Adverse Planting Conditions Hit Nation's Farmers
The article notes lower new crop soybean prices amid widespread adverse weather while corn bids rise as fields go unplanted. In Aiken County soybeans dominate planting with seed quality shortages and guidance from Clemson expert Dr. Jimmy Palmer on germination 60-79 percent, seed treatment fungicides, and careful planting practices to optimize yields despite high seed costs.
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Midwest
Aiken County
Jimmy Palmer
Clemson
South Carolina
Pasture Management Emphasizes Liming and Fertilization
The article outlines a 5-Point Pasture Program stressing lime to keep soil pH at 6.0 to 6.5, regular soil tests, and fertilization with a 4-1-2 NPK ratio. It advises 800–1000 pounds of 0-10-20 per acre plus 400 pounds of nitrogen, split across the growing season, and recommends rotation grazing for higher carrying capacity.
Buddy System Best For Ponds In Aiken County
Aiken County pond safety urged with warm weather as landowners urged to require buddy systems for swimming and fishing. Bobby McGee of the USDA Soil Conservation Service notes SC has over 40 000 farm ponds with about 2000 in Aiken County and cites drowning risk.
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Aiken County
Bobby McGee
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
South Carolina
McGee
Environmental Stewardship Month Proclaimed in South Carolina
Gov James B Edwards signed a proclamation for May 1978 designating Environmental Stewardship Month for 46 conservation districts. The theme Compelling Ventures aims to raise public awareness of stewardship of natural resources and highlight local resource problems and efforts to address them.
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James B. Edwards
South Carolina
Vance
Pruning Tomatoes: When to Remove Suckers and How It Affects Yield
Clemson horticulture expert Wilton Cook explains pruning reduces leaf area and can quicken ripening while potentially boosting fruit size but lowering total yield. Pruning strategy varies by system. single stakes favor one stem, cages need little pruning, ground growth allows partial sucker removal for best results.
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Wilton Cook
Clemson University
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