Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Iowa NRCS totaled $0 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Iowa NRCS Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $962,138 | 25.2% | 25.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $319,147 | 8.4% | 33.6% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $274,085 | 7.2% | 40.8% |
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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