Early Spuds Bring Good Prices in East
Prices for early potatoes rise across markets as a bumper crop outlook favors growers in Box Butte and surrounding areas. Kansas reports high No 1 stock at 5.50 to 6.50 a barrel, with No 2 down to 2.50. Florida and Carolinas show varied gains but steady demand, while old potatoes linger, sold cheap from 1 to 2.50 per 180 pounds.
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Kansas Potato Crop Faces Irregular Year In Kaw Valley
Kansas potato growers report a poor and irregular year with acreage down about 16 000 acres from last year. In Kaw Valley diggings are underway as wheat harvest slows, with yields from 100 to 225 bushels per acre. Prices range from 2.10 to 2.50 per cwt, while rot and blight affect some fields and packing quality remains a concern.
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Topeka
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Texas
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Kaw Valley
Heavy Rain Delays Potatoes Digging In Eagle Lake Texas
Heavy rains keep 690 acres of Eagle Lake area potatoes in the ground undug, rotting in soil as planters await dry spells. Rice farmers also suffer from excess water while New York market reports show strong prices and delayed shipments from the Old Dominion steamer, despite a few quality issues.
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New York
Old Dominion
New Stock Strong in Boston Market
Boston reports a firmer opening for potatoes as supply remains light. Branded stock and other marks from North Carolina and Norfolk sold from 6.50 to 6.75 per barrel with slack packed stock bringing 5.45 to 5.75, all higher than prior periods.
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Norfolk
Potatoes Sell Weakly as Market Shows Little Improvement
A local potato market report notes limited gains with best lots at 11.26 and decayed stock selling as low as 25 cents. New potatoes remained easy at the close with Norfolk and Eastern Shore prices hovering around 5.50 to 6.00 dollars.
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Eastern Shore
Bountiful Potato Yield Expected In Louisville District
Heavy rains across the Louisville area have boosted potato production with the Cobblers shaping up to be of high quality. The onion crop is advancing well and should gain momentum early next week as shipments anticipate a strong season.
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Louisville
Potatoes Market Rises for Old Stock in Portland
In Portland Oregon the market for old potatoes strengthens with limited old stock offerings and smaller sizes, while new potatoes arrive in small volumes locally. California prices fall and overall values here decline. Best stock sold around 45c per pound last week.
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California
Explorers Seek Vast Gran Chaco Lands in Paraguay North
Explorers target the Gran Chaco region in Paraguay of vast grazing lands and forests. The area is described as sparsely populated by nomadic tribes and is linked to Paraguay's approximate population of one million.
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Gran Chaco
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