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The DMC sign-up period is expected to open in late February and then continue for 90 days.

A $1.5 million in competitive grant funding program has been made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that seeks to help the dairy industry.

The “Dairy Farm Sustainability Act” would create a price floor for milk and would trigger payments when prices drop.

While issuing another $100 million in back-payments for the Margin Protection Program, the USDA extended the MPP enrollment deadline to ensure dairy farmers have every opportunity to join if they want to.

Changes included modify the safety net programs further, rename the MPP program and change the price formula for Class I.

Dairy farmers have a stronger safety net against low milk prices and high feed costs under the new federal farm bill, and more federal dollars will be spent to spur international trade of American agricultural products.

The House of Representatives has passed its version of the farm bill and it contains several changes that will benefit dairy farmers.

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand is imploring fellow New Yorker and President Donald Trump to only support Farm Bill legislation that aids dairy farmers by refunding Dairy Margin Protection Program payments.

The milk-feed margin has been below $9 for about half of the months between 2014 and 2018.

The upgrades offered by the new Dairy Margin Coverage program finally offer a level playing field for dairy producers.

For those farms shipping less than 2 million lb of milk annually, the margin premiums would be discounted 50%.

An amendment to limit and reform checkoffs that had the support of the Humane Society of the United States failed to make its way into the farm bill.

There appears to be agreement "in principle" when it comes to the Farm Bill.

Thursdays on AgriTalk are for the newsmakers. We’re talking with Bob Dinneen of the Renewable Fuels Association, Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer, and Paul Winters of the National Biodiesel Board.

With portions of the U.S. experiencing severe, extreme and exceptional drought conditions, farmers are posting photos showcasing just how much of an impact the lack of rain is having on their fields.

Veterinary and livestock groups are seeking funding for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program through the Farm Bill.

Making hailed corn into corn silage can be a good option. 

Will hemp lead to happier cows? It’s too early to say, says Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.

Senator Pat Roberts signals support for funding animal health center this year.