® By the American Hereford Association | October 2026
Strong Market Fundamentals Continue Hereford-powered heterosis Low-stress weaning MORE POUNDS — LESS COST
Fall Bull Sale Third Annual
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
12 noon at the GKB Sale Headquarters, Desdemona, Texas
137 Coming 2-year-old Bulls Sell!
92 Hereford Horned & Polled + 22 Angus + 23 Red Angus Also selling 50 head of F1 Tiger Stripe heifers bred to start calving November 1.
GKB 267K DOMINO 5004
GKB GUNSMOKE 5025
GKB TRADEWIND 5032
AHA P44626972 • 1/6/25 • Scurred
AHA P44631903 • 1/12/25 • Scurred
AHA P44630606 • 1/17/25 • Homozygous Polled
S: CL 1 Domino 267K 1ET
S: Stellpflug Gunsmoke 222 ET
S: Innisfail Tradewind 2255 ET
D: Churchill Lady 023H ET
D: 77 Miss Grady 60D 68H
D: Bar S LHF 6124 Miss 6153 202ET
CED +2.8/ BW +2.6 / WW +78 / YW +132 / SC +1.7 / MILK +23
CED +7.6 / BW +0.4 / WW +64 / YW +104 / SC +1.6 / MILK +32
CED +4.5 / BW +1.2 / WW +70 / YW +119 / SC +1.5 / MILK +21
REA +.64 / MARB –.05 / BMI +407 / BII +492 / CHB +134
REA +.98 / MARB +.48 / BMI +466 / BII +571 / CHB +191
REA +.85 / MARB +.46 / BMI +386 / BII +492 / CHB +182
GKB FINAL CHAPTER 5059
GKB WINCHESTER 5048
GKB NIGHT MOVES 8724N
AHA P44630730 • 1/16/25 • Homozygous Polled
AAA 21255112 • 1/24/25 • Angus
RAAA 5103215 • 3/16/25 • Red Angus
S: EKS DWK B26 Final Chapter J10
S: Poss Winchester
S: T BarS Night Moves 107H
D: BR Jacklyn J047 ET
D: Wilks Lucy 9167
D: GKB Dixie Lady Laramie 8724
CED –1.6 / BW +3.8 / WW +71 / YW +108 / SC +0.7 / MILK +30
CED +10 / BW +0.9 / WW +88 / YW +155 / SC +.30 / MILK +21
CED +6 / BW +1.2 / WW +82 / YW +131 / MILK +22
REA +.57 / MARB +.26 / BMI +394 / BII +492 / CHB +154
MARB +1.24 / RE +.98 / $M +65 / $B +238 / $C +374
MARB +.24 / REA +.22 / PROS +66 / HB +28 / GM +38
Catalog available online and mailed on request — please call or text to request your mailed copy. Videos online prior to sale day.
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Gary & Kathy Buchholz, owners • Office (254) 440-1440 Gary Buchholz (214) 537-1285 • gary@gkbcattle.com Jay Creamer (254) 707-2199 • jay@gkbcattle.com Raymond Gushee (207) 256-7365 • ray@gkbcattle.com 7440 Hwy. 16, Desdemona, TX 76445
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Power Players at Five J’s.
Elite Performance. Functional Design. Proven Results.
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Reg: 44276463 Owned with ST Genetics, Chapman Land & Cattle, Ned & Jan Ward and Woolfolk Farms.
Reg: 44268920 Semen available through Reid Enterprises, 417-860-3102. Owned with McGuffee Polled Herefords.
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Reg: 44557698 Owned with Chapman Land & Cattle, Perez Cattle Company, Fredrickson Ranch, La Elisa De Romay Elorza.
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CE 4.5 WW 58 YW 102 REA 0.48 Marb 0.44 $BMI 476 $BII 576 $CHB 189
Reg: 44548589 Owned with Price Land & Cattle.
CE 1.6 WW 60 YW 94 REA 0.87 Marb 0.59 $BMI 442 $BII 551 $CHB 158
CE 7.7 WW 62 YW 89 REA 0.89 Marb 0.68 $BMI 521 $BII 639 $CHB 184
CE 11.2 WW 64 YW 103 REA 0.95 Marb 0.25 $BII 617 $BMI 524 $CHB 169
CE 8.7 WW 63 YW 96 REA 0.99 MARB 0.63 $BMI 547 $BII 664 $CHB 176
Reg: 44267937 Semen available through ABS. Owned with Harrellson Farms and Churchill Cattle Co.
5J Cattle Company Clayton, NC | FiveJsFarm.com Registered Hereford & Santa Gertrudis Jody Standley, Owner 919-291-4212 Zack Denning, Herd Manager 919-608-8882 Will Standley, Farm Manager 984-480-9054
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Reg: 44687004 Owned with Will Thompson, Beery’s Land and Cattle, in-herd use.
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$CHB 204
Reg Number: 44654445 Owned with Will Thompson, Seth Harrelson, Stellpflug Cattle Co, Hoffman Herefords and ABS Global. High selling lot purchased from Churchill.
CONTENTS October 2026
By the American Hereford Association
page 8 GENETICS Feeding the Data 8
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Hereford Feedout Program results guide improvement. — by Katie Maupin Miller
Less Cost and More Return Hereford magnifies the power of heterosis. — by Wes Ishmael
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Prices continue strong for the Hereford influence. — by Justin Miller
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Cover photo: “Baldies to Build Around” by Sydnee Shive, taken at Circle B Ranch, Montana, the 2023 Commercial Producer of the Year.
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Growing Protection 58
Training livestock guardian dogs to protect cattle and small ruminants from predators. — by Katie Maupin Miller
Healthy Returns 64
Treat cattle at the optimum time. — by Heather Smith Thomas
Market Tracks
How much should you pay for a replacement heifer? — by James Mitchell and Ryan Loy
Fifteen Hereford breeders garnered Gold TPR Breeder status for fall 2026.
Deworming Strategies
Trolling for lows. — by Wes Ishmael
Fifteen Hereford breeders achieved Platinum Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for fall 2026.
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Test, rather than assume treatment effectiveness. — by Kevin Johnson
Consign cattle to upcoming Hereford-influenced sales.
MANAGEMENT Expansion Figuring
Fall 2026 Gold TPR Breeders
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CATTLE HEALTH Effective Deworming Starts Now
Enhance Your Marketing Potential
Fall 2026 Platinum TPR Breeders
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Strong market fundamentals continue. — by Wes Ishmael
Standout Demand
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MARKETS Beyond the Noise
Low-stress weaning strategies pay now and later. — by Heather Smith Thomas
page 76 WEATHER Drought Relief for Some 84
The historical El Niño promises rain in the south this winter. — by Katie Maupin Miller
AHA CORNER 90 What’s New 96 From the Field 102 Sales Digest 102 Statement of Ownership 114 Calendar of Events 118 Advertisers’ Index
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Contacts American Hereford Association
Certified Hereford Beef Staff
Address: 11500 N. Ambassador Dr., Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 816-842-3757 • Fax 816-243-1314 hworld@hereford.org • Hereford.org
President and chief executive officer Ernie Davis, edavis@herefordbeef.org Account executive Marie Prodell, mprodell@herefordbeef.org Brand manager Ty Ragsdale, tragsdale@herefordbeef.org
AHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Austin Snedden, Maricopa, Calif. Vice president Scott Sullivan, Grannis, Ark. Directors Term expires 2026 Jim Coley, Lafayette, Tenn. Hampton Cornelius, LaSalle, Colo. Term expires 2027 Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn. Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla. Term expires 2028 Danny Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D. Grant McKay, Marysville, Kan. Jim Williams, Kearney, Neb. Term expires 2029 Bryan Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C. Joe Ellis, Chrisman, Ill. Joe Dan Ledbetter, Wheeler, Texas
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive vice president Jack Ward, jward@hereford.org Chief operating officer and director of breed improvement Shane Bedwell, sbedwell@hereford.org Chief financial officer Leslie Mathews, lmathews@hereford.org Director of records department Laura Kouba, lkouba@hereford.org Director of youth activities and foundation Amy Cowan, acowan@hereford.org National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org Associate director of youth marketing and education Chloé Durian, cdurian@hereford.org Records supervisor Ashleigh Sloan, asloan@hereford.org Director of communications and digital content Taylor Belle Matheny, tmatheny@hereford.org Audio-visual specialist Kelsey Vejraska, kvejraska@hereford.org Administrative assistant and event coordinator Claire Norris, cnorris@hereford.org
Commercial Programs Director of commercial programs Justin Miller, jmiller@hereford.org Commercial marketing representatives Jake Drost, jdrost@hereford.org Trevor Johnson, tjohnson@hereford.org
Hereford World Staff Director of field management and seedstock marketing Kane Aegerter, kaegerter@hereford.org Production manager Caryn Vaught, cvaught@hereford.org Executive editor Wes Ishmael, wishmael@hereford.org Senior editor Katie Maupin Miller, kmiller@hereford.org Print and digital coordinator Morgan Barba, mbarba@hereford.org Creative content and editorial specialist Kaitlyn Baker, kbaker@hereford.org Graphic designers Sharon Blank and Teri Wolfgang Contributing writers Kevin Johnson, Ryan Loy, James Mitchell and Heather Smith Thomas
Field Staff Western Region – Contact the AHA Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ore., Utah and Wash. Central Region – Austin Brandt Iowa, Kan., Minn., Mo., and Neb. 712-621-1829, abrandt@hereford.org Upper Midwest Region – Will Banks Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. 859-954-1563, wbanks@hereford.org Southwest Region – Ty Drach Ark., La., N.M., Okla. and Texas 815-822-3552, tdrach@hereford.org Eastern Region – Peyton Pruett Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 731-988-8470, ppruett@hereford.org Mountain Region – Aaron Friedt Colo., Mont., N.D., S.D., Wyo., central and western Canada 701-590-9567, afriedt@hereford.org Northeast Region – Contact the AHA Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., N.J., N.Y., R.I., Vt., and eastern Canada
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GENETICS
Feeding the Data Hereford Feedout Program results guide improvement. by Katie Maupin Miller ow-calf profitability stems from many factors, including consumer beef demand, which boils down to whether or not consumers are satisfied with their dining experience. That’s why Jon Averhoff, Texas Stardance Cattle LLC, Jonesboro, Texas, has fed his cattle at HRC Feed Yards LLC in Scott City, Kan., the last five years through the Hereford Feedout Program. “If you’re serious about becoming a cattleman, a rancher and a beef producer, you probably have a background on the ranch, and so you know the cow-calf operation, maybe the stocker operation, but when you go to that feedlot and go through that program and feed your own cattle out, you start to link together the cowcalf operator, stocker operator, feedlot and packer. Then the whole production system starts to make sense to you,” Averhoff says. “You really need to understand that because if you’re a cow-calf operator, you’re producing the calf that’s going to end up there. You need to be working on a calf that can be successful in the feedlot and make money going to the packer.” Averhoff’s 225-head cattle operation is split between Hereford commercial and seedstock selected for carcass merit. Nearly every single bull calf born on his ranch is castrated — including his registered stock. “Sending your own cattle into the Feedout Program, you’re going to get your carcass data back, and you’re going to know right away if you need to work on it, need to improve it or if it’s where it ought to be,” he says. “You can’t get that data anywhere else.” The Hereford Feedout Program — open to Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics — helps producers maximize profit potential by turning real-world performance into valuable information and marketing opportunities. Participants collect feedlot performance and carcass data that can help guide future breeding decisions and improve carcass expected progeny difference (EPD) accuracy. The program also provides opportunities to expand marketing avenues,
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The data gleaned from retaining cattle through harvest allows cow-calf producers to make valuable improvements in their genetics.
including access to the U.S. Premium Beef® grid and the ability for eligible cattle to be marketed through the Certified Hereford Beef® brand.
Easing into retained ownership
“If you want to understand the value of your cattle and how to improve your genetics and management for those who buy and feed your cattle, you can make huge strides by entering cattle in this program,” says Justin Miller, AHA director of commercial programs. “It’s an opportunity to dip your toes in the water and gain a wealth of knowledge for limited financial exposure.” That’s what Daniel Pike did when he sent about a dozen head to the Hereford Feedout Program for the first time last year. He learned about the opportunity through Breck Debnam of Innisfail Farms, where Pike sources his Hereford sires to run with his 325-head commercial cow operation in Georgia. continued on page 10...
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EFBeef = EFFICIENT for a reason Not one to lie down on the job, He’s just EFFICIENT! COST CUTTER F255
EFBEEF D876 COST CUTTER F255 — P43898290
The #1 Hereford and #4 ACROSS ALL BREEDS for RFI-Efficiency
in the Vytelle Growsafe Top 150 Proven Sires list.
Efficient grazing daughters are working in the cowherds of MM Ranch, Kansas; and EFBEEF.
Cost Cutter tracking cows in Kansas W489 as a 16-year-old
• Cost Cutter is sired by EF BEEF X651 Tested D876, who is a great full brother to EFBEEF BR Validated B413. Phil and Joyce Ellis 26455 N. 2300th St., Chrisman, IL 61924 765-665-3207 Matt and Lisa 217-712-0635 Joe and Lauri 765-366-5390 Chris Ellis 765-505-9691 Call us or visit for more information. Hereford.org
• Cost Cutter is out of EFBEEF N014 Phreda W489, pictured this spring as a 16-year-old raising her next good one. • Maternal grandsire is the indomitable EF K334 Crown Beef N014, who was an early find in feed efficiency testing and also provides great carcass value. October 2026 |
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“We started with a small number last year, kind of dipped our toe in the water a little bit to see what that was like, and then we sent quite a few more this year,” Pike says. His goal is to put together a truckload or two to send in the future. “I’ve had interest over time in doing some retained ownership on my own, but I never was quite confident enough in the genetics that I had to send a full load at a time,” Pike explains. “This was kind of a perfect opportunity to sort of feel that part of it out, as well as select better genetics for our program with that feedback — having that data to analyze and work from.” Pike had been apprehensive that feeders wouldn’t want to work with producers sending in smaller numbers of cattle but felt welcomed and valued by the crew at HRC. “Everybody’s very helpful and professional,” Pike says. “From the financial and the billing, the whole deal, I think it reinforced that, ‘Hey, this is a process that’s doable.’” After harvest, his participation in the program ended up being profitable and invaluable in terms of gathering feedback on his herd’s genetic potential. “With this group, despite being a really strong market on the feeder calf side, it still penciled out,” Pike says. “It’s a winwin, where we have somewhat of a financial advantage, while being able to get the data to start making decisions based on data and not speculation.”
Data-backed decisions
“I think it’s really easy to tell ourselves that we’re doing things the right way. When we have some objective measurements and objective data to validate or disprove what we’re doing, I think it takes a little gall and self-reflection to be able to look at that holistically, but it keeps us honest as producers,” Pike says. “It makes sure we’re making the right decisions for our industry and our operations to produce a better-quality product.” While his data set was admittedly smaller with the dozen head he first entered in the program, Pike still put it to work immediately. “I culled one cow, in particular, because I thought she would produce better than what she did and decided not to keep her after the results of that harvest. A couple others also surprised me,” Pike says. “It’s valuable to look at the genetic lines within my herd and make some different breeding decisions based on that.” Overall, Pike gleaned the most useful information from the middle-performing cattle as the true benchmark for his operation, rather than the outliers at either end of the performance spectrum.
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“The ones in the middle are the ones where I probably learned a little bit more about what I had,” Pike says. “I want to prove that we’re producing the product that we think we’re producing. To be able to look at that data and say, ‘Yeah, we’re doing what we need to be,’ or, ‘We’re working in the direction,’ is invaluable.” With both a commercial and a Hereford seedstock operation, Averhoff’s use of the data is two-fold. He gains valuable insights about his commercial cattle’s performance in the feedlot, while also testing the merit of his seedstock genetics. Texas Stardance Cattle LLC is built around raising Hereford cattle that will produce 100% USDA Prime beef, which is relected by the selection decisions they make each day. “We have a cutoff on our carcass traits. If an animal does not meet those carcass traits, we don’t look at them,” Averhoff says. “We end up with a group of animals that have the carcass traits we need, and then we start looking at all the other EPDs — keeping birth weight in line, docility, fertility, udders, teats — those types of things to keep them functional; they have to be functional.” “The calves that we send to the Feedout Program in Kansas always come back with tremendously good carcass quality grades, and that’s really where the premium is paid at the feedlot — for quality grade,” Averhoff says. While he isn’t quite producing 100% Prime yet, Averhoff’s cattle always grade in the upper two-thirds of Choice or Prime, and the data he receives from the Feedout help him continue toward his goal. This is due in part to being able to make selection decisions based on real-world carcass performance, but it’s also due to the fact that this carcass data is folded into the AHA genetic evaluation, bolstering the accuracy of carcass performance predictors across the breed. Likewise, Averhoff notes the value of the National Reference Sire Program (see Proving Sires). “All of our calves, even in the feedlot, have all been genotyped, so we can tie those back specifically to our bloodlines,” Averhoff explains. “That data is just totally invaluable. You can make so much progress in carcass traits when you have slaughter data. Ultrasound is good and it’s helpful, but the carcass data, I say, is like gold.” Ultimately, the AHA’s partnership with HRC helps cattlemen make decisions. “The Hereford Feedout Programs and the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout allow AHA and NJHA members to receive a wealth of information about their cattle and the beef industry,” Miller emphasizes. “They can make breeding decisions based on the feeding and carcass data they receive, improving their own operations in addition to the quality of beef our industry provides to consumers.” Hereford.org
Consumer-focused cattlemen
This emphasis on the consumer and their experience with the beef they place on their plate is something that Pike and Averhoff share. “There’s a food chain in the beef industry … it starts with the consumer and works its way back through the packer, to the feedlot and on down,” Averhoff says. “You know, really, who’s on the bottom of the chain is a registered guy. The seedstock producer is at the bottom of the food chain. He gets his money from the cowcalf operator and that money can all be traced back to the consumer.” Pike explains that discovering the feedlot performance of his cattle, such as average daily gain and feed efficiency was telling. As a veterinarian, he also had a keen interest in their health throughout the feeding period. But he most values the carcass data. To him, the Feedout Program is about proving that his genetics produce beef consumers desire. “Receiving all of the carcass traits, and the quality grades, too, tells me if we are producing the quality that we want to produce,” Pike says. “That’s probably been the most important.” Averhoff believes that understanding the complete production chain in the beef industry — from pasture to plate — is so invaluable that he has contributed to the NJHA to help provide opportunities for young people to feed their own cattle. “We feel like the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout program really emphasizes the things that impact beef production, so that was one of the reasons that we really were fortunate and felt very good that we’re given an opportunity to help sponsor the program,” Averhoff says. Whether a stockman is 8 years old or 80, the end product should be top-of-mind. The Hereford Feedout Program helps producers gain valuable insights to push their genetics toward better beef. Editors’ Note: Enrollment in the 2027 Hereford Feedout Program, which is open to groups of five head or more, closes Oct. 31. Delivery to HRC is slated for Dec. 12-16, 2026, although full-pen groups (50+ head) can be arranged to be sent to HRC Feed Yards at any time. Learn more about program requirements and how to enroll at: Hereford.org/commercial/hereford-feedout-program/.
Proving Sires
The National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) enables Hereford breeders and the collective breed to evaluate the genetic merit of young Hereford sires through large contemporary groups of their progeny head-to-head in commercial cow-calf production. Since its inception in 1999 the NRSP has also been the cornerstone for developing new selection tools, validating the efficacy of genomic tools and more. “The accuracy of the predictions is so much more powerful when you have multiple sire progeny observations in large contemporary groups in a true progeny test like this one, compared to onetime snapshots collected in a performance bull test,” explains Shane Bedwell, AHA director of breed improvement and chief operating officer. All of this is possible in part due to AHA’s NRSP test herd at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb. Olsens raise progeny from multiple sires randomly mated to cows from birth through harvest collecting data along the way in large contemporary groups. “The NRSP is such a well-run, well-managed program. The Olsens do a wonderful job. They track it from birth to slaughter,” Averhoff says. “The data is good. You can’t get that kind of data anywhere.” That data has flowed directly into the breed’s genetic evaluation since 1999. Since then, the more than 300 NRSP sires influence 7% of the more than the 2 million AHA performance pedigrees, and the data gleaned from the test has not only bolstered EPDs accuracy but enabled the Association to study new traits like the current exploration of the heritability of methane emission in partnership with Colorado State University’s Ag Next program. Averhoff has proven his own sire in the program. Progeny from his bull, Stardance M9080 ET, a son of EFBeef BR Validated B413, dominated for quality grade. In one of deepest NRSP carcass tests, 86% of them graded Prime. M9080 ranks in the top 1% of the breed for MARB, and all of his indexes are in the top 1%. To learn more about NRSP visit Hereford.org/genetics/ breed-improvement/nrsp/ or flip to Page 90 to see the list of this year’s selected sires.
Jon Averhoff uses the data he receives from the Hereford Feedout Program to make decisions in both his commercial cow herd and on his Hereford seedstock operation that emphasizes carcass traits.
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Featuring
175 BULLS
KCF Bennett Dominion K510
KCF Bennett Monument J338
Reg. #44405363 | Semen Available CED
BW
7.5
WW
2.1 CW
90
REA
122
YW
141 MARB
1.50
MM
33
BMI$
0.35
SC
1.7 BII$
513
Reg. #P44320126 | Semen Available SCF
22.3
CED
CHB$
634
BW
16.8 CW
197
WW
-4.1 REA
102
YW
68
MARB
0.61
MM
104 BMI$
0.71
SC
45
BII$
544
SCF
1.2
24.3
BULL SALE
CHB$
673
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
223
DECEMBER 4, 2026
FRIDAY, 12:00 NOON EST KCF Bennett Eagle H550
SHF Headstrong D287 H315 ET
Reg. #P44249999 | Semen Available CED
BW
8.2
WW
0.5 CW
REA
81
YW
80
MARB
0.41
MM
129
SC
35
BMI$
0.56
SCF
1.9 BII$
399
Reg. #P44123822 | Semen Available 17.4
CHB$
527
CED
BW
8.2 CW
166
WW
2.4 100
YW
78
REA
1.09
MM
127 MARB
0.21
SC
34
BMI$
382
SCF
2.2 BII$
478
14.8 CHB$
165
Sale Book available upon request PRE-REGISTER for the sale at www.KNOLLCRESTFARM.com or by scanning the QR Code
Selling Sons of These Sires: KCF Bennett Monument J338 KCF Bennett Dominion K510 KCF Bennett Eagle H550 SHF Headstrong D287 H315 CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G HHH Provision 5L ET A A A
Hereford, Angus Hereford, Angus,, Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls
HHF Provision 5L ET
Reg. #P44453642 | Semen Available CED
BW
12.3
WW
0.6 CW
99
YW
72
REA
0.92
MM
121 MARB
0.11
SC
36
BMI$
563
SCF
1.9 BII$
657
SCAN TO REGISTER
28.2 CHB$
156
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PRINCIPLES in PROGRESS Production Sale SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026 • 12 NOON CST At the Farm — New Hebron, Mississippi
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KRM 62C ABI GIRL 8184 J4
KRM Y620 MISS MANDATE G142 ET
KRM D103 JENNA D17 H82
DOB: 1/3/21 • P44228957 • Heterozygous Polled Sire: 2TK PERKS 5101 CHUMA 8184 ET | Dam: LF CMR 0124 ADRIANNA 62C Due to calve October 2026 to Churchill Smokey 3128L ET
DOB: 10/2/19 • P44080580 • Polled Sire: /S Mandate 66589 ET | Dam: GV CMR 383R Miss P606 Y620 ET 100% interest in this proven donor sells
DOB: 2/17/20 • P44128356 • Heterozygous Polled Sire: KRM 38A WELL ARMED Z210 D17 | Dam: KRM 81A QUEEN Y297 D103 Due to calve October 2026 to UPS Lakota ET
KRM G142 HUMBLE ONE 8682 K93
KRM G51 MS ENDURE 8682 J133
KRM E1 MS HOMETOWN 332A J75
DOB: 3/4/22 • P44345864 • Polled Sire: UPS ENDURE 8682 | Dam: KRM Y620 MISS MANDATE G142 ET Due Feb 2027 to SHF Foresight
DOB: 3/19/21 • 44229151 • Horned Sire: UPS ENDURE 8682 | Dam: KRM E7 GINGER Z210 G51 Due to calve October 2026 to UPS Lakota ET
DOB: 2/18/21 • P44229088 • Polled Sire: ILR Hometown 332A ET | Dam: KRM 1313 Memory 156T E1 Proven Donor Sells
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KRM G142 MS CUDA BELLE P43 ET
DOB: 2/9/26 • P44748669 • Homozygous Polled Sire: C CUDA BELLE 2111 | Dam: KRM Y620 MISS MANDATE G142 ET
KRM J173 MS GUARDIAN N132
DOB: 10/11/25 • P44727846 • Polled Sire: C GKB GUARDIAN 1015 ET | Dam: KRM F13 MOMENTM GAL J173 Fall yearling heifer ready to breed
KRM G159 RIP 8682 N75
DOB: 3/1/25 • P44642580 • Scurred Sire: KRM F126 MR ENDURE 8682 J165 | Dam: KRM B5 ABBY D60 G159
KRM K6 KABOOM N46
DOB: 2/14/25 • P44642565 • Polled Sire: KRM 5036 KABOOM 173D J120 ET | Dam: KRM X17 JAM JAM 8184 K6
KRM K167 MS SANDHILL P46
KRM G142 CUDA BELLE P19ET
DOB: 2/11/26 • P44747213 • Polled Sire: LOEWEN SANDHILL L70 ET | Dam: KRM F60 MYSTERY 8682 K167
DOB: 2/5/26 • P44748664 • Polled Sire: C CUDA BELLE 2111 | Dam: KRM Y620 MISS MANDATE G142 ET
KRM 2138 MS SMOKEY N154 ET
KRM H52 MS CHARACTER N142
DOB: 11/1/25 • P44725371 • Homozygous Polled Sire: CHURCHILL SMOKEY 3128L ET | Dam: C 1311 GENESIS GAL 2138 ET Dam is the $190,000 full sister to C Arlo
DOB: 10/25/25 • P44726604 • Polled Sire: NJW 11B 173D CHARACTER 178J ET | Dam: KRM 606 OPEN MIND 6026 H52 ET Fall yearling heifer ready to breed
KRM G142 GUNSMOKE N18 ET
KRM LBB 1162Y EQUITY 28N ET
DOB: 1/30/25 • P44642338 • Homozygous Polled Sire: STELLPFLUG GUNSMOKE 222 ET | Dam: KRM Y620 MISS MANDATE G142 ET
DOB: 3/20/25 • P44707695 • Polled Sire: CHURCHILL EQUITY 3316L ET | Dam: CHURCHILL LADY 1162Y ET
KRM K93 EQUITY N111
KRM K76 SIR J120 N53
DOB: 4/15/25 • P44726610 • Polled Sire: CHURCHILL EQUITY 3316L ET | Dam: KRM G142 HUMBLE ONE 8682 K93
DOB: 3/1/25 • P44641331 • Polled Sire: KRM 5036 KABOOM 173D J120 ET | Dam: KRM G146 HOT DEAL 8682 K76
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GENETICS
Less Cost and More Return Hereford magnifies the power of heterosis. by Wes Ishmael ncreased profit potential borne by effective, structured crossbreeding systems continues to drive more demand for Hereford genetics. “The use of crossbreeding offers two distinct and important advantages over the use of a single breed. First, crossbred animals have heterosis or hybrid vigor. Second, crossbred animals combine the strengths of the parent breeds,” explains Bob Weaber, Kansas State University Extension beef cattle specialist and geneticist. “The term ‘breed complementarity’ is often used to describe breed combinations that produce highly desirable progeny for a broad range of traits.” For instance, feed efficiency always matters, but its value is magnified when feed costs increase, as they are currently. A multi-year study of pasture cow feed efficiency at Oklahoma State University highlights the benefit of incorporating Hereford’s documented feed efficiency into a crossbreeding program. Compared to straightbred Angus cows, Hereford-sired black baldy females consumed 2 pounds less modest-quality pasture forage per day. (see Table 1). That’s about 725 pounds less per cow over the course of a year, equivalent to about an acre of the pasture in the study. These advantages translated to at least $50 of savings in annual feed costs per black baldy female, all while they maintained a 0.5 higher body condition score throughout the study. Likewise, pricing hay at $150 per ton, Hereford-sired black baldy females cost about $90 less per head per year
Heterosis by the Numbers Direct heterosis increases performance of the crossbred calf relative to the average of the straightbred parental breeds, according to the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC). • Survival to weaning (+1.9%) • Weaning weight (+3.9%) • Post-weaning gain (+2.6%) • Yearling weight (+3.8%) • Feed conversion (+2.2%)
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Maternal heterosis increases performance of the crossbred cow relative to the average of straightbred females of the parental breeds. • Calving rate (+3.7%) • Weaning weight (+3.8%) • Longevity (+38%) • Number of calves (+17%) • Cumulative weaning weight (+25.3%)
to feed in ongoing research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). That’s compared to staightbred Angus counterparts. The UIUC study is designed to quantify the differences between breeding either Hereford or Angus bulls to commercial Angus cows over time when retaining replacement heifers. “Seventy percent of the feed resources in the beef industry go to the cow herd, and 70% of that feed that goes to the cow herd goes to her maintenance,” explained Dan Shike, during last year’s American Hereford Association (AHA) Educational Forum. “Multiply those two numbers. It’s 0.49. I’m going to round that to 50%. Half of the feed in the beef industry goes to just maintaining the cow, and I haven’t produced anything.” Shike is head of the UIUC animal sciences department and has served as lead researcher in the study.
