by Peggy Coffeen
What does it take to be a successful, profitable and competitive dairy farm business? This is the podcast for dairy owners, managers and advisors who are after their next level of success. Join Uplevel Dairy host Peggy Coffeen each week as she sits down with the industry’s leading dairy producers and thought leaders for real conversations about business, management and leadership.
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April 29, 2025
<p>We're talking country music, career paths, and most importantly, courage, character, and the common bond of two brothers from Cabot, Vermont, here on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast.</p><p>Tim Abbott is back, and he’s brought his big brother David Abbott onto the show.</p><p>We get to hear David’s story, from graduating in the top third of his high school class of 10, to his 25-year career with Purina Mills, where he eventually became CEO, before stepping out of ag to grow and consult across other industries.</p><p>Through the brotherly banter, you will hear a story of pursuing your dreams, perseverance and staying true to your path and your purpose.</p><p><strong>This Episode is Brought to you by Adisseo</strong></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Uplevel Dairy Podcast Founding Partner Adisseo, a global leader in nutritional solutions and premier provider of rumen-protected methionine for dairy producers who want to optimize milk production, capture more value from components, and maintain the health of their high-performing herds. Learn more at <a href="https://www.adisseo.com/en/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.adisseo.com/en/</a></p>
April 24, 2025
<p><br /></p><p>In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy sits down with Steven Landwehr, CEO of United Dairies in Minnesota, part of the PACE Group. Steven shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm to leading a multi-partner, multi-site enterprise. He discusses the key role of transformational leadership, accountability, and decision-making in the success of their operations. </p><p>Steven talks about the importance of growing and empowering his team members, instilling confidence, and professionalizing processes. </p><p>The episode also highlights the technological advancements brought by Milc Group’s software, which has streamlined feed and animal management and improved operational efficiency.</p><p><strong>This episode is sponsored in partnership with the Milc Group.</strong></p><p>Milc Group is a dairy software company that brings real-time, actionable data to dairy farms across the world. They are dedicated to revolutionizing the dairy industry with their user-friendly cloud-based software. ONE™ by Milc Group is our all-in-one app that brings together all the important aspects of your dairy together in one place. With products such as feed and animal management software, people training, dairy facility monitoring, and scale management, Milc Group is committed to providing producers with the tools they need to succeed.</p><ul><li><p>ONETM Feed: <a href="https://www.milcgroup.com/product/feed" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.milcgroup.com/product/feed</a></p></li><li><p>ONETM Scale: <a href="https://www.milcgroup.com/product/scale" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.milcgroup.com/product/scale</a></p></li></ul>
April 22, 2025
<p>In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast's Young Leaders series, Peggy and Kiley Pagel from Pagel’s Family Businesses welcome Dr. Megan Abeyta, an independent dairy nutritionist with GPS Dairy Consulting. Dr. Abeyta shares her unique journey from growing up in a non-agricultural background in Fort Collins, Colorado, her unforgettable experiences with sheep during lambing season, and landing in her role today, helping dairy cows and farmers be their best. Listeners will hear about her work at Pagel Family Businesses and her role as a nutritionist servicing farms across Wisconsin. Megan offers insights into the challenges and rewards of her career, the importance of mentorship, and valuable advice for young professionals entering the agriculture sector.or.</p><p><strong>Episode Sponsor: Quali-T | Branding Solutions</strong><br>Learn more about how Quali-T | Branding Solutions provides branding solutions, work wear, reflective gear and other customized merchandise for farms and agribusinesses: <a href="https://qualitinc.espwebsite.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://qualitinc.espwebsite.com/</a></p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Young Leaders Series</li><li>00:40 Meet Kiley and Her Role at PS Ponderosa</li><li>01:41 Introducing Dr. Megan Abeyta</li><li>02:43 Dr. Megan's Journey into Dairy Nutrition</li><li>07:00 Challenges and Triumphs in the Dairy Industry</li><li>08:47 Advice for Aspiring Dairy Professionals</li><li>12:25 Resources and Mentorship</li><li>17:00 Final Thoughts and Farewell</li></ul><p><br></p>
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