The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary risk management tool for dairy producers. It offers financial assistance when the margin between the all-milk price and average feed cost falls below a coverage level chosen by the producer.  USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced the 2025 enrollment period for DMC from Jan. 29 to March 31, 2025

By participating in DMC, dairy farmers can protect themselves against declines in milk prices and increases in feed costs, thereby ensuring more predictable and stable income. The program includes both catastrophic coverage and additional, higher levels of coverage for an annual premium. The DMC Decision Tool helps producers anticipate net benefits for the coverage period.

Producers can apply for DMC through the FSA at their local USDA Service Center.