WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — Today marks the final day for dairy producers to enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2026. Farmers who miss the deadline will not be eligible for any margin protection payments this year, even if milk prices decline further.
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Economist Danny Munch joined us on Thursday’s Market Day Report to break down the program.
In his interview with RFD NEWS, Munch explained that DMC provides a safety net by making payments when the margin between the national all-milk price and average feed costs falls below a producer-selected coverage level. While the program hasn’t triggered many payments recently due to relatively favorable margins, Munch emphasized that enrollment still offers important protection against unexpected market swings.
Munch advised producers to review coverage options carefully to ensure they select the level that best fits their operation’s risk management needs.
Farmers can enroll in the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage Program through their local USDA Farm Service Agency office by today’s deadline of Feb. 26. For more information, visit: www.usda.fsa.gov
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