American Hereford Association

Kansas City — where the breed gathers each fall.

Join fellow Hereford breeders and industry partners in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 23–25, for Stamped for More, the American Hereford Association's Educational Forum and Annual Membership Meeting.

Connect with fellow cattlemen at the trade show, take in educational sessions, celebrate breed leaders and have a voice in the Association’s future as three new members are elected to the AHA Board of Directors.

Find event details here -- https://bit.ly/AHA_AM26

Conversations from the Hereford Masters in Madison 🎙️

In this special three-part series of 1881, host Shane Bedwell sat down with the judges from the 2026 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo to talk about one of the breeds most iconic events of the summer. Hear from each show's judges in this series and get their perspective from their time on the green.

Listen to all three episodes here -- https://bit.ly/1881_AHA

The August Baldy Advantage has arrived. 📭

This issue spotlights the Queen of Cow Country, the tiger stripe female, and the role Hereford genetics play in improving fertility, longevity and profitability in commercial cow herds. Plus, you'll find current market insights and practical information to help you make informed decisions this fall.

Read the issue here -- https://bit.ly/August_BA26

Muscle ahead 🥩

Changes in assessing total red meat yield will transform the industry.

Read the full article from the July Hereford World here -- https://bit.ly/MuscleAhead

The traits that keep a cow herd working.

Learn more here — hereford.org/stamped

A well deserved retirement after three decades of service.

Accuracy serves as currency for breed associations, and Stacy Sanders’ nearly three decades of service helped Herefords cash in. With his expertise in his role as director of records, Sanders bolstered performance data and its predictions, ensured pedigrees were correct and piloted new programs to help producers’ record keeping.

Congratulations, Stacy!

Read more about his service to the Association here -- https://bit.ly/Sanders_Retires

Rooted in freedom. Grounded in tradition.

For 250 years, American agriculture has helped shape this nation, and Hereford cattle have long been part of that story. Here's to the people, the purpose and the promise of the next generation.

Happy Independence Day, 🇺🇸

Welcome to !

Riley Coates, a Baldwin City, Kan., native, joined the AHA records team as a customer service representative June 15. Coates graduated from Kansas State University in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and industry.

In her role with the Association, Coates will communicate with Hereford breeders, help resolve questions and interpret discrepancies, while maintaining accurate records and promoting participation in AHA programs and services.

Learn more about Coates here -- https://bit.ly/Coates_AHA