Louisiana Field Reports: Crops Make Good Progress, Early Harvest Nears

“Showers with some high winds and heavy rains forced growers out of the fields last week but replenished needed soil moisture. Sugarcane rust continued to linger in some fields but cane was starting to make good growth. Sugarcane borer pressure was high in some fields. Stink bugs showed up in soybean fields. Fig harvest was in full swing. Crawfish growers were starting to plant rice in ponds.”