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  • Tulare County Crop Status

    (Week Ending on March 9)

    SMALL GRAINS AND OTHER FIELD CROPS:

    Recent rains have benefited wheat and alfalfa crops. Dairy forage crops are still flourishing from
    the additional rain. Some fields are beginning to be planted for spring silage as weather permits.

    DECIDUOUS TREE FRUITS, NUTS, AND GRAPES:

    Bee hives are still being placed in almond orchards. Petal-fall on almonds is occurring. Stored
    almonds are going to India, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Finland, South Africa,
    Russian Federation, Chile, Germany, Israel, Kuwait, Japan, Jordan, and Belgium. Pistachios are
    being exported to Mexico, Hong Kong, Spain, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, the United
    Kingdom, Israel, Vietnam, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union.
    Some stone fruit orchards are still being pruned, and are in bloom. Due to the rain pesticides are
    being applied to protect the bloom from fungal diseases. Kiwis are still being pruned and tied.
    Kiwifruit are being packed for the domestic market and exported to Japan and Mexico.

    CITRUS, AVOCADOS, AND OLIVES:

    Citrus packing houses are behind in their packing schedules due to the wet weather. Navel
    oranges are continuing to experience quality issues as the season and rain continues. Navel
    oranges are being exported to New Zealand, Australia, Korea, Japan, China, Chile, Peru, Tonga,
    Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, and
    Mexico. Golden Nugget Mandarins are being packed for the domestic market. Lemons are still
    being exported to Japan. Pummelos are being sent to New Zealand, Mexico, and Japan.
    Minneola tangelos are being exported to Japan and the Netherlands. Seedless tangerines are
    being tented to prevent cross pollination. Olive trees are being pruned.

    VEGETABLES, MELONS, AND BERRIES:

    Small amounts of winter vegetables continue to be grown and harvested. Radishes are being
    harvested. Strawberry transplants continue to be planted. Blueberries are blooming in
    greenhouses and Bumble bees have been imported for pollination.

    LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY:

    Rangeland forage is in good condition, and continued rains promoted excellent growth. The fed
    cattle market is consistent at $124 per hundredweight.

    ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

    Wholesale nurseries are starting to pick up on shipments to out-of-state locations for the spring
    planting season. Ornamental nursery stock continues to be imported. Bare root rose nursery stock
    shipments continue to be received, as well as go out to eastern and western states. Mature olive
    trees continue to be dug and shipped to Florida.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (March 30, 2018) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Corn is still being planted as weather and soil conditions allow. Winter wheat and oats are enjoying the latest rains, growth is excellent. Ground preparation is continuing for spring row crops. Overall last week’s rainfall was beneficial to field crops.

    Vineyards continue to be pruned and tied. Stone fruit orchards are continuing to bloom and leaf out. Almond and stone fruit trees are blooming and leafing-out. Soil leveling continues in some fields in preparation for new plantings. Bee apiaries remain in almond and stone fruit orchards. Pomegranate and walnut orchards continue to be pruned. Pomegranates are starting to leaf-out. Pistachios are being exported to Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, and Turkey. Almonds are being shipped to Barbados, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom.

    Navel oranges, Mandarins, and lemons continue to be harvested, but at a slower rate. The harvest of late variety navel oranges continues, and fruit are showing some grading issues. The extent of freeze damage to citrus fruit is still being determined. Some hedge-rowing and skirting of orange groves continues to be preformed. Navel oranges are being exported to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Mandarins are being picked and shipped to Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand. Seedless tangerine groves continue to be netted in preparation for the coming bloom. Lemons are being exported to Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea. Minneola tangelos continue to be shipped to Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands. Some citrus trees are being planted. Some olive groves continue to be pruned.

    Squash and cucumber seedlings continue to grow under hot-caps and hot-tunnels. Greenhouse vegetables continue to be harvested. Strawberry and plantings are progressing well and maturing. This week’s warm, dry weather will be a benefit. Greenhouse blueberries were exported to Taiwan.

