Direct Payment Program payments in Louisiana totaled $109,227 in 2017
Counties in Louisiana Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Davis, Louisiana | $45,210 | 41.4% | 41.4% |
| 2 | Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana | $27,900 | 25.5% | 66.9% |
| 3 | Franklin Parish, Louisiana | $14,117 | 12.9% | 79.9% |
| 4 | Madison Parish, Louisiana | $10,894 | 10.0% | 89.8% |
| 5 | Allen Parish, Louisiana | $4,248 | 3.9% | 93.7% |
| 6 | Iberville Parish, Louisiana | $3,133 | 2.9% | 96.6% |
| 7 | Caldwell Parish, Louisiana | $2,566 | 2.3% | 98.9% |
| 8 | Vermilion Parish, Louisiana | $715 | 0.7% | 99.6% |
| 9 | Richland Parish, Louisiana | $444 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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