New dairy support program is ready for sign-up

The government announced a new approach to supporting dairy farmers, with enrollment to begin on Tuesday and conclude on Nov 28. The new Margin Protection Program, mandated by the 2014 farm law, will issue payments when the gap between feed costs and milk prices is narrower than the coverage level selected by a farmer. Participation is voluntary. Premiums… » Read More

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