This article is the final article in a three-part series with Progressive Cattle magazine, published in March 2021. Be sure to read part one “Bragging rights require knowing costs” and part two “Unit cost of production expressions“. By: Rick Machen, PhD, and Stan Bevers Stocker cattle operators have been described as the cattle industry’s shock absorber between cow-calf producers and feedlot …
This article is part two in a three-part series with Progressive Cattle magazine, published in February 2021. Be sure to read part one “Bragging rights require knowing costs” and part three “Evaluating stocker cattle cost of production and profitabilty“. By: Rick Machen, PhD, and Stan Bevers In the first article in this series of three, we discussed the difference between unit …
Hank Willemsma shares his goal of growing as a businessman while valuing ranch traditions and employees By Ashley PattersonWinter 2021 Newsletter It started with the goal to be a good cowboy. Then, the goal progressed to be a good stockman. Today, Hank Willemsma’s goal is still the same, but now the focus is to be a good businessman. Willemsma, a …
Position Title: Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Stuart Land and Cattle Co Location: Rosedale, Virginia Position Description: The Stuart Land and Cattle Company of Virginia, Inc (SLCC) is seeking a Farm Manager. This is a unique, rewarding, and challenging opportunity to help lead the oldest continuously-operating cattle ranch in the country. We are looking for a self-motivated, thoughtful, experienced, and …
Position Title: General Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Noble Research Institute Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma Position Description: The Noble Research Institute, LLC. is seeking a General Ranch Manager who will supervise and manage the operational assets and personnel of a multiple property, grazing lands-focused beef cattle ranching and research organization. Noble’s goal is to assist farmers and ranchers achieve regenerative land …
Position Title: Family Farm and Ranch Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Laurel Springs Retreat Location: Santa Barbara, CA Position Description: Seeking a qualified On-Site Ranch Manager to manage the daily operations of a 160 acre ranch in Santa Barbara, CA. The ideal candidate is mature, reliable, flexible, hard-working, animal friendly, and team player who possesses detailed knowledge of managing all aspects …
Position Title: Operations Manager Name of Ranch/Business: Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Animal Science Department Location: McGregor, Texas Position Description: The Operations Manager, under direction, oversees business operations for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies, which include hiring employees, negotiating contracts, addressing budget matters, understanding general business operations, and guiding work teams. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …