Tasseling is increas ing in older fields. Growers are cultivating, fertilizing and spraying as needed. Winter crop picking is expected to start in February. Plant growth is good with youngest acreage germinating well. Wind gusts caused some light leaf burn.
Planting is active.
Harvesting of a limited acreage is winding down. Quality and color are good. Workers are cleaning acreage completely picked. Planting continues at a slow pace. Harvest ing is active with a small volume picked.