#177 – How Long Does It Take?
I'm often asked, "How long does it take to change out your cow herd to moderate-framed, low maintenance PCC® cows?" It took us about 5 years and here's the short version. That may seem like a long time, but in reality, the years flew by. The hardest part was getting started. The best time to plant...
#177 – How Long Does It Take?
I'm often asked, "How long does it take to change out your cow herd to moderate-framed, low maintenance PCC® cows?" It took us about 5 years and here's the short version. That may seem like a long time, but in reality, the years flew by. The hardest part was getting started. The best time to plant...
#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?...
#124 – Tax Write-offs
This is the time of year ranchers tally up the balance sheet. If you made money, your tax man may encourage you to buy something to avoid paying excessive taxes. Here’s a suggestion. Why not visit the PCC® Classifieds? https://pharocattle.com/classifieds/...
#123 – Fleshing Ability
If you raise your own replacement heifers, one of the most important economic traits to look for in a herd sire is fleshing ability. Cattle with good fleshing ability will gain condition quickly, maintain it longer, breed more reliably, and do more with lesser quality...
#122 – Fine Tuning
As cooperative producers for PCC®, our duty is to keep fine tuning our cow herd with the benefit of our bull customers in mind. We are continually striving for optimum levels of frame size, fertility, fleshing ability, calving ease, disposition, and grass efficiency....
#121 – Looking Ahead
Optimism is strong at the fall bull sales. Looking ahead, this fall may be the best time to buy a bull rather than waiting until next spring. Only two sales left!...
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#185 – Soil Health – Part 2
Here's a real life example of improving soil health through rotational grazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=1Q_tfg_mYus&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=185