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Weekly Field Update – 10/16/23
All three installments of our Strawberry Webinar Series are now live. The first presentation will be available until 10/20, so don’t let this opportunity to earn pesticide credits slip away. Check out upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events tab, and don’t forget to look at our Resources tab for links to crop handbooks, helpful websites,…
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Question of the Week – Fasciation
This week, the question was: What is going on with this squash? This squash is showing abnormal growth known as fasciation. Fasciation is the abnormal development of a meristem, or growing point. The cause of this condition is not well understood, but is most commonly thought to be associated with genetic mutation, hormonal imbalances, environmental…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/9/23
All three installments of our Strawberry Webinar Series are now live. The first presentation will be available until 10/20, so don’t let this opportunity to earn pesticide credits slip away. Check out upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events tab, and don’t forget to look at our Resources tab for links to crop handbooks, helpful websites,…
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Question of the Week – Whitefly Damage
This week, the question was: What is causing the light colored discoloration on these zucchini plants? This discoloration is known as Squash Silverleaf Disorder (SSL) and is the result of immature whiteflies feeding on the squash leaves. SSL reduces the plant’s ability to photosynthesize, leading to stunting and reduced yields. Whiteflies can become significant pests…
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Weekly Field Update – 10/2/23
This week, our Strawberry Webinar Series continues with a presentation on managing cold events. There is also a Fall Farm Safety Day for Women on 10/4 and a Waste Pesticide Collection Event happening 10/7 in York. Don’t miss these events! Check out upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events tab, and don’t forget to look at…
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Clemson Extension is Hiring
Clemson Extension currently has two Horticulture agent positions open. Horticulture agents provide direct assistance and expertise to clientele seeking horticulture-related information through grower visits, phone calls, office walk-ins, emails, and other sources. The agents will deliver horticulture education through a variety of strategies including in-person classes, workshops, demonstrations, online courses, publications, mass media, social media,…
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