#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...
#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...
#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
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
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
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
#173 – Carcass Thickness
Don't overlook the benefits to depth of body and carcass thickness. A generous heart girth allows for greater carcass yield, lower maintenance requirements, and better use of low-quality forage....
#172 – Ambassador for Beef
You never know when circumstances will give you an opportunity to be an ambassador for beef. I wish I had this encounter on video, but the best I can do is tell the story....
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Grass Efficiency
There is much variation when it comes to defining efficiency in the cattle business. There are more and more EPDs and $ Values being introduced by breed associations to help producers measure these so-called “efficiencies.” Unfortunately, nearly all of these tools determine efficiency by measuring pounds of high-energy processed feed required for a pound of gain. They forget… not all gain is created equal. It takes 2.5 times more energy (feed) to put on a pound of...