by Kit Pharo | Jun 14, 2017 | Kit Pharo
Some of the thoughts I shared last week raised a few questions, so I decided to expand this discussion. Since we have not seen a true bottom to a cattle cycle since 1996, many have forgotten how the cattle cycle works. For the most part, the cattle cycle is based...
by Kit Pharo | Jun 10, 2017 | Sabbath Day Devotion
Iron Sharpens Iron – As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 This very short proverb, written by Solomon, has many applications. I believe it has physical, mental and spiritual relevance. We need the presence of others to reach our...
by Kit Pharo | Jun 8, 2017 | Kit Pharo
Last week, I shared a picture of the 24 people who participated in the 2017 Pharo Phamily Reunion. I then asked if you could pick out and identify the four siblings (Kit, Brett, Kathy and Jen). We did receive some response to this question....
by Kit Pharo | Jun 7, 2017 | Kit Pharo
According to the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), the cost of producing a calf has increased from $384 in 2000 to $883 in 2014. WOW… it way more than doubled in just 14 years. Keep in mind, though, that this is an average cost of production. Some...
by Kit Pharo | Jun 7, 2017 | Kit Pharo
Cattle prices have been making some remarkable recoveries. Below is a 60-day Market Trendline created by The Cattle Range for June 2, 2017. This provides a quick overview of our markets and where they might be headed. The angle indicates direction and velocity...
