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Tuesday, July 7, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) It’s going to be a bumpy budget ride » By John Holevoet, director of government affairs COVID-19 and the resulting economic shutdown have dealt a serious...
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) DBA and Edge: Strengthening our team » DBA and its sister organization, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, have hired Dale Beaty, an experienced farm organization le...
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Cutting through the challenges during COVID » By Tim Trotter, executive director As we are cross the halfway mark for 2020, one must wonder what else can possibly...
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Stream: Farmers turned lawmakers: Advice on raising agriculture's voice in government » Fewer lawmakers today have a farming background even though agriculture remains an all-important part of our com...
Friday, June 5, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program rules relaxed » From Aaron Stauffacher, associate director of government affairs Today, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection...
Friday, June 5, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Farmers can apply for state payments June 15-29 » From J ohn Holevoet, d irector of government affairs Gov. Tony Evers’ administration this morning announced its pl...
Friday, May 29, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19: Farmers, this should help when applying for payments » As you likely know by now, farmers were able to begin applying this week for direct financial assistance from the federal...
Friday, May 29, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Stream: FSA tips for filling out CFAP payment applications » From Joanna Guza, marketing and digital communications manager As executive director of the Wisconsin Farm Service Ag...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Tom Vilsack sees big opportunities for dairy in emerging export markets » Global markets have played an increasingly important role in the price our dairy farmers are paid for their milk. Dairy St...
Thursday, May 21, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Stream: How COVID-19 has affected dairy research » The Center for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin, one of the nation’s premiere da...
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) USDA farm assistance signup begins May 26 » From Tim Trotter, executive director Starting next Tuesday, farmers can begin signing up for direct payments from...
Thursday, May 14, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Get prepared for farm payment application » If you are planning to apply for a direct payment from the Agriculture Department to make up for farm losses caused by the...
Thursday, May 14, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) It’s time to lean on us » From Nicole Barlass, director of member relations This year was looking to be one of recovery for the dairy communi...
Thursday, May 14, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Be in the know, subscribe to Dairy Stream » From Joanna Guza, marketing and digital communications manager &nbs...
Monday, May 11, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19: Important actions and resources » The Dairy Business Association wants you to have the most helpful and reliable resources to manage the effects of the COVI...
Friday, May 8, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Insight from USDA's Greg Ibach on support for farmers during COVID-19 » COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on farmers and the food supply chain that keep our country fed. The U.S. Department o...
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Stream: Wisconsin dairy farm's diverse sustainability practices include genetics » Studies show that environmentally friendly products are important to American consumers when they shop, and one...
Monday, May 4, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Disaster loan program opens for farmers » From Aaron Stauffacher, associate director of government affairs Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announc...
Friday, May 1, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Lobbying in the time of COVID-19 » By John Holevoet, director of government affairs Conference calls, Microsoft Teams meetings and Zoom gatherings are...
Thursday, April 30, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Policy Radar: May » Federal response to COVID-19 The president signed four federal response bills to address the COVID-19 health emergency....
Friday, April 24, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Stream: Breaking down USDA’s efforts for dairy during COVID-19 » LATEST EPISODE \| Breaking down USDA’s efforts for dairy during COVID-19 Dairy farmers are reeling from the devasta...
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) How to listen to a podcast » From Joanna Guza, marketing and digital communications manager Contact: jguza@dairyforward.com From your phone:...
Friday, April 3, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Paycheck Protection Program » Your farm may be eligible for a new short-term federal loan program. The CARES Act, passed last week, auth...
Monday, March 30, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Manure, milk disposal guidance for dairy farms » DBA is working closely with our dairy community partners and government agencies to help our members manage the effects of...
Thursday, March 26, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Request absentee voter ballot online for April 7 election » From Chad Zuleger, associate director of government affairs The presidential preference primary election in Wisconsi...
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Message to Hispanic agriculture employees during COVID-19 » Video script: Hola amigos trabajadores de granjas lecheras. Mi nombre es Elsie Gonzalez de Motiva Consulting y tr...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) It’s good to be loved » By John Holevoet, director of government affairs The Wisconsin legislative session is wrapping up in a good, but unu...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Turning 20: DBA is in its prime » By Tim Trotter, executive director This year marks a milestone for DBA — our 20th anniversary. Two decades in...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Tune in to the Dairy Stream podcast » By Joanna Guza, marketing and digital communications manager The Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Coo...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) DSSA: Supporting farmers in conservation mission » By Lauren Brey, director of strategic partnership and sustainability The Dairy Strong Sustainability Alliance (DSSA)...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Spring election, presidential primary is April 7 » Wisconsin residents get the chance to choose the preferred presidential candidate in their party in the April 7 primary el...
Thursday, October 31, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) USMCA: It's time to get it done for farmers » By Tim Trotter Edge executive director This column originally appeared on The Hill website. On their farms,...
Thursday, October 31, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Strong conference Jan. 22-23 in Madison » By Maria Woldt, director of member communications and events These three words embody the Dairy Strong conference. As...
Thursday, October 31, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Save the date: Dairy Day at the Capitol - Jan. 21 » By Chad Zuleger, Associate director of government affairs Dairy Day at the Capitol is set for Jan. 21 and will be hel...
Thursday, October 31, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Wisconsin’s Injury to highway law » By Aaron Stauffacher, associate director of government affairs Three steps to help protect yourself and mitigate futu...
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