Up-Periscope Syndrome

Up-Periscope Syndrome

A periscope is a very handy instrument used to observe activity above the water’s surface from a submerged submarine. When the command “up periscope” is given the periscope is raised for use. Once in place, it has the ability to swivel around for surveillance in all...
Competitive Advantage

Competitive Advantage

No matter what business you’re in, having a competitive advantage is a very good thing. It is often the difference between mere survival and amazing success. There are three primary types of competitive advantages – a cost advantage, a production advantage, and a...
What’s Most Important?

What’s Most Important?

I subscribe to many status quo beef publications because I like to see what members of the status quo herd are thinking and doing. After looking through several beef publications and breed journals, it appears that nearly all bull producers are more concerned about...
Proactive vs. Reactive

Proactive vs. Reactive

It is always much better to be proactive than reactive. The difference between being proactive and reactive can be compared to the difference between fire prevention and frantically running around putting out fires every day. Being proactive requires us to think and...
#5 – Cows Sized for Profitability

#5 – Cows Sized for Profitability

When it comes to profitability, cow size and type are much more important than most ranchers realize. Before a cow can be profitable, she must fit her environment. In this episode of the Herd Quitter® Roundtable discussion, Kit and PJ are joined by PCC® Cooperative...