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7 U.S.C. § 1741 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1741. Maximum and minimum quantities for set-aside; “commodity set-aside” defined
The Commodity Credit Corporation shall, as rapidly as the Secretary of Agriculture shall determine to be practicable, set aside within its inventories not more than the following maximum quantities and not less than the following minimum quantities of agricultural commodities or products thereof heretofore or hereafter acquired by it from 1954 and prior years’ crops and production in connection with its price support operations:
Commodity
Maximum quantity
Minimum quantity
Wheat (bushels)
500,000,000
400,000,000
Upland cotton (bales)
4,000,000
3,000,000
Cottonseed oil (pounds)
500,000,000
0
Butter (pounds)
200,000,000
0
Nonfat dry milk solids (pounds)
300,000,000
0
Cheese (pounds)
150,000,000
0
Such quantities shall be known as the “commodity set-aside”.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title I, § 101, 68 Stat. 897.)
heading: Short Title
text: Act Aug. 28, 1954, enacting sections 397, 1446b and 1446c of this title, this chapter, chapters 43 and 44 of this title, and section 590h–3 of Title 16, Conservation, and amending sections 602, 608c, 608e–1, 1301, 1326–1330, 1332, 1334–1335, 1340, 1344, 1371, 1374, 1421, 1428, 1441, 1446, 1446d of this title and sections 590h and 590o of Title 16, Conservation, is popularly known as the “Agricultural Act of 1954”.
7 U.S.C. § 1742 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1742. Determination of commodity value for set-aside
Quantities of commodities shall not be included in the commodity set-aside which have an aggregate value in excess of $2,500,000,000. The value of the commodities placed in the commodity set-aside, for the purpose of this section, shall be the Corporation’s investment in such commodities as of the date they are included in the commodity set-aside, as determined by the Secretary.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title I, § 102, 68 Stat. 897.)
7 U.S.C. § 1744 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1744. Sale of commodities in set-aside; exemption from pricing limitations
(a) The Corporation shall have authority to sell, without regard to section 1743(a)(7) of this title, any commodity covered by the commodity set-aside for the purpose of rotating stocks or consolidating inventories, any such sale to be offset by purchase of the same commodity in a substantially equivalent quantity or of a substantially equivalent value.
(b) Dispositions pursuant to this chapter shall not be subject to the pricing limitations of section 1427 of this title.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title I, § 104, 68 Stat. 898.)
7 U.S.C. § 1745 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1745. Computation of carryover
The quantity of any commodity in the commodity set-aside or transferred from the set-aside to the National Defense Stockpile established by the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.) shall be excluded from the computation of “carryover” for the purpose of determining the price support level for such commodity under the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended [7 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.], and related legislation, but shall be included in the computation of total supplies for purposes of acreage allotments and marketing quotas under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended [7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.], and related legislation. Until such time as the commodity set-aside has been completed, such quantity of the commodity as the Secretary shall determine between the maximum and minimum quantities specified in section 1741 of this title shall be excluded from the computations of “carryover” for the purpose of determining the price support level, but shall be included in the computation of total supplies for purposes of acreage allotments and marketing quotas, for the 1955 crop of the commodity, notwithstanding that the quantity so excluded may not have been acquired by the Corporation and included in the commodity set-aside.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title I, § 105, 68 Stat. 898; Pub. L. 96–41, § 3(a)(2), July 30, 1979, 93 Stat. 324.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act, referred to in text, is act June 7, 1939, ch. 190, as revised generally by Pub. L. 96–41, § 2, July 30, 1979, 93 Stat. 319, which is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 98 et seq.) of chapter 5 of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 98 of Title 50 and Tables.
The Agricultural Act of 1949, referred to in text, is act Oct. 31, 1949, ch. 792, 63 Stat. 1051, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 35A (§ 1421 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note under section 1421 of this title and Tables.
The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, referred to in text, is act Feb. 16, 1938, ch. 30, 52 Stat. 31, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1281 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1281 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1979—Pub. L. 96–41 substituted “the National Defense Stockpile established by the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.)” for “the national stockpile established pursuant to the act of June 7, 1939, as amended”.
7 U.S.C. § 1746 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1746. Records and accounts
The Commodity Credit Corporation shall keep such records and accounts as may be necessary to show, for each commodity set-aside, the initial and current composition, value (in accordance with section 1742 of this title), current investment, quantity disposed of, method of disposition, and amounts received on disposition.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title I, § 106, 68 Stat. 898.)
