A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to prescribe the established price for the 1984 or 1985 crop of wheat, corn, upland cotton, or rice as appropriate but at no less than the established price for the 1983 crop of the commodity; to require that deficiency payments for the 1984 and 1985 crops of wheat be paid only with respect to wheat produced for domestic consumption; to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out an export incentive program for such crops; and for other purposes.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to set 1984 and 1985 target prices for wheat, corn, upland cotton, and rice, but at not less than 1983 levels. Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to require that 1984 and 1985 wheat deficiency payments be made only with respect to domestic-intended production. Requires the Secretary to carry out a 1984 and 1985 wheat export incentive program through the Commodity Credit Corporation. Sets forth program provisions. Limits 1984 wheat acreage reductions to a maximum of 25 percent. Provides for in-kind land diversion payments at a rate of 85 percent of a farm's program payment yield. States that registration for the 1984 wheat program shall be until April 1, 1984. Provides for 1984 wheat advance deficiency payments and loans. Determines 1984 and 1985 wheat acreage based on the five preceding crop years, respectively.

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Timeline

1. 6 October 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 October 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 October 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 October 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains.

   Source: Committee

5. 7 October 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 October 1983

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• Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] · R · Sponsor
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