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Monday, December 9, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) New Administration Priorities » With the November elections behind us, our focus now turns to the new incoming administration. As with any new administrat...
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Impacts of the farm bill's expiration » Despite ongoing efforts to encourage the passage of a new or extended farm bill by many in the agriculture sector, includi...
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter from Leadership — Winds of change » By Tim Trotter, CEO In dairy, tradition and heritage are core values we pride ourselves in upholding. While these values...
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Federal policy update from Washington, D.C. » By Karen Gefvert, director of public affairs There seems to be never-ending news coming out of Washington, D.C. We are...
Friday, March 17, 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Plant-based milk: A lacteal secretion? » By Mykel Bickham, director of government affairs In the dairy industry, we all understand what milk is. We also know t...
Friday, March 17, 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter from Leadership — Climate-smart » By Tim Trotter, chief executive officer Last September, USDA announced the initial group of grant recipients through t...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter from Leadership — Opportunities for agriculture » By Tim Trotter It is an exciting time for agriculture. Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announ...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) What will the Midterm elections mean for agriculture? » By Mykel Bickham, director of government affairs On Nov. 8, Americans will head to the polls for the midterm elections....
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) UPDATE: What is in the Inflation Reduction Act? » UPDATE (Thurs., Aug. 16): The Inflation Reduction Act has been signed into law by President Joe Biden. By Myke...
Monday, August 1, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Tim Trotter: Farmer-processor relationship must underpin milk pricing reform » Tim Trotter: Farmer-processor relationship must underpin milk pricing reform By Tim Trotter, CEO of Edge Dairy Far...
Monday, June 13, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) What is in a name? » By Mykel Wedig, director of government affairs Words matter. You wouldn’t purposely call someone the wrong name...
Monday, June 13, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Ag experts join Edge, DBA to discuss market outlook » By Travis Senn, digital communications manager To say times have been turbulent in recent years feels like the unders...
Monday, June 13, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter from Leadership - Get involved in local government » by Tim Trotter, chief executive officer Edge prides itself on serving its members as the voice of milk on policy and...
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) We won’t rest in fight against unfair CAFO ordinances » by Tim Trotter, chief executive officer We have an update on Edge's actions regarding several towns in northwestern W...
Thursday, April 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter from Leadership » by Tim Trotter, chief executive officer The age-old saying “Change is the only constant” certainly rings true n...
Thursday, April 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge raises the voice of milk in D.C. » by Mykel Wedig, associate director of government affairs After two years of virtual meetings and calls, Edge me...
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Stream: Success in Succession Podcast Series » An aging owner, health issues, family dynamics or other circumstances can force farmers to confront the critical issue of...
Monday, March 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge prepares for Central Plains Dairy Expo » by Dale Beaty, director of member relations Edge is looking forward to connecting with its members and industry support...
Monday, March 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Holevoet departs from our government affairs team » by Tim Trotter, chief executive officer After nearly eight years as director of government affairs with Edge, John Holev...
Monday, March 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge raises the voice of milk in D.C. » by Tim Trotter, chief executive officer Our members’ voices were loud and clear in Congress this week. A group o...
Monday, February 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter from Leadership - Looking toward the future » by Tim Trotter, chief executive officer For the past seven years, I have had the true privilege of serving you as exe...
Monday, February 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Congress off to a slow start in 2022 » by Mykel Wedig, associate director of government affairs Control of both houses of Congress and the presidency...
Monday, February 7, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Bozic shares FMMO insights at Edge annual meeting » by Travis Senn, senior communications specialist During their annual business meeting, Edge members had the opportun...
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program funds to be disbursed » By Edge USDA has indicated that it will begin sending funds to dairy handlers through its Pandemic Market Volatility As...
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Edge provides value to members, vision for the future » By Dale Beaty, director of member relations Each year, Edge conducts a member survey which gives members an opportunity...
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Dairy Stream: Dr. Chris Wolf on milk classes, components » By Travis Senn, senior communications specialist One of the most discussed issues among dairy business professionals and...
Monday, December 20, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Brody Stapel: Biden trade strategy must unlock new access for U.S. dairy » In early October we finally got a glimpse into the Biden administration’s approach to trade when USTR Ambassador Katherine...
Monday, December 20, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Vaccine mandate for large employers reinstated » We have another important update for you regarding a vaccination requirement for employers. The 6th Circuit Court of App...
Friday, December 3, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter from Leadership » by Tim Trotter, executive director As the fall winds down, the meeting schedule has ramped up. Edge farmer leade...
Friday, December 3, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge goes to Washington » by Mykel Wedig, associate director of government affairs Communicating with Congress and other groups in Washing...
Friday, November 19, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Understanding the legal back and forth on OSHA’s proposed COVID vaccine rule » By John Holevoet DBA director of government affairs The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an...
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Analysis: Farms in pilot project achieve positive results on national sustainability metrics » By Jamie Mara Director of strategic communications Results from the first year of a nationally recognized farm-leve...
Thursday, September 23, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Blockchain technology is driving dairy’s future » By Dale Beaty, director of member relations It’s likely you have heard the word “blockchain” since it has existed for...
Thursday, September 23, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Letter from Leadership - October 2021 » Greetings, I am humbled to frequently be complimented on Edge’s ability to stay in front of the issues that truly matte...
Thursday, September 23, 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Edge member testifies before Congress on milk pricing » By Mykel Wedig, associate director of government affairs Congressional hearings are an important part of the democratic...
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