167 Make My Lady 424M
DOB 3/17/2024, by JWL LGF Make My Mark 545G M167, consigned by Locust Grove Livestock, Flemingsburg, sold to Barry Brown, Glendale.
Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co.
Manhattan, Kan. | Oct. 8
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average 19 females $319,000 $16,790
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$44,500 — GS Adalida M02
DOB 1/8/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Luke Bergeron, Belchertown, Mass.
$40,000 — GS Gretchen M31
DOB 5/11/2024, by GS Whomaster K09 ET, sold to Brayley Carr, Alba, Texas.
$30,000 — GS Kellie M22 ET DOB 3/22/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho.
$25,000 — GS Kellee M17 ET DOB 2/28/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson.
$23,000 — GS Kelley M30 ET DOB 5/1/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Graham Green, Richmond, Ontario.
$20,500 — GS Mercedes M25 ET DOB 4/2/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Anita Doktor, Vilna, Alberta.
$20,000 — GS Maxwell M20 ET
DOB 3/14/2024, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16, sold to Caitlyn Clapper, Magnolia, Texas.
$19,000 — GS Wildwood Rose M29 ET DOB 4/23/2024, by BK Red River H18 ET, sold to Harper Rose Starnes, Ft. Payne, Ala.
$13,000 — GS Freebird M08 ET
DOB 1/22/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to Jordan Lamb, Wilson, Wis.
Powell Herefords
Ft. McKavett, Texas | Oct. 8
Auctioneer: Doak Lambert
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
107 bulls
40 comm. heifers
TOP BULL LOTS
$586,150
$112,000
$5,478
$2,800
$15,500 — JP 1106 Advance 3466
DOB 1/9/2023, by HH Advance 1106J, sold to Louis Willeke, Victoria.
$11,500 — JP 300 Advance 3489
DOB 1/16/2023, by HH Advance 0300H, sold to 9 Point Mesa Ranch, Georgetown.
$10,500 — JP 300 Advance 3551
DOB 1/31/2023, by HH Advance 0300H, sold to Northcott McFaddin, San Antonio.
$10,000 — JP 0517 Advance 3412
DOB 1/17/2023, by JP 6441 Advance 0517, sold to Robert White, Marfa.
$9,500 — JP 300 Advance 3575
DOB 2/13/2023, by HH Advance 0300H, sold to Rex Crosswhite, Madill, Okla.
$9,000 — JP 6306 Dom 3472
DOB 1/11/2023, by JP 334 Dom 6306, sold to Rex Crosswhite.
$9,000 — JP 1106 Advance 3432
DOB 1/3/2023, by HH Advance 1106J, sold to Northcott McFaddin.
$9,000 — JP 6306 Dom 3538
DOB 1/29/2023, by JP 334 Dom 6306, sold to Ralph Riddel, Rotan.
Pérez Cattle Co.
Nara Visa, N.M. | Oct. 9
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
41 females
105 embryos
125 semen units
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$187,500 $4,573
$47,250 $450
$9,075 $73
$15,500 — PCC New Mexico Lady 2334 DOB 9/23/2022, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Rick Terry, Jamestown, Tenn. (1/2 interest)
$8,250 — PCC New Mexico Lady 2315 ET DOB 9/15/2022, by PCC 36A Ribeye 6105 ET, sold to Duff Cattle, Hobart, Okla.
TOP FLUSH LOT
$7,250 — Opportunity to flush donor of choice
Sold to Jensen Ranch, Courtland, Kan.
TOP PICK LOT
$15,000 — Pick of fall 2024 heifer calves Sold to Harvie Ranching, Olds, Alberta.
GKB Cattle
Desdemona, Texas | Oct. 10
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
63 bulls $355,250 $5,639
TOP BULL LOTS
$23,500 — GKB Impact 3197
DOB 3/20/2023, by KJ GKB 364C Impact 249J ET, sold to Jensen Ranch, Courtland, Kan.
$16,000 — GKB Impact 3200
DOB 3/15/2023, by KJ GKB 364C Impact 249J ET, sold to Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., and 6 Mile Creek LLC, El Reno, Okla.
$12,000 — GKB Red Kingdom 3221
DOB 3/13/2023, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16, sold to Barbara Barrett, Richards.
$11,500 — GKB Makers Mark 3195
DOB 3/20/2023, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to Bill and Beverly Gordon, Round Rock.
$11,000 — GKB Impact 3196
DOB 3/15/2023, by KJ GKB 364C Impact 249J ET, sold to Rancho De Suenos, Rosanky.
$11,000 — GKB Red Kingdom 3211
DOB 3/18/2023, by T/R GKB Red Kingdom J16, sold to James Jackson, Hardin.
$10,000 — GKB Makers Mark L112 ET
DOB 2/12/2023, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to Rowdy T Ranch, Italy.
$10,000 — GKB Charlie 3315
DOB 4/15/2023, by BR Charlie 0007, sold to Baylor Walker, Big Spring.
Buck Cattle Co.
Madill, Okla. | Oct. 12
Auctioneer: Steve Bonham
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
30 females $810,750 $27,025
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$175,000 — BK Made Happy 453M
DOB 2/24/2024, by BK Red River H18 ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.
$85,000 — BK CMCC Money Shot 445M ET
DOB 2/25/2024, by H The Profit 8426 ET, sold to a Virginia buyer.
$85,000 — BK Many Sweets 457M
DOB 3/2/2024, by BK Red River H18 ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.
$65,000 — BK Masterpiece 452M ET
DOB 3/14/2024, by BK Red River H18 ET, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.
$58,000 — BK Makin Jam 454M
DOB 4/3/2024, by BK Red River H18 ET, sold to a Maryland buyer.
Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch
Ree Heights, S.D. | Oct. 12
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
0.25 bulls
24 females
$26,000 $104,000
$307,500 $12,813
24.25 overall $333,500 $13,753
74 semen units $13,040 $176
TOP BULL LOT
$26,000 — ECR HDF Travis 3503 ET
DOB 4/7/2023, by CRR 719 Catapult 109, sold to Kirk Gilbertson, Watertown, and Jesse Haugh, Winnebago, Minn. (1/4 semen interest)
JD Bellis Family Herefords
Aurora, Mo. | Oct. 12
Auctioneer: Justin Stout
Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh
Lots Gross Average
5 bulls $20,150 $4,030
38 females $122,750 $3,230
43 overall $142,900 $3,323
TOP BULL LOT
$4,000 — JDB G507 F811 Homeward L024
DOB 3/20/2023, by KCF Bennett C776 G507, sold to Leonard McGee, Purdy.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$4,700 — JDB 9444G H17 Asha M007
DOB 2/27/2024, by RV Valor 9444G ET, sold to Harper Johansen, Aurora.
$4,400 — JDB C555 B435 Miss Trust H103
DOB 8/25/2020, by JDB 100W 507P Trust C555 ET; and an August heifer calf, by Churchill Red Thunder 133J ET, sold to Nancy Halford, Batesville, Ark.
$4,000 — JDB G507 G921 Home Girl M059
DOB 5/4/2024, by KCF Bennett C776 G507, sold to Maxton Kellam, Verona.
$3,900 — JDB G507 305F Home Girl K085
DOB 4/25/2022, by KCF Bennett C776 G507; and an August heifer calf, by Birdwell Long Run 7098 1665 ET, sold to Steven St. Pierre, St. Louis.
$3,900 — JDB C555 C139 Miss Trust H122
DOB 11/7/2020, by JDB 100W 507P Trust C555 ET; and an August heifer calf, by EXR Generator 0333 ET, sold to Nancy Halford.
