#227 – Out to Grass
In our part of the world, it's time to put cows out to grass for the summer. The drought has complicated things, but I'm thankful to have grass. There are a lot of places worse off than western Colorado. Click to read the full transcript In our part of the world, it's the time of year when cows go...
#227 – Out to Grass
In our part of the world, it's time to put cows out to grass for the summer. The drought has complicated things, but I'm thankful to have grass. There are a lot of places worse off than western Colorado. Click to read the full transcript In our part of the world, it's the time of year when cows go...
#221 – Heat Tolerant Bulls
If you live where the weather gets hot and humid, you may experience loss of production because of it. PCC® has a great selection of heat tolerant composite bulls in our spring sales: Texas April 7, Missouri April 13, and Colorado April 20. Click to read the full...
#220 – Maternal Traits
Here's some things to consider when buying a bull: What maternal traits are you building as you add replacements to your herd? Here's a few that translate directly to your bottom line. Click to read the full transcript If you raise your own replacement heifers, you...
#219 – Bull Buying Tips
Bulls will be expensive this year, so why not spend your money on one that takes your program in the right direction? Click to read the full transcript If you are buying bulls this spring, you will probably pay more than you ever have in your life. However, keep in...
#218 – The Most Important Trait
When purchasing a bull, what is your most important trait? Most select for growth or carcass, but one of the most basic attributes of a bull is producing a live calf. "The weaning weight for dead calves is distressingly low" (Kit Pharo). Click to read the full...
#217 – Chemical Crutches
For most cattlemen, using chemical solutions to treat parasites has become normal. This is costly as well as detrimental to soil biology. Trading your chemical crutches for natural remedies can improve soil health and reduce your expenses. 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...
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In Sync with Nature
This is what we mean when we say, “Calve in sync with nature.” We have a 45-day breeding season and calve when nature is giving birth to its babies. We calve from May first to the middle of June. This year, we were finished in 47 days. This doe and fawn were too far away for me to take a good picture. She had her baby a couple of weeks ago, close to the road.