USDA Program Code: 3132 · Ranked #1 of 157 programs
Conservation⚡ Quick Facts
Total Amount
$15.72B
Total Payments
6,291,255
States Served
20
Program Rank
#1 of 157
💡 Key Insight
This program accounts for 10.7% of all farm subsidies, averaging $2K per payment. Peak year: 2025 ($1.81B). Top state: Iowa ($3.15B).
Spending by Year
Top States
| # | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $3.15B |
| 2 | Illinois | $1.46B |
| 3 | Minnesota | $1.17B |
| 4 | South Dakota | $914.0M |
| 5 | Missouri | $867.1M |
| 6 | Texas | $847.3M |
| 7 | Nebraska | $681.6M |
| 8 | Kansas | $668.5M |
| 9 | Washington | $569.6M |
| 10 | Colorado | $535.0M |
| 11 | North Dakota | $533.3M |
| 12 | Ohio | $409.0M |
| 13 | Indiana | $366.8M |
| 14 | Mississippi | $335.4M |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $314.9M |
| 16 | Oregon | $258.9M |
| 17 | Montana | $237.0M |
| 18 | Kentucky | $235.4M |
| 19 | Idaho | $193.9M |
| 20 | Louisiana | $192.7M |
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📊 Why This Data Matters
CRP Annual Rental is ranked #1 out of 157 USDA farm subsidy programs, accounting for 10.7% of all farm subsidy spending from 2017 to 2025. With 6,291,255 individual payments totaling $15.72B, the average payment was $2K. Annual spending ranged from $1.47B to $1.81B.
As a conservation program, this pays farmers to protect environmental resources rather than maximize production. Conservation spending is often debated as either a wise investment in long-term land stewardship or a payment for "not farming" — understanding the actual dollar amounts helps inform that debate.
All data comes from USDA Farm Service Agency payment files (2017–2025). Compare with all 157 programs, explore spending trends, or see programs by category.