Commodity subsidies in Arkansas totaled $24.5 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Arkansas Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $12,047,988 | 49.1% | 49.1% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $1,433,638 | 5.8% | 55.0% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $201,079 | 0.8% | 55.8% |
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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