Seen & Herd

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:/...

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 vis...

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...

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 mo...

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. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10 am – 12 pm: Get Free Legal Advice, Anthony Raimondo with Raimond...

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. If you have any questions regarding topics covered in thi...

S4E01: Does The Future of Managing Herd Mortality Include Composting? This week, Allison Tristao interviews Dr. Michael Payne DVM, PhD, Program Director of The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program and Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services & Regulatory Affairs for Western United Dairies. They discuss herd mortality management, what happens when rendering plants go offline and the adv...

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..? If you have any questions regarding topics covered in this episode, please contact...

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...

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:...

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...

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 Ra...

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. To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com . Click Here to become...

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

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 To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com . Click Here to become a member!

S3E38: Tony Raimondo | An Update on California's Labor Laws for Dairy Producers This week, Tony Raimondo breaks down changes to California’s labor laws for dairy producers. ➡️ 0:00 - Introduction ➡️ 1:13 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola ➡️  4:48 - Tony Raimondo’s webinar on California’s labor laws. To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com . Click Here to become a me...

S3E7: Not Good at Goodbyes This week, Allison Tristao welcomes Melissa Lema on the podcast for a final interview. For over a decade, Melissa has been building relationships and serving the members of Western United Dairies, and although we're bummed to see her go, however, we're excited about her new role at the California Milk Advisory Board. Tiffany LaMendola also joins the podcast with a weekly...

S3E36: Climate Smart Commodities Grant - Come and Get It! This week, Allison Tristao hosts Denise Mullinax of the California Dairies Research Foundation. 00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola; EverAG 05:30 - Allison Tristao interviews Denise Mullinax of the California Research Dairy Foundation about how the Climate Smart Commodities Grant will change the Dairy Industry fo...

This week we're joined by Allison Tristao and Kyle Lutz, WUD's two newest team members as they introduce themselves and their roles at Western United Dairies. If you'd like to reach out to either Kyle or Allison, their email info is below.  Kyle Lutz: kyle@wudairies.com Allison Tristao: allison@wudairies.com

This week, following the market update with Tiffany LaMendola, we're joined by Owen Feenstra of Ever. Ag to discuss the Pasture, Range, Forage (PRF) Program administered by USDA. Owen covers the basics of the program and how interested producers can work through the process of purchasing PRF Insurance. For more information on PRF or any of the services Ever. Ag provides to Dairy Producers, please...

This week, in addition to a market update with our Economist Tiffany LaMendola of Blimling/Ever. Ag, we have an update from Sacramento with Anja Raudabaugh, WUD CEO. 

This week we have a market update with Tiffany LaMendola of Blimling/EverAg & we check in with Paul Sousa for some follow-up on potential changes to the Central Valley Region Dairy Order. 

This week Tiffany LaMendola brings us a market update, WUD CEO Anja Raudabaugh joins us to chat about the upcoming WUD Dairy Leaders program, and we hear a message from Field Rep Darby Pedrozo.  To learn more about Dairy Leaders, click HERE If you're a dairy producer and wish to apply, click HERE If you're an allied industry member and wish to apply, click HERE

This week we catch up with Tiffany LaMendola of Blimling/Ever. Ag for a Market Update & follow that with WUD CEO Anja Raudabaugh, who shares with us a little bit about WUD's newly launched TikTok campaigns. To tune in to WUD's TikTock Channel and the Green Cow Channel, visit the links below:  https://www.tiktok.com/@greencowca?_t=8UajcGeojIh&_r=1 https://www.tiktok.com/@wudairies?_t=8...

This week we share a market update with Kathleen Wolfley of Blimling/Ever.ag as well as a past interview with David Gosvener-Rural Crimes Investigator Tulare County District Attorney’s Office and Don Stuhmer of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. David and Don share how their agencies deal with issues affecting rural counties and what producers can do to be prepared for crime in their area.