A higher than normal incidence of insect infestation has plagued the bean crop, also causing substantial losses. Fruit size is slightly below normal on some orchards, but yields are expected to be average. The early varieties did not size adequately in some locations because of drought conditions. The main crop is maturing faster than normal, causing some pressure to pick McIntosh and Cortland varieties earlier than usual. Harvest should be completed within a week or so.
Harvest is complete.
White tussock moth damage, monilinia blight and drought have caused losses in some areas. The second cut is light in the southwest regions.