r/title-7-AGRICULTURE wiki — defined terms

“target price” applies throughout its chapter

The term “target price” means the price per bushel, pound, or hundredweight (or other appropriate unit) of a covered commodity used to determine the payment rate for counter-cyclical payments. (17) United States The term “United States”, when used in a geographical sense, means all of the States. (18) United States Premium Factor

“United States Premium Factor” applies throughout its chapter

The term “United States Premium Factor” means the percentage by which the difference in the United States loan schedule premiums for Strict Middling (SM) 1⅛-inch upland cotton and for Middling (M) 1 3 ⁄ 32 -inch upland cotton exceeds the difference in the applicable premiums for comparable international qualities.

“demand” applies in that section

The term “demand” means— (i) the average seasonally adjusted annual rate of domestic mill consumption of cotton during the most recent 3 months for which data are available; and (ii) the larger of— (I) average exports of upland cotton during the preceding 6 marketing years; or (II) cumulative exports of upland cotton plus outstanding export sales for the marketing year in which the quota is established. (C) Limited global import quota

“limited global import quota” applies in that section

The term “limited global import quota” means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota. (2) Program The President shall carry out an import quota program that provides that whenever the Secretary determines and announces that the average price of the base quality of upland cotton, as determined by the Secretary, in the designated spot markets for a month exceeded 130 percent of the average price of the quality of cotton in the markets for the preceding 36 months, notwithstanding any other provision of law, there shall immediately be in effect a limited global import quota subject to the following conditions: (A) Quantity The quantity of …

“special import quota” applies in that section

the term “special import quota” means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota. (2) Establishment (A) In general The President shall carry out an import quota program during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act through July 31, 2013 , as provided in this subsection.

“supply” applies in that section

The term “supply” means, using the latest official data of the Bureau of the Census, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of the Treasury— (i) the carry-over of upland cotton at the beginning of the marketing year (adjusted to 480-pound bales) in which the quota is established; (ii) production of the current crop; and (iii) imports to the latest date available during the marketing year. (B) Demand

“high moisture state” applies in that section

the term “high moisture state” means corn or grain sorghum having a moisture content in excess of Commodity Credit Corporation standards for marketing assistance loans made by the Secretary under section 8731 of this title .

“base acres for peanuts” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “base acres for peanuts” means the number of acres assigned to a farm pursuant to section 7952 of this title , as in effect on September 30, 2007 , subject to any adjustment under section 8752 of this title . (B) Covered commodities The term “base acres”, with respect to a covered commodity, has the meaning given the term in section 8711 of this title . (2) Counter-cyclical payment

“counter-cyclical payment” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “counter-cyclical payment” means a payment made to producers on a farm under section 8754 1 of this title. (3) Direct payment

“direct payment” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “direct payment” means a direct payment made to producers on a farm under section 8753 1 of this title. (4) Effective price

“effective price” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “effective price” means the price calculated by the Secretary under section 8754 1 of this title for peanuts to determine whether counter-cyclical payments are required to be made under that section for a crop year. (5) Payment acres

“payment acres” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “payment acres” means, in the case of direct payments and counter-cyclical payments— (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), 85 percent of the base acres of peanuts on a farm on which direct payments or counter-cyclical payments are made; and (B) in the case of direct payments for each of the 2009 through 2011 crop years, 83.3 percent of the base acres for peanuts on a farm on which direct payments are made. (6) Payment yield

“payment yield” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “payment yield” means the yield established for direct payments and the yield established for counter-cyclical payments under section 7952 of this title , as in effect on September 30, 2007 , for a farm for peanuts. (7) Producer (A) In general

“producer” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “producer” means an owner, operator, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper that shares in the risk of producing a crop on a farm and is entitled to share in the crop available for marketing from the farm, or would have shared had the crop been produced. (B) Hybrid seed In determining whether a grower of hybrid seed is a producer, the Secretary shall— (i) not take into consideration the existence of a hybrid seed contract; and (ii) ensure that program requirements do not adversely affect the ability of the grower to receive a payment under this subchapter. (8) State

“State” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “State” means— (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (D) any other territory or possession of the United States. (9) Target price

“target price” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “target price” means the price per ton of peanuts used to determine the payment rate for counter-cyclical payments. (10) United States The term “United States”, when used in a geographical sense, means all of the States.

