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Register Now For 2023 BIF Symposium

Registration is now open for the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention. This year’s event will be hosted July 3-6 in Calgary, Canada. The deadline for early registration is February 28. Attendees can save $50 (U.S) by registering early. Registration includes a student and media option. Online registration is…

Save $50 and Register by February 28 for 2023 BIF Research Symposium and Convention

Early registration deadline for the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention is Tuesday, February 28. Attendees can save $50 by pre-registering. Student and media options are available. Online registration is available at BIFSymposium.com. This year’s event will be hosted be hosted July 3-6 in Calgary, Canada. The…

2023 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention Program Announced

Make plans now to attend the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention that will be hosted July 3-6 in Calgary, Canada. The BIF Symposium features two and one-half days of educational programming with focused on this year’s theme “Precision Breeding.” Monday, July 3, kicks off with the…

BIF Selects New Board, Officers

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) announced new directors and officers June 3 during the group’s annual symposium in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Joe Epperly, Albion, Nebraska, was introduced as the 2022-23 BIF president during the Friday awards luncheon. Kevin Shultz, Haviland, Kansas, is the new vice president. Directors reelected to…

Catalyst For Progress

BIF President Matt Perrier Leads Both BIF And Dalebanks Angus With Professionalism, Forward Thinking And Perseverance Fifth generation cattle rancher Matt Perrier grew up in the picturesque Kansas Flint Hills near Eureka. As part owner and manager of Dalebanks Angus he strives to provide genetics to commercial cow-calf and seedstock…

Save $50 and Register by May 4

MANHATTAN, KAN. – Tomorrow, May 4, is the early registration deadline for the 2022 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention. This year’s event will be hosted June 1-4 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Attendees can save $50 by pre-registering. Registration includes a student and media option, as well…

Register Now for 2022 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention

Registration is now open for the 2022 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention. This year’s event will be hosted June 1-4 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The deadline for early registration is May 4. Attendees can save $50 by pre-registering. Registration includes a student and media option, as…

eBEEF Team Presented BIF Ambassador Award

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented the eBEEF Team the BIF Ambassador Award on June 23 during its annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. The eBeef Team consists of Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky; Dr. Jared Decker, University of Missouri; Dr. Megan Rolf, Kansas State University; Dr….

Mueller Wins Baker/Cundiff Award

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented the Baker/Cundiff Award to Maci Mueller, Davis, California, June 24 during the group’s symposium and annual convention in Des Moines, Iowa. The annual Frank Baker/Larry Cundiff Beef Improvement Essay Contest for graduate students provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding student research and competitive writing…

Hinrichsen, Franco Win BIF’s Roy Wallace Scholarship

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented the Roy A. Wallace Memorial Scholarships to Eva Hinrichsen and Gessica Franco June 23 during the group’s Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted in Des Moines, Iowa. These scholarships were established to encourage young men and women interested in beef improvement to pursue those…

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