Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Alabama totaled $2.5 million in 2023
Counties in Alabama Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hale County, Alabama | $1,422,312 | 57.1% | 57.1% |
| 2 | Dallas County, Alabama | $955,906 | 38.4% | 95.4% |
| 3 | Lauderdale County, Alabama | $75,756 | 3.0% | 98.5% |
| 4 | Elmore County, Alabama | $11,763 | 0.5% | 98.9% |
| 5 | Saint Clair County, Alabama | $10,770 | 0.4% | 99.4% |
| 6 | Tallapoosa County, Alabama | $5,496 | 0.2% | 99.6% |
| 7 | Franklin County, Alabama | $5,347 | 0.2% | 99.8% |
| 8 | Limestone County, Alabama | $3,288 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 9 | Choctaw County, Alabama | $720 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 10 | Colbert County, Alabama | $588 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Washington County, Alabama | $163 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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