#189 – Getting Started in Ag
Is it possible for a young person to start from scratch in production agriculture? Yes, but no one said it would be easy. This episode is first in a series to explore the challenges and solutions for the young person trying to start without owning land, livestock or machinery....
#189 – Getting Started in Ag
Is it possible for a young person to start from scratch in production agriculture? Yes, but no one said it would be easy. This episode is first in a series to explore the challenges and solutions for the young person trying to start without owning land, livestock or machinery....
#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?...
#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...
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Borrowed Wisdom
I used to tell my teenagers, “You know, you don’t have to make all the mistakes yourself; you can learn from other people’s mistakes, too!” Then, the more I thought about it, I remembered making plenty of dumb mistakes myself, even after getting advice to the contrary. I thought it was because I was so hard-headed, but maybe there’s more to it. Shane Parrish discussed this topic in his weekly blog: “Borrowed wisdom breaks under pressure because you haven’t earned...