#196 – Retirement Questions

Today we had a visit from some vacationing PCC® customers, the Unruhs. We're about the same age, so we had a good time getting to know one another, as well as a great discussion about retirement. This raised many questions, especially how to manage the cow herd as the time draws near....

read more
Herd Quitter® Minute Color Logo
Herd Quitter® Minute Color Logo

#196 – Retirement Questions

Today we had a visit from some vacationing PCC® customers, the Unruhs. We're about the same age, so we had a good time getting to know one another, as well as a great discussion about retirement. This raised many questions, especially how to manage the cow herd as the time draws near....

read more
#160 – Weaning Time

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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....

#155 – Gentle Disposition

#155 – Gentle Disposition

This week my wife and I gathered 1st calf heifer pairs off an 1800 acre brush pasture up on the mountain. This would have been impossible without their gentle disposition....

The Latest from our Herd Quitter® Blog

#251 – Brian Munger, Wally Olson, John Haskell – What is Sell/Buy Marketing

In this podcast episode, ranching experts Wally Olson, John Haskell, and Brian Munger to discuss the intricacies of sell/by marketing in the cattle industry. The conversation covers the importance of understanding market dynamics, the risks associated with traditional buying and selling methods, and the practical applications of sell/buy marketing strategies. The guests share insights on valuing livestock, identifying market inefficiencies, and they discuss their...

read more

What is a Herd Quitter®?

Get Updates via Email