#213 – Paradigm Shift
Kit Pharo explains the PCC® program as a "Paradigm Shift" — a change in your way of thinking about the beef business. He promotes profit-minded philosophies like increasing pounds per acre, rather than pounds per cow; grazing more and feeding less; selecting for traits like low-maintenance,...
#213 – Paradigm Shift
Kit Pharo explains the PCC® program as a "Paradigm Shift" — a change in your way of thinking about the beef business. He promotes profit-minded philosophies like increasing pounds per acre, rather than pounds per cow; grazing more and feeding less; selecting for traits like low-maintenance,...
#202 – How Much is a PCC® Bull Worth?
Are bulls expensive? Yes. How much is a bull worth that can reduce feed, labor, calving loss, and breeding cost? More than you'll ever have to pay for him. Here's a reminder that it still costs 5 calves to buy a good bull. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YGmvx9Snn4...
#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...
#200 – Bull EPDs
When buying your next herd bull, you will be bombarded with more information than you can use. What data do you look at first? What traits will give you the biggest bang for your buck? Here's a couple ideas that translate into $$ to your bottom line....
#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...
#198 – Expanding Markets
Describe a profitable ranch: They don't follow the herd They work with nature instead of against it They use grazing as a tool to build soil health They use low-maintenance, moderate-framed genetics They find value-added markets for their products...
#197 – Compare Cow $ize
Why does the status quo beef industry continue to select for more growth when the only thing increasing is cow size? They believe that bigger weaning weights mean bigger profits. Here's a challenge for you: run the numbers on your own herd and compare them to a herd...
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Bull Workdays
I spent the first part of last week at bull workdays at PCC® headquarters in Colorado. The weather was great, but I still needed my muck boots because the BS was getting deep! This was a great time to look at some of the best bulls in the industry. I always enjoy working cattle, but it’s nice when you are surrounded by people who can challenge you on every evaluation. Nothing makes you analyze your response better than a little criticism. It also helps me see...