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More than 22,000 dairy farmers enrolled in the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, paying out more than $300 million this year.  The National Milk Producers Federation said none of the assistance would have occurred under the old Margin Protection Program.  ...

The FSA has started issuing payments to producers who purchased coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage program.  Producers can enroll through September 20th of this year.  Enrollment opened last month, and the program coverage is retroactive to January 1st, 2019, with applicable payments following soon after enrollment.   ...

Dairy producers who participated in the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle Program now can participate in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy for 2018 coverage.   The Department of Agriculture announced the eligibility last week.  Pr...

Eligible dairy producers who purchase the appropriate coverage level under the Dairy Margin Coverage program will be getting a payment for January.  The FSA said the January 2019 income over feed cost margin was $7.99 a hundredweight, triggering the first payment for producers who buy the correct level of coverage.  Th...

Senator Debbie Stabenow said the government shutdown, which delayed the dairy safety net improvements from the 2018 farm bill, may be jeopardizing dairy farmers’ ability to access loans and credit.  In a letter to three regulators who oversee agricultural credit providers, Stabenow urged lenders to estimate the farm bill benefits as they work with farmers to analyze their financial needs for the u

How did dairy fare in the new Farm Bill?  That really depends on who you ask.  Gary Crawford explains.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The dynamics around U.S. dairy production are changing.  With fewer farms in operation, across the Northwest and nationally, and an oversupply of milk products, the industry may experience a great deal of changes in the years ahead.  In times like these, leadership and farmer engagement are more important than ever.  World D...

According to the dairy industry, the 2018 Farm Bill, makes promised reforms to better serve dairy farmers.  The National Milk Producers Federation says the bill, being considered this week, provides support to a struggling dairy sector.   ...

The Ranking Democrat of the House Agriculture Committee predicts the farm bill will be considered next week.  Representative Collin Peterson of Minnesota told reporters this week the bill is nearly finalized and should be filed Monday, with House consideration Wednesday and Senate consideration Thursday.   ...

The Farm Bill remains a priority for Congress as we move closer to November’s mid-term elections.  The farming community is hopeful legislation will be passed by the end of the year; but that may be a bit optimistic.  With prices volatility in the dairy industry, the incentives and safety nets remain extremely important.   “The d...