March 2024 HW

The voice of the American Hereford Association | March 2024

Churchill’s World Class Frozen Genetics Sale

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 ON LIVEAUCTIONS | A UCTIONEER: JOE GOGGINS

Polled calf champion in Denver! Embryos sell out of her powerful dam, First Lady, bred to national champion, Winchester! The best mated to the best!

Female embryos sell out of Arlo and this fantastic young cow! She is a Materplan that is DB free and goes back to Mercedes! Big numbers, great udder, great look!

100 straws of semen sell! High selling bull in Denver! Extremely popular with unique genetics! Homozygous Polled!

Embryos sell out of Sherman and Gunsmoke! 1221 is a Broadway out of 7098 with as good of EPDs as any cow in the breed!

CHURCHILL CATTLE COMPANY

This 3/4 sister to Arlo was the Lot 1 heifer in the GKB sale and our $50,000 investment. She has everything we want with terrific genomics, a fantastic maternal heritage and she is a Fancy Lady! One IVF flush sells! The newest genetics possible!

• 1 Flush on Fancy Lady

• 10 Elite Embryo Lots — New Genetics!

• Conventional Semen on Oschoto and Churchill Smokey

• Sexed Female Semen on Sherman and New Standard Surprise Lots!

Will sell in catalog order with Auctioneer Joe Goggins calling the sale. Contact us for a catalog.

CHURCHILL LADY 1221J ET

CHURCHILL SISTER 3321L ET

CHURCHILL LADY 2294K ET

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GKB FANCY LADY L106 ET

CONTENTS March 2024

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COLUMNS

4 | World’s Perspective

A Lasting Legacy

The gift of sharing values.

6 | Breed Focus

Shining Bright Industry icons and those in the making.

8 | Performance Matters

Enviable Progress on Display

AHA members show their dedication to breed improvement on multiple fronts.

10 | What’s New? Association News and Events Nominations are open for the AHA Board of Directors and the Hall of Fame/Merit, spring scholarship applications are due April 1 and Hereford.org receives a face lift.

12 | CHB Bites

Grass Roots CHB Leadership

Bridging the gap between producers and consumers.

14 | Hereford Women Making Plans

Fundraising efforts are in full swing to support Hereford youth.

16 | Foundation’s Focus Generations of Support

Lot 1 underscores the legacy of paying opportunity forward for Hereford youth.

18 | Youth Movement

A Window of Opportunity

Don’t miss the spring scholarship deadline.

20 | Member Service

DNA Sampling Types, Tips and Tricks

Find the DNA testing sample type that best suits your operation’s testing times and protocols to optimize success.

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Hereford Shines in Oklahoma City Hereford breeders headed to Oklahoma City, Okla., for the fourth annual Cattlemen’s Congress Jan. 3-6. From the red dirt in Jim Norick Arena to the bright lights in the Performance Arena, top-quality Herefords were hard to miss. Throughout the four days in Oklahoma City, breeders showed 566 head of Hereford cattle.

Other Features

19 2024 Junior National Hereford Expo Schedule

26 New Hereford Website Launched

The American Hereford Association unveils a dynamic new experience for users.

30 Weaning Weight Versus Reproductive Efficiency

Helping commercial producers improve profit potential. — by Mark Z. Johnson, Ph.D.

by Katie Maupin Miller

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Champions named at the 2024 National Western Stock Show.

Cover photo: “Power in the Pen Show” by Sydnee Shive, taken at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla.

World’s Perspective

by Sydnee Shive

A Lasting Legacy

The gift of sharing values.

“A lasting legacy” is a phrase that’s become synonymous with Cattlemen’s Congress. You’ll see it on social media, and on banners and signage across the Oklahoma City, Okla., fairgrounds. More than just a slogan, it is a testament to the enduring impact individuals can leave behind.

Between Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., Hereford breeders were busy in the month of January, creating and further cultivating their own lasting legacies.

What will your legacy look like? It’s a question going beyond success and recognition; it speaks to your contributions and the impact you leave on the world. It is not confined to gestures or achievements; rather, it usually comes in the form of everyday actions and interactions. Whether it’s providing advice for a new breeder or customer, improving and caring for your herd or making commitments to advance the industry as a whole; each decision and endeavor contributes to the creation of a legacy, guiding future generations.

The Lot 1 Foundation Female in this year’s National Hereford Sale — benefiting the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) — and its consignors are an example of a generational legacy. C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis., and Oleson Family Farm, Arkdale, Wis. donated Lot 1, the pick of flush sisters out of the 2016 Lot 1 Foundation Female, KJ BJ DWE 686Z Salsa 364C ET. Like many others, these consignors are long-time HYFA supporters.

More Hereford legacies could be found in this year’s national show judges — from Kyle Colyer with his

son, Cruz, by his side in Oklahoma City, to Terri and Mary Barber in Denver. Both families represent historic Hereford herds and legacies reaching across generations.

In this issue

Hopefully, you have already taken a gander at the new the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) website. From updated branding and refreshed pictures and resources to a more userfriendly format, it’s something the Association hopes can better serve Hereford breeders, users of commercial Hereford genetics and other visitors. If you haven’t seen the new website, hop on Hereford.org and poke around. You can also find more information about the AHA’s refreshed website on Page 26.

Cattlemen’s Congress and the NWSS, along with production sales and calving, made January a busy month for Hereford breeders. Junior exhibitors and Hereford breeders brought high quality cattle to both Oklahoma City and Denver. You’ll find the special section covering the festivities in Oklahoma City beginning on Page 37; and Denver coverage begins on Page 78, with a recap of the Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival.

It’s hard to take a walk through the Oklahoma City barns without seeing the slogan, “A lasting legacy.” Individuals leave behind enduring impacts. The lasting legacy of Cattlemen’s Congress is due in part to Jarold Callahan, who the beef industry tragically lost in December 2023. His legacy runs deep, spanning generations and numerous facets of the livestock industry.

What will your legacy look like?

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

Contacts

| 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

Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo.

Vice president

Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas

Directors

Term expires 2024

Jerome Ollerich, Winner, S.D.

Bob Schaffer, Spotsylvania, Va.

Term expires 2025

Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville, Ohio

Travis McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo.

Term expires 2026

Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn.

Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo.

Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif.

Term expires 2027

Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn.

Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla.

Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark.

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 Kouba, lkouba@hereford.org

Director of communications and digital content Taylor Belle Matheny, tmatheny@hereford.org

Audio-visual specialist

Kelsey Vejraska, kvejraska@hereford.org

Office assistant and event coordinator

Emily Wood, ewood@hereford.org

Member

Shining Bright Breed Focus

by Jack Ward

Industry icons and those in the making.

Despite the challenging weather in January, the new year blasted off with incredible displays of Hereford cattle and industry-wide attention. This issue of Hereford World recaps highlights from the National Show and Sale at the Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS).

Top-tier cattle and people

Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla., featured an extraordinarily strong show with great attendance and plenty of enthusiasm. The quality of cattle in the junior, open and pen shows was stronger than ever. Wherever you turned, there were Hereford cattle with excellent type and genetic profiles that fit within a variety of breeding strategies.

The National Sale was loaded with a set of quality cattle that excelled genetically and phenotypically. Congratulations to all of the consignors and buyers. A special thank-you goes to C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis., Oleson Family Farm, Arkdale, Wis., and T/R Cattle, Glencoe, Okla., for their support of the Hereford Youth Foundation of America.

Special thanks also goes to the staff of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association who helped us serve approximately 600 Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) steak sandwiches during the pen show. We also are grateful to W-W Livestock Systems for their donation of a chute that was given away during the show.

Similarly, cattle quality and competition ran deep in the NWSS junior, open and pen shows, which featured significantly more entries in the pen and carload divisions compared to the past couple of years. The National Western Hereford sale was also exceptionally strong, featuring tremendous consignments and very active bidding.

For the second consecutive year, CHB was featured at the Stockyards

Beef and Wine Festival and received rave reviews.

Attendance was strong at both events. It was especially good to see more guests from abroad. I visited with breeders from New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Mexico. As always, there was also a strong contingent from Canada.

Tributes to giants

During the Cattlemen’s Congress, there was a great deal of reminiscing about Jarold Callahan who passed away unexpectedly a couple of weeks before this year’s event (see From the Field, February Baldy Advantage).

Jarold had a huge impact on getting the Cattlemen’s Congress started, and he worked with the show’s staff and leadership to continue making improvements with a focus on the exhibitors’ experience. It was inspiring to hear the judges pay tribute to Jarold throughout the week. It was especially heartwarming when Kyle Colyer — who judged the National Hereford Show — asked everyone to stand and recognize Jarold with a round of applause. Audiences on both sides of the ring stood and shared in the tribute. Jarold will be missed, but not forgotten as he has touched so many and has been a true advocate for agriculture across the country.

More recently, we received word of the passing of James Bennett, of Knoll Crest Farms, Red House, Va. (see page 97). James’ vast knowledge and forward thinking in the beef cattle world was nearly unprecedented. He believed in genetic improvement and utilized all tools associated with genetic improvement. Even more important, James was an incredible example and role model as a husband, father and gentleman. James was an advocate for agriculture and a true friend and leader of the cattle industry.

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

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

At the Walker Hereford Sale Facility Morrison, Tennessee • 11 AM (Central Time)

Selling 100 Lots

Stout, powerful females n Exciting herd bull prospects Breed leading performance and carcass genetics

Frozen embryos from the freshest matings available

Don‘t miss this opportunity to advance your program forward with /W genetics.

to the buyers and supporters of the Walker program at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. We sincerely appreciate your confidence.

BRUMLEY FARMS • Orovada, Nevada

purchased pick of our spring 2024 ET calves at the Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale.

SANDROCK RANCH HEREFORDS • Benton, Wisconsin and SCHWIER FARMS CATTLE • Fountain, Minnesota purchased our frozen embryos at the Hereford Eve Frozen Genetics Sale.

Enviable Progress on Display Performance Matters

by Shane Bedwell

AHA members show their dedication to breed improvement on multiple fronts.

This year has been a whirlwind. From stock shows to diving headfirst into bull sale season, it has been an awesome start to 2024. Congratulations to Hereford exhibitors who brought a deep set to January’s national shows. Congratulations also go to Hereford breeders who ignited the bull sale season with a strong offering met by stout demand for Hereford genetics. Keep up your committed efforts to supply commercial cow-calf producers with the type of cattle they need; it is paying dividends.

DB progress

Given the recent discovery of Delayed Blindness (DB), a genetic-recessive disorder in the Hereford population, it pays to review its simple mode of inheritance while highlighting the extraordinary progress breeders have made in a short period of time.

Since announcing documentation of DB in November, more than 4,500 tests have been conducted and results released to the American Hereford Association (AHA) membership, as of Feb. 2, 2024. Despite some delays at the testing lab, which is frustrating for all involved, the progress is positive.

Testing is crucial in managing DB because affected animals likely will not express the phenotypic effects until a year of age. As with anything, this can vary from one animal to the next.

I commend AHA members for their proactive approach to testing key sires and donors to break many chains of carrier animals. As we go through the spring there will be many other cattle tested, and DB will be in our rearview mirror.

Simple-recessive genetics

Since the beginning, we have identified several DB-affected animals, which are listed on the AHA website as Delayed Blindness Affected (DBA). In other

words, these animals inherited the recessive gene associated with DB from both their sire and their dam — they are homozygous for the trait and are either blind or will become blind.

Animals inheriting a single copy of the DB gene from one parent are heterozygous, or carriers (DBC) — they can pass the gene to their progeny, but these offspring will never express the phenotype (blindness).

Likewise, cattle with a Delayed Blindness Free (DBF) genotype do not possess the recessive DB allele.

Figure 1 shows the odds of creating DB carriers if you mated a DBA animal to a DBF animal. Essentially, 100% of the time you will get a Delayed Blindness Carrier (DBC) animal. Consequently, the resulting progeny will never express the phenotype (blindness), but they will possess the recessive allele, which they could pass onto their offspring.

So, what happens if you mate a DBC animal to a DBF animal? In Figure 2 you will see 50% of the time you will get a DBF animal and 50% of time you will get a DBC animal. Now, what about mating a DBC animal to a DBC animal? Figure 3 outlines that you have a 25% chance of getting a DBF animal, a 25% chance of getting a DBA animal and 50% chance of getting a DBC animal. Bottom line when mating two DBC animals together you have an equal percentage chance of getting a DBF animal as you do a DBA.

Given that DB is recessive, breeders can mate around the condition and continue breeding better cattle. In my opinion, a genetic defect is no different than having a bull with a performance trait on the wrong side of breed average or a phenotype you would like to improve. Utilize technology and your God-given ability to breed cattle to make the next generation better.

Keep them sound.

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.

Figure 1: DBA mated to DBF results in 100% DBC.

Figure2: DBC mated to DBF results in 50% DBF and 50% DBC .

Figure 3: DBC mated to DBC results in a 25% chance of DBF, a 25% chance of DBA and 50% chance of DBC.

What’s New?

Association News and Events

“What’s New?” is a column designed to keep you in the know about Hereford happenings. You can sign up for Hereford Headlines, an electronic newsletter distributed the first Friday of each month by the American Hereford Association (AHA) highlighting Hereford news and events. You can also receive the Bald Faced Bottom Line, a commercially-focused electronic newsletter sent the third Friday of each month. To subscribe to these free newsletters, send an email to outreach@hereford.org. Archived issues are posted at Hereford.org.

Association news Nominate AHA Board of 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:

Ryan (chairman) and Prairie Topp (Northwest region)

Grace City, N.D. 701-674-3152

info@toppherefords.com

Chris Beck (Southwest region) Minden, Nev. 618-367-5397

chris.genoalivestock@gmail.com

Becky Spindle-King (Southwest region) Moriarty, N.M. 505-252-0228

bspin123@aol.com

John and Randa Starnes (Southeast region)

Fort Payne, Ala. 256-996-5559 (John) 256-996-5545 (Randa)

randastarnes@gmail.com

Tod and Sondra Brancel (Northeast region) Endeavor, Wis. 608-697-9026

brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com

Check out the new Hereford.org

AHA is excited to unveil its updated website, providing Hereford breeders, commercial users of Hereford genetics and visitors a fresh and dynamic experience. Users will encounter a robust, mobilefriendly website with accessible, relevant breed and industry information. See Page 26 for more details and visit Hereford.org to look around.

Hall of Fame/Hall of Merit nominations due June 1

“About” tab. Please contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org or 816-842-3757 for more information about submitting your nomination.

Youth

Spring scholarship applications due April 1

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (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) this year in Grand Island, Neb. The application link is at Hereford.org/youth/scholarshipopportunities

Sale of Champions March 20

special & 13 in AI Book contact:

spring break special

CALVING EASE/CARCASS BULLS Special runs 2024 straw minimum

Spring Break Special runs through April 30, 2024

SEMEN: $50/Straw; 10 straw minimum

Nominations for the AHA’s prestigious Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit are due June 1. Deserving recipients for the 2024 induction will be honored at the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo., in October.

The Hall of Fame honor recognizes Hereford breeders who have dynamically influenced the direction and advancement of the breed. The Hall of Merit commends individuals who have greatly influenced the cattle industry.

You can submit your nomination online by going to Hereford.org. You will find the nomination forms under the

The Sale of Champions, hosted on Sale Day Inc., will be March 20, later than originally scheduled. The Sale of Champions offers buyers access to lots featuring past JNHE champions, as well as unique opportunities during the 2024 JNHE. Sale proceeds help ensure the JNHE is funded each year and provide memorable moments for junior Hereford members. Beyond supporting the JNHE, this sale gives buyers the chance to add traditionally unavailable genetics to their herds. Find more information about the sale and lots at agsaleday.com and look for the National Junior Hereford Association on Facebook.

BULLS 10 | March 2024 Hereford.org

Grass Roots CHB Leadership CHB Bites

“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.

If you have ever hosted or attended a farm tour conducted for folks unfamiliar with the cattle business, then you understand the power of bridging the gap between what they might have heard and the reality of cattle care and land stewardship. That’s why Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) strives to provide these opportunities in partnership with Hereford breeders.

For instance, CHB recently worked with MGM Polled Herefords, Hartford, Wis., to host a tour for Performance Food Group (PFG) Milwaukee, a company dedicated to providing top-notch food solutions. MGM is owned by Dr. Steve Merry and his wife, Jann. The Merry family has bred Hereford cattle for 120 years. Currently, the sixth generation is entering the fold of the family’s operation. Steve’s parents, Marian and Gordon Merry, established MGM Polled Herefords in 1954. Steve is also a member of the CHB board of directors.

land management, from prioritizing genetic diversity to pasture rotation

If you’re interested in hosting a tour and helping bridge the gap,

“Tour attendees love to hear the story of Certified Hereford Beef — its specifications, its consistency and the fact that it is owned by farmers and ranchers,” Steve explains.

Steve and Jann were proud to host the folks on the PFG tour, as it provided the opportunity to showcase the Hereford breed, its commitment to animal welfare and other sustainability practices, as well as CHB.

The tour began with an introduction to the Hereford cattle and their unique genetic advantages.

As the tour progressed, Steve provided insights to livestock and

the role farms play in delivering fresh, responsibly sourced products to consumers.

PFG recognizes the value of these connections and aims to strengthen partnerships with local farms, like MGM, to provide its customers with premium, traceable food products.

least six weeks ahead of the event. Please complete the request form to begin the process. You will find it at Hereford.org/commercial/programs/ Certified-Hereford-Beef

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

Dr. Steve Merry, MGM Polled Herefords, Hartford, Wis., hosted Performance Food Group Milwaukee for a tour. He helped attendees understand the dedicated care and stewardship that goes into producing Certified Hereford Beef®.

Making Plans Hereford Women

by Marlena Ballinger

The National Hereford Women (NHW) has been hard at work planning for the year ahead with continued focus on supporting Hereford industry youth. This year NHW is excited about its several fundraising efforts to support members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA).

NHW proudly provides several different scholarships to NJHA members. For instance, the NHW participated in the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) Season of Giving campaign during the 2023 holiday season. NHW also pledged to endow a scholarship fund to continue to send youth to the annual Faces of Leadership conference. Last year, the organization sent 11 NJHA members to the conference held in Columbus, Ohio.

This year NHW members plan once again to sell margarita glasses at Tennessee River Music’s spring sale in Fort Payne, Ala. The glasses allow buyers to enjoy bottomless margaritas that evening, while raising funds to support the industry.

The NHW also plans to have fun while raising money in support of juniors with a cow patty bingo contest during this year’s Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Grand Island, Neb. Other plans for the upcoming JNHE include a fun

afternoon celebration that will include youth as they participate in the annual Queen’s Tea.

Royalty on the road

Along with fundraising for scholarships, NHW is proud to host the National Hereford Queen program. This year’s queen, Marie Prodell from Wisconsin, has been busy attending national shows. After her coronation in October during the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., Marie attended the junior Hereford show in Louisville, Ky.; the Western States Hereford Show in Reno, Nev., Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla.; and the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo.

Marie looks forward to the rest of the year as she continues to shine brightly while representing the Hereford breed.

To join and to learn more about the NHW, visit HerefordWomen.com or email nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com.

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

President: Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.

Vice president: Abbygail Pitstick, South Solon, Ohio

President-elect: Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.

Secretary: Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio

Treasurer: Melinda Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky 6196 Mt. Sterling Rd., Flemingsburg, KY 41041

Ex Officio: Briley Miller, Newcastle, Wyo.

DIRECTORS

Nikki Crumm, Anadarko, Okla.

Melanie Fishel, Barnardsville, N.C.

Cameron Kolinski, Patrick Springs, Va.

Stephanie Murnin, Musselshell, Mont.

Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas

Bellana Putz, Otley,

The National Hereford Queen Marie Prodell appeared at four national shows since her coronation at the American Royal. NHW proudly supports the queen program and the young ladies chosen to represent the breed.

Foundation’s Focus

by Haley Mouser

Generations of Support

The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) began 35 years ago with the vision of supporting educational opportunities for Hereford juniors. HYFA has grown since then to become a living testament to the power of paying opportunities forward across generations.

Lot 1 in the National Hereford Sale serves as an example of steadfast supporter commitment. Starting 16 years ago with Star Lake Cattle Ranch, Skiatook, Okla., consignors of this lot began donating its proceeds to HYFA.

This year’s offering — pick of four flush sisters — came from long-time HYFA supporters Steve and Jill Folkman of C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis., and Oleson Family Farm, Arkdale, Wis. These

heifers showcased the quality synonymous with the National Hereford Sale. However, they also reflect both generational generosity and genetic excellence.

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

Bruce Everhart

317-407-3618, bruceeverhart56@gmail.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan

816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org

HerefordYouthFoundation.org

The group of heifers are daughters of the Lot 1 Foundation Female at the 2016 National Hereford Sale — KJ BJ DWE 686Z Salsa 364C ET. Chapman Land and Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn., and Dry Creek Farms, Pell City, Ala., stopped the gavel at $50,000 for the first pick, C&L Miss Nixi H49 5L ET. Abby Hill Farms, Richmond, Ontario, paid $12,000 for the second pick, C&L Miss Mercedes H49 6L ET.

Support for Hereford youth continued at this year’s National Hereford Sale with the inaugural Lot 2 donation. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., brought another exceptional female for the third year in a row. This year, T/R 1816 Faye 7L ET topped the sale, selling for $75,000 to Randy and Jay Peterson, Paris, Ill., (see Page 60 for more details). Trent Ray, owner of T/R Cattle Co.,

is a product of the National Junior Hereford Association. He is grateful for the chance to help provide opportunities and experiences like those afforded to him as a junior member.

HYFA has impacted thousands of juniors and their families, and their testaments and gratitude are reflected in their desire to pay it forward and continue building HYFA’s legacy.

The generosity of these supporters and all those who contribute throughout the year, both new and returning donors, make the opportunities within HYFA possible. HYFA’s legacy is built upon the opportunities it creates. I have experienced the impact of these opportunities in my own life. I’m thankful for HYFA, for not simply promoting a cause, but truly making a difference.

Haley Mouser serves as the fundraising chair on the NJHA board of directors.

HYFA lots were a hit on sale night. Trent Ray, owner T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., speaks with sale attendees at the 2024 Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale

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Selling 1/2 interest

EXR DESPERADO 2146

P44390086 • 9/13/22 • Homozygous Polled Churchill Desperado 029H x NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D

CED – 4.4, BW +3.9, WW +78, YW +124, MILK +36, CW +93, REA +.56, MRB +.15, CHB +150

Top 1% WW, YW and M&G; top 2% CW; top 7% CHB.

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C GKB Guardian 1015 ET x CRR About Time 743

CED – 1.2, BW +3.3, WW +71, YW +117, MILK +25, CW +90, REA +.72, MRB +.28, CHB +153

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Top 15% or higher for 7 traits.

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Videos available for viewing online prior to sale day at superiorlivestock.com.

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top 4% WW and CW; top 7% CHB.

GKB COPPER L109 ET

Top 1% REA; top 2% CW; top 6% MCW.

GKB GUARDIAN K194 ET

Top 3% YW; top 4% CW; top 5% WW; top 6% CHB; top 8% REA.

A Window of Opportunity Youth Movement

by Lauren Gatz

As we approach the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) spring scholarship deadline on April 1, keep in mind it isn’t just a deadline, but an opportunity awaiting those who choose to accept it.

Established in 1989, HYFA supports youth involved in the

Hereford breed. More than just a not-for-profit organization, the foundation plays an important role in shaping the future of our youth, providing them with a window of opportunity to excel in their college and career journeys.

