Tag: field prep
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South Carolina Field Update (September 14, 2026): Muscadine Harvest Picks Up As Apple Harvest Begins
Warm temperatures persist, and scattered rain came late in the week. Apple harvest has begun in the very northwest corner of the state. Muscadine harvest is picking up with good yields and quality being reported. Disease incidence is increasing in several crops, so scout and treat accordingly. Key Takeaways for Growers This Week Pee Dee…
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South Carolina Field Update (September 8, 2026): Labor Day Brings Fall-like Weather
Labor Day arrived with some rain and much-anticipated cooler temperatures. Fall crops are establishing well, though we are seeing a few insect issues. Whiteflies are showing up in a number of crops. Muscadines are coming to harvest. See details below. Key Takeaways for Growers This Week Lowcountry Report Anna Sara Hill Midlands Report Daniel Lyon…
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South Carolina Field Update (August 31, 2026): Strawberry Field Prep Underway
Last week was a little cooler, and most areas received a little rain. Strawberry fields are being prepped across the state, with planting to begin in October. Be mindful of disease as the recent rainfall will make the environment favorable for development. Key Takeaways for Growers This Week Lowcountry Report Zack Snipes Midlands Report Sarah…
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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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Weekly Field Update – 9/16/24
The Pee Dee region is expecting rain from a potential tropical weather system this week. Fall crops are growing well with fairly low disease pressure. Caterpillar populations are climbing in places. See below for more details. Check out the 2024 SC and GA Strawberry Production Webinar for some timely tips for the upcoming strawberry season.…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/9/24
Conditions are quite dry across the state. Growers continue to prep strawberry fields and muscadines are coming into harvest. Insect isssues persist and viruses are common in cucurbits this season. See details below. Check out the 2024 SC and GA Strawberry Production Webinar for some timely tips for the upcoming strawberry season. The webinar is…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/3/24
The weather has turned dry over much of the state. Muscadines are coming to harvest as planting begins for some fall crops. Strawberry growers are still scrambling to make arrangements for the rapidly approaching planting season. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/16/23
All three installments of our Strawberry Webinar Series are now live. The first presentation will be available until 10/20, 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,…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/9/23
All three installments of our Strawberry Webinar Series are now live. The first presentation will be available until 10/20, 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,…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/2/23
This week, our Strawberry Webinar Series continues with a presentation on managing cold events. There is also a Fall Farm Safety Day for Women on 10/4 and a Waste Pesticide Collection Event happening 10/7 in York. Don’t miss these events! Check out upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events tab, and don’t forget to look at…
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