Month: November 2021
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Weekly Field Update – 11/29/21
We are currently evaluating the SC Grower site to determine any updates or upgrades that are necessary to better serve our viewers. To help with this, we would love to have your feedback. This quick survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Please take a minute to share some of your likes,…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/22/21
We are currently evaluating the SC Grower site to determine any updates or upgrades that are necessary to better serve our viewers. To help with this, we would love to have your feedback. This quick survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Please take a minute to share some of your likes,…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/15/21
We are currently evaluating the SC Grower site to determine any updates or upgrades that are necessary to better serve our viewers. To help with this, we would love to have your feedback. This quick survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Please take a minute to share some of your likes,…
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Timely Diagnosis
From Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath. Plants are a rich source of food for microorganisms—for aggressive plant pathogens, for weak pathogens, and for common saprophytes (the 90% of microorganisms that feed only on dead plant parts). Once a pathogen kills parts of leaves or side roots and we see dark brown spots, things change. The…
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Updated Paraquat Safety Measures
In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a number of new safety measures to reduce the risks of paraquat exposures to applicators. This includes: Changing labels and other supplemental warning materials to emphasize paraquat toxicity. Requiring training (every three years) for paraquat users. Restricting the use of all paraquat products to certified applicators only.…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/8/21
Over the next few weeks, we will be evaluating the SC Grower site to determine any updates or upgrades that are necessary to better serve our viewers. To help with this, we would love to have your feedback. This quick survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Please take a…
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Weekly Field Update – 11/1/21
For anyone looking to diversify their operation, check out this week’s virtual program on cut flower production. The program will be this Wednesday (11/3) from 12-1pm. Click here to register. Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Following the welcome rainfall last week, crops are looking good. The precipitation will help establish strawberry plants in the area because…
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