Industry Updates for the Modern Dairy Family
Seen & Herd
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July 14, 2026
Dairy Plus 101: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know Before September 14
<p>The California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for the final round of Dairy Plus funding, a grant program that helps dairy farmers invest in advanced manure management technology. In this episode of Seen & Herd, host Amanda Russell sits down with Western United Dairies' Director of Environmental Services and Regulatory Affairs, Paul Sousa, to break down what Dairy Plus covers, which technologies qualify, and how much funding is available before applications close on September 14.</p><p><strong>Topics Discussed</strong></p><p><strong>0:42 </strong>What Dairy Plus is and how it's funded</p><p><strong>1:34 </strong>Application deadline: September 14</p><p><strong>2:00 </strong>Why the timing matters given new water qualityregulations</p><p><strong>2:50 </strong>The whole farm nitrogen balance, explained</p><p><strong>4:02 </strong>How Dairy Plus differs from manure separators fundedthrough AMMP</p><p><strong>5:02 </strong>Eligible technologies: vermifiltration, weeping wallseparation, flocculant- or bead-assisted separation, and centrifuge separation</p><p><strong>5:47 </strong>Pairing Dairy Plus technology with a digester(optional, not required)</p><p><strong>6:10 </strong>Add-on components: composting and subsurface dripirrigation</p><p><strong>7:15 </strong>CDQAP field day, July 23, Stanislaus County</p><p><strong>7:53 </strong>CDQAP webinar, July 30, on choosing the righttechnology</p><p><strong>9:12 </strong>Is Dairy Plus right for every dairy?</p><p><strong>10:22 </strong>Funding details: up to $1.25 million per project, nomatching funds required, capped at $750 per cow</p><p><strong>11:05 </strong>First steps for dairy farmers who think Dairy Plusmight be a fit</p><p><strong>12:06 </strong>Why contacting your equipment vendor early matters</p><p><strong>13:01 </strong>Where to find the official Request for GrantApplications</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources & Links</strong></p><p>• <a href="https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oars/dairyplus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dairy Plus Request for Grant Applications</a></p><p>• <a href="https://westernuniteddairies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_DairyPlusFieldDay_7-2026_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">CDQAP flyer on Dairy Plus technologies</a></p><p>• <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Vvv-U-RgJk-tGsFDHaUUPY-ihbuoI7xMuERrG21rGQBURUhQWUxPTEhWSVA3VUVQWk5BTFVUUTdUMC4u&route=shorturl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">CDQAP July 30 webinar registration</a></p><p>• <strong>Contact Paul Sousa:</strong> paul@wudairies.com</p>
June 8, 2026
New World Screwworm, New Field Reps, and What's Moving in Sacramento
<p>Western United Dairies CEO Anja Raudabaugh joins the podcast to cover three pressing topics: a confirmed New World Screwworm detection in Texas and what it means for California dairy operations, two new State Farmer Field Representatives joining the WUD team, and a quick read on the state budget and what's moving and stalling in Sacramento.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>New World Screwworm: What You Need to Know</strong></p><p>A confirmed case of New World Screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, on the evening of June 2nd. USDA and CDFA have activated response protocols, and while there are no confirmed cases in California, dairy farmers who move animals in and out of Texas need to act now.</p><p><strong>California movement requirements from the infected zone:</strong></p><ul><li>A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must include a statement that all animals were inspected and found free of screwworm infestation</li><li>A California entry permit must be requested from CDFA at least 48–72 hours before movement begins; the permit number must appear on the CVI</li><li>Animals must be individually inspected within five days of arrival by an authorized inspector</li><li>Animals must receive treatment effective against screwworm (note: topical treatments are not an option for lactating dairy cows — talk to your herd vet)</li><li>Animals must have official individual ID (premises ID from origin)</li><li>Animals going to slaughter within 72 hours of inspection are exempt from treatment requirements</li></ul><p><strong>What to watch for on your operation:</strong></p><ul><li>Inspect mucous membranes, mouth, eyes, nose, anus, mammary glands, genitalia, and any open wound sites (navels on newborns, dehorning and castration sites, tick bites)</li><li>Signs of infestation: animals scratching or rubbing at wounds, foul-smelling discharge, or visible larvae</li><li>Do not move potentially infested animals without contacting CDFA first</li><li>Continue and reinforce fly control practices — sprays, fans, and minimizing wound risk</li></ul><p><strong>Who to call:</strong> Start with your herd vet. They will contact CDFA, who will engage USDA/APHIS if needed.