#190 – Starting From Scratch
It is still possible to begin farming and ranching from scratch, without owning land or livestock, but there are some significant challenges. Here are three more things to think about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=gOG7HTLuB2E&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=190...
#190 – Starting From Scratch
It is still possible to begin farming and ranching from scratch, without owning land or livestock, but there are some significant challenges. Here are three more things to think about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=gOG7HTLuB2E&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=190...
#134 – Backbone of the Ranch
What is the backbone of your operation? Is it land? Your cowherd? Your workers? It may be sobering to think about the one thing that sets the direction for everything else....
#133 – Calf Puller for Sale
PCC® Calving-ease bulls have changed our lives. We no longer stay up all night to check heifers and pull calves. A quick, low-stress natural birth is better for everyone involved: the momma, the baby, and the cowboy....
#132 – Don’t Try This at Home?
It depends what we’re talking about. If it’s motorcycle stunts, you probably shouldn’t. However, if it’s low-maintenance, grass-efficient genetics, then you really should try this at home....
#131 – Reconsidering Fake Meat
Although it was big news a couple years ago, meat substitutes are waning in popularity with consumers, investors, and scientists. Good news for cattlemen and the environment!...
#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....
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#248 – Derek Schwanebeck – Seasonal Grazing for Improved Lifestyle and Profit
Derek Schwanebeck and his wife took over her family’s ranch and weren’t afraid to make changes to improve both profitability and quality of life. They transitioned from a traditional owned cow/calf operation to a fully seasonal custom grazing model focused on fall cows, bringing in cows each spring and sending them out in the fall. Derek shares how this shift improved the ranch’s profitability and positively impacted their lifestyle. Switch to Audio-Only Resources...