Cody Pieper

Cody Pieper is a Hereford cattle breeder based in Palco, KS, serving Republic County and the Smoky Hills near Hays. With over fifteen years of experience as an American Hereford Association member, he maintains his herd to association standards and third-party health testing. What started as a modest hobby farm in the early 2000s has become a source of foundation stock for area ranchers.

Each calf is raised on open pasture, receiving daily handling that encourages calm dispositions and smooth transitions to new environments. His balanced feeding program and seasonal pasture rotation support longevity and maternal reliability. Pieper’s lineage includes champions in regional fairs, reflecting attention to structural soundness and breed type through selective breeding. With personal involvement in every calving season, he emphasizes low-stress handling and transparent communication with buyers. He attends annual livestock conferences to integrate new research on nutrition and herd health into his program.