Hurricane Floyd caused no significant damage. Harvesting is expected to start in early November. Planting is increasing. Picking is expected to start over the next seven to ten days. Planting is slowly increasing with some delays due to rainy weather.
Planting is on schedule.
Workers are spraying for the control of insects and disease. Crop condition remains mostly good. Plants on seeded acreage show slow growth. Strong winds caused some leaf burn and minimal bloom loss. Staking and tying are very active.