March 26, 2019
We’ve all seen it — the dreaded “404: page not found” screen. A 404 error appears on your computer screen when the internet address you are trying to visit cannot be found. There can be various reasons for one of these errors: the URL might be incorrect, the content of the page could have been […]
March 21, 2019
by Montana Lawrence, NJHA director Winter in Minnesota has been longer and harsher than normal causing even the proudest northerners to long for the Summer months. With spring finally in sight, it’s easy to get excited for all that this summer holds. The Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) has been the highlight of my summer […]
March 18, 2019
The AHA will be holding “The Brand” marketing summit, June 3-4, 2019 in Kansas City to help Hereford breeders develop and strengthen their marketing strategies. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting sessions that will be offered at “The Brand.” True North is defined as your orienting point or your fixed point in […]
March 14, 2019
The Certified Hereford Beef team kicked off the year in full force by marketing the Certified Hereford Beef brand at the 2019 National Grocer’s Association (NGA) Show in San Diego, Calif., and the 2019 Annual Meat Conference (AMC) in Dallas, Texas. Certified Hereford Beef stood out on both the NGA and AMC expo floors, showcasing […]
March 14, 2019
As many of you are aware, the new MyHerd platform has been up and running for more than six weeks. Members across the country are loving the new system. Erin Sidwell with Sidwell Hay and Cattle, Wyo., says, “I absolutely love MyHerd. We register several different breeds of cattle and it is the easiest platform […]
March 14, 2019
Without the support of our generous donors and buyers, the Junior National Hereford Expo would not be the event it is today. Thank you for supporting Hereford youth through both Herefords on the Hill 2019 JNHE online fundraisers. Because of the following donors and buyers, both sales generated over $60,000 for Herefords on the Hill. […]
March 13, 2019
Review the top registration sires within the breed as you make breeding decisions. by Shane Bedwell There is a lot of excitement right now within the breed, and it is refreshing to see that momentum carry deep into commercial herds across the country. With breeding season right around the corner, it’s time to finish those […]
March 1, 2019
The nominating committee is requesting members who are willing to serve a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the AHA. The committee encourages interested members and state leaders to contact its members regarding prospective candidates within their state and region. This year’s nominating committee includes: Eric Walker, chairman Morrison, Tenn. 931-607-6356 wphf@blomand.net Cliff […]
February 22, 2019
Weight gain is almost a national obsession the first few months after the new year, and while humans may be most interested in dropping pounds, cattle breeders are more concerned with helping cows maintain a good body weight at a reasonable cost. “In this experiment, we set out to determine if we could potentially reduce […]
February 19, 2019
Below are the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) results from 2017-born calves at Olsen Ranch in Harrisburg, Neb. The cow base used at Olsen Ranch for the NRSP is a commercial Hereford herd, and this year is the ranch’s 20th anniversary of providing phenomenal results. Because of the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) partnerships with various […]
