Conservation payments in South Dakota totaled $2.0 billion from 1995-2020‡.
Programs included in Subtotal, Conservation Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2020‡ |
|---|---|
| Conservation Reserve Program | $1,851,974,902 |
| Env. Quality Incentive Program | $93,105,804 |
| Grasslands Reserve Program | $13,348,177 |
| Total Conservation Security Program | $12,520,416 |
| Wetlands Reserve Program | $10,540,984 |
| Agricultural Conservation Program | $4,419,973 |
| Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) | $2,133,429 |
| Water Bank Program | $1,560,910 |
| Misc. Conservation Payments | $424,812 |
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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