#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 mind that you've been selling...
#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 mind that you've been selling...
#208 – Go West!
We are traveling west from Colorado to Kent, Washington, to spend the holidays with our daughter. Passing millions of acres of otherwise useless rangeland, it is a reminder how important the cattle industry is to the health and wealth of our nation. Click to read the...
#207 – No “Waspy” Cows
Years ago I learned a lesson about "Waspy Cows." It makes me thankful for the gentle disposition bred into our PCC® herd. Click to read the full transcript There are several traits that make PCC® cattle low-maintenance. Most ranchers would love a cow that can calve on...
#206 – Working for a Living
As Americans we respect those who can take care of themselves by working for a living. We should expect the same from our cows. Click to read the full transcript As Americans, we respect those who work for a living. Shouldn’t we demand the same from our cows? This...
#205 – When to Cull Cows
This time of year cowmen are making decisions on which cows to cull from their herd. Some of those decisions should be obvious. Don't make excuses for problem cows. Click to read the full transcript This is the time of year when many cowmen are preg checking, aging...
#204 – America Needs Beef
As the government weighs in on the high price of beef, the cattle market has declined. However, there is still, and will be a strong demand for beef. Hang in there and keep building -- America needs your beef. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbVInHcaNoE Click to read...
#203 – Getting in at the Top
The cattle market is at an all time high. Is it too risky to buy in now? Here's a couple ideas that can put you in the cow business but still limit your risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QFrTPv_O7s Click to read the full transcript I recently attended our local...
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How Much Would You Pay?
How much would you pay for a cow you don’t like? For example, how much would you pay for a cow that is too tall, or too hard keeping, etc., etc.? $2500? $3000? $3500? Why would you even consider purchasing a cow you don’t like? I just looked at a recent market report from the Ogallala Livestock Auction in Nebraska. They sold 790 bred cows of all ages for an average price of $3600. I was happy to see that a longtime PCC® customer sold a set of four-year-old cows...