The SC Grower Exchange Podcast

Agents from around the state give mid-February updates on SC crops. Warm temperatures mean it's time to start applying those Boron applications to strawberries. Strawberry plants don't seem to be establishing as well this year for some. Will our season be a good one? Also, Bruce Mclean talks to us about pruning blueberries and shares some resources for pruning videos online.  https://www.yout...

The SC Grower Exchange is back for 2022! Agents from around the state provide crop and growing updates for late January. White peach scale, cold damage to brassica crops and nutrient uptake, strawberry progression are all covered in this episode. Will Lever from the SCDA gives us an update on the new Produce Safety Rule and shares with us how farmers can connect with SCDA for more information.&nbs...

Bruce McLean hosts a presentation covering Clemson's Heat-tolerant Butterbean Project, and answers grower's questions as part of the CUltivate SC Grower Series.

Bruce McLean hosts Zack Snipes, Clemson Extension Area Horticulture for the Lowcountry, for a presentation on all things cover crop-related in South Carolina, as part of the CUltivate SC Grower Series.

Vegetable Weed Science professor, Dr. Matt Cutulle, discusses Fall weed management and proactive tips for growers across the state.

Bruce McLean hosts Dr. Guido Schnabel, Clemson Professor of Plant Pathology for Fruit Crops, for a presentation on early-season disease management for strawberries in South Carolina, as part of the CUltivate SC Grower Series.

Agents give field updates around the state for the beginning of the Fall season.

Dr. Matt Cutulle gives the Fall Weed Management update for South Carolina, as part of the CUltivate SC Grower Series.

Bruce McLean gives the 2021 Muscadine Crop Update and Muscadine Insect Talk for South Carolina, as part of the CUltivate SC Grower Series.

Listen in on the weekly round-up of what is happening across the state of SC with fruit and vegetable production, hear each agent's most obscure diagnostic problem from this season, and find out the latest information from Clemson Vegetable Specialist, Dr. Brian Ward's, most recent research projects.

Agents give field updates around the state for the middle of August. Kerrie Roach also talks to Multi-County Extension Agent Andy Rollins to hear what he's been working on.

Unfortunately, a new insect pest has been found on blackberry and blueberry in SC. Agents discuss this pest and how growers can be proactive in its management. We also find out about how Justin manages an unpopular pest in pecan orchards.

This week Dr. Matt Cutulle discusses one of the worst weeds in the world, literally.  He shines some light on the management of yellow nutsedge with techniques that can be utilized by both conventional and organic growers.  Agents give the weekly crop update and we learn what new agent Phillip Carnley’s favorite crop is.

This week Zack and Bruce chat about how to be proactive in pest management based on last season's crops. They discuss scenarios where improper management post-season has hurt growers the following season.

This week the Food Crop Hort Team welcomes the newest member Phillip Carnley, to the team. Phillip will be covering Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties. Dr. Guido Schnabel will be talking about a new unwanted pest in strawberries, and we find out if Kerrie Roach liked the mayo dog on her vacation.

Following the consumption of many “mayo dogs” from the July 4th holiday, the Clemson Food Crop Hort Agents discuss all that’s happening in the field this week. Zack and Rob take a deep dive into proper bedding, soil compaction, and other issues concerning soil preparation.

This week Bruce McLean chats about an often overlooked pest in muscadine production that can cause significant yield loss over time.  Bruce takes a deep dive into the identification, trapping, and management of the grape root borer (GRB). We also find out which agents are hotdog or hamburger fans for the July 4th weekend upcoming.

Agents from the PeeDee, Midlands, and the Coast give their weekly insights. Downy mildew and cottony leak become the diseases of choice in today’s episode.  Agent Rob Last asks the panel what they think the white slimy stuff is on the rind of some watermelons in his region.

Agents give field updates around the state for the beginning of June.

Dr. Matt Cutulle joins agents to discuss issues with herbicide carryover in crops and damage that it can cause plus what to do once that damage has occurred. Agents give statewide updates on field and crop conditions including finding downy mildew on cucumbers in Calhoun, Barnwell and Bamberg Counties.

Sarah Scott, Kerrie Roach, Justin Ballew, Zack Snipes, Rob Last, Dr. Matt Cutulle, Dr. Brian Ward Agent Justin Ballew discusses diamondback moths in a bit more detail than in previous talks including control options and information on bioassays done by agent to determine chemical recommendations for growers. Field Updates from around the state

We hear from lowcountry agent, Rob Last on issues in the watermelon and cucumber crops. Cucumber beetles are starting to show up so what are some control options that we have? Rob lets us in on that information as well as fusarium wilt in melons. Agents from across the state give a field update. Zack Snipes answers our question of the week following his tomato field update, "How should I adjust my...

Agent Zack Snipes gives us a tomato field update including what to look out for in the crop, pests and disease issues as well as management strategies for growers across the state. 

Dr. Brian Ward gives us an update on the Rice and Hemp crop including projects with both. We also discuss which cover crops are good to put out now. Agents Sarah Scott, Rob Last, Zack Snipes, Justin Ballew, Kerrie Roach, Bruce Mclean and specialist Dr. Matt Cutulle give field updates from around the state. 

Agents Sarah Scott, Zack Snipes, Justin Ballew, Rob Last and Cory Tanner discuss field updates from around the state. Focus for this week was phytophthera showing up in strawberries and then we discuss cold damage in crops in particular the peach crop.