Record onion crop expected in Michigan farms
Grand Rapids reports a probable record Michigan onion harvest of about 2,948,000 bushels, surpassing 1930's 2,767,000. Acreage planted reaches 8,670. wide western and southwestern belts produce best yields while old belts suffer thrips damage. Rail shipping dominates, but truck movement rising. rate cuts on intrastate and some interstate routes reduce costs. Prices opening at 35 to 50 cents per 50 lb sack, with sentiment for better bids in October.
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Chicago Street Notes Fact Gathering in Active Trading Week
Chicago notes list visitors from Texas Florida and California and report on cranberries due Friday from Beaton Distributing. Traders gridley maxon inc Beaton and D Amore Brokerage Company all feature in the local market chatter with agents from Missouri Pacific and Florida Citrus Exchange among those visiting or traveling this week.
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Gridley, Maxon & Co., Inc
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Onion market improves slightly in demand and prices hold
Chicago on September 16 reports a modest uplift in demand for large fancy onions with prices steady. Smaller and medium stock move slowly while supplies remain moderate. regional yellow, white, red and homegrown onions sold in 50 and 60 pound lots at varied prices from 30 to 70 cents per unit.
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Red River Valley potato crop far below average
Minneapolis-St Paul reports the Red River Valley potato crop for the year will be light due to drought and grasshopper damage after July 4. Infestations stripped vines, reducing yields. some fields may yield under 40 bushels per acre with No. 2 stock. Shippers doubt government estimates and expect harvests not higher than last year, with late frosts possible and heavy on-farm storage anticipated.
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Shipping season outlook drifts lower in state districts
The article notes near historic failure in one section and predicts most districts will ship less than last year. Red River Valley growers may skip digging despite fair quality as market prices hold. Delayed harvest risks severe field frost and some plan to harvest for live stock feed, offering only top quality if prices rise.
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Oiled Fruit Tissue Aids Fruit Packing Methods
The Pioneer Paper Stock Company reports shredded oiled fruit tissue improves apple and pear packing by reducing scalding and bruising. The Myracol tissue, high in mineral oil, meets USDA and USP standards and is sold in cartons or 100 pound bales. The tissue also enhances display and sales appeal for fruit shipments.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Fairly Active Potato Market Report
Chicago reports a fairly active potato market for the week with steady northern stock and only slight weakness in Idaho Triumphs. Prices ranged Wisconsin Cobblers 75 80c Minnesota Early Ohios 72 75c Cobblers 75 80c Hollandale 80 85c Idaho Triumphs 96c to 1.06 and Russets at 1.50.
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Bean Jobbers in Merger Nation Michigan
The Michigan Hay and Grasp Dealers Association voted to merge with the Michigan Bean Jobbers Association after over 80 years of independent operation. New bean jobbers officers: President C H Runciman of Lowell, Secretary A E Walcott of Saginaw, Directors Herman Hennile Bay Port John N McFarland Alma and Guy Rowell Yale.
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Yale
Developing New Potato Strains in Far North North Dakota
Park River North Dakota September reports a high quality seed potato crop in the Far North region. Triumph Cobbler and Ohio seed potatoes yield well despite drought, with new strains tested by the Far North Potato Association and Regional Agricultural School. Katahdin shows drought resistance and strong yield potential. New seed plots and disease resistant stocks are developed for distribution to certified growers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Death of Carroll L Bragg broker in Chicago
Carroll L Bragg of the Carroll L Bragg Brokerage Company died suddenly Saturday after falling ill in a Roosevelt Road drug store. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM with interment in Arlington Cemetery. Bragg was a carrot broker active in the Chicago market for many years.
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Cabbage Prices Steady as Supplies Remain Ample in Chicago
Homegrown and nearby cabbage continued to meet local demand in Chicago on Sept 16. Markets held about steady with Wisconsin 60-pound crates quoted at 30 to 40 cents and homegrown 60-pound crates at 30 to 40 cents.
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Second Freight Conference to Meet in Battle Creek
Battle Creek Michigan hosts the second in a series of joint conferences between shippers and railroad officials on September 21 to discuss freight rates and transportation services. The initial session occurred two months earlier in Grand Rapids.
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