Category: Michael Plumblee

Attached is a recently written article from Science for Success on “Understanding current soybean seed quality problems”. This article addresses several recent concerns around soybeans of other color, specific quality issues, and suggestions for dealing with these issues to avoid problems at the point of delivery or at markets. If you have any specific questions […]

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 2027. I encourage farmers to […]

The 2026 crop year has been all over the place in South Carolina, from periods of drought to excessive rains, making management decisions has been a challenge. With the majority of our corn crop finishing up a few things to keep in mind. Irrigated Corn: Aflatoxin: In years where corn has experienced heat and drought […]

Soybeans Down the Stretch: Managing Late Season Challenges Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CDT You’ve done what you can all year to set your soybeans up for success, but the season isn’t over yet. Science for Success is excited to announce our 2026 national webinar, Soybeans Down the Stretch: Managing Late-Season […]

As South Carolina corn enters the critical tasseling and pollination period while soybean planting continues, growers are managing one of the more challenging weather years in recent memory. Much of the state experienced severe drought conditions earlier this season before receiving excessive rainfall and flooding in recent weeks. These weather extremes can have lasting effects […]

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 […]