There were a few counties that had brief but hard rains this week. Some coastal counties and parts of the upper interior had up to two inches of rain. Some of that moisture soaked in and a lot ran off into the ditches. More rain is badly needed. Some of the west coast counties are very dry with non- irrigated groves in full afternoon wilt.
Irrigation continues in all areas to help keep trees from going into stress and dropping foliage.
Peak Valencia harvest continues in all areas. Grapefruit and Honey tangerine movement is slowing as fewer crops remain to be picked. Temple harvest is over except for a few later bloom crops. Caretakers are cutting cover crops and herbiciding. Sprays and fertilizers are being applied in most areas.