Ranch Consultant Burke was raised on a family ranch in western Wyoming. His father and grandfather were ahead of their time in understanding the importance of low-input, low cost agriculture. He earned a BS in Agricultural Economics with an emphasis in AgBusiness from BYU. He also served a 2 ½ year mission for his church in Brazil. Received a MS …
Tiffany Lashmet, J.D.
Agricultural Law Specialist; Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Tiffany Dowell Lashmet has served as an Agricultural Law Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service since 2013. Tiffany’s work focuses on legal issues impacting Texas landowners and agricultural producers including leases, water law, oil and gas law, pipeline easement negotiation, estate planning, and landowner liability. She travels the state speaking at various …
Matt Makens
Meteorologist; Makens Weather LLC Matt Makens has presented thousands of weather forecasts and outlooks to dozens of industries since the 1990s. Makens Weather, LLC was formed in 2016 and grew quickly by providing actionable weather and climate information, clearly communicated. The primary focus is on long-term seasonal forecasts and short-term weather hazards for the agricultural industry. Makens Weather serves global …
John Maddux
Owner and Manager; Maddux Cattle Company John Maddux is the fourth-generation manager of the family ranch operations, which includes 45,000 deeded and leased acres, 2,500 mother cows, and 6,000 yearlings. In addition to his daily ranch duties, he is a past member of the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition; the Nebraska Investment Council, which is responsible for managing the state’s 9 …
Ranch Director – Spanish Fork, UT
Position Title: Ranch Director Name of Ranch/Business: Confidential Location: Spanish Fork, UT Position Description: We are seeking a driven and experienced Ranching Director to oversee and manage multiple cattle ranches across federal and private lands in the beautiful high desert of Utah, Nevada, and Colorado. With over 1 million acres of range ground and a capacity of 5,000 head, this role …
Recreational & Exotic Ranch Manager – Astra Ranch
Position Title: Recreational & Exotic Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Astra Ranch Location: Waxahachie, TX Position Description: Astra Ranch, a family-owned and recreationally driven 500-acre ranch nestled in the scenic area of Waxahachie, Texas, is currently searching for a highly qualified and experienced Ranch Manager to oversee the operations. This job encompasses not only traditional farming and livestock management but also …
Farm Manager – Auchmar Plantation
Position Title: Farm Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Auchmar Plantation Location: Washington, LA Position Description: Auchmar Plantation is seeking an experienced full-time Farm Manager, with an option to live onsite if necessary, and manage the farm year-round. The position reports directly to the farm owners and is responsible for managing the overall operation of the farm. Excellent benefit and compensation package is …
Case Study: Identification of Federal and State Assistance Programs with Potential Utility for Ranchers
INTRODUCTION Many of the historical southern Texas Panhandle ranches were established in the late 1800’s. With a long-standing commitment to western heritage, they embody ranching traditions, with a focus on raising high quality cattle and working ranch horses. The host ranch of this case study consists of native rangeland with no cultivated ground. Important landowner considerations include natural resource management …
Chief Financial Officer – Country Natural Beef
Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Name of Ranch/Business: Country Natural Beef Location: Pacific Northwest Position Description: THE OPPORTUNITY Working closely with the rest of the management team, this executive will spearhead the daily operations of the finance & accounting staff, and be responsible for the strategic financial outlook and ERP management of the Co-Op. Initial primary strategic initiatives for …
Replacement Heifer Development Considerations for Long Term Success
by Dave DeLaney, KRIRM Practitioner in Ranch Management Whether in response to restocking due to drought, or simply a change in operations to take advantage of the uptrend in the current beef cycle, those of us at the Institute thought this might be a timely subject to address. Of all the strategic decisions the commercial cow-calf operator has to make, few …
Class of 2023 Shares Lessons Learned and Insights Gained
With exposure to diverse operations across the country, networking with professionals, and classroom learning, KRIRM students embrace the opportunity to learn more about current challenges facing the industry. As the graduating class of 2023 prepares to return to the workforce, they share some of the biggest challenges they have noticed and potential solutions going forward. The class of 2023 includes …
Bob Weaber, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head, Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers at Kansas State University bweaber@ksu.edu • 785-532-2281 Bob Weaber, Ph.D., currently serves as Professor and Department Head, Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers at Kansas State University. Weaber initially joined the faculty of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University in August of 2011 as …