“eligible hard white wheat seed” applies in that section

The term “eligible hard white wheat seed” means hard white wheat seed that, as determined by the Secretary, is— (A) certified; (B) of a variety that is suitable for the State in which the seed will be planted; (C) rated at least superior with respect to quality; and (D) specifically approved under a seed establishment program established by the State Department of Agriculture and the State Wheat Commission of the 1 or more States in which the seed will be planted. (2) Program

“program” applies in that section

The term “program” means the hard white wheat development program established under subsection (b)(1). (3) Secretary

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the State Departments of Agriculture and the State Wheat Commissions of the States in regions in which hard white wheat is produced, as determined by the Secretary. (b) Establishment (1) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall establish a hard white wheat development program in accordance with paragraph (2) to promote the establishment of hard white wheat as a viable market class of wheat in the United States by encouraging production of at least 240,000,000 bushels of hard white wheat by 2012.

“agricultural operation” applies in that section

the term “agricultural operation” includes the production and marketing of agricultural commodities and livestock. (2) Prohibition Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4), the Secretary, any officer or employee of the Department of Agriculture, or any contractor or cooperator of the Department, shall not disclose— (A) information provided by an agricultural producer or owner of agricultural land concerning the agricultural operation, farming or conservation practices, or the land itself, in order to participate in programs of the Department; or (B) geospatial information otherwise maintained by the Secretary about agricultural land or operations for which information described in …

“agricultural commodity” applies in that section

The term “agricultural commodity” has the meaning given the term in section 5602 of this title . (2) Geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher

“geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher” applies in that section

The term “geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 10906(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 2204 note; Public Law 107–171 ). (b) Authorization Subject to the availability of funds under subsection (d), the Secretary may provide geographically disadvantaged farmers or ranchers direct reimbursement payments for activities described in subsection (c).

“agent” applies throughout its chapter

The term “agent” means a nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological substance that causes agricultural disease or the adulteration of products regulated by the Secretary of Agriculture under any provision of law. (2) Agricultural biosecurity

“agricultural biosecurity” applies throughout its chapter

The term “agricultural biosecurity” means protection from an agent that poses a threat to— (A) plant or animal health; (B) public health as it relates to the adulteration of products regulated by the Secretary of Agriculture under any provision of law that is caused by exposure to an agent; or (C) the environment as it relates to agriculture facilities, farmland, and air and water within the immediate vicinity of an area associated with an agricultural disease or outbreak. (3) Agricultural countermeasure

“agricultural countermeasure” applies throughout its chapter

The term “agricultural countermeasure”— (A) means a product, practice, or technology that is intended to enhance or maintain the agricultural biosecurity of the United States; and (B) does not include a product, practice, or technology used solely in response to a human medical incident or public health emergency not related to agriculture. (4) Agricultural disease

“agricultural disease” applies throughout its chapter

The term “agricultural disease” has the meaning given the term by the Secretary. (5) Agricultural disease emergency

“agricultural disease emergency” applies throughout its chapter

The term “agricultural disease emergency” means an incident of agricultural disease that requires prompt action to prevent significant damage to people, plants, or animals. (6) Agroterrorist act

“agroterrorist act” applies throughout its chapter

The term “agroterrorist act” means an act that— (A) causes or attempts to cause— (i) damage to agriculture; or (ii) injury to a person associated with agriculture; and (B) is committed or appears to be committed with the intent to— (i) intimidate or coerce a civilian population; or (ii) disrupt the agricultural industry in order to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion. (7) Animal

“animal” applies throughout its chapter

The term “animal” has the meaning given the term in section 8302 of this title . (8) Department

“Department” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Department” means the Department of Agriculture. (9) Development