Mohican Farms & Guests
Glenmont, Ohio | Oct. 12
Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Gene Steiner
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
TOP BULL LOT
$6,500 — KH JLCS 216J Signature M34 ET
DOB 2/24/2024, by NJW 119E 87G
Endorsement 216J, consigned by J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, sold to Haught Bros., Harrisville, W.Va.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$10,300 — RVP 100W High Jinks 74H
DOB 1/23/2020, by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET, consigned by J&L Cattle Services, sold to East Side Farm, Frederick, Md.; and a February heifer calf, by CSR 73D Valentino B413 40H, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario.
$9,650 — WCH 6H 165G Redskin 1K DOB 2/6/2022, by NJW 79Z 6589 Revolve 165G ET, consigned by Sunny Side Farms, Dresden, sold to Ilhardt Farms, Batavia; and an April heifer calf, by NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E ET, sold to Frogtown Acres, Edinburg, Va.
$8,750 — JLCS Ponca 776J Gala M17 DOB 2/7/2024, by Whitehawk 659F Balance 776J ET, consigned by J&L Cattle Services, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords.
$7,600 — Mary DB2104
DOB 8/21/2021, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, consigned by J&L Cattle Services, sold to Bruce Gregg, Fredericktown; and an April heifer calf, by KH JCLS 81E Notable K11, sold to Deja View Farms, Cambridge.
Perks Ranch
Rockford, Ill. | Oct. 12
Auctioneer: Eddie Burks
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average 41.50 females
$452,050
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$37,500 — PERKS 5101 Endure Lady 2112 ET DOB 10/1/2022, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas (1/2 interest)
$50,000 — PERKS 8023 Lady Mandate 0033
DOB 2/15/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to BB Cattle Co., Menasha, Wis.; and a February heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Chuma 8184 ET, sold to Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill.
$48,000 — PERKS BSC GDF PerfectQueen1049
DOB 2/24/2021, by BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F, sold to BB Cattle Co.; and a February heifer calf, by UPS He Delivers 0290 ET, sold to Torey Wood, Ithaca, Mich.
$40,000 — PERKS CF 0083 Hannah 2063
DOB 4/9/2022, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Houie 012H ET, and a March heifer calf, by NJW EH 130H 254G Ridge 195K, sold to Ryan Martin, Mahomet.
$19,000 — 2TK MKS 24B Misty 5M ET
DOB 1/16/2024, by RST Final Print 0016, consigned by MKS Ranch, Skiatook, Okla., sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona.
$16,000 — PERKS 1502 Candice 4001 ET DOB 1/20/2024, by ECR Copper Candi 1333ET, sold to Alexsys Hammond, Kinmundy.
$13,000 — PERKS 7072 Duncans Right 0075
DOB 3/7/2020, by PERKS 144U Right Track
2040, sold to Fleisher Farms, Knoxville; and a February heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Chuma 8184 ET, sold to BB Cattle Co.
$10,550 — 2TK PERKS 908G Cheyenne 107J
DOB 6/18/2021, by CMF 105X Dr Flash 295D, sold to Russow Cattle Farms, Heyworth; and an April heifer calf, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Houie 012H ET, sold to Flat Patch Farm, Kearneysville, W.Va.
$10,500 — PERKS 1502 Valerie 4005 ET DOB 1/24/2024, by HAPP BK Valor 37C ET, sold to BB Cattle Co.
$10,250 — MKS 21G 24B Starlet 2K ET DOB 1/10/2022, by JDH AH Prominent 21G ET, consigned by MKS Ranch, sold to 216 Ranch, Afton, Okla.; and a February heifer calf, by Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.
$10,200 — 2TK 604 Munson Rose 001H DOB 3/2/2020, by AH JDH Munson 15E ET, sold to MKS Ranch; and a March heifer calf, by UPS He Delivers 0290 ET, sold to Torey Wood.
$10,000 — 2TK 4296 Exceptional 205K
DOB 4/2/2022, by AH JDH Munson 15E ET, sold to Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind.; and a March heifer calf, by NJW EH 130H 254G Ridge 195K, sold to Kyndall Williams, Mt. Gilead, Ohio.
$9,200 — PERKS RF 4Z Chelsea 1116 ET
DOB 10/1/2021, by 2TK PERKS 5101 Chuma 8184 ET, sold to Outback Farms, Fond du Lac, Wis.; and a February bull calf, by NJW EH 130H 254G Ridge 195K, sold to Calsyn Herefords, Mt. Carroll.
$8,750 — 77 Miss Boomer 14F 63H
DOB 11/30/2020, by 77 Boomer D256 36A 4G, consigned by MKS Ranch, sold to Austin Schriner, Lanark; and a January heifer calf, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, sold to Perks Ranch.
$8,250 — PERKS 0079 Missy 2022
DOB 2/14/2022, by DCF TF 8081 Mr Man 003H, sold to Caleb and Colin Huelsmann, Raleigh; and a February heifer calf, by NJW EH 130H 254G Ridge 195K, Gerald Houtakker, Cuba City, Wis.
Snedden Ranch
Maricopa, Calif. | Oct. 12
Auctioneer: Silent Auction Reported by: Emilee Holt
TOP BULL LOTS
$5,100 — SR Undaunted 2358
DOB 10/21/2023, by SR Undaunted 1952, sold to a California buyer.
$5,100 — SR Santiago Man 2370
DOB 11/1/2023, by SR Home Man 1956, sold to a California buyer.
$5,000 — SR Impact 2379
DOB 11/18/2023, by SR Impact 2069, sold to a California buyer.
$4,900 — SR Santiago Man 2381
DOB 12/3/2023, by SR Home Man 1956, sold to a California buyer.
$4,900 — SR Impact 2361
DOB 10/25/2023, by SR Impact 2069, sold to a California buyer.
Delaney Herefords & Atkins Herefords
Lake Benton, Minn./Tea, S.D. | Oct. 14
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
12 females $67,550 $5,629
1 flush $5,750 $5,750
57 embryos $26,100 $458
50 semen units $2,450 $49
Indian Mound Ranch
Canadian, Texas | Oct. 14
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
58 bulls $429,000 $7,397
30 females $105,050 $3,502
88 overall $534,050 $6,069
TOP BULL LOTS
$11,500 — IMR 710E Domino 3074L
DOB 3/5/2023, by CL 1 Domino 710E 1ET, sold to Bird Ranch, Midland.
$10,500 — IMR K5 0117H Domino 3016L
DOB 2/19/2023, by IMR 710E Domino 0117H ET, sold to Bruns Ranch, Burr Oak, Kan.
$10,500 — IMR 0117H Domino 3042L
DOB 2/27/2023, by IMR 710E Domino 0117H ET, sold to Bird Ranch.
$10,500 — IMR 8099F Advance 3145L
DOB 4/16/2023, by IMR L1 5047C Advance 8099F ET, sold to Bruns Ranch.
$10,000 — IMR 0117H Domino 3034L
DOB 2/25/2023, by IMR 710E Domino 0117H ET, sold to Alan Shields, Boise City, Okla.
$10,000 — IMR HO86 Texan 3039L ET
DOB 2/26/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Zybach Ranch LLC, Briscoe.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$7,500 — IMR 8122F Miss Advance 0086H
DOB 3/9/2020, by IMR K5 5095C Advance 8122F; and an August heifer calf, by IMR 710E Domino 0117H ET, sold to Coley Herefords, Lafayette, Tenn.
Bernard Show Cattle
Grand Ridge, Ill. | Oct. 15
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
8 females $27,000 $3,375
11 embryos $3,750 $341
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$5,000 — BSC 4102 Baileys 54M ET
DOB 3/5/2024, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, sold to Will Lukach, Grand Ridge.
$4,250 — BSC 907 Classic Style 406
DOB 2/1/2024, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, sold to Jim Timmons, Burton, Ohio.
