S1E677 - E677 Horace Backus: The Pedigree Man Who Earned a Breed’s Trust

For six decades, Horace Backus commanded the auction box, knowing the untold story behind every cow in the ring. Known across the industry as the Dean of Pedigrees, Horace didn't just read the catalog; he knew the generations, the breeders, and the quiet decisions that built the modern Holstein. From the monthly Earlville sales that brought elite genetics to everyday farmers, to the day Pete Heffering bought $66,000 worth of cattle on nothing but a handshake, Horace's voice was the soundtrack of the dairy industry's greatest moments. Listen in as we trace the life of a man whose absolute integrity...