Michigan Fruit Crop Prospects Appear Bright
Benton Harbor Michigan May 13 Blossom Queen Dorothy McBride of Kalamazoo and Hamilton reigned over southwestern Michigan s 17th annual Blossom Festival but there were no blossoms in the fruit belt as buds bloomed ten days to two weeks early. Growers report good crops of all tree fruits barring late season surprises.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Dorothy McBride
Kalamazoo
Hamilton
Michigan
Record Asparagus Harvest In Paw Paw Michigan
Asparagus in record breaking volume is being harvested in the Paw Paw area this season. Growers began cutting tips earlier than ever, and the cuttings are reported heavy.
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Paw Paw
Mich
Federal Program Reduces Michigan Potato Acreage
Michigan farmers face a potential six percent cut in commercial potato plantings this year if they enter the federal soil conservation allotment. Maurice A. Doan, state chairman, sets the commercial quota at about 150 000 acres, down from 152 000 in 1937. Small growers not under the allotment still plant around 125 000 acres. The AAA offers a 3.6 cent per bushel payment to offset reductions.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Maurice A. Doan
Lansing
Dean
April 1938 Chicago Carrot Shipments Heavier
Chicago reports April unloading of fruits and vegetables higher than a year earlier. Market News Service notes 6,139 cars in April 1938 versus 6,904 in April 1937, up 275. 6,818 in 1936, up 366. January 1 to April 30 totals reach 22,036 cars, up 684 from 1937 and 1,094 from 1936.
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Market News Service
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Rains Benefit Western Michigan Fruit Belt Crops
General rains across lower Michigan improved soil moisture in western Michigan fruit belt and boosted early plantings. Strawberries and truck crops gained moisture, aiding germination on light soils as dust storms diminished.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Good Demand for Vegetables on Chicago Market
Chicago market reports moderat e offerings of green vegetables with steady prices and steady demand. California crates and Illinois sections show varied price ranges among lettuce beets broccoli and cucumbers while peppers spinach and sweet potatoes meet steady or fair demand and movement remains orderly.
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