Quality is fair to good. However, strong winds at mid-week blew sand over some fields. Planting of winter crop acreage is active. Growers made some spot resets and pulled up a some plants flooded by Irene's rains. Harvesting of Bell and specialty types continued.
Sizes are variable.
Yield is below normal. The crop is in fair to good condition. Plant growth and fruit develop ment are normal but slow. Most planting is on schedule. The crop is in fair condition.