#201 – Producing Profitable Females
There are many reasons to buy bulls from Pharo Cattle Company®, but one of the best perks is the quality of the females we produce. Calving ease involves more than simply birthing smaller calves. The hip structure of the cow is instrumental as well. Add in low-maintenance and udder quality, and...
#201 – Producing Profitable Females
There are many reasons to buy bulls from Pharo Cattle Company®, but one of the best perks is the quality of the females we produce. Calving ease involves more than simply birthing smaller calves. The hip structure of the cow is instrumental as well. Add in low-maintenance and udder quality, and...
#190 – Starting From Scratch
It is still possible to begin farming and ranching from scratch, without owning land or livestock, but there are some significant challenges. Here are three more things to think about....
#189 – Getting Started in Ag
Is it possible for a young person to start from scratch in production agriculture? Yes, but no one said it would be easy. This episode is first in a series to explore the challenges and solutions for the young person trying to start without owning land, livestock or...
#188 – How Many Cows Per Bull?
One of the most common questions asked is, "How many cows can a bull breed?" Kit Pharo says forage-developed bulls can breed twice as many cows for twice as many years compared to status quo grain-fed feedlot bulls. Here's a couple reasons why....
#187 – Honoring the Past
This past week we attended a Bluegrass Festival in Westcliffe, CO. They paid special attention to honoring our rural heritage and those who have gone before ‒ a good lesson for all of us....
#186 – Bigger is Not Always Better
Some of you have been watching for years, but there are many new Herd Quitters who are anxious to learn a better way to operate their business. Here is a re-run of a past episode. The message is still the same: Bigger is Not Always Better....
#185 – Soil Health – Part 2
Here's a real life example of improving soil health through rotational grazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=1Q_tfg_mYus&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=185
The Latest from our Herd Quitter® Blog
When Opportunity Knocks
The following was inspired by Napoleon Hill. Opportunity often knocks – only to find no one home. The world is filled with unfortunate souls who didn’t hear opportunity’s knock at the door because they were down at the convenience store buying lottery tickets. You will be surprised how much your luck improves when you make sure you are prepared to take advantage of opportunities. How many times have you had a great idea that you failed to act upon, only to...