Discord over citrus fruit probate plans in Florida
Lakeland Florida September 24 Following a discordant meeting the Growers Committee of Eleven urged Secretary Wallace to call a public meeting for approval or disapproval of a federal marketing agreement for Florida citrus This alliance of growers shippers and cooperatives wrestled with proration methods debating weekly versus emergency only enforcement and failed to reach consensus The committee seeking official recognition as the non shipper trust growers pressed the case after a fractious session that ended without agreement
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Lakeland
Fla
Committee of Eleven
Florida
Henry A. Wallace
United States Department of Agriculture
Frank Laing
Lake County Horticultural Society
Bopgaking
Lain
Committee of Elevén
Salts
Secretary of Agriculture
Abundance in 1937 Crops Split Across Markets
The September 1 forecast says apples may reach 204 million bushels, cabbage 656 thousand tons, and potatoes about 8 percent above average. The piece urges fair profits, better distribution, and aggressive advertising to prevent market glut fears while promoting citrus and other commodities.
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Department of Agriculture
Beress
National League Convention Plans Going Forward
Washington, D. C., Sept. 24. Horace H. Herr, secretary of the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors, reports strong enthusiasm for the January convention after a Pittsburgh visit with hotel management and Pittsburgh Branch League members. Pittsburghers are pushing ahead, he says.
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Washington, D. C
Pittsburgh
William Penn
Horace H. Herr
National League of Wholesale ‘Fresh Fruit and
League
Herr
Florida Grapefruit Auctions Move 10000 Boxes In New York
New York on September 24 reports about 10,000 boxes of Florida grapefruit sold at auctions in four days this week. Values opened steady then declined across sales with Thursday prices 25 to 58 cents under the opening Monday level. Average per box: Monday 3.55, Tuesday 3.45, Wednesday 3.32, Thursday 3.36.
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New York
Florida
Early Black cranberries open at 2.40 per quarter barrel
Wareham Mississippi September 24 The opening price on Early Black cranberries is 2.40 per quarter barrel box f o b Cape Cod Shipments are moving this week and markets watch for gains as fruit moves southward and sales progress through local outlets.
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Wareham
Miss
Cape Cod
Produce Packer Weekly Trade News Preview
A note explains The Produce Packer as a separate weekly edition from The Packer. It caters to shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and fur with market and trade news. Free sample copies are available upon request.
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Produce Packer
Members of Refrigerated Warehouses to Meet at Convention
Chicago reports W M O Keefe says informal meeting of warehouse men attending the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association convention will be at the House of the Roof Hotel Sherman at noon on Tuesday October 5. The executive committee will meet on Monday October 4 to discuss the industry betterment plan and the program for the American Warehousemen's Association session next February at the William Penn hotel Pittsburgh Pa.
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Chicago
W. M. O'Keefe
Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
National
Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
House of the Roof
Hotel Sherman
American Warehousemen’s Association
William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh
California fall tomato deal opens with good demand
Los Angeles reports the California fall tomato movement showing strong demand over the past ten days. The state crop is in good shape with expected production and quality to be satisfactory. Early estimates show about 70 cars daily this week, rising to 90 cars and potentially over 100 as October 3 opens, with rains and early frosts already affecting eastern shipments. Brentwood district in Contra Costa County increases acreage and reports outstanding vine condition and crop promise.
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Los Angeles
California
Brentwood
Contra Costa County
Florida citrus deal opens slowly this year
Lakeland Fla Sept 24 The Florida citrus deal shows slower progress than last season with 191 cars of grapefruit moved by rail and 21 by truck this week versus 836 rail cars at the same point last year. Seventeen cars of mixed fruit have shipped this season, with favorable weather aiding ripening.
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Lakeland
Fla
Florida
Federal
Good Demand for Apples on the British Markets
Reports to the Bureau of Agricultural Economics show British apple supplies heavier than last week while prices stay firm. London prices steady, Liverpool a touch lower. pears in strong demand. Imports to the UK next week projected at 196000 bushels of apples, 37000 boxes of pears, with US shares noted.
