March 2023 Hereford World Magazine

The voice of the American Hereford Association | March 2023

• As much total body dimension as any bull we have raised!

• Homozygous polled!

• Ideal color and pigment, perfect feet, big scrotal, easy disposition.

• His beautiful young dam has a tight udder with small teats.

• Cow family is terrific and has produced many breed leading sires.

• Semen will be offered in 2024.

18 | What’s

Association News and Events Nominations open for AHA Board of Directors and the Hall of Fame/Hall of Merit.

20 | Communications Corner

Join the Hereford Conversation Messaging in 2023 centered around sustainability and historic opportunity.

28 | Performance Matters

Balanced Excellence National Reference Sire Program continues identifying promising new sires.

Other Features

17

Bright Lights, Big City

49

24

2023 Junior National Hereford Expo Schedule

Celebrating History

CK Ranch named the first inductee into the Yards Hall of Fame. —

Excitement was in the air during the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, as cattlemen and women showed more than 500 head of Hereford cattle on the red dirt Jan. 4-7 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Find the champions from the junior female, pen, bull and female shows, results from the National Hereford Sale and more beginning on Page 49. page

36 The Growing (Global) Demand for Hereford

Continued investment in genetic evaluation will build upon the predictions’ accuracy and growing demand for the Hereford breed. — by Jamie T. Courter, Ph.D.

40 Walk the Walk

Add value to your operation through BQA certification. — by Sydnee Shive

44 Colostrum 101

Plan ahead to ensure success. — by Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM

86

Black Baldy Heifers Top NWSS Commercial Sale

Buyers chose from an elite group of bred heifers. — by Wes Ishmael

88

Herefords on the Hill

Champions named at the 2023 National Western Stock Show.

in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Cover photo: “Looking Ahead” by Sydnee Shive, taken at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress

World’s Perspective

by Sydnee Shive

People Matter

It’s all about the people.

Time and time again, I go back to this phrase: It’s all about the people. Whether it comes to mind while sitting in a set of bleachers at a livestock show, in a fold-up chair at an auction or at my desk in Kansas City – it’s always about the people.

People often help pave your way to success. Whether it’s a sale, show, event or publication – people make it happen. What good is a sale without any buyers? What good is a magazine without any readers? Or an event without any attendees? You get the point.

People are also there to help you get back up when you’re knocked down. They provide a listening ear, a hand to grab or a shoulder to cry on. Your connections, your friends and your people — matter.

Growing up, my family bought cattle from the same place year after year because while we appreciated the quality of the stock, we also firmly believed in and loved the people behind the livestock. I’m sure that same scenario is true for countless breeders and buyers across the country.

It’s like eating at your favorite local restaurant or shopping at your local hardware store. Even if their prices are a little higher, your dollar goes toward their child’s basketball uniform or their family’s groceries, and it just means a little more.

And year after year, people make events like Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) a success. Individuals spend months preparing their livestock to attend shows in hopes of reaching the winner’s circle. People make every aspect of these events a success, from preparing the cattle, to stepping into the showring and bidding in the accompanying Hereford sales.

In this issue

In the March 2023 issue of the Hereford World, you’ll find coverage from the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla., and the NWSS in Denver, Colo. Breeders and individuals were honored in both Oklahoma City and Denver with awards commemorating their dedication to the Hereford breed and improving the livestock industry. Kyle Lemmon, Manchester, Md., was named the 2023 Hereford Herdsman of the Year, accomplishing a goal he’s had since he was 9 years old. His story can be found on Page 62. C.K. Ranch and the John J. Vanier family were chosen as the first inductee into the NWSS Yards Hall of Fame, celebrating the effort they poured into making the NWSS the iconic livestock show it is today. Their story can be found on Page 24.

The National Hereford Sale, Hereford Night in OKC, grossed a whopping $583,000, while F1 black baldy females topped the inaugural Maternal Merit Sale at the NWSS. Champions were crowned in the Jim Norick Arena and on the Hill. Breeders gathered in both cities to exhibit their very best; it was a jam-packed couple of weeks.

It’s a rewarding time of the year, with breeding decisions made months or years in advance finally hitting the ground, while others find a new home and head to work for other herds. March is also a busy time of year, and now is the time to rely on your people. Between bull sales, calving and all the other madness that tends to come along with springtime, it can be tough. But that’s what your people are there for.

Sydnee Shive is the managing editor of Hereford World. She can be reached at sshive@hereford.org.

| American Hereford Association

Address: 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153

816-842-3757 • Fax 816-243-1314 hworld@hereford.org • Hereford.org

AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa

Vice president

Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo.

Directors

Term expires 2023

Whitey Hunt, Madison, Ga.

Becky King-Spindle, Moriarty, N.M.

Term expires 2024

Jerome Ollerich, Winner, S.D.

Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va.

Term expires 2025

Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas

Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio

Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo.

Term expires 2026

Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.

Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Executive vice president

Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org

Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement

Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org

Chief financial officer

Leslie Mathews, lmathews@hereford.org

Director of records department

Stacy Sanders, ssanders@hereford.org

Director of youth activities and foundation

Amy Cowan, acowan@hereford.org

National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant

Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org

Associate director of youth marketing and education

Chloé Fowler, cfowler@hereford.org

Education and information services coordinator and records supervisor

Laura Loschke, lloschke@hereford.org

Director of communications and digital content

Taylor Belle Matheny, tmatheny@hereford.org

Audio-visual specialist

Kelsey Vejraska, kvejraska@hereford.org

Office assistant and event coordinator

Emily Wood, ewood@hereford.org

| Certified Hereford Beef Staff

President and chief executive officer

Amari Seiferman, aseiferman@herefordbeef.org

Brand manager

Ty Ragsdale, tragsdale@herefordbeef.org

Marketing manager

Brenyn Burkholder, bburkholder@herefordbeef.org

| Commercial Programs

Director of commercial programs

Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org

Commercial marketing partner - Western Region Jake Drost, jdrost@hereford.org

| Hereford World Staff

Director of field management and seedstock marketing

Joe Rickabaugh, jrick@hereford.org

Production manager

Caryn Vaught, cvaught@hereford.org

Executive editor

Wes Ishmael, wishmael@hereford.org

Managing editor

Sydnee Shive, sshive@hereford.org

Assistant editor

Katie Maupin Miller, kcommunicates@gmail.com

Advertising coordinator

Alison Marx, amarx@hereford.org

Creative services coordinator

Bailey Lewis, blewis@hereford.org

Editorial designer/assistant

Cindy Himmelberg

Graphic designers

Sharon Blank and Teri Wolfgang

Contributing writers

Jamie T. Courter, Ph.D. and Lindsay WaechterMead, DVM

| Field Staff

Western Region – Colt Cunningham Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ore., Utah and Wash. P.O. Box 15887, Boise, ID 83715 918-978-8779, ccunningham@hereford.org

Mountain Region – Kevin Murnin

Colo., Mont., N.D., Wyo., and western Canada P.O. Box 105, Worden, MT 59088 406-853-4638, kmurnin@hereford.org

North Central Region – Contact Joe Rickabaugh Kan., Minn., Neb., S.D., and central Canada

Upper Midwest Region – Noah Benedict Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. 605 CR 2300 N., Dewey, IL 61840 217-372-8009, noahb@hereford.org

Southwest Region – Cord Weinheimer Ark., La., N.M., Okla. and Texas 5303 Greenbriar Rd., Madisonville, TX 77864 830-456-3749, cweinheimer@hereford.org

Eastern Region – Tommy Coley

Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 1284 Stage Coach Rd., Sewanee, TN 37375 815-988-7051, tcoley@hereford.org

advertising representative

Central Region – Joe Rickabaugh Iowa, Mo. and eastern Canada 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410, Kansas City, MO 64153 785-633-3188, jrick@hereford.org

Northeast Region – Contact the AHA Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., R.I., Vt.

Seedstock production doesn’t end at the ranch gate. Transparency and constant communication with our customers are priceless in our pursuit of adding value to beef cattle. We continue to focus on a balance of economic traits, from calving ease to carcass. Our

by Jack Ward

Hereford Shines in Oklahoma City and Denver Breed Focus

Pride was earned every step of the way.

Hereford breeders and exhibitors did the breed proud at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver. Both featured extraordinary cattle quality, incredible enthusiasm and strong sales reflecting the breed’s increasing momentum.

Attendance was noticeably higher than last year’s attendance throughout each event. It was inspiring to see both Hereford breeders and producers from outside the breed watching, studying and searching for genetics that might be useful in their programs. Observers included more international guests than in the past. In fact, they were among the buyers of the standout offering in this year’s National Hereford Sale.

Speaking of which, a huge thanks go to the consignors and buyers for making the sale a tremendous success.

Enhanced commercial focus

The pen and carload shows at both events always provide the opportunity to showcase the breed to commercial cow-calf producers. Interest and attendance were strong. As well, the American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors’ decision last spring to channel more resources toward commercial promotion was obvious.

The AHA worked with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) to promote the Cattlemen’s Congress pen show to commercial producers in Oklahoma and surrounding states. This included serving Certified Hereford Beef ® (CHB) steak sandwiches during the pen show. The OCA staff cooked and served 500 ribeye steak sandwiches supplied through CHB partner 4T’s Family Market, Hennessey, Okla. Additionally, the AHA thanks WW Manufacturing for donating the working chute that was raffled off during the pen show. More than 300 signed up for the raffle. You had to be in attendance to enter and win.

Similarly, the AHA supplied CHB tri-tip for the inaugural Stockyards Beef Festival at the NWSS. The Stockyards Beef Festival shared various branded beef samples with participants, each paired with a specific wine. The main draw was an offering of an elite female from the Hereford, Charolais, Simmental and Angus breeds.

Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont., offered an incredible open yearling heifer from the heart of their program. She sold to an international buyer for more than $50,000.

Along with the Beef Festival, the AHA helped support and promote the National Western’s inaugural Maternal Merit commercial replacement heifer sale. It featured 20 AI-bred heifers each from five leading producers — black baldy, Angus, Balancer, Red Angus and SimAngus. Hermes Livestock of Washington County, Colorado, consigned the black baldies, which garnered the highest average of the groups. Congratulations to the Hermes family, and thanks to all who helped sponsor this event.

CK Ranch in the Yards Hall of Fame

A special Denver highlight came when CK Ranch, John J. Vanier Family, Brookville, Kan., was named the first inductee into the NWSS Yards Hall of Fame.

CK Ranch exhibited carloads of Hereford bulls over many decades and had tremendous success. Beginning in 1951, CK Ranch exhibited the grand champion carload eight times in a 14-year span. Today, the Vanier family continues to make an incredible impact on the beef industry and remains extremely supportive of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America and the AHA.

Special sections in this issue of Hereford World offer a taste of the action from an incredible two weeks for the Hereford breed.

Jack Ward is the executive vice president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at jward@hereford.org.

Member

Service

by Laura Loschke

Back to Basics — Registration Know-How

It’s time to start thinking about registering those spring calves. When a calf’s registration forms are missing required information, the calf’s registration is placed on hold until the correct information or data is provided by the breeder. Keep the following tips in mind to ensure the registration process goes smoothly and quickly.

Registration tips

First, you must have an active, up-todate membership with the American Hereford Association (AHA) in order to register calves. This means your annual membership has been renewed and your member service fee has been billed.

The conception date (or embryo recovery date, for embryo transfer [ET] calves) determines the breeder of the calf, and the owner of the cow at the time of birth determines the calf’s original owner.

When registering ET calves, a recipient dam can only be entered if the recip cow is a registered

Hereford dam. If it is a commercial dam, that field must be left blank. Whoever owns the dam at the time of birth must register the calf. If a calf is purchased at the side of the dam, the original owner of the calf must register the calf and transfer it to the new owner. If the dam has been transferred recently, pay close attention to the transfer date on the dam, to determine who should register the calf. There can be only one breeder listed for an animal. There cannot be multiple breeders listed. If the dam is multiply owned, pay close attention to which owner is listed as the breeder. You can choose to change who is listed as the breeder between the owners, but it must be one of the owners of the dam at the time of conception.

If a dam is multiply owned at the time a calf is born, the calf can only be registered in one of the original dam owner’s names. If the calf needs to be registered to all the owners that are listed for the dam, the calf must be registered to one owner, and then transferred to all owners that should be listed on the calf’s papers.

Tattoos are a requirement at the time of registration. It is not required in both ears, but the calf must be tattooed in at least one ear, and that tattoo must be reported to AHA at the time of registration. The tattoo is up to you, the breeder; but remember, the tattoo must be

Member cattle registration fees

a combination of numbers and/or letters only — no symbols can be used in the tattoos.

The herd ID of the calf must be unique to each individual calf. No two animals in the same herd can have the same herd ID. An easy way to do this is simply make the herd ID the same as the animal’s tattoo. This is common practice with most breeders.

Registration fees are calculated based on the age of the calf when it is submitted for registration. Remember, registering your calves electronically — either through MyHerd, HerfNet or imported files from Herd Management programs (CattleMax or GEM) — saves you money. See the table for calf registration rates.

Happy to help

Having trouble navigating MyHerd? Visit Hereford.org/member-services to view more than 20 tutorials that show you the ins and outs of MyHerd or contact AHA customer service at 816-8423757. To sign up for MyHerd, email your member number to myherd@hereford.org.

Laura Loschke is the records supervisor and education and information service coordinator of the American Hereford Association. She can be reached at lloschke@hereford.org.

Photo by Lori Kaczmarek

16B11C 60D 60D, the dam of Walk-Off, was the Lot 1 feature in the 2021 Big League Genetics commanding $25,000 to Duff Cattle Co. & Sadler Ranches.

Global Demand Grows CHB Bites

support,” says Dahlia Peters, A.S. Bryden & Sons assistant food service manager.

Consumers on the Caribbean Island of Antigua are the most recent consumers to enjoy Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) via the program’s newest partner, A.S. Bryden & Sons [Antigua] Ltd., the largest marketing and distribution company in Antigua. Known as Brydens, the company introduced Certified Hereford Beef on the island in December. The U.S. Meat Export Federation and CHB staff were on hand for the launch.

“We at Brydens are excited to partner with the Certified Hereford Beef program, a brand with an inspiring story, extremely high standards and backed by exceptional customer service

Brydens is known for its strong relationships with trade organizations, superior product offering and partnerships with internationally established brands.

The CHB brand aligns perfectly with Brydens’ mission to provide highquality beef that will shine on the menus of the Antiguan restaurants they service.

Amari Seiferman, CHB president and CEO, showcased CHB to more than 50 of Brydens’ top customers and chefs during the introductory event hosted by the marketing and distribution company. She shared a presentation about the CHB brand and the creative solutions it can provide to restaurant partners.

“We were honored to introduce the brand to Brydens’ top customers and educate them on the compelling story and value the brand can bring to their restaurants,” Seiferman says. “We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Brydens and are excited about the quality and support our brand brings to their product offering.”

David Browne, executive sous chef, prepared a delicious sampling of CHB tri-tip, skirt steak, T-bone steaks and strip loins for those attending the event.

“Chef David’s expertise and unique blend of flavor combined with the unmatched quality of Certified Hereford Beef provided an exceptional eating experience for the customers,” Seiferman says.

The Brydens’ team learned about the CHB brand when they visited the American Hereford Association office in Kansas City, Mo., last year. During their visit the team learned about the premium quality and differentiation behind the CHB brand. The visit influenced their decision to partner with CHB and import the brand to provide a high-quality product to their food service customers.

“The CHB team’s hands-on approach has been encouraging, and we can foresee Certified Hereford Beef as a pillar of excellence and quality received by businesses and households in Antigua and Barbuda,” Peters says.

For more information about Certified Hereford Beef, visit CertifiedHerefordBeef.com or email info@herefordbeef.org

“CHB Bites” is a column designed to keep you in-the-know about the Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) program. To get involved with CHB on social media, search Certified Hereford Beef on Facebook and Pinterest, or @certifiedherefordbeef on Instagram.

Certified Hereford Beef® brand launched in Antigua

Liz Wunderlich, U.S. Meat Export Federation Caribbean representative, prepares CHB at the launch in Antigua.

English Harbour in the south of Antigua is where the Royal Navy established a base of operations in the 18th century.

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Hammer Down Hereford Women

by Cameron Kolinski

When did your adrenaline kick-in during your first cattle auction, before the sale, looking at stock or when the auctioneer began calling bids?

Everyone in the cattle industry has experienced first-time buyer jitters, and experienced auction goers have stories to tell. Our current National Hereford Women (NHW) board has stories that would even make you laugh. The NHW board brainstormed its next project while members shared cattle sale stories and reflected on their passion for the Hereford breed and its youth.

A bid for the future

to make it a tradition for years to come. As a board, we wanted to expand our fundraising efforts and create additional scholarship opportunities to support Hereford youth. All proceeds from this sale will help provide financial aid scholarships to young people wanting to attend the National Junior Hereford Association’s Faces of Leadership Conference. The sale offering will include both show heifer prospects and frozen embryo lots. We encourage producers of all ages, especially youth, to check out the consignments. We have a special incentive for junior exhibitors

Additional prizes will be awarded to both the exhibitor and the breeder of winning sale lots at the conclusion of JNHE.

While you will not hear the auctioneer’s voice or have a buyer number in hand, we can guarantee your adrenaline will be pumping on April 6. As a board, we ask you to bid high, bid often and bid fast. Remember, all proceeds go to the future of the Hereford breed.

For further questions, please reach out to NHW board member and sale manager, Cameron Kolinski, at camsherefords@gmail. com or 276-340-8181.

6, 2023 APRIL 6, 2023

ANY JUNIOR THAT PURCHASES A HEIFER THROUGH THIS SALE THAT SHOWS AT JUNIOR NATIONALS WILL BE ENTERED FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES

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Foundation for the Future Foundation’s Focus

by Wesley Denton

The foundation female lot is a Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) tradition, dating back to 2008 when a female donated by Star Lake Ranch, Skiatook, Okla., sold at the National Western Stock Show. For two consecutive years, T/R Cattle Company, Glencoe, Okla., has provided a female for the Lot 1 Foundation Female campaign, with proceeds supporting HYFA’s pillars — scholarship, leadership and education.

On sale night, Lot 1, half embryo interest in T/R Cattle Company’s female, T/R 8424 Ms Merlot K23, was purchased by Cottonwood Springs Farm, Cedar, Mich., and Everhart Herefords, Waldron, Ind., for $30,000. It is because of gracious donors and buyers that HYFA can provide opportunities for its junior members and create a lasting legacy for years to come.

T/R Cattle Company raises primarily Hereford, Angus and Balancer cattle. Owner Trent Ray is a product of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and firmly believes in its mission. The company strives to be involved with its cattle customers’ junior careers from beginning to end. Ray hopes he can help junior exhibitors find a place in the beef industry while providing a positive experience in the NJHA. Ray’s first experience with the NJHA was in 2004 at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Mississippi.

to support juniors within the Hereford breed as they pursue their higher-education goals.

HYFA backs education and leadership opportunities for young people involved with the Hereford breed, such as:

• The Faces of Leadership Conference, supported by the Coley-Malir Leadership Endowment, provides juniors access to career opportunities and leadership development.

President

Ray Ramsey

317-462-7122, rayramsey77@gmail.com

Vice President

George Sprague

541-465-2188, gks@bar1ranch.com

Directors

Steve Folkman

920-474-7403, cnlfarm@execp.com

Nancy Keilty

231-228-6578, nancykeilty@mindspring.com

Jill Bielema

616-292-7476, jbielema@comcast.net

Katie Colyer

208-599-2962, katie@hereford.com

Bill King

505-220-9909, bill@billkingranch.com

Kathy Buchholz

214-537-1306, kathy@gkbcattle.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan

816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org

HerefordYouthFoundation.org

“From the beginning, the open arms of everyone set the breed apart,” Ray says.

Since wrapping up his junior career, Ray has been a major supporter of the NJHA. He strongly believes participating in the NJHA gives young people an advantage in the future.

“If we can give a tiny bit back to the Association for what it did for us and the breed, we would love to be a part of that,” Ray says.

Ray believes that HYFA is a valuable asset to juniors, and he is thankful for the opportunities, experiences and events it supports. With a goal to grow the next generation of breeders and industry leaders, HYFA annually awards close to $200,000 in scholarships

• The BOLD Leadership Conference is being hosted again in 2023. At BOLD, attendees can hone the skills they learned at Faces of Leadership in a smaller group setting.

• The NJHA Fed Steer Shootout is an opportunity for juniors to gain real-world cattle feeding experience. The JNHE is more than a cattle show; it’s the largest educational event of the year with contests, mentorship opportunities and networking events.

Thank you to, T/R Cattle Company, Cottonwood Springs Farm and Everhart Herefords, for your support of HYFA. HYFA is committed to providing leadership and scholarship opportunities for the next generation. The future of the Hereford breed is bright.

Wesley Denton serves as the fundraising chair on the NJHA board of directors.

FEATURING 80 BULLS

Apply for Spring Scholarships Youth Movement

by Isaac Rhode

Scholarships — this single word made a huge difference in my life. Receiving scholarships on the local, state and national levels for my involvement in the beef industry and other organizations has paid for most of my first two years of college. One organization from

which I have been fortunate to receive scholarships is the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). If it weren’t for the support of these organizations and their investment in me, I wouldn’t be where I am now. I am eternally grateful for their dedication.

Chairman

JW Cox, jwcox2009@gmail.com

Vice chairman

Ralston Ripp, ralstonripp@gmail.com

Communications chair

Libby Rushton, libbyrushton2001@gmail.com

Fundraising chair

Wesley Denton, dentonw@ksu.edu

Leadership chair

Tar Tut, tartut@outlook.com

Membership chair

Lauren McMillan, laurentmcmillan@gmail.com

Directors

Lauren Jones, ljherefords15@gmail.com

Logan McFatridge, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com

Kaylee McInvale, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com

Haley Mouser, msfherefords@gmail.com

Hannah Pearson, hjpearson001@gmail.com

Isaac Rhode, isaaceb2021@gmail.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan 816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org JrHereford.org

HYFA was established in 1989 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated exclusively to scholarship and educational support of youth in the Hereford cattle business. Over the years, HYFA has added to its mission, also providing opportunities for leadership, education and research. However, the founding principles of HYFA have always been providing scholarships and creating opportunities for junior members to continue their education. Close to $200,000 is awarded each year to deserving junior members.

HYFA is governed by a board of directors who are heavily involved in the Hereford breed and have a vested interest in educating youth, developing leadership and encouraging young people to return to production agriculture. HYFA encourages, recognizes and rewards the development of life skills and values in the next generation of leaders by providing education, scholarship and leadership opportunities for Hereford youth.

Since the inception of the Foundation, more than $1.7 million has been given to Hereford juniors in the form of educational scholarships. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members are the future of the

will also give back.

All members of the NJHA are eligible to apply for and receive financial support from HYFA. Scholarships are presented annually in the spring and fall with presentations at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo in July and at the American Hereford Association’s Annual Meeting and Educational Forum in Kansas City, Mo., in October. Most of these awards share the namesake of the donor who has invested in HYFA or honor those who have left a legacy in the Hereford breed.

Applications for spring scholarships are due April 1. Mark your calendar and start working on your application now. All applications must be completed through the online Submittable system, which can be accessed at HerefordYouthFoundation.org.

Isaac Rhode, NJHA director

Since the inception of the Foundation in 1989, more than $1.7 million has been given back to Hereford juniors in the form of educational scholarships.

— Isaac Rhode

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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.

Board Announcements

Nominate AHA Board of Directors

The American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors nominating committee is requesting volunteers to serve a four-year term as a director. Members are encouraged to contact representatives in their respective regions to submit nominees. This year’s nominating committee is:

Joel Birdwell, chairman

Kingfisher, Okla.

405-368-1058

jbirdwell73@icloud.com

Kyle Colyer (Northwest region)

Bruneau, Idaho 208-250-3924

kyle@hereford.com

Wade Perks (Southwest region)

San Angelo, Texas

817-269-9263

wadeperks@gmail.com

Ron Melancon (Southeast region)

Woodville, Miss.

601-597-5995

mgfarms@bellsouth.net

Mark Stephens (Northeast region)

Edinburg, Ill.

217-825-7913

mark_stephens46@yahoo.com

Hall of Fame/Hall of Merit nominations due June 1

Nominations for the AHA’s prestigious Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit are due June 1. Deserving recipients for the 2023 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 honor commends individuals who have greatly influenced the cattle industry.

Submit your nomination online by going to the (AHA) website at Hereford.org. You will find the nomination forms under the “About” tab.

Please contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org or 816-842-3757 for more information about sending in your nomination.

Commercial Hereford-influenced feeder calf sales

Tennessee Hereford Marketing Program Feeder Calf Sale

Date: April 12

Location: United ProducersColumbia, Tenn.

Contact: Richard Brown 931-239-9785

Cherokee Sales Co. Hereford

Influenced Feeder Cattle Sale

Date: April 19

Location: Cherokee Sales Co.Cherokee, Okla.

Contact: Jarrid Herrmann

785-564-0869

Kentucky Certified Hereford Influenced Sale

Date: May 11

Location: Bluegrass Stockyards South - Stanford, Ky.

Contact: L.W. Beckley, DVM 859-779-1419

Youth Spring scholarship applications due April 1

HYFA and National Hereford Women team up each spring to offer various scholarships and

prestigious junior awards that will be presented at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Madison, Wis. More than $35,000 of scholarships will be awarded to National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members. The application link can be found at Hereford.org/ youth/scholarship-opportunities.

Reminder: JNHE steer show rule change takes effect this year

A new rule for the steer show will take effect during the 2023 JNHE in Madison, Wis., July 8-14. This rule was voted on and installed by the NJHA board. The new rule says, “All steers will be required to be parent verified to both sire and dam; therefore, a DNA profile of the steer, the sire and dam must be completed through the official AHA lab by entry deadline. To request a DNA kit for your animal, access your MyHerd or contact AHA customer service.”

