How much did farmers in Jal receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?
Of the nine subsidies provided, the largest was for Deep Wells Ranch, Inc., which received $23,431 for the claim of Web-Based NAP .
The smallest subsidy provided to a Jal farmer was $323 to Delbert Melby.
There were two less subsidies in 2021 than the year before, when there were 11.
The total value of the subsidies fell by $109,631 from the previous year.
Overall, four farmers received financial aid in the city.
Kimberly Amadeo of The Balance said farmer subsidies "help high-income corporations, not poor rural farmers. Most of the money goes toward large agribusinesses."
USDA data analyzed by the Cato Institute found that "farmers (on net) have derived almost 40% of their income directly from the U.S. government” in recent years.
The U.S. has provided farm subsidies since the Great Depression to assist farmers who weather price fluctuations and disasters to help maintain consistent farming across the country.
| Farmer | $ Received | Reason for Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Wells Ranch, Inc. | $23,431 | Web-Based NAP |
| R & S Ranching, LLC | $16,418 | Livestock Forage Disaster Program |
| Silvio Cervantes | $15,262 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| R & S Ranching, LLC | $13,634 | Web-Based NAP |
| Deep Wells Ranch, Inc. | $11,618 | Livestock Forage Disaster Program |
| Deep Wells Ranch, Inc. | $6,422 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| R & S Ranching, LLC | $4,808 | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 3 - Livestock and Poultry |
| Delbert Melby | $3,319 | Conservation Reserve Program Payment - Annual Rental |
| Delbert Melby | $323 | Price Loss Coverage Program |
| Total subsidies | $95,235 | - |