1881 American Hereford Association
-
- Business
-
Powered by the American Hereford Association, 1881, has a mission to share stories of the breed’s rich history in the beef industry, connect with the faces behind the bald face and share the progress that has impacted operations across the country. We’ll bring you content that appeals to cattlemen and women of all ages looking to learn more about the breed bringing people home. Come Home to Hereford.
-
Episode 28 | Truth in Marketing
Every state newsletter column John Meents, Jenera, Ohio, penned ended with the sentence, “Make your cattle better today because you have to market them tomorrow,” a sentiment John believed throughout his entire livestock marketing career. Meents had a 21-year career with the American Hereford Association as the Upper Midwest Region field representative. He worked hard to sell animals in the sale ring and privately, offered industry insights for advertising and breeding decisions, and cheered on multiple generations of Hereford breeders. A 2021 Hereford Hall of Merit inductee, John shares about his livestock marketing career in this 1881 episode.
-
Episode 27 | Building a Pipeline of Future Leaders
The inaugural Hereford Seedstock Academy brought together a group of young Hereford enthusiasts eager to learn from industry professionals and Association staff all while building their network. Shayne Wiese, Wiese and Sons Herefords, Manning, Iowa, participated in the 2023 Hereford Seedstock Academy. From the board room to meat retail, from pasture to feedlot and to cutting-edge research in three states, Shayne shares his experience as part of the Academy.
Applications for the 2024 Hereford Seedstock Academy are open and can be found here: https://hereford.org/hereford-seedstock-academy/
-
Episode 26 | Committed to Advancing the Breed
John Loewen, Waukomis, Okla., got his start in the Hereford breed after receiving his first registered female as a wedding gift from his father-in-law and long-time Hereford breeder, Harold V. Hunter. John and his wife, Mona, now operate the ranch and have stayed true to raising cattle that fit the need of the beef industry. Tune in as John shares about his commitment to advancing the Hereford breed.
-
Episode 25 | Taking Charge
With a clear vision and passion for the Hereford breed, Wyatt Agar, Thermopolis, Wyo., began his tenure in October, as the newly elected president of the American Hereford Association. With deep roots in the breed, Wyatt is eager to continue building upon the momentum the Hereford breed has garnered as a key component to the commercial industry.
-
Episode 24 | Delivering High Quality Beef Through Quality Cattle Care
Beginning in the late ‘70s, the Beef Quality Assurance program has changed over time to serve as an educational resource for producers while having a positive impact on the beef industry. Dan Kniffen, Ph.D., Penn State assistant professor of animal science, and Josh White, NCBA senior executive director for producer education and sustainability, join the podcast to discuss how the BQA program has evolved and how the program has made progress.
To learn more about the BQA program, visit bqa.org -
Episode 23 | Building the Foundation
Guy Colyer, a respected cowman who built the foundation for a successful operation alongside his wife, Sherry, started his registered herd as a 4-H project while growing up on his family’s commercial Hereford ranch. A former AHA board member and Hereford Hall of Fame inductee, Guy, shares the history of Colyer Herefords in this episode of 1881.