Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Lincoln County, Nebraska totaled $61.7 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lincoln County, Nebraska Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Nebraska (Rep. Adrian Smith) | $797,652,751 | 91.9% | 91.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Nebraska (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry) | $9,925,683 | 1.1% | 93.0% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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