HR 2595 · 99th Congress · Agriculture and Food

American Agricultural Defense Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-05-23· Sponsored by Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains.(1985-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American Agricultural Defense Act of 1985 - Title I: Wheat - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to set wheat loan and purchase levels for: (1) 1986, at $4.86 per bushel; and (2) 1987 through 1989, at $4.86 per bushel adjusted by a consumer price indexed-increase, if any. Authorizes prevented planting and reduced yield disaster payments. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) proclaim (by August 15 of each year) a national program acreage for each of the 1986 through 1989 wheat crops; and (2) determine a program allocation factor for each wheat crop. Authorizes acreage limitation or set-aside programs. Directs the Secretary to announce any such program by August 15 prior to the calendar year in which the crop is harvested. Penalizes farmers who knowingly overproduce. Requires set-aside acres to be used for conservation purposes in order to qualify for price supports. Suspends specified quota and certificate provisions. Title II: Feed Grains - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to set corn loan and purchase levels for: (1) 1986, at $3.03 per bushel; and (2) 1987 through 1989, at $3.03 per bushel adjusted by a consumer price indexed-increase, if any. Bases loan and purchase le…

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