Louisiana berry movement gains volume in early season
Hammond La March 31 The Louisiana strawberry deal is gaining momentum after a slow start now likely to last four to five weeks. Through Hammond 95 cars have moved, totaling 260 cars for the season. Thursday shipments add 66 cars with average prices around 1.93 and good quality. Weather is warm and forecasts suggest a heavy movement as timely showers occur. The late February freezes did not derail production. vines remain healthy with strong root systems and vitality.
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Hammond
Louisiana
Florida
Bureau forecasts 6 per cent larger onion acreage
Washington March 31 In intention to plant reports from intermediate and late states indicate a rise of about six percent over last year's harvested onion acreage The intermediate states expect 10 percent more than 1938 21 450 acres this year versus 19 410 last year In the late states a six percent rise is shown or 57 220 acres against 64 440 in 1938 North Texas New Jersey and Virginia among intermediate states show intended increases In north Texas nearly two thirds of intermediate acreage the rise stands at 17 percent Decreases are expected in California Oklahoma and the Walla Walla district of Washington The increase in late states is noted Continued on Page 27
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Texas
New Jersey
Virginia
California
Oklahoma
Walla Walla
Washington
Lower Potato Rate Proposed
A shipper seeks to cut California to Chicago freight on potatoes to 7 1/2 cents per cwt with a 36 000 pound minimum, via the Trans Continental Freight Bureau. The current rate is 9 1/2 cents, with similar cuts to eastern and western destinations under emergency filing.
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Chicago
California
Trans-Continental Freight Bureau
Creditors of A. Robinson & Son Meet In Kansas City
A meeting of the creditors of A. Robinson & Son Fruit Company was held Thursday afternoon to discuss a proposed trusteeship. Assets were about 11,000 with liabilities around 26,009. The firm, long a receiver and jobber of produce, operates as a partnership between Abraham Robinson and his son Harry.
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Kansas City
A. Robinson & Son Fruit Company
Abraham Robinson
Harry
Kentucky Berry Crop Prospects Good This Season
Kentucky expects a 17 percent rise in strawberry acreage this season, mirroring gains in intermediate strawberry states. Last year 658 carloads moved from the state with additional truck shipments. The state’s three zones Paducah west Kentucky, Louisville north central, and Bowling Green Franklin Oakland form a central Kentucky Tennessee belt with Portland and Mitchellville. Paducah shipping May 10 to 12. 650 to 750 cars anticipated.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Paducah
West Kentucky
Louisville
North Central
Bowling Green-Franklin
Oakland
Tennessee
Portland
Mitchellville
Preliminary Market Report on Terminal Market Delayed
New York March 21 The preliminary report on the terminal market sent to Mayor La Guardia by the USDA two weeks ago remains undisclosed. Trade members expect copies for dealers and property owners to learn the government's suggestions while the Mayor handles other affairs delaying action. Agriculture staff are reviewing sale and delivery records to determine where fruits and vegetables bought in the wholesale district are finally delivered in Manhattan.
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New York
la Guardia
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Manhattan
Arkansas Berry Crop Outlook Slightly Up From 1938
Arkansas strawberry prospects for 1939 look brighter than 1938 as acreage rises to about 16,906 acres from 14,100. White County shows heavy replanting and may offset losses in northwest and Horatio DeQueen areas due to dry weather, with shipments anticipated around April 20 as moisture and favorable conditions continue.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultura
Horatio-DeQueen
White County
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Rain revival boosts Coplah-Hinds county cabbages in Mississippi
In Crystal Springs Mississippi on March 31 a drought plagued Coplah Hinds county vegetable area but a greeted fine rain began Saturday and continued Sunday. Cabbage plants doubled in size in a week and indicators show a strong yield and quality. The rain unlocked dormant growth and aided fertilizer uptake after January planting. All fields now appear vigorous with scattered January plantings including Golden Acre cabbages.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
Coplah-Hinds
Golden Acre Cab
Grafter Posing as Packer Subcriber Targets Readers
A proactive scammer, dubbed a national rolling stone, travels by car and sells The Packer subscriptions while keeping funds and sending out forged receipts. He uses varied aliases and handwriting, claims authority with letters on company letterhead, and seeks victims across states including Texas. Report suspected fraud to Harlingen or our office, collect handwriting samples, and verify receipts.
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Rolling Stone
Texas
Legion
C. D. Wallace
Harlingen
Hastings Potato Deal Gains Momentum Across Region
Hastings producers report 75 to 100 cars of potatoes moved last week with shipments expected to rise gradually. Growers note a 30 to 36 barrel per acre yield, down from 46 to 48 in 1938 due to February cold weather and damage. Total area volume may reach 2,250 to 2,500 cars this season, about 1,000 cars below last year. Movement should peak after mid month with May shipments possibly light. moisture is needed in Flagler County while quality remains good and grading satisfactory.
