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Last Day to Sign Up for DMC Is Monday, March 31!

When producers call to ask, "Should I sign up for DMC since there are no projected payments for 2025?" my response is usually, "It depends on whether you can afford not to - how much does it cost you…

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Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Period Announced

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…

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DMC Sign-up Deadline Coming up on Monday, Apr 29!

Dairy producers are able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) until April 29, 2024. For those who sign up for 2024 DMC coverage, payments may begin as soon as March 4, 2024, for payments…

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DMC Signup Available Through December 9th

USDA is currently accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2023 enrollment. This signup period enables producers to get coverage through this important safety-net…

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DMC Signup Deadline Approaching

Given the promising outlook of milk prices in 2022, there are no forecasted payments in the DMC Decision Tool at this time. However, the lack of forecasted returns should not eliminate DMC as a…

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Sign Up Deadline for DMC Coverage and CFAP 2 Approaching

The enrollment period is currently open at your local FSA office to sign up for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and will end this coming Friday, Dec 11, at 5pm.Although it's not perfect, DMC is a solid…

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CFAP Deadline Approaching

As a reminder, the deadline for participating in the Coronavirus Financial Assistance Program (CFAP) through the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is September 11. If you have not yet applied and want…

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More Clarity on CFAP Direct Payments for Dairy Farmers

On Thursday, May 21, USDA completed its training for FSA offices across the country on the direct payments portion of CFAP. USDA released a set of rules for use by State and County FSA offices that…