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In releasing the goals, the Agricultural Mobilization Committee urged growers of vegetables to take reasonable precaution before planting time to assure thenfeelves that marketing facilities and outlets will be available for their anticipated production. Growers • of vegetables for processing should consider seriously entering into advance contracts with processors to be assured of outlets for their production^ ~ "
In seeking production increases in grain and fiber, the Government offers producers an incentive in the form of price supports. But there are no price supports on vegetables. However, there have been instances in recent years where the Government has assisted growers of truck crops through surplus removal purchases. A pro* gram of that type is now operating in Virginia on apple*. If any such programs are approved in 1952, assistance will be rendered only where growers in an area have complied with the Department’* suggested acreage goals for the commodity.
In looking at the container situation, the prospect is satisfactory. The Department expects that the allocation of tin plate for cans for products under goals will continue to be made in sufficient quantities to meet requirements regardless ’ of the changes in the total supply of tin and steel. A surplus of glass containers is in prospects for 1952. V
The supply of polyethylene, pliofilm, cellophane, and other films for packing fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables will likewise be adequate to meet requirements. Furthermore, latest reports from sources of supply to, not indicate any apparent shortages of wirebound boxes, crates, hampers or baskets, and this condition is expected to continue throughout 1952.
Paper shipping sacks have been fairly tight for several months, and some delay may be expected in getting orders filled, although no critical shortage is foreseen at present. Burlap, cotton, and open
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