Caretakers are mowing, chopping and discing cover crops that are making good growth with the help of the summer rains. Growers are herbiciding, spraying and fertilizing in all areas. Dead trees are being removed and burned. Rains delayed picking of tomatoes around Quincy. A truck shortage is slowing the movement of watermelons.
Major crops shipped during the week include sweet corn, okra, potatoes, tomatoes, and watermelons.
Quality is good with harvesting to continue through early July. Harvesting is virtually finished. Harvesting is virtually done. Crop condition is good. Rains are aiding crop development.