Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

Of or pertaining to laws, political programs or schemes related to agriculture.

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nonmoney income

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A statistical allowance used in farm income compilations to credit farmers with income for the value of farm products used on the farm (instead of being sold for cash) and the rental value of farm ...

Nonpoint source pollution (NPS)

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Pollutants that are not discharged or emitted from a specific "point" source, such as a pipe or smokestack. Nonpoint water pollutants are often carried from dispersed, diverse sources into water ...

Noninsured Assistance Program (NAP)

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Producers who grow a crop that is currently not eligible for crop insurance may be eligible for a direct payment under the Farm Service Agency’s noninsured assistance program (NAP). NAP has permanent ...

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A private sector nonprofit organization which works independently from any form of government. Some NGOs working in international development are accredited by the United Nations or its ...

nonfarm income

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

includes all income from nonfarm sources (excluding money earned from working for other farmers) received by farm operator households.

noncompetitive imports

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A term used by the Economic Research Service in its reporting of agricultural trade statistics to refer to imports of commodities not produced in the United States. Commodities such as tea, bananas, ...

nonbasic commodities

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Commodities other than basic commodities for which USDA is authorized to provide price support in permanent law. This includes soybeans and other oilseeds, milk, sugar beets, and sugarcane.