Georgia Crop Larger Than In 1923
Georgia, Florida and Texas lead early watermelon production with Georgia expected to grow more than last year while Florida and Texas vary. The crop depends on weather. late starts mean mid June shipments. Tom Watson variety dominates shipping, with Irish Grey Thurmond Gray and Excell also grown. Grower reports indicate overall outlook, with Alabama and Carolinas contributing sizable early tonnage.
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Chicago
Florida
Georgia
Texas
Carolinas
South Carolina
Alabama
Imperial Valley
California
Arkansas
Missouri
Quklahonta
Atlantic Coast
Packer
Morida
Tom Watson
Widh
Hale Tennant to Leave Michigan Agricultural College
East Lansing June 6 With the State Board of Agriculture split 50 50 on ousting Hale Tennant as director of the markets department at Michigan Agricultural College Tennant Thursday tendered his resignation effective January 1 and it was unanimously accepted Testimony both supporting and opposing Tennant was heard over two days led by Prof J F Cox head of the form crops department Several college faculty members hinted they would resign if Tennant was not dismissed.
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Hale Tennant
Mich. Agricultural. College
East Lansing
Mich
State Board of Agriculture
Michigan Agricultural . College
Tennant
State Board
J. F. Cox
Michlesa
College
Potatoes Jump as Chicago Market Firms on Rain Trade
Chicago June 6 A firmer potato market develops with rain in southern and southeastern producing states reducing loads. Old stock shipments lighter, prompting 10 to 20 cents rise. Local and outside buyers pick up ample quantities as No 1 whites in Wisconsin and Michigan fetch 1.60 to 1.85, while Bliss Triumphs in Alabama bring 2.20 to 2.60 and Louisiana No 1s 2.40 to 2.60.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Alabama
Bliss
Louisiana
New York Market Doing Well on Cantaloupes
New York market reports strong receipts of California cantaloupes this week with 14 to 15 carloads daily. Jumbos bring about 7 dollars, standards 6, ponies 4.50, flats 2.50. Melons are the finest seen in New York and repeat orders signal solid demand. Imperial Valley wires suggest up to 30 cars daily next week if shipments arrive, though rolling-car shortages may curb arrivals. Texas melons also appear at about 3.50 to 4.50 per carload.
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New York
Imperial Valley
Texas
Los Angeles
Cali
Imperial Valley Destittions
Akron
Albany
Amarillo
Antony
Atlanta
Baltyore
Bimingham
Billings Aé
Boston
Buffalo
Burlington
Burrak
Butte
Calgary
Dear Rapids
Centralia
Chattanooga
Chicago
Cincinnti
Cleveland
Collmis
Crayford
Cashing
Dallas
Davenport
Dayton
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
DuBois
el Paso
Fargo
Flint
Fort
Portland
Providence
Yeheston
St. Louis
Sacrame
Salt Lake
St. Paul
Francisco
San Jose
Genectady
Seattle
Sioux
Sioux City
Springfield
Stockton
Syracuse
Tan
Tracy
Jedo Ea Peka
Toronto
Troy
Tulsa
Tulsa Two; ‘Tampa Two; Walla Waltd
Washington
Wichita Falls
Wilman -Raes
Winnipeg
Youngston Ks
Steinhardt Ill With Pneumonia in New York
Joseph H. Steinhardt, proprietor of Steinhardt & Kelly, is seriously ill at his New York home with pneumonia after a fever and grippe episode. He was considered improving slightly Friday morning, though still regarded as not out of danger.
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New York
Joseph H. Steinhardt
Steinhardt & Kelly
Steinhardt
Steinhardt Bejean
Smaller acreage of watermelons I Florida this year
Florida watermelon acreage is around 26 000 acres, down from 31 000 last year and 38 000 the year before. The movement is late and disrupted by cold weather in Middle Florida. Shipments by June 4 totaled 68 cars, far below prior years, with Lakeland Fort Myers area three weeks late and yields reduced. North and West Florida report heavier plantings and good vine color, while South Florida sees ongoing losses and late starts.
