S4E34: “LandFlex’s Success and Future” | Anja Raudabaugh The Skim: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies. Here's a summary of the key points discussed about the LandFlex Program: LandFlex Program Results: The LandFlex program, in collaboration with Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) and farmers, aimed to safeguard water systems and achieve groundwater sustainability goals. In Phase I & II, 4,317 a...
Sep 11, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 34
S4E33: “Getting Involved in CMAB” | Melissa Lema The Skim: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Melissa Lema, Director of Producer Relations of the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB). Here's a summary of the key points discussed: **CMAB Elections and Process**: Melissa shares that there are positions available on the CMAB Board, including multiple director and alternate roles. She explains the importance of producer input in how funds are used to market C...
Sep 05, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 33
S4E32: “DTAP - Milking Insights: Navigating Dairy Challenges and Opportunities” | Kyle Lutz The Skim: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Kyle Lutz, Technical Assistance Provider of Western United Dairies, about the Dairy Technical Assistance Program (DTAP). Here's a summary of the key points discussed: **Dairy Technical Assistance Program (DTaP):** Kyle Lutz explains that DTAP (Dairy Technical Assistance Program) is funded by the California Cattle Council ...
Aug 28, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 29
S4E31: “FMMO Hearing, The Good, The Bad, and The Snark” | Anja Raudabaugh The Skim: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies. They discuss various topics related to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing and its implications for the dairy industry. Here are some of the main topics discussed: 1. **Purpose of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO)**: Anja explains the purpose of the FMMO, which is to ens...
Aug 21, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 31
S4E30: "Advancing Dairy Sustainability: Reducing Emissions and Improving Water Quality" | Paul Sousa Summary: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Paul Souza, the Director of Environmental Services. They discuss the Dairy Plus Program, which is focused on reducing methane emissions and improving water quality in dairy farming. The program is funded by federal sources and aims to support advanced manure management technologies that both reduce methane emissio...
Aug 14, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Episode Name: S4E29: Assembly Member Connelly Takes a Field Trip to The Beretta Dairy | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies. They discuss a recent policymaker tour organized by Western United Dairies Foundation (WUD Foundation). Anja emphasizes the significance of educating legislators and local officials about dairy operations through on-farm tours. The objective is to bridge the g...
Aug 07, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 29
S4E28: "LandFlex Phase II: Updates and Challenges" | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: On this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO at Western United Dairies. They discuss the LandFlex program, an agriculture financing option for farmers. The LandFlex program offers financial products and services tailored to farmers' needs, including purchasing real estate, making improvements to dairy operations, or leasing equipment. Anja shares updates on LandFlex’s Phas...
Aug 01, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 28
S4E27: "Changing the Standard to 'Nutrition Density' in School Lunch Programs" | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: On this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO at Western United Dairies. They discuss Senate Bill 348 (SB 348) and its potential impact on the dairy industry and school lunch programs. The bill, authored by Senator Nancy Skinner, aims to increase access to fresh and nutritious local ingredients for school lunch programs. However, the concern is t...
Jul 24, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 27
S4E26: "Advancing Sustainable Dairy: Methane Reduction Programs for Farmers" | Paul Sousa Summary: In this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services at Western United Dairies. They discuss different methane reduction programs and how they benefit dairy farmers. California has legislation, SB 1383, which aims to reduce short-lived climate pollutants like methane. The dairy industry has made significant progress in meeting the goa...
Jul 17, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 26
S4E25: California's Budget Battles: Delta Tunnels, Environmental Laws, and Water Reliability | Anja Raudabaugh In this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, discussing the California budget deals and key takeaways. The budget has been affected by reduced revenues, inflationary spending, and reduced investments, resulting in a $30 billion budget deficit compared to the previous year. The budget trailer bills solidify the 202...
Jul 10, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 25
S4E24: Nutrient Rich: Unveiling the Benefits of Dairy | Amy DeLisio Summary: In this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, discussing the importance of dairy nutrients. Amy is a registered dietitian and nutritionist with a public health background. She's driven by the lack of healthy food access and nutrition knowledge in underserved communities. The Dairy Council of California, founded by dairy farmers over a century ...
