1971 Wheat and Feed Grain Programs Okayed
New voluntary wheat and feed grain programs for 1971 expand flexibility in acreages. A domestic wheat allotment and feed grain base will be set for eligible farms. Feed grain includes corn and grain sorghum but not barley. Farmers enrolling must set aside a portion of their base and maintain conserving base. payment on the wheat allotment and feed grain base is tied to price support on 50 percent of the base. Enrollment is expected to begin around March.