The voice of the American Hereford Association | March 2025
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Very seldom has a bull shown this much power plus this much marbling. This combined with his excellent fertility and udder quality makes him a truly unique bull! You really must see Stampede in person to fully appreciate his bone, body depth, shape from behind and width of top. Stampede’s dam, 219K, is our record selling female and she is an ideal young cow as you could ask for with an impeccable udder.
Stampede has all the ingredients to make a very positive impact on Hereford cattle and the beef industry!
Semen will be available this spring on a first come first serve basis. Only 500 straws will be offered on Stampede for the lifetime of the bull. $300/Straw with a 10 straw minimum.
in the Sooner State Cattlemen and women from across the U.S. gathered on the Oklahoma red dirt Jan. 8-11, 2025 for the fifth annual Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. As judges sorted junior heifers, pens, bulls and females, exhibitors and spectators buzzed with excitement. The Super Barn Sale Arena again hosted the Hereford Night in OKC — one of the highest-grossing sales since the inaugural event. Breeders presented 506 head of Hereford cattle throughout the four-day exhibition.
Tenure of Teamwork Joe Rickabaugh retires after 25 years of service.
Global Hereford Values World Hereford Conference comes to America in October. — by Riley
and Wes
74 Baldies Top Denver Commercial Sale Hereford-sired F1 replacements lead the way.
Hereford Champions Selected on the Hill Historic Stadium Arena hosts its last Hereford show.
Measure and Flex
Planned adaptive spring grazing optimizes use of cool-season annuals. — by Laura Nelson
Cover photo: “Bronze for the Best,” by Sydnee Shive, taken at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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World’s Perspective
by Sydnee Shive
Making History
January starts off an exciting year.
“It’s truly a great set of cattle. But I think more importantly, us as breeders and commercial people, it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. It’s a great time to be in the cattle business in America.”
sshive@hereford.org.
Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa — past American Hereford Association (AHA) president — shared that sentiment before he and fellow judges selected the champion pen-of-three females at the Cattlemen’s Congress. His words reflect historically high cattle prices as U.S. cattle numbers search for a bottom, even as demand for Hereford genetics increases, all underpinned by strong consumer beef demand.
Hereford breeders and enthusiasts kicked off 2025 by selling nearly $1.8 million worth of Hereford genetics through eight days of the Cattlemen’s Congress and National Western Stock Show (NWSS). Year after year, sales at these events bring Hereford enthusiasts together for the best of what the breed has to offer. Between Hereford Eve in OKC, Hereford Night in OKC and the National Western Hereford Sale, excitement was high. The National Hereford Sale — Hereford Night in OKC — averaged $19,878 on 27.50 lots. Herefords in the Yards at the NWSS averaged $19,302 on 43 lots, and Hereford Eve in OKC grossed $388,250 on semen, embryos and flushes.
Additionally, amongst the Angus, Red Angus, SimAngus and Balancer females sold in the NWSS Maternal Merit Sale, F1 black baldies brought $4,267 per head and red baldies averaged $4,075, topping the groups of heifers.
Last year was a historic one for the Hereford breed, too. The constant work of breeders and the AHA to push Hereford to new heights is certainly paying off. In 2024, Hereford bulls averaged almost $7,000 — $6,964 to be exact. After glancing through a few
years’ worth of Hereford World issues, it’s one of the highest averages I could find, and the highest since 2015’s figure of $6,843. This number is calculated using sale reports printed in the magazine throughout the calendar year.
As Goehring also said in his comments: “Keep the knife sharp, and keep them good. Herefords are in an excellent position in the marketplace.”
In this issue
March Hereford World features coverage from the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and the NWSS in Denver. Between the two shows, 871 cattle were exhibited. Cattlemen’s Congress coverage begins on Page 40, and NWSS results begin on Page 74 with the Maternal Merit Sale recap.
Joe Rickabaugh, longtime AHA director of seedstock marketing, wrapped up 25 years of service to the Hereford breed on Jan. 31. It’s difficult to express just how much Joe has influenced the Hereford breed and its people since his first day in February 1999. Joe is truly one-of-a-kind; his story is featured on Page 26.
The AHA is extremely excited to host the World Hereford Conference (WHC) and accompanying tours in conjunction with the Annual Membership Meeting and Educational Forums in October. We plan to feature the WHC in each issue of Hereford World leading up to the event; our first installment is on Page 34.
Lastly, the annual Sales Digest in Review is on Page 102. Through 211 sales reported by field representatives in Hereford World and Baldy Advantage, more than 7,300 Hereford bulls averaged $6,964.
If the rest of 2025 is anything like January, Hereford is in for a historic year.
Sydnee Shive is the managing editor of Hereford World. She can be reached at
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive vice president
Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org
Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement
Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org
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Powering Ahead Breed Focus
by Jack Ward
Hereford stands out again and again.
Cattle market optimism surged to start the year with historically high cattle prices, including fed cattle topping $200 per hundredweight. Buyers bid aggressively to acquire dwindling supplies of calves and feeders. The recent USDA Cattle report points to more of the same with the beef cow herd contracting again last year and no pipeline of replacement heifers to supercharge expansion.
Optimism shone even brighter for Hereford breeders with multiple examples of growing demand and sales off to an extraordinarily strong start. Over the span of eight days in January, Hereford genetics commanded more than $1.7 million dollars in three sales. Hereford Night in OKC — the National Hereford Sale — averaged $19,878 on 27.50 lots ($546,450). Herefords in the Yards at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) averaged $19,302 on 43 lots ($830,000). Hereford Eve in OKC grossed $388,250 on semen, embryos and flushes.
By the way, many of the exhibitors in the stout pen and carload show at the NWSS consigned to the National Western Hereford sale.
Hereford influence also rose to the top with F1 black and red baldies dominating prices in the Best of the Best Maternal Merit Sale in the NWSS Wagner Equipment Co. Auction Arena, which featured 98 bred replacement heifers, four other breed and breed crosses and six reputation programs.
Hermes Livestock of Colorado had the top two high-selling lots, 12 head of F1 black baldies that averaged $4,350 across two lots, compared to the overall sale average of $3,966 (see page 74 for other highlights). Kevin Murnin, American Hereford Association (AHA) field representative shared the merits of Hereford-influenced females before the sale. The Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival, supported by the AHA,
rounded out the day. Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) tri-tip was named the People’s Choice for the second year in a row.
Cattlemen’s Congress hosted its first commercial female sale this year. It grossed more than $2 million, highlighted by a number of Herefordinfluenced lots.
Crowds and enthusiasm teemed at shows during Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and the NWSS, with incredible depth and quality displayed in open, junior and pen and carload shows. Exhibitors are commended for their amazing cattle and efforts.
We saw the largest crowd ever at the Cattlemen’s Congress pen show. Once again, the AHA served CHB ribeye sandwiches to all who attended. The ticket to lunch came with a chance to win a chute donated by our great friends at WW Livestock Systems. We thank them for their ongoing support.
Thanks to Joe
Celebrating Joe Rickabaugh’s retirement was a standout memory of Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Hereford Sale. Since Joe has served as lead and sale manager for the national sale, Hereford breeders have sold cattle grossing nearly $8 million.
After 25 years of an incredible career supporting the AHA membership and leading Hereford Publications Inc., along with the AHA field staff, Joe has decided to enjoy more quality time with family, some extra fishing and hunting trips, and work on the family farm. All of us will miss him, but we are so happy that we were able to work alongside him for so long to learn from him and enjoy his friendship.
As Joe retires, we are excited to welcome Kane Aegerter into this position. We can’t wait to see him expand on the tremendous foundation Joe established.
Jack Ward is the executive vice president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at jward@hereford.org.
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to all buyers, bidders and those joining us online and in the seats at our recent Foundations for the Future Bull Sale AND supporters of the Walker program at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. We sincerely appreciate your confidence.
TENNESSEE RIVER MUSIC • Fort Payne, Alabama purchased pick of our spring 2025 ET calves at the Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale.
NICK PFELDER • California purchased our frozen embryos at the Hereford Eve Frozen Genetics Sale
Proof-positive Momentum Performance Matters
by Shane Bedwell
Genetic diversity expands opportunity.
Prolonged, historically high cattle prices are welcomed by cow-calf producers who continue to face input costs at the upper end of history. Based on Hereford sales so far this year, many of these producers are investing some of their extra revenue in genetics that add and leverage value. More Hereford bulls are selling and at higher average prices, proving increased demand.
This is the continuation of the trend that emerged a couple of years ago as more commercial producers began embracing the proven benefits of maternal heterosis by breeding straight black and straight red cows to Hereford bulls, building long-coveted F1 black baldy and red baldy calves.
The demand shift underscores the power of peer proof. It’s difficult for folks with straightbred cattle to ignore the improved fertility, higher breed-up and easy-handling nature of baldy replacements they consistently see in neighboring herds using Hereford genetics. Then, there’s the added pounds of feeder calf weaning weight.
Never doubt the power of a customer success story. You never know which one will serve as the tipping point for the next commercial producer to try a Hereford bull.
Likewise, there is no overlooking the premiums buyers typically pay for baldy replacement females and feeder cattle. Hereford breeders and reputation commercial users of Hereford genetics have offered deep, stout sets of baldy replacements to start 2025. It is incredibly powerful for producers to see the premiums these heifers command, as they often top sales, while providing added market opportunity.
Keep in mind the broader marketing avenue provided by the growing number of Hereford-influenced sales. You will find them at Hereford.org/ commercial/marketplace. You will also find free feeder calf and replacement heifer listings at the same location.
Broad and deep
Moreover, Hereford breeders continue to demonstrate the increased selection accuracy available to current and prospective Hereford bull buyers across a wide range of genetics.
Consider the top 10 sires, in terms of progeny registered with the American Hereford Association in 2024 (Table 1). They represent a powerful group of semiyoung bulls that mostly excel in multiple traits, while supporting or extending breed averages (Table 2). They also illustrate the genetic diversity enabling use in most any industry production scenario — impressive.
Keep up the good work, and keep them sound.
Table 1: Top 10 sires for AHA registrations — 2024
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. Average expected progeny difference percentile rank of top 10 bulls
Get Ready to Register Member Service
by Laura Kouba
It’s time to start thinking about registering spring calves. When a calf’s registration forms are missing required information, the calf’s registration is placed on hold until the correct information or data is provided by the breeder. Keep the following tips in mind to ensure the registration process goes smoothly and quickly.
Registration tips
First, you must have an active, up-to-date membership with the American Hereford Association (AHA) in order to register calves. This means your annual membership has been renewed and your member service fee has been billed.
The conception date (or embryo recovery date, for embryo transfer [ET] calves) determines the breeder of the calf, and the owner of the cow at the time of birth determines the calf’s original owner.
When registering ET calves, a recipient dam can only be entered if the recip cow is a registered Hereford dam. If it is a commercial dam, that field must be left blank.
Whoever owns the dam at the time of birth must register the calf. If a calf is purchased at the side of the dam, the original owner of the calf must register the calf and transfer it to the new owner. If the dam has been transferred recently, pay close attention to the transfer date of the dam, to determine who should register the calf.
There can be only one breeder listed for an animal. There cannot be multiple breeders listed. If the dam is multiply owned, pay close attention to which owner is listed as the breeder. You can choose to change who is listed as the breeder between the owners, but it must be one of the owners of the dam at the time of conception.
the time a calf is born, the calf can only be registered in one of the original dam owner’s names. If the calf needs to be registered to all the owners that are listed for the dam, the calf must be registered to one owner, and then transferred to all owners that should be listed on the calf’s papers.
Tattoos are a requirement at the time of registration. It is not required in both ears, but the calf must be tattooed in at least one ear, and that tattoo must be reported to AHA at the time of registration. The tattoo is up to you, the breeder; but remember, the tattoo must be a combination of numbers and/or letters only — no symbols can be used in the tattoos.
The herd ID of the calf must be unique to each individual calf. No two animals in the same herd can have the same herd ID. An easy way to do this is simply make the herd ID the same as the animal’s tattoo. This is common practice with most breeders.
based on the age of the calf when it is submitted for registration. Remember, registering your calves electronically — either through MyHerd or imported files from Herd Management programs (CattleMax or GEM) — saves you money. See the table for calf registration rates.
Happy to help
Having trouble navigating MyHerd? Visit Hereford.org/member-services to view more than 20 tutorials that show you the ins and outs of MyHerd or contact AHA customer service at 816-842-3757. To sign up for MyHerd, email your member number to myherd@hereford.org.
Laura Kouba is the records supervisor and education and information services coordinator of the American Hereford Association. She can be reached at lkouba@hereford.org.
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What’s New?
Association News and Events
“What’s New?” is a column designed to keep you in the know about Hereford happenings. You can sign up for Hereford Headlines, an electronic newsletter distributed the first Friday of each month by the American Hereford Association (AHA) highlighting Hereford news and events. You can also receive the Bald Faced Bottom Line, a commercially-focused electronic newsletter sent the third Friday of each month. To subscribe to these free newsletters, send an email to outreach@hereford.org. Archived issues are posted at Hereford.org.
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: Kevin Schultz (chairman) Haviland, Kan. 620-546-4570
kevin@sandhillfarms.com
Wyatt Agar (Northwest region) Thermopolis, Wyo. 307-921-8825
Fred Larson (Northeast region) Spring Valley, Wis. 715-495-0837 fredlarson@mac.com
Attend the 2025 World Hereford Conference
The AHA is eager to host the 2025 World Hereford Conference (WHC), accompanying tours and the Young Breeders Competition Oct. 23-26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Find event details at WorldHerefordConference. com and register before prices increase April 1.
Breed improvement adopted changes and initiatives
The Board reviewed suggestions presented by the DNA policy task force (Dave Bielema, Sam Shaw, Mark Cooper, Mark Squires and Charlie Boyd) and unanimously supported the following:
1. In addition to AI sires, all embryo transfer (ET) donor dams and walking sires born after Jan. 1, 2026, will be required to have a genomic profile completed at the AHA official lab and be fully parent verified and tested for all recognized genetic conditions.
2. The Board voted unanimously to purge all DNA samples starting Jan. 1, 2026, after the requested testing is complete. For other accepted DNA policy changes, please see Hereford.org/ Hereford-Handbook.
DNA sample storage policy
The AHA Board of Directors voted unanimously during the fall Board meeting to purge, starting on Jan. 1, 2026, all DNA samples submitted to AHA’s official lab on or before Dec. 31, 2024. The AHA Board has determined to offer members the opportunity to request a return of any sample that was submitted to the AHA official lab prior to Dec. 31, 2024. These requests must be made prior to Dec. 31, 2025, with the following understanding:
1. A member must submit a request for the DNA samples they would like to retrieve. Only samples that were originally submitted by a member will be returned.
2. The AHA does not guarantee a timeline for delivery of the samples after the request is made, and it is highly recommended that requests are only made on animals that have deceased and there is no other sample available, including semen.
3. The AHA does not guarantee that a sample can be found, or that there will be viable DNA available.
4. Please understand that DNA sample storage is different for each type of DNA (hair, blood card, TSU).
5. A fee will be charged for each sample that is requested to be returned. This fee will be determined from time to time by the AHA Board. At this time, the fee that has been established by AHA’s Board is $10 per sample plus packaging and shipping costs.
Moving forward, any DNA sample submitted after Jan. 1, 2025, the testing lab, in agreement with the AHA, will use the submitted sample for the purpose of conducting the testing requested by the member. After the initial testing is complete, the AHA, in agreement with the AHA official DNA testing lab, will store the remaining DNA for any additional testing that is available at the lab for a period of one year. After one year, the sample will be subject to disposition. There is no guarantee by the AHA or the AHA official lab that there will be any additional or viable DNA available from the submitted sample. It is understood that, while the AHA’s agreement with its official testing lab requires the testing lab to store the remaining DNA sample
for a period of one year, the AHA has no obligation or responsibility to do so or to make such remaining sample available to the member for subsequent testing or use.
Moving forward, the AHA would encourage any breeder to collect and store an additional sample if they deem necessary. Most frequently DNA types submitted and storage method:
1. Hair or blood cards. These types of samples can be stored in a dark, dry place at room temperature.
2. Semen — it can be thawed semen — but it is suggested to keep it frozen until a DNA test is needed.
3. TSUs can be stored (methods shared from Merck representative):
• The preferred method of storing is in a negative thaw cycle freezer, but they can be stored in a regular freezer.
• There has been success in storing them in a cool, dry place. Some have been stored this way for three years and are still viable.
• The biggest thing is to protect them from sunlight.
Sharing of ISAG/ICAR parentage markers
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the AHA Board adopted a policy to share ISAG/ICAR reduced panel parentage markers through a request submitted to the AHA from a World Hereford Council member, other breed associations or any AHA member. A fee, determined from time to time by the AHA Board of Directors, will be charged for any requests except for those from any World Hereford Council member. Currently, the fee for an AHA member is $10 for each animal requested.
Please contact AHA customer service with any questions or requests at (816) 842-3757 or records@hereford.org.
Hall of Fame/Hall of Merit nominations due May 5
Nominations for the AHA’s prestigious Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit are now open and due May 5. Deserving recipients for the 2025 induction will be honored at the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City in October.
The Hall of Fame honor recognizes Hereford breeders who have dynamically influenced the direction and advancement of the breed. The Hall of Merit commends individuals who have greatly influenced the cattle industry.
You may submit your nomination online by going to Hereford.org. You will find the nomination forms under the “About” tab. Contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org or 816-842-3757 for more information about submitting your nomination.
Century and Golden Breeder nominations due June 1
Celebrating generational Hereford breeders is a highlight during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference. The Century Breeder recognition honors families and operations in the Hereford business for 100 years. Golden Breeders recognizes those in the business for 50 years. You will find the nomination form at Hereford.org, along with a list of those previously recognized. For questions or more information, contact Emily Wood at ewood@hereford.org.
Youth
Spring scholarship applications due April 15
The Hereford Youth Foundation of America and National Hereford Women team up each spring to offer various scholarships and prestigious junior awards that will be presented at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), held this year in Louisville, Ky. Applications are due April 15, and they can be found online at: Hereford.org/youth/ scholarship-opportunities.
Save the date: 2025 NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Field Day
The 2025 National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout Field Day will be April 11-12 at HRC Feed Yards LLC in Scott City, Kan. To find more information, view the schedule and RSVP, visit Hereford.org. The Shootout Field Day is open to all.
Sale of Champions March 5
The Sale of Champions will be March 5 on AgSaleDay.com. Sale proceeds help ensure the JNHE is funded each year and provides 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 updates on the NJHA on Facebook.
U.S. Applications for Young Breeders Competition due April 15
As part of WHC, each country sponsors teams of young people to compete in the Young Breeders Competition. Contests, like cattle evaluation, fitting and exhibition, meat and carcass evaluation, public speaking and general beef industry knowledge, make up the event. Applications from prospective U.S. team members are due by April 15. Keep in mind applicants must be 18-26 years old. The application and more details are available at HerefordYouthFoundation. submittable.com.
CHB Named People’s Choice — Again 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.
Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) tri-tip was named People’s Choice of the premium beef brands offered at the prestigious Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival Jan. 15 during the National Western Stock Show in Denver. It was the second consecutive year CHB earned the acclaim, this year besting offerings from three other brands, including tenderloin and brisket.
Approximately 400 attended the event, which is designed to bridge the gap between agricultural production and the public.
“The goal is to invite the downtown Denver crowd that doesn’t necessarily connect agriculture with where their food comes from,” explains Tayler VanWinkle, superintendent of the event. Producers also attend the Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival, but she says the majority of attendees hail from the Denver municipality.
Moreover, judging by the number of people lined up to take pictures of the display cattle entering the Hutchinson Events Center in the Denver Yards — including Hereford — it’s not a stretch to think many were seeing live cattle for the first time in their lives.
“For the most part, consumers give little thought to where their food comes from, and they tend to take for granted the time, know-how, science and labor that goes into raising the high-quality beef that shows up on their tables,” explains Ernie Davis, CHB president and CEO.
