News and Announcements
Mushrush Presented Continuing Service Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Joe Mushrush of Strong City, Kansas, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 11 during the group’s annual research symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking at…
Rhinehart Presented Continuing Service Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Justin Rhinehart from Columbia, Tennessee, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 11 during the group’s annual research symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking at BIF…
Clark Presented Continuing Service Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Tommy Clark, Culpeper, Virginia, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 11 during the group’s annual research symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking at BIF conventions,…
Madinger Presented BIF Ambassador Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Scarlett Hagins Madinger the BIF Ambassador Award June 11 during the group’s annual symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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…
Tarochione, Talley Win BIF’s Roy Wallace Scholarship
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Roy A. Wallace Memorial Scholarships to Audrey Tarochione and Sam Talley June 10 during the group’s Annual Research Symposium and Convention hosted in Knoxville, Tennessee. These scholarships were established to encourage young men and women interested in beef improvement to pursue those interests as…
Zayas, Lakamp Win Baker/Cundiff Honors
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented 2024 Baker/Cundiff Awards to Gabriel Zayas, Ponce, Puerto Rico, and Andrew Lakamp, New Berlin, Illinois, June 10 during the group’s annual symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The annual Frank Baker/Larry Cundiff Beef Improvement Essay Contest for graduate students provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding student…
Building Better Cattle
BIF President Kevin Schultz has a love for family, farming and breeding cattle. With a sincere passion for breeding cattle, sixth generation cattle producer and first generation seedstock producer Kevin Schultz says he dreams about making cattle better for his customers. Sandhill Farms, located in Haviland, Kansas, is a seven-generation,…
Plan to attend BIF Tour
There are still seats available on the post BIF Symposium tour scheduled for Thursday, June 13. If your schedule permits plan to register and join us for this fantastic tour East Tennessee. >> To reserve your seat you can register here. 8 am – Depart Hotels 8:45 am – 9:45…
BIF Announces Seedstock, Commercial Producer Award Finalists
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards. Both developed in 1972, the Seedstock Producer Award recognizes outstanding seedstock producers across the continent while the Commercial Producer Award recognizes commercial producers for their dedication to improving the beef industry at the commercial level….
BIF Updates Decision Support Tool for Beef Cattle Selection: Now Includes Beef x Dairy Model
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) announces the major update of iGENDEC for constructing custom selection indexes. The model update now includes a Beef x Dairy production circumstance. Beef x Dairy or dairy beef crossbreds are a growing part of the beef value chain with an anticipated 3+ million head produced…