U S Inspection Not Necessary Under Pease Act
New York June 18 authorities explain that under the Pease Act shipments of fruits and vegetables bound for New York markets need not be government inspected to determine official grade. Shippers may grade and pack to U S Department of Agriculture standards, with or without government inspection. The NYS Bureau of Markets is awaiting reinterpretations of the law to issue clarifying rules.
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New York
Webster
Birdsall
Bureau of Markets
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
New-York
Bureau of Agricultural
United State Department’ of Agriculture
Ee Ea Aes
Theneval
Highlights in News This Week on Agriculture and Markets
Overview of agricultural outlooks and policy measures across multiple states. Notes include cantaloupe demand, peach crop estimates under 3000 carloads, seed potato tours, river valley potato outlook, tomato deals, fruit crop prospects, and cantaloupe start in Arizona. Mentions federal investigations in Philadelphia market, cabbage and lettuce campaigns, and new laws and acts affecting marketing and distribution.
Favorable Outlook for Marketing of Fruit in Illinois
Market prospects in southern Illinois show no oversupply as fruit crops remain fair across varieties. Shippers expect orderly marketing with about two thirds of normal production and a brief run of the Transparent movement followed by Duchess Will and other early varieties. Prices and shipments are uncertain but the tone is cautious and hopeful for steady demand.
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Duchess
South
Carolina
The Produce Packer free sample copy offer
Aside from The Packer edition devoted to commercial production and marketing of fruits and vegetables, we print in a separate weekly newspaper The Produce Packer. It carries market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur etc. A free sample copy will be mailed gladly upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Consolidation Meeting Set in Chicago for June 26
An advisory board from the Western Fruit Jobbers Association and the American Fruit & Vegetable Shippers Association announces a Saturday June 26 Chicago gathering to finalize their consolidation. William L Wagner, secretary of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association, says the move should complete by July 1 with the new combined organization in operation.
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Chicago
Western Fruit, Jobbera ‘Association
American Fruit & Vegetable Shippers Association
William L.wagner
Western Fruit Jobbers ‘ Association
Red River Valley potato crop shows excellent start
Moorhead Minn June 18 the Red River valley potato crop has a best start in years under ideal growing conditions. Despite reduced acreage dealers expect more potatoes to sell next fall. Planting delays and cool weather slowed growth but fields now grow well with ample moisture. If weather stays favorable the crop should approach normal valley production.
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Moorhead
Minn
Red River Valley
Red River
Minnesota
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Imperial melon demand hits best levels since 1929
In Brawley California on June 18 a shift from slow to active demand lifted the fob melon market. Heavy shipments into consumption, strong wire and cash demand for Imperial valley cantaloupes and white melons, and the Sweet Eatin campaign boosted prices about 10 cents from Wednesday to Thursday. Jumbo 86s and standard 46s traded around 1.36 with coastal markets buying heavy supplies.
The Mississippi Tomato Deal Now Working Toward End
Crystal Springs Mississippi June 18 With the tomato deal entering the third week of shipments daily quotas come from adjacent farms though this week may be lighter than last. A steady stream of cars is noted and forecasts hint at continuation through port if not into next week. A good rain revived vegetation and may spur more growth while crop output remains short due to drought and unfavorable conditions. Prices hold up as acreage is reduced and bottom land yields improve later in the season.
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Crystal Springs
Mias
Macon
Georgia
Carolina
Strike on Kansas City Market Settled Quickly
Kansas City June 18. The market strike that halted activity Friday last was short lived as workers returned next day after negotiations. Contracts approved and signed early this week grant an eight hour day wage increases with overtime, one week paid vacations for two year veterans, and market activity resumed. trade improves.
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Kansas City
National League Men to Appear on Black Connery Hearings
Washington June 18 Hearings on the Black Connery labor bill will resume Monday. National League representatives H F Waidner Jr Linthicum Co Baltimore John H Cuppinger president S A Gerrard Co Cincinnati Charles W Havener George F Fish Inc New York Horace H Herr Secretary National League will testify before the House and Senate labor committees in joint session.