Maternal heterosis unmatched
Of course, it’s maternal heterosis captured and managed through crossbreeding that shines the brightest. “The value of maternal heterosis (see Heterosis by the Numbers sidebar) is most visible in the increased number of calves (lifetime), cow longevity and cumulative weaning weight (lifetime),” explains Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operations officer and director of breed improvement. “Advantages associated with heterosis can be magnified based on the inherent strengths of the breed components in the crossbreeding plan, as well as the complementarity between the breeds.” The UIUC study corroborates the value of baldy females’ maternal heterosis. Compared to the straight black females, 14% more black baldy females weaned their first calf at 2 years of age (see Table 2). Plus, 18% more of the Hereford-sired females bred back on time for their second calf. The study began with 600 commercial Angus cows in a fall calving herd. Half were bred to six different Hereford bulls; the other half to Angus bulls. All bulls used represented the top 15% of each breed for its maternal and terminal indexes. “I’m not looking for the cow that wins in one year. I’m looking for the cow that wins over her lifetime and stays in the herd, stays in production, because she has some built-in fertility, some resilience, which leads to longevity,” Shike noted. Hereford.org
Table 1:
Table 2
OSU research in cow efficiency
Implications of Fertility/Longevity
Black baldy cow
Straightbred black cow
Body condition score
6.0
5.5
Dry matter intake
28 lbs./day
30 lbs./day
Annual basis (lbs.)
10,220 lbs./year
10,950 lbs./year
Annual basis (tons)
5.1 tons/year
5.5 tons/year
Annual hay cost ($125/ton)
$638
$688
Hereford advantage: $50 savings Lalman's research allowed for the following assumptions: 1. On average, baldy cows had a 0.5 higher body condtion score than straightbred black cows. 2. On average, baldy cows consumed 2 pounds less of voluntary forage intake per day than straightbred black cows.
“They wean more calves, and more of them breed back. That’s Hereford genetics; that’s maternal heterosis.” Bedwell points out that Hereford’s added heterosis advantage stems from the fact it’s the least related of all Bos Taurus breeds, as documented by the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. That means more hybrid punch, and more profit potential for commercial cattlemen. “(Hereford’s) heterosis and hybrid vigor on the black-hided cow or the red-hided cow, in my opinion, is a genetic explosion, whether it’s a steer or a heifer, whether they’re going to the feedlot or they’re being retained as bred female, as we do,” says Paul Koffskey, Groendyke Ranch manager, Nash, Okla. “The baldy female, in my opinion, is second to none as a replacement female, from the milking ability we get from the Hereford and the carcass merit to sustainability. If you’re not using that to your advantage, I think you’re leaving money on the table.” The sustainability Koffskey speaks of is two-fold — economic and environmental — thanks to the breed’s increased efficiency generating more output with fewer inputs. Greg Thoma, AgNext director for agricultural modeling and lifecycle assessment at Colorado State University, used data from the UIUC study to conduct a lifecycle assessment for a 1,000-head operation over 10 years. The model considered a 1,000-cow commercial Angus herd using Hereford bulls and retaining its own replacement heifers or using Angus bulls and retaining its own replacement heifers. Although weaning weights were heavier in the Angus-sired scenario, increased fertility, breed-back and longevity meant more weaned calves over time in the Hereford-sired model. Never minding the associated economics, this led to a 7.8% decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity for the Hereford-sired cattle when considering only factors influencing weaning rate. When fertility, body weight and intake factors also were matched to the UIUC trial data, GHG emission intensity was 15.6% less for the Hereford-sired cattle.
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Angus
Hereford
% Difference
2-year-olds calved
89%
95%
6%
First-calf weaning rate
76%
90%
14%
Pregnant 2-year-olds
75%
93%
18%
3-year-olds calved
69%
83%
14%
In herd at 4 years old
67%
80%
13%
Residual returns
Maternal heterosis pays even more over time, as demonstrated by an analysis conducted by the University of Tennessee (UT) in 2023, which utilized current prices at the time, along with documented Hereford production advantages. Specifically, the analysis compared using Hereford bulls rather than Angus bulls in commercial Angus herds with 30 cows or 500 cows. An operation’s net worth per cow and the average income generated per cow increased significantly when crossbreeding. “The key reason is the value of maternal heterosis, in general terms, and the specific performance advantages inherent to the Hereford breed,” according to Charley Martinez, when he summarized the results as UT Extension livestock economist. He is now director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management. “For instance, previous research conducted for the American Hereford Association documented a 7% pregnancy advantage and a weaning weight advantage of 12.1 pounds for Hereford-sired commercial black baldies compared to Angus-sired commercial Angus calves,” Martinez explained. “There are fewer open cows with the black baldy females each year, less cow depreciation and more calves to market. At the same time, direct heterosis adds weaning and yearling weight to each calf marketed.” At the end of 10 years, breeding commercial Angus cows to a Hereford bull returned an average of $90 more net farm income per cow per year in a 500-cow herd, compared to breeding commercial Angus cows to an Angus bull. The advantage was $76 per head in a 30-cow herd. Across 10 years, breeding commercial Angus cows to a Hereford bull returned an average of $305 more net worth per cow per year in a 500-cow herd, compared to breeding commercial Angus cows to an Angus bull. The advantage difference for a 30-cow herd was a staggering $1,326 more per cow per year because each single head contributes more relative value to the smaller herd. “There is so much more opportunity for commercial cattle producers to utilize heterosis, not just for themselves, but for the industry as a whole, especially as we rebuild the national beef cow herd” Bedwell says.
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Fall Production Sale Friday, October 16, 2026 • 12:30 PM • At the Ranch BULL OFFERING
85 Two-Year-Old Registered Hereford Bulls
HEIFERS
75 Registered Hereford Heifers Bred to LBW Hereford Bulls for Spring Calves. Due to Start Calving February 10th. 50 Commercial Hereford Heifers Bred to LBW Angus Bulls for Spring Calves. Due to Start Calving January 15th. 30 Black Baldy True F-1 Heifers, Bred to LBW Angus Bulls Spring Calving. Due to Start Calving January 15th.
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Lot 9
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GE•EPD
GE•EPD
W4 2157K ADVANCEMENT 500M ET
W4 2157K LEE SHERMAN M545
P44665036 • Calved: 11/15/24 Sire: CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K ET MGS: HH ADVANCE 6092D ET
P44764580 • Calved: 10/5/24 Sire: CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K ET MGS: NJW 33TB 100W TRUST 167Y
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BW
WW
YW
MM M&G
4.0 65 111 24
SC
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$
BW
57 1.4 0.94 0.25 252 335 143
WW
1.1 56
YW
87
MM M&G
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REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$
47 0.8 0.95 0.52 500 602 168
LOTS 3, 4 AND 5 ARE FULL BROTHERS OUT OF CL 1 DOMINO 267K AND CHURCHILL LADY 079H, THE DAM OF CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K
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Lot 4
AHA
GE•EPD
WW
AHA
GE•EPD
GE•EPD
W4 267K DOMINO 507M ET
W4 267K L1 DOMINO 508M ET
W4 267K L1 DOMINO 510M ET
P44666016 • Calved: 11/16/24 Sire: CL 1 DOMINO 267K 1ET MGS: EXR BANKROLL 8130 ET
P44666022 • Calved: 11/15/24 Sire: CL 1 DOMINO 267K 1ET MGS: EXR BANKROLL 8130 ET
P44666036 • Calved: 11/17/24 Sire: CL 1 DOMINO 267K 1ET MGS: EXR BANKROLL 8130 ET
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BW
Lot 5
AHA
YW
MM M&G
1.1 71 121 29
SC
REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$
65 1.6 0.73 0.22 525 626 162
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{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BW
WW
YW
MM M&G
3.7 77 127 24
SC
REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$
62 1.7 0.70 0.33 373 479 168
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BW
WW
YW
MM M&G
3.2 78 131 29
SC
REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$
68 1.6 0.64 0.26 410 515 164
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GENETICS
Fall 2026 Platinum TPR Breeders Fifteen Hereford breeders achieved Platinum Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for fall 2026. The Platinum TPR program was established in 2018 to recognize breeders who participate in the Association’s Whole Herd TPR program that was implemented in 2001 to create a more accurate database and increase the value of Hereford genetics. The Platinum TPR Breeder is the highest level of achievement when it comes to complete calf crop reporting. Breeders must meet all of the requirements of Gold TPR Breeder status
plus genotype 85% of their calves with a weaning weight submitted. The Platinum TPR Breeder awards are designated two times a year and are awarded each calving season. The selection of Platinum TPR breeders takes place during the process of loading each new run of expected progeny differences (EPDs) in January (spring) and July (fall). The criteria for Platinum TPR breeders will be evaluated two years prior to the award year. The following fall 2026 TPR awards reflect the fall 2024 calf crop.
The following Hereford breeders earned Platinum TPR status this fall: Georgia
Gary Hedrick, Marietta Colton Pollard, Carrollton
Illinois
Montana
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Texas
L Bar W Cattle Co., Absarokee Kester Herefords, LLC, Clearwater
Warfel Family Farm, Casey
North Carolina
Grady Creamer, Waxahachie GKB Cattle, Desdemona Still River Ranch, Bonham
Ohio
Virgina
Iowa
Four B Farm LLC, Shelby
Missouri
Lisa Finnegan Keets, Berlin Heights
K7 Herefords, Lockridge
Buford Ranches, Cleveland
Lucas Farms, Belgrade
Mantews Farm, Barboursville
Wisconsin
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Breeders must fulfill the following specifications in order to qualify for Platinum TPR status: • Herd inventory must be submitted prior to the date inventory surcharge goes into effect • Complete reporting of calving ease and reproductive status for each dam on inventory • Complete reporting of birth weights, weaning weights and yearling weights for each live calf recorded in the calf crop • Complete reporting of scrotal measurements for each bull calf in the calf crop with a recorded yearling weight • 85% of calves with a weaning weight submitted must be genotyped • Ultrasound data reported on 25% or more of the calf crop
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Fall 2026 Gold TPR Breeders Fifteen Hereford breeders achieved Gold Total Performance Records (TPR™) Breeder status for fall 2026. Established in 2005, the recognition pays tribute to breeders who go the extra mile to collect data at all levels
of production and report the data in a timely manner. Gold TPR Breeders are progressive Hereford producers who have measured traits and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production.
The following Hereford breeders earned Gold TPR status this fall: Alabama
Montana
California
Nevada
Sul-Tay Polled Herefords, Elrod Gino Pedretti, El Nido Sonoma Mountain Herefords, Santa Rosa
Indiana
Seward Land and Cattle, Rockville
Kentucky
Ehlke Herefords, Townsend Genoa Livestock, LLC, Genoa
North Carolina
Double J Farm LLC, Trap Hill
Ohio
Rex Bradford, Saint Marys
Oklahoma
4B Herefords, Hennessey J M Birdwell, Fletcher Mendel Hereford Ranch, Covington
Texas
George Knox, Desdemona JP Family Limited Partnership, San Angelo
Virgina
Deer Track Farm, Spotsylvania
JMS Polled Herefords, Knifley
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Beyond the Noise Strong market fundamentals continue.
MARKETS
by Wes Ishmael ew were surprised by the correction in cattle markets that began in June, given the lofty price heights and the number of years behind the bull run. Many expected seasonal pressure and the eventual resumption of feeder cattle imports from Mexico. It was also easy to grasp the pressure stemming from higher feed costs as drought expanded. But no one could foresee the number of other factors that would pile onto markets in such a short period of time (see Let Markets Work sidebar). As cattle prices sped lower, some even began wondering whether the cyclical high was in the rearview mirror, even though herd expansion has yet to begin. If so, that would mean the recent damage was severe enough to derail the cattle cycle.
Fundamentals matter more
By the first week of September, though, Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist explained, “There is a limit to how much you can beat up the market. It’s getting harder and harder for the market to ignore the fundamentals. In fact, the market fundamentals are getting stronger all of the time.” Consider that the 2025 calf crop declined year over year for the eighth consecutive year and was the smallest in 84 years, according to Peel. The U.S. beef cow herd of 27.6 million head at the beginning of this year was the smallest since 1961. “We’ve had all-time lows in feedlot placements and marketings the last couple of months. We don’t have many feeder cattle. We’ve got to save more heifers just to maintain the cow herd we’ve got. We’ll need even more heifers to replace the older cows,” Peel says. “Next year, there’s a decent chance that beef cow slaughter increases again, given weather conditions and the way the drought has advanced. I think it’s still an open question whether or not we’re done liquidating. That’s why I don’t think we’ve seen the cyclical highs. The tightest squeeze on feeder cattle supplies is ahead of us.” In Oklahoma, for instance, he notes auction receipts were 31% less year over year between mid-July and the first part of September. “Fundamentally, cattle supplies will remain tight, which would still be price supportive in the near term,” says Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing
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Information Center (LMIC). “If herd rebuilding efforts start, those supplies will likely not be available for at least the next two to even three years. There is still potential for supplies to tighten further once more heifers are retained. Historically, this has been price supportive.” He adds that continued consumer beef demand strength is key to maintaining strong cattle prices. Peel also notes the relatively recent profusion of dairybeef calves doesn’t change those numbers. In fact, the case can be made that the supply peaked the last couple of years as dairy producers kept cows another calf longer, which pushed the dairy herd inventory higher. Now, dairy cow slaughter is increasing. “If the markets get a chance, we could see a counterseason price move higher in the fourth quarter,” Peel says. And it could be significant move. He points out calf prices suffered most through the market correction, due in part to the lack of summer grazing opportunities typically available. For price perspective, the LMIC forecasts steer calves weighing 500-600 pounds to average in the low- to mid-$400 per hundredweight (cwt.) price range through the end of the year, basis the Southern Plains. LMIC analysts project feeder steers weighing 700-800 pounds in the Southern Plains to sell in the mid-$300 per cwt. price range. The forecast feeder steer price is similar to USDA forecasts (see Market Tracks, Page 44). Looking through a different lens, Cozzens notes the impact on cow-calf returns. In 2025, LMIC estimated cow-calf returns, basis the Southern Plains, to be about $950 per cow, which was $467 per cow more than previous returns. “Price pressure on steer calf and feeder steer prices in recent weeks has weighed on prospective cow-calf returns for 2026,” according to LMIC analysts in the mid-September Livestock Monitor. “The LMIC uses Southern Plains steer calf prices from August to November for the revenue side of the profit equation. Early in the summer, LMIC was estimating cow-calf returns to be around $1,150 per cow, but recent steer calf price pressure has limited prospective cow-calf return estimates to be just below $1,000 per cow, a potential loss in revenue of around $150 per cow. There is still potential for steer calf prices to rebound through the end of the year, and that could bolster cow-calf returns.”
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The LMIC estimates cow-calf returns at $900-$1,000 per cow over the next two years. “But these returns are dependent on steer calf prices remaining strong, total costs remaining steady and strong consumer beef demand,” according to LMIC analysts. “Total costs have been above $1,000 per cow for the last three years and will likely remain above that level this year.”
Still stuck
The longer herd expansion takes to begin, and when it finally does begin in earnest, cattle supplies will tighten further. As it is, other than anecdotal accounts of isolated instances, there is no indication of industry-wide herd expansion. “For about the last year, I’ve told folks that I think that the main thing you can say about the herd expansion at this point is that people are thinking about thinking about it,” Peel explained at last summer’s Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium.
Let Markets Work
“High cattle and beef prices, lower feedlot placements and plant closure announcements reflect the market doing precisely what we may expect — signaling scarcity, rationing what is short in supply and desired by eligible buyers, and encouraging removal of what is long or excess in supply,” says Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University (KSU) agricultural economist. Tonsor provided perspective on a host of factors pressuring cattle markets, in the late-August issue of In the Cattle Markets, starting with the fundamentals. “USDA’s August Cattle on Feed report pegged the Aug. 1 feedlot inventory at 11.1 million head, 2% above a year ago. More striking were July placements of 1.42 million head (down 11% from 2025) and July marketings of 1.62 million head (down 7%),” Tonsor explains. “The pipeline behind the feedlot sector is getting thinner, and the industry’s adjustment, given market signals is not new – it is working to get the most consumable beef from a shrinking volume of cattle.” Tonsor notes KSU Focus on Feedlot data points to a 33% increase in added weight (539 to 719 pounds more per steer) and 47 more days on feed (149 to 196 days) in 2025, compared to 2010. Next, Tonsor points to beef packing capacity shuttered during the summer. “Tyson announced it will close its Joslin, Ill., beef plant (roughly 3,000 head of daily harvest capacity) and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready facility, while offering its Pasco, Wash., plant (about 2,000 head daily) for sale,” Tonsor says. “Combined with the Lexington, Neb., closure (about 5,000 head daily) and JBS’s Souderton, Penn., closure (about 2,000
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“The signals are out there, but if we don’t respond, what will the market do? It will continue to increase the signals.” Ultimately, Peel believes the herd can build back to 30 million head or so. For perspective, the current herd has declined about 4 million head since liquidation began, so think it terms of expanding by about 2 million head. But, Peel believes, “We could be as big as we choose to be. Given international markets and long-run total protein demand, I don’t think there is necessarily an upper limit.” For producers planning to expand, Peel suggests, “Stick with the plan but be patent and don’t get too carried away.” He adds that industry expansion will likely be a slow, lengthy process when it does begin. “Be efficient with the herd size that you have. Know your production costs so you have a breakeven in mind for your operation,” Cozzens advises. “Manage the things on your operation that you can with feed costs being a primary focus.”
head daily), the industry is clearly in the process of removing shackle space. This is not surprising, as the nation’s packing sector largely was built decades ago during a period of higher cattle inventories. Too much processing capacity chasing too few cattle produces sustained packer losses, and capacity is adjusting accordingly given market signals.” Finally, Tonsor notes the market volatility created by the federal government’s announced 90-day waiver of out-ofquota tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of beef imports for ground beef with the stated intention of offering It to consumers for discounted prices. “Record calf values are providing cow-calf producers with the strongest herd-rebuilding incentive most, if not all, have ever seen when considered on a traditional dollars per cow per year basis,” Tonsor says. “Packer consolidation of harvest into fewer plants operating at higher volumes is the painful yet predictable response to overcapacity. Higher imported beef volumes, with or without tariff waivers, are how the market responds to strong U.S. consumer beef demand, high slaughter weights (yielding more trimmings to blend with imported lean beef) and shrinking feedlot inventories.” Overall, Tonsor says increased uncertainty is likely delaying or muting herd expansion. “Interventions that mute market signals may possibly offer short-run comfort to a subset of society, but they often slow the very adjustments (here, herd and packing capacity right-sizing) that interventions claim to seek,” Tonsor explains. “History is filled with examples of unintended consequences that yield instructive lessons. My core takeaway from a memorable period of headlines is a familiar, albeit boring one: let markets work.”
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77 MISS MARVEL K35 N99 ET
10/15/25 • P44756436 • Homozygous Polled 77 Marvel 12H L32 ET x Loewen Goldie F94 K35 ET CED +6.9 / BW +1.5 / WW +81 / YW +123 / MILK +24 / REA +.73 / MARB +.57 / CHB +183 Yearling ET heifer by our outstanding Houston x Posh 12H herd sire.
77 MISS 4202 K35 P16 ET
1/12/26 • P44778046 • Homozygous Polled C 79H Sherman 4202 ET x Loewen Goldie F94 K35 ET CED +5.5 / BW +1.1 / WW +73 / YW +113 / MILK +27 / REA +.75 / MARB +.71 / CHB +195 This January ET heifer is a maternal sister to N99, left.
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77 MISS SHERMAN L30 P5 ET
1/2/26 • P44757210 • Homozygous Polled Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET x 77 Miss Final Print 12H L30 CED +0.8 / BW +1.4 / WW +80 / YW +128 / MILK +21 / REA +.88 / MARB +.39 / CHB +165
77 MISS KO14 K179 N97 ET
10/12/25 • P44778085 • Polled BR Trending K014 ET x GKB 1015 Alainna K179 ET CED +4.0 / BW +2.4 / WW +80 / YW +124 / MILK +27 / REA +.92 / MARB +.44 / CHB +177
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77 MISS MARVEL 86H 102N
11/11/25 • P44757073 • Homozygous Polled 77 Marvel 12H L32 ET x 77 Miss Ellison 45E 86H CED +4.3 / BW +3.2 / WW +69 / YW +115 / MILK +27 / REA +.68 / MARB +.63 / CHB +189
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Performance Herefords with Style sell November 14 th
Spring ETs & Fall OpEn YEarling ETS • Spring BrEd HEiFErS Fall TwO-YEar-Old pairS & HEavY BrEdS • Fall pairS & HEavY BrEdS • Spring BrEd COwS Spring BrEdS wiTH Bull & HEiFEr CalF SpliTS • Spring BrEd COwS • prOvEn dOnOrS • FrOzEn gEnETiCS
77 MISS TRENDING 1040 M01 ET
77 MISS PINSTRIPE 1196 37M
8/18/24 • P44649072 • Homozygous Polled BR GKB Trending 0104 x 4B Oksana 1040 ET CED +6.8 / BW +0.5 / WW +69 / YW +114 / MILK +33 / REA +1.01 / MARB +.18 / CHB +132 Due before sale day to BF GKB 157F Eminence 111M ET.
2/18/24 • P44545065 • Homozygous Polled 77 Pinstripe 76D 73G x C G16 Genesis Gal 1196 CED +7.8 / BW +2.1 / WW +66 / YW +106 / MILK +34 / REA +.59 / MARB +.44 / CHB +169 Due before sale day to BF GKB 157F Eminence 111M ET.
RST MS 504C CUDA 1150
77 MISS FINAL PRINT 99G L21 ET
3/8/21 • P44301594 • Polled Behm 100W Cuda 504C x RST Ms X651 Tested 8032 CED +5.6 / BW +0.4 / WW +68 / YW +104 / MILK +38 / REA +.84 / MARB +.43 / CHB +164 Maternal sister to RST Final Print 0016. Proven donor, open and ready to flush.
BR VANGUARD 9337 0479 2887
2/27/22 • P44376321 • Homozygous Polled Birdwell Vanguard 5022 9337 x BR Relevant D67 8884 0479 CED +8.2 / BW –0.5 / WW +62 / YW +96 / MILK +37 / REA +1.12 / MARB +.37 / CHB +147 Her 2/20/26 heifer calf sired by Birdwell Big Bend 7098 2977 ET also sells.
2/3/23 • P44458071 • Polled RST Final Print 0016 x 77 Diamond Z23 99G CED +4.0 / BW –0.7 / WW +64 / YW +98 / MILK +37 / REA +.96 / MARB +.25 / CHB +153 Due before sale day to BF GKB 157F Eminence 111M ET.
CHURCHILL LADY 223K
1/9/22 • P44378110 • Homozygous Polled Churchill Desperado 029H x Churchill Lady 9179G CED +0.2 / BW +4.2 / WW +67 / YW +114 / MILK +30 / REA +.32 / MARB +.30 / CHB +151 Her 2/2/26 bull calf sired by Birdwell Redbird 7098 0558 ET also sells.
77 MISS BARRACUDA 3232 9N
1/6/25 • P44648823 • Polled C Barracuda 0114 ET x C Western Lass 3232 CED +5.3 / BW +2.3 / WW +72 / YW +112 / MILK +41 / REA +.67 / MARB +.31 / CHB +149 Spring bred heifer.
4B SOUTHERN BELLE 2017 ET
1/4/22 • P44317529 • Homozygous Polled Loewen Genesis G16 ET x RMB 4020 Southern Belle 049E CED +2.3 / BW +2.8 / WW +67 / YW +106 / MILK +31 / REA +.72 / MARB +.43 / CHB +199 Sells with a bull calf born 8/30/26 sired by BF GKB 157F Eminence 111M ET.
4B BEEFMAID 317 ET
1/7/23 • P44427505 • Homozygous Polled SHF Houston D287 H086 x WHR 4013 837C Beefmaid 641F CED +2.4 / BW +4.1 / WW +85 / YW +137 / MILK +29 / REA +1.24 / MARB +.15 / CHB +188 Her 1/5/26 heifer calf sired by 4B Belvedere 379 also sells.
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Standout Demand Prices continue strong for the Hereford influence. by Justin Miller, AHA director of commercial programs
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s the summer video feeder cattle sale season ended, all I could say was wow! What a great time it is to be in the cow-calf business, whether you’re a commercial or seedstock producer. For the most part, the feeder calf market was outstanding through the summer, even with a few down days driven by outside factors, such as reduced packer production, beef packing plant closures and concerns about discounted U.S. beef imports. Despite the noise, consumer beef demand remains remarkably strong, as does commercial demand for high-quality cattle. Markets continue to reward cattle producers who consistently take care of the details, like proper weaning and vaccination protocols, documentation and group uniformity. Likewise, producers continue to benefit from participating in value-added opportunities, such as the Hereford Advantage program for feeder cattle, along with the Premium Red Baldy and Maternal Advantage programs for replacement females available through the American Hereford Association. Paying attention to the details and building a reputation for quality and consistency creates buyer confidence. Over time, that reputation becomes a marketing advantage, reflected by the premiums these cattle earn.
Replacement-quality heifers also have commanded significant premiums. Looking at the numbers, it’s difficult to determine whether buyers are rebuilding cow herd inventories or simply replacing cows they sent to town because of strong cull cow prices, drought conditions or the age of their existing herds. Regardless of the reason, the result has been the same — the market
has rewarded producers who invested the time and effort to add value to their cattle. In a year when quality, management and reputation have truly mattered, it’s encouraging to see producers’ extra efforts recognized and compensated. Producers who stay disciplined and focused on adding value continue to separate themselves.
Mountain — 3,008 head, Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Superior Week in the Rockies - Day 4 July 9, 2026 Head
Breed
Sex
Weight Range
Price Range
Delivery
110
BWF
Str
510
$550.00
Nov
200
BWF/B
Str
535
$537.50
Nov-Dec
240
BWF
Str
700
$457.50
Dec
105
B/BWF
Str
550
$532.50
Oct
115
Herf.
Str
485
$595.00
Oct
168
RWF
Str
535
$525.00
Oct
80
BWF/BBF
Str
575
$480.00
Nov
100
B/BWF
Str
475
$572.50
Oct
158
BWF/B/RWF
Str
525
$525.00
Sept
123
B/BWF/RWF
Str
510
$520.00
Oct-Nov
95
BWF
Str
520
$545.00
Oct
200
BWF/RWF
Str
495
$560.00-565.00
Nov
85
BWF/Herf.
Str
540
$490.00
Nov
195
BWF/YWF
Str
725
$407.50
Nov-Dec
80
BWF
Str
575
$470.00
Nov
100
BWF/RWF
Str
490
$565
Dec-Jan
185
BWF
Str
500-575
$465.00-525.00
Dec
155
BWF
Str
600-680
$425.00-450.00
Dec
40
Herf.
Hfr-RQ
445
$700.00
Oct
95
B/BWF
Hfr
500
$472.50
Oct
80
BWF/YWF
Hfr
675
$397.50
Nov-Dec
110
B/BWF/RWF
Hfr
460
$500.00
Dec-Jan
50
BWF
Str
520
$517.50
Oct
50
BWF
Hfr
500
$497.50
Oct
57
B/BWF
Str
640
$420.00
Oct-Nov
32
B/BWF
Hfr
590
$400.00
Oct-Nov
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Western — 3,546 head, Reno, Nev.
Superior Week in the Rockies - Day 5 July 10, 2026 Head
Breed
Sex
Weight Range
Price Range
95
BWF
Str
490
90
BWF/B
Str
610
Western Video Market - Reno July 13-15, 2026 Delivery
Head
Breed
Sex
Weight Range
Price Range
$570.00
Oct
$442.50
Oct-Nov
Delivery
1,800
BWF/RWF
Str
925-930
$357.50-374.00
Oct
57
BWF/B/BBF
Str
825
$373.00
Dec
150
B/BWF
Str
565
$495.00
Nov
70
B/BWF
Str
840
$377.50
late Sept
160
B/BWF
Str
650
$459.00
Nov
190
B/BWF
Str
825-890
$383.00-404.00
Nov
80
B/BWF
Str
700
$427.00
Nov
160
B/BWF
Str
600-620
$445.00-480.00
Dec
193
BWF
Str
640
$450.00
Nov
190
BWF
Str
580
$485.00
Oct
84
B/BWF
Hfr
575
$427.50
Oct-Nov
83
B/BWF
Str
575
$510.00
Dec
120
BWF
Hfr
440
$525.00
Nov
505
BWF/RWF
Spd hfr
800-830
$372.00-380.00
Oct
251
BWF/RWF
Hfr
600
$472.50
Nov
170
B/BWF/RWF
Hfr
860-880
$346.00-380.00
Oct
60
B/BWF
Hfr
790
$385.00
Oct
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BWF/Herf.
