Commodity subsidies in Utah totaled $8.2 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Utah Receiving Commodity Payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Utah (Rep. Chris Stewart) | $1,705,763 | 20.9% | 20.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Utah (Rep. Rob Bishop) | $1,291,212 | 15.8% | 36.7% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Utah (Rep. John Curtis) | $802,577 | 9.8% | 46.5% |
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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