Professor of Agribusiness; Oklahoma State University, OK Derrell Peel is the Charles Breedlove Professor of Agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics. He has served as the Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist since he came to Oklahoma State University in 1989. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees from Montana State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. He previously …
Trey Patterson, PhD
President & CEO; Padlock Ranch Co Dr. Trey Patterson received a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science from Colorado State University and a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska. Trey served on faculty as Extension Beef Specialist for South Dakota State University for five years. In this role he led statewide extension and research programs in beef …
Robert Hodgen
President & CEO; King Ranch, Inc. Robert is the President and CEO of King Ranch Inc (KRI). He joined the iconic King Ranch in August of 2021 to lead the various operating businesses within KRI while at the same time preserving the heritage of the Historic Home Ranches and famous Running W Brand. Robert’s capabilities are built from a career …
Lee Leachman
CEO; Leachman Cattle of Colorado Lee Leachman is the CEO of Leachman Cattle of Colorado. Leachman Cattle markets over 2,500 bulls per year and is currently one of the three largest seedstock breeders in the US. Lee graduated from Harvard University with an Honors BA in Economics in 1988. Lee also completed graduate level work in animal breeding at Colorado …
Burke Teichert
Ranch Consultant Burke was raised on a family ranch in western Wyoming. His father and grandfather were ahead of their time in understanding the importance of low-input, low cost agriculture. He earned a BS in Agricultural Economics with an emphasis in AgBusiness from BYU. He also served a 2 ½ year mission for his church in Brazil. Received a MS …
Matt Makens
Meteorologist; Makens Weather LLC Matt Makens has presented thousands of weather forecasts and outlooks to dozens of industries since the 1990s. Makens Weather, LLC was formed in 2016 and grew quickly by providing actionable weather and climate information, clearly communicated. The primary focus is on long-term seasonal forecasts and short-term weather hazards for the agricultural industry. Makens Weather serves global …
John Maddux
Owner and Manager; Maddux Cattle Company John Maddux is the fourth-generation manager of the family ranch operations, which includes 45,000 deeded and leased acres, 2,500 mother cows, and 6,000 yearlings. In addition to his daily ranch duties, he is a past member of the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition; the Nebraska Investment Council, which is responsible for managing the state’s 9 …
Antibiotics Leaving Store Shelves
by Rick Machen, Ph.D. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directive Guidance for the Industry #263 is scheduled for implementation June 11, 2023. When the directive goes into effect, antibiotics used for treating animal illness or injury will only be available from veterinarians or a distributor with a pharmacy license (requires a veterinary prescription). Local farm and feed stores …
19th Annual Holt Cat Symposium Highlights
by David Delaney, M.S. & Rick Machen, Ph.D. The 19th Annual Holt Cat Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management, “Ranching in the 21st Century: Learn Proven Strategies from Industry Leaders” was full of impactful ideas and examples straight from the best minds in the industry. Below is a brief overview of the most common and proven strategies shared by industry …
Sustainable Ranching: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
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 …
Taking Education to the Ranches in 2021 through Virtual Outreach
KRIRM expands rancher learning opportunities as virtual outreach in 2021. By Clay MathisWinter 2021 Newsletter There is no doubt 2020 will be remembered as a year of uncertainty and change. We have all been forced to reconsider ‘normal’ life. Organizations and businesses of all kinds have adapted their methods for fulfilling their mission…out of necessity! The King Ranch® Institute 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 …
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