Early Clean Up Of Citrus Boosts Market Prospects
Florida citrus cleanup tightens supply and supports prices into the season end. Valencia quality improves market gains while grapefruit remains weak due to deterioration. Puerto Rico output stays light from dry weather, Isle of Pines eyes August start, and California growing conditions suggest a robust export outlook despite possible irrigation limits. A Gulf Coast Satsuma crop may influence early Florida shipments and prices.
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Colonel L. Brown
New York
Florida
Rger
Puerto Rico
Isle of Pines
California
Brazil
United Kingdom
Texas
Satsumas
Gulf States
Florida Tomato Growers and Profitable Season
Shipments of Florida tomatoes extended about three weeks longer than usual and totaled 1,500 cars more than last season. East coast and other Florida districts increased tonnage while Texas ran late allowing its later areas to gain. Two weeks of excessive movement disrupted Mississippi and Texas markets with pro rate disputes, causing price declines and stacked cars in terminal markets.
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Florida
East Coast
Texas
Mississippi
Egg Prices Uncertain as Holders Loom in Market
Government storage holdings on June 1 showed a 300000 case surprise, narrowing the week’s light supply and keeping prices volatile. Trade receipts are light and consumption weak this season, limiting potential gains while dealers face mixed signals about near term demand and output.
Citrus prices rise to two year high on tight supplies
Prices for citrus fruit climbed to the highest level in about two years as Florida markets recover and California shipments lag. Puerto Rico grapefruit fell short of estimates while imports remained light at around 5,000 boxes weekly. Florida Valencias closed the week at 5 to 6 dollars per box.
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Florida
California
Puerto Rico
Pineapple Plantings Toursville Palm Beach County
Thirty five residents toured pineapple fields in Palm Beach County led by Marvin A. Mounts the county agricultural agent and R A Carlton agricultural agent for the Seaboard Air Line railway. About 100 acres are under cultivation with plans to expand though material shortages limit increases this year.
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Palm Beach County
Marvin A. Mounts
R. A. Carlton
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Grass Nourishes Poultry and Cuts Farming Costs
U.S. agriculture specialists note four-fifths of country poultry is by farmers and that grass range boosts egg hatchability and chick vitality. Grass provides high quality proteins and minerals, supplements grains, lowers rations, and supports sunlight and vitamin D for sturdy birds.
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U.S. Cene of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Wet water method to prevent cracking eggs during boiling
The suggestion states wetting eggs with cold water before placing them in boiling water helps prevent cracking. This practice aims to equalize temperature and reduce thermal shock during heating.
Drought Shrinks Cannery Crops Across States
Severe drought hits northern states reducing cannery yields. Wisconsin and New York report badly set back green peas with a light pack likely. Prospects for canned tomatoes vary, with some states showing good crops and others expecting lighter packs. Higher prices for canned peas may benefit winter pea producers.
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Wisconsin
New York
First Blueberries Are Shipped From West Florida
D. J. Sullivan, a prominent Laurel Hill businessman, shipped Okaloosa county's first crate of blueberries for the 1934 season. Other shippers soon joined in moving the crop to market, and a heavy flow of berries is anticipated in the coming weeks.
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D. J. Sullivan
Laurel Hill
Okaloosa County
Texas Leads in Cucumber Shipments Ahead of Florida
Texas takes the lead in cucumber shipments with Florida close behind. The report notes Texas edging ahead slightly, reflecting state production and distribution momentum this season.
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Florida
Texas
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