Apple Association opens 42nd convention in Rochester
Four day session begins Tuesday at Hotel Sherman Rochester N Y official program features Dr Ira A Manville Oregon Medical College Cordell Hull to send address and transportation plans include special Apple plane from Pittsburgh Chicago committee promises a strong blend of business and entertainment for attendees plus opportunities to renew old friendships and make new contacts
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Chicago
New York Apple Crop Seen Much Larger This Year
Western New York growers anticipate a bigger apple crop than last season with estimates varying by locality. Chief forecasters say statewide production could rise 10 to 40 percent above last year, averaging about 80 to 40 percent higher. The USDA NY forecast puts the state at about 20.4 million bushels, up from 11.876 million in 1936, despite June drop reducing earlier hopes. Wayne county reports the largest harvest.
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New York
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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Wayne County
The Produce Packer weekly trade news publication
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Apple Outlook Predicts Large Harvest Across Regions
The Apple Outlook reports a likely large crop this year with many regions showing gains over last year and a good northwest harvest. Other food crops are expected to improve, the economy is steadier though labor unrest persists, and prices may rise though storage and market timing could lift overall revenue.
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The Farmer and the Connery Black Bill
A housing of arguments on the farmer share of the consumer dollar. Government regulation, rail costs, and freight rates are blamed for squeezing farmers. The Connery Black Labor Bill is cited as a must pass act that could burden farmers further, with shippers bearing the consequences.
Canada apple crop set for best decade yield since 1933
Special to The Packer reports Canada’s 1930s apple crop prospects at about 5,000,000 barrels, best in ten years aside from 1933’s 6,470,000. Nova Scotia shows heavy sets, New Brunswick rising, Quebec mixed, Ontario near average, and British Columbia at 5,264,000 boxes, with improved conditions after a tough previous year.
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Canada
Nova Scotia
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Quebec
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British Columbia
West Virginia Apple Crop Set to Rise This Season
West Virginia fruit experts in Martinsburg say the 1936 apple crop will be 10 to 15 percent larger than last year. Total state production last year was 2,304,000 bushels with Berkeley, Morgan and Jefferson counties nearly flat. Hampshire county should show a strong gain, lifting the state outlook. Across the four state belt the national crop is pegged at 44,034,000 bushels versus 23,214,000 previously.
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Panhandle
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Hampshire County
Pennsylvania
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Maryland
United States Department of Agriculture
Benjamin Balish Forms Company to Operate Under His Name
New York August 6 Balish formerly a partner in Dingfelder Balish and known carrot operators in potatoes and onions announces he will operate under the firm name Benjamin Balish Company Inc The firm will occupy 40 Harrison Street with interior and exterior alterations completed
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Benjamin Balish
Dingfelder
Florida Citrus Fruit Order Terminated Across Florida
Washington August 6 The termination of the order regulating Florida citrus handling effective midnight July 31 1987 was announced by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration last Saturday. The move follows expiration of the marketing agreement the order supplements.
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Florida
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Apple Crop Trends Since 1930 in Washington DC
The Department of Agriculture reports annual total apple crops and commercial fruit shares from 1930 onward. Highlights show 1930 at 153.3 million bushels with 33.6 million barrels of commercial fruit, later years fluctuating to a low around 117.0 million bushels in 1936 and a 1940s July estimate forthcoming.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Shenandoah-Cumberland-Potomac apple district crops vast
Winchester VA Aug 6 1937 the Shenandoah Cumberland Potomac district of the Appalachian area is projected to supply more than one-fifth of the nation s commercial apple crop this season with an estimated 44 034 000 bushels. Virginia accounts for 18 000 000 bushels, Pennsylvania 14 076 000, West Virginia 9 150 000 and Maryland 2 808 000 though some doubts remain about these federal estimates.
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Virginia
Virginia Crop District Estimates Show Mixed Yields
Reports from multiple sources indicate federal crop guesses may stand until clearer proof of errors. In Virginia the expected yield appears about 200,000 bushels lower than earlier state forecasts, with Shenandoah valley Piedmont and southwest Virginia leading production. Regions: North Valley 5,950,000 bushels South Valley 2,700,000 North Piedmont 1,900,000 Piedmont area listing continues.
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Northwest Apple Crop Seen Rising In Northwest
The Northwest anticipates a larger apple crop with about 29 750 cars in Wenatchee Okanogan and Yakima Valley alone, up slightly from last year. Washington and Oregon shipped over half the nation’s apples last season, but growth in Virginia New York and Ohio narrows the share this year. Analysts cite stronger consumer buying power and a robust national ad campaign as reasons for optimism, while noting Delicious and Jonathan varieties vary by district.
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Department of Agriculture
Crispo Chicago Firm Faces Bankrupcy Petition In Court
In Chicago on Aug 6 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed by three creditors against Frank C. Crispo Inc claiming total debts of 1561.73. On the same day Fred E. Hummell was appointed receiver by Judge Holly and the receiver's bond was approved. Theodore J. Tickton represents the petitioners. The notice notes Crispo’s financial difficulties but details are continued on another page.
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Frank C. Crispo,inc
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Holly
United States District Court
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Frank C. Crispo, Inc
Potato and Onion Outlook in Hollandale District Minnesota
In Hollandale Minnesota on August 6 crops show fair growing conditions with moisture needed to finish onions and potatoes. Harvest for onions may begin the week of August 23 with around 1000 cars expected. potatoes look best in years though moisture boosts final size. Acreage about 5000 with yields near seven tons per acre, potential ten with rain.
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Hollandale
Minn
Apple crop outlook shows larger US commercial yield
The Packer reports the first-week August outlook for 1931 apple crops across major growing districts indicates 8 to 10 million more barrels for market than last year, potentially the best since 1931. Factors like weather and pests could alter final totals. estimates anticipate 32 to 33 million barrels if normal conditions hold.
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Chicago
United States
Southern Illinois peaches start moving this week
Anna Illinois Aug 6 The Illinois peach deal began in a small way this week with first shipments from the extreme southern section of the state. By Monday movement should be fairly active in the area. The southern crop is short, with an estimated 1000 cars moving from Johnson Union and Massac counties and the Carbondale district. The crop condition is best in years with good sizes and unusually clean fruit according to reports from J R Clutts & Son Cobden Tl Massac county starts Wednesday Continued on Page DAA.
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Cobden
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Outlook Brightens for American Apples in Europe
Washington report says demand for U S apples in Europe is improving this season as European crops shrink in England Belgium France Italy Denmark and several central European nations. U S apple crop expected well above average while exports rise from Switzerland Austria and Holland into Germany and possibly into Czechoslovakia.
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Europe
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Bulgaria
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New Zealand
Canada
Poland
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Packer Subscriptions Offer to Apple Growers and Shippers
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