The temperatures are getting warmer, the days are longer, and the grass is greening up. Brayden Hawkins and Harrison Smith discuss the spring mineral needs of cattle, cattle markets, and fly control.
CRYSTALYX® is approaching 50 years since its inception. Mark Robbins and Jon Albro each bring over 25 years of experience working with CRYSTALYX® to this discussion, in this episode they reflect on the brand’s rich history and how it’s evolved.
Ryan Bapst and Brayden Hawkins discuss how much CRYSTALYX® supplements can earn and taking efficiency a step further with the BioBarrel®.
Jill Peine and Reed VanDriesten discuss the different ways that stress can impact weaned calves and the solutions CRYSTALYX® offers that can help.
Jon Albro and Jill Peine wrap up our latest series by discussing the economics of self-fed supplements and the cost of not supplementing.
Mark Robbins and Ryan Bapst discuss utilizing CRYSTALYX to influence grazing distribution and promote optimal herd health.
Mark Robbins and Harrison Smith discuss the benefits of a summer mineral programand how to lay the foundation for reproductive success in an operation.
Brayden Hawkins and Jon Albro kick off the new podcast series where we ask thequestion, “Does Crystalyx Pencil Out?”. In this episode Brayden and Jon discuss reproductiveefficiency and the opportunities and challenges associated with supplementing beef cattle intoday’s economic environment.
Fly control is always a hot topic when spring finally arrives in Canada. We discuss the negative impact that flies can have on an operation and the options available to combat the problem.
Mineral and vitamin deficiency can really be detrimental to reproductive success forcattle. In this podcast we discuss why that is, and how a good nutrition program can help bridgethe gap.
Producers know that minerals are important for supplementation for cattle that are grazing grass, but the main difference in mineral types are generally not well-known by the producers. Let’s dive into the differences and why the differences should matter to producers and their cattle.
When you can have four seasons in one day in Canada, account manager Reed VanDriesten, discusses how CRYSTALYX® helps farmers and ranchers through that challenge.
This is a good time of year to look at the body condition scores of your cowsbecause we need to be looking ahead to next year’s calf crop. Mark discusses why this isimportant and how to assess BCS.
Jill highlights strategies that go into sheep and goat breeding success. She also dives deeper into stressors and why to avoid them during this time
Brayden Hawkins discusses some of the ways heat stress on cattle affects your bottom line.
Things like DNA technology and, in particular, EPDs and ways to select genetics that fit their marketplace are ways ranchers have been in front of the curve in their ability to do that. We maybe haven't always seen that in regards to nutrition, which tends to stay very, very traditional. Tyler Melroe, beef nutritionist with Hubbard feeds discusses ways to make nutritional advances on the ranch.
Beef producers are the back bone of the CRYSTALYX® brand. Beef month is every month for rancher, and Ridley Block Operations account manager, Ryan Bapst.
In these volatile times, farmers and ranchers have more to worry about than getting the best calf on the ground. Protecting the bottom dollar is key. Let’s chat with Sam Strahan on bringing down feed costs while improving weight gain.
Now is the time to start supplementing for fly control. Tune in to hear some issues that can be mitigated with proper fly management and how to go about getting a proactive plan in place to do so.
Spring calving can be equal parts excitement and stress for cattle producers. Brayden Hawkins talks about nutritional needs and strategies to help you be prepared for the spring calving season.
Sam Strahan discusses stress reducing methods for calves during stressful periods including weaning time as well as what can be done nutritionally to help mitigate those negative effects.
What should sheep or goat producers look for when they’re selecting the right supplement? Jill Peine talks about the specific year-round supplementation needs of sheep and goats.
Jon Albro talks about the current drought conditions that many cow-calf producers are experiencing across the U.S. and Canada and gives his advice on strategies when dealing with limited and low-quality forages.
Since early this spring, we’ve seen several different reasons for rising feed costs: COVID; tight supply, less-than-ideal growing conditions in some parts of the country — too wet early, some late planting with some dry weather. Tim Clark discusses what that means for cattle producers and how self-fed supplements can help.
Where did the idea for the new CRYSTALYX supplementation app come from? What makes the app different from the website? Mark Robbins discusses all this and explains why producers and CRYSTALYX dealers should download the new app today!
The issue of fescue toxicity in cattle and other species has been a problem for a long time, and we’re still working on solutions to offset the decreased production responses we see. Sam Strahan discusses what can be done to help cattle overcome some of the negative effects of grazing fescue pastures.
Many spring calving herds are deep into calving season, but now is also a busy time for bull sales. Listen to Jill Peine discuss tips for selecting new bulls and nutritional advice on how best to maintain those bulls before and during breeding season.
What does good gut health really mean for a cow and what can cow-calf producers do nutritionally to set calves up for good gut health? Listen to Jon Albro discuss what cow-calf producers need to be focused on as we enter calving season on the latest Block Talk Podcast.
Supplementing dairy cattle with CRYSTALYX fills in the TMR safety net and actually costs less than over fortifying the diet. Listen to Tim Clark discuss the exciting new updates to the CRYSTALYX dairy products and why dairy producers should use a self-fed supplement.
Legend has it that the idea for CRYSTALYX came while observing how hard candy was made at Knott’s Berry Farm more than 44 years ago. The original formulations were few and quite simple and were initially packaged in 50-pound cardboard boxes instead of the steel barrels we recognize today. Mark Robbins discusses where CRYSTALYX® came from and where it’s going.
