Author: Andy Rollins

Insect and disease pressure is increasing across South Carolina crops as warm temperatures and rainfall continue statewide.

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.

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.

Dry conditions persist across South Carolina. Insects are increasing, disease pressure remains low, and powdery mildew is emerging in crops.

Cold damage is being assessed across SC as strawberry harvest begins. See regional updates and key grower tips for this week.

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.

Cold weather returns across South Carolina as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches develop. Growers monitor pests, protect blooms, and manage wind and disease pressure.

Strawberry and peach growers across South Carolina are assessing cold damage, removing row covers, and preparing for fertilization as warmer weather returns. This week’s field report includes regional updates on chill hours, disease scouting, fertigation timing, and early-season crop management.

Strawberry planting is complete across South Carolina, and fields look strong heading into winter. Fall vegetables like tomatoes, squash, and greens continue to perform well, with kale, collards, and radishes ready for market. Read regional reports from Clemson Extension agents for crop conditions, pest alerts, and tips for the upcoming season.

Rain and cooler weather mark the end of the growing season across South Carolina. Strawberry planting is nearly complete, while diamondback moths and two-spot cotton leafhoppers continue to cause concern in some regions. Read this week’s regional updates from Extension agents and find links to the Strawberry Webinar Series, sweetpotato grower survey, and other helpful resources.

Fall weather brings active disease scouting, strawberry planting, and strong muscadine and sweetpotato harvests in South Carolina’s October 2025 report.