_Prices of wheat and corn futures declined steadily throughout the week, but cash premiums strengthened in all markets excepting Minneapolis (p. 234)._
_The movement of fruits and vegetables was near the peak of the season, and prices declined (p. 230)._
_Definite information concerning volume of Danish imports steadied the butter market. Cheese markets were steady under improved demand (p. 233)._
_Hay continued in light supply and prices in most markets were unchanged. General inactivity continued in feed markets, wheat mill feeds registering extreme Weakness (p. 236)._
_Prices of spot and future cotton continued to advance. Production estimated at only 6,537,000 bales (p. 238)._
_The monthly Wool consumption report appears on page 239._
_The monthly table showing carload shipments of fruits and vegetables appears on page 232._
AUGUST EXPORTS OF EVAPORATED MILK SHOW INCREASE.
Shipments of Evaporated Milk During August Exceed Those of Condensed--Export Prices Lower.
The movement of unsweetened evaporated milk in cases during August was considerably larger than that of sweetened condensed milk, and the tone of the market for the former class of goods was proportionately better, as shown by a review of the latest available reports from milk manufacturers. The demand for bulk goods has decreased materially with the approach of cooler weather, especially the demand from the ice-cream trade.
Manufacturers’ reports of total stocks on hand Sept. 1 indicate approximately the same surplus of condensed case goods as on Aug. 1, but show a decrease of over 35% in the quantities of evaporated case goods. A similar condition prevailed with regard to unsold stocks, supplies of condensed case goods being practically the same as on Aug. 1, while stocks of unsold evaporated case goods decreased almost 50%. Stocks of case goods of both condensed and unsweetened evaporated milk on Sept. 1 were less than one-half the quantity reported on hand Sept. 1, 1920.
The export movement during August apparently served to give considerable relief to the general situation. Exports totaling 22,803,000 lbs. of evaporated milk more than doubled the July exports. Exports of condensed milk were but 7,557,000 lbs., although this was 2,000,000 lbs., heavier than in July. The United Kingdom received the heaviest shipments, 12,716,000 lbs. of evaporated and 3,232,000 lbs. of condensed going to that country. France and Germany each received approximately 3,000,000 lbs. of evaporated milk.