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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1937
Page
1
Growers in south Baldwin County Alabama plan to resume digging after a weather break that delayed shipments by about ten days. Rain and wind damaged vines, reducing expected car totals to around 4,000 cars with improved conditions and strong demand boosting prices.
Hammond Louisiana May 7 The Louisiana Jang strawberry deal continues for about two more weeks if weather stays favorable. Daily loadings near 100 cars expected next week with good fruit quality and size. Bean shipments also rise with 590 cars of beans anticipated around the 18th and early prices noted for Bountifuls at $2.82 per hamper.
The Produce Packer is a weekly newspaper separate from The Packer focusing on marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of vegetables fruits poultry butter hides wool and fur. Free sample copies available upon request.
Trenton New Jersey May 7 Asparagus growers began cutting and harvesting with indications of heavy production. About one third of state output exceeding 10 000 000 pounds is expected to be moved to canning and freezing. Processors removal aims to aid growers and wholesalers. An experiment via Swedesboro auction marks first marketing attempt of part of the crop and will be watched for volume and prices.
A jury in Pittsburgh Common Pleas Court found for the O'Donnell Fruit Company in a suit against the Pennsylvania Railroad over a carload of juice grapes shipped from Ukiah California. Evidence showed the grapes were U S No 1 quality at origin but arrived jammed wet and moldy with damaged logs and lugs, though the railroad claimed the ship ment remained in acceptable condition.
In Chula Vista California on May 7 the San Diego County Celery Growers Association re elected G B Jackson general manager and sales manager for the 1937 33 season marking his fourth year in the post. Members praised his work on uniform grading rules standardization improved packs and orderly marketing through the association offices. The 1936 37 season used the rolling car distribution method for selling through the sales manager.
New Orleans on May 1 reports that widespread rains in the southern early potato area damaged the Louisiana crop and delayed digging. Early yields have been revised downward over the past ten days, with shipments expected to ease further though quality should remain intact.
Eagle Lake Texas May 7 Digging of Triumph potatoes on the early prairie land section in this district is set to begin next week. The 5000 acre district includes Simonton Sugar Land Wharton and Glenfiora. The fields have had only one rain since March 29 as of May 4 and if no rain comes before harvest around May 20 to 24 the crop may be cut severely.
It was announced that a meeting of the National Association of Hot House Vegetable Growers will be held at the Carter hotel in Cleveland on Tuesday May 11. The association’s development is progressing in a most satisfactory manner.
In El Centro California May 1 1937 cool nights keep Imperial Valley cantaloupes maturing slowly with first consolidated car not expected before May 12 or 13 and possibly two or three by May 20. Bulk shipments may stay under 150 cars by June 1 with peak June 10 to 15 as weather and new state grading rules for sugar content and maturity influence early loads.
Lansing May 17 A bill to protect Michigan potato reputation in consuming markets nears action by the House Agriculture Committee. The industry agrees on most provisions except whether to substitute the U S commercial grade for U S No 2. Opponents fear injury to Michigan potato reputation, while proponents push the change.
The Department of Agriculture places the Texas Bermuda onion crop at 1,781,000 bags of 100 pounds each 6,850 cars of 240 bags. The Bermuda and Creole crop including Louisiana and California totals 2,085,000 bags a reduction of 212,000 from April 1. Last year three states produced 3,302,000 bags with a five year average of 2,308,000. Corpus Christi reports Texas growers expect 4,800 to 5,000 cars this year.
New York amends the agricultural and market law to require closed packages of fruits and vegetables shipped into the state to bear U S grade markings. The bill, signed by the governor this week, was sponsored by the state fruit and vegetable commission chaired by Senator John McCall.
In a fragmented report from May 7, cabbage trading showed a heavy Monday move with 200 carloads diverted, but Tuesday failed to sustain the volume. Prices slipped from 26 to 30 per ton by Wednesday, signaling a weaker yield and disappointing market outlook for the week as shipments near completion.
