October Dairy Report

USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program

Dan Dairy, Industry News Release

Enrollment Ends Dec. 13, 2019 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 7, 2019) — Dairy producers can now enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened signup for the program that helps producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities. “We know it’s tough out there for American farmers, including …

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Nearly 17,000 Dairy Operations Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program

Dan Dairy, Economy, Industry News Release

Dairy producers must sign up before Sept. 20 for 2019 coverage. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have enrolled in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program since signup opened June 17. Producers interested in 2019 coverage must sign up before Sept. 20, 2019.  DMC offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between …