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2024 BIF Research Symposium and Convention program announced

The program has been announced for the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention, to be hosted June 10-13 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The BIF Symposium features two and one-half days of educational programming focused on improving maternal traits and efficiency. Monday, June 10, kicks off with the Young Producer Symposium at 1 p.m. […]

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5 dates to watch in 2024

Happy New Year! Here are some key ag policy dates to watch in 2024. January 19 and February 2: Government funding deadlines When lawmakers return from vacation next week, they will once again be tasked with passing 12 budget bills to keep government agencies running. In 2022, Congress approved all appropriations packages in one bill […]

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The lost art of letter writing: ‘Opening a letter brings a nostalgic feeling of joy unrivalled in this digital age’

From scribbled thank-you notes to long, lyrical testaments of love, the handwritten word creates a meaningful and lasting record, says Sarah Fortescue, as she laments the lost art of letter writing. Throughout history, the eloquence of the written word has deepened connections. It has unfolded love stories, settled scores and reaffirmed friendships by relaying thoughts, […]

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