Beef purchasers are seeking a product that is affordable, high-quality and sustainably raised. To balance producer needs with consumer demands, the American Hereford Association is optimizing research projects to identify animals that improve economic and environmental sustainability and deliver superior quality beef...
Better genetics are quickly becoming the hero to developing sustainable, efficient cattle herds. For instance, ten years ago, the American Hereford Association began using an evolved version of conventional EPDs called “Genomic-Enhanced EPDs” to aid in better cattle breeding decisions. As cattle prod...
A shared sense of optimism echoed in the hallways at the American Hereford Association’s annual meeting in Kansas City: It’s an exciting time to be in the Hereford business. In 2021, the breed experienced notable growth and increased use of Hereford genetics in the commercial industry.
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Understanding what motivates consumers, especially in 2020, requires complex research and analysis. Anne-Marie Roerink is a food researcher who has conducted “The Power of Meat” study for more than a decade. Before grocery store shelves were laid bare in the early days of the ongoing pandemic, she released findings from an annual study on meat-case trends and consumer behavior. She recen
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While bull sale season wraps up across the country, marketing efforts remain through the year. Cattle producers who work year-round to set their animals up for success, through nutrition management, for example, strive for the best possible outcome
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Yokes Fresh Market was recently honored by Certified Hereford Beef for their dedication to the Certified Hereford Beef brand. Yokes was one of five business to get the award. CHB says Yoke’s Fresh Market has consistently been a top volume retailer for Certified Hereford Beef, marketing and promoting the brand. The employee-owned, ret...
A Nevada herdsman was honored as the 2017 Hereford Herdsman of the Year at the 2017 National Western Stock Show in Denver.
Jeremy Reno, oddly from Orovada, Nev. was selected by his peers to receive the award, something he called humbling.
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