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7 U.S.C. § 8104 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8104. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title IX, § 9004, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4885
text: Section, Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9004, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title IX, § 9001(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1313, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IX, § 9001(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2075; amended Pub. L. 112–240, title VII, § 701(f)(3), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2365; Pub. L. 113–79, title IX, § 9004, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 930, related to repowering assistance program.
text: A prior section 8104, Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9004, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 480, related to a biodiesel fuel education program, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 110–246. See section 8106 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 8109 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8109. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title IX, § 9008, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4886
text: Section, Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9009, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title IX, § 9001(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1324, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IX, § 9001(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2085; amended Pub. L. 112–240, title VII, § 701(f)(8), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2365, established Rural Energy Self-Sufficiency Initiative.
text: A prior section 8109, Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9011, as added Pub. L. 108–199, div. A, title VII, § 778(b), Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 41, related to research, extension, and educational programs on biobased energy technologies and products, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 110–246. See section 8114 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 8115 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8115. Carbon utilization and biogas education program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Carbon dioxide
The term “carbon dioxide” means carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of a biobased product.
(2) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means an entity that—
(A) is—
(i) an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that title; or
(ii) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20);
(B) has demonstrated knowledge about—
(i) sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide; or
(ii) aggregation of organic waste from multiple sources into a single biogas system; and
(C) has a demonstrated ability to conduct educational and technical support programs.
(b) Establishment
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities—
(1) to provide education to the public about the economic and emissions benefits of permanent sequestration or utilization of carbon dioxide with a primary objective of providing benefits and opportunities for rural businesses, rural communities, and utilities serving rural communities; or
(2) to provide education to agricultural producers and other stakeholders about opportunities for aggregation of organic waste from multiple sources into a single biogas system.
(c) Funding
There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023—
(1) $1,000,000 to carry out subsection (b)(1); and
(2) $1,000,000 to carry out subsection (b)(2).
(Pub. L. 107–171, title IX, § 9014, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title IX, § 9011, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4887.)
7 U.S.C. § 8318 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8318. Veterinary training
The Secretary of Agriculture may develop a program to maintain in all regions of the United States a sufficient number of Federal and State veterinarians and veterinary teams, including those based at colleges of veterinary medicine, who are well trained in recognition and diagnosis of exotic and endemic animal diseases and who are capable of providing effective services before, during, and after emergencies.
(Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10504, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 510; Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12106, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4943.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was not enacted as part of the Animal Health Protection Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 inserted “and veterinary teams, including those based at colleges of veterinary medicine,” before “who are well trained” and “and who are capable of providing effective services before, during, and after emergencies” before period at end.
7 U.S.C. § 8911 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8911. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12201, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4944
text: Section, Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14111, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1454; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14111, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2216, related to Office of Homeland Security. See section 6922 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 8912 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8912. Agricultural biosecurity communication center
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a communication center within the Department to—
(1) collect and disseminate information and prepare for an agricultural disease emergency, agroterrorist act, or other threat to agricultural biosecurity; and
(2) coordinate activities described in paragraph (1) among agencies and offices within the Department.
(b) Relation to existing DHS communication systems
(1) Consistency and coordination
The communication center established under subsection (a) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, share and coordinate the dissemination of timely information with the Department of Homeland Security and other communication systems of appropriate Federal departments and agencies.
(2) Avoiding redundancies
Paragraph (1) shall not be construed to impede, conflict with, or duplicate the communications activities performed by the Secretary of Homeland Security under any provision of law.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013; and
(2) $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14112, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1455; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14112, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2217; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7501, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 900; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7401, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4817.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2014—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–79 amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Enactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: “Secretary” as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 8913 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8913. Assistance to build local capacity in agricultural biosecurity planning, preparedness, and response
(a) Advanced training programs
(1) Grant assistance
The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program to support the development and expansion of advanced training programs in agricultural biosecurity planning and response for food science professionals and veterinarians.
(2) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection—
(A) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013; and
(B) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.
(b) Assessment of response capability
(1) Grant and loan assistance
The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant and low-interest loan assistance program to assist States in assessing agricultural disease response capability.
(2) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection—
(A) $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013; and
(B) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14113, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1455; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14113, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2217; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7502, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 900; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7402, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4817.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7402(1), substituted “2023” for “2018”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7402(2), substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2014—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7502(1), struck out “such sums as may be necessary” after “Secretary”, substituted “subsection—” for “subsection for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.”, and added subpars. (A) and (B).
