Total Direct Payments in Thomas County, Kansas totaled $87.5 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in Total Direct Payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $42,329,961 |
| Direct Payment - Corn | $32,528,403 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $10,577,613 |
| Direct Payment - Soybeans | $1,097,280 |
| Direct Payment - Sunflower | $548,545 |
| Direct Payment - Barley | $402,726 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $16,041 |
| Direct Payment - Late Fees | $-1,800 |
| Direct Payment Program Limitation | $-6,087 |
| Direct Payment Violation - Corn | $-9,138 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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