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.