Conservation Reserve Program payments in Merrick County, Nebraska totaled $2.3 million from 1995-2020‡.
Congressional Districts in Merrick County, Nebraska Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | District | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Nebraska (Rep. Adrian Smith) | $1,264,376,508 | 72.9% | 72.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Nebraska (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry) | $394,132,426 | 22.7% | 95.6% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Nebraska (Rep. Don Bacon) | $9,202,233 | 0.5% | 96.1% |
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.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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