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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Our vision is to educate leaders in the ranching industry and ensure that our hard-earned heritage is not lost. Through the only Master of Science in Ranch Management program in the world and dynamic ranching learning opportunities of our lectureships and symposia at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, we are committed to our vision. Watch the video below to hear what a …
We were honored to meet with Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp to talk about our ranch management master’s program at Texas A&M-Kingsville and the dedication of the King Ranch family to preserving America’s ranching heritage. Chancellor Sharp, our director Dr. Clay Mathis, and alumnus, Tylor Braden, spent some time on King Ranch to talk about the benefits the program …
Everyone knows that old saying, “It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know.” Graduate students in our ranch management master’s program understand the importance of building networks and relationships in the industry. In fact, when asked what they believe is the greatest benefit they receive at the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management, students most often explain …
Nearly 5 years ago, Tylor Braden and Tyson Johnson graduated from the master’s program at the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management. Hear the KRIRM alumni share their experience and take-aways from the program, and how it helped prepare them to manage diversified ranching operations. Tylor is the Area Manager of Cattle Operations for King Ranch in Texas and Tyson is the …
We are now accepting applications to the Master of Science in Ranch Management program. At the King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management, we offer the only master’s degree in ranch management in the world. It is uniquely designed to teach a multi-disciplinary, systems approach to ranch management, providing students with an educational experience and network of partnering ranches that is …
The Clawson’s Family Commitment as Caretakers Feature story appearing in the KRIRM Fall 2018 Newsletter Story by Ashley Patterson, Photos by Denise Cleckler Driven by a fierce commitment to be the best caretaker of the land, livestock, and most importantly family and employees, David Clawson will be the first to tell you the lessons learned from hardships. But amidst everything …