“There are no shortcuts in the genetics business,” explained Jim Pullen of Pullen Family Farms during the recent Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium. “Creating competitive genetic progress is not a high-tech, difficult to understand formula. It is created by disciplined data collection on a large scale, accurate ranking of animals, selecting and retaining the best […]

by Angie Stump Denton, Beef Improvement Federation MANHATTAN, Kansas – Craig Ludwig was posthumously presented the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) Pioneer Award June 9 during the group’s annual research symposium online. Robert Williams, American Wagyu Association executive director, presented the award. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of […]

by Angie Stump Denton, Beef Improvement Federation MANHATTAN, Kansas – The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Paul Bennett, Red House, Virginia, the BIF Pioneer Award June 9 during the group’s annual research symposium online. Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association chief operating officer and director of breed improvement, presented the award. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals […]

Cattlemen and researchers from around the world headed to Brookings, S.D., for four days of collaboration and networking during the Beef Improvement Federation’s (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium June 18-21. The 51st annual convention kicked off Tuesday with a young producer symposium followed by the National Association of Animal Breeders Symposium that evening. Wednesday’s […]

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Bruce and Tracey Mershon of Mershon Cattle LLC the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 18 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Brookings, S.D. This national award is presented annually to a producer to recognize their dedication to improving the beef industry at the commercial […]

VanNewkirk BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year from American Hereford Association on Vimeo. Van Newkirk Herefords Names BIF Seedstock Producer of Year LOVELAND, Colorado – The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Van Newkirk Herefords, Oshkosh, Nebraska, the BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year Award June 22 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Loveland, […]

LOVELAND, Colorado – The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Craig Huffhines, Amarillo, Texas, the BIF Pioneer Award June 21 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Loveland, Colorado. The award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of beef cattle, honoring those who have had a major role in acceptance of […]

For 50 years the Beef Improvement Federation has hosted the annual research symposium and convention. The convention serves to facilitate discussion and provide education on current issues facing the beef industry. This week staff members from the American Hereford Association are in attendance at the annual convention. Keep watching our Facebook page and Twitter account […]

BIF Celebrates 50 Years By Lisa Bard, BluePrint Media | BIF Sponsor The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) is celebrating 50 years in 2018. Themed “Elevating the Industry,” the Annual Meeting and Research Symposium is poised not only to celebrate the last 50 years but launch into the next 50. BIF was officially founded in 1968, […]

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Convention and Research Symposium wrapped up the three-day event with an agricultural tour throughout middle Georgia. They concluded the tour with a visit to Innisfail Farm in Madison, Ga. Check out some of the photos from the final leg of the tour below: