Tennessee Strawberry Prospects Favorable Despite Acreage Drop
Tennessee outlook for 1939 strawberry movement estimates about 975 cars rail with 235 cars by truck, totaling near 1,210 years based on May shipments from western and eastern sections. Government reports show 17,500 acres state wide, down from 19,400 in 1934, with drought and weather affecting yields, especially in Blakemore and Premier patches. Continued coverage on page 30.
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Nastville, Tenn
Tennessee
Blakemores
Kentucky berry crop estimated short of last year
Staff Carr reports strawberry production in Kentucky is confined to two long established belts the Paducah western area and the south central Kentucky Tennessee district with a small Louisville fringe. 1935 bearing acreage set at 7000 acres versus 8600 last year five year average 5750. 1933 had a rare disaster year with many factors still uncertain as planting and weather could alter current estimates.
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Louisville
Paducah
Kentucky
Tennessee
Kentucky-Tennessee
United States Department of Agriculture
South Central
Produce Packer aims at shippers and traders
The Produce Packer prints a separate weekly edition offering market news and trade information for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and fur. A free sample copy is mailed upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Don’t Crucify Growers With Price Leaders
The Packer warns against using strawberries as price leaders to drive down grower profits. Drought will shrink the 1935 crop, but readers must report advertisers who employ price leadership to expose and stop such practices.
Pure Food Bill Sparks Industry Opposition in Washington
Washington April 5 the proposed Food and Drugs Act again sits in Congress as Senate No 5 calendar No 375 with critics from the fruit and produce industry warning it could unfairly regulate apples and other produce by coloring and labeling rules. R G Phillips and Sam Fraser of the International Apple Association press the dangers of the measure amid hearings, while noting the bill is not only about drugs but fruits and vegetables as well.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
R. G.phillips
International Apple Association
Sam Fraser
Phillips
Bermuda Onion Acreage Dispute Affects Texas Growers
In Corpus Christi April 5 a field survey across Nueces Webb and Zapata counties shows Texas Bermuda onion acreage in 12 inch rows at 16 443 acres. The Government Marketing Service No 1 bulletin issued April 1 in Brownsville cites 24 500 acres a difference of 8 107. Growers claim the preliminary estimate overstates production while two freezes six weeks without rain and thrip damage reduce the crop by one third to one half from last year. C E Coleman Produce Company.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Packer
Nueces
Webb
Zapata
South Texas
Government
Brownsville
Texas
C. E. Coleman Produce Company
Beaufort Cabbage Crop Prospects In April Forecast
Beauford area cabbage outlook improves with favorable weather and heading stock rising. Planting acreage around 600 acres in the Beaufort region, with harvest set to begin around April 20 as conditions continue favorable.
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Beaufort
N. C
Economist Boyle Talks New Economic Nationalism
James E. Boyle, professor of rural economy at Cornell, addresses the Analyst Club on New Nationalism. He frames economic nationalism as limiting foreign trade and focusing production on domestic markets, urging a detached view of current struggles and noting bipartisan alignment to the road ahead. The remarks conclude with the promise of continuation on page 31.
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Chicago
James E. Boyle
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. J
Analyst Club
Professor Boyle
Rana
Texas Citrus Growers Call for Larger Truck Loads
The Texas Citrus Growers League and other growers request increased truck loads to 10,600 pounds for regular merchandise and 14,000 pounds for perishables, arguing trucks are essential for hauling fruit across the Rio Grande region and overcoming railroad limitations.
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Kansas City
Packer
C._O
Miles
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Jerry Stargard
Texas Citrus Growers League
San Juan
C. C. Miles
First Shipment of Texas Onions Monday
The first Bermuda onion shipments for the 1935 season began April 1 with Teodosio Gutierrez Jr. of Laredo and Webb Zapata counties moving two carloads from his Webb Zapata county line farm. Gutierrez expects about 45 carloads total, as other growers plan to start this week. Heavy March rains may hasten maturity and thrips damage eased in dry farming areas. SaNedo district shipments could total about 1,000 carloads after January freeze reduced yield.
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Laredo
Tex
Teodosio Gutierrez, Jr
Webb-Zapata
Sanedo
Onion Smuggling Linked to Rum Running Era
New York reports onion smugglers now operate across the Detroit river, with Canadian onions bought for about 1 cent a pound and a potential $5 per cwt profit after crossing. Detroit customs say speedboats laden with sacks are pursued by patrols, echoing past bootlegger activity from the rum-running era.
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New York
Detroit River
Detroit
Canada
Supreme Power Delegated in AAA Proposals
Rochester, April 5. R C Phillips, secretary of the International Apple Association, outlines amendments to the Agricultural Adjustment Act. He warns the measures extend Secretary of Agriculture powers over intrastate and interstate commerce, cover all agricultural commodities, require licenses, and allow marketing agreements by majority or Secretary decree, risking total control from grower to retailer.
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Rochester
R C. Phillips
International Apple’ Association
Secretary of Agriculture
AAA
Miller outlines southern potato crop outlook
Perrin C. Miller, exec VP of Albert Miller & Co., reports southern potato prospects after touring the region. He cites acreage cuts of about 20 to 26 percent on Virginia and Maryland shores, driven by finances and market expectations, with Norfolk area reductions similarly large.
