Winners Named In Florida Future Farmers Essay Contest
Florida and Chilean Nitrate Educational Bureau sponsored contest winners announced by J F Williams Jr state supervisor Agricultural Education. Eighteen winners from 41 chapters selected from 383 essays on how rarer elements in natural fertilizers influence crop production and animal nutrition. Awards to be presented at Gainesville convention in June by F E Boyd Chilean Nitrate manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divisional of Agricultural Education of
Florida
Chilean Nitrate Educational Bureau, Inc
J. F. Williams, Jr
Williams
The
Florida Association Future Farmers
Gainesville
Future Farmers
Division of Agricultural Education of Florida
Future Farmer
Agricultural Education
Tallahassee
F. E. Boyd
Future Farmers Annual Convention
County tests reach Bang’s disease check in Valley
Ninety nine percent of the cattle in Duval county have been tested. County Agent A S Lawton reports progress on the Bangs disease testing program.
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Duval County
A. S. Lawton
Heavy Citrus Shipments Halt Price Rise In Markets
New York correspondence notes Florida citrus shipments far exceed expectations keeping grapefruit and orange prices steady around two dollars. Eating quality surprised traders despite unremarkable appearance, while Arizona California competition expands export impact. Navels remain partly unsold as Valencia volume grows and overall supply stays high ahead of summer.
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New York
Florida
Arizona
California
Far West
Puerto Rico
Valencia
Spread of Chinese lady beetle pleases Orange County growers
Citrus growers applaud the spread of the Chinese lady beetle in Orange County groves. The insect feeds on citrus aphids and has been found in several groves where it had not appeared previously.
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Orange County
Nine Highlands Poultrymen Sell Over Eleven Thousand Hens in April
Nine Highlands County poultrymen sold more than 11 000 hens and fryers during April in a strong poultry market. The farmers reported steady demand and favorable prices for both hens and fryer chicks.
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Highlands County Poultrymen
Hatchery code bars buyer beware practices
Hatchery code enforces fair competition rules to curb misleading claims like guaranteed egg production or guaranteed live chicks. It requires labeling of tested stock and disease testing details, careful handling of eggs in incubators, and clear dealer information for shipments and auctions to protect producers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kinghorne
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Proration Boosts Florida Celery Growers Earnings
Florida celery growers in their first year under a marketing agreement saw 78 percent higher returns. Proration for orderly marketing ran March 4 to April end with growers receiving about 1.40 to 1.45 dollars per crate at fob, versus roughly 80 cents the previous year. deductions for common charges averaged around 50 cents per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Farm Administration
F.o.b
Spring potato deals open in unison this season
Prices for both old and new potatoes have fallen sharply since early May as southern crops from Maine to Florida overlap. Louisiana Alabama and South Carolina shipped record volumes, intensifying competition and pushing new potato prices to about half of last year. Carrots peas and cauliflower show stronger markets while potatoes struggle with overall demand.
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Maine
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Idaho
Florida
Louisiana
Alabama
South Carolina
Farm Population Reaches New U S Historical High
The January 1 1935 farm population is estimated at 32 779 000 people up 270 000 from 1934. Gains stem from births over deaths amid net farm migration losses offset by births. Regional differences in farm population changes are noted by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Florida celery prices rise at wholesale and FOB levels
The report shows f o b price average for all grades and sizes at 1.95, up from 1.41 in 1934. It also notes the New York wholesale price of Florida celery at 2.50 a crate in 1935, versus 1.96 last year.
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F.o.b
New York
Florida
Tarpon Springs Sponge Trade Rises 1934 Returns
In 1934 the Commerce Department records Tarpon Springs sponges processed at the exchange reached 499,635 pounds valued at 670,533 dollars. The volume increased 34 percent and value 59 percent from 1933, signaling a strong rebound in the sponge market.
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Department of Commerce
Tarpon Springs
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Jos Noe Gonzalez
Allentown
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St Alton Sexton Frink
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Plant City
Warren Wood Redland
D-H. Carlisle Allen
Carson Boutwell Jay Iberry
Angus Garvin Tate
Jack Webster Liberty
T. J. Walker, Jr
Euel Jay
Ezra Moore
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Buford Whittle DeSote
Donald Shuman
Ralph Beville Pnge
Virgil Driskell
Horace Hudson Chiefland
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Asheboro
N. C
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Hammond
Farmers Serum & Supply Co
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KODAK
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Perfect Film Service
Hatchery
Kinghorne
AAA
NRA
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