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

Summary

The Secretary of Agriculture can make multiyear set-aside contracts that do not extend beyond the 1990 crops. These contracts are only for parts of the programs that applied to the 1986 through 1990 crops of wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice, and only farmers who take part in those programs can sign them. Farmers who sign must plant and keep vegetative cover that lasts for the contract, protects soil, improves water quality, supports wildlife, and adds natural beauty. Grazing is not allowed unless the President declares a major disaster and the Secretary finds grazing is needed because of that disaster. Farmers must follow state and local rules on noxious weeds. The Secretary will share costs with farmers to help establish the cover, can make rules needed to run the contracts, and will carry out the program through the Commodity Credit Corporation.