$11 Billion in Bridge Farm Aid to be Issued by February
Source: Farm Policy News
Agri-Pulse’s Oliver Ward and Kim Chipman reported that “President Donald Trump and senior officials said Monday that the administration will provide $12 billion in financial support for farmers, with the first $11 billion going to row crop producers before the end of February 2026.”
State of Cheese: Voice of Milk Coffee Chat - Dec. 16
Source: Voice of Milk
Join us for a special edition of our Coffee Chat series on Dec. 16 at 8:00 a.m. This session, entitled "State of Cheese", will take a closer look at what 2026 may hold for dairy markets and how farmers can prepare for the year ahead. We’re excited to welcome two experts from Bozic LLC for this conversation: Dr. Marin Bozic, founder and CEO, and Brian Walton, an economist and research specialist.
Americans drank more milk in 2024, reversing a decade-long decline
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio
For more than a decade, Americans have been steadily drinking less milk each year. But the latest federal data shows sales of milk beverages turned around in 2024, increasing by 358 million pounds or just under 1 percentage point from the previous year to 43.2 billion pounds.
Dairy webinar focuses on weather and climate outlook for 2026 growing season
Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
The next Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team monthly webinar is from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 16. It will be presented by Iowa State Weather and Climate Extension Specialist Madelyn Wuestenberg. She will analyze the most recent climate outlooks and where to find reliable weather information.
Time to Fix Farm Roads — ARIP Application period closes on December 15
Source: DBA
Wisconsin’s Agriculture Road Improvement Program (ARIP) is still accepting project applications for Round 1, and the opportunity is too important for rural communities to miss. With $50 million available in the first round alone, now is the time for counties, towns and municipalities to step up and apply for funding to repair and upgrade the local roads our farms depend on every day.
We encourage DBA members to reach out to their local government officials and urge them to submit projects that strengthen transportation routes critical to dairy and agriculture.
Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2026 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients
Source: DATCP
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced 13 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a 2026 Dairy Processor Grant.
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.
Platinum sponsors: American Foods Group Bank First Bayland Buildings, Inc. CP Feeds LLC Focus on Energy Forest Construction Co, Inc. Houston Engineering, Inc. Michael Best Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc. Ruder Ware Vita Plus & Cornette Farm Supply Walbec Group Zoetis
Gold sponsors: ABS Global, Inc. AgSource Alliant Energy Calf-Tel by Hampel Animal Care CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC Ever.Ag Family Insurance Center GEA Farm Technologies, Inc. J & D Manufacturing, Inc. McLanahan Corporation MSA Professional Services, Inc. ProAGtive Dairy Nutrition Quality Roasting, Inc. RP Nutrients Syngenta Standard Dairy Consultants LLC TechMix LLC Vaxxinova Wisconsin Custom Operators, Inc.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, 2763 Manitowoc Rd Ste B, Green Bay, WI 54311, (920) 883-0020
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