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 spraying when my plants are small as opposed to when they are big?". 

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.

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 around the state also give field updates for the week

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 state as we prepare for potential cold/freezing weather. 

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.

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

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)