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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Ranch management graduate students Zane Herrin and Tyler Gardner prepare for graduation in 2020 from the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) master’s program, eagerly anticipating serving the ranching industry. 2020 VisionArticle by Kindra Gordon, appearing in KRIRM Winter 2020 Newsletter With its unique repeating digits—and match-up to the 20/20 moniker for perfect vision—2020 is being considered a milestone …
A discovered passion for research and a devoted respect for teaching led Dr. Jason Sawyer to become a research scientist with an inherent desire to provide practical solutions for the beef industry. With nearly 25 years of experience working in beef cattle production systems research, Sawyer will begin a new journey, joining the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) as …
Landon Schofield was raised in South Central Idaho where he grew up hunting and fishing the mountains and alpine lakes of the Pacific Northwest. From moving sprinkler pipe to driving tractor, growing up in Idaho afforded many opportunities to connect with the land. He recognized early on the many different interest groups that depend on the land and wanted to …
Chief Science Officer; East Foundation jsawyer@eastfoundation.net • 361-593-5401 Jason Sawyer is the Chief Science Officer for East Foundation, where he leads the Science mission of the Foundation, integrating research programs within the Foundation’s ongoing ranching operations to develop translatable knowledge and innovative solutions for stewards of working lands. Jason has over 20 years of experience in applied research and management, …
This article originally appeared in the December issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine and online here. It is part one in a five-part series. Be sure to read “Ranch employees – Recruiting the right kind” in the upcoming January issue of Progressive Cattle Magazine. By Rick Machen; Paul C. Genho Endowed Chair in Ranch Management, King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management …
Managing the Cow-Calf Business Lectureship to be Offered in January 2020 by KRIRM and TSCRA. KINGSVILLE, TEXAS (Nov. 12, 2019)—A new rancher learning opportunity in 2020 will be offered by the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM), along with five other regularly scheduled lectureships. The newest lectureship, Managing the Cow-Calf Business, will be held Jan. 9-10, 2020, in Fort …