“development” applies throughout its chapter

The term “development” means— (A) research leading to the identification of products or technologies intended for use as agricultural countermeasures to protect animal health; (B) the formulation, production, and subsequent modification of those products or technologies; (C) the conduct of in vitro and in vivo studies; (D) the conduct of field, efficacy, and safety studies; (E) the preparation of an application for marketing approval for submission to an applicable agency; or (F) other actions taken by an applicable agency in a case in which an agricultural countermeasure is procured or used prior to issuance of a license or other form of Federal Government approval. (10) Plant

“plant” applies throughout its chapter

The term “plant” has the meaning given the term in section 7702 of this title . (11) Qualified agricultural countermeasure

“qualified agricultural countermeasure” applies throughout its chapter

The term “qualified agricultural countermeasure” means an agricultural countermeasure that the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines to be a priority in order to address an agricultural biosecurity threat.

“animal” applies in that section

The term “animal” has the meaning given the term in section 8302 of this title . (2) Disease or pest of concern

“disease or pest of concern” applies in that section

The term “disease or pest of concern” means a plant or animal disease or pest that— (A) is— (i) a transboundary disease; or (ii) an established disease; and (B) is likely to pose a significant risk to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector that warrants efforts at prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. (3) Established disease

“established disease” applies in that section

The term “established disease” means a plant or animal disease or pest that— (A) (i) if it becomes established, poses an imminent threat to agriculture in the United States; or (ii) has become established, as defined by the Secretary, within the United States; and (B) requires management. (4) High-consequence plant transboundary disease

“high-consequence plant transboundary disease” applies in that section

The term “high-consequence plant transboundary disease” means a transboundary disease that is— (A) (i) a plant disease; or (ii) a plant pest; and (B) of high consequence, as determined by the Secretary. (5) Pest

“pest” applies in that section

The term “pest”— (A) with respect to a plant, has the meaning given the term “plant pest” in section 7702 of this title ; and (B) with respect to an animal, has the meaning given the term in section 8302 of this title . (6) Plant

“plant” applies in that section

The term “plant” has the meaning given the term in section 7702 of this title . (7) Plant health management strategy

“plant health management strategy” applies in that section

The term “plant health management strategy” means a strategy to timely control and eradicate a plant disease or plant pest outbreak, including through mitigation (such as chemical control), surveillance, the use of diagnostic products and procedures, and the use of existing resistant seed stock. (8) Transboundary disease (A) In general

“transboundary disease” applies in that section

The term “transboundary disease” means a plant or animal disease or pest that is within 1 or more countries outside of the United States. (B) Inclusion

“veterinary countermeasure” applies in that section

The term “veterinary countermeasure” has the meaning given such term in section 8302 of this title . (b) Disease or Pest of Concern Response Planning (1) In general The Secretary shall— (A) establish a list of diseases or pests of concern by— (i) developing a process to solicit and receive expert opinion and evidence relating to the diseases or pests of concern entered on the list; and (ii) reviewing all available evidence relating to the diseases or pests of concern entered on the list, including classified information; and (B) periodically update the list established under subparagraph (A).

“Secretary” applies in that section

the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.

“agriculture risk coverage” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “agriculture risk coverage” means coverage provided under section 9017 of this title . (3) Agriculture risk coverage guarantee The term “agriculture risk coverage guarantee”, with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year, means the amount determined by the Secretary under section 9017(c) of this title . (4) Base acres (A) In general The term “base acres”, with respect to a covered commodity on a farm, means the number of acres in effect under sections 8702 and 8751 of this title, as adjusted pursuant to sections 8711, 8718, and 8752 of this title, as in effect on September 30, 2013 , subject to any reallocation, adjustment, or reduction under section 9012 of this title .

