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2018 MPP sign-up deadline approaching

The deadline to sign up for the Dairy Margin Protection Program is Friday, December 15^th.

Producers are not automatically signed up for 2018 if they were participating in 2017.  All producers who want MPP coverage for 2018 must register by completing form CCC-782, elect a coverage level, and pay the $100 administrative fee.

Producers can opt out of MPP and participate in the Livestock Gross Margin-Dairy insurance program.  They can also choose not to participate in either program.

The widely-criticized MPP safety net program for milk producers is likely to be a big debate topic for the next farm bill because of high premiums paid in and relatively low payouts.