Market Analyst Outlines Puerto Rico and California Citrus Prospects
A New York market report by COL L. BROWN details Puerto Rico grapefruit shipments dwindling to 10,000–12,000 boxes with late fall export uncertain. California supplies appear large but flavors poor. Texas crop expected to set records. Proration pressures price while consumer demand hinges on competition from other fruits.
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Puerto Rico
United States
Singer An
New York
Isle of Pi
England
California
Texas
Arizona
Florida
Farm Week at Chicago Farmers Week at Century of Progress
Farmers Week at the World’s fair in Chicago runs August 11 to 18 with Dr Wilmon Newell advising. The seven day period will emphasize all exhibits of special interest to farm people as all exhibitors at the Century of Progress exposition participate.
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Chicago
Wilmon Newell
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Texas tomato crop lateness boosts Florida markets this spring
The delayed Texas tomato harvest due to March frosts aided Florida growers as shipments began in early May and are expected to rise through June. Florida losses from rains were not severe, with Everglades and Vero Beach Fort Pierce sections underperforming, while Manatee county and West Coast districts produced high quality fruit. Cuban imports lingered into May, Mexican shipments dwindled, and California pricing faced competition from Imperial Valley yields. Florida is forecast to finish just ahead of Texas movement.
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Texas
Florida
Everglades
Vero Beach- Fort Pierce
Manatee County
West Coast
Mexico
Imperial Valley
California
Blueberries Being Shipped From Okaloosa County
Harvesting of Okaloosa county blueberries is in full swing with thousands of quarts packed daily for shipment nationwide. D. J. Sullivan of Laurel Hill likely ships more berries than any other local in the county, prices are lower than past years, yet sales provide relief for many residents.
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Okaloosa County
United
D. J. Sullivan
Laurel Hill
Cattlemen Rally to Halt Screw Worm Invasion in Florida
North Florida cattlemen rally as screw worm flies surge this season. County agents led by A P Spencer report widespread infestations, urging patrols and disposal of carcasses to prevent maggot outbreaks. Government counts warn a single carcass can spawn millions of flies. a county plan coordinated with state FERA officials aims for uniform control.
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G. C. Hodge
Florida
A. P. Spencer
Victor
Agricultural Extension Service
Spencer
W. J. Sheeley
FERA
Spray decisions for Florida vineyards after harvest
Grape disease worker K W Loucks from the experiment station advises Florida growers to spray vines soon after harvest to prevent fungus and insects. He recommends a Bordeaux mixture 4-4-50 with 2 1/2 to 3 pounds of arsenate of lead per 100 gallons plus spreader to protect the next season’s crop.
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Florida
K. W. Loucks
Grapefruit and Orange Shipments Decline and Rise in Florida
Florida citrus season 1933-34 shows grapefruit shipments at 14,920 cars, oranges at 27,343 cars, with mixed car shipments the lightest since 1928-29. Grp shipments were among the lightest since 1929-30 while oranges were the heaviest since 1930-31. Mixed citrus carloads fell, likely due to motor truck movement. A final note adds cattle and breeding comment on profitability and purebred sires as a path to high production.
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Florida
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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T. Fy Aarpon
Myakka
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Tamiami Trail
Basie
Senn
Genesee Azsro
American Cyanamid Company
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Edgewater Drive
Orlando, Florida
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