#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...
#71 – How to Pick Your Next Bull
Last week I spent a couple days at PCC® Headquarters helping evaluate 300 bulls, preparing for the Colorado Fall Sale. Here's a sample of the evaluation process, and the information available to help you select your next herd sire....
#70 – Rotational Grazing Project Update
Here's an honest look at our grazing project — transitioning our irrigated hay farm to year-round rotational grazing. Dry conditions resulted in being overstocked with cows I don't want to sell....
#69 – Goodbye Wyoming
Nathan's Wyoming adventure has drawn to a close for this year. He's headed off to college, but not before helping Dad with the cattle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=eP4m1BHy9Ww&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=69
#68 – PCC® Friends
We've met a lot of good friends through the PCC network and we got to visit with a few of them recently. ""If you have to be around people, find people you like.""...
#67 – PCC® Females
There's only two ways to get low-maintenance, grass-efficient PCC females: raise them or buy them. Here's an opportunity to buy them at bigiron.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=NwJjGog9UTk&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=67
#66 – Summertime
Summertime is a busy time of year for Ranchers. There's lots of work that must be done, and complications due to drought. A bright spot for some of us is a visit from the grandkids....
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#242 – Noah Eubanks – Adapted Cows are a Low Input Factory
I love Noah Eubanks’ perspective on buying and breeding cows that may not be as desirable to others but thrive on his ranch. They require little investment yet produce acceptable calves with minimal hassle. He shares this strategy, how he has grown his ranching operation on family land, how he manages it while working an off-ranch job, and much more! Resources mentioned: The Goal Rich Dad, Poor Dad Man, Cattle Veld Ranching Returns Podcast Ranchonomics Podcast...