26 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1938
Page
1
A Chicago inquiry questions whether frozen fruit ads mislead by claiming farm freshness out of season. The Morf suit cites Birdseye claims of four month out of season freshness and suggests enforcement by the Trade Commission. The piece notes past crackdowns on sausages misrepresented as farm made and asks if frozen berries are truly farm frozen.
Moorhead Feb 25 The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation stepped in to relieve a sagging potato market amid bad weather. Prices paid were 60c for US No 1 and Commercials with stock mainly distressed merchandise. Officials expect demand to rise with southern seed plantings and foresee rapid clearance if large movements occur. FSCC said it would take unlimited supplies at set prices.
The first Imperial valley cantaloupes of the season were shipped to Los Angeles by the C A Glass Company. Grown by W D Cruze in the Niland district, the melons were the size of a large orange. Two flats were sent this week with eye toward regular shipments in about three weeks. El Centro shipments by Fred R Bright are believed to be the earliest cantaloupe shipments in Imperial valley melon history.
The Produce Packer weekly edition prints market news for shippers and distributors of meat, poultry, butter, hides, wool, fur and related trades. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Highlights include Maine potato market talks and California early potato planting. Reports on lettuce, apples, grapefruits, melons, and peaches outline export trade issues and market actions. Various committees and meetings are listed with dates in March, plus remarks on shipments, inspections, and regulatory measures.
The article extols the food industry as a vital daily need with steady demand. It argues producers and distributors could prosper with even small profits, condemns chronically chiseling traders who sell at a loss to win sales.
The new farm act plans marketing quotas for wheat corn cotton tobacco and rice. Critics warn that reduced acreages for basic crops will push farmers to expand potatoes poultry and dairy herds, potentially causing surpluses in nonbasic sectors. The Boileau McNary amendment aimed at dairy and poultry protection was weakened by the Conference Committee, leaving nonbasic producers to reassess.
Salt river valley lettuce growers approved a program to plow under one third of the planted acreage to reduce losses. J M Foote named trustee to sign contracts and set grades for shipments. He sought cooperation from Yuma growers as a possible delay looms. A March 3 to 17 sales drive by the National Chain Stores Association is expected to boost demand during peak production.
A hearing in Wealaco on petitions from independent citrus shippers urged Secretary Wallace to end grapefruit volume proration. The evidence, presented before Judge Glen J. Gifford, covered claims by South Texas Produce, Mission Fruit and Vegetable, Baker & Landrum, and others, with Cameron & Hardin representing their interests.
Chicago Feb 25 The question of whether switching a car to a private siding for inspection constitutes acceptance was discussed by the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association with H A Spilman of PACA. Spilman said any extra charges to place the car on and off the siding should be borne by the receiver, clarifying that ordering a car to a receiver s private track for inspection should not be considered acceptance.
The International Apple Association reports U S and Canada exports totaling 67 316 barrels and 205 904 boxes for the week ending February 19. Year to date exports reach 2 108 374 barrels and 6 886 350 boxes, up from 1 260 750 barrels and 5 801 076 boxes the prior year.
Leesburg Florida February 25 Watermelon growers in this section are asked to sign a petition urging Secretary Wallace to terminate the watermelon agreement under which the southeastern states have operated for several seasons. They contend other melon regions do not operate under a marketing pact and shipping holidays with prorated rates push melons from the southeast to market unrestrict edly. Growers and shippers fear this could curb southeast production and push melons to other regions. A similar petition is being circulated in Georgia and the Carolinas.
New York reports Cuban tomato shipments limited after a Havana meeting among exporters, setting a weekly cap of 70 000 lugs and banning shipments of smaller than six by seven by six inches. The rule coincides with a higher duty rising to 2 40 per cwt on February 28, affecting price and quality.
In Pahokee Florida February 25 with favorable weather Everglades vegetables moved upward. Last week 220 cars shipped with cabbage 66 cars and beans 51. Peas 46 celery 17 mixed 40 and other items including radishes potatoes also sent out by truck.
