Cranbury Press in Cranbury, New Jersey

Weather observers report mixed week for New Jersey crops

The New Jersey State Weather Service observers report a mixed week ending May 14. Southern crops benefited from late week showers with strawberries and small fruits setting well. Drought in Burlington and central counties harmed grass, corn, and early fruit yields. Northern and Middlesex areas show drought stress with rye ripening early and poor hay. Peaches, apples, and pears look promising in Hunterdon Mercer and Somerset counties.