</p><p>This situation is evolving. Check WUD's website and weekly newsletter for updates. Additional resources and CDFA's recommended actions for producers will be linked below.</p><p>🔗 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/pt/podcast/new-world-screwworm-breakdown-with-dr-michael-payne/id1508160620?i=1000710143744&l=en-GB" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Previous Screwworm Podcast Article</a>🔗 <a href="https://westernuniteddairies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NWS_TX_Detection-Communications_06042026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CDFA Advisory</a></p><p><strong>New Faces at Western: Meet Jimmy and Andrew</strong></p><p>Western United Dairies has hired two new State Farmer Field Representatives — one for the North State and one for the South — bringing deep, on-the-ground dairy experience to the membership.</p><ul><li><strong>Jimmy Burrows — North State Field Representative</strong>📧 <a href="mailto:Jimmy@wudairies.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jimmy@wudairies.com</a></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Andrew Brazil — South State Field Representative</strong>📧 <a href="mailto:Andrew@wudairies.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrew@wudairies.com</a></li></ul><p>Both reps are currently doing outreach and getting to know the membership. Reach out, even just to say hello.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Sacramento Update: Budget Tight, Decisions Delayed</strong></p><p>Governor Newsom is pushing for a more balanced budget than last year, and the pressure is real — the state is estimated to be somewhere between $9–18 billion in the negative. The statutory deadline for new legislation passed last week, and agency budget requests are facing significant pushback.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect with WUD</strong>📧 <a href="mailto:podcast@wudairies.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@wudairies.com</a>🌐 <a href="https://westernuniteddairies.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">wudairies.com</a></p>
May 26, 2026
Worms at Work: How Vermifiltration Is Changing the Way California Dairies Handle Wastewater
<p>BioFiltro is back on Seen & Herd, and a lot has changed since their last conversation with Paul Sousa, Western's Director of Environmental Services and Regulatory Affairs. Steve Rowe, BioFiltro's board chairman, and Sanjar Taromi, their livestock lead, return to give a ground-level update on where vermifiltration stands in California's Central Valley and why the timing of this episode matters.</p><p><strong>The short version: </strong>Vermifiltration uses worm beds to treat dairy wastewater. The longer version is why it's worth paying attention to right now.</p><p><strong>What you'll hear in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Where BioFiltro stands today: </strong>4 operating systems in California, 4 under construction (including a 10,000-head open lot dairy in Pixley), and 6 more in permitting</li><li><strong>How the economics actually work: </strong>BioFiltro covers nearly all CapEx and 90% of OpEx under 20-year agreements funded through carbon credit arrangements; dairies primarily cover ongoing electrical costs</li><li><strong>Post-digester applications:</strong> BioFiltro's first post-digester vermifiltration system is up and running in Chowchilla, opening the door for dairies dealing with higher ammonia and nutrient loads on the back end of digestion</li><li><strong>The regulatory landscape: </strong>CV Salts, the State Water Board remand order, CARB's SB 1383 rulemaking on livestock methane, and whole-farm nitrogen balance requirements are all converging; this system addresses multiple pressure points at once</li><li><strong>The numbers:</strong> 90% reduction in manure methane, 75–90% reduction in nitrogen load, early data showing up to a 60% reduction in hospital pen time on some dairies, and real-world reports of reduced groundwater pumping</li><li><strong>Dairy Plus grant applications: </strong>expected to open in June, with a 90-day window; this is the final round of the $85M USDA-funded program administered through CDPHE; vermifiltration is a fundable practice</li><li><strong>What to do right now: </strong>reach out to BioFiltro or Paul at Western before the application window opens, not after</li></ul><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><ul><li>Steve Rowe, Board Chairman, BioFiltro</li><li>Sandra Taromi, Livestock Lead, BioFiltro</li></ul><p><strong>Resources & Contacts:</strong></p><ul><li>BioFiltro: <a href="https://biofiltro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a> | Contact Sanjar at <a href="mailto:staromi@biofiltro.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">staromi@biofiltro.com</a></li><li>Western United Dairies: <a href="mailto:podcast@wudairies.com">podcast@wudairies.com</a></li><li>Questions about Dairy Plus applications? Contact Paul Sousa at Western United at <a href="mailto:paul@wudairies.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">paul@wudairies.com</a></li></ul><p>Seen & Herd is brought to you by Western United Dairies.</p>
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