COLUMBIA, S.C. — According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in South Carolina, there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, June 19, 2022. Precipitation ranged from no rain to 5.0 inches of rain. Average high temperatures ranged from the low 80s to the high 90s. Average low temperatures ranged from the high 50s to the mid 70s.
Crops
Hot and dry conditions continued throughout the state with sporadic thunderstorms dropping heavy amounts of rain in some locations. Producers noted the need for more consistent rainfall specifically in the southern part of the state which started to move into severe drought conditions.
Pest pressure continued to be noted on many crops while some producers planned for more disease pressure on crops in locations with heavy rainfall. Most corn in the state was in tassel or silking. Cotton and peanut planting concluded with a growing portion of cotton beginning to square and peanuts starting to peg. Some producers have halted soybean planting due to the dry conditions, but others powered through closer to completion. Much of the already planted soybeans has emerged with many producers expecting the crop to bloom in the coming weeks. With dry conditions, hay producers finished up their first cutting while wheat harvesting moved closer to completion. Tobacco producers started to top their crop and harvest of peaches continued at a steady pace.
Livestock and Pastures
Cattle and pasture and range conditions remained in mostly fair to good condition. Lack of moisture combined with high temperatures caused thinning of pastures and receding ponds in some areas.
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–USDA, NASS