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7502(2), substituted “are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection—” for “is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.” and added subpars. (A) and (B).
heading: Effective Date
text: Enactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: “Secretary” as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 8921 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8921. Research and development of agricultural countermeasures
(a) Grant program
(1) Competitive grant program
The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program to encourage basic and applied research and the development of qualified agricultural countermeasures.
(2) Waiver in emergencies
The Secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph (1) that a grant be provided on a competitive basis if—
(A) the Secretary has declared a plant or animal disease emergency under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) or the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.); and
(B) waiving the requirement would lead to the rapid development of a qualified agricultural countermeasure, as determined by the Secretary.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013; and
(2) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14121, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1455; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14121, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2217; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7503, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 900; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7403, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4817.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Plant Protection Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), is title IV of Pub. L. 106–224, June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 438, which is classified principally to chapter 104 (§ 7701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7701 of this title and Tables.
The Animal Health Protection Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), is subtitle E (§§ 10401–10418) of title X of Pub. L. 107–171, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 494, which is classified principally to chapter 109 (§ 8301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—” for “is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.” and added pars. (1) and (2).
heading: Effective Date
text: Enactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: “Secretary” as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 9001 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9001. Definition of Secretary of Agriculture
In this Act, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(Pub. L. 113–79, § 2, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 658.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 113–79, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 649, known as the Agricultural Act of 2014. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: This section was not enacted as part of title I of Pub. L. 113–79 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Short Title of 2018 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 115–334, § 1(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4490, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018’.”
Pub. L. 115–123, div. F, Feb. 9, 2018, 132 Stat. 313, provided that: “This division [amending sections 1508b, 1516, 1523, 9011, 9013 to 9016, 9032, 9051, 9052, and 9054 to 9057 of this title and sections 3839aa–2 and 3841 of Title 16, Conservation, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 9011 and 9051 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Improvements to Agriculture Programs Act of 2018’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 113–79, § 1(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 649, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Agricultural Act of 2014’.”
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: Pub. L. 115–334, § 2, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4500, provided that: “In this Act [see Tables for classification], the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.”
7 U.S.C. § 9019 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9019. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title I, § 1108, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4508
text: Section, Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1119, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 673, related to transition assistance for producers of upland cotton.
7 U.S.C. § 9035 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9035. Loan deficiency payments
(a) Availability of loan deficiency payments
(1) In general
Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary may make loan deficiency payments available to producers on a farm that, although eligible to obtain a marketing assistance loan under section 9031 of this title with respect to a loan commodity, agree to forgo obtaining the loan for the commodity in return for loan deficiency payments under this section.
(2) Unshorn pelts, hay, and silage
(A) Marketing assistance loans
Subject to subparagraph (B), nongraded wool in the form of unshorn pelts and hay and silage derived from a loan commodity are not eligible for a marketing assistance loan under section 9031 of this title.
(B) Loan deficiency payment
Effective for each of the 2014 through 2023 crop years, the Secretary may make loan deficiency payments available under this section to producers on a farm that produce unshorn pelts or hay and silage derived from a loan commodity.
(b) Computation
A loan deficiency payment for a loan commodity or commodity referred to in subsection (a)(2) shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying—
(1) the payment rate determined under subsection (c) for the commodity; by
(2) the quantity of the commodity produced by the eligible producers, excluding any quantity for which the producers obtain a marketing assistance loan under section 9031 of this title.
(c) Payment rate
(1) In general
In the case of a loan commodity, the payment rate shall be the amount by which—
(A) the loan rate established under section 9032 of this title for the loan commodity; exceeds
(B) the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for the loan commodity may be repaid under section 9034 of this title.
(2) Unshorn pelts
In the case of unshorn pelts, the payment rate shall be the amount by which—
(A) the loan rate established under section 9032 of this title for ungraded wool; exceeds
(B) the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for ungraded wool may be repaid under section 9034 of this title.
(3) Hay and silage
In the case of hay or silage derived from a loan commodity, the payment rate shall be the amount by which—
(A) the loan rate established under section 9032 of this title for the loan commodity from which the hay or silage is derived; exceeds
(B) the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for the loan commodity may be repaid under section 9034 of this title.
