Rain in Georgia slows the peach crop movement
Macon Ga June 15 Continued rains through the peach belt this week slow the movement of fruit and cut deeper into the yield of early varieties. Uneedas had the right of way this week but movement will fall below 300 cars. Early Rose fruit is developing with unusually fine color and flavor as the season nears peak. Immature fruit and unripe shipments warned could harm market. f o b sales reported and trade shifting to New York and eastern markets.
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Macon
Georgia
Aneedas
Uneedas
United States Department of Agriculture
State Bureau of Markets
Market agreement on northwest lettuce and peas
Kent Washington June 15 Lettuce pea and cauliflower shippers in Washington operate under a marketing agreement made law after signing by the governor June 8 at Olympia J L Pease of the L P C Distributing Agency reports federal control via AAA Washington DC It gives the office full jurisdiction over shippers to stabilize shipments and marketing conditions Lettuce market activity shows improving demand and a light supply with nine cars out Monday and twelve on Tuesday Prospects indicate daily shipments near those figures with most cars U S No 1 quality and a drier season than usual keeping lettuce lighter in weight
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Kent
Wash
Washington
Olympia
J. L. Pease
L. P. C. Distributing
AAA
D. C
Pease
U.S. No. 1
Rain Lifts Potato Prospects in Kaw Valley and Missouri
Rains and cool weather across Kaw Valley and Orrick Missouri districts since last week have lifted potato crop outlook. While some growers expect below normal yields due to earlier heat damage, recent showers may push production toward last year's level with a fair overall crop if favorable weather continues.
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Kaw Valley
Missouri
Kansas City
Orrick
Feinstein Acquitted in Elking Act Trial Chicago
In Chicago on June 15 the Federal Court acquitted Louis Feinstein after a trial lasting Monday and Tuesday. The case concerned alleged violations of the Elking Act involving firing false railroad claims. Abraham Tetelbaum defended Feinstein.
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Louis Feinstein
Chicago
Feinstein
Abraham Tetelbaum
Encouragement Is Needed by Business
Editorial argues private enterprise requires government support and non hostile regulation to restore confidence and activity. It warns against radical brain trusters and aggressive agricultural amendments that threaten private property and curb business. Fear of confiscation and politicized regulation hampers lending, employment, and production, delaying recovery.
Orange code violation charges threaten license revocation
Washington June 15 an order to show cause why Highland Citrus Association and others licenses to handle California grown oranges and grapefruit should not be suspended or revoked was issued by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Charges include failure to pay assessments, failure to apply for allotments, lack of shipment quantity statements, and failure to report over shipments to the distribution committee. Additional firms including Fred Leuschen Andrews Bros. Inc J. Smith and Silver Co Abbate Co Sloan Fruit Mammoth Grove and Silver Springs faced similar charges for allotment violations and auction market reporting failures.
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Washington, D. C
California
Highland Citrus. Association
Highlands
Calif
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
The
Fred Leuschen
Andrews Bros., Inc
Los Angeles
Growers’ Advisory ‘Committee
Growers’ Advisory Committee
Florida
J. Smithe and Silver Company
Ocala
Fla
Abbate
South Water Market
Chicago
Ill
Sloan Fruit Company
Tampa Shores
Mammoth Grove, Inc
Lake Wales
Fila
Silver Springs Company
Taub Files in Bankruptcy in New York
Louis Taub a New York buyer of produce filed for bankruptcy citing assets of 830,402 with liabilities and several major creditors including Niagara Ice Manufacturing & Storage Company for 19,305 Independent Fruit Auction Corp 8,000 and Tozzi Co 10,000. He has a long history in the New York market with prior business names and judgments. The Niagara Falls Ice Manufacturing & Storage Co obtained a 19,305 judgment in 1932 for an apple deal.
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New York
Louis Taub
West 16Th Street
Niagara Ice Manufacturing & Storage Company
Independent Fruit Auction Corporation
Tozzi & Co
Taub Hase
N. Y
California Carrot Market Steady Under Beard Plan
California carrot shippers report steady market along the coast under the Beard plan. Best stock sold around 1.15 dollars cash f o b shipping points while poorer quality declined. Shippers note lighter shipments and expect volume to fall. total state shipments counted 44, 53, and 42 cars for Monday to Wednesday.
