Cotton Ginning Program payments in New Mexico totaled $1.8 million in 2018
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Cotton Ginning Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Cotton Ginning Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $474,816 | 25.9% | 25.9% |
| 2 | Lea County, New Mexico | $468,891 | 25.6% | 51.5% |
| 3 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $236,159 | 12.9% | 64.4% |
| 4 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $202,554 | 11.1% | 75.5% |
| 5 | Curry County, New Mexico | $123,002 | 6.7% | 82.2% |
| 6 | Luna County, New Mexico | $97,411 | 5.3% | 87.5% |
| 7 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $82,252 | 4.5% | 92.0% |
| 8 | Quay County, New Mexico | $70,783 | 3.9% | 95.9% |
| 9 | Hidalgo County, New Mexico | $65,058 | 3.6% | 99.4% |
| 10 | Sierra County, New Mexico | $10,274 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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