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!
Arla and DMK to merge as European “super co-op”
Source: Arla
Today, Arla Foods and DMK Group are proud to announce our intention to merge, creating the strongest dairy cooperative in Europe. Our merger brings together more than 12,000 farmers and we aim to become one joint cooperative that will achieve a combined pro forma revenue of 19 billion euros.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership. Edge is proud to award the children of its members who exemplify the voice of milk through their education, career aspirations and future goals.
Trump awaits 'call' from China, but aides say deal not likely before 104% tariffs hit
Source: Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is waiting to hear from China before duties of more than 100% take effect, but other administration officials said they would not prioritize negotiations with the world's No. 2 economic power.
Ethanol and Biofuel Groups Applaud Senate Push for E-15
Source: AOA
On Thursday, Senator John Thune (R-SD) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump asking for him to permit the nationwide sale of E-15 gasoline year-round.
Register now for Dairy Day at the Capitol - April 16
Source: DBA
Your voice is needed in Madison. DBA is excited to host our sixth annual Dairy Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 16.
Join us in bringing the voice of the dairy community to the state capitol as we move dairy forward. We encourage DBA corporate and farmer members to participate in this event. This is our opportunity to share real-life experiences from the farm that will inform elected officials regarding pros and cons of legislation before them.
Partnerships to produce better dairy: Larson Acres and the Dairyland Initiative
Source: UW-Madison News
The rhythmic hum of milking machines fills the air as dawn’s first light spills over the rolling hills of Evansville, Wisconsin. At Larson Acres, another day begins much like the thousands before it.
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.
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.
Uncertainty colored the week, as trade wars and retaliatory tariffs rocked markets. Dairy went along for the bouncy ride as the industry digested the news. CME spot block cheddar rose a half cent to $1.6400 per pound while barrels gained $0.0250 to settle at $1.6600. Butter stumbled on Friday, falling to $2.2950 per pound, losing $0.0550 on the week. Class III was hit hard – Q3 futures fell to near life-of-contract lows at $17.10 per hundredweight, down $1.16.
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
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Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative
Hastings Mutual insurance Company
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