Breed News

Huth Polled Hereford Earns ESAP Award

Huth Polled Herefords and S&H Livestock Enterprises, LLC, in Oakfield, Wis., was selected as one of seven regional winners of the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The operation was recognized during the 2023 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention for caring for their cattle and environment in a way that protects natural resources. Find more coverage about this ESAP winner in the April issue of Hereford World.

Join the Hereford Conversation Communications Corner

by Taylor Belle Matheny

Like many of you, I look forward to the start of the new year as a time to set goals, make plans and anticipate what the next 365 days will bring. Aside from setting goals, I always find the unknown to be exciting. Spring calving is here. Seeing breeding decisions come to life provides new opportunities and builds the foundation for the future of your program.

Some Hereford breeders rang in 2023 at Cattlemen’s Congress, each with their own set of goals and intentions for the week. As I was traveling to Oklahoma City, Okla., it dawned on me the significance of kicking off a new year with fellow breeders and users of Hereford genetics all providing and seeking quality genetics.

During two dynamic weeks in January — Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show — cattlemen and women found genetics to propel their programs toward fulfilling their unique goals.

In my mind, there isn’t a better time of year to attend two events where Hereford takes center stage and when the excitement of the next 365 days is topof-mind for many people. The collective conversation and buzz of excitement across both weeks revolved around growing current and future opportunities for the Hereford breed. Like you, I’m excited to be part of it.

Hereford communication ahead

The unparalleled excitement of these two weeks in January also fuels the goals and plans of the American Hereford Association (AHA) marketing and

videographer, the Hereford message has been amplified through various video segments distributed throughout industry and across AHA platforms.

In 2023, the messaging will center around the key points outlined in the “1881 — A Historic Opportunity” booklet that was a ride-along to the December Hereford World. Our aim is to keep these key messages in front of the industry on a consistent basis. Technology is driving rapid revolution of the marketing space; this is an incredible time for individual breeders to join the conversation.

Consider the marketing resources available at Hereford.org National advertising campaigns, videos and other AHA materials are available for free use in your farm, ranch and breed marketing. Additionally, follow the AHA on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok (@americanherf) to find content that can be shared directly to your page.

Be sure to tune in to AHA’s podcast, 1881, for the latest Association updates and inspiring insights from Hereford breeders, commercial cow-calf producers and industry leaders. The podcast has proven to be an effective way to connect with listeners and share the Hereford story.

If you have suggestions for future podcast guests or topics, scan the QR code on the page and submit your idea.

With three months of 2023 already under our belts, I hope you are already seeing success as your plans and goals become a reality.

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Celebrating History

CK Ranch named the first inductee into the Yards Hall of Fame.

by Sydnee Shive

Cattle shows in the 1950s were a far cry from today’s livestock exhibitions. Ladies donned their full-length fur coats and heels to attend. Waist-high bulls travelled to big cities via railcar.

Through the decades, the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., has been a mainstay. Between its storied past, historic architecture and picturesque Rocky Mountain backdrop, you’d be hard-pressed to find another event like it.

In 2022, the NWSS hosted its first show in its newly rebuilt stockyards. In 2023, a Yards Hall of Fame was founded in conjunction with the Stockyards Beef Festival to celebrate those who have contributed to the history, legacy and story of the NWSS.

“We wanted to take the Yards to the next generation,” says Brent Lonker, who spearheaded the event. “We also wanted to honor those that helped build the Yards.”

The first-ever inductee into the Yards Hall of Fame is CK Ranch, Brookville, Kan. Owned by the John J. (J.J.) Vanier family, it’s hard to name a ranch that’s contributed more to the National Western’s legacy.

“The efforts that CK has made on behalf of the success of the Yards just goes above and beyond the call of duty,” says Jennifer Boka, NWSS director of livestock operations. “They were a great way to start the celebration of honoring someone here.”

Hereford roots

In 1933, J.J. Vanier purchased land in Ellsworth County, Kansas, and established ranch headquarters with his wife, Lesta, near Brookville. A few years later, the Vaniers purchased their first Hereford cattle. Shortly

thereafter, the family began purchasing entire Hereford herds from across the U.S.

CK Ranch eventually became home to one of the largest registered Hereford herds in the country. Today, CK Ranch is a commercial cow-calf operation managed by J.J.’s grandson, John Vanier.

A rich history

CK Ranch’s history with the NWSS began in the 1930s, when J.J. Vanier loaded his Hereford cattle onto a railcar for the first time and sent them west for the stock show. Their purchase of the Troublesome Valley Ranch herd in Kremmling, Colo., resulted in CK Ranch’s first-prize carload of bull calves at the 1936 NWSS and the second-prize load of calves at the 1937 NWSS, cementing the ranch’s decades-long connection to Denver.

Decades ago, exhibiting at livestock shows was the best way to market your stock.

“Back in those days, we were raising breeding stock and the only way to market those animals was to take them to shows and show them off,” says Mary Vanier, J.J.’s granddaughter. “You didn’t have internet sales, and you didn’t have websites. The shows were the way to market your cattle.”

Mary and Marty Vanier traveled to Denver to accept the honor on behalf of CK Ranch and the J.J. Vanier family. Pictured (l to r) are: Mary and Marty Vanier, granddaughters of J.J. Vanier; Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities; Brent Lonker, Stockyards Beef Festival planner; and Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president.

CK Ranch’s grand champion carload of bulls at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo.

While CK Ranch attended the stock show to market their livestock, they also attended the NWSS to find the next piece of their herd.

“CK comes to the top of that list of people that had such an enthusiasm for the Yards,” Lonker says. “They really built their whole breeding program around the Yards. It wasn’t just their participation. It was how they found the cattle to buy and build their herd around; it all went back to the Yards.”

It’s almost impossible to think about the National Western without also thinking about the carload show. Between 1951 and 1965, CK Ranch won the carload show eight times. They also garnered multiple reserve champion titles and first-prize carloads.

“There were several decades that we showed extensively at the bigger shows, like Denver and Fort Worth. Back then, a carload was the number of animals you could load into a train boxcar,” Mary says. “There was a rail stop out on the ranch. They would load the cattle up, and a couple of the guys would jump in the boxcar, and off they would go to Denver.”

CK’s success went beyond the Yards. On the Hill in Denver, CK Ranch exhibited the grand champion Hereford bull in 1948 and 1950, and the reserve champion Hereford female in 1951. They also exhibited numerous division champions and class winners.

“In that century, there was a period of dominance,” Lonker says. “Once CK Ranch started to do it, like everything else they did, they were the best at it.”

If you attended the NWSS in 2023, you probably stopped by the Stockyards Event Center to warm up, grab a drink and watch a pen show or attend an event. In the National Western’s earlier days, that wasn’t an option. Some of Mary’s favorite NWSS memories are stories from the 1940s and 1950s that have been passed down from her parents and grandparents.

“They literally would have the show in the Yards. It wasn’t inside; the buildings they tore down recently didn’t exist back then. They showed the cattle out in the stockyards,” Mary says. “It was a huge show that

would go on for a couple of days. They were long days, and it was cold. The spectators would just sit up on the rails of the fence and watch.

“Back then, ladies didn’t come in their jeans. They didn’t do that back in the ’40s. You showed up, and you dressed up. Some of those gals would wear fulllength fur coats and stand out in the yards all day and watch cattle. It just sounded like a really cool time. It was a lot different then, than what it is now.”

Industry leaders

Like CK Ranch, Vanier family members are trailblazers in their own right. They’re dedicated philanthropists and leaders for their community, church and the Hereford breed.

“Their leadership went beyond the stock show,” Lonker says. “It was an industry contribution.”

presidents of the American Hereford Association Board of Directors. Jack’s wife, Donna, helped found the Hereford Auxiliary (now known as the National Hereford Women) in 1967 and served as president. The Vanier family works closely with the Hereford Youth Foundation of America and provides scholarships for National Junior Hereford Association members.

“Donna Vanier was in the group that started the Herford Auxiliary,” Lonker says. “Several leadership positions like that which have endured, and they were there for the creation or at the top of it.”

Almost 100 years ago, CK Ranch packed their first load of cattle into a boxcar and headed west to Denver. While most things have changed since then, the Vanier family continues to propel the livestock industry forward. As the first inductee into the NWSS Yards Hall of Fame, they continue to set a precedent for years to come.

“We are honored that CK was recognized in this way,” Mary says. “Our parents and grandparents loved the NWSS and would be thrilled to see that the show is not only investing in its future, but also honoring its past.”

Editor’s note: Jack Vanier passed away Feb. 10; see page 102.

Brent Lonker presents Mary and Marty Vanier with bronze bulls commemorating the induction of CK Ranch into the Yards Hall of Fame.

CK Ranch won the National Western Stock Show Hereford Carload championship eight times between 1951 and 1965. Pictured (l to r) are: Jack Vanier, George Wilson, CK Ranch herdsman, and Donna Vanier, accepting one of those awards.

This is the NEW and EXCITING BULL APH ADDED to our BREEDING PROGRAM from CHURCHILL’S SALE this year.

We want to thank CHURCHILL and W4 RANCH for letting APH be a part of the group that will be partners on CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K ET that brought $160,000.

CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K ET

P44378036 Calved: 2/7/2022 • Tattoo: LE 2157

KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

KCF BENNETT RESOLVE G595 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}

P4 4105347 KCF MISS TESTED C422 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

EXR BANKROLL 8130 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}

CHURCHILL LADY 079H ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

P4 4149885 CHURCHILL LADY 7189E ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

• Sherman is built like a tank, hence his name. He has crazy good rib and body capacity yet maintains a beautiful front third. He is homozygous, has a quiet disposition, and has ideal pigment and scrotal size.

• His young dam, 079, is a beautiful cow with a very tight udder and small teats. His grandam, 7189, is the dam of SR Expedition and his great grandam, 500C, is a foundation female. His sire, Resolve, topped Knoll Crest’s sale at $41,000.

• Sherman was Churchill’s #1 adj. WW bull at 878 lb. and has curve bending numbers. He’s in the top 10% BW and growth, top 3% for CW, REA, MARB and both dollar indexes!

Owned with ChurchillCattleCo.,MT,W4Ranch,TX,StoreyHerefordRanch,MT, XACattleCo.,NE,3RLivestock,Australia,ToppHerefords,ND,CaneCreekCattleCo.,SD, ColyerHerefords,ID,BillKingRanch,NM,SticksandStones,WY,andTheBerry’s,WY.

Please give us a call for details.

APH will NOT have our Spring Sale this year but will be offering Yearling and 18-month bulls for sale by Private Treaty.

Balanced Excellence Performance Matters

by Shane Bedwell

National Reference Sire Program continues identifying promising new sires.

The American Hereford Association (AHA) National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) and its partnership with various test herds enable Hereford breeders to make better informed decisions relative to traits of interest. Ultimately, the AHA’s goal with the NRSP is to identify young sires that can positively affect the marketplace, giving seedstock and commercial breeders proof that Hereford genetics are profitable. Likewise, proven sires are evaluated in this test to further validate their values, providing more reliable data for comparing young sires to the Hereford population.

Olsen Ranches at Harrisburg, Neb., has been a valued cornerstone NRSP partner for 24 years. Below are NRSP results from 2021-born calves at Olsen Ranches. The Olsen

Table 1: Efficiency Results

Ranches cow base for the NRSP is a commercial Hereford herd.

2021 results

You will find the phenotypic averages by sire group in Table 1 for dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG) and feed to gain (F:G). Table 2 includes complete performance results from birth to harvest by sire group. It is important to note two distinct sire groups were analyzed separately, as the first-calf heifers were managed differently from the mature cows. Consequently, two separate contemporary groups were formed, so data should only be compared within each group.

Table 3 showcases sire ranks by measured phenotypic trait during the test. There are three distinct categories (divisions) highlighted by different colors representing the top five sires in each category. The categories are Growth Total (BW, WW, YW), Feed Total (DMI, ADG, F:G) and Carcass Total (HCW, REA, BF and MARB).

A simple ranking by trait was conducted based on the number of the bulls in the test, in order to provide an objective ranking. The most favorable sire for a trait received a score of 1, the second most favorable sire earned a score of 2 (golf score) and so on. The calculated sum for each category identifies the top-ranking sires within this test. There were six bulls highlighted in the growth category due to a tie for fifth. Notice that several of the sires ranked among the top of all three categories. Hopefully, this helps you zero in specific bulls and traits of interest that you can use to improve your operation. Look at pages 30-31 for a short description of each bull and a summary of his test performance. There is a QR code for each bull that you can scan to see individual animal details (in the new MyHerd search tool) including pedigree, expected

Shane Bedwell is the chief operating officer and director of breed improvement of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at sbedwell@hereford.org.

Table 2: Performance Results

Table 3: Sire Rank by Trait

Bulls used on heifers

Scan the QR code to learn more about each bull.

RRLCC X651U201 Sir Catalyst ET

Time tested pedigree with CE, SCF, UDDR, MARB, BMI and BII being in the top 1% of the breed. His sire group ranked the best for F:G and end-product merit in the heifer group. Homozygous polled.

WLKR JM Guide 722 333 960G ET

Son of the famed “Carcass Queen” cow and by F Final Test 722, plus SCF, UDDR, TEAT, BMI and BII top 1% of the breed. No. 1 growth and carcass weight sire in the heifer group. Homozygous polled.

FTF Relevant 831F

Homozygous polled son of EF Beef TFL U208 Tested X651 ET with CE, BW, MCE, UDDR in the top 1% of the breed. No. 1 BW sire in the in the heifer group.

OR 3575 Husker N151 ET

Served as the reference sire in the heifer group. N151 is a trait leader for CE, BW, SCF, MCE, MCW, MARB and all the indexes. His sire group excelled at DMI and BF as they ranked No. 1 in the heifer group.

Bulls used on cows

Scan the QR code to learn more about each bull.

JDH AH Benton 8G ET

Son of the potent 45C donor, Benton and his flush brothers were sought after sale features in the 2020 Atkins/Delaney sale. Benton has gone on to be a proven trait leader for WW, YW, SC, MM, UDDR, TEAT, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes. His sire group mostly dominated across the board in the cow group with him being the only sire to make the top five in each category.

EFBeef C609 Resolute E158 ET

E158 is maternal sib to EFBeef TFL U208 Tested X651 ET and out of EFBeef Resolute CEO, he’s homozygous polled and a proven trait leader for CE, SC, SCF, UDDR, TEAT, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes. His progeny were the high marbling sire group at the Olsen test with 78% grading upper two-thirds choice and higher! He was one of the reference sires in the cow group.

EFBeef D876 Cost Cutter F255

Cost Cutter lived up to his name, with his sire group excelling in the on-feed portion of the test. His sire group ranked No. 1 in intake but still gained well, allowing his calves to be in the top three for F:G. He’s one of the few bulls in the breed with a -0.3 DMI EPD and an above 100 YW. He’s homozygous polled and out of a full brother to EFBeef BR Validated B413. Plus, consider his dam. She was born in 2009!

SR Sierra 959G ET

Son of NJW Long Haul 36E ET and a young Churchill donor working well for the Stuber program. His sire group was the best in the BW YW spread growth division ranking first. 959G is in the top 1% of the breed for CE, SC, SCF, BMI and BII.

Bulls used on cows (cont.)

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CL 1 Domino 942G

Son of CL 1 Dominette 664D 1ET and by CL 1 Domino 7131E 1ET, who has a nursing ratio of 101.6. 942G is trait leader for SC, CW, MARB and all the indexes. His sire group came to the top in terms of growth performance throughout the test.

Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET

Makers Mark is a homozygous polled son of Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153 out of the famous Mercedes donor. He’s in the top 1% of the breed for CE, UDDR and TEAT. Just as impressive, his sire group performed outstanding in the on-feed portion of the Olsen test, with them being tied for the top score. Plus, his sire group graded 100% Choice.

OR 3575 Husker N162 ET

N162 served as the other reference sire in the cow group and stayed true to form. His sire group is always at the top in terms of end-product merit. He’s a trait leader for CE, BW, SC, M, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes.

SHF Gallagher E009 G011 ET

Gallagher is a homozygous polled son of SHF Eagle Eye 001A E009 and a KCF Bennett Revolution X51 daughter that is a donor in the Shaw Cattle Co. program. His sire group ranked in the top five for the on-feed portion of the Olsen test and graded 60% upper two-thirds Choice and higher. MARB and CHB are in the top 1% of the breed.

EFBeef A250 Tested F225

Homozygous polled son of EFBeef X651 Tested A250 out of a EFBeef TFL U208 Tested X651 ET daughter. His sire group made the top five categories for BW-YW spread as well as end-product merit. Top 1% for MARB and all the indexes.

UPS Endure 8474 ET

Son of the famous 1353 donor cow from the Upstream Ranch program and by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET. 8474’s sire group rang the bell for HCW and REA. Accordingly, CW and REA are in the top 1% of the breed. Plus, SCF and all the indexes are also in the top 1%.

Loewen CMF Mendel 7G

A homozygous polled son of KCF Bennett Devout B716 ET whose sire group went 59% upper two-thirds Choice and higher and made the top five in the on-feed portion of the Olsen test. SCF, BMI and BII are in the top 1% of the breed.

JW B716 Devout 18051

Also a homozygous polled son of KCF Bennett Devout B716 ET that is a trait leader for WW, YW, SC, SCF, M, MCE, MARB and all the indexes. His sire group ranked No. 1 for backfat.

CMF Ernst Power Broker 405F

A homozygous polled son of R Leader 6964 and out of a Gerber Anodyne 001A daughter that is off the charts on her performance pedigree. His sire group ranked in the top five for the BW-YW spread growth division.

progeny differences (EPDs) and progeny information.

Table 4 highlights the top five sires whose sire groups graded the highest for the upper two-thirds of the USDA Choice quality grade (Premium Choice) and higher. I ran a correlation between MARB EPD and MARB rank of sires to see how well the MARB EPD was performing. The correlations between the two was a strong 0.76. Even so,

you will see the percentage Choice doesn’t necessarily follow along. Some bulls more consistently produce the percentage of Choice-grading calves, suggested by their marbling scores. Keep in mind, the cow base in this NRSP test; the Olsens have done a remarkable job of focusing on marbling for some time.

Keep focusing on the traits that your customers need and keep them sound!

Table 4: Bulls Used on Cows

The Growing (Global) Demand for Hereford

Continued investment in genetic evaluation will build upon the predictions’ accuracy and growing demand for the Hereford breed.

by Jamie T. Courter, Ph.D.

“If you’re coasting, you’re either losing momentum or else you’re headed downhill.” – Joan Welsh

It comes as no surprise that the Hereford breed continues to be recognized for traits such as fertility, feed efficiency and docility. These breeding objectives have been the long-standing tradition of every Hereford producer for almost 300 years. With selection so deeply rooted in economically relevant traits, commercial cattlemen recognize the value in purchasing these genetics for their herds.

Knowing the value of Hereford genetics, members of the American Hereford Association (AHA) have continued to market the breed to fellow Hereford breeders and commercial cattlemen. With the commercial bull buyer in mind,

AHA invested time and resources into proving the economic advantage of heterosis and crossbreeding. That Hereford advantage comes in the form of statistics such as a 7% increase in pregnancy rates, $20 per head advantage in feed efficiency and even a $30 per head advantage in feedlot profitability. These numbers and AHA’s continued development of tools that help breeders better serve commercial customers contributed to the increase in the global demand for Hereford genetics. The AHA reported a 23% increase in the average sale price of a Hereford bull in 2021 as compared to the average sale price in the previous five years. Shane Bedwell, AHA director of breed improvement, says the 2022-23 sale season so far is “very promising.” Furthermore, the number of bulls sold in 2021 was one of the largest ever reported by AHA. But now is not the time to rest on your laurels. How can Hereford breeders continue to drive this trend? In my opinion, it starts with accurate genetic evaluations.

First and foremost, investment into the AHA genetic evaluation is paramount. Each bull that leaves your operation is a representation of you as a producer, your brand and the Hereford breed. What better way to add insurance to each animal than ensuring the expected progeny differences (EPDs) used to market that bull are as accurate as possible? There are multiple pieces of information that can help increase the power behind your EPDs, including

Figure 1: Calving ease direct genetic trend from 1989 to 2021 within AHA genetic evaluation1 .

the first GE-EPDs, EPDs from the first Pan-American genetic evaluation released, 2009

genomic profiles, whole herd reporting and phenotypic profiling.

Genomic profiles — There have been several articles written on the value that genomic testing brings to an EPD. The bottom line is that it provides information to the evaluation that would otherwise take years of progeny reporting to know. This accuracy within the prediction allows for confident selection decisions to be made earlier in an animal’s life, leading to faster genetic progress. For example, Figure 1 shows the genetic trend, by animal birth year, for Calving Ease Direct (CED) EPD from 1989 to 2021. The increase in genetic gain starting in 2009 and skyrocketing in 2012 makes it obvious that in that time frame new tools became available to help measure genetically what cannot be quantified by the naked eye.

More specifically, given that Hereford cattle are known for maternal traits like fertility, longevity and docility, it becomes even more important to submit DNA samples on females. The power behind any prediction comes from the volume of genotypes with corresponding phenotypes, or data, reported for a given trait. The best way to quantify the pieces of DNA most associated with these traits of interest in females is to submit samples on your cow herd. This helps to train the evaluation and report more accurate estimates of performance.

Whole herd reporting — The genetic evaluation works best when it has a full picture of how the herd is performing.

Genomic testing aside, even a producer who submits phenotype information on their whole herd will see the impact of that data reporting in the accuracy of the EPD predictions for that trait. This reporting, combined with genotype information, provides the evaluation with a much better understanding of the relationship among the cattle within a herd as well as within the Hereford breed, even across continents. Having a genotype on file relates cattle to one another based on how much DNA they have in common, not just by their assumed pedigree relationship.

The benefit of genomic relationships to the evaluation improves with increasing numbers of genotypes submitted. Figure 2 shows growing investment in genomic technology in Hereford cattle in the U.S., Canada and Australia as it represents a running total of genotypes submitted to NEOGEN from July of 2012 to December of 2022. To date, AHA has more than 160,000 genotypes incorporated into their genetic evaluation. Specifically, there has

been a 32% increase in DNA sample submissions from 2020 to 2022 (Figure 3).

Reporting phenotypes — Lastly, and I cannot stress this enough, the power of genomics to the evaluation will never eliminate the need for phenotype reporting. In fact, you could argue that the impact of genomics on an EPD is a direct result of the quality and volume of phenotypes reported for a given trait. Without data behind the predictions, the evaluation would suffer.

In addition to empowering the genetic evaluation to drive the Hereford advantage globally, members of AHA must continue to be committed to breed improvement. You, as members, have arrived at this pinnacle due to vast amounts of hard work and dedication; now is not the time to take your foot off the gas.

Editor’s note: Jamie T. Courter, Ph.D., is a technical services manager for NEOGEN.

Figure 2: Genomic sample volume for Hereford cattle submitted to NEOGEN Genomics from July 2012 to December 2022 separated by country.

Figure 3: Genomic sample volume submitted per year by the AHA from 2020 to 2022.

Walk the Walk

Add value to your operation through BQA certification.

by Sydnee Shive

Hereford genetics and quality go together, and the same can be said for Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification and excellent beef.

“Beef Quality Assurance has been around for 30 years,” says Emma Mulvaney, associate director, Beef Quality Assurance programs. “Sound animal practices are at the heart of every farmer and rancher. We ultimately want to make sure that the food that is on your dinner plate is safe, wholesome and quality. And so really, in retrospect, Beef Quality Assurance is assuring the quality of beef. We’re providing educational resources for producers to be able to ‘walk the walk’ of responsible cattle production.”

BQA is based on the idea that production practices affect consumer acceptance of beef, and that the empowerment of beef producers can improve the safety and integrity of beef. It’s a program that holds value from the cow-calf pasture to the grocery store meat case. When producers implement solid record keeping and herd health practices, quality cattle exit the ranch and enter the market, benefiting producers, packers and consumers.

“BQA really wants to focus on teaching and providing the producer educational resources focused around total quality management,” Mulvaney says “Almost every single aspect of your operation and getting that animal to its next phase of life is covered in Beef Quality Assurance, whether that’s behavior and handling, herd health, nutrition or transportation. BQA really is the total package.

“Doctors, lawyers, teachers and other professions must have a license to legally practice or do business. Cattle producers get to voluntarily obtain a BQA certification and carry a ‘social license’ to be able to showcase they are choosing to do things the right way on their operation. However, BQA certifications expire every three years, so producers should make sure their certificate is active and up to date.”

What is BQA certification?

Quality assurance in the beef industry began in the late 1970s with a program called Beef Safety Assurance, with a focus on targeting a variety of beef safety issues. BQA was developed in the late 1980s by cattle producers and has been funded by the Beef Checkoff since the 1990s, with an emphasis on providing information for producers, which also benefits consumers.

“BQA is a training that includes a number of things, from animal handling to proper vaccination practices to handling medications,” says Trey Befort, American Hereford Association director of commercial programs. “It has just been a gold standard for that kind of training for a long period of time.”

Attaining your BQA certification is free and easy. The certification can take anywhere from an hour and a half to three hours. There are both online and in-person options, with producers being able to choose the training that best works for them.

“You can become BQA certified by visiting BQA.org,” Mulvaney says. “There, you can find in-person trainings in your state by typing in your state and going to that state website or finding contacts for a local trainer nearby. You can also complete the online modules at BQA.org.”

BQA certification is more than an extra marketing tool — it’s a commitment to cattle wellbeing, food quality and safety and helps uphold the public image of the beef industry. Therefore, consumers have more confidence in beef products. It can increase the value of your beef cattle in the marketplace and enhance herd profitability through the utilization of best management practices.

“By getting your BQA certification, it not only helps you as a producer keep in mind different management practices for your cattle and for your operation, but also helps to give marketing confidence to buyers,” Befort says. “They know that your cattle have been handled properly, and they have more confidence in what you’re selling.”

