Iowa Dairy Integrates Beef Genetics into Their Operation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2026
Contact: Kylie Peterson, Director of Marketing & Communications, IBIC, 515-296-2305, kylie@iabeef.org 
AMES, Iowa – The Streif family of Triple M Dairy near West Union, Iowa, is helping strengthen the beef supply by integrating beef genetics into their dairy operation. Through strategic breeding decisions and advanced genetic technologies, the family produces healthy, high-quality beef animals while maintaining a strong commitment to animal care and stewardship. By using data-driven tools to guide breeding and track animal health, the Streifs ensure every calf raised contributes efficiently to the beef supply chain. Their beef-on-dairy approach reflects how Iowa farm families are meeting evolving consumer demand for beef while remaining rooted in responsible farming practices, family values, and producing wholesome, high-quality protein.
