Minnesota Potato Growers Exchange to Reorganize
Minnesota trustees voted to fully reorganize the Potato Growers Exchange with the aim of operating efficiently by next summer. The 1924 marketing netted growers about 2.5 million dollars from 10,000 carloads, but earnings to members averaged less than 16 cents per bushel amid high overhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Potato Growers’ Exchange
Exchange
A. Packer
Minnesota Potato Growera’ Exchange
A. F. Kink
Moorhead
Maine
Sapio
Minnesota Exchange
Clay County
Minnesota
Otate
Atean
Breheny
Nash Fruit Houses
McRuer
K. C. Toronto
Ant
R. F. McWilliams
ER. C
Winni- At al
High colored apples sell well in Europe
New York reports strong demand for fancy high colored American apples in European markets while ordinary fruit moves slowly Prices realized were high amid the season’s heaviest offerings with Hudson River Wealthies selling at 6.19 to 6.91 per barrel and Jonathan varieties at 9.21 to 9.70 per barrel Prunes ranged from 1.70 to 2.06 dollars and pears and other fruits showed varied prices.
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New York
Liverpool
Hudson River
Virginia Yorks
Ben Davis
King Davids
California
Nash Brothers absorb Winnipeg fruit houses into parent company
Nash Brothers in Winnipeg plan to fold Bright-Emery Rogers Fruit Sterling Fruit and Dingle & Stewart into the parent company with Nash Simington as a branch. Head office remains at Calgary. If court action fails, the units will cease to exist as separate entities while not fully merging their operations. Similar consolidations are underway at other western Nash centers.
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Winnipeg
Can
Nash Brothers
Bright-Emery
Rogers Fruit Company
Sterling Fruit Company
Dingle & Stewart
Nash Simington Company, Ltd
Calgary
Alta
Mutual Brokers, Ltd
Haa
Nash
Lewis Duncan
California grape deal shows early shipments steady this week
Fresno reports seven days ending Sept 16 with 7,986 cars shipped, early North shipments lifting activity. Quality below average due to mold and rain damage in Napa Sonoma and Sacramento valleys. Trade expects a strong demand and possible price rises but buyers seek safe prices to move the crop.
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Fresno
Calif
Caliifornia Graps
Alicantes
Napa
Sonoma County
Sacramento Valley
Freang
Malagas
U. S
Perronie’s Wholesale Fruit House Closes in Louisville
Joseph Perronie of Louisville shut his wholesale fruit and vegetable business last week leaving creditors in the city and some out of town owed about 4500. Assets include two autos and store fixtures. He proposed a 15 cent on the dollar compromise, but terms were not yet accepted amid talks of bankruptcy. Perronie said a partner would finance a new venture and he planned to reopen soon.
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Louisville
Joseph Perronie
Perronie
Perroine
J B White Resigns From Federated
New York dispatch reports J B White resigns from Federated Fruit Growers Inc after long service as a leading sales executive. He joined Federated at its inception after time with North American Fruit Exchange and is said to may operate independently, currently supervising Maine potato sector while assessing future plans.
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New York
J. B.white
Federated Fruit & Vigetapte! _ Growers, Inc
White
Federated
North American Fruit Exchange
Maine
Apple Crop Outlook Dims in drought torn regions
In Springdale Arkansas and Cedar Gap Missouri reports on September 18 indicate the drought has slashed apple yields. Frisco Agent Russell cites rain and moisture improving remaining crops but forecasts show apples 40 to 80 percent below earlier estimates. Late tomatoes pastures and fall grains benefit from moisture.
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Springdale
Ark
Frisco
Russell
Neas
Offi
Tevlie
Cedar Gap
Ozarks
Potlash and Gardner claim they are broke
Dallas reports two truck peddlers Potlash and Gardner who fled Dallas with about five thousand dollars owed to local traders. Apprehended in Jacksonville, Fla, they claim to be flat broke and promise to pay when able. A $1,400 mortgage on their two Reo trucks complicates their case under Texas law.
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Dallas
Potlash
Gardner
Jacksonville
Fla
J. Nooney
J. Nooney & Co
Texas
Florida Citrus Crop Estimates For 1924-25
Orlando report shows Florida's 1924-25 citrus crop at 19,072,731 boxes, per Robert Taylor fruit and vegetable expert of Atlantic Coast Line railroad. Taylor estimates 1926-27 crop at about 17,000,000 boxes, roughly 2,000,000 under last year.
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Orlando
Fla
Florida
Robert Taylor
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
The Produce Packer free sample offer
The Packer companion weekly The Produce Packer provides market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
New York Orange Prices Recede From Gains Early In Week
New York orange prices faltered after early week gains as demand weakened and fruit size varied. California Valencia offerings showed quality improvement yet prices eased. Porto Rican grapefruit and oranges declined with heavy arrivals and mixed quality.