    Last week’s rain was boost for rangeland quality. The fed cattle market held steady at $127.00 per hundred weight this week.

    Retail nurseries are stocked up on both perennial and annual plants for the spring season. Bare-root roses are being received and processed for reshipment to various U.S. states, Canada, France, Japan, and Korea. Some mature olive trees are being dug for landscape purposes.

    Citrus Bloom has been declared to start in District 1 beginning at 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, March 31,2018.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (March 23, 2018) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Corn is being planted as weather allows. Winter wheat and oats are enjoying the latest rains, growth is excellent. Ground preparation is continuing for spring row crops. Alfalfa fields need more time and dry weather to fully develop before harvest begins. Overall this week’s rainfall was beneficial to field crops.

    Vineyards continue to be pruned and tied. Stone fruit orchards are continuing to bloom and leaf out. Almond trees are blooming and leafing out. Bee colonies continue being moved into almond and stone fruit orchards to help with pollination. Orchards are being monitored for possible damage from the recent freeze to the bloom, but the extent (if any) is as yet unknown. Pomegranate and walnut orchards continue to be pruned. Pistachios are being exported to Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, and Spain. Almonds are being shipped to Barbados, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom.

    Navel oranges, Mandarins, and lemons continue to be harvested, but at a slower rate. The harvest of late variety navel oranges continues, and fruit are showing some grading issues. The extent of freeze damage to citrus fruit is still being determined. Some pruning and skirting of orange groves is still occurring. Navel oranges are being exported to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Mandarins are being picked and shipped to Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand. Seedless tangerine groves continue to be netted in preparation for the coming bloom. Lemons are being exported to Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea. Minneola tangelos continue to be shipped to Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands. Some citrus trees are being planted. Olive groves continue to be pruned.

    Squash and cucumber seedlings continue to grow under hot-caps and hot-tunnels. Greenhouse vegetables continue to be harvested. Strawberry and plantings are progressing well and maturing. Blueberries should begin to bloom late in the week.

    This week’s rain was beneficial, and should improve the rangeland forage condition, As always, more rain is needed. The fed cattle market dropped $3.00 to $127.00 per hundred weight this week.

    Retail nurseries are stocked up on both perennial and annual plants for the spring season. Bare-root roses are being received and processed for reshipment to various U.S. states, Canada, France, Japan, and Korea. Some mature olive trees are being dug for landscape purposes.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (January 5, 2018) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Winter forage crops, such as wheat, barley, other cereal grains and forage mixes, continue to be planted and seed shipments received. Irrigation is still necessary to maintain growth of those plantings that have germinated. Rain is still desperately needed.

    Stored table grapes continue to be exported to China, Japan, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. Persimmons harvest continues steady, with export demand primarily to Mexico. Kiwifruit exports are slow but steady, with some going to Mexico and Taiwan. Pistachio nuts are being exported to Austria, Hong Kong, India, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Turkey, and Vietnam. Almonds are being shipped to Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Sweden, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Pruning continues in vineyards, stone fruit and nut orchards.

    Navel oranges continue to be exported to Australia, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand. Pomelos are being harvested and sold domestically, as well as exported to China and Japan. Melogold hybrid grapefruit continue being exported to Japan. Lemons are primarily going to China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, and New Zealand. The demand for Finger limes is steady, with exports going to France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Olive growers continue to prune groves.

    Fields are being prepared and planted with winter vegetable crops. Lettuce continues to grow. Strawberries are growing at roadside stands.

    The lack of rainfall has left rangeland forage conditions poor. More rain is needed to help with germination and growth of rangeland forage. Supplemental feeding has been required. The fed cattle market price is holding at $120.00 per hundred weight this week.

