Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in the United States totaled $137,586 in 2023
Counties in the United States Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuming County, Nebraska | $74,088 | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| 2 | Clay County, Iowa | $28,296 | 20.6% | 74.4% |
| 3 | Nelson County, Kentucky | $13,662 | 9.9% | 84.3% |
| 4 | Union County, Iowa | $12,009 | 8.7% | 93.1% |
| 5 | Whiteside County, Illinois | $3,834 | 2.8% | 95.9% |
| 6 | Wheeler County, Nebraska | $2,160 | 1.6% | 97.4% |
| 7 | Rock County, Wisconsin | $1,971 | 1.4% | 98.9% |
| 8 | Johnston County, North Carolina | $1,566 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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