Commodity subsidies in Desha County, Arkansas totaled $372 million from 1995-2017.
Congressional Districts in Desha County, Arkansas Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2017
| Rank | District | Subtotal, Farming Subsidies 1995-2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $8,552,410,160 | 82.4% | 82.4% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $694,539,556 | 6.7% | 89.1% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Arkansas (Rep. French Hill) | $264,994,625 | 2.6% | 91.7% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $18,990,080 | 0.2% | 91.9% |
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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