by Kit Pharo | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Kit Pharo | Nov 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 | Nov 8, 2017 | Sale
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...
by Kit Pharo | Nov 4, 2017 | PCC® Update
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...
by Kit Pharo | Nov 4, 2017 | PCC® Update
A few days ago, I shared an article with the PCC Discussion Group that summarized a recent survey of agricultural bank presidents and CEOs. Those bankers expect a substantial increase in foreclosures for the next five years – due to what they refer to as a “slumping...
