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• South Carolina Field Update (April 6, 2025): Crops Look Good So Long As the Irrigation is Running

  

  Despite the forecast for a stormy Easter, most of the state remains dry after receiving very little rain. Strawberry picking is wide open in the Lowcountry and Midlands and is beginning in the Upstate. Disease remains low, though some dry-weather-related insect and mite problems are emerging. Key Takeaways for Growers This Week The latest episode…

  Justin Ballew

  April 6, 2026

  Weekly Field Updates

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