#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 and evaluating their cow herd....
#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 and evaluating their cow herd....
#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
#184 – Wild Country
We run our cows with other PCC® customers in wild country for the summer. It's past the middle of nowhere, but the cattle do great up in the mountains....
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#257 – Ted Miller – 600-Cow Grazing Dairy in Louisiana
Ted Miller is a first-generation farmer who started and built a large-scale, grazing-based dairy that allows him to compete in an industry typically dominated by high-capital, production-focused dairy farms. We discuss how he got started, why he chose this model, how he uses virtual fencing in a dairy context, and much more. Switch to Audio-Only Resources Mentioned National Grazing Lands Coalition Graze Magazine Ranching for Profit Grazing Grass Podcast Business...