2013 Cucumber Agreement
Agreement has been reached with Hartung Brothers for 2013 cucumbers. Details are as follows:
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2012
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2013
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Grade Sizes
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Minimum Prices for Each Ton
(f.o.b. factory receiving station)
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Minimum Prices for Each Ton
(f.o.b. factory receiving station)
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No. 1’s
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5/8" to 1 1/16"
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$836.00/ton
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$840.00/ton
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No. 2’s
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1 1/16" to 1 1/2"
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$322.00/ton
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$342.00/ton
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No. 3’s
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1 1/2" to 2"
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$222.00/ton
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$222.00/ton
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No. 4’s
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2" to 2 1/8"
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$20.00/ton
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$20.00/ton
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Nubs & Crooks
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$20.00/ton
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$20.00/ton
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The split planting premium, to be paid on deliveries beginning August 8th is now 7.5%, up from the previous 5% (904/368/239/22/22).
The downy mildew reimbursement is now $20/ton, up from $14/ton.
Seed price increased to $2.70/1,000, up from $2.48/1,000.
Further details will be sent in a letter to all cucumber growers shortly.
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