Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) in Torrance County, New Mexico totaled $28,762 in 2023
Counties in Torrance County, New Mexico Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $28,762 | 43.2% | 43.2% |
| 2 | Curry County, New Mexico | $21,895 | 32.9% | 76.1% |
| 3 | Lea County, New Mexico | $6,792 | 10.2% | 86.3% |
| 4 | Union County, New Mexico | $4,886 | 7.3% | 93.7% |
| 5 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $2,606 | 3.9% | 97.6% |
| 6 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $862 | 1.3% | 98.9% |
| 7 | Sierra County, New Mexico | $754 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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