White House border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday that the Trump administration is considering possible changes to its immigration enforcement policy as it relates to farm and hospitality workers.
I-9 Audit Surge: Dairies caught in the crossfire of immigration policy fails
Source: Dairy Herd Management
At least nine dairies in Texas were targets of I-9 audits over the weekend. Producers argue it’s a “broken” immigration system, and the recent audits prove the E-Verify program has flaws. Despite criticism, the dairy industry is pushing to be included in the H-2A guest worker program.
Finstad urges EPA to rescind harmful petition by radical environmentalists, stands up for southern Minnesota farmers
Source: Brad Finstad
Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Agriculture and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Regional Administrator Anne Vogel requesting the agency rescind an April 2023 petition by environmental activists related to elevated nitrates in eight Minnesota counties throughout the Karst Region.
Gov. Evers delivers radio address highlighting 2025-27 bipartisan budget investments in clean water infrastructure statewide
Source: Gov. Tony Evers
Gov. Tony Evers delivered his weekly radio address highlighting efforts included in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to invest in clean water infrastructure and ensure Wisconsinites have access to safe, clean water statewide.
USDA provides free RFID Official Identification Tags for Wisconsin cattle and bison
Source: DATCP
Wisconsin is again accepting orders for no cost 840 radio frequency identification (RFID) official identification tags provided by USDA. Currently, there is a limited supply of these tags, and they are anticipated to be available until September 30, 2025, or while supplies last.
Dutch Dairy: Blending tradition, innovation and community at the heart of Wisconsin
Source: Dairy Herd Management
Through their values of innovation, efficiency, community involvement and education, DBA board member, Amy Penterman and family inspire and sustain not just a farm, but a bright future for the dairy industry.