The Class of 2023 is ready to apply their knowledge and experience to serve the ranching industry. By Emily StriblingWinter 2023 Newsletter In May 2023, the next class of KRIRM graduates will earn their Master of Science in Ranch Management. The class of 2023 includes Bradley Donner, recipient of the Lee and Ramona Bass Endowed Fellowship; Caroline Wild, recipient of …
by Clay Mathis, PhD Droughts are inevitable and each one demands a management response. Protecting drought-stressed natural resources (soil and forages) for the long-term and sustaining the ranch business isn’t easy. Since each drought is different and may occur at different stages of the cattle cycle, the best management actions vary as well. The good news in 2022 is weaned …
Position Title: Asst. Ranch Manager & Housekeeper / Cook Name of Ranch/Business: 4M HR Logistics Location: Del Rio, Texas Position Description: We have a unique opportunity for a couple to work/live on an 11,000 acre ranch near Langtry, TX. Assistant ranch manager will supervise 1 full time employee. Qualifications: Ranch hand experience is a plus Ability to operate heavy equipment, …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: HCG Lavaca Properties Location: Lavaca County, Texas Position Description: The family has recently acquired a family-owned ranch comprised of ~1,600 acres in Lavaca County, Texas. The ranch will initially focus on hunting (deer, dove and duck) and livestock (cattle), and potentially equine at a later date. In addition to overseeing the recreational hunting …
Newell was raised on his family’s farm in Nephi, Utah and immediately managed a ranch in northeastern Utah post high school graduation in 2012 until setting off for college at Utah State Univeristy, a few years later. In between college semesters, Newell and his wife, Lauren, worked on ranches in Nebraska, South Dakota, Florida and Colorado. Upon graduation in 2018 …
Raised on the family ranch, Crandall Farms in Springville, Utah, Crandall has been involved in the ranching industry his entire life. Upon graduation from Utah State University in 2014 with a degree in mechanical engineering, Crandall worked as a product engineer for Powder River Livestock Equipment until returning to the ranch in 2018. Since his return, Crandall has been managing …
Clackum is an accomplished ranch manager with over 25 years of experience in animal agriculture. His roles have ranged from beef herdsman at his alma mater, Berry College in Mount Berry, Georgia, to his most recent position as ranch manager for Rollins Ranch White in Rydal, Georgia. Clackum, self-described as “a lifelong learner who is self-motivated, analytical and a research …
Position Title: Assistant Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: El Jardin Ranch/ Navarro Cattle Company Location: Encinal, Texas Position Description: El Jardin Ranch is one of several ranches, which are part of the Lewis Energy Lands Division that spans from Mexico to Texas to Colorado. El Jardin is a fully functioning cattle ranch with an additional focus on native wildlife management. We …
Position Title: Ranch Operations/ Facilities Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation Location: San Patricio County, Texas Position Description: The Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation is seeking an experienced and driven individual who will be responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance and repair of ranch/refuge facilities and grounds. The Welder Wildlife Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing …
Position Title: Ranch / Cattle Farm Manager Name of Ranch/Business: West Tennessee Location: Rossville, Tennessee Position Description: West TN cattle farm looking for a farm manager. Duties would include daily care of livestock (approximately 2800 head) including the herd’s health. Monitoring of pastures quality and grazing schedule. Develop and manage a herd mating schedule. Maintain repairs around the farm. Operate …
by Jason Sawyer, PhD In the last decade, there has been a substantial increase in the development of solar energy projects in the US, and much of the surge in development has occurred in areas that have a history of ranching as a primary land use. Land managers often seek additional income streams and enterprises supported by their land assets, …
Position Title: Purebred Cattle Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Circle G Ranches Location: Adel, GA Position Description: Circle G Ranches is a half century Angus seedstock operation based in Adel, Georgia. We are currently looking to fill the position of Cattle Manager that can add value to our operation in providing proper care and attention to our cattle and facilities. The …