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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1918
Page
2
Potatoes in Minnesota shipping points Tindstrom Center City North Branch show two thirds shipped. Yields good with about 125 bushels per acre in several areas. Almond harvest near finish at Banning California with rain delaying progress and a heavy crop of about 400 tons anticipated.
A two week course for poultry keepers at Purdue University Lafayette Ind runs January 20 to February 1 following the farmers Short Course. Sessions will cover laboratory work on the poultry farm access to experimental flocks incubators and chicks and problem solving for poultrymen. Prof A G Phillips notes Indiana has seen rapid poultry industry growth with many farmers raising 500 to 1,000 chickens and the course aims to be beneficial for both novices and experienced breeders.
LeRoy Childs, superintendent of Hood River Experiment Station, urges Oregon apple growers to apply Bordeaux mixture to trees after harvest to control anthracnose. He warns the disease is widespread in old orchards and can cause extensive damage if not treated, recommending coverage of old branches and new growth where possible.
Chicago this week reports a satisfactory volume of trade in green vegetables with active inquiries where offerings were fancy and fresh. Supplies were normal for the season and prices largely held, with California tomatoes moderate in movement and various crates and baskets from Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Florida selling across multiple price ranges.
The Seed Reporter notes Chicago onion sets exceeded expectations despite a larger planted area. Yields on the South Side averaged about five bushels per pound sown, the North Side five and a half to six. Production for 1918 is estimated at about 80 percent of 1917. Prices eased with weak outside demand, 32 pounds per bushel. 2.00 yellow, 2.00–2.20 red, 2.50–2.75 white for prompt shipment, higher for January. Randolph Fruit & Produce Co. advertised outlets at 838 W Randolph St. in Chicago.
A week of rising prices in Wisconsin cheese despite calls for lower costs. Twins gained %, Daisies 2%c, Long horns 2%c, Squares 1%c higher than last week amid tighter stock and dwindling cold storage. Plymouth and Appleton boards reported specific sales with Twins at 33c, Daisies at 35%c, Squares 34-35c, Longhorns up to 36%c.
Springfield reports Governor Lowden of Illinois urged support for the Illinois apple show to be held in Chicago beginning November 18 at Morrison Hotel. He praised Illinois as a top apple state, lamented neglected orchards, and urged farmers to care for trees to boost production for local use and wartime needs. The show will feature orchard care demonstrations, promoting homegrown profits and conservation.
Field agent of the USDA reports Idaho potato yields strong despite poor spring stands. In Snake River Valley districts from Canyon to Bonneville counties, harvest completed before frost. Preliminary state average 185 bushels per acre, about 6.18 million bushels, up from last year. US average 98.4 bushels per acre, production 390.1 million bushels. Apples, grain, and forage outputs mix with drought impact in North Idaho and robust sugar beet tonnage from late season growth.
Indianapolis November 15 The fake celebration last Thursday and the real outburst Monday disrupted fruit and vegetable trade. Oranges down to 9 10 per box, lemons 10 10.50, grapefruits 5, Emperor grapes 3.25 per four-basket crate. Apples and strawberries offered, cauliflowers arriving, cucumbers scarce. Homegrown supplies ending, lettuce 50 75c, turnips 1.50 per barrel, carrots 2 2.50 per barrel. Mangoes weak at 25 50c per bushel. Beere eyes higher poultry market with eggs up to 58c, turkey 30 32c, and Loft substitutions noted.
Reports from Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and nearby regions show larger acreages and generally good to fair yields for sweet potatoes with Nancy Hall Porto Rico and Triumph varieties dominant. Some districts store small portions for future shipment while others market directly. notable producers and shippers are listed in The Packer Weekly Bulletin.
Milwaukee November 15 butter prices hold strong advancing to 58 60 cents for best grades. Cheese remains firm for American shapes with brick trade easing. Eggs rise 2 4 cents per dozen with scarce supplies. Poultry generally steady though pre Thanksgiving demand softens. fowls 22 2, 24 for fancy, springers 23, 24, light birds ~21, roosters 18, turkeys ducks and geese at old prices.
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