Along with providing the public with premium fare, VanWinkle emphasizes there’s an educational component to each event, such as
sharing where different beef cuts are located on the carcass and the temperature for various degrees of doneness.
“The Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival was a fantastic display of outstanding cattle and beef from pasture to plate. It brought together ranchers, wine growers, culinary professionals and the public for an educational event and celebration,” Davis says. “This festival was a celebration of our beef heritage, and we had a chance to show off Certified Hereford Beef.”
While the American Hereford Association (AHA) has done a phenomenal job demonstrating and promoting the Certified Hereford Beef advantage to industry, Davis explains most consumers have never heard of CHB.
“We know CHB delivers a consistently excellent eating experience. AHA ranchers and our business partners are urging us to broadcast our compelling story
and develop a smart go-to-market campaign to ignite consumer demand,” Davis says. “In the age of digital, connecting in the real world is really important. This Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival was a great reminder of the power of building relationships, hands-on experience and tasting of our CHB product.”
VanWinkle describes the festival’s atmosphere as electric, given the excitement of those who attend.
Close your eyes and see the old stockyards, the Stadium Arena that hosted its last shows this year, as well as friends made and met. VanWinkle believes those are the kinds of memories being etched for those who attend the festival.
For more information about Certified Hereford Beef, visit CertifiedHerefordBeef.com or email info@herefordbeef.org
Attendees of the National Western’s Stockyards Beef and Wine Festival voted Certified Hereford Beef® tri-tip People’s Choice for the second year in a row.
Join Today Hereford Women
by Rosie Katzenberger
Kickstart 2025 by becoming a member of the National Hereford Women (NHW). Now is the time to renew your membership; or if you’ve never been a member before, this would be a great time to join our outstanding organization. Being a member of the NHW gives you access to the premier leadership organization representing women in the Hereford breed. The NHW membership is proud to support the Hereford breed, serving as a resource for Certified Hereford Beef®, coordinating with the American Hereford Association, Hereford Youth Foundation of America and the National Junior Hereford Association.
We are a group of like-minded women who are passionate about the Hereford industry. With one national organization for all women involved in the Hereford breed, NHW is affiliated with state Hereford women organizations comprised of horned, polled and combined memberships. By doing so NHW serves the same role previously filled by the American Hereford Women and National
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Organization of Poll-ettes. You’re invited to join us in our mission to promote Hereford cattle, provide leadership and educational opportunities for Hereford women and youth, and educate cattle breeders and consumers about Hereford cattle.
The membership year is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 with membership renewals beginning the first of each year, but memberships are welcome at any time during the year. Annual dues are $20, and a lifetime membership is $400. Paying membership dues in the early part of the year greatly helps the NHW with financial planning for upcoming yearly activities, while also supporting the normal business costs of the organization throughout the year.
Join today to support our vision to do all things Hereford with an open mind, open heart and the passion to be successful. We welcome all Hereford enthusiasts to become active in Hereford programs, scholarships and activities.
by Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen
OFFICERS
AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
President: Beth Mansfield, Liberty, Tenn.
Vice president: Marlena Ballinger, Bluffton, Ohio
President-elect: Bellana Putz, Otley, Iowa
Secretary: Madison Katzenberger, Monroe, Wis
Treasurer: Melinda Watson, Flemingsburg, Ky 6196 Mt. Sterling Rd., Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Ex Officio: Sally Wingler, Christiana, Tenn.
DIRECTORS
Nikki Crumm, Anadarko, Okla.
Melanie Fishel, Barnardsville, N.C.
Brandi Murphree, Hamilton, Texas
Lindsay Jacobs, Millersville, Md.
Shelly McQuaig, Ila, Ga.
Elizabeth Crumm, Anadarko, Okla.
Rosie Katzenberger, Monroe, Wis.
To join and to learn more about the NHW, visit HerefordWomen.com or email nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com.
Representing the Hereford breed at the Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show was an incredible honor. In Oklahoma City, Okla., I witnessed the unwavering dedication of exhibitors and breeders and even experienced my first snowfall. It was truly a magical week. Then, in Denver, Colo., we bid farewell to an era as Herefords graced Stadium Arena for the last time. The emotion in that historic space, surrounded by the Hereford family, was overwhelming. These experiences reaffirmed my love for the Hereford breed, its dedication, tradition and strong sense of community. I am deeply grateful for the memories made, the connections forged and the opportunity to celebrate this remarkable breed’s legacy.
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Ensuring the Future Foundation’s Focus
by Sam Birdsall
Thanks to the generosity of countless donors, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) winter fundraising season was remarkably strong, culminating with $247,000 contributed during December’s Hereford Season of Giving campaign. This annual initiative is a cornerstone of HYFA’s efforts to help develop growth and leadership in the next generation of Hereford breeders through the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA). HYFA donors also support Hereford Research Foundation efforts aimed at continuous breed improvement.
The impact of contributions to this campaign cannot be overstated, as they directly support the future of Hereford youth, empowering them to achieve their goals and advance the breed.
Sale of Champions
As the NJHA moves forward into the spring season, members are already hard at work preparing for another marquee event: the Sale of Champions, which will take place on March 5.
The Sale of Champions serves as a key fundraiser to support the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) held each July — an event recently recognized as the “Best of the Barns Junior National” by the Sullivan Supply’s Best of the Barns contest. This online auction features premier lots donated by some of the nation’s top breeders, including frozen genetics, such as embryos and semen. Many of the genetics offered hail from recent champions, making the Sale of Champions a must-watch event for Hereford enthusiasts nationwide.
The 2024 Sale of Champions set a high bar for success, grossing a record-setting $100,000 in support of the 25th JNHE, held in Grand Island, Neb. The funds raised ensured that the NJHA could
deliver on its promise of hosting an unforgettable event — dubbed “The Grand Daddy of ’Em All”— in celebration of 25 years of the JNHE. Thanks to the unwavering support of sellers, buyers and partners, the NJHA created a memorable experience for attendees while showcasing the best of Hereford genetics and community.
This year, the NJHA hopes to build on that momentum. Hosted again on Sale Day, the NJHA is pulling out all the stops to make March 5 a must-view event. Breeders and buyers alike are encouraged to participate and make their mark. The funds raised through the Sale of Champions contribute to the success of the JNHE, ensuring it remains a premier showcase for the Hereford breed and a vital educational and networking opportunity for participants.
As the countdown to the auction begins, NJHA’s social media channels will continue to provide updates on the lots available for bidding. Prospective buyers are encouraged to follow the NJHA on Facebook and Instagram, as well as Sale Day’s platforms, for previews and information about this year’s exciting offering.
While March promises to be an exciting month for NJHA, the organization’s efforts are part of a year-round commitment to supporting youth and advancing the Hereford breed. The funds raised through initiatives like Season of Giving and the Sale of Champions enable the NJHA to host world-class events, provide scholarships and deliver educational programs that continue to build a pipeline of future leaders.
Mark your calendars for March 5, and join the NJHA in supporting the Sale of Champions. Whether you’re a seasoned breeder, a firsttime buyer or simply a Hereford
President Ray Ramsey 317-462-7122, rayramsey77@gmail.com
Vice President George Sprague 541-465-2188, gks@bar1ranch.com
Bruce Everhart 317-407-3618, bruceeverhart56@gmail.com
Director of youth activities Amy Cowan 816-842-3757, acowan@hereford.org
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enthusiast, your participation makes a difference. Together, we can ensure that the Hereford breed and its young leaders continue to grow and succeed for generations to come.
Looking ahead
The 2025 JNHE, “Live from Louisville,” is shaping up to be another extraordinary event. As one of the most anticipated gatherings on the Hereford calendar, JNHE brings together breeders, families and youth from across the country for a week of competition, camaraderie and learning. Events like these are made possible by the tireless dedication of NJHA members, the generosity of donors and the enthusiastic participation of the Hereford community.
Youth Movement
by Matt Bruns
Upcoming Opportunities
The Hereford breed and National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members have certainly made their mark on the industry since the beginning of 2025. NJHA members’ participation and representation at both the
Cattlemen’s Congress and National Western Stock Show were an exciting and monumental way to start the year. Now, it’s time to prepare for an even better spring and seize the many opportunities available to NJHA members.
The NJHA board is hard at work preparing for a multitude of events and programs offered this spring to ensure that the members of our association are equipped with the tools they need to be successful.
Hereford breeders from around the globe while showcasing American Hereford breeders and our youth.
The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) focuses on ways to develop the next generation of Hereford breeders, such as providing scholarship and educational opportunities.
More than $200,000 in scholarships are offered each year to provide financial support for NJHA members to reach their educational goals. These awards recognize the hard work young people have put into their individual development and guarantee a brighter future for the agricultural community and our breed. Whether you have applied for the spring scholarships in the past or if this is your first time, preparing and reviewing your application can make all the difference. Applications for spring HYFA scholarships are due April 15. The chosen recipients will be recognized at the 2025 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo in Louisville, Ky., July 12-18.
Young Breeders Competition
The World Hereford Conference (WHC) provides a rare and exciting opportunity for NJHA and young American Hereford Association (AHA) members. This event takes place once every four years at different host countries, and it’s coming to Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 22-26, 2025, in conjunction with the AHA Annual Meeting and National Hereford Show at the American Royal Livestock Show. This conference will welcome
As part of WHC, a Young Breeders Competition will take place at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., and at the American Royal. Countries may sponsor a team of young people to compete in events such as cattle evaluation, fitting and exhibition, meat and carcass evaluation, public speaking and general beef industry knowledge. Team USA will showcase the best our country has to offer, and we are hopeful to sponsor two teams for this global competition in conjunction with WHC.
HYFA is proud to offer eight travel scholarships for U.S. team members. Scholarships will cover contest registration fees, lodging, travel expenses and meals throughout the duration of the Young Breeders Competition. Special thanks go to the OXO World Traveler Scholarship Fund and the newly established Cottonwood Springs Farm Global Education and Leadership Grants program.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18–26 years old (not older than 26 years or younger than 18 on the first day of the competition). Applicants should have multiple years of experience in the beef industry, and a well-rounded knowledge of the competition categories. Applications are due April 15 and are available at HerefordYouthFoundation. submittable.com. The final teams will be announced at the 2025 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo.
If you do not wish to compete but still want to attend the WHC and accompanying tours and events, you can learn more at WorldHerefordConference.com. We hope our NJHA members will make the most of these opportunities and take advantage of these once-in-a-lifetime experiences. A year like 2025 is unique, don’t let these moments slip through your fingers.
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July 12-18, 2025Louisville, Ky.
*Tentative Schedule
SATURDAY, JULY 12
2 p.m.
6 p.m.
Gates open for tack trailers to arrive and set up in barns
Cattle may arrive into tie-outs through the night West Wing
SUNDAY, JULY 13
7 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - Noon 10
2
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
NJHA Board and Candidate Orientation Breakfast
Hereford Bowl Check-In & Written Test
Tattoo checks begin in each barn
All cattle must be in barns at this time
Cattle Paper Check-In
Advanced & Illustrated Speech Contest
Steer weights declared electronically by this time
National Hereford Women’s Queen’s Orientation
NJHA Meet-Up #1 - Powered by SureChamp®
Meet the Candidate Social & Delegate Forum
State Group Photos
Opening Ceremonies
JNHE Tailgate Party
HYFA’s Live 5K Race
MONDAY, JULY 14
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
11 a.m.
1 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
Judging Contest Check-In & Orientation
Judging Contest
*Oral Reasons Contest to immediately follow
National Hereford Queen’s Tea
NJHA Meet-Up #2 - Powered by SureChamp®
Hereford Bowl Buzzer Round (start with junior division)
Sullivan Supply Stock Show University
Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest
Future Professionals Contest Interviews
Bridging the Gap College & Career Fair
TUESDAY, JULY 15
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
W3 & W4
W5 - W7
W10
W3 & W4
W1 & W2
State Group of 3 & 5 Classes
Sullivan Supply National Showmanship Contest
Senior, Intermediate & Senior Finals
Junior & Peewee
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
7 a.m.
9 a.m.
NJHA Membership Update, Breakfast & New Board Election
Bred-and-Owned Show
Cow-Calf Pairs, Bred-and-Owned Females, Produce of Dam Steer Show followed by Bred-and-Owned Bulls
THURSDAY, JULY 17
7:30 a.m.
6 p.m. Owned Female Show
HYFA Scholarship, Awards & Maroon Jacket Ceremony
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
West Hall A & B
West Hall A & B
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
West Hall Meeting Rooms
W3 & W4
Broadbent Arena
West Hall
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
W15 & W16
W5 - W10
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
Ring 1
Ring 2
W1 & W2
Broadbent Arena
Ring 1
Ring 2
*Buckle and Awards Ceremony honoring CHB Cooking Challenge, Photo & Poster Contests, prior to selection of the Bred-and-Owned Top Five.
Broadbent Arena
Broadbent Arena
*Buckle and Awards Ceremony honoring Future Professionals, Speech and Judging Contests, will follow the selection of the Division 3 Polled Females.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
7:30 a.m. Conclusion of Owned Female Show
Broadbent Arena
*Buckle and Awards Ceremony recognizing Herdsman of the Year, Walter and Joe Lewis High Point Senior, GKB Super States, Golden Pitchfork and the Bob Norton Excellence Award will be held prior to the champion drives.
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Tenure of Teamwork
Joe Rickabaugh retires after 25 years of service.
by Katie Maupin Miller
If you ask Joe Rickabaugh about the folks who have worked for him through his time at the American Hereford Association (AHA), he will quickly point out that his coworkers worked with him not for him. Joe led the AHA field staff and Hereford Publications Inc. from the trenches rather than the helm. He rowed rather than just steered the ship.
In the decades that retired AHA fieldman John Meents traveled with Joe to national shows and sales, he never beat him out of bed. The duo often shared a hotel room on the road, and no matter how early Meents’ alarm would blare, he’d find Joe already wide awake, reviewing the details for the day or answering emails.
Joe expected the field and show staff to also be up and at ’em. This meant that if the show was slated to start at 8 a.m., the AHA staff reporting to Joe would be expected to roll into the barn around 6 a.m. But regardless of the time Joe told the crew to be at the barn, he would be there beside them.
Joe never asked someone to do what he wouldn’t do himself. It was one of his greatest strengths in his 25 years with the Association, most of which were spent as the director of seedstock marketing. Under his tutelage, several breed- and industry-changing staff cut their teeth in the marketing business. Joe could easily advise them because he had done it himself.
“Number one, Joe sets an example,” says Justin Stout, livestock auctioneer and marketer. “To oversee field staff, you have to know what makes a good fieldman, and he learned from the best. He knows what it takes to make a good publication and field staff, and between his work ethic and ability ringside working sales, he gives his team something they can aspire to.”
Previous AHA fieldman and current American Angus Association director of field and member services, Levi Landers, echoes that sentiment.
“You always wanted to work hard when you were around Joe,” he says. “He has a calm and honest approach to dealing with members. He treated every member the same, and he treated all his employees with fairness. He always backed up the decisions they made.”
The beginnings
Originally a farm kid from Greeley, Kan., Joe enjoyed 4-H and FFA. He attended Fort Scott Community College and Kansas State University, where he sorted livestock on the collegiate team
before graduating with a degree in agricultural education. Joe entered the field rather than the classroom. He joined the Kansas Livestock Association in 1982, where he spent time in the field before landing in the main office in Topeka, Kan. For 13 years, Joe helped Kansas cattlemen and women market their stock. For the next three years, Joe worked with Genetics Plus, a company specializing in marketing bred heifers.
It was this experience that he brought to the AHA when sitting executive vice president Craig Huffhines tapped Joe to join the Association staff. When Joe officially joined the AHA on Feb. 4, 1999, he brought not only his valuable
buyers to grab onto breeding pieces that could help them move the needle.
“Before Joe got involved, the Iowa Beef Expo was in danger of not putting on a sale anymore,” recalls Stout. “They were always at the bottom of the breed sales every year, but with Joe hand picking the stock or the cattle that are in that Hereford sale, the Hereford sale has become the top-performing breed sale at the Iowa Beef Expo.”
The Hereford breed is great, but the breeders are greater. — Joe Rickabaugh
before. He took notes and continuously refined and
From pulling together consignments for national sales to cooking Certified Hereford Beef® tri-tip for event attendees — heck, even growing heirloom tomatoes — Joe always did his best, and that commitment to excellence was contagious.
While his commitment to marketing Hereford cattle always shone ringside, the sales that he managed really highlighted Joe’s talents as a marketeer. The National Sale and Ladies of the Royal reached new heights under his watchful eye, and his eye for quality cattle set a new standard for the breeder consignment sales he was involved with. Joe made it his mission to ensure the quality of these sales from the top of the sale order through the last calf in the ring. He would go out into the field and hand-pick sale offerings for breeders to highlight the very best of their genetics and for
Bill Goehring, Iowa Hereford breeder and past AHA Board president, had a front-row seat to Joe’s influence, not only on the Iowa Beef Expo sale and the rising demand for Hereford genetics in his state, but also Joe’s impact on his own operation. Around the time Joe was tapped to help revitalize the Iowa Beef Expo’s Hereford sale and its offering, he began visiting with Goehring about consigning cattle. Together, they selected one of the first pairs to be sold at the Expo, which was a novel idea at the time. Last year, about a dozen pairs went through that sale ring, and Joe was a driving force in selecting them.
For Goehring and many breeders, Joe’s influence on their operations stretches beyond buying and selling stock to driving breed improvement.
“Joe has an uncanny leadership ability,” Goehring says. “It lets him lead the group and work with staff. He can work with state associations and individual breeders, too. That charisma and that ability to lead people in the direction that is beneficial to them. Gosh, he is so good at helping.”
Goehring considers Joe not only a friend, but also a sounding board for ideas and an invaluable set of eyes in the field.
“Because of his ability to view cattle and have a good understanding of my program, he sees what you’re trying to do, and helps you formulate a plan,” he says. “If I’m looking to change genetics or a genetic emphasis, he can find an continued on page 28 ....
Joe Rickabaugh, retiring AHA director of seedstock marketing, laughs with incoming AHA director of seedstock marketing Kane Aegerter during the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City.
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animal in the country or at a sale that will make it work. He is good with a checkbook and very keen with his eye.”
Connecting buyers and sellers was always one of Joe’s favorite parts of his role with AHA. He has the utmost respect for Hereford breeders, many of which rely on the breed to carve out their living full-time and all of which have worked hard through the last couple of decades to make the bald-faced breed an irrefutable genetic improvement tool for commercial cattlemen.
“That’s been a fun part; I always try to help people out and find them new buyers. A fieldman’s job is to put people together — gaining the trust of buyers — that is a huge part of the fieldman’s job to do that, but it is the responsibility of breeders to maintain that contact,” Joe says. “It is a people’s business first, as you know.”
road working sales, Joe would still be one of the first to arrive at the AHA office to start the week after his one-way commute of more than one hour.
“Joe always honors his commitments,” Landers says. “When Joe said he was going to be there, he would be there. That is huge these days. When somebody commits to so much, it can be easy to back out at the last minute, but Joe won’t. Whether it is in California or Canada, if Joe says he is going to be there, he will be there.”
Trying to quantify how many miles he put on Buick town cars is nearly as impossible to calculate as how many ice cream cones or bags of candy Joe handed out to junior exhibitors over the years — sometimes after a friendly coinflip ringside.
He was a staple in the Hereford barn and sale ring because breeders across the country trusted him with their marketing needs and knew they could count on him to get the job done.
— Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation
Joe has always emphasized the people side of the field representative’s role, which was a philosophy of both AHA executive vice presidents he worked
“He was a staple in the Hereford barn and sale ring because breeders across the country trusted him with their marketing needs and knew they could count on him to get the job done,” says Amy Cowan, AHA director of youth activities and foundation. “He was a mentor and friend to many.”
Family ties
Family, coworkers and Hereford breeders celebrated Joe Rickabaugh’s 25 years with the American Hereford Association during Cattlemen’s Congress.
national show, and when the final show was over, he’d immediately go to bed and be sick for a couple of days. He put everything he had into those shows and made them successful for breeders.”