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Washington
D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
London
Liverpool
United States
United Kingdom
California
Annual Clam Bake of Cleveland Trade
The Cleveland fruit and produce trade held its annual clam bake at Asterhurst Villa on Tuesday night with over 200 local and out of town buyers attending. John Miceli and Mike Sumwalt organized the event, earning praise for the arrangement and hospitality. The bake featured dinner music, a floor show, and daytime games including base ball matches and horse shoe pitching.
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Cleveland
Asterhurst Villa
John Miceli
Mike Sumwalt
Ohio
FSCC to Operate in Apple Deal Nationwide
New York reporters say the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation will operate in commercial apple producing areas to buy fruit under distressed market conditions. No definite purchase volume is set, prices will vary by section, and details of the program are being worked out before purchases begin.
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New York
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Michigan Concord grape crop readies for larger move
Michigan grape producers report Concord harvest picking up after a light late-season move last week. Weather shifts and a warmer spell are forecast to accelerate maturity, with federal estimates placing this year’s crop around 63,800 tons, near the five year average. The prior season saw the lightest yield since 1925 due to October freezes and subsequent cold springs.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Michigan
Concord
Idaho area crop output revised downward on car shipments
Idaho-Eastern Oregon Union reports early estimates for this year’s prgbag esopsbut revised downward. Shippers note more tonnage moving in smaller lots with yields below normal. By week’s start 835 cars shipped regionally, Caldwell-Nampa 629, Twin Falls 73, eastern Oregon 133. about 1,000 cars remain, season total seen around 1,800 to 1,900. Prices for yellow Spanish stock ranged 90 cents to $1 per cwt for 2-3 inch, $1.15-$1.20 for 3 inches and larger, white Spanish $1.20-$1.36 per cwt.
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Nampa
Idaho
Prgbag Esopsbut
egatera@rekon
Caldwell- Nampa
Twin Falls
Oregon
Bandit robs produce men in El Capitan lobby
In Rocky Ford Colorado on September 24 a bandit used Burrel Collins as a shield and forced him and several produce men in the El Capitan hotel's lobby to surrender valuables while the group played cards on the veranda and nearby.
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Rocky- Ford
Colo
Burrel Collins
el Captan
Free Service Department of The Packer Extends Aid to Growers
The Packer offers a free service department for subscribers to consult without obligation. It asks growers about crops, quantities, shipping modes, markets, and whether to use consignments or brokers. A national network of representatives helps connect with markets and resolve risky deals. Address The Packer Free Service Department Second and Delaware Bus Kansas City Mo.
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Packer
United States
Free Service Department
Second
Delaware
Kansas City, Mo
Red River Valley potato movement steady and quality excellent
Harvest in the Red River Valley reaches peak as 1957 yields are 100 to 150 percent higher than 1956. Moorhead handles most shipments with increasing traffic despite lower prices, much of the crop moving to southern markets. Growers store potatoes awaiting higher quotations as inspectors monitor shipments under new Minnesota inspection law. In Hawley area, digging is set to be widespread this week. Continued on Page 18.
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Moorhead
Minn
Red River Valley
Minnesota
Hawley
Movement of Western New York vegetable crops
Rochester, Sept. 24. Onions met good demand with prices up about 10 percent. F.O.B. western New York shipping points 69 pound sacks of yellows U.S. No. 1 sold at 96 cents to $1.03, some higher. Smaller sizes 68 to 80 cents. Rail from the state averaged 20–30 cars daily. total moved 695 cars, up from 665 last season at the same date. Michigan lagged at 533 cars versus 1,030 last season. overall movement remains heavy outside Michigan.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
U. S
Michigan
Improved Tone Shown in Salinas Lettuce Market
Salinas California September 24 demand for best stock rose while other stock moved slowly with overall market fairly steady. Carloads fetched 1.25 to 1.36 per crate data shows gradual weekly shipment increase and hope for higher quality lettuce as cool foggy nights steady growth suggests stronger markets by October.