    Bare-root roses are being received and processed for reshipment out-of-state, mostly to Texas. Bare-root berries are being received at wholesale nurseries Nursery shipments have slowed due to the winter weather and time of year.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (December 15, 2017) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Cotton fields are being shredded and disked to comply with Cotton Plow down Regulations. All fields must be brought into compliance prior to December 20th. Seed is being shipped in and planted to winter forage crops such as wheat, barley, and other cereal grains and forage mixes. Irrigation is going to be needed to maintain growth without rain. Alfalfa has received its final cutting prior to winter dormancy. Dry beans are being exported to Guadeloupe.

    Table grape are being exported to China, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Kiwifruit are being shipped to Mexico. Persimmons are being harvested and sold domestically and exported to Mexico. Pistachio nuts are being exported to China, the European Union, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Almonds are being shipped to Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Pecans are being exported to Australia. Pruning continues in some stone fruit and nut orchards. Some older, poorly producing orchards and vineyards are being removed and prepared for replanting.

    The navel orange harvest is in full swing, with exports of early varieties to Australia, Chile, China, El Salvador, French Polynesia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Peru, and Singapore. Pomelos are being harvested and sold domestically, as well as exported to Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. Melogold hybrid grapefruit are being exported to Japan and Korea. Lemons are being exported to Mexico. Finger limes are being exported to France, Japan, and the Netherlands. Due to drops in overnight temperatures freeze prevention has become a priority.

    Fall vegetable harvest is coming to a close. Fields are being prepared for winter and spring plantings. Strawberries are growing at roadside stands.

    Rangeland forage conditions are fair to poor. More rain is needed to help with germination and growth of rangeland forage. Some supplemental feeding is required. The fed cattle market price fell slightly this week to $119.00 per hundred weight.

    Bare-root roses are being received and processed for reshipment out-of-state. Sales of Christmas Trees and other decorative plants continue to ramp up for the holiday season.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (December 11, 2017) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Cotton fields are being shredded and disked to comply with Cotton Plowdown Regulations. All fields must be brought into compliance prior to December 20th. Seed is being shipped in and planted to winter forage crops such as wheat, barley, and other cereal grains and forage mixes. Irrigation is going to be needed to maintain growth without rain.

    Table grape harvest is coming to an end, and grapes are being exported to China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates. Kiwifruit are being shipped to the Dominican Republic, French Polynesia, Honduras, and Mexico. Persimmons are being harvested and sold domestically and exported to Mexico. Pomegranates are being exported to Korea. Pistachio nuts are being exported to China, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates. Almonds are being exported to Belgium, Hong Kong, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Pakistan, South Africa, and Taiwan. Pruning continues in some stone fruit and nut orchards. Some older, poorly producing orchards and vineyards are being removed and prepared for replanting.

    The navel orange harvest is well underway, with exports of early varieties to Australia, Chile, China, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore, and Taiwan. Mandarins are being packed and shipped to Saudi Arabia. Pomelos are being harvested and sold domestically, as well as exported to Australia and New Zealand. Melogold hybrid grapefruit are being exported to Japan. Lemons are being exported to Australia, El Salvador, and New Zealand. Limes are being shipped to New Zealand. Finger limes are being exported to France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Young citrus trees are being bagged to protect them from the recent frost.

    Fall and winter vegetables are being harvested and available at roadside stands. Strawberries are growing at roadside stands.

    Rangeland forage conditions are fair to poor. More rain is needed to help with germination and growth of rangeland forage. Some supplemental feeding is required. The fed cattle market price was steady this week at $124.00 per hundred weight.

    Bare-root roses are being received and processed for reshipment out-of-state.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (November 22, 2017) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Cotton harvest is coming to an end. Fields are being shredded and disked to comply with Cotton Plowdown Regulations. All fields must be brought into compliance prior to December 20th. Black-eyed beans are being exported to Argentina. Fields are being worked and having fertilizer spread for winter planting. Seed is being shipped in and planted to winter forage crops such as wheat, barley, and other cereal grains and forage mixes. Recent rain may have helped germinated planted forage, but irrigation will be necessary if more rain isn’t forthcoming.