7 U.S.C. § 1747 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1747. Authorization of appropriations; determination of value of transferred commodity
In order to make payment to the Commodity Credit Corporation for any commodities transferred to the national stockpile pursuant to section 1743(a)(4) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated amounts equal to the value of any commodities so transferred. The value of any commodity so transferred, for the purpose of this section, shall be the lower of the domestic market price or the Commodity Credit Corporation’s investment therein as of the date of transfer to the stockpile, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title I, § 107, 68 Stat. 898.)
7 U.S.C. § 1749 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1749. Attaché educational program
The Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service shall establish a program within the Service that directs attachés of the Service who are reassigned from abroad to the United States, and other personnel of the Service, to visit and consult with producers and exporters of agricultural commodities and products and State officials throughout the United States concerning various methods to increase exports of United States agricultural commodities and products.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title I, § 109, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1532, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3690; amended Pub. L. 102–237, title III, § 316, Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1856.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1991—Pub. L. 102–237, § 316, made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 101–624, § 1532, which enacted this section, resulting in no change in text.
7 U.S.C. § 1761 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1761. Foreign markets; collection of information
For the purpose of encouraging and promoting the marketing of agricultural commodities of the United States and assisting American farmers, processors, distributors, and exporters to adjust their operations and practices to meet world conditions, the Secretary of Agriculture shall acquire information regarding the competition and demand for United States agricultural commodities, the marketing and distribution of such commodities in foreign countries and shall be responsible for the interpretation and dissemination of such information in the United States and shall make investigations abroad regarding the factors affecting and influencing the export of United States agricultural commodities, and shall conduct abroad any other activities including the demonstration of standards of quality for American agricultural commodities for which the Department of Agriculture now has or in the future may have such standards, as he deems necessary. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting the Department of Agriculture from conducting abroad any activity for which authority now exists.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 601, 68 Stat. 908; Pub. L. 95–501, title III, § 301(3), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1688.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Pub. L. 95–501 substituted “agricultural commodities” for “agricultural products” in four places and substituted “such commodities” for “said products”.
heading: World Livestock Market Price Information
text: Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1545, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3695, directed Secretary of Agriculture to develop appropriate methodology for determining world price of livestock and livestock products, to gather and analyze appropriate price and cost of production information concerning such products in foreign countries for purpose of price discovery and to aid in sale of livestock and livestock products in foreign export markets, and to periodically publish such information, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–127, title II, § 273, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 976.
heading: Implementation of 1978 Amendment; Regulations
text: Pub. L. 95–501, title VI, § 601, Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1691, which required Secretary of Agriculture to implement provisions of Pub. L. 95–501 as expeditiously as possible, was omitted and a new section 601 of Pub. L. 95–501 added as part of the complete revision of Pub. L. 95–501 by Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1531, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3668. See chapter 87 (§ 5601 et seq.) of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 1763 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1763. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section, act Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 603, 68 Stat. 909, which related to allowances and benefits, was renumbered section 606D of act Aug. 28, 1954, by Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(3), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1691, and transferred to section 1766c of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 1764 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1764. Reports and dispatches
(a) Availability to Department of State and interested Government agencies
The reports and dispatches prepared by the officers appointed or assigned under this subchapter shall be made available to the Department of State, and may be made available to other interested agencies of the Government, and the agricultural reports and dispatches and related information produced by officers of the Foreign Service shall be available to the Secretary of Agriculture.
(b) Office space, equipment, and administrative and clerical services
The Secretary of State is authorized upon request of the Secretary of Agriculture to provide office space, equipment, facilities, and such other administrative and clerical services as may be required for the personnel affected by this subchapter. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to reimburse or advance funds to the Secretary of State for such services.
(c) Agency services, personnel, and facilities
Upon the request of the Secretary of Agriculture, each Federal agency may make its services, personnel, and facilities available to officers and employees appointed and assigned to a post abroad under this subchapter in the performance of the functions of such officers and employees. The Secretary of Agriculture may reimburse or advance funds to any such agency for services, personnel, and facilities so made available.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 604, 68 Stat. 909; Pub. L. 95–501, title III, § 301(4), (6), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1688.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 95–501, § 301(4), substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–501, § 301(6), added subsec. (c).
