Commodity subsidies in Mississippi totaled $19.4 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Mississippi Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $12,445,244 | 64.3% | 64.3% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $2,054,707 | 10.6% | 74.9% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $492,717 | 2.5% | 77.4% |
| 4 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $231,295 | 1.2% | 78.6% |
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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