Dairy Policy

Hoard's Dairyman provides insight into policy issues affecting dairy producers.

Dairy Margin Coverage Program

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Dairy farmers — help is on the way
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Ailing dairy economy has become a priority
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Washington Dairygrams - April 25, 2019
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We are working to stabilize milk prices
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Dairy farmers receive a stronger safety net
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An important decision just got easier to make
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Dairy provisions stronger in the new farm bill

Farm Bill Dairy Policy

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Milk price protection sign-up to begin by early March
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Dairy provisions stronger in the new farm bill
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Editorial: The new dairy safety net deserves your review

National Milk Pricing and Markets

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Understanding your milk check
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Milkfat is driving milk check revenue
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Cheese trading goes electronic
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How safe is your milk check?

Dairying in 2066

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Energy revenue could be a game changer for dairy farms
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Are dairy herds actually superorganisms?
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Technology will drive cow care
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What will dairy cows and farms look like in 50 years?

Focus on Dairy Exports

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Dairy product exports can reduce greenhouse gases
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More cheese, please
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Editorial: We can now step up our efforts
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U.S. looks to lift both quantity and quality
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More people, programs, and partnerships
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How the U.S. became a major dairy exporter
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What is our role as a major dairy exporter?
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Vietnam heads up new market potential
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“Boots on the ground” provide service

Farm Bill Reference Center

Margin Protection Program Decision Tool: www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool

MPP-Dairy FAQs

MMP-Dairy Fact Sheet

DPDP-FAQs

DPDP Fact Sheet

Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2