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This episode was recorded in Reno, Nevada, during the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference. The panel discusses their individual experiences with outbreaks in different states. Beth talks about her group's microbial surveillance technology they used to compare rectal swabs from positive and non-positive herds. They noted elevations in specific virulent E. coli, Salmonella spp., and Clostridium perfringens in the HPAI-positive herds. Enrique noted that in California, the outbreak began in the South Valley during periods of heat stress, which exacerbated symptoms. He also felt that some dairies panicked a little and moved cows too much, which did not help. In the North Valley, the outbreak happened in cooler weather, and dairies purposefully did not move cows out of their pens and provided supportive therapy within the pen. (5:25)Dr. Schcolnik emphasized making sure i's are dotted and t's are crossed in your nutrition program to help manage through an outbreak. The immune system is an obligate glucose utilizer, so energy is key, as are protein and trace minerals. He noted they also added binders to diets, and either probiotics or double doses of yeast to keep the rumen healthy. Decreasing intake is a big symptom, so he recommends vitamin B supplementation to stimulate appetite. (12:30)The panel discusses how the Texas and California outbreaks differed from one another, including heat stress, recovery in milk production after infection, bird migration and cattle movement. Enrique notes that in California, it seemed like transmission was going downwind. Animal movement, wild birds and milk trucks were also implicated. (14:31)Several companies are investing in vaccine development, but the virus mutation is a challenge. Dr. Spencer wonders if the vaccine will end up resembling the human flu vaccine where you hope to target the general structure of the virus to reduce impact. The panel talks about natural immunity and how cows will be impacted in the lactation after they were ill. Dr. Schcolnik has observed that a percentage of cows who were dry during the outbreak aren't performing as well after freshening. He hypothesizes this could be due to mammary cell death during infection, as the virus lyses the cell as it exits the cell. (24:41)The panel discusses practical recommendations for dairy producers to prepare for or help mitigate during an outbreak. Biosecurity is key. Vaccines are hopefully on the way, but until then, minimizing cattle movements within the herd, post-dipping cows as soon as possible after the machine falls off and minimizing splashing of milk are all good practices. The panel looks forward to more research about all the different ways the virus transmits. They're also eager to learn more about treatment plans and what has worked for different dairies regarding giving fluids, altering rations, boosting the immune system, managing co-infections and impacts on calves and heifers. (29:18)Lastly, panelists share their take-home thoughts. (37:33)Scott invites the audience to Bourbon and Brainiacs at ADSA in Louisville - a bourbon tasting with all your favorite professors! Sign up here: https://balchem.com/anh/bourbon/Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table. If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.
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In the wine industry, it is difficult to plant to demand. At the time of this recording in December 2024, the industry finds itself in a state of oversupply. Audra Cooper Director of Grape Brokerage and Eddie Urman, Central Coast Grape Broker at Turrentine Brokerage discuss the challenges ag faces from a lighter crop to regulatory restrictions to inflation. To remain viable, they stress the importance of farming a quality product that can be made into good wine and sold profitably to continue to support all aspects of the industry. Resources: 185: Why You Need to Talk About Sustainability 221: Future Proof Your Wine Business with Omnichannel Communication Turrentine Brokerage Turrentine Brokerage - Newsletter United States Department of Agriculture Grape Cruse Report Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org. Transcript [00:00:00] Beth Vukmanic: In the wine industry, it is difficult to plant to consumer demand. At the time of this recording, in December 2024, the industry finds itself in a state of oversupply. Welcome to Sustainable Wine Growing with the Vineyard Team, where we bring you the latest in science and research for the wine industry. [00:00:23] I'm Beth Vukmanic, Executive Director at Vineyard Team. And in today's podcast, Craig Macmillan, Critical Resource Manager at Niner Wine Estates, with longtime SIP certified Vineyard and the first ever SIP certified winery, speaks with Audra Cooper, Director of Grape Brokerage, and Eddie Urman, Central Coast Grape Broker. At Turrentine Brokerage, [00:00:45] They discuss the challenges ag faced in 2024 from a lighter crop to regulatory restrictions, to inflation, to remain viable. They stress the importance of farming a quality product that could be made into good wine and sold profitably to continue to support all aspects of the industry. [00:01:04] Do you want to be more connected with the viticulture industry, but don't know where to start? Become a Vineyard Team member. Get access to the latest science based practices, experts, growers, and wine industry tools through both infield and online education so that you can grow your business. Visit vineyardteam.org To become a member today. [00:01:25] Now let's listen in. [00:01:31] Craig Macmillan: Our guests today are Audra Cooper and Eddie Urman. Audra is director of grape brokerage with Turrentine brokerage. And Eddie is a grape broker for the central coast, also with Turrentine. Thanks for being on the podcast. [00:01:42] Audra Cooper: Thank you for having us. We're excited. [00:01:44] Eddie Urman: yeah, thanks for having us, Craig. [00:01:46] Craig Macmillan: What exactly is a wine and grape brokerage? [00:01:49] Audra Cooper: It's a really fancy term for matchmaking and finding homes for supply. Whether that's through growers having fruit available and needing to sell in a specific year or finding multi year contracts, or that's bulk wine that has been made in excess or maybe a call for a winery needing to find a way of A pressure release valve. [00:02:11] Craig Macmillan: And so you match buyers with sellers, basically. [00:02:13] Audra Cooper: Exactly. [00:02:14] Craig Macmillan: On both sides of the fence. Both the wine and the grape side. Do you have specialists for the grape side? Specialists for the wine side? [00:02:21] Audra Cooper: We do. , you're talking to our newest hire on the grape side, Eddie, who's going to be focused on the Central Coast. We also have Mike Needham in the Central Valley on grapes. Christian Clare in the North Coast specializing in Napa, Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino on grapes. And then we have three bulk wine brokers, Mark Cuneo, William Goebel, and Steve Robertson. [00:02:40] Craig Macmillan: Your world is very dependent on the marketplace. Obviously, that's what you do. You're brokers. The simple model of quote unquote the market. I think for most people is that you have a consumer who buys wine, wineries make wine, and they sell it to those people who buy it. Vineyards grow grapes up to wineries. [00:02:57] So if there's more demand from consumers, that means there's , more grapes in demand, there's more wine in demand, and there should be higher prices. Or the opposite. That's probably really oversimplified given the unique nature of the wine industry, because , it's not a widget, you know, I don't make a widget, sell it, then go, Ooh, I can make more widgets. [00:03:16] So because of the nature of the business things are on much larger timeframes, right? Audra, [00:03:23] Audra Cooper: They are. I mean, agriculture by nature is, a little bit more of a, what we call an on ramp and off ramp. There's kind of that distance from the time that something is needed versus the time it can be produced. And in the wine industry, it's really difficult to plant to demand. And oftentimes we miss the boat regards to meeting demand with our current supply needs. [00:03:44] So it's really difficult to not only predict, but figure out where consumption is going. And you talked about kind of the simplicity of it and it is true. You can kind of look at the macro market in a very simplistic way, but the reality is in particularly with California, it's very segmented. From value tier up to premium to ultra premium to luxury, and all of those different tiers have different timelines, and some of them converge at moments, depending upon whether there were oversupplied or undersupplied, . So yeah, it can get really complicated and very, very multifaceted. [00:04:18] Craig Macmillan: What's your comment on that, Eddie? [00:04:21] Eddie Urman: Well, I think Audra summed it up pretty well, but yeah, it's a very complex integration of all these things, and planting grapes oftentimes, like Audra said, we tend to overdo it. And we then tend to overdo pushing them out. And it's just kind of a cyclical thing through history where we go from undersupply to oversupply. And right now we're obviously in a pretty large state of oversupply. [00:04:44] Craig Macmillan: Over supply in terms of grapes? [00:04:46] Eddie Urman: Correct [00:04:47] Audra Cooper: and bulk wine. [00:04:48] Craig Macmillan: And bulk wine [00:04:49] what are the kinds of things that are going to lead to a market correction there? Are people going to have to pull out vines? Are they going to have to say, Well, I was planning to sell this wine for 20 bucks a gallon, now I'm going to sell it for 10. [00:05:00] What are some of the dynamics that are going to happen during this time? [00:05:04] Eddie Urman: Well, I think the third rung is consumption, right? Unfortunately the trend over the last two years is consumption is going down in general. And we don't see any signs of it at this time. That's showing it's necessarily going up. We're optimistic and hopeful that it will. And we look forward to seeing the data after the holiday season, but that rung is going to be really important. [00:05:25] The other part is still supply. So pushing vineyards. And we are seeing a lot of people push vineyards. There's no clear number yet of what's been pushed or what will be pushed, but it does seem like there's a lot of parties that will be either ceasing to farm or will be removing vineyards. [00:05:41] Craig Macmillan: This is for either of you to pick up. Are there particular segments where we're seeing this more than in others? Premium versus luxury example. [00:05:48] Audra Cooper: The removal seemed to be really heavily weighted towards the Valley specifically, more of the value tier, because that's our largest volume by far. So we see a lot of removals, particularly in the South Valley that really started to occur even before we felt really oversupplied, and then it started to move north from there, pushed into the Central Coast and even to some degree the North Coast as well. [00:06:10] So you're seeing removals throughout the state of California, and you could even argue that you've seen removals in the Pacific Northwest as well, there's been an oversupply position there, particularly in Washington, and the only two areas that we don't see that