Georgia fall vegetable shipments are typically more moderate, but steady. In Wisconsin, the potato harvest continues and shipping is under way.
Eggplant shipping got underway from Southern Georgia in mid September. There is normal volume and shipments should continue steady in the weeks ahead.
Georgia grower-shippers are preparing for normal fall seasons with sweet corn and green beans. Corn is expected to start in late September and early October while growers typically begin harvesting beans in early to mid-October.
Meanwhile, Georgia sweet corn should finish shipments in mid-November and make for a seamless transition to Florida production in late November.
South Georgia green bean shipments are expected to get under way in mid-October.
Georgia cabbage shipments are shaping up to be steady, and normal in volume. The first loadings should begin in early to mid November and continue through December.
Wisconsin Potato Shipments
Wisconsin is expecting average volume and shipments this season, similar to a year ago. While loadings are underway from the central part of the state, the harvest will continue until around October 10.
Nationally, there will be plenty of spuds for hauling in the newly started season, which will continue into next summer. Idaho has planted 8,000 additional potato acres this season.
Wisconsin potatoes – grossing about $4100 to Boston.