Onions Shrinking in Laredo District This Week
In Laredo Texas the onion deal for 1980 nears closure with 160 to 175 carloads left. Pro shipments lag, rainfall slowed harvests briefly, and Monday yielded only 24 carloads. Through May 13 total shipments reached 1,423, short of last year’s 1,624, while Winter Garden district had 1,686 and Raymondville’s coast district closed at 704. Continued on Page 3A.
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Laredo
Tex
Winter Garden
Raymondville
Apple Committee to Meet With Farm Board
A 15 member committee from diverse apple regions in the United States meets in Washington to chart cooperative steps under the Agricultural Marketing Act. The group will later consult with the Federal Farm Board on a national cooperative program for apple growers.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Federal Farm Board
Northeastern
Howard P. Gilmore
Westboro
Mass
Nashoba Apple
Paul Judson
Kinderhovdk
N. Y
M. C. Burritt
Hilton
Western New York Fruit Growers’ Co-operative Packing Association
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Purcell McCue
Greenwood
D. Gold Miller
Gerardtown
W. Va
Inwood Fruit Growers’ Co-operative Association
Chester J. Tyson
Gardners
Lester Collins
Moorestown
N. J
Central Section
E. N. Beal
Republic
Republic Horticultural Association
W. S. Perrine
Centralia
Ill
Forrest Stelmle
Eau Claire
Mich
Eau Claire Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Western Section
Victor C. Follenius
Hood River
Ore
Hood River Apple Growers’ Association
J. W. Hebert
Yakima
Wash
Potato and Peach Crops in Arkansas
May 16 report from the Department of Agriculture and Arkansas Department of Agriculture covers Arkansas crops on May 1. Early potatoes grew poorly but statewide stands were good at 77 percent, near 73 a year ago and above 68 two years ago. Peaches faced near failure due to winter freezes, with an outlook of about 2 percent of a crop versus 80 percent a year ago and 67 percent two years ago.
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Little Rock
Ark
Department of Agriculture
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Arkansas
Kentucky Berry Movement Increases Across State
May 16 Cincinnati reports rising movement of Kentucky strawberries. The season expands as Premiers and Aromas begin shipping after a short crop due to 60 percent acreage decline and a dry spell. Recent rains aided, with fruit now moving from Paducah Bowling Green Woodburn Oakland Russellville Pembroke and Hopkinsville.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Paducah
Bowling Green
Woodburn
Oakland
Russellville
Pembroke
Hopkinsville
How Canadian New Tariff Is Working Out
Winnipeg May 16 K J Johnston secretary of the Western Canada Fruit Jobbers Association reports amendments to the Canadian customs tariff affecting fruits and vegetables. The changes take effect May 1 and apply to all cars not prepaid before that date, with payments due on delivery or within the specified terms.
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Winnipeg
Canada
K. J. Johnston
Western Canada Fruit Jobbers Association
Cotter Brothers Company Faces Financial Troubles
Cairo Illinois May 18. Cotter Brothers Company an old southern Illinois jobbing house is in financial difficulties with doors closed. First Bank and Trust holds a judgment of about 5500 and sheriff now controls property. Efforts to reopen led by Ward Cotter manager, but no activity late this week. Other obligations unknown. bills exist in produce trade amid slow collections and weak local business. Founded 1885 by Ward and Thomas P. Cotter, firm prospered until recent years. Ward Cotter has run the business and also operated the local ball park and served as streets commissioner.
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Cairo
Ill
Ward Cotter
Thomas P. Cotter
Mobile cabbage movement eyed as rails move 350 cars
Railroads report about 350 cars of cabbage moved up to Monday night in Mobile Alabama with roughly 250 cars left. Shippers expect shipments to continue for two more weeks with Wakefield and flat varieties in demand. Dry weather reduced the crop noticeably.
