#177 – How Long Does It Take?
I'm often asked, "How long does it take to change out your cow herd to moderate-framed, low maintenance PCC® cows?" It took us about 5 years and here's the short version. That may seem like a long time, but in reality, the years flew by. The hardest part was getting started. The best time to plant...
#177 – How Long Does It Take?
I'm often asked, "How long does it take to change out your cow herd to moderate-framed, low maintenance PCC® cows?" It took us about 5 years and here's the short version. That may seem like a long time, but in reality, the years flew by. The hardest part was getting started. The best time to plant...
#86 – How to Ranch on Leased Land
Is it possible to ranch without owning land? Not everyone has the ability or opportunity to own land. Many producers lease land for grazing, and some of us rent every acre we use. Here's six ideas to make the most of rented land....
#85 – The Cost of Feeding Hay
One of the largest expenses on the rancher's spreadsheet is usually winter feed cost. Anything you can do to decrease the amount of hay you feed will increase your profit. Here's a few ideas that may help. For info on ACV, see web site:...
#84 – Best Time To Buy
We are bombarded daily with thousands of ads telling us that NOW is the best time to buy. However, if market trends continue in the cattle business, NOW probably is the best time to buy your seed stock for next year....
#83 – Bred In, Not Fed In
Pharo Cattle Company® has a reputation for dominating the grass-fed genetics market. That's because for 35 years, Kit Pharo has been selecting for cattle that can prosper on grass, without expensive supplements. PCC® bulls have thickness and muscling that is bred in,...
#82 – How to Spot Calving Ease
PCC® has Calving Ease! But it is much more than producing a low birthweight calf. The skeletal structure of the cow plays an important role. Pelvic slope is a noticeable attribute in calving ease cattle. You can't help but see it once you know what to look for....
#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....
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#192 – First Generation Rancher
Here's some sound advice from First Generation Ranchers, Sean and Kat Weinert. They started from scratch with 3 heifers and a job in town, transitioning to land ownership and full-time ranching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=zKFf-O1vLwY&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=192 Click to read the full transcript Sean and Kat Weinert are first generation ranchers, in Hettinger, ND. They own Lost Creek Cattle Company running 200 cows and...