February 10, 2026  

Edge joins Agricultural Coalition to support United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Source: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative was part of 40 farm and agricultural groups that recently launched the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, underscoring the accord’s vital role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy and calling for its renewal with targeted improvements.
 
As part of the launch, the group unveiled a new website and kicked off an aggressive ad campaign in the nation’s capital, all of which is designed to promote the benefits afforded to the U.S. food and agriculture sector under the USMCA as the administration approaches the 2026 mandatory review.

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauds U.S. signing of new trade agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala & Argentina

Source: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, appreciates the United States’ signing of recent trade agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina.

The reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala build on the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, providing greater market access through reducing long-standing non-tariff barriers.

DBA members meet with lawmakers during Dairy Day at the Capitol

Source: Dairy Business Association

The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, held its annual Dairy Day at the Capitol event in Madison last week. DBA members, farmers, processors and other corporate professionals, gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol to advocate for the state’s dairy community and share industry priorities.

Chad Zuleger outlines state legislative priorities that need to be passed

Source: Brownfield Ag News

Dairy Business Association Executive Director Chad Zuleger told Brownfield’s Larry Lee last week at Dairy Day at the Capitol that several key bills must cross the finish line in the final weeks of the Wisconsin legislative session.

Peninsula Pride Farms celebrates 10-year anniversary at annual meeting

Source: Peninsula Pride Farms

Peninsula Pride Farms held its annual meeting on Feb. 3 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. More than 85 farmers, ag professionals and community members came to listen to an impressive lineup of speakers and to discuss the advancements made by the farmer-led watershed group over the past year. This year’s meeting was especially meaningful as the group marked its 10th anniversary.

World Championship Cheese Contest returns to Monona Terrace in Madison

Source: Wisconsin State Farmer

Hosted by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association since 1957, the World Championship Cheese Contest is the largest technical dairy products evaluation in the world. Cheese aficionados and those interested in learning more about this versatile dairy product are invited to attend the World Cheese Championship Contest.

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