#209 – Potential Profit in 2026
Most cow/calf producers are profitable in the current high cattle market. However, markets go up and down. Here are three tried and true tactics that will increase your profit in any market. Click to read the full transcript My grandpa used to say, "A rising tide lifts all boats." Applied to the...
#209 – Potential Profit in 2026
Most cow/calf producers are profitable in the current high cattle market. However, markets go up and down. Here are three tried and true tactics that will increase your profit in any market. Click to read the full transcript My grandpa used to say, "A rising tide lifts all boats." Applied to the...
#208 – Go West!
We are traveling west from Colorado to Kent, Washington, to spend the holidays with our daughter. Passing millions of acres of otherwise useless rangeland, it is a reminder how important the cattle industry is to the health and wealth of our nation. Click to read the...
#207 – No “Waspy” Cows
Years ago I learned a lesson about "Waspy Cows." It makes me thankful for the gentle disposition bred into our PCC® herd. Click to read the full transcript There are several traits that make PCC® cattle low-maintenance. Most ranchers would love a cow that can calve on...
#206 – Working for a Living
As Americans we respect those who can take care of themselves by working for a living. We should expect the same from our cows. Click to read the full transcript As Americans, we respect those who work for a living. Shouldn’t we demand the same from our cows? This...
#205 – When to Cull Cows
This time of year cowmen are making decisions on which cows to cull from their herd. Some of those decisions should be obvious. Don't make excuses for problem cows. Click to read the full transcript This is the time of year when many cowmen are preg checking, aging...
#204 – America Needs Beef
As the government weighs in on the high price of beef, the cattle market has declined. However, there is still, and will be a strong demand for beef. Hang in there and keep building -- America needs your beef. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbVInHcaNoE Click to read...
#203 – Getting in at the Top
The cattle market is at an all time high. Is it too risky to buy in now? Here's a couple ideas that can put you in the cow business but still limit your risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QFrTPv_O7s Click to read the full transcript I recently attended our local...
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#209 – Potential Profit in 2026
Most cow/calf producers are profitable in the current high cattle market. However, markets go up and down. Here are three tried and true tactics that will increase your profit in any market. Click to read the full transcript My grandpa used to say, "A rising tide lifts all boats." Applied to the current cattle market, most everyone is profitable with today's calf prices. However, when the tide goes out, we'll find out who's not wearing pants. Is there a rancher...