MFP Payment Reductions by Reason

Like all farm subsidies, MFP payment amounts were subject to change if the FSA office determined a producer's true eligibility differed from their application. Reductions could happen both before and after payments were sent, meaning some producers received money they were later expected to pay back.

AGI: Adjusted Gross Income
Chart: Emily Featherston, InvestigateTV Source: USDA data obtained by InvestigateTV via Freedom of Information Act request