by Kit Pharo | Jan 10, 2018 | PCC™ Update
In the beginning, God created the cow to eat the grass and other forages that man was not able to eat or digest. I’m sure God’s original cow was very efficient at converting low quality forages into milk and meat. Because of her unique four-stomach digestive system,...
by Kit Pharo | Jan 3, 2018 | PCC™ Update
Most people don’t make New Year’s Resolutions because they never keep them. They view them as a waste of time. On top of that, it is discouraging and depressing when they realize they failed to keep the resolutions they made. However, some people have a very...
by Kit Pharo | Dec 20, 2017 | PCC™ Update
To stimulate some outside-the-box thinking, I often ask cow-calf producers who attend my speaking engagements to raise their hand if they think the world needs the beef they produce. Nearly all of the producers will raise their hand. Folks, don’t ever be deceived...
by Kit Pharo | Dec 20, 2017 | PCC™ Update
I recently read an article in the Washington Post entitled “Cattle Have Gotten So Big Restaurants and Grocery Stores Need New Ways to Cut Steaks.” Let me remind you, the Washington Post is NOT a beef industry publication. However, it is read by thousands and...
by Kit Pharo | Dec 8, 2017 | PCC™ Update
If cow-calf producers want to have a prosperous future, they will need to make some major changes. The sooner they take the first step, the sooner they will reach their destination. I will review 10 steps required to get on the right road. These steps are not...
by Kit Pharo | Dec 6, 2017 | PCC™ Update
10. They only have a range of 20 miles before they break down or run out of gas. 9. Only the owner knows how to operate the door. 8. It is difficult to drive fast with all the fence tools, grease rags, ropes, chains, syringes, buckets, boots, hay, and loose papers...