This morning, three members of the Voice of Milk and managing director Lucas Sjostrom were invited by Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN01) for an agricultural issues roundtable at FarmAmerica in Waseca, Minn. The group brought up immigration, EPA inspections, the farm bill, government efficiency, and prime use of farmland.
Pictured are Congressman Brad Finstad, Shelly DePestel, Luke Miller and Dana Allen.
Vance breaks 50-50 tie as Senate passes GOP megabill
Source: The Hill
Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote as Senate Republicans on Tuesday delivered a huge legislative victory for President Trump by passing his One Big, Beautiful Bill Act after hours of tense negotiations that lasted through the night.
Wisconsin governor, GOP reach budget deal to cut taxes, fund university
Source: ABC News
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature announced a deal Tuesday on a new two-year budget that cuts income taxes, increases funding for the Universities of Wisconsin despite a threatened cut and raises taxes to pay for transportation projects.
Committee approves FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Source: Appropriations House
The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27.
Why Trump’s labor secretary says it’s ‘America First’ to expand the migrant workforce
Source: DeseretNews
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced plans on Tuesday to create a new federal office to speed up migrant work visas in response to a question from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
With tariff deadline looming, where do US trade talks stand with major economies?
Source: Global Times
With US government's 90-day "reciprocal tariff" grace period set to expire on July 9, pressure is mounting on Washington's trade talks with key partners. The Trump administration has made clear that it won't extend the tariff pause, and unless new deals are reached, punitive measures will take effect, according to AP. As of Tuesday, only a limited agreement with the UK has been secured, while negotiations with other major economies remain stalled.
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. In Wisconsin, these tags are available for markets and dealers, directly to producers, and to veterinarians for use with their clients' animals, and are intended for use in cattle and bison only.
The Crave family produces cheese and clean energy in Wisconsin
Source: Successful Farming
Mark Crave, general manager and operating partner of Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, shares how his family’s multi-generational dairy and cheese operation in southern Wisconsin blends tradition with innovation. From managing 2,200 cows to powering the farm with manure, sustainability and family farming go hand in hand for the Craves.
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