Iowa Farm Subsidy Payments
Iowa received $23.9B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 2,714,815 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $472.26 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 1.9% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM
- $4,581M
- CROP INSURANCE
- $2,026M
- PRICE LOSS COVERAGE
- $627M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,002M | $624.12 |
| FY2024 | $1,020M | $318.04 |
| FY2023 | $1,317M | $410.51 |
| FY2022 | $2,250M | $703.19 |
| FY2021 | $2,960M | $925.59 |
| FY2020 | $2,188M | $685.61 |
| FY2019 | $1,891M | $598.56 |
| FY2018 | $1,129M | $358.58 |
| FY2017 | $1,378M | $438.19 |
| FY2016 | $1,812M | $578.28 |
| FY2015 | $1,095M | $350.64 |
| FY2014 | $912M | $293.07 |
| FY2013 | $807M | $260.93 |
| FY2012 | $916M | $297.74 |
| FY2011 | $1,009M | $329.12 |
| FY2010 | $1,171M | $383.92 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | ELMA | $7,294,527,138 | 43,135 |
| IA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES | DES MOINES | $4,145,421,575 | 126 |
| FARMERS MUTUAL HAIL INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA | WEST DES MOINES | $997,592,347 | 190 |
| JOHN DEERE INSURANCE COMPANY | JOHNSTON | $238,423,305 | 37 |
| CENTER FRESH EGG FARM L.L.P. | SIOUX CENTER | $96,132,446 | 16 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | SAC CITY | $62,077,662 | 34,216 |
| REMBRANDT ENTERPRISE | REMBRANDT | $16,830,951 | 13 |
| NATIONAL AFFORDABLE | CLIVE | $15,643,679 | 122 |
| SUNRISE FARMS | HARRIS | $13,256,666 | 9 |
| CENTER FRESH EGG FARM | SIOUX CENTER | $11,814,778 | 4 |
| RD PRESERVATION III, L.L.L.P. | SPENCER | $8,351,689 | 39 |
| HILLSHIRE BRANDS CO | STORM LAKE | $7,128,004 | 15 |
| FARMERS MUTUAL HAIL | WEST DES MOINES | $5,757,741 | 39 |
| SARA LEE FOODS | STORM LAKE | $5,367,200 | 9 |
| CENTRUM VALLEY FARMS | GALT | $5,161,359 | 4 |
| RD GN LLLP | CLIVE | $4,407,729 | 16 |
| CARROLL | SPENCER | $3,978,521 | 15 |
| CENTER FRESH GROUP | SIOUX CENTER | $3,829,159 | 8 |
| CANDLERIDGE VII LLC | SPENCER | $3,243,646 | 19 |
| GREENWAY OF | WEST DES MOINES | $3,139,584 | 21 |
How much did Iowa receive in USDA farm subsidies?
Iowa received $23.9 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 1.9% of the national total across 2,714,815 payment records. That averages $472.26 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Iowa?
Iowa averaged $472.26 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in Iowa receives the most farm subsidies?
Polk County leads Iowa with $4,512M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all Iowa counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in Iowa?
The largest USDA farm program in Iowa is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $6,528M. Browse all programs →