Indianapolis Market Sags Amid Weather and Demand Shifts
Indianapolis reports show generally satisfactory market conditions with price increases in several vegetables and fruits. Weather cooler with heavy rain boosted cabbage and lettuce demand while corn and potatoes softened. shipments of Michigan celery and Idaho potatoes affected by harvest timing and ample supply. Citrus and tropical fruit prices fluctuated, with apples and bananas seeing modest gains and a steady but cautious demand overall.
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Fair demand for Chicago vegetables fair demand for Chicago vegetables
Chicago markets show steadiness with fair demand and moderate supplies across vegetables. Cauliflower higher while outside stock increases, beans scarce, beets and carrots steady, cucumbers and eggplant mixed, okra and peppers moderate to strong, homegrown stock varied, prices listed for multiple regions and container types. Local demand gradual, movement slow on some items, outside stock shipping in.
Fruit and Vegetable Market Prices Reported
The rutabaga market was weak with liberal supplies and fair demand. Minnesotas sold $1.25 to $1.50 per sack, spinach steady with moderate supply, Baltimore crates $1.25 to $1.15, Idahos and Walla Wallas $3 to $3.25 per crate, home grown boxes 60 to 60 cents, bushels 75 to 90 cents. Turnips stronger with moderate demand. homegrowns boxes 65 to 80 cents, bushels $1.25 to $1.40. Artichokes $5 to $6 by size, Brussels sprouts $3.75, drums $7 to $8, garlic 8 to 7 cents per pound, mustard 25 to 86 cents per box, parsley 60 to 70 cents per box, parsley root 2 to 3 cents, parsnips boxes 50 to 60 cents, bushels $1.75, Hubbard squash $1.25 to $1.50, homegrown bushels 40 to 50 cents.
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Ask Co operation in Enforcement of Illinois Commission Merchants Law
Springfield Oct 7 The Illinois Department of Agriculture urges fruit and vegetable growers to cooperate in enforcing the Commission Merchants Bonding Act. Bonds protect growers from losses when commission dealers fail to remit returns. Growers can verify bonded dealers by writing to the department. Director Stanard notes most commission firms are reputable but the act shields against incompetent or dishonest dealers.
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Many Vegetable and Fruit Shows Planned For North Dakota
North Dakota towns plan fall shows to highlight strong potato and corn crops. Cass County’s Casselton show October 13 to 15 headlines events. Arthur hosts October 6 and 7. Jamestown planned a vegetable show. Anamoose Commercial Club sponsored a September 28 display. Enderlin Soo Line station hosts a farm produce display.
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Juice Grapes Selling Lower in Grand Rapids Market
In Grand Rapids Michigan on October 7 juice grapes were weaker with Concords priced around 1.50 per bushel, White varieties near 2.50 per bushel, Delawares at 3.50 per bushel, two-quart baskets at 2.50 per dozen, and Bartlett pears near 2.50 per bushel as supply centered on Kieffers dAnjou Sheldons and Clairgeaus wholesaling at 12 per bushel.
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Minneapolis Market Notes Mixed Prices and Ample Supplies
Trading the fresh fruit and vegetable market in Minneapolis this week has been fair to good with ample supplies and no radical price changes. Notable reads include Duchess apples at 1 1.25 per basket and cranberries at 6.75 7 per half barrel, while vegetables show broad movement and steady demands across beets, beans, cabbage, celery, and onions. Weather has been cloudy and cool with occasional showers.
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Market Prices for Produce and Veggies Reported
Bunches and rutabagas sold at 1.25 dollars per cwt. Spinach brought 0.75 dollars per basket. Homegrown tomatoes sold for 0.70 dollars per half bushel.
Potatoes Dug Fast in Moorhead District as Frost Looms
North Dakota growers in the Red River Valley rush potato harvest using tractors for speed amid early frost threats. Farmers report excellent quality and above average yields with Ohio and Cobblers yielding 75 to 200 bushels per acre. Shipments have been heavy as digging accelerates toward a peak this week.
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JOWA NEWS NOTES VISITORS AND CALLS IN DES MOINE S
L V Mitchell of the Fruit Dispatch Company Burlington Ia was a Des Moines visitor last week. Fred Neabit of the C C Taft Company who had been ill for a week or ten days is back at his desk. Paul Lagomarcino of Davenport called on Des Moines traders last week. Jay Nichols of the Stacy Fruit Company Mason City also visited friends here.
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Phil Ward Weds Catheryn Buckley in Chicago Newsroom
Chicago October 7 The friends of Philip L Ward connected with The Packer in Chicago learn of his wedding Monday to Miss Catheryn Buckley of Chicago. Ward previously worked with The Packer in Kansas City and St Louis.
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