Str
600
$432.50
Nov-Dec
178
B/BWF
Hfr
540-575
$435.00-450.00
Oct
30
BWF/Herf.
Hfr
580
$422.50
Nov-Dec
83
B/BWF
Hfr
575
$450.00
Dec
55
BWF/BBF
Str
640
$455.00
Oct-Nov
40
BWF/BBF
Hfr
610
$435.00
Oct-Nov
Western — 4,325 head, Winnemucca, Nev.
Mountain — 3,509 head, Cheyenne, Wyo.
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Head
Breed
Sex
Weight Range
Price Range
Delivery
Head
Breed
Sex
Weight Range
Price Range
Delivery
125
BWF/YWF
Str
650
$344.00
Oct
166
B/BWF/BBF
Str
580
$500.00
Jan
90
BWF/RWF
Str
550
$435.00
Jan
310
B/BWF/BBF
Str
600-625
$475.00-497.50
Dec
310
B/BWF
Str
650-675
$385.00-407.50
Dec
213
B/BWF/BBF
Str
680
$440.00
Jan
90
B/BWF
Str
550
$455.00
late Sept
300
B/BWF
Str
560-575
$467.50-472.50
Oct
225
B/BWF
Str
900
$330.00-333.00
Dec
200
B/BWF
Str
505-565
$467.50-512.50
Nov
225
BWF/RWF/Herf.
Str
440
$548.50
Nov
185
BWF
Str
600
$417.50-477.00
Oct
100
B/BWF
Str
480
$555.00
Nov
200
RWF
Str
500
$520.00
Dec
410
B/BWF
Str
640-690
$400.00-480.50
Nov
410
B/BWF
Str
640-690
$400.00-480.50
Nov
310
B/BWF
Str
700-725
$402.50-412.00
Nov
310
B/BWF
Str
700-725
$402.50-412.00
Nov
390
B/BWF
Str
500-550
$480.00-499.00
Nov
390
B/BWF
Str
500-550
$480.00-499.00
Nov
400
BWF/BBF
Str
525-560
$456.00-512.50
Oct
400
BWF/BBF
Str
525-560
$456.00-512.50
Oct
100
BWF/RWF
Str
500
$505.00
Dec
100
BWF/RWF
Str
500
$505.00
Dec
60
BWF/YWF
Hfr
600
$345.00
Oct
150
BWF/BBF
Hfr
500-560
$417.50-490.00
Oct
105
B/BWF/RWF
Hfr
900
$321.00
Jan
80
BWF
Hfr-RQ
560
$570.00
Oct
95
BWF/RWF/Herf.
Hfr
540
$473.00
Nov
95
B/BWF
Hfr
550
$470.00
Dec
405
B/BWF/RWF
Hfr
510-550
$426.00-445.00
Nov
298
B/BWF
Hfr
500-530
$415.00-437.50
Oct
77
B/BWF
Hfr
650
$382.50
Dec
110
B/BWF
Hfr
440
$530.00
Nov
50
Herf.
Str
$331.00
Nov
35
Herf.
Hfr
690
$321.00
Nov
50
BWF
Str
485
$487.50
Dec
50
BWF
Hfr
485
$487.50
Dec
60
BWF
Str
520
$460.00
Oct
35
BWF
Hfr
500
$445.00
Oct
70
BWF/YWF/RWF
Str
500
$505.00
late Sept
50
BWF/YWF/RWF
Hfr
490
$490.00
late Sept
B (black), BWF (black whiteface), BBF (black brockle-face), BR (Brahman influence), Hfr (heifer), Hfr-RQ (replacement quality heifer), Herf. (Hereford), R (red), RWF (red whiteface), Spd hfr (spayed heifer), Str (steer), TS (F1 tiger stripe), YWF (yellow whiteface)
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...continued from page 35 Mountain — 1,905 head, Cody, Wyo.
Mountain — 7,966 head, Sheridan, Wyo.
Live Ag Auction - Cody Aug. 13, 2026 Head
Breed
Sex
Weight Range
Superior Big Horn Classic Aug. 17-21, 2026 Price Range
Delivery
Head
Sex
Weight Range
Price Range
Delivery
110
B/BWF/RWF
Str
550
$470.00
Oct
80
TS
Str
635
$374.50
Oct
500
BWF/RWF
Str
600-650
$407.00-430.00
Nov
70
BWF/RWF
Str
515
$380.00
Oct
350
BWF
Str
525-550
$477.50-575.00
Oct
240
BWF/RWF
Str
610-630
$381.00-425.00
Nov
100
RWF
Str
575
$442.50
Oct
125
YWF
Str
650
$360.00
Oct
200
B/BWF
Str
505-565
$467.50-512.50
Nov
575
B/BWF
Str
600-660
$360.00-446.00
Oct
200
BWF/BBF
Hfr
510-545
$395.00-455.00
Nov
214
B/BWF
Str
700
$350.00
Nov
105
B/BWF
Hfr
475
$490.00
Oct
96
Herf./BWF
Str
500
$375.00
Dec
240
RWF
Hfr
625
$375.00
Nov
90
Super Baldy
Str
550
$432.00
Dec
450
B/BWF
Str
655-675
$394.00-442.50
Nov
50
B/BWF
Str
485
$472.00
late Sept
185
Herf./BWF
Str
540-565
$440.50-450.00
Oct
50
B/BWF
Hfr
460
$452.00
late Sept
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230
B/BWF/RWF
Str
800
$468.00
Dec
320
B/BWF/RWF
Str
700-715
$410.00-472.00
Dec
1,400
BBF/BWF
Str
925-980
$312.00-318.00
Oct
300
B/BWF/RWF
Str
450-480
$495.00-525.00
Oct
900
B/BWF
Str
625-660
$427.50-462.50
Dec
BWF/RWF
Str
525
$475.00
Nov
Head
Breed
Sex
Weight Range
Price Range
Delivery
100
60
Herf.
Str
970
$330.00
late Sept
194
B/BWF
Hfr
500-550
$350.00-390.00
Oct
85
R/RWF
Hfr-RQ
555
$500.00
late Sept
1,800
B/BWF/RWF
Str
925-975
$325.00-332.00
late Sept
350
B/BWF
Str
375
$547.00
late Sept
60
YWF
Hfr
600
$342.50
Oct
B/BWF
Hfr
625-675
$317.50-396.00
Nov
445
B/BWF
Str
465-490
$505.00-517.00
Oct
1,150
360
B/BWF/RWF
Str
500-510
$454.00-474.00
late Sept
220
B/BWF
Hfr
440-450
$475.00-498.00
Nov
B/BWF
Hfr
615
$480.00
Feb
185
B/BWF
Str
500-525
$456.00-470.00
Oct
84
90
B/BWF/RWF
Str
615
$420.00
Oct
150
R/RWF
Hfr
635
$445.00
Oct
B/BWF/RWF
Hfr
600
$405.00
Nov
185
B/BWF
Str
525-585
$440.00-472.00
Nov
90
80
B/BWF
Str
625
$393.00
Nov
100
Herf./BWF
Hfr
510
$422.50
Oct
B/BWF
Hfr
770
$344.00
Dec
B/BWF
Hfr
590
$448.00
Nov
90
R/RWF
Str
565
$472.00
late Sept
60
82
R/RWF/B/BWF
Str
600
$421.00
Dec
80
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222
B/BWF
Hfr
450
$446.00
Oct
230
B/BWF/RWF
Hfr
475
$437.00
late Sept
40
B/BWF
Str
450
$465.00
Nov
40
B/BWF
Hfr
400
$445.00
Nov
110
B/BWF/RWF
Hfr
480
$410.00
Oct
100
B/BWF/BBF
Hfr-RQ
525
$413.00
Nov
42
BBF/BWF
Str
560
$367.50
Nov
41
BBF/BWF
Hfr
540
$347.50
Nov
85
BWF/B
Hfr-RQ
620
$390.00
Dec
80
BWF
Hfr-RQ
675
$3,350.00/hd.
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B (black), BWF (black whiteface), BBF (black brockle-face), BR (Brahman influence), Hfr (heifer), Hfr-RQ (replacement quality heifer), Herf. (Hereford), R (red), RWF (red whiteface), Spd hfr (spayed heifer), Str (steer), TS (F1 tiger stripe), YWF (yellow whiteface)
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BBF/BWF
Str
720
$330.00
Nov
20
BBF/BWF
Hfr
700
$310.00
Nov
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B/BWF
Str
625
$412.50
Nov
37
B/BWF
Hfr
600
$382.50
Nov
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Goehring Hereford Sale 2026 December 2nd at 1:00pm at Keosauqua, IA Selling 90 registered Hereford spring calving bred heifers and 20 registered fall yearling bulls. HERD BULLS FEATURED: KCF Bennett Eagle H550 (44249999)
Bill and Becky Goehring
(641) 919-9365 Sale Location: 20555 Highway 1 N Keosauqua, IA keosalebarn@netins.net keosauquasaleco.com
H Richmond ET (44491260) F Monument 443 (44533340) Owned with McCaskill Farms
AI Sires for bred heifers selling are: Stellpflug Next Step, H Richmond ET, KCF Bennett Eagle H550, GG MCF Verified Merit 323L BG 619K On Demand 226M (44619520)
STELLPFLUG NEXT STEP (44594597)
Commercial Heifer Sale December 2nd at 5:00pm at Keosauqua, Iowa Selling:
Will be sorted into calving windows and fetal sexed groups sale day.
• 100 HEAD of black commerical first calf heifers bred to Hereford bulls • 80 HEAD of red commercial heifers AI bred to Hereford bulls – BR Red Baron 1786 and Loewen Genesis J37 and cleaned up with Hereford bulls. Due to start calving 2/25 • 120 HEAD of black white face heifers AI bred to Angus bull Hoffman Bar None and cleaned up with Angus bulls. Due to start calving 2/14 • 200 HEAD of black commercial heifers AI bred to Angus bull Hoffman Bar None or Hereford bulls BR Red Baron 1786 and Loewen Genesis J37
, s e l a S o w T SameDay!
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MOHICAN & GUESTS SALE OCT. 31, 2026 | NOON
SELLING 60 LOTS featuring ALSO SELLING COMMERCIAL BALDY PAIRS
• 2 PROVEN HERD BULLS • ELITE SET OF BRED HEIFERS • TOP COW CALF PAIRS • SHOW HEIFER PROSPECTS
LBK J338 VICTRA 16P REG #: 44768450
SWIGART 66H REBA 6729 REG #: 44746644
SSF 504 LADY GOLDRUSH 623 REG #: 44727410
CHURCH VIEW LLJ HOT ROD 419P REG #: 44766384
MOHICAN QUEEN M32N REG #: 44749999
SWIGART 619K STAR 5329 REG #: 44664824
MOHICAN WALLSTREET M21 REG #: 44584117
CHURCH VIEW 254G RIDGELY 843L REG #: 44448250
MOHICAN RACHEL M44H REG #: 44173275
GUESTS:
Church View Farm Cottage Hill Farm Foster Farms Scott & Stacey Pennell Hereford.org
Keets Herefords Sunny Side Farm Swigart Herefords
Bidding Online Available Through
Mohican Polled Herefords 4451 State Route 514 Glenmont, OH 44628 Alexis Stitzlein lexstitz@gmail.com 330-231-9538 Matt & Kelli 330-231-0708
Auctioneer:
DALE STITH 918-760-1550
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ENHANCE YOUR MARKETING POTENTIAL WITH HEREFORD –INFLUENCED SPECIAL SALES
MARKETS
For a complete list of upcoming Hereford-influenced sales, visit Hereford.org/commercial.
Cherokee Sales Co. Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale
11/18/26
Cherokee Sales Co.
Cherokee, Okla.
Jarrid Herrmann: 785-564-0869
South Stanford, Ky.
Caleb Epling: 606-669-8740
Traditions Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale
12/3/26
Blue Grass Stockyards
Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale
12/10/2026
Blue Grass Stockyards
Lexington, Ky.
L.W. Beckley, DVM: 859-779-1419
Carthage, Ill.
Brent Lowderman: 309-221-9621
Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale
1/2/27
Carthage Livestock Inc.
Oklahoma National Stockyards Hereford-influenced Feeder Sale
1/4/27
Oklahoma National Stockyards
Oklahoma City, Okla. Jerry Reynolds: 405-235-8675
Mitchell Livestock Hereford-influenced Feeder Cattle Sale
2/18/2027
Mitchell Livestock Marketing
Mitchell, S.D.
Office: 605-996-6543
Cherokee Sales Co. Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale
3/17/27
Cherokee Sales Co.
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Cherokee, Okla.
Jarrid Herrmann: 785-564-0869
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SELLING 50+ BULLS and 80 COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFERS
MORRIS RANCH CATTLE
TRIPLE S RANCH
J-3 CATTLE
Charles & Ginger Morris
Scott & Sherry Sullivan
The Milam Family
870-784-0892 • 870-582-4240
870-584-8990 • 870-451-3624
Jeff Milam 870-703-0716
morrisranchinc18@gmail.com
sullivanscottn@yahoo.com
J-3Cattle.com
343 Twin Bridges Rd. • Horatio, AR
338 Polk 200 • Grannis, AR
340 Hwy. 27 South Bypass • Nashville, AR
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P&R Herefords 11th Production Sale – Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 With guest consignor Graft-Britton Ranch, Leedey, OK • • • • 50 Service Age Bulls Sell! • • • •
50 Registered Hereford Females Sell! (Bred Heifers, Pairs, & Cows)
P&R Advancer L 511N – He Sells!
P&R Advancer L 566N – He Sells!
P&R Advancer L 590N – He Sells
P&R Ms Advancer 523N – She Sells! P&R Ms Advancer 533N – She Sells!
• • • • Mark your calendars now for Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 in Trail, Oklahoma. • • • • We cordially invite you to inspect our cattle and have a CHB lunch on us! Lunch Served at 12 p.m. – Sale Starts at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Paul 580-822-5089 or visit, www.P&RHerefords.com P&R Herefords 72251 N 2080 Rd. Leedey, OK 73645 PandRHerefords.com
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Paul, Alex & Sophia Laubach (580) 822-5089 paul@pandrherefords.com Ross Laubach (405) 880-4267
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Market Tracks Trolling for lows. by Wes Ishmael
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tairs up and the elevator down. The rusty maxim underscored steep declines in cattle markets that began in early summer and continued through the latter half of August. Many factors combined to drive the sharp decline, from lost packing capacity and altered marketing patterns forced by drought to the resumption of feeder cattle imports from Mexico and increasing feed costs. The Federal government added price pressure with more threatened meddling aimed at lowering consumer beef prices (see Let Markets Work, Page 29).
Numbers perspective
Keeping in mind that prices remain above historical levels, supported by strong supply and demand fundamentals, the market decline was breathtaking. Negotiated cash fed cattle prices headed south after the second half of June. The five-area direct weighted average FOB live fed steer price declined about $34 per hundredweight (cwt.) to $225.01 the week ending Aug. 23. That was $19.24 less year over year. During the same period, the weighted average dressed delivered fed steer price was roughly $52 lower at $355.54, which was $30.83 less year over year. Feedlot leverage eroded, due in part to slowing packer production aimed at propping up wholesale beef values, which never enjoyed the typical seasonal spark through summer grilling holidays. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) cut the projected five-area direct weighted average fed steer price for the remainder of this year and the first half of next year in the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). Compared to the previous month, based on weaker than expected demand for fed cattle, forecast prices
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for this year declined $13 in the third quarter to $255 per cwt. and $10 in the fourth quarter to $255 for an annual average of $251.10, which was $5.75 lower. That was with this year’s beef production estimated to be 321 million pounds less (-0.1%) than the previous month at 24.97 billion pounds. The total would be 1 billion pounds less (-4%) than the previous year’s total. Beef production was lowered due to a slower rate of steer, heifer and cow slaughter through the end of the year. For next year, fed steer prices declined $5 to $250 in the first quarter and $255 in the second quarter with an annual average price of $254.
Calf-feeder cattle prices under pressure
Cash calf and feeder cattle followed fed cattle and futures prices lower. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was $344.27 per cwt. on Aug. 25, which was $37.59 less than the most recent high toward the end of June. Year-over-year nearby corn futures prices rose more than $1 per bushel, driven by lower estimated yield for the new crop, which was the result of tough weather. At the same time, drought cast a pall over buying decisions in some parts of the country. As the Agricultural Marketing Services reporter noted at the Aug. 26 OKC West feeder cattle auction in El Reno, Okla., “Lack of grass and available pond water continue to weigh heavily on demand, leaving producers across the trading area with little interest in buying cattle.” The ERS slashed expected feeder steer prices for this year and next in the August Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook. Compared to the previous month, based on recent price
weakness, ERS reduced projected prices by $17 per cwt. in the third and fourth quarters of this year to $363 and $365, respectively. The annual 2026 projected price average declined $8.50 to $367.26. Prices are basis a Medium and Large #1 feeder steer weighing 750-800 pounds and selling at Oklahoma City. Factoring in weaker price momentum, additional feeder calf imports, due to reopening the border with Mexico and recognizing a smaller calf crop this year, ERS reduced forecast feeder steer prices $8 in the first quarter of next year to $370 and $10 in the second quarter to $375. The 2027 annual price was $8.25 lower at $373.75.
Consumers keep choosing beef
Although domestic consumer beef demand has shown signs of wear, it remains extraordinarily resilient, especially when considering broader ongoing price inflation. Choice retail beef prices in July were 8.2% more year over year (see Table). Likewise, U.S. beef exports regained strength in June despite lower volumes and remaining virtually locked out from China, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Monthly beef exports totaled 88,586 metric tons (mt) in June, down 6% from a year ago. However, export value was up 3% to $790.1 million, bolstered by year-over-year increases in Japan, Taiwan, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, Central America, South Korea, Hong Kong, the Caribbean and Africa. For the first half of this year, beef export volume was 9% lower than a year ago at 545,649 mt, while value fell 4% to $4.74 billion. Much of this decline was due to the continued absence from China, where beef exports were strong in the first Hereford.org
quarter of 2025 before China allowed U.S. facility registrations to expire. Although these registrations were renewed during President Trump’s visit to China in May, exports to China remain minimal due to plant suspensions and uncertainty over China’s residue testing — trade barriers that U.S. officials are working to resolve. When China is removed from the January-June results, beef export volume declined just 1% from the first half of last year while export value increased 6%. “While we never want to see exports down yearover-year, global demand for U.S. beef continues to be very resilient,” says USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “The economic situation throughout Asia remains challenging, with lost purchasing power in U.S. dollar terms, yet customers continue to purchase a wide range of U.S. beef cuts, at record prices. This gives us an optimistic outlook for the second half.”
Last year $/cwt.
This year $/cwt.
Change $/cwt.
Steers
362.72
365.84
3.12 (+0.9%)
Heifers
342.95
327.83
-15.12 (-4.4%)
Steers
371.85
347.64
-24.21 (-6.5%)
Heifers
360.55
341.59
-18.96 (-5.3%)
372.80
346.81
-25.99 (-7.0%)
355.51
344.81
-10.70 (-3.0%)
359.17
334.27
-24.90 (-6.9%)
Live steer (FOB)
244.25
225.01
-19.24 (-7.9%)
2025 million head
2026 million head
Change million head
Dressed steer (Del)
386.17
355.54
-30.63 (-7.9%)
18.91
17.40
-1.51 (-8.0%)
Live heifer (FOB)
243.16
225.14
-18.02 (-7.4%)
Dressed heifer (Del)
386.34
355.50
-30.84 (-8.0%)
Regional Calf-feeder Steer Prices1 North Central
South Central
Southeast Steers Heifers CME Feeder Cattle Index
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Estimated Year-to-date cattle slaughter11
Average Five-area Direct3
Estimated Year-to-date beef production11
Wholesale Beef Prices4 Choice cutout value
406.61
388.27
-18.34 (-4.5%)
Select cutout value
381.46
363.96
-17.50 (-4.6%)
Byproduct value5
11.86
14.94
3.08 (+26.0%)
Average weekly slaughter premiums and discounts6 -2.34 (-13.5%)
Premium Choice over Choice
4.84
4.65
-0.19 (-3.9%)
Select under Choice
-24.87
-21.38
3.49 (+14.0%)
Retail beef prices7
¢/lb.
¢/lb.
¢/lb.
Choice beef Retail value
969.0
1,048.7
79.7 (+8.2%)
All fresh beef Retail value
890.3
975.3
85 (+9.5%)
769.0
790.1
21.1 (+2.7%)
Feeder Cattle Spot Oct
360.750
313.325
-47.425 (-13.1%)
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Live Cattle Near Oct
232.050
210.950
-21.100 (-9.1%)
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1.112 (+27.0%)
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Corn Near Dec Crude Oil10 Near Oct
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4.122 64.80
5.234 82.83
18.03 (+27.8%)
15.54
-0.95 (-5.5%)
CME Feeder Cattle Index year over year 08/25/2026
15.00
Futures prices9
16.44
USDA Five-area weekly weighted average direct slaughter cattle, year over year, week ending 08/23/26
17.34
Value (million $)
Change billion lbs.
3
Prime over Choice
U.S. beef exports
2026 billion lbs.
1 AMS National Feeder & Stocker Dashboard, 08/16/26 and 08/17/25, comprehensive 2
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2025 billion lbs.
4 National Weekly Boxed Beef Cutout and Boxed Beef Cuts (negotiated, weekly cutout value summary), weekly average for weeks ending 08/22/25 and 08/21/26 5 USDA steer byproduct drop value (FOB central U.S.), year over year 08/26/26
National Weekly five area direct slaughter cattle premiums and discounts, weighted average week of 08/25/25 and 08/24/26
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7 Meat Price Spreads, Choice beef values and spreads and all fresh beef retail value, USDA ERS; monthly values, cents per pound of retail equivalent (July 2026 year over year)
U.S. Meat Export Federation data — June 2025 and 2026 CME futures, nearby contracts year over year, 08/25/26 WTI-CME, nearby contact, year over year, 08/25/26
Estimated weekly meat production under federal inspection, year to date 08/22/26 year over year
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BW 1.9 WW 79 YW 130 MM 30 M&G 70 REA 1.03 MARB 0.29
F Lucky 13 Homo polled. 205 wt. 798 lb. No creep.
BW -1.1 WW 74 YW 115 MM 34 M&G 72 REA 0.88 MARB 0.27
F Deluxe 601 Homo polled. 205 wt. 766 lb.
BW 0.2 WW 73 YW 113 MM 31 M&G 68 REA 1.09 MARB 0.28
F Deluxe 614 Homo polled. 205 wt. 767 lb.
BW 4.5 WW 89 YW 137 MM 31 M&G 76 REA 1.16 MARB 0.23
F Deluxe 627 Our heaviest ever. 205 wt. 858 lb.
For sale privately: ◆ 60 Bulls ◆
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BW 1.7 WW 82 YW 121 MM 31 M&G 72 REA 0.85 MARB 0.11
F On Demand 619 Homo polled. 205 wt. 815 lb. 46
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2009 Churchill Rd., Manhattan, MT 59741 Tim 406-570-4771 l tfeddes@msn.com Dan 406-570-1602 l drfeddes@msn.com Our sale is any time you want. All our cattle sell privately. See sires, mothers and cattle for sale this fall at:
www.feddes.com
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LORENZEN FARMS Upcoming Sales MARK YOUR CALENDARS LORENZEN FARMS will be offering 5 Bred Heifers in the PERKS RANCH & FRIENDS Fall Celebration Sale
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 | Rockford, Illinois Featured Genetics: A Flush on PERKS 23S MILKY WAY 8071 ET
Looking Ahead to November: Selling 5 Bred Heifers carrying the service of our newest herd sire, R PANTHER 5405.
PERKS 23S MILKY WAY 8071 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
R PANTHER 5405 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P43937431 - Calved: 2/26/18 - Tattoo: BE 8071
P44657583 - Calved 2/27/25 - Tattoo RE 5405
CRR 5280 {DLF,HYF,IEF} C 5280 DIVERSIFIED 6121 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} P43672929 C 88X NOTICE ME 1311 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} CRR 435 KELLY 178 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} C NOTICE ME ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
KCF BENNETT RESOLVE G595 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} P44378036 CHURCHILL LADY 079H ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC} KCF MISS TESTED C422 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} EXR BANKROLL 8130 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} CHURCHILL LADY 7189E ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
PW VICTOR BOOMER P606 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} FSL LADY P606 23S {DLF,HYF,IEF} P42688870 FSL MISS SARAH 65H 5M {HYP}
REMITALL BOOMER 46B {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} PW VICTORIA 964 8114 {DLF,HYF,IEF} LLL TIMBER 65H {DLF,HYF,IEF} FSL MISS VICTORIA 14H 2K {HYP}
CHURCHILL A1 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} R MISS A1 CENTENNIAL 904 {HYP,DBP} 43499767 R MISS ADVANCE 1470 {HYP,DBP}
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} CHURCHILL LADY 6109S ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} HH ADVANCE 8181U {DLF,IEF} HR MISS FELT 237 {HYP,DBP}
CE -4.2 MCW 116
BW 4.8 UDDR 1.20
WW 61 TEAT 1.30
YW 88 CW 55
DMI 0.2 FAT -0.014
SC 0.8 REA 0.40
SCF 17.9 MARB -0.18
MM 22 BMI$ 349
M&G 52 BII$ 407
MCE -0.3 CHB$ 68
Milky Way is our lead donor at Lorenzen Farms and is the dam of multiple high sellers and champions in the show ring. Also featuring embryos sired by CRR 1443 Caliber 403.
LORENZEN FARMS Chrisman, IL
Adam Harms, herdsman Logan Rhoads, showbarn Steve Lorenzen, partner
217-369-3609 217-264-2481 217-822-2803
CE 10.5 MCW 68
BW -1.5 UDDR 1.50
WW 56 TEAT 1.70
YW 89 CW 74
DMI 0.2 FAT 0.086
SC 1.2 REA 0.58
SCF 27.8 MARB 0.68
MM 27 BMI$ 554
M&G 55 BII$ 672
MCE 3.3 CHB$ 174
LORENZEN FARMS Elite Bred & Open Heifer Sale
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 Offering Show Heifer Prospects Sired by: RED RIVER H18, C ARLO 2135 ET, CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K Bid in person or online with CCi.LIVE
LORENZEN FARMS Striving for Integrity
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curry herefords
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2026
six mile creek hereford cattle co.
VOLUME 5
Six Mile Creek Ranch El Reno, Oklahoma 2:00 p.m. CT
55 head sell as 45 Exclusive Hereford lots
SHOW HEIFER & DONOR PROSPECTS,SPRING BRED HEIFERS, SPRING PAIR SPLITS, FALL BRED HEIFERS
6MC PF 561C MELISSA MAY 612 ET
3/15/26 • P44785106 • Polled American Classic 5 H GM 249 Melissa May 4159 Elite show heifer from a proven mating of champions.
6MC 0016 MERCEDES 6010 ET
2/9/26 • P44786973 • Polled RST Final Print 0016 5 JDH AH Mercedes 11E Mercedes 11E daughter that is a big spread show/donor prospect with tremendous eye appeal.
P 0376H MERCEDES 6105 ET
1/28/26 • P44776864 • Homozygous Polled Churchill Red Cloud 5 JDH AH Mercedes 11E Donor prospect with breed-leading maternal traits out of the legendary Mercedes 11E. CED +0.7, BW +3.2, WW +61, YW +102, MM +36, REA +.82, MARB +.23, CHB +145
CH MS BECCA 604
3/7/26 • 44775366 • Horned Brandston 5 CH Ms Harper 003 ET Top horned show heifer sired by the Cattlemen’s Congress Supreme Champion Bull.
CH MS STELLA 603
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2/21/26 • P44785120 • Polled High Roller 5 NCC Saylor 001 ET Full sister to two JNHE Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Females.
CH MS BELLA 605 ET
2/23/26 • P44780910 • Polled CH Premier 233 5 CH Ms Brinlee 378 ET Phenomenal February show heifer prospect sired by Premier.
3/21/26 • P44775385 • Polled Brandston 5 CH Ms Eleanor 011 ET Stunning late March polled show heifer prospect with a bright future.
