Michigan Central Grants Lower Refrigerator Rates on Dowagiac Fruit
Dowagiac Michigan June 22 refrigerator freight car service for fruit shipments to Detroit began last week on the Michigan Central Railroad under an agreement among growers shippers and railroad officials. Three cars will be shipped under the present plan and the lower rates are expected to boost Southwestern Michigan fruit shipments to Detroit by about 100 percent, improving service compared with prior express service.
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Michigan Fruit Growers Plan to Boost State Sales
In St Joseph Michigan on June 22 a meeting of about 100 fruit growers proposed a national advertising and cooperative sales program to elevate Michigan fruit to California levels. The cherry crop drew special attention and growers urged actions to stimulate sales as consumption lags production. A grape sale and advertising campaign were discussed at another meeting held Friday.
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California
Asparagus Crop Nearing Finish in Michigan
Grand Rapids Mich June 22 The Michigan asparagus crop is in the late stages of production. Drought conditions have shortened the season and the crop may be cut another week unless hard weather improves prices. Willing buyers bid 1.50 to 1.15 per dozen depending on quality.
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First asparagus canned in Michigan experiment
Grand Rapids Mich June 22 The first asparagus packed in Western Michigan a canning factory this week three truckloads of tips were processed If profitable green asparagus will go to round cans and expand production Two grades were prepared in sample cases four inch tips in 14 ounce cans and stalks in No 10 cans for hotel and cafe use
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Growing Cantaloupes Boost in Berrien County Michigan
Grand Rapids June 22. After California cut cantaloupe acreage, Southwestern Michigan growers planned larger plantings to strengthen the market. Truckers hauling berries to Grand Benton Harbor Claired the acreage up 25 to 30 percent over 1922 levels, with summer demand rising through August.
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Michigan Farm Count Mentioned in Crop Report Revision
A state statistician noted 10 000 farms in Michigan and said the number would be cited in revising the crop report to be issued July first. The church and state discussion framed the data as a basis for agricultural planning.
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Good Fruit Crop Prospects and New County Agent
Winnipeg reports indicate fruit prospects are generally very good per E F Palmer Vineland Ont with good yields except for sapphins and early apples Niagara district shows broom and fruit setting well Suttons Bay hires J W Chapin as agricultural agent amid local resistance to city agent movement and fees.
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North Dakota potato acreage shows varied reductions across counties
Fargo reports potato planting mostly finished with seed treated for quality amid high rainfall. Red River Valley and Cass County show increased plantings but still below last year. Richland and LaMoure counties see good crop conditions, while Pembina and Ward counties note shifts to corn. Cutworms and grasshoppers threaten grain more than potatoes.
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Strawberry Growers Plan Irrigation Upgrades
Grand Rapids, Michigan June. Growers of strawberries say they cannot afford to invest in overhead irrigation systems and plan to borrow funds to equip fields next spring. A. Beekeepers Tour CadIlillac Michigan June 22 will visit leading apiaries in Wexford County this month organized by County Agent W. F. Johnston.
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Pierce County Fair Opens Season Across North Dakota
Fargo June 22 Beginning this week county and district fairs start across North Dakota lasting into fall Prizes rise especially in new associations at Devils Lake Ellendale Pierce county fair opens this week with focus on poultry fruits vegetables and dairy products amid a move to diversify farming Some fairs have not set dates yet but most are late summer or fall Locations and secretaries listed for Valley City Bottineau Bowbells Langdon Crosby Kildeer Dunse, Fargo and Long are noted with July and September dates and organizers named.
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Cuba Allows Importation of Potatoes from Canada
Winnipeg report notes Cuba's government authorizes Canadian potato imports with conditions. Each shipment requires a health certificate and inspection in Havana on arrival. Imports are banned from Newfoundland Great Britain Ireland Belgium Mexico Germany and Austria Hungary due to potato wart disease.
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Motor Tracks Common Carriers Rule Expanded in Michigan
Lansing Michigan June 22 contracts motor trucks now under common carrier act provisions from the Michigan Legislature. An official opinion from the State Attorney General’s office states trucks operating under contract must obtain common carrier permits pay the required fees and submit to carrier regulations. The ruling impacts numerous truckers hauling fruit to market under contract.
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Organize First Bee Club in North Dakota
Fargo North Dakota June 22 The first bee club in North Dakota was organized recently at Amenia near here according to W P Mortenson assistant county agent and R L Webster entomologist and secretary of the North Dakota Beekeepers Association Eight boys and girls are in the club who will keep hive records with the season ending event to send a delegate to the state club institute at the college Leader W A Morgan of the Chafee Bee Farm The club members include Marjean and Tudith Crites Harriet Knutson Betty Stroud Fert Hancock Harold and Helen Cure all of Amenia and Jewie Rosa of Arthur
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