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 …
Service and Dedication: KRIRM Welcomes Three New Management Council Members
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 …
The Value of Reproduction
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 …
Historic Opportunity: Cibolo Creek Ranch
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 …
Ranch Manager: Panhandle Rocking P Ranch, LLC
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. …
[Webinar] COVID-19 and its Impact on the U.S. Cattle Market – 3/26/2020
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 …
[Podcast] Ranch Employee Management with Progressive Cattle
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 …
When Time for Termination Comes-Progressive Cattle
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, …
Evaluating Employee Performance: Progressive Cattle
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 …
Retaining Talented Employees-Progressive Cattle
This article is part three in a five-part series that appeared in the February issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. Watch for the fourth installment, “Evaluating employee performance”, in the upcoming March issue. By: Rick Machen, PhD, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management and Neal Wilkins, President and CEO, East Foundation Ranches are a collection of valuable resources …
Manager Replacement Heifers, Yearling Steers: Maddux Cattle Company
Position Title: Manager Replacement Heifers, Yearling Steers Name of Ranch/Business: Maddux Cattle Company Location: Nebraska Position Description: Manage 1,000-1,200 composite replacement heifers from weaning through breeding, up until they go to cornstalks in the fall. Winter graze 3,000 yearling steers up until grass time in the spring. Qualifications: Interpersonal skills, team building, grazing knowledge, reproduction strategies. Responsibilities: Manage the grass, …
Ranch Manager: Western Colorado Ranch
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Western Colorado Ranch Location: Eagle Vail, Colorado Position Description: Ranch manager for a 10,000-acre shared mountain ranch in central Colorado with 12 owners. This person will report to the Executive Director. The ranch currently has 10-15 full/part-time employees. Qualifications: Proven experience managing ranch staff Ability to lead with integrity & professionalism Ability to …