#182 – Rain is a Good Thing
Rain is usually a welcome sight in my part of the world. We received a half inch yesterday and it sure brightened things up. In a country that relies primarily on irrigation, rain is pure gold....
#182 – Rain is a Good Thing
Rain is usually a welcome sight in my part of the world. We received a half inch yesterday and it sure brightened things up. In a country that relies primarily on irrigation, rain is pure gold....
#161 – Enjoying the Journey
One of the things I've learned to enjoy is spending time with my cattle. Walking through the weaned calves I get to enjoy the fruits of my labor. PCC has made my cow deal more profitable and more enjoyable....
#160 – Weaning Time
I took a trip to visit family and we've driven by a lot of cattle in the countryside. It got me thinking about why I stuck with Pharo Cattle Company® genetics. Here's 5 reasons why....
#159 – Profit Picture
The cattle market is at an all time high which offers an opportunity for profit. However, high input producers have watched their cost of production rise at the same rate, limiting profit. The decisions you make today will affect your opportunities tomorrow. Now is...
#158 – Grazing Alfalfa
As the presence of alfalfa has increased in our rotational grazing pastures, we've had to learn how to graze it safely. Here's a few ideas to prevent bloat when grazing alfalfa....
#157 – Masculinity
Masculinity is one of the most important traits when selecting a herd bull. It should show up in their offspring at an early age. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=E2UcBQjnw1U&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=157
#156 – Weaning Weight
Many cattlemen like to brag about large weaning weights. Instead of comparing weaning weights, let's compare pounds per acre, and especially DOLLAR$ per acre. Easy fleshing moderate framed PCC cattle have resulted in more profit per acre for us....
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#233 – Chris and Lyndsey – Solar Grazing
In this episode, I speak with Chris Moore and Lyndsey Smith, from Shady Creek Lamb Co., who share their innovative approach to sheep farming through solar grazing. They discuss their backgrounds in agriculture, the challenges of transitioning from cattle to sheep, and the importance of water management and infrastructure in their operations. They also emphasize the significance of public relations in modern farming and how they have adapted to the protocols...