Peach crop outlook shows nationwide shrinkage in 1918
The Packer reports a markedly smaller peach crop across the United States due to frosts, freezes, and irregular rains. Georgia leads with about 15 000 cars, while Colorado and the Northwest show better prospects. California may have a normal crop but most fruit will be canned.
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North Carolina
Lkely
Sand Hill
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Ohio Valley
Tetuation
Tennessee
Mississaippi
Alabama
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Missinnippi River
Missouri
Oklahoma
Hall
Texas
Arkansas
Nashville
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Pacific Coast
Yakima Valley
California
Government estimates peach production by state and nationwide total
The June estimates show state by state peach production in bushels, listing New York 1 470 000 and California 20 489 000 among others. National total for 1926 is 68 425 000 bushels, with large producers including Georgia 5 665 000 and California 20 489 000.
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Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Idaho
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Washington
Oregon
California
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Mississipp
North Florida Watermelons Struck by Severe Drought
Jacksonville reports crops hit hard by the worst drought in 50 years. North Florida watermelons are reduced by about sixty percent with heat slowing shipments from western points to Chipley and Graceville. Average fruit sizes fall to 18 to 24 pounds. Some areas with rainfall may still yield a fair crop of tabulated melons.
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Jacksonville
Fla
North Florida
Chipley
Graceville
Rain Ends Drought in Georgia Peach Belt
Generous rains fall across the Georgia peach belt easing a long drought. Growers expect larger fruit as moisture improves. In New York, Frank Buonacore of 2033 First Avenue was discharged in bankruptcy, closing years of debts from 8 Buonacore & Co.
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Buonacore
New York
Frank Buonacore
First Avenue
Buonacore & Co
Lighter 1927 fruit crops seen by government
Washington June 10 The U S Department of Agriculture reports the 1927 fruit crop likely to be below recent years, with apples at one of the lightest in years and peaches near two thirds last year’s total. Pears also down, Florida drought worsens prospects, while grape and prune outlooks vary by region.
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Florida
Washington
D. C
Virginia
Rocky Mountains
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Department of Agriculture
California
New Jersey
Illinois
Colorado
South
North Central States
North Atlantic States
Western States
United States
Pacific Northa
West Virginia
South Atlantic States
South Central States
North Atlantic
Bureau
Inquiry into P Jones of St Louis involved in fruit scheme
The Packer traced P Jones of 826 North Eighth Street St Louis, an insurance salesman, who ordered a small shipment of oranges from a Kansas City dealer. His wife said a mysterious partner offered to finance a fruit business but the deal collapsed and Jones returned to selling insurance.
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Kansas City
Packer
P. Jones
North Eighth Street
St. Louis
Jones
Claims Against Pam Paladino at South Water Market
South Water Market dealers hold claims around 1600 dollars against Pam Paladino who ran the South Side Produce Company at 7042 South State street for about six months. Paladino occupied part of the store but has been missing for two weeks.
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Sam
Chicago Court Rules for Alabama Shipper in Wire Dispute
In Chicago Municipal Court Judge Viner ruled that a shipper’s wire reading car sweets due Evanaville tomorrow night three forty did not guarantee arrival at a fixed time. The case between T. F. Ransford & Co. and C. M. McMahon & Sons ends with judgment for the shipper and allows an appeal by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Viner
Municipal Court
T. F. Ransford & Co
C. M. McMahon & Sons
Birmingham
Ala
New York Potato Market Fails to Sharp Decline
New York June 10 The potato market after weeks of wild activity broke on Thursday but only modestly. The drop surprised traders as prices slid but remained near recent highs with some sales reported.
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New York
Potatoes See North Carolina Supply Rise in Early Week Market
Eastern markets boosted by North Carolina Norfolks while Virginia Eastern Shore began limited shipments. Prices fluctuated from 9 to 11 dollars per barrel with a dull market as buyers held back. old Maine and New Brunswick stock showed a sudden price drop and scramble to move stock.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Maine
Harlem River
Harlem
Woon
Boston
New Brunswick
New York
Aroostook County
Orange County Produce Company Files Bankruptcy Petition
Wilfread J. Kenny, one of the owners of the Orange County Produce Company of Middletown New York, filed a bankruptcy petition Tuesday for the partnership. Liabilities are listed at 4276 with assets of 343. The other partner, Harry Cohen, did not sign the petition. Rumors tied the firm to the New York market with most money due to the New York trade.
