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 …
Ethan Young was born and raised on Ensign Ranches of Utah located in Northern Utah. Starting from the age of thirteen, Ethan worked on the ranch as a cowboy for nearly 12 years. During his young life, Ethan not only grew and worked alongside the cowboy crew, but was also around higher management, which included many conversations about the financial …
John Worthington was raised in a family rooted in agriculture and passionate about land, cattle, and conservation. His parents grew up on farming and ranching operations in Colorado and Oklahoma and helped cultivate a desire for agriculture throughout John’s childhood. From an early age, John knew he wanted to continue the tradition and pursue a career in the agricultural industry. …
Scott Crozier was raised on a small family ranch in northeast Utah and northwest Colorado. Growing up on the ranch, he spent his time changing sprinklers, hauling hay, and tending cows. Tending cows was his favorite part because he was horseback. A passion for training horses began the summer he turned 12 when his dad gave him a 2-year-old chestnut …
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 …
Kingsville, Texas (Aug. 4, 2020)—Two institutions dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of natural resources will present a free virtual wildlife and ranching symposium titled “The Future of the Wildlife Enterprise: Applying New Knowledge and Tools” on October 29-30, 2020. The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management’s (KRIRM) 17th Annual HOLT CAT® Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management will be …
Stan Bevers, KRIRM Practitioner in Ranch Economics, talks with Kristen Brown on the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Podcast. You know your cows are healthy — but what about the financial side of your operation? Now more than ever, it’s imperative you know where you stand and where you could do better. On this episode, host Kristen Brown is …
Still confused about what SUSTAINABLE BEEF PRODUCTION really means…here is your chance to understand! For many of us, the word sustainable has meant “passing on the ranch to the next generation while maintaining or improving the natural resources for generations to come.” Today, that definition is much more broad. The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef “envisions a world in which …
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 …
The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) is excited to welcome three new members to our management council in 2020. The management council is a group of men and women who use their vast experiences in the ranching industry to contribute to the wise direction of the KRIRM master’s degree, outreach, and newly established research program. Here, we recognize …
KRIRM faculty describe one method of evaluating the value of reproduction to facilitate decision-making in the cow-calf business. By: Jason Sawyer, PhD, and Rick Machen, PhD; appearing in the Spring 2020 KRIRM Newsletter In cow-calf operations, reproductive rate is the foundational productive function of the enterprise. Obviously, if cows do not become pregnant, then no calves are produced for revenue …
KRIRM grad Tom Davis is leading the charge to bring cattle back to Cibolo Creek Ranch By Kindra Gordon, appearing in the Spring 2020 KRIRM Newsletter “Begin with the end in mind.” That is one of the basic tenets author Stephen Covey emphasizes in his best-selling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – and it is a principle …
