Herd Quitter™ Blog
Aleutian Cattle
Who Owns The Future?
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...
The Next Generation
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...
Special Attraction
Our Missouri Bull Sale will feature a special attraction in the form of a top-sort Red Angus bull. This bull has a very unique two-color birthmark. We have never seen a multi-color birthmark – and we have never seen one with such a distinct shape. This bull is...
Old is When…
Your sweetie says, “Let's go upstairs and make love,” and you answer, “Pick one; I can't do both!” Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you're barefoot. A sexy babe catches your fancy and your pacemaker opens the garage door. Going braless pulls...
More Market Thoughts
Although cattle prices have been on the rise the last three or four months, we must remain vigilant. I believe there continues to be a tremendous amount of volatility in our markets. It won’t take much to send prices higher or lower. Unfortunately, the odds of...
The Market Trend
Cattle prices have been on the rise for quite some time. Below is a 60-Day Market Trendline created by The Cattle Range for the week ending February 17, 2018. This provides a quick overview of our markets and where they might be headed. The angle indicates...
Pharo Bashing and Bragging Rights
When I get bored, I sometimes lurk around on a few cattle-related internet forums. I find this quite entertaining. This also keeps me up to date on what members of the status quo herd are thinking. There are more than a few self-proclaimed experts who appear to...
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...
Serious about Calving Ease
We are serious about calving ease – because our customers are serious about calving ease. It doesn’t matter how much growth potential a calf has if it is born dead. Dead calves have distressingly low weaning weights. No one has even come close to selling as many...