FEDERALhearing transcript

1969 Congressional Hearings on Potato Research and Marketing

Original title: Potato research and promotion: hearings before the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing and Consumer Relations of the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Ninety-first Congress, first session ... April 17 and 18, 1969.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings established the legislative record for federal oversight of potato industry marketing and research programs, which impact how potato growers are assessed for industry-wide initiatives.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Potato growers

The proposed legislation discussed in these hearings concerns research and promotion programs that involve industry-wide assessments.

Consumers

The subcommittee's mandate includes consumer relations regarding domestic marketing.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of 1969 congressional hearings held by the House on Domestic Marketing and Consumer Relations. The sessions focused on proposed federal legislation regarding potato research and industry promotion programs.

Key Facts

The hearings took place on April 17 and 18, 1969.
The sessions were conducted by the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing and Consumer Relations of the House Committee on Agriculture.
The subject matter was the research and promotion of potatoes.
The hearings occurred during the first session of the 91st Congress.

Why It Matters

These hearings established the legislative record for federal oversight of potato industry marketing and research programs, which impact how potato growers are assessed for industry-wide initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?

The hearings were held to gather testimony and information regarding proposed federal legislation for potato research and industry promotion.

Who conducted these hearings?

The hearings were conducted by the on Domestic Marketing and Consumer Relations, which is part of the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Historical focus on commodity promotion

The hearings highlight the 1969 federal interest in formalizing industry-led research and promotion programs for specific agricultural commodities.

Committee on Agriculture

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organizationCommittee on Agriculture“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →

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Sources

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