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SC Grower Exchange-Deep Dive into Post-Harvest Handling
Tune in to the SC Grower Exchange podcast to hear this month’s “deep dive” as Zack Snipes interviews Dr Karin Albornoz, a post-harvest handling specialist with Clemson University. Hear about ways to improve post-harvest handling as well as Dr. Albornoz’s vision for her research and reducing food loss to optimize profitability. Be sure to check…
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Weekly Field Update – 5/13/24
Cucurbit downy mildew was found in the state this past week on cucumbers in Charleston. All commercial cucurbit growers need to be on the look out and start preventative fungicide applications, if not already started. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out…
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Question of the Week – Killdeer
Which common bird made it’s nest underneath this cucumber plant? These eggs were laid by a killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)who gets its name from their characteristic “kill-dee kill-dee” call heard as they fly over grassy fields. They should be a welcomed guest on farms since they eat mostly insects including beetles, caterpillars, and grasshoppers. Since their…
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Weekly Field Update – 5/6/24
Our Spring meeting season is winding down, but keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast below. Don’t forget to look at our Resources tab for links to crop handbooks, helpful websites, and related blogs. Be sure…
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Clemson Farm Excel Account Book
Clemson Extension’s Agribusiness Team recently released a new tool for growers. The Clemson Farm Excel Account Book is a free tool that producers may use to track their revenues, expenses, and cash flow. Input farm transactions as you progress throughout the year. Coordinating with the farm bank account is an effective way to use the…
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Question of the Week – Periodical Cicada
What is this red-eyed creature found crawling up a pine tree? This is a periodical cicada nymph that has just crawled out of the soil after 13 years of feeding and developing underground, and is now looking for a place to molt. Parts of South Carolina, including the Upstate and parts of the Midlands, are…
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