Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Lafayette County, Missouri totaled $781,939 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lafayette County, Missouri Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $26,115,465 | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| 2 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $15,139,950 | 10.9% | 29.8% |
| 3 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $10,194,030 | 7.4% | 37.2% |
| 4 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $9,454,047 | 6.8% | 44.0% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $1,797,935 | 1.3% | 45.3% |
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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