7 U.S.C. § 1765 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765. Foreign service appropriations; applicability
Provisions in annual appropriation Acts of the Department of State facilitating the work of the Foreign Service of the United States shall be applicable under rules and regulations prescribed by the President or his designee to activities pursuant to this subchapter.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 605, 68 Stat. 909; Pub. L. 95–501, title III, § 301(4), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1688.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Pub. L. 95–501 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter”.
7 U.S.C. § 1765b–1 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765b–1. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–501, title VI, § 602, Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1691, which provided for an annual report on export promotion, was omitted as part of the complete revision of Pub. L. 95–501 by Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1531, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3668. See chapter 87 (§ 5601 et seq.) of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 1765c (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765c. Performance of functions in foreign localities
Each United States Agricultural Trade Office shall carry out its functions under section 1765b of this title in the nation where the United States Agricultural Trade Office is located and in such other nations as the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may prescribe in order to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 605C, as added Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(1), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1690.)
7 U.S.C. § 1765d (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765d. Acquisition of property
Upon the request of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of State may use the authorities contained in the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926 [22 U.S.C. 292 et seq.], to acquire sites and buildings, including living quarters, for the purpose of establishing United States Agricultural Trade Offices.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 605D, as added Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(1), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1690.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, as amended, referred to in text, is act May 7, 1926, ch. 250, 44 Stat. 403, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 8 (§ 292 et seq.) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 299 of Title 22 and Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 1765d–1 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765d–1. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, § 213, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1365
text: Section, Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title VII, § 738], Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–34; Pub. L. 110–246, title III, § 3001(b)(1)(A), (2)(BB), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1820, 1821, related to sale or disposal of foreign residences purchased by the United States for housing agricultural attachés.
7 U.S.C. § 1765e (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765e. Location of offices
United States Agricultural Trade Offices shall be centrally located in the cities of assignment to facilitate foreign trade meetings and foreign trade reliance on such offices for assistance in marketing activities.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 605E, as added Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(1), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1690.)
7 U.S.C. § 1765f (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765f. Availability of agency services, personnel, and facilities
Upon the request of the Secretary of Agriculture, each Federal agency may make its services, personnel, and facilities available to a United States Agricultural Trade Office in the performance of its functions. The Secretary of Agriculture may reimburse or advance funds to any such agency for services, personnel, and facilities so made available.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 605F, as added Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(1), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1690.)
7 U.S.C. § 1765g (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765g. Availability of reports and dispatches
The provisions of section 1764(a) of this title shall apply with respect to personnel appointed and assigned under this subchapter.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 605G, as added Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(1), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1690.)
7 U.S.C. § 1765h (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1765h. Representation allowance
Any Agricultural Trade Officer and the senior representative of the Secretary of Agriculture assigned to a nation under subchapter I of this chapter may, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture, be entitled to receive a representation allowance in an amount determined by considering (1) the extent to which such Agricultural Trade Officer or senior representative can effectively use such funds to further the purposes of this chapter, (2) travel and entertainment expenses customary in the private trade for persons of comparable rank and salary, and (3) customs and practices in the nation where such Agricultural Trade Officer or senior representative is assigned.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 606, as added Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(2), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1690.)
7 U.S.C. § 1766 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1766. Rules and regulations; advance payment for rent and other service; funds for courtesies to foreign representatives
The Secretary of Agriculture may make rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and may cooperate with any Department or agency of the United States Government, State, Territory, or possession or any organization or person. In any foreign country where custom or practice requires payment in advance for rent or other service, such payment may be authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture. Funds available for the purposes of this chapter may be used for extending courtesies to representatives of foreign countries, when so provided in appropriation or other law.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 606A, formerly § 606, 68 Stat. 909; amended Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 950, § 8, 70 Stat. 1034; renumbered § 606A, Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(2), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1690.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1956—Act Aug. 3, 1956, inserted sentence relating to availability of funds for extending courtesies to representatives of foreign countries.
7 U.S.C. § 1766a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1766a. Presidential regulations
The President shall prescribe regulations to insure that the official activities of persons assigned abroad under this chapter are carried on (1) consonant with United States foreign policy objectives as defined by the Secretary of State; (2) in accordance with instructions of the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to agricultural matters; and (3) in coordination with other representatives of the United States Government in each country, under the leadership of the Chief of the United States Diplomatic Mission.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 606B, formerly § 602(d), 68 Stat. 909; renumbered Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(3), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1691.)
heading: Codification
text: Provisions comprising this section were formerly classified to section 1762(d) of this title prior to redes­ignation by section 401(3) of Pub. L. 95–501.
