
272: Kit Pharo - Kit Addresses Low Input Critics
From Ranching Returns Podcast by Jared Luhman
April 6, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 272
About this episode
Kit Pharo addresses various questions and comments regarding low input ranching practices.
Kit responds to comments and questions on podcast clips. The following are just a few of the topics we discuss: - Maternal vs. Terminal Selection - Applying pressure in heifer development - What is ideal cow size - Calving season affect on lifestyle and profit If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at https://www.ranchrightllc.com/ . Check out www.pharocattle.com for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at www.ranchingreturns.com . For Ranching Returns shirts, hats, and sweatshirts check out https://farmfocused.com/ranching-returns-merch/ To get more information on how Ambrook can benefit your operation, check out ambrook.com/ranchingreturns If you’re interested in both technical and financial support in improving your ranch productivity and efficiency, check out https://agspire.com/rff/
People in this episode
Host: Jared Luhman
Guest: Kit Pharo
Topics covered
- low input ranching
- heifer development
- cow size
- calving season
- profitability
- maternal vs terminal selection
Keywords
- ranching
- heifer development
- cow size
- calving season
- profit
- maternal selection
- terminal selection
Sponsors
Ranch Right LLC, Pharo Cattle, Ambrook, Agspire, Farm Focused
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC, Pharo Cattle, Ambrook, Agspire, Farm Focused
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