Marketing methods no single plan guarantees grower profits
Colonel L Brown argues that price and profit depend on the actual sales process and the pack. He cites Central California Berry Growers using consignments, California Fruit Growers Exchange auctions, and Beard plan lettuce selling as successful methods, but stresses that a good pack and understanding the consumer are the keys to profitability, not the marketing system alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central California
Berry Growers Association
California
S. N. Beard
F.o.b
Heaviest Grape Imports In Years Reported
Imports of Argentine and Chilean grapes this season show record levels. Argentine shipments may reach 500000 boxes, Chilean totals could hit 50000, far above typical 300000 and 20000 to 25000 ranges. Spanish Almerias to be allowed next fall after sanitation, California early grapes ready by June. Some trees in Florida trace to Ponce de Leon seed rings planted at St. Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Mediterranean
Florida
Spain
St. Augustine
Ponce de Leon
Late Celery Again Brings Profitable Price For Growers
New York correspondence notes growers earned good profits from late celery as prices stayed fairly high through the past month. Florida’s crop totals about 8,300 cars, while California production was only half of last year. quality varied after May rains and top stock sold up to 4.75 per crate. Heaviest storage occurred in New York and Newark, with stock later shipped in good condition and sometimes lifting market prices on sale day. The season ends with prices rising in late shipments for a second year after midseason softness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florida
California
Newark
Florida Beef Cattle Outlook Improves With Tick Eradication
Florida Extension Service reports a continued rise in cattle and calf slaughter since 1933 with expectations of gains through 1934. Demand for beef may improve as competing meats shrink, but rising slaughter supplies could offset gains. tick eradication offers a chance to cull weak stock and prepare for a future upswing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Extension Service
Florida
Florida Citrus Summary for 1933-34 Issued by Willson
The Marketing Florida Citrus Summary of 1933-34 Season compiled by H. F. Willson of the Federal State Market News Orlando office covers shipments distribution and prices for 1933-34 and 1932-38 seasons. The 80 page booklet draws from daily citrus bulletins and reports from multiple agricultural agencies. Copies available by writing to Mr Willson Exchange Building Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
H. F. Willson
Federal State Market News
Orlando
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Foreign Agricultural Service
Florida Control Committee
Florida Citrus Growers’ Clearing House Association
Low point for egg prices already passed in New York report
New York seed buyers note light April receipts the lightest since 1920 and predict egg prices may rise gradually. High fowl prices and grain costs curb lay while midwest heat reduces storage quality. Farm pool levels remain below normal as production stays tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Western
New York
4-H Club Camps Attract 2500 Selected Members
Florida 4-H clubs will send about 2500 selected members to summer camps. Programs emphasize recreation rural leadership better farming practice and home making skills. Camps include Choc tawhatchee Bay Walton county and Ocala forest with CCC facilities. DeSoto Highlands Okeechobee Hardee Manatee counties also host camps.
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Florida
Choctawhatchee Bay
Walton County
Washington
Walton Santa Rosa
Okaloosa
Jefferson, Jackson, Holmes, Gulf , Escambia County
McQuarrie
Ocala National Forest
Lake
Marion
Orange
Union
St. Johns
Duval
Alachua
DeSoto
Highlands
Okeechobee
Hardee
Manatee
DeSoto City
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Florida Farm and Grove
AGP
Lehman—Humboldt
Kansas
W. H. Robinson
Cairo
Economy Hosiery Co
Asheboro
N. C
Barnes Co
Rome
L. Brown
Jacksonville
Fila
Valmer
Cottage Grove
Chicago
Texas
W-T Crystal Co
Mineral Wells
Beery School of Horsemanship
Dept
Pleasant Hill
Ohio
France
Gardin Co
G.C.A
M N. Y
Florida U
Collier Coast Hotels
Alcazar
Magic City
Biscayne Bay
Halcyon
Cere Segal
Tampa
Lakeland Terrace
Lakeland
Dixie Court
W. Palm Beach
Florida Coasts
Gite
George Ington Peo
Bath
Rage Connected
Lorida
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