Nation reports broad potato crop rise for season
Washington September 17. The Department of Agriculture places the 1 September potato crop at 403,393,000 bushels, up 22 percent from 1986 and 8 percent above average. Blight in northern Maine eased after August heat, while other regions faced drought, leaf hoppers, and frost impacts. Maine Wisconsin and Colorado show declines from August 1 indications as irrigation limits crop growth. Continued progress elsewhere keeps overall prospects favorable, with a note of ongoing regional variation.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Maine
North Central
Midwestern
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Wisconsin
Colorado
San Luis Valley
Our American Tapeworm and the Federal Government
A critical essay likens the federal government to a tapeworm feeding on the nation’s wealth. It argues spending exceeds income, praises efficiency but condemns bloated bureaucracies, and calls for a political purge at the polls to curb taxes and waste. It cautions about the danger of sustained public debt and urges voters to act.
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United States Treasury
Coolidge
Germany
Russia
Cabbage Crop Forecast Shows Sharp Rise From Last Year
The Department of Agriculture predicts a much larger cabbage crop in 1937 with domestic type totaling 345 300 tons versus 252 900 last year and 292 600 five year average. Danish or storage cabbage stands at 310 900 tons, up from 266 900 last year and 279 000 five year average. Total both types reached 656 200 tons, up from 519 000. Hot dry weather and insect infestation threaten prospects in northern states though normal weather could improve the balance.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Idaho Potato Crop Seen At 33 000 To 36 000 Cars
Idaho Falls Idaho September 17 The Idaho potato harvest is estimated by shippers at 33 000 to 36 000 cars with some forecasts as low as 30 000 and as high as 40 000. Acreage rose to 119 000 acres from 106 000 last year while growing conditions have been favorable. Early Triumph Cobblers and Early Russets lagged last year, but the Russet late crop, making over 90 percent of the total, is seen yielding above normal with many No 1 grades expected.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Apple Exports Report For Week Ended Sept 11
Exports of apples from the United States and Canada for the week ending September 11 totaled 51 332 barrels and 39 873 boxes. To date exports reach 120 343 barrels and 299 049 boxes, compared with 16 673 barrels and 528 929 boxes at the same date last year.
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Apple
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Association
Produce Packer featured weekly market news and samples
The Produce Packer edition explains its focus on marketing and trade news for shippers and distributors of fruits vegetables eggs poultry butter hides wool and fur. A free sample copy is offered on request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Eges
Large and Fine Quality Potato Crop in Maine
Harvesting of the 1987 potato crop in Aroostook County began as weather remained favorable. Growers report Cobblers yielding well with excellent quality, while Mountains may fall short of government estimates. Continued on Page 11.
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Presque Isle
Aroostook
County
Maximum Price Plan on Lettuce Gains Approval
Salinas California Sept 17 Increasing approval and support of the maximum price program adopted by shippers in the Salinas Watsonville district was evident this week with shippers backing the plan and buyers noting its success. The program has brought market stability and buyer confidence not seen in past periods while remaining simple in operation as the Grower Shipper Vegetable Association collects data each morning.
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Salinas
Calif
Salinas-Watsonville
Maine products to be advertised widely this year
Augusta Maine Sept 17 The opening of Maine s big products advertising and merchandising campaign will be inaugurated by a radio program over 15 stations from Bangor to Chicago featuring Marjorie Mills Boston cookery expert The broadcast will be heard on the Yankee network 145 pm and Mutual stations 115 120 pm for 13 weeks Miss Mills will teach the goodness of Maine products and how to prepare and serve them Stations listed include Boston Providence Bridgeport Hartford Worcester
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Augusta
Maine
Bangor
Chicago
Mar Rjorie Mills
Boston
Yankee
Mutual Broadcasting Company
Miss Mills
Providence
Bridgeport
Hartford
Worces
National Apple Week Dates Set for October 30 to November 6
Rochester N Y Sept 17 The official dates for National Apple Week this year run from Saturday October 30 to Saturday November 6 inclusive. RK G Phillips secretary of the International Apple Association notes some confusion about the dates and clarifies the schedule.
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Rochester
N. Y
RK. G. Phillips
International Apple Association
Phillips
Louisiana Fall Vegetable Deals Opening
Cincinnati reports resolution that the Louisiana shallot and fall vegetable deal is nearly ready to open. First shallots will go into market, followed by straight and mixed carloads to meet northern demand. Normal quality expected with shipping points including New Orleans Kenner St Rose La Place Lutcher and others shipping roots and some leaf vegetables with occasional beans.
