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1^ wheat belt. Cold rain or snow was unfavorable for livestock in the 

 Northern Plains and some Rocky Mountain sections. This has affected 

 young lambs more than other classes of livestock. 



Vegetables . Although the unfavorable weather conditions 

 during the first half of March In most of tne southern states delayed 

 the development of truck crops and spring planting operations, it is 

 expected that the tonnage of 20 early crops in 19^2 will be 22 per cent 

 greater than in 19^1. Most of this increase is in early cabbage, but 

 most early truck crops are expected to be equal to or greater than last 



year. Prices in January remained well above 19^1 levels except for 

 artichokes, cabbage, celery, shallots and spinach. Potato prices in 

 19^2 will be supported by the government. A minimum price has been 

 set at $1 per hundredweight for Round White in Minnesota and northern 

 Dakota areas, with differentials for other varieties and producing 

 sections. March intentions to plant potatoes indicate an acreage far 

 bolow that called for in the 19i^2 production goals. This may be 

 revised upward, however. The acreage of dry beans is also likely to 

 fall about g per cent below the 19^2 production goal. Stocks of 

 canned vegetables are being rapidly reduced but there are plenty of 

 frozen vegetables, on hand. 



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