Economist predicts stable farm prices and higher yields
An economist told Michigan potato growers that agricultural prices will stabilize at current levels with no autumn rise as crops improve. He cited US Department of Agriculture figures showing rising farm and manufactured product values from 1904 to 1921 and urged Michigan farmers to become more efficient, eliminate unfit stock, and expect 20 to 40 percent production gains, aided by colleges.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Friday
College
Andrews Brother President Visits Detroit Scene
Charles Andrews, president of Andrews Brothers, based in Pittsburgh, is in Detroit visiting for days. The visit signals ongoing business ties between the Pittsburgh firm and Detroit operations as local observers note his presence and activities in the city.
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Detroit
Charles Andrews
Andrews Brothers
Pittsburgh
Detroit Apples and Cantaloupes Trade Report Aug Week
Detroit market notes heavy apple supply and weaker demand with Michigan receipts. Duchess and Maiden Brush prices. Cantaloupes rise early week on moderate arrivals. Turlocks limited, Missouri crates brisk. Grapes, huckleberries, honeydews mixed. lemon prices softened on cooler weather. Peach market rebounds as large stock sells at solid prices. California Bartlett pears stronger at auction.
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Duchess
Missouri
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California
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Elbertas
Indiana
Sala
Market in Vegetables and Fruits Sees Light Demand
Prospers in prices for various fruits and vegetables noted with scattered sales. Georgia Tom Watsons sold in lots at 70c for 28 pounds and 10c for 30 pounds. homegrown cabbage and cucumbers show slow to active demand, while watermelons are in light supply. Potatoes celery and lettuce vary in activity as Virginia and New Jersey stocks move with modest figures.
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Iowa
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Walla
Virginia
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New Jersey “Giants
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Virginie Ie Arrels
Friction at Michigan Potato Exchange Board Meeting
Cadillac Mich Aug 18 Friction between the Michigan Potato Growers Exchange board and General Manager A B Large surfaced at the fourth annual meeting. A 30 to 24 vote approved a resolution to end employing a manager from among directors unless he resigns upon becoming manager. Large said he would not resign. his term expires next year. The board organized with Henry Curtis president Fred Smith vice president S Rogers secretary C B Wood treasurer. The manager position was not filled pending September second Tuesday action. By laws were not amended. Also no action on affiliation with Federated Fruit Growers Inc. Wilt disease strikes Vigo and Jackson counties sweet corn Purdue reports. Bacteria in sap tubes cause wilting and yellowing leaves.
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Mr. Large
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Pires
Henry Curtis
Fred Smith
Rill Rapids
S. Rogers
S. Wood
Federated Fruit Growera Inc
Watermelon Market Improves In Chicago Trade
Watermelon market shows week long improvement led by large melons with better demand for small stock but still at notable discounts. Missouri and Oklahoma shipments price tiers quoted for 20 to 22 pound averages from 150 to 210 dollars per car, 25 to 26 pound averages 225 to 265, and 32 to 35 pound averages 450 to 452.
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Tom Watsons
Michigan Grange Tour Aims To Improve Crops Markets
Traverse City Michigan August 25 John Doelle state commissioner of agriculture urged Grand Traverse farmers to adapt crops to soil and rely on stronger marketing. The Grange tour of 100 cars and several hundred people visited from Battle Creek stopping to view premier potato fields in the Grand Traverse region.
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State Commissioner of Agriculture
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State Grange
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