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Salinas
Calif
Beard Plan of
Cincinnati to Host Next League Convention
Cincinnati branch members of the National League of Commission Merchants expressed optimism about hosting the next league convention. A recent information circular noted Cincinnati’s track record in securing the annual meeting and indicated the invitation would go before the Advisory Board at its upcoming meeting.
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Cincinnati
National League of Commission Merchants
League
National League
S A Gerrard Company Reorganized and Out of Receivership
Cincinnati news reports the S A Gerrard Company restructured after receivership, effective June 11 with assets transferred to the reorganized firm. New officers include S A Gerrard as chairman, W E Keplinger as president, and A G Armstrong as an officer. Headquarters remain in Cincinnati to manage distribution of vegetables and cantaloupes from California and other western regions.
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Cincinnati
S. A. Gerrard Company
S. A. Gerrard
U. S. District Court of Southern Ohio
W. E. Keplinger
Fred G. Hilvert
A. G. Armstrong
John H. Bart
J. B. Petzhold, Jr
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
United
Canada
California Lettuce Market Shows Firmer Tone This Week
Salinas reports a stronger start to the week with higher prices and good cash demand for top stock. Demand remains steady through Tuesday and Wednesday, with poorer quality selling slower. By Thursday, best quality prices edged up and cash demand stayed strong amid improving field quality and ongoing Beard plan support. California shipments earlier in the week totaled 16, 82, 77, and 94 cars across four days.
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Salinas
Calif
California
F. O.b
Puerto Rican grapefruit crop down from last year
Washington June 15 A 3 Mason supervising inspector San Juan Puerto Rico estimates the 1934 1936 grapefruit crop at 1 020 000 boxes vs 1 035 000 last season About 600 000 boxes only expected to be of export quality as many growers could not raise funds for cultivation About 260 000 boxes to mature Sept 1 to Dec 31 1934 The remaining 760 000 boxes to be harvested Jan 1 to Jun 30 1935
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Washington
D. C
Mason
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Produce Packer introduces weekly trade newspaper content
The Produce Packer explains it is a separate weekly publication from The Packer focusing on marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry hides wool fur and related commodities. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
39th Apple Association Convention Set for Detroit in August
The 39th annual International Apple Association convention will be August 7 to 10 at the Hotel Statler Detroit. Registration opens Tuesday with a golf outing for men, a tea for women, and an evening party. Daily rates start at 2.50 and go to 15. Special fare plans, stopovers, and local transport arrangements are being organized.
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Rochester
N. Y
International Apple Association
Hotel Statler
Detroit
R. G. Phillips
Marcus J. Gray
W. H. Baggs
Mr. Phillips
Phillips
J. H. Pichler
A. Andrews
Eve
Apple
Chicago
J. Q. Adams
Union, Terminal Cold Storage Company
New York
Salt River Cantaloupe Crop Maturing Slowly
Phoenix June 15 The Salt River valley cantaloupe crop is maturing slowly with shipments delayed. Forecasters moved back the projected start to June 21 or later. Loadings have been under five cars daily, but cool weather may push sales to about 25 cars daily by late next week. The season may stretch to July 16 with few peak days. J M Foote says daily loadings should not exceed 65 cars. Yuma shipments have passed their peak and total harvest remains about 580 of 800 cars. Perfectos and Hale's Best are being harvested, with most loads from Perfectos. Twelve firms are in the deal. sheds packing by mid next week. USDA will issue its first market newsletter on the valley deal Monday. A M McDowell will handle service. Almost all shippers cooperate through the Phoenix Cantaloupe Exchange, with Claude A Brown as market coordinator and sales manager. Arizona state inspection supervisor will enforce high quality packing.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
J. M. Foote
Yuma
Hale
United States Department of Agriculture
A. M. McDowell
Phoenix Cantaloupe Exchange
Claude A. Brown
Arizona State Inspection Service
Condition of Early Potato Crop Shows Little Change in May
Washington June 15 The Department of Agriculture reports little change in the condition of early potatoes since May 1 across the southern states. Some South Atlantic areas fared well despite heavy rains while Arkansas and Oklahoma saw deterioration from late May dry spell. The June 1 average for the ten southern states stood at 74.0 per cent, up from 69.9 per cent a year earlier and near the eight year June 1 average of 74.7 per cent.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
South Atlantic
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Improved Rain Boosts Arkansas Peach Crop Outlook
Nashville Arkansas June 15 report says heavy rain early this week across the Nashville Highland belt enhances the best quality peach crop in years. Conditions since March freeze have been ideal, with clean developing fruit and good size. estimated carlot shipments may reach 2500 cars, led by Early Rose and Fair’s Beauty with Elberta main crop starting July 23 to 25. Baskets for packing are mostly half and bushel. growers delayed purchases as basket prices rose.
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Nashville
Ark
Nashville- Highland
Elbertas
Mo Kan Potato Code Hearing set for today
Kansas City June 15 public hearing on the proposed marketing agreement for Missouri and Kansas potatoes. Officials of the AAA will hear details at Hotel Kansas City as codes for all districts are developed under a coordinated system for the potato industry per the Department of Agriculture guidance.
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Mo.Kan
Kansas City
Missouri and
Kansas
Hotel Kansas Cition
AAA
Department of Agriculture
Cabbage Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report
Chicago June 15 The local cabbage market held about steady this week with plentiful offerings in fairly good demand. Mississippi crates sold at 1.40, Tennessee crates at .75 to 1.10, Missouri crates at 1.25, Maryland hampers at 1.10, South Carolina hampers at 1.75 and California crates at 2.75.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Tennessee
Missouri
Maryland
South Carolina
California
Apple Crop Prospects Reported Poor Across States
Washington June 15 The June government crop report cites unusually poor apple prospects due to winter injury late frosts and moisture shortage. Bloom was light in eastern central regions with smaller fruit sets. western states faring better though below ten year average overall. Irrigation limits in several states threaten future output. apris codling moth may worsen losses in select areas. The first production forecast arrives in the July report.
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Washington
D. C
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
California
South Georgia Melons to Start Next Week
Valdosta reports melons in Lowndes and nearby counties will not move until next week with a brisk pace expected after the Fourth of July. The crop appears bumper based on current acreage, and early movement pits South Georgia melons against northern Florida in the first ten days.
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Valdosta
Lowndes
South Georgia
Florida
Western Slope Potatoes Moving From Fruita Area
Fruita Colorado reports Western slope potatoes starting to move in truck lots as of June 16. Shippers anticipate carrot shipments to begin around June 20 to 25, with heavier movement after July 1. The 1934 crop is two weeks earlier than usual with good weather and heavy yields forecast. carrot shipments are expected to exceed 350 years from this district.
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Fruita
Colo
Fresh fruit and vegetable code sent to Roosevelt for signature
Washington June 15. The fresh fruit and vegetable industry code awaits President Roosevelt signature after approval by General Johnson of the NRA and Secretary Wallace. The final draft differs from the original, with industry negotiators winning on some points. Roosevelt may approve without changes, but may also tweak the code before signing. immediate effectiveness is uncertain.
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Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
General Johnson
Agriculture Wallace
White House
Johnson
Wallace
Tax Abates on Jute and Paper Bags Processing
Washington June 15 Secretary Henry A Wallace signed a proclamation under the Agricultural Adjustment Act to end the compensating tax on large cotton bags and on jute fabric used for large jute bags and on paper used for large paper bags. The tax on paper towels and open mesh paper bag fabric was also adjusted or reduced by changes in definitions. The finding covers large cotton bags by size and weight criteria as the basis for the abatement.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Akron man John Mitseff jailed for Produce Agency Act violations
John Mitseff of Akron Ohio was sentenced by Judge West in Federal District Court Cleveland on May 24 to three months in the United States Detention Farm at Milan Michigan and a $1000 fine for violating the Federal Produce Agency Act. He allegedly failed to render correct accounting and to pay net proceeds on numerous May and June 1930 vegetable consignments to growers in Mississippi. The peppers in question sold from $1.75 to $8 per delivery, yet payments were made at $1.05 per bushel f. o. b shipping point and many consignments remained unaccounted. A jury found him guilty and the judge noted the acts prompted the Produce Agency Act.
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Washington, D. C
John Mitseff
Akron
West
Federal District Court
Cleveland
United States
Milan
Mich
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Produce Agency Act
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