March 28, 2024
The temperatures are getting warmer, the days are longer, and the grass is turning green. Brayden Hawkins and Harrison Smith discuss the spring mineral needs of cattle, cattle markets, and fly control.
December 12, 2023
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.
October 23, 2023
Ryan Bapst and Brayden Hawkins discuss how much CRYSTALYX® supplements can earn and taking efficiency a step further with the BioBarrel®.
September 25, 2023
On Beyond the Barrel, host Tom Martin talks with Ridley Block nutritionist Jill Peine and account manager Reed Van Driesten about mastering calf weaning. Discover why pre‑conditioning drives higher prices, how a strong market boosts profits, and how Crystalyx stress‑blocks like Brigade and Blueprint keep calves healthy and maximize sale value.
August 30, 2023
Jon Albro and Jill Peine wrap up the latest podcast series "Does CRYSTALYX Pencil Out?", by discussing the economics of self-fed supplements and the cost of choosing not to supplement.
July 28, 2023
In Part 3 of Beyond the Barrel, host Tom Martin joins Ridley Block Operations’ Mark Robbins and Ryan Bapst to tackle cattle grazing distribution and herd health. Learn why cows stick to water‑rich riparian zones, how to coax them onto upland forage, and practical tools for maximizing pasture use on big ranches.
June 26, 2023
In this Beyond the Barrel episode, Tom Martin and Harrison dive into the cornerstone of herd health—Body Condition Score. Learn the 9‑point BCS scale, quick visual checks, and how Crystalyx’s new app turns a photo into instant scores, boosting reproductive success and ROI on summer mineral programs.
May 31, 2023
Brayden Hawkins and Jon Albro kick off the new podcast series where we ask the question “Does Crystalyx Pencil Out?”. In this episode Brayden and Jon discuss reproductive efficiency and the opportunities and challenges associated with supplementing beef cattle in today’s economic environment.
April 28, 2023
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.
March 30, 2023
Mineral and vitamin deficiency can really be detrimental to reproductive success for cattle. In this podcast we discuss why that is, and how a good nutrition program can help bridge the gap.
December 31, 2022
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.
November 21, 2022
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.
