Nebraska Farm Subsidy Payments
Nebraska received $14.1B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 1,484,916 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $455.65 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 1.1% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- PRICE LOSS COVERAGE
- $1,129M
- CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM
- $1,048M
- CROP INSURANCE
- $581M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,491M | $753.85 |
| FY2024 | $550M | $277.85 |
| FY2023 | $744M | $376.29 |
| FY2022 | $1,272M | $646.25 |
| FY2021 | $1,669M | $849.59 |
| FY2020 | $1,093M | $556.96 |
| FY2019 | $1,010M | $522.39 |
| FY2018 | $968M | $502.71 |
| FY2017 | $910M | $474.72 |
| FY2016 | $948M | $497.19 |
| FY2015 | $462M | $244.16 |
| FY2014 | $972M | $517.17 |
| FY2013 | $447M | $239.79 |
| FY2012 | $436M | $234.99 |
| FY2011 | $514M | $279.42 |
| FY2010 | $580M | $317.13 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | YORK | $4,314,789,444 | 31,425 |
| NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | LINCOLN | $2,118,571,714 | 109 |
| WOODMEN OF THE WORLD LIFE INSURANCE | OMAHA | $58,737,490 | 10 |
| NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | LINCOLN | $42,496,488 | 16 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | BEATRICE | $27,844,755 | 14,282 |
| MICHAEL FOODS | WAKEFIELD | $12,809,603 | 10 |
| R W INVESTMENTS | OMAHA | $6,012,260 | 49 |
| C J FARMS GEN PTNR | HOLDREGE | $3,819,816 | 575 |
| ANDERSEN FARMS INC | DAKOTA CITY | $3,758,345 | 459 |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | WINNEBAGO | $3,192,662 | 1,459 |
| JAY INC | OMAHA | $2,908,373 | 23 |
| BLUE VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION INC | FAIRBURY | $2,633,635 | 66 |
| STATE OF NEBRASKA | LINCOLN | $2,576,125 | 50 |
| NIEWOHNER FARMING ENTERPRISE | ALBION | $2,532,623 | 74 |
| SANDAHL FARMS | WAKEFIELD | $2,461,690 | 314 |
| H-R-W FARMING | FRIEND | $2,206,887 | 301 |
| HANCHERA FARMS | DANBURY | $2,187,071 | 128 |
| WEINREIS BROTHERS | SCOTTSBLUFF | $2,177,423 | 83 |
| NORTH PLATTE NRD | GERING | $2,041,106 | 2 |
| SYRACUSE ST APT LLC | NORFOLK | $2,003,844 | 16 |
How much did Nebraska receive in USDA farm subsidies?
Nebraska received $14.1 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 1.1% of the national total across 1,484,916 payment records. That averages $455.65 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Nebraska?
Nebraska averaged $455.65 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in Nebraska receives the most farm subsidies?
Lancaster County leads Nebraska with $2,359M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all Nebraska counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in Nebraska?
The largest USDA farm program in Nebraska is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $3,337M. Browse all programs →