Chairman

Tar Tut, tartut@outlook.com

Vice chairman

Wesley Denton, dentonw@ksu.edu

Communications chair

Lauren Jones, ljherefords15@gmail.com

Membership chair

Logan McFatridge, lrmcfatridge@gmail.com

Fundraising chair

Haley Mouser, msfherefords@gmail.com

Leadership chair

Hannah Pearson, hjpearson001@gmail.com

Directors

Sam Birdsall, scb1230@hotmail.com

Lauren Gatz, lgatz@ksu.edu

Kaylee McInvale, kayleemcinvale@gmail.com

Isaac Rhode, issaceb2021@gmail.com

Salem Sifford, ssifford366@gmail.com

Harlee Watson, harleewatson1@gmail.com

Director of youth activities

Amy Cowan

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

Molly Biggs, three-time HYFA scholarship recipient, attests to the multitude of opportunities the foundation has provided her. HYFA’s support of the youth in our industry goes beyond financial assistance. It’s a driving force committed to educating youth, developing their leadership skills and inspiring the younger generation to continue their involvement in the Hereford breed.

HYFA’s four pillars — scholarship, leadership, education and research — have played a significant role in shaping Biggs’ journey within the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA). Educational scholarships, sponsorship for leadership conferences like Faces of Leadership and BOLD, investments in educational programs at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) and research programs such as the Fed Steer Shootout have collectively shaped Biggs into the person she is today.

“I can confidently say that I have benefited from each of these initiatives,” she says.

“They invest in hard-working, passionate kids who strive to improve and advocate for the Hereford breed and agriculture,” Biggs says.

As Biggs ends her successful junior career, she knows her time in the Hereford breed has equipped her for a bright future.

I am a product of the NJHA and HYFA’s support. I am forever grateful for this journey and all those who have supported me along the way.

— Molly Biggs, HYFA scholarship recipient

While financial support for Hereford youth is crucial, Biggs emphasizes the broader impact of NJHA and HYFA supporting youth regardless of their background or success levels.

“I am a product of the NJHA and HYFA’s support,” Biggs says. She realizes the impact the support she received as an NJHA member has had on her, and she is excited to pay it forward. “I am forever grateful for this journey and all those who have supported me along the way.”

As the April 1, HYFA spring scholarship deadline approaches, don’t let this window of opportunity slip away. Embrace the opportunity to showcase your accomplishments and obtain support that can help you reach your education and career goals.

Lauren Gatz, NJHA director

the junior national hereford expo 2024 | grand island, neb.

The Grand Daddy of ’Em All

Schedule is subject to change. For the most up to date version of the 2024 JNHE schedule, go to Hereford.org/youth/Junior-National-Hereford-Expo/resources

SATURDAY, JULY 6

2 p.m.

6 p.m.

Gates open for tack trailers to arrive and set up in barns

Cattle may arrive into tie-outs through the night

SUNDAY, JULY 7

7 a.m.

8 a.m.

9 a.m. - Noon

9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

11 a.m. Noon Noon

12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

NJHA board and candidate orientation breakfast

Tattoo checks begin in each barn

Cattle paper check-in

Hereford bowl check-in & written test

All cattle must be in barns at this time

Advanced & illustrated speech contest finals

Steer weights declared electronically by this time

Queen’s orientation

NEOGEN’s DNA collection stations

Hereford Pen-to-Pen Session #1

Meet the candidate ice cream social & delegate roundtables

State group photos begin

Opening ceremonies

Grand Daddy of ‘Em All Food & Fun Night and Cornhole for a Cause

HYFA’s Grand Drive to 25 5K Race

MONDAY, JULY 8

8 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m.

1 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

5 p.m.

6 p.m.

6-8 p.m.

Judging contest check-in & orientation

Judging contest

Individual sales & sales academy finals

NHW’s Catch a Vibe Event, followed by Queen’s Tea

VitaFerm® Prep to Win Workshop

Hereford Pen-to-Pen Session #2

Hereford bowl buzzer round (start with junior division)

Sullivan Supply Stock Show University

Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest

Future professionals contest interviews

Bridging the Gap College & Career Fair social networking

TUESDAY, JULY 9

8 a.m.

9 a.m. State group of three & five classes

Sullivan Supply national showmanship contest

Senior, intermediate & senior finals

Junior & peewee

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

7 a.m.

9 a.m.

NJHA membership update, breakfast & new board election

Bred-and-owned show

Tom Dinsdale Automotive Cattle Barn, Aurora Cooperative Barn, Sheep Barn

Foundation Club, Five Point Bank Arena

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Contest Rooms

Line Up Arena in Sheep Barn

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Quilt Room

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

Five Points Bank Arena

Five Points Bank Arena

Aurora Cooperative Pavilion

Aurora Cooperative Pavilion

Five Points Bank Arena

Five Points Bank Arena

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Contest Rooms

Beef Pit, Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

Five Points Bank Arena

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Quilt Room

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

Five Points Bank Arena

Five Points Bank Arena

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Contest Rooms

Beef Pit, Pinnacle Bank Expo Center

Five Points Bank Arena

Five Points Bank Arena

Ring 1

Ring 2

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center Quilt Room

Five Points Bank Arena

Cow-calf pairs, bred-and-owned females, produce-of-dam groups

Steer show followed by bred-and-owned bulls

THURSDAY, JULY 11

7:30 a.m.

Ring 1

Ring 2

*Buckle and awards ceremony honoring Certified Hereford Beef® Cook-Off, photo & poster, prior to selection of the bred-and-owned top five

6 p.m. Owned female show

HYFA scholarship, awards & maroon jacket ceremony

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Five Points Bank Arena

Five Points Bank Arena

*Buckle and awards ceremony honoring future professionals, sales, speech & judging contests will follow the selection of the division III polled females

7:30 a.m. Conclusion of owned female show

Five Points Bank Arena

*Buckle and awards ceremony recognizing Herdsman of the Year, Walter and Joe Lewis High Point Senior, GKB Super States, Golden Pitchfork & the Bob Norton Excellence Award will be held prior to the champion drives ®

DNA Sampling Types, Tips and Tricks Member Service

by Laura Kouba

DNA testing provides vital and important information, which helps drive beef cattle improvement. The American Hereford Association (AHA) requires all Hereford bulls born after Jan. 1, 2011, to be DNA typed before their progeny can be registered. Donor dams must also be DNA tested before their embryo transfer calves can be registered.

Samples should be sent with the corresponding DNA submission form for the specific animal. These forms must be obtained from the AHA before sending the samples to the lab. DNA requests can be made online through MyHerd or by calling or emailing the AHA customer service department. If samples are received at the lab without the proper AHA paperwork, the samples will not be processed.

What’s your type?

The AHA allows several different sample types for testing. To ensure you’re using the best practices when gathering and submitting your DNA samples, follow these tips for each sample type.

Hair

When using a hair sample, collect the hair from the tail switch of the animal. Be sure to pull the hair sample; do not cut it. Each sample

DNA Testing Prices

• Genomic Profile:

0 -6 Months (<184 days): $30

6 -12 Months (184-365 days): $46

Over 12 Months (>365 days): $60

should include 80–100 hairs to make sure the lab can get a result. This may seem like a lot, but hair is easily broken, may not have a good follicle attached or could be contaminated. Try to make sure the hair is clean and not contaminated with manure, mud, bodily fluids, etc. When using hair samples for DNA testing, it is best to wait until the animal is at least weaning age before collecting the sample. Hair samples taken from young calves often don’t have enough follicles and results may be inconclusive.

Producers will be charged a $4 surcharge for submitting hair samples for DNA. This will be charged once the results have been received at AHA and the sample type has been confirmed as hair.

Blood card

• Genomic Profile plus H/P testing: $46, $62 or $76

• Add-On H/P Test: $30

• MD & DB Testing: $20 for stand alone, $13 if done in combination with a profile

• Hair Surcharge: $4

Blood cards may be purchased from AHA for $0.50 per card — minimum order of 10. Blood can be drawn from any method deemed desirable. Be sure to fill the blotting paper section of the card with blood and saturate just enough to fill the circle, but not enough to make the card soggy. Do not over-saturate the blood card, as this could cause a “bad sample” result from the lab. Insert the blood card lid into the top slit, so there is room for air to get in. Leave the card in a clean area to dry at room temperature. Do not use a heating source for drying. Once dry, open the lid and insert it into the bottom slit for storage or shipping. Blood card samples can be collected at any age, so these are a better option when testing young calves. Please note,

do not use a blood sample to DNA test an animal that is or was a twin. The blood samples will fail because the calves share blood in utero.

Semen straw

Semen straws can be used as a DNA sample for bulls. They do not need to be refrigerated when shipped; they can be room temperature. However, semen straws break easily. When shipping, place the straw in something protective. An ink pen easily keeps the straws from breaking. Simply pop open the ink pen, pull the ink tube out and then slide the semen straw down in the pen. The hard plastic of the pen provides protection for the straw in the mail. It is best to use a padded envelope or some other protective casing to send the semen samples though — even when the straw is in a pen.

Tissue Sample Unit (TSU)

TSUs are an effective way to take a sample, but like all samples, not fail proof. The proper equipment [tissue sample tubes and tissue sampling applicator (gun)] are needed to collect TSUs. Order these products from AllFlex or through the AHA by filling out the order form found on the website and emailing it to eartags@hereford.org.

TSUs work great for obtaining samples on younger calves because they can be collected at any age. However, the sample should not be taken immediately after birth. The calf could still have fluids on it that would contaminate the sample. Give the calf at least a few hours to dry off. When collecting a tissue sample, be sure to wipe the ear clean. Do not use any cleaning products to clean the ear

because these could contaminate the sample. Simply use a dry cloth or paper towel to wipe the ear. Try to collect the sample from a portion of the ear that doesn’t have a tattoo. The tattoo ink could cause the sample to be contaminated and fail testing. Be sure the white cap is pressed down firmly on the tube, ensuring the sample and liquid cannot escape. When shipping TSUs, like semen straws, it is important to protect them properly. Don’t send TSUs in a regular envelope as they puncture the envelope and fall out. Send them in a padded envelope or some other form of protective casing.

Don’t forget

• I f you have trouble navigating MyHerd, visit Hereford.org/ member-services to view more than 20 tutorials that show you the ins and outs or

contact AHA customer service at 816-842-3757. To sign up for MyHerd, email your member number to myherd@hereford.org.

• The AHA performs weekly genetic evaluations. This means the genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) have the ability to change frequently. Therefore, they are no longer printed on the DNA results statement. However, the GE-EPDs can be found online through MyHerd or the EPD/Animal Search function. Please keep in mind, GE-EPDs will not appear until two weeks after the DNA results are received at the AHA. For example, if a DNA result is received at the AHA on March 5, the GE-EPDs wouldn’t appear until March 18.

• In order for a bull to be AI permitted, he must be fully parent-verified and tested for all six defects, including MD (Mandibulofacial Dysostosis) and DB (Delayed Blindness). The MD/DB test is a standalone test, outside of the standard genomic profile, that tests for both defects, so request it for bulls that will be AI permitted.

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

BK RED RIVER H18

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S: H The Profit 8426 ET

D: HAPP Kool Aid Points 1218

Owned with Bar Cattle

SEMEN: $75/ unit; certificates $75/ each

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#44372193

S: JDH AH Standout 16G ET

D: HAPP Kool Aid Points 1218

Owned with Ella Weldon & 6 Mile Creek

SEMEN: $100/ unit; certificates $75/ each

H THE PROFIT 8426

#43916400

S: Churchill Pilgram 632D

D: RST GAT NST Y79D Lady 54B

Owned with Hoffman Herefrods

Semen available in special offerings. Certificates $35/ each

BK CMCC KOOL PROFIT K001

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S: H The Profit 8426 ET

D: BK Distinctive Points 641D

Owned with Ole McDonald Farm & Moore Cattle Co.

SEMEN: $100/ unit; certificates $75/ each

#43954712

S: BCC Dominator 619D

D: Churchill Lady 1162Y ET

Owned with Hoffman Herefords

Semen available in special offerings. No certificate sire.

#44394541

S: NJW 160B 028X Historic 81E

D: TCW Call Girl 10Y 807F

Owned with Weimer Cattle Co

SEMEN: $50/ unit; No certificate sire.

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Matt Scasta, 580.220.7288

Davey Young, 931.478.0527

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C ARLO 2135 ET

S: Loewen Genesis G16

D: C 88X Notice Me 1311

Owned with Hoffman Herefords & Colyer Herefords

Semen available in spring offerings. Certificates $150

LAND LINCOLN 3060

#44485686

S: JDH AH Lincoln 106H

D: UPS Miss Mighty 8030

Owned with Hoffman Herefords

Semen available in special offerings. Certifiates $75

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TCW RENO 81E 201K

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Champion Horned Hereford Female

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Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

NEW LOCATION: Overbrook Livestock Commission • 305 1st St., Overbrook, Kan. Offering 35 Bulls • 25 — 18-month-olds and 10 yearlings

Elite Carcass and Cow Maker.

One of the few chances to purchase sons of this elite cow maker.

AI Sires:

6D Nevada 713

EFBEEF BR Validated B413

EFBEEF C609 Resolute E158 ET

EFBEEF Resolute CEO

EFBEEF X651 Tested A250

Innisfail Trademark 1939 ET

JDH AH Benton 8G ET

KCF Bennett Encore Z311 ET

MPH Z311 Rampage D1

RV 9021W Outlier 4921

UPS Sensation 2504 ET

Whitehawk 593F Cosmos 672J ET

Early data for feed efficiency is promising.

2 sons sell by this deceased breed changer.

Proven leader, ideal growth curve and cow size.

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New Hereford Website Launched

The American Hereford Association unveils a dynamic new experience for

Software and websites are like any tools — no matter their previous dependable performance, sooner or later, a handle needs to be replaced or a blade sharpened.

The American Hereford Association (AHA) did a bit more than that in designing its new website.

“Our former website served users effectively, but they will find this one to be more intuitive and easier to use. They will also find more opportunity to drill down even deeper to discover information,” explains Taylor Belle Matheny, AHA director of communications and digital content. “We’re also excited to feature Association’s new branding throughout the new site.”

Hereford breeders, commercial users of Hereford genetics and other visitors will encounter a dynamic, mobile-friendly journey to the answers they seek. Along the way, they can also enjoy a bounty of award-winning photography and videography. These are some key features.

Hereford marketplace

Toggle over the Commercial tab to land on the Marketplace, full of listings of Hereford-influenced females and feeder cattle for sale, as well as pasture to lease and hay to buy.

Hereford breeders and commercial producers can complete a form to list feeder cattle, females or hay/pasture listed for free. Also at no charge, buyers wanting Hereford-influenced females can submit a request, which will be listed.

Genetics and EPD search

Click the navy EPD Search button, located in the menus of both the mobile and desktop version of the site, to track down details about Hereford genetics and the breed’s genetic evaluation. Easily

users.

find information about any animal registered with the Association.

Traits, expected progeny difference (EPD) trends, DNA testing, recognition programs and data pertaining to the breed are all available in the Genetics portion of the website. Users who visit Hereford.org can access MyHerd as a guest, such as commercial producers looking for bull EPDs and pedigrees.

Herefords on Demand (HOD)

Herefords on Demand allows breeders to build their own sale catalog in four simple steps, with the ability to include photos and videos with their lots. This option is available to breeders who have their catalog produced through Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) to have a digital (live) and printed version of their catalogs.

Potential buyers can create customized searches across the production sale catalogs, featuring live EPD updates that are refreshed weekly — go to the Production Catalog section in the Marketing menu.

Breed research

Review updates about current research projects, such as: economics of Hereford heterosis and the genetics of cattle greenhouse gas emissions, conducted with AgNext and Colorado State University. You will also find results of completed research projects over time, including Circle A, Harris Ranch, Simplot and the USDA National Feed Efficiency Program. Navigate to the Research page via the Genetics portion of the site.

Marketing

catalogs produced by HPI, sale results, the Hereford AI Book and a full calendar of events and sales.

1881 podcast

Each 1881 episode offers insightful exploration of breed history along with current cattle and beef industry issues. It is displayed on the homepage of the website.

Special interest to Hereford breeders

AHA members should take note of the following online resources and where they are located on the new website. These invaluable tools help with the day-to-day management and marketing of a purebred herd.

Marketing resources

Marketing Hereford genetics to commercial cowcalf producers with a cohesive message is essential for the breed to capitalize on the historic national herd rebuilding opportunity. Access the site’s new resource section, including the national ad campaign, photos, videos, program ads, publication inserts and more through the Media tab. These assets are available for members to use in sale catalogs, state directories, websites, social media, publication advertising, etc.

Member services

This is where AHA members can easily access MyHerd to conduct business with the Association, from submitting performance data to registering cattle. MyHerd provides members and commercial producers access to a robust set of information, including downloadable search results, lifetime dam production summaries, saved searches, animal lists and a mating predictor. There is also a bevy of tutorials, breed information, herd management tools and educational resources. Visitors to Hereford.org can access MyHerd as a guest.

Youth

Find descriptions and links to the many opportunities available to members of the National Junior Hereford Association, from the Fed Steer Shootout and Junior National Hereford Expo to the Faces of Leadership and BOLD Conferences in the Youth section of the site.

HPI

Besides publishing Hereford World and Baldy Advantage, HPI offers Hereford breeders and others a comprehensive suite of advertising design and sale catalog publication services. HPI is also behind HOD. Access the full slate of HPI offerings through the Marketing menu on the site.

We

take nothing for granted.

Sandhill Farms HEREFORD PRODUCTION SALE

Saturday, March 23, 2024 • 1 PM

At the farm near Haviland, Kansas

Selling 150 Bulls • 30 Proven Cows

100 Open Coml. Hereford & Baldy Heifers

At Sandhill Farms, we take nothing for granted. We seek input from all our customers. This collaboration over decades serves as our North Star, guiding breeding decisions and solidifying the SHF commitment to supply the beef business with industry relevant, added-value genetics.

“I really appreciate your genetic advice, spot-on feedback, and recommendations you have given me along the way. More importantly I trust you and Tyler as honorable, industry respected stockmen with whom I choose to do business. The herd sires I purchased from Sandhill Farms have been outstanding. I am 100% pleased with their breeding efforts and quality throughout my calves. Mark me a very satisfied customer!”

Tracy Holbert • Blackwater Ranch College Station, Texas We take nothing for granted in

WE CAN ASSIST IN MARKETING YOUR CALVES

If you have SHF-influenced cattle to sell, give us a call! With advanced notice, we will add your calves to a weekly email distributed to our list of order buyers and cattle feeders seeking to buy value-added Hereford and Hereford-influenced calves.

Weaning Weight Versus Reproductive Efficiency

Helping commercial producers improve profit potential.

by Mark Z. Johnson

Economic analysis of cowcalf operations shows a strong relationship between profitability and both the percentage of calf crop weaned per exposed female and pounds weaned per exposed female. This “economic analysis” discussion often leads to a debate about which metric contributes more value to the profit potential of a commercial cow-calf operation selling calves at weaning. Is it reproductive efficiency in the form of a higher percentage of the calf crop weaned? Or, is it the weaning weight of the calves?

Using USDA market report prices, look at the following example of gross revenue generated from an extra 50 pounds of weaning weight versus an additional 5% calf crop weaned per exposed female, relative to current market values.

TraitsHeritability Heterosis

Reproduction Low High

Growth MediumMedium

Carcass High Low

Sources:

Herd A

200 cow operation

Average mature weight = 1,300 pounds

• 90% calf crop weaned results in 180 calves (90 steers and 90 heifers at an average of 525 pounds)

• Herd A averages 472.5 pounds of weaning weight per exposed female.

Herd B

200 cow operation

Average mature weight = 1,300 pounds

• 85% calf crop weaned results in 170 calves (85 steers and 85 heifers at an average of 575 pounds)

• Herd B averages 488.8 pounds of weaning weight per exposed female.

Prices used below are from the Nov. 17, 2023, USDA Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary

Herd A calves

525-pound steer calves were worth $294 per hundredweight (cwt.) or approximately $1,544 per head.

525-pound heifer calves were worth $243 per cwt. or approximately $1,276 per head.

90 steers x $1,544 = $138,960

90 heifers x $1,276 = $114,840

Gross value = $253,800

Herd B calves

575-pound steer calves were worth $273 per cwt. or approximately $1,570 per head.

575-pound heifer calves were worth $235 per cwt. or approximately $1,351 per head.

85 steers x $1,570 = $133,450

85 heifers x $1,351 = $114,835

Gross value = $248,285

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Chapter 4, OSU Beef Cattle Manual, Eighth Edition, E-913 Speer, N.C. 2011. Crossbreeding: Considerations and Alternatives in an Evolving Market. White paper published through Certified Angus Beef, Wooster, OH

USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News. OK Dept. of Ag Market News

Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist

Table 1: Trait Impacts

Bottom line, with market conditions at the time, Herd A’s 5% advantage in calf crop weaned resulted in $5,515 more revenue, compared to Herd B’s 50-pound advantage in actual weaning weight. Yes, prices vary from week to week and year to year, and some operations retain ownership past weaning to different marketing endpoints. That being said, reproductive efficiency — in the form of a higher percentage of calf crop weaned — has significant economic importance in a cow-calf operation.

Improving the percentage of calf crop weaned

To improve the percentage of calf crop weaned, we need to address selection, mating and management to boost reproductive efficiency. Look at Table 1, which shows the inverse relationship between heritability and heterosis.

From the standpoint of genetics and animal breeding, reproductive traits are low in heritability (typically 10% to 20%) but show high levels of heterosis in response to crossbreeding. From a practical standpoint, this means if commercial producers are going to take advantage of heterosis in one part of their cow-calf operation, they should take advantage of maternal heterosis in their cow herd. The benefits of crossbreeding have been well documented. Beyond additive genetic merit and breed complementarity, heterosis gives the crossbred cow an advantage in “reproductive fitness” and the ability to increase efficiency in commercial cow-calf operations. The crossbred beef female reaches puberty earlier, is less likely to be open after breeding season and stays in production longer.

The opening segment of this article does not intend to diminish the importance of weaning weight. It is intended to illustrate the difference between a production level and profit potential. Weaning

weight equals pay weight and represents the primary source of revenue for most cow-calf producers. It is worth noting that crossbred cows tend to have greater calf survival rates, and crossbred calves nursing crossbred cows typically have 10% to 20% heavier weaning weights. It is also noteworthy that these advantages of crossbreeding don’t require much additional input. We create crossbred cows as a result of mating decisions.

If commercial producers are going to take advantage of heterosis in one part of their cow-calf operation, they should take advantage of maternal heterosis in their cow herd.

— Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University

When selecting seedstock for a well-designed crossbreeding system, consider genetic values. Additive genetic change is cumulative and permanent. When selection pressure is applied to identify bulls with strong EPDs (expected progeny differences) for maternal and reproductive traits, their resulting daughters will have greater additive genetic potential for reproductive efficiency. Yes, these traits are low in heritability; however, additive genetic merit works like building blocks and pays long-term dividends. Each beef breed registry publishes a sire summary including several EPDs that fall under the “maternal” heading. Applying selection pressure to EPDs such as heifer pregnancy, maternal calving ease and mature weight, or bioeconomic indices like stayability, maternal weaned calf value, baldy maternal profit index or Brahman influence profit index enable you

to genetically tailor your cow herd to fit your production environment and maximize reproductive efficiency. This is by no means a complete listing of all the maternal EPDs that could be considered.

