Minnesota Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar are asking the USDA to extend the enrollment deadline for the Dairy Margin Protection Insurance Program. The MPP enrollment began April 9 and ended on June 1. The Senators are asking Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to extend it for another 30 days. Minnesota Milk Producer’s Association President Dave Buck says that will be helpful

He says the revisions that were made to the Margin Protection Program are in effect and should be especially helpful for smaller dairy producers.

Buck says the safety net for dairy producers the MPP provides are critical with the depressed status of the ag economy.

A dozen other Senators have signed onto the letter sent to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.