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 …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Panhandle Rocking P Ranch, LLC Location: Pampa, Texas Position Description: Seeking Ranch Manager for cow-calf operation in the Texas Panhandle. Candidate would be in charge of all cattle and ranch operations including machinery. In addition the candidate would be responsible for maintaining hunting habitat for mule deer, whitetail deer, prong horn and quail. …
Last week, KRIRM Practitioner in Ranch Economics Stan Bevers, gave an update on the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. cattle market during a webinar with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Watch the video below to learn more. And register here for this week’s update with Stan that will be aired on Thursday, April 9 at 3:00 pm …
The series of ranch employee management articles written by Rick Machen, PhD, appeared in Progressive Cattle magazine from December 2019 to April 2020. Ranch managers and professionals also contributed to the series including Trey Patterson of Padlock Ranch, Clint Richardson of Deseret Cattle and Citrus, Neal Wilkins of East Foundation, and Tylor Braden of King Ranch, Inc. If you didn’t …
This article is the final part of the employee management series that appeared in Progressive Cattle magazine. It appeared in the April issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. By: Rick Machen, PhD, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management and Tylor Braden, King Ranch, Inc. This series on managing ranch employees has covered essential managerial skills – recruiting, supervising, …
This article is part four in a five-part series that appeared in the March issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. Watch for the final and last installment, “When Time for Termination Comes,” in the April issue. By: Rick Machen, PhD, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management and Neal Wilkins, President and CEO, East Foundation Managers and employees often …
