Government Estimator Presents Truck Crop Summary
The report forecasts continued heavy shipments for soap beans through April and May with cabbage limited by market demand. Celery and tomatoes stay steady while peppers rise to late April and mid May peaks. South Florida potatoes decline, Hastings district rises, and Florida snap beans acreage expands with mixed early and late crops. Overall, about 2,500 cars expected for April and May across regions, with frost damage affecting certain northern crops and varying yields across counties.
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South
Florida
Hastings
Lake Okeechobee
Broward
Palm Beach
Sumter
Hardee
Manatee
Hillsborough
Orange
South Florida
Bunnell
Elkton
East Palatka
Sanford
Oviedo
Sarasota
Brevard
Marion
Highlands
Breward County
Palm Beach County
Plant City
Alachua
Dade
Collier
Browne
Florida bean shipments break season records across markets
Florida swap bean shipments stay heavy with over 7,000 cars shipped and four to five weeks left in the season. Irregular quality yields wide price ranges from under 1 to 2.25 dollars per basket, fancy wax beans reaching 3 dollars, and overall prices above last year but capped by large volumes. Growers should stay under 250 cars weekly to favor prices. above 300 weekly, profits shrink. Harvests expected May 15 to 25 with heavy supplies likely then.
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Florida
Eggplant Prices Stay Low Amid Imports and Quality Concerns
Eggplants have remained consistently cheap for a month due to inferior quality and heavy Cuban imports. Shipments to Florida have been lighter than last season, with only a portion meeting desirable quality. Prices in terminal markets run about 1.50 to 2.50 dollars per crate, with better quality commanding higher prices.
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Orida
Cattlemen Offer Purebred Bulls At Okeechobee Sale
Florida cattlemen may secure purebred beef bulls at an Okeechobee sale on April 17 starting at 11 a.m. W. J. Sheely states Aberdeen Angus Hereford Shorthorn and Red Polled bulls will be offered, totaling about one and a half to two carloads.
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Florida
Okeechobee
W. J. Sheely
Egg weighs 358 ounces in Jacksonville show
Dr. O A Ruthenberg owns a 358 ounce egg measuring three inches in length entered in a bigger and better egg show in Jacksonville. The unusually large egg placed hen and egg in a class with other recently revealed specimens from poultry raisers.
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Jacksonville
O. A. Ruthenberg
Washington Reassuring On Tariff Trading
The article reports assurances from officials that no reciprocity agreement will lower tariff schedules on fruits vegetables and other farm products below the level needed to offset production costs. Congressman Sears expresses intent to stay informed and advocate for Florida’s interests before any trade agreement is finalized.
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United States
State Department
Cuba
Mexico
Florida
Sears
Farm & Grove
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