Sacramento May 7 The California deciduous fruit season opened with early Chapman cherries shipped to eastern markets. Overall crop is about 60 percent of normal due to heavy rains during pollination. Early movement starts in Marysville area and Placer county with San Joaquin regions following in a week or two as weather conditions affect shipments.
The firm of J 28 Lis Leo and associates led by Leonard Crobet & Riley saw its younger partner Mr Leonard die unexpectedly. His sister Mar Leonard, an officer in the firm, assumed management as the company paused operations, a move noted by many friends nationwide.
The Idaho Shippers Traffic Association holds its annual meeting in Pocatello starting May 7 with a large attendance and an interesting two day program. The first session opens this morning as part of the convention activities.
A call to growers and shippers invites use of The Packer's free Service Department. The national network offers marketing advice, market connections, and guidance on consignments selling methods. Readers urged to contact The Packer at Second and Delaware Streets, Kansas City, Mo.
Salinas Califf May 7 The Salinas Watsonville district enters its first spring peak as shipments of Iceberg lettuce rise with rain relief and a national advertising drive. The Western Growers Protective Association plans a full barrage including large daily ads and radio programs around May 10 11 and an intensified dealer service program. Ross Gast and Max Palmer note cooperation from shippers and eastern markets to push demand.
North Carolina reports ideal growing conditions this season with rains and hail minor. Snap bean acreage is about 12 000 versus 9 990 in 1936, with concentrations around Wilmington Burgaw Mount Olive Tabor City and scattered farms regionwide.
Milwaukee Wis May 7 Fruit and vegetable trading halted as truck drivers walk out for higher wages and shorter hours. Market remained closed with no end in sight as negotiations with the state labor board proceed.
Chicago May 7 The trade will give a farewell dinner June 26 to E 8 Briggs manager of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association who is retiring from active service July 1 and moving to California The dinner will be held in the Florentine room of the Congress hotel Long Island Hothouse Cauliflower New York May 7 The season s first cauliflower from Long Island grown under glass arrived on the market Tuesday morning The cauliflower was of attractive quality and was of medium size each crate containing seven and eight heads and sold readily at 2 25 per crate
May weather in the lower Rio Grande Valley harms the tomato crop with continued dryness and alkali in irrigation water. Willacy County bears the worst impact though Cameron Hidalgo irrigated areas also suffer, limiting shipments through mid June with only scattered rains offering partial relief.
Minneapolis mourns Leon K Stein 60 founder of Leon K Stein & Co with branches in St Paul and Duluth and leader of Leon Stein Taube Inc Kansas City. A state director of Western Fruit Jobbers Association and board member of the Watermelon Association, he died in New Orleans after a long respected career. Funeral in Minneapolis attended by hundreds.
May reports show steady onion trade as Texas stock boosted by improved quality. About 95 railroad cars and steamers moved to local buyers and out of town markets, with 1 300 crates from Chile also arriving. By week end activity slowed slightly. prices ranged from 1.25 to 2.50 per 60 pound bag depending on variety and origin.
Porto Rican grapefruit auction in New York on Wednesday showed a stronger market with prices up 15.65 cents per box from the previous week. The smallest sizes led the advance as 3,500 boxes were offered at $1.45 to $3.40, averaging $2.46 per box.
A January potato conference resolution asks Congress and the Department of Agriculture to fund basic data collection on Irish and sweet potatoes. Hugh B. Tabb reports the proposal, backed by the National Potato Association, aims to improve acreage, production, utilization, and distribution data for U S potatoes.
Raleigh May 1. Uncertain labor supply endangers eastern North Carolina berry crops. Acting director R Mayne Albright says thousands of dollars in harvested strawberries may be plowed under if pickers cannot be secured. Prices hold at 2.60 to 2.85 per crate.
May 7 Centralia TI reports strong prospects for all varieties of early apples in southern Illinois. Bloom was late but fruit set is solid and the crop is expected to be assured. Transparents shipments may start around June 15 with most fruit ready by June 25 and a high quality packed summer crop anticipated under new grades.
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