$4,250 — BSC 4102 American Lady 65M ET
DOB 3/12/2024, by SR Dominate 308F ET, sold to Bruer Hart, Blackstone.
W4 Ranch
Morgan, Texas | Oct. 18
Auctioneer: Doak Lambert
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
88 bulls $687,250 $7,810
110 females $395,600 $3,596
198 overall $1,082,850 $5,469
TOP BULL LOTS
$20,000 — W4 392A Mr Beef K505 DOB 9/5/2022, by DH Domino 392A, sold to American Classic Ranch, Prosper.
$18,000 — W4 392A Mr Beef K556
DOB 9/16/2022, by DH Domino 392A, sold to Luke Davis, Pleasant Plains, Ark.
$14,000 — W4 064 Belle Heir K681
DOB 10/12/2022, by Churchill Belle Heir 064H, sold to Michael Whitlock, Columbus.
$13,000 — W4 9101 Belle Air K759
DOB 12/5/2022, by C 4038 Belle Air 9101 ET, sold to Embry Cattle Co., Waco.
$11,500 — W4 0159 Advanced 502K ET
DOB 12/1/2022, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Luke Davis.
$11,000 — W4 392A Mr Beef K583
DOB 9/25/2022, by DH Domino 392A, sold to Emmitt Caskey, Owingsville, Ky.
$11,000 — W4 F684 Mr Beef K705
DOB 10/18/2022, by W4 392A Mr Beef F684, sold to Big 5 Ranch, Huntsville.
$10,000 — W4 392A Mr Beef K550
DOB 9/14/2022, by DH Domino 392A, sold to Big 5 Ranch.
$10,000 — W4 F684 Mr Beef K663
DOB 10/25/2022, by W4 392A Mr Beef F684, sold to Big 5 Ranch.
$9,500 — W4 F684 Mr Beef K514
DOB 9/11/2022, by W4 392A Mr Beef F684, sold to Trey Roberson, Tupelo, Okla.
ANL/Glenlees Polled Herefords
Steelman, Saskatchewan | Oct. 19
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Reported in Canadian funds
Lots Gross Average 57 females $484,250 $8,496
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$42,500 — Glenlees J030 Goldie 62L
DOB 2/25/2023, by SHF Icebox F158 J030, sold to Harvey Duke, Langbank.
$30,000 — Glenlees 69H Eclipse 38M
DOB 2/16/2024, by Glenlees 7454 Game On 69H, sold to Spaeth Farms, Cadott, Wis.
$22,000 — Glenlees 118 Star Maker 121L
DOB 3/28/2023, by Glenlees 6C Element 118G, sold to MK Cattle Co., Saskatoon.
$20,000 — Glenlees 155E Lumina 18L
DOB 2/12/2023, by GHG C5 Attention 115E, sold to Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, Ontario.
$17,000 — Brooks 40K 2B Jenny 7M
DOB 2/6/2024, by Mohican Handy Man 40K, sold to River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario.
Lambert Ranch
Oroville, Calif. | Oct. 19
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average
32 bulls $195,500 $6,109
TOP BULL LOTS
$9,500 — Lambert Whit 83L
DOB 3/20/2023, by NJW 135U 33B Whit 373G ET, sold to Bianchi Ranches, California.
$7,750 — Lambert Hoss 33L
DOB 2/28/2023, by NJW 170D 41E Hoss 222H, sold to Bianchi Ranches.
$7,750 — Lambert End Game 59L
DOB 3/6/2023, by VCR LR 173D End Game 32H ET, sold to El Sur Ranch, California.
$7,500 — Lambert Hoss 13L
DOB 2/16/2023, by NJW 170D 41E Hoss 222H, sold to Russ Cattle Co., California.
$7,500 — Lambert Gambler 75L
DOB 3/15/2023, by Lambert Gambler 86D 35H, sold to El Sur Ranch.
Express Ranches
Yukon, Okla. | Oct. 20
Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Matt Sims
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
81 females $619,050 $7,643
6 embryos $4,200 $700
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$50,000 — R Miss Addition 2569
DOB 4/27/2019, by Schu-Lar 15D Of 913 X51; and an August heifer calf, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.
$45,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 4215 ET
DOB 2/20/2024, by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET, sold to Vivian Lou Thompson, Troy, Ala.
$25,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 4212 ET
DOB 2/12/2024, by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET, sold to Alexis Koelling, Bowling Green, Mo.
$15,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 3057
DOB 8/8/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn.
$20,000 — BCB 4013 Vickie 10K
DOB 1/13/2022, by Innisfail WHR X651/723
4013 ET, sold to 6 Mile Creek LLC, El Reno; and a January heifer calf, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts.
$13,000 — CH Ms Avery 204
DOB 3/9/2022, by UPS Endure 9118; and a July heifer calf, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to GKB Cattle.
$12,000 — R Miss Anodize 1672
DOB 3/31/2022, by R Anodize 4058; and a July bull calf, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Ground Zero Farms.
$11,000 — EXR Dew Drop 2123
DOB 8/29/2022, by Churchill Desperado 029H; and a September heifer calf, by BF E33 King 056 ET, sold to GKB Cattle.
$10,500 — EXR Annsley 4054
DOB 5/25/2024, by GKB 8123 Belle Air 1968, sold to Cayden Girsh, Whitney, Texas.
$10,250 — EXR Val 0219 ET
DOB 1/27/2020, by LCX Perfecto 11B ET; and an August heifer calf, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Trevor Craig, Bedford, Ind.
Reynolds Herefords
Huntsville, Mo. | Oct. 20
Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman
Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh
Lots Gross Average
28 bulls $85,100 $3,039
38 females $131,000 $3,447
66 overall $216,100 $3,274
17 comm. females $32,550 $1,915
TOP BULL LOTS
$7,000 — RH 973E Jalapeno 316R
DOB 8/30/2023, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to Haupt Farms, Millersville.
$5,200 — APH RH R Entrust 390A
DOB 11/16/2023, by R Entrust 6180, sold to Michael Hughes, Keytesville.
$5,000 — RH Cornhusker L18
DOB 9/8/2023, by KR QQR Endure 18072, sold to Ned Backes, Carrolton.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$9,000 — RH Hope 331R
DOB 9/13/2023, by C&L RR KJ 364C Jalapeno 973E, sold to William Litman, Washington, Pa.
$6,900 — LJR MSU Vixen 88H
DOB 2/8/2020, by LJR MSU X51 Bosch 371B, sold to Jordan Herefords, Warrenton; and a January heifer calf, by SF 81E Remington 212, sold to Circle R Cattle, Huntsville.
The Exclusive
El Reno, Okla. | Oct. 20
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
65 females $383,450 $5,899
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$30,000 — 6MC D87 Brecken 44M ET
DOB 2/2/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, consigned by 6 Mile Creek LLC, El Reno, sold to a Wisconsin buyer.
$23,000 — P 6MC 8G Mercedes 1L ET
DOB 1/16/2023, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, consigned by 6 Mile Creek LLC and Pratz Cattle Co., Stillwater, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.
$20,000 — EXR Bailees McKee 0251 ET
DOB 3/1/2020, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET, consigned by 6 Mile Creek LLC, sold to G&R Herefords, Spring, Texas.
$20,000 — CH Ms Jade 2078 ET
DOB 10/15/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, consigned by Curry Herefords, McAlester, sold to GKB Cattle.
$16,000 — Bailees McKee 3007
DOB 1/24/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by 6 Mile Creek LLC, sold to GKB Cattle.
$15,000 — 6MC PF 1326 Melissa May 47M ET
DOB 3/8/2024, by TFR KU Roll the Dice 1326, consigned by 6 Mile Creek LLC, sold to Harvie Ranching, Olds, Alberta, and Turkey Feather Ranch, Ada.
