By Rick Machen, PhD The US beef industry is experiencing record high prices for calves, feeder and fed cattle. Cow prices are rising rapidly and expected to surpass 2014-15 replacement female prices. La Niña weather patterns are shifting to El Niño. Great Plains soil moisture conditions are improving; the current U.S. Drought Monitor map has improved appreciably (except Kansas and …
By Julia Herman, DVM, MS, DACVPM Beef Cattle Specialist Veterinarian, NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Every day cattle producers are taking steps to protect their families, animals, and operations from various risks. These risks could include inclement weather, poor nutrition, predators, viruses and microbes, contaminated water, among many others. The cattle production system in the U.S. does an …
Position Title: Livestock Manager Name of Ranch/Business: AU Ranches – Operated by Nevada Gold Mines Location: Elko, Eureka, and Lander County, NV Position Description: Livestock Manager to oversee all aspects of a historic 650,000 acre, cow/calf operation in the Northern Great Basin of Nevada (TS, Horseshoe, Hadley and Dean Ranches). Management oversight includes 4,200 head of mother cows, including marketing activities. …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: OO Ranch Location: Mena, AR Position Description: In search of a ranch manager for OO Ranch. OO Ranch is a family owned 1700 acre ranch in west central Arkansas. The ranch currently consists of a 300 head cow/calf operation. The herd in primarily Red Angus and Red Angus cross. Ranch is fenced and cross-fenced …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Turner Institute of EcoAgriculture, Inc. Location: Gordon, NE Position Description: Employer: Turner Institute of EcoAgriculture, Inc.Supervisory Position: YesJob Title: Ranch Manager Uses Time & Attendance: NoLocation: Gordon, NebraskaDivision: McGinley RanchHome Department: 627FLSA Status: ExemptPosition Type: Full Time / Benefits EligibleHousing Provided: Yes TURNER RANCHES SUMMARYTurner Ranches, administered by Turner Enterprises, Inc. (“TEI”), are …
By Kindra Gordon, published in the KRIRM Fall 2023 Newsletter It is said that “Big things are built one brick at a time.” For Wyoming-based True Ranches LLC that approach has established a solid foundation for their modern day, innovative beef production efforts. The cornerstone was laid in June 1957 when Dave and Jean True, pioneers in Wyoming’s oil industry, …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: C Punch Ranch, Inc. Location: Lovelock, NV Position Description: C Punch Ranch is a family owned ranch in Northeast Nevada. It is one of the oldest ranches in the state. Our manager unexpectedly passed away so we are looking to fill the position. We are seeking someone that is driven, self motivated, hands on …
Quin was born and raised in the horse country of Pilot Point, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Rangeland Ecology and Management with a minor in Soil and Forage Sciences. Throughout college he had developed a strong passion for learning and understanding the ecology of grassland environments which ultimately led him to …
Raised in southeastern Idaho, Killpack grew up working with his parents and neighbors at local small farms and ranches and competing in roping events. While pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology at BYU-Idaho, Killpack worked multiple jobs for local ranches gaining experience in the cow-calf and feedlot sectors as well as farming. After earning his degree in the …
Edwards was raised in Oologah, Oklahoma. His passion for ranching began working with family on his grandparents’ cow-calf operation. While earning his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University, he had the opportunity to work outside the classroom on a cow-calf operation and feedlot/bull test station further expanding his knowledge and …
Position Title: Ranch Manager/Director of Operations Name of Ranch/Business: Jordahl Cattle Company, LLC Location: Reed Point, MT Position Description: Our Current Cattle Ranch Manager is looking to retire over the next couple of years. We are searching for a highly qualified and experienced Ranch Manager to oversee operations, and would like to hire someone soon to get the lay of the …
Position Title: Farm/Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Lowe Ranch Location: Tatum, New Mexico Position Description: Lowe Ranch is a 4th generation family operation located in West Texas/Eastern New Mexico. The resources and animals under our care are a top priority. We are a progressive organization seeking a driven individual that is willing to run our operation and treat it as their …
