Market Prices In Winnipeg And Michigan Seed Potatoes
Winnipeg markets show raspberries and assorted berries selling from Canada and Washington bids, with prices listed for crates and baskets. Ontario and British Columbia fruits, peaches, plums, grapes, and pears are noted, while potatoes and seed potato grower plans dominate Michigan coverage.
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Winnipeg
Britis Coumbia
Washington
Ontario
British Columbia
California
Thompson
Elbertas
Tennessee
Illinois Apple Outlook Highlighted by H W Day
Springfield Aug 8 H W Day secretary of the Illinois State Horticultural Society says 1923 had a large crop but markets were overloaded with low prices He forecasts 1924 prices should rise if the Illinois crop is considered Growth varies by region with Calhoun leading in 600000 barrels and rail access limiting transport Hail wind and blight reduced yields while quality remained fair to good Major varieties include Willow Twig Ben Davis Jonathan Winesaps and Grimes Golden The state wide crop is likely 50 to 60 percent The new shipping point inspection program by state and federal groups gains favor with many growers seeking inspection services
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Springfield
H. W. Day
Illinois State Horticultural Society
Illinois
Illnois
Calhoun
Pike
Adams
Macoupin
Green
Jersey
Calhoun County
Willow Twig
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Winesaps
Grimes Golden
Canadian Fruit Act Defines Standard Packages
Ottawa reports that after October 1 1924 the four fifths quart and two fifths quart berry or currant boxes become illegal in Canada. Standard packages defined in the Fruit Act will be the only allowed containers for marketing. 12 quart grape baskets require ministerial authorization and cannot be used for domestic marketing. Four quarter climax baskets are not legal except for export. Prices cited: Nova Scotia barrels 45 to 50 cents. Ontario 78 to 80 cents. British Columbia boxes 1746.
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Ottawa
Canada
Nova Scotia
Ontario
British Columbia
British Columbia Apple Crop to Fall Short This Year
A Vernon B C dispatch reports British Columbia apple production will be lower than last year due to spring freezes drought and grasshoppers. Okanagan and Vernon districts face low irrigation water and under sized fruit while McIntosh crops are spotty. Transportation shifts include Kamloops Kelowna feeder plans and ongoing rail clearance delays impact shipments to Europe and markets.
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Vernon
B. C
British Columbia
Okanagan
Wenatchee
Kootenagq
Sol
Canada
I“ Vernot
KeloWris
Pratirie
Oyama
Okanagan Center
Kelowna
Kamiloops
Canadian National Railway
Senate
House of Commons
Canadian Pacific Railway Lds
Washington
Trade news wrap from The Packer weekly issue
Weekly trade news roundup covering market movements, pricing, and industry developments as reported by The Packer. Highlights include shifts in commodity prices, supplier alerts, and policy notes affecting growers, processors, and retailers.
Apple yields rise across Kootenay country this year
The government projects a 2 251 000 box apple crop for Okenigan and Simtika nébh districts, down from last year's 3 058 008. Creston center alone sits at 120 000 boxes, 85 percent of last year’s, with Summer varieties light and Wealthies strong. Arrow Lakes up 15 percent. Koote hay Lake at 175 percent of 1923 due to new orchards and mild frost absence. Grand Forks around 75 percent. Vancouver Island 15 percent lower. lower mainland about half. More apple shippers entering the market. two new firms noted.
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Newtowns
Romes
Okenigan
Simtikanébh
Salton Arm
Keremeos
Grand Forks
Boundary Country
Vancouver Island
Lower Mainland
Nematode Chemicals Fail in Grand Rapids Trials
Grand Rapids reporters note chemist Otto Slater of Kokortio Indiana plans to test nematode destroying chemicals in local greenhouses. Early results show only temporary relief as nematodes remain active in treated plots while untreated plots fare similarly, suggesting limited effectiveness of the treatments tested.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Otto K. Slater
Kokortio
Ind
R. Yonkers
Rapi
Winnipeg Fruit Jobbets Assn Picnic Aug 28
The Winnipeg Fruit Jobbets Association plans its annual outing on August 23 for employees leaving their houses at noon by electric cars to Selkirk. There will be a 24 mile relay race and a tug of war with cups presented by the N P Rallway Co and G N Railway Co.
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Winnipeg
Selkirk
St Clip
N. PB
Rallway Co
G. N. Railway Co
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Schuh
Schuh Produce CO
Cairo, Ill
Duchess
Jasper County
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Jonathans
State Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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