Frank Herefords

Frank Herefords A powerful herd that provides proven hardy genetics to producers throughout Montana and beyond.

Frank Herefords is a small herd of registered Hereford cattle in the Stillwater Valley south of Columbus. Austin started building his herd in 2005 with three heifers he bought from Spear Two Herefords in Gillette, WY. Since then the herd has grown through heifer retention and purchases from favorite herds throughout the US and Canada. We select polled and horned genetics based on calving ease, mil

k, and maternal quality and try to build the herd with another philosophy of “grow small, NOT broke.”
Cattle are calved out starting February 15th with the heifers always first in the program. For the first few years we used only natural service for breeding but in recent years we have started more extensive A.I., frozen, and IVF embryo work. This has given us more options to expand some of our genetics with elite bulls such as Golden Oak Outcross 18U, CRR About Time 743, and NJW Hometown 10Y just to name a few. After breeding, the cattle are summered primarily on lease pastures of both dry and irrigated ground throughout the Stillwater Valley and Billings area. When the pairs return home in the fall, bull calves are placed on a creep feed ration to precondition for wintering at Midlands Bull Test then marketed through their sale in April. A few calves will also be selected for the show string where they will exhibit at the NILE in Billings, National Western StockShow in Denver, and Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City. After the return from Rapid City, there are just few short weeks to prepare for the cycle to start all over again.

06/15/2025

Happy Father's day!!

Happy Mother’s Day from Frank Herefords!Today we celebrate the strong, caring, and hardworking moms—and the dedicated bu...
05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from Frank Herefords!
Today we celebrate the strong, caring, and hardworking moms—and the dedicated bull makers who raise champions and shape the future of ranching.
Whether you’re in the pasture or at the heart of the home, we honor your grit, grace, and endless love.

Here’s to the moms and the matriarchs of our herds—thank you for all you do!


How are you recognizing BEEF MONTH? We raise cattle that are Montana tough — just like the generations of ranchers befor...
05/07/2025

How are you recognizing BEEF MONTH?

We raise cattle that are Montana tough — just like the generations of ranchers before us. Our Herefords thrive where others might falter: through harsh winters, hot dry summers, and rugged terrain. They’re built for resilience, longevity, and producing premium beef no matter the conditions.

05/06/2025

The iconic white face of a Hereford isn’t just a pretty mug — it’s the mark of dependable genetics, hearty disposition, and top-notch beef.

Herefords are known for their efficiency on grass, gentle nature, and marbling that makes every cut count. Whether you're stocking your freezer or building a herd, there’s real value behind that beefy face.

Straight from our ranch to your plate — honest cattle, honest beef.

May is Beef Month!At Frank Herefords, we're proud to raise honest, hardworking Hereford cattle that help feed families a...
05/05/2025

May is Beef Month!
At Frank Herefords, we're proud to raise honest, hardworking Hereford cattle that help feed families across Montana and beyond. Quality beef starts at the seedstock level—and that’s where we come in.

Tell me I'm wrong!
04/09/2025

Tell me I'm wrong!

The weather was AMAZING today to run our heifers thru the chute for their pre-breeding shots! Can't believe just 48 hour...
04/05/2025

The weather was AMAZING today to run our heifers thru the chute for their pre-breeding shots! Can't believe just 48 hours ago there was 8 inches of snow on the ground at the ranch!

A huge thank you to all the new and returning bull buyers who attended the Sidwell Ranch - Frank Herefords Bull Sale! We...
04/01/2025

A huge thank you to all the new and returning bull buyers who attended the Sidwell Ranch - Frank Herefords Bull Sale! We truly appreciate your trust in our program and your support means the world to us.

It’s always great to see familiar faces and welcome new ones into the Frank Herefords family. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide you with quality genetics and look forward to seeing how these bulls perform for you.

Wishing you all a successful and productive year ahead!

04/01/2025

Sale report from today in Montana:

Sidwell Ranch and Frank Herefords
9th Annual Production Sale
Columbus, MT

32 bulls averaged $5,281
3 commercial pairs averaged $3,750
12 commercial bred heifers averaged $3,200

Sale top $11,000

Congratulations to the Sidwell and Frank crews on a great day! Be checking hereford.org for a detailed report.

Address

Absarokee, MT

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Frank Herefords posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Frank Herefords:

Shortcuts

Share

Category