Hereford producer benefits

According to the Beef Checkoff, approximately 85% of beef in the U.S. comes from BQA-certified producers. The American Hereford Association (AHA) aims for that statistic to include 100% of AHA members. As highlighted at the 2022 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., AHA’s 20222027 strategic plan includes documenting, communicating and improving Hereford’s sustainability story.

“For the development and continuation of our sustainability story, we believe BQA is important to guide proper management and animal welfare practices,” says Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “We want to make sure that we’re doing things appropriately and be able to share that information with potential customers and consumers.”

BQA certification plays an important role in AHA commercial marketing programs, such as the Hereford Advantage program. BQA provides a foundation for management practices and helps improve buyer confidence in your cattle.

“If you participate in the Hereford Advantage program, one of the requirements in that program

Hereford Beef®, they need to understand that our membership is committed to those good practices.”

BQA certification provides peace of mind for both consumers and producers.

“When buyers see that somebody is BQA certified, they view those cattle as being handled properly,” Befort says.

“Everybody can say that they have given two rounds of shots, but were those shots given properly so the vaccinations were as effective as possible? When buyers know that people have paid more attention to management and are doing things properly, I think that gives them the confidence to pay a little bit more for the cattle, hoping that they’ll perform better because they’ve been managed better.”

BQA certification adds value to your program, promotes continuous improvement in your operation, and helps protect and promote a positive consumer perception of beef. BQA courses allow producers to improve their management and herd health practices.

To enroll in an online course or find an in-person training, visit BQA.org

Sound animal practices are at the heart of every farmer and rancher. We ultimately want to make sure that the food that is on your dinner plate is safe, wholesome and quality.

— Emma Mulvaney, associate director, Beef Quality Assurance programs

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Colostrum 101

Plan ahead to ensure success.

by Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM

Most cattle producers understand the importance of making sure calves receive an adequate amount of colostrum. However, the number of Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT) calves in North America ranges widely from 11-31%. We have several key colostrum management factors to ensure calves are set up for success from the beginning of life.

Why is colostrum important?

The bovine placenta is unique because it stops maternal and fetal blood supplies from mixing. This separation prevents immunoglobulins from being transferred to the fetus prior to birth. Immunoglobulins are a class of proteins that act as antibodies to protect the immune system from disease. Without the transfer

of protective antibodies from the dam to the calf, the calf is at risk for illness or even death. FPT calves have an increased risk of preweaning mortality as well as neonatal and preweaning morbidity. Failure of passive transfer also has a negative effect on weaning weights and average daily gain in the feedyard due to increased incidence of morbidity early in life.

What exactly is colostrum? Colostrum is the first milk produced by the dam. It contains immunoglobulins, specifically IgG, which is derived from the dam’s blood serum. This process begins as early as five weeks before calving and peaks around 1-3 days before birth. In addition to IgG, colostrum also contains white blood cells, such as neutrophils and leukocytes, that help further protect the calf from pathogens

and provide the necessary energy and protein required for nutrition.

How much does a newborn calf need?

Historically, it was thought that calves required at least 100 grams of IgG for immune protection. More recent studies indicate that 150-200 grams is ideal. Several factors can influence the quality of colostrum, including the dam’s nutrition, body condition score (BCS), age and breed. Cows usually have higher quality and quantity of colostrum than heifers do. Researchers have shown calves born to heifers with a BCS of 5-6 stood faster and had higher levels of IgG than calves born to heifers with a BCS of 3-4. A good rule of thumb for colostrum ingestion is 5-6% of calf body weight (in quarts). For example, an 80-pound calf x 5% = 4 quarts of colostrum. This can be broken into two feedings within the first six hours of life.

Timing is everything

The cells lining the small intestine are primed to readily absorb IgG at birth, but the timing window decreases significantly after 12 hours of life. Peak absorption happens in the first four hours post-calving and complete gut closure is observed at 24 hours of life. Temperature can affect gut absorption, as well as metabolic acidosis, which occurs in calves that experienced difficult births. If you assisted in the birth of the calf, it is a good idea to ensure colostrum intake by milking the cow and offering it to the calf. Studies have shown minimal difference in IgG absorption when comparing nipple feeding versus feeding via esophageal tube, therefore either method is correct.

Tubing is usually required in calves born under distress because they lack the vigor to nurse. Colostral immunoglobulins have shown to provide some protection for up to 5 months of age. Local protection at the intestinal level may be obtained even after gut closure. For example, supplementing milk with colostrum during rotavirus diarrhea cases may provide a positive mucosal immune response and help to decrease viral shedding.

Not all are created equal

The best source of colostrum for a newborn calf is the mother. If that is not an option, the next option would be a donor cow from the same herd. Usually the older the cow, the better antibodies she can provide. Healthy cows with a solid vaccine history are ideal. Colostrum can be stored in quart bags in the freezer for up to one year. It is important to remember that heat from the microwave can denature the IgG antibodies. A

water bath with temperatures below 140 degrees Fahrenheit is the best environment to thaw colostrum. There are several options for freeze-dried colostrum. Always remember to read the labels.

A good rule of thumb for

— Lindsay Waechter-Mead, University of Nebraska Extension Beef Team

Colostrum supplements are intended to supplement a calf that has already received some colostrum. Most of the time these supplements contain low levels of IgG and will not provide adequate protection alone. A true colostrum replacement needs to contain at least 100 grams of bovine IgG as well as protein and fat for nutritional requirements. Double-

check to see how to mix the product to ensure proper absorption. Contact your veterinarian for suggestions on which products are best for your operation.

The saying “it takes a village” does not pertain to just raising human babies. Ask for help. There are several factors at play when it comes to proper colostrum management and setting up an appointment with your local veterinarian before calving season begins will help confirm you are ready. Feeding with an esophageal tube can be intimidating, so ask for a demonstration when you pick up supplies. With proper communication and planning, you and your veterinarian can form a solid team to ensure your calving season runs smoothly.

Editor’s note: Lindsay Waechter-Mead, is a Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator with the Nebraska Extension Beef Team. Copyright © 2023 Merck & Co. Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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Bright Lights, Big City

Herefords brought excitement to the third annual Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City.

Bald-faced enthusiasm and excitement abounded during the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, as cattlemen and women from across the U.S. gathered on the red dirt Jan. 4-7 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Spectators buzzed ringside as judges sorted junior heifers, pens, bulls and heifers, and the Super Barn Sale Arena chairs were packed for the National Hereford Sale.

Over the four-day event, exhibitors presented 515 head of Hereford cattle. Continue reading to learn which cattle received grand champion honors and sold for top dollar.

Junior show

National Junior Hereford Association members kicked off Cattlemen’s Congress for the Hereford breed on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Judges Tyler Cates and Kyle Shoufler, Modoc, Ind., sorted the 194 head of junior females in Oklahoma City.

“I knew that this was going to be a good show,” Shoufler said during the selection of the champion junior horned female. “The Hereford breed is on top, and we’ve had good cattle all the way through these classes. Even better than the cattle, have been the kids.”

Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, grabbed the champion horned female banner with BACC 228Z Tara 108 ET, while Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., won the grand champion polled female title with HAWK Myla 39J ET at the national junior Hereford show.

Pen show

On Thursday, Jan. 5, Sam Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho; Bruce Thomas, Gold Creek, Mont.; and Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo., evaluated the Cattlemen’s Congress pen show entries. Hereford breeders exhibited nine female pens, three pen-offive bull entries and seven pen-of-three bull entries for a total of 63 Hereford cattle.

New in 2023, the American Hereford Association (AHA) and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) partnered to host a pen show luncheon for commercial cattlemen. The AHA and OCA served 500 Certified Hereford Beef® ribeye steak sandwiches. A big thanks goes to WW Manufacturing for donating a working chute that was raffled off during the pen show.

Burns Farms won the pen-of-five bull show. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, topped the pen-of-three bull show. In recognition for their champion pen of bulls, GKB Cattle received the second annual Arlo Janssen Memorial Award. Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky., claimed top honors in the pen-ofthree female show.

Bull show

Hereford bulls brought the heat when they hit the showring on Friday, Jan. 6; Jason Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., sorted the 72-head show in Oklahoma City.

“What an exceptional bull show we’ve had. It just tickles me,” Hoffman said, before selecting the champion polled bull. “I’m proud that our breed is known for this … the breed starts, and ends, with a herd bull.”

The champion horned bull banner went to Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with BR GKB Winchester 1314. In the polled bull show, Dry Creek Farm, Pell City, Ala.; Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn.; Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb.; and Dirt Road Farms, Franklin, Tenn., claimed top honors with Land Slinger 2296 1046.

Hereford Night in OKC sale

On Jan. 6, the Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale was held in the Super Barn Sale Arena. When auctioneer Eddie Burks dropped his gavel for the final time, the sale grossed $583,000.

Lot XC, ASM 016H E33 Tera 207K, a member of Matheny Herefords’ champion heifer pen, left Mays Lick, Ky., to be the high-selling heifer. The female commanded $57,000.

Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., consigned Lot 9, choice of their reserve champion pen-of-three bulls, which were full brothers. BK Jet Smooth J18 ET was the buyers choice and top selling bull, bringing $55,000 for half interest and half possession.

Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., consigned Lot 3, the high-selling pick. Pick of the fall 2022 Hoffman calf crop garnered $30,000.

Kansas State University consigned the highselling embryo interest lot, with KSU Misty 151 ET. Half embryo interest was purchased for $30,000.

Five and two-thirds bulls averaged $27,974, 16 females averaged $15,785 and seven picks averaged $15,786.

Female show

Hoffman stepped back onto the red dirt to evaluate the 186-head Hereford female show on Saturday, Jan. 7, in Oklahoma City.

the champion horned female. “So much quality throughout the show, it was unbelievable.”

Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., showed BK CMCC Jungle Cat 149J ET to champion polled female honors. Maddie Jenkins was once again awarded the champion horned female title with her junior show topping female, BACC 228Z Tara 108 ET.

Hereford Herdsman announced Kyle Lemmon, Manchester, Md., was named the 2023 Hereford Herdsman of the Year. Lemmon owns and operates Lemmon Cattle Co., alongside his wife, Nicole, daughter, Blakely, and son, Kashton. Lemmon’s passion for the Hereford breed began at 9 years old; since then, he has focused on raising highquality cattle.

Hereford breeders were buzzing with excitement during the 2023 National Hereford Sale.

Land Slinger 2296 1046 was named the polled champion bull at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress.

Hereford exhibitors make their way to the showring on Jan. 4. Almost 200 head of Hereford females were presented by junior

There’s no doubt that Hereford breeders brought their best to Oklahoma City.

Judge Jason Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., selects BACC 228Z Tara 108 ET as the horned champion female at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress.

Javelin Speared Into OKC

LPH 785F JAVELIN 229G 445J {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

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• Homozygous Polled!

One of the most talked about bulls in OKC.

• A rare combination of negative BW and phenotype.

• Judge Jason Hoffman commented, “This bull is an unique individual with negative BW but still the phenotype to win in the show ring.”

• Javelin’s dam was a show heifer for Halle that was Oklahoma S tate Fair Grand Champion Hereford in the Junior and Open show and a reserve division winner at OYE.

• The best part about Javelin’s dam is that she has became a tremendous c ow and one of the best at Littau Polled Herefords.

• Javelin’s dam is a beautiful cow with a neat udder and is headed to the donor pen.

• Javelin’s sire is the popular Markers Mark and Javelin may be the best son to date.

• Javelin will provide the best of both worlds; you can sleep all night as your heifers calve and still have a calf that is of high quali ty.

Javelin is sound and still provides plenty of performance. He weighed 1,884 lb. at 19.5 months of age.

2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion Intermediate Polled Bull

LPH 228C MISS FELICE 314X 785F — Dam of Javelin

Herefords on the Red Dirt

Champions selected at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress.

Excitement was in the air as Jason Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., sorted the 72-head Hereford bull show and 186-head Hereford female show at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress in

Hoffman said during the champion polled Hereford bull selection. “You can have these really nice heifers that can go out and compete, and their bull mates in a flush also serve a purpose. There’s no byproduct of the Hereford breed.”

B&C El Sensation 1207J

Reserve and horned champion yearling bull, Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas, with a March 5, 2021, son of B&C El Jefe 7086E.

Abbreviations used in expected progeny differences (EPDs) tables: calving ease (CE), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), dry matter intake (DMI), scrotal circumference (SC), sustained cow fertility (SCF), maternal milk (MM), maternal calving ease (MCE), mature cow weight (MCW), udder suspension (UDDR), teat size (TEAT), carcass weight (CW), rib fat (FAT), ribeye area (REA), marbling (MARB), baldy maternal index (BMI$), Brahman influence index (BII$), and Certified Hereford Beef index(CHB$).

BR GKB Winchester 1314

Grand and horned champion senior bull calf, Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with a Sept. 19, 2021, son of BR Belle Air E133 ET.

BK CMCC Kool Profit K001ET

Texas, with BR GKB Winchester 1314, sired by BR Belle Air E133 ET. The Sept. 19, 2021, entry was first named champion senior bull calf. Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas, exhibited the reserve champion horned bull, B&C El Sensation 1207J. Sired by B&C El Jefe 7086E, this champion yearling bull was born March 5, 2021.

Dry Creek Farm, Pell City, Ala.; Walker

2296 ET was born April 16, 2021, and was first named champion yearling bull. Moore Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., received the polled reserve champion

C D83 Miles 1266 ET Reserve and horned champion senior heifer calf, Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with an Aug. 25, 2021, daughter of C Double Your Miles 6077 ET.

BACC 228Z Tara 108 ET Grand and horned champion junior yearling female, Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with a Feb. 19, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

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junior yearling female honors. The polled reserve champion female went to Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with HAWK Myla 39J ET. The KLD RW Marksman D87 ET daughter was born May 21, 2021, and was first named champion intermediate yearling female.

Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, and her champion junior yearling female, BACC 228Z Tara 108 ET, were awarded the horned champion female title. This daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET was born Feb. 19, 2021. Cruz Colyer,

Brooke Baine, Lawton, Okla., earned champion horned cow-calf pair with MMM VH Miss Diana H43 ET, an April 3, 2020, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Champion polled cow-calf pair honors went to Bryden Barber, Channing, Texas, with BR Merida H031 ET, a March 21, 2020, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, claimed polled and horned premier exhibitor honors at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress.

Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., captured polled and horned premier breeder honors at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress.

MMM VH Miss Diana H43 ET Champion horned cow-calf pair, Brooke Baine, Lawton, Okla., with an April 3, 2020, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

HAWK MYLA 39J ET

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Pen Shows Powerful in OKC

Burns Farms, GKB Cattle and Matheny Herefords top pen shows.

Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., claimed top honors in the pen-of-five bull show on Thursday, Jan. 5, during the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, grabbed the penof-three bull banner, and Matheny Herefords, Mays

Mo., evaluated the pen show, which included nine female pens, three pen-of-five bull entries and seven pen-of-three bull entries for a total of 63 Hereford cattle.

Burns Farms brought home the champion penof-five bulls with their champion pen of spring

Reserve champion pen-of-five bulls

Delaney Herefords, Lake Benton, Minn., with a group sired by JDH AH Standout 16G ET, UPS Entice 9365 ET and JDH AH Prominent

Reserve champion pen-of-three bulls

Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with a group sired by JDH AH Standout 16G ET.

Grand champion pen-of-three bulls

GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with a group sired by JCS GKB 240 Clayton 6034, CSF Ramsey Crossfit 4892 and GKB 9279 Extra Deep 195C ET.

Power Surge 9024 and 5C Deadliest Catch 1930. The bulls averaged 884 pounds with a calculated weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.41.

The reserve champion pen-of-five and champion junior bull calf pen went to Delaney Herefords, Lake Benton, Minn. The calves were sired by JDH AH Standout 16G ET, UPS Entice 9365 ET and JDH AH Prominent 21G ET. The pen weighed an average of 1,176 pounds with a 3.48 WDA.

Champion honors in the pen-of-three bull show went to GKB Cattle, with the group first winning the yearling bull division. In recognition for their champion pen of bulls, GKB Cattle received the second annual Arlo Janssen Memorial Award in remembrance of long-time Hereford exhibitor and herdsman, Arlo Janssen. The champion pen-of-three was sired by JCS GKB 240 Clayton 6034, CSF Ramsey Crossfit 4892 and GKB 9279 Extra Deep 195C ET, and the group averaged 2,080 pounds with

Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., won champion pen-of-three senior bull calves before being selected as the reserve grand champion pen with a group sired by JDH AH Standout 16G ET. The pen weighed an average of 1,693 pounds with a 3.51 WDA.

The grand champion pen-of-three females and pen of champion junior heifer calves was exhibited by Matheny Herefords. The group was sired by GO King E33 and posted an average weight of 828 pounds with a 2.40 WDA.

Delaney Herefords showed the reserve grand champion pen-of-three females, which also took reserve champion honors in the junior heifer calf division. These heifers were sired by RST Final Print 0016, NJW Long Haul 36E ET and UPS Entice 9365 ET. The pen weighed an average of 791 pounds and measured a 2.46 WDA.

Reserve champion pen-of-three females

Delaney Herefords, Lake Benton, Minn., with a group sired by RST Final Print 0016, NJW Long Haul 36E ET and UPS Entice 9365

Grand champion pen-of-three females

Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky., with a group sired by GO King E33.

Hustle

Kyle Lemmon’s work ethic helped him earn the 2023 Hereford Herdsman of the Year award.

by Katie Maupin Miller

Kyle Lemmon’s foray into the cattle industry started by happenstance with a single, bred cow mixed into a truckload of bull calves. Kendall Lemmon, Kyle’s father and first-generation farmer, constantly worked to diversify his farming operation in Manchester, Md. And, when he ordered a truckload of bulls to cut and feed out, that surprise cow sparked a passion in Kyle, the 2023 Hereford Herdsman of the Year. Kyle bought her crossbred heifer calf for $50. She was his first show heifer and recip cow.

With the know-how that lone heifer calf generated, Kyle selected his first purebred Hereford heifer when he was 9 years old, buying it from Denny Stockdale at the Maryland Hereford Association Sale. You could say the rest is history, but young Kyle had a good eye. That first Hereford heifer he purchased won her class at the Junior National Hereford Expo, and her first calf out of Purple Tonic topped the Eastern National.

Kyle’s dad taught him to hustle with the family juggling hay, straw, trucking, raising turkeys and row crops. This relentless work ethic cemented Kyle’s successful junior show career and a state wrestling championship. And this tenacious neversay-never mentality pushed Kyle deeper into the cattle industry after graduation, continuing to build his Hereford herd, then called KL Lemmon Cattle

on the West Coast that proved life-changing when he met his future wife and California girl, Nicole, while helping her family fit cattle.

Their coast-to-coast love story and many cheap Spirit Air flights culminated in the couple’s wedding on Aug. 25, 2018. Today, the pair is literally raising their children — Blakely, 3, and Kashton, 1 — in the barn. They work on the family’s businesses from sunrise to sunset — raising quality cattle, trucking straw, marketing beef and running an IVF satellite — before discussing at the dinner table which cows to flush.

Kyle considers his family to be his greatest achievement. He jokes that Nicole is the operation’s secretary, and admittedly, she keeps the books. But he grabbed her hand to drag her to the middle of the ring when he was honored as Herdsman because he couldn’t do it without her.

Time and toil

The time the couple puts into Lemmon Cattle Co. is reflected in their stock. Anyone standing ringside can see that Lemmon cattle are well presented, but it is also clear Kyle has a type. He likes his cattle cowy, stout and productive, and when that big-middled heifer has a beautiful front end, it is icing on the cake. “I like my cows a little bit more shapely,” Kyle says. “I like them stouter; I like them rubbing the

Kyle’s commitment to productive, profitable cows drives some of the operation’s leading cow families, such as D32 and 111F. Both have not only left their mark in Manchester but also with heifer and flush buyers around the country. His production-centric selection for stout, maternal cattle also explains why Kyle loves hauling pairs, even if they’re sometimes challenging to take down the road. He also enjoys highlighting some of the operation’s bulls in the showring, like KLL KLD Triumph 4J ET and RW KLD Ruger 109 7029 ET. Whether he’s holding the halter of a show heifer or herd sire, Kyle strives to make sure they’re well-presented.

Kyle Lemmon, of Lemmon Cattle Co., was named the 2023 Hereford Herdsman of the Year during Cattlemen’s Congress. Pictured (l-r): Chad Breeding, American Hereford Association (AHA) Board, National Hereford Queen Madison Katzenberger, Kyle Lemmon, Nicole Lemmon and AHA executive vice president Jack Ward.

He jokes that during his time in the cattle industry, the only thing that has changed more than his hairline is the immaculate attention to detail it takes to show cattle at the highest level. Where once only legs were fitted, today, the entire calf is sculpted to put its best foot forward. And that level of presentation takes a lot of extras, as Kyle calls them.

“I think it’s those little extras that really help you get there to the winner’s circle, whether it’s an extra bucket, an extra pan of feed or an extra hour spent blowing to straighten out that Hereford hair,” he says.

And, as you can imagine, those extras take a lot of time. Time is Kyle’s biggest challenge.

“Time away from home and your family. Time spent not having enough time to get everything done in a day. The amount of time it takes for a cow to have a calf after you get her bred. The time spent getting that calf to saleable age or getting a heifer into production,” he explains. “It just seems like we’re always fighting the time aspect of things.”

As hard as time may be to come by, hard times are the bittersweet rewards that keep Kyle pushing forward.

“I think one of the most rewarding things is getting through the hard times as a family. You know, getting through those times where the money’s a little tight, or you lose a calf. Those kinds of times build you up and help you get stronger. You know, iron sharpens iron,” Kyle says. “Getting through those hard times, I think, makes you a better person, and everything seems a little bit more rewarding.”

Kyle is quick to admit that whether you’re playing sports, showing cattle or simply existing, you will likely have more losses than wins. Loss, failures and mess-ups tend to be a messy part of life. But they’re necessary for growth, and a certain amount of persistence is essential to success.

“Whether it’s with the cow herd or in the showring or whatever it might be, you will have some losses. You’re going to lose some calves. You’re going to have some cows not take AI, or you’re not going to win a certain show. Never give up, stay true to yourself and keep moving forward,” Kyle says.

Thankful and humble

Looking forward, Kyle can’t think of a better place to raise their children. The people in the Hereford business have served as friends, mentors, supporters and steep competition throughout his time in the business. Now, Kyle and Nicole can surround their kids with this network of amazing people. While the couple certainly hopes Blakely and Kashton have a passion for cattle, they undoubtedly want to instill the same work ethic and hustle into the next generation. They started Blakely’s Beef, a farmraised beef business, to beef up their daughter’s college fund and provide her the opportunity to take the reins of a mature business if it interests her when she’s older. The couple is already searching for an enterprise for young Kashton, too.

When Kyle thinks of young people in the industry, he hopes they have the grit to never give up on their dream. Not long ago, Kyle was in the middle of his junior showman career, watching the Hereford Herdsman being selected in Denver, and dreaming that one day he would be worthy of such an honor. Now, having been named the 2023 Hereford Herdsman of the Year, he is humbled.

“You’re voted upon by your peers. I think that that’s a very humbling and very honoring experience. I feel very blessed. It’s always been a goal and a dream of mine since I was little. I think that it is probably my biggest accomplishment in the Hereford business to date,” Kyle says.

But, most of all, he is grateful for this crazy, wonderful ride.

“I have a deep appreciation for the Hereford industry,” Kyle says. “I think it’s made me a better man, and it has allowed me to do what I love every day.”

“I appreciate how the Hereford industry has shaped my life,” says Kyle Lemmon (r) pictured with his family (l to r), Blakely, Nicole and Kashton. “It’s full of my closest friends. It’s helping me raise my family.”

WORR OWEN Tankeray Y79D

BK DISTINCTIVE POINTS 641D Dam of the champions listed below! Owned by Buck & Moore Cattle Company.

Division I Champion Polled Hereford Female, ’23 Cattlemen’s Congress. Shown by Kynlee Dailey

Reserve Grand Champion Polled Hereford Female, ’22 Cattlemen’s Congress. Shown by Mason Allen

Grand Champion Horned Hereford Female, ’22 FWSS. Shown by Kynlee Dailey

Reserve Grand Champion Polled Hereford Female, ’23 FWSS. Shown by Sara Sullivan

Junior Exhibitors Grab Banners in OKC

Lemenager, Jenkins win junior show honors.

As the national show season began to wrap up, the hard work of Hereford juniors was on full display during the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 4 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Judges Tyler Cates and Kyle Shoufler, Modoc, Ind., sorted the 194 head of junior heifers.

“I love your breed. I love your leadership, and your kids are amazing,” Cates said during the selection of the champion polled junior female.

Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, exhibited the grand champion horned female in the national junior Hereford show. The winning entry and

grand champion horned female honors. This March 2, 2022, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET was first named champion spring heifer calf.

Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., won the grand champion polled female title with HAWK Myla 39J ET, after first claiming champion intermediate yearling female honors. She is a May 21, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, exhibited the reserve grand champion polled female with BK CMCC Jungle Girl 147J ET. The female is a March

of UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Abbreviations used in expected progeny differences (EPDs) tables: calving ease (CE), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), dry matter intake (DMI), scrotal circumference (SC), sustained cow fertility (SCF), maternal milk (MM), maternal calving ease (MCE), mature cow weight (MCW), udder suspension (UDDR), teat size (TEAT), carcass weight (CW), rib fat (FAT), ribeye area (REA), marbling (MARB), baldy maternal index (BMI$), Brahman influence index (BII$), and Certified Hereford Beef index(CHB$).

BACC 228Z Tara 108 ET

Grand and horned champion junior yearling female, Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with a Feb. 19, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

BOY Fiona 243K ET Reserve and horned champion spring heifer calf, Mattie and Marcie Harward, Richfield, N.C., with a March 2, 2022, daughter

Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale

Excitement filled the crowded Super Barn Sale Arena at the Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale Jan. 6 during the third annual Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla. After the final tap of auctioneer Eddie Burks’ gavel, the sale grossed $583,000. The buzz created by breeders and buyers reflected the Hereford breed’s progressiveness and growing momentum.

