In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jordan Adams, from Texas A&M University, explains how feed management connects nutrient use, profitability, and environmental stewardship in beef systems. She discusses practical strategies, forage testing, precision technologies, and the USDA NRCS feed management initiative to support more efficient beef cattle operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The easiest thing that producers can do is test their feed and forages. You can't manage what you don't measure.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Jordan Adams earned a B.S. from Texas A&M University, an M.S. in Animal Sciences from Oklahoma State University, and a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from Texas A&M University. She is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&M AgriLife, focusing on beef cattle nutrition and feed management. Listen to Dr. Jordan Adams on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:30) Introduction
• (02:04) Feed management
• (03:28) Nutrient goals
• (04:05) Sustainability impact
• (05:15) Practical strategies
• (06:35) Precision management
• (07:51) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Clint Krehbiel, from Texas Tech University, explains why high-risk calves still challenge receiving programs. He discusses transportation, commingling, feed familiarity, high-quality roughage, preconditioning, and the need for continued research on morbidity and performance. Dr. Krehbiel also explains how early management decisions can help calves adapt after weaning and shipping. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Rest after transportation and high-quality roughage can help high-risk calves find water, relax, and move toward the feed bunk sooner."

Meet the guest: Dr. Clint Krehbiel is Dean of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. He earned a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has dedicated his career to beef cattle nutrition, calf health, nutrient utilization, and receiving cattle management. Learn more from Dr. Clint Krehbiel on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:41) Introduction
• (02:45) Career path
• (03:56) Transportation stress
• (05:55) Risk factors
• (07:16) Receiving nutrition
• (09:10) Preconditioning value
• (12:48) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Amanda Grev from the University of Maryland explains how annual forages can improve grazing systems by increasing pasture productivity, supporting animal performance, and extending grazing seasons. She discusses managing summer slump, renovating underperforming pastures, improving forage quality, and using annuals to maintain forage availability during dry periods while giving perennial stands time to recover. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"Annual forages can produce a lot of forage in a short amount of time while maintaining strong protein and energy values."

Meet the guest: Dr. Amanda Grev is the Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland. Her work supports forage producers, livestock owners, and industry professionals through research and Extension programming in forage production and pasture management. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota. Learn more from Dr. Amanda Grev on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:21) Introduction
• (02:31) Annual forages
• (03:05) Forage benefits
• (04:11) Pasture renovation
• (05:27) Animal performance
• (07:56) Grazing days
• (09:30) Closing thoughts

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