For Joe’s family, that meant he wasn’t always there for sporting events, family dinners, etc. His wife, Tracey, juggled her job as a schoolteacher and librarian while raising their three kids: Drew, Chelsey and Cole.
“There were a number of family events that my wife covered while I was on the road, whether it be kids’ events or family events, in addition to taking care of the home front in a great way. She had a big job too, besides taking care of the kids, their activities and the house while I was going up and down the road, and I can’t thank her enough,” Joe says.
The Hereford community also considered him family. Joe was a ‘found’ family figure for many of the AHA staff. Bailey Clanton remembers joining the Association fresh out of college, and it was Joe who often took her under his wing. He guided her in her role as AHA national shows coordinator, encouraging her to work in a steady and meticulous fashion while remembering little things like her birthday. The latter often prompted Joe to plan impromptu celebrations during the National Western, the most memorable of which included a pinata during the Herdsman Party.
“Joe was always that reassuring friend and father figure,” Clanton says. “He wants everyone to do their best, and he’s always there to answer any questions.”
Everyone who worked with Joe felt a sense of family, from his genuine concern for his coworkers to the open and candid way he could help troubleshoot a problem to his armfuls of homegrown vegetables and preserves that were up for grabs in the break room.
Looking ahead
His garden is one of the many places Joe hopes to spend more time after his retirement. His acreage includes nine raised beds, which will soon be filling with seedlings. Various heirloom tomato seeds have already been dispersed to local greenhouses to get their start. Outside of the garden, Joe and Tracey’s responsibilities are limited to a barn cat with a selffeeder. That means the couple plans to spend a lot of time on the road. They have a list of places to travel from Wyoming and Montana to cities rich with American history like Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Pa., and Savannah, Ga.
As Landers says, “I hope he gets to stop by every one of those places he drove 80 miles an hour past on his way to a sale, whether it was a national park, monument or scenic river, and said, ‘Wouldn’t that be a nice place to stop?’”
Joe also hopes to stop by and spend time with friends to hunt and fish. He laughs when he talks about calling in many of the invites he received as his retirement drew near to fish or hunt with Hereford breeders around the country.
Most of all, Joe looks forward to spending time with family. “I’ve been able to go to some wrestling events that my grandson is just starting, and that is going to become a higher priority,” Joe says.
The AHA, its staff and its members are grateful for Joe being a part of their family, and Joe is grateful to have been a part of the breed’s journey.
“Just thanks for the opportunity,” he says. “It was a great journey, and I appreciate all those who made it possible. The Hereford breed is great, but the breeders are greater.”
Joe Rickabaugh and AHA national shows coordinator Bailey Clanton planned shows together for more than a decade and feel like family as much as coworkers.
Joe Rickabaugh always made time for young people in his 25 year career with AHA from lining up peewee showmen to helping ringside.
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Global Hereford Values
World Hereford Conference comes to America in October.
by Riley Greiten and Wes Ishmael
Cattle producers across the globe share more in common than otherwise. The ways of production differ, but the underlying goal of caring for land and cattle to help feed the world is the same. Likewise, beef cattle seedstock producers use similar tools to craft curve-bending genetics.
“In my travels around the world, it has been very interesting and inspiring to see the common opportunities and underlying passion for Hereford genetics, no matter the country,” explains Jack Ward, American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president.
Likewise, Larry Feeney, past CEO of the Irish Hereford Breed Society says, “There is, to a large extent, little difference in cattle breeders across the world. They are generally very happy to talk cattle and share information with others, in addition to welcoming people to view their stock.”
Feeney is currently secretary of the World Hereford Council, which was established in 1951. The first World Hereford Conference (WHC) was held that same year in England, Hereford’s birthplace, at Herefordshire and the West Midlands.
Since then, Hereford breeders from across the globe have gathered every four years for a WHC (except for the pandemic interruption), where they swap information about the breed’s ongoing evolution as it serves the beef industry. In 2025, the U.S. will host the WHC for the third time, in conjunction with the AHA Annual Meeting and Educational Forum and the American Royal. Specifically, the WHC takes place Oct. 23-26 in Kansas City, Mo., with breeder tours available before and after the conference.
Plan to be part of history
“We’ve been building this program for more than four years, and we’re really excited to share so much new information with our members and Hereford breeders from around the world,” says Shane Bedwell, AHA director of breed improvement and chief operations officer. “We’ll be sharing results from two large, multi-year research projects that we believe are going to help propel Hereford genetics forward globally for the next decades.”
Bedwell explains one project with the University of Illinois tracks the value of maternal heterosis across generations in Hereford-sired black baldy females, compared to commercial Angus females. He explains this industry-first comprehensive quantification and analysis holds great promise for commercial cow-calf producers here and abroad.
“While crossbreeding currently might be more common in North America than in other parts of the world, we’re excited to share with other countries the benefits of direct and maternal heterosis to the commercial sector,” Ward says.
The other project is pioneering cooperative research with Colorado State University and AgNext, which explores genetic differences for greenhouse gas emissions, its association with production efficiency and potential selection tools.
Feeney has attended the World Hereford Conference in eight different countries, learning from many cattle producers. As consumers across the globe level increased scrutiny on cattle production and its role in the environment, he says it is vital for producers to focus on efficiency and applicable new technologies.
At the first WHC in 1951, discussions varied from veterinary regulations to polled and horned cattle being registered in the same herd book. This year,
breeders will hear about a variety of topics, including sustainability and the role Hereford cattle play.
In 1951, attendees participated in herd tours, visiting herds in Herefordshire and the West Midlands region. This year, participants can attend a pre-tour in Big Sky Country, and two posttours — Sandhill Sights and Mountain Views and Southbound to Cowtown.
You can find the WHC schedule at WorldHerefordConference.com.
Spiral up
Amid new and shared information, the WHC often serves as a source of direction.
For instance, Craig Huffhines, former AHA executive vice president, was AHA director of Certified Hereford Beef®, when the U.S. last hosted the WHC in 1996.
The World Hereford Conference creates those relational connections, and it is just really important to have global relationships today, for bigger reasons than just Hereford cattle.
— Craig Huffhines, former AHA executive vice president
“I think what that 1996 conference did was put a spotlight on the end product and what the genetics were doing for the breed and for the industry,” Huffhines says. “We came out of that with a mission to change the composition of Hereford cattle.” He explains the conference pushed carcass quality standards for Hereford to the forefront.
Similarly, Stacy Sanders, AHA director of records, journeyed to Australia to attend the 14th annual WHC. His trip began with a meeting to discuss the founding of the Pan American Cattle Evaluation (PACE), comprised by Hereford breed registries in Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and the U.S. PACE provided its first genetic evaluation in 2009.
Sanders, who has also attended a WHC in Denmark, says the experience for those who attend is eye opening in terms of seeing how producers operate in other countries, exploring common opportunities and identifying new genetics.
“We have great genetics in the U.S., but in a lot of these other countries there are generally some genetics that might expand the gene pool in the U.S.,” Sanders says.
It’s all about perspective.
“The World Hereford Conference creates those relational connections, and it is just really important
WHC Hosts Young Breeders Competition
Added excitement comes to the World Hereford Conference in October with the Young Breeders Competition (YBC). It features teams of four young Hereford breeders, 18-26 years of age, nominated by World Herford Council member countries. Teams compete in events such as cattle evaluation, fitting and showmanship, meat and carcass evaluation, public speaking and general beef industry knowledge.
The YBC will take place Oct. 19-26 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., and at the American Royal, in Kansas City, Mo. The complete schedule is available at WorldHerefordConference.com.
Team USA applications close April 15
Team USA will showcase the best young people the U.S. has to offer during the Young Breeders Competition. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America has scholarships available for two teams. Scholarships will cover contest registration fees, lodging, travel expenses and meals throughout the duration of the competition.
Special thanks go to the OXO World Traveler Scholarship Fund and the newly established Cottonwood Springs Farm Global Education and Leadership Grants program.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18–26 years old (not older than 26 years or younger than 18 on the first day of the competition). Applicants should have multiple years of experience in the beef industry and a well-rounded knowledge base in the competition categories. Applications are due April 15 and are available at HerefordYouthFoundation.submittable.com. The final teams will be announced at the 2025 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo.
to have global relationships today, for bigger reasons than just Hereford cattle,” Huffhines explains. “We look forward to hosting our international friends and extending to them the same sort of gracious hospitality they afford to us,” Ward says.
OCTOBER 18–26, 2025
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More than 500 Hereford cattle show in Oklahoma City.
Cattlemen and women from across the U.S. gathered on the Oklahoma red dirt Jan. 8-11, 2025 for the fifth annual Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. As judges sorted junior heifers, pens, bulls and females, exhibitors and spectators buzzed with excitement. The Super Barn Sale Arena again hosted the Hereford Night in OKC — one of the highest-grossing sales since the inaugural event.
Breeders presented 506 head of Hereford cattle throughout the four-day exhibition.
Junior show
National Junior Hereford Association members kicked off the Hereford breed shows at Cattlemen’s Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Judge Parker Henley, Stillwater, Okla., sorted the 208 head of junior females in Oklahoma City.
Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, won the champion horned female banner with BR GKB RS Ruby L178 ET, while Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, showed the grand champion polled female, HAWK Markle 9L ET, at the national junior Hereford show.
Pen show
On Thursday, Jan. 9, Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa; Ryan Topp, Grace City, N.D.; and Tommy Mead, Midville, Ga., evaluated the Cattlemen’s Congress pen show entries. Hereford breeders exhibited a total of 44 cattle in six female pens, one pen-of-five bulls and seven pen-of-three bull entries.
In what has become an annual tradition, the American Hereford Association and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association partnered to serve Certified Hereford Beef® steak sandwiches during the pen show. A big thank you also goes to WW Manufacturing for donating a working chute for a drawing at the conclusion of the pen show.
Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., won the pen-offive bull show. B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, claimed the banner for the best pen-of-three bulls and received the annual Arlo Janssen Memorial Award. Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky., topped the pen-of-three female show.
Bull show
Hereford bulls hit the showring on Friday, Jan. 10. Brett Barber, Channing, Texas, and Bryden Barber, Perkins, Okla., sorted the 60-head show in Oklahoma City.
GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, won the horned bull show with C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET. In the polled bull show, Tennessee River Music Inc., Fort Payne, Ala., and Andrew and Suzanne Matheny, claimed top honors with ASM 405B Red Man 325L ET.
Hereford Night in OKC
On Jan. 10, the Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale took place in the Super Barn Sale Arena. When auctioneer Joe Goggins tapped his gavel for the final time, the sale grossed $546,450.
Lot 2, Boyd Pursuit 4032, the high-selling bull consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick,
Herefords sold high in cattle country, with Hereford Night in OKC grossing $546,450.
Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., is named a division champion in the national junior Hereford show.
Ky., topped the sale, with half interest selling for $75,000. The high-selling female, Green 901 Mercedes 027L ET, commanded $60,000. She was consigned by Green Cattle Co., Hodgenville, Ky.
Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., consigned lot 6, pick of the fall 2024 heifer calves, and Topp Herefords, Grace City, N.D., consigned lot 24, pick of the 2024 spring heifer calves. Both lots garnered $35,000 — the top-selling price for the pick lots.
The right to flush lot 5, Churchill Lady 3304L ET, consigned by Pérez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M.; Dvorak Herefords, Lake Andes, S.D.; Ollerich Bros., Clearfield, S.D.; and Ben Roudabush, Mitchell, S.D., went for $12,000, making it the top-selling flush lot.
Female show
Brett and Bryden stepped back onto the Oklahoma red dirt to sort the 194-head Hereford female show on Saturday, Jan. 11, and wrapped up the four-day national show.
Kinnick Paulsen and HAWK Markle 9L ET were once again awarded champion polled female honors. Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., claimed the grand champion horned female title with KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET.
Hereford Herdsman of the Year
After votes were cast by fellow Hereford herdsmen and breeders, Kari Brumley, Orovada, Nev., was named the 2025 Hereford Herdsman of the Year. Brumley owns and operates Brumley Farms, a registered Hereford and hay operation, alongside her family. They run approximately 100 registered Hereford females and an aggressive embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilization program. She has a passion for good livestock and is involved in all day-to-day operations around the ranch, from breeding decisions to preparing heifer calves for their annual spring and fall sales, to spending long hours in the barn working on show and sale cattle.
A member of B&C Cattle Co.’s grand champion pen-of-three bulls enters the ring.
National Hereford Show judge, Bryden Barber, Perkins, Okla., views the champion polled female lineup. Bryden judged alongside his father, Brett Barber, Channing, Texas.
The beginning of a new tradition — a trophy for the champion horned female in honor of Gary and Kathy Buchholz, and a trophy for the champion polled female in memory of Jarold Callahan.
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One of the most talked about bulls in Denver! Look for semen opportunities in the near future.
Also, thank you to T Bone Ranch for purchasing JDH 71G 0333 Della 39M ET and GKB Cattle for their purchase of JDH 34J 153 Misty 28M ET at the Herefords in the Yards Sale.
Cardinal Creek Cattle Co., Baumgarten Cattle Co., Neil Farms, Donnelly Farms, Jones Farms, Carlson Farms, and Wolff Cattle Co. Thank you to the buyers of Old Fashioned:
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Herefords
in the Heart of Cattle Country Champions selected at 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress.
Exhibitors donned red vests and stepped onto the red dirt as judges Brett Barber, Channing, Texas, and Bryden Barber, Perkins, Okla., sorted the open Hereford shows during the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla. The father-son duo evaluated the 194-head female show and 60-head bull show. A total of 506 Herefords were exhibited throughout the four-day national Hereford show, Jan. 8-11.
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Idaho, with a Jan. 10, 2023, son of ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.
Bull show champions C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET, owned by GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, topped the horned bull show. A Jan. 10, 2023, son of ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET, the winning entry, was also named champion yearling bull. Silo Creek Farm, New Windsor, Md., and Lane and Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md., showed the reserve grand champion horned
B&C End Zone 3535L ET
Reserve grand and champion polled senior bull calf, B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with a Nov. 24, 2023, son of EF MF Longest Yard 19Z 228J ET.
SILO H18 Brandston 2404 ET
Reserve grand and champion horned junior bull calf, Silo Creek Farm, New Windsor, Md., and Lane and Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md., with a Feb. 3, 2024, son of BK Red River H18 ET.
ASM 405B Red Man 325L ET
Grand and champion polled yearling bull, Tennessee River Music Inc., Fort Payne, Ala., and Andrew and Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky., with a Feb. 22, 2023, son of NJW 79Z
C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET
and champion horned yearling bull, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas,
Colyer Herefords, Bruneau,
bull, SILO H18 Brandston 2404 ET, a Feb. 3, 2024, son of BK Red River H18 ET from the junior bull calf division.
In the polled bull show, Tennessee River Music Inc., Fort Payne, Ala., and Andrew and Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky., took home top honors with ASM 405B Red Man 325L ET. The champion yearling bull, a Feb. 22, 2023, son of NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET. B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, grabbed the reserve grand champion polled bull banner with B&C End Zone 3535L ET, a Nov. 24, 2023, son of EF MF Longest Yard 19Z 228J ET. He first won the senior bull calf division.
“It’s fun out here to sort an outstanding set of cattle that I think will take our breed and continue to put us on the forefront of the commercial industry,” Brett said before selecting the champion polled bull.
Female show champions
Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., and KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET, claimed the grand champion horned female title. The Nov. 2, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, also won the senior heifer calf division. For showing the grand champion horned Hereford female at this year’s Cattlemen’s Congress, Blankenship
EXR High Class Kat 3201 ET
Reserve grand and reserve champion polled junior yearling female, Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with a Jan. 1, 2023, daughter of EXR Bankroll 8130 ET.
2, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
GKB 1314 Cher M127 ET
Reserve and champion horned division II spring heifer calf, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., with a March 23, 2024, daughter of BR GKB Winchester 1314.
HAWK Markle 9L ET
Grand and champion polled junior yearling female, Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, with a Feb. 5, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET
Grand and champion horned senior heifer calf, Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., with a Nov.
will be the first to have her name engraved on a hand-carved traveling trophy in honor of Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Desdemona, Texas. GKB 1314
Cher M127 ET, a March 23, 2024, daughter of BR GKB Winchester 1314, exhibited by GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., was named the reserve grand champion horned female and the champion division II spring heifer calf.
Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, exhibited the grand champion polled female, HAWK Markle 9L ET, a Feb. 5, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, from the junior yearling division. Additionally, the exhibitor of the grand champion polled Hereford female at the Cattlemen’s Congress will have their name engraved on a traveling trophy in memory of Jarold Callahan.
EXR High Class Kat 3201 ET was crowned the reserve grand champion polled female. Shown by Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., she is Jan. 1, 2023, daughter of EXR Bankroll 8130 ET. She was also named the reserve champion junior yearling female.
“I’m very proud of the cattle we have out here,” Bryden said before selecting the champion polled female.
In the cow-calf pair show, Braxton Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, exhibited the champion polled pair with DBLL HG 018 Jada 268, a June 22, 2022, daughter of Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET, and a December bull calf, by H Montgomery 7437 ET. Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., won the reserve champion polled cow-calf pair title with WBS Advantage Wilma 006, a March 12, 2020, daughter of C&L Advantage M326 22S ET. She showed with a June bull calf by HNS STK Big League Hitter 011 at her side.
Other show awards
After the selection of champions, T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., received the polled premier breeder title and Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, claimed horned premier breeder honors. GKB Cattle took home the horned premier exhibitor title, and Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., was named the polled premier exhibitor.
Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs.
Polled premier exhibitor: Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla.
Polled premier breeder: T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla.
Not pictured: Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, horned premier breeder, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, horned premier exhibitor.
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game has changed, and Full Count is poised to be one of the most relevant, revenue generating herd sires to come along in the breed. The marketability of his progeny are limitless, as they will represent what the beef industry demands of Hereford cattle in 2025 and beyond. Semen packages will be
Pens Placed on the Red Dirt
B&C Cattle Co., Burns Farms and Matheny Herefords win Oklahoma City pen shows.
B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, exhibited the champion pen-of-three bulls on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla. Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., topped the pen-of-five bull show, and Matheny Herefords, Mays Lick, Ky., won the pen-of-three female show.
Bill Goehring, Libertyville, Iowa; Ryan Topp, Grace City, N.D.; and Tommy Mead, Midville, Ga., evaluated the pen show, consisting of six female
pens, one pen-of-five bulls and seven pen-of-three bull entries for a total of 44 Hereford cattle.
“I say keep the knife sharp and keep them good,” Goehring said before the champion pen-ofthree females was announced. “Herefords are in an excellent position in the marketplace.”
In the pen-of-three bull show, B&C Cattle Co. took home top honors with a group of senior bull calves sired by EF MF Longest Yard 19Z 228. The group averaged 1,439 pounds with a calculated weight
Reserve champion pen-of-three bulls
P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with a group sired by H WMS Thomas County 1443 and RPC JCS 7119 007
Reserve champion pen-of-three females
Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with a group sired by BR Genesis J004 ET.
Grand champion pen-of-three bulls
B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with
Longest Yard 19Z 228.
Grand champion pen-of-three females
Matheny
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per day of age (WDA) of 3.50, and an average scrotal circumference (SC) measuring 39.2 centimeters. B&C Cattle Co. received the Arlo Janssen Memorial Award, an honor in memory of the legendary herdsman that annually goes to the champion pen-of-three bulls. Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, claimed the reserve champion pen-of-three bull title with a group sired by H WMS Thomas County 1443 and RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210. Their pen of spring bull calves weighed an average of 1,059 pounds with a WDA of 3.38 and average SC of 35.3 centimeters.
For the third consecutive year, Burns Farms won the pen-of-five bull show. Their group of champion spring bull calves was sired by SR Expedition 619G ET, EXR Generator 0333 ET and JW 1857 Merit 21134. Weighing an average of 941 pounds with a WDA of 3.50, the pen measured an average SC of 34.4 centimeters.
