Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC)
USDA FSA
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Funding Amount
Payments when margin falls below selected coverage level
Deadline
December 18, 2026
2027 DMC enrollment runs Oct. 5 through Dec. 18, 2026 at your local FSA office. If you locked in coverage for 2026 through 2031, you still sign a 2027 contract and pay the $100 administrative fee.
Last checked October 15, 2026 against the official source.
About This Program
Safety net program that pays dairy producers when the difference between milk price and feed costs falls below selected coverage level.
Who's Eligible
- ✓ Dairy operations with established production history
Get reminded about this deadline
We'll email you once, about two weeks before this program's next deadline, plus one email a month with the deadlines for your state.