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disaster assistance

Definition:
Federal payments made to farmers because of a natural disaster when (1) planting is prevented or (2) crop yields are abnormally low because of adverse weather and related conditions. Disaster payments may be provided under existing legislation or under special legislation enacted after an extensive natural disaster.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Entry Terms:
  • disaster payments
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/30128
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2012-11-30