Reducing Earlier Estimates of Florida Watermelon Yields
Jacksonville dispatch reports the 1928 Florida watermelon crop marketing starting under favorable signs. The USDA lowered total yields to 11 730 cars while growers estimate 10 500 cars moving state wide. Late May rain and warm sunny days aided ripening. first car moved from Leesburg May 22, priced well. Continuous favorable weather expected to steady market demand and shipments across consuming markets.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hovard
Leesburg
Polk County
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
California Valencia Orange Crop Falls Short of Estimates
California Valencia oranges are much lighter than forecast with reports from shippers and orchard records showing 15 to 20 percent below the latest estimates and possibly only 60 percent of last year’s crop. Fruit World and Exchange have lowered guesses, while shipments through May 27 total 37,153 cars of citrus since November 1.
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Los Angeles
California
Valencia
Daily Fruit World
Exchange
Central
Northern
Ainced
Puget Sound Lettuce Movement Increases With Cars Rolling In
Puget Sound head lettuce movement increases daily with 35 to 40 cars passing by midweek about a week after the first car. Favorable weather aids maturity and reports show early week prices around $1 per crate for growers.
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Puget Sound
Seattle
Wash
The Produce Packer weekly trade news sample offer
The Produce Packer prints market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs plus a free sample copy upon request.
Watermelon acreage in Arkansas Valley Colorado steady
Rocky Ford June 1 The Arkansas Valley watermelon acreage will be about the same as last season totaling around 700 acres with 320 for commercial use. Home use truck crops and shipments are noted with 35 cars shipped last spring and likely the same this season. Kreckleys are the dominant variety while northern Colorado near Greeley acres reach about 500 mainly for home use.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
Arkansas Valley
Greeley
Colorado
RUBE MCNOODLE ON SHARP PRACTICES IN TRADE
Rube McNoodle denounces sharp practices as a social ill across trades and recalls old time horse trading as a safety valve for frustration. He argues honesty should rule all lines of business and cites the horse trader’s cunning as a cautionary example, noting the fallibility of pride in competitive trades.
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Rube McNoodle
Calls Sharp
Rube
Tull Thompson
The
Piney Woods
Tull
Imperial Cantaloupe Deal Moves Along With Record Shipments
El Centro California June 1 The cantaloupe deal is moving well with 4257 cars shipped by June 1 including 294 ordered for Thursday. Weather in the East and Middle West could boost movement if a warming trend continues. Early May saw much of the covered acreage cleared. field yields were lighter due to cold winds at blossoming. Remaining June shipments estimated around 8000 cars.
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el Centro
Calif
East
Washington
Middle West
Georgia Watermelon Crop Seen Normal by Larger Acreage
Albany Ga June 1 The Georgia watermelon crop has faced unusual weather but is expected to yield normally from a larger acreage than last year despite a two to three week delay. First fruit likely June 26 with shipments gaining volume around July 5 to 10 though in northern South Georgia earlier maturation is possible. Quality appears better after favorable late weather.
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Albany
South Georgia
Georgia
Southern Potatoes Weaken Under Heavy Receipts in New York
Southern potato receipts were heavy in New York as Florida shipments eased the market. No. 1 Florida Spaulding Rose priced at 3 3.60 per barrel. No. 1 Florida 2.60. No. 2s 1.75. Georgia stock sold on par with Florida. Bermudas at 4.5 per barrel. Maine stock in yards with light offerings. 40 cars in Greater New York yards midweek. 150 pound bags 2.25 2.50. bulk 2.85 2 per 180 pounds.
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New York
Florida
South Perotina
Georgia
Bermudas
Greater
Maine
Watermelon Market Steady as Supplies Remain Light in Pittsburgh
Watermelons in Pittsburgh show light supplies and steady demand. Florida traders or “Tom Watsons” jobbing at about 90 cents to $1 for 28 pound fruit and 70 to 75 cents for 24 pound fruit, with only a few dealers active in the market.
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Pittsburgh
Florida
Tom Watsons
Tomato Supplies Are Heavy in Pittsburgh
Tomato supplies were heavy this week with movement generally slow. Florida stock was weaker, Texas lugs held steady and repacks were firm. Prices ranged from $1 to $4.26 per crate depending on condition and origin, with Florida fancy sixes and Texas large tags forming the top end of the market.
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Pittsburgh
Florida
Texas
Optimism Ruling Watermelon Deal in Imperial Valley
El Centro Calif June 1 The Imperial Valley watermelon trade is active with strong demand across the coast and western states. Shippers report top quality stock, large deep red melons, and high grade yields. By June 30 two hundred nine cars shipped with 25 more ordered for Thursday. Market prices reflect robust freight on board and good weekly sales.
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West
el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Rockies
Section Al shipment plan and early April melon harvest
April 19 shipment began with a total run expected through August 1, about 2000 cars. Government reports suggested 8000 acres planned but actual plantings fell short, last year 3400 cars shipped, top shippers say not over 4000. Early wind slowed yield. past seed mix caused quality issues but current Klondyke black seed strain shows promise with large melons and red flesh. growers expect black seed Klondyke dominance in two years.
