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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1939
Page
1
The Imperial Valley cantaloupe market shows abnormally light production with high-quality fruit. Estimates for acreage and carload shipments shrink from earlier forecasts as pro-rate and demand shift. observers note potential declines by mid June and beyond.
Jacksonville on June 2 reports Florida fruit and vegetable shipments winding down for the season. Watermelons move in heavy volume from northern sections but weather damage and hail slowed some consignments. Georgia, South Carolina, and nearby states prepare for cabbage cucumbers potatoes tomatoes and later melons, as Florida citrus nears conclusion with a September opening for fall and winter produce.
Shippers and others allege non payment by Rosenthal and Stockfish Inc, with Tennessee firm claiming about 5400 in unpaid checks. Local firms report returned checks. Rosenthal could not specify a payment date but said they would try to settle as soon as possible.
The Produce Packer edition explains it is a weekly paper dedicated to marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of produce, eggs, poultry, butter, hides, wool, and other goods. It offers free sample copies on request.
Among the highlights, reports cover watermelon, cantaloupe, and tomato movements across states, with details on shipments, farm associations, and upcoming horticultural events. Notable items include apple export discussions, cabbage trade suspensions, and mango? tomato and watermelon outlooks. The issue lists upcoming meetings, industry ads, and regional crop progress across Kansas City, Mississippi, Georgia, and surrounding areas.
A historical editorial ponders profit margins as the engine of industry. It argues that low margins erode incentives to work and invest, warning that diminishing profits threaten overall national progress, with apples as a hypothetical example and a note to continue on page 22.
Chicago, June 2. The United Fresh First and Vegetable Association issued a sweeping questionnaire to study truck use in the fruit and vegetable trade. William Garfitt says the drive aims to reduce freight rates and level competitive conditions as trucks increasingly handle long haul freight, while railroads lose tonnage yearly.
Nampa Idaho June 2 Hundreds of visitors from across the United States are expected for the 12th annual convention of the Growers and Shippers Association of Idaho to be held in Sun Valley June 9 and 10. About 600 attendees are anticipated at the event in the Sawtooth mountains resort owned by Union Pacific Railroad. The program opens with the President's Breakfast and includes Governor Bortolfsen's welcome and remarks by Association President Arata. Topics include needs and problems of the apple industry with speakers Frank Shields and E J Iddings among others.
Cape Charles Virginia June 2 The Eastern Shore Irish potato deal begins on a small scale with a few cars leaving Cape Charles district this week. Growers expect volume to rise in about a week and peak after mid month. Acreage roughly matches 1938, weather dry but favorable until recent spell. Potatoes show large healthy plants with deep green color and No 1 potential. Estimated 1929 tonnage about 10 000 cars on the Delmarva peninsula, chiefly Accomack and Northampton counties, moved in standard stave barrels and 100 pound sacks.
Los Angeles reports Safeway Stores Inc will take over all Triway Produce Company operations in California and Arizona. Future purchases will be through Safeway Stores Inc Produce Buying Office. Triway offices will discontinue but continue similar functions in Washington and Idaho.
Copiah Hinds County starts tomato shipments to smooth quality for fresh supplies. Some fruit shows minor roughness at start but shipments steady. Mississippi crop this year about 9,200 acres. demand remains good with cash buyers and wire sales. Bean and tomato shipments travel by rail. federal state inspection required for all produce leaving the belt.
F A Motz, Agric Ccmr with the American embassy in London, visits Yakima and says exporters may trim shipments to Europe to top quality fruit only. He notes the 1939 outlook hinges on European politics and rival supplies, with frost damage last year boosting opportunities despite uncertainties.
Washington June 2 The Department of Agriculture reports production of commercial early Irish potatoes in the second early states Arkansas North Carolina Oklahoma and Tennessee to be 5 666 000 bushels 12 percent smaller than 1928’s 6 417 000 and 10 percent below the 1928 37 average of 6 304 000. North Carolina suffers seed rot and poor stands after continued rains and a heavy April 13 frost damages Beaufort and Pamlico areas. Prospects are below average and the crop late. For the seven intermediate states acreage up 1 percent to about 100 acres. Continued page 16.
The advisory board of the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association met last weekend at the Congress hotel. Houston Texas was named as the next convention city for January with dates and hotel head quarters to be announced. William Garfitt was renamed executive vice president. The group debated truck rail charges and merchandising, urging drastic railroad cuts to compete with truckers and restore industry volume.
South Carolina Irish potatoes are meeting a good demand in northern markets with large shipments from Charleston and surrounding area. Last week shipments surpassed supply on several days, with over 100 carloads daily and a record 243 carloads on Wednesday after 188 on Tuesday. Quality is strong and prices average about 1.36 dollars per 100 pounds at shipping points.
New York June 2 Porto Rican pineapple auction sale reports weaker demand for smaller sizes with prices 10 to 30 cents lower than the prior sale while larger lots were irregular. A total of 9,040 crates were sold with prices from 12.40 to 1.54 per crate.
Reports from watermelon states indicate a fairly average to slightly above average U.S. crop this season. Acreage tops last year in several states, with Georgia leading at 54,000 acres and Texas close behind near 48,000. Florida and South Carolina also substantial.
Kansas City officials and Market Master Joseph W. Spoor announce a new ordinance enforcing entry limits for out of town truckers. Starting Monday any delivery to the market must come with wired consent from a licensed Kansas City dealer, detailing commodity, quantity, and origin. Police will enforce, with local dealers pledge full cooperation.
In Jacksonville Texas on June 2 the East Texas tomato deal began with stronger shipments than opening days. Federal inspectors say at least 60 cars could have moved if all were cleared, but limited inspectors delayed shipments. Despite reduced acreage, expected normal-season shipments may reach last year’s volume with heavier yield and good quality due to careful grading. Cars from the lower Rio Grande valley will continue for about a week, though sizes are shrinking.
Raleigh N C June 2 the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation suspended its eastern North Carolina cabbage buying after purchasing 51 carloads of a 185 carload quota horticulturist L P Watson said truckers paid growers 7 to 9 dollars a ton for field run cabbage surplus stock intended for needy families came mostly from Carteret Pamlico and other counties including Pasquotank Pitt New Hanover and Craven.
New Orleans reports indicate Louisiana may ship more watermelons this season than in 1938. Last year one rail car moved in June, 320 were originated in July, and watermelons accounted for over 60 percent of July rail movement. The Chaudrant and Calhoun area supplies the bulk of outbound shipments.
Loxley Alabama June 2 shippers estimate that possibly 1,500 cars of potatoes are yet to move from southern Alabama. Local showers kept growers from digging more freely this week. Late diggings are yielding excellent returns and movement will continue until June 15. Cucumber shipments run around 15 car daily and the sweet corn movement is at its peak.
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