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Cincinnati
Louisiana
New Orleans
Kenner
St. Rose
la Place
Lutcher
St. James
Ponchatoula
Belmont
Houma
Raceland
Donalsonville
Thibodaux
Vacherle
Gonzales
Canada potato crop shows larger yield prospects this year
Special to The Packer reports August 31 condition of the Canadian potato crop at 90 percent of long term yield per acre, down from 92 in July and 77 in August 1936. Acreage rose slightly. Maritime provinces bore larger declines due to dry heat and frost injury in New Brunswick. Final yield may be somewhat less than preliminary figures indicate.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion ‘Bureau of Statistics
Maritime Provinces
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Apple crop forecast rises in Sept 1 USDA report
The USDA indicates prospective U S apple production for 1937 will be slightly higher than the Sept 1 estimate. Total production is placed at 204,319,000 bushels, above 1936’s 117,506,000 bushels and above the five year average of 164,355,000. August growing conditions were generally favorable in key apple areas, though some north central states faced heat and drought slowing growth.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
North Central Group
Heavy Wind Damages Nova Scotia Apple Crop
New York reports gales along the northeast Atlantic coast deal heavy blows to Nova Scotia apples. Two wind storms on September 12 and 14 cut 7 percent then 25 to 30 percent from the Annapolis valley crop. Export prospects shrink from 2,000,000 barrels to about 1,500,000 barrels amid expected 10 percent growth in remaining fruit. by-products and domestic markets will absorb windfalls under advisory council supervision. The Annapolis valley, a major export area, faces bruising and uncertain harvest outcomes at picking time.
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New York
Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Packer
Frank J. Burns
Kentville
Advisory Council
Annapolis Valley
British Isles
Year for quality offerings in staple vegetables
Chicago reports indicate a plentiful fall harvest of staple crops led by a larger potato crop than last year. Cabbage onions and sweet potatoes are expected to meet or exceed normal yields with good quality, supporting steady consumer demand through fall and winter while growers push for price levels that reward quality.
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Chicago
Packer
Fine Potato Crop in Red River Valley Flourishes
Harvesting of high quality potato crops continues across the Red River valley with Triumphs nearing completion and most stock stored or under cover. Frosts from Ada north killed vines, prompting growers to push digging and storage as shipments remain light until storages fill. Continuous campaign for Triumphs Cobbler and Ohio digs remains active amid strong yields for the season.
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Ada North
Grafton
N. D
Red River Valley
Minneapolis
Ada
Triumph
Late onion crop shows 18 percent drop from last year
Government estimate places this year’s late onion harvest at 10,235,000 sacks of 100 pounds, down 18 percent from 11,734,000 sacks in 1936 but 7 percent above the five year average of 9,609,000. Poor weather cuts yields in eastern central states with decay in Indiana and Michigan. yet western states report large, good quality yields in Washington Oregon and California.
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Washington, D. C
Indiana
Michigan
Connecticut Valley
Massachusetts
Washington
Oregon
California
Colorado
Colorado Has Normal Crop Of Potatoes
Monte Vista Colorado September 17 Colorado should have a normal potato crop this season despite hot dry August weather. The Agriculture Department cut its September 1 production estimate 2 120 000 bushels from August 1. Main shrinkage hit the San Luis valley with projected carrot shipments varying 7 000 to 9 000 cars. With improved conditions the past two weeks shippers expect about 8 000 cars from the valley this year. The seasonal movement will be heavy as lower prices spur truck volume. Last season Colorado shipped 15 614 cars of potatoes, primarily from the San Luis valley where 9 618 cars were shipped. Northern Colorado shipped about 3 200 cars. Continued on Page 20.
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Monte Vista
Colo
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
San Juis Valley
San Luis Valley
Pear storage figures show higher Bartlett totals this year
Pear Storage Holdings in Washington reports September 1 stocks with 396000 boxes of Bartlett pears up from 325000 last year, 2925000 loose boxes versus 1896000, 259000 boxes of other varieties down from 523000, and 40000 bushel baskets versus 56000 previously.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
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Movisp
Ravin
Pear Storage Holdings
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