October 31, 2022
Beyond the Barrel dives into post‑weaning strategy with Tom Martin and Ridley’s Mark Robbins. Learn why fall is the perfect time to assess cow body condition scores, boost nutrition with CrystalYX® blocks, and keep your herd primed for next year’s calf crop.
August 19, 2022
On this Block Talk episode, Tom Martin and Crystalyx’s Brayden Hawkins break down heat stress in cattle—how thermoregulation works, the hidden costs to producers, and practical feed‑block solutions to keep herds cool, healthy, and profitable all summer long.
June 30, 2022
Block Talk dives into ranch nutrition with Tyler Melroe, beef nutritionist at Hubbard Feeds. Discover how cattle producers blend age‑old traditions with cutting‑edge genetics and Crystalyx’s self‑fed protein blocks to boost herd health, performance, and bottom‑line results.
May 31, 2022
Block Talk with Tom Martin and Ridley Block’s Ryan Babst dives into beef’s backbone—today’s ranchers. Learn how Crystalyx’s low‑moisture protein blocks boost cattle health, while producers navigate supply‑chain hurdles, cost pressures, and tech‑driven solutions in National Beef Month.
April 30, 2022
In this episode, host Tom Martin chats with Crystalyx nutritionist Sam Strahan about soaring feed costs, supply‑chain shocks, and how smarter nutrition can slash expenses while boosting livestock weight gain. Learn practical tips to turn rising prices into farm profit.
March 30, 2022
Join Tom Martin and nutritionist Jill Peine as they map fly season across the U.S. and unveil a proactive 30‑day feed‑through plan to keep cattle comfortable. From early March in the South to mid‑May up north, learn timing, tips, and supplements to stay ahead of the buzz.
February 14, 2022
Join Tom Martin and CRYSTALYX expert Brayden Hawkins on Block Talk as they break down spring calving nutrition. Learn how body condition scoring guides herd health, boosts cow‑calf performance, and how low‑moisture protein blocks keep cattle thriving from forage to fly control.
October 21, 2021
Veterinarian Tom Martin sits down with nutritionist Sam Strahan of CRYSTALYX to unpack stress in cattle—from vaccinations and handling to the heart‑wrenching weaning split. Learn how homeostasis is disrupted, why the herd’s immune health matters, and the role of targeted nutrition in easing those stressful moments.
September 28, 2021
Tom talks with nutritionist Jill Peine of CRYSTALYX® about the right supplements for sheep and goats. Learn how to pick formulas free of copper for sheep, why goats need more concentrated minerals, and tips for consistent, year‑round nutrition that boosts reproduction.
August 26, 2021
Join host Tom and CrystalYX sales manager Jon Albro as they unpack the severe drought hitting U.S. and Canadian cow‑calf operations. Learn quick‑fire tips on assessing forage inventory, spotting quality issues, and exploring alternative feeds to keep herds healthy despite the dry spell, for sustainable production.
August 9, 2021
Join host Tom Martin and Tim Clark, Eastern Region Sales Manager for CrystalYX®, as they break down soaring feed costs, supply‑chain strains, and weather impacts on cattle nutrition. Learn why strategic supplementation can protect performance and boost profit margins even when feed prices spike.
July 13, 2021
Join Tom and CRYSTALYX research director Mark Robbins as they unveil the brand’s new digital app—your pocket‑sized supplement guide. Learn how real‑time updates, intake & purchase calculators, reminder alerts, and an offline dealer locator keep cattle nutrition on point.
