Berry deal in Louisiana shows steady progress
Hammond La April 17 The Louisiana strawberry deal is advancing, shipments ahead of last year and 1931. Warm northern weather aids consumption as 690 cars moved by Monday with 86 on Tuesday and 53 on Wednesday. total expected around 1 200 cars by week's end. The season is near one half finished, with forecasts of a 8 000 car peak and continued healthy markets for growers shippers and receivers.
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Hammond
Louisiana
Auch
Ask I. C. to Broaden Pick-Up Delivery Probe
In a petition filed this week with the Interstate Commerce Commission the American Trucking Associations Inc asks to broaden C D tariff probes. It seeks national scope clarifications and elimination of tariffs that favor shipper self pickup or violate the Motor Carrier Act. Brooks Transportation of Richmond backs the move joining the ATA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Trucking Associations, Inc
The
I. Cc. G
Brooks Transportation Company of
Richmond
Southern Railroads
Thé
Brooks. Company
Second Artichoke Trial Opens in New York Federal Court
The second trial of the Union Pacific Produce Company, accused artichoke monopolists, began in Federal Court in New York on April 17. Many local produce merchants testified, with jury deliberation expected after the week’s end. The first trial ended with a hung jury on February 12.
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New York
Union Pacific Produce Company
Produce Packer free sample copy offer for traders
A fragment notes The Produce Packer newspaper, separate from The Packer edition, devoted to marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of fruits exes poultry butter hides wool. It offers a free sample copy upon request.
Little or No Frost Damage to California Citrus
Los Angeles April 17 frost damage to citrus in California between March 82 and 81 was minimal per the California Cooperative Crop Reporting Service as of April 1. Valencia orange forecast for the state is 20,355,000 packed boxes, up from February 1's 20,044,000, with last year at 27,096,000 and 1934 at 16,465,000. Lemon estimate remains 8,000,000 boxes as of February 1, versus 1934-35 at 10,506,000.
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Los Angeles
California
California Co-operative Crop Reporting Service
Ths
Citrus Fruit
Jemon
Need for closer co operation in produce industry
Julius Zentner, president of A. Levy & J. Zentner Company in San Francisco, urges closer cooperation in the produce trade. After a 10,000 mile motor trip across the U S, he cites old rivalries harming markets and argues for shared information, credit policies, and open discussion to replace fierce competition with cooperation.
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San Francisco
Julius Zentner
A. Levy & J. Zentner Company
United States
Atlantic
Zentner
Rads
Packer
Light peach crop forecast for Illinois to be very small
Illinois reports from the Illinois Cooperative Crop Reporting Service and the U S Department of Agriculture predict a markedly light peach crop this season with apples also down from last year. Cold spells at the end of March and early April reduced peach prospects with no peaches expected north of a line through Carbondale. Apple buds are generally light due to last year’s heavy crop and scab, with Caldwell county buds damaged by late March and early April freezes.
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Chicago
Illinois
United States Department of Agriculture
Tllinois Department of Agriculture
Carbondale
Calhoun County
Expect Fair Yields of Bermuda Onions in Coachella
In the Coachella valley Bermuda onions show excellent growth and forming bulbs. Some early plantings are ready for harvest with much of the acreage due by the last week in April. Overall healthy plants with minor thrip issues suggest fair yields across the district.
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Coachella
Calif
Bermuda
Coachella Valley
Ponchatoula District Beans: Soon Ready
Ponchatoula La April 17 The bean movement in the state will start about May 1. The variety is mainly Bountiful with many wax beans. Acreage is normal but yield will fall due to recent cold weather. Last year state shipments of beans totaled 161 in April 643 in May and 27 in June with much of the output from Houma New Orleans Opelousas and other sections beyond the Ponchatoula Hammond Amite and Gonzales area.
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Ponchatoula
Houma
New Orleans
Opelousas
Ham—mond
Amite
Gonzales
Revival of NRA Discussed by Ed S Briggs
Chicago April 17. E S Briggs manager of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association says plans are under way to revive the old NRA idea in revised form. He urges the industry to watch Washington and to establish rules for trade ethics to avoid burdensome government supervision. Page 16.
