Tag: Peaches
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Weekly Field Update – 3/21/22
The University of Georgia’s food safety team is conducting a survey to assess food safety risks posed by wild birds. Please take the survey here for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/14/22
Coming up this week is the Farm Safety Day for Women on 3/18. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our lineup of winter/spring meetings here. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back on Thursday for the answer! Statewide Dr.…
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Hard Freeze Forecast for the Weekend
Growers have been keeping a close eye on the weather this week as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid to low 20s around the state Saturday night and Sunday morning. 5 to 15 mph winds are also expected. With crops like peaches, blueberries, and strawberries now in bloom and young brassica transplants in the…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/7/22
Coming up this week we have the in-person Midlands Vegetable Meeting, Upstate Apple and Peach Meeting, and virtual Peach meeting. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our lineup of winter/spring meetings here. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back…
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Weekly Field Update – 2/21/22
Coming up this week we have an in-person irrigation meeting and Part 1 of our virtual Brassica series. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our lineup of winter/spring meetings here. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back on Thursday…
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Weekly Field Update – 1/31/22
Coming up this week is a virtual Small Fruit Production Meeting on 2/3. Click here to register and don’t forget to check out the rest of our lineup of winter/spring meetings here. Today we’ll be starting something new we’re calling the Question of the Week. At the end of today’s post will be a photo…
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Weekly Field Update – 1/18/22
We hope everyone had a great holiday season and that 2022 is off to a good start! Remember to keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab over the next couple of months. We have lots of fruit and vegetable-related meetings coming up. This week we have a couple in-person meetings and a virtual tomato…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/29/21
We are currently evaluating the SC Grower site to determine any updates or upgrades that are necessary to better serve our viewers. To help with this, we would love to have your feedback. This quick survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Please take a minute to share some of your likes,…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/15/21
We are currently evaluating the SC Grower site to determine any updates or upgrades that are necessary to better serve our viewers. To help with this, we would love to have your feedback. This quick survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Please take a minute to share some of your likes,…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/11/21
Statewide There are some reports that anthracnose may be issue in strawberries this year. In addition, we are continuing to look out for the new disease, Neopestalotiopsis. Clemson Plant Pathologist Guido Schnabel has recommended applying Zivion S (natamycin) via preplant dip to help prevent these diseases. Dr. Schnabel provided the following instructions: Mixing Instructions. Add…
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