Last chance to join us at Dairy Day at the Capitol
Source: Dairy Business Association
Join us tomorrow, February 4, in bringing the voice of the dairy community to Madison as we move dairy forward!
DBA is excited to host our annual Dairy Day at the Capitol. 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.
Trump signals support for year-round E15 as procedural debate continues in Congress
Source: RFD TV
Strong White House backing supports ethanol demand, but timing now hinges on Congress resolving procedural — at the same time as they push toward a spending bill to avert another federal government shutdown.
Listen to the latest Dairy Stream episode: 2026 Dairy Policy Outlook
Source: Dairy Stream
What agricultural policy items should you be keeping an eye on in 2026? Our guests, Heidi Fischer of Fischer-Clark Dairy and Michael Torrey of Torrey Advisory Group, share insights on workforce issues, trade, and the farm bill, while stressing the importance of advocacy amid turnover in Congress.
India–US trade deal: The elephant in the room everyone is watching
Source: The Economic Times
India-US trade deal has put agriculture in the spotlight. While US officials highlight significant agricultural exports, Indian officials emphasize broader opportunities. Details remain scarce, particularly regarding specific agricultural products and quantities India will import. This lack of clarity fuels speculation about the actual concessions made by India, especially concerning sensitive sectors like dairy.
EPA seeks new members for the farm, ranch and rural communities advisory committee
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
On January 16, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a solicitation for nominations to serve on its Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on a range of environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities.
And then there were 11: who's still in Wisconsin's governor race
Source: The Cap Times
Ten months out from Election Day and the candidate field for the race to be Wisconsin’s next governor is already getting smaller. Learn more about the candidates below.