by Kit Pharo | Nov 5, 2025 | PCC® Update
There is much variation when it comes to defining efficiency in the cattle business. There are more and more EPDs and $ Values being introduced by breed associations to help producers measure these so-called “efficiencies.” Unfortunately, nearly all of these tools...
by Kit Pharo | Oct 29, 2025 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting, TENET®
I had a two-year-old grassfed Tenet® steer slaughtered and processed. I picked up the meat seven days later. Hence, no aging. Last week, I gave four ribeye steaks to a group of people. I purchased four ribeye steaks at the local meat market. All of the steaks were...
by Kit Pharo | Oct 29, 2025 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
I have visited with hundreds of PCC® customers in the past month concerning our upcoming bull sales. I am often reminded that our customers should get more from their bull producer than just bulls. Although Pharo Cattle Company® sells bulls, we are primarily in the...
by Bobby Thoman | Oct 29, 2025 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
When I think about “beating the odds,” I think of Vegas. The odds are definitely against you when it comes to gambling. You have about a 0.02% chance of winning at the slot machines. Blackjack is a little better at around 10%, if you know what you are doing. What...
by Bobby Thoman | Oct 22, 2025 | PCC® Update
Successful people position themselves to take advantage of opportunities that come their way. Sometimes the opportunities find us because of our character. Shane Parrish shared in his weekly blog a list of things we can do to put ourselves in a good position: “A lot...
by Kit Pharo | Oct 22, 2025 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
In preparation for our upcoming bull sales, I have visited with many PCC® customers in the past month. Some are longtime customers – and some are relatively new. Those who are relatively new wish they had started utilizing Pharo genetics and philosophies sooner. Even...