Lettuce Buying Activity In Central California Market
In Central California and San Francisco on June 1 the May 22 to 28 seven day lettuce shipments totaled 637 cars versus 777 in the prior seven days. Market at shipping points was moderately strong with cash buyers active. Wire inquiries were good. Quality ranged fair to good with fancy lettuce scarce. May 29 car placements for the central district were 111.
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San Francisco
Central California
Central District
Two Chicago Fruit Auctions Plan Merger Sale Extension
Chicago announces the consolidation of the Chicago Fruit Auction Company and Independent Fruit & Produce Auction Company into the Fruit Auction Sales Company. The five year plan preserves each brand while centralizing sales through the new holding company with a $300,000 capital and officers named from both auctions. The first consolidated sale is set for June 18 at the Chicago produce terminal, with ongoing plan subject to popular reception.
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Chicago
Chicago Fruit Auction Company
Independent Fruit & Produce
Chicago, Produce
Fruit Auction Sales Company
Packer
C. R. Godding
C. W. Irrgang
W. B. Clore
EB. E. Mills
Frank Cuneo
Cc. W. Irrgang
E. E. Mills
F. HE. Nellis
C W. Irrgang
United States Fruit Auction Company
Marky Objection Discussed by Arkansas Pioneer Rothrock
Letter from I R Rothrock of Springdale Arkansas argues that distributors fail to keep pace with changing conditions and farmers must seek distributive profits, supporting cooperative marketing as a survival strategy. He critiques the Federated Agricultural Trades of America and Federation leadership and questions W F Jensen of America.
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Marky
LR. Rothrock
Arkansas
Arkansas State Horticultural Society
Federated Agricultural Trades of America
Baiter
I.R., Rothrock
Springdale
Ark
W. F. Jensen
Packer
Jensen
Amer Ace
Mr. Jensen
Saecan
Walahed
Philadelphia
Potatoes Pot Hold Charge Reduction Proposal At Chicago Meet
A proposal to cut heater charges for potatoes held at intermediate stop or reconsigning points moving under Carriers Protective Service Against Cold was docketed by the National Perishable Freight Committee in Chicago. The plan sets a $1 per car 24 hour charge with 24 hours free time for reconsignments, plus specific timing rules for releasing cars on orders received and mailed. Cantaloupe market in New Orleans shows active trade with jumbo plates at 4.60-4.75, standards 4.50, flats 1.75-1.86.
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Minneapolis
National
Chester Anderson
Aetersonda
Northern Potato Traffic Association
New Orleans
New York Cantaloupe Market Sees Varied Demand
June 1 reports from California to New York show lower prices despite light receipts and weak demand. Traders note holiday trading halted Wednesday, with 60 cars arriving Monday and 37 on the dock, 15 on the street, eight at auction. Jumbo 45s ranged $4 to $4.50, 36s $3.75 to $4.25, standards $3.75 to $4, ponies $2.50 to $3.50. Tuesday activity softer, dock sales 50 cars, with jumbo 45s $3.26 to $4, 36s $3 to $3.75.
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New York
California
Oklahoma potatoes expected to start in carlots next week
Hugo Oklahoma reports potato movement to begin around June 6 in the Red River Valley district with light shipments until after the 11th. Peak output projected around June 15, Arkansas Valley area around Muskogee and Fort Gibson to start about June 16. Weather freezes and floods trimmed yields. statewide condition about 65 percent of normal, lowest among ten Southern states. last year’s shipments totaled 2088 cars.
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Arkangasley
Hugo
Okla
Red River Valley
Arkansas Valley
Muskogee
Fort Gibson
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
American Railways Plan New Express Co
Uniform express committee ends stock purchase plan and moves to acquire assets for a new company. Starting March 4 1929 railroads will handle all railroad express business in the United States. Pension plans stay intact as remaining details are finalized before formal formation.
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WIM
American Railway Express Company
Uniform Express Contract Committee
New Corporation
St. Louis
Uniformxpress
American Railroads
United States
New York Dispatch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
American Express Company
Adams Express Company
Railroad Express
Texas Watermelon Crop Outlook For 1927 Season
The Texas watermelon season shows a normal movement with about 6,000 acres in Raymondville and nearby districts, and increased acreage in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Early crops run about a week late, with shipments starting around June 10 to 16. East Texas and San Antonio areas report varying acreages, drought relief from recent rains, and a statewide harvest pattern extending June through October.
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Raymondville
Beeville
East Texas
San Antonio
Tex
South ‘Texas
Raymondviile
Sea Pound
Ft. O. B
Rio Grande Valley
Lyford
Sebastian
Viturria
Saydia-Mathis
Poteet
Pleasanton
North Charlotte
Texas
Suife
Dean
Southwest
Parker County
Weatherford
Panhandle
Oklahomia
Chickasha-Comanche
Gulf
Valencia Onions Shipments Afloat for New York
New York June 1 The first Valencia onion shipment 18 800 crates is afloat for New York according to cable advices received here Thursday.
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New York
Valencia
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Arkansas River Valley
Porm Clearing House
Oklahoma
American Railways Plan
NEW Express CO
Orly
N. Y
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