From a management standpoint, herd health and proper nutrition are essential to maximize reproductive performance. A good working relationship with your veterinarian enables you to tailor a herd health plan best suited to your production environment and cow herd. When it comes to a proper vaccination program and parasite control, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Past Handle on Health articles stress the importance of nutritional management and the critically important role it plays in reproductive efficiency. Cows and heifers that go into the calving season at a body condition score (BCS) of 5.5–6.0 are optimum. This ensures the cattle have the energy reserves to deal with the spike in nutritional requirements once lactation starts and enables them to have timely breed-back.

Optimum reproductive efficiency is getting all cows to raise a calf to weaning in a 365-day window of time. That means the rebreeding interval needs to stay within 80-85 days of calving. With this in mind, cows that breed back earlier in the breeding season calve earlier and wean an older, heavier calf. If cows breed back one heat cycle earlier, and calves have an average 2.5 pounds pre-weaning weight per day of age, it results in about 50 pounds of additional weaning weight.

Parasite control, a good vaccination program and proper nutrition all play a vital role in maintaining an optimum rebreeding interval, keeping cows bred and maximizing the percent calf crop weaned.

Editor’s note: Mark Z. Johnson, Ph.D., is an Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle breeding specialist. Copyright © 2024 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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15 Service Age Bulls

65 Purebred Females

15 Black Baldy Females

Spring & Fall Calving Pairs

Bred & Open Heifers

CHF

P44524364 • Calved: Feb. 17, 2023

Sire: MOHICAN Dow Jones 65J CE 2.8 (.17); BW 2.6 (.30); WW 62 (.22); YW 97 (.22); DMI 0.3 (.08); SC 1.0 (.17); SCF 17.0 (.16); MM 29 (.15); M&G 60; MCE 2.7 (.17); MCW 80 (.16); UDDR 1.50 (.20); TEAT 1.40 (.20);

73 (.03); FAT 0.042 (.03); REA 0.48 (.03); MARB 0.16 (.03); BMI$ 367; BII$ 450; CHB$ 123

NJB 196 4040 TOPAZ 909

P44100463 • Calved: Sept. 14, 2019

Sire:

17Y

CE

CHF

P44332932 • Calved: Jan. 11, 2023

Sire: BOYD Power Surge 9024

CE 3.8 (.19); BW 2.6 (.35); WW 62 (.26); YW 99 (.25); DMI 0.4 (.09); SC 1.2 (.19); SCF 20.4 (.17); MM 31 (.16); M&G 62; MCE 1.9 (.18); MCW 94 (.17); UDDR 1.30 (.23);

CW 70 (.03);

1.30 (.23);

0.49 (.03); MARB -0.02 (.03); BMI$ 406; BII$ 478; CHB$ 104

CHF MOORE 9024 41L

P44524415 •• Calved: Feb. 1, 2023

Sire: BOYD POWER SURGE 9024

CE 4.0 (.17); BW 2.9 (.36); WW 60 (.27); YW 97 (.25); DMI 0.4 (.09); SC 0.9 (.16); SCF 17.4 (.14); MM 29 (.14); M&G 59; MCE 1.6 (.15); MCW 85 (.14); UDDR 1.30 (.19); TEAT 1.40 (.19);

K3

TEAT

FAT 0.022 (.03); REA

CW

CW 70 (.03); FAT 0.042 (.03); REA 0.47 (.03); MARB 0.02 (.03); BMI$ 359; BII$ 431; CHB$ 104

BOYD FT KNOX

XZ5 4040

3.6 (.33); BW 2.1 (.45); WW 55 (.42); YW 83 (.42); DMI 0.3 (.14); SC 0.6 (.36); SCF 22.0 (.35); MM 27 (.31); M&G 54; MCE 1.4 (.34); MCW 90 (.34); UDDR 1.30 (.47); TEAT 1.30 (.47); CW 61 (.10); FAT 0.032 (.10); REA 0.43 (.10); MARB 0.09 (.10); BMI$ 422; BII$ 495; CHB$ 97

Hereford Highlights

38 Bald Faces in the Big House

42 Kyle Colyer Selects the Open Winners

46 Pens Sorted in the Sooner State

50 Herdsman of the Year: Chasing Dreams

56 Jenkins and Gohr Top the Junior Show

58 Hereford Night in OKC Grosses $438,000

60 $87,000 Raised for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America

64 Open Show Division and Class Placings

72 Pen Show Division and Class Placings

Bald Faces in the Big House

More than 550 head of Hereford cattle show on the Oklahoma red dirt.

Hereford breeders headed to Oklahoma City, Okla., for the fourth annual Cattlemen’s Congress Jan. 3-6. From the red dirt in Jim Norick Arena — known as the “Big House” — to the bright lights in the Performance Arena, topquality Herefords were hard to miss. Throughout the four days in Oklahoma City, breeders showed 566 head of Hereford cattle.

Junior show

Members of the National Junior Hereford Association began the festivities with their national show on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Judge Brian Fox, Fort Morgan, Colo., evaluated the 238 head of junior females.

For the second consecutive year, Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, brought home a junior show banner. This year, she led HAW KLD Monique 413K ET to the polled female grand championship. Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., showed BK Keep It Simple 259K ET to grand champion horned female honors.

Pen show

On Thursday, Jan. 4, Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo.; Ryan Topp, Grace City, N.D.; and Jeff Gooden, Oak Grove, Mo., sorted the pen show, evaluating 10 female pens, one pen-of-five bull entry and five pen-of-three bull entries.

Like last year, the American Hereford Association (AHA) collaborated with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association to organize a commercial cattlemen’s luncheon. Approximately 600 Certified Hereford Beef® steak sandwiches were served to hungry Hereford breeders and spectators. Alongside the luncheon and pen show, the AHA joined forces with W-W Livestock Systems to

conduct a drawing for a Producer 640 Chute. Tressia Rakestraw, Oklahoma City, Okla., won the chute. Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., won the pen-offive bull show, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, showed the grand champion pen-of-three bulls. Both outfits were named grand champions in the pen shows last year, too. Delaney Herefords, Lake Benton, Minn., and Atkins Herefords, Tea, S.D., won the female pen show.

Bull show

The Hereford bull show is always an Oklahoma City highlight. Kyle Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, evaluated the bull show with his son, Cruz, by his side on Friday, Jan. 5.

In the polled bull show, BK Jet Smooth J18 ET, shown by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.; and 6 Mile Creek LLC, Yukon, Okla., grabbed the grand champion banner. BK Jet Smooth J18 was the high-selling bull in the 2023 National Hereford Sale and a member of last year’s reserve champion pen-of-three bulls — a testament to the high-quality genetics that breeders bring to the show and sale each year.

RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210, shown by Copeland and Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., and Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, was named the grand champion horned bull.

Hereford Night in OKC

Hereford breeders and buyers gathered in the Super Barn Sale Arena for Hereford Night in OKC, Friday, Jan. 6. When auctioneer Eddie Burks tapped his gavel for the last time, 32.07 lots grossed $438,000.

Lot 30, P 6MC 11E Benton 2L ET, consigned by Pratz Cattle Co., Stillwater, Okla., and 6 Mile

Creek LLC topped the sale, selling for $32,750. Bradshaw Ranch, La Belle, Mo., and G&R Herefords, Spring, Texas, bought the bull, and a dozen breeders purchased semen packages. Averaging $31,950, 2.41 bulls grossed $77,000.

Lot 3C, JDH ND 19Z Miss Print 78L ET, a pick of the grand champion pen-of-three females consigned by Delaney and Atkins Herefords, topped the females, selling for $26,000 to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla. All-in-all, 21.66 females grossed $251,000 and averaged $11,588.

Hoffman Ranch’s pick of the fall 2023 calf crop, Lot 5, topped the pick lots, selling to Lemmon Cattle Co., Manchester, Md., for $21,000. Eight pick lots averaged $13,750 with a gross of $110,000.

Female show

On Saturday, Jan. 7, four days of national shows wrapped up with the national female show in the Jim Norick Arena. Kyle Colyer, with son, Cruz, alongside once again, evaluated the 220 Hereford females.

Before selecting the polled female champion, Kyle said, “A big reason why we’re here, standing in this ring, is Jarold Callahan.”

Jarold Callahan, a beef industry icon, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 23, 2023. While he touched many lives spanning across all facets of the livestock industry, he was a pivotal part of the creation and current success of Cattlemen’s Congress. The Hereford and Angus shows were dedicated to Callahan, and his portrait, adorned with flowers, sat in the corner of each showring.

NCC Rhea 2058 ET, shown by Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, Okla., was named the grand champion polled female. In a fitting tribute to Callahan, Norvell received the inaugural Jarold Callahan Champion Polled Female award, in honor of his lasting legacy.

Fallon and Gunnar Gohr won the grand champion horned female banner with BK Keep It Simple 259K ET that also topped the junior show earlier in the week.

2024 Hereford Herdsman of the Year

After votes were cast by fellow Hereford herdsmen and breeders, Melissa Grimmel Schaake, Manhattan, Kan., was honored as the 2024 Hereford Herdsman of the Year. Melissa is grateful for the friends and fellow breeders who helped, guided and supported her along the way. She feels blessed to be a part of the Hereford breed and is honored to be Hereford Herdsman of the Year.

Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, shakes the hand of Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, after his father, Kyle, selected her as the reserve champion polled

Delaney Herefords, Lake Benton, Minn., and Atkins Herefords, Tea, S.D., show their reserve champion pen-of-three bulls.

Hereford breeders were busy in the stalls, prepping and putting together strings of cattle for presentation.

Oshoto is a Power Bull that’s flawless in his build, soft, flexible, free moving and balanced. He catches you with his body mass, bone and foot shape, and further appeases with his pigment, red cape and hooded eye. He profiles like a champ; long spined with a big square hip, and shape from every angle. An easy doing, masculine bull that’s extra docile.

He’s a natural calf out of a phenomenal dam, who’s a proven Herd Bull producer and mother of Herd Bull producers. She’s quickly making her mark on an international level and we see big things to come from this National Western High Selling and enthusiastically well received bull in Denver. Free of all known defects, with a pedigree that’s solid as they come, and an outcross for most.

We believe this brute has a wealth of good to offer!

• Winchester was one of the most dominant horned bulls in recent history. He is a 4-time undefeated national champion.

• 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Horned Champion

• 2023 National Western Stock Show

• 2023 and 2024 Ft. Worth Horned Champion

• For semen sales you can contact any of the owners.

• CH Premier 233 ET has been used by prominent breeders across the country. We look forward to his offspring and want to thank everyone who has inquired about him.

• S emen will be available this fall

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Hereford Champions Named

Kyle Colyer selects the open winners.

Herefords hit the Oklahoma red dirt as judge Kyle Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, sorted

Bull show champions Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.; and 6 Mile Creek LLC, Yukon, Okla., received the grand champion

BK Jet Smooth J18 ET

Grand and champion polled senior bull, Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.; and 6 Mile Creek LLC, Yukon, Okla., with a Sept. 10, 2021, son of JDH AH Standout 16G ET.

BR Panhandle Drifter L002 ET Reserve and champion horned junior bull calf, Barber Ranch,

CH Premier 233 ET Reserve and champion polled yearling bull, Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., with a March 22, 2022, son of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Abbreviations used in expected progeny differences (EPDs) tables: calving ease (CE), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), dry matter intake (DMI), scrotal circumference (SC), sustained cow 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$).

the reserve champion polled bull title with CH Premier 233 ET. The KLD RW Marksman D87 ET son was born March 22, 2022, and was also named champion yearling bull.

Grand champion horned bull honors went to Copeland and Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., and Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210, sired by BR ER Big Country 007 ET. The Feb. 20, 2022, entry won

“We have the best breed show in the bull division and the bull classes of any national show, and it’s a commitment by the breeders,” Colyer said before selecting his first round of champions in Oklahoma City.

Female show champions

Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, Okla., exhibited the champion polled female, NCC Rhea 2058 ET, sired

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GKB 8688 2296 Monroe K110 ET

Reserve and champion horned spring yearling female,

SSF KKH 25W Belle 211 ET

Reserve and champion polled spring yearling female, Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, with a March 3, 2022, daughter of H Bell Ringer 8459 ET.

NCC Rhea 2058 ET

Grand and champion polled senior heifer calf, Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, Okla., with a Nov. 27, 2022, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET.

was awarded in tribute to Callahan and the lasting legacy he left in this industry. The reserve champion polled female was shown by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa. SSF KKH 25W Belle 211 ET, the March 3, 2022, daughter of H Bell Ringer 8459 ET, was also named the champion spring yearling female.

Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., and their champion junior yearling female, BK Keep It Simple 259K ET, were awarded the champion horned female title. This daughter of SR Dominate 308F ET was born Feb. 4, 2022. Dylan Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., with GKB 8688 2296 Monroe K110 ET, won reserve champion horned female. The March 7, 2022, entry sired by UPS

Sensation 2296 ET, was first awarded champion spring yearling female honors.

Other awards

Buck Cattle Co. Madill, Okla., was recognized as the horned premier breeder. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., was named polled premier breeder. Polled premier exhibitor honors went to Ella Weldon. Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala., were awarded horned premier exhibitor.

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

Horned Premier Breeder: Buck Cattle Co. Madill, Okla., won horned premier breeder at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress.

Polled Premier Breeder: T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., garnered polled premier breeder honors at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress.

Pens Sorted in the Sooner State

GKB Cattle, Burns Farms and Delaney/Atkins Herefords claim top pen show honors.

GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, grabbed the pen-of-three bull banner on Thursday, Jan. 4, during Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla. Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., won the

pens, one pen-of-five bull entry, and five pen-ofthree bull entries for a total of 50 Hereford cattle. The grand champion title in the pen-of-three bull show went to GKB Cattle, with the group first winning the junior bull calf division. In recognition for their champion pen of bulls,

Grand champion pen-of-three females

Delaney Herefords, Lake Benton, Minn., and Atkins Herefords, Tea, S.D., with a group sired by KSU Land Grant 153 ET and RST Final Print 0016

Reserve champion pen-of-three females Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky., with a group sired by TH Masterplan 183F ET and NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156.

Guardian 1015 ET, and the group averaged 1,270 pounds with a calculated weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.52. Delaney Herefords and Atkins Herefords exhibited the reserve champion penof-three junior bull calves before being selected as the reserve grand champion pen with a group sired by SHF Houston D287 H086 and RST Final Print 0016. The pen weighed an average of 1,151 pounds with a 3.35 WDA.

Burns Farms brought home the champion penof-five bulls with their champion pen of senior bull calves. Bulls in the winning pen were sired by Green JCS Makers Mark 22, 77 Potency 8F 63G, Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, Boyd Power Surge 9024 and KCF Bennett Trust B279 ET. The bulls averaged 1,614 pounds with a calculated WDA of 3.58.

The grand champion pen-of-three females and pen of champion junior heifer calves was exhibited by Delaney Herefords and Atkins Herefords. The group was sired by KSU Land Grant 153 ET and RST Final Print 0016 and posted an average weight of 833 pounds with a 2.49 WDA. Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky., showed the reserve grand champion pen-of-three females, after taking reserve champion honors in the junior heifer calf division. These heifers were sired by TH Masterplan 183F ET and NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156. The pen weighed an average of 832 pounds and measured a 2.53 WDA.

For the second consecutive year, the American Hereford Association (AHA) and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association worked together to host a commercial cattlemen’s luncheon and serve approximately 600 Certified Hereford Beef® steak sandwiches during the pen show. In conjunction with the commercial cattlemen’s luncheon and pen show, the AHA partnered with W-W Livestock Systems to host a drawing for a Producer 640 Chute. Tressia Rakestraw, Oklahoma City, Okla., was the lucky winner in attendance. Visit Hereford.org for complete show results.

Grand champion pen-of-five bulls Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., with a group sired by Green JCS Makers Mark 22, 77 Potency 8F 63G, Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153, Boyd Power Surge 9024 and KCF Bennett Trust B279 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$).

Tressia Rakestraw, Oklahoma City, Okla., won the drawing for a Producer 640 Chute donated by W-W Livestock Systems.

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100 Hereford and Angus Bulls Sell!

BOYD BALANCE 3025

Reg# 44452134 • 1/10/23 • NJW Manifest x Boyd 9051 Rachel 1010

This Homozygous Polled bull with 100% Pigment is a unique calving ease bulls with exceptional phenotype and also offers breed leading growth! He weaned from his two-year old dam with a 102 ratio!

CED +8.6

BW +2.4

WW +75

YW +113

Milk +31

MB 0.33

RE +0.34

BMI$ +$455

CHB$ +$131

CED +7

BW +3.4

WW +90

YW +153

Milk +32

MB +1.07

RE +.88

$B +190

$C +348

BOYD DESTINATION 3051

CED +5.2

Reg# 44452142 • 2/02/23 • SHF Houston D287 H086 x Boyd 4080 Rachel 9051

He has Herd Sire Credentials – Dark Red, Homozygous Polled and 100% Pigment – He is stout and powerful with extra rib and great structure and foot quality, plus his high maternal dam records WR 3@105!

Reg# 44452091 • 1/01/23

NJW Manifest x

Boyd 7154 Rita 1042

This stout pigmented bull combines a smooth look with breed leading EPD’S. He weaned from his two-year old dam with a ratio of 105 and is from the same great cow family as Blueprint!

Reg# 44433133 • 9/14/22

SHF Houston D287 H086 x BK Every Point Counts 704E

One of our top Fall Yearlings selling is this 100% Pigmented bull who is red marked, massive ribbed and stout with a set of EPD’s that make him a herd sire!

Reg# 20639621 • 1/01/23

SG Salvation x

BJ Playbook 9240

In addition to the Hereford bulls selling, we will also be offering over 70 Angus Bulls – Both Spring and Fall Yearlings!

CED +7.0

BW +1.2

WW +74

YW +128

Milk +31

MB +0.25

RE +0.67

Reg# 44307015 • 8-29-22

TH Masterplan 183F x

WHR 6153 473E Beefmaid 225G

This age-advantaged bull is Homozygous Polled with 100% Pigment and is red marked. He ranks high for many traits and his high maternal dam records WR 2@105!

CED +3.7

BW +2.0

WW +68

YW +121

Milk +27

MB +0.37

RE +0.62

BMI$ +$373

CHB$ +$155

Lot 79 Lot 80

Lot 81

Lot 85

BOYD RIGHT COMBINATION 3010

BOYD PROACTIVE 2120

Lot 90

Lot 1

BOYD SEPERATION 3015

BOYD NEXT LEVEL 2084

Chasing Dreams

Hereford Herdsman of the Year works tirelessly to build upon budding operation.

by Katie Maupin Miller

Melissa Grimmel

Schaake fell into bed exhausted and stared at the ceiling, thinking about her and her husband’s big dreams. She’d eventually drift to sleep, then wake before daybreak to chase them.

This unwavering commitment to the couple’s shared vision for Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. undoubtedly helped this petite yet formidable redhead be named the 2024 Hereford Herdsman of the Year before her 30th birthday. She and her husband, Shane Schaake, hustled quietly for years, finding a way to forge their own path while honoring their roots. After purchasing a piece of the Kansas Flint Hills in December 2021, it was time to unveil Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. officially.

The college sweethearts met at Kansas State University, and the pair wed in 2017. Since then, the couple purchased the best maternal genetics they could afford. Often, this meant buying their potential donors on ice — in embryo form.

One such purchase was three embryos from fellow Hereford Herdsman honoree Kyle Lemmon’s great donor, KLD BR 7010 Rose D32 ET. Hence, one of Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co.’s most influential females, GS Magnolia F03 ET, was born. “Mags,” as Melissa affectionately calls the 2020 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) reserve grand polled female, has much in common with her owner. Both are East Coast girls building legacies in the Midwest.

East Coast roots

The fourth of five Grimmel girls, Melissa grew up on her family’s fifth-generation Jarrettsville, Md., farm. While the family has deep agricultural roots, they’re first-generation Hereford breeders, and Melissa could be found helping with her sisters’ 4-H projects since she was old enough to hold a brush.

Family pictures and backdrop photos tell of the Grimmel family’s showring rise. When her brotherin-law Jacob Wolfrey, a past Hereford Herdsman himself, joined the family, Melissa leveled up her

show career and spent her college years competing on the national stage.

Such success was not taken for granted. Melissa fondly recalls attending national shows as an awestruck spectator with her older sister, Michelle. She was nearly as happy watching the Hereford show from the green seats on the Hill studying the NWSS entries, presentation and pedigrees, as she would be showing — nearly.

When she attended her first North American International Livestock Exhibition in 2011, she was the happiest third-place exhibitor Freedom Hall had ever seen. A lifelong learner, Melissa hasn’t lost that appreciation and awe for the cattle industry and the opportunities it affords.

When it came time to select her college, that awe landed her 1,000 miles away from her hometown in Manhattan, Kan., at the alma matter of countless breed influencers nestled deep in cattle country. Melissa’s parents knew when they dropped her off to become a Wildcat that her heart belonged in the Midwest. Yet, their influence echoes across the miles.

Growing up shadowing her father, she often wondered how he shouldered the hard times, like when planting was delayed due to the relentless rain. “He said, ‘You can’t control the weather. But when you love what you do, you just figure out a way to

Melissa Grimmel Schaake (middle), of Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., was named the 2024 Hereford Herdsman of the Year during Cattlemen’s Congress. Also pictured are American Hereford Association executive vice president Jack Ward (l) and National Hereford Queen Marie Prodell (r).

handle what you’re dealt. At the end of the day, if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, then you’re in the wrong business,’” Melissa recalls.

Great risk, greater reward

That philosophy helped Melissa find the courage to buy a piece of cattle country with Shane. After looking at countless properties, the Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. headquarters fell into their lap when a friend and cowman was downsizing and willing to help a young, eager couple.

With its rolling hills and native grasses, the couple knew fate had sent them their perfect place, yet it still took a leap of faith to buy it. As ranchers know, math often doesn’t tell the whole story, and frankly, the math was a little murky. The young couple emptied their savings into the place, surviving on ramen, hopes and dreams. Many of Melissa’s sleepless nights revolved around their first official sale and the everlooming land payment.

“Looking back, we sacrificed absolutely everything to make that happen. We drained our life savings to buy the land and to build a barn, all while being unsure of how our calves would sell that fall,” Melissa says. “Without a doubt, it’s the biggest risk we have ever taken. But it was backed by the powerful cow families that had proven themselves in the pasture and their progeny in the showring.”

Bad cows don’t call GS home for long. The couple culls hard to build the very best set of sound, maternally minded females bolstered by genetics from Hereford programs they admire most. The 50 cows they rotate through the Flint Hills are the most elite set of females the pair could assemble.

When Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. moved their first set of show and sale prospects into their new barn in the fall of 2022, the couple hung their hopes and dreams on that set of matriarchs, which culminated in more than 50 families visiting Manhattan to view the inaugural GS offering.

“We knew it was a special group of females, and I was just praying that others would see their potential as well. The day we got the barn finished and functional enough to use, Shane and I hauled the calves from his parents’ place, put them in their new runs and just embraced one another,” Melissa recalls.

“A few weeks after that, we received an incredible response from the industry, with the sale calves bringing more than ever before.”

