Commodity subsidies in Indiana totaled $219 million in 2012
Congressional Districts in Indiana Receiving Commodity Payments, 2012
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $25,851,957 | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| 2 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $24,835,418 | 11.3% | 23.1% |
| 3 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $18,035,268 | 8.2% | 31.3% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Indiana (Rep. Jim Banks) | $7,234,539 | 3.3% | 34.6% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $5,290,452 | 2.4% | 37.0% |
| 6 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $2,743,172 | 1.3% | 38.3% |
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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