Reminder: Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC)
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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.
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. USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced the 2026 enrollment period for DMC is from Jan. 12 to February 26.
Eligible applicants include dairy operations in the United States that produce and commercially market milk from cows. Producers must provide production records and be in compliance with conservation regulations.
Feb. 23, 2026
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