Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Puerto Rico totaled $5.6 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,174,477 | 38.9% | 38.9% |
| 2 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,045,699 | 18.7% | 57.6% |
| 3 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $650,177 | 11.6% | 69.3% |
| 4 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $465,908 | 8.3% | 77.6% |
| 5 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $390,028 | 7.0% | 84.6% |
| 6 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $389,166 | 7.0% | 91.5% |
| 7 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $364,843 | 6.5% | 98.1% |
| 8 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $107,676 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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