Commodity subsidies in Iowa totaled $85.0 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Iowa Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $24,588,842 | 28.9% | 28.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $22,604,968 | 26.6% | 55.5% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $3,276,706 | 3.9% | 59.4% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $1,993,864 | 2.3% | 61.7% |
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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