Lot XC, ASM 016H E33 Tera 207K, consigned by Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky., was the high-selling heifer. The lot commanded $57,000 for full possession from GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas. The heifer is a Jan. 23, 2022, daughter of GO King E33 from the Matheny’s grand champion pen-of-three females and was an added selection to the sale.

Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., consigned the top-selling bull, BK Jet Smooth J18 ET. Offered as Lot 9A, the Sept. 10, 2021, son of JDH AH Standout 16G ET was the choice of three full brothers offered, which comprised the reserve champion pen-of-three

Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., consigned Lot 3, the high-selling pick. Stumpf Land and Cattle, Columbia, Ill., won pick of the fall 2022 calf crop for $30,000.

Kansas State University consigned Lot 25, the high-selling embryo interest lot, with KSU Misty 151 ET, a Jan. 23, 2021, daughter of Loewen Genesis G16 ET. GKB Cattle purchased half embryo interest for $30,000.

Five and two-thirds bulls grossed $158,500 for an average of $27,974. Sixteen females grossed $252,575 for an average of $15,785. The seven picks from prominent herds across the country grossed $110,500 for an average of $15,786.

“We would like to extend a thank-you to the consignors who brought elite genetics to the National Hereford Night Sale in OKC,” says Joe Rickabaugh, American Hereford Association director of field management and seedstock marketing. “The sale gross and averages underscore the sought-after genetics consignors

Bidding to Build a Foundation

The Lot 1 foundation female tradition continues in OKC.

Each year, the National Hereford Sale features a special lot dedicated to the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). For the second consecutive year, a female was donated by T/R Cattle Company, Glencoe, Okla. Proceeds from this lot support the Foundation One Campaign and will strengthen the HYFA pillars of scholarship and education.

The lot garnered $30,000 with a percentage of the proceeds going to HYFA. Cottonwood Springs

Farm, Cedar, Mich., and Everhart Herefords, Waldron, Ind., purchased the female. Tim and Nancy Keilty, Cottonwood Springs Farm owners, along with Bruce and Shoshanna Everhart, Everhart Herefords owners, are longtime supporters of HYFA’s mission and are excited to give back to the youth of the Hereford breed.

Lot 1, T/R 8424 Ms Merlot K23 is a March female sired by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET and traces back to CHEZ Strawberry Wine ET 204Z. T/R Cattle Company is retaining half embryo interest and full possession of the female.

“The generosity of the Hereford family never ceases to amaze me,” says Amy Cowan, American Hereford Association director of youth activities and foundation. “I am always grateful for donors and supporters giving to HYFA with the best interest of the next generation of Hereford breeders in mind.”

For the second year in a row, a female was donated by T/R Cattle Company, Glencoe, Okla. Proceeds from this female support the Foundation One Campaign and help strengthen the HYFA pillars of scholarship and education.

T/R Cattle Co.’s Lot 1 foundation female garnered $30,000. Purchasers were Cottonwood Springs Farm, Cedar, Mich., and Everhart Herefords, Waldron, Ind. Pictured (l to r) are: Trent Ray, Glencoe, Okla., T/R Cattle Co.; Wesley Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan.; Lauren McMillan, Tiskilwa, Ill.; Tar Tut, Faribault, Minn.; Libby Rushton, Waverly, Tenn., JW Cox, Flemingsburg, Ky.; Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation; Leslie Rogers, Glencoe, Okla.; and Ralston Ripp, Kearney, Neb.

I am always grateful for donors and supporters giving to HYFA with the best interest of the next generation of Hereford breeders in mind.

— Amy Cowan, American Hereford Association director of youth activities and foundation

WATCH & BID ONLINE

SELLING 70 HEAD

OF SHOW HEIFER & PREMIER DONOR PROSPECTS

Born from August to November. Breeds represented will be Polled and Horned Hereford, Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer, Angus, Charolais, Simmental and Chianina.

SARA SULLIVAN ... Reserve Grand Champion Polled Hereford Female, ’23 FWSS & ’23 Cattlemen’s Congress

ELLA WELDON ... Grand Champion Polled Hereford Female, ’23 FWSS & ’23 Cattlemen’s Congress

DEVON MORTON ... Reserve Grand Champion Maine Angus Female, ’23 Cattlemen’s Congress

BLAKELYN STELZER ... Champion Polled Hereford, ’22 Tulsa State Fair

HUDSON CARTER ... Reserve Champion Horned Hereford, ’22 Tulsa State Fair

KYLE DAILEY ... Division I Champion, ’23 FWSS

All the Bellsand

ON THE PROWL WITH POWER & STYLE

■ A truly unique breeding piece offering calving ease with strong maternal and end product value in a profit-focused package

■ The maternal legend in the making - his dam is the famed 4038 and his MGD is 1311. His maternal sisters were both the high selling open and bred heifers at the 2022 Colyer sale

■ DNA tested heterozygous polled, 100% pigment both eyes

TRADEMARK

TRADEMARKED FOR QUALITY

■ In a different league for adding marbling and performance - all while stemming from a proven cow line

■ His marbling EPD is nearly 2x higher than the top 1% of the breed and over 10x higher than breed average

■ His first progeny were standouts at the 2022 Jensen Female Sale

■ DNA tested homozygous polled, 100% pigment both eyes

APPOMATTOX

BUILT FROM A HISTORIC FOUNDATION

■ All the bells and whistles of pigment, docility, excellent feet and a stout stylish phenotype

■ Short marked, deep ribbed and capacious with good balance, natural shape and substance

■ Knoll Crest Farms considers his dam C132 to be their model cow, and the cow line has a reputation as consistent, no-mistake bull producers

■ DNA tested homozygous polled, 100% pigment both eyes

Son - C Cuda Belle 2111, Colyer Herefords, ID

Dam - C 105Y Lady Domino 4038, Colyer Herefords, ID, Bowling Herefords, OK

INNISFAIL TRADEMARK 1939 ET AHA 44097651 EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413 x EF F745 FRANK P230

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Daughter - KJ Innisfail 45C Image 617K ET, Jensen Bros, KS & Innisfail Farm, GA

Daughter - KJ Innisfail 45C Image 623K ET, Jensen Bros, KS & Innisfail Farm, GA KCF BENNETT APPOMATTOX G442 AHA 44105173 KCF BENNETT HOMEWARD C776 x

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Dam - KCF Miss Trust C132, Knoll Crest Farms, VA

and Whistles

KINGDOM

DEFINING A NEW GENETIC REALM

■ A truly unique breeding piece offering calving ease with strong maternal and end product value in a profit-focused package

■ The maternal legend in the making - his dam is the famed 4038 and his MGD is 1311. His maternal sisters were both the high selling open and bred heifers at the 2022 Colyer sale

■ Truly the next step in his pedigree stack to add genuine substance and power to the next generation

■ His first progeny has excelled, earning ratios of 97 for BW and 101 for WW

■ DNA tested heterozygous polled, 100% pigment both eyes

GENERATOR

GENERATE BIG TIME LOOK & PERFORMANCE

■ Standout and high selling Hereford bull of the 2022 Express Ranches bull sale. His first release of semen averaged over $400/straw this fall

■ Absolute royalty in his pedigree blending Genesis, Revolution, 88X, and Sooner with the famous Bailee, Gabrielle, and Notice Me cow families

■ Unbelievably powerful with unparalleled mass and thickness. He is a man amongst boys phenotypically

■ Short marked, red to the ground and goggle eyed. He ranks in the top 10% of the breed on 9 economic traits

■ DNA tested heterozygous polled, 100% pigment both eyes

Great bulls are backed by elite females and great programs – you will not find any better than these future superstars. They offer outstanding phenotype and multi-trait data packages centered around strong calving ease and sustained cow fertility with truly elite Udder Traits and Marbling.

ALL AROUND 904G ET x EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413

Dam – BR Validated B413 6035 7098, Churchill Cattle Co., MT & J M Birdwell, OK

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EXR GENERATOR 0333 ET

AHA 44196588 LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET x C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET

Dam – C Bailees McKee 4295 ET, Express Ranches, OK

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Open Show Division and Class Placings

Polled Bull Division and Class Placings

Class 01 — Polled Spring Bull Calves Calved 5/3/2022 through 5/3/2022

1 head shown

1. Connor Rhoads, Paris, Ill., with LF 8121 Homewrecker 2150 by CRR 8Y Homegrown 057.

Class 02 — Polled Spring Bull Calves Calved 4/3/2022 through 4/20/2022

4 head shown

1. Clay Huber, Subiaco, Ark., with BCH Choctaw Bingo 12 ET by CH High Roller 756

2. Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., with BF Savage Son 4K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87

3. Pied Piper Farms, Hamlin, Texas, with PPF Carlton 99K by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET.

Class 03 — Polled Spring Bull Calves Calved 3/11/2022 through 3/22/2022

1. Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., with CH Premier 233 ET by KLD RW Marksman

2. M&M Cattle Co., West Burlington, N.Y., with M&M 611 Kingsman 207 by CH High

3. Kamryn Oakes, Taloga, Okla., Vanderwork Herefords, Taloga, Okla., with VH 2R United 233 ET by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G.

Class 07 — Polled Junior Bull Calves Calved 2/5/2022 through 2/26/2022

6 head shown

1. Moore Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with BK CMCC Kool Profit K001ET by H The Profit 8426

2. Drew Pérez, Canyon, Texas, with RPC 8246 007 Rocky 228 ET by BR ER Big Country

3. Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., with CH High Rise 205 by CH High Roller 013 ET.

Class 08 — Polled Junior Bull Calves Calved 1/2/2022 through 1/30/2022

6 head shown

1. Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., Manhattan, Kan., with GSCC Magnitude K02 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with BF 8029 The Rio Grande

Curry, Okemah, Okla., with CH Mr 8212 Harold 205 ET by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G.

Class 11 — Polled Senior Bull Calves Calved 11/7/2021 through 12/9/2021

2 head shown

1. Morgan Brewer, Mount Vernon, Ark., with BCC Ole Red Catapult M11J by CRR 719 Catapult 109. 2. Elizabeth Covey, Van Buren, Ark., with RHR 183F Boomer 1607 2143 by TH Masterplan 183F.

Class 12 — Polled Senior Bull Calves Calved 10/5/2021 through 10/5/2021

1 head shown

1. Wheeler Farm, Chickasha, Okla., with WF Pit Boss 1214 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Class 13 — Polled Senior Bull Calves Calved 8/28/2021 through 9/25/2021

5 head shown

1. Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with BK Jet Smooth J18 ET by JDH AH Standout 16G ET. 2. Todd, Kim and Kasey Herman, Lima, Ohio; B.J. Herman & Sons, Edgerton, Ohio; and Stumpf Land and Cattle, Columbia, Ill., with SSF KKH 15U Standard 132 ET by JDH AH Standout 16G ET. 3. Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill., and Kade and Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS 2TK 5101 Jabari 1122 ET by C 5280 Diversified 6121 ET.

Class 17 — Polled Early Summer Yearling Bulls

Calved 5/3/2021 through 5/20/2021

2 head shown

1. Halle Littau, Balko, Okla., with LPH 785F Javelin 229G 445J by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET. 2. Joseph Hale, Sapulpa, Okla., with JDH The Gambler 145J by HFR JCG Augustus 286W 1818 ET.

Class 20 — Polled Spring Yearling Bulls

Calved 4/16/2021 through 4/17/2021

2 head shown

1. Dry Creek Farm, Pell City, Ala.; Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn.; Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb.; and Dirt Road Farms, Franklin, Tenn., with Land Slinger 2296 1046 by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. 2. B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with B&C John Snow 1288J ET by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET.

Class 21 — Polled Spring Yearling Bulls

Calved 3/8/2021 through 3/28/2021

4 head shown

1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., with EKS DWK B26 Final Chapter J10 by CRR 719 Catapult 109.

2. Kyle Lemmon, Manchester, Md., with KLL KLD Triumph 4J ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

3. Abby Hill Farm, Richmond, Ontario, and Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS RF 4Z Poncho 1037 ET by 2TK PERKS 5101 Chuma 8184 ET.

Reserve champion spring bull calf: Connor Rhoads, Paris, Ill., with LF 8121 Homewrecker

Reserve champion junior bull calf: Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., Manhattan, Kan., with GSCC Magnitude K02 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion senior bull calf: Wheeler Farm, Chickasha, Okla., with WF Pit Boss 1214 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

No photo available: Champion senior bull calf: Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with BK Jet Smooth J18 ET by JDH AH Standout 16G ET.

Class 22 — Polled Junior Yearling Bulls Calved 2/11/2021 through 2/24/2021

3 head shown

1. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16 by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Jessica and Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan., and Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, Calif., with CCJ Silveiras Paramour 321J by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET. 3. Abigail Ralston, Enola, Ark., with BK Standout 6139J by JDH AH Standout 16G ET.

Class 23 — Polled Junior Yearling Bulls Calved 1/3/2021 through 1/9/2021

2 head shown

1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 195C Extra Deep B004 1308 by GKB 9279 Extra Deep 195C ET.

2. S & W Polled Herefords, Burnsville, Miss., and Leaning Cedar Herefords, Iuka, Miss., with Harfst BF 912 Go’in Rogue 102 by Harfst WRB 5317 Liam 912.

Class 29 — Polled Two-Year-Old Bulls Calved 2/20/2020 through 2/20/2020

1 head shown

1. Jibben Polled Herefords, Fort Worth, Texas, and Stone Creek Cattle Co., Findlay, Ill., with STNY Leader 024 by R Leader 6964.

Champion intermediate yearling bull: Reserve champion intermediate yearling Joseph Hale, Sapulpa, Okla., with JDH The

Reserve champion yearling bull: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., with EKS DWK B26 Final Chapter J10 by CRR 719 Catapult 109.

Horned Bull Division and Class Placings

Class 04 — Horned Spring Bull Calves Calved 5/17/2022 through 5/17/2022

1 head shown

1. Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., with Purple Santana 101K ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Class 05 — Horned Spring Bull Calves Calved 4/19/2022 through 4/19/2022

1 head shown

1. Pied Piper Farms, Hamlin, Texas, with PPF Honcho 34K by BCC Dominator 062H ET.

Class 06 — Horned Spring Bull Calves Calved 3/3/2022 through 3/17/2022

3 head shown

1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 8688 6011 Belleair K102 ET by BR Belle Air 6011. 2. Sarah Orr, Puryear, Tenn., and Paislee Young, Springville, Tenn., with YB Buster Moon 756 212 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET. 3. Samuel Hunt, Madison, Ga., with Innisfail 7437 955 2K ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Class 09 — Horned Junior Bull Calves Calved 2/4/2022 through 2/20/2022

4 head shown

1. Hudson Carter, Stratford, Okla., with GHC BKMT Kicking Bird 51K ET by SR Dominate 308F ET. 2. Rocking E Herefords, Putnam, Okla., with RER United Klay 201K ET by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G. 3. Drew Pérez,

Champion senior bull: Jibben Polled Herefords, Fort Worth, Texas, and Stone Creek Cattle Co., Findlay, Ill., with STNY Leader 024 by R Leader 6964.

Class 10 — Horned Junior Bull Calves Calved 1/2/2022 through 1/14/2022

3 head shown

1. Cummins Land & Cattle, Hollis, Okla., with EXR Bankroll 2008 by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET.

2. Emma Lynn, Purcell, Okla., with ERL Steele 2022 by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. 3. McKay Cattle Co., Orlando, Okla., with MCKY Sturgis 2112 ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

Champion spring bull calf: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 8688 6011 Belleair K102 ET by BR Belle Air 6011.

Reserve champion spring bull calf: Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., with Purple Santana 101K ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Class 14 — Horned Senior Bull Calves Calved 11/20/2021 through 11/20/2021

1 head shown

1. Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., with BF Voltage Spike 1277 ET by Boyd Power Surge 9024.

Class 15 — Horned Senior Bull Calves Calved 10/2/2021 through 10/18/2021

2 head shown

1. Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C Rush 1306J by B&C Mighty 8016F. 2. Buck

Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with BK VC J-Rod J22 ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Class 16 — Horned Senior Bull Calves Calved 9/19/2021 through 9/19/2021

1 head shown

1. Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with BR GKB Winchester 1314 by BR Belle Air E133 ET.

Class 18 — Horned Late Summer Yearling Bulls

Calved 7/15/2021 through 7/15/2021

1 head shown

1. Addison Koontz, Thomas, Okla., with SG Sensations Edition J111 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Class 19 — Horned Early Summer Yearling Bulls

Calved 5/2/2021 through 5/15/2021

2 head shown

1. Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C Mighty Option 1217J by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET. 2. Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Tripp Phillips, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, with COX Baizel Hayden ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

Class 24 — Horned Spring Yearling Bulls Calved 4/8/2021 through 4/8/2021

1 head shown

1. Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., with BF Logic 1115 by CHEZ/PUGH/HARA Logic 8815F ET.

Class 25 — Horned Spring Yearling Bulls Calved 3/5/2021 through 3/21/2021

2 head shown

1. Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C El Sensation 1207J by B&C El Jefe 7086E.

2. Sidwell Herefords, Carr, Colo., with S Stoner 138J by BR Rip Wheeler E092 ET.

Class 26 — Horned Junior Yearling Bulls Calved 2/6/2021 through 2/6/2021

1 head shown

1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 6034 Clayton 6068 1110 by JCS GKB 240 Clayton 6034.

Class 27 — Horned Junior Yearling Bulls Calved 1/2/2021 through 1/8/2021

3 head shown

1. Bowling Herefords, Newkirk, Okla.; Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; and Bill Moriarty, N.M., with C 8086 Sancho 1084 ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

2. Stephens Hereford Farms, Taylorville, Ill.; Cory Stumpf, Columbia, Ill.; and Stumpf Land and Cattle, Columbia, Ill., with SLC BAR S Mr 49C Dynamic 113ET by NJW 79Z 22Z Mighty 49C ET. 3. Colyer Herefords,

Bruneau, Idaho, with C 5355C Belle Air 1085 ET by BR Belle Air 6011.

Champion junior bull calf: Cummins Land & Reserve champion junior bull calf: Hudson Carter, Stratford, Okla., with GHC BKMT Kicking

Reserve champion senior bull calf: Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C Rush 1306J by

Champion intermediate yearling bull: Austin

Reserve champion intermediate yearling bull: Addison Koontz, Thomas, Okla., with SG Sensations Edition J111 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Reserve champion yearling bull: Bowling Herefords, Newkirk, Okla.; Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; and Bill King, Moriarty, N.M., with C 8086 Sancho 1084 ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Class 30 — Horned Two-Year-Old Bulls Calved 3/8/2020 through 5/18/2020

4 head shown

1. Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas; Pérez, Canyon, Texas; Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant, Texas; and Edwards Ranch, May, Texas, with BR ER Big Country 007 ET by BR Hutton 4030ET. 2. Sara McCann Harfst, Jacksonville, Ore., with SLC 55C Ramblin Man 7H by JTH SC Waylon 55C ET. 3. Kirbie Day Sims, Waxahachie, Texas, with KLD RW McCallan D2009 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Champion senior bull: Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas; Drew Pérez, Canyon, Texas; Ryon Cox, Mt. Pleasant, Texas; and Edwards Ranch, May, Texas, with BR ER Big Country 007 ET by BR Hutton 4030ET.

Polled Female Division and Class Placings

Class 02 — Polled Cow-Calf Pairs Calved 1/2/2017 through 3/21/2020

2 head shown

1. Bryden Barber, Channing, Texas, with BR Merida H031 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

2. Haleigh Ferguson, Smithton, Mo., with AR SCB 4051 Rachel 913E by THM 82Y 1045 Salute 4051.

Class 06 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 5/2/2022 through 6/15/2022

7 head shown

1. Riley Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill., with Purple HB Flatliner 108K ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. 2. Harper Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala., with HPH 103F Lauren 035J ET by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G. 3. Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., with DS 661 Kelly 261 by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Class 07 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 4/9/2022 through 4/24/2022

8 head shown

Waxahachie, Texas, with GKB GCC Notice Me 9401 2147 by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET. 3. Mark Kypton Lofton, Wesson, Miss., with YB Bambi 7437 229 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Class 08 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 4/1/2022 through 4/7/2022

6 head shown

1. Paislee Van Horn, Morgantown, Ind., with WSCC VH Breathless 20K ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. KayAnn Eck, Putnam, Okla., with SG ABK Ms Kerry K63 by SG Trooper H83. 3. Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C., with CME 33D Scarlett 2051 ET by Haroldson’s Upgrade T100 33D.

Class 09 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/17/2022 through 3/27/2022

7 head shown

1. Quinton and Andrew Ray, Brooksville, Ky., with WSCC VH Breathless 13K ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. KayAnn Eck, Putnam, Okla., with RER Miss Kensley 221K by H LAR Deberard 9106 ET. 3. George Sinclair,

Reserve champion senior bull: Sara McCann Harfst, Jacksonville, Ore., with SLC 55C Ramblin Man 7H by JTH SC Waylon 55C ET.

ET by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET.

Class 10 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/8/2022 through 3/16/2022

6 head shown

1. Kade and Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS SJ FG Teeter 2033 by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET. 2. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with BAR C Classy Calista 244 by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

3. Delaney Chester, Oregonia, Ohio, with HAWK Maria 9K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 11 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/1/2022 through 3/3/2022

7 head shown

1. Kynlee Dailey, Kingston, Okla., with BK CMCC Kalamazoo 245K ET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 2. Riley Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill., with Purple HB Harlow 26K ET by 4M X06 Harleys Playtime 705 ET. 3. Holden Roeder, Sequin, Texas, with T/R 01F Kiki K18 by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair: Haleigh Ferguson, Smithton, Mo., with AR SCB 4051 Rachel 913E by THM 82Y 1045 Salute 4051.

Champion division I spring heifer calf: Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill., with Purple HB Flatliner 108K ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Reserve champion division I spring heifer calf: Harper Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala., with HPH 103F Lauren 035J ET by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G.

Class 14 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves Calved 2/15/2022 through 2/27/2022

3 head shown

1. Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan., with GSCC Thunderbird K06 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with 6MC PF 561C Melissa May 202 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Connor Rhoads, Paris, Ill., with LF KD 0103 057 Holly 2011 by CRR 8Y Homegrown 057.

Class 15 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves

1. Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat Pristine 2605 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Kovin Lewis, Ryan, Okla., with PSC SCC Rose 2006 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET. 3. Lily Miles, Morgantown, Ind., with VH 1326 Kandy Girl 02K ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

Class 16 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves Calved 1/10/2022 through 1/27/2022

8 head shown

1. Blake and Bryce Brancel, Endeavor, Wis., with PSC SCC Rousch 2002 ET by

Deatsman, Leesburg, Ind., with Deatsman Kiss To Remember 6KET by K Rustic 711 ET.

3. Morgan Jackson, Kaufman, Texas, with Bright Miss Shelby 2214 ET by CRR About Time 743.

Class 17 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves Calved 1/2/2022 through 1/9/2022

9 head shown

1. Beau Ann Graves, Chillicothe, Mo., with STAG Pearl 9K ET by EXR Platinum 9200 ET.

2. Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., with KJ BJ 760G Harley K66 ET by CH High Roller 756

3. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with STAG Pearl 4K ET by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET.

Class 21 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves Calved 12/4/2021 through 12/28/2021

5 head shown

1. Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFR KR Mimosa Lady 2153 ET by KLD RW Marksman

2. Gage Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas, with CH Ms Rizzy 1105 by C Spot On 6128 ET.

3. B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with B&C G16 Kelly Stock 1374J ET by Loewen Genesis

Class 22 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves Calved 11/8/2021 through 11/18/2021

5 head shown

1. Madeline Braman, Refugio, Texas, with MC Jo Mama Think’s Im Good by H Montgomery 7437 ET. 2. Jade Carson, Hamlin, Texas, with B&C Ms Endure 1364J ET by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET. 3. Rylee Canton, Texas, with C/H 853 Chandon 2201 by BACC 401B On Point 894 ET.

Class 23 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves Calved 10/2/2021 through 10/31/2021

6 head shown

1. Caroline Munson, Shallowater, Texas, with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 160 ET by BR Copper

2. Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 165 ET by BR Copper 124Y. 3. Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFR KR Roses And Wine 2155 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Class 24 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves Calved 8/24/2021 through 9/23/2021

6 head shown

1. Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with KJ 746D Coco Beach 536J ET by JDH AH Benton

2. Blake and Bryce Brancel, Endeavor, Wis., with PSC SCC Diamond 1027 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET. 3. Blayklee Stelzer, Oologah, Okla., with BK TRF Jiggy Olivia 1048J by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Class 27 — Polled Late Summer Yearling Females Calved 6/7/2021 through 7/6/2021

4 head shown

1. Maddie O’Leary, Weatherford,

with

Texas,

Champion division II spring heifer calf: Kynlee Dailey, Kingston, Okla., with BK CMCC Kalamazoo 245K ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Reserve champion division II spring heifer calf: Kade and Kendall Boatman, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS SJ FG Teeter 2033 by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET.

Champion junior heifer calf: Beau Ann Graves, Chillicothe, Mo., with STAG Pearl 9K ET by EXR Platinum 9200 ET.

Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat Pristine 2605 ET by T/R BPF

Champion senior heifer calf: Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with KJ 746D Coco Beach 536J ET by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.

Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Blake and Bryce Brancel, Endeavor, Wis., with PSC SCC Diamond 1027 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Reserve champion intermediate yearling female: Maddie O’Leary, Weatherford, Texas, with HAW Shivers 802J by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

HAW Shivers 802J by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. M&M Cattle Co., West Burlington, N.Y., with M&M 627 Glitter Sparkles 128 by CRR 8Y Leverage 971. 3. Connelly, Addison and Davis Ward, Oak Grove, Mo., with MAV Blessed Emerson 180I ET by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET.

