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acreage sei-asiae ana conserving base requirements. Or, he can choose not to plant any wheat.
Producers are not required to plant wheat to obtain certificates. However, failure to plant or be considered to have planted at least 90 percent of a farm’s 1972 domestic allotment of either wheat, corn, grain- sorghum, barley or soybeans can result in a reduction in the 1973 allotment by as much as 20 percent. If no wheat or substitute is planted for 3 consecutive years, the entire allotment can be lost. All allotments removed from farms will be reallocated to other wheat farms.
Acreage which is not planted due to a drought, flood, or other natural disaster or condition beyond the control, of the producer will be considered planted to wheat. As in 1971, producers may graze set-aside acres except during the five principal months of the normal growing season, but setaside acreage must be protected against erosion, weeds, insect damage and rodents. In 1972 sweet sorghum again may be planted on the set-aside acreage and grazed, except during the five months of the growing season. Producers who wish to qualify for program benefits need to sign up to participate. Sign-up dates
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