The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service will host its 2026 Corn and Soybean Field Day on Thursday, July 30, at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, South Carolina.
This free event will highlight the latest research-based recommendations and production practices for South Carolina corn and soybean growers.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a field tour at 9 a.m. The program concludes with lunch. Pesticide and Certified Crop Adviser credits have been applied for.
“This field day gives growers an opportunity to see our research in the field and discuss it directly with the specialists conducting the work,” said Michael Plumblee, Clemson Extension corn and soybean specialist. “Our goal is to share practical information that helps producers make informed management decisions, improve profitability and prepare for challenges they may face.”
Field day presentations
- Cover crops and nematodes — Plumblee; John Mueller, nematologist and plant pathologist; and Emilee Herrington, graduate research assistant
- Late-season nitrogen applications in corn — Plumblee and James Owens, graduate research assistant
- Agronomic factors influencing soybean yield — Plumblee and Jini Justice, graduate research assistant
- Emerging herbicide technologies in soybean — Michael Marshall, weed specialist
- Herbicide and nematicide interactions in corn — Marshall
- Soybean integrated pest management versus automatic insecticide sprays — Jeremy Greene, entomologist
- Optimizing nitrogen management in corn — Bhupinder Farmaha, soil fertility specialist
- Insecticide spray decisions in corn — Francis Reay-Jones, entomologist and IPM coordinator
- Nematode sampling techniques — Mueller
- Foliar diseases and fungicide management in corn and soybean — Mueller and Max Sturdivant
The field tour will allow participants to view ongoing research trials, observe production practices and speak directly with Clemson specialists. The event is designed to provide practical, science-based information growers can use to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Lunch will follow the field tour, providing additional opportunities for attendees to network with Extension personnel, researchers and fellow producers.
Event details
- Date: July 30
- Location: Clemson Edisto Research and Education Center, 64 Research Road, Blackville, SC 29817
- Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m.; program begins at 9 a.m.
- Cost: Free
- Lunch: Provided
- Credits: Pesticide and Certified Crop Adviser credits have been applied for.
For information, contact: Michael Plumblee, 803-284-3343 or mplumbl@clemson.edu