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Mobile
Ala
C V A Members Discuss Grape Control Plans
Fresno Calif May 16 A Fresno C V A meeting led by Donald D Conn drew over 100 growers shippers and others to discuss the Farm Board grape control program. Opinions were cautious and few backed signing up while most wanted to be left alone. Observers note resistance and doubt about achieving 85 percent control given time and signing hurdles.
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Fresno
Donald D. Conn
Calif
Federal Farm Board
California Grape Control Board
Conn
C. V. A. Shippers
Mr. Conn
Farm Board
Parlier
Charles Parker
Valley
California
Committee of 50
Summers Bill Passes House Excluding Poultry Dealers
Washington May 16 The Summers Bill has passed the House and is before President Hoover for signature. The House bill eliminated live and dressed poultry and egg dealers from its provisions.
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House
Washington, D. C
Hoover
The Produce Packer sample copy notice
The Produce Packer offers a weekly newspaper focused on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related commodities. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
A Profitable Future for Independent Retailer
Dallas May 16 Dr Stephen J Miller executive manager of the National Association of Credit Men said in a speech at the annual convention that retailing is a service with the merchant as a host to the customer and that success depends on detail and a human equation tied to ownership He predicted a profitable future for both farmers and independent retailers who follow current economies
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Dallas
Tex
Stephen J. Miller
National Association of Credit Men
Kaw Valley Potato Growers Hit Packer over Contract Rules
More than 50 Kaw Valley potato growers convened in Lawrence to condemn The Packer article about contract provisions. C V Cochran of Topeka, president of Kaw Valley Potato Growers Association, called the publication unfair and misleading.
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Kaw Valley
Packer
C. V. Cochran
Topeka
Lawrence
Kan
Potato Growers’ Association
Topeka President Defends Association Funds Plan
The Topeka association president rejects a Packer story claiming the contract allows the board of directors to retain first crop proceeds for operating costs and reserves. He argues only potato growers serve on the board and such a move would rob members. The by laws limit operating fund appropriation, not the contract.
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Topeka
Lmited
Cochran
Canadian Fruit Jobbers Protest Tariff Changes
Eastern Canada Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers Association protests a proposed tariff increase on fruits and vegetables in the Dunning budget. President J A McBride argues the hike harms consumers and carrot receivers, with Western Canada Jobbers joining to seek Ottawa talks to present their views. The current tariff on 20 carloads would more than double under the new rate,McBride says, noting growers largely did not request the change and it was meant as a seasonal duty.
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Canadian Fruit Jobbers
Montreal
Canada
Eastern Canada Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers’ Association
Produce News of Canada
J. A. McBride
Jobbers’ Association
Dunning
Western Canada Jobbers' Association
Ottawa
McBride
Mr. McBride
Cox Exonerated in Van Bokkelen Estate Matter
New York May 16 Frank J. Cox was honorably discharged as temporary administrator of the L Van Bokkelen estate by Surrogate Foley in New York county. Mrs Laura Van Bokkelen was named permanent administratrix at the request of Walter Van Bokkelen and Cox. Conolly Shaw Inc had sought Cox removal and alleged asset dissipation but could not prove the charges. the discharge absolves Cox of all accusations.
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New York
Frank J. Cox
L. van Bokkelen
Foley
New York County
Laura van Bokkelen
Walter van Bokkelen
Cox
Conolly Shaw, Inc
Frost Damage Hits Western Colorado Fruit Crops
Severe frosts on May 9 in western Colorado caused widespread but varying damage to fruit. Pears in Clifton faced the heaviest losses, with peaches in Palisade and Orchard Mesa largely spared. North Fork from Delta to Paonia endured the coldest temps, likely heavy losses, while Grand Valley apples also showed early damage. Overall production outlook remains uncertain, with peaches possibly rebounding to a normal crop.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Colorado
Grand Valley
Clifton
Palisade
Orchard Mesa
Uifton
Redlands
Clifton-Fruitvale
North Fork
Lelta
Paonia
Sentences in Jill Case to Be Made June 30
In New York on May 16 the sentencing of Meyer Bronin in the Jill Brothers case was postponed by Judge Byers in Brooklyn Federal Court to June 30. The judge said the men guilty should be sentenced collectively, not individually. Joseph Jill pleaded guilty in January before Judge Inch, and references to Anthony Becker were erroneous. Becker testified for the state and acknowledged part in the conspiracy but did not plead guilty. Becker’s indictment has been severed and his ultimate plea remains undecided.
