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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.

Episode 22 | A Superior Eating Experience

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.  

Episode 21 | Marketing Success

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. 

Episode 20 | Young Sires. Real World Setting.

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. 

Episode 19 | Producer Focused

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.  

Episode 18 | Continuing the Tradition

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. 

Episode 17 | An Impressive Year

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. 
 
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