First State Farmers Wholesale Market Opens at Sanford
The Sanford dedication marks the debut of the First State Farmers Wholesale Market with J. G. Michael as manager and S. M. Lloyd as secretary. Aimed at central Florida growers, the market promises full services and fair stall rentals as officials from Seminole county and state agencies celebrate progress in local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meisch, Sr
Board of County Commissioners
Seminole County
H. J. Lehman
Sanford
H. M. Papworth
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
W. Hiatt
State Mark Board
George E. Balmes
Sanford-Oviedo
Alex R. Johnson
Rex Packard
Seminole Agriculture Club
J. G. Michael
S. M. Lloyd
Florida
State Marketing Board
Seminole County Commissioners
Cooperative Marketing Agencies
Valdez
Lehman
Mayfair
Forrest Lake
Lake Shore
Monroe
Good Winter Market For Poultry
Egg values held steady through the season with a brief rise in December as hens laid more eggs then a nationwide cold spell cut production. Storage eggs are low early in the season and may fall further unless production rebounds. The Federal Surplus Relief Corporation could buy a limited amount of storage eggs, aiding large buyers but not increasing overall supply. The national fowl population is believed below normal and high feed prices will limit winter feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
Brooksville Dairyman Plans Orange Juice Market
Brooksville dairyman aims to market pure orange juice with prospects for Florida citrus industry expansion. He notes potential early challenges meeting rising demand once production begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooksville Dairyman
Florida
Celery Crop Should Find Ready Market
Celery fared better than other crops after the freeze and growers with winter stock should find a ready market. New York holdings were largely cleared by mid December opening holiday demand for California produce. California prices remain solid with New York stock nearly doubled and California celery selling at 2.50 to 3 per half crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
California
Winter Haven Festival Promises Better Show Next January
Winter Haven prepares for a superior Florida Orange Festival of 1935 with more citrus exhibits and an enhanced carnival. General Manager Guthrie says shows will be high quality, free of past trashy features, with Royal American Shows and top talent to perform on Lake Silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Haven
Guthrie
Lake Silver
Florida
Potatoes Stockpiled as Surplus Persists in New York
New York correspondent reports potato storage stocks heavier than usual with shipments rising but country reserves still ample. FSRC buys thousands of cars yet fails to dent surplus or lift prices. Prices remain about half of last year amid large surplus and potential winter impact on early shipments. USDA notes Canada holds a 66 percent larger surplus than a year ago.
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New York
Hern
FSRC
Florida
South Florida
North Florida
Cuba
Bermuda
Canada
Puerto Rico cucumber crop damaged by dry weather
Puerto Rico planted about the usual acre age of cucumbers this fall but dry weather curtailed the crop materially. Seed failed to come up and progress was slow until early December when soaking rains aided growth. The crop remains light and unlikely to be a significant factor this winter. Many growers replanting to squash. possible sizeable imports of summer squash later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
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Grassells Chemical Company
Cleveland, Ohio
Grassell
Walker Fertilizer Company, Inc
Orlando, Fla
City & State
St. Johns River
Palatka
General Markham
St. Johns
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