By Clay Mathis, Ph.D.KRIRM Director and Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Endowed Chair View and download the Spring 2021 Newsletter here. It seems so simple on the surface…a ranch should have clear goals toward which the team works to achieve success for ownership. But, we also know goals vary from one ranch to the next. This is …
Position Title: Land & Cattle Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Acoma Business Enterprises Location: Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Game and Fish Director, the Ranch Manager performs physical outdoor work on an operating cattle ranch. This work is often performed on horseback and requires the operation of heavy equipment such as a backhoe …
This article is the final article in a three-part series with Progressive Cattle magazine, published in March 2021. Be sure to read part one “Bragging rights require knowing costs” and part two “Unit cost of production expressions“. By: Rick Machen, PhD, and Stan Bevers Stocker cattle operators have been described as the cattle industry’s shock absorber between cow-calf producers and feedlot …
This article is part two in a three-part series with Progressive Cattle magazine, published in February 2021. Be sure to read part one “Bragging rights require knowing costs” and part three “Evaluating stocker cattle cost of production and profitabilty“. By: Rick Machen, PhD, and Stan Bevers In the first article in this series of three, we discussed the difference between unit …
This article is part one in a three-part series with Progressive Cattle magazine, published in January 2021. Be sure to read part two “Unit cost of production expressions” and part three “Evaluating stocker cattle cost of production and profitabilty“. By: Rick Machen, PhD, and Stan Bevers Average calf weaning weight and market price are popular topics for discussions among cattle producers. …
Event Coordinator onelisa.arizola@tamuk.edu • 361-593-5407 Onelisa Arizola joined the KRIRM team in July 2021 as the Event Coordinator. She was born and raised in Linn, Texas, a small farming and ranching community in the northern Rio Grande Valley. Throughout her youth, she was an active member in 4-H and FFA. She raised livestock and held numerous leadership positions on the …
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 …
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 …
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’s 2021 graduates share their experiences and outlook as they work toward graduation and roles within the ranching industry. By Kindra GordonWinter 2021 Newsletter It is said that “life is not about the destination, but about the journey.” A viewpoint that reminds us all to embrace not only accomplishments, but also adversity, and to celebrate each step along the path. …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Stuart Land and Cattle Co Location: Rosedale, Virginia Position Description: The Stuart Land and Cattle Company of Virginia, Inc (SLCC) is seeking a Farm Manager. This is a unique, rewarding, and challenging opportunity to help lead the oldest continuously-operating cattle ranch in the country. We are looking for a self-motivated, thoughtful, experienced, and …
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 …