dynamic is perhaps Texas to a degree, as well as Oregon. [00:06:27] But there again, they're starting to feel oversupplied as well. They're kind of on the back end of this [00:06:31] the Central Valley is the furthest ahead. And so we may actually see a little bit of a slowdown in removals. They're coming up after the 26th vintage. However, it remains to be seen. I mean, water , constrictions and regulations are going to play a huge factor in that as well, as it will be in the central coast in the near future. [00:06:48] Craig Macmillan: Are there alternate or other crops that may go in, into place instead of grapes? [00:06:53] Audra Cooper: Unfortunately, right now, there's not a good answer for that. In the past, you'd say yes. And there were several alternative crops, particularly in the valley and the central coast, especially when you think of Santa Barbara and Monterey County. Paso Robles is in a little bit of a different position without, you know, a true crop to turn over to. But all of agriculture in California is struggling and has been really affected in the last 24 months, [00:07:16] Craig Macmillan: why the last 24 months, do you think? [00:07:18] Audra Cooper: you know, that's a good question. Part of it is kind of weather patterns in regards to some larger crops and oversupply consumers have certainly had some. Tighter budgets in a lot of respects to the economy. Inflation has played a huge role in that. When we talk about the wine industry, the wine industry is not a necessity as far as the goods. There is certainly a movement towards, you know, what they call no amount of alcohol is healthy for any individual of drinking age. So that certainly has affected our industry, but it's also affected other crops as well and other, other beverages, specifically alcohol. [00:07:53] Craig Macmillan: Eddie, in the Central Coast, what, what have you been seeing? [00:07:56] Eddie Urman: As far as vendor removals or as [00:07:57] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, as far as vineyard removals, things like that. [00:08:01] Eddie Urman: I mean, there are a large number of vineyards that are being pushed out. It's substantial both in Monterey County in Paso Robles, there's parties we're talking to that are also talking about pushing. This upcoming year and not replanting for a year or two. Some are potentially considering alternate other options where they can. But to segue on that, unfortunately it is exceedingly difficult right now to go to any other crop. Cause none of them are necessarily performing super well. [00:08:28] Craig Macmillan: Right. One thing that I'm kind of surprised by based on what you said, Audra, was that we're having the most removal in that value segment where we have the most supply. It would seem to me that if demand out there in the marketplace and folks don't have a lot of money, it seems like there'd be more demand for those value products. [00:08:48] Like, I would think that the contraction would be at the higher level, the expensive level, as opposed to the lower price level. Is there a mechanism there that I'm missing? [00:08:56] Audra Cooper: I think there's not necessarily a mechanism per se. I think there's a layer of complication there that doesn't make it a simple apples to apples position in regards to where consumers are spending their money. A lot of consumers who are brought by, you know, ultra premium to luxury, they may have not been as affected in a relative sense by the economy and inflation is someone who is perhaps playing in more of that value tier. [00:09:21] Okay. Whether it was bag in a box, larger liter, whatever it may have been, you know, that tier that's 12.99 and below had already started to see some impacts during pre immunization. And that was from 2012 until about 2020. And then it's just been really wonky since 2020 in our industry and really difficult to read the tea leaves and as far as where things were going. And I think a lot of the new plantings that we did, In 2011 through 2016 really came online in the central valley as well. So it just, it was almost a perfect storm, unfortunately, for the value tier. But that's not to say that these other tiers haven't been impacted as well, just to a lesser degree. [00:10:01] Craig Macmillan: Right, exactly. Is this also true on the bulk wine side, Audra? [00:10:04] Audra Cooper: Oh, certainly. I think anytime that you look at our industry, the bulk wine market actually leads the trend in regards to the direction we're going. So anytime we start to see multiple vintages, Or one vintage really start to increase in volume and availability in all likelihood. We're about 12 months, maybe eight behind the market with grapes. [00:10:25] So bulk will start to kind of slow down, stack up on inventory. Prices will start to drop. We'll still be doing just fine on grapes. We'll get multi year contracts. Prices are at least sustainable, if not profitable. And then suddenly we'll start to see the same trend on grapes. [00:10:39] Craig Macmillan: How many, or, and Eddie might be able to answer this for the Central Coast. How many folks on the grape side are having wines made from their grapes? Like under contract strictly for bulk. I've got a hundred tons of Sauvignon Blanc unsold. That's a lot, but unsold. I'm going to go ahead and take my chances on the bulk market. [00:11:00] Eddie Urman: you're saying Specking it. [00:11:01] So yeah, crushing it and specking it on the bulk market. Surely there are parties that did that, but I would say there is definitely a lot less parties that did that this year. In 2024 specifically. multiple reasons. One, specifically in Paso Robles, the crop was quite light which increased some late demand for some Cabernet specifically. [00:11:22] Sauvignon Blanc was one of the other varieties that was , in demand because of how light it was. Monterey in Santa Barbara County, it seems like there were parties that decided to just leave grapes on the vine. even in internal vineyards for companies that produce their own wine rather than turn it into bulk. And Audra, please add anything if you feel. [00:11:43] Audra Cooper: I think from a specific standpoint, you know, that was a great way of answering that. I think one of the things to keep in mind is I, I know that we should definitely be mindful of educating and being informative in a general sense, right? The rule of thumb when you're a grape grower and you're trying to sell fruit is if it is difficult to sell as grapes, It will typically be exponentially more difficult to sell as bulk wine. [00:12:07] And so taking that position as a way of bringing profit back , to your vineyard, nine times out of 10 is not going to work out. And that one time is technically a lightning strike and it's extraordinarily difficult to predict that [00:12:20] Craig Macmillan: So not a lot of folks wouldn't be wise to do that for a lot of folks. [00:12:23] Audra Cooper: generally. No, I mean, I think most growers, particularly independent growers do not have the wherewithal or the risk adversity to be able to play the bulk market in any significant way. Okay. Mm [00:12:37] Craig Macmillan: Well, let's talk about wineries playing the bulk market. I've got extra stuff. Now, if it's all internal, if I'm growing my own grapes and turning them into my products, it sounds like I would want to maybe leave things on the vine, or just simply not put my investment into producing those wines. Where do bulk wines come from if they're not coming from spec grower spec operations, if they're coming from wineries in particular? [00:13:01] Things that are cut out for quality, things that are cut out for volume [00:13:04] Audra Cooper: Yeah, a multitude of reasons. I mean, the wineries typically use the bulk wine market as what I had alluded to earlier, which is a pressure release valve, right? When they are short or they are long, they're looking to the bulk market, whether that's to buy or sell. Now, that's certainly not every single winery that does that. Particularly some boutique operations, or even a lot of the DTCs would prefer not to play on the bulk wine market, but at times dabble in it. [00:13:27] Another reason to go to the bulk wine market as a buyer is to start a program. If you've gotten, you know, interest from a retailer, for example, for, you know, a control label that's an easy way to research whether or not it is an economic profitable project for your winery, as well as whether or not you can actually find the varietal. And the volume needed for that project. [00:13:49] So there is a multitude of reasons for the bulk wine market to essentially exist and be utilized. But the traditional model is to sell excess on the bulk wine market to someone else who actually needs it. The challenge right now is, we hit about 29 million gallons of actively listed bulk wine for California back in April or June, and that number really didn't decrease until recently. It's the highest inventory that we'd ever seen going into harvest, and when we have those dynamics, that bulk wine market's utilization becomes a little bit, shall I say, sludgy, in the sense of, Most everyone's trying to sell they're not trying to buy. [00:14:29] Craig Macmillan: Eddie, do you have anything to add? [00:14:30] Eddie Urman: no, I think Audra summed it up pretty good. I mean, you asked, how does it end up on the bulk market? I don't think at this point, there's a ton of players that are planning to put it on the bulk market per Audra's point, but wineries are in their best faith trying to secure the amount of fruit they need to then make wine. That they have a home for IE sale, you know, some sort of sales, but as we've seen contraction in sales, unfortunately for some parties, they're forced to make decisions to put it on the bulk market. That'd be correct. Audra. [00:14:59] Audra Cooper: be a correct way of saying it. And also to have to remember, we're essentially making wine for the future when we're harvesting fruit, right and putting it in tank. And so it's really difficult to predict exactly how much 2024 someone's actually going to be able to put out on the shelf and ship. So I think that's the other element to is, by their model , what they purchased and what they received now, of course, 24 is going to be a poor example of that with how light the crop was, but in general, they're buying for what they predict to be their demand and needs [00:15:30] and in all reality, when it's bottled. Packaged and shipped out, those numbers may look dramatically different. Hence the reason why it's going to end up on the bulk market. If it in fact is already in excess. There are some negotiants that may actually in some years where they think the market's pretty good and they can be profitable, we'll go out and spec, but that kind of business model is few and far between compared to say 15 years ago, [00:15:54] Craig Macmillan: Interesting and that kind of leads us to where we are now. You've already touched on it a little bit. We just finished, this is November of 2024, we're just wrapping up the harvest in California. Obviously it's a crystal ball thing, but basically, at the moment, how are we looking? It sounds like we had a light harvest. I'm going to ask you about that. A light harvest. And it sounds like that was pretty much true throughout the coast of California. Is that right? [00:16:20] Audra Cooper: generally, yes, there were regions and AVAs that did better than others. For