Matheny Herefords grabbed the champion pen-of-three female banner with a group sired by Harvie Smoke Stack ET 195, TH Masterplan 183F and NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156. The pen of champion junior heifer calves weighed an average of 907 pounds with a WDA of 2.85. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, exhibited the reserve champion pen-of-three females. The group sired by BR Genesis J004 ET weighed an average of 976 pounds with a WDA of 2.47, and the entry first won the senior heifer calf division.
The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association once again partnered to host a commercial cattlemen’s luncheon and serve Certified Hereford Beef® steak sandwiches to pen show attendees. The AHA and WW Livestock Systems also worked together again to host a drawing for a Producer 640 Chute. This year’s lucky winner was Brandon Fowler, Carnesville, Ga.
Visit Hereford.org for complete show results.
Editor’s Note: The EPDs published are an average of the pen, reflective of the show date. Visit Hereford.org to view current EPDs on each entry.
Grand champion pen-of-five bulls Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., with a group sired by SR Expedition 619G ET, EXR Generator 0333 ET and JW 1857 Merit 21134.
Brandon Fowler, Carnesville, Ga., won the drawing for a Producer 640 Chute donated by WW Livestock Systems.
Labor of Love
Nevada Hereford breeder named 2025 Hereford Herdsman of the Year.
by Sydnee Shive
Second-generation Hereford breeder, Kari Brumley, Orovada, Nev., has had a love affair with the bald-faced breed ever since she was old enough to grab the end of a halter and go into the showring. She currently operates Brumley Farms alongside her parents, Don and Skeeter, and her brother, Bryce. She was named the 2025 Hereford Herdsman of the Year at this year’s Cattlemen’s Congress — the culmination of many years of hard work and a representation of the team behind Brumley Farms.
“Nobody can do this alone,” Brumley says. “I am blessed to be called a herdsman, but I don’t think that I earned that honor alone.”
Born for bald faces
Brumley spent the first 14 years of her life in California before her family purchased their Nevada ranch and moved to the Silver State to expand their hay operation and cow herd. She showed her first Hereford heifer at 7 years old — when her love affair with the breed began — and attended the first official Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE)
in 2000 in Tulsa, Okla. Her sister, Brooke, joined her for the 2001 JNHE in Billings, Mont., and as the saying goes, the rest is history. Brumley hasn’t missed one since.
“I can still remember us on our way home. We were like, ‘This is what we want to do,’” Brumley says. “We know how much it costs, so we missed out probably on a lot of family vacations, but that was our family vacation.”
Brumley is one of the only individuals to claim champion honors in each age division of showmanship at the JNHE: peewee in 2000, junior in 2001, intermediate in 2008 and senior in 2011, a true testament to her innate ability to get a show calf stuck. Her National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) membership and time spent at cattle shows as a young person helped build her foundation.
“We wanted to be involved. We wanted to meet people, and we are a very competitive family, of course, we want to win just as much as everybody else, but to do that, you must have mentors, and you can’t ever believe that you’re the best,” Brumley says. “My parents did a really good job at finding us mentors, and we were able to see cattle from different perspectives and at all stages. I’m also lucky on that front, where I had parents and a sister to work with. We fed off each other, and it gives you that drive and that passion to just want to be successful in this business.”
Kari Brumley, Orovada, Nev., was named the 2025 Hereford Herdsman of the Year.
Pictured (l to r) are: Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president; Kari Brumley, 2025 Hereford Herdsman of the Year; Nataleigh Belcher, 2025 National Hereford Queen; and Chad Breeding, AHA Board president.
After winning the polled bull show at the 2025 National Western Stock Show, Kari Brumley shares a moment with her Dad, Don.
Behind the arrow F brand
Brumley Farms is located near the base of the Santa Rosa Mountain Range. It’s rugged country, where they run about 100 head of registered Hereford cattle and utilize an aggressive embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilization program. Since the beginning, their goal has been to raise sound, functional females that can be successful in a showring, but most importantly, be successful in production. When they moved to Nevada, the ‘sound, functional’ part became even more important.
“We run cattle on some pretty tough terrain in the high desert. We have very cold winters and hot summers; but we do cool off, and our cows in the summertime run on 1,500 acres. They must be able to travel miles to get to water and feed, so cattle that aren’t functional, cattle that aren’t sound, cattle that aren’t easy-doing, cattle that don’t have good mothering ability; they don’t make it on our country.”
When considering herd additions, the Brumleys have a question they ask themselves: “Will that one make it on the deserts of Nevada?” For instance, their show heifers spend much of their early lives close to home at the show barn but ultimately, they must be able to forge a living on the high desert country.
“We always keep that in mind,” Brumley says. “That’s always been a goal, being able to have showring presence and meet the demand of what people in the show cattle industry need, but also keeping in mind that there’s production cattle, and trying to be diverse and meet everybody’s needs.”
Cattle and the classroom
Most mornings, depending on the time of year, Brumley helps get things going for the day: whether it be feeding, checking cows close to calving or starting show cattle in the barn, before heading to an elementary school 45 minutes away for her ‘day job,’ teaching fourth grade. Her time off in the summer lends itself well to caring for a string of show cattle and working on the ranch.
“We do it as a family. Everybody has their separate responsibilities during the day. Then at night, it’s kind of the same thing. I help turn out, especially in the summers. My sanctuary is the show barn. I like to be able to come home from work and work in the barn a little bit, help turn out and check on the heifers.”
Just as sound and functional cattle are key to their successful cow herd — the Brumley family’s collective passion, coordination and dedication make the operation run smoothly day in and day out.
“We all meet as a team and make sure that we have a plan,” Brumley says. “We all like to know where everybody’s at, what we’re doing.”
Brumley’s students aren’t often immersed in agriculture. And, they don’t always spend a lot of time traveling. Brumley ensures her students get glimpses of other parts of the U.S. while also learning about agriculture.
“My favorite thing is getting to bring my ranch life to the classroom. I didn’t get to be in Denver for this year’s junior show. So I came into school and said, ‘We’re going to have a virtual field trip. We’re going to watch a cow show.’” Between the live broadcast of the National Western and her personal insights, Brumley provided her students with a birds-eye-view tour.
Her students adore baby calves and often ask for daily calving updates. Anytime a new calf is born at the ranch, she grabs a photo for her class, helping cultivate their connection to agriculture.
“My passion is teaching,” Brumley says. “Even still, I work with a lot of juniors and heifers that we sell. I don’t always like that I have to split my responsibilities because I do love the cattle industry so much. I love the Hereford family. But I do like to feed my passion, helping educate youth and share the agriculture industry with others.”
At home with Hereford
Since 2000, many cattle have made it to the backdrop with Brumley on the halter and her family and crew behind her. One of the most recent is Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, the grand champion polled bull at the 2025 National Western Stock Show. While he is undoubtedly a favorite, there are other cattle that come to her
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The success of Brumley Farms is rooted in teamwork. Pictured (l to r) are: John Traini, Madera, Calif.; Brandon Pacheco, Paso Robles, Calif.; Kelsey Traini, Madera, Calif.; Don, Kari and Skeeter Brumley, Orovada, Nev.; Corey Ruff, Orovada, Nev.; and Lydia Shaw, Caldwell, Idaho.
mind, like Elm Lodge 24 Karat 13K, ‘Kay,’ a purchase from the Elmhirst family organized with help from auctioneer Dale Stith.
“I actually got to show her in 2001 in Billings. She won her class, and I won junior showmanship with her,” Brumley says. “But I think her impact on our operation came after that as a cow. She was the mother of probably the most impactful cow on our operation, which was ‘Flirtatious,’ who won junior nationals and Denver.
“She won junior nationals in 2008, and she won Denver in 2009. And I can honestly say she probably paid for my college and then some. She was the first national champion that we raised as a family that was able to be extremely successful. I think that’s why she was so special to me. And it was funny, I won intermediate showmanship while showing her. That was really sweet.”
When it comes to being named Herdsman of the Year, Brumley believes the best herdsmen are lifelong learners with the ability to do almost anything. That includes managing the team that puts in long hours leading up to the event and on show day and working seamlessly alongside others.
“You have to be willing to learn every day, be able to share those responsibilities and trust others, and know that everybody can play a role and work together,” Brumley says. “Because I think without being able to do that, it can be pretty lonely.”
Winning the award means the world to her.
“I can honestly say it still makes me emotional because in a showring, it’s always one person’s opinion, and we don’t have a say in that,” she says. “But to know that my peers and people that I look up to voted for me, that’s probably going to be the most humbling moment of my life for sure.”
The Hereford family Brumley credits her work ethic and mentors with making her the herdsman she is today.
“I think that if you put in the hard work and you don’t give up, and you’re always willing to find mentors, you can be successful and reach the goals that you set,” Brumley says. “That’s one thing that I’ve always kept in perspective. And what I equate a lot of my success to, is that I’ve always worked really hard, and I’ve looked to mentors and my circle of people that will support me.”
Some of her lifelong mentors include the Shaw family in Idaho, Frank and Christina Ward of California, and Nebraska’s Denny and Jason Hoffman. From showmanship and ideal phenotype to beef production, there are many who have played a role in Brumley’s success.
“I think it’s really important that you can learn from a lot of people, but lifelong mentors are always really helpful too; people that can support you no matter what,” she says.
Cattle shows are a team sport — and Brumley has a lot of love for her support system, and the Hereford family, too. Bryce and his wife, Tayler, help keep things going on the ranch. Corey Ruff helps manage the show barn, and Brandon Pacheco and John and Kelsey Traini are always on hand with a set of clippers.
Of course, her Mom, Skeeter, and her Dad, Don, are constant, driving forces.
“I do really want to thank my parents for all that they’ve given up to make sure I’ve been able to be a part of this industry and have all the opportunities that I have had,” Brumley says.
Her straightforward advice for other aspiring herdsmen: “It’s never luck. You have to put in the work.”
Kari Brumley leads 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress polled senior bull champion and eventual 2025 National Western Stock Show grand champion polled bull, Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET, into the showring.
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National Hereford Sale Grosses $546,450
Herefords sell high in Oklahoma City.
The Super Barn Sale Arena held a standingroom-only crowd of Hereford breeders and buyers for the annual Hereford Night in OKC National Hereford Sale, Jan. 10, in Oklahoma City, Okla. When auctioneer Joe Goggins tapped the gavel for the last time, 27.50 Hereford lots grossed $546,450. Every year, the National Hereford Sale serves as a testament to the ever-increasing demand for high-quality Hereford genetics.
Bulls
Lot 2, Boyd Pursuit 4032, a Jan. 20, 2024, son of KCF Bennett Monument J338, led off the sale. Commanding $75,000 for half interest, he was purchased by the Pursuit Partnership and consigned by Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, Ky.
B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, consigned lot XC, B&C End Zone 3535L ET, the pick of the grand champion pen-of-three bulls and the reserve grand champion polled bull. Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont., gave $30,000 for three-quarters interest of the Nov. 24, 2023, son of EF MF Longest Yard 19Z 228J ET.
Lot 23A, pick of the reserve grand champion pen-of-three bulls from Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, garnered $25,000 for three-quarters interest. RPC 143J 210 Fireball 410, a March 1,
2024, son of RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210, sold to Bowling Ranch, Newkirk, Okla.
Half interest of lot 12C, choice of the pen-of-three bulls from GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, sold to Prairie Cross Ranch, Sherman, Ill., for $22,500. Their pick, GKB PRCC Grand Prairie 4197, is a March 1, 2024, son of GKB Conair K102 ET.
With a gross of $208,750, 9.50 bulls averaged $21,974.
Females
GKB Cattle and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., paid $60,000 for the top-selling female, lot 14, Green 901 Mercedes 027L ET. The Sept. 2, 2023, daughter of CSC 701 Bolder 901 was consigned by Green Cattle Co., Hodgenville, Ky.
Lot 19, BK My Sweetheart 4159M ET, a May 12, 2024, daughter of BK Red River H18 ET, was the second high-selling female. Audra Johnson, The Colony, Texas, purchased the consignment from Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., for $57,000.
Mitchell Ranches, Boswell, Okla., gave $11,000 for lot 25, RMB H086 Southern Bell 387L ET, an Oct. 17, 2023 daughter of SHF Houston D287 H086, consigned by Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga.
Seven females grossed $157,200 and averaged $22,457.
The seats in the Super Barn Sale Arena were jam-packed for this year’s Hereford Night in OKC.
Picks and flushes
Lot 6, pick of the 2024 fall heifer calves from Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb., and lot 24, pick of the 2024 spring heifer calves from Topp Herefords, Grace City, N.D., topped the pick lots, bringing $35,000 each. Roy Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., had the winning bid for the Hoffman pick, and Ground Zero Farms, Watts, Okla., bought the Topp pick.
Campbell & Ward, Plattsburg, Mo., purchased lots 1A and 1B, pick of the 2-, 3- and 4-year-old pairs, and pick of the 5-year-old pairs and older, from Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D., for $18,000 each.
Lot 3, pick of the 2025 spring embryo transfer calves consigned by Walker Herefords, Morrison, Tenn., sold to Tennessee River Music Inc., Fort Payne, Ala., for $15,000.
Pick of the spring 3-year-old pairs, lot 21B, consigned by Falling Timber Farms, Marthasville, Mo., sold to Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, Ontario, for $12,500.
Lot 21A, pick of the spring 2-year-old pairs from Falling Timber Farms sold for $10,000 to Hileman Farms, Harrison, Mich.
Flat Creek Farm, Lucedale, Miss., purchased lot 13, pick of the fall bred heifers, from WMC Cattle Co., Wasola, Mo., for $10,000.
GKB Cattle gave $12,000 for the right to flush lot 5, Churchill Lady 3304L ET, a Jan. 31, 2023, daughter of Churchill Red Thunder 133J ET, consigned by Pérez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M.; Dvorak Herefords, Lake Andes, S.D.; Ollerich Bros., Clearfield, S.D.; and Ben Roudabush, Mitchell, S.D.
Nine picks averaged $17,944 and grossed $161,500. Two flushes grossed $19,000 for an average of $9,500.
“We are grateful for the consignors that continue to bring top-quality cattle and genetic opportunities to the National Hereford Sale in Oklahoma City,” says Joe Rickabaugh, outgoing director of seedstock marketing for the American Hereford Association. “Herefords are in high demand — the sale averages and grosses highlight the Hereford breed’s growing momentum in the marketplace.”
Thank you to all the bidders, breeders and consigners for contributing to the success of this year’s National Hereford Sale, Hereford Night in OKC.
Blake Boyd, Boyd Beef Cattle, leads the National Hereford Sale high-seller, Boyd Pursuit 4032, into the sale ring.
Potential buyers peruse the 2025 sale offering in Oklahoma City.
GUNNAR GOHR
Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Female, 2025 NWSS Jr Show
TRIPP LEWIS
Champion Horned Hereford Female, 2024 OYE
FALLON & GUNNAR GOHR
Champion Horned Hereford Female, 2024 Reno
HURRICANE HEFTY RANCH
Champion Horned Hereford Female, 2024 FWSS
FALLON GOHR
Champion Horned Hereford Female, 2025 NWSS Jr & Open, and FWSS Open Show
SLOANE CURTIN
Supreme Champion Female, 2024 NAILE & American Royal
ELLA WELDON
Champion Polled Hereford Female, 2025 FWSS Open Show
PARKER IRWIN
Champion Horned Hereford Female, 2024 Tulsa State Fair
SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH AT THE RANCH, MADILL, OK
75 head of Fall Born Donor and Show Prospects from our August to November borns. Horned & Polled Herefords, Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer, Angus, Simmental and Chianina
Juniors in Jim Norick Arena
Barber, Paulsen win junior Hereford shows.
National Junior Hereford Association members brought their best to Oklahoma City’s red dirt during the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress junior Hereford show held Jan. 8. Judge Parker Henley, Stillwater, Okla., evaluated the 208-head show to name the junior champions.
“When people bring you cattle like this to look at, it’s quite a compliment,” Henley said. “There are some fantastic, unique animals out here that I think will have a long-term impact.”
In the junior horned female show, BR GKB RS Ruby L178 ET, owned by Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, was named grand champion. The June 3, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET, won the intermediate yearling female division. Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., captured reserve grand
intermediate yearling female, Aidyn Barber, Channing, Texas, with a June 3, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
champion horned female honors with KD Lucky For You 363L ET, an April 20, 2023, daughter of BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET, from the spring yearling division.
HAWK Markle 9L ET and Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, took home the grand champion junior polled female banner. From the junior yearling division, the winning entry is a Feb. 5, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. The reserve grand champion junior polled female title went to Crew and Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with Purple Cassidy 102L ET, a June 13, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. She first won the intermediate yearling female division.
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.
Purple Cassidy 102L ET
Reserve grand and champion polled intermediate yearling female, Crew and Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with a June 13, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
KD Lucky For You 363L ET
Reserve grand and champion horned spring yearling female, Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with an April 20, 2023, daughter of BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET.
HAWK Markle 9L ET
Grand and champion polled junior yearling female, Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, with a Feb. 5, 2023, daughter of KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
BR GKB RS Ruby L178 ET
Grand and champion horned
Open Show Division and Class Placings
Polled Bull Division and Class Placings
Champion spring bull calf: Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with HAWK GKB Bearhunter 19M ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
Reserve champion junior bull calf: Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., with CH Holy Roller 450 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.
Class 01 — Polled Spring Bull Calves
Calved 5/23/2024 through 6/2/2024
2 head shown
1. Megan Gajdica, Emory, Texas, with GA Parks N Wreck 017H 30 by SR Finn 017H ET.
2. Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., with FPH 011 Flintstone 6M by HNS STK Big League Hitter 011.
Class 02 — Polled Spring Bull Calves
Calved 4/3/2024 through 4/3/2024
1 head shown
1. Megan Gajdica, Emory, Texas, with GA Mark Your Card D87 29 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Class 03 — Polled Spring Bull Calves Calved 3/17/2024 through 3/27/2024
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1. Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with HAWK GKB Bearhunter 19M ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
2. Purple Reign Cattle Co., Toulon, Ill., with Purple Proud Boy 50M ET by FTZS Dignified 104J. 3. Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., with KJ 488G Liberty 606M by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET.
Reserve champion spring bull calf: Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC 143J 210 Fireball 410 by RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210.
Reserve champion senior bull calf: Steven Green, Munfordville, Ky., and Matt Isaacs, Horse Cave, Ky., with Green 228G LaRue 028L ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Class 04 — Polled Spring Bull Calves
Calved 3/1/2024 through 3/15/2024
3 head shown
1. Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC 143J 210 Fireball 410 by RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210. 2. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., with T/R AC Van Gogh 42M ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Timber Hula, Creston, Neb., with HH Mr Impact Expedition 4011 by DVOR 619G 934 Expedition 1154J.
Class 07 — Polled Junior Bull Calves Calved 2/5/2024 through 2/27/2024
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1. Carlisle and Madeline Braman, Refugio, Texas, with MC Talk to Me Goose 2420 ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET. 2. Curry Herefords, McAlester, Okla., with CH Holy Roller 450 ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.
3. Justin Dauer, Panhandle, Texas, with JPD 5014 Cahill 401 ET by MM Outcross 1313 ET.
Class 08 — Polled Junior Bull Calves Calved 1/16/2024 through 1/16/2024
1 head shown
1. Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn., with BF 5C Weller 9M ET by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET.
Champion junior bull calf: Carlisle and Madeline Braman, Refugio, Texas, with MC Talk to Me Goose 2420 ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.
Class 11 — Polled Senior Bull Calves Calved 11/24/2023 through 12/11/2023
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1. B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with B&C End Zone 3535L ET by EF MF Longest Yard 19Z 228J ET. 2. Adeline Sorgen, Convoy, Ohio, with Mr Kick ‘N Rox 023L by UPS 7616 Sensation 0541.
Class 12 — Polled Senior Bull Calves Calved 10/19/2023 through 10/20/2023
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1. Aiden Kleinman, Wentworth, Mo., with Corks Chip 2382 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Plainview Stock Farm, Tuscola, Ill., Upstream Ranch, Taylor, Neb., and Perry Farms, Tower Hill, Ill., with UPS Houston 3881 ET by SHF Houston D287 H086.
