Potatoes Show Mixed Yields Across States
The Packer reports crops vary by region. Maine and New York see lighter to average crops while New Jersey and Pennsylvania market much of their output. Midwest states like Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin and the Dakotas report larger overall production though per acre results vary. Colorado and California have fair to good crops with total output influenced by acreage and freight costs.
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Chicago
Maine
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
York State
Mississippi Valley
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Colorado
Nebraska
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Florida growers view orange deal as two sided
Jacksonville report outlines two main forecasts for the Florida orange season. Some growers foresee extreme profitability due to a reduced Pacific Coast crop while others warn competition from apples and other fruits will cap prices. The market may hinge on distribution, advertising, and consumers’ readiness to buy as both sides push for a balanced year.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
California
Pacific
Eiody
Morida
Gales
Anne
Wisconsin Second in Late Cabbage Output, Florida Crop Setback
Chicago report notes rising cabbage acreage this season with Wisconsin as the second producer and Colorado third. Early stock moves from New York and Midwest. Florida’s winter crop hurt by bad deal last season and high freight rates. Production trends show favorable yields overall, with potential surplus in late cabbage and steady consumer prices despite freight costs.
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Chicago
York
New York
Western
Wisconsin
Colorado
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
Florida
Texas
Rilo Grande Valley
Costa
Ida
Calfornia
Louisiana
Wine Grapes Selling in New York Auction Market
New York September 29 There is no let up in demand for wine grapes. An average of 100 cars of Pacific Coast grapes sold at auction daily this week. Most offerings arrived this week in leaky condition causing delays en route. The market opened firm Monday held well Tuesday and through Thursday with fractional price advances. California wires indicated demand remained strong as Thursday auction sales continued.
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New York
Pacific
Coast
Quction
California
Ima
Grape Prices and Availability Reported in Western New York
Range of grape prices listed for table grapes including Zinfandel and Alicante at 1.75 to 3.00 per lug, Shah at 2.26 to 2.40, Mata ros at 2.10 to 2.49. Concords moving freely at 75.85 per ton fob in W New York, street market steady for Eastern grapes with Concords 1.45 to 1.20 per 20 lb basket ranges, Delawares similar, Niagaras at 1.10.
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Alicantes
Mat‘agas
New York State
Staten
Braves
Concorda
Itme
Niagaras
Cabbage Shippers Face Car Shortage Amid Market Pressure
Wisconsin cabbage shipped east meets rail car shortages hindering movement. Prices quote Holland at 9 to 10 dollars per ton and Copenhagen at 7 dollars per ton. Quality from Wisconsin noted as solid heads and medium size, but no immediate relief in sight.
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Chicago
Holland
Copenhagen
Wisconsin
Fancy Apple Market Shows Improvement in New York
The apple market in New York shows improvement for fancy fruit over last week while medium and poor grades lag. Prices reach barrel McIntosh to $7, Baldwins at $2.25, Greenings $2.50, York Imperials $2.75, with early varieties and boxed apples posting mixed, mostly lower, sales.
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New York
Baldwins
York
Onion Market Holds Firmer Prices in Cooler Weather
New York September 29 reports a cooler spell aiding onion prices. Western reds and yellows in 100 pound bags reach about 1.20 dollars per hundredweight while Western whites hit 75 cents to 1 dollar. Reds and yellows from Orange County show slow sales at 75 cents to 1 dollar. Western goods in 100 pound bags range from 1.25 to 1.50, with white prices around 2.10 to 3.03.
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York
Oranda
Orange _county
Vegetable Shippers Advertised in The Packers Weekly
In Knoxville Sept. 29, W. W. Scarborough Company, a long standing wholesale fruit and vegetable firm, has quit business with affairs placed in C. W. Henderson's hands. Henderson expects all outstanding accounts to be paid on the dollar. A Packer Weekly Bulletin will list forthcoming advertiser names of growers and shippers in all commercial districts starting October 4.
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Kansas City
Packer
Packer Weekly Bulletin
Atpove Scarborough Co
Knoxville
W. W. Scarborough Company
South
C.W. Henderson Forndation
Henderson
Onion yields vary by region with strong northern crops
Reports from major onion producing areas indicate a generally favorable season with output expected to exceed last year in many states. Massachusetts New York and Indiana show mixed results while Central States Colorado and other regions report solid to good yields. Prices remain below recent highs as stock moves and storage demand rise.
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Chicago
Massachusetts
Tadiana
Produce Packer promotion and sample copy offer
The notice promotes The Produce Packer weekly devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter wool furs and related items. It offers a free sample copy by request and mentions the edition of The Packer focused on fruits and vegetables.
Interstate Commerce set to hear express rate complaints
The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin hearings on express rate complaints October 30 in Washington. Growers shippers nationwide seek lower rates to move crops to market, while wholesale dealers fear higher express charges affecting business profits.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D.C
Commission
Packer
Mary
George B. McGinty
Kronman longtime York business leader dies after stroke
Mr Kronman aged 63, president of 386 Central, passed away after a paralytic stroke first suffered September 16. A widower with two daughters, his funeral was held Monday at his home with Rev Dr Clifton Harvey Levy officiating. Interment followed at Washington Cemetery. The business will continue under new direction.
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Central -P
York
Lettuce Association in Colorado Placed Under Receiver
Buena Vista Colo Sept 29 The Colorado Cooperative Lettuce Association a shipper of lettuce cabbage and subflower is now in the hands of a receiver Incorporated with officers Joseph Newitt president John F Hrath manager S E Burleson treasurer A G Dodge secretary The association held contracts with five year terms to pay growers for vegetables shipped through it regardless of collections on shipments
Bankruptcy declared in poultry business case in Gainesville
Seymour of Atlanta reports a serious wreck near a new bridge in Gainesville with a Nash car and cargo including poultry. The Farm Products wholesale produce and poultry business has been declared bankrupt, affecting local merchants and residents with financial losses.
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Gainesville
Gainesville -Hagle
Sears
Seymour
Atlanta
Nash
Carn
ySept
Conni Wn
Season a favorable one for sweet potatoes says growers
Reports from the principal sweet potato states indicate a larger crop than last year and a yield near normal. Acreage remains roughly the same, with some districts showing a lighter output after last year’s surges. Northern consumption increased but stock levels remain ample, aided by strong Irish potato sales.
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Chicago
Potatoes and Sweet Potato Crop Trends Highlighted
A fragmented report notes the South leads in sweet potato production while the North grows Irish potatoes. The industry is expanding as more producers cure in kilns and ship volumes rise, with Triumph and other varieties dominating the southern crop.
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Howe
Nancy
Halls
Canadian Crop Prospects Explain Stabilized Rates
The document notes crops in Ontario New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia showing stable yields around 15 to 25 percent below normal. It mentions the season and age terms and references variations across regions.
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Golurabia
Itv
Skalehe
Ontario
New. Brunswick
Prince Ward
Island
Nova Sestia Totia
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