Redheaded resilience

As the couple continues to carve out their place in the industry, they divide and conquer to balance Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. with their personal careers and ambitions. For Melissa, this means Shane will stay home to care for the cattle when she travels to shows or pictures livestock for her marketing business. Melissa’s career in livestock marketing sharpened her eye for good cattle and great presentations. From crafting stall displays to caring for their land, she demands perfection, right

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Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., captured premier breeder back-to-back at the 2022 and 2023 American Royal, after officially launching the GS brand.

little extras when presenting cattle are what truly sets you apart,” Melissa says. “I absolutely love the challenge of feeding, clipping and preparing one for a major show, but I live for the process of getting them to that point in making breeding decisions, syncing cows, calving, checking health, halter breaking and marketing them.”

This non-stop push for perfection has come with a lot of highs and lows, the latter of which Melissa admittedly takes pretty hard.

She’s still emotional when she recalls GS Thunderbird K06. “Bird,” as she was affectionately known at Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., was arguably the best GS-bred female. Purchased and shown by their invaluable barn help, K-State student and GS junior exhibitor Lauren Frederick, Bird racked up an impressive show career, being named the 2023 NWSS reserve grand polled female. The attention she garnered ringside boosted the budding operation. Yet, that all came crashing down when Bird was lost in a freak accident, a blow so devastating Melissa even questioned her place in the industry afterward.

“I learned to lean on the people next to you to help push you through the challenging times,” she says. “We had really high hopes and dreams for that heifer in propelling our program forward, and that situation was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through. The bad days don’t last forever, but they truly make you appreciate the good days.”

There is no small amount of resilience in this redheaded cattlewoman, so she persevered. In the first national show after losing Bird, Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. was named premier breeder at the 2023 American Royal for the second year in a row — a boost the team didn’t realize they needed.

Help along the way

While Melissa certainly possesses the hard work, attention to detail, grit and charisma to excel, she is quick to thank those who have shared their knowhow and believed in her along the way. Legendary producers, like Jimmy Linthicum, didn’t just see a girl when they looked at Melissa; they saw a

stockman — an equal. In the middle of a hard battle with cancer, Linthicum would take Melissa through his cow herd, talk nutrition, evaluate stock and even helped her sketch the plans for the Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. headquarters. It’s countless moments like these where cattlemen met Melissa on their level to talk some good ol’ fashion shop that mean the most.

Melissa serves as a role model to young people as a tribute to those who helped her. Her humble roots helped her grow; now she’s happy to help others bloom. Melissa looks for young people, like herself, who sit ringside with a dream. “There’s nothing better or more rewarding than seeing young people succeed with our genetics, because not long ago I was in their shoes with the same dreams and am grateful for those influential people who helped me along the way,” she says. “These kids and our customers are like family. The people make this breed special.”

Melissa can still be found ringside studying cattle and pedigrees. That’s what she was doing when she was recognized as the Herdsman of the Year. As American Hereford Association national shows coordinator Bailey Clanton swung her cell phone around to reveal Shane sharing in this moment on Facetime, Melissa was overcome with emotion.

“I’m so grateful she did that since Shane was back home on calving duty. I feel like I truly share this award with him because none of it would be possible without him.,” she says.

Melissa considers this honor the pinnacle of her cattle career and was incredibly humbled just to be included in the group nominees — peers she admires, respects, appreciates and is proud to call friends.

Her best friend and husband, Shane, isn’t surprised by the honor. “Melissa is a true cattlewoman whether it’s everyday work on the ranch or showing cattle to their highest potential at a livestock show. She presents our string to their greatest potential and does so at a high level. She has paved her way in what is considered a maledominated industry, and her passion and talent are second to none,” he says.

As for the future, Melissa will undoubtedly raise Hereford cattle, and have many more nights losing sleep pondering breeding decisions, the coming calf crop and the future of Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. “I’m constantly thinking of our next step until I fall asleep. And you know, I wake up in the middle of the night and think about it again. And then in the morning, we wake up and go do it again,” she says. “Our entire lives, our hearts and our souls revolve around our cattle. I’ve always said, ‘They work hard for us, so it is an honor to work hard for them.’”

Attention to detail sets Hereford Herdsman Melissa Grimmel Schaake apart, whether she is designing print ads and logos for her clients or preparing GS-bred cattle to step into the showring.

A Tradition of Excellence... Mid-Atlantic Spring Bonanza Sale

Friday, April 19, 2024 • 12:30 p.m.

Held in Conjunction with the Virginia Beef Expo

Featuring cows, bred heifers, open heifers, bulls and more like these past sale features, from the top end of herds across the region.

Join the Virginia Hereford Association and Hereford breeders across the Mid-Atlantic region in Harrisonburg, VA for this long standing sale full of quality Hereford cattle.

For more information contact: secretary@virginiaherefords.org or 276.340.8181

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Junior Exhibitors on the Red Dirt

Jenkins and Gohr top the junior show.

National Junior Hereford Association members’ hard work was on full display in the Sooner State at the Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 3. Judge Brian Fox, Fort Morgan, Colo., sorted 238 head of junior heifers in Oklahoma City, Okla., to find his champions. Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, showed the grand champion polled female, HAW KLD Monique 413K ET. The April 28, 2022, daughter of T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561C ET was first named

She is a Nov. 26, 2022, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

BK Keep It Simple 259K ET, owned by Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., received the grand champion horned female banner. The Feb. 4, 2022, daughter of SR Dominate 308F ET was first named champion junior yearling female. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., exhibited the reserve champion horned female. The champion spring yearling female, EXR High Class Kat 2253 ET, is an April 10, 2022, daughter of EXR Bankroll 8130 ET.

HAW KLD Monique 413K ET

Grand and champion polled spring yearling female, Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with an April 28, 2022, daughter of T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561C ET.

BMI$ BII$ CHB$

HAWK Mona 2208 ET

Reserve and champion polled senior heifer calf, Ella Brooks, Prophetstown, Ill., with a Nov. 26, 2022, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Abbreviations used in expected progeny differences (EPDs) tables: calving ease (CE), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), dry matter intake (DMI), scrotal circumference (SC), sustained cow 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$).

LOT

Herefords a Hit

Hereford Night in OKC grosses $438,000.

The Super Barn Sale Arena

Wooden Shoe Farms, Blackfoot, Idaho; L.J. Suttles, Hanna City, Ill.; GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; Carolyn Reams, Lamont, Fla.; Darci Laime, Isabella, Okla.; Jason Raaf, Rockport, Ind.; and Harp Cattle Co., Richmond, Mo., purchased semen packages.

Harrison Cattle Co., Arapaho,

Grossing $77,000, 2.41 bulls averaged $31,950.

Lot 3C, JDH ND 19Z Miss Print 78L ET, a Feb. 3, 2023, female sired by RST Final Print 0016 and consigned by Delaney Herefords, Lake Benton, Minn., and Atkins Herefords, Tea, S.D., led off the open females, selling for $26,000 to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla. The second high-selling open female, Lot 16A, 111F Miss Governor K14 ET, a Dec. 7, 2022, daughter of Whitehawk R Governor 413H, consigned by 111 Farms, Whigham, Ga., sold to Mead Cattle Co., Midville, Ga., for $22,000. Both females were picks of heifer pens. Delaney and Atkins Herefords showed the grand champion pen of females, and 111 Farms exhibited the champion

Emilee Holt, AHA western region field representative, takes bids at the National Hereford Sale.

Saylor Norvell, Tuttle, Okla., leads Lot 29 through the sale ring.

Hopkins Ranch, Winchester, Tenn., gets their pick of the heifer pen ready for the sale ring.

In the bred heifer division, Lot 29, NCC Addision 2043 ET, consigned by Norvell Cattle Co., Tuttle, Okla., garnered $20,000. GKB Cattle purchased the June 4, 2022, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET. Bowling Ranch, Newkirk, Okla., purchased the high-selling cow-calf pair, Lot 27A, for $16,500. Consigned by Jensen Cattle, Waupaca, Wis., MJC GFJ Savannah’s Joanna 42J ET, is an Oct. 3, 2021, daughter of NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET. She sold bred to Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET, with an August Churchill Majestic 903G ET heifer calf at side. One cow-calf pair averaged $16,500 and 10.66 bred females averaged $12,242 with a gross of $130,500.

In total, 21.66 females grossed $251,000 and averaged $11,588.

Pick lots

Breeders always consign some of their best in the form of pick lots at the National Hereford Sale. Lot 5, pick of the fall 2023 calf crop from Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., sold to Lemmon Cattle Co., Manchester, Md., for $21,000. Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., offered Lot 21, the option to own half embryo interest in any female solely owned by the ranch. Whispering Wind Farms, Independence, Mo., purchased the pick for $19,000. Eight pick lots garnered $110,000 for an average of $13,750.

See Page 60 for information about the donation lots benefitting the National Junior Hereford Association.

“We’re extremely thankful for the bidders, buyers and consigners at this year’s Hereford Night in OKC,” says Joe Rickabaugh, American Hereford Association director of field staff and seedstock marketing. “The National Hereford Sale is one of the hallmarks of the breed — and year after year, breeders bring elite, sought-after genetics to Oklahoma City.”

Potential buyers make their picks prior to sale time.

Herefords were a hit — grossing $438,000.

Hereford Night in OKC Supports Youth

$87,000 raised for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America.

The Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale, hosted Jan. 5, at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla., featured not one, but two special lots dedicated to the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA). After the gavel fell, $87,000 was raised to support the foundation’s pillars of scholarship and education.

Lot 1, leading the sale, was generously donated by C&L Hereford Ranch, Ixonia, Wis., and Oleson Family Farm, Arkdale, Wis. HYFA supporters themselves, the families offered a pick of flush sisters out of the 2016 Lot 1 Foundation Female, KJ BJ DWE 686Z Salsa 364C ET. The heifer calves,

Chapman Land and Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn., and Dry Creek Farms, Pell City, Ala., teamed up to purchase the first pick for $50,000, selecting lot 1D, C&L Miss Nixi H49 5L ET. A second pick was offered and sold to Abby Hill Farms, Richmond, Ontario, who selected lot 1C, C&L Miss Mercedes H49 6L ET for $12,000. All of the proceeds from the females were donated back to the foundation, with 50% benefitting the Wisconsin Hereford Queen fund and the remainder supporting the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) Legacy Fund.

T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., donated a percentage of their lot in the national sale for the third consecutive year. Lot 2, T/R 1816 Faye 7L ET, topped the sale — selling for $75,000 — with $25,000 going to support Hereford youth and the upcoming JNHE. The donor prospect sired by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET sold to Randy and Jay Peterson, Paris, Ill., and the excitement for the lot and the foundation’s success was palpable when the gavel dropped.

“The generosity and continued support of the Hereford family never ceases to amaze me,” says Amy Cowan, American Hereford Association director of youth activities and foundation. “The foundation has a tremendous amount of momentum to start 2024, and we are grateful for donors and those who step up time and

T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., joins buyers of Lot 2, Randy and Jay Peterson, Paris, Ill., and members of the NJHA board of directors to commemorate the sale of T/R 1816 Faye 7L ET.

C&L Herefords, Ixonia, Wis., and Oleson Family Farms, Arkdale, Wis., with buyers Chapman Land and Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn.; Abby Hill Farms, Richmond, Ontario; and Dry Creek Farms, Pell City, Ala., alongside members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors and supporters involved in the sale of the Lot 1.

Open Show Division and Class Placings

Horned Bull Division and Class Placings

Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., with Purple Gunner 41L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 01 — Horned Spring Bull Calves

Calved 5/14/2023 through 5/23/2023

2 head shown

1. Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C Justice 3461L by B&C Top Option 987G.

2. Kamy Evig, Prague, Okla., with Mr. Big Red by C3/GS Hometown Lad J172 ET.

Class 02 — Horned Spring Bull Calves

Calved 4/5/2023 through 4/5/2023

1 head shown

1. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., with T/R AC Sinatra 43L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Class 03 — Horned Spring Bull Calves

Calved 3/1/2023 through 3/19/2023

7 head shown

1. Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., with Purple Gunner 41L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC 7119 007 Swagger 326 ET by BR ER Big Country 007 ET. 3. Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co., Manhattan, Kan., with GS Birddog L14 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 07 — Horned Junior Bull Calves

Calved 2/9/2023 through 2/23/2023

2 head shown

1. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with Ella High And Mighty 3003ET by UPS Mighty 7850 ET. 2. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., with T/R MRKS Diego 14L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 08 — Horned Junior Bull Calves

Calved 1/1/2023 through 1/22/2023

4 head shown

1. Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, with BR Panhandle Drifter L002 ET by BR ER Big Country 007 ET. 2. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB Guardian L100 ET by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET. 3. Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat Prodigy 3145 ET by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.

bull calf: Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with Ella High And Mighty 3003ET by UPS Mighty 7850 ET.

Class 11 — Horned Senior Bull Calves

Calved 11/7/2022 through 11/7/2022

1 head shown

1. Aubrey Cattle Co., Zionsville, Ind., and Sisters Cattle Co., South Solon, Ohio, with Aubreys Jasper Star 4054 10K by H FHF Advance 628 ET.

Class 15 — Horned Spring Yearling Bulls

Calved 4/15/2022 through 4/15/2022

1 head shown

1. Apple Ridge Farms, Salem, Ill., with AR VCR41H Harley 39K by VCR 711E Convoy 41H.

Class 16 — Horned Spring Yearling Bulls

Calved 3/3/2022 through 3/22/2022

3 head shown

1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; Eric Rosson, Milford, Texas; and Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., with GKB Conair K102 ET by BR Belle Air 6011. 2. Sidwell Herefords, Carr, Colo., with S G032 Madsen 240K by BR S Quentin G032 ET. 3. Pied Piper Farms, Hamlin, Texas, with PPF Suspense 11K by SR Sustain 808F.

Class 17 — Horned Junior Yearling Bulls

Calved 2/20/2022 through 2/20/2022

1 head shown

1. Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., and Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210 by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.

Class 18 — Horned Junior Yearling Bulls

Calved 1/6/2022 through 1/6/2022

1 head shown

1. Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., with EXR Loneshark 2008 by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET.

Class 22 — Horned Senior Yearling Bulls

Calved 10/18/2021 through 10/18/2021

1 head shown

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

Champion horned spring bull calf: Austin Reserve champion horned spring bull calf: Purple

Reserve champion horned junior

Champion horned senior bull calf: Aubrey Cattle Co., Zionsville, Ind., and Sisters Cattle Co., South Solon, Ohio, with Aubreys Jasper Star

Reserve champion horned yearling bull: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; Eric Rosson, Milford, Texas; and Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., with GKB Conair K102 ET by BR Belle Air 6011.

Class 23 — Horned Two-Year-Old Bulls

Calved 3/1/2021 through 3/5/2021

2 head shown

1. Alexander Herefords, Carthage, Texas, with AHC JMS Marksman 2105ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas; Square G Ranch, Thomas, Okla.; Addison Koontz, Thomas, Okla., and Rocking E Herefords, Putnam, Okla., with B&C El Sensation 1207J by B&C El Jefe 7086E.

KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Polled Bull Division and Class Placings

Class 04 — Polled Spring Bull Calves

Calved 5/1/2023 through 5/25/2023

2 head shown

1. Emma Lynn, Purcell, Okla., with ERL Rocco 2309 by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

2. Teagen Hames, Tuttle, Okla., with PCH Trust Me 501 by DR 279 Trustman 102J.

Class 05 — Polled Spring Bull Calves

Calved 4/3/2023 through 4/26/2023

3 head shown

1. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., with T/R AC Timeless 54L by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Hannah and Ryan Oleson, Arkdale, Wis., with OFF Entice Rascal by

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

Poteau, Okla., with SRH United 33D Star 1188 ET by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G.

Class 06 — Polled Spring Bull Calves Calved 3/9/2023 through 3/19/2023

5 head shown

Champion polled spring bull calf: Grimmel Girls Show Cattle and Andrew Wolfrey,

Reserve champion polled spring bull calf: Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., with T/R AC Timeless 54L by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Champion horned senior bull: Alexander Herefords, Carthage, Texas, with AHC JMS Marksman 2105ET by

Reserve champion horned senior bull:

Champion polled junior bull calf: Andrew and Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky., and Tennessee

Reserve champion polled junior bull calf: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB Guardian L104 ET by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET.

Champion polled senior bull calf: Mason Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 629 The Answer 285 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Reserve champion polled senior bull calf: Watson and Jett McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo., with WMC D87 2C Moonshine 507K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, with BR Trending K014 ET by BR GKB Trending 0104.

intermediate yearling bull: Paul Polled Herefords, Marseilles, Ill., with PPH 173D Durant 204 by NJW 79Z Z311

Class 14 — Polled Early Summer Yearling Bulls

Calved 5/14/2022 through 5/14/2022

1 head shown

1. Elizabeth Crumm, Anadarko, Okla., with Diamond E Majestic 324K by Crown Royal 4702.

Class 19 — Polled Spring Yearling Bulls

Calved 3/7/2022 through 3/22/2022

4 head shown

1. Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., with CH Premier 233 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 2. McInnis Cattle Co., May, Texas, with MCC 48 Marksman 211 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Dustin Ogburn, Sanders, Ky., and Payton Farmer, Brownstown, Ind., with OG CFCC Honor Roll 3K ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

2. Square G Ranch and Addison Koontz, Thomas, Okla., with SG Kiwi’s Ledger L50 ET by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET. 3. Joseph Hale, Sapulpa, Okla., with JDH Mr High Stakes 64L by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Class 09 — Polled Junior Bull Calves

Calved 2/22/2023 through 2/22/2023

1 head shown

1. Andrew and Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky., and Tennessee River Music, Ft. Payne, Ala., with ASM 405B Red Man 325L ET by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET.

Class 10 — Polled Junior Bull Calves Calved 1/10/2023 through 1/30/2023

2 head shown

1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB Guardian L104 ET by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET. 2. Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., with LCC 238F Fortified 5L ET by NJW 84B 4040 Fortified 238F.

Jessica and Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; and Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, Calif., with CCJ Silveiras Paramour 321J by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Class 12A — Polled Senior Bull Calves

Calved 11/3/2022 through 11/3/2022

1 head shown

1. Crown L Herefords, Paris, Ky., and Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., with BF Power 225K ET by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET.

Class 12B — Polled Senior Bull Calves Calved 10/7/2022 through 10/21/2022

2 head shown

1. Mason Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 629

The Answer 285 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Watson and Jett McConnaughy, Wasola, Mo., with WMC D87 2C Moonshine 507K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 13 — Polled Late Summer Yearling Bulls

Calved 6/11/2022 through 6/22/2022

2 head shown

1. Caden and Corbin Perry, Tower Hill, Ill., with CEP 8G Rico 7B 034K ET by JDH AH Benton 8G ET. 2. Paul Polled Herefords, Marseilles, Ill., with PPH 173D Durant 204 by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET.

Class 20 — Polled Junior Yearling Bulls

Calved 2/11/2022 through 2/26/2022

2 head shown

1. Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET by JDH AH Benton 8G ET. 2. Moore Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with BK CMCC Kool Profit K001ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Class 21 — Polled Junior Yearling Bulls

Calved 1/5/2022 through 1/22/2022

2 head shown

1. Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, with BR Trending K014 ET by BR GKB Trending 0104. 2. Cooper Curry, Okemah, Okla., with CH Mr 8212 Harold 205 ET by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G.

Class 24 — Polled Senior Yearling Bulls

Calved 9/4/2021 through 11/7/2021

4 head shown

1. Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.; and 6 Mile Creek LLC, Yukon, Okla., with BK Jet Smooth J18 ET by JDH AH Standout 16G ET. 2. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Wheeler Farm, Chickasha, Okla., with WF Pit Boss 1214 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET. 3. Todd, Kim & 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.

Class 25 — Polled Two-Year-Old Bulls

Calved 2/24/2021 through 2/24/2021

1 head shown

1. Jessica and Cody Jensen, Courtland, Kan.; and Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, Calif., with CCJ Silveiras Paramour 321J by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Champion polled intermediate yearling bull: Caden and Corbin Perry, Tower Hill, Ill., with CEP 8G Rico 7B 034K ET by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.

Reserve champion polled

Reserve champion polled yearling bull:

Reserve champion polled senior bull:

Horned Female Division and Class Placings

Class 09 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 5/1/2023 through 6/3/2023

7 head shown

1. Cierra, Claire and Cricket Collins, Chattanooga, Okla., with CLNS Phoenix 2272 by SR Dominate 308F ET. 2. Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, with BR Amber L179 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Amberlyn Christenbury, Starr, S.C., with HR 12F Reba 100L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 10 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 4/2/2023 through 4/21/2023

11 head shown

1. Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with KD Lucky For You 363L ET by BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET. 2. Landry and Mason Allan, Nocona, Texas, with HMC Little Willow 405V by CH High Roller 756 ET. 3. Kypton Lofton, Wesson, Miss., with KOTT EKS E715 Mary Jane L319 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 11 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 3/16/2023 through 3/28/2023

7 head shown

1. Kyndal Sadler, Tryon, Okla., with T/R 4064B Diana 40L ET by BR Nitro Aventus 3116 ET.

2. Ella Deford, Jarrettsville, Md., with GGSC Stassi 20L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

3. Parker Irwin, Hartshorne, Okla., with BK Liberating Points 355L ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Class 12 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 3/2/2023 through 3/13/2023

9 head shown

1. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with EXR Bailees McKee 3249 ET by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET. 2. Suter Clark, Gretna, Va., with Purple Gigi 32L ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Class 18 — Horned Junior Heifer Calves Calved 1/3/2023 through 1/26/2023

7 head shown

1. Grady, Gage and Graham Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas, with GKB MCKY Estelle 3204 ET by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

2. Cory Stumpf, Columbia, Ill., with SLC Y79D Reba 5L ET by WORR OWEN Tankeray Y79D ET. 3. Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala., with EXR High Class Kat 3204 ET by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET.

Class 22 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves

Calved 11/3/2022 through 11/30/2022

6 head shown

1. Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala., with BACC 935 Kelly 264 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 25 Landry’s Candi 271 by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFRKR Ruby & Buckles 2291ET

Class 23 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves Calved 10/5/2022 through 10/21/2022

2 head shown

1. Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with KJ TWJ 907E Martini 936K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Ella Macias, Canadian, Texas, with B&C Ms Texas 2307K by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET.

Class 24 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves

Calved 8/6/2022 through 9/11/2022

4 head shown

1. KayAnn Eck, Putnam, Okla., with RER 36G Kasey 244K by Haroldson’s United 33D 36G.

2. Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, with BK CMCC Kash Deosit 2045K ET by SR Dominate 308F ET. 3. Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala., with BK Kool Choice 2051K ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

3. Caroline Munson, Shallowater, Texas, with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 319 ET by BR Copper 124Y.

Class 17 — Horned Junior Heifer Calves

Calved 2/1/2023 through 2/28/2023

11 head shown

1. Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Hendricks Cattle Co., with CMCC Lucky Roll 356L ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET. 2. Cara and Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with Purple HB Daenerys 21L ET by FTZS Dignified 104J.

3. Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill., with HAWK Heaven 14L ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Champion horned spring heifer calf: Fallon Reserve champion horned spring heifer calf:

Champion horned junior heifer calf: Hefty Ranch, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala., with CMCC Lucky Roll 356L ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Reserve champion horned junior heifer calf: Cara and Crew Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with Purple HB Daenerys 21L ET by FTZS Dignified 104J.

