Month: September 2024

• Fungus-Based Biological Control Agents: How Useful Are They for Strawberry Disease Management?

  

  From Guido Schnabel, Jeffrey A. Hopkins, Jim Faust, and William Gura Biological control agents (BCAs) are being promoted for disease management in fruits, nuts, and vegetables but very little data is available about their efficacy especially when it comes to preharvest field performance. The Schnabel lab has investigated yeast-like fungi and true yeast BCAs, namely…

  Justin Ballew

  September 6, 2024

  Disease, Strawberries

  anthracnose, biopesticides, botrytis, Disease, disease management, fungicides, grey mold, Strawberries

• Question of the Week – Timber Rattler

  

  What kind of snake is this and is it poisonous? This is a timber rattler (Crotalus horridus), also known as a canebrake rattler. While snakes are not poisonous, this species is venomous. It is one of 6 species of venomous snakes in South Carolina. Timber rattlers can be found throughout most of the state and…

  Justin Ballew

  September 5, 2024

  Question of the Week

  canebrake, Question of the Week, snake, timber rattler, venomous

• Weekly Field Update – 9/3/24

  

  The weather has turned dry over much of the state. Muscadines are coming to harvest as planting begins for some fall crops. Strawberry growers are still scrambling to make arrangements for the rapidly approaching planting season. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check…

  Justin Ballew

  September 3, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  clemson extension, damage, Disease, fall crops, field prep, harvest, hot, Insects, ipm, okra, Peaches, planting, rain, south carolina, squask, Strawberries, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates