Some isolated purple spot and common asparagus beetle problems were seen. Summer squash harvest has just begun, but is limited by the lack of male blossoms. Striped cucumber beetle is still common. Phytophthora problems have been reduced by dry weather. Winter squash crops are behind due to below normal temperatures.
Cucumber beetle is also a problem here.
In carrots cercospora leaf blight is becoming more common. Aster leafhopper numbers are down, but aster yellows is common from earlier high numbers. Snap bean crops are concentrated in Mason County and so hail damage was severe from last week s weather. European corn borer trap catches are down. Very dry weather has kept a strong grip on northeast Michigan.