Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Roseau County, Minnesota totaled $1.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Roseau County, Minnesota Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of Minnesota (Rep. Collin Peterson) | $13,778,355 | 31.6% | 31.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Minnesota (Rep. Jim Hagedorn) | $4,527,857 | 10.4% | 42.0% |
| 3 | 8th District of Minnesota (Rep. Pete Stauber) | $2,228,241 | 5.1% | 47.1% |
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.
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