Much More Than Just Good Genetics by Tim McCray Tim@ABPmag.com
photos by Grandvale Creative unless noted otherwise
Ryan Topp told me as we were interviewing for this article,
“You can go anywhere in this country and find good genetics.” True, there are many in the cattle industry that provide just that. Topp Herefords of Grace City, North Dakota produces deep, uniform, dependable genetics that excel. But, their program is so much more than just modern, powerful, Hereford seedstock. Through visits to Topp Herefords and lengthy phone conversations with several of their partners and buyers, I can’t help but feel like I’m on a visionary sort of journey. This is more than just good genetics. Entrepreneur, Visionary, Committed, Consistent, Predictable, Quality, Progressive... have all been used to describe Ryan & Prairie Topp and the team at Topp Herefords. After conversations with friends, relatives and business associates, I’ve added humble, integrity, values, spiritual and focused. I could stop right there, but if there is anything I want you to understand about Topp Herefords it is those words. All of those work into a great description of anyone to do business with, and even better words for a friendship.
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American Beef Producer
January 2021
