The application deadline for the dairy Margin Protection Program has been extended to the end of the week (12/19). U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the extension for th eprogram that protects participating dairy producers when the difference between the price of milk and feed costs falls below levels of protection selected by the applicant. Vilsack explained for $100 a farmer can cover 90 percent of prodution at $4 margin swings. The program was established in this year’s Farm Bill. For more information click here.