§1437.309. Turfgrass sod.
7 C.F.R. § 1437.309
Turfgrass sod is a value loss crop and is the upper stratum of soil bound by mature grass and plant roots into a thick mat produced in commercial quantities for sale.
Specific species, types or varieties of grass intended for turfgrass sod will be considered a separate crop without regard to other intended uses.
The unit of measure for all turfgrass sod is a square yard.
Turfgrass sod having any value will be considered as worth full value.
In addition to the records required in § 1437.8, producers seeking payment must provide information to FSA regarding the average number of square yards per acre and all unharvested areas.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[67 FR 12448, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended at 79 FR 74582, 74583, Dec. 15, 2014]
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7333; 15 U.S.C. 714-714m; 19 U.S.C. 2497, and 48 U.S.C. 1469a.
Source
Source: 67 FR 12448, Mar. 19, 2002, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[67 FR 12448, Mar. 19, 2002, as amended at 79 FR 74582, 74583, Dec. 15, 2014]