We're pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Mitloehner, the GHG Guru, to the show. Paul and Melissa chat with Dr. Mitloehner about his past, current and future work and how dairymen can engage with him on the important climate research that he and the UC Davis CLEAR Center are working on. Links to Dr. Mitloehner's work are below. Before we chat with Dr. Mitloehner, we get an update from Annie on all of the moving parts in the Quota discussion, a market update, and a chat with our Director of Legislative ...
Aug 01, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Our economist, Annie AcMoody, offers a webinar-based briefing on the June PPD & answers member questions as to how the California FMMO works. The presentation was accompanied by a power point via webinar; if listeners need access to the power point or have questions we welcome inquiries to annie@wudairies.com.
Jul 29, 2020•39 min
As you've come to expect, Melissa and Darby cover the weather for the North Coast and Central valley in depth this week. We follow that up with Annie's weekly market update, a little sunnier than the Ferndale coast this week! Anja brings us an update on Burger King's ill-fated foray into the GHG discussion, we introduce listeners to Dayna Ghiridelli, California Milk Advisory Board's new director of producer relations (dghirardelli@cmab.net), Board Members Gerrit DeRaadt joins us, and we wrap thi...
Jul 25, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We bring you this recording of WUD’s July 20th webinar with Anthony Raimondo of Raimondo & Associates. Tony gives a brief update of information for employers pertaining to COVID-19, then spends an hour answering members questions related to employee management during the current pandemic.
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Welcome to our 15th episode! This week Annie joins us for another positive market update, thanks to the record breaking cheese markets. The focus of our episode is a Q&A with our favorite labor attorney, Anthony Raimondo of Raimondo & Associates. Tony brings us a plethora of information on how dairy employers should be handling all things COVID-19 on their facilities. Tony mentions several resources in the episode and they can be found at the below links. Finally, we wrap up today's epis...
Jul 17, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week's action packed episode covers a variety of topics, starting with another powerhouse week on the dairy market fronts. Annie brings us an upbeat market report as well as an update from Stan Erwine and Paul Ziemnisky of DMI about how checkoff dollars are being put to work, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We follow the DMI discussion with a Q&A about recent OSHA visits on Merced County Dairies with WUD CEO Anja Raudabaugh, and we close this week's episode visiting with Devin ...
Jul 10, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Happy 4th of July listeners! Today we’re joined by special guest co-host Annie AcMoody as we bring you several updates for the long weekend! Annie shares continued good market news, with a notice about what your June Check may look like, Anja updates listeners on the saga that is the California Quota system, Rashell joins us with a reminder about LUC services, and Paul Sousa shares everything we need to know about the CARB Truck Rules. We wish all of our members and listeners a happy, safe and f...
Jul 03, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week we are graced by another positive market update from Annie AcMoody, WUD economist. Dr. Deanne Meyer of UC Davis brings us an update on all things nutrient management related and a reminder about CDQAP short courses and Darby checks in with WUD's Board President, Devin Gioletti. Finally, we wrap the episode with yet another COVID-19 Q&A for employers. For resources and further information, visit our website: www.westernuniteddairies.com.
Jun 26, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This is the week of updates! Annie AcMoody brings us another upbeat look at the dairy markets, Jason Bryant shares whats been brewing in Sacramento, Paul reminds us of some important deadlines in the Central Valley, and Darby has a chance to sit down with Darlene Idsinga, WUD Board member to chat about her experience as a dairy farmer. Darby and Melissa wrap things up this week with a PPP Q&A and an update on our LUC program. Email us questions, comments and content requests at wud.pod@gmail...
Jun 19, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Annie AcMoody, WUD Economist is back for another week of good market news, plus a brief re-cap of the Ch. 3.5 hearing held at CDFA this week. Melissa chats with Justin Oldfield, Executive Director at the California Cattle Council about the newly formed entity and how dairymen can be proactive in how their dollars are spent. To wrap things up, Darby reminds us how to be proactive with our employees as the state opens up and we see an up-tick in COVID-19 cases. For more information on anything you...
