#203 – Getting in at the Top
The cattle market is at an all time high. Is it too risky to buy in now? Here's a couple ideas that can put you in the cow business but still limit your risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QFrTPv_O7s Click to read the full transcript I recently attended our local Ag Expo, setting up a booth to...
#203 – Getting in at the Top
The cattle market is at an all time high. Is it too risky to buy in now? Here's a couple ideas that can put you in the cow business but still limit your risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QFrTPv_O7s Click to read the full transcript I recently attended our local Ag Expo, setting up a booth to...
#142 – A Grateful Nation
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who gave their lives in the military defending our freedoms. It's good to remember out loud on occasion, and show your gratefulness every day....
#141 – How Ranchers Save Money
Ranchers are notorious for ""saving money"" by buying a do-it-yourself project. My son Nathan is proving that he is truly a rancher at heart as he puts together his first ranch truck....
#140 – Grazing vs Feeding Hay
In our main cowherd, we've cut back from feeding hay for five months to only one month. The goal is 100% grazing with hay only for weather emergencies. That's the quickest way to cut costs and promote herd health. I'm not there yet, but headed in the right direction,...
#139 – Busy in Springtime
Spring is a busy time on the farm and ranch. It’s easy to get bogged down with the work that never ends and forget that we are blessed to be a part of caring for God’s Creation....
#138 – Genetics for Grass-fed Beef
The market for natural grass-fed beef continues to increase. Some producers have sought to increase income by tapping into this market. Here's some ideas to help. Pharo Cattle Company® has genetics for grass finishing!...
#137 – PCC® Has PAP Tested Bulls
The PAP test was developed to be an indicator of potential heart problems in high altitude cattle due to Brisket Disease. PCC's Colorado spring sale has PAP tested bulls for our customers at high elevation....
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Low-Input Cattle
Without a doubt, the most important economic trait cow-calf producers should be selecting for is low maintenance energy requirements. Maintenance energy refers to the amount of energy (feed) required to keep the animal alive. Since this has a HUGE effect on fleshing ability, fertility, stocking rate and lifetime production, it has a HUGE effect on profitability. Low-maintenance cows can produce much more for much less than status quo, high-maintenance cows. We...