Direct Payment Program payments in Mercer County, Illinois totaled $54.9 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Corn | $44,898,396 |
| Direct Payment - Soybeans | $9,386,147 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $612,234 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $24,496 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $5,699 |
| Direct Payment - Flax | $3,416 |
| Direct Payment Program Limitation | $-481 |
| Direct Payment - Late Fees | $-600 |
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