The new provisions could cut by up to $300,000 the benefits now permitted for some very large farmers.
Most of the land in the West was owned by the government, railroads, or large farmers.
France's largest farmers union said today the ruling could be another blow to the industry.
The D19 was introduced in 1961 to suit the needs of larger farmers.
It does give high work rates, but is probably better suited to larger farmers and contractors.
In fact, New York's largest farmers' market never goes away.
Many of the larger farmers, therefore, are anticipating making 30 to 50 percent more than in 1986.
In the summer, this same complex hosts a large outdoor farmer's market.
Only the large farmers, the ones with canneries, can survive.
However, these groups mostly attracted large farmers in the east.