Commodity subsidies in Val Verde County, Texas totaled $13.5 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $6,045,509 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $2,244,967 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $1,824,411 |
| Loan Deficiency | $1,472,442 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $1,041,829 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $863,473 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $20,499 |
| Direct Payment Program | $7,337 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $2,185 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $427 |
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