Dairy Programs payments in Butler County, Iowa totaled $2.7 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Butler County, Iowa Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $109,792,162 | 41.4% | 41.4% |
| 2 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $43,545,954 | 16.4% | 57.8% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $8,647,956 | 3.3% | 61.1% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $433,429 | 0.2% | 61.2% |
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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