July 9, 2020
It’s that time of year to start thinking about filling the shoes of the three retiring board members for the National Hereford Women (NHW). Serving the Hereford breed as a member of the NHW is an opportunity to work with the breed’s inspiring youth and fellow Hereford breeders, and to make lasting contributions. Each year, […]
July 9, 2020
American Hereford Association Genetic Evaluation Updates November 30, 2017 The American Hereford Association (AHA) has and will continue to offer the most robust and progressive genetic evaluation that will help identify Hereford genetics that are the most profitable for the commercial Industry. Over the last two years, the AHA Board of Directors and staff have […]
July 8, 2020
Combine the sweetness of watermelon with a savory, grilled steak to send this salad to the top of your lunch rotation! Ingredients: 1 pound Certified Hereford Beef top sirloin steak steak 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat or regular balsamic vinaigrette, divided 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup […]
July 2, 2020
Many of you participated in the Whole Cow Herd DNA project, which netted over 10,000 genotypes. This project allowed our science team to better understand the genomic contributions and relationships of the markers impacting maternal traits such as Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF), Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) and Milk (M). Currently, when an animal is genotyped […]
June 30, 2020
Garden Herb Strip Steak This garden rub is easy to make and creates big flavor for Certified Hereford Beef strip steaks on the grill. Ingredients: 2 Certified Hereford Beef strip steaks (about 10 ounces each) Salt Seasoning 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel 3 cloves […]
June 25, 2020
Each year at the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) Annual Meeting, three new members are elected to the Board of Directors to replace outgoing board members. Voting delegates representing each state or state group elect the new board members. In early May, nomination cards for voting delegates were sent to eligible AHA members so they could […]
June 24, 2020
Kyle Caldwell of Midlothian, Texas, will join the Certified Hereford Beef® team June 30 as an account manager. In this position he will represent Hereford farm and ranch families across the country and will aid in serving retail and foodservice locations throughout the nation. Caldwell brings years of cattle industry experience stemmed from growing up […]
June 24, 2020
by Grace Vehige The American Hereford Association’s (AHA) marketing program Herefords On Demand is a simple, fresh and user-friendly platform for breeders to access and utilize for multiple assets. Producers are able to market their cattle in a modern, effective way, and Herefords On Demand acts as an easy tool to use. Margaret Platter, her […]
June 17, 2020
by Grace Vehige Whether it be cattle in the pasture or hanging on the rail, the Ridder family of Falling Timber Farm has a broad knowledge of the beef business. “The freezer beef business works well with a small registered business,” John Ridder says — and that is exactly how the family operates. Working alongside […]
June 11, 2020
The American Hereford Association (AHA) is excited to name Abby Mahanes as the assistant records supervisor. Mahanes will provide support to the records department and will assist with coordinating day to day functions of the customer service team, in addition to her customer service duties. “Abby has been an integral part of our customer service […]
