NEW – SC CROPS BLOG

Clemson University has started a new crops blog where new information is being posted and updated regularly. Please direct your interests to the new blog website for all future inquires. The link to the new blog is below: https://blogs.clemson.edu/sccrops/

Mid-Season Herbicide Considerations for Peanut

Numerous delays this spring have played havoc on timely application of soil residual herbicides at planting.  Due to this, a number of growers have missed applying Valor SX after planting and are playing catch-up.  If you are still within the 28 day window after crack for paraquat, then the following herbicide programs provide control of … Read more

Precautions on using Valor SX in peanuts

Valor SX (flumioxazin) continues to be our most effective soil applied herbicide for control of glyphosate- and ALS-resistant Palmer amaranth in peanuts.  According to the label, Valor SX should be applied immediately after planting but no later than 2 days after planting.  Of course, not everything goes to plan.  Some precautions to note: If the … Read more