Maestro Stands with Gilbert Farms in Upcoming CAFO Hearing – We Need Your Support on Nov. 5
Source: Voice of Milk
As part of our Maestro permitting program, DBA and Edge are supporting Gilbert Farms in Door County, Wis., as they prepare for their public CAFO permit hearing scheduled for November 5. We strongly encourage you to register in support of Gilbert Farms. It's critical to show how the farming community is stronger when united together. Even if you cannot attend in person or virtually, you can still show your support by registering.
Government Shutdown’s Impact on Ag Grows as Trade Trouble Pressures Grain Prices, Dairy Market Access
Source: RFD-TV
The government shutdown started 19 days ago, and the impact on agriculture is beginning to cascade on producers across the sector - from ongoing disputes over trade with China to halted relief payments promised to struggling producers that will not be delivered until the shutdown ends.
Upcoming Webinar - Immigration Update for Employers: ICE Enforcement and Visa Program Changes
Source: Michael Best
The Trump Administration continues to increase immigration enforcement nationwide, with recent worksite arrests highlighting the need for careful planning and preparation. Join us as we discuss the latest on ICE raids, Form I-9 audits, and other enforcement efforts, as well as employment authorization best practices and government visitor protocol recommendations.
The Dairy Innovation Hub will hold its sixth annual Dairy Summit conference on November 18, hosted by the University of Wisconsin–River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES).
Public Comment Period Closes for DATCP Administrative Rules 10 and 12
Source: DATCP
The public comment period closed on October 15, 2025 on two Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP 12 (Animal Markets, Dealers and Truckers).