Direct Payment Program payments in Clay County, Illinois totaled $31.9 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Corn | $16,234,417 |
| Direct Payment - Soybeans | $8,503,928 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $6,151,119 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $1,009,102 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $477 |
| Direct Payment - Sunflower | $114 |
| Direct Payment - Barley | $34 |
| Direct Payment - Late Fees | $-900 |
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