Commodity subsidies in Black Hawk County, Iowa totaled $279 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment Program | $62,765,937 |
| Loan Deficiency | $42,612,366 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $40,304,172 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $26,904,585 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $23,250,246 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $21,056,109 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $17,444,135 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $11,384,827 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $10,300,942 |
| Market Gains | $7,620,762 |
| Deficiency Payment | $4,924,461 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $2,852,595 |
| Oilseed Program | $2,602,294 |
| Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) | $2,371,155 |
| Dairy Programs | $1,225,837 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $633,341 |
| Commodity Certificates | $238,553 |
| Margin Protection Program | $89,652 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $28,357 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $16,690 |
| CCC Organic Programs | $13,707 |
| Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Program (TAAF) | $12,000 |
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