#199 – Capturing Profit
The recent high cattle market has given ranchers a welcome reprieve from rising expenses. While our focus has been on increasing income, reducing expenses is much more important if we want to capture more profit in the future. NOTE: We misquoted the OSU study in the video: Cow cost averaged $615...
#199 – Capturing Profit
The recent high cattle market has given ranchers a welcome reprieve from rising expenses. While our focus has been on increasing income, reducing expenses is much more important if we want to capture more profit in the future. NOTE: We misquoted the OSU study in the video: Cow cost averaged $615...
#88 – Peace of Mind in 2023
Although many cattle producers live in remote areas, we still have to deal with other people. Family, friends, business associates, neighbors — all these relationships are vulnerable to hurts and offenses. The question is, how do you deal with it?...
#87 – The Importance of Shepherds
Did you ever wonder why God revealed the birth of His Son first to Shepherds? The Bible is filled with images and examples of shepherds and their sheep. God bless the shepherds and ranchers who faithfully care for their flocks and herds!...
#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,...
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#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 transcript What is the most important trait that you select for when buying a bull? Do you look at the growth EPD's, like weaning weight or yearling weight? You may look at carcass traits. Or maybe you are...