Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Idaho totaled $1.6 million in 2018
Counties in Idaho Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owyhee County, Idaho | $400,293 | 24.7% | 24.7% |
| 2 | Minidoka County, Idaho | $374,908 | 23.1% | 47.7% |
| 3 | Elmore County, Idaho | $195,167 | 12.0% | 59.8% |
| 4 | Canyon County, Idaho | $162,196 | 10.0% | 69.8% |
| 5 | Cassia County, Idaho | $124,971 | 7.7% | 77.5% |
| 6 | Bannock County, Idaho | $86,328 | 5.3% | 82.8% |
| 7 | Gem County, Idaho | $78,328 | 4.8% | 87.6% |
| 8 | Bingham County, Idaho | $34,145 | 2.1% | 89.7% |
| 9 | Ada County, Idaho | $33,477 | 2.1% | 91.8% |
| 10 | Twin Falls County, Idaho | $28,664 | 1.8% | 93.5% |
| 11 | Payette County, Idaho | $26,467 | 1.6% | 95.2% |
| 12 | Boise County, Idaho | $24,646 | 1.5% | 96.7% |
| 13 | Bear Lake County, Idaho | $23,184 | 1.4% | 98.1% |
| 14 | Lemhi County, Idaho | $15,367 | 0.9% | 99.0% |
| 15 | Adams County, Idaho | $12,921 | 0.8% | 99.8% |
| 16 | Valley County, Idaho | $2,522 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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