“base acres” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “base acres” includes any generic base acres planted to a covered commodity as determined in section 9014(b) of this title . (5) County coverage

“county coverage” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “county coverage” means agriculture risk coverage selected under section 9015(b)(1) of this title to be obtained at the county level. (6) Covered commodity (A) In general

“covered commodity” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “covered commodity” means wheat, oats, and barley (including wheat, oats, and barley used for haying and grazing), corn, grain sorghum, long grain rice, medium grain rice, pulse crops, soybeans, other oilseeds, and peanuts. (B) Inclusion Effective beginning with the 2018 crop year,

“extra long staple cotton” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “extra long staple cotton” means cotton that— (A) is produced from pure strain varieties of the Barbadense species or any hybrid of the species, or other similar types of extra long staple cotton, designated by the Secretary, having characteristics needed for various end uses for which United States upland cotton is not suitable and grown in irrigated cotton-growing regions of the United States designated by the Secretary or other areas designated by the Secretary as suitable for the production of the varieties or types; and (B) is ginned on a roller-type gin or, if authorized by the Secretary, ginned on another type gin for experimental purposes. (10) Generic base acres

“generic base acres” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “generic base acres” means the number of base acres for cotton in effect under section 8702 of this title , as adjusted pursuant to section 8711 of this title , as in effect on September 30, 2013 , subject to any adjustment or reduction under section 9012 of this title . (11) Individual coverage

“individual coverage” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “individual coverage” means agriculture risk coverage selected under section 9015(b)(2) of this title to be obtained at the farm level. (12) Medium grain rice

“medium grain rice” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “medium grain rice” includes short grain rice and temperate japonica rice. (13) Other oilseed

“other oilseed” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “other oilseed” means a crop of sunflower seed, rapeseed, canola, safflower, flaxseed, mustard seed, crambe, sesame seed, or any oilseed designated by the Secretary. (14) Payment acres The term “payment acres”, with respect to the provision of price loss coverage payments and agriculture risk coverage payments, means the number of acres determined for a farm under section 9014 of this title . (15) Payment yield The term “payment yield”, for a farm for a covered commodity— (A) means the yield used to make payments pursuant to section 8714 or 8754 of this title, as in effect on September 30, 2013 ; or (B) means the yield established under section 9013 of this title .

“price loss coverage” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “price loss coverage” means coverage provided under section 9016 of this title . (17) Producer (A) In general

“producer” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “producer” means an owner, operator, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper that shares in the risk of producing a crop and is entitled to share in the crop available for marketing from the farm, or would have shared had the crop been produced. (B) Hybrid seed In determining whether a grower of hybrid seed is a producer, the Secretary shall— (i) not take into consideration the existence of a hybrid seed contract; and (ii) ensure that program requirements do not adversely affect the ability of the grower to receive a payment under this chapter. (18) Pulse crop

“pulse crop” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “pulse crop” means dry peas, lentils, small chickpeas, and large chickpeas. (19) Reference price (A) In general Effective beginning with the 2025 crop year, subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the term “reference price”, with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year, means the following: (i) For wheat, $6.35 per bushel. (ii) For corn, $4.10 per bushel. (iii) For grain sorghum, $4.40 per bushel. (iv) For barley, $5.45 per bushel. (v) For oats, $2.65 per bushel. (vi) For long grain rice, $16.90 per hundredweight. (vii) For medium grain rice, $16.90 per hundredweight. (viii) For soybeans, $10.00 per bushel. (ix) For other oilseeds, $23.75 per hundredweight.

“Secretary” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (21) Seed cotton

“seed cotton” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “seed cotton” means unginned upland cotton that includes both lint and seed. (22) State

“State” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “State” means— (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (D) any other territory or possession of the United States. (23) Temperate japonica rice

“temperate japonica rice” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “temperate japonica rice” means rice that is grown in high altitudes or temperate regions of high latitudes with cooler climate conditions, in the Western United States, as determined by the Secretary, for the purpose of— (A) the reallocation of base acres under section 9012 of this title ; (B) the establishment of a reference price (as required under section 9016(g) of this title ) and an effective price pursuant to section 9016 of this title ; and (C) the determination of the actual crop revenue and agriculture risk coverage guarantee pursuant to section 9017 of this title . (24) Transitional yield

“transitional yield” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “transitional yield” has the meaning given the term in section 1502(b) of this title . (25) United States The term “United States”, when used in a geographical sense, means all of the States. (26) United States Premium Factor

“United States Premium Factor” applies throughout its subchapter

The term “United States Premium Factor” means the percentage by which the difference in the United States loan schedule premiums for Strict Middling (SM) 1⅛-inch upland cotton and for Middling (M) 1 3 ⁄ 32 -inch upland cotton exceeds the difference in the applicable premiums for comparable international qualities.

