27 May 1939
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1939
Page
1
May 26 report from Brawley California notes good quality melons with near perfect wing season. acreage expansion may be offset by below normal yields. rigid inspection and standardization to aid shipments. potential peak movement forecast remains uncertain and light versus prior years due to mildew and weather.
In Jacksonville Texas May 26 the peak tomato movement from the lower Rio Grande valley shifts attention to East Texas. Dry weather for two weeks is hoped to sustain shipments of six by six or larger, with smaller sizes facing demand issues. East Texas acreage sits 10 to 16 percent below last year, but recent rains may push total tonnage toward normal if weather holds. Shipments from Texas remain below last year across all regions and a few cars may move in June, but the heavy rush may not start until the week of June 6.
The Produce Packer is a separate weekly publication printed beside The Packer. It carries marketing and trade news of interest to shippers and distributors of vegetables fruits poultry butter hides wool fur and related goods. Free sample copies are mailed upon request.
A fragmented digest lists department reports on crops including cantaloupe and potatoes, market notices, and regional outlooks. It notes new distribution procedures, fruit and veg arrivals, and upcoming events from Indiana to California, with references to onion shipments, peach season, and market pages across multiple states.
New York May 28 through Thursday this week 20 cars of watermelons from Florida arrived, with three diverted to out of town points. Total sales through Thursday reached 85 cars, with a mix of purchases from the prior week. Monday sales ranged from 405 to 525 dollars, seven cars sold Wednesday between 200 and 455 dollars, and Thursday 11 cars brought 365 to 495 dollars, mostly 420. Melons were largely ordinary quality with a small portion shipping at top prices. Late Thursday 11 cars remained on track.
Reduced rates and improved service are the only defense against truck competition for fresh fruit and vegetable traffic, says the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors in a letter to J J Pelley president of the Association of American Railroads. The league cites three years of truck growth despite restrictive laws and notes rising hostility of governments to motor movement. It references nine months of talks in 1936 and new talks with air carriers, with further details continued on page 30.
The new Denver food terminal market on Broadway opened with a Saturday night celebration drawing over 30,000. On Monday 200 plus Denver growers offered vegetables to wholesalers and grocers, with onions radishes lettuce carrots and more sold within an hour. Union Pacific officials praised the setup and parties including Growers Association president Frank Clancio and city manager George Cranmer attended. The facility has 57 units for jobbers 304 stalls for growers 200 car team tracks ample parking and reciprocal railroad switching rates.
In Salinas California shipments from the Salinas-Watronville district were estimated at 770 to 800 cars for the week. Through Wednesday daily shipments averaged about 175 cars. Early in the week the market firmed on fair demand but later weakened as rain curtailed operations and supplies for the balance of the month were limited. Market showed wide quality variation with occasional sales of sixes at about 1.75 per crate, fours to fives around 1.50, and late-week quality improving despite variability.
Humboldt Tennessee May 26 reports the intermediate states cabbage acreage 31 percent below 1988 as West Tennessee opens its season June 10 to 12. The crop is slow to mature with good quality and few pests. Shipments are expected heavier next week with rail and trucklot totals around 800 cars, potentially higher.
Chicago May 26 A report to National Poultry Butter and Egg Association notes a letter from the Car Service Division of the Association of American Railroads dated May 6 establishing new procedure for distributing refrigerator cars under Rule 36 of the Perishable Protective Tariff. Railroads reserve the right to furnish required refrigerator cars for the transportation of perishable commodities and will do so under defined tariff provisions.
Baldwin County green corn shipments begin in a limited way with truck movements and early rail loads. The deal starts earnest May 29 and runs through July 15 as plantings stagger to harvest, with showers aiding cucumber and bean crops and rising demand as hotter weather arrives.
Nampa Idaho May 26 Plans for the 12th annual meeting of the Growers and Shippers Association of Idaho to be held at Sun Valley June 9 and 10 are nearing completion. The complete program will be announced soon. Advance registrations indicate a record crowd will attend for the business and entertainment features. A number of nationally prominent speakers will be on the business program.
New York reports that Norfolk Virginia celery will start moving during the first week of June. Acreage this year is larger than last season and about 100 cars are expected to be shipped. Previous Virginia shipments have been satisfactory, leading to a steady increase in acreage.
Bureau reports an overall favorable outlook for the apple crop with winter freezes causing limited damage. In New England, conditions through May 1 were favorable though mid May lows likely harmed buds. Hurricane last September damaged trees in New York Long Island and Hudson Valley, with many trees blown down or partially ruined. Growers have started to straighten trees but survival remains uncertain. statewide losses not expected to be large.
Rocky Ford reports 1939 melon plantings expected near 10 000 acres, down from 11 000 a year ago due to weather and marketing losses. Last year’s harvest reached 9 350 acres with 1 681 000 crates produced, about 170 crates per acre, as Arkansas valley remains the main melon producer amid dry conditions and drought concerns.
Freight solicitors in the fruit and produce trades, who actually secure railroad business, show more sympathy for rate reductions than railroad executives. They argue that lowering rates could boost traffic, especially for perishables, and that rail service remains essential and safer, though trucks increasingly take cargo away. Shippers urge a competitive pricing shift to revive railroad business.
New York May 26. An involuntary petition against Herbert G Joerger was filed as creditors report totals of about 26000 in liabilities. Cash in escrow 4927.75, on hand 694 and accounts receivable 8526.26 with 2400 collectible. A 20 percent cash and four year note settlement was rejected. Joseph I Carroll appointed receiver under $1000 bond.
The Barrick Publishing Company announces Roy V. Fellhauer was named general manager on Saturday last. No ownership change follows the death of George A. Gurley. George H. Gurley becomes managing editor and will steer the paper with the same ethical, industry-focused policies. The organization pledges loyalty to the fruit and produce field and gratitude for decades of support, honoring Gurley’s ideals and leadership.
Hazlehurst Miss May 26 State reports show 1989 Mississippi tomato acreage will fall 10 to 15 percent below last year with carloadings likely down accordingly Despite favorable growing conditions and promising prospects growers expect opening volume to begin May 31 after Memorial Day Some delays may come from late week rain and J C Holton state Agriculture Commissioner delaying start for maturity Local growers note heavy clusters dark green vines and improving weather have set favorable conditions for the market
Arizona figures show Salt River valley cantaloupe acreage up about 1000 acres from last summer, totaling 6284 acres with 2928? wait. Yuma reports 2296 acres, bringing state totals to 8579 for cantaloupes and 1150 for honeydew. No honeydew planted at Yuma this season. No. 45 Resistant variety dominates plantings, melon shipments from Yuma expected by June with Salt River loading June 20–25. Twenty one firms grow melons, with 24 to 700 acres each and 1000 acres classed as independent. Weather through May cool, vines vigorous, crop outlook high quality. Firms plan extra packing equipment to ship melons in prime condition to eastern markets.
Lancing Mich May 26 A bill to regulate trading in all fruits and vegetables introduced by Miles M Callaghan Reed City apple grower was approved by the state Senate and sent to the House of Representatives The act would regulate handling shipping and transporting of all fruits and vegetables and provide for licensing of dealers with a $1 annual fee and empowering the Agriculture Commissioner to suspend or revoke licenses for violations
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