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• South Carolina Field Update (July 6, 2026): Triple Digit Heat Index

  

  Another hot week in SC with little to no rain across much of the state. Insect pressure continues to be relatively high in areas and if we get afternoon thunderstorms, as predicted, disease pressure may also be on the rise with increased moisture. A reminder that if you plan to apply for the South Carolina…

  Justin Ballew

  July 6, 2026

  Weekly Field Updates

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• Weekly Field Update – 7/17/23

  

  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…

  Justin Ballew

  July 17, 2023

  Weekly Field Updates

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• Field Update – 7/6/20

  Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “It was a warm week with some sprinkled in showers along the coast. All crops are coming in right now with heavy watermelon volume. What’s left of the tomato crop is ripening fast. As far as pests go, I have seen a good amount of bacterial leaf spot in pepper, squash…

  Justin Ballew

  July 6, 2020

  Weekly Field Updates

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