Dairy producers are Encouraged to Apply for DMC by March 31 for 2025 Crop Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Jan. 29 and the deadline to enroll is March 31, 2025.
The American Relief Act, 2025 extended provisions of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) authorizing DMC for coverage year 2025.
DMC provides dairy operations with risk management coverage that pays producers when the difference (the margin) between the national price of milk and the average cost of feed falls below a certain level selected by the program participants.
DMC offers different levels of coverage minus a $100 administrative fee. The administrative fee is waived for dairy producers who are considered limited resource, beginning, socially disadvantaged or a military veteran.
DMC payments are calculated using updated feed and premium hay costs, making the program more reflective of actual dairy producer expenses. These updated feed calculations use 100% premium alfalfa hay.
For more information on DMC, visit the DMC webpage or contact your local USDA Service Center.
New Jersey
Farm Service Agency
200 Clocktower Drive Suite 101 Hamilton Square, NJ
Phone: (609) 587 – 0104
Fax: (855) 305 – 6635
Deputy State Executive Director
Lindsay Caragher
FSA Communications Coordinator
Gabi Grunstein
(848) 482-7724,