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.
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Apr 14, 2026 | In the Garden
Dry conditions persist across South Carolina. Insects are increasing, disease pressure remains low, and powdery mildew is emerging in crops.
Mar 31, 2026 | In the Garden
Dry weather continues across South Carolina, but strawberry harvest is beginning and crops are developing well. Growers should prepare for upcoming rain, manage spider mites, and stay on top of disease prevention as the season progresses.
Mar 24, 2026 | In the Garden
Cold damage is being assessed across SC as strawberry harvest begins. See regional updates and key grower tips for this week.
Mar 17, 2026 | In the Garden
Cold nights may threaten blooming strawberries and blueberries across South Carolina. Growers should prepare freeze protection and scout for mites and disease.
Feb 24, 2026 | In the Garden
Cold weather returns across South Carolina as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches develop. Growers monitor pests, protect blooms, and manage wind and disease pressure.
Feb 17, 2026 | In the Garden
Clemson Extension’s February 16, 2026 Fruit and Vegetable Field Report highlights warming temperatures, recent rainfall, and key scouting priorities across South Carolina. Growers should monitor spider mites in strawberries, manage disease risks following wet conditions, and adjust fertility, pruning, and frost protection strategies by region.
Feb 10, 2026 | In the Garden
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.
Jan 27, 2026 | In the Garden
Cold weather, ice, and frost protection dominate this week’s South Carolina fruit and vegetable field report, with regional updates on strawberries, blueberries, pruning, and winter crop management.
Jan 21, 2026 | In the Garden
South Carolina growers’ weekly field report featuring regional updates on strawberries, cold weather impacts, pests, diseases, and winter crop management.
Dec 2, 2025 | In the Garden
Final 2025 Field Report: Dry weather, slow strawberry growth, brassica updates, and regional insights from Coastal, Midlands, and Pee Dee growers.
Nov 25, 2025 | In the Garden
Dry weather continues as growers manage irrigation, transplant blueberries, harvest greens, and monitor strawberries. Get the latest regional updates.
Nov 18, 2025 | In the Garden
Cold weather ended warm-season crops, but strawberries and brassicas are recovering as temperatures rise. See statewide fruit and vegetable updates.
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