    Table grape harvest is coming to an end, and grapes are being exported to China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, the Philippines, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Arab Emirates. Kiwifruit are being exported to Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Mexico. Persimmons are being harvested and sold domestically and exported to Mexico. Pomegranates are being exported to Australia and Taiwan. Pistachio nuts are being exported to Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Walnuts continue to be harvested and exported to the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Almonds are being exported to Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Walnuts are being shipped to China. Pruning continues in some stone fruit orchards. Some older, poorly producing orchards and vineyards are being removed and prepared for replanting.

    The navel orange harvest is ongoing. Early varieties are being shipped domestically and some exported to Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and Thailand. Pomelos are being harvested and sold domestically as well as exported to Australia. Melogold hybrid grapefruit are being exported to Japan and Korea. Mandarins are being packed and shipped to El Salvador and Honduras. Lemons are being exported to Mexico. Limes are being shipped to New Zealand. Finger limes are being exported to France and the Netherlands. Young citrus trees are being bagged to protect them from frost.

    Fall vegetables are being harvested. Acorn and Spaghetti squash, pumpkins for pies, turnips, yams, kale, cauliflower, chard, collards, and leeks are just some of the choices available now at the local Farmer’s Markets. Strawberries continue to grow at roadside stands.

    Rangeland forage conditions are fair to poor. Rains should help with germination of rangeland forage, but more is needed. Some supplemental feeding is required. The fed cattle market price was stable this week at $124.00 per hundred weight.

    Nursery shipments continue to be slow. Wholesale nurseries are shipping small amounts of stock to local and out-of-state retail outlets. Bare-root roses are being received and processed for reshipment out-of-state.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (November 17, 2017) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Cotton is still being harvested. Fields are being shredded and disced to comply with Cotton Plowdown Regulations. All fields must be brought into compliance prior to December 20th. Black-eyed beans are being exported to Malaysia. Most summer crops have been harvested, and fields are being worked and having fertilizer spread for winter planting. Seed is being shipped in and planted to winter forage crops such as wheat, barley, and other cereal grain and forage mixes.

    Table grape harvest is nearing completion, and grapes are being exported to China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, and Vietnam. Plums are being shipped to Bangladesh, Canada, and Mexico. Kiwifruit are being exported to Colombia. Persimmons are being harvested and sold domestically. Pomegranates are being exported to Australia, Costa Rica, Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Pecans are being harvested, with the first exports going to New Zealand. Pistachio nuts are being exported to Australia, Bosnia Herzegovina, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. Walnuts continue to be harvested and exported to the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Almonds are being exported to Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. Pruning continues in some stone fruit orchards. Some older, poorly producing orchards and vineyards are being removed and prepared for replanting.

    The navel orange harvest is ongoing, with some early varieties being exported to Australia, Korea, Mexico, and Thailand. Maturity continues to be good, with tests above minimum requirements. Pomelos are being harvested and sold domestically as well as exported to Australia and Spain. Melogold hybrid grapefruit are being exported to Korea. Tangerines are being packed and sold on the domestic market. Finger limes are being exported to France and the Netherlands.

    Fall vegetables are being harvested. Acorn and Spaghetti squash, turnips, beets, yams kale, cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, and Snow peas are just some of the choices available now at the local Farmer’s Markets. Strawberries continue to grow at roadside stands.

    Rangeland forage conditions are fair to poor. Rains should help with germination of rangeland forage. Some supplemental feeding is required. The fed cattle market price continues to rise this week and is at $125.00 per hundred weight.

    Nursery shipments continue to be slow. Wholesale nurseries are shipping small amounts of stock to local and out-of-state retail outlets. Bare-root roses are being received and processed for reshipment out-of-state.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status For Week Ending November 11, 2017

    Visalia, Calif., (November 10, 2017) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Cotton is still being harvested for lint and seed. Fields are being shredded and disced to comply with Cotton Plowdown Regulations. All fields must be brought into compliance prior to December 20th. Alfalfa fields are still going strong, and continue to be irrigated, cut, and baled. Black-eyed beans are still being harvested and processed. Most summer crops have been harvested, and fields are being worked and having fertilizer spread for winter planting. Seed is being shipped in for winter forage crops.

