Hereford
Youth enjoy opportunity to learn about genomic tools
An educational conference for youth on genomic and genetic improvement tools was held June 23-26 in Nebraska.
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AHA announces fall 2012 Gold TPR breeders, fall EPDs online
Eighteen dedicated Hereford breeders achieved Gold TPRTM (Total Performance Records) status for fall 2012, according to the American Hereford Association (AHA).
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Jensen named Junior Hereford Herdsman of the Year
At the conclusion of the 2012 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) it was announced that Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan., was voted by his peers to win this year’s Herdsman of the Year title and coveted belt buckle.
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Clanton Hereford junior activities intern
Bailey Clanton, Bucyrus, Kan., has been selected as the 2012 American Hereford Association (AHA) junior activities intern.
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England hired as Hereford Association advertising coordinator
Jessica England, Columbia, Mo., has been selected as the new Hereford Publications Inc. advertising coordinator.
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Mile High Night Sale Surprise HYFA lot keeps on giving
Another $8,752 was raised for Hereford youth during the BuyHereford.com auction March 8. The 20 embryos donated for the 2012 Mile High Night National Hereford Sale in Denver as the surprise lot to benefit the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) were re-sold in six lots after originally purchased by David McMahon, Belle Point Ranch, Ft. Smith, Ark., for $20,000.
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AHA announces 2011 dams, sires of distinction
For 2011, 2,285 Hereford cows from 707 Hereford performance herds in 44 states earned the honor of being named a Dam of Distinction by the American Hereford Association (AHA).
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Kohl Wholesale achieves second CHB million-pound mark
On Jan. 20, Kohl Wholesale, Quincy, Ill., was presented with its second Certified Hereford Beef million-pound achievement by the Certified Hereford Beef LLC Food Service Division.
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National Hereford Feedout proves Hereford efficiency
In the winter of 2010-11, 312 cattle were fed at Fairleigh Feeders, Scott City, Kan., through the National Hereford Feedout.
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Hereford Association adds new EPD
Thanks to Hereford breeders’ commitment to the Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR) Program, the American Hereford Association (AHA) has created a new expected progeny difference (EPD).
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Hereford champions named in Fort Worth
C Chanel’s Nitro 1027 ET won the champion horned bull title at the Fort Worth National Hereford Show Jan. 30 The champion polled bull honors went to STAR Shock Wave 13Y ET.
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- New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice
- Prices for corn and soybeans, five years from now
- Drier weather to give big boost to U.S. corn plantings
- Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade
- What sick day? Farmers take just three a year
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
