### Question
How does AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY POLICY AND PROGRAMS define generic base acres?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 9011*, **generic base acres** is defined as:

> the number of base acres for cotton in effect under section 8702 of this title, as adjusted pursuant to section 8711 of this title, as in effect on September 30, 2013, subject to any adjustment or reduction under section 9012 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 9011*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 115-AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-COMMODITY POLICY**

