Farmers in Illinois and Iowa are projected to receive the most trade aid from USDA’s Market Facilitation Program.
Politico says Illinois growers are in line for $597 million in direct payments, and producers in Iowa should receive around $578 million.
The two states pace the country in corn and soybean production.
Payments in Minnesota, Indiana and Nebraska are also expected to be above $300 million. The five combined states make up 45 percent of the first round of trade assistance.
