September 18, 2023
Join us Oct. 19-22 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The American Hereford Association (AHA) invites Hereford breeders to the 2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Conference and the National Hereford Show at the American Royal. This event is an opportunity to network with Hereford breeders and enthusiasts from across the U.S. and other countries. “Efficiency […]
September 5, 2023
Young Hereford breeders from six states are meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Colorado and Nebraska this week as part of the inaugural Hereford Seedstock Academy, the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) elite new leadership development program. “The Hereford Seedstock Academy is the logical extension of the breed’s intentional leadership development, which is a key part of […]
August 2, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The American Hereford Association (AHA) launched a new publication in August — Baldy Advantage — highlighting the experiences and insights of commercial cow-calf producers using Hereford-sired baldy cattle to their benefit. “Heterosis is tough to beat and harder to ignore in commercial cow-calf production,” says Bill Goehring, AHA president. “Commercial producers’ […]
July 27, 2023
Earlier this summer, Terrel Vineyard, a young Nebraska cowboy, was struck dead by lightning along with his horse while doctoring calves in the pasture. Vineyard, worked for Van Newkirk Herefords, Oshkosh, Neb., for many years. To assist the family, Van Newkirk Herefords is offering pick of their 2023 Spring heifer crop, with free delivery anywhere […]
July 10, 2023
MADISON, Wis. – The team fitting contest was held at the VitaFerm®Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), Mad Dash to the Hereford Bash, in Madison, Wis., on July 10, and the top three teams were awarded. State associations sent in their best junior fitters to go head-to-head in the fitting contest sponsored by Sullivan Supply. Team […]
July 6, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Hereford Association (AHA) welcomed Charlotte Nugent, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, to the team on Friday, June 23. Nugent will assist the ambassador team and communications team during the 2023 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Madison, Wis. Nugent joins the AHA all the way from Australia, […]
June 1, 2023
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: Tom Boatman, Rockford, Ill. 404-372-6754 tomtammy@perksranch.com David Burns, Pikeville, Tenn. 615-477-5668 burnsda2@gmail.com Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton, Minn. 507-820-0661 jdh@delaneyherefords.com Cindy Pribil, Hennessey, Okla. 405-853-5232 rpribil65@pldi.net Linda Sidwell, Carr, Colo. […]
June 1, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Hereford Association (AHA) welcomed four interns in May from across the nation to join the team for the summer. Riley Greiten, Midlothian, Texas; Tate Caughman, Fayetteville, Ark.; Laramie Coffey, Morrison, Okla.; and Kase LeRow, McGregor, Texas, will assist their respective entities within the AHA to complete various projects throughout […]
May 9, 2023
Aaron Friedt, Mott, N.D., joined the American Hereford Association (AHA) as the North Central region field representative May 8. As an AHA field representative, Friedt represents Association members in the region and assists with AHA activities and services. In addition to attending Hereford sales and events, he serves as a resource for Hereford breeders interested […]
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