Commodity subsidies in Menard County, Illinois totaled $154 million from 1995-2021.
Programs included in Total Commodity Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2021 |
|---|---|
| Direct Payment Program | $34,183,997 |
| Loan Deficiency | $28,868,269 |
| Production Flexibility Program | $21,579,197 |
| Market Facilitation Program (MFP) | $17,698,023 |
| Market Loss Assistance Program | $11,359,180 |
| Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program | $10,982,166 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 2 | $7,878,523 |
| Counter Cyclical Program | $6,358,596 |
| Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) | $3,618,123 |
| Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - Round 1 | $3,048,040 |
| Market Gains | $2,634,026 |
| Deficiency Payment | $2,548,742 |
| Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) | $1,709,663 |
| Oilseed Program | $1,495,416 |
| Commodity Certificates | $130,971 |
| Miscellaneous Farm Programs | $96,585 |
| Dairy Programs | $26,270 |
| Lamb Meat Adjustment Program | $4,372 |
| Wool and Mohair Programs | $2,927 |
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