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Beef, Cow Calf, Lacey Vilhauer, Seedstock

Crossbreeding, selection strategies key to cow-calf efficiency

According to Dr. Bob Weaber, crossbreeding and selection strategies help balance cow efficiency with carcass value in beef production. Read More

Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, Livestock, Seedstock, Stocker

Registration open for the 2026 BIF Symposium and Convention in Boise

Youth utilizing Angus genetics can apply for the Commercial Cattlemen Scholarship now through May 1. The program helps support students in advancing their education and careers. (Courtesy photo.)
Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, Livestock, Seedstock

BIF to recognize top cattle producers

Getting bulls back into shape following breeding season is important to their longevity. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

National survey looks at beef producers’ bull-buying decisions

  • January 15, 2026
  • By Sydney Winn │ University of Missouri Extension
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science

Texas A&M animal science faculty earn honors

  • July 21, 2025
  • By hpj-editorial

Early registration can mean $75 savings for upcoming BIF

  • April 30, 2025
  • By HPJ staff
Matt Perrier delivers the keynote address during lunch at Cattle U. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Cattle U 2023 keynoted by Kansan Matt Perrier

  • July 21, 2023
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Cow Camp Ranch named 2021 BIF Seedstock Producer of Year

  • June 27, 2021
  • By hpj-editorial

Genetic Prediction Workshop for cattle will be Dec. 5-6 in Kansas City

  • November 13, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial

Beef Improvement Federation awards student scholarships

  • July 3, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial

Three honored for their commitment to beef improvement

  • June 28, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial
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