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Weekly Field Update – 3/4/24
We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week we have a Water Management Class in Blackville and a Blueberry Maintenance and Fertility Field Day in Gable. Also, check out…
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Question of the Week – Henbit
What is this cool-season weed that is turning fallow fields purple right now? This is henbit (Lamium amplexicaule). This annual cool-season weed germinates in the fall and grows throughout the winter. It begins blooming in the late-winter, with some blooms visible earlier during warm spells. This time of year, fallow fields often have enough henbit…
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Weekly Field Update – 2/26/24
We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week we have the Pee Dee Vegetable Production Meeting in Florence. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange…
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Question of the Week – Carolina Jessamine
What is this wildflower that is starting to appear on field edges and wood lines? This is Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). This native, evergreen vine is just starting to bloom. In a few more weeks, as it reaches full bloom, it can be seen growing on trees and fences on the side of seemingly every…
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Weekly Field Update – 2/19/24
We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week we have the Upstate Strawberry Meeting in Gaffney, and a Cucurbit Production Meeting in Blackville. Also, check out the latest episode…
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Weekly Field Update – 2/12/24
We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week we have an Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation Workshop in Charleston. Also, check out last week’s episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast…
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Weekly Field Update – 2/5/24
We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week we have a Tractor Driving Contest, Farm Safety, and Soil Health Workshop in Charleston, the Midlands Spring Vegetable Meeting in Pelion,…
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Weekly Field Update – 1/29/24
We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. As you prepare for the 2024 season, take a look at this article from agribusiness agent Kevin Burkett about being mindful of overhead expenses. Don’t…
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Weekly Field Update – 1/22/24
Happy 2024! We’re back and ready for another great year of growing fruit and veggies! We hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything.…
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Weekly Field Update – 12/4/23
Today’s update will be our final update of 2023. With things slowing down in the field, we will take some time to focus on other projects, and the Weekly Field Updates will resume in January. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, and we’ll see you back in 2024! Check out upcoming…
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