example, parts of the North Coast with the exception of Sonoma and Napa, so Mendocino Lake and Sassoon, they were not as light as, say, Paso Robles on Paso Robles Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc, but they were still below expectations in most cases. There's just certain areas that were impacted further. far more and may actually be at historical low yields. And I'll let Eddie touch upon kind of his experience specifically in Paso, because I think it's one of the more impacted regions in California. [00:16:55] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, yeah. Go ahead, Eddie. [00:16:56] Eddie Urman: Yeah. I think kind of extrapolate on what Audra was speaking to. Paso Robles was exceptionally light last year. I think, you know, our numbers are fluctuating and we'll, we'll see what was actually processed, but potentially 50 percent down from the five year average on Paso cab. And potentially one of the lightest crops we've seen in, potentially 20 years, or at least for sure in my career. Luckily 2024 for Paso was light. And because of that, there were people trying to secure extra cab and South Blanc towards the end of harvest. Unfortunately to, to Audra's point, the rest of the state wasn't as light in other areas. It's going to be pretty interesting to see how it all unfolds because it's probably more regional. [00:17:39] Craig Macmillan: And so we're saying fortunately light because the longterm impact would be that we will have less wine going into an already crowded marketplace. [00:17:50] Eddie Urman: But we also came off 2023, which was probably historically one of the largest crops we've ever seen in the state. So if we would have had a crop like that back to back, that would have been devastating. [00:18:01] Audra Cooper: Yeah, man, that's, that's so very true. And I think it's really important too, to hit upon, you know, the late season purchasing and the run that we saw on grapes. specifically in Paso for Cabernet and to some degree Sauvignon Blanc as well. But I'm going to really kind of lean towards Cab and even some of the red blenders. A lot of that was replacement demand. So it was demand that had been met by a current contract, but because the crop was so extraordinarily light, It had to be made up for somewhere. So there was a need for the fruit that was contracted, but if we didn't have that dynamic with available grapes, we probably would have had grapes left on the vine. [00:18:38] And we did to some degree, but just far less than what was predicted in 2024. [00:18:44] Craig Macmillan: This reminds me also of the, the concept of volatility. How volatile is the bulk wine grape grape market? We talked about these long time frames, which means your price changes you would think would be slow. Is, is there a lot of jumping around just in the course of a calendar year? [00:18:59] Audra Cooper: Yes and no. It really depends on the year. I would certainly say that in very light years we will see more volatility on price. Then in years where it's way oversupplied, or we have a large crop that creates more stability, good or bad, with a heavier crop. But it's not as volatile as maybe some other markets that people are trying to, you know, short on, for example, with the Wall Street guys. It's not quite like that either. So there is a little bit more stability built into it. [00:19:27] I think the challenge Happens often is a lot of people build their business models off of the district averages and the district averages don't show as much volatility as the, you know, yearly spot market does. [00:19:40] And unfortunately, it used to be a rule of thumb that about 10 percent of California supply was on the spot market every single year. Now I think that's closer to probably 30 something percent. I mean, it's really jumped in the last few years. [00:19:54] We have to remember our industry has been in a really interesting and an unfortunate position of retracting over the last couple of years with consumer demand declining, with the economic impacts with inflation, with lack of, you know, operating loans being readily available like they were. [00:20:10] I mean, things have changed pretty dramatically. I have a strong belief. I won't even say hope because hope's not a strategy. I have a strong belief that, you know, as we go through some of these challenges, We'll essentially build back and we'll get to a healthier position. And I do think that some of the worst things are some of the bigger pain points we either, recently have gone through and are over with or that we're in currently. So I don't think it's going to get much worse, but it remains to be seen. That one's a hard one to kind of figure out. But my, my thought is that with the lighter crop, it's certainly going to help the bulk wine market, not stack up, you know, a large fifth vintage, cause we have currently five vintages stacked. Stacked on top of each other in bulk wine market, which again, is the most amount of vintages I've seen in the 18 years I've been doing this. And that does show, you know, we met with a client yesterday and they said, our industry is sick. And I think that's actually a really great way of putting it. We're we're kind of in a sick position and we just need to figure out how to get to a healthier spot. [00:21:10] Craig Macmillan: five vintages stacked up that, so we're talking, there's like 2019 that are still in the market. Then [00:21:16] Audra Cooper: There is a little tiny bit of 2019, there's a tiny bit of 2020, and then you get into 21, 22, 23, and then the 24s are starting to come on. [00:21:25] Craig Macmillan: is there a home for something that's that old, even [00:21:30] 2020, [00:21:31] Audra Cooper: I mean, 2022 is about the oldest vintage back that I would say, in all likelihood, there's a reasonable wine based home, and even that's starting to get a little bit long in the tooth when we talk about 21 and 2020. Forget about 2019, that should have gone somewhere at some point long ago. Those vintages in all likelihood, again, they're smaller amounts, I think they're less than 100, 000 gallons each. [00:21:57] They're gonna have to go somewhere, whether it's destroyed or they go to DM. [00:22:01] Craig Macmillan: right? What's DM. [00:22:03] Audra Cooper: Distilled materials. [00:22:04] Craig Macmillan: There we go. Perfect. [00:22:06] Eddie, if you were advising a grape growing, what is your view? Looking ahead, what's your crystal ball say as far as removals, planting, varietal changes, clone changes, rootstock changes, anything like that? [00:22:20] Eddie Urman: Yeah, well we get that question a lot and it's pretty difficult to answer. At this point, you know, growers should really be considering which blocks they should be farming. They should be strongly considering pushing out blocks that are older or have no chance at receiving a price sustainably farm it. economically. And as far as planting goes right now, it's all over the board. It depends on the region, you know, where you're at within the central coast. That's which is my region specifically. And even then it's pretty hard to justify to somebody right now. It's a good time to plant. [00:22:56] That's [00:22:57] Craig Macmillan: that does make sense, I am thinking about other interviews that I've done with, with plant, plant pathology. Where it seems like everything is going to someplace bad in a hand basket because vines are dying. Do I replant that? You would think that diseases, like trunk disease, for instance, would alleviate some of this. [00:23:15] Vines would need to come out of production. Do you see that kind of thing happening? Do you think people are picking not just older, but maybe damaged or diseased or infested vineyards, taking those out of production and then not replanting those? [00:23:27] Eddie Urman: Yeah, they definitely are. The, difficult thing with vineyards compared to certain other crops is the fixed costs that go into installing a vineyard, which has gone up drastically in the last 15 years. So it's really difficult for a grower to push a vineyard you know, spend $2,000 an acre to push a vineyard or whatever it may be, and then decide, okay, we're just going to replant next year and spend 45, 000 or 40, 000. On reinstalling a vineyard. It's, it's a lot of money. Especially if it's on spec and, and honestly, sometimes it can't even get financing to do it. [00:23:59] So unfortunately, a lot of these players will need to say, we'll try to stick it out and say, okay, what if we just weather the storm one more year, the eternal optimist, the eternal optimist. View. I think we're finally starting to see that some people are, are making some tough decisions and it's, it's sad to see, but it's what needs to happen as far as pushing some of these vineyards that are diseased or too old to be productive. [00:24:20] Audra Cooper: I think he did a, you know, a service to everyone by talking about that, because the older plantings for as long as people had to hold on to them you know, we, talk a lot about, you know, oh, the 1990s plantings and they need to go away. Well, that's really easy to say it's a little more difficult to do, particularly again, if you're an independent grower. Relatively small, maybe your 20 acres, you know, the likelihood of you being able to get a planting contract and or getting financing to redevelop is slim to none. So you're going to hold on as long as you can. And that really has kind of added to the bottom line of supply as well. We have a lot of acreage that is finally starting to get removed that should have been removed years ago. [00:25:01] Craig Macmillan: And again, thinking in like classical high school economic terms It seems like grape prices have been going up, at least on Paso and some of those kind of more luxury areas. Is that true? Or is there a real cap on price compared to what it could have been? Or are we in decline? What, what's, what's happening right now? [00:25:24] Ha [00:25:24] Audra Cooper: I think that's actually a very loaded question in some respects because [00:25:30] Craig Macmillan: yeah, it [00:25:31] Audra Cooper: It's highly dependent on what we're talking about, right? If we're talking about Westside and we're talking about some of the Rhone Whites that are now in vogue, yeah, their pricing has started to increase even in spite of the market, right? Because they are in demand, but they're more of a niche market as well. They're not part of the macro market. Whereas you look at Paso Cab, The district average was starting to kind of climb back up again, but if you look at the spot market, it has declined dramatically over the last two years. And I think we're in our third decline now, as far as per year per vintage you look at, for example, Monterey County, Pinot, and I think you can easily make the argument prices dramatically decreased over the last several years. You know, it had a great run post sideways and unfortunately we way over planted and we planted it in a time where there was a lot of virus material that unfortunately got put into the ground and then we oversaturated the market on the shelves as well from a national distribution standpoint, if you want to talk about maybe some cool climate, Sarah, yeah, pricing continues to go up, but they're again, very nichey. So I guess the long winded thing is macro sense. Prices have been on the decline. Niche, it depends on what it is and where it is. [00:26:46] Craig Macmillan: And I, I got