Class 27 — Horned Late Summer Yearling

Calved 6/7/2022 through 6/7/2022

1 head shown

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

Class 28 — Horned Early Summer Yearling

Calved 5/3/2022 through 5/22/2022

4 head shown

1. Makenna, Austin and Tessa Smith, Hubertus, Wis., with Purple HB Finley 96K ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. 2. Maddie Weatherford, Texas, with OLY HZS Tommi K 278 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. 3. Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with YB Rosita 711 238 ET by K Rustic 711 ET.

Class 32 — Horned Spring Yearling Females

Calved 4/10/2022 through 4/16/2022

2 head shown

Piedmont, Okla., with EXR High Class Kat 2253 ET by EXR Bankroll 8130 Kovin Lewis, Ryan, Okla., with PSC SCC Sweet Caroline 2030 ET by

Class 33 — Horned Spring Yearling Females

Calved 3/2/2022 through 3/15/2022

Clayton, Ind., with GKB 8688 2296 Monroe K110 ET by UPS

2. Cierra, Claire and Chattanooga, Okla., with Collins Penny by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Kendall Devine, Chickasha, Okla., with HAWK Della 203 ET by SR

Class 36 — Horned Junior Yearling Females

Calved 2/4/2022 through 2/17/2022

Madras, Ore., with BK Keep It Simple 259K ET by SR

2. Cierra, Claire and Chattanooga, Okla., with H BL Carmel 223 ET by UPS Entice 9365 Weatherford, Texas, with BAR C 561C Lady 241 ET by T/R BPF

Champion horned senior heifer calf:

Class 37 — Horned Junior Yearling Females

Calved 1/3/2022 through 1/22/2022

3 head shown

1. Paisley Nelson, Platte City, Mo., with CCJ 295H Roxanne 352K by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET. 2. Madelyn Thompson, Amity, Mo., with KLL T/R 111F Candy 10K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Marlyn Pecha, Meno, Okla., with BK Krystal Star 261K ET by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Class 39 — Horned Senior Yearling Females

Calved 9/2/2021 through 9/2/2021

1 head shown

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

Reserve champion horned junior yearling female: Paisley Nelson, Platte City, Mo., with CCJ 295H Roxanne 352K by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Polled Female Division and Class Placings

Class 01 — Polled Cow-Calf Pairs

Calved 3/12/2020 through 3/12/2020

1 head shown

1. Warner Sines, Oakland, Md., with WBS Advantage Wilma 006 by C&L Advantage M326 22S ET.

Class 02 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 5/11/2023 through 6/18/2023

10 head shown

1. Crew Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with DUNK Pumpkin 307L ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

2. Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, with BR Amber L176 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

3. Parker and Lyla Sissel, Elkland, Mo., with HAWK Hana 35L ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Class 03 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 5/1/2023 through 5/10/2023

10 head shown

1. Kraiton Carpenter, Leedey, Okla., with

Kan., with GS Dottie West L27 ET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 3. Brynlee and Madelyn Thompson, Amity, Mo., with T/R 8185 Terri 57L by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Class 04 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 4/17/2023 through 4/28/2023

8 head shown

1. Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with CFCC HPH Fenty 2126L by H Montgomery 7437 ET. 2. Beau Ann Graves, Chillicothe, Mo., with BAG Geneva 310 ET by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET. 3. B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with B&C Ms Mighty Kelly E 3442L by B&C Mighty 8016F.

Class 05 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 4/1/2023 through 4/15/2023

6 head shown

1. Suter Clark, Gretna, Va., with BACC 9313 Cashin Harley 327 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87

2. Hannah Pembrook, Beggs, Okla., with

No photo available:

Reserve champion horned spring yearling female: Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with EXR High Class Kat 2253 ET by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET.

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Champion horned senior yearling female: Jettie Funderburgh, Stephenville, Texas, with Purple Eleanor 125J by Purple RGR Moonshine 104E.

3. Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, with BR Bailee L409 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 06 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 3/24/2023 through 3/30/2023

8 head shown

1. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with KJ 746D Coco Madonna 201L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Shelby Siemer, Sigel, Ill., with SLC 7H Roxie 11L by SLC 55C Ramblin Man 7H. 3. Wheeler Farm, Chickasha, Okla., with WF Nina 3111 ET by EXR Platinum 9200 ET.

Class 07 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 2/14/2023 through 3/22/2023

8 head shown

1. Lauren Frederick, Hutchison, Kan., with GS Rosemary L17 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

2. Jarrett Worrell, Mason, Texas, with T/R 1816 Faye 25L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

3. Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss., with H BL

Champion polled cow-calf pair: Warner Sines, Oakland, Md., with WBS Advantage Wilma 006 by C&L Advantage M326 22S ET.

Champion div. I polled spring heifer calf: Crew Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with DUNK Pumpkin 307L ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Reserve champion div. I polled spring heifer calf: Kraiton Carpenter, Leedey, Okla., with KC Patsy’s Brandy ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 14 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves

Calved 2/1/2023 through 2/12/2023

9 head shown

1. Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill., with HAWK Markle 9L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87

2. Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat LMAY Mardi Gras 34 ET by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET.

3. Cora, Stormi and Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind., with VH 756 Lexi 303 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Class 15 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves

Class 08 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves

Calved 3/1/2023 through 3/8/2023

8 head shown

1. Fallon Gohr, Madras, Ore., with T/R 6624 Celeste 16L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Elliot Byers, Mason, Mich., with KJ 746D Coco Liberty 126L ET by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET. 3. Square G Ranch, Thomas,

Class 13 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves

Calved 2/13/2023 through 2/28/2023

8 head shown

1. Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with TBC Dorothy 300 by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with KJ F31 Mistified 028L ET by KJ GKB 364C Impact 249J ET. 3. Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill., with HAWK Alyx 10L ET by T/R BPF

Calved 1/10/2023 through 1/31/2023

8 head shown

1. Landon and Collin Deatsman, Leesburg, Ind., with Deatsman Whole Lotta Rosie 6ET by EXR Platinum 9200 ET. 2. Marlee Grannis, Flemingsburg, Ky., with GS Madisyn L04 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Quinton Andrew Ray, Brooksville, Ky., with VH 8923 Lacy 302 ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Class 16 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves

Calved 1/1/2023 through 1/8/2023

9 head shown

1. Grady and Hudson Carter, Stratford, Okla., with BKCMCC Livin Distinctive370LET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 2. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with BKCMCC Love Distinctive372LET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 3. Madelyn and Brynlee Thompson, Amity, Mo., with CW CC Merlot 300 ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

Class 19 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves Calved 11/2/2022 through 12/30/2022

8 head shown

1. Madilyn Norvell, Tuttle, Okla., with NCC Rhea 2058 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

2. Suter Clark, Gretna, Va., with KLL LMAN Tula 22K ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

3. Brooke Bain, Lawton, Okla., with BBB Diana Montana K03 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Class 20 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves Calved 10/1/2022 through 10/29/2022

6 head shown

1. Miranda and Kristin Hansen, Checotah, Okla., with PSC Hellen 2050 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET. 2. Bradyn Mimms, Lorenzo, Texas, with MM Bonnie 2300 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Blayklee Stelzer, Oologah, Okla., with BACC 612 Hadley 261 ET by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET.

Champion div. II polled spring heifer calf:

Reserve champion div. II polled spring heifer

Champion polled junior heifer calf: Grady and Hudson Carter, Stratford, Okla., with BKCMCC Livin Distinctive370LET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Reserve champion polled junior heifer calf: Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with BKCMCC Love Distinctive372LET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

Reserve champion polled senior heifer calf: Miranda and Kristin Hansen, Checotah, Okla., with PSC Hellen 2050 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Class 21 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves

Calved 8/20/2022 through 9/30/2022

7 head shown

1. Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat Polished 219 ET by ECR Redemption 5575 ET. 2. Bryar and Emersyn Fleisher, Knoxville, Ill., with LCC 0183 Miss Penny 76K ET by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET. 3. Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with EXR Valedictorian 2325 ET by EXR Platinum 9200 ET.

Class 25 — Polled Late Summer Yearling Females

Calved 6/4/2022 through 7/6/2022

4 head shown

1. Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with Spearmint 2233 by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET. 2. Madilyn and Saylor Norvell, Tuttle, Okla., with NCC Addision 2043 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET. 3. Abby Hill Farm, Richmond, Ontario, with GGSC Calissa 99K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 26 — Polled Early Summer Yearling Females

Calved 5/7/2022 through 5/16/2022

2 head shown

1. Payton Hartill, Arbuckle, Calif., with PSC SCC Athena 2038 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET. 2. Finley and Hudson Myers, Edmond, Okla., with HJM Scarlet K04 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Champion polled intermediate yearling female: Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with Spearmint 2233 by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET.

polled

Class 29 — Polled Spring Yearling Females

Calved 4/3/2022 through 4/28/2022

6 head shown

1. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with GCC ML Cruella 800K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with HAW KLD Monique 413K ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Olivia Neal, Osgood, Ind., with SCG Miss Classy Diana 201K ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Class 30 — Polled Spring Yearling Females

Calved 3/6/2022 through 3/26/2022

5 head shown

1. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., with T/R 8424 Ms Merlot K23 by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Quinton and Andrew Ray, Brooksville, Ky., with WSCC VH Breathless 13K ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Ella Deford, Jarrettsville, Md., with GGSC Carter 56K ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Class 31 — Polled Spring Yearling Females

Calved 3/1/2022 through 3/5/2022

7 head shown

1. Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, with SSF KKH

CMCC Kalamazoo 245K ET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 3. J.W. Teets, Lost River, W.Va., with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 208 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.

Class 34 — Polled Junior Yearling Females

Calved 2/12/2022 through 2/12/2022

1 head shown

1. Koble and Kovin Lewis, Ryan, Okla., with PSC SCC Rose 2006 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Class 35 — Polled Junior Yearling Females

Calved 1/5/2022 through 1/5/2022

1 head shown

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

Class 38 — Polled Senior Yearling Females

Calved 9/1/2021 through 9/1/2021

1 head shown

1. Day Ridge Farm, Telford, Tenn.; Innisfail Farm, Madison, Ga.; and P and J Farms, Monroe, N.C., with Innisfail 4013 124J by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET.

Reserve champion

intermediate yearling female: Payton Hartill, Arbuckle, Calif., with PSC SCC Athena 2038 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.

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

Reserve champion polled junior yearling female: Koble and Kovin Lewis, Ryan, Okla., with PSC SCC Rose 2006 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

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Reserve champion polled spring yearling female: Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with BK CMCC Kalamazoo 245K ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.

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Champion polled senior yearling female: Day Ridge Farm, Telford, Tenn.; Innisfail Farm, Madison, Ga.; and P and J Farms, Monroe, N.C., with Innisfail 4013 124J by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET.

Pen Show Division and Class Placings

*Division champion **Reserve division champion

Champion spring heifer calves: Walter McKellar, Senatobia, Miss.

Champion spring bull calves: Sidwell Herefords, Carr, Colo.

Reserve champion spring heifer calves: Hopkins Ranch, Winchester, Tenn.

Reserve champion senior heifer calves: Homerun Herefords, Slaughter, La.

Champion senior heifer calves: 111 Farms, Whigham, Ga.

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Reserve champion spring bull calves: Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas.

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People’s Choice Beef

CHB was a fan favorite in the Denver Yards.

by Katie Maupin Miller

By an overwhelming round of applause, Certified Hereford Beef ® (CHB) was crowned the “People’s Choice” of the second annual Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo., on Jan. 10.

The sold-out event aimed to bridge the gap between rural and urban America while showcasing pasture-to-plate beef from across the country paired with exclusive wines. The festival bolstered the stock show’s mission to provide

Trent Loos invited the participating cattle producers and wineries to the stage to share their stories and answer any consumer questions.

This one-on-one interaction with consumers allowed CHB staff to tell beef lovers about the brand’s connection to Hereford producers and its commitment to quality.

“There are so many choices available to consumers when making purchasing decisions about beef. We appreciate the chance to give them a reason to connect with Hereford,” says Amari Seiferman, CHB president and CEO. “The platform we are given raises awareness about Hereford and the quality and experience you can expect from the specification-based program.”

historic Stockyards,” she adds.

While the inaugural event featured cattle, they took center stage at this year’s event. Cattle were led through the overhead door of the H.W. Hutchison Family Event Center in the Yards with AC/DC’s “T.N.T.” exciting an already electric crowd that met each calf with a round of cheers. Emcee

The Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival is designed to present these sorts of opportunities where cattlemen and consumers, foodies and food animal producers can rub elbows while appreciating the final product of the beef cattle industry. This year, about 60% of attendees were Denver residents with no ties to production agriculture, and 40% were directly connected to agriculture, which means the NWSS’s mission to bridge the gap between producers and consumers is working.

Tayler VanWinkle, Colorado cattle producer and this year’s event superintendent, was overwhelmed by the positive response. She noted that the participating beef brands and wineries made valuable connections with consumers, and those folks outside of agriculture learned more about where their food comes from.

“I’m so honored to have been a part of the planning and execution of this event,” she says. “It was fun for all, from the breeders who brought cattle to the producers and wineries. I feel it’s very important to have breed associations involved in events like this.”

Standing behind the brand

Being named the “People’s Choice” was indeed an honor, and as Seiferman explains, CHB has a genetic predisposition for flavor and tenderness.

“The level of breed integrity has allowed us for years to be the leader in beef flavor. The product is naturally tender and delicious. The program uniformity grants the ability to have a consistent positive eating experience,” she notes.

The 300 attendees lined up to enjoy a CHB tri tip, slow-smoked to perfection and lightly seasoned to highlight the beef’s natural flavors. Guests enjoyed the perfect tender, juicy and delicious bite at the booth’s carving board while visiting with breed representatives about the product, its merits and the farmers and ranchers behind it.

CHB proudly represented the Hereford producers who work each day to ensure the brand is synonymous with the highest quality, most wholesome beef available to NWSS attendees.

“It was an honor to be part of such a prestigious event and have the opportunity to highlight the program’s attributes,” Seiferman says.”

Champions Selected in Mile High City

Mother-daughter duo evaluate Herefords on the Hill.

Herefords braved frigid temperatures and made the Mile High City their own at the National Western Stock Show, Jan. 11-13. Judges Terri Barber,

the champion horned female. “We knew it was going to be a breathtaking day, not only by the temperatures, but by the quality of the cattle we’ve got out here;

with C Arlo 2135 ET. He is a Jan. 16, 2022, son of Loewen Genesis G16 ET. Winning reserve champion polled bull and the junior bull calf division was Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., with KJ 7603 Element 019L ET. He is a Feb. 13, 2023, son of KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET.

KJ 7603 Element 019L ET Reserve and champion polled junior bull calf, Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., with a Feb. 13, 2023, son of KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET.

C Arlo 2135 ET

Grand and champion polled yearling bull, Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.; and Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with a Jan. 16, 2022, son of Loewen Genesis G16 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$).

Gordon, Neb. He is a Feb. 17, 2022, son of Churchill High Noon 8339F ET. Reserve champion horned bull, CCD Kingsman 3K ET, was also named reserve yearling bull. Owned by Chesney Doubet, Belgrade, Mont., the entry is a Jan. 2, 2022, son of SR Dominate 308F ET.

S.D., won the reserve champion horned female and champion junior yearling female banner with ECR FCC Lady Sensation 216 ET. She is a Feb. 28, 2022, daughter of BR CSF Copper ET.

Other awards

At the conclusion of the show, Gustafson Herefords, Junction City, Kan., was named horned premier exhibitor. Samantha Campbell, Eaton, Colo., won

SCHAF 11L Fergie 209K

Reserve and reserve champion polled intermediate yearling female, Hayden Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with a June 15, 2022, daughter of UPS Sensation 2296 ET.

HJM Scarlet K04 ET

Grand and champion polled intermediate yearling female, Finley and Hudson Myers, Edmond, Okla., with a May 16, 2022, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.

Additional horned division results

Champion cow-calf pair: Aubrey Lockhart, Somerville, Texas, with 3629 DBLL 559 Foxy 135 ET, by CRR 109 On Point 559 ET.

Champion spring heifer calf: Haxton Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with H BL TB Pixie 3120 ET, by DCF 642Z Dilly 002H.

Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with KD Lucky For You 363L ET, by BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET.

Champion junior heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 88X Sancho Lass 3022, by ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.

Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., and Steven Green, Munfordville, Ky., with JCS 2205 Dominette 3702 ET, by Langfords 2205 ET.

Champion senior heifer calf: Tymber, Chyloh and Cache Billman, Blackfoot, Idaho, with MC Miss Mallory’s 2219 ET, by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Tucker Stagemeyer, Page, Neb., with KJ TWJ 907E Sweetness 892K ET, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.

Reserve champion spring yearling female: Cally and Cami Miller, El Dorado, Kan., with KJ TWJ 907E Chardonnay 769K ET, by MYO 559 On Time 927 ET.

Reserve champion junior yearling female: Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, with BK Keep It Simple 259K ET, by SR Dominate 308F ET.

Champion spring bull calf: Copeland & Sons LLC, with JCS Chisum 3636, by JCS Chisum 9536.

Reserve champion spring bull calf: Bar Star Cattle, Musselshell, Mont., with Bar Star Principal 3044 ET, by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET.

Champion junior bull calf: Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with C CJC 4264 Advance 3125 ET, by ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.

Reserve champion junior bull calf: Kinleigh Ekhoff, Aurora, Neb., with KRE Mad Man, by JCS 88X Domino 7286 ET.

Champion senior bull calf: Cambre Curry, Tuttle, Okla., with F4 Jackson J22 1105, by F4 Emmitt E30 ET.

Champion senior bull: Tava Gustafson, Junction City, Kan., with TG 924 Barn Cat 1108, by G 6177 Barn Cat 924.

Additional polled division results

Champion cow-calf pair: Trevor Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, with DBLL D87 Skittles 149 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87.

Reserve champion cow-calf pair: Jason Dias, Ft. Morgan, Colo., with H BL Lady Bird 156 ET, by JDH AH Prominent 21G ET.

Champion spring heifer calf: Tymber, Chyloh and Cache Billman, Blackfoot, Idaho, with PERKS C&L Leading Lady 3039 ET, by Churchill Big Shot 1136J ET.

Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with PSC NCC Gaia 3008 ET, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Champion junior heifer calf: Kennedy Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with Churchill Sister 3321L ET, by RST Final Print 0016.

Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Tymber and Chyloh Billman, with RB CH 2296 Golden Lady 305L, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET

Champion senior heifer calf: Delaney Chester, Oregonia, Ohio, with RCSC Khaleesi 248K ET, by H Montgomery 7437 ET.

Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Creekside Ranch, La Grange, Wyo., with T/R 8424 Ms Merlot K132 ET, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Champion spring yearling female: Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., and Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with VCR 29H Karma 248K, by VCR 173D Hombre 29H.

Reserve champion spring yearling female: Carly and Michael Kolterman, Garland, Neb., with TCC TB Harleys Tanya 21 ET, by C Miles McKee 2103 ET.

Champion junior yearling female: Kiera and Kinsley Bremer, Fullerton, Neb., with EF Lady Queen K17, by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET.

Reserve champion junior yearling female: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with C 0195 Black Hawk Lass 2010, by C CJC 4264 / 4013 / 0195.

Champion senior yearling female: Samantha Campbell, Eaton, Colo., with KJ 745D Adora 528J ET, by KJ 428Y Domino 833A.

Champion spring bull calf: Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb., with Land Makers Mark 3016ET, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET.

Reserve champion spring bull calf: Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill., with LF 87N Resource 3097 ET, by Harvie Dan Ricochet 167U.

Reserve champion junior bull calf: Coyote Ridge Ranch, LaSalle, Colo., with CRR 156J Steadfast 347, by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156J ET.

Champion senior bull calf: Will Freking, Alpha, Minn., with FCC 00041 Perfecto 294, by H B Perfecto 00041.

Reserve champion senior bull calf: Samantha Campbell, with SLC Mr Cash Baby KEL2, by SLC Mr Cash FSP1.

Champion intermediate bull: Paul Polled Herefords, Marseilles, Ill., with PPH 173D Durant 204, by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET.

Reserve champion yearling bull: Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.

Champion senior bull: Colten Miigerl, Ravenna, Neb., with KLM Rollin Harley 107J ET, by TFR KU Roll The Dice 1326.

Reserve champion senior bull: Bar Star Cattle, Musselshell, Mont., and Crazy R Ranch, La Junta, Colo., with Bar Star Nemeses 1213 ET, by Loewen Genesis G16 ET.

Not pictured: Gustafson Herefords, Junction City, Kan., was named the horned premier exhibitor; Samantha Campbell, Eaton, Colo., won polled premier exhibitor; Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, claimed polled premier breeder; and Double L Cattle, Caldwell, Texas, showed the best six head during the 2024 National Western Stock Show.

Horned Premier Breeder: Ben Jensen, Courtland, Kan., garnered horned premier breeder at the 2024 National Western Stock Show.

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$).

Reserve champion carload

Harvie Ranching, Olds, Alberta, with a group sired by NJW 16G 254G Ridge 5J, NJW PMH Commitment 137J, Harvie OVHF Hudson ET 174, Harvie OVHF Empower ET 5, NJW 133A 199B Cowboss 138 and NJW 202C 81E Steward 98G.

Olds, Alberta. The group was sired by NJW 16G 254G Ridge 5J, NJW PMH Commitment 137J, Harvie OVHF Hudson ET 174, Harvie OVHF Empower ET 5, NJW 133A 199B Cowboss 138 and NJW 202C 81E Steward 98G. The average weight of

Reserve champion honors for the penof-three bull show went to Chapman Land and Cattle, Nunnelly, Tenn., with the group winning the senior bull calf division. The calves were sired by RST Final Print 0016 and NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G. They averaged 1,497

Moriarty, N.M. The group was sired by C Key West 0065, C 8086 Sancho 1084 ET and C GKB Guardian 1015 ET and posted an average weight of 1,012 pounds with a 2.81 WDA. Visit Hereford.org for complete show results.

Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are an average of the pen, reflective of the show

Grand champion pen-of-three females Jensen Bros., Courtland, Kan., with a group sired by UPS Harvester 9985.

Reserve champion pen-of-three females Bill King Ranch, Moriarty, N.M., with a group sired by C Key West 0065, C 8086 Sancho 1084 ET and C GKB Guardian 1015 ET.

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Juniors Take on The Hill

Jerrod Arthur sorts junior entries in Denver.

National Junior Hereford Association members took top honors in Stadium Arena during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) junior Hereford show, Jan. 11, in Denver, Colo. Jerrod Arthur, Stillwater, Okla., sorted the 72-head show to find his champions.

The grand champion polled female, PSC NCC Gaia 3008 ET, was shown by Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, and is a March 2, 2023, daughter of CH High Roller 756 ET. She was first named champion spring heifer calf. The reserve champion polled female, Churchill Sister 3321L ET, was exhibited by Kennedy Hoffman, Thedford, Neb.

The Feb. 6, 2023, daughter of RST Final Print 0016 first claimed champion junior heifer calf honors.

The grand champion horned female, BK Keep It Simple 259K ET, was exhibited by Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore. The Feb. 4, 2022, daughter of SR Dominate 308F ET won the junior yearling female division. Kennedy, Haxton and Hayden Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., exhibited the reserve champion horned female, H JPV Miss Pixie 22 ET. The champion spring yearling female is an April 8, 2022, daughter of SR Dominate 308F ET.

“The opportunity to come to this show and stand in this coliseum was absolutely humbling for me,” Arthur said before selecting the champion polled female. “I showed here when I was a kid, my kids have both showed here, and to get the opportunity to come to this event in this coliseum, with this much nostalgia, is unbelievable … it’s truly an honor to be able to stand out here and evaluate these high-quality cattle.”