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Salinas
Calif
Salinas-Watsonville
Santa Maria-Guadalupe
State Department of Agriculture
Government to Buy Jonathans in Northwest
Wenatchee Washington September meeting of growers announced the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation will buy up to 300 cars of Jonathan apples fancy and better for distribution among the unemployed. Apples bought by the ton will be packed and shipped under federal inspection at a price not exceeding 25 dollars per ton. This move aims to ease the Jonathan surplus and clear room for later varieties.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Highlights of US fruit and vegetable markets this week
Florida citrus prorate plans and California tomato deals are noted. Idaho onion and Michigan peach harvests show mixed progress while Washington apple estimates appear high. Salinas lettuce and Nevada/New York movements reflect steady activity. Idaho and Michigan crops forecast full swing soon with ongoing promotions and industry meetings shaping prices.
Dinner party marks opening of National League meeting
New York Sept 24 Plans are under way for an unusual dinner to inaugurate the first general meeting of the local National League branch on Sept 30. Prominent speakers include George W Stimpson C W Plumb and Frank O Urie with Horace Herr among others. The event aims to review trade customs and practices as the fall and winter sessions begin.
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New York
National League
George W. Stimpson
National Press Club
Washington
Houston, Post of
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Albany
Frank O. Urie
Horace Herr
Hagener
Southern California Valencia Movement Seen Finishing Oct 16
Los Angeles reports revised Valencia crop estimate of 23 750 cars with 20 645 shipped by last Saturday leaving 3 205 cars or 13 percent to move. Movement compared with last year’s 30 752 car total shows a 48 percent drop. Committee forecasts finish about October 16 with a prorate of 800 interstate and 75 intrastate cars.
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Los Angeles
California
Valencia
Orange Grapefruit Agency Distribution Committee
Southern California
Washington apple estimate out of line protest letter
F G Hough Yakima district sales manager for American Fruit Growers Inc protests government September 1 apple crop estimate. He cites a 1 000 000 box rise from August to September 1 while Yakima growers expect a 15 to 20 percent drop. He warns government reports fearfully hinder marketing and prices. He notes Washington crop 30 240 000 bushels about 40 000 carloads, while observers expect as low as 28 000 carloads, and accuses the bureau of ignoring local sources.
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Yakima
Wash
Washington
F. G. Hough
American Fruit Growers Inc
C. J. Borum
Portland
Federal Division of
Hough
United States
State Horticultural Department
BE. Bailey
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Dealer service on Crisp Eatin lettuce may extend
Los Angeles Sept 24 Rivalling national campaigns for Crisp Eatin lettuce and Sweet Eatin melons will be studied over three weeks by Ross H Gast advertising director of the Western Growers Protective Association. He left for eastern markets today to review dealer service activities now in 16 principal markets under a joint plan with Calavo Growers of California.
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Los Angeles
Ross H. Gast
Western Growers Protective Association
Calavo Growera
California
Government Plan to Buy Surplus Apples
Washington Sept 24 The Agricultural Adjustment Administration said the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation will buy surplus apples in commercial producing areas to aid growers and ease distressed marketing. Purchases depend on distribution capacity by relief agencies with prices varying by local conditions. Details on grades varieties and buy plans are under consideration and purchases will begin after plans and grower committees are set up.
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Washington, D. C
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Louisiana citrus crop to be lighter in season
New Orleans September 24 reports the Louisiana citrus area centered at Burns and Triumph will have a lighter crop than usual this season. Varieties include Valencia and Washington Seedless oranges grapefruit tangerines and Satsumas. Despite the overall shortage Satsumas show promise and a good crop is forecast for this variety.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Burns and Triumph
Valencia
Washington
Satsumas
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Santa Maria-Guadalupe Section
San Diego County
FSCC
Apple Deal
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Oregon Union
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Ong
Washington Apple
Western News
York
Campfield
Washington State
Apple Advertising Commission
Ilinois Department of Agriculture
Colorado
Shenandoah-Cumberland Area
Yakimg
Pajaro Valley
Newtown
Apple
Canada
International Apple Association
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