On the final 1881 episode of the year, we’re honored to welcome Chad Breeding, a lifelong Miami, Texas, resident and the newly elected chairman of the American Hereford Association board. Chad reflects on his family’s rich legacy with the Hereford breed, shaped by generations of ranching and leadership, and shares his vision for the year ahead.
Tune in to this episode of the 1881 podcast as we visit with Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches, Outreach, and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute. Learn how the NRI’s innovative approach to ‘doing more with what you have’ is helping farmers and researchers. Visit the Noble Research Institute here: https://www.noble.org/
This episode of the 1881 Podcast is truly 'all about the beef' as we welcome Dr. Shawn Baker, renowned author of The Carnivore Diet and advocate for the carnivore lifestyle. Dr. Baker has thrived on this diet for years, and he joins us to dive deep into its benefits and the essential role beef plays in nutrition. Tune in to discover more about the power of beef in your diet and the essential role farmers and ranchers play in raising this nutritious staple.
A resource for breeders and commercial cattlemen – the AHA field staff cover the United states promoting Hereford genetics. Tune into this episode of 1881 to meet the team, learn about their industry backgrounds, and find out how they can assist your operation.
The Hereford breed is known for its heritage and history in the beef industry. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) has played a crucial role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow by fostering the development of junior members. Each summer, the NJHA's hallmark event is the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). On this episode of 1881, Mike Simpson and Bonnie Coley-Malir share the storied history of the junior Hereford programs, culminating in the inception of the JNHE in 2000. As you journey to Grand Island, Neb., for the Grand Daddy of 'Em All, tune in to relive the proud heritage of the Hereford breed.
What started as a 4-H project in Redmond, Oregon, grew Denny Hoffman into a herdsman, manager and now owner of Hoffman Herefords in Thedford, Nebraska. With more than 60 years of involvement in the breed, Denny began the early part of his career as a herdsman for Stone Herefords, Hermiston, Oregon. On a courageous leap of faith, Denny moved the family operation from California to Nebraska in order to grow and sustain the business for the next generation. A 2019 Hall of Fame inductee, Denny shares his history with the Hereford breed in this episode of 1881.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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
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.
Former chef turned center of the plate specialist, Colin Campbell, National Beef Packing Company Regional Marketing Manager, joins the podcast as we celebrate beef month. In this episode, hear firsthand how Certified Hereford Beef is marketed and the superior eating experience drawing consumers to the brand.
Hereford-influenced feeder cattle sales are proving to be a valuable tool for cattlemen to market their genetics. Jarrid Herrmann, Cherokee Sales Co. and Mitchell Livestock Marketing owner, joins the podcast to discuss his upbringing in the industry, shares the recent success of the Hereford-influenced sale held in Cherokee, Okla., and offers insight to producers looking to market their cattle.
Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb., has been instrumental to the Hereford breed through the National Reference Sire Program. A fourth-generation rancher, Douglas Olsen, joins the podcast to share more about Olsen Ranches, giving listeners a deeper understanding of the NRSP.
The American Hereford Association offers producers a wide variety of resources and tools to assist with their operations. In this episode, Stacy Sanders, director of records; Trey Befort, director of commercial programs; and Joe Rickabaugh, director of seedstock marketing, join Shane Bedwell, chief operating officer and director of breed improvement, to discuss how the AHA can assist members and commercial producers. From MyHerd search features to commercial and seedstock marketing, this episode offers valuable information for listeners.
During two dynamic weeks in January — Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show — cattlemen and women exhibited Hereford genetics drawing a crowd of those seeking genetics to propel their programs forward. Tune in as Jack Ward and Shane Bedwell dive into the success of the beginning of 2023 and look ahead to continuing the tradition of the breed.
We are ending the year the way we started it. Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president, was our first guest on the podcast and he joins Shane Bedwell to wrap up 2022. In this episode, Jack and Shane reflect on the impact the Hereford breed had on the industry this year and discuss what 2023 will bring. To submit names or topics for the podcast, click here -- https://forms.gle/qcxm9UMN9NLZWqm17
The season of giving has arrived for the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. Amy Cowan, Director of Youth Activities and Foundation, shares about the work the foundation does to further scholarship, education, leadership, and research. Tune in to learn more about the foundation and its work to advance the breed.
Concluding the coverage of the American Hereford Association educational forum, Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., Director of AgNext, Colorado State University, joins the podcast. Current Hereford research initiatives further leverage the Hereford breed’s strengths to serve the evolving beef industry and the next generation of consumers. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the broader definition of sustainability and how it applies to animal agriculture.