National League to push lower freight rates for produce
Washington to Atlanta meeting of the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors will seek a concerted drive to reduce freight and service charges on fresh fruits and vegetables. Five committees will study the transportation issue and report at the January 11 to 14, 1937 convention, with possible action through courts, the Interstate Commerce Commission, or Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D C
Atlanta
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors
National League Distributors
Pittsburgh
League
National League
Interstate Commerce Commision
Congress
National Congresa
National League Advisory Board
Interstate
Commerce
U.S. Apple Crop Prospects Fall Slightly in September
The October crop report shows the U S commercial apple crop at 65 608 000 bushels or 21 836 000 barrels, down 944 000 bushels from September. The 1935 forecast stands at 98 366 000 bushels, with declines in Illinois Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia Idaho and Washington, while Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Michigan Oregon and California show slight improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Idaho
Washington
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Oregon
California
South Atlantic
The Produce Packer promotional note in The Packer
A brief note announces a separate weekly newspaper The Produce Packer focused on market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and fur. A free sample copy is offered upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Produce Packer
Eges
National Apple Week drives interest nationwide
National Apple Week spans October 1 to November 6 with the International Apple Association led by secretary R G Phillips of Rochester New York. Railroads plan to feature apples in dining cars and stations while American Fruit Growers Inc Pittsburgh distributes colored posters to retailers. Industry groups urge wholesalers and jobbers to back the campaign to lift apple and overall fruit demand through health and taste messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Apple Association
R. G. Phillips
Rochester
N. Y
Phillipe
New Orleans
New England
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Pittsburgh
American Fruit Growers Inc
Worth While New Deal: Boyle Proposes Six Year Presidency
Professor James E. Boyle of Cornell urges a political platform with three planks: a six year presidential term with no reelection, civil service for government workers who cannot vote or engage in partisan politics, and taxation based on economic principles rather than political aims. The author endorses these ideas as sound reform to curb corruption and political expediency.
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James E. Boyle
Cornell University
Ithaca
Boyle
Apple exports from U S and Canada reach week total
The International Apple Association reports week ending October 10 saw 96 175 barrels and 324 663 boxes exported from the United States and Canada. Cumulative exports reach 253 967 barrels and 1 152 436 boxes, compared with 928 915 barrels and 1 449 23 boxes at the same date last year.
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Apple
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Association
Potato Crop Gains Again in September
Washington reports a 3 percent rise in the national potato harvest from September to October, with production up 10.3 million bushels to 322,263,000. Weather in September favored late-season growing areas, though Idaho suffered frosts killing vines mid month. Foreseeable frost halted northern growth by late September, with continued growth into October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Idaho
Coant
Secretary Phillips outlines Apple Week plans
Secretary R G Phillips of the International Apple Association issues a circular calling National Apple Week from October 31 to November 6. He urges industry effort and public benefit and notes railroad partners will feature apples in dining cars and station restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Association
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Government to Buy Surplus Grapefruit Surfaces in 1926 Plan
New York announces that price advances on grapefruit juice and No 2 cans stem from expected AAA Commodities Purchase Section buys of surplus grapefruit from the 1926 Florida Texas and Arizona crops. Government purchases at 46 cents a box are seen as stabilizing the citrus market for federal relief agencies. Special focus is on Texas and Arizona where large crops are foreseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
AAA
Florida
Texas
Arizona
Montclair Couple Wed At Home Ceremony
Miss Ruth Virginia Coe and Mr. Robert Morgan Moir wed last Friday in a bride’s home ceremony. Officiant Rev. Dr. Charles L. Gompf of Grace Church Newark performed the service attended by family. The couple plans a Bermuda honeymoon and will reside in Montclair New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Moir
Ruth Virginia Coe
New York
Sayers Coe
Harrison Street
East Orange
N. J
Robert Morgan Moir
Alex Moir
Montclair
Charles L. Gompf
Grace Church
Newark
Prospect Hill Country Day School
Hill's
Pottstown
Hunt School
Princeton
Merchants Refrigerating Company
Jersey City
United’ States
Varick Street
Bermuda
Florida Citrus Output Forecast by Bureau of Agricultural Economics
A government report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics estimates Florida’s 1936-43 crop at about 37.6 million boxes, with 21 million oranges and tangerines and 16.5 million grapefruit. The rise over last year is about 8 million boxes, led by grapefruit. The report notes good sizes and quality and earlier than normal fruit. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration will pay 46 cents per box for surplus grapefruit loaded in cars, with 31 cents to the grower and a tax-adjusted share to be paid by the shipper.
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Lakeland
Fla
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
H. A. Marke
Orlando
Florida
Parison
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Curia
Free Service For Growers And Shippers By The Packer
The Packer offers a free service department for subscribers to help growers and shippers. It invites inquiries about crops, quantities, shipping methods, markets, sales terms, and transportation problems. A national network of representatives can assist with marketing and problematic deals. Address: The Packer Free Service Department, Second and Delaware Sts, Kansas City, Mo.
