Managing Financial Risk with the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program
The 2018 Farm Bill authorized the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, a new tool that dairy producers can use to manage financial risk.
Mary Kate Wheeler, Farm Business Management Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension/SCNY Ag Program, has written an article for the purpose of helping farm business owners better understand this new tool for managing financial risk.
Click below to learn more about the DMC program.
https://hoards.com/article-25529-act-soon-to-protect-your-milk-prices.html
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On-Farm Milk Culture Workshop with QMPS
June 18, 2026
Canandaigua, NY
On-Farm Milk Culture Workshop presented by Quality Milk Production Services
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Beef x Dairy Finishing Farm Tour
July 16, 2026
Auburn, NY
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