this from you, Audra, from another interview you did. What is the difference between a light harvest and a short harvest? And the reason I ask this is because it, on the wine side, talking to people, it's like, Oh, it's going to be a short harvest, coming up short. As in, I don't have enough. [00:27:02] I'm coming up short. It's like, I don't have dollar bills in my pocket. That's totally different than having not a lot of grapes. [00:27:09] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I mean, from a market perspective in which we operate, those two words have very different definitions. Light to me is regarding your yield per acre, your production. It's a light year. We're below average thresholds. Short on the other hand is more of an economic demand supply term that we utilize when The actual crop being delivered falls short of the actual demand. And that's a little bit tricky this year because a lot of people were saying the crop is short. Well, it was in only some cases. For example, Sauvignon Blanc, specifically in Paso, it was short. There's, I don't think there's really any arguing that. Paso Cab, I think it depends on what winery and which grower you are. There were growers who were sold out and fully contracted that were not able to meet their contracts and their wineries would have taken every single time they could have delivered. That's a short situation. Now, on the other hand, I've got some other stuff that say is like a 1997 planting that, you know, didn't have a whole lot of demand. They were light in their crop yield, but they were not short in their supply. [00:28:18] Craig Macmillan: What are things that growers in particular can do to set themselves apart in the marketplace? You mentioned niche, we've mentioned county average pricing, wherever you would like to be selling their grapes for more than that. And they do. What are things that people can do to kind of set themselves apart? Eddie. [00:28:35] Eddie Urman: That's a great question. It's a very difficult question. I think I'll start on the other end of the spectrum. You hear somewhat frequently people talk about minimal farming, or can they do just to get you by this year, get you into the next year what we've discussed with multiple people and what my belief is, unfortunately, if you decide to minimally farm or do the absolute bare minimum, you're boxing yourself into a area of the market. Where there's no chance you're gonna get a price that's really gonna even break even. I think most parties would agree to that. The best thing for our industry, and specifically Paso Robles, the Central Coast, is we need to continue to deliver quality products that, you know, a winery can make into good wine and sell at a good price. Right. So we need to continue to improve on our farming techniques, improve on our utilization of the resources we have to provide that product and reach a sustainable point of price to where vineyards can sustain, growers can continue to stay in business, and wineries can then take that product and sell it in a bottle profitably at a store or restaurant or whatever it may be. [00:29:45] So I kind of danced around your question, but my personal opinion is, if you want to be in this business and you want to create a product, you know, create a grape that people want to buy, you have to put the money into it to farm it. It sounds easy to say it's extremely difficult for the people making these decisions right now. [00:30:03] Craig Macmillan: You may have to spend a little money. [00:30:05] Audra Cooper: you definitely do. I mean, I think, Anytime that you slow down on what you spend, unfortunately you start to decrease your marketability. And that is so difficult in years like this, where as a broker, you watch someone cut their budget and their spending in half and you immediately notice, I can't sell your fruit. And that's a difficult thing because you can't necessarily guarantee that you can sell their fruit either. So how do you justify someone spending, you know, their normal budget? [00:30:37] One of the things that growers specifically can do is they can identify their value proposition. And for many, it's going to be unique, and some of them are going to have similarities. Part of that is, and I'm probably going to get myself in trouble a little bit here, the old kind of lead with, you know, I've gotten these gold medals for the wine that I produced off of my vineyard at these, you know, county fairs or this competition. Unfortunately, they just don't count anymore with marketing winemakers that are, you know, new on the scene, or perhaps with a new corporation, or, Somebody who's been through kind of the ropes, these things don't have any weight anymore. [00:31:17] But what does have weight is understanding what your buyer's needs are and how your vineyard actually fits those needs. So really understanding, where you fit into the market. Not everyone's going to have the best grapes in the region. And that's okay because maybe that is already oversaturated. [00:31:34] Maybe you need to hit a middle tier winery that's selling at 15. 99 and you know that you can be sustainable at $1,500 because this is your budget XYZ and it fits. You know, you don't necessarily have to be the 3, 000 or 4, 000 guy on the west side in Adelaide or Willow Creek. That's not going to be for everybody. [00:31:54] So really finding your position is really important and also what you provide to that buyer. And it's really simple, and I know it's actually probably very elementary to say, but what can you do to help make the people you work with at that winery make them look good? Because they'll also do that for you in return. [00:32:11] Craig Macmillan: and specifically in your experience, especially to start with you Eddie are there particular practices management styles, management philosophies that seem to be attractive to wineries that they're more likely to maybe buy from that grower? [00:32:25] Eddie Urman: Yeah, I'll just probably give a little more detail here, but my experience comes mostly from larger scale farming. At the end of the day, I think the more you put into farming it appropriately, IE you know, good pruning techniques good cultural practices, whether they be shoot thinning leafing, depending on your trellis style wire moves second crop drop or, or green drop. Those are all things that, you know, wineries are going to think are a positive thing. [00:32:54] Now, is it going to match every single program to Audra's point? And you don't always have to be the person selling $3,000 per ton cabernet. Some people can make just fine in those middle tiers. [00:33:03] And we need those people too, because there's bottles that need to go on the shelves there. So if you can have an open, reasonable discussion with your winery and what their expectations are and what you can actually provide at a certain price point and yield I think that's really important place to start. [00:33:18] Craig Macmillan: Audra? [00:33:18] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I think there's a couple things. Again, this is very elementary, but say what you do and do what you say. Following through with your word and what your plan is, is very, very important and being very consistent with your practices and the end product that you try to provide. I mean, consistency in agriculture, particularly in growing wine grapes, is very difficult, but those who achieve it are the ones that typically don't have as much volatility in their ability to sell fruit. on, you know, a term contract, typically. [00:33:46] I think the other thing, too, keeping in mind is managing personalities, too, and understanding, you know, who's the right fit for each other. I think that's really important, I think, from a practice's standpoint and I think this is becoming more and more commonly acceptable, but shoot thinning, when I first arrived in Paso even Monterey County, for that matter, is, was not very common. [00:34:10] It's becoming more and more common, and I think it's actually very important. And Eddie has kind of reaffirmed and reassured me since he started with Turrentine Brokerage, and I kind of failed to remember my basics. Pruning is everything. And I think sometimes often more than not, you know, pruning actually kind of gets It's in my mind kind of degraded and, you know, people try to make up for things later on and we start with the right foundation, usually have some consistency. [00:34:36] Craig Macmillan: So that's somewhere you may want to pay more attention and spend some more of your money there than in some other things. [00:34:42] Audra Cooper: Well, and your plan starts there, right? [00:34:43] So whatever you start with at pruning, that's your beginning plan. In all likelihood, you need to write that out. [00:34:49] Eddie Urman: , be intentional with your pruning plan. From the time you start the season, you should have a plan. Okay. This is what we're going to target this year and you got to stick to it. . [00:34:57] Craig Macmillan: What about, , certifications? There was a time not that long ago when going for whether it's SIP or organic we've got regenerative now a lot of folks looked at that and said, hey, this is going to help set me apart. This is going to help and with buyers, buyers are going to be interested in wanting these types of products. [00:35:18] Have you seen that take place? [00:35:20] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I have a really, really strong opinion on sustainable certification. And I'm sure a lot of our clientele is probably tired of me hitting this drum too loudly, but the reality is at one point, sustainable certification, regardless of which it is. Was a nice to have and the occasional request now. It's a it's a need to have must have [00:35:39] if you are not sustainably certified you are cutting your marketability I wouldn't say in half but pretty close now a lot of our buyers are requiring it and even if they don't require it suddenly asking at the end of harvest Oh, did they have a certification? and then the answer is no well now you may be on the chopping block of we may not re sign that fruit because Our retailers are asking us, what are we doing in regards to, you know, our kind of our social impacts in our economic and our environmental impacts? And it may not be on the bottle per se, but it's in the conversation. And so to be able to provide that information to the end user is really important [00:36:19] when it comes to the other certifications. Certainly organic is trending. It is trended off and on in our industry. Unfortunately, we don't see a big premium being paid for, for grapes that are organically certified with some exceptions. [00:36:33] And so that's really hard, I think, from an industry to, to really grow in that manner. Regenerative is certainly another trend. I think we're on the beginning cusp of it, so I don't see it as, you know, impactful as sustainably certified on macro level. As I do sustainable. So it'll be interesting to see where that goes. [00:36:53] I think organic those probably going to trend a little bit more in 26 and 27 just based on the players that are currently asking about it. [00:37:01] Craig Macmillan: What do you have to add, Eddie? [00:37:02] Eddie Urman: Yeah, I think Audra's absolutely right. We are in a state of excess or oversupply. So wineries are more intensely looking at. How can we differentiate one vineyard or one grower versus