“acreage planted on the farm to eligible noncovered commodities” applies in that section

the term “acreage planted on the farm to eligible noncovered commodities” means acreage planted on a farm to commodities other than covered commodities, trees, bushes, vines, grass, or pasture (including cropland that was idle or fallow), as determined by the Secretary. (4) Number of base acres Subject to paragraphs (3) and (8), the number of base acres allocated to an eligible farm shall— (A) be equal to the difference obtained by subtracting the amount determined under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) from the amount determined under subparagraph (B) of that paragraph; and (B) include unassigned crop base.

“loan commodity” applies throughout its subchapter

the term “loan commodity” means wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, upland cotton, extra long staple cotton, long grain rice, medium grain rice, peanuts, soybeans, other oilseeds, graded wool, nongraded wool, mohair, honey, dry peas, lentils, small chickpeas, and large chickpeas. (b) Nonrecourse loans available (1) In general For each of the 2014 through 2031 crops of each loan commodity, the Secretary shall make available to producers on a farm nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for loan commodities produced on the farm.

“demand” applies in that section

The term “demand” means— (i) the average seasonally adjusted annual rate of domestic mill consumption of cotton during the most recent 3 months for which official data of the Department of Agriculture are available or, in the absence of sufficient data, as estimated by the Secretary; and (ii) the larger of— (I) average exports of upland cotton during the preceding 6 marketing years; or (II) cumulative exports of upland cotton plus outstanding export sales for the marketing year in which the quota is established. (B) Limited global import quota

“limited global import quota” applies in that section

The term “limited global import quota” means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota. (C) Supply

“special import quota” applies in that section

the term “special import quota” means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota. (2) Establishment (A) In general The President shall carry out an import quota program beginning on August 1, 2014 , as provided in this subsection.

“supply” applies in that section

The term “supply” means, using the latest official data of the Department of Agriculture— (i) the carry-over of upland cotton at the beginning of the marketing year (adjusted to 480-pound bales) in which the quota is established; (ii) production of the current crop; and (iii) imports to the latest date available during the marketing year.

“high moisture state” applies in that section

the term “high moisture state” means corn or grain sorghum having a moisture content in excess of Commodity Credit Corporation standards for marketing assistance loans made by the Secretary under section 9031 of this title .

“actual dairy production margin” applies throughout its part

The term “actual dairy production margin” means the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost, as calculated under section 9052 of this title . (2) All-milk price

“all-milk price” applies throughout its part

The term “all-milk price” means the average price received, per hundredweight of milk, by dairy operations for all milk sold to plants and dealers in the United States, as determined by the Secretary. (3) Average feed cost

“average feed cost” applies throughout its part

The term “average feed cost” means the average cost of feed used by a dairy operation to produce a hundredweight of milk, determined under section 9052 of this title using the sum of the following: (A) The product determined by multiplying 1.0728 by the price of corn per bushel. (B) The product determined by multiplying 0.00735 by the price of soybean meal per ton. (C) The product determined by multiplying 0.0137 by the price of alfalfa hay per ton. (4) Dairy operation (A) In general

“dairy margin coverage” applies throughout its part

The term “dairy margin coverage” means the dairy margin coverage program required by section 9053 of this title . (6) Dairy margin coverage payment

“dairy margin coverage payment” applies throughout its part

The term “dairy margin coverage payment” means a payment made to a participating dairy operation under dairy margin coverage pursuant to section 9056 of this title . (7) Participating dairy operation

“dairy operation” applies throughout its part

The term “dairy operation” means, as determined by the Secretary, 1 or more dairy producers that produce and market milk as a single dairy operation in which each dairy producer— (i) shares in the risk of producing milk; and (ii) makes contributions (including land, labor, management, equipment, or capital) to the dairy operation of the individual or entity, which are at least commensurate with the individual or entity’s share of the proceeds of the operation. (B) Additional ownership structures The Secretary shall determine additional ownership structures to be covered by the definition of dairy operation. (5) Dairy margin coverage

“participating dairy operation” applies throughout its part

The term “participating dairy operation” means a dairy operation that registers under section 9054 of this title to participate in dairy margin coverage. (8) Production history

“production history” applies throughout its part

The term “production history” means the production history determined for a participating dairy operation under subsection (a) or (b) of section 9055 of this title . (9) Secretary

“Secretary” applies throughout its part

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (10) United States The term “United States”, in a geographical sense, means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States.

