Condition is good. Growers mowed some of the oldest fields to make a second crop. The crop is in fair to good condition. Planting remains steady. Picking is gaining momentum.
Quality is fair to good.
However, strong winds at mid-week blew sand over some fields. Planting of winter crop acreage is active. Growers made some spot resets and pulled up a some plants flooded by Irene's rains. Harvesting of Bell and specialty types continued. Sizes are variable.