Cooperative Producers

Pharo Cattle Company is much more than one family and one ranch. In reality, we could be described as a multi-family owned and operated seedstock producer. The demand for Pharo Cattle Company bulls has increased tremendously over the past several years. In order to meet this demand and to keep our prices affordable, we thought it necessary to increase the number of bulls offered in our annual bull sales. This task is not as easy as it sounds because we refuse to sacrifice quality for quantity! The Solution. Over the years our seedstock program has evolved into a network of outstanding cooperative producers. We’ve been able to increase our numbers, without sacrificing quality, by selecting the best bull calves from several select cooperator herds. I’m referring to producers who have philosophies, genetics, and breeding programs very similar to our own. For the most part, these are breeders we have been working very closely with for several years. Biographies for all of our cooperative producers can be found on the next few pages. These producers have signed a contract with Pharo Cattle Company. In so doing, they have agreed to abide by some strict guidelines, including the following philosophies.

Philosophies Behind Our Bulls

1. Honesty and integrity will never be compromised. 2. We will manage the natural resources placed under our control in a sustainable manner. 3. The breed of cattle is not nearly as important as the breeding program and the philosophies that produce the cattle. 4. Cows are run in a real-world environment, as tough or tougher than the environment most commercial cows are run in. 5. We let the environment sort out the good ones, while we show absolutely no sympathy for open, late, or dry cows. 6. We will never make an excuse for a cow. A cow must produce and wean a calf every year to remain in the herd. 7. By limiting feed resources, we try to apply sufficient pressure on the cowherd to force out the unadapted and infertile animals — at least 10 percent each year. 8. In addition to growth and performance, we select for some other vital economic traits like fertility, calving ease, moderate cow size, fleshing ability, structural correctness, disposition, and longevity. 9. Replacement heifers are developed on a low-cost, forage-based diet with minimum supplements. We only want the most efficient and most adapted heifers to make it into the cowherd. 10. A bull calf must be born unassisted from an efficient, moderate-sized cow that has never missed in order to make it into one of our bull sales.

Bull Selection. When we go into these cooperative herds we are extremely selective. Performance is important, but we also select for calving ease, structural correctness, disposition, fleshing ability and thickness. In addition to all this, we require that the bulls’ mothers be efficient, moderate-sized cows that have never been pampered. We can’t afford to make any mistakes because our reputation is at stake. We only want the best of the best! As time goes on, and as these herds improve we have been able to select more and more of their bulls for our program.

4-P — 4-P Farms

Rod grew up as a farm boy in Eastern Colorado, and always saw farming in his future. After marrying the girl next door (Kit’s sister, Kathy), he became familiar with Pharo Cattle Company's philosophies. Rod and Kathy run a small herd of registered Angus, keeping only the “best of the best” cows, i.e., those that know how to work for a living. Rod also serves as a Colorado State Representative and Kathy manages the bull data for PCC. Rod and Kathy Pelton, phone 719-342-1864 or email rodpelton@rebeltec.net.

83R — 1883 Ranch

1883 Ranch got its start in 2019, but our roots run much deeper than that. Rufus Seth Reed Munger homesteaded in Keya Paha County, NE in 1883. Currently owned and operated by Brian & Jill Munger (5th generation) with the heavy involvement of the 6th generation: Ethan, Kylin, Colton, Keely, Kortney, and Shane, our ranch has survived the test of time and we want you to know that we are in this for the long haul. If you find yourself roaming through the Sandhills of Nebraska, stop in for a cold glass of tea or a hot cup of coffee! Brian & Jill Munger, phone 402-497-3607 (home), or 402-382-8814 (Brian Cell), or email bjmunger@threeriver.net.

ACT — Agape Cattle Company

Lone Oak Ranch was part of an original Spanish land grant in 1832. Our focus is on land stewardship, and we use rotational, high-density grazing to maintain healthy forages that result in healthy cattle. We are constantly working on improving our soil carbon levels, expanding ground cover, and increasing soil rainwater absorption. PCC genetics fit perfectly into our grain-free operation and we’re proud to be a Cooperative Producer. Go to www.agapecattleco.com. Call Woody at 214-679-7737 or email woody@wtw-us.com or Roger Linn, phone 214-437-7844 or email rlinn1@yahoo.com.

BA — Bruns Angus

Bruns Angus is owned and operated by Kirk and Kristi Bruns, along with our children Kara, Paige and Ben. Our moderate-framed Black Angus cows are well-adapted to our low-input environment. We calve in May and June, using rotational grazing in the summer and stockpile or bale grazing in the winter. We appreciate the opportunity to market our bulls with Pharo Cattle Company. Visitors are welcome any time, as seeing is believing. Kirk and Kristi Bruns, phone 402-841-3671 or email kbruns63@yahoo.com.

BSR — Bar S Ranch

The Bar S Ranch is located near Edson, Kansas and is owned by Riley and Kelsey Shay. Riley grew up involved in PCC from an early age through his parents’ ranch, raising Black Angus cattle. We bought our first Red Angus cows in 2013. We are delighted to work with Pharo Cattle Company and our goal is to produce low-input, moderate-framed cows with calving ease and fleshing ability. Please feel free to contact us, we would be happy to visit with you. Riley and Kelsey Shay, phone 785-694-2910 (home), 785-694-8300 (cell), website www.the-sranch.com or email mail@the-sranch.com

CTM — McDaniel Farms

We have been raising Red Angus since 1997. Producing cattle that require few inputs and calve easy is far more enjoyable (and logical) than spending time and money accommodating inefficient cows. We raise the right kind of cattle — self-sufficient, moderate-framed, and easy-fleshing cows that pass these traits on to their calves. Our biggest asset is the privilege of working with Pharo Cattle Company and all of the other like-minded producers that we appreciate so much. Find us at mcdanielranch.com, https://twitter.com/ codymcdaniel, and https://mcdanielranch.wordpress.com. Cody and Tancy McDaniel, phone 406-266-3909 (home) or 785-694-3244 (cell) or email mcdanielcattle@gmail.com.

D-7 — D Bar 7 Ranch

We started out as commercial producers, and realized how tough it is to find bulls raised by low-input cows. In time, we encountered Kit Pharo and found that his philosophies really resonated with us. As seedstock producers, we focus on developing easy-fleshing, good-uddered, slick-haired cows that are productive on fescue pastures in the heat and humidity of Missouri. We feel fortunate to be associated with PCC and its progressive group of Cooperative Producers. Al and Debb DeWit, phone 918-915-0909 or email aldewit72@gmail.com.

DC — Dry Creek Red Angus

Dry Creek Red Angus, located near Goodhue Minnesota, is owned and operated by 2 generations of Luhmans. Jon and Terri along with Jared and Valarie make up the Dry Creek team that is focusing on improving the land that God has allowed us to manage. We breed cattle that thrive in our natural environment and take full advantage of our forage only program. We feel fortunate to be able to work with PCC in producing low maintenance, profit making seedstock and welcome you to come and visit. Contact Jon 651-3809635 (cell) and jdluhman@hotmail.com or Jared 507-271-5968 (cell) and jared.luhman@gmail.com.

D-J — David Johnson

Our family has been developing Angus cows in southern Missouri’s fescue country. We have selected for traits that work in our heat and humidity. Improving our grazing resources is a priority. Animal health and soil health and diversity of forages are among these ideas. We are focused on the genetics required in our environment because we believe if the cattle can perform here, they can thrive in most other environments. We are fortunate to be working with PCC as we approach another decade of challenges and exciting ideas. David Johnson and family 573-247-0164 (cell) or 573-729-4388 (home) or email Dbjodc@gmail.com.

FSR — Flying S Ranch

Diane and I have run a low-input Angus herd since 1994, and we are proud to carry on my father's tradition of producing only the best cattle and horses. Our cows calve on Republican River bottom grass in March and April, with a minimum amount of harvested forage. They graze native grass in the summer and fall, and winter on corn stalks. Please give us a call or stop by to see us anytime. Ryan and Diane Shay, phone 785-332-3209 (home) or 785-332-5588 (cell) or email ryan@flyingsranch.com.

GMJ — GMJ Cattle Farm

Our program was started by the patriarch of our family, Glendon Spigner, and carried forward by Jason and Margaret Spigner after his passing. We have focused on registered Angus since 1990, producing medium-framed, low-maintenance cattle that can thrive in Mississippi's brutally hot and humid summers. We are pleased to be Pharo Cattle Company Cooperative Producers, and hope to continue in this role for years to come. Margaret Spigner, phone 662-862-9592 (home) or 662-401-7423 (cell) or email spigner@nexband.com or Jason Spigner, phone 662-862-6929 (home) or 662-255-7937 (cell) or j.s.spigner@gmail.com.

