Commodity subsidies in Missouri totaled $36.7 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Missouri Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $6,112,918 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| 2 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $6,110,165 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| 3 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $2,092,000 | 5.7% | 39.1% |
| 4 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $1,382,666 | 3.8% | 42.8% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $233,597 | 0.6% | 43.5% |
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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