Commodity subsidies in Nebraska totaled $498 million in 2021
Congressional Districts in Nebraska Receiving Commodity Payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Nebraska (Rep. Adrian Smith) | $314,723,079 | 63.2% | 63.2% |
| 2 | 1st District of Nebraska (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry) | $40,039,305 | 8.0% | 71.2% |
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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