Commodity subsidies in Arkansas totaled $398 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Arkansas Receiving Commodity Payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $231,663,086 | 58.2% | 58.2% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $6,375,689 | 1.6% | 59.8% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $24,652 | 0.0% | 59.8% |
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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