7 U.S.C. § 1766c (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1766c. Allowances and benefits
The Secretary of Agriculture may, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the President or his designee, provide to personnel appointed or assigned by the Secretary of Agriculture under this chapter or other authority allowance and benefits similar to those provided by chapter 9 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 [22 U.S.C. 4081 et seq.]. Leaves of absence for personnel under this chapter shall be on the same basis as is provided for the Foreign Service of the United States by subchapter I of chapter 63 of title 5.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 606D, formerly § 603, 68 Stat. 909; renumbered § 606D, Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(3), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1691; amended Pub. L. 96–465, title II, § 2206(b)(2), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2162.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Service Act of 1980, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–465, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2071. Chapter 9 of title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter IX (§ 4081 et seq.) of chapter 52 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3901 of Title 22 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: “Subchapter I of chapter 63 of title 5” substituted in text for “the Annual and Sick Leave Act of 1951” on authority of Pub. L. 89–554, § 7(b), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, the first section of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section was formerly classified to section 1763 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–465 substituted “chapter 9 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980” for “title IX of the Foreign Service Act of 1946”.
heading: Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 96–465 effective Feb. 15, 1981, except as otherwise provided, see section 2403 of Pub. L. 96–465, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3901 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
7 U.S.C. § 1768 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1768. Foreign Operations Administration unaffected
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect personnel employed by or funds available to the Foreign Operations Administration or programs conducted under its authorities.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 608, 68 Stat. 910.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: The Foreign Operations Administration was abolished by Ex. Ord. No. 10610 of May 9, 1955, and its functions and offices were transferred to the Department of State and to the Department of Defense, effective June 30, 1955.
7 U.S.C. § 1769 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1769. “Agricultural commodity” defined
The term “agricultural commodity” as used in this chapter includes any agricultural commodity or product thereof.
(Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VI, § 609, as added Pub. L. 95–501, title IV, § 401(6), Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1691.)
7 U.S.C. § 1781 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1781. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–130, § 4(a), Nov. 1, 1993, 107 Stat. 1369
text: Section, acts Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VII, § 702, 68 Stat. 910; Sept. 29, 1977, Pub. L. 95–113, title III, § 301, 91 Stat. 921, declared encouragement of continued domestic production of wool to be policy of Congress.
heading: Short Title
text: Act Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1041, title VII, § 701, 68 Stat. 910, provided that title VII of act Aug. 28, 1954 (enacting this chapter) could be cited as the “National Wool Act of 1954”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–130, § 3(a), Nov. 1, 1993, 107 Stat. 1369.
7 U.S.C. § 1821 to 1824 (AGRICULTURE)
§§ 1821 to 1824. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–321, title VI, § 601, Nov. 3, 1965, 79 Stat. 1206
text: Section 1821, act May 28, 1956, ch. 327, title I, § 103, 70 Stat. 189, authorized Secretary to carry out acreage reserve program and spelled out terms of eligibility, provisions of contract, and acreage reduction compensation.
text: Section 1822, act May 28, 1956, ch. 327, title I, § 104, 70 Stat. 190, required Secretary to establish a national reserve acreage goal and to set limits to be placed upon individual participation in program.
text: Section 1823, act May 28, 1956, ch. 327, title I, § 105, 70 Stat. 190, established method of compensating producers for participating in program through issuance of negotiable certificates redeemable by Commodity Credit Corporation, provided for setting of rates of compensation, and set limits upon total compensation to be paid for wheat, cotton, corn, peanuts, rice, and tobacco.
text: Section 1824, act May 28, 1956, ch. 327, title I, § 106, 70 Stat. 191, required crediting of reserve acreages as though such acreages had actually been devoted to production of commodity when establishing farm acreage allotments under Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended.
heading: Savings Provision
text: Pub. L. 89–321, title VI, § 601, Nov. 3, 1965, 79 Stat. 1206, provided that the Soil Bank Act of 1956 [former subchapters I to III of this chapter] shall remain in effect with respect to contracts entered into thereunder prior to its repeal by section 601 of Pub. L. 89–321.