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SC peach farmers fear harm from overnight frost South Carolina farmers took precautions against an overnight frost they fear could damage peach trees and other crops. (Source: WYFF) By Associated Press and Taggart Houck | April 22, 2021 at 5:17 AM EDT - Updated April 22 at 5:17 AM LANDRUM, S.C. (WYFF/AP) - South Carolina farmers took precautions against an overnight frost they fear could damage peach trees and other crops. Brandon Hyder in Landrum says that frost is the biggest danger. Hyder Farms grows and sells peaches, among other goods and has roughly 150 acres of peach trees. “Our low places, we’re more worried about, but as far as one or two days ahead of time, there’s not really much we can do besides just get out and kind of watch the weather and hope for the best,” Hyder said of the freeze warning. ....
South Carolina peach farmers fear harm from late frost April 22, 2021 GMT LANDRUM, S.C. (AP) South Carolina farmers are taking precautions against a frost that could damage peach trees and other crops. Brandon Hyder in Landrum tells WYFF-TV that frost is the biggest danger, but also says there’s little he can do besides hope for the best. Workers have cut the grass around the 150 acres of peach trees at Hyder Farms, which Hyder said Wednesday would help keep frost from settling. He and his family also pruned trees. Winds above 10 mph would help keep frost from forming on branches and the grass, Hyder said. ....
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