### Question
How does the law define direct payment?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 8751*, **direct payment** is defined as:

> a direct payment made to producers on a farm under section 8753 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8751*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 113-AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PEANUTS**