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Jacksonville
Florida
South Florida
Lakeland
Fort Myers
Middle Florida
Leesburg
Gainesville
North Florida
High Springs
West Florida
Tallahassee
Suwanage County
Alabama
South Merida
South
Georgia
Juakeland
Sfort Myers
Polk County
Tate
Melon Market Outlook Faces Dry Spell After Rain Boost
May weather was too dry for melon growth but earlier heavy rainfall helped fields reach good to fair maturity. Now additional water is needed to finish fruit development, and once satisfied the melon deal should resume its usual activity with strong demand from North markets and regular buyers.
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Nowton
California cantaloupe deal starts slow but looks to rise
Complaints arise as some melons taste too green. Shipments in Brawley California began slowly after an early start. For four days shipments hovered around 200 cars, then moved to 225 cars by Thursday. Warmer days are expected to increase movement while cool nights continue.
Cantaloupe Shipping and Market Outlook From Imperial Valley
The article reports on cantaloupe shipments and market activity dating from late May to early June. It notes expectant cool nights to extend the season, rising receipts in eastern markets, and a generally optimistic forecast despite cash buying slowdowns. Major auctions in Chicago and National/F.O.B. markets describe ongoing sales and cash buyer interest. An extensive list shows cantaloupe destinations across the United States and Canada with volumes, highlighting a broad distribution network and the scale of shipments for the week ending June 2.
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Tnen
National F. O. B
Crawley
el Cenro
Georgia Watermelon Crop To Double Last Year
Georgia farmers expect a watermelon harvest near 16,000 cars this season, doubling last year’s output. Warm nights slowed early shipments, with southern Georgia starting June 15 and Middle Georgia shipping from July 25 to August 10. Growers report healthy vines, Bordeaux sprayed protection against anthracnose, and pruning to increase fruit size.
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Macon
Georgia
Georgia-Florida
South Georgia
Middle Georgia
Adel
Moultrie
Crops in Louisville District Making Good Headway
In Louisville Kentucky on June 6 reports say favorable weather has improved truck crops across the district. Potatoes and onions look abnormally good while beets asparagus and cabbage also perform well. Home grown carrots are slow with Southern supplies quoted. overall production is late but expected to approach normal shipments later in the month.
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Louisville
Packer Bulletin Preview of Watermelon Growers and Shippers
The Packer weekly bulletin previews names of water melon growers and shippers in major commercial districts. It notes coverage of all points in the current issue and states advertisers receive the bulletin free of charge and get enhanced visibility.
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Packer
Apples Market Advances Reported in Chicago Trade
Chicago buyers report continued upward trend in apple prices with strong demand from outsidetrade sources. Boxed Winesaps fetch about 3.23 to 3.25 wholesale on street chart, Delicious 3.50, Rome Beauties 2.75, Fancy 2 discount, Choice 1.5 discount. barrels show A grade Winesaps 4.30, Willow Twigs 6, Northern Spies 6.07, Baldwins 4, Gano 2, Ben Davis 3, indicating overall gains across varieties and sizes.
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Chicago
Rome
Willow Twigs
Northern Spies
Baldwins
Ganos
Ben Davis
Grape Culture Bulletin From Florida Extension
A new Florida bulletin titled Grape Culture in Florida from the Agricultural Extension Division of the Florida College of Agriculture outlines production stages from propagation to marketing. It emphasizes pruning training trellising disease and insect control, lists Florida suited grape varieties in ripening order, and is authored by D L Lord. Free copies are available on request, Bulletin 39.
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Gainesville
Plorida, College of Agriculture
Florida
D. L. Lord
Agricultural Extension Division
Apples Continue in Same Old Grove
New York apple market stays in a steady but uneven cycle with good stock priced high and poor stock hard to move. McIntosh and Northern Spies top at $46.8 per barrel for finest fruit while poorer lots fetch as low as $2.3. Baldwins range from $2 to $4.50, Ben Davis $1.50 to $3, Kings $2.50 to $4, Rome Beauties and Delicious around $3.00, Newtown Pippins and Rome Beauties $1.71 to $0.25, Jonathan $1.50 to $2.76.