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New York
California
Best
Sicily
Verdells
New Orleans
Boston
New York Lettuce Market Shows Improvement
New York lettuce prices rose this week after shippers urged farmers to withhold shipments, cutting a prior glut. The market opened at 80 cents per crate and by midweek top stock reached about 1.26 dollars, with a stronger tone overall.
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New York
Fulton and
Oswego
New York State
B.J. O'Grady
Lt. Casazza
L. Casazza & Co
Jersey Sweet Potato Harvest Is Late
Swedesboro New Jersey reports a late harvest with shipments at half the normal pace. The September movement trails last year as 2,800 hampers shipped on September 12 compared with 5,900 a year earlier, while prices firmed to about $2 for top red soil packs. Storage plans begin late September with digging finishing by October 10, aided by rains and cooler weather improving transit and market sentiment.
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Swedesboro
N. J
New Jersey
Etemrot
Forecast Reduces Washington Apple Crop Size
Spokane Washington reports the September crop forecast shows a smaller state apple harvest. The commercial crop is put at 24,450,000 bushels, down from 26,604,000 in August and 26,? last year, with total apple production at 27,300,000 bushels. Potatoes are forecast at 7,171,000 bushels, below August and last year.
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Spokane
Wash
State of Washington
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Cantaloupe Market Steady In New York
New York market notes show a steady cantaloupe market after a brief active start to the week. Colorado Rocky Ford varieties led gains with Pink Meat types in higher demand, while Jersey Ford Hooks wind down as Maryland and Nevada offerings shape prices across crates, jumbos, and flats.
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New York
Colorado
Rocky Fords
Nevada
Maryland
Ford
Florida Citrus Crop May Fall Short Of Government Estimate
Florida citrus growers warn of an $8 to $10 million loss from overestimation of this season's crop by government agents. The preliminary U S Department of Agriculture figure pegs total fruit at 19 million boxes, while Florida Citrus Exchange reports not more than 15 million. Officials fear this discrepancy will depress markets. Exchange directors authorize measures to correct the report.
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Walstington
Florida
United States
Department of’ Agriculture
Tampa
Fla
Florida Citrus Exchange
Exchange
Exchange Board of Directors
Chicago Onion Market Steady to Firm This Week
Local dealers report a moderate to good trade on onions with the market holding steady to firm across classes. Supplies are light and inquiries strong locally and from outside jobbing points. Prices show California Yellow U B No 1 around 2.75 per cwt and white U B No 1 California at 3.50 with various regional quotes.
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Chicago
California
Indiana
Utah
U. B
Apple Exports for Season Rise in Rochester Week
Apple exports for the week ending September 12 reached 126 226 barrels and 78 690 boxes, per the International Apple Shippers Association, more than the 63 000 barrels and 2 666 boxes recorded the previous year. Cumulative exports total 236 984 barrels and 200 538 boxes, versus 111 668 barrels and 334 490 boxes at the same point last year.
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Apple
Rochester
International Apple Shippers' Association
Potato Prices High at Minnesota Shipping Points
Minnesota shipped potatoes in mid September with limited movement at several stations. Farmers delay digging, weather warmed, and demand absorbs most new crop. Minnesota and Red River Valley shipments range 96 to 183 cars per day with prices around 1.85 to 1.90 per bushel and strong market activity.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minesota
Sandiana
Minnesota
Wadena
Little Falls
Perham
Long Prairie
Red River Valley
Twin Cities
Twin City
Red River
Rains Aid the Apple Crop in New Jersey
In Glassboro New Jersey rain and cooler weather boost the late apple crop after a hot dry spell. Grimes and De Acious show good color and size, Winesaps promise a larger year, and several orchards escaped hail damage last spring aiding overall prospects.
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New Jersey
Glassboro
N. J
South Jersey
Grimes
Hall
Colorado Iceberg Lettuce Movement Nearing End in Two Weeks
Denver Colo Sept 18 Shipments of Colorado Mountain Iceberg lettuce are decreasing as the season nears its end. The movement is expected to last about two weeks longer with 2,163 cars shipped to date this season, versus 694 last year by the same point. Daily shipments now run about 25 cars, down from 76 two weeks ago, while quality remains described as the best ever grown in Colorado.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Apple Crop Estimates Compare With 1924
Washington Sept 18 The United States total apple crop shows production of 162 million barrels versus 179 million in 1924 The commercial crop stands at 20 394 000 barrels compared with 28 587 000 in 1924 An earlier error in last year s apple production was corrected in this revised Washington release.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Washington
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Europe
Nash Houses
Arly
North Weres
J. B. White
Potlash & Gardner
R. R
Steily
Jersey
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