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New York
Wilfread J. Kenny
Orange County Produce Company
Middletown
N. Y
Harry Cohen
Orange County
Cantaloupe deal in California shown strong in El Centro report
El Centro California June 10 The cantaloupe sale remains healthy with rising shipments and strong Eastern markets. Prices for cash cars sold Thursday ranged 1.50 to 1.75 with standards more common as new Ten Twenty Five fields come in.
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el Centro
Calif
Chicago
New York
Claude A. Brown
Imperial Valley Cantaloupe Exchange
H. B
Ata
California
Los Angeles
Yuma Valley
Arizona
Apple crop in US at fifty seven point two percent normal
USDA on June 9 reports the national apple crop at 57.2 percent of normal as of June 1 with no production estimate. State percentages range from Maine 90 to Kentucky 26, while Georgia reports peach conditions improving after rains in the Peach Belt.
Last Cargo of Egyptian Onions Sailed for U S Gulf States
New York June 10 The last cargo of Egyptian onions for the United States is afloat aboard the steamer Ossa with 37 500 bags, sailed June 1. Cape Town Mura carries 38 000 bags, sailed May 26. One ship with 45 560 bags docked Tuesday. No onions remain in seaboard storage. Strong movement this year with wide Middle West distribution and heavy Southern purchases. Prices ranged 3 75 to 4 25 fob. Interior demand has trebled recently due to American packers.
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New York
United States
Ossa
Capetown Mura
Seaboard
Middle West
Kansas City
West
California Lettuce Shipments Fall as Heat Hits Quality
Los Angeles reports a sharp drop in lettuce shipments due to hot weather though demand stays strong for any stock fit for distant sale. Cool conditions return but stock remains scarce with most crates sent to local markets. total season shipments from November 1 to June 7 reach 46 383 crates of oranges and lemons.
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Los Angeles
Cor
Omfons
Coachella
Central California
California
Southern California
Fire destroys building occupied by W. S. Kirke in Kansas City
The Walnut street property housing California Produce Co and W. S. Kirke was burned last night with all contents. Estimates put stock loss at about 10 000 dollars insured. Next door Sam Litman tallies 5 000 to 6 000 dollars damage, insured. Kirke will operate from 415 Walnut street via National Produce Co. while rebuilt, walls just remain.
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Kansas City
Walnut Street
California Produce Company
W. S. Kirke
Kirke
Sam Litman
Feinberg & Litman
W. T. Huantland H. Kesting
National Produce Company
First South Georgia Watermelons Move
Moultrie Georgia reports the first South Georgia melons of the season began movement over the past weekend. Most buyers are tied to the Florida market and will reach this territory in days. Dry weather may cut production with a risk of losing up to half the crop.
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Moultrie
South Georgia
Florida
Georgia Peach Shipments Rise but Remain Low Ahead of Heat
Macon Ga June 10 With 39 cars ordered and 16 held over shipments show a rise from last week yet stay at a low level for at least another week Excessive heat accelerated fruit growth but size remains small Rain in the peach belt improves fruit size but early varieties such as Aneedas are mostly cleared Early Rose leads movement toward next Monday Carmans and Hileys vary by section minimizing over marketing and overall 748 car estimate likely not reached
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Kansas City
Packer
Georgia
Macon
Peach Belt
Early Potatoes Condition At 68.9 Percent For June 1
Government report shows early potato condition across states from North Carolina to Texas and Oklahoma at 68.9 percent on June 1, below 71.1 on May 1 and lower than last year and two years ago. Weather, disease, and seed problems reduced yields in many areas though Wharton-Eagle Lake and Simonton shipments report best yields in years. Louisiana crops poor. rains generally unfavorable. dry year last year balanced by later rains.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Texas
Oklahoma
Rio Grande Valley
Bureau
Wharton-Eagle Lake
Simonton
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida
Produce Packer free sample offer and trade news note
The Produce Packer prints a weekly edition devoted to commercial production and marketing of fruits vegetables and market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Northwest
Sorgia
Byron
Hileys
Elbertas
Americus
Buena Vista
Ratonton
United States Department of Agriculture
States
Vermont
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Georgia Peach Belt
Coachella Valley
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