Good cantaloupe crop in sight this year
Imperial Valley growers anticipate a record cantaloupe crop as the season opens early. shipments have reached 438 cars by midweek and prospects look strong for the Southern California melon trade this season.
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Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1924
Page
1
Imperial Valley cantaloupe deal ships 438 cars in six days
May shipments from Brawley California rose to 438 cars in six days, up from 151 last year, as Imperial Valley growers push a large crop despite early overripe fruit and competition from West Coast Mexico. Official records show 30 208 acres this season versus 24 862 last year, with buyers wary but hopeful for strong demand if quality holds.
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Brawley
Calif
Imperial ‘Valley
Imperial Valley
Mexico
Texas
Imperial
Haseen
Alton
Atlanta
Baltimore
Birmington
Boston
Buffalo
Burr Oak
Butte
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dallas
Cantaloupe Crop in South Atlantic States Similar to Last Year
New York May 20 to readers: cantaloupe harvests in the South Atlantic states are expected to be as large as last season with some areas showing slight increases in acreage. North Carolina eyes bigger plantings in Scotland county, while South Carolina and Georgia trend smaller. Shipments from Scotland county may reach 750 to 800 cars, and overall movement is anticipated between July 1 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South Atlantic
North Carolina
Scotland County
South Carolina
Georgia
Pelham
Michigan Celery Crop Delayed Harvest Set for August
Michigan growers report the early celery crop a month late due to a backward spring. Plants were set, but cold wet muck soil slowed growth. Byron Center fields had a light snow cover that melted with little damage. Harvest expected to begin around August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand , Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Byron Center
Colorado cantaloupe acreage about half that of last season
Rocky Ford reports heavy rains have boosted irrigation and set the stage for a smaller Colorado cantaloupe crop. Indications show about 1,500 acres shipped in the Arkansas Valley, roughly half of last year, with most contracting near Rocky Ford and notable involvement from Ordway Swyn e and Las Animas.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
Arkansas Valley
Ordway
Swyne
Las Animas
Colorado
Bvers
Crowley
Missouri Pacific
Santa ‘Se
Wayette
Swink
Hawley
Roberta
la Junta
Harold R. West
D. W. Burrell
Inquiries Concerning M. C. Houston in Dallas
Dallas reports inquiry into M. C. Houston of 518 S Akard St who wired East Texas blackberry shippers on May 28 offering 1560 for pint crates f o b. for shipments Monday to Wednesday of this week. Blackberries in Dallas sold at 1 per crate, costing about 1.70 per crate if Houston’s offer had been accepted. The Packer was asked to investigate. The Dallas directory does not list the name and the street number corresponds to a two story rooming house.
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M. C. Houston
Dallas
Akard Street
East Texas
Houston
Federated Appointed Agent for Minnesota Potato Exchange
St Paul Minnesota May 30 The Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers Inc has been appointed sales agents of the Minnesota Potato Growers Exchange for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Fedjerated Fruit and Vegetable Growers Inc
Minnesota Potato Growers’ Exchange
The Important Thing in the Cantaloupe Industry
L. Fitch of the Iowa Agricultural College Ames argues that consumer satisfaction drives the cantaloupe trade. He notes quality can be reliably improved and seed price incentivizes breeders to enhance quality appearance and shipping power for better market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sai
C. L. Fitch
Iowa Agricultural College
Ames
Increase in Arkansas cantaloupe acreage boosts crop outlook
Kansas City May 30 notes Arkansas appears to rebound in cantaloupe production with Craighead County and the Northeastown area emerging as a major cantaloupe district. After several years of declining acreage the state shows a notable expansion this season.
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Woratio
Craighead County
State
Arkansas cantaloupe belt expands with potential growth
The Horatio area leads as possibly the state's largest cantaloupe region with an estimated 250 to 300 carloads this year. Other shipping points include DeQueen Rudy Prescott Hope Grannis and Jonesboro. Craighead county may produce up to 500 carloads, up from 150 last year and 60 two years ago. Arkansas typically begins shipping in early July with Pollock 10-25 as a major variety.
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Arkansas
Horatio
DeQueen
Rudy
Prescott
Hope
Grannis
Jonesboro
Craighead County
Joint inspection of cars solves problem at big market
Kansas City readers recall complaints against Moorhead Inspection Bureau and government reports. In a central market, joint inspections are conducted with a receiver's representative present. After inspection, copies of the report circulate among receivers and the Moorhead Bureau, with no friction reported.
