Tag: clemson extension
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Weekly Field Update – 11/18/24
Most of the state received a little more rain this past week. Strawberries are looking good those there are some scattered disease issues. Fall brassicas are looking great and are being harvested now. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/11/24
We finally got some rain this past week. Fall crops are coming along nicely with scattered insect and disease issues. Neopest is showing up in strawberries as plants contiue to establish. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/4/24
The weather remains dry with no real relief in sight. Strawberry planting has finished up and the condition of plantings is mixed. Disease levels are low from the dry weather, while insect levels are variable. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/28/24
Conditions remain dry across the state requiring lots of irrigation for fall crops. Strawberry planting is winding down as the last few plant shipments arrive. Insect and disease issues are variable across the state. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/21/24
Fall weather has arrived and strawberry planting is in full swing. Conditions have been dry across the state since Hurricane Helene. Diseases and insects are showing up in places as the fall growing season progresses. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/14/24
As cleanup from Hurricane Helene continues in the western parts of the state, crops are looking great elsewhere. Strawberries transplants are arriving on farms and planting has begun in many places. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of…
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Storm Damage from Around the State
Hurricane Helene made her way through the Palmetto State 2 weeks ago. Many areas of the state suffered significant damage, and some are still dealing with power and water outages. Here is a look at crop damage from across the state. If your farm suffered a crop loss, reach out to your local extension agent…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/7/24
Parts of the state continue to clean up damage from Hurricane Helene. Apples are being harvested in the Upstate and strawberry planting is just beginning. Disease is becoming more prevalent from the recent rain and heavy winds. See details below. Check out the 2024 SC and GA Strawberry Production Webinar for some timely tips for…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/30/24
Hurricane Helene cast tropical storm forced winds over most of South Carolina Friday as she tore through Florida and Georgia. The western part of the state took the brunt of the damage and large areas there remain without power as of this morning (9/30). Rivers also continue to rise as floodwaters from western North Carolina…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/23/24
While the Pee Dee received some rain last week, other parts of the state remain dry. Insect pressure is creeping up, as is disease pressure. The recent cooler weather has fall crops looking great. See details below. Check out the 2024 SC and GA Strawberry Production Webinar for some timely tips for the upcoming strawberry…
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