Vegetable Growers Gather at Council Bluffs
The Iowa State Vegetable Growers Association holds meetings and a show in Council Bluffs December 9 and 10 under the West Pottawattomi Farm Bureau and the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association. Displays include a vegetable exhibit and a heated tent display, irrigation demonstration, and a banquet by First Baptist Church ladies. A rose gift and a stereoptical lecture with Henry Field pictures accompany the program. the event follows earlier meetings in Muscatine and Armstrong.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa State Vegetable Growers Association
Iowa
West Pottawattomi Farm Bureau
Council Bluffs Grape Growers' Association
First Baptist Church
Llady
Henry Field
George Klenk Dies In Sparta At 66
George Klenk a prominent Sparta fruit grower died after a short illness. He was 66 and survived by his widow two sons and two daughters. His son Martin operated the local farm in partnership with him.
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George Klenk
Sparta
Mich
Martin
Well Drained Muck Lands Yield Better In Dry Seasons
East Lansing Dec 3 Dr Paul M Harmer Michigan muck land expert explains why well drained muck soils yield poorly in wet seasons due to nitrogen starvation. He cites nitrogen fertilizer applications and manganese sulphate for onions and celery, borax for malnutritional diseases, and notes red skinned potato Chippewa variety outperforms others in muck. Results to be discussed at Michigan Muck Farmers Association meeting Feb 2-4.
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East Lansing
Mich
Paul M. Harmer
Michigan
Michigan Muck Farmers Association
Harmer
Barry
Lake City
Michigan soil conservation seeks end to potato diversion
End diversion program winds down in Michigan as the Michigan soil conservation committee, acting on federal guidance, says no further applications for diversion permits will be accepted after December 4. The federal plan pays farmers 16 cents per cwt for diverting low grade potatoes from normal trade to livestock feed.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Soil Conservation Committee
Michigan
Washington
Chicago Green Vegetables Market Closes Steady Amid Ample Arrivals
In Chicago the green vegetable inquiry remained fairly active with moderate supplies and a steady tone. Beans and cucumbers sold steadily with hothouse boxes and California crates fetching notable prices. celery and lettuce showed steadiness despite ample arrivals. tomatoes, peppers, and sweet potatoes also maintained a steady market under fair demand. California and Florida products featured prominently with varied price ranges.
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Chicago
Florida
California
Texas
Illinois
Long Island
Michigan
Idaho
Arizona
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
Ilinois
Ohio
Introduce New Process Apple Cider in Michigan
Traverse City Michigan reports a local fruit processor unveils a non fermenting apple cider with a filtering process removing yeast germs. In two weeks of the 1987 pressing season it sold and shipped 14000 cases. RJ Marne of Bangor MI predicts it will rival tomato and citrus juices on breakfast tables and boost apple consumption.
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Traverse City
Mich
R. J. Marne
Bangor
Michigan Apple Institute
Federal Purchases of Apples and Potatoes Are Made in Michigan
The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation re entered the apple market this week buying lower grades at about 60 cents a bushel for utility grade packs. It also purchased potatoes upstate while the potato market showed steadier demand and better condition. Apple trading cooled after last week’s rally with Northern Spies Delicious and McIntosh easing as shipping inquiries weakened.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Delicious
McIntosh
Market report on root crops and greens prices
Prices listed for potatoes at 90c to $1 per 100 pounds, onions tightening and gaining strength, carrots selling medium to large yellows at $1.10 to $1.20 per 60 pounds, and U S No 1 to fancy packs around 75c to $1.25 per bushel. Cold wave sparked cautious buying reducing operator activity.
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U. S
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Gordon Tyrrell CO
South Water Market
Chicago Commission
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Rubin Produce Co., Inc
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T. Otek
Chandler-Allen Co.giicaco
Harry Allen
LL. D. Canal
Carlifl Lettuce
Tom
Rolling Daily
Imperial Valley Phoenix
Lettuce Salin
Wire US
Tony Oddoproduce
Haymarket
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Postal IB
Caruso Fruit
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Ill
Caruso
Syracuse
N. Y
Caruso & Cohn
Albany
N.Y
Middle West
Iremut
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Monroe
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