The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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Learn beef nutrition from the brightest minds of the global beef industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a beef nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

  1. 6d ago

    Dr. Zach McFarlane: Virtual Fencing for Strategic Grazing | Ep. 19

    In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Zach McFarlane, Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University, discusses the effort to reinvigorate grazing research at Swanton Pacific Ranch after the 2020 fire. He explains how grazing can support vegetation management and cultural landscape stewardship, why virtual fencing may transform cattle management on rugged coastal terrain, and how cattle behavior could help identify animals that adapt more readily to new technology. Listen now on all major platforms! "Strategic cattle grazing can provide valuable vegetation management while supporting conservation, recreation, cultural resources, and wildfire resilience across landscapes facing competing land uses." Meet the guest: Dr. Zach McFarlane is an Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he teaches and conducts research relevant to beef cattle production systems. His background includes ruminant nutrition, cattle behavior, grazing management, and heifer development. He earned a PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Tennessee and MS and BS degrees from the University of Arizona. Learn more about virtual fencing and grazing research with Dr. Zach McFarlane on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:35) Introduction(02:21) Swanton Pacific Ranch(04:39) Cultural landscape stewardship(06:09) Grazing as a service(07:21) Virtual fencing(13:55) Heifer adaptability(15:55) Closing thoughts The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast TikTok: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Zach McFarlane: Virtual Fencing for Strategic Grazing | Ep. 19

  2. Oct 8

    Dr. Min Du: Fetal Programming and Beef Quality | Ep. 18

    In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Min Du, Regents Professor and Baxter Endowed Chair in Beef Research at Washington State University, explains how maternal nutrition influences fetal muscle and fat development. He discusses developmental timing, balanced nutrient supply, protein, vitamin A, intramuscular fat formation, and why current requirements may not fully account for the needs of the developing fetus. Listen now on all major platforms! "Maternal nutrition can have a profound impact on fetal development, which then affects offspring performance." Meet the guest: Dr. Min Du is a Regents Professor and Baxter Endowed Chair in Beef Research at Washington State University. He has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, achieved a Google Scholar H-index of 86, and trained more than 60 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars. His career achievements include two major American Society of Animal Science awards, WSU’s Research Excellence Award, and election to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. His research advances fetal programming, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue development, and beef quality. Hear Dr. Min Du on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(03:06) Fetal development(04:53) Gestation stages(06:37) Marbling development(07:31) Balanced nutrition(11:11) Cross-species research(15:31) Closing thoughts The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast TikTok: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Min Du: Fetal Programming and Beef Quality | Ep. 18

  3. Oct 1

    Dr. Lisa Baxter: Reclaiming Weedy Forage Fields - Part 2 | Ep. 17

    In Part 2 of this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter, Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, explains how producers can respond when weeds are already established. She discusses selective control, field renovation, grazing and mowing to limit seed production, research from small plots to full hay fields, and why early identification preserves more control options. Listen now on all major platforms! "It is a lot easier to control something that is two inches tall than two to ten feet tall." Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:31) Established weed problems(01:57) Renovation decisions(03:10) Grazing and biomass removal(04:39) Designing forage research(07:44) Small-plot and field-scale trials(10:55) Early weed identification(11:36) Closing thoughts The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast TikTok: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Lisa Baxter: Reclaiming Weedy Forage Fields - Part 2 | Ep. 17

  4. Sep 24

    Dr. Lisa Baxter: Integrated Weed Management - Part 1 | Ep. 16

    In Part 1 of this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter, Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, explains why effective weed management requires more than herbicides. She discusses integrated cultural, mechanical, and chemical control, how hay equipment can spread weed seeds, why fields should be worked from cleanest to weediest, and how soil temperature guides pre-emergent timing. Listen now on all major platforms! "Anywhere you see dust sitting on hay equipment, there is an opportunity for a weed seed to be in there." Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:24) Introduction(02:45) Integrated weed management(04:52) Cleaning hay equipment(05:43) Working from clean to weedy fields(07:36) Pre-emergent timing(08:24) Soil-temperature monitoring(09:44) Closing thoughts The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast TikTok: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Lisa Baxter: Integrated Weed Management - Part 1 | Ep. 16

