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King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management

The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) offers a robust series of educational events, lectureships, and symposia designed to bring cutting-edge ranch management knowledge and practical solutions directly to ranchers, ranch employees, and industry stakeholders. These events cover a wide range of timely, dynamic topics such as advanced genetics in cattle, grazing nutrition strategies, cow-calf business practices, land management, and other real-world challenges facing today’s ranch operations. Delivered both in-person and online, the programs empower attendees to enhance their skills, stay current with industry trends, and apply innovative strategies that strengthen their ranching operations.

Beyond technical instruction, the Institute’s events serve as forums for networking and professional development, bringing together ranchers, educators, and experts from across the United States and beyond. Signature gatherings — including high-profile symposiums featuring leading voices in ranch management — offer participants the opportunity to engage with peers, exchange insights, and build relationships that support long-term success in the ranching industry. Through these outreach efforts, KRIRM not only deepens practical ranching expertise but also helps sustain the heritage and economic viability of ranching for future generations.
King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management

Managing the Cow-Calf Business Lectureship

Dates: March 16-17, 2026
Location: Kingsville, TX
Event will take place both in person and online.

Event Description Summary: This event will equip cow-calf producers with practical tools to make better management decisions. Through real-world scenarios, participants will build foundational skills in budgeting, stocking rates, marketing calves, and managing key cost drivers such as labor, depreciation, and feed. Designed to help ranch managers focus on what matters most, the session clarifies how to identify profit drivers, evaluate production and marketing decisions, and align operational choices with ranch ownership goals.

More info including the event agenda and how to sign up is here.
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