#223 – One Trait: Masculinity
There is a ton of information that can help you choose your next PCC® herd sire. Most of it is available on our unique quick sort program. However, if you could only choose one trait, this would be it: Masculinity is indicative of several other traits that are vital to profitability. Click to read...
#223 – One Trait: Masculinity
There is a ton of information that can help you choose your next PCC® herd sire. Most of it is available on our unique quick sort program. However, if you could only choose one trait, this would be it: Masculinity is indicative of several other traits that are vital to profitability. Click to read...
#182 – Rain is a Good Thing
Rain is usually a welcome sight in my part of the world. We received a half inch yesterday and it sure brightened things up. In a country that relies primarily on irrigation, rain is pure gold....
#181 – Long Days
This time of year requires long days to get all the work done. I'm thankful for good friends and "Vitamin I" (Ibuprofen). This week we worked our yearling heifers and put them out to grass....
#180 – Kill the Cow?
In recent years, climatologists have villainized the cow as a primary culprit of global warming. They claim that methane gas (or cow farts) along with traditional farming methods are major contributors to increased carbon in the atmosphere. Are cows the problem or the...
#179 – Improving Soil Health
Our grazing project has improved a worn out rented hay farm. After three years, we can notice a definite difference in the health of the soil. Here are 5 principles that will promote soil health....
#178 – Didn’t get a Bull?
What can you do if the PCC® spring sales are over and you didn't get a bull? Here's a couple of options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=ZuLzpJ970HQ&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=178
#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...
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Are You Swimming Naked?
Although calf prices have taken a slight dip, they are still sky high! Your calves, believe it or not, are worth $1500 More per head today than they were worth just five years ago. You have the world by the tail, don’t you? Life is GREAT! But wait a minute… How long do you think these stratospheric prices will last? No one knows how long they will last – but we all know they won’t last forever. When cattle prices fall, the cost of inputs will remain at record-high...