products, honey, upland cotton, extra-long staple cotton, cotton products, dairy products, peanuts, tung nuts and oil, vegetable oil products, linseed oil, rosin and turpentine, tobacco, tallow or

grease, and seeds and plants. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any person who, as owner, landlord, tenant, or

sharecropper who is entitled to share in crops on a farm, that has

history of producing is eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Record of farming operation must be

on file in the county office. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Program regulations published in

Federal Register. Announcements issued to news media and letters

to producers. Application Procedure: In the case of warehouse-stored

commodities, farmer presents warehouse receipts to the county office. In the case of farm-stored commodities, farmer informs the

county office that he wants a loan. Award Procedure: None. Deadlines: Depending on commodity, loans are available for periods

of 6 to 8 months following harvest. Purchases from producers

made at time of loan maturity for the crop. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 3 days. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Not applicable.
Audits: Spot checks at county office, state office, and field office

level by Office of Inspector General, Department of Agriculture
and the General Accounting Office.

Records: Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-48-4336-0-3-999.
Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 70 $688,456,000; FY 71 est

$765,556,000; and FY 72 est $696,582,000; Face Value of
Loans: (Guaranteed) FY 70 $2,338,305,000; FY 71 est

$1,972,360,000; and FY 72 est $2,001,374,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A total of 2,636,672 new loans

were made in fiscal year 1970 compared to 3,233,990 new loans made in fiscal year 1969. The dollar volume of price support extended through loan and purchase programs on 1969 crops through June 30, 1970 totaled $2,604,593,029. The total was comprised of loans made - $ 2,298,433,052 and purchases of commodities $306,159,977. This compares with $3,212,512,374

on 1968 crops through June 30, 1969. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “Farm

Commodity and Related Programs,” Agriculture Handbook 345,
USDA Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., cost $0.45;
"ASCS Commodity Fact Sheets,” no cost; "The Price Support
Program,” BI-4-USDA, no cost; Agricultural Stabilization and
Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Washington, D.C. 20250.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Local Agricultural Stabilization and

Conservation office, State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office. (A list of the location of the county offices may be obtained from the state office.) For state offices,

see "Agency Address List” at the end of this catalog. Headquarters Office: Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation

Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.056, Storage Facilities and Equipment

Loans; 10.504, Extension Programs for Improving Farm Income; 10.505, Extension Programs for Marketing and Distribution.

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND

CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL

TURE AUTHORIZATION: Food and Agriculture Act of 1965, as amended;

Public Law 89-321; Public Law 90-559; Agricultural Act of 1970,

Title VI; Public Law 91-524. OBJECTIVES: To adjust the production of surplus crops to keep crops

in balance with demand, to reduce public cost, and to make price

support programs more effective. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The payments are used for

production costs and to help farmers r aintain their income. Producers of cotton who participate can earn payments on acreage planted up to the allotment by setting aside an acreage from crop production equal to a specified percentage of the allotment and

maintaining the farm's conserving base. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any person who as owner, landlord, tenant, or

sharecropper, on a farm, that has history of producing the

commodity, is eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Record of farming operation must be

on file in the county office. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Program regulations published in

Federal Register. Announcements issued to news media and letters

to producers. Application Procedure: Farm operator visits office during spring

signup period and signs application form ASCS-378 giving intent

to participate and share in planted acres. Award Procedure: None. Deadlines: Producer signup deadlines are announced. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval of intentions to

participate is fairly routine and prompt. Approval of final payments depends upon farmer certification of acreage and other

eligibility. Appeals: If producer questions allotments, bases or yields he may

appeal within 15 days after being notified. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Applicant reports and certifies planted acreage and shares

and conserving use acreage and compliance with other provisions. Reporting of compliance can be anytime after crops are planted

and prior to maturity. Audits: Spot checks at county or state level by Office of Inspector ?

