Protecting Profits: What Dairy Producers Need to Know About LRP

In this episode of Seen & Herd, Tiffany LaMendola is joined by Katie Burgess of Ever.Ag to break down the growing role of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) in today’s dairy economy—and why more producers are paying attention.With calf and cull cow values near record highs, livestock income has become an increasingly important piece of the dairy revenue puzzle. Katie walks through how LRP works, how it compares to familiar programs like DRP, and why now may be a smart time to consider locking in price floors while markets are strong. The conversation dives into:How LRP helps protect calf and cull cow values in a volatile marketWhy dairy-beef cross calves are a key opportunity for risk managementHow producers can “layer” coverage to fit their budget and calving scheduleRecent program improvements—and what’s coming next for expanded coverageEven in strong markets, unexpected swings can happen. This episode offers practical insight to help dairy producers stay prepared, protect margins, and make more confident decisions heading into the months ahead.