EXR LADY 1016
BK VC MEMORY MAKER 463M ET
1/10/21 • P44212750 • Homozygous Polled Endure 173D 5 Walker Lady 4248 140 824F Due 3/1/27 to Bar JZ On Demand. Powerful Endure daughter with an impressive EPD prole. CED +6.0, BW +3.8, WW +61, YW +100, MM +30, REA +1.01, MARB +.27, CHB +167
CURRY HEREFORDS Mark Rubes (405) 6400619 markrubes@visitingangelsok.com Darrin Peters (254) 5924316 Layton Grunwald (870) 3501951
6MC 756 SAYLOR 6016 ET
McAlester, Oklahoma Curtis Curry (918) 5214629 curtis.curry@americannational.com Cameron Curry (918) 4705221
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1/14/24 • P44596096 • Homozygous Polled Marksman 5 BK Enchanting Points 7522E ET Due 3/1/27 to KJ 8038 Arrowhead 755N ET. Selling 1/2 interest in this future donor that was a many-time champion, including Houston. Maternal sister to the $370,000 BK VC Kissy Missy 2042K, 2023 JNHE Grand Champion Horned Female.
Guest Consignor:
PRATZ CATTLE CO.
Sale Manager
Videos & online bidding:
Dustin N. Layton (405) 4642455 laytond@yahoo.com Chisolm Kinder (405) 7474683
Colton Pratz, Stillwater, OK 405 385-1054
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ANN AN NUAL BULL SALE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026 12 noon, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas Selling 100 bulls backed by cutting-edge Hereford genetics! Polled, Homozygous Polled & Horned Bulls…Powerful…Docile…Efficient…Fertile…GE-EPDs
Progressive cattlemen have been choosing Barber Ranch bulls for over 100 years!
Our sale bulls sport impressive carcass EPDs to complement their performance. We offer a unique combination of calving ease, explosive growth and highly desirable carcass traits with extra good looks.
BR 2174 RARE AIR 5014
BR 6011 BELLE AIR 5041
BR 6011 BELLE AIR 5046
AHA 44644809 • DOB 1/8/25 • Horned BR Rare Air 2174 x BR Brenda 2346 CED +7.9 / BW +1.7 / WW +66 / YW +101 / MM +35 / MG +68 REA +.73 / MRB +.19 / BMI +493 / BII +585 / CHB +136
AHA P44644860 • DOB 2/10/25 • Polled BR Belle Air 6011 x 3R Katie’s Order 0088 CED +1.5 / BW +1.3 / WW +62 / YW +94 / MM +32 / MG +63 REA +.49 / MRB +.53 / BMI +579 / BII +696 / CHB +176
AHA P44645495 • DOB 2/13/25 • Scurred BR Belle Air 6011 x Loewen DMF Gloria B42 G56 ET CED +2.8 / BW +2.5 / WW +59 / YW +99 / MM +27 / MG +56 REA +.51 / MRB +.64 / BMI +451 / BII +563 / CHB +190
BR K014 TRENDING 5064
BR K014 TRENDING 5077
BR 2901 GENESIS 5145
AHA P44645526 • DOB 3/2/25 • Polled BR Trending K014 ET x BR Brianne 0152 CED +6.1 / BW +2.4 / WW +76 / YW +122 / MM +24 / MG +62 REA +.65 / MRB +.12 / BMI +430 / BII +525 / CHB +139
AHA P44651694 • DOB 3/15/25 • Polled BR Trending K014 ET x SHF Maggie Z210 E015 ET CED +6.4 / BW +0.8 / WW +62 / YW +100 / MM +31 / MG +62 REA +.57 / MRB +.19 / BMI +383 / BII +468 / CHB +134
AHA P44670649 • DOB 4/21/25 • Polled GKB Genesis 2901 x BR Sarah 7069 CED +2.0 / BW +4.3 / WW +69 / YW +119 / MM +19 / MG +53 REA +.53 / MRB +.03 / BMI +353 / BII +433 / CHB +129
— Also selling a select group of Barber Ranch purebred Hereford heifers bred to calve in March — Brett Barber (806) 681-2457 • Justin Barber (806) 681-5528 Terri Barber (817) 727-6107 • Dale & Mary Barber Heather Reynolds OFFICE (806) 690-3659 office@barberranch.com 10175 FM 3138, Channing, TX 79018 One Family. One Passion. Since 1904.
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Catalog requests: rylee.r.barber@gmail.com • text (806) 676-0098 Hereford.org
Selling 40 Angus bulls from Express Ranches!
Online bidding
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026 GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch Female Event Desdemona, TX October 2026 |
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2026 JANUARY REMINGTON DAUGHTER
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CATTLE ON DISPLAY AT 9 LUNCH AT 11:00 a.m. SALE AT 12:00 p.m.
MATT, BARB, MAKAYLA, TYE, & LAUREN 1071 CO. RD. 1231 • HUNTSVILLE, MO 65259 MATT: 660.676.3788 • REYNOLDSCATTLE@CVALLEY.NET
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Offering over 100 Lots
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5 YR OLD 33Z DAUGHTER BRED TO HERITAGE
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25th Annual Production Sale
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ROYAL SALE 2026
NEW LOCATION: AMERICAN ROYAL 1899 american royal Way, KANSAS CITY, KS 66109
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 2026 | 6:30 P.M. (CDT) Bid online:
Selling Bred Heifers, Females and Frozen Genetics Ladies of the Royal Pre-sale Social at 5:30 p.m. | Cattle will be on display during this time. National Show Awards Presentation at 6 p.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 2026 AMERICAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FORUM AND ANNUAL MEETING THURSDAY, OCT. 23 - SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 2026 KANSAS CITY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN 200 W 12th St. | Kansas City, MO 64105 Hereford.org
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Expansion Figuring How much should you pay for a replacement heifer? by James Mitchell and Ryan Loy
MANAGEMENT
ith cattle prices at historical highs, few investments carry more weight for a cow-calf operation than the decision to add replacement females. A producer has several options: they can buy a bred heifer to add to their herd or retain and develop a heifer calf of their own, delaying her first calf by a year for a lower upfront cost. Current heifer prices have raised the financial tradeoffs of this decision, and the best strategy depends on assumptions that vary by operation and year. Buying a heifer means paying today’s price to calve next spring. Raising means giving up what a calf could have sold for at weaning, covering a year of expenses and waiting an extra year for her first calf. Higher heifer prices make buying more expensive up front but also increase the opportunity cost of holding a heifer calf back rather than selling her. The Beef Cow and Heifer Investment Analysis tool was developed to help producers with this decision. The tool is a free online dashboard that allows producers to enter their own data, such as heifer price, annual cow costs, weaning weight, calf crop percentage, cull weight, discount rate and cost inflation. The dashboard returns net present value (NPV), breakeven heifer price, payback period and average annual net return, all of which update in real time (see Fig. 1).
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Consider the dashboard’s default assumptions: a 92% weaning rate, 520-pound weaning weight, $1,100 in annual cow costs, an 8% discount rate and an 8-year productive life, with calf prices and cost inflation following the USDA calf price forecast (users can also substitute their own price and cost expectations). Under these assumptions, the tool estimates the maximum price a producer could pay for a heifer while maintaining an 8% return ($5,018 per head in this case), as well as the payback period to recover the investment. Changing an assumption can significantly impact the outcome, highlighting how much this decision is operation specific. The decision to buy or raise heifers boils down to cash-flow timing and the price paid relative to what a heifer returns over her productive life. The dashboard does not determine which strategy is correct for an operation. However, it provides cattle producers and other agricultural stakeholders with a framework to evaluate the trade-offs between these strategies. The Beef Cow and Heifer Investment Analysis tool is free to use (the QR code takes you there). Editor’s Note: James Mitchell is an Extension livestock economist at the University of Arkansas. Ryan Loy is an Extension agricultural economist at the University of Arkansas.
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Replacement Value Factors Productive life — Each cow has a useful or productive life — some are long, and some are short. The longer she lives, the more value she has. This productive life has a direct tie to the cull rates of the whole herd. While cull rates vary by year and age of cows, they may be used as a rough measure of average cow life. If a rancher has an average annual cull rate of 16%, on average, a cow lasts 6.25 years in that herd (100/16=6.25). Cow productivity — Separate from the productive life of a cow, this figure is typically measured in terms of the weaning weight of calves. The size and number of calves weaned and sold per cow exposed to a bull will alter this value considerably. Heavier weaning weights imply more income generated per cow, allowing a bigger budget for replacement females in higher-income herds. Fig. 1 The Beef Cow and Heifer Investment Analysis tool was developed to help producers weigh the decision to purchase or develop replacement heifers.
Value Assessment Tools
Gathering and accounting for factors to assess replacement female value is neither quick, nor easy. That’s why automated decision aids developed by Land Grant universities can be so useful. A few are listed below. Beef Replacement Spreadsheet Kansas State University
Raising Versus Buying Heifers for Beef Cow Replacement Iowa State University
Net Present Value of Beef Replacement Females Iowa State University
Bred Heifer Profitability Estimation University of Kentucky
Heifer Retention Considerations
Keeping or selling heifers is a challenging decision, especially when current cattle prices are historically high. Hannah Baker, Extension forage and economics specialist at the University of Florida, shares these insightful considerations in a recent issue of In the Cattle Markets. Opportunity — While no one knows exactly how long today’s strong cattle prices will last, current market fundamentals continue to support strong cattle prices. At the start of 2026, there were only 4.7 million beef replacement heifers available, the second-lowest inventory since the 1940s behind 2025 (4.6 million head). While beef cow slaughter has declined nearly 17% during the first half of 2026 after an 18% decline in 2025, reduced culling is only one part of herd expansion. Expansion also requires producers to retain more heifers, and those efforts have been slow. As a result, cattle supplies will remain tight, supporting strong prices until production increases substantially or beef demand weakens.
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Cow costs — If weaning weights were all that mattered, we would raise extremely large cows. But large cows tend to cost more and have larger maintenance costs. What it (truly) costs to run a cow impacts the value. The higher the cost, the less one can afford to pay for replacements. Salvage value — If the salvage or cull value is expected to increase over time, then what a producer can afford to pay per replacement female increases. In the past, these values have been fairly low, but these figures have increased over the past few years. Calf prices — If cattle prices over the productivity life of the cow are expected to be high (or higher), on average, then the price cattlemen can pay for replacements increases. Understanding the cattle cycle dynamics is important here. Interest rates — Higher feeder cattle interest rates imply more expensive borrowing costs, and thus the less one can pay for replacements If you are not borrowing money, then you can pay a lot more for replacements. Source: Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension livestock economist, In the Cattle Markets from the Livestock Marketing Information Center.
Challenge — Expanding the cow herd requires the resources to support additional females. Retaining heifers is a long-term investment that requires intensive management and significant costs, including nutrition, health, labor, breeding and the expense of developing females that ultimately do not fit the operation. Resource availability is another key consideration. Although recent rainfall has improved pasture conditions in some areas, more than half of the country remains in drought, particularly across the Southeast and West. Additionally, high interest rates and concerns such as New World screwworm and pasture mealybug all add to the risk and uncertainty of investing in high-value breeding stock. Considerations — Despite the challenges and high prices for weaned heifer calves, the expectation that strong calf prices may persist creates an opportunity to evaluate the economics of retaining heifers. However, those projections should include multiple market price and cost scenarios rather than assuming today’s market conditions will continue indefinitely.
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84TH ANNUAL
FALL PRODUCTION SALE Saturday
OCTOBER 24, 2026 NOON
AT T H E M E A D S A L E H E A D Q U A RT E R S • V E R S A I L L E S , M O LEADING PAT H F I N D E R H E R D I N T H E N AT I O N
MEAD ON DEMAND 53023
08/10/25 • 44720749 S: BAR JZ ON DEMAND 619K MGS: CHURCHILL PILGRIM 632D ET CE +9.1 BW +0.8 WW +66 YW +101 MILK +23 CW +91 MRB +.23 RE +.44 BMI +445 BII +539 CHB +141
MEAD ON DEMAND 53421
08/10/25 • 44720751 S: BAR JZ ON DEMAND 619K MGS: NJW 76S 27A LONG RANGE 203D ET CE +3.6 BW +1.3 WW +66 YW +98 MILK +32 CW +84 MRB +.23 RE +.65 BMI +462 BII +556 CHB +131
08-21-2025 • *21602381 S: *CONNEALY VALIDATION MGS: #*CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CED +1 BW +2.6 WW +92 YW +160 PAP +3.21 HP +11.4 MILK +30 CW +79 MRB +1.11 RE +1.46 $M +81 $B +204 $C +346
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250 BULLS • 150 FEMALES SIRES REPRESENTED: HEREFORD Bar Jz On Demand 619K and RV Valor 9444G ET
ANGUS AAR Midas, Basin Jameson 1076, Basin Jefferson 1104, Basin True Grit 1021, Connealy Commerce, Connealy Craftsman, Connealy Validation, Connealy Vindicate 0366, Deer Valley Diplomat 3322, Ellingson Prosper, GDAR Justified 914, Heiken Impulse, Hoffman Bar None, Mead Mercury, Musgrave Jumbo, O’Connell Sunpower, Poss Vigilante, RC Lucchese L101, RSA True Balance 1311, S Thrive JAS 5515, Stellpflug Hoffman RiseAbove, VAR Landman, Virginia Tech Statesman, and Woodhill Comstock
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400 HEAD SELL! ★
JMAR Jefferson 8M11, LT Atlas 0251 PLD, LT Global 3322 PLD ET, LT Remington 0038 PLD, Mead Triple Threat V1141, and WC Encompass 0507 P
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— A LEGACY OF REGISTERED HEREFORD EXCELLENCE —
th Ann nnu ual P roduction Sal alee SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026
12 noon CST at the farm — Pell City, Alabama
Selling 70 head…Spring ETs, Fall Open Yearlings, Spring Bred Heifers, Fall Pairs & Heavy Breds, Spring Breds with Bull Calf & Heifer Calf Splits, Proven Donors, Herd Bull & Frozen Genetics
DCF 0244 EQUITY 17P ET
DCF 24L BAILEY 74N ET
CHURCHILL EQUITY 3316L ET
1/14/26 • P44730155 • Polled Churchill Equity 3316L ET 5 SFCC TRM Lady Endure 0244 ET CED +13.0 / BW –0.2 / WW +79 / YW +124 / MILK +28 REA +1.01 / MRB +.19 / BMI +513 / BII +617 / CHB +165 Top 10% or higher for 13 traits!
9/24/25 • P44730155 • Polled Loewen Sandhill L70 ET 5 DCF J13 Bailey 24L ET CED +3.7 / BW +3.1 / WW +75 / YW +117 / MILK +30 REA +.86 / MRB +.56 / BMI +528 / BII +653 / CHB +201 Top 1% CW, BII and CHB; top 2% BMI; top 3% WW and Marb.
2/2/23 • P44504283 • Homozygous Polled JW 1857 Merit 21134 5 Churchill Lady 023H ET CED +13.4 / BW –1.1 / WW +73 / YW +114 / MILK +28 REA +.80 / MRB +.32 / BMI +426 / BII +531 / CHB +163 Top 3% CED; top 4% BW, WW and CW.
January open heifer by Equity.
Open yearling heifer.
This proven calving-ease herd sire sells!
LOEWEN HADLEY G16 J12 ET
DCF 8022 MS GENESIS J51 ET
WLKR LF JH ROSE H086 2446 ET
2/8/21 • P44218601 • Homozygous Polled Loewen Genesis G16 ET 5 Spearhead B413 Hadley G16 CED +5.3 / BW +2.2 / WW +66 / YW +109 / MILK +38 REA +.77 / MRB +.68 / BMI +544 / BII +669 / CHB +205 Top 1% Marb EPD, BMI, BII and CHB.
10/27/21 • P44331313 • Homozygous Polled Loewen Genesis G16 ET 5 BTF WF Ms Excede 4004 8022 CED +9.8 / BW +0.4 / WW +63 / YW +105 / MILK +39 REA +.50 / MRB +.42 / BMI +521 / BII +628 / CHB +191 Top 1% SC, CW; top 2% BMI, BII, CHB; top 3% Milk, MG, Udder.
9/25/22 • P44447683 • Homozygous Polled SHF Houston D287 H086 5 Walker JH Rose 215Z 4209 799E CED –1.2 / BW +4.8 / WW +81 / YW +136 / MILK +33 REA +.92 / MRB +.33 / BMI +495 / BII +609 / CHB +188 Top 1% WW, YW, CW; top 2% SC, MG, CHB; Top 3% Udder, BII.
Due before sale day to DCF WHR Centennial 61M. A spring ET heifer sired by RMB 8G 1904 Bullseye 188K ET also sells.
Due to calve spring 2027 to Equity. A spring ET heifer sired by C Cuda Belle 2111 also sells.
Selling one-half interest in the donor dam of Red Label!
To request a sale catalog, please contact the owners or either sale manager.
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Carter St. John (205) 705-4041 Locke St. John (615) 427-8979 7771 Dry Creek Rd., Pell City, AL 35128 drycreekfarm01@gmail.com drycreekfarms.org
Dustin N. Layton (405) 464-2455 laytond@yahoo.com Chisolm Kinder (405) 747-4683 laytonauction.com
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Regenerative RANCHING
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Regenerative RANCHING Growing Protection Training livestock guardian dogs to protect cattle and small ruminants from predators.
Regenerative RANCHING
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ivestock guardian dogs can provide ultimate predator protection for ranch livestock, but raising an effective guardian requires some know-how. Bill Costanzo is a livestock guardian dog research specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Center – San Angelo, who studies what makes a guardian dog successful in its ranching role. He has learned many ways to set up a pup for success, but in most cases, the essential basics are starting with good genetics, a sound training and socialization program, and some patience.
Guarding Noble’s small ruminants
As Noble Ranches explored new ways to manage ranchlands by grazing multiple species, ranch managers had to find a way to protect their small ruminants from predators. Kevin Pierce, ranch manager, has had great luck with livestock guardian dogs. But, he says using livestock guardian dogs requires a particular brand of stockmanship to care for and train them while learning their individual personalities. “I think some people have the mindset that they can have these dogs, and they can just put a self-feeder out there,” Pierce says. “But I think you must treat your dog like any other animal and take care of it. They’re working for you, and they have an essential job to do.”
Start with good genes
“The most important thing is to buy from reputable breeders with a working line of dogs; breeders who have livestock,” Costanzo says. “See the parents of that litter of puppies working.”
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Often when ranchers call about problem puppies — especially those that are biting or chasing the livestock — Costanzo discovers the dogs are not from purebred livestock guardian dog stock. The presence of any show-dog lines or outside genetics, such as herding-dog genes, results in pups lacking the natural guardian instinct needed to be successful. In the worst cases, it produces dogs with instincts and behaviors naturally antagonistic to their guardian roles, such as herding, chasing and biting. While there are more differences between individual dogs than among the breeds, Costanzo notes there are still breed tendencies. Maremmano Sheepdogs tend to stay close and tight to the herd, while Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are known to work the perimeter and thrive in large territories. Akbash guardian dogs often show little tolerance for other dogs, while the Great Pyrenees are gentle giants more accepting of non-working dogs on the ranch. Kangal Shepherd Dogs and Komondors (Hungarian sheepdogs) have the tenacity to protect the flock against larger predators, but they may also be more aggressive to strangers. Breed tendencies aside, much of an individual’s success comes from temperament and training. This is why picking the perfect puppy is of the utmost importance.
Pick your puppy well
Once ranchers have identified a litter of pure lines out of working parents, they should visit the pups if possible. During that visit, note their parents, ensure that the puppies are being exposed to the same species of livestock you want them to protect, and interact with the litter to pick the pup with the best livestock guardian dog temperament.
Costanzo picks from the litter by looking for a curious puppy that still takes its job seriously. “I am looking for the puppy that comes up to you, investigates you, gets a couple of pets, walks off and lays down,” he says. “I don’t want the pup that stays in front of me all the time — those dogs will crave human contact. I also don’t want the pup that doesn’t come up to me at all. That pup will be hard to catch in the field. It will be shy all the time and stay away from you.” While many anecdotes tout the difference between male and female livestock guardian dogs, Costanzo has seen little difference between the genders. With intact males, their added roaming and aggression often cancel out any increased guarding ability. So, gender is less important to Costanzo when picking a pup than the individual’s disposition, health and adaptability for their environment, such as choosing a shorter-haired breed for a sweltering climate. Once the pup is selected, make arrangements with the breeder to pick up the puppy at 8 weeks old. Puppies weaned too early miss out on valuable lessons for how to act around other dogs, but waiting until the puppy is much older than that can hinder the bonding process. Costanzo’s research suggests the window in which pups best bond with the rancher’s chosen livestock starts at 5 weeks of age and closes a little before 14 weeks. In Costanzo’s experience, pups already bonded with the seller’s herd, or long-yearling livestock guardian dogs who join a new ranch well into the training process, are less likely to stay with their new herd, so he always suggests starting your own dog.
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Use these starting steps
To train an 8-week-old puppy, Costanzo suggests starting with a bonding pen. In his experience, a 60-by-60-foot bonding pen with some sort of electrical fencing around the perimeter to help keep the puppies contained works best. Costanzo puts four to six head of stock in the bonding pen along with the young pup. He rotates the livestock regularly so that the puppy won’t get too attached to any specific animal. Dogs attached to a particular animal or animals may roam if that animal is later sold or culled. Costanzo suggests ranchers who plan to use the dog to protect multiple species of livestock fill the bonding pen with each species. This ensures the growing livestock guardian dog doesn’t get used to any specific species more than others. If dogs aren’t used to a certain species, such as cattle, they may be flighty or attempt to chase the unfamiliar species to protect their herd, so be sure to match bonding species with your operation. As an example, Costanzo places a hair sheep, wool sheep, meat goat and angora goat with each new pup at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center – San Angelo. Once the pup has spent a month in the bonding pen with a small, diverse herd, you can move him or her into a 1-acre pen — with solid fencing reinforced with an electrical fencing system — until they are 6 months old. At 6 months of age, livestock guardian dogs are ready to protect their first pasture smaller
than 30 acres. By the time they are 10 months old, dogs can cover 50100 acres and protect the herd from small predators — coyotes, bobcats and foxes, especially when raised in pairs or paired with older, more experienced dogs.
Socialize for success and safety
While you may have heard it’s best not to touch or socialize a livestock guardian dog pup, Costanzo says human socialization is one of the most important parts of the training process. Not only should you be able to catch your dog to move it from pasture to pasture or administer any necessary veterinary care, but unsocialized livestock guardian dogs are a liability. Unsocialized dogs may be impossible to catch and care for, or even worse, may be aggressive. This creates a risk for your ranch by owning dogs that may bite hikers, hunters, stockmen, new workers, et. al., or that could pose a health risk to stock if you’re not able to handle the dog for proper healthcare. “I’m very pro-socialization. In my opinion, you should be able to go out in your pasture, and you should be able to catch and call your dog,” Costanzo says. “Just because you socialize that puppy, you know, three or four times a week, doesn’t mean they’re going to end up at your back porch or headquarters all the time. We studied the dogs that were more socialized versus less socialized. Those more socialized dogs have not ended up at ranch headquarters any more than the less socialized dogs.”
Photo Courtesy of Noble Research Institute
Costanzo says each livestock guardian dog should know its name and the commands “come,” “no” and “stay.” In addition to these basic commands, the dog should be able to walk on a leash and stand tethered. This allows you to not only easily lead your dog but also keep it out of the way while working stock.
Patience and practice pay off
All good things take time, and training a good livestock guardian dog is no different. Costanzo says it takes about two years to tell if your dog will make the cut. Along the way, each will likely go through puppy phases and challenges, which should be met with fair and stern discipline. For example, if a puppy shows up at ranch headquarters on its own, it should be promptly returned to its field. Costanzo and his team use GPS trackers to help manage their many livestock guardian dogs spread out across several ranches, and they have successfully used electrical fencing as a training aid for dogs that like to roam. But, even with a good guardian pedigree and a solid upbringing, not every dog is meant for the job. In Costanzo’s work, about 25% of the dogs that start training essentially flunk out of the program and are better suited as pets or outside ranch dogs with fewer responsibilities. Like most things ranching-related, creating good guardian dogs takes good genetics, the right know-how, quite a bit of trial and error, and some luck. Yet, the resulting livestock guardian is a worthy investment that can protect your cattle and small ruminant investment for many years. 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 Baldy Advantage and Hereford World, as well as in special “1881” podcasts, at Hereford.org. Additional regenerative resources and past articles in the series are also at Noble.org. Katie Maupin Miller is a freelance writer residing in Lebanon, Ind.
Guardian livestock dogs can be a valuable addition to your operation, whether you graze cattle or small ruminants. Hereford.org
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The Bielema Family
6192 S. French Rd. • Cedar, MI 49621
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231-228-6578 Ray Ramsey 317-727-4227 rayramsey77@gmail.com
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SPACE AVAILABLE! CONTACT
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AF 18051 DEVOUT 633 ET
FH 4179M ADVANCE 662 HDD FH 4179M ADVANCE 649 AF
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This ET calf sired by Devout 18051 is stout, longbodied, and muscular.
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This 4179M has been a favorite since birth. His young dam has a fantastic udder & is proving to be an oustanding cow.
CHB$
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A 4179M that has excelled over the summer. His young dam boasts a pictureperfect udder.
HERD BULL:
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UU BIG SKY 3124L 44463468 | DOB: 2/10/2023 • Horned BW
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73
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0.70
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0.34
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The 3124 sons were very popular in our 2026 production sale. They are long bodied, thick made, and short marked. He will have sons in our 2027 production sale. His first daughters will calve in 2027.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Wednesday,
SELLING:
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Yearling Bulls • Coming 2-year-old Bulls Commercial Yearling Hereford Heifers F1 Black Whiteface Yearling Heifers
February 10, 2027 in Dickinson, N.D.
Many like him sell on February 10, 2027.
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Healthy Returns Low-stress weaning strategies pay now and later. by Heather Smith Thomas
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eaning marks one of the most stressful times in a calf’s life. Many calves experience added stresses if they are being vaccinated, transported, comingled with other calves (at a sale barn, growing lot, stocker pasture or feedlot) and must adjust to a new environment. If compounded, stress often results in illness or lower weight gain and less money for whoever owns the calf at that point in its life. Consider Oregon State University studies demonstrating that lower gains at weaning time impact the finished carcass. Calves that keep gaining during the receiving period do better all the way through; for each 0.10 pound of gain during the receiving period (above that of the lower-gaining stressed calves), the researchers saw about a 20-pound increase in hot carcass weight at the end of the finishing period. Lower stress at weaning not only increases
carcass value, but saves money in costs of treatment for sick calves. There are many ways to wean calves, but the goal is to wean with the least stress to keep calves healthy and growing/gaining without setbacks. For instance, an Ohio State University study showed that fence-line weaning, as opposed to abrupt corral weaning, halved the number of calves treated for bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Only about 15% of the fence-line weaned calves had to be treated for BRD, and that number doubled for calves that had to be transported during weaning. About 45% of calves that were put into a feedlot or drylot for weaning needed treatment.
Low-stress methods
Ron Gill, Extension livestock specialist at Texas A&M University and a noted stockmanship expert, says weaning strategies vary from ranch to ranch depending on facilities and the age of calves being weaned. Naturally, cows will wean their calves when they’re 8-11 months old, which isn’t a stressful process because the cow and calf aren’t separated, Gill says. But cowcalf producers traditionally wean cattle at 5-8 months of age. “We have to find a good way to do that, since we generally Two-stage weaning is a low-stress strategy, which employs nose flaps to impede calf can’t practice nursing while the calf remains with its mama.
