Commodity subsidies in Kentucky totaled $503 million in 2020
Congressional Districts in Kentucky Receiving Commodity Payments, 2020
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2020 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $145,682,013 | 29.0% | 29.0% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $13,349,090 | 2.7% | 31.6% |
| 3 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $11,942,417 | 2.4% | 34.0% |
| 4 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $5,503,644 | 1.1% | 35.1% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $4,933,200 | 1.0% | 36.1% |
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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