(d) Exception for extra long staple cotton
This section shall not apply with respect to extra long staple cotton.
(e) Effective date for payment rate determination
The Secretary shall determine the amount of the loan deficiency payment to be made under this section to the producers on a farm with respect to a quantity of a loan commodity or commodity referred to in subsection (a)(2) using the payment rate in effect under subsection (c) as of the date the producers request the payment.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1205, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 679; Pub. L. 115–334, title I, § 1201(c)(1), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4509.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
7 U.S.C. § 9038 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9038. Special competitive provisions for extra long staple cotton
(a) Competitiveness program
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on February 7, 2014, through July 31, 2024, the Secretary shall carry out a program—
(1) to maintain and expand the domestic use of extra long staple cotton produced in the United States;
(2) to increase exports of extra long staple cotton produced in the United States; and
(3) to ensure that extra long staple cotton produced in the United States remains competitive in world markets.
(b) Payments under program; trigger
Under the program, the Secretary shall make payments available under this section whenever—
(1) for a consecutive 4-week period, the world market price for the lowest priced competing growth of extra long staple cotton (adjusted to United States quality and location and for other factors affecting the competitiveness of such cotton), as determined by the Secretary, is below the prevailing United States price for a competing growth of extra long staple cotton; and
(2) the lowest priced competing growth of extra long staple cotton (adjusted to United States quality and location and for other factors affecting the competitiveness of such cotton), as determined by the Secretary, is less than 113 percent of the loan rate for extra long staple cotton.
(c) Eligible recipients
The Secretary shall make payments available under this section to domestic users of extra long staple cotton produced in the United States and exporters of extra long staple cotton produced in the United States that enter into an agreement with the Commodity Credit Corporation to participate in the program under this section.
(d) Payment amount
Payments under this section shall be based on the amount of the difference in the prices referred to in subsection (b)(1) during the fourth week of the consecutive 4-week period multiplied by the amount of documented purchases by domestic users and sales for export by exporters made in the week following such a consecutive 4-week period.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1208, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 684; Pub. L. 115–334, title I, § 1204, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4510.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–334, § 1204(a), substituted “2024” for “2019” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 1204(b), substituted “113 percent” for “134 percent”.
7 U.S.C. § 9052 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9052. Calculation of average feed cost and actual dairy production margins
(a) Calculation of average feed cost
The Secretary shall calculate the national average feed cost for each month using the following data:
(1) The price of corn for a month shall be the price received during that month by farmers in the United States for corn, as reported in the monthly Agricultural Prices report by the Secretary.
(2) The price of soybean meal for a month shall be the central Illinois price for soybean meal, as reported in the Market News–Monthly Soybean Meal Price Report by the Secretary.
(3) The price of alfalfa hay for a month shall be the price received during that month by farmers in the United States for alfalfa hay, as reported in the monthly Agricultural Prices report by the Secretary.
(b) Calculation of actual dairy production margin
(1) In general
For use in dairy margin coverage, the Secretary shall calculate the actual dairy production margin for each month by subtracting—
(A) the average feed cost for that month, determined in accordance with subsection (a); from
(B) the all-milk price for that month.
(2) Time for calculation
The calculation required by this subsection shall be made as soon as practicable using the full-month price of the applicable reference month.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1402, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 689; Pub. L. 115–123, div. F, § 60101(b)(1)(B), Feb. 9, 2018, 132 Stat. 311; Pub. L. 115–334, title I, § 1401(k)(3), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4516.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “dairy margin coverage” for “the margin protection program” in introductory provisions.
Pub. L. 115–123 substituted “month” for “consecutive 2-month period” wherever appearing.
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–334 effective on Jan. 1, 2019, see section 1401(m) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 9051 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–123 applicable beginning with the 2018 calendar year, see section 60101(b)(5) of Pub. L. 115–123, set out as a note under section 9051 of this title.
heading: Collection of Alfalfa Hay Data
text: Pub. L. 115–334, title I, § 1401(c), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4512, provided that: “Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 20, 2018], the Secretary [of Agriculture], acting through the National Agricultural Statistics Service, shall revise monthly price survey reports to include prices for high-quality alfalfa hay in the top five milk producing States, as measured by volume of milk produced during the previous month.”