Commodity subsidies in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico totaled $8.6 million in 2023
Counties in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $8,644,207 | 49.8% | 49.8% |
| 2 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,359,598 | 13.6% | 63.4% |
| 3 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,089,143 | 12.0% | 75.4% |
| 4 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,422,329 | 8.2% | 83.6% |
| 5 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,110,196 | 6.4% | 90.0% |
| 6 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $625,688 | 3.6% | 93.6% |
| 7 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $540,301 | 3.1% | 96.7% |
| 8 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $444,269 | 2.6% | 99.3% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $120,363 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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