Tag: Dairy Margin Protection Program
Dairymen, consider the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program
The Farm Service Agency plans to open the sign-up period on June 17 for the newly renovated Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Find out what's new.
Dairy program enrollment will begin this summer
January income over feed cost margin triggers the first payment under the new but yet-to-be established Dairy Margin Coverage program.
Dairy Margin Protection Program changes could help farmers
Dairy farmers should re-evaluate the use of the 2018 Dairy Margin Protection program before the June 1 deadline. Learn more about the recent changes.
USDA releases improved dairy safety net
The USDA Farm Service Agency will reopen enrollment for an improved Dairy Margin Protect Program. New enrollment will run from April 9 to June 1.
Opting out of the Dairy Margin Protection Program
FSA is offering an opt-out to producers not wishing to purchase Dairy Margin Protection coverage for the 2018 calendar year.
Should you utilize dairy margin protection?
Contact your local FSA office and let them know whether you will participate in the Dairy Margin Protection Program for 2018 before the Dec. 15 deadline.
Optimistic for a profitable year, with more technology
The dairy industry will continue to modernize with new herd management technology, robotic milkers and automated milk feeding systems.
Dairymen have until Nov. 20 to join Margin Protection Program
Dairymen have until Nov. 20 to enroll in the federal Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016.
Understanding the Margin Protection Program for Dairy
MPP-Dairy is more a partial protection against catastrophic losses than an effective risk management tool.
Ask FSA Andy about the extended dairy program deadline
Signup for the 2016 program year has been extended to Nov. 20, 2015.