Potato yield contest prize inspires growers debate
In Aroostook County growers discuss seed quality and fertilization amid a Bowker Company prize for the largest yield and best appearance. Emphasis on smooth table potatoes, starch content, and marketable size dominates the plans while judging weighs weight, appearance, and consumer appeal.
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Hetpe
Aroostook
Guinan
New England
Will Wee
Brooks
Mass
Thes
Potatoes Market Seen Steady with Frosted Imports Rising
Frosted potatoes arrive to a steady market as New York buyers show demand and weather improves. Prices hover around 2.75 to 3.40 per bushel with Maine shipments fetching 2.00 to 2.85 delivered in New York. Receivers suffer dock handling issues in zero weather, with transport lines cited as problem areas.
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New York
Maine
Michigan
New York State
Penn “Init
Ohio
Kenicky
Texas
Vexas
Atantic Transport
Tran Vantte Lines
Auto Show Opens in Chicago With Massive Vehicle Display
The Eleventh Annual Automobile Show runs two weeks starting tomorrow in Chicago at the Coliseum and First Regiment Armory. About 750 vehicles and accessories worth around 2 million dollars will fill adjoining venues. The event is expected to set attendance records, with many displays rivaling recent New York shows. Dealers anticipate orders from in town and out of town buyers, while farmers, producers, and shippers explore rapid truck transport to cut handling losses and speed delivery.
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Chicago
Eginning
Morrow
Ymory
New York
Ceheot
Wweetern
Tran
Florida Vegetables in New York Market Market Strength Improves
Florida vegetables show improved receipts in New York markets after open weather favorable conditions. Beans and lettuce rise with better quality offerings. tomatoes and squash show mixed gains. Cannery items like cucumbers and sweet potatoes reported light supplies with prices fluctuating. Corne Bros and Covi Bros expand their wholesale fruit and produce operations.
Apple Market Easier in New York Week
Apple receipts were heavy with 74 cars Monday and 50 cars Tuesday. Prices eased with Baldwins at 2.26 and lower grades selling down to 2. Good Greenings ranged 2.25 to 3, quality dependent. Open weather and key receipts kept movement active as shippers push stock out. early January freeze halted shipping, but this week demand outpaced supply.
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New York
Apple
Baldwins Wis
New York State
Dita
Up State
Lewton
Oranges in New York Market Report
Trading was fairly good Florida oranges ranged from $1.10 to $2.50 per box with some brands selling low amid light offerings. Indian River grapefruit around $5 per box. California oranges were weak with heavy supply and fluctuating prices tied to daily quality.
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New York
Florida
A. Priven
California
New York Onion Market Sees Improved Erie Rail Service
The Packer cites notable improvement in Erie rail service for onion receivers after earlier carelessness. Prices firmed across onions with New England, New York, and Western stocks selling at 3 per 50-pound bag for yellow, 3.50 for reds, and up to 6.25 for larger lots. Stronger demand and good quality whites bring about 3.50 per crate. frostbitten stock sells on merit.
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Erie
New York
New England
New York State
Orange County
Potato Growers to Meet in Moorhead Minnesota Annual Gathering
E I Grant secretary of Clay County Potato Growers Assn calls for the annual meeting in Moorhead at 10 am February 1912. program includes new member reception, talks by Dr P G Harden and Prof A Kohler, committee reports, constitution adoption, officer election, and notes on association progress such as legal incorporation, interstate trade registration, expanded advertising, and anti mixing of stock with feed. members and Moorhead Commercial Club urged to attend and confirm by secretary B Grant.
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Moorhead
Minn
E. I. Grant
Clay County Potato Growers’ Assn
Ay County Potato Growers’ Assn
Masonic Hall
First National Bank
P. G. Farden
Agricultural College
Ames
Moorhead Commercial Eli
A. Kohler
Agricultural College of Minesota
Southwest
Packer
Conmercial Club of
B. . Grant
Spinach and Kale Crops Hit By Freeze Losses in Norfolk
Report details injury to spinach and kale from a recent freeze near Norfolk. Actual loss given as over ten percent with constructive losses expected in March due to oversupply concerns. Market price gains offset shrinkage for now, while cabbage and greens supply remains ample for the season. New Florida cabbage arrivals reach New York market at $8 per standard crate amid creased quality.
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Norfolk
New York
Dan
Bo Mey & Co
Florida
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