Class 28 — Polled Early Summer Yearling Females Calved 5/2/2021 through 5/21/2021

5 head shown

1. Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with HAWK Myla 39J ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

2. Koy and Elle Leigh Moonen, Glencoe, Okla., with CH TB Haley 199 ET by PERKS 0003 Easy Money 4003. 3. Emma Lynn, Purcell, Okla., with BRNY Jitterbug 70J ET by H/TSR/

Reserve champion spring yearling female: Ainsley Williams, Van Alstyne, Texas, with K&S Miss Mary Jane 2106 by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

No photo available: Champion spring yearling female: Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, with BK CMCC Jungle Girl 147J ET by SR Dominate 308F ET.

1. Callie Harris, Canton, Texas, with GGSC MGS Maggie J06 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Sara Horton, Marshall, Mich., with HAWK Modest 19J ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with HPH 756 Lady Luck 5480J by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Class 32 — Polled Spring Yearling Females Calved 3/1/2021 through 3/25/2021

Dunlap, Iowa, with BK CMCC

Reserve champion junior yearling female: Rylie and William Meinhardt, Onaga, Kan., with

Champion senior yearling female: Haleigh Ferguson, Smithton, Mo., with AR D41A Reva H21 by AR Double Time D41A.

AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Beau Ann Graves, Chillicothe, Mo., with EXR Primrose 1504 ET by EXR Platinum 9200 ET.

Class 35 — Polled Junior Yearling Females Calved 2/2/2021 through 2/28/2021

7 head shown

1. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with BK CMCC Jungle Cat 149J ET by KLD EB Trump D58. 2. Cory Stumpf, Columbia, Ill., with SLC 55C Kelli 5J by JTH SC Waylon 55C ET.

3. Addison Young, Lexington, Ill., with PERKS BH 5017 Mercedes 1020 ET by 2TK PERKS 5101 Cadillac 8039ET.

Class 36 — Polled Junior Yearling Females Calved 1/5/2021 through 1/25/2021

3 head shown

1. Rylie and William Meinhardt, Onaga, Kan., with SHR Diana 1026 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET. 2. Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, Okla., with GKB 2296 Elvira 497E J206 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. 3. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 337U Miss Carrisa J128 ET by Harvie SAFNBFI Colateral 337U.

Class 38 — Polled Senior Yearling Females Calved 11/19/2020 through 11/19/2020

1 head shown

1. Haleigh Ferguson, Smithton, Mo., with AR D41A Reva H21 by AR Double Time D41A.

Horned Female Division and Class Placings

D87 ET. 2. Brazos, Taos and Reata Heck, Fitzhugh, Okla., with BK Keepin Time 257K ET by SR Dominate 308F ET. 3. Carli Thomas, Purcell, Okla., with KLL LMAN T/R 611D Tula 11K ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Class 13 — Horned Junior Heifer Calves Calved 1/3/2022 through 1/19/2022

4 head shown

1. Madelyn Thompson, Amity, Mo., with KLL T/R 111F Candy 10K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Chancee Clark, Muldrow, Okla., with BK Kool Shades 246K ET by H The Profit

3. Crew Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with Aubreys Gracie 4054 1K ET by UPS Sensation

Class 18 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves Calved 11/12/2021 through 12/28/2021

4 head shown

1. Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC Ms Spice 178 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

2. Jade Carson, Hamlin, Texas, with B&C Ms Option 1359J by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET.

3. Gentry Close, Grove, Okla., with PSC Miss Helen 194J ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

Class 19 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves Calved 10/3/2021 through 10/8/2021

3 head shown

1. Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with BK Jet Mist 1043J ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Class 01 — Horned Cow-Calf Pairs Calved 4/3/2020 through 4/3/2020

1 head shown

1. Brooke Bain, Lawton, Okla., with MMM VH Miss Diana H43 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Class 03 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves Calved 5/2/2022 through 6/7/2022

8 head shown

1. McKenna Rogers, Solon, Iowa, with GSCC Mustang Sally K17 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Kenna Silas, Leedey, Okla., and Kanon and Keelynn Dirickson, Leedey, Okla., with H BL Miss Spice 277 ET by DCF 642Z Dilly 002H.

3. Addison

Oak Grove, Mo., with MAV Cotton’s Elvira 264K ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Class 04 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves Calved 4/4/2022 through 4/16/2022

8 head shown

1. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with EXR High Class Kat 2253 ET by EXR Bankroll 8130

2. Beau Ann Graves, Chillicothe, Mo., with SC Coco Dream 221K by HAPP BK Valor 37C

3. Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with CH Ms Thank You 235 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Class 05 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/2/2022 through 3/28/2022

8 head shown

1. Mattie and Marcie Harward, Richfield, N.C., with BOY Fiona 243K ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. 2. Hayes and Kendall Devine, Chickasha, Okla., with HAWK Della 203 ET by SR Dominate 308F ET. 3. Koble Lewis, Ryan, Okla., with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 209 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Class 12 — Horned Junior Heifer Calves Calved 2/6/2022 through 2/19/2022

4 head shown

1. Hadley Dunklau, Wayne, Neb., with KLL KLD Toyger 1K ET by KLD RW Marksman

2. Grady Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas, with GKB 8123 Brooklyn F071 1803 by BR Belle Air 8123. 3. Gracie Gist, Fort Gibson, Okla., with CH Ms Avery 1102 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Class 20 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves Calved 8/24/2021 through 9/26/2021

4 head shown

1. Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C D83 Miles 1266 ET by C Double Your Miles 6077 ET.

2. Joseph Schohr, Oroville, Calif., with BF 308F Vivian 1008 ET by SR Dominate 308F ET.

3. Jettie Funderburgh, Stephenville, Texas, with Purple Eleanor 125J by Purple RGR Moonshine 104E.

Class 25 — Horned Late Summer Yearling Females Calved 6/6/2021 through 7/21/2021

2 head shown

1. Jason Baust, Rocky Ridge, Md., with SEISS Bonnie J41 by RW KLD Ruger 109 7029 ET.

2. Carlisle Braman, Refugio, Texas, with MC Miss Graceful 2151 ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

No photo available:

Champion intermediate yearling female: Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, with Purple Levita 100J ET by CRR 8Y Leverage 971.

Champion spring heifer calf: McKenna Rogers, Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Ella

Champion junior heifer calf: Hadley Dunklau, Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Madelyn Thompson, Amity, Mo., with KLL T/R 111F Candy 10K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC Ms Spice 178 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

intermediate yearling female: Jason Baust, Rocky Ridge, Md., with SEISS Bonnie J41 by RW KLD Ruger 109 7029 ET.

Class 26 — Horned Early Summer Yearling Females Calved 5/10/2021 through 5/10/2021

1 head shown

1. Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, with Purple Levita 100J ET by CRR 8Y Leverage 971.

Class 29 — Horned Spring Yearling Females Calved 4/3/2021 through 4/17/2021

3 head shown

Champion spring yearling female: John Dauer, Panhandle, Texas, with JPD 826 Emmylou 53121 by Langfords 9406.

1. Kraiton Carpenter, Leedey, Okla., with SC Jessica 120J ET by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET. 2. Hollis and Ivy Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., with ECR Miss Tater Tot 1400 ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326. 3. Courtney Eudy, Harrisburg, N.C., with CME 2059 Coco Chanel 1058 by C Stockman 2059 ET.

Class 30 — Horned Spring Yearling Females Calved 3/4/2021 through 3/31/2021

5 head shown

1. John Dauer, Panhandle, Texas, with JPD 826 Emmylou 53121 by Langfords 9406.

2. Rhiata and Rholton Bouziden, Waynoka, Okla., with PSC SCC Lydia 1021 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET. 3. Madelyn, Wyatt and Weaber, Wamego, Kan., with KJ BJ 753D Cherilyn 385J ET by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET.

Class 33 — Horned Junior Yearling Females Calved 2/12/2021 through 2/19/2021

3 head shown

1. Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with BACC 228Z Tara 108 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

2. Jason Baust, Rocky Ridge, Md., with GGSC Kiwi 4J ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

3. Marlyn Pecha, Meno, Okla., with CMCC Jazz It Up 179J by /S Mandate 66589 ET.

Class 34 — Horned Junior Yearling Females Calved 1/6/2021 through 1/22/2021

2 head shown

1. Kendall and Kade Boatman, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS 1502 Mary Jo 1002 ET by HAPP BK Valor 37C ET. 2. Piper Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 8086 Lady Sancho 1066 ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Class 37 — Horned Senior Yearling Females Calved 10/3/2020 through 11/7/2020

2 head shown

1. Bailey and Shelby Pearl, DuQuoin, Ill., with BP SP EF 88X Henrietta 45H ET by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET. 2. Maddie Smith Athens, Texas, with MSCC Hazel 909H by HFR JCG Augustus 286W 1818 ET.

Reserve champion spring yearling female: Kraiton Carpenter, Leedey, Okla., with SC Jessica

Reserve champion junior yearling female: Kendall and Kade Boatman, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS 1502 Mary Jo 1002 ET by HAPP BK Valor

Champion senior yearling female: Bailey and Shelby Pearl, DuQuoin, Ill., with BP SP EF 88X

Reserve champion senior yearling female: Maddie Smith, Athens, Texas, with MSCC Hazel 909H by HFR JCG Augustus 286W 1818 ET.

Reserve champion

Pen Show Division and Class Placings

Champion spring heifer calves: Sadler Herefords, Tryon, Okla.

Reserve champion spring heifer calves: Doug Lind & Family, Rushford, Minn.

Champion senior heifer calves:

Reserve champion senior heifer calves: Triple H Acres, Miller, Mo.

Champion senior yearling heifers: Trent & Delores Fogleman, Crowley, La.

Champion senior bull calves: Chapman Land & Cattle Co., Nunnelly, Tenn.

Champion spring bull calves: Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill.

No photo available: Reserve champion senior bull calves: Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas

Reserve champion spring bull calves: Sidwell Herefords, Carr, Colo.

Reserve champion yearling bulls: Sidwell Herefords, Carr, Colo.

CHB +131

JCS 1479G DOMINATOR 2301

AHA 44401302

• 2/11/22

• Horned

SR Dominator 1479G x JCS Miss Spartan 0809

CED +9.6, BW –1.4, WW +51, YW +89, SC +1.3, MILK +26, CW +79, REA +.56, MRB +.21, CHB +129

JCS 1479G DOMINO 2307

AHA 44381699 • 2/15/22 • Horned

SR Dominator 1479G x JCS Mrs. Langdon 0729

CED +4.8, BW +2.2, WW +55, YW +92, SC +1.1, MILK +34, CW +66, REA +.25, MRB +.04, CHB +89

JCS 7314 COPPER 2356

AHA 44379457 • 3/14/22 • Horned

JCS 124Y Copper 7314 x JCS Homebrew 7154

CED –3.7, BW +5.3, WW +64, YW +104, SC +0.8, MILK +32, CW +79, REA +.48, MRB +.10, CHB +126

JCS DOMINATOR 2348

AHA 44388613 • 3/21/22 • Horned

SR Dominator 170H x JCS 609 Dominette 9554

CED +1.6, BW +3.3, WW +60, YW +94, SC +1.1, MILK +29, CW +78, REA +.46, MRB +.32, CHB +138

Black Baldy Heifers Top NWSS Commercial Sale

Buyers chose from an elite group of bred heifers.

by Wes Ishmael

Hereford-built black baldy females from Hermes Livestock, Washington County, Colorado, topped the inaugural Maternal Merit Heifer Sale, Jan. 11, in the yards at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo.

“We have developed a program based on the baldy heifer being the best in the business,” says Anton Hermes of Hermes Livestock. “Where we grow our cattle in eastern Colorado, the environment we’re in, we feel like we have an advantage raising black baldy cattle. The maternal merit of having those cattle on our ranch has proved itself over and over again.”

Sanctioned by ABS, the sale

leading seedstock and commercial producers each consigning 20 heifers. The Hermes heifers averaged $2,650, which was $82 to $194 more than the other breed groups of Angus, Balancers, Red

Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

“Fertility is the number one factor in our program. We need fertile cattle with good feet and legs, and moderate milk. We also want a good muscle pattern in our cattle because we are selling pounds of beef at the end of the day,” Hermes says.

In terms of performance, he explains heifers like those he sold in the Maternal Merit Sale wean steers at 600-625 pounds and sell alongside those out of mature cows.

Hermes Livestock participates in three production sales each year, and sells cattle private treaty.

Approximately 80% of the heifers they raise go into commercial replacement programs, either their own or those of customers.

“The F1s are always our most popular. We do sell some straight Angus cattle, but the F1s are always our most popular cattle,” Hermes explains. He also notes the growing use of Hereford bulls on commercial Angus cows in his area.

“People are starting to realize the advantage of Hereford on the other half. The heterosis that comes to the table with the Hereford genetics has absolutely accelerated our breeding program, and everyone else is starting to see that value,” Hermes says. “Three of my closest neighbors are now on a black baldy program. I buy Hereford bulls for them at seedstock producer sales, and they’ve not looked back since they started doing it. At least 50% of their bull batteries are now Hereford, and everyone I talk to and promote that to sees the value of it. Once they try it, they never go back.”

We feel like we have an advantage raising black baldy cattle. The maternal merit of having those cattle on our ranch has proved itself over and over again.

— Anton Hermes, Hermes Livestock

These were among the Hereford-built F1 black baldy females from Hermes Livestock that topped the Maternal Merit Sale.

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Herefords on the Hill

Champions named at the 2023 National Western Stock Show.

Herefords took Denver, Colo., by storm in the Yards and on the Hill at the National Western Stock Show, Jan. 13-14. Judges Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla., and Miles Shout,

and it’s an honor to be called to judge a show of this level,” Robertson remarked.

Bull show

Grand champion horned bull, BR GKB Winchester 1314, first won the Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, the winning entry is a Sept. 19, 2021, son of BR Belle Air E133 ET. The reserve champion horned bull and champion

yearling bull title went to H Front Runner 1495 ET, owned by 4 J Farms, Cabot, Ark. He is a Feb. 6, 2021, son of H The Profit 8426 ET.

Winning grand champion polled bull and the yearling bull division was GKB Cattle, and Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., with EKS DWK B26

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Grand and polled champion yearling bull, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., with a March 17, 2021, son of CRR 719 Catapult 109.

BR GKB Winchester 1314

Grand and horned champion senior bull calf, Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with a Sept. 19, 2021, son of BR Belle Air E133 ET.

H Front Runner 1495 ET

Reserve and horned champion yearling bull, 4 J Farms, Cabot, Ark., with a Feb. 6, 2021, son of H The Profit 8426 ET.

H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET Reserve and polled reserve champion yearling bull, Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wyo., with a Jan. 27, 2021, son of EFBeef Resolute CEO.

honors went to Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC, Glenrock, Wyo., with H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET. He is a Jan. 27, 2021, son of EFBeef Resolute CEO.

Female show

Grand champion polled female and champion intermediate yearling division honors went to Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with HAWK Myla 39J ET. She is a May 21, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Kynsleigh, Sage and Kashlyn Krebs, Gordon, Neb., claimed the reserve champion polled female and champion spring yearling female title with K Jemma 149 ET. She is

a March 5, 2021, daughter of SR Dominate 308F ET.

Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, exhibited the grand champion horned female, HAWK Murphy 14J ET. The March 26, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET first claimed spring yearling division honors. Cierra, Claire and Cricket Collins, Chattanooga, Okla., won the reserve champion horned female and the junior heifer calf banner with H BL Carmel 223 ET. She is a Feb. 4, 2022, daughter of UPS Entice 9365 ET.

Other awards

At the conclusion of the show, GKB Cattle, and Hannah and Hadley

Harrison, Montague, Calif., were named polled premier exhibitors. GKB Cattle, and Chesney Doubet, Belgrade, Mont., were named horned premier exhibitors. Kynsleigh Krebs, Gordon, Neb., was named horned premier breeder, and Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill., was named polled premier breeder. Visit Hereford.org for complete show results.

Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.

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HAWK Myla 39J ET

Grand and polled champion intermediate yearling female, Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with a May 21, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

HAWK Murphy 14J ET

Grand and horned champion spring yearling female, Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, with a March 26, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

K Jemma 149 ET

Reserve and polled champion spring yearling female, Kynsleigh, Sage and Kashlyn Krebs, Gordon, Neb., with a March 5, 2021, daughter of SR Dominate 308F ET.

H BL Carmel 223 ET

Reserve and horned champion junior heifer calf, Cierra, Claire and Cricket Collins, Chattanooga, Okla., with a Feb. 4, 2022, daughter of UPS Entice 9365 ET.

Not pictured: Kynsleigh Krebs, Gordon, Neb., was named horned premier breeder.

Not pictured: Hadley and Hannah Harrison, Montague, Calif., were named polled premier exhibitor.

Additional polled division results

Champion spring heifer calf: Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., with DS 661 Kelly 261 by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Lane and Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md., with HAWK Maggy 11K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Champion junior heifer calf: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with C 0195 Black Hawk Lass 2010 by C CJC 4264 / 4013 / 0195.

Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan., with GSCC Thunderbird K06 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Champion senior heifer calf: Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 165 ET by BR Copper 124Y.

Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Blake and Bryce Brancel, Endeavor, Wis., with PSC SCC Diamond 1027 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Reserve champion spring yearling female: Lane and Logan Cady, with FTZS Loretta 101J by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Champion junior yearling female: Michael and Carly Kolterman, Garland, Neb., with OCC JCC Reba by LCX Perfecto 11B ET.

Reserve champion junior yearling female: Kiera and Kinsley Bremer, Fullerton, Neb., with GLM EF 53D Linda 2105 by NJW 84B 10W Journey 53D.

Champion spring bull calf: Stanley J. McMahon & Sons, Ayr, Neb., with MCM Fresh Prince K12 ET by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET.

Reserve champion spring bull calf: Colten Miigerl, Ravenna, Neb., with KLM Platinum Otis 205K ET by EXR Platinum 9200 ET.

Champion junior bull calf: Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., with KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET by EXR Benchmark 8240 ET.

Reserve champion junior bull calf: Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 1311 Genesis 2135 ET by Loewen Genesis G16 ET.

Champion senior bull calf: Bar Star Cattle, Musselshell, Mont., with Bar Star Nemeses 1213 ET by Loewen Genesis G16 ET.

Champion senior bull: Bar Star Cattle, and Ernst Herefords, Windsor, Colo., with Bar Star Rebellion 013 ET by BR Belle Air 6011.

Reserve champion senior bull: Wooden Shoe Farms, Blackfoot, Idaho, with KW WSF Setting Trends H249 by WSF Trend Setter C35 ET.

Additional horned division results

Champion spring heifer calf: Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with CH Ms Thank You 235 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with YB Rosita 711 238 ET by K Rustic 711 ET.

Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Kynsleigh Krebs, Gordon, Neb., with JCS Marie Laveau 2441 ET by Churchill High Noon 8339F ET.

Champion senior heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C D83 Miles 1267 ET by C Double Your Miles 6077 ET.

Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, with C D83 Miles 1266 ET by C Double Your Miles 6077 ET.

Champion intermediate yearling female: Lane and Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md., with HAWK Ryder 37J ET by K Rustic 711 ET.

Reserve champion spring yearling female: Hollis and Ivy Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D., with ECR Miss Tater Tot 1400 ET by TFR KU Roll the Dice 1326.

Champion junior yearling female: Mark Kypton Lofton, Wesson, Miss., with H H/G Annsley 102 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Reserve champion junior yearling female: Sage, Kashlyn and Kynsleigh Krebs, with K Josie 136 ET by Churchill High Noon 8339F ET.

Champion spring bull calf: GKB Cattle, with GKB 8688 6011 Belleair K102 ET by BR Belle Air 6011.

Reserve champion spring bull calf: Kendi Miigerl, Ravenna, Neb., with KLM Mighty Rustic 218K ET by K Rustic 711 ET.

Champion junior bull calf: Chesney Doubet, Belgrade, Mont., with CCD Kingsman 3K ET by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Reserve champion junior bull calf: Tara Hausner, Thomasville, Pa., with HCC HA Uphold K36 by G 942 Sustain 7179.

Reserve champion senior bull calf: Cache Cattle Co., Wellsville, Utah, with CC 15G 4016 Stockmans Mile 92J by CC 8C48B Stockmans Ovation 15G.

Reserve champion yearling bull: Bill King, Moriarty, N.M.; Bowling Herefords, Newkirk, Okla.; and Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 8086 Sancho 1084 ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill., was named polled premier breeder. Chesney Doubet, Belgrade, Mont., was named horned premier exhibitor.

Hereford Yard Show

Landgren Ranch, Colyer Herefords and Bill King Ranch take home top honors.

Reserve champion carload

Jensen Bros., Courtland, Kan., with a group sired by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, KJ BJ 309C Leader 182F, R Leader 6964, BCC Dominator 619D and EXR

Benchmark 8240 ET.

Abbreviations used in expected progeny differences (EPDs) tables: calving ease (CE), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), dry matter intake (DMI), scrotal circumference (SC), sustained cow fertility (SCF), maternal milk (MM), maternal calving ease (MCE), mature cow weight (MCW), udder suspension (UDDR), teat size (TEAT), carcass weight (CW), rib fat (FAT), ribeye area (REA), marbling (MARB), baldy maternal index (BMI$), Brahman influence index (BII$), and Certified Hereford Beef index(CHB$).

Courtland, Kan. The group was sired by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, KJ BJ 309C Leader 182F, R Leader 6964, BCC Dominator 619D and EXR Benchmark 8240 ET. The average weight of the load was 1,255 pounds with a calculated WDA of 3.62.

Champion honors for the pen-of-three bull show went to Colyer Herefords, with the group first winning the junior bull

grand champion pen-of-three bulls with a group sired by UPS Harvester 9985 and JDH AH Benton 8G ET. The pen weighed an average of 1,147 pounds and calculated a 3.82 WDA.

The grand champion pen of females and champion junior heifer calf pen was exhibited by Bill King Ranch. The group was sired by Loewen Genesis G16 ET and posted an average weight

heifers were sired by H The Profit 8426 ET with an average weight of 803 pounds and a WDA of 3.18.

Visit Hereford.org for complete show results.

Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.

Reserve champion pen-of-three bulls Jensen Bros., Courtland, Kan., with a group sired by UPS Harvester 9985 and JDH AH Benton 8G ET.

Reserve champion pen-of-three females Haxton Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with a group sired by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Success Breeds Success

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Juniors Take On Denver

Junior exhibitors succeed on the Hill at the National Western Stock Show.

Members of the National Junior Hereford Association claimed top honors at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) junior Hereford show Jan. 12 in Denver, Colo. Nick Fitzsimmons, Perry, Okla., judged the 68-head show in the Stadium Arena at the NWSS.

Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, exhibited the grand champion horned female, HAWK Murphy 14J ET. She is a March 26, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET and was first named champion spring yearling female. The reserve champion horned female, H BL

Carmel 223 ET, was exhibited by Cierra, Claire and Cricket Collins, Chattanooga, Okla. The Feb. 4, 2022, daughter of UPS Entice 9365 ET, came out of the junior heifer calf division.

The grand champion polled female, HAWK Myla 39J ET, was exhibited by Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill. The May 21, 2021, female is a daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET and first won champion intermediate yearling female. The reserve champion polled female, GSCC Thunderbird K06, was exhibited by Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan.,

and is a Feb. 22, 2022, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. She was first named champion junior heifer calf.

“I think as you look out here, it’s not just about the quality of the cattle, it’s the quality of the kids,” Fitzsimmons said during the selection of the champion junior polled Hereford female.

Visit Hereford.org for complete show results.

Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.

HAWK Myla 39J ET

Grand and polled champion intermediate yearling female, Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with a May 21, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Grand and horned champion spring yearling female, Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, with a March 26, 2021, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

GSCC Thunderbird K06

Reserve and polled champion junior heifer calf, Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan., with a Feb. 22, 2022, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

H BL Carmel 223 ET

Reserve and horned champion junior heifer calf, Cierra, Claire and Cricket Collins, Chattanooga, Okla., with a Feb. 4, 2022, daughter of UPS Entice 9365 ET.

(MARB), baldy maternal index (BMI$), Brahman influence index (BII$), and Certified Hereford Beef index(CHB$).

HAWK Murphy 14J ET

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LARSON HEREFORD FARMS

N8494 110th St. Spring Valley, WI 54767

Fred, home 715-772-4680

Fred, cell 715-495-0837

Easten, cell 715-495-6233

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Eric, Rosie, Briana, Rhett and Madison Katzenberger Monroe, WI 608-214-1154

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Ben and Gail Brancel 608-981-2003 brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com

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W13707 Hwy 44 Brandon, WI 53919 Brent Hopp 920-266-6936 and Emma Hermsdorf 608-628-2330 hoppbre@gmail.com

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C&L DYNAMIC H028 4K {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}

P44370351 - Calved: 1/29/2022 - Tattoo: BE 4K

SHF FORESIGHT B413 F158 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}

SHF HAVILAND F158 H028 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}

P44123599 SHF MAGGIE Z311 F327 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

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BOETTCHER’S BROOKVIEW ACRES

Joe and Amy Starr and Family

E5198 N. Water Dr. Manawa, WI 54949

920-596-2580

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Issac and Stephanie Knuth

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Lininger Farms

Chester Lininger W1018 Spring Prairie Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 262-763-8846 clininger@wi.rr.com

Butch and Maryellen W16163 U.S. Hwy. 10 Fairchild, WI 54741 715-597-2036

Brandon 715-533-2470

Garritt 715-586-0033

Michael 715-533-3370

Ryan, Tiff and Andrew Timm 507-433-1183

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Hank and Charlotte Handzel & Family 2791 Sime Rd. Cottage Grove, WI 53527 608-839-5207 Main 608-235-9417 Cell

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Harold and Connie Lietzau 7477 Iband Ave. Sparta, WI 54656 608-633-2875

Contact NOAH BENEDICT 217-372-8009 or noahb@hereford.org

Troy and Michelle Jaydon, Devon and Jocelyn Taylor and Ty Taylor cell 608-487-0015

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ACT’s Playbook Developing Leaders

Invest in future leaders for your farm’s future. Leadership — without it, what does the future of your operation look like?

