The Pischels aim for 95% of cows to calve within a 30‑day window, hitting 98.8% by day 29 in 2003. Using Crystal‑Phos and CRYSTALYX supplements boosted conception rates, helped drought‑stressed pastures, and kept cattle moving to fresh forage—results they now recommend to neighbors.
Rob Pischel
Niobrara, NE
When an early canal shut‑off forced TT Ranch to wean calves ahead of schedule, rancher Rick Weekes turned to CRYSTALYX® BioBarrel® with Breed‑Up® 20. The single‑trip, weather‑proof system delivered protein, vitamins and trace minerals, cleared old grass, cut feeder‑fill trips and saved time and money – a game‑changer for Montana’s rugged fall‑winter grazing.
Rick Weekes
Babb, MT
Randy and Shelley Knuth of Vesper, WI have been raising bison for nine years—and for the last three they’ve trusted General Farm Supply’s CRYSTALYX® mineral supplement. “Our best calf crop ever, healthier herd, and stronger breeding—CRYSTALYX® is worth every penny,” says Randy.
Randy Knuth
Vesper, WI
Keith Crouch’s Kentucky cow‑calf herd thrives on a strict health plan—plus CRYSTALYX® HE‑20% blocks. The result? Heifers hit 800‑900 lb (well above the 700‑lb minimum) and calves are sold as 500‑600‑lb feeders at six months, delivering the pound‑gain they need.
Keith Crouch
Carlise, KY
Kentucky farmer Roy Lee Reichenbach manages 290 acres of cattle and tobacco, pre‑conditioning his calves with CRYSTALYX® Brigade®. He reports stronger appetites, healthier animals and lower daily costs—proving the feed’s value over six successful years.
Roy Lee Reichenbach
Lincoln County, KY
Glenn Fontenot, a 25‑year quarter‑horse veteran, added Stable‑lyx® to his herd’s diet. The result? Higher milk output, better body condition, and a jump in conception rates—from 87% to 92% overall, and a boost to 75% on first‑foal heats. Discover how this CRYSTALYX® supplement is transforming mare performance.
Glenn Fontenot
Ville Platte, LA
In Montana’s Cardwell cattle operation, Melvin and Chad Armstrong swapped wasted dry minerals for CRYSTALYX® Crystal‑Phos® and BGF‑30™ protein blocks. Within days the mineral vanished, cattle ate it uniformly, and they saw fewer asthma, bloat and pink‑eye cases—plus stronger gains in the bottom‑half calves. Discover how a simple mineral switch transformed their grazing system.
Melvin & Chad Armstrong
Cardwell, MT
Gary Stone, a Scottsville, KY cattle producer, finally nailed protein supplementation with CRYSTALYX® Hi‑Mag™ and SuperMag™. After years of over‑ or under‑eating, his herd now finishes every barrel, looks healthier, and the product is “easy to feed and use.” Discover why palatability matters.
Gary Stone
Scottsville, KY
Floyd Lyons, an eastern‑Utah rancher, turned a chronic calf‑scour nightmare into a smooth calving season by adding CRYSTALYX® to his herd’s diet. After seven years of feeding the supplement (with HE‑20%™ hay) 30‑40 days before birth, scours vanished, cows recover faster, and the calf crop arrives sooner and more uniformly. Discover how this simple change transformed his 650‑head operation.
Floyd Lyons
Altonah, UT
Nebraska cow‑calf producer Marvin Schultis teamed with the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission to revitalize 760 acres of under‑grazed land at Rock Glen WMA. Using CRYSTALYX® BGF‑30™ barrels, his herd trekked steep, distant terrain, sparking new growth, reducing smooth brome dominance and restoring native grasses—all while boosting forage use and cattle performance. Discover how targeted supplemen...
Marvin Schultis
Fairbury, NE
Hiram Begert, a Limousin breeder in Allison, Texas, ditched daily cube deliveries for round‑the‑clock CRYSTALYX® barrels. With fuel costs soaring and labor scarce, the barrels let him keep his 10,000‑plus acres properly supplemented—making a sustainable, affordable boost to productivity possible.
Hiram Begert
Allison, TX
