Introduction
Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist with UW–Madison Division of Extension, will lead the session and discuss how DMC can be used as an effective risk management tool. His presentation will focus on the fundamentals of Dairy Margin Coverage, key risk considerations for dairy operations, and trends observed in previous years of program participation.
Chapters
- 01:37 Presentation outline
- 04:13 DMC tool QR code
- 04:39 Risk Management options
- 13:23 What to consider in a risk management tool?
- 14:47 Dairy Margin Coverage
- 18:54 Dairy Margin Coverage 2026 Changes
- 24:35 Historical Data on DMC
- 37:53 DMC tool and how to use it
- 45:35 Market Drivers Impacting the Dairy Industry
Published: February 5, 2026