$10,000 — CH Ms Patsy 414 DOB 4/16/2024, by CH Premier 233 ET, consigned by Curry Herefords, sold to Lena and Harry Schlickau, Danville, Kan.
$10,000 — CH Ms Wendy 411 DOB 2/27/2024, by BR GKB Winchester 1314, consigned by Curry Herefords, sold to Carter and Calyn Chambers, Blanchard.
$10,000 — CH Ms Ima Jean 413
DOB 4/7/2024, by CH High Roller 756 ET, consigned by Curry Herefords, sold to Beerwinkle Livestock, Earth, Texas.
Kester Herefords
Clearwater, Neb. | Oct. 21
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots
16 females
Gross Average
$80,750 $5,047
6 embryos $2,325 $388
25 semen units $6,750 $270
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$11,000 — Kest 2065 1443 Kaycee 537M ET
DOB 2/3/2024, by H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET, sold to Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn.
$6,250 — Kest H64 J83 Bobbi 562M
DOB 2/12/2024, by Kest 14D 9359 Spongie J83, sold to Spencer Baker, Rochester, Minn.
$6,000 — Kest 2065 1443 Kaycee 579M ET
DOB 2/18/2024, by H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET, sold to Woolfolk Farms, Jackson, Tenn.
White Hawk Ranch
Buchanan, Ga. | Oct. 21
Auctioneers: Dale Stith, Tommy Carper
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
5 bulls
$28,000 $5,600
105 females $488,225 $4,650
110 overall $516,225 $4,693
20 embryos $8,800 $440
TOP BULL LOTS
$7,500 — WHR 619G 650F Beefmaker
259KET
DOB 10/25/2022, by SR Expedition 619G ET, sold to Eaves Hereford Farm, Mississippi.
$7,500 — WHR H086 G329 Beefmaker
249KET
DOB 10/24/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Allen Garrett, Georgia.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$21,000 — CLC 9365 Entice 8418 67J ET
DOB 12/6/2021, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to Stone Ridge Manor, Pennsylvania; and a March bull calf, by Bar JZ On Demand, sold to Weil Cattle Co., Texas.
$9,250 — WHR 4013 619B Beefmaid 978KET DOB 1/26/2022, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET; and a February heifer calf, by Whitehawk 593F Reacher 660J ET, sold to Joey Skrivanek, Texas.
$8,900 — WHR 838F 427H Beefmaid 015K DOB 2/9/2022, by WHR AFF 4013 Advancer 838F ET, sold to Hickory Ridge Farms, Florida; and a February heifer calf, by Whitehawk 659F Balance 776J ET, sold to Ellis Farms, Illinois.
$8,550 — THM C776 Victoria 1191 DOB 12/18/2020, by KCF Bennett Homeward C776, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, Midville, sold to Clifford Farms, Kentucky; and a February heifer calf, by NJW 11B Authorize 79G ET, sold to Marie Renegar, Florida.
$8,300 — WHR 339G 9302 Beefmaid 042K DOB 2/16/2022, by Whitehawk Navigator 339G; and a March heifer calf, by Whitehawk 593F Reacher 660J ET, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle, Tennessee.
$7,500 — WHR 240G 496H Beefmaid 022K DOB 2/12/2022, by Whitehawk Arthur 240G ET, sold to Parker Bros., Tennessee; and a March heifer calf, by WHR 240G 494H Beefmaker 997K, sold to Winston Tanner, Texas.
$7,500 — THM 8122 Lorie 1126
DOB 10/23/2020, by THM New Dawn 8122, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, sold to Hannah Farms, Tennessee; and a December heifer calf, by Mohican THM Yellowstone 43J, sold to Chapman Land & Cattle.
$7,500 — THM 79G Bo Beua 2164
DOB 12/6/2021, by NJW 11B Authorize 79G ET, consigned by Mead Cattle Enterprises, sold to Hannah Farms; and a January heifer calf, by THM Ogeechee 2018 ET, sold to NJB Limited, Kentucky.
Micheli Ranch
Ft. Bridger, Wyo. | Oct. 23
Auctioneers: Butch Booker, Cotton Booker
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average 36 bulls $216,400 $6,011
TOP BULL LOTS
$14,000 — MH Cash 314
DOB 2/18/2023, by /S Cash 00127 ET, sold to Dickey Farms, Cheyenne Wells.
$11,500 — MH Cash 320
DOB 2/27/2023, by /S Cash 00127 ET, sold to Dickey Farms.
$11,250 — MH Stockman JR 378
DOB 4/13/2023, by CC 86D E16 Stockman Junior 79H, sold to Empire Ranch, Moorcraft.
$10,500 — MH Miles Blueprint 309 ET
DOB 2/15/2023, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to Clark Ranch, Cokeville.
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Jensen Ranch
Louisburg, Kan. | Oct. 24
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
29 females
2 flushes
29 embryos
265 semen units
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$458,000 $15,793
$45,000 $22,500
$48,550 $1,674
$74,200 $280
$75,000 — KJ TWJ 907E Pinot Noir 543M ET
DOB 3/7/2024, by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho.
$47,000 — KJ F31 Perfect Miss 567M ET
DOB 3/10/2024, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Mason Roeder, Seguin, Texas.
$44,000 — KJ 746D Coco Candy 547M ET
DOB 3/7/2024, by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET, sold to Jordan Mullett, Stillwater, Okla.
$42,500 — KJ DCC 181H Brittany 500M
DOB 2/19/2024, by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET, sold to Makenna Smith, Hubertus, Wis.
$15,500 — KJ 328F Misty L28 ET
DOB 2/6/2023, by KJ GKB Impact 249J ET, sold to Garman Cattle Co., Watts, Okla.
TOP PICK LOT
$49,000 — Pick of the 2024 fall heifer crop
Sold to Eric Smith, Hubertus, Wis.
Debter Hereford Farm
Horton, Ala. | Oct. 26
Auctioneer: Tommy Barnes
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
87 bulls
26 females
$670,800 $7,710
$100,350 $3,860
113 overall $771,150 $6,824
71 comm. heifers $207,675 $2,925
TOP BULL LOTS
$27,000 — DH Advance 241K
DOB 10/4/2022, by HH Advance 0044H ET, sold to Luther White Jr., Florida.
$22,000 — DH Advance 231K
DOB 9/29/2022, by HH Advance 0044H ET, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc., Alabama.
$20,000 — DH Advance 267K
DOB 10/27/2022, by DH Advance 747E, sold to Tidwell Farms Inc.
$12,500 — DH Domino 260K
DOB 10/23/2022, by DH L1 Domino 4202 ET, sold to Rod Huff, Tennessee.
$12,500 — DH L1 Domino 305 ET
DOB 1/26/2023, by DH L1 Domino 207A, sold to CJ Land & Cattle, Alabama.
$11,000 — DH Domino 315K
DOB 2/7/2023, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Joseph O’Dell, Florida.
$10,500 — DH Domino 247K
DOB 10/9/2022, by DH L1 Domino 4202 ET, sold to Scott Brown, Tennessee.
$10,000 — DH Advance 290K
DOB 11/20/2022, by DH Advance 969G ET, sold to Dudley Bros., Texas.
$10,000 — DH Domino 224K
DOB 9/25/2022, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Joseph O’Dell.
$10,000 — DH Domino 254K
DOB 10/18/2022, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Jared East, Alabama.
$10,000 — DH Domino 317K
DOB 2/10/2023, by DH Domino 717E ET, sold to Gary Broussard, Alabama.
$10,000 — DH Advance T2206
DOB 9/18/2022, by HH Advance 7117E ET, sold to Joseph O’Dell.
