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Potatoes in Short Supply Hit Pacific Coast Prices
Daily Market News notes a critical potato situation across the Pacific coast led by Marion county farmer Harris. A buyer bought about 150,000 salks, shipped to California and stored for higher prices, but many were damaged reducing profits. Growers expect a smaller potato acreage this season as land shifts to berries. Sterling at 4.06, marks near 61.96, and other foreign quotes listed. Grain shows strength with corn and oats rising. feed influenced by rail strike. North Portland market reports limited arrivals and steady cattle ranges amid embargo on interior shipments.
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Livde Harris
Marion County
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Pacific Coast
Willamette Valley
California
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Portland