Sorghum Subsidies in Austin County, Texas totaled $4.5 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in sorghum subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $1,088,843 |
| Production Flexibility - Sorghum | $960,871 |
| Price Loss Coverage - Sorghum | $629,097 |
| Market Loss Assistance - Sorghum | $511,314 |
| Loan Deficiency - Sorghum | $253,373 |
| Counter Cyclical Payment - Sorghum | $169,609 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Sorghum | $90,277 |
| Deficiency - Sorghum | $74,123 |
| Advance Deficiency - Sorghum | $28,385 |
| Market Gains - Sorghum | $6,237 |
| Commodity Certificates - Sorghum | $613 |
| Loan Def. Refund - Sorghum | $-158 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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