Tag: caterpillars
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Weekly Field Update – 11/17/25
After a cold snap, warm weather is back. Some strawberry growers covered their plants for the cold and are now uncovering to let them soak up the warm weather. Warm season crops were finished of by the cold. Brassica crops are showing a few disease issues as well as some cold-related discoloration. The Mildands region…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/10/25
The weather has quickly turned cold after a fairly warm week. Fall tomatoes, peppers, and cucurbits will be finished off this week. Strawberries are looking good so far with few disease or establishment issues. See details below. As we get into strawberry season, check out this year’s Strawberry Webinar Series to brush up on disease…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/3/25
Strawberry planting has finished up and crops look good so far. Fall tomatoes, squash, etc. are still being harvested, but the end is near. Greens are looking great and we expect to have a good crop for the Thanksgiving market. See details below. As we get into strawberry season, check out this year’s Strawberry Webinar…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/27/25
Rain has finally come as the weather turns cooler. Strawberry planting is wrapping up in parts of the state. Insect pressure, including diamondback moth and two-spot cotton leafhopper, is still high in places. See details below. For anyone growing or thinking about growing sweetpotatoes, please take this short survey to help us determine interest in…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/20/25
Strawberry planting is still going full steam ahead in some areas while it winds down in others. Fall greens are looking good with some caterpillars present in places. Keep an eye out for disease with the cool mornings and heavy dew. See details below. For anyone growing or thinking about growing sweetpotatoes, please take this…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/13/25
As we get into strawberry season, check out this year’s Strawberry Webinar Series to brush up on disease management, bed formation, and insect management. SC pesticide applicators can earn 1.5 pesticide credists. The webinar is available now through 11/15. View Details and Register Here Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/6/25
As the weather feels more and more like fall, disease is becoming more apparent. Strawberry planting is just beginning and will pick up in the next week. Leafy greens are looking good, though caterpillar populations are high in places. See details below. As we get into strawberry season, check out this year’s Strawberry Webinar Series…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/29/25
Finally, some rain. It looks like we will get a little more in the next day or two. Diseases have been hanging around and are likely to kick up with the moisture. Caterpillar activity is causing some issues in cucurbits and brassicas. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so…
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Weekly Field Update – 5/5/25
Thunderstoms swept through parts of the state last week, bringing hail in some places. The coast remains dry. Root rot diseases are becoming more common in strawberries as harvest continues. Spider mites are getting out of control under high tunnels. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t…
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Weekly Field Update – 5/20/24
This week, check out the Transitioning your Business to the Next Generation Workshop put on by Clemson’s Agribusiness Team on Thrusday, 5/23. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast below. Don’t forget to look at our…
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