Jun 25, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 24
S4E23: Victory Lap for AB 554 | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: Welcome back to the Seen and Herd Podcast featuring Allison Tristao, the Community Field Representative for Western United Dairies, and Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies. Anja Raudabaugh, explains AB 554 in detail, highlighting the involvement of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) and the potential impact it would have had on animal agriculture. She discusses the efforts made by Western United Dairies and its partners to...
Jun 19, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 23
S4E22: LandFlex Phase II | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: On this episode of Seen & Herd, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, and Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, discuss the LandFlex Program. They discuss the success of the program's first phase and its expansion into a second phase. The program aims to provide flexibility to farmers, particularly during droughts and floods and focuses on groundwater recharge. They mention the importance of flood protectio...
Jun 12, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 22
S4E21: Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) | PG&E In this episode, Allison Tristao interviews Jomo Thorne, a senior manager for Demand Response Operations and Programs at PG&E. Jomo's role involves running a team that provides demand response programs to customers, aiming to incentivize them to reduce their electricity consumption during times of high stress or emergencies. The Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) is a specific program that offers financial incentives to customers...
Jun 05, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 21
S4E20: Clean Fleets, Methane Reductions, and Water Quality: Insights from the WUD Board Meeting | Paul Sousa In this episode, Paul Sousa summarizes key discussions from a recent board meeting. The topics covered include the recently adopted Advanced Clean Fleet rule, its implications for manufacturers and companies, and the potential impact on allied industries. Paul also shares insights from the State of the Science Summit, focusing on strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions in livestock...
May 29, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 20
S4E19: “Navigating California Legislation: From Flavored Milk to Methane Reductions” | Anja Raudabaugh On this episode, Allison Tristao and Anja Raudabaugh discuss legislative bills related to the dairy industry. SB 348 The first bill, SB 348, aims to reduce the amount of added sugar in school meals. It proposes guidelines for limiting sugar intake and increasing access to fresh and nutrient-rich foods. Raudabaugh expresses concern about the bill's potential impact on the dairy industry and emph...
May 23, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 19
S4E18: "AB 554: A Threat to Animal Agriculture - Unveiling the Extremist Agenda" | Anja Raudabaugh Anja Raudabaugh and Allison Tristao, from Western United Dairies, discuss the potential consequences for producers if AB 554 is approved. The passing of this bill has prompted numerous organizations, some of which have never collaborated before, to unite their efforts to oppose it. https://westernuniteddairies.com/ab-554/ >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@...
May 15, 2023•14 min
S4E17: An Inside Look at The Dairy Leadership Program | Anthony Agueda Anthony Agueda and Allison Tristao share their experiences from the Dairy Leadership Program. They discuss some of their favorite moments and what they look forward to as the program nears its conclusion. >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com . >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com . >> Click Here to become a member! Other Dairy News...
May 08, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 17
S4E16: The DairyPlus Program | Denise Mullinax Denise Mullinax, Executive Director of California Dairy Research Foundation, comes on the Seen & Herd Podcast to discuss the Dairy Plus Program. Check out Denise’s last visit to the Seen & Herd Podcast - Link Below S3E36: Climate Smart Commodities Grant - Come and Get It! >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com . >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com . >...
May 02, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 16
S4E15: Capital Punishment | Anja Raudabaugh In this episode, Allison Tristao and Anja Raudabaugh discuss the latest dairy news out of Sacramento. 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola | Ever.Ag 04:00 - Interview | Anja Raudabaugh 04:10 - Enteric Emission Report & SB485 Becker Bill 15:18 - Skinner Bill SB348 will limit sugar content in the school meal program “SB 348 will ensure that California’s school meals are nutritious and that California is a national leader in the fi...
Apr 25, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 15
S4E14: LandFlex Is Here! | Anja Raudabaugh In this episode, Allison Tristao and Anja Raudabaugh discuss some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) of LandFlex. The Landflex Portal is open starting April 18th. Please go to LandFlex.org for more information and to start your application. >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com . Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are...
