It is anticipated that there will be spots in early fields that will have been damaged due to wet soil conditions. Aster leafhoppers continue, along with disease pressure. Tipburn has been evident, which is common in early plantings. Purple blotch and botrytis was found. Thrips levels are low.
Celery harvest is in full swing.
The market has been very strong but is weakening now. Aster leafhoppers are still going strong above threshold levels. An increase in aphid activity has been found. A flush of cutworm adults was found in traps in the Decatur area. Some incidences of early and late blight also were reported.