Herd Quitter™ Blog
The Tenderness is Real
A one-minute excerpt from the latest Ranching Returns Podcast episode was shared on PCC's Facebook Page Monday morning. In response, John Minor, a Pharo Bull Customer in Oklahoma, said: “We’ve been strictly using Pharo genetics since 2007 – and I can tell you the...
Get The Poisons Out
I am often inspired to write about things that I read, see and/or hear. This time, Steve Campbell inspired me to write about genetic potential. Follow me for a second as I provide some background information. One of the first talks I give to my wrestlers, as a coach,...
Up-Periscope Syndrome
A periscope is a very handy instrument used to observe activity above the water’s surface from a submerged submarine. When the command “up periscope” is given the periscope is raised for use. Once in place, it has the ability to swivel around for surveillance in all...
First Principles Thinking
"First principles thinking is the art of breaking down complex problems into their most fundamental truths. It’s a way of thinking that goes beyond the surface and allows us to see things from a new perspective. Thinking in terms of first principles allows us to...
What Changed?
In response to last week’s Getting Your Money’s Worth article, Steve Campbell with Tailor Made Cattle sent the following email. Kit, when my father and mother were married in 1950, my father told my mother NOT to ask a rancher how many cows he had. That was like...
Leading-Edge Genetics
For over 30 years, Pharo Cattle Company™ has been your source for low-input / high-profit genetics that will increase your pounds and profit per acre. For 30 years, we have been your source for grass-efficient genetics. For over 20 years, we have been your source for...
Getting Your Money’s Worth
When purchasing bulls, cost is always a factor – but it should not be the only factor. First and foremost, you should consider the program behind the bulls. Bulls that are produced in a program that aligns with your long-term goals are worth a whole lot more than...
Success Requires Action
If success was easy, everyone would be remarkably successful. Unfortunately, very few people can be classified as remarkably successful. Success, however, does appear to be easy for some people. If you look closer, you will discover those people make things happen....
Talk is Cheap
When I returned home from spending some time at the cabin last week, I had a HUGE pile of status quo ag publications and sale catalogs stacked up and waiting for me to go through. I don’t spend much time reading status quo articles – but I do like to keep up on what...
BEEF…Guaranteed Tender
This is a guest post written by Frank Hendrix of Callipyge Genetics and Tenet® Beef. Have you ever gone out to eat and ordered a steak that provided a less-than-enjoyable eating experience? It’s happened to me more than I would like to confess. According to USDA...