#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....
#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....
#140 – Grazing vs Feeding Hay
In our main cowherd, we've cut back from feeding hay for five months to only one month. The goal is 100% grazing with hay only for weather emergencies. That's the quickest way to cut costs and promote herd health. I'm not there yet, but headed in the right direction,...
#139 – Busy in Springtime
Spring is a busy time on the farm and ranch. It’s easy to get bogged down with the work that never ends and forget that we are blessed to be a part of caring for God’s Creation....
#138 – Genetics for Grass-fed Beef
The market for natural grass-fed beef continues to increase. Some producers have sought to increase income by tapping into this market. Here's some ideas to help. Pharo Cattle Company™ has genetics for grass finishing!...
#137 – PCC™ Has PAP Tested Bulls
The PAP test was developed to be an indicator of potential heart problems in high altitude cattle due to Brisket Disease. PCC's Colorado spring sale has PAP tested bulls for our customers at high elevation....
#136 – PCC™ Heat Tolerant Bulls
PCC™ produces heat tolerant composite bulls without compromising fleshing ability, carcass quality or fertility. These 18-month-old bulls will be selling in Texas April 2nd, and Missouri, April 4th....
#135 – May You Always Have Cows Around
One of the perks of being in the Pharo network is meeting other people who like to talk about cows. We learn from one another as well as validate and support each other's work. We are blessed to host PCC™ friends....
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As a result of an article in our Summer 2025 Newsletter, I received the following email from Dr. Dayton Steelman. I will tell you more about Dr. Steelman after you read his email. I am 86 years old, and it makes me smile when I read that you continue to evaluate and score your bulls for Horn Fly Resistance, along with all of your other selection traits. As you know, our research showed that bulls with Fly Resistance pass those genetics on to their offspring....