Clemson Extension Horticulture Program

The SC Grower Exchange Podcast

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Join Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents for a weekly chat about what is going on in the fruit and vegetable fields around the state of South Carolina. Agents will discuss crops, weather, insects, diseases, weeds, and anything related to fruit and vegetable production. These timely updates will keep growers abreast and ahead of the game.

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Episodes

The SC Grower Exchange: April 6, 2021 13.04.2021 27:08

Sarah Scott, Zack Snipes, Bruce Mclean, Justin Ballew, Kerrie Roach, Dr. Matt Cutelle, Dr. Juan Carlos Melgar Dr. Juan Carlos Melgar joins us to discuss the cold weather and potential damage suffered on peach crops around the state. What setbacks can we look for and expect for this season after a freeze event and what temperatures are going to do the most damage? Tune in to find out... Agents from...

The SC Grower Exchange: March 30, 2021 13.04.2021 36:50

Sarah Scott, Rob Last, Justin Ballew, Bruce Mclean, Zack Snipes, Dr. Matt Cutulle, Dr. Tony Keinath, Dr. Brian Ward Dr. Keinath gives us an update on work being done with Oxidate and shares conclusions that the product might not be worth applying for post harvest. We discuss the Watermelon Spray Guide for 2021 and Reflex for weed control in melons. Agents give an update on crops from around the st...

The SC Grower Exchange: March 16, 2021 13.04.2021 25:52

Sarah Scott, Rob Last, Justin Ballew, Bruce Mclean, Kerrie Roach, Zack Snipes, Dr. Matt Cutelle, Dr. Brian Ward Peach crop on track for a good season, spraying and bee safety in strawberries, importance of tissue sampling, frost dates and planting, check out the blog for videos and updates.

The SC Grower Exchange: March 9, 2021 30.03.2021 24:32

Sarah Scott, Kerrie Roach, Rob Last, Bruce Mclean, Dr. Brian Ward discuss field updates from across the state. Topics include: Cold weather (damage potential, protection), Captan alternatives due to shortages, blueberry crop update

The SC Grower Exchange: February 16, 2021 30.03.2021 27:16

Sarah Scott, Zack Snipes, Justin Ballew, Rob Last discuss weekly field updates from around the state. Topics include: Deer Damage in Strawberries, Leaf Tissue Analysis to address previous issue of leaves discoloring, Captan shortage, transplant health (check and treat before planting)

The SC Grower Exchange: February 9, 2021 30.03.2021 30:34

Agents from around the state including Sarah Scott, Rob Last, Zack Snipes, Justin Ballew, Bruce Mclean and Andy Rollins discuss what's happening in the field. Lots of wet weather inhibiting field work. Discoloration on strawberry plants, in particular Camarosa variety, in the form of darkening red leaves. Some mite activity picking up in the field as well. Peach tree plantings underway with questi...

The SC Grower Exchange: February 2, 2021 17.03.2021 22:24

We're trying out something new, folks! Each week, agents from across the state along with specialists and growers will join in to discuss field crop reports, weather and the latest issues facing growers of SC. 