The Wisconsin Hereford Association congratulates Marie Prodell, of MKP Cattle Company, Algoma, WI on being selected as the 2024 National Hereford Queen! Marie was crowned as National Hereford Queen on October 22, at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, MO. Marie will represent the Hereford breed at shows, sales, and events across the nation. The National Hereford Queen program is sponsored by the National Hereford Women organization. Marie is currently serving as the 2023 Wisconsin Hereford Queen and is the President of the Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association. Marie is the daughter of WHA members Shawn and Jenny Prodell. Marie was crowned by 2023 National Hereford Queen Madison Katzenberger, of Plum River Ranch, Monroe, WI. Thank you Marie for representing the state of Wisconsin in 2024, and the Hereford Breed, and best wishes as you begin your reign as the National Hereford Queen!
2023 National Hereford Queen Madison Katzenberger of Plum River Ranch, Monroe, WI at the North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky. The Wisconsin Hereford Association thanks Madison for representing the Hereford Cattle Industry and Wisconsin Herefords at shows, sales, and events across the United States!
The Wisconsin Hereford Association congratulates Madison Katzenberger, of Plum River Ranch,
Monroe, WI on being selected as the 2023 National Hereford Queen!
Madison was crowned as National Hereford Queen on October 23, at the American Royal Livestock
Show in Kansas City, MO.
Madison will represent the Hereford breed at shows, sales, and events across the nation. The
National Hereford Queen program is sponsored by the National Hereford Women organization.
Madison is currently serving as the 2022 Wisconsin Hereford Queen and is the President of the
Wisconsin Junior Hereford Association.
Madison is the daughter of WHA members Eric and Rosie Katzenberger. Thank you Madison for
representing the state of Wisconsin and the Hereford Breed, and best wishes as
you begin your reign as the National Hereford Queen!
Photo credit: National Junior
Hereford Association
Special Note:
Four Wisconsin Hereford Queens have also earned the honor and title of National Hereford Queen
Katy Beckett (1988) was the National Hereford Queen in 1989
Annah Dobson (2016) was the National Hereford Queen in 2017
Madison Katzenberger (2022) was the National Hereford Queen in 2023
Marie Prodell (2023) was the National Hereford Queen in 2024
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2023 - Marie Prodell