Threat or Opportunity

Threat or Opportunity

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...
Threat or Opportunity

More Cows for More Years

In preparation for our fall bull sales, we have visited with hundreds of PCC customers.   Most have used their PCC bulls for more years than they ever thought possible.   One customer purchased three PCC Solar Bulls in the fall of 2008.   These bulls are still going...
Threat or Opportunity

Consider the Future

Have you noticed that the most successful and happy people throughout history have been those who made decisions that were based on the future?   It’s true!   Successful people know that nothing stays the same.   The present is different from the past – and the future...
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Warren Buffet’s 10 Rules for Success

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful businessmen in the world.   On our way home from the Nebraska Bull Sale, we stopped at a Jimmy John’s for lunch.   I saw this list posted on the wall and thought it was worth sharing.   My personal favorites are 2, 3, 5, 6...
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One Down and One to Go

Our Nebraska Bull Sale is behind us.   The pre-sale meeting with Jim Gerrish had nearly 47 cow-calf producers from at least eight different states in attendance.   We had 45 registered bidders at the sale – from 8 different states.   There were 52 people using our...