Tag: cool weather
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Weekly Field Update – 12/1/25
This will be our final update of 2025. We hope every one has a safe and happy holiday season and we’ll see you back in 2026! The state remains dry, though there is some rain in the forecast for this week. Strawberries are growing slow in places and have growers thinking about covering to accumulate…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/24/25
We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving and is able to enjoy a little time off with friends and family! After some spring-like weather, temperatures are expected to cool down again this week. Fields are very dry right now so growers need to ensure they are watering adequately. Insect and disease pressure is relatively low.…
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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 – 4/26/21
Join us this Wednesday (3/24/21) at 12:30 pm for an update from the tomato fields with Zack Snipes. It will be a relatively short meeting, lasting 30-45 minutes, so tune in while you eat your lunch. Click here to register. Coastal Rob Last reports, “Crops in the area continue to develop well, and I expect…
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Weekly Field Update – 2/8/21
Don’t forget to check out the Upcoming Meetings page for all the meetings coming up over the next couple months. There are 3 coming up this week: Small Fruits this evening (2/8), Peaches on Thursday afternoon (2/11), and Brassicas Thursday evening (2/11). We hope to see you there! Statewide Dr. Matt Cutulle reports, “With the cold temperatures…
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Weekly Field Update – 1/19/21
Remember to check out the “Upcoming Events” tab for upcoming meetings. The next one is this Wednesday (1/21/21) at 6pm. Dr. Brian Ward will be discussing fertility for organic crops. Statewide Dr. Matt Cutulle reports, “Burndown herbicide efficacy can be reduced in colder weather, especially systemic products such as glyphosate (Reduced translocation in the cold…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/23/20
We have added a new resource under the “Resources” section. On the right side of the page, you will find a link labeled “Plant and Seed Supplier List.” This is a list of reputable nurseries and seed suppliers that growers in SC regularly work with. If you know of a good nursery or seed supplier…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/19/20
Coastal Rob Last reports, “As we approach the time where strawberry plants will be delivered I would urge all growers to inspect plants before planting. Whiteflies continue to be numerous along with caterpillars in fall brassica crops. Scouting as always will remain very important.” Zack Snipes reports, “Hide ya collards, hide ya tomatoes, they eatin’…
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