JJS — Summerford Cattle Company

Summerford Cattle Company is located in Ashford, AL, is owned by John and Pam Summerford and raises Red and Black Angus. Being in Southeast AL, our environment consists of extreme heat, high humidity and washy grass. We began our transition to the PCC way of sustainable ranching in 2013 by buying our first PCC bull and moving to April-May calving. Since then we have seen our company make great strides towards the more sustainable and enjoyable form of cattle ranching. I am humble and thankful to be a part of the PCC Cooperative Producer network and its vast wealth of knowledge. John Summerford, phone 334-797-1391 or email jjs@summerford.com.

LCC — Lost Creek Cattle

Sean and Kat formed Lost Creek Cattle Company in 2010 when they purchased the home quarter. Our cows have been selected to thrive on an all forage diet, and it has been the leading factor in our ability to finish cattle on grass. We have recently begun to sell pasture finished beef. We run on a combination of native and tame pastures in SW North Dakota. The bulls that we sell will help your operation by providing offspring that are easy fleshing, low maintenance animals that will thrive on your forage. Sean and Kat Weinert, phone 701-567-6635, Instagram @lostcreekcattle, website www.lostcreekcattleco.com or email lostcreekcattle@hotmail.com.

N-K — N-K Angus

At N-K Angus, a mix of prairie, creeks, and timber provide a great environment for our cow-calf operation. We raise all species of livestock with a holistic approach utilizing rotational grazing of cool season and fescue grasses. Pharo Cattle Company genetics, smart grass management, and calving in sync with nature = more profit and more fun! To us, being part of the PCC network is a privilege. Phil and Linda Wertenberger, 785-284-3258 (home) 785-285-0079 (cell) or email nkangus@bbwi.net.

OAR — Orton Angus Ranch

Orton Angus Ranch is owned by Jason and Chana Orton. Our daughter, Caitlin, and son, Raden, also have important roles in the operation. We purchased our first registered cows from Bruns Angus in 2017. Our ranch is located in north central Nebraska, just north of the Niobrara River on the edge of the Sandhills. We calve in May and June using rotational grazing in the summer and fall. The cattle graze mostly sub-irrigated meadows with some bale grazing in the winter. Jason and Chana Orton, phone 402-244-5264 or email chanaorton@gmail.com.

OH & OHN — Ozark Hills Genetics

Ozark Hills Genetics started in 1993 as a partnership between Jerry Hall and his son David. Our commercial cow-calf operation gradually turned into a purebred Red Angus ranch. These red cows are our passion and we are very proud of them. The "relentless pursuit of fertility, performance, and longevity" is the phrase that best describes what we do. Call anytime, or better yet, come and visit. We'd love to show you some good red cows and southern hospitality! David Hall, phone 417-293-1072 or email david@ozarkhillsgenetics.com.

PAR — Pulliam Angus Ranch

Pulliam Angus is located in the mountains near Montrose, Colorado. Robert and Gina manage a commercial Angus herd at Buckhorn Mountain Ranch with sons Nathan, Jason and his wife Rachel. We also manage a private herd of Registered Angus. Pharo bulls changed everything for us, producing moderate frame, low maintenance, fertility, and calving ease as promised. We are excited for the opportunity to join PCC and hope to supply some high altitude PAP tested Angus for other producers. Robert Pulliam, phone 970-240-8704 or email rp@buckhornmountain.com.

PCC — Pharo Cattle Company

The “PCC” prefix (by itself) is used to identify bulls produced by cows owned by Kit and Tyson Pharo. Some of these cows are located at PCC Headquarters in Cheyenne Wells, while others are placed in Cooperator Herds around the country. You will see the PCC prefix on Angus, Red Angus and Composite bulls. If you are passing through, we would love to give you a personal tour of our ranch and cattle. You can contact us by calling 800-3110995 or emailing bulls@pharocattle.com.

P-L — Landrigan Livestock

Love of the cow-calf business and a ruthless practicality combined with a sense of genetic responsibility are the motivators at Landrigan Livestock. The cow test is simple: calve annually in a least cost environment. Earmarks of our herd are ease of maintenance, trouble-free calving, docility, longevity, and winter forage hardiness. Our range management practices are aimed at harvesting forage as well as improving the quality of life above and below the soil surface. Paul and Janet Landrigan, phone 308-870-2411 or email pjlandrigan@neb-sandhills.net.

