Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention
Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention
June 22-25, 2021 • Iowa Event Center • Des Moines, Iowa

Awards


2021 Seedstock Producer of the Year

• Cow Camp Ranch, Lost Springs, Kan.

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2021 Seedstock Producer Award Nominees

Kent and Jean Brunner (center) of Cow Camp Ranch, Lost Springs, Kan., accept the 2021 Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year award from Greg Henderson (left), Drovers editorial director, and Joe Mushrush (right), BIF retiring president at the organization’s annual symposium hosted in Des Moines, Iowa, June 22-25. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.


Honor Roll of Past Winners and Nominees


2021 Commercial Producer of the Year

• W&S Ranch Inc., Smith Center, Kan.

  1. News Release | Photo | 2021 Finalists | Video of Finalists

2021 Commercial Producer Award Nominees

W&S Ranch Inc., Smith Center, Kan., was named the 2021 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year at the organization’s 2021 annual symposium hosted in Des Moines, Iowa, June 22-25. Accepting the award from Joe Mushrush (right), BIF retiring president, are (from left) Philip, Kaylee and Jessica Weltmer. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.


Honor Roll of Past Winners and Nominees


2021 Ambassador Award

• Winner: The eBEEF Team

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The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented the eBEEF Team the BIF Ambassador Award on June 23 during its annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. Presented by Joe Mushrush (left), the eBeef Team consists of (continuing from left) Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California–Davis; Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska–Lincoln;. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky; Jared Decker, University of Missouri; Bob Weaber, Kansas State University; and (not pictured) Megan Rolf, Kansas State University. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.


Honor Roll of Past Winners and Nominees


2021 Continuing Service Award Recipients

• Jane Parish, North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, Verona, Miss.

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Jane Parish (left) was presented the Beef Improvement Federation’s Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s symposium hosted in Des Moines, Iowa. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking at BIF symposia, working on BIF guidelines and other behind-the-scenes activities. Presenting the award is Marty Ropp of Allied Genetic Resources. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.



• Lee Leachman, Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Fort Collins, Colo.

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Lee Leachman (center) of Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Fort Collins, Colo., was presented the Beef Improvement Federation’s Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s symposium hosted in Des Moines, Iowa. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes serving on the board of directors, speaking at BIF symposia, working on BIF guidelines and other behind-the-scenes activities. Also pictured are Lee’s wife, Lisa, and Donnell Brown of R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas, who presented the award. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.


Honor Roll of Past Winners and Nominees



2021 Pioneer Award Recipients

• Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California–Davis

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The Beef Improvement Federation presented Alison Van Eenennaam (right) of the University of California–Davis the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during the group’s annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. Presenting the award is Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.



• Gene Rouse and Doyle Wilson, Iowa State University

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The Beef Improvement Federation presented Gene Rouse (left) and Doyle Wilson (center) the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during the group’s annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. Presenting the award is Scott Greiner, Virginia Tech. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.



• Galen Fink, Fink Beef Genetics, Randolph, Kan.

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The Beef Improvement Federation presented Galen Fink (center) the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during the group’s annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. Presenting the award are Joe Mushrush (left), BIF retiring president; and Dave Nichols, Kansas State University. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.


Honor Roll of Past Winners and Nominees


2021 Baker/Cundiff Scholarship Award Recipients

• Maci Mueller, University of California–Davis

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The 2021Baker/Cundif Scholarship Award was earned by Maci Mueller, Davis, Calif., presented by Larry Cundiff (left), Alison Van Eenennaam and Robert Williams. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.


Honor Roll of Past Winners and Nominees


2021 Wallace Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients

• Winner: Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kansas.

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2021 Wallace Memorial Scholarship award recipient Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kansas. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation


• Graduate Award Winner: Gessica Franco, College Station, Texas

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The 2021 Wallace Memorial Scholarship graduate student award was presented to Gessica Franco, College Station, Texas (center), presented by Lorna Marshall and Norm Vincel. Photo courtesy of Beef Improvement Federation.


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