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!

“Strong cattle performance depends on consistent feeding programs, ingredient flexibility, and environmental conditions that support stable feed intake patterns.”

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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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:54) Introduction
• (08:42) Local ingredients
• (13:22) Steam flaking
• (18:28) Fry matrix
• (24:04) Business sustainability
• (30:12) Leadership lessons
• (33:04) Final Questions

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