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New York
MclIntosh
Ben Davis
Kings
Rome
Newtown
Georgia Peaches on New York Market
The first straight cars of Georgia peaches Mayflowers began arriving Monday with two cars in. Arrival rate rose to two or three cars daily for the week. Quality varied and sold on merit. Early week sales reached up to $5, best quality mainly $3.89 to $4.50, some fruit as low as $2. Market Thursday price for the best was $3.50 with noticeable waste and $2 for the poorest offerings.
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New York
Georgia
Chapman Opens Cleveland Headquarters for Vice Presidential Nomination
Charles C. Chapman of Fullerton California, the Orange Shipper behind Old Mission oranges, opened headquarters in Cleveland late this week as a Republican vice presidential nominee candidate. He shipped a carload of oranges for delegates attending the convention next week, and his name is widely heard among delegates.
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Cleveland, O
Charles C., Chapman
Fullerton
Calif
Cleveland
Chapman
United States
Onions Doing Better in New York Market
The onion market in New York improved with higher prices for fancy stock. Ola red and yellow onions ranged to $2 for good stock and $1.25 for poor, Texas yellows from $1.50 to $2 per crate, Whites $1.25 to $1.85, Egyptian onions at $3.40 to $3.50 per 110 pound bag, and Bermudas $1 to $1.50 per crate.
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New York
Texas
$25 Per Day Demurrage Question For Shippers
Chicago reports a Great Lake Shippers Regional Advisory Board meeting set for Monday June 9 in Eagle Hall Toledo starting at 10 am. The major topic is establishing a $25 per day penalty for delays unloading refrigerator cars during August to October to speed peak season movement, with industry groups urging prompt action. Briggs chairs the perishable committee. trade associations push for quicker car release amid potential opposition from the American Railroad Association.
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Chicago
Great Lake Shippers Regional Advisory Board
Eagle Hall
Toledo
Briggs
American Fruit and Vegetables Shippers’ Association
Great Lake
American Railroad Association
Texas watermelon crop outlook this year
Preliminary survey shows Texas expected to yield between 7 000 and 7 500 carloads of watermelons with favorable weather and a good market. About 35 000 planted acres, though losses from heavy rains. Regions from Brownsville to Sandia expect varied production with many districts moving in June. Northeast Texas and Parker County anticipate strong outputs, while some areas face reductions due to field water standing.
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Austin Tex
Texas
Falfurrias
Rio Gikande
Brownaville
Mission District
Sandia
Mathis
Corpus, Christi
Robstown
Riviera
San Antonio
Evon
Pearsall- Moore
Syed Tricts
Bellville-Cat
Chicago Cantaloupe Market Slows With Cold June Weather
Cantaloupe trade in Chicago struggles as unseasonably cool June weather keeps buyers reluctant. Receipts rise this week, causing prices to ease from last highs. Imperial Valley and other origins posted mixed carries with most sales around two dollars and fifty cents per dozen.
Trade Doesn't Know John Martin of Dallas
Dallas June 6 Under date of May 28 John Martin Dallas wired J W Vaught shipper Mountainburg Ark offering 425 per crate for cheb vies and 4 per crate for strawberries t o b Mountainburg and appending that he could use ten crates each daily Members of the Dallas produce trade say they do not know Mr Martin At the time of sending his wife Arkansas cherries were selling on the Dallas market at 3504 per crate and Arkansas strawberries at 4504 per crate
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Dallas
John Martin
J. W. Vaught
Mountainburg
Ark
Martin
Arkansas
Strawberry Receipts Heavy Across Regions
New York June 6 receipts of strawberries are heavy and coming from Virginia Maryland Delaware and New Jersey. The fanciest offerings sold this week from 15 to 1 ke per quart. Various stock brought 9 mise but much sold as low as ic per quart with inside figure for poor and nasty.
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New York
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Jersey
Jvair
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade Newspaper
The Produce Packer offers a separate weekly edition devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs, poultry, meat, hides, wool, and furs along with the main Packer issue. Free copies available by request.
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Packer
Produc Packer
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