Cole crops for fall are now being harvested. Early cauliflower is smaller than normal, but later plantings still have potential to respond to rain. Muskmelons are in very short supply as fields matured early. Late planted fields are making a good return with the warm temperature keeping melons at a high quality. Slicers are in the market from several farms that planted this crop after cabbage.
Quality is reasonably good considering the dry conditions.
A little rain will pay a good return on this crop. 2 - SW Michigan Research and Extension Center Ron Goldy Weather Weather during the period has been warm and dry. Heavy dew has been typical during this time with leaves staying moist until mid to late morning. Commodities report Volume is decreasing on summer vegetables as the weather cools and older fields drop below economic yields. Harvest is underway in late planted fields.