#202 – How Much is a PCC® Bull Worth?
Are bulls expensive? Yes. How much is a bull worth that can reduce feed, labor, calving loss, and breeding cost? More than you'll ever have to pay for him. Here's a reminder that it still costs 5 calves to buy a good bull. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YGmvx9Snn4 Click to read the full...
#202 – How Much is a PCC® Bull Worth?
Are bulls expensive? Yes. How much is a bull worth that can reduce feed, labor, calving loss, and breeding cost? More than you'll ever have to pay for him. Here's a reminder that it still costs 5 calves to buy a good bull. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YGmvx9Snn4 Click to read the full...
#106 – A History Lesson
They say if we don't learn from history, we're destined to repeat it. We should learn from economic history of the past. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=DZ0aAXyGisw&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=106
#105 – Helping with Bull Delivery
We had several PCC® customers purchase bulls with one of our stay-at-home options. It was good to meet new people and deliver a load of bulls to Western Colorado and Utah....
#104 – Colorado Spring Sale 2023 Optimism
Sale season at PCC® has become a gathering of Herd Quitters — those who aren't afraid to think for themselves and search outside-side-the-box for solutions to beef production challenges. What an encouraging group of people!...
#103 – Buy Genetics to Fit Your Herd Goals
The first trait Kit Pharo looks for in a bull is masculinity. Early maturity is an indicator of fertility, fleshing ability, and moderate frame size. Like begets like. Masculine bulls produce feminine females with those same traits. You will not produce those kind of...
#102 – Can PCC® Calves Perform in the Feedlot?
Some producers have asked, "Your cows may be more efficient, but can your calves perform in the feedlot?" Here's some data from a herd in the desert Southwest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=6-Q3sIM_JkI&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=102
#101 – How to Select a Bull for Grass-fed Production
Grass-fed beef continues to increase in popularity and market share. It opens up some profit opportunities for producers willing to explore alternative markets. Here's a couple things to consider when selecting bulls for a grass-finished operation....
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Oklahoma Meeting
I spoke to a sold-out crowd in Oklahoma last week. With a couple of exceptions, my message was well received. I firmly believe the cow-calf segment of the beef industry is at a Major Turning Point – and I think cow-calf producers need to get prepared. Among other things, I discussed the two things required to get prepared for the upcoming Major Turning Point. First, you need to find ways to increase pounds of beef produced per acre (NOT per cow). Second, you need...