“April 2025 brings a mix of weather challenges for SC growers, including rain, drought, and increased pest pressure. This report covers crop progress, disease risks, and vital pest control tips for the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions. Stay updated on upcoming events and resources for better crop management.”
Spring crops like strawberries, peaches, and blueberries are growing rapidly across South Carolina. This week’s field report includes pest alerts, disease updates, and regional grower insights to help you stay ahead in the field.
Spring is off to a warm, dry start in South Carolina. Strawberries are coming in, spring crops are booming, and pest pressure—especially spider mites—is on the rise. Get region-specific updates, timely grower alerts, and info on Clemson Extension’s new cut flower grower needs assessment in this week’s Field Report.
Spring is near! Strawberries are blooming, blueberries are budding, and growers are prepping for the season. Get the latest SC crop updates.
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 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...
Conditions remain dry across the state, requiring lots of irrigation for fall crops. Strawberry planting is winding down as the last few plant shipments arrive. Insect and disease issues are...
As cleanup from Hurricane Helene continues in the western parts of the state, crops are looking great elsewhere. Strawberry transplants are arriving on farms, and planting has begun in many places....
Parts of the state continue to clean up damage from Hurricane Helene. Apples are being harvested in the Upstate, and strawberry planting is just beginning. Disease is becoming more prevalent from...
While the Pee Dee received some rain last week, other parts of the state remain dry. Insect pressure is creeping up, as is disease pressure. The recent cooler weather has fall crops looking great....
Conditions are quite dry across the state. Growers continue to prep strawberry fields, and muscadines are coming into harvest. Insect issues persist, and viruses are common in cucurbits this season....
Scattered rain fell over the weekend. Peppers and okra are coming as the watermelon harvest finishes up. Disease and insect pressure remains high, and planning for strawberry planting is beginning....
