Category: Michael Plumblee

As many of you know, temperatures across the state did drop below freezing last night (3/16) and will again tonight (3/17). I have not heard any reports of temperatures dropping to 28 F or below yet, but Northern SC could very well have seen those temps. If you think your area experienced sub-freezing temperatures and […]

Plant 2026 is officially underway. Some farmers have already begun planting corn, while others are waiting until later dates to hedge against cold or frost. This is very much a risk/reward scenario, where we typically see higher yields from early planting, though this corn is more vulnerable to a late freeze or frost. No year […]

In February of 2026, Clemson Extension will host several county-level production meetings focusing on corn and soybeans around South Carolina. Below is a list of days and locations of the meetings. Please add the local meeting to your calendar and we hope to see you in February! These production meetings are being sponsored by the […]

In February of 2026, we plan to host several county-level production meetings focusing on corn and soybeans around South Carolina. Our list is still being modified, but below is a list of days and locations of the meetings that have been scheduled so far. A follow-up announcement for each meeting with further details will be […]

Each year we conduct multiple irrigated and non-irrigated corn hybrid trials across South Carolina to evaluate hybrid performance, working with seed companies to demonstrate hybrid performance of germplasm that is being sold commercially. In this non-bias, cross-company trial, you will find data that can help make seed ordering decisions for 2026. I encourage farmers to […]

To date, no soybean rust has been found in South Carolina. Regular samplings are being conducted across the state by agronomic agents, led by Jonathan Croft and funded by the SC Soybean Board. Jonathan sends out updates regularly through email with updates if rust is found, contact him if you wish to be on that […]

With corn harvest now in full swing across the state, we have been getting a few calls regarding grain moisture and putting grain in the bin at a safe moisture level. Generally, we like to see corn harvested at higher moisture contents to reduce in-field losses and combine losses (18-20%) compared to dry corn (15.5% […]

There has been a lot of interest in SC over the past few years in double-cropping soybeans behind corn. The main question that I hear is, “What is the last day I can plant soybeans and make a crop?” Since 2022, we have been researching this system with the hope of helping answer some of […]

The majority of the soybean crop, planted early or late, is beginning to bloom or is now setting pods. This is the appropriate time in the growing season for growers to make a decision on spraying a fungicide on soybeans.  The common questions are when to spray, what to spray, and whether it will be […]

Corn harvest is beginning in the coastal plain as of this week. A reminder that following harvest is a great time to pull fall nematode samples to use in combination with our fall threshold values to know how to manage the crop in 2026. We are providing nematode samples for free courtesy of the SC […]