Enrollment Continues Through Dec. 5; Comments Accepted Until
Dec. 15
USDA is extending the deadlines for the dairy Margin Protection
Program. Farmers now have until Dec. 5, 2014, to enroll in the voluntary
program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The program provides financial
assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between
the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by
the farmer.
Producers are encouraged to use the online Web resource at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool to calculate the best
levels of coverage for their dairy operation. The secure website can be
accessed via computer, smartphone or tablet.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also extended the
opportunity for public comments on both the Margin Protection Program and the
Dairy Product Donation Program until Dec. 15, 2014.
Comments can be
submitted to USDA via the regulations.gov website at http://go.usa.gov/GJSA.
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