Onion Crop to Be Larger Than 1935 Output
New York reports indicate a bigger onion crop this year with an estimated 40 000 cars nationwide. In New York state 13 600 cars are expected, 3 000 more than last year, driven by new ground, higher yields, and a new fertilizer mix. Orange county could ship 7 000 to 8 000 cars, over 60 percent of state production, with truck movement causing market fluctuations.
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New York
New York State
Orange County
Eatimn
Manhattan
Middle West
Michigan
Indiana
Colorado
Oregon
Packer editorial endorsed by Senator Byrd on apple prices
In Winchester Virginia the Packer's apple crop outlook drew editorials noting prices may not rise two to three times the usual level due to unemployment. Senator Harry F Byrd's Winchester Evening Star published endorsement calling for thoughtful marketing of this year's crop and acknowledging the Packer's view.
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Winchester
Harry F. Byrd
Star
Virginia
Appreciation from Boston for International Apple Association convention
Marcus J. Gray the general chairman thanks the convention volunteers and committees for their hard work at the 41st annual International Apple Association convention in Boston. He commends vice chairman C T Allen Jr of Beott Allen for steady leadership and notes the whole team demonstrated New England hospitality.
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Boston
Masc
Packer
International Apple Association
C. T. Allen, Jr
Beott & Allen
New England
Overproduction of One Crop Politicians Swarm Elections
A harsh critique of political candidates who seek office for personal gain. The author labels the job hunting politician as the nation’s No 1 enemy, likening them to pests and condemning those who pursue public office for wealth and luxuries at taxpayers’ expense while acknowledging some candidates truly care for the country.
Smith Canastota Inc observes golden anniversary
Canastota New York August 21 Smith Canastota Inc owner of the largest hippers potatoes marks its golden anniversary. The short chapter tells of the firm founded in 1886 and now in its year, with Sky High as the brand symbol. Al Bridge partnered by his son in law John W Souter former village president and Lenox supervisor recalls early country road visits. Continued on page 14.
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Canastota
Smith-Canastota, Inc
Sky High
Progresa
Imane ‘al
W H Deardorff Injured in Los Angeles Car Crash
W H Deardorff manager Crystal Packing Co suffered a punctured bladder and fractured pelvis in a Glendale area crash after a Georgia trip. An operation was performed and reports say his condition materially improved and he is out of danger. Co-travelers were uninjured. the incident followed a near miss in Woodbury, Georgia.
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Los Angeles
Woodbury
W. H. Deardorff
Crystal Packing Company
Mr. Deardorff
A. H. Ritter
Georgia
Ritter
Deardorff
Glendale
Carl Mathias
The
Crystal Company
Mathias
Cold Weather in Aroostook Predicts Richer Potato Yield
In Presque Isle, Me on Aug 21 the official low at Aroostook Farm reached 37 degrees the coldest so far this season. Light frost was reported in some areas with no damage. Forecasts expect potato yields to exceed 100 barrels per acre, signaling a healthier crop.
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Aroostook
Presque Isle
Aroostook Farm
Narrow Escape for Peter Stolich in Salinas Car Crash
Peter A. Stolich Jr., a Salinas lettuce shipper, escaped injury when his car overturned on East Lake avenue in Watsonville after striking a pile of sand left by a construction company. Authorities say no warning flares were lit at the site.
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Peter Stolich
Watsonville
Calif
Peter A. Stolich, Jr
Salinas
East Lake Avenue
Legal challenge to Commodity Exchange Act sparks injunction bid
A federal suit filed in Chicago seeks to declare the Commodity Exchange Act unconstitutional and to block the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from complying with its provisions. The complaint names the exchange, its directors, several federal officials, and members of the Commodity Exchange Commission. A temporary injunction is requested, with further action to continue on page a4.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Exchange
United States District Court
William 8. Moore
Commodity Exchange Act
Wallace
Daniel C. Roper
Homer 8. Cummings
United States
Michael L. Igoe
E. J. Kruetgen
Chicago Poste
Leslie A. Fitz
Commodity Exchange Administration
Roper
Cummings
Commodity Exchange Commission
California Firm Loses License for Ninety Days
Washington Aug 21 The Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Economics said the federal license of Associated Vegetable Shippers Hynes California has been suspended 90 days effective ten days after service. The case stemmed from a 2 car shipment of mixed vegetables to Ottawa Fruit Supply Ltd Ontario Canada in January 1936.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Associated Vegetable Shippers
Hynes
Calif
Ottawa Fruit Supply, Ltd
Ontario
Canada
California
Rainfall Mixed for Red River Valley Potato Districts
Scattered rains in northwest sections this week cool but not damaging potato crops in Minnesota and the Red River valley. Moorhead saw moisture. other sand land areas reported heavy showers. Iowa reports enough rain for a fair crop. Minnesota near Iowa border shows improving prospects. Onions in northern Iowa and eastern Minnesota in good shape with harvest imminent.
