Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Minnesota totaled $61.4 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Minnesota Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of Minnesota (Rep. Collin Peterson) | $10,222,242 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Minnesota (Rep. Jim Hagedorn) | $5,011,804 | 8.2% | 24.8% |
| 3 | 8th District of Minnesota (Rep. Pete Stauber) | $1,808,856 | 2.9% | 27.8% |
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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