#195 – Preconditioning Calves

This past week I made a trip to the mountains to precondition our bull calves in preparation for weaning. It was good to see them prospering, even in a pretty harsh environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=3--n1GRT6LI&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=195 Click...

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#195 – Preconditioning Calves

This past week I made a trip to the mountains to precondition our bull calves in preparation for weaning. It was good to see them prospering, even in a pretty harsh environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=3--n1GRT6LI&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=195 Click...

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#179 – Improving Soil Health

#179 – Improving Soil Health

Our grazing project has improved a worn out rented hay farm. After three years, we can notice a definite difference in the health of the soil. Here are 5 principles that will promote soil health....

#178 – Didn’t get a Bull?

#178 – Didn’t get a Bull?

What can you do if the PCC® spring sales are over and you didn't get a bull? Here's a couple of options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=ZuLzpJ970HQ&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=178

#177 – How Long Does It Take?

#177 – How Long Does It Take?

I'm often asked, "How long does it take to change out your cow herd to moderate-framed, low maintenance PCC® cows?" It took us about 5 years and here's the short version. That may seem like a long time, but in reality, the years flew by. The hardest part was getting...

#176 – Ready for the Future

#176 – Ready for the Future

Cattle prices have never been this high but we know that won't last. Inputs have never been this high either, but will probably go higher. This is a great time to purchase low-input genetics and be ready for the future....

#175 – Let A Cow Be A Cow

#175 – Let A Cow Be A Cow

Why would you NOT let a cow be a cow? Why would you NOT want less work and more enjoyment at calving time? Why would you NOT want more live calves? Why would you NOT buy a guaranteed calving ease bull to use on your heifers? WHY?...

#174 – Calving Ease

#174 – Calving Ease

We have never regretted buying PCC® calving-ease bulls. Calving season is now a peaceful, enjoyable time of year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=fAdWrLdedKA&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=174

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#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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=Uj1MN6OqM20&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=198 Click to read the full transcript Last week I attended the Expanding Markets Conference in Helena, MT with...

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