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Up and coming JMF Herefords and SimAngus tell their story this winter

Andrea Johnson
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021 Updated Nov 19, 2021

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JMF Herefords and SimAngus includes Jared, Makayla, Jaelyn, Tayton, Ty and Emerson. Submitted photo.

Hickok 15X is a foundation sire at JMF. Hickok has a deep influence in their Hereford program and has many daughters at work in the herd today. Submitted photo.

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Andrea Johnson

HOLLOWAY, Minn. – Welcome to the next generation of commercial seedstock producers!

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