By the American Hereford Association | January 2025
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Cow Power
Hereford-sired F1 females shine in the real world.
by Wes Ishmael
Higher pregnancy rates, heavier weaning weights, more fleshing ability and increased cow longevity. Anton Hermes of Hermes Livestock says those are all advantages of running Hereford-sired F1 baldy females.
Hermes Livestock, located in semiarid eastern Colorado, is a diverse operation with multiple enterprises within the cattle business. They have a commercial cow herd, run stockers and develop heifers for themselves and others, and the operation also breeds mature cows for customers.
Harnessing maternal heterosis by building Hereford-sired F1 baldies is central to all they do for themselves and their customers. However, they also produce some commercial Angus and Red Angus replacement heifers.
Breeding efficiency
“It’s no secret that everyone wants a baldy female,” Hermes says, sharing data substantiating the preference. He analyzed data from 3,700 replacement heifers they developed for themselves and customers over the past four years: 970 black baldies, 735 red baldies, 1,120 Angus and 883 Red Angus. These heifers were AI-bred with conventional (non-sexed) semen in May, followed by clean-up bulls for 55 days, running on grass. They were pregnancy-checked via ultrasound in September.
All told, 64% of the F1 black baldy heifers bred in the first 35 days, which was 9% more than the Angus heifers; 12% more than the Red Angus heifers (see Figure 1).
The F1 red baldies widened the gap further with 69% of them bred in the first 35 days, compared to 55% of the Angus heifers and 52% of the Red Angus heifers.
Hermes points out the purebred breeding performance was strong but fell short of the F1 heifers.
“When you look at what we’re getting with heterosis in heifers developed exactly the same way
— same age and same maturity — 9-12% more baldy females bred in the first cycle,” he says.
Next, Hermes analyzed four years of data from four commercial cow-calf herds, including his own, comprising a total of about 2,900 mature cows (see Figure 2).
For cows aged 3 to 5 years, 2% more of the F1s bred in the first 35 days than their same-aged purebred contemporaries with 2% fewer opens and 4% more scoring at least a body condition score (BCS) 5.5 when pregnancy-checked in October-November.
Red or black, Hereford-sired baldies provide Hermes Livestock and its customers added reproductivity and production efficiency.
F1 longevity shone even brighter among the cows aged 6 to 9 — 7% more bred in the first 35 days than their same aged purebred contemporaries with 1% fewer opens and 8% more scoring at least a BCS 5.5 when pregnancy-checked in October-November.
“As the baldy cows mature, they have less fallout, more bred in the first 35 days and a substantially lower cull rate,” Hermes says.
All of this is why Hermes Livestock started using Hereford bulls again 12 years ago, following a lengthy hiatus when they trended toward staightbred Angus cows. He explains they lost productivity in their cow herd during this period.
“When we went back to Hereford, making these baldy cattle is improving our cow herd and making our replacement females more marketable than they ever were when they were straight blacks or reds,” Hermes says. “Moving baldy heifers in the fall for another $100-$200 as a bred heifer is common.”
1BCS assessed at preg-check in October-November.
Figure 1 — Heifer fertility
Figure 2 — Mature cow breedback and conditioning
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Is There a Regenerative Cow?
It’s more about the ‘how,’ but these are traits to consider.
‘Regenerative’ is a description of the type of grazing management and land stewardship applied to a grazing land resource to rebuild and optimize soil health. These management decisions are guided by the six soil health principles (see Six Principles of Soil Health), including properly integrating livestock.
That’s why we look at cattle and how they are grazed or raised as tools of regenerative management. It’s not the cow as much as the how. With that said, we can develop a list of desirable attributes and expectations of cows which can perform successfully as reproductive females in a regenerative ranching operation.
Be aware that the type of cow that performs well at a regenerative ranch in one location may perform poorly at another location. It is also likely that different types of cows can perform equally well within the same locale under different regeneratively managed operations. It is all about the cow fitting the context of any given regenerative ranch.
Generally, a regeneratively managed cow is moderate or optimal — not excessive — in most traits, which helps increase profit per acre.
Six desirable cow attributes for regenerative ranches
The following are some key attributes, considerations and expectations for cows under regenerative management.
No. 1 - She fits her environment. Cows that best fit the environment of your ranch, whether natural or managementinduced, do better at maintaining body condition and rebreeding, therefore remaining in your system longer.
In regenerative management, grazing management typically includes high stock density grazing. The herd is moved
frequently; pastures are grazed for short periods and allowed to recover fully before being grazed again. Look for and retain cows that easily conform to this adaptive grazing method and respond well to human stockmanship. In addition, be mindful of the need to calve and breed in alignment with peak forage production to be more synchronized with nature and to optimize grazing nutrition.
No. 2 - She is moderate in size. The universal limiting factor for a ranch’s livestock carrying capacity is the amount of forage that can be produced. However, by selecting for smaller-framed cattle, producers can run more cows that each needs less maintenance while weaning more pounds of calves per acre.
A mature cow will consume about 2.6-3% of her body weight daily if forage is readily available. Therefore, a smaller, lighter-weight mature cow will require fewer nutrients to maintain her body condition score. That’s why cows with a frame score of 3 to 4 (1,000 to 1,200 pounds) are considered more desirable in a regenerative system than those with frame scores of 6 or greater.
With a more moderate-framed cow eating less forage daily than a large-framed cow, you can stock more moderate-framed cows on the same number of acres, calve more offspring and should be able to wean more total pounds of calves per acre. Going too small can have consequences,
such as calves not meeting industry carcass-size expectations or mismatched sire selection causing calving issues.
No. 3 - She is efficient. For a cow to be considered efficient, she should be efficient in the areas of forage intake, production and reproduction longevity. Generally, a crossbred cow that is smallor moderate-framed and possesses average milking ability is more likely to be more efficient than a larger-framed cow. As a smaller- or moderate-framed cow, she is reproductively efficient. Since she usually will consume less forage than a larger cow, she enables a ranch to run more smaller-framed cows on the same grazeable acres, with each cow potentially producing a weaned calf. That adds up to more calves to market and more pounds weaned per acre.
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A smaller-framed cow is more likely to wean calves at a greater proportion of her body weight than average-sized cows under similar management (i.e., a 1,100pound cow is more likely to wean more than 50% of her body weight than a 1,300-pound cow), which again translates to more pounds weaned per acre.
Remember that pounds of calf produced per grazing acre and net margin per acre for the cow-calf enterprise are highly correlated only if supplemental and substitute feed costs are well-managed. So don’t feed your way to greater weaning weights.
No. 4 - She rebreeds annually and in the desired season. Like all cows in a managed ranching system, regeneratively managed cows need to breed every year in a defined calving season, or they are not reproductively efficient and should be removed from the herd. Preferably, the cow breeds during the first month of the breeding season, leading to a calf born early in the calving season. This gives her ample time to rebreed the following season and increases her longevity and productive life in the herd, in addition to weaning a heavier calf.
Although not required, it’s best to time the breeding season of a regeneratively managed cow to be during the peak season of the ranch’s forage supply. This means breeding later in the summer in most regions, which may create concerns such as having bulls working during summer heat. However, in regenerative management operations, the bulls must fit the system as well; if they won’t work during the summer, get bulls that will. Help the cow and reduce your feed expenses by calving and breeding during your peak forage production season. Weaning weights may be lighter, but gross margin is usually much greater.
No. 5 - She has moderate milking ability. Moderation or optimization should be the goal for the milking ability of a regeneratively managed cow so your pastures can meet the nutrient demands for lactation. Heavy-milking cows are higher-maintenance cows and tend to have difficulty recovering their body condition score after calving, which can lead to late rebreeding or staying open. So, know the milking ability and expected progeny difference (EPD)
averages for the breed(s) and lines you are using and select genetics to avoid high milking EPDs when possible.
No. 6 - Optimally, she will be crossbred to utilize heterosis. Crossbred cows, in general, can have advantages over straightbred cows in regenerative operations. Most of these advantages are due to the hybrid vigor or heterosis the crossbred cow will exhibit. Examples of advantages include greater reproductive efficiency, greater feed efficiency (and hustling ability), heavier calves, improved health or immunity and increased longevity. Some of these benefits are passed on to the calf, including increased weaning weight, improved feed efficiency, improved rate of gain and improved health/immunity, all of which will enhance the economic efficiency of the cow-calf enterprise.
For optimal results, crossbreeding should be intentional, with consideration given to breed complementarity, maternal heterosis and milking ability (moderate milk EPDs, if possible), especially if raising your own females. Consideration should also be given to individual heterosis of calves on calving ease/birth weights followed by growth and performance traits (i.e., weights tend to increase and performance improves with crossbreeding).
Setting and meeting your ranching goals
Perhaps not all ranchers want to manage their cows in a regenerative manner, but we hope most will aspire to rebuild or rejuvenate the grazing lands where their cows spend their productive lives.
For ranchers who are intentional land stewards and cattle producers, raising and selecting cows that fit the characteristics of a regeneratively-managed cow is a smart goal. Aim for a cow that is well adapted to the environment and management system she is required to work within. Ideally, she is a cow that will get rebred early every year with minimal feeding, stay in the herd longer than expected, consume less forage than expected and raise a healthier, bigger calf than the average cow under regenerative management.
Remember, the term ‘regenerative’ applies to the management of the grazing lands, not the cattle themselves. Regardless, a productive, efficient cow
Six Core Principles of Soil Health
1. Know your context. Apply the remaining five principles in accordance with your operation, climate, geography, resources, skills and goals. One size does not fit all.
2. Cover the soil. Avoid bare ground. Cover crops, managed grazing and trampled residues manage the sun’s access to the soil, help retain moisture and prevent erosion.
3. Minimize soil disturbance. Tilling, fire, grazing and fertilizer interrupt the biological activity and/or structure of the soil. Use these tools only as needed to allow the life in the soil to function as intended.
4. Increase diversity. The soil benefits from differing interactions of plants and animals. Greater plant diversity increases pollinators, wildlife and the opportunity for soil health.
5. Maintain continuous living roots. Living roots all year round keep the soil biology processes working.
6. Integrate livestock. Livestock manage landscapes, facilitate nutrient cycling and enable conservation through management.
adapted to a regeneratively managed ranch is what the industry needs, and as a regenerative producer, she is what you need to manage for.
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.
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Plodding in Place
Herd expansion remains elusive.
by Wes Ishmael
Calf and feeder cattle prices near the relative height of Mt. Everest help explain why cow-calf producers must think at least twice before holding back more heifers. The fact that price isn’t profit likely explains most of the rest.
James Mitchell, Extension livestock economist at the University of Arkansas, provided perspective in an early-December issue of Cattle Market Notes Weekly, sharing estimated cow-calf returns over cash costs provided by the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC).
“According to LMIC estimates, returns are projected at $622 per cow in 2024, making it the most profitable year on a nominal basis … surpassing the $534 per cow recorded in 2014,” Mitchell explains (see Figure 1). “However, comparisons are more meaningful when adjusted for inflation. When 2014 returns are converted to 2024 dollars, they equal $707 per cow, exceeding 2024 returns by $86 per cow.”
Likewise, Glynn Tonsor, agricultural economist at Kansas State University, says, “While market-reported dollar-per-cow returns in 2024 are slated to be attractive for many producers, when put on an inflation-adjusted basis, they have yet to exceed the memorable year of 2014.
Moreover, Tonsor says expansion might be less enticing when folks move beyond dollars per cow and consider the percentage return on investment, reflecting the added capital necessary to operate.
“While, on balance, I do envision heifer retention will occur nationally, starting in 2026 at the earliest, there indeed are multiple reasons ‘typical’ producers are being rational in not yet pulling the herd expansion trigger,” Tonsor explains in a late-October issue of In the Cattle Markets. “Implications clearly follow for calf crop size and industry capacity utilization discussions.”
Long-range inventory and price projections also point to peak cattle prices in approximately 2026 (see Peak Cattle Price Expectations).
Considering forage and lag time Beyond profit, Mitchell explains herd expansion also requires pasture and patience.
One way to quantify pasture, Mitchell says, is looking at hay production, stocks and prices (see Figure 2).
“In 2024, hay production totaled 129 million tons, and May hay stocks reached 21 million tons. Combined hay supplies
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are at their highest levels since 2017. Notably, several years of increased hay production preceded the start of both the 2004–2014 and 2014–present cattle cycles,” Mitchell says.
As for patience, Mitchell refers to the biological lag inherent in cattle production.
While market-reported dollar-percow returns in 2024 are slated to be attractive for many producers, when put on an inflation-adjusted basis, they have yet to exceed the memorable year of 2014.
— Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University
“An early indicator of this lag is beef cow and heifer slaughter, which reflect culling and heifer retention, respectively,” Mitchell says. “Beef cow slaughter is down 18% (first week of December), while heifer slaughter has declined just 1.5% compared to 2023. Both are expected to finish near these levels with only a few weeks remaining in 2024.”
However, Mitchell adds slaughter rates relative to available supplies provide a clearer picture of reality.
“When viewed in this context, it becomes evident that the current slaughter rate has not yet reached a level signaling an increase in beef cow inventories,” Mitchell says. “For example, in 2023 we slaughtered 12% of the beef cows that were available to slaughter as of Jan. 1 (implied cull rate). In 2024, it looks like we will slaughter 10% of available beef cows. While this is an improvement, it still is not a low enough cull rate to signal an increase in beef cow numbers.”
Likewise, Derrell Peel, Extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, explained in his
Peak Cattle Price Expectations
Broadly speaking, nominal cattle prices will not reach their zenith until heifer retention further constrains supplies. Other than anecdotal examples in localized markets, there is, so far, little indication of herd expansion (see Plodding in Place).
Although varying in degree, 10-year projections from the USDA and updated five-year projections from the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri forecast peak feeder cattle prices in 2025-26.
Keep in mind these projections are not intended to forecast specific prices but to indicate trend, along with comparative strength or weakness.
FAPRI projects the U.S. beef cow herd declining to 28 million at the beginning of 2025 and then growing slowly to 29.5 million in 2029.
FAPRI forecasts feeder steer prices (600-650 pounds, Oklahoma City) at an average of $283.70 per hundredweight (cwt.) in 2024, rising to $289.65 in 2025 and then declining to $260.77 in 2029.
FAPRI projects the five-area direct average fed steer price at $187.95 in 2024, rising to $191.52 in 2025 and then declining to $260.77 in 2029.
Similarly, USDA’s early-release Baseline Projections to 2034 forecast the beef cow herd declining to 27.8 million in 2026, then growing to 30.6 million in 2031 before declining again.
