Blake McDonald grew up on a cow/calf operation in Sullivan, MO. He was involved in both the Meat and Livestock Judging teams at the University of Missouri, where he majored in Animal Sciences with an Ag Economics minor, and later obtained a MS in Ruminant Nutrition. Currently residing in Hallsville, MO, Blake is the managing partner of a cowherd consisting of both registered and commercial Angus and SimAngus cows. …
Drought Response: Liquidation vs Feeding?
by Clay Mathis, PhD Droughts are inevitable and each one demands a management response. Protecting drought-stressed natural resources (soil and forages) for the long-term and sustaining the ranch business isn’t easy. Since each drought is different and may occur at different stages of the cattle cycle, the best management actions vary as well. The good news in 2022 is weaned …
Ranch Manager – JasperRuth Ranch LLC
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: The JasperRuth Ranch LLC Location: Catarina/Encinal, Tx Webb County Position Description: Family Owned Ranch seeking FT Ranch Manager. The Ranch owners live on property and want to continue a close working relationship with the Ranch Manager and other employees. The ranch is 8,800 acres, high fenced and MLDP. There are some Longhorn cattle …
Asst. Ranch Manager & Housekeeper/Cook – Couples – 4M HR Logistics
Position Title: Asst. Ranch Manager & Housekeeper / Cook Name of Ranch/Business: 4M HR Logistics Location: Del Rio, Texas Position Description: We have a unique opportunity for a couple to work/live on an 11,000 acre ranch near Langtry, TX. Assistant ranch manager will supervise 1 full time employee. Qualifications: Ranch hand experience is a plus Ability to operate heavy equipment, …
Ranch Manager – HCG Lavaca Properties
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: HCG Lavaca Properties Location: Lavaca County, Texas Position Description: The family has recently acquired a family-owned ranch comprised of ~1,600 acres in Lavaca County, Texas. The ranch will initially focus on hunting (deer, dove and duck) and livestock (cattle), and potentially equine at a later date. In addition to overseeing the recreational hunting …
FILLED – Assistant Ranch Manager – El Jardin Ranch
Thank you for your interest, this position has been filled. Position Title: Assistant Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: El Jardin Ranch/ Navarro Cattle Company Location: Encinal, Texas Position Description: El Jardin Ranch is one of several ranches, which are part of the Lewis Energy Lands Division that spans from Mexico to Texas to Colorado. El Jardin is a fully functioning cattle …
The Impact of Current Drought Conditions
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 …
Ranch Operations/ Facilities Manager – Welder Wildlife Foundation
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
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 …
Shining a Light on Solar Projects: Considerations from a Ranch Perspective
by Jason Sawyer, PhD In the last decade, there has been a substantial increase in the development of solar energy projects in the US, and much of the surge in development has occurred in areas that have a history of ranching as a primary land use. Land managers often seek additional income streams and enterprises supported by their land assets, …
Purebred Cattle Manager – Circle G Ranches
Position Title: Purebred Cattle Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Circle G Ranches Location: Adel, GA Position Description: Circle G Ranches is a half century Angus seedstock operation based in Adel, Georgia. We are currently looking to fill the position of Cattle Manager that can add value to our operation in providing proper care and attention to our cattle and facilities. The …
DeLaney Joins KRIRM Faculty
With a dedication to develop real-world decision-making skills in our students that exemplifies excellence in ranch management, we are always looking to engage the very best minds on our faculty team. The foundation of our educational model includes practical experience, from boots on the ground ranch management, combined with an advanced set of business management skills. We know success in …