Prohibition repeal boosts lime market and quality
New crops of limes from Florida, the West Indies, and Mexico enter markets as demand rises. West Indies shows good yields with ad campaigns and recipe booklets. Mexican limes improve packs using 50 pound boxes while West Indies favor barrels. Florida limes grow in importance and may replace imports. Merchandising boosts sales. New York market favors fresh green limes free of blemishes in medium sizes, shipped in barrels or boxes with counts marked.
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Florida
West Indies
New York
Live at Home Farms in Florida Face Relief Gap
Few live at home Florida farmers have applied for federal relief. Year round gardens and orchards with a cow hogs and a few chickens feed crops on the place to supply food for the average rural family. County farm and home demonstration agents gladly advise what should be planted.
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Florida
Forestry Pays Off Old Farm Mortgage Says Ward
County Agent Dewey H Ward notes that farm forestry in Liberty County Florida became key during the 1932 tree planting program. Over 32,000 slash pine seedlings were planted on 49 farms with 4 H club involvement. Timber sales and related products helped pay mortgages, taxes, and keep farms afloat during bad years. Farmers now plant woodlots, thin stands, and conserve forests as a central farming component.
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Dewey H. Ward
Liberty County
Florida
American Tree Association
Florida Forest Service
George Washington
Forest Service
Good Price Scale On Celery Expected
Celery prices have fluctuated in the past month with no large profits for producers as supplies hover near need levels. California and Florida stocks shift from small to large sizes, with buyers seeking threes and fours. California spring celery clears by April 1 with limited eastward stock, Florida set to ship about 1,500 cars after mid April, and May outlook seen as bright for decent price levels.
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California
Florida
Farmers Payng Up Amid Loan Collections Rise
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation no longer issues farm loans yet continues to collect on past advances. Reports indicate collections are steadily increasing and informed circles predict the government will recover a larger share of loaned funds than other emergency aid programs.
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Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation
Florida Beef Aims Higher With Better Bulls
Ernest M. Walker, secretary of the State Cattlemen’s Association, told Lake Wales Kiwanis members Florida hosts about 1.5 million beef cattle on 25 million acres of pasture. He urged stricter enforcement to stop marketing Florida beef as western product and predicted premium Florida meat as high grade bulls improve stock across the state.
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Florida
Ernest M. Walker
State Cattlemen’s Association
Lake Wales Kiwanis Club
Surplus Cabbage Backed for Sauerkraut Use
Dr. E W Berger of Gainesville says surplus cabbage can be used to make sauerkraut a cheap wholesome food rich in vitamins and storable for later use. Directions are available from Dr Berger or the agricultural extension service in Gainesville. The piece cites Florida Foods program and calls for research and robust marketing by salesmen and publicists. Winter visitors may favor fresh fruits and vegetables in salads, with nutritionists urging greater home consumption.
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E. W. Berger
Gainesville
Berger
Agricultural Extension Service
Florida
Transportation Company
Radish Weighs 7 3 4 Pounds At Mt Dora Topic Office
The Mt. Dora Topic editor received a radish weighing seven and three quarters pounds. The large root drew attention amid jokes it resembled a watermelon, yet proved firm and fine in flavor. The note mentions belief radishes may aid tissue building and hints at ladies’ involvement.
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Mt. Dora
Cadman
Thomases
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