Author: Justin Ballew
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Bacterial Spot on Tomato: Are the Cures as Bad as the Disease?
From Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath and Extension Agent Zack Snipes. Now that tomatoes are in the ground in coastal South Carolina, it’s time to think about a tomato spray program for a disease that shows up every year: bacterial spot. Current recommendations are based on a tank mix of copper + mancozeb. The comments…
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Weekly Field Update – 4/3/23
Coming up this week, we have a couple of Pesticide Collection Events hosted by the SCDA. This is a great opportunity to get rid of any old unwanted pesticides you have laying around the shed. There is also a webinar on Composting coming up on Wednesday. Check out other upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events…
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Question of the Week – Cold Damage
This week, the question was: What happened to the new growth on this holly? This dark-colored tissue was damaged by the cold weather we experienced early last week. Damage to new growth is most likely to occur in the Spring when a frost or freeze follows a period of warm weather where new growth was…
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Pest and Disease Control Recommendations For Non-bearing Peach Orchards After Bloom
From Guido Schnabel, Brett Blaauw, and Phil Brannen Late frost has hurt many peach varieties in South Carolina and Georgia this year. The varieties that escaped the frost (the late bloomers with high chill requirements) still may have fruit and will probably go on a regular spray program, even if chill requirements were not met…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/27/23
Coming up this week, we have a Climate-Smart Project Farmer Interest Meeting on Thursday (3/30) at the Edisto REC in Blackville. Check out other upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events tab. Don’t forget to look at our Resources tab for links to crop handbooks, helpful websites, and related blogs. Also, check out the latest episode…
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Question of the Week – Bess Beetles
This week, the question was: These beetles were found under a decaying log in the woods. What are they These are bess beetles, also called horned passalus beetles (Odontotaenius disjunctus). These are beneficial beetles that feed on decaying wood, helping it to break down further, which explains why they were found under a decaying log.…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/20/23
Coming up this week, we have a Climate-Smart Project Farmer Interest Meeting on Wednesday (3/23) at the Pee Dee REC in Florence. Check out other upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events tab. Don’t forget to look at our Resources tab for links to crop handbooks, helpful websites, and related blogs. Also, check out the latest…
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Question of the Week – Carpenter Bee
This week, the question was: What caused the slit in the sides of these blueberry flowers? These slits were made by carpenter bees. Carpenter bees commonly cut through blueberry flowers to access nectar from the side, rather than the open bottom. This practice, known as “nectar robbing,” minimizes contact with the flower’s reproductive parts, reducing…
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Produce Pricing Considerations
From Clemson Agribusiness Associate Kevin Burkett. “How much can I sell this for?” producers often ask. It is an important question and one that is not always easy to answer. Usually, there is a lot to consider in pricing produce. We discuss factors that affect what you want to charge. Pricing for produce can be…
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Weekly Field Update – 3/13/23
Coming up this week we have a Climate-Smart Project Farmer Interest Meeting on Wednesday (3/16) via Zoom. Check out other upcoming meetings on the Upcoming Events tab. Don’t forget to look at our Resources tab for links to crop handbooks, helpful websites, and related blogs. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower…
The South Carolina Grower 