R2R — R2 Ranch

Past experience has shown me that some animals could make it on the land we have, while others would need a feed bag. Multiple droughts have enabled us to cull to a core herd of low-maintenance, highly-fertile cows. We have both a direction and a destination for our herd, informed by the Pharo Cattle Company philosophies. We feel blessed by the opportunity to work with PCC and the other Cooperative Producers. Richard Luciano 512-484-5522 or Sara Toussaint-Mesa 830-481-4043 or email Richard@R2Ranch.com.

RRG — Rocking 3R Ranch

My wife Billie and our 3 kids live near Hillsboro, Texas. We use management intensive grazing practices and PCC genetics to help heal and get the best production out of our land here in central Texas. Getting to work with Pharo Cattle Company and its group of progressive thinkers has been a true pleasure. We run our operation mostly on leased ground but would love to show you around. Ian Gerrish, phone 903-590-6841 or email ianjg00@hotmail.com.

RSR — Rocking S Ranch

Rocking S Ranch is owned and operated by Nathan and Cheyanne Stevenson located south of Oakley, Kansas. Our goal is to raise cattle that are adapted to our environment, a low maintenance grass efficient herd with fleshing ability and calving ease. We want our cows to not only survive on grass alone, but to flourish without supplements. We run our cow herd on native Kansas grasslands through the summer and fall. We winter them on a variety of stalks, grassland, and stockpiled forages. Feel free to contact us any time, we’d love to visit with you. Nathan Stevenson, phone 785-953-7163 or email Natebradley@live.com.

SSCC — Seven Spades Cattle Company

Our cattle venture started back in 1987 with 15 cows purchased with all our savings and a low-interest ag loan. After several years of breeding conventional cattle with disappointing results, Dave had some key conversations with Kit Pharo. And those talks opened the doors to the genetics we needed to become successful. If you are ever in our area and want to take a look, please call us. We would enjoy talking cows and spending time with you. Dave and Donna Gwyn, phone 719-348-5437 or email sevenspadescattle@gmail.com.

T&T — T & T Cattle Company

T & T Cattle focuses on grass-based genetics that are moderate, fertile, functional, and efficient. Our cattle are low-input and perform well on grass with minimal supplementation. We emphasize "moderation in all things" and do not chase extremes. Our cattle exhibit great fleshing ability with an attractive phenotype and work well at high elevation. We run predominately registered Red Angus, but also have some Angus, SimAngus, and Hereford genetics. Bobby and Erica Thoman, phone 307-850-2129, www.lostwellscattle.com or email rthoman@wyoming.com.

TCH — Turner Creek Herd

In working with cattle, I like to remember wisdom from my Dad, such as, "You know son, the easiest way to get a cow to do what you want is to let her think it was her idea" and "If you can figure out what a cow is thinking, it will make this a lot easier." Another important philosophy I agree with comes from Pharo Cattle Company: "Raising cattle should be enjoyable and profitable." Eddy and Perri McMurtry, phone 806-256-2979 or email eddy@turnercreekherd.com.

TF — Toby Foland

I live in Wheatland, Wyoming and maintain a herd of efficient, moderate-framed Angus and Composite cows. I have been breeding my cows to Angus, Tarentaise, and Composite bulls from Pharo Cattle Company for many years. My goal is to produce efficient, easy-fleshing, good-natured cattle that optimize hybrid vigor and increase my profits. Calving in May and June has greatly reduced my input costs while shortening my calving season. Toby Foland, phone 307-331-1453 or email tjfoland68@gmail.com.

USA — USA Angus

Our family has been in the livestock business since 1846. Cattle are our heritage and embedded in our DNA. My maternal grandfather, Charles Datisman, joined the American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders' Association in 1917 and we are proud to follow in his footsteps. Raising cattle and calving in sync with nature while also creating vibrant healthy rangeland is our passion. We feel truly blessed to be caretakers of God's creation. Dave Christensen, phone 719-491-0429.

WCC — Walker Cattle Company

Weston Walker is an 8th generation Ozarkian livestock producer who owns and operates Walker Cattle Company. The Walker program focuses on producing well-adapted cattle that fit their environment, including temperature extremes, high humidity and endophyte-infected fescue. Rigorous selection and adherence to low inputs produces cattle that can excel anywhere in the country and be efficient and profitable. The WCC program produces Red Angus & Heat-Adapted Composites. Tours and phone calls welcome, contact Weston Walker, phone 417-777-0599 or email Weston@pharocattle.com.