Conservation payments in Mercer County, Illinois totaled $54.5 million from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in Subtotal, Conservation Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Conservation Reserve Program | $53,961,138 |
| Env. Quality Incentive Program | $186,688 |
| Agricultural Conservation Program | $161,111 |
| Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) | $3,562 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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