    Table grape harvest is nearing completion, and grapes are being exported to Australia, China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Kiwifruit are being exported to Mexico. Persimmons are being harvested and sold domestically, with some shipments to Australia and Mexico. Pistachio nuts are being exported to China, the European Union, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Walnuts continue to be harvested and exported to China. Almonds are being exported to Brazil, China, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, and Taiwan. Pruning has started in some stone fruit orchards. Some older, poorly producing orchards and vineyards are being removed and prepared for replanting.

    The harvest of early navel oranges is underway, with early varieties being packed for the domestic market. Maturity continues to be good, with tests above minimum requirements. Fruit Cocktail hybrid grapefruit are being harvested and packed. Melogold and Oro Blanco hybrid grapefruit are being picked and exported to Japan and Korea. Pomelos are being exported to Australia. Tangerine harvest is beginning. Limes are being shipped to New Zealand. Olive groves are being pruned.

    Fall vegetables are being harvested and sold at the Farmer’s Markets and roadside stands. Some strawberries continue to grow at roadside stands.

    Rangeland forage conditions are fair to poor. Some supplemental feeding is required. The fed cattle market price is up to $117.00 per hundred weight. Harvested grain fields continue to be sheeped-off in southern portions of the county.

    Nursery shipments continue to be slow. Wholesale nurseries are shipping small amounts of stock to local and out-of-state retail outlets. Bare-root roses are being received and processed for reshipment out-of-state.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (October 27, 2017) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Cotton is being harvested for lint and seed, and farmers are expecting a decent yield. Alfalfa fields are still going strong, and continue to be irrigated, cut, and baled. Sorghum fields are being harvested. Most summer crops have been harvested, and fields are being worked and having fertilizer spread for winter planting. Seed is being shipped in for winter planting.

    Stone fruit season is all but finished, with a few being exported to Canada, Chile, Mexico, and New Zealand. Soil amendments are being applied to some stone fruit orchards. Pistachio harvest is wrapping up, with a few exports to Hong Kong, Israel, and Turkey. Almonds are being exported to Argentina, Chile, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. Walnuts continue to be harvested. Table grape harvest continues, and are being exported to Australia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, and Vietnam. Thompson seedless grapes are being rolled and picked up for raisins. Pomegranate harvest continues, with shipments going to Australia, Brazil, Korea, and domestic markets. Kiwifruit are being harvested, and exported to Mexico and Panama. Persimmon harvest is underway, with the cooler weather helping external color.

    Early navel oranges are being picked and tested for maturity. Navel oranges are also starting to hit the domestic market. Valencia oranges are finishing up, with a small amount going to domestic markets. Citrus orchards are being skirted and trimmed for the coming season. Melogold grapefruit are being picked and exported to Japan and Korea Limes are being exported to Japan, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. Lemons are being picked and shipped domestically. The olive crop is heavy and continues to be harvested.

    Pumpkins and specialty pumpkins are available for those looking to buy. Certified producers are picking tomatoes, sweet corn, okra, cucumbers, squash, and peppers. Commercial plantings of Yellow squash, eggplant, Bell peppers, Green Chili peppers, and cucumbers are being harvested and shipped domestically. Fall vegetables are developing well, and some early varieties are almost ready for harvest. Some strawberries continue to grow at roadside stands.

    Rangeland quality and forage is seen as only adequate for this time of year. The fed cattle market price is up to $111.00 per hundred weight. The milk price for local dairymen is sitting around $15 per hundred weight. Harvested grain fields continue to be sheeped-off in southern portions of the county.

    Nursery shipments continue to be slow. Wholesale nurseries are shipping small amounts of stock to local and out-of-state retail outlets. Potted roses are being shipped to Texas. New ag wells continue to be drilled.