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Hereford Hall of Merit Honored

October 28, 2017

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eddie Sims, Elgin, Okla., and Dwayne Dietz, Billings, Mont., were inducted to the Hereford Hall of Merit Oct. 27 at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Hereford Honorees Reception during the AHA …


KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eddie Sims, Elgin, Okla., and Dwayne Dietz, Billings, Mont., were inducted to the Hereford Hall of Merit Oct. 27 at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Hereford Honorees Reception during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Hall of Merit inductees have greatly influenced the Hereford breed and cattle industry.

Sims began his career in the Hereford breed as a fieldman for the American Polled Hereford Association. Since then, he has dedicated his life to promoting Hereford cattle. Sims established National Cattle Services in 1968 and quickly became one of the industry’s leading auctioneers. Through National Cattle Services, he has sold and managed purebred cattle sales in 44 states and seven Canadian provinces. As an auctioneer and sale manager, Sims has been instrumental in influencing the value and quality of Hereford cattle for the past 50 years.

Dietz became a fieldman for the AHA in 1979. His territory covered Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho and parts of Alberta, Canada. It was during his years at the AHA that he became recognized as one of the best cattle marketers in the country. Dietz’s passion and excitement for the Hereford breed was infectious. His commitment to serving those around him has influenced industry professionals across the country.

“Sims and Dietz are great friends of the Hereford breed and the AHA is honored to induct them into the Hereford Hall of Merit,” says Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president.

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The American Hereford Association, with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., is one of the largest U.S. beef breed associations. The not-for-profit organization along with its subsidiaries — Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC, Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) and American Beef Records Association (ABRA) — provides programs and services for its members and their customers, while promoting the Hereford breed and supporting education, youth and research. For press releases and photos, visit Hereford.org/media.

Cutline: Eddie Sims of Elgin, Okla., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit Oct. 27, at the 2017 Hereford Honoree Reception during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Pictured (l to r) are Terri Barber, 2017 AHA president, Eddie Sims, Ruth Sims and Kevin Schultz, 2018 AHA president.

Dwayne Dietz of Billings, Mont., was inducted into the Hereford Hall of Merit Oct. 27, at the 2017 Hereford Honoree Reception during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Pictured (l to r) are Terri Barber, 2017 AHA president, Dwayne Dietz, Janet Dietz and Kevin Schultz, 2018 AHA president.

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