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.

Churchill Sister 3321L ET Reserve and champion polled junior heifer calf, Kennedy Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with a Feb. 6, 2023, daughter of RST Final Print 0016.

PSC NCC Gaia 3008 ET

Grand and champion polled spring heifer calf, Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with a March 2, 2023, daughter of CH High Roller 756 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$).

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Saturday March 30, 2024 for our private treaty bull sale at our new location in Harrisonville , MO!

We will be offering yearling,18 month and two-year-olds. We will have pictures and videos coming soon.

Check our website WWW.ADEPOLLEDHEREFORDS.COM for more information or give John a call!

CHURCHILLW4 SHERMAN 2157K ET

P44378036 I DOB: 2/7/2022 I Polled

Sire: KCF BENNETT RESOLVE G595

APH was part of the group that purchased SHERMAN for $160,000 from CHURCHILL CATTLE COMPANY & W4 RANCH. We think SHERMAN is a game changer. Homozygous Polled & hence his name” BUILT LIKE A TANK” Take a look at his EPD numbers & you can see the balance. Out of a great cow & cow family.

We are getting our first calves on the ground from Sherman and Rooster and we are super excited!

APH ROOSTER J31 ET

P44330460 I DOB: 03/01/2021 I Polled

Sire: JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

We think Rooster is one of the best 33Z sons we have raised. Deep bodied, strong down his top and full of muscle. Look at his EPD profile and you will see the balance in this bull. This Dam was Reserve Champion Cow-Calf pair 2015 Junior National out of Trust 100W and Daughter of Remitall Online 122L.

We have semen available for 2024.

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While the competition drives us to improve every day, it’s the relationships in this business that bring us the most satisfaction. We would like to thank the American Hereford Association, Buck Cattle Company, Griswold Cattle and Express Ranches for their outstanding customer service and strong support of Ella’s passion for livestock and her love of Hereford cattle. An additional tip of the hat to our amazing crew. Clayton, Austin and Morgan are true assets to our program. Your commitment and dedication to our endeavors has been a driving force behind our success.

We are building a breeding program around these exciting young donors and herd sire and their future production. Contact us about the ET calves we have coming this spring and the genetic opportunities available from these unique breeding pieces.

BK JET SMOOTH J18 ET owned w/ Buck Cattle Co. & Six Mile Creek Ella

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BK CMCC JUNGLE CAT 149J ET

ELLA JUNGLE QUEEN 3010

BK CMCC KALAMAZOO 245K ET

GCC CRUELLA 800K ET

BAR C CLASSY CALISTA 244

EXR HIGH CLASS KAT 2253 ET

Stepping into Sustainability Consider the Trade-offs

Early adoption comes with advantages and disadvantages.

“If you’re not first, you’re last.”

As the fictional NASCAR driver, Ricky Bobby, alludes to in “Talladega Nights,” it is good to be first — first-place in a show, first in line at Thanksgiving dinner or first in a race. What about when being first means being an early adopter, especially in the emerging space of agricultural sustainability?

Recently, I heard someone say, “There really isn’t much credit for being an early adopter in an industry that will someday just become regulated.”

Cynical or true? Or somewhere in the middle? Are there advantages to being involved early or should we just wait?

Advantages of early adoption

Being first is sure to have some perks. In this case, farmers and ranchers have at least eight reasons to consider being an early adopter of sustainable practices.

Competitive advantage:

Early adopters can gain a competitive edge by demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This can attract environmentally conscious customers and partners, such as farm landowners or buyers willing to pay a premium.

Cost savings:

Typically, we might think of cost savings as an immediate advantage, but in truth, practice changes may cost more up front. But, implementing carbon reduction strategies and technologies before they are mandated can lead to significant cost savings in the long run.

Innovation leadership:

Early adopters are often seen as leaders in their industries. They innovate and develop new products and services that cater to the growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions.

Access to green financing:

Some financial institutions and investors are increasingly interested in funding sustainable and environmentally responsible projects. Early adopters may have an easier time accessing green financing options, which can help fund their sustainability initiatives and expansion plans.

Regulatory preparedness:

Early adopters have the advantage of being well prepared for future carbon regulations. They are already tracking emissions, implementing reduction strategies and have the necessary systems and processes in place to comply with potential future regulations when incentives will be the stick rather than the carrot.

Learning curve:

By starting early, individuals and businesses have more time to learn and refine their sustainability strategies. This experience can lead to more effective and efficient carbon reduction efforts.

Global market access:

As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, being an early adopter can position businesses to access international markets and partnerships that prioritize sustainability.

Competitive edge:

Being among the first to adopt new technologies can give individuals and businesses a competitive advantage. It allows them to differentiate themselves from competitors and demonstrate their commitment to staying ahead of the curve.

Disadvantages of being an early adopter

From the pros listed above it might appear that being an early adopter in the sustainability space is the route to the proverbial “Easy Street.” But it’s not that simple.

High costs:

Early adopters often pay a premium for being the first to own a new product or service. Prices may drop significantly as the technology matures, leaving early adopters feeling like they overpaid.

High level of effort:

Being first often means building the market even if you are buying products or getting freebies from vendors. The added labor, practice changes and inconvenience have a large cost.

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From the Field

In Passing

Gerhard W. Helm, 93, Miles City, Mont., passed Nov. 28, 2023.

Gerhard (Gary) passed in his home on the Tongue River with loved ones at his side. He was born in his childhood home at Watson Flats near Rocks Springs, Mont., to Johann and Eva Helm. He was the youngest of eight living children. Later, as a young man, he would remodel that home and make it his home with his beloved wife, Pat, for many years.

Gary attended elementary school at the Purewater School, located on the edge of his family’s ranch. He had the privilege of being one of only two family members to graduate from high school. Gary attended Garfield County High School and lived in the dormitory during the week, as the ranch was 40 miles from Jordan, Mont.

Gary met the love of his life, Patricia Spears, at a Kinsey, Mont., dance. They were married on Sept. 27, 1953, and danced their way through life for two weeks short of 69 years. Gary and Pat were blessed with their first child, Gary Paul, in 1954. He was followed by Rick in 1955, Tom in 1956 and Kathy in 1958. Gary was very active in teaching his children the ways of the ranch. He also loved to help his kids with their animal projects in 4-H. Due to the success of the 4-H steers, Gary was asked why he was not raising bulls instead of steers. This idea led Gary to begin raising registered Hereford cattle, and Helm Hereford Ranch was born. Alongside his cattle, Gary also produced wheat, oats and barley.

Adding on to the ranch and building a legacy for his children was of great importance to Gary. In 1977, Gary and Pat began a new adventure purchasing the Tongue

River Ranch, where they proudly expanded their registered Hereford business for many years. Gary enjoyed meeting new challenges and was successful with diversification. As the times changed, so did his operations. Over time, pivots were purchased, and beans and malting barley took over. Eventually, feed corn and commercial livestock became the products of choice. Gary continued to enjoy driving tractors and combining until he was 88 years old. He was a part of ranch decisions and checking in on the day-to-day ranch operations until his last days.

Being an involved and forwardthinking community member, Gary served on many boards, including the National Farmers Union Association, McCone Electric, Farm Credit, Southern Electric and Tongue River Electric Coop. Also being a man of progress, he played a crucial role in continuing the Little Dry irrigation project so his and several other ranches could water their hay land. These are just a few of his many achievements.

Gary’s favorite activities outside the ranch included playing cards with the neighbors, going to country dances, going fishing at Fort Peck Lake, going to Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo, watching rodeos and drinking chocolate milk shakes.

Gary is survived by Gary Paul (Vicki) Helm of Miles City, Rick (Irene) Helm of Thermopolis, Wyo.; Tom (Alieda) Helm of Toston, Mont.; and Kathy (Jim) Bowers of Broadus, Mont.; grandchildren: Aaron (Cody) Helm, Jamie (Casey) Helm, Travis (Jenny) Helm, Brent (Shawna) Helm, Starre Helm, Boone Helm, Kascade (Abby) Helm, Sherry (Coaly) Huckins, Kristy (John) Elgin and Mike (Amber) Bowers; and 15 great-grandchildren: Cole, Clay and Carter Helm; Colter Paxon and Adelyn Helm; Cassie, Chloe, Thea and Era Moore; Ashlee and Brayden Helm; Fallon, Malin and Finn Huckins; Jack and Jordy Elgin;

and Sammie Hart. He is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, as well as his parents and his siblings.

Gerald Leon Montgomery, 94, Williams, Calif., passed Jan. 4.

Gerald was born May 9, 1929, to Bliss Edward Montgomery and Edna Davis Montgomery in Long Beach, Calif.

He was preceded in death by Lillian Virginia Culp Montgomery, his wife of 51 years; infant son, Jeffery; and his parents.

He is survived by his sister, Norma Floyd; daughters, Jerri Hoffman and Lisa Griffith; grandchildren: Stephanie (Randy) Myers, Matthew (Julie) Griffith, Jason (Kaycee) Hoffman, Raegan (Kirk) Hain and Jennifer Goodman; and great-grandchildren: Shayne (Cody) Lafrentz; Devin Griffith; Riley Griffith; Garrett Goodman; Parker Goodman; Haxton, Kennedy and Hayden Hoffman; and Lilian and Logan Hain.

Gerald’s interests in life included his family, friends, Hereford and Angus cattle, and running Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds.

He will be missed by all who knew him. His family takes great comfort knowing he is in Heaven with his Savior Jesus; his wife, Lillian; son, Jeffery; and parents, Bliss and Edna.

Gary Helm

Gerald Montgomery

Sarah Jean Hinman, 90, Ft. Morgan, Colo., passed Jan. 10.

She was born on Aug. 20, 1933, in Kremmling, Colo., to Ted and Sarah (DeBerard) Orr. She grew up on the family ranches near Kremmling and spent a good share of her youth fitting and showing Hereford cattle. Her education began in a one-room schoolhouse, and she graduated from Kremmling Union High School as valedictorian of her class.

In 1951, she married Rod Hinman, and they ranched with his family in Kremmling, where they raised registered and commercial Hereford cattle and exhibited award-winning Herefords at livestock shows throughout the country. In 1977, they purchased a ranch on the Niobrara River near Hemingford, Neb., and continued their legacy. Rod passed away in 1982; then Jean, along with her son, Doug, continued the operation. In 1989, they sold the Nebraska ranch, and she moved to Ft. Morgan, Colo., to be closer to her daughters and their families.

decades and spent her entire life helping others and touching hearts.

She is survived by her son, Doug (Peggy) of Hay Springs, Neb.; daughters, Mitch (Travis) Hickey of Brush, Colo., Mona (the late Dave) Wahlert of Ft. Morgan, Colo., and Tammy (Jay) Ellerman of Ft. Lupton, Colo.; her grandchildren: Jace (Lana) Hickey of Snyder, Colo., Taya (Ross) McAdow of Littleton, Colo., Chad (Jara) Wahlert of Kersey, Colo., Traci (Frank) Enos of Ft. Washakie, Wyo., Brit Ellerman (fiancée Makenna Balkenbush) of Ft. Lupton, Danni Jo Hinman (fiancé Cole Sittig) of Chadron, Neb., and David (Molly) Hinman of Canyon, Texas; her greatgrandchildren Piper Jo, Bentley and Tierney Hickey; Coy, Maisyn and Tatum Wahlert; and Chasen and Reagan Enos; her brother, Ron Orr of Casper, Wyo.; sisters-in-law, Alta Orr of Windsor, Colo., and Virginia Orr of Baker City, Ore.; along with a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

and Jason (Cody) Hughes and their families; great-nieces, Leslie (Ryan) James and family, and Holly (Joe) Parson. She is also remembered by her sister-in-law, Jo Ann Hughes; brother-in-law, Peter Schneider; and cousins: B.F. Hicks, John Hicks, Sidney Hicks, Mavis Brush and Shirley (Warren) McLeod.

Known for her love for family, Hereford cattle, books, the Cowboy Channel, Fox News and the Dallas Cowboys, Ann held a special place in the hearts of those she cherished.

James Dewey Bennett, 90, Red House, Va., passed Jan. 24.

James passed peacefully at his residence on Knoll Crest Farm. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Scott Bennett for 66 years.

Jean loved the livestock industry and worked for Superior Livestock Auction for many years. She was a former director of the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Assn., served on the Feeder Calf Committee for several years and was the first woman to ever judge cattle at the NWSS, judging the pen-of-five feeder calves and the pens of commercial heifers. She was active in the Colorado Hereford Auxiliary and local cattlewomen’s associations. She loved her country and through the years was politically active supporting candidates and causes that she believed in.

Jean was a devoted grandmother and rarely missed any of her grandchildren’s activities, sporting events, rodeos and team roping competitions. She was a woman of abundant faith who served selflessly at her church in Ft. Morgan for three

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rod; parents, Ted and Sarah Orr; siblings, Ted, Jr., Jack and Myrtle; in-laws, Mike and Winona Hinman; sisters-in-law, Peg Toft and Penny Corman; and son-in-law, Dave Wahlert.

Ann Hughes Stevens, 86, Mount Vernon, Texas, passed Jan. 21.

She was born in Mount Vernon on Aug. 3, 1937, to Morris and Mildred Black Hughes.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Mildred Hughes; beloved husband, Horace O. Stevens; brother, Gaines Hughes; sister, Betty Hughes Schneider; nephew, Russell Schneider; and niece, Janie Hughes Bynum.

Ann is survived by her loving daughter, Susan (Mike) Rader, and cherished grandchildren, Steven and Sara Rader. Also mourning her passing are nephews, Jimmy (Rita) Hughes and Joe Hughes; greatnephews, Richard (Heather) Hughes

Born on April 11, 1933, in Campbell County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Paul Dewey Bennett and Hannah Baldwin Jennings Bennett. He was an active member of Providence Baptist Church. James proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1957, one month early to get home in time for planting. Upon his return, he married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara.

Over a 60-year career in the beef seedstock cattle business, James was a performance pioneer, master breeder, industry leader and consummate gentleman. His influence in the industry had a positive impact locally, statewide, nationally and internationally. James led a life of honor and service, serving as a role model for young and old. His thoughtful, steady and respectful leadership style shepherded numerous organizations through both good and difficult times.

In the fall of 1950 at age 17, James left the farm to attend Virginia Tech, majoring in animal science. His college career was cut short

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after his father suffered a series of heart attacks in late autumn. James returned home to run the farm full time but returned to Virginia Tech in 1981 when he was appointed by the governor to the Board of Visitors. He was reappointed by a subsequent governor for a second term, serving as vice-chair and then chairman of the board.

James was a dedicated cattleman and agriculturist. He was involved in many local, state and national organizations that promoted the advancement of cattle breeding and agriculture. This involvement resulted in many recognitions, which began in the early 1950s with the coveted FFA American Farmer Degree. He received the National Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Seedstock Producer of the Year Award in both 1978 and 1998, was inducted into the American Hereford Association Hall of Fame and the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame. He also received both the BIF Continuing Service Award and Pioneer Award. For many years his time was spent serving on various boards, including chairman of the American Polled Hereford Association Board, president of BIF, National Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Virginia Beef Expo, Dominion Bank, Central Fidelity Bank, and First Bank and Trust Agriculture Advisory Board. He twice served a gubernatorial appointment to the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

James was instrumental in developing a missions humanitarian support cattle project in Croatia and Liberia. This project is still an operating success. He also traveled to Israel as part of the Virginia/Israel Committee of Agriculture.

While growing up with James at the helm of the Bennett family, his children remember the many nights he spent sitting in the hallway at the “phone table” talking with people all over the country about the betterment of the cattle industry. It is comforting to them now to think that he is

reminiscing with many of these people in Heaven. The cattle/agricultural industry was a place of passion and phenomenal people in which James thrived. He always knew, and his children and grandchildren know now, that the agricultural community consists of the best people in the world, making every day a blessing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children: Elizabeth B. (Lowrey) Holthaus of Richmond, Va., Paul S. (Tracy) Bennett, James G. (Annette) Bennett, Brian R. (Cara) Bennett and Jonathan H. (Melissa) Bennett all of Red House; 10 grandchildren: Scott (Sarah) Bennett, Hunter (Brandi) Holthaus, Dalton (Monica) Bennett, Sarah (Matt) Grigg, Olivia (Dylan) Fanney, Leighanne (Andrew) Saunders, Anne (Richard) Bennett Kemp, Meredith Bennett (fiancé Cory Wingo), Audrey Bennett, and Hannah Bennett; five great-grandchildren: Kennedy Ann Bennett, Hadley Mae Bennett, Eller Grey Saunders, Brooks Bennett Holthaus and Mallorie James Fanney; and four expectant greatgrandchildren coming spring/summer 2024; one sister, Mae Bennett Guthrie of Harrisonburg, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, James Dewey Bennett, Jr., and a brother, Ralph Jennings Bennett.

Sheryl Jean Clanton, 63, Bucyrus, Kan., passed Jan. 30.

In 1979, Sheryl met the love of her life, Brett, and they were married in 1983. Together they started a family and raised two children, Bailey and Cole. She and Brett spent most of their lives in Stilwell and Bucyrus, dedicating many years to the construction industry. Sheryl was a trailblazer in what was traditionally considered a man’s world, demonstrating her determination, appreciation for hard work and dedication to the task at hand.

Sheryl Clanton

She was born on April 18, 1960, to Gene and Norma McCorkendale in Olathe, Kan. Sheryl grew up in Stanley, Kan., and graduated from Blue Valley High School in 1978. Following high school, she earned an associate degree in accounting from Johnson County Community College. Sheryl then worked in the finance and banking business and for her family’s construction company, where she developed a passion for the industry.

Known to those who loved her as Sissy, Sis and CiCi, she will be remembered for her kind and giving heart, unconditional love for family and friends, a contagious smile that would light up a room, occasional stubbornness and MGD 64. Sheryl embodied generosity, had a passion for serving others and the door was always open at the Clanton household. Holding true to her servant spirit, she was an active member of the Catholic Church and its programs, spending many Mondays in the adoration chapel and living through faith. She maintained a lifelong commitment to youth organizations in the agriculture industry, benefiting countless young people through her philanthropic efforts. For several years, she was instrumental in leading volunteer efforts and fundraising for the American Royal Premium Auction, Livestock Committee and Friends of 4-H in Johnson County. As the co-chairman of the American Royal auction and livestock committees, she laid the groundwork for the annual exhibitor social and record-setting sales, including the first steer that sold for more than $100,000.

Sheryl is survived by her husband, Brett; daughter, Bailey Clanton (significant other, Derek Ridder); son Cole (Allyson) Clanton, and one grandson, Crue Clanton. She is also survived by her brother, Daryl (Dawn) McCorkendale; mother-in-law, Ramona Clanton; brother-in-law, Curt D. (Debbie) Clanton; sister-in-law, Vicki (Robert) Brandon; the Walmer and Rosewood crews; several nieces and

nephews; and countless friends and family in the cattle and construction industries. Sheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Norma Jean McCorkendale, and father-in-law, Curt A. Clanton.

Edgar W. “Eddie” Roth

III, 49, of Windsor, Mo., passed Feb. 2.

He was born Dec. 14, 1974, in Town and Country, Mo., the son of Edgar Wilmer Roth, Jr., and Carol Anita (Meyer) Roth.

On Aug. 14, 1999, he married Mary Elizabeth Henke in Troy, Mo., and she survives of the home.

Eddie graduated from Troy Buchanan High School in Troy. He worked for the City of Wentzville for several years and then worked laying concrete. After moving to Windsor, he continued working in concrete for Nussbaum Construction

before starting his own concrete business. He raised polled Hereford cattle alongside his father with Roth Hereford Farm. He was active in the cattle community as a board member for the Missouri Hereford Association and the Henry County Fair. He was a member and elder at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Mo.

In addition to his wife, Mary, survivors include two sons, Lane Roth and Levi Roth; his mother, Carol Roth, Troy; a sister, Jennifer (Eric) Woody, Troy; a nephew, Ethan Woody; his mother-in-law, Judy Henke, Baldwin, Mo.; and several extended family members, including brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Roth Jr., a sister, Robbyn Roth; and father-in-law, Robert “Bob” Henke.

Hereford Happenings

Cowan named

Best of the Barns

American Hereford Association director of youth activities and foundation Amy Cowan was voted

Best Junior Activities Director in the 2023 Best of the Barns Awards, garnering more than 10,000 votes for the honor.

Best of the Barns, sponsored by The Pulse by Sullivan Supply Inc., is a nationwide awards program held annually to recognize leading businesses and individuals in the livestock and agriculture industry. This isn’t the first time Team Hereford has topped a category, although 2023 brought a record number of votes to the people’s choice contest.

Eddie Roth

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H DS MISS SPICE 8082 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP}

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• Homozygous Polled

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Eric 262-719-6902

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Sales Digest: 2023 in Review

Hereford Bulls

Top 2023 Bull Production Sales

Average $6,376

Demand for Hereford genetics in 2023 remained strong, with Hereford bulls averaging $6,376 per lot during the calendar year. All in all, 6,691.55 bull lots sold in production and consignment sales, compared to 6,713.50 head in 2022.

Female lots tallied 5,870 to average $5,097. In total, 12,561.55 lots grossed $72,593,007 to average $5,779.

Understanding the Sales Digest summary

This year-end review summarizes the 2023 sales reported in the Hereford World and Baldy Advantage. The sales included occurred from January through December of 2023.

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 2023 sales reported in Hereford World and Baldy Advantage were used to calculate the monthly totals and year-end numbers.

Visit HerefordsOnDemand. com/sales-results and check out the “Sales Digest” column in Hereford World and Baldy Advantage to stay up to date with the latest sales results.

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Top 2023 Bull Consigment Sales

Top 2023 Female Production Sales

Top 2023 Female Consignment Sales

2023 Hereford Sales — Month By Month

June

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Polled

46th Annual Sale

May 2024

Rick Van Fleet

740-732-4783

Rippling Rock

Hereford Farm

Tim, Stephanie, Ashleigh and Andrew Osborn

3537 Second Creek Rd. Blanchester, OH 45107

Tim: 937-655-0644

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TWIN HILLS FARMS

Jeff and Andrea Cramer Apple Creek, OH and Fresno, OH 330-464-1810

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Registered Polled Herefords

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Jeff Jordan

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Sales Digest

Hereford Eve in OKC

Oklahoma City, Okla. | Jan. 4

Auctioneers: Justin Stout, Cody Lowderman

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

7 flushes $55,000 $7,857

115 embryos $160,350 $1,394

820 semen units $185,125 $226

942 total $400,475

See page 58 for highlights of the National Hereford Sale; numbers from it are included in the summary below.

National Western

Hereford Sale

Denver, Colo. | Jan. 12

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Reported by: Joe Rickabaugh

Lots Gross Average

17 bulls $240,750 $14,162

21 females $343,000 $16,333

38 total $583,750 $15,362

Van Newkirk Herefords

Oshkosh, Neb. | Jan. 18

Auctioneers: Joe Goggins, Greg Goggins

Reported by: Aaron Friedt

Lots Gross Average

242 bulls $2,937,880 $12,140

238 comm. females $555,254 $2,333

TOP BULL LOTS

$47,500 — UU Kingsley 2307K

DOB 2/27/2022, by UU Kingsley 7241E, sold to Stangle Herefords, Marsland.

