Tennessee and Kentucky strawberry crop shows favorable growth
Tennessee reports ideal weather and strong plant health boosting a larger crop this year led by Western Tennessee. Eastern and Middle districts also show gains in acreage with many old patches replaced by new planting. Western Tennessee expects 1 000 to 1 100 cars, far above 1926, amid broad acreage increases and better plant condition.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Western
Middle
Western Tennessee
Middle Tennnesses
West Tennessee
Tenrfensee
Hastings Potatoes Market Report in New York
New York April 1 Hastings potatoes showed solid demand this week with prices ending $1.50 lower than Monday. Receipts averaged ten to twelve cars daily through Thursday while close prices ranged from $8.50 to $10.60 per barrel. Five cars had moved to Potomac Yards for Friday morning market reports.
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New York
Hastings
Potomac Yards
Hastings Potato Deal Progressing With Good Weather
Hastings Pennsylvania April 1 report shows strong activity in the potato belt with favorable weather. Early crops mature fine quality tubers and yields range 35 to 60 barrels per acre on 600 to 700 acres dug averaging 40 to 50 barrels.
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Hastings, Fra
Hastings
Preparing For 1928 Jobbers Convention In LA
Chicago April 1 Western Fruit Jobbers plan a record convention in Los Angeles in February 1929. Secretary William Garfitt returns from Coast talks with Southern Pacific officials. Jerry Kline leads until a permanent group forms. Three special trains from Chicago Kansas City and New Orleans. Estimated 800 hotel rooms reserved at major hotels.
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Chicago
Western Fruit
Los Angeles
William Garfitt
Association
Coast
Southern Pacific Railway
Jerry Kline
Kline- Simpson Fruit Company
Kansas City
New Orleans
el Paso
Biltmore
Alexandria
Clark
New Rosslyn
Good Supplies Asparagus in New York Market
New York market reports April 1 from California asparagus arrivals. California Colossal gross prices hit 7.9 and large 6.7, medium 5.6, small 3.5. Tuesday and Wednesday saw declines about 1 and 0.5 dollars respectively. Thursday California Colossal ranged 5.25 to 6 with large 5 to 6.25, medium 4.5 to 4.75, small 3.6, South Carolina grass about 1 dollar below California and Georgia stock about 2 dollars lower.
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New York
Recelpta
California
South Carolina
Georgia
The Produce Packer seeks readers in fruit and veg trade
The Produce Packer is issued as a weekly companion to The Packer. It covers market and trade news for shippers and distributors of meats, poultry, butter, hides, wool, and furs. Free copies available on request.
Large Missouri Arkansas strawberry crop expected this year
Prospects for one of the largest strawberry crops in Southwest Missouri and sections of Arkansas. New shipping points are noted with Missouri expecting 3,000 cars and Arkansas 2,950 to 3,200 cars. Weather has been ideal with ample rainfall and strong plant health supporting a record yield.
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Missouri
Arkansas
Monett
Deen Root
Dave
Arkansas Crop Update Signals Big Strawberry Output Rise
Little Rock reports Arkansas strawberry acreage rises with Northwestern and central White and Lonoke counties leading gains. Expected shipments may reach 2,950 to 3,200 cars this year, up from 1,975 last year despite earlier weather damage. Shipments planned from Horatio DeQueen area April 15, White Lonoke area by April 20, Central Western around April 25, and Springdale region by May 5, barring frost or adverse weather.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
White and
Lonoke
Horatio-DeQueen
White and Lonoke County
van Buren
Springdale
Lonoke County
Missouri Pacific
Cabot
Bradford
Rock Island
Griffithville
Searcy
McRae
Bald Knob
Beebe
Judsonia
Russell
Higginson
Ward
Austin
Fruit Buyers Association Dinner a Memorable Event
The United Fruit Buyers' Association held its annual dinner at the Hotel Astor in New York last Saturday night. It was hailed as the best Fruit Buyers dinner yet, featuring a top vaudeville show and attractive souvenirs for both to guests. Dancing began after 11 o'clock with live music.
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New York
United Fruit Buyers’ Association
Hotel Astor
Melon Distributors' Association Set for Louisville Meet
Plans are complete for the Melon Distributors' Association convention April 8 and 9 at the Brown Hotel Louisville. Attendance is expected to be large with officials predicting a bright spot in the organization's history and lectures on the program.
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Louisville
Distributors’ Association
Brown Hotel
Plana
Melon’ Distributors’ Association
Watermelons and the L. and N. Convention Speakers
The program features E. J. Hoddy on Watermelons and the L N railroad in Knoxville Tennessee and H T Lively on Claim Prevention for shippers of watermelons and other products. John Napier Dyer discusses Farm Relief and Harold Van Orman appears as keynote at the Melon convention banquet.
