Commodity subsidies in Kansas totaled $428 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Kansas Receiving Commodity Payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $260,915,571 | 60.9% | 60.9% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kansas (Rep. Steve Watkins) | $31,467,145 | 7.3% | 68.3% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $24,584,289 | 5.7% | 74.0% |
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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