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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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Lindskov's LT Ranch 45th Annual Bull Sale

Isabel, SD

04/18/2026
Clifford Farms and Guests Sale

Lexington, KY

04/18/2026
NJHA Fed Steer Shootout Field Day

Scott City, Kan.

04/18/2026
WMC Cattle Co. The Complete Dispersal

Wasola, MO

04/18/2026
Cornerstone Ranch Bulls & Baldies Sale

Independence, KS

04/24/2026
Ritchie County Polled Hereford Association Sale

Harrisville, WV

04/24/2026
Early Bird Ad Deadline for July Hereford World

04/24/2026
Middle Tennessee Hereford Association Spring Sale

Cross Plains, TN

04/25/2026
Shockley Ranch & G4G Cattle Co. Annual Bull and Female Sale

Poteau, OK

04/25/2026
T/R Cattle Co. Spring Production Sale

Glencoe, OK

04/27/2026

Hereford Headlines

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April 16, 2026

Cook joins AHA as mail room and inventory associate

The AHA welcomed Molly Cook, Kearney, Mo., as the mail room and inventory associate April 9. In her position, Cook will oversee all mail room organization, including material storage and inventory of mail room supplies …

April 2, 2026

BOLD Conference Builds Next Generation of Hereford Leaders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — CMT Artist of the Year, Cody Johnson, helped pave the motivational foundation for Hereford youth attending the fifth annual Building on Leadership Development (BOLD) conference in Desdemona, Texas, March 26-29.  “Pray …

April 1, 2026

APRIL HIGHLIGHTS

March 19, 2026

Miller named AHA director of commercial programs

Justin Miller, Canyon, Texas, joined the American Hereford Association (AHA) as director of commercial programs March 16. With more than 25 years of experience working in cattle procurement, feedyard marketing, carcass data analysis and branded beef …

March 3, 2026

Hereford Wins in the Lonestar State

Herefords came to Cowtown Feb. 2 for the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show (FWSS). Judge Tom Hawk, Earlville, Ill., evaluated the 103-head female and 37-head bull show in Texas’ W.R. Watt Arena. The Texas Hereford …

February 27, 2026

MARCH HIGHLIGHTS

January 30, 2026

Herefords Show in Mile High City

First Hereford champions selected in National Western Stock Show’s new CoBank Arena.

January 30, 2026

Herefords Show in the Yards

Dvorak Herefords, Jensen Ranch and Storey Hereford Ranch win Yards shows.