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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1937
Page
1
Wholesale handlers of fruits vegetables and produce rally to feed the flood sufferers extending complete cooperation. Reports from Cincinnati and Louisville describe efforts to keep the food flow steady despite the wreckage and supply challenges.
Cincinnati faced the greatest flood in its history with the produce trade rallying to maintain fresh fruits and vegetables. Dealers scattered citywide, managed limited supplies, and coordinated to omit arrivals to prevent waste as power and water shortages strained storage and cooking facilities. Citrus juice demand rose while damage from the flood spread uncertainty over total losses, with accounts of cars and warehouses drowned or destroyed. Max Zegler of Rochester filed for bankruptcy, listing assets of 58 dollars and secured claims of 5100 dollars.
The Packer offers a free service department for subscribers to consult without obligation. It seeks details on crops, quantities, shipping modes, markets, consignment terms, and transportation problems to connect growers with national and local markets through its exclusive representatives. Address THE PACKER Free Service Department, Second and Delaware Sts, Kansas City, Mo.
Louisville and surrounding area faced record floods isolating produce yards. Wholesalers described using boats, tractors, and personal reps to move perishables to a higher city section as rail offices flooded and power failed.
Phoenix January 29 Lettuce acreage in the Salt River Valley for spring harvest is 12 224 acres down from 18 539 acres last year 27 shipping firms control about 11 500 acres with Independent acreage bringing total to 12 174 acres at Yuma 3950 acres with 11 firms. The spring deal may be slower due to continued cold weather but not yet injuring maturity.
In Columbia D C on January 29 a three judge federal court ruled that South Carolina motor carrier rules imposed an unreasonable interstate commerce burden. The permanent injunction blocks enforcement of the 1933 limit on weight and width on standard roads, allowing trucks over twenty thousand pounds and over ninety inches wide to operate. The law had never been enforced due to ongoing litigation.
Public hearing set for February 13 at 9 00 a m in the Chamber of Commerce building Merced es Texas on proposed marketing rules for Texas citrus handlers. The plan aims to raise grower returns by regulating shipments and grades with two oversight committees representing growers and shippers Grapefruit, the key Texas citrus, faces continued output growth with current production about 147 percent above 1934 and rising as more trees bear fruit.
Seed potato trade in the Red River valley begins to open with light shipments as floods and cold weather curb movement. Shrinkage is reported at 20 to 35 percent with much stock immature and frost damage noted. Dealers warn receivers to expect lower quality as stock moves to market.
Florida growers press for an emergency reduction in grapefruit freight rates. Leaders met in Washington with officials able to present Florida’s needs to the Interstate Commerce Commission to speed relief, with Governor Cone's backing and state department support. A proration injunction is also sought to halt weekly citrus shipment allotments under the federal marketing agreement, backed by several prominent firms.
A late winter cold spell hit California with record lows in the Imperial valley and citrus regions as temperatures fell to 13.5 degrees in places. By week’s end rain and warmer air were forecast, though damage estimates to citrus will take another ten days or two weeks to determine. Local growers reported widespread heating efforts amid unprecedented cold in the citrus belt.
Los Angeles January 29 reports show severe frost impact on Sinaloa and Sonora crops. In Mochis and San Miguel about 60 percent tomato losses. Naranja 75 percent damage. Verdura 50 percent. Bomoa 25 percent. Early peppers in Sinaloa around 70 percent damaged. late peppers 10 percent. Tomato damage in Los Mochis averaged 20 percent. Barrioncito first crop over 50 percent frost. Culiacan area minimal damage. Anticipated Sinaloa movement about 1,500 cars from February to April with peak mid April.
Reports from the Shafter district in California indicate the potential potato crop was not hurt by extreme cold as plantings had not started. Weather is favorable and plantings are expected to begin next week. The Edison district reportedly suffered damage from the first freeze with above ground plants killed back and seed pieces frozen.
The Produce Packer announces a separate weekly edition focused on marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related goods A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Harlingen Texas January 29 Efforts to regulate Texas citrus trade move forward as Rep Homer Leonard of Mc Allen introduces a bill placing powers with the state agriculture commissioner Dealers must post bonds of 5000 for handling 1000 or more boxes annually and 200 for under 1000 The measure would license dealers after hearing protests and require full payment for fruit or face prosecution Support comes from growers and legitimate shippers, aiming to weed out chisellers to protect industry interests
In Montreal on January 29 the Canadian Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers Association reported record convention registrations, surpassing 260 for its 12th annual gathering. Harry Langford of London Ont serves as president with A McCallum F E Holloway W B Stringer Roy O'Brien M J Hunter as vice presidents, and F G Lister Harold Smith Charles Leonard Cyril Gorham Narcisse Matte N McMillan as directors. Local dealers praised US attendance and discussions focused on cross border trade and fruit and vegetable business aspects. The event highlighted the long history since its 12 year founding in Montreal.
Homestead Florida January 29 1937 Dade County opened its Red Bliss potato deal in a small way a couple of weeks ago but last week a dependable steady supply became available The movement is earlier than last year with early estimates of 6500 acres now revised to about 7000 acres Normal county acreage is around 5000 but last year only about 3000 acres were planted Potatoes as a money crop are growing in favor with growers and a normal season is anticipated
New York report shows fall cucumber and cabbage stocks: total U S stocks on hand January 1 at 49 520 tons, down from 78 180 tons last year. Wisconsin and New York state holdings drop sharply with year ago comparisons.
Chicago hosts the National American Wholesale Grocers Association annual convention. Monday focused on handling fresh fruits and vegetables as a core service, with talks outlining how retailers must stock and merchandise produce to serve customers. Speakers noted trucking and delivery help, and several operators have expanded into wholesale lines to better assist their retail clients.
Washington reports Department of Agriculture estimates merchantable potato stocks on January 1 totaling 73 562 000 bushels across 18 states, down 23 327 000 bushels from 1936 and 41 708 000 from 1935, with figures for 87 states and related changes also cited. In Oregon, freezing temperatures devastate Douglas county broccoli. output could have been 150 carloads. Butler hearing on bankruptcy of James Butler Grocery Company postponed to February 2 in New York.
Local creditors of Lustig-Burgerhoff Company of Scranton Pa met in New York to hear progress in the bankruptcy investigation led by Samuel Einhorn of Philadelphia. The January meeting in Wilkes-Barre announced a proposed 10 percent payment to unsecured creditors and allowed attendees to file claims and accept.
New York estimates place onions at 909000 sacks of 100 pounds each on January 1, up from 690000 a year prior and 707000 two years prior. Michigan storage holds 358000 sacks versus 823000 a year ago. U S storehouse onions total 3605000 sacks, compared with 3368000 a year earlier.
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