The Packer extends a free service department for subscribers to help growers and shippers with marketing strategies. It covers national coverage through exclusive representatives, connections in markets, and advice on consignments terms, outlets, and distribution. Send inquiries to The Packer Free Service Department Kansas City Missouri.
Carl DeLong, secretary manager of the Idaho fruit and vegetable advertising commission, urged stronger merchandising by Idaho growers to avert a loss of the potato market to Maine. Speaking before about a thousand farmers at Twin Falls, he attacked a 15 percent railroad freight rate hike and said Idaho could mobilize $100000 from a legal advertising fund in 1938 to boost campaigns.
Edison California Feb 25 Planting of White Rose potatoes in Kern county Edison Arvin district is complete with 7500 to 8600 acres planted and about 1500 acres above ground. First Edison district potatoes should move April 1 to 10. Shatter Wasco district aims to finish by early March with 17000 to 18000 acres planned. Rain disrupted Colma and San Diego markets with Garnet acreage likely reduced and San Diego increasing early plantings.
In Brawley California on February 25 shipments of Imperial Valley lettuce collapsed as prices lingered around 80 to 90 cents per crate with rare spikes. By Tuesday several shippers halted operations then by Wednesday nearly all stopped due to market weakness. Valley shipments fell from over 100 cars weekly to 25 to 36 midweek and a March 1 closing is likely with a brief window of good quality lettuce remaining for about ten days.
Chicago Feb 25 The executive committee of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses will meet at the President hotel in Kansas City on Monday March 7 during the Missouri egg and poultry convention. C J Goodfellow of Fort Worth Texas new president will preside and most directors except two on the Pacific coast are expected to attend with W M O Keefe of Chicago executive secretary also present.
March 5 restraining order by Judge Duval West in Corpus Christi blocks The Mis Vegetable Company and Pionaty Brothers Weslaco from shipping any citrus until after March 5. U S District Attorney George John filed the petition alleging both firms exceeded their allotments under the agricultural marketing agreement. A hearing is set for March 6 before Judge James Atwell in Houston.
The International Apple Association reports the St Louis trade has formed convention committees for the forthcoming event, to be held August 9 to 12. Reservations have been filed by several prominent individuals, with details of general, executive, hotel, reception, publicity, golf, banquet, finance, speakers, registration, entertainment, transportation, and ladies committees listed.
Yakima Washington February 25 shippers and growers in the Northwest reject the governments 60 cent per box price for fancy Winesap and Delicious apples after a conference with Cox Corporation representatives. They urged 65 to 70 cents and warned current stocks could not move at 60 cents. Phelan indicated the government could buy about 1000 cars through May 15, with plans to earmark and reduce holdings in Yakima and Wenatchee by February.
San Francisco reports shipments of Strawberry rhubarb from the bay region expected to begin around March 10. The crop is in good condition with acreage centered in Alameda county.
Washington February 25. Leaders from the fresh fruit and vegetable sectors urge stronger reciprocal trade agreements to aid U S export marketing. J A Crutchfield of American Fruit Growers Inc and John W Henderson of R Dixon Co say expanding wealth through mutual trade can deter war and require balanced protection against imports. They cite Ottawa, German isolation, and tariffs as current export restraints.
Reports from Illinois and Indiana indicate no serious damage to peach buds after a warm spell followed by a cold snap. Officials note buds swelled, some pink coloring, but winter killing avoided. warnings of potential damage if severe cold returns.
Kansas City readers are asked to aid in locating T. E. Starnes, formerly of Charlotte, North Carolina, by contacting L. P. Foster, manager of the Union Apple Company, Waynesboro, Virginia, who reports ongoing efforts to reach him.
Washington February 25 The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced the rejection of a proposed marketing agreement for onion sets from the lower Lake Michigan area. Officials said the agreement failed to reach the two thirds approval of the affected growers.
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