What will drive the next breakthrough in beef genetics? Ronnie Green, Ph.D., says continued progress depends largely on public research investment—and the beef industry needs to advocate for it. More: bit.ly/4gHso7K #BeefGenetics #BIF2026

High beef prices haven’t slowed consumers. Demand remains strong, quality continues to pay & consumer spending is creating value throughout the beef supply chain. Read more from Dave Weaber’s #BIF2026 presentation: bit.ly/4zE9oya #BeefImprovement #BIF2026 #BeefDemand

Adaptability is the foundation of cow efficiency. The most profitable cows are well matched to their environment & remain efficient over time. Read Dr. Tim DelCurto's insights from the 2026 BIF Symposium: bit.ly/4ftCtDv #BIF2026 #beef

New Officers, Directors Take the Reins at Beef Improvement Federation BIF announced its 2026-27 officers & newly elected board members June 3 during the organization’s 58th Annual Research Symposium & Convention in Boise, Idaho. #BIF2026 More: bit.ly/3QYeYdk

🐂 “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 piped.video/RG1136WW7bU?si=ToGM… @YouTube

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!

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!

Welcome to Day 3 of #BIF2026! We have another full day lined up. Read the full schedule: bit.ly/4fkDoaO

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.

Award announcement! #BIF2026 Congratulations to the 2026 BIF Continuing Service Award recipients! Thank you for your tireless contributions to the Beef Improvement Federation!

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.

Award Announcement! #BIF2026 Congratulations to the 2026 Roy A. Wallace Scholarship recipients! Read more: bit.ly/4uR48Vi

Award Announcement! #BIF2026 Congratulations to the 2026 Baker/Cundiff Scholarship awardees. Read more: bit.ly/43aBYZi

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

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

Let's get the main event started! We look forward to networking & learning in Boise at the 58th Annual BIF Research Symposium & Convention! #BIF2026

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

The 2026 Across-Breed EPD Table and Improvements is now available on the BIF website: bit.ly/4skZgqn

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

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