The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) connects science and industry to improve beef cattle genetics.

Joined January 2016
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🐂 “It’s going to take grass to grow, seasons to change. So, we’re not going to see any real changes for probably 12 to 24 months.” 📺 Our senior analyst Dave Weaber discussed the #beef herd rebuild with @CBS2Boise this week during the @BeefImproveFed symposium. Watch below (starts at 30 secs)👇 Beef: increasingly high demand for a decreasing supply youtu.be/RG1136WW7bU?si=ToGM… @YouTube
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It's tour day at #BIF2026! We have great tour stops on both tours today, the final day of our symposium. Thanks to our hosts!
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Award Announcement! #BIF2026 Congratulations to the 2026 BIF Pioneer Award Recipients! We are thankful for you & your dedication to improving the beef industry through genetic innovation & advancement!
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Welcome to Day 3 of #BIF2026! We have another full day lined up. Read the full schedule: bit.ly/4fkDoaO
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Award announcement! #BIF2026 Congrats to Jim Johnson, the 2026 BIF Ambassador Awardee! Thanks for your work in communicating about BIF & its principles for advancing the #beef industry through genetics.
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Award announcement! #BIF2026 Congratulations to the 2026 BIF Continuing Service Award recipients! Thank you for your tireless contributions to the Beef Improvement Federation!
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Award announcement! #BIF2026 Congratulations goes out to Autauga Farming Company, Autaugaville, AL, the 2026 BIF Commercial Producer of the Year! Thanks to Drovers for the award sponsorship.
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Award Announcement! #BIF2026 Congratulations to the 2026 Roy A. Wallace Scholarship recipients! Read more: bit.ly/4uR48Vi
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Award Announcement! #BIF2026 Congratulations to the 2026 Baker/Cundiff Scholarship awardees. Read more: bit.ly/43aBYZi
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Moving on to Day 2! We have a full day planned for our attendees! Check out this daily schedule snapshot & visit us online for the full schedule details: bit.ly/4fkDoaO #BIF2026
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June 2 & June 3 during our awards luncheons, we will honor finalists for the prestigious Seedstock Producer of the Year & Commercial Producer of the Year! Check out the finalists in each category: bit.ly/4udqwHj #BIF2026
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Let's get the main event started! We look forward to networking & learning in Boise at the 58th Annual BIF Research Symposium & Convention! #BIF2026
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Registration is OPEN for #BIF2026 in Boise (June 1–4)! Save $75 with early bird rates by May 1. ✔ Young Producer Symposium ✔ Beef 2050 outlook ✔ Genetics value chain insights ✔ Idaho industry tours Join the beef industry’s best → bit.ly/4siFs5T
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The 2026 Across-Breed EPD Table and Improvements is now available on the BIF website: bit.ly/4skZgqn

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A multi-state research project examined how the layout of genetic profiles affects buyers’ ability to accurately predict bull prices & assess quality. bit.ly/3PcvXri Don't forget! The 2026 BIF Research Symposium is scheduled for June 1-4 in Boise, ID! #beef #ag
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Don't forget: We have extended the deadline for Seedstock & Commercial Producer of the Year nominations to Friday, March 20, 11:59 p.m.! Get those nominations in to recognize some outstanding cattlemen & cattlewomen! bit.ly/4bv8RVK
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We have extended the deadline for the 2026 Commercial & Seedstock Producer of the Year nominations. New deadline is Friday, March 20 at 11:59 p.m. Access application information: bit.ly/40V0lJ5

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The BIF Shark Tank Competition invites undergraduate & graduate students from U.S. & Canadian universities to pitch innovative ideas. Finalists will present live on June 2 at the 2026 BIF Research Symposium in Boise, ID. More info: bit.ly/40V0lJ5 #beef #ag #innovation
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#Beef demand remains strong, but buyers are more diverse & selective than ever—spanning multiple generations with different expectations for taste, convenience & values. Read more: bit.ly/4l0ofMK
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Attention college students pursuing education in beef cattle genetics! We are accepting applications for the Roy A. Wallace BIF Memorial Scholarship & Frank Baker/Larry Cundiff BIF Scholarship. For more info & to download the application forms, visit: bit.ly/40V0lJ5
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