Commodity subsidies in Kansas totaled $514 million in 2017
Congressional Districts in Kansas Receiving Commodity Payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $292,902,521 | 57.0% | 57.0% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kansas (Rep. Steve Watkins) | $32,551,406 | 6.3% | 63.3% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $19,347,939 | 3.8% | 67.1% |
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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