CLEMSON, S.C. — Tarnished plant bugs and thrips are major insect pests for South Carolina cotton. But Clemson University researchers assure growers help is on the way. During the 2022 Agronomic and Vegetable Field Day at the Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) in Blackville, South Carolina, Clemson entomologist Jeremy Greene told growers, although not […]

CLEMSON, S.C. — This year has been “great” for cotton and a Clemson Extension cotton specialist says variety selection is key for success. During the 2022 Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education (REC) Field Day, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Cotton Specialist and agronomy professor Michael Jonestold producers variety selection is the most important decision they […]

CLEMSON, S.C. — Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a soilborne disease management strategy proven effective against a wide range of pathogens in organically-grown crops. But the need for expensive carbon hinders its use by many growers. A Clemson University researcher believes using on-farm carbon waste, as well as growing certain cover crops, may help provide […]

MANHATTAN, Kan. — How important are spring foliar fungicide applications to wheat yields? A new study by Kansas State University quantified the yield gain from these applications by combining 12 years of K-State-led experiments with survey data from Kansas wheat producers. Doing so not only demonstrated the power of fungicide to protecting a wheat crop […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Corn is moving through growth stages quickly, and April planted corn is at or approaching tasseling in many fields across the state. Pre-tassel and tasseling fungicide applications are common, although fungicide use in corn is not always an automatic decision. This article discusses some of the factors that influence the profitability of […]