It seems as though most cow-calf producers are always looking for ways to increase weaning weights.   They can accomplish their goal by using large-framed, high-growth bulls, feeding expensive supplements, implanting calves and by using wormers and other toxic...

Most Americans will be getting together with family and friends tomorrow to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.   Perhaps the following Old Testament verses will help prepare us for this special day. When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good...

Monday morning, I read an article in which US Senator John Hoevan from North Dakota said, “These are challenging times for beef producers.”   A 65-year-old rancher from North Dakota was then quoted as saying, “We are at a tipping point in our industry.”   He went on...

John Nino, a PCC customer from California, showed up at our Nebraska Bull Sale last Saturday.   He and a couple of companions were in the area to buy some horses.   John purchased some bulls while at the sale.   While he was waiting for health papers, he came into the...

The most gratifying part of my job is hearing from people who made the transition from high-input, break-even ranching to low-input, profitable ranching.   I receive emails on a weekly basis from those who are so glad they made the transition when they did.   Most...

By Tim Goodnight Over the past two weeks, we have discussed several important areas that producers must address in order to produce high-quality grassfed beef. This week, I would like to discuss two of the most frequently asked questions we hear when visiting with...

Whether you want to believe it or not, your long-term success in the cow-calf business will be dependent on your willingness to make some changes.   We all have the ability to change – but not everyone has the willingness to change.   Unfortunately, most producers...

By Tim Goodnight In last week’s discussion on what is required to produce quality grassfed beef, I focused on animal genetics.   While selecting the right genetics is essential to producing quality grassfed beef, there are several other factors to consider. Grassfed...

Over the years, I have probably had over 200 people say, “I know PCC genetics work great on the ranch – but how do they work in the feedlot?”   I don’t get asked that question nearly as often as I did just five years ago – but often enough that I feel the...

Low-input ranching uses thinking (management) to solve problems – instead of money.   What could be more cost effective? Those who sell inputs – whether pharmaceuticals, equipment, machinery, feed supplements, chemicals, etc., etc. – are NOT at all concerned with how...