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natural weaning (the cow eventually weaning the calf by not letting them nurse),” he says. Two lowstress weaning options available for ranchers are fence-line weaning and two-stage weaning. The latter uses a flap placed in the calf’s nose, which doesn’t hinder eating or drinking but makes it hard to suckle their dam. After the flaps are installed, calves are turned back out with the cows and go through the first phase of weaning. They’re unable to suckle, so the cow’s milk dries up, all while the calf is still with their dam. This method minimizes stress. The calf is still with its mom for companionship and security, and the cow isn’t worried about her calf because it’s still with her. After about five to seven days, the flaps can be removed and pairs can be separated. Katy Lippolis, Iowa State University, studied two-stage weaning with nose flaps as part of her master’s degree work at Colorado State University. “I evaluated how this affected cow performance, calf performance and carcass quality,” she says. She found most producers who use nose flaps say it’s the least stressful way they’ve ever weaned calves. When still with their mothers, groups of calves may wander off and do their own thing — like teenage kids; the bond with mom is being broken. When you actually separate the cows from the calves and take out the nose flaps, the calves are essentially weaned and don’t care very much about finding mom. “When we’re sorting them again (after they’ve had the nose flaps), putting calves one way and cows another, the calves just walk off and graze or lie down and chew their Hereford.org
Later Weaning – Wintering Calves with Their Mothers Art McElroy winters his calves with the cows on his farm in Saskatchewan, 10 miles north of the U.S. border, near Havre, Mont. “We now calve in June and July, and this changed our thinking about how we wean and market calves, how we develop heifers, etc.” he says. McElroy usually doesn’t wean until April or May; calves stay on their mothers all winter. This saves a lot of feed and labor and is better than grain-feeding to develop their rumens, enabling them to become good foragers. “They learn a lot from their mothers, as well,” he says. McElroy read a lot of articles by Walt Davis, Chip Hines, Burke Teichert and Kit Pharo over the years. His management philosophy has slowly evolved, driven by the cattle business’ low margins and sometimes costly traditional methods. “Reading some of the articles by innovative thinkers has helped me put pen to paper and understand where my costs are. One of the ways we try to reduce our cost is by leaving all the calves on the cows all winter. We know enough now about it to realize there is no cheaper place to develop a heifer than on her mother,” McElroy says. He winter grazes as much as possible to help reduce the cost of developing replacements. He believes the heifers also learn a lot from their dams. While the daily gain calves make on winter grazing may be minimal, McElroy has spent the last 12 years optimizing his cow herd to thrive on grass, which includes using grass-based genetics and downsizing his cows. “I had to go through a mental shift, thinking in terms of return per acre rather than the traditional unit of production per cow,” he says. “We only have a certain amount of forage, but if we have more small cows,
cud, completely at ease and relaxed. The cows might turn around once and then just walk away. Once you break that nursing bond (which provided comfort as well as milk), the calf is ready to go,” she says. While fence-line weaning, where calves and dams can still see each other, reduces stress in most cases, Gill reminds ranchers that stockmanship is an essential part of success. The situations where he’s seen fence-line weaning not work is when people process cattle and get them stirred up and stressed, then turn them out with calves on one side of a fence and cows on the other. “They are in panic mode already and may go through or over a fence to try to get back together,” Gill says. Fence-line weaning requires proper planning to ensure adequate grazing for calves on high-quality pasture. If there isn’t adequate forage to provide the necessary nutrition, Gill says the calves will need good hay, silage or grain during the transition.
producing more calves, this makes more total pounds to sell than fewer big cows with bigger calves.” Wintering a heifer on her mother has minimized cost and improved health. This can also reduce costs by not having to treat sick calves or have death loss from disease. That healthy heifer will do better for the rest of her life, compared to one compromised by illness. “The way people wean calves by taking them off their mother and sending them to the auction, comingling with other cattle and selling them and trucking them again — to a new place with different feed and different water — it is no wonder they get sick,” McElroy says. He generally doesn’t wean until late April, and the calves go back out where the mothers were — half a mile from home, grazing or bale grazing — and the cows stay in the yard. “The calves just head back there to graze and may hike back and forth a bit, but it’s very low stress weaning,” McElroy says. By that age they don’t need milk anymore, and the cows are not milking very much. “At that time of their life, I don’t know how much milk those calves are actually getting, and by that age they are more independent than a younger calf. They learned about grazing from mom. A day later I move the cows clear away and the emotional tie is not nearly as strong. I think the stress of weaning is mainly breaking that tie,” he says. When it is time to separate the cows from the calves, McElroy simply gate cuts the cows from the calves and then puts the cows in a pen and the calves back out on the pasture they have been grazing. “It’s a very quiet process,” he says.
Producers should note even the small parts of their routine. For example, one problem with fenceline weaning if you use a feed truck is that cows will start bawling when they hear the truck and want to come to the feed. If the cows start bawling, this upsets the calves. In this case, Gill recommends finding a different way to feed cattle that won’t attract the cows, cause bawling or added restlessness. Each decision a producer makes should be centered around lowering stress and maintaining health and growth. “Anything you can do to reduce stress is beneficial,” Gill says. “Whether you move cows through the gate and leave the calves, separate them in a pen and let the cows back out, or send the cows one way and calves another, you want to do it as quietly as possible.” He even recommends not doing anything else with the cattle on the day that calves are weaned, although he realizes this is tough for some operations.
Tailoring options
Weaning decisions are never static; these factors are never the same from year to year. It depends on cattle markets, weather, cost of feed etc., reminds Gill. “From a stewardship standpoint, I feel every rancher should wean calves at home in a familiar environment. Yet I realize that from an economic standpoint this may not always be the best,” he says. While at-home weaning sets the calves and their next owners up for the most success, Gill has seen instances when sending calves right off the cow might be the better decision for the calves’ welfare. “I’ve seen some people who tried to keep calves at home and didn’t have the facilities, time or labor to do it right. Those calves would have been better off shipped to someone who had the time and resources to manage them correctly,” he says. “Even though stress might have been higher hauling them away right off the cows, there might not be as many get sick. That’s the objective: continued on page 66...
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to keep them from getting sick at home and keep them from getting sick after they leave home.” Even when producers must use more stressful weaning methods, given their operation’s circumstances, they can still take steps to reduce stress. For example, if you have to wean calves in a corral rather than on pasture, Gill recommends getting them used to eating the new feed before you wean them, so it’s not an abrupt change. “Teach them to eat whatever you’ll be feeding them after weaning and do it while they are still on the cow,” he says. Calves will try new feed more readily when they are not stressed and will sample new feed if they see mama eating it. “This is learned behavior,” Gill notes. “Here in Texas, many producers use cottonseed meal pellets or cubes as a supplement during weaning. We might feed some in the summer on
pasture to get calves used to eating it with their mothers. Then they’ll eat it from day one when you wean.” Stressed calves rarely eat a new feed well, and they’ll often lose weight. “If they aren’t eating during this time, it stresses their immune system. Usually if calves will eat and maintain or gain weight through the first seven to 10 days after taking them off the cows, they won’t get sick,” Gill says. “It’s when they won’t eat and won’t drink that they get in trouble.” One of the best ways to reduce stress at weaning is to use lowstress handling to quiet the calves when they are separated from their mothers. “Even if you get them sorted and separated quietly into a pen or pasture without a lot of hassle, those calves will still walk the fence and bawl,” Gill says. “Someone needs to get in there with them and quietly change their focus.
This is part of the process we call acclimation, to get them settled into their new situation smoothly.” By changing the calves’ focus and stopping them from walking and bawling, a producer helps the calves realize they can stop and rest. The weaned calves will begin to see people as a source of reassurance, and this will reduce stress. Good handling and stockmanship, in general, has been shown to dramatically reduce sickness, morbidity and mortality rates. “This aspect of weaning is more valuable than most people realize,” Gill says. If you relieve the stress during the first days, they stop bawling a lot quicker. Bottom line, ranchers should remove as many stressors as possible. Then the only stress a calf will experience is the separation itself, and producers should work to make it as smooth as possible.
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Effective Deworming Starts Now Test, rather than assume treatment effectiveness. by Kevin Johnson, MPS veterinary parasitology
CATTLE HEALTH
hile successful deworming programs vary by operation and region, it is generally recommended to deworm mature cows in the spring when native grass greens up if they weren’t treated in the fall, six to eight weeks after turnout and in the fall after cattle come off pasture or following a frost. Deworming now sets the foundation for the cow herd’s performance in the spring. It also positively impacts weaned calf health and performance.1 As grazing season winds down, parasite burdens often peak. By fall, cattle have spent the summer grazing season exposed to any larvae present in the pasture. Cattle that host low levels of internal parasites can have reduced feed intake, average daily gain and overall herd performance, long before clinical signs appear. A strategic fall deworming treatment after a freeze reduces parasite burden in the cow prior to winter, when parasite infection on pasture is greatly reduced. This allows cows to better utilize nutrients for fetal development and maintain good body condition over tough winter months, which impacts their ability to raise a healthy calf and rebreed.1
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True cost of internal parasites
Internal parasites may be silently dragging down herd performance. In fact, parasites may be costing more than many producers realize. In cow-calf and stocker operations, an Iowa State University study reported that deworming delivered the greatest economic impact among animal health technologies, such as implants, pharmaceuticals and feed additives. The 2007 analysis estimated that animal health interventions added $274 per head in value for cow-calf producers, with $201 of that benefit attributed to deworming alone. In stocker cattle, deworming accounted for $24 of the $95 per-head value generated by animal health technologies.2 Given today’s higher-value cattle market, protecting animal health remains an important economic consideration. That’s why it pays to know whether your parasite control program is working. You can’t manage what you don’t measure — especially when it comes to internal parasites.
Test, don’t guess
Diagnostic fecal testing can help you understand if parasites are impacting your herd and evaluate the effectiveness of your current deworming program. However, not all fecal tests deliver the same insights. There are two common diagnostic approaches used to assess parasite burdens in cattle herds: composite fecal egg count (FEC) and fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT).
The FEC diagnostic test provides a snapshot of the current parasite load within a herd. To conduct the test, approximately 20 fresh, randomly collected fecal samples from the same class of cattle (i.e. calves, cows, feeders, etc.) are gathered from the ground and submitted to a laboratory, where they are analyzed for fecal egg counts to assess overall parasite pressure. Results indicate the herd’s parasite burden and can guide informed decisions about deworming treatment. Composite sampling effectively reflects herd-level parasite burden, achieving approximately 94.8% accuracy compared to individual sampling results.3 This approach supports more judicious use of dewormers — an important practice for preserving their long-term effectiveness. A FECRT helps determine deworming treatment effectiveness. Twenty fecal samples are collected before deworming treatment and an additional 20 samples are collected 14 days post-treatment from the same group of cattle. The pre- and post-treatment fecal egg counts are compared to determine the effectiveness of the deworming treatment. FECRTs are the most effective tool to assess if a dewormer is working in your herd. Following treatment, successful deworming should show a 90% or greater reduction in fecal egg counts. If results fall below that threshold, work with your veterinarian to determine if improper dosing or resistance has affected the outcome and to develop a plan to stay ahead of parasite challenges in your herd. Hereford.org
Field-proven fall deworming
With growing concerns about parasite resistance, treatment effectiveness should never be assumed. Field studies continue to demonstrate varying levels of efficacy among deworming products, underscoring the importance of selecting a treatment that delivers reliable parasite control. Merck Animal Health maintains the largest database of FECRT results and actively monitors the field efficacy of cattle deworming products in the U.S. The database includes results from all major dewormer forms — oral, feed products, pour-ons and injectables. Results from the database show pour-on and injectable dewormers (macrocyclic lactones) average 60.7% and 66.1% efficacy respectively, while oral and feed product dewormers (benzimidazoles), including fenbendazole, average approximately 98% effectiveness.4 For instance, SAFE-GUARD® (fenbendazole) is a trusted deworming solution that provides producers with flexible options for effective parasite control. Available in multiple formulations, including oral suspension, paste, pellets, blocks and cubes, SAFE-GUARD offers convenient administration to fit each unique operation (see Sidebar). As a broadspectrum dewormer, it goes straight to the gut and gets absorbed. It accumulates in the fat tissue of parasites5 to provide control of economically important internal parasites, including brown stomach worms (Ostertagia ostertagi),
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Cooperia species, lungworms and other gastrointestinal nematodes. Administered orally, SAFE-GUARD Suspension is dosed to cattle according to body weight and can be conveniently incorporated into routine fall handling events such as pregnancy checks, weaning or vaccination.
Accessible testing for better decisions
Effective parasite management relies on more than treatment alone. It requires understanding parasite challenges over time and using the information to guide management decisions. For decades, Merck Animal Health has offered complimentary parasite diagnostic testing to help producers and their veterinarians monitor parasite challenges, evaluate treatment outcomes and make more informed management decisions. As the needs of the U.S. cattle industry continue to evolve, Merck Animal Health remains committed to advancing diagnostic solutions that deliver practical, trackable insights from the field. Now is the time to plan for fall deworming to ensure your cattle head into winter with every opportunity to perform at their best. Work with your veterinarian or nutritionist to strengthen your parasite management strategy. Learn more about parasite management from Merck Animal Health by scanning the QR code.
Editor’s Note: Kevin Johnson, MPS veterinary parasitology, is with Merck Animal Health Beef Cattle Technical Services. Copyright © 2026 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved. US-SFG-260700001 References 1 Smith, R. A., Rogers, K. C., Huse, S., Wray, M. I., Brandt, R. T., Hutcheson, J. P., Nichols, W. T., Taylor, R. F., Rains, J. R., McCauley, C. T. Pasture deworming and (or) subsequent feedlot deworming with fenbendazole. I. Effects on grazing performance, feedlot performance and carcass traits of yearling steers. The Bovine Practitioner. 2000. 34(2), 104-114. 2 Lawrence JD, Ibarburu MA. Economic analysis of pharmaceutical technologies in modern beef production in a bioeconomy era. 2007. Iowa State University. 3 Gibbons, A., Crawford, G. I., Slightom, J., Larson, H. E. Field validation of a mob composite sampling protocol to estimate herd parasitism in cattle. Cattlemen’s Day 2026. Kansas State University. 4 Merck Animal Health National FECRT Database. 5 Vercruysse J, Claerebout E. Mechanisms of actions of anthelmintics. Merck Veterinary Manual Online. https://www. merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/ anthelmintics/mechanisms-of-action-ofanthelmintics. Accessed June 30, 2026.
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Deworming Strategies Treat cattle at the optimum time. by Heather Smith Thomas
CATTLE HEALTH
razing cattle pick up internal parasites called nematodes, or stomach and intestinal worms. These tiny opportunists depend on their host to complete their life cycle. They evolved with cattle, and all cattle carry some of these parasites. These worms rob cattle of important nutrients, reduce growth rate and weight gains in young animals and hinder production in cattle of all ages. Heavy parasitic infections create health problems. Clinical disease caused by gastrointestinal (GI) nematodes is referred to as parasitic gastroenteritis. Symptoms include weight loss, diarrhea, edema beneath the jaw and anemia. Worms add
stress to their host and make cattle more susceptible to disease.
Calves are most susceptible
Age and immunity both affect the parasitic pressure cattle face. Most cows have fewer parasites as they get older, due to immunity they develop to some of these worms. Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, Ph.D., DACVM, DEVPC, pathobiology professor with the School of Medicine at St. George’s University in Grenada, has studied parasites for years. He notes healthy, mature cows in good condition cannot only withstand GI nematodes effects but also build a fairly strong immunity against them.
“In this class of cattle, when otherwise healthy, clinical disease from GI parasites will almost never be seen,” he says. “On the other hand, young, recently weaned calves in their first year on grass are highly susceptible to parasitism. The potential for high fecal egg counts makes this group of animals at greatest risk for production loss and clinical disease,” he says. Calves are vulnerable to damaging effects, since they haven’t developed much immunity to worms, and they tend to have heavy parasite loads. This is especially true for Cooperia, a type of roundworm, which can have a significant impact on young cattle.
I think Ostertagia (brown stomach worm) is the most important parasite in cattle in most of North America. It’s the only one very important in adult cattle (because it continues to do well in the host even as the animal gets older) and can be devastating to young animals, as well. — Thomas Craig, DVM, Ph.D., Texas A&M
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Deworming Feedlot Calves
Cattle are usually dewormed within a few days after arrival at a feedlot. One treatment is usually all that’s needed since they have minimal exposure to worms in the feedlot environment. Studies during the 1960s and 1970s showed that unexposed or uninfected calves gained weight more rapidly than infected or infectedand-medicated calves. The same research demonstrated that infected-and-medicated calves (dewormed at feedlot entrance) gained 4% faster than their untreated counterparts. So, it became standard practice to deworm incoming calves. Later studies showed that of all the pharmaceutical technologies, deworming had the greatest effect on production efficiency and cost of production. It was well known that cattle perform better in the feedlot after being treated for internal parasites, but there were very few reports looking at how parasite load at feedlot entrance might impact performance, carcass characteristics and subsequent health in the feedlot. However, an Iowa State University (ISU) study suggests cow-calf producers who retain ownership through the feedlot could benefit from deworming the calves during the grazing period, before sending them to the feedlot. Likewise, producers who routinely sell to repeat customers may find that dewormed calves are desired by the cattle feeder who benefits from lower treatment costs and higher grading carcasses.
“Cows usually have very good immunity to Cooperia and are predominantly infected with Ostertagia, whereas calves are infected with both Cooperia and Ostertagia,” Kaplan says. Since mature cows are more susceptible to Ostertagia than Cooperia, this parasite has more clinical significance in adult cattle. “I think Ostertagia (brown stomach worm) is the most important parasite in cattle in most of North America,” says Thomas Craig, DVM, Ph.D., professor emeritus, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at Texas A&M. “It’s the only one very important in adult
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The study looked at 36 southeastern calves that were individually assessed for fecal egg counts (from fecal samples) upon arrival at the feedlot. The calves were divided into “High” and “Low” groups based on initial fecal egg counts, which varied significantly from 0 to 463 eggs per gram of feces. Calves in the “High” group had fecal egg counts of more than 100 per gram of feces; the “Low” group had less than 100. All calves were dewormed after initial evaluation, implanted, fed in a single pen, and harvested after 179 days on feed when the average 12th rib fat cover was estimated to be about 1.15 centimeters. Final weight was measured individually before shipment to the harvest facility. After harvest, hot carcass weight and carcass characteristics (quality grade, marbling, fat thickness, etc.) were measured and recorded by USDA personnel. The “High” group tended to have lower weight gain than the “Low” group. More “High” calves were treated for illness and received more frequent re-treatment than the “Low” group. The treatment costs were four times higher for calves with “High” initial fecal egg counts than the “Low” calves. A small study in 1969 stated parasites had their greatest influence on performance in the early part of the feeding period and that infected groups experienced enough compensatory gain to catch up later. No such compensatory gain was evident in the ISU study. Compared with the “Low” group, the “High” group tended to
cattle (because it continues to do well in the host even as the animal gets older) and can be devastating to young animals, as well. Most of the other internal parasites in cattle are not an issue in adults. By the time cows are 2 years old, they have developed some resistance to most worms and have low numbers. When a cow is 4 or 5, she’s either developed enough immunity to keep parasites at a reasonable level, or she’s been removed from the herd because she’s not doing well.” At the same time, nematodes are building increased resistance to the products used to defend against them; worms are becoming
have reduced average daily gain (ADG) during the first 24 days on feed, but the overall ADG between groups did not differ much. Thus, with no compensatory gain, the “High” cattle were unable to make up for their poor start. Back fat and marbling scores were lower for the “High” calves than the “Low” calves. The tendency for less back fat, ultrasound loin muscle (LM) area and marbling scores support the idea that cattle with heavy parasite loads at feedlot entrance may take longer to reach market-ready carcass composition. The trend for a lesser LM area among the “High” group suggests a lesser amount of muscle production. It is possible that reduced feed intake at critical points during the grazing period hindered overall muscle production in the highly parasitized calves. Overall, the “High” cattle brought less total income per steer than did the “Low” group. Increased marbling scores often translate to higher quality grades and higher carcass values when sold on a grid. Many producers have believed that deworming upon feedlot arrival effectively rids cattle of parasites and reverses the detrimental effects of high worm burdens during the earlier grazing period (on their dams and/or as stockers). Data from this study suggests that detrimental effects on growth and performance from parasite burdens when the cattle were younger may be long-lasting, despite effective deworming at feedlot arrival.
harder to kill. There is now widespread resistance in Cooperia to ivermectin and moxidectin. In some situations, producers will have the best success using one type of dewormer for cows and a different product for the calves, which will kill Cooperia. Producers should discuss potential solutions to growing parasitic resistance to dewormers with their veterinarian. For example, not treating cows with dewormer will not affect the resistance levels in Cooperia but could help slow the development of resistance in Ostertagia, which is of growing concern. continued on page 78...
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One way to know if a dewormer is working is to take fecal samples when cattle are treated, and another sample 14 days later, to see if egg counts have dropped (see Handle on Health, Page 70).
Perfect timing
Deworming cattle at the proper times helps reduce the parasitic load and the risk of reinfection. It’s important to plan deworming treatments to interrupt the life cycle of the targeted parasite. Timing the deworming treatment correctly during the nematode’s life cycle eliminates egg-laying adults and minimizes re-contamination of the pasture with worm eggs. Most producers deworm in spring and fall, but actual timing should match the parasite’s life cycle, which varies depending on climate, according to Craig. “Here in Texas, winter is when the worms are thriving on pastures because it’s cool and moist but not too cold, whereas in northern parts of the U.S. the worms can’t survive outside the cow so they go dormant in the GI tract during winter and aren’t laying very many eggs,” he says. “Summer is the best time here to deworm — when it’s dry and hot. In the north, by contrast, winter is a good time to deworm.” You can slow down transmission of worms (and future contamination of pastures) if you hit them when they are dormant, killing any that would otherwise “wake up” to start laying eggs when weather improves. Ostertagia goes into dormant stage, embedded in the abomasum wall, when environmental conditions are poor for larval survival in pastures. Dormant worms emerge later — to mature and lay eggs — when conditions improve. If you deworm in late fall or winter when these worms are in the stomach wall, using a drug that can get to them in that location, you reduce future worm problems on spring pastures. Research has shown that it probably pays to deworm calves after they are older than 2 months of age. Even though they may be doing well
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because they are nursing their dams and on good feed, they generally have a few worms. “Most studies indicate that if we treat calves above 200 pounds or 2 months of age, they gain more by weaning time than untreated calves, even though the untreated animals may not show clinical signs of worms. It made a difference that would more than pay for the drug,” Craig says Deworming calves at least a couple weeks before their fall vaccination also enables them to mount a better immune response to vaccinations. If a rancher is working cattle when calves are 2 to 3 months old, it’s generally a good practice to deworm them, especially if they summer on irrigated pastures rather than dry rangeland. Stockers and replacement heifers are at greatest risk for production loss from parasites, according to Kaplan. Use of anthelmintics will be important to their health and production. “However, optimal strategies for applying anthelmintic treatments will vary greatly, depending on the management and grazing system. Thus, it is impossible to provide a general recommendation,” he says.
Keeping pastures clear
wet conditions and cattle density is usually higher. If a pasture is used season-long for grazing in a rotational system, everything tips in favor of the worms. “Intensive grazing on irrigated pastures creates ideal situations for worm transmission. Many short duration, high-density grazing systems are modeled on how long it takes to get high-quality forage regrown again so the animals can come back to it. The time interval for that is often the same time it takes worms to develop — for the eggs to hatch and become infective again,” Craig says. While cattle density and timing make transmission conditions ideal in some intensively grazed pastures, with more worm eggs in a smaller area, he notes that the quality forage and nutrition these systems provide offset a few more worms before the parasite load begins to take its toll. If calves are grazing pastures heavily contaminated with worms, they may develop large worm burdens. “The young calf may not pick up worms as readily as an older calf. If you have a lot of older calves running together on a pasture, shedding worm eggs, this can be a recipe for problems,” Craig says.
The worm load in a group of cattle depends partly on how heavily contaminated the pasture is, because hatching larvae migrate onto grass the cattle eat. The environment can also affect the number of parasites. It may make a difference whether or not the pasture is used as hay first, before being grazed, since this gives a longer time interval and cutting mature grass leaves a shorter stubble, opening the remaining plant to heat and drying. The worms won’t survive as long on pasture in hot weather, unless they are protected by a fecal pat. Cattle on rangeland, for example, won’t pick up many worms because conditions are drier (inhibiting worm transmission) and the stocking rate is low; the animals have less opportunity to be exposed to worms. By contrast, cattle in lush green pastures face higher numbers of worms since the larvae thrive in Hereford.org
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Drought Relief for Some The historical El Niño promises rain in the south this winter. by Katie Maupin Miller
WEATHER
he so-called Super El Niño already forming in the equatorial Pacific promises much needed rain to quench parched cattle country in the South, yet cattlemen should anticipate its effects with hope and patience. Headlines have touted a historical weather event heralding wetter weather across the southern states and a milder, drier winter through the north, and forecasters have become more certain on its trajectory. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) now says there is a 75% chance that this El Niño would be stronger than every other documented event since 1950 — up 12% since our last report (see Drought Relief in the August Baldy Advantage). Likewise, the World Meteorological Organization says there is nearly a 100% chance that the strong El Niño will persist through February 2027, shifting rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide. No doubt, many cattlemen are wondering when they can expect this “super” event to kick in, with more than 58% of the nation’s cow herd in drought conditions, per the Sept. 8 USDA Drought Monitor report (see Fig. 1). Drought conditions and higher feed costs are still two factors driving the U.S. cow herd’s shrinking numbers as herds continue to be scale back and spooked producers rethink retaining or purchasing replacement females (see Beyond the Noise Page 28). With the hottest July on record shriveling summer grasses and hampering crop production, it’s easy to be pessimistic, but as USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey commented to Cotton Newsline at the end of August: “El Niño is already in place. We’ve got very warm water in the equatorial Pacific off the South American coast, extending all the way west through the Date Line, but it takes time for those weather patterns to
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start to feel the influence of the warm water. I suspect that as we move into the autumn, we should actually start seeing some improving conditions. Looking much further ahead, it does look more favorable for 2027, in the sense that we should have a much wetter autumn, winter and spring. So, I think if you can make it through this season in some form, it looks brighter for 2027.” Indeed, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) long-term forecasts match Rippey’s predictions. Their temperature projections for September through November reflect the hotterthan-average summer the nation has been experiencing (see Fig. 3), yet their forecast for November through January 2027 shifts to the classic El Niño pattern with warmer-thanaverage temperatures being isolated to the northern states (see Fig. 4). The predicted precipitation pattern follows suit, as the much-anticipated United States Department of Agriculture
wetter weather only blooms across parts of the Southwest and the Eastern Seaboard this fall (see Fig. 5). Consequently, NOAA’s seasonal drought outlook for the same time echoes this prediction — breaking drought in parts of the Southwest and Eastern Seaboard before the end of November, but leaving large swathes of Texas and Oklahoma cattle country still dry (see Fig. 2). Fortunately, the winter’s predicted precipitation follows the classic El Niño pattern, finally drenching the entire South with much-needed moisture (see Fig. 6). While meteorologists have little doubt that this El Niño will be historically strong, history also shows that each El Niño is different. While the very warm water in the equatorial Pacific undoubtedly impacts the weather, other factors, such as the Arctic Oscillation and the Madden-Julian Oscillation, also affect winter weather.
Cattle Areas in Drought
This product was prepared by the USDA Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB)
Reflects September 8, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor data
Drought Area Major Livestock Area Minor Livestock Area
Approximately 58% of the cattle inventory is within an area experiencing drought.
Major and minor agricultural areas are delineated using NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture data. Drought areas are identified using the U.S. Drought Monitor product.
Fig. 1 58% of the nation’s cow herd remained in drought conditions the first part of September.
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Still, farmers and ranchers can likely expect the typical effects, such as: • Stormier weather in the southern U.S., with increased chances of rain and snow • Milder, warmer weather in the northern states • Storm and hurricane development in the Atlantic Basin suppressed by strong, upper-level winds through the region • Higher risk of high tide flooding on the West Coast And as Rippey reminded us in August, herd rebuilding can’t be based on stormy skies alone. “If moisture improves across major cow-calf states, we could begin seeing the foundation for herd rebuilding,” he says. “But producers will still evaluate feed costs, interest rates and overall market conditions before making longterm expansion decisions.”
Fig. 2 Following NOAA’s precipitation prediction, drought starts to break in parts of the southern states this fall.
Fig. 3 Meteorologists predict a warm fall.
Fig. 4 Expect a warmer-than-average winter for the northern portion of the U.S.
Fig. 5 Parts of the Southwest and the Eastern Seaboard should expect a wetter-than-average autumn.
Fig. 6 This winter promises the wetter weather for the southern states.