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Hastings
Fila
Flagler
Missouri strawberry crop seen near 1938 volume
Southwest Missouri growers anticipate a 1939 strawberry crop about the same volume as 1938, with quality near 1938 shipments. Replanting to expand acreage offsets drought losses, and shipments are expected to start around May 10 to 15, with rail and truck movements totaling about 323 cars and more.
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Monett
Missouri
Ozark Aroma
Orarlk
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Cleveland Dealers Questionnaires From Retail Group
Cleveland on March 21 reports the Cleveland Retail Grocers Association sending a letter to local wholesale fruit and vegetable dealers. The letter notes meetings among retailers about a condition at the Food Terminal affecting retail merchants, specifically that many produce men are said to be buying from Atlantic Commission and Wesco, affiliates of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Retail Grocers Association
National Association of Retail Grocers
Ohio Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association
Retail Grocers Association
Atlantic Commission and
Wesco
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
The Produce Packer marketing weekly description
A notice explains The Produce Packer weekly edition focuses on marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related produce. It invites readers to request a free sample copy.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Tennessee Has a Better Berry Crop in Sight
West Tennessee is expected to produce 60 to 70 percent of Tennessee’s field. Last year the state shipped 760 cars. this season shipments may reach 1000. Acreage is up about 15 percent across three main belts as production outlook improves, with west Tennessee leading gains.
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West Tennessee
Phillips Meets Cincinnati Dealers on Apple Convention
Cincinnati March 31 R G Phillips secretary of the International Apple Association visited Cincinnati this week to kick off committee work for the August convention. He spoke at the Cincinnati Club dinner, urged trade vigilance on Congress action, and noted the 1921 IA A meeting in Cincinnati as a precedent for holding the 1939 gathering.
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Cincinnati
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Association
Phillips
Cincinnati Club
William Wert
National League of Wholesale Distributors convention in New York
John Henderson of R Dixon & Co. says the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors will hold its 1940 convention in New York City from January 9 to 12 with headquarters at the Waldorf Astoria. A local organizing meeting within ten days will appoint committees to plan an interesting program and entertainment.
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New York
John Henderson
R. Dixon & Co
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Distributors
Jis
New York City
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Henderson
Central Kentucky Tennessee berry crop outlook good
Nashville Tenn March 31 Following a mild second favorable winter in this Central Kentucky Tennessee strawberry belt, dry weather prevailed until recently. Present favorable weather is bringing the crop out and toward harvest. With five weeks to go before initial carrot shipments and favorable weather through harvest a moderately full crop of good quality fruit can be expected. The belt once shipped as much as 1000 cars yearly by rail but adverse conditions and low prices since 1929 reduced acreage. last two to three seasons show continued decline.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee-Kentucky
More or Less Trouble Brewing Between Berry Factors in Louisiana
Tensions rise in Louisiana as Farmers Union Co operative Association targets strawberry growers. The union campaigns for added tonnage amid meetings and handbills while mortgage holders allege growers are urged to break contracts. Liens on fruit threaten redress if contracts collapse. Key lenders include R. G. Auction Co, Louisiana Strawberry Exchange, Gentile Bros. Co of Hammond and Marion T Fannaly Inc of Ponchatoula.
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Hanighon
Louisiana Belt
Farmers Union Co-operative Association
R. & G. Auction Company
Louisiana. Strawberry Exchange, Inc
Gentile Bros. Company
Hammond
Marion T. Fannaly, Inc
Ponchatoula
Arguments That Get Out of Bounds in The Packer
The Packer notes its policy of free discussion while acknowledging recent controversial topics in its news columns. It cites biased articles by James H. Bawden of St Louis and criticism of United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, calling for a measured, tolerant future editorial stance amid debates on chain stores.
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Packer
James H. Bawden
St. Louis
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Lettuce shipments cut in Phoenix area amid plowed under crop
Phoenix area shippers agreed to plow under one third of lettuce acreage to steady prices. About 5,500 acres were disced, with a market ban continuing until April 15. Weekly shipments expected around 150 carloads daily, peaking in mid-April. fertilization boosted only some fields, yielding mix of stock quality.
Alabama strawberry crop seen rising slightly this year
Montgomery March 31—Alabama is expected to ship about 612 cars of strawberries this season, up from 462 in 1938 and 425 in 1937. Rail shipments should total around 275 cars with 285 cars by truck. Southern Alabama leads with about 210 cars originations, 150 by truck. central and northern sections to follow in roughly ten day intervals.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Northern
South Alabama
Central
Early States Promise Larger Strawberry Crop
Washington March 31 The Department of Agriculture forecast shows early states producing about 24 percent more strawberries than last year. The crop forecast for the early group is 2,492,000 crates versus 2,008,000 a year ago and the ten years’ average of 2,325,000 crates. A sharp increase is anticipated in Louisiana.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
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