#200 – Bull EPDs
When buying your next herd bull, you will be bombarded with more information than you can use. What data do you look at first? What traits will give you the biggest bang for your buck? Here's a couple ideas that translate into $$ to your bottom line....
#200 – Bull EPDs
When buying your next herd bull, you will be bombarded with more information than you can use. What data do you look at first? What traits will give you the biggest bang for your buck? Here's a couple ideas that translate into $$ to your bottom line....
#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
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
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
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
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....
#154 – Fall Already
It's hard to believe fall is almost here already. It's time for us to gather our first bunch of cattle, our first calf heifer pairs that have been at high elevation. They've been on rough country and have done really well....
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#256 – Marlene Moore – Fighting to Keep the Ranch
Marlene Moore shares her incredible story of taking over her grandfather’s ranch with little experience and fighting to keep it alive — ultimately growing it into a thriving, profitable operation. She talks about the enterprises she started with, the changes she made along the way, and her current progress toward transitioning the ranch to a non-family heir to keep the legacy moving forward. Switch to Audio-Only Resources Mentioned Jesus Calling The Duck Commander...