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Sat., OCTOBER 10, 2026 • 12:30 p.m. (EST) at the Farm in Jeromesville, Ohio
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Association News and Events
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Annual Meeting 2026 AHA Board of Directors candidate slate
The American Hereford Association (AHA) nominating committee is pleased to announce the six candidates nominated for election to the AHA Board of Directors. The candidates are: Brett Barber Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas 806-681-2457 brettbarber69@gmail.com Andy Beck Beck-Powell Polled Herefords, Bainbridge, Ind. 765-720-1696 abcbeck92@gmail.com Larry Cunningham Cunningham Herefords, Spring City, Tenn. 423-605-9241 cunninghamphfarm@aol.com Mark Ehlke Ehlke Herefords, Townsend, Mont. 406-439-4311 ehlke@mt.net Steve Lorenzen Lorenzen Farms, Chrisman, Ill. 217-822-2803 lf3@ecicwireless.com
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2026 AHA Annual Meeting dates and hotel information
Association Programs Sires selected for 2027 NRSP
Make plans to join us for the AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference Oct. 23-25, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. This year’s Educational Forum, Friday, Oct. 23, includes Redefining Red Meat Yield, Cattle Markets and Rebuilding the Beef Cow Herd, Emerging Herd Health Challenges, Succession Planning and Leveraging the Hereford Feedout Program. The Annual Membership Meeting and Hereford Honorees breakfast will be Saturday, Oct. 24, and will honor the 2026 Hereford Hall of Fame and Hereford Hall of Merit inductees. The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) scholarship recipients and Fed Steer Shootout participants will be recognized at a special awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 23. The 2026 National Hereford Queen will be crowned on Sunday, Oct. 25. This year’s Ladies of the Royal Sale will be Friday evening, Oct. 23. Find more information, a detailed schedule and registration information, see Hereford.org/ annual-meeting. All events are free to attend by AHA members, but for planning purposes, please register by Oct. 12. 2026 Headquarter Hotel Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 West 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 816-421-6800
The AHA National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) is a powerful tool for individual breeders and the collective breed to evaluate the genetic merit of young Hereford sires through large contemporary groups of their progeny head-to-head in the real world of commercial cow-calf production. Proven sires are also evaluated in the test to further validate their values while providing more reliable data for comparing young sires to the Hereford population. The program is designed to identify and validate the genetic merit of young sires that offer seedstock producers and commercial users of Hereford genetics the opportunity to improve their herds for specific traits and a combination of traits. It also provides ongoing confirmation of the profitability associated with Hereford genetics. These are the sires selected for the 2027 NRSP to use at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb. Learn more about the NRSP under the “genetics” tab at Hereford.org
Sires Selected for 2027 NRSP Reg. number
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Churchill Doc Holiday ET
44671976
Churchill Strike 4505M ET
44499660
Genoa 9985 Harvester 23259 ET
44638253
Innisfail Signature 11M ET
44650060
SHF Night Hawk L060 N267
44693605
Canyon Gem Superstation 458N
44654445
Churchill Finale 4304m ET
44668324
Whitehawk Legend 790N ET
44650581
SHF New River 2912 N136
44676458
PERKS C&L 1H Legacy 5066
44666894
Churchill Gunsmoke 5106N ET
44768284
Koanui Lips T147
44621041
4B Exclusive 4224 ET
44616165
Churchill JR Thomas 4253M ET
(Reference) 44358760
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Birdwell New Standard 2912 ET
43898290
EFBeef D876 Cost Cutter F255 Hereford.org
Association News Banks joins field staff
Will Banks, Cynthiana, Ky., joined the AHA as the upper Midwest region field Will Banks representative Sept. 21. He will serve Territory 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin. In his role, Banks will attend Association and breed events, shows, sales and meetings, serving as a liaison between the AHA and its members. He’ll visit with Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics to provide valuable industry insight and promote Association programs. Banks will work alongside the 1881 Creative team to tailor marketing plans for seedstock producers and make connections across the industry, from commercial cow-calf producers to feedlot managers, to build demand for Hereford genetics. “I’m humbled and truly honored to be joining Team Hereford. There’s no secret that the breed has a longstanding legacy and commitment to excellence in both the seedstock and commercial sectors alike,” Banks says. “I’m excited to get on board during the midst of a historic yet volatile time in our business. Over the next few years, as we navigate a herd rebuild, market uncertainty and sustainability practices for a growing population, I look forward to networking with our cattlemen and serving the breeders who make Hereford cattle a staple in the beef industry.”
He graduated Kansas State University (K-State) with a degree in animal science emphasizing beef production management, after he received his associate degree in animal science from Hutchison Community College. Banks was a member of both collegiate livestock judging teams, along with K-State’s national champion meat animal evaluation team. He passed along his experience as the assistant livestock judging coach at Hutchison, before he graduated K-State in 2024. Recently, Banks served as the risk mitigation coordinator for the Bluegrass Marketing Group, where he ensured safe livestock handling, sorted and evaluated sale cattle, built valuable relationships with customers and provided cattle market insights. Banks also enjoyed working with his family’s Red Angus operation, Walking W Livestock, where he helped merchandise seedstock and show prospects, along with 32 West Stock Farm, a commercial cattle operation. “We are thrilled to have Will join the AHA team,” says Kane Aegerter, AHA director of seedstock marketing. “His passion for the industry, strong educational background, and experience in both the commercial and seedstock sectors make him uniquely qualified for this role. We are confident he will be an outstanding asset for the breeders of Territory 5 and will play an important role in advancing the mission and service of 1881 Creative and the American Hereford Association.” Banks can be reached at wbanks@hereford.org or 859-954-1563. continued on page 92...
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Miller named senior editor
Katie Maupin Miller stepped into the senior editor role for the Hereford World and Baldy Advantage magazines in September after serving as the assistant editor for Katie Miller the Association’s flagship publications for the last five years. In her new role, Miller takes on more management responsibility, while writing and editing articles for the two magazines, overseeing the editorial pagination process and helping coordinate the the publications’ workflow. “Our publications and the Association have benefited greatly from Katie’s talents and expertise since she joined team Hereford, and we are excited she has accepted this new position,” says Wes Ishmael, executive editor and AHA director of commercial communications. “Her industry knowledge, broad communications experience and creativity will help us continue to raise the bar in how we serve readers and producers.” Miller originally hails from a cow-calf operation in east-central Missouri. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism with a minor in animal science from the University of Missouri, where she was a member of the collegiate livestock judging team, the Mizzou Collegiate Cattlewomen and the Missouri Ruralist College Farmer columnist. Throughout her more than 15 years in the agricultural communications field, Miller has edited magazines, designed advertisements and worked for the Extension service. Notably, she was the National Swine Registry’s director of marketing and communications
and the managing editor of the Seedstock EDGE. She was also honored to serve as a Livestock Publications Council director. Miller works remotely from her home in Lebanon, Ind., that she shares with her husband and 8-month-old son. She enjoys spending time with her family, showing Shetland driving ponies, doing anything artsy and visiting her family’s farm to look through the calves. “I’m honored to help tell the stories behind Hereford genetics,” Miller says. “The bald-faced breed is making its mark in the beef industry with its added docility, fertility and efficiency, and I’m excited to continue documenting not only the great cattle but the amazing stockmen and women that stand behind them.”
Commercial Programs Hereford-influenced feeder calf sales
Hereford producers and commercial users of Hereford genetics continue to attract increased buyer demand at Hereford-influenced calf, feeder cattle and replacement heifer sales across the country, such as these: Nov. 18, 2026 — Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Cherokee Sale Co., Cherokee, Okla. Dec. 3, 2026 — Traditions Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Bluegrass Stockyards, Stamford, Ky. Dec 10, 2026 — Kentucky Hereford Assn. Certified Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Bluegrass Stockyards, Lexington, Ky. Jan. 2, 2027 — Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage Livestock, Inc., Carthage, Ill.
Jan. 4, 2027 — Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Oklahoma National Stockyards, Oklahoma City, Okla. Feb. 18, 2027 — Mitchell Livestock Hereford-influenced Feeder Special, Mitchell Livestock, Mitchell, S.D. Mar. 1, 2027 — Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Cherokee Sale Co., Cherokee, Okla. Find a complete listing and details at Hereford.org/commercial/programs/feedercattle-sales.
Youth Enter the Fed Steer Shootout
Plan to learn more about the cattle feeding sector and how your genetics perform in the feedyard by participating in the 2027 National Junior Hereford Association Fed Steer Shootout. The contest entry deadline is Oct. 30, 2026, and tentative delivery for cattle to HRC Feed Yards LLC in Scott City, Kan., is Dec. 12-16, 2026. For more information and to plan your cattle delivery, contact Justin Miller at jmiller@hereford.org. Cattle can be entered individually or in pens of three and must meet the following qualifications: • 2026-born steers • Purebred Hereford and commercial Hereford-influenced steers • 600-pound weight minimum • Be weaned at least 45 days prior to delivery • Be BVD-PI negative (not persistently infected with bovine viral diarrhea) • Received two rounds of vaccinations Visit Hereford.org/Youth/NJHA-Fed-SteerShootout to enter and learn more.
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In Passing Rose Teresa Winston, 96, Shawnee Mission, Kan., passed Aug. 8. The second Rose Winston child of Manuel G. and Maria Ramirez, she was born on May 28, 1930, in Los Angeles, Calif., but lived her growing-up years in Riverside. After graduating from St. Francis de Sales High School, she attended Riverside Junior College. In 1951, she joined the United States Navy, completing boot camp in Bainbridge, Md. Although she had hoped for Hawaii, San Diego Naval Base was her assigned station. It was there that she met her husband of 69 years, Johnny Eli Winston. Johnny and Rose were married in Yuma, Ariz., in 1953 and welcomed their firstborn son, Andrew Michael Winston, in 1954. After Johnny’s separation from the Navy, the family relocated to North Carolina, his home state. Daughters, Kathy and MaryGray, joined the family in 1958 and 1960, respectively. Rose taught two years of kindergarten in Knightdale, N.C., and one year in Raleigh, N.C. In 1970, the family moved to Overland Park, Kan., when Johnny joined the home office of the American Polled Hereford Association (now the American Hereford Association). Rose worked in the Shawnee Mission Public School System for more than 20 years and truly became the woman behind the man during Johnny’s years with the Hereford Association. She hosted and entertained breeders, owners and their wives from across the country, as well as local office staff and Johnny’s field staff. She
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quickly became known for her delicious cooking, especially her enchiladas and chile rellenos. She also traveled often with Johnny for his work, enjoying trips to Argentina, Hawaii and nearly all the U.S. states. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel G. Ramirez and Maria Perea Ramirez; her sister, Marguerite Ramirez; her brother, Rudy Ramirez; her brother, Victor Ramirez; her sister, Lucille Ramirez Baker; her niece, Linda Walker; her daughter, Sara Kathryn Winston Soderberg; and her beloved husband, Johnny Eli Winston. Rose is survived by her sister, Marty Walker of South Bend, Ind.; her son, Andy (Terry) Winston of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; her daughter, MaryGray Winston of Overland Park, Kan.; grandchildren Chrystal Winston of Kansas City, Mo.; Johnny (Sarah) Winston of Overland Park; Carly (Derrick) Prewitt of Raymore, Mo.; Mindy Soderberg (Kevin) Pagenkopf of Douglass, Kan.; Andy Soderberg of Wichita, Kan.; Sarah Winston (Michael) Davis of Leavenworth, Kan.; and Jessica (Patrick) Sandy of Lee’s Summit; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her huge heart, her home cooking and her wonderful laugh, and she will be deeply missed by many. Jack Douglas LeForce, 98, Edmond, Okla., passed Aug. 10. Jack was born May 29, Jack LeForce 1928, in the Garber-Covington oil field in Covington, Okla., to Milburn
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Loyd LeForce and Katie Annie Fortney. He was the youngest of eight children, and he lost his father at the early age of 11 years old. Jack attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse called the Mason School District near the family farm in Covington. He graduated from Covington High School in 1946. Jack attended Oklahoma A&M College (Oklahoma State University) from 1946 to 1950. He also completed the required first two years of Officers Training Corps (ROTC) while attending Oklahoma A&M. While at Oklahoma A&M, he was on a winning meat judging team in Kansas City, Mo., which would start his love of cattle industry competition and showmanship. He graduated with an animal science degree and a reserve officer commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Upon graduation, Jack enlisted in the Army and served our country in combat in the early days of the Korean War (1950-1953) as an Infantry Combat Platoon Leader. Jack was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Army Occupations Medal. He was proud to have served his country and maintained friendships with the men in his platoon, attending gatherings in later years to share stories of their time in Korea. While attending Oklahoma A&M College, Jack met the love of his life, Wilma Janice Brewington. Prior to her college graduation, Janice traveled by train to Georgia to marry Jack before his overseas deployment. They were married at Fort Benning, Ga., on March 31, 1951.
Following Jack’s return from the war, Jack worked for 23 years with the registered Hereford ranching business in Arizona and California. Jack started in the cattle business as herdsman for the Milky Way Hereford Ranch in Springerville, Ariz. In 1955, Jack accepted a position at the Long Meadow Ranch in Prescott, Ariz., where he and Janice welcomed their first child, Jacquetta Kay. In 1958, the family moved to Gilroy, Calif., where Jack became beef superintendent for the Lucky Hereford Ranch. While living in Gilroy, Jack and Janice’s family expanded with the birth of their son, John Douglas. In 1964, John Wayne and his partner hired Jack as manager of operations for the nationally recognized 26 Bar Ranch in Arizona. The family spent 12 years in Arizona before Jack and Janice returned to their beloved Oklahoma in 1976 for him to take a vice president position at First National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City. Jack helped build the largest Farm and Ranch Management Department in the Southwest at the time. Jack was a prominent figure in the agricultural community with an impressive career spanning decades of dedication and leadership. He served as the beef superintendent at the Oklahoma Junior Livestock Show for more than two decades and contributed to the success of the largest Junior Livestock Show in the nation. His broad expertise led to many leadership positions, including president of the Oklahoma Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, president of the Sirloin Club of Oklahoma, president of the Oklahoma City Farm Club and the Southwest Livestock Foundation. He also
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served as vice chairman of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Livestock Council. After retirement, Jack established his own cattle operation in Noble County where he enjoyed spending his days being outdoors, working cattle and improving the land. He stayed connected with the Animal Science Department at Oklahoma State University, attending functions and activities. An Oklahoma State Cowboy fan, he had season football tickets for many years. He was proud to have three generations of Oklahoma State University graduates. In 2014, Jack received the Graduate of Distinction by Oklahoma State University Animal Science for his outstanding achievements and service making a lasting impact on the industry. In 2024, Jack was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners by the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum with the lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the enduring Western cultural legacy. Jack is survived by his daughter, Jacquetta LeForce of Edmond; his son, John (Becky) LeForce of Edmond; grandsons, Blake (Hannah) LeForce of Morrison, Colo., and Connor LeForce of Edmond; great-grandsons, Brooks LeForce and Lachlan LeForce; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by Janice his wife of 70 years, his parents, siblings and grandson, Walker Bartol. Dr. Joseph Sloan Hales, 87, Cheyenne, Wyo., passed Aug. 15. Surgeon, anesthesiologist, Dr. Sloan Hales rancher, husband, father and devoted servant of God — Dr. Hales, or Sloan,
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lived a life so full of purpose that it seemed impossible to fit into one lifetime, and yet he managed it with the same quiet determination he brought to everything he did. Sloan was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Glendale, Calif. From his earliest years he showed leadership qualities that would define his life: he served as captain of his high school basketball team and, upon entering Brigham Young University (BYU), was elected Freshman Student Body president. At the age of 14, he wrote his life goals on a 3x5 card — including the years he intended to attend medical school, marry and start a family. He carried that card with him for the rest of his life, a quiet testament to his belief that a life well-lived begins with defined goals. In January 1959, Sloan set his studies aside to serve a three-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the South German Mission. He fell in love with the language and the people, and he never let go of either. He earned his degree in German from BYU — the fastest path, he reasoned, to his true calling: medicine. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, beginning in 1962, and completed his surgical residency in San Diego. In 1971, Sloan was drafted into the United States Army and served as a surgeon in Stuttgart, Germany, for three years, where his German proficiency served him well as he chose to live off base in a German community, enroll his daughters in German schools and attend a Germanspeaking church as a family. There, his fellow soldiers took to calling him “Major Magic” — a nod to both his rank and the sleight-of-hand tricks he loved to perform. He kept his German alive long after leaving Germany,
often speaking it with his wife, Anna Marie, whenever he wanted to keep a secret from the children — a habit that amused and mildly exasperated his family in equal measure. He moved his family to Cheyenne, in 1974 and worked as a surgeon until 1978. He then returned to the University of Colorado to train as an anesthesiologist, following his brother John’s path. The shift, he said, would give him more time for the two things he loved most: his family and the Wyoming Hereford Ranch. For the next 45 years, Sloan practiced anesthesia at what is now Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (formerly Memorial Hospital of Laramie County and United Medical Center), finally retiring in 2022 at the age of 83. He was sought after in Cheyenne as the man you wanted to put you to sleep or take away your pain — and for his youngest patients, he was the man who could make a coin disappear right before they drifted off, a small kindness that eased countless young hearts before surgery. He served as chief of staff at United Medical Center, sat on the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the BYU Medical Planning Committee, BYU Archival Recording Foundation and the Warren Air Force Base Military Affairs Committee and served several years as physician to the Laramie County Jail. In 1983, Sloan and his beloved wife, Anna Marie, moved to the Wyoming Hereford Ranch, becoming the first owners in the ranch’s history to actually live on the land — a distinction unmatched since the ranch’s founding in 1883. Together they devoted themselves to preserving the oldest continuously registered livestock ranch in the nation, raising Hereford cattle, establishing an IBA (Important Birding Area) and safeguarding a
piece of Wyoming history for the next generation. Above all, Sloan was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and his faith was the thread that ran through every chapter of his life. Beyond his mission, he served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a bishop four separate times, in the Cheyenne Stake presidency and as a sealer in the Fort Collins Temple from 2016 to 2025. He and Anna Marie taught Sunday School and Institute classes together for years. Sloan was a gifted pianist and organist, and he and Anna Marie were known and loved for the piano and organ duets they played together through the years and the many House Music Events they hosted. He was also an enthusiastic amateur magician, a lover of Tabernacle Choir trivia and a proud and passionate patriot. His love of country ran deep in his blood: he was a descendant of Mayflower passengers, one of whom went on to serve as Governor of Plymouth Colony for 30-plus years, and of later ancestors who fought for American independence in the Revolutionary War. Sloan carried that inheritance with quiet pride, and his devotion to the nation his forebearers helped build was woven into how he lived every day. He was, above all, a man of unwavering integrity, deep kindness and remarkable generosity — someone who dreamed big for himself and quietly encouraged everyone around him to do the same. Sloan is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna Marie Nielson Hales, and their children: Heidi (Michael) Staheli, Marisa (Jim) Crawford, Glenn (Carri) Hales, Patricia (Michael) Genho and Natalie Hales, along with 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Bird, who passed away in 2008.
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Breeding the Highest quality Hereford cattle since 2010
1095 Charles Smith Rd. • Wadley, GA 30477 Charles E. Smith, Owner 478-252-5622 • Fax 478-252-8754 478-494-7567 cell
ANDY SMITH (704)-400-3436 pandjfarmsherefords@gmail.com
7007 Sugar and Wine Road Monroe, NC 28110
361 Browning Rd., Telford, TN 37690 Cell 423-791-4458 Jason and Emmy, Chelsea, Baileigh, Madison and Rhett Day jason@dayridgefarm.com jason@jasondayconstruction.com
www.DayRidgeFarm.com
Herdsman - Jordan Daigle 252-520-3419
MATHENY HEREFORDS Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny 6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055
2731 River Rd. • Wadley, GA 30477 Kyle and Jennifer Gillooly, Owners 478-625-7664 Home Kyle: 478-494-9593 • Jenn: 478-494-6693 ces-predestined.com
Andrew 606-584-5361 Austin 606-375-2167
P.O. Box 215 Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com jacksonfarmsherefords.com
amathenyherefords@gmail.com
THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE! CONTACT
PEYTON PRUETT
409 Johnsfield Rd. Shelby, NC 28150 Bryson Westbrook 980-230-4868 brysonw@thewestbrookco.com
731-988-8470
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2685 Elmo Rd. Pembroke, KY 42266 womackcattle@aol.com Wes 270-484-0556 Wayde 270-484-0287 Lucas 270-839-2322
4134 County Hwy. 30 Horton, AL 35980 Perry Debter or John Ross Debter 205-429-4415 debterfarm@otelco.net
Join us for our next sale: OCT. 24, 2026 Hereford.org
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· 608-697-9026· Endeavor, WI
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WISCONSIN HEREFORD BREEDERS AD SPACE AVAILABLE
LARSON W13707 Hwy. 44 Brandon, WI 53919 Brent & Emma Hopp 920-266-6936 608-628-2330 hoppbre@gmail.com Facebook @ H&H Cattle Farm
HEREFORD FARMS N8494 110th St. Spring Valley, WI 54767
AD SPACE AVAILABLE
JOSH and AMY SPAETH
Fred 715-495-0837 fredlarson@mac.com
2515 250th St. Cadott, WI 54727
Easten 715-495-6233
715-289-4098 spaethherefords@gmail.com www.spaethfarms.com
Jerry 715-772-4566 www.larsonherefordfarms.com
KANE AEGERTER 816-218-2280
kaegerter@hereford.org Hereford.org
Contact
KANE AEGERTER 816-218-2280
kaegerter@hereford.org
Contact
KANE AEGERTER 816-218-2280
kaegerter@hereford.org
AD SPACE AVAILABLE Mark Friedrich and Family
Contact
AD SPACE AVAILABLE
Contact
KANE AEGERTER 816-218-2280
kaegerter@hereford.org
1454 70th Ave. Roberts, WI 54028 715-760-2350 markfriedrich@yahoo.com
Joyce Bevan Jason, Jaclyn, Mya and Bianca Bevan 1681 Austin Rd. Platteville, WI 53818 bvbbeef@outlook.com jaclyn@jaclynbevan Jackie 608-732-4251 October 2026 |
Investing, Breeding and Exhibiting Elite Hereford Cattle Eric 262-719-6902 Allison 262-751-6406 alisonsmith819@gmail.com Tessa, Makenna, Austin & Killian www.FourLeafCattle.com
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Sales Digest 7 Oaks Plantation & Cattle Co., and Friends
$30,000 — Fast Highland 526 DOB 7/20/2025, by Fast Highland 361, consigned by Lamb Bros. Herefords, sold to MBB Farms. $19,000 — DCF 0865 Miss Insight 78L DOB 8/29/2023, by SHF Insight F158 J354 ET, consigned by Lamb Bros. Herefords, sold to HC Herefords. $17,000 — DCF 0363 Mighty Cuda 118L DOB 10/1/2023, by CCCC Cuda 5405 5139H ET, consigned by Lamb Bros. Herefords, sold to an Ocala, Florida buyer.
Senoia, Ga. | Aug. 16 Auctioneer: Dustin Layton Reported by: Peyton Pruett Lots 55 females
Gross $694,750
Average $12,632
TOP FEMALE LOTS $81,000 — CMF F166 Martha 864L DOB 9/6/2023, by CMF 1720 Gold Rush 569G ET, consigned by Hollis and Holden Helms, Lexington, Tenn., sold to Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb.; and a February heifer calf, by /S Profound 44041 ET, sold to MBB Farms, Coden, Ala. $36,000 — LBB 1162Y Lady 27N ET DOB 3/20/2025, by Churchill Equity 3316L ET, consigned by Lamb Bros. Herefords, Menomonie, Wis., sold to HC Herefords, Beloit, Wis.
East Tennessee Hereford Assn. White Pine, Tenn. | Aug. 22 Auctioneer: Dale Stith Reported by: Peyton Pruett Lots Gross 4 bulls $21,300 53 females $344,700 57 overall $366,000 17 comm. Heifers $69,200
Average $5,325 $6,504 $6,421 $4,071
CORRECTION: Ohio State Fair Reserve champion bull, Wilson Stock Farm, Kensington, with Wilson 133J Governor 157N, 3/9/2025, by Churchill Red Thunder 133J ET.
SALE SUMMARY (Sales reported in this summary occurred during the 2025-26 fiscal year.) SALES
SALE TYPE
Number
BULLS Lots
FEMALES Average
Lots
TOTAL
Average
Lots
Gross
Average
Consignment
1
4.00
$5,325
53.00
$6,504
57.00
$366,000
$6,421
Production
1
0.00
N/A
55.00
$12,632
55.00
$694,750
$12,632
Month Total
2
4.00
$5,325
108.00
$9,625
112.00
$1,060,750
$9,471
25/26 YTD
190
7,712.83
$11,014
4,578.00
$9,987
12,290.83
$130,672,144
$10,632
AHA CORNER
Statement of Ownership
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ALABAMA
Registered Herefords and Salers
Annual Sale • Second Wednesday in April Clinton Clark 32190 Co. Rd. S • Karval, CO 80823 719-446-5223 • 719-892-0160 Cell cathikclark@gmail.com www.clarkanvilranch.com
Cline
Registered Herefords
Join Us for our next sale: OCT. 24, 2026
33111 CO-196, Wiley, CO 81092 719-829-4425 | 719-688 -5410 Stan clineherefordfarms@gmail.com
Perry Debter or John Ross Debter 205-429-4415 Perry 4134 County Hwy 30 • Horton, AL 35980 debterfarm@otelco.net
Randy & Kelly Owen Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, John & Randa Starnes Hereford Production Sale John: 256-996-5545 1st Sat. in May Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE High Cotton Fort Payne, AL 35967 Bull Sale www.tennesseerivermusic.com Last Monday cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com in October
Total Performance Based on a Strong Foundation of Working Mothers
Coyote Ridge Ranch
ANNUAL BULL SALE SECOND SATURDAY OF OCTOBER P.O. Box 129, Maricopa, CA 93252 www.SneddenRanch.com Austin and Sarah 805-423-0248 Richard and Susie 805-839-1049
www.colemanherefords.com 719-783-9324 Fax 719-783-2211
Ken and Suzanne Coleman 1271 C.R. 115 Westcliffe, CO 81252-9611
18300 C.R. 43, LaSalle, CO 80645
Jane Evans Cornelius 970-371-0500
Hampton and Kay Cornelius 970-396-2935
www.coyoteridgeherefords.com
High Altitude
PAP Tested
CALIFORNIA
Since 1980 at 8,000 ft.
MIKE FUCHS HEREFORDS 3673 Co. Rd. 14, Del Norte, CO 81132 Practical Proven Mike 719-657-2519 mikefuchsherefords@gmail.com Real World www.mikefuchsherefords.com Cattle
Brandon Theising 805-526-2195 P.O. Box 1019 805-358-2115 cell Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 brandon@pwgcoinc.com www.pwgcattle.com
Annual Sale in December Steve Lambert Family 2938 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell 530-624-5256
lambertranchherefords.com Jim McDougald Manager
559-822-2178
McDougald Family 559-822-2289
Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626
WEIMER
CATTLE COMPANY
Tom and Cindy Weimer P.O. Box 1197 • Susanville, CA 96130 530-254-6802 • 530-260-0416 mobile weimercattleco@citlink.net www.weimercattleco.com
COLORADO
The Brand You Can Count On
James T. Campbell
Registered Herefords & Angus
High Altitude Registered Horned Herefords
MORRELL RANCHES Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell 5640 Co. Rd. 65 Carrie Cell 530-218-5507 Willows, CA 95988 Barry Cell 530-682-5808
morrellranches@yahoo.com
Hereford.org
Ranching in the Colorado Mountains for Over 100 Years! Registered Hereford and Angus Bulls • Replacement Heifers Mike, Ann, Laura and Daniel Leroux, Owners 10771 3200 Rd., Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Mike’s cell 970-222-6005 • Daniel’s cell 970-218-9242 mike@lerouxlandandcattle.com • www.lerouxlandandcattle.com
“Profitable Real World Cattle”
Tom Robb & Sons POLLED HEREFORDS Registered • Commercial
34125 Rd. 20 N. • McClave, CO 81057-9604 Tom cell 719-688-2334 Keith cell 575-693-5329 • robbherefords@gmail.com Corey Ruff Manager 501-889-8700 Linda 970-381-6811
Our Goal is Quality — Not Quantity 850 Meadow Ln. • Guffey, CO 80820 719-689-2047 or Cell 719-650-4929
office@sidwellherefords.com
www.sidwellherefords.com 54286 W.C.R. 27 | Carr, CO 80612
October 2026 |
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THE COLEMAN FAMILY
Tim, Kara, Tyler and Kathryn Tim 209-968-7232 • tim@sierraranches.com Kara 209-613-6062 • kara@sierraranches.com P.O. Box 577980, Modesto, CA 95357
GEORGIA
OAKDarrelHILL FARM and Anna Behrends
ILLINOIS
Polled Herefords • Brafords Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, Ga 31560 912-586-6585 • Cell 912-294-2470 greenviewfarms@windstream.net www.greenviewfarms.net Winton and Emily Harris Family Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Performance and Quality from Grazing since 1942
Baker Farms Family Agri-Business Since 1933
1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364 Fred • Debby Sarah • Susan • John 815-672-3491 • Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984
Jim Behrends & Leonda Markee • Kim & Liz 29014 E. C.R. 1000 N. • Mason City, IL 62664 217-482-5470
dab3741@cassblue.com • www.ohfherefords.com PERFORMANCE HEREFORDS • Visitors Always Welcome
Prairie Meadow Herefords 11268 Hobbs Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 Office 217-529-8878 Greg 217-725-7095
HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION
IDAHO qualityis@canyongemlivestock.com 106 W. 500 S. Jerome, ID 83338
TIM DOLCINI
HEREFORDS
Dan Bixler 7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com
Randy and Jamie Mullinix 997 Twp. Rd. 150E Toulon, IL 61483
208-308-4083
31058 Colyer Rd. Bruneau, ID 83604 www.hereford.com Guy and Sherry Colyer – 208-845-2313 Guy cell – 208-599-0340 Kyle cell – 208-250-3924 Katie cell – 208-599-2962 Keith Elkington 208-521-1774 Layne 208-681-0765 Eric 208-881-4014 RANGE READY, PERFORMANCE PROVEN Visitors always welcome.
ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS
Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253, Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627 Gary’s cell 217-827-2761 Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.
Burns Polled Hereford Farm 11770 Wilson Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237 Kent & Barb Burns 618-521-3199 burns.kentd@gmail.com
Cattle for sale at all times
5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406
Scott, Kim, Emilee and Ben Holt 20083 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607 Ben 208-546-2310 | Scott 208-365-8141 | holtcattle.com
JBB/AL HEREFORDS
James and Dawn Anderson / Bev Bryan Bryan and Charly Anderson / 208-280-1505 1973 S. 1500 E., Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords.com Private treaty bull and heifer sales Herefords Since 1967
S
THE BULL BUSINESS
Greg: (208) 459-3029 Sam: (208) 880-9044 Tucker: (208) 899-0455 Ron Shurtz: (208) 431-3311
Neal Ward Family 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221 Alicia Billman 208-589-0870 • 208-684-5252 woodenshoefarms@gmail.com
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SAYRE HEREFORD FARM Tim and Tracie Sayre Seely, Kendi and Kira Sayre 13188 Virginia Rd. • Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143 sayreherefords@gmail.com
Bar-S
LHF
Mark Stephens Pete Loehr 704 Virginia Ave. 113 Northgate Rd. Taylorville, IL 62568 Peoria, IL 61614 217-825-7913 309-692-6026 Farm is located at: 1777 N. 1000 East Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 Visit our website for updates throughout the year www.stephensandloehrherefords.com LHF Bar-S
Gene, Lori, Lucas, Logan and Cory Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd. Columbia, IL 62236
26455 N. 2300th St. • Chrisman, IL 61924 www.efbeef.com • efbeef1@aol.com
Fleisher Farms
Rich & Michelle Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-208-8826
GENE 618-407-8374 LORI 618-407-0429 LUCAS 618-830-0971 YODER
Andy, Bryar & Emersyn Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-582-4633
2356N 1230 East Rd., Edinburg, IL 62531 Jeff Yoder 217-827-5796 • jwyoder62@gmail.com Kyle Yoder 217-565-3275 • kwyoder54@gmail.com
Shaw Cattle Co.
22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com
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Joe and Lauri Ellis 765-366-5390 Matt and Lisa Ellis 217-712-0635 Phil and Joyce Ellis 765-665-3207
309-995-3013 Randy 309-853-6565 • Jamie 309-853-7674 purplereign76@gmail.com • www.purplereigncattle.com
9235 E. Eagle Pass Rd. • Ellisville, IL 61431 Ruth Knott 309-293-2313
Robert Knott 309-778-2628 Home 309-224-2628 Mobile
Enough cattle to have breeding stock for sale at all times!
NEWBOLD FARMS INC. 11109 N. 50th St. Oblong, IL 62449 Mark Newbold 618-592-4590 • 618-562-3401 Cell
INDIANA BECK-POWELL POLLED HEREFORDS
7157 N. C.R. 500 E., Bainbridge, IN 46105 Gene and Alice Beck 765-522-3235 Andy and Betsy Beck 765-522-3396 home • 765-720-1696 Andy cell Cody Beck 765-719-1622 Cody cell • beck.3396@gmail.com
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David and Delores Stump Dan and Kim Schmidt 1128 Hwy. 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Dave 785-556-0124 Dan 785-562-6685
Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com
IOWA
31554 Delta Ave. Manning, IA 51455 P.O. Box 305
7477 Davis Creek Road Junction City, KS 66441 785-238-7306 I-70 exit 303... 7 miles South
Visitors Always Welcome Since 1944… A respected cow herd and premier Hereford performance bull breeder
JENSEN RANCH
Annual Bull Sale March 2027
(712) 653-3678 wieseandsons@gmail.com www.wieseandsons.com
KANSAS
The Chosen Female Sale October 2026
Kevin Jensen 785-243-6397 Sheila Jensen 785-262-1116 Brady Jensen 785-614-1645 Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net www.jensenbros.net
Alex & Alison Mih, and Mariam Mih P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • 620-212-3250 cell amih@mmherefords.com Breeding cattle for economically relevant traits and performance. mmherefords.com
Dean and Danny 29111 B Keene Rd. • Maple Hill, KS 66507 785-256-4643 • 785-256-4010 Danny cell 785-383-2493 Located 13 miles west of Topeka on I-70, Keene/Eskridge exit then 3 miles south
Douthit Downey L and & C attle LLC 1805 RS 115 Megan 785-332-8575 St. Francis, KS 67756 Chuck 785-332-4034
megan@douthitherefords.com www.douthitherefords.com
Grant and Linda McKay and Family 1226 8th Rd. Marysville, KS 66508 785-619-6086 308-470-1190 cell glmherefords@bluevalley.net www.glmherefords.com
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KENTUCKY Robert and Susan Botkin 1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086 859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net Cattle for Sale at All Times
6077 Helena Rd. • Mays Lick, KY 41055 Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718 www.boydbeef.com Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper 1011 Driftwood Lane Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Cell 270-668-7126 Fax 270-735-9922 bchambliss@priorityapproval.com
10272 S. Forsse Rd. • Falun, KS 67442 www.oleencattleco.com oleencattle@hometelco.net Glenn 785-826-0870
Chuck 785-452-2961
Brandon 785-452-8148
Kevin and Vera Schultz Cell 620-546-4570
Walter, Megan and Chuck
Greg Umberger 3018 U Rd. • Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4472 Cell: 620-923-5120 gregumberger@yahoo.com www.umbergerpolledherefords.com
Gus, Deb and Shelbi Gustafson Tava and Koy
2271 C.R. 74 • Quinter, KS 67752 Gordon Jamison 785-299-0441 Daron Jamison 785-650-9639 Devin Sweitzer 785-299-0663 www.jamisonherefords.com
Bulls • Females • Semen • Embryos
Umberger Polled Herefords
Tyler and Hannah Schultz 620-546-1574 2048 280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059
www.sandhillfarms.com
Annual Production Sale • 4th Saturday in March Stop by for a visit anytime.
Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC “ YO U R B R A N D O F H E R E F O R D ”
SCHUMANN
6706 U.S. Hwy. 68 Mays Lick, KY 41055
MATHENY HEREFORDS
Andrew, Suzanne, Taylor Belle, Austin and Rylee Matheny amathenyherefords@gmail.com
MARYLAND EAST SIDE FARM Registered Polled Herefords
367 Hwy. 40, Lecompton, KS 66050 • 785-887-6754 brycegina@sunflower.com
LARSON
508 Rockfence Pl., Lawrence, KS 66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com
eastsidehereford@comcast.net Visitors welcome!
October 2026 |
Jay and Shelly Stull 10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com
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HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION
Rob, Kristie, Kylie and Logan 7477 E. 825 N. • Otterbein, IN 47970 765-491-0258 kristielm2001@yahoo.com SHOW STEERS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE!
Gustafson Herefords
HEREFORDS
3629 5th Rd., Bremen, IN 46506 Connie, Todd and Cassie, Jason and Jeni, and Bryan Todd’s cell Jason’s cell 574-298-4959 cjlaudy@fourway.net 574-209-6470 www.laudemanfamily.com
BOTKIN POLLED
LAUDEMAN FAMILY FARM
info@springhillherefords.com • www.springhillherefords.com
MISSISSIPPI Jacob, Michelle and Andrew Wolfrey 3859 Federal Hill Rd. • Jarrettsville, MD 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com www.caldwellherefordranch.com
MICHIGAN
HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION
Eric, Jr. 417-860-7151
W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887 Glenn Hanson, Sr 906-753-4684 Glenn Hanson, Jr 906-630-5169 “Cattle made for the North in the North”
103 Earl McGuffee Rd. Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245 New Hebron, MS 39140 Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 www.mcguffeeherefords.com ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net Tyler Russell 601-331-0409 Typeface — Medici Script Medium
CURLEW Cattle Company BULLS For Sale in the Spring Howard Moss
895 Whitetail Rd., Whitehall, MT 59759
406-287-9947
Owner: Al Bonebrake 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
MONTANA
26 Years Line 1 Genetics
MISSOURI
MINNESOTA
SPHHerefords@outlook.com
Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com
MacNaughton Farms 12967 N. Cochran Rd., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Ron’s Cell 517-230-7431 Jill’s Cell 517-627-4327 jilllemac@aol.com
Eric & Kami 417-737-0055
James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 • Springfield, MO
Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke P.O. Box 1487 Townsend, MT 59644 406-266-4121 www.ehlkeherefords.com Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com
FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE in September • Bulls sell Private Treaty
Feddes Herefords Modest Birth Massive Meat 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, Montana 59741
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
Dan 406-570-1602 drfeddes@msn.com Tim 406-570-4771 tfeddes@msn.com www.feddes.com
“THE BEST IN LINE 1 BREEDING” ROD FINDLEY
Les Krogstad cell 218-289-5685 3348 430th St, Fertile, MN 56540 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com www.krogstadpolledherefords.com
Darin Krogstad 16765 Welch Shortcut Welch, MN 55089 651-485-0159
32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy findleyfarms@gmail.com
Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics BULLS AVAILABLE AT PRIVATE TREATY 2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448
MARVIN AND EVERETT HARDING Rt. 2 • Ridgeway, MO 64481 660-872-6870
SPRINGWATER
Journagan Ranch
763-755-4930 763-389-0625 612-720-1311
POLLED HEREFORDS
Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net
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Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com
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J BarSince E Ranch 1898
Harding Bros. Herefords
We welcome your visit!
Doug and JoAnn Bryan and Marytina Bradley and Brigitte
Jack and Tresha Holden 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 406-279-3301 • 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com
Arvid and Linda Eggen 406-895-2657 Box 292 • Plentywood, MT 59254 jbare@nemont.net
Jay-De Lorrie
A G R I C U L T U R E
Marty D. Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 • Cell 417-838-1482 Hereford.org
REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef® McMURRY CATTLE 2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247
Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@gmail.com
Richard and Shirley Bruce and Tammy 406-544-1536 Kurt and Jessica 406-239-5113 P.O. Box 30055, Gold Creek, MT 59733 bruce@thomasherefords.com www.thomasherefords.com
Milk, Muscle, Performance and Weight Outcross Pedigrees Bulls and females always for sale. Visitors always welcome! Jack and Bev Beeson Wayne, NE 68787
Females that Produce Prolific Disposition 402-375-3404 Cell 402-375-9027
Albert Moeller & Sons 7582 S Engleman Rd Grand Island, NE 68803 308-384-0979
Cattle for sale by Private Treaty and at Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic
www.wichmanherefords.com
P.O. Box 306 • Hyannis, NE 69350 James 308-458-2406 Bryan 308-458-2865 • Bob 308-458-2731
Oshkosh, NE 69154 • www.vannewkirkherefords.com Joe: 308-778-6049 • Kolby: 308-778-6230 Quality Herefords Since 1892
NEVADA
NEBRASKA
“The Best of Both” Horned and Polled Genetics Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke and Bryce P.O. Box 239 • Orovada, NV 89425 775-272-3152 Home • 775-272-3153 Fax 209-479-0287 Cell orovadaherefords@aol.com brumleyfarms.com
Quality Cattle That Work
Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347
Frenzen Polled Herefords ANNUAL BULL SALE Fourth Tuesday in March
1417 Rd. 2100 Guide Rock, NE 68942-8099
48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777
Ron 402-756-3462 rnschutte@gtmc.net
Horned and Polled Herefords BULL & FEMALE SALE
SEPT. 2026
www.schutteandsons.net
Galen Frenzen 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638 Galen 308-550-0237 Eric 308-550-0238
Chris Beck, Mgr. 618-367-5397 Bob Coker, Owner 916-539-1987 640 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com
BERNIE AND STACIE BUZANOWSKI Arthur, NE
Paul Sarman (775) 934-3905
Females and club calves for sale private treaty.
308-726-2138 • 406-855-8288 cell Steve & Nancy Peterson 2490 Eagle Rd. Wolbach, NE 68882 Steve 218-849-2238 speterson1018@outlook.com
MINIATURE - CLASSIC HEREFORDS
www.splittcreekranch.com Shaun Brott 308-530-4161
North Platte, Nebraska 69101
Judy Splitt 308-530-1287 judysplitt@gmail.com
UPSTREAM RANCH Annual Bull Sale • First Saturday in February
Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859 Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096 Office 308-645-2279 • P.O. Box 287 • Thedford, NE 69166 jason@hoffmanranch.com • www.hoffmanranch.com
45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 Brent and Robin Meeks • 308-942-3195 upstreamr anch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com
HC 36 Box 59 Spring Creek, NV 89815 cpsarman@gmail.com www.leelivestock.com
Mrnak Herefords West Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner PO Box 2412 • Minden, NV 89423 775-848-0160 lorenmrnak@aol.com www.mrnakherefordswest.com
NEW MEXICO B&H HEREFORDS
Ainsworth, Nebraska Harrison 402-382-5899 | Houston 402-382-5285 Jim 402-760-1919 | Office 402-382-8016 www.hutton-ranch.com @Hutton Ranch Hereford.org
Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-9316 Cell: 575-644-6925 philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com
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Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell: 575-365-8291 burnettjimbob@gmail.com
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Wichman Herefords
Registered bulls and females for sale by private treaty. Proven bloodlines, longevity, performance, functional justinwichman22@gmail.com Justin and Carmen Wichman 1921 Wichman Rd. 406-350-3123 cell Moore, MT 59464 406-374-6833 home
Blake McGee Melissa Buehler 402-310-8881 402-239-9712 1900 G Street, Fairbury, NE | www.valleycreekranch.net
OKLAHOMA Farm: 2296 N. Lomax Rd., Traphill, NC 28685 775 Clacton Circle, Earlysville, VA 22936
cornerstone@plateautel.net www.cornerstoneranch.net
575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621
HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION
Ephesians 2:20
616 Pecan Dr., Ft. Sumner, NM 88119 LaMoyne and Opal Peters Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant Bill King 505-220-9909 Tom Spindle 505-321-8808 Becky Spindle 505-252-0228
John Wheeler, owner • 910-489-0024 doublejfarmllc@yahoo.com • www.doublejfarmllc.com
DENNIS RANCH
Triplett Polled Herefords
22990 E. 2090 Rd., Terral, OK 73569 REGISTERED AND COMMERCIAL HEREFORDS 580-662-9211 • 580-757-2515 • Cell 940-704-9682
James Triplett
127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625
SINCE 1916
BULLS FOR SALE
704-876-3148 (evening) 704-872-7550 (daytime)
Visitors Welcome
Bulls and Females For Sale Private Treaty
Herd Bulls & Donor Females For Sale Don Moler
NORTH DAKOTA
100 Bonita Dr. Elk City, OK 73644 580-497-6162
P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 www.billkingranch.com
9767 Quay Road O Nara Visa, NM 88430 Michael Pérez - 575-403-7970 Kyle Pérez - 575-403-7971 Drew Pérez - 806-640-8340 Info@PerezCattleCo.com
TOP QUALITY HORNED HEREFORD GENETICS Travis & Summer Engelhard & Family The Source Isabel, Gus, George & Hazel 2-year-old Bulls 701-833-9699 2-Year Guarantee 18301 254th St. N.W. Carpio, ND 58725 Follow us on social media! ef1cattle@gmail.com @ef1cattleco
P.O. Box 166 • Caddo, OK 74729 Alan Dufur — 580-775-3830
Flying
PerezCattleCo.com 14503 91st St. S.W. Bowman, ND 58623 www.mrnakherefords.com Brent 701-206-0604
Jenna 701-290-7218
Terry 701-523-6368
Andy 701-206-1095
PREDICTABLE GENETICS Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 • cell 580-651-6000
Ranch
Mike and Lotsee Spradling
19402 W. Hwy. 51 918-640-7711 P.O. Box 434 918-245-8854 Sand Springs, OK 74063 Registered Polled Herefords
Pecans flyinggranchss@aol.com
1545 Dry Cimarron Hwy • Folsom, NM 88419
Robbie & Tracie Gipson 918-774-4795 g4gcattleco@gmail.com
NEW YORK Timothy Dennis 315-536-2769 315-856-0183 cell tdennis@trilata.com 3550 Old County Rd. Penn Yan, NY 14527 HOME OF CHURCHILL BROADWAY 104J
SPRING POND FARM John and Ted Kriese – 4385 Italy Hill Road – Branchport, NY 14418
315-856-0234 hereford@frontiernet.net www.fingerlakescattle.com
BREEDING CATTLE BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP
NORTH CAROLINA
Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty
OHIO Mohican Polled Hereford Farm 4551 S.R. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628 Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 330-378-3421 Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708 Alexis Stitzlein 330-231-9538 stitz@mohicanfarms.com
Mohican West
3100 Sportsman Park Rd. Laurel, MT 59044 Phone/Fax 406-633-2600 Terry Powlesland 406-670-8529 mohicanw@yahoo.com www.mohicanpolledherefords.com
Ralph & Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101 ralph@headquartersranch.com headquartersranch.com
Littau Polled Herefords Balko, Oklahoma 73931 Sam Littau Ryan Littau 32197 NS 115 Rd. 116128 EW 33 Rd. 580-525-1155 806-435-0279 littaupolledherefords@hotmail.com
J. Brent Creech 14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597
919-801-7561
www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com
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23731 NS 157 Rd. Laverne, OK 73848 Milton 580-273-9494 Van 580-552-1555 van1messner@gmail.com
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David and Lynda Bird 45863 Crow Rd. • Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-5436 • Cell 541-403-2828 • bird@pinetel.com
Homozygous Polled Herefords
Bob Harrell Jr. 541-403-2210
Don Schafer 541-403-0008
Registered Hereford Cattle and Quarter Horses Annual Sale First Monday In March
Jill Bayers Hotchkiss 605/490-1409
13823 Beaver Creek Pl • Reva, SD 57651
www.BayersHerefordRanch.com Horned & Polled Herefords • Selling Privately
Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350 Gerald 605-350-0979 Garret 605-461-1555 Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com Annual Production Sale - 2nd Wednesday in March
HEREFORDS Gordon and Thordys 39462 178th St. Frankfort, SD 57440 605-472-0619
America’s #1 Dams of Distinction Cow herd • Private Sales Year-round • Bull and Female Sale Third Monday in February
Consignment sales and private treaty
47229 232 St. Colman, SD 57017
Cody Williams, Cell 605-695-0931 Dave Stenberg 605-997-2594 • Cell 605-530-6002 Lindsey Wolles 605-496-2487
jbh@herefordamerica.com
42590 Salmon Creek Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814
14831 Hereford Rd., Hoven, SD 57450 Shannon 605-769-0203 Jacob 605-769-0552 • Peter 605-281–0471
Michael and Becky 605-224-4187 605-870-0052 blumeherf@yahoo.com
TENNESSEE Jim and Kay Coley and Family 140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 • coleyherefords@gmail.com www.coleyherefords.com
PO Box 215, Cross Plains, TN 37049 615-478-4483 billymjackson@aol.com website: jacksonfarmsherefords.com
Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com
Cattle Co.
“Your Eastern Oregon Range Bull Source” Registered Herefords and Quarter Horses M.T. and Cori Anderson 47295 Izee Paulina Ln. Canyon City, OR 97820
541-477-3816 M.T. 541-377-0030 Cori 541-377-3347
Breeding Today for Tomorrow
21115 344th Ave. Ree Heights, SD 57371
Keith, Cheryl, Erin and Matt Fawcett • 605-870-0161 Dan, Kyla, Hollis and Ivy Fawcett • 605-870-6172 Weston, Kristin, Falon and Jensen Kusser www.fawcettselmcreekranch.com
Greg and Therese Stallings Eugene, OR 97405 Office 541-485-3615 info@stallingspolledherefords.com www.stallingspolledherefords.com
PENNSYLVANIA
Mark and Mary Kay Frederickson 19975 Bear Ridge Rd. Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-2139 Cell 605-645-4934
PYRAMID BEEF Bull Sale First Saturday in December
Nate and Jayna Frederickson Cell 605-254-4872 Shawn and Sarah Tatman 307-673-4381
Hoffman Herefords Horned & Polled Herefords
11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Colin 605-216-7506 • Miles 605-277-5048 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com
Ollerich Brothers Herefords
29188 303 Ave., Clearfield, SD 57580 605-557-3246 Jerome 605-842-5212 • jeromeo@goldenwest.net James 605-359-4006 Hereford.org
Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165 5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 triplelranch@msn.com • sleehereford@gmail.com
www.lllranch.com
Woodard Hereford Farms Since 1945 – Quality Line 1 Cattle For Sale! Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810
4948 William Woodard Rd. Springfield, 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 October 2026 |
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George and Karen Sprague 85777 Vilhauer • Eugene, OR 97405 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com • www.bar1ranch.com
Rausch Herefords
jacob@rauschherefords.com • RauschHerefords.com
Bar JZ Ranches Don, Peg, Seth and Bridget Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 Annual 605-852-2966 Production Sale www.barjz.com February 2027 cattle@barjz.com
OREGON
Registered Herefords
SOUTH DAKOTA
Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8846 • 979-561-8867 fax Kevin cell 979-743-0619 rockinw@cvctx.com • rockinwranch.net
Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • Box 186 | Miami, TX 79059 Bill 806-662-2406 | Chad 806-570-9554 1941breeder@gmail.com | chadebreeding@gmail.com
Justin Click, manager
HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION
806-584-4922 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com
Lee & Jacqui Haygood Terri Barber 817-727-6107 Jason Barber 817-718-5821 Dale Barber 806-673-1965
Justin Barber 806-681-5528 Brett Barber 806-681-2457 Mary Barber 806-930-6917
10175 F.M. 3138 • Channing, TX 79018
www.barberranch.com • office@barberranch.com
923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com indianmoundranch.com
Raising cattle in Texas since 1855 Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Office 979-567-3131 j.skrivanekranch@outlook.com
9 miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21
Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com
Jack and Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr. Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544 Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX
Larry Woodson
SUNNY HILL RANCH
Stop by for a visit. You will not be disappointed!
Noack Herefords 116 E. Bell Ave. Rockdale, TX 76567 Cell 979-218-0065 Office 512-446-6200
Mike Doyle
P.O. Box 82 | Wolfe City, TX 75496 214-240-4538 | mike@acecreditconsulting.com doyleherefordranch.com
DUDLEY BROS. Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442 • Office 325-356-2284 John Dudley 325-642-0745 Tom Dudley 325-642-0748 john@dudleybros.com www.DudleyBros.com
MARBLELATION!
Bonham, TX 214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com
BULLS OUT OF GOOD MILKING FEMALES FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES.
NOLAN HEREFORDS Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636
Horned and Polled Pete Johnson, owner St Hwy 94 • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 • pljmhj@yahoo.com http://www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters
4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161 texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org
Registered Herefords Since 1938
Harry and Cheryl Grett 512-585-2948 P.O. Box 969 Elgin, TX 78621 g3ranch@aol.com
UTAH
Rod Curtis 435-770-0509 rod@cachefeeds.com herefords1@hotmail.com
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JB Herefords
3847 W. 2200 S. • Wellsville, UT 84339 www.jbherefords.com
WISCONSIN
EXCELLENCE IN LINE 1 BREEDING • SELECT POLLED GENETICS
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
BILL WILHELM • 1046 RIFLE PIT RD., SUNDANCE, WY 82729 Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. 608-778-8685 Benton, WI 53803 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com
CANADA Billy Elmhirst
WYOMING
Jake Rees 801-668-8613 Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747
Herefords & Angus
reescattle@gmail.com
ReesCattle.com
2235 E. Rees Ln.•Morgan , UT 84050
VIRGINIA Featuring Polled Descendants of J215
Thistle Tree Farm Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office
WASHINGTON Bill Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com
elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com
Your Source For Success
Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com
LARGENT and SONS Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Annual Sale – November largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com
MEDONTE HIGHLANDS Polled Herefords Louis McAughey Kevin Brown 905-625-3151 705-330-4663 Farm • Orillia, Ont. 705-326-6889 Business Office: 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, Ont. L4X 2E2
SERVICES
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
Jim Bessler 815-762-2641
www.JamesFBessler.com Jim@JamesFBessler.com
4812 McBreyer Pl. Fort Worth, TX 76244-6083 O: 817-562-8980 • Fax: 817-562-8981 Selling Herefords for 80 years
SINCE 1943
DIAMOND M RANCH SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY
“The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380
Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933
Dale 307-780-8232
Winter Headquarters 646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676 HEREFORDS FOR TODAY’S CATTLEMAN
Marty, Shannon, Matt and Derrick Wilcox 17912 S. Hwy. 195 Spangle, WA 99031 509-953-2535 – Marty
Ron 307-747-3897
njwardherefords@gmail.com www.NJWHerefords.com
Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer 5880 State Hwy. 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home: 405-375-6630 Cell: 405-368-1058
Ned and Jan Ward 406-757-0600 Ned (c) 307-751-8298 • Jan (c) 307-751-9470 Bell Ward 307-751-6922 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
www.wilcoxfamilycattle.com
www.qualitybulls.com Hereford.org
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
Eddie Burks, Auctioneer 531 Rick Rd. Park City, KY 42160 270-991-6398 Cell endburks@hotmail.com October 2026 |
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R.R. 1 Indian River, ON Canada K0L 2B0 705-295-2708 ircc@nexicom.net
7710 North State Rd 56 Vevay, IN 47043 540-336-2737
• Pregnancy ELISA testing • BVD PI testing • NIR Feed & Forage testing Matt C. Sims Auction, Inc. • P.O. Box 1219 • Edmond, OK 73083 405-641-6081 • matt@mcsauction.com • www.mcsauction.com
HEREFORD SEEDSTOCK SECTION
C. Scanlon Daniels, DVM PO Box 1150 3216 US Hwy 54 East Dalhart, TX 79022 806-244-7851 office 806-333-2829 mobile www.circleh.info scanlon@circleh.info
Dustin N. Layton AU C T I O N E E R
(405) 464-2455 laytond@yahoo.com P.O. Box 31684, Edmond, OK 73003
www.laytonauction.com
WEST VIRGINIA HEREFORD BREEDERS
Westfall
ghf
POLLED HEREFORDS Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • 304-377-1247 cell jimwestfall2104@gmail.com Lucille Westfall, herdsman 304-532-9351 1109 Triplett Rd. Spencer, WV 25276
Grandview Hereford Farm Quality Hereford Cattle Ken and Chris Scott 2586 Grandview Rd. Beaver, WV 25813 Ken 304-573-0844 Chris 304-228-5524 chance37@suddenlink.net
Bulls and Females For Sale
DAVID LAW & SONS
Polled Herefords Since 1954 192 Ruger Dr. Harrisville, WV 26362 Butch 304-643-4438 Certified and Accredited lawherefords@yahoo.com
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5683 Rocky Step Rd. Winfield, WV 25213 www.grassyrunfarms.com Gary Kale, Owner Aaron Glascock, General Manager 304-312-7060 / alglascoc@aol.com Derik Billman, Herdsman 330-432-3267
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Polled Herefords The R.G. Knotts Family 63 Henderson Ridge Road Fairmont, WV 26554 Dave 304-612-3795 Robert 304-265-0005 dnsk0603@gmail.com
McDonald Polled Herefords
Mike McDonald, DVM and Family 534 Riverbend Road Lost Creek, WV 26385 304-745-3870 Office 304-677-5944 Cell
Hereford.org
Cardinal Creek Cattle Co. at R&R Family Farms RJ & Laura Orsten 8747 County Rd 5 NW Willmar, MN 56201 Robert & Rochelle Orsten JDH 34J 2157K RUMBLER 2N ET (P44668498)
James & Jess Orsten
4C LOTTIE 4007 ET (P44564743)
KCF BENNETT RESOLVE G595 (P44105347) CHURCHILL W4 SHERMAN 2157K ET (P44378036) CHURCHILL LADY 079H ET (P44149885)
WLB WINCHESTER POWERBALL 27A (P43533379) C BLACK HAWK DOWN ET (P43576699) BR BAILEE 1066 ET (43224862)
JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET (P43294080) JDH AH 19Z MS RUMBLER 34J ET (P44242708) AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z (P43292936)
AH JUST IN TIME 3X (P43094366) RRFF 3X JUST BOOM TIME R301 (P43463951) RRFF BOOMTOWN LOTTIE R102 (P43250431)
JDH AH OLD FASHIONED 25M ET (P44555393)
E 126H MILLIE K44 (P44427614)
RJ 320-894-0171 Robert 320-894-5286 James 320-894-7026
CED BW WW YW M +5.3 +2.9 +62 +97 +28 CW REA MARB CHB 85 .38 .37 160
NJW 78P 88X COWBOSS 199B ET (P43483216) NJW 79Z 199B BOURBON 126H ET (P44169836) BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET (P43311375)
HOMO POLLED
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U (P42969102) E 337U DIVA A067 (P43376116) E LADY RANGER R558 (P42598147)
HIGH SELLING BULL AT 2025 NATIONAL WESTERN OWNED WITH OLD FASHIONED
Owned with Chapman Land and Cattle
GROUP
JD H
THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE!
