California citrus agreement up for approval
The revised proposed order regulating handling of oranges and grapefruit in California and Arizona was submitted by Secretary Wallace for growers in both states. It is a compact, refined model of the old agreement, omitting user leased sections and aligning with the amended AAA, with a compromise on whether to create separate proration areas.
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Los Angeles
California
Arizona
Wallace
Worhington
AAA
Pblic
C. E. Myers
Covina
Track Cfge
Legal Debate Over 1936 Potato Quotas Under Warren Act
Late reports discuss how the Department of Agriculture sets 1936 quotas under the Warren Potato Act. The debate centers on growers not asked for base-year sales data and whether they would be denied quotas. Legal experts warn of possible constitutional issues if growers’ property rights are affected without due process.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Department
League Convention Expected to Be Large
Baltimore officials forecast one of the largest National League conventions in years when the gathering runs January 7 to 10. National League president Horace Herr and secretary Edward Prost said registrations are coming in fast and round table discussions will feature trade problem talks led by Colonel Wheeler and Secretary Tabb.
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Baltimore
National League
Bob Schley
Edward L. Prost
Horace H. Herr
Mr. Herr
Colonel Wheeler
Canada
United States
Herr
Tabb
United States Potato Control Committee
Warren
Frost
Wisconsin Cabbage Shippers Form Wisconsin Cabbage Association
In Appleton on November 22 a group of central Wisconsin cabbage shippers formed the Wisconsin Cabbage Association to promote harmony and better business, especially on freight tariffs and legislation. A follow up meeting November 25 will adopt by laws and elect officers. Shippers report about 900 cars of cabbage remain in storage, about half of last year.
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Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Cabbage Association
Moritz Firm in New York to Liquidate
J Bert Moritz Company Inc of New York at 257 Washington Street announces immediate liquidation. The firm, once a major local fruit and vegetable handler, faced reduced operations and significant indebtedness to local dealers. Moritz says retirement will not affect J Bert Moritz Bros Inc of Philadelphia. The company originated as S A Gerrard Inc in 1929 and became Moritz by 1932 after acquisition of Gerrard stock.
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New York
J. Bert. Moritz & Bros., Inc
Philadelphia
J. Bert Moritz Company, Inc
Washington Street
J. Bert Moritz
J. Bert Moritz& Bros., Inc
Cincinnati
Potato Census Method for 1936 Minnesota Tax Exempt Sales
Washington explains AAA vegetable quota method citing 1936 Minnesota allotment of 13,746,000 bushels from a national total of 226,600,000. It details using eight years of census data and state averages of high acreages and yields to derive a production base for tax exempt sales.
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Minnesota
Washington, D. C
AAA
Florida strawberry season opens with early shipment from Plant City
Plant City Fla Nov 22 1935 the 1935 36 strawberry season opened with a 72 pint pony refrigerator shipment to northern markets. This early ship ment is ahead of last year’s pace and expected to rise with favorable weather. Acreage statewide holds about 8400 acres with Plant City area up 26 percent. First car expected December 10 to 15, weather protection and frost service planned to prevent disasters like last year.
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Plant City
Fla
Florida
Wagner visits Kansas City market for upcoming fruit convention
W L Wagner secretary and business manager of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association spent the latter part of the week in Kansas City in conference with R W Gees Graham Cooksey and other trade members about the forthcoming convention to be held starting January 21 Plans are advancing rapidly and an outstanding meeting is assured Wagner will speak in Joplin Saturday evening before the Tri State Fruit Jobbers Association then return to Chicago.
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Kansas City
W. L. Wagner
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
R. W. Gees
Graham Cooksey
Wagner
Joplin
Tri-State Fruit Jobbers Association
Chicago
Michigan potato allotment criticized as too low
Lansing November 22 James F Thomson state commissioner of agriculture denounced the AAA potato allotment for Michigan claiming the quota is 3,000,000 bushels too low The AAA set Michigan at 14,767,000 bushels while Thomson argues the tax free quota should exceed 17,000,000 bushels Farmers and shippers compare Michigan's allotment with other states as the dispute continues.
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Lansing
Mich
James F. Thomson
AAA
Michigan
Thomson
Mr. Thomson
Georgia to enter produce market via farmers markets
Atlanta November report states Georgia will indirectly market fruits and vegetables by building farmers markets in Atlanta Macon Thomasville Valdosta Douglas Gainesville Cartersville and Glennville. Commissioner Tom Linder leads the effort with operation slated to begin January 1 amid debate over state involvement and potential embargo powers.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Linder
Thristl
Potter
Eorgia
State Bureau of Markets
First Cars of Arizona Lettuce Will Be Loaded Next Week
Phoenix reports shippers at Eloy plan to load the first cars of Arizona lettuce on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Only 360 acres are grown this fall due to previous cultural problems, but the crop is fine and will largely appear in four dozen sizes. Frost slows sites locally while warmer weather could bring a big change.
