#176 – Ready for the Future
Cattle prices have never been this high but we know that won't last. Inputs have never been this high either, but will probably go higher. This is a great time to purchase low-input genetics and be ready for the future....
#176 – Ready for the Future
Cattle prices have never been this high but we know that won't last. Inputs have never been this high either, but will probably go higher. This is a great time to purchase low-input genetics and be ready for the future....
#130 – 3 Ways to Cut Expense and Increase Profit
Operating costs keep rising which makes it harder for cow/calf producers to show a profit. Even with the current rise in the calf market, margins are slim. Here are three practical ways to cut expenses and increase your profit....
#129 – Bull Workdays 2024
I recently attended the Colorado bull work-days evaluating spring sale bulls. I was impressed with the consistent quality of the bulls and Kit Pharo's relentless standards of excellence for those that qualify for the sale....
#128 – Have Cows, Will Travel
It's a challenge to operate totally on leased land, but it can be done. It helps to have PCC® cows with a gentle disposition that are easy to handle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=Cx0gUXcAXQY&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=128
#127 – Give the People What They Want
Buc-ee's is a popular travel stop in the south. They are known for safety, a variety of quality products and cleanliness. They are popular because they give the people what they want. Can beef producers do the same?...
#126 – After One Year Feeding ACV
We started feeding Apple Cider Vinegar one year ago. Here's an update discussing our observations on digestion, cost, pest control and other benefits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=T4oJsvLVXsM&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=126
#125 – Sharing with Wildlife
In this part of the country, we have to share our stored resources with wildlife. It is another on a list of problems we have to navigate in order to run a ranch. What are the problems unique to your region?...
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Long-Bodied Cattle
Last week, we discussed the problems associated with cattle that have level hips. The same university, seedstock and show ring people who think cattle should have level hips also prefer long-bodied cattle – or what appear to be long-bodied cattle. When it comes to breeding animals, they are wrong on both counts! In most cases… body length is an optical illusion. The animals that appear to be long bodied are Gutless Wonders. They are all legs with no body depth....