1881

Part 3 | The Hereford Masters in Madison

1881 traveled to Madison, Wis., for the 2026 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). In this three-part series, Shane Bedwell sat down with the judges of the Mast

Part 2 | The Hereford Masters in Madison

1881 traveled to Madison, Wis., for the 2026 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE). In this three-part series, Shane Bedwell sits down with the judges of the Her

Part 1 | The Hereford Masters in Madison

1881 travels to Madison, Wis., for the 2026 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo. In this three-part series, Shane Bedwell sits down with the judges of the Masters in

Episode 44 | An Eye for Livestock

In this episode of 1881, Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., shares the story behind his lifelong passion for the livestock industry and the experiences that led him to the Herefor

Episode 43 | Building on Commercial Momentum

In this episode of 1881, Justin Miller, the American Hereford Association’s new director of commercial programs visits with Shane Bedwell. The conversation highlights Mil

Episode 42 | A Lifetime in the Breed

In this episode of 1881, Bill Ashe of Selmer, Tenn., shares the story of building a registered Hereford herd from scratch in 1963 and the decades of leadership that follo

Episode 41 | Stocking for Resilience

In this episode of 1881, Noble Research Institute regenerative ranching advisors Charles Rohla and Devlon Ford join Shane Bedwell to break down research-proven strategies

Episode 40 | The Front Liners

In this episode of 1881, Shane Bedwell sits down with members of the American Hereford Association Records department, the team on the front lines of registrations, trans

Episode 39 | Leading the Breed

In this episode of 1881, Shane Bedwell sits down with Austin Snedden, a fifth-generation California rancher and newly elected chairman of the American Hereford Associatio

Episode 38 | A New Partner in DNA Testing

In this episode, American Hereford Association (AHA) Executive Vice President Jack Ward joins host Shane Bedwell to discuss the Association’s new DNA testing partner. The

Episode 37 | A Global Gathering

Mark your calendars for an event that celebrates the heart of the Hereford breed. The American Hereford Association is proud to host the 2025 World Hereford Conference, f

Episode 36 | The Regenerative Cow

What makes a cow truly fit for a regenerative ranching system? In this episode of 1881, we visit with Hugh Aljoe of the Noble Research Institute to dive into the traits o

Episode 35 | A New Chapter in Seedstock Marketing

An episode packed with information – Kane Aegerter, the newly appointed Director of Seedstock Marketing for the American Hereford Association, joins host Shane Bedwell on

Episode 34 | Guiding the Hereford Breed

On the final 1881 episode of the year, we’re honored to welcome Chad Breeding, a lifelong Miami, Texas, resident and the newly elected chairman of the American Hereford A

Episode 33 | Doing More

Tune in to this episode of the 1881 podcast as we visit with Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches, Outreach, and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute. Learn how the NR

Epsiode 32 | All About Beef

This episode of the 1881 Podcast is truly 'all about the beef' as we welcome Dr. Shawn Baker, renowned author of The Carnivore Diet and advocate for the carnivore lifesty

Episode 31 | In the Field

A resource for breeders and commercial cattlemen – the AHA field staff cover the United states promoting Hereford genetics. Tune into this episode of 1881 to meet the tea

Episode 30 | Heritage & History

The Hereford breed is known for its heritage and history in the beef industry. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) has played a crucial role in shaping the le

Episode 29 | Herefords in the Sandhills

What started as a 4-H project in Redmond, Oregon, grew Denny Hoffman into a herdsman, manager and now owner of Hoffman Herefords in Thedford, Nebraska. With more than 60

Episode 28 | Truth in Marketing

Every state newsletter column John Meents, Jenera, Ohio, penned ended with the sentence, “Make your cattle better today because you have to market them tomorrow,” a senti