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| View in browser September 9, 2025   ‘One Big Bill’ increases farm safety net, but benefits delayed Source: The Fence Post   A new report from the Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri indicates that changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to commodity crop programs, specifically the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, will increase payments to farmers but benefits will vary among producers depending on the crop. Read more What kind of dairy does a body good? Science is updating the answer Source: MPR news   When new dietary guidelines are unveiled later this month, the Trump administration is expected to upend long-held advice on whole milk and its full-fat friends in the dairy aisle.   For decades, the American public has been advised to opt for fat-free or low-fat dairy options, largely out of concern for limiting the intake of saturated fat in these foods. Read more Are dairy gains from new trade deals a reality? Source: Hoard's Dairyman   The Trump administration made a flurry of trade announcements throughout July, issuing framework agreements with the European Union, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and South Korea. Read more Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley enters Democratic field for Wisconsin governor Source: MSN   Running on his experience leading the state's largest county and a plan to build on Gov. Tony Evers' work, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has joined the 2026 Democratic primary for governor. Read more Wisconsin officials stay prepared for H5N1 Source: Brownfield   Wisconsin’s state veterinarian says teams remain ready in case avian influenza comes back to her state.    Dr. Darlene Konkle tells Brownfield there are no recent poultry flock infections, and USDA’s required milk testing has not found any bovine H5N1 cases in her state. Read more Robotic milking success: It’s more about the management than the technology Source: Dairy Herd Management   Success can look vastly different from one farmer to the next, and the journey to achieving that success is often a unique path tailored to each farm’s needs. When it comes to robotic milking, the stories of farmers like DBA members, Al Dornacker and Kristin Quist highlight the innovative strides being made in farm management and production efficiency. Read more Last call for Dairy Strong presenter proposals Source: Dairy Business Association   Submit a proposal to speak at Dairy Strong and share your expertise. Proposals must be submitted using the online form by Sept. 15 and should address a topic relevant to the conference focus: leading with purpose – one person, one policy and one farm at a time. Read more Upcoming Events 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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