Potatoes in Grand Rapids Show Price Dip as Farmers Busy
In Grand Rapids Michigan prices for Michigan potatoes sagged this week by a nickel or more per sack from last week's highs. U S No 1 tubers mostly $1.05 to 1.10 with some at 1.15 for 100 pounds. Demand supported by ripening Chippewas Katahdins and Yellow Globes while many fields remain unready for digging and growers haul less to market. Storage movement remains heavy as growers reject current bids.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Iinto
Best Celery Bleaching Method from Iowa State Expert
Ames Iowa September 28 Celery bleaching can be done by placing a 16 inch board on each side of the row and tying at the top. After ten days the plants bleach and boards move downward as harvest continues. After October 1 mound soil around plants and cover with barn bedding to prevent frost. Celery can stay in the garden until after Thanksgiving with proper mounding or stored in basement storage. Water roots but avoid wetting leaves and stalks.
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Ames
C. V. Holsinger
Iowa State College
Local grower wins gold medal for seedling cherry in Missouri show
Charlevoix Michigan seedling cherry entered by Claude Fairman won a gold medal and $100 at the Summer New Fruits Show in Louisiana Missouri. He plans to enter a seedling apple and a seedling pear at the Winter New Fruits Show in Game Place November 10 to 12.
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Charlevoix
Mich
Claude Fairman
Louisiana
Michigan fruit crop conditions report details losses and gains
Ample rains and higher August temperatures aided sizing of apples and pears and grape maturation potential before frosts, but cracking and brown rot reduced peaches and plums. Total Michigan fruit tonnage is the smallest in years, with apples at 7.26 million bushels and grapes about 15,400 tons.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Co-operative Crop
Michigan
Barnesville Potato Picking Contest to Grow Next Year
The first national potato picking contest held at Labor Day in Barnesville Minnesota is planned as an annual event. City officials expect broader popularity than the corn picking contest and anticipate a nationwide radio hookup. Louis Ernst of Baker Minnesota won this year with over 1,100 pounds in 30 minutes.
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Barnesville
Minn
Louis Ernst
Baker
Red River Valley
Moorhead
Rural Electrification Plan Aids Michigan Farmers
Fruit and potato growers in north western Michigan will gain electric service as Cherryland Co operative Electric Company forms to supply power in Grand Traverse Leelanau Wexford and Manistee counties. Rural Electrification Administration approves 372000 dollars in federal funds for building 302 miles of lines this week.
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Traverse City
Mich
Michigan
Cherryland Co-operative Electric Company
Grand Traverse
Leelanau
Wexford
Manistee
Rural Electrification Administration of
Washington
Slightly Better Green Vegetable Trade In Chicago
A Chicago market report notes a modest lift in green vegetables due to cooler weather. Beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, peas and peppers show varied demand and ample or steady supplies with mixed prices across Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, California, Idaho and other growing regions.
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Chicago
Washington
California
Nois
Colorado
Idaho
Michigan
Illinois
Endive
Indiana
Ohio
Ilinois
Utah
Sgt
Epinach
Nancy Halls
Tennessee
Iowa
Louisiana
New Jersey
Virginia
New York
Wisconsin
Federal inspection gains in Michigan fruit and veg
Grand Rapids Michigan September 23 The federal state inspection service advances a new record pace in fruit and vegetable checks About 1000 carloads of potatoes to be inspected by month end A total of 508 carloads of potatoes inspected by September 15 Onion inspections rise as shipments grow A total of 69 carloads certified by mid September Inspections of onions are voluntary while potatoes remain compulsory Inspectors have also examined apples pears celery and tomatoes Despite the defeat of the potato marketing agreement compulsory potato inspection begun a year ago under the 1937 pact continues All tubers moving in intrastate or interstate commerce except direct producer to dealer sales fall under federal state inspection
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Onion market firmer in Chicago as arrivals rise
The onion market in Chicago remained firmer this week with moderately plentiful arrivals and active demand. Idaho whites in 50 pound sacks sold at 1.26, western Spanish 0.80 to 1.15, homegrown and midwestern yellows 0.25 to 0.60, midwestern Globes 0.65 to 0.85, and homegrown pickling onions 0.25 to 0.35 per pound.
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Chicago
Idaho
Cabbage Market Bears Little Change This Week
Cabbage offerings were ample while inquiry remained light with the market easing. Brown and nearby white cabbage sold at 85 60c per crate, red cabbage 25 3bc per bushel, Savoy 25 80c per bushel, Wisconsin 90 pound sacks 50 65c and crates 76 to 90 pounds at 560 60c.