  5. Sep 17

    Dr. Keith Johnson: Combining Sensory and Laboratory Forage Analysis | Ep. 15

    In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Keith Johnson, Professor Emeritus in Purdue University’s Department of Agronomy, explains how sensory and chemical forage analysis can support cattle nutrition and health. He covers forage maturity, moisture evaluation, storage identification, undesirable plants, mold, and mycotoxin risks. Learn how practical forage assessment can reveal important factors that laboratory results alone may miss. Listen now on all major platforms! "Sensory forage analysis combines sight, smell, and touch with laboratory testing to create a more complete assessment of forage quality and suitability." Meet the guest: Dr. Keith Johnson is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agronomy at Purdue University, where he served as a forage specialist from 1981 to 2024. He collaborated with agricultural scientists on research involving forages, taught a dual-level forage course during the last 12 years of his career, and led the development of the Purdue Forage Field Guide. He has also received multiple awards from the American Forage and Grassland Council. Learn more from Dr. Keith Johnson on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:19) Introduction(02:34) Sensory analysis(04:57) Sensory appraisal worksheet(06:29) Silage moisture(07:35) Chemical analysis(09:47) Canada thistle case(14:19) Closing thoughts The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast TikTok: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Keith Johnson: Combining Sensory and Laboratory Forage Analysis | Ep. 15

  6. Sep 10

    Dr. Ron Lemenager: Heat Stress in Beef Cattle | Ep. 14

    In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ron Lemenager, Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at Purdue University, explains how heat stress affects beef cattle performance and reproduction. He discusses the thermal comfort zone, the four pathways of heat exchange, the cattle most vulnerable to heat stress, and critical reproductive risks for cows, embryos, and bulls. Learn how producers can reduce heat load and protect cattle during challenging conditions. Listen now on all major platforms! "Heat exposure around follicle development, breeding, and early embryo development creates vulnerable reproductive periods that can influence conception and early embryo survival." Meet the guest: Dr. Ron Lemenager is a Professor and Beef Extension Specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University. His work supports beef cattle producers through extension education focused on practical nutrition and management challenges. Learn more from Dr. Ron Lemenager on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:08) Introduction(01:55) Thermal comfort(02:54) Heat exchange(05:38) Vulnerable cattle(07:24) Reproductive effects(10:33) Heat mitigation(13:19) Closing thoughts The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast TikTok: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Ron Lemenager: Heat Stress in Beef Cattle | Ep. 14

  7. Sep 3

    Dr. Lisa Baxter: Harvest Timing Drives Forage Quality | Ep. 13

    In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter from the University of Georgia explains how harvest timing shapes hay quality and feeding value. She covers optimal cutting intervals, forage testing, representative hay sampling, and matching forage quality with cattle requirements. Learn how practical forage management can improve hay production while controlling input costs. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to learn more! "Harvest timing is the single biggest driver of forage quality, regardless of species or location." Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(02:27) Producer priorities(04:15) Harvest timing(05:37) Feeding strategy(07:42) Hay sampling(09:41) Forage testing(13:00) Closing thoughts The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast TikTok: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Lisa Baxter: Harvest Timing Drives Forage Quality | Ep. 13

  8. Aug 27

    Dr. Stephen Smith: The Future of Beef Marbling - Part 2 | Ep. 12

    In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Smith, retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow, continues the discussion by reflecting on nearly five decades of beef research. He explains how genetics, nutrition, and time on feed have transformed marbling, shares lessons from a career studying beef quality, and discusses why biological understanding remains essential for meaningful scientific discoveries. Listen now on all major platforms! "Time on feed, improved nutrition, and stronger genetics remain the major drivers behind continued improvements in beef marbling and carcass quality." Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Smith is a retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow at Texas A&M. His work documented the development, composition, and nutritional value of marbling adipose tissue in beef cattle, including links among diet, oleic acid, and beef quality. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Smith on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:01) Introduction(02:01) Prime growth(04:33) Carcass weights(05:21) Research philosophy(06:30) Gene meaning(08:01) Teaching impact(10:56) Closing thoughts The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast TikTok: Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Stephen Smith: The Future of Beef Marbling - Part 2 | Ep. 12
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Learn beef nutrition from the brightest minds of the global beef industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a beef nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

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