Larger Crop Of Waste Potatoes Than Last Year
Chicago reports indicate a bigger potato crop this season across major producing districts. While some areas show yield reductions, overall merchantable potatoes appear to be well above last year as digging begins. Efforts to withhold poor stock may boost consumption. Government estimates show gains in Minnesota New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin Ohio Michigan North Dakota and Colorado, with Maine displaying a smaller increase at 37,616,000 bushels.
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Fromrthern
Obrhead
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New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
North Dakota
Colorado
Red River Valley
Nebraska College
Maine
Michigan Onions Market Steady As Loadings Rise
Grand Rapids reports shippers loading Michigan onions in large volume with heavy deliveries at country loading points. Market holds steady on yellow varieties at 1.50 a bushel. Dealers at loading points are paying 2.50 to 3 a cwt.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ontario Turnips Crop Forecast From Canada Department
A statement from the Canadian Department of Agriculture says Ontario turnip growing conditions have been favorable and the crop is expected to slightly exceed last year's production.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian
Department of Agriculture
Ontario
California Citrus Fruit Crops Outlook Steady
Sacramento reports no change in orange outlook from last month at 93 percent of normal. Navels and Valencias remain favorable with a similar forecast. Lemons show a slight drop to 86 percent of normal, versus 65 last year and a ten year average of 78.
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Sacramento
Calif
Devastating hurricane hits Porto Rico and Florida crops
Incoming reports detail a sweeping storm from Porto Rico into Florida causing extensive crop losses. Grapefruit and citrus yields in Puerto Rico wiped out while Florida citrus losses reach about 1.76 to 2 million boxes. Lake Okeechobee area devastated with heavy vegetable damage and numerous fatalities reported.
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Florida
New York
New Smyrna
Miami
Georgia
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lake Okeechobee
Eavier
Bahama Islands
Palm Beach
Fort Pierce
California grape crop may not exceed sixty thousand cars
A California Vineyardists Association report warns Eastern trade buyers that the fresh grape crop will be limited to about 60,000 cars, with possible shipments not over 65,000. Weather has hit both white and black juice varieties, prompting a market call to readers to act quickly for juice grapes. The note cites New York dispatches and Santa Fe Railway president W. B. Story on crop conditions.
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New York
Kenneth Day
Sqobel & Day, Inc
Donald C. Conn
California Vineyardists Association
San Francisco
California
Boston
W. B. Story
Santa Fe Railroad
Winter's JsT Around the Bend By Jay Biden
A nostalgic verse captures autumn mood and appetite as summer fades. Familiar scents from kitchens revive memories of home and mother figures, hinting at cozy evenings and a renewed urge to store food for the coming season.
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Jay Biden
Light cabbage crop seen in nine states and Michigan
Government estimates for September 1 show a total late cabbage crop of 560 000 tons in nine states, down from 672 000 tons last year. Domestic cabbage totals fall to 262 600 tons while Danish production drops to 297 700 tons. New York and Minnesota see shifts, and Wisconsin reports strong yields.
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Chicago
New York State
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade Sample
A note describes The Produce Packer weekly show newspaper printed beside The Packer. It carries market and trade news on fruits vegetables eyes poultry butter hides wool furs and similar goods and offers free sample copies by mail upon request.
New Cold Storage Plant Opens in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on September 21 officials announced the General Storage Company plant, the final unit of the Pennsylvania Rail Road perishable freight terminal, is completed and in full operation. Built by the Pennsylvania Railroad and run by the General Cold Storage Company, it offers over 2,000,000 cubic feet of cooler and freezing space, under the direction of George L. Morrison, president of the General Cold Storage Company.
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General Cold Storage Company
Philadelphia Market Opens New Plant Led by Morrison Team
Morrison and a trained staff have organized departments and prepared a new Philadelphia plant that opened last week after a week of pre operations. Officers include John J. Tyler vice president Charles Denby Jr secretary and Gerald Rowan treasurer. Train movements from West and South in the adjacent railroad yard are available for immediate placement on the warehouse track with through rate storage and transit privileges offered for city trade passing through at a small car surcharge.
