Bigger in Texas

Hunting enterprises are a big part of many cattle operations in Texas. by Sara Gugelmeyer Ranching in Texas, or anywhere for that matter, often means more than just cattle. By integrating hunting and cattle, many ranchers are able to gain revenue, reduce waste and improve their rangeland. Extension specialists agree, hunting and cattle operations complement each other well. After all, …

U.S. Herefords Travel to Kazakhstan

Dinara Ranch imports first U.S. beef cattle — Herefords. by Angie Stump Denton June 22 a jumbo jet full of Herefords left Chicago O’Hare International Airport destined for Kazakhstan, in Central Asia. It was an historic event; the group was the first U.S. beef cattle to be imported to Kazakhstan. Traveling with the cattle were Mark McClintock, manager of Rocking …

The People Behind the Campaign

In March, Chris Stephens and I traveled to Winona, Miss., to celebrate the life of the late Bill Ellard. This was my first visit to EE Ranches in Mississippi, and as I spent the weekend with Bill’s family and closest friends, listening to the many stories, some dating back to Bill’s childhood, it became very evident to me just how …

Whitehead, Hamman Honored at Ft. Worth Hereford Show

Two hundred thirty-two head of Herefords competed for champion honors at the Ft. Worth National Hereford Show in Texas Feb. 2. The horned show was dedicated to Loyd Whitehead, San Angelo, Texas, and Eva Hamman, Jacksboro, Texas, was the polled show honoree. Judge Murray Andrews, Moose Jaw, Sask., selected C Reno 6142 ET to win the horned bull show. Colyer …

Boots and Brew II Features Youth

$123,075 raised to benefit Hereford youth. Hereford enthusiasts celebrated Hereford youth on Oct. 30 in Kansas City at the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) Boots and Brew II reception during the Annual Meeting. During the event it was announced that a $100,000 gift has been given to the capital endowment campaign and this generous gift brings HYFA one step …

Hereford Youth Awarded $24,750 in Scholarships

National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members were awarded nearly $25,000 in scholarships from the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) Oct. 31, 2009, during the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting in Kansas City. [READ FULL ARTICLE]