#167 – Sentimental Gifts
I grew up with a toy tractor in one hand and the fender grip of a John Deere 4020 in the other. I have since restored one, lost it, and was looking to replace it. My wife is understanding of my sentimentalism, so she said, "Happy Birthday . . . and Merry Christmas."...
#167 – Sentimental Gifts
I grew up with a toy tractor in one hand and the fender grip of a John Deere 4020 in the other. I have since restored one, lost it, and was looking to replace it. My wife is understanding of my sentimentalism, so she said, "Happy Birthday . . . and Merry Christmas."...
#81 – Busy at PCC™
The PCC Crew is busy with the fall bull sale season. One down, three to go! We do what we do to help make your operation more profitable, and more enjoyable....
#80 – Are PCC™ Bulls Too Expensive?
PCC bull sales consistently average $5-6,000 per head. That's more than some potential customers want to spend. However, not every bull in the sale costs that much. There will be plenty of opportunities to purchase a bull for less than that at our fall bull sales....
#79 – Are PCC™ Cattle Small
For years, Kit Pharo has made the claim that ""Smaller cows equal bigger profit."" As a result, many people have the misconception that our cattle are small. It may surprise you that a 3-4 frame cow that weighs 1200-1300 pounds is not small. She's just put together in...
#78 – How to Choose the Right Bull
PCC™ gives you tons of data on every bull we sell. Breed associations create new EPD's regularly. So which traits are most important for herd sire selection? Which ones really affect profitability? Here's a quick look at 4 important traits that can transform your...
#77 – The Real Deal
Have you ever been disgusted with a cheap imitation of the real thing? They almost always disappoint. It has been said that imitation is a form of flattery. Maybe that explains why others are using Kit Pharo's buzz words on their bull ads? If you want real world...
#76 – Bigger is Not Always Better
Our culture tells us that bigger is better. We like to super-size everything, however, sometime bigger is much less efficient. That is the case for the cow/calf producer: bigger is not better....
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Graduates
It’s the time of year when we celebrate our young adults going out into the world. Whether they are graduating from high school or college, this is a big step towards their future. I used to be a big proponent of college after high school, but I have since changed my mind. I like Dave Ramsey’s approach: If the career you choose needs a license, then get a degree. If not, a trade school or apprenticeship seems more appropriate. This idea of sending our kids off to...