Commodity subsidies in Cook County, Illinois totaled $9.1 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment Program | $2,025,244 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $1,724,347 |
| Loan Deficiency | $1,248,282 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $901,965 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $875,172 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $794,202 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $555,248 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $373,443 |
| Deficiency Payment | $158,416 |
| Oilseed Program | $134,565 |
| Market Gains | $107,623 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $58,735 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $51,001 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $39,376 |
| CCC Organic Programs | $38,225 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $11,707 |
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