Class 13 — Polled Senior Bull Calves Calved 9/3/2023 through 9/17/2023
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1. Steven Green, Munfordville, Ky., and Matt Isaacs, Horse Cave, Ky., with Green 228G LaRue 028L ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.
2. Libby and Peyton Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with PCC 7035 Persuaded 3344 ET by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
Class 15 — Polled Intermediate Yearling Bulls
Calved 5/5/2023 through 5/25/2023
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1. Turkey Feather Ranch, Ada, Okla.; Larson Cattle Co., Ardmore, Okla.; and Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFR KR Double Diamond 2314 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
2. Martina Alley, Danielsville, Ga., with JC EMP AHF B413 Proform 20GL by EFBeef BR Validated B413. 3. Teagen Hames, Tuttle, Okla., with PCH Trust Me 501 by DR 279 Trustman 102J.
Class 17 — Polled Spring Yearling Bulls
Calved 4/12/2023 through 4/23/2023
2 head shown
1. Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.; and Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb., with Land Frisco
Champion intermediate yearling bull: Turkey Feather Ranch, Ada, Okla.; Larson Cattle Co., Ardmore, Okla.; and Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFR KR Double Diamond 2314 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
3060 by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET. 2. Bacon Herefords, Siloam Springs, Ark., with Bacon 8923 Macho 2304 by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.
Class 18 — Polled Spring Yearling Bulls
Calved 3/19/2023 through 3/19/2023
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1. Grimmel Girls Show Cattle, Jarrettsville, Md., and Andrew Wolfrey, Jarrettsville, Md., with GGSC Landmark 23L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Morgin Shockley, Poteau, Okla., with SRH 7454 Rome 1180L by H Deberard 7454 ET.
Class 19 — Polled Junior Yearling Bulls
Calved 2/3/2023 through 2/22/2023
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1. Tennessee River Music Inc., Fort Payne, Ala., and Andrew and Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky., with ASM 405B Red Man 325L ET by NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D ET.
2. Prairie Rose Cattle Co., Sherman, Ill., and Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill., with PERKS PRCC 0039 Ghostwood 3016 by UPS He Delivers 0290 ET. 3. Hawes Cattle, Athens, Texas; Jeff Paulsen, Preston, Iowa; and Garrett Post,
Reserve champion intermediate yearling bull: Martina Alley, Danielsville, Ga., with JC EMP AHF B413 Proform 20GL by EFBeef BR Validated B413.
Champion senior bull: Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.
Shabbona, Ill., with BK Pre Game 9113L by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Class 20 — Polled Junior Yearling Bulls Calved 1/7/2023 through 1/7/2023
1 head shown
1. Cole McCormick, Auburn, Ala., and Brooklyn Price, Opelika, Ala., with CHF BP Wallstreet 8426 3010 ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Horned Bull Division and Class Placings
Class 05 — Horned Spring Bull Calves
Calved 4/9/2024 through 4/10/2024
2 head shown
1. B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with B&C Vance 4416M by B&C Rush 1306J. 2. Hawk Livestock, Earlville, Ill., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with HAWK GKB Buckle Up 31M ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
Class 06 — Horned Spring Bull Calves Calved 3/1/2024 through 3/25/2024
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1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB Conair 4197 by GKB Conair K102 ET. 2. Sidwell Herefords, Carr, Colo., with S G032 Nix 404M by BR S Quentin G032 ET. 3. Hudson and Grady Carter, Stratford, Okla., and Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with GHC BK Maverick 400M by SR Dominate 308F ET.
Reserve champion yearling bull: Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.; Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.; and Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb., with Land Frisco 3060 by JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET.
Reserve champion senior bull: McInnis Cattle Co., May, Texas, with MCC 48 Marksman 211 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Class 23 — Polled Two-Year-Old Bulls Calved 2/11/2022 through 3/17/2022
3 head shown
1. Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., with Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET by JDH AH Benton 8G ET. 2. McInnis Cattle Co., May, Texas, with MCC 48 Marksman 211 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Malone Hereford Farm, Moline, Kan., with KJ 960E Statement 764K by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.
Champion spring bull calf: B&C Cattle Co., Miami, Texas, with B&C Vance 4416M by B&C Rush 1306J.
Reserve champion spring bull calf: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB Conair 4197 by GKB Conair K102 ET.
Reserve champion junior bull calf: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C D83 Arlo 4230 ET by C Arlo 2135 ET.
Reserve champion intermediate yearling bull: Kamy Evig, Prague, Okla., with Mr. Big Red by C3/GS Hometown Lad J172 ET.
Champion senior bull: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; White Rock Hereford Ranch, Milford, Texas; and Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., with GKB Conair K102 ET by BR Belle Air 6011.
Class 09 — Horned Junior Bull Calves
Calved 2/3/2024 through 2/3/2024
1 head shown
1. Silo Creek Farm, New Windsor, Md., and Lane and Logan Cady, New Windsor, Md., with SILO H18 Brandston 2404 ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
Class 10 — Horned Junior Bull Calves
Calved 1/2/2024 through 1/10/2024
2 head shown
1. Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C D83 Arlo 4230 ET by C Arlo 2135 ET. 2. Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., with EXR Lawman 4201 ET by Churchill Desperado 029H.
Champion senior bull calf: Hayes Devine, Chickasha, Okla., with HD WF Air Express 3323 ET by EXR Air Express 8135 ET.
Reserve champion yearling bull: Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC 7119 007 Swagger 326 ET by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.
Reserve champion senior bull: Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C Stock Option 2300K by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET.
Class 14 — Horned Senior Bull Calves
Calved 10/31/2023 through 10/31/2023
1 head shown
1. Hayes Devine, Chickasha, Okla., with HD WF Air Express 3323 ET by EXR Air Express 8135 ET.
Class 16 — Horned Intermediate Yearling Bulls
Calved 5/5/2023 through 5/14/2023
2 head shown
1. Braxton Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, with DBLL 8041 Daytona 351 by DBLL JR 6011
Champion intermediate
Moose 8041 ET. 2. Kamy Evig, Prague, Okla., with Mr. Big Red by C3/GS Hometown Lad J172 ET.
Class 21 — Horned Spring Yearling Bulls
Calved 3/2/2023 through 3/19/2023
4 head shown
1. Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC 7119 007 Swagger 326 ET by BR ER Big Country 007 ET. 2. Sidwell Herefords, Carr, Colo., with S 028 Rolling Stone 307L by S Yellowstone 028. 3. Grimmel Girls Show Cattle, Jarrettsville, Md.; Wheeler Farm, Chickasha, Okla.; and Andrew Wolfrey, Jarrettsville, Md., with GGSC Checkmark 14L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Class 22 — Horned Junior Yearling Bulls
Calved 1/10/2023 through 1/30/2023
3 head shown
1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET by ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET. 2. McKay Cattle Co., Orlando, Okla., and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB MCKY High Noon 3203 ET by TFR KU Roll the Dice 1326. 3. Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D., and Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with Stellpflug All That ET by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.
Class 24 — Horned Senior Yearling Bulls
Calved 12/2/2022 through 12/2/2022
1 head shown
1. Austin Breeding, Miami, Texas, with B&C Stock Option 2300K by B&C Stock Option 6026D ET.
Class 25 — Horned Two-Year-Old Bulls
Calved 3/3/2022 through 3/3/2022
1 head shown
1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas; White Rock Hereford Ranch, Milford, Texas; and Copeland & Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., with GKB Conair K102 ET by BR Belle Air 6011.
yearling bull: Braxton Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, with DBLL 8041 Daytona 351 by DBLL JR 6011 Moose 8041 ET.
Polled Female Division and Class Placings
Class 01 — Polled Cow-Calf Pairs
Calved 3/12/2020 through 6/22/2022
2 head shown
1. Braxton Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, with DBLL HG 018 Jada 268 by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET. 2. Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., with WBS Advantage Wilma 006 by C&L Advantage M326 22S ET.
Class 07 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves
Calved 5/18/2024 through 6/30/2024
6 head shown
1. Haxton, Hayden and Kennedy Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with KLL Candy Crush 15M by KLL KLD Triumph 4J ET. 2. Ryan Oleson, Arkdale, Wis., with 4LEAF Mabel 24G by FTZS Dignified 104J. 3. Braxton Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, with DBLL 308F Skittles 465 ET by SR Dominate 308F ET.
Class 08 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves
Calved 5/3/2024 through 5/12/2024
5 head shown
1. Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with BK My Sweetheart 4159M ET by BK Red River H18 ET. 2. Olivia and Hadley Eubank, Oblong, Ill., with Purple HB Lainey 101M ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. 3. Blagg Herefords, Spring Hill, Kan., with LFTZ/KGB Coco 500M ET by UPS Mighty 7850 ET.
Class 09 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 4/9/2024 through 4/29/2024
7 head shown
1. Kendall and Hayes Devine, Chickasha, Okla., with BACC 77E Spice 437 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, Okla., with T/R 7260 Lexus 80M by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16. 3. Harper Rose Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala., with GS Wildwood Rose M29 ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
Class 10 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves
Calved 4/1/2024 through 4/5/2024
8 head shown
1. Graham Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas, with CHAC H18 Lexus 4380 by BK Red River H18 ET. 2. Marlyn Pecha, Meno, Okla., with BK Ella Mamacita 464M ET by SR Dominate 308F ET. 3. Elizabeth Schaub, Thosby, Alberta, with GS Mercedes M25 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Class 11 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/14/2024 through 3/27/2024
5 head shown
1. Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with GS Kellie M22 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
2. Lauren Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat Violin 4939 ET by T/R GKB AC Red Kingdom J16. 3. Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Stratford, Okla., with BK Masterpiece 452M ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
Polled champion cow-calf pair:
Champion div.
Reserve champion div.
Reserve
Class 12 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/8/2024 through 3/13/2024
4 head shown
1. Mason Roeder, Sequin, Texas, with KJ F31 Perfect Miss 567M ET by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET. 2. Ellen and Bo Todd, Mt. Vernon, Ky., with KJ 215F Charlotte 564M ET by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET. 3. Holden Roeder, Sequin, Texas, with ECR Mirage 410 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Class 13 — Polled Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/3/2024 through 3/7/2024
7 head shown
1. Riley Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill., with RGR Purple Lilibet 34M ET by FTZS Dignified
104J. 2. Suter Clark, Gretna, Va., with KLD HAW Mercedes Benz D404 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with Ella Miss Daisy 4003 by BK Jet Smooth J18 ET.
Class 16 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves Calved 2/20/2024 through 2/25/2024
8 head shown
1. Gunnar and Fallon Gohr, Madras, Ore., with BK CMCC Money to Burn 446M ET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 2. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 229G Mirage M113 ET by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET. 3. Six E Cattle Co., Vinita, Okla., with SixE Alani 464M by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Braxton Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, with DBLL HG 018 Jada 268 by Bar Star Fresh Prince 018 ET.
Polled reserve champion cow-calf pair: Haleigh Ferguson, Windsor, Mo., with WBS Advantage Wilma 006 by C&L Advantage M326 22S ET.
I spring heifer calf: Kendall and Hayes Devine, Chickasha, Okla., with BACC 77E Spice 437 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
I spring heifer calf: Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., with BK My Sweetheart 4159M ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
Champion div. II spring heifer calf: Riley Rhodes, Carlinville, Ill., with RGR Purple Lilibet 34M ET by FTZS Dignified 104J.
champion div. II spring heifer calf: Suter Clark, Gretna, Va., with KLD HAW Mercedes Benz D404 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Class 17 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves Calved 2/1/2024 through 2/19/2024
9 head shown
1. Harper Rose Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala., with 6MC D87 Brecken 44M ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Crew and Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with Hoffman Debbie M356 ET by H Montgomery 7437 ET. 3. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with Ella Malibu 4001 by MCM H BK Stinger K12 ET.
Class 18 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves Calved 1/19/2024 through 1/28/2024
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1. Ty Bergh, Florence, S.D., with T/R 6624 Celeste 20M ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Jordan Lamb, Wilson, Wis., with GS Freebird M08 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Martina Alley, Danielsville, Ga., with WLKR HDS Emma 1015 104J 415M by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET.
Class 19 — Polled Junior Heifer Calves Calved 1/3/2024 through 1/7/2024
6 head shown
1. Quinton, Harper and Andrew Ray, Brooksville, Ky., with BACC 953 Georgia Kay 406 by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET. 2. Isabella Hewitt, Branchville, N.J., with GGSC Carlyn 1M by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Kanon and Keelynn Dirickson, Leedey, Okla., and Kenna Silas, Leedey, Okla., with KC Candy P20 by BK Jet Set J19 ET.
Class 23 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves Calved 11/3/2023 through 12/21/2023
6 head shown
1. Logan Mikel, Paragould, Ark., with LMC Lynette 11L by H The Profit 8426 ET. 2. Kylee and Kyndal Sadler, Tryon, Okla., with T/R 1816 Faye 751L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Elayna, Breanna and Brooke Aue, Auburndale, Wis., with A&W’s 21Z Prada 18L ET by ECR Copper Candi 1333ET.
Class 24 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves
Calved 10/4/2023 through 10/25/2023
9 head shown
1. Harper Rose Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala., with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 356 ET by BK Red River H18 ET. 2. Mason Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 359 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Ella and Emily Brooks, Prophetstown, Ill., with HAWK Parker 2302 ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Class 25 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves
Calved 9/4/2023 through 9/20/2023
4 head shown
1. Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with KJ 746D Coco Carmel 321L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Morgan Riley, College Grove, Tenn., with GGSC Coral 103L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Callie Harris,
Champion junior heifer calf: Gunnar and Fallon Gohr, Madras, Ore., with BK CMCC Money to Burn 446M ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Champion senior heifer calf: Harper Rose Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala., with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 356 ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
Canton, Texas, with BAR C D87 Breeze 361 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Class 26 — Polled Senior Heifer Calves
Calved 8/9/2023 through 9/3/2023
5 head shown
1. Grady and Hudson Carter, Stratford, Okla., with CMCC Lake Kid 3054L ET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 2. Makenna and Tessa Smith, Hubertus, Wis., with KJ DCC 181H Gemstone 319L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with KJ 746D Coco Cheer 318L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Class 28 — Polled Late Summer Yearling Females
Calved 6/11/2023 through 7/2/2023
4 head shown
1. Crew and Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with Purple Cassidy 102L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Addison, Connelly and Davis Ward, Oak Grove, Mo., with MAV Trixie 367L by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Addison Dugan, Afton, Okla., with LOMAX/TCE Frenchi 389L ET by Purple Joe Dirt 58A ET.
Class 29 — Polled Early Summer Yearling Females
Calved 5/4/2023 through 5/30/2023
6 head shown
1. Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., with Lazy I Miss Breckyn 3560 ET by
Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Harper Rose Starnes, Fort Payne, Ala., with 6MC D87 Brecken 44M ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Grady and Hudson Carter, Stratford, Okla., with CMCC Lake Kid 3054L ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.
TFR KU Roll the Dice 1326. 2. Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., with TCC Fantasy 504L by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153.
3. Kylee Sadler, Tryon, Okla., with H BL Miss Spice 3108 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Class 32 — Polled Spring Yearling Females
Calved 4/1/2023 through 4/10/2023
3 head shown
1. Rylee Harris, Canton, Texas, with KLL LMAN Tula 8L ET by CH High Roller 756 ET. 2. Presley McQueen, Russellville, Ohio, with T/R 1816 Faye 41L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Cady Pieper, Zurich, Kan., with PLCC CWP Liberty 3149L by PCC 7009 173D Endure 0365 ET.
Class 33 — Polled Spring Yearling Females
Calved 3/1/2023 through 3/30/2023
9 head shown
1. Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with H BL TB Pixie L369 ET by HL Stimulus 2108 ET.
2. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with Ella Jungle Queen 3010 by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
3. Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, Kan., with GS Rosemary L17 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Champion intermediate yearling female: Crew and Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with Purple Cassidy 102L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion spring yearling female: Rylee Harris, Canton, Texas, with KLL LMAN Tula 8L ET by CH High Roller 756 ET.
Class 36 — Polled Junior Yearling Females
Calved 2/5/2023 through 2/25/2023
5 head shown
1. Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa, with HAWK Markle 9L ET by KLD RW Marksman
Reserve champion intermediate yearling female: Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., with Lazy I Miss Breckyn 3560 ET by TFR KU Roll the Dice 1326.
Champion senior yearling female: Triple H Acres, Miller, Mo., and Whispering Winds Farm, Independence, Mo., with WW 4035 Z06 Kathi 204K ET by RW DM Remington 734 4035.
D87 ET. 2. Gage Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas, with HAWK Alyx 10L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with SCC Big City Girl 141L by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.
Horned Female Division and Class Placings
Class 02 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves
Calved 5/6/2024 through 6/14/2024
3 head shown
1. Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFRKR Malibu Kisses 2421 ET by BR ER Big Country 007 ET. 2. Connelly, Addison and Davis Ward, Oak Grove, Mo., with Valley Oaks Ruthie 4040 by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Lauren, Brady and Nicholas Jones, Darlington, Wis., with Wildcat Let’s Dance 413 by Wildcat Casino Royale 111 ET.
Class 03 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves
Calved 4/10/2024 through 4/24/2024
4 head shown
1. Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 77E Spice 438 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFRKR Mercedes 2420 ET by BR ER Big Country 007 ET. 3. Koble and Kovin Lewis, Ryan, Okla., with HMC Willow 21X by VCR 711E Convoy 41H.
Champion div. I spring heifer calf: Wyatt and Quaid McIntyre, Leedey, Okla., with CH Ms Willow 410 ET by BR GKB Winchester 1314.
Class 04 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves Calved 4/1/2024 through 4/9/2024
4 head shown
1. Wyatt and Quaid McIntyre, Leedey, Okla., with CH Ms Willow 410 ET by BR GKB Winchester 1314. 2. Nolan Lee, Wellington, Ill., with HAWK Adley 29M ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Jaelyn Koontz, Thomas, Okla., with SG Miss Myla M56 by B&C El Sensation 1207J.
Champion spring yearling female: Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with H BL TB Pixie L369 ET by HL Stimulus 2108 ET.
Class 37 — Polled Junior Yearling Females
Calved 1/1/2023 through 1/16/2023
3 head shown
1. Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with EXR High Class Kat 3201 ET by EXR Bankroll 8130 ET. 2. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with BKCMCC Love Distinctive372LET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 3. Marlee and Madelyn Grannis, Flemingsburg, Ky., with GS Madisyn L04 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Class 38 — Polled Senior Yearling Females
Calved 8/22/2022 through 8/22/2022
1 head shown
1. Triple H Acres, Miller, Mo., and Whispering Winds Farm, Independence, Mo., with WW 4035 Z06 Kathi 204K ET by RW DM Remington 734 4035.
Reserve champion div. I spring heifer calf: Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 77E Spice 438 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Class 05 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/10/2024 through 3/26/2024
5 head shown
1. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., with GKB 1314 Cher M127 ET by BR GKB Winchester 1314. 2. Carlisle and Madeline Braman, Refugio, Texas, with MC Miss Mallory’s 2406 ET by TFR KU Roll the Dice 1326. 3. Maddox Montano, Sealy, Texas, with BK Ella Mercy Me 465M ET by SR Dominate 308F ET.
Champion junior heifer calf: Macy Michelini, Peru, Ill., with HAWK Priya 11M
Reserve champion
Landry
Class 06 — Horned Spring Heifer Calves Calved 3/1/2024 through 3/7/2024
6 head shown
1. Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with KJ TWJ Pinot Noir 543M ET by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET. 2. Brooklyn Price, Opelika, Ala., with KJ TWJ Cadence 545M ET by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET. 3. Ella Weldon, Piedmont, Okla., with BK Many Sweets 457M by BK Red River H18 ET.
Class 14 — Horned Junior Heifer Calves Calved 2/2/2024 through 2/24/2024
7 head shown
1. Macy Michelini, Peru, Ill., with HAWK Priya 11M ET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 2. Parker Irwin, Hartshorne, Okla., with CMCC Moorely 475M ET by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET.
