Fruit situation outlook Noncltrus: Due' to a cool wet spring, marketing of early harvested fruit started about 2 weeks behind nor mal, especially in the major Western fruit producing areas. Fortunately, later weather was ideal for fruit set and development. If current indications are realized, this summer’s production of early har vested deciduous fruit (excluding dried prunes) will be 5 percent above last season’s utilized levels and 13 percent higher than in the summer of 1973. Supplies of freestone peaches will be moderately to substantially larger in most producing areas with the notable exception of California, which expects a 12 percent smaller crop. Larger crops are also in dicated for West Coast Bartlett pears, apricots, strawberries, and cherries. Moderately smaller supplies are indicated for California clingstone peaches and nectarines, while California plums are substantially lower than last year’s record - large crop. Early shipping point f.o.b. prices for fresh market fruit generally opened near to slightly higher than last season. Because of later marketing, f.o.b. prices have remained relatively firm through mid-June. As supplies of fresh fruit in crease in the weeks ahead, prices are expected to decline seasonally and are likely to average near year earlier levels. With the exception of canned pineapple and apricots, substantially larger packer stocks of canned noncitrus fruit will be carried into the 1975 pack year. The larger inventories coupled with good pack prospects indicate the total supply for the coming marketing year will be ample. To avoid potentially burdensome stocks, packers <and distributors will need to actively promote sales of their products during 1975- 76. Supplies of dried fruit also are likely to remain ample for the new season, with larger stocks and good packs in prospect. Citrus Fruit: For the fourth consecutive month, prospects for this season’s citrus crop have improved. The June 1 forecast of the citrus crop is a record 14.6 million tons, one-tenth above last season. The increase is attributed to record orange and lemon crops. Supplies of oranges available for the fresh market this summer are substantially larger than a year earlier. There were 17.2 million boxes of oranges remaining for harvest in Florida as of June 14. However, most fresh orange supplies during the summer will come from California • Arizona where the supply of oranges remaining for harvest as of June l 4 was 42 percent more than a year ago. Despite larger supplies, U.S. on-tree returns to growers for all oranges (fresh and processed) have averaged slightly above year-earlier levels since April. This is probably a reflection of good demand for both fresh oranges and orange products. As supplies of fresh oranges declines seasonally, prices are ex pected to rise further during the remainder of the season and are likely to hold slightly to moderately above last summer’s levels. As of June 1, there were 5.6 million boxes of grapefruit remaining for harvest, - compared with 6.1 million a year earlier. Most are from California - Arizona and they will furnish the bulk of summer fresh supplies. In response to a smaller crop. U.S. on-tree returns for all grapefruit (fresh and processed) have averaged substantially above last season. Fresh grapefruit prices will continue at levels above a year ago during the remainder of the season. In contrast, grower prices for all lemons have averaged substantially below last season as a result of record output. But f.o.b. prices for fresh lemons have advanced substantially in recent weeks to levels above a year ago and may continue climbing during the summer. 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So far this season, Florida's output f* frozen and chilled Juices has been larger than in 1073-74, while the pack of canned citrus products generally has lagged. Although supplies of processed citrus products are ample, f.o.b. prices are generally above year-earlier levels. F.o.b. prices of frozen concentrated orange Juice have been mostly steady at $2.10 per dozen 6-ounce cans (unadvertised brands) since late December 1074, com pared with $l.BB a year ago. Movement of chilled and frozen citrus items is run ning ahead of last year’s for more profitable starting and growing of day old chicks to grading and packing eggs. 9MM *-J Summer Hearing Hazards Summer - the time of year when everyone can enjoy out door activities also is the time precaution* should be taken to guard against sustaining a hear ing toss, according to officials of the Beltone Crusade for Hearing Conservation. The crusade is sponsored by pace, but that of canned citrus products is lagging. Fruit Consumption: Per capita consumption of all fruit rose in 1974 to 206.6 pounds, the highest level since 1948, and appears likely to rise again in 1975. Per capita use of processed items - especially frozen concentrated orange juice - is expected to increase this year. Consumption of fresh fruit is also expected to rise further from the moderate increase in 1974 and may reach the highest level in 5 years. Automated Layer Systems and FEEDSAVER Feeding System 30 and 80 CPH Farm Packers We help you plan the best system for your needs. Install the equipment. Teach you how to use it. and supervise the building construction if desired. We’ll even help with the financing. 4 4?' 4 ,4 /V/ 4 4 / /f 4 / Lancaster Firmlnt. Saturday, July 19.1975-il Chicago-based Beltone Electron ics Corporation, world leader in hearing aids and electronic hearing test instruments, as a means of making persons aware of the vital need to protect their hearing ability. One summertime hazard is the possibility of contracting ear infections by participating in swimming, water skiing or other water sports. A precautionary step in guarding against ear in fections and similar maladies such as "swimmer's ear" is to wear a pair of properly fitted ear plugs. Most importantly, if encoun tered. these infections should be considered serious and should be brought to the attention of a medical ear specialist. Self-pre scribed medications should nev er be used to treat infections. However, ear infections are not the only dangers to the hearing ability of water sports enthusiasts. Severe head colds or earaches also can be con tracted, and also deserve the at tention of a medical doctor. In addition to ear maladies, summertime also can present another hazard to everyone's Floor Feeder Systems ag£| High-Rise Poultry House You can’t put “everything” in a space this size, so write for free erature. Tell us what phase of the egg business you’re interested in. 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