The Bear Track

The Bear Track

Five-year-old Braylee Pharo talked Grammy Deanna into going for a walk in the woods near our mountain cabin.   When they returned, they showed me a picture of a track in the snow.   In excitement, I exclaimed, “That looks like a bear...
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Seven Simple Rules to Live By

Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up your present. What others think of you is none of your business. Time heals almost everything; give it time. Don’t judge or compare yourself to others; you have no idea what their journey is all about. Stop thinking too...
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The Elusive 1100-Pound Cow

I have visited with thousands of cow-calf producers all over North America.   With very few exceptions, these producers are all looking for the same type of momma cow.   They say they want an efficient, 1100-pound cow that can wean at least 50% of her own weight for...
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A Penny Saved

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...
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Results for Both Fall Sales

We sold 315 low-maintenance, grass-developed PCC Solar Bulls in our two fall bull sales for an average price of $4908.   It has been a long two weeks for everyone at PCC Headquarters.   We feel as though we have been running a marathon.   We hope to share more sale...