SOUTH CAROLINA SOYBEAN RUST NEWS NOTE
25 August 2023
FROM: Jonathan Croft, Clemson Extension Agronomic Agent, Joe Varn, Clemson Extension Agronomic Agent, Rogan Gibson, Clemson Extension Agronomic Agent, and Dr. John Mueller, Extension Soybean Pathologist, Edisto Research and Education Center.
At this time, Asian Soybean Rust has NOT been identified in South Carolina.
Samples were collected and examined from Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Colleton, Dorchester and Orangeburg Counties. Soybean growth stages ranged from R3 to R6.
If you think you have rust or other foliar diseases in a field, collect 25 to 50 of the leaves you are “suspicious” of. Place them in a “ziplock” type bag. Keep the bag out of direct sunlight and in a cool place. Do not allow it to freeze or get close to freezing. Contact your local county agronomic agent for evaluation.
