Dairy Report: Dairy Groups Urge Producers to Enroll in DMC

Dairy Report 102522

Dairy producers can once again sign up for coverage under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The National Milk Producers Federation is urging producers to sign up, saying that rising costs are eroding dairy margins despite higher milk prices. They say by calculating assistance via margin rather than a target price, DMC offers a measure of protection against the current cost volatility that is challenging many producers. Farmers can sign up for DMC now thru Dec. 7.

Amino Acid Research

Some important research is going on right now at the University of Illinois that could help unlock important feeding clues for dairy producers. Farm Journal’s Tyne Morgan shows us how researchers are working to unlock the secrets surrounding amino acids.

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