The Feed Science Podcast Show - Matt Buyers: Local Feed Ingredient Strategies | Ep. 151

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Matt Buyers, President of AB Livestock at Agri Beef, explains how localized ingredient sourcing supports cattle performance in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses steam flaking, wheat-based diets, potato byproducts, and feed efficiency strategies. Matt also shares insights on vertical integration, sustainability, and leadership development in cattle operations. Learn how regional agriculture shapes modern beef production. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Local ingredient sourcing
• Steam flaking strategies
• Potato byproduct feeding
• Cattle performance management
• Leadership development

Meet the guest:

Matt Buyers is President of AB Livestock at Agri Beef and General Manager of El Oro Cattle Feeders. With nearly three decades in cattle feeding operations, leadership development, and feedyard management, Matt has led major operational improvements across the beef industry. His experience includes feedyard operations, ingredient sourcing, cattle performance, and vertically integrated beef production systems. Listen to Matt Buyers on The Feed Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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