Florida Potato Acreage Caution as Harvest Prospects Rise
New York correspondent notes Florida growers should weigh acreage plans after an early crop estimate of 348 million bushels, with upside potential to 370 380 million if weather remains favorable. Overrun shipments in southern states and drought shifts may adjust July estimates, while 2 000 carloads of North Carolina Virginia and Maryland potatoes are pledged for relief, with potential storage needs and risk of losses if not moved promptly.
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New York
Florida
Virginia
Alabama
South Carolina
North Carolina
Atlantic
Maryland
Summer Celery Outlook Reflects Mixed Grower Prospects
State growers report troubled early celery had drought impacts and light plant supplies. New York and Michigan face uncertain yields though later crops may improve. California Delta acreage appears moderate with overall damage expected to limit harvests this season.
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New York State
New York
Michigan
California
Delta
Liberty County prepares for extensive canning season
Miss Josephine Nimmo county home demonstration agent says plans for a broad canning season are underway in Liberty County with strong enthusiasm and many households expected to participate.
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Liberty County
Josephine Nimmo
Florida Citrus Growers Push F.O.B. Selling Plan
Promoter states Florida should adopt f.o.b. selling to curb packing house profits and waste. He attacks existing exchanges, cites Wal lace dyed fruit decree and aims to end consignment and auction marketing. Howey signs on, league seeks 10 million box f.o.b. sign up with $10 fee. support grows as growers debate control and profits.
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Florida
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Washington
Coarsey
Growers’ League
Martin
Florida Citrus Exchange
Florida Control Committee
Wallace
America
Boston
F.o.b
Roosevelt
Growers‘ League
F.o.b. Selling
Howey
W. J. Howey
Howey-in-the- Hills
Ak Cve
League
Moderate Apple Crop Could Benefit Citrus Outlook
The apple crop is reported variable with an overall tepid start but potential for a larger final size. Dry weather helped avoid scab and fruit should be clean and good sized. If exports hold steady, domestic apple prices may rise, aiding the citrus market and indirectly supporting orange demand.
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New York
Florida Vegetables Meet National Averages In Analyses
A Gainesville Sun report summarizes Florida vegetable analyses by J. M. Coleman and R. W. Ruprecht from the Florida Experiment Station. They find Florida crops often have more minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus, with similar potash and moisture levels to those grown elsewhere, noting strawberries and beets slightly higher in moisture.
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Florida
United States
J. M. Coleman
R. W. Ruprecht
Department of Chemistry and Soils
Florida Experiment Station
Gainesville
Coleman
Sherman
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