Floods Hit Celery Growers Across Michigan Farmlands
Flood damage across Celery and Byron Center Michigan after heavy rain and snowmelt drowned lowlands. Crops trapped in two foot trenches suffered losses as portions of fields were submerged. Michigan crop values show fruit and apple heavy contributions with totals over 25 million dollars in 1919. Cabbage prices in Minneapolis steady with cars moving at 50 dollars per ton.
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Byron Center
Mich
Minneapolis
Standard Trading Rules Adopted by Fruit and Vegetable Shippers
A 28 page booklet lists all shippers brokers and jobbers who signed agreements to follow the Standard Trading Rules for fruits and vegetables. The rules aim to remove misunderstandings by defining trade terms and are supported by multiple industry associations and commissions. Copies available from the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association Chicago address.
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American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Sundara
Chicago
Navy
American Fruit, and “Vegetable Shippers’ Association
National League of Commission Merchants
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
American, Fruit, and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Western Fruit Robbers
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Fruit and Vegetable Brokers’ Association
Colorado
North
Clark Street
Trade notes from Grand Rapids Market and Syrup Makers meeting
In Grand Rapids a stronger market across lines followed cooler weather with higher demand. Late Howe cranberries jumped from 18 to 20 21 a barrel. cabbage sold 65 75 a ton. sweet potatoes up 25 50c per barrel. most dealers at 4 a barrel. Western boxed apples arrive. citrus steady. nut movement up. Lansing hosts the Michigan Maple Syrup Makers Association annual meeting December 13 led by A. M. Bullock of Lapeer to boost Michigan syrup output and preserve sugar bushes.
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Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Michigan Mapie Syrup Makers’ Association
A. M. Bullock
Lapeer
Potatoes Stored In Mis Saugat County In Large Quantities
Lake City Michigan reports thousands of bushels of potatoes stored for winter and spring sale. Lake City, Falmouth, and McBain each store about 150 cars, totaling roughly 450 cars for the county. Heavy fall shipments were mostly forced sales to meet obligations.
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Lake City
Mich
Missaukee County
Falmouth
McBain
Growers and Canners Eye New Michigan Acreage Plan
A Michigan State Canners Association committee studies James Nicol proposals for a marketing system where growers guarantee acreage to match canners packs at agreed prices. The plan aims to give canners a definite target pre harvest and help growers find local markets while aiding canners’ profits. A pilot with farm bureau cooperation will test buying fruit by the pound and establish standards. new association officers include Harold Royal and Wiliam Mc Ewing.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Michigan State Canners’ Association
James Nicol
South Haven
Michigan State Farm Bureau
Michigan
Nicol
Mr. Nicol
Farm Bureau
Association
Harold Royal
Shelby
Wiliam McEwing
A. R. Todd
Lansing
E. P. Daggett
Coopersville
Hans Weigands
Tra Verse City
Walter Reed
Lake Odessa
Standardizing Michigan Apples for Local and Large-Scale Growers
East Lansing Mich Nov 25 A horticultural specialist from Michigan Agricultural College argues Michigan should standardize apple varieties to fit diverse regions. A joint committee will prepare a report for the Hortultural Society meeting in Grand Rapids Dec 6 8 detailing two lists of preferred varieties for large scale and local markets.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan
We. Dutton
Hei
Michigan Agricultural College
State Horticultural Society
Horticultural Department
Horticultural Society
Grand Rapids
Dutton
Minnesota Potato Market Sees Weak Demand Amid Cold Ledger
Minnesota potato market remains weak as demand dwindles and shipments slow. Twin City operators lie low waiting for better stock cleanup and possible breakeven on a car load. Quotations hover near last week with mixed grades and few sales as cold weather hampers movement.
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Minneapuusn i
Minnesota
Twin City
Chicago
St. Louis
Mery
U. S
Twin Cities
Red River
Hart Leads Michigan Potato Shipments Across Five Year Span
Grand Rapids reports five year statistics from 1916 to 1920 showing Hart as the leading potato shipment point in Michigan. Traverse City and Greenville alternate in top positions with Hart, Tustin, and Greenville trading places across the period. In 1920 Traverse City led with 420 cars, Hart second with 292, Greenville 289, and Tustin 177 cars. The potato market remains unsettled as buyers hesitate, with growers receiving 1.10 to 1.40 per cwt and weekly Michigan shipments around 460 cars.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Western Michigan Development Bureau
Hart
Michigan
Greenville
Traverse City
Tustin
Dull Market for Fruits and Vegetables in Thanksgiving Week
In Minneapolis Navy area market for fruits and vegetables remained dull during Thanksgiving week. Apples and other produce fluctuated as carlot glut pressured prices. first California oranges appeared at 5 60 to 1 50 per box while cranberries showed modest demand. Vegetable prices varied by grade and lot, with no strong overall demand. Phosphate mines in Tampai, Florida, resumed operations gradually.
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Minneapolis
Navy
California
Jarrive
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G. MH. Wagner & Sons
REAL
Tettuce
W. So. Water St
Luthy & Locher
Peoria
Illinois
Florida
T. E. Polk CO
John W. Lowa
Mittelstadt
Headley Wayne & Low, Ins
Fruit and Produce Commission
Water St
Corn Exchange Natl. Bank
National Produce Bank
United States Census Bureau
Manistee
American Express Company
Harbison Basket Company
Tone
Het
Western, Michigan
C. H. Weaver & CO
Cati
Bacon Bros
N. Clark St
Tampai Pia
WALDE
England
Ogden Bldg
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