Commodity subsidies in Van Buren County, Iowa totaled $82.4 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment Program | $19,321,738 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $11,843,982 |
| Loan Deficiency | $10,138,562 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $8,891,094 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $6,434,566 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $5,637,420 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $4,675,131 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $3,796,443 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $3,429,174 |
| Market Gains | $1,790,108 |
| Deficiency Payment | $1,778,791 |
| Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) | $1,229,771 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $1,173,616 |
| Dairy Programs | $1,050,386 |
| Oilseed Program | $869,312 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $152,150 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $37,368 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $28,918 |
| Commodity Certificates | $24,962 |
| Total Pandemic Assistance Program (PARP) | $21,685 |
| CCC Organic Programs | $16,574 |
| Margin Protection Program | $13,350 |
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