S4E02: Being Married to Your Work

This week, Allison Tristao interviews a husband-wife duo who allows work discussion at the dinner table. Dairy Herd Nutritionist Brad Bogdanich and his wife, dairy veterinarian Rebecca Bogdanich, discuss the importance of how nutrition consulting and veterinary care of a herd are two sides of the same coin.

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S3E46: Bonus Episode - 2022, If you blinked, you missed it!

This week, Allison Tristao recaps the year with Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies. This is the episode that shares all of the wins for Western United Dairies and their members.

Anja mentions AB558 - S3E7: I think Doritos might be Plant Based..?

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S3E45: Landflex Launch with Anja Raudabaugh and Aubrey Bettencourt

This week, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, and Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies co-host a dual podcast to bring the launch of Landflex into the public light.

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola of Ever.Ag

04:39 - Start of discussion with Anja and Aubrey

10:50 - What does Landflex mean and do for your organization

16:29 - What are the details of Landflex

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S3E44: The Political Climate After The Midterm Elections with Jason Bryant 

This week, Allison Tristao interviews Jason Bryant, Lobbyist for Western United Dairies. Jason brings his expertise to Seen & Herd and analyzes the political climate post-midterm elections.

00:00 - Introduction

01:07 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola of Ever.Ag

04:49 - Start of interview with Jason Bryant.

05:30 - Assembly Bill (AB) 181 - California’s Statewide universal meal program for pre-k through Grade 12 expanding the School Lunch Program.

08:39 - AB 181 directly affects California-grown foods and ingredients, such as dairy products.

11:20 - California was more impactful to the congressional mid-term election than in recent history, partially due to redistricting.

15:48 - California’s State Legislature had many tight races this election cycle, 15+ with less than 1000 votes separating the top two candidates.

19:08 - With California’s new class of 37 legislators, Dairy has a unique challenge and opportunity ahead.

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S3E43: Environmental Policy Breakdown with Paul Sousa

This week, Allison Tristao interviews Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services & Regulatory Affairs for Western United Dairies. Paul explains some of the latest environmental policies and how they can affect our members.

00:00 - Introduction

01:07 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola of Ever.Ag

05:06 - Interview with Paul Sousa

Paul covers an overview of:

05:40 - California Air Resources Board (ARB) – Truck Policy

08:38 - ARB and GHG reduction strategies.

12:03 - ARB is considering a reduction of the value of methane credits of dairy digesters.

12:56 - ARB is looking to implement enteric strategies

14:46 - North Coast - Member Update

16:47 - Central Valley - Conditional Use Permits may be in jeopardy

21:20 - CDFA Awarded 14 manure digester projects for $18.7 million and 27 alternative manure management projects for $18.9 million.

If you have any questions regarding this episode, please reach out to Paul Sousa at [email protected]

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S3E42: An Interesting Time in the World of Water with Anja Raudabaugh

This week, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies. Anja explains voluntary settlement agreements regarding some of California’s oldest water rights. Also, Anja reports the latest Landflex.

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola of Ever.Ag

04:32 - Interview with Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies

04:53 - Voluntary Settlement Agreements

06:40 - S2E43: We’re Going to Fight

09:51 - The latest on Landflex

Production Notes: There will not be a Seen & Herd episode next week due to the holiday weekend. The next episode will be Saturday, December 3rd.

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S3E41: Common Good Water with Val Fishman

This week, Allison Tristao interviews Val Fishman, Chief Development Officer of Common Good Water, LLC. Visit commongoodwater.com for more information.

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Interview with Val Fishman

Production Notes: There will not be a Market Update this week.

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S3E40: Anja Raudabaugh

This week, Anja Raudabaugh gives a second update on LandFlex. She also explains the purpose of the Milk Producer’s Security Trust Fund and recaps their board meeting.

00:00 - Introduction

01:09 - Anja’s LandFlex Update

04:45 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola

07:45 - Anja talks about the Milk Producer’s Security Trust Fund

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S3E39: Anja Raudabaugh | LandFlex

This week, Anja Raudabaugh recaps the Producer Review Board (PRB) Meeting and gives an update on Land Flex.

➡️ 0:00 - Introduction

➡️ 1:15 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola

Anja Raudabaugh’s Interview:

➡️ 4:04 - Recap of the PRB Meeting.

➡️ 15:18 - Land Flex Update

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