#222 – Head in the Right Direction
My brother's night time trip got much longer when it was discovered they were headed in the wrong direction. Are you moving your cow herd toward Grass-efficiency and Low-maintenance? Your bull buying decisions will determine if you are headed in the right direction. Click to read the full...
#222 – Head in the Right Direction
My brother's night time trip got much longer when it was discovered they were headed in the wrong direction. Are you moving your cow herd toward Grass-efficiency and Low-maintenance? Your bull buying decisions will determine if you are headed in the right direction. Click to read the full...
#216 – Transitions
I recently visited one of my rancher sons. We talked about all the transitions of life. He is hopeful for the future, while I am transitioning toward retirement. The common denominator in making these transitions successful is people helping people. Click to read the...
#215 – Growing Into Money
Years ago, I was taught an important financial lesson that I have strayed from at times: "Always invest in things that are growing into money." That is something that machinery never does, but cattle always will if they are able to prosper on grass alone. Click to...
#214 – Bull Workdays
This week we're at PCC® Headquarters in Cheyenne Wells, CO for yearling bull evaluations. It's good to be with the PCC crew and other cooperative producers, a positive crowd that's enjoyable to work with. Click to read the full transcript This week we are at PCC®...
#213 – Paradigm Shift
Kit Pharo explains the PCC® program as a "Paradigm Shift" — a change in your way of thinking about the beef business. He promotes profit-minded philosophies like increasing pounds per acre, rather than pounds per cow; grazing more and feeding less; selecting for...
#212 – Genetics for Grass-Finished Beef
There's a big difference between grass-fed beef and grass-finished beef. The primary factor affecting tenderness in an efficient time frame is genetics. PCC® has genetics efficient grass-fed beef production. Click to read the full transcript There are many...
#211 – Grass-fed Beef
15 years ago, I had my first introduction to grass-fed beef. I discovered there are many misconceptions about appearance, flavor, tenderness, and genetics. Consumers are quickly changing their preferences based on nutrition and flavor. Surprisingly, many ranchers are...
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Own Your Failures
You will never get through this life without experiencing some failures. That’s life! How you deal with those failures, however, will have a monumental effect on your happiness and ultimate success. The average person has a tendency to blame his or her failures on someone or something else. That’s normal – but it’s not right! If I can blame the economy, the weather, the meat packers, the government, etc., etc., then I don’t feel like I am failing because someone...
