Tag: rain
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Weekly Field Update – 3/24/25
Though we had some cool nights, we saw beautiful spring weather last week. Strawberry picking is just beginning in places. Peach bloom has peaked and we are entering shuck split in some varieties. We have been dry and windy, so keep a close eye out for spider mites. See details below. Clemson Extension is working…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/17/25
Spring officially begins this week, though spring weather has been here for a little while now. Strawberries have really jumped in the last week and a few folks have had a chance to taste some. Peaches are in bloom and spring crops are starting to go into the ground. See details below. Clemson Extension is…
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Weekly Field Update – 12/2/24
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We finally got some frosts and freezes around the state this past weekend. Fall brassicas are still looking great while cucurbits are officially done. Strawberries are a mixed bag around the state. This will be our last update of 2024. It’s been a challenging year, but we hope…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/25/24
The weather has been favorable for fall crop development and greens grown for Thanksgiving are looking great. Some insect and disease issue persist, but have been manageable. Strawberries are variable going into the winter. See details below. Happy Thanksgiving! Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/18/24
Most of the state received a little more rain this past week. Strawberries are looking good those there are some scattered disease issues. Fall brassicas are looking great and are being harvested now. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/11/24
We finally got some rain this past week. Fall crops are coming along nicely with scattered insect and disease issues. Neopest is showing up in strawberries as plants contiue to establish. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of…
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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 – 8/26/24
Strawberry growers are scrambling to find disease-free plants. Late-season disease and insect pressure is picking up and muscadines and other fall crops are nearing harvest. See details below. Researchers from universities across the Southeast are seeking to expand the number of crops on the MyIPM app for Vegetables. In order to do this, feedback is…
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Weekly Field Update – 8/19/24
The Coastal and Pee Dee regions have been drying out from Tropical Storm Debby. Fall crops are being planted in many areas. Peach harvest is coming to a close and muscadine harvest will begin soon. Disease pressure has really kicked up. See details below. Growers may continue document any crop or infrastructure impacts from Tropical…
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Weekly Field Update – 8/12/24
The coastal region and Pee Dee saw lots of rain and flooding in places from Tropical Storm Debby last week. As field conditions improve this week, please document any crop or infrastructure impacts from the storm by using the ESF-17 form. The information collected will be used to estimate the statewide agricultural impact of TS…
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