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Public Advisories

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Dr. Barclay Poling is a weather hound in early spring to keep N.C. strawberry growers abreast of frost/freeze warnings that require cold protection at the crop's most vulnerable stage.
Dr. Barclay Poling posts regular advisories, often related to weather and crop protection, for strawberry growers. The advisories include a description of the current threat and suggested management practices to ensure the threat is averted. Check here for the most up-to-date advisory. Subscribe to automatically receive updates.

Potential for frost on Wed. morning for areas in 38-40 F min temp range (light blue), and colder

Dear Growers, Agents, and Agronomists: There was “heavy frost” this morning in areas north and west of Winston Salem, and the frost pretty much followed the map posted yesterday on this site.  From the Piedmont Research Station in Salisbury, Andy Myers, wrote  this email to me last night after he turned on the irrigation. Hi [...]

Frost update for early week (compliments of StrawberryDoc LLC)

Another frost on Saturday morning? (4/13/12)

The big unknown today relates to winds tonight.  If winds are light, as AWIS is suggesting today, then there could be some risk of frost on Saturday morning in all areas on the attached North Carolina AWIS minimum temperature map in light blue (38-40), teal (36-38) and darker blues. Barclay Poling, Professor Emeritus

Frost update for NC (posted 4 pm 4.12.12)

Dear NC Growers, Agents and Agronomists, There was a “moderate” frost in many areas of the state this morning.  In some areas, it was actually quite serious and I have heard directly from growers this morning who were very  thankful they took measures to protect.  I would definitely plan on taking measures to protect strawberry [...]

Preparations should be made for frost Thur morning and Fri morning

Dear NC Growers, Agents and Agronomists, Please be advised of the potential for frost in many areas of NC tomorrow morning.  This could be quite a bit more serious than the Easter weekend cold events. The dark blue bands are areas with a strong probability of frost Thur morning. Pink, red and gray areas will [...]

Frosty conditions return!

Dear NC growers, agents and agronomists, It is a little hard to believe that we are having to prepare AGAIN for frost starting as early as tomorrow morning in some areas of NC, and then Thursday will be the coldest morning of the week across the state (April 12) and on Friday (April 13), there [...]

Possible FROST Saturday morning: either row covers OR sprinkling will work (if needed)

Dear NC Growers, Agents and Agronomists, PRECAUTIONS NEED TO BE TAKEN TO PROTECT AGAINST A POSSIBLE FROST EVENT TOMORROW MORNING.  I HAVE HAD COMMUNICATIONS THIS MORNING WITH GROWERS AND AGENTS FROM MT. OVIVE AREA IN EASTERN NC, TO AS FAR WEST AS LEXINGTON, NC.  IN EACH INSTANCE,  I HAVE EMPHASIZED THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO [...]

Monitoring for frost (update on 4/4/12)

Dear Growers, Agents and Agronomists, According to the AWIS Weather Services, Inc., North Carolina Frost/Freeze Forecast that was produced at  507 AM CDT on Wed Apr  4 2012 there is  *** No Frost And/Or Freeze Danger Tonight *** in Eastern NC, Sandhills and East Central Piedmont. We did have a surprise yesterday morning though, and many growers in [...]

April/May Grower Checklist (20 points)

Dear Growers, Agents and Agronomists, Please find below a 20 point grower checklist for April/May 2012 (appreciation is expressed to the NC Strawberry Growers Association, Inc. for their encouragement of me to produce these grower checklists that appear in their monthly newsletters – you may find more information about becoming a member of the NCSA [...]

Collecting and Mailing Gray Mold Samples for Fungicide Resistance Testing

Collecting and Mailing Gray Mold Samples for Fungicide Resistance Testing Sampling Procedure 1. You need cotton swabs and an envelope for sending the samples: Can Standard drug store cotton swabs be used?  yes you can also buy these online (http://www.vitalitymedical.com/puritan-cotton-tipped-applicators-medical-swabs.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products&gclid=CPuuhpSD8a4CFcIFRQodR0M08w) Return the swab to its package once sample has been collected Sample 10 individual berries [...]

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