Growers are finding a normal to below-normal crop with good quality. Most are optimistic of better yields in the longer season varieties. Sweet corn continues to be harvested with still low value. Irrigated fields have a quality crop remaining that will last several more weeks. This week I have seen late planted corn with a very heavy rust and Stewart's Wilt infestation.
Pumpkin fields continue to look very bad.
Between dry weather, virus and mildew, this crop will not be good in our area this year. Cabbage for fall harvest has continued to look good in spite of the dry weather. Although wilted during the heat of the day it continues to grow. Harvest will be delayed but fields still look good. Pepper harvest continues with good quality coming out of the irrigated fields.