the next? And sustainability comes up in most conversations regarding that. So it's turning more from an option to more of a necessity. [00:37:24] I think one thing that there's a trend for unfortunately too, or it can be unfortunately for some people, is they're herbicide free. So there are some people that are interested in herbicide free. It's not a certification, [00:37:34] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, just simply as a practice. Yeah, I, agree with you. I'm hearing more and more about that all the time. And that's a, that's a big shift for a lot of growers. That's a very costly change to make. But you're absolutely right. That is a topic of conversation. That is definitely something that people are talking about in, in the broader world. There's a lot of news attention to that, especially around places like France and stuff, or that's going to be kind of a requirement probably in the future. [00:38:01] Audra Cooper: I just want to add really quick. One of the challenges that we see is Oftentimes wineries will come to the market requesting these differentiation points, right, in regards to practices, and it's really difficult because when they come to the market, a lot of these processes and procedures needed to have already been put into place, right? They would have already had to be intended or implemented in the field. And so we're, again, almost a bridge behind in regards to what demand currently is and, and this particular trend. Especially when we talk about organic herbicide free. These are very intentional, time intensive planning processes that we've got to get ahead of. [00:38:43] And I don't have a great answer because the market doesn't support a higher price per ton right now. And the reality is there are capital intensive changes in farming, but we're going to need to find a solution here soon because I do see this as a challenge in the market moving forward. [00:38:59] Craig Macmillan: and I think there's some research that kind of bears that out even at the consumer level where if I'm presented with two products that are the same price and one has a desirable quality, whether it's a practice or certification or something like that, you would say, you know, Which one would you like? [00:39:14] You say, well, I want the sustainable one. And then you ask the consumer, well, how much would you pay? And there's very little willingness to pay difference in some of these studies. In others, they show a meaningful amount, but a lot of them, a lot of the studies don't. And so I think we're kind of moving towards a standard operating procedure that's gonna be around these things and that's gonna raise costs and that's gonna be a real financial challenge for people, I agree. [00:39:38] Eddie, what is one thing you would tell growers around this topic of the market and everything else? [00:39:43] Eddie Urman: I think it was , the statement I made earlier is be intentional, like have a plan going into this year. We farmers tend to be optimistic and we tend to just think, okay, well, this year it's going to turn, you know, we've had a couple of bad years. It's going to get better this year. There's no guarantee that's going to take place this year. And we'd love to sit here and say it will. So make sure you have a plan that makes sense. And has a reasonable chance at having a positive outcome. If it's farming your 30 year old vineyard, 35 year old vineyard, that's for sure, only going to get three tons an acre or less on a best case scenario, no weather influences, no outside factors, no heat spells, and it's going to cost you 5, 000 an acre to farm it. You're not going to make your money back in most instances, unfortunately, not even break even. [00:40:29] Craig Macmillan: Audra, what is one thing you would tell growers? [00:40:31] Audra Cooper: That's a good question. And I think it's highly dependent on the grower and the clientele and where they are and what they have. I think that planning for your future is critical right now, not taking it year by year. And making changes in advance of needing to make changes is a huge one. Honestly, it's really getting sharp with your business pencil and in your business intention, your business plan. It's not just farming right now. I think you have to plan on how do you survive the current marketplace and how do you get to the other side? And unfortunately, it's not a cookie cutter plan for everyone. It's very customized and it's very specific. [00:41:11] And the other thing that I mentioned earlier, really understanding your value proposition in the market. That is critical because I can't tell you the number of times I've had people And very wonderful, good growers who are very intelligent, but they were very misguided by whether it was, you know, a real estate agent or a consultant or just people surrounding who also had good intentions, but they weren't knowledgeable about the marketplace. And, you know, those growers either planted wrong, entered the market wrong, had to have high expectations built into their budget on the price per ton long term, all these things matter. And all these things really matter for success. [00:41:48] Craig Macmillan: Where can people find out more about you two? Audra. [00:41:51] Audra Cooper: Yeah you can go to our website, www. TurrentineBrokerage. You can of course call myself or Eddie or email us. You'll often see us up on, you know, a stage or in a room speaking on behalf of the marketplace. I've got something coming up soon in February as well. Yeah, there's, there's a multitude of ways of getting a hold of us. [00:42:10] Probably our website's the easiest because it has all the information. [00:42:13] Craig Macmillan: Fantastic. Well, thank you both for being on the podcast. Really interesting conversation. lot to think about. A lot to think about. Intentional farming, I think that's one of the key things we're taking away here is what's your intention. And that's not always such an easy thing to decide upon. You know, it's tough. [00:42:31] Audra Cooper: It is tough. We thank you and we appreciate it. It was a pleasure talking with you as well. [00:42:36] Eddie Urman: yeah, thank you very much, Craig. [00:42:37] Craig Macmillan: You bet. So our guest today, Audra Cooper, she is director of grape brokerage and Eddie Urman, who is central coast grape broker for Turentine brokerage. Thank you both for coming out and to our listeners, keep downloading those episodes. There's lots of great information there. Check the show page or there's lots of resources and look for other podcasts. [00:42:55] We have tons and tons of episodes on all kinds of topics and please keep coming back and thank you. [00:43:01] Audra Cooper: Thank you. [00:43:02] Beth Vukmanic: Thank you for listening. Make sure you check out the show notes for links to Turrentine brokerage crush reports, and sustainable wine growing podcast episodes, 185, why you need to talk about sustainability. And 221 future proof your wine business with Omnichannel communication. [00:43:27] If you liked this show, do us a big favor by sharing it with a friend, subscribing and leaving us a review. You can find all of the podcasts at vineyardteam.org/podcast. And you can reach us at podcast at vineyardteam.org. [00:43:40] Until next time, this is sustainable wine growing with the vineyard team. Nearly perfect transcription by Descript
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In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi is joined by Ann Marie Payton, Director of Tulare King's Right to Life, for an insightful discussion on the pro-life efforts in California's South Valley. Ann Marie shares about her journey from fertility care to leading a regional pro-life organization, as well as the innovative programs and successful advocacy work that TKRL is known for. The episode highlights the upcoming fundraiser featuring Jim Caviezel, and delves into the strategic moves that have prevented abortion clinics from opening in the region. John and Ann Marie also touch on the broader implications of pro-life advocacy and the challenges ahead.
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Reservation required to drive into Yosemite for Juneteenth holiday - This $1 million tribute to veterans in South Valley was vandalized. Supervisor offers $500 reward - Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools - Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama applies to be Austin's next top cop KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week poet and screenwriter Jimmy Santiago Baca joins Jimmy Patiño and me to talk about his 1993 epic Blood In Blood Out. We talk about Jimmy's life story, the challenges facing Chicanos in the 70s & 80s and the film's legacy today. This is a special pod. Hope you like it.About our guests:Jimmy Santiago Baca is a poet and activist of Chicano and Apache descent and author of Martin and Meditations on the South Valley (1987), which received the 1988 Before Columbus Foundation's American Book Award in 1989. In addition to over a dozen books of poetry, he has published memoirs, essays, stories, and a screenplay, Blood In Blood Out (aka Bound by Honor) (1993), which was directed by Taylor Hackford.Jimmy Patiño seeks to critically excavate alternative imaginings of democratic practice among aggrieved communities in the midst of global capitalism. Concentrating on Mexican-origin and broader Latino/a/x communities at the U.S. Mexico Border and in major U.S. urban settings, his work attempts to dialog about the ways that concepts of race, gender and nation create hegemonic class disparities AND formulate an array of identities that mobilize social movements and initiate class struggles on multiple fronts. His first book, Raza Sí, Migra No: Chicano Movement Struggles for Immigrant Rights in San Diego asserts that important contingents of Mexican-origin activists in the U.S. engaged, across generations, the crisis over the “illegal alien“ through attempts at organizing the Mexican-origin community across differences of national affiliation and citizenship status. Focusing on San Diego due to its vital positioning as both urban and border space where consistent migration and race-based border policing has occurred, the project illuminates a serious challenge to deportation-oriented immigration policies between 1968 and 1986 through the ideological prism of Chicano self-determination. He is now working on a number of other projects, including a study that investigates the conceptualization and historical practice of solidarity primarily through the lens of African American, Chicana/o/x, and Puerto Rican sites of struggle in the twentieth century. Important to this investigation are the ways regional differences and geo-historical contexts facilitated articulations of Black-Brown/Afro-Latinx diasporic solidarities and how these articulations led to counter hegemonic activities and theories of revolution across local, national and transnational boundaries. Through a relational and comparative framework, the study will ground these analyses in historical activities in the Midwest, Texas, California and New York in the burgeoning Black and Brown Power movements at the mid to late 20th century. His broader research and teaching interests include Comparative Ethnic Studies, Chicano/a-Latino/a History, diaspora/transnationalism/borderlands, social movements and political mobilizations, and Cultural Studies.
