1881

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 c...

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 definit...

Dr. Todd Bilby, Director of Dairy Technical Sales, Merck Animal Health, joins this episode to dive into the benefits of estrus synchronization in both cows and heifers bred through AI or natural service. Advantages include shortening the calving interval to increase pounds of beef at weaning and to improve replacement heifer fertility. Learn more about these benefits as well as the use of hormones...

At the American Hereford Association educational forum, Dr. J R Tait, NEOGEN Genomics presented the next step in genomic advancement for the breed and industry. In this 1881 episode, learn about the history and future of genomics with InfiniSEEK™.

At the American Hereford Association Educational Forum and Annual Meeting, the 2022-2027 strategic plan was unveiled. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the direction of the Hereford breed over the next five years with guest, Kevin Ochsner. 

The Hereford Feedout Programs have experienced tremendous growth and are proving to be valuable for producers. Lee Mayo, HRC Feed Yards, Inc., joins this episode of 1881 to share about the programs and the importance of the data collected. Preparations are underway for the 2023 Hereford Feedout Program and NJHA Fed Steer Shootout, tune in to learn more about the programs.

A familiar voice to the livestock industry, passionate Hereford breeder and 2021 Hereford Hall of Merit inductee, Jim Birdwell joins the podcast to share about his career as an auctioneer. 

The Hereford breed is known for its rich history in the beef industry. On this episode, Craig Huffhines, former American Hereford Association executive vice president recounts the growth of the breed and Certified Hereford Beef during his time with the association, and looks toward the future of Hereford research with the announcement of the cooperative research agreement with Colorado State Unive...

After a banner week in Louisville, Ky., for the Junior National Hereford Expo, Shane Bedwell was joined by the chairmen of the National Junior Hereford Association and American Hereford Association. Noah Benedict and Bruce Everhart highlight the future of the breed in this episode focused on Hereford youth. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.  

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. 

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.

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.