Direct Payment Program payments in Shelby County, Illinois totaled $67.5 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Corn | $44,799,259 |
| Direct Payment - Soybeans | $16,875,990 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $5,804,000 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $41,120 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $2,041 |
| Direct Payment - Sunflower | $295 |
| Direct Payment - Barley | $105 |
| Direct Payment - Late Fees | $-500 |
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