3. Crew and Cara Cummins, Hollis, Okla., with Purple Blanche 19M ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Class 15 — Horned Junior Heifer Calves Calved 1/3/2024 through 1/16/2024
6 head shown
1. Miranda and Kristin Hansen, Checotah, Okla., with BK VC Memory Maker 463M ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C PRH Jolene 4231 ET by
champion junior
Champion intermediate yearling female: Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss., with HAW KLD McKinley 704L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
C Cuda Belle 2111. 3. Brooke and Elayna Aue, Auburndale, Wis., with Wildcat Overtone 4061 ET by ECR Copper Candi 1333ET.
Class 20 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves
Calved 11/2/2023 through 12/1/2023
6 head shown
1. Adalynn Blankenship, West Burlington, N.Y., with KJ TWJ 907E Cherry 374L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Maddie Jenkins, Athens, Texas, with T/R 8424 Ms Merlot 750L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla., with TFRKR Cadillac Dreams 2353 ET by BR ER Big Country 007 ET.
Class 21 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves
Calved 10/6/2023 through 10/29/2023
4 head shown
1. Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 357 ET by BK Red River H18 ET. 2. Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, Calif., with BK Lavish Points 3045L ET by H The Profit 8426 ET. 3. Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 361 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
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Horned reserve champion div. II spring heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with KJ TWJ Pinot Noir 543M ET by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET.
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Horned reserve champion intermediate yearling female: Emma Lynn, Purcell, Okla., with ERL Ms Spice Fancy 2303 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET.
Class 22 — Horned Senior Heifer Calves
Calved 8/28/2023 through 9/9/2023
3 head shown
1. Callie Harris, Canton, Texas, with BK Luxury Points 3046L ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 2. Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with PCC New Mexico Lady 3310 ET by RST Final Print 0016. 3. Carlee, Catie and Clayton Musser, Otterbein, Ind., with BF Full of Life 60L ET by KJ BJ 58Z Contender D56 ET.
Class 27 — Horned Early Summer Yearling Females
Calved 5/1/2023 through 5/10/2023
3 head shown
1. Claiborne Perry, Madison, Miss., with HAW KLD McKinley 704L ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 2. Emma Lynn, Purcell, Okla., with ERL Ms Spice Fancy 2303 ET by T/R BPF AmericanClassic 561CET. 3. Aubrey Lockhart, Somerville, Texas, with DBLL 8041 Leigh 354 by DBLL JR 6011 Moose 8041 ET.
Class 30 — Horned Spring Yearling Females
Calved 4/5/2023 through 4/24/2023
5 head shown
1. Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with KD Lucky For You 363L ET by BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET. 2. Hadley, Blayne and Wyatt Dunklau, Wayne, Neb., with HAWK RC Macy 307 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET. 3. Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, with HMC Little Willow 405V by CH High Roller 756 ET.
Class 31 — Horned Spring Yearling Females
Calved 3/5/2023 through 3/28/2023
7 head shown
1. Kyndal and Kylee Sadler, Tryon, Okla., with T/R 4064B Diana 40L ET by BR Nitro Aventus 3116 ET. 2. Caroline Munson, Shallowater, Texas, with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 319 ET by BR Copper 124Y. 3. Asher Mathews, Canadian, Texas with B&C Ms Mighty Jade 3437L by B&C Mighty 8016F.
ET by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Reserve
heifer calf: Miranda and Kristin Hansen, Checotah, Okla., with BK VC Memory Maker 463M ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
senior heifer calf:
Allan, Nocona, Texas, with BACC 629 Georgia Kay 357 ET by BK Red River H18 ET.
Champion spring yearling female: Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with KD Lucky For You 363L ET by BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET.
Reserve champion spring yearling female: Hadley, Blayne and Wyatt Dunklau, Wayne, Neb., with
Class 34 — Horned Junior Yearling Females
Calved 2/20/2023 through 2/25/2023
2 head shown 1. Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Stratford, Okla., and Hendricks Cattle Co., Troy, Ala., with CMCC Lucky Roll 356L ET by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET. 2. Addison, Connelly and Davis Ward, Oak Grove, Mo., with MAV Cottons
Harmony 326L ET by UPS Sensation 2296 ET.
Class 35 — Horned Junior Yearling Females
Calved 1/2/2023 through 1/22/2023
2 head shown 1. Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 88X Sancho Lass 3022 by ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET. 2. Grady Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas, with GKB MCKY Estelle 3204 ET by TFR KU Roll the Dice 1326.
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HAWK RC Macy 307 ET by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Champion junior yearling female: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 88X Sancho Lass 3022 by ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.
Reserve champion junior yearling female: Grady Creamer, Waxahachie, Texas, with GKB MCKY Estelle 3204 ET by TFR KU Roll the Dice 1326.
Pen Show Division and Class Placings
Champion spring
Female Pen of Three Placings
Spring Heifer Calves — Calved 3/15/2024 to 4/5/2024
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Baldies Top Denver Commercial Sale
Black and red F1 baldies powered to the top of the Best of the Best Maternal Merit Bred Heifer Sale held Jan. 15 in the National Western Stock Show Yards Sale Arena. The sale featured nearly 100 top tier replacement heifers bred to ABS bulls. It included Angus, Balancer, F1 black baldy, F1 red baldy, Red Angus and Sim Angus consignments from six producers.
CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS — 98 head
When the final gavel fell, 98 bred heifers averaged $3,844. The F1 females topped the breed averages with the 18 head of black baldies bringing $4,267 per head and the 14 followed by $4,300 per head for Valhalla Ranch of Colorado had
Hereford Champions Selected on the Hill
Historic Stadium Arena hosts its last Hereford show.
Hereford cattle took one last lap through the National Western Stock Show’s (NWSS) Stadium
be up here in this building,” Tammy said before the selection of the champion horned bull. “It’s a pretty special day
Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D., claimed reserve grand champion horned bull honors with Stellpflug All That
Stellpflug All That ET Reserve grand and reserve champion horned yearling bull, Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., and Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D., with a Jan. 30, 2023, son of JDH AH Benton
C GKB Cimmaron 3125 ET Grand and champion horned yearling bull, Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, and GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with a Jan. 10, 2023, son of ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.
Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.; Hurricane Hefty Ranch, Stratford, Okla.; Buck Cattle Co.; and Ned and Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo., was selected reserve grand champion polled bull and champion yearling bull.
Female show
“This lineup right here, whether you’re a Hereford breeder or not a Hereford breeder; you better take a look. Look at what this breed can offer,” Tammy said
3020 ET, a Jan. 2, 2023, daughter of ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET, shown by Sutter Danekas, Woodland, Calif., took home the reserve grand champion polled female and champion junior yearling titles.
In the horned female show, KD Lucky for You 363L ET, an April 20, 2023, daughter of BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET, shown by Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., was named the grand champion and champion spring
N.M., won champion with PCC New Mexico Lady 1107 ET, a March 20, 2021, daughter of JDH AH Standout 16G ET, and a November bull calf, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET.
Other awards
Ranches, Yukon, Okla., claimed reserve
Winchester 1314, also topped the spring
At the conclusion of the show, Libby Pérez was named polled premier exhibitor, and Buck Cattle Co. won polled premier breeder. Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, claimed horned premier breeder and exhibitor honors. Pérez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M., was the get of sire winner with a group by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
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champion horned spring heifer calf, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla., with a March 23, 2024, daughter of BR GKB Winchester 1314.
KD Lucky For You 363L ET
Grand and champion horned spring yearling female, Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with an April 20, 2023, daughter of BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET.
Additional polled division results
Champion spring heifer calf: Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with BK CMCC Magic Touch 450M ET, by MCM H BK Stinger K12 ET.
Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Kennedy Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with HR 12F Charlie 1079 ET, by CH High Roller 756 ET.
Champion junior heifer calf: Gunnar and Fallon Gohr, with BK CMCC Money to Burn 446M ET, by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Reserve champion junior heifer calf: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with GKB 229G Mirage M106 ET, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET.
Champion senior heifer calf: Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., with KJ 746D Coco Carmel 321L ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Sara Harfst, Sheridan, Wyo., with KJ TWJ 907E Chardonnay 325L ET, by ECR 628 Ivys Advance 8923 ET.
Champion intermediate female: Beckett and Henley Barber, Amarillo, Texas, with BR GKB Sophie L176 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion intermediate female: Hayden Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with H BL Lady Bird 3102 ET, by H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET.
Reserve champion spring yearling female: Kashlyn and Kynsleigh Krebs, Gordon, Neb., with H BL TB Pixie L446 ET, by HL Stimulus 2108 ET.
Reserve champion junior yearling female: Easton Hill, Nunn, Colo., with CRR 0183 Donna 373, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
Champion senior yearling female: Michael Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., and Darick Terry, Jamestown, Tenn., with PCC New Mexico Lady 2334, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
Champion spring bull calf: Running P Cattle Co., Canyon, Texas, with RPC 143J 210 Fireball 410, by RPC JCS 7119 007 Rubble 210.
Reserve champion spring bull calf: Kynsleigh Krebs, with K JCS Handsome Jack 4815, by Green JCS Makers Mark 229G ET.
Champion junior bull calf: Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, with C 8019 Sherman 4196 ET, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET.
Reserve champion junior bull calf: Humphrey Cattle Co., Dixon, Ill., with BK River 9182M, by H The Profit 8426 ET.
Champion senior bull calf: Peyton and Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with PCC 7035 Persuaded 3344 ET, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
Reserve champion senior bull calf: Joseph Schohr, Oroville, Calif., with SS AS Thunderstruck by C Miles Blueprint 0109 ET.
Champion intermediate bull: GKB Cattle, and Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas, with BR GKB Lucchese L177 ET, by KLD RW Marksman D87 ET.
Reserve champion intermediate bull: Jason Dias, Fort Morgan, Colo., with JRD DCC Texas Tornado 2312, by TH Masterplan 183F. Reserve champion yearling bull: Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont., and Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D., with Stellpflug Then Some ET, by JDH AH Benton 8G ET.
Reserve champion senior bull: Matthew Murphy, Calhoun, Ga.; MTM Polled Herefords, Calhoun, Ga.; Brad Davis, Knoxville, Tenn.; and Kyle Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with PCC 9369 0183 Maverick 2351 ET, by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
Additional horned division results
Reserve champion spring heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with KJ TWJ 907E Pinot Noir 543M ET, by KJ 753D Tomahawk 605K ET.
Champion junior heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, with C PRH Jolene 4231 ET, by C Cuda Belle 2111.
Reserve champion junior heifer calf: Cruz Colyer, with C 1311 Guardian Gal 4199 ET, by C GKB Guardian 1015 ET.
Champion senior heifer calf: Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with PCC New Mexico Lady 3310 ET, by RST Final Print 0016.
Reserve champion senior heifer calf: Copeland and Sons LLC, Nara Visa, N.M., and Alyssa Copeland, Nara Visa, N.M., with AC 124Y Kinley Saige 3720 ET, by BR Copper 124Y.
Champion intermediate female: Haxton Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., with H BL TB Pixie 3120 ET, by DCF 642Z Dilly 002H.
Reserve champion intermediate female: Ella Pagel, Nerstrand, Minn., with FCC Laurie 321, by H B Perfecto 00041.
Reserve champion spring yearling female: Ava McCoy, Worthington, Minn., with FCC Destiny 323 ET, by KJ TWJ 907E Liberty 159H ET.
Champion junior yearling female: Cruz Colyer, with C 88X Sancho Lass 3022, by ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.
Reserve champion junior yearling female: Hayden, Kennedy and Haxton Hoffman, with H BL Miss Spice L189 ET, by H Front Runner 1495 ET.
Champion spring bull calf: Copeland and Sons LLC, with JCS High Noon 4862 ET, by Churchill High Noon 8339F ET.
Reserve champion spring bull calf: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and Prairie Rose Cattle Co., Sherman, Ill., with GKB PRCC Grand Prairie 4197, by GKB Conair K102 ET.
Champion junior bull calf: Cruz Colyer, with C D83 Arlo 4230 ET, by C Arlo 2135 ET.
Reserve champion junior bull calf: Kendi Miigerl, Ravenna, Neb., with KLM Mega 413M, by SR Dominate 308F ET.
Champion senior bull: Gustafson Herefords, Junction City, Kan., with G 83G Draftman 2135, by AGA 16D Draft Gopher 83G.
PCC New Mexico Lady 1107 ET
Champion polled cow-calf pair, Peyton and Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., with a March 20, 2021, daughter of JDH AH Standout 16G ET, and a November bull calf, by KSU Land Grant 153 ET, at her side.
Not pictured: Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., polled premier breeder, and Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, horned premier breeder and exhibitor.
Polled premier exhibitor Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., and get of sire winner Pérez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M., with a group by PCC 7009 173D Maverick 0183 ET.
Harvie Ranching, Olds, Alberta, Judges Steve Lambert, Oroville, announced. “This has to be one of the
Landgren Ranch,
Neb., with a group sired by Green JCS Makers Mark 22, UPS Entice 9365 ET, JDH AH Lincoln 106H ET and Land Slinger 2296 1046.
Reserve champion carload
Bartlett,
of age (WDA) of 3.45, average scrotal circumference (SC) of 36.4 centimeters and tipped the scales with an average weight of 1,210 pounds. Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb., exhibited the reserve grand champion carload of bulls. Winning the spring bull calf division, the group was sired by Green JCS Makers Mark 22, UPS Entice 9365
bull calves. The winning entry, a group sired by Churchill W4 Sherman 215, weighed an average of 1,340 pounds, with a WDA of 3.52 and SC of 36 centimeters. Coyote Ridge Ranch, La Salle, Colo., took home reserve champion pen-of-three bull honors with the reserve champion pen of junior bull calves sired by NJW 202C173DSteadfast 156
Print 0016 with an average WDA of 2.42 and weight of 1,213 pounds. GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, and their pen of junior heifer calves were named the reserve champion in the pen-of-three female show. Their group sired by GKB Conair K102 ET weighed an average of 993 pounds with a WDA of 2.77.
To view complete results from the Hereford show in the Yards, visit Hereford.org.
Grand champion pen-of-three females
Pérez Cattle Co., Nara Visa, N.M., with a group sired by NJW
Reserve champion pen-of-three females
GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas, with a group sired by GKB Conair K102 ET.
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Junior Hereford Exhibitors on the Hill
Gohr siblings, Harrison sisters win junior Hereford shows in Denver.
National Junior Hereford Association members convened for the final junior Hereford show in the National Western Stock Show’s historic Stadium Arena Jan. 16 in Denver, Colo. Judge Mark Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, sorted 70 females to name the Hereford champions.
Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., and KD Lucky For You 363L ET claimed grand champion horned female honors. The April 20, 2023, daughter of BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET, also won the spring yearling female division.
C 88X Sancho Lass 3022, a Jan. 2, 2023, daughter ECR 628 Advance
HL Rita 2333 ET
Bruneau, Idaho, was named the reserve
In the polled female show, Hannah and Hadley Harrison, Montague, Calif.,
grabbed the grand champion banner with HL Rita 2333 ET. The May 9, 2023, daughter of Golden Oak Outcross 18U, first won the intermediate yearling female division. Gunnar and Fallon Gohr, garnered reserve grand champion polled female honors with BK CMCC Money to Burn 446M ET, a Feb. 25, 2024, daughter of H The Profit 8426 ET, from the junior heifer calf division. Visit Hereford.org for complete
Grand and champion polled intermediate yearling female, Hannah and Hadley Harrison, Montague, Calif., with a May 9, 2023, daughter of Golden Oak Outcross 18U.
KD Lucky for You 363L ET
Grand and champion horned spring yearling female, Fallon and Gunnar Gohr, Madras, Ore., with an April 20, 2023, daughter of BK BH Fast Ball F102 ET.
junior heifer calf, Gunnar and Fallon Gohr, Madras, Ore., with a Feb. 25, 2024, daughter of H The Profit 8426 ET.
C 88X Sancho Lass 3022
Reserve grand and champion horned junior yearling female, Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, with a Jan. 2, 2023, daughter of ECR 628 Advance 9490 ET.
BK CMCC Money to Burn 446M ET
Reserve grand and champion polled
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Regenerative RANCHING
| by Laura Nelson
Observe, Measure and Flex
Planned adaptive spring grazing optimizes use of cool-season annuals.
Regenerative RANCHING Regenerative RANCHING
Achieving optimum spring grazing can be challenging, especially in pastures with cool-season annuals. Turn livestock out too soon or graze it too hard over winter, and you’re liable to damage future growth. Wait too long, and you risk missing the most productive opportunity of the grazing season.
Timing turnout just right depends on keen observation, flexibility and responsiveness to your environment, according to Curt Larson, Noble Research Institute ranch facility manager. He notes management decisions will vary greatly depending on region, climate and forage availability, but Larson says the same regenerative grazing principles discussed here can be applied to all environments.
Larson manages the Coffey Ranch for Noble in south central Oklahoma. During his 15 years with Noble Ranches, Larson has seen and experimented with about every approach to spring grazing.
“We’ve had to change our mentality over the years,” Larson says, referring to the days when they would continuously graze monocultures of wheat and rye with stocker calves. Cows were fed hay until the stockers were sold at season’s end, and then the cows would graze out the winter pasture, leaving no residual. After that, cows were moved to perennial native or introduced pastures.
Observation pays dividends
Now, Noble plants diverse forage mixtures as a cover crop in introduced cool-season pastures to enhance plant diversity and improve soil health. Increased organic matter, improved
water retention and reduced soil erosion are among the cover crop benefits. This approach extends the grazing season for cow-calf herds and stockers with little need to feed hay. Adaptive grazing in these pastures magnifies the soil health benefits.
More specifically, for late-winter and spring grazing of retained yearling calves, Noble plants a coolseason mixture in October-November consisting of winter wheat, rye, triticale, oat, vetch, clovers and other cool-season forages. With favorable fall growing conditions, they might start buying stocker calves in November or December.
Ideally, warm-season native grasses from the previous summer were saved to graze as winter forage, offering a holdover until air and soil temperatures warm.
Larson starts monitoring forage availability of the cool-season planted pastures as soon as green emerges, using a forage stick to measure availability and calculate carrying capacity. Noble monitors warm-season perennial grass pasture production throughout the year and that of annual grasses through their production seasons (cool and warm season).
To manage the timing of adaptive grazing moves, the Noble Ranches team emphasizes environmental observation, diversity and measuring forage availability for more precise grazing plans.
Extending pasture recovery
Managing residue and regrowth rate is a critical tool for adaptive grazing success, according to Hugh Aljoe, director of ranches, outreach
and partnerships at Noble. He notes regrowth rate changes throughout the year with rainfall and season.
“We usually think about residue mainly going into the dormant season as ground cover,” Aljoe says. “But we really need to be thinking about it just as much in the active growing season. The residue you leave after a grazing event will determine how much and how rapidly that forage is going to recover.”
In peak growing season, the general rule of thumb has been to take half and to leave half, but Aljoe says this requires more context.
“We’re supposed to be taking half of the leaf blade, not half the height of the entire plant. That’s a big, big difference,” Aljoe explains.
The portions of the leaves left after a grazing event during the active growing season are the powerhouse of the plant, fueling photosynthesis and regrowth. Many grass plants have leaf structures 8-12 inches in height, but the bottom 4 inches of the plant is all leaf sheath on which the leaf blade grows. Taking half the plant would rob it of the leaves needed for rapid recovery.
“In our environment, I want to make a rapid rotation through all our pastures in peak growing season at least once,” Aljoe says. “If I’m really on top of it, we might get as many as three grazing passes in some of those pastures during the growing season.”
These peak season grazing events happen in quick succession on the Noble Ranches. The key is to ‘top graze’ early in the spring with rapid moves, allowing pastures to fully recover before re-grazing.
The light, quick ‘top graze’ encourages re-growth, stacking on new grazing days behind each grazing event and producing more total forage in the season.
Consider small paddocks for rapid rotation
Larson and his crew graze a 100-acre bermudagrass pasture in the middle of about 2,500 acres of native range and timber at the Coffey Ranch. Each year they use a no-till drill to interseed a cover-crop mix in fall and split the pasture into multiple grazing paddocks of about 2 acres each, where the cow herd will graze in the spring.