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New York
Meyer Bronin
Jill Brothers
Byers
Federal Court of
Brooklyn
Packer
Bronin
Anthony Becker
Becker
Tinta
Potatoes Expected to Finish Moving by June 7 in SC
Meggetts, May 16. The South Carolina Produce Association notes that early shipments of Irish potatoes will begin this week with digging starting May 19. Peak movement is the week of May 26 and will conclude by June 7 as SC yields one of its best crops. Planting reached 16,000 acres, up slightly from last year but well below normal, with an estimated 4,000 cars to be shipped.
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Meggetts
8. C
South Carolina Produce Association
Heavier Cantaloupe Receipts Relieve New York Market
California cantaloupes arrived heavier this week and the market declined from Monday to Thursday. Jumbos traded at 12 14 on Monday and 7 7.50 on Thursday, standards 9.50 12 down to 5.75 6, ponies 7 8 down to 4.75 5.60, flats 4 4.50 down to 2.23 2.50. arrivals numbered five, eight, twelve, and eleven cars respectively. weather was cool with some rain, aiding the price decline.
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New York
California
Chicago
Alabama Potato Movement At Its Height
Loxley Alabama May 16, potato shipments surge with 82 cars Monday 140 cars Tuesday and 203 cars Wednesday. Cumulative state movement 1 058 cars by Wednesday night up from 512 at the same point last year. Baldwin county leads early shipments with strong yields from 75 to 180 bushels per acre. Rain aids crops and cucumbers. First shipments expected May 25 to June 1. Cantaloupes in Chicago trade also cited with high prices and varied crate sales.
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Loxley
Ala
Baldwin County
Mobile
Escambia
Escambia County
Atmore
Mobile County
L. &.N. Railroad
Foley
Summerdale
Robertsdale
Government buy grape surplus if growers join association
Fresno May 16 A large ad drive promotes a grape growers coop to meet Farm Board Act loan criteria. The notices urge 86 percent signup, claiming government backing to purchase surplus and prevent losses, with messages from major firms and local banks urging immediate action.
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United States
Assn
Fresno
Calif
Farm Board Act
Montgomery- Ward
J. C. Penny Company
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Bank of Italy
Uncle Sam
Ita Federal Farm Board
Cantaloupes Move in Larger Volume This Week
El Centro Calif May 16 Cantalope shipments rise as season advances with 177 express cars and 604 freight cars shipped to date, total 781, plus 204 cars ordered for Thursday. FOB market at 2.75 with weather and winds damaging late crop. strong demand in valley despite eastern cooling. Jack Bros. & McBurney Co. cited as conservative.
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el Centro
Calif
East Coast
Imperial Valley
Alvin ‘Jack
Jack Bros. & McBurney Company
Page SA
Missouri Aroma Berry Deal Under Way in Missouri
Monett May 16 The Missouri strawberry deal got underway with light movement as Anderson led loading with steady volume and other stations showed erratic harvests. No frost this spring left berries earlier and in good color, with 18 stations loaded by Monday night. Trade expects up to 1000 to 160 cars daily for a few days, with shipments reaching Canada and as far as Boston and the lake states.
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Monett
Missouri
Anderson
Ozark
Neosho
Sarcoxie
Cheyenne
Denver
Amarillo
Boston
Lake States
Canada
Toronto
Winnipeg
Montreal
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Texas
Lower Valley
Winter Garden District
Apple
Cotter Brothers Company
C.V.A
van Bokkelen
Wester! Cove
Jill
South Carolina
Alabama
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