23rd Annual HOLT CAT® Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management

Digital Solutions for Ranch Management:
Harnessing Value-Driven Technology

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Date

November 5-6, 2026

Fees

$150

Location

Kingsville, TX
Online: Zoom Webinar

Summary

Ranching technology continues to evolve, but not every innovation is suited for every operation. This symposium focuses on helping producers identify practical, value-driven tools for ranch management and understand how to evaluate whether a technology is worth adopting. Emphasis is placed on real-world application and thoughtful decision- making rather than trends or one-size-fits-all solutions. Attendees will gain perspective on how to align technology choices with their specific operational goals and constraints. Join us November 5-6, 2026 as we discuss the future of ranch management.

Symposium Speakers

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James Clement III

Chief Growth Officer and President of Grass and Rangeland, EarthOptics

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Andrew Coppin

Co-Founder of Ranchbot (USA) and Farmbot (Australia)

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Chip Kemp

Director of Strategy, 701x

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Rachel Larsen

Ecologist, Grounded Life Soil Consulting LLC

 

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Charley Martinez, PhD

Director, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management

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Dr. Ryan Reuter

Professor of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University

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David Thomas

Vice President, Jorgensen Land & Cattle (JLC)

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Jeff Young

General Manager, Ensign Ranches

Past Symposium Topics have included:

2025: Impacts of Beef Carcass Size on System Production Efficiency
2024: Reducing Exposure in a Rapidly Changing Business
2023: Drought Recovery and High Cattle Prices: Making the Right Decisions Now
2022: Ranching in the 21st Century
2021: Sustainable Ranching: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
2020: The Future of the Wildlife Enterprise: Applying New Knowledge and Tools
2019: The Future of Beef Marketing: Technology and the Changing Consumer
2018: Horse Program Success on Working Ranches: Strategic and Operational Decision Making
2017: Succession Planning: Transitioning Ranch Ownership and Management

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