by Robert Pulliam | Oct 20, 2026 | Herd Quitter® Minute
Someone recently asked me, “What’s different about Pharo Cattle Company®?” Here it is in a nutshell: For over 35 years, Kit Pharo has been selecting seedstock for real-world traits — moderate frame, grass efficiency, calving ease, and fertility....
by Jared Luhman | Oct 19, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Tom Cotter farms in southern Minnesota on some of the most productive, highest-quality row-crop land the state has to offer. Yet he chooses to grow more than just corn and soybeans. He raises both organic and conventional crops, and his mix of short- and long-season...
by Robert Pulliam | Oct 13, 2026 | Herd Quitter® Minute
We used to wean calves in a feedlot, then spent days dealing with the health issues that we created. For several years now, we have been fenceline weaning on grass, and it has made a big improvement. Here are some ideas to think about. Click to read the full...
by Jared Luhman | Oct 12, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Zach Abney and Kacie Scherler moved back to Kacie’s home, but rather than working into the family ranch, they built their own. What started as a diversified, direct-to-consumer farm has grown into a scaled commercial cow/calf operation. We discuss their growth,...
by Jared Luhman | Oct 5, 2026 | Ranching Returns Podcast
Josh Tranel farms with his three first cousins, and they have grown a diversified farm that complements their core organic dairy. They have row crops, a feedlot, and a beef herd in addition to the dairy. We discuss the family dynamics, succession planning, the pros...
by Robert Pulliam | Sep 29, 2026 | Herd Quitter® Minute
The ability to turn forage into meat is the primary function of every cow herd. To be profitable for the cow/calf producer, genetics should be grass-based. PCC® cattle must perform on grass, or they don’t make the cut. Click to read the full transcript While visiting...
