7 USC 8787 - Hard white wheat development program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 8787.

Hard white wheat development program

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Eligible hard white wheat seed

The term “eligible hard white wheat seed” means hard white wheat seed that, as determined by the Secretary, is—

(A)

certified;

(B)

of a variety that is suitable for the State in which the seed will be planted;

(C)

rated at least superior with respect to quality; and

(D)

specifically approved under a seed establishment program established by the State Department of Agriculture and the State Wheat Commission of the 1 or more States in which the seed will be planted.

(2)

Program

(3)

Secretary

(b)

Establishment

(1)

In general

(2)

Payments

(A)

In general

(B)

Acreage limitation

(C)

Payment limitations

Payments to producers on a farm described in subparagraph (A) shall be—

(i)

in an amount that is not less than $0.20 per bushel; and

(ii)

in an amount that is not less than $2.00 per acre for planting eligible hard white wheat seed.

(c)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 110–234, title I, § 1612, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1019; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title I, § 1612, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1747.)

cite as: 7 USC 8787