Tag: wind
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Tropical Storm Debby Preparation Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in Florida this morning as a category 1 hurricane and is expected to bring significant amounts of rain and winds to South Carolina this week. The latest forecast shows Debby making landfall near Georgetown, SC and traveling north through the Pee Dee region. In preparation for the storm, please be…
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Hurricane Ian Preparation Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Hurricane Ian is approaching the Southeast and is expected to bring significant amounts of rain and heavy winds to South Carolina over the weekend. The latest forecasts show Ian making landfall south of Tampa, FL, and traveling northeast towards the Atlantic, then northward through western South Carolina. In preparation for the storm, please be safe…
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Field Update – 5/4/20
Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “We have had a very wet spring with some places receiving over 13 inches of rain this month. Crops look surprisingly good considering the excess rain and cooler nights. I have seen an increase in worm activity on brassicas, particularly the cabbage looper. With all the rain, I have seen some…
The South Carolina Grower 