1970 Congressional Hearings on Peanut and Tobacco Acreage Allotments
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings addressed the regulatory framework that determined which farmers were permitted to grow specific quantities of peanuts and tobacco, directly impacting the economic viability of farms holding these federal allotments.
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Peanut farmers
Farmers holding federal peanut acreage allotments were subject to the regulations discussed regarding the transfer of their production quotas.
Tobacco farmers
Farmers holding federal tobacco acreage allotments were subject to the regulations discussed regarding the transfer of their production quotas.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The House Committee on Agriculture held hearings on May 5, July 28, and September 16, 1970.
- The primary subject was the transfer of peanut and tobacco acreage allotments.
- Acreage allotments were federal quotas limiting the amount of land a farmer could use to grow specific price-supported crops.
- The hearings explored the legal and administrative mechanisms for moving these allotments between different parcels of land or different owners.
Why It Matters
The hearings addressed the regulatory framework that determined which farmers were permitted to grow specific quantities of peanuts and tobacco, directly impacting the economic viability of farms holding these federal allotments.
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Agricultural Quota Management
The hearings highlight the transition period in federal agricultural policy where the government actively managed crop supply through strict acreage controls.
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