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National League
Washington
D. C
House
Senate
H. F. Waidner, Jr
Henderson, Linthicum & Co
Baltimore
John H. Cuppinger
S. A. Gerrard Company
Cincinnati
Charles W. Havener
George F. Fish
S. E. Fusco Inc Makes Assignment in Los Angeles
S. E. Fusco Inc of Los Angeles assigns for creditors with debts around 42000 dollars. A creditors meeting elected a committee and authorized extending existing accounts. The firm will continue operating under committee supervision with a minimum 10 percent payment due by year end and subsequent payments as possible. The owner cited losses from January freezing weather and citrus and winter vegetable shipments as causes.
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Los Angeles
E. Fusco
Innc
Fusco
Ais
Reservations for Apple Convention in Chicago
Advance reservations for the International Apple Association annual convention in Chicago August 10 to 13 at the Hotel Sherman are heavy. Estimated attendance of 1500 likely, based on early bookings. Perry Stern notes the event marks 42 years since the association’s formation in this city and hotel. Charles R. Godding leads plans for an elaborately staged banquet and entertainment to honor the occasion.
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Chicago
International Apple Association
Sherman
Perry Stern
Charles R. Godding
Commodities Act Upheld by Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago affirmed two decisions involving William 8. Moore of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and James E. Bennett & Co. The suits asked to restrain exchanges from enforcing registration provisions of the act claiming it regulated intrastate commerce. The opinion by Presiding Judge Evan A. Evans, with Sparks and Major concurring, upheld lower court rulings.
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Chicago
Two Decisions Exchange Act
United ‘States Circuit’ Court of Appeals
William 8. Moore
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
James E. Bennett, & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
Evan A. Evans
Will M. Sparks
J. Earl Major
Free Service Department for Growers and Shippers
The Packer offers a free service department for subscribers to explore markets, shipping options, and distribution channels. It invites growers and shippers to specify crops, quantities, shipping methods, markets, and connections while offering guidance through a national network of trade members from primary points across the United States. Contact The Packer Free Service Department, Second and Delaware Sts., Kansas City, Mo.
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Packer
United States
the Packer
Free Service Department
Second and
Delaware Sts
Kansas City, Mo
Changes from Robinson Patman Act impact food industry
The Robinson-Patman Act, enacted last June, is already altering food distribution practices nationwide. An American Institute of Food Distribution executive notes fewer quantity discounts, tighter spreads, and less diversion of brokerage, with packers and manufacturers saving millions by careful promo buys. Big chains show limited impact though provisions ripple through purchasing and legal costs.
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New York
Robinson-Patman
American Institute of Food Distribution, Inc
Food Business
Cantaloupe crop in Arizona slower than last season
The Salt River valley and Yuma report a cool early summer delaying cantaloupe development. Shippers expect first car loading by Sunday or Monday, with full shipments unlikely before July 1 unless hot weather returns. Impacts include very large melons and slower overall volumes.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
Yuma
Imperial Valley
Federal probe of Philadelphia produce market abuses
The Department of Justice is investigating possible violations of federal antitrust laws in the Philadelphia fruit and vegetable markets. Antitrust division attorneys have been ordered to determine if court action is warranted. The inquiry follows charges referenced in a FTC report to Congress about the May 7 agreement between the Philadelphia Perishable Carrot Receivers Association and the Perishable Fruit and Produce Haulers Association.
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Philadelphia
Department of Justice
Anti-Trust
Department
Congress
Federal’ Trade ‘Commission
Philadelphia Perishable Carrot Receivers Association
Perishable Fruit and Produce Haulers Association
Fruit Outlook Good in Northwest Arkansas
Springdale Arkansas June 18 apple growers report a bumper crop in northwestern Arkansas with an orchardist near 30 000 bushels and 97 percent of apples graded No 1. Peach growers are jubilant over an unhazardous crop. Ideal rains and weather support heavy grape loads and an abundant harvest. Cherries are being harvested with an excellent crop.
