Due to prolonged and extensive impacts of weather events, USDA has decided to extend the deadlines for both the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and Market Facilitation Program (MFP).
DMC was extended until Dec. 13 and MFP applications will be accepted through Dec. 20.
“2019 has challenged the country’s ag sector—prevented or late planting followed by a delayed harvest has been further complicated by wet and cold weather,” said Bill Northey, USDA under secretary for farm production and conservation.
“Because some of our producers are still in the field, time to conduct business at the local USDA office is at a premium.
We hope this deadline extension will allow producers the opportunity to participate in these important programs.”
More information on submitting an MFP application can be found at www.farmers.gov/manage/mfp or at your local USDA service center.
