Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) in Lafayette County, Missouri totaled $6.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lafayette County, Missouri Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $375,105,921 | 54.3% | 54.3% |
| 2 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $85,802,624 | 12.4% | 66.8% |
| 3 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $46,179,906 | 6.7% | 73.4% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $2,015,352 | 0.3% | 73.7% |
| 5 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $1,453,239 | 0.2% | 73.9% |
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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