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Morrison
Ccompany
John J. Tyler
Charles Denby, Jr
Gerald Rowan
Potatoes Steady and Onions Weaker in California Markets
Northern California potato trading opened moderate and steady before demand strengthened through the week. Harvesting runs near normal in the north, lighter in the central district, with light out-of-state carload movement. San Francisco and Stockton quotes show firm long whites and Netted Gems. onions turn weaker with ample supplies and slow demand.
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San Francisco
California
Stockton
Washington
Idaho
Russell
Oregon
Fresno Fruit Packer Sought on Check Fraud Warrant
Fresno California September 21 L M Slroon fruit packer of 1521 College Avenue was the subject of a search on a warrant issued Monday for his arrest on charges of issuing 12 checks without sufficient funds totaling 300 dollars to laborers hired to pick fruit per the complaint
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Fresno Fruit Packer
Fresno
Calif
L. M. Slroon
College Avenue
Sweet potato crop outlook varied by region in 1928 estimates
Chicago reports the Agriculture Department's September 1 forecast shows the 1928 sweet potato crop about 12 310 000 bushels below 1927. Southern states marketing green stock while late fall conditions and moisture could alter final yield, with four Southwestern states seen down by 5 800 000 bushels and Georgia and North Carolina also lower than last year.
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Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi River
Georgia
North Carolina
Manager of Florida Clearing House to Be Selected September 26
Winter Haven Florida Sept 21 The executive board of the Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association held a short meeting here Thursday. The selection of a manager was deferred until an executive meeting here September 26. A meeting of shipper members will be held September 25 to outline shipping policy. The Clearing House will cooperate with Inspection officials regarding storm dropped fruit.
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Winter’ Haven
Fla
Florida Citrus Growers’ Clearing House Association
Clearing House
Stronger Lettuce Market in California Districts
Salinas California September 21 Lettuce markets in the Salinas and Watsonville districts were stronger this week with higher prices. Shipments rose to about 60 cars daily and quality improved. Dealers report stock moving around 3 dollars cash and 3.25 to 3.35 for good stock on rollers. Shipments are expected to rise daily in the coming weeks.
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Salinas
Calif
Watsonville
Matz Settles With Southern Melon Shippers in Joint-Account Case
In Cleveland on September 21 two large Southern watermelon shippers reached cash settlements with M. F. Matz after investigating joint account deals. Neal of Christian & Neal, McIntosh, Fla., said his firm shipped 25 cars to Matz on a joint basis, losing about 1500 dollars. Matz admitted turning most cars over to a three way partnership with William Levie and Louis Jacobson, reporting a joint loss around 3000 dollars split with Christian & Neal, while the partner firm profited.
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M. F. Matz
Matz
J. B. Neal
Christian & Neal, McIntosh
Florida
William Levie
Louis Jacobson
Christian & Neal
Porto Rico Citrus Crop Losses Estimated at 68 Million
Porto Rico damage from the recent hurricane reaches an estimated 68 million dollars with crops and utilities hit hardest. Coffee and sugar crops lead losses at 10 to 20 million each, citrus groves 5 million, tobacco 5 million, minor crops 5 million, plus 3 million for the Porto Rico Railway Light and Power Company and 2 million for communications infrastructure.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Onion production near records in Indiana and declines elsewhere
Latest USDA estimates show Indiana yielding 2,468,000 bushels of onions as of September 1, with 1927 output at 2,738,000 bushels. National trends show declines in New York and Ohio. total 1928 output across 15 late states is pegged at 12,715,000 bushels versus 17,773,000 last year. The market could see a heavy field cleanup and potentially higher prices if supplies tighten.
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Indiana
United” States Department of Agriculture
New York State
Holly
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kenton
United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Apple Exports Rise for Week and Year Totals
New York reports the week ending September 15 saw United States and Canada exports of 78,834 barrels and 96,519 boxes of apples. Year to date exports reach 300,998 barrels and 671,898 boxes, up from last year’s 208,788 barrels and 398,903 boxes at the same date.
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New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Onions Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Cautious Optimism
Chicago onion trade notes a firmer undertone after a brief dip, with dealers split on the government outlook. Poor quality onions appear, buybacks and profits from early purchases support prices, while some soft spots may emerge in four weeks. Carlot prices range from 2.15 to 3.50 per cwt across varieties with light local supplies and steady demand.
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Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Utah
Idaho
Colorado
California
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