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DairyTalk 243: The $15,800 Trap: Why DMC 2026 Requires Action - by Helmut Demmelhuber
Key updates to the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program send a clear warning: simply renewing past elections could cost producers five-figure sums. By raising the Tier 1 cap from five to six million pounds, many mid-size herds can shift substantial milk volumes from costly Tier 2 premiums into heavily subsidized Tier 1 coverage. To unlock these savings, producers must actively update their production history using peak marketings from 2021-2023. A new six-year lock-in option with a 25 % premium discount adds further opportunity - but requires careful cash-flow planning. The article makes…
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