Commodity subsidies in Powder River County, Montana totaled $38.1 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $7,784,575 |
| Direct Payment Program | $7,368,111 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $6,556,221 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $5,318,079 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $5,037,187 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $2,760,963 |
| Loan Deficiency | $1,026,386 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $822,894 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $618,891 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $285,400 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $186,550 |
| Deficiency Payment | $123,445 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $105,020 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $42,333 |
| Total Pandemic Assistance Program (PARP) | $29,274 |
| Oilseed Program | $18,107 |
| Market Gains | $16,097 |
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