Scouts report plenty of European corn borer activity even though it isn't reflected in our traps. Pepper harvest is underway on bells and specialty peppers. Scouts have reported European corn borer egg masses. There is a little bacterial spot present, but it doesn't seem to have been a problem. A few rain showers have helped relieve a dry period this week for most areas.
Some areas still remain on the dry side.
Some early fields have been sprayed and killed preparing for harvest. Others are going down rapidly. Yields look good to excellent with good sizing. Early blight is detectable in some areas, no other disease problems to report. Weather update Jeff Andresen Agricultural Meteorology Geography High pressure has been the dominant weather factor across Michigan during the past several days, and will likely persist into early next week as well.