USDA projects Oklahoma City feeder steer prices (750-800 pounds) to average $258.75 per cwt. in 2025 and then peak at $267.26 in 2026 before declining to $189.80 in 2031.
USDA forecasts the weighted average five-area direct fed steer price at $186.50 per cwt. in 2025 and then peaking at $196.49 in 2026 before declining to $150.65 in 2031.
Incidentally, projected corn prices for 2025-26 to 2029-30 range between $4.09 to $4.13 per bushel in the FAPRI forecast. The range is $3.90 and $4.30 per bushel in the USDA projections.
Increased supplies, a strong dollar and several other factors have caused prices for many agricultural commodities to fall sharply from their 2022 peak levels, according to the FAPRI update.
“In the absence of new shocks to the weather, the macroeconomy or policy, projected prices generally remain near current levels over the next five years,” according to FAPRI. “The cattle sector is the most important exception to the pattern of declining commodity prices. Past years of drought and low returns have resulted in a smaller U.S. beef cow herd, reducing beef production and pushing up prices for feeder and slaughter animals.”
For broader perspective, FAPRI sees domestic gross domestic product (GDP) ranging from 1.6% to 1.8% from 2025 to 2029. USDA projects the range at 1.7% to 2.1% during the same period.
late-November market comments the percentage of heifers comprising the mix of total cattle slaughter this year will likely be the highest since 2004.
“Heifer retention usually lags changes in cow culling,” Peel says. “Herd expansion results in decreased heifer slaughter rates, similar to the 1991-1996 and the 20142017 periods. Current heifer slaughter rates suggest that the beef cow herd has continued to decrease in 2024 and that prospects for herd expansion in 2025 are very limited.”
More specifically, Mitchell expects the beef cow herd inventory at the start of 2025 to be about 1% fewer than the 28.2 million head that began 2024, which was the smallest beef cow herd since 1961 (see Figure 3).
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CE 2.9; BW 4.0; WW 70; YW 96; DMI 0.5; SC 1.4; SCF 23.7; MM 42; MCE 3.6; MCW 65; UDDR 1.20; TEAT 1.20; CW 90; FAT 0.003; REA 0.88; MARB 0.46; BMI$ 507; CHB$ 171
• One of the top all around sires that we have ever raised. 0159H is a trait leader in 12 different traits. Top 5% on WW, Scrotal, Milk, M&G, REA, MARB, BMI$ and CHB$. SONS SELL!
• Maternal brother to 0159H. Powerhouse herd sire prospect with phenotype, EPDs and cow power.
SCALE CRUSHING PERFORMANCE
Average Adj. 205-day wt. – 725 lb.
ADG at 100 days on test –3.75 lb./day
Average WW EPD: +62 Top 20% of breed Average YW EPD: +97 Top 25% of breed
QUALITY
Average MARB EPD: +.28 Top 14% of breed
Average CHB$: 136 Top 14% of breed
HH DB ADVANCE 404M ET
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
CE 5.4; BW 3.4; WW 61; YW 89; DMI 0.3; SC 1.3; SCF 22.8; MM 41; MCE 5.0; MCW 86; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.40; CW 81; FAT -0.007; REA 0.55; MARB 0.21; BMI$ 468; CHB$ 138
• Maternal brother to Lot 4094M out of our Cooper 0132H donor. Deep ribbed, extra red and super fancy.
HH ADVANCE 4018M ET
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
CE 2.2; BW 4.3; WW 68; YW 102; DMI 0.7; SC 1.0;
Sire: HH Advance 0022H ET
• Extra length of body and muscle expression. Powerhouse that weaned at almost 900 lb.
HH DB ADVANCE 416M ET
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
HH ADVANCE 4027M ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
HH ADVANCE 4168M ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
Sire:
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Average
EPD: +31 Top 12% of breed
CE 8.5; BW 1.6; WW 67; YW 110; DMI 0.6; SC 1.1; SCF 9.2; MM 26; MCE 4.0; MCW 101; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.60; CW 84; FAT 0.073; REA 0.23; MARB 0.35; BMI$ 263; CHB$ 149 Sire: HH Advance 0043H
• One of three powerful full brothers to sell out of the 0043H sire. Top 10% on CED, WW, YW, TEAT, MARB and CHB$
MOE COUNTRY ROAD 2310ET
This HWMS Thomas County 1443 ET sired bull gets better every day! Tremendous disposition, sound as a cat and impressive performance.
Polled March heifer sired by JDH MRD 2Z 33Z Victor 6G ET. Great disposition. Fun show prospect and a tremendous cow.
A true herd bull prospect sired by 308F ET out of a NJW Hometown 10Y donor daughter.
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Coming two-year-old Polled bull that will add pounds to your calf crop at weaning.
MOE CONQUER 1L ET
MOE HIGH ROLLER 5L
High Roller son packed with style and performance.
S&S ROBERTA 112 M
S&S 39H WARRIOR 31L
Sale Ring
Aaron Friedt, American Hereford Association field representative, attended many of the late summer and fall Hereford and Herefordinfluenced calf and feeder cattle auctions in the Northern and Central Plains. His commentary below provides insight to markets during that period, as well as the growing demand for Hereford genetics. AHA field representative, Cord Weinheimer, attended the sale at Cherokee Sales Co. in Oklahoma and provides those details.
Winter weather doesn’t cool bald-faced demand.
by Aaron Friedt
The weather has turned colder, the snow has started to fly but the sale ring remains hot for Hereford and Hereford-influenced feeder cattle and replacement heifers.
As I look back on these Herefordinfluence sales, it’s hard not to smile at Hereford’s success. Despite cattlemen over large swaths of the Midwest battling late summer drought and fires, the feeder calf market has been a point of optimism. After summer video sales saw record prices, the futures market took a slight breather due to world political issues in August and September, but cash remained steady. Futures rallied into the fall run through November and December, and we regained much of the lost ground while the cash market continued to rocket to new levels.
Summer-fall Hereford-influence sales began in August with two yearling sales in western South Dakota — the first in Lemmon on Aug. 4, and the second in Faith on Aug. 19. Lemmon Livestock changed hands this past year, and new owners Rowdy Benson and Brady Hamm have been aggressively rounding up consignments and soliciting new buyers. We saw 825-850 weight steers average $252.27 per hundredweight (cwt.), and 850-900 weight steers average $238.87 per cwt. A lighter run of heifers sold well, and we sold 291 head of Hereford-influence cattle (see Sale Summaries).
Dace Harper and his crew in Faith had a big day on Aug. 19. Faith has always been a bastion of Hereford loyalty, and that tradition continues. Seventy Hereford steers averaging
787 pounds brought an average of $260.75 per cwt., dollaring up at $2,070.36 per head. Sixteen head of black whiteface steers weighing an average of 888 pounds sold for $254 per cwt., bringing $2,255.52 per head. Ranchers brought 444 head of Hereford-influenced yearlings that day, with many more groups of cattle selling. Straight runs of baldies sold even with the market or at a premium to the black cattle, while the straight Herefords were $5-$10 per cwt. back.
On Oct. 21, once again in Faith, S.D., we had our first glimpse of what the fall feeder calf market was going to do. During that sale 2,169 head of Hereford-influenced cattle came through the sale ring — a large portion of the sale that day. Keith Carmichael and family brought all their baldy steers to town straight off the cow, and they were the highlight of the day. Eighty-nine black whiteface steers weighing an average of 598 pounds brought $313.00 per cwt., or $1,870.96 a head. Their 116 head of lighter baldies weighed an average of 513 pounds and commanded a price of $350.00 per cwt., bringing $1,795.00 per head. Keith wanted me to mention that they sold for $60 a head more than their all-black brothers that weighed the same. The baldy advantage is real.
I was in Marysville, Kan., on Nov. 21 for another Hereford sale. We had a light run of 175 head that day, but the cattle sold well and were even at the market with the rest of the cattle selling that day, with a majority being straight Hereford. Springhill Herefords brought the big load, with 50 straight Hereford steers that
weighed an average of 678 pounds and sold for $271.50 per cwt., bringing $1,840.77 per head.
I drove north to Burwell, Neb., that night for the Nov. 22 Nebraska Hereford Association’s Feeder Calf Special. Burwell was wild, with five separate order buyers in attendance looking for straight Hereford cattle. Other bidders participated aggressively, and some went home empty handed. We sold 580 head of Hereford-influenced cattle that day, and I saw the Herefords command a higher price than their baldy and straight black contemporaries. This was one of the first sales this fall where a 600-700-pound steer brought more than $2,000 a head — a number that continues to rise. Tracy Sachtjen sold 16 Hereford steers that weighed an average of 689 pounds for $306 per cwt.; they dollared up at $2,108.34 per head. I looked awful hard at barn reports following this sale and failed to find a similarweight steer that commanded a higher price. Huwaldt Herefords also had a successful day, selling 37 Hereford steers weighing an average of 722 pounds for $280 per cwt., bringing $2,021.60 per head.
I was unable to attend a few Hereford-influence sales because of scheduling conflicts, but there were some notable lots I want to share.
In Faith, S.D., on Oct. 14, Doug Beer sold 81 black whiteface heifer calves weighing an average of 516 pounds for $346 per cwt., totaling $1,785.36 per head. There were also many mixed lots of black/black whiteface steers and heifers that sold well that day.
In Aberdeen, S.D., on Oct. 14, 255 head of straight Hereford steers sold in four lots, weighing an average of 1,015 pounds and selling for $240 per cwt., which totaled $2,436 a head.
Changing pace, I attended Lemmon Livestock’s Thanksgiving Bred Special, which showcased 351 head of Hereford-influenced bred cattle. Katus Ranch brought in a big string of black whiteface heifers AIed for mid-March calves. Those 93 heifers sold for $3,550 per head. Malcom Ranch brought 30 head of black whiteface coming 4-year-old cows, which sold for $3,325 per head. These lots topped the sale for their respective age groups. Prices like these on the bred cattle speak to the fact that ranchers are optimistic about the cattle market and that we are severely lacking numbers of breeding cattle. I believe the herd rebuild is starting, but it will be at a slower pace than we saw in 2014-2015.
Looking ahead
Watch for reports from the Minnesota Hereford Association’s Feeder Calf Special in Pipestone, Minn., on Dec. 12, and another special in Ogallala, Neb., on Jan. 2, in the February issue of Baldy Advantage
If you had told me when I was 20 years old that I would see straight Hereford steers selling at the market price of black-hided peers or even $5-10 per cwt. back, I’d have called you crazy, yet here we are. Hereford breeders must remember it is easy to find success in a bull market. With the herd rebuild just starting, feeders are competing over smaller numbers of cattle. Order buyers aren’t cutting out single steers for short ears or extra white nearly as much as in the past. I suspect this will continue as long as we are lacking in numbers.
As Hereford breeders, we need to stick to our guns, producing cattle that have long backs and stout tops and stand on a heavy hoof and bone. Structure is very important. There
Hereford-influence Calf and Feeder Sales
Greater Midwest Certified Herefordinfluenced Feeder Calf Sale
Mitchell Livestock Herefordinfluenced Feeder Cattle Sale
Feb. 20, 2025
Mitchell Livestock Marketing –Mitchell, S.D.
Contact: Preston Burma, 605-680-0448
is an abundance of cheap feed and packers are continuing to try to make up the shortfall in numbers by looking for heavier fed cattle weights. These are all traits commercial cattlemen look to the Hereford breed to provide.
In my travels, I’ve heard more than one feeder tell me they love to feed a Hereford, but they must be good. While we’ve made breed-wide strides to increase ribeye size and marbling, while keeping backfat in check, we still have work to do. If we don’t single-trait select and keep our carcass traits and phenotype in balance, I truly believe the Hereford breed will continue to increase in popularity and use.
I’ll be on the sale trail headed to bull sales and a couple more feeder calf sales over the next few months and would love to visit with you when I see you. Until then — it’s a great day to be a cowboy.
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Traditions Certified Herefordinfluence Sale
May 8, 2025
Blue Grass Stockyards South –Stanford, Ky.
Contact: Caleb Epling, 606-669-8740
Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale
May 19, 2025
Blue Grass Stockyards - Lexington, Ky.
Contact: L.W. Beckley, DVM, 859-779-1419
Mississippi Hereford Feeder Calf Sale
Nov. 17, 2025
Lincoln County Livestock Commission –Brookhaven, Miss.
Contact: Lande Johnson, 601-757-1914
For more information about these sales, please contact the representatives noted above. For a listing of sales please see Hereford.org/commercial/programs/feedercattle-sales.
Black Whiteface Females Top the SW MO Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale
The SW MO Show-Me-Select™ Replacement Heifer Program brought a strong sale and record prices to the Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, Mo., on Nov. 15, according to Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Eight consigners offered 112 heifers for an average price of $3,205 per heifer. This sale average was $299 higher per heifer than the fall 2023 sale with an additional 27 heifers sold.
“In their second sale Storie Farms of Conway, Mo., had the highest selling lot of four heifers that brought $4,500 per heifer,” Davis says. This record-selling lot featured black whiteface heifers. Storie Farms also was the largest consigner, bringing 42 head, which sold for the second highest consigner average of $3,428 per heifer. Longtime consigner, Mast Farms, Lamar, Mo., had the highest consigner average — marketing 12 heifers for an average price of $3,450 per heifer.
Central/Northern Plains — 351 head Thanksgiving Bred Heifer and Stock Cow
Bald-faced bred heifers and coming 3-year-olds bred to Hereford bulls topped the 5G Commercial Heifer Sale held at Keosauqua Sales Co., in Keosauqua, Iowa. In total, 607 females averaged $3,327. The 158 second-calf heifers bred to Hereford bulls brought an average of $3,520 per head, and the 451 bred heifers averaged $3,228 per head. Of those, 302 head were black and averaged $3,191, while their 149 black whiteface peers averaged $111 head more at $3,302, which was $74 per head more than the overall bred heifer average. Moreover, the black heifers bred to Hereford bulls averaged $3,277, which was $102 more than black heifers bred to Angus sires.
Of the entire offering, only four groups of females sold below the $3,000 mark, and all were straight black heifers. The high-selling groups are listed in the table below.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
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45th Annual Range Raised Cattle Sale
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• 60 Coming 2-year-old Hereford Bulls
• 25 Coming 2-year-old South Devon Bulls – Red and Black
• 25 Bred Heifers
• PAP TESTED at 6250 ft. Elevation after 120 days
Lot 570L
EPHR ELKER 570L {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44477491 — Calved: 3/18/23 — Act BW: 70 lb.
