Tag: nutsedge
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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 – 10/27/25
Rain has finally come as the weather turns cooler. Strawberry planting is wrapping up in parts of the state. Insect pressure, including diamondback moth and two-spot cotton leafhopper, is still high in places. See details below. For anyone growing or thinking about growing sweetpotatoes, please take this short survey to help us determine interest in…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/20/25
Strawberry planting is still going full steam ahead in some areas while it winds down in others. Fall greens are looking good with some caterpillars present in places. Keep an eye out for disease with the cool mornings and heavy dew. See details below. For anyone growing or thinking about growing sweetpotatoes, please take this…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/13/25
As we get into strawberry season, check out this year’s Strawberry Webinar Series to brush up on disease management, bed formation, and insect management. SC pesticide applicators can earn 1.5 pesticide credists. The webinar is available now through 11/15. View Details and Register Here Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you…
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Weekly Field Update – 9/8/20
Statewide Dr. Matt Cutulle reports, “With all the rain we had in August the weed seed bank is starting to pop. Nutsedge pressure can be really tough in September. For fall cole crop plantings, it is important to initiate the stale seed bed technique (allow weeds to come up and burn them down multiple times…
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