May 25, 2021
Host Tom Martin chats with Sam Strahan of CRYSTALYX Brand Supplements about the hidden danger of Kentucky‑31 fescue. Learn how the plant’s endophyte toxins slash milk, calf growth, conception and heat regulation—costing the cattle industry billions. Solutions and insights inside.
April 16, 2021
Join host Tom Martin and Ridley nutritionist Jill Peine as they break down bull buying season. Learn how to match genetics to your goals—whether retaining heifers or finishing calves—maximizing pregnancy rates, growth traits, and profitability. Expert tips for smarter bull selection and management.
March 15, 2021
Join host Tom Martin and nutritionist Jon Albro as they dive into spring calving success, spotlighting the often‑overlooked gut health of beef cows. Learn how balanced microbes, targeted nutrition, and CRYSTALYX® supplements can boost cow condition, reduce pathogens, and set the stage for healthy calves.
February 9, 2021
Join host Tom and nutritionist Tim Clark as they unveil CRYSTALYX’s new dairy supplement line. Discover how consistent mineral delivery fuels dry and transition cows, the specialized lactating formulas, and the Replacement Heifer™ protein blend—tailored nutrition for every stage of dairy production.
January 12, 2021
Join Tom Martin and CRYSTALYX’s Mark Robbins for a holiday‑season deep‑dive into low‑moisture blocks. From Carl McKenzie’s 1974 patent to the 1977 birth of CRYSTALYX, they trace 44 years of innovation and how modern research reshapes animal nutrition formulas.
November 23, 2020
Tom Martin chats with nutritionist Sam Strahan about CRYSTALYX® Blueprint®, a groundbreaking program that swaps all inorganic trace minerals for fully organic forms—copper, zinc, manganese, cobalt, selenium—mirroring nature’s plant‑based nutrients. Learn how this total‑replacement boosts animal health, absorption, and productivity.
October 30, 2020
Join Tom Martin and nutritionist Jon Albro of CRYSTALYX® as they unpack beef cattle grazing management. Discover how self‑fed CRYSTALYX supplements boost pasture health, forage efficiency, and herd productivity—plus tips on soil, ecology, and optimal feeding strategies.
September 17, 2020
Tom Martin chats with nutritionist Jill Peine of CRYSTALYX® about the brand’s bold “Performance is served” campaign. Learn how premium ingredients, precise molasses cooking, and meticulous batch control create a consistent, high‑quality supplement that fuels livestock performance.
August 25, 2020
Join host Tom Martin and nutritionist Tim Clark of CrystalYX® as they unpack the unique challenges of feeding horses—tiny stomachs, hindgut fermentation, and constant grazing. Learn why equine diets differ from cattle and how targeted supplements can bridge the nutritional gap.
August 3, 2020
Host Tom Martin chats with nutritionist Mark Robbins of CRYSTALYX® Supplements about retained calf ownership after weaning. Learn why producers are keeping calves through backgrounding or feedlots, the marketing benefits, and how better genetics boost profits. plus practical feeding tips.
July 3, 2020
Tom Martin chats with CRYSTALYX nutritionist Sam Strahan about why youth programs like 4‑H and FFA are vital for today’s high‑tech farming. Sam shares Alltech’s volunteer work, the Earn‑to‑Learn™ fundraiser and how they’re empowering the next generation to feed a growing world.
May 21, 2020
Tom Martin and nutritionist Jill Peine discuss spring‑to‑summer mineral strategies for pasture‑raised cattle. Learn why macro‑minerals (Ca, P, Mg) and trace minerals (Cu, Se, Zn) are vital for reproductive success, calf health, and avoiding grass‑tetany as pastures green up, plus optimal weight gain.
