Protects dairy producers when the margin between milk price and feed costs shrinks. Premiums are low — Tier 1 coverage at $9.50 margin costs pennies per cwt.
Depends on production history; Tier 1 (first 5M lbs) premiums: $0.003–$0.15/cwt
Where: Your local FSA office
Complexity: Low — election at FSA office, 15 minutes
Required Forms:
Annual enrollment, typically opens in fall for next year
295 days remaining (Dec 31, 2026)Tier 1 coverage at $9.50 is almost always worth it — the premiums are extremely low relative to the protection. Most dairy advisors recommend it.
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Source: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/FSA_DMC_fact%20sheet_1_17_2...
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