Conservation payments in 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) totaled $1.1 billion from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Conservation Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Conservation Reserve Program | $1,106,987,663 |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program | $5,511,359 |
| Miscellaneous Conservation Programs | $1,288,805 |
| Wetlands Reserve Program | $657,253 |
| Grasslands Reserve Program | $274,085 |
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