Distribution costs and farmer profits at Washington editors conference
Editors and Dr. Frederic C. Howe discuss how distribution agencies and processors siphon profits from farmers and raise consumer prices. The talk cites 1929 1932 1935 figures showing shifting shares, notes reform needs, and calls for freight-rate revisions to aid perishable crops.
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Pacific Coast
New York
Northwest
South
Florida
United States
Strawberries Likely To Bring High Prices Around Easter
Shipments have run about 60 percent of last year with weather improving demand. Florida berries faced setbacks from a March cold snap but Louisiana buyers expect a strong April harvest. Easter demand could push prices higher the week before Easter as Florida and Louisiana crops shift.
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Florida
Louisiana
FCA Structure Examined At First Hand By FP Editors
A Washington farm paper editors conference session focused on the government farm credit structure. W. S. Myers, governor of the Farm Credit Administration, reported nearly 600,000 mortgage loan applications totaling about 2.5 billion dollars under the emergency mortgage act. He noted the appraisal staff expanded to 5,000 from 210 and current application inflows at 12 to 15 thousand weekly. Other talks outlined progress across FCA branches.
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Farm Paper Editors
Washington
Government Farm Credit
W. S. Myers
The
Farm Credit Administration
Myers
FCA
Federal Land Banks
Albert C. Goss
Land Bank
Uelsmann
Mr. Arnold
Production Credit Corporation
Mr. Peck
Production Credit Loans Racing Toward Large Volumes
Washington reports that production credit associations have disbursed about 27 000 Rohr seg for roughly 21 million dollars through February 24. Farm Credit Administration head Wm I Myers says pre season applications suggest a peak loan volume will arrive as spring advances.
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Washington
Wm. I. Myers
Eee
Farm Credit
Myers
Florida Farm and Grove Section Updates
The article notes ongoing publication of information from the FCA offices including the operative bank commissioner and Mr FE Reid director of the division of information. It promises continued reporting from national regional and local angles in Florida Farm and Grove Section.
Plantation Change Hands in Florida Venture
The Asparagus Plantation between South Bay and Belle Glade is now owned by P. G. Bishop of Miami, and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hanson of Palm Beach along with Mr. and Mrs. Leland Perkins of Jamaica.
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South Bay
Belle Glade
P. G. Bishop
Miami
W. C. Hanson
Palm Beach
Leland Perkins
Jamaica
Bean Prices Hold Up Well Owing To Reduced Shipment
Prices for beans have held up in March due to smaller shipments and stronger purchasing power. Prices generally ranged from 2 to 3 dollars per bushel with variance based on bean quality and stock. Florida wax beans have been scarce and early frost may reduce total supply, benefiting late March and April beans from Florida.
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Florida
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Consumers’ Counsel
Frederic C. Howe
AAA
Ee Gulf
the Gulf Fertilizer Company
Tampa
Truys
Gulf
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