News and Announcements
Red Hill Farms Named BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognized Red Hill Farms, Lafayette, Tennessee, as the BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year on June 12 during the group’s annual research symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. This national award is presented annually to a producer to recognize their dedication to improving the beef industry at…
Lakamp Wins BIF’s Shark Tank Competition
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) hosted its first “Shark Tank” competition June 11 during the group’s Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Knoxville, Tennessee. The competition, sponsored by the Beef Research Fund, was developed with the goal of increasing student involvement in the annual meeting. Drew Lakamp, University of Nebraska,…
Fenco Farms Named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Fenco Farms the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 11 during the group’s annual research symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. This national award is presented annually to a producer to recognize their dedication to improving the beef industry at the commercial level. Fenco…
Nelson Presented Continuing Service Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Andra Nelson, Watkinsville, Georgia, 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,…
Thrift Presented Continuing Service Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Todd Thrift, Gainesville, Florida, 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,…
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…