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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...
Friday, May 22, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) USDA farm assistance update » From Tim Trotter, executive director Last week, the Agriculture Department announced that farmers can begin signing up...
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 f...
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...
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, April 24, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) 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@voiceofmilk.com From your phone:...
Tuesday, April 7, 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, authorized $34...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Health emergency demands attention of Congress » On so many different levels, COVID-19 has disrupted our lives . C oncern for our families and worker...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter From Leadership - April 2020 » Greetings, As I write this column, Edge is helping our members and the broader dair...
Monday, March 30, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Manure, milk disposal guidance for dairy farms » Edge is working closely with our dairy community partners and government agencies to help our members manage the effects o...
Friday, March 13, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge offers two $1,000 scholarships » Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is looking to award two $1,000 college scholarships to children of its members. Applica...
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Building on 2019 momentum in 2020 » By Aaron Stauffacher, assoc. director of government affairs p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-h...
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Time has come for agriculture labor reform » This column originally appeared on The Hill website . By Tim Trotter for The Hill The economy is humming and...
Monday, January 13, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Opportunity: Member Services Representative » Full Time: 40 hours/week (on average) Location based anywhere in Wisconsin as long as individual is willing to trave...
Thursday, December 12, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Inclement weather and managing risk » By Nicole Barlass, director of member relations Last year, throughout the winter months and into spring, Edge members...
Thursday, December 12, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Is ag workforce reform possible? » p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 10.5px; font: 8.0px 'Montserrat Light'; color: #25558f} By Aaron...
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,...
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) ‘We count on Edge’ Farmers feel support as cooperative fights for them in D.C. » By Mary Hookham, for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative When times are turbulent, like they are today for dairy far...
Monday, October 7, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Ag Outlook Forum fundamental to sharing information » Staying up to date on dairy and agricultural policy issues is no easy task. From consistently contacting congressional off...
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge’s policy team: Here to serve you » Compared to most organizations engaged in federal policy, Edge is still in its infancy since deciding to actively help sol...
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Market Facilitation Program details released » In late July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released details of the $16 billion trade aid package announced in...
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) What defines an organization? » Greetings, What defines an organization is their ability to assess the challenges at hand, identify potential solutio...
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge calls on U.S. to nail down trade deal with Japan » Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative joined forces with a host of other dairy companies, cooperatives and associations today to u...
Monday, August 5, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Join Edge at World Dairy Expo » Join us at World Dairy Expo and meet our lobbying team! Mark your calendar for our policy luncheon, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on...
Monday, August 5, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Diving into (dairy) customer expectations » I recently had the chance to attend the Dairy Experience Forum in St. Paul, Minn. In it’s second year, this two-day confer...
Monday, August 5, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Member profile: Logan Davis D.C. experience » Earlier this summer, Edge member Logan Davis attended the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Washington Confer...
Monday, August 5, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter From Leadership: We support you! » What defines an organization is their ability to assess the challenges at hand, identify potential solutions and then act...
Monday, August 5, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) August Recess: time to make an impact » When a new Congress is sworn in following an election, they have two years to conduct business. To our Edge member farmers...
Thursday, July 25, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Market Facilitation Program details released » Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released details of the $16 billion trade aid package announced in May. USDA i...
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge pushes for expanding milk options in schools » It is no secret that children want beverages that taste good. Milk is one that is not only delicious but nutritious....
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Margin Coverage signup underway » The clock has started ticking on signing up for the new federal Dairy Margin Coverage program. DMC, created in the 2...
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