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From Mandy's Farm in the South Valley, Executive Director Melissa McCue, and Barn Manager Shannon Burt, along with two cute little goats Rowdy and Mae discuss the Goat Derby. A benefit being held the 1st Saturday of May to help Developmentally disadvantaged people, right here on News Radio KKOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Anthony Almanzar is a stand up comedian and radio host from Albuquerque, NM. His # 1 charting comedy album "A Rat's Tale" is available on iTunes, Spotify and all streaming platforms. He is currently on tour with Ken Flores on his "Sorry For the Weight" tour. He is also 1/3 of "The Dana Cortez Show" a nationally syndicated radio show. He can be found on Instagram @anthonyacomedy and on his website https://anthonyacomedy.com/ Follow us here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjT?si=OzAX0foVT_aJnJ8vr-hogg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlykingsmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyKingsMedia Produced by Royal Tier Productions LLC OnlyKings theme by Clayton Birtcher IG: @csbirtcher Support the podcast here! https://choppedchileco.com/ High Desert Relief: https://highdesertrelief.org/ Instagram @highdesertgrow and @hdrburque Locations: 3320 Coors Blvd NW STE A, Albuquerque, NM 87120 4840 Pan American Fwy NE H, Albuquerque, NM 87109 5041 Main St # 102, Santa Fe, NM 87507 https://organicpricedbooks.com/ Promo Code: NOAH
TJ kicks off the show asking the question how many bodies will they find in Lake Mead now that its water level is lowering. Plus Happy Official Earth Day, and the sad news that plastics are not being recycled properly. Also Bernallilo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quesada on South Valley Pride Fest. All on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we talk about the fascinating history of planes crashes surrounding the South Valley Airport. Of special interest, one wild story of two planes colliding in 1987. What planes crashes do you remember? What other wild event do we need to talk about that haven't been covered yet?Support the showFind us on social media as well!https://linktr.ee/Thisisaplace
Hello there. Thanks for stopping in on our Craft Beer drinkin' show. This week some things we might say or mention: The days of Lagunitas and Sculpin IPA. The 1000th beer podcast has entered the chat. The beer aisle and grocery store shelf space battles. Stop making so many damn Voodoo Ranger variants! A GetiT in the South Valley. All the alcs and none of the food. This and more!! Thank you for joining us. Download: PerfectPour544.mp3 (Definitely cussing) HOSTED BY: Rad Stacey, Nick & Mikey. MUSIC BY: Sunburns and Paul From Fairfax. BEER AND SHOW RELATED LINKS: SUPPORT THE SHOW AND BECOME A GOLDEN GOD! Subscribe to the show in Apple Podcast. You can also find us on Spotify and most podcast players. Perfect Pour's YouTube Channel. VOICEMAIL/TEXT LINE: 559-492-0542 Drop Us a Line: Email Perfect Pour. Join our free Lager Line Discord channel! Mikey would REALLY love it if you subscribed to his newsletter: Drinking & Thinking. Also, Check out Mikey's Beer Geek blog. Send Postcards or Samples to us: The Perfect Pour – co Mike Seay 2037 W. Bullard Ave #153 Fresno, CA 93711
They make fun and flavorful soda's for sipping and simply enjoying. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to South Valley School's Sip'n 7 Soda Shop. Find out how it is helping students learn how to work in a small business, exchanging money, and making customers happy creating a customized soda to order, ...continue reading "Supercast Episode 225: The Sweet Success Story of South Valley's Student Run Soda Shop"
This week, Twisted Listeners, we're taking a trip to the state of New Mexico, a beautiful, if not creepy, state, unfortunately filled with true crime cases, many of which will chill you to the bone. From family massacres/wannabe mass shootings, to more standard lovers quarrels, New Mexico is really just like any other place - full of horrible people doing terrible things to one another. And we can't wait to tell you all about it! So tune in and enjoy, and while we always suggest travelling to this beautiful state, if you choose to do so, be sure to stop by one of the many amazing small towns within its borders, but even more importantly, stay off this and any other list! Cases Covered:1. Katie Sepich2. The Griego Family MassacreCheck out our website! www.twistedlisterspod.comJoin us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/twistedlistersFollow us on Instagram: @twistedlisterspcastTiktok: @twistedlistersOutro Music by Lady X/YSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_South_Valley_homicideshttps://apnews.com/article/politics-new-mexico-supreme-court-albuquerque-child-abuse-fec25ffc0b34e7067728204daa55a000https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/katie-sepich-murder-family-katies-law-gabriel-avilahttps://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/avila-gabriel.htmThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5774476/advertisement
Executive Producer Jeff Proctor speaks with Matthew Reisen from the Albuquerque Journal about a recent indictment alleging a multi-state machine gun scheme. It names but doesn't charge former Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales and former Laguna Pueblo Police Chief Rudy Mora. Reisen explains the indictment, including what both Gonzales and Mora are accused of doing to further the scheme. Then, Jeff speaks with Dianne Layden, a member of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory Review Board, to understand why there aren't any checks and balances in place to watch over sheriffs like Gonzales. Layden explains the role of the advisory board, why it was created and how the new sheriff has taken a more active role with the board. Our Land's Laura Paskus sat down with the New Mexico Environmental Law Center's Eric Jantz to understand how two bills passed by the Albuquerque City Council will affect efforts by a South Valley community to protect itself from pollution. The two also talked about how industry and many lawmakers claim environmental regulations harm economic development—but how the history of environmental protections in the U.S. doesn't support that claim. Host: Lou DiVizio Segments: NM Lawmen Mentioned in Machine Gun Scheme Indictment Correspondent: Jeff Proctor Guest: Matthew Reisen, staff writer, Albuquerque Journal Exploring Oversight: NM Lawmen Mentioned in Machine Gun Scheme Indictment Correspondent: Jeff Proctor Guest: Dianne Layden, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory & Review Board Albuquerque City Council Targets Air Quality Rulemaking Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guest: Eric Jantz, legal director, New Mexico Environmental Law Center For More Information: Former BCSO sheriff, undersheriff named in cross-country machine gun scheme – Albuquerque Journal BCSO sheriff unveils restricted gun inventory after predecessor named in alleged machine gun scheme – Albuquerque Journal ABQ City Council approves controversial and sweeping changes to air quality control board – KUNM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message
In this episode of What's Up ABQ, join hosts Lindsey and Lorenzo as they dive deep into the vibrant world of Albuquerque's music scene with their interview with PaakMan. PaakMan, a local hip-hop music artist, takes the stage in this episode, sharing his passion for music and the city he calls home. With Albuquerque as the backdrop, we explore the distinct cultural flavor that influences PaakMan's music. Discover the love Lindsey, Lorenzo, and PaakMan share for Albuquerque as they discuss the South Valley, a hidden gem within the city. Learn about the rich history, artistic influences, and the vibrant community that make this part of Albuquerque truly special. Dive into the thriving music scene of Albuquerque. PaakMan shares insights into the local hip-hop community, its growth, and the incredible talent that's shaping the city's musical identity. Beyond the beats and rhythms, the podcast delves into the personal journeys and struggles that inspire the creation of art. Explore the profound ways in which art serves as an outlet for expression, healing, and connection in the lives of these creative individuals. Tune in to this episode of What's Up ABQ for a heartfelt and insightful conversation that celebrates the fusion of art, culture, and the city of Albuquerque. Find PaakMan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialpaakman/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/REALRUGGEDNRAWRECORDS/ Listen to the new single on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJC5xWGxBlY Intro music: Extreme Trap Racing Music | Power by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-up-abq/support
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S4E27: "Changing the Standard to 'Nutrition Density' in School Lunch Programs" | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: On this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO at Western United Dairies. They discuss Senate Bill 348 (SB 348) and its potential impact on the dairy industry and school lunch programs. The bill, authored by Senator Nancy Skinner, aims to increase access to fresh and nutritious local ingredients for school lunch programs. However, the concern is that the bill proposes a 25-gram limit on sugar consumption in school lunches, which could have unintended consequences for dairy products. The CEO highlights that Senator Skinner has been an ally of the dairy industry and has worked to improve school lunch programs. To address concerns about the sugar limit, the CEO and Western United Dairies have partnered with the Dairy Council of California and a nutritionist to offer amendments to the bill. These amendments focus on nutrition density and consider individual students' needs, such as higher calorie requirements for athletes. The legislative session is longer this year, and WUD hopes to avoid a floor fight, which could be challenging for the agriculture industry. They emphasize the importance of not sacrificing one agricultural group over another and advocate for focusing on nutrition density rather than arbitrary limitations. Anja also emphasizes the significance of lobbyists representing the dairy industry's interests without conflicts with other agricultural groups. The CEO aims to ensure that dairy products have a prominent place on school lunch menus. Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. Other Seen and Herd Podcast Episodes discussing SB 348: S&H S4E15 - Capital Punishment | Anja Raudabaugh S&H S4E19 - "Navigating California Legislation: From Flavored Milk to Methane Reductions” | Anja Raudabaugh >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
