Tag: Peaches
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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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Weekly Field Update – 8/30/21
Don’t forget to sign up for the Virtual Strawberry Production Meeting we will have this Thursday (9/2) at 6 PM. We will have speakers from Clemson, UGA, and NC State and we expect it to be a great program. Visit the Upcoming Events page to see a list of topics and click here to register.…
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Weekly Field Update – 7/26/21
Statewide The SC Specialty Crop Association is offering a new grant opportunity, the Enhancing Crop Packaging Cost-share Program. With this new cost-share program, growers can receive reimbursement up to $1,800 per grower for packaging needs. All that is required in addition to the application are copies of receipts used for purchasing packaging materials. You will…
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Weekly Field Update – 6/21/21
Coastal Rob Last reports, “Given the rainfall and humidity levels, we are seeing increases in foliar and fruit diseases on a range of crops. This includes cottony leak in cucumbers, anthracnose in pepper, tomatoes, and cucurbits. Also, please be aware cucurbit downy mildew is very active now. As a result, it is going to be really important…
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Weekly Field Update – 6/14/21
The Coastal Research and Education Center Field Day is coming up this Thursday, June 17 beginning at 8:30. You must have registered to attend this year. Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “We received some welcomed rain but 5+ inches in a day or so was a bit much. Conditions this week will dry things out. I cannot…
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