March 24, 2026  

National Ag Day celebrates 250 Years American agriculture progress

Source: Farm Progress

Today marks the 53rd annual National Ag Day, but this year's celebration carries special significance as it coincides with 250 years of American agricultural progress. The event, organized by the Agriculture Council of America, brings together leaders from across the agricultural, food, and fiber sectors under this year's theme: "Agriculture. Together We Grow."

Dairy market report

Source: Ever.Ag

We partner with Ever.Ag to provide highlights of weekly dairy market activities, along with a summary of key market indicators.

February US milk output came in below expectations at 18.3 billion pounds, up 2.9% year-over-year. After USDA revised January’s cow numbers higher, the US herd grew 35,000 head from the last report and +211,000 head versus last year. The US milking herd surpassed 9.6 million head for the first time in 30 years. 

Wisconsin state policy update

Source: DBA lobbyist, Shawn Pfaff

Governor Tony Evers signed two significant pieces of bipartisan legislation this week aimed at improving women’s health outcomes and expanding access to care for new mothers across the state. These two proposals have been debated over the past several state legislative sessions.

New Dairy Business Innovation Alliance grant cycle now open

Source: Dairy Business Innovation Alliance

The next round of Dairy Business Innovation Alliance Dairy Business Builder Grants is open. Targeted at small- to medium-sized farmers and processors, the program supports projects that diversify on-farm activities, create value-added products, or enhance dairy by-products or export programs. Applicants may request up to $150,000 in reimbursable grant funding. Apply by April 22.

Save the date: Dairy Strong Jan. 13–14, 2027

Source: Dairy Business Association

Save the date for Dairy Strong on Jan. 13–14, 2027, at Lambeau Field! We’re introducing streamlined programming and a new Dairy Strong Tailgate event to kick things off. Make plans now to join us!

Upcoming Events

• July 28, 2026 | Dairy Golf Classic
• Jan. 13-14, 2027 | Dairy Strong

Thank you to our Voice of Milk Sponsors

Prestigious sponsors:

Elite sponsors:

Agropur

Nicolet Bank

Vita Plus & Cornette Farm Supply

Platinum sponsors:
AgCountry

Bank First

Bayland Buildings, Inc.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Forest Construction Co, Inc.
Grande Cheese Co.

GreenStone

Houston Engineering, Inc.
Ruder Ware
Zoetis

Gold sponsors:
Agri-King Nutrition

American Foods Group

Bioferm

BMO
Calf-Tel by Hampel Animal Care
Cargill
Emmi Roth

Enogen

Foremost Farms
GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.

GLC Minerals

J & D Manufacturing, Inc.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition

Land O' Lakes

Michael Best

MWI
Rural Mutual Insurance
Secura Insurance

UA400 Plumbers & Steamfitters

Walbec Group