Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) in Louisiana
WHIP payments by practice class in Louisiana
- Farm, Ranch & Land Management
- Structures, Equipment & Facilities
Contracts
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WHIP payments by practice suite in Louisiana
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WHIP payments by contract size in Louisiana, 2004-2015
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Most commonly used enhancement practices for WHIP contracts in Louisiana
WHIP impacts on resource concerns in Louisiana, 2004-2015
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WHIP payments by county in Louisiana, 2004-2015
| Rank | County | Payments |
|---|
| 1 | Beauregard Parish, Louisiana | $635,326 |
| 2 | Washington Parish, Louisiana | $635,118 |
| 3 | Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana | $623,422 |
| 4 | Vermilion Parish, Louisiana | $482,098 |
| 5 | Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | $441,969 |
| 6 | Evangeline Parish, Louisiana | $417,694 |
| 7 | Allen Parish, Louisiana | $411,420 |
| 8 | Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana | $298,172 |
| 9 | Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana | $279,899 |
| 10 | Rapides Parish, Louisiana | $164,135 |
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USDA Census of Agriculture Data for Louisiana, 2012
Land in Louisiana, 2012
| Land type | Acres |
|---|
| Number of Farms: | 28,093 |
| Total Acres in Farms: | 7,900,864 |
| Cropland Acres: | 4,275,637 |
| Permanent pasture and rangeland: | 1,738,667 |
| Woodland Acres: | 1,255,635 |
| Farmsteads, homes, buildings, facilities, ponds, roads, wasteland, etc. Acres: | 630,925 |
Livestock in Louisiana, 2012
| Livestock | Number of Animals |
|---|
| Broilers and other meat-type chickens sold | 151,933,586 |
| Layers inventory | 1,910,683 |
| Cattle and calves inventory | 788,967 |
| Sheep and lambs inventory | 9,843 |
| Hogs and pigs inventory | 6,806 |
Crops in Louisiana, 2012
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