Since 1972, the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has annually recognized outstanding seedstock and commercial producers who demonstrate industry leadership and commitment to genetic improvement.
BIF has announced its finalists for the 2026 Commercial Producer and Seedstock Producer of the Year awards. The awards will be presented during the 2026 BIF Research Symposium and Convention, June 1-4, in Boise, Idaho. Four finalists in the commercial category and three finalists in the seedstock category will be recognized. The BIF Producer of the Year awards are sponsored by Drovers.
2026 Commercial Producer of the Year finalists, in alphabetical order:
- Autauga Farming Company of Alabama, nominated by the Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association
- Mike Petrie and Sons of Kansas, nominated by the Kansas Livestock Association
- SS Cattle Company of Idaho, nominated by the University of Idaho and the Idaho Cattle Association
- Jon and Patty Tebelius of North Dakota, nominated by the Red Angus Association of America
The 2026 Commercial Producer of the Year will be announced on June 2.
2026 Seedstock Producer of the Year finalists, in alphabetical order:
- Colyer Herefords and Angus of Idaho, nominated by the American Hereford Association
- Jensen Ranch of Kansas, nominated by the Kansas Livestock Association
- Maples Stock Farm of Alabama, nominated by the Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association
The 2026 Seedstock Producer of the Year will be announced on June 3.
Finalists are also recognized through the BIF Commercial and Seedstock Producer Honor Rolls of Excellence. To learn more about the Producer Honor Roll and other BIF information, visit beefimprovement.org.
For information about the 2026 BIF Symposium and Convention, visit BIFsymposium.com.