“eligible dairy organization” applies in that section

The term “eligible dairy organization” means a dairy farmer (either individually or as part of a cooperative), or a dairy processor, who— (A) accounts to a Federal milk marketing order marketwide pool; and (B) incurs qualified expenses under subsection (e). (2) Eligible distributor

“eligible distributor” applies in that section

The term “eligible distributor” means a public or private nonprofit organization that distributes donated eligible milk. (3) Eligible milk

“eligible milk” applies in that section

The term “eligible milk” means Class I fluid milk products produced and processed in the United States. (4) Eligible partnership

“eligible partnership” applies in that section

The term “eligible partnership” means a partnership between an eligible dairy organization and an eligible distributor. (5) Participating partnership

“participating partnership” applies in that section

The term “participating partnership” means an eligible partnership for which the Secretary has approved a donation and distribution plan for eligible milk under subsection (c)(2). (b) Program required; purposes Not later than 180 days after December 20, 2018 , the Secretary shall establish and administer a milk donation program for the purposes of— (1) encouraging the donation of eligible milk; (2) providing nutrition assistance to individuals in low-income groups; and (3) reducing food waste.

“eligible dairy organization” applies in that section

The term “eligible dairy organization” has the meaning given the term in section 9071(a) of this title . (2) Eligible dairy product

“eligible dairy product” applies in that section

The term “eligible dairy product” means a product primarily made from milk, including fluid milk, that is produced and processed in the United States. (3) Eligible distributor

“eligible distributor” applies in that section

The term “eligible distributor” means a public or private nonprofit organization that distributes donated eligible dairy products to recipient individuals and families. (4) Eligible partnership

“eligible partnership” applies in that section

The term “eligible partnership” means a partnership between an eligible dairy organization and an eligible distributor. (b) Establishment and purposes Not later than 60 days after December 27, 2020 , the Secretary shall establish and administer a dairy donation program for the purposes of— (1) facilitating the timely donation of eligible dairy products; and (2) preventing and minimizing food waste.

“applicable date” applies in that section

the term “applicable date” means, with respect to livestock, as applicable— (i) the day before the date of death of the livestock; or (ii) the day before the date of the event that caused the harm to the livestock that resulted in a reduced sale price. (3) Special rule for payments made due to disease The Secretary shall ensure that payments made to an eligible producer under paragraph (1) are not made for the same livestock losses for which compensation is provided pursuant to section 8306(d) of this title .

“covered livestock” applies in that section

the term “covered livestock” means livestock of an eligible livestock producer that, during the 60 days prior to the beginning date of a qualifying drought or fire condition, as determined by the Secretary, the eligible livestock producer— (I) owned; (II) leased; (III) purchased; (IV) entered into a contract to purchase; (V) is a contract grower; or (VI) sold or otherwise disposed of due to qualifying drought conditions during— (aa) the current production year; or (bb) subject to paragraph (3)(B)(ii), 1 or both of the 2 production years immediately preceding the current production year.

“covered producer” applies in that section

The term “covered producer” means an eligible producer on a farm that is— (A) as determined by the Secretary— (i) a beginning farmer or rancher; (ii) a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher; or (iii) a limited resource farmer or rancher; or (B) a veteran farmer or rancher, as defined in section 2279(a) of this title . (2) Eligible producer on a farm (A) In general

“drought monitor” applies in that section

The term “drought monitor” means a system for classifying drought severity according to a range of abnormally dry to exceptional drought, as defined by the Secretary. (C) Eligible livestock producer (i) In general

“eligible livestock producer” applies in that section

The term “eligible livestock producer” means an eligible producer on a farm that— (I) is an owner, cash or share lessee, or contract grower of covered livestock that provides the pastureland or grazing land, including cash-leased pastureland or grazing land, for the livestock; (II) provides the pastureland or grazing land for covered livestock, including cash-leased pastureland or grazing land that is physically located in a county affected by drought; (III) certifies grazing loss; and (IV) meets all other eligibility requirements established under this subsection.