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Chicago
Perrin C. Miller
Albert Miller & Co
South
Packer
Miller
Virginia
Maryland
Norfolk
Currituck
Arkansas and Missouri strawberry crop very light
Little Rock April 5 The Arkansas and Missouri strawberry crops will be the lightest since the industry began in the two states. Drought and heat left only 35 to 40 percent of last year’s acreage, with 15 to 20 percent normal yield possible even in good weather. Some varieties fared better, and recent rains improve soil moisture. Aroma belts were hit harder by heat.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Missouri
Ozark
Missouri Belt
Arkaneas
Cleveland hothouse tomato deal to start soon
Cleveland opens the spring season for hothouse tomatoes with light receipts now but full operation expected by mid month. The run should total about 2,000,000 baskets this spring and 1,000,000 in the fall, with the season extending into July and January respectively. Within 30 miles, 250 acres under glass fuel a $10,000,000 capital base and 3,000 workers.
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Cleveland Aves
Cleveland
Shafter District Shows Larger Potato Acreage
Shafter California April 5 preliminary estimate shows about a 1600 acre rise in potato acreage district this season. Ground planted 8500 acres vs 6900 last year. Planting finished and much of crop in soil though March frost cut early plantings back and delayed harvest two to three weeks. Growers expect no yield damage though some replanting may be needed. Harvest slated to start around June first.
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Shafter
Calif
Bond Named Umpire in Southern Baseball League
Claude Bond of Atlanta, long with Green & Milan, has been appointed an umpire for the Southern Baseball League upcoming season. He becomes part of a new umpire corps in a move that broadens officiating personnel for the league.
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Atlanta
Claude Bond
Green & Milan
Southern Baseball League
Government Report on Strawberry Crop Forecasts
Government forecast projects 2,240,000 crates of 24 quarts each from Florida Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and Texas this year down from 2,398,000 last year. Total statewide acreage across all states is set at 169,900 acres vs 197,660 acres prior year. Early state forecast due April 10 with intermediate and late state estimates on May 10 and May 23.
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Washington, D. C
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Watermelon Meet Plans Finalized in Cincinnati Meeting
Cincinnati April 5 The 21st annual Melon Distributors Association convention at the Netherland Plaza hotel April 12 and 13 is set with a full program. Mayor Wilson will welcome guests as speakers from the AAA and L N Railroad outline industry topics. Entertainment, including a Friday Hall of Mirrors event, is arranged by Luke Leonard with strong attendance expected.
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Cincinnati
Melon Distributors Association
Netherland Plaza Hotel
R. H. Pennington
Russell Wilson
B. T. Breckenridge
Louisville
Illinois Central System
R. S. Henry
Association of American Railways
E. A. De-Funiak
L. « N. Railroad Company
W. G. Meal
The
AAA
R. C. Butner
Sam Nehmen
St. Louis
Netherland Plaza
Emory P. Bass
Valdosta
Georgia & Florida Railroad
Association
Luke J. Leonard
Interstate Commerce ruling flags relief for fruit and veg shipping
The Interstate Commerce Commission report on ex parte 115 praises the exemptions granted for most fruits and vegetables from freight rate increases. It details specific commodities spared from high charges, including oranges grapefruit limes citrus fruit and several other produce items. The document also notes emergency surcharges of 3 cents per hundred pounds on certain fresh fruits and vegetables and outlines carrier proposals denied, such as applying eastern class rates in official classification territory.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Larry Archer of A. F. G. Shoots a Hole in One
Vacationing at French Lick Indiana last week Larry Archer of the American Fruit Growers Inc. achieved a rare golf feat a hole in one. He is now besieged with congratulations from many friends and associates in Chicago and beyond.
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Chicago
French Lick
Ind
Larry, Archer
The
American Fruit Growers Inc
Archer
Louisiana strawberry deal moves into full gear in spring
The Louisiana strawberry market, headed by Hammond, reports 77 cars moved from March 29 to April 6 with a forecast of 2,800 to 3,200 cars under normal weather. Acreage runs 27,500 to 30,000, with rains and cool spells aiding sizing and quality. final 1934 figure was 2,737 cars as the deal aims for good proportions this season.
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Hammond
Paice
Alabama may ship more strawberries this year than last
Alabama’s strawberry acreage is at a long time low about 2500 acres versus 3200 in 1934 4460 in 1933 and 6500 in 1930 with the central section showing the largest drop. Last year about 490 cars were shipped with 20 percent truck movement and this year the estimate is about 580 or 586 cars plus similar truck movement. Three districts southern central and northern are tracked with southern ready to start shipments now and northern potentially surpassing southern.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Central District
Southern District
Central
Prorate Hearing on California Lemons Scheduled
A public hearing on the proposed lemon prorate for California will be held in Los Angeles Monday and Tuesday. The prorate commission meets in Sacramento Wednesday to review evidence and render a decision. Independent citrus shippers and Mutual Orange Distributors oppose the prorate, sponsored by the California Fruit Growers Exchange. If approved, the prorate would take effect once local committees implement the operating machinery.
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Los Angeles
California
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