Dry Creek Farms
Pell City, Ala. | Oct. 26
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
1 bull
45 females
46 overall
$7,000 $7,000
$384,200 $8,538
$391,200 $8,504
1 pick $10,000 $10,000
12 embryos
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$15,000 $1,250
$31,000 — Loewen Hadley 4013 J14 ET
DOB 2/11/2021, by Innisfail WHR X651/723
4013 ET, sold to Edwards Farms, Alabama; and an April heifer calf, by GR Entrust 3111, sold to Dye Branch Farms, Alabama.
$26,000 — DCF 0067 Lass 16L ET
DOB 1/14/2023, by Whitehawk Natural 290E, sold to McGuffee Polled Herefords, Mississippi.
$20,000 — /S Lady Mandate 072H ET DOB 1/12/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to A.J. and T.J. Daniel, Tennessee; and a February heifer calf, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Edwards Farms.
$19,500 — EXR Blessings 2018 ET
DOB 1/30/2020, by Golden Oak Outcross 18U, sold to GKB Cattle, Texas; and a January bull calf, by EXR Generator 0333 ET, sold to Kyler Cooley, Louisiana.
$14,500 — Loewen Miss 4013 E85 H34 ET
DOB 8/30/2020, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, sold to Edwards Farms; and a January heifer calf by Land Slinger 2296 1046, sold to T&H Polled Hereford Farms, Louisiana.
$14,000 — DCF X61 Dolly 37K
DOB 9/14/2022, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET; and a September heifer calf, by C Barracuda 0114 ET, sold to Tennessee River Music Inc., Alabama.
$14,000 — BSC 805 Mimosa 204
DOB 2/5/2022, by DCF 02X Pay Pal 011H ET, sold to Hickory Ridge Farms, Florida; and a March heifer calf, by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET, sold to Dye Branch Farms.
$10,000 — UPS Miss 8010 Endure 0830
DOB 10/24/2020, by UPS Endure 8010 ET; and an October heifer calf, by Loewen DCF Defiance H49 ET, sold to Sunny Side Farm, Ohio.
$10,000 — DCF H43 Eve 31K
DOB 9/5/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to GKB Cattle.
$10,000 — SFCC TRM Lady Houston 3039
DOB 1/14/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Walker Herefords, Tennessee, and Jernigan Farm, Tennessee.
$8,000 — Loewen Eve F51 J19 ET
DOB 2/23/2021, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, sold to Lamb Bros., Wisconsin; and a February heifer calf, by DCF 642Z Dilly 002H, sold to T&H Polled Hereford Farms.
$7,750 — GKB 6153 Bell Dom 2007
DOB 1/9/2022, by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, sold to Parker Bros. Polled Herefords, Tennessee; and January heifer calf, by C Cuda Belle 2111, sold to Needmore Cattle Co., Alabama.
$7,500 — FPH Ms H105 242G L137
DOB 1/3/2023, by NJW 174C 203D Long Range 242G, sold to Walker Herefords, Jernigan Farm, and Dirt Road Farm, Tennessee.
$7,500 — DCF DBF 601D Miss Arlo 29M ET
DOB 3/19/2024, by C Arlo 2135 ET, sold to McMurry Farm, Mississippi.
TOP PICK LOT
$10,000 — Choice of seven fall ET calves Sold to 7 Oaks Plantation and Cattle Co., Georgia.
Ladies of the Royal
Kansas City, Mo. | Oct. 26
Auctioneer: Justin Stout
Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh
Lots Gross Average
16 females $104,750 $6,547
59 embryos $47,500 $805
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$15,000 — BF 1443 Tommie Jo 4006 ET DOB 2/6/2024, by H VMS Thomas County 1443 ET, consigned by Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., sold to Reny Reis, New Hampton.
$13,000 — CW Kelly 4010
DOB 3/22/2024, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET, consigned by Campbell & Ward, Plattsburg, sold to Hawes Cattle, Athens, Texas.
$11,000 — GG Ms Redbird 313L
DOB 2/27/2023, by Birdwell Redbird 7098 0558ET, consigned by McCaskill Farms, Clayton, Ill., sold to Roger Jennings, Palmyra, Ill.
$8,250 — TH MGT Miss Alessia 2410 ET
DOB 3/26/2024, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, consigned by Thompson Herefords, Amity, sold to Jaxen Birk, Gridley, Kan.
$8,000 — Doss H086 Tilly DHM15
DOB 1/16/2024, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Doss Hereford Farms, Smithville, sold to Mendonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, Ontario.
$7,500 — JB Lucy 50L
DOB 5/3/2023, by UPS Harvester 9985, consigned by JB Livestock, Canton, Kan., sold to Rode Farms, Indianapolis, Ind.
$7,500 — Kest 313J 106H Gretna 472L ET
DOB 2/18/2023, by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET, consigned by Kester Herefords, Clearwater, Neb., sold to Ollerich Bros. Herefords, Clearfield, S.D.
TOP PICK LOT
$7,500 — Pick of the Durbin Creek Ranch
bred heifers
Sold to Grand Meadows Farms, Ada, Mich.
South Texas Hereford Assn.
Beeville, Texas | Oct. 26
Auctioneer: Lane Marbach
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots
64 bulls
40 comm. heifers
TOP BULL LOTS
Gross Average
$348,600 $5,447
$93,800 $2,345
$14,500 — B&C Rosa Option 2360K
DOB 3/18/2022, by B&C Top Option 987G, consigned by B&C Cattle Co., Miami, sold to a Texas buyer.
$12,500 — B&C Mighty Stock 2247K
DOB 4/22/2022, by B&C Stockman 5016C 1 ET, consigned by B&C Cattle Co., sold to a Texas buyer.
$10,000 — RCR 12 Domino 22203
DOB 9/29/2022, by RCR Distinct Time 18112, consigned by Rocking Chair Ranch, San Angelo, sold to a Texas buyer.
$8,500 — B&C Miami 2201K
DOB 1/5/2022, by B&C Mighty Sensation 8021F, consigned by B&C Cattle Co., sold to a Texas buyer.
$8,500 — PH L1 Domino 231K
DOB 9/28/2022, by CL 1 Domino 992G 1ET, consigned by Pfluger Herefords LLC, San Angelo, sold to a Texas buyer.
Pérez Cattle Co.
Columbus, Texas | Oct. 27
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots
43 bulls
12 females
55 overall
11 comm. heifers
TOP BULL LOTS
Gross Average
$272,500
$6,337
$34,000 $2,833
$306,500 $5,573
$25,900 $2,355
$9,500 — PCC 0238 1195J Domino 3043
DOB 2/14/2023, by CL 1 Domino 1195J 1ET, sold to Ricky Terry, Tennessee.
$9,500 — PCC 7131 0307 Freedom 3096
DOB 2/14/2023, by PCC 5102 173D Freedom 0307 ET, sold to Derek Treybig, Texas.
$9,250 — PCC 759 8143 Panhandle 3160
DOB 3/4/2023, by PCC 2043 173D Endure 9329 ET, sold to Kelly Vesper, Texas.
$9,000 — PCC 8174 1195J Domino 3149
DOB 2/15/2023, by CL 1 Domino 1195J 1ET, sold to William Nevill, Texas.
$8,500 — PCC 9311 88157 Peerless 3105
DOB 4/7/2023, by /S Peerless 88157 ET, sold to Frank Reznicek, Texas.
$8,500 — PCC 7059 0183 Maverick 3151
DOB 2/13/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET, sold to Frank Reznicek.
$8,500 — PCC E7330 0358 Mighty 3049
DOB 2/15/2023, by PCC 3055 49C Mighty 0358, sold to Jimmy and Lavonne Rathkamp, Texas.