CE 5.0; BW 2.3; WW 66; YW 94; MM 26; M&G 59; MCE -0.7; CW 74; REA 0.28; MARB 0.02; BMI$ 268; BII$ 343; CHB$ 95 DNA tested – Homozygous Polled
PRE ELKER BROKER POP 720L {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44477487 — Calved: 5/22/23 — Act. BW: 72 lb.
CE 8.5; BW 0.8; WW 50; YW 70; MM 37; M&G 62; MCE 1.6; CW 63; REA 0.30; MARB 0.11; BMI$ 447; BII$ 519; CHB$ 91 DNA tested – Homozygous Polled
EBE ELKER PATHFINDER 575L {DBP}
P44477955 — Calved: 4/1/23 — Act. BW: 70 lb.
CE 8.7; BW 0.1; WW 65; YW 107; MM 32; M&G 64; MCE 2.8; CW 96; REA 0.60; MARB 0.11; BMI$ 356; BII$ 436; CHB$ 132
CE 1.2; BW 1.8; WW 61; YW 111; MM 37; M&G 67; MCE -0.2; CW 85; REA 0.32; MARB 0.15; BMI$ 414; BII$ 498; CHB$ 135 DNA tested – Homozygous Polled
P44477843 — Calved: 4/15/23 — Act. BW: 88 lb.
CE 2.6; BW 2.6; WW 60; YW 105; MM 33; M&G 63; MCE -3.0; CW 83; REA 0.38; MARB -0.03; BMI$ 359; BII$ 428; CHB$ 112 DNA tested – Homozygous Polled
Lot 500L
EPHR
Lot 666L
Lot 720L
Lot 604L
Lot 575L
BAUMGARTEN CATTLE CO.
Market Tracks
Cattle prices press higher.
by Wes Ishmael
Improving winter grazing prospects fueled by late-fall rains and declining cattle numbers helped strengthen calf prices in November and December.
Bidding at Ogallala Livestock Auction, Ogallala, Neb., Dec. 5 provided a powerful illustration with light 3-weight steers bringing more than $500 per hundredweight (cwt.).
Regionally, steers weighing 600-700 pounds traded $43-46 per cwt. higher year over year in the South Central and North Central regions, respectively, for the week ending Nov. 30, according to the National Weekly Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary. Prices were $28 higher in the Southeast (see Table 1).
“Weekly cattle prices have rebounded from September’s relative lows to establish new highs for October and November,” according to analysts with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), in the November Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook. “They are forecast to continue elevated through 2025, reflecting recent price data and changes to the timing of cattle placements and marketings.”
Compared to the previous month’s projections, ERS projected feeder steer prices (750-800 pounds, Oklahoma City) $1 higher in the fourth quarter of 2024 at $254 per cwt. for an annual average price of $250.84, which was 25 cents more than the previous month’s estimate.
For 2025, ERS left projected feeder steer prices steady in the first quarter at $248. Forecast prices increased $3 in the second quarter to $257 but decreased $3 in the third quarter to $260 for an annual average price of $258, which was 75 cents less than the prior month’s estimate.
Temporary suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico to the United States beginning in late November due to discovery of New World Screwworm in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas provided added support to Feeder Cattle futures at the time.
Consumer demand underpins fed cattle demand
Despite beef production on par with the previous year, five-area direct weighted average FOB live steer prices the first week of December were $15.52 per cwt. higher year over year.
Similarly, ERS raised the expected five-area direct fed steer price for the remainder of 2024 and 2025, in the November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). That was based on recent prices and the continued strength in beef demand.
Forecast five-area direct fed steer prices increased $2 in the fourth quarter of last year to $188 per cwt. with 2024’s annual average price up 50 cents at $186.68. The ERS projected prices in the first three quarters of 2025 $1 higher at $188, $187 and $186, respectively. The forecast 2025 average price also rose $1 to $188.
Choice wholesale beef value the first week of December was $12.99 per cwt. more year over year, underscoring strong consumer beef demand.
For production perspective, year-to-date total cattle slaughter of 29.8 million head the last week of November was 3.6% less year over year, while year-to-date estimated beef production of 24.5 billion pounds was just 0.5% less.
Feedlots keep pulling available cattle forward, as evidenced by monthly feedlot placements that continue to be more than expected. For instance, feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity placed 2.3 million head in October, which was 116,000 head more (+5.3%) than 2023 and about 2% more than expectations ahead of the report. Cattle on feed Nov. 1 of 11.99 million head were slightly more year over year.
Compared to the previous month, ERS increased projected beef production for 2024 by 25 million pounds to 27.02 billion pounds in the November WASDE.
Beef production increased with higher dressed weights and cow slaughter more than offsetting lower expected steer and heifer slaughter.
Forecast beef production for 2025 of 26.3 billion pounds was 355 million pounds more (+1.4%) than the previous month’s estimate. It would be 745 million pounds less (-2.8%) than 2024’s projected production. Estimated beef production rose on heavier expected dressed weights and higher expected steer and heifer slaughter, partially stemming from higherthan-previously-expected placements during the second half of 2024.
U.S. beef exports track higher U.S. beef exports continue adding market price support.
October beef exports totaled 105,269 metric tons (mt) in October, up 1% from a year earlier, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Value increased 3% to $860.4 million. For January through October 2024, beef export value was 4% above 2023 at $8.68 billion, despite a 2% decline in volume (1.066 million mt).
“It’s encouraging to see an uptick in demand for U.S. beef in China and Korea, where the economic headwinds have been formidable this year,” says USMEF president and CEO Dan Halstrom. “Our Western Hemisphere markets have been outstanding, and exports have also expanded to the ASEAN region. So, if U.S. beef can regain momentum in these larger Asian destinations, this bodes well for 2025.”
Beef exports to China/Hong Kong totaled 20,493 mt in October, up 16% from a year ago and the largest since June 2023. Export value climbed 17% to $190.6 million, also the highest since June 2023.
Regional Feeder Steer Prices1
North
South Central
October 2024 beef exports to Korea — the leading value destination for U.S. beef — were the largest since April at 19,638 mt, up 5% from a year ago, while value climbed 10% to $191.7 million — the highest since March.
Beef export value equated to $380.98 per head of fed slaughter in October, down 2% from a year ago. The January-October 2024 average was $411.03, up 4%.
2 CME Feeder Cattle Index 12/03/24 compared to 12/04/23
3 USDA Five-area weekly weighted average direct slaughter cattle, year over year, week ending 12/01/24
4 National Weekly Boxed Beef Cutout and Boxed Beef Cuts (negotiated, weekly cutout value summary), weekly average for weeks ending 11/29/24 and 12/01/23
5 USDA steer byproduct drop value (FOB central U.S.), 12/04/24 year over year
6 National Weekly five area direct slaughter cattle premiums and discounts, weighted average week of 12/02/24 and 12/04/23
7 Meat Price Spreads, Choice beef values and spreads and all fresh beef retail value, USDA ERS; monthly values, cents per pound of retail equivalent (October year over year)
8 U.S. Meat Export Foundation data — September 2024 and 2023
9 CME futures, nearby contracts year over year, 12/04/24
10 WTI-CME, nearby contact, year over year, 12/04/24
11Estimated weekly meat production under federal inspection, year to date 11/29/24 year over year
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Friday, February 14, 2025
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VOL XXV BULL SALE
At the Ranch, Grace City, ND | 1 PM (CST) February 14, 2025
Lot 3 — TH 51E 2157K SHERMAN 502M ET Reg. # 44557635
Sire: CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K ET
CED: -1.3 BW: 2.1 WW: 63 YW: 106 MM: 26
REA: 0.82 MARB: 0.15
>> Curve-bending growth
>> Dam lifetime weaning index 112
Lot 37 — TH 66G 2157K SHERMAN 528M ET
Reg. # 44557698
Sire: CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K ET
CED: 1.2 BW: 2.8 WW: 63 YW: 95 MM: 31
REA: 1.02 MARB: 0.36
>> Breed-topping REA
>> Pedigree of maternal excellence
CHURCHILL RED THUNDER 133J ET
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44267942 ◆ Calved: 1/12/21 ◆ Tattoo: LE 133
Sire: DM ALL AROUND 904G ET
MGS: EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413
H B DISTINCT
{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44184682 ◆ Calved: 2/8/20 ◆ Tattoo: BE 00049
Sire: NJW 160B 028X HISTORIC 81E ET
MGS: LCX PERFECTO 11B ET
H BELL RINGER 8459 ET
{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
P43915089 ◆ Calved: 3/2/18 ◆ Tattoo: BE 8459
Sire: BR BELLE AIR 6011
MGS: CRR 719 TULO 928
Trade and Taxes
Agricultural interest groups look at their initiatives for the new year and new administration.
by Katie Maupin Miller
Taxes and trade top the list of agricultural lobbyist groups as the new administration takes office. With a Republican majority led by President-elect Donald Trump stepping onto Capitol Hill this month after an election cycle filled with talks of trade and immigration, producers speculate how this incoming administration may affect agricultural policy. While cattlemen have already experienced a Trump presidency and its impacts on agricultural policy, the landscape in Washington, D.C., looks a little different.
The Supreme Court’s strike down of the Chevron deference last summer leaves questions about the authority of federal agencies. Previously, the Chevron doctrine, established in 1984, had deferred the courts to federal agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous laws. With this decision rolled back, the power of interpretation now lies with the courts rather than with the agencies, and this will make it tougher for the new administration to enact change through government regulations set by Congress, as any new regulation could be subject to litigation for interpretation.
“It creates a much more complex environment for this new administration to really make substantive change,” says Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).
With this added layer of complexity, President-elect Trump is expected to roll out more than 100 executive orders early in his presidency to enact swift change to policies for which he campaigned upon, from immigration to trade.
While this may be welcome news to some producers who have been frustrated with the seemingly gridlocked Congress that appears to have stymied progress over the last four years, Lane notes that the government wasn’t designed to be quick-moving.
“I try to remind people that gridlock in Washington is a product feature of the system. You don’t necessarily want Washington to be too efficient,” he says. “The writers of the Constitution did not want this town to be a well-oiled machine that pumps out new rules as fast as possible. But you do want a government that is able to get things done; it needs to process those bills, authorize programs and fund the government.”
While the Republican held majority of the House and Senate may provide a clearer path to new policies, the right’s majority is by such thin margins — Senate (53-47) and House (220-215) — that it will still require cooperation from across the aisle.
“Remember, you need 60 votes in the Senate to really do anything of substance,” Lane says. “So, you still have a lot of those same conditions, even if the will is there and leadership on both sides of the same party. We are still operating in a very tight margin environment, and that doesn’t typically lend itself to fast progress on anything.”
Luckily, agriculture has long been an area where parties more easily reach across the aisle; as Chelsea Good, vice president of government and industry
affairs at the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA), says, “Thankfully, agriculture has a history of being a bipartisan subject. Everyone eats and should be interested in supporting policies that benefit America’s hardworking ranchers.”
Tax policy
Outside of officially passing a Farm Bill in 2025, rather than just issuing another extension, taxes top the list of agricultural interest groups with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 set to expire in 2025, if not renewed.
TCJA’s Section 199 allowed a 20% deduction for qualified business income for pass-through entities, and more than 98% of farms and ranches operate as passthrough businesses — sole proprietorships, partnerships and Sub S corporations, according to Good.
The Unlimited Bonus Depreciation (Expensing) written into TCJA has already begun a stairstep phase out, which means many producers will no longer be able to offset income with deductions in business investments. This is especially critical because like-kind exchanges for equipment and livestock were repealed in TCJA. It is still available for real property.
Finally, the Trump administration’s 2017 tax policy doubled the Estate Tax Exemption to $11 million per person and $22 million per couple indexed for inflation. If the TCJA isn’t extended, many more farms and ranches will be subject to estate taxes, and the exemption will revert back to $5.49 million per person indexed for inflation in 2026, according to Good.
Lane says the U.S. beef industry values the export markets and wants to expand access to foreign markets while also ensuring that American trade partners are acting as good partners. He looks forward to being involved in many trade conversations to come this year, a sentiment Good echoes.
“Time will tell how tariffs and trade negotiations will play out in the next presidential term,” Good says. “There is no doubt this is a critical issue for those in production agriculture.”
Outside of taxes, trade policy and an updated Farm Bill, agricultural interest groups will also keep an eye on any new immigration policies and how they may affect the access to farm labor.
Reaching out
While Capitol Hill might seem far flung from a cow-calf operation, Lane encourages cattlemen to get involved in their communities. Often their representatives attend community events, and Lane notes this is a great time to visit with them about issues that impact the operation day-to-day regardless of which side of the aisle everyone lands upon.
The livestock lobby is significantly more effective when Congress people and their staffs are hearing directly from producers.
— Chelsea Good, Livestock Marketing Association
“This year in particular, the tax issue is going to be front and center, really driving home for these members that we’ve got to get the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reauthorized,” Lane says. “We’ve got to preserve that Death Tax exemption, and we’ve got to preserve those exemptions like Section 179 and 199; we’ve got to keep those tools in the toolbox.”
Outside of taxes, trade remains at the top of cattlemen’s minds, and Trump’s tough talk regarding trade partners is certainly an area producers will be watching on Capitol Hill. As Lane notes, the export market adds about $400 of value to every fed steer. The value of beef cattle hinges on more than domestic demand for ribeye steaks; it is also impacted by beef tongues exported to South Korea, for example.
“Tariffs will be a topic watched closely in the agricultural industry, and for good reason,” Good says. “Last year, the U.S. exported nearly $10 billion worth of beef. However, many will remember that China reopened to U.S. beef for the first time since 2003 during Trump’s first term. Additionally, the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, instituted in 2020 enables American producers to compete more effectively in the Japanese market.”
“Our members across the country get a chance to talk to their members of Congress and the political representatives pretty often, and they’ve got to think about those interactions and take off the party affiliation hat and put on their cattle industry hat,” Lane says. “It’s important that those members not just hear, ‘We’re with you,’ or ‘We’re with this party.’ They need to hear, ‘Hey, this is what my business needs to be successful.’ It’s really important that the business side of the cattle business come out in those interactions.”
Agricultural interest groups, such as NCBA and LMA, also provide resources for producers to learn more about what policies are coming down the pike and how they may affect livestock producers. Staying informed not only helps producers advocate for their industry but also empowers stockmen and women to become more involved in the process.
“The livestock lobby is significantly more effective when Congresspeople and their staffs are hearing directly from producers. I’d encourage producers to create relationships with their members of Congress and their staffs,” Good says. “While trips to D.C. are always eye-opening and encouraged, this can start at home with a simple offer to tour your operation or get a cup of coffee during legislative recess. Attending town hall meetings and staying in contact throughout the year help continually deepen these ties. I’ve seen major agriculture and transportation policy wins occur primarily because a key person with boots on the ground in the home district makes the critical ask.”