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Kansas City
Packer
Cochrane
Moorhead Inspection Bureau
Moorhead
Carriera
Yodt
Old Potatoes Market Firm in Chicago As Prices Edge Up
In Chicago the week ended with firmer old potato prices rising 5 to 10 cents per cwt while new stock weakened due to heavier arrivals. Daily receipts ranged 55 to 65 cars. total holdings on the team track hovered near 225 cars. Wisconsin No 1 sacked whites sold around 1.46 to 1.65 per cwt, Idaho Russets No 1 from 1.80 to 2.20, Alabama Buss Triumphs No 1 around 2.50 to 2.75, No 2 at 1.15 to 1.26, and Florida Spaulding Roses No 1 7.00 to 7.50. No 2 4.00 to 4.50.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Ibulk
Idaho
Russels
New Potatoes
Alabama
Pas
Buss
Lous Gate
Bliss
Florida
Spaulding
Sapiro Co op Plan for Organizing North Dakota Potato Growers Falls
North Dakota Potato Producers Exchange will not operate in the state this fall as the membership drive collapses for lack of funds. Campaign leader C M Morgan quit after organizing units abroad, and successors failed to materialize, leaving organizers facing debts and unpaid workers in Fargo and Minnesota connections.
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Sapiro Co-op
N. D
Fargo
North Dakota
Farm Bureau
C.M. ‘Morgan
S. G. Rubinow
Minnesota
Sapiro
Dakota
Morgan
Congress poised to pass freight relief for agricultural products
Washington May 30 Congress appears ready to agree on a measure to reduce freight rates for agricultural goods. The House Interstate Commerce Committee endorsed a Hoch Smith plan calling for a ICC survey and readjustment to end inequities, weighing service value against costs for shippers.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Interstate Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Hoch
Kansas
Smith
Interstate Commerce Committee of
Senate
Decline in California Deciduous Fruit Crops Cited
Early 1923 estimates projected 80 000 to 85 000 carloads of deciduous fruit from California but frost and adverse conditions reduced expected yields. The first yield forecast was cut significantly as editors reassessed production prospects.
California Fruit Crop Outlook in 1924 Faces Frost Damage
Early estimates put deciduous fruit production North of the mountains at about 80 000 cars, but frost and moisture shortages trim the forecast to roughly last year’s 70 000 cars. Reports cite heavy damage in Sacramento Valley counties especially to peaches, with pears and cherries also affected. Shipments for 1928 show 70 000 cars and comparisons to 1923 describe a trend toward limited growth under adverse weather. The piece notes slow progress in cherry and grape crops and outlines expected timelines for various varieties across California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento River Valley
Kutte
Stanislaus
Merced
Sacramento Valley
Wilmer Sieg
California Fruit Distributors
California
San Jose
Elbertas
California Cantaloupes Open in New York Market
In New York on May 30 the Californian cantaloupe trade began for the week. Two cars on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mixed cars, followed by four straight cars Thursday. Quality is good, with prices around $5 for standards and higher for ponies. Decoration Day holiday noted with expected arrivals and continued shipments from Texas and Mexican sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Jury Indicts Bidgood in Bad Check Operation
Grand jury indicts Gavry Bidgood of Norfolk for a scheme cashing worthless checks while posing as connected with home shipping interests in Virginia and the Carolinas. He was arrested in Baltimore last month. his brother-in-law, a wealthy North Carolina resident, has retained counsel to defend him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gavry Bidgood
Norfolk
Bidgood
Virginia
Carolinas
North Carolina
Arizona cantaloupe crop rises in Salt River Valley
In Phoenix on May 20, to Totin Tr Barker the cantaloupe acreage in Salt River Valley is about 3000 acres up nearly 25 percent from last year. Hundreds of acres are ready with a normal stand and excellent weather. Shipments should start June 25 to 27 with more than 1500 cars expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
Totin Tr Barker
Grass Receipts Show Strong Asparagus Demand Across States
Reports from New York on May 30 note heavy asparagus shipments from Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware. The finest large grass sells at 5.50 per bunch with other sizes at 1.50 to 3.50 per cloven bunch.
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New York
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade Newspaper Note
A description explains a separate weekly edition The Produce Packer focused on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related commodities A free sample copy is available upon request.
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