How much did USDA pay in farm subsidies in 2012?

In fiscal year 2012 (October 2011 through September 2012), USDA paid $22.6 billion in farm subsidy payments across 981,111 records in 58 states.

Which state received the most farm subsidies in 2012?

Puerto Rico received the most USDA farm subsidy payments in FY2012, totaling $2.0 billion.

FY2012 USDA Farm Subsidy Payments

In fiscal year 2012 (October 2011–September 2012), USDA paid $22.6B across 981,111 records in 58 states.

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Top States in FY2012

Puerto Rico: $2,024M
Texas: $2,007M
California: $1,196M
Minnesota: $1,144M
Illinois: $1,022M
Iowa: $916M
North Carolina: $842M
New York: $771M
Ohio: $760M
Florida: $732M
Georgia: $649M
Missouri: $559M
Kentucky: $537M
Michigan: $503M
Kansas: $495M

Top Programs in FY2012

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: $8,659M
DIRECT AND COUNTER-CYCLICAL PAYMENTS PROGRAM: $3,955M
NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR PUERTO RICO: $1,999M
CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM: $1,857M
CROP INSURANCE: $1,362M
TOBACCO TRANSITION PAYMENT PROGRAM: $954M
RURAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS: $909M
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: $570M
CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: $497M
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM: $415M
MILK INCOME LOSS CONTRACT PROGRAM: $404M
CROP DISASTER PROGRAM: $259M
MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM: $201M
CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM: $172M
LIVESTOCK FORAGE DISASTER PROGRAM: $84M

About FY2012 Farm Subsidies

What is a USDA fiscal year? USDA's fiscal year 2012 ran from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. Payments made during this period are recorded under FY2012.

Are all payment types included? Yes — direct payments, conservation programs, disaster assistance, insurance support, and price support programs are all included for FY2012.