Investing in leaders now is a critical part of your farm’s next generation. Follow our five steps to develop and coach your next leader (see sidebar).

Words from wise women

The best way to benefit from the fivestep model is through collaboration. I recently had the pleasure of attending the 2023 Top Producer Summit and leading the Executive Women in Agriculture (EWA) session. During this session, a panel of three women shared how they are taking their operations to the next level through leadership and collaboration. These women had different perspectives and roles, but all were inspiring and innovative.

Susan Weaver Ford, the first female operator on her family’s

sixth-generation tobacco farm in North Carolina spoke about her many travels as one of 10 Americans selected to be a part of the Nuffield International Farming Scholars. This group provides female farmers the opportunity to travel, learn and collaborate with other female farmers around the world.

“I travel the world and always try to bring something back to implement on my own farm,” Ford says.

Talk about building influence! The only thing more important than Ford’s farm operation is her family. As she spoke about her 12- and 6-year-old kids showing interest in the farm, it rang true that developing a powerful, professional network and influencing others is the key to leadership and seeing your operation grow for the future.

Five Steps to Develop the Next Generation

Step 1: Start with why.

Be clear about your “why.” Then, it’s much easier to outline a vision and strategy that includes a set of goals for this process.

Step 2: Take inventory.

Create your human asset state-of-the-state. How can employees become better prepared to lead? How much time is spent identifying critical topics for knowledge transfer and taking action?

Step 3: Cultivate culture.

The idea of coaching — beyond the sports field — is fairly unfamiliar to most people in agriculture. But it can’t be the case any longer.

Step 4: Build influence.

The overall theme is about building a powerhouse professional network. Consider training, education, peer groups and advisory boards, to gain experience, and develop advocacy and communications skills.

Step 5: Step Five: Develop accountability.

No successful process is ever complete without implementation, and remember it’s a joint effort. Build accountability systems (like performance metrics and personnel reviews).

Chiming in to validate Ford’s points was Emily Malecha. Marrying into a large family farm, Malecha moved into a leadership role for marketing, office management and hiring H-2A employees. Together, the Malecha family tackles their operation with a business-minded approach. Through business advisors and literal unanimous family votes around a table, Malecha explained that everything they do isn’t just for the present. They are collectively building a legacy for their next generation.

Jennie Schmidt offered a unique perspective. The registered dietitian turned farmer is running a grape, soybean, corn and green bean operation with her brother-in-law in Maryland. With an ever-changing market, unusual geography and more restrictive state regulations, Schmidt found herself pivoting to new ventures and diversifying her portfolio in order to achieve goals and stay relevant in the area.

“Never growing up around farming, I made myself indispensable by learning to drive every piece of equipment,” Schmidt says. Whether she was switching gears from growing tomatoes to tofu soybeans or starting her own vineyard consulting business, neither Schmidt nor any of these panelists failed to develop accountability as a leader or implement their processes for their operations.

Leadership — without it, what does the future of your operation look like? Whether you answer this question with a positive or a negative, these five steps and words from three wise, topproducing women will help pave the way to start building leaders today and for the next generation.

Sarah Beth Aubrey is an entrepreneur and founder of Aubrey Coaching and Training (ACT). She can be reached at sarah@sarahbethaubrey.com.

| by Sarah Beth Aubrey

Rippling Rock Hereford Farm

Tim, Stephanie, Ashleigh and Andrew Osborn 3537 Second Creek Rd. Blanchester, OH 45107

Tim: 937-655-0644

Home: 937-783-2869

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Time Tested Genetics

Todd, Anna, Elizabeth, Lindsey and Maverick Pugh 6005 Meese Road

Louisville, OH 44641

Todd 330-353-1001

Lindsey 330-933-4297

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From the Field

In Passing

Edwin Leroyce Burks, 92, Smiths Grove, Ky., passed Feb. 7.

Leroyce was born on Feb. 2, 1931, to the late Alex and Nannie Ellen Burks. He married Ima Madison on Nov. 12, 1948. Together they had three sons: Darrell (Martha), Eddie (Debbie) and Scott (Kim). He was known as Papaw to eight grandchildren: Brian, Whitney, Dara, Sheldon, Kelby, Bradon, Tristann and Avery. Along with five greatgrandchildren: Briley, Kaelin, Preston, Shelby and Everly.

Leroyce was a true Christian disciple. He was saved in 1947. Leroyce joined the Bon Ayr Missionary Baptist Church and became an ordained deacon in 1951. He has always said that he knows where he is going when the good Lord calls him Home. He used his God-gifted talent of singing as he led singing for many years at Bon Ayr Baptist. He was inducted into the Kentucky Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Leroyce was a member of the Masonic Allen 24 Lodge and served as Master in the year 1992. He received his 50-year pen several years ago.

Leroyce was a lover, supporter and advocate of the agriculture industry. He instilled a love and appreciation for the industry into his family while being a member of the American Hereford Association, Kentucky Hereford Association and the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Leroyce was big-hearted, a hard worker and loved by many. He will be missed but will rest easy at his forever home.

John K. “Jack” Vanier, 94, Brookville, Kan., passed Feb. 10.

To call Jack a founding father of a bygone rural Kansas culture would be three things at once.

An understatement, a compliment and a chance for Jack to respond in his characteristic unassuming nature — accompanied by that brilliant smile — that he was just doing what came naturally.

In his self-effacing, lowkey way, it would also offer a golden opportunity for Jack to take issue with the “bygone” sentiment.

Soft-spoken and successful. Kind and productive. Reliable and generous.

If someone were to ask, “What does it mean to be called ‘the salt of the earth?’” One would only need to spend a few minutes talking about Jack to get a deep and meaningful sense.

Jack grew up on the bedrock of honesty. He came of age with a work ethic. Integrity drove his success in business. With his bride, Donna, he raised a family on faith. Jack did not struggle with a greater cosmic meaning of why he was here, and that’s what made him such a good husband, father and grandfather, rancher and businessman. That’s what made him such a good friend.

He loved his neighbor and walked humbly. His sense of humor put you at ease as soon as you encountered him. Jack was fun to be around.

Born in Salina, Kan., to John J. (“J.J.”) and Lesta Vanier Aug. 6, 1928. Jack operated the CK Ranch in Brookville, once the largest producer of purebred Hereford cattle in the country. The family also held ranching interests in Wyoming, Colorado and Oklahoma.

Jack offered his gift of service and leadership capacity to a host of organizations, including the American Hereford Association, the Kansas Livestock Association, and the boards of directors of the National Cattlemen’s Association (today’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association) and Archer Daniels Midland. Roles in which he provided wisdom and insight, but mostly what he would have described as common sense.

And while much has changed in

Kansas and the world during Jack’s time on this planet, his passing is not the end of an era. His legacy is with us today. You see it in Mary’s compassion for her community, in Marty’s brilliant smile and intellect, and in the life lessons John learned from his father. In Jack’s grandchildren, you don’t have to look very far, to see a direct reflection of his light and love.

You see it in the promise of entire generations touched by Jack’s benevolence through scholarship, mentorship and stewardship.

Jack lives on, in the thoughts and memories found uppermost in the minds and the warm feelings which lie deep in the hearts of all who encountered him. When we think of Jack, it is what comes naturally.

His contributions to agriculture, the livestock industry, to Kansas State University and to all the organizations and people he touched, are many and significant. But it was by living his life the way he did that marks the profound contribution Jack made to our greater society, the rural culture and a way of life worth preserving, that will stand out.

Not because he wanted it to, but because he didn’t.

Preceded in death by his wife, Donna Lindsey Vanier, Jack is survived by sister, Joyce Hale; and brother, Jerry Vanier, Kansas City; daughter, Mary Vanier, Manhattan, Kan.; daughter, Dr. Marty Vanier, Manhattan; and her stepchildren; Katie (Kevin) Buehler, Kirsten (Nathan) Beemer and Kathy Krause; and son John K. Vanier II, Salina, Kan.; his daughters: Lauren Vanier and Sarah (Ryan) Geiger; John’s wife, Kim; and children: Pallie (Bryan) Swartz, Landon Koehn, Jess Koehn, and Ty Koehn, and Jake Mooney and Norah Mooney.

Editor’s note: See more about CK Ranch on Page 24 of this issue. Watch for more about Jack Vanier’s legacy in the April issue of Hereford World.

Leroyce Burks

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Dan Snyder, cell 240-447-4600

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654 Cold Spring Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325-7335

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY

The Bachtel Family Westminster, MD Randy 443-340-4418 rbachtel@bprsurveying.com Brooks 443-340-4419 brobachtel@hotmail.com

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Sales Digest: 2022 in Review

Hereford Bulls Average $5,933

Demand for Hereford genetics in 2022 was strong, with Hereford bulls averaging $5,933 per lot during the calendar year.

In total, 6,713.50 bull lots sold in production and consignment sales, compared to 6,617.50 in 2021.

Female lots tallied 5,105.75 to average $4,745.

All in all, 11,819.25 lots grossed $64,058,933 to average $5,420.

Understanding the Sales Digest summary

This year-end review summarizes the 2022 sales reported in the Hereford World. The sales included occurred from January through December of 2022.

Tables are organized by the top production and consignment sales. Production sales are organized by ranges of lots sold, and then sorted by average, highest to lowest. Consignment sales are sorted by average, highest to lowest.

Only bull production sales averaging $4,500 or higher, female production sales averaging $5,000 or higher and consignment sales averaging $3,000 or higher were printed in this year-end review, but all 2022 sales reported in the Hereford World were used to calculate the monthly totals and yearend numbers.

Visit Hereford.org/ marketing/hereford-sales/ sales-results/ and check out the “Sales Digest” column in the Hereford World to stay up to date with the latest sales results.

Editor’s Note: The cities and states reported reflect the sale location.

Top 2022 Bull Production Sales

Top 2022 Bull Production Sales (Continued)

Top 2022 Bull Consigment Sales

Top 2022 Female Production Sales

Top 2022 Female Consignment Sales

CES Gertie 132N – Progeny sells! ECR Miss Time – She sells! 2R Classic Thunder – He sells!

Hereford Eve in OKC

Oklahoma City, Okla. | Jan. 5

Auctioneer: Justin Stout, Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

7 flushes $60,500 $8,643

139 embryos $189,900 $1,366

195 semen units $51,825 $266

TOP FLUSH LOT

$13,000 — Flush on Churchill Lady 0403H ET

DOB 9/10/2020, by EFBeef BR Validated B413, consigned by Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont., sold to Boyd Meyer, Wyoming.

TOP EMBRYO LOT

$13,200 — 4 sexed embryos

By T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET x CRR 109 Kelly 661 ET, consigned by Lookout Ridge Farm, Boulder, Colo., sold to Melissa Grimmel Schaake, Kansas.

National Western Hereford Sale

Denver, Colo. | Jan. 13

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

TOP BULL LOTS

$42,000 — UU Big Sky 2232K

DOB 2/20/2022, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Stangle Herefords.

$30,000 — UU Dupuyer 2144K

DOB 2/13/2022, by HH Advance 9214G, sold to Jolly, Mo.

$25,000 — UU Hulett 1382J

DOB 3/4/2021, by CL 1 Domino 6187D, sold to Redbird Ranch, Texas.

$21,500 — UU Dupuyer 2229K

DOB 2/19/2022, by HH Advance 9214G, sold to Knippling Bros., South Dakota.

$21,000 — UU Dupuyer 2230K

DOB 2/19/2022, by HH Advance 9214G, sold to L Bar W Cattle Co., Montana.

Van Newkirk Herefords

Oshkosh, Neb. | Jan. 16

Auctioneers: Joe Goggins, Greg Goggins

Reported by: Alex Acheson

$21,000 — UU Laredo 1210J

DOB 2/18/2021, by UU Laredo 8479F, sold to Williams Cattle Co., Louisiana.

$20,000 — UU Dupuyer 2172K

DOB 2/14/2022, by HH Advance 9214G, sold to Boehnke Hereford Ranch, North Dakota.

$20,000 — UU Kingsley 1536J

DOB 3/25/2021, by UU Kingsley 7241E, sold to Ratjen, Texas.

$19,000 — UU Belgrade 1044J

DOB 2/7/2021, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to Christopher, Mo.

$18,000 — UU Dupuyer 2231K

DOB 2/20/2022, by HH Advance 9214G, sold to Rafter Double U Ranch, Alberta.

$18,000 — UU Belgrade 1006J

DOB 2/2/2021, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to Streiff Ranch LLC.

$17,500 — UU Kingsley 2105K

DOB 2/11/2022, by UU Kingsley 7241E, sold to Dudley Bros., Texas.

$17,500 — UU Dupuyer 2121K

DOB 2/12/2022, by HH Advance 9214G, sold to Fred Baker, Illinois.

Delaney/Atkins

Lake Benton, Minn. | Jan. 23

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Alex Acheson

TOP BULL LOTS

$22,000 — JDH AH ND Drammen 32K ET

DOB 1/30/2022, by JDH AH Prominent 21G

ET, sold to Hansmeier and Son, Bristol, S.D.

$14,000 — JDH MRD 54E 8G Benton 35K ET

DOB 1/31/2022, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET, sold to Ehlke Herefords, Townsend, Mont.

$10,500 — AH 19Z Final Print K350 ET

DOB 2/17/2022, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis.

$10,000 — JDH 137F 16G Standout 40K ET

DOB 2/1/2022, by JDH AH Standout 16G ET, sold to Friesz Livestock, New Salem, N.D.

$9,000 — JDH 79F 9365 Entice 31K ET

DOB 1/30/2022, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to Carlson Farms, Murdock.

$8,500 — JDH 7C 36G United 15K

DOB 1/26/2022, by Haroldson’s United 33D

36G, sold to Sanders Ranch, Custer, S.D.

$8,250 — JDH MRD 57E 9365 Entice 18K

DOB 1/27/2022, by UPS Entice 9365 ET, sold to Rob Heitland, Artesian, S.D.

$8,000 — JDH AH 19Z Final Print 107K ET

DOB 2/24/2022, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Mike Anderson, Menno, S.D.

TOP FEMALE LOT

$14,000 — JDH AH 45C 36E Rita 1J ET

DOB 1/18/2021, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET, sold to 1J Partnership.

Churchill Cattle Co.

Manhattan, Mont. | Jan. 24

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

Lots Gross Average

115 bulls $877,500 $7,630

5 females $23,550 $4,710

120 total $901,050 $7,509

TOP BULL LOTS

$160,000 — Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET

DOB 2/7/2022, by KCF Bennett Resolve G595, sold to Storey Hereford Ranch, Bozeman; XA Cattle, Moorefield, Neb.; 3R Livestock, Tamworth, New South Wales; Topp Herefords, Grace City, N.D.; Cane Creek Cattle Co., Glenham, S.D.; Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D.; Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; Sticks & Stones Ranch, Cheyenne, Wyo.; The Berry’s, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Ade Polled Herefords, West Lafayette, Ind.; and Bill King Ranch, Moriarty, N.M. (1/2 interest).

$20,000 — Churchill Gambit 291K ET DOB 1/19/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Pierces Hereford Haven, Baraboo, Wis. (1/2 interest).

$27,000 — Churchill Long Haul 234K ET DOB 1/11/2022, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET, sold to Sand Rock Ranch, Benton, Wis. (3/4 interest).

$13,500 — Churchill Masterplan 273K ET DOB 1/16/2022, by TH Masterplan 183F, sold to Stuber Ranch, Bowman, N.D. (1/2 interest).

$16,000 — Churchill Amsterdam 247K ET DOB 1/12/2022, by Churchill Broadway 858F, sold to Golden Oak Livestock, Red Deer County, Alberta; and McLennan Creek Hereford, Abbotsford, British Columbia (3/4 interest).

$11,500 — Churchill Majestic 227K DOB 1/10/2022, by Churchill Majestic 903G ET, sold to Dave Balducke, Sidney (1/2 interest).

$11,000 — Churchill Times Square 250K ET DOB 1/13/2022, by Churchill Broadway 858F, sold to Pied Piper Farms, Hamlin, Texas (3/4 interest).

$14,000 — Churchill Long Haul 259K

DOB 1/14/2022, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET, sold to Kenny Lee, Judith Gap.

$12,000 — Churchill Advance 269K

DOB 1/15/2022, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Thompson Cattle Co., Lawndale, N.C.; and Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C.

$12,000 — Churchill Advance 248K

DOB 1/13/2022, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Coley Herefords, Lafayette, Tenn.; and Michael Harless, Edmonton, Ky.

$11,500 — Churchill Resolve 2203K ET

DOB 2/19/2022, by KCF Bennett Resolve

G595, sold to Steele Ranch, Pinedale, Wyo.

$10,500 — Churchill Domino 2146K

DOB 2/3/2022, by CL 1 Domino 0186H, sold to Rafter Ranch Inc., Wise River.

$10,500 — Churchill Broadway 1142J

DOB 2/4/2021, by Churchill Broadway 858F, sold to Rangeline Herefords, Thief River Falls, Minn.

Red Bluff

Red Bluff, Calif. | Jan. 28

Auctioneers: Rick Machado, Trent Stewart, Max Olvera

Reported by: Colt Cunningham

Lots Gross Average

28 bulls $153,504 $5,482

TOP BULL LOTS

$25,000 — PK Cascade 21K20

DOB 3/1/2021, by PK Cascade 17K15, consigned by Kudlac Herefords, Grants Pass, Ore., sold to Michael Pratt, Monroe, Ore.

$9,000 — M BSM 10Y Homeboy 1025 ET

DOB 2/1/2021, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Morrell Ranches, Willows, sold to Bell A Land & Cattle Co., La Pine, Ore.

$8,500 — HDCC 8080 Idaho 142

DOB 2/23/2021, by UPS 2296 Sensation 8080, consigned by High Desert Cattle Co., Canyon City, Ore., sold to JC Oliver Inc., Seneca, Ore.

$6,500 — M BSM 1850 Houston 1020

DOB 1/15/2021, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Morrell Ranches, sold to Bell A Land & Cattle Co.

$6,500 — PK Cascade 21K09

DOB 1/12/2021, by PK Cascade 17K15, consigned by Kudlac Herefords, sold to Alan Shufelberger, Redding.

SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2022-23 fiscal year.)

35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664

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Brent, cell 217-971-5897

LORENZEN FARMS

Steve Lorenzen 17696 E. 1825th Rd.

Chrisman, IL 61924 217-269-2803

www.lorenzenfarms.com

Samantha, Todd, Rachel and Zach Parish 618-926-7388

www.parishfarms.com

1764 US RT 136 Penfield, IL 61862 Buddy 217-649-0108 Bailey 217-714-4955 Cody 217-871-9708 edenburnfamilyfarm@gmail.com

Bryan, Lisa, Tyler and Melinda Braun 1855 DD Rd. Columbia, IL 62236 618-593-7255

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Tuscola, IL 61953

Dave, Marcia & Elise Hackett

Dave: 217-621-1761

Elise: 217-621-6864

davehackett91@yahoo.com

Floyd, Annette and Brittany 815-223-4484

Chad, Erin and J.W. 815-712-5739

LaSalle, IL 61301

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New Members

ALABAMA

Jaci Deitrick, Troy

Gilreath Farms

Chad Gilreath, Fayette

Ricky Harcrow, Ider

Hendricks Cattle Co.

Scott Hendricks, Troy

John Avery Holland, Arab

Henry McGhee, Eutaw

McKelvy Farm

Candace McKelvy, Vinemont

Muddy Creek Farms

Nathanael Hunt, Wilsonville

Needmore Cattle Co.

Kevin Williams, Boaz

James Pugh Jr., Tallassee

Rock Springs Farm

Greg Gay, Jemison

S&R Farms

Ronald Bennefield, Cullman

Skelton Farms

Michael Skelton, Buhl

Smith Bros. Cattle

Tyler Smith, Big Cove

Twin Rivers Farms

Misty Walters, Black

Will Jordan Livestock

Will Jordan, Talladega

ARIZONA

Rancho Encinas

Rene Tenorio, Buckeye

Sierra Vista Ranch

Marilyn Wrigley, Carefree

W Lazy T Cattle

Kimberly McGee, Kingman

ARKANSAS

Golden Acres Cattle Co.

Grant Golden, Malvern

Keith Rick, Austin

Kevin Rick, Malvern

Tou Chao Vang, Summers

CALIFORNIA

Geoff and Lacy Carlson, Oroville

Cates Farms

Amanda Cates, Lindsay

Ricky Kelley, Santa Rosa

Angela Morton, Santa Rosa

COLORADO

Adams 45 Ranch

Kammi Adams, Ault

Lobato Show Cattle

Michael Lobato, Monte Vista

Chad Mayard, Strasburg

Kendra Schlachter, Holyoke

CONNECTICUT

Heritage Park Farm

Matthew Sweet, Sterling

Old Post Farm

Maureen Watson, East Hartford

DELAWARE

Plan B Farm

Paul Henry, Laurel

FLORIDA

Kenneth and Barbara Burke, O’Brien

Hickory Hill Minis

Vikki Jacobs, Oak Hill

Legacy Oak Farms

Sherie Brown, Palm City

Lost River Ranch

Stacey Sabia, Stuart

Mendoza Ranch Inc.

Gustavo Kost, Fort Meade

Pfau Pfarms LLC

Celeste Pfau, Milton

Rebecca Rowe, Bushnell

Scheider Farms

Dylan Scheider, Lake City

Ward Cattle

Barbara Ward, Lakeland

GEORGIA

6 Days Cattle Co.

Dalton Lance, Twin City

Double G Valley Farm

Daniel Griesemer, Rome

JCW Farm

Carrie Paris, Calhoun

McCracken Farms

Russ McCracken, Clayton

Oak Hill Farm

Lane Bennett, Calhoun

Rocky Hollow Herefords

Carson Bentley, Gillsville

Shadow B Farms LLC

DJ Bradshaw, Clayton

Sweet T Farms

Chris Gaither, Nashville

Wahachee Creek Cattle Co.

Kelly Cooper, Elberton

Willis Farms

Blake Willis, Dexter

IDAHO

Diamond Heart Cattle Co.

Randy Lancaster, Montpelier

Tucker Egan, Rupert

Hathaways Hog Heaven

Alaina Hathaway, Moyie Springs

ILLINOIS

4B Farms

Blake Shumaker, Winslow

Cowell Ag Inc.

Bruce and Nancy Cowell, Red Bud

Alex O’Dell, Altamont

R&H Cattle

Rob Smithey, Jonesboro

Tower Creek Herefords

Mike Boudreau, Grant Park

West Farms

Jacob West, Palmyra

INDIANA

American Wildflower Farms

Damon McMahan, Vevay

Baesel Ranch

Robert Baesel, Poseyville

Jennifer Balon, Wanatah

Beeler Farms

Jason and Randy Beeler, Mitchell

Bradford Cattle Farms LLC

Ron and Stella Bradford, Silver Lake

Matt Callahan, Bedford

David Eagan, Bedford

Golden Hill Stock Farm

Jacob Griffiths, Avilla

J&M Farms

John Smith, Scottsburg

J and E Farms

Jeremy Ellis, Rushville

Marvin Jones, Logansport

Kiff Farms

Brandon Kiff, Wanatah

Jonathan Lybarger, Claypool

Moody Moo Farm

Bruce Brandenburg, Underwood

Olde Springfield Farms LLC

Abigail Knapp, Brookville

Erica Pick, Knox

Zachary Puckett, Warsaw

Rock Creek Ranch

Darren McAbbe, Portland

Stearns Show Stock

Megan Stearns, Wolcott

Steven Thomas, Richmond

Valley Vista Farms

Joe Robbins, Scottsburg

Jacie Wilkinson, Mitchell

Woods Family

Michaela Woods, Kingman

IOWA

Hunter Anderson, Algona

BC Farms

Bradley Steinhoff, Oto

Clear Creek Cattle Co.

Curtis Allen, Tiffin

Coyote Valley Cattle

Travis Smith, Manning

Crystal Creek Farm

James Halley, Marion

Diamond K Cattle Co

Aaron Kiesewetter, Washington

Dutch Hill Land & Cattle LLC

Nathan Van Maanen, Newton

Lisa Eblen, Adair

Grenis Farms

Myleena Grenis, Ely

Hidden Rock Ranch

Chad Henderson, Monticello

Jared and Tonya Jones, Edgewood

Rachel Kaufmann, Wilton

Andrew Knupp, Minburn

NRW Cattle Co.

Nathan Whittaker, Letts

Elizabeth Olson, Washington

Copeland Paulsen, Preston

Rockin 4W

Clayton Wilken, Clarksville

Schlutz Land & Livestock

Eric Schlutz, Letts

Jeremy Sills, Dysart

Becky Stickler, Numa

Wilkinson Livestock

Brian and Beth Wilkinson, Elkhart

KANSAS

/2G

Renee Griffin, Coffeyville

Cache Creek Vet Service LLC

Aaron Larson, LaCrosse

Circle J Miniature Black Herefords

Doug Jones, Osawatomie

Diamond S Quarter Horses

Dawn Hubbard, Olsburg

The Hereford World welcomes new members who joined the American Hereford Association Oct. 1, 2022, through Jan. 31, 2023.