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Chicago
E. S. Briggs
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association
NRA
Washington
Supreme Court
North Carolina Faces Widespread Crop Loss From Rains and Freeze
Torrential rains and frost in the last three weeks hit North Carolina crops hard. Mecklenberg County agent Oscar H. Phillips warns that fruit yields will be small, soil moisture is good for summer, and late crops may recover if warm weather holds. Burke County reports foresee heavy fruit damage, especially apples. In Morganton and Sandhills peach districts, peaches plums and pears face near total losses as frosts damaged blooms.
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Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
Piedmont
Mountain
Geetlong
Mecklenburg County
Phillips
Morganton
Burke County
R. L. Sloan
Poants
Sandhills
Baldwin County Potato Tour Set for April 24
Baldwin County Alabama prepares a potato tour with a 9 AM start at the Experiment Station in Bay Minette. A noon fish fry at Fairhope beach precedes afternoon inspections of potato plots in Bel Forest Loxley Robertsdale Summerdale Foley and Elberta. A 7 PM banquet at New Foley hotel concludes the day. E. E. Hale says strong seed production expected with about 8000 cars produced statewide.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Baldwin County
Fairhope Beach
Belforest
Loxley
Robertsdale
Summerday
Foley
Elberta
Foley Hotel
E. E. Hale
Melon Market Steady As Demand Rises In New York
Bonth Amrican melons in New York during April 17 saw strong demand all week with most transactions at 2 to 2.25 dollars. Argentine Spanish melons, large crates, sold for about 4.75 to 5 dollars.
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New York
Apri
Crops Improving in Crystal Springs Area
Crystal Springs Miss April 17 Rain late last week and warmer days boosted crop growth. Cabbage progressed slowly and headed little. some older planting damaged. Peas are filling out after cold, with 4 cars or two upcoming this week. Tomatoes appear normal to slightly up. bean shipments expected around May 12 from about 600 acres.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
First Car Cantaloopes Due Next Week
Imperial valley cantaloupe crop advances toward maturity with warm weather. The first pool car expected to load between Monday and Wednesday, with a second pool car to follow. Light pickings this week, around 150 crates every other day, with some fruit going to eastern markets. Shippers optimistic about high grade melons and universal consumer demand.
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el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Los Angeles
Hale
Hart Died in Chicago Pioneer Produce Dealer
Norwood F Hart head of Hart Fruit and Produce Company died in Chicago last Friday at 64 after bronchial pneumonia following a Florida trip. Peoria native active in trade 40 years, twice president of the Illinois Fruit Jobbers Association. Funeral held at Wilton Mortuary with Masonic rites. Survived by widow three children two sisters six grandchildren. Hart Fruit and Produce to be managed by L C Collins.
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Y Peoria
Norwood F. Hart
Hart‘Fruit & Produce Company
Hart
Albert? T. Hart
Navy-Hart Produce Company
Chicago
Florida
Peoria
Illinois Fruit Jobbers Association
Woodmen of America
Wilton Mortuary
Masonic Fraternity
Onions in South Texas Hit by Drought and Misdirected Report
Laredo Texas April 17 The latest government crop report on south Texas onions is seen as misleading by growers. Early data showed a large crop but recent moisture shortages threaten substantial tonnage loss in dry land districts Dimmit Karnes Nueces San Patricio Wilson and Zavala. Some fields may not be harvestable while irrigated areas in Webb and Zapata counties remain in good condition. (Continued on Page 18.)
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Laredo
Tex
South Texas
Dimmit
Karnes
Nueces
San Patricio
Wilson
Zavala
Packer
Dawa
Webb
Zapata
Hastings-Bunnell Potato Deal Heads Into Full Swing
Hastings Florida April 17 The Hastings Bunnell potato deal is in full swing with ideal digging weather. Hundreds of helpers are being called as shipments are expected to continue into May. Demand is slow and prices lower than anticipated. Area covers about 15000 acres across St. Johns Flagler and Putnam counties with late maturity from winter weather. Overall quality is about normal for the season.
