Commodity subsidies in Ashley County, Arkansas totaled $278 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Ashley County, Arkansas Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $6,750,971,033 | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $256,886,246 | 2.0% | 54.7% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $9,887,677 | 0.1% | 54.8% |
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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