Without question this will be a pen bull for Denver and one that will have many fans. He has the body and build that we are looking for and a cow family behind him that makes him so easy to tie to and use hard as a herd sire. We feel this is one of the best Sherman sons available and some outcross genetics.
C D83 ARLO 4230 ET
This horned Arlo son has been a standout since birth and he has yet to let off the throttle. He was recently named the Reserve Champion Horned bull in Reno and will be fun to continue to campaign. His mother D83 is a full sister to Marksmen who has sired more show winners than any recently. This bull will add phenotype and look to his offspring.
He is out of a first calf heifer that goes back to the Bailee cow family. Moderate sized, dark red and has lots of rib shape and muscle shape.
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One of 3 full brothers in this offering sired by Arlo and out of the high selling female 1101 to GKB cattle in Texas. Some of his brothers have slightly better genomics but we feel this ones phenotype is the best. She is one if the breeds highest CHB cows that goes back to 8140 who is Bell Heirs full sister. Dark red and lots of pigment for generations.
This Guardian son comes from a long line of great cow families being out of donor dam 8019. She is also the mother of a previous high selling bull Key West who is producing great females. Not only does he have the maternal package but he also is in the top 2% of the breed for $CHB and top 4% for IMF.
This Sherman son should be on everyone’s short list. The nice thing about him is both young and old cattlemen can appreciate this kind. He is dark red and smooth made with just the right amount of size and shape. He was named Reserve Champion overall bull in Reno and we feel he will be the kind for the long haul.
C 79H SHERMAN 4202 ET
This will be a pen bull for Denver and he will anchor a strong set that have not only the phenotype and look but also the EPD values that are in demand. Study his calving ease and birth values but then he is able to tickle a 200 $CHB. He is dark red and has the ability to enhance any breeding program and take it to the next level.
C 8140 BARRACUDA 3352 ET
This one is in elite company when it comes to $CHB and IMF. His dam 8140 is a full sister to Guardians mother and they have the ability to pass so much carcass quality to offspring while still maintaining maternal excellence. This horned bull should be in high demand.
C VALS CUDA 4162
C SHERMAN 4189
C 8019 GUARDIAN 3343 ET
Winter Workarounds
Tips on working cattle in cold weather.
by Heather Smith Thomas
Cold weather creates challenges while working cattle, such as vaccines freezing and keeping your hands warm enough to function while also minimizing stress on the animals.
Check facilities ahead of time to make sure they are functional. Examine the chute and try any moving parts, make sure working alleys and crowding chutes are in good repair and ensure the gates aren’t frozen down or immobile in a snow drift.
Walk through the working facilities. Shovel out the snow or chop away ice so gates will swing properly. Make sure walkways and working areas are safe and as ice-free as possible so people won’t get hurt. In winter, you may not be as agile and move more slowly with layers of winter clothes.
Warm enough to work
One of the biggest challenges when working cattle in winter weather is keeping vaccines, syringes and needles from freezing, according to Shannon Williams, Lemhi County, Idaho, Extension educator. She experimented with ways to keep vaccines at proper temperatures in cold weather. Through her experience, Williams suggests producers keep them in an insulated cooler.
“Make sure you have a good cooler with adequate insulation,” she says. “I recommend the hard Styrofoam coolers used for shipping vaccine or a regular hard-sided cooler. The softsided ones don’t keep the temperature where you need it for long enough.”
By planning, producers can ensure their vaccines don’t freeze during the few hours they’re working cattle.
“If you know it will be cold when you work cattle, bring the cooler indoors the night before. If it was
stored outside, you don’t want to start out with a cold cooler,” Williams says. “One way to quickly heat a cooler — if you didn’t bring it indoors — is to fill it with boiling water, then dump that water out. Or you can use a rice-filled heating pad, warmed in a microwave. Put that into the cooler for a while to warm up the inside.”
When starting with a warm cooler, producers can expect the vaccines to stay the proper temperature for about four hours. Cattlemen working cattle for more than a few hours can add something warm to keep the temperatures inside the insulated cooler from dipping too low.
“I often use a pint jar of hot water. Pocket warmers and other things can be used, but sometimes a person forgets to pick up something like that in town, and there isn’t time to obtain them,” Williams says. “In those instances, a jar of warm water will work. Nearly everyone has a glass jar with a good sealing lid and can get hot water from their sink.”
While the water will eventually get cold, the pint jar could easily be replenished during a lunch break.
Williams warns against setting vaccines directly on a heat source, though.
“Don’t put vaccines on the heater in your pickup or the defroster, or they may get too warm and won’t be effective,” she notes. “It’s a fine line, trying to keep it within the proper window of temperature. The easiest way to tell if you are within that window is to put a refrigerator thermometer in your cooler.” If it starts to drop below optimum temperature, you can put a new jar of warm water or warm rice bag in the cooler.
Williams also suggests producers use two coolers — one for the bottles they’re filling from and one for the unopened bottles. This minimizes the time producers will be opening and closing the cooler. Some cattlemen will even cut holes into the top of a cooler to stick syringes in, so the barrel and needle won’t freeze.
In the winter if you get them upset and stressed and hot, then they will chill, which can lead to sickness.
— David Hall
In her studies, Williams found that at 29 degrees Fahrenheit (outdoor), a pint of hot water in a good cooler will keep vaccine within proper temperature range for 4.5 hours. “At 13 degrees, you only have about three hours before the pint cools too much, and it gets too cold inside the cooler. You might put the cooler inside a pickup with the heater running.”
The windchill also makes a difference. A cold, sunny day without wind may be less of a problem than an overcast windy day. “In wind, you might have to strategically place coolers out of the wind and on the sunny side of where people are standing/working,” Williams says. “Don’t underestimate the value of putting a cap on the needle and putting the syringe under your coat or in an inside pocket of your coveralls or vest to take advantage of body heat.”
The ideal situation is to have a roof over your chute, says Ben Niendick, a Missouri feedlot and backgrounding
business owner. “Our working facility is in an old barn. It’s not heated but provides shelter out of the wind. We can also set up heaters. We’ve had trouble with oral dewormers freezing-up, so we set up heaters.”
Before Niendick started working cattle under-roof, he built a countertop with a heater underneath to sit chute-side. The warmed counter kept the syringes and needles from freezing without heating up the vaccines too much.
It’s not just vaccines that pose problems in winter weather — anything that’s liquid must be kept from freezing, including pour-on and oral products. In cold weather, even hydraulic chutes can be sluggish until the hydraulic fluid warms up. Niendick swaps his regular hydraulic fluid with transmission fluid during frigid weather, and they keep the motor and reserve tank for the chute in the medicine room to stay warmer. He’s even heard of producers setting their chute’s motor in an old deep freeze beside the chute to keep it both warmer and quieter. Regardless, Niendick suggests warming up the chute before getting started.
“We try to let it warm up and circulate a little before we actually start putting cattle through the chute because there’s a lot of hose to warm up,” he says.
Keeping comfortable
David Hall, a southern Missouri cattleman, takes special care to keep his crew warm while working cattle in the cold — especially their hands and feet. “Often, everything you are touching is metal — squeeze chute, pipe corrals, gates — and your hands get cold,” Hall says. “It’s best to wear a thin pair of leather gloves.”
Even wearing gloves on a dry day, Hall points out that your hands will get wet, especially in an environment full of cow slobber and manure.
“If you sweat a little and your hands are damp inside the gloves, and you get some slobber or manure on the outside of the glove, your hands eventually get cold,” he says. “Later you drop the syringe with the needle pointed down and have to change it and can’t get the needle off
because your hands are numb and not working very well. Keeping hands warm is important. When giving injections and deworming or handling metal gates and the chute, you don’t want to be fumble-fingers. In terms of safety, having warm hands is crucial.”
Hall suggests keeping hand warmers in your pockets to help warm your hands periodically or setting up a heater near the chute to warm your hands.
cattle handling. Hall uses Bud boxes and low-stress handling techniques to make the day less stressful for cattle and handlers alike.
“I don’t try to make cattle do anything; I try to be smarter than that and make them think it’s their idea, so they’ll want to go where I want them,” he says. This makes it easier on the cattle and the crew, which is especially important in cold weather.
“We’ve used a burn barrel — where people could stand by it and warm up. It’s almost more of a social thing, in some ways. If you are dressed for cold weather with some kind of covering for your hands and proper footwear, you won’t get cold, especially if you are moving around,” Hall says. “But it’s nice to have that fire where you can walk over and talk a little when things slow down for a moment or just discuss what needs to be done next. This helps with our mental state, which is also important when working cattle.”
Stay stress-free
It’s also important to work cattle slowly and not get them stressed. “In the summer, you don’t want to get them too hot, and in the winter if you get them upset and stressed and hot, then they will chill, which can lead to sickness,” Hall says.
Frustration can be heightened by the cold, and it negatively affects
Watch the weather
When possible, always opt for a day with good weather.
“We try to be flexible,” Hall says. “Here in Missouri, in February it might be 29 degrees with wind blowing and high humidity, and it’s raw, bone-chilling cold. A couple days later it might be 45 degrees and sunny with just a little wind. Try to pick the good days.”
There are times when producers can’t cherry-pick the day they work cattle, though, such as heat synching and AIing fall calvers in December. On days when the weather can’t be helped, Hall suggests a good windbreak.
“Even portable panels with tarps on them or a few big bales set in a row can block the wind in your work area,” he notes. “This can make a big difference.”
Photo by Heather Smith Thomas.
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Annual Bull & Female Sale
February 15, 2025 | CSU-ARDEC, Fort Collins age-advantaged; altitude tested Angus & Hereford bulls and females
18 bred Hereford heifers and 45 F1 BWF bred heifers from Warren Woroneicki
35 Yearling F1 BWF heifers from Duane, Garrett and Justin Zent
FH 1060H INSPIRE 424 AF P44617289 • DOB: 2/17/2024
BW 2.3; WW 63; YW 100; MM 30; M&G 61; FAT 0.038; REA 0.55; MARB 0.35
Polled/scurred. 424 is out of a first-calf heifer and what a job she has done. He is short marked and thick made. 424 should work has a heifer bull.
FH 765 NAVARRO 3121 44522767 • DOB: 3/19/2023
BW 2.2; WW 51; YW 90; MM 33; M&G 59; FAT 0.063; REA 0.57; MARB 0.13 3121 is dark red with plenty of growth. He is an outstanding young calf from an outstanding young cow. He is thick from every angle.
Sale videos will be available mid-January.
Bid live online at www.TheLivestockLink.com
This thick-made UU Belgrade 1072J calf has it all. He’s low birthweight, short marked, and has an expressive muscle pattern.
This ET son of C L1 Domino 942G is a tank. He has as much dimension and thickness of any calf we have raised. Dam has raised several sale toppers.
FH 1245 DOMINO 3144 LC 44522804 • DOB: 3/30/2023
BW 3.0; WW 53; YW 91; MM 34; M&G 60; FAT 0.043; REA 0.56; MARB 0.30
This eye appealing bull is the complete package. He is stout and smooth made through his neck and shoulders and travels like a cat. Mother is one of our good young cows.
FH 799 DOMINO 3186 LC 44522846 • DOB: 5/2/2023
BW 3.8; WW 63; YW 103; MM 33; M&G 65; FAT 0.043; REA 0.39; MARB 0.22
Capacious and muscular, 3186 has developed into an impressive individual. Great individual performance and EPDs.
Contact:
Gary & Kirsten Friedt 701-824-2300
8733 55th St. S.W., Mott, ND 58646
Gary cell: 701-290-7231
Megan & Dusty Dukart
Megan: 701-290-7230 • Dusty: 701-730-4335
Aaron & Tation Friedt
Aaron: 701-590-9597
Lindsey & Drew Courtney gfriedt@hotmail.com
Winter 2025 Outlook
Weakening La Niña chances could still impact temperature and moisture levels.
by Sydnee Shive
Even though the calendar turned to winter Dec. 21, the long-anticipated La Niña has yet to appear.
“La Niña formation has been expected for several months, but not all oceanic and atmospheric indicators have come into line yet,” says Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. “There are many measures of El Niño and La Niña, but one of the simplest is to look at sea-surface temperature anomalies in a small rectangle of the equatorial Pacific Ocean known as the Niño 3.4 region.”
Calculations of sea-surface temperature anomalies in the Niño 3.4 region are known as the Oceanic Niño Index. La Niña is officially formed when sea-surface temperature anomalies reach -0.5°C for five consecutive three-month periods.
“With each passing month, the chances of having a significant La Niña are decreasing,” Rippey says. “La Niña typically lasts from summer or autumn of one year into the spring of the next. We are running out of time to string together five consecutive overlapping three-month periods with sea-surface temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region low enough (at least 0.5° C below average) to meet the scientific definition of La Niña.”
Although no two events are alike, La Niña usually results in warmerand drier-than-normal conditions in the southern U.S. The official National Weather Service forecast for January-March 2025 shows a generally warmer and drier than normal southern U.S. — a pattern consistent with a weak La Niña.
Put simply, this potential La Niña seems to be playing games, according to Rippey.
“Some La Niña episodes are cut and dried, but this one is stringing us along,” Rippey says. “Now, scientists are not so certain that La Niña will form at all in 2024-25. This has happened before; in 2012-13 and 2013-14.”
Other factors
“We have to start considering that factors other than La Niña may play into the winter forecast,” Rippey says. “Already, that may be happening. A high-pressure block — unrelated to La Niña — kept much of the U.S. warm and dry for much of September and October. When that block broke down, North Pacific storminess surged across the western and central U.S., resulting in one of the wettest Novembers on record across the central and southern Plains.
“For now, we’ve reverted to a pattern that more closely resembles what you might expect during La Niña formation. Time will tell to see if this ‘La Niña-esque’ pattern sticks around, or if something else takes the reins of North American weather.”
Warming oceans are also impacting weather while creating uncertainty.
“Current sea-surface temperatures continue to show significantly elevated oceanic temperatures in many areas, at least outside of the ‘La Niña zone’ in the equatorial Pacific,” Rippey says. “Parts of the North Pacific remain ‘on fire,’ which can have an impact on storm strength for weather systems approaching western North America. As the continents cool down (for winter) and the oceans remain warm, erratic jet-stream patterns can result in unexpectedly extreme weather, including major winter storms and warm or frigid spells.”
