Of the allocated amount, dairy farmers have received $1.3 billion or 19% of the designated amount, which has been distributed to 22,642 farms (66% of all U.S. dairies). Leading the way in dairy aid has been Wisconsin, which received $263 million for 5,665 dairies. Following was California with $196 million (941 farms) and New York with $128 million (2,492 farms).
Beyond dairy
When all commodities are considered, Iowa ($714 million) has received the most funding followed by Nebraska ($509 million) and Minnesota ($443 million). Cattle producers received the most aid at $3 billion.
Dairy followed with the aforementioned $1.3 billion in support. Corn received $1.25 billion to round out the commodities given more than a billion dollars in support. After that, hogs ($442 million) and soybeans ($356 million) rounded out the top five.
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications through August 28, 2020. Producers whose applications have been approved received 80% of their maximum total payment. The remaining portion, not to exceed the payment limit, will be paid at a later date as funds remain available.
