Nebraska's Top USDA Subsidy Recipients

Nebraska ranks among the top ten states for total USDA financial assistance in most years. Its mix of irrigated corn production, dryland wheat and sorghum, and significant cattle ranching creates a diverse payment profile that reflects multiple program types.

Commodity program dominance

ARC and PLC payments for corn, soybeans, and wheat account for the largest share of Nebraska's USDA dollars in most years. The state's massive irrigated acreage in the Platte River Valley — particularly in Hall, Buffalo, and Dawson counties — produces some of the highest per-acre yields in the country, which means large payment histories even when rates are low.

Conservation program presence

Nebraska has significant CRP enrollment in the Sandhills region, where fragile soils make continuous cropping risky and environmental. EQIP is also active, particularly for irrigation efficiency upgrades given the dependence on the Ogallala Aquifer.

Who receives the payments?

Most payments in Nebraska go to farming operations — often family farms structured as LLCs or partnerships. Because of privacy rules, individual farmers are redacted in the data, but corporate and partnership entities are named. Browse Nebraska recipients and filter by state to explore the public record.

County-level breakdown

Nebraska's most payment-heavy counties are in the central and eastern parts of the state, where corn and soybean production is most intensive. Use Nebraska's state page to navigate to county-level detail and program breakdowns.