Sorghum Subsidies in Iowa totaled $3.2 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in sorghum subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $1,021,828 |
| Production Flexibility - Sorghum | $902,682 |
| Market Loss Assistance - Sorghum | $499,757 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage County - Sorghum | $232,013 |
| Counter Cyclical Payment - Sorghum | $144,419 |
| Loan Deficiency - Sorghum | $125,788 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Sorghum | $125,298 |
| Price Loss Coverage - Sorghum | $63,900 |
| Deficiency - Sorghum | $47,319 |
| Advance Deficiency - Sorghum | $27,649 |
| ACRE Direct Payments - Sorghum | $26,637 |
| Market Gains - Sorghum | $2,072 |
| ACRE Revenue Support - Sorghum | $1,553 |
| Farm Storage - Sorghum | $1,515 |
| Prod. Flex. Refund - Sorghum | $-270 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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