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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1928
Page
2
Wallace S D reports in April 27 note that potato growers plan 200 acres this year, up about 20 percent from last year. Early Ohios and Cobblers will be planted with May 16 to June 1 start. Cobblers from certified seed expected to yield 225 to 250 bushels per acre, Ohios about 125. All seed treated.
Rain and snow in the Red River Valley and North Dakota cooled the region but is seen as aiding soil readiness for potato planting. Dealers foresee a slight acreage decrease, limited activity last week, and warehouses clearing out as the season approaches with some early planting near Sabin.
Cornelius Bus was elected manager of the South Haven Fruit Exchange at a board meeting last week, succeeding G. G. Squier. Bus has served 12 years with the exchange as superintendent of packing operations. The Lake Shore branded Exchange ships berries apples and other fruits from South Haven Michigan.
Ninety percent of apple scab has matured in Southwestern Michigan and is poised to threaten orchards with the first warm rain. Prof. H A Cardinell of Michigan State College extension entomology warns growers, through Allegan County, to spray for scab and aphid control. All varieties except Northern Spies are in a susceptible scab stage.
Chicago April 27 The fresh vegetable market was generally satisfactory with declines only in beets cabbage carrots and cauliflower. Lettuce held firm as shipments from Arizona dwindled. California crates commanded 4.25 to 4.50 while poor quality sold 1.50 to 1.75. Beets and broccoli were weak. cucumbers and eggplant showed moderate to slow demand amid ample supplies and lower prices.
A wide range of produce values in a weak market with slow demand. Florida crates and Kale trading were light, California hampers and crates showed varied prices, lettuce and peppers held steady yet modest activity, and several items like mushrooms parsley and radishes faced fluctuating demand amid ample to limited supplies.
N A Lew 18, president of the Lewis Vidger Company, is reported in Fargo on April 87. Details remain scant as the aging executive’s passing is noted in local notices.
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