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Welcome to the American Hereford Association Media Center. Marketing Hereford genetics to commercial cow-calf producers with a cohesive message is essential for the breed to capitalize on the historic national herd rebuilding opportunity.

This new resource section will include the national ad campaign, photos, videos, program ads, publication inserts and more at the click of a button. These assets are available for members to use in sale catalogs, state directories, websites, social media, publication advertising, etc. With a shared mission to promote the Hereford breed, utilizing these assets will amplify the breed’s message. The more breeders share Hereford’s concise, compelling key messages — the louder the unified voice — the more opportunity there will be to expand market share individually and collectively.

National Ad Campaign

AHA’s national ad campaigns have a long history of showcasing documented research related to the economically relevant traits that drive the bottom line of commercial cow-calf operations. The same approach is used in the breed’s new national advertising campaign launching in 2024. New economic analysis from the University of Tennessee will anchor the campaign.

Cooperative Advertising

The national ad campaign is available to Hereford breeders to use in sale catalogs; place in state, regional and national publications; state directories; etc. The national campaign elements feature customizable logo and contact information fields to streamline ad placement for individual breeders, breeder groups or state associations. Breeders who utilize these “cooperative” advertising assets leverage the breed message for themselves while amplifying the overall breed messaging.

1881: A Historic Opportunity

Marketing Hereford genetics to commercial cow-calf producers with a cohesive message is essential for the breed to capitalize on the historic national herd rebuilding opportunity. 1881: A Historic Opportunity provides the foundation for this cohesive message. The American Hereford Association (AHA) unveiled the 1881 booklet at the 2022 Educational Forum and Annual Membership Meeting, and it was included with the December 2022 issue of Hereford World.

Press Releases

Learn about relevant breed and industry information through frequently released press releases. Industry media and members are encouraged to publish these releases where they see fit.

Commercial Programs

Bidding came fast at Mitchell Livestock Auction

Press Release

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Herefords made the Mile High City their own at the National Western Stock Show, Jan. 11-13. Judges Terri Barber, Corralles, N.M., and Mary Barber, Channing, Texas, sorted the 34-head of bulls …

Press Release

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Landgren Ranch, Bartlett, Neb., exhibited the champion Hereford carload on Friday, Jan. 12, during the 2024 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo. Coyote Ridge Ranch, LaSalle, Colo., claimed top …

Publication Inserts

Commercial producers in the West, were asked about the value Hereford genetics offer in creating feeder cattle and replacement females. These testimonials, served as a foundation for advertising inserts, all aimed directly at commercial cow-calf producers. Inserts included the documented advantages of heterosis, as well as the those of Hereford-sired F1 black baldies compared to straightbred black Angus cattle. The inserts also highlight the breed’s inherent genetic advantages of efficiency, fertility, longevity and docility. As testimonials from other regions are collected, more publication inserts will be made available.

Inserts can be downloaded below or pre-printed copies can be ordered here.

Videography

Hereford breeders and, commercial cattlemen and women, alike have a compelling message to share about the breed’s the economically relevant traits that drive profitability. In this collection of videos fertility, longevity, efficiency, docility and sustainability are consistent messages. Download these videos to use for farm or ranch websites, social media or to text to potential customers.

Efficiency Pays.

Adding value to both steer and heifer calves, Hereford genetics have secured their spot as the essential component to complimentary crossbreeding.

Numbers Matter.

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.

1881

Sunup to sundown, day after day, U.S. cattlemen and women answer the call to care for both land and livestock. For nearly three centuries, producers have relied on Hereford genetics to do so with maximum efficiency — doing more with less, feeding more with less.

Hereford Heterosis Pays.

Hereford genetics power the industry’s sought after F1 female and add profitability to Hereford-influenced feeder cattle. Now is the time to find a Hereford bull to take advantage of the benefits cattlemen are documenting across the country.

Happy Holidays from the AHA!

Day in, day out farmers and ranchers answer the call to care for the land and livestock. This holiday season, we hope you are able to spend time with family and friends.

Hereford Testimonials

Come Home to Hereford | 6X Ranch

Hereford Heterosis – more pounds and less cost. Take advantage of the efficiency, fertility, longevity and docility Hereford has to offer.

Come Home to Hereford | Circle B LLC

Circle B LLC stands as a stellar example of how progressive commercial cattlemen can increase profitability through Hereford’s added heterosis and the baldy advantage. Recognized as the 2023 American Hereford Association Commercial Producer of the Year, Circle B’s F1 cattle reflect the family’s commitment to artfully melding progressive ideas with proven tactics and business savvy with industry tradition. The operation’s use of Hereford genetics pays off in the bull pen, at feeder calf sales, for their repeat buyers and in their budding replacement female market.

Come Home to Hereford | Merritt Ranch

Where 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.

Nebraska Hereford Association Hereford Influence Sale

The Nebraska Hereford Association is excited to offer quality Hereford and Hereford-Influenced genetics on a platform that can meet the needs of buyers at the Burwell Livestock Market in Burwell, Neb. Contact Aaron Friedt – North Central Region for more information.

Kansas Hereford Association Feeder Calf and Female Sale

“If this is available to you, you need to take advantage of it,” Brent Smith, Redfield, Kan.
Adding value to producers’ bottom line is the goal of every Hereford-Influenced sale across the country. Join producers in consigning Hereford and Hereford-Influenced cattle to a sale near you.

Special Hereford Feeder Calf Sale | Cherokee Livestock

“Hereford’s have always had a spot here in Oklahoma,” Jarrid Herrmann, Cherokee, Okla.

With a vision to form a new marketplace for Hereford feeder cattle in Oklahoma, the team at Cherokee Sales Co. is excited to host the Special Hereford Feeder Calf Sale at their facilities in Cherokee, Okla. on April 19.

Mitchell Livestock Market Hereford Influenced Sale

Hereford genetics power the industry’s sought after F1 female and add profitability to Hereford-influenced feeder cattle. Now is the time to find a Hereford bull to take advantage of the benefits cattlemen are documenting across the country.

Photography

Captivating photos are strong marketing tools for the breed to visually showcase breed strengths. The AHA has a library of photos that will be updated throughout the year for use as needed for websites, publications, social media, etc.

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Hereford Program Ads

Adding value to Hereford-influenced cattle through various marketing programs has been a longstanding goal of the AHA. To bring awareness to these programs for commercial producers, utilize the ads below in sale catalogs; state, regional and national publications; state directories; etc.

Artwork

Find and download the high-resolution AHA family of logos here.