S.C. Corn and Soybean Growers slated for Dec. 17

SANTEE, S.C. - Corn and soybean growers can learn the latest in cropping strategies, weed and insect controls, agronomics, economics and other topics during the South Carolina Corn and Soybean Growers Annual Meeting Dec. 17.

There is no charge for this meeting. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Santee Convention Center, 1737 Bass Drive, Santee, South Carolina 29142. Lunch will be provided. Certified crop advisor and pesticide recertification credits have been applied for.

Michael Plumblee, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service corn and soybean specialist, said the meeting is geared toward farmers, but input suppliers will also benefit.

"The agenda for this year's meeting covers a variety of topics corn and soybean growers will find useful as they prepare for next year's crops," Plumblee said. "We encourage everyone to come, and we hope that the information presented can be implemented in their operation moving forward to improve profitability and help with decision-making in 2025."

The meeting starts with a welcome by the South Carolina Soybean Board. Updates will be provided by Kyle Kunkler of the American Soybean Association, Cody Simpson of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster's office and a representative from the National Corn Growers Association.

Other speakers include Plumblee who will speak about corn and soybean agronomics; Bennett Harrelson, a Clemson doctoral student who will discuss double-cropping corn and soybean; Scott Mickey, Clemson Extension ag economist, will talk about economics and budgeting for the 2025 crop year; and Michael Marshall, Clemson Extension weed scientist, will give a weed control update.

Adam Whitfield, a Clemson doctoral student, will give an update on insect thresholds in soybean and Carrie Ortel, Virginia Tech University Extension soybean specialist, will talk about potassium in soybean.

The meeting will close with remarks from John Long, farmer and chairman of the South Carolina Corn Board, and Matthew Holt, dean of the Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences.

For more information, contact Michael Plumblee at [email protected], or 803-284-3343.

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