Newell was raised on his family’s farm in Nephi, Utah and immediately managed a ranch in northeastern Utah post high school graduation in 2012 until setting off for college at Utah State Univeristy, a few years later. In between college semesters, Newell and his wife, Lauren, worked on ranches in Nebraska, South Dakota, Florida and Colorado. Upon graduation in 2018 …
Chase Crandall
Raised on the family ranch, Crandall Farms in Springville, Utah, Crandall has been involved in the ranching industry his entire life. Upon graduation from Utah State University in 2014 with a degree in mechanical engineering, Crandall worked as a product engineer for Powder River Livestock Equipment until returning to the ranch in 2018. Since his return, Crandall has been managing …
Nathan Clackum
Clackum is an accomplished ranch manager with over 25 years of experience in animal agriculture. His roles have ranged from beef herdsman at his alma mater, Berry College in Mount Berry, Georgia, to his most recent position as ranch manager for Rollins Ranch White in Rydal, Georgia. Clackum, self-described as “a lifelong learner who is self-motivated, analytical and a research …
Assistant Ranch Manager – El Jardin Ranch
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 ranch with an additional focus on native wildlife management. We …
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 …
Ranch / Cattle Farm Manager – West Tennessee
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 …
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 …
Spring 2022 Newsletter
The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) Spring 2022 Newsletter is now available online. This quarter’s issue features exciting news as we are pleased to announce that Dave DeLaney, retired Vice-President and General Manager of Ranching and Wildlife for King Ranch, Inc., has joined our faculty. Read more about three of our students, Scott Crozier, John Worthington, and Ethan …