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Chicago
Savoy
Wisconsin
W L Wagner on Freight Rates and Carload Rules
Chicago Sept 23 William L Wagner secretary of the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association comments on Docket 4601 eastbound freight rates and the mixed carload rule for vegetables. He notes tariffs were suspended then cancelled hearings. asserts prevailing rates plus 5 percent increase will continue for a year. He explains the mixed carload rule and railroad approval to aggregate weights for commodities with same minimums. He urges balancing supply and demand through voluntary agreements and consumer education to preserve soundness and independence of producing and distributive industries.
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Chicago
William L. Wagner
United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association
Pacific Coast Terminal
Quinlan proposes roof for Grand Rapids fruit market
James C. Quinlan a member of the Grand Rapids city commission calls for using salvaged lumber and WPA labor to roof the uncovered fruit growers section of the Grand Rapids wholesale market. He suggests financing the project from the market's income and rental funds to speed rain protection for fruit buyers and sellers.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
James C. Quinlan
Public Service Department
Commission Merchants
Quinlan
Atalla
Joe Becker Visits Chicago On Western Packing Plans
Joe Becker general manager of the Associated Marketing Company Sacramento Calif spent several days in Chicago this week while tying eastern market connections for western deals. He said the firm plans to farm about 2000 acres of vegetables in northern California and Oregon next season including peas lettuce broccoli lima beans carrots and asparagus to be packed and shipped under his supervision.
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Joe Becker
Chicago
Associated Marketing Company
Sacramento
Calif
Becker
California
Oregon
Michigan Growers Urged to Spray for Late Blight Control
Michigan potato growers were urged to spray Bordeaux mixture to combat late blight as conditions favor an outbreak. Prof. H C Moore of Michigan State College led demonstrations noting ample moisture and favorable temperatures for blight this season. Over 4 000 farmers attended, with grading and digging contests highlighting handling from field to market.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
H. C. Moore
Michigan State College
Moore
Bordeaux
State Department of Agriculture
Smith Hughes High
Roy Blackburn
Cedar Springs
Arthur Bell
A D. Edgar
Washington
United States Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
Committees Named for Canadian Fruit Convention
Winnipeg announces committees for the Canadian Fruit Wholesalers Association annual convention to be held January 10 to 12, 1939. Ken Ross of Winnipeg is general chairman with J. K. Johnston as secretary, district chairs include W. J. Wilde and M. V. McGuire, and local panels cover hotel reservations advertising entertainment transportation and publicity with noted leaders from Winnipeg Vancouver Calgary Toronto Montreal Halifax and Saint John. The event plans indicate broad regional involvement and organizational roles.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Canadian Fruit Wholesalers Association
Ken Ross
J. K. Johnston
W. J. Wilde
W. J. Lesage
Vancouver
M. V. McGuire
Vernon
C. F. Hatfield
Calgary
Harvey Harrison
Edmonton
A. E.tomlinson
Saskatoon
Toronto
Ont
Thos
Birgs
Montreal
C. Leonard
Saint John
N. B
H. Gorham
Halifax
J. B. Dickey
Entertainment
J. H.stipp
A. Coburn
J. Cran
L. Rosen
T. Moore
Transportation
West
E. Mercer
G. Grant
Hast
T. Birns
T. M. Kidd
Press and Publicity
Herb Emery
L. Penman
K. J. Johnston
J. L. Jackson
Potatoes Lead Chicago Firm's Rep to Idaho Falls Visit
George Rienick, representative for the Louis Coheh Company of Chicago, arrived in Idaho Falls this week to oversee potato interests. He had spent time in the Nampa district handling early potato and onion deals before coming to Idaho Falls.
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George Rienick
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Louis Coheh Company
Chicago
Nampa
Compulsory Dry Bean Grading Approved in Michigan
Lansing announces approval of compulsory grading for dry beans by the Michigan Bean Shipers Association. Leo V. Card explains state inspection plans while federal inspection may end in Michigan. L. W. Todd elected president. new directors include E. H. Beuachlen William R. Neumann and Claude Estee. further officers to be chosen.
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Lansing
Mich
State Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Department
Leo V. Card
State Bureau of Foods and Standards
Card
United States Department of Agriculture
L. W. Todd
Owosso
H. J. Smith
Elsie
E. H. Beuachlen
Unionville
William R. Neumann
Brown City
Claude Estee
Shepherd
Unemployment Drops in Michigan as Welfare Rolls Fall
Lansing Sept 22 Substantial improvement in Michigan business and industrial conditions is reported by George F Granger acting state relief administrator. He notes a drop of 30 000 in state welfare case loads over the past month from 108 126 on Aug 1 to 75 017 on Sept 2. Many heads of families found farm work harvesting crops.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
George F. Granger
Granger
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