Drought update
A broad swath of the U.S. saw drought improvement thanks to heavy November precipitation, and as of December 2024, 40% of the U.S. cattle inventory was in drought. That was a decrease from an October peak of 62%. However, this percentage was still similar to December 2023’s figure of 37%.
At the time, Rippey explained, “Similarly, 48% of the U.S. hay production area was in drought, down from an autumn high of 63%. A year ago, that number was 35%.”
The percentage of hay and cattle areas affected by drought was much lower during the heart of the 2024 growing season.
“In June, just 8% of the cattle inventory and 6% of the hay production area were in drought,” Rippey says.
Parts of the Northwest and North Central regions of the U.S. are expected to see below average temperatures in early 2025, while the Southwest, Southeast and North Atlantic regions could see higherthan-average temperatures, as is expected with a La Niña.
“One thing to note is that there is often a fine line during La Niña winters between dry conditions on the southern Plains (like Texas) and wet weather in the mid-South (like Kentucky and Tennessee),” Rippey says.
The Northwest and Great Lakes regions are also projected to experience above-average precipitation levels. If a weak La Niña emerges, the Southwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. should expect to receive below-average amounts of precipitation.
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Thank you to all who reached out and prayed for those in the Southeast following Hurricane Helene. Due to its extensive damage and the opportunity to sell a large group of commercial cattle, we have made the decision to cancel our 2025 Annual Partners In Progress Sale. Thank you to all our customers and friends who made 2024 a record-setting year for us. May you be blessed in the new year! Your Southeastern source for quality Hereford, Angus, and Black Baldy Cattle
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Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny 6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055
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Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull & Heifer Sale
January 30, 2025 @ 1 p.m. (CST) at the Ranch 9 miles N.W. of Callaway, Neb.
Buy Bulls & Heifers you can count on … for volume, thickness, soundness, mothering ability, correctness, calving ease, and disposition. We are extremely particular about our herd, so that they will excel in so many economic ways for you.
Our Jan. 30 Sale Offering:
• 100 Bulls — Outstanding 2-year-olds and yearlings. All bulls are noted for high Carcass Traits and high Calving Ease.
• 60 Heifers — Yearlings. All noted for high Carcass Traits.
• Delivery — Bull insurance — Volume discounts.
• Sires of sale offering include: Cooper 0140H, 0186H, 2126K, 1117J and 138J; Rutledge 87G; Baumgarten 9102; Fenton 620H, Nixdorff 20J. Sale is live in our sale barn as well as online at The Livestock Link. Register early to ensure you are approved to bid when you want to.
Videos posted mid-January.
John & Mary Ridder Family Callaway, Nebraska 308-836-4430 Office 402-450-0431 Cell mailbag@ridderrranch.com www.ridderranch.com
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
Aegerter named director of seedstock marketing Kane Aegerter, Kansas City, Mo., joined the American Hereford Association (AHA) and Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) staff as the director of seedstock marketing on Dec. 11. He assumes the role of Joe Rickabaugh, long-time AHA director of seedstock marketing, who is retiring Feb. 1.
Kane Aegerter
exhibiting cattle and served on the American Junior Shorthorn Association board of directors.
Breed improvement adopted changes and initiatives
A Nebraska native, Aegerter studied animal science with a business option at Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of the livestock judging team, and graduated in 2021. He also holds a minor in agricultural economics and real estate appraisal.
Aegerter served as a beef sales specialist at Boviteq for more than three years and completed two summer internships with the company. He was named the hiring manager for the summer internship program during his tenure and joined the organization’s international committee in 2023, helping oversee the development of opportunities abroad. At Boviteq, he was heavily involved in client recruitment and retention, creating strategies and budgets and traveling to stock shows and trade shows.
He is no stranger to the livestock industry — Aegerter has helped manage Aegerter Cattle Co., a seedstock Shorthorn operation, and Aegerter Marketing Services, a familyowned sale management business, since 2014. He also grew up
“I am thrilled to join the rich legacy of the AHA, representing a breed with such a historic impact on the cattle industry,” Aegerter says. “The dedication, expertise and passion of the ranchers and breeders who have built and sustained this historic breed are truly inspiring. I am equally grateful to work alongside such a talented and committed staff, and I look forward to collaborating with this exceptional community to support their efforts and advance the continued success of the Hereford breed.”
In his role as the director of seedstock marketing, Aegerter will serve as the manager of HPI and be responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational insight while working closely with AHA staff to develop consistent branding across all AHA entities. He will build customer relationships and work with AHA staff to coordinate and manage the National Hereford Sale and other events.
“We are excited to welcome Kane to the team,” says Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “Having spent his entire life in the cattle industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. His understanding of the industry, paired with his background and experience in promotion and marketing, will be an invaluable asset to HPI and the AHA.”
Aegerter can be contacted at kaegerter@hereford.org or 402-641-8699.
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 Hereford.org/ Hereford-Handbook
Hall of Fame/Hall of Merit nominations due May 5
Nominations for the AHA’s prestigious Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit are now open and due May 5. Deserving recipients for the 2025 induction will be honored at the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City in October.
The Hall of Fame honor recognizes Hereford breeders who have dynamically influenced the direction and advancement of the breed. The Hall of Merit commends individuals who have greatly influenced the cattle industry.
You may submit your nomination online by going to Hereford.org. You will find the
nomination forms under the “About” tab. Contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org or 816-842-3757 for more information about submitting your nomination.
Century and Golden Breeder nominations due June 1
Celebrating generational Hereford breeders is a highlight during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference. The Century Breeder recognition honors families and operations in the Hereford business for 100 years. Golden Breeders recognizes those in the business for 50 years. You will find the nomination form at Hereford.org, along with a list of those previously recognized. For questions or more information, contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org.
Spring herd inventory deadline Don’t miss the spring 2025 early-bird inventory deadline of Jan. 15. If you are a MyHerd user, your inventory is available to view, edit and submit on your MyHerd. If you are not a MyHerd user, your inventory was mailed to you in late November. Inventories submitted between Jan. 16–Feb. 28 will be charged the standard inventory rates. Any inventories submitted after March 1 will incur a $2 per head surcharge on every female maintained on the inventory. Remember, MyHerd users can log in anytime to view and update the 2025 spring inventory.
2025 AHA/HPI communications internship applications open
The AHA and 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.
Commercial programs
Johnson joins AHA as commercial marketing representative Trevor Johnson, Centerville, S.D., joined the AHA as a commercial marketing representative on Jan. 2.
Johnson is a lifelong Hereford enthusiast and a southeast South Dakota native. He has a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from Kansas State University (K-State), where he was also a member of the national champion meat animal evaluation team and involved with the Center for Risk Management Education and Research and the Beef Cattle Institute. Johnson completed two internships with Adams Land and Cattle, working in both the cattle operations and the corporate office.
He found a passion for the commercial cattle industry at a young age with help from the National Junior Hereford Association and programs like the Fed Steer Shootout. Upon graduation from K-State, Johnson returned to his family’s seedstock, feedlot and row-crop operation.
In his role with the AHA, Johnson will work alongside Association staff to advance the Hereford breed in the commercial sector through multiple outlets. From identifying and expanding marketing opportunities for feeder cattle and commercial females, to developing relationships with cattle feeders, order buyers and auction market representatives, Johnson will work to strengthen Hereford’s place in the commercial beef industry.
Doug and Maxine Gerber’s Hall of Fame Sketch
Our apologies to the Gerber family. We mistakenly shared the wrong sketch with the profile of 2024 AHA Hall of Fame inductees, Doug and Maxine Gerber, Richmond, Ind. This is the Bruce Huxol sketch that should have accompanied the Gerber’s profile in the December 2024 issue of Hereford World
“It is an honor to work alongside Team Hereford in serving commercial producers utilizing Hereford genetics,” Johnson says. “As the cattle industry navigates changes such as the national cow herd inventory or emerging sustainability-based revenue streams, I am optimistic that the breed is well poised to find opportunity for producers and remain a leader. I look forward to building connections with and serving commercial producers and breeders alike.”
Additionally, Johnson will represent the AHA at video sales, sale barn feeder specials and other industry events.
“We are excited for the opportunity to work with Trevor to develop and grow opportunities within the commercial industry,” says Trey Befort, AHA director of commercial programs. “I look forward to having such a bright young mind with a passion for Hereford genetics as a part of the team.”
Johnson can be reached at tjohnson@hereford.org.
Youth
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 he National Junior Hereford Association and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America 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.
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
EAST SIDE FARM
The Baldwins 2 Church View Rd. Millersville, MD 21108
Bill 443-871-0573 Tara 443-871-0520 ttlajacobs@aol.com Lindsey 443-306-3218
6470 Beverleys Mill Rd. Broad Run, VA 20137
Tyler Newman 540-422-1747
Bob Kube 540-347-4343 fauquierfarmllc@gmail.com
Bob Schaffer, Owner-manager 3320 Deer Track Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22551 540-582-9234
bob@deertrackfarm.com www.deertrackfarm.com
“Serving
Office 434-376-3567
Paul S. Bennett 434-941-8245
Jim G. Bennett 434-664-7935
Brian R Bennett 434-664-8309
Dalton G. Bennett 434-664-7946
Scott R. Bennett 434-660-7268 knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com
THOMAS HEREFORDS
Majority are Homozygous Polled • Registered Hereford Bulls • Available Private Treaty Call Bruce Thomas 406-544-1536 • Bruce@ThomasHerefords.com
CMF 1720 GOLD RUSH 569G ET
Reg#: P44108010 Polled 11/27/19
RST FINAL PRINT 0016
Reg#: P44178105 Polled 2/4/20
CHURCHILL KINGDOM 128J ET
Reg#: P44267937 Polled 1/12/21
RST 5051 SMALL TOWN KID 9023
Reg#: P44039432 Polled 2/6/19
DEVELOPING THE VISION 80 YEARLING AND COMING 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS
Offering ✓ Breeding Soundness Examined ✓ First-Year Breeding Season Guarantee ✓ Sight Unseen Guarantee ✓ Volume Discount ✓ Free Delivery within Montana Three Generations Strong! Richard & Shirley Bruce & Tammy 406-544-1536 Kurt & Jessica 406-239-5113
515 Ln. • Gold Creek, Montana bruce@thomasherefords.com
• BB 9444 Dauntless 109M is the result of the Rausch Pick of Females that we purchased at the Hereford Night in OKC in 2023. His smooth neck and shoulder, soft foot and soundness, combined with massive body make him an exceptionally complete package. His growth is evident as he is in the top 5% of the breed in EPDs in WW, YW, Carcass Weight and REA along with a CHB in the top 10%. His completeness, genetics and EPDs are a profound combination that will make for an exciting future herd sire in the Hereford breed.
MISSOURI BREEDERS
417-827-2163 cell duvallherefords@keinet.net Herdsman: Miguel Cifuentes 417-793-5082
Jeff and Stephanie Rawie
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
Matt, Barb, Makayla, Tye & Lauren 1071 C.R.
Selling 50 Bulls Private Treaty
Jim and Linda Reed
P.O. Box 126, Green Ridge, MO 65332 660-527-3507 • Fax 660-527-3379 reedent@iland.net • www.reedent.com
Brian, Samara and Terrell Reed 416 North Dr. Abernathy, TX 79311
Abramovitz and Terry Elwing Logan and Brianne Bishop 6969 Bass Ln. Columbia, MO 65201 573-864-6475 Cell 573-441-9951 Home/Fax telwing@gmail.com www.abracattleco.com
Marty Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 or 417-838-1482 (cell) Fax 417-948-0509 mvlueck@centurytel.net
Herefords on the Green Chips
Grand champion Hereford cattle were selected on the green chips in Louisville, Ky., during the 2024 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) on Nov. 19.
Judge Will Coor, Greenfield, Ohio, sorted through 152 head of Hereford cattle to find his champions.
Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., with a March 17, 2024, son of FTZS Dignified 104J.
HAWK RC Macy 307 ET
Grand and champion spring yearling female, Hadley, Wyatt and Blayne Dunklau, Wayne, Neb., with an April 24, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
“This has been absolutely incredible,” Coor said before selecting the grand champion female. “I hope you guys have enjoyed it as much as I have, because this is an opportunity and some cattle that I will forever remember.”
In the female show, Hadley, Wyatt and Blayne Dunklau, Wayne, Neb., won the grand champion banner with HAWK
Reserve grand and champion spring heifer calf, Riley Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill., with a March 4, 2024, daughter of FTZS Dignified 104J.
CFCC Maserati 253M ET Reserve grand and reserve champion spring bull calf, Jason Farmer, Brownstown,
Purple Proud Boy 50M ET
Grand and champion spring bull calf,
RGR Purple Lilibet 34M ET
RC Macy 307 ET, an April 24, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET from the spring yearling division. Riley Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill., captured reserve grand champion female honors with RGR Purple Lilibet 34M ET. The champion spring heifer calf is a March 4, 2024, daughter of FTZS Dignified 104J.
Purple Proud Boy 50M ET, shown by Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., was named the grand champion bull. Sired by FTZS Dignified 104J and born March 17, 2024, the winning entry was also selected champion spring bull calf. The reserve grand champion bull title went to Jason Farmer, Brownstown, Ind., and CFCC Maserati 253M ET, an April 20,
Additional division results
Champion cow-calf pair, Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., with WBS Advantage Wilma 006, a March 12, 2020, daughter of C&L Advantage M326 22S ET. She showed with a June bull calf by HNS STK Big League Hitter 011 at side.
2024, son of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET that also hailed from the spring bull calf division. Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., showed the champion cow-calf pair, WBS Advantage Wilma 006, 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. DF 300W Oz 1210 02D, shown by Durst Farms, Tipp City, Ohio, was named the reserve champion cow-calf pair. The female, an Aug. 8, 2016, daughter of STAR TCF Lock-nLoad 300W ET, was exhibited
Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Durst Farms, Tipp City, Ohio, with DF 300W Oz 1210 02D, an August 8, 2016, daughter of STAR TCF Lock-n-Load 300W ET. She showed with an August bull calf by TNM 9122 Vintage 122 at side.
alongside her August bull calf by TNM 9122 Vintage 122.
At the conclusion of the show, Purple Reign Cattle Co. was named premier exhibitor and breeder.
For full results from the NAILE national Hereford show, visit Hereford.org.
Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.
Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Chloe Rogers, Iowa City, Iowa, with OG CFCC Verity M4, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Champion junior heifer calf: Madelyn and Brynlee Thompson, Amity, Mo., with CW Bonnie 4002 ET, by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET.
Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Avery Sweeney, Vinton, Iowa, with BOY Harley M416 ET, by EXR Platinum 9200 ET.
