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Tulare County Crop Report for week ending Aug. 20

SMALL GRAINS AND OTHER FIELD CROPS:
Cotton fields are in full bloom. Some fields of alfalfa are being cut for silage and baled for dairy feed. Corn silage harvest is in full swing throughout the county. Corn fields that were planted late in the season are still immature, with plants that have not formed tassels. Silage fields that have been harvested are being fertilized and prepped for winter crops. Bean fields continue to be treated for weeds and insects. Dried beans are being exported to Guadeloupe and St. Lucia.

DECIDUOUS TREE FRUITS, NUTS, AND GRAPES:
Almonds are being shaken off the trees and swept. Nut trees are being sprayed for pests and some nut tree orchards are being tilled or sprayed for weed control prior to harvest. The new pistachio crop is near maturity, with harvest approaching quickly. Quince are maturing and being picked for local buyers. Table grape harvest is…

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