§1445i Multiyear Set-aside Contracts for 1986 Through 1990 Crops of Wheat, Feed Grains, Upland Cotton, and Rice

Summary

The Secretary of Agriculture may make multi-year set-aside agreements that cannot go past the 1990 crops. These agreements can only be part of the programs for the 1986 through 1990 crops of wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice. Only farmers who take part in one or more of those programs can sign. Farmers who agree must plant the set-aside acres with self-sustaining vegetation that protects soil, helps water quality, supports wildlife, and keeps the land attractive. Grazing is not allowed on those acres unless the President declares a major disaster in the area and the Secretary finds grazing is needed. Farmers must follow state and local weed-control rules. The Secretary will help pay part of the cost to establish the vegetation when a multi-year agreement is made. The Secretary can make whatever rules are needed to run the program. The Commodity Credit Corporation will carry out the program.