The CSPC also played an important role in the program to improve yields: it is estimated that between 1971 and 1983 57% of all payments by the CSPC were made in conjunction with the program to improve cotton production. As for the funding of the CSPC, between 1971 and 1983, virtually all income to the CSPC derived from rebates paid by Cotontchad into the system.
The Commodity Support Program Committee (CSPC) played a crucial role in boosting cotton yields: it is estimated that over a period of 12 years (1971-1983), 57% of all payments made by the CSPC were linked to the program aimed at improving cotton production.  Funding for the CSPC came primarily from rebates paid by Cotontchad into the system between 1971 and 1983.