Warren Potato Funds for Enforcement Benched
Secretary Wallace said he will not enforce the Warren Potato Act without funds and may seek amendments or repeal. A hearing is set for October 3 on potato program options under Title 1, including national allotments and producer payments. Canastota, New York and Red River Valley reports note potential shifts in production and demand, with Maine and New York facing price and overproduction pressures amid varied weather and policy effects.
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Canastota
AAA
A. G. Waldo
New York State Vegetable Association
Maine
Farm ‘Credit Administration
Late Cabbage Crop Outlook For The Season
The Packer reports indicate a fairly average late cabbage crop this fall, not as large as last year. New York and Wisconsin show under and near normal prospects, Colorado and Minnesota fair, Michigan slightly lower. Government September crop forecast says late domestic 351,600 tons, Danish 286,600 tons, with five year averages near 271,800 and 271,800 tons respectively.
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New York
Wisconsin
Colorado
Minnesota
Michigan
Conference in Rate Matters
A Virginia shippers conference will meet in Richmond late this week to discuss joining the far southern states in pushing lower freight rates on perishables and other commodities. Large attendance from shippers and traffic officials is expected.
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New York
Virginia
Richmond
Steamship Link to Port Isabel Texas Debated
The opening of a steamship line between New York and Port Isabel Texas is under renewed discussion. A charter plan proposes two air conditioned ships to haul fruits and vegetables from the lower Rio Grande during the citrus season. Local interest exists but doubts persist without regular schedules and modern refrigerated vessels. Kansas City reports L Wagner of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association visited for January convention planning.
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Atlantic
Port Isabel
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Port Seabel
Kansas City
W. L. Wagner
Western Fruit Jobbers Association
Chicago
Texas Grapefruit Deal Opens October First
Harlingen Tex September 20 Texas Grapefruit will not move to market until Tuesday October 1 unless regulations change and this is not expected by most shippers. Prominent operators have protested against shipping immature fruit and amendments raise juice and sugar content. early Texas grapefruit will be later than usual but should gain consumer approval. Growers conduct unofficial tests while official tests from the State Department of Agriculture are not expected.
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Harlingen
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Texas
State Department of Agriculture
West Texas Produce Buys Central Fruit and Vegetable Co
Fort Worth based West Texas Produce Company acquires controlling stake in Central Fruit and Vegetable Co of Dallas. Capital stock to rise from 1500 to 10000. officers named Manuel Hoppenstein president Morris Mosesman vice president Morris Lipschitz secretary treasurer. Joe and Eli Mosesman tied to former Southern Produce business remain verbally influential though not officers.
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Central Fruit and Vegetable Company
West Texas Produce Company, Inc
Fort Worth
Sam Lipschitz
Austin
Manuel Hoppenstein
Morris Mosesman
Morris Lipschitz
Joe
Eli Mosesman
Southern Produce Company
Potato Outlook Fairly Good in Red River Valley
Starf correspondence reports Minnesota potato crops vary by district. Southern Hollandale suffers drought with disappointing yields. peat lands near Moorhead and north of the area show good prospects if growing weather continues. sand lands expect smaller yields despite increased acreage. Red River valley areas like Moorhead and East Grand Forks show good quality and yield, with potential improvements if frost-free time extends.
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Minnesota
Hollandale
Here
Duluth
Red River Valley
Moorhead
East Grand Forks
Climax
Kenedy and
Bronson
The Maine Potato Situation in Aroostook County
Presque Isle Maine September 20 special to The Packer. The piece reflects on Aroostook as the world’s potato hub, praising soil, yield and tradition, yet lamenting financial pressures and mortgage burdens that threaten growers. It notes 350 bushels per acre average last year and Maine supplying a large share of US potatoes, while warning of looming hardship for farmers.
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Virginia
Joseph Houston
Julius Caesar
United States
Citrus Licensing Hearing Delayed to Early October
The planned public hearing on the California Arizona Citrus Marketing Agreement and license has been postponed from September 30 to a date during the week of October 7. AAA officials in Los Angeles say discussions with growers and shippers on a new agreement are not yet ready. California Fruit Growers Exchange declined to join a committee meeting with Mutual Orange Distributors and independent shippers, signaling potential tensions in the talks.
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Arizona
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Mutual Orange
Florida citrus commission meets in Lakeland on Monday
The Florida Citrus Commission, appointed by Governor Shultz, held its first official meeting in Lakeland to refine the organization and assess industry needs. It authorized the release and movement of all undergrade fruit picked up to Monday night, instructing Agriculture Commissioner Nathan Mayo to allow shipment without labeling such fruit as culls. The commission, via L P Kirkland of Saco, urged growers and shippers not to rush fruit to market.
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Florida Citrus Commission
Shultz
Florida
Nathan Mayo
U. S
Witte Leaves Alexander Marketing to Form Louis & Witte Co
Louis S. Witte, long secretary-manager of the Alexander Marketing Company in San Benito Texas, resigns to organize Louis & Witte Company Inc. The Alexander property including cold storage and packing plant is leased to the new firm, which will run storage and a full fruits and vegetables line as shippers and brokers. Additional facilities planned in South Texas. Minneapolis reports Nash-Finch confirms the San Benito warehouse is leased to Witte and the firm’s jobbing business there sold to him.
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San Benito
Tex
Louis S. Witte
Alexander Marketing Company
Louis & Witte Company,Inc
Witte
Texas
United States
Canada
Minneapolis
Finch
Nash-Finch Company
L. S. Witte
Storage Men to Meet in San Antonio at Hotel Gunter
Storage men of the Southwestern Cold Storage Association gather for their annual meeting at the Hotel Gunter in San Antonio Texas. The event runs Friday and Saturday September 20 and 21 with sessions likely covering industry issues and member updates.
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San Antonio
Tex
Southwestern Cold Storage Association
Gunter
Letters on Potato Act Stir Debate Across Nation
Kansas City dispatch reports ongoing letters responding to the Warren Potato Act as debated in daily papers nationwide. Readers including J Fenn Smith of Smith Canastota Inc. attack and defend potato regulation, citing editorial biases, political motives, and constitutional concerns while predicting potential repeal votes and highlighting reactions from industry and press.
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Kansas City
Onion crop expected below normal in many districts
Growers and shippers report onions this year likely below average in most commercial districts with smaller sizes than normal. Drought in the Midwest last year affected yields, but some areas may show fair returns where crops failed in 1934. Continued note to page 28.
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Kansas _ City
Middle West
New Standard Lettuce Crates Enforced in California
California grows uniform crates for lettuce under a new law. Implemented this week in packing sheds, the standard sizes cover iced and dry packed lettuce with crate and half crate dimensions. Enforcement will be handled by the agricultural commissioner’s office.
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Los Angeles
California
Agricultural Commissioner’s Office
The Produce Packer advertising weekly trade news
The Produce Packer announces a separate weekly newspaper offering market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and fur. A free sample copy is mailed gladly upon request.
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