Tennessee River Music Inc.
Ft. Payne, Ala. | Oct. 28
Auctioneer: Matt Sims
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
68 bulls
$466,000 $6,853 22 comm. heifers $96,600 $4,391
TOP BULL LOTS
$50,000 — SFCC TRM Noble 2208
DOB 9/13/2022, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to GKB Cattle, Texas (2/3 interest).
$15,000 — SFCC TRM Merit 3270
DOB 2/28/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to GKB Cattle (2/3 interest)
$10,000 — SFCC TRM Mandate 3095 DOB 1/20/2023, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to David Daily, Alabama (2/3 interest)
$9,500 — SFCC TRM Distinct 3112
DOB 1/21/2023, by H B Distinct, sold to Loring White, Alabama.
$9,000 — SFCC TRM Masterplan 2234 ET DOB 9/26/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Loring White.
$9,000 — SFCC TRM Mandate 3123 DOB 1/22/2023, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to ZWT Ranch, Tennessee.
$8,500 — SFCC TRM Relevant 2202
DOB 8/31/2022, by FTF Relevant 831F, sold to Loring White.
$8,500 — SFCC TRM Masterplan 2262 ET DOB 11/23/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to David Daily.
$8,500 — SFCC TRM Distinct 3064 DOB 1/16/2023, by H B Distinct, sold to Chris Rudd, Tennessee.
$8,500 — SFCC TRM Merit 3165 DOB 2/5/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Darrell Hicks, Alabama.
$8,000 — SFCC TRM Mandate 3013
DOB 1/10/2023, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Loring White.
$8,000 — SFCC TRM Masterplan 2282 ET DOB 9/20/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Ben Johnson, Alabama.
$7,750 — SFCC TRM Merit 3232
DOB 2/20/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Loring White.
$7,500 — SFCC TRM Masterplan 3120
DOB 1/22/2023, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Loring White.
Texas Hereford Assn.
Buffalo, Texas | Oct. 30
Auctioneer: Justin Stout
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
TOP BULL LOTS
$9,250 — Zoellers G71 Major League 37K DOB 10/2/2022, by BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET, consigned by Zoeller Family Herefords, Gatesville, sold to Pate Bros. Land & Cattle LLC, Buffalo.
$8,250 — NH Double L304
DOB 3/11/2023, by NH SD Double Tap 1008E ET, consigned by Nolan Herefords, Gilmer, sold to Brent Bing, Oakwood.
$8,000 — OHT 9650 Boxcar Domino 258 DOB 9/23/2022, by M Boxcar 9650, consigned by OH Triangle Ranch, San Angelo, sold to Pate Bros. Land & Cattle LLC.
$8,000 — Zoellers 64C On Point 50K ET DOB 11/1/2022, by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET, consigned by Zoeller Family Herefords, sold to Doug McKay, Bullard.
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Junior Shows
Tulsa State Fair
Tulsa, Okla. | Oct. 6
Judge: Kyndal Reitzenstein, Kersey, Colo. 71 head shown
Champion horned female, Parker Erwin, Hartshorne, with BK Liberating Points 355L ET, 3/19/2023, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.
Reserve champion and champion bredand-owned horned female, Emma Lynn, Purcell, with ERL Ms Spice Fancy 2303 ET, 5/1/2023, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Bronze champion horned female, Cara Cummins, Hollis, with Purple HB Vanna 70L ET, 4/4/2023, by HAPP BK Valor 37C ET.
Open Shows
South Carolina State Fair
Columbia, S.C. | Oct. 16
Judge: Clay McQuire, Fayetteville, Ark. 22 head shown
Champion female, Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, with HR 12F Reba 100L ET, 5/4/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Reserve champion female, Amberlyn Christenbury, with MTM 714 Abracadabra 410 ET, 5/15/2024, by H Montgomery 7437 ET.
Champion bull, Wayne Garber, Laurens, with GCC 2296 Bullet 401 260K, 10/2/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Reserve champion bull, Amberlyn Christenbury, with LYN Pumba 504, 4/25/2024, by MTM LYN Gran Patron 250 ET. Premier exhibitor, Amberlyn Christenbury.
Reserve champion bred-and-owned horned female, Jaelyn Koontz, Thomas, with NMK Miss Maisie 7M, 3/4/2024, by SG Sensations Edition J111 ET.
Champion and champion bred-andowned polled female, Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, with NCC Rhea 2058 ET, 11/27/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET.
Reserve champion female, Cara Cummins, with DUNK Pumpkin 307L ET, 5/11/2023, by H Montgomery 7437 ET. Bronze champion and reserve bredand-owned female, Ella Weldon, Piedmont, with Ella Jungle Queen 3010, 3/8/2023, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Northern International Livestock Exposition
Billings, Mont. | Oct. 21
Judge: Matt Leo, Snelling, Calif. 35 head shown
Champion female, Cooper Miller, Newcastle, Wyo., with SHR Diana 3096 ET, 2/2/2023, by ECR Who Maker 210 ET. Reserve champion female, Cooper Miller, with SHR Brooklyn 4081, 2/9/2024, by Land SHR Manhattan 2029ET.
Champion bull, Sarah Harfst, Sheridan, Wyo., with MYO 0183 Maverick 344 ET, 3/4/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
Reserve champion bull, Megan Otis, Emigrant, Wyo., with OR Chico Peak 401, 3/16/2024, by OR Chico Peak 802.
Northern International Livestock Exposition
Billings, Mont. | Oct. 19
Judge: Cheramie Viator, Tomball, Texas 50 head shown
Champion female, Storey Hereford Ranch, Bozeman, with SHR Diana McKee 3102 ET, 2/5/2023, by C Miles McKee 2103 ET. Reserve champion female, Storey Hereford Ranch, with SHR 2078 Brooklyn 4081, 2/9/2024, by Land SHR Manhattan 2029ET.
Champion bull, Frank Herefords, Roscoe, with MJT 35G Royal 850K, 4/25/2022, by Haroldson’s JVJ Royal 24E.
Reserve champion bull, Sarah Harfst, Sheridan, Wyo., with MYO 0183 Maverick 344 ET, 3/4/2023, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
State Fair of Louisiana
Shreveport, La. | Oct. 30
Judge: P.J. Budler, Ft. Worth, Texas 59 head shown
Champion female, Weil Cattle Co., Irene, Texas, with WCC GO36 Miss Kronk 308L, 1/5/2023, by BR Kronk GO36 ET.
Reserve champion female, Emily Allen, Lolita, Texas, with Bright Miss Madonna 2303 ET, 4/25/2023, by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET.
Champion bull, Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, with Cox PC Space Cowboy 304, 4/5/2023, by BR Sooner 0208.
Reserve champion bull, Weil Cattle Co., with WCC Essential 469M, 3/22/2024, by 74L 8223 Endure 2213 ET.
State Fair of Louisiana champion bull by Ryon Cox.
Northern International Livestock Exposition champion female by Storey Hereford Ranch.
Northern International Livestock Exposition champion bull by Frank Herefords.
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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.
DECEMBER
3 Day Ridge Farms & P&J Farms Frozen Genetics Sale (Online), Telford, Tenn./ Monroe, N.C.
3 Ward Livestock Red, White & Blue Bull Sale, Laramie, Wyo.
3 Western Video Market, Reno, N.V.
4 Big Bend Ranch Annual Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa
4 Goehring Herefords Annual Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa
4-7 Western States Hereford Show, Reno, Nev.
5 Traditions Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Stanford, Ky.
6 Hirsche Herefords Production Sale, Lethbridge, Alberta
6 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.
