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Mike Marshall, Clemson weedscientist, will talk about Clethodim control options for Texas panicum inpeanut and control options for volunteer peanuts. Nathan Smith, Clemson Extension agribusiness program team director,will give a update on the peanut market. New varieties, modern technology, disease and weed management, aswell as fertilizer requirements and economics are on the agenda for the2022 Clemson Extension Peanut Field Day Sept. 8 at the EdistoResearch and Education Center (REC) in Blackville, South Carolina. [Extracted from the article]

Narrates the experience of the author while flyfishing for red drums on the South Carolina. Service provided by Bay Street Outfitters in South Carolina; Legal limits of drum fishing; Life span of a red drum.

Growing season is in full swing and farmers must pay close attention to the water needs of several crops at this stage, says a Clemson University specialist. Corn crop on track to good yield Statewide, the majority our corn crop seems to be on track to produce good yield", Plumblee said. Plumblee said using soil moisture sensors for irrigation scheduling and knowing crop water use by crop growth stage is important to ensure crops have enough water to be productive. [Extracted from the article]

Cotton and soybeans are popping up all across South Carolina and Clemson University Extension Service specialists say these major crops are susceptible to hungry insect pests. Podworm, stink bugs, soybean looper and velvetbean caterpillar are other insect pests of soybean that Greene warns farmers to keep a check on later in the season. [Extracted from the article]

More than half of South Carolina is in a moderate to severe drought and another 26 percent is abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and Clemson University researchers and Cooperative Extension Service agents say it is affecting crop yields. "If the drought extends into the fall and winter without significant rainfall across South Carolina, then it is likely to become more of an exceptional drought", Walker said. [Extracted from the article]

Highlights from the article: Hot, dry weather is causing issues for South Carolina peanut production and Clemson Extension peanut specialist Dan Anco warns farmers to be on the lookout for a host of diseases that could impact yields. Leaf scorch disease commonly creates a small black lesion inside of the larger necrotic area on a leaf. Anco said most fungicides regularly used for leaf spot control are likely also effective against leaf scorch.

The article offers information on the growth of the peanut plantation in the South Carolina, U.S. It discusses the increase in plantations in the South Carolina due to rotation adjustments. It mentions the U.S. National Peanut Board working to position peanuts to meet the challenges of a growing world.

The article focuses on cotton blue disease putting strain on South Carolina growers. Topics include causing by the cotton leafroll dwarf virus, has transmitted by cotton aphids, symptoms like drooping leaves that vary from red to dark green and crinkled or rugose leaves, and stacking of the internodes with copious fruiting, but consequent rapid fruit abortion.

The article offers information on the study of a major peach disease in South Carolina. It mentions the study focuses on determining where the bacteria over-winter and how they adapt to chemical exposure; and also mentions that peaches are a driving force in the South Carolina economy and if temperatures and precipitation continue to increase during spring months when peaches are growing.

The article features the city of Charleston in South Carolina. History, architecture and food are three good reasons to visit Charleston, but not all. Nearby barrier islands offer some of the most glorious beaches on the eastern seaboard. The city features beautiful and historic ports with full-service facility. INSET: TEE TIME.

Focuses on marinas and waterfronts offered by Beaufort, South Carolina to boaters. Background on the development of the downtown waterfront; Services offered by public marinas in the town, including touring and commercial hub; Advice for boaters on navigating in and around the town; Information on sporting activities that could be done in the town, including tarpon fishing. INSETS: Tip Sheet;Angler's Paradise.

The article discusses the efforts of researchers at Clemson's Edisto Research and Education Center in South Carolina for developing software and other scientific instruments to help farmers produce profitable crops, as of January 2019.Topics discussed include free software for farmers for irrigation scheduling; incorporation of Information-based production (precision agriculture) technologies; and views of John Mueller, Clemson University Extension row crop pathologist, on the issue.

The article offers information on the Coastal Research and Education Center/U.S. Department of Agriculture Field Day during which vegetable growers in South Carolina learned the latest in disease, insect and watermelon research. Topics include views of vegetable pathologist Tony Keinath's description of the effects of the fungal disease Fusarium wilt on watermelons.

The article offers information on the 39th annual South Carolina Peanut Growers' Meeting in 2018. Topics discussed include the export and domestic demand for peanut in 2017, the impact of the excess supply of peanut on the peanut market in the U.S. and the productivity of peanut farmers from South Carolina.

The article discusses the views of Extension professor and economist at Clemson's Sandhill Research and Education Center in Columbia, Nathan Smith that South Carolina cotton farmers can expect a better year in 2017, both acreage wise & price wise. An entomologist at the Clemson Edisto Research and Education Center Jeremy Greene addressed the issue of Tobacco thrips, bollworms and stink bugs to be a major issue to cotton farms & he suggests that farmers should plant in the month of May.

The article discussed peach production in South Carolina and forecasted peach production in 2016. South Carolina produces the second largest peach crop in the U.S. and peach trees in south Carolina require approximately 800 to 1,000 chill hours. It further discussed maintenance issue of peach trees.