Program Breakdown — Mellette County

Mellette County, South Dakota received $14.3M in total farm subsidies (2024).

Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) $4,864

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) $105,789

Disaster Payments $3.2M

Crop Insurance Subsidies $5.5M

Total $14.3M

Top Recipients — Mellette County (286 total)

Businesses shown by full name; individuals shown by initials (FOIA/EWG data).

1. Heim Ranch LLC — Wood, SD 57585

$250,004

2. D.D.S. — White River, SD 57579

$89,512

3. W.E.A. — White River, SD 57579

$89,300

4. J.K. — Wood, SD 57585

$81,935

5. B.K. — White River, SD 57579

$78,576

6. H.B. — White River, SD 57579

$72,735

7. L.B. — Parmelee, SD 57566

$71,395

8. South Tj Ranch LLC — White River, SD 57579

$61,193

9. W.R.B. — White River, SD 57579

$59,739

10. C.A.S. — Wood, SD 57585

$52,599

11. C.J.R. — Wood, SD 57585

$52,370

12. Rasmussen-lehman 33 Ranch LLC — Belvidere, SD 57521

$51,750

13. J.B. — Gregory, SD 57533

$51,513

14. Jake Ring & Sons Inc — Norris, SD 57560

$45,269

15. S.A. — White River, SD 57579

$44,326

16. 3 - Q Cattle Company — White River, SD 57579

$43,159

17. E.G.H. — White River, SD 57579

$42,972

18. R.F. — Belvidere, SD 57521

$42,611

19. E.J.I. — White River, SD 57579

$41,944

20. Steerhead Land & Livestock Management — Belvidere, SD 57521

$40,517

USDA Subsidy Payments in Mellette County, South Dakota

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