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Shreene Johnson
| Mar 31, 2026
We recently attended the 2026 Texas Treasure Sale. The sale used Hired Hand Live for internet viewing and bidding. Check out how the internet influenced bidding, plus view photos from the event.
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Holly Peacock
| Mar 16, 2026
We recently attended the 2026 Texas Longhorn Legacy Sale. The sale utilized Hired Hand Live for the internet viewing and bidding for its sale. Check out how the internet influenced bidding plus view photos from the event.
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Shreene Johnson
| Mar 03, 2026
From barrel racing bloodlines to elite Texas Longhorn genetics, Brittany Fellows of Broken Oak Ranch shares how a bold rebrand, disciplined breeding philosophy, and smart digital tools are shaping one of Texas’s most exciting emerging programs.
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Shreene Johnson
| Feb 24, 2026
For 30 years, The Longhorn Project at NASA’s Johnson Space Center has connected youth to agriculture, science, and Texas Longhorns. Andrea Wilson shares how this one-of-a-kind program inspires students, builds leadership, and preserves ranching heritage through hands-on learning and digital tools.
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Shreene Johnson
| Feb 17, 2026
From ancient leadership principles to modern cattle genetics, Jeremy Townley of Stark Ranch shares how discipline, mentorship, and smart technology are shaping one of North Texas’s fastest-rising Texas Longhorn programs.
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Shreene Johnson
| Feb 10, 2026
From muddy boots to powerhouse bloodlines, Austin and Heather Cravens of Big Creek Longhorns share how faith, family, and smart digital tools are shaping their registered Texas Longhorn breeding program in Oklahoma.
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Shreene Johnson
| Feb 03, 2026
Siesta Q Ranch is more than a breeding program — it’s a promise kept. Daniel shares how honoring his father’s dream, building quality cattle, and using Hired Hand’s pedigree-powered website are shaping a growing Texas Longhorn operation in East Texas.
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Shreene Johnson
| Jan 27, 2026
From first-generation ranching in Idaho to building a registered Texas Longhorn herd, Tony & Monica Rosen of Dirtbag Ranch share how grit, patience, and Hired Hand’s pedigree-powered website are helping grow a modern breeding program and connect with fellow breeders nationwide.
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Molly Clubb
| Jan 20, 2026
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we sit down with Shawn Sayre of S-A Longhorns to explore nearly five decades of Texas Longhorn history, family tradition, and thoughtful herd building. From the early days of B&C Longhorn Ranch and the Show Me Longhorn Sale to today’s black-and-white breeding philosophy at S-A, Shawn shares firsthand perspective on how the breed has evolved — and what truly endures.
This conversation touches on legacy, land stewardship, rotational grazing, intentional genetics, and the importance of pairing time-honored ranching values with modern tools. It’s a warm, reflective look at what it means to build a program rooted in grit, family, and respect for the past while preparing for the future.
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Holly Peacock
| Jan 19, 2026
We recently attended the 2026 Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic. The sale utilized Hired Hand Live for the internet viewing and bidding for its sale. Check out how the internet influenced bidding plus view photos from the event.
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Shreene Johnson
| Jan 06, 2026
Nancy Dunn shares 35+ years of breeding wisdom, from her Alabama farm roots to building elite “total package” Longhorns known for balance, maternal power, and record horn. After a long health battle, she’s back in the breed she loves, urging new breeders to see cattle in person, avoid trends, and build herds around their own goals.
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Molly Clubb
| Jan 01, 2026
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, highlights the power of clarity and simplicity in design. This blog explores what the color represents and how breeders can use its meaning to refresh their website, branding, and digital marketing in 2026.
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Holly Peacock
| Dec 29, 2025
It's that time of year for the Hired Hand Live End-of-Year Recap. It’s our chance to step back, look at the data, and celebrate the breeders, buyers, and animals that made the past year unforgettable. If you consigned, bid, hosted, or even just watched a sale in 2025, you were part of a record-breaking year for the Longhorn industry. Let’s break it down.
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Shreene Johnson
| Dec 23, 2025
Every year, we dig into thousands of data points from across the Hired Hand-powered network — every website, every animal, every click — to uncover what’s trending in breeding, marketing, and livestock visibility. The 2025 results are in, and they tell a story of consistency, innovation, and serious growth across the pasture (and beyond).
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Shreene Johnson
| Dec 16, 2025
The 2025 NLFR season crowned two unforgettable champions: Danielle Mershon’s homebred heifer “Heads, I Win” and the powerhouse bull M7 Double Jack from the partnership of Jeffrey Wilson and Jimmy Jones. Their stories highlight the heart, grit, and breeding strategy behind today’s top Texas Longhorn programs—and the pedigree-powered tools helping them shine.
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Shreene Johnson
| Dec 09, 2025
Former MLB pitcher Ross Ohlendorf shares how Rocking O Longhorns grew from a childhood family project into a leading Texas program known for beauty, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Discover his breeding philosophy, favorite cows, mentorship influences, and how Hired Hand tools support his marketing and herd management.
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Shreene Johnson
| Dec 03, 2025
Stacey Schumacher of Schumacher Cattle shares how Hired Hand’s pedigree-powered websites transformed her ranch’s marketing — from early online adoption to the viral “Hey Scott” videos that educate and entertain. Discover how this Texas breeder blends tradition, tech, and storytelling to build her brand and her herd.
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Shreene Johnson
| Dec 03, 2025
Brad and McKenna Weick of Weick’s Registered Longhorns are building a Michigan-based program rooted in mentorship, structural correctness, and a quality-over-quantity mindset. Learn how this young, passionate family shifted from beef plans to the show ring—and how their Hired Hand website helps them plan pedigrees and grow their brand.
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Molly Clubb
| Dec 01, 2025
Jones Law Firm in Cedar Falls, Iowa, launches a new custom website powered by Hired Hand. Explore their business, health, and real estate law services today.
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Molly Clubb
| Nov 24, 2025
Worthewaite Farm in Weare, New Hampshire raises Registered Texas Longhorns with purpose and care. Explore their new Hired Hand-powered website today!
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