Actor/comedian and current Bernalillo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada discusses South Valley politics, County politics, and the current actors and writers strike with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4E26: "Advancing Sustainable Dairy: Methane Reduction Programs for Farmers" | Paul Sousa Summary: In this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services at Western United Dairies. They discuss different methane reduction programs and how they benefit dairy farmers. California has legislation, SB 1383, which aims to reduce short-lived climate pollutants like methane. The dairy industry has made significant progress in meeting the goals set by this legislation through programs such as the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMP), the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, and the Dairy Plus program. The AMP provides funding to implement practices that keep manure out of lagoons, such as pasture management, compost bedded pack barns, solid separation, and conversion from flush to scrape systems. The Dairy Digester Program supports the construction of digesters to capture methane for renewable energy production. The new addition, the Dairy Plus program, focuses not only on methane reduction but also on improving water quality through advanced manure management technologies. The funding for these programs comes from various sources, including the USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program, with $85 million allocated to dairy farmers over three years. Dairies interested in applying for these programs can visit the website of the California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) and the Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation for more information and the application process. Technical service providers are available to assist with the application process. Paul advises dairy farmers to determine the specific program and improvements they are interested in, obtain bids and designs from contractors, and start the application process as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is August 28. Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. >> For questions about this episode, please contact Paul at paul@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E25: California's Budget Battles: Delta Tunnels, Environmental Laws, and Water Reliability | Anja Raudabaugh In this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, discussing the California budget deals and key takeaways. The budget has been affected by reduced revenues, inflationary spending, and reduced investments, resulting in a $30 billion budget deficit compared to the previous year. The budget trailer bills solidify the 2023-24 budget deal and include infrastructure projects, changes to environmental laws, and healthcare programs. The controversial Delta Tunnel project was removed from the package, disappointing farmers who rely on it for water reliability. The budget also addresses land eligibility for recharge and clarifies parameters for accepting recharge water. The budget trailer bills are set to conclude, and there will be a new Assembly Speaker, which may influence future priorities. Visit the Dairy Council of California's Website and Social Media Platforms: Website - https://www.healthyeating.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyeatingca Twitter - https://twitter.com/healthyeating Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HealthyEatingCA YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWl7LiodvASkknswjs_HOhg LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dairy-council-of-california >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E24: Nutrient Rich: Unveiling the Benefits of Dairy | Amy DeLisio Summary: In this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, discussing the importance of dairy nutrients. Amy is a registered dietitian and nutritionist with a public health background. She's driven by the lack of healthy food access and nutrition knowledge in underserved communities. The Dairy Council of California, founded by dairy farmers over a century ago, focuses on food access and nutrition education. They collaborate with educators, health professionals, and the dairy community to promote dairy products as part of a healthy diet, highlighting their nutritional benefits. Dairy products contain essential nutrients like essential proteins, calcium, phosphorous, and vitamins, supporting overall wellness, chronic disease prevention, and healthy immune function. Amy introduces the "Dairy Matrix," a combination of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds in dairy products. These compounds contribute to gut health and overall well-being. Dairy is crucial for all life stages, especially pregnancy, early childhood, adolescence, and older adults. It's linked to growth, brain health, immune function, and chronic disease prevention. The Dairy Council's "Let's Eat Healthy Initiative" collaborates with organizations to promote nutrition education and dairy's value. They offer newsletters, resources, awards, and grants for dairy education, encouraging people to join. Amy also discusses the Mobile Dairy Classroom program, bringing live cows to schools to teach children about food sources and dairy production. It has been popular among students and teachers for years. The Dairy Council is celebrating June Dairy Month, including partnerships with the 49ers, PSA campaigns, activation kits, social media efforts, classroom taste-teaching sessions, nutrition webinars, and farmer and processor recognition. Amy invites all Seen and Herd listeners to visit the Dairy Council's website, follow them on social media, and join the Let's Eat Healthy Initiative for resources and partnership opportunities. Visit the Dairy Council of California's Website and Social Media Platforms: Website - https://www.healthyeating.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyeatingca Twitter - https://twitter.com/healthyeating Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HealthyEatingCA YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWl7LiodvASkknswjs_HOhg LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dairy-council-of-california >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E23: Victory Lap for AB 554 | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: Welcome back to the Seen and Herd Podcast featuring Allison Tristao, the Community Field Representative for Western United Dairies, and Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies. Anja Raudabaugh, explains AB 554 in detail, highlighting the involvement of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) and the potential impact it would have had on animal agriculture. She discusses the efforts made by Western United Dairies and its partners to oppose the bill, including proposed amendments that were rejected. Ultimately, the bill was pulled for consideration, resulting in a victory for Western United Dairies and its partners. Raudabaugh emphasizes the importance of member engagement and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the dairy industry. Other Seen and Herd Podcast Episodes Discussing AB 554: S&H S4E18 - "AB 554: A Threat to Animal Agriculture - Unveiling the Extremist Agenda" | Anja Raudabaugh >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E22: LandFlex Phase II | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: On this episode of Seen & Herd, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, and Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, discuss the LandFlex Program. They discuss the success of the program's first phase and its expansion into a second phase. The program aims to provide flexibility to farmers, particularly during droughts and floods and focuses on groundwater recharge. They mention the importance of flood protection and mitigation, as well as the involvement of various organizations in providing technical assistance. In the second phase, the program introduces some changes, such as a competitive selection process for grant awards and a focus on recharge. They emphasize that applying to the program does not have any negative consequences, and farmers can opt-out if the program doesn't suit their needs. Anja also clarifies some misunderstandings about the program. To apply for LandFlex, visit: https://landflex.org/ For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), visit: landflex.org/faqs >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E21: Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) | PG&E In this episode, Allison Tristao interviews Jomo Thorne, a senior manager for Demand Response Operations and Programs at PG&E. Jomo's role involves running a team that provides demand response programs to customers, aiming to incentivize them to reduce their electricity consumption during times of high stress or emergencies. The Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) is a specific program that offers financial incentives to customers who reduce their energy usage when the program conditions are met. Participants in the program receive generous financial rewards and face no penalties for nonperformance. Additionally, in the case of dairy producers, where powering down a milking parlor is a non-starter, a backup generator can be used during program events without interrupting their production. Due to its benefits, Jomo recommends the ELRP as the best demand response program for dairy producers. For general questions about PG&E's Demand Response Programs, email DemandResponseInquiries@pge.com. To learn more about the program and enroll, customers can visit: Website: Elrp.olivineinc.com email: elrp-general@olivineinc.com >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E20: Clean Fleets, Methane Reductions, and Water Quality: Insights from the WUD Board Meeting | Paul Sousa In this episode, Paul Sousa summarizes key discussions from a recent board meeting. The topics covered include the recently adopted Advanced Clean Fleet rule, its implications for manufacturers and companies, and the potential impact on allied industries. Paul also shares insights from the State of the Science Summit, focusing on strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions in livestock. He highlights the significance of methane emissions, the need for voluntary adoption, and ongoing developments in the field. Additionally, he discusses updates on water quality, including the revision of the Dairy General Order and concerns about nitrate loading in groundwater. Stay tuned to learn more about these critical issues and their implications for various sectors. >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com or Paul at paul@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E19: “Navigating California Legislation: From Flavored Milk to Methane Reductions” | Anja Raudabaugh On this episode, Allison Tristao and Anja Raudabaugh discuss legislative bills related to the dairy industry. SB 348 The first bill, SB 348, aims to reduce the amount of added sugar in school meals. It proposes guidelines for limiting sugar intake and increasing access to fresh and nutrient-rich foods. Raudabaugh expresses concern about the bill's potential impact on the dairy industry and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing dairy as a nutrient-dense product. They discuss the progress of the bill and the need for caution until the legislative session concludes. More information on SB 348 - https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB348 Other Seen and Herd Episodes discussing SB 348 - S&H S4E15 - Capital Punishment | Anja Raudabaugh SB 709 The second bill mentioned is SB 709, which focuses on methane emission reductions for the dairy sector. Raudabaugh explains that the bill, now a two-year bill, threatens dairy digesters' ability to obtain low-carbon fuel standard credits and extend their eligibility. She highlights the industry's efforts to reduce methane emissions and its contribution to meeting climate goals. Raudabaugh criticizes the bill's intent, alleging that it aims to shut down dairy production and cause harm to the industry. She expresses relief that the bill is on hold but stresses the need to remain vigilant. More information on SB 709 - https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB709 SB 485 The final bill discussed is SB 485, which Raudabaugh provides an update on. The bill introduces a voluntary incentive program for feed additives in the dairy industry. Raudabaugh discusses the challenges and risks associated with the bill, including the potential burden on dairy producers and the uncertainties surrounding the technology involved. She emphasizes the importance of protecting dairy farmers' interests and involving them in decision-making processes through a farmer-led working group. More information on SB 485 - https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB485 Other Seen and Herd Episodes discussing SB 485 - S&H S4E11 - The Enteric Fight Continues | Anja Raudabaugh S&H S4E15 - Capital Punishment | Anja Raudabaugh >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com or Anja at anja@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E18: "AB 554: A Threat to Animal Agriculture - Unveiling the Extremist Agenda" | Anja Raudabaugh Anja Raudabaugh and Allison Tristao, from Western United Dairies, discuss the potential consequences for producers if AB 554 is approved. The passing of this bill has prompted numerous organizations, some of which have never collaborated before, to unite their efforts to oppose it. https://westernuniteddairies.com/ab-554/ >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com or Anja at anja@wudairies.com >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Other Dairy News: The Landflex Portal is currently Closed. Please go to LandFlex.org for more information on the next application window. Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E17: An Inside Look at The Dairy Leadership Program | Anthony Agueda Anthony Agueda and Allison Tristao share their experiences from the Dairy Leadership Program. They discuss some of their favorite moments and what they look forward to as the program nears its conclusion. >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com. >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Other Dairy News: The Landflex Portal is currently open. Please go to LandFlex.org for more information and to start your application. Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E16: The DairyPlus Program | Denise Mullinax Denise Mullinax, Executive Director of California Dairy Research Foundation, comes on the Seen & Herd Podcast to discuss the Dairy Plus Program. Check out Denise's last visit to the Seen & Herd Podcast - Link Below S3E36: Climate Smart Commodities Grant - Come and Get It! >> For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com. >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Other Dairy News: The Landflex Portal is currently open. Please go to LandFlex.org for more information and to start your application. Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E15: Capital Punishment | Anja Raudabaugh In this episode, Allison Tristao and Anja Raudabaugh discuss the latest dairy news out of Sacramento. 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola | Ever.Ag 04:00 - Interview | Anja Raudabaugh 04:10 - Enteric Emission Report & SB485 Becker Bill 15:18 - Skinner Bill SB348 will limit sugar content in the school meal program “SB 348 will ensure that California's school meals are nutritious and that California is a national leader in the fight against diabetes,” said Senator Skinner. 20:10 - Feedback is needed and the importance of industry tours. >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com. >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Other Dairy News: The Landflex Portal is currently open. Please go to LandFlex.org for more information and to start your application. Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/
S4E14: Landflex Is Here! | Anja Raudabaugh In this episode, Allison Tristao and Anja Raudabaugh discuss some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) of Landflex. The Landflex Portal is open starting April 18th. Please go to LandFlex.org for more information and to start your application. >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com. Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/ >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member!
S4E13: The Environmental Report You've Been Waiting For | Paul Sousa In this episode, Allison Tristao and Paul Sousa discuss the ever so changing environmental world our dairy producers live in. Topics discussed include: Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board - Permitting for Expanding Dairies CV Salts CDFA - Manure Recycling Innovative Products (MRIP) and Digesters USDA Funding Available - Inflation Reduction Act Regional Board 6 Update - Lahontan Region Regional Board 8 Update - Santa Ana Region Tricolored Black Bird - Their Back! >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/ >> For questions about this episode, please contact Paul at paul@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com. >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member!
S4E12: The Floods and Heroes with Stock Trailers | Anja Raudabaugh In this episode, Allison Tristao and Anja Raudabaugh discuss the catastrophic flooding some dairies in Tulare and Kings Counties are experiencing. Allison shares how she saw the community rally around those in need. When dairies started to flood and herds were at risk of being lost, unnamed heroes jumped into action. Nearly every stock trailer in the South Valley was put to use. It took all kinds: Dairymen, Cattle Ranchers, Horse trailers, FFA Stock Trailers, and the like to evacuate over 100,000 cows, heifers, and calves. Resilience and community were on full display. >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/. >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/ >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com. >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member!
David Rogers supports the work of Dual Language Education of New Mexico-DLeNM whose mission is to promote the effective design and implementation of dual language education (www.dlenm.org) in New Mexico, and beyond. In his thirty-five years as an educator, David has served as an education volunteer and program coordinator in Peace Corps Paraguay, South America, a bilingual special education teacher in South Bronx, NY, and as a dual language classroom teacher, bilingual program coordinator, and school principal in the South Valley of Albuquerque. In 1996 David and his colleagues helped to organize the first La Cosecha Dual Language Conference, which is hosted by DLeNM, where David served from 1999 until 2022 as the its first Executive Director. David is an advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and has provided leadership support for advocacy groups like Transform Education New Mexico and NM Hispanic Education Advisory Council, and NCEL. David has been recognized by our community for his work including – la Orden de Isabel la Católica, from the King of Spain (2013), Promoting Bilingualism award from the Association for Two-Way, Dual Language Education (2014), the Earl Nunn Recognition (2017) from the New Mexico Coalition for Educational Leadership and most recently the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce President's award (2022). David is husband to dual language educator Rosie González-Rogers, and together they have four bilingual/multicultural daughters and call Albuquerque, New Mexico their home. Resources National Committee for Effective Literacy Center for Applied Linguistics Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards Charter School Theory of Change Logic Model
January 19th: Nehemiah Griego Kills (2013) Family can be one of your greatest sources of joy or your greatest source of pain. On January 19th 2013 a young boy picked up a weapon and massacred 5 members of his family. A crime that, with no motive found, left many to wonder what was going on in the Griego family. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_South_Valley_homicides, https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/griego-nehemiah.htm, https://wildabouttrial.com/trial-coverage/nehemiah-griego-new-mexico-family-killings/, https://www.hsinvisiblechildren.org/when-homeschoolers-turn-violent/nehemiah-griego/, https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/lawyer-seeks-higher-quality-rehabilitation-for-nehemiah-griego/, https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/nehemiah-griego-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-with-possibility-of-parole/, https://teenkillers.org/juvenile-lifers/offenders-cases-state/mexico-offenders/nehemiah-griego/
"The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested Solomon Pena, an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the House District 14 seat in the South Valley, in connection with the shootings at local Democratic politicians' homes, the police chief announced Monday afternoon," Albuquerque Journal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support
Interview with Mary Kuney Candidate for Spokane County Commissioner District 4 (South Valley).
Blake and Don talk about how Don's cars worth a small fortune were stolen over a six-day period in the South Valley. The vintage cars date back to the 30s and the 60s. Despite earlier claims of a ceasefire, fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia continued Wednesday, a day after nearly 100 soldiers died in clashes, according to the Azerbaijani and Armenian ministries of defense. The shadowy Russian operative who was allegedly the key source for the discredited Steele dossier that may have helped spur the FBI's Trump-Russia collusion probe was put on the bureau's payroll despite prior concerns he was an agent of Moscow, according to Special Counsel John Durham. Ask Aaron Judge about his massive lead in the American League's home run and RBI races and the Yankees' slugger echoes a thought from the great Satchel Paige, who famously remarked, “Don't look back, something might be gaining on you.” But let's be honest -- no one is catching him there, and what's more, a Triple Crown may now be within reach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It is a school that provides training for special education students in character education, independent living and learning vocational skills which last a lifetime. On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to the South Valley School where we meet an amazing young man who is about to graduate. A young man named Jonathan ...continue reading "Episode 139: The Inspiring Story of a South Valley Student Graduating and Finding Success"
Bianca Manuelita Encinias' research addresses and deconstructs inaccurate historical images, perspectives, and interpretations of Mestiza, Mexican, Spanish, and Nuevamexicana women from northeastern New Mexico in the field of planning. She is the owner of El Chante: Casa de Cultura, a community gathering space in Albuquerque, New Mexico with an emphasis on community-based economic development focusing on the promotion and development of local artists, art, and crafts. She is also the Executive Director of the South Valley MainStreet, which is a grassroots economic development organization that assists the South Valley community in revitalizing its commercial district.
GJ family member Josh Horton, speaks about storytelling and his passion for acting! Josh is a SAG AFTRA actor and storyteller born and raised in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico! We also shared a fantastic two part poem by Josh himself entitled “Weedz” and authentic music! Be sure to catch us live every Sunday @ 7PM!
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Bryan Hurd with Keller Williams of South Valley shares his story of how he doubled his real estate earnings one year in just ten months in a lousy buyer's market. Working up to 70 hours per week, Bryan would be showing houses at all hours of the day and night. “That market was going down.” Buyers were waiting to take more and more money off of the listing price as time went by.
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