#182 – Rain is a Good Thing
Rain is usually a welcome sight in my part of the world. We received a half inch yesterday and it sure brightened things up. In a country that relies primarily on irrigation, rain is pure gold....
#182 – Rain is a Good Thing
Rain is usually a welcome sight in my part of the world. We received a half inch yesterday and it sure brightened things up. In a country that relies primarily on irrigation, rain is pure gold....
#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This upswing in the market would be a great opportunity to trade in some of your large-framed, out-of-date genetics and replace them with grass-efficient 18 month-old PCC® bulls....
#119 – Herd Overview
Sometimes it's helpful to take a step back and get an overview of your operation from a different point of view. From a different perspective, you can see things you never noticed before. PCC® gives you several opportunities to do that....
#118 – Twins: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Twins are not normal or desired in beef cattle, however, it does occasionally happen, and sometimes for the good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=MKE38gdmcak&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=118
#117 – Moving Heifers
We moved heifers this morning. I'm pretty happy with their condition and their performance on some dry, brushy pasture. Kit Pharo claims the right genetics will perform in any environment, and they have proven that to be true....
#116 – What is a Herd Quitter?
People often see our bumper sticker and ask, "What is a Herd Quitter?" Here's a quick explanation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=L6Y25iP5o-E&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=116
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Bull Workdays
I am currently evaluating bulls at PCC Headquarters in Colorado. It’s been hot! The bulls look great, and I got a good start on my sale research. I’ll save the bulk of the research for later this fall. This is one of my favorite things to do, so I use it as leverage to get other projects completed. This has been a great motivator! Bull workdays also give me a chance to network with other PCC® cooperative producers and customers. This is invaluable! We all need to...