The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-31
CROP MOVEMENT
NOT So SPEEDY
AS LAST YEARS
Uncertain Markets and
Car Shortage Hats
Shipment Of Canyon
County Produce.

Shortage of cars and a steadily de-
CLING price for both potatoes and
grain has materially impeded the ship
ment of farm products from this
county, according to the monthly
statement issued by the Caldwell
Commercial bank, under date of Aug.
"A. Shipments of potatoes this sea-
son are far behind that of last season
] during corresponding period.
Grain is also moving slowly.
Thus far, according to the bank
statement, there have been few sales of
hay and these have been small. Mar
ket prices for this farm product re-
ain practically undetermined. Bust
ness continues good, however, in most
mercantile lines and it is expected
that good times will prevail during
the fall and winter months.
Month Unusually Warm
During the time there were few
days that the temperature reached
point higher than recorded for years.
The nights however, were generally
quite comfortable. The hot weather
had some unfavorable effects on some
crops, especially prunes and potatoes,
but was fine for corn and other crops.
Hay-At this time and previous last
year at least one-half of the hay crop
had been contracted while to date
we have not heard of any contracts
or sales other than for local demands,
and small quantity for baling. One
outside buyer has written that he
would probably be in the market to
buy hay at $1,000 per ton, and it was
reported to US that an outside feeder
expected to be in the market later on
and would expect to pay $500 per
ton.
Grain-Sales of grain are rather
slow, in fact, about the only move
ment is in wheat, and the price is
: considerably lower than the opening
price. The shortage of cars has tenn
porarily checked buying but it is ex-
pected that this situation will be re-
lieved in few days. The increase in
freight rate will probably cause fur
ther drop in price.
Z Hold Livestock Shipments
Livestock-Prices are on the decline
and movement dull. Several ship
ments of sheep are being held up wait
ing cars with no immediate improve
ment promised in the car situation.
Good milk cows seem to be the only
class of live stock in demand and
bringing good prices. With prices on
the rise for dairy products and lower
feed prices it appears to US that dairy
ing for the next year will be one Of
the most profitable lines for the farm
er to seriously consider.
y Potatoes-The movement in pota-
toes has been much smaller to date
than for the same period last year.
The price has steadily declined since
the opening of the shipping season,
with no prospect than any higher price
will prevail at least during the har-
vest season. The shortage of cars
has had serious effect on the grower
and the yield has been considerable
below expectations. Prices offered to-
day frange> from $l.7s to $500 per
cwt
Fruits-The apple crop is very
promising and of good quality. Buy
ers are contracting for both bulk and
boxed apples and are paying from
$500 to 5000 per ton bulk. FOB.
cars. The hot weather caused a
heavy drop in prunes but it is ex.
pected that the yield will still be good,
and the price that prevails will net the
grower a good profit on his crop.
Dairy Products Steady.
Cream-Cream receipts show steady
increase and the price on the advance.
The Hardwood creamery is now in
full operation in three departments,
viz: butter making. cheese making and
milk condensary. Prices being paid
today arc, viz: 6Oc for sour cream;
6Sc ID. for sweet cream, and 72e b.
for milk for cheese making.
Poultry and Eggs-Prices show q
slight advance. Dealers today are
paying 2lc ib. for heavy hens, 24c ID
for light hens. 24c ID. for spring
chickens, 24c lb. for ducks, lie ID fol-
geese. &c lb. for turkeys-all live
weight. Eggs 40c per dozen.