Jun 13, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We kick off Episode 9 with an introduction to WUD Board member Trevor Nutcher of Gustine. WUD economist Annie AcMoody brings us a very positive market update, Paul Sousa and Darby chat about new enforcement parameters in Water Board Region 5, we chat with Cody Nicholson-Stratton, WUD Board member and Humboldt County Dairyman about what it's like to be part of a non-traditional dairy family, and finally, Darby and I tackle a member question on a hot industry topic. Feedback, content requests and ...
Jun 06, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9
An update on all of your burning CFAP questions with Annie AcMoody, a long-form discussion with dairy producer Tyler Ribeiro and CMAB's Director of Communications, Jennifer Giambroni, to chat about Ag-vocating on Social Media, a reminder on how to engage with our LUC program, and a fun round of June Dairy Month Trivia to round out this fun and informational episode of Seen & Herd!
May 29, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
An episode chock-full of updates and info to see you through the three-day weekend! Annie AcMoody brings us some good milk pricing news, Paul Sousa briefs us on the CV Salts program, Jason Bryant shares the low-down on WUD’s Sacramento Strategy, we hear from Mark Krebsbach of Western Milling about the commodity markets and Darby and Melissa answer all of your burning CFAP questions. Happy listening and Happy Memorial Day!
May 23, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Annie AcMoody brings us a much-anticipated update on USDA’s CFAP program, including details on payments, signup dates, how to engage with FSA, and what to expect next week.
May 19, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We get an upbeat market update from Annie, some new information about CDFA’s recently announced hearing, a peek into supply chain issues and how they’re being resolved with two intriguing sit downs; first with Bill Schiek of the Dairy Institute as well as Bob Carroll of CMAB. Rashell brings information from the labor pool , and we wrap with an update for members about the USDA’s recent webinar.
May 16, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
A week chock full of updates! Darby checks in with WUD Treasurer Travis Visser, Annie fills is in on the markets and this weeks PRB meeting, Anja shares how our Sacramento policy work has been shaping up, and Melissa and Darby answer member questions. Plus an unexpected announcement on Friday afternoon.
May 09, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week kicks off with a quick and more positive market update from Annie AcMoody, a visit with WUD Board’s Secretary Lucas Deniz, and a super informative interview with Merced County Sheriff, Vern Warnke. For listeners who may be interested in accessing the extra content we mentioned please check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/wudairies as well as healthy eating.org/virtual-field-trip
May 02, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Special guest co-host Annie AcMoody and joins Melissa as we navigate through this week’s Market Update, some neutral news on the producer price support front, and have a chance to meet our WUD Second Vice President, Dave Koolhaas. The feature of this week’s episode is our very own Paul Sousa joined by John Cardoza from Sustainable Conservation giving us a little good news on the environmental front to celebrate Earth Week. Thanks for listening, don't forget to send questions, comments and conten...
Apr 25, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Annie and Melissa have a brief chat about the good, the bad, and the questions we still have when it comes to USDA’s producer support program, which was announced this past Friday. More updates will come through the week. For further questions or feedback, send us an email: wud.pod@gmail.com or info@wudairies.com
Apr 20, 2020•7 min
This week's episode introduces us to WUD Board's First Vice President, Louie Borba and brings us briefings from Economist Annie AcMoody and Director of Environmental Affairs Paul Sousa. WUD CEO Anja Radabaugh brings us important updates on our legislative activities, efforts to move and donate dairy products, and an important reminder about navigating an activist attack. We round out the episode with a serious discussion about the mental well being of producers and what signs to look for in fami...
Apr 18, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
WUD Economist, Annie AcMoody fills us in on everything dairy producers should know in regards to Federal Price Support Program efforts.
Apr 14, 2020•11 min
We hope you enjoy our inaugural episode of “Seen & Herd: Industry updates for the Modern Dairy Family”. Our first episode introduces you to our staff, with updates on current dairy industry issues, a welcome from our President and how to get your hands on all the info you need to navigate our globe’s “new normal” if you’re a diary producer. Please send content requests to wud.pod@gmail.com for information on sponsorships please email info@wudairies.com.
Apr 11, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
