#186 – Bigger is Not Always Better
Some of you have been watching for years, but there are many new Herd Quitters who are anxious to learn a better way to operate their business. Here is a re-run of a past episode. The message is still the same: Bigger is Not Always Better....
#186 – Bigger is Not Always Better
Some of you have been watching for years, but there are many new Herd Quitters who are anxious to learn a better way to operate their business. Here is a re-run of a past episode. The message is still the same: Bigger is Not Always Better....
#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!...
#120 – Time for a Trade-in
This upswing in the market would be a great opportunity to trade in some of your large-framed, out-of-date genetics and replace them with grass-efficient 18 month-old PCC® bulls....
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#244 – John Locke – Ranching Success
In this conversation, John Locke shares his ranching journey, reflecting on his family’s legacy and the challenges following a significant succession event. He discusses the transformative experience of attending the Ranching for Profit School, which prompted a shift in his management strategies and mindset. John also reflects on the frustrations of operating under traditional methods and the importance of embracing change in ranch management. Additionally, he...