Champion senior heifer calf: Morgan Riley, College Grove, Tenn., with GGSC Coral 103L ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Everly Foster, Niles, Mich., with LCC J16 Miss Swifty 75L ET, by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16.
Champion intermediate female: Mary Carter Shirley, Sparta, Tenn., with MCS Ozzie 323, by MCS Hot Topic 121.
Reserve champion intermediate female: Cara and Crew Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with DUNK Pumpkin 307L ET, by H Montgomery 7437 ET.
Reserve champion spring yearling female: Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan., with GS Rosemary L17 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Champion junior yearling female: Marlee Grannis, Flemingsburg, Ky., with GS Madisyn L04 ET, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Reserve champion junior yearling female: Madelyn and Brynlee Thompson, with CW CC Merlot 300 ET, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Champion senior yearling female: Lauren Wingler, Christiana, Tenn., with HPH 15A Phebe 123K ET, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Reserve champion senior yearling female: Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, S.C., with MTM FRC S7 Naomi 231 ET, by BR Seagram Seven 9181.
Champion junior bull calf: Lane Cady, New Windsor, Md., with SILO H18 Brandston 2404 ET, by BK Red River H18 ET.
Reserve champion junior bull calf: Adam and Sophia Taylor, Parkton, Md., with TVF Musketeer 3M, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
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.
Reserve champion senior bull calf: Adeline Sorgen, Convoy, Ohio, with Mr Kick’n Rox 023L, by UPS 7616 Sensation 0541.
Champion intermediate bull: Eubank Farms, Oblong, Ill., and Kaytlyn Harfst, Battle Creek, Mich., with HC Wolfman 306, by CRR 8Y Leverage 971.
Reserve champion intermediate bull: Wilson Stock Farm, Kensington, Ohio, with MML Joe Havoc 7L, by Purple MML Mayhem.
Champion yearling bull: Grimmel Girls Show Cattle, Jarrettsville, Md.; Wheeler Farm, Chickasha, Okla.; and Andrew Wolfrey, Jarrettsville, Md., with GGSC Checkmark 14L ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion yearling bull: Rylee Stockdale, Dayton, Pa., with SCC 3G Lionel 15L, by DS 10D Sensation 3G.
Champion senior bull: Mary Carter Shirley, with MCS Joker 922, by CRR 109 Catapult 322.
Reserve champion senior bull: Wayne Garber, Laurens, S.C., with GCC 2296 Bullet 401 260K, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Premier breeder and exhibitor: Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill.
NAILE Junior Hereford Champions Named
Hadley, Wyatt and Blayne Dunklau, Wayne, Neb., showed the grand champion female on Nov. 16 in Louisville, Ky., at the 2024 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE).
Judge Jon Sweeney, Cedarville, Ohio, evaluated 154 Hereford entries to select the champion females.
“You have one of the most respected breeds in the business,” Sweeney said before selecting the grand champion female. “To the young people out here that have chosen to exhibit Hereford cattle — I want you to know what this breed means to the show cattle industry and what it also means to the beef industry. These cattle are going to be the tools with which you improve your breed,
and you’re going to improve the cattle industry with that as well.”
The Dunklau family’s grand champion female, HAWK RC Macy 307 ET, is an April 24, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET that was first named champion spring yearling female. This champion heifer was named third-overall junior female of all breeds following Sunday’s supreme drive. Mary Carter Shirley, Sparta, Tenn., exhibited the reserve grand champion female, MCS Ozzie 323, a July 14, 2023, daughter of MCS Hot Topic 121 from the intermediate yearling female division.
To view full results from the NAILE junior Hereford show, visit Hereford.org.
Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.
Grand and champion spring yearling female,
an April 24, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve
HAWK RC Macy 307 ET
Hadley, Wyatt and Blayne Dunklau, Wayne, Neb., with
MCS Ozzie 323
grand and champion intermediate yearling female, Mary Carter Shirley, Sparta, Tenn., with a July 14, 2023, daughter of MCS Hot Topic 121.
ECR WHO MAKER 210 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} T/R BPF AMERICANCLASSIC 561CET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
P43645392 TFR PARIS 415 ET
C SPOT ON 6128 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
PRCC FIRE N ICE 008H {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
P44177092 PRCC FROSTIE 505C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
Ray Vandeveer 6261 Brubaker Rd. Salem, IL 62881
618-780-5153 or 618-547-3164 ravan52@hotmail.com
IL 61753
815-867-7333 yaleyoung@gmail.com
Michael Rd. Coulterville, IL 62237
Kent & Barb Burns 615-477-5668 618-521-3199
burnsherefords@gmail.com
Cattle for sale at all times
Elise: 217-621-6864 davehackett91@yahoo.com 35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664 bhrnds@speednet.com
Brent, cell 217-971-5897
Tuscola, IL 61953
Dave, Marcia & Elise Hackett
Dave: 217-621-1761
Steve Lorenzen 17696 E. 1825th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924
Jack and Sherry Lowderman
Monte, Carrie and Rhett Brent, Kris, Blake, and Morgan Cody and Abby P.O. Box 488 Macomb, IL 61455
Monte 309-255-0110
Kevin 217-454-5126 Lauren 217-521-8224 baffordfarms@gmail.com
Larry and Julie benherf@yahoo.com 217-737-5686
Chad, Becky, Noah, Caleb and Faith
605 CR 2300 N Dewey, IL 61840
chad@benedictherefords.com Chad - 217-246-5099
www.benedictherefords.com
ccowles@hereford.org Samantha, Todd, Rachel and Zach Parish 618-926-7388 parishfarmsherefords@gmail.com www.parishfarms.com
Adam Harms 217-369-3609 adamdharms@icloud.com www.lorenzenfarms.com
Floyd and Annette 815-712-5735
Chad, Erin, John and Ella 815-712-5739
LaSalle, IL 61301 c_herfs01@yahoo.com
info@lowderman.com www.lowderman. com
Lonny, Kim (Carney) and Riley Rhodes
18736 Cross Creek Rd. Carlinville, Il 62626 217-899-4104 Cell rhodesfarminc.kim@gmail.com
Cattle and Embryos for sale at all times
Margaret, Heather and Matt Breasbois
Paul, Christie, Cole and Andrew Johnston
989-859-0815 | mbreasbois1@gmail.com
Facebook: Breasbois Farms Hereford Cattle
Make sure to check our Facebook page for more information on our 2025 Michigan Beef Expo consignment, a Makers Mark x Contender daughter.
Charles Miller
616-291-3737
chuckmiller5606@gmail.com
Fred Miller
269-680-0858
Facebook: Miller Creek Farm
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6.5
L E33 GO KING 3229
L 0186 DOMINO 3212
CE
fertile, moderate sized cow.
L 9118 MAUER 3189
The ‘Mauer’ sons will impress you with their heavy muscled rear quarter. 3189’s dam sold in our cow sale to Hoffman Ranch where she is serving as an ET donor. Weaning index is 106.3 on her calves.
From the Field
In Passing
Perry Lee Teeter, 89, of Cleveland, N.C., passed Nov. 19, 2024.
He was born on Feb. 1, 1935, in Iredell County, North Carolina, to the late Willis Lee Teeter and Sylvia Correll Teeter.
Perry was a member of Prospect Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and elder. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air National Guard.
He was also a rodeo cowboy who won bull riding championships in his younger years, and he was a lifelong cattleman. Perry and his late wife, Doris, were very involved
in the Beef Leadership Youth Institute and were both involved with helping those in agriculture.
Perry was a director in American Polled Hereford Association and worked at Harris Teeter for 25 years. He loved his family and was actively involved in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives. He will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris Jane Teeter.
Those left to cherish his loving memory are his children, William “Lee” (Lura) Teeter and Walter Franklin (Ruth Lee) Teeter; brother, Charles Lavette (Brenda) Teeter; and grandchildren, Garrett, Justin, Austin, Rhett and Keanen.
James Russell Milligan, 71, Kings, Ill., passed Nov. 24, 2024.
Jim was born on April 3, 1953, the son of Robert J. and Ann M. (Miller) Milligan in Rockford, Ill.
Jim was a 1971 graduate of the Rochelle Township High School. He attended the University of Illinois, where he was part of the FarmHouse Fraternity and served on the meat judging team. He graduated in 1975 and then moved home to be part of the Milligan family farming business.
Jim lived life to the fullest. He spent most of his life farming and raising registered Hereford cattle. He was up many a night during calving season waiting for that little calf to be born. Jim could
be found every morning eating breakfast at Grubsteaker’s with all of the other regulars. He was just a farmer plain and simple. Jim was a member of the American Hereford Association and the Ogle County Beef Association. He was also a member of the Rochelle Lion’s Club and a Township Trustee.
Jim is survived by his three siblings: Mac (Grace) Milligan of Kings; Jacque (Bill) Rowland and Martha (Terry) Ashcraft both of Albuquerque, N.M.; four nieces and nephews: Lynzie (Nic Argibay) Rowland, Breanne (Josh) Hensley, Robert Ashcraft and Andrew Ashcraft; and greatnephew, Carter.
In addition to his parents, Robert and Ann, he is preceded in death by his niece, Kathryn “Kate” Nicole Milligan.
THAPOWERHOUSE
55th Annual PowerHouse
Hereford Show & Sale Sat., February 1, 2025
1PM | West Arena Fort Work Stock Show Grounds
Selling 127 Hereford and F1 Baldy Females from some of the most respected ranches in Texas. Showing and selling pens of 10. Some pens will offer option to split pen into groups of 5. Many of the females will sell with registration papers at the buyers request.
Deadline — Jan. 27, 2025 Print ready ads will be ACCEPTED IF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IS MET:
• Two generation pedigree (if multiple bulls — three or more on a page, then the full pedigree would be allowed to be replaced with a registration number)
• All EPDs
SPECS FOR PRINT READY ADS:
7.25” wide x 10.25“ tall
Live area: 6” x 9”
Trim size: 7” x 10”
• All award and genetic abnormalities — Example: {SOD,CHB}{DLF,IEF,HYF,MSUDF,MDF}
• Semen and certificate cost
• All bulls must be AI permitted
CATTLE available for private treaty
30+ BRED HEIFERS available
Private treaty with due dates from January to May.
OPEN HEIFERS available Many to top AI sires. 2024 BULL CALVES available
Sired by Profit, American Classic, Long Range and Big Country.
3 Lots Sell at the Wisc. Hereford Assn. Spring Sale
• March 1, 2025
Embryos available from multiple donors with matings to American Classic, Profit, Genesis, Majestic and Oshoto.
WISCONSIN HEREFORD BREEDERS
Starck Centur y Farm
Rick, Jenny, Ryder and Ricki Starck Cadott, WI
Cell: 715 313 3234
E-mail: starckfarm@gmail.com
100% AI sired herd and whole herd DNA tested!
Dave and Joyce Bevan
Jason, Jaclyn, Mya and Bianca Bevan 1681 Aust Rd. Platteville, WI 53818
Dave 608-732-3622
baconbranchbeef@outlook.com
Jackie 608-732-4251
HUTH Polled Herefords
Jerry, Maryann, Michael and Karl Huth W9096 County Trunk AS Oakfield, WI 53065 920-251-0281 jerry@huthcattle.com www.huthcattle.com
Investing, Breeding and Exhibiting Elite Hereford Cattle Eric 262-719-6902 Allison 262-751-6406 alisonsmith819@gmail.com Tessa, Makenna, Austin & Killian www.FourLeafCattle.com
OTTER CREEK
Polled Herefords
Chuck and Tracy Badertscher 4313 Cannonball Tr. Dodgeville, WI 53533
Ben and Gail Brancel 608-981-2003 brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com
Mark Friedrich and Family 1454 70th Ave. Roberts, WI 54028 715-760-2350
markfriedrich@yahoo.com
W13707 Hwy. 44 Brandon, WI 53919
Brent & Emma Hopp 920-266-6936 608-628-2330 hoppbre@gmail.com
Facebook @ H&H Cattle Farm
Eric, Rosie, Briana, Rhett and Madison Katzenberger Monroe, WI 608-214-1154 ekatz@tds.net
Nick and Lenore Katzenberger Pearl City, IL www.plumriverranch.com
N8494 110th St. Spring Valley, WI 54767
Fred 715-495-0837
fredlarson@mac.com
Easten 715-495-6233
Jerry 715-772-4566
www.larsonherefordfarms.com
HEREFORD NIGHT in OKC
Jan. 10, 2025
Oklahoma City, Okla.
One for everyone in this offering! The choice of the GKB PSC KGB Outlier 2-year-old cow, her Green JCS
Makers Mark heifer calf, a spring bred heifer sired by Loewen Genesis, and a Churchill Majestic fall bred heifer. Jensen Cattle retains the right to two (2) flushes on any of these females selling.
Lot 9A — Bred Cow — MCJ GFJ SAVANNAHS KARMA 26K ET (P44460791)
Lot 9B — Heifer — MJC GFJ MILLIE 21M (P44607526)
Lot 10 — Bred Cow — MJC GFJ SAVANNAHS LATTE 16L ET (P44501221)
DOB 2/8/2020, by NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E ET, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$88,000 — Huth E066 Thorena G080
DOB 5/13/2019, by Huth R007 Thor Z021, and a May bull calf, by H B Distinct, sold to GKB Cattle.
$36,000 — Huth F035 Mandy H029
DOB 4/26/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to Whispering Winds Farm, Independence, Mo.; and a May bull calf, by H B Distinct, sold to Nick Meagher, Antonito, Colo.
$21,500 — Huth D080 Mandy H001
DOB 4/5/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, and an April bull calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to GKB Cattle.
$20,750 — Huth C032 Destini K048
DOB 5/3/2022, by H B Distinct, sold to GKB Cattle; and an April bull calf, by GO King E33, sold to Jerrod Schleis, Two Rivers.
SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2024-25 fiscal year.)
SALE INDEX
$19,500 — Huth E064 Colleen H017
DOB 4/24/2020, by Huth FTF Torque C002, sold to Nick Meagher; and a May heifer calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Bremer Polled Herefords, Zumbro Falls, Minn.
$18,750 — Huth Destini K102
DOB 5/14/2022, by H B Distinct, sold to GKB Cattle; and a June bull calf, by Huth C049 Advance F083 J006, sold to Casey Jensen, Courtland, Kan.
$17,500 — Huth Z024 Ms Exede F035
DOB 4/24/2018, by Mohican THM Excede Z426, sold to Morris Hereford Farms, Carthage, Texas; and a May heifer calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J228, sold to Ellis Farms, Chrisman, Ill.
