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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1936
Page
2
Grana Rapids Mich October 16 Official estimates of the Michigan potato crop have been revised upward. The Packer potato edition indicates the crop would reach about 28 000 000 to 30 900 000 bushels if killing frosts occur after October 1, with potential near 26 000 000 if frost comes early.
Frosts hit sections of the tuber belt in October while others saw growth continue into September. November production is expected higher, with some blight on late potatoes but limited losses. Wet ground slows digging, forcing forked harvests in low ground. Quality remains strong under U S Fancy grades. many small tubers noted, likely saved for seed next year.
W H Hall senior marketing specialist with the Market News Service of the U S Department of Agriculture in Chicago died at his home in Maywood after a long illness. He was 52. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 p m in Maywood. Survived by widow two daughters and a son. A B Farlinger now in charge of the Chicago office with eight years in the department.
Beulah Michigan reports the apple harvest is far advanced and the lightest in years. The Michigan Cherry Packing Corporation, which processed 100000 bushels last year, has secured only half that amount this season.
Vendors and executives from across the U S and Canada visit South Water Market Chicago this week. Attendees include B G Mahaffey of Mahaffey Commission Company en route to Atlanta for a Southern Freight Association hearing and James W Stevens of Stevens Brothers Baltimore visiting Chicago.
With harvest nearly complete, Michigan peppermint and spearmint oil output is barely half of 1935. Much acreage was abandoned due to winter killing, spring frosts, and drought, as reported from Grand Rapids on October 16.
Traverse City Michigan October 16 The late potato harvest has begun and growers report yields are not as large as expected with many undersized potatoes in the hills farmers believe drought after late August rains affected the crop.
Chicago notices the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association will hold daily sessions from 9:30 to 1:00 at the Stevens hotel January 14 to 16 1937 with afternoons free for business. The format shifts to shorter sessions to boost attendance and allow delegates time to meet trade contacts. Ladies’ features are planned to attract attendees.
Prof. O. Ulrey of Michigan State College and 15 marketing students visited Detroit Union Produce Terminal to study handling of fruits and vegetables. They examined terminal layout rules, organizations, and product flow, and also toured Central Produce Terminal municipal markets Harbor Terminals Inc and cold storage packing plants.
Trading on the local potato market was quiet with weak tone amid moderate offerings. No. 1 Idahos quoted 2.22 to 2.40, Commercials 2.10, other varieties 1.85 to 2.40. onions steady with ample receipts, 50-pound bags 85 to 90 cents, whites 75 cents to $1.20. cabbages steady, arrivals sufficient, crates prices 50 cents to $1.16. In TonIa county bean losses projected from six weeks of rains.
Idaho Falls reports continued strong movement of potatoes with shipments reaching 7,000 cars and a broad distribution via Kansas City and Omaha gateways. Upper valley harvests, storage, and improved quality amid favorable conditions contrast with looming weather threats and expectations of firmer prices as rigging completes.
Michigan to stress table stock potatoes across four regional shows in Iron River Kalkaska Mayville and Detroit. Prof H C Moore of Michigan State College notes prize exhibits will compete at Detroit and regional events sponsor a premier potato growers contest. Each regional show will elect a potato queen to compete at the Detroit state exhibit.
Washington date reports on October 1 conditions show a pecan drop of 33,645,000 pounds with Georgia and Alabama improving since September 1 while Arkansas and Louisiana decline. Other states little changed. the 1936 crop is the smallest since 1922 at 38,645,000 pounds versus 96,840,000 in 1935 and the 1928-32 average of 59,983,000.
Washington Oct 16 The United States Department of Agriculture reports a heavy outbreak of cotton moths in the south threatening cereals and cotton crops. Adults devastate crops while larvae menace cotton. The moths do not pose a major fruit pest and perish as temperatures fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, limiting their spread northward each autumn.
Detroit reports 1683 cars of fresh fruit and vegetables unloaded in September, 325 more than September 1935 and 444 more than September 1934. January through September total 21215 cars, up 1283 from 1935 and 264 from 1934.
Commodity Exchange Administration announces Regulation A under the Commodity Exchange Act guiding the execution of simultaneous buying and selling orders from different principals within the same firm. The rule requires open competitive offer in trading pits, clear descriptive records, permanent market records, and limits broker interest, aiming to prevent office matching and ensure a fair, open market.
George Bredesen assistant secretary of the Market Service Association said a court order will allow another 3 percent dividend from Commerce Trust and Savings Bank. The deputy receiver reports the bank has now paid 75 percent to depositors, with payment expected in about ten days.
The Ahlquist Produce Company in Buhl Idaho reports it is now shipping Russet potatoes and will remain active through the season. The firm runs two large grading plants and warehouses in Buhl and Wendell with all sizes and grades prepared for straight or mixed car shipments.
Staunton Va Oct 16 The Horticultural Societies of Virginia and West Virginia dispatch W S Campfield secretary on a market survey tour through Atlanta Birmingham Meridian Hattiesburg New Orleans Baton Rouge Natchez Jackson Memphis Chattanooga Nashville Louisville to study apple markets. He visited 64 markets so far gathering rate maps window stickers storage dealer lists and trade preferences while sharing freight and dealer sources. no sales are made.
Grand Rapids reports rains in late August and September added to the Michigan peach crop, with experts revising the 1936 harvest to about 1,334,000 bushels. Falls in apples show 6,336,000 bushels forecast, while pears near completion at 721,900 bushels. market activity and regional estimates suggest further revisions may follow.
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