Direct Payment Program payments in Kern County, California totaled $128 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Upland Cotton | $114,563,396 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $9,370,698 |
| Direct Payment - Corn | $1,526,475 |
| Direct Payment - Rice | $1,422,645 |
| Direct Payment - Barley | $1,175,869 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $331,437 |
| Direct Payment - Safflower | $51,869 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $2,826 |
| Direct Payment - Late Fees | $-12,200 |
| Direct Payment Program Limitation | $-18,509 |
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