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E. J. Hoddy
L. & N. Railroad
Knoxville, Tenn
H. T. Lively
Louisville
Melon Distributors’ Association
John Napier Dyer
Vincennes
Ind
Dyer
Farm Relief Council
F. Harold van Orman
Indiana
Harold” van Orman
Evansville
National Hotel Men's Association
Brown Hotel
Apple Shippers
W. G. Heimerdinger
Mark Denunzlo
R. L. Scott
Association
Onions Firm and Higher in New York Market
Good onions sold well this week in New York but much poor stock remained. Yellows traded $2.50 to $4 per bag, mostly $2.50 to $3.50, with early Texas onions on offer early in the week. Number ones for whites hit $7.50, yellows $3.50 to $4.75, and Spanish onions on the street fetched $1.30 to $1.65 per crate.
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New York
Texas
Louisiana strawberry crop poised for record season as shipments rise
Hammond Louisiana reports indicate one of the heaviest strawberry crops in state history with around 3000 cars expected to be shipped this season. Previous years show varied output from 1525 to 2342 cars. frost delays slowed early progress but April 1 harvests should accelerate movement. Acreage sits around 23 000 to 25 000 acres and plants look strong.
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Hammond
Louisiana
California deciduous fruit rate hearing probes relief
The California Growers and Shippers Protective League wrapped testimony before Interstate Commerce Commission Examiner Elmer L. Beach on a rate hearing. Growers seek a 29 cent per cwt cut to East of the Missouri River, arguing current 1.13 dollar rate threatens industry bankruptcy without reduction. Oregon Arkansas Missouri and Tennessee hearing participants urged similar cuts, while railroad witnesses cited idle refrigerator cars and high transport costs for perishables.
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California
Ban
Francisco
Growera’ and Shippers
J. J. Mahoney
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific Company
Vale S. Andrus
Strawberry Market Improves In New York
The strawberry market shows weekly gains with lighter receipts and better fruit. Freezer stocks decline while open crates dominate offerings. Florida and Louisiana cars arrive daily. best berries fetch 55 to 65 cents per quart, average 40 to 60 cents, poorer fruit down to 15 to 20 cents.
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New York
Florida
Louisiana
Galloway
Lawtey
Apple Exports for Week Ended March 26 Rise Over Last Year
United States and Canada shipped 65 928 barrels and 55 474 boxes of apples in the week ending March 26, higher than 42 773 barrels and 82 369 boxes a year earlier. Year-to-date totals reach 4 835 528 barrels and 7 236 852 boxes versus 2 839 772 barrels and 4 937 609 boxes at the same date last year.
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New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Shippers’ Association
April Interest Payment In Macon Banks Pay Semiannual
Nearly 120000 dollars in interest on savings accounts was paid today by banks in Macon Georgia that issue semiannual interest on April 1. Business conditions are good and most of this money will be turned into channels of trade.
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Macon
Onions Roll From Laredo Texas Harvest Begins
Laredo Texas April 1 ten cars of onions were shipped here Monday as growers start harvest. Demand is good and prices around 2.50 f o b for yellow onions. The first wax onions were sent to New York by express early in the week and the peak movement is expected around the 16th.
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Laredo
Tex
New York
Express
Arizona lettuce deal gains momentum into peak season
Phoenix April 1 The Salt River spring head lettuce deal heads into peak season with about 150 cars daily loadings and 166 cars on hand. Weather and strong demand support continued good quality through May. Inspectors report robust No 1 grades under a voluntary inspection plan as distributors push broader market distribution.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River
Arizona
Salinas
Imperial Valley
Central California
Georgia
Ohio
Florida
Texas
South Carolina
Louisiana
United States
Yuma
Otis Kelso
U. S
A. E. Prugh
United States Market News Service
First Berries From South Atlantic Districts Start April 10
Reports from South Atlantic strawberry districts anticipate near normal yields with modest acreage gains. Maryland leads in acreage, with 1924 high of 11,080 acres not matched. 1925 and 1926 figures show fluctuations. Chadbourne expects about 400 cars from 1,000 acres. movement begins April 10. Varieties include Klondykes, Premiers, and Gandies. shipments span May into June across Maryland Virginia Delaware North Carolina and other points.
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New York
South Atlantic
Maryland
United States Department of Agriculture
Marion Station
Virginia
Onley
Delaware
Packer
North Carolina
Chadbourne
Back Bay
Peach crop outlook in Mason county despite winter kill
In Mason county Ludington Mich April 1 growers report 50 to 75 percent of peach duds winter killed due to cold. Early spring threats to remaining buds raise concern but if weather stays favorable there should be enough live buds to insure a fair peach crop.
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Ludington
Mich
Mason County
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