DELANEY HEREFORDS
LIND FAMILY FARMS/TLC Doug Lind & Family 43620 County 10 Rushford, MN 55971
507-458-5421
douglind62@gmail.com
CARLSON FARMS Ross & Beth Carlson 1465 10th St. S.E. Murdock, MN 56271
320-366-3726 rbmrc1@gmail.com Hereford.org
Jerry & Shelly Delaney Family 2071 County Rd. 101 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Jerry 507-820-0661 Shelly 507-820-0203 Nick 507-829-0561 jdh@delaneyherefords.com delaneyherefords.com
WALSH HEREFORDS Jackson Walsh 725 100th St. S.E. DeGraff, MN 56271
320-444-7914
jackson.walsh.wfh@gmail.com
Contact
AUSTIN BRANDT
712-621-1829
or abrandt@hereford.org
THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE!
THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE!
Contact
Contact
AUSTIN BRANDT
712-621-1829
or abrandt@hereford.org
BAKER HEREFORD FARM
Spencer Baker 5830 Simpson Rd. S.E. Rochester, MN 55904 507-993-8980 Cell spencerbakerhereford@aol.com
AUSTIN BRANDT
712-621-1829
or abrandt@hereford.org October 2026 |
59185 790th St. Alpha, MN 56111 Brad and Meg Freking 507-541-0402 Jason May 507-339-8248 Jason Krick 605-870-1802 mefreking@nfpinc.com
STEVE & KEELY NEIL 27536 Chippendale Ave. W. Northfield, MN 55057
507-649-1917 keelykn@yahoo.com
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Calendar of Events
AHA CORNER
“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.
OCTOBER 1 Dudley Bros. Annual Bull Sale, Comanche, Texas 2 Keystone Int’l Livestock Exposition (KILE) Nat’l Hereford Show, Harrisburg, Pa. 2-3 Michigan Fall Spectacular, Shiawassee 3 California Bull Breeders Sale, Turlock 3 Cattlemen’s Delight Sale, Black River Falls, Wis. 3 Colyer Herefords Annual Fall Female Sale, Bruneau, Idaho 3 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State Un. Annual Production Sale, Springfield 3 Kocurek Cattle Co. Fall Production Sale (Online), Caldwell, Texas 4 KILE Jr. Show, Harrisburg, Pa. 4-11 Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, Okla. 4 Wildcat Cattle Co. Badger Southern Select Sale, Darlington, Wis. 6 Copeland & Sons Annual Demand the Brand Female Sale (Online), Clayton, N.M. 8 GKB Cattle Annual Fall Bull Sale, Desdemona, Texas 10 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Fall Female Sale, Ree Heights, S.D. 10 Hopkins Ranch Fall Female Genetics Sale, Winchester, Tenn. 10 J&L Cattle Services & Guests Sale, Jeromesville, Ohio 10 JD Bellis Family Herefords Partners in Performance Production Sale, Lebanon, Mo. 10 Perks Ranch Fall Celebration Sale, Rockford, Ill. 10 Snedden Ranch Bull Sale, Maricopa, Calif. 11 Bar A Cattle Co. Elite Hereford Female Sale (Online), Nocona, Texas 11 Brumley Farms Ranch Royalty Heifer Sale (Online), Orovada, Nev. 11 Lowderman Cattle Co. Illini Top Cut Sale, Macomb, Ill. 12 Grand Meadows Farm Grand Opportunity Sale (Online), Ada, Mich. 12 Indian Mound Ranch Annual Production Sale, Canadian, Texas 13 Buck Cattle Co. Show Heifer & Bull Sale (Online), Madill, Okla. 13 Powell Herefords 29th Annual Production Sale, Ft. McKavett, Texas 15-19 North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh 16 W4 Ranch Annual Fall Production Sale, Morgan, Texas 17 ANL/Glenlees Polled Herefords & Guests Female Sale, Steelman, Saskatchewan 17 Lambert Ranch Butte Bull Sale, Oroville, Calif. 17 Northern Int’l Livestock Exposition, Billings, Mont. 17 White Hawk Ranch Fall Bull & Female Sale, Buchanan, Ga. 18 Blair-Athol/Haroldson’s & Friends Female Sale, Arcola, Saskatchewan
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18 Reynolds Herefords Annual Production Sale, Huntsville, Mo. 18 Six Mile Creek & Curry Herefords “The Exclusive” Production Sale, El Reno, Okla. 19-20 Nebraska Hereford Tour, Taylor & Thedford 19 Wheeler Farms Hereford Homecoming Sale (Online), Chickasha, Okla. 21 Texas Hereford Assn. Fall Classic Bull Sale, Buffalo 22 Jensen Ranch The Chosen Female Sale, Louisburg, Kan. 23 The Ladies of the Royal Sale, Kansas City, Mo. 24 AHA Annual Membership Meeting, Kansas City, Mo. 24 Debter Hereford Farm Annual Production Bull Sale, Horton, Ala. 24 Mead Farms Fall Production Sale, Versailles, Mo. 24 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Sarahsville 25 Able Acres Circle of Champions Sale (Online), Wingate, Ind. 25 Ad deadline for December Hereford World 25 American Royal Nat’l Hereford Show, Kansas City, Mo. 26 Hoffman Ranch Fall Female Sale, Thedford, Neb. 26 Tennessee River Music High Cotton Bull Sale, Ft. Payne, Ala. 27 Alberta Hereford Showcase, Red Deer 28 C&L Hereford Ranch Sale (Online), Ixonia, Wis. 28 Micheli Ranch Bull Sale, Ft. Bridger, Wyo. 30 Virginia Tech 32nd Annual Hokie Harvest Sale, Blacksburg 31 McGuffee Herefords Principles in Progress Production Sale, New Hebron, Miss. 31 Mohican Farms & Guests Production Sale, Glenmont, Ohio 31 South Texas Hereford Assn. Annual Fall Bull Sale & Pride of Texas Female Sale, Beeville NOVEMBER 1 Pérez Cattle Co. Fall Bull Sale, Columbus, Texas 2 P&R Herefords Production Sale, Leedey, Okla. 6 Cornhusker Classic Sale, Kearney, Neb. 7 Burns Farms Bull & Commercial Female Sale, Pikeville, Tenn. 7 Missouri Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting/Banquet, Sedalia 8 Dry Creek Farms Annual Production Sale, Pell City, Ala. 8 McDonald Farm Heifer Sale (Online), Grand Rapids, Mich. 8 Missouri Opportunity Sale, Sedalia, Mo. 11 Barber Ranch Annual Bull Sale, San Saba, Texas 13 Lorenzen Farms Elite Bred & Open Heifer Sale (Online), Chrisman, Ill. 14 Double Seven Ranch Big League Genetics Female Sale, Fort Cobb, Okla. 14 Mid-Atlantic Fall Bonanza Sale, Harrisonburg, Va.
14 North American Int’l Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Jr. Show, Louisville, Ky. 14 South Dakota Excellence Sale, Brookings 14 Valley Oaks Fall Production Sale, Warsaw, Mo. 16 Green Springs Bull Test, Nevada, Mo. 17 B&D Herefords The Fall Classic, Odin, Kan. 18 Oklahoma Hereford-influence Sale hosted by Cherokee Sales Co., Cherokee 18 NAILE Nat’l Hereford Show, Louisville, Ky. 19 Hoffman Ranch Fall Bull Sale, Thedford, Neb. 19 Largent & Sons Desert Prime Bull Sale, Kaycee, Wyo. 21 Buck Cattle Co., Fall Premier Heifer Sale, Madill, Okla. 21 Maryland Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, New Windsor 21 MCM Polled Herefords Steer & Heifer Sale (Online), Ayr, Neb. 21 MG/4M Farms Top Cut Bull & Female Sale, Woodville, Miss. 21 Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Fall Sale, Carthage 23 Berry Herefords Bull Sale, Cheyenne, Wyo. 23 Heart of America Hereford Assn. Fall Sale, Shelbyville, Ill. 25 Ad deadline for January Baldy Advantage 28 Hutton Ranch Thanksgiving Roundup, Bassett, Neb. 28 Southern Partners in Performance Bull Sale, Union Grove, N.C. 29 Able Acres Annual Winning Tradition Sale, Wingate, Ind. DECEMBER 1 Ward Livestock Red, White & Blue Bull Sale, Laramie, Wyo. 2 Goehring Herefords Annual Sale, Keosauqua, Iowa 2-5 Western States Nat’l Hereford Show, Reno, Nev. 3 Traditions Hereford-influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Stanford, Ky. 4 Hirsche Herefords Production Sale, Del Bonita, Alberta 4 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va. 4 Shockley Ranch Herefords Female Sale, Keota, Okla. 4 Western States Hereford Sale, Reno, Nev. 5 Frederickson Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Spearfish, S.D. 5 Kansas Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, St. George 5 Kentucky Hereford Autumn Sale, Lexington 10 Kentucky Hereford Assn. Fall Feeder Calf Sale, Lexington 11 Prairie Cross Ranches Elite Female Sale (Online), Sherman, Ill.
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12 GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch The Female Event, Desdemona, Texas 12 Go-Pher the Purple Sale, Hutchinson, Minn. 12 Illinois Hereford Assn. Winter Classic Sale, Carthage 13 GLM Generations in the Making Female Sale (Online), Marysville, Kan. 14-15 Harvie Ranching Female & Genetics Sale (Online), Olds, Alberta 18 Three Hills Bull & Female Sale, Baldwin, Iowa 25 Ad deadline for February Baldy Advantage
2027 JANUARY 2 Greater Midwest Hereford Influenced Feeder Calf Sale, Carthage, Ill. 4 Oklahoma Natl. Stockyards Hereford-influence Sale, Oklahoma City 11 Still River Ranch Red River Reds Sale (Online), Bonham, Texas 18 Van Newkirk Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Oshkosh, Neb. 19 Mrnak Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Bowman, N.D. 25 Ad deadline for March Hereford World 26 Four Diamond Livestock Inaugural Bull Sale, Manhattan, Mont. 26-30 Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale, Red Bluff, Calif. 27 Nelson Hereford Annual Bull Sale, Pleasanton, Neb. 28 Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Callaway, Neb. 29 XTC Ranches’ Annual Bull Sale, Eastend, Saskatchewan 30 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Mauston FEBRUARY 1 Pelton Polled Herefords Annual Cattleman’s Choice Bull Sale, Halliday, N.D. 3 Durbin Creek Ranch Bull Sale, Worland, Wyo. 4 Stroh Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Killdeer, N.D. 5 Baumgarten Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Belfield, N.D. 5 Dvorak Herefords Bull & Female Sale, Lake Andes, S.D. 5 Elkington Polled Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Idaho Falls, Idaho 6 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Plain City, Ohio 6 Klamath Falls Bull Sale, Klamath Falls, Ore. 6 Messner Herefords 66th Annual Production Sale, Slapout, Okla. 6 South Texas Hereford Assn. Spring Bull Sale & Pride of Texas Female Sale, Beeville 6 Upstream Ranch Annual Production Sale, Taylor, Neb. 6 Walker Herefords Foundations for the Future Bull Sale, Morrison, Tenn. 8 BB Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Connell, Wash. 8 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, Ree Heights, S.D. 10 Friedt Herefords Annual Production Sale, Dickinson, N.D.
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12 CX Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Lewiston, Idaho 12 Topp Herefords Volume XXVII Bull Sale, Grace City, N.D. 13 Rees Bros. Spring Bull Sale, Morgan, Utah 15 Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. Banquet, Pleasant Hill 15 Rausch Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Hoven, S.D. 16 5 Star Polled Herefords & Haught Bros. A Lasting Legacy Sale, Harrisville, W.Va. 16 Bar JZ Ranches Annual Production Sale, Holabird, S.D. 16 McClun’s Lazy JM Annual Spring Sale, Torrington, Wyo. 17 Iowa Select Hereford Sale, Des Moines 17 Shaw Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Caldwell, Idaho 18 Mitchell Livestock Hereford Feeder Calf Special, Mitchell, S.D. 18 NCC The Classic “Winter Edition,” Kearney, Neb. 18 Olson Hereford Ranch Red Power Performance Bull & Female Sale, Argusville, N.D. 18 YV Ranch Bull Sale, Airdrie, Alberta 19 Hoffman Ranch Annual Spring Bull Sale, Thedford, Neb. 20 Carmichael Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Meadow, S.D. 20 Colorado State Un. Annual Bull & Female Sale, Ft. Collins 20 Delaney/Atkins Herefords Annual Bulls & Breds Sale, Lake Benton, Minn. 22 Colyer Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Bruneau, Idaho 22 Hennebold Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Winner, S.D. 24 EF1 Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Carpio, N.D. 25 Ad deadline for April Hereford World 25 DaKitch Farms 13th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Ada, Mich. 25 L Bar W Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Absarokee, Mont. 26 Gant Herefords Annual Bull & Heifer Sale, Geddes, S.D. 26 Jamison Herefords & Friends Annual Bull Sale, Quinter, Kan. 27 Chapman Land & Cattle & Woolfolk Farms Genetic Source Bull & Female Sale, Nunnelly, Tenn. 27 Illinois Beef Expo Jr. Show & Illinois Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Springfield 27 Kreth Herefords Annual Production Sale, Mt. Vernon, S.D. 27 MG/4M Spring Bull & Female Sale, Woodville, Miss. 27 Tegtmeier Polled Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Burchard, Neb. MARCH 1 Harrell Hereford Ranch Bull Roundup Sale, Baker City, Ore. 1 Kester Herefords Annual Sale, Atkinson, Neb. 2 Schutte & Sons Annual Production Sale, Guide Rock, Neb. 4 Jensen Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Courtland, Kan. 6 Doyle Hereford Ranch Spring Bull & Female Sale, Wolfe City, Texas 6 Kentucky Beef Expo Hereford Sale, Louisville
6 Section 16 Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Worthing, S.D. 6 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Sale, Platteville 7 Kentucky Beef Expo Jr. Show, Louisville 7 RBM Livestock Annual Production Sale, Florence, S.D. 8 Holden Herefords Annual Production Sale, Valier, Mont. 8 NW Hereford Breeders Bull Sale, Stanfield, Ore. 9 Cooper Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Willow Creek, Mont. 9 Harvie Ranching Annual Bull Sale, Olds, Alberta 10 Ravine Creek Annual Production Sale, Huron, S.D. 10 Udy Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Rockland, Idaho 11 Landgren Ranch Bull & Female Sale, Bartlett, Neb. 12 Bradshaw Ranch Bull Sale, Palmyra, Mo. 12 High Desert Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Pilot Rock, Ore. 12 Sleepy Hollow Farm The Strategy Bull Sale, Centerville, S.D. 13 Boyd Beef Cattle PT Bull Sale, Mayslick, Ky. 13 Gustafson Herefords & Granzow Herefords (Online), Junction City, Kan. 13 Tennessee Beef Agribition, Lebanon 15 B&D Herefords The Season Opener Annual Bull Sale, Odin, Kan. 17 Oklahoma Hereford-influence Sale hosted by Cherokee Sales Co., Cherokee 18 Bar Star Cattle Bull Sale, Musselshell, Mont. 18 GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch Annual Spring Bull Sale, Desdemona, Texas 18 K7 19th Annual Production Sale, Lockridge, Iowa 20 Buckeye Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Columbus, Ohio 20 CES Herefords/Predestined Cattle Co. 37th Annual Partners in Progress, Wadley, Ga. 20 Falling Timber Farm Annual Bull & Female Sale, Marthasville, Mo. 20 Tricky Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Winfred, S.D. 21 Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus 22 Snowshoe Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Arthur, Neb. 23 Frenzen Polled Herefords Annual Bull Sale, Fullerton, Neb. 23 Harrison Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Arapaho, Okla. 24 NJW Polled Herefords Annual Bull & Female Sale, Sheridan, Wyo. 25 Ad deadline for May/June Hereford World 25 Schu-Lar Herefords Focus on Efficiency Annual Bull & Female Sale, Overbrook, Kan. 27 Candy Meadow Farms The Cowman’s Kind XXX Bull & Female Sale, Lexington, Tenn. 27 Heart of America Hereford Assn. Spring Sale, Wayne City, Ill. 27 North Carolina Hereford Classic, Union Grove 27 Sandhill Farms Annual Production Sale, Haviland, Kan. 29 Copeland & Sons Annual Demand the Brand Bull Sale, Clayton, N.M. 29 Sidwell Ranch & Frank Herefords Production Sale, Columbus, Mont.
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Debter Hereford Farm . . 60, 100, 103 Dry Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tennessee River Music . . . . . . . 87, 103 ARKANSAS
J-3 Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Morris Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The Prime Time Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . 42 Triple S Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 CALIFORNIA
Lambert Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 McDougald Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Morrell Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 P.W. Gillibrand Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . 103 Pedretti Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Pfendler Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Sierra Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Snedden Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Sonoma Mountain Herefords . . . . 103 Wiemer Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 COLORADO
Campbell, James T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Cline Registered Herefords . . . . . . 103 Coleman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Coyote Ridge Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Fuchs Herefords, Mike . . . . . . . . . . 103 Leroux Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Robb & Sons, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Sidwell Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 GEORGIA
Barnes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CES Hereford & Angus . . . . . . . . . . 100 Greenview Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 104 HME Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mead Cattle Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . BC MTM Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Predestined Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . 100 White Hawk Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC
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Canyon Gem Livestock . . . . . . . 74, 104 Colyer Herefords & Angus . . . . . . . 104 Elkington Polled Herefords . . . . . . 104 Holt Family Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 JBB/AL Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Shaw Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Wooden Shoe Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ILLINOIS
Baker Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Behrends Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Bixler Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 120 Bob-O-Lou Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Burns Polled Hereford Farm . . . . . 104 Crane Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Dobbs Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Edenburn Family Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Ellis Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 104 Fleisher Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 120 Knott Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Lark Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Lorenzen Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 80 Lowderman Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 80 McCaskill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Newbold Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Oak Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Parish Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Plainview Stock Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Prairie Cross Ranches, The . . . . . . . 120 Prairie Meadow Herefords . . . . . . . 104 Prairie Rose Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . 120 Purple Reign Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . 104 RGR Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Sayre Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Stephens and Loehr Herefords . . . 104 Stumpf Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . 104 West Wind Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 104 INDIANA
Able Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Beck-Powell Polled Herefords . . . 104 Clinkenbeard Farms & Sons . . . . . . 117 Deatsman Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Elzemeyer Polled Herefords . . . . . 117 Everhart Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Gerber Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Greenwood Family Herefords . . . . 117 Hayhurst Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 JC Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Kottkamp Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Laudeman Family Farm . . . . . . . . . 105 McFatridge Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Ramsey Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 SELawrence Polled Herefords . . . . 117 IOWA
Amos Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Deppe Bros. Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . 116 Goehring Herefords . . . . . . . . . 37, 116 Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. . . . 116 Jackson Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . 116 K7 Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 MRW Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 PAW Livestock LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Petersen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 R&R Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Wiese & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC . . . . . . . . . 105 Springhill Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Umberger Polled Herefords . . . . . 105 VJS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 KENTUCKY
Botkin Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . 105 Boyd Beef Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Chambliss Hereford Farms . . . . . . . 105 Clifford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Dogwood Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 JMS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Matheny Herefords . . . . . . . . . 100, 105 Wells Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Womack Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 MARYLAND
Church View Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 East Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 105 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle . . . . . . 106 MICHIGAN
Breasbois Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cottonwood Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Grand Meadows Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hanson’s Double G Herefords . . . . 106 MacNaughton Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 106 McDonald Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62 Sugar Sweet Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 MINNESOTA
Baker Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Cardinal Creek Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . 113 Carlson Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 DaKitch Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . 106 Delaney Herefords . . . . . . . . . 106, 113 Freking Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Krogstad Polled Herefords . . . . . . 106 Lawrence Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Lind Family Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Neil Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Springwater Polled Herefords . . . 106 Walsh Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 MISSISSIPPI
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Broadlawn Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Caldwell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . 106 Leaning Cedar Herefords . . . . . . . . 106 McGuffee Herefords . . . . . . 14, 15, 106
B&D Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Davis Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Douthit Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 GLM Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Grimmel Schaake Cattle Co. . . . . . 105 Gustafson Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 HRC Feed Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Jamison Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Jensen Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Malone Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 99 MM Ranch Polled Herefords . . . . . 105 Oleen Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Sandhill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Bellis Family Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 99 Bonebrake Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Bradshaw Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Cork Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Duvall Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 98 Falling Timber Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Findley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Harding Bros. Herefords . . . . . . . . 106 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 106 Lager Farms Polled Herefords . . . . . 99 McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch . . . . . . 99 Mead Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 98 Menzies Cattle Co., LLC . . . . . . . . . . 99
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Miller Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Reed Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Reynolds Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 99 Shoenberger Polled Herefords . . 99, 106 Steinbeck Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Storie Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Valley Oaks Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Wayne James Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . 74 Whispering Winds Farm . . . . . . . . . 98 WMC Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Four B Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 100 P&J Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mitchem’s Farm 3C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Rhyneland Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Southern Partners In Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Taylor’s Mill Farm Herefords . . . . . 108 Triplett Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . 108 W&A Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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EF1 Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 108 Friedt Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mrnak Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . 108 Schock Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Topp Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cooper Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . 106 Curlew Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Ehlke Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Feddes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 106 Holden Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 J Bar E Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 L Bar W Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 McMurry Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Storey Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Thomas Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Wichman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 NEBRASKA
Fisher Family, Lowell . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Frenzen Angus and Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 High Point Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Hoffman Herefords . . . . . . 24, 25, 107 Hutton Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 107 JB Ranch Polled Herefords . . . . . . 107 Moeller & Sons, Albert . . . . . . . . . . 107 Monahan Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Ridder Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 107 Schutte & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Snowshoe Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Splitt Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Upstream Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Valley Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Van Newkirk Herefords . . . . . . . . . 107 NEVADA
Brumley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Genoa Livestock, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Lee Livestock, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Mrnak Herefords West . . . . . . . . . . 107 NEW JERSEY
Grass Pond Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 NEW MEXICO
B&H Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC . . . 108 Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 King Ranch, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Peréz Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 108 West Star Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 NEW YORK
Glade Haven Herefords . . . . . . . . . 108 Spring Pond Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 NORTH CAROLINA
Double J Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Five J’s Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 32, 94
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
Berg Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Broken Rock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Buckeye Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . 86 Clear Fork Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Creek Bottom Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 J&L Cattle Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Mohican Farms & Guests . . . . . . . . . 39 Mohican Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Mohican Polled Hereford Farm . . . 108 Mohican West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Pitt Farms Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Rippling Rock Hereford Farm . . . . . 86 Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sunny Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . 86 Twin Hills Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 OKLAHOMA
Big League Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31 Curry Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dennis Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Dufur Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Exclusive Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Flying G Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 G4G Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Headquarters Herefords . . . . . . . . 108 Littau Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . 108 Loewen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Messner Herefords Ranch . . . . . . . 109 Moler, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 OHA Hereford Influence Sales . . . . 54 P&R Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Pratz Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Six Mile Creek Hereford Cattle Co.. . . 48 OREGON
Bar One Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Bird Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Harrell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . 109 High Desert Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . 109 Stallings Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 109 PENNSYLVANIA
DeanaJak Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Stone Ridge Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Hereford.org
SOUTH CAROLINA
Forrest Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . 94 Fowken Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 SOUTH DAKOTA
Bar JZ Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Bayers Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 109 Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch . . . 109 Blume Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Carmichael Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch . . . . . . 109 Frederickson Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Hoffman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Ollerich Brothers Herefords . . . . . . 109 Rausch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Stenberg Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 TENNESSEE
Burns Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Candy Meadow Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Coley Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 109 Day Ridge Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Jackson Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 109 Parker Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Rogan Farms Herefords . . . . . . . . . 109 Triple L Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Woodard Hereford Farms . . . . . . . 109 TEXAS
Atlas Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
B&C Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . 110 Barber Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 110 Case Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Chastain Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Doyle Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 110 Dudley Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 G3 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 GKB Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 110 Indian Mound Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Metch Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . 110 Noack Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Nolan Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Powell Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 110 Redbird Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Rockin’ W Polled Herefords . . . . . . 110 Rocking Chair Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Skrivanek Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 South Texas Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . 33 Still River Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 110 Sunny Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Texas Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . 82, 110 W4 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19 Willis Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 110 UTAH
Cache Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 JB Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Johansen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rees Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 VIRGINIA
Deer Track Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Fauquier Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Hereford Hollow Farm . . . . . . . . . . 100 Knoll Crest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 88 Mid-Atlantic Fall Bonanza . . . . . . . . 41 Thistle Tree Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 WASHINGTON
CX Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Diamond M Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Wilcox & Family Cattle Co. . . . . . . 111 WEST VIRGINIA
Cottage Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Cottle Brothers Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Five Star Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . 88 Grandview Hereford Farm . . . . . . . 112 Grassy Run Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Knotts Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . 112 Law & Sons, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Litton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 McDonald Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Westfall Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 112 WISCONSIN
Bacon Branch Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Boettcher’s Brookview Acres . . . . . 80
Four Leaf Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 H&H Cattle Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Larson Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . 101 Lietzau Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 80 MGM Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Next Generation Genetics . . . . . . . 101 Pierce’s Hereford Haven . . . . . . . . . . 80 Sandrock Ranch Herefords . . . . . . 111 Spaeth Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Starck Century Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Starr Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Whiskey Run Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . . 80 Windy Hills Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 101 WYOMING
Berry’s, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111, 119 Largent & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 111 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch . . . . . . . . 111 Micheli Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 111 NJW Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Ochsner-Roth Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . 111 Ward Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Wilhelm Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 CANADA
Alberta Hereford Showcase . . . . . . 20 ANL/Glenlees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Blair-Athol Haroldsons & Friends Female Sale . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Elmlodge Polled Herefords . . . . . . 111
Hirsche Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 SERVICES
Bessler Inc., James F. . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Biozyme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Birdwell, Joel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Booker, C.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Burks, Eddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Carper, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 CattleMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Circle H Headquarters, LLC . . . . . . 112 Conover, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Drees, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Fort Worth Stock Show . . . . . . . . . . 91 1881 Creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 63 Jensen Livestock Agency . . . . . . . . 112 Ladies of the Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Layton, Dustin N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Lowderman, Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 MCS Auction Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Stout, Justin B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Sullivan Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Production Sale!
Monday, November 23, 2026 1:00 at the ranch • Cheyenne, WY
SELLING 60 BULLS • Horned and Polled Bulls have feed efficiency and carcass data
— Special Female Offering —
50 Quality Polled and Horned Females 3-7 Years Old Entire cowherd summered at 8000 feet plus elevation. Also 40 Black Baldy Bred Heifers
Sires: Churchill Stanfield 3122L, 44462187 Selling 12 sons! Churchill W4 Sherman 2157K ET, 44378036 Selling 9 sons! Additional Sires: CHURCHILL ADVANCE 0317H ET, CL 1 DOMINO 1235J, CL 1 DOMINO 345L, NJW 76S 27A LONG RANGE 203D ET, CHURCHILL HIGH NOON 8339F ET
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Champion Steer at Laramie County Fair!
Also Reserve Champion Steer (graded Prime and finished fourth in rate of gain. A third steer won rate of gain over all steers. Great job by the grandkids! Hereford.org
For more information, contact:
Jay and Janice Berry (307) 634-5178 (home) • (307) 630-7944 (cell) jaberryherefords@msn.com 3049 County Rd 225, Cheyenne, WY 82009
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WHITE HAWK RANCH
FALL BULL AND FEMALE SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 200 CHB CLUB
AT WHITE HAWK RANCH
Selling 50 BULLS • 20 FEMALES
WHR 242K 3172 BEEFMAKER 744N P44639914 CED
8.2 MCW
133
BW
-1.3 UDDR
1.30
BD: 2/4/2025 Tattoo: 744N WW
68
Teat
1.40
YW
DMI
SC
SCF
107
0.9
0.7
21.9
CW
FAT
REA
MARB
108 -0.004 0.87
0.57
Milk
25
BMI$
500
M&G
59
BII$
615
CEM
5.7 CHB$
204
WHR L70 593F BEEFMAKER 802NET P44698147
CED
9.9
BW
0.9
WW
65
106
0.4
MCW
UDDR
Teat
CW
FAT
88
1.40
1.30
YW
95
DMI
0.056
BD: 8/5/2054
SC
Tattoo: 802N
1.5
SCF
21.2
Milk
M&G
CEM
REA
MARB
BMI$
BII$
CHB$
0.75
0.68
29
483
61
604
1.7
203
WHR 838F 695J BEEFMAKER 737MET P44623903 CED
3.2 MCW
94
BW
3.6 UDDR
1.50
BD: 11/1/2024 WW
70
Teat
1.50
YW
103 CW
98
Tattoo: 737M
DMI
SC
0.6
1.7
FAT
REA
0.046 0.64
SCF
Milk
MARB
BMI$
22.3 0.68
33
497
M&G
CEM
68
2.6
BII$
CHB$
624
197
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Ranch address: 4765 Hwy. 27 // Buchanan, GA 30113 Gary R. Hedrick (678) 858-0914 // g.hedrick@whitehawkinc.com Ben Hedrick (404) 216-4274 Herdsman: Diego Gutierrez (678) 629-1804 James Atkins (404) 922-6508 www.whitehawkbeefmakers.com
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THM SURGE 3016 ET 44439615
THM CRAFTSMAN 4163 ET 444528124
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