Dairy Margin Coverage

Milk Prices Below Expectations, Could Go Lower Next Year

Dan Dairy, Economy

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Earlier this month, it was announced that the June margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program dropped 65 cents from May’s margin to $6.24/cwt, which will generate a June payment of $3.26/cwt for $9.50/cwt coverage.

So dairy operators are getting the benefits of the DMC program this year, and according to a story from Gary Crawford that may continue in 2022.

Milk Prices Below Expectations, Could Go Lower Next Year