News Lawsuit challenges use of dairy checkoff funds June 11, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Ag litigation, Ag Policy, Dairy, Dairy, News, Wisconsin Three Wisconsin farmers are suing over the use of dairy checkoff funds. Attorney Rebecca Furdek with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty tells Brownfield the dairy checkoff is forcing farmers to fund private third-party organizations pushing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs.