Rumination Podcast

Rumination Podcast Show #2 Phil Leman of Belstra Milling - Working with consultants, providing innovative bin monitoring systems, and BBQ.

June 12, 2021 Matt Kauffman
Rumination Podcast
Rumination Podcast Show #2 Phil Leman of Belstra Milling - Working with consultants, providing innovative bin monitoring systems, and BBQ.
Show Notes

Phil Leman Contact - philip@belstramilling.com or cell phone 219 869-1127

0:00 - 10:14 Intro and Get to know you with Phil Leman


10:15 - 11:00 - BHAG - Big Hairy Audacious  Goals

12:17 - 14:48 How Belstra works with consultants? 2 customers: the nutritionist and the farm

14:48 - 16:55 Services provided to consultants and farmers. 

18:45 - 21:26 How will things change in the future with Belstra and consultants as the industry changes? Technology to monitor feed usage at the dairy for ordering ease. 

21:27 - 26:38 BBQ conversation - ribs, butts, queso, pizza, and smoked fatties - the meat pumpkin roll.

26:39 - 27:27 Final plug for Belstra

27:28 - 29:05 Working with youth through his church in Released Time Education. 

29:33 - 30:50 Mill perspectives that others may not understand. 

30:51 - 32:50 Ingredient and logistic challenges going on right now

32:51 - 33:29 Price increases on fats have nearly doubled in the last year.

33:30 - 35:07 - Things he’s most proud of. 

35:08 Rapid Fire session

39:01 Final Thoughts and Contact info