Diane Meyer joins the Hereford Publications Inc. team as the new Hereford World editor. She replaces Julie Mais, who has been with the Association for more than three years. Diane brings a combination of industry knowledge and producer communications experience to the role.

Diane grew up on a small ranch in St. Helena, Calif., where her family also had a vineyard on their property. She was a member of her local 4-H and FFA organizations and showed hogs.

She attended California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, graduating in 2016 with a degree in animal science and minors in agribusiness and agricultural communications. Diane continued her education at Texas Tech University, where she earned a master’s in agricultural communications in December 2017. Her thesis research identified influencing factors on the gluten-free diet’s rise in popularity.

Diane was the producer communications intern for supply development at Certified Angus Beef in the fall of 2017. In this role she wrote feature stories, news releases, columns and blogs, and photographed supplemental materials for digital and print media.

As a graduate research assistant for the Texas Tech Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, Diane wrote research papers for academic journals and assisted instructors grading and editing research articles, blogs and infographics.

“I am excited to join the Hereford team, and I am honored to have the opportunity to work for this reputable organization,” Diane says. “I look forward to growing with the Association and connecting with all members of the Hereford community to work together in promoting the breed.”

Diane started at American Hereford Association (AHA) headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., May 22, and assisted with the final production of the July Hereford World.

“We look forward to welcoming a talented young lady to take over the editor responsibilities for the Hereford World,” says Joe Rickabaugh, AHA director of seedstock marketing and field staff. “Diane has been a featured writer in various agricultural publications, and we feel fortunate to have someone of her caliber join the AHA team.”