This has contributed to minor yield losses in many of these fields and was brought on by cool, cloudy weather intermixed with hot, sunny weather. Trace amounts of sorghum ergot have been observed in the lower part of the Lower Gulf Coast and Lower Rio Grande Valley. These are fairly rare on the LGC, and are not considered of economic proportions in commercial grain sorghum fields. On the LGC, cotton has made significant growth during the past two weeks, with many fields entering bloom now. Bud and bollworms are becoming heavy with many fields sprayed this week to protect new squares where they are feeding.
Most fields appear clean of major weed problems, and have been cultivated.
Record amounts of soybeans may be observed this year, due to the wet spring experienced here. The earliest-planted beans had a lot of chlorosis. These appear somewhat improved with sunny, warmer weather. Lots of crops around at various growth stages. Regionally, this will be an extended harvest season for every crop.