How to apply...
Application Procedure:
To apply for the MIL contract program, dairy operation producers must submit form CCC-580, "Milk Income Loss Contract," to Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office where the dairy operation is located. The CCC-580 must show total pounds of all milk produced and marketed during each month for all persons receiving a share of the marketed milk. Monthly milk production may not be apportioned to circumvent the maximum payment quantity. All persons who share in the risk of a dairy operation's total production must certify information on the CCC-580. FSA will accept only one CCC-580 per operation. When applying for a MIL contract, operators must also have on file: (1) form AD-1026, "Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification," used to certify understanding of the conservation compliance requirements under USDA programs; and (2) form SF-1199A, "Direct Deposit Sign Up Form," used to sign up for the direct deposit of payments into the payee's account.
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
The Price Support Division (PSD) in Washington DC is responsible for the implementation of the MIL contract program in county offices. They will manage the contracts and determine the eligibility of monthly payments for each contract.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.