COURTESY: ANJA RAUDABAUGH After months of concerted efforts to mitigate flooding in the Tulare Lake region, state officials announced that the lake’s water levels have begun to recede. The positive…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…inspections done. It’s not an easy task and it’s not ideal,” said Raudabaugh. COURTESY: ANJA RAUDABAUGH Dairy farmers forced to move their cows are also looking at continued issues later…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
…of Western United Dairies (WUD), Anja Raudabaugh said the program could be a viable option for many farmers. “If you are a farmer in one of these selected GSAs, we…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…different incentive options. Chief Executive Officer of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh explained how the program would be beneficial for dairy farmers. “If a farmer is double cropping wheat and…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…is being supported by $25 million from DWR. Chief Executive Officer of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said there are three main components of the program. “You have the immediate…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
…Anja Raudabaugh said some of the export market opportunities are eroding due to delays. International customers are looking to places like New Zealand for dairy products because of the unreliability…
Week in Review: Dairies Help Fill Fertilizer Need & Resistance-Breaking TSWV Spreads
CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said that in the last six months there has been an “extraordinary uptick” in the purchase of composted manure. Instances of the resistance-breaking…
California Dairies Answering the Call for Fertilizer Needs
The continued issues in the fertilizer market are increasing alternative income opportunities for dairy operations. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said that in the last six months there…
May Revise Adds Support for Methane Emission Reduction Incentives
Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision of California’s budget includes additional incentive funding to help address livestock methane emissions. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said the funding will help…
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
…to source expensive feed where they can. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said that the organic sector has been hit particularly hard. Dire water conditions on the north…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
…United Dairies (WUD), Anja Raudabaugh said that the vote was exceptionally close. “The referendum to amend the quota program failed. So those voting in favor, trying to change the quota…
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…are also being accepted. To donate or to request assistance, contact the county Farm Bureau at emily@sonomafb.org or 707-544-5575. At Western United Dairymen, CEO Anja Raudabaugh said 15 dairies in…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…expire in 2018, necessitating action by Congress. Invited speakers include: Nathan Bowen, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (via Skype); Josh Rolph, California Farm Bureau Federation; Anja Raudabaugh, Western…