Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Benton County, Minnesota totaled $2,565 in 2021
Counties in Benton County, Minnesota Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renville County, Minnesota | $94,590 | 43.2% | 43.2% |
| 2 | Steele County, Minnesota | $28,955 | 13.2% | 56.5% |
| 3 | Wadena County, Minnesota | $27,764 | 12.7% | 69.1% |
| 4 | Roseau County, Minnesota | $14,265 | 6.5% | 75.7% |
| 5 | Sibley County, Minnesota | $13,846 | 6.3% | 82.0% |
| 6 | Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota | $8,811 | 4.0% | 86.0% |
| 7 | Goodhue County, Minnesota | $8,244 | 3.8% | 89.8% |
| 8 | Becker County, Minnesota | $5,975 | 2.7% | 92.5% |
| 9 | Redwood County, Minnesota | $4,461 | 2.0% | 94.6% |
| 10 | Lincoln County, Minnesota | $3,998 | 1.8% | 96.4% |
| 11 | Benton County, Minnesota | $2,565 | 1.2% | 97.6% |
| 12 | Mower County, Minnesota | $2,251 | 1.0% | 98.6% |
| 13 | Fillmore County, Minnesota | $1,278 | 0.6% | 99.2% |
| 14 | Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota | $1,077 | 0.5% | 99.7% |
| 15 | Todd County, Minnesota | $348 | 0.2% | 99.8% |
| 16 | Stearns County, Minnesota | $204 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 17 | Kanabec County, Minnesota | $154 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 18 | Rice County, Minnesota | $41 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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