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Efficiency Pays. Numbers Matter.

A breed to fill the need as the nation rebuilds the beef cow herd. Hereford breeders’ are at the threshold of a historic opportunity.

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Focus on Fertility

Fertility is an important trait for seedstock and commercial herds alike. Documented research and rancher tested success has shown the positive impacts Hereford genetics can have on fertility. Nate Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D., has seen firsthand the power of the Hereford-influenced female.

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Fertility, Docility and Longevity Reign Supreme!

Leveraging the traits the Hereford breed has to offer is the foundation of Merritt Ranch. Joseph Merritt, Porterville, Calif., has seen the added docility, fertility and longevity that belongs to Hereford genetics.

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1881: Hereford Network

Powered by the American Hereford Association, 1881, has a mission to share stories of the breed’s rich history in the beef industry, connect with the faces behind the bald face and share the progress that has impacted operations across the country. Check out our latest episode.

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Upcoming Events

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Van Newkirk Herefords Annual Bull Sale

Oshkosh, NE

01/19/2026
Mrnak Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale

Bowman, ND

01/20/2026
Ad Deadline for March Hereford World

01/23/2026
Melcher Herefords Annual Bull Sale (Online)

Page, NE

01/24/2026
Knippling Herefords Bull & Female Sale (Online)

Gann Valley, SD

01/25/2026
Churchill Cattle Co.'s World Class Bull Sale

Manhattan, MT

01/27/2026
Nelson Herefords Annual Bull Sale

Pleasanton, Neb.

01/28/2026
Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer Sale

Callaway, NE

01/29/2026
Nebraska/Kansas Hereford Influence Sale

Marysville Livestock - Marysville, KS

01/29/2026
Wisconsin Hereford Association Annual Meeting

Mauston, WI

01/31/2026

Hereford Headlines

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December 31, 2025

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

December 17, 2025

Norris continues with AHA as administrative assistant and event coordinator

Claire Norris, a native of Eudora, Kan., joined the Association as the administrative assistant and event coordinator Dec. 1. Norris previously served as an AHA youth activities intern through the 2025 summer and fall, assisting …

December 9, 2025

Hereford Wins NAILE Supreme Bull

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — SILO H18 Brandston 2404 ET was named the grand champion Hereford bull Nov. 19 and supreme champion at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Ky. Three different …

December 9, 2025

Bald Faces in Broadbent Arena

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ty Pezanoski, Peru, Ill., earned top honors in the national junior Hereford show in North American International Livestock Exposition’s (NAILE) Broadbent Arena Nov. 15. Zack Butler, Milton, Tenn., sorted the 118-head …

December 1, 2025

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

November 4, 2025

NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

November 4, 2025

Team USA Tops the Global Young Breeders Competition

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Young cattle producers from around the world competed in the Young Breeders Competition, held Oct. 19-25 in conjunction with the World Hereford Conference (WHC), hosted in Kansas City, Mo., by the …

October 29, 2025

Champions Named in Historic Hereford Show

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hawes Cattle, Athens, Texas; Jeff Paulsen, Preston, Iowa; and Garrett Post, Shabbona, Ill., showed the grand champion bull and Landry Allan, Nocona, Texas, took home the grand champion female banner Oct. …