Seen & Herd WUD

In this episode of Seen and Herd, Amanda Russell, the communications consultant for Western United Dairies, is joined by Anja Raudabaugh for an update on the Avian Influenza situation. They discuss the latest federal orders from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) concerning mandatory testing and reporting requirements for the interstate movement of lactating dairy cattle. Anja provides crucial clarifications, addresses common questions from farmers, and outlines available financial support and resources for affected farms. The conversation also covers new biosecurity measures and recommendations for minimizing influenza transmission at dairy cattle exhibitions.

This week on Seen & Herd, we provide an important update on the legislative landscape in Sacramento, focusing on the status of various bills and their implications for the agricultural sector. Our guest, Anja Raudabaugh, delves into the details of two key bills: AB 2436, concerning cattle inspection fees, and AB 2079, which aims to regulate high-capacity wells. We discuss the legislative process, the current fiscal constraints, and the ongoing negotiations to ensure fair and effective regulations. Tune in to learn about the critical developments and how they impact us.

If you have questions about this episode, please reach out to us at podcast@wudairies.com or at Anja@wudairies.com.

>See the Letter of Support for AB2436: https://westernuniteddairies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AB2436_Cattle_Orgs_Support_Asm.Ag_._4.1.24-1.pdf

In this episode of Seen & Herd, we welcome Western United Dairies CEO Anja Raudabaugh to discuss California's May budget revise. The state faces a significant $28 billion deficit, impacting numerous programs. We delve into the slowed legislative cycle and the urgent budget cuts, highlighting the impact on K-12 education, housing, homelessness, climate change, and social safety nets. Specific focus is given to the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), which faces funding cuts but still offers potential through federal matching funds. The episode also covers the precarious state of water projects and the challenges the oversubscribed Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund poses. Tune in for insights on the tough financial decisions and their implications for agriculture and environmental programs.

Western United Dairies CEO, Anja Raudabaugh, is back on Seen & Herd this week giving us an update on the Avian Influenza.

Paul Sousa, the Director of Environmental Services and Regulatory Affairs at Western United Dairies, joins us on the latest episode of Seen & Herd. We delve into the recent Producer Review Board (PRB) meeting held on May 1st in Tulare.

Resources:


CDFA Records Update
PRB Meeting Agenda
CDFA HPAI Update
CDFA Hardship Legal Update

For questions about this episode, please contact us at podcast@wudairies.com.

In this episode of Seen & Herd, we delve into the latest developments regarding water management in Kings County. Amanda Russell, Communications Consultant for Western United Dairies, hosts WUD CEO Anja Raudabaugh. The two discuss the latest probationary hearing for the Tule Lake sub-basin and the implications of the State Water Resources Control Board's decision.



If you have questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com.