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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

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

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

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

#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

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

Incorporating earlier-in-life growth metrics into the National Cattle Evaluation could strengthen genetic predictions for beef-on-dairy #cattle. More: bit.ly/4rAeIP9 Also, plan for the 2026 BIF Research Symposium, June 1-4, in Boise, ID! #beef #dairy

Final day at NCBA #CattleCon 26! Come see us at booth 641. Trivia | Headshots | Giveaways We look forward to seeing you!

Day 2 at NCBA #CattleCon 26 = a full lineup! 📍 Booth 641 Headshot Hour | Meat Science Trivia | Music City Happy Hour Freebie Plus giveaways throughout the day. Don’t miss it!

We’re open for Day 1 at NCBA #CattleCon 26. Stop by Booth 641 to say hello — more fun coming later in the week!

BIF is headed to Nashville! We will be at NCBA #CattleCon 26 and look forward to connecting with you in Booth 641.

Each year, the #Beef Improvement Federation awards one Seedstock Producer of the Year & one Commercial Producer of the Year during its annual symposium. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 awards is March 15th. Application available online: bit.ly/4bv8RVK

Selecting cattle for lower methane emissions could deliver long-term gains in efficiency & #sustainability for the #beef industry. More on this and other articles: bit.ly/4rAeIP9 Also, mark your calendars for the 2026 BIF Research Symposium, June 1-4, in Boise, ID!

We wish you & yours a joyous holiday season!

UNL researchers are linking cattle genetics & rumen microbes to find ways to cut methane losses & boost feed efficiency on ranches. This article & more: bit.ly/4rAeIP9 And, be sure to mark your calendars for June 1-4, 2026, in Boise, ID! #beef #beefgenetics

As we prepare to release more info about the 2026 BIF Research Symposium, we want to showcase some of the great presentations from this year! Read this article & more: bit.ly/4rAeIP9 And, be sure to mark your calendars for June 1-4, 2026, in Boise, ID!

We are thankful for all those who have served or are currently serving our country. #VeteransDay

Mark your calendars to join us in Boise in 2026! More details to come. #Beef #beefgenetics #beefimprovementfederation #Cattle