Direct Payment Program payments in Merced County, California totaled $79.5 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Upland Cotton | $45,247,293 |
| Direct Payment - Corn | $12,569,060 |
| Direct Payment - Rice | $12,143,863 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $8,318,513 |
| Direct Payment - Barley | $832,341 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $254,103 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $120,192 |
| Direct Payment - Safflower | $1,529 |
| Direct Payment - Late Fees | $-11,900 |
| Direct Payment Program Limitation | $-16,704 |
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