Weekly Field Update – 11/27/23

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Check out upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events tab, and don’t forget to look at our Resources tab for links to crop handbooks, helpful websites, and related blogs. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast.

Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week, and check back on Thursday for the answer.

Coastal Region

Zack Snipes

• We finally got some rain to speak of over the holiday. The cooler weather and rain have really put the fall crops into gear.
• I have not seen or heard of many disease or insect issues of late. Don’t let your guard down.
• If you grow strawberries, make sure to inspect your deer fences to make sure they are working. Between now and Christmas is when I see most deer damage happening.

Midlands

Sarah Scott

• We received some much needed rain last week. Some areas up to 1.5 inches and it looks like more in this week’s forecast. We were very dry, so while this is great, we will also have to keep a close eye on disease issues popping up in saturated fields. 
• Peach growers are still prepping land for new plantings. We have also begun our fall orchard floor management sprays. PRE herbicide applications go out now to maintain a strip, hopefully, into May. A POST herbicide can be added to control emerged weeds. 

Upstate

Briana Naumuk

• Here in the Upstate we had a much needed soaking rain Thanksgiving week. Growers should be aware that although every little bit helps we are still in a drought. So, check your crops and irrigate accordingly.
• We are also expected to get freezing temperatures in the beginning of this week. Be sure to check the weather and protect the crops that need it.
• Growers should still scout for pests that made it through the cold snap. Most growers are gearing up for holiday sales as well.

Question of the Week

What is this weed that was found coming up in a mustard field?

Answer in the comments below and check back on Thursday to see the answer.