March Madness was taken to a whole new level this year when torrential rainfall and snowmelt caused unprecedented flooding in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, necessitating the evacuation of homes, communities and about 100,000 dairy cattle. Watch this brief video with Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies as she clarifies what really happened and how this tragedy has impacted the local dairy community.
Tag: California Dairy Herd
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Preparing for the Next Round of Funding for CDFA Methane Management Programs
CDFA recently announced awards for the 2022 Alternative Manure Management Program, as well as the Dairy Digester Research & Development Program, These programs are very competitive, and Paul Sousa from Western United Dairies encourages interested dairy producers to start preparing now to apply for the next round of funding. Watch this brief interview with Paul as he explains and read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Clean Energy for their industry support.
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Prepare Now for Pending Water Quality Regulations for Central Valley Dairies
There are some significant changes coming soon to water quality regulations for Central Valley dairy producers and now is the time to prepare. Watch this brief interview with Paul Sousa from Western United Dairies as he explains and read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Clean Energy for their industry support.
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Study Shows Increased Production from Dairies Converting to Robotic Milking Systems
A recent multi-university collaborative study is showing consistent increases in milk production for dairies converting to robotic milking systems across the nation. Watch this brief interview with Dairy Management Specialist Camila Lage from Cornell Cooperative Extension as she explains. Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Clean Energy for their industry support.
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Automated Milking Systems Support California Dairies Amidst Labor Challenges
Automated milking systems are turning out to be a plus for both labor reduction and overall animal welfare on California dairies. Watch this brief interview with Daniela Bruno, UCCE Dairy Advisor based Fresno County, as she explains. Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Clean Energy for their industry support.
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California Dairy Producer Invests in Robotic Milking System
While automation is not a cheap investment, Travis Hooker and his father are invested in the future of the California dairy industry, and automating their milking system is one way they working to meet today’s challenges. Watch this brief interview with Travis on how this new system is panning out on his family dairy in Chowchilla, CA. Read more in California Dairy Magazine.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Clean Energy for their industry support.