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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
1
Macon Ga June 10 More than half as many peaches as in 1937 have moved from the Georgia fruit belt this year. Movement for 1937 totaled 2 697 cars while this week opens with 1 182 cars shipped and rising. Early Hileys lead the freestone crop with strong demand as Georgia Belles and other varieties prepare for next week.
Maine potato stakeholders dispute C L Fitch's The Packer column of May 21. The Maine Seed Certification Department began in 1914 with 20 field inspectors and a permanent staff under Chief E L Newdick. For 1937, Maine shipped about 6 360 cars of certified seed, roughly 3 000 cars certified.
Moultrie Ga June 10 The first watermelons of the season have been shipped from south Georgia. The first oath got away last Saturday several days earlier than expected. Melons will begin moving on a big scale next week with indicators of substantial Georgia supply for the Fourth of July trade. Marketing news service has established headquarters at Gainesville Florida this week and will set up in southern Georgia soon likely in Valdosta.
A montage of agricultural and trade notes from across the U.S. reports peach, melon, potato, lettuce and tomato movements, pricing, and regulatory actions. Mentions Arkansas peach outlook, Idaho lettuce and potato activity, California late tomato acreage, Florida citrus discussions, and upcoming hearings on supply and transport rules.
Aubrey Milam of Atlanta is chairman of the St Louis Special Convention Transportation Committee for the Southeast for the International Apple Association convention to be held in St Louis from August 9 to 12. He sent a letter to committee associates across several states listing participants and affiliated firms involved in the effort.
The Produce Packer is a weekly paper focused on commercial production and marketing of fruits vegetables and related commodities. It offers market and trade news for shippers distributors and includes notices about poultry butter hides wool fur and more with free sample upon request.
Salinas California reports lettuce supplies from the Salinas Watsonville district down slightly with a dull market. Week through Wednesday averaged just over 50 cars daily but prices rose from the prior week with fives at 2.75 to 3 per crate and sixes at 1.75 to 1.85 on the cash track. Prolonged rain earlier in the year is blamed for the current shortage and limited carload holdings early this week.
Ottawa June 10. a bulletin from the Canadian Fruit Wholesalers Association states only Canada No. 1 Canada Fancy and Canada No. 1 Large potatoes may be imported. Until August 31 the minimum size is one and three fourths inches in diameter.
Crowley Ridge District and Wynne areas report good prospects for a large peach harvest in Arkansas this year. Early varieties suffered freeze damage, but Elberta in Nashville Highland Horatio DeQueen and Crowley Ridge regions escaped injury. Statewide yields are estimated around 3 500 cars for rail and truck shipment, with potential for higher figures.
Los Angeles June 10. C B Moore executive of the Western Growers Protective Association says railroads face a critical position as carriers push for another increase. He notes a 6 percent tariff on agricultural goods granted 60 days ago by the Interstate Commerce Commission but states actual car earnings for vegetables and melons have not reached expected profits of 20 to 30 dollars per car. The report suggests carriers seek further gains despite farming needs.
In Nampa Idaho on June 10 officials report the southwest Idaho early Triumph crop progressing well. An estimated 2600 cars may ship the crop amounting to one of the district's largest early harvests. Buyers have contracted supplies for July and early August delivery with prices rising from 65 cents to about 95 cents to 1.05 per track.
Humboldt Tennessee reports a promising tomato deal with initial car lots due Monday June 13. About 2500 cars expected next week with a peak of 4500 to 6500 cars by Saturday. Late efforts caused a one day delay but rains this week did not hinder shipments. general movement to begin around Thursday.
Night report notes shipments in June are expected to be 1500 to 1800 with growers cautious about early supplies unless prices are favorable. Deal opening anticipated at moderate prices and strong demand due to quality. Continued on Page 22.
R. B. Woolfolk was re-elected president at the Florida Growers and Shippers League annual meeting in Orlando. The event drew growers and shippers from across the state and featured speakers including Woolfolk and officials such as Thomas D. Guthrie and Jerry Carter. Randall Chase was chosen as vice president and treasurer.
Pittsburgh June 10. The Pittsburgh produce Contact Committee representing carrot receivers filed suit in Allegheny County Common Pleas to restrain the Pennsylvania Railroad from recouping and repairing perishables without damage notation. They seek mandatory damage notes on every repaired package and challenge railroad control over repairs during unloading.
Crystal Springs reports a peak week as Cobiah and Hinde counties push the tomato trade. Crystal Springs moved over 190 cars, with 125 cars ear-lot. Statewide outflow reached about 225 cars. Prices held around 75 cents f.o.b as most fruit sold despite ongoing shipments. Quality praised with even ripening and few complaints.
Shafter potato market gains strength this week with improved reception and carrying quality. Prices hovered around 1.20 per sack for U S 1s, with some at 1.30. Kern county shipments reached 357 cars on Tuesday, with expectations of near 400 on a single day next week.
Kansas City reports say Arkansas officials assured out of state peach haulers will not face state truck regulations, prompting concern among local produce dealers. Frank D Clancy promised immunity to transient trucks bringing peaches to Arkansas, with Missouri and other states expected to follow. Critics warn lax enforcement hurts price stability for local producers.
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended Idaho emergency freight rates on potatoes onions and green vegetables from Idaho and neighboring states to Missouri river and southwestern points and Chicago until January 1 1939. Idaho growers estimate savings of about 2 250 000. Hearings on rate reasonableness set for Pocatello July 19 20 21 22. Union Pacific proposes 15 percent rate increases on apples and soft fruits to Missouri river and southwest. Idaho Public Utilities Commission plans a petition to ICC seeking suspension pending hearings. Oregon Washington and other western states urged to join.
A correction notes that last week's Packer item misstated the North Texas onion crop shipments. The correct figure is 900 cars, not 400, as originally reported by The Packer man.
Imperial Valley cantaloupe trade remains unsettled as weather and a new AAA marketing plan affect buyers. Daily shipments topped 100 cars this week with 148 Sunday and 255 by Wednesday, while prices for standards and jumbo cantaloupes fell from 2.25 to 1.35 as demand stayed light. Temperatures in eastern markets rise, signaling a distribution shift and continued harvest from covered and uncovered fields.
North Carolina peach crop condition fell from 92 percent of normal on April 1 to 76 percent on May 1, 1930. Despite the drop, current levels are 28 percent above May 1 last year and 14 percent above the ten year May 1 average. Cold snap in early April caused heavy damage, with snow and subfreezing temps in western counties. May 1 condition in those areas is about 50 percent below April. Great Sandhills saw little damage. Continued on Page 13.
Meetings of several regional chapters of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses are set for June. The Missouri Valley Chapter meets June 16 at Happy Hollow Club Omaha with Frank la Roos presiding. North Atlantic gathers June 20 at the Pennsylvania Hotel New York led by Herbert Farnsworth. Great Lakes convenes June 28 in Chicago under J. E. Salisbury.
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