Tag: Strawberries

• Weekly Field Update – 8/5/24

  

  We’re forecast to get lots of rain this week from Tropical Storm Debby. This comes as growers are finishing up summer crops and are making preparations for fall crops. 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 the SC…

  Justin Ballew

  August 5, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  clemson extension, Disease, fall crops, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nutrient deficiency, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, Strawberries, Tomatoes, tropical storm, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/29/24

  

  Lots of rain fell over parts of the state last week. Keep a close eye out for potential disease progression following all the moisture. Insect pressure remains high as growers make preparations for fall crops. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out…

  Justin Ballew

  July 29, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blossom end rot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, fall crops, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nematodes, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, Strawberries, sun scald, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/22/24

  

  Scattered rain fell over the weekend. Peppers and okra are coming as watermelon harvest finishes up. Disease and insect pressure remains high, and planning for strawberry planting is beginning. 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 the SC…

  Justin Ballew

  July 22, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blossom end rot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nematodes, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, Strawberries, sun scald, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/15/24

  

  A few areas recieved rain over the last week, contributing to increases in disease and fruit split. Sun scald and blossom end rot are becoming common, and insect pressure remains high. 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…

  Justin Ballew

  July 15, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blossom end rot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nematodes, Peaches, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, squash bugs, Strawberries, sun scald, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/8/24

  

  Scattered rain this past weekend brought some much needed relief to parts of the state. Insect pressure remains high in places and disease pressure is climbing. Harvest of several summer crops is starting to slow as preparations for fall crops are beginning. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so…

  Justin Ballew

  July 8, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blueberries, clemson extension, Disease, harvest, heat, Peaches, peppers, rain, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/1/24

  

  We hope everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day later this week! Parts of the state received some much-needed rain over the past several days. Hot weather is causing many crops to come to harvest faster than normal. Insect pressure is high, as is blossom end rot, and other heat-related issues. See details below.…

  Justin Ballew

  July 1, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  bacterial wilt, blueberries, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, Peaches, peppers, rain, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 6/24/24

  

  The heat continues throughout the state. Small fruits and peaches are being harvested in great quantities as disease and insect issues continue to develop in certain vegetable crops. 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 the SC Grower…

  Justin Ballew

  June 24, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  bacterial wilt, blueberries, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, nematodes, Peaches, peppers, planting, rain, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 6/17/24

  

  More hot, dry weather is in store for this week. Disease and insect pressure continues to increase as watermelon, small fruit, tomato, and peach harvest continues. 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 the SC Grower Exchange Podcast…

  Justin Ballew

  June 17, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  anthracnose, bacterial spot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, heat, nematodes, Peaches, peppers, planting, rain, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 6/10/24

  

  Finally, a little rain fell around the state, though things remain fairly dry overall. Disease and insect pests are becoming more common as tomatoes, cucurbits, and sweet corn come to harvest. 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…

  Justin Ballew

  June 10, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  anthracnose, clemson extension, Disease, downy mildew, nematodes, peppers, planting, powdery mildew, rain, root rot, south carolina, southern blight, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 6/3/24

  

  As the weather continues to warm up, strawberry harvest wraps up, tomatoes and peppers are coming on strong, and cucurbit harvest is beginning. Read more details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast below. Don’t…

  Justin Ballew

  June 3, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  clemson extension, climate-smart, cucumber beetles, Disease, peppers, planting, rain, root rot, south carolina, Squash, squash bugs, Strawberries, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates