Margin Protection Program payments in Walthall County, Mississippi totaled $90,099 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Walthall County, Mississippi Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $100,749 | 16.8% | 16.8% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $55,282 | 9.2% | 26.1% |
| 3 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $29,073 | 4.9% | 30.9% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $3,878 | 0.6% | 31.6% |
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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