Anything that can be done in storage to reduce the relative humidity and dry the onions down rapidly will prevent the fungus from expanding and producing more spores. Currently available fungicides applied in the field have not appeared to be helpful in reducing the occurrence of this disease following harvest. There was very limited rain this last week with most fields receiving none, to a very isolated area that received nearly two inches. Very warm temperatures during the week produced plant stress that was only salvaged by cool nights and a lot of humidity. Most crops are maturing and will receive little benefit from rain this late in the season.
Commodities report Sweet corn harvest is winding down rapidly with only limited acres left.
Corn borer trap counts were higher this week than any week since June 9. Tomatoes for fresh market are in good supply with good quality. Growers report reasonable demand. Processing tomato harvest is nearly two- thirds complete with near average yields. Fruit quality remains very good except for small fruits.