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Phoenix
Eloy
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Canada and U S cut duties on fruits and vegetables
Canada and the United States reach a reciprocal trade pact to lower duties on many farm goods including diverse fruits and vegetables. The agreement, to take effect January 1, 1936, aims to recapture the Canadian market, with officials noting large past declines in U S farm imports to Canada and Agriculture Secretary Wallace endorsing broad benefits to farming.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Canada
Department of State
Department of Agriculture
Department
Henry A. Wallace
Dallas hosts formal organization of Southwest chapter of cold storage association
At the Adolphus hotel in Dallas on Tuesday, the Southwestern Chapter of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses was formally formed to replace the Southwestern Cold Storage Association. Officers named include Thomas M. Smith as chairman, Boyd Russell as vice chairman, and R. T. Mackenzie as secretary-treasurer, with directors Co. C. Stringfellow and 8, C. Wentworth. Harry S. Hall urged local meetings and industry harmony while noting rising membership. Apple exports report shows week ending Nov 16 totals of 126,958 barrels and 333,417 boxes, with year-to-date figures 1,720,575 barrels and 3,475,980 boxes.
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Dallas
Tex
Adolphus Hotel
Southwestern
Association of
Refrigerated Warehouses
Southwestern Cold Storage Association
Thomas M., Smith
Houston Terminal Warehouse& Cold Storage Company
Houston
Boyd Russell
Geyser Ice & Cold Storage Company
Waco
Tez
R. T. Mackenzie
United States Cold Storage Company
Co. C. Stringfellow
Independent Ice & Cola
Shreveport
C. Wentworth
Central Oklahoma Service Company
Oklahoma City
Okla
C. Goodfellow
Texas Ice & Refrigerating Company
Fort Worth
Harry S. Hall
Detroit
Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
Hall
Association
W. M. O'Keefe
Apple
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Association
The Produce Packer Free Sample Offer Described
The Produce Packer announces a separate weekly edition focusing on marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and other farm products A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
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Produce Packer
Cranberry Market Holds Firm Ahead of Thanksgiving
Cranberry market in New York remained steady this week despite slower trading as Thanksgiving nears. Late eastern varieties brought $4.25 per quarter barrel box, ordinary quality $3.50–3.76, and early varieties $3.50–3.75.
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New York
Rocky Mountain Shippers Form an Association
At a Denver meeting delegates from Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming outlined plans to form the Rocky Mountain Perishable Shippers Association to act as the formal spokesman for fruit and vegetable shippers. A further meeting will finalize arrangements and elect officers. The group aims to address freight rate issues and may organize truck transportation options to counter rail rate uncertainty.
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Rocky Mountain Perishable Shippers Association
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Perishable Shippers’ Association
J. C. Bass
Olathe
Earl Rule
Montrose
M. Echternach
Palisade
O. A. Cunningham
Monte Vista
Ben Gibson
Claude McConnell
Greeley
C S. Williams
Rocky Ford
L. E. Anderson
Morrill
Neb
Herbert Campbell
Hastings
J. H. Woolf
San Luis Valley
Cleveland
J. B. Dworken
Sait
Northern
Ohio
Board of Trustees
Phil Comella
Association
Walsh
Potatoes Exports to Cuba Surge Under New Trade Pact
Havana reports a sharp rise in U S potato imports to Cuba during the first year of the reciprocal trade agreement. From Sept 1 1934 to Aug 31 1935 imports reached 43 444 390 pounds, up from 8 576 115 pounds the prior year. Most shipments came from Atlantic coast states Maine to Virginia with seasonal tariff relief from July 1 to Oct 31.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Atlantic Coast
Maine
Virginia
Jefferson Caffery
Florida Bean Shipments From Glades Fall as Demand Slows
Canal Point Florida November 22 shipments from the Glades totaled 229 cars as heavy movement kept prices down. By late last week shipments slowed and traders expected prices to improve.
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Florida
Canal Point
Fla
Glades
Fair Demand for Cabbage in New York
New York upstate cabbage receipts were moderate this week with a fair demand and steady market. Danish white bulk at 20 to 22 dollars per ton and 50 to 60 cents per 50-pound sack. Red cabbage in light supply with bulk at 30 to 40 dollars per ton and 75 cents to 1.16 per 50-pound sack. Long Island red stock crates sold 8.0 to 1.10 dollars and South Carolina white in five basket packs 1.25 to 1.60 dollars.
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New York
Upstate
Long Island
South Carolina
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Calif. Citrus
J. Bert Moritz CO
State OF Georgia
Tom Linder
Zowers
U. S
Dominion
Roosevelt
Sackaday
Japan
Yucatan
Elae
Cold Storage Assn
Ifarttory Aven
Adelpus Hotel
Rocky Mountain Shippers
Thomas Walsh
Ohio Produce Dealers’ Association
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