Wheat Subsidies in Kentucky totaled $409 million from 1995-2020‡.
Congressional Districts in Kentucky Receiving wheat subsidies, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | District | Wheat Subsidies 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $222,177,132 | 54.3% | 54.3% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $47,364,038 | 11.6% | 65.9% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $8,319,651 | 2.0% | 67.9% |
| 4 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $4,969,097 | 1.2% | 69.1% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $3,150,810 | 0.8% | 69.9% |
| 6 | 3rd District of Kenucky (Rep. John Yarmuth) | $416,581 | 0.1% | 70.0% |
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.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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