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Southeast Arkansas Farmer
Mcgehee, Desha County, Arkansas
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The USDA estimates the 1942 tomato crop at 4,190,000 bushels, 30% above 1941 and 15% above average in Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, and South Carolina. Wartime transportation limits ripening in freight cars, requiring quick shipping. Favorable weather ensures quality; tomatoes provide vitamins C, A, and B1.
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30 Pct. Increase
The United States Department
of Agriculture estimates the 1942
tomato crop at 4,190,000 bushels,
which is 30 percent above that
of last year and 15 percent above
the average for the Mississippi,
Texas, Georgia, Louisiana and
South Carolina producing areas.
Department officials state that
the marketing of tomatoes from
these distant producing areas is
aggravated this year by the war-
time transportation situation.
Shippers and dealers will not be
able to hold tomatoes in freight
cars for ripening as has been the
practice in the past. It will be
necessary to ship and unload as
quickly as possible in order that
cars may be released for other
use.
Weather conditions
recently
have been favorable for the pro-
duction of good quality tomatoes.
This crop is noted for its value as
a source of vitamin C. It also con-
tains vitamin A and some vitamin
B1.
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Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina Producing Areas
Event Date
1942
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USDA estimates 1942 tomato crop at 4,190,000 bushels, 30% increase from last year and 15% above average. Wartime transportation issues prevent holding tomatoes in freight cars for ripening; quick shipping required. Favorable weather for quality. Tomatoes source of vitamin C, A, and B1.