ORDSR BEES EARLY 



According to the latest advice received, shippers of package bees 

 are experiencing some difficulty in getting necessary supplies for shipment 

 cases. It appears likely that the number of packages shipped will be below 

 normal. Beekeepers vrtio intend to use package bees are advised to order early. 

 Fruit growers who rely on package bees for pollination should take this ad- 

 vice and act on it. 



It is very likely that losses of overwintered bees virill be larger 

 than usual. This, together with the shortage of package bees that may be 

 anticipated, makes it essential that arrangements for securing bees for pol- 

 lination be completed early. 



— F. R. Shaw 



SALVAGE AI JD RE-US E OF FRUIT AIJD VEGE TAB LE COMT AIMERS 



General Lumber Situation. The users and suppliers of lumber in 1942 

 were caught in a sxjueeze because of increased demand for lumber as a result of 

 the larger .amounts necessary for military uses and to decreased production 

 which resulted from labor and equipment shortages. As a result of the in- 

 creased demand, the estimated consumption of lumber in 1942 went up ll^-j over 

 that of 1941. Also in 1942 the production of lumber failed by about 20^i to 

 equal consumption. The deficit v/as made up by imports and by v/ithdrav/als 

 from inventories. This drain upon supplies has now depleted the stocks of 

 lumber to about 50^b of normal. Considering the fact that the inventory re- 

 serve represents a v;ide variety of sizes, species, and grades, this small 

 stock represents a very siTiall supply for emergencies in 1943. 



By exercising the severest restrictions, it is estimated that con- 

 sumption in 1943 can be held to a little over 31 billion board feet, which 

 is about 25J^ belov; the consumption of last year. Although it is possible to 

 reduce the lumber consuraption for certain uses during 1943 from that of the 

 past year, increases for other uses will be inevitable. These are chiefly 

 for boxes and crates used as containers for products shipped overseas. 

 Other military requirements, such as construction, are expected to drop. 

 It may be necessary to restrict civilian construction this year to about 

 one-half that of last year and to about one-third of that of 1941. This 

 restriction would eliminate all but the bare essentials of construction and 

 maintenance. Even with tliis restricted use, hov/ever, it is possible that 

 labor, equipment, tire and replacement problems may reduce the 1943 produc- 

 tion and imports below the requirements of these minimum essentials, and 

 thus make further inroads upon the already scanty lumber reserves by the 

 end of 1943. This makes any program for conserving lumber during the cur- 

 rent year of vital inporteince. 



Fruit and Vegetable Containers. The total estimated minimum es- 

 sential requirements f oV~6n1^iners~'and~~shipping material, such as boxes, 

 crates, etc., has increased about 30^o for 1943 over the consumption of 1942. 

 Most of this increase has been for military shipments. Some materials are 

 being packed in v/ood containers because of the scarcity of other package 

 materials such as metals. Other types of supplies are- being put in wooden 

 packages in order to secure a more substantial contairter for overseas shipping. 



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