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Register now for Dairy Strong 2026. Also dairy women, including multiple Voice of Milk members, offer advice on balancing family, farming and community.

| View in browser August 5, 2025   Registration now open for 2026 Dairy Strong! Source: Dairy Business Association   Join us for the 2026 Dairy Strong conference at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on Jan. 14-15. Discover how the dairy community is leading with purpose —one person, one policy and one farm at a time. Programming will feature timely political updates, insights into the dynamics of producer-processor relationships and strategies to continue to grow a stronger future for dairy through innovation and the latest advancements. Register now and receive early bird pricing if you sign up by October 31. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!   Read more Join us for our Coffee Chat on August 22 for local affairs and WPDES permitting updates Source: Voice of Milk   Join us on Friday, August 22, at 8:30 a.m. for this month's Coffee Chat. We are featuring Tim Baumgartner, Director of Regulatory & Permitting Services and Erin Tomasik, Community Relations Manager, who will provide updates regarding local affairs around Wisconsin and WPDES permitting processes.   Register here After ICE raids on farms, who cares for the animals? Source: Des Moines Register   Dairy farming requires long hours of working with animals that need regular feeding, clean, comfortable housing and sometimes medical treatment. It’s a job few seek to do; the reality is that the knowledgeable, caring and hard-working farm staff who do this work are largely foreign-born. Read more Gov. Evers appoints new member to DATCP board Source: DATCP   Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective July 16, 2025.  Read more U.S. dairy industry calls for action against disruptive trade practices Source: Dairy Herd Management   NMPF and USDEC took center stage as they testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Their message was clear: The U.S. government must take decisive steps to hold trading partners accountable. Read more An update on HPAI/H5N1 in Wisconsin Source: DATCP   DATCP continues to work with state and federal partners on detections of HPAI/H5N1 virus in dairy cattle. While not currently reported to be causing high mortality in dairy herds, as it does in poultry flocks, HPAI/H5N1 has been associated with many symptoms including decreased milk production and reduced appetite. Get the latest updates below. Read more 3 dairy women offer advice on balancing family, farming and community Source: Dairy Herd Management   Dairy farming is not just a job; it’s a lifestyle choice that demands dedication and tireless effort. Demanding schedules can make achieving a work-life balance feel like an elusive goal.   Three dairy farmers, including Edge & DBA member Sandy Larson and MN Milk member Suzanne Vold, provided a glimpse into their daily lives and shared their experiences. Read more Upcoming Events August 22 \| Voice of Milk Coffee Chat October 1, 2025 \| Member Reception at World Dairy Expo January 14-15, 2026 \| 2026 Dairy Strong Career Opportunities Voice of Milk \| Strategic Account Manager - Southern Wisconsin Thank you to our DBA Sponsors   Prestigious sponsors: Compeer Financial Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative   Elite sponsors: AgCountry Farm Credit Services Agropur BMO GLC Minerals Grande Greenstone Farm Credit Services Nicolet Bank Pivot Bio Syngenta Vas Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, 2763 Manitowoc Rd Ste B, Green Bay, WI 54311, (920) 883-0020 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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