Sorghum Subsidies in West Virginia totaled $142,267 from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in sorghum subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $54,740 |
| Production Flexibility - Sorghum | $36,844 |
| Market Loss Assistance - Sorghum | $19,394 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage County - Sorghum | $15,638 |
| Counter Cyclical Payment - Sorghum | $8,772 |
| Deficiency - Sorghum | $2,651 |
| Price Loss Coverage - Sorghum | $2,242 |
| Loan Deficiency - Sorghum | $1,270 |
| Advance Deficiency - Sorghum | $683 |
| Market Gains - Sorghum | $33 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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