#170 – The National Western
The National Western Stock Show has many years of history and tradition. Located in Denver, Colorado, it has been a cowboy gathering for generations. Though the cowboys are few and far between, it's still a worthwhile adventure....
#170 – The National Western
The National Western Stock Show has many years of history and tradition. Located in Denver, Colorado, it has been a cowboy gathering for generations. Though the cowboys are few and far between, it's still a worthwhile adventure....
#134 – Backbone of the Ranch
What is the backbone of your operation? Is it land? Your cowherd? Your workers? It may be sobering to think about the one thing that sets the direction for everything else....
#133 – Calf Puller for Sale
PCC™ Calving-ease bulls have changed our lives. We no longer stay up all night to check heifers and pull calves. A quick, low-stress natural birth is better for everyone involved: the momma, the baby, and the cowboy....
#132 – Don’t Try This at Home?
It depends what we’re talking about. If it’s motorcycle stunts, you probably shouldn’t. However, if it’s low-maintenance, grass-efficient genetics, then you really should try this at home....
#131 – Reconsidering Fake Meat
Although it was big news a couple years ago, meat substitutes are waning in popularity with consumers, investors, and scientists. Good news for cattlemen and the environment!...
#130 – 3 Ways to Cut Expense and Increase Profit
Operating costs keep rising which makes it harder for cow/calf producers to show a profit. Even with the current rise in the calf market, margins are slim. Here are three practical ways to cut expenses and increase your profit....
#129 – Bull Workdays 2024
I recently attended the Colorado bull work-days evaluating spring sale bulls. I was impressed with the consistent quality of the bulls and Kit Pharo's relentless standards of excellence for those that qualify for the sale....
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Everyone Looks Smart
All cow-calf producers look smart when 500-pound calves are worth $1800 to $2000 per head. They can do many things wrong and still make a profit. How many cow-calf producers are going to look smart when the cattle market crashes? I’m afraid the smart ones will be in the minority by a large margin. According to the Livestock Marketing Information Center, the average cost to produce a calf in 2024 was a whopping $1045. That was the average. Since many PCC™ customers...