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Ag Secretary Rollins says farmer aid package will land once government reopens

| View in browser October 14, 2025   Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative rises to second in national ranking Source: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative   Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, Green Bay , Wis. bumped California Dairies, Inc Visalia, California to third. More than 377 million pounds of milk separated them. Edge gained 468 member farms, while California Dairies Inc lost 597. Read more Spotlight on immigration open door for ag labor reform Source: Mid-West Farm Report   What we're hearing across all sectors of agriculture is that having a reliable workforce remains a number one challenge today.   Karen Gefvert, chief policy officer for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Voice of Milk, says it’s an issue the organization is deeply engaged in. Read more Ag Secretary Rollins says farmer aid package will land once government reopens Source: Washington Times   The Trump administration pledged to send relief to farmers who are struggling with low crop prices and high costs once the government shutdown ends.   Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, speaking at Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, said President Trump’s trade policies will lead to a “golden age” of prosperity for America’s farmers. Read more FDA gives conditional nod to screwworm drug Source: Hoard's Dairyman   Efforts around preventing the spread of New World screwworm (NWS) continue on both sides of the U.S.-Mexican boarder as FDA officials announce conditional approval for a drug to prevent and treat larval infestations from the parasitic pest.   Read more History in the making for the Dairy Calf and Heifer Market Source: Dairy Herd Management   Five years ago, you could buy three to five springing Holstein heifers for the price of just one today. Top-quality springers in Turlock, Calif., were bringing $1,100 to $1,225 —compared to $3,500 to $4,250 in the past month. Read more US dairy herd expands as milk output climbs 3.4% Source: The Cattle Site   Despite low replacement heifer availability, the dairy herd has continued its expansion in 2025, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook for September. The national herd has continued to grow, with no signs of contraction since January 2025. Register here Milk margins likely to fall along with feed prices Source: Dairy Herd Management   The dairy industry is on the brink of significant price shifts as milk and dairy futures predict a decline in milk prices in the coming months. However, a simultaneous drop in feed costs is offering a glimmer of hope to balance these changes. Read more Upcoming Events January 14-15, 2026 \| 2026 Dairy Strong February 4, 2026 \| DBA Dairy Day at the Capitol Career Opportunities Voice of Milk \| Strategic Account Manager - Southern Wisconsin Thank you to our DBA Sponsors   Prestigious sponsors: Elite sponsors: AgCountry Farm Credit Services Agropur BMO GLC Minerals Grande Greenstone Farm Credit Services Nicolet Bank Pivot Bio Syngenta Vas Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, 2763 Manitowoc Rd Ste B, Green Bay, WI 54311, (920) 883-0020 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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