The grazing plan typically calls for one day of grazing in each paddock. They set up temporary polywire fencing a couple of moves ahead to guide the animals through the rapid rotation. Rotation speed might increase or slow, depending on rainfall and green growth.
Ideally, Larson keeps animals moving at a pace that allows them to take only one bite of a plant and leave enough leaf structure to continue photosynthesis and rapid growth. Even at peak production, each paddock gets at least 30 days of recovery.
“By the time we go through the system once, we’re back on top of the prime growth, ready for a second cycle through it,” Larson says. This approach is repeated when the bermudagrass is green, and on the native-grass pastures in the spring (paddock size varies more in the native-grass pastures).
Match seeding and grazing with soil health needs
While the animals make their way through the first-growth graze, Larson and Noble soil scientists use the Haney soil health test to determine the most advantageous cropping mix for the next season.
Larson no-tills a mix of eight to 15 cool-season species in late fall immediately after cows have grazed several paddocks of the bermudagrass residual. After planting, Larson leaves the fence down behind the cattle, giving them a chance to backtrack over freshly seeded ground.
“I call it ‘treading it in,’” Larson says. “You get that hoof action, plus fresh manure and nutrients from
the animals, and we find a stronger germination response with that.” After two or three days, the back fence line is closed so hoof action doesn’t damage germinating seeds.
Plan with flexibility in mind
The grazing plan for the ranch is set well in advance, but it’s flexible enough to adjust for the moisture and growth available.
“If I see winter annuals slowing down when we’re not getting the moisture, I’ll kick cattle onto my stockpiled native pasture to give it a chance to catch up,” Larson says. “If my winter annuals are going big, I know I can stockpile that native pasture for later in the next year.”
Larson emphasizes the approach is grazing pastures quickly and lightly, allowing them to fully recover so cattle always have access to the most nutritious forage at any given time.
“The main thing is to just observe your grass,” Larson says. “Try to give yourself as many options as possible.”
Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series of articles about regenerative ranching from Noble Research Institute, long trusted by beef cattle producers for supporting the industry with research, education and consultation. Follow the series in future issues of Hereford World and Baldy Advantage, as well as in special 1881 podcasts, at Hereford.org. Additional regenerative resources and past articles in the series are also at Noble.org.
Laura Nelson is a freelance agriculture journalist based in western Nebraska.
Photo courtesy of Noble Research Institute
Noble Senior Regenerative Ranching Advisor Charles Rohla demonstrates using a yardstick to measure forage.
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Learn the terms surrounding carbon and sustainability.
Carbon is a seemingly endless topic these days and reduction of carbon, or more accurately, the emissions that surround its release into the atmosphere, is the most talked about topic in sustainability. But the number of carbon-related phrases that abound are confusing. Recently, I facilitated a strategy session for an agricultural trade group board of directors that wanted to get more familiar with this topic. I typed up 50 ‘climate terms’ on 50 individual notecards and took them to the event, laying them across the table. I invited the group to gather around and create three stacks — one with the terms they understood, one with the terms they had heard of but didn’t really ‘get’ and one with the terms they had never heard of at all. The largest stack was the set of terms they had heard of but didn’t understand. Three years ago, I did this exercise with a similar type of organization and the largest stack (by a huge margin) was of the terms they had never heard of before. While exposure to climate terminology has increased, the
While exposure to climate terminology has increased, the comprehension of the meaning of many terms has not.
— Sarah Beth Aubrey
| by Sarah Beth Aubrey
comprehension of the meaning of many terms has not. This is to say nothing of whether industry leaders believe the terms they are familiar with today are even relevant to producers — but let’s table that topic for another column.
Clarifying carbon terms
In this issue, I’d like to clarify the definition of a few of these terms that you’ve likely heard floating around your atmosphere.
• Carbon footprint refers to a measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) that an entity emits in the course of operations.
• Carbon neutral refers to making no net release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which today is often accomplished through purchasing carbon offsets.
• Carbon negative means removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than is emitted.
• Climate positive means removing more carbon than is emitted, in addition to going beyond carbon neutral and taking steps to sequester carbon so that it is not released. Synonyms are ‘carbon positive’ and ‘net positive.’
What’s in it for me?
Whether or not these terms seem valuable or concerning to your operation today, guidance from the United States Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) — an
industry-wide consortium which counts the American Hereford Association as a member — suggests producers should care about carbon and beef production’s role in both contributing to and mitigating emissions. The USRSB has identified six ‘high priority indicators’ to aim toward improving sustainability within the U.S. beef production system, including using rotational grazing and improving feed efficiency. So, as we go into the year, I’ll be taking a dive into this topic, aiming to make it relatable for Hereford breeders of all sizes.
Editor’s Note: Readers of Hereford World know Sarah Beth Aubrey as the long-time auctor of ACT’s Playbook. She takes on the rapidly evolving arena of sustainability with this new column. As Aubrey explains, “We’ll cover definitions, concepts and ideas. We’ll explore what’s current and what we in the beef industry have known about sustainability all along. We’ll do a little cussing and discussing, too. Bottom line, we know our business and we know we’re the best at what we do. It’s time to step into sustainability and tell our story.”
Let’s Continue the Conversation
If there is an area you’d like to have addressed around this topic, write to me at sarahbeth@theenvoygroup.co, and I’ll do my best.
From the Field
In Passing
Lance Hill, 55, Redmond, Ore., passed Dec. 26, 2024.
Lance was born to Lonnie and Jean Hill in Redmond on July 19, 1969. He grew up on a small farm adjacent to his grandparents’ farm where they raised Quarter Horses, Hereford cattle, sheep and hay. He participated in 4-H and FFA with beef and sheep projects. He was very involved as an FFA officer and was on the Oregon State FFA livestock judging team in 1989. Lance also participated in sports as a youth and wrestled all the way through his high school years as a Redmond High School (RHS) Panther.
He attended Linn Benton Community College and then transferred to Fresno State University. Following graduation from Fresno State, Lance completed his master’s degree at Oregon State University and then student-taught at Eagle Point High School in 1995. His first agricultural education teaching job was in central California, just outside of Fresno at Washington Union High School. In 2001, Lance returned to Oregon and taught at Mountain View High School in Bend until 2009. Life came full circle when he had the opportunity to return to his alma mater in Redmond when his agricultural teacher, Ted Tesconi, retired. While teaching at RHS, Lance led and coached numerous competitive horse judging and veterinary science teams and two state champion livestock judging teams. He also had numerous students compete at state and national levels in public speaking and team leadership events. He was awarded his Honorary American FFA Degree in 2022. He served on many boards and committees over the years: Oregon Vocational Agriculture Teacher’s Association board, Deschutes County Auction committee and Rock of Redmond Mat Club, just to name a few. It is an understatement to say that he impacted the lives of thousands of students in his program and around the state.
Lance had many passions in life: agriculture, hunting, fishing, cooking, barbecue and exploring new places. He loved his family and spending time with them. Family vacations were usually combined with something livestock related. Whether it was a two-week road trip to Oklahoma City, Okla., for the Junior National Hereford Expo or a road trip to Disneyland with a stop to meet Mickey Mouse, but really to drop goats off for breeding, it was always an “ag-perience” versus an experience with him. One thing we will all remember, regardless of who you are, is that if you were a passenger with him when he stopped at said destination, you’d better be ready to vacate the vehicle immediately, have all your belongings and be prepared for whatever you were there to do. He did not like to wait once he arrived.
Lance’s legacy will continue to live through his family, the FFA and the halls of RHS.
Bill McInnis, 81, May, Texas, passed Jan. 30.
A lifelong resident of Brown County, Texas, Bill was born July 28, 1943, in Brownwood, Texas, to Claude and Lillie Mae McInnis. He attended school in Williams, Texas, and May, Texas, and was a 1961 graduate of May High School. Following graduation, he attended Texas Tech University, where he was the president of the Block and Bridle Club. Bill graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in animal science in 1965, and immediately started a professional cattle fitting service, traveling across the nation exhibiting cattle.
They married the same year on his birthday and celebrated 51 years of marriage this past summer.
Bill was a farmer and rancher and was known by all as a hard worker. He loved to tell stories and poke fun at his friends. If he didn’t make fun of you or give you a nickname, you knew he didn’t like you. He loved good livestock, his family and to entertain.
Bill was a member of the Texas Hereford Association, American Hereford Association and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. He was a director and member of the executive committee for the Texas Hereford Association and had the privilege to serve as a classifier and judge at various Texas shows. Bill was a member of Central United Methodist Church for more than 40 years.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Claudette Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Jessica; and children, Ben (Rachel) McInnis of May, and Rachel (Scott) Myers of Claude, Texas. Bill was proud of his ranching roots in Brown County, on land that has been in his family since 1857, but more importantly, that his family legacy will continue with his five grandsons, Levi, Ty and Tanner McInnis, and Brooks and Reece Myers.
She went home to be with her Lord after a fierce yet brief battle with ALS. Kim was born July 27, 1964, in Charlotte, N.C., to Linda Ruth Conrad and Robert Rudisill Rhyne Jr.
In 1969, Bill and his father, Claude, formed McInnis Cattle Co., a registered Hereford operation. In 1973, while showing bulls at the Southwestern Livestock Show in El Paso, Texas, Bill met his future wife, Jessica Gearhart.
Kim was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. If ever someone was in need, she was there. She and her girls traveled the country showing Hereford cattle, a love that she instilled in them, and they will carry on. She was
Bill McInnis
Kim Eudy
still very much involved with the farm and cattle work until her final days. Kim’s fighting spirit was admired by all, even more so during her battle with ALS. While it was fast and difficult, Kim reminded herself and others God was with her always.
Kim’s life was her daughters; that was evident to all. She attended every softball game, every school event, countless cow shows and even as the girls grew older, she was there always. Above all, Kim preferred to spend her time with her family and animals. She loved her cows, dogs and ‘granddogs.’
Kim is preceded in death by the girls’ father, Dale Eudy; and her sister, Michelle Rhyne.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Alexis (Ben) Ketchie and Courtney Eudy; parents, Linda and Dave Mulvie, and Bob and Pam Rhyne; brother, Robert Rhyne III; sisters, Paige (Roger) Suclupe and Elizabeth (Ben) ZumMallen; nieces and nephews: Hannah, Matthew and Michael
Suclupe, and Sam, James and Adelyn ZumMallen; dogs, Tucker and Zoey; and granddogs, Cheeto, Cheezit and Bentley. While we will miss her every day, we find peace knowing she is made new again in heaven with her Savior.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Courtney Green, who helped care for Kim while the girls were working. She was a true blessing, and Kim loved her very much.
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WEST VIRGINIA HEREFORD BREEDERS
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MISSOURI BREEDERS
Bradshaw Ranch
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Sales Digest: 2024 in Review
Hereford Bulls
Average $6,964
Hereford’s momentum continued to grow in 2024, with Hereford bulls averaging $6,964 per lot during the calendar year. In total, 7,320.07 bull lots sold in production and consignment sales, compared to 6,691.55 head in 2023. Female lots totaled 5,328.49 to average $5,968. All in all, 12,648.56 lots grossed $82,775,648 to average $6,544.
Understanding the Sales Digest summary
This year-end review summarizes the 2024 sales reported in the Hereford World and Baldy Advantage. The sales included occurred from January through December of 2024. 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 2024 sales reported in Hereford World and Baldy Advantage were used to calculate the monthly totals and yearend 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.
Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn., Old Washington, Ohio
Buckeye Hereford Assn., Columbus, Ohio
Kentucky Hereford Assn., Lexington, Ky.
Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeder’s Assn., Cuba, Mo.
2024 Hereford Sales — Month By Month
SIRES REPRESENTED
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DEATSMAN Nuke 15L
Sire: CH High Roller 756ET Dam: Deatsman Candy 209G 2024 JNHE Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Brian, Janelle, Collin and Landon Deatsman 5708 North 200 East • Leesburg, IN 46538
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Since 1953 1490N Co. Rd. 1150W Norman, IN 47264 jccattleco7@gmail.com 50 YEAR BREEDER
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David cell 765-366-0295 davidandjilld@aol.com www.ableacrescattle.com
Clinkenbeard Farmsand Sons
S.R. 58
Edwardsport, IN 47528 812-328-6258
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Bruce, Shoshanna, Blake, Ashley, Jordan and Brian 4072 E. 500 S. Waldron, IN 46182
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Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer
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Sales Digest
Hereford Eve in OKC
Oklahoma City, Okla. | Jan. 9
Auctioneers: Justin Stout, Cody Lowderman
Reported by: Cord Weinheimer
Lots Gross Average
7 flushes
$58,000 $8,286
184 embryos $186,000 $1,011
395 semen units $144,250 $365
See Page 56 for highlights of the National Hereford Sale; numbers from it are included in the monthly sale summary below.
National Western
Hereford Sale
Denver, Colo. | Jan. 17
Auctioneer: Justin Stout
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average
14 bulls $356,500 $25,464
29 females $473,500 $16,328
43 overall $830,000 $19,302
Van Newkirk Herefords
Oshkosh, Neb. | Jan. 20
Auctioneers: Joe Goggins, Greg Goggins
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
244 bulls $3,447,000 $14,127
83 comm. heifers $224,150 $2,701
TOP BULL LOTS
$31,000 — UU Laredo 3350L
DOB 3/6/2023, by UU Laredo 8479F, sold to a Jolly, Mo., buyer.
$30,000 — UU Waffles 4075M
DOB 2/9/2024, by HH Advance 1128J ET, sold to L Bar W Cattle Co., Absarokee, Mont.
$30,000 — UU Butte 4288M
DOB 2/25/2024, by CL 1 Domino 2114K 1ET, sold to Stangle Herefords, Marsland.
$30,000 — UU Caldwell 3418L
DOB 3/12/2023, by H5 9241 Advance 1174, sold to a Jolly, Mo., buyer.
$27,500 — UU Kingston 3354L
DOB 3/6/2023, by UU Kingston 0244H, sold to JLB Ranch, Douglass, Kan.
$27,000 — UU Cascade 3416L
DOB 3/12/2023, by CL 1 Domino 175J 1ET, sold to Knippling Bros., Gann Valley, S.D.
$25,000 — UU Chinook 3455L
DOB 3/16/2023, by HH Advance 1023J, sold to an Iowa buyer.
$25,000 — UU Trident 3550L
DOB 4/12/2023, by CL 1 Domino 883F 1ET, sold to Cross C, North Dakota.
$23,000 — UU Cascade 4261M
DOB 2/22/2024, by CL 1 Domino 175J 1ET, sold to L Bar W Cattle Co.
$23,000 — UU Remedy 3421L
DOB 3/13/2023, by SR Remedy 1589G, sold to Knippling Bros.
Mrnak Hereford Ranch
Bowman, N.D. | Jan. 21
Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average
98 bulls $1,052,750 $10,742
15 females
$132,000 $8,800
113 overall $1,184,750 $10,485
408 comm. heifers $1,084,500 $2,658
TOP BULL LOTS
$40,000 — MH 1136J Big Shot 3725L 1ET
DOB 10/1/2023, by Churchill Big Shot 1136J ET, sold to Neshem Livestock, Berthold.
$23,000 — MH 073 Red Time 320L
DOB 3/10/2023, by MH 708 Red Time 073, sold to Kenny Lee, Judith Gap, Mont.
$22,000 — MH 1242 Advance 3146L
DOB 4/11/2023, by HH Advance 1242J ET, sold to Austin Landkammer, Burtrum, Minn.
$18,500 — MH 1056 Forward 379L
DOB 3/28/2023, by HH ILR Forward 1056J ET, sold to Katus Ranch, Watauga, S.D.
$18,000 — MH 711 Comet 3126L
DOB 4/8/2023, by BCC Comet 711E, sold to Daner Herefords, Panhandle, Texas.
$18,000 — MH CH SHR One Shot 3715 ET
DOB 9/23/2023, by Churchill Big Shot 1136J ET, sold to Sadler Herefords, Tryon, Okla.
TOP FEMALE LOT
$31,000 — MH Miss 824 Dominator 3111L
DOB 4/6/2023, by BCC L1 Dominator 824F, sold to Austin Landkammer.
Melcher’s Herefords Inc.
Page, Neb. | Jan. 25
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average 23 bulls $179,750 $7,815
TOP BULL LOTS
$13,750 — HM 033 Advance 797A
DOB 9/1/2023, by FH 417 Advance 033 ET, sold to Behm Hereford Ranch, Burlington, N.D.
$12,000 — HM Anodyne 793A
DOB 8/30/2023, by Gerber Anodyne 001A, sold to Greg Wortmann, Crofton.
$10,750 — HM 033 Advance 848A
DOB 9/23/2023, by FH 417 Advance 033 ET, sold to Russ Muhlbach, Ravenna.
$10,500 — KM 8138 Domino 721A
DOB 2/22/2023, by CL 1 Domino 8138F 1ET, sold to Kevin Cook, Verdigre.
Red Bluff
Red Bluff, Calif. | Jan. 25
Auctioneers: Rick Machado, Eric Duarte
Reported by: Emilee Holt
Lots Gross Average 23 bulls $189,750 $8,250
TOP BULL LOTS
$20,000 — CJB WSF 45C Victor 2311 ET DOB 1/1/2023, by Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET, consigned by Wooden Shoe Farms, Blackfoot, Idaho, sold to El Sur Ranches, Monterey.
$14,000 — TMB WSF Newt 2304
DOB 2/24/2023, by Churchill Majestic 903G ET, consigned by Wooden Shoe Farms, sold to El Sur Ranches.
SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2024-25 fiscal year.)
$13,000 — M 5162 2296 Goose 340 ET
DOB 3/5/2023, by UPS Sensation 2296 ET, consigned by Morrell Ranches, Willows, sold to Jess Ranch, Ione.
$12,500 — M 947 9059 Ice Man 322
DOB 2/1/2023, by PERKS BH 5017 Sensation 9059ET, consigned by Morrell Ranches, sold to El Sur Ranches.
$10,500 — SMH 66589 Mandate 3024J
DOB 1/21/2023, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, consigned by Sonoma Mountain Herefords, Santa Rosa, sold to El Sur Ranches.
$10,000 — SMH 66589 Mandate 3025
DOB 1/21/2023, by /S Mandate 66589 ET, consigned by Sonoma Mountain Herefords, sold to Justin Fields, Coyote.
$9,000 — T One Cool Cat 31
DOB 1/8/2023, by T One Cool Cat 723ET, consigned by Y Cross Herefords, Bonanza, Ore., sold to Coleman Ranches, Molalla, Ore.
$8,750 — CC 903G 62E Majestic 19L ET
DOB 2/28/2023, by Churchill Majestic 903G ET, consigned by Cache Cattle Co., Wellsville, Utah, sold to Richard Stneed, Dorris.
$8,000 — CC 00127 94G Cash Destiny 2L
DOB 1/8/2023, by /S Cash 00127 ET, consigned by Cache Cattle Co., sold to Lucky Dog Farms, Corning.
$8,000 — SMH 0236 Bell Heir 3043B
DOB 1/30/2023, by C 8078 Bell Heir 0236, consigned by Sonoma Mountain Herefords, sold to Greg Shanahan, Eureka.
$7,500 — M BSM 9152 308 Brett 302 ET
DOB 1/5/2023, by SR Dominate 308F ET, consigned by Morrell Ranches, sold to Greg Shanahan.
Knippling Bros.
Gann Valley, S.D. | Jan. 26
Auctioneer: Online
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
62 bulls
$441,250 $7,117
215 comm. heifers $497,725 $2,315
TOP BULL LOTS
$15,000 — KR 50F Silver Star 3114L
DOB 3/18/2023, by R 319C North Star 50F, sold to Randy Nelson, Carpenter.
$14,000 — KR 9110 Freedom 3145L
DOB 3/23/2023, by FH 417 Advance 9110 ET, sold to Dan Keck, St. Lawrence.
$13,250 — KR 0244H Kingston 342L
DOB 3/11/2023, by UU Kingston 0244H, sold to Wynia Ranch, Platte.
