Hurricane Floyd's strong winds caused some leaf damage and increased bloom drop in some unprotected fields along the southeastern coast with most plants expected to recover from this damage. Currently, heavy rains and expected strong winds from Tropical Storm Harvey are curtailing most field- work. The crop is in good condition with good stands established. Planting is on schedule and increasing. Growers are staking pole varieties.
Crop is in fair to good condition.
North Central-Transplanting is starting. Hastings-Transplanting is starting. Hurricane Floyd caused no significant damage. Harvesting is expected to start in early November. Planting is increasing.