Direct Payment Program payments in South Dakota totaled $57,740 in 2017
Counties in South Dakota Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown County, South Dakota | $33,376 | 57.8% | 57.8% |
| 2 | Turner County, South Dakota | $10,671 | 18.5% | 76.3% |
| 3 | Beadle County, South Dakota | $6,504 | 11.3% | 87.5% |
| 4 | Spink County, South Dakota | $2,058 | 3.6% | 91.1% |
| 5 | Minnehaha County, South Dakota | $2,022 | 3.5% | 94.6% |
| 6 | Fall River County, South Dakota | $2,006 | 3.5% | 98.1% |
| 7 | Sully County, South Dakota | $775 | 1.3% | 99.4% |
| 8 | Hand County, South Dakota | $473 | 0.8% | 100.3% |
| 9 | Campbell County, South Dakota | $-145 | -0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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