Milk Loss Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Milk Loss program will indemnify eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed without compensation from the commercial milk market due to qualifying weather events in 2023, and 2024 calendar years due to drought, wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, winter storms, tornadoes, excessive moisture, freeze, including a polar vortex, and smoke exposure. Milk Loss assists America’s farmers and ranchers recover from these storms and disasters.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Small Business Person
- Land/Property Owner
Agriculture producers are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The assistance will be approved and awarded by FSA County Committees to eligible affected farmers.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 15 to 30 days
- Appeal: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This assistance listing provides basic Milk Loss Program (MLP) information regarding the program authorization, objectives, and funding in addition to the requirements for the affected farmers seeking assistance for uncompensated milk due to a severe weather event.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Payments will offset the losses due to milk dumped without compensation for the years of 2020 through 2022.
Required Documentation
We recommend that producers who have not participated in a USDA program contact their local USDA service center to establish farm records. To establish a farm tract number, be sure to bring: proof of identity (driver’s license, Social Security number/card); copy of recorder deed, survey plat, rental, or lease agreement of the land (you do not have to own property to participate in FSA programs); for entities, corporation, estate, or trust documents.
To be eligible for Milk Loss once signup begins, an affected farmer must have produced milk that was dumped or removed without compensation from the commercial market due to qualifying weather events in 2023 and 2024 and not have been responsible for the dumped milk. The affected farmer will be asked to provide a copy of milk marketing statements for base period, claim period, and all sales documents. The affected farmer must certify to compliance with HELC and WC provisions. The affected farmer must also submit an accurate and complete application FSA-376 by the application deadline for the applicable Fiscal Year.
Reporting & Compliance
Formula
This subpart specifies the terms and conditions for the Milk Loss Program. The Milk Loss Program will provide payments to eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed without compensation from the commercial milk market due to the results of droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, winter storms, freeze (including polar vortex), and smoke exposure that occurred in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 calendar year. The Milk Loss Program will also provide payments to eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed without compensation from the commercial milk market due to the results of tornadoes that occurred in the 2022 calendar year.