Apr 17, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 14
S4E13: The Environmental Report You've Been Waiting For | Paul Sousa In this episode, Allison Tristao and Paul Sousa discuss the ever so changing environmental world our dairy producers live in. Topics discussed include: Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board - Permitting for Expanding Dairies CV Salts CDFA - Manure Recycling Innovative Products (MRIP) and Digesters USDA Funding Available - Inflation Reduction Act Regional Board 6 Update - Lahontan Region Regional Board 8 Update - S...
Apr 03, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 13
S4E12: The Floods and Heroes with Stock Trailers | Anja Raudabaugh In this episode, Allison Tristao and Anja Raudabaugh discuss the catastrophic flooding some dairies in Tulare and Kings Counties are experiencing. Allison shares how she saw the community rally around those in need. When dairies started to flood and herds were at risk of being lost, unnamed heroes jumped into action. Nearly every stock trailer in the South Valley was put to use. It took all kinds: Dairymen, Cattle Ranchers, Horse...
Mar 27, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 12
S4E11: The Enteric Fight Continues | Anja Raudabaugh In this episode, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies. They discuss the monumental strides the California dairy industry has made to decrease enteric methane and the challenges that still lie ahead. For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com . To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com . Click Here to become a member!...
Mar 27, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 11
S4E10: Maas Cow Gas, Maas Revenue | Maas Energy Works In this episode, Allison Tristao interviews Daryl Maas, CEO of Maas Energy Works. They discuss dairy digesters, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG or Cow Gas) and the potential of adding another revenue stream to your operation. For more information on Maas Energy Works and their solutions, please visit maasenergy.com For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com . To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit...
Mar 19, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 10
S4E09: LandFlex Launch In this episode, Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies and Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance discuss the latest on LandFlex. For more information on LandFlex, please visit landflex.org For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com . To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com . Click Here to become a member!...
Mar 11, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 9
S4E08: Commodity Economics Report | Ever.Ag Team In this episode, Allison Tristao hosts Tiffany LaMendola, Vice President of Ever.Ag, along with her team, Shelby Meyers, Grain Market Intelligence Director and Jake Kingsley, Director of Feed Procurement. Each provides an update in their field of expertise. Visit Ever.Ag’s website: https://www.ever.ag/ Tiffany LaMendola, Vice President/Risk Management Shelby Meyers, Grain Market Intelligence Director Jake Kingsley, Director of Feed Procurement For...
Mar 06, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 8
S4E07: DTAP | Dairy Technical Assistance Program In this episode, Allison Tristao hosts Anja Radabaugh, CEO, and Kyle Lutz, Technical Assistance Provider, of Western United Dairies. Kyle facilitates the Dairy Technical Assitance Program (DTAP), a new program provided by the Western United Dairies Foundation with assistance from the California Cattle Council. To learn more about DTAP, visit https://wudfoundation.com . For questions about the program, please contact Kyle at kyle@wudairies.com . To...
Feb 27, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 7
S4E06: LandFlex Seminar Recorded at the World Ag Expo | Anja Raudabaugh In this episode, Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, speaks at the World Ag Expo at the LandFlex Seminar. Thanks to all of those that were in attendance. We will be posting some of the questions that were asked in this seminar across our social media platforms. World Ag Expo Thank you to all of our members that visited our booth at the World Ag Expo. If you have any questions regarding topics covered in this epis...
Feb 20, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 6
S4E05: SGMA Lesson from a Hydrologist | Thomas Harter, PhD This week, Allison Tristao and Paul Sousa of Western United Dairies interview Dr. Thomas Harter, PhD, Distinguished Professor of UC Davis Cooperative Extension. Dr. Harter is a hydrologist that has spent the majority of his career studying California’s most prized resource, water. In this episode, Allison, Paul and Dr. Harter discuss water from many different angles. 00:00 - Opening discussion 01:25 - Introduction by Allison Tristao 03:1...
Feb 13, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 5
