Tobacco Subsidies in South Carolina totaled $141 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in tobacco subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Tobacco Transition Payment - Flue Cured, Producer | $116,771,162 |
| Tobacco Loss Assistance - Fue-cured | $20,359,901 |
| Tobacco Payment Program - Flue Cured | $3,912,130 |
| Tobacco Transition Payment - Flue Cured, Quota | $2,605 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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