General, Department of Agriculture.
Records: Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-48-4336-0-3-999.
Obligations: (Direct payments) FY 70 $827,559,000; FY 71 est

$917,909,000; and FY 72 est $843,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $3 to $55,000; $1,670. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1971, there were

476,209 participating cotton farms and they received total

payments of $918,000,000. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “ASCS

Production Adjustment Programs," BI-5 USDA, no cost;
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Local Agricultural Stabilization and

Conservation office, State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office. (A list of the location of the county offices

may be obtained from the state office.) For state offices, see

“Agency Address List” at the back of this catalog. Headquarters Office: Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation

Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.055, Feed Grain Production Stabilization;

10.058, Wheat Production Stabilization.

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND

CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL

TURE ALTHORIZATION: Public Law 90-484, as amended and the Agricul

tural Act of 1970; Public Law 91-524, Title II, section 204. OBJECTIVES: To indemnify dairy farmers and manufacturers of dairy

products who are directed to remove their milk or dairy products from commercial markets because it was contaminated with residues of pesticides resulting from no misaction on the part of

the dairy farmer or the manufacturer of the dairy product. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Fair market value is paid for the

milk to the dairy farmer or the fair market value of the dairy product is paid to the manufacturer who is unable to market because of pesticide residue. No payment may be made to any dairy farmer whose milk or to any manufacturer whose dairy product was removed from the market as a result of his willful failure to follow procedures for the pesticide as prescribed by the

Federal Government. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The dairy farmer's milk must have been

removed from the market by a public agency or a milk handler because of pesticide residue in such milk. In the case of manufacturers of dairy products the product must have been removed from the market by a public agency because of pesticide

residue in such product. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: In the case of a dairy farmer, the notice

removing the milk from the market along with a record of past marketing records for milk, the pesticide involved and the uses of pesticides during the previous 24 months. In the case of the manufacturer of dairy products, the notice removing the product from the market and sufficient data to determine the value of the

product. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Application Procedure: An application Form ASCS-373, for

payment is filed with the local county Agricultural Stabilization

and Conservation office. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: August 31, 1973. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 30 to 60 days. Appeals: Applicant may appeal to State Agricultural Stabilization

and Conservation Committee and to Deputy Administrator, State and County Operations, ASCS, United States Department of

Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: None.
Audits: On a spot basis by Office of Inspector General, Department

of Agriculture. Also subject to GAO post audit. Records: The dairy farmer and the manufacturer of dairy products

must keep any records in applying for a payment for 3 years

following the year in which an application for payment was filed. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-44-3314-0-1-351.
Obligations: (Direct payments) FY 70 $200,000; FY 71 est

$550,000; and FY 72 est $500,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Dependent upon extent

of loss at fair market value. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, payments were

made to about 50 farmers totaling $175,000. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: County Agricultural Stabilization and

Conservation office. (A list of the location of the county offices may be obtained from the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service State Office.) For state offices, see “Agency

Address List” at the end of this catalog. Headquarters Office: Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation

Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.506, Extension Programs for Pesticide

Safety and Rural Civil Defense.

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND

CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL

TURE AUTHORIZATION: Public Law 85-58 (Third Supplemental

Appropriation Act, 1957). OBJECTIVES: To enable farmers to perform emergency conservation

measures to control wind erosion on farmlands, or to rehabilitate farmlands damage in wind erosion, floods, hurricanes, or other

natural disasters. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Emergency cost-sharing is limited

to new conservation problems created by natural disasters, which: if not treated will impair or endanger the land; materially affect the productive capacity of the land; represent damage which is unusual in character and, except for wind erosion, is not the type which, would recur frequently in the same area; and will be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be required

to return the land to productive agricultural use. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any person who as owner, landlord, tenant, or

sharecropper on a farm or ranch, including associated groups,

bears a part of the cost of an approved conservation practice is

eligible to apply for cost-share conservation assistance. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Identification as an eligible person, and

proof of contribution to the cost of performing the conservation

practice. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Program is announced through the

news media and in letters to eligible participants in the county

area designated by the Secretary of Agriculture as a disaster area. Application Procedure: Eligible persons make application form

ASCS-245, for cost sharing at any time during the year, at the
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) county

office for the county in which the land is located. Award Procedure: The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation

(ASC) county committee must approve applications in whole or in part within the county allocation of Federal funds for that

purpose. Deadlines: The conservation practice for which cost shares have been

approved must be completed during the program year, within the time specified by the ASC county committee and such performance reported to the county office within a specified time. Application for payment must be filed with the ASC county

committee by a prescribed date. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Same as in deadlines, with

certain special exceptions. Appeals: Participant may appeal to ASC county committee or office,

state committee, or Deputy Administrator, on any determination. Renewals: Certain approvals may be extended by the ASC county

committee or renewals may be made under a future program year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Cost-share payment or

advance of conservation materials or services in lieu of payment. The agricultural producer usually pays about 20 percent of the

conservation practice with certain exceptions. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Practice cost-share approvals

are given on a program year basis. The approvals specify the time

in which the practice must be carried out. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Not applicable.
Audits: Random selections and questioned cases.

Records: Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-44-3316-0-1-354.

Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $15,913,000; FY 71 est $15,000,000;

and FY 72 est $9,354,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No limitation in size of

payment. Average payment $400. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As a result of natural disasters in 3

fiscal year 1970, 1,011,000 acres were served in 31 states. It is

estimated that 750,000 acres will be served in 1971. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Chapter VII of a

Code of Federal Regulations - Title 7 - Agriculture, Part 701,

Section 701.94. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Farmers are advised to contact their local

county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office after a natural disaster has occurred to determine whether the county has been designated eligible for emergency cost-share 11 assistance. (A list of the location of the county offices may be obtained from the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service State Office.) For state offices, see "Agency Address List"

at the end of this catalog. Headquarters Office: Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation

Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.050, Rural Environmental Assistance;

10.404, Emergency Loans; 50.002, Disaster Relief to States.

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND

CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL

TURE AUTHORIZATION: Food and Agriculture Act of 1965, as amended;

Public Law 89-321; Public Law 90-559. Agricultural Act of 1970;

Public Law 91-524, Title V. OBJECTIVES: To adjust the production of surplus crops to keep crops

in balance with demand, to reduce public cost, and to make

price-support programs more effective. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The payments are used for

production costs and to help farmers maintain their income. Producers of feed grains who participate can earn payments by setting aside an acreage from crop production equal to a specified

percentage of the base and maintaining the farm's conserving base. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any person who as owner, landlord, tenant or

sharecropper on a farm, that has history of producing the

commodities, is eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Record of farming operation must be

on file in the county office. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Program regulations published in

Federal Register. Announcements issued to news media and letters

to producers. Application Procedure: l'arm operator visits office during spring

signup period and signs application form ASCS-477 giving intent

to participate and share in planted acres. A rd ocedure: None. Deadlines: Producer signup deadlines are announced. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval of intentions to

participate is fairly routine and prompt. Approval of final payments depends upon farmer certification of acreages and other

eligibility. Appeals: If producer questions bases or yields, he may appeal within

15 days after being notified. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Farmer reports and certifies planted acreage and shares and

conserving use acreage and compliance with other provisions. Reporting of compliance by individual farmer can be anytime

after crops are planted and prior to maturity. Audits: Spot checks at county or state level by Office of Inspector

General, Department of Agriculture, and the General Accounting

Office.
Records: Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-48-4336-0-3-999.
Obligations: (Direct payments) FY 70 $1,643,578,000; FY 71 est

$1,509,760,000; and FY 72 est $1,000,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $3 to $55,000; $1,612. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1971, there were

1,537,687 participating farms and they received total payments of

$1,510,000,000. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: "ASCS

Production Adjustment Programs,” BI-5 USDA, no cost.
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Local Agricultural Stabilization and

Conservation office, State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office. (A list of the location of the county offices may be obtained from the state office.) For state offices,

see “Agency Address List” at the end of this catalog. Headquarters Office: Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation

Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.052, Cotton Production Stabilization;

10.058, Wheat Production Stabilization.

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND

CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL

TURE ALTHORIZATION: Agriculture Act of 1949, as amended; 12 U.S.C.

