News and Announcements
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…
Leachman Presented Continuing Service Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Lee Leachman, Fort Collins, Colorado, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking…
Parish Presented Continuing Service Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Jane Parish, Verona, Mississippi, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking…
Rouse and Wilson Presented BIF Pioneer Award
The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Gene Rouse, Huxley, Iowa, and Dr. Doyle Wilson, Boone, Iowa, the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during the group’s annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Scott Greiner, Extension Beef Specialist and Professor at Virginia Tech, presented the award. The Pioneer Award…