Direct Payment Program payments in Lea County, New Mexico totaled $13.5 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Upland Cotton | $5,917,918 |
| Direct Payment - Peanuts | $3,346,464 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $2,021,756 |
| Direct Payment - Corn | $1,350,703 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $828,171 |
| Direct Payment - Sunflower | $4,324 |
| Direct Payment - Oats | $2,945 |
| Direct Payment - Barley | $2,511 |
| Direct Payment - Late Fees | $-1,200 |
| Direct Payment Program Limitation | $-12,974 |
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