Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) payments in Iowa totaled $139,551 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Iowa Receiving Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $58,059 | 41.6% | 41.6% |
| 2 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $43,740 | 31.3% | 72.9% |
| 3 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $7,265 | 5.2% | 78.2% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $3,139 | 2.2% | 80.4% |
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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