“eligible orchardist” applies in that section

The term “eligible orchardist” means a person that produces annual crops from trees for commercial purposes. (B) Natural disaster

“eligible producer on a farm” applies in that section

The term “eligible producer on a farm” means an individual or entity described in subparagraph (B) that, as determined by the Secretary, assumes the production and market risks associated with the agricultural production of crops or livestock. (B) Description An individual or entity referred to in subparagraph (A) is— (i) a citizen of the United States; (ii) a resident alien; (iii) an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined in section 5304 of title 25 ); (iv) a partnership of citizens of the United States; or (v) a corporation, limited liability corporation, or other farm organizational structure organized under State law. (3) Farm-raised fish

“farm-raised fish” applies in that section

The term “farm-raised fish” means any aquatic species that is propagated and reared in a controlled environment. (4) Livestock

“legal entity” applies in that section

the terms “legal entity” and “person” have the meaning given those terms in section 1001(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 7 U.S.C. 1308(a) ). (B) Acres The total quantity of acres planted to trees or tree seedlings for which a person or legal entity shall be entitled to receive payments under this subsection may not exceed 1,000 acres.

“livestock” applies in that section

The term “livestock” includes— (A) cattle (including dairy cattle); (B) bison; (C) poultry; (D) sheep; (E) swine; (F) horses; and (G) other livestock, as determined by the Secretary. (5) Secretary

“natural disaster” applies in that section

The term “natural disaster” means plant disease, insect infestation, drought, fire, freeze, flood, earthquake, lightning, or other occurrence, as determined by the Secretary. (C) Nursery tree grower

“nursery tree grower” applies in that section

The term “nursery tree grower” means a person who produces nursery, ornamental, fruit, nut, or Christmas trees for commercial sale, as determined by the Secretary. (D) Tree

“person” applies in that section

the terms “legal entity” and “person” have the meaning given those terms in section 1001(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 7 U.S.C. 1308(a) ). (B) Acres The total quantity of acres planted to trees or tree seedlings for which a person or legal entity shall be entitled to receive payments under this subsection may not exceed 1,000 acres.

“Secretary” applies in that section

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Livestock indemnity payments (1) Payments For fiscal year 2012 and each succeeding fiscal year, the Secretary shall use such sums as are necessary of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make livestock indemnity payments to eligible producers on farms that have incurred livestock death losses in excess of the normal mortality, sold livestock for a reduced sale price, or both as determined by the Secretary, due to— (A) attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the Federal Government or protected by Federal law, including wolves and avian predators; (B) adverse weather, as determined by the Secretary, during the …

“tree” applies in that section

The term “tree” includes a tree, bush, and vine. (2) Eligibility (A) Loss Subject to subparagraph (B), for fiscal year 2012 and each succeeding fiscal year, the Secretary shall use such sums as are necessary of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide assistance— (i) under paragraph (3) to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers that planted trees for commercial purposes but lost the trees as a result of a natural disaster, as determined by the Secretary; and (ii) under paragraph (3)(B) to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers that have a production history for commercial purposes on planted or existing trees but lost the trees as a result of a natural …

“unborn livestock death losses” applies in that section

the term “unborn livestock death losses” means losses of any livestock described in subparagraph (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), or (G) of subsection (a)(4) that was gestating on the date of the death of the livestock. (c) Livestock forage disaster program (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Covered livestock (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii),

“animal” applies throughout its chapter

The term “animal” has the meaning given the term in section 8302 of this title . (2) Transboundary disease

“transboundary disease” applies throughout its chapter

The term “transboundary disease” has the meaning given the term in section 8914(a) of this title . (3) Veterinary countermeasure

“veterinary countermeasure” applies throughout its chapter

The term “veterinary countermeasure” has the meaning given the term in section 8302 of this title .