Inspired by Nature Farms

Jarrett and Summer Grassl, Havana

Kissinger Farms

Clinton Kissinger, Tonganoxie

Kubick Farms

Tanner Kubick, Sylvan Grove

Dane Scheetz, Oakley

Woody Ranch Herefords

Scott Woods, Barnard

KENTUCKY

B&R Farms

Bill Fannin, West Liberty

Billy Tabor Farms

Billy Tabor, Garfield

C & W Farms

Chris and Wendy Janes, Columbia

Alexander Gibson, Eubank

Hazelwood Farms

Robert Hazelwood, Nancy

JC Howard Farms

Ben Howard, Flatwoods

Keach Manor

Amy Keach, Bagdad

Meadowcreek Farms

William Suter, Rockholds

Nolf Family Farms

Cole Nolf, Somerset

Nordheim Farms

Scott Nordheim, Butler

Thistle Ridge Farm

E. Michael Provence, Mt. Olivet

Tingle Farms

Edward Tony Tingle, Shelbyville

Walls Family Farm

Troy Walls, Lawrenceburg

Justin Watts, Versailles

LOUISIANA

Brynlee Boudreaux, Grand Chenier

Dailey Cattle

Christine Dailey, Crowley

Dirt Road Farms

Clifford Hebert, Welsh

Guthrie Cattle Co.

Kathy Guthrie, Cameron

Haymons Hereford Ranch

Donna and Terry Haymon, Leesville

Herrera Cattle

Christian Herrera, DeRidder

Jaquelyn Neall, Leesville

Paynes Herefords

Scott Payne, Rayville

Rising Sun Farm and Ranch

Letitia Canty, DeRidder

West/Shelby

Wendi Shelby, Denham Springs

K Heart Ranch

MAINE

Steven Knowlton, Albion

Murphy Farms

Rochelle Murphy, Leeds

MARYLAND

ANB Farms

Benjamin Nusbaum, Manchester

Bright View Cattle

Jason Talbert, New Windsor

Douglas and Lillian Colson, Taneytown

MICHIGAN

Kyle Briggs, Milan

Buckingham Family Farm

Nicole Buckingham, Coleman

Faber Family Farm

Ginna Faber, Gladwin

Melody Fitzer, Gladwin

Samantha Harding, Albion

Harmon Herefords

Nathan Harmon, North Branch

Manna Ranch

Nathanael and Amy Jo Cole, Rudyard

Caitlin McCarty Denison, Freeport

Stelter Cattle

Jonathan Stelter, Bridgman

Wolverine State Ranch

Andrew Walerski, Belleville

MINNESOTA

Crazy Woman Cattle

Haley Juntunen, Farmington

Dammann Family Herefords

Jon, Mitchel and Katelyn

Dammann, Lester Prairie

Fletcher Creek Herefords

Dennis Tretter, Little Falls

Alex Goltz, Comfrey

Robert Schafer, Mahnomen

The Herefords on Latimer

Matthew Holt, Long Prairie

Vos Cattle Co.

Ryan and Mallory Vos, Chandler

Chad Washa, New Prague

MISSISSIPPI

Custom Cattle Services

Rusty Sumner, Lena

D and T Farm

Dennis Penton, Carriere

Donaldson Farms LLC

Jessica Donaldson, Sardis

Kimberly Ellis, Laurel

Hudgins Poultry and Beef Co.

James Hudgins, Kosciusko

JK Farms

Jason Johnston, Meridian

L & R Cattle Farms

Leon Badeaux, Meadville

Lucky D Farm

Brandon Douglas, Petal

Shiloh Farms

Dewayne Bass, Bogue Chitto

Trinity W LLC

Stephanie Williams, Randolph

MISSOURI

Alford Cattle

Travis and Melissa Alford, Peculiar

B & B Cattle

Bob Bagnell, Slater

Crutsinger Hereford Farm

Larry Crutsinger, Whitewater

Josh Dampier, Phillipsburg

Doehring Farms

Robert Doehrinig, Conway

Double A Farm

Anthony Strack, Cape Girardeau

Forst Farms Inc.

Francis Forst, Lamar

Jeff Valentine Farms

Jeffrey Valentine, Lucerne

Kickin M Cattle Co.

Marty Mitchell, Seneca

Jeff Knight, Lebanon

Monte Cattle Co.

Garrett Lawrence, Pottersville

Oakbow Ranch

Emil Schulke V, Salem

Ozark Mountain Black Herefords

Jacob Black, Richland

Rosedale Polled Herefords

Jo Wayne Strack, Cape Girardeau

Winston Cattle Co.

Dakota Huneycutt, Williamsville

MONTANA

Kirk Harkis, Hardin

Samantha and Andrew Wright, Ekalaka

NEBRASKA

Brahmsteadt Cattle

Heather Brahmsteadt, Exeter

David Burkey, Beaver Crossing

Narjes Cattle Co.

Tyson Narjes, Sidney

PTP/TBJ Farms

Bill and Joni Runge, Plymouth

Rathjen Cattle Co.

Matthew Rathjen, Waco

Matt and Staci Thomsen, Davenport

NEW JERSEY

Whimsy Hall Farms

Ernest R Borden, Columbus

NEW MEXICO

Archuleta Cattle

James Archuleta, Las Vegas

Cravens Cattle Co.

Mark Cravens, Albuquerque

Don Gatlin, Gila

Poverty Flats Farm

Christopher Culpepper, La Plata

David Varela Jr., Pecos

NEW YORK

Bens Maple Farm

Max Gross, Cattaraugus

Misty Acres Farm

Josh Edwards, Mexico

Murphys Misfit Feirm

Shannon Murphy, Granville

Platinum Rose Show Stock

Taylor Schofield, Pavilion

RB Cattle Co. LLC

Ryan Blatchley, Campbell Hall

Eric Visnesky, Cattaraugus

Martha Wright, Williamson

NORTH CAROLINA

Bar M Farms

Nathan Barlowe, Lenoir

William (Ray) Burgess, Ramseur

Jones Farms

Cameron Jones, Spruce Pines

L&B Farms

Lindsey Vance, Burnsville

L&L Agriculture and Biotechnology LLC

Matthew Livingston, Siler City

McPherson Farms

Renee McPherson, Mebane

Mini Hooves Farm

Jeremy Cannon, Newport

Jeff Roegge, New Hill

The Grantham House LLC

Christopher Weeks, Goldsboro

Ray and Caroline Watkins, Castle Hayne

NORTH DAKOTA

Becker Stock Farm

Garrett Becker, Minot

Dakota Prairie Acres

Michelle Gessner, Granville

Turkey Track Herefords

Destry Northrop, Golva

OHIO

C & S Cattle

Craig and Shantelle Hoopes, Salem

Justin and Norman Cramer

Farms LLC

Justin Cramer, Bucyrus

Kalb Farm LLC

David Couch, McConnelsville

Klingler Heritage Farm

Mark Klingler, Blacklick

KZ Farms LLC

Raymond Kinney, Wellington

Philo High School FFA

Joshua Harris, Duncan Falls

Ross Haven Farm

Debbie and Doug Ross, Oxford

Lani Sollenberger, West Alexandria

Twisted Ridge Farms

Josh Napier, Moscow

Waylon Hall Farms LLC

Tyson Hall, Butler

OKLAHOMA

3C Cattle Co.

Henry Casas, Clinton

Cadillac Ranch

Chad Morris, Warner

Dustin Coe, Glencoe

Hurricane Hefty Ranch

Chad Hefty, Oklahoma City

K A Gordon Farms

Kelvin Gordon, Collinsville

Sue Ellen Miller, Hennessey

Murfs Ranch

Kale Murphree, Duncan

Orrell Hereford Ranch

Bryan Orrell, Fort Cobb

Charity Pulliam, Marland

Rolling Brass Ranch

Michael Imhof, Claremore

Rusty J Ranch

Jacob Johnston, Yukon

Triple M Cattle

James Mills, Lindsay

Tumbleweed Ranches

Ted Butler, Marietta

Zachary Wix, El Reno

OREGON

Ashley Charboneau, Turner

Clover Creek Cattle Co.

Hadley Hawkins, Jospeh

Shasta View Cattle Co.

Frank and Christy Stonier, Beatty

PENNSYLVANIA

Meadowbrook FTS

Matthew Johnston, New Baltimore

Parrish Family Farm

Guy Parrish, Montrose

Pleasant Hill Farm

Justin Duncan, Homer City

The Merrow Homestead

Kevin Merrow, Marion Center

WWIT Hay and Cattle

Adam Griffis, Montrose

SOUTH CAROLINA

Covington Farms

Craig Covington, McConnells

Crapps Family Farm LLC

Kevin Crapps Jr, Leesville

Goodwin Farms

Dwayne Goodwin, Greenville

Hudson Acres

William Hudson, Rembert

SOUTH DAKOTA

Dimond A Cattle Co.

Andy and April Stewart, Flandreau

Full Throttle Ranch

Jeremy and Tracie Maag, Watertown

Michael Gilbertz, White Lake

Jerard and Gina Paulsen

Gina Neu-Paulsen, Rockham

Thyen Herefords

Alexander Thyen, Miller

TENNESSEE

Robin and Larry Amboy, Castilian Springs

Begley Farms

Micah Begley, Etowah

David and Cindy Blackwelder, Mulberry

Torrey and Michelle Caudilll, Murfreesboro

CB Cattle Co.

Clint Bain, Culleoka

Justin Dickey, Stantonville

Duck Trace Farm

Chris Burton, Columbia

Foshie Hereford Farm

Wesley Foshie, Greeneville

Jonathan and Emily Gregory, Belvidere

Hidden Springs Farm

Denver Pritchard, Harrogate

Hooting Hollow

David Bacon, Dandridge

Iron Station

Charles Delade Jr., Rogersville

Andrew LaFevor, Chattanooga

Miller Farms

Steven Miller, Memphis

Pleasants Cattle Farm

Steven Pleasants, Rossville

Star Valley Farm

J. D. Harrison, Kingsport

Triple M Farms

Robert McDonald, Mount Juliet

Triple O Farm

Owen Lewter, Dellrose

Windy Ridge Ranch

Ryan Lancaster, Crossville

TEXAS

4 Jesmer Ranch

Steven Jesmer, Emory

Valia Achille, Alvin

Awesome Mini Ranch

Erik Solis, Sullivan City

Kimberly Babb, Eldorado

Big Oak Road Ranch LLC

Norris Hayes, Weimar

Blackplum Creek Ranch

Glenn Ceniceros, Pampa

Elizabeth Boggs, Crosbyton

Britten Trust Ranch

Hunter Britten, Bryan

Broken Horn Family Ranch

Janelle Anderson, Hempstead

Buc N Up Ranch

Christopher and Sandy Cates, Leona

Matthew Buckley, Hockley

Taylor Carter, Longview

CFD Inc.

Kim VanAssendelft, Cleburne

Jeffrey Cockrill, Bells

Commercial Land & Cattle Co. LLC

David Culbreth Jr., Pasadena

Cortese Farms

Joseph Cortese, Little River

Cotie Bros. Cattle

Kenneth Cotie, Missouri City

Crumpton Cattle Co.

Lacye Crumpton, San Angelo

CS Livestock

Colton Scott, Loop

DBL Drop Herefords

Tim Rifenburgh, Woodsboro

Diamond M 4 Land and Cattle

Holly McDermott, Big Lake

Diamond M Ranch

Douglas McCafferty, Whitewright

Diamond S Cattle

Blake Smith, Lindale

Diamond T

Morgan Tindle, Lott

Double Trouble Minis

Jamie Stehle, Orange Grove

Emmerts Ranch

Michael Emmert, Weatherford

Paul Emmons, Nacogdoches

Fletcher Farris, Sanger

Gary Felux, Poth

Flying D Ranch

Robert and Anna Davis, Wills Point

Colton Foster, Pottsboro

Four T Ranch

Scott Twomey, Kaufman

Kayla Franke, Midlothian

Garrett French, Jefferson

G&L Ranch

Ivan Gusman, Bacliff

Grace Cattle

Jonathan Grace, Hearne

Matthew Gray, Azle

Sarah Guel, Crockett

Halfmann Ranch

Cory Halfmann, New Ulm

Swayzee Harlan, Wellman

His Blessing Homestead LLC

ShaeLyn Werner, Bartonville

Hoddes Reds

Rita Hodde, Manor

Hopp Singh Cattle Co.

Stephen Jordan, Harleton

J5 Farm

Scott Harris, Longview

KAP Miniature Cattle

Kimberly Powell, Menard

Labastida Ranch

Santos and Alexandria Labastida, San Angelo

Michael Lambert, Springtown

Last Chance Ranch

Sherry Stephens, Thornton

Lennon Cattle Co.

Brittnie Akin, Alba

Little Chief Ranch

Catherine Howry, Austin

Long Call Cattle Co.

David Nimberger, Magnolia

Lucky Duyck Farm

Mary Nate, Dripping Springs

Lyssy Cattle

Zachary Lyssy, Poth

Mahlers Rockin Ranch

Brandon Mahler, Briscoe

MK Ranch Co

Jonathan and Nicole Hjelmervik, Rotan

Rodney Monk, Bells

Kacie Morgan, Sherman

Paz Ranch

Luis Paz, Odessa

Rabe Farms

Mackenzie Rabe, Donna

Greg Rifenburgh, Woodsboro

Elizabeth Rinn, New Ulm

David and Christi Roberts, Avery

Robertson Farm

Clay and Kathy Robertson,

Big Sandy

Robo Farms

Brandon Roberson, Kaufman

Sapphire Ryza LLC

David Rhodes, Washington

Sczepanik Cattle Co.

Tobin Sczepanik, Floresville

Shadow Mountain Ranch

Sharon Lane, Blooming Grove

Side of Ranch

Jonathan Luden, Comanche

Square W Ranch LLC

Richard Williams, Pickton

Stoner Cattle

Jean Stoner, Floresville

TB Ranch

Bruno Burris, Columbus

Triple M Ranch

Laura and Matthew Marder, Golden

Twisted C Ranch

Meghan Carter, Longview

Kamber Ulmer, DeKalb

WD Cattle

Wayne Deason, Floresville

Wilkerson Springs Ranch

Rusty Wilkerson, Overton

UTAH

U under U Ranch and Properties

Ben Mecham, Roosevelt

Wasatch Mini Herefords

Kyle Loveland, Uintah

Janice Wiberg, Hyrum

VERMONT

Skylar Clemens, South Strafford

Holden Farm

Kelley Turner, Brandon

VIRGINIA

3E Land and Livestock LLC

Preston Breeding, Lebanon

Cherry Grove Farm

Brandy Harris, Mineral

Allie Edwards, Culpeper

Wesley Edwards, Nickelsville

Lark & Sky Farms

Laura Stump, Troutville

Three Bridge Farms

Andrew Allen, Powhatan

Turkeycock Farms

Phillip Haynes, Penhook

WASHINGTON

William Galvani, Bainbridge Island

WEST VIRGINIA

Jay Bierce, Moundsville

Clay Creek Farm

Leah Alt, Moorefield

F&S Farms

Jordan Lamb, Buckhannon

Lipscomb Farms

Megan Lipscomb, Parkersburg

Mountain Overlook Farm

Kirsten Hiett, Paw Paw

Shriver Farm

Joseph Shriver, Harrisville

Hillary Strawser, Rowelsburg

Thomas Dietrich Farms

Melinda Thomas Dietrich, Bruceton Mills

WISCONSIN

Aebly Farms

Brian Aebly, Black River Falls

Tyson Clark, Fennimore

Goldcrest Farms LLC

Joe Speich, Reedsburg

HC Herefords

Heather Clarke, Beloit

Michelle Herrman, Sparta

HMH Herefords

Karl Hylle, Webster

Ja Lee Farm

Jacob and Lee Hedmark, Niagara

Mike and Laura Knipfer, Deerfield

Dennis Schlimgen, Blue Mounds

Sweet T Ranch

Brent and Jeanna Tessmer, Medford

Thomas and Jenna Taylor, Bloomington

Toedter Farms

Nathan Toedter, Soldiers Grove

Windy Tails Homestead

Laura Ebert, Valders

WYOMING

B & L Farm and Cattle LLC

Bob and Linda Graff, Powell

E Z Rocking Herefords

Chad and Mary Block, Powell

Morgan Sanchez, Burns

DENMARK

Venture Hereford and Angus

Simon Johansen, Bredsten

DEATSMAN FARMS

DEATSMAN GOOD LORD LORRIE21JET

44347314 Calved: 9/20/2021 • Tattoo: LE 21J

Sire: K RUSTIC 711 ET

Dam: JTH SC KISS & TELL 20A ET

• 2022 JNHE Bred-and-Owned Division III Reserve Champion

DEATSMAN KISS TO REMEMBER 6KET

P44348558 Calved: 1/22/2022 • Tattoo: LE 6K

Sire: K RUSTIC 711 ET

Dam: JTH SC KISS & TELL 20A ET

• 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Show Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf

Brian, Janelle, Collin and Landon Deatsman 5708 North 200 East • Leesburg, Indiana 46538 Brian, cell: 574-527-6679

The Duncan Family

1264 N. Mountain Rd. Wingate, IN 47994

David cell 765-366-0295

davidandjilld@aol.com

www.ableacrescattle.com

765-585-1105

3013 W. State Rd. 38

West Lebanon, IN 47991

Clinkenbeard

FARMS & SONS

201 W. S.R. 58 Edwardsport, IN 47528

90-Day Bred Recips

Registered Hereford Cattle Herd West Terre Haute, IN Matt – 812 870- 6968

Megan – 812-870-3620

Rachel – 812-230-6689

Tanner — 254-485-5080

Ferguson Farms

Stephen L. Ferguson

225 N. Washington Bloomington, IN 47402

Abe Redden

662-352-4290

Plymouth, IN Andy Aker

574-780-0342

Jim Haug

574-952-3485

akerjamie@gmail.com

FARMS

Terry, Susan, Lillian and Hayley Hayhurst

14477 S. Carlisle St. Terre Haute, IN 47802

812-696-2468

812-236-0804 cell

HayhurstFarms@aol.com

812-328-6258

Gordon Clinkenbeard

821-881-8988 cell

Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer

2538 State Rd. 122 Richmond, IN 47374 765-969-2243

lee@elzehereford.com

Bruce, Shoshanna, Blake, Ashley, Jordan and Brian 4072 E. 500 S. Waldron, IN 46182

317-407-3618 cell bruceeverhart56@gmail.com

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

Office: 256-845-3936

John: 256-996-5545

Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May

Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com

CALIFORNIA

Brandon Theising

High Cotton Bull Sale

Last Monday in October

1975 E. Roosevelt Rd. • El Nido, CA 95317

Gino Pedretti 209-756-1609 Mark St. Pierre 209-233-1406

Gino Pedretti Jr. 209-756-2088

8 05-526-2195

P.O. Box 1019 8 05-358-2115 cell Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 b randon@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

5640 Co. Rd. 65 Willows, CA 95988

Morrell Ranches morrellranches@yahoo.com

Registered Herefords & Angus Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell Carrie Cell 530-218-5507

Barry Cell 530-682-5808

The Mickelson Family P.O. Box 2689 Petaluma, CA 94953 707-481-3440 Jim 707-396-7364 Bobby JMMick@sonic.net

54286 W.C.R. 27 | Carr, CO 80612 Bryan and Linda Sidwell

Bryan cell 970-381-0264

Linda cell 970-381-6811

sidwell@ezlink.com

Shaw Cattle Co.

S22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com

Greg: (208) 459-3029

THE BULL BUSINESS

Sam: (208) 880-9044 5540-998 )802( :rekcuT Ron Shurtz: (208) 431-3311

Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221

Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com

FARMS

FFleisher arms

GEORGIA IDAHO

ILLINOIS

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

Baker Farms

1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364

Family Agri-Business Since 1933

31058 Colyer Rd. Bruneau, ID 83604 www.hereford.com

Guy and Sherry Colyer – 208-845-2313

Guy cell – 208-599-0340

Kyle cell – 208-250-3924

Katie cell – 208-599-2962

Bulls for Sale at Private Treaty Excellent Replacement Heifers

DANIELS HEREFORD RANCH

Commitment to Quality since 1915

Follow us on Facebook DanielsHerefordRanch danielsherefordranch@yahoo.com

Fred Debby Sarah Susan • John 815-672-3491 Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984

HEREFORDS

Dan Bixler 7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com

Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627

Gary’s cell 217-827-2761

Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.

Bur Ns POlled HerefOrd farm

11770 Wilson Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237

Sherwood Burns 618-521-3678

Kent & Barb Burns 618-521-3199

Cattle for sale at all times

Keith Elkington 208-521-1774

Layne 208-681-0765

Eric 208-881-4014

RANGE READY, PERFORMANCE PROVEN Visitors always welcome.

ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS

5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406

JBB/AL HEREFORDS

James and Dawn Anderson / Bev Bryan

Bryan and Charly Anderson / 208-280-1505 1973 S. 1500 E., Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords.com Private treaty bull and heifer sales Herefords Since 1967

Double B Herefords LLC

Chase and David Brown 9879 Hackney Rd. Warrensburg, IL 62573 Chase 217-620-9133 cdbrow2@gmail.com

Joe and Lauri Ellis 765-366-5390

Matt and Lisa

26455 N. 2300th St. • Chrisman, IL 61924 www.efbeef.com • efbeef1@aol.com

HAPP HEREFORDS

11109 N. 50th St. Oblong, IL 62449 Mark Newbold 618-592-4590 • 618-562-3401 Cell

Darrel

Anna Behrends

Behrends & Leonda Markee • Kim & Liz 29014 E. C.R. 1000 N. • Mason City, IL 62664 217-482-5470

• www.ohfherefords.com

Andrew Paquette 1725 East 3400 North Rd. St. Anne, IL 60964 815-671-0589 Andrew apaquette15@gmail.com Prairie

11268 Hobbs Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 Office 217-529-8878

Greg 217-725-7095

Winton and Emily Harris Family

Randy and Jamie Mullinix 997 Twp. Rd. 150E Toulon, IL 61483

309-995-3013

Randy 309-853-6565 • Jamie 309-853-7674 purplereign76@gmail.com • www.purplereigncattle.com

Nate and Courtney Wirtjes 9272 Freeport Rd. • Durand, IL 61024 815-629-2441 • Cell 815-871-9118 • wirtjes2@msn.com

Visitors always welcome • Member of The Offense

SAYRE HEREFORD FARM

Tim and Tracie Sayre Seely, Kendi and Kira Sayre 13188 Virginia Rd. • Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143 sayreherefords@gmail.com

Eric, Cindie, Cassie and Krista Allscheid 8052 Andy Rd. • Waterloo, IL 62298 Cell 618-593-9642 soph@htc.net www.ShingleOaksPolledHerefords.com Mark Stephens

LAUDEMAN

The Platter Family 4214 E State Road-234 Greenfield, IN 46140

Margaret 912-585-7471

Bill 317-997-1760

margaretplatter@icloud.com

Cows for sale at

times

Curtis, Tobie, Erica and Ethan Kesling 1918 W. Delaware Rd. Logansport, IN 46947

IOWA

STREAM CATTLE CO.

“Straight Station Line Ones”

Herbel 785-324-2430 herbelxp@gmail.com

Gene, Lori, Lucas, Logan and Cory Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd. Columbia, IL 62236

GENE 618-407-8374

LORI 618-407-0429

LUCAS 618-830-0971

West Wind Herefords

Jeff and Kelly Yoder 2356 N 1230 E. Rd. Edinburg, IL 62531 jwyoder62@gmail.com

Kyle 217-565-3275 • Brian 217-827-9708 • Adam 217-823-9763

INDIANA

Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com

Annual Bull Sale March 2, 2023

JENSEN BROS.

The Chosen Female Sale October 19, 2023

Kevin and Sheila and Family Kevin — Cell 785-243-6397 Sheila — Cell 785-262-1116 Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net www.jensenbros.net

Mill Creek Ranch

“The Brand That Works” Alma, KS

Chad, Karsten & Kasen Breiner 7 85-564-2091

David & Diane Breiner 7 85-456-4790

Ryan & Sharon Breiner 7 85-207-3070 millcreekranch.com millcreekranch@embarqmail.com

Alex & Alison Mih, and Mariam Mih P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • 620-212-3250 cell amih@mmherefords.com

Breeding cattle for economically relevant traits and performance. mmherefords.com

10272 S. Forsse Rd. • Falun, KS 67442 www.oleencattleco.com oleencattle@hometelco.net

Glenn 785-826-0870

Chuck 785-452-2961 Brandon 785-452-8148

Kevin and Vera Schultz Cell 620-546-4570 Tyler and Hannah Schultz 620-546-1574

2048 280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059 www.sandhillfarms.com

Annual Production Sale • 4th Saturday in March Stop by for a visit anytime.

Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC

“YOUR BRAND OF HEREFORD”

SCHUMANN

367 Hwy. 40, Lecompton, KS 66050 • 785-887-6754 brycegina@sunflower.com

LARSON

508 Rockfence Pl., Lawrence, KS 66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com

David and Delores Stump

Dan and Kim Schmidt 1128 Hwy. 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411

Dave 785-556-0124

Dan 785-562-6685

info@springhillherefords.com • www.springhillherefords.com

Umberger Polled Herefords

Greg Umberger 3018 U Rd. • Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4472 Cell: 620-923-5120 gregumberger@yahoo.com www.umbergerpolledherefords.com

MATHENY HEREFORDS

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 US Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055

Andrew, Suzanne, Austin and Taylor Belle Matheny Andrew 606-584-5361 Austin 606-375-2167 amathenyherefords@gmail.com

TUCKER STOCK FARMS

Registered Angus and Polled Herefords

John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301

BULLS ALWAYS FOR SALE

EAST SIDE FARM

Registered Polled Herefords

eastsidehereford@comcast.net

Visitors welcome!

