#209 – Potential Profit in 2026
Most cow/calf producers are profitable in the current high cattle market. However, markets go up and down. Here are three tried and true tactics that will increase your profit in any market. Click to read the full transcript My grandpa used to say, "A rising tide lifts all boats." Applied to the...
#209 – Potential Profit in 2026
Most cow/calf producers are profitable in the current high cattle market. However, markets go up and down. Here are three tried and true tactics that will increase your profit in any market. Click to read the full transcript My grandpa used to say, "A rising tide lifts all boats." Applied to the...
#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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Happy Lines
Many of the grass-developed, 16-month-old bulls we evaluated in Colorado last week had happy lines. Happy lines are horizontal lines on the ribs of the animal. They are believed to be deposits of volatile fatty acids just beneath the skin. Happy lines are indicative of a very healthy animal that is environmentally and nutritionally adapted. They are also indicative of an animal with a well-balanced and functional endocrine system. You will only find happy lines on...