Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Minnesota totaled $215,116 in 2017
Counties in Minnesota Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock County, Minnesota | $133,717 | 62.2% | 62.2% |
| 2 | Nobles County, Minnesota | $40,847 | 19.0% | 81.1% |
| 3 | Waseca County, Minnesota | $10,171 | 4.7% | 85.9% |
| 4 | Steele County, Minnesota | $8,266 | 3.8% | 89.7% |
| 5 | Cottonwood County, Minnesota | $5,275 | 2.5% | 92.2% |
| 6 | Roseau County, Minnesota | $4,050 | 1.9% | 94.1% |
| 7 | Swift County, Minnesota | $3,930 | 1.8% | 95.9% |
| 8 | Sibley County, Minnesota | $3,156 | 1.5% | 97.3% |
| 9 | McLeod County, Minnesota | $2,856 | 1.3% | 98.7% |
| 10 | Stearns County, Minnesota | $2,085 | 1.0% | 99.6% |
| 11 | Mower County, Minnesota | $763 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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