7 USC 8751 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 8751.

Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)

Base acres for peanuts

(A)

In general

(B)

Covered commodities

(2)

Counter-cyclical payment

(3)

Direct payment

(4)

Effective price

(5)

Payment acres

The term “payment acres” means, in the case of direct payments and counter-cyclical payments—

(A)

except as provided in subparagraph (B), 85 percent of the base acres of peanuts on a farm on which direct payments or counter-cyclical payments are made; and

(B)

in the case of direct payments for each of the 2009 through 2011 crop years, 83.3 percent of the base acres for peanuts on a farm on which direct payments are made.

(6)

Payment yield

(7)

Producer

(A)

In general

(B)

Hybrid seed

In determining whether a grower of hybrid seed is a producer, the Secretary shall—

(i)

not take into consideration the existence of a hybrid seed contract; and

(ii)

ensure that program requirements do not adversely affect the ability of the grower to receive a payment under this subchapter.

(8)

State

The term “State” means—

(A)

a State;

(B)

the District of Columbia;

(C)

the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and

(D)

any other territory or possession of the United States.

(9)

Target price

(10)

United States

(Pub. L. 110–234, title I, § 1301, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 966; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title I, § 1301, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1695.)

cite as: 7 USC 8751