Cantloupe acreage surge prompts push for new distribution plan
Los Angeles February 26 California cantaloupe shippers face larger than ever acreage this season. A Chicago attorney leads action under the Sherman Act against Japanese growers while growers and jobbers prepare two meetings to forge a distribution system. Crutchfield notes Imperial Valley output. only a fraction can be marketed profitably without better cooperation.
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Plan to stabilize cantaloupe trade urged by growers group
A four member committee will draft a plan to explain the cantaloupe situation to the California Chamber of Commerce bankers railroads and the governor seeking broad backing to petition the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. The effort aims to define distribution methods to fit demand across markets and to protect growers shippers and consumers with expert legal input while addressing overproduction and market access issues across fruits including apples and oranges.
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Missouri Freight Rate Hearing Faces Fruit Industry Delegate
A Missouri Public Service Commission hearing at Hotel Jefferson in St. Louis examined rail freight rate proposals affecting nearly all commodities. J. W. Stroud of the Ozark Fruit Growers' Association testified that any rate rise would harm shippers and growers, not consumers. Hearings continue through the week with further fruit and vegetable rate testimony by C. H. Rodehaver, and additional sessions scheduled in Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Jefferson City from March 2 to March 23.
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St Louis Fruit Market Report February Prices
In St. Louis the weekly fruit trade remained fairly steady with a generally flat market. Strawberries are dull with mold signs. Florida berries sell 20 to 25 cents per quart, kumquats 5 to 7 cents, oranges up to 2.60 per box, lemons 2.50 to 2.75, Florida grapefruit 1.75 to 2.25 per box, Almeria grapes 2.00 to 2.60 per keg, bananas 8 and a half cents per pound, and cranberries slow with best stock at 3.50 per barrel.
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Ohio Supreme Court upholds state weights and measure act
Ohio Supreme Court justices Kun Kle Ferneding and Abread sustain the constitutionality of the state weights and measures law in a Tuesday decision. Williams and others argued Congress alone could set standards, but the court holds that until Congress adopts standards, the state may legislate within this field.
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Seed Potatoes Advance Sharp in Kansas City Market
Seed potato prices rose this week driven by limited offerings. Triumphs led the increases with quotes up to 1.03 dollars per bushel sacked in carloads. Red River Ohios rose modestly while Rural and Burbank tables eased about four cents per bushel. Western Russet Burbanks sold at 63 to 66 cents.
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St Louis Egg Market Feeds Heavy Arrivals Weeklong
Fresh egg receipts in St Louis early in the week were liberal causing a market decline. Colder weather later firmed the market as receipts fell and some losses were recovered. Current firsts quoted at 22 cents per dozen with various values by quality and egg state.
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Watermelon Seed Planting Advances in Heber Valley
Watermelon growers in Heber California are busy planting seed with several farms near completion. The Ara Kalian Brothers, the valley’s largest shippers, expect about 120 acres of watermelons this season. Weather conditions have been favorable so far.
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Louisiana berry outlook calls for record strawberry crop
Weather in the Louisiana strawberry belt from Ponchatoula to Amite remains ideal with recent rains slowing mulching but no fruit damage. The season is shaping up to exceed previous records as March shipments begin, with grading and inspection efforts boosting commercial prospects across the belt.
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Bryan Produce Company to Continue Business, Norris Says
James N Norris, vice president of Bryan Produce Co at Bryan Ohio and New York poultry receiver, stated this week the firm will continue. He denied insolvency claims and said obligations are manageable. John N Eckerle, new manager after Steve Tutor, expects large buying and shipping of eggs and poultry this season.
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Testing the Cole Law constitutional ruling awaited
New York Supreme Court deliberates on the Cole Law to determine its constitutionality in a case brought by the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture against the Massachusetts Pending Company over a bond. Judge Greenbaum ordered briefs due by March 7 with a decision expected shortly after. The bond dispute centers on $3,000 and the law's distribution and sueability.
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Chicago Poultry Market Faces Fluctuating Demand
Chicago has a quiet live poultry demand this week with light receipts pushing prices higher. Fowls gained about a cent, springs 4 to 6 cents, and ducks, geese, and turkeys moved at varying rates amid weekly receipts totaling several cars and coops by express and freight. Trade remained fair with live hens down about a half to one cent and roosters easing, as Thursday saw larger shipments and mixed pricing.
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Point on right to sell shipper's apples in suit
In Chicago the case debates whether a commission man may sell a shipper's fruit at his discretion. Apples consigned to Welch & Welch were sold during 1912 under poor market conditions. Bowen & Co. sued for the difference in returns, arguing the shipper would have profited by waiting until May 1. Attorneys prepare to appeal by writ of error.
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Apple Exports from All Ports Rise in Week and Season
Apple exports from all American ports for the week ending last Saturday totaled 52,084 barrels, up from 30,762 a year earlier. For the season to date, exports reach 2,224,013 barrels versus 1,640,662 in the prior period. Boxes are included in the barrel count.
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Abe Tutleman Pays In Part In Fruit Suit
Cincinnati February 26 A suit against Abe Titleman proprietor of the Big Four Fruit Company, sued by W P Wilson of Gadsden Tenn for 3268 for strawberries shipped last year, came up for trial Wednesday. Titleman paid 100 on account and on his promise to settle in full by next week judgment was deferred. Edward M Hurley represented the shipper H P Wilson. Titleman has owed for the berries since last spring.
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Prospects for Georgia peaches brighten in late bloom
Georgia peach outlook improves with cold winter and ample moisture. Buds are forming well and late blooming reduces frost damage risk. Arkansas fruit prospects show warmth and buds near danger line, with no fall or winter bud loss. Georgia Fruit Exchange plans carload marketing for apples cantaloupes and other fruits and vegetables.
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Seed Potato Market Surges as Triumphs Lead Rise
Chicago reports steady advances in seed potato prices this week with Triumphs hitting 90 cents and Ohios near 60 to 85 cents amid shrinking supply. Nearly all varieties rose while demand stays active from Texas, Oklahoma, and northern buyers, despite limited field supplies and cautious grower behavior.
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Short Berry Boxes Tabooed in Tennessee Ban
Dr. Lucius P. Brown of the Tennessee department of weights and measures warns berry growers that box sizes will be strictly checked next season. Many so called quart boxes hold only three quarters to seven eighths of a quart and must be stamped with actual content. In New York City candling rules require candled eggs to be marked and dated when sold wholesale.
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Mercantile Exchange Aids 72 Hour Dock Ruling Hearing
President Mahr appointed J Jee Honigsman B E Martin and Juan Babcock to attend the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in New York on March 3 to press the 72 hour dock ruling. Railroads seek to shorten time for eggs and butter from the device to 48 hours.
Vegetable shipments from Southern California reach 2294 cars
Los Angeles reports total vegetable shipments through February 24 amount to 2294 cars for the season. Daily totals show February 18 with 21 cars, February 19 with 20, February 21 with 22, February 23 with 19, and February 24 with 20 cars.
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