Loan Deficiency payments in Maine totaled $12.3 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Loan Deficiency payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Loan Deficiency - Corn | $8,355,900 |
| Loan Deficiency - Oats | $2,280,395 |
| Loan Deficiency - Barley | $1,307,245 |
| Loan Deficiency - Soybeans | $199,897 |
| Loan Deficiency - Canola | $75,845 |
| Loan Deficiency - Honey | $43,674 |
| Loan Deficiency - Wool | $18,749 |
| Loan Deficiency - Wheat | $10,587 |
| Loan Deficiency - Mohair | $3,098 |
| Loan Deficiency - Unshorn Pelts | $632 |
| Loan Deficiency - Sunflower | $217 |
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