by Kit Pharo | Mar 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
I just thumbed through the latest DROVERS magazine. It seems that the latest hot topic within the status quo beef industry is parasite control – with an emphasis on deworming. There was one article on deworming and many advertisements for drugs and chemicals that...
by Kit Pharo | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Several weeks ago, someone in the PCC Discussion Group shared an article on Complexity Bias. It was difficult to read – but I found it very interesting. The following is a quote from the article. “Faced with two competing hypotheses, we are likely to choose the most...
by Kit Pharo | Mar 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
It is becoming more and more obvious the future belongs to those who are able to successfully transition to a low-input (high-profit) program with efficient, low-maintenance cows. It belongs to those who are taking the Ten-Step approach to Profita-BULL, Enjoya-BULL...
by Kit Pharo | Mar 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Every generation plays an important part in the success or failure of the family business. The decisions you make (or don’t make) could have a profound effect on the future of your family. As manager of your family farm or ranch, it is your job to make decisions...
by Kit Pharo | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
I have visited with thousands of cow-calf producers all over North America. With very few exceptions, these producers are all looking for the same type of momma cow. They say they want an efficient, 1100-pound cow that can wean at least 50% of her own weight for...
by Kit Pharo | Nov 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
According to the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC), the cost of producing a calf has increased from $384 in 2000 to $883 in 2014. WOW… it way more than doubled in just 14 years. Keep in mind, though, that this is an average cost of production. Some...
