Tag: fall crops
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Weekly Field Update – 8/12/24
The coastal region and Pee Dee saw lots of rain and flooding in places from Tropical Storm Debby last week. As field conditions improve this week, please document any crop or infrastructure impacts from the storm by using the ESF-17 form. The information collected will be used to estimate the statewide agricultural impact of TS…
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Weekly Field Update – 8/5/24
We’re forecast to get lots of rain this week from Tropical Storm Debby. This comes as growers are finishing up summer crops and are making preparations for fall crops. 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 the SC…
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Weekly Field Update – 7/29/24
Lots of rain fell over parts of the state last week. Keep a close eye out for potential disease progression following all the moisture. Insect pressure remains high as growers make preparations for fall crops. 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 – 12/4/23
Today’s update will be our final update of 2023. With things slowing down in the field, we will take some time to focus on other projects, and the Weekly Field Updates will resume in January. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, and we’ll see you back in 2024! Check out upcoming…
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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…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/20/23
From the SC Grower crew, we hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving later this week! Be sure to eat lots of fresh SC grown collard greens and sweetpotatoes! 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,…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/13/23
This week, we have a couple field days coming up: Alternaria Management in Kale Field Tour on 11/15 and the Citrus and Small Fruits Field Day on 11/17. And don’t forget about the Southeast Citrus Expo going on 11/17 and 11/18. View more details for these events here. Check out upcoming meetings on the Upcoming…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/6/23
Southern SARE is encouraging growers to submit proposals for the Producer Grant Program. “The maximum funding amount for a Producer Grant is $20,000 for individual farmers/ranchers and $25,000 for farmer/rancher organizations. Producer Grants are used to conduct sustainable agriculture research projects that solve agricultural production challenges farmers face and to develop information on what works…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/30/23
The final installment of the Strawberry Webinar Series will be available until next Monday (11/6). Don’t miss this presentation about managing cold events. NC State University is looking for cucumber growers to participate in a survey about experiences with common cucumber diseases and growers’ opinions about cucumber plant characteristics. The aim of this study is…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/23/23
Our Strawberry Webinar Series is still live. The second presentation will be available until 10/27, so don’t let this opportunity to earn pesticide credits slip away. 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,…
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