Oilseed Program payments in Holmes County, Mississippi totaled $265,038 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Holmes County, Mississippi Receiving Oilseed Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Oilseed Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $20,737,504 | 77.2% | 77.2% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $3,471,458 | 12.9% | 90.2% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $41,535 | 0.2% | 90.3% |
| 4 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $19,259 | 0.1% | 90.4% |
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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