Does Justification Make It Right?

Does Justification Make It Right?

I continue to get emails and phone calls from ranchers who do their best to justify what they are doing.  The fact that they call me makes me think they are beginning to question some of the things they have been doing.  They tell me why they have big,...
Does Justification Make It Right?

PCC’s Grass-Fed Alliance

As you know, PCC recently formed an alliance with Tyson Foods and Cactus Feeders to produce a high-quality, grass-finished beef product. This product will be All Natural. It will compete with imported grass-fed beef. There is a difference between grass-fed and...
Does Justification Make It Right?

Eliminate the Need for Fly Control

The hottest topic within the beef industry is fly control.   When confronted with a problem, most producers are quick to spend an inordinate amount of time, energy and money treating the symptoms – while they totally ignore the problem.   Folks, if we never work at...
Does Justification Make It Right?

What is a Paradigm?

Although the word “paradigm” has been a part of the English language since the 15th century, it never received much use until the 1960s.   We didn’t hear the word used much in agricultural circles for another 20-plus years.   Pronounced “para-dime”, the word has...
Does Justification Make It Right?

Winter Calving

Without fail, members of the status quo beef industry start talking about calving every January.   Several beef publications start sharing articles and advice on calving.   Members of most internet forums start sharing their stories and thoughts.   There is much talk...