Citrus Board Vindicated By Price Rise
The Citrus Board defends its impact on rose grapefruit and orange prices amid proration fights. Prices rose after proration resumed, with oranges averaging 2.61 early, 2.82 late. grapefruit 2.22 to 2.40. Washington vows continued AAA support and scrutiny of distributors and packing houses.
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Citrus Board
Akerman
New Orleans
Washington
AAA
Florida
Celery Market Sees Limited Absorption This Season
The celery market shows limited absorption, with a weekly capacity of about 500 cars at a stable price. Florida ships around 100 cars daily and California 25 to 50, keeping prices moderate. Demand favors small sizes like eights and tens. large sizes remain weak. If Florida daily shipments stay within limits, profits may stay, otherwise the market cools.
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Florida
California
Resolution Advocates Protection Of Family Farms
A 1984 resolution presented to President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace urges government focus on preserving the American farm home, boosting living standards, and supporting rural communities. It calls for land-use studies prioritizing people, soil conservation, higher farming efficiency, modern farm home equipment, and stronger farm leadership through cooperative movements. The document, approved by the American Agricultural Editors Conference in Washington, emphasizes market access, reciprocity, and interest-rate reductions.
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Roosevelt
Wallace
Davis
Agricultural Editors of America
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Felows
America
United States
American Agricultural Editors Conference
Washington
Clarence Roe
White House
Dr. Poe
President Roosevelt Hosts Farm Paper Editors
President Roosevelt hosts a farm paper editors group in an informal session. He emphasizes humanitarian aims and social justice while addressing economic emergencies and agricultural adjustments. The dialogue covers tariffs, foreign trade, and plans to balance import export columns with basic commodity inclusion.
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Farm Paper
Roosevelt
N.R.A
Washington
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer and Southern Ruralist
Cabbage Market Overhang Pushes Prices Down Across States
Growers faced excess cabbage supplies as overplanting in December led to a glut. Florida and Texas shipped far more cars than last year, depressing prices though a brighter outlook emerged as cool weather slowed northern development and Texas shipments declined. Red cabbage prices eased after February highs.
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Florida
Texas
California
Atlantic Seaboard
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