South Carolina Field Update (June 22, 2026): Watermelon Season Is Here
South Carolina watermelon harvest is underway. Growers are managing increased disease pressure, insect pests, sunscald, and vascular wilt issues statewide.
Author: Andy Rollins
South Carolina Field Update (June 1, 2026): More Rain, More Disease, Lots to Harvest
Heavy rainfall across South Carolina has increased disease pressure and created challenging field conditions, including flooding and saturated soils. Growers should maintain fungicide programs and closely scout cucurbits for downy mildew as peaches, blueberries, watermelons, tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, squash, and other crops enter peak harvest season.
South Carolina Field Update (May 26, 2026): Disease Management Is A Must Following Heavy Memorial Day Weekend Rain
Heavy Memorial Day weekend rain brought 4–5 inches to parts of South Carolina, creating ideal conditions for disease outbreaks in vegetables, fruit crops, and brassicas. Growers across the state should stay on top of fungicide programs, monitor saturated soils, and scout for increasing insect pressure as warm, humid weather continues.
South Carolina Field Update (May 18, 2026): As Temperatures Rise, Insect Populations Follow Suit
South Carolina growers are seeing rising insect populations as temperatures climb into the 90s. This week’s field update covers watermelon development, peach harvest progress, strawberry decline, blackberry disorders, and increasing pest pressure across the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate.
South Carolina Field Update (May 11, 2026): Insects and Disease Increase as Forecast Shows Warming Trend
Insect and disease pressure is increasing across South Carolina crops as warm temperatures and rainfall continue statewide.
South Carolina Field Update (April 27, 2026): Upstate Receives Some Rain As the Midlands and Lowcountry Remain Dry
The Upstate saw much-needed rain over the weekend, while dry conditions persist across the Midlands and Lowcountry. Cooler temperatures may benefit crops like strawberries, but growers should stay alert for rising disease pressure and increasing insect activity, including mites, scale, and beetles.
South Carolina Field Update (April 20, 2026): Near-Record Heat Brings Sun Scalding Issues In Strawberries
Near-record heat and dry conditions are impacting strawberry production across South Carolina, with widespread sunscald and ongoing pest pressure. Powdery mildew, spider mites, and irrigation challenges are key concerns for growers this week. Regional reports offer practical management tips as harvest continues.
South Carolina Field Update (April 13, 2026): Insects Are Up, Disease Is Down As Drought Continues
Dry conditions persist across South Carolina. Insects are increasing, disease pressure remains low, and powdery mildew is emerging in crops.
South Carolina Field Update (April 6, 2025): Crops Look Good So Long As the Irrigation is Running
Dry weather continues across South Carolina as strawberry harvest peaks, pests emerge, and growers manage irrigation, planting, and disease risks.
South Carolina Field Update (March 23, 2026): Cold Damage Being Assessed as Strawberry Harvest Begins
Cold damage is being assessed across SC as strawberry harvest begins. See regional updates and key grower tips for this week.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 9, 2026
Warm temperatures and rain are pushing crop growth across South Carolina this week, but these conditions also increase disease pressure. Extension agents report updates on strawberries, lettuce drop, spider mites, aphids, and blooming fruit crops across the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 23, 2026
Cold weather returns across South Carolina as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches develop. Growers monitor pests, protect blooms, and manage wind and disease pressure.