$36,000 — UU Big Sky 3022L

DOB 2/3/2023, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Glenn Ranches, Hindsville, Ark., and JC Cattle Co., Junction City, Kan.

$28,000 — UU Dupuyer 2329K

DOB 3/2/2022, by HH Advance 9214G, sold to a buyer in Ratjen, Texas.

$25,000 — UU Dupuyer 3200L

DOB 2/16/2023, by HH Advance 9214G, sold to Stuber Ranch, Bowman, N.D.

$20,000 — UU Kingston 2467K

DOB 3/16/2022, by UU Kingston 0244H, sold to JLB Ranch, Douglass, Kan.

$19,500 — UU Gallatin 2109K

DOB 2/11/2022, by CL 1 Domino 215Z, sold to Cody and Kayla Cone, North Dakota.

$19,000 — UU Belgrade 2062K

DOB 2/9/2022, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to C.J. Hendricks, Nebraska.

$19,000 — UU Belgrade 2098K

DOB 2/11/2022, by CL 1 Domino 942G, sold to a buyer in Folsom, Ga.

$19,000 — UU First Rate 2436K

DOB 3/11/2022, by H5 6206 Domino 8250, sold to Kelly Nielsen, Iowa.

$18,000 — UU Big Sky 3124L

DOB 2/10/2023, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to Friedt Herefords, Mott, N.D.

Knippling Herefords

Gann Valley, S.D. | Jan. 21

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Aaron Friedt

Lots Gross Average

54 bulls $327,750 $6,069 224 comm. females $421,720 $1,883

Delaney Herefords Inc./ Atkins Herefords

Lake Benton, Minn. | Jan. 22

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Aaron Friedt

Lots Gross Average

37 bulls $264,000 $7,135

18 females $81,750 $4,542

55 total $345,750 $6,286

TOP BULL LOTS

$18,000 — JDH MD 17G H086 Houston 38L ET

DOB 1/27/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla.

$15,000 — JDH 97J 619G Explorer 2L

DOB 1/18/2023, by SR Expedition 619G ET, sold to Double 7 Ranch LLC, Ft. Cobb, Okla.

$15,000 — JDH 71G 016 Final Print 16L ET

DOB 1/24/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to MDF Polled Herefords, Northwood, Iowa.

$11,500 — JDH AH 24H Final Print 37L ET

DOB 1/27/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Jensen Bros., Courtland, Kan.

$11,000 — JDH AH 8032 Land Grant 66L ET

DOB 1/31/2023, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET, sold to Ground Zero Farms.

$11,000 — JDH MD 17G H086 Houston 36L ET

DOB 1/26/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to AM Ranching, Oak Lake, Manitoba.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$10,500 — JDH MD 63E Mustang 17G ET

DOB 1/23/2019, by JDH 11B Stud 3134 63E, sold to Day Ridge Farms, Telford, Tenn.

$7,000 — JDH AH 45C 36E Rita 93K ET

DOB 2/19/2022, by NJW Long Haul 36E ET, sold to Shockley Ranch Herefords, Poteau, Okla.

Churchill Cattle Co.

Manhattan, Mont. | Jan. 23

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

Reported by: Kevin Murnin

Lots Gross Average

109 bulls $1,041,600 $9,556

TOP BULL LOTS

$130,000 — Churchill Stanfield 3122L

DOB 1/23/2023, by Churchill Roughneck 0280H ET, sold to Stuber Ranch, Bowman, N.D. (3/4 interest).

$37,000 — Churchill Doc Holiday ET

DOB 11/24/2022, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET, sold to Rees Bros. Herefords, Morgan, Utah, and Harrell Hereford Ranch, Baker City, Ore. (3/4 interest).

$22,000 — Churchill Redstone 352L ET

DOB 1/2/2023, by SHF Houston D287 H086, sold to Barnett Walls, Arab, Ala. (1/2 interest).

$20,000 — Churchill Laredo 3146L ET

DOB 1/29/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb. (1/2 interest).

$22,000 — Churchill Platinum 388L ET

DOB 1/18/2023, by RST Final Print 0016, sold to Azure Valley Black Herefords, Windsor, Colo. (3/4 interest).

SUMMARY

reported in this summary occurred during the 2023-24 fiscal year.)

$22,000 — Churchill Vanguard 360L ET

DOB 1/13/2023, by Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337, sold to Glenlees Polled Herefords, Arcola, Saskatchewan and Ehlke Herefords, Townsend (3/4 interest).

$19,000 — Churchill Big Shot 3313L ET

DOB 2/1/2023, by Churchill Big Shot 1136J ET, sold to Cork Cattle Co., Kansas City, Mo.

Melcher Herefords

Page, Neb. | Jan. 27

Auctioneer: Online

Reported by: Aaron Friedt

Lots Gross Average

20 bulls $121,000 $6,050

TOP BULL LOTS

$11,250 — HM 033 Advance 703A

DOB 9/20/2022, by FH 417 Advance 033 ET, sold to a Nebraska buyer.

$11,000 — HM B76 Masterpiece 644A

DOB 8/28/2022, by GO Masterpiece B76, sold to a Nebraska buyer.

Red Bluff

Red Bluff, Calif. | Jan. 27

Auctioneers: Rick Machado, Eric Duarte, Trent Stewart

Reported by: Emilee Holt

Lots Gross Average

24 bulls $148,000 $6,167

TOP BULL LOTS

$16,500 — PK Cascade 22K20

DOB 3/15/2022, by PK Cascade 17K15, consigned by Kudlac Herefords, Grants Pass, Ore., sold to Whitney McCord, Junction City, Ore.

$9,750 — PK Cascade 22K06

DOB 2/3/2022, by PK Cascade 17K15, consigned by Kudlac Herefords, sold to Hays Ranch LLC, Red Bluff.

$9,500 — M 9152 2296 Padre 2212 ET

DOB 1/9/2022, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Morrell Ranches, Willows, sold to M&A Livestock, Red Bluff.

$8,500 — PK Cascade 22K13

DOB 3/15/2022, by PK Cascade 17K15, consigned by Kudlac Herefords, sold to E C Fiock & Sons, Yreka.

$7,500 — PK Cascade 22K07

DOB 2/12/2022, by PK Cascade 17K15, consigned by Kudlac Herefords, sold to E C Fiock & Sons.

Texas Hereford Assn.

Fort Worth, Texas | Jan. 27

Auctioneer: Dustin Layton

Reported by: Cord Weinheimer

Lots Gross Average

130 comm. females $295,000 $2,269

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$3,900 x 10

10 registered Hereford pairs, consigned by W4 Ranch, Morgan, sold to Joe Farney, Lorena.

$3,650 x 10

10 registered bred Hereford females, consigned by W4 Ranch, sold to Edgin Cattle, Cherokee, Ala.

$3,500 x 10

10 registered Hereford open females, consigned by Flying S Herefords, Paluxy, sold to Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont.

Black Hills Stock Show

Rapid City, S.D. | Jan. 31

Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar

Reported by: Aaron Friedt

Lots Gross Average

28 bulls $115,500 $4,125

9 females $36,750 $4,083

37 total $152,250 $4,115

Open Show

New York State Fair Hereford Show

Syracuse, N.Y. | Aug. 26

Judge: Jon DeClerck, College Station, Texas 68 head shown

Champion female, McKenna Broughton, Attica, with HERF Nation Keiko 06K, 1/24/2022, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. Reserve champion female, Abigail Vandergroef, Newton, N.J., with Wildcat Cabaret 2779 ET, 1/7/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET.

Champion cow-calf pair, Gavin Fetterman, Otego, with TMT Ultra Harley 100Y, 5/6/2020, by HT Rusty; and a May bull calf, by TH 409A 475Z Due North 361C ET. Reserve champion cow-calf pair, Abigail Vandergroef, with GP Stella 6964 4Y 258G ET, 1/1/2019 by R Leader 6964; and a

TOP BULL LOTS

$6,500 — GCS Broadway John 219

DOB 3/18/2022, by Churchill Broadway 858F, consigned by Sticks & Stones Ranch, Cheyenne, Wyo., sold to Faessler Farms LTD, Bridgeport, Neb.

$6,250 — KF Gabe 22K

DOB 11/1/2022, by CHEZ/PUGH/HARA Logic 8815F ET, consigned by Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., sold to John Olinger, Woonsocket.

$6,000 — ECR 901 Domino EXT 3160

DOB 3/3/2023, by LW 6128 Domino 901G ET, consigned by Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights, sold to John Olinger.

TOP FEMALE LOTS

$6,750 — JM Ms Vicki 55D 4K ET

DOB 9/16/2022, by CH High Roller 756 ET, consigned by New Trend Cattle Co., Boley, Okla., sold to Arnesen Farms, Florence.

$5,500 — LUC Finnley 316F K38

DOB 3/21/2022, by LUC E Redman E730, consigned by Lucky U Cattle, Stevensville, Mont., sold to Gary Fliehs, Hermosa.

Champion bull, Harrison Roberts, Williamsburg, Mass., with Bofat Hill 8130 Triscuit 121J, 12/17/2021, by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET.

Reserve champion bull, McGuire Insley,

New York State Fair Open Show champion female by McKenna Broughton.

New York State Fair Open Show champion cow-

New York State Fair Open Show champion bull by Harrison Roberts.

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Kevin and Lauren Bafford 10600 Damery Rd. Blue Mound, IL 62513

Kevin 217-454-5126

Lauren 217-521-8224 baffordfarms@gmail.com

EDENBURN FAMILY FARM

1764 U.S. RT. 136 Penfield, IL 61862

Buddy 217-649-0108

Bailey 217-714-4955

Cody 217-871-9708

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Tuscola, IL 61953

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Dave: 217-621-1761

Elise: 217-621-6864

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Benedict Herefords

Larry and Julie benherf@yahoo.com 217-737-5686

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LORENZEN FARMS

Steve Lorenzen

17696 E. 1825th Rd.

Chrisman, IL 61924 217-269-2803

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Jack and Sherry Lowderman

Monte, Carrie and Rhett

Brent, Kris, Blake, and Morgan

Cody and Abby

P.O. Box 488

Macomb, IL 61455

Office 309-833-5543

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35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664

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Brent, cell 217-971-5897

Samantha, Todd, Rachel and Zach Parish 618-926-7388

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Floyd and Annette 815-712-5735

Chad, Erin, John and Ella 815-712-5739

LaSalle, IL 61301

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New Members

ALABAMA

3A Cattle

Ana Burns Miller, Attalla

CandT Cattle Farm

Terry and Christy Knight, Prattville

Circle H Farms

Jamie Henderson, Columbia

cMc Cattle Co.

Chris McGahey, Asheville

CS Cattle

Steven Stapp, Hayden

Ferguson Family Herefords

Christopher Ferguson, Hartford

Hickory Hill Farm

Jack Washington, Ashville

Michael Landon, Brewton

Jason Larche, Henagar

The Wright Ranch

Jessica Swick, Buhl

ALASKA

Miles Illichmann, North Pole

ARIZONA

Burawa Ranch

Terren Burawa, Queen Creek

CC Heart Ranch

Gene and Cindy Brown, Elfrida

Fernandoville

Fernando Gongora, Stanfield

ARKANSAS

4B Farm

Kevin Bailey, Bono

Buchanan Farms

Brett Buchanan, Berryville

Cargile Hobby Ranch

William Cargile, Solgohachia

Randy Duncan, Hampton

Cory Easley, Fouke

FS Farm

Frank Sleeter, Flippin

Hilltop Cattle Co.

Mark Fullenwider, Waldo

Homegrown Beef Co.

Brayden Burnett, Winslow

Jimmie and Carol Orrell, Ashdown

S & J Ranch

Jacie Scott, Hermitage

Dave and Jane Sleeter, Flippin

Stacks Family Farms

Joseph and Elizabeth Stacks, Taylor

Wildwood Creek Farms

Josh and Landra Hartley, Crossett

CALIFORNIA

Mike Antolock, Chico

Nyland Herefords

Matthew Manning, San Juan Bautista

COLORADO

Jacy Clarkson, Sterling

Dunker Cattle Co.

Chase Dunker, Ovid

High Elevation Herefords

Rick and Pauline Jackson, Divide

Austin Pratt, Brighton

Garrett Stevens, Rush

The Miniature High

Ground Ranch

Phillip Hartzell, Bennett

Three Cross Ranch

Rozanna Sasko, Guffey

DELAWARE

Four Oaks Farm

Amy Collins, Dover

FLORIDA

Grayford Farms LLC

Nicole Ford, Odessa

L-Gar-T Ranch

Tony and Lynda Garcia, Lake City

Mariaki Ranch LLC

Anastasia Skaroulis, Tarpon Springs

SB Cattle

Shawn Blosser, Fountain

Whiskey Main Cattle Co.

Sara Steinmetz, Weirsdale

Wiggins Farm

Wayne Wiggins, Plant City

GEORGIA

Chance Farms

Serrena Chance, Quitman

Crews Lane Farms

Tygh Brogdon, Patterson

Lake Oconee Farm

Steve Parisian, Eatonton

Leigh McNeal, Lula

Michael Moroz, Cairo

SDR Miniature Herefords

Douglas Ralston, Resaca

Twin Rivers Cattle Co. LLC

Ashely Crosby, Hawkinsville

Larry Wilson, Stockbridge

IDAHO

1, 2023, through Jan. 31, 2024.

McDonald Mini Herefords

Logan McDonald, Silver Lake

Thompson Farms

Marcus Thompson, Laconia

Jospeh Williams, Plainfield

IOWA

Rob Bergstrom, Ft. Madison

Cody Butler, State Center

Mike Crow, Blairstown

Jason Dake, Coggon

Kenny and Chanel Haworth, Orofino

Lancaster Livestock LLC

Laurie Lancaster, Jerome

Dana Miller, St. Anthony

Sea to Farm

Hank Allen, Eagle

Speck Cattle Co.

Austin Speck, Buhl

Robbie Swainston, Franklin

ILLINOIS

Kolton Forlines, Shelbyville

Hulsizer Herefords

Matt Hulsizer, Galesburg

Theodore Larsen, Morrison

Lincoln Land Trust 2

Chris Lincoln, Galesburg

R&S Livestock

Ronald Schaubert, Odin

Chris Riddle, Clinton

Strike Twice Farm

Cody and Bailey Conrady, Armstrong

Bradley Thomas, Clinton

Brianna Walsh, Godfrey

Lindsay Werkheiser, Oneida

INDIANA

Carmer Herefords

James Carmer, North Vernon

CCB Livestock

Colten Brown, Churubusco

Dishmond Herefords

Rob Dishmond, Liberty

Goins Family Farm

Rylee Goins, Butlerville

Griffin Family Livestock

Brian Griffin, Underwood

Cory Klinedinst, Frankfort

Arron Feinberg, Oxford

Fort Horses and Cattle Co.

Wyatt Fort, Center Junction

G&K Farm

Gary Johnson, Oxford

Hamilton Family Farms

Dillan Hamilton, Avoca

Noelck Farms Cattle Co.

Isaiah Noelck, Hampton

Ragsdale Herefords

Jerry and Sue Ragsdale, New Hartford

Justin Retallic, Atlantic

Suchan Show Cattle

Andrew Suchan, Gowrie

KANSAS

E-H Cattle Co.

Dan Severs, Fall River

Blair Lonneke, Goodland

Jackson McCoole, Atchison

Niermeier Cattle

Chris Neirmeier, Ludell Olsen LLC

Chris Olsen, Spring Hill

Wells Cattle

Zach Wells, Oskaloosa

KENTUCKY

Jim Bellware, Elizabethtown

Barry Brown, Glendale

Hell O Farm

Jarrett Turpin, Monticello

Joe McKinley, Columbia

Over The Top Acres

Justin Gentry, Glasgow

RAGS Angus

Richard Stallons, Hopkinsville

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Smith Family Farms

Matthew Smith, Bowling Green

Rowan Taylor, Alexandria

Madison Warren, Waynesburg

LOUISIANA

Gloria Ashley, Olla

Broadway Family Farms

Jacob Broadway, Bastrop

Randel Broussard, Jennings

Double J Ranch

Jeff Stipek, Winnfield

Griffin Farms

Morris Griffin, Raceland

Marcantel Cattle

Kace Marcantel, Longville

MICHIGAN

509 Ranch

Bill and Emily Burgess, Coleman

JC Polled Herefords

Jimmy Cron, Oxford

Nick and Nikki Martin, St. Johns

Martin Family Farms LLC

Tyler Martin, Barryton

R&C Ranch

Richard and Carrie Petri, Prescott

Red Cedar Farm

Adam Fyan, Clarksville

Mary Rose, Jonesville

MINNESOTA

BWF Cattle Co.

Megan Landkammer, Burtrum

Chris Creek Ranch

Brooke Christianson, Greenbush

Hilton Herfers

Edward Hilton, Swatara

Jenni Lammers, Pelican Rapids

Morrow Farms

Tina Morrow, Princeton

New Frontier Farms LLC

Maggie Stensaas, Lonsdale

Zach Solberg, Norwood

Young America

MISSISSIPPI

Holy Creek Cattle Co.

Heath Hayford, Leakesville

Jackbud Farms

Jared Crenshaw, Maben

Little Bee Farm

Brady Dearing, Lena

Morris Farm and Land

Bryan Morris, Long Beach

Skinner Cattle Co.

Thad Skinner, Union

Stewart Cattle Co.

Derrick Stewart, Lucedale

Sunset Lane Farm LLC

Kelly Wilson, Louisville

MISSOURI

Circle Y Ranch

Dustin Yount, Marquand

Decker Cattle Co.

Dan Decker, Neosho

Jesse Elam, Conway

Tim Huff, St. Clair

Legacy Ranch

Julie McMinn, Patton

Kim Nowlin, Hallsville

Rebel Ranch

Dorothy Eminhizer, Rogersville

Schrock Cattle Co.

Stan Schrock, Greentop

Walka Farms

Nathan Walka, Vichy

MONTANA

Double A Herefords

Andrew Arnold, Townsend

M T Pockets Ranch LTD

Mark Theisen, Bozeman

Cory and Tammie Poser, Denton

REK Land and Cattle

Dalton Krebill, Billings

NEBRASKA

Dylan Bamesberger, Hampton

Eddings Hereford

Samuel Eddings, Crete

Bryce Gerlach, Chadron

Seth Grunhaupt, Thedford

Hake Land and Cattle

Macy Hake, Madison

Jewell Cattle Co.

Jesse Jewell, Cook

Shotkoski Ranch

Jerry Shotkoski, Hershey

NEVADA

Top Hand Cattle

Ashly Higbee, Tonopah

NEW JERSEY

Heritage Cattle Co.

Courtney Stipp, Elmer

NEW MEXICO

Lazy 5 Mill Iron Cattle Co.

Johnny Salas, Edgewood

NEW YORK

Rolling Hills Farm

Douglas Franz, Westport

Russ Hatch Contracting

Russell Hatch, Jefferson

NORTH CAROLINA

K and B Cattle

Craig Bradshaw, Snow Camp

KBP Farm

Pamela Ozmore, Newport MG3 Farms

Roderick McMillan, Maxton

Mikki Teague, Liberty

Wildlings Farm LLC

Shani Phillips, Southern Pines

Windmill Acres Farm East

Karen Fishel, Kernersville

NORTH DAKOTA

Fischer Cattle

Kevin Fischer, Bowman

Iron Creek Ranch

Dallas Schaaf, Glen Ullin

Isom Cattle Co.

Pete Isom, Williston

OHIO

4G Farm

Doug Milano, East Canton

Jason Althaus, Columbus Grove

Berg Polled Herefords LLC

Mike Berg, Dalton

Christman Farms

Matthew Christman, Quaker City

Clem Family Farms

Brian Clem, Springfield

DeerLick Farm

Amy Rhodes, Uhrichsville

Dixon Pines Farms

Dakota Shepard, Eaton

Green Acres Farm

Eric Van Fleet, Sarahsville

H & S Homestead

Harold and Molly Beaver, Centerburg

JHM Ranch

Dustin Moysi, Mansfield

Amanda Macko, Chardon

Duane and Robin McCombs, Bucyrus

Peaceful Valley Farm

Joseph Miller, Millersburg

Ranta Ranch LLC

Jessica Ranta, Deerfield

Rockin B Cattle Co.

Donald Birney, Amsterdam

Small Barn Farm

Mark Bickle, Beloit

Spring Hill Farm

Rick Billups, Blanchester

Stertzbach Cattle Co.

Bruce Stertzbach, Louisville

W2JS Foster Farms LLC

William Foster, Lodi

Wilmington College

Javonne Mullins, Wilmington

Wilson Farms

Kip Wilson, Winchester

OKLAHOMA

Destiny Hills Ranch

Kevin Swift, Monkey Island

Double Bar C Farm

Justin Canaday, Chester

Finch Farm

Clifford, Tonya, Heather and Dustin Finch, McAlester

Gist Farms

Danny Gist, Ft. Gibson

Goodwin Farms

Jamie Goodwin, Cherokee

Halverson Ranch

Sam Halverson, Pauls Valley

JK Minis

Jamie Kuehn, South Coffeyville

Little Bitty Acres LLC

Morgynn McCurry, Cleveland

M&M Ranch

Michael Massey, Cushing

McCalmant Ranch

Larry McCalmant, Duncan

Matt McFall, Checotah

MM Farms Herefords

Matt and Juli Mahieu, Carmen

Wells Land and Cattle Co.

Larry Wells, Lexington

OREGON

Davis Family Ranch

Garrett Davis, Creswell

Klampe Cattle Co.

Mike and Jill Klampe, Lebanon

Swindle Family Ranch

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PENNSYLVANIA

Tyler Anderson, Dunbar

CS Farm LLC

Grace Smith, Guys Mills

David Maines, Lewistown

Eric Patterson, Calvin

Rolling Hill Farm

Jonathan Speigle, Boswell

SOUTH CAROLINA

Ancient Oaks Farm

Brooke Cunningham, Hopkins

Clinton Farms

Lee Clinton, Clover

Jackson Mill Farms

Roger Brant, Inman

Nivens Farm

Kim Nivens, Clover

Shawn Stowell, Lyman

SOUTH DAKOTA

Diamond B Bar

Katie Bennett, Flandreau

Gabrielle Fink, Plankinton

Flight 154 Cattle Co.

Meagen Fischer, Centerville

JP Livestock

Jeremiah Johnson, Woonsocket

Brandon Zubke, Webster

TENNESSEE

C- Cattle Co.

Annie Rathbun, Corryton

Circle L Pharm

Jerry Luttrell, Lewisburg

Duke Farms

Jacob Duke, Fairview

Gilliam Farms

Wes and Kelly Gilliam, Columbia

H&M Farms

Hoyt Tidwell, West Point

Hagemann Ranch

Matt and Stephanie Hagemann, Westpoint

Hair Trigger Farm

Harvey Coombs, Springfield

Jim Jernigan & Son

Jenna Kerr, Murfreesboro

Lance Farms

Billy and Linda Lance, Morrison

Russell Livestock

Jay Russell, Hickman

Solomon Hills Farm

Paul Davis, Lascassas

SS Cattle Co.