1134c. Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, as amended;

15 U.S.C. 714-714p. Agricultural Act of 1970; Public Law 91-524. OBJECTIVES: To complement the price support commodity loan

program by providing adequate financing for storage facilities and drying equipment, thereby affording farmers the opportunity for

orderly marketing of their crops. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans. LSES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The loans are used to finance the

purchase of storage structures and drying equipment needed. To qualify for loans the farmers must meet the need eligibility requirements for storing or conditioning of one or more of the following commodities: barley, corn, grain sorghum, oats, rye, wheat, soybeans, sunflower seed, rice, dry edible beans, flaxseed

and peanuts. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any person who, as owner, landlord, tenant or

sharecropper who produces one or more of the 12 eligible commodities is eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Record of farming operation must be

on file in the county office. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Program regulations published in

Federal Register. Announcements issued to news media and letters

to producers. Application Procedure: The producer must file an application, Form

CCC-185, in the county office showing production name of vendor from whom facility will be purchased and cost of proposed

installation. Paid receipts must also be furnished the county office. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: The producer must file an application not later than 30

days of delivery of the structure or equipment to the farm. Loans

must be disbursed within 4 months after approval unless extended. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: None.

Appeals: Limited application.

Renewals: Extensions of approval are permitted. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Not applicable.
Audits: Spot check at county office, state office, and field office

level by Office of Inspector General, Department of Agriculture,

and the General Accounting Office.
Records: Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-48-4336-0-3-999.
Face Value of Loans: (Direct) FY 70 $50,240,000; FY 71 est

$55,000,000; and FY 72 est $ 74,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $150 to $35,000;

$2,225. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since the inception of the program

in 1949, there have been 305,337 loans made for $491,000,000 covering a total capacity of 1,449,000 bushels. There were 20,305

new loans made in fiscal year 1970 totaling $50,000,000. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “Farm

Commodity and Related Programs,” Agriculture Handbook 345,
USDA, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., $0.45;
“ASCS Commodity Fact Sheets,” no cost; “The Price Support
Program,” BI-4-USDA, no cost; Agricultural Stabilization and
Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Washington, D.C. 20250.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Local Agricultural Stabilization and

Conservation office, State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office. (A list of the location of the county offices may be obtained from the state office.) For state offices,

see “Agency Address List” at the end of this catalog. Headquarters Office: Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation

Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.051, Commodity Loans and Purchases;

10.505, Extension Programs for Marketing and Distribution.

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND

CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL

TURE AUTHORIZATION: Sugar Act of 1948, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1100 et

seq. OBJECTIVES: To protect the welfare of the U.S. sugar industry, to

provide U.S. consumers with ample sugar supplies at reasonable prices, and to promote and strengthen the export trade of the

United States. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. CSES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Sugar beet and sugarcane producers in the

continental United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico are eligible for payments. To be eligible, producers must (a) not harvest an acreage in excess of the proportionate share (acreage allotment) established for their farms; (b) pay all farm workers at rates not less than those established by the Secretary of Agriculture; and (c) if they are also processors of sugar beets or sugarcane, pay fair prices for cane or beets purchased from other growers. If they employ children under 14 years or permit those 14 years and 15 years to work in excess of 8 hours per day, a $10 deduction is

made from their payment for cach day the child is employed. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant cligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Upon request of the ASCS county

ammillee, a producer must furnish proof that all eligibility

requirements have been met. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: Producer files application for payment on

prescribed forms at local ASC county offices. Application for
payment forms are, for sugar beets - SU-110; Louisiana and

Florida - SU-120; Puerto Rico - SU-150; Hawaii - SU-180. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: Generally, 2 years after completion of crop harvest. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Generally, within 30 days

after application is filed. Appeals: Producer may appeal any decision made by ASC county

and state committees to the Secretary of Agriculture concerning

amounts of payment or eligibility for payment. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: None.
Audits: Periodic audits by Office of Inspector General, Department

of Agriculture. Records: The producer must keep wage records for 3 years following

the date application was filed. Processors must also keep basic

records for varying lengths of time (trom 2 10 3 years). FINANCIAL INFORMATION: