USDA Announces 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment

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22 Oct 2026


Agriculture, News, Economic Development

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that enrollment is open for 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), a voluntary risk management program that was recently strengthened by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act with greater risk protection for dairy producers. DMC enrollment for 2027 started Oct. 5 and runs through Dec. 18, 2026.

DMC provides financial protection when the difference between the national all-milk price and average feed cost falls below a producer-selected coverage level.

2027 Enrollment

Producers can select DMC coverage levels ranging from $4.00 to $9.50 per hundredweight. DMC includes a catastrophic level of coverage available at no premium cost, although an annual $100 administrative fee generally applies. Producers may also purchase higher levels of coverage to provide additional protection against declining margins.

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