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#167 – Sentimental Gifts

#167 – Sentimental Gifts

I grew up with a toy tractor in one hand and the fender grip of a John Deere 4020 in the other. I have since restored one, lost it, and was looking to replace it. My wife is understanding of my sentimentalism, so she said, "Happy Birthday . . . and Merry Christmas."...

#166 – Working for a Living

#166 – Working for a Living

This is the time of year when your genetic choices are put to the test. Winter can be the most expensive time to be in the cow business. Are your cows working for you, or are you working for your cows?...

#165 – Road Trip

#165 – Road Trip

This past week, we spent the Thanksgiving holiday with our son in Nebraska. He and his wife custom graze cows and train ranch horses on a ranch near Kimball. Even though this was a working vacation, it made me thankful for the heritage of hard work, freedom, and faith...

#164 – Choosing Replacements

#164 – Choosing Replacements

This is the time of year when many of us look through our heifer calves to choose replacements for our cow herd. When it comes to producing profit, fertility trumps all other traits. How can you determine which ones are the most fertile? Let nature decide....

#163 – Sale Season

#163 – Sale Season

This past week was a busy one for the PCC Crew, with bull sales in Colorado and Alabama. I stopped off in Denver at the Regenerate Conference to talk to folks about grass-based, low-maintenance PCC genetics. Even with the uncertainty of a bitter presidential election,...

#162 – 5 Reasons

#162 – 5 Reasons

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....

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#246 – Paul, Gavin and Jason – Profitable Cow Production

Paul Landrigan, Gavin Kemp, and Jason Orton join me to discuss how they apply selection pressure to identify the most fertile, low-input cows and produce bulls that can improve your herd. We cover topics including heifer development, cow wintering, the ideal cow, and more! Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For more information, check out at RanchingReturns.com. You can also check out PharoCattle.com for more information on how to put more fun and profit back...

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