Flax Subsidies in Illinois totaled $6,029 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Illinois Receiving flax subsidies, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Flax Subsidies 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercer County, Illinois | $3,416 | 56.7% | 56.7% |
| 2 | DeKalb County, Illinois | $1,766 | 29.3% | 86.0% |
| 3 | Peoria County, Illinois | $240 | 4.0% | 89.9% |
| 4 | Stark County, Illinois | $240 | 4.0% | 93.9% |
| 5 | Woodford County, Illinois | $233 | 3.9% | 97.8% |
| 6 | Coles County, Illinois | $72 | 1.2% | 99.0% |
| 7 | Bureau County, Illinois | $62 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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