Very warm temperatures during the week produced plant stress that was only salvaged by cool nights and a lot of humidity. Most crops are maturing and will receive little benefit from rain this late in the season. Commodities report Sweet corn harvest is winding down rapidly with only limited acres left. Corn borer trap counts were higher this week than any week since June 9. Tomatoes for fresh market are in good supply with good quality.
Growers report reasonable demand.
Processing tomato harvest is nearly two- thirds complete with near average yields. Fruit quality remains very good except for small fruits. Pepper harvest continues with good quality and demand. Several growers report corn borer larvae have caused some problems. Pumpkin harvest has begun on a limited basis.