Author: Sarah Oswald Scott

Warm weather is pushing crop growth, but spider mites are appearing in strawberries across SC. Read the latest field updates, pest alerts, and management tips.

As temperatures warm up, SC growers are monitoring mite and disease risks following recent cold damage. Agents emphasize sanitizing brassica fields to prevent secondary infections and offer key strawberry care tips. Read the full SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – 2/3/25 for expert updates, upcoming grower events, and essential resources.

Snow and cold weather slowed down work in South Carolina’s fields last week, but growers are set to return to the fields this week. Read about the latest conditions affecting crops like strawberries and peaches, as well as important upcoming events for growers.

The SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report is back for 2025! This week’s update highlights cold weather impacts on strawberries and greens, with root and crown rot posing challenges. Learn how growers across the regions are adapting and preparing for the spring season.

The November 25, 2024, SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report highlights favorable weather for fall crops, with greens thriving for Thanksgiving. While pest and disease issues remain minimal, strawberries show variable development heading into winter. Learn about brassica research updates, field day insights, and pest control tips, plus catch the latest SC Grower Exchange Podcast.

The November 18, 2024, SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report highlights crop conditions across the Coastal, Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Strawberries are thriving, brassicas are being harvested, and growers are managing pests like whiteflies and spider mites. Learn about current weather challenges and crop management strategies in South Carolina agriculture.

The weather remains dry, with no real relief in sight. Strawberry planting has finished up and the condition of plantings is mixed. Disease levels are low due to the dry weather, while insect levels...

Hurricane Helene cast tropical storm forced winds over most of South Carolina Friday as she tore through Florida and Georgia. The western part of the state took the brunt of the damage and large...

The Pee Dee region is expecting rain from a potential tropical weather system this week. Fall crops are growing well with fairly low disease pressure. Caterpillar populations are climbing in places....

The Coastal and Pee Dee regions have been drying out from Tropical Storm Debby. Fall crops are being planted in many areas. Peach harvest is coming to a close and muscadine harvest will begin soon....

The coastal region and Pee Dee saw lots of rain and flooding in places from Tropical Storm Debby last week. As field conditions improve this week, please document any crop or infrastructure impacts...