Livestock Disaster / Emergency payments in Illinois totaled $43,030 in 2019
Counties in Illinois Receiving Livestock Disaster / Emergency payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Livestock Disaster / Emergency 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McHenry County, Illinois | $30,133 | 70.0% | 70.0% |
| 2 | Adams County, Illinois | $4,408 | 10.2% | 80.3% |
| 3 | Cumberland County, Illinois | $3,686 | 8.6% | 88.8% |
| 4 | Peoria County, Illinois | $1,778 | 4.1% | 93.0% |
| 5 | La Salle County, Illinois | $1,430 | 3.3% | 96.3% |
| 6 | Macoupin County, Illinois | $870 | 2.0% | 98.3% |
| 7 | Iroquois County, Illinois | $725 | 1.7% | 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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