February 17, 2026  

Farm bill text includes Prop 12 fix

Source: Farm Week Now

House Ag Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson released proposed farm bill text that included a fix for Proposition 12.

The 2018 farm bill expired in 2023, and Congress has since extended the legislation three times.

Rollins and Hegseth sign MOU to defend American agriculture

Source: Feedstuffs

USDA and DoW will collaborate to implement USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan, including creating a new research partnership and USDA office.

Don’t underestimate the power of attending a town board meeting

Source: Midwest Farm Report

Erin Tomasik, Community Relations Manager for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, emphasizes the urgent need for farmers to mobilize at the grassroots level to protect their livelihoods. Learn how the most significant threats to the dairy industry may be brewing at the town hall.

Agropur investing $130M in facilities upgrades, including three Wisconsin plants

Source: Dairy Processing

International dairy manufacturer Agropur shared it is moving forward with a $70 million project for three Wisconsin plants, as well as a $60 million project to upgrade a facility in South Dakota.

EmPower+: Turning on-farm data into marketplace value

Source: Mid-West Farm Report

Jennifer Block, director of value chain partnerships with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, discusses EmPower+, a new, farmer-led initiative designed to turn on-farm data into real marketplace value.

Wisconsin coalition applauds decision to uphold Line 5 permits

Source: DATCP

“Line 5 is critical to ensure Wisconsin’s farmers have access to the propane they need to dry crops, power equipment and even heat their homes,” said Chad Zuelger, executive director of the Dairy Business Association. “We are grateful the permitting process has come to a close and are confident the construction will be done safely and in keeping with our state’s strict environmental protection standards.”

Succession planning resources for Voice of Milk members

Source: Voice of Milk

How can you effectively transition management and ownership from one generation to the next, while maintaining family unity and ensuring the success of the business? The Family Business Consulting Group has offered exclusive resources for succession planning for Voice of Milk members to help strengthen both your family and your farm.

Upcoming Events

• March 17-19, 2026 | Central Plains Dairy Expo
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Elite sponsors:

Agropur

Klondike Cheese Company

GLC Minerals

Nicolet Bank

Vita Plus & Cornette Farm Supply

Platinum sponsors:
AgCountry

American Foods Group
Bayland Buildings, Inc.
CP Feeds LLC
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Forest Construction Co, Inc.
Grande Cheese

GreenStone

Houston Engineering, Inc.
Ruder Ware
Zoetis

Gold sponsors:
Agri-King Nutrition

Automotive Supply Company

Bioferm

BMO
Calf-Tel by Hampel Animal Care
Cargill
Emmi Roth

Enogen

Foremost Farms
GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.
J & D Manufacturing, Inc.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition

Land O' Lakes

McLanahan Corporation
MWI
Rural Mutual Insurance
Secura Insurance

UA400 Plumbers & Steamfitters

Walbec Group