Asked by Jahmorai Thomas on May 08, 2024

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Irving Tiller exclusively grew wheat in each of the past three years.Under the Food,Conservation,and Energy Act of 2008,Tiller:

A) must grow wheat in the current year in order to receive direct payments from the federal government.
B) can grow whatever crop he wants to in the current year but will only receive direct payments from the federal government if the price of wheat falls below a targeted price.
C) can grow whatever crop he wants in the current year and will still receive direct payments from the federal government based on his previously grown wheat crops.
D) must grow something other than wheat to qualify for direct payments from the federal government.

Food, Conservation, And Energy Act

A comprehensive farm bill that covers policies affecting food production, conservation measures, and energy consumption.

Wheat

A cereal grain that is a worldwide staple food, used for making products like bread, pasta, and pastry.

Direct Payments

Cash subsidies paid to farmers based on past production levels; a permanent transfer payment unaffected by current crop prices and current production.

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Andrew StetlerMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, farmers like Tiller can grow whatever crop they choose and still receive direct payments from the federal government based on their historical planting records, not on what they plant in the current year.