Direct Payment Program payments in Wheeler County, Georgia totaled $2.9 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Upland Cotton | $1,339,980 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $770,857 |
| Direct Payment - Corn | $409,071 |
| Direct Payment - Peanuts | $245,788 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $132,464 |
| Direct Payment - Soybeans | $25,752 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $14,798 |
| Direct Payment - Barley | $1,465 |
| Direct Payment - Sunflower | $1,188 |
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