#181 – Long Days
This time of year requires long days to get all the work done. I'm thankful for good friends and "Vitamin I" (Ibuprofen). This week we worked our yearling heifers and put them out to grass....
#181 – Long Days
This time of year requires long days to get all the work done. I'm thankful for good friends and "Vitamin I" (Ibuprofen). This week we worked our yearling heifers and put them out to grass....
#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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Resilience
Farmers and Ranchers deal with many difficulties. We are subject to hardships like weather, markets and accidents. Fortunately, we also tend to be more resilient than most people. That is probably because of the hardships we have experienced. The Epoch Times shared some insight in a recent article on resilience: “Hardship often ignites victimhood. People may think, ‘Bad things always happen to me. Why can’t I get a break?’ When we play the victim, we internalize...