Outlook for Georgia Produce in 1930 Market Analysis
Georgia market correspondent COL Brown forecasts higher demand for fresh fruits and vegetables in 1930, but prices depend on crop size and weather. He warns against overplanting melons and apples for export, notes competition from Florida, the Carolinas, and imports, and stresses careful packing and sizing for northern buyers.
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L. Brown
Georgia
Europe
Nova Scotia
Crimea
Laatenson
Imperial Valley
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
California
Carolinas
Apple tree bands trap codling moth larvae in orchards
United States Department of Agriculture researchers report banding trunks as a control for codling moths, an insect causing large losses to apple growers. Trials test bands treated with beta naphthol and lubricating oil showing promise without visible tree injury, but tests must proceed on full bearing trees to assess safety.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Cooperative group to meet Federal Farm Board in Washington
Representatives of a cooperative association handling fruits and vegetables were scheduled to meet the Federal Farm Board in Washington on January 14 to discuss how fruit and vegetable industries can secure benefits under the Agricultural Marketing Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Board
Washington
Atlanta Dominates Georgia Fruit and Produce Market
Atlanta ranks as a leading Georgia market with growing, diverse demand. In 1929 the city needed 6,730 carloads of fresh fruits and vegetables, up from 6,604 in 1928, reflecting a 20 percent rise since 1924. Florida, Georgia, and California supply most produce, with bananas the second largest item after potatoes. Atlanta imports citrus, peaches, watermelons, and other items from several states and foreign countries, underscoring its importance to growers statewide.
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Atlanta
South
Indianapolis
Rochester
Providence
Freergis
Florida
California
Georgia
Peanut Growers Plan Georgia Co operative Marketing Agency
South Georgia growers meeting in Moultrie outlined plans for a peanut growers co operative marketing agency with headquarters in the city. A fund was raised and committees formed to draft the constitution by laws and marketing plan under federal farm board requirements. E Aycock acted as secretary and read a George letter asserting farm board cooperation and potential assistance to peanut producers.
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Moultrie
South Georgia
Federal Farm Board
E. Aycock
Moultrie Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Walter F. George
George B. Travis
Federal Farm Boory
Ee Ae
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Coleast Brown
Rere
Im Choesel
Brown
Peanut Growers Organize
Hastings
H. G. Hastings CO Co
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