Direct Payment Program payments in Hidalgo County, Texas totaled $54.6 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Direct Payment Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment - Upland Cotton | $36,286,992 |
| Direct Payment - Sorghum | $11,104,072 |
| Direct Payment - Corn | $6,916,608 |
| Direct Payment - Peanuts | $285,556 |
| Direct Payment - Soybeans | $27,499 |
| Direct Payment - Sunflower | $4,181 |
| Direct Payment - Wheat | $1,734 |
| Direct Payment - Late Fees | $-19,700 |
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