$16,500 — Huth Ms G097 Advance F083 J22
DOB 5/6/2021, by Huth 502 Advance D006 F083, and a May heifer calf, by Huth LHF Badger K021, sold to GKB Cattle.
$16,500 — Huth G028 Destini K004
DOB 4/18/2022, by H B Distinct, sold to GKB Cattle; and an April bull calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Martin Land & Cattle Trust, Richmond, Mo.
$14,750 — Huth X903 Miss Foremost C049
DOB 4/27/2015, by Genoa Foremost 12180, sold to MW Herefords, Fredonia, N.D.; and a May heifer calf, by KCF Bennett Trust B279 ET, sold to Maisy Folkman, Ixonia.
$14,000 — Huth C035 Shelly G029
DOB 4/29/2019, by JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET, sold to Slash EV Ranch LLP, Rifle, Colo.; and a May bull calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to S&H Livestock, Roundsville.
$13,500 — Huth E062 Ms Torque F050 H101
DOB 6/3/2020, by Huth C038 Torque F050, sold to P&R Herefords, Leedey, Okla.; and a May bull calf, by H B Distinct, sold to Behnkes Reg Herefords, Wallace, Mich.
$12,250 — Huth F015 Mandy H043
DOB 4/29/2020, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, sold to GKB Cattle; and an April bull calf, by H B Distinct, sold to Curt Zimmerman, Highland.
$12,000 — Huth G097 Destini K070
DOB 5/11/2022, by H B Distinct, sold to GKB Cattle; and a May bull calf, by Huth C049 Advance F083 J006, sold to Coal Creek Land & Cattle, West Terre Haute, Ind.
Missouri Opportunity Sale
Sedalia, Mo. | Nov. 3
Auctioneer: Jesse Bolin
Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh
Lots Gross Average
5 bulls $11,300 $2,260
34 females $111,250 $3,272
39 overall $122,550 $3,142
4 comm. heifers $12,600 $3,150
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$5,000 — B Ladysport 4365
DOB 1/2/2024, by K&B Tycoon 960G ET, consigned by Bradshaw Ranch, La Belle, sold to Kevin Edwards, Waxahachie, Texas.
$4,800 — 5-D G16 Gigi 2307L
DOB 1/22/2023, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, consigned by 5-D Herefords, Berryville, Ark., sold to Doss Hereford Farms, Smithville.
$4,200 — Mead Z0331 Of H086 T289
DOB 12/25/2022, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Wood Land & Cattle, Raymondville, sold to Tammy Adam, Lathrop.
$4,200 — PRF 1015 Miss Rylee 409M
DOB 2/7/2024, by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET, consigned by Phillips-Renner Farms, Richmond, sold to Yankee Hereford Farms, Warrensburg.
$3,900 — CSR 20J Ester 619G 26L
DOB 1/22/2023, by SR Expedition 619G ET, consigned by Craig and Natalie Reed, Green Ridge, sold to Jon Cregger, Jefferson City.
Big League Genetics
Ft. Cobb, Okla. | Nov. 9
Auctioneers: Dustin Layton, Joel Birdwell
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
3
TOP BULL LOTS
$25,000 — 77 Take Off 12H L34 ET
DOB 4/13/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Double Seven Ranch LLC, Ft. Cobb, sold to GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas.
$25,000 — 77 Prodigy 48H L38 ET
DOB 4/13/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, consigned by Double Seven Ranch LLC, sold to GKB Cattle.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$45,000 — 77 Miss Key West 12H K26 ET
DOB 2/5/2022, by C Key West 0065, consigned by Double Seven Ranch LLC, sold to GKB Cattle.
$16,000 — BR Validated B413 5042 1620 DOB 1/24/2021, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, consigned by Birdwell Ranch, Fletcher, and a March bull calf, by Birdwell Red Rock 7098 1789ET, sold to Mitchell Ranches, Boswell.
$15,750 — 77 Miss Grady 69F 78H
DOB 12/11/2020, by Loewen Grady B42 G15 ET, consigned by Double Seven Ranch LLC, sold to Mitchell Ranches; and a November heifer calf, by RMB Double Steal 120K ET, sold to Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga.
$13,000 — 77 Miss Endure 30E H01 ET DOB 8/20/2020, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, consigned by Double Seven Ranch LLC, sold to Grassy Run Farms, Winfield, W.Va.; and a November heifer calf, by RMB Double Steal 120K ET, sold to TruLa-Da Ranch, Fieldon, Ill.
$13,000 — 77 Miss Red Cloud 12H M19 ET DOB 1/24/2024, by Churchill Red Cloud 0376H ET, consigned by Double Seven Ranch LLC, sold to Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont.
$11,000 — 77 Miss Endure 8F 72H
DOB 12/7/2020, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, consigned by Double Seven Ranch LLC, sold to GKB Cattle.
$9,650 — BR Validated 7759 8811 1670
DOB 3/3/2021, by BR Validated B413 1272 7759, consigned by Birdwell Ranch, sold to Tegtmeier Polled Herefords, Burchard, Neb.; and a March heifer calf, by Birdwell Red Rock 7098 1789ET, sold to Loewen Herefords, Waukomis.
Mid Atlantic Fall Bonanza
Harrisonburg, Va. | Nov. 9
Auctioneer: Dale Stith
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
3 bulls
46 females
49 overall
$10,900
$165,600
$3,633
$3,600
$176,500 $3,602
4 comm. heifers $11,450 $2,863
TOP BULL LOT
$5,100 — DTF Lexmark 4386 1J23
DOB 8/31/2021, by R Landmark 4386, consigned by Deer Track Farm, Spotsylvania, sold to Edward Emerson, Church Hill, Md.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$7,750 — DR Miracle H85 K06
DOB 3/28/2022, by KCF Bennett Reward H85, consigned by Dunrovin Farm, Crozet, and a September bull calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Grassy Run Farm, Winfield, W.Va.
$7,500 — DR Baroness Heidi 8300 J67 ET
DOB 9/12/2021, by Churchill Red Baron 8300F ET, consigned by Dunrovin Farm, and a September bull calf, by KCF Bennett Monument J338, sold to Grassy Run Farm.
$6,200 — CAM Emalines Oakley 1902
DOB 9/19/2019, by UPS Sensation 2504 ET, consigned by Greenview Farm Herefords, Patrick Springs, and a September heifer calf, by NJW 119E 87G Endorsement 216J, sold to Robert Johnson, Gordonsville.
$6,200 — CHF 514C Gal 3026
DOB 2/5/2023, by DM 714 8Y William 514C ET, consigned by Cottage Hill Farm, Petersburg, W.Va., and an April heifer calf, by NJW 76C 10W Whitmore 132E, sold to Triple C Farm, Edinburg.
$5,600 — Fountains 1729 Joyful 2110
DOB 2/22/2021, by NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E ET, consigned by Church View Farm Inc., Millersville, Md.,and a February heifer calf, by NJW 11B 173D Character 178J ET, sold to Matthew Livingston, Siler City, N.C.
DOB 1/18/2024, by RST Final Print 0016, consigned by Blacktop Farms, Mitchell, sold to Hollis Fawcett, Ree Heights; Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights; Delaney Herefords, Lake Benton, Minn.; and Atkins Herefords, Tea.
$11,000 — TB Miss Jackie M386
DOB 2/24/2024, by Stellflug Domino 9329 2106, consigned by Ty Bergh, Florence, sold to Ivy Fawcett, Ree Heights.
Barber Ranch
San Saba, Texas | Nov. 13
Auctioneer: Dustin Layton
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
TOP BULL LOTS
$26,000 — BR Cooper L070 ET
DOB 3/1/2023, by CL 1 Domino 1195J 1ET, sold to Rocking Chair Ranch, Ft. McKavett (1/2 interest).
$25,000 — BR Panhandle Drifter L002 ET
DOB 1/1/2023, by BR ER Big Country 007 ET, sold to Coby and Jamie Schacher, Dumas.
$20,500 — BR Belle’s Mark L170 ET
DOB 5/22/2023, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, sold to LT Cattle Co., Silver City, N.M.
$18,000 — BR Freight Train 3059
DOB 2/23/2023, by CL 1 Domino 1195J 1ET, sold to J+ Ranches, Huntsville.
$15,500 — BR E133 Affirmed 3083
DOB 3/10/2023, by BR Belle Air E133 ET, sold to Kel Cal, Ft. Sumner, N.M.
$15,000 — BR E133 Belleville 3012
DOB 1/4/2023, by BR Belle Air E133 ET, sold to John Scharbauer, Midland.
$14,000 — BR Star Power 3122
DOB 4/6/2023, by BR Belle Air E133 ET, sold to Dauer Herefords, Panhandle.
$14,000 — BR E133 Clark 3098
DOB 3/21/2023, by BR Belle Air E133 ET, sold to Jim Hill, Channing.
$14,000 — BR Steagull 3051
DOB 2/18/2023, by BR Charles Hutton 6033, sold to Kel Cal.
$14,000 — BR D594 Bandit 3137
DOB 4/27/2023, by KCF Bennett B716 D594, sold to Kent Dunbar, Big Spring.
$12,500 — BR E092 Rip Wheeler 3203
DOB 6/16/2023, by BR Rip Wheeler E092 ET, sold to Caleb Elliott, Ft. Sumner, N.M.
$12,000 — BR E092 Rip Wheeler 3202
DOB 6/16/2023, by BR Rip Wheeler E092 ET, sold to Caleb Elliott.
Harvie Ranching
Olds, Alberta | Nov. 13
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Reported in Canadian funds
Lots Gross Average
16.50 females $170,500 $10,333
25 embryos $29,750 $1,190
130 semen units $3,055 $24
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$31,500 — Harvie Ms Firefly ET 79M
DOB 2/2/2024, by NJW PMH Commitment 137J ET, sold to Lindskov LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D. (1/2 interest).
$18,500 — Harvie Ms Jade 45M
DOB 1/26/2024, by Land Makers Mark 2072ET, sold to Skyvirtu Ranch, Thorsby.
$11,500 — Harvie OVHF Ms Ronda 33M
DOB 1/22/2024, by Land Makers Mark 2072ET, sold to Edenburn Farms, Penfield, Ill.
$11,500 — Harvie Ms Marvel 84M
DOB 2/3/2024, by Land Makers Mark 2072ET, sold to Lian Mor Farms, Mono, Ontario.
$11,500 — Harvie VLE Riesling ET 59L
DOB 2/4/2023, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, sold to a Mexico buyer.
Hoffman Ranch/ Stellpflug Cattle Co.
Thedford, Neb. | Nov. 14
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
42 bulls
TOP BULL LOTS
$13,000 — XA 318 Sensation 360
DOB 3/29/2023, by XA Mr Sensation 5338, sold to McCracken Land and Cattle, Alva, Okla.
$12,000 — XA Sensation Desparado 332 DOB 3/16/2023, by Churchill Desperado 029H, sold to Earl Perkins Family, Wichita, Kan.
$11,000 — XA 1218 Sensation 376 DOB 1/6/2023, by Churchill Sensation 028X, sold to Case Ranch, Mertzon, Texas.
$11,000 — XA 806 Adv Domino 340 DOB 3/20/2023, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to Seth Miller, Merna.
$10,000 — Stellpflug High Time 3615 ET DOB 3/26/2023, by Gerber High Time H65, sold to Rob Holland, Bucyrus, Kan.
$10,000 — Stellpflug Game Plan 3518 ET DOB 1/6/2023, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Bill Kuehn, Heartwell, Neb.
$10,000 — Stellpflug Masterplan 3505 ET DOB 1/12/2023, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Lauer Farms, Gothenberg.
MG/4M
Woodville, Miss. | Nov. 16
Auctioneer: Josh Jasper
Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
28 bulls
$163,500 $5,839
20 females $99,200 $4,960
48 overall $262,700 $5,473
1 flush $5,750 $5,750
8 embryos $4,800 $600
101 comm. heifers $328,650 $3,254
TOP BULL LOTS
$10,250 — 4M Mr 88483 Advance 3182
DOB 3/27/2023, by /S Integrity 88483 ET, sold to LQR Cattle Co., New Iberia, La.
$9,500 — SFCC TRM Merit 3187
DOB 2/7/2023, by JW 1857 Merit 21134, sold to Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga.
$9,000 — 4M Mr Impact 0208 3117
DOB 12/24/2022, by KJ GKB 364C Impact 249J ET, sold to Glaze Herefords, Gilmer, Texas, and Steven Rader, Mt. Vernon, Texas.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$8,300 — 4M Miss Catapult to Win 997ET
DOB 12/16/2018, by CRR 719 Catapult 109, sold to Scott Hess, Iowa, La.; and a February heifer calf, by 4M Mr 5211 Cowboy 235ET, sold to Abigail Wilson, Roxie.
$8,300 — 4M Ms Pearly Dealer 2118ET
DOB 1/21/2022, by Walker KRM Dealer X51 140 666D, sold to Christian McNeil, Louin; and a January heifer calf, by Mohican THM Excede Z426, sold to Scott Hess.
Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn.
Cross Plains, Tenn. | Nov. 16
Auctioneer: Dale Stith
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
42 females $121,300 $2,888
46 overall $131,800 $2,865
15
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$5,600 — Walker JH Lassie 722 859F 192J
DOB 3/5/2021, by F Final Test 722, consigned by Walker Herefords, Morrison, sold to Steven Rader, Mt. Vernon, Texas; and a March heifer calf, by Pyramid Daybreak 9175, sold to Cardinal Creek Cattle Co., Willmar, Minn.
$3,900 — Ryan’s Pebbles R092
DOB 4/2/2022, by Boyd Power Surge 9024, consigned by Underwood Farms, Campbellsville, Ky., and an August heifer calf, by THM 81E Tank 1159 ET, sold to Henry McWhorter, London, Ky.
$3,900 — TMC 5200 8025 Lass K073
DOB 9/6/2022, by KCF Bennett C776 G461, consigned by TMC Land and Cattle Co. LLC, Wartrace, and an August heifer calf, by SHF Kongo G15 K178, sold to Pile Stock Farm, Cecilia, Ky.
$3,900 — SW Peggy 379 21
DOB 3/12/2021, by EFBeef X651 Tested A250, consigned by Webster Polled Herefords, Chestnut Mound, and a July bull calf, by RMB 87G 618G Whitlock 133K, sold to West Farms, Madisonville.
