Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Louisiana totaled $20,475 in 2019
Counties in Louisiana Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana | $6,087 | 29.7% | 29.7% |
| 2 | Washington Parish, Louisiana | $3,410 | 16.7% | 46.4% |
| 3 | Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana | $2,580 | 12.6% | 59.0% |
| 4 | Lafourche Parish, Louisiana | $2,243 | 11.0% | 69.9% |
| 5 | Cameron Parish, Louisiana | $1,846 | 9.0% | 79.0% |
| 6 | Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana | $1,726 | 8.4% | 87.4% |
| 7 | Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana | $1,720 | 8.4% | 95.8% |
| 8 | Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | $863 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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