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SUGGESTIONS AND RECOM /ENDATIONS CONCERNED WITH THE 1951 APPLE CROP. 
The September 1 estimate of the 1951 commercial apple crop announced by the U. S. 
Dept. of Agriculture is 119,892,000 bushels, compared to 123,126,000 bushels in 
1950. This represents a decrease of only 3,000,000 bushels, The New Jersey crop 
is estimated to be 3,280,000 bushels this year compared to 2,520,000 bushels last 
year, an increase of over 700,000 bushels. 
The 1950-51 apple deal was disastrous for many growers. A repetition of last 
year's experience must be avoided if the apple industry is to survive. Various 
reasons have been given for the unfortunate situation that existed in connection 
with the marketing of the 1950 apple crop. The individual grower had very little, 
if any, control over some of the factors affecting that situation. One important 
factor over which the individual grower in New Jersey does have control is the 
grading and packing of his fruit. It is generally agreed that too much inferior 
fruit was packed, stored and sold during tne 1950-51 season. Grading and packing 
in too many cases was not good enough to meet market requirements. Too many 
apples were not in good condition when sold or offered for sale. 
At a recent conference initiated by the N. J. Apple Institute, the following 
statements were approved in connection with apple grades and packs: 
A. Apples for Export 
(1) It is estimated that 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 bushels of apples may 
be exported from the 1951 crop. 
(2) Aprles packe ad for export should be 23 to ol in size to receive 
favorable acceptance in most markets. 
(3) Apples meeting the "U. S. Fancy" grade requirements will be pre- 
ferred in export markets. 
(4) Packs below the "U., S. No. 1" grade will not be accepted in foreign 
markets at any price. 
(5) The box is the preferred package for export apples. Baskets or ex- 
port tubs only acceptable if supplies are light. Steamship rates are much higher 
on baskets. — 
B. Apples for Domestic Markets | 
(1) Do not pack any apples below 25" unless you have a definite market 
for a smaller size. It is not economical or good business to pack 23" apples for 
domestic markets. 
(2) A 2-3/4 and up pack is preferred by the domestic trade. 
(3) Pack nothing below a "U., S. No. 1" grade. A "U. S. Fancy" grade 
is preferable. 
(4) Keep inferior grades of apples off the fresh fruit market. Dispose 
of such fruit through some processing outlet or dump it. It is not likely to pay 
marketing expenses and may interfere with the sale of better fruit. 
C. Apples tor School Luncn Use Through tne P.iw.a. 
fll P.M.A. apple purchases will be on a U. S. Grade basis. The 
minimum grade will be "UU, 5. No. 1.* 
(2) Preliminary announcements indicate that the minimum size of apples 
purchased by the P.M.A. for School Lunch use will be 23" or larger sizes and 
meeting the U. S. standards for Export. 
9-20-51 Arthur J. Farley, Seeretary 
