By Clay Mathis, Ph.D. From the Director, KRIRM Fall 2021 Newsletter. The KRIRM model for developing excellent ranch managers is founded upon a learn-by-doing approach requiring students to complete multiple case studies for partnering ranches. The projects are designed to solve problems for the ranches we serve, and to provide hands-on discovery opportunities for our students. Over time, some similar …
The annual King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management symposium will be a hybrid event on Sustainable Ranching, delivered in Kingsville, Texas, and online October 14-15, 2021. In the past, “sustainability” was a relatively simple concept within the ranching industry. It was passing on the ranch to sustain the next generation by taking care of livestock and wildlife and maintaining or …
King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management Class of 2023 embarks on their graduate school journey By Kindra Gordon, published in the KRIRM Fall 2021 Newsletter Three students with a passion for the cattle industry are starting their trailblazing journey with the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) this fall. Representing the future class of 2023 are Caroline Wild, Belgrade, …
Reflecting back on a 111-year history of family heritage, hard work, and perseverance, Peter Ellison humbly hopes that Ellison Ranching Company will remain alive and thriving to see another 100-year celebration. By Ashley Patterson, published in the KRIRM Fall 2021 Newsletter A Century-Old History Ellison Ranching Company sprawls across more than two million acres in the Elko and Lander counties …
Kingsville, Texas (Aug. 23, 2021)—The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) will host a new hybrid lectureship, Brush and Invasive Species Management, in Kingsville, Texas, and online Sept. 24-25, 2021. Sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, the rancher learning opportunity will address the continuous need and long-term commitment for brush and invasive species control. “There is no doubt, throughout much …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Cadena Ranch Location: Realitos, Texas Position Description: Oversee management of white tail deer herd, quail habitat and cattle for approximate 10,000 acre ranch. Also, will oversee capital improvements. Qualifications: Must have extensive experience in managing white tail deer, quail habitat and cattle. Also, must know how to operate and maintain heaving equipment. Estimated …