Quality is reasonably good considering the dry conditions. A little rain will pay a good return on this crop. 2 - SW Michigan Research and Extension Center Ron Goldy Weather Weather during the period has been warm and dry. Heavy dew has been typical during this time with leaves staying moist until mid to late morning. Commodities report Volume is decreasing on summer vegetables as the weather cools and older fields drop below economic yields.
Harvest is underway in late planted fields.
Many fields are finished with production and growers have begun to remove plastic, work the ground and plant cover crops. Many pumpkin fields are being defoliated by powdery mildew. This should be of little consequence since the warm summer conditions have advanced the crop to where many fruit have already matured. 3 Macomb, Lapeer, St. Clair Counties Hannah Stevens Weather September came in as warm as August was cool. Commodities reports Tomato harvest continues with an exceptionally nice crop, particularly some of the newer varieties.