Impact of Late Strawberry Plantings Across Northern Alabama

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By Clint Thompson The lack of moisture in North Alabama led to delayed strawberry plantings for some growers. Eric Schavey, regional Extension agent in Northeast Alabama, expected this would be the outcome in October. He discussed what this means for those producers impacted. “We got strawberries in, finally. We’re a couple of weeks behind what we needed to. Some people …

Supply-Chain Issues Delay Some N.C. Strawberry Plantings

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By Clint Thompson North Carolina (N.C.) strawberries are in the ground, but not without a delayed start to the season. Austin Wrenn, president of the North Carolina Strawberry Association, confirmed during the Southeast Strawberry Expo last week in Asheville, North Carolina, that supply chain issues contributed to some growers not receiving their plants until much later than normal. It could …