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Hastings
Fla
St. John’s
Flagler
Putnam Counties
Damage to East Texas tomato crop continues after freeze
Jacksonville Texas April 17 unfavorable weather ha s prevailed over the east Texas tomato district since the recent freeze causing further damage. Gus Blankenship president of the First National Bank notes dry winds and lack of rain hinder transplanting from hot beds to fields reducing acreage by about 20 to 35 percent in tonnage. He warns moisture in ten days could alter estimates and rural movement may start around May 25 with light tonnage until June 6.
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Jacksonville
Tes
East Texas
Gus S. Blankenship
First National Bank
Indiana special session fails to pass peddler bill
Indianapolis April 17 The Indiana Legislature closed its special session without voting the Neuman bill to license transient vendors hawkers and pedlars at fees by vehicle weight The effort drew backing but was sidetracked as the session focused on social security legislation and administration priorities.
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Nndianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Neuman
New York Potato Market Shows Firm to Strong Tone
The New York potato market remained firm and slightly stronger this week as supplies cleared at higher prices. Maine shipments declined with growers resisting lower levels, while Prince Edward Island and Florida stocks moved briskly at 2.50 to 2.60 per 90 pound bag and 2.15 to 2.25 per 100 pounds respectively. Prices at ports ranged from 2.45 to 3.00 per cwt for No 1 and commercial stock, with buyers absorbing higher receipts, indicating fairly sound value despite an undercurrent of ease after the rise.
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New York
Maine
F. C. B. Port
Prince Edward Island
Florida
jLocal
Kern County Long White Potatoes Seen Promising Crop
Shafter California April 17 Kern county long white potatoes move to local markets in moderate volume while carrot loading is not expected to start before late next week. A few cars loaded at Edison this week, but carrot shipments likely around May 1. Crop in excellent condition with frost damage limited to about four percent. Stock for carrot shipments to be packed in 100 pound bags. most washed and graded. Normal carrot volume expected after May 1 through May and June. Acreage planted to long whites in Kern now about 10,000 acres versus 8,850 harvested in 1935.
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Shafter
Calif
Kern County
Edison
Cincinnati Trade Suffered No Merchandise Loss in Floods
Cincinnati reports no merchandise loss from recent floods. Investigation shows brief drayage costs for yards outside the produce district during the first flood. The second flood spared the produce district. Louisville and West Virginia reports show no damage and fall merchandise was protected.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
West Virginia
West Coast citrus proration faces hurdles in courts
Final decision on the Forbes grapefruit case delays intrastate proration under California license as the Superior Court sustains a motion to strike pre January 14 transactions. Growers have until May 16 to amend, with a hearing set then. Temporary restraining order remains.
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Los Angeles
Forbes
Coachella Valley
California
Lcense
Withers Brothers of
Placentia
Allen
Santa Ana
Two California Produce Dealer Licenses Suspended and One Revoked
Sacramento Calif April 17 Two state produce dealer licenses were suspended and one revoked by the Division of Market Enforcement State Department of Agriculture. The Los Angeles Vegetable Exchange on the Los Angeles Terminal Market lost its commission merchant license for 30 days after reporting 28 boxes of sweet potatoes at 50c a box though sold at 40c. The company must reimburse a grower for dumped consigned produce. The suspended company may not receive consignments during the period but may buy cash. Harry Kellerman, dealer and buying broker, lost licenses for failure to pay growers on balances. He is barred from reinstatement. Steve Barossgo Stocks ton buyer had license suspended for failing to progress on three open complaints. suspension can be lifted by clearing the complaints by May 1.
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Sacramento
Calif
Division of
State Department of Agriculture
Department
Los Angeles Vegetable Exchange
Los Angeles
Harry Kellerman
Santa Maria
Imperial Valley
Fresno
Kellerman
Steve Barossgo
Mexican cantaloupes steady in New York market
Mexican cantaloupes held steady in New York with best sound offerings unchanged and poor shows trading at concessions. Mexican jumbo crates moved from 4 to 6.50 dollars, depending on size, while standard crates sold at 4.50 dollars per crate.
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New York
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J. Zentner
Sam Francisco
Iinois
ED. S. Briggs
U. S
Plana
Alabama
Calif. Cantaloupes
Méndez
Colorado
Grand Junction
Colo
Texas
Coastal Bend
Willacy
Cision
Edwards
Arizona
Il. R. Yankwich
Edwards Fruit Company
Colton
AAA
West Coast
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