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Base acres

Specific acres on a farm, historically determined, that are eligible for certain federal farm program payments, even if those crops aren't currently grown there.

Covered commodities

Specific crops, like corn, soybeans, or wheat, that are eligible for federal farm program support and payments.

Agricultural Act of 2014

A major federal law, commonly known as the 'Farm Bill,' that governs food and farm programs, including commodity support, conservation, and nutrition assistance.

Generic base acres

A temporary category of base acres created by the 2014 Farm Bill that could be planted to certain crops or used to satisfy planting flexibility requirements, now proposed for elimination by this bill.

Crop year

The calendar year in which a crop is harvested, or for programs, the year for which payments or benefits are calculated based on that crop's production.