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Springdale
Ark
Arkansas
Here
Louisiana Pepper Shipments Rise to Five to Eight Cars Daily
Ponchatoula La June 18 The Louisiana pepper deal here is now at the rate of five to eight cars to average daily shipments and should continue in this volume to August 1 Quality is reported the best in three years The variety is mainly World Beaters with some California Wonders.
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Ponchatoula
California
Three Florida Railroads Seek Daily Citrus Rates Next Season
Three Florida railroads through the Southern Freight Association have asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to make the low citrus rates into the east available seven days a week next season rather than on limited days. The Atlantic Coast Line Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line filed the application, citing competition with truck and steamer charges and noting last season’s rates applied to New York Philadelphia Baltimore Boston and nearby New England points.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Southern Freight Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
New England
Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Florida East Coast
Seaboard Air Line
Seed Potato School and Tour in Iowa Minnesota June 29
Ames Iowa June 18 Arrangements and schedules are set for the International Seed Potato School and Tour across muck lands of northern Iowa and Hollandale region southern Minnesota on June 29 and 30. A joint meeting with the Iowa State Vegetable Growers Association will close the first day. Officials from Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin and Prince Edward Island will cooperate with Minnesota and Iowa colleges to study Cobbler seed potatoes and supply in the central United States. Prominent state officials will attend to ensure the tour’s success with growers from nearby states and dealers from major markets urged to participate.
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Ames
International Seed Potato
Iowa
Hollandale
Minnesota
Towa State Vegetable Growers Association
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Agricultural Colleges
United States
Kansas
Missouri
Orrick
Kawe
St. Louid
Kansas City
Chicago
Minneapolis
Red River
Orrick District Potato Crop Bigger Than in 1936
Orrick Missouri reports this year's potato crop will be about ten percent larger than 1936 with potential total shipments around 1000 cars, vs last year’s near 900 and a normal 1800 to 2000. Acreage decreased by about 35 percent but favorable growing conditions should yield higher per acre production. Planting was later due to a late spring and shipments start after July 4 with peak moves around July 15. Weather has been ideal with no extreme heat and ample soil moisture.
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Orrick
Cold Storage Holdings of Apples and Pears report
Washington June 18 according to the June cold storage report by the U S Department of Agriculture there were 3000 barrels of apples in storage this month compared to 22000 last year and 38000 average. Box holdings Western apples total 893000 boxes vs 949000 average and 1074000 year ago. Pears include 19000 boxes of other varieties and 1000 bushel baskets of pears non Bartletts, with Bartletts zero. Pittsburgh meeting formed a labor relations committee in Union Fruit Auction rooms to address market unit issues.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Trade
Union Fruit Auction Company
Georgia Peach Crop Estimate Falls Below 3 000 Cars
Macon date reports revised Georgia peach crop forecast under 3 000 cars with Elbertas at 1 450, Early Rose 550, Carman 600 and Hileys 500. Market notes: fewer buyers, fewer operators, and many moving toward Carolina deals as the crop proves smaller than last year. Total season shipments reach 225 cars through week start, vs 934 last year.
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Macon
W. C. Bewley
Exchange
Carman
Hileys
Elbertas
Potato Acreage in Intermediate States Increases
Washington, D C June 18 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts 12 935 000 bushels of commercial early Irish potatoes from Kansas Kentucky Maryland Missouri and Virginia in the first section of intermediate states an increase of 47 percent from 8 795 000 bushels in 1936 but 24 percent below the five year average Yield prospects are best in years for the Kaw valley Kansas Jefferson county Kentucky reports the smallest acreage in years but with best prospects since 1922 Maryland shows varying crop prospects due to wet weather
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Washington, D. C
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Missouri
Virginia
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Kaw Valley
Jefferson County
Baldwin County to start shipping late green corn this week
Baldwin county in Loxley Alabama will begin shipping late green corn from its second crop this coming week with supplies out to July 10. Prospects are for the best quality of the season as offerings expand beyond the prior limited amounts. The county’s early sweet potato deal opens July 6 and runs three weeks.
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Loxley
Ala
Baldwin County
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