The Impact of Current Drought Conditions

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by Rick Machen, Ph.D. In a ‘normal’ south Texas year, it always rains at least once during grain sorghum, corn, and/or cotton harvest. This is obviously not a normal year. According to the July 14 US Drought Monitor, 93% of the southern Great Plains is abnormally dry or drier. Water sources, both surface and underground, are stressed. Pastures are parched …

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Ranch Operations/ Facilities Manager – Welder Wildlife Foundation

Emily StriblingGeneral, Ranch Manager Job Listings

Position Title: Ranch Operations/ Facilities Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation Location: San Patricio County, Texas Position Description: The Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation is seeking an experienced and driven individual who will be responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance and repair of ranch/refuge facilities and grounds.  The Welder Wildlife Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing …

Emily Stribling

Emily StriblingGeneral

Communications Specialist emily.stribling@tamuk.edu • 860-428-8531 Emily Stribling joined the KRIRM team in April of 2022. She grew up in a small Connecticut town and had a passion for agriculture at a young age. Emily was an active member of 4-H and FFA in which she held numerous leadership positions. Emily graduated from Texas A&M University in 2016 with a Bachelor …

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Ranch / Cattle Farm Manager – West Tennessee

King Ranch InstituteGeneral, Ranch Manager Job Listings

Position Title: Ranch / Cattle Farm Manager Name of Ranch/Business: West Tennessee Location: Rossville, Tennessee Position Description: West TN cattle farm looking for a farm manager. Duties would include daily care of livestock (approximately 2800 head) including the herd’s health. Monitoring of pastures quality and grazing schedule. Develop and manage a herd mating schedule. Maintain repairs around the farm. Operate …