B&D Herefords
Odin, Kan. | Nov. 19
Auctioneer: Justin Stout
Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh
Lots Gross Average
30 bulls $172,500 $5,750
22 females $89,400 $4,064
TOP
BULL LOTS
$10,000 — B&D L1 Domino 353 ET
DOB 2/18/2022, by CL 1 Domino 9108G 1ET, sold to Delbert McCloy, Sunray, Texas.
$9,250 — B&D L1 Domino 311
DOB 2/4/2023, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Lee Butler, Virgil.
$9,000 — B&D L1 Domino 339
DOB 2/21/2023, by VSD L1 Domino 001ET, sold to Andy Kocher, Onaga.
$8,750 — B&D L1 Domino 334 ET
DOB 2/16/2023, by CL 1 Domino 9108G 1ET, sold to Delbert McCloy.
$8,000 — B&D L1 Domino 384
$297,250
$13,000 — XA 7068 Domino 346
DOB 3/16/2023, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to Tyler Lee, Thedford.
DOB 3/4/2023, by CL 1 Domino 8146F 1ET, sold to David Burdette, Cambridge.
Largent and Sons
Kaycee, Wyo. | Nov. 21
Auctioneer: Joe Goggins
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average
95 bulls $671,350 $7,067
TOP BULL LOTS
$22,500 — KL 728 Desert Explosion 355
DOB 4/1/2023, by Desert Explosion 728, sold to Stroh Hereford Ranch, Killdeer, N.D. (1/2 interest).
$13,500 — TP Desert Prime 340
DOB 4/3/2023, by OR TP Desert Prime, sold to Dunmire Ranch, McFadden (1/2 interest).
$11,000 — JL 728 Desert Explosion 379
DOB 4/10/2023, by Desert Explosion 728, sold to Shepherd’s Hill Farm, Reedsburg, Wis. (1/2 interest).
$15,000 — L3 9027 Desert Test 322
DOB 3/18/2023, by UPS Final Test 9027, sold to Lawrence Ranch, Buffalo (3/4 interest).
$14,000 — JL Desert Toro 323
DOB 3/18/2023, by OR TP Desert Prime, sold to Keenan Ranch, Ismay, Mont.
$13,500 — KL 728 Desert Explosion 370
DOB 4/8/2023, by Desert Explosion 728, sold to Pearson Ranch, Aladdin.
$12,000 — L3 Desert Toro 362
DOB 4/6/2023, by OR TP Desert Prime, sold to Bath Sisters, Tie Siding.
$12,000 — ML Desert Toro 353
DOB 4/1/2023, by OR TP Desert Prime, sold to Bauer Ranch, Union Center, S.D.
$11,000 — TP Mr. Final Test 332
DOB 4/5/2023, by UPS Final Test 9027, sold to Bauer Ranch.
$11,000 — L3 889 Desert Meloria 378
DOB 4/10/2023, by L3 Sir Meloria 889, sold to Greaves Land and Livestock, Preston, Idaho.
$10,000 — NL Desert Toro 414
DOB 8/7/2023, by OR TP Desert Prime, sold to Indian Meadows Ranch, Cheyenne.
$10,000 — L3 Desert Toro 409
DOB 7/27/2023, by OR TP Desert Prime, sold to Empire Ranch, Moorcroft.
DOB 3/10/2021, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, sold to Wayne Cook, Lucedale (3/4 interest).
$8,750 — KRM 502C One Call 4030 K207 ET DOB 12/8/2022, by BR Hutton 4030ET, sold to Mark Atwell, Bell City, La.
$7,500 — KRM G130 Rip D731 L22
DOB 1/26/2023, by KLD RW Momentum D731 ET, sold to Don Lee, Crystal Springs.
$7,500 — KRM E126 Kaboom E14 K160
DOB 10/1/2022, by Spearhead 22S Corps Commade14, sold to Joseph Dorrill, Ramer, Ala.
$7,500 — KRM G77 Sir 8682 K181
DOB 11/13/2022, by UPS Endure 8682, sold to Kirby Farms, Raymond.
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$21,000 — KRM E1 Gypsy Z210 G55
DOB 2/4/2019, by GV CMR X151 Mr 847 Z210, and a March heifer calf, by KRM 5036 Kaboom 173D J120 ET, sold to Bob Morris, Carthage, Texas.
$10,500 — UPS Miss Endure 9160
DOB 4/7/2019, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET, and an October bull calf, by NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET, sold to Gary Moore, Brenham, Texas.
$7,750 — KRM 606 Good Ol’ Girl F15 ET
DOB 1/21/2018, by Bar S LHF 028 240, sold to Jason Jones, Brandon; and a February heifer calf, by LRM F126 Mr Endure 8682 J165, sold to Mark Rodriquez, Raymondville, Texas.
$7,750 — KRM X337 Miss C18 G28
DOB 1/25/2019, by KRM 606 Realtime C18 ET, sold to Bryan Walters, Laurel; and a February heifer calf, by SHF Jetmore D287 J063, sold to Why-Oh-Why Farm, Mt. Hermon, La.
$7,500 — KRM S189 Miss Maternial E7
DOB 1/16/2017, by CMR GVP Mr Maternal 156T, sold to Dale Stith, Mayslick, Ky.; and a March heifer calf, by KRM 5036 Kaboom 173D J120 ET, sold to Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga.
$7,500 — KRM 606 BA Excuse You F65 ET
DOB 3/1/2018, by BR Belle Air 6011, sold to Brett Douchard, Wesson; and an April heifer calf, by SHF Knuckle H324 K252, sold to Jonathan Skinner, Little Rock.
Southern Partners in Performance
Union Grove, N.C. | Nov. 23
Auctioneer: Will Thompson Reported by: Tommy Coley
Lots Gross Average
29.50 bulls $164,750 $5,585
4 females $13,500 $3,375
33.50 overall $178,250 $5,321
45 comm. females
$110,800 $2,462
TOP BULL LOTS
$6,250 — Five Js Marlboro Man 3921 ET DOB 3/28/2023, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET, consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, sold to Adam Price, Cleveland (1/2 interest).
$9,500 — Five Js Bookie 3103
DOB 3/30/2023, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET, consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., sold to Bottomley Cattle Co., Ennice.
$8,250 — MF3C Excitment 33K
DOB 11/13/2022, by R Excitement 4356, consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, sold to Adam Summers, State Road.
$8,000 — 4B 272G Westbrook G903 K110
DOB 12/3/2022, by WHR 4B Feltons Plan 272G, consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, sold to Bottomley Cattle Co.
$7,750 — Five Js Outerbanks 2103
DOB 1/22/2023, by APH 4356 Colorado 15G, consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., sold to Bottomley Cattle Co.
$7,500 — MF3C Kessie 2296 32K ET
DOB 12/10/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, sold to Bar M Farms, Boomer.
$7,500 — MF3C American Classic 3L ET
DOB 1/12/2023, by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET, consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, sold to Charlie Ward, Independence, Va.
$7,500 — MF3C Montgomery 28K ET
DOB 9/28/2022, by H Montgomery 7437 ET, consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, sold to David Peterson, Hamptonville.
The Berry’s
Cheyenne, Wyo. | Nov. 25
Auctioneer: Joe Goggins
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average 68 bulls $526,000 $7,735
TOP BULL LOTS
$17,500 — B Big Valley 28L
DOB 3/27/2023, by YV 8Y Valleygrown ET 62G, sold to Grizzly Ranch, Walden, Colo.
$16,000 — B Kingdom 85L
DOB 4/6/2023, by Churchill Kingdom 128J ET, sold to Schaffer Ranch, Rock River.
$13,000 — B Big Valley 123L
DOB 4/23/2023, by YV 8Y Valleygrown ET 62G, sold to Lerwick Bros., Albin.
$12,000 — B Slammer 1L
DOB 3/16/2023, by B Slammer 50H, sold to Meyring Livestock Co., Walden, Colo.
$11,500 — B Big Valley 72L
DOB 4/2/2023, by YV 8Y Valleygrown ET 62G, sold to Bob Swift, Walden, Colo.
Able Acres
Wingate, Ind. | Nov. 30
Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman
Reported by: Corbin Cowles
Lots Gross Average
3 bulls $11,200
TOP FEMALE LOTS
$9,700 — AA HRD Sweet Enieda 097
DOB 4/21/2020, by AA Encore 641, sold to Joe Hodson, Rushville; and a February bull calf, by Land Profit 2034ET, sold to Leising Herefords, Connersville.
$7,250 — HB AA Drea 3022
DOB 2/17/2023, by AA HRD Drake 018, sold to Joe Hodson.
$7,000 — AA HRD Leann 309
DOB 1/21/2023, by KJ BJ 309C Leader 182F, sold to Acorn Ridge Farms, Shoals.
$6,000 — HB/AA Ms Reload 8832
DOB 1/5/2018, by LaGrand Reload 80P ET, sold to Elaine Sigo, Lafayette.
$5,000 — HB AA Acacia 4727
DOB 4/10/2024, by HB AA Achieve 1718, sold to Claire Bailey, Battle Ground.
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
Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800
Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May
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
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
marciamick3@gmail.com sonomamountainherefords.com
WEIMER
CATTLE COMPANY
GEORGIA
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
W. 500 S. Jerome, ID 83338
Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221
Alex & Alison Mih, and Mariam Mih P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • 620-212-3250 cell amih@mmherefords.com Breeding
Jason’s cell 574-209-6470
cjlaudy@fourway.net www.laudemanfamily.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!
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
Andy and Betsy Beck 765-522-3396 home • 765-720-1696 Andy cell Cody Beck 765-719-1622 Cody cell • beck.3396@gmail.com Gustafson Herefords
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
KENTUCKY
Robert and Susan Botkin
1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086 859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net
Cattle for Sale at All Times
6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055 Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718 www.boydbeef.com
Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper 1011 Driftwood Lane Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Cell 270-668-7126 Fax 270-735-9922 bchambliss@priorityapproval.com
6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055
MATHENY HEREFORDS
Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny amathenyherefords@gmail.com
TUCKER STOCK FARMS
John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301
Registered Angus and Polled Herefords BULLS ALWAYS FOR SALE
SCH Polled Herefords
Samuel C. and Linda Hunter • 301-824-4771 13651 Newcomers Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742
HERD SIRES: KCF Bennett York D377, KCF Bennett D367 G391, KCF Bennett 776 G413 and SCH Sensation D503 G4
MICHIGAN
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”
Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com
MINNESOTA
David and Lorie Kitchell Family
Matthew & Darci, Dawson and Dutton Kitchell 3471 State Hwy. 200 • Ada, MN 56510-9260 701-799-7690 • www.dakitchfarms.com
Jerry and Shelly Delaney & Family 2071 C.R. 101 • Lake Benton, MN 56149 507-368-9284 • 507-820-0661 Jerry cell jdh@delaneyherefords.com • www.delaneyherefords.com
Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO Owner: Al Bonebrake
Polled Herefords
eastsidehereford@comcast.net
Visitors welcome!
Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com
Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com
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
32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 findleyfarms@gmail.com 2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics BULLS
HIGH PRAIRIE FARM
Gregg and Denver Alsup 18 Alsup Ln. Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-766-6801 gailalsup@gmail.com
Journagan Ranch
AGRICULTURE
Marty D. Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 • Cell 417-838-1482
Eric, Jr.
417-860-7151
Eric & Kami 417-737-0055
SPHHerefords@outlook.com
MONTANA
26 Years Line 1 Genetics
CURLEW Cattle Company
J Bar E Ranch Since 1898
Arvid and Linda Eggen 406-895-2657 Box 292 • Plentywood, MT 59254 jbare@nemont.net
Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@gmail.com
18 N Fork Road Townsend, MT 59644 (406) 422-6464 info@schockherefordranch.com
HERDSMAN: Dallas Casqueira (406) 461-4698
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
Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859 Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096 Office 308-645-2279
www.ehlkeherefords.com
BULLS For Sale in the Spring Howard Moss 895 Whitetail Rd., Whitehall, MT 59759 406-287-9947 Feddes Herefords
575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621 616 Pecan Dr., Ft. Sumner, NM 88119 LaMoyne and Opal Peters Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant Ephesians 2:20
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 or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O. Box 186 806-868-4661 or 806-570-9554 Miami, TX 79059 breeder@amaonline.com
Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com
9 miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21
Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com
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
UTAH
Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com
JB Herefords
3847 W. 2200 S. • Wellsville, UT 84339 www.jbherefords.com
Billy Jensen 435-764-2422 Kyson Smith 435-421-9032 jbherefords@gmail.com Jensen Brothers Herefords – Since 1920
Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com www.johansenherefords.com Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979
Jake Rees 801-668-8613 Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747 Herefords & Angus ReesCattle.com reescattle@gmail.com
2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050
VIRGINIA
Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office Featuring Polled Descendants of J215 Thistle Tree Farm
1943
SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY “The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA
WISCONSIN
Marty, Shannon, Matt and Derrick Wilcox 17912 S. Hwy. 195 Spangle, WA 99031 509-953-2535 – Marty www.wilcoxfamilycattle.com
4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161 texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org
Bill Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com
LARGENT and SONS
Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Sale Date – Nov. 16, 2023 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com
Lazy JM Ranch
Polled Herefords and Angus Raising Herefords since 1967 Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524 Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com www.mcclunranch.com
Private Treaty Sales and Annual Production Sale in April
Selling Herefords for 80 years P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933 Dale 307-780-8232 Ron 307-747-3897
Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October
Ochsner-Roth Cattle Co. Blake: 307-532-3282
BW: 307-575-6772
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.
JANUARY
4 Greater Midwest Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage, Ill.
8 Superior Livestock Auction Bellringer, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Brent, Robin, Dylan and Nicole 2169 290th Ave. DeWitt, IA 52742 563-357-9849 bapete@iowatelecom.net
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1,
40 Reg. Hereford Bulls n 30 Walker-Influenced Commercial Females Featuring handpicked lots from our guest consignors: Blazer Farms n Dry Creek Farms
How Do We Define Legacy?
Is it what we were given or what we want to leave behind?
Is our legacy in the land, the cattle, or the family, friends and people we’ve impacted?
Can it not be all of them?
The legacy we want to leave for our land is that it be fertile, healthier, and better nurtured than we found it.
The legacy we want to leave for our cattle is to always consider the genetics and breeding efficiency that can improve another’s cow herd.
The legacy we want to leave for the people is of character and resiliency, with a respect for our past, an appreciation of the present, and a plan for the future.
After 70 years, the future at FLAT STONE LICK will now pass to the hands of our family.
Under the direction of the fourth generation, the farm will continue and evolve, breeding Hereford cattle and caring for the land. It is our belief that we have created a legacy to allow it to succeed.
We ask for your support during our transition, just as you have done in the past.
