Bell pepper picking started in the East Coast region. Cucumber and pickle harvesting began in the West Central area. Other vegetables available include watermelons, squash and okra. Crop condition improved as fields dried out. Harvesting is expected to begin by mid-November.
Planting is finished.
Planting remains steady. Crop condition is fair to good. Pin beans are forming on oldest plants. Recent winds and rain caused some bloom drop. Recent seedings germinated well.