Total Market Facilitation Program payments in Alexander County, Illinois totaled $3.3 million from 2018-2020‡.
Programs included in Total Market Facilitation Program payments
| Program | Total Payments 2018-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Market Facilitation Program - Non-specified commodity crops | $1,969,012 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Soybeans | $1,302,841 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Sorghum | $16,204 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Wheat | $5,444 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Corn | $4,451 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Specialty Crops | $1,200 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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