6 Western States Hereford Sale, Reno, Nev.
7 Frederickson Ranch Sale, Spearfish, S.D.
7 Kentucky Hereford Autumn Sale, Lexington
12 Cox Ranch Semen & Embryo Sale (Online), Mt. Pleasant, Texas
12 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Fall Feeder Calf Sale, Lexington
13 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Hutchinson
14 GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch The Female Event, Desdemona, Texas
14 Illinois Hereford Assn. Winter Classic Sale, Carthage
14 Minnesota Hereford Assn. Go-Pher the Purple Sale, Hutchinson
17 Crane Herefords Heifer Sale (Online), LaSalle, Ill.
19 Golden Oak Livestock Production Sale, Olds, Alberta
19 Three Hills Bull & Female Sale, Maquoketa, Iowa
25 Ad deadline for February Baldy Advantage
30 Arizona Nat’l Livestock Show, Phoenix
4 Greater Midwest Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage, Ill. 9-11 Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City
9 Hereford Eve in OKC, Oklahoma City
10 Hereford Night in OKC, Oklahoma City 16-18 Nat’l Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.
17 Herefords in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.
18 Anita Livestock Auction Hereford-influenced Feeder Cattle Sale, Anita, Iowa
20 Van Newkirk Herefords Sale, Oshkosh, Neb.
25 Melcher Herefords Sale, Page, Neb.
25 Mrnak Herefords Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.
25 Red Bluff Bull Sale, Red Bluff, Calif.
25 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Mauston
27 Ad deadline for March Hereford World
28 Churchill Cattle Co. World Class Bull Sale, Manhattan, Mont.
29 Waggoner Cattle Co. Bull Sale (Online), Carthage, Miss.
30 Ridder Hereford Ranch Sale, Callaway, Neb.
31 XTC Ranches 43rd Annual Sale, Eastend, Saskatchewan
FEBRUARY
1 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Ohio
1 Messner Ranch 64th Annual Production Sale, Slapout, Okla.
1 South Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Spring Bull & Female Sale, Beeville
1 Texas Hereford Assn. 55th Annual Powerhouse Hereford Sale, Ft. Worth
1 Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Ft. Worth
1 Upstream Ranch Annual Production Sale, Taylor, Neb.
1 Walker Herefords Foundations for the Future Bull Sale, Morrison, Tenn.
3 Ft. Worth Stock Show, Ft. Worth, Texas
3 Pelton Polled Herefords Production Sale, Haliday, N.D.
3 Ft. Worth Stock Show, Ft. Worth, Texas
5 Black Hills Stock Show Hereford Show & Sale, Rapid City, S.D.
5 Durbin Creek Ranch Bull Sale, Worland, Wyo.
6 Stroh Herefords Production Sale, Killdeer, N.D.
7 Baumgarten Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Belfield, N.D.
7 Dvorak Herefords Bull & Female Sale, Pickstown, S.D.
7 Elkington Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Idaho Falls, Idaho
7 XTC Ranches Bull Sale, Eastend, Saskatchewan
8 Gem State Annual Consignment Bull Sale, Twin Falls, Idaho
8 Klamath Falls Bull Sale, Klamath Falls, Ore.
9 Dixie Nat’l, Jackson, Miss.
10 BB Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Connell, Wash.
10 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Sale, Ree Heights, S.D.
10 Logterman Family Hereford Bull Sale, Valentine, Neb.
12 Friedt Herefords Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.
12 Iowa Beef Expo Select Hereford Sale, Des Moines
12 L Bar W Cattle Co. Production Sale, Absarokee, Mont.
14 CX Annual Bull Sale, Lewistown, Idaho
14 Lambert Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Alturas, Calif.
14 Topp Herefords Bull Sale, Grace City, N.D.
15 Colorado State Un. Annual Bull & Female Sale, Ft. Collins
15 Delaney/Atkins Sale, Lake Benton, Minn.
15 Magnolia Hereford Assn. 66th Annual Polled & Horned Hereford Sale, Magnolia, Ark.
17 Five Star Polled Herefords & Haught Bros. A Lasting Legacy Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.
17 Rausch Herefords Sale, Hoven, S.D.
17 Southern Opportunity Sale, Lexington, Tenn.
18 Bar JZ Herefords Sale, Holabird, S.D.
19 Shaw Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Caldwell, Idaho
20 Olson’s Red Power Sale, Argusville, N.D.
21 Hoffman Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Thedford, Neb.
21 Rees Bros. Annual Bull Sale, Morgan, Utah
22 Chapman & Woolfolk Bull & Female Sale, Nunnelly, Tenn.
22 Illinois Beef Expo, Springfield
22 Michigan Beef Expo Hereford Sale, Lansing
22 Tegtmeier Polled Herefords 65th Annual Bull Sale, Burchard, Neb.
24 Colyer Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Bruneau, Idaho
24 Hereford Heritage 13th Annual Bull Sale, Ft. Cobb, Okla.
25 Ad deadline for April Hereford World
25 Pérez Cattle Co. Annual Spring Bull Sale, Nara Visa, N.M.
28 Jamison Herefords Total Performance Production Sale, Quinter, Kan.
MARCH
1 Illinois Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Bloomington
1 Kentucky Beef Expo Hereford Sale, Louisville
1 Mead Farms Bull & Female Production Sale, Versailles, Mo.
1 Perks Ranch Bull Sale, Rockford, Ill.
1 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Fennimore
2 Kentucky Beef Expo, Louisville
3 Harrell Ranch Bull Roundup, Baker City, Ore.
3 Kester Herefords Annual Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Atkinson, Neb.
4 S & S Herefords Sale, Guide Rock, Neb.
6 Jensen Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Courtland, Kan.
7 Express Ranches Annual Spring Bull Sale, Yukon, Okla.
7 High Desert Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Pilot Rock, Ore.
7 Tennessee Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Lebanon
8 Boyd Beef Cattle Bull Sale, Mayslick, Ky.
8 Doyle Hereford Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Wolfe City, Texas.
8 I-29 Bull Run, Sioux Falls, S.D.
8 NW Bull Breeders Sale, Stanfield, Ore.
8 Tennessee Beef Agribition Sale, Lebanon
10 Holden Herefords Annual Production Sale, Valier, Mont.
11 Cooper Herefords Annual Production Sale, Valier, Mont.
11 Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, Olds, Alberta
12 Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch, Huron, S.D.
12 Udy Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Rockland, Idaho
14 Sleepy Hollow Farms Annual Bull Sale, Centerville, S.D.
15 Buckeye Hereford Spring Sale, Columbus, Ohio
15 CES/Predestine Sale, Wadley, Ga.
15 Falling Timber Farms Annual Bull & Female Sale, Marthasville, Mo.
16 Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus
17 B&D Herefords The Spring Opener Annual Bull Sale, Odin, Kan.
18 Flying S Herefords 11th Annual Production Sale, Puluxy, Texas
20 Bar Star Cattle Annual Sale, Musselshell, Mont.
20 GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch 3rd Annual Spring Bull Sale, Desdemona, Texas
20 K7 Herefords Annual Production Sale, Lockridge, Iowa
21 Bradshaw Ranch Bull Sale, Palmyra, Mo.
21 North Carolina Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Statesville
22 Candy Meadow Farm Bull & Female Sale, Lexington, Tenn.
22 DaKitch Farms Annual Bull Sale, Ada, Minn.
22 North Carolina Hereford Classic Sale, Union Grove
22 Sandhill Farms Production Sale, Haviland, Kan.
24 Copeland & Sons Annual Demand the Brand Bull Sale, Clayton, N.M.
24 Oleen Bros. Production Sale, Dwight, Kan.
24 Sidwell & Frank Herefords Bull Sale, Columbus, Mont.
25 Ad deadline for May/June Hereford World
25 Frenzen Polled Herefords Annual Production Sale, Fullerton, Neb.
25 Harrison Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Arapaho, Okla.
26 NJW Polled Herefords Annual Sale, Sheridan, Wyo.
27 Bradshaw Cattle Co. Bull & Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa
27 Schu-Lar Annual Bull Sale, Lawrence, Kan.
28 Hennebold Herefords Annual Production Sale, Winner, S.D.
29 Heart of America Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Wayne City, Ill.
31 Snowshoe Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Arthur, Neb.
APRIL
1 Lorenzen Farms Striving for Integrity Bull Sale, Chrisman, Ill.
2 Lowderman Cattle Co. Fall Born Sale, Macomb, Ill.
10 Bowling Ranch’s 5th Annual Spring Production Sale, Newkirk, Okla.
10 McClun’s Lazy JM Annual Production Sale, Torrington, Wyo.
11-13 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assn. Convention & Expo, Ft. Worth
12 7th Annual SW Rancher’s Bull & Female Sale, Chickasha, Okla.
