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The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) announced finalists for its Seedstock and Commercial Producer awards on Friday, May 22. The 52nd BIF symposium will be held the week of June 8.

Dr. Wallace “Bruce” Wren, DVM, passed away May 20, 2020. A 1958 graduate of Kansas State University’s school of veterinary medicine, Wren spent 60 years advancing bovine medicine and mentoring many young veterinarians.

Alleging a conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for broiler chickens, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced indictments Wednesday in Denver’s federal court against four company executives.

Data analytics show growth in both dollar and volume sales for plant-based proteins, though it is important to note sales of fake meats remain a fraction of the traditional total fresh and frozen meat category.

Yon Family Farms, Ridge Spring, SC, was recognized as the Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year, recognizing their their dedication to improving the beef industry at the seedstock level.

Becky Mills, Cuthbert, Georgia, received the BIF Ambassador Award presented annually by BIF to a member of the media for his or her efforts in spreading news of BIF and its principles to a larger audience.

A 11-member Gene Editing Task Force comprised of scientists and industry leaders will map out recommendations for regulating the emerging genomic technology in animal agriculture.

Cattle prices held firm as slaughter numbers increased and wholesale beef prices declined, though narrowing packer margins will place added pressure on markets in the weeks ahead.

Pinkeye has long been a costly nuisance with reduced beef production in the form of lower weight gain, milk production, body condition, and eventually even poorer reproduction can result from eye infections.

The advancements in technology and handling of data privacy we are currently witnessing provide a useful structure to look at options for a traceable beef product.