Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-09-28
IDAHO STATE FARM
MARKETS BULLETIN


Apples
There Is much speculation as 70 the
prospective price to be paid for Idaho
apples. and while this is not yet fully
determined, uesIre to ask the growers
not to be too hasty in contracting
their crop. From present indications
we have reason to believe the price
win be good. and we hope to be in
possession OF information that will In
sure and stabilize the best price OBJ
tainRble.
Our reports from producers and
State Horticulturist Graham are TO the
effect that we have one Of the best
apple crops ever grown in the state
good quantity. size. color and remark
ably free from worms. II united eff,
fort can be had on the part of the
growers, we should be able to realize
a just and uniform price for them.
We are now searching the markets
for additional quotations, and II any
growers have received quotations for
their crops, which they feel Is eQuit-
able, and that market could handle a
greater quantity than the grower Is
able to supply, 1t would be helpful 20
other producers If they would place
the farm markets in touch with. II.
There should be paid a uniform price
for picking. either by the day or by
the box, that one grower will not bid
against his associate. grower. Have
you any suggestions to offer as to what
that uniform price should be2
II the communities in any section of
the state where fruits are not grown
will organize under their farm bu-
reaus, or ether suitable head, and pool
their orders for fruits. submitting
same to the farm markets department,
we will place them In touch with pro-
ducers, that they may buy direct
Wheat.
BY way of answer to many inquiries
respecting the sale OF wheat, will say
that the base price of $500 at Chi
cago terminal Is a maximum price-a
price h%ed In order to prevent wheat
advancing beyond that figure. l am
Informed that this price includes the
cost of handling. by dealers, and
transportation charges, subject also to
any dockage or deductions justly made
Tor foreign matter or inferior wheat.
This fixed price does not mean that
dealers must pay that full price, less
transportation charges and actual cost
Of handling. Dealers are privileged to
pay just as much less for the wheat
as they can buy 1t Of the producers
for. You will see. by this, that the
element of speculation, at the expense
of the grower, Is not eliminated; while
It ls eliminated at the expense of the
consumer, and that the producer pays
the cost of handling, and all commits
sion the dealer has power to charge
The fixed maximum price of 500
4 busheI at Chicago would permit the
paying Of $1.S5 per bushel, on an av-
erage, T. o. b. cars at southern Idaho
points. 1t is estimated that the cost
of handling is about &c bushel, which
takes care of shrinkage, and In many
Instances nets profit to the dealer.
1t is quite certain that every cent
above that is clear cut profit for the
dealer. II his system eliminates need
less waste.
All grains received are subject to
dockage for sand. dirt. weed seed,
stems and certain other matter that
may be In excess OF one-half Of one
per cent by weight, and also subject
to grading as to quality.
The only way in which producers
can protect themselves against exorbl-
taRt profits on the part of the dealer
IL to pool their products and market
direct, or through some farmers or
ganization now In existence, and Of
g0od standing.
HARVEY ALFRED,
State Director OF Farm Narkets.
Bsise, Idaho. Sept. IL, 1911.