By Jason SawyerWinter 2021 Newsletter Enhancing the sustainability of ranching systems is a primary goal of the research, education, and outreach programs of the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management. From the perspective of an individual ranching business, sustainability might be viewed as the outcome of stewardship that creates economic viability through management of natural resources, personnel, and production efficiency …
Growth and Leadership
Hank Willemsma shares his goal of growing as a businessman while valuing ranch traditions and employees By Ashley PattersonWinter 2021 Newsletter It started with the goal to be a good cowboy. Then, the goal progressed to be a good stockman. Today, Hank Willemsma’s goal is still the same, but now the focus is to be a good businessman. Willemsma, a …
Heath Grigg
Heath Grigg King Ranch, Inc. Heath Grigg is Vice President & General Manager of Ranching and Wildlife Operations for King Ranch, Inc. A graduate of Texas A&M-Kingsville, Heath started his path with El Coyote Ranches in 1996 where eventually he served as Ranch Manager for the Rio Bravo Ranch Division. In time, his career included serving as General Manager for …
KRIRM Recognizes 2020 Recipients of the TFC Certificate in Advanced Ranch Management
Kingsville, Texas (Nov. 10, 2020)—During the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) recent virtual symposium, The Future of the Wildlife Enterprise: Applying New Knowledge and Tools, recipients of the Texas Farm Credit Certificate in Advanced Ranch Management were recognized. On October 29, 2020, ten individuals from four states successfully completed the requirements to earn the certificate. The awarded individuals …
Family Farm and Ranch Manager: Laurel Springs Retreat
Position Title: Family Farm and Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Laurel Springs Retreat Location: Santa Barbara, CA Position Description: Seeking a qualified On-Site Ranch Manager to manage the daily operations of a 160 acre ranch in Santa Barbara, CA. The ideal candidate is mature, reliable, flexible, hard-working, animal friendly, and team player who possesses detailed knowledge of managing all aspects …
The Financial Role of the Ranch Remuda
By: Stan Bevers, KRIRM Practitioner in Ranch EconomicsFeature appeared in the KRIRM Fall 2020 Newsletter Horses play a large role on today’s commercial cattle ranches. From carrying the ranch brand at playdays to carrying ranch hands gathering cattle, they are a source of pride and an important ranch tool. On some ranches, they provide a valuable revenue stream, while on …
A New Journey
Three new students join the KRIRM master’s programFeature appeared in the KRIRM Fall 2020 Newsletter The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) is pleased to welcome three new students into the ranch management master’s program this fall 2020 semester. Scott Crozier, John Worthington, and Ethan Young will call Kingsville their home for the next two years as they work …
Private Real Estate Administrator II: Frost Bank
Position Title: Private Real Estate Administrator II Name of Ranch/Business: Frost Bank Location: San Antonio, Texas Position Description: As a Private Real Estate Administrator II with Frost, you will be responsible for the management of mostly farm and ranch real estate held by Frost’s Trust Department. Responsibilities will include the day to day management of real estate assets and making appropriate recommendations …
Ranch Manager: Panhandle Rocking P Ranch, LLC
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Panhandle Rocking P Ranch, LLC Location: Pampa, Texas Position Description: Seeking Ranch Manager for cow-calf operation in the Texas Panhandle. Candidate would be in charge of all cattle and ranch operations including machinery. In addition the candidate would be responsible for maintaining hunting habitat for mule deer, whitetail deer, prong horn and quail. …
[Webinar] COVID-19 and its Impact on the U.S. Cattle Market – 3/26/2020
Last week, KRIRM Practitioner in Ranch Economics Stan Bevers, gave an update on the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. cattle market during a webinar with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Watch the video below to learn more. And register here for this week’s update with Stan that will be aired on Thursday, April 9 at 3:00 pm …
[Podcast] Ranch Employee Management with Progressive Cattle
The series of ranch employee management articles written by Rick Machen, PhD, appeared in Progressive Cattle magazine from December 2019 to April 2020. Ranch managers and professionals also contributed to the series including Trey Patterson of Padlock Ranch, Clint Richardson of Deseret Cattle and Citrus, Neal Wilkins of East Foundation, and Tylor Braden of King Ranch, Inc. If you didn’t …
When Time for Termination Comes-Progressive Cattle
This article is the final part of the employee management series that appeared in Progressive Cattle magazine. It appeared in the April issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. By: Rick Machen, PhD, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management and Tylor Braden, King Ranch, Inc. This series on managing ranch employees has covered essential managerial skills – recruiting, supervising, …