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According to Sriyanka Lahiri, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences assistant professor, the insect pests were especially tough on strawberries planted in early fall. The larvae go right down the silk panel and eat on the tip of the ear," Sparks said. Not since 2020...

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Published inSpecialty Crop Grower Vol. 1; no. 9; pp. 6 - 7
Main Author Thompson, Clint
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Newberry AgNet Media 01.09.2024
Subjects
Agricultural sciences
Agriculture
Harvest
Hurricanes
Insects
Larvae
Pests
Specialty crops
Storm damage
Strawberries
North Carolina
United States > US
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
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Summary:According to Sriyanka Lahiri, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences assistant professor, the insect pests were especially tough on strawberries planted in early fall. The larvae go right down the silk panel and eat on the tip of the ear," Sparks said. Not since 2020 have the state's pecan farmers felt this good about its crop heading into harvest season, according to Bryan Wilkins, Auburn University research associate.