Florida Citrus Advertising Plan Draws Debate
Florida officials seek a voluntary marketing plan for citrus ad campaigns. Secretary Wallace opposes mandatory advertising within the agreement, limiting the patrol committee's power to levy funds. A Winter Haven meeting formed a committee chaired by A F Pickard to draft a contract covering industry advertising for shippers.
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Florida
Orlando
Wallace
Florida Patrol Committee
Winter Haven
A. F. Pickard
Lakeland
John S. Taylor
Florida Citrus Exchange
Harry L. Askew
L. P. Kirkland
Auburndale
James C. Morton
The
Clearing House
Mr. Morton
Production Credit Loans Rise Across September Period
Farm Credit Administration reports a 15 percent rise in loans from production credit associations in late September. More than 3,050 loans totaling 2,956,000 were made in the last two weeks, up from 2,660 loans totaling 2,726,000 in the prior 15 days. The month shows the largest application volume since May, signaling growing cooperative short-term credit to farmers for general agricultural needs.
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Washington
Farm Credit Administration
Pepper Acreage Here Over 100 pc Increase
Florida peppers acreage rises sharply with official estimates showing a jump from 1,000 acres last season to over 100 times that amount. Oversupply risks echo two years ago as prices hover with modest demand and daily shipment variations. Northern markets stay stocked with home grown peppers while Florida’s push to Miss Valley and Texas markets remains limited until after November.
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Florida
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Cuban Tariff Offset by Boat Line Freight Rates
New York correspondence notes California tomatoes selling higher this fall, aiding Florida growers with ample fall acreage. Canned stock is tight, raising prices. Texas shipments begin early November. Cuba reports good weather, forecasts a solid crop. Boat lines may hike rates this season, potentially offsetting tariff advantages.
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New York
California
Florida
Texas
Florida avocados reach New York market with uneven grading
Limited Florida avocados are entering the New York market at fair prices. Prices recently range from 60 cents to $1.15 per crate. Improvement in grading is needed as many lots are irregularly packed and graded, lowering sales value.
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New York
Cooler October relief for Florida truck crops and shipping start
October weather brought relief to Florida vegetable growers after a hot wet spell. Bean and cabbage fields suffered, with replanting limited by inundated lower lands. Prospects remain good as cooler weather supports fall plantings, and shipments began with eggplants from Brooksville and early peppers beans and cucumbers.
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Lake and Everglades
J. C. Townsend, Jr
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Townsend
Florida
Cuba
Brooksville
L. CG L
Florida citrus marketing pact to take effect after majority tonnage signs
Florida's revised grapefruit marketing agreement arrives in the state with signatures by Secretary Wallace on October 16 and aims to start control measures once a majority of tonnage is pledged. A six shippers seven growers council will set a chairman and manager, with grades and sizes likely enforced after the first meeting.
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Florida
Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
George G. Averigg
Winter Haven
John S. Taylor
Largo
Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association
I. C. Edwards
Tampa
Harry L. Askew
Wallace Approves Puerto Rico Citrus Marketing Plan
The secretary of agriculture tentatively approves a marketing agreement for Puerto Rico citrus set to be signed by shippers. The pact provides U S inspection grading volume prorate and regulation of inferior grades with allotments to growers and shippers based on total crop estimates. A five member control committee elected by growers will enforce rules and space allocations.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
U. S
Puerto Rico
United States Department of Agriculture
Markets Cleared For Eggplants By Nov 1
Northern markets near mid October remained well supplied with homegrown eggplants. Florida shipments underperformed at first but the end of October should clear homegrown stock. Florida acreage is down 10 to 15 percent from last year aiding the fall deal. Texas harvests are small and not competitive yet. Cuban acreage remains uncertain though growing conditions are favorable.
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Florida
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Everglades
C. M. McLennan
Pact
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