The Latest from Voice of Milk

October 7, 2025

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative calls for immigration reform at World Dairy Expo

Source: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative joined with other leading dairy organizations and Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisconsin) to call for reforms to current immigration policies to allow dairy farmers and processors programs that fit their day to day operations.

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Announcement reportedly imminent of bailout for farmers hit in trade war

Source: Des Moines Register

The Trump administration is expected to soon announce a plan to bail out U.S. farmers stung by trade disputes and big harvests, with the initial outlay potentially totaling up to $15 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Mexico confirms new screwworm case in northern border state Nuevo Leon

Source: Reuters

Mexico's agriculture ministry said on Monday another case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was detected in Nuevo Leon, which borders the United States, marking the state's second confirmed case in about two weeks.

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CoBank: Record harvest disrupts grain storage, transport plans

Source: AgDaily

The U.S. is bracing for a record grain harvest totaling 21.5 billion bushels of corn, soybeans and grain sorghum this fall. The bumper crop arrives during a period of heightened uncertainty surrounding the future of the U.S. trade relationship with China, low export market demand for U.S. soybeans and depressed crop prices. Meanwhile, grain storage and transportation logistics are shaping up to be much more complicated than usual.

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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.

Register here

ARIP: A critical opportunity for dairy – Round 1 now open

Source: WI Dept of Transportation

The Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) is a top priority for DBA and our members — and now is the time to act. With 90% of project costs covered by the state, ARIP is an unmatched opportunity for local governments to significantly upgrade farm-critical roads, including first/last mile routes that are often weight-limited or impassable during the spring.

We urge dairy producers to connect with their town and county officials throughout the application process — from identifying eligible road segments to helping compile required farm data. Your local involvement can directly influence whether these projects get funded.

The application period is now open, and funding is highly competitive. All commodities are eligible, including timber, but dairy needs a strong presence in the project pool to ensure our industry's needs are addressed.

Working with your town or county to submit an ARIP application? Let us know. DBA is tracking member involvement and stands ready to support where possible.

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Celebrate Wisconsin farmers this fall

Source: DATCP

Fall is a great time in Wisconsin for many reasons—one being fall agricultural tourism, or “agritourism.” Wisconsinites flock to farms across the state for wagon rides, apple cider donuts, and elaborate corn mazes. The experience of fall agritourism is an important part of Wisconsin’s culture and heritage, and, at its heart, it’s a celebration of the harvest season and the culmination of a year of hard work.

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