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| View in browser April 29, 2025     In this issue: Join us for a Voice of Milk Coffee Chat on May 2! Can Trump solve the farm labor crisis before harvest? What to do if ICE comes knocking on your door Legislation sets regulations for anaerobic digesters on livestock operations in Iowa Crop insurance first deadline May 1 for summer planted crops, annual forage, and forage seeding Agriculture news roundup: Explore dairy trade, disaster aid, pork exports and more Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide big cases involving CAFOs, wolves, permits and more Dairy Stream Podcast \| In-field perspective of microbial nitrogen Voice of Milk Dairy Market Report Take The Voice of Milk Survey \| VOM Survey link here   The Voice of Milk and its dairy organizations are launching a research initiative to capture dairy producers' perspectives in a changing industry. The "Voice of Milk Survey" will explore how farmers are adapting to shifting consumer preferences, sustainability standards, new technologies, and market changes.   This national survey aims to identify key challenges and opportunities for dairy farms in 2025 and beyond, shaping business strategies, policy, and industry innovation. As a member, you're invited to share your experiences and help guide this important work. Your voice matters! Join us for a Voice of Milk Coffee Chat on May 2! Source: Voice of Milk   Welcome back to the Voice of Milk Coffee Chat series! We are excited to return monthly to provide members with timely updates on policies impacting the dairy community. So, grab a cup of coffee, tea, or, even better, milk, and join us on Friday, May 2 at 8:30 a.m. This month, we’re featuring DBA Director of Government Affairs Chad Zulegar, who will be joined by Shawn Pfaff from Pfaff Public Affairs to provide an update on the latest in Wis. state policy impacting dairy. Topics will include insights into policy activities happening in Madison, DBA’s current policy priorities and our priorities with Clean Water Initiative partners.   Coffee Chats are open to any member of one of the Voice of Milk organizations: Edge, DBA, or Minn. Milk. Come ready with questions. We look forward to seeing you there!   Register here Can Trump solve the farm labor crisis before harvest? Source: News Dakota   Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said easing restrictions for noncitizen farmworkers is a top priority, as labor shortages continue to strain farmers across the U.S. Changes to the H-2A visa program and new legal pathways could offer relief soon. Read more What to do if ICE comes knocking on your door Source: Dairy Herd Management   As immigration issues continue to be a significant concern for farmers nationwide, proactive measures and informed strategies are essential to minimize potential disruptions. Read more Legislation sets regulations for anaerobic digesters on livestock operations in Iowa Source: The Gazette   A bill advanced from the Iowa House last week that would regulate anaerobic digesters, or systems that break down organic material in an oxygen-deprived system to produce usable biogas and fertilizer, at animal feeding operations. Read more Crop insurance first deadline May 1 for summer planted crops, annual forage, and forage seeding Source: USDA   The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for summer planted crops, annual forage and forage seeding. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, but the next major sales closing dates are May 1, July 15, and July 31. Read more Agriculture news roundup: Explore dairy trade, disaster aid, pork exports and more Source: Farm Progress   Catch up on the week's agriculture news, including dairy trade challenges, USDA disaster assistance, China's pork cancellations, soybean replanting advice and more farm updates. Read more Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide big cases involving CAFOs, wolves, permits and more Source: Wisconsin State Farmer   Environmental advocates and legal experts say liberal makeup of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will affect a number of cases coming before the court. Read more In-field perspective of microbial nitrogen Source: Dairy Stream Podcast   We are getting an in-field perspective from an agronomist expert on the opportunities with microbial nitrogen. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest Rick Molenaar discuss gene-editing microbes, current advancements in microbial nitrogen, research, precision agricultural equipment and the future of nitrogen fertilizer management. Listen here Dairy Market Report for April 25 Welcome back to our Dairy Market Report! We partner with Ever.Ag to bring you highlights of recent dairy market activities, as well as a summary of key market indicators.   CME cheese prices slumped off recent highs, with block values dropping back to $1.7000 and barrels falling to $1.7050 per pound – each down 13.5 cents on the week. Butter prices slipped to $2.28 per pound by Friday, a 6.25-cent drop on the week. Full report here Click the image below to view our Immigration Resources page. Upcoming Events July 29, 2025 \| Dairy Golf Classic Career Opportunities Edge Dairy \| Grant Accountant With the strength of 1,400+ dairy farmers, the Voice of Milk is a multi-state association speaking only on behalf of dairy farmers.   We are a multi-state collaboration of independent dairy organizations committed to amplifying the voice of dairy farmers — the voice of milk — throughout our communities, in Congress and within the dairy supply chain to ensure a prosperous future for dairy farm families and their allied businesses. We advocate for dairy farmers alongside industry partners at the local, state and federal levels to enhance the entire dairy community.  Current member organizations:   Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative \| Dairy Business Association \| Minnesota Milk Thank you to our DBA Sponsors   Prestigious sponsors: Compeer Financial Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Hastings Mutual insurance Company Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, 2763 Manitowoc Rd Ste B, Green Bay, WI 54311, (920) 883-0020 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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