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| View in browser December 30, 2025   Waters of the United States comments accepted Source: U.S. E.P.A.   Several public listening sessions were held over the past few weeks on the proposed rule Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States". The agencies will continue to accept written comments through January 5, 2026.   Written comments can be submitted below. The 45-day comment period closes on January 5, 2026. Submit here USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs Source: USDA   The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service established a national Jan. 15, 2026, batching deadline for the first funding round of key conservation programs. This national batching date ensures producers have a clear, consistent timeline for participating in Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. This includes NRCS’ new Regenerative Pilot Program, which provides targeted Farmer First assistance through EQIP and CSP. Read more WI DNR 2026 Annual CAFO update Source: UW-Madison Division of Extension & DNR   The UW-Madison Division of Extension in collaboration with the Wisconsin DNR will be hosting multiple workshops throughout January and February. These workshops will provide an update for WPEDES permitted CAFO owners & managers, nutrient management plan writers, engineers, agency staff and consultants.   Learn more and register below! Register here Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's FY2025 annual report is here! Source: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin   Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30. The following November of each year we release the annual report. The report reviews the previous fiscal year's programs and activities, how far we've come, and where we're going! Read more Dairy Strong 2026 is only two weeks away - register now! Source: Dairy Strong   The 2026 Dairy Strong conference returns to Green Bay, Wis., at the KI Convention Center, Jan. 14-15. Attend to gain timely political updates, dive into the dynamics of developing the next generation of leaders, discuss the current state of federal policy and learn strategies to sustain a stronger future for dairy through innovation and collaboration. Read more Upcoming Events January 14-15, 2026 \| 2026 Dairy Strong February 4, 2026 \| Dairy Day at the Capitol Thank you to our DBA Sponsors   Prestigious sponsors: Elite sponsors: Agropur Klondike Cheese Company GLC Minerals Nicolet Bank Pivot Bio Vita Plus & Cornette Farm Supply   Platinum sponsors: AgCountry American Foods Group Bayland Buildings, Inc. CP Feeds LLC Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Forest Construction Co, Inc. Grande Cheese GreenStone Houston Engineering, Inc. Ruder Ware Zoetis Gold sponsors: Automotive Supply Company Bioferm BMO Calf-Tel by Hampel Animal Care Cargill Emmi Roth Foremost Farms GEA Farm Technologies, Inc. J & D Manufacturing, Inc. Lallemand Animal Nutrition Land O' Lakes McLanahan Corporation MWI Rural Mutual Insurance Secura Insurance Walbec Group Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, 2763 Manitowoc Rd Ste B, Green Bay, WI 54311, (920) 883-0020 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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