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44 Farms Named BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognized 44 Farms, Cameron, Texas, as the BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year on July 5 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This national award is presented annually to a producer to recognize their dedication to improving the beef industry at…

Bolduc Presented BIF Pioneer Award

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented David Bolduc, Stavely, Alberta, Canada, the BIF Pioneer Award July 5 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of beef cattle, honoring those who have had a major…

Smith Presented BIF Ambassador Award

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Troy Smith the BIF Ambassador Award July 4 during the group’s annual symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This award is presented annually by BIF to a team or member of the media for his or her efforts in spreading the BIF message and its…

McGrath Presented Continuing Service Award

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Sean McGrath, Vermilion, Alberta, Canada, a BIF Continuing Service Award July 4 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking at BIF…

Holmquist Presented Continuing Service Award

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Bruce Holmquist, Kinistino, Saskatchewan, Canada, a BIF Continuing Service Award July 4 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking at…

Bormann Presented Continuing Service Award

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Jennifer Bormann, Manhattan, Kansas, a BIF Continuing Service Award July 4 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking at BIF…

Douglas Lake Cattle Co. Named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Douglas Lake Cattle Company, Douglas Lake, British Columbia, Canada, the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award July 4 during the group’s annual research symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This national award is presented annually to a producer to recognize their dedication to improving…

Elliott, Giess Win BIF’s Roy Wallace Scholarship

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented the Roy A. Wallace Memorial Scholarships to Logan Elliott and Lane Giess July 3 during the group’s Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. These scholarships were established to encourage young men and women interested in beef improvement…

Dressler Wins Baker/Cundiff Honors

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented the 2023 Baker/Cundiff Award to Elizabeth Dressler, Berryton, Kansas, July 3 during the group’s annual symposium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The annual Frank Baker/Larry Cundiff Beef Improvement Essay Contest for graduate students provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding student research and competitive writing in…

Visionary Leader

For a decade Joe Epperly has served BIF with a hands-on work ethic and a can-do attitude. Growing up in Virginia, Joe Epperly was involved in agriculture and specifically the livestock industry since he could walk. His passion for the industry, unmatched work ethic and ability to listen and lead…

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