Tag: rain
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Weekly Field Update – 8/8/22
Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back on Thursday for the answer! Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It has been hot and dry for the most part in the Lowcountry. Things are relatively quiet. I have heard reports of and seen high…
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Weekly Field Update – 8/1/22
Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back on Thursday for the answer! Midlands Justin Ballew reports, “It has gotten dry again in the Midlands. Scattered areas received some good rain over the weekend, but others missed it and remain badly in…
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Weekly Field Update – 7/25/22
Check out Clemson Extension’s new weather data website! State weather station technician Christopher Thomas recently introduced the new site and has been working hard installing weather stations in all 46 counties of South Carolina over the last year. Eventually, the site will be able to give reports on historical weather data to help growers make…
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Weekly Field Update – 7/18/22
Check out Clemson Extension’s new weather data website! Last week, state weather station technician Christopher Thomas introduced the new site at the Watermelon Field Day at the Edisto REC. Christopher has been working hard installing weather stations in all 46 counties of South Carolina over the last year. Eventually, the site will be able to…
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Weekly Field Update – 7/11/22
Clemson Plant Pathologist Tony Keinath has a new article featured in the American Vegetable Grower. Click here to read about “Why Disease Control is More Challenging on Leafy Greens.” Don’t forget about the Watermelon Field Day coming up this Thursday (7/14) at the Edisto Research Center (64 Research Rd.) in Blackville from 8am-1pm. Registration opens…
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Weekly Field Update – 7/5/22
Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back on Thursday for the answer! Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Disease pressure is likely to continue to increase given the recent welcome rainfall. Gummy stem blight can be found in cucurbit fields along with…
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Weekly Field Update – 6/27/22
Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back on Thursday for the answer! Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It is hot and very, very dry in the Lowcountry. We desperately need some rain on the coast. Many irrigation ponds are at very…
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Weekly Field Update – 6/20/22
Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week’s Question of the Week and check back on Thursday for the answer! Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and diseases are beginning to increase in the area. Powdery mildew is apparent in cucurbit crops. The most efficacious treatments are Vivando and…
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Weekly Field Update – 1/24/22
Coming up this week is a two-day Produce Safety Rule Training on 1/26 and 1/27 and Part II of the Tomato and Pepper Meeting. To sign up for these programs and view all upcoming events, don’t forget to visit the Upcoming Events tab. Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “One of our weather stations in Mt.…
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Weekly Field Update – 12/13/21
Today’s update will be the last of 2021. We will take a short break for Christmas and get started again on January 18th, 2022. We want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday and we look forward to a great 2022 growing season! Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease activity remains low…