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

Les Krogstad 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com

Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159

Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com

1616 John Shirk Rd., Taneytown, MD 21787

Ray 443-871-4917 • ray.howes64@gmail.com

Cyndy 443-871-6657 • clhowes@aol.com

Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey Melissa Grimmel Schaake 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

POLLED HEREFORDS

KENTUCKY BOTKIN

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

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

6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055

Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718

www.boydbeef.com

W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887

Glenn Hanson, Sr 9 06-753-4684

Glenn Hanson, Jr 9 06-630-5169

“Cattle made for the North in the North”

FOR SALE:

• B ulls

• Females

Lester and John Schafer 64664 170th St. Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 320-833-2050

• Se men

SPRINGWATER

POLLED HEREFORDS

Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030

507-597-6221

605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net

Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com

MISSISSIPPI

Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Ann Zimmerman 601-894-2755 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com • www.cranch.com

Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com

103 Earl McGuffee Rd. New

MS 39140 www.mcguffeeherefords.com

Chris and Susan Illg

13299 Bear Ave. Cainsville, MO 64632

J Bar E Ranch

Since 1898

Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245

Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net

Bobby Singleton 615-708-1034

Ranch 662-462-5885 Don 662-284-9410 Colton 662-415-5885

122 Co. Rd. 358 Burnsville, MS 38833 donaldksims@hotmail.com

MISSOURI

Chris 660-425-2561

illgcattleco@outlook.com

Journagan Ranch

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

McMURRY CATTLE

2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247

TOM BIGLIENI AND JILL EWING 2109 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 417-827-8482 • tgbig@sbcglobal.net

FARM ADDRESS: 3345 Lollar Branch Rd., Sullivan, MO 63080

Owner: Al Bonebrake

James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO

MONTANA

2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy

ROD FINDLEY 32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 findleyfarms@gmail.com

Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics

BULLS AVAILABLE AT PRIVATE TREATY

Harding Bros. Herefords

MARVIN AND EVERETT HARDING

Rt. 2 • Ridgeway, MO 64481 660-872-6870

HIGH PRAIRIE FARM

Gregg and Denver Alsup 18 Alsup Ln. Fair Grove, MO 65648 417-766-6801

gailalsup@gmail.com

26 Years Line 1 Genetics

CURLEW Cattle Company

BULLS For Sale in the Spring Howard Moss 895 Whitetail Rd., Whitehall, MT 59759 406-287-9947

www.ehlkeherefords.com

Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke P.O. Box 1487 Townsend, MT 59644 406-266-4121 Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com

FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE in September • Bulls sell Private Treaty

Feddes

Herefords

2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, Montana 59741

Dan 406-570-1602

drfeddes@msn.com

Tim 406-570-4771

tfeddes@msn.com

“THE BEST IN LINE 1 BREEDING”

• 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS

Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef®

Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry

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 406-560-8122

Bruce and Tammy 406-544-1536

Kurt and Jessica 406-239-5113 P.O. Box 30055 Gold Creek, MT 59733 bruce@thomasherefords.com

Wichman Herefords

www.wichmanherefords.com

Registered bulls and females for sale by private treaty. Proven bloodlines, longevity, performance, functional justinwichman22@gmail.com

Justin and Carmen Wichman 1921 Wichman Rd. 4 06-350-3123 cell Moore, MT 59464 4 06-374-6833 home

NEBRASKA 7 Mill Iron Ranch

Burl and Doug McMillan 210560 CR U • Gering, NE 69341 970-326-8391 • burl_mcmillan@yahoo.com

From I-80 exit 48 west of Sidney, Neb. south 1 1/4 miles, west 1 mile, south 3/4 mile

Herd sire: BB 1065 Domino 6081 • Cow herd: Mark Donald and Line 1

Quality Cattle That Work

Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347 48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777

Hebron,

Don and Tammy Sims Colton and Brittany Sims Ross and Amber Parker

Galen Frenzen and Family

ANNUAL BULL SALE

Fourth Tuesday in March

Galen Frenzen

50802 N. Edgewood Rd., Fullerton, NE 68638

Galen 308-550-0237

Eric 308-550-0238

MINIATURE - CLASSIC HEREFORDS

www.splittcreekranch.com

North Platte, Nebraska 69101

Shaun Brott 308-530-4161

Mrnak Herefords West

Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner PO Box 2412 • Minden, NV 89423 775-848-0160

lorenmrnak@aol.com

Henkel Polled Herefords

Pure Station Polled L1 Dominos

Females and club calves for sale private treaty. Eric 402-239-9838

Gene 402-729-5866

56095 715 Road • Fairbury, NE 68352 henkelhereford@hotmail.com

Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859

Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096

Office 308-645-2279 • P.O. Box 287 • Thedford, NE 69166 jason@hoffmanranch.com • www.hoffmanranch.com

Milk, Muscle, Performance and Weight Outcross Pedigrees

Bulls and females always for sale. Visitors always welcome!

Jack and Bev Beeson Wayne, NE 68787

Females that Produce

Prolific Disposition 402-375-3404

Cell 402-375-9027

Albert Moeller & Sons

7582 S Engleman Rd Grand Island, NE 68803 308-384-0979

Cattle for sale by Private Treaty and at Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

P.O. Box 306 • Hyannis, NE 69350 James 308-458-2406

Bryan 308-458-2865 • Bob 308-458-2731 1417 Rd. 2100 Guide Rock, NE 68942-8099

Ron 402-756-3462 rnschutte@gtmc.net

www.schutteandsons.net

BERNIE AND STACIE BUZANOWSKI Arthur, NE

308-726-2138

• 406-855-8288 cell

Judy Splitt 308-530-1287 judysplitt@gmail.com

UPSTREAM RANCH

Annual Bull Sale • First Saturday in February 45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 Brent and Robin Meeks • 308-942-3195

upstreamranch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com

www.mrnakherefordswest.com

NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO

AJ Stahoski -Herdsman-

B&H HEREFORDS

Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-9316 Cell: 575-644-6925 philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com

859 Romero Rd · Nara Visa, NM

Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell: 575-365-8291 burnettjimbob@gmail.com

Oshkosh, NE 69154 • www.vannewkirkherefords.com

Joe: 308-778-6049 • Kolby: 308-778-6230 Quality Herefords Since 1892

NEVADA

Dennis and Rachel Lee 775-217-2280 dlee6d@gmail.com

2705 Testolin Rd., Fallon, NV 89406

Cliff Copeland · 575-403-8123

Matt Copeland · 580-336-8284

Alyssa Copeland · 731-499-3356

cornerstone@plateautel.net www.cornerstoneranch.net

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

Bill King 5 05-220-9909

Tom Spindle 5 05-321-8808

Becky Spindle 5 05-252-0228

P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 www.billkingranch.com

“The Best of Both” Horned and Polled Genetics

Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke and Bryce P.O. Box 239 • Orovada, NV 89425

775-272-3152 Home • 775-272-3153 Fax 209-479-0287 Cell orovadaherefords@aol.com brumleyfarms.com

Horned and Polled Herefords

Bull & Female Sale

Sept. 4, 2023

Chris Beck, Mgr. 618-367-5397 Bob Coker, Owner 916-539-1987 640 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com

9767 Quay Road O Nara Visa, NM 88430

Michael Pérez - 575-403-7970

Kyle Pérez - 575-403-7971

Drew Pérez - 806-640-8340 Info@PerezCattleCo.com

PerezCattleCo.com

PREDICTABLE GENETICS

Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 • cell 580-651-6000 1545 Dry Cimarron Hwy • Folsom, NM 88419

NEW YORK

Timothy Dennis 315-536-2769

315-856-0183 cell

tdennis@trilata.com

3550 Old County Rd. Penn Yan, NY 14527

HOME OF CHURCHILL BROADWAY 104J

SPRING POND FARM

John and Ted Kriese – 4385 Italy Hill Road – Branchport, NY 14418 315-856-0234

hereford@frontiernet.net

www.fingerlakescattle.com

BREEDING CATTLE BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP

NORTH DAKOTA OHIO

LLC

Farm

NORTH CAROLINA

J. Brent Creech 14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597

919-801-7561

www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com

C. Porter Claxton Jr. 240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787

828-645-9127

cpcfarm@msn.com

Sales: Wayne Welch 828-768-3024

Visit our website to see current offering — www.claxtonfarmcattle.com

Ten miles north of Asheville, N.C., on future I-26 West

T ripleTT polled Herefords

James Triplett

127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625

704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime)

VisiT ors Welcome

Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty

Will-Via Polled Herefords

Lavette and Brenda Teeter

2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115

704-662-5262

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty

Robbie & Tracie Gipson 918-774-4795

g4gcattleco@gmail.com

headquartersranch.com

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty 23731 NS 157 Rd.

van1messner@gmail.com

Paul Laubach 72251 N 2080 Rd • Leedey, OK 73654 Cell 580-822-5089 • paul@pandrherefords.com PandRHerefords.com

TRENT RAY

12700 E. Lone Chimney Road Glencoe, OK 74032 309-299-2387

trcattleco@hotmail.com BULLS FOR SALE YEAR-ROUND

OREGON

Registered Herefords George and Karen Sprague 85777 Vilhauer • Eugene, OR 97405 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com • www.bar1ranch.com

David and Lynda Bird 45863 Crow Rd. • Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-5436 • Cell 541-403-2828 • bird@pinetel.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Shawn Guyer 814-285-0602

Traci Guyer 814-285-6880

Mason Guyer 814-330-5334 traciguyer@gmail.com

4G Herefords

Don and Madeline Hennon Sewickley, PA 15143

412-741-2883

Fax 412-741-2883

Robert Glenn, manager 724-748-4303 www.barhfarm.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

Bar JZ Ranches

Homozygous Polled Herefords

Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 605-852-2966 www.barjz.com cattle@barjz.com

75th Annual Production Sale Feb. 20, 2024

Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch

Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350 605-352-5530 • Cell 605-350-0979 Garret 605-461-1555 • Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com

Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March

HEREFORDS

Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619

Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com

e GGers sOut H view farms

Tim and Philip Eggers 25750 476th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Tim cell 605-929-6560 Philip cell 605-351-5438 eggerssouthviewfarms@gmail.com

I-29 Bull Run Sale 2nd Saturday in March

344th Ave. Ree

SD 57371

Keith, Cheryl, Erin and Matt Fawcett • 605-870-0161 Dan, Kyla, Hollis and Ivy Fawcett • 605-870-6172

Weston, Kristin, Falon and Jensen Kusser www.fawcettselmcreekranch.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

P.O. Box 1057 • Seneca, SC 29679

864-882-1890

• Deryl cell 864-324-3268

deryl@keeserealtysc.com

• Grass Fed Cattle

PYRAMID BEEF Bull Sale

First Saturday in December

Hoffman Herefords

Horned & Polled Herefords

11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com

ivestOCk

Registered Herefords

Jim and Jeannine Bockwoldt 22370 152nd Place, Box Elder, SD 57719 605-923-2366

jbnlivestock@rushmore.com • www.jbnlivestock.com

44130 279th St. Freeman, SD 57029

Lance Pankratz, owner

Office 605-925-7611

Cell 605-359-9221

Home 605-925-4283

Fax 605-925-4354

lagrand@gwtc.net

www.lagrandranch.com

Ollerich Brothers Herefords

29188 303 Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580 605-557-3246

Jerome 605-842-5212 • jeromeo@goldenwest.net

James 605-359-4006

Rausch Herefords

14831 Hereford Rd., Hoven, SD 57450

Shannon 605-769-0203

Jacob 605-769-0552 Peter 605-281–0471

rauschherf@rauschherefords.com • RauschHerefords.com

America’s #1 Dams of Distinction Cow herd • Private Sales Year-round • Bull and Female Sale Third Monday in February

47229 232 St. Colman, SD 57017

Consignment sales and private treaty

Cody Williams, Cell 605-695-0931

Dave Stenberg 605-997-2594 • Cell 605-530-6002

Lindsey Wolles 605-496-2487

Bill and Paula Thorstenson 30491 131st St. • Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7940 • Cell 605-845-6108 wpthorstenson@venturecomm.net paulathorstenson@yahoo.com

TENNESSEE

Jim and Kay Coley and Family

140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 • coleyherefords@gmail.com

www.coleyherefords.com

PO Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com website: jacksonfarmsherefords.com

Jonathan cell 865-803-9947 Home 423-346-7304

314 Letory Rd. Wartburg,TN 37887 mudcreekFarms@msn.com

Johnny, Tanuja, Jonathan & Justin Dagley Ellis & Lovalene Heidel

Bulls and Females Available

Jerry Roberson 615-325-1883 P.O. Box 492 Portland, TN 37148

Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com

Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165

5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 triplelranch@msn.com • sleehereford@gmail.com www.lllranch.com

Woodard Hereford Farms

Since 1945 – Quality Line 1 Cattle For Sale!

Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810

4948 William Woodard R d. S pringfield , TN 37172

TEXAS

ATLAS FARMS

Your source for top end bulls and females.

Jimmy, Claudia and Precious Atlas 4920 CR 401 • Grandview, TX 76050 214-202-5178 • 817-456-4691 atlasfarms@sbcglobal.net

Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O. Box 186 8 06-868-4661 or 806-570-9554 Miami, TX 79059 b reeder@amaonline.com

Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com

Jack & Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544 Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX

DUDLEY BROS.

Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442 • Office 325-356-2284 John Dudley 325-642-0745 Tom Dudley 325-642-0748 john@dudleybros.com www.DudleyBros.com Registered Herefords Since 1938

Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636

Terri Barber 817-727-6107

Jason Barber 817-718-5821

Dale Barber 806-673-1965

Justin Barber 806-681-5528

Brett Barber 806-681-2457

Mary Barber 806-930-6917 10175 F.M. 3138

• Channing, TX 79018 www.barberranch.com • office@barberranch.com

Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8846 • 979-561-8867 fax Kevin cell 979-743-0619 rockinw@cvctx.com • rockinwranch.net

Randy Wood, manager 325-396-5526 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com

Raising cattle in Texas since 1855

Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com

Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017

MARBLELATION!

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

4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161

texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org

williams family H erefOrds

Herb and Susan Williams, Owners

P.O. Box 567, Decatur, TX 76234

Herb Cell 940-393-1651 • Office/Ranch 940-466-3381 Fax 940-466-7237

Williamsfamilyherefords.com • herbsusan@msn.com

Since 1891, family owned and operated for five generations! Hwy. 51 north, 10 miles from Decatur, Texas

Registered/Commercial Hereford Cattle

UTAH

Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com

Bill and Linda Johnson 3350 N. St. Rd. 32 Marion, UT 84036 435-783-4455

bjohn@allwest.net

Cattle for sale at the ranch

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

Featuring Polled Descendants of J215

Thistle Tree Farm

Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office

WASHINGTON

Bill and Terrilie Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com

WISCONSIN

Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. Benton, WI 53803 608-778-8685 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com

WYOMING

Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com

LARGENT and SONS

Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Sale Date – Nov. 17, 2022 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch

Polled Herefords and Angus Raising Herefords since 1967 Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524 Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com

Private

SINCE 1943 DIAMOND M RANCH SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY “The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380

Winter Headquarters 646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676

WEST VIRGINIA

westfall POlled H erefOrds

Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • cell 304-377-1247 jimwestfall2104@gmail.com

John Westfall, herdsman 304-927-3639 1109 Triplett Rd. • Spencer, WV 25276

Bulls and Females For Sale

CANADA

Billy Elmhirst R.R. 1 Indian River, ON Canada K0L 2B0 705-295-2708 • ircc@nexicom.net

elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com

Your Source For Success

MEDONTE HIGHLANDS Polled Herefords

Jack McAughey K evin Brown 905-625-3151 705 -330-4663

Farm • Orillia, Ont. 705-326-6889

Business Office: 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, Ont. L4X 2E2

SERVICES

www.JamesFBessler.com

Jim@JamesFBessler.com

4812 McBreyer Pl. Fort Worth, TX 76244-6083 O: 817-562-8980 • Fax: 817-562-8981

Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer 5880 State Hwy. 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750

Home: 405-375-6630

Cell: 405-368-1058

Eddie Burks , Auctioneer 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@hotmail.com

7710 North State Rd 56 Vevay, IN 47043 540-336-2737

254-716-5735

AUCTIONEER

Mark Sims

Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 (580) 595-0901 simsplusllc@gmail.com

www.simsplusllc.com

jason@jasondayconstruction.com

www.DayRidgeFarm.com

MATHENY HEREFORDS

Andrew, Suzanne, Austin and Taylor Belle Matheny 6706 US Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055

Andrew 606-584-5361 Austin 606-375-2167 amathenyherefords@gmail.com

1095 Charles Smith Rd. • Wadley, GA 30477 Charles E. Smith, Owner 478-252-5622 • Fax 478-252-8754

478-494-7567 cell 2731 River Rd. • Wadley, GA 30477

Kyle and Jennifer Gillooly, Owners 478-625-7664 Home

Kyle: 478-494-9593 • Jenn: 478-494-6693 ces-predestined.com

361 Browning Rd, Telford, TN 37690 Cell 423-791-4458 Jason and Emmy, Chelsea, Baileigh, Madison and Rhett Day jason@dayridgefarm.com

Herdsman - Jordan Daigle 252-520-3419

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.

MARCH

1 Calgary Bull Show, Calgary, Alberta

1 Perks Ranch Annual Spring Bull Sale (Online), Rockford, Ill.

2 Calgary Bull Sale, Calgary, Alberta

2 Jensen Bros. Annual Bull Sale, Courtland, Kan.

3 Express Ranches Spring Bull Sale, Yukon, Okla.

3 Kansas State Un. Legacy Sale, Manhattan

4 Illinois Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Bloomington

4 Kentucky Beef Expo Hereford Sale, Louisville

4 Mead Farms Spring Bull Sale, Versailles, Mo.

4 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Spring Hereford Sale, Fennimore

4 WMC Cattle Co. Annual Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Springfield, Mo.

5 Kentucky Beef Expo Jr. Show, Louisville

6 Harrell Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Baker City, Ore.

6 Kester Herefords/Valley Creek Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale, Atkinson, Neb.

7 Schutte & Sons Polled Herefords Production Sale, Guide Rock, Neb.

8 Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, Huron, S.D.

8 Udy Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Rockland, Idaho

10 High Desert Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Pilot Rock, Ore.

10 L Bar W Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Absarokee, Mont.

18 Falling Timber Farms Annual Bull & Female Sale, Marthasville, Mo.

18 Springhill Herefords On Target Bull Sale, Blue Rapids, Kan.

18 Valley Oaks Bull Sale, Warsaw, Mo.

19 Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Show, Columbus

20 B&D Herefords & Angus Annual Production Sale, Odin, Kan.

21 Flying S Herefords Annual Line One Production Sale, Paluxy, Texas

21 Lorenzen Farms Striving for Integrity Bull Sale (Online), Chrisman, Ill.

22 NJW Polled Herefords Annual Sale, Sheridan, Wyo.

23-26 Building on Leadership Development (BOLD) Conference, Desdemona, Texas

24 Ad deadline for May/June Hereford World

25 Buck Cattle Co. Spring Edition XXVII Sale, Madill, Okla.

25 Candy Meadow Farm Bull & Female Sale, Lexington, Tenn.

25 DaKitch Farms Annual Bull Sale, Ada, Minn.

25 Heart of America Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Wayne City, Ill.

25 Sandhill Farms Hereford Production Sale, Haviland, Kan.

27 Copeland & Sons Herefords Demand the Brand Annual Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Clayton, N.M.

27 Oleen Bros. Sale, Dwight, Kan.

27 Snowshoe Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Arthur, Neb.

28 Frenzen Angus & Polled Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Fullerton, Neb.

Roll Sale, Yukon, Okla.

11 I-29 Bull Run Sale, Sioux Falls, S.D.

11 OYE Futurity Heifer Calf Sale, Oklahoma City, Okla.

11 Tennessee Beef Agribition Hereford Sale, Lebanon

13 Holden Herefords 57th Annual Production Sale, Valier, Mont.

14 Cooper Hereford Ranch 57th Annual Production Sale, Willow Creek, Mont.

14 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle Sale (Online)

14 Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, Olds, Alberta

15 Sadler Ranches Maternal Showcase (Online), Perkins, Okla.

15

11 Buck Cattle Co. Bull Sale (Online), Madill, Okla.

13 Bowling Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Newkirk, Okla.

13 Dry Creek Farms Fall Born Show Heifer Sale, Pell City, Ala.

13 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch Production Sale, Torrington, Wyo.

14 Virginia Hereford Assn. Mid-Atlantic Spring Bonanza Sale, Harrisonburg

15 Clifford Farms & Guests Production Sale, Lexington, Ky.

15 Ellis Farms Bull & Female Sale, Chrisman, Ill.

15 Indiana Bull Evaluation Program Sale, Springville

15 SandRock Ranch Herefords 5th Annual Production Sale, Benton, Wis.

15 Stuber Ranch Annual Sale, Bowman, N.D.

15 W4 Ranch Spring Bull & Female Sale, Morgan, Texas

18 Schafer Herefords Sale (Online), Buffalo Lake, Minn.

19 Cherokee Sales Co. Hereford Influenced Feeder Cattle Sale, Cherokee, Okla.

22 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Sale, Cross Plains

28 Early bird ad deadline for July Hereford World

28 Express Ranches Grass Time Sale, Yukon, Okla.

28 Ritchie County Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.

29 Barnes Herefords Annual Southern Belles Female Sale, Cedartown, Ga.

29 Gulf South Hereford Assn. 2nd Annual Sale, Wiggins, Miss.

MAY

28 Harrison Cattle Co. Production Sale, Arapaho, Okla.

28 Lowderman Cattle Co. Bull Sale (Online), Macomb, Ill.

29 Performance Unlimited Bull Sale, Creston, Iowa

APRIL

1 HYFA Spring Scholarship Deadline

4 Freking Cattle Co. Show Heifer Sale (Online), Alpha, Minn.

4 Gerber Land & Cattle The Right Kind Sale, Richmond, Ind.

4 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle Sale (Online)

4 Lowderman Cattle Co. Fall Born Sale (Online), Macomb, Ill.

6 Jensen Bros. Female Sale (Online), Courtland, Kan.

6 Nat’l Hereford Women The Queen’s Court Show Heifer Prospects & Frozen Genetics Sale (Online)

6 Wildcat Cattle Co. Frozen Genetics Sale (Online), Darlington, Wis.

8 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn. Spring Sale, Cuba

8 Knoll Crest Farm’s Spring Bull & Female Sale, Red House, Va

8 West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Weston

5 South Carolina Hereford Assn. Meeting, Clemson

6 South Carolina Hereford Assn. Sale, Clemson

6 Tennessee River Music 40th Annual Dixieland Delight Red, White & Black Sale, Fort Payne, Ala.

7 Jim D. Bellis Family Herefords No Excuse Herefords Production Sale, Aurora, Mo.

7 Maryland Jr. Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Gaithersburg

11 Kentucky Certified Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Spring Sale, Stanford

12 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. 45th Annual Sale, Old Washington

13 Burns Farms Annual Female Event, Pikesville, Tenn.

13 Mead Farms Bull & Female Sale, Versailles, Mo.

20 JM Cattle Co. & Blazer Farms Production Sale, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

26 Ad deadline for July Hereford World

26 Kansas Jr. Preview Show, Manhattan

26-27 Kentucky State Hereford Show, Winchester

27 Buck Cattle Co. Sharing the Tradition Cow Sale, Madill, Okla.

27 Mead Cattle & Innisfail Farm 3rd Joint Production Sale, Midville, Ga.

29 White Hawk Ranch Beef Maker Bull & Female Sale, Buchanan, Ga.

GOEHRING HEREFORDS

BG LCC 11B PERFECTO 84F {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} Semen available from ST Genetics

GOEHRING HEREFORDS

BILL and BECKY GOEHRING 2634 Clearwood Ave. • L ibertyville, IA 52567

Bill’s cell 641-919-9365 • keosalebarn@netins.net

www.keosauquasaleco.com

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2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion Pen of Three Heifers sired by GO King E33. Congratulations to the Matheny Family!

WALKING HERD SIRES: GO King E33 ASM 405B Valley 124J ET BG E33 King George 20H BG B413 Validated 84J

AI SIRES: F Final Test 722 TH Masterplan 183F C&L Sinclaire 4013 38H BG 84F Perfecto 7J

ANNUAL REGISTERED FEMALE SALE Wed., Dec. 6, 2023 • 1 p.m. • Keosauqua, IA

IOWA HEREFORD BREEDERS

Bill and Becky Goehring 2634 Clearwood Ave. Libertyville, IA 52567

Bill’s cell 641-919-9365

keosalebarn@netins.net

www.keosauquasaleco.com

Charles Rife 563-506-3751

Advertisers’ Index

Ben,

Toby and Debby Dulworth

Jon Ray

75 Salem Ridge Rd. Brooksville, KY 41004

606-782-1737

jhrmhr2@yahoo.com

439 Flatwoods Frozen Camp Rd. Corbin, KY 40701

606-344-0417 cell

wells_farm@yahoo.com

Kevin, Angela, Kenlea and Kyler Murray

606-682-8143 cell

129

Rd. Bradyville, TN 37026

615-765-5359

615-765-7260 Fax

David cell 615-464-7008

dplp@dtccom.net www.dkmfarms.com

2492 S. Kirkman Rd. LaCenter, KY 42056

270-224-2993

dogwood@brtc.net

https://dogwoodherefords.com

Matthew Murphy 770-778-3367

3432 Red Bud Rd. N.E. Calhoun, GA 30701

Keene Murphy

770-355-2192

Noah and Shelby Wright 3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E. Cynthiana, KY 41031

Ben 859-421-7902

Lincoln 859-954-0102

Clifford Hereford Farms

328

Farm Rd. Jonesville, SC 29353

Norris Fowler

864-219-0182

nrfowler@brecwb.com

Rogers Fowler

864-426-3281

Greg Fowler 864-426-7337 Cell

Raising Herefords for the past 62 years fowkenfarm.com

FORREST POLLED HEREFORDS

101-103 N. Main St. Saluda, SC 29138

Earl B. Forrest

864-445-2387

864-445-7080 Office

864-445-3707 Fax

Brad Forrest 864-445-7633

Herd Certified and Accredited

Danny Miller

Jody Standley 919-291-4212

Kim Prestwood 828-320-7317

84 Austin Farm Lane Clayton, NC 27520

4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd. Knifley, KY 42753

270-465-6984

jmsfarm@msn.com

www.jmspolledherefords.com

Bobby and Brenda Wells

Fowken

David and Paula Parker

Banks

Breeding Polled Herefords for more than half a century.

Jane, Lincoln Clifford