Tag: clemson extension
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Field Update – 6/8/20 (Downy Mildew Arrives in SC)
Statewide Downy mildew was found in Charleston, SC late last week on cucumbers. This is the first confirmed report of the 2020 season. If not already doing so, all cucumber and canteloupe growers should begin applying protective fungicides to help prevent or manage downy mildew. Ranman tank-mixed with a protectant such as chlorothalonil, mancozeb, or…
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Field Update – 6/1/20
Statewide Dr. Matt Cutulle reports, “Yellow nutsedge is one of the more problematic weeds we deal with and we are approaching peak nutsedge season with the heat and all the rain we have been getting. Post herbicide options are limited in most vegetable crops. However, if growing sweet corn you may have the option to…
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Field Update – 5/26/20
Statewide Dr. Tony Keinath reports, “Powdery mildew was found late last week on watermelon at the Coastal REC, Charleston. All watermelon growers should look at the photo below to be sure they can identify powdery mildew in the early stages. The spots are pale yellow, and, unlike squash, may not have white powdery growth under…
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Field Update – 5/18/20
Statewide Dr. Tony Keinath reports, “With the cooler-than-normal spring weather, two cool-season pathogens also may be active longer than normal. Downy mildew on brassicas, especially kale and collard, mainly affects the lower leaves. Sometimes it will move up onto the larger leaves in the middle of the plant. With a hand lens, you can see…
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Field Update – 5/11/20
Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “We have had some weird weather for May touching 90 one day to in the 40s at night. Despite the fluctuating temperatures, crops like squash, zucchini, snap beans, and cukes are all coming in and looking pretty good. Melons and tomatoes are looking ok but cooler temperatures and persistent winds with…
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“Murder Hornets” in SC?
From Clemson Apiculture Specialist Ben Powell. The story of the introduction of the Asian Giant Hornet (AGH) into North America has been circulating for at least six months by various news sources, but the use of the term “murder hornet” in the NY Times article this past weekend created a viral sensation that is now…
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Field Update – 5/4/20
Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “We have had a very wet spring with some places receiving over 13 inches of rain this month. Crops look surprisingly good considering the excess rain and cooler nights. I have seen an increase in worm activity on brassicas, particularly the cabbage looper. With all the rain, I have seen some…
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Field Update – 4/27/20
Late last week, the Clemson Agribusiness team sent out some updated information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Emergency Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Be sure to take a look at that info here. Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “We had a few storms last week that brought heavy rains to the Lowcountry totaling 5…
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Update to Small Business Administration COVID-19 Related Loans
From the Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has been administering two particular pots of money that businesses have been able to access during the COVID-19 pandemic. These pots of money were first funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) and are called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
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Field Update – 4/20/20
Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “We had severe storms roll through the Lowcountry at the beginning of last week. Fortunately, we had very little damage to most of our crops. We had some damage to older squash and zucchini and some damage to untied tomatoes. For the most part, we escaped with little to moderate damage…
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