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 trailers, FFA Stock Trailers, and the like to evacuate over 100,000 cows, heifers, and calves. Resilience and community were on full display. 

>> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. 

>> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/ 

>> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at [email protected] or Allison at [email protected].

>> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com.

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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 [email protected] or Allison at [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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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 episode, please contact Anja at [email protected]

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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

03:10 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola

06:00 - Start of Interview

06:23 - Dr. Thomas talks about he stumbled into hydrology

09:20 - How did SGMA come to fruition, and what was the intention of that program?

17:40 - SGMA & California’s regional diversity

22:35 - How can local agencies manage SGMA to reduce the negative impact on dairies and agriculture in general?

25:50 - The six indicators of a healthy aquifer: water levels, groundwater storage, water quality, seawater intrusion, land subsidence, groundwater-surface-water connectivity

30:00 - How can we, as individuals or regionally as an industry, improve even further on our water usage?

36:08 - The main challenge we face with groundwater recharge

40:15 - SGMA’s timeline is changing

50:23 - Land subsidence explained

World Ag Expo

Come see WUD at the World Ag Expo (WAE) at booths 6503 and 6603 in the Dairy Pavillion. See our schedule below.

10 am – 12 pm: Get Free Legal Advice, from Anthony Raimondo with Raimondo and Associates

12 pm – 1 pm: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

1 pm – 3 pm: Get Free Legal Advice, from Anthony Raimondo with Raimondo and Associates

3 pm – 5 pm: Chat with the CEO, Anja Raudabaugh

9 am – 10 am: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

10 am – 12 pm: What’s the Deal? Dairy Economics with Tiffany LaMendola

12 pm – 1 pm: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

1 pm – 3 pm: Dairy Environmental In-the-Know, Paul Sousa

3 pm – 5 pm: Chat with the CEO, Anja Raudabaugh

9 am – 11 am: What’s the Deal? Dairy Economics with Tiffany LaMendola

1pm – 3 pm: Dairy Environmental In-the-Know, Paul Sousa

If you have any questions regarding topics covered in this episode, please contact Allison at [email protected]

To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com.

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S4E04: Do Tomatoes Fit Into Your Crop Rotation? | Morning Star Spotlight

This week, Allison Tristao interviews Giovanni Cavaletto, Agriculture Business Development of The Morning Star Company. They discuss tomatoes as an optional row crop for dairy farmers and how to get started with the Morning Star Company.

Contact Giovanni Cavaletto or Rigoberto Guzman for more information on their nutrition models or working with The Morning Star Company.

World Ag Expo

The Morning Star Company will be at the World Ag Expo.

Come see WUD at the World Ag Expo (WAE) at booths 6503 and 6603 in the Dairy Pavillion. See our schedule below.

10 am – 12 pm: Get Free Legal Advice, from Anthony Raimondo with Raimondo and Associates

12 pm – 1 pm: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

1 pm – 3 pm: Get Free Legal Advice, from Anthony Raimondo with Raimondo and Associates

3 pm – 5 pm: Chat with the CEO, Anja Raudabaugh

9 am – 10 am: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

10 am – 12 pm: What’s the Deal? Dairy Economics with Tiffany LaMendola

12 pm – 1 pm: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

1 pm – 3 pm: Dairy Environmental In-the-Know, Paul Sousa

3 pm – 5 pm: Chat with the CEO, Anja Raudabaugh

9 am – 11 am: What’s the Deal? Dairy Economics with Tiffany LaMendola

1pm – 3 pm: Dairy Environmental In-the-Know, Paul Sousa

If you have any questions regarding topics covered in this episode, please contact Allison at [email protected]

To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com.

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S4E03: Message From the CEO | Anja Raudabaugh

This week, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies. They discuss the Dairy Leaders Program, this year's challenges and the World AG Expo (WAE).

See us at the World Ag Expo (WAE) at booths 6503 and 6603 in the Dairy Pavillion.

10 am – 12 pm: Get Free Legal Advice, Anthony Raimondo with Raimondo and Associates

12 pm – 1 pm: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

1 pm – 3 pm: Get Free Legal Advice, Anthony Raimondo with Raimondo and Associates

3 pm – 5 pm: Chat with the CEO, Anja Raudabaugh

9 am – 10 am: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

10 am – 12 pm: What’s the Deal? Dairy Economics with Tiffany LaMendola

12 pm – 1 pm: Learn about Hiring with Lecheros Unidos de California

1 pm – 3 pm: Dairy Environmental In-the-Know, Paul Sousa

3 pm – 5 pm: Chat with the CEO, Anja Raudabaugh

9 am – 11 am: What’s the Deal? Dairy Economics with Tiffany LaMendola

1 pm – 3 pm: Dairy Environmental In-the-Know, Paul Sousa

If you have any questions regarding topics covered in this episode, please contact Allison at [email protected]

To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com.

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