Florida citrus outlook points to near record season
A late Bureau of Agricultural Economics report shows Florida citrus recovering from December 1934 freeze. Rainfall has been ample, trees are in good condition, and bloom suggests a better than average crop. April 1 estimates set 1935-36 total citrus at 27.4 million boxes, with 21.5 million boxes commercial. oranges 16.9 million total, 15 million commercial. grapefruit 10.5 million total, 6.5 million commercial. Plant City berries stay strong into mid-April, with pearles at 4 5/8 to 5 cents per pint and shipments near last year’s total.
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Orlando
Fla
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Florida
Plant City
Navel Shipments to Decrease Next Week
Los Angeles reports a sharp drop in Navel orange shipments from southern California for the coming week. The California Arizona Orange and Grapefruit Agency set interstate prorates at 1000 cars starting April 19, down from 1400, with 200 cars for Valencia movement to curb volumes. Export Valencia movement from central California remains moderate, while the southern crop is now estimated at about 37,000 cars, roughly 76 percent of last year’s total.
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Los Angeles
California
California-Arizona Orange and Grapefruit Agency
Desert
Arizona
Springdale Grape Account Announced for CH Robinson
M M Minkler, vice president of CH Robinson, says they were named exclusive distributors for the Springdale Grape Growers Association of Springdale Arkansas. They will ship Concords and Moores Harry. crop expected good with August movements and minimal frost damage. Fire damages Fennville Fruit Exchange building. loss under 500 dollars.
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Springdale
C H. Robinson Company
Chicago
M. M. Minkler
C. H. Robinson Company
Springdale Grape Growers Association
Ark
Shippers of Concords
Moores Harry
Highbush Blueberry Test To Assess Cold Hardy Traits
A trial in Traverse City Michigan on April 17 will test several highbush blueberry varieties from the South Haven experiment station. Michigan State College sponsors the project to determine if any highbush strains are hardy for the region, noting that only lowbush types have been grown here to date.
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Traverse City
Mich
South Haven
Michigan State College
Fire destroys buildings at Kirby Orchard farm near Covert
A warehouse, garage and icehouse on the Kirby Orchard Company fruit farm near Covert Michigan were burned last week. The 270 acre property suffered a loss of which only about half was covered by insurance. The origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Covert
Mich
Kirby Orchard Company
Here
Fair Demand on Chicago Market for Green Vegetables
Green vegetable demand was fair in Chicago with moderate offerings and lower market levels. Asparagus and tomatoes showed movement. California and Florida crates dominated, with beans, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, onions, peas, potatoes, spinach, and yams priced across regional crates and hampers. First hot house tomatoes from Cleveland area arrived with good quality.
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Chicago
California
Arizona
Georgie
Florida
Texas
Ohio
Idaho
Red River
Bliss Triumphs
Louisiana
Arkansas
Illinois
Virginia
Tennessee
Nancy Hall
Halls
Nancy Halla
Oklahoma
Indiana
Jcrates Porto Ricans
Chicago Street Notes Busy Traders Return From Eastern Markets
M. M. Minkler of C. H. Robinson Co returns from ten day eastern markets visiting Cleveland Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York and Horiton weather delays by train. D. Horton of National Fruit & Vegetable Exchange tours Midland markets. R. H. Dietz of Dietz Co back from Florida Georgia. William L. Wagner of Western Fruit Jobbers Association reports three weeks across Texas. Thomas S. Smith & Sons plan apple section trip to southern Illinois. Mrs. Lutz recovering from operations and appendicitis. Ely Meyers of United Paper Co Tampa consults with 8 Clark & Co. Everett Chandler and Harry Allen visit from Cedar Rapids. Bob Cummings of Arthur Serra & Co. returns from eastern markets.
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M. M. Minkler
C. H. Robinson Company
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Horiton
William L. Wagner
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
Chicago
Mr. Wagner
Texas
Grand Traverse Cherry Sales Co-op leases Manistee plant
The Grand Traverse Cherry Sales Corporation an independent fruit packers cooperative has leased the fruit packing plant at Manistee Mich and will operate the unit this season Cherries and raspberries are the principal commodities handled.
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Weases Packing
Manistee
Mich
Grand Traverse
Cherry Sales Corporation
Fruit Packers’ Co-Operative
Western Michigan Potato Market Steady Despite Strong Week
Grand Rapids April 17 Western Michigan potato prices held steady after a sharp rise last week as early shipments increased. Carrots sold 1.50 to 1.60 per 100 pounds, onions moved slowly with small onions dumped, yellow globes priced 30 to 40 cents per 50 pound sack, and other vegetables mostly steady with hothouse greens and cabbage showing small gains.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Late Spring for Winchester Truck Crops Spoiled by Rain
Excessive rainfall in the Winchester area has delayed and reduced local truck crops. Soil saturation since January has limited planting of vegetables such as peas radishes and onions, with only glasshouse effort and out of state vegetables from the Deep South filling demand, signaling a likely ongoing shortage and higher sales from imported produce.
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Winchester
Deep South
William H. Anderson 83 Grand Rapids banker and grower dies
William H. Anderson of Grand Rapids, an 83 year old fruit grower, banker and former president of the West Michigan State Fair Association, died Monday after a long illness.
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W. H. Anderson
Grand Rapids
Mich
William H. Anderson
West Michigan State Fair Association
North Carolina Wins Norfolk and Western Tax Case in Supreme Court
Raleigh April 17 North Carolina wins the Norfolk and Western tax case before the U S Supreme Court confirming the state’s method of taxing railroad earnings as sound and equitable The decision means the state will not refund about 200000 in taxes to the railroad and removes the danger of future challenges to the tax law The measure was supported by Commissioner of Revenue A J Maxwell and Attorney General A A F Seawell whose arguments established profits on North Carolina branch lines and the railroad commission’s tax approach
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North Carolina
Norfolk &Western
Supreme Court
Raleigh, N.C
Norfolk and Western
United States Supreme Court
State Department of Revenue
A. J. Maxwell
A. A. F. Seawell
Department
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Maxwell
J. W. Roberts
Chicago
Power Farming Returns in Michigan After Five-Year Lull
Grand Rapids Michigan April 17 After a five year lull power farming in fruit vegetable and truck crops sections of Michigan is staging a comeback highlighting renewed acreage and farmer interest across the state with producers optimistic about market demand and growth potential.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Tractor Demand Surges as Farmers Buy More Equipment
Comeback this spring prompts farmers to substitute horses with tractors. Dealers report record sales of new and reconditioned tractors, noting stronger demand than any season in five years and signaling a shift in farming gear.
Everglades Tomato Deal to Open in Few Days
Canal Point Florida April 17 Everglades growers and shippers anticipate one of the best tomato seasons in years with 10000 to 12000 acres nearing maturity Movement of the crop is expected to start in a few days and packing houses are overhauled for the harvest Beans and cabbage drive shipments while corn peppers celery potatoes radishes and romaine move in smaller quantities Bean shipments are expected to rise by month s end and continue heavy into early May Lake section cabbage dominates current shipments as other Florida areas clear out.
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Canal Point
Fla
Florida
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