Neil Shavers, Cookeville

Whitlock Cane and Grain

David McDade, Paris

TEXAS

1108 Farm

Chris Smith, Flint

12-0 Ranch

Penny Morgan, Frisco

5 Star Ranch

John DeButy, Sachse

Blythe Family Farm

Shelli Blythe, West Point

Born Ranches

Gene Franks, Darrouzett

Boulder Run LLC

Mike Whisenand, Ft. Worth

Jennifer Bridges, Waskom

Bs Mini Farm

Brenton Reimschissel, Angleton

Buena Vida Cattle

Heather Blewett, Kingsbury

C & P Ranch

Craig Williams, Junction

Ross Carroll, Edgewood

Chiparoc LLC

Jim Macke, Blanket

Cozby Farm

Stan and Michele Cozby, Marble Falls

CV Herefords

Ann Feller, Llano

Dixon Ranches

Jake Dixon, Dodge

Elliott Family Cattle

Matt Elliott, Pecos

Ronald Fedro, Axtell

Forever Moore Ranch

David Moore, Reklaw

Forrest Ranch

Amber Davis, Slaton

French Farm

Norman French, Rockdale

Garza Farms

Vincent Garza, Rockdale

Tina Hardin, Spring

Amy Heyroth, Hamilton

Hopkins Ranches

Hadley Hopkins, Graham

King Cross Farms

Erik King, Bowie

Lozano 7 Group

Juan Castillo, Alvin

Mathis Acres

Shane Mathis, Decatur

McHargue Legacy Ranch

Andrew McHargue, Corsicana

Karolena McHugh, El Maton

Patsy Miles, Yoakim

Mitchell & Associates

Clifford Mitchell, Azle

Morris Herefords

Jonathan Morris, Honey Grove

NHB Cattle

Neil, Stacy and Brian Dudley, Comanche

Nissen Ranch

Adam Nissen, Flint

Park Place Enterprises Inc.

G.G. Park, Ft. Worth

R4 Cattle Co.

Steven Robinson, Hillsboro

Reese Ranch

Devlin Reese, Encinal

Jalayne Robinson, Winnsboro

Samsonsfarm LLC

Bobby Galyon, Burnet

Shepherd Creek Ranch

Katherine Klug, North Zulch

Skunk Ranch

Harold Pugh, Rio Vista

V2 Ranch

Henry Magee, Sommerville

Ryan Yoder, Windthorst

UTAH

BNK Cattle Co.

Brennan Ellett, Delta

Will Burgess, Heber City

Jared McKeachnie, Vernal

Smith Family Grain and Cattle LLC

Trudy Smith, Snowville

VIRGINIA

Bent Creek Ranch

Robert Packard, Gladstone

Meredith Dudding, Eagle Rock

HB Herefords

George Hibbert, Scottsville

John Heck, Eagle Rock

HuntView Farms

Hunter Jacobs, Moneta

Katelyn Lutz, New Market

Moore Family Farms

James Moore, Clinchco

Olde Oak Farm

Ashley Shaw, Quinton

Ponytail Pastures

Brian and Elisha Crenshaw, Mckenney

W C Cattle LLC

Will Callender, Bridgewater

WASHINGTON

Jackson Ridge Acres

Judy Pongratz, Toledo

Rockin Sage Farm

TIffany Dills, Moses Lake

WEST VIRGINIA

Shirley Denny, Leon

Harold Taylor, Leon

WISCONSIN

Ferretti Family Farm

Peter Ferretti, Walworth

KPs Mini Herefords

Kathy Polzin, Medford

Josh Melstrom, Glenwood City

Mountain Bay Meadows

Jon Habeck, Pulaski

Mountain Bay Meadows

Keith Reinhardt, Krakow

Joshua Peetz, Eleva

Kristen Peetz, Eleva

Rolling Hills Ranch

Dan Van Ooyen, Antigo

WYOMING

Legend Hydrovacing Inc.

Kevin and Jana Hughes, Big Piney

Peterson Ranch Corporation

Derek Hensley, Rozet

ALBERTA

4D Livestock

Dave Dennis, High River

NEWFOUNDLAND

Carson Loveless, Bay De Verde

SASKATCHEWAN

Corey Lees, Arcola

ALABAMA

Glynn Debter, Perry Debter or John Ross Debter 205-429-4415 or 205-429-2040 4134 County Hwy 30 • Horton, AL 35980 debterfarm@otelco.net

Randy & Kelly Owen

John & Randa Starnes

John: 256-996-5545

Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May

Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com

CALIFORNIA

High Cotton

Bull Sale Last Monday in October

ANNUAL

P.O.

The Mickelson Family P.O. Box 2689 Petaluma, CA 94953 707-481-3440 Jim 707-396-7364 Bobby JMMick@sonic.net

Brandon Theising 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

The Brand You Can Count On MORRELL RANCHES

5640 Co. Rd. 65

Willows, CA 95988

Registered Herefords & Angus Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell morrellranches@yahoo.com

Carrie Cell 530-218-5507

Barry Cell 530-682-5808

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

“Profitable

Linda

54286

Neal

Polled

Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942

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

1350

Keith Elkington 208-521-1774

Layne

James and Dawn Anderson /

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

LAUDEMAN

3629

46506

Connie, Todd and Cassie, Jason and Jeni, and Bryan

Todd’s cell 574-298-4959

cjlaudy@fourway.net

Jason’s cell 574-209-6470

Rob, Kristie, Kylie and Logan 7477 E. 825 N.

Otterbein, IN 47970 765-491-0258

kristielm2001@yahoo.com

Bar-S Bar-S LHF

Mark Stephens 704 Virginia Ave. 1 13 Northgate Rd. Taylorville, IL 62568 P eoria, IL 61614 217-825-7913 309-692-6026

Farm is located at: 1777 N. 1000 East Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 Visit our website for updates throughout the year www.stephensandloehrherefords.com

Gene, Lori, Lucas, Logan and Cory Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd. Columbia, IL 62236

GENE 618-407-8374

LORI 618-407-0429

LUCAS 618-830-0971

West Wind Herefords

Jeff and Kelly Yoder 2356 N 1230 E. Rd. Edinburg, IL 62531 jwyoder62@gmail.com

Kyle 217-565-3275 • Brian 217-827-9708 • Adam 217-823-9763

INDIANA

BECK-POWELL

Rod, Sue, Lisa and Sarah Stream 51590 St. Hwy. 14, Chariton, IA 50049 641-774-8124

Gus,

Gene

Andy

cell • beck.3396@gmail.com

Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com

Cows for sale at all times

Curtis, Tobie, Erica and Ethan Kesling 1918 W. Delaware Rd. Logansport, IN 46947 574-753-3193

Chad,

David

Ryan

Alex

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

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 MATHENY

MINNESOTA

David and Lorie Kitchell Family

Matthew & Darci, Dawson and Dutton Kitchell 3471 State Hwy. 200 • Ada, MN 56510-9260 701-799-7690 • www.dakitchfarms.com

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

Registered Angus and Polled Herefords

John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301

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

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

eastsidehereford@comcast.net

the North”

Les Krogstad cell 218-289-5685 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com

Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159

2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448 We welcome your visit!

Doug and JoAnn 763-755-4930

Bryan and Marytina 763-389-0625

Bradley and Brigitte 612-720-1311

SPRINGWATER

POLLED HEREFORDS

Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net

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

Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com www.caldwellherefordranch.com

Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852

Cell 662-279-5136

Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com

6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055

Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718 www.boydbeef.com

Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245

Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net

Tyler Russell 601-331-0409

McMURRY CATTLE

2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247

REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS

Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef®

Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry

Squaw Creek Ranch

HERDSMAN: Dallas Casqueira (406) 461-4698

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

NORTH CAROLINA

J. Brent Creech

14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597

919-801-7561

www.tmfherefords.com

LLC

tmfherefords@icloud.com Farm

C. Porter Claxton Jr.

240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787

828-645-9127

cpcfarm@msn.com

Sales: Wayne Welch 828-768-3024

T ripleTT polled Herefords

James Triplett

127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625 704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime)

VisiT ors Welcome

Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty

Will-Via Polled Herefords

Lavette and Brenda Teeter

2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115 704-662-5262

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty

NORTH DAKOTA

OKLAHOMA DENNIS RANCH

SINCE 1916

22990 E. 2090 Rd., Terral, OK 73569

REGISTERED AND COMMERCIAL HEREFORDS

580-662-9211 • 580-757-2515 • Cell 940-704-9682

BULLS

FOR SALE

Herd Bulls & Donor Females For Sale

Don Moler 100 Bonita Dr. Elk City, OK 73644 580-497-6162

P.O. Box 166 • Caddo, OK 74729

Alan Dufur — 580-775-3830

Flying Ranch

Paul Laubach

72251 N 2080 Rd • Leedey, OK 73654

Cell 580-822-5089 • paul@pandrherefords.com

PandRHerefords.com

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

14503 91st St. S.W.Bowman, ND 58623

Brent

OHIO

Mike and Lotsee Spradling 918-640-7711 918-245-8854

19402 W. Hwy. 51 P.O. Box 434 Sand Springs, OK 74063

Registered Polled Herefords Pecans

flyinggranchss@aol.com

Robbie & Tracie Gipson 918-774-4795

g4gcattleco@gmail.com

Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty

Ralph & Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101

ralph@headquartersranch.com headquartersranch.com

42590 Salmon Creek Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814

Bob Harrell Jr. 541-403-2210

Don Schafer 541-403-0008

Registered Hereford Cattle and Quarter Horses

Annual Sale First Monday In March

Cattle Co.

“Your Eastern Oregon Range Bull Source” Registered Herefords and Quarter Horses

M.T. and Cori Anderson 47295 Izee Paulina Ln. Canyon City, OR 97820

Linda Sims

541-477-3816

M.T. 541-377-0030

Cori 541-377-3347

Cell 541-990-8038

451 N.W. Quarry Rd. Albany, OR 97321

Office 541-926-5640 vollstedtfarms@comcast.net

PENNSYLVANIA

Mohican

Polled Hereford Farm 4551 S.R. 514

Glenmont, OH 44628

Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 330-378-3421

Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708

Alexis Stitzlein 330-231-9538 stitz@mohicanfarms.com

Mohican West 3100 Sportsman Park Rd. Laurel, MT 59044

Phone/Fax 406-633-2600

Terry Powlesland 406-670-8529 mohicanw@yahoo.com

www.mohicanpolledherefords.com

23731 NS 157 Rd. Laverne, OK 73848

Milton 580-273-9494 Van 580-552-1555

van1messner@gmail.com

Don and Madeline Hennon

Sewickley, PA 15143

412-741-2883

Fax 412-741-2883

Robert Glenn, manager 724-748-4303 www.barhfarm.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

P.O. Box 1057 • Seneca, SC 29679

864-882-1890 • Deryl cell 864-324-3268 deryl@keeserealtysc.com • Grass Fed Cattle

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

Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350

Gerald 605-350-0979

Garret 605-461-1555 Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com

Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March

HEREFORDS

Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619

Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com

e GGers 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

21115 344th Ave. Ree Heights, 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

Mark and Mary Kay Frederickson 19975 Bear Ridge Rd. Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-2139

Cell 605-645-4934

Ollerich Brothers Herefords

29188 303 Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580 605-557-3246

Jerome 605-842-5212 • jeromeo@goldenwest.net

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

Jim

PYRAMID BEEF

Bull Sale

First Saturday in December

Nate and Jayna Frederickson Cell 605-254-4872

Shawn and Sarah Tatman 307-673-4381

Hoffman Herefords

Horned & Polled Herefords 11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456

Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com

Johnny,

Bulls

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

Terri Barber 817-727-6107

Jason Barber 817-718-5821

Dale Barber 806-673-1965

Box 492 Portland, TN 37148

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

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

Harry and Cheryl Grett

512-303-5714

P.O. Box 969 Elgin, TX 78621

g3ranch@aol.com

Lee & Jacqui Haygood 923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906

lee@indianmoundranch.com indianmoundranch.com

Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O.

Rod

Billy Jensen 435-764-2422

Jensen Brothers Herefords – Since 1920

Seth

5749

Joey

116

Rockdale, TX 76567

Cell 979-218-0065 Office 512-446-6200

Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645

nolanherefords@aol.com

Res. 903-797-6131

Cell 903-738-5636

Jonathan

Jake Rees 801-668-8613

Scott Rees 801-949-8960

Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747

Bill

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

Lucille Westfall, herdsman 304-532-9351 1109 Triplett Rd. • Spencer, WV 25276

Bulls and Females For Sale

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. 16, 2023 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch

Polled Herefords and Angus Raising Herefords since 1967 Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524

Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com www.mcclunranch.com

Private Treaty Sales and Annual Production Sale in April

Selling Herefords for 80 years

Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October

P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933

Dale 307-780-8232 Ron 307-747-3897

njwardherefords@gmail.com www.NJWHerefords.com

ed and Jan Ward 406-757-0600

Ned (c) 307-751-8298 • Jan (c) 307-751-9470

Bell Ward 307-751-6922 • Jake Bare 406-780-0056

North Ranch: 2637 Adsit Rd., Decket, MT 59025

South Ranch: 888 Lower Prairie Dog Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801

Mailing address: PO Box B, Sheridan, WY 82801

EXCELLENCE

Billy

Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer

5880 State Hwy. 33

Kingfisher, OK 73750

Home: 405-375-6630

Cell: 405-368-1058

Eddie Burks , Auctioneer

531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@hotmail.com

7710 North State Rd 56 Vevay, IN 47043

540-336-2737

• Pregnancy ELISA testing

• BVD PI testing

• NIR Feed & Forage testing

C. Scanlon Daniels, DVM PO Box 1150 3216 US Hwy 54 East Dalhart, TX 79022 806-244-7851 office 806-333-2829 mobile

www.circleh.info

scanlon@circleh.info

MD 21108

Bill 443-871-0573

Tara 443-871-0520

Lindsey 443-306-3218

Bob

Jay

Dan

Seth

herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com www.stoneridgemanor.com

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 Express Ranches Spring Bull Sale, Yukon, Okla.

1 Kansas State Un. Legacy Sale, Manhattan, Kan.

1 Perks Ranch Annual Spring Bull Sale (Online), Rockford, Ill.

2 Illinois Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Bloomington

2 Kentucky Beef Expo Hereford Sale, Louisville

2 Mead Farms Bull & Female Production Sale, Versailles, Mo.

2 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Fennimore

3 Kentucky Beef Expo Jr. Show, Louisville

4 Harrell Hereford Ranch 45th Spring Bull Roundup, Baker City, Ore.

4 Kester Herefords/Valley Creek Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale, Atkinson, Neb.

5 Schutte & Sons Polled Herefords 51st Annual Production Sale, Guide Rock, Neb.

7 Jensen Bros. Herefords Spring Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Courtland, Kan.

8 High Desert Cattle Co./Rollin’ Rock Bull Sale, Pilot Rock, Ore.

8 L Bar W Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Absarokee, Mont.

8 Sleepy Hollow Farm Bull Sale, Centerville, S.D.

8 Tennessee Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Lebanon

9 Boyd Beef Cattle PT Bull Sale, Mays Lick, Ky.

9 I-29 Bull Run Sale, Sioux Falls, S.D.

9 NW Hereford Breeders Bull Sale/OWNI, Hermiston, Ore.

9 Tennessee Beef Agribition Hereford Sale, Lebanon

11 Holden Herefords 58th Annual Production Sale, Valier, Mont.

12 Cooper Hereford Ranch 58th Annual Production Sale, Willow Creek, Mont.

12 Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, Olds, Alberta

13 Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch 19th Annual Sale, Huron, S.D.

13 Udy Cattle Co. 45th Annual Bull Sale, Rockland, Idaho

16 35th Partners In Progress Sale, Wadley, Ga.

16 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Columbus, Ohio

Spring break special

CALVING EASE/CARCASS BULLS

Spring Break Special runs through April 30, 2024

SEMEN: $50/Straw; 10 straw minimum

For more information, see pages 12 & 13 in AI Book

Bruce and Shoshanna Everhart | Waldron, Indiana 317-407-3618 • bruceeverhart56@gmail.com

16 Express Ranches Honor Roll Heifer Calf Sale, Yukon, Okla.

16 Falling Timber Farms Annual Bull & Female Sale, Marthasville, Mo.

16 Springhill Herefords On Target Bull Sale, Blue Rapids, Kan.

17 Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Show, Columbus

18 B&D Herefords Spring Production Sale, Claflin, Kan.

18 Landgren Ranch Inaugural Bull Sale (Online), Bartlett, Neb.

19 Flying S Herefords 10th Annual Line One Production Sale, Paluxy, Texas

19 Lorenzen Farms Striving for Integrity Bull Sale (Online), Chrisman, Ill.

21 Bar Star Cattle Annual Sale, Musselshell, Mont.

21 GKB Cattle/Barber Ranch 2nd Annual Spring Bull Sale, Desdemona, Texas

21 K7 Herefords Annual Production Sale, Lockridge, Iowa

22 North Carolina Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Statesville

23 Candy Meadow Farms The Cowman’s Kind XXVIII Bull & Female Sale, Lexington, Tenn.

23 North Carolina Hereford Assn. Classic Sale, Union Grove

23 Sandhill Farms Spring Production Sale, Haviland, Kan.

25 Ad deadline for May/June Hereford World

25 Copeland & Sons Herefords Demand the Brand Annual Bull Sale, Clayton, N.M.

25 Oleen Bros. Production Sale, Dwight, Kan.

25 Sidwell Ranches & Frank Herefords Sale, Columbus, Mont.

26 Frenzen Polled Herefords Annual Production Sale, Fullerton, Neb.

26 Harrison Cattle Co. 7th Annual Production Sale, Arapaho, Okla.

27 Bradshaw Cattle Co. Bull & Female Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa

27 Churchill Cattle Co. World Class Frozen Genetics Sale (Online), Manhattan, Mont.

27 NJW Polled Herefords Annual Sale, Sheridan, Wyo.

28 Lowderman Cattle Co. Bull Sale (Online), Macomb, Ill.

30 Buck Cattle Co. 28th Annual Spring Edition Sale, Madill, Okla.

30 DaKitch Farms Annual Bull Sale, Ada, Minn.

11 Bowling Ranch 4th Annual Spring Bull Sale, Newkirk, Okla.

13 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn. Annual Spring Sale, Cuba

13 Ellis Farms Bull & Female Sale, Chrisman, Ill.

13 Indiana Beef Evaluation Program Bull Test Sale, Springville, Ind.

13 Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Female Sale, Red House, Va.

13 NE Texas Hereford Assn. Sale, Mt. Pleasant

13 West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Weston

14 SandRock Ranch Herefords Annual Production Sale, Benton, Wis.

17 Cherokee Sales Co. Hereford Influenced Special, Cherokee, Okla.

18 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch Bull Sale, Torrington, Wyo.

19 Virginia Hereford Assn. Mid-Atlantic Spring Bonanza Sale, Harrisonburg

20 Clifford Farms & Guests Production Sale, Lexington, Ky.

20 Stuber Ranch 56th Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D.

20 W4 Ranch Spring Bull & Female Sale, Morgan, Texas

26 Early bird ad deadline for July Hereford World

26 Express Ranches Annual Grass Time Sale, Yukon, Okla.

26 Ritchie County Polled Hereford Assn. Annual Sale, Harrisville, W.Va.

27 Barnes Herefords Southern Belles Annual Female Sale, Cedartown, Ga.

27 Gulf South Hereford Assn. 3rd Annual Consignment Sale, Wiggins, Miss.

27 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Sale, Cross Plains

MAY

3 South Carolina Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Clemson

4 South Carolina Hereford Assn. Sale, Clemson

4 Tennessee River Music Dixieland Delight Red, White & Black Sale, Ft. Payne, Ala.

5 Innisfail Farm Production Sale, Madison, Ga.

5 Maryland Hereford Assn. Preview Show, Gaithersburg

30 Heart of America Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Wayne City, Ill.

spring break special

CALVING EASE/CARCASS BULLS

Spring Break Special runs through April 30, 2024

APRIL

1 Snowshoe Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Arthur, Neb.

SEMEN: $50/Straw; 10 straw minimum

10 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. Annual Sale, Old Washington

11 Burns Farms 14th Annual Female Event, Pikeville, Tenn.

11 Mead Farms Bull & Female Sale, Versailles, Mo.

2 Gerber Land & Cattle The Right Kind Sale, Richmond, Ind.

For more information, see pages 12 & 13 in AI Book

All semen inquiries, contact:

2 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle Summer & Fall Born Heifers and Frozen Genetics Sale (Online), Jarrettsville, Md.

2 Lowderman Cattle Co. Fall Born Sale (Online), Macomb, Ill.

Bruce and Shoshanna Everhart | Waldron, Indiana 317-407-3618 • bruceeverhart56@gmail.com

7 Brumley Farms Ranch Royalty Spring Edition Sale (Online), Orovada, Nev.

18 Hidden Oaks Ranch The Final Chapter Complete Dispersal Sale, Hamilton, Texas

18 Rock’N in the South Sale, Nunnelly, Tenn.

24 Ad deadline for July Hereford World

27 Mead Cattle Enterprises & White Hawk Ranch Production Sale, Midville, Ga.

GOEHRING HEREFORDS

BR Red Baron 8300F 7098 1786ET

Bulls are available for sale on Private Treaty.

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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BG E33 Queen 12K

Lot 35 — Iowa Beef Expo, Feb. 14, 2024

HERD SIRES:

BG 84F Perfecto 7J

BG B413 Validated 49J

BG B413 Validated 25J

BG LCC 11B Perfecto 84F

ECR 9170 Endure 2178

ASM 405B Valley 124J ET

AI SIRES:

Birdwell Redbird 7098

KCF Bennet Monument J338

CMF 1720 Gold Rush 5696 ET

SHF Houston D287 H086

Bar JZ On Demand 619K

ANNUAL REGISTERED FEMALE SALE

Wed., Dec. 4, 2024 • 1 p.m. • Keosauqua, IA

Josiah and Sara Hulbert 419-308-7055

TJ and Allison Coughenour 515-290-8905

Delaney Rife • Kennedy Rife

Jack Rife

515-974-9600

Emma Mach

563-260-8771

Tyler Mach • Jessica Mach

Mike Sorensen and Family Box 221, Greenfield, IA 50849 Mike 641-745-7949

mikelpi@yahoo.com

www.mikesorensenfamily.com

Craig and Denise Amos Indianola, Iowa 515-961-5847

515-238-9852 Cell cdamos@msn.com

www.amosherefordfarm.com

Heidt Family

3388 240th St.

Lockridge, IA 52635

Cell 608-574-2309

INDIANA

328 Fowken 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

Toby and Debby Dulworth 2492 S. Kirkman Rd. LaCenter, KY 42056 270-224-2993

dogwood@brtc.net

https://dogwoodherefords.com

Jon Ray

75 Salem Ridge Rd. Brooksville, KY 41004 606-782-1737

jhrmhr2@yahoo.com

Jody Standley 919-291-4212

Kim Prestwood 828-320-7317

84 Austin Farm Lane Clayton, NC 27520

Breeding Polled

David and Paula Parker

129 Banks Rd.

Bradyville, TN 37026

615-765-5359

615-765-7260 Fax

David cell 615-464-7008

dplp@dtccom.net

www.dkmfarms.com

770-778-3367

3432

Keene Murphy

770-355-2192

Danny Miller

4850 Caldwell Ridge Rd. Knifley, KY 42753 270-465-6984

jmsfarm@msn.com

www.jmspolledherefords.com

Ben, Jane, Lincoln Clifford

Noah and Shelby Wright

3459 KY Hwy. 1284 E. Cynthiana, KY 41031

Ben 859-421-7902

Lincoln 859-954-0102

Clifford Hereford Farms

Bobby and Brenda Wells

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

Herefords for more than half a century.