Livestock Subsidies in Mercer County, Illinois totaled $1.9 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in livestock subsidies
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Market Facilitation Program - Dairy and Hogs | $657,730 |
| Livestock Compensation Program | $355,642 |
| Market Facilitation Program - Hogs | $334,464 |
| Small Hog Operation | $280,192 |
| Livestock Forage Disaster Program | $219,953 |
| Livestock Emergency Assistance Program | $2,238 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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