Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Illinois totaled $43,357 in 2019
Counties in Illinois Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schuyler County, Illinois | $10,798 | 24.9% | 24.9% |
| 2 | Johnson County, Illinois | $7,709 | 17.8% | 42.7% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Illinois | $6,652 | 15.3% | 58.0% |
| 4 | Greene County, Illinois | $5,538 | 12.8% | 70.8% |
| 5 | Carroll County, Illinois | $5,407 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| 6 | McDonough County, Illinois | $2,434 | 5.6% | 88.9% |
| 7 | White County, Illinois | $2,048 | 4.7% | 93.6% |
| 8 | Iroquois County, Illinois | $1,453 | 3.4% | 97.0% |
| 9 | Pope County, Illinois | $516 | 1.2% | 98.2% |
| 10 | Massac County, Illinois | $502 | 1.2% | 99.3% |
| 11 | Knox County, Illinois | $300 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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