$11,500 — KR 9110 Freedom 3175L
DOB 4/3/2023, by FH 417 Advance 9110 ET, sold to Epke Ranch, Springview, Neb.
$11,000 — KR 7100 Harley 339L
DOB 3/11/2023, by H5 408 Domino 7100, sold to Wynia Ranch.
Churchill Cattle Co.
Manhattan, Mont. | Jan. 28
Auctioneer: Joe Goggins
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Lots Gross Average 111 bulls $1,290,750 $11,628
TOP BULL LOTS
$175,000 — Churchill Stampede 486M ET
DOB 1/20/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Azure Valley Black Herefords, Windsor, Colo.; HC Herefords, Beloit, Wis.; Mann Polled Herefords, Cohasset, Minn.; Joe Walls & Sons, Arab, Ala.; Udy Cattle Co., Rockland, Idaho; Stellpflug Cattle Co., Glenrock, Wyo.; Harrell Hereford Ranch, Baker City, Ore.; and Rode Hause Black Herefords, Indianapolis, Ind. (1/2 interest).
$41,000 — Churchill Jack Frost 458M ET DOB 1/11/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Spaeth Farms, Cadott, Wis.; Ehlke Herefords, Townsend; and Grand Meadows Farm, Ada, Mich. (1/2 interest).
$41,000 — Churchill Redwood 3408L ET
DOB 12/16/2023, by HH Advance 0159H, sold to CX Ranch, Pomeroy, Wash. (1/2 interest)
$25,500 — Churchill Commander 467M ET
DOB 1/13/2024, by CL 1 Domino 267K 1ET, sold to Stuber Ranch, Bowman, N.D. (1/2 interest).
$26,000 — Churchill JR Thomas 4253M ET
DOB 2/6/2024, by H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET, sold to W4 Ranch, Morgan, Texas.
$25,000 — Churchill Sherman 446M ET
DOB 1/9/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Cornerstone Ranch, Fort Sumner, N.M.
$21,000 — Churchill Sherman 472M ET
DOB 1/16/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to SandRock Ranch, Benton, Wis.
$20,000 — Churchill Sherman 440M
DOB 1/8/2024, by Churchill Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Swinging H Herefords, Brockton.
$20,000 — Churchill JR Sherman 4252M ET
DOB 2/8/2024, by Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, sold to Otis Ranch, Emigrant.
$20,000 — Churchill Domino 4212M ET
DOB 3/17/2024, by CL 1 Domino 267K 1ET, sold to W4 Ranch.
Ridder Hereford Ranch
Callaway, Neb. | Jan. 30
Auctioneer: Lander Nicodemus
Reported by: Aaron Friedt
Lots Gross Average
TOP BULL LOTS
$14,000 — R 2126 North Star 79M
DOB 3/27/2024, by CL 1 Domino 2126K 1ET, sold to Knippling Bros, South Dakota.
$13,250 — R 9102G North Star 81L
DOB 3/26/2023, by BCC L1 Advanced 9102G ET, sold to Crow Creek, Nebraska.
$13,000 — R 9102G North Star 19L
DOB 3/4/2023, by BCC L1 Advanced 9102G ET, sold to Struempler, Nebraska.
$13,000 — R 0140H North Star 44L
DOB 3/13/2023, by CL 1 Domino 0140H, sold to Double E Land & Cattle, Nebraska.
$12,500 — R 20J North Star 19M
DOB 3/5/2024, by YV 234F Mr Forty Creek ET 20J, sold to Shawn Weishaar, North Dakota.
$12,000 — R 9102G North Star 94L
DOB 4/8/2023, by BCC L1 Advanced 9102G ET, sold to Valasek Cattle, Nebraska.
$11,750 — R 0140H North Star 73L
DOB 3/23/2023, by CL 1 Domino 0140H, sold to Mulbach, Nebraska.
$11,500 — R 620H North Star ER 25L
DOB 3/6/2023, by FE 27C Red Diamond Lad 620H, sold to Valasek Cattle.
XTC Ranches
Eastend, Saskatchewan | Jan. 31
Auctioneer: Bob Balog
Reported by: Kevin Murnin
Reported in Canadian Funds
Lots Gross Average
37 bulls $392,500 $10,608
TOP BULL LOT
$22,000 — XTC 81H Explosive Lad 163L
DOB 4/29/2023, by SNS Explosive Lad 81H, sold to Stroh Hereford Ranch, Killdeer, N.D.
ALABAMA
PEDRETTI RANCHES
Glynn Debter, Perry Debter or John Ross Debter 205-429-4415 or 205-429-2040 4134 County Hwy 30 • Horton, AL 35980 debterfarm@otelco.net
Randy & Kelly Owen
John & Randa Starnes
John: 256-996-5545
Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800
553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com
Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, Hereford Production Sale 1st Sat. in May High Cotton Bull Sale Last Monday in October
CALIFORNIA
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
Jim McDougald Manager 559-822-2178 McDougald Family 559-822-2289
Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626
Brand You Can Count On MORRELL RANCHES
Herefords & Angus Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell morrellranches@yahoo.com 5640 Co. Rd. 65 Willows, CA 95988
Cell 530-682-5808
GEORGIA
Polled Herefords • Brafords Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, Ga 31560 912-586-6585 • Cell 912-294-2470 greenviewfarms@windstream.net www.greenviewfarms.net
Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942
IDAHO
W. 500 S. Jerome, ID 83338
Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221 Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com
ILLINOIS
Baker Farms
1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364
Fred Debby
Family Agri-Business Since 1933
Sarah Susan • John 815-672-3491 Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984
704 Virginia Ave. 1 13 Northgate Rd. Taylorville, IL 62568 P eoria, IL 61614
Farm is located at: 1777 N. 1000 East Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 Visit our website for updates throughout the year www.stephensandloehrherefords.com Bar-S Bar-S LHF
Robert and Susan Botkin 1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086 859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net
Cattle for Sale at All Times
6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055 Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718 www.boydbeef.com
Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper 1011 Driftwood Lane Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Cell 270-668-7126 Fax 270-735-9922 bchambliss@priorityapproval.com
6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055
MATHENY HEREFORDS
Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny amathenyherefords@gmail.com
TUCKER STOCK FARMS
Registered Angus and Polled Herefords
John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301
BULLS ALWAYS FOR SALE
SCH Polled Herefords
Samuel C. and Linda Hunter • 301-824-4771 13651 Newcomers Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742
HERD SIRES: KCF Bennett York D377, KCF Bennett D367 G391, KCF Bennett 776 G413 and SCH Sensation D503 G4
MICHIGAN
Registered Polled Herefords
eastsidehereford@comcast.net
Visitors welcome!
Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com
W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887
Glenn Hanson, Sr 9 06-753-4684
Glenn Hanson, Jr 9 06-630-5169
“Cattle made for the North in the North”
MISSISSIPPI
www.caldwellherefordranch.com
Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317
MINNESOTA
David and Lorie Kitchell Family
Matthew & Darci, Dawson and Dutton Kitchell 3471 State Hwy. 200 • Ada, MN 56510-9260 701-799-7690 • www.dakitchfarms.com
Jerry and Shelly Delaney & Family 2071 C.R. 101 • Lake Benton, MN 56149 507-368-9284 • 507-820-0661 Jerry cell jdh@delaneyherefords.com • www.delaneyherefords.com
MISSOURI
Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com
575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621 616 Pecan Dr., Ft. Sumner, NM 88119 LaMoyne and Opal Peters Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant Ephesians 2:20
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
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
42590 Salmon Creek Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814 Bob Harrell Jr. 541-403-2210 Don Schafer 541-403-0008
Quarter
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
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 21115 344th Ave. Ree Heights, SD 57371
19402 W. Hwy. 51 P.O. Box 434 Sand Springs, OK 74063
Mike and Lotsee Spradling 918-640-7711 918-245-8854
Since 1945 – Quality Line 1 Cattle For Sale! Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810
4948 William Woodard R d. S pringfield , TN 37172
TEXAS
ATLAS FARMS
Your source for top end bulls and females. Jimmy, Claudia and Precious Atlas 4920 CR 401 • Grandview, TX 76050 214-202-5178 • 817-456-4691 atlasfarms@sbcglobal.net
Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O. Box 186 8 06-868-4661 or 806-570-9554 Miami, TX 79059 b reeder@amaonline.com
Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com
9 miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21
Larry Woodson Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com
SUNNY HILL RANCH
Horned and Polled
Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters
UTAH
Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com
JB Herefords
3847 W. 2200 S. • Wellsville, UT 84339 www.jbherefords.com
Billy Jensen 435-764-2422 Kyson Smith 435-421-9032 jbherefords@gmail.com Jensen Brothers Herefords – Since 1920
Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com www.johansenherefords.com Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979
Jake Rees 801-668-8613 Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747 Herefords & Angus ReesCattle.com reescattle@gmail.com
2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050
VIRGINIA
Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office Featuring Polled Descendants of J215 Thistle Tree Farm
SINCE 1943 DIAMOND M RANCH
SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY “The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA
WISCONSIN
Marty, Shannon, Matt and Derrick Wilcox 17912 S. Hwy. 195 Spangle, WA 99031 509-953-2535 – Marty www.wilcoxfamilycattle.com
4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161 texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org
Bill Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com
LARGENT and SONS
Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Sale Date – Nov. 16, 2023 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com 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
Ned and Jan Ward 406-757-0600
Ned (c) 307-751-8298 • Jan (c) 307-751-9470
Bell Ward 307-751-6922 • Jake Bare 406-780-0056
North Ranch: 2637 Adsit Rd., Decket, MT 59025 South Ranch: 888 Lower Prairie Dog Rd., Sheridan, WY 82801
Mailing address: PO Box B, Sheridan, WY 82801
Ochsner-Roth Cattle Co. Blake: 307-532-3282
Steve Roth: 307-575-5258
Rustin Roth: 307-575-2709
BW: 307-575-6772
Rodney: 307-575-2589 ochsnerranch@gmail.com 10672 Van Tassell Road Torrington, WY 82240 Annually selling over 200 Hereford and Angus Bulls via private treaty www.qualitybulls.com
CANADA
Billy Elmhirst R.R. 1 Indian River, ON Canada K0L 2B0 705-295-2708 ircc@nexicom.net elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com Your
InLovingMemory
Hereford Association Golden Breeder 50+ years in the Hereford Business!
Registered Polled Herefords
Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552
eastsidehereford@comcast.net
Visitors welcome!
The Baldwins 2 Church View Rd. Millersville, MD 21108
Bill 443-871-0573 Tara 443-871-0520 ttlajacobs@aol.com Lindsey 443-306-3218
6470 Beverleys Mill Rd. Broad Run, VA 20137
Tyler Newman 540-422-1747
Bob Kube 540-347-4343 fauquierfarmllc@gmail.com
KNOLL CREST FARM
Bob Schaffer, Owner-manager 3320 Deer Track Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22551 540-582-9234
bob@deertrackfarm.com www.deertrackfarm.com
Dan Snyder, cell 240-447-4600
Seth Snyder, cell 240-405-6049 654 Cold Spring Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325-7335 717-642-9199
herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com
“Serving the beef industry since 1944” P.O. Box 117 Red House, VA 23963
Office 434-376-3567
Paul S. Bennett 434-941-8245
Jim G. Bennett 434-664-7935
Brian R Bennett 434-664-8309
Dalton G. Bennett 434-664-7946
Scott R. Bennett 434-660-7268 knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com
AJ Stahoski: 908-240-5504 Abby Vander Groef: 973-769-8112 grasspondfarm@gmail.com
tcoley@hereford.org
Whiskey Run Farms LLC
hjh@whiskeyrunfarms.com www.whiskeyrunfarms.com
Hank and Charlotte Handzel and Family 2791 Sime Rd. Cottage Grove, WI 53527 608-839-5207 Main 608-235-9417 Cell
Josh, Kelly, Hannah and Ryan Oleson
1169 18th Dr. Arkdale, WI 54613
608-547-0430
20oleson@gmail.com
Facebook: Oleson Family Farm
HEREFORDS our only business
Ken and Sandy 608-434-0578
Travis and Megan 608-434-2843
Jim and Veronica E10645 Hatchery Rd. Baraboo, WI 53913 kenpierce254@gmail.com
Pierce’s Hereford Haven
Joe and Amy Starr and Family
E5198 N. Water Dr. Manawa, WI 54949
920-596-2580
Fax 920-596-2380
starr@wolfnet.net
BOETTCHER’S BROOKVIEW ACRES
Butch and Maryellen W16163 U.S. Hwy. 10 Fairchild, WI 54741 715-597-2036
Brandon 715-533-2470
Garritt 715-586-0033
Michael 715-533-3370
Ryan, Tiff and Andrew Timm 507-433-1183
cmboettcher@centurytel.net www.brookviewacres.com
Steve Merry 1840 Co. Rd. CC Hartford, WI 53027
Steven.Merry@aurora.org 414-881-5274
mgmpolledherefords.com
E-mail:starckfarm@gmail.com
100%AIsiredherdand wholeherdDNAtested!
Mark, Mary, Kira and Lily Jensen Waupaca, WI 715-340-4716
mjensencattle@gmail.com
Harold and Connie Lietzau 7477 Iband Ave. Sparta, WI 54656
608-633-2875
hllietzau@gmail.com
Troy and Michelle Jaydon, Devon and Jocelyn Taylor and Ty Taylor cell 608-487-0015 JENSEN CATTLE
Westfall
New Members
Hereford World welcomes new members who joined the American Hereford Association Oct. 1, 2024, through Jan 31, 2025.
Tim, Stephanie, Ashleigh and Andrew Osborn 3537 Second Creek Rd. Blanchester, OH 45107 Tim: 937-655-0644 timosborn62@gmail.com
330-465-6185 cell jwberg@bright.net
Jeff, Lou
Twp. Rd.
Jeromesville, OH
Cell 419-685-0549
jlcattleserv@aol.com
www.buckeyeherefords.com
ohioherefordlady@yahoo.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.
8 Traditions Certified Hereford-influence Sale, Stanford, Ky.
9 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. Sale, Old Washington
10 Burns Farms Female Sale, Pikeville, Tenn.
10 Mead Farms Bull & Female Sale, Versailles, Mo.
17 Rockin’ in the South Sale, Nunnely, Tenn.
19 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Herefordinfluenced Feeder Calf Sale, Lexington 23-25 California Beef Expo, Red Bluff
24 4B Farm LLC Sale, Shelby, N.C.
25 Ad deadline for July Hereford World
26 Mead Cattle Enterprises Sale, Midville, Ga. 31-6/1 Red Dirt Rendezvous, El Reno, Okla.
If you would like your sale, show or event to be included in this section, please email your information to Megan Underwood at: munderwood@hereford.org
Please include the name of your event, date and location, even if it’s online. Thank you.
Advertisers’ Index
ALABAMA
Debter Hereford Farm . . . . . 112, 136
Tennessee River Music . . . . . . 112
CALIFORNIA
Lambert Ranch 112
McDougald Herefords 112
Morrell Ranches 112
P W Gillibrand Cattle Co 112
Pedretti Ranches 112
Sierra Ranches 112
Snedden Ranch . . . . . . . 112
Sonoma Mountain Herefords . . . . 112
Wiemer Cattle Co . . . . . . . 112
COLORADO
Campbell, James T 112
Clark Anvil Ranch 112
Cline Registered Herefords 112
Coleman Herefords 112
Coyote Ridge Ranch 112
Ernst Herefords 112
Fuchs Herefords, Mike 112
Leroux Land & Cattle 112
Robb & Sons, Tom 112
Sidwell Herefords 112
Strang Herefords 112
GEORGIA
Barnes Herefords 9
Greenview Farms Inc 113
HME Herefords 136
Innisfail Farm 95
Mead Cattle Enterprises BC
MTM Polled Herefords 130
Predestined Cattle Co 136
White Hawk Ranch IBC
IDAHO
Canyon Gem Livestock 113
Colyer Herefords & Angus 113
Daniels Hereford Ranch 113
Elkington Polled Herefords 113
Holt Family Cattle 113
JBB/AL Herefords 113
Shaw Cattle Co 113
Wooden Shoe Farms 113
ILLINOIS
Bafford Farms 122
Baker Farms 113
Behrends Farms 122
Benedict Herefords 122
Bixler Herefords 90, 113
Bob-O-Lou Herefords 113
Burns Polled Hereford Farm 90, 113
Crane Herefords 122
Edenburn Family Farm 122
Ellis Farms 113
Eubank Farms 113
Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross 90
Fleisher Farms 90, 113
Happ Herefords 113
Knott Farm 113
Lorenzen Farms 122
Lowderman Cattle Co 122
McCaskill Farms 90
Milligan Herefords 113
Newbold Farms Inc 113
Oak Hill Farm 113
Parish Farms 122
Plainview Stock Farm 122
Prairie Cross, The 19, 90
Sayre Hereford Farm 113
Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords
Stephens and Loehr Herefords
INDIANA
Able Acres
MICHIGAN
Bramschreiber Hereford
Breasbois Farms
Cedar Creek Herefords
Grand Meadows Farm
108
108
Hanson’s Double G Herefords 115
MacNaughton Farms 115
McDonald Farm 108
Michigan Hereford Assn 108
Sugar Sweet Ranch 108
MINNESOTA
DaKitch Hereford Farms . . . . . . 115
Delaney Herefords
Krogstad Polled Herefords .
Lawrence Herefords
Springwater Polled Herefords .
MISSISSIPPI
IOWA
KANSAS
45, 115
115
115
115
Broadlawn Farm Polled Herefords 136
Caldwell Hereford Ranch 115
Leaning Cedar Herefords 115
McGuffee Polled Herefords 115
Waggoner Cattle Co 72
MISSOURI
AbraKadabra Cattle Co 101
Bellis Family Herefords 101
Biglieni Farms 115
Blue Ribbon Farms 10 0
Bonebrake Herefords 100, 115
Bradshaw Ranch 61, 100
Central Missouri Polled Hereford Assn 100
Doss Hereford Farms 101
Duvall Polled Herefords 100
Falling Timber Farm 115
Findley Farms 115
Harding Bros Herefords 115
High Prairie Farm 116
Journagan Ranch/ Missouri State University 101, 116
McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch 101
Mead Farms 90, 100
Menzies Cattle Co LLC 101
Miller Herefords . . . . . . 100
Reed Farms . . . . . . . . 101
Reynolds Herefords
Shoenberger Polled Herefords
Steinbeck Farms
Storie Farms
KENTUCKY
. . . . 100
. 101, 116
. 100
101
Valley Oaks Farm . . . . . . . 100
Whispering Winds Farm . . . . . 100
WMC Cattle Co . . . . . . . . 101
WPH Ranch 100
MONTANA
Bar Star 92
Churchill Cattle Co IFC, 49, 85
Cooper Hereford Ranch 116
Curlew Cattle Co 116
Ehlke Herefords 116
Feddes Herefords . . . . . . 116
Holden Herefords
Bar E Ranch
Bar W Cattle Co
McMurry Cattle
Schock Hereford Ranch
116 Thomas Herefords
Wichman Herefords
MARYLAND
Prairie Meadow Herefords
Prairie Rose Cattle Co
Purple Reign Cattle Co
RGR Cattle Co
113
90
113
122
NEBRASKA
116
Fisher Family, Lowell 116
Frenzen Polled Herefords 75, 116
Henkel Polled Herefords 116
Hirschfeld, JD & Sons 99
Hutton Ranch 116 JB Ranch Polled Herefords
4134 County Hwy. 30 Horton, AL 35980
Glynn Debter 205-429-2040
Perry Debter
205-429-4415
debterfarm@otelco.net Fax 205-429-3553
DRY MATTER INTAKE DMI
WHITEHAWK 593F REACHER 660J ET
Reacher is producing offspring with efficient production, lower daily consumption of forage and is in the top 5% of all Hereford animals for WW,YW and DMI while he is in the top 1% for MM, MG, REA, IMF and all three
WHITE HAWK RANCH
dollar indexes BMI$,BIl$, and CHB$. When searching the AHA database, no other animal matches the combination of WW, YW,DMI, REA, IMF and CHB.