12 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn. Annual Spring Sale, Cuba
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12 Ellis Farms Bull & Female Sale, Chrisman, Ill.
12 Knoll Crest Farm Bull Sale, Red House, Va.
12 NE Texas Hereford Assn. 73rd Annual Sale, Mt. Pleasant
12 West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Weston
13 SandRock Ranch Sale, Benton, Wis.
18 Mid-Atlantic Spring Bonanza Sale, Harrisonburg, Va.
19 Clifford Farms & Guests Sale, Lexington, Ky.
19 Stuber Ranch Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.
19 W4 Ranch Annual Spring Production Sale, Morgan, Texas
24 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Cross Plains
25 Express Ranches Annual Grass Time Sale, Yukon, Okla.
25 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Cross Plains
25 Ritchie County Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.
29-30 Hemphill County Beef Cattle Conference, Canadian, Texas
Bob and Pam Rhyne 3700 Peach Orchard Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215
Bob’s cell 704-614-0826 rhynelandfarms@gmail.com
Kim, Alexis and Courtney Eudy 10945 Hickory Ridge Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075
Kim’s cell 704-589-7775
6470 Beverleys Mill Rd. Broad Run, VA 20137
Tyler Newman 540-422-1747
Bob Kube 540-347-4343 fauquierfarmllc@gmail.com
Tara 443-871-0520 ttlajacobs@aol.com Lindsey 443-306-3218
Fred and Elaine Nessler 217-741-5500 fwn@theprairiecross.com ejn@theprairiecross.com
Elizabeth Nessler 217-496-2442 ehn@theprairiecross.com
Ray Vandeveer 6261 Brubaker Rd. Salem, IL 62881
618-780-5153 or 618-547-3164 ravan52@hotmail.com
Rd. Coulterville, IL 62237
Kent & Barb Burns 615-477-5668 618-521-3199 burnsherefords@gmail.com
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Cody 217-871-9708 edenburnfamilyfarm@gmail.com
Jack and Sherry Lowderman
Monte, Carrie and Rhett
Brent, Kris, Blake, and Morgan
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Advertisers’ Index
ALABAMA
Debter Hereford Farm 23, 71
Tennessee River Music 71
CALIFORNIA
Lambert Ranch 71
McDougald Herefords 71
Morrell Ranches 71
P W Gillibrand Cattle Co 71
Pedretti Ranches 71
Sierra Ranches 71
Snedden Ranch 71
Sonoma Mountain Herefords 71
Wiemer Cattle Co 71
COLORADO
Campbell, James T 71
Clark Anvil Ranch 71
Cline Registered Herefords 71
Coleman Herefords 71
Coyote Ridge Ranch 71
Ernst Herefords 71
Fuchs Herefords, Mike 71
Leroux Land & Cattle 71
Robb & Sons, Tom 71
Shaffer Herefords 71
Sidwell Herefords 71
Strang Herefords 71
GEORGIA
Barnes Herefords 9
Greenview Farms Inc 72
HME Herefords 23
Mead Cattle Enterprises BC
MTM Polled Herefords 31
Predestined Cattle Co 23
White Hawk Ranch IBC
IDAHO
Canyon Gem Livestock 72
Colyer Herefords & Angus 72
Daniels Hereford Ranch 72
Elkington Polled Herefords 72
JBB/AL Herefords 72
Shaw Cattle Co 72
Wooden Shoe Farms . . 72
ILLINOIS
Bafford Farms 94
Baker Farms 72
Behrends Farms 94
Benedict Herefords 94
Bixler Herefords 72, 95
Bob-O-Lou Herefords 72
Burns Polled Hereford Farm 72, 95
Crane Herefords 94
Edenburn Family Farm 94
Ellis Farms 72
Eubank Farms 72
Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross 95
Fleisher Farms 72, 95
Happ Herefords 72
Knott Farm 72
Lorenzen Farms 94
Lowderman Cattle Co 94
McCaskill Farms 95
Milligan Herefords 72
Nature’s Acres 95
IOWA
KANSAS
Bonebrake Herefords 24, 75
Bradshaw Ranch 24
Central Missouri Polled Hereford Assn 24
Doss Hereford Farms 25
Duvall Polled Herefords 24
Falling Timber Farm 75
Findley Farms 75
Harding Bros Herefords 75
High Prairie Farm 75
Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University 25, 75
Lacy’s Red Angus & Polled Herefords 24
McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch 25
Mead Farms 24
Menzies Cattle Co LLC 25
Miller Herefords 24
Reed Farms 25
Reynolds Herefords 24
Shoenberger Polled Herefords 25, 75
Steinbeck Farms 24
Storie Farms 25
WMC Cattle Co 25
WPH Ranch 24
MONTANA
Churchill Cattle Co IFC Cooper Hereford Ranch
Curlew Cattle Co
Herefords
Herefords
Herefords
Cattle
Hereford
NEBRASKA
KENTUCKY
MARYLAND
NEVADA
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
Rose Cattle Co 95
Reign Cattle Co 72 RGR Cattle Co 94 Sayre Hereford Farm 72
Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords 73
and Loehr Herefords 73 Stumpf Land & Cattle 73 West Wind Herefords 73
Cattle Co 95
INDIANA
Acres 69
MISSOURI
OKLAHOMA
Cattle Co 77 Headquarters Herefords 77 Loewen Herefords 77 Messner Herefords 77 Moler, Don 77
OREGON
Bar One Ranch 77
Herefords 77 Harrell Hereford Ranch 77 High Desert Cattle Co 77 Stallings Polled Herefords . . 77
PENNSYLVANIA
DeanaJak Farms Inc 77
Stone Ridge Manor 93
SOUTH CAROLINA
Forrest Polled Herefords 31 Fowken Farm 31
SOUTH DAKOTA
Bar JZ Ranches . . 78
Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch 78
Blume Herefords 78
Eggers Southview Farms 78
Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch 17, 78
Frederickson Ranch 78
Hoffman Herefords 78
Ollerich Brothers Herefords 78
Rausch Herefords 13, 78
Stenberg Herefords 78
Thorstenson Hereford Ranch 78
TENNESSEE
Candy Meadow Farms 31
Coley Herefords 78
Day Ridge Farm 23
Jackson Farms 23, 78
Mud Creek Farms 78
Parker Bros 31
Rogan Farms Herefords . . 78
Triple L Ranch 78
Walker Herefords 7
Woodard Hereford Farms 78
TEXAS
Atlas Farms 78
B&C Cattle Co 78 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch 78
Ranch 78
Ranch Herefords 78 Chastain Cattle Co 78
Ranch 17
Hereford Ranch 78
Bros 79
Ranch 79
Cattle 79
Mound Ranch 79
Polled Herefords 79
WISCONSIN
CANADA