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Red River Valley
Minneapolis
Minn
Red River
Moorhead
Iowa
Minnesota
Drought Cuts Canning Vegetable Supplies in 1936-37
Washington Aug 21 A drought hit July reducing canned vegetable supply for 1936-37. July damage trimmed the total estimate to about 93 million cases from 104 million, about 12 percent below 1935-36 though above the two years prior. Wholesale prices rose in June and July and remain above last year but below 1925-29 five year average. Consumer purchasing power has improved, signaling generally higher prices next season.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
California Fall Tomato Acreage Shows Increase
California report notes total fall tomato acreage planned in northern and southern districts reaches 13 300 acres, up from 12 760 a year earlier. Plantings 6 650 in the north and 7 660 in the south. harvest totals 11 850 last autumn. Factors include late blight and cannery diversions, with blight limited this week to Santa Clara and Monterey areas.
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Los Angeles
California
California, Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Santa Clara
Monterey
Santa Cruz
California celery acreage up for fall and winter harvests
A San Francisco report estimates California celery planted for fall and early winter at 10 500 acres, up from 9 300 last year. Harvesting varies by district with San Jose starting now and Sacramento San Joaquin delta area rising by 600 700 acres. Heaviest production in November and stock through January.
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San Francisco
California
San Jose
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Salinas
Watsonville
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
The Produce Packer free sample copy offer
A notice explains the Produce Packer weekly newspaper is issued separately from The Packer and covers market news for shippers and distributors of produce, poultry, butter, hides, wool, fur, and related items. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Rainfall Aids Wisconsin Crops Amid Drought Woes
Appleton dispatch notes scattered rains across Wisconsin relieve drought for potatoes and cabbage. Antigo early crop largely failed with limited truck loads. late crops gain, uneven yields expected. Vines deteriorated in many areas, though some districts may salvage about half a crop. Continued on page 14.
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Appleton
Wis
Stevens Point
Antigo
Waupaca
Cabbage Crop Outlook for New York State
New York state domestic and Danish cabbage crops are forecast to be much below last year due to drought. The Department of Agriculture and Markets notes late, stunted growth and plant death with bare spots in fields. State production projected around 43,100 tons versus 108,900 last fall. national late domestic crop about 177,000 tons.
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Albany
No Y
New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Wisconsin
New York
Palisade Peach Deal Expected Peak Late August
Palisade Colorado peaches show a slightly later start with heavy shipments due from August 19. Quality is high with strong color and larger sizes expected. peak volume forecast for August 26 to 27. Box packaging should reach 60 to 65 percent of total, bushels around 35 percent. Prices began around 80 to 90 cents per box and $1.75 per bushel, then softened to $1.50–1.60 per bushel and 65–75 cents per box. North Fork peaches ripening quickly. most movement expected to close by September 1.
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Palisade
Colo
Colorado
Forle
CROP SURVEY FORECASTS MIXED FALL FOOD SUPPLIES
A Kansas City survey shows overall crop conditions indicate smaller supplies this fall and winter with potatoes and cabbage well below normal. Onions look to rise above last year while sweet potatoes stay near average. California peaches and apples trend vary, while oranges and grapefruit may exceed normal. The drought depresses potato, cabbage and apple crops, but southern states anticipate normal greens and extended winter availability.
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Kansas City
Packer
United States
California
Texas
Florida
Detroit Trade TS Plans For Jobbers Meeting
Detroit prepares to host the Western Fruit Jobbers Association January 18 to 21 at the Book-Cadillac hotel. Co O Brown and Kirk F Mitchel joined William L Wagner in Boston to organize committees for the convention and promote an All Michigan event with wider state participation.
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Detroit
International Apple Association
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
Book-Cadillac
Co. O. Brown
Detroit Fruit Auction Company
Kirk F. Mitchel
Detroit Union Produce’ Terminal
William L. Wagner
Boston
Death of J. S. Taylor prominent Florida citrus leader
J S Taylor 65 leader of the Florida Citrus Exchange and member of the Florida Citrus Commission died at his Largo home from a heart attack suffered in Washington. He was a longtime Floridian political figure, former state senator and House member, and left a widow and son John S Taylor Jr. The funeral was held at the local Methodist church with wide attendance from citrus and political circles.
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Largo
Fla
John 8. Taylor
Florida Citrus Exchange
Florida Citrus Commission
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Florida
Taylor
Shultz
House of Representatives
Hillsborough County
Pinellas County
Senate
John 8. Taylor, Jr
Nebraska Potato Improvement Association Meeting at Alliance
Nebraska Potato Improvement Association held meetings at Alliance on Wednesday and Thursday. Secretary reported increased interest due to high potato prices. Lincoln, Neb. hosted the Western Nebraska sponsored event with participation rising amid favorable market conditions.
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Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb
Western
Nebras
Nebraska Potato: Improvement’ ‘Association
Alliance
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Senator Byrd
Evening Star
Marcus J. Gray
York State
W.H. Deardorff
William §. Moore
Associated Vegetable Shippers, Hynes
Detroit Trade TS
C.O. Brown
J. S. Taylor
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