1881
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.
Episodes

Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Episode 7 | An Industry Prospective
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Involved in multiple segments of the beef industry and vice president of the AHA, Bill Goehring shares insight on a variety of topics impacting cattlemen and women. Hear his story and thoughts about the industry moving forward on this episode of 1881.

Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Episode 6 | Beef Industry Technology
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
The history of artificial insemination, the future of technology, and the role of Hereford genetics in the beef industry are discussed in this episode of 1881. Hear from Cody Sankey, Genex, and Aaron Arnett, ST Genetics, as they discuss a range of topics important to the industry.

Tuesday May 31, 2022
Episode 5 | Taste the Tradition
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
To celebrate beef month, Shane Bedwell visits with Bill Esch, Hen House, and Amari Seiferman, Certified Hereford Beef, to discuss the history of CHB on this episode of 1881. Tune in to hear a unique perspective on the brand and a look into the future.

Friday Apr 29, 2022
Episode 4 | A Hereford Story
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
With an unwavering passion for the Hereford breed and the beef cattle industry, Glen Klippenstein created a life bettering both. An inductee into the American Hereford Association Hall of Fame in 2005, and former American Polled Hereford Association chairman, Glen shares stories from his life and the history of the Hereford breed in this episode of 1881.

Friday Apr 01, 2022
Episode 3 | Line 1 Tradition
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
In the late 1940s, Holden Herefords and Cooper Herefords Line 1 programs were established to increase the predictability of their herds. Tune in to hear about the Line 1 tradition that continues today with guests Jack Holden, Valier, Mont., and Mark Cooper, Willow Creek, Mont.

Friday Mar 04, 2022
Episode 2 | Think Maternal. Think Hereford.
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
There is no doubt the baldy female is sought after by cattlemen and women to add maternal efficiency to their herd. The baldy female has done just that for our next 1881 guest, Anton Hermes. Tune in to hear the impact Hereford genetics are having on this cow herd located in Limon, Colo.

Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Episode 1 | The Brand
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
On our first episode of 1881, host Shane Bedwell visits with Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. Listeners will get a behind the scenes look at how Jack and Shane both landed their careers with the AHA, the history behind the name 1881 and a brief look at where the AHA is headed.

American Hereford Association
The American Hereford Association, with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., is one of the largest U.S. beef breed associations. The not-for-profit organization along with its subsidiaries — Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC, Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) and American Beef Records Association (ABRA) — provides programs and services for its members and their customers, while promoting the Hereford breed and supporting education, youth and research.