#233 – Grass-based Genetics
The ability to turn forage into meat is the primary function of every cow herd. To be profitable for the cow/calf producer, genetics should be grass-based. PCC® cattle must perform on grass, or they don’t make the cut. Click to read the full transcript While visiting with a large landowner, I...
#233 – Grass-based Genetics
The ability to turn forage into meat is the primary function of every cow herd. To be profitable for the cow/calf producer, genetics should be grass-based. PCC® cattle must perform on grass, or they don’t make the cut. Click to read the full transcript While visiting with a large landowner, I...
#222 – Head in the Right Direction
My brother's night time trip got much longer when it was discovered they were headed in the wrong direction. Are you moving your cow herd toward Grass-efficiency and Low-maintenance? Your bull buying decisions will determine if you are headed in the right direction....
#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...
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Don’t Be Afraid to Fail
Jason Nolf, a former all-American and now international wrestler, shared some thoughts in his Mindset Monday Concept: “If you never risk failing, you’ll never have a great triumphant story. I think this is one of the biggest things athletes have trouble with. People hate losing so bad that sometimes they aren’t even willing to try… But you can’t let the fear of losing stop you from learning and growing and potentially having a really awesome story to tell.” While...