In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Amos McCoy, CEO of McCoy Leadership and Consulting, explores the critical role of leadership in feed mill operations. He shares strategies for building stronger workforce connections, reducing turnover, and improving communication across teams. McCoy also explains how assessment tools like DISC can strengthen leadership development and workplace culture. Gain valuable leadership insights tailored for the feed industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Workforce retention depends less on perks and more on leadership that prioritizes culture, communication, and meaningful employee connections."

Meet the guest: Amos McCoy is CEO of McCoy Leadership and Consulting and serves as a leadership advisor for Feed Advisors. With decades of experience managing plant operations and workforce development programs, his expertise focuses on communication, leadership training, and strategies to improve employee retention in feed mills.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (05:07) Workforce challenges
• (07:27) Leadership culture
• (11:19) Communication skills
• (13:17) Employee retention
• (17:36) DISC assessment
• (33:34) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Jhones Sarturi, Associate Professor at Texas Tech University, shares his research on beef cattle nutrition and digestive physiology. He explains strategies to better utilize byproducts, improve feed efficiency, and assess tissue integrity in ruminants. Listeners will also hear about his collaborative research model and the importance of preparing the next generation of professionals. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Digestive physiology provides the foundation for understanding nutrient absorption and efficiency in ruminants, making it essential for improving cattle performance."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jhones Sarturi earned his D.V.M. in Brazil, his M.S. in Agronomy from the University of São Paulo, and his Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Currently an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University, his research focuses on beef cattle nutrition, ruminal metabolism, and the effective use of byproducts in ruminant diets.

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:57) Introduction
• (05:26) Research focus
• (07:01) Byproduct strategies
• (10:04) Graduate training
• (15:58) Value of collaboration
• (24:46) Tissue integrity
• (30:55) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Constance Cullman, President and CEO of the American Feed Industry Association, outlines the biggest regulatory and trade challenges facing the U.S. animal food industry. She shares how AFIA supports innovation, ensures industry input is heard in Washington, and works to safeguard ingredient access. Learn how AFIA shapes the future of feed. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The American Feed Industry Association represents a diverse membership, requiring strong consensus-building to bring different priorities to the table."

Meet the guest: Constance Cullman holds bachelor's and master’s degrees in agricultural economics from The Ohio State University. She currently serves as President and CEO of the American Feed Industry Association, leading efforts to represent the legislative, regulatory, and trade interests of the U.S. animal food sector.

Discover how AFIA drives feed innovation, protects ingredient access, and ensures the animal food industry’s voice is heard in Washington.

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:53) Introduction
• (06:45) Regulatory modernization
• (08:36) Industry innovation barriers
• (11:11) Interagency coordination gaps
• (18:05) Trade policy impacts
• (26:10) Ingredient import risks
• (28:53) Final Questions

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