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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
1
Agricultural officials warn fewer barreled apples expected in the United States and Canada this past year. Market forecasts suggest lower yields and potential price effects for fresh fruit and processed products across major growing regions.
New York reports the apple crop will be much smaller than last year with detailed notes from The Packer. Virginia shows decreases in production though Winchester and Frederick County expect sizable barrels. governors and growers across the state publish crop estimates and car counts for multiple counties, while New England and Mississippi Valley regions trend weaker.
The Packer presents crop condition notices from growers and distributors across commercial apple regions. While estimates vary by point and territory, the reports aim to reflect the current state of the apple crop as observed by careful, conscientious observers, published as received.
Title reports a Chicago hearing opened Thursday on a proposed perishable freight tariff. The article notes upcoming sessions may delay shipper participation as carriers and representatives prepare before the examiner.
Hudson River buyers maintain Grade A Hudson Riva as price range holds at 6 to 6.25 per unit. Seasonal outlook notes around 1,750,000 barrels projected for the season with steady demand.
In Rochester and New York State reports, Hudson River Valley orchards show a strong but uneven crop with Baldwins dominant and prices hovering. Western New York faces a tighter market as many dealers have nearly sold out, while perishable fruit buyers push for favorable rates amid rising cider and evaporator demand.
Growers report prices well above prewar norms with Yorks selling near 6.50 to 7 a barrel fob Winchester and Grimes Golden at about 8.00. Buyers in New York and Lynchburg place bids up to 7.75 while several growers hold out for higher. Orchards contain thousands of barrels and shipments target cider and vinegar markets. Major exchanges reject lower offers, eyes on a rising fruit industry amid reduced crop expectations.
New York will send a 30 plus strong delegation to the Milwaukee apple convention departing Monday at 11 am via the Pennsylvania Line. Arrangements include meeting Philadelphia delegates and possibly joining Pittsburgh delegates along the route.
The Packer notes that thousands of apple growers and shippers will have their names printed in the Weekly Bulletin over the next weeks starting August 13. Each item will include acreage variety and prospective yield for individual growers in hundreds of instances. The Bulletin is mailed to advertisers and their ads appear at no cost.
Reports from Winchester Virginia outline limited apple sales this season with prices near prewar levels, including barrels at 46.50 and rare fills at 61 000. Demand shows interest in Ben Davie and Jons varieties as buyers wait for further movements while New York state harvests slip, depressing overall crop prospects to about a quarter of last year.
Government report notes Nova Scotia enjoys a large apple crop with potential 1 250 000 barrels for shipment and total near 1 500 000 barrels excluding evaporators. Ontario and Okanagan Valley see modest gains while Quebec Montreal district and British Columbia districts report 30 and 15 percent increases respectively.
Washington data from the Bureau of Markets shows 7,630,963 cases of eggs in 414 storages on July 15. Reported holdings across 372 storages this year and last top 7,670,578 cases this year and 6,292,380 last year, up 1,578,198 cases or 21.9 percent. Creamery butter in 315 storages totals 108,456,022 pounds, with 302 storages reporting both years at 108,532,943 pounds, up 40,150,231 pounds or 68.5 percent. holdings up 23.6 percent from July 1 to July 15.
New York reports push to sell apples abroad amid British price caps and shipping costs. Officials debate whether a $5 per box maximum in England will leave shippers no profit, with Northwest buyers paying higher locally for boxed fruit.
The Packer reports a record breaking apple crop expected in Wenatchee Yakima Hood River and Intermountain regions with Washington leading the nation. Oregon California Idaho Colorado Montana New Mexico show strong prospects, promising high quality fruit, while other states from the Rocky Mountains West anticipate plentiful crops and good markets.
Chicago trade men plan to attend the convention in Milwaukee next week. Many will depart Tuesday afternoon, others early Wednesday for the first business session at 10 oclock. Local hopes for Chicago entertainment were foiled by late arrivals from the East and South.
Milwaukee Wis Aug 8 Plans for the International Apple Shippers Association convention in Milwaukee next week are complete. Reports from across the country indicate a large attendance and strong interest in the apple market. The program is set and entertainment arranged as the apple fraternity anticipates its best convention yet in the United States.
In New York an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against Maurice A Lippmann fruit and vegetable merchant at 268 Washington Avenue. Petitioners include John N Voorhees G V Smith and R B Cochran Company. Assets are about 2000 with some money due the firm. checks reportedly resumed.
Simons, Shuttleworth & French Co. and other leading exporters say the export situation is too unstable to form lasting opinions. They note rapidly changing conditions and many unforeseen factors that could alter the market without warning.
The Wenatchee and Yakima valleys lead as principal apple producers with Spokane and Walla Walla regions also contributing. A July government report estimated the state crop at 14 625 000 boxes or 4 875 000 barrels, slightly below last year’s 14 888 000 boxes.
A promotional plea extols The Packer weekly for apple industry readers. It highlights reports on crop prospects and ads about apple availability storage and equipment. The ad lists New York and Kansas City mailing addresses and offers a one year subscription with money back guarantee amid a 1919 date reference.
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