Tag: root knot nematode

• Weekly Field Update – 8/5/24

  

  We’re forecast to get lots of rain this week from Tropical Storm Debby. This comes as growers are finishing up summer crops and are making preparations for fall crops. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC…

  Justin Ballew

  August 5, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  clemson extension, Disease, fall crops, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nutrient deficiency, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, Strawberries, Tomatoes, tropical storm, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/29/24

  

  Lots of rain fell over parts of the state last week. Keep a close eye out for potential disease progression following all the moisture. Insect pressure remains high as growers make preparations for fall crops. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out…

  Justin Ballew

  July 29, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blossom end rot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, fall crops, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nematodes, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, Strawberries, sun scald, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/22/24

  

  Scattered rain fell over the weekend. Peppers and okra are coming as watermelon harvest finishes up. Disease and insect pressure remains high, and planning for strawberry planting is beginning. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC…

  Justin Ballew

  July 22, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blossom end rot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nematodes, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, Strawberries, sun scald, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Weekly Field Update – 7/15/24

  

  A few areas recieved rain over the last week, contributing to increases in disease and fruit split. Sun scald and blossom end rot are becoming common, and insect pressure remains high. See details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of…

  Justin Ballew

  July 15, 2024

  Weekly Field Updates

  blossom end rot, clemson extension, Disease, dry, harvest, heat, Insects, ipm, nematodes, Peaches, peppers, rain, root knot nematode, south carolina, southern blight, squash bugs, Strawberries, sun scald, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vegetables, weather, Weekly Field Updates

• Question of the Week – Root-knot Nematodes

  

  This week, the question was: What is wrong with these okra roots? The galling on these roots was caused by root-knot nematodes (RKN). We see nematodes build up in the soil when susceptible crops are planted in the same fields or beds year after year. Crop rotation is an important management strategy, but there is…

  Justin Ballew

  August 31, 2023

  Question of the Week

  galls, nematode, Question of the Week, root knot nematode