Cotton Subsidies in Lamar County, Georgia totaled $3.2 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in cotton subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Counter Cyclical Payment - Cotton | $929,234 |
| Direct Payment - Upland Cotton | $879,197 |
| Loan Deficiency - Upland Cotton | $591,417 |
| Production Flexibility - Upland Cotton | $335,625 |
| Market Loss Assistance - Upland Cotton | $192,499 |
| Market Gains - Upland Cotton | $161,759 |
| Cotton Transistion Assistance Program | $58,345 |
| Cotton Ginning Cost Share Payment | $58,260 |
| Advance Deficiency - Upland Cotton | $11,578 |
| Deficiency - Upcotton | $-18,271 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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