Dairy producers reminded to obtain Dairy Coverage by March 31

L INCOLN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year's DMC signup began Jan. 29 and the deadline to enroll is March 31, 2025. "We encourage all dairy producers in Nebraska to consider signing up for this important safety net program in advance of the deadline," said USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Deputy State Executive Director Tim Divis. "At $0.15 per hundredweight for $9.50 coverage, risk protection through Dairy Margin Coverage is a cost-effective tool to manage risk and provide security for your operations." The American Relief Act, 2025 extended provisions of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) authorizing DMC for coverage year 2025.