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Packer
United States
Free Service Department
Second and
Delaware Sts
Kansas City
Texas Grapefruit Shipments Seen At 9 000 Cars
The 1936 37 grapefruit season in Texas opens lightly with movement expected to last about a week or ten days due to strict sugar and juice content rules. Industry leaders estimate total citrus shipments between 18 000 and 20 000 cars, but experts caution that grapefruit out of Texas may be nearer 9 000 to 10 000 cars.
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Harlingen
Tex
Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture
Rio Grande Valley
Packer
T. M. Melden
Texas Citrus Fruit Growers Exchange
J. L. Hall
Rio, Grande Valley Citrus Exchange
Tomato loadings light in southern California areas
California tomato shipments fluctuate across districts with Santa Maria and Brentwood showing light loads. Central coast shipments led by Santa Maria and Guadalupe declined to an estimated 18 to 20 cars daily for the rest of the season while Rome growers push into third pickings with smaller sizes.
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Ceeatal
Santa Maria
Brentwood
Los Angeles
California
Pointe
Guadalupe
Rome
Florida Commission Doubles Grapefruit Proration
Lakeland Fla Oct 16 Proration of grapefruit shipments from Florida was practically doubled for next week by the Florida Citrus Commission which recommended that approximately 00 cars should be permitted to go to market next week The commission delayed proration action on orange shipments because heavy rains throughout the state are delaying maturity and picking operations Citrus men do not believe that orange shipments will become excessive for a while even though 400 cars were expected to go out this week The commission continued its order prohibiting shipments of third grade grapefruit.
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Lakeland
Fla
Florida
Florida Citrus Commission
Commission
Florida reports record fall tomato acreage
Orlando Fla Oct 16 Florida has planted the largest fall crop of tomatoes on record totaling near 5 500 acres with more than 2 000 in St Lucie 1 200 in Lee 700 to 800 in Pineland Dade 500 in Manatee and 400 in Collier The crop appears good and picking is expected to start in a limited way late in October.
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Orlando
Fla
Florida
Department of Agriculture
St. Lucie County
Lee ‘County
Dade County
Manatee
Collier
California Navel Oranges Expected to Start Nov 1
Los Angeles reports the California citrus industry gearing up for the Navel orange season around November 1. About 1,500 cars of Valencias to ship after this week, with 300 cars interstate prorated and 175 intrastate for the week beginning October 18. Navels to begin in early November. central California has 8,500 to 9,000 cars ready, fruit two sizes smaller but improving, and red lands Highlands Navyers likely to move after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Redlands-Highlands
Easier Salinas Lettuce Market Shifts With Higher Shipments
Salinas and Watsonville faced heavier shipments and a looser market this week with lower prices. Packing sheds reopened amid ongoing strike tensions, police dispersed protesters with tear gas, and carlot prices ranged from 1.50 to 2.00, reflecting mostly ordinary quality across 875 cars shipped in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinas
Salinas- Watsonville
Salinas Valley Ice Company
Carent
California
Market News Service
Los Angeles
Sacramento
New York Onion Growers Reject Marketing Pact
A conference of central and western New York onion growers with a Federal Department of Agriculture representative in Onondaga County discussed surplus handling. Attendees concluded they should not enter any marketing agreement, noting prices are already low and no workable solution emerged. Discussions touched on potential government purchases for relief, but growers warned this would favor large current buyers and hinder usual distribution channels.
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Canastota
N. Y
New York
Federal’ Department of’ Agriculture
Onondaga County
Farm Bureau
Extension Service Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Federal Department
Orange County
Maritime Strike Threat Looms on Pacific Coast
San Francisco reports a second truce between maritime workers and ship owners may extend shipping through October 28. No permanent settlement reached, and unions called a vote on a coastwide waterfront strike starting midnight October 21.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Record onion crop forecast 1936 shows 18 percent rise
Washington reports October 1 Department of Agriculture forecast that late state onions will total 11,964,000 sacks of 100 pounds, up 18 percent from 1935 and above the five year average. Improved conditions across Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa boost prospects. Bermuda onions lead with 78 percent higher yield though 28 percent remain unharvested and prices fall below last year and the five year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Colorado
Westjee
Washington State Apple Advertising Proves a Success
Wenatchee dispatch reports strong and broad response to the Washington State Apples campaign. About 80 thousand display pieces shipped to retailers nationwide with 48 971 pieces by the eastern lithographer and 30 000 by the First National Bank building. More than 14 000 telegrams sent to retail dealers across the country, indicating direct market impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Wash
Washington State Apples, Inc
First National Bank
Chase
Providence Receiver Appoints Temporary Head for M Shore Co
M Shore Company Inc of Providence placed in hands of a temporary receiver by Superior Court Judge Philip Joslin after Leo Sherman petitioned. Receiver bond set at 1000 dollars. hearing on permanent receiver scheduled for October 20. Creditors claim several thousand dollars as company ceases operations and attempts to pay debts. Boston reports creditors meeting held to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Shore Company, Inc
Providence
Bersnard Abedan
M. Shore Company Inc
Philip c. Joslin
Superior Court
Leo Sherman
J Corporation
Lis
Boston
Itora
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U.S
Phillips
Bureau
Onion
Department, of Agriculture
Central States
Are
Aizes
Orleans
Genesee
Niagara
Washington State
Gener. Bor
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