Wheat Subsidies in Putnam County, West Virginia totaled $71,711 from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in wheat subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Production Flexibility - Wheat | $37,119 |
| Market Loss Assistance - Wheat | $18,401 |
| Market Gains - Wheat | $6,366 |
| Loan Deficiency - Wheat | $4,295 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $3,403 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage County - Wheat | $1,088 |
| Deficiency - Wheat | $1,039 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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